Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい)

There's no other way.

Riderman!

What does he think he's doing?

That's hilarious!

What's that?

Swing Arm!

Let's go, Yukarisu!

I can't believe what we just saw.

I never thought Shocker would be bold enough to pull a move like that.

What now, Mitsuba?

I've got an idea!

Bring it on, then.

He's...

You're a lot slower than my master was.

My 44 years...

of worthless life...

I'm loading all of it into this fist!

Have a taste!

.44 Magnum!

It worked!

I did it, Master!

Hey!

What? Is it morning already?

I caught a female combatant!

Who in the world is this?!

What's she doing here?!

I beat her on my own!

That doesn't answer who she is!

Were there any other Shocker members with her?!

What? Shocker?!

What is Shocker doing here?!

I saw your match yesterday!

It was brutal, Miou-san!

Thanks.

Another one-round KO! You've been undefeated since your debut!

You're seriously the strongest!

Look, the other girl was just too weak.

I'm really looking forward to your next match!

Wait, you're a pro wrestler, right?

Now, what was your name again?

I think she's Thunder Raiko.

Oh, right, Raiko-san!

Are you on your way home from a match?

Hope your trip back isn't too long.

The name's Miou, and I'm a mixed martial artist.

Ever heard of me?

I'm pretty sure I could take you.

I mean, pro wrestling in this day and age?

You're just traveling to the boonies, putting on a little show...

It's basically a cheap circus.

Oh, look at that.

You wanna go? Right now?

Because I'm ready to go. Let's do it.

Easy there. I don't think this is the right time or place.

Why? You chicken?

Ow!

Come and get some, "strongest."

PRO WRESTLER AND MIOU IN A STREET FIGHT

PRO WRESTLER CHALLENGES MIOU

CAN PRO WRESTLING BEAT MMA? MIOU EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE.

Miou! Miou! Miou!

When we first met, you said you were stronger.

Yeah? Because that's the truth.

We fight for real. Pro wrestlers are just actors.

And you think that makes you stronger?

Sure do.

There's an old rule in pro wrestling. Anyone who spouts that kind of crap,

whether they're an amateur or a seasoned pro,

gets their ass kicked. Hard.

You're the only one crazy enough to believe that!

Looks like you're all talk, after all! You can't even fight back!

Hey, is this gonna be another KO in the first round?

Miou is so damn strong!

Mitsuharu Misawa, one of the all-time greats in wrestling, said something once...

"MMA fighters have it easy. They're encouraged to win as fast as possible."

You get what he meant?

Why the hell would I?

You people fight once every three or four months.

pro wrestlers can have over a hundred matches in a year.

Seeing the difference yet?

What the hell...?

She won't budge!

And then there's something the inspiration for my ring name,

Jushin Thunder Liger, said...

"Pro wrestlers are superhuman!"

A Double Arm Suplex?!

In an MMA match?!

You think this is a joke?

She sent me flying with a body check?

I'm about to show you a pro wrestler's...

full power!

Shinya Hashimoto's overhand chop!

Something to remember...

The only person who can withstand a pro-wrestler's offense

is another pro wrestler!

Genichiro Tenryu's powerbomb!

Oh, hell, is she for real?!

Here it comes...

Kenta Kobashi's...

Moonsault press!

One! Two! Three!

Raiko, we don't do pinfalls around here!

I know. That was for the crowd.

Pro wrestlers don't win on their own.

They win with the crowd!

Jumbo Tsuruta's...

And then...

Riki Choshu's Scorpion Deathlock!

Raiko! Raiko! Raiko! Raiko! Raiko!

And that's enough to satisfy you?

Who are you?!

As talented as you are, society doesn't recognize your gifts.

Don't you want to show them what they're missing?

Why don't we change the world together?

I will make you...

part of Shocker.

A monster!

With your potential, I could have made you a monster right away.

Instead, I'll make you into a combatant and oversee your development myself.

And in time...

I'll make you into the ultimate monster.

There it is.

No one should be around at this hour.

Are we seriously breaking in? They've gotta have crazy security.

Leave it to me.

Okay, here we go.

There was some unexpected interference, but it went smoothly enough.

Who the hell were they, though?

I'm sure it's fine.

There's no way they can disrupt our plan.

The event was a huge hit on social media!

I guess you're right.

Th-This is...