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SWAN

That was the day I hit rock bottom...

I came to Shinjuku without a purpose...

Shinjuku is the best town to make it big out of nothing...

Oh, great...

Can't even take a train home...

Wow, an aim'?

Were you born with it?

Nice hair!

Hey!

You got something to say?

You just hit me, didn't you?

What makes you say that?

You're trippin', dude...

You're new around here...

Act hard and you'll get hurt!

Who the fuck is this guy?

He wants to dance with us. This'll be good!

I'm in a BAD mood today. I'm not fucking around!

Mr. Make...

Haven't you had enough, boys?

Fuck you, pussies!

Just look at him.

No money, no nothing...

Stay away from his kind. They're nothing but trouble.

- He deserves a beating... - Cut it out, I said!

He's with me.

With you, Mr. Mako...?

He can't be...

He's going to be, starting now!

Are you serious?

Absolutely.

He's with Mr. Mako...

Well, all right...

Let's get out of here!

Hey, wait! Bastards!

Wait, you assholes!

Who asked you to step in?

You were outnumbered. They'd have sandbagged you!

I was just about to counter attack...

Are you stupid or what?

What's your name?

Tatsuhiko Shiratori...

Ow! That hurts!

Are you okay?

Why are you helping me?

Well, I said that you're with me, didn't I?

But that was a lie...

No place to go. No job. No money...

No room for pride 'cause his life is at stake...

That's the kind of guy I look for...

How about becoming a "scout"?

Scout?

I like your look. Perfect for the job!

Thanks for everything... and the suit...

You're looking sharp.

Seriously?

So, what do I "scout" anyway?

Club hostesses.

Pretty. Cute. Sexy. Doesn't matter what...

lrresistable girls, that's what you "scout" for.

So all I have to do is to talk to girls?

Right, except it's not as simple as that...

My game is pretty strong.

Hello, there.

I wonder if that's how all men are...

- What's wrong? - Leave me alone!

- Look, you can tell me about it... - Tell me, is that what all men do?

What? What?

I know you're having an affair.

What? He's cheating? Damn! Lemme talk to him!

What do you think you're doing?!

All you men are assholes!

- I'm so sorry... - Sorry for what?

Grabbing her by the arm, which is a minor offense. The cops can arrest you...

What? I had no idea!

I'm Tatsuhiko Shiratori!

I already have a job!

Wow, you're cute... So cute, really!

You're seriously cute! I really mean it!

Pardon me. I know you're busy but...

Look, my boyfriend is a gangster.

Idiot!

Now watch me do it, okay?

Excuse me, do you have a minute?

Obviously you don't because you won't stop for me but...

I can change your life if you hear me out...

What do you say?

It'll be good for you so just fucking LISTEN to me!

Just kidding. I got you scared.

Ooooh, you really got me.

Sorry!

You're amazing!

Oops, sorry, sorry. He's my protégé. Scared you again, huh?

Uh, sorry...

It'll be good for you so just fucking LISTEN to me!

Just kiddi...

What did I do wrong?

- Hi, I know you are busy but... - Then why are you still talking?

- Hi, I know you are busy but... - You're in my way.

I know you are busy but please spare me just one minute of your time, please!

Idiot!

Okay!

Well, I can't just let you beg like that for nothing...

You mean it?! All right! Thank you!

See? I can do it if I really try!

I'll take it from here, do you mind?

I don't mind...

Would a massage parlor suit you?

Massage parlor?! Wait a second...

Hello!

Hi...

Hello, thanks for coming!

You said club hostesses...

Shut up!

If you ask me, she's definitely in the "A" rank!

Mr. Mako. I have to verify her entertaining skills first...

Go right ahead!

Let's test your skills now, shall we?

Take a seat.

OK.

Open your mouth now...

Let's start the job interview!

All right, can you take it deeper?

There... Yes... Hmm, go on...

Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes---

Her skills are average, but her looks are good and she comes from you...

I'll take her as an "A" rank.

Congrats! "A" rank means a 50,000 Yen bonus for you.

The system is, as long as she works here, 10% of her salary will come to you.

To me? As long as she works here?

Begging has paid off, hasn't it?

Well, yes...

Now say goodbye to them!

Uh, excuse me...

Are you all right?

Mr. Make...

I don't think this job is for me, really...

- Not for you? - Right...

You're just being a pussy!

You think you put that girl in misery, don't you?

It's a big mistake to assume that all girls in this business are unhappy.

Look at them!

Day after day, all kinds of desires pour into this town...

The desire to earn money, dress well...

...eat well, have fun...

Everybody wants to enjoy life, men and women alike!

It's about demand and supply...

We make them happy and make money out of it...

Quit if you want. I won't stop you.

Wait a second, please!

I mean... please, give me a shot!

Tatsuhiko...

If you're in, you're all the way in!

I know. And I promise...

All the girls I scout will end up saying...

...they're happy. I'll make sure of that!

All right!

Let's see what you've got!

Hey gorgeous, good evening! You're so cute! What're you up to?

Hey, hey, have you got a minute? I know you do, don't you?

What do you want?

I'm a scout. I can introduce you to the best places in town if you like...

Girls club, sex services, adult video... You name it and I'll make your wish come true!

- You don't look like a scout... - Oh yeah?

You look stylish!

When I see a hot girl like you, I won't let her go until she hears me out.

Well, I wouldn't mind if it doesn't take long...

There's a good girl.

I am Hideyoshi! Better remember my name if you hang around Shinjuku...

Okay, Hideyoshi...

Hello, sir!

Good evening, Mr. Hideyoshi!

So you're a big shot.

What's your name?

Hitomi. I don't need help now, but I'll remember you if anything happens!

Wherever you work right now, I can always find you a better place!

You really mean that?

Hearing me out costs you nothing. What have you got to lose?

What's wrong?

Nothing!

What's your problem?

I'm leaving!

Stop! Shit!

Oh my god... so cute, yes...

Tatsuhiko! I told you not to confront them out of the blue!

Oh, that's right...

Abrupt confrontation is an offense. Walk alongside them at first to avoid hostility!

Okay, okay, enough already, Yosuke. This business is an offense anyway.

Hey! Call me Mr. Yosuke to show respect. I'm senior to you!

Only by half a year, hmph!

Yosuke, Yosuke, Yosuke!

You're a piece of shit!

Well, we've hit 50+ girls for nothing so far! What do you think of that?

Don't talk as if you know shit. It's part of this job to be turned down at first!

I take it as a coaching problem.

The problem is you being a slow learner!

And you say "absolutely" too often, which is no good!

Absolutely! It's a good job for you absolutely! It'll make you happy absolutely!

Absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely!

Knock it off! Listen to your senior for a change!

Oh, shut up, Yosuke...

Mr. Make'.!

Tatsuhiko! Come with me.

Okay!

See ya, Yosuke!

I have something to teach you today...

- Wow! What's that? What? - You'll see in a minute.

KABUKICHO 1ST AVENUE

SCOUTING FIRM BURST

SCOUTING FIRM BURST Hi, guys!

SCOUTING FIRM BURST

SCOUTING FIRM BURST Hello, sir!

SCOUTING FIRM BURST

Observation is more important than anything Yosuke can tell you.

Observation? What's that?

Look out from this window...

She has a child, but no husband.

And yet she's got a boyfriend...

...who makes her life miserable most of the time!

The woman walking by the Free Information Service right now.

She's 28 years old.

Comes from a Northern town.

How do you know all that?

By watching people day by day like this...

Hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of them.

Tens of thousands?

The girl we saw earlier. A look at her breasts and lower belly tells you...

...that she wears corrective underwear. So obvious.

It tells me that she's had a child.

Her hips swing loosely as she walks. That's because she had rough sex last night.

She wouldn't have gone so far with a one-nighter, so she has a steady boyfriend.

Her rushed way of walking reflects the pressure she feels from daily work.

She's dressed light but doesn't seem to feel the cold... She comes from the North!

Amazing! Observation...

See through them...

Before you meet or speak to them, see through them at a glance.

That'll help you talk and behave smarter!

Makes sense...

Now you do it!

In front of the drugstore.

The woman walking with two guys.

She works in a girls club, a cheap kind.

She's super happy 'cause she's got her customers accompanying her to work.

She loves sex even though she pretends otherwise!

Okay, now, how about the girl in pink over there?

She's about 22 years of age.

A college graduate without a job. Probably a floater. Am I right?

You're a natural.

- Excellent! - Seriously!?

What's that?

10 million Yen. I want you to give me this much product this month.

We've got our monthly limit! We have rules!

You can change them starting today!

Give him what he wants.

Remember, that ain't salt!

When I have all Shinjuku in my hand, I will need a lot more of this.

You aren't afraid of anything! Never seen anyone like you.

I'm trying to achieve something nobody has ever done before!

I'll crush you in time to connect directly with the source and make a fortune.

HARLEM, INC.

Our revenue is down again this month, What are you gonna do about it?

SCOUTING FIRM HARLEM Our revenue is down again this month, What are you gonna do about it?

SCOUTING FIRM HARLEM

We're all working the hardest.

Look, Hayama...

You're letting Burst run the streets too much!

No excuses!

Just make it happen! Got it?

If you say so.

Let's get rid of the boss so that we can manage Harlem with our own hands.

Watch your mouth, Hideyoshi.

Here's this month's revenue.

12.8 million Yen.

You're keeping this quiet, right?

Trust me, I'm playing it safe.

Good. You can't be too careful.

We've got at least 100 million Yen stashed away. We can crush Burst any time.

Don't rush it. The time will come soon enough.

If you are too slow, I just might do it all by myself.

Watch out. Comments like that can get you ousted from the pack, Hideyoshi.

Tatsuhiko Shiratori...

What? Seriously?

Seriously, you'll get your hair styled.

Are you sure?

They'll provide you with everything...

- You stink! - Who do you work for?

Burst, sir...

From that block to here is Harlem's territory!

What? I thought we're in a grey zone...

There aren't any fucking grey zones!

Starting today, this territory belongs to me, Hideyoshi Minami!

How can you...?

Gimme your cell. I know you just got those girls' numbers in!

Don't even think about coming back!

Next time, it'll be your fucking head we smash!

Listen up! Crush anyone that disrespects Harlem. Show no mercy!

Especially with Burst, fuck with them whenever you can. We'll chase them out!

You have the best tits, Riko...

- Hey! Someone's watching! - Nobody's watching, I swear.

Not that way... I mean this way!

He doesn't count. Just ignore him!

I can't!

Hey, Yosuke... The frizzy-haired kid over there, is he the new face at Mako's?

Yes, his name's Tatsuhiko. Mr. Mako is quite keen on him.

- Mako is keen on him? - Yeah.

That's doesn't happen very often, does it?

Chairman Amano...

Please kindly accept 10 million Yen as our payment for 6 months.

A small payment is better than no payment... Is that right, Yamashiro?

Your caring support, Mr. Chairman, helps us run business with peace of mind.

How much did you bring last time?

The same amount, sir.

What would happen...

if another firm offered me twice as much money?

I don't think it would ever happen...

Don't count on it... I say your peace of mind is worthless.

What's wrong, boss?

Chairman Amano demanded a bigger cut!

He threatened to switch over to anyone who offers more money.

You mean Harlem?

Harlem will pay anything to buy the support of the Monbukai.

Then the tables will be turned.

I guess we have no choice but to give him more.

But we won't be able to earn more in sales, boss.

We do have a choice. A way to solve the problem once and for all.

Bring Harlem under our umbrella.

That's a ballsy move!

With Harlem in our hand, our revenue will double at once, if not more.

Easier said than done.

Easier than Harlem taking over us.

Well, that's true, but...

Recently, Harlem scouts have been acting up.

They mess with us whenever they can.

So I've heard...

I take this situation as an opportunity...

...for us to absorb Harlem entirely.

Boss, please think about it.

If you're willing, I know ways to handle the situation.

What do you mean?

I heard that their boss is short on cash, for instance...

Matsukata? But if that's the case, how can he discuss payments with the Monbukai?

Doesn't make sense, stupid!

Let's pick a fight with Harlem.

A fight would expose the hidden truth.

Hey, hey! Can I give you girls a hug just for one minute, seriously?

Please, can you spare a minute, seriously?

Please, spare me just one minute, seriously!

- Oh, shit! - Just one minute?

You're funny.

Only one minute, okay?

My name is Tatsuhiko Shiratori.

You're so beautiful!

Damn! So good!

Why'd you get into the scouting business?

Well, any job would've been fine, but this one's turned out to be fun.

- You can't be serious... - What do you mean?

You make girls work at girls clubs and sex services, right?

There are girls who want to work and we're here for them.

Girls feel safe at work because of us.

We never force anyone to work.

- I see. - It's true.

- You do amuse me. - Huh? Do I?

I'm not fucking lying to you!

You're such an asshole, Koji!

You're dumping me because I ran out of money!

Crying again! That's why I can't stand you!

You told me you'd marry me!

Who cares?

Hey, you!

Don't you cry for a man.

What?

If you resent the fact he dumped you --

Just go find a new one to replace him.

You're lucky to be able to get rid of trash like him.

You are a Kabukicho girl.

You don't stay dumped.

Keep your head up and move on.

She's so right!

You're trash!

I can see that now! Thank you, lady!

I just can't let those things pass.

Ryoko, I'm so impressed with you!

Hello? Rinka just left. Yeah, it took forever, really...

Such a loser!

She even threatened with pregnancy.

You want me to come over now? Okay, I'm on my way.

Just make sure you have my taxi fare ready.

Hey, pretty boy...

I couldn't care less how many girls you play with...

...as long as you make them all happy.

What's your problem? It's none of your business!

Look here!

It's my business 'cause I am a man.

You bring bad reputation for all men, motherfucker!

Sorry, sorry...

- Huh? Where's my chair? - Right there.

Well, look at you!

What? Yeah, I'm okay man to man. I can handle myself.

- That settles it. - What?

I'll give you a list of girls who aren't doing well in my club.

I want you to find a new job for each of them.

They may do well in a new environment.

Your club? So you're a "madam", Ryoko?

Maybe...

Wow! Hmm...

Yes, you must be...

Shall we seal the deal?!

Moulin Rouge? That sounds familiar...

- I'm Kaho! - Oh, hi...

It was Mr. Mako who got me a job in this club.

So Mr. Make scouted you'?

She was walking the streets of Kabukicho crying her eyes out!

Look at her now. You can't imagine that, right?

Because I'm happy now. Thanks to you, Mr. Make.

Welcome to our club!

- Hello, Madam! - Ryoko!

What? You know each other?

No.

Have I met you before somewhere?

Ooh, no, we've never met...

I am Ryoko, Madam of this club.

Nice to meet you.

The Chairman told me he was on his way here.

Mr. Amano, the chairman of the Monbukai Family.

Tatsuhiko, go over there and have a drink.

Oh, okay.

Shuzen Amano...

So you've climbed to the top.

This is why I am scared of women.

What men would need 10 years to obtain...

...women can get instantly.

It's a privilege shared only among quality women.

You've grown to be a bitch, Madam.

You met Madam, right? Did she imprint you?

- Imprint? - No use hiding it!

It's been years since Ryoko imprinted someone!

MOULIN ROUGE List of Struggling Hostesses

Imprint... you mean...?

It's proof that Madam appreciates you!

- Now you've got to meet her expectations. - That reminds me...

KAHO 20, RENA 21 MIZU...

- You're Kaho... - Yes?

It's so hard for me to say this, but, um, in fact...

- Tatsuhiko! - Yes, sir?

You should get going.

See you around!

I'm seriously confused.

See you later!

Welcome to our club!

Welcome to our club!

It's been a while, Chairman Amano.

You're positively glowing!

You ate a young stud, huh?

Oh, my. I can't hide anything from you, Chairman Amano!

Shuzen Amano...

Thanks. Call me whenever you want, okay?

Bye-bye now!

Hey, hello there, wouldn't you like to fight for world peace with me?

I guess not.

Hey, listen! Hmm...

No luck today...

What the fuck?!

So you're Mak0's boy...

Look, this is Mr. Seki. A captain equal to Mr. Mako in rank.

Wow, equal to him?!

Hello, sir.

Tachuhiko! Now that you joined the crew, I am your superior.

You take orders from me!

Oh, okay.

All right. Mako has a job for us. Follow me!

Huh? OK...

That hurt...

We're on Harlem's turf. We can't scout around here. It's against the treaty.

Don't worry about that now. Go take a shot, freshman!

What? Are you sure?

Don't make me say it again.

Go!

Hey there, hold on!

Wow, I knew it! You girls are so cute!

He's no good.

No, no, there's nothing to worry about.

You girls are so cute that I can't help talking to you. But don't jump to conclusions.

I'm not your typical player.

I carry the information for better life...

...that only hot girls like you can benefit from.

Who do you work for?!

I'm Tatsuhiko Shiratori. I work for Burst.

It's called "Shinjuku My Love Win-Win information"! Wow, you're so hot!

Don't you know whose turf you're on?

I'm in the public grey zone. Nobody owns it...

Bullshit! It's not grey here.

It's entirely Harlem territory!

You're trying to be funny, right?

Call Mr. Hideyoshi!

Oops?

What the hell do you want from me?

Shut him up. He's getting on my nerves!

Yellow hair?

Yes...

Hold him down.

Mr. Hideyoshi!

You...

Huh? Who's this?

It's you.

Tatsuhiko Shiratori.

Huh? Who the hell are you?

Don't act like you don't know me!

What's your deal, you prick!?

It's against my nature to take a hit and do nothing!

Hey! You fucking gorilla! Let go of me!

Fucking asshole!

How do you not remember me?

Why don't you remember me?

You had enough?

Who the hell are you...?

- Do it! - Serious?

Do it, now!

Hey! Let go!

Do it, I told you!

His finger's broken!

You want to be a scout in Shinjuku?

I'll make you learn the rules of this town. Be prepared!

Mr. Seki!

It's okay...

It's his initiation ceremony.

Listen, everyone!

It's about Tatsuhiko.

Oh, I'll go settle the matter myself!

Mako! Why don't we leave it to Seki?

He was the one who started all this.

Seki, you very well know that Tatsuhiko is one of my guys...

You shouldn't have used him without my permission!

He's with Burst. Doesn't matter whose guy he may be.

You need to know that I intend to take time to train him!

Don't you lay your dirty hands on him!

Mako!

You, too, Seki!

Calm down, Mako.

I can't help it if they want me to handle it, can I?

That's the way it is...

Let Seki handle it!

Boss!

We can make a good scout out of Tatsuhiko if we train him properly!

Make .

The boss has spoken.

We're gonna get revenge, Tatsuhiko!

I'm responsible for starting all this. I have to clean up the mess myself.

What does Mr. Make say about W?

This is between you and me. Mako has nothing to do with it!

I see...

If you're not coming, I'll go on my own. Ciao!

Mr. Seki!

I'm coming with you. I won't rest until I land a good punch on that bastard.

How about those broken fingers?

I only need one hand to fight.

All right. Let's start some shit.

Mr. Akio.

What are you two doing here?

I'm with Burst! I'm here for revenge.

Revenge?

Where's that shithead?

You didn't get enough last time did you?

Get Hideyoshi here! I'm not kidding!

We don't need Mr. Hideyoshi to handle you!

So get on with it!

Are you stupid? You can't beat all of us!

Yes, I can, and more, pimp!

You are a real idiot!

Idiot is me!

Damn you!

That was a good one!

All right! Go on!

Come on! Keep it coming!

Oh, no, I'm scared!

Harlem is not to be messed with, got it?

You're nothing but a big mouth!

Take the girls!

So the dumbasses are gone, are they?

Mr. Seki, you didn't even try to fight back.

Why should I fight for nothing and get hurt?

This is how it's supposed to be.

What do you mean?

The Harlem boys beat me up and I'm a captain in Burst.

They've just blown up the problem beyond repair!

Tatsuhiko. This is business!

It's not about winning or losing a fight!

The pieces are set. All we have left to do is win the game and harvest the crops!

What?

Ouch!

You have only two choices to make.

Choices?

Harlem closes down today, disbanded and gone!

Or, you join us! I have a captain's position ready for you at Burst!

You don't expect me to take such a bullshit deal, do you?

Matsukata!

Look at Seki, he is one of my captains!

Ouch.

You don't think you can just get away with it, do you?

It was your people who started all this!

Matsukata.

I understand you're in financial trouble?

So what? It's none of your business.

I'm offering you money for Harlem...

The payment will be made under the table...

...to you personally. All 30 million Yen of it!

It's not such a bad deal for you, is it?

Yeah, but look --

The payment under the table is fine, but how can a firm be absorbed for nothing?

It won't convince my men...

You need something to save face?

You understand that, don't you?

As a way to save face...

We hand Tatsuhiko over to you!

Tatsuhiko initiated the conflict and he should be the solution to convince everyone.

Indeed. That sure solves the problem.

Somethings wrong with that theory!

He can get the money he needs and he has a way to convince his men...

We'll take good care of Harlem's crew once they're ours...

It's a perfect solution, isn't it?

Wait a second. You're saying that you will sell ME to Harlem?

What else can we do? You started the problem...

You were involved too, Mr. Seki!

The purpose is to convince everyone...

Don't worry, they won't go as far as killing you!

You...

You planned the whole thing.

It just so happened.

Bullshit! I'm not playing your game. I'm leaving!

Tokimasa...

Now what?

God dammit!

Don't take it wrong, Tatsuhiko...

Mako is in agreement with us...

Mr. Mako?! No...

Cut it out!

Stop it. You're making a mess out my office!

Cut it out, I said!

You're not even listening!

Don't you teach any manners at Burst?

Hey, those are my mementos!

Why don't you listen to me for a change!

Stay down, or Tokimasa will beat you to death!

Fine, just get it done right here! Kill me now!

Tachuhiko...

Have you lost your mind?

I have!

Crazy! See? There! There!

What are you doing?

What the hell do you think you're doing?!

If I have to let you toy around with me...

...I'd rather die, hear me?!

Stop with the stupid bullshit, you fucking idiot!

Stupid is what I am...

I am so stupid, stupid, stupid that...

...I let you guys make a fool of me!

I am stupid, got it?!

So kill me, kill me!

Wait! Okay, okay, I got it!

Stop! Enough!

I don't want such an idiot!

I'll give you Harlem...

I'll be fine as long as I get that 30 Million Yen!

It's too late to settle!

If I crush my skull with this...

...and die in a pool of splattered brain that'll be trouble for you!

Calm down, Tatsuhiko!

Who made it impossible for me to be calm, huh?!

Stop it.

Stop!

I'm going to Hell ahead of you...

...and wait for you there, ready to murder you all! Remember that!

Tatsuhiko, you idiot, what do you think you're doing?

Don't you know how much work it would take to clean up this mess!?

Mr. Mako... It's really you...

I came to introduce someone to all of you today.

Oh, oh, you've made a mess, haven't you?

Hayama?

This is Hayama, Harlem's number 2.

How do you do?

I know you.

Harlem's number 2? What's the meaning of this, Mako?

Please sit back and watch for a while, boss. It'll be to your benefit, I assure you!

So you came to an agreement and decided to sell Harlem, right?

I don't know what you mean...

Hey, are you trying to get in our way, Mako?

Boss, you may be able to buy Harlem but their scouts would not come with it.

What?

That's not true!

That is true, and you know it!

Hayama!

This guy here, Hayama, is the one in charge of every aspect of Harlem.

Unless he is convinced, the agreement won't be in effect.

Am I right?

Bullshit! Hayama, don't you dare...

I don't think I deserve to be bullshitted by someone who sold us out!

Look, how would I sell you out? It's not like you have proof, right?

Just trust me, will ya?

Stop! Enough!

I don't want such an idiot!

I'll give you Harlem.

I'll be fine as long as I get that 30 million yen!

The sound quality may not be perfect, but I got it all recorded.

Come on, Make...

You're not doing all this just to save Tatsuhiko, are you?

I'm just doing my job as a captain at Burst!

We've already settled it for 30 million Yen. I don't need you to interfere!

Well, boss, let's say we're revising the conditions a little.

Mr. Matsukata.

You are not getting your 30 million yen.

As number 2, I should have been consulted first if you sell the business.

Hayama.

I was going to, of course. Trust me!

I don't want any excuses, boss.

Or, plain Mr. Matsukata...

'Cause you'll have to step down.

What?!

So how would you settle the matter, huh?

Harlem is responsible for the whole incident entirely.

We don't need your 30 million yen.

Everyone on staff, excluding Mr. Matsukata here...

...will be under Burst's management, starting today!

What are you talking about?

Hayama... that's your name, right?

Are you serious about that?

We'll be counting on your support, sir.

Hayama!

All right, all right...

So Hayama will be one of our captains at Burst. Let's work together, shall we?

Mako, I knew you could pull it off!

I don't like it at all!

Seki, we don't even need to come up with money. What could be better?

Too good to be true. I ain't convinced until I see the whole picture.

Mr. Matsukata...

It's all settled!

It's all settled and it means that we don't need to give up Tatsuhiko, right?

That's right. No one has any complaints...

Am I right, Matsukata?

You've twisted it all around!

Are you okay?

So you got saved, Tatsuhiko.

I'll never forgive you two. Ever!

Forget it, Tatsuhiko.

Mr . Make.

You were used 'cause you're worth only that much... a pawn, nothing more!

That's right, Tatsuhiko.

Ouch.

So now...

What happens to me?

Well, we'll keep you on a decent retirement pension.

Is it all over, Mr. Hayama?

So you're all in on it?

Burst was about to crush us anyway...

You joined them wagging your tails.

That's just as bad as being crushed!

You don't understand anything, do ya, Matsukata?

- What did you call me? - Are you dumb or what?

We tie up with Burst to make it big. Isn't it a dream come true?

Someone smart with money and power will manage the expanded version of Burst!

No fights, no bloodshed...

Burst will fall in our hands in its entirety!

Don't you agree it's a wise strategy?

Hey, Yosuke, where's that punk?

You mean Hideyoshi? What do you want him for?

To kick his ass, what else?

There's no way you can do that!

And why is that?

Just think!

I'm you boss, President Yamashiro.

Hello, sir.

We'll, be, one family from now on. No separation between Harlem and Burst!

Yes, sir!

There's one problem.

How do we decide who's on top of who?

Except Mako here along with...

...Seki, Hayama and Tokimasa...

All of you start as equals.

And to promote you to the rank you may deserve...

...we'll have to evaluate each one of you, so...

I decided to judge you based on your abilities.

Hayama.

The rules are simple...

In one month...

...whoever succeeds in the most scouts will be promoted to captain!

He can't be serious.

The man gives a good incentive, huh?

Don't just stand around. Go get to work!

The competition starts now! Go! Go!

Yes, sir!

You'll be calling me Mr. Tatsuhiko!

In your dreams!

Tatsuhiko! Come here!

What is it?

You're not thinking about taking revenge on Hideyoshi, are you?

Look...

...if you beat up Hideyoshi now...

...it will make this new bond between Burst and Harlem go south. Understand?

Yes.

What did you do to him in the past anyway?

We've never met before. I don't know what his deal is.

Well, make sure you stay away from him!

All right...

It's raining one minute, then stops the next...

Strange weather...

Maybe something bad is gonna happen in this town again?

What's wrong? Why are you running bare foot?

Is he after you?

Let go of me, please!

What's the matter with you? Why are you chasing her?

She took the money and ran!

That's not good. How much?

- 50 thousand Yen. - 50 thousand?

But it's my money.

What are you talking about? You stole it from our safe!

Okay, I got it...

I'll buy her from you. How's that?

What?

I am a scout. I'll buy her!

You can't let her work at your place now anyway, right?

A scout?

She's trouble.

Thank you so much.

What kind of place was it? Girls club? Sex services?

A massage parlor.

Massage parlor? You?

I see. Such a cute girl in a massage parlor.

You're lucky to have run into me!

Am I?

I'll introduce you to a better place.

Really?

Are you looking for a job by any chance?

Oh, hey, are you having a problem finding a job?

Oh, okay, I get it.

Wow! The world's cutest girl stepping out of the free Information Service! Hello!

Oh, are you a student?

May I ask if you are one of those scout guys?

Yes, I am one of those scout guys!

I was kind of looking for one...

Seriously? Are you sure you want to make it so easy for me?

Sure!

Have you ever worked in any of those places?

No. It's my first time. I just got here yesterday from Kyushu...

Oh, I see. Quite a journey!

Do you think I could work?

Sure. How old are you?

Nineteen!

Well, you can work if you're really nineteen...

Do you think I look cute?

Yes. Super cute!

And your age checks out, too.

Tell me, do I look cute, really?

Yeah, really cute. One of the top 5 in Kabukicho!

I'm so happy to hear that!

Any girls club would hire you!

I want to work in a massage parlor...

No, no, no. You shouldn't jump into that so easily!

But I need to make a lot of money...

Any girls club would pay you just as much if you work hard. Let me handle it, okay?

- Okay! - Good!

Ready to go?

1.5 million Yen consumer loan and 0.7 million Yen black-market loan. Is that all?

No problem! This place will advance the whole amount to you!

Really?

They also have a dorm, so you save on rent, too.

Thank you!

He's the parlor manager, Mr. Ohbayashi!

At your service.

Send her on the home service during the night to make her work around the clock.

Alrighty!

She's cute and fresh. She'll be very popular, I assure you!

Thank you!

Please raise her pay once she's secured regular customers, will you?

Of course!

I have one concern, though...

What is it?

The cutting scars on her wrist. There're so many of them.

Right. She's been through a lot, but she's determined to make it here!

I understand.

So, will it be okay for you to start working in two days?

Yes!

Eiko, don't hesitate to contact me immediately for anything, okay?

All right! Thank you, Tatsuhiko!

I'll take it from here and give her a briefing.

Yes. please take care of her. Thank you so much!

See you. Work hard!

Please take good care of her.

Shinjuku, port town

Where people stray

To forget the pain of life

In drinking sake

When I was a kid, I remember my dad singing this song over and over.

Isn't it weird?

Why "port town"? There's no ocean, not even a river in Shinjuku!

That's true.

No background, no future to look forward to...

Those are the kind of people who end up here from all over.

They risk their lives to make a living in this town with all they've got.

Everybody is an outsider, and yet...

Nobody is treated like an outsider here.

That is the town of Shinjuku.

I see...

You and I worked together to have Burst and Harlem merge, and we made it.

We had the same blueprint to go by up to that point.

But how about the future? What's your plan after this?

Just as the time flows, Mr. Mako...

You are very sharp.

You always have the next move in mind...

Far from it!

I'm content with the way things turned out. In fact I feel relieved.

Seki.

He doesn't like the way it turned out...

He feels that you and I try to manipulate him.

What is he like?

He stops at nothing, will do everything but murder.

Once he picks a side, he'd never betray his friends.

I see. So I should try to make friends with him as soon as possible...

He won't make friends with you!

Huh?

He's a wild beast, not a dog.

You can feed him for 10 years, and he would still eat you up if he felt hungry!

That's scary.

I guess I'll try to not be hated by him at least!

By the way...

What kind of person is Hideyoshi?

I don't really know him myself.

Hayama.

I'm not making an issue out of the lie you just told me, but...

Watch out for him, I'm warning you!

Or maybe...

...you're as rotten as he is?

This gentleman here is Mr. Arai. He's the real deal!

Howdy!

Hello.

I wouldn't take this on if it weren't for Madam!

ARAI INVESTIGATION FIRM

I want you to investigate this guy.

Look, I am very expensive.

And I deserve every penny of it.

What's up?

You'll make it big, I'm sure you'll make it to the top, seriously!

Let's go. All of you. Let's make it to the interview all together, shall we?

Is he ours? Or with Burst?

He's with Burst.

Let's get excited, come on!

Get pumped! An interview event! You feel the excitement?

Take it higher, I said! You're not pumped enough!

Burst scouts sure are outstanding! Especially you, my dear Ohno!

So what do you want from me?!

Would you be so nice and let me have all the girls you've scouted so far, Ohno?

What kind of joke is this? It ain't funny!

And all the scouting data of Burst.

What's this bullshit all about? You can't expect me to do that!

I don't get why you're doing this.

This is business, you see.

Help us out.

What do you mean, Ohno was bought out?

Ohno ain't the only one! Konno and Yoda also went for the money, among others.

That means their total scouting loot of 18 girls went to Hideyoshi!

But boss, how is it possible?

Where does the money come from for Hideyoshi to buy them all out?

There's something we don't know.

Well, Burst has the majority of captains.

One more captain from Harlem won't make much difference.

In my mind, Burst has not merged with Harlem!

Not until I see the whole picture.

The Phantom Prince

Ageha!

You've got another customer in a minute!

Can't you give me a break? I haven't even had time to eat.

What break? If you have a complaint, go to Mr. Ohbayashi!

Someone, help me!

Help!

Help me, please.

I take good care of you and you try to run away.

You must be punished.

It's happening again.

FUCK you!

Oh, my god! A homerun! A homerun!

Oh, Eiko!

Elko!

Tatsuhiko.

Hey! What are you up to?

How are you doing?

Eiko, I hear you're doing well at work!

Yes, Eiko's doing her very best!

You have any problems I can help you with?

Problems?

Problems, huh...?

Wow, I got one!

This is for you.

What? Are you sure?

You got me a job. It's my way of thanking you!

Well, in that case, I'll take it with pleasure.

Take good care of it. Eiko will try to do her best.

Yep. Thanks!

I better go now. See you around.

Okay. Take care.

Eiko... Don't try too hard...

Hi, it's been a while, Ageha!

Hideyoshi!

I hear you work hard! They thank me so much for bringing you to this parlor.

So how is it working here?

I'm sure your customers keep you busy, pretty girl. How many do you take a day?

Around 15.

Sometimes 20, if it's busy...

That's a lotto take!

It must be pretty exhausting physically.

Well, I guess you have to work hard to pay off the debt they cleared for you.

Ageha...

I've got something to wipe your fatigue away. Would you like that?

What is it?

Use it only when things get really tough, okay?

Tatsuhiko!

You scouted Yuri at Club Saint-Denis, right?

Huh? Yuri?

Oh, you mean Eiko?!

What is it, Yosuke?

Hello? What's the matter with you?

She's dead!

She jumped off the roof of a building.

No, it's not true, please...

Excuse me... please...

- It's not true... Hey, get out of my way! - Tatsuhiko!

Get out of my way!

No, it's not true... Hey! Come on!

Eiko! Talk to me, please!

Please... just laugh!

Tatsuhiko.

It's not your fault.

But I knew about her cutting and did nothing. I avoided it.

Why did she...?

She was brave enough to die. She had options.

You got to pick yourself up.

Tatsuhiko.

Why don't you go walk down the streets where the girls you've scouted work?

You'll see all you've done.

Tatsuhiko!

I'm having fun, thanks to you, Tatsuhiko!

Hi, Tats, how're you doing? Call me, okay?

Hey. Tats!

What's wrong? You're crying! Are you all right?

Don't be stupid! I'm not crying!

If you have a problem, talk to me any time!

Hey!

Hello, Tatsuhiko, how're you doing?

Thanks for introducing me to a good job. Look at the bag I bought!

It's fun working in the club. Thank you!

Tatsuhiko! Why are you so sad? You in debt?

If you have a problem, make sure you come to me!

Dammit.

Damn you all!

I love you all so much, damn it!

Riko, baby... I have a favor to ask of you.

What is it, what is it?

Can you get yourself scouted? By someone from Harlem?

Seki darling asking for a favor again?

Please.

Okay!

Spare me a second? I mean, I'm gonna take it anyway.

You're a scout. I'm looking for work in a parlor.

Can you find me one?

I think my jawbone's about to fall off!

I have something good for you!

This isn't that cheap, right?

It's a sample. Everyone gets one for free. It'll bring you back to life!

It's amazing, you know...

- Yeah, really great. - Super good!

I knew it. That's the missing piece. Riko, stay there for a while more for me.

What? My jaws can't take it any more!

When it's over, I'll give you orgasm for 48 hours!

Oh, Seki darling!

Tell them that you want more of that stuff. Ask for a direct contact with the dealer.

Okay!

From Burst?

Yes. The name's Shiratori.

- This is Rena! - All right. She looks good.

It's her first time to work in this industry.

We welcome freshmen.

There is a first time for everyone!

I'm really into sex!

You don't have to say that.

The Phantom Prince

Deserted by my parents

I worked in a house as a slave for years

The Prince found me in the house

and took my hand to take me out into the forest

Welcome home, Ageha!

We've got a customer.

Take care of him, will you?

But you promised a day off at home today!

This is where you live, so stop fussing over it.

Oh, and he likes the smell of sweat, so don't even think of taking a shower.

I didn't take a shower yesterday either.

You'll be punished if you don't follow orders.

You got nowhere to go anyway!

Please give her a raise once she secures a regular customer, okay?

Of course. You've been through some hardships, haven't you?

But still, I must say I do love having sex!

Rena, like I said, not saying that is totally fine!

- But I love it and I mean it! - It's about demand and supply...

Please, stop it!

Who saved you by paying off your black-market debts?

It was me, wasn't it?

And now you deny me. What kind of human being are you to be so ungrateful, huh?

All I ask is for a little break!

I promise I'll work just as hard once I get a break.

There's no break for you, don't you get it?

Hey, asshole, don't you ever put your hands on a woman like that!

Oh, no, what's going on?

What do I do now?

Rena, let's get out of here. I'll find you another parlor!

Are you all right?

My Prince...

Prince?

Let's run!

Let's run away together!

Hey, wait.

Deserted by my parents, I worked in a house as a slave for years

The Prince found me in the house

and took my hand to take me out into the forest

What's your name?

Tatsuhiko.

I'm Ageha.

My real name... I forgot!

When was the last time I ran so freely?

It was so much fun

I felt so happy

The Prince built for me

A house with tree branches and forest flowers

Look, let's get in here!

You're my Prince!

How do you do, my Prince?

The Prince and I ran into the forest

The Prince used the magic curtain to confuse the chasers completely

Welcome to the photo shoot booth!

Let's capture this moment.

Hey, hey, you got some money? 400 Yen?

The bruises on your face... Are you okay?

Welcome to the photo shoot booth!

Let's capture this moment.

Yeah...

Are you ready for the picture?

Which way am I supposed to look? Where?

Come on! Make sure you smile!

Look in there! That way!

Did it come out cute?

I don't mean to be nosey, but... what happened?

What?

Why did he beat you?

Hey, wait, wait a second!

Where are you going?

I have to go back.

No way! You shouldn't go back to a place like that!

I knew it. You're my Prince.

My dear Ageha, you can talk to me whenever you feel pain or sadness.

Let's be the best we can be, okay? I'm here to back you up, no matter what!

Okay.

We're all in this together, so cheer up!

You'll like it here.

They've got a dorm and a ton of customers!

Yes, my Prince!

Why do you keep calling me that?

Well, there's this favorite picture book of mine...

You're a lot like the prince in it.

Me? A prince? Come on. You're flattering me.

Not your looks! I'm talking about your heart.

Tell me, why are you so sweet to me? I mean, we've just met today...

I'm a scout. I couldn't ignore what I saw.

Oh, I see... It's your job.

And I am a product for business. That's it.

You're just you, Ageha, just a normal girl.

Boys protect girls. That's how it goes, right?

A normal girl?

Yeah. That's why I don't want you to go back to a place like that.

Now that you're here, I need Ageha to be happy.

I'll stop by often. If you have any problems or a hard time...

Or whatever else, call me.

I might count on you, right?

Count on me.

The Prince made me smile from the bottom of my heart

For the first time in my life, I laughed wholeheartedly

Seki! They said I can meet the drug dealer at the bowling alley tonight!

Well done, baby!

Riko!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Hi, Misaki! You're late!

Look... I'm sorry!

Sorry!

Hideyoshi, my boy, showing up right away, making this easy for me.

- I'm sorry, anyway! - Sorry for what?

What are you taking pictures for?

Okay... leave now.

Oh, oh... You got me.

Seki darling!

I've walked right into the trap, baby.

Mr. Seki, the mad dog of Burst! I'm your future boss, Hideyoshi Minami.

"The mad dog of Burst!?" That's a shitty nickname!

You deal drugs to build up your own funds.

If the Monbukai Family finds out, you'll all be killed.

They won't complain if I offer them a share 5 times bigger...

They will even ask me to run the entire drug dealing game in Shinjuku!

Talk about a positive attitude! What the hell are you aiming for, kid?

Uniting the nation!

Unfortunately, it's not going to happen.

Because I'm gonna blow this thing open!

But you can't! You won't be able to get out of here.

Oh, but I Will!

Stay put or you'll die!

Busuyama, you have my permission to go ahead!

Not bad at all.

Is that all you've got?!

Wait a second, wait a second!

I get it, you're tough.

But you don't have the experience that I have.

The countless assholes I've fucked up!

Seki!

She has nothing to do with us, you piece of shit!

Oh, yes, she does, you moron!

I'll kill her if you don't behave.

Seki darling!

Riko!

Also... I must make sure you keep your mouth shut.

Lay him down on the lane!

Darling!

I have the high score record of 250! I could've made it as a professional bowler.

Next, 3 ribs!

Next, his face, to keep him from talking!

Mako!

Make sure you destroy this motherfucker!

Oh look. Can we try this one?

Oh, you like this one?

Which one?

This looks like the easiest one to catch!

Here we go...

Wow, it's looking good! I have to focus!

Whoa, cut it out! Dammit, stop!

It's not fair when I'm trying to win it for you!

One more time! Please, one more!

Yes! Yes! There...

Got it!

We did it!

We did it!

Tell me, Ageha...

ls everything okay with you? Any problems?

No, I'm fine, I have you.

Good. But make sure you tell me if something happens, okay?

What took you so long? Did you take a shit?

No, stupid! Touched up my make up.

I am happy you don't look pale anymore.

All thanks to you!

All right! Let's go to karaoke now, yeah?

I better get going.

I have to go work hard.

Ageha! Hey!

What's her problem?

So that's why she took so long in the bathroom.

Mr . Make.

Who did this to Mr. Seki?

Was it Hideyoshi?

Fuck, Hideyoshi!

You need to control that fucking kid.

Look what he did to Seki, boss.

Hideyoshi is not a regular fucking kid.

I hear you are letting a boy run the show.

He is not a regular boy, sir.

He sells drugs on the side for his own funds.

So his success or failure...

...will decide your fate, am I right?

It'd be another story, if you had a solid proof of his drug dealing.

One thing is for sure.

Unless this issue is solved...

I will never...

...meet you in person again!

Hey! Come over here!

What's your problem?! Get over here!

Don't stop!

All right, Madam Ryoko's here!

You know me, don't you? Hideyoshi Minami...

I'm so sorry I don't have the honor of knowing you, sir!

To celebrate my first visit, open three bottles of Dom Perignon Rose!

I'm afraid you disrupt other customers. I recommend you learn your manners first!

Bring the bottles right now!

Could you kindly leave?

What did you say?

We are rather selective about our clientele, sir.

You're going to regret this! I'm gonna run this town one day!

If this town goes under your control...

...we would leave on our own!

Keep this up and I may have to do you.

Something's wrong with her.

Definitely. She kind of...

...scares me!

I'm sorry, Tatsuhiko...

I... I can't go on any more.

Ageha took off?

She blew out of here, literally.

That doesn't make any sense. She'll be back.

- I'll go find her! - Wait a second!

This belongs to Ageha. She treasures it.

The Phantom Prince

Her phone's off... Shit!

The Prince took me in his arms

so I could sleep in perfect peace

I had never slept so well before

I woke up from my sleep

To find that my Prince was gone

The house and the birds were also gone

Yes

My Prince was just a phantom

Ageha!

Mr. Shiratori!

- Ageha's here, isn't she? - No, she isn't!

Wait a second, please! Where are you going?

Ageha! Ageha!

Oops, sorry!

Where are you? Ageha!

What're you doing?

Please, stop that.

I know Ageha's here. Where is she?

Over there.

Ageha!

You...

Ageha.

Ta... tsu... hi... ko...

What did you come here for?

She's... soaked in speed... down to the marrow of her bones.

Ageha! Come with me.

Leave me alone. I'm staying here.

Ageha is my obedient slave!

Ageha!

Ageha... Ageha!

Tatsuhiko.

Is anything wrong with me?

I'm so sorry.

Let's go home.

Hideyoshi!

What the hell are you doing here?

What about you? What're you doing here?

Wait! Hey!

What's in here?

Money. I came to pick up my scout commission!

Give it back!

I can't.

I definitely can't.

You!

Ageha...

Are you all right?

Enough already! Dammit!

Call the Police! Police!

Gimme the case!

No fucking way, dammit!

Straighten up, you junkie!

Damn, that hurts.

Hey, get the fuck off of me!

Huh...? It kinda hurts...

Ageha.

What the fuck are you doing?!

Ambulance!

Tatsuhiko.

Thank you.

Hey, the Police'll be here any minute!

Gimme the case now!

I told you I wouldn't!

Who the hell are you anyway?!

Okay. You hang onto it for now.

Watch out for what's inside. Take good care... I'll be back for it!

Ageha, we've got to run, too. Come on!

I'm not leaving.

What do you mean? The Police are coming!

I'll be better off if I stay.

No way. Here, get up!

Go!

I'd rather get arrested.

My body is full of drugs.

I want to get cleaned up...

...so that I can start over...

So please...

Promise to come back for me some day.

Thank you, Tatsuhiko.

See you soon.

My dear Prince.

Ageha...

See you soon!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Tell me where you're getting the drugs!

If you do, I'll make sure you're protected.

Otherwise...

...you'll go down with Hideyoshi!

So...

What happened to his brief case?

Hideyoshi took it.

You're fucking useless!

I'm sorry.

All I could do was to get out of there.

I found out who's been selling the drugs to Hideyoshi!

And who the hell are they?

Club Gorgeous.

Gorgeous?

We'll have them confess and offer them with Hideyoshi to Chairman Amano!

We'll need the drugs as hard evidence.

And they're in Hideyoshi's brief case... which will solve everything.

Hideyoshi's the key...

We've got to find him first!

Spread the word to all scouts! Find Hideyoshi!

Yes, sir!

Tatsuhiko.

You go search with them!

Yes, sir.

TATSUHIKO SHIRATORI

Okay.

What do you want?

You've been selling drugs to Hideyoshi, haven't you?

What did you say!?

Motherfucker...

All right.

What proof have you got?

Proof?

I believe I have one!

Mr. Hayama?

That case doesn't suit you. Where are you going with it?

MS- Ryoko!

Are you going to see Hideyoshi by any chance?

Please, I beg of you! Let me go, just this once!

Inside the breast pocket of your jacket...

GPS...

Mako predicted all of this!

Here.

A background check on your friend, Hideyoshi.

Mako hired a detective to look into him...

His real name is Daiki Furuya.

Daiki Furuya...

I'll take that GPS!

Get going!

He made a mess in my club, so give him an extra smack for that!

Ms. Ryoko! Thank you so much!

Go!

I'm leaving!

His real name is Daiki Furuya.

He's from Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture.

He is such a pathetic guy.

In fact, Tatsuhiko Shiratori at Burst was...

...his classmate in middle school!

And this kid, Daiki Furuya...

...ended up committing a serious crime...

He was doing better than Mr. Shiratori academically, but somehow...

...something drove him mad and...

He fell all the way to the bottom!

He was just a lonely, quiet kid with no friends.

Until one day, he caused a big trouble.

Tatsuhiko.

Furuya! What are you doing!?

Shiratori!

Sakakibara!

Sakakibara!

Sakakibara!

Sakakibara!

Hey, Sakakibara!

Sakakibara!

Where are you, Hideyoshi? Come out!

Tatsuhiko!

You told me to meet you here on this building!

All I need is that brief case. You can just throw it to me.

You've always been a coward, Daiki Furuya!

So you finally remembered.

You committed a crime that day and left school.

I don't remember that.

Your never seemed to be affected by all the teasing and beatings you took...

Until that day when you got so scared that you decided to use a knife.

Shut the fuck up, Tatsuhiko!

The knife you used...

...ended up in Sakakibara's back when he jumped in to protect me.

The injury left him disabled for life!

Later I heard a rumor that you went to a reformatory...

Stop n!

I see you didn't face any of it.

Instead, you changed your name...

And left your past behind, too...

I have changed. I am not like how I used to be back then.

You were a good fighter and always surrounded by friends.

I was always alone and lonely...

You don't understand how it was!

It's you who don't understand, Furuya. I had bad grades.

And coming from a poor family, the only way for me to stand out was to fight!

Making it to the top at a tiny middle school means nothing.

Enough already. Just throw that case over!

They already know what's in it.

I have 20 million Yen in here...

If you throw that case over to me, I'll throw this one over to you!

You're such an idiot, Tatsuhiko!

You're too soft to survive in this town.

I'm not letting you go!

By the time you get to this side, I'll be gone!

Tatsuhiko! A piece of advice to you.

You're not made for this town!

Later.

Furuya!

Your life is one big mistake!

No!

And I'll correct it for you the hard way!

Don't!

What the fuck are you doing, idiot!

You won't get away from me!

This is the time to risk my life, fool!

Tatsuhiko!

Why don't we team up, you and me...

We can start over together from scratch.

With this in our hand, we can have money and power in no time!

I know you're in love with Ageha. We'll go pick her up once things settle down.

I'll keep it for the time being... Let's meet later at noon at the West Exit of...

This is just the way you are!

Shut up!

You haven't changed a bit, using a knife to cut your way out.

You know you're no match bare-knuckle!

Get up! Come on!

Enough already... I'm done...

Ageha, the one you like...

I've had her a few times...

Shut your mouth!

She's a junky, so she comes begging...

Stop n!

She really likes doing it...

You should fuck her once, too!

Oh, no, she got arrested, so actually you can't...

Stop it, I'm warning ya!

You bastard!

By the time she comes out, she'll be an old hag.

You're rotten to the core!

Furuya!

I'll never let you go, Furuya!

I am Hideyoshi Minami!

Drop that bullshit!

I'll make you see! Furuya!

Furuya!

Leave me alone...

If only...

Back in those days...

If only I were stronger...

If only I had lots of friends...

If only life were more fun...

You know what?

Those things didn't do much for me.

You're my friend starting today, got that, you idiot?!

Let's get together again...

And have another fight!

Where's Hideyoshi?

I'm so sorry!

He got away?

Yes, sir...

I can't move on until I hit him at least once.

Mr. Seki? How'd you recover so soon?

He's indestructible.

That's what Seki is all about!

Except this time I thought he finally got you.

And you let him get away, idiot?

Ouch! Why'd you do that?

I'm so sorry. But at least...

I got his brief case.

It's full of speed! We can garner 20-30 million Yen if we sell them.

With this hard evidence, we don't need Hideyoshi to talk to Chairman Amano...

Tatsuhiko! You've done well!

I can't promote you straight to captain. I'll make a new position of lieutenant for you!

Wow! You can do that?

Of course I can. You deserve to be distinguished from other kids!

Thank you very much, sir!

And how much more money will it mean in salary?

Your salary stays the same.

What? You're still very cheap, sir!

Ouch! Ouch! Cut it out, boss!

You let Hideyoshi go, didn't you?

What are you talking about, Mr. Mako? Why would I do that?

Look, it's okay with me either way...

...but he's in more danger now...

Get up! Now!

I said, now!

So this is it...

It's about time, I guess...

Shit...

So this is where he...

It's hard to believe, isn't it?

But that's just how death happens...

Mr. Mako, what if I didn't let him go?

Don't even think about it!

Hidey0shi's dead...

This town, Kabukicho, swallowed him up.

There's nobody to blame!

He was such a fool...

Such a fool...

Welcome to Burst!

May I ask you a question?

What is it?

Mr. Mako, do you want to bring down Burst?

I belong to Burst. Why would I want to...

...bring down my own home?

Somehow I'm getting seriously scared of you, Mr. Mako.

You are the one who killed Hideyoshi, aren't you?

Oh, no.

I didn't do it!

I'm not laughing.

I won't tolerate murder under any circumstance!

Of course not...

I wonder who did it?

Chairman Amano...

There's someone I'd like you to meet.

Who's that?!

Excuse me, sir.

Mr. Mako, a captain at Burst.

I work under Yamashiro. Mako at your service.

Ryoko...

Why did you want me to meet him?

Because I wanted you to meet him, Chairman!

I am very grateful for this opportunity to meet you in person today.

There will be some disturbances for a while, but...

...I promise that everything will settle down in good time in your favor, sir!

That's very interesting...

Chairman?

Excuse me, sir!

It's important who you may be...

But it's even more important who introduced you to me!

Thank you very much, sir!

You are too kind, Chairman.

My apologies for interrupting you. I'll be leaving now!

Hello, Mr. Tatsuhiko!

Your frizzy hair is so stylish!

Later! See ya!

All right!

It's showtime!

I'll make you happy, I promise!

Ooh, I scared you, huh?

Oh, pardon me!

I'm Tatsuhiko Shiratori!

What do you do for work now?

SWAN

Gô Ayano

Takayuki Yamada

Erika Sawajiri

Directed by Sion Sono