I am Chu Yuan Yu.
It's been 4 years since I left the world of Budō.
Budō used to be my everything.
It gave me the best of friends,
the happiest of times,
leaving was my choice.
MOM
Get out!
I must face all the resulting consequences.
But letting go,
is not as easy as I thought it would be.
Colliding with the youth that had been avoiding us for a long time,
This summer,
definitely won't be peaceful.
Bai Cao,
Where did you go yesterday?
If my eyes didn't deceive me,
you walked out of Chu Yuan senpai's wooden house this morning.
Last night, it was Chu Yuan senpai who took you in!
Chu Yuan senpai?
Chu Yuan senior also practice Budō?
I thought he was a doctor.
Don't tell me you don't know who he is!
He's the son of the manager of Song Bai dojo!
Chu Yuan,
your mom mailed this from out of the country,
I brought some here for you,
thanks dad,
Chu Yuan,
I think you should move back in with us,
You can't be having a good life
in this little wooden house.
Chu Yuan, your mom will be gone for a while this time round,
you don't have to worry about her temper,
come back to live!
No thanks,
we don't know when mom's coming back,
and she gets angry whenever she sees me.
Chu Yuan senpai used to be a Budō genius,
He got into the finals of the world Budō championships when he was only 16!
Everyone calls him mini Yun Yue Li!
Mini Yun Yue Li! You know that Budō master Yun Yue Li?
There's a lot of girls in this dojo
who look up to him as an idol.
For example, Xiu Qin senpai, Ping Ping, they all love him so much.
Unfortunately,
he left the circle,
Why did he leave if he's so good?
No one knows,
and even weirder, after giving up Budō, he even moved out to live.
And he never comes to spectate our matches either
He spends everyday in that little log cabin of his,
caring for those plants and flowers of his. Most people can't even get in.
You're so lucky!
I can't believe you were able to get into the log cabin.
It'd be so great if he could come back and participate in the competitions.
Then, we wouldn't have to lose to Xian Wu dojo for so many years
85 percent!
This is the highest english mark I have ever gotten!
Really,
My mom's eyeballs almost fell out,
Bai Cao,
It's so great to have you here
you're so much more useful than any of those tutors,
You,
you just waste too much time on reading novels and playing video games,
If you were to study more,
you could do even better on the next test!
Xiu Qin senpai,
Xiu Qin senior,
Bai Cao Qi right?
That's me,
Please be more diligent in the next few days,
and make the area around the dojo spotless.
Extremely clean. Ok?
Xiu Qin senpai, Bai Cao is my classmate, not the janitor for our dojo.
Her usual actions of cleaning the dojo and washing uniforms is because she's nice. Not because she has to.
I will do my best!
Great!
Make sure the floors super clean.
And all those pebbles,
make sure you clean each one of them.
There can't be a single speck of dirt,
the grass in the backyard has to be cut evenly,
there can't be a single weed.
The training mats must be wiped down after training. At least twice a day.
I got it!
Xiu Qin senpai,
it was because of Bai Cao that Xiu Da wasn't kicked out of the dojo. Why are you doing this?
Bai Cao, I'm not trying to make your life miserable. Teacher ordered it, but all the other disciples are busy with their training.
You're the only one who's free.
No problem!
But why would teacher suddenly want the dojo to be so clean?
In a week, Korea's Chang Hai dojo will be here to do some exchange.
It will act as the warm up before the dojo competitions.
So teacher is being extremely careful.
Chang Hai Dojo????
Is it that Chang Hai Dojo?
Chang Hai Dojo!
I'm going to go ask teacher!
Chang Hai Dojo is coming!!
This time, there are 18 contestants who've come from Chang Hai dojo who've come to An Yang.
There are 13 mature contestants above the age of 18, and 5 young contestants above the age of 12.
Starting tomorrow, they will go to the Chang Bai and Xian Wu dojos to participate in some friendly matches.
Hurry and get in the cars!
Hey, Min Zhu!
Quan Sheng dojo.
Quan Sheng dojo...
That loser Xiang Nan Qu is here.
I will teach him a lesson today.
Come out here, Xiang Nan Qu.
Come out!
Come out here Xiang Nan Qu!
Come out, come out!
You're afraid to come out, aren't you?
Where do you think you're going?
She's the daughter of Yi Shan Kim.
She's already rioted at the world championships. This time, she must be here for you.
If you go out now, there'll be no end to this.
You don't actually plan on fighting her, do you?
You're afraid to come out, aren't you? You coward.
Coward!
Scum!
Xiang Nan Qu, come out!
Fine,
don't come out,
then I'll tell all of An Yang that your dojo relies entirely on stimulants!
I see you!
Xiang Nan Qu, I know you're inside.
Do you think everything will be okay if you just hide?
Quan Sheng (All wins), what a joke.
Xiang Nan Qu, watch me.
I will make sure you remember me.
Teacher!
Shut up,
Xiang Nan Qu, coward, scum. Get out here now!
What are you doing?
This concerns the honour of our dojo. I must go!
She's just a girl, what do you mean face?
Coward, Scum. Come out here!
Come out here!
Scum. Scum. Coward, come out!
Senpai,
You're causing a racket again aren't you?
No, senpai, I..
Senpai, I just want to teach him a lesson.
Senpai, Senpai.. Xiang Nan Qu,
Senpai, Senpai!
To all those inside the dojo,
I apologize on behalf of Min Zhu,
we're in a rush today,
so I can't apologize in person,
But I promise I will come back to apologize some other day.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry!
It's you!
Bai Cao,
I'm so sorry Chu Yuan senpai,
I got all your books dirty,
it's fine, it was my fault for being careless.
How are you injuries?
A lot better.
Let me see,
It's still a bit discoloured,
let me help you treat it,
come with me
Wait just a second,
Are these the same person?
What are you looking at?
Nothing.
Follow me.
The swelling still hasn't gone down. You should apply this ointment twice a day, rub it until it feels hot.
It should be better in 2-3 days.
Does it still hurt?
All done.
Thank you Chu Yuan senpai,
I'm going to go now,
Wait
Take the medicine.
It's okay, I'm okay
Take it,
Or else I won't be reassured.
Thank you Chu Yuan senpai,
Can I ask you to promise me one thing?
Let me take care of that Elder flower for you.
I used to take care of all the plants and flowers back at my old dojo.
Have faith in me!
I promise,
I promise that I'll make sure it'll bloom,
Then, thank you.
This time there are a total of 18 contestants here from the Chang Hai dojo. 13 are over 18 years old, and 5 are under 12
They will go to the Song Bai and Yuan Wu dojos tomorrow to take part in some friendly matches.
I heard that this time, among the people who came, there are a lot of people who've gotten the championship in Korea
And the Sheng Hao Min who battled Ting Hao Fang in the world championship.
There'll be a fierce battle at our dojo tomorrow.
Friendly matches are to help us improve. There's no such thing as winning or losing.
If you're afraid of losing, you can sleep during the matches tomorrow.
Who said I'm afraid?
I'll do some last minute training for the matches tomorrow.
I died again.
Who knew that Xiao Ying Fan was so good at this?
All she does is play all day, always neglecting her training.
Don't tell me, you're training with your phone.
But of course, I'm playing the hottest game right now "Whirlwind girl"!
You can fight against the top players from all around the world at any time and any where you want!
If you don't play, you're out Ruo Bai.
Chang Hai Dojo.
The top ranked out of all the Korean dojos.
This is a rare opportunity to be able to view their foot work so closely. Everyone, look sharp. Don't you dare be lazy.
Do you understand?
Yes!
They're here.
Can 18 people fit inside one van?
Get back in line.
They only sent a few kids? Are they looking down on us?
Get back in line.
Hello, we're here from the Chang Hai dojo. We're here to learn from your dojo.
My name is Sheng Hao Wen.
Hello, and welcome.
Our dojo master is waiting for you. Come.
Okay.
This Chang Hai dojo is being really rude, sending only a few kids.
They're clearly looking down on us!
They've probably all gone to the Xian Wu dojo.
The only one we know who came is Sheng Hao Min.
and, he went to go find the dojo master.
How are we supposed to have matches against these little kids?
Don't get agitated.
Xiu Da, Xiao Ying, go pick it up.
How rude, breaking and ruining the property of the dojo at which you're a guest.
Xiao Ying, she's glaring at you. Do you think she can understand Chinese?
Who cares? Rude is rude.
Why do you look so familiar?
Where did this brat come from? She's so arrogant.
Yeah, how annoying.
You, An Young people, must've used stimulants again.
I remember now, I was wondering why she looked so familiar. She's the daughter of master Yi Shan Kim.
You know, the one who almost made Ting Hao Fang lose his world championship?
Oh, that's her? No wonder she has no manners.
Keep you voice down, I think she can understand Chinese.
Who's the strongest out of all of you?
Anyone one of us is stronger than you.
You can't beat me.
What did you say?
None of you can beat me.
You're the strongest here right? I'm Min Zhu Kim. I'm very strong.
I want to compete with you.
How is this possible?
This is hilarious. It has to be the funniest joke in the world.
That's right. Listen brat, you don't even have the right to compete with me, even less him. Are you still dreaming?
Oh, I know. Your dojo must've sent you here because they wanted to save some airfare.
Airplane ticket money!!
Xiao Ying, everyone is supposed to be on friendly terms. Don't try to outspeak anyone.
This little girl doesn't seem to be very old, but she's so arrogant.
Ruo Bai senpai, I want to compete with Min Zhu Kim.
Go Ping Ping!
You?
Ping Ping's been learning Budō for 7 years now. She's one of the best in her age bracket.
When facing normal opponents, she should be fine.
I don't know man, even though this girl is still so young,her body is very sturdy, and her stance is very strong.
And most importantly, look at her glare.
Her glare looks so scary.
Special Effects sequence.Do not imitate.
Ping Ping!
She KO'ed her with one kick?!
Xiu Qin, take Ping Ping out to go rest.
Come on, who else wants to fight me?
No volunteers? What? Are you all scared?
Who's scared of you? I'll face you.
Xiao Ying.
Xiao Ying, crap, she's too strong!
Stop being so arrogant. Come on!
Even though Xiao Ying's usually so lazy, when it comes down to it, she seems to know her stuff. I think she's got a shot
Crap!
Xiao Ying!
Are you okay Xiao Ying?
Are you hurt?
First Ping Ping, now Xiao Ying. They were both KO'ed by the same kick at the same spot. She's doing this on purpose!
Looks like she's really here to make fun of us.
I told you so. You're all too low levelled.
You're not capable of being my opponents.
That's enough you brat. Making fun of us. I'll be your next opponent!
Xiu Da's leg work is better than most guys his age. The strength in girls' legs are usually smaller than that of guys.
Most importantly, she's so much younger than him. This should be impossible.
Xiu Da, are you ok?
If none of you are willing to fight me, then that means that you're all scared!
You, come forward.
I want to fight you.
I want to defeat you.
I want to show you all how bad you all are.
Ruo Bai is our most senior disciple, you're not worthy of challenging him.
You're not worthy of challenging any senior disciple here. If we were to defeat you, we'd just be laughed and ridiculed
Scared of fighting, too many excuses.
You An Yang people suck at Budō. You only know how to win with stimulants.
That Ting Hao Fang's championship was a lie!
This time, they weren't able to detect the stimulants, but
you An Young people are all the same, shameless and honorless.
You're all just like Xiang Nan Qu, none of you are worthy of learning Budō!
Budō, the name plate of the Quan Sheng dojo,
which I broke by the way,
I'm also going to break the name plate for your Song Bai dojo!
I'll battle you.
Bai Cao! Bai Cao!
You, don't have a uniform?
You're not a disciple of Budõ.
I won't fight you.
That's right, I'm only a janitor at this dojo.
What?
Are you afraid of competing with a janitor?
YOU
Fine, then I'll teach you a lesson.
Are you sure?
Bai Cao, be careful!
She's using Min Zhu Kim's horizontal kick!
Bai Cao won!
Bai Cao! Bai Cao!
Leave me alone!
Awe poor you,
I'm telling you right now, the only reason why you could defeat all of us is because we let you win.
Look at you, losing to a janitor. So this is the level of the Chang Hai dojo?
Little Min Zhu, you should go back and train some more.
Here, use this.
Did you cause trouble again?
When we get back, you're grounded for one month.
I'm sorry, we've caused trouble for you.
It is time for us to leave.
Min Zhu!
What, you want to launch a sneak attack?
Janitor,
You won today,
Next time, I'll win for sure. I'll go home and train now, but next year's training dojo, you must come.
I'll be waiting.
I will defeat you, you janitor!
Although she's still young, Min Zhu Kim is the daughter of the master of the Chang Hai dojo.
She started her training when she was 4.
Her leg strength surpasses that of most others, and her techniques are superb. She won the Korean championship at 11
Not even 19 year olds can defeat her in battle
I can't believe Bai Cao Qi was able to defeat her with only one kick.
She's no ordinary girl!
Her victory was partially due to luck.
Because of her pride, each time Min Zhu Kim attacked, it was with the same move.
Bai Cao Qi caught this loophole of hers and use it to win.
This proves that that girl is very smart.
Think about it, she's never learnt Budo,
All she saw was the horizontal kick three times, and yet, she was able to mimic it perfectly!
Add in a spin and some extra strength,
she has a lot of potential!
I heard that her leg strength is far greater than that of Min Zhu Kim's.
That's right
She has the strength and potential to surpass that of any ordinary person.
She has so much leg strength, yet she was never taught this.
I can guarantee
that she's never stopped training all these years.
She's talented, just like Chu Yuan.
What a waste.
I've already decided.
I'm going to leave the world of Budo.
What did you say?
Why?
I'm sorry.
You'll regret this!
Goddess Bai Cao!
Let me treat you to a meal! Do you want to eat hot pot or japanese food?
Or we could eat seafood together, I know a place with huge lobsters!
Goddess Bai Cao,
I specially prepared this beautifying weapon for you. If you use one a day, you'l become even prettier!
No thanks.
It's okay, I really don't need all this.
Just take it, Bai Cao!
Are you two stalkers or something? Why are you always following us?
Are you still trying to get Bai Cao to teach you her super awesome whirlwind kick?
Yeah,
Xiu Da, did you forget how you treated Bai Cao?
Goddess Bai Cao, I was in the wrong before. You're so kind that I'm sure you won't hold it against me.
From now on, you're the boss. I'll do whatever you want,
as long as you teach me that kick. I'll even castrate myself if that's what it takes!
Yeah, goddess, that whirlwind kick of yours was so bright it finally opened our blind mutt eyes.
Human eyes.
Goddess, how did you do that kick? Teach us please.
Please teach us.
Xiao Ying.
Move aside. I'm now Bai Cao's manager. If you want to be taught, you have to pay.
Xiao Ying, don't be like that. Why ruin our relationship with talk of money? We're disciples of the same dojo.
Bai Cao, that kick of yours was so fierce. It's Quan Sheng's loss for kicking you out. You should join our dojo!
Xiu Da!
I have a teacher.
My teacher is Xiang Nan Qu.
Bai Cao. Aiya you two.
Oh my god. That's the guy who used stimulants 10 years ago.
No way, he's her teacher?
Teacher!
Guang Ya.
Guang Ya, I heard about what happened with Min Zhu Kim. Is teacher okay?
I didn't see him on the way in.
What else could've happened?
Our dojo is so cowardly now, that even when someone breaks our door plate, we have to keep our doors closed.
You're here to mock us, aren't you?
No!
All of An Yang knows that you defeated Min Zhu Kim. Are you happy? Are you satisfied?
It's not like that Guang Ya! I'm just here to give teacher some things.
I bought this with the money I earned from my job. I bought it for you and teacher to eat!
Also, I found the money you hid in the little pocket. I know that it was you. Thank you.
But don't you worry. I'm working at Xiao Ying's family's noodle house. I have two jobs, so my pay is quite high!
Guang Ya, can you help me ask teacher if he's no longer angry? When can I come back?
Teacher?
How is he your teacher?
I can't believe you still want to come back. Bai Cao Qi, can you wake up from your delusions?
Have you forgotten who was the one who wanted to kick you out that day?
It wasn't anyone else! It was him!
Don't say it like that Guang Ya!
Bai Cao Qi, do you think that you're very mighty?
Following a teacher who no one else wants anything to do with.
But in the end, when you are in trouble, the only thing he cares about is saving himself!
He can even give up on his most adored disciple without a second thought.
He's really the worst. Scum!
And you're the dumbest and most idiotic person in the world!
He's your father.
NO, HE'S NOT.
He's a shameless person who does shameless things.
He's the reason why my mom is dead.
He is NOT my father!
Guang Ya, do you know how much teacher loves you?
You never talk to him, or acknowledge him, and you even go as far as to look down on him!
I'm merely his disciple, and I believe him. You're his daughter, so why can't you do the same?
Shut up Bai Cao Qi!
You trust him. You believe him. And the result? Is that you follows his teachings.
But when you got kicked out, he wouldn't even say a single sentence in your favour.
Go.
Guang Ya
Leave!
Guang Ya!
Go back to your Song Bai dojo, and be glorious! Don't come back here.
Leave!
What good will you get from staying with me?
If you follow me, you'll just have to give up on Budo, unlike dojo master Yu, you have a shot at being the best.
Teacher, are you still mad at me?
Teacher, remember to eat your meals on time!
Teacher, when you're willing to let me come home, just send me a WeChat message.
Teacher, remember to stock up on lemons. Whenever you got drunk, I'd always use lemon juice to help you get over it
Little grass, why do you think teacher doesn't want to see me, and is avoiding me?
Was I really wrong that day?
What's up?
Tell me.
Why aren't you sleeping?
Can't fall asleep?
My mom used to always sing me to sleep.
Then I'll sing you a song too. But promise me that you won't laugh if I'm out of tune.
Grasses on the plain,
Honour growing every year,
The wildfires burn to no end.
The spring wind brings new life.
From now on, I am your teacher.
... and your father.
You're my daughter.
Teacher, I miss you so much.
Are you trying to get down?
Give me your hand.
What are you doing here Chu Yuan senpai?
I came to see you!
You were up on that tree for a long time, you looked so sad.
It's nothing really, I'll just go now.
Are you upset about something? Do you want to talk to me about it?
It's nothing.
Sorry to bother you. I'll just go now.
Bai Cao,
You don't always need to push others away so much.
If you're happy, you should smile. If you're sad, you should talk to a friend about it.
You don't always have to face it by yourself.
I think I've done something wrong.
Everyone says that I was wrong, even teacher won't see me. I've tried to make up for it, but nothing seems to work.
I don't even know why.
A lot of things aren't able to be controlled.
It'll be okay as long as you do what you believe to be the right thing.
As for the consequences, if you can't control those, then don't think about them.
I just made this elder flower wreath. Here, you can have it.
Do you know why I like this flower?
The elder flower is a very common and unique flower. It has a strong ability to adapt, so it can live anywhere.
In the olden myths, it was said to be able to bring peace and happiness, and help people become strong.
From now on, I'll let you take care of it.
I hope that it'll bring you some strength.
Thank you.
"It can protect you and help you to do what you want, and be yourself."
Little grass, Chu Yuan senpai is so gentle.
I hope I can do what he said.
"Be yourself". Yes, I believe that I did the right thing, so one day, I'll be able to go back to teacher's side right?
Bai Cao, Bai Cao.
Let's go shopping with Ping Ping tomorrow. There's a new store that just opened up on He Ping Street and-
What's this?
Nothing!
What do you mean nothing? I saw it!
Give it back!
Its not my fault if you break it while trying to get it back.
STOP.
That's weird, I don't recall hearing that you like making bracelets?
No
Which boy sent it?
Is it a token of love?
It can't be from Xiu Da, is it?
No way!
No way, no way. Then who is it? Pleas tell me.
No one!
I'm just going to say this first, it can't be from Ruo Bai senpai ok? He's mine.
Even though he's so cold most of the time, I'm sure that once he gets a girlfriend, he'll be the most dedicated.
Then tell me, who sent it?
I already told you, NO ONE!
Please, just satisfy my gossiping soul. Are you telling me or no?
Really? You're not telling me?
Are you sure?
I'll give you one last chance, Bai Cao Qi. I'll count to three.
Or else you'll regret it!
Three,
Two, ONE!
Bai Cao QI!
Six, Seven, Eight.
Bai Cao!
Your teacher Xiang Nan Qu is here at the dojo! He's at the front door!
Teachers here!?
He must be here to bring me back because he's forgiven me!
Bai Cao! Wait for me!
Teacher!
Master Qu,
Teacher!
Teacher! What happened? Please get up!
Kneel.
Teacher?
I told you to kneel!
Dojo master Yu, please accept this girl
Teacher, what are you saying?
These years, because Bai Cao has been following me, she's been unable to participate in any competitions.
And there hasn't been anyone who could help her improve.
But she's never given up!
She's always been super tenacious in her training, and she has both the persistence and will to do well in Budo.
So i'm begging you, dojo master Yu, please accept this girl.
Master Qu, please get up first
First promise me that you'll accept her as your disciple.
I am certain that she'll bring honour to the Song b=Bai dojo one day.
This is the money I have prepared for her training.
Master, please don't be like this. You're my only teacher, I won't be anyone else's disciple!
Shut up!
I don't want you to give up your dreams for me.
Have you forgotten what you've told me?
You want to compete in the dojo competitions, you want to go to the world champions. You want to become champion!
You want to become a strong tree to protect all those who love you and you love. Have you forgotten?
Master Qu, I cannot accept this money.
Bai Cao has a lot of potential. Don't worry, as long as she's willing, she can train with all the other disciples.
Thank you, thank you Master Yu.
Bai Cao, didn't you hear? Call him teacher!
What? You won't even listen to me anymore? Quickly, call him teacher!
Sorry master, but this is the only thing in which I cannot obey you.
Dojo master Yu, I'm very thankful to the Song Bai dojo for letting me stay here, but I cannot abandon my teacher.
Teacher was the one who raised me and taught me Budo, took me to school, and taught me how to be a good person.
Your my teacher for life, my only teacher!
Teacher, no matter what I've done wrong, tell me, and then I'll change.
I've already packed up all my stuff, let me go back with you!
Why can't you still understand?
You have to call dojo master Yu teacher today.
Sorry dojo master Yu, Sorry teacher.
I won't accept anyone else as my teacher no matter what.
You... You..
Teacher Qu.
Teacher!
Teacher Qu!!!
The patient constantly uses alcohol to suppress his emotions, causing blood clots. Take care not to rile him up ok?
Ok.
Take care of him.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Teacher.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you angry.
I just want to stay by your side, I don't want to call anyone else teacher.
I can practice Budo on my own.
Please let me stay by your side ok?
It's fine if you don't say anything. Let me sing you a song!
Teacher, this song was sung to me by you.
When my parents passed away, you're the one who brought me to the dojo to teach me Budo.
To me, the title of teacher is the same as mother and father.
How can I call someone else teacher?
Your teacher just woke up, you should let him get some rest.
Teacher Qu, rest well, I'll bring Bai Cao back to check up on you later tonight.
Teacher, I'm leaving now.
Rest well.
Bai Cao,
Bai Cao Qi, rest well, your teacher needs you to take care of him.
No thanks, I need to make soup for my teacher.