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
No one's here! They told me to hide!
Apa!
That's the two-meter tall guy again!
Sorry about her. This is her first home visit.
She seems a little flustered.
Don't worry about that.
Yes, but how about we put an end to this?
You're not Furinji-kun's mother, are you?
She's clumsy, doesn't like to be alone,
worries about what people think and can be scatterbrained,
but she's really a good kid.
- Huh? - So don't pick on her too much.
Yasunaga-sensei, I caught him! I caught the monster!
Shirahama!
Don't tell me it's you, who has been cohabitating with Furinji!
N-No, it's a misunderstanding! I am living with her, but-
You idiot! That's what's called "cohabitating"!
- Huh? - Huh?
Wh-What is this?
Oh, crap! Why this room of all the other ones?
"Forbidden Room" Oh, crap! Why this room of all the other ones?
S-Sensei?
I'm a teacher of Japanese history,
and my hobby is to enjoy and appreciate the cultural properties.
But I have never seen anything so magnificent
like these before in my life.
Oh, I see. It wasn't cohabitation but resident disciple, huh?
I had no idea that this was the dojo of the Grand master Koetsuji.
That is a surprise.
I'm sorry for screaming.
I'm sorry for scaring you.
It is my honor to meet you.
This dojo is a place where the like-minded people have come together.
There was no evil intent in the part of the disciples.
Please forgive them.
Shirahama.
I've been noticing that you've been looking manlier lately.
Now I understand.
You have been training to become a great artist of the future.
I am quite impressed!
I guess I shouldn't correct him...
I've got to psyche myself up!
Have you found the location?
Yes, sir!
I see. It seems that the time has finally come!
The final day of Ryozanpaku!
What's the matter, Ken-chan? You need to attack her some more.
Well, you say so, but I can't find an opening!
"Can't find an opening"?
You need to look at your opponent more carefully.
I am!
Even among martial arts masters,
no one is always perfect in offense and defense.
What are you going to do?
If you don't attack, you'll never score a point!
There's no opening for me to attack!
If you prolong the fight,
it's guaranteed that your opponent will reveal an opening at some point.
Huh?
If I strike her in the side right now, maybe I can score a point!
This is... an opening, right?
Too slow!
Oww...
What are you doing?
Miu made an opening on purpose so that you could strike her!
So she did it on purpose?
- Um, Kenichi-san? - She did it on purpose...
She must pity me! How pathetic I am.
- This is so depressing. Aww... - Hello?
Umm...
This is terrible! This is terrible!
Hey, why did you tell him?
For a martial artist,
there's nothing more dangerous than being overconfident with his ability.
It's wrong to lose on purpose.
I wonder if I hurt Kenichi-san's feelings.
How stupid could I have been?
"Shirahama"
See you later!
Are you going to the dojo again today?
Yeah!
I see.
Well, it's Sunday.
I guess I should stop by there and say hello to the masters at the dojo.
Honey?
Are you going to go, wearing a coat in the middle of summer?
What? It-It's already mid-summer?
We just had the New Year's Day
the other day and everyone was saying "Happy New Year!"
Boy, time sure does fly quickly!
Leave Sebastian here!
Hey, I don't have Sebastian with me!
I know you do!
No, I don't!
Okay guys, see you later!
Hey, hang on Honoka! I'll give you a ride there!
Honey!
I'm sorry Dad, but I can get there with something much better than that!
- Huh? - Huh?
Apa!
I'm sorry! Were you waiting long?
I was at the park over there, playing with pigeons.
There you are, you monster!
Come forth, Maximilian!
"Sebastian" "Maximilian"
Let me explain. This is my second favorite gun, Maximilian!
"Sebastian" "Maximilian" Chu!
Get away from my daughter, you mons-
Huh?
Just come home by dinner time.
I'm not a kid anymore! I'll eat dinner over there!
Now, let's go!
Sure! I'll be sure to bring her back here by dinner time!
Huh? Oh, thanks...
Apa!
Apapapapapa!
H-He seems nice...
"First Disciple must not use his legs"
Man, if I have to do this to go to my room everyday,
I don't know if my body can take it.
How come there's no stairs in this annex?
I'll tell you why.
Master Koetsuji?
Long ago, Sakaki and Kensei got really drunk.
What the hell is this? Going up one little step at a time?
That's right! It's too detailed and annoying!
Damn it! You're nothing but a lowly staircase!
That's right! It's all your fault, stairs!
For some unknown reason,
they both reached the conclusion that it was the staircase's fault.
Whoa, whoa...
I thought about fixing it, but it's much faster and convenient this way!
Uh, Master!
Master, I wanted to talk to you about something!
What should I do? Who should I talk to about this?
"Sakaki"
It's open.
I'm coming in.
Huh?
Huh? What a heavy door!
What's all the racket?
Hmm?
What the hell are you doing?
Well, actually...
What?
There was an opening, but you couldn't strike her?
Right.
Do you know why I couldn't?
How the hell would I know that?
Can you at least give it a thought?
Boy, you're an annoying little kid.
You should ask Akisame about stuff like that.
Both Master Koetsuji and Master Ma are gone.
I have no idea how weaklings think.
But it's not unusual that some of them can't attack
because they're afraid of the counterattack.
If you try to land a finishing blow against your opponent, and you miss,
it instantly puts you at a disadvantage.
It's like, your chance quickly becomes your trouble.
Well, it doesn't matter to me because I can put an end to it in one blow!
Now that I think about it,
that moment I was in fact afraid of her counterattack.
Kenichi.
A man's worth is determined by
whether you can strike the blow or not in a life-and-death moment.
Yes, sir!
Apapapapapa!
Whoopee!
Apa! Apa! Apa!
All right! You're getting good at this.
Next it's going to be a fast one.
Hey, that's Shigure!
Huh?
Here it comes!
Huh...
So you came to pick us up!
Uh, yeah.
What's wrong? Hurry up and throw it.
What should we do today?
Play cards!
What? I'm gonna come in last again!
D-Dad! I wanna ride on your shoulders, too!
Hey, why all of a sudden? What about our game of catch?
Forget it! Just let me ride on your shoulders!
"A man's worth is determined by
whether you can strike the blow or not in a crucial moment," huh?
I was in fact unable to strike Miu-san because I was afraid of her counterattack.
I'm such a coward!
Hello! Hello!
I wonder who that is.
Hello to you!
M-May I ask who you are?
I'm the karate master of the Shiken Odori Style...
Gonzai Kumatori!
H-How can I help you?
We have come to take down the Ryozanpaku's sign!
Miu-san! Miu-san!
We've got a problem!
What?
Th-Th-Th-They're here to challenge our dojo!
Oh, is that right?
What do you mean, "Oh, is that right"?
There's this tough looking guy, and a bunch of his henchmen!
Oh, so it's a big group of people?
I guess I'd better show them inside the dojo right away.
What would you do that for?
I'd better hurry up and go get someone... Oh, yeah! Master Sakaki!
He's gone to buy some beers.
What?
Th-Th-Th-Then how about Apachai-san or Shigure-san?
Apachai-san and Shigure-san have gone to pick up Honoka-san.
Koetsuji-san is at the bonesetter's clinic,
and Ma-san is at the acupuncture clinic.
And Grandpa has gone, wandering around somewhere in the south.
Everyone's out. No one's home.
Are you serious?
They're always around when you don't want them to be...
- So why now of all times?
- Anyway, it's not polite to keep them waiting! - So why now of all times?
Please have some tea.
Master, you shouldn't drink it! It could be poisonous!
"Death" Master, you shouldn't drink it! It could be poisonous!
"Death"
I hope you understand this, but I didn't come here for a social visit!
I understand.
"Dojo Challenge Register" I understand.
"Dojo Challenge Register" Then please write down your name, address and style in this register book.
"Dojo Challenge Register" "To Our Dojo Challengers" Also, this is the message and the precaution from the elder.
"Dojo Challenge Register" "To Our Dojo Challengers" Umm...
"Dojo Challenge Register" "To Our Dojo Challengers" What?
"Also, each challenger must pay a fee of ten thousand yen. - Elder of Ryozanpaku, Furinji"
"Each challenger must pay a fee of ten thousand yen"?
Also, if each of you pay an additional ten thousand yen,
you'll get the right to attack us as a group!
Hey, wait a minute...
Why you... Cut the crap!
Hold on!
Master!
That is fine.
Thank you for your business!
So all of you will be attacking us together, correct?
No, it would be just me.
Huh?
Although there are a great many masters here at Ryozanpaku,
it is only appropriate for me as a karate master,
to go after the karate master of this dojo first.
Therefore, I'd like to request Shio Sakaki,
the one with the 100th dan in street fighting!
He wants Master Sakaki?
Oh, I'm sorry,
but no one is here right now, so I'd take on your challenge.
What the...
I'll go and get ready. Please wait a moment.
Why you...
You little brat!
I've never been so insulted in my life!
Now I'm pissed off! It's time to die!
Hold it!
Huh?
There you are! The hot shot of Ryozanpaku!
Show yourself!
Don't you touch her!
What the hell? You're the kid from earlier.
Get out of here before you get hurt!
Shut up!
I'm First Disciple of Ryozanpaku, Kenichi Shirahama!
If you raise your hand against her, I'll be the one to fight you!
You... You crab head!
C-Crab?
Kenichi-san...
Damn it, both of you! How dare you insult me?
Hey, bring me a bat!
Y-Yes, sir!
I've got to psyche myself up!
W-Whoa...
Hah! In our Shiken Odori Style,
we all forge our entire bodies to be as hard as steel!
Hah! Are you scared, kid?
You're going to fight against the master? Don't make us laugh!
Kenichi-san, I can handle it-
Miu-san, you stay back!
Huh?
I may not look like much, but I am First Disciple of Ryozanpaku!
But still!
Die!
I can see it!
That's because I've been dealing with the masters'
superhuman-like speed on a daily basis!
But!
Being able to see it and being able to dodge it are two different things!!
Oh, no! I knew it!
It's not good! My body can't keep up with my quick eye!
Phew! Oh, boy... Are you done already?
It seems like the legendary Ryozanpaku is not all that it's cooked up to be.
Having a weakling like you as First Disciple
only tells me how insignificant your masters are after all.
Masters...
Hmph! To hell with the 100th dan in street fighting!
Obviously his nickname was spread widely with exaggerations.
If there's no one else for me to fight,
then I'll go ahead and take the sign with me.
But I've already said I'd take you on!
C-Crab head!
Hmm?
Who said this is over?
That's right...
I am First Disciple of Ryozanpaku!
Oh... I'm impressed that you still managed to get up after taking my kick.
I have been doing a lot of defense training!
But if you were to take another hit from me, you would surely die... kid.
If you're prepared for that, then I'll let you strike me first.
And you shall die after realizing how powerless you are!
Wh-What?
This is interesting! Go ahead and strike him, kid!
Humph! You're too scared to strike, I bet!
His next counterattack means your death!
Kenichi-san...
This isn't good. He's completely intimidated by him.
But it's not unusual that some of them can't attack
because they're afraid of the counterattack.
Hmph, you're just a coward after all.
What the...
He did it!
He was able to strike him in that situation!
Master!
Damn it, you little punk!
He struck me the moment I relaxed my stomach muscles!
That's right! No matter how much you strengthen your body as steel,
it means nothing if you get struck when your muscles are relaxed!
A man's worth is determined by
whether you can strike the blow or not in a life-and-death moment.
Die, you punk!
Hey, hey, what do you think you're doing to our precious First Disciple?
M-Master, that's the guy!
The 100th dan in street fighting!
It's Shio Sakaki!
What is it? You're challenging our dojo?
L-Let it go!
Kenichi, good work looking after this place.
I was watching you. That was a pretty good strike!
Y-You were hiding and watching me the whole time?
Kenichi-san, get a grip! You did a good job.
Well, let's see...
I'd better thank you for taking good care of my disciple, huh?
All of you! Go to sleep!
Hey, Kenichi-san! Please let me go!
In a split second, that crab head was...
Damn!
What's the matter? Is it over already?
I had never seen such a ferocious creature before in my life!
Today's dojo challengers were lamer than ever!
Apachai, aren't we going to play Othello?
Apa! I have to take care of the errand for Sakaki first!
We can play after I take all these people from our dojo to Akisame's clinic.
Okay.
By the way, why are these people sleeping? Are they sick?
Sakaki nicely put them to sleep, so they won't wake up so easily.
If I take them to Akisame's clinic, everyone's going to feel much better!
It's really cheap, too!
Okay! That's good!
I'll give you extra sake today!
Oh, yeah! That'd do it!
And you'll get an extra side dish as well!
Hey, good for you, Kenichi!
And make sure no one steals that from you!
I never realized that dojo challenges
are an important source of income for Ryozanpaku, too!
It's not bad to go crazy
"Daily Devotion" It's not bad to go crazy
"Flap" "Flap" It's not bad to go crazy
If it's exciting I have to do it
"I wonder when Miu actually trains." If it's exciting I have to do it
"Hmm, what can I do to make ends meet?" If it's exciting I have to do it
"Hmm, what can I do to make ends meet?" Stop hesitating already
"Hmm, what can I do to make ends meet?" "She's training at all times!" "Swish" Stop hesitating already
"Hmm, what can I do to make ends meet?" "She's training at all times!" Stop hesitating already
"The kitchen knife doesn't cut so well anymore..." Stop hesitating already
"You don't know what you're doing." Stop hesitating already
Even when my smile is about to get cloudy
"Shkeeen!" Even when my smile is about to get cloudy
"Shkeeen!" "Shkeeen!" Even when my smile is about to get cloudy
"Glint" "That's my Shigure-san!" Even when my smile is about to get cloudy
As long as I have faith
"Split..." As long as I have faith
"Split..." "Is she a master swordsmith or what?" As long as I have faith
"Swimming club's determination!"
I can do it
"Ready!" I can do it
"Hmph, you're in for serious water resistance with those big boobs!" Wow, wow
"Beep!" The overflowing feelings that are dazzling and shining straight through
"Beep!" "Whirl" "Whirl" The overflowing feelings that are dazzling and shining straight through
"That wasn't swimming!" "I'm short." The overflowing feelings that are dazzling and shining straight through
"The Titsy"
will surely change into strong power
"Gulp Gulp" "Honoka" "Fine! Bring it on!" I don't want to regret it without even trying it first, so...
"Hog hog chomp chomp" "Hahaha, what's going on, Honoka? Trying to be a sumo wrestler?" I don't want to regret it without even trying it first, so...
"Yah!" "Wham!" "Shock!" "N-Nice dropkick..." As long as there's tomorrow I will keep going
"The Mightiest Tochumaru" As long as there's tomorrow I will keep going
"Bam!"
"Nah..." "That wasn't you."
Miu-san, I've got big news! We all are going to the beach!
To the beach? Really?
Yes! The masters are going to take us!
Then I should buy a swimsuit! The one from the last year has gotten tighter.
Huh? It's gotten tighter? You mean, your boobs and butt have gotten bigger?
Oh, thank you, God!
Oh no! Kenichi-san, you're bleeding from the nose!
You're losing consciousness, too! What's going on?
I can't wait to go to the beach!