Takara Fansubs Translation: Shippothekit
Takara Fansubs Encoding: Bader
Look up at the stars
An infinite number of scattered lights
Floating above the ring
Today rainbow-coloured sweat will fly
It's not bright tonight! My life
At this moment is only small
Like a lit firework
Our red faces flare up
I don't understand tonight! Now I'm
Suited for this lonely smell
Hit the waves and break them
Things like kindness have no meaning
Tange Boxing Club
I want to know...
Where the hell have you been for six months?
You must be hungry, eh?
Yeah, a bit.
What are you having, gramps?
Move!
Episode 2: Joe Came Back...!!
Joe's come back home!
Ah! Damn it!
Thanks. That was good.
Oh, really? It was last night's leftovers.
It was Noriko, Hayashi's daughter, who brought the food.
Oh? How is she, little Noriko?
- Fine. She's fine. - That's good.
Gramps, I'm gonna stay about a week.
What? "A week"? You're not staying for good
with Nishi and me?
And in a week, where will you go?
How are you gonna manage?
I said "about a week".
It may be two or three weeks.
I don't know yet.
Nishi...
You're very strong, right?
Yeah. Next week, I have my first eight round match.
Oh, six months ago,
you could beat four rounds at most.
Eight rounds! You've made great progress.
I started out fighting like that, but I can't anymore.
I'm a boxing addict, they say...
Joe!
I know you.
I know that you can't pass off boxing.
That's why you returned, right?
Episode 2: One Man, One Flower... Venture into the Ring
Hey, where you going?
It doesn't ride right, this bike.
This thing is busted!
The handlebars are all crooked.
The pedals are crooked too.
Hey!
Joe!
Meanie! Meanie!
Why did you leave like that? Meanie! Meanie!
Hop on, Sachi.
Say, Nishi, do you think Joe came back to relearn boxing?
I dunno what to think. I'd like to think that, anyway.
Usually, it doesn't work...
the come-back of a boxer who has killed his opponent in the ring.
He hasn't let go of his guilt.
And, the guy Joe killed, Rikiishi,
wasn't just any opponent.
Together, they went from petty criminals
to professional boxers.
But Gramps, the important thing is that Joe has returned.
Yes, he's returned.
To the Bridge of Tears, to old Danpei Tange's Club.
He came back. That's for sure.
Joe certainly has overcome his past.
- I wonder... - I'm sure of it!
First, we watch quietly.
See what he does.
Right.
Nishi, you have to go to work with Hayashi, right?
I called him a earlier, he said:
"Take the day off, but keep an eye on Joe."
"Make sure he doesn't disappear."
Later, guys! I'm gonna take a nap.
See ya tonight.
Okay, Joe!
Bye!
Rikiishi's Death:
A Quick Severe Blow from Yabuki
Gramps, I'm gonna take a walk.
Where you going, Joe?
For a walk and to say hi to a friend.
"Say hi"?
Toru Rikiishi
It was amazing, Rikiishi.
You caught fire like a torch but ended in ashes.
Here, this is for you.
Mineral water...
Drink up, Rikiishi.
You don't need to worry about dieting anymore.
Listen, Rikiishi... This is it, I've overcome it all.
Goodbye, Rikiishi.
Hey.
Quite a surprise to see you in a cemetery.
Everyone surprises themselves sometimes.
Thank you, on behalf of Rikiishi.
Hold on...
You just spoke of him as if you were with him still.
They're gonna cover his grave soon.
Joe!
Gramps, do me a favour?
Run to the federation to organize the first match of my come-back.
Hey, Noriko! The Suzukis have ordered a case of beer.
Dear, Noriko left.
"Left"? What about my deliveries?
You dummy!
You're the one who asked her to organize a dinner in the gym.
Oh yes, that's right. She must already be there.
She knows that Yabuki has eaten poorly for six months,
she's taken three cans of deluxe corned beef.
So that's it...
Why the long faces? What is it?
Mr. Joe Yabuki has found his old spark!
You should be celebrating with ten thousand fireworks.
Idiot, you're so big-headed. He must have an opponent already.
The kids told me...
that you're doing temporary work and
Nishi hasn't earned enough to finance the club.
You can be reassured, now.
With my future winnings, we're gonna be swimming in gold.
Idiot! You think you're the champion already or what?
You're not even close. You'll earn peanuts.
You worry too much. I'll become a champion fast, easy.
Gramps... There's no doubt.
Joe's really overcome everything!
It's Noriko. Good evening.
Hi.
Evening, Yabuki.
Evening.
It's been a long time... You look well.
You look well too.
Yes.
You've come to cook, eh?
Yes.
Thank you.
Dinner will be ready soon...
Don't wait for me.
My arms are out of shape, I'm going running.
Joe is very motivated...
like his first day here.
Shiraki Boxing Club
Yoko...
What are you doing here?
I was told you were here, grandfather...
We have finally chosen the buyer for the club.
I'm going to prepare the papers.
The death of Rikiishi marks the end of my club.
Yabuki will soon fight his come-back match, they say.
I know... He's even found an opponent.
Actually, I'd like you to wait a while
before closing the Shiraki Boxing Club.
What do you mean?
Yoko, what are you planning?
Please, grandfather. Wait a while before selling the gym.
What's going on?
There were a lot of press cars at the entrance of the Bridge of Tears.
Yes. Apparently, the boy has returned to the Old Man Boxer.
Joe Yabuki, a guy full of ambition, was there six months ago.
They went to encourage him. The star of the slums!
Look, it's him.
Faster, boy!
Ah, really? He's going faster?
Oh yes!
The Wild Boy makes his come-back!
Where were you during the last six months?
Do you often think about Rikiishi?
Stop that!
Yabuki, what do you want to prove with this come-back?
What do I want to prove...?
I don't know what to say. I will prove that I live, that's all.
That you live...
Hey, Nishi!
Come on. You've gotta prepare for your match.
I'll be your sparring partner.
Gramps...
Let's go! Quickly! Come on!
Alright. Go on, Nishi.
Wait, Nishi!
Hey, Joe! Why don't you have a helmet or a cup?
Quit it, Gramps! You've seen me spar with just this stuff before.
Listen to me!
Remember that you were gone for six months!
Exactly. I want to take his punches with minimal protection.
Prepare yourself, Nishi.
Joe...
What a surprise! That wasn't the punch of a guy
who can't stand diets and secretly sneaks food.
Hup!
I'm impressed.
Hey, Nishi. What's wrong? Don't stop punching.
Frankly, your punches have no affect on me.
If that's the case, you're still sneaking food...
Nishi, that's enough. Stop.
Joe's gonna get riled up.
It's too soon. He has to train to regain the fighting instinct.
Joe! You have to hit me, you have to counter attack!
You say things on purpose to make me angry, why?
Answer me!
Even if it comes from you, I won't excuse your insults!
I'm not insulting you.
Stop yelling, Nishi...
I wanted to receive a true beating with real gloves,
to celebrate my new beginning.
Good job, Nishi. You've made progress.
Joe...
Good. The real fight's about to start. Prepare yourself!
I'll get you, Nishi!
Sorry, Nishi. I wore you out before the fight.
- Nishi... - Yeah?
His punches, were they really powerful?
Yes, very powerful! His punches were so powerful that
my stomach almost flipped.
When I left, I heard the journalists murmur:
"The return of the Wild Boy"!
They're right... "The return of the Wild Boy."
You've truly returned. My Joe is finally back.
Look at this crowd! Listen to that roar!
After his fight against Rikiishi, Joe Yabuki has returned to the ring,
for the first time in six months.
His opponent is a prodigy
of the Okishima Club: Kosuke Tonoya.
Tonoya!
12 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in 14 matches.
He's gotten seven K.O. A real slugger.
And here's Joe Yabuki.
We were waiting for you, Joe!
Give us a great fight tonight!
No blows with the head or elbows...
I want a proper fight.
Joe, don't forget the basics.
Remember you've been away a long time.
I know, gramps.
Be careful. He has a very powerful right punch.
Don't worry, Nishi.
See ya guys,
I'll be back in a second.
That's it, Tonoya! Keep going!
You're an idiot, Joe! What are you doing?
Get out of the ropes!
And they said you were a real slugger? What a joke!
He's hanging on! Referee, a warning!
Yabuki!
You're going to see a real slugger.
This is what I was waiting for: the dangling arm technique!
Here I come!
Tonoya! Move!
Down! In the neutral corner!
Alright, Nishi! A K.O. in the 1st round!
Gramps!
- I'm going back. - Yoko...
Incredible! Joe's going to become a great boxer!
Sad memories are hidden by your shoulders
You are walking alone in life
Now sweet comfort
Shouldn't hurt your back
Bitter tears overflow
Just pretend you don't notice
Bitter tears overflow
Just pretend you don't notice