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No way!

Why not? Let's go check it out.

This always works, doesn't it?

C'mon, it'll be fun. Let's go.

Pardon me.

Hello.

You're Momoyama Mako, the first-year from Kaihin Girls' Academy, right?

Do you know who I am?

You need something?

Miss, is it true you're a delinquent?

THE LEGEND OF THE RED STAR

"YAMADA-SHIROISHI WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE"

Ah, Tami, it's me.

You still can't slip away from your chores?

Yeah, it just started.

I'm so lonely...

I wanna see you soon!

Hey! Quit actin' all lovey-dovey.

Thanks for waiting!

Eguchi, it's almost time for the main event.

Not quite. The guest of honor still hasn't arrived.

Guest of honor?

Right.

The most important visitor, that is.

Yamada, you'd better make Sachiko happy.

I will.

Is that Eguchi's girlfriend?

Ah, Tsuyama?

Looks like a sweet kid.

Shige, if you don't find a partner soon, Eguchi'll beat you to it, you know?

Idiot! Keep that to yourself!

Eguchi!

Yes?

Thanks for everything today. I feel bad for getting you to arrange all this.

Not at all, I'm just glad I could do something.

She's a catch, huh?

You kissed her yet?

I-It's not like that, Yamada.

Eguchi, there are three moments of happiness that you're unaware of.

Since it's a special occasion, I'll tell you for free.

Right before you kiss,

when you kiss,

and right after you kiss.

M-Mako!

Mako!

Sorry I'm late.

Mako, long time no see.

'Sup!

Mako, sorry to make you come all the way from Tokyo.

Congratulations, Sacchy!

Thank you, Mako.

Mako, it's been a while.

Hey, second-gen. You holding up okay?

Yeah!

So you're Eggy's girlfriend, huh?

Huh? Girlfriend? That's...

You don't need to hide it.

I've heard the rumors from Shige, after all.

Well, Leader, it's about time, so if you'd head on inside now.

Please, after you.

Eggy's the leader now. We're just OBs.

Right?

So she was the one before Eguchi...

That's right. She's Momoyama Mako, the first leader of the Bombers.

Eguchi always said as much, but she really is beautiful.

Right, settle down, everyone.

We will now begin today's main event.

As proof we were all young once,

we will screen a collection of 8 mm videos from our old meetups.

Oh? You kept those things?

Way to go, Kousuke!

Well, let's look back on old times and try feeling young again.

Wow! Mako's so cool!

Kousuke, if you took any close-ups of me you'll regret it.

Hey, hey! You shouldn't have been driving on that side!

Idiot! Back then, it didn't matter which side you rode on!

L-Look, it's me! Lookin' good!

Look, i-it's me! Wasn't I handsome?!

You still looked middle-aged back then.

Hey, there I am!

Ah, excuse me.

Yo!

Hey!

What are you thinking, dancing in a ramen shop?

Don't be too hard on him, I'd feel bad for the guy.

Here you are, thanks for waiting!

Hey, I heard you talked to Momoyama Mako.

What, you trying to get to her first?

Well, you've got Sachiko, so it's fine, ain't it?

Idiot. That's a totally different thing.

So? How'd it go?

My ice-breaker was terrible. Then she smacked me and sent me flying.

Looks like the rumors were true, she's a real piece of work.

Ah, is that so?

Since we're trying to start a new team and all.

I was thinking maybe she'd join our crew, or be our poster girl or something.

All the guys around here have their eye on her.

Guess we should give up, huh?

Hey, Gramps, these noodles are hard! What's the deal?

What's with all the garlic?

And don't you think the stove's on too low?

Come on. You're as loud-mouthed as ever, Shige.

Rock 'n' roll! Rock 'n' roll!

Dammit, people really piss me off! How can they change so easily?!

People either become boring, or become delinquents.

They only care about one thing.

How people see them and how much of an impression they can make!

They start planning their words in advance, and in a few years, without fail,

they start acting like old men spoutin' shit like "I've settled down now."

When you grow up, it's all about household appliances and how much you make in a year!

Sure, some of it's important. Idiots don't get to eat.

But it's not number one!

Money, money. I'm sure those guys value it as much as their lives.

But... but I could die tomorrow, and that'd suit me fine.

I just want to burn more fiercely than I am now.

But I'm not cut out for leadership...

I'm an idiot, after all...

I want to search for something with amazing people.

By riding the motorcycles we love.

And he sticks it!

Oh, it's you, Shige. Don't surprise me like that.

'Sup!

Watch what you're doin'!

Go practice your riding in a field somewhere, punk!

How'd you settle the score if you scratched our bikes, huh?!

Oh my, this isn't good.

What's that, you punks?!

Hey!

What are Hell's Watchmen doing here?!

C-Cut it out! They're my customers!

Who the hell are you?!

You'd better quit talkin' shit!

"Hell's Legion" was formerly known as "Hell's Watchmen."

Then, during the final stages of the delinquent gang wars,

teams like this that existed not to race,

but who instead valued violence and power began to appear.

You wanna die or somethin'?!

Bring it on!

I'm Shigeoka Yoshishige!

That sort of resolve exist in a shitty team like yours?!

You piece of shit!

Don't mess with me!

You ugly, fish-lipped asshole!

Shit, he's strong!

Damn it!

Shigeoka, right? We won't forget this!

Hey! You punks giving up?!

I-It's over, Shige.

What, did you get hit in the commotion, Kousuke?

Why don't you show 'em what you've got?

You're as short-tempered as ever.

W-We had our fill of fighting and crime back when we were in middle school, right?

Weren't we creating a team so we could find something new?

This was all just in the heat of the moment.

We can't help it if bullying the weak and getting attention makes those guys happy.

Didn't you say we were gonna quit fighting and make a team focused on riding, leader?

I'm sorry, Kousuke...

Shige.

I made a poster. Mind if I put it up here?

Okay!

"Recruiting hot hearts!"

"I wanna make a team of people that wanna ride at full speed!"

"Looking to increase membership beyond our present five members."

"Doesn't matter what you ride."

"If you're interested, contact: Shigeoka of the Shounan Bombers (leader), 0466-34-2133"

Hey, girl, that's a cool fire decal!

Hey, hey! Let's talk a bit!

Wanna get something to drink?

Do the bike's vibrations make you feel good ?

At least answer us!

Hey, let's go! A successful cat-call!

Alright!

Ah! Bikers!

Mako, your elite guard reporting for duty.

Those brats weren't shit!

Cut it out, you guys.

B-But, Mako...

Quit acting like we're friends.

We could really use you.

With your mentality and skills on a motorcycle.

It was amazing how you flew down Keihin Highway #3!

Getting overtaken pissed us off.

So we rode as fast as we could, but we couldn't catch up at all.

Just as we were wondering: "What sort of guy was that?"

We saw a total babe stopping for a smoke after the toll booth.

We used to think girls couldn't ride, but you're somethin' else.

You men sure like to talk.

I don't feel like teaming up with you guys right now.

Mako!

Shigeoka?

Shige? Ah, he's famous.

He's the same age as us, but he's said to be the head-honcho of Nami High.

We're the same age? And he took over as a first year?

That's amazing.

But how lame is it to post flyers for your new team?

I-I mean... what a ground-breaking idea.

Shigeoka...

I know him. He talked to me on the train that day...

"Shigeoka."

Wait up, Mako!

Mako! Why don't you want to join us?!

That's because...

You guys are full throttle, from top-dead-center to bottom-dead-center,

but your combustion chamber, your heart, isn't hot at all!

This guy might be the same as me!

I was surprised that you ride, too.

It's a shame you came all this way.

Come on, Shige! What a waste!

You asked her to join in the first place!

I changed my mind.

I don't intend to make you our leader.

Then let's race. The winner gets control of the team.

You tryin' to challenge me?!

You're just a woman!

H-Hey, Shige!

That's not the problem here!

Going and smackin' a man like it's nothing!

And what's with that unladylike attitude?!

I don't care how 'delinquent' you are, it's not cute at all!

Just because you're a little... no, kinda cute.

Don't get cocky about it!

You're ugly on the inside.

Why don't you go make a women's team? Then you could be the leader of your lot!

Shigeoka, don't you think that's going too far?

Hey, Shige!

Go ahead and cry, girl.

Shige, I never thought you'd hit a woman! You bastard!

As your friend, I can't—

Let's race.

Fine by me.

Let's go!

Ah, Shige!

M-Mako!

After them! After them!

Geez, what's that idiot thinking?

Seriously?!

That girl in a sailor uniform can ride like this?!

And... and...

She's crazy fast...

Damn it!

Huh, Shigeoka is pretty fast, himself.

Of course he is! He's crazy, after all!

We... we rode for a pretty long time, so I'm chilled to the bone.

You're fast, Momoyama.

I suddenly transform, you know?

Sure, part of it is my love for it, but...

I know it's not ladylike, but as soon as I get on I think, "Faster, faster!"

I see...

I love motorcycles, too, so I'm shocked...

I didn't even get ahead of you once.

I'm strong. That's why if I'm in a fight or whatever,

I lose the ability to approach it from a perspective other than "I'm the best."

Don't you think you've got too much on your shoulders?

Maybe you're right. If I let up a bit, maybe I'd be able to take corners more smoothly.

Well, there's that, too.

Say.

I've been searching for someone like you, Shige.

As an ally.

An ally?

That was great!

Hey, look at that!

A deep-red star.

I wonder what it is? What's that star called?

Don't you feel like red is a hotter, wilder color than blue or yellow?

I want to try and shine like that.

You should get a move on with that, women don't stay young for long.

Well, nice to meet you again. We'll join your team.

Yeah, feeling's mutual.

Nice to meet you!

Yeah!

Nice to meet you!

Oh, by the way, everyone.

Incidentally, my old man is on the 803rd Traffic Riot Police Squad.

Nice to meet you all!

Hey, hey, you buncha punks! Get back here!

I'll beat you all to a pulp!

Kaihin Girls' Academy, first-year, Momoyama Mako.

Nami High, first-year, Shigeoka Yoshishige.

In the twilight sky above the roads of Shounan, they found a red star.

These two, along with their friends, would make their name echo throughout the region.

The curtain rises on this legend of Shounan.

It's gotta be a star! A deep-red one!

And then we'll put the team name on, you know?

Wait a second, Shige! That's not a star!

That's a konpeito.

Shige, I knew your handwriting sucked, but you suck at drawing, too.

How's this?

Looks like a billboard for a cabaret.

Then what about this?

That's like a flier for a blowout sale.

Then what about this?!

Shige, are you really thinking about this?

Then you guys think of something!

This concerns the whole team, not just me!

Don't make me do all the work!

Kousuke, you're second-in-command, aren't you?!

You make something!

Yamada, you too!

No, you see, we're not in school anymore, so our minds aren't as sharp.

It was your choice to drop out and start working at 16.

Now, now. Anyway, we'll leave it up to you.

Then you're fine with this being our flag design, right?

We'll be flying this at every meeting, alright?

Anything but that, so let's think of something.

Yeah.

Ah, welcome!

Pardon the intrusion.

We're all out of tea...

Ah, don't mind us.

We were just leaving, anyhow.

Ah, excuse me.

Yamada, how're things?

So-so, I guess.

My parents say they won't complain so long as I'm working.

Sachiko's, on the other hand...

Sachiko is two years older, right?

If she's 18, she should be able to marry whoever she wants.

Idiot. That's not how things work.

They're in no rush to agree to have their daughter taken away from them.

Well, we'll have the ceremony once they see we're serious about each other.

That way, everyone'll be happy for us.

Hey, look. This guy's serious. Just look at his face.

I'll try not to cause any trouble for the team.

The team's not weak enough to be caused trouble by you.

Well, since you're the only one that didn't make a pass at Mako, I hope things work out.

Idiot! Mako doesn't count!

Don't be so cold. We've known each other since middle school!

The Shounan Bombers won't tolerate foolin' around!

Later.

Yeah.

Shige!

Oh, Ono!

What, you done with school already?

I ditched, same as you.

By the way, where are you guys goin'?

I think Mako and Oohashi are checking the route for our first meetup about now.

Thought we'd check it out.

Well, guess I'll come too.

You sneaky rat!

You're just looking for an excuse to see Mako, aren't you?

Y-You're one to talk! I'm sure that's your angle, too!

Huh? What's that on your back?

Pretty nice, huh?

My team has been converted into the Bombers' elite guard!

So I made a slight adjustment to the jackets we've been using until now.

The Darkness of Hama were starting to become pretty famous despite their small numbers.

If it were me, I wouldn't have thrown away my fame like that.

And after all I did to get you promoted to the head of the elite squad!

What's with you, punk?

Idiot! I earned that!

You might've been the head of the Darkness of Hama,

but you couldn't handle the responsibilities of our elite guard!

In that case, how about a race before our meetup?

Yeah! They don't call me the Lightning of Hama for nothing!

H-Hey, that's Shigeoka from Nami High.

This ain't good. And that's Oohashi from Sonotonari High at the counter.

Both are head honchos. This won't be pretty.

Yo.

'Sup, Oohashi. Where's Mako?

Not here.

Huh? Where'd she go?

Who knows.

She was just here, wasn't she?

I smell her perfume.

No doubt about it, this is Mako's smell.

Did she say where she was going?

Didn't say.

Oohashi, you were having tea with Mako, weren't you?

What were you talking about?

Just small talk.

A man of few words, aren't we?

Is it fun to live your life like that?

That's gotta be boring, right, Oohashi?

Why'd we let a guy like this in?

What on earth is going on?

Not a clue...

Oohashi Kazuki, of Sonotonari High.

This guy's crazy strong.

Until last year, this guy was called the Blue Demon of the Kuroshio-middle.

Ono Gunji from Yokohama.

This guy used to run a team called the Darkness in his hometown.

Their numbers were small, but as a team they had real determination.

Yamada Kazuo from Sunaoka Middle School.

This guy's real bad news, he dropped out of Namigashira Technical School.

Next, an ally of Yamada's...

Idiot! It's upside-down!

This fine man is Shigeoka Yoshishige, said to be the head honcho at Nami High.

He's my underclassman.

Idiot! If he's your underclassman, don't go talking about him like that!

They're said to be the Big Four of the Shounan Bombers.

Their first meetup is supposed to be tomorrow night.

This could turn out pretty bad for us.

You stupid bastard! Whaddaya mean, Big Four?!

It's a disgrace to Hell's Watchmen for you to be scared of a baby team like that!

I just told you, didn't I?!

This new Shounan Bombers team they're making is full of crazy strong people!

Wh-What does this mean?

A team with just those four would be enough to make the whole area tremble.

It means whoever pulled them together must be even stronger.

Shigeoka and Yamada's connections will get them Iwamuro from Namigashira Technical.

Through Ono's friends, they'll have Tanaka and Kazama from Kiriyama Technical.

Kagami and Odaka from Minami Kaigan...

Amazing, huh? They're all the guys that refused our invitations.

We don't stand a chance...

m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 Wutchu scared for?! Eh?!

Why is Oohashi hanging around with the likes of Shigeoka in the first place?

I heard Oohashi lost to him one-on-one, and that Shigeoka is inhumanly strong.

That Oohashi lost to him?

What's more, rumors say that his members are so loyal they've joined the team with him.

So the leader is Shigeoka, then?

No, all of the rumors say their leader is a woman.

A woman?

The Shounan Bombers are shaping up to be an absurd team.

Before they're fully established...

"Yamada Kazuo"

Ah, Mako!

Evening.

What happened to your face?

My dad hit me.

He's on the traffic control force, y'know?

Though, you probably knew that.

As far as my old man's concerned, anyone that makes a motorcycle team is a gangster.

Hopefully it doesn't scar.

Well, come inside. Can I get you something?

Yeah, I was thinking you could help with some sewing.

Oh, Kazzy not here?

No, he's still at work.

What do you need help sewing?

Our flag.

We can't have our meetup without our mark, can we?

Now that you mention it, when Kazzy came home for lunch,

they were arguing about this.

Oh, no!

Everything they draw ends up looking like a cabaret sign.

Did you draw this, Mako?

Yeah. Nice and simple.

Shounan Bombers?

A team that rides with the explosive force of a deep red star.

Because if you wanna fully enjoy the moment, you gotta be explosive!

Yeah.

Kazzy has been more cheerful lately.

Huh? Isn't he always cracking jokes?

Nope, I've known him since middle school, and he was always gloomy.

Some of it was Shige's fault too. The three of them did nothing but fight with Kousuke.

It was terrible whenever he was with those two.

It was always one thing after another.

It's fine, ain't it? The stronger the personality, the better.

The time we spend together is pretty short, y'know?

Ouch.

How much fun can we have before we're torn apart and have to get real jobs?

That's what the Shounan Bombers are all about.

Yeah.

Oh, by the way!

How many times do you do "it" a day?

H-How many times?

Oh, come on! You know what I mean!

What are you saying, Mako?!

I-I guess at the most, two times or so?

Huh? Only two?

Kisses, I mean.

Dammit!

I'm sorry...

Don't worry about it. It's not your fault.

But still, why would someone take our flag?

Guess we aren't particularly welcome here.

You've gotta be kidding me!

Dammit! Mako put a lot of work into that flag!

I don't know what little punk pulled this off, but I'm not lettin' it slide.

Shige!

Fights are absolutely forbidden. That's an order from your leader.

But—

Already looking to argue?! This isn't a joke!

If you won't listen to me, then I'm stepping down.

U-Understood.

But what's gonna happen to our meetup?

We don't really need the flag to do it, do we?

Nothing's changed in our plans for our first day as a team.

Right, Ono?

No, ma'am!

Alright. It's about time for the Shounan Bombers to commence their very first meetup!

The Crown Butterflies, Sanpooru, Picoletto.

I didn't think you'd be too happy about this.

Who do you think you are?

Let's get them, Mako!

No!

Hey! What are you guys meeting up for?

Shounan doesn't need another cocky team like you.

What'd you say, punk?!

Cut it out! This is our team's first ever meetup, isn't it?

We want to get a good start for our ride, don't we? No fighting!

I guess this is the end of Nami High's Shigeoka, huh?!

He's getting bossed around by a woman!

Ya idiot. It feels great gettin' bossed around by a woman.

You're just jealous, aren't you?

Chief, let's put them in their place.

We've gotta deal with this now, or it'll get out of hand later.

Hell's Watchmen are here!

It's Kugizaki!

Wh-What a presence!

Shige! Don't do it!

Who gave you permission to gather in Shounan like this?!

We're a team that focuses on riding.

We don't need to tell you shit!

What?!

Don't make me laugh.

How can you call yourselves a team without a flag?

What?!

So it was you guys after all?! You bastards!

Don't go thinkin' lightly of us!

Just keep your mouths shut!

You want your flag back, but I won't give it to you so easily.

You can have it back if you get down on your knees and beg me to join Hell's Watchmen.

Who do you think you're talking to?

Mr. Buddha?

What?!

Shige!

Don't worry, Mako, I'm not fighting him.

You guys, don't get involved either!

Hey! Are you mocking Kugizaki of Hell's Watchmen?!

You punk!

That hurt, Mr. Buddha.

The name's Kugizaki!

Shige! Don't get involved with him!

Hey, Kugizaki... give us our flag back.

It's real important to us.

Like I said, get down on your knees and I'll give it back!

You rotten son of a...!

Don't!

Shige is holding back, too!

No can do.

So come on, give the flag back...

Shut up!

Shige! Shige! Shige!

Shige! Shige! Shige!

Shige! Shige! Shige!

Chief, just hand it over, will ya?

Why, you! How many times do I have to say it?!

Damn it!

Give it back... I'm begging you, just give it back.

I see. Then, I'll let you have it.

Bring the flag!

This flag was so important to you?

This is what I think of your riding-focused team!

There, I gave it back.

Wait!

Don't give me that shit, you bastard!

No! Don't fight them!

We're the Bombers!

No! Stop it, please!

Oohashi, you're always cool-headed, right?

Stop them!

Why, you little!

Oohashi!

Take 'em down!

Picoletto, let's go!

Sanpooru, too!

So you two took our flag!

Why you!

Stop it, you guys!

What about our first memories as a team?! You idiots!

Huh? The first meetup turned into a fight.

Hey! Elite guard, sure took your time!

We're sorry!

We'll fight right away!

Aww right!

Don't get cocky, Ono! I'm the head of the elite guard!

Idiots... idiots... idiots...

Mako, let's start our very first meetup.

What are we supposed to do after all that?!

Our memories are already ruined!

It'd be boring if we managed to start without incident!

Mako, give the order!

Hey, Mako's all frazzled and crying.

She's crying for joy because the team unity is so good, right?

Huh?

The Moon's out.

It's a nice night, isn't it?

Snow and a full moon, huh?

It's a crazy night!

Alright! Let's roll, Shounan Bombers!

Let's give it our all!

Let's go!

"The end"

They've all lost it...

I guess the movie overstimulated them, huh?

Good grief...

Don't make Sacchy cry!

And no foolin' around!

Sacchy, come back home if you get in a fight!

Well then, Mako. We're off.

Take care, okay?

Eguchi! The escort, if you please!

Gotcha!

Let's go, Bombers!

Harasawa, raise the flag!

It's not here!

We've lost the flag!

You did what?!

You did what?!

It was left at the entrance to the party venue.

I brought it here!

You stupid numbskull!

How could you do such a thing during the beautification drive?!

Nobody's gonna praise you for that!

M-My apologies! I'll return it right away!

Wait!

You brought it all the way here, be a shame to take it back so soon.

Listen up, you lot!

Back in the day, when I got our flag back from Hell's Watchmen, I didn't fight one bit!

We're a race team, not a fight club. Got that?

We'll be fine, Shige. We won't do any fighting. Right guys?

Right!

Let's go, Bombers!

U-Um... Mako?

What is it?

It's wonderful how the old Bombers' members didn't get into any fights, isn't it?

Huh? Yeah...

Our leader was cut from a different fabric than that battle-hardy Eguchi of yours.

Well... I'm sure Eguchi will bring the flag back without getting in a fight.

You've got a big mouth, Shige.

I might be speaking out of place here, but...

Take good care of Eggy for me, okay?

He's head-over-heels for you, you know?

You guys!

What is it this time, you started working at a host club or something?

Today's a special occasion, so I won't fight you today.

So just hand over the flag.

Indeed, we are taking care of your flag at the moment.

But it wasn't taken on my orders. Remember that well.

Yeah.

What's with you?! You gonna give it or not?!

Fat chance, dumbass!

If you want it back, then apologize for all the times you've wronged me!

What?!

You sure talk a lot of shit for someone who can't keep his team under control!

Shut up! Your team is puny!

It wasn't supposed to turn out this way!

But this is the perfect opportunity to settle our score!

Quit talkin' shit!

Look who's talkin', shit-for-brains!

What was that, you bastard?!

You guys! Crush the Bombers!

Eguchi! Get your hands off them!

Eguchi!

Weren't we supposed to stay outta fights?!

Idiot! This ain't fighting!

It's exercise!

Ah, I see!

Shige, your eyes still look the same after all this time.

Is that so? I can't tell, since they're mine.

Hey, take off your sunglasses?

Yep, still looking good!

Eguchi, you fought, didn't you?

Fight? I didn't do anything like that.

Liar. It's written all over your face.

I just did a little light exercise. That's all.

Hey, take off your sunglasses.

Do you know about the three moments of happiness?

Yeah, I do.

Someone told me them for free.

When you're sleeping, when you're eating, and when you're taking a dump.

Go get 'em, young'un!

Ah, Tsuyama!

It has always been the two of us, together in the wind,

but the time to part has come.

I'd rather be by your side than feel this heartache.

I want to hold on to the days we've spent together.

I look over my shoulder and see lights behind us.

It's like looking off to the distant horizon.

I just want to be held in your arms.

Please, let this last forever.

Woo, I was born to love.

I never want to take my eyes off you again.

Time passes us by as if in a dream.

As we all grow into ourselves.

My tears aren't beautiful.

I'd do anything not to lose you.

I hope to finally reach the sea one day.

All so these tears of mine might disappear.

It has always been the two of us, together in the wind,

but the time to part has come.

I'd rather be by your side than feel this heartache.

I want to hold on to the days we've spent together.

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