WIND BREAKER

Did you hear? Another fight.

You're kidding.

Like, what even is his deal?

Again?

But what do you expect from a delinquent like that?

Don't mess with that guy.

He's clearly dangerous.

There's nothing we could do.

Nobody else would take him.

Can you blame them when he looks like that?

Hey. I told you to dye your hair black.

How many times do I gotta say it?

Huh. Is that even your wallet?

Is that him?

Seriously, he's the worst.

Don't get me started about his hair.

Nah. His eyes are even worse.

He's a walking plague.

Disgusting.

Tch.

- -

- - Wait for me!

I only care about the strong.

I've got zero interest in the weak.

I'm not gonna tell you again, get out of my way!

Come on, don't be like that, sweetheart.

Anywhere ya wanna go, whatever ya wanna do,

tell us and we'll make it happen.

You know what I'd really love?

- - I'd love to smash

these in your faces.

But my hands are full, and it'd be a waste of eggs.

You're not worth it.

Luckily I'm into women who can put up a fight.

But act too tough, and you might end up

getting yourself hurt. See?

Jerk! Let go!

And I especially hate the weak

who mistakenly think they're strong.

I said let go!

-Huh. -Huh.

Huh.

If you're gonna embarrass yourself,

don't do it in broad daylight.

Huh? Who the hell are you?

And what's with the look, freakshow?

Stay outta my way!

They make me sick.

You must have a few screws loose in that head of yours

if you thought you were tough.

Guess what? You're not.

Huh?

You better never go forgetting my name and face!

I want weaklings like you to avoid me,

and the strong to seek me out!

Who am I?

- -Haruka Sakura,

over at Furin High!

Huh.

Come back here!

Hey! I told you to wait up!

Thanks for helping out.

Huh?

Huh? Who? Me?

That depends, do you see anybody else around?

Uh...

I only took 'em out 'cause I couldn't stand him,

not 'cause I was trying to save you!

So don't go getting the wrong idea, okay?

Yeah, whatever. Can I pay you back in food?

Wha? Yeah, as if!

So, I take it you're from out of town.

- - That's why

I haven't seen you around.

You don't get that too often,

people moving here.

Yeah, well, I'm a real weirdo.

That wasn't what I meant!

You're not causing this place any problems.

Not that long ago,

there were a lot of gangs in town.

Fights and turf wars were breaking out all the time.

Normal people wouldn't set foot here.

That being said,

I'm not originally from this town, either.

My name's Kotoha Tachibana.

Eat up.

What's with this lady?

Why's she acting all friendly around me?

Normally people get freaked out.

I mean, I just pummeled five guys in front of her.

Also...

Huh? Aren't you hungry?

Don't you like omelet rice?

I'm eating!

Stop trying to rush me!

Yum!

Huh.

Can you order takeoff from this place?

Um, I think you mean takeout.

No you can't.

Yeah? It's not like I wanted to or anything.

By the way, you've got

an interesting look to you.

Half of you is a different color.

You don't dye it or wear colored contacts, right?

Huh?

You got something you wanna...

Woah. It looks like a marble.

I've never seen that color.

- -Huh.

Well you wanna go?

I wasn't sizing you up for a fight.

You're the weird one here.

Most people get freaked out

or try pushing me away the first time they see me.

I guess that's because I'm used to seeing a guy

with crazier hair. It's all like.

I can handle him.

Huh. What's that supposed to mean?

Your looks don't matter in a brawl.

That's the reason I came to Furin.

Ranked the lowest,

but with the strongest fighters.

It's a refuge for failures.

It's constant turf wars and overthrowing others.

Story goes that there are fights every day,

even New Year's or Obon.

And I'm gonna take the top spot.

That's some pretty big talk.

Not really.

When you're the lowest of the low, hated by others,

and got nothing but your fists,

fighting to be the best is the dream.

A battle to determine the trashiest of the trash.

That's right up my alley.

Sounds like you've got high standards.

Ah!

So you're wearing a school uniform

even though classes start tomorrow,

because you're so excited!

I am not!

Take that back!

I just moved here and don't got any more clothes!

You're the worst liar, but yeah sure.

There's no way you're looking forward to high school life.

You, me, outside, now!

Bye, Kotoha. Thanks for the meal.

I left the money on the table.

Okay, then. Bye!

Thanks for coming Grandpa Yama!

-Please be careful! -I'll be sure

-to swing by again soon. -Hm.

Hey, old man. Huh?

Almost forgot your stuff.

-Hm. -Hm.

Oh my, goodness me!

Seems I've been forgetting a lot of things lately.

- -

I was going to head that way, too!

May I join you?

I don't understand it.

Here you go.

That thing he left was apparently a gift

for his grandkid.

-He was appreciative. -

Said you're a lifesaver.

- -Kind of a strange thing

-to blush over. -Huh?

Do you say whatever comes to mind?

It turns out this whole town's full of crazies

and you're sitting on the throne!

What?

You guys are cool with me.

On top of that, you're not even fazed

I'm wearing the uniform for a school full of rejects!

You don't show my kind gratitude!

It doesn't make any sense!

Normal folk would have their guard up and be suspicious.

One time, when I picked up this guy's wallet,

he accused me of stealin' it from his pocket!

While that old guy didn't even check

to make sure the gift was still inside!

Now I'm confused whether you want people to trust you

or like it when they don't.

Anyway, I think you were right choosing to come to Furin.

One thing, you can forget about

that whole "top of the school" deal.

Never gonna happen.

Huh?

Based on how you've been acting,

I can already tell no one at Furin

is going to give you the time of day.

As if!

You haven't seen how strong I really am!

I never said you couldn't hold your own in a fight.