1 00:00:05,906 --> 00:00:10,111 Fujii! Don't be sad you lost to the dummies in the Special Course. 2 00:00:10,177 --> 00:00:12,480 I know how humiliation feels. 3 00:00:13,014 --> 00:00:16,317 I pissed my pants in front of everyone! 4 00:00:16,984 --> 00:00:20,488 Compared to him, it's nothing! 5 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:22,023 Smoke one and feel better. 6 00:00:24,125 --> 00:00:25,593 I'm not the same as you. 7 00:00:25,659 --> 00:00:28,029 -What? -Meanie! 8 00:00:34,435 --> 00:00:37,138 Hey! Why are you looking away? 9 00:00:37,204 --> 00:00:40,274 It's embarrassing having a lesson and walking at the same time. 10 00:00:40,341 --> 00:00:42,476 Plus, Mr. Smarty-pants is watching. 11 00:00:42,543 --> 00:00:47,181 Ah, the kid you beat, Ryo Fujii. 12 00:00:47,248 --> 00:00:49,617 Just ignore a guy like him! 13 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:52,553 He'll never get into UTokyo anyway. 14 00:00:53,320 --> 00:00:56,657 Next! What's 145 times three? 15 00:01:02,096 --> 00:01:04,065 Damn it! 16 00:01:04,131 --> 00:01:07,601 But you do need to get a minimum of five people in, right? 17 00:01:08,135 --> 00:01:09,236 Yeah. 18 00:01:09,303 --> 00:01:11,639 So you need at least one more student. 19 00:01:11,705 --> 00:01:13,074 Yeah, that's right. 20 00:01:13,140 --> 00:01:16,544 You said you have someone, but when are they coming? 21 00:01:16,610 --> 00:01:18,345 That super genius student. 22 00:01:18,412 --> 00:01:20,181 No need to rush. They'll come. 23 00:01:20,247 --> 00:01:23,951 You have to hurry and begin intensive study! 24 00:01:24,018 --> 00:01:25,419 That's it, tell him! 25 00:01:25,486 --> 00:01:27,721 We really need you, Ms. Kishimoto! 26 00:01:27,788 --> 00:01:30,324 Ms. Kishimoto, this is for you. 27 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:32,693 This looks delicious! 28 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:35,729 Our restaurant survived thanks to you. 29 00:01:35,796 --> 00:01:37,898 Thank you so much. 30 00:01:37,965 --> 00:01:42,703 That's an exaggeration. This guy begged me to help. 31 00:01:42,770 --> 00:01:44,171 I don't remember begging. 32 00:01:44,238 --> 00:01:45,606 Don't be embarrassed. 33 00:01:45,673 --> 00:01:49,977 But I'm really happy. You came to our rural town. 34 00:01:50,044 --> 00:01:54,748 It's nothing, this is a nice place. Cape Taibusa is wonderful. 35 00:01:54,815 --> 00:01:57,751 You are so knowledgeable. Have you come here before? 36 00:01:57,818 --> 00:02:00,454 Yes, once, for work. 37 00:02:01,021 --> 00:02:02,857 Is that so? 38 00:02:02,923 --> 00:02:04,825 Thank you for the meal. 39 00:02:04,892 --> 00:02:07,128 -Please come again. -Thank you very much. 40 00:02:16,704 --> 00:02:18,739 -Thank you! -I'll eat the leftovers. 41 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:20,608 All clear. 42 00:02:22,510 --> 00:02:26,147 Sorry, I just meant to say hello, and they insisted I eat. 43 00:02:26,213 --> 00:02:29,483 It's alright. Much better than me eating with that asshole. 44 00:02:29,550 --> 00:02:30,985 Watch your language. 45 00:02:31,051 --> 00:02:33,154 He's really sorry for what happened. 46 00:02:33,954 --> 00:02:35,189 Don't hold a grudge. 47 00:02:35,256 --> 00:02:37,424 That's a waste of a life. 48 00:02:38,292 --> 00:02:39,126 Yes, ma'am. 49 00:02:40,394 --> 00:02:42,663 So, how are things progressing? 50 00:02:43,164 --> 00:02:44,832 Most are in agreement, 51 00:02:44,899 --> 00:02:47,801 but that one person still hasn't changed. 52 00:02:48,602 --> 00:02:49,570 Ah. 53 00:02:50,437 --> 00:02:53,040 Divisors of 24! Amano! 54 00:02:53,107 --> 00:02:59,113 24? 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. 55 00:02:59,180 --> 00:03:02,483 Correct! Now divisors of 36, Seto! 56 00:03:02,550 --> 00:03:06,921 36? Um, 1, 2, 3… what else? 57 00:03:06,987 --> 00:03:08,622 4, um… 58 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:10,791 6, 9, 12, 18, 36. 59 00:03:10,858 --> 00:03:13,394 Too slow! The grade schoolers will laugh at you. 60 00:03:13,460 --> 00:03:16,931 What is this punishment game? Why do we have to run? 61 00:03:16,997 --> 00:03:20,201 Mr. Yanagi says math is Sparta. 62 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:22,570 Ten more laps for complainers! 63 00:03:22,636 --> 00:03:25,339 I'll do it, I'll do anything. 64 00:03:25,406 --> 00:03:26,941 What is that? 65 00:03:27,007 --> 00:03:30,678 At my sacred school, Spartan training in these modern times? 66 00:03:30,744 --> 00:03:34,114 Gives me the creeps. Do something! 67 00:03:34,181 --> 00:03:37,151 I just told them to stop. 68 00:03:37,718 --> 00:03:41,188 But Mr. Sakuragi said, "Don't meddle with the Special Course!" 69 00:03:43,357 --> 00:03:46,293 How's Fujii? I'm sure he's working as hard as ever. 70 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:49,697 Well… Ever since he lost the contest, 71 00:03:49,763 --> 00:03:53,200 I guess you'd call it a slump. 72 00:03:53,267 --> 00:03:56,537 There's no way I can lose to those idiots. 73 00:03:56,604 --> 00:03:59,807 That was a once-in-a-decade type of accident. 74 00:03:59,873 --> 00:04:03,043 Fujii, don't work too hard, okay? 75 00:04:06,313 --> 00:04:08,415 Don't tell me what to do, Third-Rate! 76 00:04:09,149 --> 00:04:11,619 -That's bad. -Yes. 77 00:04:12,486 --> 00:04:13,887 Chairman. 78 00:04:18,626 --> 00:04:21,729 -Another contest? -Yes, Fujii wants to. 79 00:04:21,795 --> 00:04:25,032 At this rate, I'm worried about his mental health. 80 00:04:25,099 --> 00:04:28,202 Settling the score with a fair test 81 00:04:28,269 --> 00:04:29,737 is the role of the instructor. 82 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:36,076 Use the Common Test for University Admissions. 83 00:04:36,143 --> 00:04:37,911 -Then nobody can complain. -Huh? 84 00:04:37,978 --> 00:04:41,081 -Very good. -Sir! The level is too high! 85 00:04:41,148 --> 00:04:42,850 It will be a good experience. 86 00:04:43,417 --> 00:04:46,353 English, Math, and Literature. The test is two weeks. 87 00:04:46,420 --> 00:04:50,024 The Special Course student with the highest score will be counted. 88 00:04:50,090 --> 00:04:51,825 Those scores will go against Fujii's. 89 00:04:52,393 --> 00:04:57,164 Fine. In that case, don't make the losing class disband. 90 00:04:57,231 --> 00:04:59,533 -That's… -No, the loser immediately disbands. 91 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:01,268 -Sir! -But, Chairman. 92 00:05:01,335 --> 00:05:06,807 If you lose, you can't make a new course with a slightly different name. 93 00:05:06,874 --> 00:05:09,843 Swear you will never again do such petty things. 94 00:05:09,910 --> 00:05:11,679 -If you can, I'll do it. -Sure 95 00:05:11,745 --> 00:05:14,581 No. There's too much difference in ability. 96 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:16,583 -Give us a handicap. -Handicap? 97 00:05:16,650 --> 00:05:19,620 How about if they get over half of Fujii's score, 98 00:05:19,687 --> 00:05:21,088 the Special Course wins? 99 00:05:21,155 --> 00:05:22,189 Not necessary. 100 00:05:22,256 --> 00:05:23,824 Hang on now. 101 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:28,028 We won't have the advantage with the types of questions. 102 00:05:28,095 --> 00:05:30,097 It's the Common Test! 103 00:05:30,164 --> 00:05:32,633 Fujii will definitely score over 700. 104 00:05:32,700 --> 00:05:35,436 We could get 200 if we're lucky. 105 00:05:35,502 --> 00:05:37,538 Our kids couldn't possibly win. 106 00:05:37,604 --> 00:05:39,940 We can't ask them to protect the Special Course. 107 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:42,176 Have you ever thought about how they feel? 108 00:05:42,242 --> 00:05:45,346 They want to go to UTokyo, they trust us, they're fighting. 109 00:05:45,412 --> 00:05:47,314 Are you going to abandon them? 110 00:05:47,381 --> 00:05:49,049 Blah-blah-blah! Enough from you. 111 00:05:49,116 --> 00:05:50,250 Hey! 112 00:05:50,317 --> 00:05:52,252 You can fight somewhere else. 113 00:05:54,154 --> 00:05:56,390 Hold the competition in two weeks. 114 00:05:56,457 --> 00:05:58,425 No handicap. 115 00:05:59,126 --> 00:06:00,327 It's agreed. 116 00:06:03,030 --> 00:06:05,833 I told you, there's a super genius student. 117 00:06:07,101 --> 00:06:08,469 Our secret weapon. 118 00:06:09,903 --> 00:06:11,505 Could it be Kosugi? 119 00:06:15,642 --> 00:06:17,578 What? We're doing it again? 120 00:06:17,644 --> 00:06:20,981 -Are you serious? -Why did you accept that contest? 121 00:06:21,048 --> 00:06:25,786 You'll have to take the Common Test on the road to UTokyo eventually. 122 00:06:25,853 --> 00:06:27,921 It's good to start early. 123 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:30,491 That may be true, but the contest is in two weeks. 124 00:06:30,557 --> 00:06:33,727 -That's one week shorter than last time. -Yeah. 125 00:06:33,794 --> 00:06:36,096 If we lose, the course is gone. No way. No, no! 126 00:06:36,163 --> 00:06:38,699 We have zero chance. What can we do? 127 00:06:38,766 --> 00:06:42,169 -Everyone calm down. -The teacher got us all here. 128 00:06:42,236 --> 00:06:44,538 -What'll he do if we disband? -What will happen? 129 00:06:44,605 --> 00:06:48,842 Yeah, yeah, enough. Fine, I won't expect anything from you. 130 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:52,846 This time, it's a competition of the highest scores. 131 00:06:52,913 --> 00:06:55,682 So one person is enough. 132 00:06:56,650 --> 00:06:58,252 The Special Course captain will be… 133 00:07:01,088 --> 00:07:01,922 …him. 134 00:07:09,163 --> 00:07:10,264 Huh? 135 00:07:10,898 --> 00:07:11,899 What?! 136 00:07:15,202 --> 00:07:17,704 But Kenta's not even a Special Course student. 137 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:20,007 I scouted him. He wants to get into UTokyo. 138 00:07:20,073 --> 00:07:22,509 -Huh? -Sir, do you know his grades? 139 00:07:22,576 --> 00:07:25,946 -He's the lowest ranking in our year! -I don't think he even ranks! 140 00:07:26,013 --> 00:07:27,481 You're not much better… 141 00:07:27,548 --> 00:07:29,783 No, I'm better than Kenta. 142 00:07:29,850 --> 00:07:33,187 Sir, are you serious? It's Kenta! 143 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:42,963 Ms. Tamura. Show me Kenta Hara's grades. 144 00:07:43,030 --> 00:07:45,899 -Huh? Alright. -Thank you. 145 00:07:46,467 --> 00:07:47,968 Here you are. 146 00:07:49,169 --> 00:07:52,506 Why? Why Kenta of all people? 147 00:07:52,573 --> 00:07:55,342 I don't know what he's thinking. 148 00:07:55,409 --> 00:07:57,744 Hey, what is this? What do you want with Kenta? 149 00:07:57,811 --> 00:08:01,882 -One, one, one, all ones. -Speak to me. 150 00:08:01,949 --> 00:08:03,083 Why Kenta… 151 00:08:03,650 --> 00:08:04,852 Ms. Mizuno! 152 00:08:06,420 --> 00:08:09,890 Hey Kenta, starting today, these are your new classmates. 153 00:08:10,858 --> 00:08:12,860 -I'll study? -Yeah. 154 00:08:12,926 --> 00:08:14,161 Watch this. 155 00:08:14,962 --> 00:08:15,829 Kenta. 156 00:08:16,697 --> 00:08:17,965 What's 800 plus 200? 157 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:19,199 Hm? 158 00:08:23,871 --> 00:08:24,705 See? 159 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:26,573 -I told you. -You're pretty bad too. 160 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:29,076 Sir, this has got to be a mistake. 161 00:08:29,142 --> 00:08:29,977 What will you do? 162 00:08:30,043 --> 00:08:32,880 Nothing. The Special Course captain is Kenta. 163 00:08:32,946 --> 00:08:36,350 I'm not teaching anyone who doesn't want to learn. 164 00:08:36,416 --> 00:08:38,252 -Let's go, Kenta. -Yeah. 165 00:08:38,318 --> 00:08:40,888 Hey, what is going on? 166 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:43,857 -Oh, it's you. -The Special Course captain is Kenta? 167 00:08:43,924 --> 00:08:46,393 Him, in UTokyo? Give me a break. 168 00:08:46,460 --> 00:08:48,896 When will you get bored of making a fool of me? 169 00:08:49,663 --> 00:08:52,633 -You're mighty testy today. -Don't change the subject! 170 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:55,235 Explain yourself! What is this? 171 00:08:55,302 --> 00:08:58,205 This worm could never aim for UTokyo. 172 00:08:58,272 --> 00:09:00,474 -Oh yeah? -You can tell by looking at him. 173 00:09:00,541 --> 00:09:03,043 He's missing a few screws up here. 174 00:09:03,110 --> 00:09:05,913 He's always crawling on the ground, going after bugs. 175 00:09:05,979 --> 00:09:07,748 It's like, which one is the worm? 176 00:09:07,814 --> 00:09:09,750 -Fujii. -You all. 177 00:09:09,816 --> 00:09:13,186 None of you think he can get into UTokyo, so don't pretend! 178 00:09:13,253 --> 00:09:14,454 I told you before. 179 00:09:15,122 --> 00:09:18,058 Before you criticize others, fix your own personality. 180 00:09:18,125 --> 00:09:19,826 UTokyo's impossible for you now. 181 00:09:20,527 --> 00:09:22,663 -Bye. Let's go, Kenta. -Hang on. 182 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:26,333 -What's this crap? -No! 183 00:09:29,102 --> 00:09:30,938 Is it really so important? 184 00:09:31,672 --> 00:09:35,275 Put it away. This is a school, not your yard. 185 00:09:35,342 --> 00:09:37,177 -Understand? -Stop! 186 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:41,815 -Hey! -Kenta, go get it. 187 00:09:41,882 --> 00:09:44,785 -Did you need to do that? -Fujii, smarten up. 188 00:09:52,326 --> 00:09:53,260 Ow. 189 00:09:54,161 --> 00:09:55,529 No, Kenta! 190 00:09:55,596 --> 00:09:59,266 -No, stop, Kenta! -Let go, Kenta! 191 00:09:59,333 --> 00:10:01,301 -Calm down. -Amano! 192 00:10:01,368 --> 00:10:03,470 Ouch. He's the worst. 193 00:10:04,338 --> 00:10:06,707 Fujii, apologize to Kenta. 194 00:10:06,773 --> 00:10:09,142 Huh? He's the one who got violent. 195 00:10:09,209 --> 00:10:11,044 Why do I have to apologize to him? 196 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:13,213 He's not worth living. 197 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:16,049 Hey that's enough from you. 198 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:20,053 Hey, Kenta. Violence is never the answer. 199 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:21,989 Whoever starts it gets the blame. 200 00:10:22,055 --> 00:10:24,558 Idiot! He doesn't understand. 201 00:10:24,625 --> 00:10:29,496 Anyway you don't have to twist Fujii's arm to beat him. 202 00:10:30,097 --> 00:10:30,964 Huh? 203 00:10:31,698 --> 00:10:33,600 Kenta, beat me? 204 00:10:33,667 --> 00:10:36,403 What, in arm wrestling? Give me a break! 205 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:39,306 You'll compete in two weeks. There's no rush. 206 00:10:40,707 --> 00:10:43,610 If you lose, all of you. You too. 207 00:10:44,211 --> 00:10:47,214 Put your head on the ground and apologize to me. 208 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:48,348 Wanna make a bet? 209 00:10:48,915 --> 00:10:50,917 If I lose, I'll bow down to you. 210 00:10:51,451 --> 00:10:54,721 If you lose, join the Special Course study camp. 211 00:10:55,756 --> 00:10:57,724 It'll never happen. Sure. 212 00:11:01,561 --> 00:11:04,264 Go on, crawl on the ground. 213 00:11:04,331 --> 00:11:05,399 Worm. 214 00:11:08,702 --> 00:11:11,805 He's really the worst. Rotten to the core. 215 00:11:11,872 --> 00:11:13,540 Are you okay, Kenta? 216 00:11:17,811 --> 00:11:21,782 Mr. Sakuragi. Ms. Tamura wants to talk to you. 217 00:11:23,517 --> 00:11:24,651 Okay! 218 00:11:24,718 --> 00:11:27,054 I can see what you're doing. 219 00:11:27,554 --> 00:11:28,522 What's this about? 220 00:11:28,588 --> 00:11:31,825 You can't beat Fujii, so you're getting Kenta to join 221 00:11:31,892 --> 00:11:34,194 so he will pull his childhood friend Kosugi in. 222 00:11:34,961 --> 00:11:38,365 She's the only one who can beat Fujii. 223 00:11:38,432 --> 00:11:40,167 You're really a mean man. 224 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:44,838 Listen. If you use Kenta for your own gain 225 00:11:44,905 --> 00:11:46,840 and he's harmed even a bit, 226 00:11:47,407 --> 00:11:49,276 I will never forgive you. 227 00:11:49,843 --> 00:11:53,280 No matter what happens, I'm never joining the Special Course. 228 00:11:58,485 --> 00:12:02,823 Your secret weapon was Kosugi after all. 229 00:12:02,889 --> 00:12:04,758 You strategist, you. 230 00:12:05,525 --> 00:12:07,928 I've never been targeting Kosugi. 231 00:12:07,994 --> 00:12:10,630 Huh? Then why Kenta? 232 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:12,232 You want to know? 233 00:12:14,034 --> 00:12:15,102 Come. 234 00:12:16,103 --> 00:12:19,539 You know, I didn't come to catch bugs. 235 00:12:19,606 --> 00:12:21,808 What are you going to tell me? 236 00:12:21,875 --> 00:12:24,010 Just wait! Oh! There's one! 237 00:12:24,878 --> 00:12:26,847 Oof! Alright! Got it. 238 00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:29,116 I caught it! Kenta. 239 00:12:29,182 --> 00:12:30,250 Look. 240 00:12:36,490 --> 00:12:39,259 Japanese Tiger Beetle. It sometimes looks backward, 241 00:12:39,326 --> 00:12:41,528 so it's sometimes called "the pathfinder." 242 00:12:41,595 --> 00:12:43,296 It digs a hole and lives in it. 243 00:12:43,363 --> 00:12:45,499 It's a vulnerable species in Gunma and Saga. 244 00:12:45,565 --> 00:12:48,869 In Aomori, Tochigi, and Tokyo it's a near-threatened species. 245 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:51,071 Whoa, amazing. 246 00:13:03,183 --> 00:13:06,019 Why? After you went to the trouble of catching it… 247 00:13:06,086 --> 00:13:07,621 You're curious about the wing motion? 248 00:13:08,288 --> 00:13:09,122 Yeah. 249 00:13:09,823 --> 00:13:11,591 I have something you'll like. Come. 250 00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:16,396 This is for you. 251 00:13:17,697 --> 00:13:19,099 And this. 252 00:13:50,963 --> 00:13:53,098 These are English, Math, and Literature questions. 253 00:13:53,165 --> 00:13:56,302 There's 60 to 90 minutes for each subject. 254 00:13:56,368 --> 00:13:59,505 There are no essay questions. It's all multiple-choice. 255 00:13:59,572 --> 00:14:03,509 Huh? With multiple-choice, I have a chance even if I just pick randomly! 256 00:14:03,576 --> 00:14:05,511 If we could win that way, we wouldn't study. 257 00:14:05,578 --> 00:14:06,812 Oh, yeah. 258 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:07,980 You're right, Seto. 259 00:14:08,047 --> 00:14:11,851 As he said, even if you don't know, it's important to answer every question. 260 00:14:11,917 --> 00:14:15,421 A lot of students run out of time before the end. 261 00:14:15,487 --> 00:14:18,724 For that reason, it's a good idea to get used to the exam format. 262 00:14:18,791 --> 00:14:20,192 I see. 263 00:14:20,259 --> 00:14:21,927 But I don't understand this at all. 264 00:14:21,994 --> 00:14:23,796 The scope of the questions is so broad. 265 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:26,398 We really do have zero chance. 266 00:14:26,465 --> 00:14:28,367 Well, don't despair. 267 00:14:28,434 --> 00:14:30,336 To help your score rise even a little, 268 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:33,105 you're doing these. 269 00:14:33,172 --> 00:14:35,140 There it is. Drills again? 270 00:14:36,141 --> 00:14:38,677 But we've reached high school level. 271 00:14:38,744 --> 00:14:40,913 Do them five times before the contest with Fujii. 272 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:42,748 -Five times? -Again? 273 00:14:42,815 --> 00:14:45,818 Most questions on the Common Test are about basic knowledge. 274 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:48,420 If you don't know, look at the answers and choose one. 275 00:14:48,487 --> 00:14:49,755 Just keep doing that. 276 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:53,692 And I'll tell you what you need to strengthen. 277 00:14:54,260 --> 00:14:55,094 That is… 278 00:14:56,462 --> 00:14:57,696 Vocabulary. 279 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:01,667 Vocabulary? What's that? 280 00:15:02,301 --> 00:15:04,036 Seriously, you guys. 281 00:15:04,103 --> 00:15:05,204 Mizuno. 282 00:15:07,439 --> 00:15:10,542 Vocabulary. That's how many words you know. 283 00:15:10,609 --> 00:15:12,144 Or that you know how to use. 284 00:15:12,211 --> 00:15:13,913 Oh, you mean words. 285 00:15:13,979 --> 00:15:15,180 I'm already doing that. 286 00:15:15,247 --> 00:15:17,950 -Huh? -My third set. 287 00:15:18,550 --> 00:15:20,586 Wow, Seto! Then he's fine! 288 00:15:20,653 --> 00:15:22,288 Typical failure. 289 00:15:22,354 --> 00:15:24,924 Huh? What's wrong with these? 290 00:15:24,990 --> 00:15:28,260 If you made a test, what answers would you choose for multiple-choice? 291 00:15:28,327 --> 00:15:31,964 Words that are similar but slightly different? 292 00:15:32,031 --> 00:15:33,666 -That's right. -Oh. 293 00:15:33,732 --> 00:15:36,268 Answer choices are usually words with similar meanings. 294 00:15:36,335 --> 00:15:39,438 People are easily fooled by questions like that. 295 00:15:39,505 --> 00:15:41,407 It's easy to mix up what you memorize. 296 00:15:41,473 --> 00:15:43,842 If you're just blindly memorizing like that, 297 00:15:43,909 --> 00:15:46,445 you increase vague knowledge and feel like you've studied. 298 00:15:46,512 --> 00:15:47,646 That's dangerous. 299 00:15:47,713 --> 00:15:48,914 Seriously? 300 00:15:48,981 --> 00:15:51,717 The vocabulary you need is certain vocabulary. 301 00:15:52,418 --> 00:15:54,586 I'm not just talking about English. 302 00:15:55,421 --> 00:15:58,090 First you need Japanese. 303 00:15:58,157 --> 00:16:01,427 Japanese? Isn't it too late for that? 304 00:16:01,493 --> 00:16:05,064 Okay, can you tell me what "surmise" means? 305 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:08,233 Um, that's, uh, you know. 306 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:11,236 Um… um… I've almost got it. 307 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,906 Many test takers have a poor vocabulary. 308 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:17,309 They read their textbooks while only vaguely understanding. 309 00:16:17,376 --> 00:16:20,045 But that vagueness will have your neck during the exam. 310 00:16:20,646 --> 00:16:24,016 If your vocabulary is poor, it'll drag every subject down. 311 00:16:24,083 --> 00:16:25,718 What should we do? 312 00:16:25,784 --> 00:16:26,885 Good question. 313 00:16:26,952 --> 00:16:29,788 I have a method for increasing vocabulary. 314 00:16:29,855 --> 00:16:32,324 Of these four, choose the answer. Multiple-choice. 315 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,027 1. Go to karaoke. 316 00:16:36,195 --> 00:16:39,131 2. Watch movies. 317 00:16:40,332 --> 00:16:42,935 3. Play games. 318 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:46,171 4. Read illustrated reference books. 319 00:16:46,238 --> 00:16:48,007 -Seto. -Illustrated reference books. 320 00:16:48,073 --> 00:16:48,941 Wrong! 321 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:50,309 -Huh? -It's games. 322 00:16:50,376 --> 00:16:52,544 -Games? -Yes, games! Mizuno. 323 00:16:52,611 --> 00:16:54,446 Okay everyone. 324 00:16:54,513 --> 00:16:56,181 Let's play Magical Banana. 325 00:16:56,248 --> 00:16:57,816 Magical Banana? That one? 326 00:16:57,883 --> 00:16:59,551 "You say banana, I say yellow." 327 00:16:59,618 --> 00:17:02,788 Let's try it. The rules are simple. 328 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:06,859 I give a word, and you think of related synonyms, opposites, and similar words. 329 00:17:06,925 --> 00:17:10,062 You reply with the word without breaking the rhythm. 330 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:12,097 That's simple. 331 00:17:12,164 --> 00:17:14,600 Reply with a two-kanji compound word. 332 00:17:14,666 --> 00:17:17,403 Two kanji? It's restricted? 333 00:17:17,469 --> 00:17:20,506 -That seems way harder. -I'll start. 334 00:17:20,572 --> 00:17:22,775 Magical weather. 335 00:17:22,841 --> 00:17:25,010 You say weather, I say clear sky. 336 00:17:25,077 --> 00:17:26,845 You say clear sky… 337 00:17:27,579 --> 00:17:29,581 -I say sunny. You.. -No! 338 00:17:29,648 --> 00:17:33,118 It has to be two kanji. Seto out. Three laps! 339 00:17:33,185 --> 00:17:35,054 -Seriously? -Next! 340 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:39,058 Magical weather. I say weather, you say clear sky. 341 00:17:39,124 --> 00:17:41,026 You say clear sky, I say rainy sky. 342 00:17:41,093 --> 00:17:43,629 You say rainy sky, I say heavy rain. 343 00:17:43,695 --> 00:17:46,231 You say heavy rain… 344 00:17:46,298 --> 00:17:49,201 -I say cloudy sky. -You say cloudy sky… 345 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:51,136 -I don't know! -Yes! 346 00:17:51,203 --> 00:17:52,671 -Hayase out! -Huh? 347 00:17:52,738 --> 00:17:54,773 Hang on, this is too hard! 348 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:59,344 Other weather words include bad weather, stormy weather, and hot weather. 349 00:17:59,411 --> 00:18:01,213 I recommend making a list. 350 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:04,450 This game works for anything. English, math, literature, science. 351 00:18:04,516 --> 00:18:06,819 Following the rhythm activates your brain. 352 00:18:06,885 --> 00:18:08,454 It improves memory retention. 353 00:18:09,154 --> 00:18:11,690 Refresh during a study break, or even play alone. 354 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:14,893 Do it every day and your vocabulary will definitely improve. 355 00:18:15,861 --> 00:18:18,230 There are tons more games that aid in studying. 356 00:18:18,297 --> 00:18:20,966 You don't need to suffer to improve your grades. 357 00:18:21,033 --> 00:18:24,069 You need fun effort. Remember that. 358 00:18:24,136 --> 00:18:26,038 Yes, sir. 359 00:18:26,105 --> 00:18:28,941 But sir, what about Kenta? 360 00:18:29,007 --> 00:18:31,844 Let him be. He doesn't need games like this. 361 00:18:31,910 --> 00:18:33,512 -Huh? -Doesn't need them? 362 00:18:33,579 --> 00:18:36,215 Huh? I think he has the worst vocabulary of all. 363 00:18:36,281 --> 00:18:40,018 He has zero vocabulary. He'd be worse than me at Magical Banana. 364 00:18:43,922 --> 00:18:46,225 Kenta, it's time to go home. 365 00:18:50,095 --> 00:18:51,096 Kenta. 366 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:57,569 Kenta, aren't you hungry? Eat up. 367 00:18:58,137 --> 00:19:00,305 We bought it for you. Don't be shy. 368 00:19:04,176 --> 00:19:06,912 Kenta, let's go to class. 369 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:10,682 Hey, Kenta! 370 00:19:10,749 --> 00:19:13,252 It's no use. He's been at it since yesterday. 371 00:19:13,318 --> 00:19:16,655 -But still… -Let him walk until he's satisfied. 372 00:19:18,323 --> 00:19:19,658 Kenta. 373 00:19:19,725 --> 00:19:20,859 Kenta… 374 00:19:22,828 --> 00:19:25,364 TWO DAYS LATER 375 00:19:27,799 --> 00:19:31,436 Which kanji goes in the center? 376 00:19:31,503 --> 00:19:34,206 BLUE, SUMMER, BLANK, EAR 377 00:19:34,273 --> 00:19:36,208 -I know! Sky. -Correct! 378 00:19:36,275 --> 00:19:37,409 Yay! 379 00:19:37,476 --> 00:19:40,312 The kanji for "sky" has three meanings. 380 00:19:40,379 --> 00:19:45,250 The first is "sky" in "blue sky" and "summer sky." 381 00:19:45,317 --> 00:19:47,286 Next, is "space" used in "blank space." 382 00:19:47,352 --> 00:19:49,855 It means "empty." 383 00:19:49,922 --> 00:19:54,092 Lastly, "mishear" where it means "lie." 384 00:19:54,159 --> 00:19:58,897 This way, you can improve your vocabulary by linking it to kanji meanings. 385 00:19:58,964 --> 00:19:59,798 Um, sir? 386 00:20:00,299 --> 00:20:02,534 How long are you going to leave Kenta alone? 387 00:20:02,601 --> 00:20:03,735 Don't worry about him. 388 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:05,337 Why? 389 00:20:07,105 --> 00:20:08,140 I'm going to get him. 390 00:20:08,207 --> 00:20:09,942 No! Leave him alone! 391 00:20:10,008 --> 00:20:12,744 I can't! He's a member of our team. 392 00:20:13,912 --> 00:20:16,848 -Hang on, Kaede! -Hey, hey! 393 00:20:21,086 --> 00:20:22,521 I swear, those guys… 394 00:20:24,690 --> 00:20:27,492 Whoa, what a mess. 395 00:20:27,559 --> 00:20:29,995 Oh man, what are you doing? 396 00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:32,431 Kenta, you can draw in the classroom. 397 00:20:32,497 --> 00:20:35,167 -Kenta! -What are you drawing? 398 00:20:41,340 --> 00:20:42,541 No way. 399 00:20:43,075 --> 00:20:44,243 What is all this? 400 00:20:55,552 --> 00:20:58,021 -Give back Kenta? -Yes. 401 00:20:58,088 --> 00:21:00,557 He'd be happier in my class, don't you think? 402 00:21:00,624 --> 00:21:03,193 Kenta is being left out, isn't he? 403 00:21:03,260 --> 00:21:04,594 You misunderstand. 404 00:21:04,661 --> 00:21:07,163 Kenta is in a separate room so he can concentrate. 405 00:21:07,664 --> 00:21:08,765 All lies! 406 00:21:08,832 --> 00:21:11,701 You're torturing him with forced study! 407 00:21:11,768 --> 00:21:14,170 I'm not done talking with you! 408 00:21:14,237 --> 00:21:15,639 You should see for yourself. 409 00:21:16,673 --> 00:21:17,774 Come with me. 410 00:21:19,276 --> 00:21:20,644 If you're hurting Kenta, 411 00:21:20,710 --> 00:21:23,113 I'll do whatever it takes to chase you out. 412 00:21:23,179 --> 00:21:24,080 Sheesh. 413 00:21:24,147 --> 00:21:26,483 -Are you listening? -Ah! 414 00:21:27,284 --> 00:21:28,151 Hey, Kenta. 415 00:21:33,923 --> 00:21:34,991 Poor thing. 416 00:21:35,625 --> 00:21:39,763 I told you. You can't force him to study. It'll only make him suffer. 417 00:21:39,829 --> 00:21:42,999 C'mon, let's go Kenta. Okay. 418 00:21:45,035 --> 00:21:45,969 Kenta. 419 00:21:46,036 --> 00:21:50,440 He has a habit of making that sound when he's concentrating. 420 00:21:50,507 --> 00:21:54,711 Concentrating? He doesn't understand all this English and mathematics! 421 00:21:56,846 --> 00:21:59,949 Kenta wrote all of this. 422 00:22:03,787 --> 00:22:04,688 Kenta did? 423 00:22:05,922 --> 00:22:08,024 I've been his teacher for two years. 424 00:22:08,858 --> 00:22:10,960 He can't even do simple English. 425 00:22:11,027 --> 00:22:13,229 He could never write this! 426 00:22:22,839 --> 00:22:26,343 Hey Kenta, let's play a game. 427 00:22:26,910 --> 00:22:28,545 -Oh? -Yeah, yeah. 428 00:22:28,611 --> 00:22:30,380 -Let's start with English. -Yeah. 429 00:22:30,447 --> 00:22:34,050 Wait, these are questions from the Common Test for University Admissions. 430 00:22:34,117 --> 00:22:37,554 -Yeah. -No, Mari. It's a game! A game. 431 00:22:38,121 --> 00:22:40,657 -Yeah, a game, Kenta. -Yeah. 432 00:22:40,724 --> 00:22:43,226 -Like always, the first to finish wins. -Okay. 433 00:22:43,793 --> 00:22:46,629 Okay, ready? Start! 434 00:22:56,873 --> 00:22:58,108 -I'm done! -Fast! 435 00:22:58,174 --> 00:22:59,542 You're so fast, Kenta! 436 00:23:00,377 --> 00:23:02,245 Ms. Tamura, mark it. 437 00:23:21,431 --> 00:23:24,701 Ma'am, how is it? Was I right? 438 00:23:25,635 --> 00:23:27,670 Tell him. How did he do? 439 00:23:28,738 --> 00:23:31,775 A-All correct. 440 00:23:34,878 --> 00:23:37,046 Alright! Next is math. 441 00:23:37,814 --> 00:23:39,616 -Go against Amano. -Yeah. 442 00:23:40,517 --> 00:23:42,218 Whoa, there are lots of questions. 443 00:23:42,852 --> 00:23:44,687 What's going on? 444 00:23:44,754 --> 00:23:47,123 Hey, what is this? 445 00:23:49,058 --> 00:23:50,860 Let's go. 446 00:23:54,164 --> 00:23:56,800 Hey, what happened? Tell me. 447 00:23:58,435 --> 00:23:59,636 It's simple. 448 00:24:00,270 --> 00:24:03,540 I just respected Kenta's love for insects. 449 00:24:03,606 --> 00:24:07,677 I did that too. I spent two years trying different methods. 450 00:24:07,744 --> 00:24:11,247 I filled the classroom with insect specimens 451 00:24:11,314 --> 00:24:14,250 and cages filled with insects. 452 00:24:14,317 --> 00:24:16,419 But he wasn't interested. 453 00:24:16,486 --> 00:24:19,255 He couldn't even be in the room. 454 00:24:19,322 --> 00:24:22,659 Of course. Everything you did was off the mark. 455 00:24:22,725 --> 00:24:24,427 Nothing but arrogant imposition. 456 00:24:24,494 --> 00:24:26,930 He could never kill an insect. 457 00:24:27,530 --> 00:24:29,299 He hates specimen boxes. 458 00:24:29,365 --> 00:24:32,001 He feels sorry for insects in cages. 459 00:24:32,068 --> 00:24:36,206 He wants them to be comfortable, living freely. 460 00:24:36,806 --> 00:24:40,910 Kenta had been observing wing movement. 461 00:24:40,977 --> 00:24:42,745 So Mr. Sakuragi… 462 00:24:48,251 --> 00:24:51,221 He gave him this book. 463 00:24:52,288 --> 00:24:54,691 "A Study of Insect Flapping Wing"? 464 00:24:54,757 --> 00:24:58,228 The leading entomology researcher at Harvard. 465 00:24:58,294 --> 00:25:01,030 Professor Colin Nelson's latest thesis. 466 00:25:02,232 --> 00:25:04,334 "Everything you want to know is in here." 467 00:25:04,400 --> 00:25:07,704 I told him that, and he began reading it at an amazing speed. 468 00:25:07,770 --> 00:25:09,339 That wasn't enough. 469 00:25:09,405 --> 00:25:12,542 He wanted to test his own theory with Professor Nelson. 470 00:25:12,609 --> 00:25:15,178 So he's writing this English letter. 471 00:25:16,112 --> 00:25:17,547 He's not done yet. 472 00:25:18,181 --> 00:25:20,216 This only took a few days. 473 00:25:21,184 --> 00:25:23,086 All that… how? 474 00:25:23,620 --> 00:25:24,621 But he's… 475 00:25:24,687 --> 00:25:26,322 I'm not surprised you didn't see it. 476 00:25:27,090 --> 00:25:30,860 Kenta has a low auditory short-term memory. 477 00:25:31,494 --> 00:25:34,330 He can't even do simple calculations if he hears them. 478 00:25:34,397 --> 00:25:36,866 He soon forgets what the teacher says. 479 00:25:36,933 --> 00:25:40,603 Because of that, it's easy for him to fall behind. 480 00:25:41,304 --> 00:25:44,941 But he never forgets anything he sees. 481 00:25:45,008 --> 00:25:48,111 He has a whole English dictionary in his head. 482 00:25:48,177 --> 00:25:49,379 A whole dictionary? 483 00:25:49,946 --> 00:25:53,716 That's not all. Look at this. 484 00:25:55,318 --> 00:25:58,988 The students made this game for him. 485 00:25:59,622 --> 00:26:02,058 Kenta was absorbed by the book, 486 00:26:02,125 --> 00:26:05,161 but he wasn't interested in tests. 487 00:26:05,228 --> 00:26:07,697 But the kids figured, if it was a game, 488 00:26:07,764 --> 00:26:10,733 Kenta could enjoy it, so they came up with several. 489 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:14,437 We didn't make them do it. They all did it on their own. 490 00:26:14,504 --> 00:26:17,507 They are the kind of people UTokyo wants. 491 00:26:18,207 --> 00:26:21,010 Through trial and error and playing many games, 492 00:26:21,077 --> 00:26:22,645 they all improved their grades. 493 00:26:23,313 --> 00:26:27,050 If one can't get through, they all cooperate to solve it together. 494 00:26:27,750 --> 00:26:31,254 The UTokyo Special Course has become that sort of class. 495 00:26:31,321 --> 00:26:33,122 Thanks to Kenta. 496 00:26:33,189 --> 00:26:36,993 But even if he gets into UTokyo, will he be able to follow the lectures? 497 00:26:37,060 --> 00:26:40,063 It's okay, UTokyo has a culture of transcribing lectures. 498 00:26:40,129 --> 00:26:41,998 A culture of transcribing? 499 00:26:42,065 --> 00:26:44,767 They take turns transcribing the professor's lecture. 500 00:26:44,834 --> 00:26:49,372 There are a lot of people with developmental disabilities at UTokyo. 501 00:26:50,740 --> 00:26:53,343 When did you first realize his talents? 502 00:26:53,409 --> 00:26:56,245 Several weeks ago, on a sunny day with a cloudless sky. 503 00:26:56,312 --> 00:26:59,148 He suddenly said heavy rain would fall. 504 00:26:59,215 --> 00:27:01,584 No weather report predicted it. 505 00:27:01,651 --> 00:27:03,553 "How did you know?" I asked him. 506 00:27:03,620 --> 00:27:05,421 How did you know it would rain? 507 00:27:05,488 --> 00:27:06,923 The ants were closing the doors. 508 00:27:07,724 --> 00:27:08,558 Ants? 509 00:27:08,625 --> 00:27:10,293 March 23, 2019. 510 00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:12,328 Saturday, 12:42, the ants blocked their nest. 511 00:27:12,395 --> 00:27:13,997 At 2:32 p.m., rain fell. 512 00:27:14,063 --> 00:27:17,367 Thursday, April 2, 2020. 6:08 p.m., the ants blocked their nest. 513 00:27:17,433 --> 00:27:19,002 8:23 p.m., rain fell. 514 00:27:19,702 --> 00:27:23,406 Ant's body hair and antennae are sensitive to flavor, sound and temperature. 515 00:27:24,240 --> 00:27:27,377 They can feel the air pressure change when the humidity changes. 516 00:27:27,443 --> 00:27:29,779 They cover their nest before it gets flooded. 517 00:27:29,846 --> 00:27:32,882 Date, time, weather. He remembered it all exactly. 518 00:27:32,949 --> 00:27:35,118 Then he derived a rule from the data. 519 00:27:35,184 --> 00:27:38,588 Observation, insight, memory, all impeccable. 520 00:27:39,656 --> 00:27:41,491 He has what it takes for UTokyo. 521 00:27:42,291 --> 00:27:44,293 I couldn't see it. 522 00:27:44,861 --> 00:27:46,629 I've failed as a homeroom teacher. 523 00:27:49,232 --> 00:27:50,466 I'm not saying that. 524 00:27:52,001 --> 00:27:54,937 Working with a kid with a developmental disability 525 00:27:55,004 --> 00:27:56,539 is no small feat. 526 00:27:57,373 --> 00:27:59,142 You did well. 527 00:27:59,208 --> 00:28:02,011 You tell just by looking at him. 528 00:28:05,181 --> 00:28:07,150 -I did it! I did it! -Oh, Kenta! 529 00:28:07,216 --> 00:28:08,751 -I did it. -Show her. 530 00:28:08,818 --> 00:28:10,353 Ms. Tamura, mark it. 531 00:28:12,355 --> 00:28:13,322 Mari, I did it. 532 00:28:14,257 --> 00:28:15,291 Yeah. 533 00:28:21,698 --> 00:28:23,332 Since joining the Special Course, 534 00:28:24,567 --> 00:28:26,602 he's talked about you two a lot. 535 00:28:27,370 --> 00:28:29,272 Even if you missed the mark, 536 00:28:29,338 --> 00:28:32,775 he knows that you did a lot for him. 537 00:28:33,976 --> 00:28:35,478 Your feelings reached him. 538 00:28:37,714 --> 00:28:38,915 You were there for him 539 00:28:39,849 --> 00:28:41,718 and made school a place 540 00:28:41,784 --> 00:28:43,686 where he could feel safe. 541 00:28:43,753 --> 00:28:47,990 That's the most important part of developing talent. 542 00:28:53,763 --> 00:28:54,831 Yes… 543 00:28:57,100 --> 00:28:58,868 Ms. Tamura! Ms. Tamura! 544 00:28:58,935 --> 00:29:00,670 Mark Amano's too! 545 00:29:01,804 --> 00:29:03,673 Yes, okay. 546 00:29:03,740 --> 00:29:04,941 Yeah, yeah. 547 00:29:18,921 --> 00:29:22,024 I think you can beat Fujii. 548 00:29:23,159 --> 00:29:26,329 It won't be so simple. 549 00:29:35,371 --> 00:29:37,240 Look at Kenta's marks. 550 00:29:39,408 --> 00:29:41,677 He only got half marks in English. 551 00:29:41,744 --> 00:29:44,680 His reading is 100 but his listening is zero. 552 00:29:44,747 --> 00:29:46,783 That's not all. Look at Literature. 553 00:29:47,316 --> 00:29:49,418 Classics and memorization are fine, 554 00:29:49,485 --> 00:29:52,922 but reading comprehension and questions about the intention of the author 555 00:29:52,989 --> 00:29:54,624 are difficult for Kenta. 556 00:29:56,325 --> 00:29:57,326 What can we do? 557 00:29:57,393 --> 00:29:58,294 Nothing. 558 00:29:58,861 --> 00:30:00,496 That's just how he is. 559 00:30:01,097 --> 00:30:03,733 The rest of them have to do their best. 560 00:30:03,800 --> 00:30:07,970 If they don't, I'll have to put my head to the ground for the first time. 561 00:30:08,037 --> 00:30:11,440 I never did it in my biker gang days. 562 00:30:23,019 --> 00:30:25,354 You eat a lot more than you look. 563 00:30:25,421 --> 00:30:27,957 It was good. Thanks. 564 00:30:28,024 --> 00:30:31,127 Kosugi, you really won't go to university? 565 00:30:31,194 --> 00:30:32,461 Yeah. 566 00:30:32,528 --> 00:30:34,397 That's a waste. 567 00:30:34,463 --> 00:30:36,933 Kenta would be so happy if you joined. 568 00:30:37,934 --> 00:30:39,335 What are you saying? 569 00:30:39,402 --> 00:30:40,970 Ah. 570 00:30:42,271 --> 00:30:44,841 You heard, from Mr. Sakuragi. 571 00:30:44,907 --> 00:30:46,943 Kenta is working really hard. 572 00:30:47,009 --> 00:30:49,245 But he can't do listening and literature… 573 00:30:51,681 --> 00:30:52,849 What's this? 574 00:30:53,416 --> 00:30:54,483 You're the fourth person. 575 00:30:58,387 --> 00:31:00,122 "Free gyoza coupon, Setoya"? 576 00:31:03,659 --> 00:31:06,729 You know, Fujii said these horrible things to Kenta. 577 00:31:06,796 --> 00:31:10,233 This contest is so Kenta can beat Fujii. 578 00:31:10,299 --> 00:31:12,735 We want to help him win. Please! 579 00:31:13,436 --> 00:31:14,537 -Good evening. -Welcome. 580 00:31:14,604 --> 00:31:16,505 -Welcome. -Hayase, Hayase! 581 00:31:16,572 --> 00:31:18,441 Oh, it's Hayase and Kosugi. 582 00:31:18,507 --> 00:31:20,877 Oh, uh, this is… 583 00:31:20,943 --> 00:31:22,245 Uh… 584 00:31:22,311 --> 00:31:24,447 Bribing Kosugi instead of studying? 585 00:31:24,513 --> 00:31:26,382 You don't have to say it like that. 586 00:31:26,449 --> 00:31:29,585 I had to. We'll just hold him back. 587 00:31:30,386 --> 00:31:32,355 Kenta's working so hard. 588 00:31:32,421 --> 00:31:35,725 It's embarrassing, but it's reality. 589 00:31:35,791 --> 00:31:38,694 You've finally realized your own abilities. 590 00:31:38,761 --> 00:31:39,795 Like you said, 591 00:31:39,862 --> 00:31:42,865 it would be hard for you to win against Fujii as you are now. 592 00:31:43,699 --> 00:31:46,502 But losing is a good experience too. 593 00:31:46,569 --> 00:31:48,237 -Hey. -Sir. 594 00:31:48,304 --> 00:31:50,306 The Special Course would really be eliminated! 595 00:31:50,373 --> 00:31:51,474 You'll have to kneel. 596 00:31:51,540 --> 00:31:53,442 We'll deal with that when it comes. 597 00:31:53,509 --> 00:31:55,077 -Ramen, please. -Yes, sir. 598 00:31:59,148 --> 00:32:01,717 RYO FUJII VS UTOKYO SPECIAL COURSE CONTEST DAY 599 00:32:01,784 --> 00:32:05,321 If we lose, will the Special Course really get disbanded? 600 00:32:05,388 --> 00:32:06,722 Don't be scared. 601 00:32:06,789 --> 00:32:08,658 We've done what we can. 602 00:32:09,692 --> 00:32:10,526 Yeah. 603 00:32:12,061 --> 00:32:14,196 More importantly, has anyone seen Kenta? 604 00:32:19,869 --> 00:32:21,070 Sir! 605 00:32:21,137 --> 00:32:23,339 It's Kenta! 606 00:32:30,411 --> 00:32:31,612 Any word from Kenta? 607 00:32:32,847 --> 00:32:35,049 He's probably looking at bugs. 608 00:32:35,683 --> 00:32:37,618 Actually, Mr. Sakuragi is gone too. 609 00:32:37,685 --> 00:32:39,186 He was here this morning. 610 00:32:41,655 --> 00:32:43,357 The test will begin soon. 611 00:32:43,424 --> 00:32:45,826 Chairman. Kenta isn't here yet. 612 00:32:45,893 --> 00:32:47,628 And Mr. Sakuragi, too. 613 00:32:52,032 --> 00:32:53,567 Time waits for no one. 614 00:32:53,634 --> 00:32:57,271 Or do you think the real exam will wait for you? 615 00:33:05,446 --> 00:33:06,447 Kenta! 616 00:33:07,414 --> 00:33:09,250 -I'm not going. -But… 617 00:33:09,316 --> 00:33:10,951 The test is starting. 618 00:33:11,452 --> 00:33:14,221 You played games and studied hard with everyone. 619 00:33:14,288 --> 00:33:17,358 I'm not going. I'm not going to UTokyo. 620 00:33:19,860 --> 00:33:21,162 You have 70 minutes. 621 00:33:21,762 --> 00:33:23,497 The first subject is math. 622 00:33:27,601 --> 00:33:28,903 Now, begin. 623 00:33:32,039 --> 00:33:33,541 Fujii told me. 624 00:33:34,241 --> 00:33:37,244 Researchers at UTokyo kill insects. 625 00:33:37,311 --> 00:33:38,279 ONE HOUR BEFORE 626 00:33:38,345 --> 00:33:41,215 Kenta, before the test, I'll show you something good. 627 00:33:42,149 --> 00:33:44,752 Look, an insect dissection. 628 00:33:44,819 --> 00:33:46,053 Hey, look at it. 629 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:49,223 You'll do it at UTokyo. Dissection. 630 00:33:49,290 --> 00:33:51,358 No, no. I won't. 631 00:33:52,459 --> 00:33:53,794 Don't you know? 632 00:33:53,861 --> 00:33:57,064 Why are bugs so easy to stomp? 633 00:33:58,866 --> 00:34:00,668 Their lives 634 00:34:00,734 --> 00:34:02,469 are not necessary. 635 00:34:02,536 --> 00:34:04,939 They're useless. They're in the way. 636 00:34:05,005 --> 00:34:07,341 They're annoying. Get it? 637 00:34:07,408 --> 00:34:10,044 Just like you. Unwelcome! 638 00:34:14,481 --> 00:34:16,383 It's like Fujii said. 639 00:34:17,184 --> 00:34:20,988 I can't be like everyone. 640 00:34:21,055 --> 00:34:23,457 I can't even do simple things. 641 00:34:24,425 --> 00:34:26,160 I'm in everyone's way. 642 00:34:26,227 --> 00:34:27,761 I'm causing trouble. 643 00:34:28,662 --> 00:34:30,431 I'm unwanted. 644 00:34:38,405 --> 00:34:40,040 An unwanted life, huh? 645 00:34:43,277 --> 00:34:45,246 There's no such thing! 646 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:47,781 So what, you can't do things? 647 00:34:48,415 --> 00:34:50,517 That's why you have friends! 648 00:34:51,752 --> 00:34:54,421 They're all taking that test as well as they can. 649 00:34:55,322 --> 00:34:57,658 They want you to win. 650 00:34:58,726 --> 00:35:00,794 Everyone came to ask me. 651 00:35:00,861 --> 00:35:04,064 To join the Special Course so they could defeat Fujii for you. 652 00:35:05,933 --> 00:35:08,469 Do you still think your life is unwanted? 653 00:35:09,036 --> 00:35:11,772 If you can't do things, are you in the way? 654 00:35:12,373 --> 00:35:15,142 Are insects that are easily killed at man's convenience 655 00:35:15,709 --> 00:35:17,645 in the way just by living? 656 00:35:18,212 --> 00:35:19,413 Are they harmful? 657 00:35:22,449 --> 00:35:23,550 No. 658 00:35:23,617 --> 00:35:25,386 No, no, no! 659 00:35:26,553 --> 00:35:29,156 Creatures that harm just by living 660 00:35:29,223 --> 00:35:30,791 don't exist on Earth. 661 00:35:32,826 --> 00:35:34,061 Insects 662 00:35:35,195 --> 00:35:36,664 are part of the ecosystem. 663 00:35:40,367 --> 00:35:42,336 For the natural world, 664 00:35:42,403 --> 00:35:43,904 humans cause more harm. 665 00:35:45,072 --> 00:35:46,373 They destroy the ecosystem. 666 00:35:47,341 --> 00:35:49,410 They kill more than they can eat. 667 00:35:50,711 --> 00:35:52,012 That's not okay. 668 00:35:53,280 --> 00:35:55,015 All life is equal. 669 00:35:56,083 --> 00:35:57,952 We mustn't kill. 670 00:35:58,686 --> 00:36:00,020 If you think so, 671 00:36:00,521 --> 00:36:02,222 you have to make that world. 672 00:36:04,191 --> 00:36:05,926 Change society. 673 00:36:05,993 --> 00:36:07,261 Break the mold. 674 00:36:08,262 --> 00:36:10,597 Make a future that's in harmony with insects. 675 00:36:12,066 --> 00:36:13,400 How? 676 00:36:15,102 --> 00:36:17,338 If you become a researcher, maybe you can. 677 00:36:18,839 --> 00:36:20,975 I'll get you into UTokyo. 678 00:36:21,875 --> 00:36:24,912 The rest is up to you. 679 00:36:26,580 --> 00:36:27,848 Kenta. 680 00:36:30,617 --> 00:36:32,786 You don't have to do it the same as others. 681 00:36:34,321 --> 00:36:36,390 There's a way that will work for you. 682 00:36:56,043 --> 00:36:57,311 I'll go! 683 00:37:01,648 --> 00:37:03,650 I'll go to UTokyo. 684 00:37:04,918 --> 00:37:06,120 I'll go to UTokyo! 685 00:37:09,556 --> 00:37:10,724 Alright. 686 00:37:12,559 --> 00:37:14,161 Causing trouble just by living? 687 00:37:15,095 --> 00:37:16,864 I'll never let you say that again! 688 00:37:19,133 --> 00:37:20,401 Okay! 689 00:37:24,772 --> 00:37:25,906 Sir. 690 00:37:27,875 --> 00:37:29,243 I… 691 00:37:31,345 --> 00:37:32,646 It's your life. 692 00:37:34,248 --> 00:37:35,749 You decide. 693 00:37:50,130 --> 00:37:52,232 Kenta! Kosugi? 694 00:37:53,500 --> 00:37:55,669 -I'll take the test. -Huh? 695 00:37:55,736 --> 00:37:58,172 But there's only 20 minutes left for math. 696 00:37:58,238 --> 00:38:00,007 Yeah. It's okay. 697 00:38:01,141 --> 00:38:02,109 Me too. 698 00:38:02,643 --> 00:38:04,311 I'll join the Special Course. 699 00:38:07,481 --> 00:38:09,583 Hang on. What is this? 700 00:38:09,650 --> 00:38:11,752 I can't? I just got motivated now. 701 00:38:11,819 --> 00:38:13,020 I'm not saying you can't. 702 00:38:13,954 --> 00:38:15,489 Alright, I'll take the test. 703 00:38:16,490 --> 00:38:19,760 That's ridiculous. How can this be allowed? 704 00:38:19,827 --> 00:38:21,095 I can't do this. 705 00:38:21,161 --> 00:38:22,296 You. 706 00:38:23,263 --> 00:38:25,199 Turning tail and running? 707 00:38:25,766 --> 00:38:26,834 Huh? 708 00:38:32,106 --> 00:38:33,107 Yes! 709 00:38:34,508 --> 00:38:35,375 Sit. 710 00:39:12,146 --> 00:39:13,647 What happened with Kenta? 711 00:39:14,648 --> 00:39:15,816 How could he… 712 00:39:15,883 --> 00:39:17,151 I have a question for you. 713 00:39:17,217 --> 00:39:19,419 Why did you accept Kenta Hara into this school? 714 00:39:20,854 --> 00:39:23,991 Do you think we accepted anyone because we were below capacity? 715 00:39:24,057 --> 00:39:25,325 You didn't? 716 00:39:25,392 --> 00:39:27,027 Are you mocking me? 717 00:39:28,362 --> 00:39:32,699 Listen. Out in the world, there are lots of different people. 718 00:39:32,766 --> 00:39:34,968 The students will join society. 719 00:39:35,035 --> 00:39:38,105 They have to join hands with everyone and live together. 720 00:39:38,772 --> 00:39:41,975 Respecting diversity and cooperating with one another. 721 00:39:42,042 --> 00:39:43,677 I wanted them to learn that. 722 00:39:43,744 --> 00:39:46,880 So even if a child with a learning disability wanted to join, 723 00:39:46,947 --> 00:39:48,782 I put them in the regular class. 724 00:39:50,817 --> 00:39:54,288 I thought you only had mean thoughts, 725 00:39:54,922 --> 00:39:57,291 but you have good ideas too. 726 00:39:58,759 --> 00:40:00,360 I could develop Kenta's talent 727 00:40:00,427 --> 00:40:03,997 because of your school's free attitude that didn't force him to study. 728 00:40:05,365 --> 00:40:07,868 Resistance and aversion to studying? 729 00:40:07,935 --> 00:40:09,736 He had almost none. 730 00:40:10,571 --> 00:40:12,706 So when he did begin studying, 731 00:40:12,773 --> 00:40:15,209 he absorbed knowledge at an amazing rate. 732 00:40:16,476 --> 00:40:19,379 Students should be free to express their individuality. 733 00:40:19,446 --> 00:40:22,950 People don't learn by being forced to study. 734 00:40:23,016 --> 00:40:25,886 But it's not okay to just let people go unchecked. 735 00:40:27,054 --> 00:40:29,389 People have a natural urge to try to improve. 736 00:40:30,090 --> 00:40:34,094 When they're ready, students will break out of their shells and bloom. 737 00:40:34,161 --> 00:40:37,664 The role of the teacher is to take that sleeping curiosity 738 00:40:38,332 --> 00:40:39,600 and stimulate it. 739 00:40:40,767 --> 00:40:41,768 Am I wrong? 740 00:40:46,106 --> 00:40:48,642 The grading of all subjects has finished. 741 00:40:48,709 --> 00:40:50,644 Here are the results. 742 00:40:51,678 --> 00:40:52,646 Mr. Oyama. 743 00:40:52,713 --> 00:40:56,083 Each subject is worth 200 points. 744 00:40:57,417 --> 00:40:58,352 From Fujii. 745 00:41:01,021 --> 00:41:02,055 Literature. 746 00:41:03,724 --> 00:41:05,092 169 points. 747 00:41:05,158 --> 00:41:06,760 -Whoa. -Really? 748 00:41:07,828 --> 00:41:08,929 English. 749 00:41:10,364 --> 00:41:11,231 170 points. 750 00:41:11,298 --> 00:41:12,599 Seriously? 751 00:41:13,800 --> 00:41:14,968 Math. 752 00:41:15,736 --> 00:41:17,237 162 points. 753 00:41:20,907 --> 00:41:23,110 Next, the UTokyo Special Course marks. 754 00:41:23,977 --> 00:41:26,079 Literature, Kosugi. 755 00:41:28,482 --> 00:41:29,516 175 points. 756 00:41:29,583 --> 00:41:31,952 Yeah! Yeah! 757 00:41:32,019 --> 00:41:33,020 You're amazing. 758 00:41:35,622 --> 00:41:36,556 English. 759 00:41:37,658 --> 00:41:38,692 Kosugi. 760 00:41:41,228 --> 00:41:42,362 179 points. 761 00:41:42,929 --> 00:41:44,031 -We won two! -Huh? 762 00:41:44,631 --> 00:41:46,933 -Yeah, we won! -Yay! 763 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:48,235 Yeah! Yeah! 764 00:41:49,603 --> 00:41:51,038 We won! We won! 765 00:41:51,104 --> 00:41:53,573 -Yay! -Woo! 766 00:41:54,174 --> 00:41:55,475 Quiet! 767 00:41:56,410 --> 00:41:57,344 Lastly. 768 00:41:58,011 --> 00:41:59,079 Math. 769 00:42:01,682 --> 00:42:03,050 Kenta Hara. 770 00:42:06,119 --> 00:42:07,287 Amazingly, 771 00:42:10,023 --> 00:42:11,358 198 points. 772 00:42:12,526 --> 00:42:13,660 Huh? 773 00:42:17,397 --> 00:42:18,231 Kenta… 774 00:42:19,933 --> 00:42:21,234 Yay! 775 00:42:22,002 --> 00:42:22,836 Kenta! 776 00:42:22,903 --> 00:42:24,705 You're amazing! 777 00:42:24,771 --> 00:42:26,873 Wow, Kenta! 778 00:42:28,375 --> 00:42:30,744 Kosugi, your scores are amazing! 779 00:42:31,578 --> 00:42:32,612 Bullshit… 780 00:42:32,679 --> 00:42:34,114 This is bullshit! 781 00:42:34,181 --> 00:42:35,716 This is totally unacceptable. 782 00:42:35,782 --> 00:42:37,250 Fujii. 783 00:42:37,317 --> 00:42:38,352 This is bullshit… 784 00:42:39,586 --> 00:42:40,620 I've… 785 00:42:41,388 --> 00:42:42,823 Do you know how hard I… 786 00:42:43,757 --> 00:42:44,891 Fujii. 787 00:42:46,093 --> 00:42:47,394 You did well. 788 00:42:47,928 --> 00:42:50,764 This is your highest score yet, right? 789 00:42:53,533 --> 00:42:54,601 As promised, 790 00:42:54,668 --> 00:42:57,537 we will disband the Elite University Course today. 791 00:42:57,604 --> 00:43:00,040 But this isn't your fault. 792 00:43:00,107 --> 00:43:02,743 Exactly. The reason for the defeat is elsewhere. 793 00:43:03,543 --> 00:43:04,945 Do you know? Chairman. 794 00:43:06,012 --> 00:43:09,416 It's because you let a student battle alone. 795 00:43:10,083 --> 00:43:13,687 Fujii worked hard, but he didn't have any teammates. That's the reason. 796 00:43:13,754 --> 00:43:16,123 Teammates? Is this kindergarten? 797 00:43:16,189 --> 00:43:18,425 It's clearly proven by data. 798 00:43:18,925 --> 00:43:22,829 People who aim for UTokyo as a group pass the exam much more often. 799 00:43:24,197 --> 00:43:25,832 Say, a rural public school. 800 00:43:25,899 --> 00:43:29,202 Maybe one student per year gets accepted into UTokyo. 801 00:43:29,269 --> 00:43:32,205 That student carries the expectations of the whole town. 802 00:43:32,272 --> 00:43:34,908 They go to the exam as a member of the away team. 803 00:43:34,975 --> 00:43:37,911 And how about famous prep schools? 804 00:43:37,978 --> 00:43:40,580 Every year, a number of students go to take the exam. 805 00:43:40,647 --> 00:43:42,182 "If they can do it, so can I." 806 00:43:42,249 --> 00:43:44,918 In this way, they help each other improve. 807 00:43:44,985 --> 00:43:48,422 On the day of the exam, the room is full of familiar faces. 808 00:43:49,022 --> 00:43:51,758 Who has the upper hand? You know the answer. 809 00:43:53,827 --> 00:43:56,363 The UTokyo Special Course aims for it as a group. 810 00:43:56,963 --> 00:44:00,600 If you want to get into UTokyo, you can join us. 811 00:44:01,802 --> 00:44:04,704 Who would study with these idiots? 812 00:44:04,771 --> 00:44:06,907 We are taking this seriously here. 813 00:44:06,973 --> 00:44:08,341 I could never. 814 00:44:09,342 --> 00:44:11,445 First, you need to apologize to Kenta. 815 00:44:11,511 --> 00:44:13,113 Yeah! Apologize! 816 00:44:13,914 --> 00:44:16,183 I'd rather die than apologize. 817 00:44:22,856 --> 00:44:25,292 Are you really going to quit, Kosugi? 818 00:44:25,358 --> 00:44:28,328 Yes. I'm not interested in university. 819 00:44:29,296 --> 00:44:32,132 Please take care of Kenta. 820 00:44:33,300 --> 00:44:37,671 With your grades, not going to university is a waste. 821 00:44:38,205 --> 00:44:39,206 Why not? 822 00:44:40,407 --> 00:44:42,409 You could get into UTokyo. 823 00:44:42,476 --> 00:44:44,311 It's a huge opportunity. 824 00:44:46,780 --> 00:44:48,882 If your parents are opposed, 825 00:44:48,949 --> 00:44:50,183 I could talk to them. 826 00:44:50,684 --> 00:44:52,252 Don't get involved! 827 00:44:55,655 --> 00:44:56,756 Pardon me. 828 00:45:11,037 --> 00:45:12,606 Mari. 829 00:45:13,406 --> 00:45:16,409 Mari, Mari, Mari. 830 00:45:17,777 --> 00:45:18,979 See you tomorrow. 831 00:45:19,946 --> 00:45:21,047 Yeah. 832 00:45:32,359 --> 00:45:33,894 Don't give me that shit! 833 00:45:33,960 --> 00:45:35,529 Say that again! 834 00:45:36,096 --> 00:45:38,331 How could a woman 835 00:45:38,398 --> 00:45:40,567 go to university! How insolent! 836 00:45:40,634 --> 00:45:42,002 Mari… Mari… 837 00:45:42,068 --> 00:45:44,271 You are not going to university! 838 00:45:45,038 --> 00:45:46,439 You're not going! 839 00:45:47,040 --> 00:45:48,074 A study camp from hell? 840 00:45:48,141 --> 00:45:49,876 You have poor reading comprehension. 841 00:45:49,943 --> 00:45:51,344 I invited a special instructor. 842 00:45:51,411 --> 00:45:52,345 The Spartan instructor? 843 00:45:52,412 --> 00:45:53,980 This one is even scarier. 844 00:45:54,047 --> 00:45:56,316 -Why are you here? -Fair's fair. 845 00:45:56,383 --> 00:45:59,319 A trick we can use for all subjects? What a deal! 846 00:45:59,386 --> 00:46:00,320 100 words in 10 minutes? 847 00:46:00,387 --> 00:46:01,588 -You too. -Uh, me? 848 00:46:01,655 --> 00:46:03,256 Ready, start! 849 00:46:03,323 --> 00:46:04,491 Why a banana? 850 00:46:04,558 --> 00:46:06,159 Eat with energy efficiency in mind. 851 00:46:06,226 --> 00:46:09,296 Tomorrow at 6 a.m., in uniforms in front of the Dragon Zakura. 852 00:46:09,362 --> 00:46:10,964 -Yay! -You're amazing. 853 00:46:11,031 --> 00:46:12,098 Okay, get up! 854 00:46:12,165 --> 00:46:13,934 I was having a good dream! 855 00:46:14,000 --> 00:46:16,002 If you're not expected to pass, 856 00:46:16,069 --> 00:46:17,470 you'll be made to quit the course. 857 00:46:17,537 --> 00:46:18,471 Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka