I always found an excuse
so I didn't have to deal with what I didn't like
It's quite meaningless, isn't it?
No matter what kind of master they are
they didn't become masters just in one day
Embrace the ideal image in the heart
Without saying meaningless things
Without looking aside
But if I feel like bursting into tears, giving it up
and losing to my own weakness
I put myself in a bird cage
and push it into the valley
For those who believe in me more than anyone else and for my belief
I can be strong
I just have to stick to it
Hey, Kenichi! Get a grip!
Have you come to?
As of today, you will become an official disciple of Ryozanpaku.
Yes, sir!
Listen! Starting this moment forward, you will call us masters, not sensei!
They all seem completely different from their usual selves!
This is really serious!
Yes, Master Sakaki!
No! You murderer!
I call this the squid dance.
Just because you give it a name doesn't make it okay!
This is attempted murder!
I need to turn my back to the heat before I burn my stomach!
Is this to strengthen my back muscles and abs?
Do not move.
Is it just my imagination that it feels like something very scary
is about to be inflicted upon me?
What kind of training is this?
Supposedly it's a training to overcome fear.
"S-Supposedly"?
All right! We're going to pick up the speed!
Your legs are three times stronger than your arms! Why?
Because humans walk on their legs! I figure that as well!
Stop pushing! I can't take it any more!
Finally it's my turn!
Don't worry. Akisame told me I don't have to do anything bizarre to you.
What? Then what are you going to do?
Just regular free sparring!
But that's the most dangerous thing!
Kenichi-san!
Kenichi-san! Are you okay?
Kenichi-san!!
"First Disciple"
I'm going to get killed! Apapa...
To hell with lovey-dovey with Miu-san under the same roof!!
I'm telling you! It's the most ideal situation for you!
You know, when there are two young people like yourselves,
there'd be no surprise if something were to happen.
I'm envious of you, Ken-chan.
First of all, my room is in the separate building with the masters!
And Miu-san is in the main house!
Damn it! There's no way I'm going to end my life at a place like this!
Let's see, I think I bought that book!
"Just In Case! Escape Manual" Here it is! The "Just In Case" series of Daigakkan!
They're watching me...
What should I do at a time like this?
Let's see... Dig a hole in the ground? No way! I'm on the second floor!
Huh?
"From your father" Huh?
"From your father"
Dear son. I don't know how many days it has been since you left home,
but if you were reading this letter, I'd say you must have been feeling down.
But you are the son of your mother and myself.
I'm sure you can overcome any obstacles.
So don't run away. Your father.
Duh! This is actually the first day.
That's right! I've already made up my mind that I will not run away!
I will not be defeated!
"Shirahama"
Chocolates, hard candies, cookies and...
Big Brother's favorite, cheese & fish cake!
"Cheese & Fish Cake" Big Brother's favorite, cheese & fish cake!
Let's, see... What else...
Mom, make a lunchbox for Big Brother for me to take!
That's fine, but you're only going there to check on him tomorrow, right?
But you look like you're packing for climbing snow mountains or something.
That place is like an isolated island!
I just want to make sure he has everything!
Although Big Brother told me not to come by
because that'd interfere with his training, but...
Here you go, Kenichi-san.
It's plump and jiggly!
I must stop him from falling into the hands
of that evil titsy titsy wrench no matter what!
All right, Honoka! Take my Sebastian for protec-
Huh? Did you just say something, Dad?
That's just your imagination, Honoka.
Wake up!
Hmm?
Uh, I guess it's time to wake up.
It's been a week since Kenichi-san moved into Ryozanpaku.
Wh-What's that? Fire or earthquake?
No, it's morning.
Morning?
But it's only four o'clock!
You know, they say, "The early bird gets the worm"!
Good for you! You have a lot to gain now!
Right?
How about three easy circuits around the neighborhood before breakfast?
For some reason, it seems like I'm getting up earlier and earlier every morning
and the running distance is getting longer and longer...
See you guys later!
He seems to have gotten used to the lifestyle here, too.
It looks like he's having so much fun everyday!
I'll curse you! I'll curse you! I'll curse you!
All right, I'll be training you this morning!
I'm not going to strike you first, so you go ahead and strike me!
Yes, sir!
The sparring training breakfast has been quite productive as well.
Too slow!
But you'd kick me?
Of course!
Your reach is short because you're small.
This is to train you to get inside the opponent's
reach quickly so you can prevent him from kicking.
I see.
Everyone, it's time for breakfast!
Even during the time he eats with everyone...
Apapa!
Eat your own!
Whatever!
Knock it off already.
He's getting better at fighting back.
Shopping has been much easier since you came to stay with us, Kenichi-san!
I really appreciate it!
It's no big deal! For you, Miu-san, it's not a burden at all!
But I do wonder why I have to drag these iron balls around
when I go shopping to help you carry stuff
I'm sure it's called "a whip of love" from your masters to their disciple.
Just the other day, you were barely able to carry the shopping bags.
Well, if I didn't gain any strength after all that hard work,
I'd sure be resentful toward the gods.
If I keep up this pace,
the day I could protect Miu-san wouldn't be so far away, I guess...
Did you just say something?
It's nothing! Nothing at all!
Huh?
But before that, you need to be able to protect your own legs!
Whoa! When did you get here? Hey, you added another weight!
"Love" "Determination" "Endurance"
No matter when I come by, this dojo sure looks raggedy!
This gate is locked!
I'm not going to give up so easily because of something like this!
Apa?
Apa, apa, apa, apa, apa!
Good!
Tight!
Oww...
Hi, I'm Apachai!
Cookie attack!
Now is the chance...
When did you get here?
Apa!
Chocolate-potato-chips attack!
Hi, I'm Apachai!
What is this creature?
Dried-squid-hard-candies-peach- jelly-stick-snack-pudding attack!
Hi, I'm Apachai!
Wh-What's going on?
Oh, no! I'm running out of stuff to throw!
But I have to do whatever it takes to save Big Brother's favorite
cheese & fish cake and the lunchbox that Mom made for him!
A temporary withdrawal!
Apa!
You... saved me? Oh, I guess you're a better person than I thought.
I thought everyone in this dojo was evil!
Sakaki is a big drinker, but he's nice! Kensei is a letch, but he's nice, too!
Akisame says complicated things, but he's nice!
Shigure likes to swing her swords around,
but she's nice, too!
Hmm... Anyway, just take me to where my brother is!
Roger! Roger!
Huh?
He's not here.
He's not here, either...
Kenichi is gone!
What is that?
He's nowhere to be found...
Apapa! Apapa! Apapa!
He's not up here, either.
Th-This thing just flew!
He's probably out shopping!
I saw Kensei chaining the iron balls to him.
Why would he need iron balls for shopping?
Huh?
Hey, that's Big Brother's cheese & fish cake!
Apa! That thing always steals food and blames it on me!
That's Shigure's Tochumaru!
Who are you?
What are those two doing, making me wait like this...
- Apa, apa! - Huh?
Apapa...
Apa.
Did you find the tea?
No! I saw Miu making it before though...
Everyone, tea is ready!
You'd normally serve tea to your guest, right?
Shigure, I found some teacups!
Tea is usually in this thing, right?
We just need some hot water.
"Seaweed"
That was easier than we thought, huh?
Wh-What is this?
Tea?
Why are you asking me?
"Tea"
Listen! When you make tea, you have to...
"Tea"
Do this!
And do this!
Then serve it like this!
Whoa!
Amazing! She did it so fast!
You're pretty good.
What? Y-You think so?
You're a genius! I was shocked!
You are good.
Actually I don't get very good grades in home economics.
A-Anyway, you two drink the tea!
Okay, thanks!
You are good.
Hot! I forgot that I don't tolerate hot liquids well!
"Determination" "Love" "Endurance"
Are you tired, Kenichi-san?
Th-This is nothing.
This is one heavy gate no matter when I open it.
You just have to know how to open it.
- Apapapapa... - It sure sounds jolly up there, doesn't it?
- Whoa... What? - Apapa!
Apapa! Apa?
Huh? Honoka-chan!
Hey, Big Brother!
I was looking all over for you!
Hey, you idiot! You're embarrassing me!
Wow! She's so cute!
What?
Didn't I tell you?
Your brother is seriously focusing on the martial arts right now.
Huh?
I told you not to come here because you'll just get in the way!
But...
Kenichi-san, you don't have to say it that way...
If I let her get away with it once, she'll make a habit of it.
But...
Honoka-chan, you know you can come by anytime you want!
Stay away from me, you titsy!
"Titsy"?
Oh, yeah!
Here! Souvenirs for you, Big Brother!
Whoa! Cheese & fish cake! But, how come there's only one?
Well, it's a long story...
Kenichi-kun, it's almost time for training.
Yes, sir!
Training? Oh, yeah!
I have to investigate what this dojo is all about!
If you're able to touch me, you win.
I understand.
Umm, his opponent is the titsy girl, huh?
I hope he won't get taken in by her charm!
Oh, no! Big Brother!
Hey, you! What do you think you're doing to my brother, you titsy!
I'll take you on!
She's so adorable!
All right, let's do this, Kenichi!
Yes, sir!
Unlike that titsy girl,
Apachai is a nice person, so I'm not worried!
Is that so?
Apa!
I held back! That's the truth! Trust me, Honoka!
Okay, I trust you.
Well now...
Huh?
Why don't I finish off the training?
"Ryozanpaku"
Get up!
Now!
The enemies don't give you any breaks!
Stop it! Stop it already!
Please! Please stop it!
You call this training, but you guys are just beating up on my brother!
That's not true.
What?
We're not beating up on him.
What's the matter, Kenichi-kun? Are you done already?
N-No.
Not yet!
Those eyes!
Stop it! Stop it!
Big Brother!
I won't forgive anyone, who picks on my sister!
Hmph! A spineless bookworm like you shouldn't try to be a hero!
Take this! What are you going to do now?
Stop it! I said, stop it!
Heh! What do you think about that?
He gave up!
No...
I'm not done yet!
Th-This guy is scaring me!
Let's get out of here!
I haven't seen that look in his eyes since...
One more!
How many years has it been?
which I thought I was the only one, who knew about it...
I guess the people in this dojo also saw it as well.
One more!
Tell Mom that I said that the lunchbox she made was delicious!
Anyway, don't be coming up here too often.
Why not?
To be honest,
I don't really want my little sister to see me all beat up.
Big Brother...
Okay... I promise you.
I won't come around to check on you anymore.
See you later, Big Brother!
You too, titsy!
Watch out for cars!
Oh, boy...
Are you sure about that, Kenichi-san?
Telling her not to come around anymore?
Yeah.
I'm okay with that.
Ah, apapa...
There! And I'm the winner!
Apa! It's all white!
Hey.
You didn't hear what I said to you, did you?
What? I won't come here to check on you,
but I'm planning to come here to see Apachai and Shigure everyday!
Honoka! One more time! Let's have another game!
Me too.
All right, all right.
How about I take on both of you at the same time?
Come on...
Siblings, huh?
Hey, Shigure! That's not it! You can't put it there!
Apachai, I think you've got it wrong, too.
Ryozanpaku is such a fun place!
Even if it's hidden by rain
The sun must be there
I had even lost a dream
I will never forget the smile that gave me courage
I keep on believing because I have you
Light starts flowing out of my heart
Just like a flower with no name on the street
When I stumble and fall
I will get up on my own
What do we do? This is a problem!
Hey, hey, what's the matter?
My teachers are coming to visit me at home!
Grandpa is gone and Akisame-san is not home, either.
It'll be a big problem if they show up here now!
Don't worry! Just leave it up to us! We'll manage it just fine!
Miu, you have nothing to worry about.
Thank you, you two.
Hey, why did you just start sharpening your sword, Shigure-san?
Please stop it!