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Have you got everything?

Yeah.

Then let’s go. Everyone’s waiting for you.

What’s wrong, Rikiishi?

What’s wrong, Rikiishi?

Nothing, really. It’s just that the sun is so bright.

And so, to conclude our morning assembly…

I’m pleased to announce that one of us will be leaving Toko High Security Juvenile Prison.

He has been reborn into a fine man and will rejoin the free world today.

I think we should all be very proud and happy for his accomplishment.

And so, I’d like to have the man of honor, Rikiishi Toru, say a few words of farewell for us.

Come forth, Rikiishi-kun.

You’re so cool!

You're unbelievable!

Yo! You look just like Nakadai!

You’re a genius, man!

Mr. President!

Looking good, Rikiishi-kun!

Love that business suit!

How'd you get it?

A little something from Miss Yohko perhaps?

Jeez, cut it out guys.

Damn you! Having all the fun to yourself!

You brute! You lady killer!

Hey, be quiet already.

You kill me, you handsome man!

I said, be quiet!

Stop being so full of yourselves!

Stop being so overpowering!

Well, I guess I can't actually push you guys around today.

Ah, that scared me. He was just joking.

That was in bad taste, Rikiishi-san.

It also means I’ll enter the free world a little ahead of the rest of you.

Thanks to Yohko-san…

I mean, thanks to the Shiraki family,

I am able to make my comeback in the boxing world.

Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah, so she did help ya?

Tell Yohko-san I said “hi,” okay?

Er, I mean, good for you…

Wh-What are you...

Idiot. This isn’t about you, ya know.

Enough with your heckling and hear out whatever bullshit he has to say.

I have met the expectations of the supervisors of this prison

and because of that I am now leaving this place in order to contribute fully to society.

That is all.

That was awesome!

And now, let us all see Rikiishi to the gates.

Rikiishi, make us proud.

Rikiishi-san, how about you go all the way and become the world champion for us?

Yeah, you’ll make us all proud!

We’ll be your biggest fans, Rikiishi-san!

Go get ‘em!

We’ll be cheering for you back here!

Rikiishi Toru, hooray!

Rikiishi Toru, hooray!

Hooray! Hooray!

Rikiishi, take care of yourself.

Yes, I will, Sir.

Listen, Rikiishi.

Let’s hope we don’t have to see you behind these walls again.

I appreciate your guidance.

I have faith in you.

Thank you very much.

Well then, take care.

Yes.

Come and visit when you can.

I will.

Just don’t cause any problems this time.

You really gave us the runaround before.

Well then, you guys take care.

Bye!

Rikiishi!

What is it, Joe? What’s wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Joe, that reminds me, we still haven’t exchanged our proper farewells.

Stop the bad jokes.

You think I'll fall for your song and dance like the supervisors?

Yeah right!

Whatever, "model prisoner."

I guess nobody'll have to know you've been in juvie if you can smooth talk like that!

Joe!

Hey, stop it!

Today’s a celebration of your freedom!

Don’t worry, Sir.

I just want to talk to him.

“Talk,” ya say?

Huh, like you actually wanna make nice chitchat with me.

You know goddamn well this is how I do things!

Rikiishi.

I guess I’ll listen.

To this “talk” you wanna give me.

I heard that you were holding rocks in your gloves when we had our little fight.

Heh. Well, I guess you’ve got me. You’re right.

So what’s your point?

You trying to say that if I hadn’t been holding rocks that you would’ve kicked my ass flat?

That’s not it.

I’m saying that the day will come when you leave this place.

And if we believe what Danpei-san says, you'll become a pro boxer like me.

Well, I guess if you're with that old man,

you might actually have a shot at becoming one.

But when that time comes,

and you think you're man enough to take me on without rocks, look me up.

We'll go a few rounds then.

Until then, take care.

Rikiishi!

That’s Yohko-san’s helicopter.

If she was coming here to pick up Rikiishi,

the least she could do is say hi to us…

Shit. That Rikiishi-san sure knows how to make an exit.

Rikiishi-kun.

Yeah?

How does it feel?

To see the nightscape of Tokyo.

It’s changed a lot. I’m surprised.

I guess it has.

Well, relax and take a long look.

After all, tonight’s the last night you’ll be able to relax like this.

Yes…

Starting tomorrow, we’re implementing a harsh training regimen.

You have my sympathies.

No, don’t be sorry.

It’s to be expected.

I'm this close to getting into the pro ring.

I need to make up for lost time, and fast.

All that useless scrapping I did back in juvie might have dulled my skills.

Speaking of the prison,

I wonder if Yabuki-kun is still rooted at that spot?

Yeah.

I wonder if he can stay patient inside those concrete walls?

Who knows?

I’m sorry. I’m sure he’s all in the past to you now.

Good luck tomorrow.

Rikiishi-kun, for starters, your goal will be to become the Japanese Champion!

Yes, Miss.

Whether or not you’re in my past is up to you, Joe.

I’m not running or hiding from you.

Let’s do it!

Here we go!

And now, gentlemen, let’s place our bets for the final round.

I bet on cell block six.

Me too.

Me too.

Hey, wait a minute, isn’t anyone gonna bet on cell block one?

Come on, man, cell block six has Joe.

And on the other hand,

Rikiishi-san has just left cell block one.

That's just how it is. Rikiishi-san has just left cell block one.

This ain’t funny, guys! That's just how it is.

At this rate, there’s no point in betting anymore.

Then who would you bet on?

Me? Well, who else?

Cell block six.

Oh fine, I give up. This is ridiculous.

It’s no fun when we already know who’s gonna win.

Until then, take care.

Long time since I’ve seen jet trails.

Joe, get your head out of the clouds.

It’s time to get back into training.

Wanna go to the practice area and work up a sweat with me?

Nishi...

Sorry, but go ahead without me.

Bye. See ya later.

What the hell is wrong with that guy?

Yo, Ao. What’re you doing in here?

U-Uh, well…

I ask the same of you, Yabuki. What are you doing here at this hour?

Isn’t it time for you to practice your boxing?

He’s right.

In two days, there’s that big final match and you’re the main fighter for cell block six.

That's why I’m here! That!

I’ve got a little announcement for you guys about that.

Announcement?

Yup. I’m taking myself out of this competition.

That was my announcement. See ya.

W-Wait a minute, Yabuki.

You mustn’t do that.

Why not?

Why not?

But since Rikiishi is gone, if you drop out,

the matches won’t be anywhere near as good.

That's none of my concern.

What, you gonna make me?

Is there some rule that prohibits me from not fighting?

No, it’s not really a matter of rules.

It’s just recreation…

Well, call it whatever ya like. Either way, I’m out.

Excuse me.

Ao told me. What’re you thinking?

I’m not thinking anything, Nishi.

I’m not thinking anything, Nishi.

Is it Rikiishi?

If he’s not around…

I just don’t feel like getting in a ring no more.

I just feel so hopeless.

I'm starting to wonder what I’m really doing.

Well, that’s okay.

I guess you don’t need to think too much for a while.

Well, boxing fans, we are gathered here today

to commence the long-anticipated boxing championship between the cell blocks!

Since Mr. Tange Danpei is absent, Kabata will be our referee today.

Thank you, thank you!

Do a good job, man!

Don’t mess it up! Do a good job, man!

Don’t mess it up!

Rikiishi Toru was released.

Shiraki Yohko and Shiraki Mikinosuke are absent.

And Danpei-san is missing.

On top of all that, even Joe is gone.

Our championship match sure has become a really sad affair.

Everyone is acting very excited,

but I wonder how many have their hearts in this fight?

I guess the boxing boom that Joe and Rikiishi created here

might disappear once they're both let out.

Yabuki-san.

Oh, it’s you, Ao.

Huh? Why’re you dressed like that?

It's been great knowing you.

A-Are you being released, Ao?

Yes. I hope you do well, Yabuki-san.

Bye.

W-Wait!

Hey, wait up!

Don’t go yet, Ao…

Is... Is it true?

Yes. I was informed two days ago.

Geez, and I thought we were friends, Ao.

Why didn’t ya tell me?

If you had, I would’ve made you a parting gift or something.

Oh yeah, that’s it. Ao, wait here.

Here!

See? What do you think of this?

But that belongs to the entertainment room…

Don’t talk like that.

I’m giving it to you, so take it.

If anyone complains, they answer to me.

Ao.

Do you think there’s anything I can do?

Actually, I did have something I wanted to request of you.

What is it? Don’t hold back.

If there’s something I can do for you, say it. I’ll do anything.

Are you serious?

Yeah.

Then, will you let me see your heroic fighting stance in the ring one more time?

Actually, I was filled with regret when I thought I could never see you fighting in the ring again.

Fight!

Get him! Fight!

What’s up, man?

Why’re ya stopping, Nishi? What’s up, man?

What’s up, man?

Joe! Y-You...

Hey, that hurt him!

Yeah, you did it!

Joe!

1!

Joe, you came back to the ring to fight, didn’t you? 1!

2! Joe, you came back to the ring to fight, didn’t you?

2!

3!

I’m not sure if I’m gonna put in a good fight,

but I did promise Ao.

Well, I guess I’ll try.

Hey, that’s Joe, isn’t it?

Oh, you’re right!

It is!

It’s Joe!

Come on! We’re counting on ya to give us a great show!

This match was really boring without you!

We’ve been waiting for ya!

Thanks, thanks.

H-Hey, I thought Joe wasn’t gonna fight in this match.

Wh-Why is he…

Just do it, who cares if it's Joe? Wh-Why is he…

Wh-What should I do?

Fight like your life depends on it.

M-My life?

Fight!

O-Oh, I got him! I got him!

Joe! You really are Japan’s number one!

And so, as planned, the boxing competition between the cell blocks was held.

With Rikiishi’s absence, the unexciting battle was rescued by Joe’s stunning arrival.

The prison burst back into life.

As if they all rose up and blew off the coming autumn chill

their fists struck, their feet danced, and their faces smiled.

However, to Joe, something was still missing.

He has a fire burning in his heart.

For how many more months, inside these mouldy concrete walls must he stay?

Thinking this, the inspiration left his body.

Rikiishi left the juvenile prison and headed into the glorious world of pro boxing for his debut.

And now Joe too, is about to leave the nostalgic prison behind him.

Now, for Joe, who leaves the juvenile prison behind him,

which way is tomorrow!?