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Kairi.

It's Hokomi.

Hokomi was...

Thank you.

She's still asleep, but it was only a concussion.

She won't see any lasting effects,

but she'll remain for a couple more days to run more tests.

Thank goodness...

I was right there for her.

I'm sorry I couldn't step in sooner.

It's not your fault, Nari.

After all...

Hokomi is a professional boxer now.

Yes, a professional.

Kairi.

How's Hokko?

She's still asleep, but she'll be fine.

We scheduled a spar with a boxer who had also just become a professional,

but someone else was sent in day-of.

Turns out that opponent had a history of three matches, three K.O.'s.

What?

Their difference in experience was clear.

Pops and I tried to stop her,

but Hokomi insisted on continuing the spar.

She was K.O.-ed in her first round.

Why did they send in someone so strong?

Well...

I received a request.

They said they would pay me one million yen if I K.O.-ed Ms. Sato.

In any case, she's stable now.

I'm about to head home for the day.

What about you? Did you have work today?

Yeah.

Hokomi will be fine.

I know she'll be.

Let's check our poses...

I apologize for being late.

I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Kuzuya.

But we'll have to cancel your booking today.

Is everything all right?

Well, you see...

A tabloid journalist contacted our studio about it.

Apparently a woman claimed she was deceived by you,

and they wanted to get your side of things.

The woman in question is a model named Shino Kashiwagi.

You know her?

I was previous involved with her.

I'm sure they're only trying to harass you.

But with the Photography Awards coming up,

stay sharp, and don't fool around, got that?

Mr. Oba?

Ms. Yui!

I heard Sato was taken to a hospital.

Is she all right?

She'll need to stay for a couple more days, but she's fine.

Really?

Thank goodness...

I'm terribly sorry for causing you to worry.

I am fully responsible for this incident.

If only I had properly cautioned her...

Again, my apologies.

Ms. Yui.

Say...

Are you doing all right?

It was my responsibility

to call it quits during Hokomi's spar.

I've failed her as a trainer.

While I'm no boxing expert,

I would say you're a fine trainer, Ms. Yui.

Being able to worry and get angry for others is a talent.

I admire you for it.

You really are a nice guy, Mr. Oba.

Oh no, I wouldn't call myself that. If anything...

- I'm boring. - No, you're nice.

Very much so.

You're a bit... amusing as well.

What?

Long time no see.

Shino.

I told you, you'd get what you deserved.

Although,

I personally wouldn't have taken it this far.

But he said I shouldn't go easy on you.

Who?

Aizawa.

Your housemate.

Satoru said that?

Kairi.

It seems like I was serious about you.

So...

I'm sorry.

[I Wanna Punch that Scumbag!] [Round 9]

Ms. Sato. Ms. Sato.

Call the doctor.

She will be all right.

Thank you, Doctor.

- Isn't that great? - Yeah.

We'll run another scan on your brain and ankle, just to be safe.

- Thank you, Doctor. - Thank you.

Hokomi!

Mimi...

Are you okay?

Yup, I'm fine.

Does your ankle still hurt?

A bit. But it'll pass.

Then you can get back to boxing.

Hokomi...

You don't have to keep at it anymore, right?

You've proven yourself already.

I'll be fine.

- Give me a week, and- - Hokomi.

Aren't you scared?

What?

Because I am.

My daughter is up there, getting pummeled.

And that terrifies me.

Grandma, are you okay?

I'm fine, Mimi.

- Thank you. - Mimi, you'll be late for school.

- Let Grandma take you. - See you later.

Bye-bye.

Okay, let's get going.

I'm against it, too.

Sorry, I can't be your ally this time, Sis.

But after seeing Mom freak out

when she heard you had collapsed...

I knew I couldn't handle it.

A parent never wants to hear that something has happened to their child.

I know our mom is like that,

but she still treasures her daughters all the same.

I'm sorry I caused you two to worry.

[Satoru Aizawa]

Hey, where's Hokomi?

You didn't hear? She lost consciousness while sparring and was taken to the hospital.

No way. Is she...

She got a concussion. Leaves us with more work though.

But she's okay?

Yeah, she woke up this morning.

Martial arts sure is scary, huh?

[I'll be waiting for you at the usual shrine.] [I'll be here until you arrive.]

The number you have currently dialed is...

Thank goodness she woke up.

I just hope she isn't pushing herself.

Huh?

After receiving a counter like that head-on,

most players would be left traumatized.

Not to mention Ms. Sato is still a beginner.

I've seen plenty of boxers leave the ring from incidents like this.

- Yui. - Yeah?

Keep a careful eye on Ms. Sato, got that?

Yes, sir.

Excuse me, have you seen Aizawa by any chance?

- Satoru? - Yes.

I haven't seen him around these days.

Anyone seen him?

- Not recently, no. - I see.

Thank you.

I'm terribly sorry, but we're not open yet...

I'm sorry, Akemi.

I already told you, no more apologizing.

Apologize again,

and I'm charging you.

You know, I realized something.

This is the first time

Hokomi has proactively said she wanted to pursue something.

See, Sayami was different.

She always wanted to attend dance lessons or learn piano like her friends.

But Hokomi? She never asked for anything of the sort.

Maybe it was because our household was already cutting corners as is.

So...

When I saw my girl become so earnest about boxing,

I wanted to cheer her on.

I really did.

And yet...

I'm sorry, Nari.

I don't want her to box.

It's terrifying, isn't it?

That's the normal reaction to have.

I'm sorry.

- You apologized. Do I charge you? - Right.

I forgot.

Whether she continues or not is her choice.

But like you, I'm also a parent.

I understand how you feel.

I'll leave the decision up to you.

I'm fine.

Excuse me.

What's up, young man?

[Hanegi Boxing Gym]

Are you interested in boxing?

We got word from the World Sports Photography Awards staff.

Your work was awarded a winner for their Newcomer category.

- Congratulations, Kairi! - Congrats.

Dude, that's amazing.

Congrats. You actually did it, you mad lad.

- Thank you, sir. - Congratulations!

- Congrats! - Thanks.

Now, you'll be riding the waves of popularity.

I'm looking forward to the awards ceremony.

Thank you, sir.

Hello?

Hokko, are you doing all right?

Yes, I'm perfectly fine.

I'm practically bursting with energy.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to visit.

Don't worry about it.

I'm also sorry I couldn't make it to the shrine.

How are you injuries? Are they looking okay?

Yes.

The doctor says I'll be better after a week's rest.

That's good to hear.

Hokko.

I did it.

Huh?

I clinched the Newcomer award at the the Photography Awards.

What?

That's amazing!

Congratulations!

Thanks.

I'm happy for you.

This is great news.

Really, great news.

I'll come visit after the awards ceremony, okay?

Okay.

I'll be waiting.

See you soon.

[Missed call] [Satoru, where are you?]

I'm coming in.

Mr. Oba.

Sato, are you all right?

Yes.

I'm terribly sorry for the trouble I've caused.

I hear you also dropped by yesterday?

I was worried.

I'm fine now.

That's good to hear.

I brought some souvenirs.

Baumkuchen?

I brought some other stuff, too.

Like this fishing toy,

and apples as well.

I also got a metal puzzle.

I even bought one for myself.

- You got so much. - A little worm, too.

Look, a chicken.

I also got you a sudoku book...

- Mr. Oba. - Don't worry about work.

I've left the manual labor to Kojima,

and we can get Chief Kuramochi to work the copier.

I could never have my boss do menial labor in good conscience.

Right.

- I suppose not, huh? - Yes.

Sato, a smile is what really suits you.

Otherwise it puts me in a dour mood, too.

So, how about some apples?

Well, I...

They're the perfect cure for any sickness.

Sir, I'm not sick.

I have an appetite.

Being in the hospital is enough to feel a bit weak though, right?

These apples will cheer you up.

- Mr. Oba, I... - Oh, right.

How about we grab something to eat when you're discharged?

I'll treat you to anything.

Maybe we can even take a drive to someplace far.

I'll drive wherever you'd want, Sato.

Mr. Oba.

I cannot join you on either.

I cannot take advantage of your kindness any longer.

I've worried you time and time again.

And for that, I'm truly sorry.

But thank you.

You have saved me, more times than I can count.

In a multitude of situations, even.

And yet.

Despite it all...

I...

I cannot reciprocate your feelings for me, Mr. Oba.

I'm truly sorry.

Okay.

That's done.

I feel relieved.

I feel refreshed.

Sir...

You know...

I've been in love with you for a long time now.

Since even before you decided to get married.

I'm in love with you, and yet...

I couldn't tell you.

I didn't even try to.

But now,

I was finally able to tell you.

So, it's okay.

Sato.

Thank you.

Huh? Mr. Oba?

Ms. Yui...

Is everything all right?

I was rejected.

It was my lost. I was K.O.-ed.

Shall we go eat something delicious? My treat.

I'm down for any sort of cuisine.

Just... maybe not anything too expensive.

In that case...

Could I ask you for a favor instead?

Sure.

When you have the chance,

I would like to try punching a sandbag.

Pummeling one helps destress, doesn't it?

Yes.

It really gets the spirits up.

Next,

we would like to announce our Newcomer's Award. [Sports Photo Awards 2024 Awards Ceremony]

The winner of the Photo Awards 2024

Newcomer Category, is Mr. Kairi Kuzuya.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Talk to me.

What are you trying to pull?

I heard about it from Shino.

You're the one spreading rumors about me at shoots, aren't you?

You only have yourself to blame.

You murderer.

He was one of the only people I cared about.

And you stole him away, with your own two hands.

You killed my older brother.

I...

I am Daichi Hirayama's younger brother.

It's good.

- Hey, Satoru. - Yeah?

You doing okay?

Huh?

Like, how's school and all that?

You can tell me anything.

I'm fine.

Worry about yourself for once.

Just watch. One day I'll win big and earn big.

Looking forward to it.

I'll buy you hundreds of bread, too.

I can't eat that much.

Hup.

Come to my next match?

Of course.

My opponent's strong, but he's also a good friend.

[Daichi Hirayama vs Kairi Kuzuya]

I'm looking forward to this one.

Think you can win?

I wonder.

But I've got an advantage.

- I've got this. - That's...

Your old gift.

Throw that junk away already.

No thanks.

This is my lucky bracelet- Hey! Get off of me!

That's why...

I thought I'd harm the person you cared about, too.

Don't tell me...

You're the one who messed with Hokko's spar?

You finally noticed?

Pops? What're you doing?

I need to bring Hokomi's documents to the hospital. Where did we put it again?

[Daichi Hirayama, Old match tapes]

Our parents got a divorce,

and I was taken by our father.

My dream...

was to live with my brother and our mother.

We promised we'd move in together one day.

But...

That dream never came true.

- Down! - Big Bro!

Call a doctor!

Get a stretcher!

Hurry!

Call an ambulance!

You were left, living life without care.

Laughing away.

How could I let you just do that?

Remember this, for the rest for your life.

Stay hurting forever.

Never forget what you've done.

Suffer, until your clock runs dry.

Mr. Asakura.

- Hello? Yes, sir. - That was my goal.

- Yes, now is fine. - So I was always watching, with that intent.

Yes...

And yet.

They didn't include a spoon.

Voilà.

- Sorry, what? - Whatever, take a spoon.

- That's good. - Yeah.

Back to the basics.

- Hell yeah. - Yeah.

Kairi, can you do this?

Sure can.

Satoru? Where'd you go?

Quit slacking.

I'm not.

- Work. - You work.

You're not done either.

- Look. - Yeah, yeah. Get working.

Damn it!

- Hey! - Hah, get a lightning bolt to the face.

[Passion in the Ring: Climax]

You always used to make yourself hurt.

You used to be an emotionless scumbag.

But you've changed.

You've moved on.

You're acting like the world's forgiven you.

Talking about dreams or whatever.

But you don't get a fun "do-over" at life.

That's just wrong.

It's so wrong, I have to laugh.

Why was it my brother?

Why did my brother have to die?

It should've been you.

You should have been the one to die.

- See you. - See ya.

This one here.

It's in though.

- Got you. - Hey!

Say, Hanegi!

Kairi?

Could I have a minute?

I've gotten more nostalgic these days.

I remember when Daichi first brought you to the gym,

and how happy I was when you said you wanted to box.

Daichi's younger brother dropped by our gym.

He took all of Daichi's belongings off our hands.

Kairi.

Look me in the eyes.

Your life isn't meant to be for the sake of someone else.

Where you go and where you return to

are both your choices.

Kairi.

You only need to live your life.

That's all you ever need to do.

I don't have that privilege.

It doesn't matter if you can't forgive yourself, or anyone else.

You still have to move on.

You have to get back up.

I just can't.

Kairi.

Kairi!

Mr. Kuzuya.

What did you need?

Mr. Oba.

I'll leave Hokko to you.

What?

What does that mean?

Sato's waiting for you.

Are you planning on running away again?

She rejected me.

I care about her as much as you do,

and I like to think I know her better, too.

I know how serious she is.

I know she's stubborn, and upright,

and cheeky, and loves chocolate...

And I know how much she loves you, too.

I'm not the one for her.

Hokko.

Hokko?

You're late.

Sorry.

How's your ankle?

I only sprained it.

It'll get better.

Don't push yourself.

I'll be fine.

This sort of injury is a given at the professional level.

It isn't, though.

At the very least, I've never lost consciousness from a K.O.

You just suck at this.

I'll let you know, my opponent was incredibly strong.

Besides, you weren't even watching.

I wish I was.

I would've loved to see you spar.

I'll get stronger

and jump right back in the ring.

Just kidding.

- Huh? - I lied.

I've lost consciousness, too.

It was terrifying.

Anyone would be scared.

It's scary to punch and get punched.

It's scary to hurt and get hurt.

I ran from the ring because I lost to that fear.

But you'll be fine, Hokko.

You'll manage just fine.

You'll get up, no matter how many times you're knocked down.

I wanted to give you this.

The moon.

Please stay by Hokko's side,

and continue to protect her.

Thank you.

Hokko.

Yes?

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Kairi?

I'll be off now.

Farewell, Hokko.

Mr. Kairi?

Mr. Kairi?

[Finale]

I promise to stand on the ring until the bitter end.

So, please come get a shot of me.

I'll be waiting.