Mangahelpers Translationshttps://mangahelpers.com/translators/rss2014-09-22T22:49:10+00:00/favicon.icoMangaHelpers Adminsadmin@mangahelpers.comhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/saitheshaman/releases/40439[English] [Translation] Sporting Salt 1 by Sai_the_Shaman2014-09-22T22:49:10+00:00Sai_the_Shamanadmin@mangahelpers.comPage 01 Red and Yellow Boxes: To save all the sportsmen in the world!!
Page 02 Box: The year 2020 AD, Box: at the New National Stadium. BGText: This is the stage of dreams!! Orange Box: The third new series!! Announcer: To everyone in Japan! And everyone from around the world! Announcer: Right here, right now, the Tokyo Olympic games will begin! Guy: How splendid. (small text by head: *nod*) Guy: Surely, this place is Guy: the crown jewel of all sports.
Page 03-04 BG Text: As a gift to all of you boys in clubs and BG Text: all of you sports-playing girls out there!! BG Text: I’ll show you the most dazzling of techniques!! Sal 1: The Anatomical Science of Shioya
Page 05 Girl: Go, Manabu! Girl: Get into position! Girl: Bam! Manabu: Uwaahhh!! Black SFX: ::slip:: Manabu: Ah— SFX: roll~ SFX: wham! Manabu: Guh! Manabu: Man, Runa-chan. I guess the crouching start is just impossible for me, after all… BG Text: This boy is undergoing special field sports training!? Runa SFX: tmp tmp tmp tmp Runa: Hah! Manabu: Gwah!!
Page 06 Manabu: What the hell was that for?! Runa: You gotta put more spirit into it, Manabu!! Runa: Weren’t you the one saying you’d take the first place at the sports festival!? Classmates: Hahaha! And that’s why it’s impossible for Manabu to take anything even near first place. BG SFX: Hahaha! Classmates: You’re running out of time. Classmate: Hey, did you know? Classmate: A person’s speed is based on the number of revolutions their legs can make.
Page 07 Classmate: But for you, I think your body simply ain’t up to the task… Runa: You jerks! I’m not gonna let you off for making fun of Manabu! Classmates: Oh no! Runa’s all pissed off! Classmate: Flat as an airport runway! SFX: Hahaha! Runa: I’LL KILL YOU ALL!!! Manabu: Runa-chan, please calm down… All kids have flat chests... Manabu (small): Why’d she hit me… Runa: Damn! Just because that jerk Kengo thinks he’s so fast… Runa: You gotta man up and beat him, Manabu! Runa: My papa’s super fast, so he’s gonna get promoted to branch manager soon! Runa: And when that happens, we’re gonna eat steak and he’s gonna buy me Pokemon Omega Ruby. Manabu: You know… I don’t think being fast has anything to do with becoming branch manager.
Page 08 Runa: I’ll be cheering you on, okay? Runa: It’s a mark of our closeness as childhood friends. Manabu: Say… ummm, you know… if I win tomorrow... Guy: Try saying that again! Manabu: Hmm? Thug 1: Quit smoking?! Thug 2: Who the hell do you think you are, brat! Runa: What’s going on? Shioya: Calm down, everyone.. Shioya: It’s just not good to smoke when you’d like to play sports.
Page 09 Thug: Huh? Why the hell would we play sports? Thug: Are you making fun of us? Manabu: That guy really needs to be more careful around thugs like that. Runa: He’s got real guts… Shioya: What a waste… Kids: Hm? Shioya: UGHHHHHH!! What a waaaaaaaaste! Those muscles are just GOING TO WAAAASTE!!! SFX: shock! Kids: EHH?! Shioya: Muscles! The crystallization of effort. Thug: Guh! Shioya: The turquoise of sweat and tears. Thug: Wah! SFX: crack!
Page 10 Shioya: Particularly for sports! Shioya: There is nothing more beautiful in this world than muscles that do sports! Shioya: Nor more ferocious! Shioya: Ohhhh, muscles! There is nothing in this world more beautiful than you! Thug: W—what the hell is with this guy?! Shioya: Now then, let’s throw away those nasty cigarettes and go play sports! Thug: Hey! Get the hell off me, you damn pervert!! SFX: toss! Manabu: That’s a pervert, Runa-chan. Manabu: That pervert is picking a fight with those thugs.
Page 11 Shioya: Oh man… Guess I’ll give up. Shioya: Hm? Kids: ! Shioya: Could you guys possibly tell me where I am? Shioya: You guys probably saw, but I got a bit beat up. Manabu: Huh? You were the one beating them up, though. Runa: Stay away, you pervert! Runa: Manabu’s busy training for a race! Shioya: What! A race!! Shioya: How wonderful! This meeting must be divine fate! SFX: shock! Manabu: Uwaahhh! He’s really holding on to me! Shioya: Just like internal medicine has surgeons, Shioya: for sports, there are sports doctors.
Page 12 Shioya: I’m a second year from Tachibana Minato High School, Shioya Hiroyuki. (T/N: “Shio” means salt.) Shioya: I’m the man who will become the best sports doctor in all of Japan!!
Page 13 Manabu: Huh? A doctor? Shioya: In exchange for telling me where I am, I’ll help you get stronger. Manabu: No thanks… you’re too shady. Runa: Looking at you, there’s no way you’re a high schooler. Runa: You’re way too short. SFX: stab! SFX: stab! Shioya: It’s decided! I’m going to make you way stronger! Shioya: This week’s Deceptive Doctor Item is Mr. Explosive Feet!
Page 14 Manabu: Huh? What’re these? Shioya: If you wear them, they’ll make you faster on corners! Manabu: Corners.. Runa: You mean… Manabu: Th—these are Syunsoku’s! (T/N: Syunsoku is a brand of high performance running shoes.) Manabu: Eek~ Runa: Uwah... Manabu: These have gotta be counterfeit, right? Shioya: If you act fast, I’ll let you have them for 500 yen. (T/N: About five dollars.) Manabu: You think I’ll buy them!? Runa: These slant to the right. Shioya: That’s right! That’s because you turn toward your right. Runa: But doesn’t the track curve to the left?
Page 15 Manabu: Hm? You’re right… Manabu: Hey! These won’t... SFX: ::ring ring ring: SFX: ::click:: Shioya: Ah, hello? Paul? About those shoes I got from you earlier… Shioya: Well, you think I can return them? Shioya: At least give me half my money back... SFX: ::click:: SFX: Beep SFX: Beep Shioya: Now then, I wonder what else I’ve got in here? SFX: :Click: Manabu: You got ripped off! Shioya: Another chance! Just gimme one more chance! SFX: ::slip:: Manabu: Hey, let go! You’re making my bag fall! Anyway, to me, doctors are...
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Page 17 Manabu: ! SFX: ::stare:: Manabu: What’s going on? He made such a serious face just now… Manabu: Don’t tell me, he’s really a… SFX: brake~ Shioya: Uwaaahhh! Hey miss! You look like you have really strong legs! I want to touch them! SFX: Bwuh?! Manabu: He’s a pervert! Runa: He’s a pervert, huh? The real thing. Shioya SFX: Agh Black SFX: Clang! Bike girl: Take this! Manabu: Yep. Manabu: haa Manabu: haa Manabu: haa
Page 18 Manabu: Geez. SFX: ::step:: Manabu: What was up with that guy yesterday? Runa: I’ll be Runa: cheering you on, okay? Manabu: Tomorrow’s the real deal. Manabu: Well, for today, I’ll just do my best. Manabu: I’m home— Manabu: Moooom, is lunch… Mother: Oh, Manabu! A friend of yours dropped by. SFX: munch munch Manabu: Gyaaaaaaah!!!
Page 19 Manabu: Mom, why’d you let this guy in? Mother: You— Mother: This won’t do! You’ve got to treasure your friends! Mother: Not to mention… Shioya-kun was really quite skilled~ Manabu: What the hell did you do to my mom, you bastard?! Shioya: Yo...You just need to listen to her heart, Manabu-kun... Shioya: You’re all knotted up here~ Mother: Mmmm… that’s just the place. Manabu: Hey, you. Since your goal is to become a doctor and all, shouldn’t you be at home studying? Manabu: So it was just a massage, huh... Mother: My shoulders feel much better now! Shioya: Well, yeah. Studying is necessary. Shioya: But for sports doctors, outside of the standard medical license, Shioya: you need qualifications from three other organizations too.
Graph (Top to Bottom) Qualifications Japan Athletics Association - Sports Doctor Accreditation Japan Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Doctor Certification Japan Doctors Medical Association - Certified Sport Doctor Medical License
Shioya: But, above all else, what you need are analytical skills. Manabu: Analytical skills?
Page 20 Shioya: The first time medicine was applied in the world of sports was with the former tennis world champion, Martina Navratilova. Shioya: For her meals, she had pasta which was easily absorbed by her digestive system. Shioya: From that alone, her play was able to change. Shioya: No matter the specifics, I want to be able to bring out an athlete's distinctive characteristics through physical contact analysis. Shioya: That’s why I really want to get a feel of your muscles. Manabu: No thanks. Manabu: But… analysis, huh…? Manabu: I really want to win tomorrow’s sports festival, at all costs. Manabu: That’s why I’ve been doing research and running for so many months now. Manabu: But according to my friends, my entire body is so slow that it’s just pointless.
Page 21 Shioya: Well, what if I were to tell you… Shioya: that even if you’re slow, there’s a method you can use to go faster? Manabu: Huh?? Shioya: Here I have two chopsticks. Shioya: One of them I drop willy-nilly! It falls over. SFX: clack! SFX bubble: roll Manabu: I can see that. Manabu SFX: sip... Shioya: But for the other chopstick, I straighten it out and... Shioya: drop it. SFX: crack!
Page 22 Shioya: Its power is concentrated at a single point, Shioya: and so, it springs back up. Manabu: Ah… Manabu: I get it now! Manabu: So, for example, if you use your toes to kick off from the ground, your power will be concentrated at that point. Manabu: Moreover, if you take each step with your leg fully extended... Manabu: As your power grows, each step will get progressively faster! Then you can shave seconds off your time!
Page 23 Manabu: I’ve gotta go put this into practice! Manabu: Shioya-kun, you’re really… Runa: Kyah! Manabu: Runa-chan! Manabu: Runa-chan, I’ve discovered something amazing. Manabu: I think I can actually do well tomorrow. Manabu: So, if I actually win… Runa: Manabu. Manabu: ? Runa: Manabu… you know… I’m…
Page 24 Runa: Soon, I’ll be… Manabu: Eh? Manabu: You’re moving!? Runa: Soon, because of Papa’s job. Runa: I have to change schools, too. Manabu: Dammit... One more time! Maybe if I focus less on each step…
Page 25 Shioya: No… I think you should give it a rest now. Manabu: ! Manabu: Shioya-kun! Why are you here? Shioya: Nighttime at the park is a treasure trove of amateur runners. It’s like an all-you-can-stare muscle buffet! Shioya SFX: Ha ha ha! Shioya: More importantly, it looks like there’s no point in you doing that. Shioya: You'll just injure your bones and stunt your growth. Manabu: I’m doing this because I’m in love with Runa-chan.
Page 26 Manabu: It was during summer vacation when she said it. Manabu: She said, “People who can run fast are so cool!” Manabu: She’s always so cheerful and it’s fun to be around her. Manabu: But I’m just so weak. Manabu: It’s stupid, right? Manabu: To think that I want to show her how cool I can be and finally confess to her… it’s so childish, isn’t it!? Manabu: But, I thought if it was just running, then maybe I could do it. Manabu: If I could only make myself a tiny bit faster… Manabu: I thought that maybe I could grow a little bit.
Page 27 Manabu: I want Manabu: to get stronger. Shioya: I understand. Shioya: Manabu-kun, would you mind clenching your arm briefly? Manabu: Eh? Shioya: I told you, didn’t I? I’m going to make you stronger.
Page 28-29 Shioya: I’m starting the operation. Manabu: Eh!? Manabu: Did he just say operation? Manabu: And what does that marking mean? Manabu: Wait! Shioya-kun, what are you…
Page 30 SFX: bop!
Page 31 Manabu: Huh?
Page 32 Manabu: What the…? Manabu: For a second, just now, it was like I sprouted wings. Shioya: Do you feel lighter? Manabu: !! Manabu: Shioya-kun! What did you just do!? Shioya: I gave you a little push.
Page 33 Shioya: Humans, no matter who they are, will at least once in their lives feel the frustration of not being good enough. Shioya: Just like you did. Shioya: At times like those, friends will be there to help give you a little push. Shioya: It’ll be just fine. Shioya: Got it? Manabu: Friends... Manabu: …You’re a weirdo after all.
Page 34 Announcer: Coming up next is the fifth grade boy’s footrace!
Page 35 Manabu: Ru—Runa-chan! Runa: Um… you know, Runa: This morning, I met that quack doctor. I don’t think it was a good sign. Manabu: Oh, you met Shioya-kun... Manabu: I hope he didn’t say anything he shouldn’t have. Runa: You know, I don’t really believe in omens or anything, but… Runa: Do your best. Runa: Because I’ll be cheering you on! Manabu: ...Runa-chan. Manabu: Th—that’s right! I gotta try my best! Runa: Yeah! That’s the spirit!
Page 36 Kengo: Yo, Manabu! You get anywhere with all of your training? Kengo: I’m not gonna go easy on you. Audience: That Kengo guy sure looks good. Audience: That’s no surprise. His brother’s in the track and field club, after all. Kengo: Heh. Well… you at least look like you’ve improved. Manabu: Runa-chan. I like Runa-chan.
Page 37 Manabu: Whenever I’m in pain, Manabu: She always cheers me up and makes me feel better. Manabu: So this once, Manabu: Just this once, Manabu: I’m gonna show her something cool. Manabu: Eh?
Page 38-39 (No Text) Page 40 Kengo: What the hell?! Manabu: Wha… what is this? Manabu: It’s like someone is pushing me from behind! Kengo: Damn! When did he… Kengo: More importantly, he’s so strong! Shioya: Yep. Shioya: That’s an awfully powerful run. Runa: The quack doctor! Runa: Don’t tell me you did something to Manabu!? Shioya: You did it too. Gave him a little push.
Page 41 Shioya: And where we gave him that little push was right here... Shioya: The “Triangulation Point”. Runa: Huh? The triangulation point? Shioya: It involves the swinging of your arms. Shioya: If you get the upper half of your body moving, then all of your movements get a power up. Shioya: The upper half of your body is like your body’s motor. Shioya: And the focus of your upper body is the triangulation point. Shioya: However, with all the various muscles gathering at this point, it’s easy to have them tighten up.
Page 42 Shioya: That’s why all it takes is a little hit to the triangular point, and your muscles will all loosen up. Shioya: This is “Triangular Release”. Shioya: With the triangular point loosened up, the body can make bigger movements. Shioya: All of the body’s power will... Shioya: concentrate into the feet.
Page 43 Runa: Hold on a second! So you mean Manabu… Runa: had a bad triangular point? Runa: How could you have known? Runa: You’ve never really seen Manabu run at all. Shioya: I saw his body Shioya: just once. Runa: Just one time… Runa: I once read about how doctors can examine your body by touching it. Runa: In the same way, coaches and trainers can tell, just by touch, all sorts of things that are going on within the body, Runa: and top-notch trainers, like the best martial artists Runa: can see through their opponent’s habits and weaknesses simply by passing them in a hallway.
Page 44-45 Runa: A doctor that can see through and draw out an athlete’s abilities in the same way that adding salt draws out the flavors in food... Runa: Sporting Salt.
Page 46 Runa: That can’t be. Then that run is… Shioya: It’s not magic. It’s Manabu’s… Shioya: It's because he was trying with all his might. Shioya: His effort finally Shioya: took flight. SFX: cough SFX: Haaah... SFX: cough SFX: Haaah... Teacher: Congratulations Teach: Here’s your ranking. Manabu: Eh? Manabu: … Manabu: Ah. Manabu: Ahh...
Page 47 Runa: You did it, Manabu! Manabu: Runa-chan… I… Manabu: I did it! Runa: C’mon! Let’s go brag to everyone! Manabu: ! Runa: Manabu? Manabu: Hey, umm… y’know… Runa-chan… I... BG SFX: ba-dump ba-dump ba-dump
Page 48 Manabu: I really like you, Runa-chan. Manabu: Ah… umm… Manabu: I mean... Runa: ...too.
Page 49 Runa: I Runa: really like you too. Kid: Uwaaaahhhh! You sure are taking advantage of the moment! Runa: blushhh Kengo: He said it! Was that why you were trying so hard? Kengo: Man, in that case, I totally played the role of the bad guy! Runa: Oh yeah, Manabu. That quack doctor came by. Manabu: Eh? Shioya-kun was here?
Page 50 Shioya: Congratulations, my friend. Manabu: Shioya-kun! Manabu: ? Runa: Ah… huh? Kengo: Hey! Was that guy just now from “Tachibana Minato”? Runa/Manabu: Tachibana? Kengo: My older brother told me about it once. When it comes to sports, they’ll definitely be the champions. Kengo: The prestigious sports school, “Tachibana Minato”.
Page 51 Kengo: Recently, while studying abroad, the student council president there, Kengo: headhunted someone to be part of the operations’ brain trust. Kengo: That guy is said to be able to see through an athlete’s abilities just by looking at them. Manabu: See through their abilities…. Manabu: Runa-chan… you don’t think Shioya-kun is… Runa: Yeah, that quack doctor might’ve been… Both: A—
Page 52 Both: Amazing!!! SFX: ::chatter:: SFX: ::chatter:: Black SFX: Clack! Student: President, Shioya-kun has arrived.
Page 53 President: He’s here! With this, my school has once again powered up! President: Nice to meet you, mister transfer student! Matsumori: I’m the student council president, Matsumori Shizuka. Matsumori: Heh, you’re shorter than I expected. Matsumori: Are you really a high schooler? Well, they did tell me you looked a bit shady. Black SFX: stab! Matsumori: Shioya-kun, from today… Matsumori: You are now a part of this school!
Page 54 Matsumori: You have but one mission! To take all eighty-six clubs of Tachibana Minato High School, Matsumori: and lead them to the nationals!!
Page 55 Matsumori: This school is famous for its sports. Matsumori: Since everyone is so serious, the anguish will be heavy, and mistakes will hurt. Matsumori: You think you can handle it, doctor? Shioya: …Regardless of winning or losing Shioya: I am here to save anyone who is troubled. Shioya: I am Shioya: the man who will become the best sports doctor in all of Japan! BG Text: He will save anyone who plays a sport!! Shioya’s challenge has just only begun!! In the next issue, Shioya’s first challenge: he is called on to help a tennis player in despair!! There will be a color page, and the chapter will be a grand 25 pages long!!