Man, everything looks tasty!
This one. Miyoshi, this is your favorite.
I get it. Just bring 'em over.
Oh, this is fresh out of the fryer!
Hidaka, I'm gonna take one.
Moron! I haven't plated those yet!
Hot, hot, hot!
That's a tasty sound. An F-sharp.
Otowa-kun is amazing. He can even figure notes from sounds like that.
Oh, you didn't know?
Even though he keeps you company during singing practice?
Everyone got drinks?
Yes!
To celebrate Shizuka's grand rescue,
and to commemorate Suzuri joining us,
HIDAKA DINER
I want everyone to eat and drink a whole lot.
It's all on me.
All right.
Cheers!
Now, let's eat!
This juice is delicious, Hidaka-kun.
I like it, too.
I want this at our place, too.
It's my original juice mix!
Here, here!
If there's anything you want to eat, let me know. I'll plate it for you.
Sheesh, all of you.
There's no point in brooding over things that are already over.
Or are you saying you can't eat something I served you boys?
Th-That's not the case.
It's just impossible for us to act like nothing happened after that happened.
That bastard.
He's gonna pay.
KEISEI STREET
In any case, are you guys gonna be okay?
There's some guy out there who put in the request to kidnap Shizuka, right?
Right.
Hey.
It's not gonna be good, right?
It's fine. I'll talk to him and work this out.
Talk it out, huh?
Who's gonna listen to a loser?
You sure did a half-assed job here.
I really don't have an eye for people, do I?
But oh well.
I got one more card to use against Furin.
How'd he know that we're from Furin?
We're not even wearing our uniforms.
Why...
Why the hell are you here?
Shut up. I go wherever I want to go.
I've always been that way, right?
Somewhere more fun and makes me feel better.
Life is only a way to kill time until you die, after all.
Who is that guy?
It looks like Tsubakino knows him.
Damn, that hurts!
Huh? It hurts this bad when I jump down from the second floor?
Guys on TV nail it and look a lot cooler and stuff.
What's with this guy? Is he messing with us?
Sakura. You guys stay out of this.
How dare you show your face here.
Why?
Why are they seething with so much anger?
Come on, this is our first reunion in a while.
But if you're rarin' to go, then...
that's gonna get my blood pumpin', too.
Oh, how awesome.
The brats are acting like they're big boys now!
You only need something from me.
They have nothing to do with it.
Let me talk to you alone.
Let's go somewhere else.
I see.
So that's what this is about.
So it was you.
You're the mastermind behind all this.
More like...
You suddenly showed up. Who the hell are you?
Hey, Tsubaki.
Give me a proper introduction to your underclassmen.
He's looking all confused.
This guy...
is in my graduating class, and a former Furin student.
Yamato Endo.
Former Furin student...
Endo.
Huh? What is it?
He's so famous, even I know about him.
There's nobody in Furin who doesn't know about him.
He's what you call a legend.
You're makin' me blush.
That said, I was only there for a year.
How...
How is this guy a legend?
Sakura. Stop...
No matter what kinda legend you are...
you have someone else do your kidnapping.
You're a worthless asshole!
Worthless asshole, huh?
That's not good.
Furin are heroes of the town. You shouldn't use words like that.
Anyway...
I see.
You must be Sakura.
That hair and eye color...
You were in the group that went up against KEEL, yeah?
I watched the whole thing.
How you went off on your own...
How you were getting nowhere because you were distracted by guys around you.
That was when I had a thought.
Sakura.
Guys like you don't belong in Furin.
You should hurry up and quit.
Th-That's not true at all!
Wh-What do you know about Sakura-san?
Don't say that when you know nothing about them!
Come on, your voice is all squeaky.
What's this alla sudden?
Take that back.
Huh? I just...
Nobody fits Furin as good as he does.
But you're not part of Furin to begin with.
Then...
is it okay if it's someone from Furin?
Sheesh.
Don't leave me outta this!
Really. Listen to the whole story.
I'm not mocking him or anything.
It's the reverse, actually.
I think highly of him.
I just think he's wasting his talents.
Other people are weighing you down.
Your true skills should be way higher than that.
Guys like that are better off by themselves, ya know?
Don't be mouthin' off.
You've been yappin' all this time like you know me.
No matter what anyone says...
I'll decide where I belong.
This is great.
I wasn't planning on doing this.
But I guess I'll play around a bit before I go.
Stop it.
Suzuri!
Hey, you have nothing to do with this!
That's right. I don't care about you at all anymore. Get lost.
You don't care, my ass.
I'm the root cause of what's going on here right now.
You came here to check on how I was doing.
It should just be between you and me.
I can't keep dragging these guys into it.
Suzuri.
So, please.
Stand down.
I will take full responsibility.
S-Suzuri-san.
Suzuri! Run for it!
I see guys groveling all the time,
but you don't see one with this much spirit that often.
But still, why does it look so pathetic...
to g-r-o-v-e-l.
Okay. I'll call it even.
The old man who hired me does some shady stuff, too.
If I threaten him a bit...
nobody will likely mess with that girl again.
What do you mean? What are you scheming?
Huh? Nothing.
If anything, it's because I'm in a good mood!
Right.
That's how you've always been.
Nobody knows what's going on in your head.
Man.
I don't even wanna fight anymore after that big laugh.
I'll go visit Furin soon to play again.
Later.
Huh? Gimme a break! Hold up!
Sakura-kun!
I said "later," yeah?
Little boy.
Sakura, don't chase him.
There ya have it. Gotta listen to your seniors.
You're a first-year, after all.
Damn it!
WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE DAY
Damn it. That bastard...
He's gonna pay!
S-Sakura-san, you'll choke if you scarf down food like that.
I really am sorry.
It's my fault that you ended up in a squabble with that guy.
On top of it, I didn't know he was a former Furin student.
I really don't know what to say.
Why do you have to apologize?
Because I...
You want to say he came by because you were here.
What of it?
I'm not pissed that he showed up. I'm pissed at him as a person.
So don't keep apologizing forever.
Because that pisses me off more.
Geez! Thinking about it pisses me off!
Wait, Sakura-san.
"Little boy," my ass!
He's only two years older!
Suzuri, it's nothing you should worry about.
We played a part in this, too.
- However... - Oh, geez!
The food's getting cold. Hurry up and eat.
Delicious.
I've never had something...
so delicious in my life.
You like it, huh?
Eat up! Have some of this, too!
- Eat 'em all! - This is tasty, too.
Y-Yeah.
How can someone struggling to eat each day do what they want to do?
Hey, Suzuri.
What was it that you wanted to do?
From how you worded things earlier...
Don't you have something you want to do, something you love?
So, what is it?
G...
Games.
Games?
Like Othello or playing cards?
No, ones you plug into a TV.
Oh, I get it!
You need a TV, a console, and software. I can't get that ready right away.
Oh, but if it's an old one, I might have something in my closet.
It's fine. I'll just work and save up the money to—
I have one.
Let's do this!
Oh my gosh, Hidaka! Way to go!
No, no. Not that button.
Yes! This one's mine!
I fell down!
Hey Suzuri, you're going the wrong way.
Damn it, wait up, Kanji!
Go for it, Hidaka!
Yeah, I'm first place!
Kan-chan, you're still as good as ever.
Ugh, I lost again.
Suzuri's in last place again.
How is it, Suzuri?
What'd you think about your first game experience?
I-It's fun!
You heard it, Tsubaki.
Good for...
Oh, I need to hit the restroom.
All right, Sakura! Time to sub people in! You're up next!
Huh?
Sounds good! Here's a controller.
Oh, then I will...
Idiot. You're gonna keep playing.
I've never done this.
I see! Then I'll give a quick rundown.
This is the throttle, and this is the brake.
10 WIN STREAK
10 LOSS STREAK
Suzuri, you've improved quite a bit.
Sakura-kun, you should be more like Suzuri-san.
But still, Nire-kun, you're really good at this.
S-Suo-san, please watch what you say!
I don't know, but I'm sorry.
We're playing another round, damn it!
Suo-san, please swap with me.
Huh? It's more fun for me to watch.
Hey!
We're gonna do this till I win. No matter how many times it takes.
I'm not gonna let you win and run.
Guys like that are better off by themselves, ya know?
Okay! I'll keep you company!
All okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
That's not what I mean.
I'm talkin' about Endo.
Yes, I've already told Ume.
I can understand Endo poking at Furin.
But I didn't think
he'd show an interest in Sakura himself.
I'm not mocking him or anything.
It's the reverse, actually.
I think highly of him.
He was never the type to give out compliments like that.
Right.
Though there was one exception.
Make sure to watch over him.
Who knows what kind of prodding he'll get.
Of course.
Sakura, Nirei, Suo.
Yes?
I have a favor to ask.
Can you come up to the rooftop a bit early tomorrow morning?
You again.
Don't say that.
This one was my fault.
Why...
are there so many here?
After I contacted Ume, he summoned them here.
Well, take a seat.
Sheesh. It is what it is.
Wait! Sakura-san, is that all?
Huh? What now?
I-I mean...
A-All Four Kings and their lieutenants have gathered.
Which means what happened yesterday was more important than we thought.
Oh, everyone's here already?
C'mon, dude.
You lack self-awareness that you're the rep.
Strange. You're usually the first one here.
Everyone has times like these.
Good morning, Ume! It's totally fine!
Did he oversleep?
Sakura, Suo, Nirei. Thanks for comin' so early in the morning.
So...
Let's get started!
AFTER THE STORM
Sakura-san! Please, give me a break already!
I told you we're gonna do this till I win!
Man, why can't I make this turn?
You can't keep accelerating! You have to brake!
No way I'm gonna hit the brakes!
- What is it now? - You're going the wrong way.
Never, ever apply for a driver's license, please!