Oh, hello? Ma?
Yeah, it's me, Toraji.
I got home early today.
Oh, I got the wakame seaweed.
You know, I'm thinking of coming back for a visit sometime soon.
Food? I don't care what we eat.
What's this about Meal A and Meal B?
Mom's Home Cooking Lunch Set?
Huh?
You've gotta be kidding me, you old hag!
What mother charges her son for meals?!
Besides, no matter what you cook,
it's all obviously going to be "mom's home cooking"! You're mom, after all!
Plus, you call it a "lunch set," but it's leftovers from dinner, right?!
I know you!
Hey, she fricking hung up on me!
That old hag always does this when things aren't going her way.
This is why I don't want to go home that much...
I like the air humming with energy
My quickening pulse expands outwards
Take in a deep breath
And all I see now is straight ahead
No one can take my place
A path only I can walk
Even those tears will all begin to sparkle
That's why when I raise my hand high, there's power in my palm
I'll head straight for tomorrow without hesitation
In just the blink of an eye
I'll make the story of my dream come true
Even if it's hopeless and far from my grasp
I'll never give up
Sounding the bamboo beat that's mine and mine alone
Hey, did you watch that? That late night "Banba...
"Fancy Shop" "MuMu House" Hey, did you watch that? That late night "Banba...
Then I'll be counting on you again today.
Yes, ma'am.
I wonder if they've started practice already...
I have to leave my head guard and stuff out to dry.
Come to think of it, the middle binding's gotten tattered.
I'll have to replace it.
Okay.
I'm starting to feel calmer.
Welcome!
That uniform...
She's from our school.
What'll I do if she realizes it?
She realized it?!
- Um... - Yes?!
Which of these two is more effective?
"Academic Success" "Passing Marks" Which of these two is more effective?
"Academic Success" "Passing Marks" No idea...
Uh, um, I think both are effective.
Then, I'd like to buy both.
Good!
Thank you very much. Please do come again.
Kawazoe-san, please put these out in the shop.
Yes, ma'am.
Welcome.
Yo!
Oh, sensei...
I'm just here to check up on you.
I also needed to come here for a little something.
Wow, you're working hard I see.
Have you gotten settled in?
A little.
Well, it's a good way to learn how society operates.
Hmm, I wonder what would be good...
Tama, aren't you going to ask why I'm looking at merchandise in a shop like this?
It's called drumming up business.
Oh... What are you doing?
Well, see, I have plans to go back home on my next day off,
but my old lady likes these kinds of things, in spite of her age.
So I thought maybe I'd buy her a little gift.
I see, so it's for your mother.
That old hag's room seriously looks like this shop.
You'd never think she was in her 50s.
Wow...
I guess this'll do. I'll buy this.
That will be 1000 yen.
Too expensive for my old lady!
I'll get something else.
I see...
Thank you for waiting.
Well, I'm going back to the school now.
Thank you very much. Please do come again.
You know,
say that in a more cheerful and happy manner.
And loosen up your expression more! Loosen up!
Please do come again.
And you, you better show up for practice once in a while.
Everyone's waiting for you.
Yes, sir.
Men!
Damn it, I still don't stand a chance against Yuuji.
Here, Dan-kun, water.
Thank you.
Captain Kirino, you're so thoughtful.
Yuuji, how's Dan doing?
Eiga-kun will grow strong.
Oh, I thought as much.
He has a natural aptitude.
He's still virtually a beginner,
but he aims for my openings
and he moves to make it harder for me to score strikes.
Those things are innate talent.
He has absolutely no endurance,
but he'll make rapid progress from here on out.
I just hope I don't get surpassed by the time we graduate.
Are you sure it's okay for a character like that to get strong?
I think it's fine, isn't it? As far as character goes...
And...
Miya-miya, attacking like crazy won't score you any points!
Saya?
Kirino, that was scary!
There, there, there.
I'm so sorry, senpai! My hand slipped!
Hey, school violence...
- Why d'you do that to Miya-miya?! - Shut up!
Miya-miya, it's too soon to be doing throat strikes! You trying to kill her?!
Beginners shouldn't do it! It's dangerous!
Yessir. Sorry 'bout that.
Miya-miya's scary!
Well, she's got a decent knack for it,
so if she practices the other techniques more,
Miya-miya's going to become strong.
That's my Miya-miya!
Thank you, Dan-kun!
We're really getting into the swing of things here.
I can't wait for the upcoming tournament!
Yup! All right, let's call it a day and tomorrow, we'll go again.
Hey, you're here.
Oh, are you done already?
Tama-chan, what about work?
I finished up just earlier
and I thought I'd at least get a little practice in.
Shall we take a little break and go for a bit longer?
Yes, sir!
Aw, look at how out of breath you are.
Here, you must be thirsty.
I appreciate it.
Hm?! Mixed in with the invigorating scent of youthful sweat,
I smell the sweet fragrance of soy sauce!
What the hell's this?!
Oh, yeah! It's been way past 3 minutes.
Having cup ramen in the dojo?
Shame on you!
Come on, cut me a little slack.
"Soy Sauce" Come on, cut me a little slack.
"Soy Sauce" I didn't have lunch.
Oh...
Wakame seaweed...
You put too much in there, sensei.
She's late...
No, no. Tamaki is working hard for my sake.
There's no need to worry.
What should I say when I receive the present?
Surely, I must act natural,
and yet, express my gratitude in the warmest possible way.
Happy birthday.
Thank you, Tamaki.
That would be too normal.
Happy birth...
Thank you. You really worked hard at that part-time job.
What?
No, she's a kind child.
She may not want me to realize that the part-time job was for me.
Happy...
Thank you, Tamaki! I love you from the bottom of my heart!
No, no, that would be cheesy, no matter what the circumstances.
Too cheesy.
Hap...
I'm so happy, Tamaki.
I'm deeply moved that you've grown up to be such a truly good girl.
I hope you'll keep up the good work
and be pure, and righteous, and beautiful...
...and grow up!
Sound!
And healthy!
"Simplicity and Fortitude" And healthy!
"Simplicity and Fortitude"
Calm down... me.
Saya, wrist.
Woof!
That's shake!
Bye-bye, sensei.
See you!
Take care, sensei.
Go straight home now!
Oh, come to think of it, I'm out of drinks.
Guess I'll go buy some.
"Enitendo"
Hey, excuse me! I was about to park there!
Oh, really. Sorry about that. But it's first come first serve.
Wha?!
What the hell's with that old hag?!
Guess I'll buy some cup ramen while I'm at it.
Plus, pouches of curry and canned food.
And low-malt beer, the common people's brew.
The very picture of a shopping trip of a single guy who lives alone.
Let's see, the low malt beer is...
Oh, there it is!
They've only got one left!
Wait! I was about to grab that just now!
Oh, really. Sorry about that.
But it's first come first serve.
What the hell's that mean?! You clearly swiped it!
Oh, be quiet! You can just buy the ones next to it!
The rest aren't low-malt beer, so they're expensive!
You're so full of yourself! Buying a whole box!
When you're nothing but a job-hopping part-timer!
The loose ones should be enough for you!
I'm no job-hopping part-timer! I'm properly employed!
Unforgivable.
"Coliseum" Unforgivable.
"Coliseum" The old hag deserves to die!
"Coliseum"
Don't tell me...
Currently, they only have one register open.
"Closed" Currently, they only have one register open.
"Closed" "Closed" Currently, they only have one register open.
He plans to beat me to it and get in front of me!
And with that number of items,
if he gets in ahead of me, it'll mean a substantial loss of time.
I won't let him!
What are you going to do about these yakisoba noodles?
You pay for it!
Pay for it!
Me?!
Ma'am, we'll get a replacement right away, so...
You shut up!
It's his fault.
Um...
I-I'll pay for that...
No! I will pay for it!
By golly, I will pay for it!
Time to go home...
...without thinking about anything.
An unproductive member of society, who mooches off his parents,
has no business driving a car!
I'm not an unproductive member of society! Or a job-hopping part-timer!
I'm a high school teacher!
A teacher?! Don't you lie to me!
It's not a lie!
I'm a teacher at Muroe High over there!
My name's Toraji Ishida!
Toraji... Ishida...
"Principal's Office"
So, there you have it.
"Principal" So, there you have it.
"Principal" - Okay? - Huh?
I'm sorry, Ishida-sensei.
Huh?
How'd your midterms go?
Hm? They went like they always do.
Which means they went well.
Was it bad for you, Saya?
Math was bad! Hopelessly bad!
I studied for it the most, but it was bad!
In the humanities, I can get good grades without studying much, but...
Oh, a cat.
I just hate it more and more somehow,
and it pisses me off...
I'm always spinning my wheels...
So, she does realize that.
Kirino, tutor me in math!
Sure thing! Bring it on!
Or rather, are there any subjects that you're not good at?
Huh? Sure there are.
But you still do better in them than me, don't you?!
So, everyone's here?
Then, sensei's not here yet, but let's get started with swings!
Okay!
Here you are, Dan-kun, a towel.
You're so thoughtful, Miya-miya.
Say, Tama-chan.
Tama-chan?
W-Welcome!
Huh?
Oh! Nothing...
I think Eiga-kun really might be incredible.
His swings are rapidly growing steadier and more powerful.
He's definitely going to become strong.
Yes, Eiga-kun's going to become strong.
Look, Miya-miya! And Miya-miya, too.
Look, Miya-miya! She attacks without restraint, so she won't pick up any weird habits.
Did that make you fall in love with me all over again? She attacks without restraint, so she won't pick up any weird habits.
Did that make you fall in love with me all over again? She's the sort who grows strong.
Yes! She's the sort who grows strong.
Yes! Yes, Miyazaki-san will grow strong, too.
Tama-chan, are you tired?
Yes, Tama-chan's tired.
You're worn out from your part-time job!
Go rest until the teacher shows up.
Tama-chan will rest until the teacher shows up.
You're so carefree because you're a first year, Miya-miya.
What? Do you think so?
And Dan-kun,
I bet you're going to be happy-go-lucky
even in your second and third years!
- Take that! Take that! Take that! - Why are you doing this, Saya-senpai?
Hey, now, no bullying the underclassmen!
Leave it!
You're a model student who's in the top 20 of our class,
so shut up and do your swings!
- That hurt... - Oh, so this is about the midterms.
You took a beating, too, didn't you, Miya-miya?
But Dan-kun is a model student!
Of the 390 first year students, he's ranked number 2!
What?!
What about you, Yuuji-kun?!
I'm number 4, but...
...I still don't stand a chance against Dan-kun.
But sensei sure is late.
He's such a slacker to be tardy.
I'm right here.
S-Sensei, when did you get here?!
I've been here the whole time, you know...
What's wrong? You look as though you might disappear at any moment.
Yeah, I really might disappear.
Huh?
It looks like I'll have to quit working at this school.
What?
The principal said...
...that they won't need you after this year...
That's what he told you?
Then, you're going to be...
...unemployed.
"Unemployed" ...unemployed.
"Unemployed"
Why did the principal say that?!
It's not the principal.
The order's apparently from the chairman of the board.
The chairman?!
Why would the chairman get personally involved?
Did you go and do something you shouldn't have?!
I got into a fight with an old hag at the supermarket.
Don't tell me that old hag was...
The chairman!
The chairman's a man. He's a warm and understanding guy.
It's not the chairman's idea.
It seems his wife told him about me...
I see, so his wife was at the supermarket...
The old hag!
No, she's not.
Then, who was the old hag?!
She's apparently the chairman's neighbor
and she's really good friends with his wife.
It seems the chairman's a hen-pecked husband, so...
I see, and that's why...
All right, everyone, get your gear on!
We're going to start with kirikaeshi sparring!
Yes, ma'am!
H-Hey...
Hey, worry about me at least a little! Please!
If I get fired, that also means I won't be the advisor anymore.
But even if we did worry about it...
There's nothing we could do about it.
But you could! Like petition them to keep me on or something!
Aren't you going to appeal this yourself or anything?
But I'm a young guy with no track record. No matter what I say...
Whoa! Weak!
Then sensei, you can just build a track record starting now!
Starting now?
That's right.
Build this kendo team up into an even stronger team
"Certain Victory" Build this kendo team up into an even stronger team
"Certain Victory" and get us to the national tournament!
And get us to the national tournament!
If we get respectable results, no one will be able to gainsay you!
The national tournament...
You definitely have a point...
If I can produce results with this team, maybe I won't have to quit.
There's no time.
But...
...I have no choice but to do it!
I've got...
...you guys!
And!
I've got Tamaki Kawazoe!
My Tamaki is unbeatable!
And sensei is unemployed!
I ain't yet!
All right, we're doing this!
The Muroe High kendo team's next goal...
...is to make it to the national tournament!
Or, to at least get to that level!
Now, let's begin practice!
For me!
Good grief...
"Fancy Shop" "MuMu House"
Tomorrow will be your last day working here,
but I hope you'll keep up the good work until the end.
Yes, ma'am!
At first, she could barely even greet people, but now...
It's so nice to be young.
So that was a duster.
Welcome!
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes begin to sparkle in the twilight
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Barefoot by my window, looking up at the night
Sleepless, alone with the moonlight
What I did during the day flickers before my eyes
I'm the only one spinning my wheels and I still feel impatient
I'm calling the star rise
I close my eyes, listening to my heart
I want to meet the me that I haven't gotten to know yet
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes are sparkling brilliantly
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Hi, honey!
This is the Midnight Gentleman Danjuro Eiga's Dynamic Dandy.
DanD'Dan for short. Welcome to this segment!
"This is juice." For you mischievous kittens up at this hour,
"This is juice." I've got these words for you.
"This is juice." In guard-to-guard deadlocks of love, whoever backs off loses!
"This is juice." Mm, dandy.
"This is juice." Next time, it's "Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament."
I won't let you be melancholy, Miya-miya!