01x06 - Vow to Follow

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ORION STARS

You're kidding me

He beat the crap out of Kanuma.

He was completely toyed with.

Do you know who he is?

Nah.

That means he's another first-year?

Bofurin is really bad news.

Suo, my man!

You're crazy strong!

Not at all.

Suo-san! Was that kung fu?

Or something like aikido?

I'm not sure.

Huh?

My master is also self-taught, you see.

It's apparently a mix of lots of stuff.

Really?

Master?

More importantly, I didn't know

you could get so emotional.

That was surprising.

Oh, how embarrassing.

I normally don't, but

Sakura-kun got to me.

Don't blame it on me.

But you better go all out when we fight.

There you go on again.

That's all you ever say, Sakura-san.

Oh, but you seem like such a pain.

I don't want to spar with you.

What do you mean by that, huh?

Say that again!

Sakura-san, calm down!

Don't stop me!

There they go rubbing off on each other.

It's important to have

external stimulation like this.

Besides, I still haven't forgotten

that you called me silly!

Oh, you're so petty.

-You b*stard!

-Wait, Sakura-san! Please calm down!

They look like they'll be a great team.

It hurts

Ka numa?

Did they beat you too?

It's over.

It's over.

It's over.

It's over for us.

How nice.

Hey, let me fight that eye-patch-ku

All right. Next up.

Who's going next?

It's finally my turn.

Huh?

What?

Sorry, Sakura.

I'm goin' first.

Hey, hold on!

The two first-years already fought!

So why do I have to wait?

Sakura-san!

You're going up against Togame, right?

It doesn't seem like

he wants to fight just yet.

Togame is the second-in-command.

Normally, I should be

the one fighting him.

You're saying I'm not up to the task?

That's not what I mean.

I'm leavin' it in your hands.

It's not like I need you to leave it

in my hands! I'll still fight and win!

Besides, what's up with that slanty-eyes?

That punk cut in line!

Do they know each other?

Well, it does seem like it.

Hiragi doesn't usually talk about himself.

But, well, it's not really

all that surprising

that he knows someone outside of Furin.

Sako-chan!

Good luck!

Sako.

I never thought you'd challenge

someone to a one-on-one yourself.

Did something happen

between you and Hiragi?

I can never read that guy.

But it sure is exciting to watch Sako-chan

go up against one of Bofurin's Four Kings!

Long time no see, Sako.

You've got a lot taller.

So you joined Shishitoren, huh?

It is what it is, then.

I'm sorry, but I'm winnin' this one.

Hey, that's enough talk!

Now, start! Start already!

"I'm sorry, but I'm winnin' this one"?

Even now, you're still looking down on me.

Disgusting.

The Sako you knew before

is gone!

I'll beat that knowledge into you.

He sto

-Good job, Sako!

-Get him!

He's pushing Hiragi-san back

No way!

Way to go, Sako-chan! Keep at it!

Still

Saku sure is putting up a good fight.

Well, he's one of our

Top Fives, after all!

He can match up to Ragi-chan no problem!

Well, I can't get a read on him

But he's been in more fights

than anyone else.

When he joined us, he was punching people

left and right like he was desperate.

I mean, I didn't know

he could talk that much.

He usually only says yes or no,

a single word at most.

Yeah.

That must mean he has some

strong feelings for Hiragi.

Straightforward.

Heavy reliance on strength alone.

Serious to a fault.

There isn't even a trace

of anything interesting!

You really haven't grown at all.

You sure learned how to

run that mouth of yours now.

Before, you were so silent

I didn't even need to teach you

not talk in a fight

or else you'll bite your tongue.

What? He got even faste

Not only have you not grown,

you became weaker.

You ended up this way because

you hang out with those losers.

Naive pushovers that only care

about being nice to each other.

-Hey!

-Huh?

Not you.

Hey, shark teeth! You! You hear me?

People are lookin' down on us

thanks to you!

You can have a weak stomach,

but not in a fight!

Sakura-san, hold it!

Why are you laughing, Suo-san?

Sorry, sorry.

It looks like you're starting to care

about your friends now, huh, Sakura-kun?

Huh?

I'm just pissed that

they're lookin' down on us!

If you say so.

There, there. Calm down, Sakura.

Sako, was it?

Hiragi's one of the

Four Kings of Bofurin right now.

He's also a leader called Tamonten.

TAMON - JIKOKU

KOMOKU - ZOJO

Do you know what's the

other name for Tamonten?

Huh?

Man, it's been ages since

I've taken such a good kick.

That hit hard.

But still, I looked pretty

lame right there, huh?

You're crazy strong now, eh?

It's like you're a totally

different person.

Tamonten is also known as Bishamonten.

The god who reigns over

the b*ttlefield, the God of w*r.

Thanks to you,

I got yelled at by a first-year.

Talk about embarrassing.

No amount of pills is gonna fix me up now.

But it's finally getting a lot more fun.

Don't get carried away

just because you're smart.

Know your place.

But I didn't do anything,

and I never got carri

That's what makes you annoying!

Even though you're weak!

Know your place, scrub!

What are you guys doing?

Whoa

This fight isn't somethin'

you see every day!

Wow.

Damn, he's hella strong.

He's one of the Four Kings of Bofurin

for a reason.

He's famously strong

in our town, you know?

Then he should've gone

all out from the start.

But, well, although he's strong,

to begin with

I think your words got to him, too.

Nice, nice! Sako-chan's so strong!

He sure is.

But if you look closely

Hiragi has the upper hand.

Dammit!

There's no way

you're stronger than me right now!

How can you be?

You're just living a warm, cozy life

with those people all day!

And yet why?

Why?

"Why"? They were clearly picking on

someone weaker than them.

Or what? You didn't want me to stop them?

If you don't speak up for yourself,

these people will just keep coming at you.

You gotta fight back, even a little.

Can you stand?

Teach me how to fight!

Sure.

Back then, you were so strong.

Even though you didn't group up

with other people yourself,

people were still naturally

attracted to you.

I've always looked up to you so much.

I felt so proud to be able

to follow your back.

Hiragi-san, happy graduation!

You're finally going to Furin!

Yeah.

I'm sure you'll climb up to the top!

A man like you deserves

to stand above everyone else!

I'll do anything to help you

reach the top!

Please let me help you once

I get into Furin next year!

I thought you were meant

to be the top of Furin,

back when it hadn't been united yet.

And that I would be there by your side,

watching you succeed.

Hey, Sako.

You shouldn't follow me anymore.

What?

I've decided to back up this guy

called Umemiya once I get to Furin.

So I'm not gonna be the top.

Even if you follow me, things

won't turn out the way you want.

You have to find a new goal for yourself.

Why?

Wow, you did this all by yourself?

You're strong.

Would you like to join our team?

And fight me too!

Are the people there strong?

Yes, of course.

I'm strong, too!

People in our team are devotees of power.

The strong will be recognized.

The stronger you are,

the higher you'll go.

That doesn't matter.

All I care about is

fighting strong people.

I'll become stronger

and defeat him,

making him regret his decision!

I can't lose!

Unlike you, I've kept focusing

on getting stronger on my own,

not playing nice with anyone!

From below!

There's no way I'll lose!

Not to someone who willingly

bows to someone else!

Sako.

I'm sorry for not meeting

your expectations.

No

I'm sorry.

That's not it

You don't need to apologize for anything!

I've decided to back up this guy

called Umemiya once I get to Furin.

So I'm not gonna be the top.

Even if you follow me, things

won't turn out the way you want.

I always knew you were

just trying to be considerate.

But

You shouldn't follow me anymore.

I wished you didn't say that to me.

You have to find a new goal for yourself.

I know I'm being selfish.

Even so, you've always been my goal.

I didn't care where you were going,

or who you'd support.

I just wanted to hear you say

"Come with me."

Hiragi-san.

I'll always follow you wherever you go.

What's up all of a sudden?

I've made up my mind.

You're a man deserving of the top spot.

I'll always be by your side,

when and after you reach the top.

I'm determined to.

Hey.

You're kidding me

Sako lost?

So that is one of Bofurin's Four Kings,

Toma Hiragi!

Wow, that was truly an amazing match.

Aw, Sako-chan lost.

Ragi-chan's really strong, huh?

I want to fight him, too.

Doesn't matter who.

Can anyone drag him down?

No need.

I'll carry him off.

Thanks, man.

You don't have to be so careful

with him, though.

All right, thanks for trying, kid.

What?

You can deal with him

after your match, right?

Since we won't know what's gonna happen.

What's that supposed to mean?

Who knows.

But well, I'm just talking to myself now.

I don't think doing crap like that

will make your team any stronger.

Aren't you too loud

for talking to yourself?

You're not bad when you try.

Good job out there, sir!

Good work.

Doesn't seem like I can just

ask him about their relationship

Good work.

Thanks.

Your spinning kick is

as tremendous as always.

I'd hate to be on the receiving end.

You're not gonna ask?

About what?

Like who was that guy.

Or what happened between him and me.

Do you want to talk about that?

Nah, not really.

Then I don't want to hear it.

If you feel like it, go ahead and tell me.

That's what I want to hear from you.

Got it.

Shisitoren all wear the

same baseball jacket,

so they really feel like a team. So nice!

Not my cup of tea.

What?

Baseball jackets are nice!

Baseball jacket's origin

trace all the way back

to souvenir jackets worn

by soldiers in Yokosuka!

That's why many of them have oriental

designs with dragons, or tigers!

Looks like I stimulated something in him