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Bad news comes piercing through
this throbbing heartbeat that's out of my control.
The breathing of the undisturbed city...
Only the curiosity in my heart disturbs the quiet.
Embracing the dream that will absolutely not be manipulated
by anyone, I'll strike at tomorrow.
Surpassing the flow of time,
I want to live, feeling the wind.
Set me free. It's still too soon
for me to reach the eternal sleep
With a look in my eyes the color of red heat
even to the point I'm worn out, I will make my way through!
Slam Dunk #85 New Challenge! Conquer the Nation
Good morning... Good morning...
You were awesome yesterday, Hanamichi.
Huh? Wasn't I?
Finally, the Inter-Highs, right?
It is still hard for me to believe...
that Hanamichi is a genius...
That's right!
I... I... I... genius... genius... basketman!
Sakuragi!
Stop saying indecent nonsense!
Ayako-san...
Big sis...
Good morning!
Oh! It's Sakuragi!
Can't imagine the "foul out king" being able to dunk a finishing blow.
Our basketball team is in the Inter-Highs!
This is really a big surprise!
Play in the nationals, that's amazing.
It's because the basketball team is led by this genius Sakuragi.
Being led by Sakuragi? Don't get so full of yourself!
Gori...!
It's alright, Akagi.
Truthfully, Sakuragi did well.
You're right.
I guess it's okay to let him get a little cocky.
I am not being cocky.
In fact, I am really disappointed!
I did so much, but why am I not the MVP?
Even that Rukawa was told that he was in the top 5 as a player.
Weird...
I can't accept this at all!
Idiot!
That is what you call being cocky!
But...!
It's not over yet.
Don't forget that we still have the Inter-Highs.
I see...
There was that too.
I only need to get the MVP award at the Inter-Highs...
MVP in the Nationals...
Then neither that old man nor Rukawa will be close to me!
Congratulations, Sakuragi-kun.
Thank you, Haruko-san.
I would like to dedicate this MVP title to you.
You bastard... Rukawa!
Are you alright. Rukawa-kun?
Did you get hurt?
They are here...
Rukawa's fans...
It's your fault for wandering in the middle of the road!
If Rukawa-kun gets hurt, what are you going to do?
Yeah! Yeah!
What did you say, you bitches?
What do you want?
Don't do it, Hanamichi!
It'll be troubling if you get on their bad side.
Move away!
There's nothing more horrible than women's grudge...
And they have grown in numbers too...
When you see one in front of you, it means there are 30 behind.
You guys only got 2nd place...
Don't get so high, basketball team.
Huh?
Aota.
I led Shohoku's judo team to victory at the championships.
We are number 1.
Well done, Aota.
Yes, I should congratulate you.
The difference between first and second is like heaven and hell.
What did you say?
How is it Sakuragi?
It's still not too late.
With me and the Kanagawa's strongest judo team, we will face Japan's...
I refuse!
Damn it! Everybody is getting on my nerves!
It's so busy this early in the morning.
Miyagi.
Yo.
Oh man...
This is a familiar situation.
Oh, the second place basketball team providers are all here!
Congratulations.
Banzai basketball team!
You did well, Akagi!
Good luck at the Nationals!
Kogure, we need your skills again.
Mitsui and Miyagi, we will depend on you!
Go, go basketball team.
Yeah! It's definitely not a problem with a genius like me on the team.
You talk nonsense, idiot.
Rukawa, Rukawa, Rukawa...
Shut up!
Hey! Stop it!
I told you to shut up! Hey stop!
Damn you
People only care about the basketball team.
I see... that's Rukawa Kaede, right?
He's very popular.
We're definitely not going to let go of him.
But I heard they are all very weird.
Maybe Mari-chan could handle it.
He is only a freshman, isn't he?
Mari-chan...
That boy, I'll make him mine.
Leave it all to me.
Geez... Those women keep yelling "Rukawa, Rukawa".
Don't pay attention to them.
I have such bad luck this morning.
First got punched by Gori...
then rolled through by Rukawa's bicycle..
Erm... Sakuragi-kun... this...
this is from mine.
And mine too...
Rukawa is not the only one who has fans!
Hanamichi isn't a waste, too!
Yeah, but...
This is troubling...
My heart is already dedicated to someone named Haruko-san....
Sorry.
I cannot accept them....
But I can read them!
Rukawa Kaede
Please help us, Sakuragi-kun.
I want you to give them to Rukawa-kun.
Please help us since we are classmates.
That damn Rukawa.
What are you doing?
That's cruel!
Give them back to us!
Who are you confusing yourself for?
Red bald head.
Let's go.
Hanamichi...
Damn you,
Rukawa!
You did a good job...
Ryota.
All you should pay attention on this word's pronunciation.
Don't be confused.
It will become a name for a boat if a prefix is added...
Even tough he played so hard yesterday... It will become a name for a boat if a prefix is added...
He's Akagi alright. It will become a name for a boat if a prefix is added...
Now, the next one.
Akagi.
Please do the translation.
Yes.
After the alarm had been given
... turn sharply to avoid a direct collision.
It is so wonderful, Haruko.
I think your brother is very happy.
Of course.
I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night.
Plus Rukawa-kun shined so much.
That's just a bonus.
That's right.
No, it's not.
Look at you, you're blushing.
Speaking of the devil, look.
Come on, don't be so shy.
Now Haruko.
Ru-Ru Ru Rukawa-kun, you were awesome yesterday.
Congratulations.
Umm..
Sorry... Excuse me.
Rukawa-kun,
I'm Kawai Mari, a reporter from the media club.
Guess what?
We are planning to do a special report on the basketball team.
The main person on the report would be you Rukawa-kun.
We're reporting everything about you, Rukawa Kaede.
Okay, let's do it, Mari-chan.
Start.
Hello everyone.
Today, I am going to introduce you to a wonderful guest.
He's the one who led Shohoku's basketball team to enter the Inter-Highs.
The incredible super rookie...
Rukawa Kaede-kun!
Wait. Rukawa-kun.
You provided so much during the country tournament.
As a freshman, you have been titled as one of the five best players.
Please tell us what you feel.
So what?
Rukawa-kun...
What kind of attitude is that?
Really, as weird as in the rumors.
Don't mind about him Mari-chan, you didn't do anything wrong, don't be mad.
That's a given!
Don't you think this project will be too hard?
I will never give up.
You better remember it, Rukawa Kaede.
To beat Rukawa!
So...
So what...?
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It's great to pull off basketball techniques one after the other like Hanamichi.
Here I go, Haruko-san.
Okay, do your best!
Alright!
He's running while holding the ball!
Here I go!
Slam Dunk!
Nice shot, Sakuragi-kun.
Haruko-san.
But the lunch break is already over.
Ah, I was too into it.
Sakuragi-kun, you are incredible.
After so much playing in yesterday's game,
you still have strength to practice shooting today.
On top of that, it's been just 3 months since you started playing basketball and you are now able to shoot so well.
Your rebounding technique is also great.
And you become a starter in Shohoku and was able to go the Inter-Highs.
Yeah, it is all because of your effort, Haruko-san.
That's not true.
It's because Sakuragi-kun is amazing!
Really?
Really!
Well, maybe I'm a genius after all.
Yep, Genius Sakuragi-kun.
Haruko-san is so happy for me...
I'm glad I'm playing basketball.
My brother is also playing hard.
Even though his exam studies aren't quite easy.
I really want my big brother's dream to come true.
Don't worry, Haruko-san.
The genius Sakuragi will help Gori err...no...
I mean, your brother make his dream come true.
Just leave it up to me.
Yes, do your best, Sakuragi-kun.
I will also do my best to cheer you on.
Just leave it to me, Haruko-san!
Alright. I'm going to do it!
-After school-
That's quite the crowd.
I can't blame them.
Since Shohoku basketball team going into the Inter-Highs for the first time, it's huge news.
Damn it, I still can't regain my body's flexibility yet.
That's because you're too old, Mit-chi.
No offense, but...
you should retire as soon as possible.
You moron, what are you saying?
You can just leave the rest to this Sakuragi!
Does he not know the meaning of ‘fatigue’?
Sakuragi Hanamichi is surely tough.
Indeed.
As long as I have Haruko-san's support,
I'm full of determination!
Excuse me...
Isn't it Mari-chan?
Ayako-san you know this person?
Yeah.
She is in the classroom next to mine.
Ayako, I am going to interview your team so please be helpful.
Wait a minute.
Today's practice is about to start.
Please don't be so stubborn.
You should be happy about it, Ayako.
The basketball team that no one cared for...
became the hot topic all around school.
Kogure-senpai.
Well... I guess a little wouldn't hurt.
He's right, Ayako-san.
Well then everyone, please be helpful.
Okay!
They came to interview us. How incredible.
I'm a little bit nervous.
Well, no need to hold back.
Interview this genius as much as you want.
Hey, c'mon.
No need to make it look good you already got a monk head, Hanamichi.
Doesn't it seem like people are too relaxed?
Well, the country tournament did finally end.
Well, first we are going to....
You're so wonderful!
Rukawa...
Awesome...
That bastard!
He tried to get attention for himself....
Rukawa-kun...
Hanamichi is not going to lose to him.
Go! Hanamichi!
Watch it well, this is the real slam dunk.
That's great. We'll definitely put it on!
You ass! How could you enjoy someone else's suffering?
Cut it out, you morons.
What's wrong with you!
Will that be broadcasted?
It would be embarrassing for the team.
Idiot...
Alright, let's begin! Gather up!
Wait!
The interview is not over yet.
You're in the way of practicing. Please leave the court.
Let me say this, captain Akagi.
We represent the whole school body.
In other words, I believe that we have a right to interview the basketball team for everyone!
There's only one thing we can do for the people that cheer for us:
To win the game.
Yeah, well said, Gori.
That's our captain alright.
The more you'll be interviewing, the more you'll see our bad things.
Mit-chi!
Everyone, listen.
To be honest,
I have no idea how strong the teams are in the nationals.
But...
I definitely will not leave my dream of conquering the nation as a dream.
Of course!
When we were playing with Kainan, one of the best four teams in the nation,
we only lost to them by one basket.
After yesterday's match with Ryonan, I know that all of you are tired.
But now is not the time to be complaining.
Because the fight at the Inter-Highs has already begun!
Akagi...
Since we came this far, we can only go on!
Of course!
We have one month until the National Tournament.
Think of it as our real challenge!
Let's practice!
Yeah!
Keep fighting, brother, Sakuragi-kun,
and Rukawa-kun.
I think we should leave peacefully today, Mari-chan.
Who knows what they will do if we stay.
If we leave it just like this....
the media club's honor will be crushed!
I'll definitely make you mine.
Basketball team and Rukawa Kaede.
Now bring it!
Alright!
Keep swinging the ball!
The Nationals won't be easy...
You can't do it all by yourself!
Pass, Rukawa!
Rukawa-kun...
Oh damn.
He's forcing it!
Incredible.
It's like Rukawa is fighting.
You don't normally do that at practices.
Rukawa-kun...
You bastard...
How much more attention do you want?
I will not lose to you, Rukawa!
[Aiming for conquering the world,]
[Shohoku's basketball team started their new challenge.]
[But, within Rukawa's heart, there was a different though.]
Just thinking of you,
my heart can be stronger.
Since I've always got my eye on you,
I'm still running
That far-away day's dream was sincere,
and shines even now.
Whatever anxiety you may be full of
believe sincerely in your own path.
I love you, since you show your unmade-up, true face
It'd be sad if it ends up changing
Your eyes, like a young boys',
are always shining, my friend.
Just thinking of you,
my heart can be stronger
Since I've always got my eye on you,
I'm still running.