Saturday, February 20, 1999
Shiro...! Why did this...?!
We'd overcome so much together!
I don't want to die!
Die!
Laugh for me just once more...
Why did this have to happen...!
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
Looks like today going to be another great day!
That's good...
Hey, I'm eating breakfast here! In this little space!
No wonder Ruri hit you.
How indelicate of you to bring that up...
Oh... sorry. Anyway, what about this?
"Tendo broke the rules, so add one more assignment."
What is that?
I've made God angry.
As usual, you're so stupid!
Listen up!!
Not again...
Until March 19th, you'll get a task a week from Heaven.
There are five more Fridays to go. Five more!
But there will be six assignments.
Got it, you idiot?!
Each one is pretty hard work!
I have to do six in five weeks...?!
There it is!
"If by 9:30 AM on Friday, February 19th,
"you don't obey the rules, you'll die instantly."
Rules?
Another one!
"If by 9:30 AM Friday, February 19th,
"you don't kiss a man, you'll die instantly...?"
What?! Two assignments?!
It's the extra one.
Come on! Rules are bad enough, but kiss a man?!
I had to kiss Koharu and now a man!
I think this God of yours is sort of a leech.
This is the first time I agree with you.
Obey the rules... Kiss a man...
Isn't kissing a man breaking the rules?
Gimme a kiss!
Jeez! Get away from me!
It's the answer! If I kiss you and then stay indoors
until 9:30 AM on Friday, then I'll obey the rules!
Get away from me!
I can't get rid of these tasks...!
It does no good to kiss me!
Why?
Because I'm an angel.
A useless one...
I wouldn't go over there if I were you...
Oh?... These things are all over the place: thumbtacks.
Are you starting to believe in me?
Well, you've saved my life a bunch of times.
Well, it's about time!
Idiots take longer, I guess.
Oh, shut up...
Good grief! Two tasks...
Shiro!
February 19th...!
February 19th...
Friday!
Friday...?
Is a Bad Luck Day.
Oh, drop dead.
"Pedestrians must walk on the right..."
Jeez, there are so many rules!
Keep your wits about you!
It's like you're walking through a minefield!
I know! I know!
That was close...!
My God! You scared me!
So sorry! You okay?
Sorry doesn't cut it!! Get down here!
I'm gonna be late for work! That's a broken rule!
Keep your wits about you!
I mustn't be late for work, but I mustn't run...
I want to run, but I mustn't...
On the right...
You're gonna be late!
Don't run!
Mr. Samejima wouldn't be so bad...
What a jerk... Hey!!
Kiss... Gotta kiss a man!
Wait!
Just made it!
Let's see... the morning rule is a greeting...
Good morning!!
Too loud! I got milk up my nose...
You're almost, late! No points for you!
Kiss a man...
Yuck! That'd be the worst...
What's the worst...?
Get moving!
A lighter, a lighter..
Try this.
That's thoughtful of you.
Yikes! What a fright!
I thought we might have a boom in practical jokes,
but that gives a real wallop of an electric shock!
I'm not your lab rat!
I thought a country boy would be easier to fool...
If you call me a country boy again, I'll flatten you!
Morning, Asato.
Morning...
Shiro! I love you!
Asato wouldn't be too bad...!
It's starting!
On today's "Showdown" we have President Sumeragi
of King Catalogs, the largest mail-order house,
and from the new up-and-coding catalog firm,
Mono Company, we have President Yuki.
What a dork!
In addition we have Mr. Hattori of Relax 21,
the booming maker of popular massage goods.
I'm "Say Good-bye to Stiff Shoulders" Hattori!
Hold this in your hands and your neck ache disappears!
The Magic Massage 21!
That little thing will earn you five times the bonus!
If you put that in our catalog,
you'd sell two million of them.
Two million!
Are you going to draw up the contract right on the air?
What's he doing...?
By the way, Mr. Sumeragi,
I understand Judo is very popular in your company.
We're using new training techniques to see how far
we can take the traditional sport of Judo.
Sydney is not so far off...
That's great! I love Judo!
We have a strong Judo Club, too...
What'd he just say?
I've never heard a word about that...!
You missed out, then. We're very strong at Judo.
All right! On this, Friday's "Showdown,"
you can decide who gets the contract by a Judo match!
A great idea! Let's do it!
But let's do it as a team match!
Mr. Sumeragi?
Fine with me.
Mr. Yuki?
Say no!
We'd be delighted.
What are you thinking, you idiot!
Don't miss "Showdown" this Friday at 9:00 AM!
A Judo match at 9:00 and I die at 9:30... Oh, dear!
I'm sorry! I'm really sorry.
That doesn't help.
It just slipped out! I couldn't help it!
You understand, don't you?
No, I don't.
We don't have to get sucked into those stupid TV shows.
They're probably grateful to get out of it.
Mr. Samejima is right!
But I couldn't bear it!
I couldn't watch King get it hands on that item...
The boss's right!
Which is it?
Our company's standing is riding on this.
I won't ask the world of you...
Right! Just being in the Olympics is worth it!
You have to win.
Which is it?!
Mr. Owada? What's wrong with you? Simmer down...
Usually I'd smack you. But I'm holding myself back...
I was in the Judo Club at my college...
Really?
Yeah! You were in the collegiate intermurals!
Why didn't you say so!
Okay, then me and Nakatsugawa is two wins.
We don't need your B.S. right now.
It's your B.S. that got us into this.
When this is over, you'll pay for that!
But for a team match, you need five people.
We're one short.
Is that right?
Setoguchi has a sprained ankle and Maida is sick.
Ms. Tsuyuzaki, check to see who we have who does Judo.
Yes, sir. Here's this...
I have a practice hall for you.
I don't mind if you stay there and practice
You don't mind?!
Shut up!! It's an order from your boss!!
Now take this!
This has turned into quite a mess.
I haven't worn a Judo uniform since middles-school.
Thanks for the other day.
You turned my arranged marriage down for me.
Did your dad say anything since then?
I hope you find someone who loves you as much as that.
I'll be coming to the training camp, too.
Yeah?!
I always wanted to try my hand at managing a team.
Great!! Now I feel like maybe we can win!
The rules, the rules...
A match is to last for three minutes...
Why do we have to come to a place like this to do this?!
Don't do that! You can't throw empty cans around!
You have to obey the rules!
So what? It won't kill you.
It'll kill me!
What?
This is the only mountain retreat the company's got.
Mountain retreat? Like with one big tatami room?
Tell your complaints to that fool of a boss of ours.
Mr. Owada! Don't do that! Obey the mountaineer rules!
You're quite the ecologist. A friend of the earth, huh?
That's not it...
The rules of the mountains...!
Hello! Hello!
Are you a tree-hugger?
I have a favor to ask you.
They need one more person for the Judo match.
Would you do it?
Me? You're joking.
But you're so athletic!
I am not an employee.
But you're the future president.
Even so...
Please!
Okay. If I win, will you be the future president's wife?
If I win, you marry me. Okay?
No?
Okay-
Let's go.
To the camp. I don't care about the team,
but I have to win.
Mountain retreat! What a dump.
I told you we should practice somewhere in town.
Welcome!
What're you doing here?!
Welcome to the Sleeping Forest.
What does that mean?
When I heard you were having a Judo camp,
I couldn't t help myself!
Sorry it's such a dump.
That's not for you to say!
Where's the john...?
Looks like you're obeying the rules...
I'm a nervous wreck.
So, who in this bunch did you kiss?
I haven't done it yet.
You nitwit!! There are two tasks this time!! Two!
Get the kiss out of the way, then worry about the rules!
You nitwit! I know all that!
What this cartoon-thing over your head?
While you're practicing your Judo moves,
get someone in a hold and then kiss him!
A true sign of a pervert.
No! It's really a great idea! I'm amazing!
Well...?
That's close enough.
No! Not close enough! Obey the rules!
In the center of a square of 14.55 meters per side,
measure a square of nine meters on a side...
All done!
An anal ecologist tree-hugger?
Let's obey the rules.
That's my BOY!
What do you think you're doing?
You need another person.
Sorry I'm late!
Koharu!
You think I'm going to let you drag Shiro into this?
He's a true friend of mine.
What happened to your face?
Watch out for Yuki Satoru.
You need another person, right? Satoru will do it.
I might be more a burden than a help to you.
Great! With Mr. Satoru on our side,
we're sure to win!
Didn't you call his father an idiot a minute ago?
Oh, dear! And I was really looking forward to it!
I have to give him a chance. I guess. Too bad...
Good luck.
What was that? This isn't a circus, you know!
Bring your left knee forward a bit more...
Let's do more fighting! You know: secret death!
Owada, this isn't a comic strip.
Judo starts with the roll. Asato, show 'em how to do it.
Wow! Great!
A little more noise to it!
These show-offs are so bad at learning the roll...
"Make a triangle of the forearms, left elbow out..."
Shiro, you don't need that book.
But I want to do it by the rules.
This isn't about rules.
You're a real pro at rolling, even in life.
What're you so pleased with yourself about?
Perfect.
Well, I want to be perfect like Mr. Satoru is!
The match is two days away.
I think we should do some practice bouts.
I agree!
All right. Let's pair off and see who's stronger.
Okay, Shiro and Satoru. Give it a try.
Don't forget my suggestion!
Each bout lasts three minutes...
who're you rooting for?
What're you talking about?
Enough commentary!
Shiro! Approach his mouth!
Shiro! Here's your chance!
Enough!
If they fight any more, they might get hurt!
Getting hurt is better than dying!
Never mind.
Amakasu, you're good!
So are you!
I swear I'll win my own bout.
You missed your chance!
You could've stolen his lips for a second.
It was hardly the time or place!!
Thursday, February 18, 1999
Peeping is against the rules. Let's quit it.
We should be spending our time in practice.
This is an important part of practice.
Maybe you just don't like practicing?
If you see them, you might not want to fight tomorrow.
They're that formidable?
I told you we oughta give this up! Let's go home!
Leaving already?
Scouting your competition is an excellent idea.
But don't sneak around. Come on inside.
We'll show you our latest sports training technique.
Really?
We were just passing by...
Sir, you shouldn't waste your time on this garbage.
Hey!
Sasaki, that was rude.
This is our top man. He's a fifth degree black belt.
Fifth degree!
You were Satoru, am I right?
This is my son, Dai. He's in Tokyo University Law School.
He's only a second degree black belt...
You went to Tonan University Law School?
Must've bribed your way in.
My! Such a cute one! What's your name, honey ?
She doesn't have to tell you.
You're dating her? Maybe she'll go out with me...
Stop!!
Anyway, take this as a friendly warning:
I'd forget about the match tomorrow if I were you.
We'll just shame you in front of the whole country.
Don't take us too lightly!!
You'll find yourself shamed! Remember that!
Then, we look forward to tomorrow...
Sometimes you can rise to the occasion...!
It won't go back...
Let's get back to practice!
Satoru!
Let's win. For real.
No way we're losing to that bunch of scroungy bums!
Things are getting interesting!
Give me that piece of paper.
This one?
Hey! What're you doing?
You gonna say, "Who cares?" again?
No. I realize I have something important to do.
If God truly wants me to waste my time
on that ridiculous stuff,
I'll stake my life on ignoring that order.
Shiro!
Another lecture?
Tendo!
You're absolutely right.
I've made up my mind, too.
Let's concentrate on tomorrow's match!
But obey the rules, okay?
Right.
Shiro! That's great!
That's called a Back Throw. You can win one with that.
Friday, February 19, 1999
The matches run like this:
Fifth, fourth, third, second and then first.
Now, today, we know their top man is Sasaki.
Their fifth place is 1st-degree black belt, Yamaoka,
then the geek kid, Dai.
In third will be 2nd-degree belt, Tamura,
and second will be 3rd-degree Kikuchu.
How do you know all that?
I found this at their training center.
Hey, that's against the rules!
I took it to the police, but they said to take it back,
so it's not against the rules.
Other than Sasaki, they're using their second string.
I did some checking, and sure, they're good at Judo,
but they're a real rough, uncouth team.
Okay, the match goes to Shiro.
Well, there's one loss.
Hey! I put him in there to assure us of one win!
Yeah!
I'll do my best!
I was just joking.
Then you, Satoru.
The kid...? Got it.
The middle goes to Owada...
You're always in the middle...
What does that mean?...
I can't fight a 2nd-degree black belt.
Give it a try.
Then, the next goes to Samejima.
I'll get that bum.
And I'll take on their top man, Sasaki.
Super! You can do it!
Thanks.
Where's Koharu?
Please let them win tomorrow...
Koharu!!
Look who's come to the rescue.
Shiro! Help!!
Quit screaming!
What do you think you're doing...?!
Koharu, get outta here!
Sasaki!
I have no interest in the rest of you,
but I am interested in her.
Shiro and Koharu are both really late!
Koharu!
Shiro... Some strange men...!
Shiro!
It had to have been those guys, who did this...
Garbage!
What happened?
He's not there.
Oh, no! It's 6:00 AM! We're gonna be late.
But Shiro...
I'll bring Shiro.
He's all right.
Okay. Let's go.
We've crossed so many hurdles already.
This one can't be...
Hey? Are you all right?
Don't go so fast.
It's no time for caution!
Don't speed. Obey the rules.
Are you nuts?!
Stop!!
You want to die or what?
It's because I don't want to die that I obey the rules...
We're 30 minutes away from the challenge match
between King Catalogs and Mono Company!
Is it the calm before the storm or just plain tension?
What are they doing...?
They're not here yet? I guess they're defaulting?
No, no...
Sir!
You're late! Miss Tsuyuzaki, what happened?
Later.
Ohhhh, cool!
He's so scary!
You can still drop out.
There are folks ahead of me. Please go by the rules...
You're going to ER, so don't worry about it!
Where's Amakasu?
He'll be a little late.
Why, that...!
Shut up if you don't know what you're talking about!
How dare you talk to me like that.
I don't care if you do fire me.
Okay, I'll have to take the first bout.
If we win the first one,
it might throw off their rhythm.
Going live in five seconds, four three...
Showdown! A match to win the sales rights
to Magic Massage 21!
Will King Catalogs win or will Mono Company?
President of Relax 21, Mr. Hattori, is with us today.
We'll start with the fifth place match:
From King Catalog's is Yamaoka Ryo
versus Mono Company's Nakatsugawa Asato!
Bow!
I put in ten stitches.
Don't walk on it for a while.
Take him to his room.
Hey, that's dirty!
Nakatsugawa lost...
An easy win...
The first round goes to King Catalogs!
Are you okay?
Don't cry about it. We won't lose our pride.
I'll show 'em.
This isn't about marriage. I'm doing it for the team.
Satoru! You can do it!
I have to go...
The next round is between the two companies' heirs!
Here's the next stupid president of Mono Company.
You shouldn't let her walk alone in the dark...
Warning!
Yuki received a warning!
Dizzy with love?
He's not very sportsmanlike!
Don't get too confident.
Is this the form to check yourself out?
Yes. Just fill this out...
What on earth are you doing?
I want to be discharged, but this is the rule, right?
Doctor!! Doctor!!
Shiro!
Are you all right?! I looked everywhere for you!
Tendo!!
It's too early to cry.
The matches have started. Will you try?
You bet I will! I'll show them!
Good!
Outta my WHY!
Next, we have Tamura Ryuichi versus Owada!
Hey! I've got a first name, too, you know!
Begin.
What is this? I've gotta fight his jerk?
Penetrate my net!
All right. Come on, you little squirt!
How dare you call me a squirt!!
Owada! Division Chief if you win!
Really?
He did it!
I win!
Owada wins with a hip throw!
Sir! I did it! I did it!
Now, if two others win, you'll be Division Chief!
You weren't talking about just my round?
Twenty minutes to go!
Next, the second place match!
Kikuchi versus Samejima!
Bow... Begin!
Wow. That was a close one!
What, an accent! You're quite a hillbilly!
What did you say?
I said you're a hillbilly.
Why you...!
Someone set a fire under him!
For real! He's pretty scary!
Don't laugh at me! I'm no hillbilly!
A win!
Amazing technique! A win for Samejima!!
He did it! He did it!
I'm not a hillbilly! I'm not a hillbilly!
Well, it's two rounds all and we're on the last round.
King Catalog's Sasaki Kenta versus Mono Company's
Amakasu Shiro. However, Amakasu isn't here yet...
What will you do?
I'll do it!
Sir! You can't possibly do it.
My men are doing this for me, I can't let them down!
Owada, give me that uniform!
You're a fine man!
Sorry we're late.
Amakasu is here! I'm here!
Shiro!
Amakasu!
God, he's persistent.
Can you fight?
I'll do it. Just watch me.
This is like a soap opera!
Let the last round begin!
Looks like your leg hurts.
Thanks to you.
Bow... Begin!
That's dirty!
Shiro!
Did you do something to him?
I can't do it, Tendo...
Shiro! The Back Throw!
A win!
He did it!!
Mono Company wins!
Shiro! You gotta kiss a man!
What's wrong...?
Shiro is dead.
That can't be!
How come? He's got one more minute!
He's followed the rules...! How come?!
Shiro!... You fool!
What are you doing?
Welcome back.
That kinda stuff is inviting bad luck.
I thought next week might be tough, so I'm rehearsing.
Gimme a break! They rescued me, you know.
His heart's stopped.
Gimme my lighter!
What're you doing?
I thought I'd give him an electric shock!
Try it!
It's no good!
Why...? He's got another 30 seconds...
Clear, a space...
A kiss from a man...
Shiro!
What happened with the match?
We won!! Shiro, we did it! We won!
Great...
Cut!!
You have terrific employees working for you.
I sure do.
From now on, you can have all my business.
Thank you very much!
I'm sorry we broke the rules.
Dad? I didn't do anything...
Obeying rules, friendship, teamwork...
This time, he's cleared a lot of hurdles!
This'll be a day to remember!