1 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:12,545 Right when they started being serious… 2 00:00:12,612 --> 00:00:14,280 Baseball club hunters. 3 00:00:14,347 --> 00:00:15,915 JUST DIE, VIOLENT BASEBALL CLUB 4 00:00:15,982 --> 00:00:17,550 Who did this to you guys? 5 00:00:18,218 --> 00:00:19,519 I don't know. 6 00:00:19,586 --> 00:00:20,787 They were disguised. 7 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:23,023 It's you they're really after. 8 00:00:24,991 --> 00:00:25,925 Hey. 9 00:00:25,992 --> 00:00:27,727 I bet it was Kunieda. 10 00:00:29,562 --> 00:00:31,398 DIE, TRASH! 11 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:49,616 Shinjo. 12 00:00:55,355 --> 00:00:57,223 DIE, TRASH! 13 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:02,762 -I bet it was you! -Cut it out! 14 00:01:04,531 --> 00:01:05,732 Backtracking already? 15 00:01:05,799 --> 00:01:09,135 Shut up! I can't play baseball when these guys are messing with us. 16 00:01:09,202 --> 00:01:11,104 I'll find out who did this and kill them! 17 00:01:11,171 --> 00:01:12,005 Hey! 18 00:01:13,740 --> 00:01:14,974 Wait up, guys! 19 00:01:15,041 --> 00:01:15,909 Sir. 20 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:19,846 DIE, TRASH! 21 00:01:23,716 --> 00:01:25,218 DIE 22 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:26,953 BASEBALL CLUB 23 00:01:33,526 --> 00:01:35,762 Those baseball club guys are as scary as ever. 24 00:01:36,329 --> 00:01:38,731 They won't be able to play anymore, right? 25 00:01:44,070 --> 00:01:47,740 With that graffiti and violence against friends, anyone would be angry. 26 00:01:49,509 --> 00:01:51,544 Hey! What are you doing? 27 00:01:52,078 --> 00:01:55,548 You wore two rings on your thumb because you said it brings good luck, right? 28 00:01:56,616 --> 00:01:58,084 Why aren't you wearing them? 29 00:01:58,151 --> 00:02:00,787 Is it because they have paint on them? 30 00:02:01,721 --> 00:02:03,256 Let me go. 31 00:02:03,323 --> 00:02:04,390 Hey, wait. 32 00:02:04,457 --> 00:02:05,558 No, you wait. 33 00:02:08,228 --> 00:02:09,829 Cut the crap and play baseball. 34 00:02:17,103 --> 00:02:18,238 So it was you? 35 00:02:20,673 --> 00:02:23,042 You're not friends with them anymore, right? 36 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:25,111 What are you doing here? 37 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:26,913 Yeah. 38 00:02:26,980 --> 00:02:28,448 They hate me. 39 00:02:30,116 --> 00:02:31,584 So what?! 40 00:02:35,555 --> 00:02:36,489 Shinjo did what? 41 00:02:37,056 --> 00:02:39,459 Yes. It was the third-year students. 42 00:02:39,526 --> 00:02:41,561 Since it was Shinjo, we left him alone. 43 00:02:54,774 --> 00:02:55,875 W-Wait. 44 00:02:56,910 --> 00:02:57,844 What's up with them? 45 00:02:57,911 --> 00:03:00,380 Why aren't you helping them? Aren't you friends? 46 00:03:01,548 --> 00:03:02,382 What? 47 00:03:05,818 --> 00:03:08,922 We aren't tight with Shinjo anymore. 48 00:03:12,425 --> 00:03:15,161 He's probably getting mauled right now. 49 00:03:21,634 --> 00:03:24,037 Hiracchi! That's a girl! 50 00:03:24,971 --> 00:03:25,805 Toko! 51 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:28,775 Take this! 52 00:03:36,683 --> 00:03:38,218 Let me punch you once later. 53 00:03:38,284 --> 00:03:39,552 Get them! 54 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,268 Hey, wait! 55 00:03:55,335 --> 00:03:56,603 Stop! 56 00:04:00,073 --> 00:04:01,074 What are those? 57 00:04:03,509 --> 00:04:07,046 We can't sit back and take it while we're being made fun of. 58 00:04:11,150 --> 00:04:12,619 Then just tell me it's baseball practice. 59 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:21,894 And leave the bats here. 60 00:04:24,464 --> 00:04:26,032 We don't need bats at today's practice. 61 00:04:29,602 --> 00:04:31,204 You want to protect what's important, right? 62 00:04:32,972 --> 00:04:34,507 Then tell me you're going to practice. 63 00:04:35,475 --> 00:04:36,976 Do it for your pride! 64 00:04:45,818 --> 00:04:47,954 Do you need to act so tough? 65 00:04:48,021 --> 00:04:51,691 Thanks to you guys, none of us can play baseball anymore. 66 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:55,428 Hey. 67 00:04:56,195 --> 00:04:57,764 I'm not afraid of these two. 68 00:04:59,499 --> 00:05:01,067 There's more than two. 69 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,144 The baseball club from hell. 70 00:05:11,844 --> 00:05:13,746 Mess with us and you're dead. 71 00:05:18,184 --> 00:05:19,452 You call that practice? 72 00:05:19,519 --> 00:05:22,255 Looks like they did some tough training. 73 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:24,057 Don't play dumb with me! 74 00:05:24,123 --> 00:05:25,291 Enough. 75 00:05:26,726 --> 00:05:27,760 All of them. 76 00:05:28,261 --> 00:05:29,128 Expelled. 77 00:05:29,195 --> 00:05:30,263 Expelled?! 78 00:05:32,131 --> 00:05:34,067 Principal… that's too much… 79 00:05:34,133 --> 00:05:36,436 More than ten were injured. 80 00:05:37,970 --> 00:05:41,507 It goes against our tradition, but it must be done. 81 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:43,443 Please wait. 82 00:05:45,378 --> 00:05:47,280 I gave them permission to go to practice. 83 00:05:48,314 --> 00:05:52,385 If there's a problem, put the blame on me, their advisor. 84 00:05:54,687 --> 00:05:57,190 Forgive me, but my players are injured as well. 85 00:05:58,691 --> 00:06:00,993 If you claim it's my club members who committed violence, 86 00:06:01,060 --> 00:06:03,930 then how about the students who confronted them with weapons 87 00:06:03,996 --> 00:06:05,098 while they were unarmed? 88 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:08,434 And now, 89 00:06:09,402 --> 00:06:11,003 you plan to expel the whole team 90 00:06:11,571 --> 00:06:14,240 just as they are getting started? Do you call that education? 91 00:06:15,274 --> 00:06:17,777 Is that not also a form of violence? 92 00:06:19,545 --> 00:06:22,548 What we've done cannot be forgiven. 93 00:06:23,816 --> 00:06:25,618 And for that, I apologize. 94 00:06:26,185 --> 00:06:27,019 But… 95 00:06:27,820 --> 00:06:30,123 they only wanted to protect what's important to them. 96 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:33,760 Like friendship. Pride. 97 00:06:35,027 --> 00:06:35,862 Dreams. 98 00:06:39,532 --> 00:06:42,135 It's precisely because they've lost so much 99 00:06:43,136 --> 00:06:44,303 that they want to protect it. 100 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:58,284 Principal. 101 00:06:58,351 --> 00:07:00,953 I agree that punishing only the baseball club is… 102 00:07:05,191 --> 00:07:08,795 "Generosity is the flower of justice." By Hawthorne! 103 00:07:13,699 --> 00:07:15,601 With your generous heart, 104 00:07:16,402 --> 00:07:18,805 won't you watch over them a bit longer? 105 00:07:22,041 --> 00:07:24,610 You have two weeks until the game. 106 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:28,281 Yes, sir! 107 00:07:34,921 --> 00:07:36,489 Thank you, sir. 108 00:07:50,670 --> 00:07:51,704 Hey, Shinjo. 109 00:07:53,206 --> 00:07:56,242 You took revenge for the club, right? 110 00:08:04,684 --> 00:08:06,786 Wait. What are you talking about? 111 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:09,188 You know it too, Sekikawa. 112 00:08:10,389 --> 00:08:11,424 Shut up. 113 00:08:13,359 --> 00:08:15,561 What do we do about the last three? 114 00:08:16,128 --> 00:08:16,963 What? 115 00:08:20,733 --> 00:08:23,903 Aniya. If it's alright with you, won't you join-- 116 00:08:23,970 --> 00:08:24,804 I won't. 117 00:08:35,014 --> 00:08:37,250 All right! We have two weeks. 118 00:08:37,783 --> 00:08:40,486 If we don't find three more members, we'll go with you six. 119 00:08:40,553 --> 00:08:42,421 Yes! Wait, you idiot! 120 00:08:42,488 --> 00:08:44,056 Do you even know the rules?! 121 00:08:44,123 --> 00:08:45,958 Forget him. We'll find members. 122 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:48,194 -Yeah! -Don't leave me! 123 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:49,262 Wait up! 124 00:08:50,329 --> 00:08:53,165 Why can't you listen to me once in a while?! 125 00:08:56,335 --> 00:08:57,503 Hey, wait! 126 00:09:14,954 --> 00:09:16,289 Get back here! 127 00:09:18,157 --> 00:09:20,560 Hey. We're short a couple people for the baseball club. 128 00:09:22,762 --> 00:09:24,297 But kendo is more… 129 00:09:24,363 --> 00:09:27,867 We're in trouble here. Just for two weeks will do. 130 00:09:28,401 --> 00:09:31,671 You know what will happen if you say no, right? 131 00:09:31,737 --> 00:09:33,139 Don't threaten me. 132 00:09:34,006 --> 00:09:37,677 You and Hiratsuka were on the team before. Play with us. 133 00:09:37,743 --> 00:09:39,078 Don't threaten me. 134 00:09:39,145 --> 00:09:43,115 Truth is, if we can't play in the game, Mr. Kawato will be fired. 135 00:09:44,517 --> 00:09:46,953 What club is Toko in? 136 00:09:47,587 --> 00:09:48,921 No, I'm talking about the baseball-- 137 00:09:48,988 --> 00:09:50,790 What club is Toko in?! 138 00:09:52,391 --> 00:09:54,026 She's in the choir, but… 139 00:09:54,093 --> 00:09:55,728 This is coercion. 140 00:09:55,795 --> 00:10:00,833 Stop trying to recruit my guys to your team. 141 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:02,401 Tell them to stop. 142 00:10:02,468 --> 00:10:04,203 We're asking you. 143 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:06,439 -Forgive me. -Geez… 144 00:10:06,505 --> 00:10:09,008 -We're counting on you. -We're counting on you. 145 00:10:09,075 --> 00:10:12,645 The baseball team is always nothing but trouble. 146 00:10:17,750 --> 00:10:20,686 Mr. Kawato, do your best. 147 00:10:21,754 --> 00:10:22,788 Thank you. 148 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:26,492 Ms. Fujita, can we also have some coffee, please? 149 00:10:26,559 --> 00:10:28,527 Oh, you were here? 150 00:10:29,595 --> 00:10:30,429 I am. 151 00:10:32,531 --> 00:10:33,766 Isn't Aniya playing? 152 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:35,701 He's pretty good, right? 153 00:10:49,749 --> 00:10:51,550 Hey! You should at least get that! 154 00:10:51,617 --> 00:10:53,552 Why are you the one batting? 155 00:10:53,619 --> 00:10:54,587 Catch this! 156 00:10:54,654 --> 00:10:56,489 Shortstop! To second! 157 00:10:56,555 --> 00:10:58,991 Good! To first! Go! 158 00:10:59,058 --> 00:11:00,793 Nice out. 159 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:02,294 Double-play! 160 00:11:03,029 --> 00:11:05,598 -Nice! -All right! Third next! 161 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:15,341 They're doing great. 162 00:11:32,892 --> 00:11:34,527 Aniya won't do it. 163 00:11:34,593 --> 00:11:37,129 He was a regular last year, wasn't he? 164 00:11:37,730 --> 00:11:39,565 He has too much pride. 165 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:42,568 What is that anyway? 166 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:44,370 What? 167 00:11:48,574 --> 00:11:52,244 Playing high school baseball means you have to aim for the top. 168 00:11:53,079 --> 00:11:54,046 Ta-da! 169 00:11:54,113 --> 00:11:56,082 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! SHINE FOR TOMORROW! AIM FOR KOSHIEN! 170 00:11:56,148 --> 00:11:58,017 He thinks we're aiming for Koshien. 171 00:12:00,152 --> 00:12:03,022 Everything you do is so cringey. 172 00:12:03,089 --> 00:12:04,390 Don't take it down! 173 00:12:08,027 --> 00:12:10,196 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! SHINE FOR TOMORROW! AIM FOR KOSHIEN! 174 00:12:11,964 --> 00:12:13,566 If Aniya joins the team, 175 00:12:14,366 --> 00:12:16,302 we might be able to get closer to our dream. 176 00:12:16,368 --> 00:12:18,437 -Someone take it down. -Hurry. 177 00:12:20,406 --> 00:12:21,674 Here's your change. 178 00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:23,342 -Thanks. -Here it is. 179 00:12:24,143 --> 00:12:28,180 Hey, idiot son. You should learn from Toko here. 180 00:12:28,714 --> 00:12:30,483 Help out around here, will you? 181 00:12:34,687 --> 00:12:37,757 They're saying Mr. Kawato will quit if they don't play the game. 182 00:12:38,457 --> 00:12:40,326 Why didn't you tell me? 183 00:12:40,392 --> 00:12:42,895 -If I told you, you'd tell me to play. -Play. 184 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:48,734 I will, if we can hook up. 185 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:54,273 Weren't you going to take me to Koshien? 186 00:12:56,375 --> 00:12:59,845 Hey, don't tell me you're still thinking about Kawakami. 187 00:12:59,912 --> 00:13:00,746 Stop. 188 00:13:02,148 --> 00:13:02,982 What? 189 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:05,251 You're not the only one who's hurting. 190 00:13:05,317 --> 00:13:06,418 Shut up! 191 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:08,187 Go home already. 192 00:13:08,254 --> 00:13:10,122 You don't have to tell me! 193 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:20,332 Wait up. You didn't tell me. 194 00:13:21,066 --> 00:13:24,503 I promised Miki I would go to a concert with her today. Sorry. 195 00:13:25,371 --> 00:13:26,205 Hey. 196 00:13:26,272 --> 00:13:29,108 Where are we going to find three members? 197 00:13:29,175 --> 00:13:31,677 Well, we can get Hiratsuka and Imaoka, right? 198 00:13:32,244 --> 00:13:33,412 They were on the team before. 199 00:13:36,615 --> 00:13:38,184 Why not? 200 00:13:52,498 --> 00:13:53,365 -What? -What? 201 00:14:02,074 --> 00:14:02,908 Toko. 202 00:14:04,343 --> 00:14:06,679 He's got a crush on Yagi. 203 00:14:07,246 --> 00:14:11,150 He wants to sing The Moldau with her in the choir club. 204 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:15,721 WET PAINT DON'T TOUCH 205 00:14:15,788 --> 00:14:17,556 Hiratsuka in the choir club? 206 00:14:17,623 --> 00:14:19,725 What the hell is Moldau? 207 00:14:19,792 --> 00:14:21,794 His face looks like mortar. That idiot. 208 00:14:24,663 --> 00:14:25,564 MIKOSHIBA 209 00:14:25,631 --> 00:14:26,565 SEKIKAWA 210 00:14:26,632 --> 00:14:27,499 WAKANA 211 00:14:27,566 --> 00:14:28,400 HIYAMA 212 00:14:28,467 --> 00:14:29,301 OKADA 213 00:14:29,368 --> 00:14:30,202 YUFUNE 214 00:14:32,905 --> 00:14:36,642 We've got to do this together, after all. 215 00:14:43,115 --> 00:14:43,949 Aniya. 216 00:14:50,956 --> 00:14:53,392 -Are you here to join the-- -Hey, you! 217 00:14:54,426 --> 00:14:55,427 You touched the paint. 218 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:04,036 I knew he would. 219 00:15:08,874 --> 00:15:11,143 Being told not to touch makes you want to touch it. 220 00:15:12,645 --> 00:15:14,513 It must be human nature. 221 00:15:18,851 --> 00:15:20,886 How did you manage to snatch this thing? 222 00:15:20,953 --> 00:15:22,454 Must be human nature. 223 00:15:43,909 --> 00:15:45,878 Shouldn't we get going? 224 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:47,780 Oh. Yeah. 225 00:15:48,447 --> 00:15:50,683 -Mikoshiba. -But… 226 00:15:51,350 --> 00:15:53,085 It's fine. Let's go. 227 00:15:57,289 --> 00:15:58,324 We'll be back. 228 00:15:59,992 --> 00:16:01,026 Hey, you. 229 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,495 Don't bring any girls in here. 230 00:16:13,005 --> 00:16:14,907 Why didn't you invite him? He's our buddy. 231 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:17,009 You know why. 232 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:18,010 What? 233 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:20,713 Imagine asking him every time. 234 00:16:20,779 --> 00:16:23,048 He'll get pissed and stop showing up. 235 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:25,818 Is that what you want? 236 00:16:29,121 --> 00:16:32,057 Even if he doesn't play baseball, we want to stay friends. 237 00:16:43,435 --> 00:16:45,204 AIM FOR KOSHIEN! BY KOICHI KAWATO 238 00:16:57,483 --> 00:17:02,354 "If the second runner passes the runner in front of him…" 239 00:17:02,421 --> 00:17:05,190 Really? How would that even happen? 240 00:17:07,493 --> 00:17:08,427 Aniya. 241 00:17:12,464 --> 00:17:16,969 Baseball has difficult rules. I've got to do my best to remember them. 242 00:17:17,503 --> 00:17:19,371 Don't want to embarrass ourselves at Koshien. 243 00:17:20,372 --> 00:17:22,775 Oh, you touched it too? 244 00:17:27,346 --> 00:17:30,649 I wonder why. I just couldn't help myself. 245 00:17:33,819 --> 00:17:34,920 Hey! 246 00:17:37,589 --> 00:17:41,827 Don't mess with me, amateur. 247 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:56,275 You're being too naive! 248 00:17:57,543 --> 00:17:59,445 Are you saying we can't dream? 249 00:17:59,511 --> 00:18:00,579 This is the only time you have… 250 00:18:00,646 --> 00:18:02,815 Don't get our hopes up! 251 00:18:02,881 --> 00:18:04,550 Stop wasting your effort. 252 00:18:04,616 --> 00:18:06,285 No effort is wasted effort. 253 00:18:06,351 --> 00:18:07,820 Shut up! 254 00:18:07,886 --> 00:18:09,621 That's how you found yours, right? 255 00:18:09,688 --> 00:18:12,024 Dreams are freedom! 256 00:18:23,502 --> 00:18:26,605 Toko is late today. I wonder what she's doing? 257 00:18:39,151 --> 00:18:39,985 Yagi? 258 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:54,032 I think he's mad because I mentioned Koshien. 259 00:18:56,168 --> 00:18:57,002 Why? 260 00:18:57,803 --> 00:18:58,737 Because Kei… 261 00:18:59,872 --> 00:19:00,806 Aniya… 262 00:19:01,540 --> 00:19:05,377 He knows how tough it is to get into Koshien. 263 00:19:07,379 --> 00:19:10,816 Despite everything, he was our hero back in middle school. 264 00:19:10,883 --> 00:19:11,984 I knew it. 265 00:19:12,784 --> 00:19:15,154 He was so fast. Good arm too. 266 00:19:15,220 --> 00:19:17,523 His batting average was over 60%. 267 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,560 I've never seen him miss. 268 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:24,997 Then why did he… 269 00:19:27,065 --> 00:19:29,935 He discovered his limit. 270 00:19:31,069 --> 00:19:32,171 His limit? 271 00:19:33,939 --> 00:19:35,240 At the end of junior high, 272 00:19:36,775 --> 00:19:40,812 he met this pitcher named Kawakami with a mean fork. 273 00:19:45,584 --> 00:19:49,221 Strike three! Batter out! That's game! 274 00:19:51,623 --> 00:19:54,393 It was the first time he struck out with three strikes in a row. 275 00:19:54,927 --> 00:19:56,728 His bat didn't even scrape the ball. 276 00:19:58,197 --> 00:19:59,998 He lost his confidence. 277 00:20:04,136 --> 00:20:05,404 That's why he gave up… 278 00:20:06,805 --> 00:20:10,342 No, it was the opposite actually, because he became even more passionate 279 00:20:10,409 --> 00:20:12,878 and was determined to make it to Koshien as a high schooler. 280 00:20:14,112 --> 00:20:17,516 Last year, they weren't allowed to play, right? 281 00:20:18,650 --> 00:20:22,788 The school Kawakami went to got into Koshien. 282 00:20:24,723 --> 00:20:27,893 Even as a first-year student, Kawakami was an ace. 283 00:20:29,661 --> 00:20:30,495 A hit! 284 00:20:30,562 --> 00:20:36,301 Aniya and I believed Kawakami would cause a major stir at Koshien, but… 285 00:20:36,368 --> 00:20:39,705 The first-year ace Kawakami allowed 12 points to be scored against them 286 00:20:39,771 --> 00:20:41,106 in the first run! 287 00:20:41,173 --> 00:20:42,574 There is nothing he can do! 288 00:20:42,641 --> 00:20:44,643 This is the national tournament! 289 00:20:44,710 --> 00:20:46,078 This is Koshien! 290 00:20:46,778 --> 00:20:51,650 The school that beat us was defeated in the second round. 291 00:20:52,651 --> 00:20:55,053 Even knowing there's always someone better, 292 00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:58,824 when he saw the reality, his pride was shattered. 293 00:21:03,362 --> 00:21:06,798 "Some things can't be achieved even with your best effort." 294 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:08,834 "Stop wasting your effort." 295 00:21:10,202 --> 00:21:13,538 That was Aniya's answer. 296 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:18,543 Some things can't be achieved even with your best effort. 297 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:22,381 Don't mess with me, amateur. 298 00:21:25,817 --> 00:21:29,087 Talking about Koshien in front of him… 299 00:21:30,389 --> 00:21:31,590 I'm so stupid… 300 00:21:33,258 --> 00:21:35,861 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! SHINE FOR TOMORROW! AIM FOR KOSHIEN! 301 00:21:40,132 --> 00:21:43,101 Hey! Keep your eyes on the ball! 302 00:21:43,902 --> 00:21:45,103 Let's go! 303 00:21:47,839 --> 00:21:49,975 Lower your hips, first baseman! 304 00:21:52,911 --> 00:21:55,614 You guys want to go to Koshien, right?! 305 00:21:56,415 --> 00:21:58,183 Then don't give up! 306 00:21:59,184 --> 00:22:01,953 If you like baseball, try harder. 307 00:22:02,487 --> 00:22:03,455 Let's go! 308 00:22:15,100 --> 00:22:16,335 I'm a fool. 309 00:22:17,269 --> 00:22:18,437 Such a fool. 310 00:22:18,503 --> 00:22:19,705 Why are you the pitcher? 311 00:22:19,771 --> 00:22:22,574 What's wrong with that? I've always wanted to be. 312 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:23,875 Who cares about that?! 313 00:22:24,676 --> 00:22:25,677 Hey. 314 00:22:25,744 --> 00:22:27,746 Let's practice a bit before we choose positions. 315 00:22:27,813 --> 00:22:29,915 -Why are you taking charge? -Why are you taking charge? 316 00:22:34,920 --> 00:22:36,088 Someone throw me the ball. 317 00:22:36,822 --> 00:22:37,856 -What? -What? 318 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:48,900 I want to see if I'm qualified to coach you guys. 319 00:22:50,802 --> 00:22:52,504 I'll do it! 320 00:22:52,571 --> 00:22:55,040 -Mikoshiba, you play catcher. -Right. 321 00:22:55,107 --> 00:22:57,175 Watch and learn. 322 00:22:58,777 --> 00:23:01,279 Watch my ultra super fastball. 323 00:23:02,080 --> 00:23:04,149 I dedicate this Minoru Murayama. 324 00:23:04,216 --> 00:23:07,719 "Rule Four. The key to hitting is pivoting your body." 325 00:23:07,786 --> 00:23:10,122 "Rather than hitting, it's about pushing back." 326 00:23:12,657 --> 00:23:15,861 Die, Kawato! 327 00:23:15,927 --> 00:23:16,795 "Follow through!" 328 00:23:20,432 --> 00:23:21,700 Sir! 329 00:23:27,038 --> 00:23:28,473 This is bad… 330 00:23:29,574 --> 00:23:30,609 Is he dead? 331 00:23:32,277 --> 00:23:33,378 Don't seriously aim for his head! 332 00:23:33,445 --> 00:23:34,479 I didn't! 333 00:23:34,546 --> 00:23:35,580 You said "die," didn't you? 334 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:48,326 This is no good. 335 00:23:49,561 --> 00:23:50,962 I'm no good at all. 336 00:23:51,530 --> 00:23:52,898 Sir, are you feeling okay? 337 00:23:56,435 --> 00:23:57,669 He's not okay. 338 00:24:03,041 --> 00:24:05,544 No good. This won't do. 339 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:08,580 FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 340 00:24:22,727 --> 00:24:23,562 I'm… 341 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:26,198 a fool. 342 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:30,368 I don't even know the rules. 343 00:24:31,970 --> 00:24:33,572 Nothing but an amateur! 344 00:24:40,445 --> 00:24:41,346 But… 345 00:24:45,917 --> 00:24:48,386 What's wrong with an amateur aiming for Koshien? 346 00:24:55,827 --> 00:24:58,163 It's not wrong. Not at all! 347 00:25:00,232 --> 00:25:01,099 Dreams… 348 00:25:02,501 --> 00:25:03,502 are freedom! 349 00:25:12,911 --> 00:25:14,379 Welcome back. 350 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:16,081 Hey. 351 00:25:16,147 --> 00:25:17,849 Your dad is out on delivery. 352 00:25:17,916 --> 00:25:18,783 I see. 353 00:25:20,685 --> 00:25:23,255 I know you told me not to because it's embarrassing, 354 00:25:24,155 --> 00:25:27,526 but I've decided to become the manager of the baseball team. 355 00:25:31,363 --> 00:25:34,299 I've decided I should do what I want to. 356 00:25:35,500 --> 00:25:38,637 This is the only time when we can be a part of high school baseball. 357 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:42,140 Do whatever you want. 358 00:25:44,109 --> 00:25:44,943 Yeah. 359 00:25:47,078 --> 00:25:48,013 I will do what I want. 360 00:25:49,714 --> 00:25:50,615 Good night. 361 00:25:55,620 --> 00:25:56,788 Here. Fill this out. 362 00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:57,689 Here. 363 00:25:57,756 --> 00:25:59,224 NIKOGAKU BASEBALL CLUB SURVEY 364 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:00,458 Here. 365 00:26:00,525 --> 00:26:02,227 Thanks for your cooperation. 366 00:26:04,462 --> 00:26:05,764 What is this? 367 00:26:05,830 --> 00:26:09,000 Yagi became the manager of the baseball club. 368 00:26:09,067 --> 00:26:10,769 -Manager? -Manager? 369 00:26:14,739 --> 00:26:16,641 You're in the club too, Shinjo, 370 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:19,110 so, for now… 371 00:26:19,945 --> 00:26:20,912 What about Aniya? 372 00:26:21,846 --> 00:26:22,681 Well… 373 00:26:23,448 --> 00:26:27,152 I would be happy if he would play, but I doubt he will. 374 00:26:32,624 --> 00:26:33,558 I'm not so sure. 375 00:26:34,125 --> 00:26:34,893 What? 376 00:26:36,261 --> 00:26:40,799 I think Aniya is struggling, looking for an answer inside himself. 377 00:26:45,103 --> 00:26:48,340 He might find the answer if he also swings a bat. 378 00:26:48,406 --> 00:26:49,374 What? 379 00:26:49,874 --> 00:26:51,710 That's how you found your answer, right? 380 00:26:52,310 --> 00:26:53,445 "Aim for Koshien." 381 00:27:12,530 --> 00:27:15,567 It seems Mr. Kawato doesn't understand a thing. 382 00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:20,271 He'll only be humiliated if he plays this game. 383 00:27:24,275 --> 00:27:25,644 You know this, right? 384 00:27:29,180 --> 00:27:31,583 So if Yagi is our manager… 385 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:34,719 Hiratsuka and Imaoka will come back, too! 386 00:27:34,786 --> 00:27:36,588 -All right! Idiot Hiratsuka! -All right! 387 00:27:36,655 --> 00:27:38,356 Hiratsuka! 388 00:27:38,423 --> 00:27:39,324 Aniya? 389 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:47,432 Let's play baseball. 390 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:51,036 We need you, Aniya. 391 00:27:52,937 --> 00:27:56,541 It's meaningless to play baseball if we can't all succeed together. 392 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:06,284 You think because you did a double-play you can actually win a game? 393 00:28:06,951 --> 00:28:08,820 You all play like junior high schoolers. 394 00:28:08,887 --> 00:28:09,721 Idiot. 395 00:28:23,535 --> 00:28:24,936 Who do you think you are? 396 00:28:25,003 --> 00:28:27,505 We're being nice to you, and you act all high and mighty? 397 00:28:28,940 --> 00:28:30,809 I didn't ask you to be nice to me! 398 00:28:34,379 --> 00:28:36,581 -Hey, stop it-- -Let them. 399 00:28:37,148 --> 00:28:37,982 But… 400 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:42,754 They aren't good at expressing themselves with words. 401 00:28:43,421 --> 00:28:46,191 Sometimes they have to punch it out. 402 00:28:50,462 --> 00:28:51,896 You're being too naive! 403 00:28:55,166 --> 00:28:57,836 Do you really want to lose the game that badly? 404 00:29:01,973 --> 00:29:05,243 No matter how hard you try now, you won't achieve your dreams! 405 00:29:11,182 --> 00:29:13,985 Get a grip on reality, you bastard. 406 00:29:16,788 --> 00:29:18,556 Are you saying we can't dream? 407 00:29:22,494 --> 00:29:26,531 We may not be good compared to you, but we're finally playing baseball 408 00:29:27,098 --> 00:29:29,434 and we finally escaped our boring days! 409 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:34,072 Baseball is all we have. 410 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:42,447 If you want to play, just say so! 411 00:29:42,514 --> 00:29:43,515 Who said I want to-- 412 00:29:43,581 --> 00:29:45,483 Then don't come to the clubhouse anymore! 413 00:29:52,657 --> 00:29:54,459 Don't get our hopes up! 414 00:30:14,946 --> 00:30:15,880 It's the same for me. 415 00:30:16,748 --> 00:30:18,082 Baseball is all I have. 416 00:30:33,264 --> 00:30:34,265 I understand… 417 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:36,267 that much, anyway. 418 00:30:53,284 --> 00:30:54,385 Koshien, huh. 419 00:31:16,541 --> 00:31:17,475 Those guys… 420 00:31:23,481 --> 00:31:25,316 -Oh. -Sir. 421 00:31:26,017 --> 00:31:27,986 I talked to Shinjo. 422 00:31:52,243 --> 00:31:53,177 Aniya. 423 00:31:59,250 --> 00:32:01,052 You really are great. 424 00:32:05,823 --> 00:32:07,292 I'm sorry about before. 425 00:32:08,993 --> 00:32:11,229 FUTAKO BASEBALL FIELD 426 00:32:14,198 --> 00:32:18,336 Talking about going to Koshien without even knowing the rules. 427 00:32:19,270 --> 00:32:20,104 I'm sorry. 428 00:32:23,107 --> 00:32:24,442 But listen… 429 00:32:25,877 --> 00:32:28,579 No matter how little you think of me, 430 00:32:31,049 --> 00:32:35,086 I'm going to aim for Koshien after all. 431 00:32:39,324 --> 00:32:42,260 If we do our best, we'll find our potential. 432 00:32:45,763 --> 00:32:47,699 That's all easy to say! 433 00:32:51,035 --> 00:32:51,869 Then… 434 00:32:53,404 --> 00:32:54,906 How about a challenge against me? 435 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:04,983 I bet I can get three strikes on you 436 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:07,752 with all the balls in this bucket. 437 00:33:10,221 --> 00:33:11,222 If I win, 438 00:33:14,158 --> 00:33:15,460 you'll play with us. 439 00:33:15,526 --> 00:33:16,361 NIKOGAKU 440 00:33:22,734 --> 00:33:25,370 If I lose, I'll listen to whatever you say. 441 00:33:28,906 --> 00:33:30,775 Then you'll quit being the advisor to the club! 442 00:33:33,311 --> 00:33:34,145 Got it! 443 00:33:49,594 --> 00:33:50,428 All right! 444 00:33:52,330 --> 00:33:53,297 Let's do it! 445 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:56,861 Kei… 446 00:35:05,603 --> 00:35:06,938 Finished yet? 447 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:11,242 Stop wasting your effort. 448 00:35:13,010 --> 00:35:15,012 You think I'll give up? 449 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:19,984 Everyone… 450 00:35:20,852 --> 00:35:23,454 is working hard to get closer to your level. 451 00:35:26,057 --> 00:35:29,460 They're giving their all to welcome you to the team. 452 00:35:31,462 --> 00:35:33,297 Nine hundred thirty-seven. 453 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:35,266 Nine hundred thirty-seven. 454 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:37,068 Nine hundred thirty-eight. 455 00:35:37,602 --> 00:35:39,737 Nine hundred thirty-eight. 456 00:35:39,804 --> 00:35:41,372 Nine hundred thirty-nine. 457 00:35:41,439 --> 00:35:43,407 Nine hundred thirty-nine. 458 00:35:44,408 --> 00:35:45,243 Aniya. 459 00:35:47,745 --> 00:35:49,547 No effort is wasted effort. 460 00:35:56,420 --> 00:35:57,588 Shut up! 461 00:35:58,322 --> 00:35:59,724 Just keep throwing! 462 00:36:18,342 --> 00:36:19,410 This is it. 463 00:36:21,479 --> 00:36:22,446 With these three, 464 00:36:23,548 --> 00:36:25,049 I will strike you out. 465 00:36:40,498 --> 00:36:41,666 I feel bad for you. 466 00:36:43,167 --> 00:36:45,036 How about if I strike once, 467 00:36:45,836 --> 00:36:47,338 then you're the winner? 468 00:36:47,405 --> 00:36:48,973 Don't mess with me! 469 00:36:50,174 --> 00:36:51,309 We play fair. 470 00:36:56,814 --> 00:36:58,015 You bastard… 471 00:37:00,718 --> 00:37:01,919 He's confused. 472 00:37:04,555 --> 00:37:05,690 Shinjo. 473 00:37:09,660 --> 00:37:11,329 If he strikes out, 474 00:37:12,563 --> 00:37:13,831 he can play baseball again. 475 00:37:39,156 --> 00:37:40,691 It's a strike. 476 00:37:47,732 --> 00:37:49,767 Don't miss on purpose! 477 00:37:53,204 --> 00:37:57,642 If you really want to play, just be honest and say so! 478 00:38:00,177 --> 00:38:01,512 Shut up! 479 00:38:02,179 --> 00:38:03,414 Then hit the ball. 480 00:38:05,349 --> 00:38:07,685 Hit the ball if you have the guts! 481 00:38:22,233 --> 00:38:24,769 Here comes the second pitch. 482 00:38:27,004 --> 00:38:29,173 Sir. Why? 483 00:38:39,083 --> 00:38:40,117 All right! 484 00:38:40,184 --> 00:38:42,620 I touched it. It's a foul ball. 485 00:38:42,687 --> 00:38:44,822 So you're saying you win? 486 00:38:45,656 --> 00:38:47,591 It looked like a strike to me! 487 00:38:47,658 --> 00:38:50,461 Shut up! It's a strike. 488 00:38:52,496 --> 00:38:55,333 Throw the last one. I'll give it a clean hit. 489 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:10,848 Last ball. 490 00:39:12,483 --> 00:39:13,317 Here it comes. 491 00:39:33,871 --> 00:39:35,673 Are you saying we can't dream? 492 00:39:39,143 --> 00:39:40,711 Baseball is all we have. 493 00:39:44,749 --> 00:39:46,417 If you want to play, just say so! 494 00:40:10,708 --> 00:40:12,410 No effort is wasted effort. 495 00:41:31,722 --> 00:41:32,656 In the end, 496 00:41:34,124 --> 00:41:35,759 he couldn't ditch his stubbornness. 497 00:42:10,027 --> 00:42:12,162 Not asking me to hook up today? 498 00:42:18,002 --> 00:42:19,503 Leave me alone. 499 00:42:21,772 --> 00:42:24,508 There isn't much time left until the game. 500 00:42:26,744 --> 00:42:27,745 I don't care. 501 00:42:27,811 --> 00:42:29,280 If you decide to play, 502 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:31,649 how about I give you a kiss? 503 00:42:50,801 --> 00:42:51,769 Kei… 504 00:42:56,774 --> 00:42:57,675 Idiot. 505 00:42:59,043 --> 00:42:59,877 That's… 506 00:43:01,312 --> 00:43:03,547 not even good enough to be a pachinko prize. 507 00:43:20,698 --> 00:43:22,232 What's up, sir? 508 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,301 Hurry up and change. 509 00:43:31,008 --> 00:43:31,942 Forgive me! 510 00:43:37,014 --> 00:43:38,115 The truth is, yesterday… 511 00:43:40,517 --> 00:43:41,352 I saw Aniya and… 512 00:43:42,820 --> 00:43:43,821 You're late! 513 00:43:43,887 --> 00:43:44,722 Hey! 514 00:43:58,602 --> 00:43:59,436 Aniya… 515 00:44:03,474 --> 00:44:04,441 He… 516 00:44:04,508 --> 00:44:05,509 That uniform… 517 00:44:11,048 --> 00:44:12,016 Aniya. 518 00:44:12,983 --> 00:44:14,351 Aniya! 519 00:44:21,659 --> 00:44:24,361 Aniya, why? 520 00:44:26,330 --> 00:44:29,600 This girl said I could sleep with her if I played. 521 00:44:29,667 --> 00:44:32,069 -What? I didn't say that! -What? For real? 522 00:44:32,136 --> 00:44:32,970 No! 523 00:44:33,037 --> 00:44:34,838 Don't get so excited! 524 00:44:37,641 --> 00:44:38,575 Aniya. 525 00:44:39,677 --> 00:44:40,711 You… 526 00:44:41,278 --> 00:44:44,014 We decided that you'll listen to me if you lose. 527 00:44:46,350 --> 00:44:47,184 Right. 528 00:44:47,785 --> 00:44:50,754 So listen up. 529 00:44:52,423 --> 00:44:53,257 Coach. 530 00:44:54,658 --> 00:44:55,492 Coach? 531 00:44:55,993 --> 00:44:58,262 Learn the rules perfectly before the game. 532 00:44:58,328 --> 00:45:00,698 We don't want you to embarrass us. 533 00:45:02,099 --> 00:45:02,933 Right. 534 00:45:03,901 --> 00:45:04,802 Got it. 535 00:45:12,209 --> 00:45:13,544 All right. Let's do it! 536 00:45:13,610 --> 00:45:15,212 -Let's go! -All right! 537 00:45:26,824 --> 00:45:28,358 All right, let's go! 538 00:45:34,765 --> 00:45:37,367 I'll start batting, so get out on the field! 539 00:45:37,434 --> 00:45:41,105 Hey! Who made you the boss? You just joined the team. 540 00:45:41,171 --> 00:45:42,573 -Can you do it? -Sure can. 541 00:45:42,639 --> 00:45:44,541 -I'm better. -No, I am. 542 00:45:44,608 --> 00:45:46,610 -Shut up, idiot. -What? 543 00:46:21,478 --> 00:46:24,414 Hey, where are Imaoka and Hiratsuka? 544 00:46:24,481 --> 00:46:28,619 Wait… Did anyone tell them that Yagi is the manager? 545 00:46:32,022 --> 00:46:34,591 -Hiracchi. Look. -What? 546 00:46:37,694 --> 00:46:38,529 Over there. 547 00:47:02,352 --> 00:47:03,787 Shortstop. 548 00:47:09,293 --> 00:47:10,661 Third. 549 00:47:30,314 --> 00:47:32,015 Principal Ando? 550 00:47:33,417 --> 00:47:37,821 Please forgive me, but as for the upcoming practice game, 551 00:47:39,056 --> 00:47:40,891 we will be withdrawing. 552 00:47:45,162 --> 00:47:46,797 I'm on your side! 553 00:47:46,864 --> 00:47:48,732 You know nothing about me! 554 00:47:48,799 --> 00:47:51,902 I want you to trust me. I trust you too. 555 00:47:52,502 --> 00:47:54,238 Even punks have their moments. 556 00:47:54,838 --> 00:47:57,140 Won't you give us courage again? 557 00:47:57,207 --> 00:47:59,543 I won't quit even if you tell me to. 558 00:48:00,077 --> 00:48:01,745 You can change if you have the courage! 559 00:48:01,812 --> 00:48:03,447 Subtitle translation by: Tom Grathwol