Go on. Come at me.
You piece of shit.
Bastard. You really wanna die, do you?
I can tell he's overcome with rage.
This is…
Rule number one. Don't lose your cool.
It's easy to defeat someone who's lost their cool.
If you can't keep yourself under control,
then you're using your emotions, not your fists.
In other words, if you can get your opponent to lose his cool,
then you gain you a significant advantage.
I dodged.
Just maybe… that chicken guy is the real deal.
Can his videos actually make me stronger?
Quit dodging! Agh!
Here it comes again. If I'm gonna get hit, I might as well try…
A punch is at its most powerful
when the arm is fully extended.
So if you can take the hit before your opponent fully extends his arm,
it won't hurt so much.
We'll call it the "how to get hit without pain" method.
He's right.
It doesn't… hurt!
What the hell is he doing?
That chicken guy was right.
Just who the hell is he?
I can do this. I can win!
Wait!
What comes after this?
Hold on.
What am I supposed to do next?
Wait! I need you to tell me--
Shimura…
You've got some nerve, haven't you?
Oh shit.
I should've watched the next video too.
-You're fucking dead-- -Stop right there!
I'm streaming the both of you.
So, are you going to continue doing this?
You bastards.
You'll pay for this.
How long has it been rolling for?
It never went live.
-What?! -I was bluffing.
Thank you for saving me.
-Don't mention it. -Your name is?
Yashio Aki. I'm a first-year.
Oh. Younger than us.
I lived abroad for quite some time.
So, I'm kind of new around here.
I see. That's nice.
You should just thank her for saving your ass.
So, you're Aki.
That's a nice name.
Agh! You know, if you'd only held out for longer,
the donations were starting to come in.
How much money did we make?
25,000.
Oh, that's all?
Well, you would've wasted your time trying to hang out any longer.
I think that could've been the end of you.
Yes. You're right, there.
So, I'm curious.
Who edits the videos after the streaming's over?
Uh… I do.
-Oh, you like my editing? -It's mediocre.
Oh.
You'll never get more viewers like this.
And the fewer the viewers, then the fewer the donations.
But… what can we do about that?
Hmm.
I'm pretty good at editing, you know?
-Oh? -Huh?
Why don't you let me assist you?
-Hey. -Yeah?
-Is this girl really gonna be our editor? -Why not?
-We could use a female perspective. -Leave it to me.
I'll get you more subscribers.
You see? She's going to get us a lot more subscribers!
And we need a name. What though?
True. Right now it's still "Kanegon TV" now.
Maybe Aki can come up with a new name.
Girls are good at that sort of thing, aren't you?
I've already thought of one.
Hey, for real?
What about "Viral Hit"?
-What? -"Viral Hit"?
HOW_TO_FIGHT
Aki, that's a little--
You don't like it, I'll quit then.
Wait a second.
Actually, it's quite original. Oh, it's good!
You like it too?
-Yeah. -It's decided then.
Today's we become known as Viral Hit!
You're gonna be so busy! Huh? Huh?
You won't have time to fry potatoes!
Sure.
AMERICAN HOUSE DINER
Let's enjoy!
One, two, three, four, five, and six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six. Raise your legs high!
Tighten your abs. Now exhale. One…
I'm beat.
Will I really get stronger doing this?
Who was it that sent me this video in the first place?
Hey, Shimura, your break's almost over.
-Asamiya-san. -One, two, three…
-Okay then. Thank you. -Four, five, six, seven, eight!
-One, two, three, four, five, six, seven… -Hey, I can hear something.
-What? -Moving on to heel jacks now!
-One, two, three… -Oh. Probably just your imagination.
-Ah. Okay. -One, two…
The manager wants to talk to you about your schedule.
Oh. I had a hunch he would. Thank you.
I can't just take you out of the schedule.
If you don't give me any notice, it's gonna be hard.
So sorry. I know this is late notice.
Shimura, you're here almost every single day.
Yeah…
How about this? Jessica could cover Ryan.
-Or… ugh, I don't know-- -I have an idea.
What if the rest of us took turns on the days Shimura can't come in yet?
Huh.
We could set up a group chat for the part-timers.
Yeah, sounds like a good idea. Let's do it.
-Okay. -Works for me.
Sure, go ahead.
KAHO ASAMIYA
You just exchanged line accounts, that's all.
You can say what you want.
But this phone is now a bridge and it connects us together!
Thanks for connecting with me.
Even her sticker… it's gorgeous!
Oh!
Hey! Wait! You're that famous streamer!
-Oh, do you know me? -Well, of course I do!
-Whoa! It's really you! -Hey, I'm his producer, you know.
Who are these guys anyway?
Celebrities!
Hey, hey, hey!
-This is our lucky day! -Why don't we go talk over there?
Yeah, okay. Okay.
-Let's go! -Can I shake your hand?
Sure. Of course.
-Whoa! -Yeah, go ahead.
-You're so good-looking. -You're so much cooler in person!
And… jump.
Jump, jump, jump, jump!
Hey! You're still hiding money in there!
I suspected it would lead to this.
It's a big light on.
Hey! These guys don't have much cash at all.
What?! I thought you guys were loaded.
No. This is so lame.
Hey.
This here is mine now.
No! That's my bridge to Asamiya!
Shut the hell up!
Touch me again, kid, and you are going down.
-Ken, you're so brutal! I just love you. -You think so?
-Hey! Wait! -I love you too.
-I'm starving. Can we eat now? -Yeah, let's go.
Kanegon, we've got to notify the police and get my phone back!
Huh? Notify the police?
Are you kidding?!
Huh?
Look! All the fans going wild.
Were you streaming?
Yeah, of course I was.
Can't you hear it?
I can hear the jingle of cash hitting our account.
That means I get beaten up again, doesn't it?
So you want out?
Fine. I get it. We'll go talk to the police.
The police.
No way. We can't.
Viral Hit's live stream is starting now!
PROB GONNA MAKE A DONATION
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!
THIS IS GONNA BE EPIC!
I'M DONATING, TOO!
VIRAL HIT
What? You want your phone back?
That's right. Please give it back.
Ken, they're here filming us now, you know?
Oh, yeah? Now I'll be famous, right?
-Yeah! -Hey.
I really think you should stop filming me, okay?
Don't worry, I will.
Hey! What did you want from me?
Like I said, I want my phone back.
What if I say no?
If you refuse,
you leave me no choice.
Are you for real, now?
God damn, kid. Just smack him, Ken.
Well, let's see, huh?
Everybody watching, check me out now,
and make him know for sure that I is the man!
Whoo! Go, Ken!
This is my chance to try out what I've learned.
First, identify your opponent's dominant hand.
If your opponent is an amateur fighter,
there's a high chancel they'll use their dominant hand to strike.
His dominant hand is…
-No! That's my bridge to Asamiya! -Shut the hell up!
He's right-handed.
If your opponent is right-handed,
then stand on their left side
so they're likely to swing using their right hand.
You see, now you force them to swing at you using their right hand.
You're looking scared! Ready to have fun?
Not sure when to dodge the punch?
It's simple.
People who lack training in martial arts
tend to move their shoulders very wide when they swing at you.
Now!
You little rat!
Come on, Ken! Get him!
You bastard!
HE'S DANCING LOL
CHICKEN DANCE LOL
What's that weird-ass move?
Weaving. That's basic technique.
LET'S GO SHIMURA! LMAO
Well done! You're doing well.
God damn it! Stop moving!
Go, Ken! Go! Get him!
You'll find it's very hard for the average person
to land a punch on a moving target.
That one worked too.
Aerobics?
Aerobics will teach you how to move your body.
And you will learn about rhythm too.
-Yes, Ken! -Stop moving!
Wait! Wait! Wait!
Come back here, you little shit!
Get outta my way!
It… didn't hurt.
Fighting isn't so intimidating anymore, is it?
So now, let's enjoy!
-Now, Ken! -Now say good night, kid!
Wait, what?
Move! Move! Let me through! Move! Move!
-Ken, what's happening? -And now you're gonna die!
Oh crap! I can't move an inch!
Dumbass!
"How to get hit without pain"!
-Huh? -Ken?
Give me back… my phone.
I WANNA LEARN THIS
REVENGE OF THE UNDERDOG!
You got it, Ken!
DO YOU HAVE A PLATE IN YOUR FOREHEAD?
HE'S TAKING ALL THE HITS
CAN'T BEAT A REAL THUG
Not so sure about that. Look at that thug's fist.
Hey!
-Oh! -What? Huh? Huh? Oh!
Ken, are you okay?
Yeah, yeah. I'm good.
-This sucks! -Ken, you poor thing!
He doesn't realize it because of the adrenaline,
but his fist is all banged up.
Shit!
Okay. Take it then!
Whoa!
Fine. You're all gonna see me again.
-Come on! -Assholes!
Asamiya!
You did it, Shimura!
Now, a word for all the viewers who donated.
Don't miss our next performance, okay?
That's all from Viral Hit.
Oh, I forgot to say, please keep the donations coming!
Hey, are you in pain? You got beaten up there.
Oh, no.
Uh, uh, well, a little. Yeah.
SO IT DOES HURT LOL
SHIMURA, HERO OF BULLIED KIDS!
49,917 VIEWERS WATCHING NOW
-Hey, don't forget to subscribe! -And, uh, please donate!
Yeah, keep the donations coming!
You were so great!
Thank you!
-You're so cute. -Thank you.
-Hi! -Uh, oh, okay.
Please subscribe to our channel, um, and make donations.
Currently, we have five videos on our Viral Hit channel.
And we've reached more than five million views in total.
And…
-All right! We did it! -Yay!
Now we have our first payout.
This is more than my job pays.
Well, we're in the money now, aren't we, huh?!
How should we divide it?
-I'm okay. I don't care. -You sure?
It's not okay.
You don't need to be so considerate like that.
I know, but this is mainly just a hobby for me.
Then I'll gladly accept your kindness.
No, you won't.
I will… look after your share until we decide.
Yeah. Whatever.
Let's split it like this.
Until now, I've done all the filming, content, editing and directing.
That's worth 90.
And you get ten.
What?
Okay, then. Let's shake on it.
-Get real. -Huh?
Why is it 90/10? I earn more than that making french fries.
Oh, oh, okay then.
How about…
I take 60 and you take 40?
You go get beaten up. See how you like it.
Hey, hold on!
Okay, you get 60.
Seventy, then!
Oh, what the hell?
Eighty percent?
All right, 90?
Shall we start our next strategy session?
I like to… please.
Get off!
TOO PRETTY!
SHE'S EYE CANDY
YUM YUM!
IT'S HAMAKEN'S GIRL LOL
GOOD TIME FOR 10,000 YEN?
SUCH A PICK-ME GIRL
FOLLOWERS: 21,000
VIRAL HIT SUBSCRIBERS: 102,000
/
Here's your change of clothes here. I'll leave them here.
Something good happened today?
Why do you ask?
You seem to be a happy fellow.
No. Nothing in particular.
I forgot. Is there anything at all that you would like?
Oh! Goodness. What do you mean?
Mm.
There's nothing I want.
Spend your money only on something for yourself.
It's your hard-earned money.
Here. I bought you this new top.
Oh, is this for me?
-How pretty. -You think so?
-Oh. Thank you. -Perfect.
I love it.
-Looks great on you. -Really?
-Yes! -Thank you.
Mm.
CASHMERE
Ah! It costs a fortune!
Why's it so expensive?
That's ridiculous.
Okay, get your act together. How am I gonna do this?
Shimura!
Here comes True Beauty.
Oh. Hi there.
Sorry for the late notice. Have you been waiting long?
Not at all.
What's wrong? Are you feeling sick?
No. No, I…
On the contrary, I feel great.
That's good. Okay.
Mm.
Am I dreaming?
It's just the two of us.
Please let me know when you're ready to order.
Thank you very much.
I've been wanting to come here. It's nice.
Yes, it is.
I like the café scene a lot too.
Oh, you do?
Oh, I'm so glad.
Thank you for… the other day.
This is my first part-time job, so I was a bit lost.
And I was very happy when you intervened.
So, I thank you.
Oh.
You really don't have to.
They got carried away. Next time, I'll… tell them off.
-Oh, shall we order? -Mm.
Let's see. Mm.
What the hell? 800 yen for a cup of coffee?
I think I'll have the strawberry parfait.
1,800 yen? It's just strawberries and ice cream!
Why does it cost so much? That's my food budget for a whole week.
Uh, excuse me. Can we order?
-Oh, sure. -Thanks.
-Uh, I'll have coffee. -One coffee.
One coffee costs what I eat in three days.
-One strawberry parfait. -Okay. This is a good spot here.
We're invading his privacy.
Nonsense. If we just stream fights, viewers will get bored.
Viral Hit, starting live stream now.
SHIMURA'S ON A DATE LOL
YOU GOT THIS, WALLFLOWER!
Digging in.
Uh, so, what made you want to work at that burger joint?
Huh? What do you mean?
I, uh, mean that, you look like your family's well-to-do.
Uh, no. Not at all. Really. We're just… normal.
Ah, I see.
Oh no. This is an awkward silence.
-Why is a hottie like her-- -She could be scamming him.
Gotta be.
Must be, surely.
Doesn't this feel like we're on a double date?
-Want a bite of this? -I don't like chicken.
Oh, it's so tasty.
And I don't like watching people eat it either.
He's dressed like… such a loser.
Keep it down. She can hear what you're saying.
Been listening to these guys talking about us the whole time.
I can hardly blame them.
"Why would someone like her..."
What's wrong?
Whoa!
-Are you okay? -What's wrong with her?
She must really hate chicken.
Ah, jeez
Aki, I'm sorry!
I… didn't realize you hated chicken that much.
This
is in bad taste.
I'm sorry… about today.
I shouldn't have dragged you here.
Huh?
Let me get this.
You've got it all wrong.
I thought that
you were embarrassed to be seen out with me.
Besides, I… um, well,
I've never hung out one-on-one with a girl.
And I've never actually… been to a fancy café.
I, uh, don't really know what to talk about
or… or what to say to a girl.
And I…
I'm sorry.
Wanna go outside?
Huh?
It's a nice day. Let's talk outside.
Mm.
Oh, really? Yeah, sure.
-Uh, sorry. -Mm.
That was a friend.
-Ah. -Actually, he's at the same school as you.
Oh. Who is it?
Ogi Tatsuya. Know him?
Ogi… yeah.
Him?
Yes. Of course, I know him.
We're… we're like… besties.
-Ah! Really? -Yeah.
He says he's just around the corner.
Oh. Is that right?
He wants to say hi.
Uh, no, today is a bit… yeah. Oh yeah.
-I, uh-- -Asamiya!
Ogi!
-So you really were close by. -Yep.
Ah! You know Shimura.
He said you two were friends.
Friends?
Me and him?
Well, sure we are.
-We're at the same school. -Huh?
You just started live streaming, didn't you?
-Oh. Did you? -Ah. Just a little, yeah.
-Ah. -I like your channel, Viral Hit.
Oh, thank you.
-You know, you're… stronger than you look. -Huh?
You took the hit before your opponent could swing.
That way, it's less damage done to you.
-Mm. -I'm guessing it hurts less that way.
Ogi.
He might know something about that chicken guy.
Hey, wanna go for a walk? It's nice over there.
Sure.
There's a rival here now! This is interesting!
Stay tuned. You don't wanna miss this!
Asamiya, wait up!
Oh.
Remember this?
Yeah. Course I do.
-We took the ferry. -Yeah, we did. I'd love to do that again.
-Do you think we could? -Yeah, sure we can.
Yeah.
Is your gym close by?
Yeah. It's really close.
Ah. I didn't know.
-Question. -I mean…
Choose the couple that looks the best together from the options below.
A question so easy, even grade school kids can solve.
I know the answer myself.
The answer is simple.
Yeah, I'd be interested.
The third wheel…
Really?
-…is me. -No, you're not.
I am. I mean it.
Uh, sorry.
I'm sorry about this.
My ingrown toenail hurts. I have to leave.
Ingrown toenail?
Uh, yes, my toenail.
See ya.
Uh, hey, Shimura, wait.
If I stay here any longer, I might die from self-loathing.
You think he's okay?
He'll be fine.
Uh! What's with you? Hey?
Oh! You knew?
You're so obvious!
Oh, when did you catch on?
Since you were at the café.
Ah, seriously?
I just have to ask…
That you're not streaming now?
Of course not. Privacy's important, isn't it?
Hey! Give it back!
BUSTED LOL HILARIOUS
Give it to me!
Why the hell would you stream it?!
I thought it was a good way to shake things up.
-This is the worst! -Yeah, I agree.
Yeah. You are the worst. All right?
Ingrown toenail? That was so lame!
It was all that I could think of.
Not that! I'm saying you ran away like a scared little chicken!
What else was I supposed to do?
Love, it's like a game we play.
Huh?
And a lovely woman is the prize you get for playing.
If a tough contender comes along, are you just gonna throw in the towel?
It's okay with me. If I don't fight, I don't lose.
You coward! You're a loser!
Listen closely!
A world-famous basketballer once said these words,
"When you give up, that's when the game ends." You get it?
Are you seriously giving up here?
Who was it that got back up when Hamaken knocked you down?
Who stood up to that other thug 'cause her contact was on your phone?
The buzzer hasn't sounded yet! The match isn't over!
Go! You've gotta get her back!
Kaneko.
You've…
Ah!
Thank you! Thank you! You've helped me come to my senses!
Stop it! We're friends, aren't we?
I'll do it!
That's right. I'm proud of myself.
A true streamer!
Okay, here we go.
"Confessing to a girl who's out of my league
and then ready to get rejected." Whoo!
Asamiya!
Oh!
There's still something I, I wanted to talk to you about.
-Uh, talk? -Yeah, yeah.
-Where's Ogi? -He has practice. He went to his gym.
Oh. I see.
How's your toenail?
Oh, yeah, it's fine. All good now.
I see. So, what did you want to say?
Oh, yes, well, I… I, um…
I wanted to ask, what is your ideal type?
That's a bit out of the blue.
Sorry, I, I wanted to ask you that.
Mm… someone strong, I think.
-Someone strong? -What about you? What type do you like?
Huh? Oh, me?
Uh, I like, um… I like…
Someone like you, Asamiya.
No. There's no way I could actually say that.
I just knew you were filming me.
Knock it off, will ya?
Kanegon, what happened to your face?
Run…
Huh.
Thanks very much, Kanegon.
Luckily, your broadcast saved me the trouble of finding you.
Sure did.
Didn't I tell you that I'd make you pay?
What do you think you're doing?
-I'm calling the police-- -Asamiya.
You… go on ahead.
Say what?
Go?
You're not going anywhere.
Let go of me!
You! Get here!
Asamiya!
-Let me go! -Huh?
You acted like you weren't interested in men when I tried to get your number.
Huh? You bitch.
Stop this!
I must stay calm.
I can't lose my cool before he does.
It's easy to defeat someone who's lost his cool.
-Stop it! Leave me alone! -I have to restrain myself.
-I said stop! -Hamaken!
You only fight girls, do you?
That's right. Get him worked up.
Okay.
Shimura…
Bastard.
You bastard! You're toast!
I can do it. I'll use that move.
What?
Dumbass.
You think I didn't watch your video, did you?
You upload everything online.
Ouch. This hurts really bad.
Shimura!
What should I do? What should I do now?
My mind, it's gone blank.
My house sits in the shadows,
way below the towering skyscrapers.
The Argentine Backbreaker!
Perhaps that's the reason…
the reason why… I've spent my life in the shadows.
But then, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came to me.
I thought I could finally be an ordinary high school student like everybody else.
But I was a fool to dream that could happen.
And so now… I'm paying the price.
And here I am,
back to being a loser again.
Shimura!
-I'm home. -You're home early.
Not out with your friends today?
He's got bad taste.
Huh?
THE STREAM HAS ENDED
Did he finally stop streaming?
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ON HAMAKEN TV
Shimura! Shimura! Please! No more!
I always thought
that it was better to get hit than to fight back.
Hey!
I'm not finished with you.
Please, let her go.
What?
Please let her go.
Let Asamiya go home. Please. Please let her go.
Let me go. Shimura!
I don't want her to see my pathetic self any longer.
What are you trying to show off for? Huh?
You're nothing but a loser, Shimura!
Shimura!
Asamiya was the one person who I didn't want to see
just how weak and pathetic I really am.
Please forgive me.
Shimura.
That won't do.
Strip and apologize
to the viewers there.
Have you got any idea how many viewers are tuned in
and looking at this now? Huh?!
Shimura, I'm sorry.
I said that I didn't want to do this.
NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE
SHIMURA!
PLEASE STOP
You're doing great camera work.
He's such a loser.
You're very good at it. At the camera work. I'll give you that.
Now, hurry up and strip.
If you do, I'll let her go.
Strip!
Hey!
Enough is enough!
The girl I'm in love with… showed more courage than I did.
-Hey! Don't touch him! Shut up, bitch! -Let go! Let go!
And all my life, I've never felt so pathetic.
Hamaken!
Huh?
I've failed as a man.
I've stripped. Are you happy?
-Oh! -Now let her go.
He did it! Stripped it all off!
Get this on camera!
Keep rolling, man!
This will have to be it.
I don't have the spine to win in a fight.
So this is the only way I can protect Asamiya.
But I'll
at least get in one hit.
This is my…
-Huh? -What?
Shimura?
Hey. Stop that.
-Hey! -Stop that.
-My last stand. -What are you doing?
Hey! You're gonna get us banned.
Hey!
Hey! Stop!
Goodbye, Asamiya.
VIRAL HIT samiya.