ALL OUT!!

And so, to all students, new and old,

it is extremely vital that you build the foundations

for living in a global society by learning from one another,

studying together, and supporting each other

in all your endeavors.

This is the core of our institutional values

here at Kanagawa High.

So, ladies and gentlemen,

as you embark on this new adventure...

Hey, check it out.

What's up?

Look at that guy.

Right over there in the new student section.

You see how big he is?

What is he?

Some kind of giant or something?

The nerd was diggin' for change in the freakin'

vending machine, can you believe that crap?

What a loser!

Hey, watch where you're standin', jerk.

Uh...

Oh, crap! You're huge!

Are you... a freshman?

Yeah.

Then you need to watch out!

You're right! My bad!

There's no need to be afraid. Look, this kid's a softy

What a freakin' joke!

Let's teach him a lesson!

Yeah. Great idea!

Huh?

Tch.

This year's freshman sure are hilarious!

A massive freak who's too much of a puss to fight back!

And a little wimp who's so short he looks like a toddler!

So, what's your deal here, man?

What's a Giant like you doing here in my hallway? Huh?

Well, guess what, freak show?

This is my turf and I'm not gonna be--

Short? Short?!

Jerk! Don't call me short!

Oh, crap, that kid's strong!

Let him go!

You little turd stain!

Wait. Wait, what'd you say?

You wanna see a little turd stain?

I'll show you a turd stain!

Whoa. He's so huge.

Let's get outta here!

Uh... So that just happened.

Enough, man! Put me down!

Hello? What's your problem, are you deaf?

Put me down!

Hey!

Why'd you drag me outta there like that?

Uh... 'Cause?

Those super-mean bullies were about to gang up on you

and kick your face in on your first day of school!

Oh. And, you saved my skin.

So thank you.

You're pathetic, dude.

Hey, that's not cool, man.

Why say something mean when I was being so nice!

Listen. I wasn't trying to save you.

I just hate jerks who call me short!

And even more so!

Why would I even stick my neck out for a giant I just met!

You're so cruel!

Anyway.

I'm Iwashimizu Sumiaki. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Yeah, whatever. I'm Gion.

Why're you following me?

Sorry!

I just hate walking alone-- is that all right?

Oh, hey, volleyball!

Awesome!

How far do you think we're gonna get

in this year's preliminaries?

-- Pardon-- -- Listen--

My bad. Go ahead.

So. When you picked me up earlier,

something occurred to me.

You're a really a big guy.

You can see more, and you can do more, too.

And you wanna know something?

-- --

That... pisses me off!

Dude, tell me your secret.

What kinda food do I have to eat?

How many gallons of milk do I have to drink

to get as big as you?

Um...

Well, at home, I normally just drink hot barley tea!

So you're sayin' I need to drink tea, too?

Well, no.

Actually, I think milk would be better for growing.

Are you makin' fun of me right now, tree trunk?

If there's one thing I hate, it's people givin' me crap

'cause I'm short.

People think I wear kids' clothes!

Girls don't wanna date me!

And grown men are the worst!

They treat me like a baby!

They all look down on me, just 'cause I'm little.

And you?

I hate you most of all

'cause you're a big, giant, clueless oaf!

--Uh-- --

Iwashimizu!

What's the problem, buddy? How come you're runnin' away?

Huh?

Oh, Hachioji, it's you.

Dude. You're even bigger than before!

I still can't believe you're enrolled here.

It's awesome! And guess what?

Dude. We're besties now.

All year long.

Huh?

Get the hell off me, you jerk!

Did you just give birth?

That wasn't a short joke, okay?

I legitimately thought you were Iwashimizu's newborn child.

Shut up!

So, freshman, you got a name?

Tch.

I'm Gion Kenji.

Well, Gion. Hope you're not busy.

Cause if you're free, you should watch us practice.

We're about to start.

Hm?

Practice?

Is this guy in a club or somethin' like that?

Huh?

Oh, come on, you haven't told him yet?

Uh... Well, it's...

...rugby.

So... What the heck is "rugby" anyway?

Wait. Are you for real?

Wow, you don't know much of anything, do ya?

If you're gonna play with us, you'll hafta learn.

That's for sure.

I'm not here to play with you.

For all I know, you guys're a bunch of losers.

So don't get any ideas!

Whatever you say, Gion.

Whatever you say.

But I think you might change your mind.

Rugby's a fun sport. And once you start, you can't stop.

And the best part is, anyone can be the star.

Even me?

Even you, Gion. You'll see.

Hey, tree trunk. The rules--what are they?

What? Uh...

What's wrong with the ball?

It's not even round.

You're joking, right?

Look. Something's about to happen.

Oh. Yeah.

It looks like they're about to play a mock game.

Just watch.

So what's the deal?

Is it kinda like soccer?

No, not really.

You have to run the ball past the goalposts

on either end of the field.

Whoa!

He just pummeled him-- that can't be legal!

Actually, no, it is.

You try to steal the ball, violently if need be.

Big guys like me have an advantage,

so they tried recruiting me back in middle school.

Of course, a whole lot has happened

in between then and now.

Oh, man, you're really huge!

Well, it looks like fun to me.

You don't understand, it's not all about fun.

Rugby is one of the most

dangerous sports out there, Gion!

Who cares?

My dad and my brother are both man-mountains.

Not me. I'm small.

When we fought, I got my butt kicked every time.

Lookin' at all these massive guys...

If I could steal the ball from them...

...that would be awesome.

But...

...they're so much bigger and stronger than I'll ever be.

If I did try to join the team,

they'd squash me like a freakin' bug.

That's not true at all.

Sure, lots of rugby players are really big.

But, trust me. Size isn't everything.

Look closely.

Big guys, small guys, fat guys,

skinny guys, too--all different types and shapes.

All with their own unique skills.

There are no star strikers.

No power hitters either.

If you're holding the ball,

then you're the star.