"Tragedy at Prestigious Traditional Academy"
"Violent Incident Involving Bullying Victim"
Around that time, those headlines appeared on the news around the nation.
I will forever embrace the destiny we swore upon.
誓い合った 運命 ずっと 胸に 抱いて
Now that we're here I won't run anymore.
ここまで 来た もう 逃げはしない
You and I; we'll face the here and now together.
今と 向き合うために 行こう、 君と 共に
The seasons we shared together when we were young;
幼い日 二人で 過ごした 季節
we chatted about the future amid our laughter.
未来 語って 笑いあっていた
The cruel time apart snatched everything away;
離れていた 時間は 無情なほどに 全て 奪った
including the smile you had that day.
あの日の 君の 笑顔も
The vivid memories,
鮮明な 記憶と
and your gaze at that instant,
刹那の 眼差しが
kept us from speaking ill of one another.
腐さしては 二人 言葉を 避ける
To take back that frozen time, I will now
止まっていた 時間を 取り戻すために 今
surpass the you that's passing me by
すれ違って 君を 超える
with the bonds from that day.
あの日の 絆で
I will forever embrace the destiny we swore upon,
誓い合った 運命 ずっと 胸に 抱いて
putting it all into this strike for a new future!
全て込める THE NEW FUTURE STRIKE
I won't be afraid anymore!
何も 恐れはしない
Let's go! Together, you and I!
行こう、 君と 共に
Since it happened to the only daughter of the Berlinetta brand, rumors began to fly in the gossip magazines.
「Huracan」
A lot of things happened to Rinne-san following the event as well...
Dear!
Their lawyers contacted us. Seems they want to settle out of court.
It doesn't look like there will be any more complaints from those three.
Thank goodness!
However, their condition is that Rinne must transfer.
They wouldn't budge on that.
Of course... I think it would be better that way anyway.
I wonder... When Rinne will come home.
About that...
They're saying she doesn't want to come back!
She's saying she doesn't fit into such a rich household.
She wants to annul the adoption and leave!
Do you think that's true?
Of course I don't!
What could she be thinking, saying something like that?
Did I push her into a corner?
My school memories, the charm... None of that mattered!
To see her smile everyday...
To give her a home where she could live in happiness... That was what was truly important!
I'll be right back. Just wait here, Rinne-chan.
I can't stay at the Berlinetta's anymore.
I've caused so much trouble for Dan-san, Lori-san... The entire Berlinetta brand.
And my beloved Granpa is... Already gone.
What should I do now?
What would... Fuu-chan say?
Sorry for the wait, Rinne-chan.
I got permission for you to see...
Oh no...!
There should be a free, church-provided communication device here.
I'll give them one last call, and then...
- Hey, look at that! - Hm?
- It's so huge! - Yes, it is big.
I can't wait till I'm big...
They kidnapped someone!
Someone call the police!
You know why this is happening to you?
Sarah, the girl you beat up and sent to the hospital...
Her nose and forehead are broken.
She's crying in pain and fear every day!
But you're gonna settle out of court!?
You think you can get away with that 'cause your family's rich?
If you're settling out of court...
Then you should go through the same thing Sarah did. Wouldn't make sense if you got off easy, right?
I wanted... to see Fuu-chan... one last time...
Lucky you were close.
Turns out... chasing after a speeding car... is tough.
You bitch!
Snatching such a young girl... Just what were you planning?
Who the hell are you?
Just a passing ex-martial artist.
D- Don't get carried away!
Listen good: this girl's the criminal here!
She did a number on my little sister's face!
My... Is that true?
It's true.
A lot happened... and then...
That's still no reason to kidnap someone for revenge.
Especially in such a... lewd manner.
Shut up!
My sister and her friends... they didn't do anything wrong!
She ducked out of her friends' conversation and then suddenly...
Yet they're going to settle out of court without any punishment...!
That's the story... you heard from her?
That's what...
she told you!?
The truth is very different.
I wasn't their friend.
It wasn't just idle chatter.
There were more sinister, harassing attacks.
If those girls apologized for what they did to me, my grandfather, and Scuderia...
I would apologize for my violence as well.
And afterward, if they wanted to hit me like I hit them,
I would shut up and take it.
But if, instead... they're people who would even lie to their own families...
I... wouldn't be able to forgive them even more than before.
Oh yes, excuse me, but...
Which of the three girls... was Sarah?
My name is Jill Stola.
And you are?
My name is... Rinne Berlinetta.
Rinne-chan entered a probationary period after that.
Her probation officer and parents persuaded her to return home.
She transferred schools.
And it was around then that she started practicing martial arts with Coach Jill.
"I lost what was precious to me because of my weakness.
To stop something like that from happening again...
I have to be stronger, stronger, stronger than anyone...!"
I think her abnormal obsession with attaining strength may be because she has that sort of compulsive idea going through her head.
I see. For now, thanks for your help, Yumina. Sorry to ask you for this on your day off.
No problem! I'll see you this afternoon then.
Don't let it get to you.
Yes ma'am.
A lot happened to Rinne-san too...
I thought she was kind of scary, but now that I know the circumstances...
Yeah... and now...
I'm worried about whether Fuuka-san is fretting over it.
Please sign in.
Sure.
Keep 'em continuous! Yeah, that's the way!
Right!
Fuuka-san doesn't really look down...
She's just really... focused.
Yeah...
Thank you very much!
Now, the rest of you!
Y- Yes!
That's some terrible rubber-necking.
How about a 50 lap sprint if you can't concentrate?
T- That's okay.
We'll focus!
3 Days Later
Let's stop here for today.
Yes!
Ta-dah!
Free passes to the bathhouse in front of the station~!
How about we go take a dip together~?
Great idea!
Yeah!
Let's all go together!
Wow, awesome!
- So big! - And pretty!
What a grand re-opening!
It's wonderful.
Yeah!
With all the fights recently, it's awesome to have everyone together like this!
Especially in an extravagant place like this.
So, um... Fuuka-san?
Yes?
Well, actually...
There's something I've wanted to ask you all week.
Hm?
You heard about Rinne-san, right?
We heard it too, but...
We thought it might be bothering you the most.
Aah, I get it.
She was involved in a pretty big affair.
I'm just satisfied that I finally know... why she became like that.
So... I thought about it for awhile...
And I came up with:
After all this time has passed, there's nothing I can do about that stuff now.
Her responsibilities as the Berlinetta heir, the things she's learned as a martial artist...
She's matured while carrying all of that with her.
She isn't the little crybaby Rinne I used to know.
Her worries are her own.
I'm the one butting my head into her affairs, so of course she's angry with me.
But that's a separate matter.
What matters to me is how I hate that look in her eyes.
My opponent...
The eyes that looked at all of you like a clogged drain...
Because I know how Rinne was before,
and knowing the events that occurred over those four years...
Those eyes are even more unacceptable!
So I'm going to slug her one!
The scars of her past are leading her astray.
I can't stomach that, so I'm going to sock it to her!
That's... all I want to do.
And after you hit her?
Oh... now that you mention it...
I'll think about it after I get that far!
Kinda figured...
Right?
Yep!
Wha- What d'you mean?
It's reassuring that you sound like your normal self!
Right?
I'm going to keep trying my best, so please continue supporting me!
Of course!
By the way, isn't Fuuka-chan's device about done?
Yes! I've been preparing it on my own, but it should be complete soon!
Once your device arrives, you can do even more kinds of training!
Yeah!
So, with the matches looming, I have a big favor to ask...
Sure! I'll ask around about sparring partners.
Welcome!
Is Einhart here?
Oh, she should be here soon...
You're Fuuka, right?
That's right. Fuuka Reventon.
Einhart entrusted me with the task of bringing this to you.
Open it up and take a look.
Whoa!
The same model as Einhart's Teo,
A fusion-type device: Huracan.
The name is temporary, so you can change it if you like.
Oh... that's fine...
Go ahead and pick it up.
It's going to be your partner after all.
Einhart!
Cro!
So you brought Huracan?
Thank you.
Sure!
Um... Haru-san, who is she?
This is Fabia. She's something of a childhood friend, or... we're connected through our anscestors.
We're just inseparable.
We have people here as sparring partners today.
Shall we get started?
Yes!
Now then, this is the first time we've met, isn't it, Fuuka-chan?
I'm the chairwoman's friend,
and I act as a martial arts advisor.
Nakajima Gym Advising Board Member
Tendou Style Sword Draw Instructor
Micaiah Chevelle
My name is Micaiah Chevelle. Pleased to meet you.
Yes!
I'm expecting Rio-chan and Coro-chan to take this seriously too, not just the four participating in the tournament.
Right!
Yo! We're here to spar~
Excuse us.
U19 Combination Magical Combat Competitor
Els Tasmin
Harry Tribeca
These two are our seniors.
They're mixed fighters, but they're also strong at hand-to-hand combat!
I see...
Hihi~
Sister of the Saint King Church
Chantez Apinion
Hey there~
Chantez! Welcome!
Your majes—no, Vivio-chi. Heya~
Ah, Fuuka-san!
Yes!
Allow me to introduce my friend...
And Sister of the Saint King Church, Chantez Apinion!
F- Fuuka Reventon!
I've heard all about you!
Coming from a church-run facility, you're like a daughter or sibling to us sisters!
I'm gonna spoil you a ton~
T- Thank you very much.
Fuuka-chan, once you're done with the introductions, I'd like you to go a round with everyone.
R- Right!
Starting with me.
Arm!
Unlike everyone else, I do not specialize in unarmed hand-to-hand combat.
But in terms of the speed and power of my attacks, I doubt I'd lose to Competitor Rinne.
R- Right!
Well, it's just practice.
You won't die, even if she cuts you.
And Huracan is with you.
All right. I'm counting on you, Huracan.
Well... Huracan's a perfectly good name, but it's kinda hard to say.
Hm...
Oh, how about Huura?
"Fuuka" and "Huura". Has a partnery feel to it!
Now call it out.
A really awesome "Equip"!
Right!
Equip!
Wow.
That Hegemon style!
Yeah!
Heh...
Um...
I used my master, Haru-san as a reference... Does it look okay?
What do you say, "master"?
It suits you!
All right!
Not bad...
I wonder how heavy Rinne's actual blows are?
I have to be able to blow away those four years.
By the match, I will definitely...!
Here I come!
I gaze at your trembling back as you yearn to become stronger,
強くなりたいと 震えている 背中を 見つめて
making a wish on the cold and the blooming flowers
凛と 咲く花に 願い事
to allow me to protect you.
君のことを 守りたい
I realized I couldn't walk those sleepless streets alone,
一人じゃ 歩けないと 気付いた 眠れない街で
but the warmth from the hands of that special someone softened my heart.
大切な 人の 手の 温もりで 僕は 優しくなれた
I'm soaring now; no longer lost.
飛び立てるよ もう 迷わない
If I gaze up, the endless stars are guiding us.
見上げれば 果て無い 星を 僕ら 照らして
Within the spirals of time, a sprouting hope spins
巡り巡る 時の 中で 芽生えた 願い 紡いてく
becoming a seed of courage for those sad memories
悲しみの 記憶は 勇気の 種になる
and dying them in the light of hope.
希望の 光 染まるいて
I'll show you I have the key to your heart
閉じ込めた 心の 鍵は
as I open it.
僕が 開けてみせる
Drawing the map that leads to our shining future
描き出す 未来の 地図よ
lies within our hands clasped tightly together.
強く 輝いて 繋いだ手の 中で
「Winter Cup」
Teo is a surprisingly good mentor.
It's a good thing!
It just looks like they're playing to me!
See you next week... okay?