Synopsis

Mario finally landed the blow that felled his opponent. Outside, the police ordered Sakuragi to drop his weapon, but his mind was consumed with the desire for a rematch. The arrival of several Army MPs brought chaos, and in the ensuing confusion, Sakuragi was shot. His last thoughts were of his friends and the dreams they shared. Back home, Mario told Setsuko of Sakuragi’s fate. Later, at the morgue, Setsuko succumbed to grief, and Mario found himself questioning the future for himself and t