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Three minutes, 31, 32…

Hey, let's stop for today.

Okay.

But I want to do a little more.

See ya.

You went to apologize at the store?

Yeah, I found out if you pay and apologize,

some places won't report you, so…

-How did it go? -Well…

Sakuragi, he…

Oh, that? A guy who looked like a teacher paid.

-A teacher? -What did he say?

Really tall, with piercing eyes.

-Was it Sakuragi? -Oh, yeah.

He said he wanted to check the security footage.

Don't tell anyone, but he took it away.

The security footage?

Why?

-Why did he? -He just wanted your shoplifting footage.

That guy…

What's he going to do?

Did they come today?

Unfortunately, no.

Yesterday, their homeroom teacher went to talk to them, but…

Good grief, we were so proud of our zero-truancy record.

All of our reforms are destroyed because of Sakuragi.

But Mr. Sakuragi did that to Kohashi and Iwai

because they were at fault.

He went too far. And now they're staying home.

They've closed themselves off!

Yes, um…

Next time, if Mr. Sakuragi causes trouble,

you will also take responsibility.

Of course. I intend to.

Pardon me.

He's so cheeky for a vice principal.

Forget that. Is this why you betrayed me at the board meeting?

-This…this is… -Are you gay?

-I knew it. -Chairman…

Silly. Behind the times, aren't we?

These days LGBT is normal. It's the diversity era!

But…

We educators, we're supposed to teach that to the children!

But you're embarrassed and try to hide it.

And you let yourself be threatened. Idiot!

Be confident!

But that's not what Sakuragi threatened me with…

No… Did you pay for that macho man?

No, no, no. You see…

Nonsense!

Really?

He, uh, was low on cash, so I gave him a little spending money.

You massive idiot!

Don't do it again! That behavior leads to misunderstandings.

Yes ma'am! Never again.

-Watch Sakuragi. -Yes!

I will ensure he doesn't cause any more problems…

Oh, he can cause problems.

Hey, Take. Let's go early.

Will the Iwa-Kiyo duo get picked?

It depends on the match-up, I guess?

If Kimitsunishi High doesn't play, they might not be.

I want to see them play. Especially Iwasaki.

Me too!

They're so loud. I can't sleep.

The badminton club tournament members are being announced.

It's amazing. The whole school's watching.

-Huh? -Kaede.

-What's wrong? -Nothing.

-Let's nail the tournament. -Yeah, let's.

-See you there. -Okay.

SHOPLIFTER

What's going on? Something happen?

This was in my locker.

"I know what you did."

"Shoplifter."

Who would do this?

It's gotta be him.

Give it.

What are you trying to do with this?

You even got the security footage. What are you going to do?

Oh, that video.

Please give it back.

What are you going to do about this tournament?

I'm playing.

Don't. You can't.

My spot at Seinan depends on this tournament.

I can't quit. It's impossible.

Huh. Do what you want.

-Hang on… -Kaede!

He's going to ruin me.

My life will be ruined.

Team competition, first round. Doubles first game.

Iwasaki and Kiyono.

Next, Okamoto and Abe.

First singles match, Yoshikawa, then Kiyono.

Last is Iwasaki.

We can win the first round. The problem is the next one.

Kimitsunishi will win.

Their doubles, Yamano and Ukita, are ranked second in the prefecture.

They'll play the number one pair, Iwasaki and Kiyono.

Coming to see this match, is Kashiwagi from Seinan,

and other top university coaches.

This is where your lives are decided.

Defeat them.

Yes, sir.

Kiyono, concentrate!

Iwasaki, run!

Run!

Get it, get it. Keep running!

Get it! Run, run!

Next is right!

Kaede's really amazing.

Of course, they say she's Olympic material.

I wanna try too.

Huh?

Iwasaki, go!

I want to devote myself to something like Kaede.

That really impacted me.

Mr. Sakuragi's speech. Ugly and stupid, lazy and slow.

-Oh, that was… -But I was happy.

Huh?

For the first time in my life, I got scolded.

I've never even been scolded by my parents.

So I was like, "Wow, some adults really care."

Until now, I can't remember ever working hard for something.

I never continued private lessons or school clubs.

Everyone would be like, "That's okay!"

But I feel like here, I could work hard or something.

Isn't that a weird reason to apply to UTokyo?

Not at all! Any reason will do at first.

Yay! We got our second person.

I've been listening. What a selfish reason.

I can't sleep.

Are you living there?

Sorry, it's distracting, right?

Who are you?

This is Nao Hayase. She wants to join us.

We've got some strange students.

You should say "eager".

Thank you for having me.

Let me say one thing.

-You too, Amano. -Huh?

Don't tell your parents you're in the UTokyo course.

-Huh? -I can't stand fussing.

Sir.

Sheesh.

Alright, first we'll have a test.

-Already? -You'll take this.

Last year's Common Test for University Admissions.

That's the big January test. No way. I can't.

It's too sudden…

It's okay. The purpose is to get data on where your academic level is now.

Data?

What's the first step to UTokyo?

-Know thyself. -Know thyself?

Where's your level now? Where do you stand nationwide?

Which subjects are you good at? Which need work?

We need subjective data

to make a strategy for your exam.

Here's today's schedule and tomorrow's.

Five subjects and seven exams in two days?

Yes, just like the real test.

Seriously? Sounds harsh.

Stop complaining. Here we go.

Three, two, one.

Start!

SHAME ON YOU

QUIT BADMINTON SHOPLIFTER

Again…

Alright, you're done. Good work.

I can't do this. I can't think.

You both worked hard. We'll do the rest after lunch tomorrow.

-Rest well today. -Tomorrow? That's depressing.

I know you can't do it now. You can improve by next year.

I think I'll quit.

Huh?

It's not for me.

I'm not trying out for UTokyo.

-Hayase! -Sorry. Goodbye.

Hey, hey Hayase!

Hey, Hayase.

What was that about? Giving up so fast.

-Leave it. -But…

This is on the house. From my sister.

Huh?

Wow, thanks. Thank you very much.

You always help my brother so much.

Please enjoy it.

Hayase already quit?

Yeah. After one day!

Well, that's who she is.

AMANO SORRY. I QUIT.

-Seriously? Why? -Amano quit too?

I thought he was promising.

-It's too bad. -This is your problem too.

I can't just stand by and let them quit.

I'll make a call.

Tell those guys it's about time they showed up at school.

-Huh? -Iwai and Kohashi.

You made their video, didn't you?

It used the same editing app as this video.

I'm the culprit just for that?

I have other reasons.

I should ask what you're doing.

You got that video from the store security camera.

Are you blackmailing students?

Maybe.

Akira, a delivery. To Iida's house.

Okay.

Where are they heading?

Mizuno speaking. Yes, I'm still here.

-Whoa! -What?

I'll go right away.

-Let's go. Thanks! -What is it?

Let's go.

Seto, you're here too.

I heard sirens on my way back.

It's awful, isn't it?

Mr. Sakuragi, Ms. Mizuno.

Over here!

Yes!

Sorry, excuse me. Let me through.

Sorry, pardon me.

It was the Special Course room?

Yes.

Hey, hey, hey!

It burned up!

-This here is okay. -Why?!

All my worldly possessions!

It's all ashes now.

Really… Could you be a bit more considerate of others?

One thing after another, I can't even sleep well.

Come now, Ms. Tamura

The firemen just left.

They say the cause was a cigarette.

What do you think you're doing?

Smoking in a hallowed classroom!

He doesn't smoke in the room.

Who other than him?

Anyway, camping in the school is disgusting.

I gave my permission. It's part of his style.

Yes, he's more passionate than anyone, staying onsite 24 hours a day.

Passionate? He fell asleep with a lit cigarette.

Yes, that's what happened. I'm sorry.

What?

-So you admit it's your fault? -Yes.

What are you saying?! We were at the restaurant.

I put it out, but it must've had a spark.

After a while, I guess it ignited.

But…

You're suspended until the board decides your punishment.

Get your things and leave immediately.

-Understood. -Huh?

Why did you lie like that?

Now Mr. Takahara is put in a tough spot…

-Mizuno, it's fine. -It's not fine!

It's just like before.

With Yoneyama, if you fought back, it wouldn't have turned out like that.

You graduated from UTokyo and became a lawyer,

but you're still very stupid.

Hotel money.

I'm sure Mr. Sakuragi has his reasons.

I think he's covering for whoever did this.

If the culprit is a student,

a teacher must teach about taking responsibility.

I'll look into it.

What, you're not hungry?

No, I just had a hard practice today.

This is perfectly nutritionally balanced.

Eat it all and don't waste any.

Did you drink protein after practice?

-Yeah. -Hey.

How's Seinan going?

It'll come down to the next tournament.

That's my daughter.

If you get in with Coach Kashiwagi, the Olympics won't be far off.

I know.

Hey, I got an e-mail from the school.

There was a suspicious fire?

What will they do if it affects the tournament?

How would Kaede know?

Thanks for dinner. I'm tired so I'm going to bed.

You better not be getting sick.

She's okay. She's focusing before the tournament.

She needs time alone. Right?

When we were athletes, we did the same.

The UTokyo Special Course is down to zero students.

Correct. I can't wait for tomorrow's board meeting.

Mr. Sakuragi…

I suppose it's over for him.

You're not crushing on him, are you?

-Of course not! -In the commotion after the fire.

You were making eyes at him.

Don't betray me again.

Something like that would never ever happen!

Alright then.

At any rate, the Special Course is done for.

Mizuno!

-A moment. -Yes.

-Good morning, Kaede. -Good morning.

Huh? Nao?

Get this. She already quit the UTokyo Special Course.

-Already? -It's so hard!

Plus, if I get busy, I can't go support you at your games.

-That's your reason? -Anyway they had that fire.

It's good you quit that UTokyo Special Course.

Yeah, bad news. Smoking at school?

Hayase. It's not funny.

It's kind of funny.

-A security camera? -Yes.

We only have them near the exits.

I was looking for a hint.

-Sorry, go ahead. -Got it.

Okay, look at this.

No way…

Iwasaki! Too slow! Fifty burpees.

Yes, sir.

Extend your knees! Knees!

You're not jumping enough.

A little before that fire yesterday,

this was on the security camera footage.

You told me then.

You heard the noise during your delivery and came.

But on the video,

you were already at school before the fire.

Why?

I'm not accusing you.

I just want to know what happened.

Ma'am.

That really hurts me.

You are accusing me.

It wasn't you, then?

It wasn't.

Okay.

Is that all?

There was one more person there before the fire.

They were also on camera.

I'll ask that person.

Are you okay? Kaede, you look pale.

I'm fine. I still have practice.

Really? You shouldn't push it and just rest today.

It's got nothing to do with you.

What are you saying? I'm worried about you.

I want you to play in the tournament.

That's so annoying.

Stop expecting things from me.

Why are you so irritable?

Watching a flake who never thinks would make anyone irritable.

Huh? All you ever think about is badminton!

It's better than having nothing.

KANTO HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON TOURNAMENT CHIBA PREFECTURE PLAYOFFS

Wow, it's Tatsumi.

-They're cool! -Up front to the right is Kaede Iwasaki.

Wow, she's so cool.

She actually showed up? That's crazy.

She just marches in here. Isn't she embarrassed?

Hey, habitual shoplifter!

Kaede Iwasaki is a shoplifter!

Hey!

What are you saying? Stop spouting nonsense.

But in the girls' bathroom…

Those posters were brutal, right?

What is all this?

IWASAKI IS TRASH

SHOPLIFTER NO MERCY FOR IWASAKI

He did this…

KAEDE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

DELETE

Huh? The teachers aren't here today.

-Kaede! -Usually the principal and chairman come.

Something happened with the fire.

They're all at the school.

I wonder if they caught the culprit.

-Coach Kashiwagi is here. -Where?

Up front in the central block.

Iwasaki!

ROUND ONE TATSUMI GAKUEN VS SEIBUDAI CHIBA

Cover me.

Nice.

Game. First game won by Tatsumi Gakuen. 21-5.

-Is that the truth? -Yes, I set the fire.

Why would you do that?

Mr. Sakuragi scolded me and I got mad.

After my delivery, I snuck into the school.

I'm really sorry.

School rules say we have to report it to the police.

-Yes, we do. -I'll come along.

Finally, the Kimitsunishi match.

Look, the first day of a regional tournament.

Seinan's Kashiwagi and many other big university coaches.

Everyone's watching this game. No, they're watching you.

This game will decide your future.

Especially Iwasaki's Seinan spot. Get it today!

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

ROUND TWO IWASAKI-KIYONO VS YAMANO-UKITA

Get it!

Nail it!

Rie.

Thanks.

Are you okay?

-Kaede! -Ref!

I'm fine.

Hey, Iwasaki!

I just got a cramp.

Go back, please.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

I can play.

Alright, do it!

Yes, sir.

-Iwasaki, are you okay? -I'm okay.

Kaede, I'll take care of it. Defend from there.

Sorry.

Alright!

Ref.

We forfeit the game.

What?!

Tatsumi Gakuen dropped out.

Coach. Let me play.

Idiot. Forfeiting because of injury looks better to Kashiwagi.

I did it for you.

Can you play your singles if you tape it?

Yeah, if I take a painkiller I'll be okay.

I think you should sit it out.

What, you? Outsiders aren't allowed in here.

Sir, Okamoto and Abe are starting.

-Okay, I'll go soon. -Sir.

Ice it as long as you can.

Okay.

Come with me.

Hey, let me go.

No. Come with me.

I won't! This is an important match.

You can't. Forget it.

If it's about the shoplifting, just say that.

There's no proof anymore.

You set the fire.

You wanted to delete the video and set the fire.

Well, Seto is saying he did it.

Seto?

Two people showed up on the security footage from that night.

Seto and you.

Why isn't it here?

Kaede!

Were you practicing this late?

I'm going to look for that video in his tent.

-Don't worry. -No!

You didn't…

Seto heard from Mizuno that you were caught on camera.

He suddenly said he'd confess.

I guess to protect you.

Hey!

Kaede!

-Dad. -Kaede!

Mom.

Did you do something to your right knee?

She didn't do something, she's been doing it.

The meniscus on your right knee is damaged badly.

It's pretty severe.

If you had kept up like this, it would have gotten worse.

Why did you let it get this bad?

We can remove your meniscus with surgery,

but it will make your knee unstable.

In sports like badminton where you need a lot of knee control,

you might not be able to play like you do--

Is there… is there another way?

There's PRP therapy.

It's regenerative medicine, a new technology.

It doesn't result in any scarring,

and prosthetics are not put in the body.

We might be able to return it to how it was.

-Okay… -However…

It's not recommended for students who are still growing.

So we would start therapy after you graduate high school.

You'd also need a year of physiotherapy.

So not for two years…

But just be aware.

This therapy has varied results.

You may not recover well enough to compete again.

There's no guarantee.

Why did you hide it?

Top athletes must care for injuries immediately.

I'm sorry.

Quit the badminton club.

That coach doesn't even notice injuries.

I'll find a personal trainer who knows therapy.

For now, focus on strength training.

Something that doesn't strain your knee.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

Two years. You'd make it in time for the next Olympics.

What? What's funny?

You're a joke, that's what.

You don't care about her feelings, just her athletic career.

Her future is at stake!

We're doing all we can for her!

Is it really for her?

Who are you? So rude!

What does she want to do? Isn't that most important?

She could take this injury as a sign to leave sports.

Preposterous! I don't need an outsider talking to me like this.

-This is my daughter's problem. -Yes, your daughter's problem.

Not yours.

Iwasaki.

What you do is up to you.

That's awfully noisy. Turn off your phone.

It's Kiyono.

Answer it. It could be about the recruiter.

Okay.

Hello, Kaede?

Yeah.

-How was the game? -I won.

But how's your injury?

I tore my meniscus.

I knew it.

Coach, it's her meniscus.

Hey, Kaede.

I talked to Coach Kashiwagi.

He said a torn meniscus means you won't play for a while.

I, uh, I'm sorry.

They asked me to take the spot in your place.

Oh.

I'm really sorry.

At a tough time like this for you.

Yeah. See ya.

What did she say?

Rie got into Seinan University.

-What! -Pathetic.

Getting bested by a less-skilled rival…

-Because you hid an injury like an idiot! -I'm sorry.

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

-Sorry doesn't cut it! Do you understand? -Not here!

We're going home. You need to cool off.

Hey, where are you going?

The police. Seto turned himself in, right?

I'm going to tell them I did it.

He won't be there.

Right about now, he's probably helping out at the restaurant.

School rules say we have to report it to the police.

Yes, we do.

I'll come along.

Wait.

What is it?

Before we go to the police, shouldn't we include his family

and discuss this well?

In Japan, arson is a serious crime.

It can result in a sentence equal to that of a murder.

Murder!

Even in a case like this, where it was small,

the punishment for arson of an inhabited building can be death,

or life imprisonment.

Considering a student's future,

and guiding them is the role of a school.

Even so…

The school can't just cover it up.

It's already been taken care of.

Mr. Sakuragi!

The fire was 100% my fault, without a doubt.

I've already spoken to the police, and they gave me a strong warning.

That's it.

You don't have to cover for me.

-Huh? -You covered for Mr. Sakuragi?

If I were gone,

he'd lose his chance to try out for UTokyo.

He's always been gunning for UTokyo.

What?

Anyway, Chairman…

As long as a student is trying for UTokyo,

we respect that freedom.

And you'll keep the Special Course, right?

So he's okay. Good.

But what about badminton?

I can't just quit that easily.

My mom and dad didn't make it to the Olympics.

It's their dream for me to go.

They've spent their lives supporting me.

I held my first racket when I was two.

Since then, badminton has been my whole life.

I've devoted everything to it.

I'd get recruited to a famous university,

and aim for the Olympics.

I've…

I've only ever thought about that life.

I…

What should I do now?

How will I live my life without badminton?

How indeed.

It's your life. You decide.

It's not that simple.

I've always done what my parents said. I entered a strong school.

-I did what my coach told me… -That's not all true.

You made those choices, didn't you?

You gave your life to badminton.

You hid your injury for that spot.

You shoplifted to cope. Did your parents tell you to do that?

No, right? You decided.

It's your responsibility.

Don't blame others.

Yes, sir.

But your injury, that alone,

wasn't all your fault.

-Huh? -Let's go catch the culprit.

Hey!

-We're you waiting? -You're late.

Sorry, a lot of stuff happened.

-Here. -Iwai?

You put one on too. Here.

-Get on. -Where are we going?

Just trust my driving.

C'mon.

Hey! Drive safely!

Hey. They're in here.

-Thanks. -The cell coverage here is really bad.

So they haven't contacted anyone.

-Also, here. -You've done well.

-I'll buy you some ramen next time. -Nice!

I'm opening it.

It's open! We're saved.

You guys? And Iwasaki too?

You did this?

-What are you thinking?! -I asked them to.

I had something I really needed to ask you two.

What?

Yeah, but it really went well.

Thank you very much.

I want to know, did you run into her on purpose?

Well, I'll leave that to your imagination.

At any rate, that clinched it.

I was really surprised. I can't believe it was that bad.

I told you, her knee was reaching its limit.

That's why I ran her ragged on purpose,

and gave her all that tough practice.

I can really depend on you.

I got recruited thanks to you.

Yeah, so maybe we can meet outside sometimes…

Nope!

N-No, no, you've got it all wrong…

No? What about it?

You want to explain?

Alright, then shall I explain?

You pretended not to see Iwasaki's injury.

In fact, you gave her exercises that stressed her knee.

You made Iwasaki's injury worse.

To ensure that Kiyono got the Seinan University spot.

You only get one place at Seinan.

Iwasaki was practically a shoo-in, but as a spare,

Kiyono's name had come up.

So to you, Kiyono, Iwasaki was in the way.

Those posters put up everywhere, that was you, right?

Huh?

Did you…

What's he going to do?

Hey, is someone there?

Hey!

Once Kiyono got recruited,

I figured you'd expose yourself.

I got Iwai and Kohashi to stand lookout.

And they managed to take this video.

This is bullshit!

You think you can do this and get away with it?

Bullshit?

That's Iwasaki's line!

To steal the Seinan placement,

you crushed a talented athlete's future.

You ignored Iwasaki's injury.

Yet you're an adviser at a strong school like this?

Not only as a teacher,

you're a failure as a human!

I-Iwasaki.

How stupid.

What was the point of all my hard work?

I was fighting alone.

I thought I was hiding my injury.

I wanted that spot, staying late every night.

You even burned my tent.

I don't know where you got that idea.

I got that video and erased it immediately.

These days, you don't know how people will use videos.

I even deleted it from the store's data.

If it gets out, I'm in trouble too.

The problem with shoplifting,

you do it once and you can't escape it.

You thought once wasn't a big deal.

But that one thing,

it'll ruin your life.

Just like badminton,

people who don't follow the rules

lose at life.

Yes, sir.

Well, I shoplifted a lot back in the day, so I shouldn't talk.

Anyway, when did you notice my injury?

When you tripped on the stairs.

Kaede!

You said it was a cramp.

Your torn meniscus caught on your knee, and got locked up, right?

I had the same experience long ago.

-That's why I quit basketball. -Oh.

I bet my life on it, and I suddenly lost it.

I was so frustrated, I went wild with a biker gang for a while.

From that point,

how did you recover?

Study.

When you don't have any money, it's all you can do.

As I frantically worked at it,

I realized it was a shortcut.

Before I knew it, my frustration had disappeared.

That's just what worked for me.

You decide your path.

You're aiming for the national championships.

We can't lose now.

Do it for Iwasaki, who can't play from her injury.

Show them the results of all your practice, okay?

-Coach. -What is it?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Why are you here?

Today I'll be here to support behind the scenes.

Thanks for having me.

Thank you.

Okay, let's get ready. Let's go.

Yes, sir!

Kaede.

What are you doing?

Even if I can't play,

I just want to do what I can.

You're scheming something.

TATSUMI GAKUEN VS GOI HIGH SCHOOL

KIYONO-YAMADA VS HORIE-INAGAKI

What's going on?

Oh, you came! Thanks.

Why isn't Kaede scheduled to play?

She forfeited due to injury.

-Injury? -Iwasaki's injury.

It'll take two years to play like she did before.

Even then, it might not go back to how it was.

-No… -Even so.

She hasn't given up her dreams as an athlete.

She's doing all she can right now.

Pretty amazing.

TATSUMI GAKUEN VS GOI HIGH SCHOOL

KIYONO VS KOTANI FINAL DECIDING MATCH

KOTANI: 20 KIYONO: 17

Game. First game won by

Goi High School, 21-17.

Good game.

You got the Seinan spot and look at you.

Kashiwagi is watching. You're embarrassing me.

You've got to win this. Look sharp out there.

Yes, sir.

-Rie. -Huh?

I'm not mad.

I was the one who hid my injury.

I've been playing since preschool.

You're the best partner I've ever had.

It's true.

Really.

You are strong.

You're strong!

Believe in yourself.

Don't cry! Win!

And anyway.

You.

You can't let it end like this.

It's unacceptable for you to lose.

Go do it for the team!

Yeah!

Game. Match won by Tatsumi Gakuen.

You did it!

We won! We won!

Hip hip, hooray! Hooray!

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Hoist up Kiyono!

Kiyono!

Ready?

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Alright.

Oh, what's this?

I'm forgetting something.

Okay…

I decided.

Decided what?

You want to sue your coach?

We could crush him legally.

Oh, I won't do that.

Without that coach, the team would fall apart.

Even if he's like that, he's an excellent coach.

But after I recover, I won't hold back.

You're a softie.

-Sir. -Hm?

I…

I want to get into UTokyo.

I want to study sports medicine at UTokyo.

I'll recover, and go to the Olympics.

After I retire as an athlete,

I'll support young athletes with sports medicine.

That's…

That's my new life plan.

Stop talking nonsense!

With a mixed motivation like that, you'll never get into UTokyo.

Right…

But I'll tell you this.

Compared to becoming an Olympic athlete,

it's much easier to get into UTokyo.

I don't play to lose.

Bring it on.

Even so.

I have to do something first.

-Hey, Seto. -Hey.

You guys.

When did you become his minions?

He might actually be a good dude, right?

Why don't you knock it off?

Kaede's thing got worked out too.

-I'm home. -Oh, hey.

Did you quit the club?

Yeah.

I got you an interview with a private coach next week.

So you…

-What's this? -Ah.

Study materials?

Well, I just thought I'd study a little.

Do you have time to take it easy like that?

Studying is for people with no talent.

You don't have to spend time on a common thing like that.

Practice is more important.

Got it?

Yes, sir.

I'm impressed you found me.

I asked an acquaintance teaching at UTokyo.

I got them to see if your name was on the rolls.

You managed to get into UTokyo after all.

Yes, it took two years after that.

I see.

Congratulations.

I don't want what happened to ever happen again.

I said I'd never do educational consulting again.

That's what I thought.

However.

I'm starting to think,

I want to go back to Toranomon.

I want to work for a noble cause one more time.

I want your blessing.

What are you saying, sir?

Don't worry about me.

Go on and do it.

I always wanted to apologize to you.

I was out of my mind.

It's not something you can just apologize for, I know.

I'm really…

sorry.

That's what I told him.

It's so convenient.

Mr. Sakuragi being back in business makes our job easier.

So he's finally gotten motivated.

I'm sure he found a student.

Tatsumi Gakuen.

Things are getting interesting.

Yes.

I will crush them.

No matter what.

Everything has meaning.

Why is it written that way?

See it from every angle to get the substance.

You really think you'll pass? At that level?

Shut up!

Shall we have a contest?

Let's do it.

Become a YouTuber.

You two do Twitter.

-Are you studying? -It's nothing.

We might really win!

There are advantages to being idiots.

Sir, do you know something?

When you four pass, this tree will be in full bloom.

A Dragon Zakura?

There's a chance we could win?

There are ways.

Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka