Takara Fansubs Translation: Shippothekit
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I dreamed of you
Hearing the memories
It was of my youth
That you sang
Midnight blues
Hey hey hey blues
Just like junkie blues
Your shout will tremble the human heart
He's been hurt, crazy lazy blues
Midnight blues
Let me hear it!
Hey hey hey blues
Still rollin' the blues
Your heat is unforgettable
Congratulations, Yabuki, on keeping your Eastern title.
To be honest, you had me scared.
You barely finished the match, but you have your number again!
José! Where is José?
José Mendoza, wait!
Listen to me, José.
I trained a bit, today.
You're next!
Next you, as they say!
It's nothing. Just some fan service.
"Next you", I said.
Episode 30: Great Champion... José
The fire dance...
It's captivating.
You told me...
that you had business with José.
What business?
- Another cocktail? - Don't change the subject.
It's hot here.
Why don't we take a walk on the beach?
Alright. Let's go.
Joe, I'm gonna stay here and have a drink.
What's that shining between the waves?
I don't know.
Hurry and spit it out.
What's your business with him?
I'll tell you when the time comes,
not before.
Are you trying to tell me that you made me come here for nothing?
No.
I just asked you to take a walk.
Like... Like this?
Yabuki, do you know how to drive?
Get in, you'll see.
Oh! Whoa!
Wow! You're good!
Do you really think I have a license?
Pull!
Hey, champ, you got a phone call from your wife.
I don't want to jump in.
What?
I've known many types of boxers.
Tooru Rikiishi gave everything he had in the ring,
to fight manfully until the end.
Carlos Rivera,
was always elegant and joyful.
He fought like he was dancing to a Latino rhythm with energy.
And that guy who remained imperturbable like a fighting machine,
that Dragon Kim...
They're all different from him.
Him, he is strangely calm and quiet...
And a good father to his family...
So, you're on vacation, now?
You defended the title and you don't have to attend José's match anymore.
I can't stand having nothing to do...
But I can't help but think:
Who is José Mendoza?
What do you want?
Nothing.
But I know more than you about José.
I went to Mexico before coming here.
That's enough, you weasel!
I won't fight against his past.
You're right!
But it may help you to know.
I'm interested in today's José.
Not something that's over and done with!
Go, go, go!
Next is my turn.
Okay, why don't you ask your dad?
Firing exercise in the morning.
Horseback riding with his family in the afternoon.
With his family?
Turn around, I don't want to see José with his family.
What? But you wanted to see today's José.
You must see José Mendoza fight in the ring
and with his family
if you want to know the great champion boxer.
Oh! What nice jockey!
José Mendoza: nationality Mexican, 30 years old.
Married with four children.
He's defended his W.B.C. title 14 times.
He's won all his matches by K.O.
Who could say he has a match in a week?
He seems to be on vacation before a match.
He's no ordinary boxer.
Others would fear falling from a horse
or catching a cold that would prevent them from entering the ring.
But José fears nothing.
He's sure of himself.
Sure not to miss anything, even in his private life.
In fact, on every level,
he trains hard and watches his health closely.
He's sure of himself.
I understand.
They bug me, guys that are sure of themselves.
Take me back.
I prefer to be in the sun on the beach.
Are you leaving already?
I wasn't the only one who saw you through the club house window.
The champion would like you to have tea with him.
I just had a coffee... but I'll go say hello.
- Joe Yabuki? - Yes.
Hello, Mister Champion!
Hello, Mister Joe Yabuki.
Bastard!
Well, I have something to do. So I have to go now.
Wait! I have something to ask you!
Why did you use Carlos to announce your match?
His photo with the triumphant words:
"The man who defeated Carlos!"
It's pathetic, for a respectable man like you!
You should pay your respects to that boxer who left the ring.
And you humiliated him.
What right did you have?
Mr. Weasel! Translate.
Alright.
I don't want to make any excuse but I didn't make those things up.
My promoter made that poster to sell tickets,
without asking my opinion.
That poster annoys me as much as you, believe me.
Oh look! That is dad's picture!
Chelsea, do you know who he is?
Yes, Carlos Rivera!
He used to be my powerful rival.
Well? Satisfied?
I don't know.
Miss Yoko, José's going to go to the doctor to have a regular check-up.
Would you like to come with us?
Regular check-up?
Yeah, he takes doctor check-ups once every month
to keep up his condition.
Congratulations, champion.
Not only do you control your training,
but your health as well.
In return for obtaining wealth and glory, sometimes
we get beat during the fight in the ring and we become a disabled person.
I have seen many friends and well-experienced boxers damaged
but I don't want to end up with such a tragedy
for my beloved family.
No, no, I don't see any problems.
You seem to be in perfect condition.
Miss Yoko, may I introduce Dr. Kininski.
He's my doctor and a highly reputed specialist
in health care for boxers.
Health care for boxers?
Since you are a boxing promoter
I really wanted to introduce him to you.
Nice to meet you, Miss Yoko.
I'm Kininski. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, Dr. Kininski.
You speak Japanese very well.
Thank you... I teach Japanese at the University of Hawaii.
It's amazing, actually...
I've never met a female boxing promoter.
If you need anything concerning boxer's health, I will gladly help you.
I'm at your service.
Yes, thank you very much.
Oh yes...
I'd like to give you this book.
It's the result of my research, particularly on punch-drunk syndrome.
Punch-drunk?
Here.
- Miss Yoko. - Yes?
Well, we better get down to business now.
I still feel shaky like I'm still on the horse.
It was funny, your horse race.
Will we ever...
race in the ring?
May I sit with you?
Of course, Miss!
Come on! Don't be shy.
Yabuki, Mr. Tange...
Yes?
This is very important.
I made an agreement with José Mendoza.
What agreement?
I now have the exclusivity of organizing José Mendoza's matches in Japan.
I gave $15,000 to the champion to have the privilege
of being his promoter for Japan.
Without my permission, no one, not even the TV network,
can organize a match with José Mendoza.
He will fight once in Japan.
to defend his world title.
The place and date are not set but it'll be in less than a year.
Autumn at the earliest.
Of course, the first candidate to confront him
will be the Eastern champion: Joe Yabuki.
Do you have any objection?
Of course not!
Well then, good night.
Is she an angel or a demon?
Though, I don't mind her organizing the match.
As long as I can confront José,
I have no objection.
Tomorrow is tomorrow, the sun will rise
Your yesterdays can't be returned to again
The river's path is unknown
There will be calms and waterfalls
But until you see the ocean
The current will keep on going