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Love can't stop!
It's like a burning fuse,
keeping me on tenterhooks.
Being in love is...
a circus.
a circus.
Whenever I'm around you,
I always act like an idiot.
I can't be honest.
My heart's turned upside-down,
like a sad clown who hides his tears.
like a sad clown who hides his tears.
"I love you!" is just something...
My heart is racing...
Love is like show time...
walking a tightrope.
My heart is fluttering.
A girl in love is like a circus.
The Loneliness of the Yakisoba Runner.
Kabamaru-kun!
Please run faster than everyone else!
Kabamaru-kun!
What was that?!
No way...
I know I was only thinking of Shizune-sama, but what made me say something like that?
I begged Kabamaru to race in the ekiden?
But if Kabamaru-kun enters that race…
More than anyone else, I know exactly what'll happen!
What should I do?
Runner Five: Azuki.
You will start at this location.
Don’t forget to conserve your energy – it's gonna be hot out there.
Yes, sir!
Runner Six: Maruyama. You'll start here.
Say, say, say…
Who’s the guy up there acting all important?
Y-You don't even know Coach?!
Hey, Yanagi!
Are you paying attention?
Yes, sir!
Yanagi, listen up.
If you run the way you have been in training, I guarantee you'll win.
Oh dear me.
I forgot to eat any yakisoba before I came here.
The anchor runner will start here.
It’s a stretch of 15 km,
but if he can run it in under 50 minutes, we’ll cruise to victory.
Sign: Goal
The real challenge is this slope in the final two kilometers.
It's the most difficult part of the course.
But Igano, I’m sure you can…
Yanagi, what happened to Igano?
Coach, what’re you saying?
Igano has been here all along—
Kingyoku, Kingyoku, you're so dumb!
Come on over here and kiss our buns!
Kappa fart Ougyoku, shut your traps!
Watch your step or we'll bust your ***!
Checkpoint 8
Nonogusa-kun…
do you think there’s anything we can do to stop this barbaric taunting?
The Principal herself has joined in, so I don’t think there’s much we can do…
Shut up!
This year we have Kabamaru-kun on our team!
I wonder where he could have gone…
Coach, we’d better leave now or our first runner will be late out of the blocks.
Sign: Yakisoba
Hey, Pops!
How long you gonna sleep in, Pops?!
Wake up and stir me up some yakisoba, stat!
Hey!
Dammit.
What a lazy ***!
This is my chance to look all heroic.
Ah, I see him!
Kabamaru-kun!
Kabamaru-kun, what are you doing here?
We’re gonna be late!
Back off!
I haven’t had my yakisoba fix yet!
But Mikizou-san's already left and he's taken some yakisoba with him.
What did you say?!
Yakisoba…
Curse you, yakisoba!
What the hell are you doing?
If you don’t hurry, the bus… Oh no, the bus!
What? We’re going there on that thing?
Okay!
Huh? What?
Stupid Igano…
What should we do, Coach?
I guess Igano lost his nerve.
Who lost his nerve?
Oh, Igano…
Woah! Coach, everyone: Igano made it on the bus!
What?
Yo.
Igano!
How did you get in here?
You had us worried back there.
But I’m glad you made it.
Hurry! We don’t wanna be late to the starting line.
Yes, sir.
He was next to me the whole time and I didn’t even notice...
Maybe I should stop pulling those all-nighters…
A bakery!
By the way, Igano—
He… He’s vanished.
Woah! Th-There he is!
Take it easy, Yanagi.
Don't get so worked up about Igano's presence.
I guess I didn't get enough sleep after all.
Right, Igano?
What?
Kabamaru disappeared?
Yeah. I just got word.
I knew it.
That’s it.
Go check out all the eateries along the way.
He must be inside one of them.
Yes, sir.
Look around and see what you can find out.
Nonogusa, you help out too.
Okay.
With their anchor out of the picture, Kingyoku's finished for sure.
Wouldn’t you agree, Principal?
Principal?
Principal!
Principal? Prin—
You will find Kabamaru...
and do everything in your power to make sure he competes in the race.
Wouldn’t it be better if Kabamaru didn't run? Ougyoku's sure to win if he's not there.
Yet, I wish to see the mysterious Kabamaru run with my very own eyes.
Then, who'll win the ekiden?
Why, Ougyoku Academy, of course.
With you around, I don't need to force him out completely.
Yes.
If you understand, then leave at once!
Yes, ma'am!
Oh, I’m so excited!
I wonder what kind of boy Kabamaru is?
I’m so happy!
Make sure Kabamaru runs in the race…
Then, make sure Ougyoku wins.
Looks like I've got my work cut out.
Either way, it looks like it shall be an intense race.
Kabamaru! You take the path by the mines, I’ll run down by the ravine.
Can’t we run away together?
The reason we always end up getting caught is because we escape together.
If we split up, even Grandpa won't be able to track us down.
But…
Don’t worry.
It’s only until we make it to town.
We’ll meet up again there, okay?
Okay.
Good.
Hayate!
Kabamaru?
Which way did Hayate go?
You stupid, bone idle twerp!
Tell me!
No!
I won’t!
You brainless rapscallion!
Have you no respect?
You filthy little urchin!
Hayate!
Kabamaru!
If I show myself, I’ll end up getting caught too.
Please forgive me!
Tell me, you twerp!
You ungrateful simpleton!
I promise I’ll come back to save you!
I promise!
So, be patient!
I never went back to rescue him.
Roger!
They've just started the ekiden race.
Kabamaru…
Where the hell did that stupid bus go?
And what’s with this huge crowd?
Sign: The Marathon of Japan
“Marathon”?
Hey, fella, what’s a “marathon”?
It’s like a race, but it’s really long.
Is it like an ekiden?
They’re similar, I suppose.
Oh. This must be the place, then.
Did the other guys make it? I don't see them anywhere...
Ready...
And we are the first reporters on the scene.
We are coming live from the Marathon of Japan.
Will Segoe win?
Or will the Tsutsumita brothers clinch it?
They’ve come into view! Is Segoe in the lead?
He is not!
Who is this new leader?
An unfamiliar face is leading the pack!
Who in the world is this boy?
Outta my way! Outta my way!
That was kids' play.
I hope that *** Shizune saw that.
Sign: First Water Checkpoint
Hey babe, gimme some juice.
How much is it?
Here you go.
It’s free?!
Wow!
Free juice tastes even better!
Oh crap!
If I don’t win, that stupid Shizune will get his whip out on me again.
Hey, you!
You’re a pretty fast runner!
Which high school are you from?
Well?
Well?
Hey! You!
Can’t you at least acknowledge me?
Hey, kid. This is a race, not a place for idle chit-chat.
Sheesh.
What a stuffy old fart.
Yanagi, the seventh runner, has left his marks.
Roger.
Don't just say “roger,” you idiot!
What the hell happened to Kabamaru?!
Is Igano still missing?
We’ve searched high and low,
but if he doesn't turn up soon, his team will forfeit the race.
I think, rather than watching Kabamaru make a fool of himself,
forfeiting the race might be the more dignified option.
Dear God, please make sure they don't find him.
This can't happen!
For the sake of Kingyoku Academy… No, for the good of the sport itself!
We must not forfeit the race!
I’m such a fool!
Shizune-sama is genuinely worried.
And here I am, thinking only of myself.
Dear God, please bring Kabamaru back to us on time!
Thanks, thanks.
Thank you! Thank you!
You again?
Stop it!
Don’t run so close to me!
Hey!
Wh-What's your beef with me?
Just drop dead, will ya?!
Hey, kid. This is a race, not a place for idle chit-chat.
Bye bye.
Wh-What?
Here they come!
Looks like we're going to win this year as well, Principal.
Not only has Igano gone AWOL, but now Yanagi's vanished too...
There he is!
It’s Yanagi!
Yanagi?
Sign: Checkpoint 8
Coach! Where’s Igano?
We still can’t find him.
You're from Kingyoku, aren't you?
If your anchor doesn’t show up in the next thirty minutes, you'll be disqualified.
Would you like to forfeit now?
C-Certainly not!
Kabamaru-kun will definitely make it in time!
Can you be so sure? Haven't you considered that Kabamaru might have ditched you?
Friends, it appears you're in a spot of bother.
We humbly appreciate your concern, sir.
Concern? This is merely the laid back attitude of a winner.
Shizune-sama!
Thank you.
I just feel a little dizzy.
B-But...
Shizune-sama, why don’t you go and sit down at that tea shop over there?
No, I'm fine. Really.
Oh no. You mustn’t overdo it, Mejiro-kun.
Just let your dear old nana take care of you.
Unhand him!
You filthy witch!
Oh, you want a piece of me?
Let’s go, Mejiro-kun.
Yes, ma’am.
Buzz kill!
An unprecedented event is unfolding before our eyes!
It’s a new Japanese record!
We're already 30 km into the race and he's still in the lead!
There's only 10 km left...
until we reach the national stadium!
Before our very eyes, a new star is about to be born!
Oh! Saizou-sama’s grandson!
How manly!
What? What?!
Saizou-sama!
You’re so wonderful!
Isn’t he, though?
He's the spitting image, isn't he?
When did you waltz in here?
That’s my business, not yours.
Kabamaru-kun, keep it up!
Oh, you’re so beautiful!
Kabamaru-kun! Just throw yourself towards the finishing line in one giant leap!
Power on through!
That cannot happen!
To maintain the honor and prestigious name of Kingyoku Academy,
we must transport him back to our race!
Oh, yes. I forgot.
I’ll go tell everyone we've found him!
Are you okay, miss?
I’m sorry!
I’m in a hurry…
Excuse me!
She got all nervous about apologizing.
It's rare to see such an innocent creature at Kingyoku.
Even her retreating figure screams refinement.
What sophistication!
Just my type.
And our mystery boy still heads the field!
At this pace, it looks like he's going to break the world record!
He’s so fast, he’s even overtaken our news van!
It really makes one wonder:
what passion burns in this young man’s chest to inspire him to run this fast?
Dammit.
I sure am hungry.
I wonder where that guy with the yakisoba got to...
***. I was hoping for some kind of reward for being all serious.
Igano!
L-Lunch!
Igano!
I guess it didn't work after all…
Hey, he's gone!
Poke, poke.
I-Igano!
Oh, it’s you, Coach.
You’re being too noisy.
This isn’t the ekiden?!
That’s right.
You’ve screwed up big time.
You’re in the Marathon of Japan.
The Marathon of Japan?
Well, that would explain why I didn’t exactly fit in.
I was a little concerned by the slow speed of the other runners.
And that annoying Shizune didn't pop his head out to yell at me once!
And I couldn't see Okubo Mai anywhere.
No one offered me an ekiben either...
So I carried on starving.
I should’ve known something was up when that other runner was so rude to me.
Oh, I was such a sucker!
So gullible!
Igano.
That’s enough.
Just come with me.
But I was just hitting my stride!
Listen, Igano.
The Principal has ordered that you will now run as the anchor.
I would have preferred you to stay in the Marathon of Japan...
and dazzle everyone as a record breaker,
but the Principal's orders are final.
Seriously though, I don’t think we’ll make it on time.
If you’re that worried, want me to drive?
C-Coach, are you okay?
Out of respect for my female students, I’ve told everyone I’m a bachelor.
But in reality, I have a loving wife and a 15 month old son.
I had no idea.
And if Kingyoku has to forfeit the competition…
I'll lose my job and my family will be forced to wander the streets for shelter!
You think I’m gonna let that happen?
Top gear!
Go!
Oh. I had no idea this was a ninja bus.
What the...
Why, you!
Hold it!
C-Coach!
The cops are tailing us!
Coach!
Shut up!
Get off me!
Hey, you!
Oh no!
They can't haul him in now.
Pedal to the metal!
You only have five minutes left.
Principal, it looks like Kingyoku will have to show some humility from now on.
I guess you're right.
Kaba-chan…
Principal!
We just got word!
Igano's about to get here!
Grandmother!
Oh, what wonderful news!
It's the bus!
Sign: Checkpoint 8
Sorry to keep you waiting, Principal.
Good work!
Come, Igano-kun.
He’s gone!
But he was definitely there when I turned around three minutes ago.
It’s Igano-kun!
He’s running!
It’s Igano-kun!
There he is!
That was low!
Didn’t you hear me? I said I’d just pop out a few seconds to get some food!
Stop it, Igano!
I’m glad you made it.
Sh-Shizune.
Well, due to some eensy-weensy misunderstanding, I got here a little late.
Never mind that.
Just keep running until you get to the goal.
Fine, I get it.
Kabamaru!
Before that, eat this!
Yakisoba!
Woohoo!
Igano! What are you doing?
Hurry up and run!
Ougyoku is already closing in on the finishing line!
If it’ll help, why don’t you just eat this yakisoba while you’re running your fastest?!
And I don’t wanna hear another complaint from you!
Got it?!
Go!
Shizune-sama is so passionate…
Kabamaru-kun! Go for it!
Okubo Mai… Okay!
I’m gonna run!
Hey, Shizune,
I’d appreciate it if you held off complaining until I at least lose to someone.
Though, if I win, it means you won’t be able to squawk at me anymore.
Mind you, I have to admit I understand and appreciate how you feel right now.
Never mind that! Just run!
Here I go!
Keep going!
If I find you taking breaks along the way, you're dead to me!
Kabamaru, you son of a...
Mejiro-kun.
I lost myself! Oh, how embarrassing.
I've disappointed myself.
All my suffering up till this point was for nothing.
Dammit.
Shizune-sama! You’re so cool!
He has such a valiant side to his personality!
That he would go to such lengths to help Kingyoku...
Shizune-sama!
Shizune-sama!
Shizune-sama!
Aw, shucks.
You’re becoming more like Kabamaru by the day.
Vice Principal, let us follow Kabamaru-kun in the bus.
Yes, ma'am!
Watch me, Mai.
I'll win this for you.
How corny!
That’s strange.
I thought I felt a presence behind me.
Well, whatever.
Your skills have improved, Kabamaru.
The time for me to show myself has at last arrived...
Time for an accident.
Go, go, go!
Hang in there, Kabamaru-kun!
Leave them all for dust, Kabamaru-kun!
Principal!
You must maintain your dignity!
Go, Kaba-chan!
Fine, do what you want.
Go, go, go!
It’s already been decided who’s going to win.
Kabamaru-kun!
Breeze past him with your Centipede Run!
Granny, this isn't a training session.
Oh well, I guess I will anyway.
Centipede Run!
Kabamaru, banzai!
Kabamaru-kun, do the Crab Run this time!
Silly lady. Fine.
Crab Run!
Crabby, crabby, crab…
Only six more to pass.
Okay.
Time to go.
Special Technique: Yakisoba Run!
Howdy!
Pat, pat, pat.
Five more to go. Hang in there!
I don’t think it’s possible…
They’re at the final heart-breaking slope.
Even though he's a beast, I doubt he can make it up there…
Let’s go!
Warp One Run!
Go!
Wh-What kind of a boy is he?
But the Ougyoku runner hasn't been overtaken yet.
Kaba-chan!
Get him with the Yakisoba Run!
Kabamaru-kun!
Use the Yakisoba Run!
Okay!
Leave it to me, Mai!
Kabamaru…
I must not let you win.
Forgive me, Kabamaru!
My feet…
Woah!
What the hell are you doing?!
Run, dammit!
Come on!
Woohoo!
What happened?
Hey, you ***!
What’s going on?
What just happened?!
Who threw this?!
The only person who'd throw this…
It can’t be... Hayate?!
Hayate!
Hayate!
Kabamaru… just forget about me.
You shouldn’t be friends… with a man who will do anything for money.
Yo!
It’s sweet potato season!
I remember eating sweet potatoes when I used to play with Hayate.
They sure were yummy.
I wonder what Hayate’s up to now?
Next time on Igano Kabamaru:
Side Story: The Two Boys From The Ninja Village.
Come and watch!
I can't believe how deeply I'm into you.
I never imagined this would happen!
I'm sure I got you with my elbow smash...
so how did I still lose?!
The bells in my chest shamelessly...
ring out "ding, ***, ding."
Wait! Pretty boy, if you look like a bad boy,
my bittersweet heart might just fall in love...
I love you, pretty boy. It seems I've fallen for you...
My sweet love, in my defeat, let me tell you I'm...
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