3 00:00:17,830 --> 00:00:20,749 Is it just me, or is Yusa even better than before? 4 00:00:20,750 --> 00:00:22,834 He's gotten bigger too. 5 00:00:22,835 --> 00:00:25,003 And somehow even faster. 6 00:00:25,004 --> 00:00:28,215 I don't even think our second-years could take him on. 7 00:00:29,508 --> 00:00:31,385 - Thank you very much. - Thank you very much. 8 00:00:34,472 --> 00:00:37,140 You're in peak form, Yusa. 9 00:00:37,141 --> 00:00:41,269 But you could've held your opponent to five fewer points just now. 10 00:00:41,270 --> 00:00:43,063 Like that cut you played near the end. 11 00:00:43,064 --> 00:00:45,775 I would've smashed it in his face. 12 00:00:46,859 --> 00:00:47,777 Don't go to sleep! 13 00:00:49,236 --> 00:00:52,280 I don't have time to listen to you, Yakushiji Senpai. 14 00:00:52,281 --> 00:00:55,033 Sleeping is proof you have time! 15 00:00:55,034 --> 00:00:57,119 I'm obviously just resting. 16 00:00:58,037 --> 00:01:00,747 I want to conserve my energy so I'm in my best shape 17 00:01:00,748 --> 00:01:02,792 when I go up against him. 18 00:01:03,417 --> 00:01:05,044 Haryu, huh? 19 00:01:05,711 --> 00:01:08,713 Well, he's definitely the strongest at Eimei. 20 00:01:08,714 --> 00:01:11,800 He annoyingly made nationals. 21 00:01:11,801 --> 00:01:15,428 He always aims for the hard-to-reach spots. 22 00:01:15,429 --> 00:01:16,806 It's really fun. 23 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:18,973 No, it's not! 24 00:01:18,974 --> 00:01:20,391 Are you crazy? 25 00:01:20,392 --> 00:01:21,560 Yusa. 26 00:01:22,186 --> 00:01:23,854 Sorry, but you're up again. 27 00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:25,314 Against who? 28 00:01:25,940 --> 00:01:28,692 Inomata. He's a first-year like you. 29 00:01:29,318 --> 00:01:30,402 Inomata? 30 00:01:31,779 --> 00:01:32,947 I'm ready. 31 00:01:34,448 --> 00:01:38,869 That's the guy who showed me to the gym. 32 00:02:07,231 --> 00:02:10,651 BLUE BOX 33 00:03:11,587 --> 00:03:14,256 {\an8}EPISODE 18 I KNOW 34 00:03:28,854 --> 00:03:29,730 Let's go! 35 00:03:33,859 --> 00:03:35,778 Let's have a good game! 36 00:03:36,654 --> 00:03:38,029 Yes, let's. 37 00:03:38,030 --> 00:03:40,156 He's playing. 38 00:03:40,157 --> 00:03:42,159 Looks like it's just about to start. 39 00:03:43,577 --> 00:03:45,161 What are you doing? 40 00:03:45,162 --> 00:03:48,165 I thought you promised to cheer him on. 41 00:03:48,707 --> 00:03:53,044 I said I'd come watch him, not that I'd cheer him on. 42 00:03:53,045 --> 00:03:54,420 It's the same thing. 43 00:03:54,421 --> 00:03:59,217 He's facing the guy who defeated him in the prefectural qualifiers, right? 44 00:03:59,218 --> 00:04:00,427 Yeah. 45 00:04:01,929 --> 00:04:04,181 I know, but... 46 00:04:08,727 --> 00:04:10,938 I don't want to see him like that. 47 00:04:11,605 --> 00:04:15,943 I had no idea what to say to him. 48 00:04:16,902 --> 00:04:19,196 Why are you assuming he's going to lose again? 49 00:04:20,447 --> 00:04:21,824 I'm not! 50 00:04:23,158 --> 00:04:24,285 They started. 51 00:04:26,203 --> 00:04:30,039 You don't need to worry about what to say to him. 52 00:04:30,040 --> 00:04:33,585 You should watch him for your own sake. 53 00:04:34,336 --> 00:04:36,463 He's returning the shots. 54 00:04:52,062 --> 00:04:54,939 They're all playing pretty well. 55 00:04:54,940 --> 00:04:57,609 I hear this guy's one of the best in the prefecture. 56 00:05:00,404 --> 00:05:01,613 He got a point! 57 00:05:02,323 --> 00:05:03,656 Which court are you watching? 58 00:05:03,657 --> 00:05:06,117 The second one from the left. 59 00:05:06,118 --> 00:05:07,119 Let me see. 60 00:05:08,871 --> 00:05:10,122 Yeah! 61 00:05:12,166 --> 00:05:15,169 Look, sorry if I have this wrong, but... 62 00:05:16,754 --> 00:05:18,921 No, it can't be. 63 00:05:18,922 --> 00:05:20,174 What? 64 00:05:21,008 --> 00:05:22,134 Were you by any chance 65 00:05:22,760 --> 00:05:26,138 hanging out with him on your birthday? 66 00:05:27,389 --> 00:05:28,639 Right when we hung up, 67 00:05:28,640 --> 00:05:30,642 I heard a voice. 68 00:05:31,727 --> 00:05:36,397 Are you two dating or something? You could've told me! 69 00:05:36,398 --> 00:05:40,235 You don't need to be so shy just because we share a gym. 70 00:05:42,946 --> 00:05:44,281 It's not like that. 71 00:05:46,575 --> 00:05:49,328 The family I've been staying with... 72 00:05:50,037 --> 00:05:51,538 is his. 73 00:05:54,083 --> 00:05:59,796 Our moms are friends, and they had a spare room available, so-- 74 00:05:59,797 --> 00:06:01,298 GRAB 75 00:06:02,216 --> 00:06:04,300 Are you stupid? 76 00:06:04,301 --> 00:06:07,970 I'm super happy you stayed in Japan, 77 00:06:07,971 --> 00:06:11,516 but seriously, who lives with a guy her own age? 78 00:06:11,517 --> 00:06:13,351 What if something happened?! 79 00:06:13,352 --> 00:06:16,521 Someone great once said that men are animals! 80 00:06:16,522 --> 00:06:20,526 My little brother is always... and... around the house! 81 00:06:22,027 --> 00:06:23,529 If something happened? 82 00:06:32,246 --> 00:06:33,205 Nothing has. 83 00:06:33,956 --> 00:06:35,833 That was a loaded pause. 84 00:06:38,043 --> 00:06:42,339 Look, it's not like I know the whole situation here. 85 00:06:43,048 --> 00:06:46,551 But you could've told me sooner. 86 00:06:46,552 --> 00:06:48,345 I'm sorry about that. 87 00:06:50,180 --> 00:06:53,350 It's still early, but his opponent is dictating the pace. 88 00:06:55,185 --> 00:06:56,352 Still, 89 00:06:56,353 --> 00:07:01,108 I can't believe you decided to live with a stranger like that. 90 00:07:06,196 --> 00:07:09,366 It's not like I had no idea who he was. 91 00:07:11,952 --> 00:07:13,119 So close! 92 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:16,747 He's able to keep up a rally, but can't get the point. 93 00:07:16,748 --> 00:07:19,167 None of it matters if you don't get the point. 94 00:07:19,168 --> 00:07:22,962 Haryu, you could be a little nicer to your junior. 95 00:07:22,963 --> 00:07:25,382 - I've already seen you lose to him once! - Hey! 96 00:07:26,550 --> 00:07:30,387 It may just be a practice game, but if you don't make any progress here, 97 00:07:31,221 --> 00:07:33,640 you'll get left behind again, Taiki. 98 00:07:46,570 --> 00:07:49,572 I want to punch myself for saying I wanted to make nationals 99 00:07:49,573 --> 00:07:51,158 like it was nothing. 100 00:07:52,326 --> 00:07:55,871 I can't make it unless I'm on his level or better. 101 00:07:57,206 --> 00:07:59,957 When I took a set off of Haryu Senpai, 102 00:07:59,958 --> 00:08:01,876 I let myself believe I had a chance. 103 00:08:01,877 --> 00:08:05,963 As a result, while everyone went to nationals, 104 00:08:05,964 --> 00:08:07,883 I was stuck watching from the sidelines. 105 00:08:09,218 --> 00:08:10,219 On top of that... 106 00:08:13,889 --> 00:08:15,057 I was happy. 107 00:08:15,724 --> 00:08:17,267 I was surprised, but happy. 108 00:08:17,893 --> 00:08:20,062 But somewhere deep inside, 109 00:08:22,022 --> 00:08:23,148 I asked, "Why me?" 110 00:08:29,655 --> 00:08:33,075 Is your roommate going to be okay? 111 00:08:33,867 --> 00:08:36,035 He's playing kind of rough. 112 00:08:36,036 --> 00:08:38,038 Like he's desperate. 113 00:08:40,666 --> 00:08:44,086 He'll be fine as long as he keeps moving his feet. 114 00:08:47,422 --> 00:08:48,840 Even then. 115 00:08:49,967 --> 00:08:52,594 Chinatsu lost. 116 00:08:53,428 --> 00:08:55,639 When Chinatsu Senpai was down... 117 00:08:56,473 --> 00:08:57,891 Not there! 118 00:08:59,476 --> 00:09:01,561 What is he doing? 119 00:09:01,562 --> 00:09:03,647 Yusa played that well. 120 00:09:04,481 --> 00:09:06,400 He's getting outplayed. 121 00:09:08,986 --> 00:09:11,904 I was happy when she reached out to me. 122 00:09:11,905 --> 00:09:13,907 I wanted to cheer her up. 123 00:09:14,533 --> 00:09:15,576 But... 124 00:09:24,042 --> 00:09:26,420 who do I think I am? 125 00:09:41,476 --> 00:09:42,560 You okay? 126 00:09:42,561 --> 00:09:43,562 Yes. 127 00:10:06,418 --> 00:10:09,295 Badminton's so tough. 128 00:10:09,296 --> 00:10:10,880 It must be exhausting. 129 00:10:10,881 --> 00:10:13,592 How can they keep up with the shuttlecock? 130 00:10:15,052 --> 00:10:16,845 The Taiki I know 131 00:10:17,679 --> 00:10:20,223 is the guy who has fun through it all. 132 00:10:23,727 --> 00:10:26,855 I've never seen him like this before. 133 00:10:29,941 --> 00:10:30,858 Dang it, out! 134 00:10:30,859 --> 00:10:34,111 What a waste! That was his chance. 135 00:10:34,112 --> 00:10:37,616 Missing the shot after a long rally can hit you mentally. 136 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:41,244 He already used a lot of stamina in the first game. 137 00:10:58,637 --> 00:11:02,641 Now I understand what Taiki meant before. 138 00:11:04,142 --> 00:11:06,143 Standing alone on the badminton court, 139 00:11:06,144 --> 00:11:09,106 with all the responsibility bearing down on me. 140 00:11:11,608 --> 00:11:13,026 I know 141 00:11:13,568 --> 00:11:16,530 how hard you worked every morning during practice. 142 00:11:17,739 --> 00:11:22,035 In the beginning, I just thought of you as someone who was always there. 143 00:11:22,661 --> 00:11:26,039 But you really did show up every day. 144 00:11:27,124 --> 00:11:31,294 So I left earlier the next day to try to beat you there. 145 00:11:34,214 --> 00:11:36,425 I remember what you said to me. 146 00:11:37,342 --> 00:11:38,676 Chinatsu Senpai, 147 00:11:38,677 --> 00:11:42,222 weren't you practicing the day after you retired from junior high? 148 00:11:44,599 --> 00:11:46,226 But I saw you too. 149 00:11:47,269 --> 00:11:52,190 You were practicing after your final game of junior high too. 150 00:11:53,275 --> 00:11:55,192 - Keep it up! - That's the stuff! 151 00:11:55,193 --> 00:11:56,945 Good eye! 152 00:12:05,871 --> 00:12:07,205 It's uncanny. 153 00:12:08,790 --> 00:12:11,209 He's getting faster and faster. 154 00:12:13,086 --> 00:12:14,212 In the rain, 155 00:12:15,046 --> 00:12:16,089 in the wind... 156 00:12:17,799 --> 00:12:19,718 - Keep it up, Taiki! - Taiki! 157 00:12:29,269 --> 00:12:30,228 No matter what. 158 00:12:31,646 --> 00:12:33,440 I know... 159 00:12:36,109 --> 00:12:37,903 you never stopped moving forward. 160 00:12:54,085 --> 00:12:56,504 It's a close final game. 161 00:12:56,505 --> 00:12:59,673 Feels like something awakened in him. 162 00:12:59,674 --> 00:13:02,010 He wasn't even one of the players on our radar. 163 00:13:02,969 --> 00:13:06,515 He's just gained another rival for next year's nationals. 164 00:13:07,265 --> 00:13:09,392 Why does he look so happy? 165 00:13:14,606 --> 00:13:17,275 That's a crazy rally. 166 00:13:17,901 --> 00:13:21,028 Taiki's keeping up. 167 00:13:21,029 --> 00:13:23,365 Actually, I'd say Taiki's the one who's... 168 00:13:46,680 --> 00:13:49,432 Taiki won! 169 00:13:51,977 --> 00:13:53,143 Great job! 170 00:13:53,144 --> 00:13:54,479 Good game! 171 00:14:06,283 --> 00:14:09,326 Wow! Inomata won! 172 00:14:09,327 --> 00:14:11,788 Okay, let's go back to rehearsal. 173 00:14:12,706 --> 00:14:15,292 You're not going to say anything to him? 174 00:14:16,793 --> 00:14:18,003 Hina? 175 00:14:19,296 --> 00:14:21,130 Nice one, Taiki! 176 00:14:21,131 --> 00:14:23,382 Honestly, I didn't think you were going to win. 177 00:14:23,383 --> 00:14:24,967 It was a great game. 178 00:14:24,968 --> 00:14:27,344 I never thought you were going to win. 179 00:14:27,345 --> 00:14:28,721 You've grown so much. 180 00:14:28,722 --> 00:14:31,474 - Taiki, go thank him. - Right! 181 00:14:38,481 --> 00:14:39,733 Thank you. 182 00:14:40,984 --> 00:14:41,985 Listen... 183 00:14:43,570 --> 00:14:47,115 I'm not satisfied yet. 184 00:14:50,285 --> 00:14:51,410 Then let's go again! 185 00:14:51,411 --> 00:14:52,621 Are you stupid? 186 00:14:53,204 --> 00:14:55,331 You're exhausted. 187 00:14:55,332 --> 00:14:56,373 You too, Yusa. 188 00:14:56,374 --> 00:15:00,003 Get some rest. You're playing me next. 189 00:15:14,476 --> 00:15:16,186 I can't move. 190 00:15:20,231 --> 00:15:22,275 I'm getting better, right? 191 00:15:36,539 --> 00:15:37,999 I won! 192 00:15:45,131 --> 00:15:47,092 You'll catch a cold sleeping like that. 193 00:15:48,468 --> 00:15:50,095 Chinatsu Senpai! 194 00:15:51,972 --> 00:15:53,764 Right, she mentioned she'd come see me. 195 00:15:53,765 --> 00:15:56,767 Left or right, pick one. 196 00:15:56,768 --> 00:15:57,977 Huh? 197 00:15:57,978 --> 00:15:59,395 I got you something. 198 00:15:59,396 --> 00:16:01,147 You have two options. 199 00:16:02,232 --> 00:16:03,565 The right one, then. 200 00:16:03,566 --> 00:16:04,526 The right one? 201 00:16:06,277 --> 00:16:07,569 Thank you. 202 00:16:07,570 --> 00:16:09,531 I was just feeling thirsty. 203 00:16:11,992 --> 00:16:13,534 What was the left one? 204 00:16:13,535 --> 00:16:14,535 This. 205 00:16:14,536 --> 00:16:16,829 They're the same! 206 00:16:16,830 --> 00:16:19,623 There's that childlike side of hers. 207 00:16:19,624 --> 00:16:21,291 They're not the same. 208 00:16:21,292 --> 00:16:25,797 The one on the right was charged with special appreciative energy. 209 00:16:31,094 --> 00:16:33,680 No wonder I'm feeling more energized. 210 00:16:36,391 --> 00:16:40,519 Why do sports drinks taste so sweet normally, 211 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:44,065 but they're not sweet at all when you drink them after working out? 212 00:16:44,733 --> 00:16:46,234 It's because you're tired. 213 00:16:46,735 --> 00:16:48,944 Yeah, I get that. 214 00:16:48,945 --> 00:16:51,488 You've been sweating so much, 215 00:16:51,489 --> 00:16:53,616 you need to rehydrate. 216 00:16:54,576 --> 00:16:56,535 Sorry, I must stink... 217 00:16:56,536 --> 00:16:58,204 You've got nothing to apologize for. 218 00:16:59,456 --> 00:17:00,707 You were cool out there. 219 00:17:03,752 --> 00:17:05,336 Thank you. 220 00:17:06,087 --> 00:17:10,216 But I think I owe you for that win. 221 00:17:11,718 --> 00:17:14,094 Watching you practice every morning, 222 00:17:14,095 --> 00:17:16,598 and run hard after school... 223 00:17:17,932 --> 00:17:20,601 Seeing you do all that 224 00:17:20,602 --> 00:17:23,104 pushed me to do things I wouldn't have done on my own. 225 00:17:24,105 --> 00:17:26,900 So I'll keep learning from your example and push myself more. 226 00:17:27,567 --> 00:17:29,569 I only barely won today. 227 00:17:30,195 --> 00:17:31,863 Next time, I want to win big. 228 00:17:32,947 --> 00:17:33,865 Yeah. 229 00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:38,953 This song... 230 00:17:39,579 --> 00:17:42,247 The music club is practicing for the culture festival. 231 00:17:42,248 --> 00:17:44,626 The big day's almost here. 232 00:17:45,543 --> 00:17:49,172 It's a lot cooler compared to August. 233 00:18:12,654 --> 00:18:14,738 I'm surprised you're... 234 00:18:14,739 --> 00:18:15,907 not a good singer. 235 00:18:17,534 --> 00:18:19,868 You didn't have to say it! 236 00:18:19,869 --> 00:18:21,162 Sorry, sorry. 237 00:18:22,539 --> 00:18:25,917 I'm happy to see this new side to Chinatsu Senpai. 238 00:18:26,501 --> 00:18:28,419 Are you a good singer? 239 00:18:29,003 --> 00:18:29,963 I'm average. 240 00:18:30,505 --> 00:18:32,214 That sounds dubious. 241 00:18:32,215 --> 00:18:33,341 I swear. 242 00:18:34,467 --> 00:18:36,802 Chono is actually good. 243 00:18:36,803 --> 00:18:38,972 She does seem like she would be. 244 00:18:39,722 --> 00:18:42,559 Speaking of, she came and watched you play too. 245 00:18:43,935 --> 00:18:46,312 She mentioned she'd come between rehearsals-- 246 00:18:47,063 --> 00:18:48,690 Do you want to do it for real? 247 00:18:49,357 --> 00:18:50,440 So... 248 00:18:50,441 --> 00:18:54,696 I think everyone's support helped me win. 249 00:18:55,738 --> 00:18:56,948 Calm down! 250 00:18:57,532 --> 00:18:59,367 It's not like you actually kissed. 251 00:18:59,993 --> 00:19:01,578 How's the play coming along? 252 00:19:02,162 --> 00:19:04,956 I saw you making some of the scenery in the courtyard. 253 00:19:05,498 --> 00:19:08,208 It's coming together. 254 00:19:08,209 --> 00:19:10,210 I can't wait. 255 00:19:10,211 --> 00:19:11,211 I'll definitely come. 256 00:19:11,212 --> 00:19:12,713 Please do. 257 00:19:12,714 --> 00:19:15,258 Some of the twists are pretty fun. 258 00:19:15,758 --> 00:19:16,592 How's the kiss-- 259 00:19:16,593 --> 00:19:18,219 We haven't kissed! 260 00:19:21,931 --> 00:19:25,434 I was just wondering how you were handling it in the play. 261 00:19:25,435 --> 00:19:28,228 They'll just pretend to do it. 262 00:19:28,229 --> 00:19:31,107 Taiki! Where'd you go? 263 00:19:32,233 --> 00:19:33,650 I need to get back! 264 00:19:33,651 --> 00:19:34,611 Yeah. 265 00:19:43,244 --> 00:19:45,537 Thank you for today. 266 00:19:45,538 --> 00:19:46,872 Likewise. 267 00:19:46,873 --> 00:19:48,540 Let's go. 268 00:19:48,541 --> 00:19:49,834 This way. 269 00:19:50,710 --> 00:19:51,711 Yusa. 270 00:19:53,004 --> 00:19:54,338 You forgot this. 271 00:19:54,339 --> 00:19:55,756 It's yours, right? 272 00:19:55,757 --> 00:19:57,341 Thanks. 273 00:19:57,342 --> 00:19:58,425 No worries. 274 00:19:58,426 --> 00:19:59,719 Inomata! 275 00:20:00,511 --> 00:20:01,428 Bye, then. 276 00:20:01,429 --> 00:20:02,388 Inomata. 277 00:20:04,057 --> 00:20:04,890 Yes? 278 00:20:04,891 --> 00:20:06,142 Is... 279 00:20:06,893 --> 00:20:09,646 your name written with the characters for "boar" and "groin"? 280 00:20:10,313 --> 00:20:11,522 Yeah. 281 00:20:12,065 --> 00:20:16,402 I have a hard time remembering names unless I visualize the kanji characters. 282 00:20:17,320 --> 00:20:19,739 See you again, Inomata. 283 00:20:21,616 --> 00:20:23,660 Yeah, see ya. 284 00:20:25,328 --> 00:20:27,121 Next time, in an official match. 285 00:20:30,875 --> 00:20:34,170 - You want me to do that, Haryu Senpai? - Leave him alone! 286 00:20:34,879 --> 00:20:35,922 Why? 287 00:20:36,631 --> 00:20:40,927 Haryu just lost to Yusa, so he's in a bad mood. 288 00:20:45,390 --> 00:20:48,183 Taiki, dinner's ready! 289 00:20:48,184 --> 00:20:49,893 Taiki! 290 00:20:49,894 --> 00:20:51,104 He's probably sleeping. 291 00:20:52,272 --> 00:20:54,356 His dinner will go cold. 292 00:20:54,357 --> 00:20:55,942 Let him sleep. 293 00:20:56,567 --> 00:20:58,568 He had a practice match today, right? 294 00:20:58,569 --> 00:21:01,281 He seemed pretty tired. 295 00:21:06,411 --> 00:21:08,078 It's the national qualifiers! 296 00:21:08,079 --> 00:21:10,580 What a hotly contested game! 297 00:21:10,581 --> 00:21:14,376 A tremendous rally, and Inomata just scored! 298 00:21:14,377 --> 00:21:18,338 The winner is Eimei's Taiki Inomata! 299 00:21:18,339 --> 00:21:20,216 You got me, Inomata. 300 00:21:20,925 --> 00:21:22,635 You're the better player. 301 00:21:23,970 --> 00:21:25,554 Let's play again sometime. 302 00:21:25,555 --> 00:21:26,763 How about now? 303 00:21:26,764 --> 00:21:28,056 Well... 304 00:21:28,057 --> 00:21:29,100 Taiki. 305 00:21:30,226 --> 00:21:31,352 Chinatsu Senpai. 306 00:21:32,312 --> 00:21:33,770 You came. 307 00:21:33,771 --> 00:21:36,357 Yeah, congratulations on your win. 308 00:21:37,191 --> 00:21:38,483 You were cool out there. 309 00:21:38,484 --> 00:21:40,361 Thank you. 310 00:21:40,987 --> 00:21:43,739 Now for a celebratory kiss. 311 00:21:43,740 --> 00:21:44,741 What?! 312 00:21:45,658 --> 00:21:46,492 Wait. 313 00:21:47,118 --> 00:21:48,453 We can't. 314 00:21:49,704 --> 00:21:51,456 Chinatsu Senpa-- 315 00:21:53,458 --> 00:21:55,043 TUG 316 00:21:55,585 --> 00:21:57,377 I don't think so! 317 00:21:57,378 --> 00:21:58,755 Hina? 318 00:22:14,854 --> 00:22:16,647 What a dream. 319 00:23:42,942 --> 00:23:47,947 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto