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
Nice to meet you, I am Natsu Tanimoto.
You must be Kenichi Shirahama-san.
I've heard so much about you.
R-Right...
He's extremely pretty! Like a pop star!
Oh no, I have no chance against him whatsoever!
Apparently the drama club has been short-handed,
and he just asked me if I'm interested in playing the role of Juliet
in Romeo and Juliet.
I'll play the Romeo part.
I even thought that might be a perfect combination for a second!!
He's only a freshman,
but he possesses great leadership skills as the captain of the drama club.
The teachers like him, and of course his grades are excellent.
And not only that, he never brags about it.
He even helps other students with their studies.
This is fishy! There's no way a person like that exists!
No matter who they are, if you pound them hard enough, you'll see some dust.
Is that how it is?
I'm saying it is! There's no mistaking it.
He's definitely suspicious.
My suspicious radar is going crazy with this guy, too.
Please cheer up!
I believe in you, Shirahama-kun!
Yeah. Thanks, Izumi-san.
Isn't everyone just terrible, Shirahama-kun?
Tanimoto-kun.
That famous Prince Tanimoto!!
What are you doing here?
People have this certain expectation about you,
and they get disappointed if you don't fulfill it.
Basically, all my classmates think about is themselves.
But I trust you.
I thought of you when I first heard about how the members
of the martial arts research club got beat up.
But I know that you're someone who knows when to stop.
And what happened in the recent incident was just sick.
You know, people have this notion
that I am some kind of perfect student and are annoyed by me.
So I don't have a lot of friends.
So it'd be great if I could consider us as friends from now on.
S-Sure. My pleasure.
Just now... Just now I certainly saw a sad light in his eyes...
I'm such a cheater! Take that! Take that! Take that!
O Romeo! Deny thy father, and refuse thy name!
Sh-She's gotten better!
That was excellent! You passed!
I can see all the practice you've done has paid off!
You really worked hard for it, Furinji-san!
Well, that's because you're such a great coach, Tanimoto-san.
Damn it! She is right!
Tanimoto-kun's lead has definitely been improving Miu-san's performance!
I don't want to admit it, but those two are perfectly in sync!
Are you stupid or what?
If you really don't want those two to hook up,
why don't you go ahead and kick Tanimoto's ass already?
He's a great athlete, but he's a C- when it comes to fighting strength.
Sh-Shut up!
It doesn't bother you?
People are already calling them "the perfect couple" and stuff.
Why don't you strip him naked and hang him upside down
from the top of the school building?
Shut up!
I am now Tanimoto-kun's friend!
I'll get mad if you keep on saying awful things like that!
So he talked you into it, huh? What a softy you are!
That's exactly what he wants.
At any rate...
Natsu Tanimoto... He's one irritating son of a bitch.
Jeez... Kisara-sama has been doing nothing but training these days.
On the other hand we've been looking for that big-foreheaded girl day-in-day-out!
It's sure getting boring. Huh?
You look very pretty without glasses.
What? That's not true at all!
Hey, the big-foreheaded girl!
You should get rid of these geeky glasses and switch to contact lenses!
Contact lenses...
...don't seem to suit my eyes!
I-I see...
That was amazing, Furinji-san!
I'm in the gymnastics club after all.
They came so close to figuring out that you're wearing fake glasses, Miu-san.
I found her! Who would've known that she was a student at my school?
Kisara-sama! You have to thank me for this!
You found out where that cow tits is?
Yeah! She turned out to be a student of our school!
What?
Damn... She was under my very nose, huh?
I was a little careless with her the other day.
I didn't think I'd ever run into a girl who's that good.
But this time there would be no holding back or mercy on her!
I'm sure she won't be able to keep up with my speed,
that I've gained from my special training,
with those big, heavy boobs of hers!
Yaay! I'll finally get to have some fun!
Kisara-sama, you've got a message from Hermit-sama.
Huh? Again?! What now?!
Well, actually...
That cow tits... I mean,
he wants you to stay away from Miu Furinji of Koryo High School.
What did you say? I absolutely refuse! I am going after her!
However, considering our current situation...
Tell Hermit that I said I'd frickin' kill him
if he kept on running his mouth, too!
Stop her.
No.
Wh-What's the matter with you, sighing like that?
It goes for you, too, Kenichi-san.
You know, the people at school think I'm some kind of violent person, so...
Don't worry. They'll realize it's just a misunderstanding sooner or later.
Thanks.
But the truth is that I've been contemplating over you, Miu-san.
So, how about you, Miu-san?
You're nervous because the performance is tomorrow?
Well, that, too, but the thing is that everyone in the drama club
is expecting their family members to come and see them perform.
But in my case, Grandpa has gone somewhere in the south again...
I was thinking maybe I'd be all alone,
just like I was at the elementary school's parents' day.
But you have me!
What?
I'll be there to make up for your whole family and cheer you on tomorrow!
I guess you're right! Thank you.
But try not to be loud during the performance, okay?
Oh, right! Sorry!
I see. Miu said that, huh?
Well, it doesn't really concern me,
but I figured I should let you know at least.
That's all.
That old man always does this at the worst times!
There're going to be all kinds of high school girls!
No, I mean, I'm sorry for Miu...
"Rumble"
I guess we have no choice. We should step up to the plate and...
- Hello! - Please come in!
Here you go!
Oh, my! So, you're Furinji-san's father?
Huh?
Thank you very much for all your help with my daughter.
The one next to me is her brother, and the one next to him is my wife.
Hey, you should've left the sword at home.
But at least it's in the bag.
Hi, I'm Apachai!
I'm glad that we got here early. We've got great seats!
Everyone... They all came for me. I'm not alone today.
It's almost time, Furinji-san!
O-Okay!
Huh? Now that I think about it, I didn't see Kenichi-san there...
Hey.
"Members Wanted" "Shinpaku Federation" What the hell are you doing here?
"Members Wanted" "Shinpaku Federation" The performance is going to start soon.
"Members Wanted" "Shinpaku Federation" To tell you the truth,
"Members Wanted" "Shinpaku Federation" I've been wandering around here because I don't think I can watch it.
"Members Wanted" "Shinpaku Federation" What?
You know you really need to grow a pair!
You promised her that you'd be there, right? Then go and watch it!
You know something? There are some kissing scenes in Romeo and Juliet!
So what? It's just a part of the performance!
But I can't take it! They should go ahead and cancel that stupid play!
He's pathetic...
To hell with the play! To hell with the kissing scene!
Listen, I want you guys to take care of the Shinpaku Federation.
I'll take care of that cow tits.
- Yes, ma'am! - All right!
That's Kisara Nanjo.
Are they planning to start something up at school?
But, who is this "cow tits" anyway?
Was she talking about Miu-san?
Moo!
But you know what, Kisara-sama?
That big-foreheaded girl is in the middle of the play right now.
What are you planning on doing?
I don't give a damn about that! It's rather convenient for me!
I'm going to ruin the play and humiliate her in front of the audience.
Wh-What did she just say? I need to stop her somehow!
Lucky you!
Niijima! When did you come here?
It's my specialty to sneak up on people.
Aren't you worried?
This is big trouble for your beloved Shinpaku Federation as well!
There's nothing to worry about. I've got all my men standing by.
Really? That's good to know.
I mean, this is not the time to be relaxing! Miu-san is in danger!
Hold it.
Doesn't this actually work for you? If you just leave it as it is,
Miu-chan won't have to do the kissing scene, you know.
And not only that, your monster masters are sitting in the audience right now.
First of all, I don't understand why that cow tits is playing Juliet in the play!
I mean, does it say that in the script?
The one who plays Juliet must have big boobs or something?
Does having big boobs make you better than everybody else, or what?
You must be jealous of her, I guess.
Shut up!
Why the hell would I be jealous of her?
I'm sorry!
Y-You're right.
If I just let it be,
the play will be ruined and there'll be no kissing scene!
And the Kisara crew will be destroyed by my masters!
It'll kill two birds with one stone!
Besides, can I really stop them all by myself?
I have no option other than letting them go.
Oh? So you've made up your mind?
I was asked to play the part of Juliet.
I'm losing my voice.
I can't do it right! Maybe I have no talent...
You have more talent than me though!
Is this a real sword?
That'd add more drama to it.
Don't get caught up with the character.
Always try to observe your performance objectively.
Yes!
Thank you. But try not to be loud during the performance, okay?
Come with me. I know a good spot.
Let's go there and see what happens from a vantage point.
Hold it, you guys!
If you're planning on disrupting Miu-san,
I won't let you get away with it!
By whose direction found'st thou out this place?
By love, who first did prompt me to inquire;
He lent me counsel and I lent him eyes.
I am no pilot; yet, wert thou as far
As that vast shore wash'd with the farthest sea,
I would adventure for such merchandise.
- Apapa... - Man, I'm impressed.
Shhh! They sure are putting on a great performance.
The one I'm most impressed with in particular,
is the young guy who's playing Romeo.
At first sight, it appears that he's very much focused only on his acting.
But I can tell he's adjusting his performance
based on the subtle reactions of the audience.
He's still young, but he's quite remarkable.
Hey, Akisame! Hey!
Will you quiet down?
You know Kenichi still hasn't shown up yet.
We even saved a special seat for him.
I know... I know what you're going through, Ken-chan!
But this is also a part of being young!
By and by, I come: To cease thy suit, and leave me to my grief:
To-morrow will I send. So thrive my soul-
Hmm?
That stepping method... The opposing triple step.
To think he'd unconsciously do those steps
I can tell that that young man is well trained in the martial arts.
Oh? Here comes the shock troop commander
of the Shinpaku Federation, huh?
You bastard!
Wanna fight?
I won't let you go any further!
Is he stupid or what? He just blew a perfect opportunity!
Son of a bitch!
We're gonna make you pay for the other day!
Why you...
Back roundhouse strike.
Damn you!
Wrist turn!
You're wide open!
Takutosho!
Yamazuki!
Hey!
Let them go.
Oh? I don't know what kind of training you've had,
but you're a whole lot better than the last time.
I changed my mind. I'll take him on before I deal with the cow tits!
This is perfect for a warm up. Now, bring it on, kid!
Please don't do this!
I'll never raise a hand against a woman!
Just turn around and go home!
Wh-What did you just say?
"You'll never raise a hand against a woman"?
Do you think that makes you cool?!
Don't you remember that I told you that bullshit like that,
pisses me off the most?
Furinji-san? Is everything okay?
Well, it looks like a strap on my shoe snapped all of a sudden.
That's a problem!
Wait for me. I'll go and get a replacement shoe for you right now.
O-Okay. Thanks.
I thought that the shoe size was perfect for me...
I wonder what happened.
These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness and in the taste confounds the appetite:
Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
This isn't good. Now he's made Kisara-sama mad.
That kid... He's going to die!
What's wrong?
Are you making sure you look cool when you die, too?
Start attacking me already!
Huh? So you're finally ready to do this?
Please stop it! I have no intention of fighting you!
You...
You little punk! I'll kill you!
Because I'm a girl? Don't you make a fool out of me!
I'm telling you. She's been training like crazy.
She could beat me...
All right! That's enough!
Okay!
Kisara, I'd say that you could probably go up against guys in a fight.
Yes!
Hmm?
No matter what I do, I just don't want to be outdone by men.
And that goes for taekwondo as well.
One day, I hope to even win against a master like you.
Is that right? Okay, how about a match then?
Yes!
You're unbelievable, Kisara-san!
I can't believe you're following the same training program as the guys.
No, actually the program you're following is even harder than theirs!
Come on, stop it.
I just don't like it when people say stuff like,
"Even though you're a girl" or "Even though you're a woman."
In order to be stronger than men, I simply have to practice more than men.
Don't you think?
Besides, I don't look at myself as a woman anyway.
What? You're crazy to think that! You're a very cute girl, Kisara-san!
Thanks!
Now begin!
I won't lose! This guy hasn't even practiced half as much as I have!
I will not be intimidated just because my opponent is a man!
Oh, no!
Stop!
Kisara Nanjo wins!
You know, you're a really nice guy.
You let Kisara win the match earlier, didn't you?
What? S-So you could tell?
You know, at the end of the day
she's still a girl no matter how hard she tries.
How could a guy take a fight against a girl seriously?
S-Screw you!
A man... A man like you...
...destroyed my pride!
What an incredible kick!
I blocked that with my arms,
but it still feels like I'm about to get a concussion!
Hmph! You're unbelievably tough, aren't you, kid?
You're the first person who's ever endured my attack this far!
Actually, this is about as much as I can take.
Don't you just love street fighting?
What?
There's no protectors or gloves.
Street fighting has no rules,
so no one can make the excuse that they lost on purpose!
Take that! Let's see how much longer you can stay cool!
Gotcha!
It's over.
What?
I'm not going down until you leave!
Just like you have your pride...
I have my principles!
What's up with this guy?
He's an idiot! I see a real idiot right there!
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."
Come on, kid. Move out of my way already!
I understand you're doing this for that cow tits girl,
but you're just being too stubborn!
I'm not doing this just for Miu-san!
It's also for Tanimoto,
who's worked so hard to make the play a success.
So I will not let you pass!
Hmph! I can't believe how much of a softy you are!
Look, that exact sentiment will get you killed!
I don't care what you say!
I will not let you pass even if I have to die!