Asumu
Please sit in a well-lit room, at a comfortable distance, when watching.
A mysterious man trained to become an Oni to save people...
Hibiki.
As well as Ibuki and Todoroki.
I, Adachi Asumu, feel that encountering these people every day changes me.
At the end of summer vacation, while camping in the mountains with Hibiki, I...
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Volume Twenty­Nine
Shining Boy
Are you okay?!
Sorry!
I'm coming. Hold on!
They're strong.
Let's work together to defeat one to start with.
Right.
Slashing Sound: Seismic Thunder!
A Tsuchigumo?!
I'm not sure.
Sorry for bothering you while you're in the middle of growing.
Hide in the ground a little longer, till your armor hardens.
So it was the first Warrior Douji and Armored Hime in a long time,
and the first time you saw a Tsuchigumo like that?
The Warrior Douji's transformation didn't revert while fighting us.
So... I think it's stronger than before.
A completed Warrior Douji with no time limit?
Seems like it...
And that growing Tsuchigumo seems like it's part of the stronger armored group too.
It seemed like it was still growing, so I think it'll stay put for a little while.
If the disk animals find something, I'll call again.
Alright!
We're counting on you!
I'm borrowing your strength again.
I'll do my best.
Alright! Shall we get going?
It looks like it'll rain soon, so let's hurry.
Okay.
At last, you've grown up big and strong.
Damn Oni.
We will hasten along underground to the village.
Hibiki.
Oh, thank you. This is important.
Good thing I covered up the stove and firewood before we left.
Yeah.
Alright. Let's eat after it stops raining.
Okay.
Alright.
Oh, you're soaked. Here, use this.
Thanks.
You should change too.
Yeah.
Is this rain going to stop?
It's probably just an evening shower, so I think it'll stop soon.
Don't come in here like that.
Ah! I'm sorry!
But I'm glad to hear about Eiki.
Mr. Morota from Mt. Kayanoki saved him... he said it didn't seem like he had any really serious injuries.
Really? Eiki should rest up so he's not achy.
Hibiki...
I'm sorry about earlier.
Earlier?
When I slipped and fell down.
You weren't hurt, so don't worry about it.
Okay.
But...
But that delayed our return, and it started raining, so now we can't make dinner.
Hey, boy.
That kind of thinking is just an endless loop.
Was it you who made this rain fall?
No, right?
This rain will stop soon. Didn't I say that earlier?
There are clear days. And there are rainy days too.
You lost your cell phone.
I...
...lost my hat.
But you know, being alive...
...isn't just about loss.
So... how's Hibiki?
I called Asumu's cell phone a few times,
but I guess the reception is bad.
I was able to get in touch with Ibuki, and he's nearby.
It's like the signal can't pass through a single mountain.
In that case, Ibuki and Todoroki will just have to do their best.
There is no rain that never ends.
Because I'm a ray of sunshine.
Oh. What's with that laugh? Don't believe me?
No, that's not it.
Hibiki... you have a mysterious feeling to you.
I guess I'm envious of that.
Of what?
It's like you can perform miracles.
It's because I'm well-trained.
Boy.
Yes?
That bruise on your face.
Do you blame yourself for all that?
Stop it!
Boy.
You didn't do anything wrong,
so it may be really difficult for you right now. But y'know...
Tough times... are also part of reality.
Even if you live your life right...
...you get hurt...
...or crushed.
But...
...your life...
...belongs to you, boy.
If you think...
...it's really painful right now...
...from now on...
...you can make it less frustrating.
You mean by training?
Well, when you're alive...
...you fall down a lot.
Because of that... you get hurt...
...and get bruises, right?
So...
You must strengthen your heart for such moments...
...so you don't lose to yourself.
Believe what you believe.
Live the way you want.
Alright. I wonder if it's done.
Look at all this smoke.
Hold that.
Okay.
Let's go over there.
Thanks.
Good morning!
Oh sorry, we're not...
Ah, Asumu's mother!
Hello!
Hello.
I heard about it from my daughters last night...
Seems like misfortune crossed his path again?
How do I put this? He really doesn't have any luck.
That is...
As his mother... if I say something, he just gets sulky, so I try to say as little as possible.
When you're young, there are things that hit you like that...
Or rather... entering society is tough.
Life is... a cycle of falling down, getting up, falling down, getting up.
So that means you need to keep training.
Hello!
Oh! Welcome!
Hello.
Please come in.
Hitomi!
Ms. Adachi!
Hello!
I haven't gotten any calls since last night.
Sorry, but let's hurry back.
Okay.
Damn Oni.
Let's go.
Right.
Todoroki, you okay?!
Yeah!
What about you, Eiki?
After a night's sleep, I'm not achy anymore, so I'm fine!
Alright.
Let's go!
Okay!
Striking Sound: Final Impact Style!
Final Impact
Shooting Sound: Hurricane Flash!
Hurricane Flash
Slashing Sound: Seismic Thunder!
Seismic Thunder
Follow it!
Yeah!
Boy.
Yes?
Run.
Huh?
Run!
This way, boy! Hurry!
Run!
Run, boy!
You okay?
Hibiki!
Explosive Deep Crimson Style!
Explosive
Deep Crimson
Explosive
Deep Crimson
Hibiki.
Yo.
Here you go. Please try this one also.
It looks delicious.
This is a limited-time summer item called crimson shaved ice.
- Here. - It's delicious!
It's tasty, isn't it?
So where's mine?
Kasumi, make her one.
Sorry!
I'll bring you one now.
We're back!
Pardon our intrusion.
Welcome back!
Why are you here?
Because I came over.
But that's not what I'm asking.
Asumu, how were the mountains?
It was amazing!
Did it rain yesterday?
Yeah, but after the rain stopped, the stars were so beautiful.
That field of stars just shone. I've never seen that before.
I've never seen it.
It's not that big a deal.
I lost my cell phone.
The boy takes a step forward.
Shining Boy
For some reason, you feel empty…
Everything seems to have no meaning…
Is that how the world seems?
Boy! If you've set out on a journey…
Hold your head high, even in the pouring rain...
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Trust in the rhythm that has struck your heart.
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Live life your way, and yours alone.
That is your resonance!
If it goes well, it should be pretty interesting.
I'd like to introduce a new transfer student today.
Hibiki, Akira just called. They need backup immediately.
You're a boring person, aren't you? Do you hear that often?
Volume Thirty
Premonition of Training
Volume Thirty: Premonition of Training.