Okay… it’s finally time to visit the circuit to meet the US Champ.
Woah, the game’s music soundtrack just kicked into 11. It's like a Rocky movie in here…
Wait, is that… Uncle Burger!?!?
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Ah, Asami’s Uncle...
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Actually…
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(No, I shouldn't say that...)
Looks like Hiro’s decided to not tell him about the fact his beloved niece has been kidnapped and locked away under threat of rape and disfigurement.
We don't want anything to affect our chances of becoming the US Champ, after all...
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Why are you here?
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I'm your opponent today.
Dun, dun, dunnnn….
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Huh? So that means...
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I'm the US champion of zero-four.
Wait? He's the Champ? All this time?
Uh… this wouldn't have anything to do with us trashing your house, would it?
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That's it.
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Asami never said anything like that.
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Of course.
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You dare challenge me. You probably thought it was impossible.
Well, in our defence, had we known we were living in the US Champs garage we could have gotten this over with a long time ago and avoided that unnecessary cross country chicken racing.
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I wonder what Asami is thinking.
Uh… You don't want to know what Asami's thinking right now. Trust me.
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There's no point in dealing with someone like this.
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(Damn, they say whatever they want... but I'm also grateful that they let me stay there.)
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Let's stay calm here.
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Well, Asami has a good eye for people. She's sure I would do it in America too. I guess she thought I'd be the champion.
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what!
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I never saw you running before, but the opponents I've fought so far were all completely uninspiring.
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You're not the national champion either. I'm trying to look cool, but...It's probably not a big deal anyway.
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Kikisama…
Yes, actually Uncle Burger, I think you need to reconsider whatever working relationship you have with Kikisama Dr Claw…
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So I have a suggestion. If I beat you, how about retiring from zero-yon?
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That's ridiculous! Why should I make such a promise?
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You're the national champion, right? If you lose to a rookie like me… The name of the US national champion is in disrepute.
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If someone like that continues to do the Zero-Yon, won't the fans forgive him?
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If you're confident you can beat me, I'm sure I can accept any conditions.
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So if I win… Are you going to quit zero-yon?
That's a good point. What's Hiro got to lose out of this anyway?
Y'know... besides all his good female relationships.
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No way, I'm just a challenger.
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Of course if we lost. There's absolutely no reason to quit.
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Or what?
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Unless you're in the same condition as me.
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You can't fight? Huh?
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Ugh... What a damn cheeky guy.
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Okay, I'll accept those conditions.
Alright! Well done Hiro. This is what just about every other opponent has done to you - change the betting conditions to suit them.
You're finally starting to learn how you're supposed to win at this...