WIND BREAKER

Did you hear? He got into a fight again.

What? Really?

Talk about annoying.

Again? This is why I was against taking him in.

Better not get involved with him.

Yeah. Like, look at him.

We had no choice, okay? Nobody else was willing to take him.

Given that boy's creepy look, that's a given.

Hey, I told you to dye your hair black! Why won't you ever listen?

You have no wallet?

That's the guy?

He's the worst.

Besides, what's up with that hair?

Nah, his eyes are worse.

He brings nothing but misfortune.

Disgusting.

TONPU MARKET STREET

Wait for me!

I only like the strong.

I have no interest in the weak.

Listen, I said get out of my way.

Come on, don't be like that.

Don't you wanna hang out? Isn't there anything you wanna do?

I'd really love...

to smash these eggs into your face.

But my hands are full, and it'd be a waste,

so I won't!

I like a woman who knows how to bark.

But if you go too far, you might get hurt.

Hey! That hurts!

Weaklings who act all smug, thinking they're strong...

Let me go!

Huh?

Don't be so lame in the middle of the day.

Huh? What's your problem?

And what's up with that fancy look?

Get lost!

...make me sick!

You've got to have a few screws loose to even think you're strong.

Be sure you remember my name and my face.

So that the weak avoid me,

and the strong seek me out.

I am...

Haruka Sakura from Furin High School!

Wait!

Hey! I said wait!

Thank you.

Huh? Me?

Who else here would I say that to?

I didn't do it to save you or anything!

I just can't stand those people!

Anyway, are you hungry?

Huh? No, I'm not!

Oh? So you're from out of town?

No wonder I've never seen you.

We don't often see new faces in this town.

Yeah, I'm just another weirdo.

No, that's not what I mean. It's not about your look.

This town was very unsafe with a lot of teams and gangs

and whatnot breaking into fights not too long ago.

So normal people wouldn't even try to come close.

That said, I also came from out of town.

I'm Kotoha Tachibana. Nice to meet you.

Why is she so friendly?

Most people would be freaked out.

I just pummeled five guys in front of her!

Also...

Hm? You're not gonna eat?

You don't like omelet rice?

I'm eating! I'm gonna dig in now!

It's good!

Can I get a takeoff here?

Huh? You mean takeout? We don't do that here.

Oh, I see. You don't do that, huh?

Still, you sure have a strange look.

Your hair and eyes split in color.

You don't dye your hair or wear contact lenses, right?

Huh? You got a problem wi...

Wow, it's like a marble.

I've never seen this color before.

What? You wanna go, huh?

I'm not staring you down for a fight, man.

You're a weird one.

Most people get freaked out, or try to push me away.

Well, I'm used to seeing crazier people.

Like this.

Like what, exactly?

Is that why?

How you look doesn't matter in a fight.

That's why I came to Furin.

FURIN

The school with the lowest average scores and the strongest brawlers.

The place where failures gather.

Factions are always fighting, and the underlings unseating their bosses.

Be it Obon or New Year's, there isn't a day they aren't fighting.

That's where I'll climb to the top!

Oh, that's some pretty big talk.

Not really.

The lowest of the low, hated by all, worth nothing but their fists,

fighting to become the strongest one around. Sounds great to me.

It's a battle to determine the scummiest of the scum.

That suits me perfectly.

You sure have high expectations.

Oh, so that's why you're wearing uniform even though school starts tomorrow?

You're excited, aren't you?

No, I am not!

This is, um, that! I just moved in and have no other clothes!

Oh, really? You're pumped for your new school life, aren't you?

You little... Let's take this outside!

Thanks for the meal, Kotoha-chan.

I left the money on the table.

Okay! Thanks for coming as always, Yama-jii!

Take care.

Yeah, I'll come again.

Hey, old man.

You forgot your bag.

Oh, goodness.

I've been forgetting things a lot lately.

She's making no sense.

Here.

He said that was a present for his grandkid.

"You really helped me. Thank you," he said.

Why are you blushing?

Huh? Shut up!

Besides, this whole town's weird! Including you!

Huh?

You know how weird I look.

Plus, I'm wearing the uniform of this area's infamous delinquent school!

How can he... thank someone like me?

Normally people would have their guard up or suspect me.

Last time I picked up someone's wallet, they thought I stole it.

POLICEEEE!

He's gotta be more cautious and check if everything's still inside!

Do you want people to trust you or not? Make up your mind.

Sakura, it was right for you to choose Furin.

But you will never be the top of Furin.

No matter what.

Huh?

In your current state, forget about the top,

no one in Furin would even give you the time of day.

As if!

You don't even know just how strong I am!

Yeah, you might have some skills,

but that's not enough to be the top of Furin.

Because...

you are alone.

I'm not so weak that I can't win without relying on other people!

I'm not talking about being physically alone.

You should go meet the Furin kids first.

Once you do, you will understand what I mean.

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