Kan.
And once more... Kan!
Two kan in a row, again?!
You've got to be kidding me!
I've always chosen to play as myself, the same way, up until now.
But if, like this, I also end up defeated in this manner...
Another rinshan kaihou, this time with the 4 pin!
But that's still just 12 000!
Which means...
And one more kan!
Koromo...
...might be born anew.
Tsumo.
Chinitsu.
Toitoi.
Sanankou.
Sankantsu.
1 red dora.
Rinshan kaihou.
32 000, please!
A-A counted yakuman!
A chinitsu toitoi sanankou...
Saki, congratulations!
Oneechan, I won!
Now I can go to the nationals!
I can see you, Oneechan!
You really worked hard.
Saki...
That's right...
I... won.
Hand 20
Sisters
It's the start of the finals.
And the person everyone has their eyes on is the lead-off for Shiraitodai High School, the third year Miyanaga Teru.
Taking them to the nationals for two-years straight, out of the powerhouse district of West Tokyo,
she's one of the most potent forces for Shiraitodai.
Will it be another clean sweep through these finals and a third trip in a row to the nationals?
And this is how you get the percentages.
The finals for the West Tokyo Tournament have just begun.
Does anyone have any questions about what I've covered so far?
Take a look.
The hall is completely packed!
Then, let me ask you a question: Question 2 on page 57...
Nice weather out.
Haramura-san!
Miyanaga-san!
Haramura-san, isn't it great?
We're gonna be in the national tournament!
This way I'll be able to keep competing alongside you!
And with the President and everyone else, too!
R-Right...
The individuals are next, so don't let your guard down yet.
'kay!
So the Pres said to get together and bring swimsuits today, but...
Me, too.
I wonder why?
Why, indeed?
A
Club Activity in Swimsuits!
So we're heading to Sportsland for special training at the pool!
Club Activity in Swimsuits!
Okay?
And what is the point exactly?
Point?
It's just...
Would this reason do?
"Because I want to see you in a swimsuit, Nodoka" for example?
It wouldn't do at all!
Nodoka... in a swimsuit!
Time for a pop quiz.
When you think of summer, what sweet fruit comes to mind?
Wa...ter...melons...
Bingo!
I see, I see. If you really wanted to see me in a swimsuit that badly, I'll let you see it all you want!
Look forward to it!
Um, no.
What'd you say?
Anyway, we made it through the prefectural qualifiers in the team tournament.
This is a reward for everyone.
And there's also the individuals that start this weekend, so I think it'll help keep our game in shape.
So, let's head out!
Yeah!
Oh? It's a reward!
I get it!
Miyanaga-san?
Thanks for waiting.
No prob!
This... This is...
Suga Kyoutaro...
What a delicious feast laid out in front of us!
What the...
You're now the motor for this inflatable board.
Like hell I am!
Let's take a dip ourselves.
Um, I...
Actually, I can't swim.
Is that so?
Don't worry, there's places where it's shallow.
And what if you use this?
Thanks!
Thank goodness, everyone seems like they're having fun.
Yup.
What are you doing?
Stretching.
You need to properly prepare yourself before swimming in the ancient Shindenryuu style.
Edo style.
Captain!
What's the matter, Kana?
Captain, you're still taking in the laundry?
Shouldn't you be practicing hard for the individual tournament?
We'll have a training camp this weekend.
I think it's crucial for the training camp to be a success that everyone will be able to sleep on nice, clean sheets.
Even so, the captain shouldn't have to do...
See? Don't they feel nice?
Kana, do your best at practice, okay?
Okay...
Everyone else, too!
C-Captain!
You knew we were here?
Don't blowing off practice now!
Right!
We weren't able to convince her.
The captain's just that kind of person.
She sacrifices her own time to allow us more time to practice.
But we weren't able to take her through the team tournament.
That's why I want the captain to win the individual tournament,
so that she can go to the nationals, not just as the captain of Kazekoshi, but as Fukuji Mihoko!
We'll fight, too!
Fight for the captain!
Right!
It'll be fine. Look, your feet can touch the bottom.
R-Right...
It'll be fine.
Haramura-san.
I'm in the pool!
I'm in the pool, Haramura-san!
Isn't that nice?
Yeah! Thanks!
Saki really seems to be on cloud 9.
Guess it's cause we won yesterday.
Right?
Huh?
Nodo-chan, your boobs float too much.
They do not.
Here!
There!
What are you doing?!
Aren't they full of energy?
This is not allowed. Hold it.
Why not?
You cannot bring something like this into the pool area.
Not even just for a little bit?
What the heck is she thinking?
And how did she get it here anyway?
Saki, there was a VIP room over this way.
There was?
It's probably a private room for me and Nodo-chan.
What for?
It's over there.
Are you sure you want me to swim, too?
You've stuck with us this long, hang out a bit longer.
But, I...
W-Well, it's not like you have to swim no matter what...
'cause you can't swim, Touka.
What in heavens are you saying?
I told you before, it was simply because I didn't want to be in the same water as those commoners!
Touka, over there.
It's them!
Kiyosumi High School.
Isn't that...
Ryuumonbuchi High School!
Did you also come to play around in the VIP room?
Play around?
This entire complex is owned by my family!
Sportsland Ryuumon, huh?
I see.
Pretty awesome, huh?
It's not like it has anything to do with you, beanpole.
What?
Anyway, we'll be heading back now.
That's right.
Wait right there, Haramura Nodoka!
Yes?
Big.
What the heck is with those giant blobs of fat!
I could care not one whit about such things.
Anyway, we may have lost in the team tournament, but I won't lose in the individuals!
Individuals?
Exactly!
During this weekend's individuals, I'll show the world loud and clear who the true idol is, Haramura Nodoka!
Idol?
Haramura Nonoka!
It's you!
I'm Koromo!
Is that the stuffed animal from before?
No, this is a beach ball, not a stuffed animal.
What a little kid.
You should talk.
I had fun yesterday.
The finals were a lot of fun.
And there was something I didn't get to say when we met last time.
Haramura Nonoka, would you be Koromo's friend?
Thanks for bringing Etopen to me back then.
Would you be my friend?
Indeed!
Koromo...
Honestly...
I'm glad.
Kiyosumi's captain!
Your mahjong last night was a lot of fun.
Would you play with me again sometime?
Um, well...
We'll play again if you enter the individual tournament.
Koromo enters the individual tournament not.
Is that so?
Yeah, seems like it.
No matter how many times I asked her to.
I'm already satisfied from yesterday's team tournament.
I don't need to play mahjong for a little while.
Satisfied by the team tournament?
I see.
Will you play me again sometime?
Sure!
This time I'll give that Haramura Nodoka what for!
"What for?"
Old school.
Well, if Touka can win the individuals, that'll make it two years in a row.
Do you want to win and go to Tokyo, Touka?
Of course I want to go!
Koromo, have you forgotten?
About last year!
Remember when we went to Tokyo?
Last year?
The Imperial City! Kouto! It's Tokyo!
Behold, all the incredible views!
Shut up.
Here.
I just want to quit this pointless sightseeing and get some rest at the hotel.
We have a match bright and early tomorrow, after all.
But I'm feeling a bit peckish.
Tomoki, might there be a suitable restaurant for us around this area?
Searching...
Hamires!
There was a hamires along the road we came here on!
Koromo thinks that place would be good!
But would the food at a family restaurant be suited to the tastes of Touka-sama and Koromo-sama?
Hajime! Honorifics are not allowed when my father is not around!
Sorry, Touka.
Whilst mother and father still walked this earth, they took me to one, once.
Be it night or day, I've never forgotten the taste of that hamburger and fried shrimp platter.
Let's go to the family restaurant, then.
Yay!
Amae's uncle may have left them an incredible fortune,
but they were researchers into Japanese literature and the head of some literal arts department somewhere.
Reading books was the one luxury they allowed themselves.
I suppose she almost never ate out unless on a family vacation or something.
Welcome.
5 people, non-smoking, if you please.
And 1 children's seat, please.
I'm not that short!
Thanks for waiting.
Your hamburger with fried shrimp platter.
It's here!
What's this? That's just cruel.
You get like, a pea's worth of tartar sauce?
Did Koromo do a bad thing?
Yes?
Wha-
Excuse us.
I think that the amount of tartar sauce is quite different from that shown in the picture.
Is there nothing that could be done about this?
Not that I'm filing a formal complaint or anything...
Sorry! Wait just a moment!
Kunihiro-kun, that's quite a nasty streak you've got in your personality.
I just want them to solve the problem quickly.
I'm very sorry!
Lots of tartar sauce!
Tartar sauce!
Yummy!
Thank goodness.
Is something else the matter?
When I recall the past, I get lonely.
And everyone's having fun and lively now.
It's a really complicated feeling.
I want to come back to Tokyo with everyone!
What are you saying?
We have three years.
We'll be back here next summer!
Is that so?
So that's why I'm going to get through the individuals, and go on to the national tournament!
You all will come with me to Tokyo as my entourage.
And we'll have a meeting at that family restaurant!
You've got a really good memory.
Touka's just a big softy.
What are you saying? You people are...
I'm going to the sauna now!
Hagiyoshi!
Preparations are complete.
Which one?
This way.
Touka's always thinking about you, Koromo.
I know!
Um, are you sure I shouldn't be playing?
Yumi-chin's instructions were for you not to practice until the individuals are over, Kaori.
But, why?
Because she wants to keep your beginner's luck?
Exactly.
You did way better than expected in the team tournament, Kaori.
If you lose that luck and practice, I think that you couldn't really do any good with just a week's worth of practice.
But I want to play...
No.
Right. We'll follow Senpai's game plan.
Honestly speaking, we don't have much of a chance or a plan for the individuals.
I sees.
Tsuruga doesn't have have the power to break through individually.
Our plan was riding completely on teamwork.
Relying on each other, our no-name school would grab the championship out of nowhere.
The President said something similar.
She said that it was thanks to your plan that we got to the finals.
Well, we won't know until we try our hand in the individuals.
I want to play so I'll have no regrets.
Even if it's just a little longer...
In that place...
And then afterwards...
Right.
I can't believe we're actually going to the nationals.
What, you didn't believe in me?
Well, normally speaking...
Didn't I say it during training camp?
Our aim is to win the national championship.
Sure is a long road there.
That's right.
This summer is going to be a long one.
And the match is over!
Winning handily as expected, the huge lead created by Shiraitodai's lead-off,
Miyanaga Teru, was not just protected, but extended through the final round!
For the third year in a row, Shiraitodai High School is the representative in the nationals from West Tokyo!
At least look a little bit happy.
I can't even warm up against opponents like these.
This morning's newspaper. It lists the schools that qualified for the nationals.
Heard of "Kiyosumi"?
Didn't you have a little sister?
No, I don't.
Sis, I can see you soon! Sister...
Next Episode
Looking Back
Okay, it's the individuals!
If it's tonpuusen then that's my cue!
Don't get too happy.
This is tournament mahjong so there's gonna be wild-cards or demons around.
Yup. Be prepared.
Right! I shall spill not a one of the point sticks I collect!