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
I made an agreement with José Mendoza.
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.
Hey champ, how 'bout a few words about tomorrow's fight?
This is the largest match we've ever had in Hawaii, you know,
and all the boxing fans expect to see a good fight.
Would you say something to your fans here in Hawaii?
Yeah, please say something to your fans, champ.
Mr. José!
Episode 31: Meaning... Of the V Sign
Gramps, won't you swim a bit?
If you drink that booze all day you'll rust!
In the water I'm a real flatiron!
This is your last vacation day in Hawaii.
Ah, it's you. Yes, that's right.
Tonight, after José's match, we'll return to Japan.
Have you seen the paper?
No! The papers aren't in hiragana or kanji in Hawaii.
But the beer is good!
I'll show you an interesting article.
It's not a big deal, that pose, coming from a great master.
Translate the article for me.
He responded to the journalists with a V sign.
And then he immediately added:
This V sign is dedicated to a violent little Japanese friend who made a long journey.
The V symbolizes victory and the number 2...
Hey, boy! I'm out of beer!
Hurry, hubba-hubba! Bring me one to the pool!
Gramps! We're going shopping later!
Can you walk?
You bet!
I see.
It was a reference mocking my K.O. in 2 rounds challenge.
- Later. - I also...
have a message from Miss Shiraki.
The contract with José she talked about yesterday,
will not be revealed to TV-Kanto.
That was her message.
Of course...
TV-Kanto is desperate to organize this match.
If they knew about it, it would be a disastrous!
Exactly.
Idiot!
Ah!
"Dear Joe,
First off, I want to congratulate you on defending your title.
The people of the district are so happy, it's like a second Christmas.
Of course, we're proud of you.
But life without you is still sad.
The work on the new gym is going well.
When you return, we'll probably put the ridgepole up,
like Nishi said. Our dear Nishi the Mammoth...
Thanks you in advance for the presents!
See you soon, our dear champion Joe."
Here it is! A duty free shop where we can buy stuff cheap.
Now, where's the alcohol?
"P.S.!
Our pachinko machine at the front of the arcade cheats now!
See ya!
Signed: Champion, representative of the district kids."
Show me that shell necklace.
Oh, look at that one... Isn't it beautiful?
Alright, I'll take 'em all!
Grab me thirty and gift wrap them.
Hey, Joe! Don't be an idiot! Think about what you're buying!
Maybe this'll be good for Sachi.
This is perfect for Tonkichi.
Don't waste your money! Be reasonable, okay?
A white birch... The blue sky and the South wind...
About returning to Japan...
What?
What about returning to Japan?
What'll I do until Fall?
Well, I'll just have to wait...
That's all I ever do, I know.
We are live from the ring on Waikiki Beach.
The world bantamweight champion, José Mendoza,
and the Hawaiian hero, featherweight champion,
Sam laukéa, will face each other in 10 rounds.
How will José fight before the Hawaiians?
And how will Sam laukéa attack the champion?
This is a non-title match, but still very interesting.
TV-Kanto presents to you
this special program, after the match between Yabuki and Pinan.
Look! The Eastern title holder, defeater of Pinan,
Joe Yabuki is among us!
It's not very nice out, it's really damp tonight!
And here is the world champion!
Silent but impressive!
A great man of wisdom, José Mendoza!
Listen, Joe, I was told about this Sam.
His arms are very strong from transporting sugar cane.
He's won 90% of his matches by K.O.
In America, he's called the Bull of Hawaii.
Oh really?
It'll be interesting to see
if José is disturbed by Sam's firepower.
Why's that?
I mean...
José is known throughout the world
for being a slugger of rare power.
But his kind can't take being hit in general.
Because they defeat their opponent before being hit themselves.
So...
If it's the same case for José...
Then maybe...
Maybe you have a chance to win.
I will dedicate this V sign to my dear buddy
who came all the way from Japan.
In any case,
I'll find out
what makes a great boxer...
Come on, Sam.
On purpose! He's letting him hit on purpose!
It's like he overheard us...
It's a message: Yabuki your punches will not affect me.
But what are you getting at, José?
What resistance!
He's thin, but it's like he wears armour.
Okay, Sam. Now it's my turn.
Hey, come back and fight!
7...
8...
9...
10!
Incredible!
The champion's V sign didn't signify 2 rounds or 2 minutes
but 2 punches!
At 1 min 23 sec of the first round,
in only two blows,
José Mendoza has sent the Bull of Hawaii to the ground!
I see...
He meant to say 2 blows.
I didn't think of that.
Joe, let's get going.
Hurry up, champ. Come to the waiting room.
Go ahead. I'll be there soon.
Joe, I'm leaving.
I don't want to catch a cold.
That was incredible, mister. What a fight!
And that's coming from me. Can you believe it?
You're a true genius.
I'll be waiting for you, champion.
I'll be waiting for you in Japan.
See ya.
I'll see you again.
See you again?
See you again...
See you again!
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
Joe, want some? It'll help you sleep.
- Just one drink. - Okay, okay.
Congrats on your trip to Hawaii.
You too, Gramps. Congrats.
You flatter me too much! What are you looking at?
Nothing really. I just saw
a cloud in the black sky.
I'm glad.
I think I see something behind that cloud...
See you again!
Welcome, Yabuki and President Tange!
Thank you, Mr. Ohashi.
It was a magnificent fight!
He's gained us millions of viewers!
Come to the V.I.P room.
We'll organize a press conference.
- Yabuki, are you aiming for the world title? Yabuki Press Conference
Wasn't it one of the motivations for the match in Hawaii?
You have history with José. What happened between you?
Nothing. It's not worth talking about.
Oh really? It made the headlines in the local press.
No comment.
I had a bit to drink on the plane so I'm a bit sleepy.
So, President Tange...
When will he challenge the world champion?
Uh well...
Don't talk about Yoko.
Hurry up, I want to sleep!
Uh, Gentlemen, I will answer this question.
TV-Kanto has already made all of the possible proposals
to José Mendoza's team.
We have no response at the moment.
But Yabuki will confront José in Tokyo,
and TV-Kanto will broadcast this match live to you.
We promise you that!
- Bravo, TV-Kanto! - Hang in there!
Hey, Joe...
Mr. Yabuki...
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