Mid-Childa Central District 22
December 14th
Nakajima Gym
All right, time for a break!
I wonder if Fuuka-san's preliminary rounds are about over.
It should be about that time.
You mean it's about that time if she won through them, right?
Fuuka-chan will be fine!
All that training's made her strong!
Yeah.
Hello!
- Excuse me. - We're back.
- Fuuka-san! - How were the preliminaries?
You won, right?
W- Well, um...
Thanks to all of you, I made it through ranked number one!
Hooray!
- I'm so glad! - So everyone's here.
- Good work. - Yes ma'am!
Since Fuuka also passed her preliminaries, we're going to have a quick meeting.
Chairwoman, could it be...?
Yep. The tournament pairings have arrived.
I will forever embrace the destiny we swore upon.
誓い合った 約束(うんめい) 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 season we shared together when we were young,
幼い日 二人で 過ごした 季節
laughing together as we chatted about our dreams for the future.
夢(みらい) 語って 笑い合っていた
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
brought us to the crossroads marking the distance between us.
交差しては 二人を 避ざける
To start the hands of time moving again, I will now
止まっていた 時計(じかん)を 取り戻すために 今
surpass those days spent apart
すれ違った 日々を 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 約束(うんめい) ずっと 胸に 抱いて
unleashing it all in this strike.
全て込め 撃ち抜く ストライク
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
「Winter Cup」
The tournament has 40 participants, divided into four blocks.
Vivio, you're the first match in the A Block.
Your first opponent is a junior league competitor.
Einhart is the last match of the D Block.
The final match of the first round.
Your opponent is Competitor Janice Goat.
She's a world ranker in the WGC's Dendrobium Class.
Fuuka has the second match in the B Block.
The opponent is Competitor Karna Maven.
She's a prominent fighter that debuted this year.
Miura.
You're the prime match of the A Block,
and the final fight of Blocks A and B.
Your opponent is Rinne Berlinetta.
So... In terms of tournament pairings...?
First, Competitor Rinne and Miura-san fight in the first round,
and the victor fights Vivio in the finals for A Block.
If Fuuka-chan can win through B Block,
she'll fight one of these three.
If Einhart-san wins through the C and D Blocks,
she'll fight one of the four in the finals.
I hope we meet up in the Block finals.
I would love that.
Seems like I won't have my chance at Rinne in this tournament.
I'm sure she'll fall to Miu-san.
But then there's Vivi-san too...
Um... Well, how about this?
If I win the fight against Rinne-san,
I'll have her set up a match with you after the Winter Cup.
That's acceptable, right? Chairwoman?
Well, they're the ones that challenged us.
I'll try to work it out with Jill.
There you go!
Thank you very much!
A- And there we go.
Fuuka, there you are.
I told you that you didn't have to work today, right?
Yes, but...
Go home and rest. Chairwoman's orders.
- Got it. - Oh, also...
Miura's sleeping over today.
She is...?
That's right! Miu-san's place was a restaurant!
Ristorante Rinaldi: a popular seaside spot.
My dishes are just me imitating what I've seen my parents do though.
Ooh! Looks tasty!
Let's eat!
Here, this one's great too!
Shanks!
There's plenty more soup as well.
I'll definitely have some later!
See? Isn't Fuuka worth feeding?
She makes me feel blessed to be the chef!
I'm stuffed!
So happy~
Did you recover all the stamina you used in the preliminaries?
Yes!
But, um, is it really okay to have Miu-san do all the cleaning too?
It's fine.
That's also part of how Miura keeps her tension under control.
There we go!
Got it.
"If you lose to Competitor Miura, I'd like to set up a match between you and Competitor Fuuka."
This proposal was sent to us by Chairwoman Nakajima.
Whatever. That's fine, in the event I lose to anyone from Nakajima Gym.
Since I'm not going to lose.
If you win this tournament, a title match with Competitor Einhart can become a reality.
Let's do our best.
Yes.
I'm sorry! Did I wake you?
No.
It's gotten cold tonight; it'll be bad for your condition to stay out here.
I just couldn't get back to sleep.
Competitor Rinne is strong.
She's scary too.
Plus I'm anxious.
But I still want to win, you know?
Once I saw the pairings, I just got really pumped...
The A Block finals.
The possible match with Vivi-san?
I'm 14 years old now.
Einhart-san and I are the same age.
We'll be graduating from the Under 15 category very soon.
Once that happens, I won't be able to have any matches with Vivio-san for awhile,
since she'll still be in the Under 15 category.
Everyone at the gym is important to me,
but Vivio-san is a bit special.
She's a competitor I really admire, even though she's younger than me.
And even though they're just my personal feelings, I consider her my number one rival.
You two do always seem to get along well.
I want to beat Competitor Rinne and Vivio-san.
And then move on from the Under 15.
Of course, the goal is to win the entire tournament.
Right.
I have to beat Competitor Rinne,
or my Winter Cup won't even begin.
That's why I'll win.
For sure!
Yeah!
Mid-Childa Central District 32
Opening Day of the Winter Cup
EB Stadium
December 15th
It's time for this year's winter festival.
Of course, this event garners the attention of us Under 19 competitors,
but is also watched with great interest from all the corporate-sponsored and pro fighters.
I hope to see all competitors devoting themselves to their matches without regrets.
President of the DSAA U19 Combination Magical Combat Competitors Frontier Gym Afilliated 3rd in World Rankings
Victoria Dahlgrun
Of course, we will also be dedicating ourselves to watching over the matches of our future rivals.
Saint Church Healer / Nakajima Gym Supporter
Ixpellia (Ix)
Victor is splendid!
When she actually turns on the class, she's quite the proper lady.
You can say that again.
Certainly laying it on thick for an idiot.
She is the president of the Under 19 competitors after all.
The first match of the A Block:
From the red corner, we've got the WGC Junior League Lotus-Class National Champion,
Adeel Telstar!
From the blue corner we've got DSAA World Ranking Number 7,
the genuine counter hitter:
Takamachi Vivio!
Both are orthodox Strike Arts competitors.
Fitting match-making for the first fight.
Round One.
Fight!
Consecutive blows from Competitor Vivio's left!
Minding the mid-range with that supersonic left!
The ever-changing flicker jabs put pressure on Competitor Adeel!
The real thing is definitely fast, but...
Not outside expectations!
Let's go!
Too... light...
She gonna hit me... I have to... guard...
Competitor Adeel crumbles to the ground!
A KO victory for Competitor Vivio at lightning speed!
Now, did that relieve some nervousness?
I've still got some nerves.
Equip!
But I'll face forward and stay positive.
I'll do my best.
Good.
The second fight in the B Block is a newcomer match.
Competitor Fuuka Reventon, ranking first in the preliminaries for her formal debut,
and the noteworthy rookie, Competitor Karna Maven!
Pretty cocky since we're both newbies, huh?!
I'm not cocky, but...
I am an amateur, though, so I beg your pardon.
H- Huh?
F- Fine. Then I'll knock you right out.
Round one. Fight!
Sky Severing Fist!
That's it! An instant win for Competitor Fuuka!
A low kick into a jab, right straight and left body blow;
giving us an overwhelming match reminiscent of her fellow student and champion: Competitor Einhart!
Now, the curtain rises on the climax of the first half of opening day:
The Prime Match!
Techniques with the destructive power of a sword-draw,
affiliated with the Nakajima Gym:
Competitor Miura Rinaldi!
And a girl whose unparalleled power blows away any question that she's a martial artist:
Competitor Rinne Berlinetta!
All eyes are on this match!
Star Saber! Set Up!
Scuderia, Set Up!
Competitor Miura, your style doesn't consist of any grappling techniques, correct?
That's right. It only uses strikes.
Then I won't use any grapples or throws in this match either.
I'll defeat you through strikes only.
Understood.
Seconds out.
What did Rinne-san say?
Apparently she's only fighting with strikes.
Is it provocation or some tactic?
Either way, it doesn't change what I'm going to do.
I'll just get into proper range and cut her down.
Round one. Fight!
Now then, off you go!
Yes.
They clash mid-ring, neither side giving an inch!
A large swing... I'll cut through it!
Counter!
D- Down! Down!
This is intense!
This is only the second time Competitor Rinne has ever been downed by a strike in a formal match!
The first down was during her only defeat to Competitor Vivio.
And the second is by her fellow student, Competitor Miura!
Now then, will she be able to stand?
I can fight.
Fight!
Competitor Rinne comes up swinging!
Exchanging blows in close combat!
Perhaps it favors Competitor Miura?
Rush! Rush!
Competitor Miura's smashing rush! Competitor Rinne is nailed to the ropes!
She tries to escape with...
An uppercut!
Competitor Miura dodged!
A flash from Competitor Miura! Competitor Rinne is cut down!
Will this be the decisive blow?
- Something's strange. - Yeah.
Could it be...?
She stood... How can she still stand?
- Fight. - The Winter Cup operates on three downs.
If she can get one more down this round, that will be Competitor Miura's victory.
If I'm lacking power, I just have to hit her harder.
Let's go, Star Saber!
Sword-Draw!
I was saving this move for just such an occasion!
Competitor Miura's Sword-Draw activates!
This technique focuses highly concentrated magic into both legs to form a deadly sword!
The treasured sword responsible for a mountain of KO's is finally unsheathed!
Sword-Draw!
Sky Fang!
She wasn't the type of fighter that could take a hit like that when I fought her over the summer.
Competitor Rinne's training wasn't focused on power or offense, but...!
I wonder if Competitor Takamachi has noticed yet?
Our training regimen's focus was defense and toughness.
That armor of muscles she uses for strikes is just as effective as actual armor.
And that toughness that enables her to withstand all those attacks, further enhances Rinne's ability to attack.
Competitor Miura is an outstanding talent you'd probably only see once very 10 years.
Probably to the same extent as me.
But, unfortunately, Rinne is a genius that only appears once out of every 100 years.
I made a promise:
During my last Winter Cup,
I would fight Vivio-san, Fuuka-san and Einhart-san... and win it all, if I could!
All the people at the gym, my family, and everyone else that's helped me...
I wanted to thank them!
That's why...
Sword-Draw: Flying Swallow!
The match is over!
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
"Please 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 果てない 星を 僕ら 照らして
Within the spirals of time, a sprouting hope spins,
巡り巡る 時間(とき)の 中で 芽生えた 願い 紡いてく
those sad memories becoming a seed of courage
悲しみの 記憶は 勇気の 種になる
to pierce through with the light of hope.
希望の 光 貫いて
I have the key to your locked away heart.
閉じ込めた 心の 鍵は
I'll show you when I open it wide.
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
「Takamachi Vivio」
Here, dig in!
- I will! - We've got seconds too!
- Yes! - Next time, on Food Fighter Fuuka!
Look forward to it!
That's wrong, please don't listen to them!