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Anyway, it's Kaori's job to check out our clients.

She takes a trip, and leaves me behind broke.

Who does she think she is anyway?

This is the roulette table the client spoke of.

I wonder if our client is one of these gamblers?

Sir?

Aren't you going to place a bet?

She's something else!

Will you place a bet?

Yes, certainly! I'm going to place a bet.

Very well, let's proceed.

Mokkori bust!

Some cleavage!

You bet!

What makes it so special is that you can almost see everything, but not quite.

Right.

Oh, no! While under the spell of feminine charms I bet it all.

On thirteen noir no less. What an unlucky spot!

What?

Thirteen noir, a number that seems to suit you nicely, Sir.

You are...

That's some skill you've got, putting the ball just where you want it, Dealer.

I'm Yoko; Yoko Makino.

Yoko? If I'm not mistaken, this casino belongs to the Kiei-kai,

a powerful, nation-wide Yakuza syndicate, doesn't it?

What's a vision like you doing in a place like this?

That's just it. I want to escape soon.

Cut these for me?

Cards?

My father was also a master dealer who was forced to work for the Kiei-kai,

and I inherited his ability.

But I have a gift, a horrible gift even my father didn't have.

Horrible?

Having discovered it, they don't want to let me go.

I'm done.

Oh, Shinkeisuijaku?

Something like that.

Wow! As impressive as advertised!

How do you do it? Come on, teach me!

It's not a trick.

Two of Diamonds,

Two of Spades,

King of Diamonds, King of Hearts

and this is the Seven of Clubs.

For some reason, I'm able to read the cards

with an accuracy of almost one hundred percent.

Psychic ability? I can see why they wouldn't want to let you go.

But at long last I have it within my grasp, my chance to leave them.

Soon the Kiei-kai is going to have a showdown with an opposing syndicate,

the Kooen-kai.

Kooen-kai? Both groups are engaged in a dispute over Shinjuku, aren't they.

The Shinjuku territory is what's on the line in this showdown.

I was chosen to represent the Kiei-kai as a gambler in the contest.

No, actually, I volunteered of my own free will.

My arrangement with the Kiei-Kai is that I wash my hands of them if we win.

So, what do you want me for?

Protect me.

It appears the Kooen-kai have learned of my ability and want to get rid of me.

Please, Mr. Saeba. I'm betting on this showdown to win me my freedom.

Since you're a gambler, why not try your hand against mine?

If you win, I'll do the job.

And if I lose?

Mokkori bust!

With you what you see is what you get.

Oh well, I accept. Will it be cards? Or the roulette wheel perhaps?

No way, I wouldn't stand a chance.

We'll use the coins in my hand.

I'll drop the coins in my hand onto the floor,

and we'll name the number of coins and the amount by the sound they make.

Okay.

All right,

here I go.

Well, then?

Eleven coins, one hundred and sixty-two yen.

Wrong! My hearing is extraordinary.

One hundred sixty-one yen, ten coins.

Let's see. One, one hundred yen coin; four, ten yen coins;

four, five yen coins; and one, one yen coin.

All right, it's mokkori bust time!

Would you mind looking at my foot?

It looks delicious.

A one-yen coin?!

It landed on my foot, so it didn't make any sound.

You're much too green to be going against me. Thank you, Mr. Body guard.

My sweet mokkori is flying away.

What's happening?

There's someone going up against the dealer one-on-one.

What?!

The Kooen-kai must be furious! This dealer doesn't stand a chance!

Please...

It looks like Lady Luck is finally smiling on me in this last hand.

No change.

Call.

Full house.

Straight flush.

Lady Luck abandoned you the moment you challenged me.

The talk about you was true.

Mr. Wakagashira!

The man who sucks the luck from his opponents, the Vampire Gambler.

I'm surprised that one of our dealers could be taken so easily.

I'm the one who's surprised.

That the Kooen-kai would have such a poor dealer in its employment.

What?!

It looks as if you are the only man, Ryu.

The only man who might be able to defeat that woman from the Kiei-kai.

You're saying you hired me to face some woman?

If that's what you think, why not try your luck with her?

Okay, which is it?

Heads.

Damn! You win that one! One more time!

How about this time?

Tails.

Damn, one more round!

Come on. Why don't you stop? It's the same every time.

No winning and running! One last chance.

I'm betting my shot with you and these polka-dot boxers on this one!

Are you that dealer they call Yoko Makino or something?

And you are?

I'm...

Wow! I know! You're a magician, aren't you?

I'm the ronin gambler, Vampire Ryu.

I may be the man facing you in your upcoming duel with the Kooen-kai.

You're the Kooen-kai's gambler?

I'm going to decide that after I take you on.

If I decide that your skill is on a par with my own,

I intend to offer my services to the Kooen-kai.

Not that I expect that to be the case, however.

Sounds interesting. I'm curious to see what you can do.

Who's the dealer?

Be my guest.

You're too easy.

I touch the cards, and all your luck melts away.

Bet is one hundred thousand yen.

Fold.

You're folding without even looking at your cards?

Fold.

Okay, then...

Once again, one hundred thousand.

Fold.

Why? Could it be she's seen through my technique?

No, that's not possible.

Fold!

Enough! It's up to you whether you fold or not,

but you could at least look at one card!

That's not necessary.

With my pair of Queens, I can't beat your three Aces.

What?! You...

But Yoko, with things as they are there can be no contest.

That's true.

I'll bet everything on the next hand.

In exchange, you'll let me cut the cards one time after you've finished.

Well?

Fine! But listen to what I say!

I'm going to win the next hand with a royal straight flush!

You're mistaken if you think you can defeat me by cutting the cards once.

Showdown.

A pair of Aces.

What's your problem? I told you a royal straight flush, didn't I?

It looks like you weren't a worthy opponent, after all.

I sucked away all of your luck as well.

I wonder about that.

A lady who doesn't know when to quit.

Voila! A royal straight flu...

What the?!

I knew you'd put the five cards for the Royal Straight Flush on top.

So when I cut the cards, I switched the top one.

When you go back, tell Wakagashira there's no gambler who can beat me.

Sorry about having you return my clothes.

I hope you've learned your lesson, and you won't repeat such behavior.

We'll see. Next time it might be your turn to take your clothes off.

What's the problem? I thought the fun-with-cards was over.

There remains one round to go

with the stakes of the showdown life itself.

Give it up.

A rotten bug's life and Yoko's life aren't even in the same category.

Shut up!

This time, I won't miss.

Die!

So, what have you got up your sleeve now, Mr. Magician?

Very well.

When this coin falls, the fight is on.

Interesting.

Get ready!

He's too quick.

It's just that you were too slow, that's all.

Did you kill him?

Nope.

I hit his pistol with the bullet.

Two or three of his ribs might be broken, though.

What's the matter?

You're a pro all right. I'm seeing you in a different light.

I was worried your skill level was as low as your perversions.

It's just fine!

I take back what I just said.

But with your thigh all exposed like that...

The contest is tonight. If we don't take care of Yoko before then,

the Kooen-kai doesn't stand a chance.

But, Wakagashira, he ain't no average guy.

Even Vampire Ryu couldn't take him.

I beg you to wait! Please give me another chance.

Ryu?

It's true he beat me, but I'm just as much a pro. I know his weakness.

I wonder about that. Your opinion doesn't mean that much.

Just keep watching. I've already arranged something.

Man, am I stuffed! I can't eat another bite.

You ate a lot because you knew I was paying for it.

Maybe I'll deduct it from your fee.

Wait, it was a joke! You can eat as much as you like!

I'm going to the restroom.

Oh, sure.

Hi...

Hi! Is this the Lady's Room or something?

No, it's our private, reserved restroom.

Where is he? I wonder what happened?

What happened?!

That's one hazardous restroom. I almost forgot I was guarding you.

Well? Just look at the state he's in.

Very good. Increase the stimulation factor, and keep on pushing him.

What a shame about that girl!

If it wasn't for this job, it would have been mokkori!

Mr. Handsome, wanna play?

Mokkori bikini!

No! I almost lost it there.

Do what you like with us, Big Boy.

CONTROL!

I can't take anymore. No more.

I get the impression that the Kooen-kai has discovered my weakness.

They're one persistent bunch.

Your weakness is apparent to anyone.

Just don't think about women, and you'll be fine.

Won't work.

There's one part of me that my brain can't control,

but if something isn't done even my body won't stand the strain.

I got it!

I have a plan.

Don't laugh! If I'm discovered, this is all for nothing.

Yeah, I see. Doesn't look like he's around.

But just who is that big woman?

Beats me, but she's sure ugly.

She's beautiful!

They're here.

You're going to be joining us for a while, Ladies.

Still not ready, Kiei-kai?

I believe we've been waiting on you for over thirty minutes now.

You're coming with us too, Tall Lady.

Wakagashira has a thing for you.

Oh, I'm flattered.

I'm sure.

It's you!

Just a little longer, please? I'm sure Yoko will...

Enough!

Do you think I can wait all night?

Bring out another dealer, or would you rather we declare victory?

Wait!

Yoko!

It can't be!

I think I'll be a magician from now on.

Royal straight flush.

We've done it! Victory for Kiei-kai!

The Shinjuku territory is ours!

I've won. Now I can have my freedom.

Damn, those worthless...

Don't be so disappointed.

I'd be happy to comfort you if you'll have me.

My angel!

Are you sure

I'll do?

Wakagashira! Wakagashira!

I could grow to like this.

Banzai! Banzai!

Did you behave yourself while I was gone?

Yeah, yeah. I did.

What's the matter?

Yoko!

Ryo!

Yoko!

Mr. Saeba?

Let's do it!

Heads.

All right!

It's tails!

Hey, Handsome!

Yes?

I'm giving you my rights to her.

Right!

You're an ordinary lady now, Yoko. Here's to your happiness.

Ryo!

Hitting on someone's bride like that is too much even for you.

No, you've got it wrong!

You perverted maniac!

That really hurt!

City Hunter album offer!

We're going to give the City Hunter original soundtrack album,

due out on June 3, to, you better believe it, one hundred viewers!

It's a really great album,

and includes the City Hunter theme and other songs from the show!

Okay, that about wraps it up.

Hold on! Where're you going?

What? If the high school baseball team wins, you're off next week?

You octopus-head! You're not going anywhere!

But I don't want to be any sukeban's tutor!

But she really is pretty cute!

Next City Hunter: "One Dangerous Tutor - Home-Cooking from the Heart for a Sukeban"

See you then!