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Sumo wrestlers are rosy young giants who look like

they came out of the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Traditional training methods have bestowed them

with huge bellies and fully-matured breasts.

There are various types of sumo wrestlers,

but they all wear topknots and have feminine faces.

An immovable equilibrium is established.

Their legs become intertwined,

their fingers slide between the mawashi and flesh,

and the sagari turns upside down.

Their feet dig into the dirt and their veins bulge,

turning the ring light pink.

SUMO DO, SUMO DON'T

(EPISODE 1)

Hey, cover me.

Okay. I understand.

- Morichimu. Where did you go? - Yes. Okay.

I'll do my best as an acquaintance of the owner.

Okay.

Okay, thank you.

KYORITSU E-SPORTS CLUB LET'S AIM FOR NO.1 IN JAPAN.

Yes, I'll contact you once I get the notice.

Morichimu's on the phone.

Huh?

Yes, thank you.

Is everything all right?

I got it.

Got what?

- What? - The job. I got the job.

INCOMING CALL FROM RUI

It was a ranking match.

We stayed up all night coming up with tactics.

What now? Do I take it? I have to, right?

What?

Sorry, Rui, but I have to get going.

- Where? - Huh? Wait...

Saki.

Hey, Ryota.

What are you doing?

"Track Club senior, Daiki Kawarada, shares his determination for this year."

Transcribing an interview is a lot of work.

But you're the chief editor. Why don't you have a staffer do that?

- Anyway, want to grab a meal? - Hmm?

I mean, you're working so hard and job hunting has been tough.

I thought you'd like a change of pace.

Then why don't you get serious about something for once?

How did your job hunting go?

I just got a job offer.

What?

I got the call while I was playing a game. I panicked for a moment there.

Wait, was it from the company you got interviewed before?

Yep.

But you weren't even that interested in that field, were you?

Nope, but I thought, "Why not?"

I see.

Congrats.

You know...

Yeah?

Well...

What is it?

Will you be my girlfriend?

What? Wait... What's up with you?

Well, I was waiting for the right time, and I thought that maybe now...

Now what?

Well, I got a job, so now is the time.

A-are you being serious?

I am.

Then here's my answer.

I'm sorry. I can't.

Hey, wait a second.

Tell me why.

- You wanna know? - I do.

You're too easy on yourself, look down on others, never on time,

irresponsible, impatient...

and half-hearted.

You're gonna make me cry.

Come on, you make me sound completely useless.

Those are the only words I can find to describe you right now.

What?

Oh, come on.

Hey, Ryota.

What's the matter? Did something happen?

Well, the thing is...

Yeah?

Nothing happened. Let's go, Daiki. Or we'll be late for practice.

See you later.

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry, let's go.

Here we go.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

You're Ryota Moriyama, a senior, right?

Yes.

Congratulations. Here's your job hunting report.

Please submit this by tomorrow.

Thank you.

Oh, yes. Professor Kawamura was just looking for you.

What?

Excuse me.

Come in.

I'm Moriyama from the Sociology department.

Is Professor Kawamura here?

Ah.

The student affairs office told me you were looking for me.

I can take care of the rest myself.

Thank you.

It's nice to meet you. I'm Kawamura.

Please, have a seat.

Okay, thank you.

CREDIT STATUS RYOTA MORIYAMA, SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Your grades are horrible, and you barely have enough credits.

You're taking my class but strangely, this is our first time meeting.

Did you know I'm your thesis advisor?

I'm sorry.

You're resourceful and smart, but I can't give you credit for that.

I'm sorry.

What?

How's the job hunting?

I got an offer.

You're not totally irresponsible after all.

So you'll have to graduate no matter what.

Right.

Think you can?

That's totally up to you.

Don't be stupid. It's up to you.

Please, help me graduate.

Okay, but I have one condition.

I want you to join the Sumo Club and participate in just one match.

What?

Our Sumo Club hasn't had a very good track record recently.

Unless the club participates in the team match this year, it will disband.

So I'd like your help.

I see... Okay.

Really? Great.

Ah. The captain is pretty strict, so you'll have to take it seriously.

Otherwise, you'll get kicked out before you even participate in the match.

I see...

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SUMO CLUB

One.

Two.

Three.

Whoa...

Four.

You made it.

Oh...

I heard from Professor Kawamura. So you enjoy sumo?

What? Oh, yeah.

Me too. I'm Arisa Tazawa.

I've been managing this club since I was a student here.

Professor Kawamura is the honorary advisor for the club.

I see...

So I guess girls do sumo too.

I see you're young but outdated.

What?

You think sumo and men go together. She's the captain and only member.

Our Sumo Club has a long history, but we can't find new members.

Actually, every sumo club is in need of more members.

But we serve a special chanko hot pot after practice.

Are there students in this day and age who'd do sumo just for food?

But you wanted to join, didn't you?

Well... Yeah.

- Good. - Right.

Did you say that you only have one member?

Yeah, you're the second.

Can you compete in a team match with just one member?

Of course not.

We need at least three people to enter a team match,

so if you want to participate in the match, you have to gather two more.

What?

I'm glad you're so motivated.

Let's do whatever it takes to recruit two more members, okay?

- Let's get going. Come on. - What?

- Come on, let's go. - What?

Two hundred.

Great job.

Thank you.

Wow.

I was just surprised to see a girl in a loincloth.

It's called a "mawashi."

Oh, a mawashi.

This is Ryota Moriyama. He wants to join the club.

Hi.

Waa am Honoka Oba, a sophomore.

"Waa," what?

- It means "I." - Oh...

I'm sorry but I can't accept you. Bye.

Hey, wait. What's wrong with him?

Where I'm from,

anyone who calls a mawashi a loincloth would have his head chopped off.

Wow...

Don't underestimate sumo.

He's a complete beginner, but he's motivated. Right?

What? Oh... Yes.

What sports have you played?

Baseball from first grade to my freshman year in college.

Why did you quit?

I hurt my elbow.

But I'm in better shape than most people.

Hey, what was that for?

No muscle whatsoever.

That's sexual harrasment!

Then you can go home.

- Then I will. - No, just no.

How about a trial period for starters? Okay? We're set.

Here's the sign-up form.

CLUB ADMISSION FORM

Okay, this one will do.

This is horrible.

What's this?

A precious mawashi soaked in our upperclassmen's sweat.

Just to make sure, it's washed, right?

Of course.

Good...

Don't worry. It was washed within the past year.

You're kidding. Seriously?

Mawashi aren't washed that often, but they're hung out in the sun.

So you don't have to worry.

That's not the point...

Hey, please don't leave.

Come on.

I can't do this.

- Hurry up. - What?

- Take off your clothes. - What?

Do you want me to put it on for you?

W-what? You?

There's no one else.

I don't know how.

Wait, but I have to take off all my clothes off, right?

- Of course. Come on. - No, I can't do this.

This isn't normal.

I don't mind.

You may not, but I do. And anyone else would mind. The two of you are insane.

First, unfold this and then cover this part.

Put in between your thighs, hold it under your chin, and cover your front.

Cover your front.

You're completely unfazed.

Hold the back part with your left hand.

Okay.

Hold this.

- Okay. - The other way.

Okay.

Wait... It hurts! They're getting crushed!

Hey, isn't it too tight?

If it comes off during a bout, you immediately lose by "fujo-make."

- "Fujo-make"? - Yes.

What do I do if I have to pee?

Just whip it out from the side.

Whip it out? What?

Shiko is the basics of sumo.

We have to ingrain the correct posture into your body.

Spread your feet a little wider than your shoulders.

Squat down, maintain the stance, and shift your weight to one leg.

Ouch.

One.

- Bring it down slowly. Now, the other leg. - Okay.

Two.

Use your arms to pull your legs and keep it there. Slowly.

- Okay. - Three.

Don't lean forward.

Squat down. Four.

Five.

How many times do we need to do this?

Usually 200. Hurry and lift your leg.

Two hundred?

Straighten your leg.

Keep it up. You've got 50 more.

Fifty? I'm gonna die.

No one's ever died from shiko exercises.

Oh, no. Are you all right?

- Darn... - Okay.

Ouch...

Is that suriashi?

Oh, Mr. Tanaka. Great work. Thank you.

All right.

- Sorry to keep you waiting. - Wow.

Here.

What? Where's the new guy?

He's already gone home.

I see.

I guess kids these days find it troublesome to eat with other people.

Okay, eat up.

- Thank you. - But we do have a new member.

Two more and we can join the team match.

- Okay, eat up. - Thank you.

He's still pending. And who knows what'll happen tomorrow.

Aren't you happy you have a new member?

Not really. I'm used to being alone.

Don't say such a sad thing. You've got us, right, Mr. Tanaka?

Right. I support you no matter what the other alumni say.

Did Mr. Kumada say anything?

He said the same thing.

"What we need aren't skills but members."

He won't show up until there are male members.

Mm. Don't worry.

If Mr. Kumada is pleased with this, the other alumni will be on board.

Don't worry. Just be patient.

- Okay. - Okay.

Okay, eat up.

I'm digging in.

The fire's a bit strong.

It looks hot.

? CHIEFEDITORFIRSTJOB, ?HAKONETRACKPROJECT ? JOBHUNTINGHUSTLE, ?GETSERIOUS

CLUB ADMISSION FORM

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY

Man, this place is like heaven.

Did something happen? You were so upbeat yesterday.

Nothing. By the way, Rui, how do you get credits without showing up to school?

I'm a professional shut-in.

That doesn't answer my question.

Morichimu, did you fail a class or something?

I was told that I had to join the Sumo Club if I wanted to graduate.

Endurance and patience? They're such outdated concepts.

Oh, we still have a sumo club?

Yeah, although it's just one female member.

A female sumo wrestler? Tell me more.

I just met her. I'll just go with the flow there.

I found you.

What are you doing here?

I didn't want our precious new member to run away, so I came to get you.

Wow.

Oh.

This is called a "teppo."

I see.

Bend your knees and step into the pillar with your right foot

while thrusting your right hand against it.

Straighten both arms, and then do the same with your left.

Oh, okay.

Bend your knees.

Okay.

Ouch.

Straighten your arms.

Bend your knees.

Next is suriashi.

Bend down and spread your knees.

Elbows out front and close your armpits tight.

Next, do it as quickly as you can.

Move clockwise with your hands like this.

Then move counterclockwise with your arms to the other side.

This is Ryota Moriyama, a trial member. It's his third day of practice.

- I'm sorry. - Seven.

Do your best.

- All right. - Bend down.

You can do it.

It's a male. We got a male member.

Yes. Clear this away.

- Coming. - Let's toast.

Yes, let's toast.

Thank you for waiting.

Cheers.

Here you are.

- Moriyama is training hard every day. - One more time?

How many times do we have to do this?

He's still inflexible, but everyone starts off like that.

Do your best.

- It doesn't hurt. You can do it. - It's been four years... We did it.

He looks like he's in pain.

- Do your best. - I can't.

This is the fourth day. He's managed to continue.

Honoka is as strict as always.

It's gonna be fun training him.

- Show me more energy. - Yes.

Crouch lower. Lower.

Yes.

That's right. Close your armpits tight.

- Yes. - Yes.

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SUMO CLUB

Let's do five.

- Let's do five. - Okay.

Yes.

All right.

- Six. - Oh.

He's here.

- Come on in. - Come on.

Come on in.

I... Wait, wait...

Mr. Kumada, please go easy on him.

Don't worry. Whip him into shape.

- All right. - All right.

Two.

- All right. - All right.

Three.

- All right. - All right.

Four.

Arisa, how long will he keep wearing those boxers?

Well, you know kids these days.

What's important is how you start.

Right.

All right, I'm leaving.

Wait, Mr. Kumada. I'll make him take it off soon, but not just yet, okay?

All right.

Eight.

- All right. - All right.

Bring it.

I seriously can't do this. It's hopeless.

Eh?

Eh?

Eh.

What's this?

Okay. A bit more. Just a bit. There you go.

- Let's do it again. - All right.

- Yes. - A bit more.

Go.

Come on. Push. Yes, lower your hips and push.

Lower your hips and push.

- Ouch. - Are you even eating properly?

- Come on. One more time. - What's with these people?

They've been waiting a long time for a male member.

- Ishii. It's your turn. - All right.

- Bring it on. - Come on.

Come on. Bring it.

Here I come.

- All right. - Lower your hips.

You're up?

Everyone's at Tanaka's chanko restaurant. They said to come once you wake up.

What?

They're waiting.

Seriously? Aren't you going?

Well, I wasn't invited.

I have morning practice, so I'll go to bed.

Huh? What do you mean?

You live here?

I got into a little trouble at my apartment.

Trouble?

I was only training in my room. Shiko and teppo...

But I like it better here.

There's no rent and I can practice first thing in the morning.

You really love sumo, huh?

Beginners shouldn't do head-to-head training like that.

I had no other choice.

Once you take a bath, you should do some stretching... or you'll get injured.

W-what?

Nothing.

This place has such a long history.

CAPTAIN, DIRECTOR, SUPERVISOR, CURRENT MEMBER: HONOKA OBA

Don't you get lonely by yourself?

Not at all.

Guessed as much.

I'll get going.

CHANKO RESTAURANT HOSAKI

Welcome.

- Oh, come on. - Everyone's waiting for you.

- Thank you. - Good evening.

Drink up.

- Oh, he's here. - Hurry and come in.

- You're so late. - I'm sorry.

- What were you doing? - Hurry, have a seat. You, move over.

Here, right off the stove.

It's here. Ryota, this is for you. Eat up and get fat.

Okay.

It's been a year since we made the ring with hoses.

Why is it made with hoses?

The club couldn't afford anything else. And the alumni didn't chip in this year.

Why not?

Why not? Because the Kyoritsu University Sumo Club isn't a woman's club.

- That's right. - Yeah. That's exactly right.

But she's trying hard all by herself.

Mr. Kumada knows that.

But of course. Please excuse me!

It's all right. Now eat up!

- Forget about it. Now, drink up. - Let's drink. Let's do a toast.

- This is for Ryota. - Cheers.

Mm.

SUMO CHANGED MY LIFE BY TOMIO AOKI

Okay...

I'm from the Sumo Club. We welcome trial members too.

I'm from the Sumo Club. We offer delicious food too.

Here.

What?

Yes.

Fine.

I'm from the Sumo Club. Please visit us.

I'm from the Sumo Club. We offer delicious food too.

Hello, I'm from the Sumo Club. Please visit us.

The Sumo Club?

I didn't know we had a sumo club.

You should go.

No way.

Are you up for this or not?

This is useless.

There's that event for introducing sports clubs to new students soon.

- We should just participate in that. - An event?

I think it's next week. You could do a demonstration.

A demonstration?

- Hey, Ryota. - Ooh.

Go on ahead.

Hey, I heard you got a job.

Yeah...

Why didn't you tell me? That's impressive.

Thanks.

Hey, let's celebrate at today's welcoming party for new sports members.

But I'm not in a sports club...

Don't worry.

Just come for the free food.

I want to hear more about your job hunting.

Sure.

THE SUMO CLUB IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS. WE OFFER DELICIOUS FOOD.

What?

- I'll tell you the location later. - Sure.

- You better come. - For sure.

- Don't back out on me. - Okay.

See you.

You're gonna ditch practice to play?

No, it's for publicity.

What?

It's a welcoming party. It's a chance to get new members.

I'm going too.

What? You don't have to. You've got practice.

I'm going.

FULLY RESERVED, KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SPORTS CLUB FESTIVAL EVE, STARTS AT 6 P.M.

What?

Hey, what are you doing?

Teppo.

On a utility pole?

Is that strange?

Arisa told me not to wear my jersey.

Mm.

I'm glad to hear that.

Okay, let's go.

Sure.

Let's get new members.

Ryota, over here.

Hey.

Okay, let's work separately here.

The key is to approach the strays. That'll be more effective.

Strays?

Yeah, people who are alone.

Oh...

Do your best.

Oh.

Don't forget to smile.

Smile...

Yeah. You can do it. All the best.

Sure.

Strays...

Man, that hit the spot.

- Hi. - Oh...

Take a seat, Saki.

- Oh... - Right.

Oh, a stray.

Good evening.

Are you a freshman?

If you're alone, why don't you come join us?

You're cute. Come on.

Whoa...

- That hurt. What's your problem? - Excuse me.

- Sorry. - Excuse me.

I like you. Which club are you interested in?

The Sumo Club.

Sumo? There's a sumo club?

We serve delicious chanko hot pot. Interested?

Congratulations on getting a job offer, Ryota.

- Cheers. - Congratulations.

Thank you!

You're incredible.

Actually, I applied to the same company.

Hmm.

They rejected me right away.

I see.

Me too. I didn't even get an interview.

A company of that caliber won't even look at resumes from our university.

It's nothing personal.

I know, but it's still depressing.

You don't need to be. You need connections to get into a company like that.

I'm not saying that having connections is a bad thing.

Of course, it's better to have some.

What are you saying?

What?

If you've got something to say, then just say it.

No, I just...

You can't blame him for thinking that way.

What?

You've been wandering aimlessly since you quit the baseball club.

And you weren't even putting any effort into job hunting.

I've never been the type to put in effort.

That's precisely what I'm talking about.

People like you get on our nerves the most.

Wait, did something happen between you two?

Hey, can I ask you something?

What is it?

Someone wants our club's contact info, but "I" am bad with the Internet.

"I"?

Sumo Club?

Could you come over for a bit?

Sure.

I'll wait for you over there.

Excuse me, but he's doing his best in the Sumo Club right now.

You shouldn't make assumptions.

Wait, Ryota?

Well, you see...

Oh, you two were handing out flyers together, right?

Look.

I was short on credits,

so I had to join the Sumo Club if I wanted to graduate.

I got a job, so I have to graduate. Right?

I guess so.

Of course, you'd never take sumo seriously.

Of course not.

Wasn't that too harsh?

What?

You came.

All right...

Hey.

Oh, Mr. Kumada. Thanks to you, he hasn't quit yet.

But he's still pending.

Why is he still pending? Because of the paperwork?

Something like that.

You can forget about all that. I'll allow it.

I disagree.

Oh? And who do you think you are?

There's no guarantee he'll continue. He needs a trial period.

I see. Then at what point will you let him join?

If he goes ten rounds with me.

What?

Ten rounds?

You have to compete against her ten times.

Compete?

He can join if he wins even once.

But if he loses them all, he'll have to quit.

- What? - Honoka...

Why?

He's both a senior and a beginner.

By the time he learns the basics, he'll be graduating.

It'd be a waste of time to train him.

Newbie, what do you plan to do?

I'll do it. I mean, I have no intention of quitting.

I'm sorry, but I won't hold back.

Winning one match will be a cinch.

Round one, take your stance.

Ready?

- Ouch, that hurt. - Match ends.

Ouch...

You lunged at me before the match even began.

The match starts once both wrestlers have both hands off the ground.

Darn it!

Round two, take your stance.

Go.

Match ends.

Don't run away. Give it all you've got.

Round three, take your stance.

Get moving.

Match ends.

Hey, newbie. She's a girl.

Grappling her mawashi gives you a better chance.

Round four.

Take your stance.

Get moving. Go on.

- Oh, no. - Okay.

Match ends.

Round five...

take your stance.

Ready? Fight.

Go on.

Match ends.

Darn it.

Match ends.

- Match ends. - Wow...

Match ends.

The next round is the ninth.

Yeah.

Darn it.

Take your stance.

Okay...

Get moving.

Match ends.

It hurts.

Okay.

Hey, newbie. Do something.

Fight like your life depends on it. Show me some guts.

Wait. Crouch lower and aim for when your opponent attacks.

Be patient and wait for her to take a break.

When she does, that's your chance.

Do your best.

What did you tell him?

Nothing.

Don't you have to head back to the teachers' office?

It's okay.

Okay...

Round ten, take your stance.

No waiting.

Get moving.

Whoa, I won. I really won. Her hand touched the floor first.

That was a "kabaite" just now. Honoka wins.

"Kabaite"?

She put her hand down first to protect her opponent.

Kabaite means you lose.

I see.

So you lost, huh?

I'm not allowed to join even if I wanted to.

I wonder why Honoka said that in the first place, though.

I mean, you need three people to join the group match.

What? Did I not tell you that?

No, you didn't. I can't join alone, so this agreement is over.

But what about your graduation?

But there's nothing I can do about this.

Then, what if you recruit new members? Honoka might change her mind.

That's a crazy idea.

Right. Honoka asked me to give you this.

RYOTA MORIYAMA

My condition will not change.

Well? Will you give up on graduating?

We're the cheerleading club.

- Come and dance with us. - Come and dance.

- You've got a good physique. Come in. - Huh? No way.

Introducing to you the soccer club.

We're the baseball club.

The soccer players will now demonstrate their juggling skills.

Next up is the Sumo Club. Come on up.

- Sumo? - Please.

- She's cute. - Eh, you can do sumo?

Wow.

I'm Honoka Oba, captain of the Sumo Club.

Captain?

This year marks the 103rd year of the Kyoritsu University Sumo Club.

Fifty years ago, our school even produced a yokozuna-ranked wrestler.

Wow.

I'll be waiting for you to join.

Well... Sumo is fun. Thank you.

Is that all for introductions?

Yes.

Ms. Oba, can you give us a demonstration?

Oh, then I'll do the ceremonial stomping.

Okay.

Wow.

That's so cool.

- Wow. - Amazing.

Incredible.

Wow.

Incredible.

- Wow. - Incredible.

Impressive.

Sumo is incredible.

Don't you want to see a match?

I do. I'll go up against her. I'll do it.

People are interested. Could you demonstrate a match?

You can't unless you're wearing a mawashi.

What? Of course, we don't have one.

Over here.

- No way. - Whoa, look at him.

Let's have a match.

If I win, then let me join the Sumo Club.

Fine.

It seems we have a challenger.

And now, please begin the match.

Hey, wait. If you pull, the mawashi will...

That's why I told you that it needs to be on tight.

Oh, no.

Be patient and wait for her to take a break.

When she does, that's your chance.

Are you all right?

- Excuse me. - Are you okay?

Ryota, are you okay?

Thank you.

I won, right? Kabaite means you win. Right?

Whoa.

H-Hey...

You lose by "fujo-make."

What?

Hey... Everyone's staring at you.

Hey, Ryota. Don't cry.

? When the voice that I heard like the song of the bird ?

? Seemed to whisper sweet music to me ?

? I could hear the dull buzz of the bee ?

? In the blossoms as you said to me ?

? With a heart that is true I'll be waiting for you ?

? In the shade of the old apple tree ?

? When the voice that I heard like the song of the bird ?

? Seemed to whisper sweet music to me ?

? I could hear the dull buzz of the bee ?

? In the blossoms as you said to me ?

? With a heart that is true I'll be waiting for you ?

? In the shade of the old apple tree ?

? With a heart that is true I'll be waiting for you ?

? In the shade of the old apple tree ?

Find new members by the day of the tournament.

Please.

If my articles can bring even just one new member, I'd like to help.

- I want to join the Sumo Club. - Me too.

I'm just happy to see so many people doing shiko together.

Oh, it's the muscle man.

I'd consider joining the club if you get bodybuilding machines.

This is like a bible to me.

Mr. Aoki is an incredible person.

A sport that allows someone small to defeat someone big.

That is sumo.

You can start by practicing the shiko.

SEE YOU NEXT EPISODE!

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