But I'll win today.
I'll win, and leave you to Fuuka-san.
And after that, I would love to be friends with you too, Rinne-san.
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
「The Victor and The Defeated」
Rinne, pay attention to the count!
Five. Six.
I can still fight.
Competitor Rinne recovers from the down!
But the gong rings here! The first round is over!
Does Competitor Rinne have a way to turn this around?
Competitor Vivio leads in points with that down.
Look forward to the second round!
You had a little trouble taking the pace that round. A new round will be helpful.
Yes.
Were you talking to Competitor Rinne earlier?
- A little bit... - You idiot!
It's the middle of a fight! They'll dock your points if you aren't careful!
I- I'm sorry.
What did she say?
That I'm brooding.
And how I don't like martial arts.
What is that? Provocation?!
I'm not quite sure.
But it doesn't matter either way.
I won't let someone's words... sway me from my path.
Yes, I suppose so.
That coach and her competitor are both so very...
Seconds out.
You don't have any damage, right? Forget about the down.
- But let's strengthen our guard. - Right.
Focus on the fight, all right?
Right!
Round two.
Oh my! This is a rare sight for Competitor Rinne!
Her legs bent in a guard-heavy stance
while Competitor Vivio maintains her flicker style with left arm lowered.
That's unusual. Rinne adjusted to her opponent.
That must be her way of admitting she's formidable.
That's just how determined she is to win this.
In her own way.
Competitor Vivio's consectutive lefts!
Vivio's left...
- It's even faster than the previous round. - Yeah!
Vivi's totally taken the flow of this fight.
Competitor Rinne can't lash out carelessly. That's what her opponent is aiming for.
Can't even use her staple tackles and pinning techniques either.
Wrestling and grappling below the belt are prohibited.
The rules of the Winter Cup are geared towards standing techniques.
Plus...
Even if she stops her movements with a grab,
that ends up being a dead zone for Rinne.
Direct hit! A hook from the left and right!
Compared to half a year ago, Competitor Rinne's technique has drastically improved, certainly.
Yes, but Vivi has evolved even further.
Her sense for attacking and defending is inescapably different.
Although I'm sure Rinne won't let the fight end like this either.
Round two is over!
Competitor Vivio is definitely in the lead in points.
Competitor Rinne is unable to grasp the pace.
- Good! Keep up the pace! - Yes!
You've held on well. As long as you don't fall, there's still a chance to win this.
You can turn this around by landing a single hit!
Yes.
This round'll clinch it.
I'm sure Vivio-san will finish it!
Now... for the third round!
Will Competitor Vivio maintain her pace this round?
Her timing's perfect!
She got the counter!
How naive.
D- Down!
An excessively heavy-handed assault from Competitor Rinne, but she unmistakably mows down Competitor Vivio!
- So that's it, huh? - Yes.
The toughness to withstand direct hits,
and the arm strength to cut through guards.
The innate talent of the strong to trample over technique.
Count: one.
- Vivio! Get it together! Vivio! - Two.
Three.
All right! Yes!
The techniques Competitor Takamachi earned through her efforts are impressive.
But the sad truth is that her weakness and the lightness of her blows drain away any strength they might have.
Rinne can withstand any number of such weak strikes.
But if Rinne lands but a single one of her own, she can turn around any situation.
I helped Rinne's natural-born gift of "strength" to blossom.
In terms of martial arts ability, Competitor Takamachi has the upper hand.
However, Rinne will be the true victor.
That is the difference in talent that cannot be overturned.
I knew it all along: that my body isn't very suited for martial arts.
I'm powerless and can't take any hits.
I've been told that all this time.
To be honest, even I wanted those things.
The ability to execute great strikes like Miura-san.
A strong and durable body like Einhart-san's.
I've realized there are walls that effort can't overcome countless times.
But it's no use wanting something I don't have.
She taught me it was okay just to develop what I had.
It doesn't have to be a strong punch or the strength to withstand blows.
I can fight.
Fight.
One minute left! You can take her down, Rinne!
Vivio!
Her power has dropped.
Of course. Her left leg is crushed after all.
Before you know it, she's on the ropes!
And Competitor Rinne showers Competitor Vivio with blows!
I know about this girl.
Raised by elite, government official parents,
attending a prestigious church-run school.
Surrounded by many kind adults,
she grew up wanting for nothing.
A girl born into privilege.
Who possesses a powerless and fragile body, unfit for martial arts.
So why? Why won't she fall?
Why... do you hinder me time after time?!
Even if you didn't do martial arts,
You'd be fine even if you weren't strong!
You have a home to return to.
You have friends. Aren't you happy?
There's no need for you to put up with this! Wouldn't it be fine if you gave up?!
I'm different.
If I don't get stronger, I'll lose everything!
That's why...
Right counter!
That can't be!
Her right foot's forward. She switched!
This body passed down to me from my ancestors, raised by my mother, always responds to my reckless requests.
It moves just the way I want it to.
Southpaw style?
Another fruit of her efforts!
I can't read their trajectory. I can't get away!
The timing...
Counter, and then a right!
Competitor Rinne staggers!
Rinne! Strike back!
I know I'm not the one that can save Rinne-san.
I wanted to formally win against Rinne-san after all.
I wanted to fight Fuuka-san and Einhart-san too, but...
It can't be helped. My winter ends here.
So instead...
I'll do everything I can! Right here, right now!
I'll endure, and strike back!
Accel Smash!
- A third hit.. a triple? - That's not all!
Rinne!
The match is over!
I won!
- Vivio! - We did it!
Double, triple, quadruple.
How many was that in total?
Ten! So it's a decuple!
- Vivio's amazing! - Yes!
Her consecutive strikes at full swing all hit her vitals accurately.
All in that moment too.
Eyes that never miss a moment and strikes with unparalleled accuracy.
Those are the weapons Vivio-san earned through her valiant efforts.
When using those weapons at full power, she goes all out with a flurry of blows!
Continuing to hit until they're knocked unconscious: the Accel Smash Infinity!
That's Vivio's finishing blow!
Come to think of it, this might be the first time she's shown it off in a formal match!
I see.
- A win, a win! I win! - Geez, that was close!
But that switch style...
I've never seen it before. Impressive she could use it to that extent.
To make the best use of counters, I bet.
She switches mid-match on an opponent that has her distance and timing down,
to mess up their distance and timing...
Yes, yes!
And that's what happens.
Plus, although temporary, her dominant right hand comes forward.
She was able to take advantage of the strong jabs,
and in this instance cover her injury at the same time.
It must be Chairwoman Nakajima's training. Quite impressive.
You just punched me! Are you trying to pick a fight?!
What? You wanna go?
That's what you were aiming for to begin with, wasn't it?!
Cut it out. You'll be compensating for any furnishings you break.
But you're relieved too, right?
You honestly didn't want Rinne to win, did you?
I suppose... I imagine I didn't.
But this is where the hard part starts.
For both Rinne and Jill.
I wonder how Vivi-san's injuries are...
I think she'll be fine.
But it'd probably be dangerous for her to keep fighting in this tournament.
But not to worry! I'm sure Vivio will be back to full health soon enough!
And I'm sure you're worried about Rinne-san too, but...
Focus on your next match right now!
According to Einhart-san:
"Win today before worrying about tomorrow!"
Understood!
Chairwoman, Corona, I'm heading out for a bit.
Yep. Rest up.
We'll come visit after the matches finish.
And we'll save the lectures for then.
Please don't be too hard on me...
Chantez, thanks for being here too.
Yeah, I'll poke my head in later too.
We'll escort her out then.
She'll be staying in the same hospital as Miura-chan, okay?
Chairwoman, Fuuka-san's fight is next.
That's right! We've gotta hurry!
Rinne, the responsibility for this defeat lies with me.
Me too. If only I'd done more research on Competitor Takamachi...
- Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom. - Are you okay?
- I'll go with you. - I'll be fine by myself.
Coach.
We should've been perfect, without a shred of arrogance.
Those were my intentions.
It wasn't Rinne who lost today.
It was my defeat.
I made another mistake that cannot be undone.
But we can make use of today's defeat for the next fight!
Next time we'll definitely...!
Next time?
I hope there will be a next time.
But Rinne might not want to fight anymore.
Probably not with me, at the very least.
I lost to the same opponent twice.
Last time by the judge's decision and this time with a KO.
Her final rush made me completely faint.
I'm...
weak.
Fuuka-san! Rio!
Sorry we're late!
Glad you made it!
We'll start the ring-in procedures then.
Yes, thank you.
Sorry for all the commotion. Fuuka, you all right?
Yes.
Thanks to everyone, I'm all fired up.
I'm focused and ready!
From the blue corner, the hyper rookie who won through the general preliminaries!
A potential new star, Fuuka Reventon!
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
「Reunion」
You're always so, so...!
Could you two give it a rest already?
Okay, mom.
- Who are you calling "mom"? - See you next week!