1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,280 October 13 2 00:00:01,430 --> 00:00:02,890 Just listen to me! 3 00:00:03,280 --> 00:00:05,720 We should have a "second-year only" meeting! 4 00:00:07,030 --> 00:00:10,380 We can have everyone tell us things they can't usually say! 5 00:00:10,380 --> 00:00:11,900 Their honest opinions! 6 00:00:11,900 --> 00:00:14,660 You want to hear everyone rant at us? 7 00:00:14,660 --> 00:00:16,520 Not rant! Honesty! 8 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:18,030 It'll be really scary. 9 00:00:18,030 --> 00:00:20,040 What do you think, Kuramochi? 10 00:00:20,040 --> 00:00:21,620 I was up all night thinking about this! 11 00:00:22,290 --> 00:00:25,020 I think having the "second-year only" meeting is a good idea. 12 00:00:25,020 --> 00:00:25,880 Right? 13 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:31,110 Miyuki, I'm sorry for putting all the blame on you. 14 00:00:31,110 --> 00:00:32,880 I'll help you out from now on! 15 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:36,550 What's with the silence? 16 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:39,270 Wouldn't we just argue more? 17 00:00:39,270 --> 00:00:40,770 Hey, guys. 18 00:00:41,140 --> 00:00:43,660 Sorry to interrupt whatever you're arguing about, 19 00:00:43,660 --> 00:00:45,560 but we have the data on the batters. 20 00:00:46,130 --> 00:00:47,770 Thanks, Nabe. 21 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:51,260 I bet he heard about our surprise meeting. 22 00:00:51,260 --> 00:00:52,990 If it was a secret, you should've been more quiet. 23 00:00:52,990 --> 00:00:55,110 Zono, you should take a look, too. 24 00:00:55,110 --> 00:00:57,320 Their left-handed batters hit to third a lot. 25 00:00:57,320 --> 00:00:58,530 O-Okay. 26 00:00:59,290 --> 00:01:00,450 Also... 27 00:01:00,900 --> 00:01:03,660 It looks like you're all really worried about me, 28 00:01:03,660 --> 00:01:05,230 but I'm fine. 29 00:01:05,230 --> 00:01:05,710 Hmm? 30 00:01:05,710 --> 00:01:08,640 I enjoy doing the scouting work, 31 00:01:08,640 --> 00:01:11,130 and I don't plan to quit, either. 32 00:01:11,130 --> 00:01:13,460 Anyway, I'll hand this out to everyone. 33 00:01:15,240 --> 00:01:17,160 Did you do something again? 34 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:18,090 I did not! 35 00:01:18,640 --> 00:01:22,880 I only have about a year left with the team. 36 00:01:23,210 --> 00:01:28,100 So I want to do everything I can for the team and for myself. 37 00:01:28,100 --> 00:01:30,110 Hey, you're late, second-years! 38 00:01:30,110 --> 00:01:33,360 I've gotta start pitching a lot today, so get moving! 39 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:34,630 The game's in four days! 40 00:01:34,630 --> 00:01:35,860 Are you guys even awake? 41 00:01:36,220 --> 00:01:37,540 Shut up! 42 00:01:37,540 --> 00:01:39,100 Hey, Furuya! 43 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:40,990 Why are you wearing practice clothes? 44 00:03:10,920 --> 00:03:14,920 Whispers of the Devil? 45 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:12,750 Let's go! 46 00:03:17,770 --> 00:03:20,250 They're really going at it. 47 00:03:20,250 --> 00:03:22,430 They're both fighting for the same spot. 48 00:03:23,060 --> 00:03:26,100 I wonder who the coach will choose to start the next game. 49 00:03:31,140 --> 00:03:32,020 Okay! 50 00:03:32,020 --> 00:03:32,900 Nice play! 51 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:34,360 Nice one-two! 52 00:03:34,780 --> 00:03:35,940 Kominato. 53 00:03:36,810 --> 00:03:38,690 Are you going easy on me? 54 00:03:39,780 --> 00:03:43,440 In some situations, being careful is fine. 55 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:45,370 But this is practice, so take more risks. 56 00:03:45,850 --> 00:03:47,860 It happened last game, too. 57 00:03:47,860 --> 00:03:50,120 The double play we missed near the end. 58 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:53,120 We would've gotten it with Ryo-san. 59 00:03:54,630 --> 00:03:56,180 That time? 60 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:12,220 If we don't play to our limits every day, 61 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:16,020 we're not gonna get any double plays in the future. 62 00:04:20,060 --> 00:04:22,570 I hope I wasn't too harsh on him. 63 00:04:23,020 --> 00:04:24,990 Can you show me what you're really worth? 64 00:04:24,990 --> 00:04:26,050 I'm falling asleep. 65 00:04:26,970 --> 00:04:29,740 No, Ryo-san was way harsher. 66 00:04:31,060 --> 00:04:33,460 He's used to playing with Ryo-san. 67 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:37,190 I can understand why he feels your plays are lacking. 68 00:04:38,350 --> 00:04:41,710 I've been chasing after Ryo-san this past year, too. 69 00:04:41,710 --> 00:04:43,720 I don't plan on giving up the starting roster. 70 00:04:51,180 --> 00:04:52,630 Wow! 71 00:04:52,630 --> 00:04:54,480 My brother is incredible. 72 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:56,310 I won't lose. 73 00:04:57,090 --> 00:05:00,760 I've been chasing his back all my life. 74 00:05:01,430 --> 00:05:03,250 Even after he's retired, 75 00:05:03,250 --> 00:05:06,360 he still stands before me as an obstacle. 76 00:05:07,500 --> 00:05:09,870 In the past couple of days, 77 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:13,430 Furuya's ankle has healed well. 78 00:05:13,430 --> 00:05:16,620 He may be able to pitch in the next game, 79 00:05:17,300 --> 00:05:19,060 but I don't plan on using him. 80 00:05:21,560 --> 00:05:23,050 You're rightfully mad. 81 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:26,910 The semifinal and the final will be back to back. 82 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:29,120 In order to be able to pitch there without worry, 83 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:31,390 I want him to focus on healing his injury. 84 00:05:32,960 --> 00:05:34,460 No Furuya, huh? 85 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:36,640 We'll be short a good batter, too. 86 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:38,400 So who's starting the next game? 87 00:05:40,350 --> 00:05:42,400 In Sunday's game, 88 00:05:42,400 --> 00:05:44,480 we'll go with Sawamura. 89 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:49,700 There's the annoying Sawamura. 90 00:05:50,040 --> 00:05:52,640 I live on my recently learned out-low 91 00:05:52,640 --> 00:05:54,570 and some insides here and there. 92 00:05:54,570 --> 00:05:58,750 Please watch over this boy, Sawamura's way of life! 93 00:05:58,750 --> 00:06:00,290 Okay, let's calm down first. 94 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:04,340 He has momentum, and I agree about starting him, 95 00:06:04,340 --> 00:06:07,670 but I'll have to make sure he doesn't get overconfident. 96 00:06:07,990 --> 00:06:11,930 His luck should be running out soon. 97 00:06:11,930 --> 00:06:13,930 Seido Spirit Dorm 98 00:06:13,930 --> 00:06:15,930 Don't feel down, Nori. 99 00:06:15,930 --> 00:06:20,180 Sawamura's only able to pitch freely because you're on standby. 100 00:06:20,180 --> 00:06:20,810 That's right. 101 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:25,190 But it's true I haven't really been consisent recently. 102 00:06:25,990 --> 00:06:27,070 Nori. 103 00:06:27,070 --> 00:06:30,450 Hey, what are we gonna do with you so blue, man? 104 00:06:30,450 --> 00:06:32,680 After three more games, we'll be at nationals! 105 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:35,660 It's our year, so let's make it good with our hands! 106 00:06:35,660 --> 00:06:37,340 Let's really have the "second-year only" meeting! 107 00:06:37,340 --> 00:06:38,960 Captain, get everyone together! 108 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:42,120 Let's hit the bullpen tomorrow, Nori. 109 00:06:42,960 --> 00:06:45,280 It's not just for the quarterfinal. 110 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:48,970 We're definitely going to need you for the semi and the final. 111 00:06:50,490 --> 00:06:53,720 Let's turn this frustration into power for the actual games. 112 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:58,230 Nice, catcher. 113 00:06:58,230 --> 00:07:00,770 You know how to work up a pitcher. 114 00:07:00,770 --> 00:07:02,400 Well said! 115 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:04,190 Well said, our dear captain! 116 00:07:04,190 --> 00:07:06,430 I don't need that kind of help! 117 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:09,500 Only stretching today. 118 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:10,860 Furuya Monitors 119 00:07:09,500 --> 00:07:10,860 No weights! 120 00:07:11,180 --> 00:07:13,660 Sawamura's been getting way too much attention lately. 121 00:07:13,660 --> 00:07:16,410 Yeah. He's been pitching a lot, too. 122 00:07:16,410 --> 00:07:18,600 I know he's doing well at the games, 123 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:20,960 but he had the yips not long ago. 124 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:22,710 Who knows when that'll show up again? 125 00:07:23,180 --> 00:07:25,100 You guys think so, too? 126 00:07:26,250 --> 00:07:30,440 I give him credit for his strong fearless mentality, 127 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:33,010 but it's not exactly a reliable trait. 128 00:07:34,340 --> 00:07:37,020 The last game could've rolled either way, 129 00:07:37,020 --> 00:07:39,100 so his luck is bound to run out soon. 130 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:42,760 Baseball is an ever-changing sport. 131 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:46,110 Leaving it all to fate won't get you to nationals. 132 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:49,020 You have to be more logical and efficient, 133 00:07:49,020 --> 00:07:51,560 build the proper muscles with proper training, 134 00:07:51,560 --> 00:07:53,490 and increase the quality of every play. 135 00:07:54,620 --> 00:07:58,450 It's about time you guys learned how to win in baseball. 136 00:08:02,660 --> 00:08:04,070 Three more games. 137 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,540 Three more games until nationals. 138 00:08:15,430 --> 00:08:16,600 I need more. 139 00:08:17,580 --> 00:08:20,390 I need much more. 140 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:24,750 I'm still way too weak! 141 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:30,760 I can confuse the batters by pitching in and out, 142 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:34,920 but what if they just focus on one side? 143 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:37,120 I'm not all that clever. 144 00:08:38,590 --> 00:08:42,330 I'll look like I'm pitching out, then straight to the inside. 145 00:08:43,110 --> 00:08:46,170 I'll glare right into the batter's eyes, and then outside and low! 146 00:08:46,850 --> 00:08:49,880 Hey, what are you doing in the middle of the hall? 147 00:08:47,380 --> 00:08:48,290 Hnnnnn 148 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:52,440 You're a public nuisance. 149 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:54,150 The original "Hnnnnn" 150 00:08:53,430 --> 00:08:55,190 Don't cause people trouble. 151 00:08:55,190 --> 00:08:56,440 Big brother! 152 00:08:56,440 --> 00:08:57,340 Muscle-paisen! 153 00:08:57,790 --> 00:09:00,440 Good morning! Long time no see! 154 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,600 "Paisen"? 155 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:04,600 It hasn't been that long. You doing well? 156 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:05,810 Yes, sir! 157 00:09:06,180 --> 00:09:09,540 Haruichi-kun gives me the cold shoulder sometimes, 158 00:09:09,540 --> 00:09:11,030 but we're getting along. 159 00:09:11,030 --> 00:09:11,980 Maybe he doesn't like you? 160 00:09:11,980 --> 00:09:13,760 I think it's a rebellious phase. 161 00:09:14,750 --> 00:09:17,300 I didn't know Sawamura talks like that with the upperclassmen. 162 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:18,740 The athletic team culture. 163 00:09:19,330 --> 00:09:21,540 I heard you're starting next game. 164 00:09:21,540 --> 00:09:22,370 Good luck. 165 00:09:22,740 --> 00:09:24,310 You're climbing the ladder fast. 166 00:09:24,310 --> 00:09:27,120 I'll show you my original protein mix sometime. 167 00:09:27,480 --> 00:09:30,290 If you make it to the final, we'll all go watch. 168 00:09:30,290 --> 00:09:32,320 I'll go to practice sometime. 169 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:34,880 Too bad I don't know where I'm going yet. 170 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:35,920 Thank you! 171 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:37,990 Good luck with your examinations, as well! 172 00:09:37,990 --> 00:09:39,410 Just say "exams"! 173 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:45,110 Okay! Nice pitch! 174 00:09:45,110 --> 00:09:46,770 Looking good, Nori! 175 00:09:48,100 --> 00:09:49,770 Give me another one, same place! 176 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:52,270 It is actually good. 177 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:55,990 Sidearm isn't exactly a popular style, 178 00:09:55,990 --> 00:09:58,980 and he uses the corners well. 179 00:09:58,980 --> 00:10:04,810 But since his main pitch is the slider that runs away from righties, 180 00:10:04,810 --> 00:10:08,160 it's like telling the world that he's scared. 181 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:11,790 I would teach him a sinker that goes into right-handed batters' feet. 182 00:10:13,670 --> 00:10:15,100 Ah, damn! 183 00:10:15,100 --> 00:10:16,670 I was a little off! 184 00:10:16,670 --> 00:10:18,180 It was way off! 185 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:20,430 You're stiff in your shoulders. 186 00:10:20,860 --> 00:10:23,680 Oh, I am? I'll be careful, sir! 187 00:10:24,010 --> 00:10:26,290 I don't have anything to say for this guy. 188 00:10:26,290 --> 00:10:28,270 He overcame the yips, 189 00:10:28,620 --> 00:10:33,020 but he has an aggressive pitching style without the speed to back it up. 190 00:10:33,020 --> 00:10:35,010 If he gets rolling, it could work, 191 00:10:35,010 --> 00:10:38,620 but if he doesn't, it's game over right there. 192 00:10:38,620 --> 00:10:41,530 I wonder what the catcher thinks about that. 193 00:10:47,290 --> 00:10:51,910 I don't use my legs this way, so there shouldn't be any problems. 194 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:55,050 I don't want to forget how it feels on my fingers. 195 00:10:56,700 --> 00:10:58,670 I see he's really frustrated. 196 00:11:00,970 --> 00:11:02,820 But I can understand. 197 00:11:02,820 --> 00:11:05,850 He gave up seven runs in eight innings, 198 00:11:06,260 --> 00:11:08,600 and then was told he couldn't pitch next game. 199 00:11:09,580 --> 00:11:11,920 Both Sawamura and Furuya... 200 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:14,110 They really hate losing. 201 00:11:14,750 --> 00:11:17,920 Furuya, your ankle doesn't hurt much anymore, right? 202 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:20,380 I'll teach you how to tape it up later. 203 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:21,360 Tape it up? 204 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:23,070 You might not be able to pitch, 205 00:11:23,070 --> 00:11:24,990 but maybe you could field instead. 206 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:28,750 You're a strong batter, too. 207 00:11:29,250 --> 00:11:31,420 Do the best for ourselves. 208 00:11:31,420 --> 00:11:33,290 I know that's important, 209 00:11:33,290 --> 00:11:36,750 but we really want to support these guys one hundred percent. 210 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:40,630 Why couldn't you tell me sooner? 211 00:11:41,490 --> 00:11:43,510 Because you would push yourself too much! 212 00:11:43,510 --> 00:11:45,970 Oya High School 213 00:11:44,580 --> 00:11:45,970 Give me a line drive! 214 00:11:46,530 --> 00:11:48,220 Hey, don't pop a fly! 215 00:11:48,870 --> 00:11:51,840 They're hitting toward the back net. 216 00:11:51,840 --> 00:11:53,070 I see. 217 00:11:53,070 --> 00:11:55,250 That's why no one's defending in the outfield. 218 00:11:55,250 --> 00:11:58,900 They're batting really fast, too. 219 00:11:58,900 --> 00:12:01,360 One after another, like they're short on time. 220 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:05,280 Don't pop it! You suck! 221 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:06,240 Sorry! 222 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:10,560 Both soccer and track teams need the field as well, 223 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:14,050 so after thirty minutes of fielding practice in a bit, we'll be done. 224 00:12:14,050 --> 00:12:15,300 Already? 225 00:12:15,300 --> 00:12:18,360 Part-time students are taking classes later in the day, as well. 226 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:20,760 It's only so short because you're in season, right? 227 00:12:21,260 --> 00:12:23,340 We always have short practices. 228 00:12:23,340 --> 00:12:26,760 Although we play many practice games during the weekends. 229 00:12:27,500 --> 00:12:29,470 We're an academic school first. 230 00:12:29,470 --> 00:12:33,560 So we can't let failing students play, either. 231 00:12:33,900 --> 00:12:37,380 Then you went to nationals seven years ago with these short practices? 232 00:12:37,380 --> 00:12:40,760 Well, it's not easy to win games with the short practices. 233 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,740 The players themselves know it very well. 234 00:12:43,310 --> 00:12:45,920 What can we do in our limited time? 235 00:12:45,920 --> 00:12:49,530 Be creative, brainstorm ideas, use our heads. 236 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:54,310 If practice time alone determined the winner, we would lose. 237 00:12:54,310 --> 00:12:57,000 But it doesn't, and that's why baseball is fun. 238 00:12:59,400 --> 00:13:00,470 What do you think? 239 00:13:00,470 --> 00:13:02,130 Think we can use this shoot ball? 240 00:13:03,130 --> 00:13:05,900 If you can control it to the inside, sure. 241 00:13:05,900 --> 00:13:08,300 But if you'll hit the batter, it's gonna be useless! 242 00:13:09,470 --> 00:13:12,070 I wouldn't use it as the final pitch. 243 00:13:12,070 --> 00:13:15,390 It's if someone wanted to hit to the right or hit a bunt. 244 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:17,250 Oh, I see! 245 00:13:17,250 --> 00:13:18,930 Then we can use it! 246 00:13:18,930 --> 00:13:19,820 Right? 247 00:13:19,820 --> 00:13:21,890 We can make them hit fouls with it, too. 248 00:13:21,890 --> 00:13:23,400 So we'll have to be creative. 249 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:26,610 Oh, but the catcher and cleanup. 250 00:13:26,610 --> 00:13:29,780 I'm still not sure how I can get him out. 251 00:13:30,370 --> 00:13:33,370 I think he knows what the pitcher will throw next. 252 00:13:33,370 --> 00:13:36,360 Though, worst-case scenario, we can just walk him. 253 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:39,790 It's rare for you to give someone so much credit, Go-chan. 254 00:13:39,790 --> 00:13:43,910 Against that lineup, we could easily concede five runs. 255 00:13:43,910 --> 00:13:47,360 But in order for us to win, we can't give more than three. 256 00:13:47,360 --> 00:13:49,550 I still can't figure out how to do that. 257 00:13:49,980 --> 00:13:52,770 Oh, but you can hold them to just five runs? 258 00:13:52,770 --> 00:13:55,280 But the ace can't give up five runs! 259 00:13:55,280 --> 00:13:57,280 So they're really good? 260 00:13:57,280 --> 00:14:00,060 Your game predictions are always spot on. 261 00:14:00,410 --> 00:14:01,060 Oh. 262 00:14:01,640 --> 00:14:03,180 Sumi-chan, get ready. 263 00:14:03,600 --> 00:14:04,860 He must've thought of something. 264 00:14:08,230 --> 00:14:10,820 I'll change up the shoot ball a bit, and... 265 00:14:18,990 --> 00:14:20,280 What do you think? 266 00:14:20,280 --> 00:14:22,720 I'm sure it won't work the entire game, 267 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:25,090 but I bet I could use it a few times. 268 00:14:25,720 --> 00:14:26,980 Go-chan. 269 00:14:27,410 --> 00:14:28,590 Are you serious? 270 00:14:28,590 --> 00:14:32,250 We gotta use whatever we can, even if we haven't practiced it much. 271 00:14:32,250 --> 00:14:34,850 We need to raise our chances of winning as much as we can. 272 00:14:34,850 --> 00:14:38,820 I'd hate to lose against the baseball gorillas who practice all day, 273 00:14:38,820 --> 00:14:41,100 all year long at their private schools. 274 00:14:41,590 --> 00:14:44,610 I think Oya will just focus on a pitch. 275 00:14:44,610 --> 00:14:46,060 I figured. 276 00:14:46,060 --> 00:14:48,610 I really want to get strikes at a good tempo. 277 00:14:49,100 --> 00:14:50,120 But I'm sure 278 00:14:50,430 --> 00:14:53,860 the Oya batters will have a hard time against Sawamura's moving fastball. 279 00:14:53,860 --> 00:14:56,120 Yeah, about that. 280 00:14:56,480 --> 00:14:59,120 I think it's because he learned the four-seamer, 281 00:14:59,730 --> 00:15:03,630 but the pitch doesn't move as much as it used to in his previous form. 282 00:15:04,630 --> 00:15:08,160 But his pitch is faster, and you can't see his throwing arm, 283 00:15:08,160 --> 00:15:09,880 so it's still not that easy to hit. 284 00:15:10,430 --> 00:15:12,050 I didn't know. 285 00:15:12,470 --> 00:15:16,380 So his control over the ins and outs will be key. 286 00:15:16,380 --> 00:15:19,560 To be honest, my biggest concern is him messing up his control. 287 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:23,210 Yet you still asked for an inside pitch in the Ugumori game? 288 00:15:23,210 --> 00:15:25,460 Yeah. Just between you and me, 289 00:15:25,460 --> 00:15:27,070 I was kind of on the edge. 290 00:15:27,070 --> 00:15:30,370 Well said, Captain. So you knew. 291 00:15:30,370 --> 00:15:34,030 You only got really lucky last game. 292 00:15:38,130 --> 00:15:39,540 You were hiding there? 293 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:43,320 You won't get very far by leaving every game to fate. 294 00:15:43,320 --> 00:15:47,050 At the level of this current team, you won't get to nationals. 295 00:15:50,760 --> 00:15:54,050 Let's talk with complete honesty, Captain. 296 00:15:54,470 --> 00:15:57,960 If this team were to go to nationals, 297 00:15:57,960 --> 00:15:59,520 it would be because of luck. 298 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:01,590 It'd all depend on Furuya. 299 00:16:01,590 --> 00:16:02,230 Right? 300 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:06,360 Miyuki. 301 00:16:07,140 --> 00:16:10,870 The team is improving as we win every game. 302 00:16:10,870 --> 00:16:12,350 One win at a time. 303 00:16:12,350 --> 00:16:15,530 No one on the team thinks we'll lose the next one. 304 00:16:17,660 --> 00:16:21,290 What a textbook reply from the team captain. 305 00:16:22,390 --> 00:16:24,120 I'm honestly very disappointed. 306 00:16:25,540 --> 00:16:29,820 I thought you could analyze your own team's strength, 307 00:16:29,820 --> 00:16:31,420 but maybe I gave you too much credit. 308 00:16:31,420 --> 00:16:35,180 Or is your position as the captain clouding your vision? 309 00:16:35,800 --> 00:16:37,140 What's he saying? 310 00:16:37,820 --> 00:16:40,640 You're just not suited to be the captain. 311 00:16:41,040 --> 00:16:44,690 I bet you actually find it a burden. 312 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:49,610 Tell me straight up, Kanemaru! 313 00:16:49,940 --> 00:16:53,360 What do I need in order to get better as a pitcher? 314 00:16:53,360 --> 00:16:54,320 Please! 315 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:56,110 Help me out! 316 00:16:56,820 --> 00:16:58,100 What do you need? 317 00:16:58,970 --> 00:16:59,950 You sure you want to hear it? 318 00:16:59,950 --> 00:17:02,180 Bring it on! 319 00:17:02,180 --> 00:17:04,240 First and foremost, you're stupid. 320 00:17:04,240 --> 00:17:05,900 You're too emotional. 321 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:06,580 Your pitch is slow. 322 00:17:06,980 --> 00:17:08,990 Your control isn't very good yet. 323 00:17:08,990 --> 00:17:10,620 You try to hide it by sounding excited. 324 00:17:10,620 --> 00:17:12,500 You can't do pick-offs. 325 00:17:12,500 --> 00:17:14,320 You get way too carried away in class. 326 00:17:15,340 --> 00:17:17,980 Okay! No more! 327 00:17:17,980 --> 00:17:19,190 Sorry about that. 328 00:17:19,190 --> 00:17:20,390 I told you. 329 00:17:20,390 --> 00:17:22,640 I won't let it get to me! 330 00:17:22,640 --> 00:17:25,320 I'm in dire need of a new weapon! 331 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:26,140 Hey! 332 00:17:26,140 --> 00:17:28,230 The game's in two days! 333 00:17:28,230 --> 00:17:30,650 You can't change your pitching in two days. 334 00:17:31,210 --> 00:17:34,950 You've been chosen as the starter, so it means you're good enough. 335 00:17:34,950 --> 00:17:38,410 Don't be greedy, and just be yourself. 336 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,580 Well, but... 337 00:17:40,580 --> 00:17:42,520 In fact, I'm glad you aren't elated 338 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:45,480 and are calmly able to see yourself. 339 00:17:46,210 --> 00:17:49,290 No, you're definitely lacking. 340 00:17:49,810 --> 00:17:54,010 He's already realized it, so words like that aren't going to help. 341 00:17:54,700 --> 00:17:57,500 What you need is a breaking ball. 342 00:17:57,500 --> 00:17:59,550 The strikeout pitch. 343 00:18:00,300 --> 00:18:04,620 If he had a breaking ball to break the batters' timing, 344 00:18:04,620 --> 00:18:05,810 it'd make your job easier. 345 00:18:06,390 --> 00:18:08,770 W-Well, yes, but... 346 00:18:08,770 --> 00:18:11,310 Can we do that with very little time until the game? 347 00:18:11,920 --> 00:18:13,190 Want me to teach you? 348 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:17,740 Want me to teach you a breaking ball? 349 00:18:18,240 --> 00:18:19,550 Do you have a ball? 350 00:18:19,550 --> 00:18:20,830 Y-Yes, sir. 351 00:18:20,830 --> 00:18:21,950 Let me borrow it. 352 00:18:23,330 --> 00:18:25,750 Are you serious? It's right before a game. 353 00:18:25,750 --> 00:18:27,640 That's precisely why I'm serious. 354 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:29,580 We need as many tools as we can get. 355 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:33,420 Sawamura's pitches are in pretty good condition right now. 356 00:18:33,420 --> 00:18:37,950 I don't want him to overthink about breaking balls and break his rhythm. 357 00:18:37,950 --> 00:18:39,780 You think I don't know that? 358 00:18:40,100 --> 00:18:42,800 You don't trust me at all, do you? 359 00:18:43,230 --> 00:18:46,700 When it comes to breaking balls, there are compatibility issues, 360 00:18:46,700 --> 00:18:49,440 and everyone's sense of touch is different. 361 00:18:49,440 --> 00:18:51,860 It's not like everyone learns everything they're taught. 362 00:18:52,520 --> 00:18:55,860 I mean, who only throws fastballs as a high schooler? 363 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:58,470 I know that thing's not the crafty type. 364 00:18:58,470 --> 00:18:59,070 "Thing"? 365 00:18:59,450 --> 00:19:02,420 It'd be nice if he could at least pitch a slider, 366 00:19:02,420 --> 00:19:05,010 but if he could, he already would, right? 367 00:19:05,010 --> 00:19:08,980 A curve ball requires a lot of finger dexterity, so we can rule that out. 368 00:19:08,980 --> 00:19:10,930 Though it comes naturally to some. 369 00:19:10,930 --> 00:19:12,590 He's just saying whatever he wants. 370 00:19:12,590 --> 00:19:14,130 Well, they're all true. 371 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:16,800 He knows that much? 372 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:20,560 That means the only thing left is the change-up. 373 00:19:20,900 --> 00:19:22,260 That's it, I think. 374 00:19:23,660 --> 00:19:25,640 Ch-Change... 375 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:26,960 ...up? 376 00:19:26,960 --> 00:19:28,600 You really don't disappoint. 377 00:19:29,090 --> 00:19:32,060 It's Narumiya-san's strikeout pitch. 378 00:19:32,060 --> 00:19:35,650 That pitch isn't just slow; it drops like a screwball. 379 00:19:39,440 --> 00:19:41,030 That half-assed pitch? 380 00:19:41,030 --> 00:19:42,370 You want me to throw half-assed, too? 381 00:19:42,370 --> 00:19:43,240 "Half-assed"? 382 00:19:43,240 --> 00:19:45,530 Where do I even begin? 383 00:19:45,910 --> 00:19:48,680 The arm swing is the same as your fastball. 384 00:19:48,680 --> 00:19:50,740 That's the key. 385 00:19:50,740 --> 00:19:54,180 You don't need to try to twist or turn. 386 00:19:55,670 --> 00:19:58,590 Just try some and see if you can use it. 387 00:20:00,540 --> 00:20:02,120 If this pitch proves useful, 388 00:20:02,120 --> 00:20:04,950 he'll make your job easier. 389 00:20:04,950 --> 00:20:07,600 So you won't have to rely on luck so much. 390 00:20:08,630 --> 00:20:12,320 Adding a change-of-pace pitch to his in and out... 391 00:20:12,320 --> 00:20:14,270 It's something I have been thinking about. 392 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:17,070 I'm sure the coach thinks the same. 393 00:20:17,850 --> 00:20:18,780 Here. 394 00:20:18,780 --> 00:20:21,650 Make the "okay" sign with your hand. 395 00:20:21,650 --> 00:20:22,900 Okay? 396 00:20:23,250 --> 00:20:25,410 Then you grab the ball like this. 397 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:30,410 The change-up. 398 00:20:30,410 --> 00:20:33,560 This is the most basic grip. 399 00:20:34,170 --> 00:20:36,920 You can grip the ball with the middle and ring fingers, 400 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:38,400 grip it with all five, 401 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:41,210 take the index and middle fingers off the ball... 402 00:20:41,210 --> 00:20:44,620 So long as it slows down the pitch, it doesn't matter. 403 00:20:44,620 --> 00:20:45,470 You can do whatever. 404 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:47,470 Do whatever? 405 00:20:47,900 --> 00:20:50,430 However, you have to swing your arm properly. 406 00:20:50,430 --> 00:20:53,690 The faster your arm swing and slower the pitch, 407 00:20:54,080 --> 00:20:56,530 the more confused the batters will get. 408 00:20:57,190 --> 00:21:02,010 You know the relaxation pitching you've been focusing on? 409 00:21:02,010 --> 00:21:04,250 How you make a dumb face? 410 00:21:04,250 --> 00:21:06,790 Where you focus only when you release. 411 00:21:06,790 --> 00:21:08,450 Just pitch like that. 412 00:21:08,450 --> 00:21:10,950 He knows quite a bit about him. 413 00:21:11,430 --> 00:21:14,660 We can start by just playing catch. 414 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:19,830 Okay. I'll catch. 415 00:21:20,170 --> 00:21:21,420 That works best. 416 00:21:21,900 --> 00:21:24,540 Sawamura, try a bunch of different grips. 417 00:21:24,540 --> 00:21:25,680 Find one that works for you. 418 00:21:26,070 --> 00:21:26,930 Yes, sir! 419 00:21:26,930 --> 00:21:28,130 Seriously? 420 00:21:28,130 --> 00:21:29,340 Right before the game? 421 00:21:29,340 --> 00:21:30,930 Miyuki-senpai's going with it? 422 00:21:30,930 --> 00:21:33,930 Let's start with your usual fastball grip. 423 00:21:34,500 --> 00:21:37,020 I can grip as I want? 424 00:21:37,020 --> 00:21:40,480 I used to do that before I learned the four-seamer. 425 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:42,440 But no one liked that pitch, so... 426 00:21:43,400 --> 00:21:45,330 Throw gently! 427 00:21:45,330 --> 00:21:48,910 I can't tell where your pitch goes, and it's scary! 428 00:21:49,740 --> 00:21:51,520 It comes naturally to some. 429 00:21:51,520 --> 00:21:54,080 If it doesn't, then it means he doesn't have talent. 430 00:21:56,640 --> 00:21:58,730 I can grip as I want! 431 00:23:30,720 --> 00:23:33,030 S-Sawamura's throwing breaking balls? 432 00:23:33,030 --> 00:23:35,470 It's just something he learned overnight. 433 00:23:35,470 --> 00:23:38,900 It might not be all that effective in a real game. 434 00:23:38,900 --> 00:23:40,020 Overnight? 435 00:23:40,020 --> 00:23:43,940 The quarterfinal game is next, and Sawamura's starting on the mound. 436 00:23:43,940 --> 00:23:48,150 Play ball for the spot in the semifinals against Oya High School! 437 00:23:48,150 --> 00:23:51,980 Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: Winging It. 438 00:23:49,820 --> 00:23:54,820 Winging It 439 00:23:51,980 --> 00:23:54,000 Let's win the national title!