PRINCESS ARMY TANKOUBON 6 You may notice in these translations that the style of translations for Princess Army are different than then how my subtitling translations were done at any time. I've found that more of the Japanese flavor can be kept intact in manga translations than in anime (and I always tried my best there to do so as well) because there's time to stop and explain when there's no time limits due to fast dialog and scene changes. Masatomo was an EXTREME help because of his background in judo. It's obvious that the authoress KNOWS judo VERY well. But Masatomo's input brought in all the information that wasn't said. It made this story that much more interesting! KD ----------------------------------- Page 6 Nonoka: Yu... Hashiba: Shi... Another judo athlete:: H-hey! Did you hear a dull noise. (Note: This how the Japanese perceive this comment. If during a situation like this, they hear a loud clear noise, the competitor will be okay. But if they hear a unclear sound, it could be the sound of a breaking bones or something else just as bad. Masatomo is here giving examples to me... Here's another: If someone takes a hit to the head by a bare fist and there's a loud sound, it means the damage is on the surface. But if there's NOT a loud sound (especially happens when wearing gloves), then the damage is more to the brain itself). Chilling, isn't it? Page 7 Hashiba: Aaaa. Referee: H-Hey! Another judo athlete: Uh-ho! Looks bad! Another judo athlete 2: Yagyu has gone too far with it. Satoru: Not good. His arm's hanging limp. Akira: The bout can't continue. Hashiba: Aaaaaaaaa. Referee: Are you okay enough to go on with this? Page 8 Hashiba: I can do it. Another judo athletes: Wha....?! Page 9 Nonoka: Stop! Don't try to stand, Yuya! Yuya thinks: I don't give a damn what happens to my arm. Not a bit. No way am I letting Nonoka compete. Page 10 Yagyu: No need to rush your death. Yuya is panting. Other athletes: Say, think he's gonna be all right? Another athlete: He's not going to be able to move that arm, will he? Referee: Adjust your uniforms. Begin. Page 11 Yuya: Aaaaa! Page 12 Referee: W-wait. Stop the clock. Page 13 Nonoka: Yuya! Referee: Withdraw Yagyu: Heh heh heh. Page 14 An athlete: Yagyu's a mean guy. Another athlete: Did you need to go that far? Referee: Stretcher! Stretcher! Hurry! Nonoka thinks: Yuya! Yuya! Yuya! Page 15 Yagyu: Heh heh heh. Iwayama: A-Aida-san! Page 16 Nurses Office People: Where's the doctor? People: Let's go find him. People: What a uncivilized match. Page 17 Nothing on this page. Page 18 Nonoka: Yu.... Sor..... Yuya wakes up. Yuya: Nonoka! Nonoka: Don't move! Don't! Page 19 Nonoka crying: I'm sor.... Yuya: Nonok... Nonoka: Sorry, Yuya. You did that for me. Yuya: It's okay, Nonoka. Don't cry. Page 20 Nonoka: Now I'm going in. You stay put. Yuya: Nonoka. Let's just forget first place. We don't have a chance. Page 21 Yuya: Nonok... Nonoka: Thanks Yuya Page 22 Nothing on this page.. Page 23 Athlete: What's gonna happen now with the bout? Another Athlete: Asamizo's captain is Aida, isn't it? Is she gonna pull out? Athlete: I could see why after seeing a bout like that. Little captain: Aida-san. Someone in audience: It might it mean Buge (means Martial Arts) Institute's first championship. Page 24 Yagyu: Hurry. Don't keep me waiting, Aida. Satoru: Where the hell did Nonoka go? Shinobu: Don't go out under these conditions. Referee: Asamizo High. What're plans, Captain? Your team is about to be withdrawn from competition. Iwayama: Oh..uh...it's...uh... Tokugawa: We don't have a choice. Anyone seeing that bout would be terrified. Iwayama: Tokugawa-kun. Tokugawa: And besides, we can let an injured member fight (referring to Nonoka, not Yuya). Page 25 Referee: Asamizo's has given up the bout. Buge Institute wins by, the withdraw... Athelete1: Huh? Page 26 Athlete 2: Huh?! Athlete 3: Hey! Athlete 2: What?! Athlete 3: Wow! Page 27 Audience: There's Aida! Another someone: Asami is still alive! Someone else: This is gonna get exciting. Satoru: Finally, Nonoka's gone in. I never expected it to come to this. Akira: Aida's and Yagyu's same age kids will pair off against each other. Pretty ironic. Athlete: Is Aida serious? Another athlete: Even us guys are scared. Athlete: Don't do this to yourself. Shinobu: It's come to this... Page 28 Koji: Can't be. That boy's aiming... Page 29 Yagyu thinks: This is what I've been training in judo for. To get back at the Aides. Page 30 Yagyu thinks: I'll never forgive you. Nonoka thinks: A bout, like that one, was cruel. One that's just to hurt the opponent isn't a bout. Not judo. Page 31 Nonoka thinks: Yuya. I don't care if he is my dad's friend's son. I won't forgive him. Koji: Yagyu-kun's.... His father was.... Page 32 Referee: Game captain, go forward. Koji: ...by our dad. Referee: Bow. Page 33 Koji: Killed by our dad. Referee: Begin! Nonoka thinks: Definitely, I won't forgive you. Page 34 Koji: Yagyu's dad was killed by our dad. Yagyu thinks: I have no intentions of showing you any mercy. Page 35 Yagyu: Shi...! Another athlete: Coool. Page 36 Referee: Out of bounds. Wait! Page 37 Yagyu thinks: As I expected. She's not the same as the other opponents. Nonoka thinks: I feel only a killer's instinct from his judo. He seems to hate me. Why? Koji: Well, many years ago... ...when our dad and Yagyu-kun's dad fought... Page 38 Koji: ...Yagyu-san mistook his landing when my dad did a over the shoulder throw. Yagyu-san hit his head and lost consciousness. After that, he never came around and died in the hospital. Shinobu: But it was an accident during a match. Koji: It was unavoidable. I still remember Yagyu-kun's face at the funeral. Page 39 Koji: I'll never forget it. Little Yagyu: "Killer! Give me back my father! Give him BACK!" Page 40 Yagyu thinks: Dad, this all seems unreal. She's a girl and I'm a guy. I almost gave up the idea of fighting with her. But the day's come to crush something precious to him. Feels great. Page 41 Nonoka says: Kyaaaah! Referee: Y-you! Yagyu: Oh, s-sorry. I just tried to take her collar and punched her accidentally. I'll be more careful. Satoru: What that son of a bitch! Akira: Just "an accident"? Page 42 Nonoka thinks: It had to have been on purpose. I won't be scared. You're wrong. I won't accept mean judo. Page 43 Nonoka thinks: No way am I putting up with it. Yagyu: Shit. Page 44 Athlete: Excellent. Another Athlete: Look! Third Athlete: Wow! Nonoka thinks: Oooow. Page 45 Nonoka thinks: Ooops. Page 46 Hashiba: What's the crowd yelling for? Can't be! Nonoka's in the bout? Nonoka makes sounds of pain. Page 47 Referee: Yuko. (A Yuko is almost 1 point) Yagyu thinks: She is trying to protect her right shoulder. I see. Page 48 Shinobu and Nonoka think: He knows? Nonoka: Ooow. Page 49 Nonoka thinks: I was right. He is aiming for my injury. Referee: Yuko. Page 50 Yagyu thinks: It's not over yet. Compared to my hateful feelings, it's not enough. I don't have my satisfaction yet. Yagyu: Get up! Nonoka thinks: How mortifying. I don't want to lose. Page 51 Koji: Great! It's the first time I've seen that look on Nonoka's face. Oda-kun! Oda thinks: He knows about Nonoka's right shoulder injury. Nonoka! Page 52 Iwayama: I wonder if Aida-san is all right. Nonoka thinks: It doesn't hurt me. It's nothing. If I can't use my right... Page 53 A competitor: Ah! Another competitor: A left arm shoulder throw! Page 54 Nothing on this page. Page 55 Iwayama: Aida-san. Tokugawa: No, I can't watch it. Nonoka makes sounds of pain. One Athlete: What's happened, Aida! Come on! Another Athlete: Let's go, Aida! Page 56 Satoru: Something's wrong with Nonoka. Akira: Her throws aren't like normal for her. Nonoka thinks: The pain in my shoulder burns. Nonoka: Ow. Nonoka thinks: I don't want lose. I don't want to lose. I need to get up on my own. No one can help me. There's no brothers, Shinobu-kun, or Yuya. Page 57 Hashiba: Nonoka! Nonoka: Yuya! Page 58 Iwayama: Th-that's.... Tokugawa: Hashiba! Nonoka thinks: Yuya, he came for me. Yagyu thinks: What, couldn't you die? Page 59 Nonoka thinks: I don't need my right arm. I'll show him I can win without it. Hashiba: No, NONOKA! Page 60 Hashiba: O-Oda! Hurry, stop Nonoka! Oda! Stop her! Page 61 Hashiba: Why not?! Aren't you worried about her? Shinobu: Hashiba, I there's nothing I can do. Page 62 Shinobu: No matter how much she's suffering and crying, all I can do is watch. It's humiliating. My heart's aching. It's so frustrating. Page 63 Hashiba: You've been regretting things for the last 11 years. Don't misunderstand me. I still hate you. I don't even know why I'm leaning on you. Page 64 Shinobu: Only...only... Page 65 Shinobu: Only the match you had. I admire you for that. Page 66 Yagyu makes a noise of frustration. Athlete 1: Awesome. Page 67 Hashiba: I see, Oda. I see why you can't stop the match. Nonoka's eyes like that...I've never seen them like that before. 11 yrs. ago, the girl that was crying before us is now fighting stronger than anyone. Page 68 Both Hashiba and Shinobu: That can't be replaced by anything. Our precious... Oda: There's more than one way to protect someone. Hashiba: Believing in someone has power. Page 69 Both Hashiba and Shinobu: Our precious soft jewel. Page 70 Athlete: What a great bout! If either the captain of Buge Institute or Asami High wins, then the championship is decided. Another Athlete: Yagyu is taking the lead. But Aida is holding her own. There's no guessing how it will end. Page 71 An athlete: Hey. Another Athlete: What is that? Page 72 An athlete: What're you talking about? Another athlete: Aida's...gi (a gi is an martial arts uniform Koji: Th-Tha....! Shinobu and Hashiba thinking: I thought so. The gash on her shoulder. Athlete and Akira and Satoru: BLOOD?! Page 73 Referee: Out of bounds. Satoru and Akira: He wou....! Koji: He wouldn't! Page 74 Referee: Stop the time! Wait! Nonoka: I'm all right. I can still fight. Referee: You're bleeding too much. Let me check it. Nonoka: B-but. Athlete: With an injury like that and fighting hard... Another Athlete: That asshole Yagyu KNEW the injury was there and deliberately attacked only her right side. Another Athlete: Dirty. Page 75 Referee: Regardless, someone call a doctor. Doctor: What the HELL?! There are so many ruthless athletes. Just sit down here. Nonoka: I'm sorry to be a bother. Nonoka thinks: Aaaaa. It's hard to stand. But I still need to get through it. Tokugawa: Looks painful. Iwayama: Are you all right A-Aida-san? Nonoka: Okay. Okay. Page 76 Koji, Satoru, and Akira: You ARE NOT all right!!!!! YOUR BROTHERS ARE MAD!!!! Nonoka: Kyaaaaaah! Oniichans. Koji: Your right shoulder injury is... Is it the one that we were called to the school for? Satoru: Yagyu-kun noticed it? That DIRTY...! Akira: Did you KNOW about it? Why didn't you stop her? Page 77 Nonoka: Stop. Don't blame them. I forced myself to compete. And I don't intend to give up the match. 3 brothers: WHAT?!!! THAT'S ASININE!! Nonoka: We need the championship in the regional tournament in order to get the school to recognize our judo club. Nonoka thinks: Make Kira-san go back to kendo club. To open Shinobu-kun's mind. Page 78 Satoru: Nonoka... Nonoka: Not only for them, it's as much for Yuya. Yagyu-kun is enjoying his opponent's pain. But that's wrong of him. I refuse to lose to that kind of judo. I have NEVER wanted to win THIS MUCH. EVER. Page 79 Koji: I see. Akira and Satoru: Koji-ni. Koji: Nonoka is an adult. She knows what she wants. But don't forget that your brothers are always behind you. Nonoka: I understand. Page 80 Iwayama: We are too...we're behind you. Tokugawa: We're helpless but we can cheer you on. Nonoka: Thank you Oniichans. Everyone: Thanks. Nonoka: I'm going back in. Page 81 Nonoka thinks: Huh, the two of them are together? That... Shinobu-kun is supporting Yuya... Page 82 Shinobu telepathically to Nonoka: You'll be okay. You'll win this. Hashiba telepathically to Nonoka: Get it you all. Shinobu and Hashiba telepathically to Nonoka: We believe in you. Page 83 Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun... Yuyu... Brothers by telepathy: We'll always watch over you. Other team mates by telepathy: We're cheer you on. Nonoka thinks: Whoa. Kira-san by telepathy: Good luck. Nonoka thinks: Everyone is behind me. Page 84 Nonoka thinks: Yuya. Shinobu-kun. So many people are watching over me. Nonoka thinks to herself: Nonoka, you're going to do fine. Referee: Continue the bout. Someone in the audience: Is Aida okay? Yagyu: She's pretty persistent. Page 85 Nonoka thinks: I'm not scared. I'm still able to fight. Because...I'M NOT ALONE! Page 86 Referee: You're serious about going back? Don't overdo it. Nonoka: Yes Sir, I'm okay. Yagyu thinks: Smiling? What for? Referee: Begin! Yagyu thinking: Is she faking it? No. Page 87 Yagyu: Whoops! Referee: Yuko. Hashiba and Shinobu: YES! Athletes: Aida is cool! She needs only another Yuko to catch up. Page 88 Yagyu thinks to himself: Don't be impatient. I still need a point. Calm down. Nonoka thinks: Are you watching me, Shinobu-kun, Yuyu, Judo Club members, Oniichans. Yagyu: How can she... Page 89 Yagyu thinks: She right should pain shouldn't allow her to get up let alone stand. So how is she able to. Why is she smiling? Hashiba: Let's go, Nonoka! Koji: Don't be frightened, we're right here! Nonoka thinks: I'm okay. Page 90 Nonoka thinks: ...because of everyone. One Athlete: I can't believe it. She looks even more powerful now. Another Athlete: How can she fight with that injury? Another Athlete 2: What is it that makes her so strong? Page 91 Yagyu thinks: I'm the one that's gonna win. Since my dad died, I've been in judo with my hate for the Aidas to drive me on. I must NEVER lose to you. Page 92 Satoru: Nonoka moves better now that she's relaxed. Akira: Yeah. Yagyu is trying to rush things now. Yagyu thinks: Oh, why do I feel so uneasy? What does it mean? Page 93 Tokugawa: Thirty seconds left. Iwayama: Aida-san, let's do it! Shinobu: Nonoka is behind by a yuko point so she'll need an ippon. If he can avoids getting thrown, it'll be over. Hashiba: It's okay, he won't do that. Yagyu thinks: I'll kill her this time. I'm gonna slam that smiling face right to the ground. One athlete: Ohsotogali. (big outside leg sweep) Page 94 Nonoka: Everyone watch. This is it. Athlete: Ohuchigali. (a big inside leg sweep) Another athlete: Impossible she's not forward enough. Yagyu thinks: I win. Shinobu: No, it's a ruse. Page 95 Athlete: That... Only her left hand. Katatezeoi (a one armed shoulder throw) Page 96 Shinobu, Hashiba, 3 brothers: Fighting Katatezeoi vs. Uchimata. (inside thigh sweep). Page 97 Shinobu, Hashiba, 3 brothers: Which way will win it? Page 98 Shinobu and Hashiba yelling: NONOKA!! Page 99 People: Ten seconds left. Aida or Yagyu? Page 100 Athlete 1: She avoided Yagyu's Uchimata. Yagyu thinks: I'm gonna win. Koji: Go Nonoka! Page 101 Yagyu: I... Dad! Page 102 nothing Page 103 nothing. Page 104 Referee: I-Ippon! Page 105 Tokugawa: Yes, we're champions! Iwayama: Aida-san, you're GREAT! Referee: Bow. Athlete: Aida, you were great! Someone yelling: First appearance of Asamizo High and they're the champions! Everyone: Ah! What?! Page 106 Nonoka falls. Shinobu: Nonok... Hashiba: Nonoka! Page 107 Satoru: NONOKA! Hashiba to Shinobu: Go to her. Page 108 Hashiba: I'm fine. Go there for her. I'm jealous but I'm giving you this chance this time. But next time, forget it. Page 109 Hashiba: I helpless this time. Referee: Hurry! Stretchers! Satoru and Akira: Nonoka, you okay? Shinobu: Excuse me. Let me carry her. Satoru: Who the HELL are you?! Koji: Satoru, it's okay. Page 110 nothing. Page 111 Koji: He is...Nonoka savior... Yagyu is sitting in the locker room. How come I couldn't win? Page 112 Hashiba comes in. Hashiba: You're pretty good. Hashiba offers him his hand. Yagyu: What is this? Are you pitying me? Hashiba: Why should I? You're skills are real. Yagyu: Are you crazy? Have you already forgotten what I did to you in the match? Why would you admire you enemy? Page 113 Hashiba: Because I'm really happy to see someone that strong that's the same age as me. It was fun. Page 114 Yagyu: Son of a bitch. I lost! (In this case, it doesn't refer to the match. It means he lost to Yuya's feeling). Nonoka thinks: Oh, what's happening? I feel so comfortable. Page 115 Nonoka thinks: It's like rocking in the cradle. Feels so good. I can hear somebody's breath and heart pounding. I know this feeling well. (She's remembering the feeling associated with her childhood experience with Shinobu). Who is this? Oniichan? Shinobu: You did well. Page 116 Shinobu: Don't push yourself like that. Nonoka thinks: Yes. I'm sorry. (Shinobu is kissing her) What?! That feeling. That voice. Shinob....? She comes to. Koji: Are you conscious now? That's good. Page 117 Nonoka: Koji-nichan. Koji: Okay, no fever. You've been given an injectable painkiller so you shouldn't feel any pain, right. Nonoka: Oh? Here...? My room? What happened to the match? Koji: After you won, you passed out. Then we took you to the hospital. Akira and Satoru went through hell. Nonoka: Yuya... Yuya's condition. Koji: It's was dislocated. Nothing serious so don't worry. Get some sleep. It's already midnight. Congratulations on the championship. Sleep tight. Page 118 Nonoka wondering: Was it all a dream the sound of someone's breath and heart, the feeling of being in a cradle? And that voice was surely... It couldn't have been. Was it REALLY Shinobu-kun? Someone knocks on her window. Nonoka: What's that? Page 119 Hashiba: Daaaaa! Nonoka: Yu...! Hashiba: Shhh. Shhh. Nonoka: What about your shoulder...climbing a tree?! Hashiba: Oh, it's already taken care of. It's fine. Page 120 Hashiba: I worried about you, Nonoka, and had to see you. I thought I wouldn't be able to but I noticed the light on in your room. Lucky! Nonoka thinks: He's a dreamer and so tough...he always surprises me. Nonoka: Thanks for all of this. (coming late and climbing a tree for her). Want to come in? Hashiba: Sorry, to come to late. I didn't mean to... I'm saying the usual thing, but I'm coming in anyhow. (The usual polite thing to say have said is Sorry to come so late. I didn't mean to bother you. I'll leave now" but instead he started to say that late, part then change it express that he wasn't going away) Nonoka: Be quiet. If my Oniichans find out, they'll kill you. Page 121 Nonoka: It's feels wonderful to be champions. Sorry for being the reason you stayed in the battle. Thank you. Want some chocolate? Hashiba: Thank you. It's all right. How about yourself. Are you gonna be okay? Nonoka: Yeah. While I was out, they took care of me. Look. Nonoka shows him her shoulders Nonoka: Ah! Nonoka thinking: No Nonoka, what're you doing? How shameful. Nonoka: So-sorry. I just... Page 122 Nonoka: Y-Yu...! Wait! No! Page 123 Nonoka thinks: Yuya! Hashiba: Just kidding. Not going to yet. Did I surprise you? But you won't be safe after you've healed. But I'm not positive I can keep reasonable tonight, so I'm going home. Nonoka thinks: I feel like pushing him out. Hashiba: Oh, I forgot something important. Nonoka: What? Hashiba: You know... Page 124 Hashiba: ...something important. Hashiba kisses her. Nonoka pushes him "Kyaaaah". Brothers: What? Nonoka, what happened? A thief? A pervert? A cat? Hashiba: Meooow. (Niyao) Page 125 Nonoka: You dummy. Stupid. Nonoka thinks: I'm a cheater. I was fascinated by Shinobu-kun voice and now I'm embarrassed by Yuya's little act. I love....? Page 126 Nonoka thinks: ....Yuya AND Shinobu-kun. I know some day I have to pick one. But is it now? Do I have to decide now? Both of them are equally important to me. Page 127 Nonoka thinks: I wonder which of them I will love. Page 128 Nonoka thinks: Oooooh, yes! I'm fine! Page 129 Brothers: Nonoka, take it easy. Nonoka: I'm truly fine. Satoru: Is your right shoulder still a problem? Can you eat without help? Akira: You can't carry your school bag, can you? I'll take you to school and come pick you up later. Sign: The Spoiling Competition Nonoka: I can't practice for a while, but I do have a left side too. I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm leaving. Page 130 Student: Don't shove me! Student 2: Ow! Nonoka: What a crowd. What's going on? Hashiba: You guy wanna kill me, huh?! Nonoka, help me! Student: Huh? Another Student: Aida? Page 131 Students: There's Aida! You were so impressive yesterday! First appearance at the regional tournament and you're the champions! You have a right shoulder injury. Are you all right? Coool. Teach me judo. Yeah, me too. Me too! Page 132 Nonoka: Y-Yuya. These guys can't be... Hashiba: Yes. All of them want to join judo club. Nonoka: Unreal! Sign: A hallway shouldn't be this big. Nonoka: I can't how many of them there are! Yumi shouldn't have been such a loud mouth about it. Page 133 Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun... yesterday... was it a dream? Page 134 Shinobu: Good morning. Nonoka: G-good morning. Thanks for coming yesterday. Nonoka thinks: Do I dare ask him if he carried me after the match. B-But if it was just a dream and my mistake...I'll look like a fool. Page 135 Nonoka thinks: Ack! I CAN'T ask. Page 136 Kira: Where the HELL do you think you're taking me?! Nonoka: It's okay. Just come with me please. Page 137 Kira: Kendo... Club. Nonoka yelling: PLEASE! Kendo Club Captain, Ooishi: Aida and K-Kira. (Masatomo says there are 3 different ways that the Japanese will spell Ooishi. One is Ooishi, like we've done here, one is Oishi, one is Ohishi. We don't know how we spelled it before in translations since that was 2 years ago. But if the spelling is different here, it is still not incorrect.) Nonoka: Captain Ooishi-san, sorry for interrupting your practice. We came here to see that you keep your promise. Ooishi: Promise? Nonoka: Please accept Kira-san back into the Kendo Club. Page 138 Nonoka: As agreed upon, we won the regional tournament. Ooishi-san, you said if we became champions, you'd consider it, right? So...please accept him back. Kira: I also... Please... Page 139 Kira: When I was watching Aida's fight yesterday, I felt ashamed of myself for being so prideful and stubborn. Kendo is important enough to me to throw away those feelings. I know you hate me, but... Ooishi, please. Page 140 Ooishi: I... If you became champions, I said I might think about it, didn't I? You're so spoiled that you counted on what I said, Kira. Nonoka: Ooishi-san! Page 141 Kira: Ooishi, you son of a b.... Ooishi: If you have time to bow and beg, borrow a gi and get practicing! Kira: Huh? Ooishi: After seeing a bout like that, how could I FORGET the promise. In a small voice: What a bitch. Nonoka: That means...you came to watch us? Ooishi: The prefectural tournament is close. Didn't you HEAR ME, I said we need to get all the practice in that we can get, you octopus! Page 142 Sign: I don't dare strike him. Kira: Ooishi, you're not honest. If you wanted me back in the club, why didn't you just say so. Ooishi: WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR L SIZED ATTITUDE! (Attitude is measured in size...something like clothing size or shoe size). Kira: So you're... Ooishi: I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT FROM YOU! Nonoka thinks: Regardless, they seem like good friends (KD: This goes under the Japanese analogy that good friends argue a lot). Page 143 Nonoka: See you, Kira-san. Good luck. Now I need to get back to Judo Club. Hashiba: Stop! Don't push! I sign you up in order. Be patient! Page 144 Hashiba: DO YOU GUYS WANT TO SEE OUR CLUB HOUSE GET BROKEN? DON'T PUSH! DON'T PUSH! DON'T PUSH! DON'T PUSH! Nonoka: Incredible. Are we going to take in all of them? Hashiba: DON'T PUSH! DON'T PUSH! Oh, Nonoka. Stay back. You'll end up with broken ribs. You're already injured. Iwayama: He's right. Leave it to us. Nonoka: S-Sure. Ah, no way. Page 145 Yagyu: Hey. Nonoka: Yagyu-kun, what's come over you? Yagyu: Nothing, but... It may sound odd of me to ask, but how's your shoulder doing? Nonoka: It happened yesterday and it's only been a day so it still hurts. Are you worried about me? Yagyu: Well, I'm not going to apologize because that was a competition. Nonoka: Though you've got a sweet face, you're terribly narrow minded. Page 146 Nonoka: But even in a FAIR fight, you would have been strong. It's so cool that someone with that kind of talent is the same age as me. Hey, as I remember when you tried the shoulder throw at the end, Yagyu, ... you called out "Dad", didn't you? That......? Page 147 Yagyu: Ah, can't remember. You beat me. You're too nice. Really. But when you're in better shape, I want to take you on again. I truly feel that way. Page 148 Nonoka: Yeah, I feel that way too. See you, Yagyu-kun. Yagyu-kun: Later. Page 149 Yagyu: Ah! YOU! You came to the judo competition yesterday! Then, I couldn't remember who you were... Yes, you are... Did you do judo when you were little? The one who created the turning point for me to begin judo. You... Page 150 Shinobu: You seem to have gotten the wrong person. I'm not interested in judo. Yagyu: Oh yeah. Yeah, well maybe. Shinobu: See ya. Yagyu: So sorry. Yagyu thinks: The genius boy, who suddenly disappeared from the judo world and was my age... Page 151 Yagyu thinks: I wanted to fight against him someday. Yagyu: Where the HELL did you end up, Oda..uh..whoever! Ah! I can't remember the first name! SHIT! Nonoka: Oh! There's Shinobu-kun! What're you doing? Shinobu: You're contribution is admitted (meaning the club is now recognized). Our club's extra budget may end up with the judo club. Nonoka: Eh? Oh, really?! Nonoka thinks: Go Nonoka, ask him! Now! Nonoka: Y-You know what, Shinobu-kun? After the match, did you carry me somewhere? Page 152 Nonoka: Aaaah, that sounded so Baaaaad! It wasn't him! Shinobu-kun: You are....pretty light. Nonoka: Huh? Hashiba: Hey Oda! Oda, thank you for yesterday. Page 153 Nonoka: We might get some extra budget money. Hashiba: R-Really? I'm so happy. Thank you. I'm so impressed. Shinobu: Shut up. Don't get so chummy. I told you I hate you. I shouldn't have let you hold my shoulder. Hashiba: You stubborn... Nonoka thinks: I have always dreamed... Page 154 Nonoka thinks: Yuya is there. Shinobu-kun is here. The three of us doing nothing special. Just smiling and having fun. I've dreamed of it ever since that day 11 years ago. (KD: This makes no sense since she only knew of ONE of them at the time. But Masatomo is grinning at me and say "It's because it's a comic. I'm telling him that we wouldn't do it this way in English. We would say I always dreamed of spending time with my savior, which turned out to be the two of them. Spoken the Japanese way, makes it a lie in English.) Page 155 Nonoka thinks: Hey please, don't wake up from this dream. Keep on going this way forever. Page 156 Someone: Four days at swimming camp. "Our school's facility is so cool", a senpai told me. Someone 2: Yeah, we can swim! Someone 3: It just the beginning of June. The sea will still be cold! Girl: We're young enough that we'll be fine. SIGN: Information on Swimming Camp: Objective student: First year students Site: Our school's facility Date: X months, X days for 4 days (date not chosen by manga-ka) Need to bring: Insurance Swim Suit Casual Clothing Contact: _______________________ Camp Director: Tsujito Kouichi - grade manager (a teacher that's responsible for all the kids for that year and the leader of all the home room teachers.) Nonoka: I didn't know about camps like this. Who are they kidding? (KD: She's saying this because she's feeling very negative about the whole thing..like intimidated). Page 157 Home room teacher: Weeell, as you know our grade will be taking a Friendship School trip. For the occasional, let's formally select the class representatives. Until we were used to the school, Oda and Aida have taken the positions because of the order of their names on the student list. (Remember the Japanese alphabet is in a different order than our alphabet). I doesn't matter with me if it's by election of candidates, or by appointment. Girl: Yes, Sensei! Good conduct, good grades, good looking...Oda-kun should continue. Nonoka thinks: Eeech. It's okay. I'm not serious. Sure I'm stupid and tiny. Home room teacher: That's how they feel. What do YOU think, Oda? If you wish, you can pick your partner. Page 158 Oda Shinobu: The one in the next chair. It's easier when they're in the next chair. So, I'm asking Aida-san to continue. Nonoka thinks: Huh?! Girl: Huh?! Another: No! Shit! Another: No, Oda-kun! Teacher: Okay. How about it, Aida. Are you willing to work with him again? Nonoka: Huh? Nonoka thinks: Nominated by Shinobu-kun? Nonoka: Um...y-y-yes. Page 159 Nonoka thinks: I can't believe my life has come to this. She giggles. I'm going to survive that unpleasant swimming camp. Hashiba: Yuck! What a pain doing day duty (day duty - is more than cleaning duty, erasing chalk board, keep class records, etc.) Page 160 Hashiba: Excuse me! Nonoka: Uh, Yuya! Hashiba: WHY ARE YOU GUYS TWO SHOT (when a guy and a girl get together by themselves, it's called two shot.). How RUDE! You're in the same class, you're the class reps, your desks are right next to each other, AND you do Day Duty together all the time. I'm under a handicap! Page 161 Shinobu: If you were in the same class with her, you still wouldn't be doing day duty together (because of the difference of last names) and there's no possibility that you would be picked for class rep. You're nothing like me. Hashiba: Don't be mean. People don't usually go that far. Hashiba makes an irked noise. Hashiba: Oh this is exciting! We can swim in the sea. And see Nonoka in a swim suit. ...Hey, I'm a healthy boy. That isn't a problem, is it? Nonoka may have just knocked him out. Nonoka: Yes! This year I'll master how to swim! Page 162 Shinobu and Yuya: That means... NONOKA-CHAAAAAN, YOU'RE A HAMMER. (Remember what a hammer is from Fushigi Yuugi? Poor Tasuki can't swim! He just sinks like a "hammer" would) Hashiba: Oh then I'll be happy to teach you by taking your hands and legs. Nonoka: You have an ulterior motive, don't you? Sign: The day of the trip... Page 163 Satoru: Do you have an inner tube with you? Akira: Don't eat and drink too much. Koji: At 9 in the evening, call us! 3 brothers: 4 days without Nonoka... Nonoka: You can worry about me, just don't come to the school gate. Hashiba: Oh Koji-san and the others! Page 164 3 brothers: Hashiba, you bastard! If you do anything you shouldn't, you better know right now that you're going to lose your life! Koji: Oh hey! Satoru: That's guy that's way to chummy with Nonoka and carried her after the match. Akira: Koji-ni, how can you be nice to him? Satoru and Akira: Damn, what a handsome guy! Koji: Don't you give me any flack. Page 165 Nonoka thinks: There's already trouble before the 4 days of special lectures... I'm excited and yet I feel uneasy about it too. Her heart begins pounding. Page 166 Nonoka: Wow! A guy: Beeeautiful! Another guys: So incredible. Girl: The sea is right in front of us. Page 167 Homeroom teacher blows a whistle: Gather around. You've been divided by your swimming abilities. Line up in your groups. Girl: It's pretty warm. Hashiba: I'm in the long distance class. Nonoka: I'm in Beginners, of course. Teacher: It's no a big deal, Aida, but inner tubes are prohibited. Page 168 Nonoka: Waaaaah! It's so I won't drown. Sensei: We came here to practice. NOT drown. Nonoka is crying in the sea. Girl: It's freezing. Kyaaah! Another Girl: I can at least stand up. Page 169 Nonoka: Oh Yuya. I'd feel better if I could swim like he does. Oh? Oh? I can't see Shinobu-kun. Girl: Oda-kun? Because he's allergic to sea water or something like that, he can't swim. He was like that in Jr. High too. Girl: Being mysterious is cool. Girl: A gorgeous boy that can't accept the sea. Nonoka: What's so mysterious? Nonoka thinks: That's too bad that he didn't come to the sea. If he actually can't swim, we're two of kind. Nonoka: Wh-whoops! Page 170 Sensei: You're too tight. That's why you sink. All you do is splash. You don't move forward at all. Okay Aida. You can go ahead to the showers. Good luck for the rest of the 3 days. You are the worst I've seen. Nonoka: I swallowed too much water. Feels awful. I wonder if I'll ever master how to swim. Page 171 Nonoka thinks: The sounds of music? Beautiful. Where's it coming from? Our facility. I don't know there was a piano here? Where? Page 172 Nonoka thinks: Shinobu-kun. Nonoka: Wonderful! You can play piano! Is that George Winston tune? I love it! Shinobu: I can only play a little. I was told I could just play. How's swimming lessons? Nonoka: I learn too slowly so I was withdrawn. I heard about your allergy. That's a shame. Page 173 Shinobu: It's not an allergy. It's nothing. Nonoka: Huh? Shinobu: It's about something I don't want people to see.... And I don't want other to find out. Nonoka: Aaaaah! (she finally realizes what he's talking about) Page 174 Nonoka thinks: The scar on his back from saving me. I'm s-sorry. I... Shinobu: I didn't mean... I just have NO DESIRE to have anyone know what happened back then. Page 175 Shinobu: I'm fairly certain...Hashiba leaves the bandanna on for the same reason. Nonoka thinks: Oh, you both care about me enough to do that for me? You care about me? Nonoka: Can I see..the scar? Page 176 Nonoka: I want to see what my own eyes what happened 11 yrs. ago. Please. Page 177 Shinobu: Okay. Page 178 Nonoka's heart begins pounding. Page 179 Nonoka thinks: 11 yrs. ago...it's like it's happening all over again. I can still remember so clearly in my mind. I felt these arms holding me. Warmth. Page 180 Nonoka: I'm sorry. It must have been painful. It must have been hard on you. Only 5 years old and such a severe injury. Page 181 Nonoka: It's true, it's the proof that we met that day. We're alive...and... it is represents everything that was taken away from Shinobu-kun's life. Page 182 Nonoka: S-sorr.... Sorry. Sor... Thank you. Shinobu: Nonoka. Page 183 Nonoka: Shinobu-kun! ______________________________________________________________________