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
Damn! I can't believe it!
Why can't I hit in the temple?
Rikiishi's ghost?
Whatever!
I'll prove to you that I can still hit in the temple!
You'll see!
Stop!
Stop, Yabuki! The match is over.
Gramps, if you wouldn't have thrown in the towel, I could have won.
I would've dealt a real blow to the temple.
I'll say it again: If I didn't throw in the towel,
you wouldn't be in a taxi,
you'd be in an ambulance, torn apart by your opponent.
- What? - You looking for trouble?
It wasn't Tiger who defeated me, but you, Gramps! You're a coward!
I was defeated by my own team.
Hey man, stop here!
Joe, wait! Where are you going?
Joe!
Idiot... Do what you want.
The rain... it burns!
Episode 5: The Phantom... Strike the Temple!
Rikiishi's strict diet,
Yabuki's right on his temple in the 6th round,
and the violent impact of his head on the ropes
caused a brain haemorrhage.
Is that what's preventing me from hitting the temple?
Tange Boxing Club
It's not safe to sleep with the door unlocked.
Hurry and dry yourself off.
If you get sick, medicines are expensive.
Hey, why aren't you asleep?
It's not good for old guys.
I told you to dry yourself off!
I know!
Come here. Your bandage is wet. I'll change it for you.
I woke up at the corner store so I took this.
Second choice Saké?
No, a first choice.
Second choice would've been enough. It's expensive!
Sorry for earlier.
It's no big deal.
So, are we even?
I guess so.
Now that we've made up, organize another match for me.
What?
Another fight against Tiger.
Idiot!
Are you joking or what?! Before thinking about the next match,
you have a more important problem to sort out.
You're a boxer that is incapable of hitting in the face.
A professional boxer can't win with just blows to the body!
It's not so easy to win.
I'll settle my problem in the ring.
I swear, next time, I'll hit in the face!
Alright, Gramps?
Leave me to deal with Rikiishi's ghost.
Please, Gramps.
Joe...
I saw the match on television yesterday.
He's a champion. It's normal that he'd beat you.
It's been a long time since I've seen you lose.
We must know how to lose sometimes.
Listen, Yabuki:
the more you win, the more you get obsessed with boxing. Right?
So, you must stop from time to time
and cool off a bit.
Joe! Firm on the ground!
Ah, Noriko. Is dinner ready yet?
No. Not yet.
We need well balanced meals!
Of course. Count on me.
Mexico National Airport
Bridge of Tears
What? What's wrong?
Nothing!
Later then!
Taro... He looks alright, eh?
Idiot. He's really worried.
Joe seems to be doing alright when he really isn't.
He has a stronger pride than other people.
His defeat yesterday was a huge shock for him.
You think he's gonna leave again?
He's only just come back...
I just think there's a chance.
After the fight against Rikiishi, he disappeared without saying anything.
If he leaves it'll be today or tomorrow.
Don't take your eyes off him.
Guys, come here! I've found a good machine!
What if you stopped boxing to become a professional pachinko player?
Good idea!
What luck!
I would have been surprised to see you discouraged because of a defeat.
I can't imagine you with such luck.
Bravo, Yabuki.
What do you want?
Easy...
He just lost a fight.
It's a little soon but, I have a new opponent for you.
What?
Alright!
A new opponent for Joe?
He lost by a K.O.,
he must first get into shape before his next fight.
It's the rules of the commission.
A boxer defeated by K.O.
cannot go back into the ring for at least a month.
A month? You're kidding?
Tiger's punch didn't even scratch me.
Shut up! Don't get involved in this!
Come on now. Don't get all worked up like that.
We will respect the rule, of course.
Please consider my proposal.
He mustn't lose his motivation because of a defeat.
Exactly. Avoiding a new fight
could easily make him rusty, even if he is talented.
He lost, that's true.
But he has been unlucky. It was also a question of timing.
He's raring to go.
If he can't wait a month, we could always
get around the rules of the commission.
Great. I'm ready, maybe for tomorrow.
I told you to shut up, alright?
What do you want exactly?
You know he has a problem.
What are you plotting now?
What? Don't get us wrong.
Stop, Gramps.
You're not the one who's gonna fight, it's me.
Mr. Otaka, who do you suggest be my opponent?
Joe!
Quit keeping secrets, tell me.
Ryu Harajima, the hope of my club, the number 1 bantamweight.
I accept. Fix the date for whenever's convenient for you.
Understood.
Joe...
Hey, Ryu Harajima's boss!
Give him a message.
Tell him to protect his pretty face.
See ya!
That stray dog is deluding himself.
Exactly. The end of Yabuki is just a matter of time.
I'm going against the number one ranked boxer.
Awesome.
Joe...
Wait.
Gramps, have you gone mad?
Hup!
What's wrong, Gramps? You drink adulterated saké at noon?
You and your big mouth! "You're not the one who's gonna fight."
Yes, that's true. You're right.
But if you really want to go back to the ring,
give me a punch in the temple and we'll talk.
You see, Joe. You can't do it.
You can't hit in the temple.
It's not that. I just don't want to beat up an old fogy.
Don't make excuses!
What's this cold sweat on your face, then?
Tell me!
Shut up! Once I'm in the ring,
I'll do my famous right-hand punch in the temple.
Yabuki... What happened to you?
Nothing...
Alright... See you soon, then.
Yeah.
Later...
Venezuela
You're a strange one.
You've come all the way from Japan just for something about boxing?
Is it common in Japan, to have women in pro-boxing management?
I don't know.
Okay, as long as it remains financially attractive...
Miss Yoko, are there really talented boxers in Japan?
Yes, I know of one.
He doesn't know how to take advantage of all his talent yet,
but he's a born boxer...
He can't live anywhere else except the ring.
Yes, I know a boxer like that.
Ryu Harajima V.S. Joe Yabuki
Nishi, did you send an invitation to Yoko?
She's gone to South America, it seems.
Oh...
- Joe, it's time. - I'm coming.
The match of the evening is about to begin, consisting of 10 rounds.
In the red corner, the number 1 ranked bantamweight,
and member of the Tenoji club, weighing 53, 75 kg...
Ryu Harajima!
In the blue corner, from the Tange club,
weighing 53, 64 kg...
Joe Yabuki!
Gramps, I'll keep my promise.
I'm gonna punch Harajima's face.
Just you watch.
Yes, I'll watch. I promise, Joe.
I know that you're a man of your word.
Courage, courage, Yabuki!
Courage, Yabuki! Go, go, Yabuki!
Thank you for listening.
Noriko, Noriko!
Oh, yes! It's already time for the match.
Impressive, eh?
Now, I'm going to prove that I can hit in the face!
Go, Joe!
Keep going, Joe!
Alright, Yabuki! Hold on!
Well, Gramps...
My series of blows to the face, you see them?
Yes.
What's wrong? You're speechless, aren't you?
Look,
his face is covered in blood.
What? Tiger...
Tiger is with Harajima?
Bastard! What are you laughing for?
Wait, Joe.
Calm down. Don't get worked up. It's not proper.
Me, worked up? Why would I be worked up?
You're the one who should know that best, right?
What?
Despite all the punches he received in the face,
Harajima smiled...
Did you feel that your punches had effect on him?
Did your wrist feel it?
No, eh?
Your blows are like shooting blanks.
They are impressive but have no impact.
"Shooting blanks"?
If you have resentment,
give him a decisive blow that will stun him on the spot.
2nd round!
Harajima and Tiger aren't the only ones
that know you can't hit in the face.
Everyone around here knows it.
Gramps, that was too harsh, "shooting blanks"...
Shut up!
Instead of criticizing me, pray for him.
Pray that my Joe doesn't...
That my Joe doesn't get bashed up even more.
To the ground!
1... 2...
3...
4...
5...
Whatever!
"Shooting blanks"?
Enough fun!
That's it!
I've had it!
Bastard!
You'll see!
Gramps, he did it!
Joe gave him a real blow to the temple!
Yabuki, into the neutral corner.
Yabuki, into the neutral corner! Hurry!
You alright, Yabuki?
Go to the neutral corner or I will not count.
Yabuki...
What's wrong, Joe?
Joe!
My Joe!
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