From PhD to Corporate Humiliation

Gohan

I never thought I'd be here asking for work...

Gohan

(From scholar to job seeker... what would mom think?)

Bulma

Gohan, how have you been kiddo?

Bulma

I heard your research grant got axed, tough break.

Gohan

Bulma... I don't want to do this. Alas, I have to ask you.

Gohan

You got any jobs available at capsule corp?

Bulma

I have the perfect position for someone with your... unique qualifications.

Bulma

How do you feel about being our new Saiyan stress test dummy? Vegeta's been acting up and I need some new test subjects for combat gear.

Gohan

Bulma, you know I abhor fighting.

Bulma

Actually, I need someone to head my new xenobiology division.

Bulma

Your expertise in bugs coupled with your combat experience can give me an edge on defense contracts.

Gohan

Wait... you're offering me a lab?

Gohan

(Maybe being fired was the best thing that could've happened...)

Bulma

One condition: you have to wear the Capsule Corp lab coat. The pink one with my face on it.

Bulma

We need to rebuild your brand image, Professor.

Gohan

(Just get inside before the neighbors see this thing...)

Videl

Is that... Bulma's face on your back? What does that maniac have you doing?

Pan

(Daddy looks like a walking advertisement!)

Gohan

It's company policy! I have to wear this during work hours!

Videl

She's definitely messing with you. No respectable scientist wears a coat with anime eyes.

Pan

Daddy, why does your coat have a button that says "Emergency Bulma Call"?

Gohan

(It does? Oh no... what else did she put on this thing?)

Videl

I'm texting Chi Chi a picture. This is too good not to share.

Gohan

(Three months of this coat... but the research is incredible. These storage capsules can preserve organic matter indefinitely.)

Bulma

The World Tech Expo is next week. We're unveiling the medical storage breakthrough.

Gohan

The expo? In front of everyone? Bulma, maybe I could wear something more... professional?

Bulma

Absolutely not. That coat is a walking advertisement. Plus, the press loves it. Real men wear pink.

Gohan

(My academic credibility... reduced to a marketing gimmick.)

Oh, and I may have mentioned to the press that the "Great Saiyaman" is our lead researcher. They're expecting the full costume.

Gohan

(The Great Saiyaman AND the pink coat? I'm going to be the laughingstock of the scientific community...)

Bulma

Better start practicing your presentation, Professor. The world's watching.

Gohan

(Three thousand people... all staring at the pink coat under my cape. This is a nightmare.)

Bulma

Remember Gohan, the world is watching. Don't mess this up or I'll make you wear that coat for the rest of your career.

Gohan

(The capsule won't open... why won't it open?!)

Bulma

Oh look, the Great Saiyaman can't even open his own invention. This is better than I planned.

Gohan

(The capsule's jammed. I'm going to be a laughingstock...)

Videl

Need a hand, Saiyaman? Looks like your presentation could use some hero work.

Pan

Dad! Mommy and I came to save your presentation!

Gohan

Together then. For science!

Bulma

(The media's eating this up. Three generations of Saiyaman... brilliant.) Looks like Gohan's getting his career back.