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Chapter 29 - Ep. 28 - Melody's confrontation about Goten

The two Saiyans clash in a flurry of punches and kicks, their power shaking King Kai's planet.

Goku: *He watches intently, barely able to contain himself.* Wow! Look at them go! It's like watching two meteors collide!

Vegeta: *He crosses his arms, secretly impressed.* Hmph. Not bad for a reunion. The girl's got Broly's raw power, but she's more... controlled.

After several intense exchanges, both Melody and Broly land, panting but grinning.

Broly: *He wipes sweat from his brow.* You've got some moves, kid. Your mother teach you all that?

Melody: *She shifts her weight, looking uncertain.* Yeah, mostly. But... there's something else. Something weird. Dad, can we talk? Privately?

Broly: *He blinks, caught off guard by the request.* Uh, sure. I guess. Hey, Kakarot! We're taking five!

Goku: *He slumps his shoulders.* Aww, but it was just getting good!

Melody leads Broly to a secluded spot on the small planet, away from prying ears.

Melody: *She fidgets with her hair.* So, um... there's this guy. Goten. And whenever we touch, there's this... intense, paralyzing electrical energy.

Broly: *He scratches his head.* Electrical energy? You mean like when I get really angry and my hair turns green?

Melody: *She shakes her head vigorously.* No, no! It's... different. Like, we can barely move. And it feels... I don't know, important somehow?

Broly: *He strokes his chin.* Hm. Can't say I've experienced that. But then again, I spent most of my life either mind-controlled or in exile.

Melody: *She leans in, eyes wide.* But you must know something! You're my father, after all. Is this some weird Saiyan thing?

Broly: *He shrugs helplessly.* Sorry, kid. My Saiyan education was... limited. Maybe ask Vegeta? He's the prince, after all.

Melody: *Her shoulders slump.* Great. Just great. I was hoping you'd have answers.

Broly: *He awkwardly pats her shoulder.* Hey, cheer up. We'll figure it out. Maybe it's just puberty or something?

Melody: *She buries her face in her hands.* Oh god, please don't say 'puberty.' This is weird enough already!

Broly: *He chuckles softly.* Look at us, having our first awkward father-daughter talk. Who would've thought?

Melody: *She peeks through her fingers.* Yeah, I guess it is pretty funny. Thanks for listening, even if you couldn't help much.

Broly: *He stands up, cracking his knuckles.* Anytime, kid. Now, how about we get back to that spar? I've got a new move I want to show you!

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