What? Sakura, what's wrong?
- Get the hell off me already! - Got a stomachache?
You've got some nerve to use me as your damn horse!
Morning, Kotoha-chan.
Granny Sato!
Get off already!
You're telling me to get down from this height? You're so inconsiderate of your elders.
CAFÉ POTHOS
I'll slap you down!
Goodness, you really are inattentive. Hmph.
Huh!? You said your hips hurt so bad you couldn't even stand!
Ow, Ow. My hips hurt so much, I can barely walk.
What hip!? You're totally fine, damn it!
But when all is said and done, you still are a Furin boy.
Thanks. You're a lifesaver.
Damn it, I'm outta here!
Oh, Sakura! Hold on!
Whaddya want?
A fully packed egg sandwich with seasonal fruits! Eat up!
Today is your entrance ceremony at last!
But wasn't it starting in the afternoon?
It's only ten o'clock.
Are you all pumped up?
As if! I was just out on a walk!
Well, maybe you can get a bit excited.
There are a lot of interesting guys over there.
I-I told you, it's nothin' like that!
Kotoha-san!
Oh, if it isn't Nirei-chan. Morning.
Morning, Granny Sato!
How do I look, Kotoha-san?
My new Furin uniform looks spiffy on me, right?
You still have the tag on your back.
Huh? You're right!
The heck? I can't get it off.
Silly me, I forgot to take the tag off my pants, too.
Is this guy in Furin, too?
That's right. You two will be in the same grade.
What do you mean, "this guy"? I've never seen you around, either!
Did you actually come from out of town!?
I did. It don't matter where I'm from, anyway.
Besides, what's up with that?
That hair, and those eyes!
What about 'em?
Stressed out? Must be rough, even though you're so young.
Huh? Stress? S-t-r-e-s-s?
Hey!
Sorry, my bad.
Nirei, this is Sakura. He came to this town yesterday.
And, this is Nirei.
Sakura.
Never heard of any Sakura from outta town.
Why did some nobody come to this town?
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He means no harm. That's just how he is.
Furin High isn't an ordinary school. Did you know?
Members of Bofurin stood up to protect the locals.
They defend the weak and crush the wicked. They really are heroes of justice.
Everyone coming to Furin admire our upperclassmen,
and they all want to help protect the town as well.
They're all super cool!
And of course, I'm one of them!
So why would a nobody with no ties whatsoever to this town come to Furin?
To take the top spot there.
It really is awesome to be a hero of justice protecting the town.
Looks like there are plenty of strong guys there.
And I think I'd be satisfied if I'm the best among them.
You shouldn't say stuff you can never do.
If you say that...
If you strive for that...
You'll go bald.
All right, we're takin' this outside!
Oh!
What's up?
It's already this late?
Kotoha-san, I'll be going now!
- Hey, hold up! Hey! - Oh, you're not eating your usual breakfast?
- I just came by today to show off my uniform. - Listen to me!
I thought I'd do three rounds of town patrol before the entrance ceremony.
Because starting today, I'm a hero of justice, too!
Ow!
See? Isn't he a funny guy?
Yeah, funny! I've never met a klutz like that who won't listen to what others say!
And what's with him! What a dork! Guys like that are entering Furin, too?
A hero of justice should be cooler than that.
Oh? I never thought you'd talk about looks.
Want more coffee?
I'm not talking about clothes.
Guys like that who are only about style always chicken out in fights.
Nothing is lamer than that.
You sure make assumptions, huh?
I've seen it a sickening number of times.
I see.
Hey, Sakura.
Do you know what color a coffee fruit is?
Brown. Coffee-colored?
It's red.
And it's smooth like a cherry.
At first, I thought they harvested what we see in the jars.
I didn't even know that they're just the seeds.
When you look at things only from one perspective, you don't see its true shape.
You're free to think whatever.
But isn't it too quick to make assumptions?
Talk it out. Give it a good look. Try to understand.
Or you'll never figure out what someone is like.
At the least, I'm looking your way, Sakura.
So why don't you look this way as well?
That guy...
Is he actually good at fighting?
Is that the only thing that matters to you?
TONPU SHOPPING STREET
You're free to think whatever.
But isn't it too quick to make assumptions?
You say that, but it's the truth.
Hey, mister! Want some bread? It's freshly baked!
Huh? Why...
Why? You Furin kids always help us out. I gotta give back at least a little bit!
You're the one who was in that big scuffle yesterday!
Everyone was talking about how great it was that you were here.
I-I'm not hungry right now.
Oh, okay.
Then take these, and eat it for lunch!
Our bread is tasty even after a while!
Take care!
Hey, man. Thanks for yesterday.
Hey, kid! You were awesome yesterday!
You're pretty tough! How about a drinking contest with me?
Don't be stupid, Dad!
What the hell is happening?
More like, what's wrong with everyone in this town?
They're way too chummy with a guy like me.
A guy like me...
Did I just assume...
that they'd never look at me like that?
Um!
You're from Furin, right? Please help me!
Man, I was just having fun chattin' up a chick.
Why'd ya get in my way?
Because that girl totally didn't want to!
What? You're totally makin' stuff up.
You go off about protectin' town, callin' yourselves Bofurin or whatever.
But you're clearly someone who needs protecting.
So true!
Hey, you still don't get it?
You'll never be a hero!
Go home and cry on mommy's shoulder!
Yeah, totally!
Listen, kid. I'm about to lose it.
...will be purged.
Huh? What?
Those who cause pain, who bring destruction, who hold evil in their heart...
will be purged by Bofurin without exception!
The only ones who get stronger by spouting nonsense are those guys in superhero shows.
Let go already!
You're being a pest!
I don't care if you're a windbreaker or a windstorm,
but you're the one who's gonna get purged!
Why are you saving me?
What the hell do ya think you're doin'?
You from Furin too?
Your buddy's here to save you all by himself?
Save? Buddy?
Don't get me wrong, moron.
I just hate weaklings that mistakenly think they're strong.
Makes me sick.
What was that, ya little punk!
You can't take them on your own!
A-Amazing.
An instant.
The hell? You're seriously weak.
In just a blink of an eye...
Who is this guy?
Thank you very much.
You must be disappointed.
That someone like me is in Bofurin, and attending Furin.
Don't get me wrong. I didn't save your or anything.
You can find posers all over the place.
I dunno what made you come to Furin.
But at least know what you're capable of.
I was...
Back in middle school, I was a gofer every single day.
They punched me. I couldn't do anything but obey them.
And the guy who saved me...
was someone from Furin.
Someone I'd normally only feel fearful of...
looked awesome.
And I wanted to be like him.
I came to Furin because I wanted to be strong and awesome.
But I'm so pathetic.
Guys like that who are only about style always chicken out in fights.
Nothing is lamer than that.
...will be purged by Bofurin without exception!
You're a weak fighter. Don't be a crybaby, too.
It's only gonna make you look weaker.
But you're probably not lame, y'know?
Um, are you okay?
Uh, well, I'm totally fine!
SHE'S NOT INTERESTED!!
I wondered what'd happen to me when he grabbed my arm,
but I'm grateful you were there.
Really. Thank you so much.
And, thanks to you, too.
Sakura...
Sakura-san!
What?
Oh, um...
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What's your height? Weight? Blood type? Hobbies? Skills? Favorite type of girls?
You're slightly taller than me so about 169 cm tall.
- More muscles, less fat, so about 59 kg. - Hey!
Your shoe size is about 26.5 cm, so you'll probably grow even taller.
Creep! Don't touch me! Don't measure me!
S-Sorry.
I like gathering data on guys who I like and think are cool.
Do whatever.
Okay! I'll watch you up close and personal!
And while I'm at it, I can show you around!
Huh? You think I don't know how to get to school?
Oh, that's not what I mean.
I may not be of any help in a fight,
but if it's about the town or the folks living here, I'll guide you.
All the way to the top.
Now, school is this way!
Hey, don't touch me! Don't drag me!
Listen to me, damn it!
FURIN HIGH SCHOOL
BOFURIN
I welcome you, first-years.
Come on! Let's get on with it already!
Shut up! I get hungry after a fight!
This bread is tasty!
Oh! Bread from Saboten! Their bread is so tasty, even when cold!
No, wait.
Let's just go already!
Sakura-san! Hurry, hurry!
If you wanna go that badly, you can go on ahead by yourself.
BOFURIN
So many of 'em...
Sakura-san!
This is Bofurin's headquarters!
I'm so pumped up!
So there's a bunch of people like those guys here.
Sakura-san! I found it!
Found what?
The class rosters!
What's with this sign?
Let's see, um... Oh!
AKIHIKO NIREI HARUKA SAKURA
Yay! Sakura-san, we're in the same class!
All right, all right.
I wonder who else is with us.
Wait, Suo-san? Kiryu-san, too! And even Tsugeura-san!
You know them?
Nope! Not at all! But they're all amazing people!
- We'll start with Suo-san. - No, that's okay!
Don't get so worked up over how they split up the students.
It's the same no matter who you're with.
Wh-What are you saying, Sakura-san?
Who you're gonna be with is totally important...
Huh? What is it?
Wait, no way.
- Seriously? - Hey? What is it?
Of all people... To be in the same class with...
What happened to all that hype?
You wanna go home, after—
Sakura-san, can you promise me one thing?
Promise?
Please be friendly to everyone in class.
Ya gotta smile. Smile!
Huh? Are you joking?
I-I'm serious!
Listen up.
The members of Bofurin gathered together to protect this town.
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And because you're originally from out of town,
it'll be no surprise if people think ill of that and ask why you came here.
I think it's important to get people to understand that you're harmless, and not Bofurin's enemy.
So at all costs...
What are you doing?
Warming up.
Why?
I don't know what kinda guys are in there, so I gotta get ready for anything.
Were you listening to anything I just said?
Sakura-san, you're an outsider!
From a simple misunderstanding, this class...
No, the entire school may turn against you! What would happen if it did!?
I don't care. Why would it matter if they turn against me?
I came here to fight my way up to the top spot, you know?
Man, they're totally staring!
Ow, ow, ow! Their glances are like daggers!
Not bad, I guess.
Hey.
You must be Sakura-kun.
What if I am? Who the hell are you?
Oh, wait, don’t!
I'm sorry, he gets easily excited.
Anyway, you must be...
That eyepatch and the long tassel earring...
There's no doubt about it!
I'm Leonardo DiCaprio.
You're from overseas? I am... um...
Seriously?
Nope. I'm Japanese.
I didn't know he was such a joker.
I thought he'd be more aloof, or cold-hearted, even.
Um...
You must be Suo-san?
Yup. Everyone calls me that.
By the way, this eyepatch seals away an ancient Chinese spirit into my right eye.
Wasn't it from a past accident?
Yup. That's what everyone says.
The hell? So he's all talk.
No, but among the first-years, he's quite...
That's enough about me.
Now about you, Sakura-kun.
Oh, this isn't good.
So folks from outside of town...
are treated as anomalies after all?
It might not be possible to stop this.
I heard all about it! That was amazing!
You were the star of the main street brawl yesterday, right?
Yesterday? Main street?
What do you mean, Suo? Who the hell is that?
You know about the clash with spaltips on main street yesterday, right?
Hiragi-san and a few others headed out.
But the one who was at the scene before them, and was protecting the town was...
Sakura-kun!
I-Is that so, Sakura-san?
Oh?
For real?
I heard Hiragi-san went, so I stopped worrying and totally tuned out.
Ditto.
My grandma said she was there.
Said someone she didn't recognize was in a Furin uniform.
I knew someone was coming from outta town.
But that's damn good, considering classes haven't started!
S-So close...
F-For now, this is good.
Sakura-san, nice one!
Seems they won't mistakenly see Sakura-san as an enemy of Bofurin.
So I'm sure he will, too.
But why did you come to a place like this from outta town?
I came here for the top spot.
You've got it all wrong!
It's not like he wants to hold you down or beat you up.
But I do.
You stay quiet!
Sakura-san! You can't fight with him.
There's no doubt he's the most dangerous guy in our class, no, our school!
That's Kyotaro Sugishita.
- Sugishita. - Hey.
I like mad dogs, you know?
I'll crush you!
Whew. You almost got caught up in that.
Not bad.
This is what I'd expect from Furin High.
That's more like it.
THE HERO OF MY DREAMS
Sakura-san, you shouldn't do that.
What's this all of a sudden?
The food that you received from everyone at the shopping street.
You threw them out before the fight.
I threw it aside in the spur of the moment trying to save your butt.
This is this, and that is that.
Besides, I picked them all up and ate 'em afterwards.
You're surprisingly sincere, Sakura-san.