1 00:00:00,420 --> 00:00:04,940 In the final inning, Inashiro's ace, Narumiya, is once again on the mound. 2 00:00:05,560 --> 00:00:08,670 He gave Seido the lead, but it's only by one run. 3 00:00:08,670 --> 00:00:13,450 If they want to come back when they bat, he can't give up any runs. 4 00:00:13,780 --> 00:00:15,600 Narumiya's still pitching? 5 00:00:16,240 --> 00:00:18,880 No surprise here. He's the ace. 6 00:00:18,880 --> 00:00:20,950 I wonder if he's recovered from the last inning. 7 00:00:21,500 --> 00:00:25,360 Masuko got a good one off him, too. 8 00:00:31,580 --> 00:00:33,970 First pitch is a forkball! Miyuki misses! 9 00:00:34,330 --> 00:00:36,330 A breaking ball from the first pitch? 10 00:00:36,330 --> 00:00:38,080 They're very careful. 11 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:39,530 Of course. 12 00:00:39,530 --> 00:00:42,220 They can't give up any runs. 13 00:00:42,550 --> 00:00:46,480 They need to be careful of balls, though, 14 00:00:46,810 --> 00:00:49,480 so I'm sure they want to corner the batter quickly. 15 00:00:52,230 --> 00:00:54,940 I can't hit his breaking balls, anyway. 16 00:00:55,540 --> 00:01:00,490 So I might as well just gamble on his fastball! 17 00:01:06,120 --> 00:01:07,920 Straight down right field! 18 00:01:08,250 --> 00:01:09,270 He hit. 19 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:11,000 Without a runner! 20 00:01:11,000 --> 00:01:13,270 Seido isn't slowing down! 21 00:01:13,270 --> 00:01:17,010 Their powerful batters are giving Kanto's best pitcher a hard time! 22 00:01:17,940 --> 00:01:20,510 With no outs, there's a runner in scoring position! 23 00:01:20,820 --> 00:01:21,950 Yeah! 24 00:01:21,950 --> 00:01:23,520 Nice batting! 25 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:24,600 Damn. 26 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:26,270 Sorry, Mei. 27 00:01:27,660 --> 00:01:31,770 Looks like we still have the momentum from last inning. 28 00:01:32,430 --> 00:01:35,000 Next up to bat is Furuya, who got two hits today 29 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:37,780 and created the opportunity for Seido to come back. 30 00:01:37,780 --> 00:01:40,640 Furuya! Let's go! 31 00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:43,290 Mei! Be aggressive! 32 00:03:30,940 --> 00:03:35,610 Lonely Sun 33 00:03:34,090 --> 00:03:35,380 Hey, first-years! 34 00:03:35,380 --> 00:03:36,760 Where's Narumiya? 35 00:03:36,760 --> 00:03:38,900 Is he still asleep? 36 00:03:39,300 --> 00:03:40,800 Y-Yes, sir. 37 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:42,660 We went to his room, but he's... 38 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:45,450 Today's the start of our new team. 39 00:03:46,340 --> 00:03:48,070 Is he gonna be all right? 40 00:04:14,450 --> 00:04:15,480 Tsubasa-kun! 41 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:18,820 Can't make third! 42 00:04:19,660 --> 00:04:20,960 Okay! Okay! 43 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:22,490 One at a time! 44 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:24,490 One out! 45 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:27,740 One out! One out! 46 00:04:29,060 --> 00:04:33,020 Top of the ninth, and Seido's still aggressive. 47 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:36,850 They couldn't risk a failed bunt. 48 00:04:37,450 --> 00:04:40,750 That's probably why they put their money on Furuya-kun's hitting. 49 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:44,760 He got out, but the runner managed to advance to third. 50 00:04:45,390 --> 00:04:48,140 When they have momentum, they can make the best of bad situations. 51 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:50,430 Nice job, Furuya! 52 00:04:50,430 --> 00:04:51,880 Be confident! 53 00:04:53,050 --> 00:04:55,150 Your death will not be in vain! 54 00:04:55,150 --> 00:04:57,300 I'll smack a big one! 55 00:04:59,610 --> 00:05:00,500 Sawamura! 56 00:05:01,030 --> 00:05:03,030 Come here! 57 00:05:03,340 --> 00:05:05,240 Boss! You called? 58 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:08,820 Should I go for a home run? 59 00:05:11,180 --> 00:05:15,040 But this is where things get difficult. 60 00:05:15,700 --> 00:05:19,620 Kawakami-kun is very good at closing games, 61 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:23,050 but Inashiro hasn't gotten a clean hit off Sawamura-kun yet, either. 62 00:05:24,190 --> 00:05:26,840 Will they use a pinch hitter? 63 00:05:27,190 --> 00:05:28,300 Or... 64 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:34,080 Inashiro is calling a time-out and sending a messenger. 65 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,740 They can't give up any runs. 66 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:40,170 Iguchi is warming up in their bullpen. 67 00:05:43,100 --> 00:05:45,350 Infield all in? 68 00:05:45,350 --> 00:05:46,230 Yeah. 69 00:05:46,230 --> 00:05:47,820 Watch out for their squeeze bunt. 70 00:05:48,500 --> 00:05:50,570 We still have a chance to bat. 71 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:54,080 Let's defend this inning and switch to offense on a high note! 72 00:05:54,680 --> 00:05:55,580 Yeah. 73 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:58,540 It's not enough. 74 00:06:04,370 --> 00:06:06,570 It's not hot enough. 75 00:06:08,930 --> 00:06:11,160 The mound at nationals 76 00:06:11,490 --> 00:06:13,160 was much hotter. 77 00:06:14,940 --> 00:06:16,060 Much... 78 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:18,840 Much... 79 00:06:23,280 --> 00:06:27,810 Maybe it's because I always imagined myself at the nationals... 80 00:06:28,360 --> 00:06:34,120 Seido Inashiro 81 00:06:29,010 --> 00:06:33,420 And I know sounds strange after giving up four runs, but... 82 00:06:35,450 --> 00:06:38,870 I can't picture us losing. 83 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:43,630 I can't picture us losing this game. 84 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:51,840 Oops! Did I worry you? 85 00:06:51,840 --> 00:06:54,820 Does it sound like I've gone crazy? 86 00:06:57,700 --> 00:06:59,390 I've already... 87 00:07:00,510 --> 00:07:02,280 ...faced my weaknesses. 88 00:07:03,870 --> 00:07:06,880 I caused so much trouble to the team. 89 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:11,360 I still can't go to sleep sometimes. 90 00:07:14,610 --> 00:07:17,420 What's Narumiya doing? 91 00:07:17,420 --> 00:07:19,160 It's been three days already. 92 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:22,700 It wasn't his fault we lost. 93 00:07:22,700 --> 00:07:25,420 We've told him that countless times. 94 00:07:26,260 --> 00:07:29,280 Coach, should I drag him out to the field? 95 00:07:29,280 --> 00:07:33,430 I may not look it, but female students come to me for counseling. 96 00:07:33,980 --> 00:07:35,580 Just leave him be. 97 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:38,430 But he's the ace of the new team. 98 00:07:39,700 --> 00:07:41,460 We don't need anyone... 99 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:44,460 ...who isn't ready to fight. 100 00:07:59,010 --> 00:08:00,950 It's been a week now. 101 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:05,710 I hope he doesn't plan on actually quitting. 102 00:08:06,030 --> 00:08:09,400 In the end, his wild pitch gave up the critical run, 103 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:10,460 but it was just one pitch. 104 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:13,870 He just messed up on one pitch. 105 00:08:14,220 --> 00:08:18,220 But they say prodigies have frail hearts. 106 00:08:20,100 --> 00:08:22,480 You guys are pretty cold, too. 107 00:08:22,940 --> 00:08:24,270 You joined the team with him. 108 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:26,230 Why don't you help him get back on his feet? 109 00:08:46,060 --> 00:08:48,500 Man, I feel heavy. 110 00:08:49,620 --> 00:08:51,000 Damn. 111 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:52,510 Not like I can sleep, anyway. 112 00:08:57,440 --> 00:08:59,540 Don't worry about it, Mei. 113 00:08:59,540 --> 00:09:02,130 It's not your fault we lost. 114 00:09:07,450 --> 00:09:09,680 You're still a first-year. 115 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:12,620 You still have two more years. 116 00:09:17,490 --> 00:09:19,500 It's not my fault... 117 00:09:20,120 --> 00:09:21,930 ...because I'm a first-year? 118 00:09:23,500 --> 00:09:25,080 What's that supposed to mean? 119 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:31,300 Like you never had any trust in me, anyway? 120 00:09:32,400 --> 00:09:33,620 Damn it. 121 00:09:34,900 --> 00:09:36,990 It sucks that we lost. 122 00:09:38,100 --> 00:09:41,310 But I'm even more mad about what they actually thought of me. 123 00:09:46,660 --> 00:09:49,810 Finally, he's out of his cave. 124 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:54,160 I knew he wouldn't just fade out, 125 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:57,280 but it took him ten days. 126 00:09:57,280 --> 00:10:01,740 The more you expect out of yourself, 127 00:10:01,740 --> 00:10:04,830 the greater the damage when you fall. 128 00:10:06,010 --> 00:10:10,590 How many people can be so critical of themselves for just one mistake? 129 00:10:13,460 --> 00:10:14,380 Who's there? 130 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:20,490 Maybe he's a much bigger man than we gave him credit for. 131 00:10:38,690 --> 00:10:41,380 It's one out with a runner on third at the top of the ninth. 132 00:10:41,380 --> 00:10:43,980 Seido has a runner in a scoring position. 133 00:10:43,980 --> 00:10:45,120 Good luck. 134 00:10:45,620 --> 00:10:46,620 Good luck. 135 00:10:48,470 --> 00:10:51,880 They're using Sawamura-kun? 136 00:10:52,380 --> 00:10:56,500 So they must plan on using him in the bottom, too. 137 00:11:00,710 --> 00:11:02,710 You need to relax. 138 00:11:02,710 --> 00:11:04,060 Yes, sir. 139 00:11:04,060 --> 00:11:06,640 Just do what you can do. 140 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:08,930 In this at-bat, 141 00:11:09,900 --> 00:11:12,780 I'm only asking for one thing from you. 142 00:11:13,650 --> 00:11:14,900 Let's go! 143 00:11:16,090 --> 00:11:17,900 They're not using a pinch hitter. 144 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:22,910 The infield's ready to throw home. 145 00:11:23,310 --> 00:11:25,240 Bring it on. 146 00:11:25,940 --> 00:11:28,530 We won't let anything through. 147 00:11:28,530 --> 00:11:31,670 Man! He's unbelievable. 148 00:11:32,200 --> 00:11:35,800 I can't picture us losing this game. 149 00:11:36,850 --> 00:11:39,640 I don't care if he was just putting up a front 150 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:41,170 or being overconfident. 151 00:11:42,580 --> 00:11:44,600 He can't picture us losing. 152 00:11:45,310 --> 00:11:48,010 That's what our ace told us. 153 00:11:52,890 --> 00:11:54,880 Our ace. 154 00:12:00,630 --> 00:12:04,020 I'm almost certain they'll do a squeeze bunt. 155 00:12:04,730 --> 00:12:08,450 He's a lefty who can see the third base runner. 156 00:12:09,470 --> 00:12:12,460 Give me a slider to the outside. 157 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:15,630 Let's see how he reacts. 158 00:12:18,540 --> 00:12:19,530 Listen. 159 00:12:19,530 --> 00:12:23,660 They're observing every little movement you make. 160 00:12:24,240 --> 00:12:25,750 For the first pitch, 161 00:12:25,750 --> 00:12:27,930 pretend like you're really gonna go for it. 162 00:12:28,900 --> 00:12:30,390 It's mine! 163 00:12:32,300 --> 00:12:33,390 Foul! 164 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:35,650 He tapped it. 165 00:12:36,530 --> 00:12:37,900 Are you serious? 166 00:12:38,850 --> 00:12:41,080 The plan isn't to hit. 167 00:12:45,820 --> 00:12:47,000 That was close. 168 00:12:47,560 --> 00:12:50,660 I tried to miss, and I tapped the ball. 169 00:12:51,260 --> 00:12:54,530 What were you thinking, tapping the ball like that? 170 00:12:54,530 --> 00:12:58,670 That's not your job! That's not your job! 171 00:12:59,220 --> 00:13:00,190 No. 172 00:13:00,690 --> 00:13:03,420 I'm sure they're also very confused now. 173 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:07,400 If we look at it optimistically, 174 00:13:08,670 --> 00:13:10,880 this is an opportunity. 175 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:13,930 Now's the time. 176 00:13:30,250 --> 00:13:32,200 What am I lacking? 177 00:13:33,920 --> 00:13:35,460 A ton of things. 178 00:13:37,500 --> 00:13:39,980 He's letting me play despite that. 179 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:43,940 I can't possibly fail him! 180 00:13:46,340 --> 00:13:47,240 Let's go! 181 00:13:47,660 --> 00:13:49,140 Shut up. 182 00:13:50,970 --> 00:13:53,970 You're not getting any more runs. 183 00:13:55,070 --> 00:13:56,350 He's running! 184 00:13:57,500 --> 00:13:58,280 Damn. 185 00:13:58,280 --> 00:13:59,860 They were going for a squeeze bunt. 186 00:14:09,900 --> 00:14:11,240 He's running! 187 00:14:12,260 --> 00:14:13,220 Damn. 188 00:14:13,220 --> 00:14:14,740 They were going for a squeeze bunt. 189 00:14:23,460 --> 00:14:24,500 What? 190 00:14:24,500 --> 00:14:27,460 Inashiro lost the fall tournament at the third round? 191 00:14:24,500 --> 00:14:30,510 Tokyo Fall Tournament Inashiro, the Summer Champions, Vanish at Round Three!! 192 00:14:27,750 --> 00:14:29,300 What happened to Narumiya? 193 00:14:29,300 --> 00:14:30,510 Did he get hit? 194 00:14:32,170 --> 00:14:33,750 I don't have the option... 195 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:35,990 ...to quit. 196 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,220 He didn't pitch. 197 00:14:39,220 --> 00:14:42,180 His pitching form got inconsistent after losing at nationals. 198 00:14:43,850 --> 00:14:44,820 No... 199 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:48,240 It's just... 200 00:14:49,100 --> 00:14:51,220 I'm not satisfied to quit here. 201 00:15:01,240 --> 00:15:04,540 I wonder if his feelings are getting ahead of him. 202 00:15:04,540 --> 00:15:07,800 His chest is too far forward, and he's lost control. 203 00:15:08,540 --> 00:15:12,120 If he can't figure it out soon, he won't be ready for summer. 204 00:15:15,020 --> 00:15:17,020 I want to learn everything... 205 00:15:17,020 --> 00:15:18,640 ...that a pitcher needs. 206 00:15:19,980 --> 00:15:23,020 If I can make amends for what I did at nationals... 207 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:26,340 ...I'll do anything. 208 00:15:28,530 --> 00:15:32,100 I'll be as selfish as I can be. 209 00:15:57,070 --> 00:15:58,310 Damn. 210 00:15:58,850 --> 00:16:01,140 Masa-san, can we go ten more? 211 00:16:02,190 --> 00:16:04,810 Not like you'd let me say no. 212 00:16:17,740 --> 00:16:21,550 His form is looking very strong now. 213 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:23,460 But... 214 00:16:23,460 --> 00:16:25,180 His biggest change... 215 00:16:26,920 --> 00:16:28,210 ...is his care. 216 00:16:29,300 --> 00:16:33,840 His care for each pitch is incomparable to before. 217 00:16:37,750 --> 00:16:39,080 Twenty more! 218 00:16:39,080 --> 00:16:40,670 It went up! 219 00:16:44,510 --> 00:16:45,910 I've always... 220 00:16:47,280 --> 00:16:49,300 ...been stuck in that moment. 221 00:16:53,070 --> 00:16:55,860 I'm still stuck in last summer. 222 00:17:04,930 --> 00:17:07,460 You guys don't know what nationals is like. 223 00:17:13,190 --> 00:17:14,390 Unless I... 224 00:17:14,850 --> 00:17:18,430 Unless I go to nationals again, 225 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:22,810 my summer season will never start. 226 00:17:23,460 --> 00:17:24,380 Mei! 227 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:36,360 Out! 228 00:17:37,040 --> 00:17:39,600 Seido doesn't get the run! 229 00:17:40,080 --> 00:17:43,950 Narumiya gets the out with a quick play! 230 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:02,400 Let's go, Narumiya! 231 00:18:02,400 --> 00:18:03,410 Let's go, Shirasu! 232 00:18:03,410 --> 00:18:04,470 Come on! 233 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:09,340 Narumiya is staying aggressive against Shirasu! 234 00:18:09,340 --> 00:18:11,230 The count is 1-2! 235 00:18:11,230 --> 00:18:12,980 He's quickly cornered him! 236 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,740 Strike out! 237 00:18:22,180 --> 00:18:24,740 His changeup comes through! 238 00:18:27,100 --> 00:18:28,940 Yeah! Nice pitch! 239 00:18:28,940 --> 00:18:29,750 Narumiya! 240 00:18:30,050 --> 00:18:32,010 Narumiya allowed some runners, 241 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:34,670 but closed the inning without conceding any runs! 242 00:18:34,670 --> 00:18:36,100 Nice pitch! 243 00:18:36,100 --> 00:18:37,510 Nicely done! 244 00:18:37,860 --> 00:18:39,010 Narumiya! 245 00:18:39,260 --> 00:18:40,510 Mei-kun! 246 00:18:40,800 --> 00:18:46,520 The crowd is going wild about the ace who pitched all nine innings! 247 00:18:52,830 --> 00:18:54,020 Narumiya-kun! 248 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:55,980 Mei! 249 00:19:05,750 --> 00:19:07,540 I've never seen Mei... 250 00:19:08,030 --> 00:19:09,580 ...with that expression. 251 00:19:10,740 --> 00:19:14,040 We're not gonna be able to win so easily. 252 00:19:16,460 --> 00:19:17,300 Sakai! 253 00:19:18,460 --> 00:19:19,610 Get in left field. 254 00:19:19,610 --> 00:19:21,050 Switch with Furuya. 255 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:22,550 Yes, sir! 256 00:19:25,720 --> 00:19:26,820 Kawakami! 257 00:19:26,820 --> 00:19:29,060 Be ready to go anytime! 258 00:19:29,460 --> 00:19:30,310 Yes, sir! 259 00:19:30,840 --> 00:19:31,920 Sawamura! 260 00:19:32,660 --> 00:19:35,220 Kawakami is ready to go behind you. 261 00:19:35,220 --> 00:19:36,820 Go all out! 262 00:19:38,650 --> 00:19:39,650 Listen up! 263 00:19:39,650 --> 00:19:42,320 They're coming after a run with everything they've got. 264 00:19:42,990 --> 00:19:45,110 Be careful about getting each out! 265 00:19:45,110 --> 00:19:47,330 Don't think you've won until the very end! 266 00:19:47,570 --> 00:19:48,580 Yes, sir! 267 00:19:52,140 --> 00:19:56,090 Inashiro is much stronger compared to last year. 268 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:57,830 That's my sincere opinion. 269 00:19:59,180 --> 00:20:02,840 And you guys are giving them a run for their money. 270 00:20:04,490 --> 00:20:06,470 Go play your hearts out 271 00:20:06,470 --> 00:20:08,300 with pride and confidence. 272 00:20:40,900 --> 00:20:45,520 This is the West Tokyo District Tournament final. 273 00:20:45,520 --> 00:20:47,420 With Seido leading by one run, 274 00:20:47,420 --> 00:20:50,340 we go into the bottom of the ninth inning! 275 00:20:51,500 --> 00:20:53,720 The crowd is giving a round of applause 276 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:56,270 to the Seido team as they walk out to defend! 277 00:21:02,620 --> 00:21:04,120 Don't lose focus! 278 00:21:04,120 --> 00:21:05,280 Yes, sir! 279 00:21:07,860 --> 00:21:10,290 Let's stay focused! 280 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:11,740 Yeah! 281 00:21:18,790 --> 00:21:21,550 One at a time, Sawamura! 282 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:25,840 You've got this! 283 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:27,550 Final inning! 284 00:21:28,350 --> 00:21:30,070 If they defend this inning... 285 00:21:30,070 --> 00:21:32,060 ...it's over. 286 00:21:35,780 --> 00:21:37,480 The team that wins... 287 00:21:38,200 --> 00:21:39,310 ...will go to nationals. 288 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:46,640 Let's do this! 289 00:21:50,410 --> 00:21:53,830 Pitching for Seido in this final inning... 290 00:21:55,090 --> 00:21:58,080 ...is their first-year pitcher, Eijun Sawamura! 291 00:23:36,340 --> 00:23:39,290 We go into the bottom with Seido in the lead. 292 00:23:39,290 --> 00:23:40,690 It's Inashiro's last chance to score. 293 00:23:40,690 --> 00:23:41,820 We don't need two runs. 294 00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:43,000 Just get one run. 295 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,140 If we go into extra innings, we won't lose! 296 00:23:45,140 --> 00:23:47,070 In order to advance, we have to beat them! 297 00:23:47,360 --> 00:23:48,440 We won't back down. 298 00:23:48,440 --> 00:23:50,190 We're going to nationals. 299 00:23:50,450 --> 00:23:51,360 I won't run away. 300 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:52,920 More control. 301 00:23:52,920 --> 00:23:54,070 I need more control! 302 00:23:54,070 --> 00:23:56,800 Next time on Ace of the Diamond: Determined. 303 00:23:55,580 --> 00:23:59,910 Determined 304 00:23:56,800 --> 00:23:59,110 Let's win the national title!