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SUMO DO, SUMO DON'T

Can Aoki push him out of the ring? He utilizes his opponent's thrust...

And there it is. His specialty, the uchimuso.

And you are?

It's... It's really you.

It hurts... I'm not dreaming.

22 DAYS UNTIL THE EAST JAPAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

I'm Honoka Oba,

a sophomore member of the Kyoritsu University Sumo Club.

What? You're in the sumo club?

Yes. I joined the club because you're my idol.

Me?

Yes.

Oh.

Excuse me... You're even more handsome in person.

- Me? - Yes.

Oh... I'm embarrassed.

Ah... What you wrote in your book about the future of sumo moved me deeply.

Oh.

Thank you.

"Shiko is the foundation for everything." I treasure these words of yours.

I see.

Excuse me...

It really is you, Mr. Aoki.

I'm Tazawa. I met you once when I was still a student.

Ah. I remember.

You were the assistant back then.

That's right. It's been so long. What brings you here today?

Well... I just happened to be passing by, and it brought back memories.

Were you able to find this place all right?

The sumo club moved here ten years ago

after the other building was torn down during the renovation.

So that's why this place is so shabby.

Yeah.

Oh... I'm sorry.

Not at all.

She's the captain of the sumo club.

Have you introduced yourself?

Yes.

She's a huge fan of yours.

Oh, you should get his autograph since he's here. Come on.

Would it be all right?

Oh, sure.

Oh, but I don't have a pen. How about a marker...

Marker? Oh, I'll go buy one.

- Oh, sorry. Hey, wait. - Yes?

Here, use this.

Thank you.

- Be careful, okay? - Okay.

What brings you here so suddenly, Mr. Aoki?

Oh, well...

Do the alumni know you're here today?

No.

Oh, no. If they see you here, it could get really bad.

Especially with Kumada. Every time he talks about you,

he says, "I'm going to beat up that liar if I ever see him again."

Right. Some alumni will show up to today's practice,

so you should leave through the back door while you can.

The back door?

That's right.

I can't take it anymore...

- Are you okay? - Where's the bathroom?

It's over there.

Are you all right?

The door won't open.

I see.

So you decided to become a member of the sumo club?

Yes, I'm sorry. I should've asked for your permission first.

It's not a problem.

I had a feeling, anyway.

What?

You looked so happy when you were in the sumo club room.

Don't worry about us. I'll find someone to replace you.

Thank you very much.

Are you open?

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

Tanaka...

I'm sorry, but this is all I have. I haven't finished prepping for today.

This is great. I eat convenience store lunches every day.

Thank you.

So, how's the business doing?

Is the chanko restaurant chain doing well?

It is. My wife takes care of it.

- I see. - I have it easy.

That's why I can do anything I want.

- Uh-huh. You're so lucky. - Right?

Yes.

Delicious.

Actually...

Can I...

stay with you for a while?

What?

There's a lot of catching up for us to do.

I also have a fan in the sumo club.

I want to pass on my ideas of sumo to the club members.

Uh...

Aoki...

Yeah?

I hate to say this after not seeing you for so long...

Then don't say it.

I think it's better if you don't show up at the sumo club anymore.

What? Why not?

You shouldn't come here that often either. Kumada visits here pretty often.

I plan on apologizing to Kumada one day.

Apologize? Then why did you write that stuff about him in the first place?

"I was born in Matsumae District, Hokkaido."

SUMO CHANGED MY LIFE BY TOMIO AOKI

I helped my father, who was a fisherman,

which helped develop my lower body.

"My grandfather suggested that I try sumo, and I rose to prominence in no time."

But you were born in Tokyo, right?

And your dad, a fisherman?

I was talking about Chiyonofuji,

but the writer mistakenly thought it was about me.

But there's more. Listen to this part.

"The night we won the league championship,"

the alumni changed their tun and praised us,

rejoicing in the resurgence of Kyoritsu University's sumo club.

The leader, Shikada, a pseudonym, knelt on the ground,

"shedding tears and apologizing for his cruel actions over the years."

Anyone who knew about this incident would know you're talking about Kumada.

You don't get it. Writers like to exaggerate.

I was tricked. I'm a victim.

But the worst part was that you even made Natsuko into an enemy.

After writing such lies, it's no surprise that she turned her back on you.

Seven.

Seven.

- Come on. Give it your all. - Okay.

Eight.

- Eight. - Come on, say it louder.

Okay.

Nine.

Nine.

One hundred.

- One hundred. - One hundred.

You guys.

There's no way you'll win next month if you're already this worn out.

With our help in your training, you need to give us at least one win.

Well, I'm sure we can win at least one.

I won't lose.

Don't overestimate yourself.

I agree with her.

We need three wins in a five-player match. In short, we need to win all our matches.

That's impossible for me.

Don't say that when you haven't even tried.

- Ouch. - It's all about guts and spirit.

I'm sorry.

All right then.

I'll give you an incentive.

Ooh...

All right.

But listen. You've got to win at least once.

What exactly is this incentive?

Let's see... Well...

I'll put in a sumo ring.

- That's Kumada for you. - Wow.

Really?

It's a promise. Win, even if it kills you.

Okay.

The water's so cold.

I have a suggestion.

Why don't we try to find one more member before the tournament?

An exercise machine would be better than a sumo ring.

I thought the same. With five members, we could still win with two losses.

With a good strategy, we might be able to win once.

An exercise machine would be better than a sumo ring.

In any case, let's just enter the tournament.

Finding new members is the most difficult task.

I have an idea.

An exercise machine would be better than...

Be quiet.

Let's upgrade the website.

Website?

Yes.

I agree. Just having a website isn't enough to attract new members.

Is there anything we can do to get more members?

Of course, there is.

Really? Then you make it.

What? Me?

Please. You're the only friend I can ask.

Really?

Actually, I was thinking of making a new game app.

So you'll do it?

Yes, but I'll need a few things.

First, I need an introduction video of the members.

Okay, okay, it's recording.

- Okay. - Come on, let's do the shiko.

- Arisa, you do it too. - With a loud voice.

Okay.

We'll start with the right foot. And smile.

Okay.

Ready? Here we go.

- One. - One.

- Two. - Two.

Three.

Three.

Some pictures of your practice.

20 DAYS UNTIL THE EAST JAPAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

Wait...

And I need a message from Honoka.

How about a message for those interested in the sumo club?

We're in the middle of training. Focus.

Hey, come on. Stop that.

- Stop that. - We're in the middle of training, Ryota.

- Let go. Ryota... - Ow, that hurts.

Okay, this is our one and only female member.

We're recruiting new members. Arisa, can you help us too?

Okay... I got it.

- Here, her name is "Wa." - Okay, we're done.

Mr. Aoki.

What?

- "Mister..." - Oh, hello.

- Please... - Oh.

Over there.

Why is he here?

He insisted on coming.

I thought that the other alumni wouldn't be here on a weekday.

That may be true, but still...

But this is really bad. What if they find out?

Ms. Arisa, who is that?

- This is Mr. Tomio Aoki, an alumnus. - Right.

Oh, the one who wrote Honoka's so-called bible?

Right.

Line up. Let's properly greet Mr. Aoki.

- Okay. - Okay.

Thank you for coming.

- Thank you for coming. - Oh, no...

He said today will be his last visit, so just let him be, all right?

Four.

Five.

Five.

Six.

Six.

Hey. Seven.

Seven.

Eight.

Eight.

Tuck your elbows further in.

Yes, sir.

Don't let your opponent get an undergrip easily on you.

Yes, sir.

- Crouch lower. - Yes, sir.

Tuck in your elbows further.

- Crouch lower. - Yes, sir.

I said, elbows in. Crouch lower and chin up.

Dashi-nage is not a horizontal technique. Go downwards, like this.

Yes, sir.

Don't use your arms. Use your hips.

Hips... Got it.

Throw from the hips. Just like that.

- Let's do it again. - Okay.

- He's totally crazy about sumo. - Do it again.

Yes... Just like that.

They will be participating in their first tournament this month.

Can you give them a few words of encouragement, Mr. Aoki?

First tournament, huh?

I remember those days.

It reminds me of the first time we participated in a tournament.

We didn't even know the rules, and lost miserably.

- Is that true? - Yes.

- But it was so much fun. - Indeed.

So just do your best.

If you do your best, I guarantee you'll enjoy it.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

How inspiring...

Um... My wife is visiting her parents, so I have to head back to the restaurant.

Come on over, okay?

Don't be shy.

Eating chanko is also part of training.

How inspiring...

The baked eggs...

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Eat to your heart's content.

Delicious.

Thank you for waiting. Here's the baked eggs.

- Yeah, it's here. - Oh, thank you.

- Eat up, okay? - Thank you.

- Let's all eat up. - All right...

Mm.

- Would you like some, Mr. Aoki? - Yes, thank you.

- Here. - Thank you.

- Delicious. - Ah, this is so good.

It's delicious.

Mr. Aoki, can I please have your autograph?

Oh... Sure.

- More protein here. - It's not good together with that.

Please.

TOMIO AOKI

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Oh. It's delicious. Thank you.

Oh, you look so happy. You're like a different person.

Of course. I'll make it a family heirloom.

I see your feminine side.

- Hey. - Mr. Kumada.

Oh... So you guys came.

Uh...

Oh, Kumada. I'm sorry but we're all booked for today.

Oh, don't worry about me. I'll just join them.

All right. Wait... Was someone else here?

What? No...

- Tanaka, it's so cramped in here. - Yes.

The other customers won't be here for a while, right?

- Let's open up the room. - Wait. This room is reserved.

Mr. Kumada.

Hmm?

Oh, Aoki.

Aoki. What the heck are you doing here?

Um... It's been a long time.

How dare you show your face, you liar.

Please calm down, Kumada. Not with the sumo club members around.

- I think I'll head home. - Me too.

Huh? But we haven't eaten much...

Okay, let's go.

What does he mean by "liar"?

That book is all lies.

It's not all lies. I mean...

Then why didn't you visit the sumo club for ten years? Huh?

It's because you were feeling guilty, weren't you, Aoki?

Kumada...

I'm warning you, Aoki.

You better not show your face around me again. Get lost.

- Um... - Ouch...

They're not all lies, are they?

Mr. Aoki?

Don't call me "mister."

Hey, eating is also part of training. Eat it all up.

- Got it? - Yes.

- Let's eat. - Okay.

Would you like a beer?

- Beer sounds great. - Okay.

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SUMO CLUB

SUMO CHANGED MY LIFE BY TOMIO AOKI

It's useless.

Huh? Why?

You're bad at taking photos. The pictures you sent are totally useless.

Then you take it.

No way. I told you that I'm a professional shut-in, didn't I?

Anyway, who is this old guy?

Oh, he's a sumo club alumnus.

I see.

- Is he okay? - Huh?

He's crying.

What?

Oh...

Maybe he was remembering his younger days?

Younger days?

The sumo club looks fun.

Fun?

I'm all bruised up.

Yeah...

but still.

What?

You have a place you can go back to.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

One.

One.

Two.

Two.

Three.

Three.

Bend forward.

Okay.

- Okay. - Okay.

- Okay. One more time around. - Okay.

- Okay. - Crouch lower.

Okay.

Okay, let's take a break.

- Hey. - What?

Hey. It's a peeping tom.

Hey, you.

- Hey, stop. That way. - Honoka. Come this way.

- Chase after him. - Hey, stop.

Get him.

Watch the wall.

Watch out. You little...

Wow. That's the deadly "shitate-nage."

Oh, this looks really bad. You've gone and done it. Just horrible.

Wait, it's just for research.

Research?

Are you from the editorial club?

Huh?

Did you take my place in covering this club?

Hi, I'm Shun Kato.

Fifty-six. Fifty-seven.

Fifty-eight. Fifty-nine. Sixty.

- That was great. - Thank you very much.

Let's go.

Yes, just like that.

Aoki?

I'm sorry that I didn't report this to you earlier.

I see... So he's alive.

Huh?

If he shows up again, let me know right away.

Keep him there until I arrive.

Oh... Sure.

- One more time. - Let's go.

Bring it.

She's just like Takemikazuchi.

Hmm? What?

There are various theories regarding the origin of sumo,

but I find the "kuni-yuzuri" myth in the Kojiki most interesting.

Amaterasu-Omikami, queen of Takamagahara,

sent the brute Takemikazuchi to take over Izumo Province.

He fought Takeminakata, son of the great king Okuninushi,

in a battle of strength.

And that is said to be the origin of sumo.

- I see... - Okay, bring it.

The term "yokozuna" was coined

as strong gods are said to be inhabiting the ropes,

and only strong wrestlers are allowed to tighten these ropes.

By the way, Takemikazuchi is often used as a motif in video games...

You don't look very interested in what I'm saying.

What?

Well... People often tell me that I talk too much.

Actually, I was thinking how incredible you are.

Okay, bring it.

Okay, bring it.

That's so cool.

Want to try?

What?

According to sumo textbooks, when you put on a mawashi,

you have to brace yourself both physically and mentally,

and tighten the mawashi with a pure spirit of joy...

We know.

They're not getting crushed by the mawashi, are they?

- Don't worry. You're fine. - Okay...

Oh...

It's so simple.

It's the perfect combat wear.

It looks good.

It suits you.

No need to hold back.

Place your hands between their chest and armpits and push as hard as you can.

Crouch down and press your head against his right breast.

Okay.

Give it everything you've got.

Don't be afraid.

Trust in your muscles.

Crouch low and then push as hard as you can...

Bring it.

Here I go...

- Go. - Great. Just like that.

- Push. - Keep pushing.

- Open your legs. - Crouch lower...

- Keep moving forward. - Just like that... Give it your all.

All right. Do what you just did one more time.

Give it all you've got.

One more time.

Crouch low...

Bring it.

Go. Push. Keep going.

Stay down low. Crouch low.

- Yes, just like that. Keep pushing. - Push. Like that.

Thank you for today.

Please come anytime.

You're always welcome here.

Write a good article.

Thank you.

Hmm?

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SUMO CLUB

Chiri.

Good job today. The editorial club is here.

Good job.

- Good job. - Good job.

Saki, what brings you here?

It's about Noguchi's replacement.

Oh, thank you. He was just here.

- What? - That's right.

What?

- What? - Who?

- What? - What?

So he spied on us while pretending to be from the editorial club?

Probably...

For now, I'm supposed to cover the sumo club. There's no one else.

Ren, you're amazing.

This is suspicious.

Um, this was out front.

- What? - Yes.

It seems like he forgot it.

A camera lens...

- Oh, my... - I knew it.

That little...

There are lots of peeping incidents with the girls' clubs.

It's rare to see a girl wearing a mawashi.

But for some reason, he didn't seem like a bad guy.

Thank you.

I'll ask the sports editorial team just in case,

but let me know if you find anything.

Sure.

Also...

I got a job offer too.

Really? That's great.

Daiki wants the three of us to celebrate.

Sure.

I'll call you again.

Okay.

Saki...

Congratulations.

Thanks.

CHANKO RESTAURANT HOSAKI

KYORITSU UNIVERSITY SUMO CLUB

WE'RE RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS AND ASSISTANTS.

Hey, take a look. Isn't this impressive?

Oh, wow.

Indeed.

Rui takes incredible photos.

Huh?

Here.

- Oh, thank you. - Excuse me.

- Sure. - Whoa...

A peeping tom? Are you sure you're okay?

Yes, I am.

I'll be with her.

You could've stayed at my place if my wife were home.

It's okay.

Um, what about Mr. Aoki?

Well, he left.

He was putting on a brave front, but it seems like his wife kicked him out.

I wonder if he found a place to stay.

It opened.

Uh...

There it is.

I'm surprised that you actually walked us back.

I left something behind, so might as well.

- Huh? - What?

Who closed the door all the way? It gets stuck.

Huh?

It won't open at all.

I need to escape.

Huh? Did you hear something?

Ah. A burglar? I'm not letting him get away.

Who are you?

- I'm sorry. - Okay... It's locked.

Where's the key?

- Inside. - Why?

Why would I lock it just to go out for a meal?

This is not the countryside, unlike where you're from.

Huh?

- Let's try the other window. - Huh?

- Okay. - Hey, wait.

Who are you? Why are you here?

Well, I just came to get something I left behind.

- Left behind? - Yes.

Like what?

My camera lens.

Are you... a burglar?

- No... I'm not. - Burglar. Get back here.

Wow...

What's happening?

Mr. Aoki... I mean, the liar is fighting someone.

What?

- Ouch... That hurt. - I'm sorry.

Mr. Aoki, are you all right?

Hey, you. You won't get away with this.

Are you okay? Please open the door.

We should call the police.

I'm all right.

I don't want to cause a scene, so can you give me a second?

All right.

I'm not sure about this.

GEORGE SMILEY, HARUO YAMAMOTO, MASAKO MAMIYA, HOSAKU TANAKA, TOMIO AOKI

Are you crying?

No, of course not.

They say you tear up more easily as you age.

What's your problem? I'm going to beat you up.

Weren't you crying yesterday too?

What?

You were sitting here watching the practice.

How do you know that?

I'm a careful observer.

What?

What exactly happened?

Were you reminded of your lost youth?

Or do you have some sort of regret?

This way?

Are you sure about this?

- Be careful. - Okay.

Take off your shoes.

Oh, sorry...

Huh? That's the peeping tom.

It's him.

Things happened...

and I found myself here.

I don't know why I came here.

It's probably a homing instinct. Your subconscious led you here.

I see... I was here for eight years, after all.

Eight years?

Yeah...

It's been eight years for me too.

For those eight years, I was always alone.

I had no peers. And I was always alone in the sumo club.

I never even won one match.

But on the eighth year, I finally made friends.

And I won for the first time.

Since then, my life sparkled like a miracle.

A miracle, huh?

Yes, a miracle.

That's why I lost everything after just a brief moment.

Okay...

It was the opposite for me.

I couldn't find a job. And I pushed my friends away.

Eight years later, I found myself alone.

It's probably better that way.

Aoki...

Aoki, do you recognize my voice? It's Natsuko.

It's been so long.

Can you open the door?

Aoki, I suffered so much because of that book.

My ex-husband became suspicious of me...

and the alumni members called me selfish.

Why did you lie and say that we were dating?

You've caused me such pain.

If you're truly apologetic...

then make a proper visit to the sumo club.

You're lucky... You still have a place to go back to.

You should talk to them now. Timing is important, you know?

I'll go out that way.

Wait.

Okay...

Young man, when you feel lost, do some shiko.

"Shiko is the foundation for everything."

Okay.

- Let's go. - Okay.

This is tough.

Oh... You scared me.

You're... Rui, aren't you?

Took you long enough.

I knew after I saw those photos. Thanks for coming. I was waiting.

I was doing it for a friend.

Are you all right?

I'm sorry for all of the trouble I've caused.

So this is the peeping tom?

Oh, no... He's not.

He's a friend of mine.

Friend? So everything is okay?

It is.

Aoki...

Yes?

Promise me that you'll come visit the sumo club no matter what.

I will.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Wait...

They said your book was all lies.

But you said you wanted to make sumo into an Olympic event one day.

And you said both men and women would compete in the same ring.

Was that a lie too?

No, it's not.

It's my dream.

The day will come when both men and women

will compete as teammates in the same ring.

And I see that day getting closer.

I genuinely felt that way while watching the Kyoritsu Sumo Club's practice.

Then you really are my teacher.

Well... I'm really thankful to you, Shun.

Huh?

After I quit the baseball club,

you played computer games with me without asking anything.

It really saved me.

It's really nothing.

I'm just not interested in other people's lives.

I see. But still, it made me happy.

Thank you.

Sure.

- See you. - Yeah.

Oh, wait.

Join the sumo club.

What?

I mean, we need more members.

And I think it would be fun if you joined.

Come on.

I'll be waiting.

Oh, are you looking for something?

Is this what you're looking for?

It's your family heirloom, right?

Of course.

SUMO CHANGED MY LIFE BY TOMIO AOKI

? When the love in your eyes I could see ?

? 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 ?

? 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 ?

EPISODE 4 PREVIEW

All we see are mawashi.

I'm thankful just for the fact that Kyoritsu can join in the team match.

Do your best whoever your opponent is.

Keppare!

The springtime of youth is amazing.

Aren't you in love with anyone?

I won't say I'm not.

None of you can properly do sumo. You don't understand what it is.

Why do you love sumo so much?

Anyone can fight against bigger people, no matter how small they are.

That's why I love sumo.

You've got what you wanted.

The rest is up to you.

SEE YOU NEXT EPISODE!

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