Hey Lin Lin, don't walk ahead by yourself like that.
I won't care if you wander away from us.
Now that you mention it, the companion who got lost in the fog.
Her name was...
It's Chouun.
Yeah. In the end, you guys never found your Chouun-san.
I'm a little worried.
But she's not a child anyway.
I'm sure she's doing just fine under a certain sky somewhere.
A fork in the road, eh.
Which way are we going?
Let's see.
Leave it to me at times like this!
That way!
Then let's go this way.
Why so?!
Isn't it obvious?
The last time we let your fortune-telling choose the road,
we got lost in the fog, and I slipped off the cliff and injured myself.
It was a total disaster.
That's...
But the fortune-telling says that way!
That's why I'm saying your fortune-telling can't be trusted.
Kan'u-san,
I agree that Lin Lin-chan's fortune-telling doesn't have any basis.
But following her fortune-telling won't necessarily lead to a disaster.
That's why I think we can take the direction she suggests.
If you say so...
Then...
That was uncalled for.
This is a problem between Aisha and me.
It doesn't concern you, so you should shut up!
Lin Lin, what are you saying?
Koumei-dono said that because of you...
That was uncalled for!
Lin Lin!
Hey, wait, Lin Lin.
Anyway, I'm going this way, according to the fortune-telling.
Do as you please!
I will!
Lin Lin-chan!
Is it okay to let her go by herself?
It's okay. I'm sure she'll feel lonely by herself in no time,
and come after us saying something like, "I'm going with you guys after all."
But...
Come, Koumei-dono. Let's go.
Aisha always takes Koumei's side.
It's a city! My fortune-telling was right after all!
Serves her right!
I'm hungry.
But Aisha has the wallet, so I can't get anything to eat.
What does this say?
Even though there aren't a lot of complicated words, I can't read it after all.
"The Big Eating Tournament is going to be held today. All are welcome."
"The winner will receive prize money and additional luxurious rewards."
Bachou!
Yo, long time no see.
Wh-Why are you here?
Didn't you go back to your home town of Seiryou?
Yeah, I went back of course.
After taking care of business there, I set out again for warrior training.
But I ran out of money when I got here.
Does that mean you're going to...
Yeah. I'm planning to win that and get the prize money.
That's not going to work.
I'm going to get the prize money.
Oh, fine. You're good enough to be my opponent.
Let's have a contest, Chouhi!
That's most welcome!
Now, now, now, the annual Big Eating Tournament is finally coming to a close.
Let me introduce the three heroines who fought their ways to the finals.
First up is competitor Bachou, from far-western Seiryou!
Next up is the competitor whose tiger hair ornament is not just for decoration!
The way she eats would even surprise a fierce tiger! Here's Chouhi!
Rawr! Rawr!
Last up is competitor Kyocho, whose amazing appetite you won't be able to believe, given her tiny body!
Don't call me tiny.
Well then, the final battle will be decided by how many Juumankin buns,
which taste just okay, each of them can eat.
So now, if you're ready, let's begin!
As expected from the heroines who fought their way to the finals,
they're swallowing the okay-tasting Juumankin buns easily!
Kyocho is going as strong as ever!
Even though she ate more than everyone else in the previous rounds, she can still eat like that.
But I won't lose.
Damn it, I'll be left behind by those two at this rate!
Th-This is bad. I'm reaching my limit after all.
Ah, all the food I've eaten in this tournament up till now is passing in front of my eyes like a revolving lantern.
Is this as far as I can go? Is this as far as I can go?
But, even if...! Even if I die in the gutter, I have to fall forwards...
Bachou has dropped out.
That means it's going to be a one-on-one fight from now on.
She stopped with three left.
If I catch up to her now, I can turn the tables.
If... If I eat these, I'll turn the tables.
I'm shocked!
A second helping!
I... I lost.
I didn't get the prize money.
But, well, we stuffed our stomachs for now, so it's all good.
Now that I think about it, what happened to Kan'u and Chouun?
Are they working at some store again?
Actually...
Eh? You lost sight of Chouun, had a fight with Kan'u, and split up?
I-I didn't do anything wrong!
Aisha said something mean, and that's why...
Hey!
You're the one from back then.
My name is Kyocho. My courtesy name is Chuukou.
Kyocho (許褚) is also known as Xu Chu in Chinese. Kyo (許) is the surname, Cho (褚) the given name, Chuukou (仲康) the courtesy name.
I'm traveling around the country to train as a competitive eater.
My name is Chouhi. My courtesy name is Yokutoku.
My name is Bachou. My courtesy name is Mouki. I came from Seiryou.
You guys are pretty good.
You're the first ones who could get that far against me in an eating tournament.
It's also my first time seeing such a monstrous glutton.
Nah, I'm not as good as that.
I wasn't praising you.
Eh, really?
Well, whatever.
Hey, hey. It's some kind of fate that we got to know each other like this.
Let's deepen our friendship by finding something delicious to eat.
Eh, you're still planning to eat?
Your stomach really is bottomless.
Ah, if you're concerned about money, no worries.
I'll treat you guys with the prize money from the eating tournament.
Nah, it's not about that.
What are you saying?
By now, we should've already paid back the money we borrowed.
Kiddo, debt comes with interest.
Look, as written in the contract.
Give it to me!
That was close.
Hey, give him a hard time.
Stop it right there!
Who are you?
We're the wandering big eating apprentices!
Nah, that's just you.
I don't care if you're a competitive eater or an anteater,
but you're going to get hurt if you poke your nose into the wrong thing.
That's right. Get lost already, shorties.
Who are you calling shorties?
Who? You, you, and this one.
You don't need to include me!
Yay, you dug your own grave!
Shut up, shorty!
Shorty...
You said "shorty" again, "shorty..."
So, what if I did?
I'm going to crush you!
Where did she take something like that out from?!
Monster!
Come here again the day after tomorrow!
The phrase should be "ototoi kiyagare" (一昨日来やがれ), but Chouhi said "asatte kiyagare" (明後日来やがれ) instead.
Don't you mean, "Don't ever come here again"?
Those guys are really cunning.
We already paid back the money we borrowed,
but they made a weird contract without our knowledge, and said there's still interest left.
They said if we don't pay back the interest, they'd take my older sister as collateral for the debt.
What a cruel thing to do!
Damn it, if I'd known that, I would've squashed them for real!
Indeed!
Nee-chan, I'm home!
Welcome back—
Who are these people?
My, so that's what happened.
Thank you very much for saving my younger brother from danger.
Nee-chan, these people are in the midst of traveling.
Since they haven't found an inn yet, we should let them stay here as our thanks.
You're right. By all means, please stay here.
Then we'll be imposing on you.
In that case, I'll give you this for the lodging fee.
No, please don't do that.
Eh, why?
If we take that, we can pay back the debt, no matter how big it is.
What are you saying?
We asked these people to stay over in gratitude for saving you.
If we take the money, then our actions are meaningless.
Besides, if you hadn't committed such a rash act in the first place...
What's wrong, Chouhi?
I-It's nothing. Nothing.
Kan'u-san.
Kan'u-san!
What is it, Koumei-dono?
What are you thinking about?
No, nothing really.
Liar. The truth is that you're thinking about Lin Lin-chan, aren't you?
Yeah.
Kan'u-san, let's turn back now.
If we walk the whole night, we might be able to catch up with Lin Lin-chan somewhere.
What silliness are you spouting?
But at this rate...
Koumei-dono, it's already late. We should be sleeping.
Kan'u-san...
Is this enough?
Thank you very much.
I'm really sorry to make you help me with that.
Nah, the meal wouldn't taste good if I didn't do something.
My.
Nee-chan, I'm home.
My, so much.
Nee-chan, this person is amazing.
Even though it's her first time going to that hill,
she kept finding mushrooms and wild plants one after another.
Securing food from a hill is the basis of competitive eating training.
I-Is that so?
By the way, what happened to Chouhi?
Wasn't she with you guys?
I was sure she was with you.
What are you guys here for?
Hmph, you came here like I expected.
You guys took good care of us yesterday.
What, you want to be beaten up again?
I'll say this in advance, though: I won't go easy on you this time.
Wait, we're not your opponents today.
Sensei, please.
What? I took the job as your bodyguard for so little money
because you said you'd been beaten by some really strong guys.
But these are just kids.
What do you mean by "kids"?
Yeah. Regardless of Chouhi, I'm not a kid.
Wait a second. What do you mean by that?
Hey, this isn't the time for internal discord.
You guys are interesting.
Hey, I'm leaving this with you.
There's still wine left in it, so don't drop it.
O-Okay.
My name is Chouryou.
Chouryou (張遼) is also known as Zhang Liao in Chinese. Chou (張) is the surname, Ryou (遼) the given name.
I was a wandering warrior until yesterday.
Today I'm a bodyguard, earning a daily cash wage.
I don't have a grudge against you guys, but this is my job, so I'm going to give you a hard time.
Hmph, you're the one who's going to have a hard time!
Nice spirit. Otherwise it wouldn't be interesting.
It's too much of a bother to fight you individually, so bring it on all together!
Where... did you take that out from...
You're not letting me finish my comeback, eh?
Nice, nice, nice. Even though I thought you guys were kids, the three of you are heroines.
Although I took the job for wine money, I haven't felt this excited for a long time.
Damn it, what's with her?
Even though it's three versus one...
She's enjoying this fight.
The fight's over.
How cowardly!
Hey, throw down your weapons, or else this kid's gonna get it.
Wait a second. What are you thinking?
"What are you thinking"?
You threw a wet blanket over our fight, just as it was about to get interesting.
That's why I'm asking you what you're thinking.
Nah, but...
Sensei, sorry about that, but we have our own ways of doing things.
Now, you guys, hurry up and drop your weapons...
Wh-Who are you?
Show your face!
In order to reform these turbulent times, a single butterfly flutters down to the earth.
The messenger of beauty and justice, Butterfly Mask, is here!
Butterfly...
Mask...
Hey...
Lin Lin, Bachou, it's been a while.
You guys know her?
Well, that... how should I put it...
I don't know such a weird person.
Hey! I don't know where you learned my name,
but it bothers me to have people think I know a weirdo likes you!
She's mad. She's clearly mad.
Hey, I don't care if you're a butterfly or a goose, come down!
That's fine with me, but it will be even more disadvantageous to you if I do.
Are you okay with that?
You really spoiled my fun by using the dirty trick of taking hostages.
I'm going to squash you for real this time!
Bro!
Why did you interfere?
Even though I'm just a hired hand, I'm with them after all.
I'll take care of my comrades' misbehavior.
Hey, take the debtor's contract out.
O-Okay.
Hold it tight.
Okay.
Listen. Don't ever go near those siblings again, got it?
Yes!
Get lost already.
Excuse us!
My, my.
All's well that ends well.
Well then, I'm going to get lost too.
Where are you planning to go after this?
Well, I'm going with the wind and my whim, a wandering warrior just like before.
What a weird person.
Speaking of weird people, that weird masked person...
is gone.
She was suspicious from beginning to end.
Chouhi really didn't notice who she was.
I thought it was cool.
Thank you very much.
Farewell.
Take care.
By the way, Kyocho, where are you going from here?
I'm going to Rakuyou for the time being.
Rakuyou (洛陽) is also known as Luo Yang in Chinese. It was the capital of many Chinese dynasties.
I'm sure it will have more and larger big eating tournaments.
I see. If so, we'll be parting ways ahead.
Chouhi, what are you going to do?
If it's all right with you, would you come with me?
You don't have a place to go by yourself, anyway...
Chouhi, I take back what I said.
Look.
Aisha!
Aisha! Aisha!
H-Hey, why all of a sudden...
How come... How come you're here?
Why?
We turned back yesterday morning and reached the city before evening.
Then we looked around all the inns in the city, but we couldn't find you.
So Koumei-dono suggested that if we waited on the roads near the exits from the city,
we might be able to meet you.
What happened to Koumei?
She said that perhaps you might go back the way you came,
so she's waiting for you at the opposite exit from the city.
Aisha... why did you turn back?
Why? Obviously, I came to look for you.
So why did you come to look for me?
Why didn't you just go ahead with Koumei?
Th-That's... In other words...
Well...
How should I put it, after all...
Ah, this is tiresome!
Listen, Lin Lin.
I'm the older sister, you're the younger one.
That's why we have to be together no matter where we go. Got it?
Yeah.
Who is that black-haired woman? Is she a friend of Chouhi's?
Kan'u is Chouhi's older sister.
Even though they're not related by blood, they're really close to each other.
Hey.
I'm not letting go.
Let go of me!
Geez.
Having a drink after the show is the best after all!
Stop drinking and do the preview!
Ah, right.
Eh, next episode, Koihime Musou, Seventh Feast:
Chouhi Falls Out With—
Hey, that's last episode!
Next episode, Koihime Musou, Eighth Feast:
Kan'u Obstructs Kouchuu's Plot.
This preview was done by the Butterfly Mask. Farewell, then!
Wh-What's with her?