TAKEMICHI: She's right there...
Hina's in front of me.
(short gasp)
What's going on, Mikey?
Meh.
(grunts)
TAKEMICHI: What'll I do?
Oh...
Well...
This is so awkward.
(melancholic music)
Let's break up, Hina.
TAKEMICHI: I dumped her without explanation.
(sobs)
HINA: I hate your guts!
TAKEMICHI: What am I supposed to say to her now?
Got into another fight?
(short gasp)
(Takemichi grunts)
(sobbing)
(theme music)
HINA: Dad!
(Hina panting)
What did you say to Takemichi?
Sorry, Hinata.
But try to understand how I feel.
-(heavy breathing) -(soft music)
I'd like you to fall for a guy who's not a hoodlum.
I want you to find happiness.
Why did you fall in love with Mom?
HINA: It wasn't for appearance's sake, right?
I like Takemichi's character.
He's a hoodlum and doesn't look dependable,
but he's actually very warm and kind.
He's the kind of guy who'd help me no matter what kind of pinch I'm in.
-(Masato gasps) -(Hina sobs)
You can't describe Takemichi with just the word "hoodlum"!
-MASATO: Hinata! -(thudding footsteps)
(door opening)
HINA: Dear God, hear my prayers.
WOMAN: Who prays at a shrine on Christmas?
Huh?
HINA: Emma?
I thought it was you, Hina.
HINA: You came to pray too, Emma?
EMMA: Yeah.
My oldest brother used to always come here to pray on Christmas.
What a weirdo, huh?
After I started going along with him, it turned into an annual tradition.
Wow, what a coincidence.
I come to this shrine every Christmas too.
Another weirdo.
Then we may have met before.
(Hina chuckles)
Maybe so.
So, what did you pray for?
(melancholic music)
I see. Your dad got involved, huh?
That must have been brutal for Takemitchy.
Yeah.
But why'd he do it just because your dad said to?
I know!
Leave this to me.
Huh?
Huh? Takemitchy?
DRAKEN: Mikey.
Emma wants to know if we know where Takemitchy is.
MIKEY: No idea.
We don't know.
Huh? Look for him?
DRAKEN: What a pain.
It's Christmas, you know?
Well, you can get mad all you want.
But I've got no idea where he might be.
MIKEY: Draken.
Let's go back.
That Impulse I heard earlier...
It was Mitsuya's.
(surprised exclaim)
MIKEY: Takemitchy might be with him.
Make sure you bring Takemitchy.
Meet us at Hina's condo complex.
What?
Okay. Let's go, Hina.
HINA: Huh? Wait!
Takemichi's coming here?
What? You love him, don't you?
Tell him what you want to say.
But...
If I saw him now, I couldn't speak. I might even cry.
Hina!
I'm sorry.
(gasps)
I'm a hoodlum, and I get what your dad means.
(sobs)
And I've gotten you into danger.
(soft gasp)
I couldn't stand it if anything I did ever got you hurt.
I promised that I'd rescue you.
(confused gasp)
Rescue?
Hina!
I swear I'll protect you, even if you were to die.
-(mutters) -(Takemichi sobs)
What are you talking about, Takemichi?
Even if you're hit by a truck...
or you can't feel your legs anymore...
I'll protect you every single time.
Just please...
(sobbing continues)
Please...
Forget that we ever broke up.
(Hina sobs softly)
(music stops)
Take me to the shrine...
(gasps)
...on New Year's.
What?
You mean...
We've made up.
(gasps)
(sobs)
TAKEMICHI (wailing): Hina!
HINA: Oh, please. Stop crying.
TAKEMICHI: I can't help it.
I'm so happy for you, Hina.
Why are you crying, Emma?
(mild scoff)
(Takemichi wailing)
DRAKEN: He's weak with women and a weak fighter.
But he's dependable when the chips are down.
Takemitchy really is like "him," isn't he?
Yeah.
MIKEY: Takemitchy.
(surprised exclaim)
Let's take a ride together.
(surprised gasp)
(sniffles)
MIKEY: Come on. Come on now.
TAKEMICHI: But Mikey.
-I'm going to borrow Takemitchy for a bit. -Looks like you lose.
Oh, my. It sure is cold. Let's go back inside.
I'm so happy for you, Hina.
MASATO: Not so long ago, she was just a little girl in elementary school.
I guess this is how they grow up.
(soft chuckle)
If you interfere again, Hinata will shut you out.
(Masato gasps) I can't have that.
But it's late, so I want her back in here.
(engine revving)
TAKEMICHI: When he's with the gang, he's scary and hard to approach.
But when it's just the two of us,
he's so chill that I feel like I could talk to him about anything.
Mikey, where are your parents?
Huh? I don't have any.
Me and Emma live with my grandpa.
Really?
Your grandpa raised you? That's a surprise.
Me and Emma have different moms.
We used to live apart.
MIKEY: About ten years ago, Emma's mom left her with us and disappeared.
TAKEMICHI: Jeez, talk about brutal.
My big brother was like our dad.
(surprised exclaim)
MIKEY: He was ten years older, but we followed him everywhere.
He taught us a lot.
Having him around was so natural...
I sometimes feel lost without him.
(soft grunt)
MIKEY: I can't understand what it means.
At times like that, my mind goes blank.
I completely lose my way in the world.
I lose sight of the difference between what's right and what's wrong.
Mikey...
TAKEMICHI: Mikey understands that
he'll lose his mind if he doesn't do something about it.
He knows he bears a dark burden.
MIKEY: Even though my brother was a biker gang leader,
he was a poor fighter.
What? No way! That's a huge surprise.
(Mikey laughing)
MIKEY: He inspired lots of guys.
The hoodlums of Tokyo followed him
even though they fought better than him.
Shinichiro.
Yeah?
You suck at fighting.
(Schinichiro grunts)
You're always chasing women.
(continues grunting)
Your farts reek.
(gasps)
(Schinichiro sighs)
How come guys like you?
(laughs)
You don't get it yet, Manjiro.
(confused exclaim)
(soft chuckle)
(confused exclaim)
MIKEY: When he led the tough dudes of Tokyo,
he was always a brilliant sight.
I bet they all thought they couldn't lose as long as he had their backs.
That's like you, Mikey.
I'm weak.
What?
(wind whooshing)
You're tough, Takemitchy.
Winning fights isn't truly what's most important.
MIKEY: It's not losing to yourself.
(gasps)
You're weak, but you don't give in to anyone.
You didn't even give in to BLACK DRAGON.
When it looks like I'm about to lose heart or when I'm about to lose my way,
I want you to bawl me out, Takemitchy.
(gasps)
Like my brother did.
(gasps)
(sobbing)
TAKEMICHI: Of course, I will.
(engines revving)
We announcing that thing at the first meeting of the new year?
DRAKEN: Yeah.
Could start a lot of discontent.
Then we'll just have to fight.
As the twin dragons of Toman.
Twin dragons?
Brings back memories, huh?
Want to go there now?
It must've been cleaned off long ago.
It's still here.
(hissing)
YOUNG TAKA: Luna. Mana.
I left them alone, but I hope they're okay.
YOUNG DRAKEN: That's pretty cool.
(gasps)
What is that? A dragon?
How long have you been there?
YOUNG DRAKEN: I've been here the whole time.
Uh...
(slow rock music)
YOUNG TAKA: He's a hoodlum.
Just a kid, but he's wearing an earring.
Want some barbecue beef?
(surprised gasp)
(belly rumbling)
(laughing)
Have a seat.
My name's Ken Ryuguji. What's yours?
(munching)
Takashi Mitsuya.
A kid like you on the streets this late, your parents must be worried.
You're a kid too.
Who's he think he is?
Hey, you ate all of it.
Sorry. I haven't eaten all day.
Okay.
Huh?
All right, this drawing is mine.
Yours?
In exchange for my barbecue beef.
YOUNG DRAKEN: Come over to my place.
(young Taka gasps)
YOUNG DRAKEN: You're not busy, right?
(screams) What?
This is your place?
It's a whorehouse!
Shut up, you brat!
Ken, don't bring your friends here!
Screw you.
(chilling music)
Ken, do some shopping for me.
No, I'm busy.
Ken, would you believe my last customer?
Tell me later.
Hey, Ken. Let's play poker.
YOUNG TAKA: What the heck is this place? This is his home, right?
There. Full house.
Amazing! This kid's a good player.
No more wild jokers, okay?
He keeps drawing them.
(mischievous laugh)
WOMAN 1: From now on, your nickname is "Joker."
(laughter)
Way to go, Mitsuya. You're raking in the dough.
You always earn spending money this way?
Yeah. They pay me 1,000 yen when they lose.
I give them a free one-hour massage when I lose.
A massage?
Ken's massages are top-notch.
He soothes our tired bodies.
This work is a lot tougher than it looks.
It's hell when I keep losing.
The next day, my hands are numb.
Wow...
(surprised grunt)
What's wrong?
I was just thinking how nice this is.
YOUNG TAKA: My mom's never home.
After school, all I ever do is take care of my sisters.
(chuckles) This guy's a runaway.
Really?
It'll be okay, Joker.
I'd like to live here too.
(gasps, grunts)
Ow! What was that for?
Get out of here.
You think this is fun, you dumb brat?
Shit. What's her problem?
YOUNG DRAKEN: Sorry, Mitsuya.
But you see, they're not there 'cause they want to be.
Hmm?
YOUNG DRAKEN: You like your mom's cooking?
(confused gasp)
I think I'm a better cook.
She hardly ever cooks, so it really sucks.
I think I hate it.
Really?
Must be nice.
Huh?
Were you listening? It tastes awful.
I don't have any parents.
I wish I could say their cooking sucks.
(gasps)
YOUNG DRAKEN: Go back home, Mitsuya.
Truth is you're worried sick about your sisters, aren't you?
(sniffles)
It's written all over your face.
You're a good kid.
(soft whimper)
You're not cut out to be a hoodlum.
Later, man.
YOUNG TAKA: It's like he saw right through me.
TEEN TAKA: I've found you.
Ken Ryuguji.
Huh? Mitsuya?
Hey!
One day, I will be your equal.
I swear it.
I will be a hoodlum who cares for his family.
(gasping)
What?
-What? -What?
(both gasp)
Why'd you get this tattoo?
You grow your hair.
Huh?
I gave you the barbecue beef for this, man.
This dragon is mine.
(surprised gasp)
TAKA: Twin dragons, huh?
Ever since then,
I've been following him.
DRAKEN: What's wrong?
Nothing.
(indistinct chatter)
HINA: Wow.
It sure is crowded.
It sure is.
TAKA: Takemitchy.
(Takemichi and Hina gasp)
Are you dressed for the children's fest?
Yo.
Wait, are you two Mitsuya's sisters?
TAKA: Yeah. This is Luna and Mana.
How old are you? What little angels.
Don't treat us like kids, dork face.
Dork face.
Huh?
LUNA AND MANA: What a pretty lady.
Pretty lady.
Is that any way to raise children?
Sorry, man.
Yuzuha and Hakkai, are your wounds better now?
Yeah, all better.
Right, Hakkai?
Hey.
(grunts)
(gasps)
Lady, can I hold your hand?
Sure thing.
Hold my hand too.
Okay, we'll walk together.
Hey, she's my Hina!
How can you shout out loud something so embarrassing?
There goes my date.
TAKEMICHI: This was to make up for Christmas.
Sorry, Takemitchy.
(Takemichi whimpers softly)
You can go on a date anytime.
Now I get it.
No wonder you like him, Yuzuha.
(grunts)
He was pretty badass that night.
Mhm.
Taiju...
YUZUHA: When he left a couple days ago, he said...
I wanted to raise Hakkai to be strong.
It ticked me off when he was weak.
Just who is Takemichi Hanagaki?
(gasps softly)
Even though I couldn't change Hakkai, he did.
I'm not needed in this house anymore.
TAIJU: I won't mend my ways.
But I will admit that violence isn't everything.
This is goodbye, Yuzuha.
You must be relieved.
(sobs softly)
Taiju said that?
Yeah.
You know...
YUZUHA: He ended up changing both you and Taiju.
To me, Takemichi Hanagaki is...
What?
Wait. Hold on here, Yuzuha. Isn't it Taka you've got a crush on?
Huh? Mitsuya?
He's like a brother. Besides, he's got short hair.
What? You're in love with Takemitchy?
Shut up, you moron! Besides, he's got Hina.
Nothing wrong with a one-sided crush, right?
Huh?
Hm?
What's wrong?
(both gasp)
HAKKAI AND YUZUHA (in unison): Nothing at all!
TAKA: Huh?
Oh, Takemichi.
Yeah?
HINA: They've got ema.
TAKEMICHI: Cool. Let's get one.
Nice.
What did you write?
(gasps)
Hina.
You know how they say it won't come true if you show anyone.
Hey, let us see.
Show us, Takemitchy.
No way!
Why not?
Show us, man.
No way. Never!
Hey, it's Takemitchy.
What're you guys up to?
Chifuyu, help me! You too, Peh-yan.
What's the commotion?
Sounds like fun.
Cut that out, Hakkai!
Give it back! That's my ema.
Who's shouting "my Emma"?
Oh, it's Takemitchy.
Hakkai!
(dramatic gasp)
Is this your ema?
(Takemichi screaming in desperation)
(panting)
Please, give it back.
Wow, you sure are desperate.
(crowd exclaims)
What's going on?
MAN 1: It's almost time.
MAN 2: It's ten seconds until the new year.
Let's jump together!
Huh? What?
-Three. -Three.
-Two. -Two.
-One. -One.
-Happy New Year! -Happy New Year!
I HOPE TO BECOME A HERO WHO CAN SAVE EVERYONE.
(closing theme music)
I never would have thought Takemitchy could pull that off.
Unexpected.
But that won't be the end of this.