Good evening!
Fall's really in full swing, you know? What are you doing right now?
That story you told me about your friends earlier was very fascinating!
A club that helps out people...
That leader kid...
He might be a little bit of a klutz and lame and not exactly up to snuff
when it comes to his fashion sense, standing out, or going mental...
But he's an incredibly great guy!
You also look up to him from the bottom of your heart, yes?
Your days all seem so fun and exciting!
If you'd like, why don't we meet in person next time?
"I'd like to hear you speak in person."
...she says.
Hey there!
Brother, you're really in the spirit!
Do you have a tournament coming up?
No, I...
The way of the sword 'tis a difficult one!
Episode 31: Samurai and Clothes
You hath done great services unto me...
It breaketh my heart to say this,
but I shall quit being a samurai!
And the problem with that is...?
Just to put it out there... You've never been a real samurai or whatever.
You never actually served anyone.
You're more like a cosplayer, really.
A penpal?
And you're gonna meet with her.
Take a look at this.
Oh, a smartphone.
Oh yeah, you were working a part time job.
Indeed!
And doesn't this design resemble an Edo-era medicine case? It is perfect for I!
Stand thee back!
Quiet, you.
We're not getting anywhere at this rate.
Oh, you haveth a point.
Take a look at this.
Oh, it's one of those Bibage thingies...
None other.
'Twere through the messaging functionality of this Bibage system by which we met.
The path I walk shall always be the one of the samurai.
The conversation wasn't really so aggressive in the beginning...
But the one known as Megumi-dono
was a girl of extreme beauty!
Whoa, Megumi-dono's a total babe!
Seriously! Get outta here, man! Shinzou, of all people?
Go explode yourself!
'Tis shameful, but I hath fallen in love at first sight!
I hath even placed Megumi-dono's picture as my standby wallpaper...
This guy's makin' me sick.
As smartphones allow an abundance of customization features,
I hath even set Megumi-dono as all of my icons!
Ew! Get on with it!
And now I shall be meeting with this Megumi-dono.
When I asked her the type of boy she likes, she replied:
Goin' for the hard sell, are you big boy?
Let's see... Tall, and muscled...
Nice!
Strong...
Check.
Manly...
Soundin' good!
But a little wild...
Pretty much a match.
Plus...
...in with the latest fashion.
Soul of the Samurai
Oh, crap!
One strike and yer out!
Sorry bub, not happening. Not a chance, no way.
So outdated! I mean, I can't even believe it!
Frumpy!
Sticks out like a sore thumb!
You look like you're in your 30s!
Hath you not said enough?!
I know!
I know that I cometh from the wrong era! That's why...
Hold it... You're going to quit being a samurai because of this?
Wasn't keeping the samurai style part of your beliefs or something?
Honestly, I hath come to waver on that of late.
For my beliefs, I hath persisted with this style...
Should I bend those beliefs if it is to please the likes of a female?
Would that not betray Shinpei, who places his faith in me as a man?
Shinzou...
And it is about that which I hath come for your counsel.
What thinketh you, Bossun-dono?
Who gives a crap about those "beliefs" of yours?!
Beliefs? You're full of crap!
You ain't gonna become a real samurai, after all!
Choose the love in front of your eyes over some samurai ideals!
That's what being a high school student is all about!
Stop kidding yourself!
My eyes hath seen the light!
I am awake as if I had taken 200 Friskes!
The time has come for you to be reborn!
You tell him, Bossun!
Do it, do it! ('Cause it'll be hilarious...)
So basically you want us to help you coordinate your outfit?
Indeed.
As I hath no confidence in such matters...
It's true I've never seen such a lame samurai gi before...
We've got the gist.
Okay!
Good.
Let's get right to it. ('Cause it'll be hilarious...)
G-Go where?
Sorry about this, all of a sudden...
Oh, it's okay... Don't be so apologetic, Ma'am.
So this is the costume room?
Yes! I asked the stylist and we can use it for the next 2 hours.
Sounds like "Yankee Detective" is going well.
Y-Yeah...
It is?
Indeed. Shinpei enjoys it as well.
Now then, let's get started!
We've just got to take the stuff here and find a good combination for Shinzou!
Right. Okay, Shinzou...
First try picking out some clothes you like.
I?
Yup. We can get a sense of your style and taste.
I truly hath no confidence as to what to choose...
If I combine this, and this...
Now, if you will excuse me!
My money's on him coming out in something totally lame.
As is mine.
Same for me.
It's too obvious. But yeah, that's my vote.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Lame!
He's even wearing an ukiyoe t-shirt!
And a fingerless glove!
Don't go wearing super-tight chemical-washed jeans!
Even the bandanna is lame!
That's not bad at all! I've misjudged you, Samurai!
Tch. That's the kind of sense you've got?
No wonder you're a former gang leader.
Fine, got it... We'll handle this somehow.
Please!
Leave it to us! Come here, Momoka!
O-Okay...
Manly and wild, right?
I think a bad-boy look would do nicely.
Yes! So true, Ma'am!
That's one vote for a clichéd Yankee outfit.
Here, try this on!
Understood.
I hath made you wait.
That's... actually not bad.
We put it together with a "rock" taste...
Yeah, this is pretty good!
Not bad at all!
It's my first time wearing this... I am embarrassed.
And opening sucheth a new door makes me excited...
Doesn't it?
I give you my thanks.
That's one long 'do!
My hair is long, so this is how it turned out.
How'd you even set it?
Looks like something is sticking out.
'Tis a splice.
You a damn hot dog?!
I see...
Since you have such long hair, we should make use of that.
And we should fully play up your "strong man" side, Shinzou.
Ooh, he's started talkin' all right!
He's totally into it!
There is a perfect outfit for this!
Okay! Let us try this!
Ready!
Okay, something's gonna happen!
I can tell even looking at his back.
This'll be the big one! With the long hair!
An outfit that really shows strength, right?
I'll take you peon's deaths as souvenirs!
Against the overwhelming power of I, Vegenta!
Hold it a second!
This isn't over, Kakarasdf...
Don't flub the name!
Sure, he's strong, but why make him an elite fighting race?
I'm surprised they had such an outfit...
How many stories is that hair?
We're not here to prank people!
Fine, then. I'll do it.
Right! You tell 'em, Bossun!
To bring out the wild side, we'll be daring and go with fur...
Okay, try this on!
Understood!
What the hell?!
How is this coordination?!
It's just scary!
GT... You can just sense the power!
You're a complete idiot, aren't you?
What the hell's the point if you cover his entire head and body?
I can show my face, actually.
Creepin' me out!
Maybe it'd be better to cut that long hair.
I-I do not mind, though...
If you're gonna do it, might as well go all the way.
That's Bossun for you. In it to win it.
Aren't you cutting his bangs too much?
Get rid of the whiskers...
Nice and smooth!
Fix up the eyebrows, too.
What's with that hook part?
I feel liketh my uniqueness is falling away...
Then we'll go with some simple clothes!
Start with black as a base, and choose some unassuming ones.
Ready!
Yes! These clothes are good! I like them!
Why is he Niizuma Eiji?!
Get away from Jump characters, already!
But it's still way better than anything before.
It's nothing like Shinzou!
I am very talented at kendo. Very talented.
That's about enough, you people!
What are we gonna do about his clothes tomorrow?
How 'bout this white coat?
Hey, did I just hear Gin-san's voice?
That's going right back to a Japanese men's style!
Ma'am, I'm sorry but my shoot starts soon, so...
Okay, lookin' good!
It looks like using a fashion magazine for tips was a success.
I owe everyone my thanks.
I will make sure to repay this debt!
Yup! And don't you forget it.
You're treatin' us.
So, Megumi-dono hasn't shown up yet?
Y-You speak the truth! She is late...
It is from Megumi-dono...
Oh? What's she say?
I'm waiting... I've been waiting this whole time...
W-Where?!
M-Megumi-dono?
Megumi-dono? That manner of speaking... Could you be...?
Could this be... a ray of hope?
Oh no! I'm getting the pangs!
Just look at her face!
Um, could you be Takemitsu Shinzou-san?
I knew it! You see, I'm actually waiting here...
...for your younger brother.
Oh, there you were.
Brother... Why are you dressed that way?
It's the little brother.
Why's he here?
Hello, it's a pleasure seeing you again.
I am pleased to see you three are in good health.
I don't recall him being this polite.
Lately he's gotten more serious about kendo and straightened out.
He now watches Momoka's TV program while reminiscing on his past days as a yankee.
Your information gathering is as nuts as ever, I see.
But anyway!
S-Shinpei... You are an acquaintance of Megumi-dono?
Yeah, sure...
It's nice to meet you. My name is Ogura Megumi.
Shinpei-kun saved me the other day when I was cornered by some scary men in town.
I wasn't tryin' to save you or anything.
So, what did you want?
Yeah... It's nothing big, really... You see...
What then? Spit it out or I'm leaving.
If you'll excuse me.
Ah, wait!
So that's your older brother? He seems different than how you described him.
Oh yeah? But anyway, he's way stronger than I am, for sure.
Is that so?
I-It cannot be... She 'twas the kind girl I envisioned!
What just happened?
Seems like he got the wrong person.
But them having the same name? That's way too coincidental...
Take a look at that!
This time's gonna be the real deal!
She seems to have noticed us!
Love waves are resonating!
Come on, hurry up and go!
Shinzou-kun, you silly...
Y-Yes, Megumi-do... Huh?
How do you do! I'm Megumi Daigoro!
I-It's a guy!
His head is tiny!
What is that thing? Megumi-dono?
You're just as fashionable and wild a boy as I thought you'd be!
So, shall we go?
Uh, I hath a sudden...
Oh my, there you go talking like that!
Such a cutie!
B-Bossun-dono!
Yeah, guess one shouldn't bend their beliefs...
Gotta believe...
Agreed.
He's got a problem with being lax...
That won't do.
Bossun-dono!
Sket Dance!
Cut the tree-son. Cut the tree up-son.
J-son-sensei, we just need to carry this to the shop classroom, right?
That is right-son. Sorry about this-son.
But, I wonder what happened to Shinzou after that yesterday...
Hopefully nothing much.
B-Bossun-dono...
Bossun-dono...
Exercise?
Indeed...
He said I "needed to toughen up" and was forced into exercising the whole night...
I got to keep the DVD, but I hath no interest in watching it again.
I'd think Shinzou was pretty tough already...
How difficult a thing could this be?
Biney's Mute Amp?
Hey, what's with picking the weird-ass name?
It's a knock-off! And it's old!
I bet the contents are pure crap.
That is not true-son!
I, in fact, have that DVD-son.
It's like I have this strange closeness to it... Like I can't think of it as a stranger...
A-Anyway, I highly recommend it-son! If you want to diet, go for it-son.
Diet?!
So yeah, "Mute Amp"?
An amp that doesn't put out any sound, I suppose.
...except there's sound.
So I just need to move to the rhythm, right?
Huh? What's this?
And that's why I said this:
"If you think you can seduce her with that cherry pie, your brain's soft as shortcake!"
What's this? We've started already?
Welcome to Biney's Mute Amp!
Today we're doing the basic program!
Do a retake!
Everyone ready?
Then, let me introduce you to:
Captain Biney!
Hieberyone!
It wasn't you?!
What was the bald dude, then?
He looked way more like a Biney to me!
Looks like he's headed to the back.
Guess he's just a student.
Yeah, soizabashicprogrm.
Takethes, mi-bndthings...
Thelooklirabahbands...
His pronunciation is terrible!
I'm getting pissed just from listening...
What's this? The director?
Looks like he's being warned or something.
Seems they've come to some conclusion.
And why aren't they stopping the camera?
Oh, seems like it's over.
Only use the Biney's Band if you are confident in yourself.
They switched out!
The person from before's the Captain now!
He was fired! Biney got fired for poor pronunciation!
Whoa... Biney's a normal student now.
A sad, sad tale.
I'm Captain Andre MacDonald. Welcome to Biney's Mute Amp.
Although Biney and Mute have nothing to do with it...
Enough already, let's get started! Stop dilly-dallyin'!
So, we'll start with some stretches.
Finally...
Fold your arms out and bend your neck.
Hey! 1, 2, 1, 2!
That's right! Raise that chin higher!
Keep looking down!
That expression is crucial! Yes!
Look scornfully down at your partner...
Johanna, you're doing it perfectly!
That's the perfect expression!
Don't forget to be a bit embarrassed!
Right! Then, say this:
"I-It's not like I'm enjoying this or anything..."
He's a tsundere?!
I-IsnotliImejoyintshoranythin.
You, shut up!
Hey! Next, work those arms and hips!
Set your legs like this, and fold your arms behind you.
Then bend over just like that. Yes!
Just like Johanna! Johanna's setting the perfect example!
This guy's totally focusing on Johanna...
Get in the mindset of the girl next door you've been friends since childhood with!
Childhood friend?
Until middle school, she'd wake you up and just barge into your room,
she'd come and go in and out of your veranda in the night... A real wild girl.
But since you've entered high school, she doesn't do that anymore,
and today you feel a slight longing for the old times...
How long has it been since we walked together like this?
Y-Yeah...
Remember that promise I made to marry you when we were kids on this road?
Huh? Really?
I totally don't remember that. I promised you that?
Yeah, I know, right? Maybe I'm just confusing something...
Sorry...
I'm joking.
What the hell?!
Give me a friggin' break here, Andre!
This dude's just some anime otaku!
No, it's clear to me he's a fan of dating sims...
What's wrong, Himeko? Breaking a sweat?
Clam it!
And what do you think you're doin' sittin' there watchin' with a grin on your face?!
Get up here with me!
I don't think so. I ain't gonna do no old-man dancin'.
Perhaps I shall try...
I haven't gotten enough exercise lately.
Huh?
Switch, you're awesome.
Let's do it together!
Then, me too?
What was that?
N-Nevermind.
And so, Himeko and Switch...
That's right! Hold on tight to the person next to you, and stretch those arm muscles!
Group gymnastics?!
...kept working out to this old-man exercise DVD...
Now it's twister?!
...all the while making snarky comments!
What am I making, do you think?
How the hell should I know?!
Jam.
Correct!
He's right?!
Then, 50 minutes later...
What's this? I was making fun of him, but doing the whole thing is damn hard.
I bet doing it seriously would be a major workout!
Everyone, you did well today!
Andre's saying something.
I hope you all don't forget the sweat we worked up today.
Because that sweat is proof of the step forward you made!
Don't worry. I'll be there for you!
Don't give up! You can change yourself, I know it!
Andre...
Okay, let's go! 1, 2, 3...
Glory!
Yay! I love you, Captain Andre!
Yes, that was a good workout. I could really feel it working.
Feels good, you know?
Too bad you didn't do it with us, eh?
Hmph! I have no interest in changing who I am.
Himeko, what should we do with this DVD?
It's the weekend tomorrow, so should we take it home?
Yeah, hmm...
Well, I guess I'll take it at my own pace.
What? So you're not doin' it after all?
'Cause it's pretty damn hard!
Then, Monday!
'Mornin!
Yo! Good morning, Himeko!
Your blond hair shines ever bright today!
It's almost like morning marmalade!
Huh? Marmalade?
Glory!
When the hell did you change?!
And with that, we're going into a series of side-stories!
Number 1: Thief Dance!
Hangin' around in ancient Edo!
Number 2: Rocket Dance.
Hangin' around out there in space!
So we're hangin' out everywhere?
Bebibun, bu bebber bo bit!!
Bext Bime:
Bief Bance, Blus!
Next Episode: Thief Dance, Plus
At least read the damn title on the screen!
Next time, we'll still be:
Sket Dance!