I'm thinking of changing my hairstyle.
Huh? Seriously?
You know Hige will beat the shit out of you.
It's such a pain to do my hair every morning.
Yeah, that's true.
Hige kicks me all the time. I can't stand him.
Hey!
What?
It's you!
Aren't you Kenji from Chiku High?!
You wanna go?!
Guys, we're fucked.
No we're not. He hasn't even moved.
I heard that Chiku High's Kenji is a master of the Spaghetti Fist.
The Spaghetti Fist? Never heard of it.
I don't know the details,
but I heard it's the strongest style on Earth.
The strongest? Fuck off, that's bullshit.
But Kenji did mess our guys up last week.
We don't know if it was him.
It's the Spaghetti Fist! Run!
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Hey Kenji.
Hey.
Hitoshi
Boxing
Boy!!
Boxing Boy Hitoshi!
Oh yeah, Kenji,
Marutake High wants to fight us. Should we beat them up?
Sure. When?
Whenever.
Round one.
Okay, how about now?
Fight!
Hey there, Three Musketeers.
Where are you off to?
Hey Aya.
We're off to Marutake High to fight with Oba.
You're raiding Marutake with just the three of you?
I could go solo, but it's more fun to do it together.
What confidence.
Not that I doubt you.
I'll tell you about it tomorrow.
See you then.
Say Ota, where is Marutake?
Huh? I don't know.
Asakura?
No idea.
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Let's ask in here.
Hey Aya.
How'd it go?
How'd what go?
Marutake High.
We couldn't find it, so we didn't go.
You didn't know where it was?
Marutake is quite notorious around here.
Really? I didn't know.
I can tell you where it is so you can go today.
I guess so.
Kenji, how about today?
Sorry, wasn't listening.
I was asking if you wanna raid Marutake today.
Oh, okay.
Can't be bothered.
Not today, then.
No? What a bore!
Later.
Yeah.
See you tomorrow.
Thief!
Someone stop him!
Hey bro, hold this for me!
You bastard!
Over here, Officer.
Be a good lad, now.
Ouch!
So, you caught him?
That's right.
Okay.
You're twisting my arm!
Quit it!
No need to be so rough!
Could you come with us?
Me too?
Yep.
We'll need your statement.
I just chased him down and caught him.
Please accompany us to the station.
I can't. I have a gig.
Oh really, where at? You sing?
No, I play the bass.
Wow, that's great.
I'm sorry, but you do need to come. It won't take long.
I really don't have time for this.
Just say this old lady got him.
Who are you calling an old lady?
Mischievous Mr. Squeeze!
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Mischievous
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Mischievous
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Hello, I'm Mr. Squeeze!
I love to squeeze!
Yay! Let's go squeeze someone!
Hey, let me squeeze you!
Stop it!
Why not? Just one little squeeze!
Come on!
Stop it!
Just a little bit. Come on!
Stop! I'll call the police!
You mustn't.
When police squeeze,
they do it really hard, silly.
You need a proper squeezing, you goose.
Hello! Police?
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Ota, Asakura...
What's up, Kenji?
Let's start a band.
Are you serious?
Of course.
But I can't play.
Same here.
That's the point.
What is?
Just follow me.
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Oh yeah, it's all in here.
I guess a band needs a guitar, a bass, and drums.
Here's a guitar and a bass.
I have that at home.
Which one?
The red one.
Then we'll just take the bass.
How about drums?
Grab whatever you can carry.
Where should I put this?
Wherever.
Wait...
This is a bass, Kenji.
What's a bass, anyway?
A bass plays low notes.
Low notes?
Whatever, let's just do it.
Where does this go?
Probably the hole on the right.
The right?
Oh, got it.
Did you hear that?
Yeah, low notes.
Man, that's awesome!
All right, let's do it.
Yeah!
Ready! Go!
Whatever that was felt so good.
For sure.
Yeah.
All right! Let's keep going.
Yeah!
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Hey boss,
Matsui and the others want to leave the gang. Should I set them straight?
Don't be rash.
Why would they want to do that all of a sudden?
It seems that being beaten by Chiku High's Kenji has broken their spirit.
Not Kenji again...
Someone stopped coming to school last week.
That was also because of Kenji, right?
Yes, after being chased by Kenji on a bicycle, he broke down and quit.
Kenji is screwing with us.
We need to beat him to teach him a lesson.
Let's call him out and beat the shit out of him!
Aya's also from Chiku High, right?
Shall I ask Aya to give him a message?
No,
I'll talk to her myself.
Kenji,
are we gonna practice after school?
Of course.
I've been wondering...
What's that thing at the head of a bass guitar?
Yeah, I was wondering about that, too.
If you turn one of those knobs...
it can make the sound go "boing!", maybe.
Oh, I get it.
Hey!
Three Musketeers.
What is it, Aya?
We're having a serious discussion.
Plotting as usual, huh?
Marutake's Oba wants a one-on-one with you.
Go fight him.
We're crazy about music now. I have no time for that idiot.
Music?
I heard a strange sound coming from your house yesterday.
Was that your music?
Yes, I must study the "boing!" technique.
What's a "boing!" technique?
It's top secret.
Let's go.
Yeah.
Oh, from now on, you will address us as musicians.
Musicians?
Yes, with admiration.
Fine, but you've got to play for me first.
Okay, we're ready.
Go ahead.
Ready, go.
That's it.
How was it, Aya?
It's nice and manly. I like it.
Really?!
Are there no vocals?
No.
What's your band name?
I forgot about that.
Guys.
Decide on a band name.
A band name...
We hadn't picked one yet.
Chuck...
Maybe not.
"Kobujutsu"?
That's it.
Just like that?
How can you be so carefree?
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Asakura, what is Kobujutsu?
I don't really know. It's a form of martial arts that my Uncle's into.
Kobujutsu...
I swear I've heard that somewhere before.
Anyway, good luck, Kobujutsu.
Good luck with what?
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What's the time?
It's 18:52.
I see.
Looks like Kenji chickened out.
Well, boss?
Let's find him and cut him up real good.
Don't be rash.
It'd be a shame to half-ass it.
Let's wait for the right moment.
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Wow, so many part-timers today.
One, two, three...
Stop counting us, asshole!
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Don't fuck with us!
You'd best get lost if you want to keep those glasses.
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Is that you, Oba?
Matsutake?!
It is you! Here for a shift at the fish factory?
Ah, Matsutake.
Evening, boss.
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Despite the hairstyle, he's rather dependable.
I see, they're your juniors.
All right guys, all aboard!
Did you see that on TV last night?!
I did. Totally awesome!
Kenji! Ota!
What's up?
There's a band called Kobijutsu here.
Really?
Kobijutsu?!
What should we do?
Nothing.
Nothing?
I'll get them to change their band name.
Before you do that, I'd like to hear their music.
Let's go.
Kobijutsu, Kobijutsu.
Hey, Kobijutsu.
That's Kenji and his gang.
What's that?
Maybe a new business?
Kobijitsu.
Those three are dangerous. We'd better be careful.
Kobijitsu.
It can't be anything good.
Nothing good for sure.
Not here, let's move on.
I'm hungry. Let's go to the cafeteria first.
It's 11:30. It won't be open yet.
Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Morita!
Roll, roll roll...
Ouch...
Big trouble, Morita!
A delinquent trio in Class B is looking for Kobijutsu!
No! Are you sure?
Now now, take a deep breath.
Run! That's the only way to survive!
Everyone, this will be our final performance as Kobijutsu.
Oh God, Morita, how many fingers do I get to keep?
None, I expect.
Kobijutsu.
Oh, the door's locked.
Is Kobijutsu here?
I think we found Kobijutsu.
Here Asakura, take this.
Hello.
What can I do for you?
Nice to meet you!
We're Kobujutsu.
U-Uh, how do you do? We're Kobijutsu.
What can we do for you?
We'd like to hear you perform.
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Please enjoy.
Go ahead.
One, two, one, two, three, four.
Your silhouette framed a sight to behold
Collecting glistening shells by the shoreline
The rhythm that your supple legs strode to
Met the melody of my beating heart
Riding the local train bound for your hometown
I watched the sun set over a scene fit for television
After many a sleepless night
A pale light within the darkness
Riding the southern breeze bound for your star
I watched the aurora over a scene fit for television
Following a path I can never turn back on
A pale light shines through within the darkness
Um, it's something like this. Did you like it?
Wonderful.
Th-Thank you!
Now it's our turn, as Kobujutsu.
Enjoy.
Go ahead.
Let's do it.
Yeah.
Ready! Go!
Something like this.
That was amazing!
Really?
I felt the primitive impulse of rock music!
Whoa.
I know! How about you play with us in the rock festival this August?
Sure, let's do it.
Wow, great!
Is it like a fair?
Yes! It's small scale, but it was the first rock festival in Japan.
Okay, great.
Thank you!
It's getting serious all right.
Yeah.
A gig at a festival? Wow!
Guess so.
Maybe you should find a singer.
A singer?
I agree.
See?
I'm not singing.
Neither am I.
Me neither.
Aya...
What?
You sing!
What? Why me?
It's your band!
You brought it up.
You'll do great, Aya.
Hey!
I agree.
It's decided.
No it's not!
You can't sing?
Not super well, or anything...
Aya, let's go to the mall.
Sorry, I've got some stuff to do.
Okay.
Maybe next time. Bye.
I'm home.
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Here, the rock festival program.
Hiroyuki Ohashi Band
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Kobijutsu
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Whoa, that's us.
Where?
The 5th one.
Wow.
Shit, I'm getting really nervous.
Same here.
I suggest you record and listen back to your playing.
It helps with reviewing your performance.
I see.
All right!
Are we ready?
Yeah.
Yep.
Let's do it.
Boom.
Actually...
I think it's amazing.
I agree. We'll do fine on the stage.
Nothing to worry about.
I can't wait to play.
We should try that thing we saw on TV.
Ota, Asakura.
What's up, Kenji?
I'm bored with the band.
Kenji has lost interest?
He's always like this.
Did he lose confidence after listening to the tape?
No, the tape was perfect.
I'll figure something out.
I see. I'm slightly—
no, quite worried.
Anyway, here's the flyers for the festival.
Hand them out wherever you can.
Okay.
Let me know when you run out.
Leave it to us.
Do you want an ashtray?
No, I don't smoke.
You really love music, huh Morita.
Music's all I've got.
Without music, I'm nobody.
Despite how I look, I'm terrible at studying.
Guess we're similar, in a way.
I'll lend you some CDs!
Take as many as you like!
I wouldn't know what to borrow.
It's a lot of CDs. How many are there?
I lost count, but maybe around 30,000?
30,000?!
Wow! That's crazy.
How about this one?
Whoa!
Look at that face!
Kenji's lost interest?
As per usual.
You're just gonna let him quit?
He's the one who started the band.
He's so selfish!
Nothing we can do to change his mind.
He had a pet crocodile once,
but got bored of it and released it into the river.
I'll go talk with Kenji.
Good luck.
What up, Aya?
Is it true that you quit the band?
None of your business.
Such a let-down.
I guess you're actually just an idiot.
Ota.
Hey Asakura. Was Kenji home?
Nope.
I guess it's just the two of us.
Guess so.
Oh, I forgot the stool.
Should we go find one?
I'll do it standing up.
Okay, let's start.
Yeah.
Ready, go!
Your silhouette framed a sight to behold
Come to the festival.
Please come to the festival.
Collecting glistening shells by the shoreline
Please come to the festival.
Please come to the fe—
Please come to the festival.
The rhythm that your supple legs strode to
Please come to the festival.
Please...
Met the melody of my beating heart
Please come to the... festival.
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Please come to the festival.
Thank you very much.
Please come to the festival.
Thank you very much.
Please come to the festival.
Please come t—
Morita?!
Wanna go together, Aya?
Sorry, I'm in a hurry, maybe next time.
Again?
I was waiting for you, you know.
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Yeah, should be.
Let's go to the manga cafe.
Okay.
Tomorrow's the big day.
Sure is.
Think Kenji'll come?
Yeah, he will.
I noticed when he was on the floor
he was moving his ass to the rhythm.
I'm glad we started a band.
Me too.
Hear that?
Where's it coming from?
Sounds like it's from the sea.
From Chonmage Island.
Oh yeah.
Oh, it stopped.
Boss! Terrible news!
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Look! Kenji is playing at the rock festival today!
Is he now?
That piece of shit has ignored me for far too long.
This time...
I'll beat the shit out of him.
Welcome, everyone!
Let's get the Sakamoto Town Rock Festival started!
What a big crowd.
Yeah.
I'm getting nervous.
Me too.
Hey!
How're you two doing?
Aya!
Stop, you're creeping me out!
Kenji's not here yet.
Don't worry, he'll be here.
Hey, Kenji!
Stop! I'm talking to you, Kenji!
Kenji, stop!
Oh, it's that idiot Oba.
Shut up, moron!
Shitty Oba.
You fucker!
Don't be rash.
Kenji...
If you wanna be in the gig, you gotta choose.
You either get beaten up by me,
or you destroy your...
Wait! I wasn't finished!
Hey! Chill out, Kenji!
A recorder?
So fast!
Get me that recorder!
Get back here, you asshole!
Stop!
Kenji, stop!
Stop running, coward!
Kenji!
Stop...
Love, that's love
That's love.
Love, that's love
Love
Groovy, man.
All right!
That was Public Shibata.
Next up is Kobijutsu.
Kenji's not coming, is he?
Huh?
Is that you, Morita?
Yep. I'm on now!
We're Kobijutsu.
Your silhouette framed a sight to behold
Been hitting the tables hard all night, mind on you
Your profile framed a sight to behold
Flat broke in the morning, bound for your hometown
Up all night, hopping bars, sleep all day
Up all night, hopping bars
Woohoo!
Up all night, hopping bars, sleep all day
Up all night, hopping bars
Woohoo!
It's all right.
Don't stop!
Hey, what's wrong?
He stopped moving.
You're stopping?
You can do it!
What? That's it?
Wait, really?
They're gonna end it there?
That was Kobijutsu.
Thank you very much.
Morita...
I'm sorry...
What a terrible thing to do before the debut of Kobujutsu.
No way! That was so cool!
Thank you.
I wish you two the best of luck.
Thanks...
Guess we'll have to play without Kenji till he gets here.
Looks like it.
Can I run away?
I want to, but I can't move.
Next up is Oshiripenpenz.
Let's toss out these morals. All right, done
Now let's stop being adults. All right, done
Let's take off the brakes. All right, done
Probably time to stick my butt out. All right, done
I wanna explode, break it all. There's my feelings flowing
Goodbye old me, gonna take flight from this world
Humans don't actually need anything
I think somebody said something like—
Where is that moron?
Next up is Kobujutsu.
Kobujutsu, calling Kobujutsu to the stage.
There you are. You're up.
Let's go.
Yeah.
Calling Kobujutsu. You're wanted on stage.
Kenji, you idiot!
Are you ready?
Yeah.
Let's do it.
Yeah.
Ready! Go!
A recorder?
That's the first piece.
We thought you'd never come.
That shithead.
Get him off the stage!
Wait, don't be rash.
Wait until the audience gets into it.
It'll disappoint the crowd,
and Kenji's band will be ruined.
Ota, Asakura, are you ready?
Ready.
Yeah.
All right.
Here we go!
Yeah!
Ready...
Go!
Hey.
You're a really good singer.
I know.
How's the band going?
We broke up.
What?! Broke up?
Yeah.
Aya?
What?
Are you still seeing Marutake's Oba?
Oba and I just went to the same middle school.
Aya.
Will you...
go to Disneyland with me?
Creep.
Whoa.
Hey Asakura.
Hey.
Wanna hit up the manga cafe?
Sure.
Skipping, huh? Something good happen?
Not really.
What was that?
Who knows.
Hey, when should we ask about the band reunion?
I bet he'll agree if we ask today.
Really?
Ota, Asakura!
Hey Morita!
Ah, my bad side is showing again
Ah, I feel like I've been waiting forever for this
Ugh, my chest just took a hit, spraying blood everywhere
Tonight, all songs belong to me
Shala lalalala, no stars are, shala lalalala, as bright as
This new legend
Punk, folk, rap, and what? Don't really matter
Wow, breathtaking music
Playing out and opening the door to my future
Shala lalala, shala lalala
Cos it's the real deal, not just my silly imagination
Ah, the real me is showing again
Ah, everything looks so different
Ah, I'm gonna make it this time
Now you're gonna fall in love with me
Shala lalalala, could it be?
Shala lalalala, can we be?
Just like in the movies
Bikes, rebels, and what? Don't really matter
In our magnificent adolescence
You dazzle, smile, and say, I love you, baby
Shala lalala, shala lalala
Cos it's the real deal, not just my silly imagination
Ah, I could die now
Or maybe not just yet
What a sorry state I'm in
I think I'm gonna cry
Oh, God, please hear me out for one last dream
Shala lalala, shala lalala
Cos it's the real deal, not just my silly imagination
Shala lalala, shala lalala
Peter Ivers!