Asuka Kuraku.
Founder of the sole member, Asuka Group.
ASUKA KURAKU
Miko Domoto.
Nishi-ku's Stray Sukeban.
MIKO DOMOTO
Harumi Kozuki.
Private Taizan Academy, Student Body President.
HARUMI KOZUKI
This is a story of love and friendship among girls
who challenge the evil Zenchura organization,
to battle for control
of middle schools across Japan.
Asuka Group, present!
THE GLORIOUS ASUKA GROUP!
What is your request to me,
Akemi, the Young Chief of Saeki Middle School?
Asuka, are you aiming for my head!?
ASUKA, THE FAKE
Akemi's the third one!
Every leader in Nishisan-ku is being targeted.
Rumor has it the attacker resembles Asuka,
in both clothing and technique.
Hey, it wasn't you, was it?
You're not part-timing at Zenchura, right?
What!?
Hey, I'm just pulling your leg!
-Take this seriously! -This is no time for fooling around!
We must get to the bottom of this and prove Asuka's innocence.
That's easier said than done. How exactly do we do that?
Just as a massive dam collapses with a tiny breach,
credibility can crumble over trivial matters.
I don't need that.
Because I have two strong allies by my side!
-I'm all yours! -You can count on my counsel!
Asuka, you have a call! She said her name was Yoko!
From Yoko!?
COFFEE SHOP: CAMPHOR TREE
Yoko!
So you remembered me.
Who do you think I am?
-Always count on your pal, Yoko. -Always count on your pal, Yoko.
Asuka seems to be in a good mood.
I can't see the other girl's face.
-How many years has it been? -Four.
How have you been? Are you happy?
Comparatively.
You've gotten stronger, too.
Your countenance reflects the battles you're facing.
The old you would've come crying to me in a heartbeat.
Back then,
whenever I looked around, you were right there with me.
Alongside your forehead scar.
Yeah, who could forget, right?
Asuka, run!
Yoko!
Asuka, run!
You got it 'cause of me...
Don't worry about it.
Scars that can be erased with makeup
are nothing compared to the scars on your mind.
Scars on your mind?
I'm going to that summer cabin.
Is that cabin still there!?
Yup. Just as we left it.
-Wanna join me, Asuka? -I'd love that!
But I can't.
I can't leave town just yet.
Fair enough.
If you change your mind, I'll be at this address.
I'll be in town for two or three days.
You're leaving already, Yoko?
Yes.
Asuka,
let's get back together again, just like old times.
Sure.
I'll keep in touch.
I've seen her before!
The secret siege operation enters its second phase.
Asuka will soon realize how fragile and easily broken
people's trust can be.
There's only one woman who can move...
Asuka's heart.
HILLTOP CITY HOTEL
Living in a cabin with Yoko, huh?
Sounds lovely...
I'd love to go there and forget all my troubles.
"Anyone approached by Asuka Kuraku
is bound for hell."
Gimme a break!
It's just harassment.
Asuka!
It's been a while.
Saeki Middle School's Leader, Chiho Ono.
Did you forget?
Or perhaps you didn't want to face me?
Nothing like that!
One of ours got attacked by your imposter.
Word has it, doubt is growing,
and people are turning away from you.
It's best that you prove your innocence.
-I was at home when it happened. -That doesn't prove a thing.
You need to prove it by finding the impostor on your own.
-Later. -Wait a minute!
Asuka!
What happened!?
What's the meaning of this, Asuka!?
It can't be...
You traitor!
Asuka, can you explain this?
Anyone I approach is bound for hell.
What's going on, Asuka!? Say something!
Asuka!
No way, is Asuka really the one behind this?
Yep, this is a phony.
-Did you find her? -No.
Asuka, who attacked her?
Why won't you answer us?
-You'll end up taking the blame! -She's right!
This isn't like you! Talk to us, Asuka!
Asuka, you gotta open up to us.
Asuka!
Asuka, is it true what the seniors are saying?
If you have an explanation, I'm all ears.
Asuka, if you don't talk, you're admitting your guilt!
Don't stay silent!
You fool!
Hey, you stay outta this!
Asuka...
Asuka!
-Asuka! -Asuka!
I must be having a bad dream.
A terrible nightmare at that.
Do you doubt her, Harumi?
I don't want to doubt her.
But when you gather up all of the facts...
it's hard not to.
What happened to us being Asuka's strong allies?
If that's the case...
Then why won't she just trust us
and tell us everything!?
I've no idea.
But I do know
how Asuka's feeling, right here!
I'll clear Asuka's name even if it costs me my life!
Miko!
I want to believe that Asuka's innocent, too.
But...
Hey, Miko, what's up?
I came to check out your collection.
You got any money?
Not exactly,
but I'll do whatever you want.
You putting your body on the line?
Yeah.
Including my life.
You kids are scary.
It's on the house this time.
These are the stars of this town.
Some of them have fallen down from grace, though.
I'm sorry. Asuka's been locked inside her room all day.
-I'm really sorry! -It's okay.
Asuka, please!
Talk to me!
If you don't make this clear to me,
I'll be inclined to have doubts about you.
I really hate to feel this way!
Asuka!
You're not her!
Whenever you're in trouble, you can count on your pal, Yoko.
This is too good for a brat like you.
You're just cheeky 'cause you get everything handed to you.
-That's mine! -Buzz off!
Let's go.
Asuka! Run!
Yoko!
Asuka, run!
Yoko!
You're really hurt! You need to see a doctor.
-I'M OFF ON A TRIP FOR THREE DAYS -Hello? Is Asuka there?
She said she had to leave...
S-She also said not to worry about her,
but I just don't know what to do!
Hey--
Oh, no!
Asuka's walking into a trap!
Zenchura's goal wasn't to harm me or the Sukebans of Nishi-ku.
Rather, their target was Asuka's gentle heart.
How could we miss that!?
What the hell do we do!?
Yoko!
Yoko?
Asuka.
So you really came.
I'm coming with you to that cabin.
Right, off to the cabin we go.
Look out!
Miko!
What's the meaning of this?
So you're finally talking, Asuka...
The people I approach end up getting hurt.
That was the impostor's written challenge.
You can stop worrying, then.
The impostor's right there!
Don't let her fool you. She's the fake!
Don't be absurd! Why would it be Yoko?
Open your eyes, Asuka!
She didn't spare Harumi either. She's the true enemy.
Harumi?
Yoko of the Marbles.
She was sort of a star among the Stray Sukebans.
However, a year ago she suddenly crossed over to Zenchura.
I recalled the scar on her forehead.
Yoko.
Yoko, this isn't true, right?
Yoko!?
Yoko, tell me it's not true!
Asuka.
You're still the same old crybaby.
Yoko.
She's right on the money.
Yoko...
Why? Tell me, why!?
I'm Queen Hibari's assassin.
If I sell you to Ranjuku,
Zenchura's vacant Minister of the Left seat,
will be mine.
Sometimes, the answers are simpler than you think.
Lies...
-You're lying! -Asuka!
You can't be a child all your life!
The time for youth is over in a flash.
Did you really hurt them all, Yoko?
Yeah, and it seems to have turned you back
into the crybaby you once were.
You don't stand a chance against me.
I'm the one who taught you all your tricks!
What's the matter? Legs give up on you?
Scars that can be erased with makeup...
are nothing compared to the scars on one's mind!
Those were your words.
Juvenile words.
You may have lots of coins, but they're all phony!
And you know what? Mine's filled with all my soul mates' hearts!
Shut it!
Yoko!
Yoko...
That shot wasn't for real, was it?
Asuka...
Your soul mates really pack a punch.
Let's go back to the good old days!
Asuka, it's hard, isn't it?
Getting old, I mean.
Being able to shed tears for others is such a wonderful thing, isn't it?
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING TO BE ABLE TO POUR FOR OTHERS...
AND NOT JUST FOR YOURSELF
It's a spell for throwing!
Here, try to hold it. Don't be scared of it.
You sure about this, Asuka?
Yeah.
I'm sure my Yoko will come back
someday.
You're right.
TO BE CONTINUED
Eureka, in tears or in smiles
STARRING
MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA
The day goes by, time is nonstop
NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO
It's hard, it's painful
HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI
HARUKO SAGARA
But I have to keep going
AYUMI YOSHIDA RYOKO CHINEN
With a Blue Wind in my heart
SACHIKA TAKAHASHI ERIKO OHIRA
TETSUYA ITO RUI KIYOMIYA
Only the exit of worries is hidden
RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR
MEGUMI ISHII
My heart spins around the Mobius ring
SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI
No matter how much I cry, tears overflow
Sliding down, my feelings ache
CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI
Someone rescue me
WRITTEN BY JUNKI TAKEGAMI & YUICHIRO TATSUMI
MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
Eureka, about to shatter myself
"BLUE WIND" SONG BY MEGUMI ODAKA
"SHOUJO NEPPU TEN NENSHOKU" SONG BY HIKARI ISHIDA
The only one who can help is myself
Everyone is afraid of getting hurt
It's okay to be a weakling
Everyone has a Blue Wind
DIRECTED BY TOSHIO OI
PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION
NEXT TIME
-You're Asuka!? -Right, Asuka Kuraku III.
I hope you're joking with that face. Asuka's supposed to be a beauty.
Then, if you're beautiful, then what am I?
I think they call it, a "fiend."
-What the hell, you brazen girl! -Peanut!
Shut it, you and your cute eyes!
-You've grown. -Thank you.
THIS STORY IS FICTION Subtitles by: @GEO9875_SUBS
I'll show you how to fight!