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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
There are two conditions...
The first: Before challenging the world champion José Mendoza,
Yabuki must defend his Eastern title once more.
Defend his Eastern title?
The second:
The challenger will be chosen by the Shiraki gym.
Those are the two conditions.
I don't understand...
I really don't understand what that woman wants...
Episode 37: The Wild Child ...Harimao
Good evening, Miss.
Our managers are calling us one after the other from Asia.
Thank you.
I've uncovered a hidden talent that meets your demands:
A Malaysian named Harimao. We won't find any better.
Harimao is a true savage, brutal and powerful.
He is perfect.
I've discovered a savage boxer.
His name is Harimao.
They all ended up finding the same person.
I see that. A Malaysian named Harimao.
Harimao means tiger in Malaysian.
At first, he used his real name,
but after seeing him fight in the ring, he was given the nickname spontaneously.
Contact our managers right away.
Harimao must come immediately to Japan.
Yes, understood!
What kind of boxer is he?
Apart from the fact that he ranks No. 9 in the East, we have no information.
- Wait, Miss Shiraki! - Who is he?
You will soon understand...
His nickname, the Malaysian Tiger, fits like a glove.
What's wrong?
That was probably his first time on an airplane.
He's must be extremely agitated.
Calm down, Harimao! Mr. Harimao!
A picture!
No! No flash!
Stop! He'll panic!
He was born in the middle of the Malaysian jungle.
He only understands his native language.
Chocolate?!
He loves it. He calms down when we give it to him.
Over there, only a certain few become warriors
and hunt ferocious animals in the jungle.
Harimao is exceptional. He became a hunter at 12 or 13.
At 16 years old, no one could compete against him.
His incredible physical abilities eventually attracted
the attention of an English reporter.
Being an avid boxing fan,
he gave boxing gloves to this savage warrior.
And he became his manager.
So that explains our Mr. Chocolate...
Anyways, his manager didn't accompany him.
He was too authoritative with Harimao one day and unleashed the anger of the Tiger,
who dealt him a punch that broke his chin.
He's been hospitalized.
My God!
Bridge of Tears
These are his records:
Since his debut, he's won 17 matches by K.O.
He ended most of them in less than 5 rounds!
- Hup! - Let's go!
Come on! Oh, almost!
Hey, Joe! It's your turn, now. Hey, Joe!
Okay.
He perfectly embodies the hero of The Jungle Book.
She's found quite a guy!
Who's my opponent?
It's me! I've won 17 times in a row!
Alright, watch and learn!
I don't understand!
Why does she want another match?
And why must it be against this guy?
I don't understand...
Go! Move your legs!
If you keep going like this, you won't even get a licence!
He's right. You've gotta liven things up.
Ow!
Idiot!
Listen, everyone!
You have to at least be Joe's sparring partner!
Yes, that's right.
- Evening! - Evening.
Here they are!
You came late tonight.
Sorry, Gramps. We were overwhelmed today.
Hey, Noriko. Evening.
Evening, Yabuki.
These are from my father.
Natural strawberries. They're delicious.
Oh, how nice!
You don't know how happy it makes me
to be your sparring-partner once a week.
It's my only hobby.
Nishi, you've flattered me nicely, but I know everything.
You were playing golf, weren't you?
The boss offered me to play with him.
It's to be social.
Like this...
And this?
Nice swing!
- Will you teach me one day? - I'm still not very good...
Hey, you're wasting time!
Hurry and start!
Today on TV
I saw Yabuki's next opponent, Harimao.
What? He's here?
At Narita? So, what's he like, this famous Harimao?
You alright, Joe?
Your partner hasn't boxed in forever!
Nishi, did you give him a low blow?
No, I just...
Joe!
Joe, you alright?
No! I'm dead...
That was a hard hit... Noriko!
Yes?
Don't have a domestic dispute with Nishi, okay?
He's still tough!
Idiot!
Quit messing around! Be serious!
Anyways, Noriko and Nishi aren't together anymore.
That's not what the kids and neighbours told me.
- You're up to date, right? - Uh yeah... Kind of.
Noriko!
Yabuki! It's your fault, obviously!
- Oh really? - Of course!
Noriko!
I'm sorry, Noriko. Sorry.
It's been a while since I've seen you...
I was only joking... Sorry!
Please, forgive me.
It's not worth it to apologize so much.
I'm not really crying, it's a joke.
You got me! You're too strong!
Am I?
Come on. Let's go back in. They'll be worried.
Okay.
- Yabuki... - Yes?
You seem very calm.
Before, you never used to joke during sparring.
Whether it was during sparring or a match
when you were in the ring, with gloves on,
you became very fierce.
You're wrong, Noriko.
I'm not calm.
I'm actually fixed on a goal. Understand?
And I'm heading straight for it. That's what it is.
But when there are obstacles in my way, it demotivates me.
I'm sorry about Nishi, he came for nothing.
Obstacles? Are you talking about your next title match?
I want to... Finally... Ignite like a torch
when I face José Mendoza.
"Nothing remains but white ash..."
You're selfish. You only live for yourself.
You're selfish...
Come on, Nishi's waiting for us.
- Get ready, Nishi! - Alright!
Excellent combination, Joe!
Miss Shiraki, does Yabuki know about our visit?
No, not at all.
Mister, please, get out.
Hey, Nishi. Wait a sec!
Well, look who's here!
Pardon this unexpected visit.
I'm sorry to disturb your training
but I really wanted to say hello to Mr. Tange and Yabuki.
What do you mean, "say hello"?
A Malaysian boxer, Harimao, would like to pay his respects
to the Eastern champion, Joe Yabuki.
I'm warning you!
Harimao or Haribo or whatever...
I still haven't accepted to face you!
Joe, stop it...
Do you understand?
Miss Promoter, I have nothing to do with your greeting.
But Yabuki...
I understand how you feel.
But before the title match against José
you should warm up with a less important fight...
Yes, that's right! It's a great idea to give you more momentum!
Hey, shoes aren't allowed!
It's brand new here!
Leave him, Gramps. Since he's from the jungle
I think you can be tolerant of his shoes.
What?
Is he showing me respect with this fierce look?
Yabuki, shake his hand.
Take a picture!
I guess I have no choice...
Here.
Oww...
Bastard! Are you crazy or what?
It's a scoop!
Bastard, don't hurt my Joe!
Calm down, Harimao!
It's alright. Let go.
He needs to be free a bit.
Yabuki, I'm sorry!
Forgive him.
He comes from a jungle far from civilization.
Quiet!
Go on, let go.
Mr. Yabuki, forgive him, I beg you!
Here, Harimao, your chocolate.
Geez! I don't believe it!
You animal!
Out of my way!
Yabuki, this isn't like you.
What?
I'm glad you retained yourself
but I'm surprised you haven't done anything considering what he did to you!
Hey, that's enough making fun of me.
Who asked me to forgive him just now?
It was you, wasn't it?
What are you playing at?
Idiot!
Out of my way!
Joe, where are you going?
Leave me alone! I'm gonna go run!
Bridge of Tears
Tange Boxing Gym
Hey, apprentice boxers! Where's Joe?
Upstairs...
Joe!
Hey! Why are you up so early?
Joe, what is this!?
Joe Yabuki, Destroyed with One Blow
Hey! That picture's huge!
Damn it! Why didn't you counter attack!?
Don't you care that they're making fun of you?
Big brother Joe...
You're being very formal, Kinoko...
I feel a deep spite...
Don't be so dramatic!
Why don't we go play pachinko?
We're not in the mood for it!
Wait for me at the bridge. I'm gonna go change.
Okay!
Of course the kids are shocked.
It's outrageous for a guy whose job is to fight.
I swear... Printing that photo... Those reporters are idiots!
Joe!
What?
I know you're mad at the reporters but you still have to face Harimao.
Before, you used to be like that.
What are you imagining?
Here I am!
- Where's Joe? - Weird... He had this machine.
I see...
I'm beginning to understand why you chose this Malaysian.
You want a match
between Harimao, a real wild one, and Yabuki the Wild Child...
Because...
Joe Yabuki has changed.
The old Yabuki would never have been taken by surprise.
He was always ready to fight against anything.
He had the instincts of a beast. He was full of fighting spirit.
Am I wrong?
You were afraid for him... Afraid he would confront José in his current state.
It is true that he has acquired both strength and technique.
But he's lost his wild nature.
However, it's the key to confronting José, a perfect boxer.
You must use Harimao to regain it.
Yabuki must find that wild nature...
Is Yabuki really in the process of forgetting his own nature?
I'm not certain yet but...
In my opinion, I believe he is.
You've always watched him. And you noticed this change.
I don't know... The training session is about to begin.
Really? Tanabe's winning!
He doesn't seem like Yabuki's attacker.
The Malaysian Tiger! In the ring, he's more like a cat.
His name is Tanabe?
Yes, Isamu Tanabe, No. 5 national featherweight. He's too strong for Harimao.
Oh, it's you!
Take another picture of me, but with more class this time.
Hey, Tanabe! Out of the way, Tanabe!
He demolished the No. 5 in a flash!
You're doing great! Here, this is to congratulate you.
Yabuki, please, get out of the ring!
No need to shout!
I'm giving him a surprise visit, like you.
Here, this is for you.
Someone give me some gloves!
I might hurt his head with bare hands.
Move it! Come on!
Someone give Yabuki some gloves!
Thanks.
Right, now ring the bell. It's more serious that way.
Bastard!
This isn't wrestling! Wait for the gong!
I'll teach you how to do boxing!
What a tough guy! He's definitely the Eastern champion!
You understand? Bastard!
Get up, Harimao! Come on!
Yabuki, stop! Harimao doesn't have the strength!
Man! What mediocrity!
He doesn't deserve his luxurious chocolate!
Yabuki... Give me the gloves.
Here.
Thanks.
Harimao! What are you doing?!
Yabuki...
I understand...
I understand. You want to challenge me...
I accept!
But beware, once the bell sounds
nothing will stop me until the end.
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