Kill Blue (2026) s01e05 Episode Script
Itta Saki ni wa Unicorn
Thank you very much.
I got some good practice in
thanks to you.
N-No problem.
No way!
Is he really a middle schooler?
Even a college player couldn't
cleanly catch that pitch!
He's beyond high school level.
I laughed when I first heard about him,
but once you actually see that
He doesn't even feel human!
No wonder they call him a "Unicorn."
THERE'S A UNICORN UP AHEAD
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
Okay, midterms are next week.
You serious?
- What a pain!
So starting today, all club activities
are suspended for one week.
Make sure to go over everything
you've covered so far.
It's here at last!
Since it's our first test since starting
middle school, I'm kinda nervous!
What about you, Ogami?
Whoa, scary!
Huh?
You look kinda pissed!
No, it's not like that.
More like, "A test!
All right, I'm gonna kill it!"
I mean, the bloodlust is intense!
He straight up looks like an assassin!
Boss, don't go blowing your cover
over something this stupid!
Uh, this is my first time
dealing with midterms!
What should I do, Master?
I mean, it's everyone's first time.
Let's do our best, Noren!
You just suddenly popped up!
Ogami, you're already really good about
studying ahead and reviewing
so I think you'll be fine
just doing what you normally do.
Thank you for your words
of wisdom, Master!
Seriously, what is with that energy?
Morning!
Oh, hey, Noren!
Morning!
So bright!
You're glowing?
What happened to you?
So, here's the thing.
During test week, everybody
goes into study mode, right?
Like, nobody's got time
to get all worked up.
Which means nobody's been confessing
their love to me!
R-Right.
I've been sleeping so well
with zero stress!
I wish it could be test week forever!
Man, you've got it rough, too, huh?
I'm actually starting to worry about you.
Oh, sorry.
Huh?
Your face is wrecked!
You're all dried out!
Oh! Morning!
What's with those eye bags?
Did you not sleep?
Huh? What happened to you, Ogami?
"Glowing" and "dried out"?
What is with this couple?
The contrast is insane!
Whoa! Those eye bags are bad!
You really need to get some sleep, Ogami!
Yeah.
I know that logically, but
Huh? It's morning already?
It's like I just can't stop myself.
How do I put this feeling?
It's kind of like how a boxer knows
rest is important before a match
but still winds up overtraining anyway.
I have no idea what you mean,
but basically,
you're just trying way too hard?
Want one?
It helps you relax.
I don't need that!
I'm telling you
you're overdoing it, Boss.
Pipe down.
Mind your own business.
Believe me, I'd love to!
Trying to stop someone from studying
so hard is such baloney!
I've got other plans tonight,
so go eat dinner at Mama's place, okay?
Huh? I can eat wherever I
Just go, all right?
Consider it a change of pace.
RAMEN
RAMEN
You can head out now.
Huh? Already?
It's test week, isn't it?
I'm fine.
I may not look it, but I actually do study
seriously on a regular basis, you know.
Doesn't matter.
At this rate, we're not gonna get
many more customers tonight anyway.
Okay.
NATSUKIYA
Then I'm heading out!
Ogami?
Where's he going?
Wait, whoa!
He's heading deeper and deeper
into a really sketchy area!
Oh, Juzo!
Good evening!
BAR JABAMI
Hey. Gekota, was it?
BAR JABAMI
Long time no see, little fish!
BAR JABAMI
You open?
BAR JABAMI
Open for freakin' business, babe!
Open for freakin' business, babe!
I came by to score some dinner
BAR JABAMI
but is Kyosuke, I mean Mama, here?
BAR JABAMI
Abso-freakin'-lutely!
Mama Nagisa!
Your itty-bitty boyfriend's here!
Wh-What kind of setup is this?
Ah, no matter how many times I see you,
you're still just too adorable!
I could eat you right up!
Your pilaf's always good, Mama.
My, my Geko, could I get
an oolong tea for him?
Coming right up!
And, you know, if people found out,
they'd start gossiping that I had a secret child,
so I told everyone you're my nephew.
I see.
Honestly, when you first turned young,
I was stunned.
Oh, Neko, welcome!
Oh my, what's this?
Who's this delicious-looking little cutie?
He's actually Boss.
Huh?
I know I can trust you, and when things
go sideways, you always come through.
So, this really helps.
Leave it to me, little Juzo.
Honestly, now I wanna protect you
even more than before.
I'm beat!
Mama, listen to this.
The new guy screwed up royally today.
Eri?
What are you doing here?
Eri, welcome back!
The usual for you?
Yeah, please!
I tell you, kids these days
Oh, stop!
- Jeez!
That's such an old-lady move.
- That guy, I swear
I was wondering how you got
those bags under your eyes.
So, that's what's going on?
Oh, shut up.
Is it okay for you
to be drinking in a place like this?
What about Kozue?
It's fine, it's fine!
She lets me stop in for a drink
now and then on the way home.
That girl's got a good head
on her shoulders.
I see.
Yeah, I guess she does.
So, pulling an all-nighter to study
Why not?
Go into that test as you are
and bomb it as you are.
Hey, come on!
I'm not asking you to comfort me
or anything, but that's brutal!
No, that's not what I meant.
Huh?
Before you ended up in that body,
when you were still out there working,
the mission was everything.
You were never allowed to fail, right?
Even back when you used to drink here,
part of you was always wound tight.
But I don't think you need
that kind of mindset for studying.
Now that you're a middle schooler,
it's okay to screw up sometimes.
Might as well take advantage of it
and make all the mistakes
you never got to make before,
not just with studying, either.
Besides, setting aside
the sleep deprivation for the moment
ever since you started middle school
you've been looking
a whole lot more alive.
BAR JABAMI
BAR JABAMI
See ya, Mama.
Thanks for the drink!
Okay, see you next time!
And you, quit standing there spacing out
and walk her to the station!
R-Right.
Whaaat?
He went into that crossdresser bar
and came back out with a hot older lady!
Just who is Ogami?
MIDTERM EXAMS (DAY 1)
SOCIAL STUDIES - MATH - SCIENCE
In the end, I wouldn't say
I bombed the test
but I made a few careless mistakes,
forgot a few things and did about average.
MATH MIDTERM EXAM
forgot a few things and did about average.
YEAR: 1, CLASS: E, NAME: JUZO OGAMI
Well, for this time
I guess this is about
what I should've expected.
I'll learn from it
and do better on finals.
Come to think of it
Well, I'm just here for the ramen, so
Ogami really isn't normal?
So, keep your hands off my girl.
It's more than just him being weird.
- Now get lost.
What is it?
He feels more like
somebody's uncle or a dad
like he's from
a totally different age group.
Is he really a middle school student?
HOME EC ROOM
HOME EC ROOM
Like this and then like this
pass the thread between the button
and the fabric three or four times.
Don't forget to stick your thumb in here
to leave a little slack.
Then wrap the thread
around that slack over and over,
and that gives you the thread shank.
Make a loop.
Pull tight.
And to finish it off, tie a knot.
And there, done.
See? Easy, right?
Oh! So, that's how you sew on a button!
Once you get used to it,
it won't even take ten minutes.
And honestly, even just repairing
a button yourself
might make you feel
more attached to your clothes.
I see!
It's like cars and motorcycles.
The more you work on them yourself,
the more attached you get.
That is a weirdly un-middle-schooler-like
way to relate to what I just said.
Anyway, just give it a try.
If there's anything
you don't get, just ask.
'Kay!
So, that's what needles can be used for!
Huh?
I always thought you used them
to coat with poison and stab people.
That's not wrong, but
Huh?
The club president made it look easy.
What is that?
How did you mess it up like that?
Noren?
Me, too!
Hey
Doing this again made me realize
I'm actually terrible at sewing!
Well, that's what
club activities are for, right?
I'm gonna go ask the senpais for help!
Me, too!
That's
Kito-senpai!
You're not heading home yet?
Oh, hey, you two!
I forgot to water these guys.
Sunflowers?
Yep. I planted the seeds early
so they should probably bloom
before summer vacation.
I can't wait!
Something happen?
Hmm?
I mean, you seem
like you're in a good mood.
It's not so much that something happened.
It's more like I really like
the Home Ec Club.
Yeah.
Kito-senpai loves plants.
President Shiraishi's into cooking
in general.
Yamaoka likes baking sweets.
And Tamada and Nishimura
are really good at handicrafts!
We all do different things
together as a club,
but every one of them has their own
little world that they genuinely love!
So, nobody's just hanging around
to gossip or pry,
and they're really easy to talk to!
I'm really glad I joined the Home Ec Club!
Um, today's club activity is
making rice balls
to deliver to the baseball team.
It's a lot, so it'll be tough
but they'll really appreciate it,
so let's do our best!
Is something wrong?
Well, the thing is
our field doesn't just get used
by the middle school baseball team.
We also lend it out
to a Little Senior League team.
Today's delivery is actually for them
and a Unicorn is there.
Yeah, that's the problem.
Just because he's a Unicorn doesn't
automatically mean he's after you, Noren.
That's just a rumor after all,
and it's possible nothing'll happen.
Still, if you two
aren't comfortable with it,
I think it'd be fine for you
not to join in.
It's up to you.
I get how you feel.
So, whatever you decide.
Move up, move up front!
One more!
Let me hear you!
- Ready!
Hey, we brought some snacks for you guys!
Oh, thanks!
Everybody, gather up!
Thanks!
No problem!
Looks great!
Time to eat!
Hey, hurry up!
Oh, they're here?
Oh, there.
That tall guy is the one.
I see.
You can tell right away
from the atmosphere.
Tenma Tendo.
He's huge!
Is that really a middle schooler?
He's gotta be pushing 190 cm!
Oh, rice balls!
Thanks a ton!
Sorry I was late getting over here!
Down the hatch!
Man, that's good! Total energy boost!
Oh, right.
You two are here, huh?
Then I wanted to talk to you for a sec!
You're Noren and Juzo, right?
You've been getting
a lot of attention lately.
He's a giant!
All right then,
let's see whether the rumors are true.
Either way, I don't think he'll come
right out with it right away
Let's duel.
If I win, I get to be
Noren's boyfriend, right?
Wha
Oh, come on. So, the rumors are true
and you're opening with that?
Oh no!
Hey, Tenma!
No, no! We're just chatting
while I refuel, that's all!
You can't just spring
something like that!
We don't even know each other!
That's impossible!
Right?
It's not like I'm into you or anything.
Sorry.
Huh?
It's not "I wanna go out with her."
It's "I wanna crush you because you're in
my way," so I'm challenging you to a duel.
What?
I think the thing that inspires people
most in this world is sports!
That's why everyone should be watching me!
No, everyone needs to watch me!
Because I'm gonna become
the first true triple threat sportsman
in human history, a Superman!
Triple threat?
You mean like being
both a pitcher and a batter?
Boss!
I looked it up,
and that is not what he means!
Huh?
Not a triple threat baseball player!
A triple threat sportsman!
In other words
TENMA TENDO, LITTLE SENIOR LEAGUE WINNER,
PLAYS A BIG ROLE / A HAT TRICK
Little Senior League baseball!
WINNER TENMA TENDO
Little Senior League baseball!
Ace striker in soccer!
A MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODIGY STRIKER TENMA TENDO
Ace striker in soccer!
Middle school basketball!
TENMA TENDO SUPERSTAR OF THE WORLD OF BASKETBALL
Middle school basketball!
ULTIMATE MIDDLE SCHOOLER
He's the ace in all three,
TENMA TENDO
and he keeps racking up national titles, too!
A Unicorn, the man
with the ultimate physical gift!
MLB, the NBA, the Premier League.
I'm gonna become
the best player in all of them!
What?
Is that even possible?
I have no idea.
I've heard of pros
who can do two sports sometimes, but
I get it now.
So, basically, you're a sports freak
who loves the spotlight
and can't stand anybody
getting more attention than you.
Huh? "Can't stand"? Not really.
You're just some background extra
from the Home Ec Club, right?
To begin with
I'm not interested in people
from some nothing little play club
whose existence won't matter.
However
you are annoying.
Hey! What the hell
kind of rude crap is that?
Ah, no, I mean,
I'm happy about the rice balls!
Saves me from having to buy food!
You need to stop talking! Like, now!
- Huh?
It's fine.
Then let's do it. A duel.
Ogami!
He doesn't even sound
like he's dead set on it!
Nope. I'm the one who's pissed off now.
This guy didn't just insult me.
He casually dissed the ladies, too.
I don't care about some Superman
or that triple threat nonsense.
Don't look down on Home Ec, dumbass!
All right, it's settled!
What should we compete in?
Okay, let's make it futsal!
One week from now, in the gym.
I'll bring one other person, but you guys
can bring as many as you want.
Huh? Since when do I need a handicap?
No, take the handicap!
Suit yourself, but without one,
this won't even be a match.
Anyway, do what you want.
I'm so sorry, Home Ec Club!
Please let me apologize on his behalf.
Uh, right, okay.
And you all still treat him
like he's special?
Yeah. Normally, if you split your time
between three different sports,
you only have a limited time
for each one, right?
But he overwhelms that limitation
through sheer dominance.
We apologize for how rude he was, too.
But if I may say one thing
as a teammate
he's the greatest hero!
But as an opponent
he's the strongest villain!
HOME EC ROOM
Forget the details.
He looked down on my club members,
so you go out there and wreck his ass, Ogami!
Leave it to me, Boss!
I'll make him regret
the day he was born!
This is civilian conversation, right?
But it's futsal, right?
Besides Ogami, who else would even
Huh? Noren?
You can't just spring
something like that!
We don't even know each other!
That's impossible!
Right?
It's not like I'm into you or anything.
Sorry.
This is so humiliating!
I mean,
there was context leading up to it,
but in the end, it came off like,
"Stop fighting over me!"
And then, "It's not like I'm into you,"
like I'm some cringey self-important girl!
No, no, overthinking it like that
is way too self-absorbed
and I won't think about it anymore
- I'll do it.
Shin?
You were still here?
That guy made my beloved Noren like
"Stop fighting over me!"
"Uh, I'm not into you" like she was
some cringey self-important girl!
That's unforgivable!
Nooooo!
Please don't bring it back up again!
Uh
if it doesn't have to be exactly
two-on-two, I could join, too.
The Home Ec Club
isn't just messing around,
and we all take
what we care about seriously.
Kito-senpai
And besides, he made Mitsuoka like
"Stop fighting over me!"
"Uh, I'm not into you" like she was
some cringey self-important girl!
Please stop repeating that already!
And anyway
I don't even care about the whole
"dating as the prize in a duel" thing.
More than anything
what I can't forgive is him mocking
the Home Ec Club I love so much!
So
you'd better win
okay?
You got it!
Jeez, asking me out of nowhere to help
with some duel? What the hell is that?
And Mitsuoka That's the rich girl
at your school, right?
Why her?
Well, no real reason.
Hey!
This is weird.
You've never bothered
to pick a fight with somebody before.
Well, that's because they came
to me first, so it just happened.
Even so!
If you really didn't care at all,
you'd have just ignored them.
Yeah, true.
What is it, though?
When I look at that Ogami guy
I get all restless.
Something about him.
Anyway, I'm only doing
the bare minimum out there.
Yeah, okay!
I wasn't expecting much from you
to begin with.
You always have to add
one extra smart-ass comment!
Crap! I put too much into that
without thinking!
Whoa!
He completely killed that momentum!
He really is nothing short of a prodigy!
Nice pass!
Man, you're irritating!
Another Mitsuoka duel!
And this time, it's against a Unicorn!
Three-on-two futsal!
Is this even gonna be a real match?
Listen up.
If you win, then we go
by the usual Mitsuoka duel rules.
But if we win, there's one condition.
What?
You mocked the Home Ec Club.
So, apologize to the ladies.
Huh? Sure, fine.
But are you sure?
That's basically the same thing
as saying, "Don't apologize," you know.
Because I'm absolutely going to win.
What?
I got some good practice in
thanks to you.
N-No problem.
No way!
Is he really a middle schooler?
Even a college player couldn't
cleanly catch that pitch!
He's beyond high school level.
I laughed when I first heard about him,
but once you actually see that
He doesn't even feel human!
No wonder they call him a "Unicorn."
THERE'S A UNICORN UP AHEAD
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
Okay, midterms are next week.
You serious?
- What a pain!
So starting today, all club activities
are suspended for one week.
Make sure to go over everything
you've covered so far.
It's here at last!
Since it's our first test since starting
middle school, I'm kinda nervous!
What about you, Ogami?
Whoa, scary!
Huh?
You look kinda pissed!
No, it's not like that.
More like, "A test!
All right, I'm gonna kill it!"
I mean, the bloodlust is intense!
He straight up looks like an assassin!
Boss, don't go blowing your cover
over something this stupid!
Uh, this is my first time
dealing with midterms!
What should I do, Master?
I mean, it's everyone's first time.
Let's do our best, Noren!
You just suddenly popped up!
Ogami, you're already really good about
studying ahead and reviewing
so I think you'll be fine
just doing what you normally do.
Thank you for your words
of wisdom, Master!
Seriously, what is with that energy?
Morning!
Oh, hey, Noren!
Morning!
So bright!
You're glowing?
What happened to you?
So, here's the thing.
During test week, everybody
goes into study mode, right?
Like, nobody's got time
to get all worked up.
Which means nobody's been confessing
their love to me!
R-Right.
I've been sleeping so well
with zero stress!
I wish it could be test week forever!
Man, you've got it rough, too, huh?
I'm actually starting to worry about you.
Oh, sorry.
Huh?
Your face is wrecked!
You're all dried out!
Oh! Morning!
What's with those eye bags?
Did you not sleep?
Huh? What happened to you, Ogami?
"Glowing" and "dried out"?
What is with this couple?
The contrast is insane!
Whoa! Those eye bags are bad!
You really need to get some sleep, Ogami!
Yeah.
I know that logically, but
Huh? It's morning already?
It's like I just can't stop myself.
How do I put this feeling?
It's kind of like how a boxer knows
rest is important before a match
but still winds up overtraining anyway.
I have no idea what you mean,
but basically,
you're just trying way too hard?
Want one?
It helps you relax.
I don't need that!
I'm telling you
you're overdoing it, Boss.
Pipe down.
Mind your own business.
Believe me, I'd love to!
Trying to stop someone from studying
so hard is such baloney!
I've got other plans tonight,
so go eat dinner at Mama's place, okay?
Huh? I can eat wherever I
Just go, all right?
Consider it a change of pace.
RAMEN
RAMEN
You can head out now.
Huh? Already?
It's test week, isn't it?
I'm fine.
I may not look it, but I actually do study
seriously on a regular basis, you know.
Doesn't matter.
At this rate, we're not gonna get
many more customers tonight anyway.
Okay.
NATSUKIYA
Then I'm heading out!
Ogami?
Where's he going?
Wait, whoa!
He's heading deeper and deeper
into a really sketchy area!
Oh, Juzo!
Good evening!
BAR JABAMI
Hey. Gekota, was it?
BAR JABAMI
Long time no see, little fish!
BAR JABAMI
You open?
BAR JABAMI
Open for freakin' business, babe!
Open for freakin' business, babe!
I came by to score some dinner
BAR JABAMI
but is Kyosuke, I mean Mama, here?
BAR JABAMI
Abso-freakin'-lutely!
Mama Nagisa!
Your itty-bitty boyfriend's here!
Wh-What kind of setup is this?
Ah, no matter how many times I see you,
you're still just too adorable!
I could eat you right up!
Your pilaf's always good, Mama.
My, my Geko, could I get
an oolong tea for him?
Coming right up!
And, you know, if people found out,
they'd start gossiping that I had a secret child,
so I told everyone you're my nephew.
I see.
Honestly, when you first turned young,
I was stunned.
Oh, Neko, welcome!
Oh my, what's this?
Who's this delicious-looking little cutie?
He's actually Boss.
Huh?
I know I can trust you, and when things
go sideways, you always come through.
So, this really helps.
Leave it to me, little Juzo.
Honestly, now I wanna protect you
even more than before.
I'm beat!
Mama, listen to this.
The new guy screwed up royally today.
Eri?
What are you doing here?
Eri, welcome back!
The usual for you?
Yeah, please!
I tell you, kids these days
Oh, stop!
- Jeez!
That's such an old-lady move.
- That guy, I swear
I was wondering how you got
those bags under your eyes.
So, that's what's going on?
Oh, shut up.
Is it okay for you
to be drinking in a place like this?
What about Kozue?
It's fine, it's fine!
She lets me stop in for a drink
now and then on the way home.
That girl's got a good head
on her shoulders.
I see.
Yeah, I guess she does.
So, pulling an all-nighter to study
Why not?
Go into that test as you are
and bomb it as you are.
Hey, come on!
I'm not asking you to comfort me
or anything, but that's brutal!
No, that's not what I meant.
Huh?
Before you ended up in that body,
when you were still out there working,
the mission was everything.
You were never allowed to fail, right?
Even back when you used to drink here,
part of you was always wound tight.
But I don't think you need
that kind of mindset for studying.
Now that you're a middle schooler,
it's okay to screw up sometimes.
Might as well take advantage of it
and make all the mistakes
you never got to make before,
not just with studying, either.
Besides, setting aside
the sleep deprivation for the moment
ever since you started middle school
you've been looking
a whole lot more alive.
BAR JABAMI
BAR JABAMI
See ya, Mama.
Thanks for the drink!
Okay, see you next time!
And you, quit standing there spacing out
and walk her to the station!
R-Right.
Whaaat?
He went into that crossdresser bar
and came back out with a hot older lady!
Just who is Ogami?
MIDTERM EXAMS (DAY 1)
SOCIAL STUDIES - MATH - SCIENCE
In the end, I wouldn't say
I bombed the test
but I made a few careless mistakes,
forgot a few things and did about average.
MATH MIDTERM EXAM
forgot a few things and did about average.
YEAR: 1, CLASS: E, NAME: JUZO OGAMI
Well, for this time
I guess this is about
what I should've expected.
I'll learn from it
and do better on finals.
Come to think of it
Well, I'm just here for the ramen, so
Ogami really isn't normal?
So, keep your hands off my girl.
It's more than just him being weird.
- Now get lost.
What is it?
He feels more like
somebody's uncle or a dad
like he's from
a totally different age group.
Is he really a middle school student?
HOME EC ROOM
HOME EC ROOM
Like this and then like this
pass the thread between the button
and the fabric three or four times.
Don't forget to stick your thumb in here
to leave a little slack.
Then wrap the thread
around that slack over and over,
and that gives you the thread shank.
Make a loop.
Pull tight.
And to finish it off, tie a knot.
And there, done.
See? Easy, right?
Oh! So, that's how you sew on a button!
Once you get used to it,
it won't even take ten minutes.
And honestly, even just repairing
a button yourself
might make you feel
more attached to your clothes.
I see!
It's like cars and motorcycles.
The more you work on them yourself,
the more attached you get.
That is a weirdly un-middle-schooler-like
way to relate to what I just said.
Anyway, just give it a try.
If there's anything
you don't get, just ask.
'Kay!
So, that's what needles can be used for!
Huh?
I always thought you used them
to coat with poison and stab people.
That's not wrong, but
Huh?
The club president made it look easy.
What is that?
How did you mess it up like that?
Noren?
Me, too!
Hey
Doing this again made me realize
I'm actually terrible at sewing!
Well, that's what
club activities are for, right?
I'm gonna go ask the senpais for help!
Me, too!
That's
Kito-senpai!
You're not heading home yet?
Oh, hey, you two!
I forgot to water these guys.
Sunflowers?
Yep. I planted the seeds early
so they should probably bloom
before summer vacation.
I can't wait!
Something happen?
Hmm?
I mean, you seem
like you're in a good mood.
It's not so much that something happened.
It's more like I really like
the Home Ec Club.
Yeah.
Kito-senpai loves plants.
President Shiraishi's into cooking
in general.
Yamaoka likes baking sweets.
And Tamada and Nishimura
are really good at handicrafts!
We all do different things
together as a club,
but every one of them has their own
little world that they genuinely love!
So, nobody's just hanging around
to gossip or pry,
and they're really easy to talk to!
I'm really glad I joined the Home Ec Club!
Um, today's club activity is
making rice balls
to deliver to the baseball team.
It's a lot, so it'll be tough
but they'll really appreciate it,
so let's do our best!
Is something wrong?
Well, the thing is
our field doesn't just get used
by the middle school baseball team.
We also lend it out
to a Little Senior League team.
Today's delivery is actually for them
and a Unicorn is there.
Yeah, that's the problem.
Just because he's a Unicorn doesn't
automatically mean he's after you, Noren.
That's just a rumor after all,
and it's possible nothing'll happen.
Still, if you two
aren't comfortable with it,
I think it'd be fine for you
not to join in.
It's up to you.
I get how you feel.
So, whatever you decide.
Move up, move up front!
One more!
Let me hear you!
- Ready!
Hey, we brought some snacks for you guys!
Oh, thanks!
Everybody, gather up!
Thanks!
No problem!
Looks great!
Time to eat!
Hey, hurry up!
Oh, they're here?
Oh, there.
That tall guy is the one.
I see.
You can tell right away
from the atmosphere.
Tenma Tendo.
He's huge!
Is that really a middle schooler?
He's gotta be pushing 190 cm!
Oh, rice balls!
Thanks a ton!
Sorry I was late getting over here!
Down the hatch!
Man, that's good! Total energy boost!
Oh, right.
You two are here, huh?
Then I wanted to talk to you for a sec!
You're Noren and Juzo, right?
You've been getting
a lot of attention lately.
He's a giant!
All right then,
let's see whether the rumors are true.
Either way, I don't think he'll come
right out with it right away
Let's duel.
If I win, I get to be
Noren's boyfriend, right?
Wha
Oh, come on. So, the rumors are true
and you're opening with that?
Oh no!
Hey, Tenma!
No, no! We're just chatting
while I refuel, that's all!
You can't just spring
something like that!
We don't even know each other!
That's impossible!
Right?
It's not like I'm into you or anything.
Sorry.
Huh?
It's not "I wanna go out with her."
It's "I wanna crush you because you're in
my way," so I'm challenging you to a duel.
What?
I think the thing that inspires people
most in this world is sports!
That's why everyone should be watching me!
No, everyone needs to watch me!
Because I'm gonna become
the first true triple threat sportsman
in human history, a Superman!
Triple threat?
You mean like being
both a pitcher and a batter?
Boss!
I looked it up,
and that is not what he means!
Huh?
Not a triple threat baseball player!
A triple threat sportsman!
In other words
TENMA TENDO, LITTLE SENIOR LEAGUE WINNER,
PLAYS A BIG ROLE / A HAT TRICK
Little Senior League baseball!
WINNER TENMA TENDO
Little Senior League baseball!
Ace striker in soccer!
A MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODIGY STRIKER TENMA TENDO
Ace striker in soccer!
Middle school basketball!
TENMA TENDO SUPERSTAR OF THE WORLD OF BASKETBALL
Middle school basketball!
ULTIMATE MIDDLE SCHOOLER
He's the ace in all three,
TENMA TENDO
and he keeps racking up national titles, too!
A Unicorn, the man
with the ultimate physical gift!
MLB, the NBA, the Premier League.
I'm gonna become
the best player in all of them!
What?
Is that even possible?
I have no idea.
I've heard of pros
who can do two sports sometimes, but
I get it now.
So, basically, you're a sports freak
who loves the spotlight
and can't stand anybody
getting more attention than you.
Huh? "Can't stand"? Not really.
You're just some background extra
from the Home Ec Club, right?
To begin with
I'm not interested in people
from some nothing little play club
whose existence won't matter.
However
you are annoying.
Hey! What the hell
kind of rude crap is that?
Ah, no, I mean,
I'm happy about the rice balls!
Saves me from having to buy food!
You need to stop talking! Like, now!
- Huh?
It's fine.
Then let's do it. A duel.
Ogami!
He doesn't even sound
like he's dead set on it!
Nope. I'm the one who's pissed off now.
This guy didn't just insult me.
He casually dissed the ladies, too.
I don't care about some Superman
or that triple threat nonsense.
Don't look down on Home Ec, dumbass!
All right, it's settled!
What should we compete in?
Okay, let's make it futsal!
One week from now, in the gym.
I'll bring one other person, but you guys
can bring as many as you want.
Huh? Since when do I need a handicap?
No, take the handicap!
Suit yourself, but without one,
this won't even be a match.
Anyway, do what you want.
I'm so sorry, Home Ec Club!
Please let me apologize on his behalf.
Uh, right, okay.
And you all still treat him
like he's special?
Yeah. Normally, if you split your time
between three different sports,
you only have a limited time
for each one, right?
But he overwhelms that limitation
through sheer dominance.
We apologize for how rude he was, too.
But if I may say one thing
as a teammate
he's the greatest hero!
But as an opponent
he's the strongest villain!
HOME EC ROOM
Forget the details.
He looked down on my club members,
so you go out there and wreck his ass, Ogami!
Leave it to me, Boss!
I'll make him regret
the day he was born!
This is civilian conversation, right?
But it's futsal, right?
Besides Ogami, who else would even
Huh? Noren?
You can't just spring
something like that!
We don't even know each other!
That's impossible!
Right?
It's not like I'm into you or anything.
Sorry.
This is so humiliating!
I mean,
there was context leading up to it,
but in the end, it came off like,
"Stop fighting over me!"
And then, "It's not like I'm into you,"
like I'm some cringey self-important girl!
No, no, overthinking it like that
is way too self-absorbed
and I won't think about it anymore
- I'll do it.
Shin?
You were still here?
That guy made my beloved Noren like
"Stop fighting over me!"
"Uh, I'm not into you" like she was
some cringey self-important girl!
That's unforgivable!
Nooooo!
Please don't bring it back up again!
Uh
if it doesn't have to be exactly
two-on-two, I could join, too.
The Home Ec Club
isn't just messing around,
and we all take
what we care about seriously.
Kito-senpai
And besides, he made Mitsuoka like
"Stop fighting over me!"
"Uh, I'm not into you" like she was
some cringey self-important girl!
Please stop repeating that already!
And anyway
I don't even care about the whole
"dating as the prize in a duel" thing.
More than anything
what I can't forgive is him mocking
the Home Ec Club I love so much!
So
you'd better win
okay?
You got it!
Jeez, asking me out of nowhere to help
with some duel? What the hell is that?
And Mitsuoka That's the rich girl
at your school, right?
Why her?
Well, no real reason.
Hey!
This is weird.
You've never bothered
to pick a fight with somebody before.
Well, that's because they came
to me first, so it just happened.
Even so!
If you really didn't care at all,
you'd have just ignored them.
Yeah, true.
What is it, though?
When I look at that Ogami guy
I get all restless.
Something about him.
Anyway, I'm only doing
the bare minimum out there.
Yeah, okay!
I wasn't expecting much from you
to begin with.
You always have to add
one extra smart-ass comment!
Crap! I put too much into that
without thinking!
Whoa!
He completely killed that momentum!
He really is nothing short of a prodigy!
Nice pass!
Man, you're irritating!
Another Mitsuoka duel!
And this time, it's against a Unicorn!
Three-on-two futsal!
Is this even gonna be a real match?
Listen up.
If you win, then we go
by the usual Mitsuoka duel rules.
But if we win, there's one condition.
What?
You mocked the Home Ec Club.
So, apologize to the ladies.
Huh? Sure, fine.
But are you sure?
That's basically the same thing
as saying, "Don't apologize," you know.
Because I'm absolutely going to win.
What?