Original subtitles

Defense, pushing!

Shutoku No. 6! Free throw, two shots!

Rebound!

-What? -Kagami!

EPISODE 32 GIVE UP

SEIRIN - SHUTOKU

They're tied.

The game's going into overtime?

Normally, yes,

but because this tournament is trying to keep games short,

they have no overtime rules.

Which means...

It's a tie.

That last free throw...

if I had just made it.

Kiyoshi!

You guys are brutal.

Honestly, I didn't expect you to blame me that much.

Blame you? Those were high fives.

-What? -Don't be stupid.

We made it this far because of you.

No one took it easy.

It's no one's fault.

Besides, we didn't lose.

We did the best we could.

I have no regrets.

You're right.

Kagami.

Surely you're not satisfied with this.

Of course not.

We'll settle things later.

There will be no ties at the Winter Cup.

Let's settle things then.

I couldn't ask for more.

What a good game.

With a score of 104 to 104, it's a tie!

-Bow! -Thank you very much!

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PRELIMINARIES RESULTS

KIRISAKI DAI ICHI - SENSHINKAN SEIRIN - SHUTOKU

That's not fair!

How can you be happy winning like that?

Not fair? Sorry, but I don't understand.

I don't remember breaking any rules.

Of course we're happy.

Are you sure you don't have Bavarian cream for brains?

The game next to ours was a nail-biter.

I can't believe Seirin made it a tie.

It's not surprising.

If anything was unexpected,

it's that they're all goody two-shoes.

It made my skin crawl.

We have one more game.

We'll crush Seirin and advance to...

the Winter Cup.

There.

This is what you wanted, right? It's been a while, Midorin.

Not a bad game, right?

If you win your next game, you'll be in the Winter Cup.

Make sure you don't mess this up.

That's impossible.

Don't be stupid, fool.

Who are you calling stupid?

I'm not the one you should be worried about.

Seirin's next opponent is Kirisaki Dai Ichi.

Hanamiya Makoto.

It's obvious they have their sights set on Seirin in the championship league.

They're guaranteed to do something to secure their victory.

One of the Uncrowned Kings.

They've got another difficult opponent to face.

I'm leaving. See you later.

Already?

But it's been so long since we've seen each other.

What is this?

It's exactly what it looks like. Takao pulls it.

This guy...

He's wearing a uniform. How cute!

Why? Looking at him makes me so angry for some reason!

What's he doing here?

Momoi, you're getting too excited.

That dog peed in my cart!

-Give him to me, Momoi. -Why?

-I'll shoot him. -No!

You can't do that, Midorin!

Excuse me. That's my dog.

-Huh? -Tetsu!

-Kuroko. -Kuroko.

What are you all doing here?

A dog that looks just like Tetsu is licking Tetsu's face.

It's so cute.

Momoi!

-Are you okay? -There you are!

Hey, Shin.

This is foolish. I'm going home.

You're leaving?

Let's go, Takao.

What? You sure?

Kuroko.

Let's play again at the Winter Cup.

Yeah.

You're full of bravado.

It was unnatural for you to miss that shot.

You knew?

I thought something was up.

Don't play in our game against Kirisaki Dai Ichi.

He found Number 2.

Don't be ridiculous!

This year is probably my last chance.

Even if it destroys my knees, I'm playing.

What's wrong, Kagami?

Captain.

-Can I ask you something? -What?

What was that about?

Why did Kiyoshi say this year was his last chance?

What?

You heard that?

Fine, then.

Considering his condition, you'd have found out eventually.

I might as well tell you everything.

It happened last summer...

Hey, Hyuga.

Hyuga.

Shut up. I hear you.

Izuki.

Hey. We're in the same class again.

I can't take it.

What's so funny?

It doesn't look right.

You bleached your hair at the start of high school.

That's not something a basketball player does.

Of course it isn't.

I'm done with basketball. It's just hard.

There's nothing fun about it.

I'm going to take over this school and stand at the top!

There aren't many people like that at this school.

Besides, jokes aside, that's not cool, Hyuga.

You worked so hard in middle school. You never missed a practice.

What good came from that?

We didn't win a single game.

Fortunately, this school doesn't have a basketball team.

You should find a different club, too.

That hurt! Watch where you're--

He's huge. He must be taller than 190 centimeters.

Sorry, sorry. I'll be more careful.

Sure.

My phone.

-Do you like basketball? -What? Well...

Oh, crap. He overwhelmed me.

Seriously? You're joining the basketball team, then?

-I... -I'm Kiyoshi Teppei.

I was just on my way to submit my club entry form.

Let's go together.

You've got the wrong idea!

Besides, this school doesn't have a basketball team!

It doesn't? That's not possible.

It doesn't.

Seriously?

What am I going to do?

Where were you planning on taking that form?

I get it.

I have no choice, then.

Let's form a basketball team together.

What? Why would I... Together?

If one doesn't exist, we have to make one.

With three more members, we can play games.

What are you counting me for?

I quit playing basketball.

What? You did?

Find someone else. Later.

You've been in a bad mood lately.

Of course I have been. Try having that giant follow you around.

There'd be something wrong with me if I were happy.

Don't be like that. Let's play basketball together.

-I told you, I'm not playing! -I don't mind.

Seriously? All right. Now we just need two more.

Don't include me! Izuki!

Who cares? Besides, I want to play.

Do what you want! I'm not playing!

I'm sick of losing.

Kiyoshi, right?

Call me Teppei.

You don't learn. Why are you trying so hard?

You're Kiyoshi the Iron Heart, aren't you?

I don't really like that nickname.

It's not a name for a student, anyway.

If you wanted to play basketball,

I'm sure a strong school would have recruited you.

What are you doing here?

-I don't have a reason. -What?

My grandparents raised me.

They're both old, so it's easier for me to attend a school that's nearby.

I like basketball, but it's just a club. As long as it's fun, I don't care.

Since he's a famous player, I thought he'd be more ambitious,

but he's pretty laid back.

As long as you're having fun, you don't care if you win or lose.

What? It's not like that. Why would you take it easy?

-What? -It's not the same as taking it easy.

Training to win and improving yourself.

Devoting yourself to what you enjoy. Isn't that what it means to have fun?

Besides, we're only students.

Even if we give it everything we have, it may not be enough.

I take back what I said. Guys like this really do exist.

Hey!

I heard you guys talking about a basketball team.

Can we join?

Yeah, of course.

All right! Isn't that great, Mitobe?

I'm Koganei. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. I'm Izuki. Have you played before?

Of course! This guy has!

What about you?

Take three steps, and it's cycling!

It's traveling. You must be a beginner.

I played tennis in middle school,

but after watching Mitobe play, basketball seemed fun!

You seem pretty athletic. That's your reason for joining?

All right. Now we have five members.

You're still counting Hyuga?

Hyuga aside, we should get a couple more people.

Games and practice will be difficult with exactly five people.

A manager! A cute manager!

I understand how you feel, but hold on. And listen to people when they're talking.

I have someone in mind for a manager, though.

Aida Riko.

No way.

That was quick.

Don't be like that. Come on. Join the basketball team.

This guy won't budge.

Were you even listening? Basketball's my least favorite sport.

More accurately, I especially hate everything

about our generation's middle school basketball.

Teiko Middle School was overwhelmingly strong.

Most high school players will be their former members.

I don't have a problem with that, but...

everyone around them has given up on winning.

That's what I hate most.

GAMESTORM

You piece of shit!

Masamune!

Damn it! I can't beat anyone!

What are you doing here?

Riko...

-That hair is awful! -Hey!

Izuki came to talk to me during lunch. Some weird giant was with him.

They said they're forming a basketball club.

Yeah, apparently.

You don't seem very busy, though.

I do whatever I want every day!

-I play games and read comics. -What else?

I'm really into civil war generals now. Date Masamune's my favorite.

That's great, but is that a haircut for someone who's into those things?

It looks to me like you're trying to force yourself.

You're not doing what you want.

You don't know what you want to do.

That was pointless.

She's cute, but not in the way I expected.

A few clubs have asked me to join...

but I'm not accepting any offers

unless they're serious about being the best.

I'm relieved, though.

She just doesn't like half-assed teams, right?

If there's a problem, it's how to convince her we're serious.

Is that the Hyuga I keep hearing about?

-Excuse me. -Wait, Kiyoshi.

It won't be easy.

Huh?

He was a pretty good shooter in middle school...

but we never won.

If someone beat us, they'd lose their second game.

The guys who beat them would lose their third game.

Everyone who managed to win

would ultimately have their score doubled in the final round by Teiko.

He told me...

"Your hard work will be rewarded."

What kind of idiot came up with that nonsense?

An ordinary man who works hard is just wasting his time!

So...

I'm not just trying to get enough people. I really want Hyuga to play.

More than anyone else, he...

-Hey, Hyuga. -You again!

-Let's walk home together. -Get off of me!

Will you join the basketball team?

You're still going? You never stop.

I need more endurance. I need to be able to run more!

You idiot.

-Did you say something? -No.

I see.

Hey, where are you going?

This isn't the way home.

Just so you know, I'm not playing basketball.

-I know. I won't ask anymore. -What?

That is...

only if you can beat me one-on-one.

What?

Listen to me.

You were in a top four middle school!

There's no way I can beat you!

If you can make just one basket, you win.

Is that not enough of a handicap?

Shut up.

I don't care if you're the Iron Heart. You're pushing your luck.

Don't underestimate me.

I'll make one before you know it.

JOIN THE BASKETBALL TEAM!!

I'm not done yet.

Hyuga, give up.

Shut up!

That's not what I meant. Give up on giving up on basketball.

If you really hated basketball, I wouldn't say anything.

-But you-- -Shut up!

Ordinary men aren't like gifted guys like you!

Natural talent has nothing to do with it.

I'm just like you.

At the very least,

I...

I fought against the prodigies of Teiko and tasted despair, too.

I thought of throwing out my basketball shoes plenty of times.

No matter how many times I tried, I just couldn't let go.

You're the same.

You hate losing, and that's why you can't forget.

You like basketball as much as I do. No, more than I do.

Don't talk like you know me!

I know that! That's why...

That's why I'm so bored every day!

PREVIEW

-This photo brings back memories! -Let me see...

Is this Hyuga?

You don't know about Blond Hyuga?

-I joined the team later. -Then you haven't done that!

EPISODE 33 WE'RE THE SEIRIN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM!

-To the roof, Tsu! -What?