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!
It's magnificent!
I'm so glad we came!
Miko, why not take a moment and appreciate the beauty of nature?
Lunch boxes are the real thrill of traveling!
Are we in Minakami already?
I'm still not done with this!
This ain't the time to snack!
Hurry it up, Miko!
We'll be late!
Miko.
Excuse me, but this...
We're arriving at Minakami.
We're finally in Minakami!
Time for a feast of exquisite dishes by the hot springs!
-You still have an appetite? -It's my business, isn't it?
Excuse me...
-It's Asuka! -Come with us!
-Excuse me, I... -Just come.
That's odd.
They're supposed to pick us up.
I knew this whole "invitation" was too good to be true.
I...
I held off on my lunch box, anticipating lunch upon arrival!
But I can't stand it anymore!
Wow, she's completely switched from that bold personality of hers.
I can't wait any more!
Asuka, wasn't there a phone number on the invitation card?
Yes.
Move it, Asuka! Harumi's scaring me!
The card's missing!
Is something wrong? Let me help you.
THE OPEN-AIR BATHHOUSE IMPOSTOR
GUNMA PREFECTURE MINAKAMI HOT SPRINGS
"Let me help you," my ass!
Why'd we come all the way to Minakami to do this!?
You'd likely blow the return train fare on another lunch box.
He bothered to get us this part-time gig, so don't whine.
It's all your fault, not mine!
Indeed. You lost the card, after all.
-How can you say that? -Well, it's the truth...
It's all Asuka's fault!
What are you doing? Get moving, quickly.
-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.
It's all your fault, Asuka!
Excuse me, but I...
Sorry for not introducing ourselves earlier.
We really needed some help from Nishisan-ku's Asuka Kuraku.
Unfortunately, it ended up looking like an ambush.
Hold on a minute! I'm not this Asuka person!
You can't savor your meal with us around.
-Take your time. -Wait!
Asuka seems very cautious.
Keep an eye on her so she doesn't get away.
Right.
Seriously, the hell's the deal?
-I'm the one who wants to know! -It must've been a malicious prank.
What should I do?
Now what?
It's too late to convince them that they've got the wrong person.
We need your assistance as soon as possible!
-But...! -Please, Asuka Kuraku!
-Asuka Kuraku? -Asuka Kuraku?
How long are you gonna resist our rule!?
Aren't you ashamed to do this as Minakami residents!?
Say what!?
Hold it!
Go back to where you came from!
Do you know who you're dealing with here!?
ASUKA GROUP
The girl who drove Zenchura outta Nishisan-ku in Tokyo,
and is now a living legend!
Asuka Kuraku!
They're talking about you like you're a zombie!
That's a living corpse.
That's close enough.
H-How do you do!?
Good meeting you!
Toshia, knock it off with these silly theatrics!
Would Nishisan-ku's Asuka really come down to Minakami?
We financed the whole thing and invited her here!
To protect Minakami from Zenchura scum like you!
Asuka, take them down with your gold coin!
-I wanna see it, too! -B-But...
-Please... -Asuka, take them down!
-She's the real deal! -Oh, crap!
Whoa!
I'm Asuka Kuraku!
This isn't the end!
Tell everyone in Zenchura to get lost from Minakami!
-Go on, run along! -Yeah, get lost!
You sure about this, Asuka? She's a phony.
I wonder if that girl came to the hot spring by herself.
What are you even on about, Asuka?
It's cold for a middle schooler to go to a hot spring alone.
I launch my gold coin with a swift thrust
The might of the Sukebans will reign upon Zenchura
Asuka's number one in Japan!
You're the best, Asuka!
Asuka!
SUICIDE NOTE
We owe you an apology.
We didn't write our names
or situation in the invitation
because we weren't sure if you'd really fight for us.
But you're way better than what we had imagined!
Please fight for us to the end!
Okay...
Guys, Asuka just gave us her word!
Nakayama.
You won't get into a top school with these grades.
But...
This is my reality...
I just want to get away from it!
Why do they turn to me...
when I'm trying so hard to run away?
W-Who're you!?
Nishisan-ku, Taizan Academy, Asuka Kuraku!
I-I'm sorry!
I didn't mean to pretend to be you,
it just sorta happened that way on its own.
You pulled that trick with the gold coin, right?
Thank you very much. You can have it back.
Just, please, let me go!
I won't say anything about your impersonation of me.
But you've gotta stick to your promise.
To fight until the end.
But, that was...
Just keep your word.
You can't live on the run forever.
Instead of running away, turn around and face the world.
I'm sure the scenery will appear different.
Red is the color of courage!
BY NOT RUNNING AWAY AND FACING THE WORLD...
THE SCENERY WILL APPEAR DIFFERENT
Is it so bad to run away?
Not everyone in this world is as strong as you.
Some of us are miserable, despicable, and bleak people.
The Central Region Invasion Force has reported
that a young girl going by Asuka showed up on Minakami.
However, her true identity is not yet determined.
Kasuga, I want you to personally check it out.
Y-Yes, ma'am!
-Where's Asuka!? -What?
Not you. Where's Asuka?
Now listen, you twerps...
I'll tell you right now, the Living Corpse
that fought against Zenchura...
It's "Living Legend."
The Living Legionary...
-Legend! -Legend...
...Is this girl right in front of you!
What, are you kidding?
The real Asuka's much taller, her chest's bigger,
and her ears aren't so big!
Asuka, please don't get mad just 'cause she spoke the truth.
Lemme try to persuade her.
Hold it!
Asuka's likely long gone from this town.
-What!? -She betrayed us!
We're done for!
On behalf of that coward Asuka, I'm willing to hear you out.
It's better than nothing.
Toshia and Mizue, our group leaders,
have been captured by Zenchura!
An executive named Kasuga came on board from HQ.
Kasuga!?
Where are these leaders?
Tanigawa Dake Ropeway plaza.
It'll be the end of us if Asuka turns tale.
Those who were once eager to resist Zenchura
will now be overtaken by fear.
But perhaps we've got it all wrong
and Asuka is really just a delinquent of the worst kind.
I don't think that's the case.
Wait, isn't that...!?
It's Asuka! She really came to our rescue!
I knew she wasn't just some delinquent putting on a cool act!
-Asuka! -Asuka!
I turned around and faced it, following your advice.
And I bet the scenery's now different.
It has become brighter and shinier.
Asuka Group, present!
Who the hell are you!?
You're not Asuka!
If you're nothing but a phony, then get lost!
You bitch!
Go!
Harumi!
-My bad, Harumi! -I'm all right!
That was awesome. I'll take it from here.
Asuka...
You snake...!
This beautiful nature doesn't suit your rotten kind!
Asuka, please admit me into the Asuka Group.
-You're already a great Asuka Group. -What?
Anyone with the courage to fight by themselves
is part of the Asuka Group.
Thanks!
Asuka Group, hooray!
Ugh...!
When can we go back to Tokyo!?
That's my question!
I've had enough! Let's go back to Tokyo!
Stop switching your personality so much, Harumi!
That's uncalled for.
-So, you saying Asuka's to blame? -Right!
-Asuka's to blame. -What'd you say!?
TO BE CONTINUED
I want to keep our hearts together
STARRING
MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA
For the imprints of time, I wish to divide between us
NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO
HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI
KAORI WATANABE
As twilight falls, with you, I paused and stared
TAKAHIKO TATSUKE
KAZUMI KONDO RIE TERADA TERUMI KURASHITA
The sky, slightly overcast, seems melancholic
RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR
Let's gather our solitude, and let it drift in the wind
SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI
The words seem to somehow stumble and falter
CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI
To you, from me, let me say just this
WRITTEN BY JUNKI TAKEGAMI
To you, from me, for you whom I love
MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
I want to shoulder all worries, believe in me
"KANASHI GEDA NE" SONG BY ASUKA-GUMI
I want to intertwine our hearts
So that even the sting of pain may find solace
I want to intertwine our hearts
I want to live the same youth
DIRECTED BY HIDEO TANAKA
PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION
NEXT TIME
Miko, who's that guy?
I think he's some kind of reporter.
Seems like he's been doing a lot of digging on us.
Listen, old timer...
You'll get burned if you enter a kid's world.
THIS STORY IS FICTION Subtitles by: @GEO9875_SUBS
I'll show you how to fight!