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
Almost all the seats are already sold.
The Battle of the New Year Bell
Yes, we had a week to get everything ready.
We had to find the venue, publish the tickets
and make the advertisements with the journalists...
Thanks to you it was all done quickly.
Without the help of the president of the Shiraki Club,
this wouldn't have been possible.
No. It's thanks to your idea:
"the battle of the New Year Bell."
A match at 11:30 pm,
that's when the New Year Bell will start to ring.
You flatter me, but it was the only solution.
- It is unbelievable. - What is?
I'm talking about Yabuki.
He was on the verge of retirement,
but after his fight was organized the fans came running.
The boxing amateurs were fascinated
with the beastly instinct he released, it gave him a certain charm.
They're like you.
Most of the fans want to see the destructive force of Carlos
who K.O.'d Ozaki during the first round in ten seconds.
In any case, Yoko, I appreciate your efforts
of bringing the South American boxer, Carlos Rivera.
I really hope that he will be
the new Toru Rikiishi for Yabuki.
I expect from him the same thing as you.
I am confident that Yabuki regain his former glory tonight.
I'm sure of it.
I'm scared!
Episode 11: Beginning of the Struggle... Carlos VS Joe
The bell's going to ring at 11:30 pm. We have time,
do you think we can leave him here?
- Can we play now? - Sure.
Where you going, Gramps?
Uhh... To the bathroom.
Do you have any sake?
My Joe...
If you only knew... That I'm trembling now...
Still, I am your coach. I must believe in the best of you,
but I'm still trembling.
I can't even think of the results.
What I want is...
to just celebrate the New Year with you in good health.
I hope that Carlos, your formidable opponent,
will let you return safe and sound. I don't want anything else!
You're bleeding...
Come in.
Carlos, it's time.
Let's go.
Okay, Robert.
Carlos Rivera VS Joe Yabuki
N26, row H...
Here are our seats!
Gramps...
You're drunk, right? You reek of alcohol.
Well...
I stink?
Gramps, I'll take over.
That's okay. I don't mind the smell.
I understand why you need to drink.
I'd like a bit of a drink myself.
To celebrate this occasion to slaughter without scruple.
Alright, Joe! Crush that little Carlos for me!
Let's see... Vaseline...
What did I do with the vaseline?
I'm counting on you, Gramps.
You know?
Yes, I know. I know very well, Joe.
No wonder you're afraid.
Live Boxing
Carlos Rivera - No. 6 Bantamweight World Champ-
Joe Yabuki -Japanese Bantamweight-
Loyal friends of boxing,
we are about to celebrate the new year
with an exceptional match:
Carlos Rivera against Joe Yabuki, a match of 12 rounds.
Live from the ring.
Excuse me, please!
- Yes? - Good evening.
Give me some clementines for 500 yen.
Alright. I'll come right away.
- Actually... - Yes?
The store where we usually watch TV
is closed today.
Hm?
Could we come inside to watch the boxing match on TV?
Of course, come in!
I'm not alone...
Hey, everyone! They said yes!
Celebrating the New Year with boxing. What a good idea.
Carlos, how many seconds to take down Yabuki?
Less than 10 seconds, I bet.
And here's Joe the Scrapper!
We missed you!
Incredible! The room is cheering for Joe!
Of course! He was at the bottom of the hole,
but he's handsome like me!
- What was that? - What'd you say?
What? Aren't you happy?
After the instructions from the referee, the bell will finally ring.
Damn!
Stop!
Amazing! They're going all out, those two!
From the first round, they let their blows pour down!
It's an impressive match!
Alright, Joe! You're even matched in this round.
As long as you hit him.
"Even matched"?
Are you kidding? He's just following my own pace.
What?
Look. He's not out of breath at all.
While I'm at my maximum, he hasn't even reached 80%.
It was just a round to gather information.
You are pessimistic. It's not like you.
I'm like you. That's why I'm so pessimistic.
But the difference between you and me
is that I will never throw in the towel.
So that's it.
I see...
That's what I thought.
From this round on, no more fun, right?
Very good. You're right, "master"!
What's wrong, Yabuki? Get up!
It's too early to sleep!
4...
You're right,
if I stay on the ground, the match will end.
8...
Fight!
That's it! The cross-counter, his specialty.
Carlos!
Carlos is down! It's his turn now.
Alright! My Joe has won!
Can Carlos stand up?
Is he getting up?
Damn! He got up!
Gramps, he's hanging on.
Joe's hanging on!
He might actually do it!
I don't understand... It's impossible!
A world class boxer like Carlos
being fooled by the same blow from the sparring?
Look, Nishi...
Look at Carlos. He was weakened by the blow,
but he's smiling very calmly.
Hurray! Hurray!
Stop!
That was close! Too bad!
You alright, Carlos? How could you let yourself get hit?
It was the same cross-counter from the sparring.
Taking the same blow twice,
only proves that we don't have the makings of greatness.
I promised to let you do what you wanted,
but I must warn you!
You're going to challenge the world champion.
You mustn't lose today!
Trust me, Robert.
I took the cross-counter on purpose.
Great job, Joe! The next round will be the key!
Carlos is no longer standing because of your punch.
Stop, Nishi.
You think he's not a tough guy?
He calculated how to reduce my blow at maximum.
I think it's a preparation for the future.
He's planning something, no doubt.
That's it, Joe! I think you're right.
It's been bugging me for a while.
But you think he's planning something? What's his plan do you think?
Calm down, Gramps... No use in panicking.
Anyways, the only solution, is to fight by instinct.
I'm so excited that I'm trembling.
I've missed that.
Round 3!
No, Carlos! No!
Joe! Get out of the ropes!
Great upper from Carlos,
who managed to dodge Yabuki's cross-counter.
Only a world title like Carlos could dodge Yabuki's blow!
2...
3...
4...
He's going to get up. I'm sure of it.
6...
7...
8...
He's affected me, that guy.
Wow! Incredible!
Yabuki is provoking him!
Though his cross-counter was avoided,
Yabuki still got up and
is provoking Carlos! Does he have an ulterior motive?
Does he think that his cross-counter can still work?
Come on, Carlos!
Oh no!
It's strong!!
Yabuki has literally demolished Carlos. Using the ropes,
Yabuki punched the stomach. Can he stand back up?
5...
6...
Stay on the ground, Carlos!
8...
9...
Great job, Carlos! You're very strong!
Nice guts!
Stop!
Stop! The bell has rung!
Oh, really?
Joe...
Give me another shot like that in the ropes,
but this time, it'll be you who'll be on the ground.
You'll see that those ropes that you used as weapons,
can transform into iron bars.
Good luck.
"Iron bars"?
- Carlos... - Yeah?
Are you hurt?
Can you see me?
Joe, your mouth is bleeding, right? Show it to me.
It's nothing.
Still, you impress me...
You managed to take advantage of Carlos.
That compliment will bring you nothing.
"Compliment"?
Forget it. Will you keep quiet?
I'm trying to think.
"To think"?
Yes. How can those ropes transform into iron bars?
Hey Nishi! That's it! He is asleep and delirious at the same time.
What?
Carlos, do not attack in the ropes anymore.
Yabuki is taking the blows on purpose to counter attack, it's his trick.
That type of boxer prefers to fight in the ropes.
Provoke him in the center of the ring.
Don't worry, Robert.
I want to defeat him in the ropes.
It's his favourite game, I'll battle him in the ropes.
This will be my true victory, you understand?
Carlos!
I'm about to confront a true boxer.
So I want a true victory.
Round 4!
And it's the 4th round.
The match is becoming more and more interesting, Mr. Tono.
The reversal of the situation isn't the only interesting part of the match.
They don't just use physical force.
They are aware enough to read the moves of their opponent.
The two boxers have an ironclad enthusiasm.
Whatever the outcome,
that energy displayed by Yabuki against the No. 6 world champion
is a real surprise that concludes the year in style.
So, Yabuki? Aren't you going into the ropes?
What?
Well, okay. If you want my cross-counter so much,
prepare yourself for it.
Well Yabuki, what are you going to do?
You can't count on the ropes anymore.
So these are the "iron bars"?
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