Blue Giant (BLUE GIANT)

Owl.

Uh-oh...

I can't hear the sound in the snow.

I-

I will...

become... a musician...

I'll become the greatest jazz musician in the world.

What? You're alone, too?

Do you have friends over there?

I'll make it... I'm sure.

SENDAI STATION

I'm going now.

Okay. Ayaka, come on.

This is from Ayaka.

Rice balls?! Thanks.

What's this?

That's from me. Eat something when you get there.

Thanks... Big Bro.

Heh! He might be back next week.

He won't.

He's gone for good.

What's this?

- YOU'RE A BIG DUMMY. - AYAKA

What's with her?

SHINJUKU BUS TERMINAL.

Where's SHINJUKU 3-3-Chome?

Huh?! He's asleep?

Put your bag down.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Can't play here.

Not here, either.

Oh, no!

Where can I go?

Wow... Just how many people live here?

You must be hungry, too.

Perfect.

I'm finally in Tokyo.

Yes? Dai!

Hi, Tamada. I got your address from Taizo.

Long time no see! Why're you in town, anyway?

To play jazz, of course.

Yeah, of course. What's with the huge backpack?

Let me stay with you for a few days!

Huh? You should've called and asked me first.

You might've said no if 1 called first.

Come on in.

Thanks, Tamada.

Oh, yeah! Am I a pro or what?!

I'm finally getting used to that stove.

Thank you for the food.

Yum.

What do you think? Good, huh?

Yeah.

I knew it.

- Are we married?! - Huh?

If we're not married, are we a couple?!

You've been here for two weeks already!

You're getting good at the Tokyo accent.

What I seek in Tokyo is freedom! And girls!

A great time on campus!

That's why I studied hard to get into the college of my choice.

But I'm spending all my time with a bum like you.

I didn't leave Sendai to...

Okay, okay. I'll find my own place.

But will you really? You say that but never do...

Stop practicing all day long and look for a place, okay?!

I will.

Now eat before it gets cold.

What?! 80,000 yen for this tiny apartment?

I could rent a house in Sendai.

The prices are the same as the websites.

Oh! 25,000 yen?!

PARKING 25,000 YEN/MONTH

A parking space...

How much does this weigh?

I'm jazzing...

Good job! Come work for us again.

Thank you!

It's finally here!

Yes!

10,000 yen to Tamada... That's enough, right?

I'll go listen to Tokyo jazz tomorrow.

He's so loud.

Hey, Dai.

I'll let him off the hook today.

RENT MONEY. THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU.

I'll try this place.

Huh?

Good evening!

Yes?

Hello.

Um... Is there...

What would you like to drink?

Uh... Oolong tea.

Sure.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Is there a performance today?

Today... Nope.

You're a fan?

Excuse me?

You like jazz?

Yes. I like jazz.

Is a record okay?

Sure.

I don't book live musicians these days.

Oh...

Was it still raining outside?

Yes, a little.

I see.

Wow. She believes in jazz.

Whoa! Great sound.

He's so cool!

Sonny!

You know this music?

It's Sonny, but...

Sonny Stitt, not Rollins.

I love it. This song is like today's weather.

You wanna hear live music, right?

Huh?

Go to this place. They're still playing.

Thank you!

How'd he know...

that I chose this album because it suits the weather?

Whoa, who is this guy?

He's trading with the guitar?

They're awesome!

Sawabe! You were terrific!

Thank you.

You're still young but very good.

You were able to hold your own.

You're flattering me. I was struggling to keep up.

You didn't even use both hands.

I hope you'll join our tour.

Let's make you famous.

Let me think on it.

There are amazing musicians in Tokyo.

- Huge! - Huh?!

It's huge!

Huh? Huh?!

Wait... Excuse me?!

Is it that big?

Alto? Tenor?

What?

That callus. You play sax, right?

Oh...

Yes! This, huh?!

Um...

Yeah?

Do you have a minute?

Here you are.

Thanks.

I am Dai Miyamoto from Sendai, Miyagi. 18 years of age.

A name befitting a big penis.

My apologies about that.

I'm Yukinori Sawabe.

So which do you play?

Tenor.

I came here after high school

and play while working part-time.

How about you?

I'm a college student. But I never go to school.

A college student?! With such skill?!

What kind of skill?

I only heard you play one song,

but those crisp low keys...

That accurate tempo and rhythm...

A melody line unlike any I have heard.

It was simply awesome.

What did you think about the other guys?

From an amateur's viewpoint, I thought they were excellent.

Especially the guitarist.

- They're no good. - Huh?

Jazz is dying. It's on the brink of death.

If old guys like them

use the same old techniques and gloat like it's real jazz,

it'll keep on dying.

But is it not people like them who are carrying on jazz?

They're not helping.

Huh?

Not many people listen to jazz.

That's why I want to win with the real sound.

Win?

Lead the music industry in Tokyo.

Is your goal to be an obscure jazz musician?

I shall be the greatest in the world.

Greatest in the world?

Yes.

Greatest? How, specifically?

I shall... express every feeling, emotion with sound.

You shouldn't say that so lightly.

You'll rub people the wrong way.

I do not say it lightly.

Um... Would you team up with me?

You mean form a band together?

Yes.

I've never even heard you play.

Then please do. You can decide thereafter.

I'll say no if you suck.

You will not be disappointed.