The release of Blue Lock Volume 39 brings another highly anticipated installment of the QBK Corner, the recurring segment where the manga’s cast answers direct questions submitted by readers. This section consistently provides a lighter, off-the-pitch look at the egoists of the Blue Lock project, stepping away from the intense matches to explore their daily lives and eccentricities.
Volume 39 is no exception, offering everything from unexpected morning routines to a complete mental breakdown from one of the series’ top players. Below is a complete breakdown and translation of the latest fan Q&A featured at the end of the volume.
Kurona Ranze
Question: Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Answer: Kurona firmly identifies as a dog person. He notes that he appreciates how dogs follow their owners and praises their obedience. He explains that once a dog trusts someone, it will expose its belly and reliably offer help. He adds that even if they are slightly foolish, it is part of their charm, humorously drawing a comparison to his own personality before barking twice.
Yukimiya Kenyu
Question: If you were to launch your own fashion brand, what concept would it have?
Answer: Yukimiya states his brand concept would be “STORY.” He aims to create fashion that colors the individual narrative of the wearer, acknowledging that people choose clothes based on how they want to feel or who they want to be in a given moment. He reveals that his signature glasses are part of his own “STORY” and announces that he would name his hypothetical brand “MONOGATARI” (Story), with a prospective flagship store in Omotesando.
Shido Ryusei
Question: Why did you come to love soccer?
Answer: Shido explains that soccer is the ultimate medium for him to “explode his existence” onto others. He views scoring a goal as a way to broadcast his life force to the world, stating there is no other sport as fantastic. He notes that anyone who witnesses his explosive gameplay will remember him for a lifetime, and he challenges the reader to find a passion of their own that allows for a similar explosion.
Hugo
Question: Do your lower eyelashes get bedhead?
Answer: Hugo confirms that they do, stating he is simply a normal human who tosses and turns while sleeping defenselessly. While he admits to having naturally wavy hair, he emphasizes the importance of grooming upon waking. He believes that presenting himself well aligns his heart with a proper destiny. He recommends wetting bedhead eyelashes and drying them carefully, but ultimately advises prioritizing a good night’s sleep to invite a “good destiny.”
Karasu Tabito
Question: What is your favorite French word?
Answer: Karasu attempts to avoid answering “Bonjour” because he finds it too cliché, nearly slipping up before landing on “Bonsoir.” After questioning the actual meaning of Bonjour and confirming it is a standard morning greeting, he decides that if “Bonjour” (using the kanji for ‘ordinary’) is for normal days, a greeting for a day when something exciting is about to happen should be “Hibon-jour” (Extraordinary-jour). He enthusiastically encourages others to use his new phrase.
Hiori Yo
Question: What is your morning routine?
Answer: Hiori’s morning begins immediately with an online multiplayer shooter game. His routine consists of gaming, eating breakfast, preparing for school, and then gaming again. He emphasizes that consistency is power, applying this philosophy equally to gaming, soccer, and mental health. He jokes that true mastery is achieved when you can look at the heads of people walking outside and instinctively think about your aiming angles—though he quickly clarifies that no one should actually shoot anyone.
Michael Kaiser
Question: Please tell me the player you want to crush the most right now.
Answer: Anticipating that the audience expects him to say Isagi Yoichi, Kaiser rejects the premise as too easy. Instead, he names himself: “Michael Kaiser.” He states that everything he has built has been destroyed, but notes that life is a constant cycle of “scrap and build.” Declaring this his era of reconstruction, he demands to be left alone to work at his own pace. Editorial Note: The official publication notes that during this response, Kaiser began strangling himself and fell into a state of confusion, forcing the editorial staff to abruptly terminate his interview.
Bonus Manga: “Hugo’s Holiday” English Transcript
Page 1
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Title Box: Bonus: Hugo’s Holiday
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Hugo: Holidays are definitely best spent reading.
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Hugo (Internal): That being said, my book is… completely blank on every page.
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Narration Box: This “pure white” is the sanctuary of my heart.
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Hugo (Internal): Looking at the “pure white” with nothing written on it, I understand what my heart is currently seeking. A dialogue with myself. I can find the “aptitude” of my heart.
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Hugo: Good.
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Hugo (Internal): And the world is overflowing with “aptitudes”.
Page 2
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Hugo (Internal): Flowers are good. They just bloom. Living according to their aptitude.
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Hugo (Internal): Birds are also good. Soaring in the sky seeking prey. That is their aptitude.
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Hugo (Internal): Children are also good.
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Kids (Background): Take this mud bomb! / Waaa / I made one too!
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Hugo (Internal): Not yet bound by society’s rules. Living with pure sensibilities.
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Hugo: Good.
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Hugo (Internal): As I thought, creatures living their destiny just as they are, without waste…
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Kids (Background): Ruuuun! / Ahahaha / Waaaait!
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Hugo (Internal): …are beautiful…
Page 3
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[A mud bomb flies through the air and hits Hugo directly in the face and book.]
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Sound Effects: Splat / Squish
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Kids: Ah,
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Hugo: [Ominous, furious aura] Evil.
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[Next panel: Hugo has calmed down. His blank book is now covered in muddy handprints from the kids, who are happily posing nearby.]
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Kids: Destined~✨ / Okaay, let’s all put our hands of destiny together~
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Hugo: Well…
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Narration Box: This too, is destiny.
There is a special Hugo chapter, stay tuned, it’ll be posted soon. Check back again.
