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Timing Mostafa Balba3

The truth is...

I'm going to get married.

I received a passionate proposal just before.

That I feel like I have to give in to it.

I'm sorry, okay? It feels like I'm rejecting you.

A doctor who has an annual salary of 40 million...

is half French

and will go to Provence tomorrow...

[ Mikkusu Mix Mixed Doubles ]

Hey, hey! Huh? Wait, wait! Huh?!

What?! Hey!

This ball game

has taught me some truths in my life.

Ruru, it's dinner time.

First:

Splendid glory will drive people mad.

My mother was especially ill with it.

My mother was a demon.

Of course, that's just a figurative representation. She actually looks like this.

It's no use hiding.

She's usually like that.

Where should you be?! Huh?!

[ Flower Table Tennis Club ]

In front! In front! In front!

Hit them in front! Snap on it!

Would you be the best in the world like that, idiot?!

I told you to hit them more in front!

You're a genius, you know! You should be shining in the topmost victors' stand!

Second:

who are called parents want to think their children are genius,

and can't accept the reality easily.

Congratulations.

For example, the genius

is that boy.

Singles, Men, in the Hopes division,

the winner is Akihiko Ejima.

Aren't you ashamed to be placed lower in the ranks, you loser?!

If don't have what it takes, then quit!

I want to quit!

Don't act spoiled, you idiot! I'm not listening to your opinion!

Third:

Someday, a prince will rescue me out of this hell someday...

Ejima! Let's go!

...is miracle that never happens.

I came to pick the ball ... will never happen

Look here! Hey!

Fourth:

People often

realize what's important to them too late.

I have imposed my dream to you.

It's alright if you stop playing table tennis.

Mom...

Living an simple life,

an ordinary life... would make you the happiest.

I'm happy that you understand.

Well, the truth is I want you to continue.

My mother is seriously ill after all.

If there is something you want to give to the departed,

please put them in the coffin.

Tamako, we won't be able to close the lid.

And then, I finally was able to get a normal life.

Okay, say cheese!

Yay! Yay!

I spent a normal adolescent life,

and found a normal job.

I have prepared to be in love normally,

and build a normal family.

sorry to ask you suddenly for today's mixed group blind date.

I think I would be able to go since you lack people.

But Ma'am Misaki suddenly will be able to go.

I'm sorry, Tamako! Maybe next time!

I see. I'm glad for you.

I'm 28 years old.

I am conscious that it's a serious problem that I have no partner yet.

Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Miracles don't happen in life.

And if a prince suddenly appears infront of me one day...

Are you alright?

Thank you very much.

Here.

[ table tennis club is launched!! ]

I'm Akihiko Ejima.

I came here wishing for further progress.

My aim is of course, national domination.

And then to win worldwide.

It's a pleasure to meet everyone!

Good luck, Mr Ejima!

With Ejima's efforts,

we are able to be the overall champions only after a year!

Ah, thank you very much.

Is this general affairs job?

Next, we will now move on to the celebratory attractions.

The attraction is the cheer dance from the general affairs section.

Okay, let's go!

Whoa, whoa! Wait! Look out!

Must be hard to do these alone.

Someone should do it. There are people would use them tomorrow.

I'm alright! It would be bad if your back will get hurt.

No, I can't just let a woman in front of me do manual work.

One, two.

Okay!

What's your name again?

I'm Tomita from general affairs...

Tamako Tomita.

Then, I'll call you Tama.

I thought so. It's watermelon seed.

You are quiet.

Since I don't know anything about table tennis,

I don't know what to talk about.

That's what I like about you.

everyone else is talking about table tennis, that I feel relieved with you, Tama.

One truth about life has been overruled.

- Beautifully sunny - Yeah.

Miracles seem to happen too.

Since we're going to have game practice, we'll have five minute break.

Delicious!

You made all these?

Yeah.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Here's my gift.

Thanks.

oh

It's cute.

Then...

Here's mine.

Thank you.

Tama.

What?

Let's play a bit.

No, I can't. It's something I haven't done before.

If you win against me, I'll do anything you'll say.

Anything?

Anything.

Here!

There's no way I could win against you.

It's a pleasant to meet everyone. I'm Airi Ogasawara.

After hearing from several corporate sports teams,

but after hearing from the request of Ejima whom I admire, I have decided.

I will do my best to acquire this company's sun.

Good luck, Airi!

Good luck! You're so cute!

You're already the sun!

It's difficult.

- No, it's not. - It is difficult.

Ejima?

Hello, it's me. Since the tournament is near, you're probably working hard.

I don't want to get in the way. I just want to hear your voice from time to time.

It has been decided that I will be in a mixed doubles with Ogasawara.

Ah, mixed doubles is a doubles team of a guy and a girl.

To be honest, she's difficult and we're not entirely compatible with each other.

I'm completely exhausted.

I see. That must be hard.

I want the tournament to end soon and see you, Tama.

Surprise!

Go, go, Ejima! Do it, do it, Airi!

They are the best! They are the best!

[ Resignation Letter ]

Ah, wait! What?! Wait, wait! Whoa!

[ Yamabiko Station ]

It stinks. I'm soaked.

Where the hell did she go?

What do you expect!

young drunken woman and her mouth smell fills the train.

She probably lacks discipline from her parents.

[ Tomita Taxi ]

Oh well. You sure are lanky.

Hey.

Carry that too.

Listen.

I'll fully discipline you.

Where's your answer?!

...Okay.

It should be "Okay, boss"!

Okay, boss...

I'll be off to work.

Take care.

Ah, of course, it's alright if you always stay here.

But it'll help if you make some little money.

The truth is I have a debt.

Debt?

The amount is not that big, though.

An old friend started an okonomiyaki shop

and when I became a guarantor...

Well, it started with that.

You should not use your family seal that easily.

Yeah.

That's why,

I'm also thinking of selling the club.

There are no students and there is no Coach.

Since her 13th death anniversary is over, I think your mother would understand.

It's just a dream that it would prosper like the good old days, right?

[ Flower Table Tennis Club ]

Snap on it!

Would you be the best in the world like that, idiot?!

Miss?

It's really you, Miss!

I am Yayoi!

I'm Yayoi who's good with back hand drive! Hey, wait!

Miss!

Doesn't it make you laugh?

It's now just a social gathering place.

There's no coach too.

I'm the only one who can teach after all.

To think I was the most problematic child.

With that hair dyed very red.

I'm now just a completely wealthy wife.

I heard you married a doctor?

I was always better in fetching men than playing table tennis anyway.

I've got too much time in my hands so I started playing again.

Why did you return here, Miss?

Well...

If you haven't decided on what you'll do, why don't you become the coach of the club?

I haven't held a racket for 15 years, you know. I've even forgotten the rules.

If you're there, I'm sure the members will increase.

It'll flourish like the old times.

Even the people who are passing by now

really love the club.

And it has become an important place for them.

Yayoi.

For me, table tennis is a dark history

I finally broke free from it

I have no intention of ever going back to it again

I also don't intend to stay here long

I have been approached by a big foreign company.

I have to raise my career.

Hey! What do you think you're doing, Ms Tomita?!

I told you, it's not like that!

You're too clumsy!

So this was the foreign company.

I hate men!

It's no use crying, you know. The two became one after all.

A. Completely forget about him!

B. Get him back!

I'll do A!

That'll be the best! That'll be the best! That'll be the best, Miss.

Thank you for waiting for the mapo tofu.

Come on, eat up, eat up! Ah, here.

It's too spicy!

She's the overall champion in the ninth prefectural tournament, Bambi division.

She's also the runner up in the 21st boys and girls table tennis tournament.

Oh no, she's amazing.

She's the overall champion in the 12th prefectural tournament, Hopes division.

I'm Tamako Tomita.

I'm Motonobu Ochiai, 52 years old!

Running the Ochiai Farm. Table tennis history is three years, eight months.

I'm a reverse penhold drive type. Nice to meet you.

My name is Mika Ochiai. Me and my husband are making cherry tomatoes.

Our specialty is...

Cherry tomato daifuku. Please eat them.

I'm Yuma Sasaki. Attacking chopper type. 17 years old...

Okay, okay, okay.

Who would want to play against the former genius girl first?

No, no. Wait, wait...

Quick

Okay, Dear

Ah, hello

Ah, he's the beginner who just joined and his name is...

Um...

What was it again?

The pervert

Ah!

Could you pay for the cost of cleaning?

That's because you pushed me that time...

- Pushed you down? - Huh? It's my fault?

That's because you got on above me, that's why I wasn't able to hold on to it.

Aren't you the one who unsteadily came to me, right?

It would have been better if you just didn't stand.

I stood up because you came close to me, you know.

That's because you looked at me disgustingly...

Just what are they talking about?!

Ah, his nose is bleeding. Come on, wipe it. Come on.

Why? Come on, come on. Supress it, supress it.

Are you just starting now?

If I win...

How about paying for the cost of the cleaning?

Oh...

Hey, bean sprout.

Carry this too.

Hey, do it properly. If you do that, you won't get pay.

Don't you need money? For consolation money

For payments of child support?

What?!

What's with that look?

Want a piece of me?! Huh? You damn bean sprout! Come on!

I'll report this to the superiors! Punch me! Punch me! Come on!

Ah! Found it!

He's so handsome!

He's so handsome! And she's also cute!

Ah, let's take a picture!

Ah, let's do that!

- You take it, Keita. - Okay, say cheese!

[ Table Tennis Kingdom Akihiko Ejima x Airi Ogasawara The great sensation in mixed doubles ]

- You take it, Keita. - Okay, say cheese!

Here goes

As expected of Ms Tamako. Ms Yayoi barely returns her hits.

It really looks like a real game of table tennis.

Hagiwara, stop immediately hitting with a smash.

Since you're a beginner, you should accurately return the ball from the basics.

Okay

I told you to stop hitting with a smash.

Return it accurately!

Don't hit it like that!

Um, we are curious about the relationship of you two.

[ The talked about handsome and pretty mixed doubles pair Direct hit with Ejima and Ogasawara!! ]

Um, we are curious about the relationship of you two.

We usually hear if the two of you are actually dating.

That's impossible. Since he's my senior and someone I look up to so much.

Well, I think our compatability is good.

Mixed doubles is not limited to 1 plus 1 equals 2.

There may be cases when there will be 3 or 4.

I feel like I'm getting around 50 with Airi.

To be honest, I think nobody can beat us in mixed doubles.

Of course, we intend to be champions in All-Japan.

- Good luck. - Thank you.

- Thank you very much for your time. - Thank you very much too.

If you win against me,

I'll do anything you'll say.

Anything?

Anything.

Withdrawing A. Changing to B.

Hm?

Wow, it sure takes me back.

It has been 20 years since we are mixed doubles and won the prefecture as champions.

Weren't we the perfect pair?

Aren't you working in the city office these days, right Kazu?

You know, I've started to become a coach in a club.

Since you're there, I'm thinking if I should start playing again.

Besides, I'm totally out of shape.

Thank you!

You've probably have realized by now that club management is tough.

I'm going to say this bluntly.

If things go on, we'll have to close.

We have to increase the number of members somehow.

We've handed out leaflets but I think it's not enough.

There is only one way to get publicity for the club: That is to show results.

How about we join All-Japan?

Hm?

What will we join?

All-Japan Table Tennis Championships!

It's not something to laugh about.

Anyone can qualify by registering in the federation.

If we are able to show great results, we can have great publicity!

Tamako, it seems like you're overestimating us.

My total record is 0 wins and 35 losses.

I'm not proud of it, but I won't feel ashamed at all if I lose.

I have a secret plan.

We will squeeze the entries with mixed doubles.

Mixed doubles... Isn't that mixed man and woman doubles?

I see!

Since there are few entries on mixed doubles, the competition is low.

There are also many players who think about singles' pre-finals.

Above all, there probably are no players who specializes in mixed doubles.

We have one month left. If we only train with mixed doubles thoroughly,

we can fight

Miss...

That's a wonderful idea!

That's the only way to save the club! All of us must join!

Sorry but...

I'm, you know...

We won't force anyone to join. Only those who want to.

Then let's decide on pairs.

Yayoi will be paired with Yuma since both of you are the same chopper type.

The two Ochiais will be the married couple pair.

How about you, Miss?

My partner will probably come about now.

Tama.

Let me introduce you!

He was once this club's absolute ace for men's...

Who are you?!

Kazuaki.

When I walked all the way here, my knees got hurt.

I don't know if it's bad or not. I'm going to go to the hospital.

Ow, ow, ow. ow.

Let's decide on the pairs again!

You're in the way! You should move out right after you hit!

Huh? Why do we have to take turns in hitting?

That's how you play!

And we'll use an adhesive...

Even though there's too much, you should evenly spread them...

Move a bit...

You're unexpectedly good at that.

You're just too clumsy.

Here! We'll go riot tomorrow!

We'll create a big sensation to the Flower Table Tennis Club!

Thank you for waiting.

Everyone, eat up nonstop. Gather up strength!

Okay!

Digging in!

Ah! It's spicy!

Maybe you've got the amount of spices wrong?

Maybe we've got it wrong.

Ah, it's me...

Long time no talk...

No, it's not a big of deal.

But I'm playing table tennis. Yeah.

We'll be entering a tournament

Yeah, I will too

I wonder if you're interested, Shiori?

[ All-Japan Table Tennis Championship Tournament - Kanagawa Prefecture Preliminaries ]

We would now like to inform the guests. In the fiscal year of 2018...

Wow! It's big!

Um, where did you get our uniforms?

An acquaintance of mine, who's a dealer, cheaply made them.

My wife made the design though.

Is it too plain?!

No, not at all...

...for now, kindly wait.

what?

That should be put at the back.

In order to protect the vicinity of the game for the players, this tournament...

Ejima!

It's really them!

Ejima's face is really small!

Airi's also really thin compared to watching her on TV.

That's true.

Huh?

They're coming . They're coming .

No way, no way. What? Oh no. No way. No way.

Here they are. Here they are.

Long time no see, Tama.

Since you didn't answer my calls, I was worried.

I'm glad you look okay. We'll play each other in the third round, right?

Hagiwara?

Aren't you the Hisashi Hagiwara?!

I've watched you frequently in your bouts at Korakuen Hall!

Ah...

I'm sorry. Looks like I did something uncalled for.

I'm looking forward

in competing with you.

Bye.

Bouts? What're these bouts?

Come on. We have to get ready.

Table Tennis Championship Tournament, Kanagawa Prefecture Preliminaries.

The first round of mixed male and female doubles...

Miss!

Okay, let's go. Let's do our best.

now, please start the matches in your respective courts.

To all the guests, please give the players

a big round of applause and cheers.

Both of them tend to quickly attack.

[ Yokohama Academy University - Ryuji Tokushima Right Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

There is a high possibility that they will destroy themselves

if the balls were surely returned spinning.

Okay.

Attack with the horizontal down rotation you're good at.

First game.

Yokohama Academy University to serve. Love all.

1 - 0

Dear! Our matches will start soon!

Our opponents are also waiting!

Kanagawa Prefectural Police!

Yell! One, two!

Go go! Yamashita! Go go! Satoh!

Kanagawa Prefectural Police - Seiichiro Yamashita Right Hand Pen Grip Reverse - Frontal Quick Attack Type ]

[ Kanagawa Prefectural Police - Fuuka Satoh Right Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

Officer Satoh!

Don't think we can to return to the prefectural police if we lose!

Understood Chief Inspector Yamashita! I swear in the honor of the riot squad!

Flower Table Tennis Club VS Kanagawa Prefectural Police. Best of five.

The girl's good. Let's aim for the guy.

Huh? What's that again?

Long shot, downward rotation, upward rotation, transverse rotation.

Why don't you just say it instead of signs?

Really?

7 - 1

9 - 1

The person in charge just came!

I'm sorry. When he's nervous, his stomach gets loose...

Come on, dear! Let's go, hurry!

I'm sorry

Dear!

Alright!

0 - 8

Good job.

We weren't able to win a set. How about you?

We also didn't won a round. How about Miss and Hagiwara?

- Yes! - Yes!

3 - 0

That's what I like about you.

I feel relieved when I'm with you, Tama.

I want the tournament to end soon and see you, Tama.

Aren't you ashamed to be placed lower in the ranks, you loser?!

- Alright! - Yes!

0 - 5

I will enter...

a tournament in table tennis.

I wonder if you're interested, Shiori?

You've got it wrong!

Stop!

Ow

Are you alright, Miss?

It hurts...

Since Flower Table Tennis Club

has become impossible to continue the match due to injury, they will abstain.

And because of it, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police team wins this match.

- Okay, slowly. - Careful.

Slowly.

Oh no.

Yuma, here. Eat this.

It's alright, okay?

Is it delicious?

[ The Ejima-Ogasawara Pair are the overall champions! ]

Thank you for waiting.

They're really delicious.

I'm embarrassed. Compared to you all, it's nothing much.

To think he has such a beautiful wife like you.

Dr Yoshioka must be happy

Ah, he's currently the internal medicine section head, right?

Please take care of my husband from now on

Please go ahead

- I'm going to bring this inside. - Okay

I sure am tired

True.

Might as well reduce the field

Since it's not something only the two of us can take fully care of.

It's not like he's still around after all.

Hey, hey, hey. He's going there again today.

- Isn't that cutting classes? - That's bad

Bean sprout!

It seems you're doing well over there.

I brought some meal.

How hot this is.

Don't get carried away.

Let's go to the other side or you'll be the meal.

Don't do anything strange.

I thought I should apologize for forcing you to join the tournament.

Please enter again. It would be bad if things go on and we won't get any members.

How's your foot?

It's still not good. I'm still rehabilitating with walking.

Wait, wait, hey! What're you doing, you pervert?!

Hey!

Okay.

The ankle should be wrapped like that.

What are you?

Hey, talk something about yourself a bit.

Everyone is hesitating about you

Me too

I'm a former pro boxer. Japan Welterweight Rank 2.

- Really? - Yeah. I'm not a pervert.

Since they were wearing the same uniform as my daughter,

I thought I could hear something about my daughter.

Daughter?

She's the child of my ex-wife.

But the time when she last called me her Dad was, how do I say it...

But she doesn't see me.

Why?

Three years ago, my eye was hit and I retired.

I did various jobs but I wasn't able to continue on any of them...

When I was drunk and went home, my wife was with a man I don't recognize.

That's really typical.

That's true

That's the very picture of a boxer's downfall.

And to top it off, it was my complete misunderstanding.

He was my wife's boss who she was cordially asking for advice

Whoa, that's very bad.

That's not different from a pervert. You won't meet your daughter with that.

I heard she joined the table tennis club when she was in middle school.

So I thought maybe I can at least rally with her someday.

That's why you joined the club? That's stubborn.

Yeah, I know enough that things won't be like it used to be.

I know that enough

What's this?

It's the wedding ring

that my wife threw at me.

Gross. Why do you still have it? Better throw it away.

Well, I've thought about throwing it away but...

Are you thinking you will be able to sleep with her again?!

That's foolish

Ah, I got goosebumps. You must cut off your ties already, you know.

Have you even cut off your ties with him?

- Huh? - With that guy.

Huh? What are you talking about?

I'm talking about that bastard with a pierce

Huh?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You're probably dumped.

We should stop this after all.

You'll be really relieved if you say what you want to him.

You can even punch him once. Stand up, stand up.

Squeeze your arms, then put your weight back.

strike his jaw. And he'll fall even with a woman's strength. Bam, bam.

Jaw?

Yeah, yeah.

Like this? Like this?

He'll fall like this.

Raise it up! Raise it up! Do you think you're ace just with that?!

Come on, move your legs! Are you already on your limit?!

Huh? If you're like that, you won't be able to win the world!

So it's just lipservice?!

Come on, your feet's stopping!

Okay! Now, focus!

Okay, properly return the balls!

Okay!

I'm embarrassed.

To think I would get back to him and enter the tournament.

I'm underestimating table tennis too much.

There's no way I could win

Really? When?

Awhile ago. I'm very sure I saw Ms Tomita.

What? How scary! She's completely a stalker!

She really thought she could marry you, Ejima.

She even brings you packed lunch.

Well, they were really bad.

You won't think she would be that cringy, right?

I thought things were awkward when she gave me hand knitted scarf.

That's too forceful.

But is there anyone right now who would wind a ribbon in her gift?

- There isn't! - No, no.

Is that with a new rubber?

- Yeah. - So you changed it?

Even though I changed it, it feels like the balls are strongly bouncing off.

- What if you make it 10? - 10 would be too strong...

It's a great looking racket. Even the rubber is splendidly put on.

You're really good at putting it.

Anybody can do it.

But there are also people who can't do it.

{end of part 1*}

You might not know,

but in this world...

There are people who are really clumsy whatever they do.

But...

You mustn't make fun of people who are doing their best.

Ow...

No, sorry.

a man who lost his job and dumped by his family,

and a woman who was dumped by a man and ran away to the countryside,

what a miserable mixed doubles pair.

It's a horrible pair.

But

aren't you still going to continue?

So what if you were not playing for 15 years?

There are people who wants to continue but can't, you know.

Let's shut them down next year.

Yeah.

I can't hear you!

Yeah!

Are you okay?

Hurry and heal your ankle, Tamako.

You should fix your backhand, beardy.

An unprecedented way to overcome the backhand.

Two hand style

The need of backhand will be gone.

Your qualification to enter will also be gone.

But you're good at hitting with your left.

That's because I was a southpaw during the time I was boxing.

My left has my waist go more.

You should've said that sooner!

Huh?

Doubles are better to combine right hand and left hand players.

You should've said that sooner.

Should we play? Should we play?

We have come here to learn

Please let us play the strongest mixed doubles pair!

Take! Nanami!

[ Iwata Table Tennis Dojo - Takeru Gotoda Left Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

[ Iwata Table Tennis Dojo - Nanae Hidaka Right Shake Hand Grip Back Drop - Assorted Type ]

Hey, hey, old man! Do you even know table tennis?!

You suck too much that there's nothing to talk about!

What are these kids?

If you get provoked, you'll lose.

Hey, hey, old lady! Aren't your legs trembling?!

Drink some glucosamine!

Who's the old lady, huh?!

Alright!

Hey, hey, hey! You suck too much that there's nothing to talk about!

Kids should drink powdered milk!

That's immature.

Please let us play the strongest pair!

I'll let you be my opponents.

Come and get it!

[ Monroe Table Tennis - Jane Esmeralda Right Shake Hand Grip Back Drop - Frontal Quick Attack Type ]

[ Monroe Table Tennis - Toru Yoneda Left Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

A man and a woman pair?

I'm sorry that it's misleading.

Even though he has such a cute face, he's a proper man.

- No, it's not that. - Forget it, forget it.

- Alright! - Yes!

What a vulgar woman!

You should really play on strong opponents on a daily basis.

But I'm already at my limit...

Spicy!

Didn't you get the amount of spices wrong again?

Aren't you two Chinese? Aren't you strong in table tennis?

Stop that. That's just discrimination, you know.

It also doesn't mean that all Brazilians are good in soccer.

We really suck at table tennis.

It was a joke so don't mind it.

Me and him

were dropped out of the reinforced players in the Chinese national team.

We really have no talent.

We have no worth in living.

Chorei!

Chorei!!

[ Szechuan Cuisine - Yanyan Garden - Chan Right Hand Pen Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

Chorei!!

[ Szechuan Cuisine - Yanyan Garden - Chan Right Hand Pen Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

Chorei!!

I think all Brazilians are good in soccer.

You two.

It's fine if we coach you but it's going to be Chinese style.

Of course.

It's simple why Chinese table tennis is best in the world.

Because China has the hardest practice in the world!

Stand up, trash! You'll only rest when you die!

Turn! Turn!

Those who are tired, leave them here!

- Let me carry them even if you're the boss. - Okay.

Don't overdo it.

Faster!

Harder! Harder!

Come on, more! More!

Thanks for waiting!

It lacks spiciness!

This spiciness is not enough!

Not enough!

Make it more spicy!

[ 114 days before All-Japan Table Tennis Championship Tournament ]

[ 99 days before All-Japan Table Tennis Championship Tournament]

Chorei!!

Wait, wait, wait! Shh!

Chorei!!

- Yes!

Very good!

Be sure to win.

What is "chorei"?

Dunno.

Good job.

You were great. We can still go on.

You did great!

[ 2017 All-Japan Table Tennis Corporate Tournament Ejima-Ogasawara Pair Actually Lost in the Preliminaries ]

[ Ejima-Ogasawara Pair's Crushing Defeat! Is the pair over? ]

Oh, wow, it's standing. Will it be complete soon?

It's still being built further ahead. It'll take years.

Then...

You'll still be here for years?

Hmm... There are no better jobs. I guess it can't be helped.

Too bad.

Let me say this.

The next tournament would be my last in participating since my body can't keep up.

I know.

Let's make sure to win.

- You're weird. - What?

Because

you have no reason to enter the tournament.

But you still harshly practice day after day.

True.

I wonder why I'm doing it.

How would I know.

Maybe

I fell in love.

I meant table tennis.

Ooh. That's good to hear.

Whoa! Huh? Hey!

You shouldn't be flirting, idiot!

Idiot!

- Baldie! - So hot, so hot!

Go and get it!

Hey!

Excuse me, let me borrow that.

Hold this

Baldie!

No!

More! Inside! Inside!

Hello.

Yes?

Ah, do you want to play?

No, no, no.

Um, we heard that

Hisashi Hagiwara is indebted in this place.

- Here. - Thank you.

Um, is he a bother? Is he doing it seriously?

Beardie is doing his best.

He's called Beardie. So Dad's being called as Beardie.

Sorry.

This girl is somehow attached to him.

But it's too much if you don't forgive him already.

True.

There is a company

that said that they want to hire him for their business.

Even though he might not be that useful.

Um...

How is he really?

He's really serious.

Even if we go out and drink, he doesn't drink even a drop.

He's doing his very best even in work and table tennis.

He's always

carrying the picture of you two with him.

Hmm. If that's the case...

Shall we bring him back?

Really? Alright!

But he might fail in the interview.

He doesn't even have a necktie.

It's alright. I'm going to choose for him.

Really?

Excuse me...

But anyway, when is that interview?

It's on next Sunday at the main office in Shinjuku.

[ 7 days before the tournament on Sunday ]

Tama.

I want you to apologize the other day.

I'm sorry that I said those harsh things.

It's alright. It's the truth anyway.

You're participating in mixed doubles with him again this year, right?

What's your relationship with him?

Relationship?

Just a partner in mixed doubles.

That's all.

We won't participate.

Huh?

Even though we sent an entry, we won't enter as mixed doubles.

Me and Airi are over.

Do you mean as a mixed doubles pair?

I meant for both.

Tama.

I want be paired with you.

Of course, I meant for both.

Hey! Tama, wait!

Wait, Tama!

Can you please stop teasing me?!

I was really a fool!

I really regret that I was careless.

I'm also sorry for spreading bad rumors in the company.

I understand now.

They just wanted me and Airi to make a popular pair.

Even if you say that now...

The truth is, I already knew since the first time we met.

I knew that you're Tamako Tomita that had a former position of quick attacks.

I was pretending to not notice it since you seem to be hiding it.

I want you to be by my side.

The only times when I can forget the pressure that I must win

are the times when I'm with you.

It must only be you.

Tama...

[ Flower Table Tennis Club ]

[ 6 days before the tournament on Sunday ]

You were really great today.

- Really? - I was done for with a smash.

See, see, see. I'm pretty perfect.

Your movement is kind of slow, you know.

Are you trying to get back the pain?

If you break it now, it will do more harm than good.

Hey, it's already too loose.

That's not true. You're the one who's moving too much.

Right, Yuma?

Here, if you please.

Huh?

Our opponents are high schoolers. Furthermore, they came from a veteran school.

We're unlucky.

There aren't opponents whom we can be lucky.

Ochiai, don't get stomach pains this time.

Okay.

We are in the same court with Tamako and Hagiwara.

Our next opponents will be you two.

Our opponents are the worst. How did it end up like this?

It just means it's completely different from a year ago. Be sure to play greatly.

- Welcome. - Right, Miss?

Welcome.

Your father told me that you might be here.

I'm kinda busy now...

I want to hear your answer.

What's this about?

Tamako.

It's between us.

It's got nothing to do with you. Let's talk outside.

Stop it.

People who got nothing to do with this should stay out!

You probably know what you already did to Tamako.

Aren't you an ex-criminal?

Stop it!

Ejima, just leave for today.

Please.

It's alright if you don't come back!

Put some chili oil in the entrance!

What a thick-skinned bastard.

Beardie.

It's better if let him have it or he'll get cocky.

Beardie!

I...

...want to get back with Ejima.

Are you serious about that?

Didn't we worked hard to defeat him?

Same goes for you. Are you seriously going with that delusion?

Those two are geniuses.

It's not easy for a novice like you and a second-hand goods like me

to win against them in table tennis even if we had special training for a year.

So you'll just

throw away the game?

How about you?

Don't you have interview on Sunday?

Did you turn it down?

Of course.

You were happily fawning over them after all.

You haven't cut ties with them at all after all.

You're probably glad you didn't throw away the ring.

I think so too.

Normally get married and be able to get normal happiness.

That's my dream.

I hate table tennis so much.

Since I was small,

I've always loved Ejima.

He said he needs me.

Even though I think I'm an idiot.

But...

I love him.

Okay.

I will also go back to my wife and daughter's place.

We will be able to get what we wanted in the first place. Isn't that great?

Guys...

Sorry.

I'm indebted to you.

Thanks to you I can rally with my daughter.

Be happy.

Yuma.

But...

If Hagiwara's gone...

If they won't be able to play...

What will happen to the club?!

It will be over.

It's already over.

I'm sorry everyone.

I'll do that too.

You don't have to worry about us.

You've shown us enough to dream about.

We also played table tennis after a long time and it was fun.

I've made this very spicy that you'll die.

Hey, bean sprout!

Take this.

- It's alright already. - Just take it.

I just cannot settle down.

Aren't you actually relieved?

Hm?

You don't actually have to feign being sick.

We'll lose anyway.

But it was a dream to join an All-Japan tournament.

But didn't you thought to just let her be?

[ To Yuma Sasaki ]

[ Due to lack of attendance and units acquired, graduating would be difficult ]

I see. So you decided to not enter the matches.

So you finally became a little more aware.

A wife has their own duties after all.

Yes.

Do you know what the women's association's wives think about you?

They said you're a former delinquent and wears flashy clothes.

I know.

I also know that it's my fault that you were not able...

to be the president.

Ah! Looks good! It's good, good.

Hey! I found something good!

That looks good.

But you know, this also looks good.

If you choose that, this should look good.

- That looks good. - Looks great.

- Here he is. - Thank you for waiting.

Good evening.

No, no, no. Please don't be so hard.

No, no.

It's alright if you a little.

Just one cup.

Welcome. Please let me take your coat.

Tama! Tama!

Since the tournament is near, my friends tries to cheer me up.

Eji!

Hey Mizu! Kasumi!

Good evening.

She's my girlfriend, Tama.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Tama.

- Later then. - Later.

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Here.

Cheers.

I'm happy you came.

I'm looking for a new condo where the both of us can live together.

When can you move with me?

Let's choose the furnitures together.

You're spending the night with me, right?

[ The Day of All-Japan Table Tennis Championships Kanagawa Prefecture Preliminaries ]

[ I'm off. - Yuma ]

[ Hibari Construction Company ]

[ We were secretly taking pictures of her during lunch break. Sorry. ]

Thank you for letting me work here again.

You should start with this!

Good morning...

Miss.

We decided to enter the tournament.

We can't let this end after all.

The first round of mixed man and woman doubles will soon start.

Let's shut them down!

If you really do not feel like playing,

I will be the one who will stomaches instead.

Let's play.

[ Sagamihara Daiichi High - Seiya Azuma Right Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

[ Sagamihara Daiichi High - Iroha Tada Right Shake Hand Grip Front Back - Front Swift Attack Type ]

Everyone is playing table tennis with different sentiments.

They come to the club with different sentiments.

If we don't finish this properly,

everyone can't move on.

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Mika Ochiai Right Shake Hand Grip Front Back - Drive Attack Type ]

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Motonobu Ochiai Right Hand Pen Grip Reverse - Drive Attack Type ]

Are you just starting now?

If I win, how about paying for the cost of the cleaning?

You mustn't make fun of people who are doing their best.

Are you alright?

Be happy.

What are you doing here?

What about your interview?!

Why did you come here...

I've come to pick you up.

My partner.

What took you so long?!

We're up after the chopper pair.

We should not let them wait.

Inflammable garbage is during Tuesday, you know.

- Dad. - Hurry and get on.

We're going to fly!

It is within the scope of the strict observance of road traffic!

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Yuma Sasaki Right Shake Hand Grip Back Drop - Chopper Attack Type ]

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Yayoi Yoshioka Right Shake Hand Grip Back Drop - Chopper Attack Type ]

11 - 8. Game and match to

Mogami automobiles.

Here they are!

Kanagawa Prefectural Police! Yell!

One, two!

Go go! Satoh! Go go! Yamashita!

You remember last year's data, right?

Yes, Ma'am! The man's backhand is nothing!

If we lose!

you'll spend your life working in the small neighborhood police station.

Understood! Inspector Sergeant Satoh!

Flower Table Tennis Club VS Kanagawa Prefectural Police.

Best of five. First game.

Flower Table Tennis Club, to serve. Love all.

1 - 0

Yes!

We won!

Thank you very much.

Just as I thought.

It's refreshing to go there.

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

- But I... - You were close.

Do you think you might be able to win next year?

Is it alright...

if I continue?

Your showing...

too much of your thighs, though.

[ Hisashi Hagiwara Tamako Tomita (Flower Table Tennis Club) ]

[ Akihiko Ejima Airi Ogasawara (Nagisa Technology) ]

[ Finals ]

We would now like to inform all guests of the event.

The final matches for the 2017 All-Japan Table Tennis Championships

Kanagawa Preliminaries for the man and woman mixed doubles will soon start.

This final matches for the man and woman mixed doubles

will have five games match.

Did you stop putting your name in front?

I'm going to tear off your pierce.

I'm sure you're going to regret this decision.

Is that promise still valid?

If I win, you'll do anything I'll say.

If I win...

make her happy.

Huh?! What are you blabbing about so arrogantly?!

You're just a person of the past.

Since we're going to thoroughly crush you, let's have a good game.

The matches to decide the champion in Kanagawa prefecture will now start.

Scary!

I sure am welling up.

Yeah.

Thank you very much.

[ First Game ]

You can do it!

It's finally starting. You can do it!

Nagisa Technology VS Flower Table Tennis Club.

Best of five. First game.

Nagisa Technology to serve. Love all.

[ Nagisa Technology - Airi Ogasawara Right Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

Alright!

[ Nagisa Technology - Akihiko Ejima Right Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - All-Rounder Type] Alright!

1 - 0

1 - 0

5 - 2

Don't mind it, don't mind it. You can do it!

It's not over yet! You can do it!

9 - 4

Game to Nagisa Technology. 11 - 6.

- It's not over yet. - Yeah.

You're playing a good game so just don't be careless you two.

[ Second Game ]

Game to Nagisa Technology.

11 - 2

Focus.

They're strong...

You can do it!

Even though you didn't go to the interview,

make sure to make the two of them happy this time.

I'm satisfied having to fight this far.

You've got it wrong.

You're misunderstanding.

I threw my ring long ago.

Huh?

Don't you think he has a good sense?

That's why I want you to get a job.

If not, I won't feel comfortable getting married to him. Do you get it?

Huh?!

Seiko!

He's the boss of my wife who I punched before.

They said they became close because of that.

Don't give up, Beardie!

She's calling me Beardie.

It's not my job to make them happy.

Why did you lie?

If I didn't, you'll have a hard time going to him, right?

That's why I made myself the bad guy.

Don't flatter me. You just wanted to show off, right?

No. I did that for you...

It's alright already.

Have you at least played a rally with your daughter?

She

quit the table tennis club after one week.

That's foolish.

Oh well, she got me.

[ Third Game ]

1 - 0

Alright!

Go!

Yes!

They can do it! They can do it!

8 - 10

- Tamako! - Beardie!

Game to Flower Table Tennis Club.

11 - 8

They took one...

They took one! Nice one!

- Yes! - Beardie!

[ Fourth Game ]

7 - 8

- Alright! - Yes!

Wow!

Looks like the flow has changed.

She finally comes back.

Our Miss.

Game to Flower Table Tennis Club.

[ Final Game ]

Go!

I wonder just what is normal happiness?

Everyone

is just strenuously living their special lives everyday.

Don't step back, go in front!

Front! Front!

Hit them in front! Don't run away!

Snap on it!

Don't act spoiled!

What you feel doesn't matter.

You should shine!

Don't run away!

One step in front!

Courage!

Courage!

One step in front!

Take one step in front!

Courage!

Mom.

I understand a little bit now.

The reason why I have to do my best

is not for my self.

The reason I have to shine

is to illuminate my surroundings.

So that everyone would shine.

Right?

But...

But you know, Mom...

Even I...

Won't be able to shine alone.

Because everyone is there...

Because there are people who illuminates me...

Go!

That's why...

Me too.

11 - 9

Game and match to Nagisa Technology.

Alright!

Yes!

Airi. Hey...

Good job.

Good job.

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Hisashi Hagiwara Left Shake Hand Grip Both Sides - Drive Attack Type ]

[ Flower Table Tennis Club - Tamako Tomita Right Shake Hand Grip Front and Back - Frontal Quick Attack Type ]

They did well. Thank goodness.

Okay, okay, okay, okay! Move, move, move, move!

I'll pour it to your head.

Watch out, watch out! I'm colliding with everyone, colliding!

Here's your boiling mapo tofu. Thank you for waiting!

Here! We won't be responsible if you die here, okay?!

[ All-Japan Table Tennis Championship "Mixed Doubles Division" Hagiwara - Tomita Pair are regular customers ]

Hurry, Chan! You're slow! Hurry! Hurry!

[ Commemorative photo with Hagiwara - Tomita Pair ] Hurry, Chan! You're slow! Hurry! Hurry!

Let's take a break.

Just a bit more.

Hey, let's take a break.

Shall we make the farm bigger?

Until there and longer!

As long as we hire someone, okay?

Okay, okay.

Ah! Hey, hey! It's burning, it's burning! Hey!

Can you please turn it! Turn it, turn it! Please turn it!

Dear! Don't just stare! Come on, pour them, pour them!

Here, here.

Ah! The pizza's here!

Ma'am, go, go! Go and get it!

Okay!

What's wrong, come on!

Or else, we won't pay you!

Yes, boss.

Thankfully, all the debt was paid

by my friend who runs the yakitori shop.

No.

I think it was a takoyaki shop.

I wonder what I said to Tamako?

Well, the details don't matter.

Let's hurry and go! Hurry! Let's hurry and run!

Good afternoon.

You're also going to play table tennis, Hirano?

Here I go!

Hello, this is Flower Table Tennis Club.

Yes, thank you very much.

Yes. Yes. Yes...

I'm sorry but Wednesday is full.

There are still slots on Monday though.

Okay. Thank you very much.

There are more applying?

We still got a long way to go. Our target is 100 members!

Furthermore, national expansion!

- Work hard, secretary head! - Okay!

You're late. Four pairs are waiting.

Our first opponents, come on!

Let's have a good game!

We won't go easy on you, okay? Go all out as if your life depends on it!

This ball game

will teach you some truths about life.

Miracles don't happen in life.

Only suitable people gets suitable results.

Looks like I'm also seriously ill with it.

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