I didn't expect my life would end up like this.
I live in a beat-up apartment with thin walls.
My manager who's younger than me treats me like an idiot.
Even kids made fun of me, and I had to apologize to them.
I've only ever got one girlfriend, and that was in middle school.
Just where did I go wrong?
Eh?
No way...
Eh?
Who is this lame delinquent?
It's me! It's me from middle school!
So lame!
I'm hungry.
I wanna eat some Katsudon.
What's wrong, Takemichi?
Sorry, I gotta go.
Eh? Go where?!
Yes?
Eh? Hanagaki-kun?
Did you get into a fight again?
You shouldn't go fighting all the time, you know?
Huh?
Are you one of my sister's friends?
Naoto Tachibana.
That's right. This guy will die in the next 12 years, too.
On July 4th, 12 years from now on,
your sister... will die.
And you will die with her at the same time.
July 14th, 2017.
Remember that date, Naoto.
And protect your sister.
I understand.
Please help me out.
I'm sure you can save my sister!
I can...
...save Tachibana?
Sano and Kisaki.
If these two hadn't met, the current. Tokyo Manji Gang wouldn't exist
In other words, my sister wouldn't get caught in their action and die.
I see.
So I have to go back to my middle school days
and prevent them from meeting each other.
I understand the plan, but how do l get back to the past again?
Takemichi-kun, you told me you got back when you shook hand with me, right?
Oh? Yeah.
That might be the trigger.
So it was that handshake?
I was saved by you at that time.
And because of that, I might have become part of your power.
I see.
At first I thought he was some kind of crazy dude.
But he's this serious precisely because he believes that I can leap through time.
Takemichi-kun.
Are you ready?
When it comes to the desire to save Tachibana...
Yeah.
...I won't lose to Naoto!
Sano and Kisaki.
They both met each other in August 8 years ago.
Get in contact with either one of them, follow their movement,
and stop them from meeting each other.
Okay, I will do my best.
You're the only one who can save my sister.
Eh? Is no one at home?
It gotta be Naoto.
As long as I can shake my hand with Naoto, I can return to the future.
You're the only one who can save my sister.
Am I going to run away again?
Eh?
Hanagaki-kun?
Tachibana? Why?
Why you ask?
That's my house.
I see. Well, of course―
Did you get in a fight again?
Sorry.
You look really bad today.
Are you okay?
Um, yeah.
I'm totally fine.
Why do boys like you always get into a fight?
If only I were a guy, too.
Eh?
And then... Eiyah!
I'd be able to protect you.
I trained in Karate, so if I were a boy, I'd be really strong.
In that case...
I will also protect you, Hina.
Ah...
I accidentally called her Hina...
Okay!
Ah, well, I got caught in the moment...
I like it that way.
But I'm the one protecting you, okay?
What?
Because Takemichi-kun is a crybaby.
If I'm a boy, I'd definitely be stronger than you.
C'mon, that ain't true!
Tonly cried that one time, okay?
Was it?
Forget it!
No, I will not!
Bye bye! See you tomorrow.
Yeah!
I'm home.
In 12 years...
I will no longer be dating Hina, and I won't be seeing her for many years.
There is no reason for me to save her.
I'd be able to protect you.
But...
She...
She shouldn't die!
Begin.
Wait!
Kiyomasa-senpai.
Fight me one-on-one.
Both in the past and the future.
I have to change myself, or else, I can't change anything.
I won't run anymore!
I'll never be able to meet him if I keep on being a slave.
Don't you regret this.
I can't win.
The difference in power is so big, I can tell in an instant.
What's wrong, Hanagaki?
Are you just all talk?
You better not get one-hit KO'd like last time!
Takemichi!
That's enough, Takemichi!
Give up or you will die!
I'm not done yet!
Kill him, Kiyomasa-kun!
Finish him!
Kiyomasa...
Not yet...
I'm not over yet!
That's enough, Tákemichi!
You will seriously die!
Takemichi, stop this already!
Not yet!
This is not enough.
To heal...
...my broken heart...
...that has been through those 12 years!
What the heck is he saying?
I ran... I ran...
I ran and ran...
You're the only one who can save my sister.
Give up already, Takemichi!
You already showed enough of your spirit!
I ain't giving up!
I have a reason to not give up!
Tokyo Manji Gang...
Kiyomasa...
The only way to win is to kill me!
I definitely won't lose!
I will save Hina!
Bring me the bat!
This is bad!
We must go save Takemichi!
Fine by me!
I will kill you.
Did he say bat?
Isn't this supposed to be one-on-one?
Hurry up and bring me my bat, you shits!
Oi, Kiyomasa.
You're creeping the crowd.
Who's it?
Why are you getting so worked up?
You're the host here.
A blond braid...
And a dragon tattoo on his temple...
No way...
The vice-president of the Tokyo Manji Gang...
Ken Ryuguji!
(Vice-president - Ken Ryuguji)
Also known as Draken!
Hey hey, Kenchin.
Hah?
Don't call me by that nickname at a place like this.
All my Dorayaki's gone.
What the hell is up with that guy?
He can't read the atmosphere at all.
Good work!
Could he be...!
Good work, President!
(President - Manjiro Sano)
The leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang, Manjiro Sano!
Sano-kun!
I'm Akaishi from the 3rd Special Attack Unit!
You're in the way!
Mikey won't talk to the guy he's not interested in.
I... I'm sorry.
Is this real?
He didn't let that Red-kun say anything back!
Good work.
Kiyomasa, since when you become so important?
You're seriously greeting the president with that shallow bow?
I-I understand.
What's your name?
T-Takemichi... Hanagaki.
I see.
Takemicchi.
Eh? Takemicchi?
That's what Mikey said, so that's what is right, Takemicchi.
Eh?
Are you seriously a middle schooler?
Takemicchi, you're now my buddy, okay?
Eh?
Are you the host?
Ah, yes.
Who the heck are you?
Kiyomasa...
Well then...
Let's go home, Kenchin.
Underground fights are stupid.
Don't do things that ruin the name of Touman.
Takemicchi.
See ya later.
Don't just stand there. You guys go away already.
So he's the boss of Touman, Manjiro Sano.
You were awesome, Takemichi!
I was deeply moved!
Eh?
You got that invincible Mikey to notice you!
You're amazing, Takemichi!
As I thought...
I got noticed by that monster!
Lick-it.
- Yes. Master! - I just went from being Kiyomasa's slave
to a toy of monster I can't understand!
It's just another hell!
Why it must be me?!
From today onward, you're Takemicchi, got it?
That's what Mikey said, so that's what is right, Takemicchi.
Idiots sure have it easy.
They sure are idiots, aren't they?
Hm? Yeah.
But it's been long since I saw them acting like idiots.
Takemichi.
I...
...actually tried to stab Kiyomasa-kun.
Eh?
Think about it.
If things stay as they were, we'd spend the rest of our lives as slaves.
We'd have no choice but to kill him.
Akkun...
You do care about your friends a lot.
Thank you, Takemichi.
Eh?
Thanks to your hard work, we're finally freed from being slaves.
You were really cool.
Cut it out, you're making me blush.
Yamagishi! You don't even sound like him!
Shut up, Takemicchi!
Naoto... I met Manjiro Sano.
It's by coincidence, though.
In order to save Hina who got caught and die in their mess,
I must stop Tokyo Manji Gang's dispute.
And to do that, I must prevent the two leaders of Touman from meeting each other!
I somehow managed to meet one of the leaders, Manjiro Sano.
But I have no idea what to do from now on!
Preventing them from meeting is really difficult if you think about it, isn't it?
From what school are you?!
Don't just barge into someone's school as you like!
Oh, there you are.
Eh?
Let's play, Takemicchi.
U-Um, we're in middle of class...
This guy... is absurd!
A-All the third years...
Um, what's happening here?
Ah, this?
They pissed me off, so I knocked'em down.
All of you, line up right here.
Laying face down, okay?
Hey, too much space inbetween.
It's you guys who will get hurt from that.
Eh?
Just what are they gonna do?
The Tokyo Manji Gang surely is crazy after all.
I heard there's someone influencing the USG at Shinsen.
Sounds fun. Let's go beat them up.
Tormenting people is an everyday occurrence for them!
To them, it's the same as washing their face.
You feelin' good?
Well, last we met was yesterday.
You're free today, right?
Well... not exactly.
Let's hang out for a little.
Eh?
Mikey-kun, did you listen to what I said?
Is he actually friends with Mikey?
We got someone that amazing in this school?
Hey, isn't that Takemichi?
Didn't Mikey like him?
What did he do in these past few days?
This is bad, they will kill him!
Tachibana?
Mikey? As in Mikey from Touman?
That means the other guy is Draken?
You're too loud. Do you want them to beat you again?
- There's no need to be so tense. - I see, this is a chance!
I just have to be close with Mikey and prevent him from meeting Tetta Kisaki.
- Let's go then. - Hold it right there!
Who?
Hina?!
Sorry, I'm actually busy today.
Takemichi-kun, let's go.
You mustn't let them play around with you.
Eh?
I will protect you.
Hina...
She's trembling.
Oi.
Do you want me to kill you, bitch?
You gonna slap someone and leave just like that?
Don't joke with me!
Who's the one that is joking?
Coming to someone's school and take them by force...
It's not what a friend do!
Takemichi-kun have been getting nothing but injuries lately.
If that was because of you guys...
I will not forgive you!
Huh?
Let go of her hand.
What are you saying? I can't hear you!
I will protect you.
told you to let go of her hand, you idiot!
I already promised that I will protect Hina this time!
Do you know who you're talking to?
I ain't gonna give her up ever again!
Huh?
Again?
Aaaaah...
And here I thought we can be great buddies. Too bad.
Well then...
How do you want to die?
Promise me....
Promise me this one thing!
Don't you dare lay your hand on Hina!
Huh? Who cares.
Just kidding.
Eh?
Takemicchi, you dummy.
There's no way I'd lay a hand on a girl.
Takemicchi.
You were trying to threaten me, didn't you?
S-Sorry...
It's fine.
Eh?
"I ain't gonna give her up."
No one says that in front of a girl nowadays, you know?
You're so Showa.
You surprised me, you know.
Huh? Takemichi-kun...
Are they...
I learned about the Tokyo Manji Gang 12 years in the future from Naoto.
They're a heinous gang who would do gamble, fraud, assault, murder,
and a bunch of other crimes.
Underground fights are stupid.
There's no way I'd lay a hand on a girl.
Is this person really the leader of that hideous Touman gang?
Umm, Mikey-kun.
Hm?
Well...
Why did you take a liking in someone like me?
What a stupid question.
Ah... I'm sorry.
I have a brother ten years older than me.
He's dead, though.
He was a reckless guy.
He'd pick a fight against someone stronger than him like it's normal.
Oooh.
He sounds like a cool person.
You're like my older brother, Takemicchi.
Eh? N-No, I'm not as cool as him!
No matter how you look at me.
Well, true he wasn't as lame as you.
That's mean...
People call delinquents "lame" in this era, isn't it?
I see... So that way of thinking already spread even back now.
There were a lot of street gangs back during my brother's era.
They'd listen to their intuition and act on it.
Everyone acted big.
All they do is fighting.
But they would always take care of their own mess.
What was so lame about those guys?
That's why I'm going to create an era for delinquents.
You should come with me.
I like your guts.
Takemichi Hanagaki.
There are plenty of guys who are good at fighting.
But...
There aren't that many guys like you who would stand against anyone
if it were for something they couldn't give up on.
Think about it, Takemicchi.
Mikey is a delinquent, but he's not a bad guy.
At the very least, he's not the type of guy who would drive a truck into a festival
and kill innocents like Hina.
He's definitely not the boss of an organization like Tokyo Manji Gang 12 years in the future.
Just what changed Mikey?
Manjiro Sano and Tetta Kisaki.
If these two hadn't met the current Tokyo Manji Gang wouldn't exist
Eh?
Hm?
Somehow it feels like I have seen him somewhere before.