Short Mission 9

Short Mission 9 (: 9) is an extra chapter of the SPY x FAMILY manga, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo. It was released on October 3, 2022.

Summary
After Anya fails another test, Loid despairs over how to make her a better student. He recalls when Anya correctly said “two eighths” when referring to a scene in Spy Wars and concludes that using cartoons is the best way to educate her. However, because of the lack of lessons left to teach Anya from the Spy Wars cartoons and comic books, Loid decides to craft original stories via the cartoon. As Loid heads out to begin his new mission, Anya waits with excitement.

Loid meets with Franky, and the two start creating a new Spy Wars story. Franky is surprised by Loid’s replication of the show’s art style, and Loid explains that after studying the art and composition style, he can draw a passable imitation. The two work on the rest of the production, providing their voicework, music, and sounds. Upon completing the episode, an angry Franky reminds Loid that he is an informant, not an animator. Loid pays Franky for his help, and he quickly changes his attitude.

Loid returns home to show Anya the “unaired Spy Wars episode,” which contains many lessons concerning her school subjects, although they are placed in inconsistent dialogue. Anya says she cannot understand the cartoon and tells Loid that it sucks, leaving him in shock.

Trivia

 * This Short Mission was released together with Special Illustration 6.