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115 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS

Mamemameshi from ancient literature.

What do you think it means?

-You. -Huh?

Mamemameshi, right? Uh, um…

Totally clueless as usual.

-Alright, you. -Serious or sincere.

That's right. Listen, everyone.

Write ancient literature in kanji!

Huh?

Is that how you write mamemameshi?

It is easier to understand in kanji.

Yes. Ancient words are hard to understand in hiragana.

But if you write them in kanji, they're remarkably easy.

They're not lost in the past.

They're still used today. Think of it that way and it's easier.

Toshi means "fast."

Shirushi means "to be clear."

Yoshinashi means "no reason."

Wow, that does make sense.

Ancient literature is still Japanese.

Do not fear it.

The difference between understanding and not understanding math

is whether you can prove it or not.

In the UTokyo entrance exam, you may be asked to prove the formula.

But your math is like a bucket full of holes.

What? You mean useless?

What happens if you put water in a bucket full of holes?

-It all leaks out, of course. -Yeah!

Math is a cumulative subject.

Basic arithmetic. Pythagorean theorem. Quadratic function.

Learn to prove junior high level formulas.

Then you'll be able to prove high school level formulas.

You've no time to sit and stare.

-Get it together! -Yes, sir!

-Rote memorization? -Yes!

For example,

Memorize phrases like this.

You know what it means, right? Amano.

"This will expand my perspective."

This can be used in any free English essay.

-It's a magic phrase. -Magic?

For example, if you're asked, "What do you think of studying abroad?"

You can say, "Going overseas will develop my point of view," right?

If you're asked about the pros and cons of pets.

"Interacting with animals

will develop my point of view." You can use this.

-Ah, I see. -Here's more.

"If this situation continues…"

"This makes it possible for A to do something."

Yes, memorize these phrases in full.

-Yes, ma'am. -Entrance exams don't need individuality.

If there is a formula, you should use it.

If you use the reading comprehension skills you've built, it'll be simple.

Okay, now everyone.

Use "This enables A to…"

and write a sentence meaning, "Time will solve their problems."

Write a sentence like that.

There are 115 days until the Common Test.

How's the Special Course?

Everything is going fine. Don't worry.

Everyone has acquired basic academic skills.

It will get even better from here.

Yeah? That's good.

I know it means I'm out of a job.

Why did I enter such a contract?

Chairman…

I feel sorry for your office too.

If everyone gets into UTokyo, the school will be gone.

The Mizuno Law Office contract will fall through.

My practice was just starting to get going.

But I've thought about it.

A high school is a place where, when the students grow up,

they can come back to that place.

For me, it's Ryuzan High School.

When I'm facing challenges,

my memories of my hard work there support me.

If that place ceased to exist…

Yes, I'm sure not having a place to go back to is sad.

I feel bad for the students who joined because of my philosophy on education.

All those first and second-year students.

I don't want to put them in this position because of adult issues.

Can't we do something?

Now that you mention it.

Actually, I noticed something.

-What? -May I?

If five or more students get into UTokyo, you've got to step down.

And Mr. Takahara will join the board. That's the contract?

Yes, that's it.

I think the selection of the chairman will come up at the next meeting.

There, Principal Okuda or Mr. Takahara could volunteer for the position.

-Me? -Um…

In order to sell the school, the chairman must approve.

So if one of you becomes chairman,

we can protect the land and the school.

I see.

According to the school's articles of endowment,

the chairman is selected by the board's majority vote.

There are five board members.

So if Mr. Okuda and Mr. Takahara oppose, we just need one more vote.

And one of them can become the chairman.

A pro-sale person can't become the chairman.

Someone other than myself and the principal.

Who can we pull over to our side?

I see. The former chairman and his external advisor

are in favor of selling. We must target the former principal.

Then it's okay.

Unlike Okuda, he never betrayed me.

Is it that simple?

We need to very carefully involve the former principal.

Leave that to me.

I will convince the former principal.

-You're so dependable! -Yes, sir.

-Principal, I'm counting on you. -Yes!

I'm sorry!

Who was here yesterday talking big?

I was too late.

Mr. Komatsugawa was already on the former chairman's side.

He must've paid him off. He's so dirty.

Of the five members, three will side with the former chairman.

They are sure to choose someone in favor of the sale for chairman.

You seem disappointed for another reason.

Huh? No.. but I'm sure there must be another way.

I'll see if I can find another solution.

Don't get it twisted. Your job is to get those kids into UTokyo.

Of course it is.

But if they work hard and pass,

their alma mater will close. That's so sad.

My memories of Ryuzan will stay with me forever.

That time I tore up my answer sheet

and you retrieved it. That's why I'm here now.

It's not a simple thing to abandon your school.

It's unacceptable for it to disappear just so adults can make money.

Our trainees Kohashi and Iwai will be here next year, working hard.

We can't interfere with their learning.

I want to try my very best.

I'll stake my life.

Ms. Tamura, where are the documents relating to the articles of endowment?

-Articles of endowment? -Can I see them?

Over here.

Everything in these shelves.

Thank you very much.

Huh? What's this?

The Common Test for University Admissions. In other words,

the first UTokyo entrance exam form.

-Oh. -This is it.

-I can feel my back straighten. -My hands are shaking.

Everyone has theirs?

Okay, check that the university and department names are correct.

A year ago, could any of you have imagined this day?

I know for a fact that you've all exceeded your own expectations.

That's who you are now.

This application form will decide your future.

It will be your passport.

Write with all your heart, with sincerity and care.

-Especially Seto. -I know!

Carefully, right?

After you've filled it out, check for mistakes.

Check it three times.

Three times?

Kenta. I'll check with you.

Okay.

Next, have your parents…

Oh, Seto, you can ask your sister.

-Okay. -Have someone else check it.

Then make a copy and keep it with you.

-Got it? -Yes, sir.

Fujii, got it?

Of course I do.

Ms. Mizuno, I'm going home.

Good night.

Sho and Kyo were awarded for a thesis again?

-Yes, they were. -I'm so proud of my sons.

Compared to them, Ryo is…

It seems he's trying for UTokyo,

I know he'll never make it.

We had such high hopes for high school,

and he caught a cold.

He cracks under pressure. It's pathetic.

Listen, everyone. Until test day,

ignore all extra opinions and information.

Shut out the noise of the world.

In two weeks, there's a practice exam.

The last one.

You'll take it as if it's the real thing.

-The last one. -I'm getting nervous.

How do we act like it's the real thing?

Right. I'm going to tell you.

Five Rules to Prep for the Common Test.

Yeah! Here we go.

Finally, the Five Rules!

Number one.

Until the end of the second day, don't think about subjects you've finished.

But I'll wonder if I've gotten the questions right.

What will you do if you realize a mistake during a different test?

I think I might freak out.

Right? You're not the only one.

Listen. If even a single mistake

starts to bother you, it will make you feel uneasy.

If it's your last chance, the effect is worse.

I see.

During breaks,

listen to music with earphones.

Shut out the voices around you.

After the first day is over, all the subjects of that day

should be wiped from your mind.

Wipe them from my mind.

Number two. Don't get bogged down by difficult questions.

The Common Test always has one really difficult question.

-Is that true? -But don't worry.

A question that's difficult for you is going to be difficult for everyone.

The average mark for that subject will be lower.

The faster you can change gears, the better your chances.

But if you can solve it, you could get ahead of others.

That is true. But the Common Test has a lot of questions.

If you spend time thinking, you might find the answer

but you don't have time for that.

Prioritize questions where you are sure to get the points.

Do what you know first.

Number three. Go home alone after day one.

You mean we can't meet anyone?

Aw, that's lonely!

You guys really are close.

Listen.

Just seeing a friend, even if they don't ask how it went,

you'll be able to tell how the other did.

Little things like that will make you feel uneasy.

-Nao is like an open book after all. -Hey.

Don't contact each other.

No messaging, no phone calls.

-Yes, sir. -And number four.

Always write the answer on your question sheet.

It's a multiple-choice test, so just circle the numbers.

After the day is done, you can check your answers.

We've already been doing that for the practice exams.

Right? But for the real thing, you have the secondary exam.

The UTokyo entrance exam application form depends on this.

What do you mean?

Based on your Common Test results,

you submit your UTokyo secondary exam application.

Based on your score, to avoid the cutoff,

you might need to change your stream.

But the Common Test results arrive

after the secondary exam application is due.

So you'll use your self-graded score

and look at the cutoff points to decide how to submit your application.

That's why you mark down your answers.

How do you know the cutoff point?

You can check the UTokyo website.

Website?

Every year, UTokyo uploads the number of applicants to their website.

And it gets updated every day.

Examinees wait until the last minute to submit,

looking at the numbers and deciding what the cutoff might be.

Consider ratio versus capacity

and you can determine where the cutoff point will be.

Examinees can look at which stream has more and submit their forms.

Wow, I didn't know that.

You can find out how many rivals you have?

On the other hand,

you can shoot for the place with the fewest rivals.

And number five.

I've saved the most important for last.

Entrance exams are about facing yourself.

Others don't matter.

Go into it with only your own success in mind.

-That's all. -Yes, sir.

FINAL PRACTICE EXAM

Now, please begin.

Have you found what you needed?

No, it's tough going.

Do you need some help?

This is my job as a lawyer, so…

Is that you, Fujii?

Whoa, that bag.

You're at Tatsumi Gakuen? Isn't it full of idiots?

A Tatsumi student trying to get into UTokyo?

Your brothers are super smart, aren't they?

Poor thing!

If I study with those idiots, I might catch it. The stupidity.

I can't stand dumb girls. I'll catch the dumb.

This worm could never aim for UTokyo.

No comeback? How boring.

Oh no, it's almost time.

The kids should be coming back soon.

We'll do that. You go on.

Sorry. Thank you very much.

What are you doing here?

We all promised to go back together and you went alone.

-You followed me? -Yeah.

I don't need that.

Fujii. Your face is different. You look stressed.

Huh?

You're always pleasant. I'm jealous.

I wish I could be like you.

Huh? Me?

Yeah. You say what you're thinking.

I don't know what to say.

People at UTokyo share their opinions.

Fujii, it'll suit you.

I think so too.

Yeah.

Thanks.

Let's go back to class.

Yeah.

Ugh. I thought I did better than that.

Me too. My score has barely changed.

I thought I worked pretty hard.

Damn. I thought that was my best one yet.

What do you think is the time when people feel the worst?

Huh? Must be times like this?

Yes. When you're working hard and you don't get results.

Especially studying for entrance exams, it takes time to see results.

So don't feel down.

Sir, do you think we feel down?

-Huh? -We don't have time to feel down.

I'm going to crush my mistakes.

I found out what I don't know so I feel lucky!

If you get that, you'll be okay.

Listen.

You might feel bad now, but working towards your UTokyo goal is happiness.

-Yeah. -Having a goal is happiness…

Happy!

Just keep believing your breakthrough will come.

It's tough now, but keep fighting.

Yes, sir!

Kohashi and Iwai, you too.

We still have a month, right? We won't give up.

Of course not! If we fail, we'll do it next year.

That's the spirit.

I guess there's nothing.

C'mon…

Hm?

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS WITHIN

ARTICLES OF ENDOWMENT ADDITIONAL APPLICATION

Wow.

Wow, wow, wow, wow.

You're late! Why did you suddenly call us here?

I don't just call myself a lawyer for show.

I, Naomi Mizuno,

have found the clue to preventing the school sale!

Huh? Really?

-What do you mean? Explain yourself! -It's this, here!

ARTICLES OF ENDOWMENT ALTERATION APPROVAL

I didn't know there was such a rule.

Oh! It's a miracle!

-We can use this, Mizuno! -Yeah!

Leave it to me to explain it to the faculty members.

Yes, please do. I'm sure they're against it.

Yes, ma'am.

35 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

30 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

If I hadn't joined the UTokyo Special Course,

what would I be doing now?

30 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

25 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

I wasn't that serious about it when I joined,

but I'm glad I took the first step.

25 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

20 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

Thinking about when I got tossed in the sea,

I've changed since then.

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15 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

"To say."

I thought the Olympics were my only dream.

But that's not my whole life.

15 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

10 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

Ever since I decided to go to UTokyo together with everyone,

every day is so much fun.

I want to go to UTokyo with everyone. I'm going to do it!

10 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

Alright, next question. What's the symbol for nitrogen?

I just did that. Um… wait…

Happy Henry Lives Beside Boron Cottage… Hm? Uh…

-Time out! -Augh!

5 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

3 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

It's the Common Test. I've got to pass it with ease.

GET INTO UTOKTO!! SCIENCES 2

I will…

I will…

I will…

I will…

…definitely pass!

JANUARY 2022 3 DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

JANUARY 2022 THE DAY BEFORE THE COMMON TEST

DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

Finally, tomorrow is the real Common Test.

Now, I want each of you to tell me what you want to do at UTokyo.

Huh? That's a bit sudden.

Put it into words and clarify your goals.

By sharing it with others,

you create some good pressure.

-Let's start with you, Seto. -Me?

I'm gonna go to UTokyo,

and figure out how to make money selling ramen.

I want to help my sister.

I want to enjoy being a UTokyo student.

You said it, didn't you?

"Find what you want to do at UTokyo."

I want to meet lots of people

and find what I want to do.

I've decided. I'm going to get into UTokyo and the Olympics too.

I'm going to make it happen.

I want

to prove that even a guy like me can get into UTokyo.

And then I think I'll be able to be confident.

That's where I'll start.

I want to be a researcher.

To make a world where insects and people live together.

I'm going to keep studying.

I love reading books.

I want to read all the valuable literature at UTokyo.

And then I'll find a job where I can use that.

I… want to help someone.

I want to be needed by someone.

I'm going to take over the family business.

But I like studying now.

I want to study more!

I…

What, you can't say it?

You want to show your parents and brothers.

Is that why?

Yeah.

I'll get into UTokyo no matter what.

I'll be so important that you guys will be speechless!

What?

Listen. By going to UTokyo,

your futures will be full of endless possibilities.

Others don't decide your future.

You don't have to follow the status quo.

You make your life yourself.

It's not what happens to you in life, it's what you do!

Big and strong, take that step!

Take that step with all your might!

It's finally time for battle.

Seize victory.

So it starts tomorrow.

It takes me back.

Back then, my mom collapsed.

I felt like giving up so many times.

But Yajima and everyone supported me.

These kids too,

I hope they will support each other.

Comrades with the same goals.

I'm sure their feelings are connected.

Yes.

I always think this, but at times like this,

all we can do is pray.

-That's fine, isn't it? -Huh?

I'm sure they'll be just fine.

Believe in your students.

Yes, sir!

Sir.

Do you remember what you told me when I thought I'd give up?

Hm?

You told me "Do your best."

Those words support me even now.

Thank you very much.

And thanks for now on as well.

DAY 1 OF THE COMMON TEST

This is it, the final battle.

-Yeah! -Uh-huh.

Let's do our best.

Okay!

-Here we go! -Yeah!

DRAGON ZAKURA UTOKYO ACCEPTANCE PRAYER

It's time for them to start.

Yes. I'm getting nervous.

Do you think five or more will pass?

If they don't, there'll be trouble.

We've solved our problem.

Now we have to work at rebuilding the school.

It's finally the day!

Whoa, everyone is so uptight.

But I took six practice exams.

I'm used to this feeling.

It's just like a badminton game.

This nervousness helps me focus.

The first day is English, lit, and history.

It's okay. Those are my best subjects.

Calm down. Just do the work.

After all, I've got good luck!

Just do as I always do.

I'm with everyone. It's okay.

I can do it. I can do it.

I can absolutely do it!

DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

Maybe I should've gone to cheer them on?

You'd just be in the way. They can fight alone.

We've already done what we can.

Yes, I know.

The only thing we can do now is trust the students, right?

It's alright. They'll get the points to pass.

Alright, please begin.

Oh! I just reviewed this last week.

I sure am lucky.

Ptolemy's world map is a conic projection, so it's number three or four.

Start the lit exam with the classics.

After "in other words"

comes a paraphrasing sentence.

LUNCH BREAK

Snacks, snacks!

"Don't think about subjects you've finished" is what he said.

How was the Jokyu War question?

I said Emperor Go-Toba was exiled to Sado.

-Right? Ah, it's wrong. -What?

He was exiled to Oki.

Oh no! I put Sado!

I couldn't get the Kansei Reforms question either.

The answer… Ah, forget it!

He told us "Don't think about subjects you've finished!"

Don't take notes during listening.

What did this word mean?

No, if I think it's difficult, it'll be difficult for everyone else too.

If I have time later, I'll work on it.

Don't think about other things. Focus on the exam!

After day one, go home alone.

Don't contact each other.

I wish I could see everyone,

but I know that everyone's working hard, so I'm not lonely.

I did alright in English…

It's important for me to face myself now.

Mari!

No… Go home alone.

The English questions were hard.

The ancient literature tripped me up…

But I did what I could…

Hey, are you telling us to play basketball?

I am. We going to have a free-throw shoot-off.

Who will go against me? The rules are simple.

Ten shots, the higher score wins.

Sounds fun. I'll do it.

Rock, paper, scissors.

Alright.

-Miss! Miss! -What? You're terrible.

You're the one who wanted to play.

-You look bad! -This is fine.

-Alright! -Go Akira!

-Hey! -Oh!

-Wow, Seto! -Yay!

-Nice! -Hey! Hey!

-Sir, do your best! -Sir, get a point!

Are you even trying?

-Alright! -Oh! Good one.

-Wow, wow! -Nice shot!

-Great! -You got three in a row!

Wow!

Akira, don't lose now!

You can still win!

So close!

-Akira, last one. -Uh-huh.

-Get that last one! -Do it!

Mr. Sakuragi, six points. Seto, five points.

-Mr. Sakuragi wins! -Damn it!

That was a close one, Seto.

You could've won if you kept it up.

Nah, it was just bad luck.

It's not just luck.

You messed up when it mattered

because you tried to score every time.

Huh? It's a contest though.

You're supposed to try to score every time.

The reason I won is because I only tried to get about 60% in.

Huh? You thought you'd be okay if you missed four shots?

Yeah. So when I missed the first two, I didn't panic.

But not you.

You got the first two in and started to feel like you might win.

And then you missed the fifth.

I know what you were thinking.

"I can't miss another shot!"

"I'll get them all in!"

Ah, at that point Seto was panicking.

If you get nervous, you'll never win.

So if he built a strategy ahead of time like you,

he wouldn't have been nervous?

Yes. That's how you separate the winners and losers.

But before an important day,

everyone gets nervous.

Especially people who have made a lot of effort.

But those nerves are what made Seto lose, aren't they?

What can we do?

Control your nerves.

People who're good under pressure

are aware that they feel nervous.

They expect mistakes and emotionally prepare.

Listen. Don't try to be perfect.

Make sure you stay calm during the test.

Alright you guys!

From now until exam day, imagine yourself passing!

The strong can imagine their own success!

And believe in yourself!

Why am I panicking?

A couple of mistakes are no big deal.

I'm going to get into UTokyo.

I just need to calm down and keep it steady.

Imagine myself passing! Believe in myself!

Alright!

DAY 2 OF THE COMMON TEST

Just solve the questions you know.

This is a basic question, so I have to get the points.

A=3x²-xy

-9xy+3y²

To solve this,

I use cosine and sine.

Differentiate 9x²-2x+2.

The slope of the tangential line when x equals 1…

C is a gingkgoaceae, so it's a gymnosperm.

Only angiosperms do double fertilization.

So it's B. Number two is the right answer!

Ah, no, no, no, I'm running out of time.

I'll do chemistry first.

Pencils down.

THE NEXT DAY

DAYS UNTIL THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

Hand in your question sheets.

We'll check the answers.

Wow, I'm so nervous.

Okay, now study for the secondary exam.

Yes, sir.

Okay, here are the results.

Hayase.

738 points.

Huh? No way. Really?!

Iwasaki.

752 points.

Yay! It's higher than my goal!

Kosugi.

810 points.

It's lower than I thought…

Kenta.

803 points.

Yeah. Okay.

Amano.

801 points.

Huh?

801 points?!

Amano, that's amazing!

-Yeah! -Very well done.

You worked hard.

Iwai. 484 points.

Kohashi. 492 points.

Too bad. You didn't get enough to pass.

It wasn't enough for us.

I hoped we could get it in one shot.

But before, you couldn't have even gotten 300.

The results from your studies are showing. You did well.

We'll take it again next year!

You all gotta get into UTokyo for our sake!

-Okay. -Yeah.

And Fujii.

719 points.

-And lastly Seto. -Yeah.

620 points.

Huh?

620 points? What does that mean?

Honestly, it's going to be tight.

With this score,

it's impossible without a miracle.

Hey Seto, where are you going?

It's impossible, right?

I have no chance of passing. There's no point.

I'll take it next year with the guys.

Seto.

Seto might not make it…

Fujii's score was lower than expected.

That kid really does crumble under pressure.

Anyhow, we'll have the results in a month.

I trust you adjusted your attitude.

O-Of course.

Are you crying?

I'm not crying.

You're fine.

With that score, you'll make the cutoff.

Are you scared of failing?

I'm scared.

Always.

Fujii.

Why do you want to go to UTokyo?

Because it's the top university in Japan, right?

That's right.

It has to be the number one or it doesn't matter.

Nobody will take me seriously!

Well then, Fujii.

You should change to Humanities.

There's still time before you submit your application.

Change to Humanities 3.

Change from science to the arts?

You know it yourself.

If you go ahead with Sciences 2,

your math and science scores are too low.

I bet you tripped up on Math 2 and Math B

and messed up your priorities with physics and chemistry.

I can't switch to Humanities this late!

You can. You'd be surprised how many students switch and get in.

Most Humanities students aren't great at math.

That's how you get ahead.

That's bullshit! I've spent three years working towards a science major, studying.

I have! Me!

Not willing to switch to get in?

-Your pride won't allow it? -You know it!

Because you won't beat your brothers?

Fail to get into UTokyo because of stubborn pride

or get in, and stand at the starting line that is UTokyo.

Which do you choose?

Fujii.

Stop living life based on what others think.

No matter what your parents or brothers say,

switching to Humanities is not shameful.

If someone laughs at you, bring them to see me.

Okay?

UTokyo is just the start.

It's not for someone else or for acceptance.

Go to UTokyo for yourself!

It doesn't matter if it's the arts or science. UTokyo is UTokyo!

Shed your shame and reputation.

Choose success. Stop at nothing.

I know you can do it.

Be confident.

Fujii.

I…

I'll quit Sciences 2,

and test for Humanities 3.

-Huh? -Is that even possible?

English 80, math 60.

Fujii can get enough points with English and math.

Literature 70, geography and history 50.

With that, he'll have a passing score of 260.

But, studying for arts now?

Everyone, please.

Huh? Fujii, what's going on?

Teach me literature and history.

If you'll have me,

ask anytime.

You can borrow my history notes.

I can help with literature.

Fujii.

Well said.

Get what help you can.

Yes, sir.

Alright everyone, help him out.

Yes, sir.

HISTORY

NAO HAYASE

GET INTO UTOKYO!!

HUMANITIES 3

I understand.

Alright, tomorrow it is.

That was the former chairman.

He's holding an emergency board meeting tomorrow about selling the school.

We've got to fight to protect this school.

I'm ready. Are you, Mizuno?

Yes, Mr. Takahara.

Let's see what they've got first.

Mr. Sakuragi, Ms. Mizuno. As the school's consulting lawyers,

could you come to the meeting?

Of course. Right, sir?

Whatever you say.

Everyone, for the students of Tatsumi Gakuen,

let's do all we can.

Yes, ma'am.

You're home.

Hey.

I bet you're hungry.

Is ramen okay? With extra pork.

Sure.

Okay.

Is Seto okay?

Who knows.

-Sir! -More importantly, you're ready?

No matter who comes, I'll give them a smack-down.

I get to pull out all the stops!

I wonder what sort of dirty lawyer they've got working for them?

It's starting soon. Sit down.

Yes, ma'am.

They've arrived.

Sakuragi.

Do you think you can get five kids into UTokyo?

Everyone's here.

Who is this?

They're leading the project.

From Jager Corporation, Mr. Matsubara and Mr. Kajitani.

Good to meet you. I'm the project leader, Matsubara.

I'm Kajitani. Nice to meet you.

Please, have a seat.

Is this everyone?

No, I invited my consultant lawyer to come.

Come in.

Pardon me.

Ms. Kishimoto!

Ms. Mizuno. What's wrong?

Cat got your tongue?

What is going on?

Please, don't act so surprised.

The lawyer helping with the purchase is you?

On that day…

This is a nice place.

Cape Taibusa is wonderful.

You said you came here for work,

but it wasn't a coincidence.

Yes. I began coming here regularly long before you did.

On business.

Ah, yes, let me introduce my two excellent assistants.

Come in.

Huh?!

Long time no see, senpai.

Sakamoto… why?

It's "President Sakamoto." I've helped you out a lot.

Right, sempai?

You were one year apart at Ryuzan, weren't you?

We were UTokyo classmates.

Long time no see. Mr. Sakuragi. Ms. Mizuno.

Yoneyama too. Why are you here?

Oh, didn't I tell you?

We've teamed up with Ms. Kishimoto.

We're working on the IT for this project.

Yoneyama is helping me.

-He's really brilliant. -You didn't tell me!

-Sorry about that. -Since when?

Since before you two came.

So you knew all about the sale from the beginning?

Mr. Sakuragi and I joined this school

and began helping with the rebuild.

You lied about supporting us?

I was just as surprised as you!

You asked for help finding Mr. Sakuragi.

I never guessed the school you two were helping

was this one!

What a coincidence!

You've been laughing at us this whole time.

You even involved Yoneyama.

You misunderstand, Ms. Mizuno.

After the accident,

Mr. Sakamoto has helped me a lot.

I finally got into UTokyo after two years thanks to Mr. Sakamoto.

Unlike someone else I could mention.

I'm healthy and doing well now

thanks to Mr. Sakamoto and Ms. Kishimoto.

This is good real-world experience for me.

What is this?

These past two years, do you know how hard…

Can we begin?

Chairman, can we get down to business?

Yes.

Mr. Matsubara, go ahead.

Yes. I'm sure you already know.

We aim to start construction in 2022.

See here.

The red sections are areas we've already acquired.

Ours is the only piece left.

I won't sell this school.

It's the last bastion for the community.

For the sake of the students, we can't close the school.

Sorry.

But if Mr. Sakuragi gets five students into UTokyo,

I've heard you'll have to leave this school.

-Right? Mr. Tatsuno. -Yes.

I'll make sure you keep your promise, Kumiko.

I will keep my promise.

Of course you will get five students in, won't you?

-Mr. Sakuragi. -No.

It's seven.

All seven will get into UTokyo.

Did you hear that, Chairman?

Time to stop acting foolish.

Why don't you admit defeat

and start getting ready to leave?

It's you who should admit defeat and leave.

Ms. Kishimoto, I'm sure you're familiar with the school's articles of endowment?

Yes, of course.

The Tatsumi Gakuen articles of endowment.

In other words, the basis for operating this school.

What are you saying?

To think that this clause had been added.

I had no idea.

June 3, 2019.

Submitted to MEXT. Additional clause article 6, paragraph 9.

It says this.

"Even if the chairman is elected by a majority of the board of directors,

if three-quarters of the teaching staff file an objection,

it will be rejected."

If we… no.

When we get five or more students into UTokyo,

according to the contract, Chairman Kumiko must quit.

Even if the previous chairman is selected to be chairman,

according to this amendment, if over three-quarters of staff say no,

it's a no-confidence vote.

All of the teachers here are against the sale.

A chairman who wants to sell

will never be able to be chairman.

In other words, this school

will not be handed over to you.

When I was on business overseas,

you went to all the trouble to sneak the amendment in.

I guess you intended to use it to unseat me as chairman

and quietly submitted the application.

And now I'm using it to have your neck.

You never thought of that?

Kumiko…

Even if I am unseated as chairman,

if over three-quarters of teaching staff are opposed,

you will never become chairman.

We will get seven students into UTokyo.

And we won't give up this school.

Mr. Sakamoto. No…

Sakamoto.

You betrayed us and that's serious.

Yoneyama, you should distance yourself from this case.

If you want to stay clean.

But I wonder.

Would over three-quarters of staff

choose your side?

Huh? Don't be ridiculous.

Right, Mr. Takahara?

Leave it to me.

Come in!

If you're in favor of selling the school, go to the former chairman.

If you're opposed, stand with the current chairman.

Go ahead.

Mr. Takahara, didn't you get approval?

Oh, I did.

All of them approved my proposal.

Yes, yes.

That means…

Yes, just like me,

they approve the sale of the school.

-Huh? -Vice Principal, what is this?

Oh, shut it.

I have always

hated you.

The thought of not seeing your face

gives me a thrill.

Thanks, Mizuno.

I didn't know about that article.

The plan was almost spoiled.

I'm lucky to have such a smart former student.

Thanks.

I found the clue to preventing the sale of the school!

We can use this, Mizuno!

You were a traitor all along?

Yes.

This is bullshit!

-Oh! -You always told everyone to work hard.

You pretended to support us. That's a low blow.

Sakamoto. Yoneyama.

Did you forget everything Mr. Sakuragi taught you?

Now, now. Don't get upset, Mizuno.

You got duped.

Anyway, I can't wait!

This is going to become a resort complex!

Schools don't make money anyway.

And we weren't even at capacity.

The world is money, money, money.

Listen, Mizuno. Remember this.

Those closest to you are the most dangerous.

Didn't they teach you that at UTokyo?

You invited us to this school…

Yes. It was part of the plan all along.

I thought Mr. Sakuragi was a sure thing.

And then you came!

That wasn't part of the plan.

After all, you're clearly out of your depth.

I was so worried.

But then Mr. Sakuragi came.

The students are well on their way.

Yes, yes, I'm so smart.

And that's that, Ms. Mizuno.

You are relieved from your post. Dismissed.

Good night.

Alright, please continue, Ms. Kishimoto.

Thank you for your continued support, Vice Principal Takahara.

Do your job properly to the end.

Mr. Sakuragi.

It's not over.

There's still one more.

It has to be a complete victory.

I want to destroy them completely.

I've invited a trusty guest.

Long time no see.

Huh?

Aren't you embarrassed?

I felt like I wasn't alone. Thanks.

Alright, I'm off.

Dear god, let everyone pass.

"Next year"?

This moment will decide your future.

Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka