Takara Fansubs Translation: Shippothekit
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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
Carlos Rivera V.S. Kojo Nango
Carlos Rivera... What an incredible guy!
He took Nango's punches
and at the last moment,
landed a K.O. with a lucky punch.
But that punch...
It wasn't because of luck.
I saw everything.
It was a well calculated punch to camouflage his hit with his elbow.
Episode 8: That Guy... Burning Man Carlos
Tange Boxing Club
Thanks you very much.
- Nishi! - Yes?
We're closing. Can you tidy up the front?
Yes, right away.
Nishi, I'll help you.
Thank you.
No. You put the box there.
Okay.
- That and that goes in the shop. - Got it.
Yabuki! Is that you, Yabuki?
Joe...
What are you doing here at this hour?
I went to see a fight...
Of the world champion, Carlos Rivera?
Nishi, that little apron actually suits you.
Really? Well...
Hurry and get ready. I'll wait for you.
Actually, I'm still working. You can go home without me.
Well... Alright. Bye!
Yabuki!
Did you eat?
If not, come eat in the shop.
We'll find you something.
That's nice of you, but I'm not hungry. Bye!
Bridge of Tears
Geez, he's asleep already...
Tange Boxing Club
He went and did that anyways?
Idiot!
"For Joe"
"Dear Joe..."
"It's like I told you, I'm closing the Tange club."
"I understand perfectly why you want to keep boxing."
"But Joe,"
"I told you I made this decision for your own good."
"I don't want you to sink deeper into hell."
"I don't want you to suffer anymore."
"I thought a lot before deciding."
"Mr. Hayashi will employ you when you feel ready."
"Keep close to Nishi."
"I'll send you money until you start working."
Signed: Danpei Tange.
I'm hungry... Do we have any food?
Out of the way!
Sachi! It's terrible!
Taro, Taro! It's urgent!
Tonkichi!
Chukichi! Urgent meeting!
Bridge of Tears
- There! - I don't believe it!
Gosh...
What happened?
It's over.
Yeah, that's it.
The Tange Boxing Club has closed its doors despite everything.
What about Joe? Did he leave again or what?
Joe!
Hey, guys! Come in.
Joe... We were told that the club was closed.
Who told you that nonsense?
But we saw it! The club's sign is gone.
And the whole neighbourhood's talking about it!
They saw Gramps leave last night...
They didn't know where he was going, he had a bag.
Our old Gramps likes making drama.
Don't worry,
until I decide, the club stays open.
- Hey, Taro... - Yeah?
Your father is a foreman, right?
Yes, since this year. His salary has increased a bit.
Can you ask him something for me?
Tell him to let me know if he hears anything about Gramps.
Okay.
All he can do is work on construction sites.
- Hey, Joe! - Yabuki!
Well? Do you have news of Gramps?
Nothing. You?
Nothing.
We asked all of the customers but no news.
But where can he be? It's been three weeks.
Maybe he's sick...
Gramps isn't that frail.
He must've found a quiet place to get drunk all day.
Well, see ya!
He has no fight scheduled, but he still trains hard,
as if he has a fight tomorrow.
There, that's done.
He put it on upside down!
Carlos faces the No. 2 bantamweight. The bell will ring tonight.
Damn! It's tonight!
Can I watch your T.V.?
It's already the 9th round!
Harajima seems to lead the fight.
Remember the lucky punch that saved Carlos against Nango.
Tonight again, he has a lack of energy.
Mr. Tono, do you think he deserves a world title?
Uh, well... I don't know.
Carlos can no longer hold himself up.
End of the 9th round.
Wow! Carlos did not hear the gong!
That punch...
That bastard, he's at it again!
Warning, last round!
Harajima will probably win by points.
That's strange.
The coach hasn't left the ring.
What!?
Harajima won't rise. He gives up!
In the 10th round, Carlos wins with the K.O. technique!
What happened to Harajima? What happened?
Poor Harajima...
After such a blow,
he couldn't stand to fight again.
What a bastard!
Miss Yoko, have you chosen my next opponent yet?
It's only been a week after your fight against Harajima!
A fight like that, I'd do every day!
Of course I've chosen.
Okay! Who is it?
The bantamweight champion of Japan, Tiger Ozaki.
Oh, here she is!
President Shiraki, can you confirm the match against Tiger Ozaki?
His team has already announced it.
A joint declaration was planned at the press conference tomorrow.
No matter. Yes, I confirm it.
He fought against Nango, the No. 2 and Harajima, the No. 1.
This time it's against Tiger Ozaki, the titled champion.
I noticed something...
What?
They've all fought Yabuki, who's now on the verge of retirement.
In reverse order, too.
Really? I never thought of that.
It's a strange coincidence.
Goodbye.
- "A coincidence"? - It's a bit suspicious, no?
Miss Yoko, our contract specifies three fights.
Yes.
After the next match, we will be leaving Japan.
What a shame.
I wanted to be your guide in Kyoto.
I'm sorry, but it'll have to wait for next time.
In fact, the world champion contacted us.
- "The world champion"? - Yes.
The manager of Jose Mendoza just called me.
After months of negotiations...
Your fight is already organized?
It's a bit early to confirm, but we can see the end of the tunnel.
We would like to return to Mexico to complete negotiations,
as soon as the fight against Tiger finished.
I understand.
- Carlos, you must train. Let's go to the training room. - Okay.
It feels weird when I come here.
Boxing is a sport for guys with high ambitions.
Is there any modern facility as big and clean?
Times change. Boxing has lost its poor side.
Will boxing survive without that spirit?
I don't know...
That's absurd! Do not be disconcerted.
It's special here.
A boxing club like this exists nowhere else.
The others haven't budged.
There will be fights and poor people as long as there's men.
Stop. Carlos will spar.
Please, no more than 2 rounds.
Okay.
Carlos is starting his training. Let's watch.
It's more lively than his matches.
He was much softer against Harajima and Nango.
He hid his true talent from us. He deserves his world ranking.
I don't believe it...
Concentrate on your footwork rather than on your punches.
There! Light steps, just like that.
Carlos's manager,
can he show us his superb illegal elbow strike?
All these idiots in the room were tricked,
but not me!
It's Yabuki... Joe Yabuki.
What?
It's him. Why is he here?
Stop, Carlos.
Mr. Matsuki! Are you here?
Call Miss Yoko right away.
I'm here Robert.
Miss Yoko! An intruder is in the training room.
Take him out immediately.
He'll distract Carlos's focus.
You're treating me like an intruder?
That's not very nice, Mr. Robert.
I'm a professional boxer.
I want to watch the training of a world champion to learn.
Be more welcoming.
"Master" Carlos!
Show me a bit of that magnificent elbow strike.
"Elbow strike"? What are you talking about?
President Shiraki, what is this "elbow strike"?
Carlos's sparring is finished for today.
You are asked to leave.
But...
I'm sorry, but I must ask you to leave.
She kicked us out...
- Oh well. - What is this "elbow strike"?
Yabuki, what do you want?
Even if you denounce Carlos's irregularity,
you gain nothing.
Denounce it? It could be a funny remark.
I had not thought of that.
So, what do you want?
Yabuki, get down from the ring.
You're disturbing Carlos's sparring.
I guess you know that I'm toast in the ring.
I'm a little broke.
So, I've come to ask you for a job.
How much would you pay me to be Carlos's sparring partner?
I won't ask for a lot.
Just enough to eat for a few days and play pachinko.
Please...
The "master" that does his tranquil show in an overheated ring,
taking responsibility for unspeakable irregularities.
I want to cross gloves with him.
No. Carlos will spar with the partners I schedule.
I select his partners according to his program.
This isn't the place for you.
- Robert... - Yes?
Would you accept, if I asked you?
On the condition
that they use gloves 454 g to absorb the blows better.
What do you say, Robert?
Okay, if you insist...
Great!
I don't care if they weigh 454 g or 1 kg.
Here, a gift. It's not bad!
I'm gonna get ready right away!
Hey, look.
The boss of the Tange club.
That's right.
Mr. Tange, what are you doing here?
The boss doing overtime?
Well... Yes, that's right.
We actually saw Yabuki at the Shiraki club not long ago.
He seemed strange.
Yeah, he seemed to be looking for a fight.
What?
Wow, they are big and heavy.
"Master" Carlos, we can stay good looking with these.
But even with 454 g, there's bound to sores in battle.
A "battle"? Did you hear that, Robert?
Robert, please. Music!
Okay, please play Carlos's music!
It's great. It makes me want to dance.
Let's dance!
The No. 6 ranking world champion is quite a catch
but what interests me is not a tranquil hit.
It's your nature as a boxer.
I want to discover that at any cost!
Here it comes!
I'll wait.
Come on. With these 454 g gloves,
even my cross-counter won't affect you.
Come on, now.
Show me your true nature.
There... I'd rather see you like that.
Robert! Stop music! Stop!
Stop music!
Thank you, sir Robert!
That's what I feared.
Joe, you idiot!
Will you ever understand?
Carlos, you were quite amused.
Go take your shower.
- No, Robert. This isn't over. - What?
Look.
He's still in his fighting pose.
And he almost struck me.
I can't stop here.
Carlos!
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