Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Kono shima no kitai no shinsei
Daremo ga koe soroete just say
Saa tachiagarunda kizento
Maiku nigiri-dashitara shizento
Hade ni kamasu ze check shina
Konya no tame no tobikiri no dinner
Gengo hada no iro mo tobikoe
Bankoku kyoutsuu no vibration
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Torimodosenaku naru toki ga kuru mae ni
Purasu ni shite yukou
Ugokidasanakya nanimo hajimaranai
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Ai suru kimochi wa happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Ai suru ga yue ni sadness
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Ai suru kimochi wa happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Ai suru ga yue ni sadness
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
The rising new star of this island
Everyone's chiming in to just say
Now, get on your feet, dauntlessly
Once you grab the microphone, naturally
We're going to go wild, so check it out
For tonight, the very best dinner
Words going beyond even the color of skin
This universal vibration
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Before the time comes when there's no turning back
Let's turn things in a positive direction
If you don't take action, you won't get anywhere
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
The feeling of love is happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Because we fall in love, there's sadness
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
The feeling of love is happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Because we fall in love, there's sadness
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Okay, okay, that's it.
Hey, hey, hey, are we calling it quits already?
Hey, man, what'd be the point in injuring even more people?
Mr. Nagakura, let's stop already!
No one can win against Mr. Harada using spears anyway!
Sure, you say that, but on the program the Commander came up with,
it says, "Spear-fighting Tournament."
Well, well, well.
That's our Sanosuke!
Brilliant Taneda Style Spear-Fighting technique, as ever!
Come on now, what's the matter?
Isn't there anyone else up to challenging Sanosuke?
Mr. Kondo...
I guess it can't be helped.
Let's see... What comes after this again?
A footrace around Mibu Village and...
Ah, we have an eating contest too.
So, Mr. Kondo...
All right, I guess we'll say that Sanosuke won the spear-fighting.
And now...
Mr. Kondo!
What is it, Sannan?
And here I was, wondering what you meant by taking advantage of Hijikata's absence,
while he's away on an errand to Osaka for Lord Matsudaira...
So what's wrong with that? As they say, while the demon's away...
Besides, there's a certain tendency for us to be feared.
It's good to invite the neighboring people in once in a while and cultivate some good will.
Oh, please. What good will?
This place is virtually deserted.
That is not entirely true.
Oh, Saito.
There are many here.
Ghosts still lingering, unable to let go of this world.
Well, being in bloody conflicts all the time...
We need a little breather every so often, don't you think?
Besides...
There's also the matter of our puppy, who's been rather cheerless lately.
Sheesh.
Why does the Shinsengumi have to do this kind of festival crap?
Yo, what's up, puppy boy?
You look awfully long in the face!
Not really.
You could've joined in the spear-fighting tournament too, you know.
It doesn't matter if you're a full member or a page.
The Commander's sanctioned setting all formalities aside.
And the demon Vice Commander isn't here either.
It's a golden opportunity for you to show off what you're capable of to everyone else, right?
Of course, that's IF you've actually got skills worth showing off.
You got a point there!
Maybe so.
This isn't right.
Yeah, normally, he'd...
Bastard!
If that's what you really think, I'll SHOW you my skills!
It's definitely odd.
Heisuke, you think so too?
It's odd no matter how you look at it.
Only the person who wins the footrace
gets to have Ayu's special large serving of okowa rice.
Getting to have Ayu's okowa rice all to yourself is definitely odd...
Hey, that's not it!
Ayu's...
special okowa rice!
Sanosuke, not you too.
You look bored.
Not really.
Must be my imagination then.
What about you?
You're always running around on errands for Mr. Hijikata,
so wouldn't the footrace be an easy win for you?
Or is it that you can't run unless you're cross-dressing?
What? You wanna fight?
Sorry, I don't have time to play with a sulky child.
What the hell about me are you calling sulky?!
Hey!
Tetsu...
That's it. You're fine the way you are.
You're still you, even if you're being sulky.
There's no need to push yourself to become a full member of the Shinsengumi.
If it ever gets tough, just come and leap into my arms...
So this is where you were, Tatsunosuke.
Oh, Mr. Yamanami.
When you're a bookkeeper, you tend not to get enough exercise, right?
How about we go run with everyone?
No, that is, I...
It may be a silly idea of Mr. Kondo's,
but I think participating in the martial arts competition might be entertaining.
More importantly, that is... My younger brother...
Are you not coming?
Yes, sir. Gladly.
Shall we go then?
Oh, it's you, Saizo.
Aren't you going to go watch?
Well, not that it's all that interesting to watch.
If you could become strong just by participating in a competition like that,
no one would have any trouble.
You think so too, don't you, Saizo?
What're you going mad at me for?!
Everyone, just do your best!
The special okowa rice will be mine!
You can say that AFTER you've won!
You gonna be able to keep up with me?!
Don't mess with me, Sano!
When it comes to Ayu's special okowa rice,
it's a masterpiece even Kyoto's long-established restaurants know they can't compete with!
For the chance to eat your fill of that, well...
Oh, I can't believe you guys.
Sure, I'd love to have Ayu's okowa rice,
but you don't have to get so worked up over it.
What?!
I'm just gonna take it easy.
That's what all of you are going to do too, right?
If that's what you think, Mr. Nagakura, well...
Yeah, I agree.
Mr. Yamanami?
After all, today is just supposed to be an entertaining break.
There's no need to strain ourselves.
That's certainly true, but...
That kind of takes the competitive fun out of it.
And now!
Everyone, get set!
Let the race begin!
You're in my way! You're in my way!
Come on, come on! Move it, move it, move it!
You guys, move out of the way!
Shinpachi! And Mr. Yamanami too?!
They're pouring it on right out of the gate!
As Sun Tzu said, "The war is won, before the battle has even begun!"
You guys were stupid for taking what we said seriously!
Hey! That's dirty!
Oh, dear, so this is where you were.
So you ended up not participating in the footrace either.
Mr. Kondo was worried, you know.
Same to you too...
Same to you too.
I get scolded by Mr. Hijikata if I run footraces and stuff.
You look bored.
I'm not really.
Don't lose to Mr. Nagakura!
Run like our lives depended on it!
It looks like everyone's having a lot of fun.
Since we're having this festival of sorts,
I thought I'd also invite the neighborhood children.
Well, I'll go now.
What about having our own kind of festival here ourselves?
Please!
You really are an interesting one.
You're about the only one who would ask me to spar with you here.
All right, I'll be your partner.
There they are! Shinpachi and Mr. Yamanami!
Shinpachi! Wait, you!
What idiot waits for people in a footrace?!
Exactly!
Then I'll just have to catch up to you!
Ayu's...
...special okowa rice!
So long, Vice Commander Yamanami!
That leaves...
...just Shinpachi!
This is one race I can't afford to lose!
Are you just going to keep running away, Mr. Okita?!
Put on some protectors, Tetsu.
This is different from bamboo swords.
You will not come out unscathed.
Are you all right?
If you don't come at me seriously, you'll regret it!
Please tell me.
Why did you take up the sword?
What did you become strong for?
I want to become strong to avenge my mother and father!
But no matter what reasons I have, I can't...
I can't kill!
My answer will not be your answer.
I can do nothing.
But you know,
I won't insist on continuing this until you can win against me.
However, I will keep you company until you are satisfied.
Mr. Okita...
I...
What is it?
Getting some exercise for once was refreshing somehow!
I'd better get back to the temple after I take a little break.
There's the melee competition in the afternoon too,
so I'll be real busy as a page.
Thank you for your hard work.
Mr. Okita...
Thank you.
Say, Tetsu...
The reason for which one takes up the sword,
and the reason for which one becomes strong,
differs from one person to another, I'm sure.
To another person, it might be a silly thing or a terrible thing,
but take your time, and really, really agonize over it a lot.
Otherwise...
Honestly! And here I was talking seriously.
You're alike even in these respects.
What reason, is it?
If I said, I'd probably get laughed at, wouldn't I, Mr. Hijikata?
I'm not gonna lose!
That's my line!
Ten more ken!
You guys, watch out.
Pardon me, coming through!
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
First place, Keisuke Yamanami!
Well, that was a pretty good race.
Wait, with abaci?
Is that even allowed?
No matter how you look at it, that's foul play!
Whoa! Whoa! Calm down, Shinpachi!
That was dirty! Commit seppuku! Slit your stomach, damn it!
Mr. Yamanami...
Well, well, that's Ayumu's special okowa rice all right!
Lucky Mr. Yamanami, he gets it all to himself.
I want some too.
I won't acknowledge it!
I'll never acknowledge foul play like that!
Now, now, there's no point in crying over what's past already, Nagakura.
I don't want to hear that from you!
Everyone!
It's not special okowa rice,
but here's some specially made rice balls for lunch.
You all eat your fill and do your best in the afternoon too!
Shoot, I overslept.
Forty bamboo swords and twenty red headbands...
Melee competition?
Is that fun?
Could I do it too?
I don't think that's quite possible.
Mr. Okita...
Oh, are you getting things ready? Good work.
Those kids...
I got them to come over, just like I said.
Are you a member of the Shinsengumi too?
But you're even shorter than my big brother.
Don't be silly! I might be short, but I'm good!
For real?
Then, you'll be in the melee competition this afternoon, right?
There's nothing wrong with that, right?
Yeah.
And you also have a visitor.
For me?
Yes.
Saya!
She was wandering to and fro in front of headquarters, looking awkward about coming in.
Since she was there anyway, I brought her with me.
Saya...
About the other day...
I'm sorry.
I said some weird stuff all of a sudden and made you mad.
I...
...am...
...sor...
...ry...
No, like I said, it was my fault and you aren't...
Tetsu...
If neither of you were really at fault,
well then, you can just become friends all over again, right?
He's right, Saya. Let's be friends.
Whoa, you suddenly bringing your girlfriend over now, puppy boy?
Sizzling!
If she's here, you better show off!
You're gonna be in the melee competition, right?
Of course I am!
All right!
That's the spirit, right?
They say your fighting skills brought a grunt of approval from Mr. Kondo.
I'm looking forward to it, puppy boy.
Later.
Saya, I'll promise you.
Just the way I am...
I'll become stronger just the way I am now!
I might still be troubled and agonize over things,
but I promise.
No matter what, I won't do anything that'll make you sad, Saya.
Say, Sannan.
What is it?
I've decided after all.
I'm sure Toshi will be against it,
but I intend to give him a uniform and his own sword.
You mean Tetsunosuke Ichimura.
He should be capable of choosing on his own now.
That's what I think.
Now, then...
It looks like everyone's done eating,
so let's move onto the melee competition.
We'll now split into East and West Armies and conduct the melee competition!
East Army, West Army, are you ready?!
Yeah!
Then, begin!
Maiku o nigirishime hitto pareedo no onpareedo
Hey, Jimmy, kibun wa doudai?
Suteeji orireba sasuga no jentoruman
Hey, Jimmy, kokoro mo kandai!
Jimichi ga yue ni seikatsu sae mo jimi ni
Kotsu-kotsu tsumiagemashou
Jimichi ni yume ga kanaimasu you ni
Kyou mo, Jimmy, ikimashou
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
Gripping the microphone tight, the hit parade's on parade
Hey, Jimmy, how you feeling?
Quite the gentleman when he's off stage
Hey, Jimmy, a generous spirit too!
Being such an honest guy, even his life's plain
Keep building it up patiently
May your dreams come true honestly
Let's go for it again today, Jimmy
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
Tetsunosuke, you're still young.
You need friends your own age.
Friends?
Next time on Peacemaker Kurogane, Chapter 7: "Suzu"
Friends you can open your heart to are wonderful to have.