01x06 - 1 Plus 2 Equals... Threat!

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[fighters cawing]

Episode 6


[Fighter D] During times like this,
Hibiki Sakurama would...

[gasps]

Hey, everyone! We should make sure
the civilians are safe first...

[gasps]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[gasps]

Hibiki, you're too naive.
It'll be quicker to k*ll the monsters.

[grunts]

[Fighter D] Huh... You guys are doing better
than I expected, Rangers.

Fine, I get it.
I should defeat you guys next, right?

And one day,

I'll bite and tear into
those guys' throats!

-[fighter caws]
-[gasps]

I'll deal with this one!

-[gasps]
-[instructor] Time's up!

With that, the training
for the final exam has ended.

Tomorrow onwards,
we'll begin the real test.

Return to your respective rooms
to rest for today.

Tsk.

[Fighter D] Huh? W-Wait!

I said I was gonna deal
with that one just now, didn't I?

It's not nice to take
someone else's credit!

Why would I need to do that

when I'm leading in kills
and by a large margin?

That b*stard!
I swear I'll kick his a*s first thing.

Hey. Did you hear anything
about the exam from Sakurama,

XX?

Don't you dare speak of my name so easily.

Die, scum. Die so hard
that even immortality can't save you.

[groans]

You understand, don't you?

If we want to defeat the Rangers,

the priority is
to pass this exam successfully.

[Fighter D] Those guys are inconsistent
in terms of their strengths.

The ones I need to keep a lookout for
are Ishikawa,

Yukino, Akebayashi, and Urabe.

The remaining are nothing much.

As for him...

He's the last person I'll ever lose to.

[Fighter XX] You're free to get along
with them, but don't forget.

What?

We're monsters.

Better not let me see you
come to a pathetic end.

There's no way I'd forget that.

[Fighter D] All these hardships
they've made me experience

for the past 10-plus years...

All surface-dwellers are my enemies.

No matter who I'm up against,

I'll take them down.

[♪ theme music playing]

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

[instructor] I'll now explain
the rules for the final examination.

First, we divided everyone
into five different types

based on the training up till yesterday.

It's the five groups
that you're all familiar with.

The combat service support specialists,
Pink Squad.

Stealth specialists who attack enemies
from the shadows, Green Squad.

The foundation and brains of the Rangers,
Yellow Squad.

Management specialists
who look at the big picture

and skilled in working with our peers,
Blue Squad.

Monster extermination specialists

who are solely focused on offense,
Red Squad.

[Fighter D] I see how it is.

In short, I just need
to fight him one-on-one and win.

[instructor] You guys will have to stay
in this special field

and defeat five monsters.

[Fighter D] M-Monsters?

The monster actors will be played
by our Rangers on active duty.

[all gasp]

They each have one of the five keys
of different colors in their possession.

[instructor] Those who manage
to take a key and escape from the field

will obtain the right to be scouted
by the respective squadrons.

In short...

if you cadets want to pass,
teamwork is necessary.

[both] Teamwork...

[instructor] You have three days.

Think of it as an actual Sunday Showdown,

and you are restricted
to 30 minutes each day.

When the time is up, the bells installed
across various locations will ring

to signal the end of the battle.

From here onwards,
you'll be fighting in teams.

I repeat, teamwork is necessary.

Otherwise, there's absolutely no way
you'll be able to win

-against those people.
-[worried grunts]

-[instructor] Now then, you may begin!
-[both gasp]

-[Fighter D] For now, let's hide.
-We'll search for the monster actor.

For god's sake...

We have three days,
so let's go into hiding first.

What kind of Ranger
sneaks around monsters?

We'll fight them head-on.

Wha...
[annoyed grunt]

[Fighter D] I wouldn't have any trouble
if I could do that!

I'm a goner
the moment I get hit a single time.

I joined the Rangers
to exterminate monsters,

unlike you who's all about
talking things out with them.

[Fighter D]
This guy's a real pain in the a*s,

and in a different way from Sakurama.

And I have to be with him for three days?

I understand.

Let's search
for Red Squad's monster actor.

[Shion]
Then call me over once you find them.

Hold on. We have to move around in twos.

-Tsk.
-The instructor said it, didn't he?

Teamwork is necessary.

If you aren't confident
in your own skills, then get lost!

Come again?

I don't care about this exam.

I have my sights set on what's beyond it.

Oh, you're one of those guys, aren't you?

You want people to fawn over you
during Sunday Showdowns.

-[grunts]
-Huh?

[Suzukiri] Found you.

Huh?

[Fighter D] Y-Yumeko Suzukiri!

[Suzukiri] Oh? This isn't Yellow Squad.

But I'm sorry.

[Suzukiri] I'm a fearsome monster
that attacks anyone I see.

You better punish me, okay?

The monster actors...

Are Junior First Rank Rangers?

Wait. Suzukiri, do you have
the key for Yellow Squad?

[Fighter D] But we're in the Red Squad,

so we don't plan on fighting you...
[awkward chuckle]

[Shion] Hey!

-[Tokita] Naive. How naive!
-Eh?

You sure you can afford to say
something so half-assed?

Ta-dah! The monster makes his appearance!

Prepare yourselves,

the abominable Rangers!
[cackles]

[Fighter D] Tokita?

Bingo!

This guy's the monster actor
for Red Squad?

[Suzukiri] Hey, Replacement!
You seem really into this.

But a two-on-two
is probably disadvantageous for you guys.

What should I do?

-[annoyed grunt]
-Huh? Wait, Shion...

[crashes]

[gasps]

-[Yamato] Owie...
-[gasps]

-Yukino. She's not dead, is she?
-[gasps]

[both shriek]

Aw, what a shame.

I wanted to play with Sakurama
a little longer.

I hear...

Something too.

-[Fighter D panting]
-[running steps]

[Fighter D] Damn, I'm late.
To think I'd meet him again...

It doesn't matter who I'm up against.

I've beaten him before,
and it's two against one this time.

[scoffs]

Where's the key?

I'm a monster, so I'm not telling...

-[Shion grunts]
-...you!

Not too shabby.

[Shion] I've heard things about you.

Something about a ranker

who got all beat up
and lost to a mere Fighter.

Red Senior Third Rank, Shun Tokita.
That's you, isn't it?

The disgrace of the Rangers!

[grunts]

[groans]

[♪ tense music playing]

[groaning, chokes]

-[gasps]
-[body thuds]

-[Tokita] Come on now!
-[scared grunt]

You don't need to worry about me.

As you can see, I'm injured.

But dealing with you guys
is almost like child's play to me.

[Tokita] At this rate,
you guys ain't ever gonna win.

Are you next, Hibiki?

Hibiki.

Are you just gonna stand there
and stare at the monster?

This takes me back.

The last time we played together
was back at the orphanage.

[Tokita] Let's see how the little kid
who's all talk about becoming a hero

-has grown.
-[weak grunt]

[Fighter D]
I can't count on that guy anymore.

I'll have to do this myself. But...

the moment I get hit,
my cover's gonna be blown immediately.

I'll give this one thing to you.

It's a common weapon

made by the Yellow Squadron
that all Rangers have.

It's the Dragon Gadget!

I only have nothing but bad memories
with this stupid thing!

[Sakurama]
Please don't break it right away!

I think if I do this...

Dragon Gadget, g*n Form!

[Tokita chuckles]

[Tokita] You suck at this!

Whoa!
[grunts]

[yelling]

[grunts]

[panting, gasps]

You're still around?

I thought you'd already run away
with your tail between your legs.

[Shion]
I'm not letting it end with my defeat!

[Fighter D] What now?
[grunts]

Fire extinguisher

-[Tokita grunts]
-[Shion groans]

Hit it!

You missed, dumbass.

[Tokita grunts]

Let's withdraw for now and reorganize.

-Don't get in my way.
-[grunts]

You're all beaten up like this
because you charged in all alone!

I won't work with anyone.
Especially not with a weakling like you.

What?

I'll win an official Ranger position,
no matter what it takes.

Otherwise...
[panting]

...I won't be able to k*ll that monster.

[soft gasp]
"That monster"?

-[footsteps approaching]
-[gasps]

Give me a break already.
That ain't poisonous or anything, right?

Damn you!

I told you! You can't win one-on-one!

[grunts]
Stop bothering me!

[annoyed grunt]

[gasps]

[Fighter A] Don't push, don't push.
You better not push me!

-[Fighter B] Yeah, I won't, I won't.
-[Fighter A] No, you should be pushing me!

[grunts]

[Shion] Tsk.

[Tokita] Wow, someone's having
a real flashy fight over there.

-I should end things here now.
-[Shion panting]

This lukewarm game of playing house

isn't even good enough
for my physical rehabilitation!

[Fighter D] Shion!

Shut up!

If you're gonna run away with your tail
between your legs, do it alone!

-[Fighter D] I understand.
-Huh?

[Fighter D] Just do whatever you want!
I don't care what happens to you!

-Tsk.
-Hey, you guys shouldn't quarrel!

Leave it! He's already given up
on winning from the start.

I don't need him, I'll be fine on my own!

[Tokita] Hah! How promising.

-[panting]
-But that's far from enough

-to pass the exam!
-[gasps]

[scoffs]

[grunts]

[groans, grunts]

[gasps]

[tires screeching]

[Tokita] Hey, hey! Where did
all your bravado from earlier go, huh?

Who said that he can do this alone?

[♪ intense music playing]

Whoa, that was close.

[Tokita] Oh, scary.

Too bad.

If only you'd passed, you'd be
the perfect candidate for Red Squadron.

Well, you can try again next year...

-[engine rumbling]
-Huh?

-[Shion gasps]
-[grunts]

[tires screeching]

[Tokita] Hisui? What the hell
are you doing interrupting us?

What? Your guy got in my way,
so I was doing the cleanup.

[worried grunts]

-[Fighter D] Did you want a serious fight?
-[gasps]

What?

If you're gonna play the monster,
then you should stick to the role.

Those guys won't say things like that.

No matter what you do,
it's fine as long as you win.

Everything the winner does is forgiven,
while the losers are as good as dust.

Man, this is a pain.

I was hoping to deal
with those two quickly and go back.

[gags]

I can't believe there's double the trash
to deal with now.

What will you do?
There are two monster actors now.

We're 100 times more vicious
than the real deal!

All right, time for a scuffle!

Let's spread out in all four directions
and surround them both!

[Ishikawa] Got it!

[♪ tense music playing]

-[breathing heavily]
-[Fighter D grunts]

[Fighter D] This one's done for.

-I won't let it end.
-What?

I don't want to let things end
before I even get to fulfill my duty...

Shion! Do you know how to draw?

What?

[Fighter D] What about you, Ishikawa?

No, not at all...
[yelps]

What about you, Usukubo?

[gasps]

[Usukubo] Oh...

[grunts]

[sighs]
What a drag. You've got it good.

[Hisui] You're not a Junior First Rank,

so you don't have to do this again
next year.

What? I'll be a Senior First Rank by then.

[Hisui scoffs]

The chance of that happening is even lower
than them passing this exam.

Tsk. How boring.

How long are they planning
to keep up with this game?

-What?
-[Hisui grunts]

-[Tokita gasps]
-Huh?

It's you, Tokita. Where did those guys go?

[Tokita] Wha... Hey!

[grunts]

-[gasps]
-Found you!

[Hisui grunts]

Oh! Sorry, I messed up.

[Hisui] Do that again and I'll k*ll you.

[chuckles]
Sorry about that.

[scoffs]

[Usukubo] Well, I'm not really confident
in my drawing skills.

[Fighter D] Really? Still, considering
that we're in the midst of all the smoke...

Thanks, I'll take them.

Oh, wait! I think they're really bad!

I drew them in a rush, so the drawings
are all messed up and rough!

Usukubo,

I think you're better off quitting Rangers
and becoming an artist instead.

Now that gives me mixed feelings.

But are those helpful?

Yeah. They really are.

Sakurama. What are you planning
to do with those?

I'll let them know something.

[Fighter D] Time to let the imposters know
how scary the real deal is.

Those guys... They aren't scary.
They're just strong.

[Hisui] Oh.

Tsk. Again? This is getting irritating.

Hey!

[Tokita] Don't just stand there blankly.

You know they're just hoping

that we'd end up taking
each other down, right?

You stupid... Whoa!

Hey! You little twerp...

Enough.

Why do you keep doing this?

I warned you that there's no next time,
didn't I?

Huh? The hell are you talking about?
Get your act together, Hisui...

This is annoying.
I'll deal with you first.

Also, I may be a spunky high school girl
who's younger than you,

but I'm three ranks higher!

Use your honorifics, damn it!

[Tokita] Is she for real?

[both panting]

I'm charging in. Please follow me.

What? Who'd follow you...

Is that so?
In that case, feel free to rest.

If possible, do it somewhere
that won't get in my way.

Th-The hell did you say? Ow...

You're injured, so it's not like
I can count on you or anything.

It'll only be trouble if you hold me back.

[Fighter D] You said
you won't work with anyone, right?

I'll send those words right back at you.

Especially not with weaklings.

[Shion] You little...
[groaning]

[grunting]

Man, that hurt...
[sucks teeth]

[grunts, groans]

[Fighter D] Oh, no! Are you all right?

[Tokita] You b*stard...
[grunts]

You keep getting hit on the left side.

Don't tell me it's hard to see?

[screams]

Take this! Invisible Shot!

[both grunt]

[Fighter D] Whoa, that was close!
[snickers]

Come on! What's wrong?

Is that all?

If you're gonna call for help,
now's your chance, little kid.

Unfortunately, that choice
is completely off the table

because of a certain someone.

Shion, you mustn't come!

You can't take him on as you are now.

[Fighter D] I'll be fine,
so please get back!

You're still saying naive stuff like that?

-[Tokita panting]
-[footsteps]

[Tokita] Well, that's fine.

As you wish,
you'll be withdrawing from the fight here!

-[Tokita gasps]
-I told you to get back, didn't I?

[Fighter A] Don't push, don't push.
You better not push me!

-[Fighter B] Yeah, I won't, I won't.
-[Fighter A] No, you should be pushing me!

If I said not to push, you'll push.

And if I tell you to get back,
you won't get back. Right?

-[yelling]
-[gasps]

[Tokita grunts]

-[Fighter D] Bam!
-[grunts]

[both grunt]

You're surprisingly really simple to read.

I'm just here to get back at him.

But it's just one punch after all that,
so it's not really worth it.

Should I go easy on you?

I'll k*ll you!

-[Hisui] This is making me cry.
-[both gasp]

Unlike the Red Squadron,

the Green Squadron's an obscure team
that doesn't stand out.

Still, it's sad for us to be forgotten.

-Hisui!
-[Hisui grunts]

[Hisui] You forgot the "san"!

[gasps, grunts]

[both grunting]

She's handling the two of them so easily...

-[Hisui] Sorry to keep you waiting.
-[gasps]

You're next.

I didn't expect you to come this far,
to be honest.

This has gotten a little more exciting
thanks to you, Sakurama's little brother.

-[g*n firing]
-[annoyed grunt]

[Fighter D gasps]
Is she for real?

-[Hisui gasps]
-[exclaims]

-[breathes nervously]
-[Hisui] Soujirou!

[g*n firing]

I won't give up!
Not until I join your squadron!

[soft grunt]

[♪ intense music playing]

[gasps]

[panting]

Huh. You have a better look
on your face now.

[grunts]

Thanks! Because of you guys,
I get to win this guy again!

-You little sh*t!
-[thwacks]

[Tokita] You...

This is child's play, right?
Then play along with us.

[gasps]

[yelling]

[♪ closing theme music playing]

Translated by Qianni Lu

[yelling]

-You...
-[grunts]

[Tokita groans]

Hah! Headshots don't count, dumbass!

-Fine by me!
-[yelling]

[alarm ringing]

[nervous grunting]

[instructor] Time's up!
The first day of the final exam ends here!

The road here is kinda in a zig-zag.
I want to walk in a straight path!

-You'll fail if you do that.
-[Sakurama] What?

[Fighter D] Next episode,
"The Zigzag Road to the Final Exam!"

-I'll fail...
-Come on! Do this properly! Properly!

-[thwacking]
-O-Ouch! Thank you!

-The game ends when you give up!
-I'll fail...