NONOKA 5 Page 6 Shinobu: NONOKA DON'T! __________________________ Page 8 Satsuma member 1: What's with Saigo-san? Satsuma member 2: Why isn't he more aggressive with her? Koji: That Taisho knows what he's doing. Satoru: He's fully aware of Nonoka's strength so they can't get ahold of each other easily. ___________________________________ Page 10 Referee: Shido! (penalty) (This occurs when one of the opponents isn't aggressive enough). Competitor 1: What's holding you up Saigo? Why are you escaping from a girl?! Competitor 2: Chicken! Kira: Why is he saying "chicken"? Didn't he see Aida making her move? Don't they have eyes? ________________________________ Page 11 Saigo thinks, Although she was the National Jr. High Ladies champion, I under-estimated her because she's a girl. Can't be! I didn't expect her to be good! Hashiba: I knew it! Nonoka's incredible! ________________________________ Page 12 Shinobu: Before your wound opens up, finish this up...don't string it out! Competitor 1: I think I've seen her before somewhere. Competitor 2: If you say it was a girl you tried to pick up, I'm gonna punch you. Administrator: Aida Nonoka, could she be...? _______________________________ Page 13 Hashiba: YES! ______________________________ Page 14 Referee: Wa-waza-ari! __________________________________ Page 15 Someone: If it was an accident, it's still great! Someone 2: A GIRL got a waza-ari from Saigo?! Someone 3: What?! From Asamizo High?! Koji: Something's not right. (with Nonoka) Satoru: You're right. Her movements could have gotten her an ippon. Nonoka: Euu. (because of the pain) _________________________ Page 16 Nonoka thinks, I didn't realize it was this bad. I knew I reopened it. If I protect my shoulder too much, he will figure it out. (She's talking about her opponent. In martial arts, opponents have to go for weaknesses) Nonoka to herself: You'll be alright. It's not that bad... ___________________________________- Page 17 Nonoka continues the thought: ...as Shinobu-kun's injury 11 years ago. We can't afford to lose. The 5 us have to get first place for our Judo Club and Kira-san. __________________________________ Page 18 Nonoka adds in her thoughts: ...and for Shinobu-kun. _________________________________ Page 19 Nonoka thinks, So I'm determined to win. Saigo thinks, What a shame! Why am I so scared this small girl? This's the first time in my entire judo career, I've felt that an opponent was fierce. ____________________________________ Page 20 Saigo thinks, But...no matter who my opponent is, I can't lose my pride. Shinobu: STOP IT! YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE! FINISH IT! PLEASE! ___________________________________ Page 21 Shinobu thinks, Finish it! Please! Iwayama: AIDA-SAN HANG ON! Administrator: I've got it! That's Aida! ______________________________ Page 22 Administrator: Oh, there are...the Aida brothers! That means... Administrator and one opponent: Aida Seichiro! (Their father's name) _____________________________ Page 23 Administrator 2: Huh? Oh, died in an accident? Administrator 3: And his wife was the National Ladies champion. Administrator 1: That's it, she's the daughter of the Aidas. ___________________________ Page 24 Sound of a throw, or slamming down. _____________________________ Page 25 Referee: I-i-ippon! ______________________________ Page 26 Someone: Saigo lost!! Someone 2: That's the REAL Aida's daughter! Someone 3: Asamizo WON! ___________________________ Page 27 Hashiba: YES NONOKA! Nonoka: We're going into the second round. Koji: She's seems normal. Akira: Maybe she was just nervous. Satoru: YES! WE WON! Akira: Be good Satoru! Saigo: Aida-san, your the daughter of the famous Aidas. I lost to you fair and square. It's not just a dream that you could get first place. I'll support you 100%. _________________________________ Page 28 Competitor 1: Shoo-in, the second place in the Nationals... Competitor 2: They lost to a no-name school. Competitor 3: It's just the first round! Competitor 4: What an upset! Administrator: No telling the outcome of this tournament. Hashiba: Hey Nonoka, where're you going? Nonoka: Just to the dressing room to change my t-shirt. Then I'll be back. _________________________________ Page 29 Nonoka: It's getting the better of me. It hurts so badly, but I have to stand it until the final matches. Shi-Shinobu-kun! (He walked into the girl's dressing room.) __________________________________ Page 30 Nonoka: Thank you for coming today. Shinobu: Don't say anything. Take off your gi and t-shirt. Nonoka: Huh? W-w-why?! Shinobu-kun, you lech! ________________________________ Page 31 Shinobu: I'm not joking. Do you want me to force you to? Nonoka thinks, Shinobu can't know, can he? Outloud: No-no-no! Nonoka thinks, How could he know? Shinobu: What an obstinant girl. Nonoka: Kyaaaah! _________________________________ Page 32 Hashiba: Shit, how long does it take for Nonoka to change a shirt? Hey, No... Nonoka: No Shinobu-kun stop it! Hashiba: Nonoka! Nonoka! __________________________________ Page 33 Hashiba: Oda, what the hell are you... Nonoka, your shoulder! _______________________________ Page 35 Hashiba: That shoulder, your injury reopened?! _________________________________ Page 36 Hashiba: Your doctor said you'd be fine, didn't he?! Nonoka: I didn't tell him about the tournament. I didn't think it was this serious. I didn't feel too much pain and I didn't know it would reopen. _________________________________- Page 37 Nonoka: And if I told the doctor, I figured he might say I couldn't be in the tournament so I couldn't tell him. Hashiba: You dumb shit! Nonoka: Don't yell at me! I know I've been stupid! Hashiba: You need someone to yell at you! _________________________________- Page 38 Nonoka: I'm going to keep going. Hashiba: Don't be a fool. Nonoka: I'll be okay. I can stand the pain. I don't want to make trouble for you. Hashiba: That's not the problem. You... ______________________________ Page 39 Hashiba: I told you not to keep things from me. Nonoka: It's because...because...because...because... Hashiba: A girl that can only say "because" isn't cute. Nonoka: If you say so... Shinobu: Taking care of your injury is more important than an argument. ___________________________________ Page 40 Hashiba: Oh yeah, how come your in here? Shinobu: Shuddup, it has nothing to do with you. I'll get a doctor. Nonoka: Wait Shinobu-kun! Stop! Please don't tell anyone! _________________________________ Page 41 Tokugawa: Oh, here's Hashiba now. Come on! Hashiba: Tokugawa. Tokugawa: We've got to prepare for the second round. We can't handle it by ourselves. Hashiba, you know how to better than us. Get over here. What? Aida? What's wrong? Nonoka: Huh? I'm just tired, sorry. Tokugawa: That's because you threw that huge guy. You did really well. Hashiba, hurry will ya? ____________________________ Page 42 Hashiba: My hands are tied. Shit. Nonoka: Don't tell anybody. Hashiba: Regardless, we can talk about this later. Oda, take care of her. But, if you try anything, you'll hear from me. (The Japanese version goes "If you try anything, I won't permit it" but in our language if you won't permit something means that you WON'T permit something BEFORE HAND not after. So a statement like that doesn't work in our language.) Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: I absolutely forbid you to keep going. I can't let an injured person complete. ______________________________ Page 43 Nonoka thinks, All by ourselves, just the two of us. I'm nervous. ______________________________ Page 44 Shinobu: I'll take care of it. Where's the first aid stuff. Nonoka: The corner of the locker. She thinks, How does he know about my injury? Outloud: Shinobu-kun did you go to the hospital for me? __________________________________ Page 45 Nonoka thinks, He's ignoring me again. It was my conceit to think that he cared about me. Shinobu: Take your t-shirt off. Nonoka: noises. Shinobu: We've got to take care of it. ______________________________ Page 46 Nonoka: Look the other way. Don't watch me. ____________________________ Page 48 Nonoka thinks, Each time Shinobu-kun touches my shoulder, I feel hot. My heart will explode. ____________________________________ Page 49 Shinobu: If you get a scar, what then? ______________________________ Page 50 Shinobu: You're a girl. Nonoka thinks, It's the same as 11 years ago. Nothing's changed. _______________________________________ Page 51 Nonoka: Warm, big arms...that protected me. There's the scent of Shinobu-kun. Our heartbeats blending. ____________________________________ Page 52 Shinobu: That's it, it's done. I guess it won't last long but the pain will be less. I got the bleeding stopped. Nonoka: Huh? That's right. It's not that bad. Shinobu-kun, you're awesome. Shinobu: I know first-aid. Even if I try to stop you, you'll keep going. _____________________________ Page 53 Nonoka: Huh? Shinobu: Nothing. If what I've done, doesn't work, take some pain relievers. Nonoka: Thank you. Shinobu-kun, you're so kind. Shinobu: Call it a whim. If you think I've forgiven you, you're wrong. ___________________________________- Page 54 Shinobu: I'm not that forgiving. Do your best. Nonoka: Shinobu-ku... She thinks, Worrying about me was just a whim? You were so kind to me, I don't believe you. _____________________________ Page 55 Nonoka thinks, His warmth was no lie. It's for Judo Club and Kira-san but actually you, Shinobu-kun, are my first priority. ______________________________ Page 56 Nonoka thinks, Winning this tournament will be a turning point that will make things better. Yuya. Hashiba: Nonoka. ____________________________________ Page 57 Hashiba: How's the injury? Nonoka: I'll keep going. In the first round, with teamwork we won. I don't want to be left-out. I wanna go to the end. Hashiba: Nope. We can do it, just the four of us. Nonoka, why don't you sit it out. Nonoka: W-why don't you understand? Hashiba: I do. __________________________________ Page 58 Hashiba: I have no desire to win if someone is in pain. Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: I know how you feel about the Judo Club budget and Kira but... _____________________________________ Page 59 Hashiba: But I... ...if something happens to you, I can lose anything but that. Nonoka: Thanks Yuya, but it's the best way. I can't accomplish what I need to. Have you gotten? __________________________ Page 60 Nonoka: We promised we'd save Shinobu-kun. Who is it that told me not to stay away (she likely is referring to judo.) That was you. I don't want to quit here. If I quit now, I'll regret it for sure. I... ____________________________________ Page 61 Hashiba: I see your point. It's your choice. _____________________________________ Page 62 Hashiba: We'll try to keep you out of the ring. But if I see you're not alright, I'll drag you out and make you quit. Nonoka: Ah! Thank you! Hashiba: Whooooa! ______________________________ Page 63 Nonoka: Let's do our best and get 1st! Hashiba: Yes! For sure! A competitor: Oh there's Aida! __________________________________ Page 64 Competitor: It's a pleasure to meet Aida Seichiro-san's daughter. Competitor 2: I really had great respect for your parents. Someone: Will you shake hands with me? Shake hands. Nonoka: Huh? Uh... Competitor 3: You were in the National Jr. High tournament. I saw you there. Hashiba: Huh? Competitor 4: Yeah, you were pretty good. Someone 2: You did a great against Satsuma High. Someone 3: Who is Asamizo High? Competitor 5: Are you REALLY a guy? Competitor 6: You are, aren't you? _________________________________ Page 65 Someone: Excuse me? 3 competitors: We know you're Aida's 3 brothers. Can we have your autographs? Girls: That's my home number. Round 2 opponent member: No kidding. They're our next opponent? Member 2: We don't have a chance against a team that can beat Satsuma High. Sign: What can we do? Kira: They're already famous. ___________________________________- Page 66 Administrator: Ah yes, she's grown up now. Administrator 2: You know her? Administrator: Yes, but back when she was a little girl. When Seichirou-san was alive, she came with her brothers to watch Seichirou-san's bout. When I greeted them, she hid behind her brothers. _______________________________________ Page 67 Administrator: Her judo is just like her father's. I'll bet Seiichiro would love to see that. I wonder how far Asamizo will go? Nonoka thinks, For Judo Club, Kira, and Shinobu-kun, we'll be on top. ___________________________________ Page 68 Nonoka thinks, So watch us Shinobu-kun. ___________________________________ Page 69 Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, in ring 4, second round, Asamizo High vs. Kanagawa #3 High. ____________________________________ Page 70 Sign: Second round, Asamizo High vs. Kanagawa #3 High. Sign2: Iwayama Gentaro lost. Sign3: Tokugawa Tsuyoshi lost. Tokugawa's opponent: Even if you were a girl, I wouldn't believe it. Sign 4: Kumada Yoshimi beat 2. ____________________________________ Page 71 Sign: Hashiba beat 3. Nonoka: Great! Great! Good job. ________________________________ Page 72 5 of them: YES! We're going into round 3! Competitor 1: They're awesome. Competitor 2: They beat Satsuma High, so'll likely be the champions. Competitor 3: What a dark horse. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 73 Someone: Good afternoon. You're Hashiba-kun and Aida-san. I've heard about you. Nonoka: Ex-excuse me? Someone: Oh sorry, I'm Yaguyu Yutaka of Bugei High, a sophomore. By the way, I'm a taisho. You're the same, sophomores. Makes me feel closer to you. Hashiba: You're the taisho even though you're a sophomore? __________________________________ Page 74 Yaguyu: I touched. I'm just short and small. I'm just here to meet the quota on members. Hashiba thinks, He's not a bad guy. Yaguyu: I've read of your records from Jr. High, especially... Aida-san, you don't know me but I know all about you. Because our parents were close. Nonoka: Huh? _____________________________ Page 75 Nonoka: My dad? Yaguyu: Yes. You don't know anything about it. I didn't expect to see you here like this. ____________________________________ Page 76 Hashiba: I changed my opinion about him. I'm gonna have to keep my eye on you. Don't be so chummy with the enemy. We've gotta go. Nonoka: You're just like a kindergarten teacher. Meow. (Because he is holding her like a kitten. Nonoka remembers, "I know Aida-san well because our parents were close." and thinks, Who is he? _______________________________ Page 77 Yaguyu: I really didn't expect to see her here. Nonoka: I don't remember a thing about him. Hashiba: Was he in your "Chicks Class" in kindergarten? (Kindergarten has many classes in Japan that are named after animals. Hashiba picked "Chicks" out of the blue.) _________________________________________ Page 78 Hashiba: We're into the third round so we'll be facing stronger guys. Suzuki-sensei, why don't you show us the stats on our opponents? Suzuki: Stats? Hashiba: Yeah, just like in the Shonen comics. Nonoka: The details on their weaknesses and strengths. Tokugawa: Yeah right. Suzuki: That's the task of a manager. Hashiba: We don't have one. All five: Let's do it ourselves. Suzuki cries. __________________________________ Page 79 Tokugawa: But... When we're (Tokugawa-san and Iwayama) on the mats, we lose first thing. It's just a waste of time, isn't it? Kumada-senpai is doing okay. Hashiba and Aida have to go in sooner (because of the Tokugawa and Iwayama losing so fast). How about it if we change the order (that they compete in). Iwayama: Yes, I think that would be better. ________________________________ Page 80 Hashiba: Don't be so stupid. Tokugawa: Hey Aida, it'll be alright. (He tapped her injured shoulder) Hashiba: You STUPID! Tokugawa: What the heck?! Hashiba: S-s-sorry! Tokugawa: You scared me. _______________________________________ Page 81 Tokugawa: As I think about it, you were acting as though something was wrong in the dressing room, weren't you? What is it? You two are hiding something. Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: To be honest... _______________________________ One of them: Sh.....! 3 members: Reopened your gash?! Tokugawa: What?! You didn't you tell us! It's important! Nonoka: S-s-sorry. I didn't want anyone to worry. Iwayama: If you'd told me later, I would've worried even MORE! Tokugawa: We can't put an injured person back in the tournament. _______________________________ Page 86 Nonoka: But...but... I wanna keep going 'till the end. I wanna fight with you. So...so...please... Tokugawa: If I'd known about it, I wouldn't have said something so stupid (meaning about changing the order). Sorry. _________________________________ Page 87 Tokugawa: Sorry, we were acting like spoiled brats. Iwayama: Aida is giving her all even though she's a girl. I'm embarrassed. Tokugawa: I don't know how far we can go. But we'll try to win without you. Nonoka: S-sorry. Thanks. Iwayama: Aida-san, you just watch. _______________________________ Page 85 Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the 3rd round. Hashimoto Higashi High vs. Asamizo High match in ring 2! Someone: Asamizo don't lose! Referee: Begin! Tokugawa: Good luck Iwayama Senpai! ____________________________________ Page 86 Referee: Yuko! Koji: Hm...he didn't let the opponent have an ippon. Satoru: He's sticking it longer than he did in the second round. Referee: It's over! _________________________________- Page 88 Referee: Judge. White. (The two competitors are wearing belts, one is red and the other is white. He calling the white belted boy forward.) Iwayama: Bad news. I lost. Touch. Tokugawa: Oh no. You did better though. Hashiba: Oh Tokugawa is really up. Referee: Begin! Kira: What the hell's going on? They're maneuvering much better than before! What a weird bunch of guys. _________________________________ Page 88 Hashiba: Do you see what's going on? Everyone is doing everything they can for you. Nonoka: Huh? For me? Hashiba: That'll work towards us winning. To keep you out of the match... So you're not given a hard time. ______________________________ Page 89 Hashiba: When someone does something for the sake of someone else, they get very strong. To have someone to protect, makes people stronger. I've just realized that. ___________________________________ Page 90 Hashiba: We won't lose. Nonoka: No. Iwayama or Tokugawa: Oh Kumada-senpai, good show! Hashiba: All right! Two more left! I'm in! Tokugawa: Good luck! ______________________________ Page 91 Nonoka remembers, Yuya: When someone...for someone...for something...to have something to protect makes people stronger. Tokugawa: Hashiba, GO! GO! Iwayama: One more left! ________________________________ Page 92 Referee: Ippon! ___________________________________ Page 93 Koji: It's too bad that Nonoka hasn't been brought out. Akira: The Quarter Finals (That means the last four competitors of the finals) Tokugawa: Hashiba, nice work. Iwayama: You're so cool out there. Hashiba laughs under his breath. Nonoka thinks a little giggle...They've touched my heart. Makes me feel good. _____________________________ Page 94 Hashiba: Now, we made it into the Quarter Finals. _____________________________ Page 95 Hashiba: We'll do our best. Yagyu's teammate 1: Let's go take care of the Quarter Finals. Yagyu: Well done so far. Yagyu's teammate 1: Anyway, I'd like to take on Aida. Teammate 2: Yeah, but Hashiba sounds good too. Yagyu laughs. Teammate 1: We have nothing to worry about. The finals will be between Asamizo and us. Yagyu. Yagyu: Yeah. _______________________________ Page 96 Yagyu: My senpais won't get a chance to fight with her. Probably... He remembers his quote, "Our parents were close. I didn't expect to meet you here like this." ___________________________________ Page 97 Yagyu talks to himself: It's just the sky's treatment. (An Asian belief - Like the sky keeps an eye on people and animals. What it boils down to in our language is this. "It's destiny".) Yes! I'll show you! I have been waiting for a chance like this! ___________________________________ Page 98 Announcer: The Quarter Finals will begin at 12:40. Competitors come here at 12:30 please. I'll say it again... Hashiba: Ooh man, I'm starving! Lunch! Lunch! ___________________________________ Page 99 3 brothers: That's right! Lunchtime! Hey Nonoka! Let's go eat! Someplace where we can get some sunshine! Sign: The rabbit is escaping. (Maybe because Hashiba thinks Nonoka is getting away from him) Brother ?: Eat a lot! There's a lot of food! There's octopus shaped weiners! And rabbit shaped apples! The carrots are flower shaped! Akira: Your Akira-nichan got up a 5AM and made this especially for you. It's good! It's a magnificent triple-decker lunch basket full! Members: They're worse than stupid brothers, they're spoiling her to death. Nonoka: Hey, hey...I can't eat all of this. If there's more to eat it, it'll be a lot more fun, so... _________________________________ Page 100 Nonoka: So why not share it with... Everyone starts chowing down. Akira: We didn't say "yes" yet! Nonoka: Hey, Oniichans! Koji: Huh? Do you like it? Nonoka: Excuse me? Did Dad have a friend called "Yagyu-san"? __________________________________ Page 101 Nonoka: I talked to sophomore called Yagyu-kun and he told me our parents were friends. Satoru: Did he tell you any more than that? Nonoka: No, nothing. He just told me he would have never expected to see me here this way. Akira: I heard he had boy the same age as Nonoka. But I wasn't aware that he did judo. _____________________________ Page 102 Nonoka: Oniichans, you know him, right? Hey, who is he? Hey! Koji: A long time ago, Dad had a friend in judo, Yagyu-san. I guess this boy is his son. Nonoka: Oh, really? Everyone: Thank you so much. Hashiba: Nonoka let's go to the gym. We can do some stretching to help digest our food. Nonoka: Oh...yeah...see ya, Oniichans. Koji: Do your best. ________________________________ Page 103 Koji: Yagyu-san. He was a nice man. Satoru: I certainly wasn't aware he did judo. Looks like karma. (Meaning, in this case...like retribution from the past. Keep reading, it should make more sense later.) Koji: How sarcastic. ----------------------------------------------------------- Page 104 Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen: In ring 1, the Quarter Finals, Asamizo High vs Kanda Higashi High. Hashiba: It's time for the Quarters. But because of our thoughtless, worthless, insensitive advisor...we don't have the stats on our opponents. I won't say who's fault it is. Suzuki: If you say "Advisor", that can only mean me! ______________________________________ Page 105 Someone: Hang on Iwayama-senpai! Do whatever you need to! Referee: Begin! Koji: Iwayama-kun's nervousness is gone. Satoru: The others have changed too. How weird. I don't mean that it's bad. ______________________________________ Page 106 Koji: What's gotten into them? Iwayama thinks, We can't let Aida-san in the ring. She's small, she's injured, and she threw Saigo-san of Satsuma High. Now we need to do our part. __________________________________ Page 107 Referee: Waza-ari! Hashiba: He doesn't have strength, so he can't do anything too bold. But he knows the basics. Iwayama thinks, If I keep calm, I'll be fine. Ishizawa: He's so cool. Referee: Over! Judge! Red! (In other words, red won) Hashiba: Yes! Iwayama's doing great! Keep it up! _____________________________ Page 109 Sign: Iwayama senpai vs. Kanda Higashi High Jiho. Referee: Ippon! ____________________________ Page 110 Iwayama: I'm ashamed. I don't have an energy left. Hashiba: Good job. Alright Tokugawa, let's go! Opponent: One stupid gay boy. This'll be a snap! Tokugawa: Don't be envious just because I'm beautiful. If you're jealous draw flowers behind your back. (It refers to shoujo comics where the artists will tend to put flowers behind "pretty people".) Hashiba: I knew he wasn't normal. ________________________________ Page 110 Referee: Begin! Opponent thinks, Take his collar and pretend oouchiigari and then I'll do a taiotoshi. (oouchiigari = a sweep on the inside of the legs taiotoshi = take a leg across the opponent and drop him) Kumada: Oh an oouchiigari! Nonoka: No! _____________________________________ Page 111 Someone: It's a Taiotoshi! Competitors: That's it! __________________________________ Page 112 Competitors: Ah! He avoided it! The opponent thinks, He looks like a girl but... Tokugawa: As a man, I can't throw an injured princess into the thorns. (He's referring to Nonoka and not letting her go into competition) Hashiba: His opponent is dominating this match with his experience, but Tokugawa is formidable and cunning so he's reading the guy's actions. He's got a good head on his shoulders if can keep it up. Nonoka: When he glares, it's really disconcerting! ____________________________________ Page 113 Referee: Judge! Draw! (It's a tie) Shimitsu: Ko-chan, Asamizo's High members are great! Kira: Yep, looks like it. Hashiba: Yes! Go! Go! Sweep it, Kumada-senpai! Nonoka: Are you watching, Shinobu-kun? _____________________________ Page 114 Shinobu thinks, Next are the finals. Nonoka thinks, After the final match... Referee: Ippon! Red! ________________________________ Page 115 Nonoka thinks, ...we'll have our victory. Someone: Yes! They made it to the finals! Someone 2: Good for you Asamizo High! ______________________________ Page 116 Koji thinks, What is Nonoka glancing back and forth at? (KD: She's glancing at Shinobu). Outloud: Oh, I see. 5 members of Asamizo: We finally got to the finals! ------------------------------------------------- Page 117 Hashiba: But...but...who are we up against? Yagyu: Good afternoon. Congratulations on making it to the finals. Just kidding. Don't be too hard on us. Hashiba: Oh you mean, we'll be facing your school for the finals? Yagyu: Right-on. But the senpais are ahead of me, so I can relax. I'll just sit back and watch your bouts. Is that alright with you Aida-san? Nonoka: Oh sure. Yagyu's teammate: Hey Yutaka! Don't kiss up to the enemy! Yagyu: Oh, forgive me. See ya. _____________________________ Page 118 Hashiba: What the hell? I didn't know that Bugei Educational Institute had such a strong judo team. But to fill up their numbers, why would they put a sophomore on as Taisho? Iwayama: Oh come on, Hashiba you're a sophomore too. I'd say Bugei Educational Institute rates about average. Anyway, with the exception of the shoo-in, Satsuma High, they rate about the same as everyone else. (The Japanese actually say "about the same chestnut". Masatomo tells me it's very common to make comparisons by chestnuts. Beats me why, but then we say "about the same ball of wax" too. I don't know why on that either.) But then again, Satsuma lost their first round too. Maybe, everyone's scared of us now. Hashiba: We are the dark horses aren't we? Iwayama: But to tell the truth, I never expected us to survive to the finals. In the past 2 years, we have never gone to more than the second round. ___________________________________ Page 119 Iwayama: I'm weak. I figured I'd quit several times but I couldn't bring myself to do it. No matter how miserable I was, I still loved judo. Same for you, Suzuki-sensei? Suzuki: Sort of. Iwayama: Then we met Aida-san and Hashiba-kun. ____________________________ Page 120 Iwayama: You two taught me that if I tried hard, I could make it. You gave me confidence. You're just like a Christ (Someone who comes to save the world, as in Jesus) for me...no, for Asamizo High. Although it's only been for a short time, I'm very happy to be doing judo with you two. It will be my best memories of High School. Thank you. ________________________________ Page 121 Hashiba: Iwayama-senpai. Tokugawa: You realize of course, that Kumada-senpai and I have made it all the way to the finals even though we've only been doing judo for 2 months. It's all so silly, isn't it? I thought "doing adolescence" was stupid. ("Doing adolescence" is doing something seriously as a teenager...like serious about sports or martial arts) But it's sorta cool. Saigo: Asamizo members get one more victory! ________________________________ Page 122 Hashiba: W-what?! Nonoka: That's Saigo-san. 3 competitors who lost already: Hey Asamizo, good luck! Another 3 competitors: You guys are fun to watch! Audience: Asamizo! Asamizo! Tokugawa: They're overdoing it. Someone: You got through, so now get first place! Someone 2: Bugei don't lose! Someone 3: Hang in there! ______________________________ Page 123 Hashiba: This is just so cool. Nonoka: The atmosphere... She thinks, I'm getting goosebumps. (The Japanese use "chicken skin".) Hashiba: Cry or smile, this is the end. ("Cry or smile" is very much like "win or lose".) Let's win this and make it a great memory. Everyone: We'll try to. ________________________________ Page 124 5 of them think, Just one more. _________________________________- Page 125 Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, in ring 3, Asamizo High vs. Bugei Education Institute, finals. ______________________________ Page 127 Sign: Regional tournament, final match, Asamizo High vs. Bugei Educational Institute. Someone: Excuse me? News person: You're the Asamizo High Judo Club Advisor? We're from the regional paper, Sengoku Journal. Can I ask you some questions? ____________________________ Page 128 Reporter: Expected stars of the tournament beat the shoe-in, Satsuma High. The teacher brought the no-name school this far. Suzuki: No, no it hasn't been like that. Reporter: First of all, I'd like to take your picture. Suzuki: Oh, oh sure. Take 100 if you like. Camera man: Ready? Suzuki: Eeeeee! The club members clobber Suzuki. ________________________________ Page 129 Announcer: Asamizo High members please assemble at ring 3. Hashiba: Is this a newspaper report? Then please write about our victory. Tokugawa: Advisor? Forget him! It has made no difference to our performance whether he's with us or not. Nonoka: Huh? (She just heard the announcer, but the rest were so into the talking to the reporter that they didn't hear the announcement) Announcer: I'll say it again....Asamizo High members please assemble at ring 3) Hashiba: Take my picture when I throw the opponent. Nonoka: Hey come on, we've been called to the ring. Tokugawa: Oh no! If you're going to take our pictures, I need to braid my hair first. Hashiba: I think the title will belong to the dark horse, Asamizo High Judo Club. Tokugawa: Huh? Who are you? You're so worthless, just get outta here. Announcer: Are you listening to me Asamizo?! You'll lose by default! Hashiba: Excuse me! Reporter: Are they really strong? __________________________________ Page 130 + 131 Referee: Line up. Bow. __________________________________ Page 130 Nonoka thinks, Yagyu-kun, after this match I'd like to ask him about his dad. Iwayama thinks, I'm happy. I'm satisfied to have made it to the finals. There's nothing to worry about. Hashiba thinks, Eh heh heh heh...victory is right in front of us. Then we'll get that fucking new budget. ________________________ Page 131 Saigo: Asamizo-san, good luck! Koji: Yagyu is the taisho?! Akira: It can't be to fill up the number quota. Shimizu: Ko-chan, Aida-san and the others are going to win, aren't they? Kira: Looks that way. They're very good. ________________________________ Page 132 Referee: Both Senpos, come forward. Bow! Begin! Iwayama thinks, This's my last match of my High School Life. I won't let you throw me that easily. I'll stick to you like glue. Hashiba: I admire Iwayama's guts and tenacity but... _________________________________ Page 133 Hashiba: ...he's just like a koban shark (Koban sharks are tiny fish that look like sharks, they have a suction apparatus on their stomach area and stay attached to sharks. So the analogy here is that Iwayama is sticking to his opponent like this type of fish.) Nonoka: But because of that, his opponent can neither throw or sweep him. Referee: Over. Draw. (Both are eliminated from competition without either one losing.) Referee: Jiho come forward. Sign: Big Buddha. (Because the the size of the opponent) Referee: Begin! ___________________________________ Page 134 Sign: Ban! (The sound of hitting the ground) Referee: Ippon! Tokugawa: Waaaaa! (Like the cry of a child) Hashiba: Those two (Tokugawa and his opponent) are totally different physically, so there was nothing Tokugawa could do. Nonoka and Iwayama think, Beauty and the beast. Then in their thoughts they cross out "beauty" (as in female) and put "man". Competitors that lost: Hey! Hey! Asamizo what's the problem? Don't disappoint us! Nonoka: Kumada-senpai let's go! Kumada: Come on! _________________________________ Page 135 Someone (it was Akira): Oda-kun? Koji: Haven't seen you for a while. Shinobu: Aida...uh...Koji-san. _________________________________ Page 136 Nonoka: Oh sweet! Kumada-senpai beat our enemies Jiho and Chuken! Shinobu: Aren't you angry? Koji: Mad? Me? Why? ________________________________ Page 137 Shinobu: I broke the promise we made. I wasn't supposed to get close to Nonoka again. I broke the promise. And, in addition, about the past...I never planned to tell anyone. _________________________________ Page 138 Koji: I...we...(meaning her brothers) go all to pieces when Nonoka has a problem. We try to protect her from everything that makes her unhappy. But, over-protecting someone doesn't make them strong. She shouldn't live with blinders on. ("Blinders on" is our saying. It means not look at things that will bother them) _______________________________ Page 139 Koji: She was considering quitting. She was upset, but then thought about it and decided to continue with judo. We couldn't say anything to her. Referee: Ippon! Bugei Educational Institution! Nonoka: Oh darn! ________________________________ Page 140 Koji: Besides... I forgot to tell you something. 11 years ago...thank you for saving Nonoka. ________________________________ Page 141 Koji: I feel deeply sorry for you. Shinobu thinks, ...ka....Nonoka....Nonoka. Koji: If my mother and father were still alive, they'd say the same thing. __________________________ Page 142 Koji: I can't thank you enough. ____________________________ Page 143 Hashiba: OK. Two more left. Victory is nearly here! Nonoka: Yuya. Hashiba: I know. It's for our club. For Kira. And for Oda. _________________________ Page 144 Someone: I've been waiting for you Hashiba! Someone 2: It's a battle of Fukushos! Yagyu: No way! Don't make me fight! Please, Ashikaga-senpai! Referee: Bow! _______________________________ Page 145 Referee: Begin! Hashiba thinks, I won't lose. Attack is the best defense. _______________________________ Page 146 Referee: Waza-ari! Tokugawa: Oh hell! Hashiba, you idiot! Nonoka: YES, YUYA NOW'S YOUR CHANCE! ______________________________ Page 147 Yagyu: Don't be tempted! Escape Ashikaga-san! Bugei teammate: Yagyu. Ashikaga: Oops! Hashiba: It's too late. ___________________________ Page 148 Hashiba: I was waiting for this. Someone: Okurierigime! (A judo move using a collar choke to stop the flow from an artery of the neck...so the opponent will faint.) Someone 2: He's got him. Ashikaga: Uhhh. ______________________________ Page 149 Referee: Ippon! Someone: Yes! Just one to go, Asamizo! ________________________________ Page 150 Hashiba: Whew! That was HARD! 4 other Asamizo members: One left! Almost there! Yagyu: There's nothing I can do. _________________________________ Page 151 Someone: Bugei's taisho is so cute. Oh, Asamizo's too. Yagyu: Oh, my turn. Someone: Asamizo's going to get it. Someone 2: Yeah, no sweat. Saigo: Asamizo-san is going to get their first title. Press person: The no-name school will get their first title. Don't miss the moment. Camera man: Sure. Nonoka: Yagyu Yutaka-kun. I wonder what his fighting is like. ______________________________ Page 152 Referee: Begin! Hashiba thinks, My right hand is out of control because of that choke hold so I'll take care of this one faster. Wh....?! ____________________________ Page 153 Referee: Yuko! ______________________________ Page 154 One of the losers: What what that?! Loser 2: That was too quick! Loser 3: Had to have been a quirk, right? Koji: Oh man, now they're in trouble. Yagyu: Oh dear, thought you'd be able to avoid something that trivial. _______________________________ Page 155 Hashiba: Who the HELL are you! You're no ordinary guy. Nonoka thinks, Yagyu-kun...he does real judo. He's stronger than we expected. _______________________________ Page 157 Loser: Had to have been an accident. Loser 2: He's just a white belt. Yagyu's teammate: Finally, we needed his help. Teammate 2: Yutaka, we'll leave it to you! Satoru: What the heck's going on? Akira: Oh geez. ________________________________ Page 158 Hashiba: You... Yagyu: I thought my senpais would've been good enough to beat you guys. I was getting bored anyhow. So now, I'll play around. Hey, come on. _________________________ Page 159 Nonoka thinks, He's powerful. He doesn't seem like the same Yagyu that smiled. How did he hide this violent side? This's first time I've gotten goosebumps when watching someone do judo. ________________________________ Page 160 Hashiba: You son of a bitch! Yagyu: I needed that. Koji: Oh, Yagyu-kun is good. His judo (training) is completed even though he's only a sophomore. Looks bad for the boy (Hashiba). _____________________________ Page 161 Shinobu, Nonoka will end up going in. If so, her injury... Isn't there anything I can do?! _______________________ Page 162 Shinobu thinks, Nonoka! Nonoka: YUYA! ESCAPE! WATCH OUT FOR THE GROUND WORK! Yagyu: Too late! Hashiba: Shit! ____________________________________ Page 163 Loser: Oh, the small guy knows his groundwork too. Loser 2: He's not average. Loser 3: Hashiba! Get rid of the flea. Saigo: With the groundwork perfect, there's no way to escape, regardless of body-size. Referee: 25 seconds past! Waza-ari! Nonoka thinks, He's smiling. _________________________ Page 164 Hashiba: Shit! The groundwork creamed me! Wait! Loser: Cool! He escaped! Loser 2: He's pretty gutsy! Loser 3: Hashiba, nice work! ______________________________ Page 165 Hashiba: You bastard! You did that deliberately! Nonoka thinks, Yagyu-kun let Hashiba escape...why? Satoru: I don't like him. He's sapping the boy's energy. ("The boy" is always "Hashiba" to Nonoka's brothers) Akira: When the groundwork is going on, the guard position wastes energy. (Meaning the one on the bottom). ________________________________ Page 167 Nonoka thinks, He's just gaining points and doesn't finish it. It's just like a cat playing with a mouse. Yagyu what is this all about? What's your plan? Outloud: Yuya, hang on! _______________________________ Page 168 Hashiba thinks, He's got lots of points so I have to get an ippon to win. But he's tiny so I can't do a shoulder throw. No matter what though, I won't let Nonoka fight. Absolutely not! __________________________________ Page 169 Losers: Aaaah! Nonoka: YUYA! Someone: That's a tomoe-nage! __________________________________ Page 170 Yagyu: Fuck! Nonoka: YES! Hashiba: Shit! _____________________________ Page 171 Referee: Wa-waza-ari! Loser: Oh, wasted the tomoe-nage! Loser 2: Hashiba's attack didn't go the way it was supposed to. Loser 3: My guess is that he injured his right hand. Hashiba: Son of a bitch! Yagyu: I underestimated you. _______________________________ Page 172 Yagyu thinks, I admire your attack. I didn't expect you to be this good. But playing around is over. Nonoka: Yuya. She thinks, No, don't overdo it! Please! _________________________________________ Page 174 Loser: Udehishigi-waki Gatame. (A submission hold) Loser 2: He's attacking his right hand that's not working right. Tokugawa: Hey! Hey! Looks like he's hurt! Iwayama: It doesn't just look like it, he IS hurt! ___________________________________ Page 175 Nonoka: YUYA! Noise from Yuya. Yagyu: It hurts, it's painful. I know your right hand isn't working. If I continue this...it's all over. Sorry, you're not my goal so why don't you give up. Let's finish it. ____________________________________ Page 176 Hashiba: You asshole, you've been after Nonoka all along! There's no way. I won't let you! _________________________________ Page 177 Yagyu: How long can you take it? Hashiba makes another sound of agony. Nonoka: NO! ______________________________ Page 178 Nonoka: STOP IT! YOU'LL BREAK HIS ARM! YUYA! GIVE UP! Hashiba: IDIOT! WHO'S GIVING UP?! Audience: Aaaaaaah! Satoru: Yagyu-kun's cunning. Akira: He looks cute but he's fierce. Loser: He's mean. He knows full well that Hashiba's right arm is out of commission. Loser 2: Merciless. Nonoka: YUYA! Hashiba thinks, This time... __________________________ Page 179 Hashiba thinks, This time...no matter what happens, I'll protect Nonoka. 11 years ago, right in front of me...I couldn't help you. You were crying and frightened. I don't want to regret that anymore. _______________________________ Page 180 Hashiba: He's beaten me. I can't see anymore. I will protect her no matter what with my spirit and body. ________________________________ Page 181 Hashiba: I'll protect... Nonoka: YUYA! YUYA! YU.... Hashiba: Nonoka! Yagyu: Why don't you give up? It's just a waste of time. You'll be released. Hashiba: Ha ha...don't be silly. I'd rather break my arm than give up. ___________________________________ Page 184 Yagyu: Whew! Remember you said that. Loser: Huh? Loser 2: Huh? Loser 3: Can't be! ____________________________ Page 185 The sounds of a dislocated shoulder! Nonoka: YUYA! ___________________________