PRINCESS ARMY TANKOUBON 11 Page 6 Hashiba: Aaa! Page 7 Shinobu: Let's break up Page 8 Hashiba: Let's see, who's my opponent for the second round? Yuck! Ishibashi?! He's the toughest guy from the Kyushu region. What piss poor luck! Sign: Already there's a reason for Hashiba to hate his destiny. Hashiba thinks: I can't win! I don't have the natural ability and my luck has foresaken me. It's too much to hope for to be the winner of the Singles Tournament. Hashiba: Yagyu, you scum! Yagyu's poster: Before you shame yourself, why don't you retire? Yagyu: Hashiba is amusing. Page 9 Guy: Oh, that's... That guy's opponent is Hashiba. How unlucky for Hashiba. What as waste to be against Ishibashi. Guy: If Ishibashi loses, I'll make tea from my belly button and drink it. Yagyu: Everyone agrees, Hashiba-sensei. Hashiba: Great! Come fight with me, I'll take you all on! Son of a bitch! Ishibashi: Owww! (He's on a stretcher) Page 10 Guy: The one on the stretcher is.... Announcer: Attention please. Male, 78 kilo Ishibashi retires, so the third ring, second round... Yagyu: He'll need good luck otherwise, it'll end up cruel. Announcer: ...Hashiba wins by default. Hashiba: A miracle. Page 11 Nonoka: H-How come? Why so sudden. I... Shinobu-kun... I... Shinobu-kun... Nonoka thinks: I can't say it. Just one thing. I can't say "I love you, Shinobu-kun". Page 12 Shinobu: This isn't sudden. I've been thinking about it for a while. And Nonoka, you must have known your answer. Sympathy and love are different things. Do you remember the confession on that rainy day. Right after I did the throw, the words you said? I need you Shinobu-kun. Page 13 Shinobu: You needed me as a judo athlete, not as a man. Although I wanted that moment when you said those words to last forever, but it was a moment without reality. Page 14 Announcer: In the third ring, we'll have the third round match. Red - Hashiba, White - Saigo. Hashiba: Saigo-san's already made it to the third round. It's National level singles match. Can't let my guard down. Saigo: Miracles don't happen twice. Referee: Bow. Begin. Hashiba thinks: At the regional tournament, we tied. But this time I MUST win. Page 15 Hashiba: He's quick. Referee: Out of bounds. Hashiba thinks: He's so good. I don't have a chance. Hashiba: Ow. Saigo: Hashiba-kun, you'll have another chance next year and the year after, and all of your future. This year is my last chance so I can't lose to you. Page 16 Hashiba: You're spoiled. Your future doesn't wait for me, Saigo-san. Nonoka: I thought I would stay with you, Shinobu-kun. Shinobu: Nonoka, I don't want you to just stay with me. I want your happiness. Page 17 Shinobu: As long as we stay together, you'll never be able to put the past 11 year behind you. We'll do nothing but lick each others' wounds. Why were both of us born as prodigies. Why couldn't we have just met as a guy and a girl. Do you understand? I can't make you happy. Page 18 Shinobu: Nonoka, you don't need me to watch over you. You need someone who is more in tune with you. You know who I'm talking about, don't you? Page 19 Shinobu: Now, go down to where he is. The one that fights only for you. Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun. Shinobu-kun. You've known all along and still you forgive me? Page 20 Shinobu thinks: I wanted to have the dream for just a little longer. Shinobu: Although if she cries, I can't comfort her. If you get hurt, I can't protect you. This is all that I can do for you afterall. I hate you. Page 21 Shinobu: I detest you. Shinobu thinks: I love you. Shinobu thinks: More than anyone else or anything in this world ever, I love you. Shinobu: I never want to see you again. I detest you. Page 22 Nonoka: I'm sorry and thank you, Shinobu-kun. Page 23 Shinobu thinks: If I had my life to live over, I'd choose a hard life and knowing you over the happiness of never having met you. Page 24 Hashiba: Shit! Guy: He's locked in a side hold. Guy: Hashiba did his best but it's over. Referee: Holding. Wait. Hashiba thinks: No, I can't lose here. I can't lose. Shinobu thinks: The thing that decides a winner or a loser isn't ability. Page 25 Referee: No! White! Holding does not count! Shinobu thinks: The spirit that won't give up, no matter what happens does. Saigo: What?! That can't be! Referee: Instead, Red! Shinobu: That power is coincidence and destiny. Nonoka: Yuya! Page 26 Shinobu: That's the power of miracles. Guy: From that position, he executed a submission. He's awesome. Someone: Oh Hashiba. Nonoka thinks: Yuya. Yuya. Yuya. Page 27 Someone: AN ARM BAR! Nonoka thinks: Do your best! Do your best! Yuya! Saigo: Uuuumph. Page 28 Shinobu: You won. Hashiba: When I think about you, I wonder if I've hated you from the beginning. I think maybe I just envied you. Page 29 Announcer: Aida Nonoka, come to the second ring. Nonoka: Oh, that's me. Referee: Begin. Hashiba thinks: Oh, that's Nonoka. Easy, easy. Nonoka thinks: Huh? Referee: Yuko! Page 30 Girl: Oh, Aida was taken by a yuko. Guy: It's only the second round. Guy: Can't believe it. Hashiba: WHAT IS THAT STUPID IDIOT DOING?! Nonoka: Excuse me. Referee: Wait. Ishizawa: Are you kidding? If you lose here, I'll never forgive you. Nonoka: No, no...what happened? Page 31 Nonoka thinks: I can't stop shaking. Why? Am I scared of judo? I've got to get back to the fight. But I can't move. Hashiba: Nonoka! Page 32 Hashiba: Wake up! Don't get confused. That's why I can never take my eyes off you! What more do you want?! I have been on the 3 no-no's campaign! Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: Okay? Page 33 Hashiba: We'll win the Single Tournament first places together. Sign: The three no-no campaign: Don't care, none of your business, no stalking. Hashiba: I spoil Nonoka. We'll win the Singles Tournament together again. Nonoka: Am I all right for you? Page 34 Nonoka: Okay! We're do our best! Referee: Is that enough? Nonoka: Oh, how curious, the shaking has stopped. Announcer: In the second ring, the bout continues. Hashiba: Nonoka, win! Page 35 Nonoka remembers: You need someone who is more in tune with you. Nonoka: I'll do it! Page 36 nothing. Page 37 Referee: Red, Aida. White, Kasuga. Begin. Hashiba thinks: Nonoka, lets win first place together. Page 38 nothing. Page 39 Announcer: There's Aida's favorite throw, Ippon-zeoi. Hashiba: Yeah! Page 40 Announcer: Red, Aida. A shoulder throw! Going into the third round. Hashiba: That's more like Nonoka. Page 41 Nonoka remembers: You need a person who You need someone who is more in tune with you. Hashiba: Nonoka. Nonoka: Thanks, I'm okay. We'll head to the top together. Page 42 nothing. Page 43 Nonoka: Shino... Page 44 Nonoka: Shinobu-kun, please keep on eye on me. I'm sure I'll be able to show you the world. The world that should have been yours, I'll put into your hands. Page 45 Nonoka: Our promise. The dream. I'll make them come true. Page 46 Nonoka: For sure. Nonoka thinks: So long, Shinobu-kun. Goodbye. Page 47 Nonoka thinks: ...my other savior. Page 48 Nonoka thinks: Gotta go to the one that I long for. Page 49 Nonoka thinks: ...to the one that I long for. Announcer: White, Hashiba. Nonoka thinks: (Going) to the person who will makes our dreams come true. Page 50 Nonoka: Ha! Announer: Red, Aida. Guy: Wow, she's doing much better than the last bout. Guy: Scary. Hashiba: Hmph! When she's at her best, she's much better than this. Sign: He's just proud of her. Hashiba: Who's my next opponent? Page 51 Yagyu: Once again, we're gonna end up fight in the Konto regional. Hashiba: Yagyu. Yagyu: At the regional bout, you merely dislocated your shoulder. But this time, you'll need to watch out for broken bones. Hashiba: I need a definite win. Page 52 Nonoka: Yes. Fifth round. I'll give it all I've got. Akechi: Aida-san, you're taking it pretty easy. Aren't you worried about...? Nonoka: What, Akechi-san? Akechi: Hashiba, he's taking on Yagyu as we speak. He (Yagyu) had a rough time going against you didn't he? Page 53 Referee: Out of bounds. Guy: The guy named Yagyu is really strong even though he's pretty small. Guy: Sure is. I figured he would lose pretty quick, but... Yagyu: You've become better than before haven't you? Hashiba: Keep right on saying it. Nonoka: You're going win. There's no doubt. Page 54 Nonoka: It's true that Yagyu has more ability, but he (Hashiba) has all the potential. When I see Hashiba doing judo, I feel inspired. Nothing about winning or losing, it that he gets me fired up. It doesn't matter a bit how far he gets, his possibilities never end. He never lets down. Akechi: Is that your prodigy-like intuition? Page 55 Nonoka: Nope. I just know it. Akechi: But, he's pinned. Nonoka: Whoops. Referee: Pinned. (If you pin someone for 20 seconds, it's worth minimum points. This is what a yuko is. If you pin them for 25 seconds, it's a waza-ali and it's worth a bit more. 30 second is an ippon and the bout is over.) Yagyu: At the regional tournament, I quit before I got a point. This time I choke you for the full 30 seconds. Hashiba: Shit. Hashiba thinks: Yes! My left arm is free! Page 56 Hashiba remembers: The winner of the fall will be considered a candidate for the olympics. The dream of the three of us, I believe will come true. Hashiba: Right here... Hashiba thinks: Let's plan on getting that first place for all of us. Hashiba: I have no time to waste being your opponent. Page 57 Hashiba: No time. Yagyu: Ridiculous. Someone: He got himself free! Someone: Yeah, by using bridge work. Someone: He's strong. (KD: The Japanese way of it is "What a stupid power".) Guy: How exciting. Yagyu thinks: No theories. Where the hell did this guy come from? Now, I have to finish him. Page 58 Someone: That's a shoulder throw. Someone: Done! Hashiba: This is how it ends. Page 59 Nothing. Page 60 Referee: White, Hashiba. Hashiba: Aw, that was tough. Yagyu. Yagyu: There are no theories to cover you, that's why you can cause miracles. I just plain lost. Page 61 Yagyu: Get first place. Hashiba: Will do. Yagyu squeezes Hashiba's hand as hard as he can. Hashiba: Oooow! Aaaaaaa! Yagyu, WAIT! I'm gonna kill you! Page 62 Akechi: I see now. The reason that Yagyu lost was that he was satisfied with his ability. But... Announcer: Red, Aida will go into the finals. Akechi thinks: Believing my ability, what's wrong with that? Ten years ago, I couldn't even touch Shinobu's ability. Page 63 Akechi thinks: She's the only one he's ever acknowledged as a prodigy. I have long waited for this day. I want to see if your ability is really worth his admiration. Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: Let's make it through the finals. Nonoka: Lets. Page 64 Announcer: The female finalist 48 kilograms. Red Aida. White Akechi. Nonoka thinks: I won't look back in order to make our dreams and futures come true. Hashiba: Winner. Nonoka thinks: I won't let anyone interfer. Page 65 Referee: Begin. Page 66 Nonoka thinks: At dawn, back at camp, I made a pact with Yuya that the three would have our dream come true. And I promised Shinobu-kun that I would show him the world. Referee: Begin. Page 67 Hashiba thinks: Nonoka, you're going to do fine. Page 68 Akechi: Shit! Page 69 Nonoka thinks: Because she's tall, she has the advantage. She won't let me get a hold of her. Akechi thinks: She's more speedy than I expected. She's forcing me into her pacing. Guy: At that height difference, it's impossible for Aida to win. Guy: But in Aida's case, that shouldn't count. Page 70 nothing. Page 71 Announcer: Now we'll have the Men's 78 kilograms weight class. Hashiba: I made it all the way here. Page 72 Announcer: Red, Sakamoto. White, Hashiba. Hashiba thinks: Can't lose. Referee: Begin. Page 73 Referee: WAZA-ALI! Guy: Is that true? Aida was told that she could never come back? Akechi: Where does all the power come from in that tiny body? This the judo of someone who wasn't supposed to be able to have a comeback? Page 74 Akechi: What the hell are you? Page 75 Referee: Yuko! Hashiba: Shit! Referee: Yuko! Guy: That's good work for the finals. Guy: Exciting matches in both the female and male rings. Page 76 Hashiba thinks: How strange. My opponent is strong. But I'm not scared and not in a hurry. I'm so calm that I can't believe it. Oh yes, this is confidence. Each match I won on my own and found myself here. Yagyu: If you don't get a first place, I'm gonna kill you. Saigo: To be honest, I have been under-rating you. I can't believe you came to be so strong. Hashiba thinks: I'll win for sure. Page 77 Hashiba: I'm coming. (Like watch out, here I come, Fella or Now you're in for it.) Nonoka thinks: We have a dream. Page 78 Nonoka thinks: No matter how many years it takes, I want to get that roar from the crowds for the three of us. The encounter from 11 yrs ago wasn't a waste. I don't have to look back. Page 79 Nonoka thinks: I'll never have to get up crying again. Go forward, forward, forward...to make the dream a reality. Page 80 Nonoka thinks: The first step... Page 81 nothing Page 82 Referee: Red, ippon. Guy: Whoa! The tiny Aida really got first place. Guy: Hey! What about the Men's? Is that Hashiba out there? Page 83 Referee: White! Hashiba...uh, uh...no... out of bounds! Hashiba: Shit! Akechi: A perfect loss. Nonoka: Akechi-san. Akechi: I've never thought of anything except exceeding Shinobu talent. But I wasted the last 10 years. Page 84 Nonoka: That's not true, Akechi-san. You're good. Akechi: You too. Thanks for a good bout. In 10 years, we'll try it again. Then I'll beat you. Nonoka thinks: She just loves to make promises. Page 85 Referee: Waza-ali. Guy: Hashiba is doing pretty good. But that's about it. Only 30 seconds left. Nonoka thinks: Yuya, keep it up, keep it up. Don't lose, Yuya. Page 86 Nonoka: Yuya. Announcer: Time's up. Now the judge... Page 87 Announcer: Is is Sakamoto or Hashiba? Which? Red or white? Nonoka: God. (In reference to the Goddess of matches, any kind. Whoever she smiles on, will be the winner.) Page 88 Announcer: Red! Sakamoto! Hashiba: Oh! Commissioner: Asamizo High's Hashiba...is a fine athlete. I'll remember him. Page 89 Nonoka thinks: It was close. What a shame. He gave it his all, but... Hashiba: Ah shoot, I lost. Shit! It's looks like rain! We're going to have a congratulations party for Nonoka. Page 91 Hashiba: Oh that's right. I only got second place. I should be happy with that. There's nothing more I can expect. Nonoka thinks: Don't try to smile. It makes it hard on me. Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: It wasn't good enough. It's meaningless getting second place. Only first place...goes to the olympics. SON OF A BITCH! Nonoka: No. I can't tell him. I can't help or comfort him without hurting him. Hashiba: I'm so embarrassed that I can't even cry. Nonoka thinks: But I still want to do something for him. Page 92 Hashiba: What the HELL Nonoka, you scared me to death! Let's run! We'll get wet! Nonoka: No. Hashiba thinks: If I say it this way, she'll let go of me... Hashiba: Well, let's go to a motel and take a 2 hour rest to get out of the rain. And while we're at it, let's make love. Hashiba thinks: If only it would be true, I'd be happy. Page 93 Nonoka: Okay. Page 94 Nonoka: I...Yuya... Page 95 Nonoka: I love you, Yuya. Page 96 Nonoka: Okay. I love you, Yuya. Page 97 Nonoka thinks: This is the first time to be in a place like this. Kachin Kochin. (The sound of being nervous.) Hashiba: Nonoka. Nonoka: Yes Sir. Hashiba: Well, if you don't take a shower, you'll get cold. You really shocked me. Page 98 Nonoka: I'm going. One two, one two. ( (She's saying that last part because of her nervousness). Hashiba: Why is she marching? The shower says "SHOWER!" Nonoka thinks: To be honest with myself, I'm terrified. I love Yuya and I'm ready. Page 99 Nonoka thinks: If it's Yuya, I don't care if he knows everything about me. Page 100 Nonoka thinks: My body is turning stiff. Yuya... Why don't you say anything? Page 101 Nonoka: Yu...! Page 102 Hashiba: You said you love me. Nonoka: Yuya. Yu...! Page 103 Nonoka thinks: What?! No, he's being too rough! Nonoka: Yuya! Page 104 Hashiba: I don't need sympathy. You... Only because I lost. I know you're just doing this because I lost. Because you pity me, you told me that you love me, I know it. Please don't. Page 105 Nonoka: It's not sympathy. I don't pity you. Hashiba: By sympathy...you'd do this. Sorry, I said more than I should have. But I can't take care of Nonoka well now. I'd probably end up hurting you. Page 106 Hashiba: I know that you belong to Oda, Nonoka. Don't think about me. Nonoka: YUYA!! Page 107 Hashiba thinks: Nonoka. Nonoka thinks: No, there's nothing more with Shinobu-kun. But I can't tell him that because he's not a substitute. lt not sympathy or just a whim. Because I love you I want to do something for you. Page 108 Guy: Hashiba, what're we going to do over winter break! Let's go somewhere! Hashiba: Sorry, I have tons of judo practices and matches. Page 109 Nonoka thinks: I thought he'd be depressed. But he's already going forward. How strong you are, Yuya. Akechi: Oh. Nonoka: Akechi-san, what brings you here? Akechi: You're not the one I came to see. Shinobu: Nobody asked you to be my escort. Akechi: What a rude greeting. Page 110 Nonoka: Shi-Shinobu-kun. Shinobu: A request was made of me by the Tenmu Chairman. When I'm off of track and field, that I coach their judo team. Regardless of how, I want to be involved with judo some. And she and I have parted ways. Page 111 Akechi: What are the two of you doing in your own little world? Shinobu: See ya, Nonoka. Nonoka: Ah, Shinobu-kun... Good luck. Page 112 Akechi: You are only nice to Aida-san, isn't that true? Shinobu: If you know that, then don't waste your time escorting me. Knock it off. Nonoka thinks: Well, me too. (about working hard). Yuya and Shinobu-kun are on their way (to the goal). They're going forward. Page 113 Tokugawa: Oh, what spirit! Nonoka: Next. Nonoka thinks: I can't do less than them. Page 114 Hashiba thinks: How come day duty has to throw the trash away. Hashiba: Hey, ODA! Shinobu: Hashiba, I heard that lately you're taking part in a lot of matches. I understand you lost in that pitiful tournament. I understand your frustration. Hashiba thinks: He never gives an inch. Hashiba: Well, that's true. What can I say? But I do want to be an olympic athlete. Shinobu: Your unbreakable spirit always amazes me. It's free to have dreams so... Page 115 Hashiba: But there's one dream that will never come true. That's to fight Oda Shinobu. Page 116 Hashiba: It's been my dream ever since I was a little brat. One more time, once more to fight Oda Shinobu. My hero. The one that I wanted to get my hands on directly. Sorry, shouldn't have said that. I talk too much. Shinobu: Want me to make that dream come true? Page 117 Hashiba: O... Shinobu: If you don't mind getting thrown as soon as the match begins, I can make it happen. Nonoka: Will you allow me to be the referee? Page 118 Shinobu: Nonoka. Nonoka: I don't want to miss you guys' fight. Please. Nonoka thinks: Yuya and Shinobu-kun will fight. Page 119 Shinobu: I can't believe that the day would come when I'd be wearing this thing again. Page 120 Nonoka thinks: I'll never forget what happens here ever. The two guys that saved me. Yuya longed to be like Shinobu-kun and began judo. Page 121 Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun's wants to do judo but can't anymore. Those two's first contact. Page 122 Nonoka thinks: I'll never forget. It will always stay in my mind. Certainly, this will be for us... Hashiba: Uh yeah, it's not a dream. I can't believe the day I can feel your ability has come. Don't go easy on me. Page 123 Nonoka: Begin. Nonoka thinks: This is a once in a lifetime chance for them. Page 124 Nonoka thinks: Yuya and Shinobu's...first and last bout. Page 125 Hashiba: Oh! Nonoka: Koka! Hashiba thinks: Oh no! He didn't take an ippon. Though he told me when the bout began, he'd throw me immediately. Page 126 Nonoka thinks: The one who never do it again, is fighting before me. Instead of me, he was the one that would have aimed at the world. Hashiba thinks: His engine isn't revved up yet. Next time for sure. Nonoka: Out of bounds. Page 127 Hashiba: Oda. You're not being serious are you?! What's your problem?! Don't you think I'm good enough to go against you? Nonoka: Yuya. Page 128 Shinobu: If you keep complaining, I can quit now. Nonoka thinks: It looks like Shinobu is going easy on him, but he isn't and it's because... Hashiba: Shit! Page 129 Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun's eyes are serious. Page 130 Nonoka thinks: But...why doesn't he take ippon? Hashiba thinks: I knew it! Oda is magnificent! Wheneven I try to execute something, he takes over. His movements are so natural even I can't notice them. Once I've realize it, my body's already flying. A prodigy's intuition moves Oda's body. Page 131 Hashiba thinks: By looking, no one would understand what he's doing. Huh? By only looking? Nonoka thinks: He's good enough to get an ippon but he isn't trying to, like his "out of bounds". Every single time, he's using a different skill. Hashiba thinks: That's right. If he thinks I'm not good enough to beat me, he would have already taken an ippon..then why? Could it be... Page 132 Hashiba: O...da. You've been intending to teach me? Nonoka thinks: From the beginning, Shinobu-kun has had this planned out. He knows doing this is dangerous. You... Page 133 Nonoka thinks: Throwing, submissions, pinning, combinations, no waste of power or movement, perfect judo. In order to teach all the abilities that he has... Page 134 Nonoka thinks: ...he takes on Yuya. Nonoka: Ippon! Page 135 Shinobu: Did you understand, Hashiba? There isn't any time to waste looking back at the past for you. Hashiba: Oda. Shinobu: If you don't want to waste my last time at judo... Page 136 Shinobu: ...keep winning. Hashiba: Will do. Page 137 Little Shinobu: Hey, can we be friends? Little Hashiba: What're you talking about? We're already friends. Page 138 Nonoka remembers: "We're already friends". Page 139 Nonoka thinks: This is something I'll never forget. The best match I've ever seen. The moment two are finally released from the past. I'll never forget. Page 140 Nonoka: Yuya's going to take part in the regional Singles Tournament. I'm going to go cheer him up. Yuya, fight! Hashiba: Oh! Huh? Page 141 Nonoka: Shinobu-kun. Shinobu: Hey. Hashiba: Shaking. Shaking. Nonoka: This isn't good. Yuya is shaking. Hashiba: You're together. You look good. Do a good job of cheering me on. Shinobu: Don't worry. If you lose, I'll laugh my guts out at you. Page 142 Hashiba: AAaaa! Pisses me off! Nonoka remembers: "You two together look good". Yuya doesn't take my declaration (of love) seriously. Shinobu: Hashiba doesn't know we broke up does he? Referee: Begin! Nonoka: Well, it's because...I can't just pass myself over like a baton. (The baton is in reference to passing a baton in marathon races.) Page 143 Referee: Ippon! Shinobu: Well, I'm an asshole, so I'll never tell Hashiba something that would make him happy. I prefer giving him a bad time. Nonoka: Shino... Page 144 Hashiba: YES! SON OF A BITCH! Announcer: Second, third, fourth rounds won by Hashiba with straight ippons. Shinobu laughs. Shinobu: He's doing just as I expected him to. Nonoka: What a good character Shinobu-kun has. (She said it the opposite of what she means). Organizer: Oh, this guy, Hashiba, got the second place in the Fall Singles Tournament. Organizer: Yeah, it was really close. Only lost by a judgement. Is there something special about this guy? Organizer: No, his judo is different since then. He doesn't waste any movement now. How could he get to this level, so fast. Page 145 Organizer: We can expect to see more of him in the future. Nonoka: Yuya, you're totally different. You understood what Shinobu-kun taught you. Shinobu: Otherwise, it would have been a waste for me to have taken him on, even though I have limits. Page 146 Nonoka: Limits? Shinobu: At the time, I realized my body is still active because of track and field. My body isn't for judo. Even when I'm not thinking about it, I unconsciously protect my back. That is my limitation. But don't either of you give up, okay? You two, Hashiba and you, will show me the world, won't you? Page 147 Announcer: Ippon! First place, white, Hashiba. Nonoka: That's right, Shinobu-kun. And shouldn't give up both judo and love. About Yuya, I'll try again. Page 148 Nonoka: Congratulations on your victory. Hashiba: Waaaaah, I'm done. What's wrong, Nonoka? Don't you have to go home with Oda. Nonoka: Ah... Nonoka thinks: I have to tell him now. Nonoka: About that... Nonoka thinks: Good luck, Nonoka. Nonoka: ...you know (she's shaking)...remember what I told you, Yuya? I love...Yuya. Page 149 Hashiba: Nonoka... Oda and you, I really don't understand what's on your mind. You even told me you detested me and avoided me; and we went to a hotel together... Even today, you were with Oda. Page 150 Hashiba: You were asked by Oda to comfort me. I told you before not to comfort me. Don't overdo it. What?! Page 151 Nonoka: DO YOU THINK I'M A GIRL THAT GOES TO A HOTEL BECAUSE OUT OF PITY?! IF I SAY ANYTHING, DO ANYTHING...YOU JUST DON'T BELIEVE ME! I'VE HAD IT! DO WHATEVER YOU WANT! Page 152 Nonoka: Yuya is so stubborn. Nonoka remembers: "Oda and you, I really don't understand what's on your mind. You even told me you detested me and avoided me and we went to a hotel together... Even today, you were with Oda." Page 153 Nonoka: TELLING YOU THAT I DETESTED YOU BECAUSE IT WAS THE OPPOSITE WAY OF SAYING I LOVE YOU! I MET SHINOBU-KUN BY COINCIDENCE! BUT... BUT... BUT... Nonoka is kicking, throwing, and punching stuff. Sign: Hell raiser, Nonoka. Nonoka thinking: I can see why he doesn't understand. I'm sorry. Page 154 Nonoka thinking: Darlingly, I went to the hotel. What was it all for? Akira and Satoru: I wonder the house is going to fall apart? Koji: What's wrong? With Nonoka, I don't care if it's one house or two houses. Sign: After her argument, she spent her winter break doing nothing but judo. Those two, who can't say their feeling outright, just spent their third semester apart. Page 155 Sign: They both continued to be stubborn. And just before becoming second year students, they spent their time doing nothing but judo. Hashiba: Shit! Again! Again! Nonoka: I can throw you as many times as I like! Eeeeyaaah! Nonoka thinks: I'm absolutely NOT cute! A girl who throws the one she loves! Hashiba thinks: What a shame! A man who is thrown by the girl I love. Page 156 Tokugawa: Their fight is just like a married couple's. Kumada-senpai: I can't support either of them. Nonoka and Hashiba thinks: Why can't we be honest? Nonoka thinks: I wonder if I'm going to be second year student and still be separated from him. How can I let him know my feelings? Page 157 Nonoka thinks: Oooh, that's too bad. Yumi and I are in different classes. Yumi: Which class are you in? Nonoka: Class 2. I wonder if there's anyone... Nonoka thinks: Wha...what?!!! Shinobu-kun and Yuya are in the same class. I'm delighted, happy...but..but... Homeroom teacher: Let's see, everyone be seated by the list. Page 158 Nonoka thinks: The gulf between us is becoming wider. Sign: Both of their numbers are 1's. (means they'll be seated together.) Sign: Separate island (Talking about Hashiba being further away). Classmate: What's wrong, Hashiba? Have a problem with Aida? Hashiba: I have no business with Nonoka. Classmate: If Hashiba doesn't care, I'll ask her out. I've always thought she's cute. Classmate: You're SO easy to read. Page 159 Hashiba: If you don't care about your life, just try it. I'll support you. Classmate: Hey you, what you're doing and saying are total opposites. Akechi: Hashiba. Hashiba: Oh, Akechi. Haven't seen you in a long time. Need something? Akechi: Can you get Aida-san for me? Page 160 Hashiba: Nonoka is on day duty so she's in the teacher's office. Hashiba: Wha...what the HELL ARE YOU DOING?! Sign: He's very weak around girls, except Nonoka. Akechi: Oh, I didn't expect you to be so pure. It's so amusing to tease you. Oh, there are Shinobu and Aida-san. Hashiba: Eeeee! Nonoka: (sounds of getting mad) Page 161 Nonoka thinks: What was that?! You talk a lot about me and Shinobu-kun. But SHE can do anything she likes? Hashiba thinks: I have no idea why she looks mad. Hashiba: Hey! Oda and Aida-kun are doing day duty. Good job, you two. Have a good time. Shinobu: I feel sorry for him. Hashiba: AKECHI, YOU DAMN SHIT! Akechi: It's more interesting when a guy's and a girl's relationship gets fouled up. Page 162 Akechi: I want to be messed up with you as soon as possible. Shinobu: Regardless, I'll have to turn you down. Akechi: You're always so cold. But if things don't go right for her (Aida), her decision will become easier to make. (Masatomo thinks that she's talking about transferring to Tenmu if things don't work out with Yuya). Nonoka: Decision? Suzuki-sensei: Hashiba! Page 163 Hashiba: Oh, Suzuki-sensei! Suzuki: I've been looking for you. Hashiba: It's been a long time so I guess a bunch of you have forgotten him. He's our Judo Team Supervisor. I forgot he exists too. Suzuki: Greetings. Forget about me, you've been invited by the Judo Association. (The "forget about me" part is because Hashiba just re-introduced the Judo Team Supervisor to the readers). Hashiba thinks: Invited? Why? Why not? Can't be! Can't be! Page 164 Nonoka: Train abroad? Akechi: To Tenmu Institute's sister school in France as an exchange student, to ready you for the Olympics. It's the official annual training abroad that's authorized by the Judo Association. It lasts one year. 4 students are selected from Tenmu to go. Yagyu, Takeda, and I.... and this is the first time an exception has been made from another school. The fourth member is you. Page 165 Judo Association Member: We want to ready you to get the Olympic gold metal. We thought we'd made the selection last November during the Fall Tournament, but we weren't able to ignore your spirit and growth. After the Fall Tournament, all your bouts...you got first place 5 times and 2nd place once. Magnificent record. Page 166 Judo Association Member: And even more surprising to us, is your growth. Hashiba thinks: Dream together...Nonoka. Judo Association Member: In such a short time, your judo improved a lot. Excellent. Hashiba remembers: "If you don't want to waste my judo, keep winning." Oda. Page 167 Judo Association Member: We are expecting a lot from you in the next Olympics. Hashiba: Our dream is coming true. Page 168 Akechi: Tuition and other expenses are completely waved. You're be treated as a special student. Do you want to waste your time in Japan forever? There are other, stronger people in the world. It's not a bad idea to see the world before the Olympics. Nonoka thinks: Training abroad? What about Yuya? Hashiba: Thank you very much. Page 169 Hashiba thinks: Nonoka... We're set. We're be able to fight in the Olympics together. Nonoka thinks: I'll be away from Yuya for a year. Page 170 Akechi: You don't have an answer right away. Take your time. Coach: What's wrong, Nonoka? You don't look happy about it. Here's your favorite shu cream. (Shu cream is a nickname for a custard cream puff. Boy, I would NEVER guess that one! I kept asking 'is "shoe cream" a "shoe polish?') Nonoka: Thanks. Akira: Which do you prefer, tea or coffee? I can make geniune cafe ole. Sign: The spoiled cat. They treat Nonoka like a little kitten. Nonoka thinks: If I ask my brothers about it, how would they react? It's pretty obvious. Page 171 Intercom: Bin bong. Nonoka: Someone has come over. Hashiba keeps pushing intercom. Akira: What happy interphone. (He said this because It was like Hashiba was making music with the intercom). Satoru: Who IS that happy guy? Nonoka: I'll go get whoever it is. Yes? Who is it? Hashiba: NONOKA! I DID IT! YEEEEES! Nonoka: Yuya. Page 172 Brothers are upset: AAAaaaaaa! Koji brings out a family sword. Hashiba: Listen, I... I... the Olympics!! Page 173 Hashiba: I'll be part of the next Olympics!! Page 174 Nonoka: Really? Hashiba: Yup. Pretty soon. Pretty soon our dream will come true. Page 175 Nonoka thinks: Yuya, we have been at odds with each other. But you hugged me like nothing's happened between us. If you do that.... If you do that... Page 176 Nonoka thinks: ....it makes me happy. This is so good for you. Satoru: I want to congratulate him BUT... Akira: Right in front of our eyes! Right in front of our eyes! Satoru and Akira: Aaaaaaaa! Koji: I'll forgive you this time, but the next time you try that, I'll kill you. Page 177 Hashiba: Lets work together harder. Nonoka remembers: "Do you want to waste yourself in Japan forever." Hashiba: What's wrong? Nonoka thinks: Friends, the world, one year. Page 178 Nonoka: I may not be able to work with you. Nonoka thinks: I wonder why we're always having to play tag. Hashiba: Nonoka. Nonoka: I haven't told my brothers yet..that I... Page 179 Nonoka: That I...may go to France. Nonoka thinks: I'll be apart from Yuya again.