Roppo Ichiza Quotes

“Don't tell me you're thinking about nonsense like 'you wish you were never born', right?"

"Sakura-san..."

"You said you wanted to be here with everyone... and that's what everyone's fightin' for. Take that helplessness and that frustration, and then swallow all of those feelings while you carefully watch as all of these guys put themselves through the wringer for you. And we swear... we'll never let anyone lay a finger on you".”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“The type of guys who dunk on what other people are passionate about—almost all of them have some kind of problem with themselves.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“Ya better stop boastin' 'bout bullshit that you can't even do. Come hell or high water, as long as I'm alive, I ain't gonna let you assholes ruin this street!”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 9

“By the way, Kanji-san. I heard that Roppo-Ichiza doesn't have many members. If you'reup against a crowd, then you could've asked Sasaki-san and the others for help."

"We'll be fine. Roppo-Ichiza's a lot stronger than you think. It's true that we've got fewer people than a team like Furin. But we make up for it with the best of the best!”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 9

“It doesn't matter if we don't win. You've got the wrong idea."

"Wrong idea?"

Roppo-Ichiza's job is to ensure that people can entertain and be entertained without fear. As long as we can keep doin' that then winnin' or losin'... doesn't matter. Even if you beat all of us here, even if we end up flat on the ground, as long as the street and Shizuka is safe, then that's all that matters to us.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 9

“Well for me, putting on makeup makes me stronger."

"Wuh? What're you saying? Have you lost your mind? Caking on powder isn't gonna make you stronger in a fight."

"Not at all. It's my heart that becomes stronger. When I put makeup on, I can become the person I always wanted to be. I feel so happy and it gives me the drive to keep going. This isn't just limited to makeup, either. Love itself can make anyone stronger."

"You're insane. Your heart? So what if your heart becomes stronger? What will that accomplish?"

"I see... you have no idea how that feels. You poor thing.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“Someone's love and passion can ignite strength in those around them.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“I just thought that one day, somehow... my world would end up looking just like the game posters I saw. I thought that eventually, the world would turn fun and bright. But the reality is... things would only get worse. More and more people wanted a crumb from the cookie. Each person's share just got smaller and smaller. And then one day I finally realized that no one in this town had to luxury to save anyone else. Even if I wait... the fun and bright game will never come. And even if we try to struggle against the pain, our stomachs will never be full. There's no other choice. I have to change this messed-up reality.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“Someone that has things will never understand those with nothing!"

"Never understand? Really? Well of course how can I understand?! It's not like you understand me either! If our environment is different, then what we think, and how we feel, will all be different. No human can fully understand another person's situation! But what I do understand is that you must've been suffering a lot. That has nothing to do with how we're born, what gender we are, or if we have everything or nothing!”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“When times are tough, everyone in the world always believes that what they're going through is the absolute worst! But even if that's true, I can't let anyone get away with forcefully taking away another person's love for passion. That's why I'll have to bring you down.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“I'm sorry. I didn't know anything about you, but I acted like I did. You know, here, on this street, I'm able to do what I like most. But in the past things were different. I was just like you. I was suffering so much. But there were people who reached out and helped me. The reason why I am who I am today is all thanks to them."

"So what?! Well, good for you! Is that what you wanted to hear from me?!"

"I don't know the details about why you don't have anything you like. But you're just like my past self. I can tell that you're suffering just like I did. That's why... I want to help you!”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 10

“Suo-san..."

"Hmm?"

"What do I have to do to get a back as broad as theirs to shoulder as much as they do?"

"I don't know much about Kanji-san. But... those two must have overcome all kinds of painful experiences. That's why their backs can be so big... they can be so strong.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 11

“Do ya think we can do it? What if we screw up?"

"You idiots. No one's perfect on their first try. Newbies are gonna make mistakes. That's normal.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 11

“You shouldn't change. Keep being you. If a strong and smart guy like you never gives up, then just maybe you'll be able to accomplish a miracle like that one day.”
― Satoru Nii, Wind Breaker 11