A3! Season Autumn & Winter

Portrait: Banri Settsu.

"Portrait of A Punk"

Anything.

"Portrait of A Punk"

I just needed something to make me feel the thrill.

"Portrait of A Punk"

Sports, school, or fights. You name it.

Sports, school, or fights. You name it.

I could beat anyone at anything without effort.

My life was dry and boring.

I did all sorts of things to quench my undying thirst.

Borderline crimes or things that put my life on the line. I didn't care what I did.

My life's on easy mode.

I couldn't wrap my head around why others struggled and tried so desperately.

Why're they trying so hard? It's all so easy.

Around that time, I heard about Juza Hyodo.

Gonna go hunt 'im down.

That's all I said to the guys I was hanging with before I left.

When I found someone who fit the description,

I did a quick intro and was about to throw a punch at him...

...when I suddenly found myself facedown on the ground.

Nobody'd ever done this to me in my life.

I didn't know what the hell was going on.

Then he slowly stalked off without a second glance at me as I lay on the floor.

The first time I ever lost.

It was the first time I'd lost to someone in all my 17 years.

After that, day and night, all I could think about was defeating him.

I'd never lose to him again.

Then, as I stood before him again, he casually turned his back on me and said,

"There's no point in fightin' someone without ambition," and left.

All I could do was stare as he walked away.

I repeatedly tried to provoke him after that, but every time was the same.

Trying to fight someone who wouldn't fight back drove me up the wall.

No way I was gonna let him quit while he was ahead!

Somehow, I needed to get him to take on my challenge. To beat him!

That same day, I saw him enter a shabby theater.

Him? Watch theater for enjoyment?

I peered into the theater and saw him auditioning.

My life's biggest regret is...

Hey, I know you're awake.

What?

It's closing night tomorrow, huh? Can't sleep.

Go to sleep.

You're weren't asleep, either.

'Cause you woke me up.

Liar. You snore as loud as a train. I can tell when you're asleep.

Your sleep-talking is louder.

I don't talk in my sleep.

You were repeating an idol's name last night.

Liar!

Shut up. You tryin' to wake the whole dorm?

Hey.

What? I thought you were sleepin'.

Your portrait earlier... was good.

Damn right. Doesn't feel like I've won yet, though.

I finally found something challenging, and it's your fault.

You're the only one who gets me so worked up.

Better get ready, 'cause I'm definitely gonna beat you.

He fell asleep?!

"The Roman Episode"

"Staff Only"

"Staff Only"

Nanao?

Nanao?

Tasuku?

I thought it was strange when I saw your name on the flyer.

Why are you performing here?

"Staff Only"

Why are you performing here?

"Staff Only"

W-Well...

"Staff Only"

Hey.

It's your special closing night. We came to watch.

Thank you.

I'm sure you know what to do, Taichi?

I-I'm--

Taichi.

This him?

Banny, Juza...

Why, hello. I'm so looking forward to your show.

I hope you'll have a spectacular finale.

Quit the act. We know what you forced him to do.

Oh?

But from now on, Taichi will perform as one of us.

Is that right?

I'm... never going back!

Never bother him again.

You'd better behave while you watch.

You're letting him go?

He's a mere pawn.

So that's what happened?

You forced Nanao to infiltrate this troupe?!

Well?

What about it?

Haruto, you knew?!

Yes, so what?

I'm fed up with your schemes. I quit God Troupe, too!

You dare? Have you forgotten that I trained you to be God Troupe's top actor?

For that, I'm grateful.

But I won't be involved with someone who ruins the performances of others.

Tasuku! Stop right there!

He's giving up his position as top actor. What an idiot.

Banny... Juza...

Thanks.

Cry later. Else you'll ruin your makeup.

Okay.

Come on, we're starting soon.

Yeah, it's finally New Autumn Troupe's closing night!

Welcome to Mankai Company Autumn Troupe's production of The Roman Episode .

The performance will begin shortly. Please take your seats and enjoy the show.

Let's see... Seat F5...

Oh, that means you're next to me.

Thanks.

Thank you for your patience.

I present to you New Autumn Troupe's closing performance!

Let's go get 'em, guys!

Whaddya got for me, boss?

Luciano. Lansky. You two are gonna be a team.

Say what?!

Outta the question.

Took the words right outta my mouth!

Why should I have to team up with Cheapskate Lansky over here?!

His poorness might be contagious!

I sure as hell wouldn't wanna catch whatever asshole disease you got.

I wouldn't touch you with a 10-foot pole!

I wouldn't touch you with a 20-foot one!

Shut yer traps! Man the hell up and get to work!

You got it, boss.

Move it, we don't got all day.

Who put you in charge?

We can't let them beat us.

Huh? Y-Yeah.

This sucks.

You made this mess. How're you gonna fix it?

It ain't my problem.

Over your broke ass it ain't your problem!

If people find out the goods got stolen, our heads are gonna roll!

Show 'em what Autumn Troupe's got.

Luciano, wait. We need to tread carefully and--

Okay, assholes! Hand over the goods, or I'm gonna be your worst nightmare!

Listen when I'm talking to you, dammit!

Shut it, broke ass.

Ahh, shit. How do we bail now?

I got us covered.

Nice one, Lansky!

I'll bring up the rear. Your ass is in good hands with me!

You're damn good.

You'd be even better if you fixed that smart mouth of yours.

Great job! That was your best performance!

'Course.

Good work.

Take a breather while you can.

'Kay.

You got way too carried away.

The audience loved it.

Guess so.

The guys from God Troupe are here. It's your chance.

I'm gonna show the whole audience my absolute best!

Are you a friend of my brother?

My name's Benjamin, nice to meet you!

-Yeah, the name's Luciano.

--Hm? --Yeah, the name's Luciano.

But man, ain't no way you're related to Lansky.

We got the same parents, so watch your damn mouth.

You okay?

I'll get your meds.

I can't go outside very much.

I hope you'll come visit and play with me again.

Never knew he could act like that.

Is my brother overworking himself?

I dunno, kiddo. He seems pretty fine at work to me.

I always ask him about it, but he never tells me anything.

I'm worried he might be overworking himself to pay for my operation.

What operation?

I've got a big operation coming up. They're not sure if it'll go okay or not,