Asumu
Please sit in a well-lit room, at a comfortable distance, when watching.
I'm glad your face has healed.
Huh?
Your face.
Adachi, you seem different again since your trip to the mountains with Hibiki.
Oh, really?
Eh... how so?
I can't quite put my finger on it.
Ready, go!
I won!
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Volume Thirty
Premonition of Training
They're sick?
Yeah. It's really bad too.
Both of them.
My head's... been hurting... since yesterday.
Tissue...
That cold could even take down an Oni.
I am not an Oni.
Neither am I...!
She always says strange things.
Anyway, the shop's a bit busy, but you two should stay here and rest.
Okay.
Just leave this to us. The boy will be there too.
Right?
Yes!
Hibiki.
Have some tea.
Oh. Thank you.
Sit down, boy. Take a break.
Okay.
That's fine, right?
Yeah.
So... how are you feeling?
It's like you said before, Hibiki.
For now, I'm trying to do my best at what's right in front of me.
I see.
Well, there is that too. How do I put this?
I'm wondering if you're a troubled 15-year-old.
What do you mean?
Well... recently there've been a lot of strangely irritable or fussy people.
But you're very unassuming and pure.
Yeah! Like a fluffy marshmallow.
Hello!
Welcome! Asumu, please help out.
Come this way.
Thanks.
Welcome!
Please come this way.
It's an emergency, so help out!
It's his cheeks that are marshmallowy.
What kind of experiment is it this time?
I thought of something.
If it goes well, it should be pretty interesting.
I see.
Well, it seems like the Oni are getting stronger.
They can even defeat the Warrior Douji and Armored Hime.
I'm taking a bit.
It'll be fine this time.
A new Makamou is already complete.
Adachi, good morning!
Hey hey hey, listen up, everyone!
Seems we're getting a transfer student today.
I hope it's a cute girl! Right?!
Okay, everyone, take your seats.
Before beginning today's lesson, I'd like to introduce a new transfer student.
Alright. Well then, greet everyone.
Oh? Did I get it wrong?
I'm sorry, but your handwriting is too messy.
My name is Kiriya Kyousuke. Nice to meet you.
So... your seat will be... Ah! Is the one next to you open, Adachi?
Yes.
...visited the jail where the king was locked up.
There was no longer a dictator who ruled...
...over the country, but a miserable bum.
He looked at the king with pity and said, "Some is more...
Looks like we're connected. Nice to meet you.
and your time is already over."
Nice to meet you too.
Adachi.
What did these sentences mean?
Okay.
The sun has set and your era is over.
Um... the sun has set and your...
Kiriya!
I wasn't asking you!
Sir.
Excuse me, but your English pronunciation​ has a southern accent.
Want to have a contest?
Let's see whose pronunciation is better.
You... isn't that French?
These English sentences were originally from French.
No one said it'd be an English contest.
Your lunch looks good today.
You're amazing, Kiriya! Is your father French?
No, I just lived there until my second year of middle school.
- That's amazing! - Wow!
Not really.
Hey!
Where's your lunch? Want some of mine? It's just from the corner store though.
That's fine. It's about to arrive.
Hello! Gin Sushi here!
That's f-f-fatty tuna!
Stop that, it's embarrassing!
Ow... There's even salmon roe!
But...
isn't that kind of bad?
No, it's delicious!
No, no, not that. He means getting food delivered to the school.
I know all the school rules. Nowhere do they say I shouldn't get sushi.
Rule #7 says to refrain from behavior that is not appropriate for a student.
Who gets to decide what student-appropriate behavior is?
Anyway, I really can't believe that following the school rules will lead to a fulfilling life.
Right?
Sorry for having you show me around the clubs.
No problem. If you're interested in it, why not join mine?
Sorry, but it's too low-level for me to join.
Check.
I lose.
- I lose. - I lose.
On to the next one?
Sorry for the intrusion.
Hold on... don't you want to see the sports clubs?
No, there's no need.
I'm the best at anything I do anyway.
It'd be pointless.
You really are amazing, Kiriya.
By the way, what's your specialty?
Ah... nothing really...
I just met you, but I can say...
you're a boring person. Do you hear that often?
A boring person...?
Sorry, sorry, don't worry about it.
Adachi?
Going home yet?
Kiriya made a huge impression! It sure surprised me.
It's the first time I've met such an unconventional person.
So... that means I'm boring?
Huh?
Nothing.
Oh, sorry!
Sorry!
I'm very sorry!
Are you okay?
You're too clumsy.
Sorry.
Good morning.
You're here! I've been waiting for you!
Right.
I'm sorry.
I'm really terribly sorry.
It's wet here. I'm sorry.
Um, Hibiki?
Hurry. Quickly, okay? Three seconds, okay?
- Okay. - I'm sorry.
I'm very sorry.
Hey.
Let's finish this quickly.
Please run away. Hurry!
Ibuki. Is that a Makamou?
Yes.
It's strange that it suddenly appeared in the city like this.
And it bothers me that there's no sign of a Douji or Hime.
Here you go, miss.
How rare to see you, Hibiki.
Right? But we've gotten popular, so it's busy and I have to help out.
Have you heard about the movie that started yesterday?
It's a period drama about seven super cool men.
It was so interesting. Be sure to watch it, okay?
- Hibiki.
Excuse me.
Hibiki, it's bad to chat while working.
Understood.
Ah, Hibiki.
Ibuki just called. He said there was something strange going on with the Makamou.
I'm off.
Ah, seems like that's not needed.
Ibuki said he'd see what he could do himself for now.
I'll be downstairs doing research. Hibiki, take care of the shop, okay?
One, two. One, two. One, two. One, two.
Alright, go, go!
Over here, over here!
Go back! Turn around!
Don't stop!
Turn there! Good!
Okay, okay, good! Alright, alright.
Sorry, Adachi!
...all the time.
That was great.
It was so funny.
Adachi.
Your playing totally isn't great.
Too bad. If it weren't for my sprained finger, I could've shown you my super play.
Oh, Adachi.
How was it?
There was this really cool—
By the way.
Why don't you come over today?
You helped me out yesterday,
so I want to thank you. Okay?
Your turn.
I win.
No fair. I've never played billiards before.
Is your finger okay?
Oh.
What's with that doubtful expression?
Huh? What's doubtful?
It's healed already. This is a growth period.
You heal faster now.
Anyway, have something to eat. Don't hesitate.
By the way, you have an amazing home.
It's not that big a deal.
Hey.
I wanted to ask you something.
What is it?
Am I really such a boring person?
Well... who knows...
Kyou?
Can you see me?
Mama.
How are you? Are you doing well?
How's your new school?
I'm fine! Don't worry!
Make sure you study properly.
And put on your stomach band when you go to bed. You have a sensitive tummy, after all.
I know! That's all, right? I'll call you later.
Oh? A friend?
I'm Adachi Asumu. Sorry for the intrusion.
Ah! What a nice boy.
Please take care of Kyou, okay?
He's selfish, and hates to lose, so I'm sure he's a handful.
No, not at all.
I get it, Mama. I'm hanging up now.
Your mother is pretty. She's really different from mine.
Isn't she strange? She's in France for work, it seems.
France?
Yeah. Well, I'm completely fine on my own.
Then what about your father, Kiriya?
He died when I was little.
I live with just my mom. She got divorced a while ago.
What is that?
Oh man!
Ow ow ow!
Kiriya, could it be you're non-athletic?
N-no! Don't be stupid! More importantly, what is that?!
A Makamou.
Makamou?!
Ibuki.
Asumu.
What... what's going on?!
Hello, it's Akira.
Hibiki, Akira just called. They need backup immediately.
Alright. I've been waiting for this.
Hey, you okay?
Hibiki.
Hibiki!
I'm feeling strong today!
That's...
Dad?
Premonition of Training
It is as if you are wholly transparent
As if everything is passing through you
Is that not how it feels?
Boy! If you are going to journey...
Then you must have clear skies in your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Seek out the places that move your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Find what no one else can do!
That is your resonance!
Men become strong by surpassing their fathers.
If thinking confuses you, then you just have to act.
Someday, you will be mine.
Is it okay if I go see Dad?
Volume Thirty­One
Surpassing Father
Volume Thirty-One: Surpassing Father.