After seeing Mitsuzane fighting as Ryugen,
Kouta comes to accept the power he has been granted.
Just as he resolves to fight for his own desires,
the fourth and fifth Armored Riders appear before him.
I am Armored Rider Kurokage!
What? We're naming ourselves?
And he's Gridon.
Wh...what? NO!
What?
Oh, come on…
- Gridon? Is he kidding? - He's an acorn?
That's... pretty terrible.
Yeah, kinda.
Why do you get to name me Gridon?
Dude, just go with it.
No way!
Hmph.
Time for a fresh start.
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
What's the meaning of this, you cur?
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Like you said, it's a fresh start for us!
Yep!
What's going on?
I don't get it.
Hey! I thought you guys were on the same team!
Well, looking at it long-term...
The best course of action would be to focus on the strongest and most dangerous guy here!
We could probably have beaten you down three on two,
but it'd be much more efficient to clean him up quick four on one.
Don't you agree, Gaimers?
How dare you!
Whoops!
Here.
Thanks!
Come on!
Yeah!
PINECONE SQUASH
ACORN SQUASH
What–?!
Time to crush your belt so you can never transform again!
Are you stupid? This is your chance to take Baron down once and for all!
Look, whatever's going on in your group, leave us out of your backstabbing schemes!
Actually, it's a perfectly sound strategy.
Yeah? So what's your plan, Mitchy?
Obviously, take advantage of an opening in the enemy's guard!
Are you okay?
Pay attention!
Whoops!
Ranged weapons are cheating!
You're one to talk!
Go get' em, Kouta! Kouta!
Go, go, Kouta!
PINECONE SQUASH
LOCK ON
1
10
STRAWBERRY CHARGE
100
1000
Ow…
Fine! I give, I give–!
Fooled you!
How's this?
Ow…
You got lucky this time, got that?
ORANGE
LOCK ON
ORANGE ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
Gonna slice you up!
How'd you like this?!
They did it!
They really did it! Awesome!
Don't you forget this!
Yeah, yeah…
You really oughta pick your friends better, you know.
Those fools were mere pawns, nothing more.
I never expected anything from them.
You really oughta loosen up, you know?
Shut up!
Strength is power used to seize what you desire by force...
It's a measure of who deserves to stand at the very top!
I don't want to hear anymore of your idealistic foolishness!
He's not gonna give up, is he?
Kouta…
Thank you.
I don't think I could have won alone…
Hey, I should be thanking you.
You helped me see a lot of things more clearly.
Thanks.
You and Mai take good care of the team.
Kouta…
Kouta! Mitchy!
Alright! Yeah!
Hello, Zawame City!
Have we got a flood of news for you today!
Looks like someone slipped a knife into Baron's back, and a wedge into their big alliance!
The new Armored Riders called themselves Kurokage and Gridon,
and started up an open war against Baron.
But suddenly, Gaim and Ryugen turned around to back him up…
And whoa! Talk about your crazy brawls!
With all these alliances forming and breaking all over the place,
it's like we're having our own little Warring States right here in Zawame!
This did get interesting.
And I still have one last one…
Who do I give it to?
That counted as a win for us against both Raid Wild and Invitto.
And since Baron lost to them, they're bleeding points.
So, that sends us up the ranking…
Meaning Team Gaim is finally tied with Baron for first place!
Woo!
But we can't spend all our time celebrating!
Now that we're in the top class, we've gotta step up our dances!
We're gonna have to put in some intense practice!
Okay! I'm ready!
Right.
And we're going to have some tough Inves opponents too, and not just Baron.
That's where the real challenge is.
Yeah, but if that happens, you can transform and shoot 'em all down!
Kouta said he'd help if we needed an extra hand, too!
Hey, not just Kouta. I'll still be there fighting, you know.
Like this?
Transform!
I wonder how Kouta's job hunt is going...
Charmant. This must be it.
Alright!
Welcome!
Umm, excuse me. I have an interview for a part time job here?
Ah, yes. One second please.
Sure.
Boss! That kid's here about the part-time job!
I ask you, refer to me as pâtissier.
My apologies!
Oh, hi. My name's Kazuraba Kouta, I'm here about the job?
What's your birthday?
Huh?
It's, uhh… January 30th.
Ugh, Aquarius.
I simply cannot abide Aquarians.
Your response was utterly lacking in esprit!
And your fashion sense is devoid of the slightest hint of elegance.
Non, non, non. You're not needed, darling.
Wait, what?! What does my birthday have to do with anything?!
This is a cake shop, isn't it?!
That you even need ask...
Proves you lack even the slightest hint of artistic vision!
True art requires visionary artisans, sublime materials, perfection of process!
This store's policy is unfaltering and uncompromisable!
You are incapable of achieving true art. You're not man enough for that yet.
Farewell!
I'm back.
Welcome home! How'd your interview go?
It sucked. He said I'm "not needed"!
Well, I don't know if you're cut out for a cake shop...
He didn't even say a thing about cakes!
Coming!
I wonder who it is?
Hello!
Oh, come in, Mai!
Mai? What're you doing here?
Well, as you're trying to be a productive member of society again,
I thought I'd come and see how you're doing.
Here, Akira. I got us some cakes from Charmant!
Charmant?!
Oh yes!
I've always wanted to try one of their cakes!
But they must have been expensive, right?
It's okay, the whole team chipped in to get them.
I'll get us some tea, then.
Is that place really that special?
Huh? You haven't heard of it, Kouta?!
Charmant is like, far and away the best food you'll find in the whole prefecture!
Seriously?!
The manager trained as a pâtissier in France for 10 whole years, and even won the Coupe de Monde!
Coupe de…?
And he's part of Relais Desserts, right? Hardly anyone in Japan has made that grade!
Relay... what?
His name's Oren Pierre Alfonso.
He even gained French citizenship to become a better pâtissier! He's incredible!
A pâtisserie must be masters of craftsmanship!
Artisans of professional skill and passionate spirit, aiming to create beauty beyond compare!
They look delicious!
First, you steal their gaze with your decorating!
Before they even take a fork in hand, the battle for their heart is underway!
Then, you entrance their tastebuds.
The texture and flavor should entwine as a taboo passion, captivating their very soul!
Mmm, that's so good!
It's delicious!
It really is!
Wanna try some of mine? Go on!
Team Red Hot
Sorry, bro, but Red Hot's quitting your little club.
It's over.
We ain't gonna be your backup dancers any more.
You'll regret this.
We're already regrettin' going along with you and Jounouchi to begin with!
Seeya.
Team Baron
Now what, Kaito?
Our alliance is falling apart.
I was growing bored with that foolishness anyway.
I suppose... this was all the excitement it was ever going to provide.
Have you seen the rankings, though?
Gaim's leveled with us in the rankings now.
There's a bigger game at stake here than Gaim.
Invitto and Raid Wild aren't that many points behind.
Every other team would love to benefit while we war with Gaim.
Our first goal should be to clear a gap between us and third place.
If Gaim manages to keep pace with us, then good for them.
You sound like you want them to.
Maybe I do.
Take this, too. To celebrate you getting out of the alliance's shadow.
You serious?
Thanks a ton!
Sid sure knows how to bleed us dry.
He knows our belts aren't any good without Lockseeds to use in them.
Huh?
Sonomura's got one, huh.
Yet another team with a belt. Great.
It's not meant to be like this, man!
Isn't the whole point of having Sengoku Drivers so that we can beat these guys?!
Well, Hassy…
I think what we really need to do to step up our game is improve our teamwork.
I getcha…
Then... we'd better start training!
That's…
Is that you, Mitsuzane?
Did you just get back?
Um, yeah.
Come in.
We need to talk about your higher education.
Sit down.
Okay.
Excuse me.
I'm here.
Yes, we're still collecting data on it.
Do continue.
In fact, we may need more heads on it.
What's the status of the request to HQ?
A Sengoku Driver…
Why would Takatora have one of these?
I see.
I'm on my way.
Excuse me. We'll sit down and talk about your schooling later.
Okay.
You're going to work?
Yes.
I may be out all night.
Be careful.
Indeed.
How's this?
So, so dull.
These rank amateurs can't put on a good fight.
Do children these days really enjoy watching these pathetic games?
They're all fakers, the lot of them!
Amateurs play-fighting!
These imposters can never match the brilliance of a true warrior!
If they go on, society may forget the true passion required to fight!
Oh, this simply will not do!
They need to be taught the true meaning of war. Of battle!
Man, these places all need crazy qualifications…
Hey, are they really playing an Inves Game?
That's what that rough-looking guy said.
Let's go check it out?
I don't think anyone will bother us here.
So, what's our attack plan?
Well, I was thinking of a move a little like this.
Whoa!
Hey! Watch out!
That's not cool…
Step one is you taking point to psych out the enemy.
What? Hey… hey, hey, hold on!
And once we're in range…
You make a feint, and…
Whoa! Water?!
I strike with my lance!
What'd you think?
Come on! No way!
Wha…
What are you doing here? This isn't a show!
What? But we heard there's an Inves Game happening here.
What?
Yeah? Who told you that?
I invited this splendid audience here today.
So that my debut may be properly appreciated.
You're...
Who are you?
I am here to bring a breath of fresh air to your pathetic little game.
I, Oren… Pierre… Alfonso!
Huh? Pierre?
Whoa!
A Sengoku Driver!
Why do you have it?
I thought Sonomura from Red Hot got that…
All right! With this thing, we're gonna own the streets!
Yeah!
Red Hot!
Yeah!
Red–
Excuse me!
What utter amateurs.
You can't even comprehend the basics of fighting.
Get away! He's a freak!
Hey! Hey, you guys…
Fine then!
I shall not ask payment for the dolce platter.
Provided you hand over this belt of yours.
I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!
Please, please forgive me!
Thank you very much!
Are you kidding me?
Transform!
DURIAN
LOCK ON
DURIAN ARMS
MISTER DANGEROUS
Alright!
Sweet!
No way!
Behold, my pageant of death and destruction begins!
After the break, see the durian rampage!
You're not even a Beat Rider! Why are you trying to join the Inves Game?!
My, my. If it isn't the little reject from this morning.
Is there a problem?
Combat has always been a form of entertainment!
The great Caesars of Rome pit gladiators against each other in the Colosseum,
so that the gripping stimulus of it all appeased their citizens!
And now, I shall put on a show to surpass even that!
Wooo! Go get 'em!
What the heck's he talking about?
All I got was he wants a fight.
O-okay…
So let's give him one!
Hey!
Get 'em, Gridon!
Here we go!
Okay!
Next time on Kamen Rider Gaim:
There's a new Rider in town, and his name is Bravo!
I've trained harder than you could even imagine.
I'll shut his mouth for him!
WRECKING BALL, BIG BANG!
That thing's huge!
Episode 7: Wrecking Ball Watermelon, Big Bang!
A watermelon?!
Whoa! Too big! I can't do this, Mitchy!