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Mafuyu, Eikichi & the K. T. Butai Chapter 216: “Judo Paradise” In P.E. class, Eikichi taunts a defeated Ryuji as Katsyuki notices Mafuyu walking in. He tells the rest of the K.T. Butai to get ready. The P.E. teacher announces ten minutes practice before the class tournament and Katsuyuki challenges Mafuyu. On of their classmates, Migusa, feigns stomach pains to lure the teacher out of the room. Once the doors are locked, the K. T. Butai surrounds Mafuyu. Eikichi asks them what they are up to and Katsuyuki tells Eikichi to sit back and watch them take care of Mafuyu. Katsuyuki provokes Mafuyu, who unleashes a punch into Katsuyuku’s face without warning and states that he will take them on at the same time. Katsuyuki begins to retaliate and Eikichi tells him to stop, chiding the K. T. Butai for ganging up on one person. He states that he will teach Mafuyu what a real man is through judo and receives a sudden punch to the face by Mafuyu, much to everyone’s surprise. Eikichi quickly get’s back up and the two exchange blows, forgetting the rules of judo. Sometime later in the infirmary, the school nurse, Ryoko, tends to Eikichi and Mafuyu’s bruises and chides them for using their fists in judo. A silent Mafuyu smiles at Eikichi’s insults, further frustrating Eikichi and Ryoko tries to break up the two. She tells Mafuyu that he needs to get over what happened to his brother two years ago. As Mafuyu leaves the infirmary, a surprised Eikichi asks Ryoko what happened two years ago and she reveals that Mafuyu’s older brother, also a surfer, lost his life to the sea. Due to this, Mafuyu has stopped going to school and declares that he wants revenge on “Eileen”. A dirty minded Eikichi imagines a sex accident caused by a blonde beach babe named Eileen. At the beach, Mafuyu gets approached by Machiruda. At Cafe Speed, Machiruda comments on Mafuyu’s return to school and wonders if he found someone interesting. A smiling Mafuyu replies that the interesting person is popular and brash, reminding him of his older brother, despite the fact that being around Eikichi pisses him off. He states that his older brother also pissed him off but when he was riding waves, he became a completely different person that was greatly admired by Mafuyu. Machiruda states that Mafuyu will die if he “does” Eileen and Mafuyu replies that he has nothing else. Elsewhere at the beach, a blonde woman holding a bouquet of flowers stares out at sea. |
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Mafuyu & Eikichi Chapter 217: “The Woman In The Red Stingray” At school, Eikichi complains to Ryuji and Tsukai about Mafuyu’s pettiness for trying to get back at a woman, despite the fact that she killed his older brother. As he climbs onto his bike, Eikichi steps in poop and sees a note left by Mafuyu, much to his anger. Mafuyu arrives on a Yamaha RZ350, who further provokes Eikichi before speeding off. Tsukai notes that for some reason, Mafuyu only picks on Eikichi and a cheeky Ryuji surmises that Mafuyu has a crush on Eikichi, further angering him. Sometime later, Eikichi walks into a Denny’s enquiring for a part-time job as a waiter and gets accepted. As Eikichi surmises on how easy the job is, he brings out an order to Mafuyu, much to his surprise. Mafuyu provokes Eikichi by being difficult and throwing the coffee cup back at him and Eikichi tries to retaliate without arousing the restaurant manager’s suspicions. Despite his efforts, Eikichi gets fired. Determined to get a part-time job, Eikichi applies at a convenience store and surmises that Mafuyu won’t likely come here. To his surprise, he spots Mafuyu walking by the entrance and runs out to beat Mafuyu. He returns inside for the job interview, only to get kicked out of the store. An angry Eikichi tries to find Mafuyu to exact revenge and beats up a stranger with long blonde hair. Sometime later at Ryuji’s workplace, Eikichi updates Ryuji on his nightmare job hunt and Ryuji states that Mafuyu definitely has a crush on Eikichi. Mori, Ryuji’s boss, reveals that he use to be a surfer and there was stories about a legendary surfer who used an old, unconventional surf board. When questioned on why he used such a board, he replied that it was a weapon to fight the witch, “Eileen”. They are interrupted by Mafuyu, much to Eikichi’s frustration, who requests Mori to urgently build him a custom, off-road, horizontal carrier for his RZ. A suddent gust of strong wind blows over and Mafuyu states he finally is able to meet Eileen, his brother’s killer, very soon.After Mafuyu leaves, the blonde woman from before arrives and admires Mafuyu’s RZ, stating that Mafuyu must be nearby. As several thugs step up from behind the blonde woman, Eikichi and Ryuji surmises that this woman must be the “Eileen”. |
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"Eileen", Eikichi & Ryuji Chapter 218: “The Woman With The Blue Eyes” As the Oni-baku wonder if the blonde woman is Eileen, Mori asks he what she wants and she states that she is looking for Mafuyu. An agitated Eikichi asks her is she is planning to take out Mafuyu as well and declares that he will be the one who takes out Mafuyu. One of the thugs behind the blonde woman grabs Eikichi and delivers a punch. Eikichi retaliates and the woman orders the thug to stop as there is no point in fighting kids. Before leaving, she asks Eikichi for his name. She comments that it is a strong sounding name and whispers in Eikichi’s ear, telling him to tell Mafuyu not to do anything stupid. Ryuji asks Eikichi what the blonde woman told him. A dazed Eikichi utters that she smelled good and to everyone’s disgust, they notice Eikichi’s boner. Later at Speed Cafe, Machiruda laughs at Eikichi’s erection and an angered Eikichi voices his loathing for Mafuyu, who is obsessed with Eileen. Upon hearing the name, a surprised Machiruda asks if Mafuyu has blonde hair and dark skin, like the guy standing behind Eikichi. A surprised Eikichi jumps back and Mafuyu states that he is here to pick up something from Machiruda. Machiruda declares that he is not handing it over after promising Mafuyu’s older brother, Kazuki, so that no one else will get killed by Eileen. A calm Mafuyu states that he will give up for today and leaves. Machiruda reveals to the Oni-baku that he used to be high school friends with Kazuki. Sometime after high school, Kazuki became a famous surfer and despite never joining a gang, he gained the respect of the gangs around Shonan. Mafuyu was the opposite of Kazuki, who was into motorcycles and gangs and only took up surfing after Kazuki died. Eikichi asks what Mafuyu is looking for and Machiruda shows him a photo of the wooden board, stating that it is the only thing that can take on Eileen. Machiruda stops talking and realises why Mafuyu was acting so calm. He rushes to his storeroom and realises that the board has been stolen by Mafuyu. They hear a scream and rush outside to see Mafuyu speeding off in Machiruda’s van. A desperate Machiruda offers to pay the Onibakau 100,000 yen to retrieve the board. As Mafuyu drives away, he thinks back to what Kazuki’s words about Eileen and how he was willing to put his life on the line for her. Mafuyu declares that he will get revenge and beat Eileen. All of a sudden, he is surrounded by a red Stingray and several bikers. He recognises the blonde woman in the red Stingray, who states that she can’t let him have the board. He gets cut off by the bikers and gets out of the van. As the Oni-baku catch up in the distance, Mafuyu asks the blonde woman if she believes the legend of the board, to bring such a large welcoming party with her. |
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Chapter 219: “The Legendary Board” The blonde woman declares that she will take the board from Mafuyu, but prefers to use non-violent means. Mafuyu refuses and attacks one of the thugs upon provocation. Mafuyu gets surrounded and is smashed in the face with a detached bike mirror in his blind spot by James, one of the thugs. Mafuyu tries to fight back but is held in place and the blonde woman warns James not to do anything foolish. James declares that he will see to it that Mafuyu will never surf again and they are interrupted by the Oni-baku. As Eikichi and James are about to exchange blows, the blonde woman tells them to stop and pull out. The group take their leave, warning Mafuyu not to believe in the board’s legend. She states that Mafuyu will definitely die like Kazuki if he rides it, which is not something she wants to happen. Mafuyu tells the Oni-baku not to interfere as he could’ve easily taken the thugs on his own and Eikichi asks him to return the board in exchange for saving him. He offers Mafuyu 30,000 yen and Ryuji offers 40,000 yen. An annoyed Eikichi raises the price and Ryuji raises it further. As the two friends bicker over who gets the board, Mafuyu silently watches until the Oni-baku start exchanging punches. Eikichi and Ryuji knock each other out and Mafuyu walks off. Sometime later at Ryuji’s work, the Oni-baku criticise each other over the lost of 100,000 yen and wonders what is so special about the board. Mori reveals that there is a rumour that Neptune, the god of the sea, dwells inside the board. Once every few years, an unbelievably large wave hits Shonan and that board is able to ride that wave like a rail, as if being guided by a God. Mori reveals that there was another rumour that Kazuki with a beautiful blonde model from Hawaii over that board and died shortly afterwards, sparking the rumour that he was killed by a witch named Eileen. He doesn’t know if this blonde woman in the red Stingray is the same Eileen, but the thugs with her are Navy washouts who are real hotheads and warns the Oni-baku not to get involved. Eikichi states that he isn’t stupid enough to get killed over a surfboard and leaves. Mori and Ryuji hears a storm broadcast on TV and outside, dark clouds begin to form over Shonan. |
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Mafuyu Chapter 220: “The Board Where Neptune Dwells” Eikichi stops by the beach and watches the waves turn violent as he reflects on what he heard from Mori. To his surprise, he spots Mafuyu riding a wave in the distance and is watched by a group of girls. A jealous Eikichi grabs the board to prove that he can surf as well and they are watched by James and another thug in the distance, who states that he will take care of Eikichi regardless of what the blonde woman says. At school, Eikichi, determined to prove that he is better than Mafuyu, challenges Mafuyu to a basketball match in P.E. class but gets beaten easily. After school, Mafuyu goes to a shed by the sea to pick up the board and is ambushed by James and his thugs, who tasers Mafuyu. They take the board and James orders the thugs to cut Mafuyu up for causing them trouble. At Speed Cafe, Eikichi continues to complain about Mafuyu to Ryuji and Machiruda. They are interrupted by one of the girls cheering on Mafuyu at the beach earlier, who asks the Oni-baku to come with her, stating that Mafuyu is in trouble. Machiruda and the Oni-baku rush to the shed to find Mafuyu on the ground with the words “Zelda” carved across his chest. Mafuyu tries to get up to go retrieve the board and Machiruda states that he needs first aid. Mafuyu tells Machiruda not to interfere, stating that a guy who couldn’t stop his brother has no right to say anything to him. Mafuyu jumps on his bike and rides off. As rain starts to pour, Machiruda states that the waves call out to whoever owns the board, ready to swallow them. He states that no God dwells in the board but a curse charmed by a witch that drags the riders to the bottom of the sea. Elsewhere, Mafuyu enters a gaijin restaurant called Zelda full of Navy washouts. He demands to know where the board is and the Navy washouts state that even the Yakuza don’t mess them. James tells them to stop and asks if Mafuyu is looking for the very board propped up against the counter next to him. An angry Mafuyu states that the board has nothing to do with James and that he is running out of time. As the other Navy washouts attack Mafuyu, Mafuyu declares that Eileen is waiting for him and will kill James if he has to. James tells the others to lock the doors and states that he will sink Mafuyu into the cold sea himself. |
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Mafuyu & James Chapter 221: “Blonde Alisa” Elsewhere, the blonde woman is finishing a photo shoot and gets a visit from one of her thugs, who tell her what James is doing. Back at Zelda, Mafuyu takes on James and the rest of the Navy washouts. The sheer numbers begins to overwhelm him and James proceeds to smash a table onto Mafuyu. They are interrupted by the blonde woman, who tells him to stop and slaps James, telling him that this affair is none of his business. She tells Mafuyu to go home and that she will be hanging onto the board. She pleads to him not to ride it, reaffirming that she doesn’t want him to share the same fate as Kazuki. Mafuyu tells her to stay out of it and takes the board. James orders his men not to let Mafuyu leave. The blonde woman tells him to stop and he knocks her down, stating that dogs need to be fed sometimes otherwise they turn on their master. He tells his men that they can strip the blonde woman if they wish and they gladly oblige, to the blonde woman’s shock. At Speed Cafe, the Oni-baku ask Machiruda if they should go, stating that the navy washouts’ hangout isn’t far. Eikichi surmises that if Eileen really killed Kazuki, Mafuyu could be in trouble and Machiruda corrects him that the blonde woman’s name is Alisa, not Eileen. Alisa was Kazuki’s lover and also a surfer. She had tried to stop Kazuki from surfing the night he died and vowed to never let anyone else ride that same board ever again. A shocked Ryuji realises who Eileen really is. Back at Zelda, James knocks Mafuyu against the wall and impales his hand with a wooden pike. As the others hold a knife against Alisa and tear her clothes off, James tells Mafuyu that he has a pretty face, stating that he likes pretty things whether they are girls or boys. They are interrupted by Eikichi, who smashes James’ face with his helmet. |
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Eikichi & James Chapter 222: “Daybreak Rendezvous” Machiruda runs around in the rain looking for Eikichi and Ryuji states that Eikichi isn’t at home. They both realise that Eikichi has gone to Yokosuka where Mafuyu is. At Zelda, Mafuyu tells Eikichi not to interfere and Eikichi declares that he has a fight with Eileen to get to. As Eikichi knocks back a thug who tries to punch him from behind, James lunges at Eikichi but is helf back by Mafuyu’s free hand, who states that he belongs to Mafuyu. Mafuyu rips his hand off the wooden pike and punches James in the face, with a mixture of his blood and James’ trickling down. A shocked James exclaims that Mafuyu is insane and Mafuyu replies that it’s Japanese Spirit, before delivering the final blow and shocking everyone. He tells Eikichi that he won’t be taken down by some Eileen and the two leave, agreeing to fight afterwards. Alisa begs them not to go and they are interrupted by BJ, their navy officer, who states that he heard people telling him they were using the Navy name to cause trouble. He knocks down a Navy washout, stating that he won’t let them off easy. Eikichi confronts BJ and tells him to move out of their way and punches him in the stomach. BJ doesn’t flinch and Eikichi grabs his fist, clearly in pain. He tells Mafuyu to leave, stating that he will take care of BJ. Alisa begs him not to go, stating that she doesn’t want to see anyone else die and Mafuyu reassures her that he will be okay. He declares that revenge is no longer his goal as he has fallen in love with Eileen. He will proceed to the daybreak rendezvous with the witch, even if he will share the same fate as his brother and leaves. BJ tells him to stop and is interrupted by Eikichi, who gives BJ a second punch to the gut, casuing BJ to fall down. He declares to BJ that no one in Japan has ever beaten him. |
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Mafuyu & Machiruda Chapter 223: “Unwaking Dream” Ryuji struggles to start his bike due to the stormy weather and Machirudo spots Mafuyu’s RZ parked in the distance. He rushes over to find Mafuyu in a wetsuit ready to head out to see. They are interrupted by Alisa, who begs Mafuyu to stop. Mafuyu tells her that he will lay Eileen even if it costs him his life. He jumps onto his board and swims out to see. Back at Zelda, Eikichi is overwhelmed by BJ, who is revealed to be a navy martial arts instructor. BJ tells him that he might be able to handle some navy washouts but he’s in way over his head now, just like Mafuyu with Eileen. Eikichi calls him lame and declares that he will smash BJ’s common sense to pieces. He lands a kick to BJ’s head and knocks him down. The other washouts state that they won’t let Eikichi leave the restaurant alive and they are interrupted by BJ, who tells them to let Eikichi go.He commends Eikichi for having a good kick and asks him if he’s going to watch Mafuyu take on Eileen. He reveals that he once took on Eileen and lost, thinking that he would too chase the impossible dream if he was a bit younger. As Eikichi rushes to Mafuyu, BJ wonders if these kids will finally be able to take on Eileen. At the beach, Machiruda tries to hold Alisa back from jumping into the sea as she calls for Mafuyu. He tells her that all they can do now is watch and pray. Ryuji notices the wind stopping and the tides receding and Machiruda states that Eileen has arrived at last. An enormous, rumbling wave starts rolling in and Machiruda points out to Ryuji that the wave is Eileen. |
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Eikichi, Ryuji, Machiruda & Alissa Chapter 224: “An Impossible Courtship” A surprised Ryuji marvels at Eileen and states that it’s practically a tsunami. Machiruda states that Eileen is truly a witch that tempts young riders who don’t know the meaning of fear and swallows them up. Severe weather warnings and road closures are announced throughout Shonan. Machiruda, Ryuji and Alisa spot Mafuyu in the dark distance. Machiruda attempts to go out in a boat to help Mafuyu but Alisa stops him, stating that he will also die. They are interrupoted by Eikichi, who tells Machiruda that all they can do now is watch Mafuyu stake his life on his “proposal” to Eileen. In the distance, Mafuyu starts to paddle. Alisa reveals that in order to survive, Mafuyu must paddle at a speed that will match Eileen’s speed and power. Waves like Eileen aren’t seen often in Hawaii and due to Shonan’s shallow beaches; the waves are significantly faster, making Eileen the woman of every surfer’s dream. Despite many failing, Eileen continues to receive proposals. As Mafuyu prepares to take off, Alisa prays to God to protect Mafuyu. To everyone’s surprise, Mafuyu seemingly is able to ride Eileen, going from a bottom turn to backside ripping. However, Alisa informs everyone that the difficult part is just starting, stating that when in the open sea, Eileen’s rhythm stays steady, allowing for surfers to easily make the turns they need. Once she reaches the shallows, she will pick up speed and show her true colors. Suddenly the wave closes out and crashes over Mafuyu. A worried Alisa decides to call for rescue but Machiruda tells her to wait, revealing that Mafuyu is riding Eileen pipeline and appears from under the waves. A surprised Alisa states that she can hear Eileen and Mafuyu wave-talking and asks Kazuki is he can see Mafuyu riding Eileen so beautifully. A bemused Eikichi states that Mafuyu looks so cool that it’s starting to piss him off. The wave hit the piers and obliterates it to pieces as onlookers try to get out of the way. A surprised Mafuyu spots a broken boat above his head as Alisa screams out his name. As the storm begins to die down, Mafuyu’s broken board is washed ashore. |