Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru (Run with the Wind)

I'm going to run in the Hakone Ekiden.

Starting today, I'm going to win over all the guys.

That includes you,

Sendai Josei High School graduate,

Kurahara Kakeru.

Just who are you?

There, there.

You must be hungry.

Let's head back. Time for breakfast.

Run with the Wind

We can't.

Not Hakone.

There's no way.

No one knows that for sure.

I know.

The top track and field teams train every day for years,

but only a handful of them even qualify.

That's the kind of race it is.

You know a lot about Hakone Ekiden?

Don't worry.

Dreams do come true if you try.

Nico-chan Senpai has track and field experience.

What?

Yuki made it to a prefectural kendo tournament with his team.

The twins and King played soccer for three years in high school.

Shindo used to walk ten kilometers through the mountains to get to school and back everyday.

That's not a sport.

And Musa has a hidden talent.

It's prejudiced to think black people are fast runners.

I confirmed in the bath that you've got good muscles.

That's why you're always staring at me?

Then there's Kurahara.

I want you guys to see how he runs.

Excuse me, but I wasn't included just now.

In other words, I don't have to run—

We finally have ten.

Apparently, you're included.

I'm not going to run with you guys.

The Ogre's Arrival

Kurahara, there's an open seat there.

Huh?

Latecomers sit over there.

Have as many helpings as you'd like.

Thanks for the food.

You're welcome.

That chair's mine.

Chikusei-so Cleaning Duty Schedule

I'm going to clean the toilets.

Thanks.

I'm going to feed Nira.

No one's going along with Haiji's plan, right?

That thing he mentioned yesterday? Yeah, right.

There's no way. Absolutely not.

Oh, really? Good.

I was going to run away if you guys said you'd do it.

It's too sudden.

It's a scam.

What did Musa say?

Between school and work, he's too busy.

So everyone's against it.

Got it, newbie?

But...

I doubt he'd just back down.

These are the most luxurious dishes we've been served all month.

He's domesticated us, hasn't he?

I know, Kakeru. We're going to school today.

Wanna join us?

Huh?

We thought we'd check things out before the entrance ceremony.

Kansei University

Joji, they've got a soccer club.

Yeah, there's about five.

I don't know which to join.

You're going to keep playing soccer?

Huh?

Well, you heard what Haiji said.

That makes it harder to play.

Who cares if you want to play soccer?

It's not that we want to play soccer.

The problem is the girls.

What?

Who doesn't love a cute manager?

Hey, the futsal team is co-ed!

Seriously? Let's go!

Manga Club

We are the manga club.

We hope you'll consider joining us.

We're accepting new members.

Want to join the club?

In that case, write your name—

You seem energetic.

Could you not stand there?

It won't be easy for you to pack, so I thought I'd tell you first.

Pack?

Apparently, you can't stay at Aotake if you're not on the track and field team.

In other words, if you refuse to be on the team, you have to move—

You're kicking me out?

No, no. Careful how you phrase it.

I'm just saying you can't live there if you don't ru—

You're kicking me out!

I guess you could say that.

It'll cost a fortune to move all that stuff.

But you don't have to leave if you join the team.

Placement Office

Take a Job Fitness Exam

Eligible subjects

University students

Details

Use your computer to:

1) Receive an evaluation 3) Find the right job

2) Search for job information 4) Plan your career

You'll get to experience all four steps in choosing a job.

Looking for a job, huh?

What kind of a job do you want?

Why should I tell you?

Mass media, right?

You already know.

I bet you could talk about the Ekiden at interviews.

It's not something everyone gets to experience.

It'll help.

There wasn't a Mountain God this year.

University Ekiden Final Summary

Well, they can't name one every year.

It'd reduce its value.

Um, Haiji. This is the library.

Keep it down.

Shindo, how about where you're from?

Your hometown.

It's pretty mountainous, right?

What's more treacherous? That or Hakone?

I've never compared them...

You haven't been home recently, right?

You ever call home?

Haiji, keep it down.

I'm sure your family would be delighted if they saw

the son they rarely see energetically running on TV.

It's time. I gotta go.

Excuse me.

Chikusei-so

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Nico-chan Senpai.

You robbing me?

No...

Your cigarettes.

Huh?

I couldn't smell them.

Oh, that's because I was out.

Oh.

Later.

Going to the club again?

Lawyers sure have got it easy.

You should hurry up and graduate.

No way.

You should definitely join us.

Soccer Club

Sounds really fun.

Right?

Maybe I'll join.

Seriously?

Well? Think you'll enjoy your student life?

If you're looking for a special-event club, I can introduce you to one.