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Mixed feed is really expensive

- You have cattle? - No, chickens. And you?

Adding phytase...

Newcastle disease or 'flu...

At the end of lactation the body condition score...

Now trisaminomethane...

It seems 90% will die with a strong poison

At our place, it's about 4.0

Mainly Jersey and Brown Swiss, I'm not au fait with Hol'

...making butter and cheese?

By using additive as a diluting agent I guess

From now on your dormitory life will include hard study...

and hands-on experience

This school is split into departments of agriculture,

dairy farming, food production, forestry and agricultural engineering

But since the dairy farming course involves a lot of practice...

you will basically have no time off

Ichiro Komaba, from Shimizu Daiichi junior high

After graduation I intend to take over the family dairy farm

Mayumi Yoshino, Lower Urahoro

To benefit from my studies at Ooezono,

I plan to set up a cheese shop using milk from the family dairy farm

I came from Obihiro Kawanishi Central

I'm Tamako Inada

After studying farm management, I want to run a world-class farm

Furthermore, apart from milk, the company brand...

Hachiken-kun

Could you help me with this a moment?

Sorry, you should try someone else

Well, it would only take a moment

I can barely even do it myself

Stop bothering me

Ah... I guess you're right

Raise your hand when you've finished

Solve this problem quickly

Ah, it's OK... it's OK

Sorry

It's pointless taking the junior high school exam

You got in because it's affiliated

Why do you have to go to this kind of place?

Yugo's teacher said...

this school would be suitable for him

Things like growing crops...

and handling livestock. Is there any point in that?

Running off to this school will make you feel better?

Since you studied like that...

and couldn't even raise your grades,

you're going to run away now?

I...

can't do it anymore

In that case...

I have no more hopes for you

So, next

Hey

Oh... OK

Well...

I'm Yugo Hachiken

Pleased to meet you

Your previous school and objectives?

Sorry

Uh... I came from New Sapporo

As for my objectives...

I don't have any

- Eh? You have one? - No

Don't you? Despite being so cool

You came from a prep school?

Eh?

New Sapporo is for the really bright people, isn't it?

Well...

You said earlier that you had no objectives,

what does that mean?

What do you mean?

Since you came here...

there must be something

Like a love of animals or wanting to work with nature

There's something?

Sorry. Nothing at all

Then why come to this school?

This is a boarding school. I can leave home

Sounds like an easy life

Dairy is easy?

It's not like that

Dairy isn't as easy as you think, you know

Hey, wash your hands!

Hey freshman, catch it!

- Just catch it quick! - Oh, OK

What is it?

Ah, you, help!

Ah, what's up

Stay still!

Waah, go away!

Wait, this is for real?!

Here you go

Thanks. Okay, ouch

You're Hachiken-kun, right?

Yeah...

And you're?

Ah, I'm Mikage. Nice to meet you

Likewise

It's a fine chicken

If you look closely,

it's adorable - Looks delicious

En route from the poultry house, the cages were wrecked

We were in a hurry

You've saved us

Later I'll put in smoked chicken

Ah, lucky

Actually, you're good at catching chickens

Poultry's in our family

No wonder. Then you'll take it over

Well, I guess so

Return them to their cages?

- Yeah - Gotcha

Wait. Not that

Ah, OK

You look clumsy but you were able to catch one

Not really. A girl named Mikage caught it for me

- Ah, Aki - You know her?

She's from my middle school

I see... you did it?

- Don't be silly - So you did it?

- No - Liar

- Aki Mikage - Let's go then

- Wah! - Sorry

- My shirt! - Sorry, sorry

Give me a break!

- Hey! - Hey, hey! You okay?

Seriously?

Get up, Hachiken! [2 months later]

[2 months later]

Come on, hurry up about it

Hey, get up! We're gonna be late

The dairy department sure starts early

I beg you to get up quietly

You'll wake us too

Oh, shuddap

Heeeey, get up!

Come on, Hachiken. Hurry

- You're late - It's already past 5

'Cause this guy ain't getting up

Say, don't you often feel drowsy?

Well, I sleep during class

That's nothing to be proud of

- Hey, hey, hey! - What the...

- It's this way - Ah, that way. Sorry

At least remember the road. You're smart, right?

It wasn't intentional

Hey, what are you doing? That's bedding

The feed is over this way. Good grief

My bad

Huh?

Is that cow being moved somewhere else?

It doesn't get pregnant so it's being culled

Eh, culled? Really? Sounds coldhearted

What nonsense are you talking about?

Farming isn't charity work

Pigs have a keen sense of smell

And their smell-based memory is amongst the best in the animal kingdom

It even allows them to move in the dark

They also have very powerful jaws

They can easily bite off a finger, so watch out

Let's now go to the nursery

How adorable! Look at how they suckle

This is where we take care of the sow and piglets

You first years will be taking care of these pigs for a while

Ah, the piglet at the end, it's so small and cute

So cute...

The nipple at the back releases the least milk

This little one lost the competition

I see

Poor thing

Once a piglet has chosen it's place to suckle,

even if there are better ones available, it'll stay right where it is

If it loses out at the start, it will content itself with that position

Don't you do the same

Yes

OK, since you are 8th in a litter of 8... I'll call you Hachi (eight)

That's a bad idea

Livestock aren't pets

Don't get attached

That's right. Soon it will be turned into a pork dish

In that case I'll just name it 'Pork Dish'

Funny

I've decided! I'm going to raise you into a fine pig

Let's do it, Pork Dish!

What? It'll be shipped out by autumn

Eh?

Is that a joke?

Eh?

You can't eat grilled pork now?

Not really

Eat it then

I will

Come on, eat it

In my own good time

He doesn't have to eat pork

Right, he needn't eat it ever again

Guys, stop it

- Come on, eat it - Then, I won't eat it!

- Don't be a baby - Baby

Hey, Hachiken-kun

They don't mean any offence, you know

Coming from a prep school, it seems they don't like me

Is it so great running a dairy farm?

Come on, don't get mad over it

I'm not getting mad particularly

Say, this thing

I've been wondering what that is exactly

Hmm... I wonder. A talisman?

No, a talisman's only related to ninja

Ah

Jeez...

- Komaba-kun isn't it? - It's Komaba-kun

- He's so cool - Really amazing

One lap of the school grounds - are they really this vast?

I've a feeling we've done 5km already

This school's grounds are the largest in the country

One lap is 20km

20? That's a half-marathon!

Is it normal for PE class?

I'll go on ahead

Hey, Hachiken. You're dead last!

Stop dragging your feet!

I want to quit this school already

Come on, go!

Hachiken-kun?

- You were still running? - Yeah

You're too feeble

Everyone has gone off to their clubs

To their clubs from this? Are they human?

How about you? I suppose you haven't yet chosen a club?

No, I'll pass

How about the equestrian club?

I don't know...

But I do think it would suit you

But you see...

It's fun... when you ride a horse

Running like the wind...

the scenery thrilling your senses

It feels amazingly good

It feels good?

Yep!

But, you see...

- I'm done - Good

Um -... I'll be in your care

Let's work together

Ah right. Hachiken, I forgot to tell you

As you'll be taking care of the horses, there's a 4am start

Seriously?

Yes, seriously

From leading, volte

OK, turn in the corner to reverse

The last of the 3 fertilizer elements is potassium

Potassium is mainly for root development

It is used to regulate osmotic pressure in the cells

Also, diseases...

More, more

...yuck

Straighten your back

OK

So here you are. I was searching for you

Look at him Mikage. Isn't this guy really cute?

Yeah, he certainly is

Huh? Why were you looking for me?

Ah... right. Are you free tomorrow?

Huh? Yeah

As it's finally a day off, shall we go out?

Eh? Really?

I'll go! Where shall we go then?

It's already set

Oh I see. Where?

A hint then

The moment you enter, it's a place full of dreams

Where, I wonder?

Then, next hint

There's a mascot character costume

Ah! That's right. I got it!

But isn't Chiba far?

Hmm? Chiba?

Yeah. It was Tokyo you were talking about - Chiba

- Huh? - Yeah, Chiba, Chiba

Hachiken-kun

Sorry for the wait

Say... this place is a racecourse isn't it?

Yep. Ban'ei racing

It's OK for high school students to just watch

I know that...

You know, my uncle's horse will enter the race today

- I see - Yep

What the...?

Ah... Ichan!

Wait, wasn't it just us two today?

Eh? Why?

Never mind

What? So he's here as well

Huh?

OK, everyone's here. Let's be on our way

"The horses begin simultaneously"

"The 9 runners start well"

Go, Mikagehomare!

- Which one is it? - 4, number 4

So slow

Ban'ei racing is a unique horse race

- Amazing, right? - Ah, is that so?

"Next, we come to the decisive point of the race - the 2nd obstacle"

They've stopped

They need to gather strength to climb

- Amazing - Go!

Amazing right?

How heavy are the sleds?

- About 480kg - Seriously?

Go, Mikagehomare!

"No. 4, Mikagehomare is heading the race"

"It's Mikagehomare"

"A little behind is No. 7, DoRoyal"

"The gap is about 3 1/2 lengths"

Go! Come on! Come on!

Come on! Almost there!

"DoRoyal and Mikagehomare"

Your horse finishes first!

Not yet. The sled hasn't crossed

- Go Mikagehomare! - Go!

- "As it is, they overtake at the finish line"

Alright!

Ah, Ayame-chan

Ah, if it isn't Aki Mikage. What are you doing here?

- To cheer on our Mikagehomare - I see

I'm sorry about our DoRoyal coming first

Wait a moment, have you gained weight?

What? No I haven't!

I see. But you've become really unsightly

What? No way. I'm shocked!

What's this "I'm shocked"? That sort of "cute" act makes me sick

Komaba-kun!

Long time no see! Did you get taller?

No

What? You've become really hot. For sure

Huh? Who's this four-eyes?

You eat slow, four-eyes

Stop that

By the way, who was that rude girl?

Our classmate in junior high. Just an idiot

Hey, hey

- But she's an idiot - Hey, hey, hey

Nevertheless, it was so close

A bit further and it would have won

I was happy even with 3rd

It can now live a bit longer

Huh? What do you mean?

With a bad result, it would be retired and turned into food

What? It would be eaten, despite trying so hard?

For livestock, it's the result rather than endeavour that counts

But...

I don't like the idea that endeavour isn't rewarded

You can say that but it can't be helped

Those chickens from before didn't lay eggs so they became smoked chicken

It's like that chicken curry you're eating now

You normally just eat meat without thinking

Stop showing sympathy just when you feel like it

I just...

I just want to say that the result isn't everything

You can speak that way because you don't have a farm

Do you know how hard it is for effort to go unrewarded?

Huh? What the hell?

Guys who don't know reality have it nice

Huh?

Born on a farm, you can enter a school without studying

After you just go back to the farm

You don't know the pressure of needing good grades

I envy that

- What did you say? - What!

Stop it, you two

Come on. Let's go to my uncle's stables

I'll pass. I'm leaving.

I want you to get along with Ichan though

Sorry

But the provocation came from him

Well...

However, Ichan has a lot of worries,

so he's feeling tense

Worries?

Ah, Uncle!

Oh, Aki. Long time no see

- Yeah - Hmm?

Have you put on weight?

- Jeez! - Why me?

I want to try ban'ei racing too

I guess it would be hard for you even to keep it straight

You won't know that until I've tried, right?

So you like horses

Yep. I like them

Love them

In that case, are you considering working with horses after graduating?

Ah... no

Well, Aki has to take over brother's farm

Yeah, that's my intention

Huh? Is that a new horse?

Ah, it's 2-years-old and has just come in

How cute! What's its name?

I haven't yet decided on a name...

but I think maybe "Titanic"

Ah! That's gorgeous

But in the end, it sank

- Ah, really? - Yes

Well... I liked the name though

But unfortunately it sank

Then how about "Non-sinking Titanic"?

It would be best to leave that name behind

Then you try

- It's alright my naming it? - Sure

Alright! I'll be a godparent

Let's think together

Um, what's over there?

Is it someone's funeral?

Yesterday, a racehorse died suddenly

They have human funerals?

Not really, only rarely

Well, they're tough to manage anywhere

Then it must have been an amazing horse

No. It didn't have great results

Eh, then why?

Even a superior horse...

usually ends up on a dinner plate if its results decline somewhat

But it's a strange thing...

Though they haven't left good results, some of them are loved until the end

Ah! Headmaster

What's this?

Hey Hachiken! Shout out when dropping these

Sorry

Didn't Hachiken come from prep school?

Yes

Oh dear, I'm having a hard time with this inspection

I'm really sorry

It's OK

Hachiken-kun, what kind of career are you considering, here at Ezono?

Ah... um, about that...

- I'm sorry - Hmm?

I don't have a dream or anything

Oh, you don't have a dream

That sounds alright

Huh... that's alright?

Let's look forward to it, Nakajima-sensei

Yes

The summer break begins next week, but spend that time with a purpose in mind

Tokiwa, you'll be alright?

Yes, I'm going to Tokyo for the summer

I'm going to pick up girls!

I see. You needn't come back anymore

Huh, huh... why?

Hey, Hachiken-kun. Are you going home for the summer?

No, I have no plans to go home

Really? Then won't you come to my place?

Huh?

My parents won't be there for awhile

Ah, you see. That's quite, you know...

We're looking for workers

Ah, it's just work

Labour was it?

Hmm, what?

Nothing

Since my father must get surgery for his hernia,

we need someone to care for the cows and horses

Ah, you'll get paid

- Really? - Yep

I'll do it

I see. In that case we need to make contact with your parents

Give me the contact details later

It's alright, I'll make contact with them

But we'll also give them a call

Um, it's really OK. It is

That's it. Ah, OK, OK

- Oh, you're going already? - Yeah

Pleased to meet you. I'm Yugo Hachiken

You're not from a farmer's family?

Ah, yes. My father is a salary man

Really?

Then he'd be an ideal match for Aki

What are you saying?

Don't so much as lay a hand on her while I'm away

As Aki is inheriting the farm, it's better to agree a husband quickly

Don't take it seriously, because I'll be coming home soon!

- OK - Come on, just get in

- OK, here - Take care!

- OK, we're leaving - Don't lay a hand on her

Right, you're in

Aki!

Show Hachiken-kun how to clean the stables

He's in the equestrian club so he knows

- Oh, I see - Yep

- Then I'll leave it to you - OK

Huh? Hey, isn't this one a Ban'ei horse?

Right. It's called King

I see. So it can compete in a race?

Yeah, if things go well

Say... does the idea of taking over the farm trouble you in some way?

Why?

It's nothing. Just a thought

The truth is...

I want to work with horses

Thought so. If that's the case...

I'm an only child, and...

I don't want to disappoint my family

Hachiken-kun

Yes

The bath is free, go ahead

- Oh, OK - OK

- Aki - What?

- ...them? - What?

Wait, what?

What?

Grandpa asked if you'd called your parents

Ah, not yet

You haven't?

You shouldn't make your parents worry

OK

OK

You're going to run away now?

In that case... I have no more hopes for you

If only we could meet every day when summer is over

What? That means...?

- Right, King? - Ah, the horse

Come along, come along

Good boy

- Hachiken-kun - Yes

Can you deliver this to our neighbor?

OK

The sugar level of vegetables gradually drops after picking, so hurry

I understand

- Then I'll leave it to you - OK

Ah. Which way is it to the neighbour's place?

Turn there and the first building is Ichan's place

Huh? Your neighbor is Komaba?

That's right

Komaba's place, huh?

Shall I go?

Um... nah, this is also my job

I'll be going

OK

Ah, the bike

Some neighbour. How far is it?

That bastard Komaba. I mean, at least come and get the vegetables yourself

Hokkaido!

Nippon-Ham Fighters!

Freaked me out

But that's scarier than a bear

So you were here

Aki called to ask that I search for you

Sorry

Hey, found him

Ah, you walked did you?

- Far isn't it? - Yeah

Even if we're neighbors, it's 8km

Looks like it. I've underestimated Obihiro

These are my younger sisters

Good evening

Say "Good evening"

Good evening

Do you girls know the Labour Standards Act?

Don't tell them that stuff. Usually kids on farms help out from this age

Really

That's right

We don't have money to hire people, so it's hard all year round

Also, our cows are old so they don't produce much milk

I see

Huh, you aren't going to have them culled?

Well, as mother's attached to them, we won't cull them unless we have to

But you said before that farming is not charity

Yeah, I said that

That's why we're having a hard time

I see. That's how it is

Um, would you mind if I help out as well?

Go ahead

- I can give them this? - Yeah

Want some raw milk?

Yeah

We can't sell unsterilised milk,

so it's at your own risk

At my own risk - that's OK. Thanks

Whoa! This is good

An overreaction

But it's really delicious

On your farm,

is your mother running the cow shed alone?

Yeah

My father pushed himself too hard, I guess

He died from overwork

After that, my mother worked alone

That's why...

there's no one else if I don't take it on

- I see - Yeah

When I graduate,

I'll work like crazy and pay off our debts

I want to let my sisters go to university

And I want to make my mother happy

Sorry

The other day, I said people who just inherit the family farm have it easy

I also spoke out of line

Let's go. Here, here

Welcome back, dad! Welcome home

- It's OK - It's been a while

Sorry

- Hey, coffee - OK

What the hell are you doing, idiot!

Sorry

Grandpa! The tap is open - the milk's spilling out!

- What!? - Grandpa, quickly!

Sorry, I forgot to close the tap before milking the cows

In that case... 500 litres went down the drain

I'm really sorry

Well, there's nothing we can do about it now

Let's get back to work

Hurry and milk the rest of the herd or they may get mastitis

Yes

I'll do that. You two get this place cleaned up

Yes

Say, how much does milk cost?

Don't worry about it

It's 500 litres. I'll worry about it

How much?

Hmm... the value per litre is 83 yen I think

So we just lost 41,500 yen?

That was fast

Then if you deduct milk production overheads such as feed

not much is left for the farmer

That's right. That's why it's tough

Right

So don't worry about it!

OK?

Here's some tea

Thank you

Hachiken-kun. You were a great help this summer

Thanks

Thank you too. It has been a great education for me

This isn't much but here's your pay

I...

can't take it

Why?

Well, it was my fault that so much valuable milk was wasted

Listen, be quiet and take it

This money...

shows that we appreciate the work you did for us

But...

In the end...

it was up to us to do proper checks

Look, buy yourself something with it

I accept with thanks

And eat this too

Thanks

It's sweet

It's sweet!

Long time no see

That tickles

Stop it

You've spent all summer at Mikage's, right?

Yeah, I guess

- You do it? - No, we didn't

You're kidding

- You did it, right? - I said, I didn't

Really? Are you okay?

Shut up

Boooring

Hachiken, you've done it with Aki?

Huh? I said I didn't

You should do it soon - I think Aki's waiting for you

Is that for real?

Yeah. In any case, today you and Aki are on duty to feed Pork Dish

Ah that. Oh no!

Good morning

- You're late - Sorry, sorry

What's wrong?

Pork Dish became a pig

Pork Dish is a pig

Wow. A pig's growth rate is impressive

Looks like they can be shipped out as planned

Um, Fuji-sensei

How about we extend their life...

No, they'll be sold as pork

Right

Today we'll study the workings of the slaughterhouse

Since we'll see the whole process of butchering livestock,

it is not necessary for you to participate

Those who want to watch, please move

First, they give it an electric shock...

and after it's been stunned they bleed it

It is a mistake to let the blood out after the heart has stopped,

as the meat will be inferior

As for skinning, the blade is passed just below the hide

To take out the tongue, the centre of the lower jaw is cut open

The carcass is decapitated between the back of the skull...

and the first cervical vertebra

Huh? Hachiken-kun, you're on duty today?

Ah... Fuji-sensei is letting me care for Pork Dish until he's shipped out

Why?

Because the countdown to shipment day has begun

Something like that

That's why...

I said before not to get attached to them

I know, but...

I'm not so easily convinced

OK. However,

in my eyes what you're doing is nothing but hypocrisy

You may be right

But I don't want to go along with the flow

It feels like I'll regret it if I don't find an answer for myself

I see

- Mikage - Yes

You can approach

OK

Approaching the vertical

Okaay

Mikage, that's it for today

OK

Hachiken-kun

Huh? Ah

You need to concentrate

You're thinking about Pork Dish

Yeah

It sure has got bigger

It's really amazing

Huh, the feed box is empty isn't it?

They're shipping tomorrow so they don't need to be fed

What?

We must empty their stomachs in order to process them

You'll finally be separating

The time flew by

Hachiken-kun

- Fuji-sensei - It's going ahead

How much does a pig cost?

How will buying it help? Will you keep it as a pet?

Food costs? A place for it to stay?

You need to cut it out

I don't mean to say I would buy Pork Dish alive

I'll buy him when he's become meat

You have money?

Yes, from working

Fine

Sold

Please keep the meat of the marked pig separate

OK, that one

Um...

Thanks for your help

He's gone

Yeah

Are you really going to eat Pork Dish?

Yeah

I will

You're making it hard for yourself

Something like this is silly isn't it?

It's OK, I want to eat some as well

Really

Anyway, what's that?

You don't know the wrestler "The Potato"?

Who's that?

At the festival, the baseball club will do pro-wrestling

The baseball club should do baseball

And your club?

An open day or something

Huh? Do something more exciting

- Like ban'ei racing - What?

No way, no way

Then how about acrobatics? Standing on a horse

I can barely ride one

So acrobatics is impossible

I see. Boring

Even if you say it's boring, there are things we can and can't do

She's like Super Potato

Looking good!

Hachiken

The meat has been returned

He's become small

In total 51 kilos

As the market price is 496 yen per kilo...

- 25,296 yen - That was quick

So that's how much

It's cheap

Oh, Hachiken

What is it?

Pardon me, but...

could you show me how to make bacon

Tie it tightly

- Slips doesn't it? - It does

- Yeah... you've got it? - It's fine. OK

When you threw by a hip-sweep you weren't able to hoist at all

- OK - You, hoist

Are you listening? Hoist

- OK - Hoist

- Hoist - OK

A hip-sweep requires a proper hoist

Hoist

Well... it's finished

You're done?

Yes. It's quite hard work, isn't it?

It's madness to try doing 50 kilos on your own

Yes

What's that nice smell?

Hey...

Don't do anything sneaky. Let me have some too

Sure

- He's doing it - Right

- Here you go, headmaster - Looks good, thank you

Here

Everyone has some?

Hachiken-kun has the first bite

OK

Pork Dish, you taste real good

- Itadakimaasu - Itadakimaasu

Delicious, isn't it?

Yeah

Hey, stir-fry this with the bacon

It's freshly picked

There's rice too

Where's the bacon?

Huh, where's Komaba?

Now that you mention it, I haven't seen him today

Oh well...

I guess I'll save some bacon for him

What about your parents too?

No, I'm sure they're fine

Hmm? Send them some; they'll be delighted

No way they will. My father is interested in nothing but test results

In fact, I would only be making a fool of myself by doing this kind of thing

It's fine if he says you're a fool

You'll be showing him what you're made of

Excuse me. Please mail this

OK, sure. OK, here we go

The question number 1

What's the meaning of winning two games for Japanese people?

- Mr. Miyashita? - Yes

Please answer the question

These were Japan's first wins in an overseas World Cup

That's right. Sit down, please

These were Japan's first wins in...

- Hey, Mikage - Hmm?

Say, did something happen with Komaba?

Eh?

It's just that Komaba is absent

and yesterday I happened to see you crying

Ah...

It has nothing to do with you

Has nothing to do with me?

What are you doing?

Ah, silverware needs to be polished or it will soon blacken

Is there some meaning attached to that spoon?

I'd prefer it was called "silver spoon"

In foreign folklore a child born with a silver spoon won't ever go hungry

As it means eating your fill during hard times,

then surely farmers' kids are born with a silver spoon, maybe

I'd like to believe that

- Here - Thank you

Komaba is still absent from school

It's already a week

You haven't heard?

What?

Don't, Tama-chan

What? Something happened?

This morning it was formally proposed that the Komaba's give up their farm

Give it up?

They can no longer service their debts - they're bankrupt

It seems he's dropping out of school

No way...

I see

Mikage, I suppose you were aware of this

Why didn't you say?

You can't talk lightly about someone's bankruptcy

Besides, her telling you wouldn't help in any way

B-But...

Sorry

Aki's farm was also a guarantor for the loan

It's serious, isn't it?

It seems I won't have to drop out of school though

Well probably.... I think we'll decide to sell the horses

Even King?

Isn't there some other way?

All the same...

Well, there's no choice

You say that. However

Let's stop this talk now, OK?

We have a considerable debt from the time we expanded our place

Of course, we're in a period of economic austerity

But it's standard for dairy farms to take on debt now

What? I thought I wouldn't be discovered if I came during class

You're really quitting school?

Guess so

Don't give me that look. It isn't even unusual to lose a farm

So there's no other way?

If there was I'd be doing it already

I can see that, but...

I'll now be minding my own business

Don't harp on about others' affairs

I won't harp on about it, but...

I'm fine, so do something about Aki's worries instead

Here - a farewell gift

So then

Is that so...

If the money's impossible, is there another way?

I know how you feel, but the Komaba's bankruptcy process has already finished

There's nothing we can do now

Everyone...

has said things to the effect that nothing can be done and it's angered me

But really a guy like me, who came here to escape, cannot help Komaba at all

Making an escape is a negative thing for you, huh?

Eh?

Even if you're indebted to that escape

Was it a bad thing meeting the people you have since then?

No

We're different from a trapped animal, there are ways to carry on living

There are?

Then what do you do if you're someone without an escape route?

As for Komaba, he's OK

The blood of the Hokkaido pioneers runs through his veins

He won't simply give up

Pioneer's blood?

Yeah

Since the old days, people here were resilient

even if their crops were damaged by floods

even if their homes were swept away by the river

They have recovered each time

Even Komaba is the same

He'll recover no matter what

Don't underestimate the pioneer's spirit

Hachiken, approach the obstacle

- Approaching the cross - Approaching the cross

That's his first completed jump isn't it?

Yeah

Mikage

Hmm?

Let's give King his debut

What?

Let's put on ban'ei racing at Ezono's festival

You'll be King's rider

It's impossible. Besides, what will everyone say?

It's OK. I'll definitely convince them no matter what

I want to show Komaba too

That you can do it

That anything's possible

No, it's impossible

I understand that it's impossible, but... I beg you

Right, therefore I'm saying it's impossible

I guess that's how it is... I beg you

Aren't you listening to me?

- That's right. I beg you - You're not listening

- Right. I beg you - It's impossible

- I beg you - Impossible

- I beg you - Impossible

- We're not doing it - I beg you

I see. A draught horse race

Yes

I want to make 2 obstacles on a 200-metre course

Hmm, and how many hectares do you need?

Huh, hectares? That's a bit...

About 3 hectares please

Understood. Then use the vacant ground at the back of the bio lab

It would be easy for spectators to get there

OK

I can let you use this area

Really? Alright! Thank you, thank you!

Whoa. OK, I get it, I get it

What's that? His mistress?

It can't be helped

This is deadly difficult isn't it?

Yeah... my wrist hurts

That's why I said it's impossible

Hey, Hachiken. Wait a moment

I said this is impossible

Hey, Hachiken... what is this

Hello, Ayame-chan?

Ah, Aki Mikage. This is unusual

Has your voice got deeper?

What? No way, I'm shocked!

Ah, I want you to help me with something

What?

Hachiken, we can soon call it a day, right?

Finish up

OK

Senpai, my wrist hurts

Your wrist? For me it's my back

Come on you guys

But don't hurt yourself

My back

Your knees are stiff. Relax a bit

OK

Don't pull the reins so hard

OK

That's it, relaxed knees

OK

Alright

OK, here

Whoa, that was close

I can't do anymore

- It fell down? - Collapsed

Ouch, ouch. I've done my back in

I've had enough

Ah, yes... Sakae-chan, is your hand OK?

It hurts, see

Hey, look, aren't we going to do it in time?

It will be quite tough, possibly

Hey, Hachiken, you take a break as well

I'm alright. You take a good long rest

Hachiken, I've had enough

Oh my. Is Hachiken OK there?

- Hmm? - Look

Huh?

Hachiken!

We've come to repay you for the bacon

Hachiken! We've come to help you do this

Then remove 70cm from here?

Obstacle no.1 is OK

It's OK

Roger!

Thank you very much

Good luck then

So long. Good luck

OK, thank you very much

OK

Oh, what brings you here?

Here

This is Pork Dish?

Right

Look tasty, thank you

Sure

And you...? What will you do from now on?

Well, the dream to reorganise the farm has gone

Once we sell the remaining cattle I'll find some work

I see

If there's anything I can do

No need to worry over it. Anyway, have you found something you want to do?

Me? I'm... just the same as usual

Hopeless

Although there are many guys who are hopeless, even though they have a dream

But... since I don't have a dream, that now makes two of us

Ah, but recently I realised...

if you don't have a dream,

it means in the future you can be anything you can be

Yeah, that's right

- Komaba - Hmm?

Perhaps I can't do anything

But if you have some complaint... or something you want to give vent to

I can at least listen to you

When you want to talk frankly, you can tell me anything

Yeah

Also, I know that this is a tough period for you,

but tomorrow we're doing ban'ei racing

Seriously, you're doing ban'ei?

That's right, so please come if you are able to

You're amazing

I think you also said we must do it

Ah

How about some Ezono milk?

How about some Ezono milk?

Only 200 yen. Won't you try some?

You can eat inside. How about it?

- Your name? - It's Hanako Beppu

Here's a joke

There's a draught horse race

- Please come - Please

We'll present Ezono potatoes to those who guess the correct order

Please come

The equestrian club is putting on a race

Whoa... a lot of people have come

Thankfully. I was wondering what to do if no one came

Ah, hey

Hachiken, the sleigh painting's done

- Oh... on time? - Sorry it's late

- Looking forward to seeing the result - Let's go

Let's go. Where?

It's OK?

You said to paint it the way I like

Ah, well...

Of course, it'd be better to use a deeper pink in the background. Sorry

Well, as for that... background...

How is it?

Err... it's fine isn't it? Right?

Huh, well, yeah...

It's fine

Thank goodness. All along I was worried about the background colour

Ayame-chan

Thanks for today

I'm not doing it for you particularly

I mean, my margin of victory will be huge. For sure

Thanks for your help

That's OK

"Now the equestrian club is putting on a ban'ei race"

"In the days of Hokkaido's pioneers, ban'ei..."

- Nakajima-sensei... that's tough - That'll go down well

Hey

Hey, this...

Is there any purpose to wearing this? Isn't a billboard enough?

Well, it's not my place to say as it was Hachiken's request

Let's do our best, King

"The cooperation of the equestrian clubs of 2 local schools..."

What's with that sleigh? It's awful

Ah, you see, various circumstances

Ah, your sleigh

Wonderful isn't it?

A parisian designer made it

Wow...

"Sorry for the long wait"

"Equestrian clubs from Ooezono,"

"Higashishikaoi and Shimizu Nishi high schools..."

"will compete for the Ezono cup"

"Already each horse is at the starting line"

"Please enjoy this exciting race between high school jockeys"

"The staff assistants have left their stations"

"Everything seems to be in order"

"In a moment the race will start"

Go on!

You're doing great, Mikage!

It's amazing

Go Mikage!

More, more... go!

Mikage! Go on!

King! Go! Mikage!

Will the cows be turned into food?

Go, Mikage

Go on!

King!

Mikage!

- Go, go - No, keep on recuperating

- Go - Keep on recuperating

Are you stupid! She must go now

Fool! It hasn't recovered yet

- Maybe it'll recover and crap too - Hey!

Alright, come on!

Hold on Mikage, go!

Mikage, go, do it, Mikage!

Go, Mikage!

Go Mikage, go Mikage

Ah... sorry

Mikage, go!

Come on! Mikage, come on

Go! Go! Go!

Too close!

Ah, damn it

No, the sled hasn't crossed yet

Come on, hey! Carry on

Now! Mikage!

Go!

Alright! She's done it

She won!

Aki! Amazing!

You did it, King

And Ichan? Did he come?

I see

There's a reason. My horse was in bad condition

It had a 38 degree temperature

That's usual for a horse

No... what I'm saying is...

it had horse influenza... or something

Ayame-chan

Thanks for today

It seems your family is having a few troubles

I'm not worried about you

I know that you are not so weak as to lose heart

Therefore, as your rival, I will look after you

You two were amazing over there

Thank you -

it's all down to Hachiken-kun

What? No, no way

For sure

It wasn't impossible. It was a lot of fun, Hachiken

Hachiken-kun

Thank you so much for your hard work

- It was fun - Thank you

- Good job - Thanks

Everyone, I really thank you for...

Isn't this the time? To lift this guy in the air?

Never mind, that's lame

Then, for now... try making him ride King

It's really OK, not seeing him?

Yeah

What will you do? Pay a visit to the school?

No

Get in

Let's go then

- Mum - Hmm?

I have a feeling I can do it

Then I'm happy

Aki, I'm sorry

It's alright, I'm a farmer's child

These animals aren't pets

I understand the practical reality

Then, please

I'll take care of them

We'll be going then

Bye bye

Mikage

You know...

I'm considering trying to face my parents properly, without running away

Therefore...

you should try the same thing

You want a job working with horses, right?

Pigs have a keen sense of smell

And their smell-based memory is amongst the best in the animal kingdom

Ah, long time no see

Whoa, you've gotten stronger

Well, I have to pay off the debts

So how's the new farm?

Ah, I'm able to live there along with my family

We were really helped by Nakajima-sensei

I see

Yeah

Next, apprentice riders and...

equestrian club students will participate in an exhibition race

Even so, will she be okay?

It's OK, she's had plenty of practice

I hear you're the godparent?

Yeah

Ready, go

- Mikage! - Do it

Go!

Aki, go!

Go, Silver Spoon!

These subs by NLK1971 are a revision of beta subs by SkewedS translations (Ais)