Bankrupt? You say you're broke?
Here's a get rich plan for you sir!
Two companies have given up on baseball due to unprofitable business operations.
How about it folks?
To raise our name value as we ride high, we'll create a Kyoto based team.
Stockholders
l too thought he was nuts when l heard this idea.
But experience tells me that prevailing ideas come from the minds of crazy people like him.
Why Kyoto?
The local color of Kyoto... is... has...
the good old days of Japan... centered around...
The Golden Pavilion... the Silver Pavilion temple...
Field trip students.
Yes, field trips.
Many students come and go on a daily basis.
And students love... baseball and instant noodles!
Do you smell money my friends?
Now, we'll announce the team name!
1, 2...
Oideyas (Welcomers)
Damn straight! The Kyoto Welcomers!
Applause!
The bells of the Gion Shoja temple echo in the Kyoto dome.
Thank you fans for being here for today's opening game.
Thank you so much.
You fans are lucky.
Cup Noodles and baseball...
Excuse me. Noodles please.
Thank you.
From that instant, history was made in Japanese pro ball...
enjoy yourself to the very end.
Alright everyone, thank you. Come on ladies and gentlemen.
lt's showtime!
A massive cup noodles package gently floats in the Kyoto dome.
Exiting is none other than Mr. "Damn Straight" Suzuki Taikai.
Play ball!
Yeah!
Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Nice, nice.
Very fine.
You've really come far, boss.
Could you at least call me GM today?
GM, this is all yours.
Damn straight!
Why are you in uniform?
l forgot, almost forgot.
Here. Take this.
Resignation
Huh?
l'm under your care as a player and not an employee.
The Kyoto Welcomers. Onizuka pinch hits for Marui.
Pinch hitter, Onizuka, No. 2.
Leave it to me!
Wait! Your handwriting sucks!
Amazing.
Yep.
Move it!
Safe!
Yes!
Who is this guy?
Overnight Rookie
lntroducing Kyoto's star rookie, Onizuka Kimihiko
Grand Slam Kimi
Komafuji.
Come on in.
Much obliged.
Surprised even me.
Now, l believe in latent potential.
Kimi-chan.
Yes?
Please don't overdo it.
But l'm not.
Maybe with the baseball l am.
But it's so l can be your husband.
lf l can't, it is overdoing it.
l'm fine. As the daughter of a house mother, she has people to introduce...
No! No way! Out!
Kimi-chan.
Sorry for bringing you here.
l invited you, remember?
Oh yeah.
l always wanted to come here.
l only go to expensive clubs with customers, adult places.
l'm still under age.
How cool. Girls come here and gossip about their boyfriends.
Let's go on a date.
Catch a movie, go to a manga cafe, take sticker photos, dress in casual clothes.
We can't.
But why? No husband, no dates, no yakyuuken. Can't, can't, can't!
What can we do?
Visit me at the geisha house.
l can't!
l'm serious. Ever since high school and coming to Kyoto, l always wanted, wanted, wanted to go to a geisha house.
That was "overdoing it".
My friends made fun of me, l was treated like a freak at work.
Cursed by my strange hobby.
But when l saw you dancing for the first time...
l knew l wasn't wrong.
l don't have to overdo it.
l thought, "l can be proud of my hobby".
Your dancing set me free from overdoing it!
Can l get your autograph?
Why are you crying?
Don't or your makeup will run.
So true but...
You're mine, right?
We can't.
Why not?
But Kimi-chan... you don't love me.
You love Maiko.
Being my husband without knowing who l am?
l can't trust you.
You're just competing with Naito, right?
Come!
Come! Come! Come!
What are you doing?
What're you doing?
Taking the first step to knowing you.
Move your hands!
Wait! l'll do it myself.
Who?
Did that to you?
Well, now he knows.
Do you swear never to talk about what l am about to tell you?
l swear.
Say one word and l'll poke you with this umbrella!
l won't.
Save your poking for after you tell me.
Then l'll tell you.
Your arch enemy, Naito Kiichiro. He's... my son.
l see.
What?
She's... his sister?
Not that simple.
Komako is... an illegitimate child.
lllegitimate?
Komako's mother was a maiko in Yumekawa.
Too talented for her own good. And too spirited.
Anyway, she got "involved" with her patron and became pregnant with Komako.
The father?
He never owned up to it and ran away.
But you can't blame the child.
l didn't have any successors so l raised her in a traditional style.
Afternoon, Mother.
Afternoon.
See you later.
Brother Kichiro!
Not Kichiro, Ki-ichi-ro.
l knew l'd have to tell her the truth, but couldn't.
l wanted Komako to take over for me.
But she took a liking to Kiichiro.
When l get big, l'll be your wife, Kichiro!
You... can't.
Why not?
Komako started her maiko studies in middle school.
Her siblings relationships were complex, especially wanting to marry him.
And since l took her in, she had to become a maiko.
Back from tea ceremony?
Her love for Kiichiro chased after her.
Finally, at age 14...
Komako?
What're you doing!
Let go. Let go.
l hate this. l don't wanna be a maiko.
Komako!
Now, l can be your wife, brother.
What're you doing, Kiichiro!
No-o-o!
Hospital!
Brother.
Komako-chan.
Call an ambulance!
Leave me be!
Then l told him very firmly to stay away from here.
When Komako became a maiko, he started coming around again.
While he was away, he changed for the worse.
What's wrong with being snobby?
Wanna grab my 800 million yen bat?
Ouch!
Pray pardon. Thought it was a short Hope.
You bad girl. You're fun but bad.
l don't need a husband.
l can make it alone.
Sorry, Kimi-chan. You probably hate me.
Never!
Did you think l'd hate you because of a little scar?
Kimi-chan.
Silly girl.
With this little scar, of course l'd hate you.
Huh?
Huh? Oops. Got it backwards.
l won't. l won't hate you.
l love you even more.
Kimi-chan loves you and your scar.
So Mother, put down that umbrella.
l'm not competing with Naito.
Please believe me.
As proof, l'll forget everything you told me.
l can do it. 'Cause l'm stupid.
Oh, l did it!
What were you saying? What happened to your head?
l do remember. l remember!
How can l forget?
How can l?
Let's get drunk and forget it.
Komako, you're so lucky.
Huh?
He's an honest man.
lf you want, have him be your husband.
As for her monthly allowance, we'll talk about it later.
Huh? What?
l am yours if you want.
l did it! Way to go, Kimi!
A bottom of the 9th homerun.
Nope, not the 9th...
A top of the 1st homerun!
Koma-chan.
Kimi-chan.
Ouch! l hit my chin.
l'm home. Home?
Sorry for flashing you. l'm a bit wasted.
Getting it on, were you, SysOp?
Looks like fun.
lt ain't like that.
Wanna talk?
Gonna borrow a room, mom.
Ouch!
You're riding high, eh?
And the playoffs are soon.
Hmmph.
You'll probably win your league too.
At last, we'll play each other.
Don't mix work with drinking.
Shut up. Promise me this.
lf l get a hit off you in the World Series, you'll leave my homepage and this house alone.
lf you strike out?
Will you give me that girl for the night?
Not bad for a country... Ouch!
Get with it. lt burned me too.
l endured it but... Regrettably, l can't accept your offer.
What?
You should try reading the newspaper sometime.
Not your side.
Wh-wh-wh-at?
Read the entertainment news.
Film debut for Naito Kiichiro. "Power of Apes" is a sellout hit!
What the hell?
Surprised even me. Now, l believe in latent potential.
With my bad elbow, l wasn't pitching much, so l tried the movies.
700 million yen at the box office.
Never go back.
Shit. Always trying to outdo me with headlines.
Do you live in the newspaper? Did you change sections?
Let me introduce...
Where are you moving to next?
Drop it, idiot!
Komafuji.
l believe we have met before.
No. l've never seen such beauty.
Kyoto and Mie teeth grinding aren't in the same ballpark.
You wear your heart on your sleeve.
l yearn only for Naito.
Don't get angry.
Yeah, honey. l'm gonna be her husband.
What?
We haven't heard about this.
'Course not. l just decided.
Komafuji, you have to first consult with Mother about this.
Elder sister, could you be jealous?
You... you hateful brat.
But so cute.
What?
Stop glaring at me you two.
That man is Mamefuku's husband.
You're aware of the consequences?
Fine with me. Having two furthers my geisha house status.
Right, Mother?
You have no manners.
You're no longer my sister.
Enough!
No longer your sister? You make me sick.
You're not real sisters.
l'll pay and look after you.
We've got a problem if you girls get to decide.
Right, Mother?
Please leave.
You don't have to tell me.
This place makes me sick. l know why you came here.
The hottest one on the mountain!
The Uchoten Jidaigeki starring Onizuka Kimihiko
Okay people, walking lunch.
Not me!
Back to the stadium?
Baseball? l quit.
Quit?
But you're the MVP?
Never wanted to play baseball, only yakyuuken.
You gaffers! Stop slacking off!
You take too long to light!
My team always wraps early!
We can't take this to Cannes unless we finish by Christmas.
You're one bewildering fellow.
lnvesting in this makes me just as crazy.
l'm not competing with Naito.
l heard the "latent potential" speech.
Here's proof. Much more interesting than Naito's film.
Your curry.
Thanks. We'll have them crying in the aisles all over Japan.
Have it remade in Hollywood. Our dreams come true.
Another take?
l don't mind.
Director?
That's a wrap!
Wrap! Wrap?
Disband our team!
Disband.
Mind going home? Sorry.
Disband...
New K-1 King, Naito Kiichiro!
ln the red corner, fighting from Suzuya Enterprises.
Mr. Jealousy himself... Onizuka.
Onizuka debuts as K-1 fighter
Onizuka the Killer, his blood battle victory
Gimme! Gimme the mic! Microphone!
Naito! l challenge you, Naito!
We battle over jealousy!
Naito! l want you, Naito! Show your face!
You got me?
Sorry, can't make it. l'm busy with my shop.
Are you getting rich?
Would l do it otherwise?
Six shops in Kyoto, three in Kobe and Osaka.
l guarantee the taste.
l've got excellent help.
Hi there.
Mr. Senzaki!
lf you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
You traitor.
Who ordered The Works with al dente noodles.
Me.
Be careful it's hot.
No worries.
Welcome!
We'll produce a full-fledged ramen shop.
And reproduce the same flavor as an original Kyoto noodle brand...
Huh? We talked about this before.
ls this deja vu?
We've come full circle.
So do we start over?
Kyoto mayoral candidate. Naito Kiichiro for mayor.
We've come for your support.
Thank you for listening.
Please vote for Naito Kiichiro.
l, Naito Kiichiro, with an open Kyoto is a reborn Kyoto as my motto...
devote myself to the people.
Thank you. Thank you.
Much obliged. Kimihiko here.
Onizuka Kimihiko.
Hello everyone! Onizuka is a man who gets the job done!
ln the upcoming Kyoto mayor election, please vote for Onizuka Kimihiko.
Vote for change. Vote for Onizuka.
Kyoto is Japan's treasure!
Congratulations to Naito Kiichiro on his election. Banzai! Banzai!
How do you feel after being elected?
Thank you all.
Thanks to your help, l was elected.
Thank you very much.
Danger!
Yes, danger! Kyoto is in danger!
Move it.
A scroll?
Die!
Onizuka?
Thank you... for everything.
l guess l can't do anything to stop you.
But even if you quit, l'm still mother to you.
Komafuji...
lf you get lonely in Tokyo, come back anytime.
Mr. Onizuka!
Thanks to you, me and my company have made loads of money.
Shouldn't the great memories be enough for you?
What else do you need?
What was Kyoto to me?
Boys! Boys!
This number is no longer in service.
Pay your bill!
Boys!
Like the boss said, don't have any regrets.
None.
Still gotta play yakyuuken!
Boys! Boys!
What?
lt's a been a long time...
A long time.
How come? Why are you in Kyoto?
Why? You know... sightseeing.
Oh yeah. Kyoto's a tourist town.
And... you know, it's the Obon summer vacation.
Oh, it is?
Don't you know?
l'm only interested in maiko.
Yeah.
Want a tour?
No.
Hey.
What now?
Same cell number?
The same.
Me too.
Call me if you need to.
l will if l need to.
Bye.
You idiot.
Back so soon?
The mayor's planning this new ordinance.
"First Timers Not Allowed". Not Allowed?
lf this law passes, we'll lose our livelihoods.
Abolition of "No First Timers" and cash only payment.
And hourly rates must be specified.
Why'd he?
l can hardly talk to this angry mob.
Are you their representative?
The rest of you wait outside.
We all want to hear.
Didn't you hear me?
lt's Mamefuku.
l've got a reservation here. Anyone available?
Nobody's here. Refuse them.
-That's what l said, but... -How much longer?
Mr. Onizuka won't listen to me.
The reservation's for Mr. Onizuka?
Huh?
Pray pardon but the other girls are out. l was the only one available.
But your Naito's...
Wanna play yakyuuken?
So suddenly?
No accompaniment so... will a cappella do?
Oh, sure.
Out! Safe! Batter up!
Wow! l won! The score is 1 to 1!
No stripping?
lf the girl loses, she has to drink. Those are our rules.
Really. Never knew that.
Give up?
Nope. Take me out to the ballgame.
You've grown up, Komako.
Brother Kichiro.
Not your brother.
Huh?
Your father.
Here comes the pitch. Swing!
lf it's a hit, catch it like this.
lf you get on base... Huh? What's wrong?
You crying? What for? Why?
l am not crying.
lf you get on base... Forget it. Crying doesn't make it fun.
lsn't it fun?
lt's fun.
l lied.
Honestly, it's not as fun as l imagined.
Playing yakyuuken in Kyoto was my dream and why l came here.
But, l'm tired. My body and soul are exhausted.
But... life smiles on you sometimes.
l bumped into my ex-girlfriend this afternoon.
And she was... looking really fine.
She had become a mighty fine woman.
Sorry. You don't wanna hear this.
l'll listen.
Our breakup was... really bad.
Thought we'd never meet again.
But once we did...
So we're playing yakyuuken and l'm really sorry... l'm playing with you, but all l can think about is her.
But aren't you Komako's husband?
No, l'm not capable of it.
l'm thinking about going home.
l visited a geisha house and played yakyuuken.
Made up with my girlfriend.
You idiot!
My elder sister Komako... only has eyes for you!
So then, what are you doing here?
Why yakyuuken with me?
What're you whining about?
Bragging about your old girlfriend... you're completely unsophisticated!
lf you're Komako's "husband" then act like one!
You're right.
l'm the only one for Komako.
Thanks. You've opened my eyes!
Wait.
Huh?
Before you go to her, sever all ties with that woman.
No, l can do it later.
Now! Call her now.
Okay.
Huh? You? lt's you.
Hurry up and go!
Okay.
Kimihiko calling
One missed call
Mayor's office
What now?
Where's Komako?
Went home a while ago.
Darn.
Trying to ruin geisha houses, eh?
What's it to you?
Listen up good.
"No First Timers" is a wonderful rule.
lt made me mad at first but to make clients feel totally at home it's a necessary rule.
As long as idiots like me and you are around, the no first timers rule should never die!
No first timers forever!
l knew that all along!
That's it!
And for men who can't relax at home...
what should we do?
Koma-chan! Komako!
Where's my cell?
l'm in my undies.
Oh no.
Why laugh?
Sorry. His outfit was, well it...
There he is!
Over there!
Damn it.
Koma-chan!
Love
l love you
You got me this time.
l hate Kyoto but never thought of doing that.
But that was way overdoing it.
But l'm not here because of that.
With our past, l thought l'd tell you the truth.
The truth?
About Komako and me.
About not being blood related?
l know that idiot.
We're blood related, idiot.
Huh?
Very blood related.
At 17, all l thought about was pimples, sex, and baseball.
And there was this bad girl.
l'm sorry for telling you so late.
Too late. Who's the father?
First round draft pick...
Naito Kiichiro for Kobe.
My youthful DNA landed right in her mitt.
And so Komako was born.
Unbelievable.
Banzai! Banzai!
My family and the club talked it over.
A rookie with a child was bad press so we made Komako out to be my sister.
Brother Kichiro.
When l get big, l'll be your wife, Kichiro!
You... can't.
Why not?
'Cause l'm her dad.
You've really grown.
Don't cheat!
Whenever l had time l came to check on Komako.
But the plan backfired.
'Cause she thought we weren't related.
Brother Kichiro.
Not brother.
Huh?
Your father.
l'm your daddy... Komako.
What?
Forgive me for being me.
l'm... your father.
l'll spend my life to atone for it.
Please.
Komako wait! Wait!
Hear me out! Please!
Let me...
touch your forehead.
And that's the true story.
Thank you for listening.
What? No reaction?
No "What?" or "Are you serious?"
Prisoner 392, time's up.
Yumekawa where dreams float by
Maiko dance elegantly
Oh, come on. Come on.
Hooray! Hooray! Hear! Hear!
What?
The Yumekawa festival is in April, right?
The dance festival. Yes.
Buy Komako a nice kimono.
Onizuka.
Don't be a cheapskate.
Give her a high class kimono.
Gotcha.
l will too.
Huh?
lf she wears mine, l win.
lf it's yours, you win.
l told you, you've beaten me.
l don't care if you lost.
l haven't won yet.
l'll keep going 'til l win!
lf you win, l'll back off like a man.
But, if l win...
What?
Father... give me your daughter.
Why not?
Do you really love Komako?
lt's bigger than love.
Bigger than love?
l'll win one day!
Yumekawa Dance Festival
Begin!
Yes, sir!
Proposed city ordinance changes
Komako, you'd best get going or you'll be late.
l know.
Forgive me... for being me.
l'm... your father. l'll spend my life to atone for it.
l love you even more.
Kimi-chan loves you and your scar.
l'm really sorry... l'm playing with you, but all l can think about is her.
Kiichiro, about this...
Not here.
Bail money.
Came to make a deal for Onizuka Kimihiko.
So much?
How much then?
1 million...
1 million yen.
Prisoner 392.
You made bail.
Yumekawa where dreams float by
a cherry blossom banquet at midnight
Maiko dance elegantly
l'm here for you, Komako!
ls Koma-chan on stage?
So many girls l can't tell.
What color was yours?
Mine's red. Like burning love.
Huh?
You crying?
Did l win?
Yes! l won!
What? Koma-chan, why?
Pay attention, you dork!
Wow... looks great on her!
Huh?
Hey you.
So sorry. Sorry.
l'm Mayor Naito. As for this...
"First Timers Not Allowed"?
Not Allowed.
lt's now scrap paper.
"First Timers Not Allowed" is not allowed. Not allowed!
Oh, come on.
You said it, Mr. Mayor.
Yeah. Kyoto must never change.
l'm most sorry for causing all the fuss.
Back to the music.
Oh, come on.
Come on.
Hooray! Hooray!
Hear! Hear!
Come with us. Mr. Mayor.
What now? Wait.
Hey!
You too.
Me?
What the hell!
Senzaki...
Kyoto's done for.
Yep.
Yakyuuken, really?
First class geisha and maiko will entertain us tonight.
No way! Really?
Mr. Mayor, we've been expecting you.
Evening.
We have a customer.
Much obliged.
Please treat me favorably.
You don't have to be so formal.
Think of this as home and relax.
Komako.
This way kindly.
Sir.
Yes?
l'll say no more. See a doctor.
Huh?