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
Yes, hello?
Ah! Hello, Mr. Ohashi. No...
Yes, everything's going perfectly well.
What?
Yes... Yes!
What is it?
What's wrong, Gramps?
Joe, get in the ring. I'm gonna be your sparring partner!
Are you sure, boss?
What do you doing, hm?
Here I come!
You alright, Gramps?
I just spoke with Mr. Ohashi. He's coming back from Los Angeles.
Finally!
They set the date where you'll challenge the champion!
What'd you say?
The date is set, I said!
Good.
That's it, huh?
August 17th.
The match will be at the National Martial Arts Stadium.
So, are you happy?
Of course!
You amaze me!
José, I've finally got you.
Finally!
World Bantamweight Championship August 17th
Mendoza V.S. Yabuki At the National Martial Arts Stadium
Episode 41: José Arrives in Japan... The Match Date Approaches!
It's sooner than I thought.
I was sure that it would be a bit later.
You doubt that Yabuki is suffering from punch-drunk syndrome.
I know it's been concerning you.
Did you get a diagnosis from Dr. Kininski, Yoko?
Well, he has the video of the match but...
He can't be a hundred percent sure.
But Yabuki has nothing to fear, according to the doctor.
The doctor sent me a letter.
"At first glance, a punch-drunk boxer
may seem to be in full progression
and have a lot of energy.
But a common symptom may be occurring.
If someone with punch-drunk syndrome dominates the match from the beginning
he can complete it without any problems.
But if he receives great damage,
it's more difficult to recover.
A boxer in perfect condition could overcome the physical damage
using his mental strength.
But someone with punch-drunk syndrome cannot keep fighting.
His movements will be much slower.
He'll be incapable of focusing on an object, he'll stagger like he's sleepwalking.
But Yabuki...
despite the great shock, counter-attacked during the same round.
It was an amazing reaction...
He got up immediately and still fought very boldly
and led himself to victory.
His mental strength is as hard as iron.
He doesn't have punch-drunk syndrome.
A boxer so healthy and lively as him
is rare in the world."
He's convinced.
I see.
With Dr. Kininski's guarantee, there's no reason to worry.
I imagine you must be relieved.
I'd like to believe it and be overjoyed but...
President...
There's a call from abroad from Dr. Kininski.
Thank you.
Dr. Kininski? It's Yoko Shiraki.
Yes, I received your letter.
Precisely, I have something to ask you regarding the subject.
Yes... Yes.
Joe! The date of the match is set, they say!
Good luck! We'll come with banners!
Hey!
- Joe! - Yabuki.
You've set the date, huh?
Yes... Indeed.
Indeed? You're so smug!
Joe, the date of the match against José has been set, I heard.
We decided to delay our honeymoon,
since I have to be your trainer.
You don't have to.
One of the club boys could fill in for you.
I wouldn't want to keep a young couple from something like that.
You're kidding, right?
You're kidding, right Joe?
It doesn't matter! It doesn't change anything!
I'll always be your trainer...
Please, don't be like that.
Hey, it's fine. I understand, Nishi.
Yabuki...
Good luck.
I promise you a super victory.
It'll be my wedding gift!
Thank you.
Hey, Nishi. I gotta go.
See ya, Noriko!
Come on, let's go!
Noriko will be a good wife.
Yes, very good for Nishi.
You like her too, don't you?
Bastard! Do you realize what you're saying?
Idiot!
Bastard!
They're here!
Joe! What were you doing?
You promised to take us to the festival!
Damn it...
Joe!
A lady doesn't straddle in a yukata. It's not proper.
Well, are we going?
Yes...
Missed again!
This is the fifth time, Joe.
Winner: Tonkichi!
And... Boom!
- Is this yours? - Oh, thank you.
Yeah!
You get it every time!
Let's go again!
Hey, champ...
Now, we'll be arriving at Narita airport very shortly.
He's here! The world bantamweight champion,
José Mendoza, is in that plane!
The silhouette of the plane gets bigger!
A great black shadow is about to land on Japan.
Match of the Century... A Duel in Tokyo...
That's what they've called his match against Yabuki.
In any case, the champion has landed in Japan
two days after the date of the match was revealed.
We can only imagine
his considerable motivation for this match.
He's arrived... For real!
- Mr. Tange. - Yes.
- This is for you. - Right.
Joe! I...
I know what you want to say. I know.
"Now, there's no going back." Right?
I know. I'm well aware.
They're here!
It's really the world champion. What class!
And what dignity!
The champion, José Mendoza and his challenger, Joe Yabuki
have just signed for the world championship.
We are pleased to bring you this news.
As you know, the match will take place on August 17th
at the National Martial Arts Stadium.
Champion, what are your impressions of your challenger?
The champion says:
"Joe Yabuki is a very good boxer.
I am happy to confront an opponent so formidable.
I give thanks to God."
The match is in one month. You've come quite early.
Please, tell us why.
"It's not that early for me.
I want to prepare as best as I can for the ring out of respect for my challenger."
Thank you, champion.
And you, Yabuki? What are you feeling, right now?
- Nothing. Nothing special. - Hey, Joe!
I don't believe it! You've been waiting for this moment, Yabuki!
Since the defeat of Carlos Rivera, The Crownless King,
your ultimate goal was to confront the champion José, wasn't it?
Carlos is another story.
All I can say is...
that August 17th will be the best day of my life.
That is all.
Hey, Joe Yabuki, let's do our best for the fight.
Alright.
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
Hi, Miss Yoko!
Doctor Kininski.
Thank you for coming, I'm sure you're very busy.
I have to do José's monthly check-up anyways.
How's Joe Yabuki?
I wanted to ask you something, actually.
Quit switching to hard punches!
Do more jabs! More jabs!
A soft high, a hard low!
Your legs aren't following the rhythm of the high!
If you fight like an idiot, José will kill you!
It's the world championship. They're gonna be ruthless.
Yabuki's engine has turned around, they say.
While the champion, he's very calm. A little too calm, even.
To recover from jet lag,
he went to the Shimoda spa.
Hey! Out of the way!
Move, out of the way!
Use your hips! Your hips!
Heave ho!
Move it!
It's gonna start!
Damn it! I forgot.
Is it that time already?
Sorry! I'll get ready right now.
What about the training, Mr. Tange?
Nishi's getting married today.
The training is cancelled!
One's attacking the world title,
and the other is getting married to get some honest happiness.
Two happy events for the club. They're at the peak of happiness.
Hurry up! The ceremony is gonna start!
We're just in time...
I'm hungry!
The ceremony is very stressful, they say.
Now, the couple will enter.
Wow!
She's become very beautiful, our little Noriko!
What a beautiful couple!
Hey, handsome! Don't look so nervous.
Stand up straight! You're ruining the look of the new tuxedo!
Hey, Joe!
Well... Here's the bride's wedding ring.
Nishi, you're shaking! Hang in there.
Hey! This is a happy moment. Don't cry.
Congratulations!
Now... I will ask our dear guests
to make a "speak".
Idiot! A speech! Not a "speak"!
We will now listen to a speech from the groom's best man
who is also the famous challenger of the world title...
If you please, Mr. Joe Yabuki!
Nishi and Noriko, congratulations!
Nishi, I remember our first meeting very well.
It was in the correction house.
Correction... What!?
Joe! Hey!
Isolated from the world,
we are trapped between four walls...
Hey, stop, Joe!
I never imagined such a hell...
That was the song of the Tokyo Correction House.
Joe!
We brawled like madmen. I remember.
And it become our job later.
But you became very wise, a guy to look up to.
In the end, you married a beautiful woman...
I hope that you will be happy, that's all.
Hey, champ! Dr. Kininski has just arrived in Japan.
I was told by the Shiraki Gym a little while ago.
We're gonna start sparring after getting back to Tokyo
to get your regular check-up tomorrow, okay?
Okay...
Joe 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