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The dreams that I have created

And the place where I am now

As I look and compare these two landscapes that I see

They begin to change their shape

And I find that here and now

There is one single thing that I know

I watch springtime fade away

As our summer comes to play

I begin to understand a little bit of this and that

Fall comes and something's lost over winter

And in a mountain of trash

I find that dream that I had

Hear this voice!

Hear this heart!

Until my tears run dry

I will search for the answer I still haven't found

Until my tears clear up

We will always strive, sometimes losing our way

I build my own present

Carving, proving, with my own hands!

Hello brand new days

A Birthday One Day Late A Birthday One Day Late

Switching to fielding after elbow injury this June Turnover in his 6th year as a pro, age 30 HONDA RETURNS Walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth DRAMATIC!!

Daddy, look!

They have your picture!

I gave my thanks to Chiaki.

"Thanks for letting me hit."

"Keep watching over Goro and me."

Yeah.

Thanks, mommy.

So, what's this about a picture?!

Look!

What, only the third page?

Just wait and see, I'll be a regular by next season!

Really?

A walk-off home run? That's amazing.

Yeah, I was so moved.

That's all?

Not "I fell in love" or "I wish we were dating" or something?

Don't be silly! It isn't like that!

I think you'd look great together, though.

The kid seems to like you, too.

Miss Momoko!

Look! They have a picture of daddy!

Really? That's great!

I showed mommy the picture, too!

Oh, you did? I'm sure she was happy.

A miraculous come-back, huh?

Pretty impressive, hitting a homer there.

He just didn't get any break on his forkball.

I bet Goro was excited.

I wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for Goro and you.

I'm really grateful.

If you want to pay me back, hit another one today while I'm pitching.

We'll see.

All you need now is a wife.

It's been two years. I'm sure Chiaki wouldn't mind.

It'd be for the kid's best, too.

Guys like us aren't at home much.

Remarriage...

But... I still...

Say, Shige...

If it's a boy... What would you want him to grow up to be?

A baseball player?

Well, I'd be happy as long as he grows up to be a nice, kind boy.

Oh.

What about you, Chiaki?

If he grows up always looking towards his parents...

I'm sure we'll do fine.

He'll be a boy who strives towards his dreams.

Just like you do.

Safe!

Yokohama Blue Oceans defeat the Warriors by three to one!

A good job by Shigeno and another great hit by Honda, who's made an amazing come-back! He did it! Daddy did it!

May I say a word?

Sure...

Goro! I did it!

That's me! He mentioned me!

Chiaki...

Thank you.

He only just fell asleep.

I guess he must have been pretty tired.

Is something the matter?

No, well, uh, sorry...

Thanks for doing this.

It's no bother at all.

I guess it's the hair...

Sheesh...

Goro was really happy when you hit that triple.

Oh?

He's always telling me his daddy is the world's coolest.

He does, huh? Am I that cool? Hehe...

Really, you were!

I'm sure Goro is happy to have a father like you.

I'm sure Chiaki wouldn't mind.

It'd be for the kid's best, too.

Miss Hoshino.

May I ask you an odd question?

If you had a son, what would you want him to grow up to be?

That's a difficult question.

I'm not sure...

I guess it depends on what the boy wants.

But I'd want him to grow up always looking towards his parents...

And to have a father who felt the same way...

Thank you for driving me all the way to the dorm.

Oh, it was no bother at all!

Good night, then.

Excuse me...

Yes?

Would you like to... umm... go to the zoo with us some time?

The zoo?!

Well, with Goro along, of course.

Good job!

He's finally starting to fall for you!

It's not like...

Sure it is!

He's only thirty, right?

Nothing strange at all about considering marriage to his son's nursery school teacher!

Marriage?!

What? Would you have accepted the date if you weren't interested?

"Interested"?

I still barely even know him...

That's what the date is for, girl!

Show him all your good sides!

We don't get many chances to meet single men in this job, you know!

Minato Zoo

Ooh, they have tigers and bears! And penguins!

Now what to see first...

Goro! Be careful!

I've never seen him so excited about anything other than baseball.

Come on!

If you don't hurry up we won't have time to see everything!

Okay, okay!

Is that a family?

You might be right.

Look how well they get along!

Almost like us!

You're opening your shoulders too wide!

Try to keep the sides tighter!

Okay!

Those are 90 km/h pitches he's hitting...

You have to be kidding!

That's a kindergarten kid!

I'm sorry. You didn't have to come here.

Oh, I don't mind. Goro really is at his best playing baseball, isn't he?

Everything that matters, I've taught him through baseball.

But he doesn't have to become a professional player.

There are more important things for him to learn from baseball.

You wanna try, miss Momoko?

I couldn't do it!

I'll show you how to.

Thank you very much for today.

The pleasure was all mine!

I'll see you again some time, then?

Sure.

See ya tomorrow!

See you.

Good night, then!

Did you have fun?

I had lots and lots of fun!

That's good to hear. Daddy did, too.

Say, daddy...

Hm?

I wouldn't mind having miss Momoko for a new mommy.

So how'd it go?

We saw the penguins and the koalas...

Who cares about that!

How was Honda?

"How"? He was a fine father.

So you're still looking at him from a teacher's perspective?

And... he's a big, warm person...

Aha! I knew it!

This is getting hot! Can you open a window?

Hmph! I shouldn't have said anything!

His father playing baseball is very important to him.

I'd want him to grow up always looking towards his parents...

Honda! The ninth is coming up.

Yessir!

I hear you're confirmed as ERA king? Good job, man!

Well, you go out there and hit 'em.

This'll be your last at-bat this season.

You bet.

So how's Honda been performing?

Nine hits in fifteen at-bats.

We'll see if he makes regular next season.

And so we'll have to play again. Bliss.

The Warriors got us bad early in the game.

All right, boys! Let's go drown our sorrows!

Good call!

I'm coming!

You coming, Honda?

Sorry! Goro's waiting for me outside.

He is, huh? And is it just him, I wonder?

Nice work today.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Not at all.

Daddy! I'm hungry!

All right then, wanna go for some yakiniku?

Yakiniku? Wohoo!

Honda, you playboy!

That cutie is wasted on you!

This explains why he's been playing so well!

Get lost already, you lot!

Sorry to have bothered you!

Idiots!

Yakiniku Restaurant

This is good!

Can I have this one too?

Sure! You just eat up!

And you too! Don't hold back on my account!

Sure.

Shigeno and Nishikawa have been pitching in the Blue Oceans - Phoenix game.

Nitta bats in three runs for the Phoenixes in the eighth inning.

A timely hit from Honda in the ninth is not enough,

and the Blue Oceans are out of the series.

Just you wait! Daddy will be a big star batting clean-up next season!

Sheesh, everybody's looking this way!

The Warriors are already getting ready for next season.

Joe Gibson

Today, they've announced their acquisition

of Detroit Jaguars Major League pitcher Joe Gibson.

He's been giving the Major League batters the shakes

with his 20 wins for the Jaguars this season,

but how will he handle the switch to Japanese baseball?

A Major League star, huh?

Looks like the Warriors will be tough again next season.

Is he that good?

With 20 wins in the Majors? Oh yes.

I'd say he's the honest-to-god real thing.

Majors? What's that?

Which country is that from?

It's American professional baseball.

America?

That's where baseball was originally created,

and the Major League is where the very best players are gathered.

Which is better, then? Japan or America?

I guess I'd have to say America.

No way! Why?

Well, Japanese players are finally starting to draw attention in the Majors.

But it's just a chosen few.

They're faster and stronger over there.

Daddy! Hit!

Get a home run off that pitcher when he comes to Japan next year!

Uh, sure...

Gotta pee!

What was that all about?

He doesn't want his daddy to lose.

I'll be looking forward to your home run, too.

I guess I'll have to try...

Goro's certainly growing up, isn't he?

He'll be six years old soon.

Actually, I have something planned for his birthday...

Planned?

Now, this is a secret...

That's amazing! I'm sure he'll be very pleased!

So... Umm... If you'd like... Could you come?

But... I'm just not sure...

And I wouldn't want to get between father and son...

Ah, I didn't want it to burn.

Thank you.

Ever since my wife died two years ago, it's always just been the two of us on birthdays.

I'm sure Goro would be happy if you came.

Couldn't you help celebrate his birthday?

Yes. Gladly.

Daddy!

I got some on my pants!

Sheesh! You're supposed to claim you splashed some water cleaning your hands!

You could have said that earlier!

Huh? Isn't that...

Good morning, Goro!

Good morning!

He's in your hands, then.

Yes.

See you later, daddy!

Sure.

So, you can come next week?

Today is a happy-happy birthday!

We're so happy to celebrate together!

Goro! Ayu! Takeshi! Happy birthday!

November 5th

I'm back!

Now be a good boy until your daddy gets back, Goro.

I can't stay today.

What's wrong?

It says daddy's training until late and I can go to bed early...

Did he forget about my birthday?

Good question...

No, no! I'm sure there's more to it!

You think?

Oh yeah, why don't we play some catch?

Look! It's Goro and miss Momoko!

Again?

One of the mothers called.

Is it true you and Goro were at a yakiniku restaurant together?

Yes.

It is very sad about his mother, I know.

But this is something you shouldn't do.

A teacher mustn't give one child more attention than the others.

I'm sorry.

As nursery school teacher, you're here for all the children.

Try not to let this happen again.

Yes.

I'm back!

Welcome back, daddy!

Were you about to take your bath?

Yep!

Say, Daddy...

What date is it today?

November 5th.

What about it?

Nothing special...

Honda speaking.

Oh, miss Hoshino?

I'm sorry.

I really appreciate the invitation, but...

I'm really sorry.

You shouldn't worry about it.

I guess it can't be helped.

Bye then.

I guess a teacher shouldn't be in a relationship with one of the children's father, no.

But after hearing her saying the exact same thing Chiaki did...

I guess I'll just have to give up.

You turned him down?

Well, I know the principal has to worry about how it looks,

but are you really all right with this?

Work versus romance, huh.

And you obviously picked work.

I just want him to be happy.

Would you like to... umm... go to the zoo with us some time?

Hey, where are we going?

Dinner?

You'll find out when we get there.

This is Oceans Stadium, isn't it?

What are we doing here?

Wait and see.

Mister Honda.

You have a visitor.

Miss Hoshino?!

Why are you here?

Umm... Are you sure you should be here?

What if someone finds out?

I know.

I won't stay long.

But I had to tell you something!

If... If you and Goro really are satisfied with someone like me...

Could you wait five months,

until Goro graduates, next March?

After that, I can see you properly.

Goro... and you...

I'll wait!

If it so takes ten years... or twenty years...

Sheesh, how long are you going to keep me waiting?

There's a show I wanted to see on TV!

Sorry! Let's get going!

Can we really enter here?

Take a good look!

Happy Birthday, Goro!!

Happy birthday, Goro!

Sorry about being a day late like this.

The stadium was already booked yesterday.

But today, it's all ours.

Now that you're six years old, I want to catch your pitches right here.

Daddy...

You don't like your present?

Thank you, daddy!

Preview

The Warriors have an amazing new pitcher!

Joe Gibson, the Major Leaguer!

He throws a 160 km/h fastball!

But he won't beat daddy!

Next time on Major: The Man from the Majors.

Head for the stage of your dreams!

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