1 00:00:02,580 --> 00:00:03,830 Game set! 2 00:00:04,850 --> 00:00:07,860 He took out the last batter with one pitch! 3 00:00:07,860 --> 00:00:09,770 He pitched until the end! 4 00:00:09,770 --> 00:00:11,740 We're in the semifinals! 5 00:00:14,490 --> 00:00:15,810 Good game! 6 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:19,450 Hurry up! And don't forget anything! 7 00:00:19,450 --> 00:00:20,120 Yes, sir! 8 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:28,210 Maki. 9 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:30,640 Hey, Maki! 10 00:00:30,640 --> 00:00:32,630 Don't stand in front of the door. 11 00:00:32,630 --> 00:00:34,260 You're in their way. 12 00:00:34,260 --> 00:00:37,260 Don't space out, big man. 13 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:41,700 You made the semifinals without your ace. 14 00:00:41,700 --> 00:00:43,900 Your team's in great shape. 15 00:00:44,230 --> 00:00:45,520 Thank you. 16 00:00:45,860 --> 00:00:49,520 It's the result of the players thinking and acting on their own. 17 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:51,710 Is that so? 18 00:00:51,710 --> 00:00:55,920 Stop bragging to your potential next opponent. 19 00:00:56,530 --> 00:00:58,750 I'm so envious. 20 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:34,960 The Conceited Underclassman 21 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:34,690 Nice calls out there. 22 00:02:34,690 --> 00:02:37,070 The change-up timing was perfect. 23 00:02:37,070 --> 00:02:38,300 Tetsu-san. 24 00:02:38,610 --> 00:02:40,020 M-Master! 25 00:02:40,020 --> 00:02:41,670 You were here today? 26 00:02:41,670 --> 00:02:42,460 Yeah. 27 00:02:42,460 --> 00:02:44,340 I was watching it from the first inning. 28 00:02:44,650 --> 00:02:46,060 Thank you! 29 00:02:47,150 --> 00:02:48,560 You've gotten really good. 30 00:02:50,660 --> 00:02:51,710 Oh, is that so? 31 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:55,010 I was thinking maybe I had, and I was right. 32 00:02:55,010 --> 00:02:56,820 I've gotten really good. 33 00:02:57,300 --> 00:03:00,850 I got Chris-senpai's seal of approval! 34 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:03,770 How about you shut up now, Sawamura? 35 00:03:03,770 --> 00:03:06,150 In addition to the low-and-away you taught me, 36 00:03:06,150 --> 00:03:08,050 I've got a change-up now! 37 00:03:08,370 --> 00:03:10,330 Eijun Sawamura is a true man! 38 00:03:10,820 --> 00:03:13,600 I evolve nonstop every day. 39 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:15,360 I don't know what to say. 40 00:03:15,360 --> 00:03:18,100 In any case, I'm afraid of my own talent. 41 00:03:18,100 --> 00:03:20,840 No matter how well you pitch, you're still stupid. 42 00:03:21,180 --> 00:03:22,840 Well, that's comforting. 43 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:28,770 Who's that? 44 00:03:28,770 --> 00:03:29,860 Someone you know? 45 00:03:34,050 --> 00:03:35,570 Your grandpa? 46 00:03:35,570 --> 00:03:37,780 He came to watch? 47 00:03:38,430 --> 00:03:40,320 Wait. From Hokkaido? 48 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:43,500 Your grandfather lives in Tokyo, right? 49 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:47,210 You moved to Hokkaido due to your parents' work, 50 00:03:47,210 --> 00:03:49,830 but you're originally from here, right? 51 00:03:49,830 --> 00:03:51,380 I see. 52 00:03:50,080 --> 00:03:51,120 I see 53 00:03:51,830 --> 00:03:56,090 I heard he's been to nationals, too. 54 00:03:56,090 --> 00:03:59,340 Everyone is unexpectedly curious. 55 00:03:56,640 --> 00:03:59,340 Huh... Tell me more. 56 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:01,340 Which school did he attend? 57 00:04:01,680 --> 00:04:04,090 So did he teach you baseball? 58 00:04:04,460 --> 00:04:08,100 It's too bad you couldn't play with him watching. 59 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:13,970 I'm close with my grandpa, too. 60 00:04:22,280 --> 00:04:24,230 You're just gonna watch from here? 61 00:04:28,050 --> 00:04:31,040 Are you afraid to join them 62 00:04:32,030 --> 00:04:34,490 because you might get treated as an outcast? 63 00:04:36,020 --> 00:04:39,990 Don't just stand and wait for someone to pull you away from the sidelines. 64 00:04:40,630 --> 00:04:42,550 It doesn't happen. 65 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:48,000 Don't close your heart. 66 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,440 Express your will. 67 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:56,640 If you truly want something, I'll be on your side. 68 00:05:02,070 --> 00:05:09,070 Expressing his will 69 00:05:03,810 --> 00:05:05,380 I get it, Furuya! 70 00:05:05,380 --> 00:05:06,970 Do your best next game! 71 00:05:06,970 --> 00:05:09,070 You're our ace, after all! 72 00:05:09,070 --> 00:05:10,310 I see. 73 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:15,140 He was able to come out to Tokyo because of his grandpa. 74 00:05:15,140 --> 00:05:16,580 Yeah! Makes sense! 75 00:05:16,930 --> 00:05:18,820 I guess it makes sense. 76 00:05:18,820 --> 00:05:23,590 His parents wouldn't let him come out on his own. 77 00:05:29,780 --> 00:05:31,440 Grandpa, huh? 78 00:05:32,810 --> 00:05:34,640 Don't get conceited! 79 00:05:34,640 --> 00:05:35,920 What? 80 00:05:44,100 --> 00:05:45,520 So close! 81 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:46,590 But not enough! 82 00:05:46,590 --> 00:05:48,360 It was a big hit, though. 83 00:05:48,740 --> 00:05:49,960 Nice, Maki! 84 00:05:49,960 --> 00:05:51,540 That's our ace! 85 00:05:51,540 --> 00:05:53,620 Three for three again! 86 00:05:53,950 --> 00:05:56,370 You're pitching way too hard already. 87 00:05:56,370 --> 00:05:58,240 You're not gonna last until the end. 88 00:05:58,240 --> 00:06:01,130 And it's too soon to be pumping your fist. 89 00:06:03,730 --> 00:06:06,930 The game just started, but he's dripping wet. 90 00:06:08,380 --> 00:06:10,430 I thought I had it. 91 00:06:10,430 --> 00:06:11,460 So close! 92 00:06:11,460 --> 00:06:12,890 Not even! 93 00:06:13,410 --> 00:06:16,220 I'd hit that far with a love tap! 94 00:06:16,220 --> 00:06:18,000 I'd only need the wind. 95 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,900 Wind? Shut up, stupid! 96 00:06:21,520 --> 00:06:24,390 Those guys have strong builds, 97 00:06:24,390 --> 00:06:26,900 and they're all swinging hard. 98 00:06:27,410 --> 00:06:30,090 He must feel immense pressure. 99 00:06:30,910 --> 00:06:32,910 All right! Stay sharp on defense! 100 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:34,740 Did I tell you? 101 00:06:34,740 --> 00:06:37,980 Coach Kumakiri's watching from the stands today. 102 00:06:37,980 --> 00:06:40,670 If you mess up, you're gonna get it. 103 00:06:42,220 --> 00:06:43,800 Kumamon's here today? 104 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:45,300 Where? Where? 105 00:06:45,300 --> 00:06:46,460 Are you serious? 106 00:06:46,460 --> 00:06:47,610 Don't get flustered! 107 00:06:47,610 --> 00:06:49,300 Get out there already! 108 00:06:50,610 --> 00:06:53,380 Did Seiko change their style? 109 00:06:53,380 --> 00:06:56,070 Is Coach Kumakiri in the dugout? 110 00:06:56,070 --> 00:06:58,060 I can't hear his voice. 111 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:03,030 He took responsbility for their loss in the summer and stepped down. 112 00:07:03,030 --> 00:07:04,100 Seriously? 113 00:07:04,100 --> 00:07:06,070 Well, the team had a bunch of star players. 114 00:07:07,110 --> 00:07:09,450 I heard he was suspended. 115 00:07:09,810 --> 00:07:13,040 Oga-san's in charge of the fall tournament. 116 00:07:18,180 --> 00:07:19,700 That pitch looks heavy. 117 00:07:19,700 --> 00:07:22,880 Despite his physique, his sliders are good. 118 00:07:26,290 --> 00:07:28,590 Nice! Strike out! 119 00:07:29,010 --> 00:07:31,760 Our ace is dead even with their ace! 120 00:07:31,760 --> 00:07:33,760 Three for three! 121 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:35,850 Is it gonna be a pitchers' battle? 122 00:07:35,850 --> 00:07:38,580 I told them not to swing at that. 123 00:07:38,580 --> 00:07:40,350 What are they doing? 124 00:07:45,360 --> 00:07:47,840 This is a test of endurance, Maki. 125 00:07:48,190 --> 00:07:52,360 Overcome games like this, and get even better. 126 00:07:54,450 --> 00:07:57,530 They're dead even from the start. 127 00:07:57,530 --> 00:08:03,040 Seiko Sensen 128 00:07:57,900 --> 00:08:01,570 The first run could play a key role this game. 129 00:08:19,430 --> 00:08:20,770 It's gone! 130 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:23,020 Wow! 131 00:08:23,020 --> 00:08:24,750 Let's go! 132 00:08:24,750 --> 00:08:28,020 Their cleanup, Nakata, hit a huge one! 133 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:41,570 It's gone! 134 00:08:41,570 --> 00:08:43,910 Three home runs in a row! 135 00:08:43,910 --> 00:08:45,420 Let's go! 136 00:08:45,770 --> 00:08:48,340 They took down the giant! 137 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:51,420 Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium 138 00:09:01,930 --> 00:09:03,010 A double play! 139 00:09:03,010 --> 00:09:03,960 Nice play! 140 00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:06,400 What a catch by the second baseman! 141 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:07,690 Nice! 142 00:09:07,690 --> 00:09:09,900 That's a big help for Maki. 143 00:09:09,900 --> 00:09:11,700 That's it. 144 00:09:11,700 --> 00:09:13,480 Nice catch. 145 00:09:13,480 --> 00:09:16,250 You guys need to support Maki with your defense. 146 00:09:16,250 --> 00:09:19,910 Get some runs while you're at it, too. 147 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:23,470 Damn! 148 00:09:23,470 --> 00:09:25,940 I'll hit it through his glove next time! 149 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:28,420 No, hit the glove out of the park. 150 00:09:28,420 --> 00:09:31,120 6-3 after the top of the eighth. 151 00:09:31,120 --> 00:09:32,920 Seiko's leading by three. 152 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:36,430 Seiko Sensen 153 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:34,890 Two more innings. 154 00:09:34,890 --> 00:09:36,430 Can Sensen come back? 155 00:09:36,870 --> 00:09:38,500 It's not over yet. 156 00:09:38,820 --> 00:09:40,430 Let's do this, Yosuke. 157 00:09:40,910 --> 00:09:44,430 I thought the three home runs had settled the game, but... 158 00:09:44,830 --> 00:09:47,410 Three runs are more than possible. 159 00:09:47,410 --> 00:09:48,940 I'm impressed they held their ground. 160 00:09:48,940 --> 00:09:52,570 The Seiko players are so huge. 161 00:09:52,930 --> 00:09:55,070 How much do they eat? 162 00:09:55,420 --> 00:09:59,200 Seiko Academy has announced a change in players. 163 00:10:00,420 --> 00:10:02,100 Focus here! 164 00:10:02,100 --> 00:10:07,080 Ogawa-kun will replace Ihara-kun in center field as pitcher. 165 00:10:07,540 --> 00:10:10,390 Kojima-kun, playing pitcher, will play center field. 166 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:14,090 Batting third and center fielder, Kojima-kun. 167 00:10:14,420 --> 00:10:17,380 Batting seventh and pitcher, Ogawa-kun. 168 00:10:18,250 --> 00:10:19,590 Easy peasy. 169 00:10:19,590 --> 00:10:22,080 The new one's even bigger! 170 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:24,820 The catcher looks even smaller now. 171 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:29,330 Sensen's still fighting strong. 172 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:31,100 Don't take them easy, Yone. 173 00:10:31,750 --> 00:10:33,660 We'll take them out one at a time. 174 00:10:35,490 --> 00:10:39,770 Masu-san, why am I not the starter? 175 00:10:40,100 --> 00:10:42,430 I don't think I get along well with Ogacchi. 176 00:10:42,430 --> 00:10:44,530 It's because you messed with your eyebrows! 177 00:10:44,530 --> 00:10:45,800 Doesn't it look nice? 178 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:47,200 No! 179 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:49,750 Fielders, stay focused! 180 00:10:50,070 --> 00:10:52,130 He's gonna need you! 181 00:10:52,130 --> 00:10:53,250 Yeah! 182 00:10:53,250 --> 00:10:54,630 Leave it to us! 183 00:10:54,630 --> 00:10:56,400 Where's the faith? 184 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:58,500 If you want faith, then get the outs! 185 00:11:14,740 --> 00:11:16,340 He throws fast. 186 00:11:16,340 --> 00:11:19,480 Seiko still has a pitcher like this? 187 00:11:19,800 --> 00:11:21,320 He's a first-year, right? 188 00:11:26,210 --> 00:11:27,360 Ball four! 189 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,400 Hey, stupid! 190 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:30,930 Don't get cocky! 191 00:11:30,930 --> 00:11:33,090 What's with your control? It's way too high! 192 00:11:33,090 --> 00:11:34,370 Take it seriously! 193 00:11:35,700 --> 00:11:38,740 Batting fifth and pitcher, Maki-kun. 194 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:47,680 We're up by a few runs. 195 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:50,640 If you want to be the ace, then take him out, Tsune! 196 00:11:51,010 --> 00:11:51,970 Yes, sir. 197 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:55,020 We've got your back, Tsunematsu! 198 00:11:55,460 --> 00:11:57,020 Come on, Yosuke! 199 00:11:57,020 --> 00:11:59,210 Let's stay focused! 200 00:11:59,210 --> 00:12:00,530 Maki! 201 00:12:01,330 --> 00:12:05,160 I'll take back the runs I give up. 202 00:12:05,990 --> 00:12:08,360 That's how I've always played. 203 00:12:09,460 --> 00:12:12,080 But this time, I'll bat for the team. 204 00:12:13,140 --> 00:12:14,660 And trust the follow-up. 205 00:12:21,270 --> 00:12:25,050 I'm going to nationals with this team. 206 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:33,060 Straight onto the fence! 207 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:36,640 He's going for home! 208 00:12:42,130 --> 00:12:43,150 Out! 209 00:12:47,990 --> 00:12:49,830 What a beautiful relay! 210 00:12:50,980 --> 00:12:54,070 Seiko prevented the run! 211 00:12:54,830 --> 00:12:57,330 Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium 212 00:12:58,290 --> 00:13:00,340 Strike! Batter out! 213 00:13:00,720 --> 00:13:01,840 Game set! 214 00:13:01,840 --> 00:13:02,960 Yeah! 215 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:04,840 Game over! 216 00:13:04,840 --> 00:13:07,840 So they're our next opponent. 217 00:13:13,300 --> 00:13:16,490 After losing at the first round in the summer, 218 00:13:16,490 --> 00:13:18,400 they've bounced back to the semifinals. 219 00:13:19,250 --> 00:13:22,450 They took down Maki-kun with brute force. 220 00:13:22,820 --> 00:13:24,760 It's the complete opposite of Oya. 221 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:26,870 It has to be tough for the pitchers 222 00:13:26,870 --> 00:13:29,120 with their batters swinging so energetically. 223 00:13:29,710 --> 00:13:33,220 Once they get rolling, they could really blow up the game. 224 00:13:33,630 --> 00:13:38,740 The next game will depend on breaking ball combinations and control. 225 00:13:44,450 --> 00:13:47,740 Sawamura gave an impressive performance today. 226 00:13:48,350 --> 00:13:49,850 Furuya and Sawamura. 227 00:13:50,170 --> 00:13:53,640 How do I make use of those two extremely different pitchers? 228 00:13:56,140 --> 00:13:59,820 The two first-years are strong-spirited and aggressive. 229 00:14:00,130 --> 00:14:03,250 It's up to Miyuki to sway the batters, 230 00:14:04,100 --> 00:14:08,710 but against batters who swing a lot, that one is most effective. 231 00:14:18,420 --> 00:14:22,170 The next day 232 00:14:24,170 --> 00:14:31,680 Kasuga Yakushi 233 00:14:28,240 --> 00:14:31,070 Block C, Yakushi High School. 234 00:14:33,430 --> 00:14:39,940 Ichidai Saikai Kanda 235 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:39,940 Block D, Ichidai Third High School. 236 00:14:40,810 --> 00:14:44,240 The usual members advanced to the semifinals. 237 00:14:45,030 --> 00:14:46,190 Seiko Academy 238 00:14:46,350 --> 00:14:47,440 Seido High School 239 00:14:47,650 --> 00:14:48,700 Yakushi High School 240 00:14:48,940 --> 00:14:49,910 Ichidai Third High School 241 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:54,760 The top four are finalized. 242 00:14:56,910 --> 00:15:00,830 Inashiro Vocational High School 243 00:14:57,620 --> 00:14:59,840 Kokai U Sagara High? 244 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:00,830 Seriously? 245 00:15:01,300 --> 00:15:04,340 They didn't meet in the fall tournament, but... 246 00:15:04,340 --> 00:15:08,690 The fall tournament's busy with the semifinals. 247 00:15:08,690 --> 00:15:11,800 Well, this is an exciting match-up. 248 00:15:18,020 --> 00:15:19,600 Straight to right-center field! 249 00:15:20,130 --> 00:15:22,600 That's the second run this inning for Sagara! 250 00:15:25,170 --> 00:15:27,840 It's rare to see Narumiya giving up so many hits. 251 00:15:27,840 --> 00:15:31,470 So it was true he hasn't been doing well since summer. 252 00:15:31,470 --> 00:15:33,620 He pitched too much at nationals. 253 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:36,460 He lost the fall tournament early on, 254 00:15:36,460 --> 00:15:38,740 so everyone thought he'd play in the sport festival, 255 00:15:38,740 --> 00:15:40,620 but he didn't. 256 00:15:41,030 --> 00:15:44,220 So he must be in really bad shape. 257 00:16:01,410 --> 00:16:02,600 Out! 258 00:16:02,600 --> 00:16:03,740 Yeah! 259 00:16:03,740 --> 00:16:05,110 Nice third! 260 00:16:05,410 --> 00:16:07,860 They somehow ended the inning. 261 00:16:07,860 --> 00:16:10,110 But that was a good hit, too. 262 00:16:12,750 --> 00:16:14,530 Did he change a bit? 263 00:16:14,530 --> 00:16:17,370 He seems more mature. 264 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:18,810 Itsuki! 265 00:16:19,370 --> 00:16:22,120 Why did you ask for an outside there? 266 00:16:22,120 --> 00:16:23,760 Oh, well. 267 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:26,660 The batter was standing far from the base, 268 00:16:26,660 --> 00:16:30,380 so I thought an inside pitch would be easy to hit for him. 269 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:35,390 He's standing back because he's afraid of the inside pitch. 270 00:16:36,810 --> 00:16:39,750 Throw a bunch of insides todd batters like him. 271 00:16:40,050 --> 00:16:42,890 Until they get sick of it. 272 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,310 What do you want? 273 00:16:47,650 --> 00:16:49,200 Oh, well. 274 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:52,190 You weren't shaking your head at my calls at all, 275 00:16:52,190 --> 00:16:54,570 so I was wondering why. 276 00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:03,960 Are you trying to play on my level? 277 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:08,840 If you are, then please don't. 278 00:17:13,850 --> 00:17:16,130 I know I'm not good enough yet, 279 00:17:16,130 --> 00:17:19,650 but I'll get to where you are. 280 00:17:20,470 --> 00:17:22,060 Itsuki. 281 00:17:22,400 --> 00:17:25,980 So please shake your head more selfishly! 282 00:17:26,570 --> 00:17:29,730 I'll make the calls you want to see. 283 00:17:33,300 --> 00:17:36,660 Nosy, conceited, and overconfident! 284 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:42,420 Following your calls is why we're down runs. 285 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:45,540 You'll get to where I am? 286 00:17:45,540 --> 00:17:47,620 Like I'd let you catch me! 287 00:17:47,940 --> 00:17:49,890 No matter how much you improve, 288 00:17:49,890 --> 00:17:52,500 I'm gonna get even better! 289 00:17:52,500 --> 00:17:53,780 Way, way better! 290 00:17:53,780 --> 00:17:56,350 So much so you won't even be able to see me! 291 00:17:56,350 --> 00:17:57,490 I'll keep chasing! 292 00:17:57,490 --> 00:17:58,880 Until I see your back! 293 00:17:58,880 --> 00:18:00,940 What you'll see will just be an afterimage! 294 00:18:00,940 --> 00:18:03,150 Too bad, Itsuki! Just an afterimage! 295 00:18:03,150 --> 00:18:05,390 Why are you being stubborn about this? 296 00:18:05,720 --> 00:18:07,890 Is the battery all right? 297 00:18:08,270 --> 00:18:09,890 You're not a kid anymore! 298 00:18:09,890 --> 00:18:10,880 Yes, I am! 299 00:18:10,880 --> 00:18:12,400 High schoolers are kids! 300 00:18:13,790 --> 00:18:16,400 Oh, it's nothing unusual. 301 00:18:16,740 --> 00:18:19,520 The Tadano kid's doing his best to keep up. 302 00:18:19,520 --> 00:18:23,730 There aren't many people who can talk to Narumiya like that. 303 00:18:37,970 --> 00:18:39,950 Huh? Narumiya? 304 00:18:39,950 --> 00:18:42,470 What? He's back already? 305 00:18:42,470 --> 00:18:46,980 There goes our bet on how long he'd cry in bed. 306 00:18:53,380 --> 00:18:56,090 You guys have realized, too, haven't you? 307 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:00,950 We were only able to do as we pleased until now because 308 00:19:01,350 --> 00:19:05,180 the third-years kept the whole team in check. 309 00:19:07,410 --> 00:19:09,790 The last team was really strong. 310 00:19:10,210 --> 00:19:14,280 But people might already be saying our team is lacking. 311 00:19:22,590 --> 00:19:24,700 So we've just gotta get what's lacking. 312 00:19:25,320 --> 00:19:29,810 We have so much to do, I have no time to be depressed. 313 00:19:35,860 --> 00:19:38,400 Well, he sure said it. 314 00:19:39,510 --> 00:19:40,800 Damn. 315 00:19:55,700 --> 00:19:56,900 Yeah! 316 00:20:00,670 --> 00:20:05,490 We came here because of Narumiya's invitation. 317 00:20:06,500 --> 00:20:11,310 But we never saw him as our leader. 318 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:13,100 Yeah! 319 00:20:13,100 --> 00:20:14,810 What's going on now? 320 00:20:16,180 --> 00:20:18,250 We can't lose. 321 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:30,310 You seem to be trying some new things. 322 00:20:30,310 --> 00:20:31,100 Yeah. 323 00:20:31,100 --> 00:20:35,960 The coach scheduled a ton of practice games before the off-season. 324 00:20:36,530 --> 00:20:41,870 But Itsuki's stubborn, and he doesn't listen very well. 325 00:20:41,870 --> 00:20:44,860 It's tough to control a cheeky underclassman. 326 00:20:44,860 --> 00:20:46,300 You're one to talk. 327 00:20:47,190 --> 00:20:49,330 I wasn't even on his level when I was a first-year. 328 00:20:49,330 --> 00:20:50,470 You're still saying that? 329 00:20:51,550 --> 00:20:53,160 For the draft, 330 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:56,450 you watch the TV with the coach and the principal, right? 331 00:20:56,890 --> 00:21:00,590 I heard a bunch of reporters come, too, so it sounds like a pain. 332 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:01,710 Yeah. 333 00:21:01,710 --> 00:21:03,490 It is a bit of a pain. 334 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,330 Well, wait for me over there. 335 00:21:10,740 --> 00:21:13,150 The national champion pitcher. 336 00:21:13,790 --> 00:21:17,380 I'll join you with that trophy. 337 00:21:20,820 --> 00:21:22,810 It's the path I've chosen. 338 00:21:23,100 --> 00:21:25,840 I'm ready to go to whoever wants me. 339 00:21:26,180 --> 00:21:28,430 Wow! So cool. 340 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:33,020 I guess I didn't need to worry too much. 341 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:37,540 He's already looking ahead. 342 00:21:39,220 --> 00:21:40,420 But you know, 343 00:21:40,420 --> 00:21:44,440 why do I end up falling so hard? 344 00:21:44,440 --> 00:21:46,010 What's wrong with it? 345 00:21:46,010 --> 00:21:48,300 Think of it as a learning experience. 346 00:21:48,580 --> 00:21:50,050 But it sucks. 347 00:21:50,050 --> 00:21:52,290 I can see everything I don't like about me. 348 00:21:52,290 --> 00:21:53,860 Don't worry. 349 00:21:54,130 --> 00:21:56,550 There's way more than what you're seeing. 350 00:23:31,140 --> 00:23:32,340 The top four have been finalized, 351 00:23:32,340 --> 00:23:35,010 and our next opponent is the batting team, Seiko Academy. 352 00:23:35,010 --> 00:23:36,580 We gotta worry about our next opponent first. 353 00:23:36,580 --> 00:23:38,880 We can talk about the final after we win. 354 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:39,960 Two more! 355 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:41,770 We're all in this together! 356 00:23:41,770 --> 00:23:42,940 Yeah, definitely. 357 00:23:42,940 --> 00:23:44,220 Miyuki's open! 358 00:23:44,220 --> 00:23:45,310 I got it! 359 00:23:45,310 --> 00:23:46,230 Second-years! 360 00:23:46,230 --> 00:23:47,570 Why are you playing soccer? 361 00:23:47,570 --> 00:23:52,400 Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: Step By Step. 362 00:23:50,030 --> 00:23:54,950 Step By Step 363 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:54,450 Let's win the national title!