Hajime no Ippo

Fishing Boat Rental Makunouchi

I hope we have big catches today!

Mom, I'll take care of this. You take care of our customers.

Really? Then I'll leave this to you.

We're so sorry. We'll get it ready right away.

We know where the boat is. We'll go ahead on our own.

Really? Sorry about that.

Lugworms.

Here!

Bait box.

Here!

Now bring those out.

Sure!

Fishing Boat Rental Makunouchi

Have a good one!

Hey! Who wants to go see a movie?

They're showing a good one.

I'll go!

Yes, I want to see it, too!

Okay, that's Aikawa and Norimitsu. Who else?

Me.

Okay.

We still have one more. It doesn't matter who.

Hey, why don't you come with us, Makunouchi-kun?

What? You mean I can go with you guys?

Don't be shy. We all just changed classrooms so we're all strangers.

Oh, yeah! Okay, I'd love to... Oh.

I forgot, tonight we have a reservation for night fishing.

What's the matter?

Uh, I'm sorry.

We run a fishing boat business and it's just my mother.

I have to help out again tonight.

Really? That's too bad.

Maybe next time!

Aikawa-san, let's get going!

Coming!

He turned me down the other day too, what a looser.

Oh, yeah. He was being harassed by some scary-looking guys the other day.

He's probably really wimpy...

They invited me to come, so why do I have to be so shy?

I wonder if I should be more outgoing?

But there's no way I can ignore our family business.

Hey, Ippo!

Huh?

Hey, hey!

Oh, Umezawa-kun! P-Please, after you!

Huh? Hey, does something smell?

Hey, you're right. Something indeed does smell.

Huh? What could it be?

It's you! You smell like worms!

Can't you tell?

The stench of worms is all over you because you fiddle with them every day!

I'm sorry! They're a part of my family's business...

so I can't help it.

I'm sick of it! When you come to school, the whole place smells like earthworms.

Actually, they're not earthworms. They're lugworms.

Who do you think you are?! Who asked you to correct me?!

Why do you hit me, Umezawa-kun?

Is it fun to pick on those who are weaker than you?

If her son is this smelly, I bet your mother smells like crap.

Damn!

Why are you looking at me like that?

Well?!

Nothing.

Why don't you show me some guts once in a while?!

Oh, man.

This is pretty gruesome.

These punks don't look so tough to me.

Who the hell are you?

Don't try to show off, idiot.

What?!

You're the one who's showing off!

Ow... ow, ow... ouch.

Are you guys supposed to be an electric fan?

Just because you're a little quick, don't get carried away!

Who's getting carried away? You or me?

Uh, well, um...

You'll pay for this!

Damn it!

Amazing.

Hey! Wake up!

Come on, wake up!

What?

Senpai, he's awake!

Hey, are you all right?

Uh, yes.

Where am I?

This your first time in a boxing gym?

Boxing gym?

Yeah. I brought you here because we're fully equipped with first aid supplies.

Thank you for your help!

I really, really appreciate it!

That's enough thanks. If you feel better, hurry on home.

I hate bastards who prey on the weak...

but guys who don't defend themselves at all piss me off even more!

I bet your mother smells like crap.

I'm sorry to have troubled you.

Wait a minute!

Huh?

Man! You're frustrated enough to cry.

Hold on. I'll let you try something fun.

All right. Pretend this is that bastard and take a swing at him!

What? But it doesn't look like...

Shut up and do it! It'll make you feel better.

Y-Yes, sir!

If you insist, uh...

Does it go like this?

There. Ow!

If you're pissed off, use everything you got on it!

Yes, sir!

What're you shouting about, Senpai?

Shut up. It's nothing.

Everything I've got. Everything I've got.

That's it. That's the spirit.

See? Doesn't he look like he's in pain now?

Try to step into it harder.

Step into it, sir?

The moment you step into it, lock it in with your hip.

Also, try to twist your shoulder inward.

Right!

Step in, hip...

shoulder!

Okay.

Huh?

That feels great!