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I've gotten you involved in a weird fight.

I'm very sorry for that.

-I apologize. -Stop that.

You were deceived as well.

I'm responsible for what happened.

Don't worry about me. Just try to get everyone to pass.

Give it your all, please.

I said this before, but

I will do so, without question.

Even so, I'm worried about that boy Yoneyama.

He's your former student who tried to commit suicide, isn't he?

But it really is okay, isn't it?

If we're going to crush my mentor, it has to be a complete victory.

Me too. I want to destroy them completely.

That's a rough turn of phrase.

-You can't stop me. -Listen here…

What bothers me is what Mr. Sakuragi said before we left.

Kumiko. See you later.

I heard most residents were opposed.

Do you expect to get consent from a majority?

Mr. Matsubara.

We already have. That's why we're here.

Mr. Matsubara. Is that true?

Well?

That's what I said at the meeting. Kajitani…

Residents in favor

are close to 50% now.

But we're struggling to get the final 100 votes.

One hundred votes…

With integrated resorts,

people hear about casinos and gambling and it's an automatic rejection.

Sheesh!

I see.

I'll come up with a way to deal with that.

-Huh? -Can you leave it to me?

Understood.

We mustn't delay.

We've got to use our ace in the hole.

What's that?

Hard cash.

Cash is best for times like this. It can't be traced.

Giving cash to the opposing residents?

If it gets out, you'll lose your license.

Oh, I won't do it. I'll just give the orders.

And I won't leave any trace that I gave the orders.

Whoa, you're scary!

You don't want Ms. Kishimoto as an enemy.

Good thing we're on the same side.

We're lucky to have connected with you, Mr. Takahara.

If the school sale goes well, by next year

you'll be a prefectural assembly member.

Is that right?

Yeah, well…

But Ms. Kishimoto, you're incredible.

If we succeed with this plan,

you'll be the legal adviser for the resort.

-I see! -Hey, this vote-getting.

You guys help too.

A young IT industry genius like you

could easily get their personal information, no?

If they have debt.

Their income, their families, their weaknesses!

Come on, I'm the president of this company.

Let's use that to our advantage!

You'll be rewarded handsomely.

That sounds nice.

Now we just need five or more students to get into UTokyo.

Iwai and Kohashi are out of the running.

Seto here has 620 points.

He won't get in on his Common Test score.

At this point, these three are out.

There are six left. Fujii, Kosugi, and Kenta Hara will be no problem.

Amano got 801 on the Common Test.

At this rate, he should pass.

This is an important final month for our students.

We don't want them to have any regrets.

Ms. Mizuno, how much debt does your office have?

Huh? Um…

-About ten million yen. -Yeah? Alright.

I'll take care of that ten million.

But I can't allow you to…

You two

don't need to worry about a thing.

I want you to focus on the students.

I learned something in these ten months.

Thanks to you two,

the students have changed remarkably.

How many years has it been since I saw students with such bright eyes?

Chairman…

Please.

Work a miracle for those children.

A miracle…

might just happen.

-Welcome! -Welcome.

The usual.

Yes, sir.

Yum. Thanks.

Hey, why don't you say anything?

I just came for some ramen.

Most would say something.

-What? -You know…

You thought I came to stop you?

-No. -Oh, good.

I've got no business with quitters.

Hey, hey, stop!

Who said I quit?

I told you. I'll take the exam again next year with Kohashi and Iwai.

Isn't that called quitting?

"Next year"? You haven't even seen the results.

You need at least 80% on the Common Test to get into Humanities 3, don't you?

I got 620 points.

-I'm not even close. -True.

You might not get into Humanities 3.

But you should try for Humanities 2.

Humanities 2?!

Looking at this year's applications,

the cutoff for Humanities 2 will probably be lower than Humanities 3.

You might be able to get in with your 620.

If you apply for Humanities 3 and fail the first round, you're out.

You'll be done.

You'll need a high secondary exam score to get into Humanities 2,

but you can think about that after the first round.

It's all or nothing. At least apply.

All or nothing…

What? What's wrong?

Even if you fail, you were going to take it again next year!

It's the same either way.

I suppose that's true.

I've as good as failed.

Listen, Seto.

Hm?

This moment will decide your future.

Will you waste each day

or do your best to the last second?

Which do you choose? It's up to you.

See ya.

AKIRA SETO CHANGES FROM HUMANITIES 3 TO 2

AND ONE MORE PERSON

Sir.

Yeah? What's up?

After all,

I want to apply for Sciences 1.

You said it. "It's not for someone else."

"Go to UTokyo for yourself."

Those words stuck with me.

I always wanted to go into engineering and build robots, so I chose UTokyo.

You told me to switch to Science 2,

and to Humanities, but…

If I'm going to UTokyo for myself, I want to try for Science 1.

I'm just helping you find the quickest path.

But there isn't one way to live life.

You can choose the difficult path.

It's your life.

DAYS UNTIL THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

35.

DAYS UNTIL THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

COMMON TEST FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS RESULTS DAY

Huh?

Aw, c'mon!

-Akira! -Huh?

Why do you put us through so much, Akira?!

-Guys… -Keeping us in suspense.

What do you mean?

You passed the Common Test.

Huh? But I only got 620 points.

Exactly, it was 620 points!

The Common Test cutoff line!

Look! Humanities 2 is 620!

Huh?

Humanities 3 was 700 points, just like he said.

You did it!

Yay! Yay!

Everyone gathered in front of the shop and checked the announcement.

We were all worried about you and we couldn't look alone.

-Even Fujii came. -Huh?

I just came to eat ramen.

Aw, there you go again, Fujii baby.

DAYS UNTIL THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

DAYS UNTIL THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

It's tomorrow, so I'm sure everyone's nervous.

They're probably pushing too hard, getting too tense.

Don't worry. I have just the thing.

What?!

Hey everyone, come in.

-Whoa! -What?

-Isn't that… -No way. Wow.

The actress Mari Kobayashi!

Hi.

Ogata works at a multinational consulting firm.

Okuno is an engineer at Tokiwa Motors.

I'm sure you all know Kobayashi.

Why are celebrities here?

They're all my classmates from Ryuzan High School.

Thanks to Mr. Sakuragi, they all got into UTokyo.

They've all experienced the UTokyo exam.

They're here to give you advice.

This is a valuable opportunity. Ask lots of questions!

-Whoa, seriously? -Yay!

Alright? The UTokyo exam is no picnic.

People with over 800 on the Common Test have been known to fail.

Please don't tell me that now.

Alright, what sort of student makes it through? Fujii.

A student who can stay calm and demonstrate their abilities?

That's right. But that's not all.

Okuno!

I guess it would be…

Luck, right?

Luck?

That's right. Students who have luck on their side will pass.

How can anyone control that?

You're saying we should pray?

What are you saying? Everyone here

is already really lucky.

In your last year of high school, you met Mr. Sakuragi and Ms. Mizuno.

You're the only students in Japan who have that.

Oh yeah. You're right.

-We really are lucky. -That's right.

Especially Seto, Hayase, Iwasaki, Amano, and Kenta.

You already worked miracles.

Did you forget what terrible grades you all had last April?

It has only been ten months.

You've got enough ability to pass the Common Test.

If that's not a miracle, what is?

That's true.

I mean to say,

you can make miracles happen anytime you want.

Listen. Tomorrow and the next day.

Just think about yourself.

You never know what will happen.

Don't think about other people. Just focus on yourself.

-Alright? -Yes, sir!

You can do it!

You can do it!

You can do it!

You can do it! You can do it!

THE DAY OF THE UTOKYO SECONDARY EXAM

Please, let me win.

Alright, I'm off.

Kaede. Your dad made these for you.

He said to take them to the exam.

Go say thank you.

Dad.

Thank you.

The Olympics are once in four years. The UTokyo exam is every year.

Yeah.

Off I go.

HUMANITIES 3 EXAM HALL

I've experienced this many times in practice exams.

Yeah. I can do it like always.

Humanities 2 is full of scholars like I figured.

Whoa, he seems confident.

She's fired up.

Ah! I can't take it!

Whoa, is he okay?

Now I think of it, I've got it easy.

I'll do it for real next year. I won't get in this year.

It's just for the experience.

Ah, no, no! My headache medicine isn't working!

I worked so hard to stay healthy.

I can't believe I'm sick on exam day.

I'm sure there are examinees here who have seen my YouTube.

Oh yeah, I'll comment my support to everyone.

-Why the rapping? -This is all simple English!

Don't underestimate UTokyo!

What is all this?

Just like Dad said, even if I fail, I can try again.

If I don't give up until I win,

this is not nearly as stressful as

once-in-a-lifetime events like the Olympics or nationals.

Entrance exams are a game. Mr. Sakuragi said so.

I can play a game with so many people! This is fun.

Yeah, fun!

Harada. Looks like we got the worst seats.

SCIENCES 1 EXAM HALL

Alright everyone, please begin.

There. A rephrasing question.

Calm down and look it all over.

Think about what the question asking.

It's just like my teachers taught me. It will be okay.

Whoa! Hey, hey!

This was a question in a past exam!

Lucky!

Eliminate unnecessary information. Concisely.

I've never seen this question before! This is fun!

Yeah, yeah!

Aiolocaria hexaspilota.

They are distributed from Hokkaido to Kyushu, the most common Japanese ladybug.

In winter, they…

He's up to the same things even on test day.

-Hey. -You're all alone.

-We have to find your friends… -Hey, Wobbly.

Hey, what are you doing?

Aiolocaria hexaspilota.

Huh? What's that?

Hunting for bugs at the UTokyo exam?

Are you mocking UTokyo?

I don't know how you got through the Common Test.

Tomorrow and the next day,

just think about yourself.

You never know what will happen. Don't think about other people.

Just focus on yourself.

You just can't stop wobbling, can you?

And what's up with your pencil grip?

Just focus on myself today.

Focus on myself.

Hey, are you listening?

Let go of that bug!

Quit making that noise! You worm!

Are you listening to me?

Hey! Hey! Knock it off!

-What are you doing?! -Fujii.

Who are you?

The test was too hard and you've gone funny? Just like this guy.

Right? What about that?

Hey! Stop it!

You don't know anything! Don't make fun of my friend!

Jerks like you will never get into UTokyo!

You'll fail and Kenta will pass.

Huh? You make no sense. Let's go.

-Apologize to Kenta! -What the hell?

Fujii! Are you okay?

Let's go. The test is starting.

-Show me your hand! -I'm fine.

You're bleeding!

-Nurse's office! -Kenta!

I've spent three years getting ready for this day.

We can go to the nurse's office after the exam.

More importantly, Kenta.

Did they bother you during the exam?

Excuse me. My friend

was sitting beside and in front of

two guys who bullied him during the exam.

If something happens in the next exam, please say something.

Alright, I will.

More importantly, are you okay?

I'm fine. It's nothing.

Fujii!

Thank you.

What are you two doing?!

Oh, nothing.

If you do anything more, you'll be asked to leave.

Yes, sir.

It's okay.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO EXAM RESULTS DAY

Isn't it time to go?

Yeah.

Hey, Yuta.

Those YouTube hate comments…

Don't worry about them.

It was you and Mom, wasn't it? Replying to them.

Don't worry about these comments!

I support you! I hope you pass! Do your best!

I saw them and I felt like I wasn't alone.

Thanks to you two, I did my best to the very end.

Thanks.

Selling Tatsumi Gakuen within the year.

Our plans are finally moving forward.

Yes, they'll start once we see five students get into UTokyo.

-Takahara. -Yes, sir.

-It's alright, isn't it? -Yes, I'm sure they'll do it.

The online announcement will be up soon.

-Let's all hold hands. -Okay.

I'm sure everyone got in.

Yeah, everyone got in.

Yeah, got in.

Yeah.

-Yeah. -Okay…

Let's go.

Let's meet here when we're done.

Dear god, let everyone pass.

-Well? Did it load? -Not yet.

Why won't it load?

We should've gone to see it in person.

No. That's for the students.

It loaded! Mine loaded!

First is Kosugi.

Her number is

A30438.

It's there…

Kosugi passed!

Thank goodness! That's great!

MARI KOSUGI

First one.

Who else is in Humanities 3?

-It's Hayase. -Her number is A31120.

Seto didn't get in…

But I know I did.

I was born lucky after all.

Hayase didn't get in.

It's not here.

Hayase…

Next. How about Kenta?

Sciences 2. His number is

A51412.

I can't get through. Can't get through.

I can't get through…

51412… 51412…

51412. Where? Where?

51412… 51412…

It's there! Mari!

Yeah! Kenta Hara.

He got in!

Thank goodness!

Thank you very much!

That's our Kenta!

How can you traitors live it up…

-It's okay. -But…

Maybe they were dissatisfied with the way I ran the school.

But they care a lot about the students.

All the teachers at this school are our comrades.

Chairman…

Who's next in Sciences 2?

Amano and Iwasaki.

-First, Amano… -50174…

A50174.

A…50174.

I did it…

I did it…

I did it!

Sorry. Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry.

Amano got in!

Congratulations.

Dad, Mom.

God of Badminton.

Please… let me get in.

It's there… It's there!

It's there!

Iwasaki got in! That's four!

Iwasaki…

She did well, Iwasaki. Alright!

She's Olympic material in badminton.

Four students from that school?

-That's impressive. -Sakuragi's no joke.

Former Chairman, that's four. We can relax now.

It's still only four. Don't relax yet.

Last is our shoo-in, Fujii. He'll get in.

-The last science student is Fujii. -Yes.

Sciences 1. Examinee number

A41811.

Fujii's number…

It wasn't there.

I see.

In just one moment,

the plan we've worked on for over a year just went up in smoke.

Someone will pay.

Fujii.

Mari! Mari, Mari.

I got in! I got into UTokyo!

-You too? -Yeah!

-That's great, Kenta! -Yeah, yeah.

Congratulations.

The same school again.

Yeah.

Hey, Wobbly.

Hey, Worm.

What's this? You got in?

-Come here. -Hey, stop that.

Shut up!

Kenta…

Go on! Hey!

You were such a nuisance and you passed?

-Screw you! -Stop that!

Out of the way!

Hey!

Kohashi? Iwai?

So you're the ones who doted on our sweet Kenta.

I heard you looked after him during the exam!

-What do you think you're doing? -I, uh…

And? Did you guys get in?

Hey, how'd you do?

Oh yeah? You failed?

I figured!

You two will never get into UTokyo! Get lost!

Never come back!

Kohashi, Iwai. Wow…

Four students getting into UTokyo from our school is a miracle!

And now the chairman doesn't have to step down.

The school won't be sold!

Hip hip hooray, right?

Okuda.

It's not over.

There's still one more.

Oh. Akira didn't get in either.

Yeah, he looked like he failed.

He must have also gone home in shock.

Oh, Seto!

Hey, Akira! What are you doing?

For next year. I looked around UTokyo.

-So you… -Yeah.

I failed so badly, it wasn't even close. I couldn't even find the first number.

Oh! Weren't you looking at the Humanities 3 board?

Yeah.

Seto, you tested for Humanities 2!

-Oh. -Don't say "Oh."

Humanities 2 starts with "A2."

Of course it's not in Humanities 3! Let's go!

-Whoa! -Let's go! Let's go!

Isn't it over there?

Why look? It's not there.

You never know. What's your number?

-A20503! -Sorry, excuse me.

Pardon me.

Excuse me.

It's there…

It's there!

It's there!

Look carefully. Your number's there!

No mistake. You got in.

Seto got in!

You got in!

Seto, you got in! Yay!

-Congratulations. -Hooray!

I got in…

Me, at UTokyo…

I'm a UTokyo student!

Seto…

He passed!

Thank you very much!

Seto passed.

There we go!

-Hooray! Hooray! -Man.

I never thought Seto would get in and I'd fail.

What a plot twist!

Just kidding.

I should have known.

I never worked hard in my life.

No matter how hard I worked,

it didn't mean much anyway.

That's not true.

Nao, you worked really hard.

-Maybe… -You worked hard!

You really worked hard.

Yeah…

I'm glad I worked hard with you.

Fujii!

You're late.

Sorry.

Sit down.

Amano, Iwasaki.

Kosugi, Kenta.

Seto.

Congratulations.

You grabbed that passing ticket with your own hands.

How you use it is up to you.

You can go to UTokyo and pursue your goals

or use the confidence you got from passing to find a new dream.

I've taught you all I can.

You can do what you want.

Yes, sir.

And the two of you who failed.

Fujii, Hayase.

-You two… -Don't say any more.

I did have confidence.

I felt like I did way better than the practice exams.

I'm

really,

really frustrated.

I've never been so frustrated about anything in my whole life.

I never knew I had this emotion in me.

I had no idea.

If I never tried for UTokyo,

I probably never would have known.

I'm really glad I tried for UTokyo.

Mr. Sakuragi.

Ms. Mizuno.

Thank you very much.

Fujii.

Something to say?

After I saw the announcement, I went straight home.

Then

I kneeled and begged my parents.

Kneeled?

I begged them to let me take the UTokyo exam again next year.

I'll repeat my third year.

I asked them to let me study with the UTokyo Special Course.

I'll admit it.

I'm an idiot.

I was always mocked by my parents and my brothers.

I wanted to prove them wrong and worked really hard,

but now

I don't care what my family says.

Fujii.

You idiot!

During your important secondary exam,

you hurt your wrist

to help Kenta.

I heard from Kenta.

I knew something happened to Kenta, but

Fujii, you rescued him?

When Fujii protected me,

he hurt his right hand.

-Is it my fault? -No.

That day, when I helped you…

I was…

I was…

so happy.

The way I was before, I never would have helped.

But I was able to go help him.

I…

I was able to become that person.

I was so, so happy.

After that, during the test, I got worked up.

But I have no regrets.

Kenta, don't worry about it.

I told you to just think about yourself.

You huge idiot!

Even so,

with how you are now, you'll get in next time.

It's a sure thing.

You said it. A sure thing.

I said it.

I'll bet on it if you want.

Bring it on!

Okay Fujii, it'll be us four.

We're Team UTokyo Special Course next year.

Yeah, let's do it together!

You guys will need two more years, I figure!

Don't say that.

Yeah. We're sure to get in next year.

Right, Hayase?

Well…

About that,

I'm good.

Huh?

What are you saying? Are you giving up again?

No. It's just…

I never told anyone about this, but…

I actually…

I got into the School of Business at Aoyama Gakuin.

-Huh? -What?

-He he. -Don't say "he he."

Hey, I never heard about that either!

Sorry, I forgot to mention it.

What? You took the exam?

For Aoyama Gakuin?

I mean, I used my Common Test results. I just put in my application.

So I didn't have to go to the exam.

And I got in, so…

What? Tell us sooner…

You're clever!

With my personality,

could I repeat a year to study and try again?

I'm not confident I could.

I never really felt like it had to be UTokyo anyway.

I wanted to be a person who could work hard.

So when Kaede

said "Nao, you worked hard,"

I felt like it was all worth it.

Using the Common Test to apply for a private university.

-I'm sorry. -Why do you need to apologize?

You researched it yourself and took action.

You didn't let another choose your life.

You thought carefully and chose your path.

Be proud.

Yes, sir.

So, next year it will be us three left at this school.

Yeah.

We're counting on you, sir!

But, this school… Next year…

Mizuno.

-But… -What? What?

What's happening next year?

Hey, I heard from a customer.

This place might be turned into a resort.

Hey, what are you saying?

You mean the school will be gone? What'll happen to us?

Ms. Mizuno. Mr. Sakuragi.

They're here.

Kumiko, you promised.

Right here and now, resign as chairman.

Can't you hear me? Kumiko, resign.

Yes, sir. A promise is a promise.

Poor thing… Because of the students you love, you have to quit.

The students did well.

I am proud of their hard work.

Is that right? Now, please sign the paperwork.

Yes, now it's official.

Kumiko Tatsuno is no longer chairman of this school.

The former chairman has recommended me for the position.

Can I get a show of approval from the board?

Please raise your hands.

Yes, three for, one against.

In following, I, Takahara, am now the chairman.

Thank you everyone.

You snake!

I'd like to put forward an emergency motion.

Those in favor of selling the school, raise your hand.

So it's decided.

Now we have officially decided to sell Tatsumi Gakuen.

Takahara.

Could you call me "Chairman?"

You're the worst.

You said you couldn't forgive selling it for money, and now look at you.

You're talking like I'm the bad guy, but it's a misunderstanding.

Listen. Through this decision,

all the local residents will profit.

They should call us their saviors.

Right?

Saviors? That's a good one. A masterpiece.

I know, right?

Yeah.

Hm? Okay, that's enough.

That's enough.

Sorry, it was just so funny.

I mean,

you buy the votes of the opposing residents with cash

and now you say this!

What do you mean?

What… that's unfounded…

That's rich, coming from you!

What are you two saying?!

Enough fooling around!

Shut up.

-Yoneyama. -Yes, sir.

We mustn't delay.

We've got to use our ace in the hole.

-What's that? -Hard cash.

Cash is best for times like this. It can't be traced.

-I see. -Yeah, but.

Giving cash to the opposing residents?

If it gets out, you'll lose your license.

Oh, I won't do it. I'll just give the orders.

And I won't leave any trace that I gave the orders.

Whoa, you're scary!

Ms. Kishimoto, what is this?

It's a misunderstanding!

We would never buy off the residents.

Yes. How could we?

Wow, with this much evidence, can you really say that?

Huh?

This is for you.

What is this?

I hope you will vote in favor of building the resort.

Thank you in advance.

What should I do? I could send it to the news right now.

What will the world think of this?

What are you saying? You're just as guilty.

You used personal information without permission.

-You gave it to us! -Oh, that?

The information I gave you was fake.

I'd never do such a dangerous thing!

No…

Too bad!

You, a legal adviser for the resort?

Say goodbye to your lawyer's license.

And Takahara, your seat as a prefectural assembly member?

Up in smoke.

Takahara!

Give me a break, you jerk!

You couldn't be a politician or an educator.

You're completely unacceptable! You rat!

Hang on, you guys were taking these videos, which means

you were on our side from the start?

Since when?

Did you know all of this?

You all ganged up to frame me?

Sir, did you know?

Huh? How would I know?

But I did get a feeling.

They're my former students after all.

The e-mail about buying the land around the school

sent by an anonymous account. You're the only one who would do that.

Impressive as usual, Mr. Sakuragi. You saw it all.

We wanted to do it as a surprise for you.

What are you saying?

We've been working on this for two years.

Trying to find the one who trapped you.

Right before my exam, two years ago.

I got several e-mails from Mr. Sakuragi.

"You're no good. You won't pass." Over and over.

Huh? I never send e-mails to students.

Yeah.

It wasn't you sending those e-mails.

It was Ms. Kishimoto. Wasn't it?

I thought it was odd, so I asked Mr. Sakamoto to look into it.

And I learned that it was sent by you.

At the time, I didn't know that.

I believed Mr. Sakuragi sent them and I was freaking out.

Sir!

Thus, he failed and tried to commit suicide.

Not only that.

In the commotion,

the news reported things that weren't true.

Mr. Sakuragi disappeared.

It was really odd.

The news wasn't accurate, but it was very specific about internal matters.

It could only be an insider leaking information.

Someone who was against Mr. Sakuragi.

And not long after that, Sakuragi Law Office

was completely taken over by you.

Don't say such scandalous things.

I just made my best judgment as manager of the office.

He didn't do the education consulting work the nation wanted him for

and didn't generate the profit he could.

-That sort of person is unnecessary! -Huh?

For the office? For the profits? What platitudes are you spouting?

You think I'll accept excuses like that?

I feel bad for you.

I didn't expect you to try to commit suicide.

-But I… -Shut up!

Do you know what I went through because of you?

Not just me. You turned Mr. Sakuragi's life upside down.

I said it already, didn't I?

You can't stop me.

Not until I've destroyed you completely.

You really did all that.

You can't complain even if all this proof gets out.

What do you say, sir?

We can leak everything to the press right now.

Leave it at this, Yoneyama.

Why? I've worked for two years at this.

That's why.

It's for you.

I understand why you want to crush her.

But revenge doesn't make anyone happy.

Success gained from trapping someone is empty success.

If you've watched Kishimoto for two years, you know.

I don't care what happens to Kishimoto.

People like her will fail eventually.

But I don't want you to go down the same path.

Look forward, Yoneyama.

You must live your own life.

It's like he said.

If she starts something else, I'll send this out.

Nonsense!

I've had enough of this farce.

It doesn't matter if this gets out. We're still selling.

At any rate, Kumiko has stepped down.

Stop right there.

I never knew this was going on.

What are you saying?

You said you'd leave the methods to us!

Not only did you buy out the residents,

you tricked the chairman

and forced the deal without thinking of the students.

Your methods are too devious.

As the project leader, I cannot proceed further.

I'll report this incident to my company.

Good day.

-Let's go. -Yes, sir.

Hey! Wait!

Stop!

-Father. -Shut up!

Not the daughter card now!

This happened because you don't do what I say!

Now look at this!

Educational background really doesn't matter.

Everyone around me

has amazing educations

and they're all useless, lazy idiots!

That's not true.

Of everyone here, the most useless and lazy

is you.

What?

You make decisions based on short-term business conditions.

You tried to sell while the price was high.

Shut up!

This school

was a terminal case with two years left.

My idiot daughter can't turn it around.

-That's why… -You understand nothing.

If you thought about the long-term value,

you wouldn't have done such a stupid thing.

Plus, your daughter may have made mistakes.

But she was a good chairman.

The pillar of the school doesn't need management skills.

It's strong beliefs as an educator

keeping the teachers and students in mind.

Management can be left to someone else.

But to support and protect the school,

the top person must have steadfast beliefs.

Chairman Kumiko had that.

If you can just step out of the way, this school can be rebuilt.

Preposterous.

Stop.

I may have been naive.

My methods were certainly wrong.

But watch.

I will rebuild this school.

Mr. Sakuragi, Ms. Oink. Long time no see.

Actually I heard from Sakamoto and Yoneyama

and I've been helping them all along.

FROM YUSUKE YAJIMA

Two years ago, Kishimoto bullied Yoneyama

in a plan to eliminate Mr. Sakuragi.

But there was no proof of what Kishimoto did.

So these two infiltrated Kishimoto

and waited for her to slip up.

That's why, Oink, don't be mad that they kept it from you.

You're close to Kishimoto so they kept quiet.

There was one more person helping from the shadows.

They'll come to visit you soon.

Say hi for me when they come.

-Thank you. -Sir.

Another message?

You should go to the staff room.

It's about time for my plan to bear fruit.

Ah.

Yes, it was our UTokyo Special Course that produced five successful applicants.

What? Applying for the new school year?

Thank you. Yes, that's right.

Ah, yes. You can find that on our website.

What is happening?

-What's all this? -I planted this.

Yajima-senpai told me to.

FIVE TATSUMI STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO UTOKYO

Next year they'll have a full class for sure.

Didn't you say you'd get a five-year contract?

You've got work to do.

Things will get busy at the UTokyo Special Course.

-Well. Maybe I should help out. -Yeah.

ONE WEEK LATER

So when is this mystery person coming?

The other helper that Yajima mentioned.

They'll show up eventually.

So it was you who helped out.

I just lent them a system that I developed.

Legally, of course.

Sorry to take up your time, Kosaka.

It's for the youths with a future.

Also…

I wanted to repay you a little.

-Yoshino! -Naomi!

-Long time no see! -How are you?

I'm good!

That's amazing. Five people?

-Yes, five! -That's great! You worked hard.

-It was hard! -I'm glad you're well.

Thank you.

GRADUATION DAY

Good morning.

Huh? The tent is gone.

-Oh yeah. Sir, did you move? -I guess.

You can pay your rent now.

Good for you.

Just like you guys, I'm graduating.

-You're joking. -What are you saying?

Huh? Really?

What do you mean?

Mr. Sakuragi, are you quitting this school?

Yeah.

Ms. Mizuno, is that true?

Give me a break. I can't accept that.

You promised!

Yeah. You're leaving us here?

You're getting us into UTokyo, right? We postponed graduation!

Kohashi. Iwai.

You'll be okay.

You grew so much in just a few months.

You're like dry sponges, sucking up knowledge.

Your strength is

your sincerity.

You will definitely get into UTokyo next year.

Believe in Mizuno.

You too, Fujii.

You have everything you need to win.

Don't give up. Keep going. You'll get it.

I, I… I wanted to study with you some more.

Kenta.

You'll be a UTokyo student!

You'll study at UTokyo.

Go and become a good researcher.

I know you'll build a future where people and insects can live together.

Yeah…

-Kosugi. -Yes, sir.

Never again hold back because of another!

You can build any future you want.

Yes, sir.

Amano.

Yes, sir.

You're bolder than you realize.

Don't be afraid of mistakes. Jump in without hesitation.

Yes, sir.

Iwasaki.

With your grit, you can achieve any goal.

I'm looking forward to the Olympics.

Yes, sir.

Hayase.

You stuck with it to the end.

Combine your natural luck with effort and you're invincible.

-Use it all up. -Yes, sir.

Seto.

Yeah.

You still have a habit of deciding what your limits are.

Before you give up,

ask people for help.

Yes, sir.

Listen. All of you. The most important thing in life

is not going to UTokyo, or winning, or getting results.

It's every moment you spent working towards your goals.

The effort you spent trying to change your lives.

That path, that passion.

And your love for your friends.

That has real value.

Mizuno here changed her life by going to UTokyo.

However.

She didn't just change her own life.

She changed mine too.

She's meddlesome and gullible.

She can't stand by when people need help.

She's compassionate and cares about her friends.

She never forgets a favor.

Because of her,

she helped me get back on my feet when I had nothing.

Mizuno.

Thank you very much.

Sir…

Do you remember the words I said?

The only one who can change your shit life is you.

People can't change others.

I said that.

But remember this.

When you move with pure intentions,

that has the power to move others.

Believe in yourself. Go straight ahead.

If you do, that will bring courage and hope to others.

Your passion, effort, and kindness

will move the people around you.

And that will spread, and change society.

Build a life, change the status quo!

The ones who will build your future

are not the nation or your surroundings.

It's yourselves.

You idiots are idiots no longer.

You have friends.

Expand that circle.

Got it?

Walk the path you believe in!

Nice to meet you!

We mustn't kill.

I want to try with all of you!

I want to join the UTokyo Special Course!

I decided to make a move.

I want to be involved with badminton.

I have good luck.

Ugly and stupid can go to UTokyo!

Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka