I did my best to research about Uzu's family background, and found little to no relevant details, so if ever you see inconsistencies, wrong information or made-up names of characters, forgive me LOL! I have to leave it up to my imagination on how to portray the Sanageyama family, and his gang.

It's been a year since Honnouji Academy was demolished and the Mankanshoku family moved to Southern Kanto, Kanagawa prefecture. Ryuko and Mako are in their senior year at Rinne High school and graduation day is fast approaching. Somehow it felt like it was just yesterday when they all worked together and went in an all-out war, as they thwarted Ragyo's evil plot of clothing the human race with Life fibers. Yes, those days were filled with thrill and action, but the present is now an age of peace... a time where everyone lived their lives normally. Everybody went their separate ways and had things planned out for their future, especially the Elite four. And then there's her big sister Satsuki, who, without a doubt, is facing a huge responsibility in carrying the family name and rebuilding the Kiryuin conglomerate from scratch.

Even Mako herself already made up her mind in going to a good college to practice medicine, as she wants to take over the family business and improve their clinic's reputation, which has long been sullied due to her father's carelessness. Everything is going smoothly for everybody but Ryuko... She's just clueless about what she wants to do with her life. She knows she's undeniably of Kiryuin bloodline and carries the name, even though she never used it. But Ryuko herself knows full well that she's just not cut out for the corporate world like her big sister. She prefers to just be herself and keep the Matoi name.

The indecisive Ryuko planned to go on a trip by herself, trying to do some soul-searching... and also buying a lot of food to take home for the Mankanshoku's to feast on. She thought it would be nice to prepare a little something as thanks for letting her stay with them and considering her as part of their humble family. Ryuko kept her trip budget-friendly and for some unknown reason, chose to go to the Northern region of Kanto for the whole weekend, which isn't very far and can be travelled via railway. With her stuff packed in her backpack, she bid the family farewell and went off.

"What's with the long-ass face, boss?"

"Yeah! Something bothering you?"

Two of Uzu's gang members showed their concern as they were chilling on the grass by the riverside. "Hell yeah... It's my folks. They're so hung up about me finding a girlfriend like it's so damn easy..." He muttered with his eyes closed while lying on the soft grass and his hands behind his head.

"How 'bout we help you find one?"

"A-huh! Leave that to us, boss! What's your type, huh? Does your family have any preference?"

They were eager to hear what he has to say. Now this is something Uzu never thought about. He's never been into dating at all, because his 18 years of existence had always been dedicated to fighting strong opponents and getting stronger, and then this one whole year was all about helping the family with their business.

"Hmmm... I dunno... If it's up to me, I'd date somebody who's strong, confident, feisty, and resolved. But whatever, you can find some yamato nadeshiko for all I care. My parents probably wouldn't mind who it is anyway." He shrugged as if it wouldn't matter what type of woman he brings home, just as long as he has somebody to introduce to the middle-aged couple.

His crew looked at each other and determination was written all over their faces. "Alright! This is a noble mission bestowed upon us! We can't fail the boss! Let's head out!" They marched away and went on with their search.

"O-oi! Wait!"

Uzu sat up with a vexed look on his face as he saw his gang leaving like the dorks they are. He couldn't help but grin and appreciate their hard work for his sake. Then he lied down again, occupied himself with train of thoughts.

"I understand that my folks are just worried about the family inn and konnyaku business, but they're putting a lot of pressure on me... Why does that shithead of an older brother have to elope with some woman and leave me with all the responsibility? What does getting a girlfriend have to do with running the business anyway?" He never sees the relevance of such things.

"So this is Kanra district of Gunma, huh?" Ryuko wandered in awe as she walked down the streets. Suddenly she remembered that she needs to find the cheapest place to stay for the weekend. Ryuko took out her wallet to check how much she have for lodging.

"Ahh... I think this would be enough for a one-night stay at a hotel." She placed the wallet back in her pocket.

*THUD! She accidentally bumped someone walking the opposite direction, so Ryuko immediately apologized knowing she's at fault for dawdling about.

She, then, sees a takoyaki stand and decided to eat something on the way. Her hand grabbed the wallet from where she last placed it, which is her pants' right front pocket. But to her surprise, it wasn't there. Ryuko remembered the person she ran into earlier and then it struck her, "That lil pickpocketing son of a bitch!"

As fast as lightning, she turned around and made a dash for it, hoping she could catch the perpetrator. But to no avail, the guy was nowhere in sight. Ryuko had little recollection of what the man look like, but she knows that when she sees him, she'll instantly recognize him.

Thinking that bastards like that guy usually hide themselves in small alleys, she tried searching in every nook and cranny she could find, until she came across a bunch of ruffians gathered in a very rundown alley. The angry, and hungry Ryuko hid herself, preparing for a surprise attack.

"NO! Not a yamato nadeshiko! We will never acknowledge a weak-ass woman! We need someone who's in par with boss's strength!"

"Didn't he already meet somebody like that in the past? That Kiryuin girl?"

"Ah that one? I dunno, she is strong, but I'm not getting the vibe from her, if you know what I mean..."

They seemed to be arguing about something, but Ryuko couldn't make out what they were talking about. As soon as she saw a long piece of wooden stick lying on the ground, she took hold of it and revealed herself from her hiding place.

"Oi... Tell me, are you affiliated with that scumbag who stole my wallet?" She pats the piece of long wood on her other hand, a number of times.

"Haaa? What are you spouting about, bitch?" The thugs looked at her with contempt.

"Just surrender that pickpocket to me and let me choke him..."

"You got guts... Infiltrating this territory on your own, you damn broad..."

None of them bothered to untangle the misunderstanding or talk things through. Both parties aimlessly engaged in an all-out brawl. However, even after being singled out, Ryuko managed to subdue the raging mob after several strikes and beatings, with nothing but a wooden stick.

"YA WANT MORE?!" The powerful Ryuko taunted. The beat up crew were enchanted with the woman with such prowess, who single-handedly took them down. Still weak from the beating, they stared at each other and nodded in unison, as if they all together reached a common conclusion.

"BOSS LADY!" They prostrated themselves before her.

"E-eh?!" A shocked Ryuko jerked back a little.

"Please! Come with us! We want you to be the boss's woman!" They pleaded.

"Ha? What the hell?! Put me down you jerks! I only want my money back!"

Their resolve could not be contained, so the group forcibly took Ryuko, put her in a sack, and whisked her away.