It’s a two-fer this Tuesday…the last two installments of the Heroes Online Novel really only work together.

We begin back in Japan after the events of the season finale.  Ando, confused about what he should do after Hiro drops him off, goes back to work for Hiro’s father at Yamagato.  He has taken over Hiro’s old job, but his heart yearns for more adventure.  “I’ve been on incredible adventures in America.  I can be a hero, and like Clark Kent and Peter Parker, my day job is my public persona.”

He sees Kimiko, Hiro’s sister, and the object of Ando’s undying passion.  He immediately swoops in for the “flirt”, but she shuts him down pretty quickly.  One of his co-workers tells him that pursuing her is a waste of time…”You’re no superhero, Ando.  Face facts.  She won’t even remember your name.”

“That’s where you’re wrong.  You’ll see.”

That night, Ando is “staying late at work”, which is stalker-talk for waiting for your opportunity to pounce.  Kimiko starts to leave the office, and Ando offers to walk her home.  She reluctantly agrees.

When they emerge from the office, they are shocked to see a biker gang is waiting, swords drawn.  “I have a bad feeling about this,” Ando says.

Turns out, the leader of this gang, Fumio Fukazawa, is an old flame of Kimiko’s, and he has one thing on his mind.  Ando is unsure about whether he has what it takes to stand up against the gang, and when they start their charge, he and Kimiko flee.   Ando ends up going face-first into a fountain, which distracts the gang long enough for Kimiko to commandeer one of their bikes. 

After a brief chase, Kimiko and Ando are cornered by the gang.  Kimiko whispers that she is scared, but Ando reassures her, saying the he will protect her with his life.  When he turns to stand up to the gang, they suddenly become frightened, and speed away.  Ando seems to have saved the day…he’s Kimiko’s hero, and they kiss.

From a nearby rooftop, her father watches sword drawn.  He sees that Ando has proved his worth, and is deserving of his daughter.

The easter eggs for this week and last are a promotional image of Kimiko Nakamura and a behind the scenes shot of Missi Pyle.