In four more days,
you may begin boxing again.
Thank you very much.
- Could you grab the bandage? - Yes, Doctor.
Excuse me.
I'll also send you home with a brace.
- Thank you. - Please wear it when you're set to discharge.
You're being let out tomorrow?
Yes, the doctor said my sprain won't be a hindrance anymore.
They saw no issues with my brain scans as well.
That's truly a relief.
Is there anything else you're worried about with your health?
No.
Have you managed to contact Kairi?
Pops!
Can you blame me for asking?
He was so close to getting a grip, only to disappear on us again.
- Kaori has a spar from 3 P.M. today. - Oh, right...
I think I'll stay here a bit longer.
If you say so.
- You can go. - But...
I'd like some time alone anyway.
All right.
I'm sorry.
Farewell, Hokko.
[Bar Akemi]
I'll put your things here, Sis.
Thanks.
Welcome home, Hokomi.
I'm home.
I'm really sorry
for making you two worry.
You know...
I'm no longer sure if I should continue boxing.
What?
I was never athletic in the first place.
I just got so in my head after becoming a professional.
But I got hurt in a spar.
And now, Mr. Kairi is gone as well.
I wonder...
was there any point...
to anything I did?
You've accomplished plenty, Hokomi.
Thinking back,
she only started boxing to punch Kairi, right?
Others wouldn't go so far as to become a professional.
She's amazing, that girl.
She's got guts anyone would be jealous of.
Which is exactly why I don't want her to quit.
But we share the blame, Yui.
We couldn't stop their spar in time.
Look, I'm just as frustrated as you are.
She's the first boxer I've wanted to seriously train since Kairi.
Still, if she isn't up for it,
we can't force her onto the ring.
Ultimately, the choice rests on Ms. Sato and her family.
Please keep up the good work.
Of course, the pleasure's mine.
Mr. Oba.
I'll leave Hokko to you.
Could I borrow you for a second?
- What's up? - Hurry.
We're in the middle of a meeting with a client.
Right.
Good evening.
Oh my, Mr. Oba.
Is Sato in?
Hokomi's upstairs.
Thank you, I need to speak with her.
- Here you are. - Thanks.
Sir, um...
I'm fine, I promise.
No need to be stiff, just treat me like you usually would.
Okay.
Thank you.
So, what was it you wanted to discuss?
It's regarding Mr. Kuzuya.
You're acquainted with Satoru Aizawa, right?
I am, yes.
The truth is...
He is Daichi Hirayama's younger brother.
What?
The reason your sparring opponent was above your skill level
was also because of Aizawa.
- I'm not following. - Mr. Kuzuya abandoned his job,
and disappeared to keep you out of harm's way.
Why does Mr. Kuzuya have to suffer like this?
Still...
My words won't reach him.
It has to be you.
You're the only one out there
who'll punch that scumbag, right?
[Korean Food - Chinese Food]
You're looking for Mr. Kuzuya, right?
I'll help.
Why?
Don't underestimate my web of connections.
I'm sorry for everything I've done to you.
I'm such a scumbag, aren't I?
I was just a bit jealous of you, Hokomi.
But when I heard you got hurt,
I couldn't bring myself to think you deserved it.
I also have something to confess.
To be honest,
I've thought going to lunch with you was a pain about five times now.
That makes me a scumbag, too.
What?
That's barely anything.
Thanks.
- What's up with that newbie? - Oh, him?
The manager picked him up off the streets.
And we gave him a live-in job?
- I guess. - You could be more skeptical.
[Welcome to Hanegi Gym! New applicants are welcome]
Excuse me.
Mr. Oba.
Could I try out boxing now?
We're closed for the day,
but sure.
You're here for this, right?
Dude, that looks lame as hell on you.
Hey, don't shame.
Hey.
Hey, you.
You aren't gonna apologize for spilling our drink?
Maybe I'll sue you.
Go for it.
All right, you're asking for it.
Go for it!
Hold him down.
Give him a good one.
Hey, we're not done with you.
Get up.
Ready, and... Go!
The hell's his deal?
He isn't even trying.
We caught ourselves a suspicious guy.
Great punch though.
Stronger. [Hanegi Boxing Gym]
Yes, exactly like that.
You're looking good.
I told Sato...
To go see Mr. Kuzuya.
- Huh? - Because I'm no good.
I was already rejected.
I want to cheer on Sato and Mr. Kuzuya.
I really do, and yet...
I'm so pathetic.
I'm a scumbag.
I'm also pathetic.
I see Hokomi's boxing,
and I think it's a waste for her to quit.
But at the end of the day,
that's just my selfish hope.
I know I have to give up, but I keep thinking about it.
In other words...
I'm a fellow scumbag myself.
Throw it all against this sandbag here.
Here I go.
Nice, nice.
Yes, exactly.
Looking good.
How...
What are you doing?
Let's go home.
I have no home to return to.
Weren't you going to become a boxing photographer?
I heard about Aizawa.
I know now.
This is for my sake, isn't it?
You're trying to keep me out of harm's way.
That's why you're taking it all on yourself.
- That's not... - I'm fine.
I...
I will continue boxing.
I won't abandon the ring because of something like this.
I won't lose, no matter what comes my way.
After all...
I made a promise to you.
I promised I'd become a professional,
and you promised you'd take my picture.
So please...
Uphold your end of the promise, too.
Wait! Mr. Kairi!
Ms. Sato.
Sir.
I'm sorry for the long break.
I...
I want to continue boxing after all.
Yui. Yui!
What?
- Ms. Sato's here. - What?
Hokomi?
Hokomi!
Thank goodness...
I'm sorry.
Although...
Well...
There's something I must tell you both.
See...
Whenever I think back to the spar...
I get terrified.
I even flinch whenever someone's hand approaches my face.
What?
I want to overcome this fear.
Please teach me a way.
I want to have a proper match, as soon as possible.
I'll train hard and get back in shape.
Next time, I'll stay on the ring.
Slow down, Hokomi.
You don't need to sweat it.
She's right, Ms. Sato.
I can't book a match immediately.
I know I'm asking the impossible.
But I want to have a match soon.
Otherwise,
it will be too late for that scumbag.
Are you talking about Kairi?
Ms. Sato.
What about Akemi?
What did she say about this?
For Kairi?
Yes. I want him to see how serious I am, in a real match.
You can't honestly mean that, right?
Do you remember what just happened to you?
- We were both so worried- - Please.
Please, let me do this.
I know I'll cause you both to worry.
But I need to do this, now.
Sayami, Mom. Please.
You certainly are my daughter.
Once your mind is set, there's no going back.
You'll see to it, no matter what.
Mom, I've always hated it.
I couldn't stand watching you date scumbag after scumbag.
Even so...
If you fall for someone with all your heart,
it doesn't matter if they're a scumbag.
Exactly.
You're a woman of the Sato family after all.
Now that I'm older...
I'm proud to say I'm your daughter, Mom.
Same here.
Oh gosh...
Don't make me cry, you two.
Thank you.
All right.
If you're absolutely dead-set on boxing,
then I'll support you wholeheartedly.
- Leave the ticket selling to me. - Hokomi.
If you're gonna diet, leave the cooking to me.
Let's show them our Sato women pride!
Ms. Sato.
Yes, sir?
You got a match.
Really?
It's in a month.
You'll be up against Mizuho Shinozuka,
a fellow newbie professional like you. [Mizuho Shinozuka]
Thank you, sir.
Mr. Kairi.
I've been scheduled for a match.
It's on December 28.
Jab. Cross. [28 Days Remaining]
Dodge.
Left.
You can close your eyes, just don't look down.
[27 Days Remaining]
You're slowing down.
Keep at your pace.
Ten.
Nine.
One, two, three.
Perfect.
Ms. Yui...
Sorry. Keep looking and it won't be scary.
[15 Days Remaining]
Interested in watching boxing? [Our very own Sato Hokomi's debut match!]
Please come out to support.
Could I get two?
Mito! Thank you.
I just need your name here.
Sato's training for this.
Ta-da! Who wants a ticket to Hokomi's match?
And if you buy a bottle tonight,
I'll give you a ¥3,000 discount on these tickets!
- What's that supposed to be? - A cat.
Then here are some ears.
Hokomi's gonna love that.
I hope so!
There. [Good luck, Hokomi!]
We did it!
Now stance up.
Good.
All right, go.
One-two. [9 Days Remaining]
One-two.
Dodge.
You've got it.
Again.
Sorry.
We just need to conquer the left hook.
Mr. Kairi, I have a question for you today.
I watched some of your old tapes and was wondering.
When you were cornered along the ropes by a rush,
you guarded the opponents punch
and proceeded to punch them with that guarding hand.
But if we were to follow Newton's third law of motion,
you would want to toss a punch from the other side. So-
Mr. Kairi? Mr. Kairi!
[December 25: 3 Days Remaining]
[Yui: Look, Hokomi's working hard.]
Dodge the Scumbunny.
Abe, go for it.
Yes, ma'am.
She's got it.
You got this.
Looking good.
You got this! You're doing it!
There you go!
Hey, Pops!
Don't trip on her!
Would you look at that! You do got a smile in ya.
I'm relieved to see it, lad.
Mr. Kairi.
You sure are persistent.
I told you, didn't I?
I will punch you, because I love you.
No matter how many times you become a scumbag,
I will always come to punch you back to your senses.
Running won't change a thing.
I think...
you ought to face Mr. Aizawa head on.
You know, Mr. Kuzuya...
You are the reason I discovered boxing.
You are the reason I changed.
That I was able to change.
My match is on December 28.
I promise to stand on the ring until the bitter end.
So, please come get a shot of me.
I'll be waiting.
I think you ought to face Mr. Aizawa head on.
[December 28: Match Day]
[Believe in yourself. We're right by your side! - Mom]
[You can do this! Believe in yourself, and show them what you've got! - Sayami]
[Hokomi! You got this! - Mimi]
Mom.
Sayami.
Mimi.
Thank you for supporting me this month.
Fight without regrets, all right?
I'll be off.
See you soon!
Dodge.
Jab. Cross. Upper.
Guard.
Last one, and done.
Perfect. You're looking good.
Thank you.
You've done a great job.
We owe it to Hokomi's drive.
You, too.
Huh?
You've been a great support to her.
Our gym can continue counting on you, yeah?
Of course.
Right, let's do this.
Bring it in.
Perseverance makes strength. Let's score that win!
What're you doing here?
I thought I would run into you.
Leave.
I'm sorry.
Do you think an apology's gonna cut it?
No.
Of course not.
Daichi was someone I cared about as well.
When I ran away from home, he picked me off the streets.
He taught me how to box.
Daichi gave my life new meaning.
I've never forgotten that, ever.
You liar.
Satoru.
Aren't you suffering as well?
What?
The Satoru I know
isn't so heartless that he would feel nothing after hurting someone.
You don't know me.
Truth is...
Even now,
I can't imagine every moment we've spent together is a lie.
There's no way it was all a lie.
I took Daichi's life.
I had no right to think about my own life.
That was what I thought.
But...
I realized I was wrong.
It doesn't matter how painful it is.
Or if I can never forgive myself.
I still have to move on.
That is why...
- I've decided to move on. - You don't get to be that selfish!
And I want you to move on, too.
Satoru.
I want you to live your own life as well.
Satoru, please.
I...
I despise you.
Get lost.
Okay.
Take care.
[Hirayama Family Grave]
This stuff's good!
All right, drink up, lads!
Is Mr. Kairi here?
Great question.
Looks like he isn't here yet.
What a scumbag...
There you are.
Kojima, hold this fan.
- You made this? - Yes.
- Looks great. - That's why I was a bit late.
I'm not even interested in boxing.
Don't be a spoilsport.
You spilled your drink!
- Let me focus on the match, please. - Anyone got a handkerchief?
I do.
Kairi, this drawer won't go in.
- It is in. - Not all the way.
- I'm heading out to the store. - What?
You aren't getting away, Kairi.
What the...
- You broke it. - I'll fix it, I promise.
I promise!
In the blue corner, give it up for Sato Hokomi.
- Hokomi's here! - Finally!
Hokomi!
Hokomi, you can do this!
Seconds, step out.
Round one.
Fight!
Looking good, Hokomi.
Around! Get around her!
Go, go!
Sit down, we can't see!
Go for it.
Take initiative, go, go, go.
Doing good.
Go, go!
Stop. Break!
Shinozuka, no punching after I call stop. Penalty.
Ready? Fight.
Oh no. Hokomi...
She's relapsing.
I've taken up boxing.
I will punch you, mark my words.
I'll be looking forward to that punch of yours, Hokko.
I will give you a solid punch.
Because I love you.
No matter how many times you become a scumbag, I will come punch you.
When I become a professional, please take a photo of my match.
You better promise to be there.
I'll be waiting.
And stop!
- Looking good! - Good going!
Sit.
- Go! - You can do it!
Did you get scared?
- Hokomi. - I'm fine.
Keep me in.
This is the one match I can't back down from.
Please let me fight until the end.
All right.
Remember your drills. Don't panic and watch your opponent.
Imagine she's a Scumbunny plushie.
- A Scumbunny... - Exactly.
Remember, you're not alone.
Got it?
Go, Hokomi! [Round 3]
She's got two rounds on you.
Round three!
[Round 3 - Time remaining: 1:59]
Around! Get around her!
Steady, remember your drills.
Doing good.
Yes, Hokomi!
Now go!
Hokomi, Hokomi, Hokomi!
Down!
- Sato! - Hokomi, get up!
Hokko, get up!
Box!
Hokko, you've punched me time and time again.
That's why I was able to change.
Hokko, you'll be fine.
You're the strongest in the world!
Now forward! Keep your feet forward!
Hokomi...
She's overcome it.
Voilà.
[Michie Hirayama] [0327]
They've scored a down on us. [Round 4]
If the time runs out, it's her loss.
30 seconds left! You got this, Hokomi!
You're close, Sato!
Go, Sis! Go!
Looking good.
Hokomi, it's your last shot!
Down!
Woah!
Head to the corner.
To the right corner.
One, two,
three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine.
Yes!
She did it!
Hokomi! You won!
You did it, Ms. Sato!
- Congrats, Hokomi! - Congrats!
Right then, go greet your opponents.
Hokomi!
Good going, Hokomi!
- Woah! - Did you see that?
You're awesome, Hokomi!
Hokomi, Hokomi!
- Thank you. - Hokomi, Hokomi!
- Thank you. - Hokomi!
Hokomi, Hokomi!
- Thank you. - Hokomi, Hokomi!
Mr. Kairi.
Congrats.
That was a great punch.
I expected nothing less from you.
I got a proper shot, too.
Yup.
You take great pictures.
Congratulations, Hokko.
♪ Ah, cut through those blue winds ♪ [3 Months Later]
♪ Ah, cut through those blue winds ♪
♪ And take a dash ♪
Akemi!
♪ Toward that island! ♪
- What color was it today? - Blue!
Like the skies and sea.
I feel so at peace.
So refreshed.
You can't get enough of this, huh?
Of course not! I love this stuff!
There he goes again.
Can't help it.
What's up, Mimi?
"Love, love, I'm in love".
Mimi, you have a crush on this, "Eito"?
What's he like?
He's really kind.
But he's always charming all the girls.
A scumbag!
Daichi, Kairi's doing fine work out here.
Mr. Hanegi.
I'm terribly sorry for all the trouble I've caused you.
Thank you for never giving up on me.
Of course.
Listen up.
You and Daichi will always be my sons, got that?
- One-two! - "Our gym takes no responsibility for any fights, accidents,
or resulting injuries which may occur outside our gym".
- If you see no issue with that, just sign on the line. - Got it.
[Kanato Oba]
And since you're joining,
why not buy a shirt to boot?
Kanbe, I'll take over.
Thanks.
You can't enroll by jumping like that.
- Actually, I enrolled earlier. - Not officially.
If you can't jump this 500 times in a row in two weeks, our gym rescinds your enrollment.
You do?
You're so honest, Mr. Oba.
I only want to learn more.
About boxing...
And about you too, Ms. Yui.
What?
500 times, yes?
I'll do my best.
[Boxing Photography Exhibition: "Zenshin", by Kairi Kuzuya]
It's so large.
Seeing it so front and center is a bit embarrasing.
You think?
But this is my favorite shot.
What? I'm allowed to say that, right?
Let's head out.
Hokko, you're cramming in too much practice.
Oh? Did you miss me that much?
Maybe you like boxing more than me.
Don't tease. You know that's not true.
Ouch.
Your punches are too strong.
I went easy on you. [I Wanna Punch that Scumbag! - FINAL ROUND]
Didn't feel like it. [I Wanna Punch that Scumbag! - FINAL ROUND]