"Kyoto, Japan" "May" "The Aoi Festival is one of Kyoto's." "Big Three festivals." "It all began there." "I went to cram school for 2 years." "Finally, I am able to enter the Kyoto University." "I felt it was literally spring in my life." "But by the time May came around." "I couldn't have cared less." "I think I have the spring blues..." "What?" "Even that ox look down to the unambitious college student." "The 42th Shikinen Sengu Ceremony." "They paid 5,500 yen?" "5,500 yen is little." "For a full day's engagement, it's normal rate." "But it's for the traditional Aoi Festival, right?" "To be part of this ancient capital's 2,200 history." "It's a marvelous thing." "This clingy guy is my classmate, Takamura." "He cruised into college as a returnee from abroad." "Since I was brought up in Los Angeles." "I'm clueless about stuff you all take for granted." "So I feel left out sometimes." "I sense a chasm around me." "It's painfully lonely, you know?" "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon." "The fateful encounter." "Students from Kyoto University, right?" "Yes." "Who are you?" "My name is Sugawara Makoto." "Our group is holding a freshmen welcome party." "This is the flyer." "Order of the Azure Dragon." "What kind of group are you?" "A regular group." "The kind one might find absolutely anywhere." "A totally ordinary gathering." "Please do come." "If you have any questions my cell phone number is here." "It was a trap." "One week later." "I'm Kusunoki from Ibaragi prefecture." "I'm a physics major." "Why do you think I major in physics?" "Neat Tshirt." "Japanese pride for spring?" "Nothing seasonal about it." "To cope with spring blues?" "It's personal taste, what's your problem?" "Don't get me wrong." "I respect it." "It's unusual and kinda cool." "Just let it go." "No worries." "Let's drink." "The Licking Lady." "That 80's TV comedian." "Our esteemed Kyoto University Azure Dragon." "Founded over a century ago." "Is a circle steeped in the history of our university." "Not to say we do anything strange." "Just normal, right?" "Indeed!" "Normal..." "Normal as can be." "We enjoy parties such as this." "Lots of pretty girls..." "An ordinary and normal group." "We have intercourse with other schools." "We go hiking." "In summer, we often swim." "Sorry I'm late." "Moonviewing in the fall." "Snowboarding and hot springs in winter." "Throughout all 4 seasons." "We hold activities promoting friendship." "We went to hiking..." "Miss Sawara." "Hi, Ashiya." "Watch out!" "This is a great club in university." "What kind of this group is it?" "All that talk of being ordinary is weird." "Anyway, a free meal, let's dine and dash." "No dine and dash!" "Azure Dragon's the best." "You should join Azure Dragon." "It's the best around." "Azure Dragon's great." "We share a train stop." "I'm this way." "What will you do?" "Will you join up?" "How about you?" "Don't avoid the question." "No way." "They're weird." "Say something." "Darn 80's TV comedian lookalike." "Her nose was so beautiful." "Not that I'll ever attend their events again but if fate could bring us together again, somehow, somewhere..." "Good evening." "You're out late." "Is everything okay?" "It's a miracle..." "Something upset you?" "I'm fine." "You don't look fine." "Come to the office for a talk." "Miss Sawara?" "Weren't you just..." "You know each other?" "Kind of..." "He's a friend." "Okay, look after her, then." "It's late, so take care." "Sorry about that, thanks a lot." "Don't mention it." "It's so late, he was bound to be suspicious." "It is not too late, already 1:30 AM..." "The trains have stopped." "It's okay, I can walk from here." "My dorm is closeby." "Meaning you could borrow my bike." "Thanks, I prefer to walk." "Good night." "Maybe I will borrow it, after all." "Please do..." "My miracle kept going." "You live here?" "Yes, that's right." "Just wait, I'm going upstairs." "I'll just tidy up." "Just for a little, then..." "Give me one minute." "I'll just tidy up." "Sure." "Abe Akira." "Please, come in..." "Excuse me." "Make yourself at home." "Thank you for everything tonight, Mr. Abe." "I saw the nice doorplate." "Present from dad to symbolize me flying the nest." "He was ecstatic when I passed exams after 2 years of cram school." "I studied 15 hours a day for a year, to pass." "You've got to sweat blood." "I don't trust those who breeze in." "You're right." "Really..." "Sada?" "The folk singer?" "You like him?" "A huge mental support through cram school hell." "It's pretty deep stuff?" "Right." "I heard he's got a great sense of humor." "Exactly." "How great you know that." "My mom loves him." "Your mom?" "Where are you from again?" "Kurashiki." "Kurashiki is great place." "You've been?" "No, but I know of it." "Muscat grapes?" "Right, right, famous for those..." "Sorry, I should get tea." "Don't bother." "It doesn't matter." "How about black tea?" "I'll make it for myself." "It doesn't matter." "Here you go." "Snacks, too." "Thanks." "It taste good." "You know, I'm nobody special but when I get fixated on something, I lose perspective." "I behave indiscretely." "Then end up consumed with selfhate." "I'll keep asking myself about what I'm doing." "Realizing how totally stupid human beings can be." "That's what I think." "The bridge of her nose, so elegant." "So graceful, not too long..." "Not too short..." "Abe Akira." "No, that's not good." "What am I doing?" "Calm down..." "I am so grateful for your kindness and sincerity." "I intend to join the Azure Dragon." "It'd be wonderful if you would, too." "Oh, man..." "Spring, spring is in the air." "The springtime of life?" "Is this the springtime of my life?" "Mister and Miss Abe." "Kyoto University." "Jeez, you surprised me." "I'm joining up." "You, too." "What for?" "Joining alone risks appearing needy to the other party." "What other party?" "Don't be coy, tell me." "Come on, Abe..." "You're desperate to join, so reluctantly I follow to keep you company." "Good story, let's go with it." "No way." "I'm not joining." "The Azure Dragon, HQ." "Horumo mean beyond man's understanding." "What does Horumo mean?" "Whatever." "Look at all these boxes of raisins." "Who cares." "You're here?" "He was desperate to join." "You're most welcome, my prayers are answered." "Enter." "Every single freshman who attended our gathering has been kind enough to join." "Thanks for treating us again." "Not at all." "Just ask what you want to ask." "What kind of club is the Azure Dragon?" "Won't harm my future career, right?" "I'm aiming for the Treasury." "Ashiya, you're a law major, right?" "For starters." "I'd have been happy at Tokyo University, too but I chose the laidback attitude at Kyoto University." "I got in straight from high school so I've never had a setback yet." "Abe, 1 year of cram school?" "No, it was 2." "Shut up. -2 years?" "No need for such concerns here." "Our circle is inclusive and cheerful." "Rafting Trip Free for Freshmen." "Great!" "Here we go." "Let's have fun." "Meet 7:15." "PM sharp." "At the 4 divines on Thursday." "It's 7:25 PM already." "They're late." "I can't stand tardiness." "They're here." "Sorry to keep you waiting." "What's that?" "The Azure Dragon's uniform." "Attention all." "We're running behind so do keep up." "The Hour of the Dog is upon us." "We hereby declare this Shijo Crossroads session open." "What's happening?" "I've no idea." "What's this?" "I don't know..." "No speaking!" "Kyoto Sangyo University." "The Black Snake with 10 members present." "From Ritsumeikan University." "The White Tiger presenting 10 members." "From Ryukoku University, the Red Phoenix with 10 members present." "From Kyoto University, the Azure Dragon presenting 10 members." "Hereby this session is closed." "Dismissed, everyone." "It's not that we pick any particular deity to believe in." "Among the huge number of unspecified spirits here in Kyoto." "We hold a ritual to honor them in a special way." "The way of Horumo." "Hormone?" "Horumo!" "Horumo?" "Exactly." "Furthermore..." "Kyoto colleges from each of the four winds." "East, Kyoto university's the Azure Dragon." "West, Ritsumeikan's the White Tiger." "South, Ryukoku's the Red Phoenix." "North, Kyoto Sangyo's the Black Snake." "These 4 teams compete in a special league." "The Horumo battle." "It's a 1,000 year old spiritual tradition." "Ladies and Gentleman, you are an elite chosen by the gods." "Be mindful of this!" "You are each given 100 Oni." "Thus each team has 1,000 Oni spirits to use for the battle." "Oni?" "Oni?" "Real Oni spirits?" "Indeed, Oni." "Well, they're not harmful demons." "Strictly speaking, they're animated sprites." "Little spirits, summoned by Yingyang sorcery." "Ying-yang sorcery." "That for real?" "Yeah." "Ethnologically, you'd say it's a cultural phenomenon." "But it's entirely imaginary, right?" "They exist for sure." "Show us, then." "If you claim so, bring some out here." "That's not possible just now." "So you can't produce them?" "Then I quit this phony organization." "Wait a moment." "They're invisible to freshmen." "Calm down, everyone." "You must learn the words we use with them." "The Oni language, if you will." "Oni language?" "Oni language, right..." "Excuse me." "This language, what does it sound like?" "It'd be unwise to utter it here." "Let's get some verification." "Speak it in unison." "That'd prove it." "No choice, then." "Will you indulge them?" "Understood." "Okay, senior students." "Attention!" "Present arms!" "Present arms!" "Begin attack!" "Begin attack!" "Crush them!" "Crush them!" "Fight on and persevere!" "Fight on and persevere!" "Abe, you're the only one who listens to me." "You as drunk as me?" "Ohara, you're the only one I can count on." "I've got something to show you." "He owns the place." "An exAzure Dragon." "Been running this bar for nearly 50 years." "So he knows the Horumo thing?" "Abe..." "Move." "Move forward..." "Move forward..." "More stress on the end." "Move forward..." "They won't understand that!" "Move forward..." "Move forward..." "Today's schedule, Oni language training." "Go forward." "Move, go, go, go." "Go..." "Go, go, go..." "Oni Language, Pronounciation Guide." "Begin now." "Start to attack." "No, the Oni won't follow commands like that." "Once more, with feeling." "Begin now and start to attack." "Go." "Begin now and start to attack." "What would our parents think if they saw us?" "Move forward..." "One, two, three, four..." "Ready to attack..." "Maintain your balance." "That's vital." "Ready to attack." "Given the strong curiosity on Horumo we kept practicing with no dropouts." "Now we explore the inner techniques." "Mastery of the Oni language." "The 15th movement." "An exemplary performance from the 480th president, Mr. Suzuki." "Please, watch carefully." "Ready, turn and attack." "Move to attack..." "Let's have a party on the 16th." "Nice, a summer party." "I'll be back at my folks." "Us, too." "It's the Obon summer festival." "Whoever can make it, makes it." "Abe, what about you?" "Please join." "You can organize it." "Why me?" "Please, Abe..." "Roger." "It's not long." "Please concentrate." "Sorry..." "Move down and go." "What's this?" "Grilled chicken and snacks and my receipt." "I'm coorganizer of the party." "I flipped a coin and lost to Sawara, Kyoko." "My future with Miss Sawara decided by the toss of a coin?" "Is that so..." "Fate can be cruel." "It's broken, won't turn." "You always carry that around?" "Typical physics nerd." "Not to say fixing stuff is all you do." "Kyoto University physics wins tons of Nobel prizes." "For a guy you talk way too much." "Listen to this, guys." "That Oni language, linguistically it obeys internal rules." "So they're not making it up." "It's too elaborate to be a gag." "Imagine if it were a hoax..." "Sugawara's definitely hiding something." "I think he's the trustworthy type." "I'd like to see those Oni." "I see." "So then, Ashiya." "Why did you join in the first place?" "Why do you ask?" "Your type normally go for the lightweight, trendy clubs." "What are you saying?" "Don't make fun of me." "He didn't mean that." "He just asked your motive." "Really?" "I experienced a miracle." "Like what?" "Well..." "Just leave it at that." "Anyway, dig up information on the Azure Dragon." "Report back to me." "Why to you?" "Cause I'm the leader." "Why are you the leader?" "You take the reins if you want." "Give me a break." "What?" "You got a problem with me?" "Problem?" "Well, I'm not in love with you." "You like that attitude?" "Can't be bothered to lead but criticize anyone that does." "It's so childish." "Abe, you're busted." "The bonfire's lit." "Let's go, hurry." "Abe, come on..." "Look, a shooting star." "Stars falling over the traditional Obon fires." "Stars don't fall, Earth moves through stardust belts..." "Romantically speaking." "Some things are best not reduced to equations." "Equations are romantic, but romance won't solve equations." "Time quickly flew by..." "Dec 8th, 10 PM assemble at Yoshida Shrine." "We'd been studying the Oni language for 4 months." "Is that you, Abe?" "Sorry I'm late." "This way." "Abe has arrived." "You're late." "Good evening." "Good evening..." "We shall commence the ceremony of succession." "We will head for the inner shrine." "But first, our 4 females please wait here." "What does that mean?" "By ancient decree, women are prohibited from being present." "Okay." "Anachronism." "It's a 1,000 yearold tradition." "I am the 499th president of Kyoto University Azure Dragon." "My name is Sugawara Makoto." "We offer our respects with this premium sake and the traditional Azure Dragon dance." "He's like a different guy." "This is holy ritual!" "Listen in silence!" "We beseech you to consider our reverential request." "Gentlemen!" "The gods are tired of the petty ways of men." "Senior students, worship!" "Freshmen, worship!" "One, two, one, two, three, four." "When spring comes to the mountain roads." "Yeah, yeah..." "When spring comes to the mountain roads." "Yeah, yeah..." "Oh, lovely..." "The renown girls, those renown girls..." "So cool and so chic." "One after another, yeah, yeah..." "Don't go." "Best not to witness it." "When summer comes to the poolside." "Yeah, yeah..." "Oh, lovely..." "The renown girls, those renown girls..." "So cool and so chic." "One after another, yeah, yeah..." "Abe, let's go." "When fall comes to the tennis courts." "Yeah, yeah..." "When fall comes to the tennis courts..." "[No text!" "]" "[No text!" "]" "Is it finished?" "Let's go join them." "Carry this for me." "We'll carry them." "[No text!" "]" "[No text 2!" "]" "As the 500th generation of future Onitrainers." "Please accept these members for the following two years." "Everyone, thank you for the hard work." "It seems they've acknowledged you." "Look behind you." "Here, too." "Hereby ends the ceremony of succession." "We became 2nd year students." "Close ranks and attack." "Abe, you got better over the summer." "Crush them!" "What are they doing?" "Horumo." "Horumo?" "You've heard of it?" "Not at all." "You're doomed, Takamura." "I will not be defeated." "Let's see..." "Open formation." "Left turn." "Right turn." "Can you see anything?" "See what?" "I wish I could fight too." "It's unfair that women only get to be medics." "It's an irrational world." "Do you mind hosting at Ritsumeikan University?" "No, we'll take care of it." "Also, what about the title for this season?" "The 500th Annual Horumo Battle?" "A little long?" "Can we leave it up to you as organizer?" "Ducks..." "Dancing in rivers." "Ducks dancing?" "In rivers?" "Kamogawa, duck river, it is!" "Kamogawa Horumo Opening Round. 3rd June, 10 PM at the Ritsumeikan Campus." "Kamogawa Horumo?" "As I've just explained, tonight's campaign is based on the Crane's Wing strategy." "Yes..." "Regarding the role of the medics..." "Miss Kusunoki, Miss Sawara." "But if I give him a single raising." "The damaged Oni is restored." "I won't be there for support." "But I bid you good luck for your first campaign." "Yes..." "Suppose a bad command results in their suffering?" "It's so much responsibility." "Relax!" "You made me jump." "They're like your slaves." "You need sacrifice to win." "Greetings, all you explayers out there..." "The summer Horumo season is here again." "Today begins the 500th, AKA Kamogawa Horumo Battle." "Kyoto University's Azure Dragon faces Ritsumeikan's White Tiger." "The umpire is 499th president of the Ryukoku Red Phoenix." "Tachibana Mika." "Good luck, everyone." "Good evening." "It's about to start." "10 defeats in a row..." "Give us one win at least." "On the field we have members from Kyoto Sangyo University." "The game will begin soon." "Until I declare the contest to be over there will be absolutely no physical contact." "The Horumo continues until all Oni's are annihilated or one representative accepts defeat by signaling surrender." "Just slug away at the enemy until a result is gained." "Slug away?" "This is it, then..." "Relax." "I know, I know what's coming." "There's a total of 2,000 Oni on the field." "It's amazing." "Should be quite a spectacle." "Teams, prepare for combat!" "Take your distance." "Start." "Advance." "Onward with me." "Hurry up." "Advance." "Go." "Attack." "Fall back." "Close ranks." "Flanking move..." "Crush them..." "Attack." "Leave it to me." "Ashiya is on the move." "Flank, then crush them." "Keep it on..." "Ashiya's strength broke their line." "Our first victory seemed just a matter of time." "Crush them." "It's a great fighting." "Maybe we'll win." "Come on, crush them..." "Leaping attack." "Keep it on..." "Raisin patrol." "Let's go." "Crush them..." "Let's get stuck in." "Advance." "Front rank to Abe." "Second rank Matsunaga." "Advance." "Close ranks." "Defensive stance." "Fight on and persevere." "Keep it on." "Leaping attack..." "Move to that side." "Continue to attack!" "Abe, what do I do?" "Crush them..." "Lie down." "Takamura, what are you doing?" "Crush them..." "They won't get up, help!" "Someone help Takamura." "Takamura!" "Halt." "Crush them..." "Takamura, hold on." "Defensive stance." "Don't lie down, you'll be killed." "Abe, help..." "Abe..." "Takamura!" "Wheel left." "I'm coming!" "Crush them." "Miss Sawara..." "Abe, help!" "Would you please stop?" "Abe..." "Abe, help." "Sorry." "Wheel right." "Abe..." "Crush them..." "What can I do?" "Oh, heck..." "He's pissed himself." "With that wet pants, we'll never be able to win." "Really smash them..." "He'll be annihilated." "Crush them..." "Keep it on!" "Get raisins over there, quick." "It's too late." "Oh, god..." "This is trouble..." "Horumo!" "The Horumo cry..." "There it is at last." "No use after all." "Takamurasan, take this." "Are you okay?" "Hosokawa, we're leaving." "Are you a kid?" "Always piss yourself in public?" "What's up with you?" "Your misdirection let them salvage the game." "It's all your fault." "That's enough." "You're guilty, too!" "Helping Sawara at the crucial point." "Trying to impress her..." "The normal strategy would be to aid pisspants, rights?" "Don't you touch me!" "So what if I do?" "You jerk!" "Sorry to call out of the blue." "Hand them over, dear." "Ice candy, my treat." "Tangerine, please." "You have sweet bean." "I'll have milk flavor." "Why did you bring her?" "Said she knew the way." "Still out of touch with Takamura?" "That's right." "Me, too." "He won't reply message or pickup." "I know it must be hard to make up after a fight." "And that goes for both of you." "But Ashiya still attends the meetings." "He hasn't an ounce of delicacy." "I see." "You're not thinking of quitting, are you?" "It's not that bad." "What about Takamura?" "Don't think he'll quit." "That's a relief to hear." "Why did he yell out Horumo at the end?" "Partial punishment for a commander who lets his guys get killed." "It's an apologize." "A way of standing up and admitting your sin." "Such manliness appeases the gods so then they go easy on you." "There's other punishment?" "Annihilation is a big responsibility." "What else will happen to Takamura?" "Shouldn't be too harsh." "Seems kinda random." "I'll tell Takamura about the punishment." "But he won't answer." "Would you go see him soon?" "Go to his dorm." "Hyakumanben Dorm." "Hyakumanben Dorm." "Hello." "Where's room 7?" "Down the corridor." "Sorry to botheryou." "Room 7." "Excuse me." "Takamura of Human Studies?" "He's here." "Taking a bath." "To the left." "Thanks." "But he's..." "He'll find out." "What's up?" "Behold, the traitor." "Why the topknot?" "It's a long story." "The other day, my hands suddenly started moving by themselves and began to braid it." "Weepeth not at your peril, weaklings!" "I was filled with someone's strength." "It was scary, like I'd die if I resisted." "Like it was divine penalty?" "But it's not that I don't like it." "Puts me up there with Lord Nobunaga." "Though he was a brutal samurai despot." "I'm drawn to his manly strength." "The quality I lack the most." "Sometimes I cringe at my own weakness." "Takamura!" "Goddam..." "We fight Kyoto Sangyo next week." "Ready for a comeback?" "I understand." "That's the spirit." "Miss Sawara sent me an encouraging e-mail." "She did?" "Why you?" "Saying Ashiya doesn't hold a grudge although he's a mess." "I wonder..." "How would she know, anyway." "Cause they're dating." "Right." "What?" "There's something between them?" "You didn't know?" "It's been ages." "I think everyone knows." "Abe Akira." "For days, I became a reclusive shutin." "Onward with me." "Takamura, meddling jerk." "Go home, leave me alone." "Abe." "Been here all along?" "No, I just arrived." "You kicked my door, around 2 PM... -2 PM?" "No, I was in a lecture." "What about this?" "No idea." "Ms. Sawara must've brought it." "Anyway, I've got something to tell you." "What does my t-shirt say today?" "Look..." "You're really hype today." "Are you embarrassed?" "It says Friendship." "Yesterday we fought Sangyo." "With only 9 members?" "Yeah, it was terrible." "Sorry, all my fault." "No, we won." "Ashiya was on fire." "He's a total hero." "Attack..." "This feels great." "Horumo!" "Who's next?" "Hard to hear, isn't it?" "Shut up, then." "Why not tell me about your feelings for Ms. Sawara?" "Don't be distant." "We're best friends." "Merely classmates." "And now your attitude is just a pain." "Pain?" "What do you mean, pain?" "Abe, what's so painful about it?" "Stop crying." "Abe." "People will think we're gay." "Abe..." "Stop it." "At Ritsumeikan, you abandoned me and went to help her." "Of course." "A guy should save his own scumbag." "Your twisted desire for her." "It's a normal attraction." "You sad jerk." "Your Ms. Sawara swept away by the hated Ashiya." "Maybe as we speak..." "Well, who's to know?" "Takamura, you jerk." "That's the look." "The energy in your eyes." "I see the fight in you!" "Drop dead, scumbag." "That's it!" "Absolutely sure you want to quit?" "Absolutely sure." "Your reason?" "I won't breathe the same air as Ashiya." "Quitting's no easy matter." "The demons will follow you until you resume." "Follow?" "For them it's like a broken promise." "What was that dance at the shrine all about?" "That kind of a thing..." "All of you might unconnected at the moment." "But you may get the coherent message by sense it." "Do it again until you are able to understand." "This is the communication notes." "Oni in your sleep..." "Oni during day..." "Like demonic stalkers." "It gets unnerving." "Several guys have tried to quit but none have managed it." "Basically, you don't want to do Horumo with Ashiya, right?" "So it'd be okay if you were in different teams?" "This is a compilation of the Horumo rules." "There's an interesting provision under article 17." "With conditions..." "The possibility of splitting into two teams of 5 is recognized under article 17." "Then I can continue without working with Ashiya." "Sounds good." "I just need to get 5 members to endorse it." "5 out of 10 likeminded folk and the split can go ahead." "Whereby, Takamura..." "I'm asking you as a man that one can count on." "I'm shorttempered and unpopular whereas you're a noble returnee pure and trustable." "Please, for me..." "Get 3 more to join us." "But our relationship is merely classmates?" "Your exact words, as I recall." "Abandoned at Ritsumeikan halfstrangled even accused of homosexuality." "It hasn't been easy." "Okay, my turn now." "Who was it that stood up for Mr. PissPants?" "You abandoned me!" "After that, who stood between you and the slimeball Ashiya?" "Who protected the shame of the urinator?" "Noone mentions it but don't think they've forgotten." "In his 20's but did weewee..." "Okay!" "A helping hand, for our friendship." "Really?" "I owe you." "Matsunaga." "Ms. Sawara." "Kusunoki." "I'll never get 5..." "It's no use." "Welcome." "Sorry for disturb." "Coffee, please." "Coffee?" "Yes." "I'm sorry, please forgive me." "I went to see everyone." "Except Ashiya himself." "Should I?" "Jerk." "Think about it, he'd be free of the hated Abe, too." "He might agree." "In theory..." "What did Ms. Sawara said?" "You really want to know?" "No, forget it..." "It's an extremely difficult situation." "Maybe noone will turn up." "Surely..." "It's human nature to distance oneself from a quarrel." "You lose in love." "Split our group." "Then end up a social leper." "It's another shame added." "Welcome." "The Miyoshi brothers!" "The Miyoshi brothers!" "Double curries..." "Okay." "You'll join?" "Thank you!" "Ashiya's so full of himself recently." "He's strong, but treats us like his servants." "And your case was pleaded with heart." "By me?" "No, we received a call right afterwards." "Not here yet?" "There..." "You mean, Kusunoki?" "What do you mean, big trouble?" "Received a warning, from the bar owner." "The bar owner?" "He kept saying it would unbolt the gates of hell and such." "The gates of hell?" "Don't bother about my work uniform!" "From the pasta place." "No time to change." "I was thinking how nice it looked." "Change of image, right?" "It suits you." "Right?" "What's that?" "Hello, Yoshida." "Sugawara." "Can you see that?" "What?" "Something black up in the sky?" "I don't see anything." "That black thing." "Appeared over Kyoto." "Many times before, when the streets of Kyoto run red with the blood of carnage." "It always appears." "I just thought it was big..." "It seemed peaceful enough." "The Horumo Gods are fitting punishment to the crime." "It's Karmic retribution." "Is that right?" "Article 17 was always contentious." "A rule most out of step with the Horumo ideal." "Invoking it was never going to turn out simply." "Then I revoke it." "Too late!" "The moment you invoked it the gods must've been appalled." "It's a valid regulation though." "The nightmare of 50 years ago will be repeated." "How bad is that?" "It'll unbolt the gates of hell." "A direct link forms into that thing's butthole." "So that evil itself all the energies of hell flow into it." "Like air going into a balloon?" "Exactly." "And as it grows." "Eventually it'll..." "What can we do?" "Win the Horumo enacted under article 17." "And if we can't?" "In that case..." "I've no idea." "Hello?" "Are things strange with you?" "You, too?" "Seems it's the same with Kusunoki and the twins..." "But with Sawara and Ashiya everything's normal." "Just our team?" "The problem is how to close this hellish butthole as fast as we can." "You mean the gates of hell?" "It's not just the black demon." "Abe and his fellows are tormented by ghouls every night." "What kind?" "Mysterious shapes, flitting..." "The sounds of men dying in throttled agony..." "Teeth biting through bone..." "Crunch..." "I couldn't stand it." "Order is breaking down in the spirit world." "Sorry we're late..." "Abe Isami so I discussed it with the bar owner." "So I discussed it with the bar owner." "If we mollify the gods by putting on a firstrate" "Horumo battle their anger may subside and the gates to hell might close." "Firstrate Horumo." "I see the logic to it." "Excuse us..." "We want to hold an internal." "5 on 5 Horumo battle." "5 on 5?" "We'll do it properly." "Noholdsbarred." "To appease the gods." "So thrilling it quenches their anger." "A top Horumo demonstration." "Turn right." "Turn left." "Return to the right side." "Ready to move forward." "Begin to attack." "Please, forgive me..." "Mr. Abe." "Ms. Sawara?" "Please." "Thank you." "To the park?" "I owe you an apology." "When I slept over after that party last year..." "Remember me crying as we chatted?" "I'd just been dumped after confessing my love to Ashiya." "He'd got a girlfriend already." "She's a freshman at another college but was in cram school then." "She's so pretty." "So I gave up on him for a while." "Then weirdly we kept bumping into each other." "At bus stops, book stores, malls..." "It's the miracle he mentioned?" "I thought it was fate." "I invited him into the Azure Dragon." "Of course, she didn't give up." "She moved to Kyoto to be with him which got me fired up." "And so began our lovetriangle..." "A hazardous tugofwar." "Abe's so different from you." "Anyone dating a guy like him would be really happy." "What about Abe?" "You were also mixed up in that tug of war." "Maybe I took advantage of your feelings." "You knew how I felt?" "Ashiya's still hooked on his ex." "Guys are pathetic." "You couldn't care less?" "Sorry." "I'm glad we could talk." "Is that all there was?" "You just came to say that?" "I wanted to apologize." "Ashiya, you got the wrong idea!" "Don't..." "Mr. Abe?" "She doesn't care about you." "Quit hanging round her you dam stalker!" "We're leaving." "Wait..." "Abe, I'm sorry." "I'm sorry." "Abe." "Why are you here?" "You called Ashiya?" "No." "So it was coincidence?" "I considered it..." "But I couldn't do it." "Who did then?" "She did herself, probably." "Don't say that!" "She's no good, give her up." "Look for another." "I don't want pity." "What are you after?" "I know, you're the same as her." "You like Ashiya, right?" "Always competing with Sawara..." "You jerk!" "You're clueless." "Me and Ashiya?" "You must be kidding." "All along, you are the one I liked." "Tomorrow we won't lose." "I'll help you defeat Ashiya." "I promise you'll beat him." "Jerk!" "I even bought you a cake." "A hero ready for fighting." "A fighting game." "I'll go for it." "Tomorrow I am going to outdo myself." "I will vanquish my own weakness!" "Takamura!" "Fight like a man!" "Close ranks." "Line up." "Close rank." "Line up." "Everyone." "Please let me play forward." "You'll be okay?" "I want to fight Ashiya." "Today is my rebirth." "I'll lead the advance." "I'll fix Abe later." "First, I slaughter topknot." "Okay." "Let's make it a good game." "Impress the gods placate their anger." "If you get in trouble, surrender." "If you lose your Oni declare Horumo." "Safety first." "Don't be stubborn, there's no knowing what will happen." "Under the invocation of article 17." "We begin our special match." "Into formation!" "Take your distance." "Late again, you jerk!" "Get your act together." "Flat tires." "I couldn't go fast." "For chrissakes pump them up yesterday." "Sorry to be late." "Live from Kamogawa our special Article 17 game." "Fight." "Onward with me..." "Onward with me." "Advance." "Attack." "At the double." "Yes, advance..." "Crush them..." "Go..." "Crush them." "Leaping attack." "Go..." "Attack." "Takamura you worm!" "Ashiya..." "Takamura's putting up an unexpected fight." "They're even." "Can he keep up the initial momentum?" "Good." "Attack." "Go, go!" "This is good stuff." "They're duking it out." "Ashiya's counter hits home!" "He's really powerful." "His Oni knocked flying right under his nose." "Takamura's hit the wall." "He's frozen again." "Takamura, don't just stand." "Fight." "Guys, support him!" "Come on Takamura, fight back!" "Keep it on!" "Guys, attack that topknot." "Go!" "Crush them..." "Hurry!" "Crush them." "Crush them." "Crush them." "Don't leave one standing." "Crush them." "Attack." "Defensive stance..." "Attack." "Defense stance..." "Go..." "Hurry up..." "Takamura." "Abe..." "You're next!" "Feel the brunt of my hatred." "That's my line!" "Mark your men." "Pulverize them..." "Flanking move." "Fight on and persevere!" "Go and attack!" "Prepare to fight." "What?" "Our front is crumbling." "Get raisins, quick!" "Hurry up, Kusunoki!" "Kusunoki!" "Prepare to fight." "Time for victory." "My unit stands down from normal duty to crush this egomaniac." "Onward with me." "What?" "Bring it on, then..." "Prepare to fight." "Crush them." "Crush them." "Crush them." "Pulverize them." "Fall back." "She's running." "It's come to that?" "Oh, gosh!" "You can't escape, you egomaniac." "Pursuit." "This article 17 match has dissolved into precedented, onstop chaos." "Regretfully we end our broadcast at this point." "Fighting outside the arena?" "It's not prowrestling, guys." "What's that?" "A big, black Oni, I should think." "Scary..." "Advance." "At the double." "Onward with me." "Pursuit." "I think we can manage you." "Oh yeah?" "Ashiya groupies." "Attack." "Crush them." "Abe, this way." "You're still in one piece?" "Pursuit." "Defensive stance." "Move, Pisspants." "Takamura, run." "I won't run any more." "If we fall together here it won't be toprate Horumo." "You leave." "Save our city." "You won't die in vain!" "Onward with me." "Which one of you is first?" "Wait a second." "Attack!" "I'm really sorry." "Stop." "Attack!" "What's wrong with being egoistic?" "Trying to be defiant?" "We all put ourselves first, right?" "Abe's wasted on you." "Mr. Abe?" "Whatever..." "Why you like him?" "What?" "Attack!" "Sorry." "I'm so sorry." "I'll let you go." "Withdraw." "Go ahead." "Good day, sir." "Now to end this." "You jerk..." "Onward with me." "Pursuit." "Wait!" "Halt." "Nowhere to run, loser." "Want to hear what she said about you?" "He's a nice guy and all..." "But so boring." "Hell!" "Advance." "On the double." "Takamura!" "Pursuit." "Attack..." "Crush them..." "Pulverize them." "Horumo!" "That was quick." "He's not moving..." "Are you okay?" "We're going to leave." "You fought well." "Pursuit." "Persevere." "Left flank, encircle." "Right flank, encircle." "Defensive stance." "It's the end for you, too." "Attack..." "What the hell?" "What's this?" "Are you okay?" "Kusunoki corps, standing by." "Kusunoki..." "I will be Ashiya's second." "Raisin patrol to Ashiya." "Form a single file." "You traitor!" "Abe, duck!" "Close ranks." "Flanking move." "Close ranks." "Abe." "Crush them..." "Defensive stance." "Crush them." "Defensive stance." "Crush them." "Defensive stance." "Crush them." "Defensive stance." "Fight on." "Defensive stance." "Go!" "Victory is ours." "I can still fight." "Ashiya, accept defeat." "The gods will acknowledge your gallantry." "Shut up!" "Fight on and persevere!" "The gods are angry." "Honey..." "Stay away." "Shoot." "I won't yield to Abe." "Let it go." "We're both beaten to crap." "We both fought bravely." "If you've been wiped out make the call!" "It's dangerous." "We don't know what might happen." "Declare Horumo, Ashiya!" "The anger of the Gods began to manifest for real." "Say it!" "Honey!" "Ashiya!" "Don't hold it in!" "Say Horumo!" "Whatever just say it!" "Horumo!" "Dear gods above..." "It's going to explode!" "Watch out!" "Team Abe, illegal midgame contact." "Loss by default!" "Victory to Team Ashiya." "We're saved." "Please return home." "Abe." "We did our best and lost yet we have no regrets." "I'll withdraw the article 17 proposal." "When Kamogawa Horumo restarts." "Ashiya and I'll find a compromise and again fight sidebyside." "All over at last." "Good job." "You, too." "We'll go on ahead." "What's up?" "Must fix my glasses." "Get contacts." "Looks much better." "Much..." "Prettier." "Thank you." "Thus came a new year and the Aoi Festival once again." "We became 3rd year students." "Long time no see." "You changed." "Preparing the campaign to recruit freshmen?" "It's already May..." "It's been 2 years already." "Your hairstyle..." "Found one!" "Abe, let's go." "Yes, dear." "Excuse me." "Sorry to bother you." "We're having a freshmen welcome party." "Do come." "Where's Ashiya?" "In trouble again." "What?" "They split, they reunite." "This is the rth time." "Starcrossed lovers, I guess." "What kind of group is it?" "A regular group which can be found absolutely anywhere." "An ordinary, ordinary gathering." "Please come along." "Any questions, please e-mail me." "No politic or religion nothing dodgy." "Good afternoon..." "It's a regular group." "The kind one might find absolutely anywhere." "A totally ordinary gathering." "It all began there..." "Abe." "Onward with me." "Yes, dear..." "Checked with Subtitle Workshop 14.06.2010. by Erwin" "[ENGLISH]"