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It's hot!

Huh? Huh? Why?

What! A flat tire.

Not when it's so hot out.

Whoa, it's heavier than I thought.

-Let's go! -Magical universe!

You say universe, I say Milky Way.

You say Milky Way, I say celestial.

You say celestial, I say Earth.

-Good morning, Kosugi. -Good morning.

Wow, look at that textbook.

Won't you join the Special--

I have to go.

-Good morning. -Morning!

Ma'am, we didn't understand something, so we were discussing it.

I don't get this part about "mean" from yesterday.

-Oh this. -Is it "mean" like "meaning"…

You want to join!

That's ridiculous.

-Of course I don't. -You seem very interested.

I just came to see what the dummies were up to.

That's called being interested.

Hey, Fujii, that bet we had.

Joining the camp if you lost. You remember you promised to come.

You are welcome anytime to join the course.

But carry your chair and desk here yourself.

Study camp?

The Special Course will have a three-day study camp.

I came to get your permission for them.

They can do what they want.

Also, it seems that the UTokyo Special Course

may be close to welcoming Fujii and Kosugi.

We can't allow that!

If that's what they want to do, we can watch quietly.

But if they join, they'll definitely get into UTokyo.

The chances of you having to quit will get higher.

About that. The former chairman said he wants me to be chairman.

All I can think about now is rebuilding the school.

And honestly, becoming the chairman is…

I know you're happy, don't try to hide it.

Huh?

Pardon me.

He's such a nasty man! Despite being vice principal.

Okuda, did you find out who the former chairman was talking to?

He seems to be in the real estate business.

-Perhaps home renovations? -You know it's about selling the school.

What?! Was he still looking into that?

So that's it.

He was using the vice principal to get me to step down.

So he could sell the school.

-"Run, Melos"? -We read this in junior high.

It's about a guy who runs for his friend, right?

What are we supposed to do?

You have 10 minutes to sum it up in 100 words.

-100 words in 10 minutes? -Sum it up? How?

Oh yeah, Mizuno. You too.

Uh, me?

Okay, we're starting.

Ready, start!

"Melos was enraged." What a first line.

Was Melos angry because the king kept killing people?

Melos had a little sister who was about to be married.

He wanted to go to the wedding

so his friend Selinuntius became a hostage.

He ran until he was exhausted. That's cool.

Melos made it on time! Good.

Okay, stop! Hey.

Give it. Sheesh.

Huh?

Stop!

Hey, c'mon!

-Stop! -Ugh, damn it.

These are terrible.

Kenta, you wrote "Melon" instead of "Melos."

Oh, huh?

-Kenta… -Keep laughing, Amano.

Yours is completely off-target.

Huh?

Hayase, I'm not asking for your opinion.

Summarize the story in 100 words.

And Seto.

Your handwriting is so bad, I can't read it.

Mizuno.

Excellent as always.

Of the students, Iwazaki did the best.

Nice! But to summarize,

I didn't know what to write or leave out.

Do you know why?

Why?

It's because you have poor reading comprehension.

You keep using words that I don't know!

Reading comprehension is about what the writer wants to say.

That is to say, the ability to summarize concisely.

Your reading comprehension is definitely lacking.

I can tell you've never touched a book in your life.

I've read a lot of illustrated reference books.

Sorry, your writing was so bad I didn't feel like reading it.

Oh, is that all? Hey!

Reading comprehension is linked to how much you read as a child.

Reading with a parent or on your own. Looking up information.

Those with those habits as children have reading comprehension.

As children? Isn't it too late now?

Yeah, there's less than a year until the exam.

It's not too late. There's a training method you can use.

Oh! Tell us sooner!

What sort of training?

Tomorrow at 6 a.m., be in uniform at the Dragon Zakura with overnight gear.

Tomorrow?!

Tell us sooner!

Not a study camp from hell?

-Exactly right. -Whoa.

-Hey, hey! -Huh?

-No, uh… -I invited a special instructor.

-Again? -The Spartan instructor?

This one is even scarier.

Seriously?

You're kidding.

We're finally starting the study camp.

I've already made a three-day curriculum so we can start anytime.

-Oh, have you? -Yes.

Kosugi, our study camp starts tomorrow. You come too.

Sir, Kosugi won't be able to.

-I'll think about it. -Okay.

Huh?

That means there's a possibility, right?

Yeah.

STUDY CAMP DAY 1

Whew! I'm sleepy!

This is too early.

Huh? Amano.

-I'm no good at early mornings. -Hey.

Whoa! Hey!

-I like mornings. -Are you a rooster?

A study camp! This is real test prep now, how exciting!

-Don't quit like always. -That's definitely not happening.

Kosugi.

I'm here to help Kenta.

Looking forward to it!

Yeah…

Hey guys, welcome.

Racewalk 20 times around the Dragon Zakura.

Get your brain in gear, then come up.

Iwazaki, you can walk.

-Huh? -I'm sleepy…

Kenta, too fast.

Yeah!

No slacking!

I said racewalking!

-Oh man. -Walk properly!

Twenty laps first thing in the morning is too much.

-Seto, you cheated. -Did not!

-You did. -Did not!

But Amano was slow too.

I'm just naturally slow!

-Why are you here? -Fair's fair.

-I promised, so I came. -Huh?

-I can't believe you came. -Did you hit your head?

-Huh? -Do you want to join the course?

Of course I don't.

I can't believe this.

What a racket. So what if Fujii came? Good for him.

-You were there? -Stop staring.

Put away your bags and sit down.

No matter the time you have, it's not enough.

Learn from them.

Sheesh.

Good morning.

Finally the study camp. Mizuno, I'm counting on you.

Mr. Takahara. Thank you.

You got permission from the chairman.

It's all I could do to help everyone.

-Do your best! -Yes, sir.

Mr. Sakuragi. Thanks in advance.

-Bye. -Alright, we're starting.

Your schedule for today is…

This.

FREEDOM

Today, you are free.

-Free? -Huh?

What are you saying? Follow the schedule!

Use your time freely. Do whatever you want.

If it's free study, what's the point?

I came all the way here. That's not cool.

Are you leaving?

I'm pretty sure you lost the bet…

There! Okay, get to it.

-Hey, wait! -Hang on, sir!

Huh?

For now, study!

-Isn't that irresponsible? -Seriously!

Independent study?

Alright!

Sir, what do you mean they're free to do whatever all day?

I assembled a tight three-day menu!

-Menu? -A 16-hour study schedule, like we did.

To give them the endurance to study.

-What era are you living in? -Huh?!

Your success story makes this harder.

Old-fashioned education methods become garbage over time.

-Garbage? -Coercion and obedience are over.

-Huh? -Those guys have modern values.

First, we have to recognize that. Then trust them.

The role of the adult is those two things.

But what about the special literature instructor?

Didn't you say you invited him?

Sheesh.

It's no good. I can't focus!

Hey, Kosugi. How can I focus for hours on end and study like you?

I wanna know too!

I want to know why you guys can't do it.

Right…

-Where are you going? -To the bathroom.

Hang on!

I'm going to learn words outside.

Me too!

Huh? Hang on!

Seriously!

Recognize their values and trust them? But I am worried.

Huh? Where is everyone else?

They left.

-I guess they ran away. -No!

Vocabulary.

What's that?

Ah, damn it!

Seto.

I wanted to stretch a bit.

I can't do this. Studying and stuff.

I thought I'd catch up, but I can't.

Hey, about studying.

Those who can, and those who can't.

What's different?

"I am a good fisherman."

Amano! Amano!

Were you sleeping?

No, I was watching Study Sapuri, and I just, uh…

It was just a second. I swear.

I just did a lap around the school.

Do you want to go back?

Yeah.

Kosugi's textbooks are so worn out.

How many times could she have read them?

Those guys are amazing.

I don't want to lose to them.

Me neither.

Me neither.

Where did they all go?

-You guys get ready. -Okay!

Mr. Sakuragi, what are you doing?!

-Oof! -Okay!

-Sir, do we carry all this? -Yeah, thanks.

-Okay! Got it! -Hey! Hello!

Hey, Mizuno. What are you doing?

Oh yeah. It's terrible! Everyone left.

They're in the classroom.

Huh?

Why?

That means they're not as dumb as you think.

Huh?

The UTokyo exam isn't easy.

They have to win out over thousands of brilliant students.

If your competitive spirit doesn't burn bright, you won't win.

They may have realized this.

Is that why you invited Fujii and Kosugi to the study camp?

What do you think?

Let's eat!

Alright!

Yum! Pork curry.

-Delicious! -Pork is highly nutritious.

It's full of vitamin B1 which helps relieve fatigue.

Perfect for a body tired from studying.

This omelet has spinach in it.

Eggs and spinach are full of the essential acids needed for brain transmitters.

This egg dish is like a superfood for students.

Yummy!

Fujii, you're eating bread? Eat with everyone!

-Eat up! -Our curry is good!

Here, little Fujii. Eat up.

Food is important to build your brain and body.

People who get into UTokyo value every meal.

-Yes, sir! -You guys can stop now. Thank you.

Oh yeah, sir. Here.

-Here. -What's this?

"Iwai Shop"? This is an invoice!

Ms. Mizuno. Thanks for the dinner.

Can I have seconds?

-Of course! Eat up and get strong. -Yes ma'am.

Huh? Kosugi! Wow!

Me too.

I'm full, and now I'm sleepy.

I planned on studying, but I don't think I can.

Because you eat fast until you're full, like idiots.

-Huh? -Trying to maximize your study time.

It's a typical exam prep mistake.

Kosugi, what happens when people eat too fast?

Their blood sugar rises quickly?

That's right. When blood sugar rises quickly,

insulin is secreted to transform the sugar into energy.

That's why you feel sleepy or fatigued after a meal.

Who said to eat a lot and get strong?

-Oh, sorry. -Don't eat fast.

Don't eat until you're full.

To prevent spikes in blood sugar,

eat with brain energy efficiency in mind.

Then you can focus and secure longer study hours.

Tell us sooner!

Making the mistake helps you remember.

Alright, that's all for today.

Tomorrow at 6 a.m., meet in front of the Dragon Zakura

in uniform.

Six a.m. again? Isn't that too early?

-Yay! -You're amazing.

The school is scary at night.

Ah, feels good!

Kosugi, you're studying at this hour?

I wouldn't call this studying.

I'm just reading it because I like it.

Wow…

I wonder what it's like at UTokyo?

Well, I don't really know.

But if we all go together, doesn't it seem fun?

Hey, you actually want to go to UTokyo, don't you?

Good night.

Oh, sure…

STUDY CAMP DAY 2

Get up!

Okay, get up!

Get up! Hey!

So loud! I was having a good dream!

Girls too, get up!

Hey! Hey!

-I'm so sleepy. -Morning calisthenics at 6 a.m.?

With morning calisthenics, you can limber up every part of your body.

It's an excellent exercise.

And the benefits double if you do it in the morning.

-Learn from Mizuno! -Yes, sir!

Why me…

…three times, hands on hips, bend backwards…

Ow, ow!

Ma'am, you're so stiff!

People get stiff as they age, I heard.

Enough from you.

If we're going to exercise first thing, why wear our uniforms?

Yeah, gym clothes are easier to move in.

Are you wearing gym clothes to your UTokyo exams?

Of course not.

This is all to make you aware of the actual exam.

-Huh? -Waking up at six, the same as exam day.

Eat the same food and study during exam hours.

Go to bed at the same time as before exam day.

If you always live as you would on exam day,

exam day stops being a special day.

Ah, I see.

Clothing is another important way to calm yourself.

To give 100 percent on your exam,

you want the same clothes, the same routine, the same energy.

This is an important way to produce results on the day.

-Whoa. -Right, Fujii?

Exam day…

-When I think about it, it's scary. -Right?

Then move your body!

If you don't, you'll have lost before you enter the exam building!

-Okay! -Yeah!

Shoulders! Up! Shoulders! Down!

Strongly and swiftly, bend and stretch your arms.

Today I invited a special instructor.

A literature specialist.

Mr. Osamu Dazaifu.

Osamu Dazaifu?

Sir, please enter.

Huh?

Mizuno.

Mr. Dazaifu?

Teaching literature to prepare for the UTokyo exam?

That's heavy on my heart.

It's too much to bear…

Huh?

I want to go home.

Is this guy alright?

But if Mr. Sakuragi invited him…

Nobody knows sentence structure.

This is trouble.

Ah, this is trouble.

Literature is a science!

All of a sudden?

And creation is architecture!

A creative piece made by ignoring architecture is shit!

He suddenly changed.

And a superior sentence

is one made with architectural principles!

What just happened?

Dazaifu gets passionate when he sees poor students.

But he cools off fast.

I'm very sorry. I've calmed down.

Go ahead, sir.

Listen, everyone. Sentences.

They all have one thing to say.

In order to convey that one thing,

the author tries many methods, many tools.

Paraphrasing according to architectural principles.

Many methods, many tools?

Yes. Reading comprehension, or summarizing,

is not just reading sentences.

It's about structuring it in your head.

Equivalence, contrast, cause and effect.

You can structure an editorial with these three patterns.

Equivalence is the various ways

a sentence can be reworded.

-"Equivalence"? -It sounds complicated.

-How could I know what that is? -Right.

Okay, please read these two sentences.

You can read A.

"I thought it would rain, but it was sunny."

"I thought I'd get scolded,

but I wasn't."

You can read the B sentence.

"That is to say, several unexpected lucky things happened."

These two sentences are paraphrasing the same idea

in a new sentence. Do you understand that?

You.

The expressions are different, but they're both about

how something unexpected happened.

That's right. Taking it further,

A is concrete,

and B is an abstract expression.

Augh. I don't get it!

We can draw A.

Huh?

Oh, I see!

Oh, so in A, it says "rain" and "sunny."

I could draw it, so it's concrete.

-True, you couldn't draw B. -Wow!

It looks like you are starting to get it.

A equals B. A and B

are connected with "that is to say."

That's the basic structure of equivalence.

I see.

Next is contrast. To make your point clear,

indicate the opposite and compare them.

Sentences with "however" or "but."

That's right.

Last is cause and effect.

Could you read this for me?

"I forgot my homework, that's why I was scolded."

This is

a sentence with the cause, then effect.

"I was scolded because I forgot my homework."

This is

a sentence with the effect, then cause.

I see! Cause and effect.

I feel like I get it!

Good.

UTokyo exam questions use equivalence, comparison, and cause and effect.

They are made with these structures in mind.

And of the three, which do you think is most important?

Kosugi.

Equivalence?

That's right. Equivalence.

That is to say, paraphrasing.

This is not limited to literature.

English, math, literature, science, and social studies.

You need the ability to paraphrase.

-All subjects? -Mizuno.

For example, math is a subject where we expand a given formula

and change given phrases into numbers

with equivalence relations.

If you only remember formulas

and you can't paraphrase the values, you can't find the answers.

In science and social studies, the information is paraphrased

from your textbook to match the form of the question.

Of course, in literature and English,

with the power of paraphrasing, you can understand the other.

Like when you translate to English.

Got it, everyone?

All subjects require the ability to paraphrase.

That is to say, for example, in short,

so to speak, namely, in other words.

What is it saying? If you keep asking, you'll find the answer.

-That is to say. -For example.

-In short. -So to speak.

-Namely. -In other words.

Alright? Problems posed by UTokyo

are mostly "Paraphrase this sentence."

That is to say, if you have reading comprehension,

you can improve your level significantly in all subjects.

The key to passing the UTokyo exam

is reading comprehension.

Yes, sir!

A trick we can use for all subjects? What a deal!

Literature has never made so much sense.

-Even Fujii was taking notes. -Huh?

Shut up.

-Fujii, you were taking notes? -Don't look!

-Show me! -I'll catch the dumb.

I wish you would try for UTokyo with us.

Not just the study camp.

MOM NEW MESSAGE

What?

- Huh? Does "track" end in "c" or "k"? -It's "k." Nao, you lose.

-What! -Yay! I can take this off.

-Ready? -Idiot!

Idiot!

The UTokyo Special Course is acting weird again.

Aren't you embarrassed?

Do we need to walk while we do this?

Moving your body helps to remember things.

Ready?

Kosugi is next. What's wrong?

Nothing. Uh, was it "k"?

Um…

Dad?

I'm head of the UTokyo Study Course. Kenji Sakuragi.

What is this about?

Forcing her to go to university.

Is there a problem?

My daughter's future is family business.

You don't get to decide.

Of course. Mari herself gets to decide.

Mari doesn't want to go to university.

Right? Mari.

How about it? Mari.

Well? Speak!

Please calm down.

What are you quiet for?

You don't want to go to university, do you?

Well? Mari.

I won't… go to university.

There you have it.

You forced her to say that.

I'm her father. I know Mari best.

Who do you think you are? Acting high and mighty.

I don't care if you're lawyers,

you're just using my daughter for your reputation.

That's not true.

Mari has the skills to get into UTokyo.

-That's why… -Skills?

She's a girl. What skills?

Gender doesn't have anything to do with it.

Women always get so hysterical like that.

Anyway, no daughter of mine is going to university.

-I'll withdraw her from school. -Withdraw?

I'll withdraw her tomorrow.

Good day.

We're going.

Hey, Mari!

Stand up!

-Hey! -Stop!

Mari!

Kenta…

We're going.

Sir! How can you let Mari go?

Who does he think he is? Not even asking her opinion.

Even though she's so smart…

But I think I understand.

Not being able to go against her dad.

Entering UTokyo doesn't need parental permission!

Yeah, like Fujii said.

If she just takes the test, she can get in.

She just needs to make up her mind.

Mari will go to UTokyo.

Yeah. She really does want to go.

Or she wouldn't have come.

But her dad…

Can't we do something?

Everyone…

I'll see you tomorrow at 6 a.m.

Gather by the Dragon Zakura.

Wait!

Study.

I go away on business and this is what you do?

Shoko.

What were you doing?

Poor excuse for a mother.

Dad, it's my fault. Just let me graduate.

I said no.

You're withdrawing.

I'm doing this for your own good.

As if…

What did you just say?

Mari.

Hey, Mari. Stop!

Mari!

Mari!

Mari!

What could possibly bring you here?

I come on bended knee.

To ask you a favor.

STUDY CAMP LAST DAY

Today you're doing this.

"Run, Melos." We already did this.

But this time there are keywords.

There are two ways to order the words.

Method one, in chronological order.

Arrange them in the order things happened.

Hayase, come up here and try it.

Yes sir.

MELOS, EVIL KING, BELIEVE, FRIEND, HOSTAGE, GIVE UP, PROMISE, COMRADE

-Like this? -Looks good.

Now, the second method.

The subject predicate method.

Make sentences saying concretely who did what.

-Fujii. -Who, me?

"Melos" made his "friend" a "hostage"

He didn't "give up" on the "promise" and came back.

The "evil king" couldn't "believe" it.

He changed his mind and became a "comrade."

Correct.

Make a sample answer using those examples.

Model answer: Melos is about to be executed

and appeals to the evil king. He gains a three-day grace period

by taking his friend Selinuntius hostage. Despite the hardships,

he does not give up and returns as promised. The king sees their bond

and is moved by their steadfast belief and becomes their comrade.

I summarized it more clearly.

So this is a summary.

A summary is what the author wants to say.

Reading comprehension is the ability to read what the author wants to say.

It makes sense when you put it that way.

"Believe in your friend and wait."

That's what the author of "Run, Melos" wanted to say.

-It's so real! -Yeah!

I don't know why, but it's so real!

Mari!

Okay, today I have something

special I want you to do for me.

Pardon me!

Mr. Sakuragi.

Yes?

Hurry up with the withdrawal procedures.

Um, about that…

Pardon me.

Mr. Kosugi. Before the procedures, could we sit down and talk--

There's no need. I've already decided.

Kosugi, is that…

You'll withdraw her, then what?

Of course I'll find her a job immediately.

And as soon as possible,

have her marry a good man.

That's true happiness for a woman.

Happiness for a woman?

-Mizuno, what do you think? -Uh…

I don't really understand.

-What? -Here's what Mizuno's saying.

You don't understand a woman's happiness.

What? So conceited!

Stop treating people like they're idiots!

I don't care if you graduated from UTokyo!

Do you think you're a god?

I didn't go to UTokyo. The UTokyo grad is

Mizuno alone.

Huh?

Well then. See? Mari.

Highly educated women

are cocky and conceited like her.

They turn into scum that looks down on you like that!

That's why women don't need higher education.

Something funny?

You say they don't need higher education.

But the one who's obsessed with education is you.

Huh?

Are you obsessed with higher education because you went through a bad experience?

Then why don't you give your daughter that same chance?

I told you. Mari doesn't need it.

-Because she's a woman. -Is that why?

You're wrong.

You just don't want your daughter to be in a dominant position over you!

No! Don't talk like you know!

I will talk like I know.

Women don't need higher education?

Anachronistic guys like you

cling to old ways to protect your own pride

and don't look at the world!

You're free to have a complex. Do what you like.

But just to protect your pathetic pride,

you're robbing your daughter of freedom, and trying to force her down!

That sort of parent is really trash!

Shut up! Enough of all this.

I can't believe you'd speak to a parent that way!

And I can't believe you're standing silently by.

My precious daughter going to this school

makes me sick just thinking about it!

Hey! We're going! C'mon.

You harm your daughter.

Can you really say she's your "precious daughter"?

It doesn't matter the reason.

There is no reason to commit violence against your family.

Please, just don't sue us!

As a school, we have a responsibility to protect our students.

We can't overlook violence.

We must take appropriate action!

No…

Or so I thought, and intended to act, but…

Huh?

MS. MIZUNO

Please, don't do that!

But…

My father got to be this way

ten years ago when my grandpa died.

The company folded. He went through a lot.

He never used to be the violent type.

One day, I saw him crying alone.

He seemed so pained.

So I don't mind waiting.

Even though he's like this,

he's the only dad I've got.

So please don't call the police on him.

Please.

Please!

No matter how stupid or trashy the parent, children trust them

and they have to live with them.

No matter how weak and naive you are,

she remembers when you were her kind father.

No matter how you hurt her,

she keeps believing you'll go back to your old self.

That's your daughter.

How long will you keep betraying her?!

Sir, stop!

A father is the pillar of the family.

He wants his family to be happy.

He is a big, strong support pillar!

With that worm-eaten, moldy pillar,

how can you support your family?

Is that what you really want?

Shut up! Shut up!

She understands perfectly.

You want to be a good father. You want her to be happy.

But you couldn't do that.

Your irritation! Your suffering!

Let her be free.

She, Kosugi, has…

She has always trusted you.

Mari…

Sir, sir! We did it!

Kenta! No, not now!

Sorry to disrupt…

-Let's go, let's go. -Did you finish?

Okay, read them here.

Now? I don't think so.

In this atmosphere?

You're not confident enough?

That's not it. This is my best work!

Listen! Mari.

It's not my problem if things go south.

Bring it on.

"Mari Kosugi should go to UTokyo."

"Because she has an amazing ability to focus."

"For example, people who can focus

can improve the quality of their studying and of their work."

"That is to say, people who can focus on study and work

are more likely to absorb a lot of knowledge."

"Also, UTokyo is a nexus of knowledge that is useful for society

where people can absorb this knowledge intensively."

"UTokyo is a place where people who can focus

learn to be active in society."

"That is to say, Mari Kosugi

should enter UTokyo, and expand her activities."

Kosugi, how were their summaries?

Say it in front of your father.

I don't know if their sentences were good or not,

but their feelings properly reached me.

Mari, will you go to UTokyo?

I…

I want to try with all of you!

I want to go to UTokyo with everyone.

Dad…

I'm sorry…

I'm sorry.

Please take care of our daughter.

-Yes! -No way, yay!

-You can go to UTokyo with us? -Yeah!

-Alright! Kenta! -Hooray! Hooray!

-That's great, Kosugi! -Kosugi, hooray!

-Let's go for it! -Yeah, do it!

Hooray!

Whew. Great!

It seems her parents are moving toward divorce as expected.

I found a place for the two of them to live.

Thank you for everything.

Don't misunderstand. This isn't for you.

I lent you my help to protect my student.

Yes, ma'am.

Living under the pressure of a father…

I can understand that.

Where is everyone?

They're cleaning up the cafeteria kitchen.

Oh.

You have a tough home life too, hey.

Huh?

It's like… complicated?

My two older brothers are super successful.

Only I messed up my high school entrance exam and was humiliated.

I didn't know that.

I guess everyone has something going on.

Nobody has an easy life, do they?

Ah, yeah.

Man, I'm so tired.

We're done.

-What were those compositions? -Huh?

We've got to re-do the study camp.

Bring it on!

But I think I got stronger over these three days.

That's a misunderstanding.

-Sure, sure. -However.

You've got to have more and more misunderstandings.

Yes, sir.

Idiots get overconfident too easily.

-Hm? -What?

Fujii. I'm really glad you came to the study camp.

You stirred up everyone's desire to study.

-I didn't do… -Thanks for everything.

Sorry to take up all your valuable time.

-You can go now. -Huh?

Fujii. Thanks a lot.

Bye, Fujii. If I think about you working hard, I'll work hard too.

-Bye-bye. -No, hang on!

Do you need something?

You sure are a pain!

Can't you be honest with yourself?

What the hell?

I bet you could get into UTokyo.

You're already smart.

You stayed behind, studying until late.

And that made me want to stay.

What'll you do, Fujii?

You haven't failed the real exam yet.

The real battle starts now.

You want to show your brothers and father, right?

If you join the Special Course, I'll get you into UTokyo.

We start with your personality.

I want to get in.

Huh? I can't hear you.

I want to join the UTokyo Special Course!

What should we do, Kenta?

What?

Fujii, let's study together.

I'm sorry about before.

Sakuragi.

Do you think you can get five kids into UTokyo?

We'll have to see.

I'm counting on you.

To rebuild the school.

You'll take the next UTokyo practice exam.

Wow, that sounds big.

Isn't it still too much for you guys?

You need to keep working on your personality.

-It's true. -Listen, everyone.

If you're not expected to pass this UTokyo practice exam,

you'll be made to quit the course.

-Huh? -What?

No!

At this rate, we'll get kicked out!

This is bad! I know it!

There will only be three of us left.

To pass, you need a strong heart.

-It's time for you-know-who. -Who?

You don't plan on telling Mr. Sakuragi?

I have to quit the Special Course, right?

Wasn't making them quit based on results too strict?

That's exactly when Hayase will give up.

They must respect themselves.

If they can do that, they can regain their innate strength.

Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka