Volume Eighteen Manga Summary
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Shonan Junai Gumi: VOLUME 18 | |
Kamata, Natsu & Natsu's sister Chapter 153: "Friends and Dreams (Part 2)" Nakagaki holds his gun and declares that the Yokohama Calvary aren't the pussies they used to be. Natsu falls and Kamata cries out in anguish. Nakagaki declares that they underestimated him and states that he has Yakuza connections. He gets attacked from behind by Eikichi, who twists his arm back to front. An angry Eikichi mercilessly pummels Nakagaki to the ground, outraged that Nakagaki brought a gun to a fist fight. Ryuji restrains Eikichi from killing Nakagaki, stating that he is already unconscious. Kaoru arrives and Kamata informs Natsu that he will call the ambulance. Natsu asks Kamata to give him his bass and reminds Kamata about their promise of going to America. He reveals to Kamata that his father, the worthless bum that he is, used to was a jazz drummer and left his dream in America, forgetting to take it with him. He asks Kamata to come with him to America to search for their dream. The ambulance arrives and Natsu asks Kamata why he looks sad. He tells Kamata to come over to his place to eat his sister's pies that Kamata loves so much. He asks Kamata if he wrote down a copy of that song and states that his sister will get them a new amp soon. He tells Kamata that Kamata was his only friend and Kamata remembers to the past where a young Natsu told him the same thing. Natsu loses consciousness and a crying Kamata begs him to wake up. | |
Chapter 154: "Stay With Me" Mizuki-Smith Natsuki, the man feared as the god of death, died in the arms of the friend he had always wanted, aged 17. As Kamata mourns over Natsu's death, a petrified Mauchi states that he knew nothing about the gun and Kamata starts beating him down. As Eikichi watches on, he remembers Masaki's words, telling him that friends are more important than women, especially childhood friends. He tells Eikichi that he doesn't want to lose such good friends, so he stays in Shonan and wears that jacket. He asks himself if this is what Masaki meant and Tsukai, Saejima, Nakajo, the K. T. Butai and other backup arrive, who cheerfully declare that Yokohama is finished. Tsukai sees Eikichi's face and becomes silent. The police are puzzled by everyone's behaviour and a tearful Eikichi screams out that this isn't what he wanted. Saejima asks what is happening and a silent Kamata jumps into a car and drives off. Mouri spots Nakajo and tells him to getting past all the violence while he is still a minor. A silent Eikichi hangs his head and the crowd diverges as Eikichi walks through. The police yell out for Eikichi to come back and Mouri tells him to let Eikichi go. He states that Eikichi was only here to save his friend and that Eikichi has figured it out after all. Pointless fighting doesn't amount to anything. People get hurt, which in turn hurt others, leaving only pain and sadness in its wake. He tells Nakajo to grow up or else Eikichi will beat him to it and Nakajo states that he doesn't need to be told that. Mouri shudders and asks himself when it got so cold. At Natsu's home, Kamata picks up the photo and is surprised to see that Natsu still kept it. An envelope falls out and Kamata finds a chequebook. He remembers that Natsu had told him he created an account for their dream, their "American Dream" account and notices that Natsu had been continually putting in money all these years. At Natsu's grave, Kamata and plays Natsu their song as the Music Master watches on. He tells Natsu that they will go to America to fulfil their dreams and asks Natsu if he will be joining him. | |
Chapter 155: "Good Luck, Kamata" At Natsu's funeral, Saejima surmises that although he was American, Natsu still has a Japanese funeral. Kamata reveals that Natsu was Japanese; he only liked the American dream. He reveals to everyone that he is quitting school and leaving for America to fulfil his dream. Saejima starts to cry, to Tsukai's surprise. Kamata states that Eikichi didn't come and Ryuji tells him that the whole incident also hurt him deeply. Later, Ryuji finds Eikichi sitting alone at the beach and informs him of Kamata's decision. He explains that Natsu's death wasn't Eikichi's fault and Eikichi declares that he has quit fighting. Ryuji tells him that the important thing is why they fight, not who they fight and tells Eikichi that someone was bound to die even if they didn't fight. He states that Masaki would say the same thing if he was still alive. Eikichi says that he doesn't want to hear it and Ryuji leaves. Eikichi is interrupted by Shinomi, who has come to cheer him up. She tells Eikichi that she understands how he feels but he shouldn't use it as an excuse to run away. Someone had to go fight or else Kamata would've died. She asks Eikichi to follow her behind the building and kisses him. She tells him that winning or losing doesn't matter but they need someone to stop their fights. She tells him that she doesn't like to see him fight but she hates seeing him depressed even more. Eikichi embraces Shinomi and tells her that she is a good person. At the airport, the Oni-baku Gumi see Kamata off and Ryuji presents him with some money the gang collected. Kaoru asks Kamata if he has a place to stay in New York. They are interrupted by the Music Master, who arrives with luggage and declares that he has a friend they can stay with in New York. Saejima is still bawling and Kamata tells Kaoru not to cross-dress anymore. He bids farewell to Ryuji, telling him that he will come back to settle his fight with Eikichi someday. On the plane, the Music Master mentions Eikichi's absence and Kamata tells him what a great friend Eikichi is. They are interrupted shouts from the runway and Kamata sees words on the asphalt created by bike burnouts. He spots Eikichi holding a flag with a farewell message and the two friends flash each other thumbs up. As the plane flies off in the distance, Eikichi is caught by the airport security. | |
Chapter 156: "With Kamata Gone..." At Tsujido High, the first year girls cry over Kamata's departure. Yasuo asks one of the girls why she didn't confess earlier and she tells him that he's always with the scary-faced guy. Saejima walks in and Tsukai and Yasuo inform him of his scary face. Saejima attempts to smile and all the girls run off. They are interrupted by the Oni-baku and the four of them tease Saejima about his scary face. At home, Saejima examines his face in the mirror and it breaks. Later at the shopping centre, Saejima encounters a very tall man with a face so scary even Saejima has trouble looking at him in the eye. One of the bystanders tells Saejima that the scary man is Kiwamezawa from Kamakura Ryokuryo High and Saejima is surprised to see Kiwamezawa buy a Sailor Moon laser disc. He follows Kiwamezawa and is shocked to see that even the Yakuza are scared of him. He deduces that next to Kiwamezawa, he will look kinder and more handsome. Planning to team up with Kiwamezawa, Saejima steals a Sailor V limited edition figure off a stranger and offers it to Kiwamezawa. Later, everyone moves apart for the scary pair, with Kiwamezawa having the figure in his pocket. They encounter a gang of seven men and Saejima threatens to show them the power of the Kamakura Two. Saejima tells Kiwamezawa to show him his strength and Kiwamezawa turns around to walk home, stating that Sailor Moon R is on and he will miss it if he fights. Saejima tries to retreat and no one knows how strong Kiwamezawa Usagi, aged 17, first year (repeating), is. | |
Chapter 157: "The Mystery of Kiwamezawa?!" Minamino spots Kiwamezawa outside Tsujido High and is scared off with one look. Eikichi, Tsukai, Yasuo, Saegusa and Kitamura spots Kiwamezawa and wonders why he is at Tsujido High. Eikichi tries to provoke Kiwamezawa and is scared after seeing Kiwamezawa's face. They are interrupted by Saejima, who introduces Kiwamezawa as Kamata's replacement as the new Kamakura Two. They head out eat at a restaurant and everyone is surprised that Kiwamezawa only eats jello. Kitamura is petrified as Kiwamezawa stands up but is relieved to discover Kiwamezawa only wants to go to the bathroom. Yasuo reveals to everyone that he has heard of Kiwamezawa and he is shrouded by mystery. He possesses all sorts of powers but despite being scary looking, no one has ever seen him fight and Eikichi surmises that no one has ever lived to tell the tale. Kiwamezawa comes back and a scream is heard from one of the waitresses, saying she saw something in the bathroom. Eikichi and the others go in to see a large piece of stool (10cm diameter and at least 50cm long) and Kiwamezawa declares that he doesn't believe in flushing. Saejima continues to defend his new friend until, Kiwamezawa lets off a fart. The gang falls to the floor gagging and Saejima states that this is nothing. All of a sudden, Kiwamezawa takes off his shirt and wipes his armpits with a napkin and throws it, hitting Eikichi's face. Not being able to take it anymore, Eikichi confronts Saejima and Saejima challenges Eikichi to a fight, stating that he has had enough of Eikichi ordering everyone around. Due to Ryuji's absence, Eikichi nominates Tsukai as his new Ryuji and tells him to take Kiwamezawa. He reassures Tsukai that since no one has seen Kiwamezawa fight, there is a chance that he is a pussy and reminds Tsukai that he was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Enoshima junior high. Tsukai throws Kiwamezawa's jello to the ground and to everyone's surprise, Kiwamezawa knocks him down with one hit. Kiwamezawa declares that anyone who wastes food will be punished by him in the name of the moon. A petrified Eikichi nominates Yasuo as his next Ryuji as the others hurry off home. | |
Chapter 158: "War of the Gargantuas" A happy Ryuji kisses Nagisa and leaves for school, surmising that this is what marriage life must be like. In the bus, a happy Nagisa states that being a housewife is hard work and she starts cleaning. She knocks over a box and sees a photo of Ayumi. She remembers Shinomi telling her about Ryuji's past love and comments on beautiful she is. At school, Ryuji spots a bandaged Eikichi and Tsukai and asks them who beat them up. They are interrupted by a cheerful Saejima and Tsukai reveals that they were beaten up by Saejima's new friend. Saejima declares that the Oni-baku era is over and that the new Kamakura Two will be running Tsujido High from now on. Despite Eikichi's protest, an angry Ryuji challenges Saejima and his new partner to a fight to decide who is stronger. After seeing Kiwamezawa, a petrified Ryuji tells Eikichi to fight him since he is Oni-baku's leader. Eikichi declines, saying that Ryuji is the leader. The Oni-baku decides it's too late to back out now and Saejima tells them to hurry up and fight. Minamino watches on and surmises that if the Oni-baku and Saejima fight, they will get suspended and cheers on the fight. Ryuji charges at Kiwamezawa and but his attacks have no effect. Saejima taunts the Oni-baku and the Oni-baku summon Minamino to fight for them or else they let his secret out. Minamino declares that a teacher can't fight students and the Oni-baku reassures him that Kiwamezawa is more of a monster so it wouldn't be a crime. Minamino executes his Killer Bear Chop, knocking Kiwamezawa into the wall. Kiwamezawa gets back up and the two gargantuas go at it. Principal Dokudaiji steps out to stop the fight and is accidentally hit on the head by Minamino. Seeing that the fight has gone way out of hand, Saejima and the Oni-baku apologise to each other as the police arrive to stop the fight. | |
Chapter 159: "Her Actions, Love's Actions" Eikichi, Ryuji, Saejima, Tsukai and Shinomi watch the news of the police's pursuit of the "rampaging teacher" (Minamino) and Shinomi notices Nagisa's unhappiness. Nagisa quickly dismisses it and tells everyone to celebrate today, as it is the one month anniversary of her and Ryuji moving into the bus. Later, Nagisa reveals to Shinomi that she is a bit jealous of Ryuji having friends to hang out with and that she hasn't had any contact with her old friends since leaving home. She feels that Ryuji is all she has and if they split up, they would be alone. The next day, Nagisa gets approached by two guys asking her out for a drink as she waits for Ryuji. Ryuji arrives and apologises for being late. As they ride off, Nagisa asks Ryuji if he has fun with her more than with Ayumi and quickly dismisses the question. They eat at a ramen restaurant and Ryuji tells Nagisa that Ayumi loved this place. A jealous Nagisa starts eating the ramen quickly and starts choking in the process. Later at the park, Ryuji presents Nagisa with a gift. Nagisa opens the package to find a suit. She tells Ryuji that she does not want it and storms off, yelling that she's not Ayumi's replacement. An angry and confused Ryuji heads home and sees a photo of Ayumi wearing the same suit as Ayumi and finally understands. Elsewhere, a depressed Nagisa wanders the streets and surmises that Ryuji will never forget Ayumi. She decides to forget about Ryuji. She is harassed by two guys and is saved by Ryuji. He asks Nagisa if she is hurt and the two embrace. When they got home, Nagisa notices that the photo is gone and Ryuji later gets Nagisa new clothes. He never mentioned Ayumi. Shinomi tells Nagisa that she is still naïve and should've taken a harsher approach by directly confronting Ryuji. However, Nagisa states that when Ryuji came to save her, she realised how cool he was and how much she loved him. Things are fine the way they are and her boyfriend is the strongest, coolest, manliest and also kindest in Shonan. | |
Chapter 160: "Envoy from the North (Part 1)" In a restaurant, Tsukai and Eikichi talk about Eikichi's latest defeat. A man in a hat enters the restaurant and starts hassling the waitress for a date. Tsukai urges Eikichi to give the man a good beating, since he is Shonan's top. The man stands up and taunts Eikichi, stating that he will be his first victim towards his takeover of Kanagawa. The man introduces himself as Sakaki Ashura and claims to be famous in Hokkaido. At the hospital, Katsuyuki and Tamura start provoking each other and are stopped by Mihara Nene, their nurse. News around the hospital is that Katsuyuki and Katsuyuki are fit to be discharged but they still stay in hospital because they're after Nene. As Katsuyuki and Tamura bicker over Nene, they are interrupted by Sakaki, who gets led into the hospital due to his fight. Sakaki states that he is fine and declares that the guy he was fighting is probably lying in his own pool of blood and that he doesn't want to get charged with murder so soon after starting his conquest. Katsuyuki asks Nene about Sakaki and she reveals that he was just in a fight. Sakaki spots Katsuyuki and Tamura and challenges them to a fight. Katsuyuki walks off with Nene and Sakaki punches the wall and licks the blood dripping from his fist. He declares that they will kneel down to him and storms off. Nene reveals to Katsuyuki that the person Sakaki fought was named Eikichi. Worried, Katsuyuki calls Eikichi's home and his mother states that she hasn't seen him. Katsuyuki tells Tamura to put Nene on hold and they visit the restaurant to see a bloody mess and a Tsujido High shirt button. They rush to the hospital and Katsuyuki barges into a bloody patient's room, to discover that it wasn't Eikichi. They later confront Sakaki and declare that he will pay for lying. Sakaki shows them his bloody metal combs and states that he will beat them in one second. Tamura offers to fight Sakaki and the two of them disappear around the corner. Sakaki walks back after one second and a shocked Katsuyuki runs around the corner to see Tamura on the ground. Katsuyuki asks himself just who this Sakaki is. | |
Chapter 161: "Envoy from the North (Part 2)" Tamura complains that his stomach hurts as he is taken into the operating room. A confused Katsuyuki tries to explain what has happened and Sakaki declares that he can't be beaten. Nene asks Katsuyuki what happened to Tamura and Sakaki declares that Nene is now his woman. An angry Katsuyuki punches Sakaki, who asks him is that all he has. They are interrupted by Sakaki's pager and he leaves, stating that he was followed by his 300 men. Elsewhere, Yasuo and Atsushi spot numerous men arriving at the staion. Katsuyuki informs Ryuji of Eikichi's defeat and they are interrupted by Yasuo, who informs them the arrival of a load of men. An angry Ryuji refuses to believe that Eikichi was defeated and states that he will find Sakaki to expose him as the fraud he is. They find and confront Sakaki, who confidently declares that he took out Eikichi. He tells Ryuji that he will give him a chance to fight but warns Ryuji that he is strong. Ryuji starts attacking Sakaki and is surprised that Sakaki isn't retaliating. A laughing Sakaki declares that his 300 men will arrive soon. They are interrupted by a group of men who asks Sakaki who Ryuji is. One of the men introduces himself as Higashida from Asahikawa Nanryo High and asks Ryuji if he is from Shonan. To everyone's surprise, Higashida and his men attack Sakaki, stating that Sakaki always causes trouble for them. Higashida apologises to Ryuji as they try to make sense of what is happening. They are interrupted by Tsukai and a bloody Eikichi. Eikichi explains that he beat down some guy from Hokkaido who states that he won after Eikichi stopped beating him. Since he was so bloody Eikichi helped him to hospital and Katsuyuki realises that Sakaki was the one that was taken to hospital, not Sakaki. Higshida explains that Sakaki's father was a boxer known as Sandbag Sakaki and Sakaki takes after his father by taking any punishment he receives. His attacker would always get tired and leave after a while, at which point Sakaki declares himself as the winner. A confused Katsuyuki asks what happened to Tamura and Tamura explains that he had stomach pains when the fight started and was rushed into the operating room to get an enema. Sakaki gets back up and declares that he hasn't used his special punch yet and Katsuyuki accidentally stabs him in the stomach. |