Nanikashira kojitsuketewa
lya na koto sakete ikiteta
Naiyou nante naiyone
Dono michi no tatsujin mo
Ichinichi ja naritatte nai
Sono risouzou mune ni daki
Muda guchi kikazu
Wakime mo furazu
Demo nakidashi soude nagedashitaku natte
Yowai jibun ni makesou naraba
Sonna jibun torikago ni ire
Tani e tsukiotose
Soshite kitto dare yori shinjite kureteru
yatsura no tame shinnen no tame
Tsuyoku nareru
Tsuranukya iisa
But, at any rate,
I wonder how much longer I have to sneak around like this?
After you've had a little more training,
you should be able to keep those delinquents under control
and take it easy again.
So, in other words,
I won't be able to take it easy unless I keep them under control.
You could put it that way.
But at least they can't find you here that easily.
I found you, Kenichi!
And the one you need to be careful with is Ikki Takeda, also a senior student.
He actually happens to be a former lightweight boxer.
B-Boxer?
That's right.
Supposedly, he used to be the upcoming rookie in the boxing world.
What is a guy like that doing in the delinquent group?
You know, orders are absolute in the Ragnarok.
A happy new year to you.
You're an extremely unpleasant jerk!
Man, my head itches!
Hey, by the way, is this the button from your sleeve?
Thanks.
Yabba dabba doo!
M-Man, you scared me!
What a punch! It was so fast I couldn't see it!
In that case, you look at your opponent's shoulder and guess the speed.
Okay!
H-He did it...
Now dodge it!
Okay!
Ti kau kon!
Hey, that's a kite.
It sure is peaceful, isn't it, Ukita-kun?
Come on, Takeda, pull yourself together, will you?
They told us that this is where Shirahama is hiding.
We've been waiting for him, but he hasn't shown up yet.
Maybe he sensed what we've been up to.
Don't you fall asleep!
Just take it easy.
"Take it easy"?
It's been a month already since Kisara-sama
asked us to bring Kenichi Shirahama to her!
Seriously, our position in Ragnarok is at risk!
Why can't we find him?
We're in the same school for god's sake!
Is he using some kind of magic or something?
I understand that this school is huge,
but to think he can manage to hide from us for this long...
Is he a guerilla or something?
Oh well, but I have an idea though.
Like I said, how can you be so nonchalant about- Huh?
A plan, you know. I've got a plan.
What do you call that? "Mission Impossible"?
Nah, I think it's a little different...
"Ryozanpaku"
What's the matter?
Hurry up and come at me, Kenichi-san.
I know, but...
It goes against my personal principle to raise a hand against a woman, so...
But, this is sparring practice,
so we're not going to get anywhere unless you attack me.
Hey, are you still talking nonsense like that?
You're wearing the gloves, aren't you? Well, even if you weren't,
your punches would have no effect anyway!
"Have no effect"
How insulting! Watch what you say!
Just do it!
But you know, Kenichi,
you should at least do some sparring before you go up against a boxer...
And unfortunately, you can't do it with me because I'll end up killing you.
It's true that we're too advanced as sparring partners for you
and it won't be much of a practice.
So, Miu is probably just about right for you.
Do it!
Yeah, but I just can't raise my hand against a girl...
He really is an interesting guy.
To him, kindness means rightness.
And it is his belief to stick with rightness...
But fighting is ruthless. At this rate he is-
Hey, Miu-san!
Hit him, Miu!
Apa!
Listen, Kenichi-kun!
You are kind.
However, refusing to make moves in a sparring match isn't kindness!
To have a half-hearted attitude against an opponent,
who very seriously seeks to improve your skills is an expression of rudeness!
Please forgive my rudeness.
Now I'm going to attack from this side!
Okay!
I couldn't even brush against her once!
You might not believe it, but Miu was doing it really slowly!
I really appreciate you doing this with me.
Are the places I kicked you yesterday okay?
I think I'm gradually developing tolerance to it, though...
This place is actually quiet and nice now that we've gotten used to it, huh?
It looks like you won't have to worry about meaningless conflicts
with those delinquents for now at least.
But, now that I think about it,
I've been all alone with her in a place where no one else is around...
I'm actually in a pretty sweet situation...
Your face is red.
- Eh? - Let me see.
Whoa!
Good. Looks like you don't have a fever.
I wouldn't want that to affect today's training, you know.
What's the matter?
Get it together, you fighting boy!
Well, well, well, Miu-san! Have some tea and calm down!
Huh? But I am calm...
Boy, I'm telling you! The tea is the best?
You know what's so good about it? It's the color!
"Haruo"
Thanks.
You alien again! What, are you from Planet Buttinsky?
Oh, it looks good. Thanks.
They're quails' eggs.
Wh-Where the heck did you come from?
He's been standing in that corner the whole time.
"Afterimage thought" He's been standing in that corner the whole time.
"Afterimage thought" You didn't notice that?
Don't be like that. We're buddies, aren't we?
Besides, I've got some information for you.
Is it about the boxer?
Right. The info on Ikki Takeda.
I had an awesome situation working for me!
And he always ruins it! Damn it!
Supposedly, he was a rising star who won the rookie pro boxing tournament.
An incredible fighter, who's said to have a punch called the "illusive left."
"Illusive left"?
Anyway, you need to watch for his left straight punch.
I've heard that those guys, who've been hit with it never even knew what hit them.
They checked out the video footage of the fight in slow motion afterwards,
but they still couldn't remember what happened.
I'm going to die soon, aren't I?
I guess. But I just couldn't figure out exactly what made him quit
being a boxer all of a sudden and degrade himself to some delinquent.
"Class 1-E"
You are the one who was supposed to ask Furinji to go to the movie!
You say that like it's nothing,
but it's kind of hard to come out and ask...
Who cares? Just do something about it quick!
They're going to stop showing that movie soon, you know!
Oh, I know! Why don't we become friends with that coward Kenichi first?
I get it. We're going to use that coward Kenichi to get to Furinji...
It's like, "If you want to shoot the general, shoot his horse," right?
Listen, from this moment on we're Shirahama's friends!
That's right! We're best friends!
- Huh? - Huh?
His best friends, come with me for a sec.
Yoo-hoo, everyone! It's time for Japanese class!
All right, why don't I take attendance first?
- Aoyama-kun! - I think I'll read my book.
This is the only time I get a chance to read, after all.
"The Martial Art of Fury"
What...
"I am going to kill your two friends now. If you want to rescue them, come to the rooftop right away!"
"Japanese"
F-Friends? Do I have any friends other than Miu-san?
T-Two?
Huh? We're missing Shimayama-kun and Tanaka-kun.
I wonder if they went home early...
Shimayama? Tanaka?
What's up, coward Kenichi?
Is that true people called you "coward Kenichi" back in junior high?
Those two?
They're more like the bullies who pick on me rather than my friends!
This has to be some kind of mistake.
It's one thing if Miu-san were to be kidnapped, but those two?
I wouldn't call them my friends. I just know their names. That's all.
Miu-san, where is the dividing line between friends and acquaintances?
Takeda, do you think a trick like this is really going to work?
He has no choice but to come here now that his friends are being held hostage.
This is a perfect strategy!
Normally they'd get scared and run.
No way.
What the hell is wrong with this dude?
I've always felt this way,
but something is definitely fundamentally different between him and me.
Who would show up in this kind of situation?
Where is he?
Excuse me, um, I don't mean to interrupt...
Huh?
...but w-we are not really Shirahama's friends...
What did you just say?
Didn't you call yourselves his best friends?
Actually we're more like the ones, who've been picking on him.
I'm sure he hates us.
In other words, even though we kidnapped you guys...
He will never show up!
In fact, he's probably getting a laugh out of this!
We did this for nothing?
Don't thrown them around too much.
What would you do if they died?
Shut up! I'm sick and tired of your way, anyway!
When I'm pissed off, I don't care who you are, I'll throw your ass around!
I'm a delinquent because I can do that!
Please give me a break!
Well, I guess I can say the same about myself.
Stop it!
Let go of my classmate!
See? I told you!
Is he some kind of idiot?
Human beings basically prefer to do the right thing.
But you know, Shirahama-kun, people like that are nothing but fools!
The look in his eyes suddenly changed!
- Well, this creator was particularly popular in the early Meiji Period.
- Kenichi hasn't returned from the bathroom yet. - Well, this creator was particularly popular in the early Meiji Period.
- I wonder what happened to him... - His representative works are...
We finally meet, huh, Shirahama?
W-Wait up!
We have been ordered to just bring you in,
but considering how much you've messed around with us already,
we can't just invite you there, you know.
Right?
P-Please stop it! There's no reason why we should fight each other!
You wasted a month of our time!
So we have every reason to fight you!
Oh? Trying to stop Ukita's famous shoulder throw?
Damn it, let it go!
No way! Because I know you're going to throw me!
Good one, Shirahama-kun! That's a nice countering technique!
You little brat!
Now you can't throw me, can you?
Take this!
You little shit! Now you really pissed me off!
C-Calm down! Let's just calm down and talk about this!
And when you get closer,
you take my neck and kao loi (finish)!
That was just a conditional response! What have I done?
A-Are you okay? Can you hear me?
I really meant no harm!
It's just that day after day I've been told to "kao loi"
when the opponent gets closer to me, so...
Hello? Are you listening to me?
Oh, boy... Now that you've done in one of my buddies,
I guess I can't just let you get away with it.
He has a knife?
A watch and a piece of chalk?
Umm...
All right, it's done!
What's the deal with this guy?
He smashed the chalk up in the air? What a sharp jab!
I used to be a professional boxer.
As a handicap, I'll fight you only with my right hand.
Now, get inside the ring.
He was willing to take hostages in order to get me to come out here.
No matter what I say to him there's no way I can avoid a fight right now.
By the way, those two guys you were going to risk your life and protect have...
run away, huh?
If I were to describe your current situation in one word...
What should I say? Let's see...
Stupid?
You're right... But I'd rather be stupid than shady!
Well, I don't know about that.
Actually, I think you might change your mind about that.
"Red corner"
You can kick or throw me. Do whatever you like.
Let's go with a ten count, three knock down rule.
In other words, you lose by KO if you go down three times in one round.
He's laughing... He's pretty confident!
Now that it's started, there's nothing I can do about this!
I'll show him the Muay Thai that was passed down to me by Apachai-san!
Down!
Now let's count. 1! 2!
What was that just now?
He's using only his right hand,
but he hit me at least one... two... three times!
So fast!
3!
Not only that, they were powerful jabs!
Oh? That's the spirit!
The taste of blood in your mouth and this tension in the air...
Don't you just love boxing?
His punches are incredible.
I'm sure they are slower than Apachai-san's,
but if I can't see them, it makes no difference!
I have to somehow land a punch and stop his movement!
Looks like you know a little about karate.
Come on.
Damn it!
Although in my opinion you're nothing but an amateur!
This isn't the same as sparring with Miu-san,
but I still can't even graze him.
He not only has quick punches, but also he's got the perfect defense!
I need to land a punch!
Oops.
Oh, no!
I-I can't... I am no match for him!
That's the second down. One more down and you will lose.
I was trying to tell you.
You should've just dumped your friends in the first place.
What do you think? Have you changed your mind?
It feels like I'm drifting out of consciousness.
Huh?
- What was it? - 1! 2!
- Oh well, I guess it was a bit too much for an amateur, huh?
- Apachai-san was saying something about... - Oh well, I guess it was a bit too much for an amateur, huh?
A boxer's punches are...
"Boxer"?
"Ryozanpaku"
So, you think Kenichi could actually win the way he is now?
Against a former boxer?
He actually can!
Apachai-kun, you showed him
"that technique" extensively like I asked you to, didn't you?
"That technique"?
Oh, yeah! Until he urinated blood!
What the hell is "that technique," anyway?
Is it a Muay Thai technique that works against boxers?
That's right.
They say that those who master that technique
can even master the whole world.
It's the "ti lan" (low kick)!
That's right... It's a boxer... It's a boxer's weakness...
You can still get up, huh? Very good.
A boxer's weakness is...
Ti lan!
A low kick?
Whoa!
Was attacking on my knee just a feint? How clever!
Anyway I thought he was a wuss, but...
You bastard!
His lower body strength is incredible!
Besides, it doesn't seem that karate is the only thing he knows...
What's the deal with this guy?
The boxer's weakness is...
The lower body!
Did it work? Apachai-san, the ti lan worked!
Not bad...
This is exactly what I learned!
Suddenly the way he moves became slow!
Ti kau kon!
What's wrong? Why did you stop?
The gong rang. We're supposed to take a 3-minute break, right?
What?
You really are stupid, you know that?
Eh?
It's one minute. It's a one-minute break.
Oh, right.
Isn't it better for you to sit down? You won't recover.
I'm not tired at all. Don't put me in the same category as you, amateur.
Damn, are you kidding me?
I will never be able to get up if I sit down now.
At any rate, the force of his low kick was...
Kenichi Shirahama...
Who are you?
Just like Niijima said, this guy is really incredible.
But I wonder why someone as talented as him, quit boxing...
Amefuri de kakurete mo
Taiyou wa soko ni aruhazu
Yume sae miushinatte ita boku ni
Yuuki kureta egao wasurenai
Kimi ga irukara shinji tsuzukeru
Hikari mune no oku kara afurete kuruyo
Michibata ni saku na mo naki hana no you ni
Moshimo tsumazuki taoreta toki wa
Kono ashi de tachiagarou
I'm surprised. I didn't think you would go this far.
Let me ask you one thing.
Why did someone like you become a delinquent?
Hmph, you're concerned about your enemy?
Sounds like you are the biggest sucker in the world!
But if you always set a high value on superficial things like friendship and righteousness,
you'll only end up looking like a fool.
Just like how it happened to me.
That's the gong. I'm going to finish you off in this round!
Here we go! I must open his eyes!