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 a hassle to write a reply to a letter addressed to Asuka.
I thought you were supposed to be the brains.
I mean, it's just a matter of writing, "The Asuka Group is within you."
Then, let's hand over that task to Miko, the manual laborer.
And who's gonna pay me?
I can address envelopes for 1,000 yen per hour.
See ya!
Are you okay?
You're all right.
Asuka!
Who's he?
He's a substitute teacher. Just for this month, though.
I hear he's going to take up a position
in Ogasawara next month.
Do you know him?
Back to your bad habit of falling head over heels instantly, Miko?
Not even close, you dope!
-See ya, then. -Later.
HAVE YOU FALLEN IN LOVE AGAIN?! MIKO IS ENAMORED
Some districts have been escaping Zenchura's rule for some time.
Are they under Asuka's influence?
No.
There's no sign of Asuka in any of these districts.
What could be the cause of this?
We can't allow for more districts to get out from under our rule.
Ma'am.
She's Ms. Takami of the Kokuryu Academy Athletics Club.
-KIRIKO TAKAMI (MIKIRI) -She'll suppress the rebels.
TAIZAN ACADEMY
All rise.
Bow.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Sit.
Before we begin class,
I'd like to introduce you all to a new friend.
Huh? Come in.
All right, quiet down.
Her name's Miko Domoto.
I'm Miko Domoto.
My hobbies are tea ceremonies and flowers,
and I see myself as a very quiet and reserved person.
What the hell are you thinking, Miko?
What do you think? Do I look good?
I've wanted to wear a sailor suit, instead of the blazer for a change.
So the Stray Sukeban is no more?
Well, I'm starting to feel like that might not be so bad.
What's this all about, Miko?
Are you after Mr. Oda?
I guess you could say that.
And they're combined to form
a system of simultaneous equations like this.
Is that clear? Good.
All right, who wants to solve this problem?
Are you sure you can, Miko?
Of course not!
Then, why are you...
Care to try, Domoto?
The truth is, I'd love to solve this problem myself.
What's wrong?
But Ms. Kuraku was working very hard on it before class.
What?
Therefore, I'd like to hand this over to her!
Miko.
Kuraku.
Why don't you answer for Domoto? Here.
-Mr. Oda! -What's up?
I guess Kuraku was working on another problem.
Oh, I see.
Mr. Oda.
Say...
What is it?
Actually, never mind.
I'm only here today and tomorrow,
but if there's anything you need, let me know.
See you.
Your taste in men is quite vast, Miko.
Indeed it is.
She's head over heels for Mr. Oda.
Even though it's an unrequited love.
Oh, shut it!
I'd love to be as devoted as you, Miko.
I keep saying, it's not like that!
They don't seem to be related to Zenchura.
Is it a friend feud?
What's wrong, Miko?
The first time I met Mr. Oda
was in a classroom before summer vacation.
Starting today,
Mr. Oda will be teaching math for the next two weeks.
He came to our school as an intern.
He didn't really leave an impression on me at first.
During that time, I disliked everything in front of me,
so I gathered my friends and we fooled around.
I guess I was a show-off.
But since I wasn't part of any group,
I was constantly jumped by adversaries.
Bailing just at the last minute...
You can't trust a goddamn person!
Are you all right?
Your comrades ditched you, huh?
The hell do you care!?
Well, if you're relying on that pouch,
you aren't making any real buds.
Shut it!
I'm not afraid to use this on a teacher!
All along, you've thought that the only thing
that can keep you safe above all is your weapon.
Make some friends.
Real friends that you can trust, yourself.
That moment when he asked me if I was okay at the school gate,
my mind traveled back in time.
And what did Mr. Oda say to you?
He didn't remember me.
But you came to this school to talk to him, didn't you?
You must do it soon, or you'll miss your chance.
-It's fine. -No, it's not.
Good or bad, just tell him straight what's on your mind.
Otherwise, it'll eat away at you!
She's right, Miko.
We're home!
Pardon the intrusion!
Welcome back!
Wait, Miko, did you transfer to Taizan Academy?
-How do I look? -Great!
You certainly look brighter than before.
Thanks for having me...
Then we get this simple serial equation,
just like all of you have done all the time.
Now, any questions?
This is the last question.
What is it, Domoto?
Mr. Oda, why are you going to Ogasawara?
You don't have a math question?
I mean, you said this was the last question.
Because it's my hometown. My folks live there.
I understand.
Anyone else?
-Me! -What is it, Kozuki?
Would you give us one final problem?
All right. I'll have you solve this serial equation.
This one's gonna have fractions.
We'll be working on fractional numbers
to integers, as we've done previously.
This should be a breeze for anyone who has studied adequately.
Okay, who's biting?
-Me. -All right, Kuraku.
I'd like to pass this problem over to Ms. Domoto
for her kind generosity the other day.
Asuka!
Fair enough.
Mr. Oda, I'd like to have Ms. Kozuki
answer it in the most exemplary manner.
Mr. Oda, if it's an exemplary answer,
I think if you or I did it, it would be the same.
I prefer to have a teacher correct a wrong answer,
so we can all learn from it.
We believe Ms. Miko Domoto is the only candidate for this.
You okay there?
Don't force yourself.
Why did you embarrass me during my last class with him!?
Maybe it won't be the last one.
How's that?
Asuka!
What is it?
When Miko left, Zenchura's troops started showing up.
Their Control Squad is en route to Hanazono Middle School as we speak!
If only Miko could come...
-I'll go. -You will!?
You absolutely must not tell Miko.
No luck?
No, I took care of that.
Is there a problem, then?
They're after Miko at Hanazono School.
Now, Ms. Kozuki, please read the next part.
Hey.
Hey!
Miko!
Ms. Kuraku will handle that problem...
You dork. Class is over!
Great.
You're not done, Miko.
-You have supplementary lessons. -Supplementary?
Are you kidding? Who'd accept such a thing?
Remember that problem you couldn't solve?
-Asuka! -He should be here soon!
You guys!
I hope you two'll make some lovely memories to the end!
Why don't you guys stay?
I'm in no need of such lessons.
Asuka.
I'm not that unsophisticated.
-Asuka! -Midori!
What's wrong!?
Out with it.
Talk!
Zenchura's Takami is coming to Hanzazono School!
You mean, Mikiri!?
Asuka was taking a while, so I came to inform her.
She told me not to tell you, though.
That girl's a big pain in the butt!
All right, I'll be right there.
Asuka Group, present!
You showed up.
I'll put an end to your recklessness!
That's my line.
I'M OFF TO HELP A FRIEND
"Help a friend"?
Let's move.
Gimme that.
This is my battle uniform.
Miko!
Asuka's soul mate, Miko, present!
You fool! What are you doing here!?
Where's Mr. Oda?
Don't you guys fuss over me.
I could've taken this girl down at any time.
But what about Oda?
You kept quiet 'cause you knew which one I'd choose, right?
Miko...
Watch out!
Serves you right! Say hi to Hibari for me!
You good with this?
My way of life changed when I first met Mr. Oda.
I was hoping to take his class
and tell him that if he remembered me,
I had made real friends, too.
Miko!
It's fine.
Forget about it.
YOUTH SOUL MATES COME OF AGE...
THROUGH SHARING THE SAME STRUGGLES
Miko, where's your pochette?
Left it in the classroom.
Left it?
With a message, right?
Miko! Asuka!
I GUESS I MADE SOME REAL FRIENDS
You think Mr. Oda read that pochette message of yours?
How the hell would I know that?
I'm sure he'll understand.
No doubt, this look suits you much better, Miko.
Doesn't it?
Though, you don't look quite as bright as before.
What the heck!?
TO BE CONTINUED
STARRING
MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA
NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO
HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI
SHINICHIRO OKANO
ORISA MIYAZAKI YUMIKO SEKI
NAO TAKIGUCHI YOSHIKAZU INAGAWA
RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR
MEGUMI ISHII
SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI
CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI
WRITTEN BY KAZUHIKO GODO
MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
"KANASHI GEDA NE" SONG BY ASUKA-GUMI
DIRECTED BY MORIO MAEJIMA
PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION
NEXT TIME
All right! The final battle!
It's Harumi! She's been caught!
Asuka, why aren't you retaliating!?
Fine, I'll go fight them by myself!
I can't let them get roped into this...
THIS STORY IS FICTION Subtitles by: @GEO9875_SUBS
I'll show you how to fight!