[ It is the Showa Era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7) ]
"Politics is a war without bloodshed."
That is my favorite saying from Mao Zedong.
Following the victory of the Nationalist Party in the recent general elections,
and the Katsuya Tabuse cabinet was born earlier.
My dream is to become the prime minister.
The annual salary of the prime minister is 40 million.
They also get 200 million as donation. Furthermore,
a personal spending money called "Cabinet Secretariat Secret Funds" can be freely used
where there's no need for a tax statement that is said to be 1 billion to 3 billion a year.
It truly is a dream job.
Then how can one become the prime minister?
[ School Entrance Ceremony ]
First year gentlemen, congratulations on entering the school! [ School Entrance Ceremony ]
First year gentlemen, congratulations on entering the school!
I'm the student council president, Keigo Doyama.
Kaitei High was founded as a naval military training school in 1891, Meiji 24.
Later on, there was a school reformation, and it was reborn into the new system that is the Kaitei High.
And currently, it is now producing many politicians and bureaucrats for generations.
That is to become the student council president of the most prestigious school, Kaitei High.
And to join the greatest faction of the political world made by the succeeding presidents,
the "Kaitei Student Council President Club".
It is said to join that faction is the shortcut to be the prime minister.
Moreover, a student council president can enter the Tokyo University with a recommendation as an added bonus.
We will sometimes be gentle, and sometimes harsh in order to guide you all.
That's why everyone is aiming for the student council president's seat.
Every man is ambitious.
But I will not lose to anyone.
Applause!
Stop!
Next is the speech from the freshmen representative.
He topped this year's entrance examinations.
He also served as the student council president at Kaitei Junior High. First year, section one. Attendance number, #1.
Teiichi Akaba!
Here!
Teiichi, good luck.
Climbing each step, I will become a student council president in Kaitei High.
And in the future, I will definitely become the prime minister...
I will make...
...my own country.
[ Original Work: Masaharu Furuya "Teiichi's Country" Shueisha Jump Comics ]
[ Teiichi no Kuni Teiichi's Country Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High ]
[ Teiichi Akaba - Masaki Suda ]
[ Kukuma Togo - Shuhei Nomura ]
[ Dan Otaka - Ryoma Takeuchi ]
[ Roland Himuro - Shotaro Mamiya ]
[ Komei Sakakibara - Jun Shison ]
[ Okuto Morizono - Yudai Chiba ]
[ Mimiko Shiritori - Mei Nagano ]
[ Director - Akira Nagai ]
[ Teiichi Akaba - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
My father, Josuke Akaba, is the vice-minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. [ Teiichi Akaba - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
My father, Josuke Akaba, is the vice-minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
He was also from Kaitei High.
My mother, Sakurako, was a former pianist.
Having born as the eldest son in an esteemed family,
I am greatly expected by my father.
But still, my father was defeated in the election of student council president
by his rival, Saburo Togo.
Togo was able to join the student council president club,
and is currently the minister of International Trade and Industry.
My father entrusted me in the dream he wasn't able to achieve.
But the world is not that easy.
Apparently I seemed to inherit my mother's genes deeply.
As I swept awards in piano competitions,
Saburo Togo's son, Kikuma Togo and his underling, Nishizo Nezu were provoked with envy,
I was given vicious bullying.
- Nipple attack! - Ouch!
Teiichi, you're strumming the piano like a girl again today.
[ Kikuma Togo - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ] Teiichi, you're strumming the piano like a girl again today.
Give that back!
Ha! If you're a man, try getting it back by strength!
Remember this!
[ Mimiko Shiratori - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
If you do it again, [ Mimiko Shiratori - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
I'll beat him you to a pulp! [ Mimiko Shiratori - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
She is Mimiko Shiratori. [ Mimiko Shiratori - Bunmei Elementary School Grade 4 Student ]
Here.
How about we start from the beginning?
I kind of hate resisting.
But I like that about you.
How you are so kind.
Teiichi! Are you playing piano again?!
Father, welcome home.
I'm not saying to not to play the piano!
But there are many things you have to learn!
Dear, your making Teiichi scared.
Because of that cowardice, you're getting deceived by the likes of Togo's son.
Teiichi has good grades, you know.
It is not enough to have only good grades to be the student council president of Kaitei High!
I don't want to be a student council president.
Fool!
To be the student council president of Kaitei High
is the shortcut to become a politician and bureaucrat to move this country in the future!
It is to make your own country!
There would not be a dream this big for a man!
My own... country?
Sakurako! It's because you taught him piano,
he became such a weak man!
Oh, but I'm glad I brought up such a kind boy.
Teiichi! We are going for waterfall training now!
- Waterfall? - What?
We'll beat your guts to shape!
- Come on! - Dear, stop it!
I wonder why that when I play the piano,
a dispute will occur?
I just want to play the piano. But even so...
Teiichi!
- Teiichi! - Brother!
Ah...
I... will go to waterfall training.
Teiichi...
Something turned on within me at that moment.
And then, I pledged with my heart that I will make my own country.
I will do whatever it takes to achieve that.
The saying "fair and square" has been deleted in the Teiichi dictionary.
[ Akaba ]
Here they are.
Thank you.
Welcome home, Father.
How was school?
Nothing special.
The speech as a freshman representative also went smoothly.
Good.
First, you have to become the room leader.
With your achievements, you will be chosen without problems.
But to make sure, I've also increased the donation.
Dear, stop talking about that subject this soon as he entered high school.
Teiichi, it would be nice if you could make lots of friends.
Mother, I didn't advance to high school to make friends.
Well said.
Don't lose to Kikuma Togo even if kills you!
Yes, Sir.
How is Hanazawa Girls Academy?
All girls are too pampered that it's boring. It's a normal greeting to use "Fair tidings to you".
That won't suit you, Mimiko.
How rude.
Anyway,
why are we using paper cup phones?
It is prohibited in Kaitei High to have a relationship with a girl.
And a scandal for a politician is fatal, right?
There's no need to worry if it's wiretapped if we're using this.
You're that far as a precaution?
Ah, how was school?
There was a nice tension. I took a step forward for my dream after all.
Hey, have you recently played piano?
No.
That's a waste. You've got the talent to become a pro.
I want to hear you play again.
Mimiko...
There comes a time when a person have to seriously fight with their life..
There are those who do with university and employment examinations, right?
But for me, that time is now.
That's why playing the piano for me can come later.
Okay. I understand. I'll cheer for you.
Thank you.
I love you.
Me too.
Stand! Bow! Be seated!
The criteria for becoming a room leader are:
One! He must have high morals!
In order to become the student council president, one must first be a room leader,
and is an absolute condition to join the "Student council".
I will now announce it then.
The room leader is...
Teiichi Akaba!
As I thought it would be Teiichi.
Here.
Mr Kawamata, it's an honor for you to choose me.
For the growth of the class,
I will do my very best.
Then select a room subleader until tomorrow.
I have already decided.
The room subleader is Komei Sakakibara!
I humbly accept.
Teiichi, I'm off to pee.
Okay. I'll go too.
Those two really get along well.
Kawamata, begin.
Understood, Mr Principal.
Section 1's room leader is Teiichi Akaba. Donation: 6 million.
Oh!
Room subleader, Komei Sakakibara. Donation: 1 million.
They are the president and vice-president during Kaitei Junior High.
The Section 2's room leader is Kikuma Togo. Donation: 5 million.
Room subleader is...
Nishizo Nezu. Donation: 1 million.
As expected, Section 2 is Kikuma and Nishizo. How troublesome.
But everyone is saying you're a leading contender.
If there is hope that is easy to make just like this listening device,
it would be a tremendous strength.
Ha! So you intend to be the student council president to clear your parent's dissatisfaction?
Teiichi, I'll take the student council president's place next year.
I will give you the same humiliation like your old man.
Kikuma, stop talking like that.
Komei! I'll buy you.
Stop sticking with such a loser and join my faction.
No. Since you have bad breath.
Komei, let's go.
Running away?
I will not fight anyone. The elections of student council president is a fight within oneself.
I really hate that part of you playing goody two shoes!
I know for sure that your personality is rotten!
Your scent of evil is...
Ah! It smells! It smells! Nishizo!
At least I don't have a bad breath like you.
Don't get cocky.
- Nipple attack! - Ouch!
Shall I bully you just like old times? Look, your legs are shaking.
Ah, sorry, sorry. Are you okay?
Thanks.
Wait.
Aren't you the one who did the speech at the entrance ceremony?
I'm section 1's room leader, Teiichi Akaba.
I'm Komei Sakakibara, meow.
I see, I see. I'm section 6's room leader, Dan Otaka.
- Nice to meet you. - Section 6?
Shouldn't it be Sasaki on section 6?
He's room subleader. Somehow, a student from a non-affiliated school like me got chosen.
What? You're an non-affiliated student?
It's amazing since it's hard to get in here.
Hey, wait!
I'm the one you hit with the ball and you ignore me! Hey!
Huh? Your breath stinks.
What did you say?!
What's wrong, Dan?
Nothing.
Um, what's your name again?
Section 2 room leader, the great Kikuma Togo, remember it!
Sure.
Sorry to hit you, Kikuma.
Then, let's get back on it.
Yeah!
He's like a live action adaptation from a girl's comic.
Dan is such a nice guy. He's also popular.
Whoa! You surprised me.
Don't be happy, Komei!
Every room leader is a rival.
Sorry.
- I'll stick snot on you! - Whoa, how dirty!
Hey! My home's this way.
- See you. - Bye then.
See you tomorrow!
You're Teiichi and Komei, was it?
Have some business with me?
We've been found!
Well...
As we are both room leaders,
I'm thinking that we should deepen our friendship.
What the? Is that it?
Woopsie!
Then... come by our house.
What?
We're near, we're near. Okay! We're here.
- Here. - Here?
Yup.
I'm home.
Dan...
Hey, Dan...
I'm making dinner, so play along with the midgets a little bit.
One, two!
Thank you for the food!
Okay, let's eat. Come on, eat up.
Delicious.
It's delicious!
Hey, hey, you should eat this too, Teiichi.
This is really delicious.
Sorry but I'm full.
Yeah.
- Suzu, is it delicious? - Yeah, it's delicious!
- Dan. - Hm?
Where are your parents?
My father's already dead. And my mother's out at work.
I don't mean to be impolite, but it's a wonder you entered in a private school.
I actually intended to work,
but I was recommended with a scholarship to study in Kaitei.
It is said that it's very difficult to pass the middle and
high school entrance examinations who are non-affiliated.
Moreover, in order to get a scholarship, you need to get a score close to full mark.
You must be a super high schooler.
He is number one in everything!
- Heh. I wonder about that. - Teiichi.
You're quite funny.
Come on, eat a bit.
Hmm... Then only a bit.
It's good.
It's good!
Teiichi, the fried chicken tenders are also good.
It's good.
Yuck.
Sorry.
He seems splendid.
That... Dan.
Splendid?
Someone like him who doesn't have any ambition written in his face
is actually terribly calculating.
I wonder about that. There are also people who doesn't have ambition.
That's just a facade.
Teiichi.
You've changed.
I didn't change! I just got stronger!
Ah.
Mom is calling me. I'll see you next time.
Okay.
Teiichi's "ichi" means number one!
Teiichi's "ichi" means number one! Teiichi's "ichi" means number one!
[ Kaitei ]
[ Entrance Exam Questions for Non-Affiliated Students Kaitei High School ]
The questions and answers of the entrance exam for non-affiliated students? [ Entrance Exam Questions for Non-Affiliated Students Kaitei High School ]
The questions and answers of the entrance exam for non-affiliated students?
Yes. I want to answer the questions no matter what.
No.
Dan Otaka's answer sheet is also confidential.
It's not something you need to compete with.
I want to make it clear who is number one!
Mr Kawamata.
My father also has strong relations with the Agency of Cultural Affairs.
So?
It seems like he will encourage the Japan exhibition of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
The author of your favorite book, "Anne of Green Gables".
How did you know...
that I love "Anne of Green Gables"?
Komei is an excellent right-hand man and he immediately investigated it.
No. Even if you say that...
A copy of Montgomery's handwriting.
Ah...
Montgomery's sewed quilt.
Ah...
I will be... able to see them?
First part: Mathematics.
Start!
Boolean function?! This is not being taught in this kind of school!
~Yeah!~
~Prove that arbitrary function F can be expressed as follows~
~ X1 X2 XN ~
~ = A0 X or A1 X1 X or A2 X2 X or ~
~ Consider variable AB which takes two zeroes or one ~
~ With this, this, and this ~
~ X1 X2 XN ~
~ = A0 X or A1 X1 X or A2 X2 X or ~
~ Boolean ~
2nd part: English!
Entrance exam questions for non-affiliated students?
Father.
It seems a new enemy besides Togo's son has appeared.
Okay.
- I'll tell you the results. - Okay.
First is Japanese language.
Japanese language...
Japanese language.
Dan Otaka:
100 points!
Teiichi Akaba:
100 points!
So we're even first.
Good going, Dan!
- Mathematics. - Mathematics!
Dan Otaka:
96 points!
Teiichi Akaba:
95 points!
Ah! Ah! 1 point... 1 point...
Hey, hey, hey. Don't get upset. Raise your head!
It's just 1 point difference!
Yes... Yes!
- English. - English!
Dan Otaka:
95 points!
Teiichi Akaba:
96 points!
Hell yeah!
It has begun!
- You can do it! - Yeah!
I... I'm not afraid of Dan Otaka!
Yeah, don't be afraid! Best in Japan!
Hell yeah!
- Social Studies! Social Studies! - Social Studies! Social Studies!
Dan Otaka:
98 points!
Teiichi Akaba:
95 points.
3 points... 3 points... Having arrived here, 3 points is huge...
- What's wrong? Huh? - 3 points.
What's wrong? Will you stop now? Hm? Will you accept defeat?
The word "defeat"...
is not in the Teiichi dictionary!
Final subject: Science!
- Science! - Science!
Science!
Dan Otaka:
95 points!
Teiichi Akaba:
100 points! Perfect score!
Ah!
Thank goodness!
I have protected... my country!
Dan Otaka: 484 points.
Teiichi Akaba: 486 points.
Even though it's unofficial, with 2 point difference, it's your win!
Hey, Teiichi. What do you think that you won the exams?
I...
...think that I can only live in order to win!
I don't want to be just a loser dog!
Fool!
You're a dog.
Become a dog!
And then...
...become a winner dog!
Winner dog...
Stand! Bow! Be seated!
Then first of all, we will be hearing a few words of declaration of resolve for each room leaders from the first years.
Section 1, Teiichi Akaba.
Yes, Sir!
I can feel joy to be able to join the student council activities
from the bottom of my heart.
But... I will not purposely show off myself in this place.
Because... I, Teiichi Akaba, will express with my utmost behavior from now on.
I humbly ask for your guidance and encouragement.
Next, section 2. Kikuma Togo.
Yes, Sir!
I have a special skill called information gathering ability.
If there is something bothering you,
I will tenaciously see to it until the end that I get the information you need.
So please use me as if I am your hands and feet. I will never harm you.
I am Kikuma... Kikuma Togo.
So he made an impression to be someone useful.
He's good.
Last from section 6, Dan Otaka.
Okay.
I guess I don't really have a declaration of resolve just like everyone.
Well, I just want to make the school fun.
I'll do my best!
Thanks.
So he's just a small fry. I even won our match.
So the Montgomery strategy went well.
I acquired the problems. It's thanks to your strategy.
The treasurer will now report on the breakdown of the budgetary requests of club activities for this year.
Please look at your documents at hand.
First, in this year's club activities...
The greatest characteristic of the Kaitai High are the first year and second year council members present here
that the student council president is decided by voting from these 60 people.
And from six of the second year room leaders, President Doyama
has the power to choose three as the next presidential candidate.
Komei.
Here.
The best shortcut to become the student council president is
to find out the next presidential candidate and enter the most influential faction.
- These three seem tough. - Yeah.
First is section 4's Shota Honda.
A typical politician clan.
He was born in a place that is perfect.
Even though his lineage has amazingly gentle lifestyle, there is a possibility that he's fairly collecting votes.
Just that he's too meek.
And he was also at fault in dropping the lighting in last year's school festival.
- Take care. - Have a nice day, Sir.
And there's section 5's Okuto Morizono.
Since Kaitei Junior High until now, he is a prodigy that has the highest grades.
He is a master of shogi and is said that he can read a thousand moves ahead.
- I accept defeat. - I accept defeat.
Also, as a childhood friend of President Doyama,
he might be giving advice for the management of the student council.
He has a high chance as a candidate!
But there is someone ahead of him.
I know.
Section 6's Roland Himuro...
That uniform is of Kaitei's.
Hey!
Hey, do you feel nervous?
During junior high, only those two stand out.
What's wrong? What's wrong?
- Let's do it, Koma. - Yeah.
Ouch!
We were stricken by Kaitei's Himuro!
Bunch of scum.
We are the people who will reach the top.
If some people picks a fight to Kaitei students,
he is a superhero who will surely beat them at their own game.
In order for President Doyama to be the student council president,
the highest contributor in voting was Sir Himuro.
To whom should I be a dog among them...
I have decided!
Arf!
Excuse me!
Akaba is looking away and looks like he's not listening.
Teiichi Akaba!
Repeat what has been reported now!
Oh crap.
Serves you right.
Yes, Sir!
In addition to the approximate requested amount of each club activity,
in order to advance the emphasis on the fairness of this year's budget,
prioritized task recommendation limit was established.
Each activity also takes into consideration the request calculation within the range corresponding to the requested basic amount.
And then, there will be examination on the process of budget compilation.
By the way, regarding the expenditure budget total,
there is a misprint in the sum of the amount of approximate demand.
Shouldn't it be 26,661,900 yen, instead of 26,662,000 yen?
I think the increase of 6.74% over the previous year is more correct.
Oh!
That side part hair is good.
That concludes the report.
Next is regarding the management of the student council general meeting.
President Doyama.
Could you please let me direct the general assembly?
Are there any more candidates?
Himuro.
Thank you very much.
First year gentlemen.
A student general assembly is when President Doyama is in front of all the students.
For us, the student council, it is a big stage where the club activities' and committee's budget approval is conducted.
It is a sacred ceremony.
It is also the occasion of your first job as first years.
Let me say this.
Any failure in all sections is unacceptable.
The ones who commit a mistake...
...will have to commit imaginary ritual suicide!
Imaginary ritual suicide?!
They will be considered dead to the student council.
Their future will be cut off.
- Sir Himuro! - What is it?
I happen to overhear that last year,
there was a student who dropped the school flag at the stage, and gave disgrace to the president it seems.
Yes.
He was dismissed as the room leader and was expelled.
But...
He insisted he was innocent until the end, didn't he?
Saying he was framed by someone.
Morizono.
Who are you saying is the one who framed him?
I wonder.
Sir Himuro! I am Teiichi Akaba!
Can you entrust me with hoisting the school flag?
I want to be of use to you, Sir Himuro.
How dare he get a head start.
Akaba! Why is the likes of you unnecessarily trying to show off?
My deepest apologies!
Serves you right.
But...
I don't hate that kind of guys.
I'll entrust it to you.
Yes, Sir! It's an honor!
That was great, Teiichi.
Or rather, it's amazing you noticed the mistake.
You know me.
Sir Himuro, Sir Koma.
I am Togo Kikuma. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
I wonder what he handed him.
Personal information of all the first years?
It is detailed with each of their characters and weaknesses.
That Kikuma seems to be useful.
Yeah.
Also that freshmen representative, Teiichi Akaba,
have exchanged glances with me.
It was a glance saying, "He'll beome my dog".
How adorable.
And that section 6's Dan Otaka.
Since I will vote for the first years, I'd also like to grasp someone as popular as him.
But...
I am in love.
So Kikuma's after Sir Himuro too.
I see.
Is it really that important to work with that Sir Himuro?
Yeah. My future changes a lot depending on which faction I get in.
It began in the 70's when...
Stop talking about difficult stuff.
More importantly, let's go on a trip together some time.
That's true. But don't you think it's amazing?
I was entrusted with hoisting the school flag from the student council general meeting by Sir Himuro.
Even though I'm a first year!
Isn't it the pride of Kaitei to hoist the school flag?
But I think you already know that.
I don't know that.
So you don't give attention to what I'm saying, huh?
That's not true.
Anyway, now is the time to stand my ground.
Yeah.
So hoisting the school flag
was assigned to the Akaba brat?
Forgive me, honorable father.
But I am assigned in the task of lighting...
It is Kaitei's pride to hoist the school flag!
You're really useless.
I wonder who resembles you.
The Akaba house is the tissue that is tangled in my butt hair.
It is not acceptable to be defeated by a tissue!
I will diligently make an effort.
I will make Teiichi do imaginary ritual suicide in front of the public.
Good.
[ Student General Assembly ]
Come in. Please enter promptly.
To explain this year's draft budget,
the baseball club...
Dan, check the timing volume of the music.
Okay.
Lights, lower them slowly. We will start in 3 minutes..
Understood, Sir Himuro.
The school flag's weight is 20 kilograms.
After President Doyama is in the podium, matching the school song,
while maintaining a definite side way, I will take down the flag.
Nishizo.
I know.
Teiichi.
How are things oaver there?
Sir Himuro, everything is perfect!
Student Council President, Keigo Doyama, will now be in the podium
Applause!
Stop!
Sing the school song!
Dan, the music! You're taking too long!
~ Since the ancient age of the gods ~
~ Even the bottomless sea ~
That's right, Teiichi. That's it. Never rest your hands.
~ The light that shines the world ~
~ We are gods of military, we are the light ~
~ Kaitei, Kaitei ~
~ The shining light, Kaitei High ~
~ Kaitei High ~
And now, I am declaring the opening of the Student General Assembly.
Applause! Stop!
Good.
It was perfect, Teiichi.
All that's left is to briefly finish the screen that is used in the mid-term plan report.
- Until then, go on a patrol. - Yes, Sir!
You did it, Teiichi.
We will now go into the agenda.
Announcing the agenda of the current student general meeting.
Nishizo...
Okay.
In addition, if there is two-thirds or more of all the students that have dissenting opinions,
they will be affixed to the ritual by the council headquarters.
Now, I will explain the budget plan for the club activities this year.
For deferred club activities they are as follows:
Baseball club, basketball club...
It's shaking.
Teiichi.
- Teiichi, can you hear me? - Hey, Komei.
Don't use the transceiver for personal contact!
The ones who will give orders are only Himuro and me.
I'm sorry.
[ The flag's current state is weird ]
"The flag's current state is weird"?
Hey! Nishizo!
What do you think you're doing?!
Wait!
Ah!
You're such a stingy bastard.
Go away...
Go away.
Stop it, stop it...
I wonder what will happen if the school flag is dropped?
Stop it... stop it. Stop it!
- Nipples attack! - Ah... Ooh!
With last year's approval of 10% increase in supplementary budget...
You're doing great.
If that's the case... How about if I do this?!
High speed ticking, on!
Sir, do you have any places that itches?
No, I can't hold on anymore...
I'll now make it easy for you.
N-n-no!
Dammit!
Then next is the draft budget for each committee this fiscal year...
Oh God, oh Buddha... please help Teiichi...
If I dropped the school flag, you will be the culprit, you know.
I will say I was trying to help you. Hahaha!
Stop it, stop it!
I cannot lose to you!
You're rotten.
Even though I'm rotten, I'm still Kikuma!
Whoa! Dammit!
You bastard, where are you getting that strength?
I will make you suffer again.
What are you two doing?
Kikuma, stop with the mean behavior.
Dammit!
Dan... Dan!
Are you okay?
And with that, the student general meeting is done.
Applause!
3...
4...
Good job, everyone.
President Doyama is also very happy.
Teiichi, the timing of hoisting of the school flag was splendid.
You did well.
Thank you.
However,
it seems that you two were away from your stations.
I'm sorry. It's just that...
I'm sorry! I went out to pee.
Didn't I have high hopes from you?
I deeply apologize!
Out of the way!
Dan, Komei, thank you.
Thank goodness it went well.
It's thanks to your sign language.
Even though we are apart, we're still together.
Yeah.
Ah, Teiichi, your arms are bulging.
Hey, please do that when you're alone together.
I'm kinda thinking of wanting to complain about Kikuma.
But I guess it's okay since Teiichi didn't end in a grave state.
I'm sorry that you received a corporal punishment.
Ah, I won't be angry over that far.
Well... Yeah.
Do you want to be the student council president that much?
Is it bad?
Hmm... No, it's not that bad.
But the student council of Kaitei is crazier than I thought.
Dan. I am greatly indebted to you.
- Don't say that. - No.
I'll pay you back for sure.
Anyway, I gotta go to my part-time work.
Bye.
[ Six Months Later ]
And six months later, the candidates for the next student council president were announced. [ Six Months Later ]
And six months later, the candidates for the next student council president were announced.
I will now announce my three candidates for the next student council president.
First is, Shota Honda.
Yes, Sir.
Second is, Okuto Morizono.
Yes, Sir.
And finally, Rolando Himuro.
Yes, Sir.
Then starting from Shota Honda, we will be hearing his electoral campaign pledge.
Yes, Sir.
Um... I...
Um... For Kai...
What is it again? Um... Sorry... Um...
I'm sorry, my mind is blank...
Next, Okuto Morizono.
Yes, Sir.
I will
make this school where the people who makes an effort will be rewarded.
In other words, I want to evaluate a merit system.
Merit system?
Regardless of cultural or sports club activities,
I am planning to increase the budget for the club that made a good record in the previous year.
But, even if the record is unsatisfactory,
considering the abilities of the current first years,
for the potential for the next year, we will approximate an "expected budget".
Oh.
I see. Sound good.
That's nice. Even though a club is weak, when an excellent first year would join, the budget would increase.
Also,
I would abolish the student council president's candidacy nomination system and change it into a bidding system.
And the voting shall be done by all the students!
What?!
Cool. Everyone can have a chance.
So there won't be anymore factions.
It's an empty theory.
And lastly, Roland Himuro.
I love bodies that are on the move!
Until now, we have allocated a limited budget to all clubs with fairness.
But next year, for the sports clubs,
I promise to significantly increase the budget!
I will make the name of Kaitei High, which excels nationally in academics,
also famous nationwide in sports!
Also, I stand firmly against co-candidate Morizono's complete democratization!
It may sound good,
but an extreme democratization will invite confusion in regulations.
Because it would destroy the history and tradition of Kaitei!
Unnecessarily changing Kaitei by ourselves
is irresponsible for future generations!
Instant kill!
Himuro! Himuro! Himuro!
Can I go?
My place? Sure. Will you eat dinner?
Is it okay?
Hey, Dan.
If it's alright, would you like to support Sir Himuro together?
Hmm... I kinda don't have interest in politics.
You tend to show up in sports club a lot, right?
If so, with Sir Himuro's campaign pledge, you can get endorsements.
Isn't his only purpose for that is to get votes from sports club?
Then it's hard to cast aside what Morizono said about treating everyone fairly.
Someone like him is like "pawn" in shogi.
When the "pawn" enters the enemy territory, it changes to "promoted pawn" or "gold".
Himuro is calculative after all.
I would probably lose.
What?
For now.
That's why I'm waiting.
For an ally that will protect me, a grand piece that will come.
By the way, why would you like to become the school council president?
I just think that the student council here is crazy.
I also think it is.
But you know, even if you shout at a safe place, any voice won't be reached.
One should step to the enemy territory to change the flow.
That's true.
To be honest, I don't want to be president. It's troublesome.
But I was nominated.
I absolutely don't want to lose in a match, you know.
So you're a guy with a fighting instinct.
That's because I'm a boy.
Please vote for Roland Himuro.
Finally the election campaign begins.
For the next student council president...
Kaitei might change because of this.
But I wonder if it would be Himuro eventually.
If Morizono would win, things would be interesting.
Here they are.
In the opinion survey of the Kaitei Newspaper, Himuro is overwhelmingly advantageous.
What do you want to talk about?
Minister Togo...
Hey hey Akaba. Even though we're batchmates, I'm still the minister.
Speak to me formally.
Did you just called me here for you to say that sarcasm?
Regarding the Japanese made cars preferential treatment law you are promoting,
you are aware that there are huge objections regarding it inside and out?
Yes.
But that is
a request from the former minister, now Prime Minister Tabuse.
And also,
I know that you are supporting American made cars.
Also getting a bribe from the president, Redford.
Talk to me formally! Formally!
It has nothing to do with what that foolish prime minister have said!
The next prime minister will be me!
Which one is smart who will wag the tail?
At least you can even understand that with that thick skull of yours.
How are the presidential elections?
Sir Himuro is having a favorable start.
There would be the Kaitei Festival soon and I was appointed for the production of the opening ceremony.
I have to make it absolutely successful...
It would also affect the votes after all.
It was only one vote difference.
What?
With only one vote difference, I lost to Togo.
But that affected everything my entire life!
Remember that!
Yes, Sir! Thank you for your guidance!
I will do my best with the intention of licking the shoes of Sir Himuro.
Himuro?
Honorable father, I was appointed for the production of the closing ceremony of the Kaitei Festival.
Okay. I will make preparations with the fireworks craftsman that I am acquainted.
That is something I'm sure Sir Himuro will also be pleased about.
Himuro?
Yes.
Next term's best new candidate for student council president, Roland Himuro.
I see... Roland Himuro, eh?
[ Kaitei Festival ]
And now, we will start the opening ceremony of Kaitei High's Kaitei Festival.
This is!
Kaitei Festival!
Opening!
Hey!
Yaah!
Ha!
Why me too?!
Yaah!
My aim is this.
If I am asked to direct the opening ceremony,
The directors of the sports clubs cannot frankly refuse.
On the contrary, everyone rise to the same discussion,
practiced together, worked hard, and a sense of unity is born.
Building an unwavering relationship.
Go, go, go, go!
Yes!
Ha!
Yeah!
Ha!
Are you okay? Let's carry her.
Meow!
Yeah!
How about some Chinese rice bowl!
Because of how you guys have enliven the opening,
it's a great success.
Yeah.
- Then I'll be counting on you for a vote. - Sure.
Teiichi, the production of the opening ceremony was perfect.
Thank you very much.
All that's left is to get the swing vote...
In the event of the Himuro administration,
how about inviting people to important posts as a promise?
But not all of them will be appointed to important posts.
Isn't the motive to gather votes?
- Deceiving them? - No, not deceiving them.
Make a promise that is difficult to realize.
That's a foul move.
In order to be elected, I am ready to do anything!
But it's not your election.
- In order to be elected... - I told you...
Stop arguing.
Anyway, how is Dan Otaka?
Dan? What about Dan?
I really want to put someone in the faction who has that kind of popularity.
Himuro.
Kikuma's information might be useful for that.
I have went to Dan's house.
I will tell you more detailed information.
Okay... I want to trust you on this.
- Wow! You're strong. - I already forgot.
Dan.
Sir Himuro.
Can I have a minute?
Okay.
What is it?
It seems that
you have a large debt left by your deceased father.
You poor thing.
That's why your mother is working day and night working, exhausting herself.
So you're doing housework for your very young siblings.
Now, here's a proposal.
My father's company, HM, has a foundation to save the poor people of the world.
As long as it's alright with you,
I will ask my father to request aid. So...
So you're saying I should vote for you?
What's with the serious face? Isn't it something simple?
Dan, isn't that great?
The next student council president is Sir Himuro.
Let's cheer for him together.
And I will be next student council president.
And I will make you the vice-president.
The vice-president can get a recommendation for a famous private institution, you know.
I cannot vote for something in exchange.
And I will go to my desired school using my own effort.
You're impressive. Hahaha.
But I can only see that you are just dazed with your own words.
But if you are serious in what you just said,
you're unexpectedly a big fool!
If you're saying what I said was foolish, I'm fine being a fool.
That's a shame.
If I become the student council president, you will not be able to speak with me.
Teiichi.
I thought of you as a friend.
I guess I was wrong?}
Friend?
There never was a moment I thought of you like that!
- Teiichi. - Think about it, Dan.
By only writing my name, your mother will live in comfort.
Be a good son.
I'm a weak person.
Honestly, I am wavered with such generous temptation.
That's why I punched you so that there's no turning back.
I have decided.
I will make Morizono the student council president.
I don't want a student council president who offers something in exchange.
Hey.
I'll kill a bastard like you.
Bring it on!
I accept this war!
Everyone is watching. If you punch him, everything would be for naught.
Chance!
Sir Himuro, can I have a sec?
I'm really in a bad mood right now. Get lost!
I think the reason why Dan got angry is because Teiichi provoked him.
You could say that.
Just like his father, that punk got in the way of you.
Hey. What do you mean?
Isn't your father the president of makers of American cars?
Because of me,
Sir Himuro was humiliated.
Teiichi.
I've asked my secretary to investigate him.
Okay...
Roland Himuro. His real name is...
Roland Himuro Redford.
Huh?
His father
is the largest American car maker,
HM company's Japanese president, Steve Redford.
Our relationship is like a cat and a dog.
What?!
Because of the Japanese car preferential treatment law I am promoting,
the HM company that has invested a huge amount of money to dominate the Japanese market
has suffered a great loss.
The one who took full responsibility over it was Redford.
I'm certain he is holding a grudge against me.
What would happen if Sir Himuro finds out?!
Teiichi!
You'll definitely pay.
I'll throw you away hard like a rag.
You'll become a stray dog.
I'm already finished.
My dream has ended.
Hm?
Teiichi?
Why are you naked?
Fool!
If I am not nominated by Sir Himuro next year,
it's the same as being dead!
I have to be the student council president no matter what!
If I don't become the prime minister,
I have no purpose to live.
If that's the case, Teiichi...
There is only one way!
What that might be?
I've recorded what was wiretapped yesterday.
Teiichi!
You'll definitely pay.
I'll throw you away hard like a rag.
I think that would be for the best.
Kikuma, good job. I will be counting on you.
By the way, I have prepared a very grand fireworks display for the closing ceremony.
That's wonderful.
Come here. Let me hug you.
Ah... Ah...
For my next student council president, you...
What should we do, Teiichi?
I've already decided, Komei.
I will take the path to the scene of carnage...
Huh?
Could you mean..?!
Yes.
I will join the Morizono faction.
Then beat and shut down Sir Himuro!
So you're saying it's your strategy to change sides to my faction for rebellion?
Well everyone, you're lucky.
If you add me as your ally,
the possibility to fight the Himuro faction will emerge.
Hmm. Do you have any plans?
Komei!
Sorry for intruding. Please come in.
- Hello. - Honda.
- Hello. - Ah, even Yamaha?
This is the secret plan that I thought up last night without sleeping.
If me and Honda would fight together in alliance,
there is a room to win against Himuro?
That's right!
Huh?
That's the advice I received from Dan yesterday.
Ah... they already made that move.
When did you thought up of this plan?
Like he told you, yesterday...
What hour, minute, and second yesterday then?!
There is no use even if you compete.
Besides, I cannot trust someone who tells others about Dan's private life in order to win.
But I agree with you.
It will be hard to increase votes with what's going on.
That's what I think too.
Teiichi will be a very valuable asset.
If the votes would be divided like it is now, then I would withdraw.
I want to support you instead, Morizono.
For better or worse, Teiichi is really straightforward.
Like the "lance" piece in shogi, once he has decided a position, he is reckless.
Right?
Even though I did that to you on Kaitai Festival, you're going to cover for me?
I think of you as a friend.
That's why it's fine.
Dan...
So you're going to support someone like me who is a just a "pawn"?
Ah...
I take back what I said! I deeply apologize!
Morizono.
He's going as far as doing this.
This is the first time I saw such great way of prostrating oneself.
I'm joking.
I forgive you.
Please fight with us.
Yes, Sir!
Teiichi.
[ Farewell letter ]
[ Dear Roland Himuro, I believed that I would be loyal to you for the rest of my life. I never imagined that it would come to an end so soon. If only our fathers were not enemies, I belonged to you forever. But I will not shed tears anymore. From now on, I belong to Sir Morizono. Farewell, Sir Himuro. - Teiichi Akaba ]
I won't pursue those who leave me.
However,
I will kill them from behind.
Even though it doesn't change that the Himuro faction is dominant,
because of the rebellion of Akaba, who excels at tactics,
it would be a fierce battle.
Honda withdraws?
I love bodies that are on the move.
[ Political Views Broadcast ]
My aim is the democratization of the student council president's election. [ Political Views Broadcast ]
Even though we held them down by exceeding the majority by 32 votes, [ Political Views Broadcast ]
Even though we held them down by exceeding the majority by 32 votes,
Morizono has completely got the votes from the remaining cultural clubs and the board.
Let's go get the remaining votes even if we struggle to death.
Yes, Sir!
Why is the gap increasing?
That's weird.
I wonder just what kind of persuasion maneuvers they are doing.
Ouch! Sir Morizono!
Okay. Good.
Fall back lastly in there.
Are you saying you'll increase our budget?
Yes. Only by writing "Himuro" on the ballot,
the budget for next year's drama club will drastically increase... right?
Sir Himuro?
Don't you want to stock new costumes?
Of course.
But do you have financial sources?
We have reserve funds.
Reserve funds?
Yes. Keep this a secret.
For worst cases, the student council have money that were put together.
Tamasaburo.
Think of this as a personal gift from me.
- That? - Himuro.
You don't have to go that far.
Anyone can use bribes, you know.
I'm not talking to you.
Koma. You should also watch your mouth.
Reserved funds, huh?
Hey, isn't that only a bribe?
They finally made a move using money.
- Shall we file a complaint? - That's no use!
It's probably Kikuma's suggestion after all.
If that's the case, there will be no evidence.
To begin with, are there really reserve funds?
Of course, there really are no reserved funds. It's just Kikuma's idea.
Huh?
What of it?
If I become the student council president,
It would be alright if we just increase the student council membership fee next year, right?
Even if the board of trustees passes it, it would be tough for all the student council.
In the first place, where will you get the money to be distributed?!
Kikuma also has an idea for that.
If I threaten the merchants entering and leaving the school
that if I become the student council president, I'll remove them and find other merchants,
I can get kickback from them.
What's wrong with you?
Do you understand what you're doing is dangerous?
Shut up! It's fine if I'll just win!
Sorry, Koma.
Hey.
You're at least my ally, right?
Remember when we were kids, when you were being bullied,
I became your ally.
Hey, things will be over soon.
Please, Koma.
I think votes that are bought are worthless.
Because it's just a number and not popularity.
Who cares about popularity!
What I want right now are numbers!
I'm sure the people who received the money have a feeling of guilt.
Politics is ugly!
Ah, geez, you don't get it.
You need money?
Stop it.
Money will bring misfortune someday.
What?
You still don't know how terrifying money is.
But we can't win with things going on!
If Sir Morizono loses, it will really be over for me!
You know, Teiichi,
Do you know the Shogitai?
Yes. Aren't they the ones who fought the Boshin War. They were survivors of the former shogunate army.
Why do you think the former shogunate army lost the fight?
The secret weapon the new government troops used to the former shogunate army
was the "flag".
Flag?
They won only by using a flag?
Yes.
Hanging the beautiful brocaded flag in the forefront,
they taught the whole country that they are the government forces.
That decided the state of the war.
Picture that the Morizono faction is the government forces, and the Himuro faction the rebel army.
If you do that,
people's hearts will spontaneously flow to the Morizono faction.
I'm sure the people who received the money have a feeling of guilt.
I see.
Looks like the next student council president can almost be concluded to be Himuro.
No, that is not certain yet.
Himuro! You're handing money to the guys at the culture club, right?
Are you apathetic now to the sports clubs?
Please calm down.
I get it. I get it now so don't make it a serious matter.
Please play this song after school. If you please.
Hey, Himuro. I haven't gotten any yet.
Please calm down.
Hey Kikuma, this is your idea. Do something.
What are they doing?
~ Mayim mayim mayim mayim mayim ~
~ Mayim b'sason ~
Mayim Mayim!
Did they become desperate knowing they will lose?
Pathetic.
~ Hey! Hey! ~
The circle is getting bigger.
With Mayim Mayim's miraculous melody
everyone is attracted into the rhythm carved from their childhood.
The circle continuously gets bigger.
And it seems like the circle was praising Sir Morizono that's in the center.
But there are those who cannot join this circle.
They are the people who received bribes from Himuro.
Because they have dark feelings of guilt,
they cannot enter the circle with Sir Morizono's center.
This surprise attack moved the hearts of all the students.
This is the "Mayim Mayim Incident" that remained in the history of Kaitei.
Hey!
Don't be misled by that charade! We did nothing wrong!
Hey, didn't you guys wanted money?
I will certainly give those who haven't received yet by tomorrow.
That's why I'm counting on you for your votes!
What's with that look?
You will become the vice president because of me after all.
You'll get recommendation to a famous private institution so at least be little thankful!
I'm not saying anything.
Don't make me angry.
Who do you think taught you how to fight when you were being bullied?!
...I want to dance!
~ Hey! Hey! Hey! ~
Hey!
The public opinion survey is out!
Ready? Let's take a look.
30 against 30 - it's equal!
Alright! We did it!
- It's because of Mayim Mayim! - Dan!
We have become the government forces!
Your strategy was amazing.
If you lose, I have resolved to die after all.
I don't want you to die.
Morizono and Himuro have equal votes?
Please lend me your strength, honorable father!
It's because you have been outwitted by Akaba's son.
You're trash.
I'm sorry.
Damn Akaba.
Both father and son are getting cocky.
They'll pay.
[ Turtle Cuisine ]
I wonder what this is?
It's Chinese arrowhead.
Is it delicious?
Hmm, it's not about being delicious or not.
It's to accept the season.
I don't understand.
Isn't this place nice? They make great turtle cuisine after all.
The private rooms are nice too.
That's because if you've been spotted that you're with me, you'll be in trouble.
Stop picking a fight. We're on a date after all.
Hey.
Teiichi, why do you go that far to fight?
Huh?
What do you want to do when you become the prime minister?
I will make my own country.
What will you do when you make it?
- Anyway, let's eat turtles. - Forget the turtles.
I want to hear you play the piano.
Stop it!
There will be an important election and you're talking about me playing the piano?!
Just a little more and my dream will come true.
I'm leaving.
Mimiko!
Alright! One week left until election day!
Victory is right before us!
Then, let's go get support from the sports clubs.
We have only a short time left after all.
Right, Teiichi?
Teiichi!
Ah, the dove.
Why do you look down?
The truth is
things aren't good with me and Mimiko.
What?!
- Why do you look happy? - Huh?
No! I'm not happy at all.
It would be thankful if Himuro's faction would be quiet for awhile.
Akaba!
Your father!
Huh?
Yume, it's going to be alright. Okay?
Impossible.
There has to be a mistake!
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Special Investigation Department has been charged with bribery earlier.
The house of the vice-minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry...
Teiichi...
Josuke Akaba was investigated under the suspicion of bribery...
I'm sorry that things went like this.
When you said that money will bring misfortune someday.
you were talking about yourself.
No, that's true.
Please believe me.
I didn't accept any bribe.
I'm just
being punished to set an example.
Set an example?
The people against the Japanese car preferential law,
the Americans and Togo did this...
Nonsense!
I don't care about your situation!
Why?!
Why does everyone always gets in my way?!
Geez...
It will really be the end for me next time!
Teiichi.
You're the one who told me to build my own country...
No... I didn't intend to get in your way.
Liar!
You've always...
You've always been in my way!
I want to play the piano...
Piano?
Teiichi! Are you playing piano again?!
We are going for waterfall training now!
What?
We'll beat your guts to shape!
- Come on! - Dear, stop it!
Teiichi!
- Teiichi! - Brother!
Ah...
I... will go to waterfall training.
Teiichi...
I will make my own country.
Because if it's my own country...
nobody would get in the way of me playing the piano.
Teiichi...
Since then...
I haven't played the piano even once.
Teiichi...
I've been wanting to play the piano that nobody would get in the way.
I wanted to make my own piano for just that reason.
You're saying...
For that kind reason...
No matter how many years have passed...
You have been forced to various difficult struggles?
I can't play the piano anymore.
I'm sorry.
The elections for the next student council president will happen today...
Have you seen the news about Akaba's father?
It would be quite hard for Morizono because of it.
[ Teiichi Akaba's father is a criminal! There is no bright future in the Morizono faction! ]
This is unfair. [ Teiichi Akaba's father is a criminal! There is no bright future in the Morizono faction! ]
Will this put us into a disadvantage?
Of course we are in a disadvantage.
Let's go.
The presidential election will be held soon.
Brother.
Your friends are here.
Teiichi, it's me.
It's Dan!
Open up.
Teiichi!
Please leave.
My fight is over.
Teiichi, let's go vote.
Hey, you did your very best.
Please do that for me then be sure to pay for the door.
Aren't you going to be the student council president?
It's impossible already. Please leave.
Hey.
You said that you owe me, right?
Komei!
Mimiko?
Wow!
Long time no see!
- Huh? You cut your bangs? - What? You can tell?
Komei! Let's go.
Ah, that's right.
Hey, where is Teiichi?
Well...
Just what is it already? You guys have already...
Why are you not going to the election?
Please leave me alone.
Didn't you going to
make your own country?
Isn't that the reason why Komei and Dan helped you?
Then now is your turn to help everyone.
If you can't do that,
there's no way you can make your own country.
- Yo. - Hey.
Huh? Where is Akaba?
I finally won against Teiichi.
Teiichi's here.
Huh?
What a stingy bastard.
Hey, I'm going to be an absentee voter. I'm counting on you for the rest.
Okay.
Since the student council presidential election will start,
non-voters are asked to not enter.
Stand! Bow! Sit!
Where are Akaba and Togo?
Togo is an absentee voter.
Akaba didn't say anything.
We will now begin the election for next year's student council president.
Ah, Mimiko, here.
Thanks.
You dare to come without shame.
That's because I have the right to cast a vote.
Aren't you corrupt?!
You're a child of a criminal after all!
It's not yet decided if he's a criminal.
Get out of the way, Kikuma.
Why did you also come?
I...
Could you two be...
So you two are dating?!
Then even if I didn't ask my father for help, you'll be crossed out already with a scandal.
So it's really Minister Togo who tricked Father!
Where's the evidence?
Mimiko, let's go.
Teiichi?
I won't let you vote.
What's with the look?
Shall I let you remember the time when I bullied you?
There's no need for that.
You can always take on me anytime!
Hey! Teiichi and Kikuma are in a fist fight!
For real?!
Roland Himuro!
Oh!
I want to believe
Himuro's word to increase the budget.
Roland Himuro!
- Roland Himuro! - Roland Himuro!
Okuto Morizono!
Morizono seems like someone
who will treat everyone equally. That's why I voted for him.
Kikuma, let me vote.
Kikuma, stop it already!
You're really a pain in the butt!
Because of you, I've been yelled at everyday at home!
You've got the highest grades, even best in piano.
On top of that, you've got Mimiko.
I will go and vote!
Can you even understand the feeling of a son who was born in a family who should not lose?!
Okuto Morizono!
Roland Himuro!
Kikuma Togo, absentee vote.
Roland Himuro!
He's a secured voter for me.
Okuto Morizono!
I received a gift from candidate Himuro.
However, it made me feel guilty.
That's why I'm going to return the gift. That is all.
Is Teiichi Akaba not around yet?
You should just be plunking the piano at home!
I wasn't even able to play that piano freely!
Do you understand how that feels!
Okuto Morizono!
Thank you for the private gift. But my vote is different.
That bastard screwed with me.
Okuto Morizono!
Roland Himuro!
Please announce it.
Okuto Morizono!
Koma!
Why are you kidding around?
I worked hard to support you.
But...
I think you are not the right man to be the student council president.
What are you saying, Koma?
Hey, we're friends, right?
That very cool hero who saved me when I was bullied is long gone.
Koma!
Hey! Hold back Himuro!
Let me go! Let me go! Just why?!
Just why?! Let me go! Just why?!
- Are you alright? - It feels like I hit the wrong note.
I must not lose to you at least in a fist fight!
Considering with the given time, we will be regarding Teiichi Akaba as an absentee vote.
Hey, Sasaki.
Hm?
Please go vote before me.
Ah, sure.
Okuto Morizono!
It's now equal votes.
I would like to see the new Kaitei
that Morizono will be changing to.
So Dan Otaka will be the last.
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
A blank vote!
A blank vote?
Why, Otaka?
I suport Morizono because I personally like him.
But...
I just thought whether it's really okay to just choose the student council president because you like or hate him.
Honestly, when I entered Kaitei,
I thought these sons of rich people, who doesn't have any troubles in life,
were just fooling around in the student council.
But I was wrong.
I found out that...
everyone is giving their all in fighting something.
I don't have the ability to be able to determine the final decision.
I am unfit.
I'm sorry.
There is no need to apologize.
Even though you said you had no interest in politics,
you still got involved in something like this with me.
I should be the one.
I'm sorry.
Morizono.
At times when the votes are tied,
following the election rules of this school, the student council president will be the last voter.
President Doyama.
Otaka.
You purposely made me be the one?
I thought that the one who can decide who would be suitable for the next council president...
is someone who knows the student council more than anyone.
Himuro.
Yes, Sir.
You are a competent fellow.
I think I would not become the student council president if not for you.
I'm grateful.
- Is that mean...?! - But...
You taught me something.
If that power will be used the wrong way, there would be a large discrimination.
History proved that having exclusive preference for chosen people is dangerous.
Please wait!
When you became the student council president, Morizono did nothing!
I was the one supporting you!
I will lick your shoes how many times!
Morizono did nothing?
That is not true.
He taught me the qualities of being a leader.
He didn't have that big ability. However...
by successfully moving the surrounding people,
I was able to splendidly overturn what would have been a losing match.
A single man that is an absolute monarch that possesses enormous force.
A man aiming for a checkmate and uses every piece.
I haven't made up my mind who would be fit to be the student council president.
I am but "a frog in the well who knows nothing of the great ocean".
It is said there is a continuation to that proverb.
"But he knows the profundity of the sky".
You can go higher.
Do you intend to make me cry?
Okuto Morizono.
You're the next student council president.
You're really a stingy bastard.
Huh?
Oh!
Teiichi!
Okuto Morizono!
It was an overturn!
Morizono.
Morizono! Morizono! Morizono!
Huh? Where is Kikuma?
Did I just win?
You did your best, Teiichi.
I see.
I won.
I finally was able to fight back!
Yeah.
I wonder what's happening in the election?
Teiichi?
Komei...
Teiichi!
Komei!
Hey, what happened? You've got wounds!
I settled things with Kikuma. How's the election?
- Sir Morizono won! - Oh!
Komei!
Teiichi!
Whaaat?
- Komei! - Teiichi!
Komei!
Look over there! That's dangerous!
Ah!
Everything's over.
Let's turn off the light...
- Himuro! - Someone call an ambulance!
Call the ambulance!
Himuro?
Himuro...
Teiichi.
Ah, he's alive... He's alive!
Mats?
How?
I'm glad I prepared it.
- What? - Huh?
You put those?
You predicted this woud happen?
Ah, no, no.
I thought that he would jump if Sir Morizono lost.
That's for Teiichi.
Koma...
You are...
...my friend, right?
Of course.
Let's aim for another highest point.
Another highest point?
Just where is that?
There are as many highest points as there are stars.
I see...
Yeah.
Himuro... Himuro.
Kikuma... Kikuma...
Hey!
The curtain has fallen with the long running presidential election.
The media and political circles also got involved with Sir Himuro's attempted suicide.
The faction of the Student Council President Club has been disbanded.
Now that I think about it, the student council is crazy just like Dan said.
I wanted everyone to be aware that's why I told this.
No.
I borrowed this place and wanted to fulfill my atonement.
"Politics is a war without bloodshed."
That is my favorite saying from Mao Zedong.
He also said this:
"The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history."
I want to work for the sake of everyone next time.
This is everyone's dog, Teiichi Akaba, asking for your one clean vote!
Cut!
Okay! Was that alright?
You were so cool.
I'm the student council president candidate, Teiichi Akaba.
I am Kikuma Togo. I am...
Make me, Dan Otaka, as the student council president. I'm asking for one clean vote for Dan Otaka.
Dear.
Sakurako.
I'm sorry to make you worry.
How are the kids?
They are well.
Teiichi is... currently fighting.
I see.
It's already the time of the elections.
Yes.
Prime Minister.
Akaba, I'll be entrusting you that one last thing.
Thank you very much.
Thanks to you, I found out Togo's corruption.
I will let him pay for compensation.
Even though it was only a toy I found in my son's room,
I'm glad it was useful.
Your son is also working hard and aiming to be the prime minister, is he not?
Yes.
He is currently...
...fighting for it.
What do you plan to do now?
Are you going to give up?
It is now the student council presidential elections where the whole school will be voting.
Please gather at the gymnasium.
Teiichi Akaba: 349 votes.
Dan Otaka: 350 votes.
Kikuma Togo:
15 votes.
There is one minute remaining until the voting ends.
Students who intend to move, please move promptly.
15 votes...
The fight I bet my life on is only worth 15 votes...?
President Morizono!
I can also vote even though I ran for candidacy, right?
Yes. You are free to vote.
Hey, Teiichi!
I really hate you!
Me too!
Let's go.
Teiichi Akaba: 349 votes. Dan Otaka: 352 votes.
Kikuma Togo: 13 votes.
Teiichi Akaba: 351 votes.
Dan Otaka: 350 votes. Kikuma Togo: 13 votes.
Akaba is now leading.
Kikuma voted for Teiichi?
Unbelievable.
Kikuma, why?
Rotten but inseparable relationship.
That's all.
If you don't make it to the top, there won't be any outcome in my meddling.
Kikuma.
There is only 20 seconds left before the voting ends!
Students who intend to move, please move promptly.
Teiichi.
There won't be any hard feelings whoever wins.
Dan...
10 seconds left.
Oh!
5...
4...
3...
2...
1...
The voting is over.
Teiichi Akaba: 350 votes.
Dan Otaka: 351 votes.
Kikuma Togo: 13 votes.
Congratulations, Dan.
I have now repaid you.
Teiichi.
Someone like you is the one who can change this school.
You have helped a lot of people.
I want to be the one who will help this time.
I'm fine as long as I can play the piano.
He has grown.
Yes.
Are you sure?
We're friends after all.
Teiichi! Teiichi!
Teiichi!
Please become the vice-president.
Then please support me.
Please play the piano in my inauguration ceremony.
With pleasure!
The next student council president is...
Dan Otaka!
Teiichi.
The inauguration ceremony is about to start.
True.
So you were this good.
Hey...
You haven't given up to become the prime minister, right?
Give up?
Such words have been deleted in the Teiichi dictionary.
That's what I thought.
Because that time...
10 seconds left.
When there were only several seconds left when you were to become the student council president,
I saw Kikuma going to Dan's lane.
As expected of Kikuma.
He's a consistent scum to act when people are off guard.
[ Kikuma is moving! ]
I made a decision in that moment.
The impressions of "Lost" and "Let him win" are very different.
Because I "Let him win"...
I've won the hearts of Dan and all of the students.
Thanks to Sir Morizono, there isn't a faction anymore of the Student Council President Club.
And now, being popular is the best weapon.
I'm relieved.
You sound like your usual self now.
Hey, Komei.
I will make it.
My own country.
I will also follow you.
To Teiichi's country.
Komei, what's this piece called?
It's Teiichi's most favorite piece,
"Marionette".
About a puppet, huh?
A puppet?
Yes.
Applause!
It's about you people.
Stop!