The Mysterious Sleeping Sickness: Protect the Girls in Love

The 5th episode of fanmade Sailor Moon franchise.

## **Summary**

All the girls in town are tuning in to the late-night radio program called "Midnight Zero" that reads out love letters sent in by the listeners. Meanwhile, a strange sleeping sickness is plaguing the town, causing people to fall into a coma-like state, including Ms. Haruna and Naru.

## **Plot**

Naru, Usagi, and Ms. Haruna listen to a midnight radio program called "Midnight Zero”. It reads out love letters to listeners on their program. A competition is announced for the best love letters; if they are read out loud on the radio, the writer will receive a flower brooch. The host, J-Daito, reads aloud the letter of Haruna. Luna urges her to sleep as she has school the next day.

Usagi arrives late for school, bracing to be yelled at by her teacher. Ms. Haruna shows up late, wearing a flower brooch and appearing abnormally sleepy. The class wonders what happened when the ambulance comes, escorting her while asleep on a stretcher. Naru tells Usagi and Umino that she heard there’s a disease going around that causes eternal sleep. Despite her friends being scared, Usagi finds it nice to spend your whole life dreaming.

A bunch of letters addressed to "Midnight Zero" are delivered to FM No. 10, leaving the employees confused as no such program exists. A mysterious woman appears and takes the letters.

After school, Naru speaks to Usagi about how she’s been writing love letters to future boyfriends she makes up. Usagi wonders about her future boyfriend and bumps into Mamoru, falling over. Usagi, in haste, apologizes to a nearby telephone pole, which he makes fun of her before walking off.

Usagi’s in her bedroom trying to think up a love letter. Luna says that love letters are meaningless unless they’re given directly. Usagi tries to write one, but finds it too difficult as she doesn't have a boyfriend. She ignores Luna's feedback and decides to meet with the host of Midnight Zero, J-Daito to ask for advice. At FM No. 10‘s Studio, Usagi is told by a security guard that no such program exists and is sent away.

That night, Usagi tunes into Midnight Zero that’s still airing as J-daito is shown recording himself. She concludes the security guard lied to her and Luna reads out a newspaper schedule that says a different program is supposed to be airing. Naru’s love letter is read out loud over the air.

The next day at school, Naru opens her flower brooch and is immediately drained of energy after donning it, causing her to fall asleep. Usagi attempts to wake her up but is also affected by it and falls asleep. Usagi has a dream that Tuxedo Mask is her future boyfriend and asks to see his face. Suddenly, she is woken up by Luna in the nurses office. Jadeite praises Furau for her creativity in coming up with the idea that she should target vulnerable girls in love.

Usagi and Luna go to investigate but have trouble getting into the radio station. Luna gives Usagi the Disguise Pen and she changes herself into a gorgeous newscaster, sneaking in. Jadeite starts streaming "Midnight Zero" as she swoons over how attractive he is. All the employees are passed out on the floor as Jadeite has taken over completely. She confronts Jadeite and shouts out on the radio a warning that the flower brooches are dangerous. She also states love letters are meaningless unless presented to the person they're meant for.

Furau bursts through the glass of the studio in her true form, and attacks her, their plan ruined. Usagi transforms into Sailor Moon and confronts Jadeite about his true identity, when Furau shoots more beams from her mouth. Sailor Moon jumps up to the roof and barely dodges the attacks. Luna encourages her to use Moon Tiara Action, which destroys the Youma. Sailor Moon uses her tiara against Jadeite, though he puts it to a halt with his telekinetic powers. As Jadeite menacingly walks over to Sailor Moon, a red rose is thrown at Jadeite, causing him to retreat.

The next day at school, Usagi writes a love letter to Tuxedo Mask which Naru snatches playfully. Usagi tries to get it back as Ms. Haruna joins in the chase too.