1 00:00:11,311 --> 00:00:14,781 Bottom of the ninth, two outs, one on base, trailing by one point. 2 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:15,982 YOUGA HIGH VS. FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH 3 00:00:24,624 --> 00:00:27,827 If we mess this up, we can't make a comeback. 4 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:34,167 You've got this. 5 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:38,705 He was so determined to be stubborn, 6 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:42,409 but now, he's showing his true feelings. 7 00:00:51,351 --> 00:00:53,019 Strike! 8 00:00:53,086 --> 00:00:55,221 -Oh, wow. -What a swing. 9 00:00:57,290 --> 00:00:59,159 Everyone understands his courage. 10 00:01:01,428 --> 00:01:02,862 Without hesitation, 11 00:01:05,198 --> 00:01:06,866 they entrusted him with everything. 12 00:01:12,338 --> 00:01:13,706 Strike! 13 00:01:16,109 --> 00:01:20,380 And Shinjo took on the challenge… 14 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:28,688 regardless of what may happen. 15 00:02:00,553 --> 00:02:02,856 You're on Kawato's side now too? 16 00:02:03,389 --> 00:02:05,391 You're going to betray me?! 17 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:07,193 I wanted to play baseball. 18 00:02:07,260 --> 00:02:12,265 I wanted to play baseball with everyone again. 19 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:14,100 I knew it. 20 00:02:14,167 --> 00:02:16,302 I knew this would happen. 21 00:02:18,371 --> 00:02:20,740 You can change if you have the courage! 22 00:02:48,835 --> 00:02:50,770 All right! Go! 23 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,269 Out! 24 00:03:23,336 --> 00:03:24,804 That's game! 25 00:03:25,538 --> 00:03:27,874 -All right! -We did it! 26 00:03:28,808 --> 00:03:31,377 -Nice job! -All right! 27 00:03:55,702 --> 00:03:57,303 YOUGA HIGH VS. FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH 28 00:03:57,370 --> 00:04:01,307 Nine to eight! The win goes to Youga High School. 29 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:03,509 Both teams, bow! 30 00:04:03,576 --> 00:04:05,845 -Thank you. -Thank you. 31 00:04:07,447 --> 00:04:09,148 -You did your best! -Nice work! 32 00:04:10,383 --> 00:04:12,885 -Nice try! -You did great! 33 00:04:21,127 --> 00:04:22,061 Those guys… 34 00:04:26,966 --> 00:04:28,668 I'm sure they're feeling it now. 35 00:04:29,235 --> 00:04:32,705 But they did their best. 36 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:34,407 They must be so happy. 37 00:04:44,917 --> 00:04:47,153 -Shinjo! -I knew you would come back! 38 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:49,422 -You were late! -Come on! 39 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:55,495 Aren't they frustrated? 40 00:04:57,330 --> 00:04:59,265 There's nothing to be frustrated about. 41 00:05:00,433 --> 00:05:03,136 They fought with everything they had. 42 00:05:04,704 --> 00:05:05,838 More than that, 43 00:05:07,974 --> 00:05:09,275 their dreams, 44 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:12,679 their friends. 45 00:05:14,380 --> 00:05:15,848 the value of effort. 46 00:05:18,518 --> 00:05:20,119 They learned so much. 47 00:05:26,059 --> 00:05:27,060 Um… 48 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:35,868 I'm sorry for making fun of you and calling you Minister of Ball Retrieval. 49 00:05:36,736 --> 00:05:38,037 I'm really sorry. 50 00:05:46,279 --> 00:05:47,513 Nice team, right? 51 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:51,918 I'm… 52 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:54,387 their captain. 53 00:05:59,459 --> 00:06:00,293 That's great. 54 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:16,075 You could say we won big time. 55 00:06:21,781 --> 00:06:23,449 Good job, guys! 56 00:06:25,184 --> 00:06:26,486 We lost, but we won! 57 00:06:26,552 --> 00:06:29,188 It's like we won, right? 58 00:06:29,255 --> 00:06:31,224 -What are you talking about? -What? 59 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:33,526 Are you still worried? 60 00:06:34,293 --> 00:06:38,998 Worried that they'll spoil the traditions of our baseball club? 61 00:06:43,202 --> 00:06:46,406 I knew it all along. 62 00:06:48,941 --> 00:06:54,781 Before our baseball club's glory is damaged any further… 63 00:06:58,117 --> 00:07:00,286 In order to protect the baseball club's pride… 64 00:07:00,353 --> 00:07:01,187 KOSHIEN ENTRY 65 00:07:02,321 --> 00:07:07,059 …you wanted to bury it with your own hands. 66 00:07:11,697 --> 00:07:13,099 Isn't that right? 67 00:07:16,169 --> 00:07:17,470 Captain Murayama. 68 00:07:22,608 --> 00:07:24,377 YOSHIO MURAYAMA SHUNSAKU IKEBE 69 00:07:26,546 --> 00:07:27,680 I was foolish. 70 00:07:31,317 --> 00:07:36,055 In the end, it wasn't me who protected our baseball club's glory. 71 00:07:38,024 --> 00:07:40,026 It was those kids. 72 00:07:42,128 --> 00:07:45,832 Why wasn't I able to face them… 73 00:07:46,933 --> 00:07:51,103 the way Mr. Kawato could? 74 00:07:55,174 --> 00:07:57,777 Why wasn't I able to talk to them… 75 00:07:59,912 --> 00:08:03,516 about following their dreams the way he does? 76 00:08:05,718 --> 00:08:06,686 Why? 77 00:08:10,256 --> 00:08:11,657 Why wasn't I able to… 78 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:16,329 be more like Mr. Kawato? 79 00:08:28,074 --> 00:08:30,209 KOSHIEN ENTRY FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 80 00:08:35,648 --> 00:08:37,617 The principal and vice-principal went to Koshien? 81 00:08:38,851 --> 00:08:39,685 They did. 82 00:08:42,321 --> 00:08:45,057 That's why they made us their enemies. 83 00:08:45,758 --> 00:08:49,662 That's how important that memory is to them. 84 00:08:50,630 --> 00:08:51,731 The memory of Koshien. 85 00:08:54,066 --> 00:08:55,968 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! SHINE FOR TOMORROW! AIM FOR KOSHIEN! 86 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:14,487 KOSHIEN ENTRY FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 87 00:09:25,364 --> 00:09:28,167 I don't mind going to the police with this. 88 00:09:29,201 --> 00:09:33,873 Of course, we will be discussing a formal apology 89 00:09:33,940 --> 00:09:35,041 and how to take responsibility-- 90 00:09:35,107 --> 00:09:37,043 I was punched during the game. 91 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:39,712 By this punk here. 92 00:09:40,479 --> 00:09:43,583 Don't make fun of people's dreams! 93 00:09:49,655 --> 00:09:53,259 Just fire this violent teacher right away. 94 00:09:55,428 --> 00:09:56,929 If you don't, 95 00:09:57,463 --> 00:10:01,634 I'll take this to the baseball federation and the board of education myself. 96 00:10:02,868 --> 00:10:03,903 Very well. 97 00:10:10,176 --> 00:10:13,613 We'll take responsibility with a resignation. 98 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:16,682 Principal… 99 00:10:16,749 --> 00:10:20,252 Will that satisfy you? 100 00:10:23,055 --> 00:10:25,358 -Wait a second! -Aniya! Stop! 101 00:10:27,026 --> 00:10:29,795 What the hell do you think you're doing? 102 00:10:30,963 --> 00:10:33,499 Why are you firing Kawato? 103 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:36,936 It's us that you hate! 104 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:41,674 He's our coach! 105 00:10:43,509 --> 00:10:46,846 We'll have nothing left without him. 106 00:10:49,081 --> 00:10:50,650 We finally got the team together. 107 00:10:50,716 --> 00:10:52,018 Hey, Aniya! 108 00:11:03,029 --> 00:11:04,363 We want to go to Koshien. 109 00:11:08,134 --> 00:11:11,303 We want that glory for ourselves! 110 00:11:19,879 --> 00:11:21,881 So stop getting in our way! 111 00:11:25,551 --> 00:11:27,253 I have no intention of getting in your way. 112 00:11:30,356 --> 00:11:33,426 It's not Mr. Kawato who will be resigning. 113 00:11:39,131 --> 00:11:40,399 It will be me. 114 00:11:42,435 --> 00:11:43,369 What? 115 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:44,737 Principal… 116 00:11:48,674 --> 00:11:53,446 I've already gotten approval from the administration and board of education. 117 00:12:02,354 --> 00:12:03,389 Mr. Kunimatsu. 118 00:12:05,091 --> 00:12:07,226 Does that satisfy you? 119 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,228 Well, I… 120 00:12:11,897 --> 00:12:13,365 May I ask you to leave? 121 00:12:27,546 --> 00:12:28,614 Why? 122 00:12:34,653 --> 00:12:39,225 Thank you for showing us a great game. 123 00:12:45,664 --> 00:12:47,199 A great game… 124 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:50,436 that will remain in my heart. 125 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:55,541 Principal. 126 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:13,159 Thank you. 127 00:13:43,489 --> 00:13:45,858 KOSHIEN ENTRY FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 128 00:13:51,697 --> 00:13:53,332 This baseball diamond 129 00:13:54,533 --> 00:13:58,504 is stained with our blood, sweat and tears. 130 00:14:01,574 --> 00:14:02,408 That's right. 131 00:14:15,287 --> 00:14:17,489 I hope you don't misunderstand. 132 00:14:18,123 --> 00:14:22,294 I'm taking responsibility for your actions by resigning. 133 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:24,196 In other words, 134 00:14:25,598 --> 00:14:27,333 I'm cleaning up your mess. 135 00:14:31,203 --> 00:14:32,171 I… 136 00:14:33,405 --> 00:14:37,276 "Follow your dreams. Shine for tomorrow." 137 00:14:37,943 --> 00:14:38,777 Is that right? 138 00:14:41,981 --> 00:14:45,985 Continue to follow your dreams. 139 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:50,656 Your dreams, and the dreams of your students. 140 00:15:03,202 --> 00:15:04,036 Yes, sir. 141 00:15:18,851 --> 00:15:19,752 Ikebe. 142 00:15:20,986 --> 00:15:22,288 Thanks for everything. 143 00:15:24,823 --> 00:15:28,127 It's me who should be thanking you. 144 00:15:48,147 --> 00:15:49,848 Thank you! 145 00:15:50,616 --> 00:15:52,418 -Thank you! -Thank you! 146 00:16:29,054 --> 00:16:30,322 Captain! 147 00:17:02,187 --> 00:17:03,856 FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 148 00:17:06,692 --> 00:17:09,495 I hate having class this early. 149 00:17:09,561 --> 00:17:11,497 Why don't we hang out in the clubhouse? 150 00:17:11,563 --> 00:17:13,565 -Nice. -Great idea. 151 00:17:14,233 --> 00:17:16,702 Skipping classes so early? 152 00:17:17,603 --> 00:17:18,637 What? 153 00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:23,976 Listen, old man. You can't just walk onto school grounds. 154 00:17:24,043 --> 00:17:25,110 Right? 155 00:17:26,378 --> 00:17:28,047 You're crazy! 156 00:17:32,651 --> 00:17:34,987 So this is where you've been. 157 00:17:36,288 --> 00:17:39,224 Hey. Good morning, Rie. 158 00:17:39,291 --> 00:17:41,360 Good morning, uncle. Oh-- 159 00:17:41,427 --> 00:17:42,795 You can call me that. 160 00:17:42,861 --> 00:17:44,229 You are my niece after all. 161 00:17:45,164 --> 00:17:45,998 By the way, 162 00:17:48,634 --> 00:17:50,069 who are those students? 163 00:17:50,769 --> 00:17:53,672 They're from Class 2-B. 164 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:55,274 They're on the baseball team. 165 00:17:55,808 --> 00:17:57,009 Is something wrong? 166 00:18:00,712 --> 00:18:02,347 So that's the baseball team? 167 00:18:04,750 --> 00:18:06,418 Riichi! 168 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:09,354 We will now have a morning assembly. 169 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:12,724 All students report to the gymnasium. 170 00:18:13,459 --> 00:18:14,760 I repeat… 171 00:18:14,827 --> 00:18:16,895 Don't play mahjong in here, guys. 172 00:18:16,962 --> 00:18:19,431 Why? We quit smoking. Let us have fun. 173 00:18:19,498 --> 00:18:21,900 We're not fighting either! Right? 174 00:18:21,967 --> 00:18:23,335 That's just normal! 175 00:18:23,402 --> 00:18:25,204 It's practice for these guys. 176 00:18:25,270 --> 00:18:26,271 For you too! 177 00:18:26,338 --> 00:18:27,439 That's right! 178 00:18:27,506 --> 00:18:28,841 Good morning! 179 00:18:30,476 --> 00:18:32,744 It's you? Don't scare us like that. 180 00:18:32,811 --> 00:18:34,279 You should be scared! 181 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:36,248 Give me a break. 182 00:18:37,416 --> 00:18:40,586 We're going to the morning assembly. The new principal arrives today. 183 00:18:40,652 --> 00:18:41,887 Let's go, Wakana. 184 00:18:41,954 --> 00:18:44,423 Mr. Kawato, this is important. 185 00:18:44,490 --> 00:18:45,757 As if I'd allow that! 186 00:18:46,391 --> 00:18:47,526 Well… 187 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:53,532 Following Principal Murayama's resignation, I will be your new principal. 188 00:18:54,266 --> 00:18:56,635 My name is Akihiro Fujimura. 189 00:18:57,803 --> 00:19:01,039 Based on what I've seen this morning, 190 00:19:01,740 --> 00:19:06,178 it seems there are some disruptive individuals at this school. 191 00:19:07,412 --> 00:19:10,282 "Honesty and integrity" is my motto. 192 00:19:11,150 --> 00:19:14,820 Especially towards those who break the rules, 193 00:19:15,888 --> 00:19:18,690 I will deal with you strictly. 194 00:19:22,127 --> 00:19:22,961 Get in there. 195 00:19:26,665 --> 00:19:28,534 Hey, it's that old man. 196 00:19:41,213 --> 00:19:44,316 V-Vice-principal Fujimura?! 197 00:19:44,383 --> 00:19:47,152 Koichi Kawato?! 198 00:19:51,990 --> 00:19:52,824 Principal! 199 00:19:53,425 --> 00:19:55,327 Principal! 200 00:19:57,296 --> 00:19:58,297 Why? 201 00:20:00,465 --> 00:20:04,269 Congratulations on your promotion from vice-principal! 202 00:20:16,481 --> 00:20:19,484 It was a pleasure working with you at Kandagawa High School. 203 00:20:19,551 --> 00:20:20,552 So I hear… 204 00:20:22,321 --> 00:20:25,357 you're leading a baseball team with a violent past. 205 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:27,659 That's right. 206 00:20:28,193 --> 00:20:30,195 But there is no more violence. 207 00:20:30,262 --> 00:20:32,130 We won't be breaking any rules. 208 00:20:32,197 --> 00:20:34,333 Those boys have real dreams. 209 00:20:38,971 --> 00:20:41,974 I don't know what kind of methods Principal Murayama used, 210 00:20:42,774 --> 00:20:43,775 but I… 211 00:20:45,644 --> 00:20:46,979 won't show any mercy. 212 00:20:47,045 --> 00:20:48,046 That's just fine. 213 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:52,017 Just wait and see. 214 00:20:55,687 --> 00:20:56,755 Pardon me. 215 00:20:56,822 --> 00:21:01,193 Man, that new principal seems like a pain. 216 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:04,263 Forget about it. It doesn't matter anyway. 217 00:21:05,030 --> 00:21:06,265 Hey, look. 218 00:21:09,134 --> 00:21:10,869 -You want my signature? -You want it? 219 00:21:10,936 --> 00:21:12,838 -Those little… -Those little… 220 00:21:12,904 --> 00:21:15,374 Seeing punks in Koshien is pretty cool. 221 00:21:17,409 --> 00:21:18,810 -You think so? -You think so? 222 00:21:18,877 --> 00:21:21,480 That's if we actually make it to Koshien. 223 00:21:21,546 --> 00:21:22,514 Say, "Ah." 224 00:21:26,918 --> 00:21:29,388 What a dream that would be. 225 00:21:30,022 --> 00:21:31,490 Close your eyes and you'll see. 226 00:21:31,556 --> 00:21:34,026 What kind of dream will I have today? 227 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:36,461 Don't give up, okay? 228 00:21:37,329 --> 00:21:43,835 If you do make it to Koshien, I might have something for you. 229 00:21:47,572 --> 00:21:49,675 Two-hundred seventy-eight. 230 00:21:50,842 --> 00:21:52,844 Two-hundred seventy-nine. 231 00:21:54,012 --> 00:21:55,847 Two-hundred eighty. 232 00:21:56,481 --> 00:21:58,917 Looking good today, guys. 233 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:02,554 Hey! How are we supposed to get better? 234 00:22:02,621 --> 00:22:03,789 What? 235 00:22:03,855 --> 00:22:07,092 Wait, this guy's an amateur. No point in asking him. 236 00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:08,360 Hey! 237 00:22:08,427 --> 00:22:10,028 -Ask me! -Guys! 238 00:22:12,798 --> 00:22:14,266 You're planning something. 239 00:22:17,502 --> 00:22:19,571 Well, we were thinking 240 00:22:19,638 --> 00:22:23,175 we should play more practice games, and get some experience in real games. 241 00:22:24,209 --> 00:22:28,547 But it's hard for us to find schools willing to play against us. 242 00:22:28,613 --> 00:22:30,148 -Kawato! -Kawato! 243 00:22:38,256 --> 00:22:39,358 All right! 244 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:41,593 Leave it to me. 245 00:22:42,160 --> 00:22:42,994 SOFTBALL CLUB 246 00:22:43,061 --> 00:22:47,199 Please let us have a practice game with the softball club! 247 00:22:47,265 --> 00:22:48,667 Well… 248 00:22:49,401 --> 00:22:52,804 Could you get them to quit smoking first? 249 00:22:57,709 --> 00:22:58,944 Stop that. 250 00:22:59,010 --> 00:23:00,445 Those aren't ours. 251 00:23:00,512 --> 00:23:02,414 They've already quit. 252 00:23:05,584 --> 00:23:07,085 -Hello. -Hello. 253 00:23:07,919 --> 00:23:09,855 You're from Ms. Mayumi's class. 254 00:23:09,921 --> 00:23:12,357 Ayako Matsunaga and Miho Ishimine. 255 00:23:14,526 --> 00:23:17,896 I've remembered all the names and faces at this school. 256 00:23:19,197 --> 00:23:20,932 -Excuse us. -See you later. 257 00:23:21,833 --> 00:23:25,937 Wait! What are you doing sneaking off with them like that? 258 00:23:26,004 --> 00:23:28,039 Please allow us to have a practice game. 259 00:23:29,741 --> 00:23:32,177 I'll do it on one condition. 260 00:23:32,744 --> 00:23:33,745 Condition? 261 00:23:34,713 --> 00:23:36,581 What are you talking about? 262 00:23:36,648 --> 00:23:38,917 Sorry, Aniya. Just this once-- 263 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:40,285 I said no way. 264 00:23:40,352 --> 00:23:41,787 -What is it? -I know, but… 265 00:23:41,853 --> 00:23:45,290 When he asked the softball club for a practice game, 266 00:23:45,357 --> 00:23:47,626 their condition was that Aniya doesn't play. 267 00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:53,064 One of the girl's hair was burned by a cigarette that Aniya threw out a window. 268 00:23:53,131 --> 00:23:54,299 She said she's scared of him. 269 00:23:54,366 --> 00:23:55,967 For the baseball club. Please! 270 00:23:56,034 --> 00:23:58,303 Why are you asking them in the first place? 271 00:23:58,870 --> 00:24:00,238 Softball is just like baseball! 272 00:24:00,305 --> 00:24:01,440 Idiot. No, it's not. 273 00:24:02,007 --> 00:24:03,875 You expect us to do this stupid crap? 274 00:24:03,942 --> 00:24:04,776 Right? 275 00:24:06,745 --> 00:24:08,480 -A game! -A game! 276 00:24:08,547 --> 00:24:10,582 -Even better, girls! -Even better, girls! 277 00:24:10,649 --> 00:24:12,250 Yes! 278 00:24:12,317 --> 00:24:13,485 Damn it. 279 00:24:16,321 --> 00:24:20,158 Number one, center, Sekikawa. Number two, second, Mikoshiba. 280 00:24:20,225 --> 00:24:23,562 Number three, catcher, Imaoka. Number four, pitcher, me. 281 00:24:24,095 --> 00:24:27,199 Number five, right, Shinjo. Number six, left, Okada. 282 00:24:27,265 --> 00:24:31,136 Number seven, first, Yufune. Number eight, short, Hiyama. 283 00:24:31,203 --> 00:24:33,171 Number nine, right, Wakana. 284 00:24:36,208 --> 00:24:38,944 This is probably what Kawato is thinking. 285 00:24:39,010 --> 00:24:40,745 No way! 286 00:24:40,812 --> 00:24:43,381 You have two people in the right field! 287 00:24:43,448 --> 00:24:48,453 We will now start the baseball club versus the softball club practice game! 288 00:24:48,987 --> 00:24:50,455 Both teams, bow! 289 00:24:50,522 --> 00:24:52,123 -Let's have a good game. -Let's have a good game. 290 00:24:56,361 --> 00:24:58,663 This sucks. Why only me? 291 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:14,846 Enatsu… 292 00:25:15,780 --> 00:25:16,615 Let's go, Enatsu. 293 00:25:45,343 --> 00:25:46,545 SOFTBALL CLUB VS. BASEBALL CLUB 294 00:25:50,916 --> 00:25:52,284 Why didn't he tell us? 295 00:25:53,418 --> 00:25:55,654 They're in the top eight in the Kanto region. 296 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:02,060 Well, I'm sure this has helped you realize 297 00:26:04,062 --> 00:26:05,864 what it is you're missing. 298 00:26:10,435 --> 00:26:12,037 FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 299 00:26:12,704 --> 00:26:13,538 Enatsu? 300 00:26:15,006 --> 00:26:15,840 Did you see him? 301 00:26:18,443 --> 00:26:21,613 Well, I'm not sure. 302 00:26:24,983 --> 00:26:25,917 So… 303 00:26:26,985 --> 00:26:28,920 How was the game yesterday? 304 00:26:43,535 --> 00:26:45,470 Listen, guys. 305 00:26:47,305 --> 00:26:49,240 Dreams aren't so simple. 306 00:26:50,775 --> 00:26:53,378 Are you saying we're no good? 307 00:26:54,512 --> 00:26:56,114 I'm saying get your shit together! 308 00:26:57,482 --> 00:26:59,417 Let's do this seriously! 309 00:26:59,484 --> 00:27:00,652 -All right! -All right! 310 00:27:00,719 --> 00:27:01,620 Okay! 311 00:27:07,859 --> 00:27:09,194 Next! 312 00:27:09,260 --> 00:27:10,128 First! 313 00:27:11,730 --> 00:27:12,831 Lower! 314 00:27:13,365 --> 00:27:17,335 “Mistakes and errors are the discipline through which we advance.” 315 00:27:17,836 --> 00:27:18,837 By Channing. 316 00:27:18,903 --> 00:27:19,904 What? 317 00:27:20,739 --> 00:27:23,708 It means it's okay to make mistakes along the way. 318 00:27:34,252 --> 00:27:35,920 FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 319 00:27:43,495 --> 00:27:45,463 Shinjo, keep up. 320 00:27:47,632 --> 00:27:48,733 Ten more laps. 321 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:50,235 -All right! -All right! 322 00:28:01,746 --> 00:28:02,847 Next one! 323 00:28:06,051 --> 00:28:07,519 Nice, Sekikawa. 324 00:28:11,089 --> 00:28:12,657 Nice, Okada. 325 00:28:18,730 --> 00:28:20,832 -Don't worry. -Don't worry. 326 00:28:39,818 --> 00:28:41,586 FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA HIGH SCHOOL 327 00:28:41,653 --> 00:28:42,787 All right! 328 00:28:43,621 --> 00:28:45,490 That feels great. 329 00:28:46,057 --> 00:28:48,593 You're filthy! Try washing your uniform sometime. 330 00:28:48,660 --> 00:28:50,095 It doesn't come out! 331 00:28:50,161 --> 00:28:51,830 You're all filthy too! 332 00:28:51,896 --> 00:28:54,232 Even you too! 333 00:28:56,334 --> 00:28:58,503 Shinjo's is nice and clean. 334 00:29:04,109 --> 00:29:05,176 Come with me. 335 00:29:05,243 --> 00:29:06,344 What? 336 00:29:49,020 --> 00:29:52,991 Isn't that enough? That's more than 200. 337 00:29:57,228 --> 00:29:59,030 I said 1,000. 338 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:03,034 Hey. 339 00:30:06,504 --> 00:30:09,440 We're all old friends, right? 340 00:30:13,011 --> 00:30:15,580 Don't get worked up just because you're a little behind. 341 00:30:17,749 --> 00:30:18,750 That's not it. 342 00:30:22,787 --> 00:30:25,523 I just want to get back the things I missed out on. 343 00:30:28,426 --> 00:30:29,727 Shinjo… 344 00:30:35,700 --> 00:30:38,169 All the effort you guys have put in… 345 00:30:39,838 --> 00:30:42,106 I'll top it in one night! 346 00:30:43,508 --> 00:30:44,509 Bring it on! 347 00:30:50,782 --> 00:30:51,616 All right. 348 00:30:54,285 --> 00:30:55,119 Fine. 349 00:30:55,854 --> 00:30:58,223 Let's see if you really can catch 1,000. 350 00:31:09,367 --> 00:31:10,301 Let's go! 351 00:31:13,471 --> 00:31:14,572 More! 352 00:31:22,146 --> 00:31:23,448 You guys… 353 00:31:29,621 --> 00:31:31,122 We're getting really good. 354 00:31:31,189 --> 00:31:32,023 Right. 355 00:31:32,090 --> 00:31:34,425 -We've always had tons of potentle. -It's "potential." 356 00:31:34,492 --> 00:31:39,597 If we're going to take someone off the starting lineup… 357 00:31:42,300 --> 00:31:43,568 It would probably be Hiratsuka. 358 00:31:44,535 --> 00:31:45,770 Yeah. 359 00:31:45,837 --> 00:31:46,671 Hiracchi! 360 00:31:47,272 --> 00:31:48,873 Bring it on! 361 00:31:50,541 --> 00:31:51,676 Hey. 362 00:31:51,743 --> 00:31:54,212 Listen, troubled genius. 363 00:31:55,146 --> 00:31:56,981 You've struck out seven times in a row. 364 00:31:57,548 --> 00:31:58,750 Shut it. 365 00:31:59,317 --> 00:32:01,386 Keep pitching until I hit it! 366 00:32:03,554 --> 00:32:05,390 What a pain. 367 00:32:18,670 --> 00:32:19,871 I hit it. 368 00:32:21,572 --> 00:32:22,941 I hit it! 369 00:32:24,609 --> 00:32:25,877 You just got lucky. 370 00:32:28,813 --> 00:32:29,847 Aniya. 371 00:32:32,717 --> 00:32:34,986 Aim for Hiratsuka's face. 372 00:32:35,053 --> 00:32:36,988 -What? -Just lightly. 373 00:32:40,458 --> 00:32:42,493 Don't complain if I kill him. 374 00:32:49,734 --> 00:32:50,735 I said lightly! 375 00:32:56,841 --> 00:32:59,877 Randy Bass! 376 00:32:59,944 --> 00:33:01,446 I knew it! 377 00:33:03,247 --> 00:33:06,384 He has a natural defense against beanballs! 378 00:33:06,451 --> 00:33:07,652 -For real? -For real? 379 00:33:12,023 --> 00:33:14,559 We can make Hiratsuka a regular. 380 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:33,544 Mr. Kawato changed them with his determination. 381 00:33:34,712 --> 00:33:35,913 He changed those boys. 382 00:33:38,282 --> 00:33:40,852 High school students are still immature. 383 00:33:41,919 --> 00:33:44,822 For him to put his faith in them… 384 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:47,759 makes him immature as a teacher. 385 00:33:52,463 --> 00:33:58,436 BASEBALL CLUB 386 00:34:15,553 --> 00:34:18,189 Do those cigarettes belong to the baseball club? 387 00:34:18,256 --> 00:34:19,090 What? 388 00:34:20,658 --> 00:34:22,393 No. These aren't-- 389 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:26,764 Makes sense, doesn't it? With a team and a teacher like that. 390 00:34:29,367 --> 00:34:31,102 Who cares what they think? 391 00:34:31,169 --> 00:34:34,372 Don't you know how strict Koshien's rules are? 392 00:34:34,439 --> 00:34:36,040 Even an accusation is bad. 393 00:34:37,308 --> 00:34:39,444 But how do we even prove we don't smoke? 394 00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:42,480 Then help me find the culprit. 395 00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:47,985 Oh. Only girls smoke these things. 396 00:34:50,054 --> 00:34:52,056 "…my little sister." 397 00:34:52,623 --> 00:34:57,495 "Sleet falls and it is strangely bright outside." 398 00:34:59,130 --> 00:35:00,431 Sir? 399 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:03,201 "Bring me the rain and snow…" 400 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:05,069 Despite… 401 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:08,706 Despite being faced with his little sister's death… 402 00:35:10,975 --> 00:35:12,343 even then… 403 00:35:13,644 --> 00:35:17,715 Even then, he strives to live positively and move forward. 404 00:35:17,782 --> 00:35:19,016 I can't do it. 405 00:35:19,083 --> 00:35:21,185 Hiratsuka, you take over. 406 00:35:23,821 --> 00:35:25,256 Hey! 407 00:35:25,323 --> 00:35:27,291 Wake up! 408 00:35:28,726 --> 00:35:29,560 Hira… 409 00:35:30,761 --> 00:35:32,430 Hiratsuka! 410 00:35:34,031 --> 00:35:35,299 Yes! 411 00:35:35,366 --> 00:35:36,501 That's an out! 412 00:35:36,567 --> 00:35:39,937 Who knew Hiratsuka had a secret weapon? 413 00:35:40,004 --> 00:35:42,473 Are you sure you guys can be regulars? 414 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:51,916 Good luck with the battle for the lineup! 415 00:35:54,485 --> 00:35:58,222 Haven't seen you in a while, sweet, sweet cigarettes. 416 00:35:58,923 --> 00:36:00,725 What are you doing over there? 417 00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:08,499 Cigarettes? 418 00:36:14,305 --> 00:36:15,640 Sorry. Let me through. 419 00:36:15,706 --> 00:36:16,941 I said we don't smoke! 420 00:36:17,975 --> 00:36:18,809 Sir. 421 00:36:19,343 --> 00:36:20,878 What's going on? 422 00:36:20,945 --> 00:36:22,079 They had these… 423 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:24,148 in their possession. 424 00:36:24,715 --> 00:36:27,351 We weren't smoking! We found them outside the clubhouse! 425 00:36:27,418 --> 00:36:29,120 There's nothing in their bags. 426 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:30,555 What good will that do? 427 00:36:30,621 --> 00:36:32,990 Smoking will result in suspension 428 00:36:34,158 --> 00:36:35,626 and the team will be disbanded. 429 00:36:35,693 --> 00:36:36,827 Disbanded? 430 00:36:40,531 --> 00:36:41,699 Now, you listen here-- 431 00:36:41,766 --> 00:36:42,600 Shinjo, wait. 432 00:36:42,667 --> 00:36:45,136 Principal, surely that's taking it too far. 433 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:46,404 I've already told you. 434 00:36:46,971 --> 00:36:50,675 I will strictly deal with those who break the rules. 435 00:36:50,741 --> 00:36:52,510 But they're saying they didn't smoke. 436 00:36:52,577 --> 00:36:55,479 In your effort to be liked by all of your students, 437 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:58,182 have you not ended up lowering yourself to their level? 438 00:36:59,650 --> 00:37:03,988 They used to smoke at school all the time. 439 00:37:07,425 --> 00:37:10,027 -You are in no position to-- -Why don't you believe them?! 440 00:37:10,094 --> 00:37:11,028 Wait! 441 00:37:11,095 --> 00:37:13,030 Yes, they did smoke before. 442 00:37:13,664 --> 00:37:15,700 That is unacceptable. 443 00:37:18,469 --> 00:37:20,371 But they've reflected on their actions and quit. 444 00:37:23,007 --> 00:37:25,910 It is a teacher's job to believe in their students first! 445 00:37:27,745 --> 00:37:28,846 Mr. Kawato. 446 00:37:34,685 --> 00:37:36,654 If we don't believe in them, 447 00:37:37,388 --> 00:37:39,290 who's going to believe in these boys? 448 00:37:42,226 --> 00:37:44,895 Even if it means crawling on the floor to see eye to eye, 449 00:37:44,962 --> 00:37:48,099 shouldn't teachers try to understand their students' perspective? 450 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:57,975 It is our job to understand what they see, what they're thinking, 451 00:37:58,042 --> 00:38:00,211 and what they're trying to say. 452 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:02,280 It's our job to listen. 453 00:38:03,881 --> 00:38:05,683 Teachers are teachers. 454 00:38:09,387 --> 00:38:11,822 I have no intention of denying your ambition. 455 00:38:12,390 --> 00:38:16,127 However… try as we may, 456 00:38:17,028 --> 00:38:19,797 teachers cannot stand on the same level as their students. 457 00:38:19,864 --> 00:38:21,399 I don't care what you say. 458 00:38:22,533 --> 00:38:24,702 I believe in my students! 459 00:38:27,104 --> 00:38:30,007 When I reach retirement and step down as a teacher, 460 00:38:30,908 --> 00:38:33,044 I'll still be saying the same thing. 461 00:38:51,062 --> 00:38:52,630 Please conduct body searches on them. 462 00:38:52,697 --> 00:38:53,698 Principal! 463 00:38:53,764 --> 00:38:54,799 It's fine, Kawato. 464 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:58,669 There's no need for you to make enemies. 465 00:39:00,037 --> 00:39:02,940 With only an accusation they're threatening disbandment. 466 00:39:07,244 --> 00:39:08,946 We may not be smart, 467 00:39:10,147 --> 00:39:11,916 but as long as someone believes in us, 468 00:39:15,786 --> 00:39:17,355 we'll never betray them. 469 00:39:21,826 --> 00:39:22,893 Wakana. 470 00:39:28,165 --> 00:39:30,901 If we were to quit our dreams over something like this, 471 00:39:32,570 --> 00:39:35,506 we would be letting down Murayama who thanked us. 472 00:39:42,513 --> 00:39:43,681 Go ahead, search us. 473 00:39:43,748 --> 00:39:45,583 How about I take it all off for you? 474 00:39:46,617 --> 00:39:50,454 I would much rather ask Ms. Mayumi, of course. 475 00:39:53,023 --> 00:39:55,393 But you guys… 476 00:39:55,459 --> 00:39:56,627 Don't worry about it. 477 00:39:57,862 --> 00:39:59,029 After all… 478 00:40:00,698 --> 00:40:01,866 we're just punks. 479 00:40:22,553 --> 00:40:23,387 Sir. 480 00:40:28,492 --> 00:40:31,495 These belong to them. 481 00:40:39,937 --> 00:40:42,473 It was you? 482 00:40:46,210 --> 00:40:48,312 -Forgive us. -Forgive us. 483 00:40:58,756 --> 00:41:00,991 They are my students. 484 00:41:01,992 --> 00:41:05,796 The immature teacher was me. 485 00:41:07,832 --> 00:41:09,333 Please forgive me. 486 00:41:12,369 --> 00:41:13,704 Ms. Mayumi. 487 00:41:16,974 --> 00:41:20,611 I'm sorry that this led to you being accused. 488 00:41:21,979 --> 00:41:23,147 I'm sorry. 489 00:41:29,820 --> 00:41:31,255 Come with me. 490 00:41:39,864 --> 00:41:43,133 As long as the doubts are cleared, it's fine. 491 00:42:05,489 --> 00:42:08,125 Hey! Calm down! 492 00:42:13,864 --> 00:42:15,766 My boys will not cause trouble again. 493 00:42:19,036 --> 00:42:23,707 Mr. Kawato, there's still one thing I'm a bit worried about. 494 00:42:23,774 --> 00:42:24,608 What? 495 00:42:29,013 --> 00:42:31,382 A high school baseball club in Kanagawa Prefecture 496 00:42:32,016 --> 00:42:35,386 was suspended for six months because of a fight. 497 00:42:38,889 --> 00:42:40,457 How stupid. 498 00:42:41,892 --> 00:42:46,163 They were hundreds of times closer to Koshien than we are. 499 00:42:47,164 --> 00:42:49,733 It was six months for us too. 500 00:43:06,350 --> 00:43:08,852 Don't think about that stupid stuff. 501 00:43:14,058 --> 00:43:16,260 Wait… Where's Hiyama? 502 00:43:22,566 --> 00:43:24,902 Damn… I gotta make the lineup… 503 00:43:26,870 --> 00:43:28,872 -What a loser! -Loser! 504 00:43:33,844 --> 00:43:37,014 Hey. Should I show you a thing or two… 505 00:43:38,849 --> 00:43:39,917 about batting? 506 00:43:44,622 --> 00:43:46,223 Don't mess with me! 507 00:43:46,290 --> 00:43:47,725 I don't care what you say. 508 00:43:47,791 --> 00:43:49,593 I believe in my students! 509 00:43:56,233 --> 00:43:57,067 What? 510 00:43:59,236 --> 00:44:01,839 What? You're not going to do it? 511 00:44:01,905 --> 00:44:03,340 Megurogawa High School? 512 00:44:03,407 --> 00:44:04,675 I told Aniya and the others 513 00:44:04,742 --> 00:44:08,012 that he felt responsible and voluntarily dropped out of this school. 514 00:44:08,078 --> 00:44:12,282 This student who started the incident is now at Megurogawa High School 515 00:44:12,349 --> 00:44:15,152 and is still playing baseball. 516 00:44:15,786 --> 00:44:16,687 Baseball? 517 00:44:20,524 --> 00:44:21,992 That looks fun. 518 00:44:23,327 --> 00:44:24,795 Can I play too? 519 00:44:33,404 --> 00:44:34,805 Y-You're… 520 00:44:43,380 --> 00:44:44,682 HIYAMA 521 00:44:45,482 --> 00:44:46,316 Hello? 522 00:44:49,920 --> 00:44:50,921 Enatsu. 523 00:44:52,389 --> 00:44:56,827 Even if Aniya and the others were to see Enatsu again, 524 00:44:57,394 --> 00:44:59,129 they won't do anything violent. 525 00:45:05,202 --> 00:45:06,036 Excuse me. 526 00:45:07,037 --> 00:45:08,539 -Hello? -Sir! 527 00:45:18,916 --> 00:45:20,451 -Hiyama! -Wakana! 528 00:45:21,018 --> 00:45:21,985 Enatsu. 529 00:45:23,353 --> 00:45:26,990 So you guys are playing baseball again? 530 00:45:31,829 --> 00:45:33,363 Well, so am I. 531 00:45:37,768 --> 00:45:39,636 You think I would quit 532 00:45:40,337 --> 00:45:42,806 and waste all this talent? 533 00:45:43,574 --> 00:45:46,009 Right, Aniya? 534 00:45:47,211 --> 00:45:49,346 You bastard… 535 00:45:51,982 --> 00:45:54,184 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! SHINE FOR TOMORROW! AIM FOR KOSHIEN! 536 00:46:01,358 --> 00:46:04,628 Let me guess, you're one of those shitty clubs that practice the whole year. 537 00:46:20,577 --> 00:46:22,746 Your team is trash. 538 00:46:23,781 --> 00:46:26,016 All you can do is pretend to play baseball. 539 00:46:30,821 --> 00:46:33,590 Right, Aniya? 540 00:46:39,196 --> 00:46:43,200 It would have been better if they had disbanded the club back then. 541 00:47:00,551 --> 00:47:02,452 Shut up! 542 00:47:24,708 --> 00:47:27,544 It's time to prove that Nikogaku baseball team has persevered! 543 00:47:27,611 --> 00:47:29,813 I want to go to Koshien with you guys! 544 00:47:29,880 --> 00:47:31,849 There's no way we can! 545 00:47:31,915 --> 00:47:33,717 We've come this far! 546 00:47:33,784 --> 00:47:36,086 Then can you beat Enatsu? 547 00:47:36,153 --> 00:47:37,120 He can't lose. 548 00:47:37,187 --> 00:47:38,522 That was his rival. 549 00:47:38,589 --> 00:47:40,424 Let's leave those foolish days behind! 550 00:47:40,490 --> 00:47:42,659 Get the true meaning of victory. 551 00:47:42,726 --> 00:47:43,627 Subtitle translation by: Tom Grathwol