01x26 - Beginning of the Storm! National Convention!!

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So hot...

Not even 8:00 and it feels
like my body's gonna melt!

BM!

Would you stop with those
stifling capital letters!

You're just making it hotter!

EM, excuse me?!

I'm telling you to cut that out!

Forget it! This is my policy. MP, yo!

It's annoying!

What?!

Hey! Quit hogging the way!

Shut up!

What was that?!

K-Kamui the Great!

What are you doing here?!

You guys are taking the train,
right? I thought I'd see you off.

More importantly, don't fight over
trivial stuff first thing in the morning!

You're spoiling the beautiful weather!

BW, you say?!

Aren't you hot, Kamui the Great?

Of course I'm hot!

But there's nothin' wrong with being hot!

Baloney!

This is what they call the Summer Battle!

That's right...

SB, yo...

Yeah! It's the start of the
long-awaited national championship!

The train, huh? I feel sluggish...

You're lucky, Kamui the Great, gettin'
a ride to the tournament hall...

I wouldn't mind givin' you a
lift, but in that rattletrap...

Certainly, in the van, it'll be you, Aichi,
the girl who works in the store, and...

...that jerk, Kai, so between
all of you and your bags,

there probably wouldn't
be any spare room, right?

Don't even mention that creep's name!

You mean Kai?

Yeah! Here I've got into nationals, but when I
think that I'm goin' with him, my joy is half gone!

A Stormy Beginning! The National Championship!

Good morning, Brother!

'Morning, Kamui!

It looks like we're all here.

Then shall we go?

I call shotgun!

No, no, you can't have the passenger seat.

Misaki sits there.

He says he needs me there to navigate.

If you don't know the roads, buy
a GPS, you bad-at-everything!

Is that right?

Do you want to say "good-for-nothing"?

Yeah, that's it!

Do you think a GPS is
necessary with Misaki here?

W-Well, no...

Yeesh...

Tch! Whatever! Then I get
the back window seat!

W-Why, you...!

What?

That's my seat!

Why?

I-I've always gotten the window
seat, ever since I was born!

Like I care.

Kamui, look, there's another window
seat here. This is fine, right?

Let's roll!

Turn right there.

Sure!

I said right!

You're a lousy driver!

I'm alive again!

Wow!

Awesome!

Shin, this is the back entrance.

The regional tournament was impressive,
but this tournament hall is even bigger!

Well, sure, it's the national championship.

Because of that, the parking
lot is already full...

I'll park the car somewhere, so please
wait around here a bit, you guys.

Okay!

Seems like it'll be a while
before he gets back...

Guess all we can do is
kick back and wait, huh?

Yep.

Okay!

What's going on over there?

TV cameras!

Today's tournament will be
broadcast live all over the country!

Really?

They always broadcast
the national tournament live.

Haven't you ever seen it?

N-No...

Now that I look closely, isn't that Dr. O?!

Maybe this is Vanguard TV on location!

Brother, let's go check it out!

That's not something you
get to see every day!

Come on, hurry up!

Kamui!

Oww...

Sorry! Are you okay?!

Kamui!

The History of Rome?

Kamui, are you all right?

I'm fine, Brother!

Thank goodness!

You don't say "thank goodness"
after you slam into someone!

I thought I was hit by a Mack truck!

Sorry, sorry!

But you ran into me...

Anyway, I'm just happy you're not hurt.

Sorry.

M-Me too...

I'm sorry, I was looking the other way!

Please pardon us!

What are you doing, Koutei?

Did something happen?

I had a little collision...

Sorry, kid. Are you okay?

K-Kid?!

Don't treat me like a child!

You're bleeding. You must've
scraped your elbow.

Hold on a second. I should have a band-aid.

I-It's no big deal!

Then he was injured?

I really am sorry.

Never mind!

Here.

Thank you!

There you are!

Don't expect any thanks...

Oh, I don't care about that!

Child...

Because of you, we missed the location sh**t!

Sorry, sorry!

I'm so sorry...

He's nice to a fault...

Those kids...

I wonder what they're doing.

Looks like there's trouble...

Are they going to be alright
in today's tournament like that?

We'll see...

Oh!

They're suddenly becoming
acquainted with that team...

Team Caesar?!

Are they famous?

What are you saying?!

Last year, they won second place and the
year before that, they were the champions!

The champions?!

It's Team Caesar!

Look! It's Kenji Mitsusada!

Next to him is Gai Usui
and his big sister, Yuri!

I hear they won the regional
tournament hands-down!

Sorry, but could we take this somewhere else?

I'm just not comfortable
being the center of attention.

They're a former champion team...

Our bags!

Sorry! Please wait a second!

Is this one of those "fateful encounters"?!

It's just a coincidence.

Fate or chance?

We'll know the answer to that, too,
by the time this tournament is over.

Right.

What do you mean?

Here's fine.

Can't you do anything about your nature?

I really don't care to stand out...

Even though it doesn't faze you when
you're having a Vanguard fight...

You're a wonder.

Well, why don't we introduce
ourselves properly?

I'm the leader of Team
Caesar, Kenji Mitsusada.

I'm Yuri Usui.

I'm her younger brother, Gai.

Huh? Kenji Mitsusada?

Didn't they call you by
a different name before?

Oh, right, "Koutei"!

"Koutei"?

Uh-huh! The alternative kanji
readings of Mitsusada, "Koutei"!

皇帝 = Emperor

Oh, the direct pronunciation of the Kanji characters!

I see. That's why you're
called "Team Caesar".

What are you talking about?

"Caesar" was the title of
the ancient Roman emperor.

The origin of that name is Gaius Julius
Caesar, who was assassinated in an untimely manner...

You're running at the mouth!

And I was just getting to
the interesting part...

Nobody's asking about your
wealth of historical knowledge.

Then let me at least tell
them about Octavius...

Sorry!

Anyway, we named our team Caesar
after the Roman emperor.

That's the long and short of it.

Cool!

Kourin!

Morikawa?!

Now my tournament hall limited edition
goods collection is complete!

I achieved what I set out to do today!

Good for you...

What did you come here for?!

Cheering on Team Q4 takes a back seat?

It's apples and oranges.

This also means a huge boost to
my Ultra-rare fan club points!

And I'm ready to cheer them on with bells on!

There's nothing wrong with my way of life!

Hey, Aichi! I'm here!

Are you done?

What was that?!

Well, in a way, you let me slacks, Lose-umi.

Relax...

"Relax", that's what I said, isn't it?

Sure.

Come to think of it, Reiji
and Eiji aren't here.

Don't tell me they got on the wrong train...

Well, if Lose-umi made it, I'm
sure they'll show up soon.

Right.

Knock it off! I'm Katsumi!

It's about time you remembered that!

You think he could hear me?

No, probably just instinct...

Whoa...

I know...

Huh? Feels like we've forgotten something...

Hey, everyone!

Where'd you go?!

Enthusiastic curiosity

Be strong and decide

Running heart, which are you watching?

I want to expand my capacity for excitement

and be thrilled every single day!

Bargaining is an iffy thing

It's all about luck

That, too, is included in
everything, and it's all me!

You're serious and that's why

You'll be able to smile

Kourin!

Come on, you guys too, let
her hear your support!

Me too?!

Naturally!

That's why we're here!

It is not!

This year's opening ceremony
sure has razzmatazz!

Was it different before?

Yeah. There was a lot of fanfare,
but it wasn't as boisterous as this.

They didn't have anything like
a concert from an idol group.

I don't care for all this noise myself.

But it's making some people
happy, so what's the harm?

Did I hear someone say people?

Kourin!

Nonsense...

You just said "nonsense",
didn't you, scumbag?!

Morikawa!

Nobody said that!!

R-Really?

I could've sworn I heard that...
Maybe just my imagination...

Oh, he said it. We couldn't hear
it, but I'm positive he said it!

This guy's a riot!

By the way...

There are four on your team, so have
you decided who's going to fight?

Is your strategy to change the team
order according to your opponent?

Or do you have other ideas?

Well...

That's right. Just like at
the regional tournament,

today it'll be teams of three
fighting against each other.

Misaki wasn't there last time,
so I participated, but...

among these members, I'm not really...

Stop it, Gai.

Don't be so nosy about
another team's strategy.

Nope, doesn't really matter.

'Cause we don't even call it a strategy.

It's simple.

The weakest player amongst
the four of us gets left out.

That's all.

Kai!

What?

Moron! Ever heard of something called tact?!

No fighting, you two!

Leave us alone!

This problem is between the members of Q4!

S-Sure...

Problem?

That's right. It is a problem.

Why, you!

Wait, Kamui!

Brother!

It's okay. I'll bow out.

The weakest fighter is left out.

What Kai said is right.

And the weakest fighter in Team Q4 is...

me.

Brother...

Then it's settled.

Kai, answer one question!

What is Vanguard to you?!

Searching for someone who's stronger
and beating that person in battle.

That's my Vanguard.

That's all?!

Yeah.

I see...

Originally, I didn't go to Card
Capital because I liked it...

It's just that I didn't want
to be part of Team Handsome...

so I started dropping by out of necessity.

What I'm saying is that I didn't have
especially strong feelings for Team Q4.

But now I think we've got a good team!

I wanna win with this team!

But you...

It was the same situation previously...

Anybody who wants to quit should quit.

Kai...?

Everyone has a past.

Using that as a perpetual reason for your
own weakness is childish, pure and simple.

You don't even think twice about
telling people to quit or drop out...!

Kai, what do you think
a teammate really is?!

I have no interest in that.

No matter what I think, it does not affect
the outcome, does it?

You...!!

Kamui!

I can't take it anymore!

Kamui...?

Brother, I'm sorry, but I...

I can't fight alongside him anymore.

So I...

I'm sorry!

Kamui!

Kamui!

What's going on?

What's wrong?!

Oh, good. This is where you guys have been.

I've been searching high and low for you guys!

I'm sorry, Manager.

I'm kind of in a hurry!

Where are you going?

The tournament's about to start!

The concert is over,

so right after they draw for the initial
match-ups, the first round will start.

It's gonna start already?!

Let's go, Tokura.

Come on, Aichi.

Kai...

If you don't come, on top of Katsuragi's
disappearance, Team Q4 forfeits.

Do you want that?

Kamui? Forfeit?

Did something happen?

You got me.

No idea.

I dunno.

Can I say something?

Koutei?

Did you know that the national tournament
is held on two days, today and next week?

Y-Yes?

The elimination rounds take
place today, the first day.

So if you win today, you'll be able to
advance to the final tournament a week from now.

Right now, instead of chasing after him,
maybe you should get through the preliminaries...

and secure a place for him to come back to.

Kamui...

How about it? I think that's
what teams are all about.

Yeah.

This is the rear entrance, isn't it?!

RE, yo! Who's the one that knew a shortcut?!

It's probably already started!

NP, no problem! There's still time
before the first fight starts...

Kamui the Great?!

Please wait up!

Where are you going, Kamui the Great?!

I'm beat.

Oh, yeah? I like singing.

It's not like I hate it, but...

Oh, I see! It's age!

Shut up!

Keep mouthing off and I'll
take your part, Rekka!

No, don't you dare!

Huh?

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

What is it?

Those kids...

Could they be...

...having a falling out?

There's no time 'til your next
appearance, so please get ready!

Okay!

Let's hurry up!

And now, the master of ceremonies
you all know and love...

me, MC Miya!

I don't know you! Get off
the stage, you two-bit MC!

Square glasses, we don't need any boring MC!

Just bring out Ultra-rare!

Morikawa!

You hurt me...

Get Kourin out here!

H-Hey!

Get that little finger down!

You too?!

You little...

And now, let's give a warm welcome...

to my assistants for today!

Ultra-rare!

If you please!

I've been waiting for you, Kourin!

You've been waiting...?

Only for about 10 minutes, right?

For me, that 10 minutes feels
like 10 years! Understand?

Yeah, yeah...

Today is a perfect day
for Vanguard, isn't it?

Uh-huh!

All right, everyone, let's
give it up for Vanguard!

Let's stay psyched and have
a good time with Vanguard!

Let's fight! Let's Vanguard!

For starters, it looks like you
didn't have to forfeit, right?

Koutei, you really are a meddler.

Let's leave it at that. His meddling and his strong
fighting ability are his only redeeming features.

That's a little harsh.

Even if you are right...

Wait for us, Kamui...

We'll make it through the preliminary
rounds, then come and get you.

To bring you back to Team Quadrifoglio...

I hope Kamui comes back...

Remember what the guy from Team Caesar said?

Oh, that's right.

I have to do my best to win so Kamui
has a place to come back to...

Yes.

I'll try my best, too.

Thank you, Misaki!

Next time: Jurassic Army!

I win the first match, then you
and Kai win yours, Misaki...

I can totally picture it...

Aichi Sendou will do his best!