"Nani!!"
Despite being French, Mr. Popo spoke the standard universal language of anime without sounding the least bit out of place, his expression shifting as he looked at the card in his hand.
"But Josen-kun, I still don't know what I should do!"
Looking into Mr. Popo's eyes, as clear and innocent as a husky's, Josen couldn't bear to tease him any further. He said seriously, "Treat anything strange as a Stand Attack, and call your teammates immediately if you're in danger. After all, DIO's Stand Users are everywhere, slipping through every gap!"
"I know you're very confident in your swordsmanship, but as part of a team, you need to learn to trust other people's strength."
Polnareff fell uncharacteristically quiet at those words. He had wanted to say that he was only teaming up with everyone temporarily because they shared a common goal.
But Josen's words gave him something more to think about. Then he nodded and said, "I understand, Josen-kun. I'll put caution first from now on."
Josen looked in satisfaction at his dear boy, who had gained some awareness, and walked back toward the main group with him.
"This seven of spades was created by my Stand's ability. Keep it on you. If you run into danger you really can't handle, find a way to destroy it. My Stand will come to support you immediately."
"Huh, it can do that too!?" Mr. Popo stared in amazement at the playing card in his hand, then nodded gladly. "Thanks! Then I won't stand on ceremony-I'll take it!"
"Hey, kid! We know you're broke, so we'll cover your hotel bill too!"
Anne: "..."
The little girl who had stowed away aboard the ship arrived in Singapore with everyone. Considering her young age and lack of money, they planned to explain