# Season 2
# 1 - Howling In the Summer
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:02] [SONG] On-screen**
Monthly Baseball Kingdom
**[00:05] R1**
Mine-san!
**[00:08] R1**
Mine-san,
**[00:09] R1**
I need your article on the district
tournament by the end of this week.
**[00:13] R2**
I know!
**[00:14] R2**
I assume you've already
finished your article?
**[00:18] R1**
Of course I have—
**[00:19] R1**
Oh, no! Where did I save it?
**[00:23] R2**
*Just like last year,*
**[00:26] R2**
* Inashiro won the West Tokyo*
* Tournament this year,*
**[00:29] R2**
* but there were many*
* interesting games to watch.*
**[00:33] R2**
* Like the game between Yakushi,*
* a dark horse that took out Ichidai Third,*
**[00:37] R2**
* and Seido, the winner*
* of the tournament six years ago.*
**[00:42] R2**
*What decided that game was...*
***SIGN*** Howling In the Summer
**[02:19] R2**
*Furuya-kun and
Todoroki-kun faced off.*
**[02:21] R2**
*Furuya-kun and
Todoroki-kun faced off.*
**[02:29] (Flashback) Um**
Play ball!
**[02:55] (Flashback) Ra**
The ball just went "graaah."
**[02:57] (Flashback) Ra**
It was so much more awesome
than I imagined!
**[03:02] Mi**
*Another high fastball here.*
**[03:04] Mi**
*Let's push him away by force.*
**[03:16] (Flashback) C1**
Straight to the right-center fence!
**[03:19] YC**
*We're going after...*
**[03:21] YC**
*...the pitcher's best pitch.*
**[03:36] YC**
* His fastball slows down*
* when he throws from the stretch.*
**[03:40] YC**
* Our top batters won't have*
* trouble hitting those pitches.*
**[03:45] YC**
*That's why I put Raichi to the front.*
**[03:51] (Flashback) Mi**
Stop getting mad over every hit, man.
**[03:54] (Flashback) Mi**
You've got reliable teammates behind you.
**[04:07] (Flashback) Mi**
Furuya!
**[04:09] Fu**
*I have to catch.*
**[04:15] (Flashback) Ka**
Nice cover, Furuya!
**[04:18] (Flashback) Mi**
You reacted before I said it.
**[04:22] (Flashback) Mi**
You're starting to get better.
**[04:26] (Flashback) Ch**
You can only get experience
from playing real games.
**[04:30] (Flashback) Ch**
Being the starting pitcher
for four games early in his first year
**[04:33] (Flashback) Ch**
will be a big investment.
**[04:37] (Flashback) YC**
Man, they're owning us.
**[04:41] YC**
*Looks like I'll have to break his heart.*
**[04:46] YC**
*When Raichi's second at-bat comes around.*
**[04:52] (Flashback) C1**
They're switching him out now?
**[04:54] (Flashback) C2**
He was just getting started.
**[04:59] YC**
*Hey...*
**[05:00] YC**
*It's only the second cycle.*
**[05:02] YC**
* You're playing aggressively,*
* aren't you?*
**[05:05] YC**
* You're not gonna give our*
* batters room to work with?*
**[05:12] Mi**
*This is the pitcher relay for victory.*
**[05:16] (Flashback) Mi**
I hope you're ready.
**[05:25] R2**
* Then Sawamura-kun*
* went up to the mound.*
**[05:30] (Flashback) Mi**
Now, it's your turn.
**[05:34] (Flashback) Mi**
All right. Let's go.
**[05:37] (Flashback) YC**
The Akikawa batters
**[05:39] (Flashback) YC**
were completely beaten by his pitch.
**[05:44] (Flashback) YC**
I assume it's a very tricky ball movement.
**[05:50] Sa**
*A moving fastball.*
**[05:53] YC**
* Is it wild enough*
* to be a good weapon?*
**[05:57] YC**
*Or is it hardly useful at all?*
**[06:01] YC**
*Go check it out, Raichi.*
**[06:07] Ra**
*I wanted to hit that fastball again,*
**[06:10] Ra**
*but ever since I saw their video,*
**[06:12] Ra**
*I've wanted to hit his pitch, too.*
**[06:16] Ra**
* I can hit multiple kinds*
* of pitches in one game.*
**[06:22] Ra**
*This team is a lot of fun!*
**[06:26] Ka**
*I'm not letting Tanba throw tomorrow.*
**[06:29] Ka**
* Keep that in mind and*
* carry out your duties tomorrow.*
**[06:34] Mi**
*Remember what the coach said.*
**[06:36] Mi**
*Our pitcher relay is to win.*
**[06:38] Mi**
* Just think about connecting*
* to the next pitcher today.*
**[06:47] (Flashback) YC**
We're not gonna let them have their way.
**[06:51] (Flashback) YC**
Boys, if you want to hit a moving fastball,
**[06:53] (Flashback) YC**
you've gotta wait till
the last second to swing.
**[06:56] Mi**
*One ball, two strikes.*
**[07:01] Mi**
*Let's go!*
**[07:03] Mi**
*The pitch you're most confident with!*
**[07:08] Mi**
*A fastball to the inside!*
**[07:12] Ra**
*Crap. This pitch.*
**[07:13] Ra**
*I'm gonna lose.*
**[07:18] (Flashback) Sa**
Got it! Got it!
**[07:22] (Flashback) Sa**
I got it!
**[07:29] (Flashback) Ha**
Nice play!
**[07:29] Mi**
*Baiting with the moving pitch,*
**[07:31] (Flashback) Ka**
Nice, Sawamura!
**[07:31] Mi**
*then finishing him off with a four-seam.*
**[07:33] Mi**
* His fastball's slowly*
* becoming a powerful weapon.*
**[07:39] (Flashback) R1**
Their pitcher relay
worked magnificently.
**[07:43] (Flashback) R1**
Seido has the upper hand now.
**[07:48] Sa**
*Not bad, pitcher.*
**[07:52] YC**
*We're four runs down.*
**[07:54] YC**
*It's a little early, but we have no choice.*
**[07:58] (Flashback) An**
Yakushi High School has announced
a change in players.
**[08:02] (Flashback) An**
Replacing Mino-kun as pitcher is Sanada-kun.
**[08:09] (Flashback) An**
Pitcher, Sanada-kun.
**[08:13] YC**
*Don't let them get ahead any further, Sanada!*
**[08:19] R2**
*At the bottom of the third*
**[08:21] R2**
*with a runner on first,*
**[08:23] R2**
* Sanada-kun took the mound*
* to reverse the tides.*
**[08:27] (Flashback) Sa**
That guy's... the ace!
**[08:33] Mi**
*He probably plans to get strikes on the inside,*
**[08:34] Mi**
*then finish me off on the outside,*
**[08:40] Mi**
*but I won't let you have your way.*
**[08:45] Mi**
*Perfect timing!*
**[08:53] (Flashback) Y1**
First!
**[08:56] (Flashback) Y2**
Yes, a double play!
**[08:58] (Flashback) Y3**
Nice pitch, Sanada!
**[09:01] (Flashback) Sa**
A cutter?
**[09:04] (Flashback) Sa**
What's that, Chris-senpai?
**[09:08] (Flashback) Ch**
It's a type of moving fastball.
**[09:10] (Flashback) Sa**
Moving...
**[09:13] (Flashback) Ku**
That's awesome.
**[09:14] (Flashback) Ku**
So he's the upgraded
version of Sawamura.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Seido
**[09:19] R2**
*But even then, Sawamura-kun...*
**[09:26] Sa**
* I've been entrusted*
* to pitch two more innings.*
**[09:30] Sa**
*I'll shut them down and connect*
**[09:33] Sa**
*to Kawakami-senpai!*
**[09:38] (Flashback) Sa**
Shortstop!
**[09:40] (Flashback) Sa**
Yes!
**[09:43] (Flashback) Ma**
Don't get too cocky, Sawamura!
**[09:46] (Flashback) Ka**
Your luck's not gonna last!
**[09:48] Re**
*By getting them out rhythmically,*
**[09:50] Re**
*he's able to play comfortably.*
**[09:53] Re**
*He's grown so much.*
**[10:00] Mi**
*That's a great bunt.*
**[10:03] (Flashback) Mi**
First!
**[10:07] (Flashback) Y1**
Nice bunt, Ota!
**[10:08] (Flashback) Y2**
Nice bunt!
**[10:09] (Flashback) Y2**
A runner on second now!
**[10:11] (Flashback) C1**
That's the first time
I've seen Yakushi bunt.
**[10:14] (Flashback) C1**
Must mean they're serious
about scoring this inning.
**[10:16] (Flashback) C2**
Not to mention the next batter's...
**[10:21] (Flashback) An**
Batting first, third baseman, Todoroki-kun.
**[10:26] (Flashback) C1**
Here comes the crazy slugger!
**[10:28] (Flashback) C2**
Show us a big one!
**[10:30] R2**
*What will Seido do now?*
**[10:35] R2**
*Will they be persistent about the relay,*
**[10:38] R2**
* and switch out Sawamura-kun,*
* who's on a roll?*
**[10:41] R2**
*Or will they...*
**[10:48] (Flashback) C4**
Todoroki!
**[10:49] (Flashback) C2**
Show us a big one!
**[10:52] R2**
*Will they switch him out?*
**[10:54] R2**
*Or keep him in?*
**[10:58] R2**
*A m-messenger?*
**[11:04] (Flashback) Sa**
That's it?
**[11:05] (Flashback) Ha**
Yeah, that's it.
**[11:07] (Flashback) YC**
If we could take out
the reliever as he walked on,
**[11:08] (Flashback) YC**
we could've finished them off.
**[11:12] YC**
* Don't lose to the same*
* pitcher twice, Raichi.*
**[11:16] (Flashback) Um**
Play!
**[11:18] Ka**
*I'm going...*
**[11:21] Ka**
*...with Sawamura this inning.*
**[11:25] Sa**
*For the first time...*
**[11:27] Sa**
*...that man...*
**[11:29] Sa**
*The coach is putting his faith in me.*
**[11:34] Sa**
*I can't fail him.*
**[11:38] Ra**
*Show me that pitch.*
**[11:39] Ra**
*I'll blow it away!*
**[11:55] Mi**
*Yes!*
**[12:05] (Flashback) Sa**
Yes!
**[12:08] Fu**
*Good thing I stayed back.*
**[12:19] (Flashback) C1**
It's gone!
**[12:21] Ra**
*His pitch is hard to time,*
**[12:24] Ra**
*but it's not fast or anything.*
**[12:27] Ra**
* That Furuya guy's pitch*
* was much heavier.*
**[12:32] (Flashback) Mi**
Sawamura.
**[12:35] (Flashback) Mi**
Sorry, that was my fault.
**[12:38] (Flashback) Yu**
Don't worry about that one, Sawamura.
**[12:40] (Flashback) Ry**
We're still up by two runs.
**[12:42] (Flashback) Ma**
Keep sending the balls our way.
**[12:50] YC**
*He's lost all his energy.*
**[12:54] (Flashback) Um**
Play!
**[12:56] YC**
*Everyone's kindness hurts, doesn't it?*
**[12:59] YC**
*Can't forget that last hit, can you?*
**[13:04] Mi**
*Don't let it get to you.*
**[13:10] (Flashback) Um**
Ball four!
**[13:17] (Flashback) Ka**
Pitcher change!
**[13:19] (Flashback) Ka**
Kawakami!
**[13:25] [SONG] On-screen**
Yakushi
Seido
**[13:26] Sa**
*I see.*
**[13:29] Sa**
*I couldn't meet...*
**[13:32] Sa**
*...his expectations.*
**[13:37] (Flashback) Ka**
You gained valuable experience.
**[13:38] (Flashback) Ka**
Now, make something of it.
**[13:56] (Flashback) Ha**
A home run!
**[13:57] (Flashback) S1**
We're up by two runs again!
**[14:02] (Flashback) Sa**
Wow! They're really strong.
**[14:08] (Flashback) Sa**
I'll probably cause you
a little more trouble,
**[14:12] (Flashback) Sa**
but forgive me in advance.
**[14:17] (Flashback) Ch**
Yes, he hit a home run,
**[14:18] (Flashback) Ch**
but what's important
is how you handled it.
**[14:26] Sa**
*This...*
**[14:30] Sa**
*...is how an ace pitches.*
***SIGN*** Yakushi Seido
**[14:33] R2**
*Yakushi tried to catch up,*
**[14:35] R2**
* but Kawakami-kun really*
* persevered for Seido.*
**[14:43] Ka**
*I can't let Tanba-san's summer end with...*
**[14:50] Ka**
*...this game!*
**[14:54] R2**
* But the Yakushi batters slowly*
* adjusted to his pitch.*
**[14:59] (Flashback) Sa**
Focus on the batter!
**[15:00] (Flashback) Sa**
Don't worry about the runner!
**[15:03] (Flashback) Sa**
One out at a time!
**[15:05] Sa**
*I'm the one who started this negativity.*
**[15:10] Sa**
* The only thing I can do*
* from the bench is cheer them on.*
**[15:15] (Flashback) Y1**
Runners on first and third!
**[15:17] Sa**
*And now, I'm up?*
**[15:23] (Flashback) Sa**
That's intense.
**[15:25] (Flashback) An**
Seido High School has announced
a change in players.
**[15:29] (Flashback) An**
Replacing the eighth batter
and pitcher, Kawakami-kun...
**[15:35] (Flashback) An**
...is Tanba-kun.
**[15:38] (Flashback) An**
Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun.
**[15:44] (Flashback) YC**
This is intense.
**[15:46] (Flashback) YC**
You really know how to make things exciting.
**[15:51] (Flashback) YC**
You're the best.
**[15:58] (Flashback) Ta**
Will you entrust me
to carry on your passion?
**[16:04] (Flashback) Ka**
Tanba-san.
**[16:22] Ta**
*I'll just do...*
**[16:25] Ta**
*I'll just do what I can do right now.*
**[16:35] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[16:37] (Flashback) Um**
Batter out!
**[16:46] Mi**
* That was the best pitch you*
* could've given me, Tanba-san.*
**[16:51] Y1**
*It's not over yet.*
**[16:53] Y2**
*We still have another inning.*
**[16:56] Sa**
*We just need to bring him up to bat.*
**[16:59] Sa**
*That's all we need!*
**[17:02] (Flashback) Ka**
Tanba.
**[17:04] (Flashback) Ka**
We're up by three runs.
**[17:07] (Flashback) Ka**
It's in your hands now.
**[17:13] (Flashback) Yu**
Let's go!
**[17:15] (Flashback) SS**
Yeah!
**[17:19] (Flashback) Sa**
Three more outs!
**[17:21] (Flashback) Sa**
Let's stay focused this last inning!
**[17:24] (Flashback) Ha**
Let's focus!
**[17:27] (Flashback) YC**
You guys have faith in Raichi, too, right?
**[17:32] (Flashback) YC**
I haven't even thought
for a second that we'll lose.
**[17:41] Y1**
*We can't let it end.*
**[17:45] Y1**
*I have to get on base.*
**[17:47] Y1**
*No matter what!*
**[18:06] (Flashback) YC**
Dive for it, Ota!
**[18:18] YC**
*Hit it hard, Raichi.*
**[18:20] (Flashback) C1**
Tanba!
**[18:22] (Flashback) C2**
Raichi!
**[18:23] (Flashback) Ma**
Seido!
**[18:24] (Flashback) C3**
Yakushi!
**[18:26] (Flashback) Y1**
Raichi!
**[18:26] (Flashback) SS**
Seido! Seido! Seido!
**[18:27] (Flashback) Y1**
Smash it!
**[18:29] (Flashback) Y3**
Hit it!
**[18:32] (Flashback) Um**
Ball.
**[18:34] (Flashback) Ka**
So close!
**[18:35] (Flashback) S1**
That was fine!
**[18:37] (Flashback) Y1**
Smash it away!
**[18:39] (Flashback) Y1**
Raichi!
**[18:40] (Flashback) Y2**
Eyes on the ball!
**[18:42] (Flashback) Y3**
Swing for it!
**[18:50] Ra**
*I'll get a hit.*
**[18:52] Ra**
*I must!*
**[18:55] Mi**
*He's...*
**[19:01] Mi**
*We still have...*
**[19:03] Mi**
* ...a secret weapon*
* they don't know about.*
**[19:11] (Flashback) Um**
Foul!
**[19:12] (Flashback) Ra**
Hit!
**[19:15] Ra**
*The entire team's depending on me.*
**[19:19] YC**
*Don't tell me that idiot's...*
**[19:22] (Flashback) YC**
Raichi! Don't think!
**[19:25] (Flashback) YC**
Just do your usual thing!
**[19:28] (Flashback) YC**
Enjoy your battle with the pitcher!
**[19:34] Ta**
*I'll end this game right here.*
**[19:46] Ta**
*Right here!*
**[19:49] (Flashback) YY**
Raichi!
**[19:55] Ra**
*It's the same pitch.*
**[19:58] Ra**
*Fastball!*
**[20:01] Ra**
*This time...*
**[20:06] Ra**
*...I'll smash it away!*
**[20:23] YC**
*A forkball?*
**[20:25] YC**
*Where did that come from?*
**[20:31] YC**
*No.*
**[20:32] YC**
*When we were cornered,*
**[20:37] YC**
*the game was already over.*
**[20:40] (Flashback) Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[20:43] (Flashback) Um**
Game set!
**[20:46] (Flashback) Mi**
Nice pitch, Tanba-san!
**[20:50] (Flashback) Yu**
Nice pitch!
**[20:53] (Flashback) R1**
T-Todoroki-kun struck out.
**[20:57] (Flashback) R1**
But didn't Todoroki-kun's
swing look sluggish this time?
**[21:06] R2**
* He usually looks like he's enjoying*
* the battle against the pitcher.*
**[21:13] R2**
*But this time, in the last inning,*
**[21:17] R2**
*he tried to swing for his team.*
**[21:22] R2**
* A first-year felt everyone's*
* expectations as pressure,*
**[21:27] R2**
*but a third-year turned them into strength.*
**[21:27] [SONG] On-screen**
Yakushi
Seido
**[21:32] (Flashback) R2**
What turned out to be the key
to the final showdown...
**[21:36] (Flashback) R2**
...was the amount of time they had
spent with their teammates.
**[21:41] (Flashback) Um**
Bow!
**[21:42] (Flashback) EE**
Good game!
**[21:49] R2**
* Your high school baseball career*
* is only two-and-a-half years long.*
**[21:56] R2**
*However, even in that small time frame,*
**[22:00] R2**
*people can show incredible growth.*
**[23:35] R1**
Mine-san! Mine-san!
**[23:36] R2**
Hey, don't shout into my ears!
**[23:39] R1**
But we're writing about the super
intense tournament final next!
**[23:44] R2**
I know!
**[23:45] R2**
I hope you have the pictures ready.
**[23:47] R1**
Pictures? Oh, no!
**[23:49] R2**
Come on.
***SIGN*** The Summer Heat Haze
**[23:50] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond, Season 2*:
The Summer Heat Haze.
**[23:54] ---**
# 2 - The Summer Heat Haze
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***SIGN*** National High School
***SIGN*** National High School Baseball Tournament
***SIGN*** National High School Baseball Tournament West Tokyo Qualifier
***SIGN*** Final
**[00:12] R2**
* It's fair to say this year's final*
* was unlike anything before.*
**[00:18] R2**
* Two teams fought for one spot*
* to represent West Tokyo.*
**[00:23] R1**
I can't finish!
**[00:28] R1**
I want to go home.
**[00:31] R1**
Mine-san! Can you help me?
**[00:33] R2**
No, that's not my job.
**[00:38] R1**
Fine!
**[00:40] R1**
Let's see, each team's play style...
**[00:43] R2**
Last year's champions,
Inashiro Vocational School,
**[00:47] R2**
have played the game around
their ace, Narumiya-kun.
**[00:51] R2**
To beat Inashiro,
you have to get through him.
**[00:56] R2**
Seido, on the other hand,
**[00:59] R2**
has relied on their explosive lineup,
**[01:02] R2**
centered around their captain
and cleanup, Yuki-kun,
**[01:05] R2**
and their four-man pitcher relay.
**[01:10] R2**
The two first-year pitchers,
Furuya-kun and Sawamura-kun,
**[01:14] R2**
made a huge impact
on the outcome of the game.
**[01:18] R1**
Wow!
**[01:19] R1**
Thank you, Mine-san.
**[01:21] R1**
Seido's two first-year pitchers,
Furuya-kun and Sawamura-kun...
**[01:26] R2**
Don't use it word for word.
**[01:30] R1**
*Who would've thought...*
**[01:32] R1**
*...that the game would end like that?*
***SIGN*** The Summer Heat Haze
**[03:07] An**
The West Tokyo Qualifier final
is about to get underway.
**[03:12] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro is here to take their
second consecutive summer title.
**[03:16] (Flashback) An**
Seido is here to get revenge for last year
**[03:18] (Flashback) An**
and go to nationals
for the first time in six years!
**[03:21] (Flashback) An**
They're both top-tier teams nationally!
**[03:24] (Flashback) An**
Which one will take this game?
**[03:27] (Flashback) An**
Batting for Seido in the top of the first
**[03:31] (Flashback) An**
is their first batter and shortstop,
Kuramochi-kun.
**[03:35] (Flashback) Um**
Play!
**[03:37] Na**
* It's very clear you're*
* going for a bunt.*
**[03:44] (Flashback) Um**
Ball!
**[03:45] Ka**
*Good.*
**[03:47] Ka**
*Don't give him any easy strikes.*
**[03:55] (Flashback) Um**
Ball four!
**[03:56] (Flashback) Ku**
Right on!
**[03:59] (Flashback) Ma**
Don't walk him, stupid!
**[04:04] (Flashback) An**
Second batter and second baseman,
Ryosuke Kominato-kun.
**[04:12] Ma**
*Kominato's preparing for a bunt.*
**[04:15] Ma**
*I'm sure they'll do a sacrifice bunt here,*
**[04:18] (Flashback) Na**
Damn it!
**[04:19] Ma**
* but they might try to hit while*
* keeping Mei distracted with the runner.*
**[04:23] Ma**
*Let's focus on the batter, Mei.*
**[04:29] Na**
*I hate you guys.*
**[04:32] Na**
*So much.*
**[04:34] (Flashback) I1**
Steal!
**[04:35] (Flashback) An**
Oh! He's going for the steal!
**[04:38] (Flashback) Ma**
Not happening!
**[04:46] (Flashback) Um**
Safe!
**[04:50] (Flashback) An**
And he's safe!
**[04:51] (Flashback) An**
What a run it was!
**[04:52] (Flashback) An**
The battery saw it coming,
yet he still made it!
**[04:58] (Flashback) Ma**
First base!
**[05:00] (Flashback) Na**
I know!
**[05:03] (Flashback) An**
With a runner on third,
Inashiro could already lose a run here!
**[05:08] (Flashback) An**
Seido has some powerful
batters lined up next.
**[05:12] Ma**
*You should know, Mei.*
**[05:14] Ma**
*He's not gonna wait to swing.*
**[05:17] Ma**
*Let's get aggressive.*
**[05:21] Is**
*Give it to me!*
**[05:22] Is**
*Give it to me!*
**[05:24] Is**
*Come on!*
**[05:26] Is**
*Give me one to the inside!*
**[05:29] Is**
*Yes!*
**[05:29] Is**
*Just as predicted!*
**[05:33] Is**
*A slider?*
**[05:38] (Flashback) Ma**
Second! Back home!
**[05:40] (Flashback) An**
The outfieders were defending forward.
**[05:43] (Flashback) Sa**
Come on!
**[05:46] (Flashback) Na**
No way!
**[05:47] (Flashback) Is**
Fall!
**[05:49] (Flashback) An**
It's on the ground!
**[05:50] (Flashback) An**
Kuramochi steps home
after seeing the hit.
**[05:54] (Flashback) An**
Seido scores the first run!
**[05:56] (Flashback) R1**
That play was huge.
**[05:59] (Flashback) R2**
Yeah.
**[06:00] (Flashback) R2**
Kuramochi-kun's steal made this possible.
**[06:03] (Flashback) Sa**
Yeah!
**[06:05] (Flashback) R1**
Not to mention their next batter is...
**[06:07] (Flashback) An**
Fourth batter and first
baseman, Yuki-kun.
**[06:19] Ma**
*Calm down, Mei.*
**[06:20] Ma**
*He won't swing at any balls.*
**[06:26] Ch**
*Should be coming soon.*
**[06:29] Is**
*Don't hold back, you idiot.*
**[06:32] Mi**
* Mei's lost his cool*
* after giving up the run,*
**[06:35] Mi**
* so now's the best time*
* to hit his best pitch.*
**[06:38] Mi**
*And only you can do that.*
**[06:52] Mi**
*Yes! It's the change-up!*
**[06:55] Mi**
*He's waiting.*
**[06:56] Mi**
*He knew it was coming.*
**[07:06] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[07:07] (Flashback) Um**
Batter out!
**[07:09] Mi**
* Not only does it throw off*
* your timing,*
**[07:11] Mi**
*it also breaks like a screwball?*
**[07:14] Mi**
*This... is his change-up?*
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[07:18] R2**
Narumiya-kun hadn't given up
any runs this tournament
**[07:21] R2**
until Seido took the first of the game.
**[07:24] R2**
And then, it was Inashiro's turn to bat.
**[07:52] Ka**
*Crap.*
**[07:53] Ka**
*He's still a first-year?*
**[07:56] Ka**
*He's really a monster.*
**[08:02] Ka**
*He's got absolutely no control.*
**[08:04] Ka**
*Getting an easy pitch isn't very likely.*
**[08:08] Ka**
*Oh, never mind.*
**[08:12] Ka**
*Right on the money.*
**[08:18] Ka**
*Oh. So that's...*
**[08:21] Ka**
*...the splitter.*
**[08:22] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[08:23] (Flashback) Um**
Batter out!
**[08:25] (Flashback) Ka**
Strike out!
**[08:37] I1**
*You'll take me by force?*
**[08:44] I1**
*They were all fastballs?*
**[08:46] (Flashback) Ha**
Two consecutive strikeouts.
**[08:48] (Flashback) Ha**
He's on a roll.
**[08:49] (Flashback) Sa**
Too early to say that.
**[08:51] (Flashback) Sa**
He sometimes fails on us randomly.
**[09:03] (Flashback) M1**
Three consecutive strikeouts!
**[09:05] (Flashback) C1**
Is this kid for real?
**[09:07] (Flashback) C1**
He's a monster!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Stadium
National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers
**[09:15] R2**
Narumiya-kun allowed the first run,
**[09:17] R2**
but he continued to pitch well afterward.
**[09:22] R2**
Furya-kun also pitched well,
**[09:25] R2**
and the game was at a standstill.
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[09:33] (Flashback) An**
Batting fourth, first baseman, Yuki-kun.
**[09:51] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[09:53] (Flashback) Um**
Batter out!
**[10:00] (Flashback) Sa**
What's going on with the leader?
**[10:02] (Flashback) Sa**
Is he not feeling well?
**[10:03] (Flashback) Ha**
No, I don't think that's it.
**[10:07] Is**
*That arrogant, little...*
**[10:09] Is**
*He's only going all out against him.*
**[10:16] (Flashback) I1**
Got it!
**[10:18] (Flashback) Um**
Out!
**[10:19] (Flashback) An**
And that's the third out!
**[10:21] (Flashback) An**
Seido's offense ends with
three batters yet again!
**[10:25] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro's ace, Narumiya,
is slowly showing his strength!
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[10:34] (Flashback) An**
Batting fourth, catcher, Harada-kun.
**[10:47] Mi**
*He's holding his bat short again.*
**[10:51] Mi**
*Carlos is on second base.*
**[10:54] Mi**
*It's two outs, and first base is open.*
**[10:58] Mi**
*Let's get aggressive here.*
**[10:59] Mi**
*Don't be afraid to get aggressive.*
**[11:02] Mi**
*Furuya.*
**[11:14] Ma**
*A splitter?*
**[11:37] (Flashback) An**
Home in!
**[11:38] (Flashback) An**
The score's tied!
**[11:40] (Flashback) An**
He sent the ball to center field
while falling down!
**[11:43] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro's first hit is
their cleanup's RBI single!
**[11:49] (Flashback) An**
The ball goes high into right field!
**[11:51] (Flashback) Na**
Yes!
**[11:52] (Flashback) Na**
That one felt good!
**[11:55] (Flashback) An**
The runner on first just ran through third!
**[11:57] (Flashback) An**
And home in!
That's the second run!
**[11:59] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro managed to turn
the game around this inning!
**[12:07] (Flashback) Ka**
What's his pitch count?
**[12:08] (Flashback) Ka**
Sixty-eight after four innings.
**[12:12] (Flashback) Ka**
Go get Tanba.
**[12:14] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm putting him in.
**[12:16] (Flashback) An**
Seido High School is switching players.
**[12:20] (Flashback) Sa**
Tanba! Tanba!
**[12:24] (Flashback) An**
Replacing Furuya-kun
as pitcher is Tanba-kun.
**[12:28] (Flashback) An**
Pitcher, Tanba-kun.
**[12:31] (Flashback) An**
In left field, Kadota is stepping out,
**[12:33] (Flashback) An**
and Furuya is replacing him.
**[12:35] (Flashback) S1**
Furuya.
**[12:38] (Flashback) S1**
The game's just starting.
**[12:40] (Flashback) S2**
Good luck.
**[13:00] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[13:21] (Flashback) An**
And it's gone!
**[13:22] (Flashback) An**
Home run!
**[13:26] (Flashback) An**
Last year's champions
**[13:29] (Flashback) An**
have sent a clear message to Seido's ace!
**[13:34] (Flashback) Um**
Ball four!
**[13:39] (Flashback) Um**
Hit by pitch!
**[13:41] (Flashback) An**
Runners on first and second with no outs!
**[13:44] R2**
*Tanba-kun took the mound after Furuya-kun,*
**[13:47] R2**
* but after he gave up the home run,*
* everything went downhill.*
**[13:57] Mi**
* A good fastball brings life*
* to the breaking balls.*
**[14:03] Mi**
*Tanba-san.*
**[14:04] Mi**
*Be bold.*
**[14:10] Ta**
*A fastball...*
**[14:12] Ta**
*...to the inside?*
**[14:16] (Flashback) Ka**
You're a much better pitcher
than you give yourself credit for.
**[14:23] (Flashback) Ka**
Have some faith in your abilities.
**[14:33] Ka**
*Have faith!*
**[14:49] (Flashback) Ka**
Have some faith in your abilities.
**[15:01] (Flashback) An**
Out!
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[15:08] (Flashback) Ma**
Crush their efforts to turn this game around.
**[15:11] (Flashback) Na**
I'll just crush everyone who gets in my way.
**[15:20] Ku**
*A change-up?*
**[15:51] (Flashback) Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[16:02] (Flashback) Ku**
Ryo-san.
**[16:07] (Flashback) Ku**
I can't
**[16:09] (Flashback) Ku**
make you stop, Ryo-san.
**[16:14] (Flashback) Ku**
You're irreplaceable to this team.
**[16:21] (Flashback) Ku**
Let's...
**[16:24] (Flashback) Ku**
Let's definitely go...
**[16:28] (Flashback) Ku**
...to nationals.
**[16:58] (Flashback) An**
Out!
**[17:00] (Flashback) An**
And we go into the seventh!
**[17:03] (Flashback) Ry**
You saved us.
**[17:06] (Flashback) Ry**
Me. And the team.
**[17:10] (Flashback) Ry**
Nice cover.
**[17:16] (Flashback) Ku**
Thanks!
**[17:20] (Flashback) IC**
Harada.
**[17:22] (Flashback) Ma**
Yes, sir.
**[17:25] (Flashback) IC**
This is an important inning.
**[17:30] (Flashback) IC**
Don't give them a fighting chance.
**[17:36] R2**
Both teams were equal in terms
of both defense and offense.
**[17:40] R2**
But something unexpected
happened to Seido.
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[17:50] (Flashback) Yu**
Tanba!
**[17:52] (Flashback) Sa**
Tanba-san!
**[17:53] (Flashback) Mi**
Excuse me! Time out!
**[18:06] (Flashback) I1**
It doesn't look like he pulled a muscle.
**[18:09] (Flashback) I2**
It's probably just a cramp.
**[18:14] (Flashback) Ka**
How are you?
**[18:16] (Flashback) Ta**
I'm fine.
**[18:18] (Flashback) Ta**
I can do this.
**[18:20] (Flashback) Yu**
Stay calm, Tanba.
**[18:36] Ta**
*I can't leave...*
**[18:38] Ta**
*I can't leave the mound like this*
**[18:41] Ta**
*and cause trouble for the team!*
**[18:44] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[18:45] (Flashback) Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[18:47] (Flashback) Ka**
Nice pitch!
**[18:49] (Flashback) Ma**
Tanba-san!
**[18:50] Ta**
*I'm...*
**[18:53] Ta**
*I'm the ace...*
**[18:57] Ta**
*...on this team!*
**[19:04] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[19:08] (Flashback) Um**
Batter out!
**[19:09] (Flashback) Ta**
Let's go!
**[19:12] Na**
*Man, he's tough.*
**[19:15] Na**
* Quite honestly, I didn't think*
* he was this good of a pitcher.*
**[19:19] (Flashback) An**
Batting fourth, catcher,
Harada-kun.
**[19:23] Na**
*But he's at his limit.*
**[19:26] Na**
*Put an end to him, Masa-san.*
**[19:38] Ta**
*I'll stop him here.*
**[19:41] Ta**
*No matter what!*
**[19:48] (Flashback) Um**
Foul!
**[19:49] Ma**
*Damn.*
**[19:50] Ma**
*It didn't curve as much.*
**[19:53] Ma**
*Must be because I pulled it too much.*
**[19:57] (Flashback) Mi**
Tanba-san!
**[20:13] (Flashback) Um**
Ball!
**[20:15] (Flashback) Um**
Ball!
**[20:16] (Flashback) An**
Wide again!
**[20:18] (Flashback) An**
The count is 3-1.
**[20:35] (Flashback) Um**
Ball four!
**[20:37] (Flashback) An**
Looks like they've decided
to walk the cleanup
**[20:39] (Flashback) An**
to face Narumiya, the fifth batter!
**[20:47] (Flashback) Na**
So you're not worried about me?
**[20:50] (Flashback) Mi**
Time out, please.
**[21:03] (Flashback) An**
Seido High School is switching players.
**[21:09] (Flashback) An**
Replacing the pitcher, Tanba-kun...
**[21:15] (Flashback) An**
...is Sawamura-kun.
**[21:22] R2**
Sawamura-kun's pitching
was quite astonishing.
**[21:27] R2**
And then, the shocking end.
**[21:32] R2**
Hey, did you finish writing
about the second half?
**[21:47] R1**
Glasses...
**[21:50] R1**
Ow!
**[21:52] R1**
Huh?
**[21:53] R1**
Where are the cute boys in glasses?
**[21:55] R2**
Shut up and get back to work!
**[21:57] R2**
You can't leave until you finish.
**[21:59] R1**
What?
**[23:35] R1**
Mine-san! Mine-san!
**[23:36] R2**
Hey, don't yell into my ear!
**[23:38] R1**
I need help!
**[23:39] R1**
My writing skills can't do justice
**[23:42] R1**
to the incredible end to the game.
**[23:43] R2**
How long have you been in this business?
**[23:45] R1**
Um... When did I start working here?
**[23:48] (Flashback) R2**
How should I know?
***SIGN*** The Kings of Summer
**[23:50] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Kings of Summer.
# 3 - The Kings of Summer
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:01] R2**
*West Tokyo Tournament final.*
**[00:03] R2**
*Inashiro versus Seido.*
**[00:07] R2**
* In the bottom of the seventh inning,*
* Seido was defending.*
**[00:10] R2**
* Tanba-kun had been pitching well*
* after switching with Furuya-kun,*
***SIGN*** Furuya
**[00:16] R2**
*but something terrible happened to him.*
**[00:19] R2**
* And in perhaps the most*
* important part of the game,*
**[00:23] R2**
*Coach Kataoka chose to go with...*
**[00:28] (Flashback) An**
Pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[00:33] (Flashback) Ta**
Sawamura.
**[00:39] (Flashback) Yu**
Tanba.
**[00:44] (Flashback) Yu**
We won't let it end here.
**[00:49] (Flashback) Yu**
We'll give you...
**[00:50] (Flashback) Yu**
...another chance.
**[00:53] (Flashback) Yu**
We'll put you back on the mound again!
**[01:02] (Flashback) Mi**
I hope you know your job.
**[01:07] (Flashback) Mi**
Your job isn't to pitch well.
**[01:12] (Flashback) Mi**
It's to pitch with energy.
***SIGN*** The Kings of Summer
**[02:58] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[03:02] Na**
*What's with his form?*
**[03:06] Na**
*I can't see the ball!*
**[03:12] (Flashback) Um**
Strike!
**[03:14] Na**
*What? Again?*
**[03:16] (Flashback) I1**
Another inside pitch?
**[03:19] C2**
*Three consecutive pitches...*
**[03:21] C2**
*...to the inside?*
**[03:23] Na**
*You little... Don't get cocky!*
**[03:38] R2**
*In the final of the tournament,*
**[03:41] R2**
* Sawamura-kun pitched confidently*
* after taking Tanba-kun's spot.*
**[03:45] R2**
*His sucess gave Seido a chance.*
**[03:49] R2**
*Coach Kataoka's pitcher relay*
**[03:52] R2**
*may not have gone as he intended,*
**[03:55] R2**
*but it was ultimately a success.*
**[03:58] R2**
* The top of the eighth was*
* a turning point for Seido.*
**[04:03] (Flashback) Ka**
If we continue to play like we have,
**[04:06] (Flashback) Ka**
we can't win.
**[04:09] (Flashback) Ka**
Swing with your normal form until the end!
**[04:19] (Flashback) An**
Finally after seven innings,
**[04:21] (Flashback) An**
could this be the spark Seido needed?
**[04:24] (Flashback) Sa**
Well hit, Furuya!
**[04:26] (Flashback) Sa**
Leave the rest to me!
***SIGN*** touch
**[04:34] (Flashback) An**
A successful sacrifice bunt!
**[04:40] (Flashback) I1**
Mei!
**[04:42] (Flashback) An**
First base! Safe!
**[04:44] (Flashback) An**
One out with runners on first and third!
**[04:53] (Flashback) Ma**
A squeeze bunt after two strikes?
**[04:58] (Flashback) Ma**
First base!
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[05:03] (Flashback) An**
Seido finally scores
in the eighth inning!
**[05:05] (Flashback) An**
And a runner is still on second!
**[05:09] An**
* Pinch hitting for the second batter*
* and baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun,*
**[05:14] An**
*is Haruichi Kominato-kun.*
**[05:19] (Flashback) Ry**
Smack the first pitch, Haruichi.
**[05:24] (Flashback) Ry**
You've got this.
**[05:49] (Flashback) An**
It's a hit!
**[05:51] (Flashback) An**
Both left and center ran
for it but were a step away!
**[05:54] (Flashback) An**
Pinch hitter Kominato hit one
into the left while breaking his bat!
**[06:00] (Flashback) Is**
Thanks for setting up the stage for me!
**[06:05] (Flashback) An**
Isashiki fought for a walk!
**[06:41] Ma**
* He's reacted well to both*
* a forkball and a high ball.*
**[06:46] Ma**
*Mei's fastball is definitely at its peak.*
**[06:50] Ma**
*The pitch that could make it even better...*
**[06:54] Ma**
*...is his change-up.*
**[07:01] Na**
*I can hear you all loud and clear,*
**[07:06] Na**
*even if you don't scream.*
**[07:08] Na**
* It's the ace's job to meet*
* everyone's expectations.*
**[07:17] Na**
*I still have to redeem myself at nationals.*
**[07:21] Na**
*So I'll...*
**[07:26] Na**
*I'll perfect this pitch right here, and...*
**[07:40] Na**
*...we'll go to nationals!*
**[07:48] Ch**
*A change-up?*
**[07:51] Ma**
*Yes!*
**[07:53] Ma**
*We've got him off balance.*
**[08:10] (Flashback) Is**
Yeah!
**[08:12] (Flashback) I1**
Carlos!
**[08:13] (Flashback) Sa**
Come on!
**[08:17] (Flashback) An**
Both the second and
third base runners scored!
**[08:23] (Flashback) An**
The cleanup turned the game
around with a clean hit!
**[08:27] (Flashback) An**
Yuki's RBI double in the eighth inning
**[08:31] (Flashback) An**
finally puts Seido on top!
**[08:38] R2**
* Narumiya-kun tried to*
* finish with his change-up,*
**[08:41] R2**
*but Yuki-kun got a beautiful hit off*
**[08:44] R2**
*and managed to turn the game around.*
**[08:47] R2**
*In the bottom of the eighth,*
**[08:48] R2**
* Miyuki-kun made a bold call*
* with a runner on base.*
**[08:54] Sa**
* If he's telling me to throw it,*
* then he trusts me, right?*
**[08:59] Sa**
*That I can do it.*
**[09:10] I1**
*Inside.*
**[09:11] I1**
*Right where I wanted it!*
**[09:22] (Flashback) An**
Out!
**[09:23] (Flashback) An**
It's a double play!
**[09:25] (Flashback) An**
We go into the next inning!
**[09:28] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro couldn't score in
the bottom of the eighth!
**[09:31] (Flashback) An**
They got a runner on base,
but then went down after three batters!
**[09:36] R2**
* What happened in the eighth inning*
* was crucial for both teams.*
**[09:41] R2**
* For Inashiro, their ace*
* unbelievably gave up three runs.*
**[09:45] R2**
* For Seido, Sawamura-kun managed*
* to keep Inashiro down.*
**[09:55] (Flashback) An**
With no outs, there's a runner
in scoring position!
**[10:01] (Flashback) I1**
Can't make third!
**[10:03] R2**
* Then, Inashiro's infielders*
* gathered around the mound.*
**[10:09] (Flashback) I1**
Infield all in?
**[10:11] (Flashback) I2**
Yeah.
**[10:12] (Flashback) I2**
Watch out for their squeeze bunt.
**[10:14] (Flashback) I3**
We still have a chance to bat.
**[10:17] (Flashback) I3**
Let's defend this inning
and switch to offense on a high note!
**[10:20] (Flashback) I4**
Yeah.
**[10:22] (Flashback) Na**
It's not hot enough.
**[10:28] (Flashback) Na**
The mound at nationals
**[10:30] (Flashback) Na**
was much hotter.
**[10:34] (Flashback) Na**
Much...
**[10:36] (Flashback) Na**
Much...
**[10:42] (Flashback) Na**
Maybe it's because I always
imagined myself at the nationals...
**[10:48] (Flashback) Na**
And I know it sounds strange
after giving up four runs, but...
***SIGN*** Seido Inashiro
**[10:54] (Flashback) Na**
I can't picture us losing.
**[10:59] (Flashback) Na**
I can't picture us losing this game.
**[11:07] (Flashback) Na**
Oops! Did I worry you?
**[11:10] (Flashback) Na**
Does it sound like I've gone crazy?
**[11:15] R2**
* Narumiya-kun is undoubtedly*
* the true ace of Inashiro.*
**[11:21] Na**
*I'm still stuck in last summer.*
**[11:32] Na**
* You guys don't know*
* what nationals is like.*
**[11:38] Na**
*Unless I...*
**[11:39] Na**
*Unless I go to nationals again,*
**[11:45] Na**
*my summer season will never start.*
**[11:57] (Flashback) Um**
Out!
**[12:00] (Flashback) An**
Seido doesn't get the run!
**[12:06] (Flashback) An**
Strike out!
**[12:08] (Flashback) An**
His change-up comes through!
**[12:13] (Flashback) An**
The crowd is going wild about the ace
who pitched all nine innings!
**[12:19] R2**
*And we went into the bottom of the ninth.*
**[12:22] R2**
*If Seido managed to persevere,*
**[12:24] R2**
* they would make the nationals*
* for the first time in six years.*
**[12:27] (Flashback) Ka**
Listen up!
**[12:28] (Flashback) Ka**
They're coming after a run
with everything they've got.
**[12:31] (Flashback) Ka**
Be careful about getting each out!
**[12:34] (Flashback) Ka**
Don't think you've won
until the very end!
**[12:36] (Flashback) SS**
Yes, sir!
**[12:37] R2**
* On the other hand,*
* if Inashiro couldn't score,*
**[12:42] R2**
*they'd be denied their trip to the nationals.*
**[12:44] (Flashback) IC**
Well?
**[12:45] (Flashback) IC**
Do you have a clear vision of our victory?
**[12:48] (Flashback) II**
Yes, sir!
**[12:50] (Flashback) IC**
Listen up.
**[12:51] (Flashback) IC**
We don't need two runs.
**[12:53] (Flashback) IC**
Just get one run.
**[12:55] (Flashback) IC**
If we go into extra innings,
**[12:57] (Flashback) IC**
we will win.
**[13:00] R2**
*Bottom of the ninth.*
**[13:01] R2**
*Three more outs until the game ended.*
**[13:03] R2**
*There was immense pressure on everyone.*
**[13:08] Sa**
*In order to live,*
**[13:10] Sa**
*I have to beat them!*
**[13:13] Sa**
*I can't lose.*
**[13:20] Sa**
*I can't...*
**[13:22] Sa**
*...let them overwhelm me!*
**[13:27] (Flashback) Sa**
Harucchi!
**[13:30] (Flashback) Um**
Out!
**[13:36] R2**
*Two more outs.*
**[13:42] Mi**
*Bad pitch!*
**[13:47] (Flashback) Um**
Foul!
**[13:49] Ca**
*If you give me a nice one, I'm gonna hit it.*
**[13:57] Sa**
*What drives you so much?*
**[14:03] Sa**
*Why do you fight so hard?*
**[14:09] Sa**
*I don't know what the nationals are like,*
**[14:14] Sa**
*but if I run away here,*
**[14:17] Sa**
*I feel like I'll never be able to pitch.*
**[14:24] Sa**
*I'm not running away!*
**[14:33] (Flashback) II**
Yes!
**[14:43] R2**
*At last, with just one more out,*
**[14:45] R2**
*Seido would go to nationals.*
**[14:50] (Flashback) CC**
One more out! One more out!
**[14:59] Ku**
*We've got this.*
**[15:01] I1**
*We're gonna win!*
**[15:06] Is**
*We're gonna make it!*
***SIGN*** Hanshin Koshien Stadium
**[15:09] (Flashback) SS**
We're going to nationals!
**[15:19] Sa**
*I can't be overwhelmed.*
**[15:21] (Flashback) C1**
Sawamura!
**[15:22] (Flashback) C3**
Finish it!
**[15:23] (Flashback) C2**
Shirakawa-kun!
**[15:25] Sa**
*I can't run away here!*
**[15:28] Sa**
*Further...*
**[15:31] Sa**
*Further in!*
**[15:46] (Flashback) Um**
Hit by pitch!
**[15:49] R2**
*The HBP of Doom.*
**[15:53] R2**
* The pressure of pitching in the*
* final inning of the tournament final*
**[15:58] R2**
*was too much for a first-year to handle.*
**[16:02] R2**
* Then Kawakami-kun took*
* the baton to close the game.*
**[16:07] (Flashback) Ka**
I won't run away.
**[16:09] (Flashback) Ka**
I'll get aggressive, just like you did.
**[16:13] (Flashback) An**
Two outs and a man on first
at the bottom of the ninth!
**[16:16] (Flashback) An**
Kawakami has taken the mound
to get the final out for Seido.
**[16:20] (Flashback) An**
Here's his first pitch.
**[16:26] (Flashback) An**
A strike to the outside!
**[16:29] (Flashback) An**
Pitch two!
**[16:33] (Flashback) An**
A slider dodges the bat!
**[16:36] (Flashback) An**
He has quickly cornered the batter!
**[16:39] (Flashback) ---**
Yoshi-san!
**[16:41] (Flashback) ---**
Come on, Yoshi-san!
**[16:49] (Flashback) An**
His third pitch goes in a little high.
**[16:54] (Flashback) An**
The slider to the outside is a ball!
**[16:59] (Flashback) I1**
Good eyes!
**[17:00] (Flashback) I2**
You've got this!
**[17:04] R2**
*Just one pitch would decide the game.*
**[17:10] (Flashback) An**
Ball!
**[17:23] (Flashback) An**
He fought for a walk!
**[17:26] (Flashback) An**
That's two walks in a row
for Seido at two outs.
**[17:33] (Flashback) An**
With a runner in a scoring position,
the cleanup is at bat!
**[17:38] R2**
*But Seido would not back down.*
**[17:43] (Flashback) Yu**
Let's trust the work we've put in.
**[17:49] SS**
* If we play the baseball*
* that we've practiced...*
**[17:56] (Flashback) Yu**
Let's go!
**[17:57] (Flashback) SS**
Yeah!
**[17:59] SS**
*...results will follow naturally!*
**[18:02] Mi**
*We can't win if we stay passive.*
**[18:05] Mi**
*Give me one to the inside.*
**[18:09] Ma**
*I'll end it.*
**[18:12] Ma**
*I'll end the game.*
**[18:51] (Flashback) Um**
Safe! Safe!
**[18:56] (Flashback) SS**
Home!
**[18:58] Ku**
*Crap!*
**[18:59] (Flashback) Ku**
Miyuki!
**[19:17] (Flashback) An**
He scores!
**[19:21] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro ties the game
**[19:23] (Flashback) An**
at the last second!
**[19:31] (Flashback) An**
Inashiro has tied up
the game at the last second.
**[19:37] (Flashback) Ka**
It's not over!
**[19:38] (Flashback) Ka**
Switch gears!
**[19:42] Ka**
* Defend this inning*
* and segue into the next.*
**[19:47] Ka**
*Don't forget what you have to do now!*
**[19:52] Yu**
*That's right.*
**[19:55] Is**
*It's not over.*
**[20:15] SS**
*Get your chin up.*
**[20:19] SS**
*The game isn't over yet.*
**[20:38] Is**
*No way!*
**[20:42] Is**
*No!*
**[20:50] SS**
*No!*
**[21:11] R2**
* The West Tokyo tournament*
* final was seized by Inashiro.*
***SIGN*** Narumiya Loses Steam
After 14 Innings
**[21:23] R2**
* Inashiro took second*
* at the summer nationals.*
**[21:32] R2**
* I'm excited to see the fall*
* season with new teams.*
**[21:35] R2**
*Inashiro, Seido,*
**[21:38] R2**
*Ichidai, Yakushi, Teito...*
**[21:42] R2**
*There are many strong schools.*
**[21:47] R2**
* The fall tournament will*
* also lead to nationals.*
**[21:58] R2**
*Now, the battle for the top begins once more.*
**[23:35] Mi**
The fall tournament finally begins.
**[23:37] Mi**
We're up against Teito
from East Tokyo first.
**[23:39] Sa**
They made to the round of 16
in the summer nationals,
**[23:42] Sa**
and their ace is a first-year
named Taiyo Mukai.
**[23:44] Sa**
A first-year?
**[23:46] Mu**
I'm the best pitcher in my generation.
**[23:48] Sa**
We're gonna win!
***SIGN*** The Fall Tournament Begins!
**[23:49] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Fall Tournament Begins!
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 4 - The Fall Tournament Begins!
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***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[00:00] Ma**
Our first opponent is Teito?
**[00:05] Ku**
We're in the worst possible bracket.
**[00:06] Ku**
Your luck at drawing is so unreliable.
**[00:10] Mi**
Isn't it exciting?
**[00:11] Ku**
It's not funny!
***SIGN*** The Fall Tournament Begins!
**[01:47] Re**
They've been to the nationals
twenty-one times,
**[01:51] Re**
and they've won twice.
**[01:54] Re**
They do so well every year that it's strange
**[01:57] Re**
not to see them at nationals.
**[02:00] Re**
Captain and catcher, Kengo Inui,
hits hard and throws hard.
**[02:03] Re**
Taiyo Mukai pitched
at nationals as a first-year.
**[02:08] Re**
These two started at nationals
and led the team.
**[02:12] Re**
They got the team to the round of 16.
**[02:15] Mi**
They have a second-year
who can throw at 87 mph,
**[02:19] Mi**
but Taiyo is probably their real ace.
**[02:21] Ku**
He's a southpaw sidearm,
and his best pitch is the screwball.
**[02:24] Sh**
It's not a common pitch,
so it might be problematic.
**[02:28] Mi**
It breaks in from behind
for lefty batters, too.
**[02:31] Ka**
Pass up the low breaking balls,
**[02:34] Ka**
and aim for the ones
that come a little higher.
**[02:36] Ka**
Let's follow this simple strategy.
**[02:39] Ka**
We'll do more hit and runs, too.
**[02:41] Ka**
Put pressure on the pitcher
by running aggressively.
**[02:45] Ka**
They'll have a strategy against us, too.
**[02:47] Ka**
It's all about how composed
you can be under pressure.
**[02:52] Ka**
Learn to enjoy playing
against strong opponents.
**[02:54] Ka**
Let's have fun and win!
**[02:57] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[02:58] Oc**
* Their first game is against*
* the tournament favorite.*
**[03:01] Oc**
* At this point, I'd really like*
* to leave this game to Furuya alone.*
**[03:06] Oc**
* Give him the much-needed experience*
* he needs before I take the reins.*
**[03:10] Oc**
*Oh, well. My time will come soon enough.*
**[03:14] Oc**
* I should probably talk to*
* the players I favor beforehand.*
**[03:19] Sa**
Damn! It's too high!
**[03:21] S1**
No, it's not that bad.
**[03:24] Sa**
* Focusing too much on my aim*
* doesn't quite work.*
**[03:27] Sa**
* I think staring at the mitt*
* is making me too tense.*
**[03:30] Sa**
*I need to relax.*
**[03:32] [SONG] On-screen**
relaxed
**[03:34] S1**
What are you smiling for?
**[03:36] Sa**
*I just tighten up at the last second...*
**[03:40] Sa**
*...into my fingertips.*
**[03:44] S1**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[03:46] Sa**
It felt good!
**[03:48] Sa**
*That's the key!*
**[03:50] Sa**
I need to write it down,
so I don't forget!
**[03:52] Sa**
No! No time for that!
**[03:54] Sa**
I've gotta pound it into my body!
**[03:56] S1**
Calm down!
**[03:58] S1**
*He's probably focused on aiming,*
**[04:00] S1**
* but I think his pitch is sharper*
* than usual because he's more relaxed.*
**[04:05] Sa**
Relaxed, and then...
**[04:08] Oc**
*It's not bad.*
**[04:10] Oc**
*But...*
**[04:11] Oc**
*If he can't pitch to the inside,*
**[04:13] Oc**
*he's useless on the mound.*
**[04:17] Oc**
* If he won't pitch in games,*
* maybe he'll be useful in a different way.*
**[04:21] Sa**
Sergeant!
**[04:22] Sa**
Are you perhaps free right now?
**[04:27] Sa**
Yes, you with the droopy brows!
**[04:30] Sa**
If you are, could you be an umpire?
**[04:32] Oc**
I'm not exactly free.
**[04:34] Sa**
What are you saying?
**[04:35] Sa**
You're always taking naps in the dugout.
**[04:37] Sa**
I'm sure it's not easy
to be around so many new faces,
**[04:41] Sa**
but how about trying to mingle a little?
**[04:47] Oc**
I'm not a transfer student.
**[04:49] S1**
I'm sorry. He's a little special.
***SIGN*** shuffle shuffle
**[04:52] Oc**
What a drag.
**[04:55] S1**
*He's so slow!*
**[04:57] Sa**
When it's a strike,
please say it loud and clear!
**[05:00] Sa**
Don't be shy!
**[05:02] Oc**
* Is he trying to befriend me,*
* knowing I'm the next coach?*
**[05:06] Oc**
*No, he's not that smart.*
**[05:13] Oc**
Say, do you want to switch to sidearm?
**[05:19] Oc**
You practice because you don't want to lose.
**[05:22] Oc**
That's what you said.
**[05:24] Oc**
Then instead of wasting
your shoulder away right here,
**[05:28] Oc**
why don't you become
a practice pitcher for the team?
***SIGN*** National Champions
**[05:37] Oc**
At your level, that's all you're worth.
**[05:46] Ta**
That is crazy fast.
**[05:48] Ta**
Are you sure someone
actually throws that fast, Inui-san?
**[05:52] In**
Taiyo,
**[05:53] In**
you probably don't know because
you didn't come to the practice game,
**[05:57] In**
but there is.
**[05:59] In**
He's a first-year, too.
**[06:04] In**
They have a unique southpaw, too.
**[06:06] In**
He pitched against Inashiro,
and he's a first-year, too.
**[06:10] Ta**
Well, I don't exactly know much
about the pitchers from the west division,
**[06:14] Ta**
and they're not from Tokyo, right?
**[06:18] Ta**
I've never heard of them.
**[06:21] Ta**
*Screw those guys.*
**[06:24] Ta**
*I'm the best pitcher of my generation.*
**[06:31] Ta**
I won't let Tokyo be taken over by outsiders.
**[06:40] In**
Nice pitch.
**[06:42] Ta**
What was with that silence?
**[06:44] Sa**
Here I go!
***SIGN*** TOSS
**[06:55] Sa**
Yes!
**[06:56] Sa**
What do you think of my sidearm?
**[06:58] Sa**
I think it's good!
**[07:01] Mi**
Yeah, nice joke.
**[07:04] Ku**
Hilarious.
**[07:05] Ku**
Good joke, Sawamura.
**[07:07] Sa**
W-Was it really that weird?
**[07:09] Oc**
*How can he be this bad?*
**[07:12] Sa**
We're up against a southpaw
sidearm pitcher next.
**[07:16] Sa**
So as the only southpaw here,
I thought I'd help out!
**[07:22] SS**
I see.
**[07:23] Sa**
What's that supposed to mean?
**[07:25] Mi**
Did you think up that idea yourself?
**[07:27] Sa**
Sir!
**[07:28] Sa**
I got a bit of advice
from the sergeant, sir!
**[07:32] SS**
Who?
**[07:33] SS**
Sergeant?
**[07:43] S1**
*Practice pitcher?*
**[07:44] S1**
*And switching to sidearm?*
**[07:50] Sa**
I see. That's a good idea.
**[07:54] Sa**
I'd get more practice out
of pitching at batters,
**[07:59] Sa**
and if that's going to help out the team,
**[08:02] Sa**
it might be a good idea.
**[08:06] S1**
Wait! Are you serious, Sawamura?
You're okay with that?
**[08:08] Oc**
*Oh?*
**[08:10] Oc**
* So he isn't exactly oblivious*
* to his current situation.*
**[08:14] Sa**
Boss! I'll pitch!
**[08:16] Sa**
There're four more days until the game!
**[08:18] Sa**
Just give me the go, and I'll pitch all I can!
**[08:22] Sa**
I could even go submarine,
too, if you'd like!
**[08:25] Ka**
*Sawamura.*
**[08:27] Ka**
*Do you know what you're saying?*
**[08:30] Ka**
* You're basically saying*
* you'll give up the ace position.*
**[08:36] Ha**
*Eijun-kun.*
**[08:40] Ka**
We don't need a clown sidearm pitcher.
**[08:43] Ka**
You're interfering with our practice. Go away!
**[08:46] Sa**
*I-Interfering?!*
**[08:49] Ka**
Start warming up!
**[08:51] Sa**
*It's not like I want to do this.*
**[08:56] Sa**
*I just wanted to help out the team.*
**[09:01] Ka**
Sawamura.
**[09:03] Ka**
I thought you were eagerly
practicing your outside pitch.
**[09:09] Ka**
Why did you give that up?
**[09:12] Ka**
Trying to help out the team?
**[09:15] Ka**
Well, thank you for trying.
**[09:18] Ka**
But if you change your form
to a sloppy sidearm,
**[09:21] Ka**
what will you have left?
**[09:27] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[09:28] Ka**
We'll have situational field practice again.
**[09:31] Ka**
Have the pitchers ready, too.
**[09:33] Mi**
Yes, sir.
**[09:34] Ka**
Batters, practice sign exchange with runners!
**[09:37] Ka**
Pressure the pitcher from the base!
**[09:39] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[09:40] Mi**
Coach.
**[09:41] Mi**
Should I let Sawamura pitch, as well?
**[09:44] Ka**
Yes.
**[09:45] Ka**
Tell him to pitch with his normal form.
**[09:48] Ka**
He's a valuable pitcher,
and if he breaks his form right now,
**[09:52] Ka**
it'll ruin our chances of winning.
**[10:01] Oc**
*A valuable pitcher?*
**[10:04] Oc**
*You've gotta be kidding.*
**[10:06] Oc**
*A sloppy sidearm is better than nothing.*
**[10:10] Mi**
Runner on first!
**[10:12] Mi**
No outs!
**[10:18] Mi**
Give me a low one!
**[10:21] S1**
Steal!
**[10:24] S2**
First!
**[10:26] Mi**
Nice one, Furuya!
**[10:27] Mi**
You jammed the batter.
**[10:29] Mi**
Even if you allow runners,
you'll do fine if you pitch low.
**[10:32] Mi**
Don't try to get lazy strikes.
**[10:35] Mi**
The Teito batters will have a field day.
**[10:39] Mi**
Next, Sawamura!
**[10:40] Sa**
Y-Yes, sir!
**[10:42] Mi**
Outfield, home plate!
**[10:45] Oc**
* Situational practice might be good,*
* but you do this all the time.*
**[10:50] Oc**
*Unlike the summer tournament,*
**[10:53] Oc**
*all the teams are still adjusting in the fall.*
**[10:57] Oc**
* So it really comes down to*
* what the coach can do.*
**[11:03] Oc**
* How do you plan to win against*
* the nationally acclaimed Teito?*
**[11:09] Oc**
* I want to know your ability*
* as a baseball coach,*
**[11:12] Oc**
*not as a mentor.*
**[11:17] (Flashback) Ka**
Why did you give that up?
**[11:21] S1**
Sawamura, you look stiff!
**[11:23] S1**
Relax!
**[11:25] Sa**
*I did it because I wasn't confident.*
**[11:29] [SONG] On-screen**
relaxed
**[11:32] Sa**
*There's only one thing I can do.*
**[11:34] [SONG] On-screen**
super relaxed
**[11:38] Sa**
*Damn it!*
**[11:42] Sa**
*I'm so stupid!*
**[11:47] (Flashback) A1**
What is baseball to you, Coach Okamoto?
**[11:50] (Flashback) Ok**
Fire.
**[11:51] (Flashback) Ok**
The coach's and the players' spirits
clash aggressively, and sparks fly!
**[11:56] (Flashback) Ok**
That's what starts it all.
***SIGN*** Teito Junior & Senior High School
**[11:58] (Flashback) Ok**
No matter how good you become technically,
**[12:00] (Flashback) Ok**
or how good your practice environment is,
**[12:02] (Flashback) Ok**
if the players on the field are empty,
there's no chance you can win!
**[12:06] Ok**
You idiot!
**[12:08] Ok**
What was that?
**[12:09] T1**
I'll catch the next one! Gimme another!
**[12:11] Ok**
Cocky.
**[12:13] Ok**
Here!
**[12:15] (Flashback) Ok**
What controls your techniques and body?
**[12:17] (Flashback) Ok**
The heart!
**[12:19] (Flashback) Ok**
It is my role as the coach
to build the fire within the players!
**[12:24] Ok**
You're losing focus right when you catch!
**[12:26] A1**
He's still as passionate as ever.
**[12:29] A2**
He's already sixty-five, right?
**[12:31] Ok**
If you can't even catch properly,
how will you take the top, stupids?
**[12:35] A1**
You have to push yourself to catch those.
**[12:38] A1**
He's a master at feeding.
**[12:41] A2**
Looks like the impenetrable defense
is still there in the new team.
**[12:47] Mi**
Second base!
**[12:49] Mi**
Nice, Furuya!
**[12:50] S1**
Nice fielding!
***SIGN*** blush
**[12:53] S2**
Don't get excited!
**[12:55] Ka**
Listen to Miyuki and throw as he says!
**[12:58] Ka**
Teito has a lot of fast runners this year!
**[13:04] Ka**
Discern the situation
before the play happens!
**[13:07] Ka**
Don't just go with the flow!
**[13:09] Ka**
The tougher the situation,
the more you have to talk!
***SIGN*** super relaxed
***SIGN*** super relaxed
**[13:14] Ma**
You okay?
**[13:18] Um**
Strike!
**[13:21] Sh**
On the outside edge?
**[13:22] Mi**
Yeah, doesn't it feel far away?
**[13:25] Mi**
That was a good pitch!
**[13:26] Sa**
Wasn't it?
**[13:29] Mi**
But can you do something
about your smile?
**[13:33] Sa**
What?
**[13:34] Sa**
Why would I smile on the battlefield?
**[13:37] Sa**
*It's way better to practice with batters.*
**[13:42] (Flashback) Ka**
Why did you give that up?
**[13:45] Sa**
*I won't waver anymore.*
**[13:49] [SONG] On-screen**
super relaxed
**[13:50] Sa**
*I've decided!*
**[13:51] Mi**
Hey! Your face!
**[13:55] Sa**
Right on!
**[13:57] Mi**
That was a ball, stupid!
**[13:58] Ku**
The ball goes away from the inside.
**[14:01] Ku**
It's not bad practice,
**[14:04] Ku**
but a sidearm would have a bigger angle.
**[14:08] Ku**
You guys played against
Mukai in junior high, right?
**[14:11] Ka**
He definitely has a bigger angle,
**[14:14] Ka**
but his use of ins, outs, and corners
was just on a different level.
**[14:21] To**
He got us good in the last tournament.
**[14:24] Ka**
He got really good in his third year.
**[14:27] Sa**
*Ins and outs?*
**[14:29] Ka**
*And the corners?*
**[14:31] Ka**
He rarely throws meatballs,
and he finishes with a breaking ball.
**[14:35] Ka**
Most batters get jammed on his low pitch.
**[14:41] Ka**
Don't swing at the balls.
**[14:43] Ka**
That's the bare minimum
in taking him down.
**[14:49] Ta**
Next, deep corner.
**[14:53] In**
*Deep corner.*
**[14:55] In**
*I first heard this expression six months ago.*
**[14:59] Ta**
Huh? Nine sections?
**[15:01] T1**
With your control, I don't see why not.
**[15:06] Ta**
To be honest, nine's too easy.
**[15:11] T1**
What?
**[15:12] T1**
Why would you need more than nine?
**[15:16] In**
*When I heard what this new first-year said,*
**[15:20] In**
*I thought I had been struck by lightning.*
**[15:24] In**
*In-out and high-low.*
**[15:27] In**
* Having the control to pitch*
* to the four corners is already pretty good.*
**[15:33] In**
*Nine requires more control.*
**[15:35] (Flashback) Ta**
I mean, I'm not throwing
to a target on a wall, you know.
**[15:40] (Flashback) Ta**
The strike zone has depth.
**[15:47] (Flashback) Ta**
When I discovered this in junior high,
**[15:49] (Flashback) Ta**
I grew to love pitching.
**[15:52] (Flashback) Ta**
Or maybe I became a junkie?
**[15:57] In**
*Depth?*
**[15:59] In**
* Let's say we split the strike zone*
* into nine sections.*
**[16:03] In**
*You want to add depth?*
**[16:07] In**
*Is this what Taiyo sees?*
**[16:11] In**
*A three-dimensional strike zone?*
**[16:19] (Flashback) Ta**
That was a strike, right?
**[16:22] In**
*Lightning strikes once more!*
**[16:24] In**
*H-He literally plays on a different dimension.*
**[16:30] (Flashback) Ta**
Can I pitch another one, Inui-san?
**[16:35] Ok**
*But there are exceptions.*
**[16:38] Ok**
* A rare breed of players*
* who burn hot without my assistance.*
**[16:44] Ok**
*Taiyo Mukai.*
**[16:46] Ok**
*We've taken the top twice before,*
**[16:49] Ok**
*and people like him were there, as well.*
***SIGN*** Seido High School Practice Field
***SIGN*** September 30
**[16:57] Re**
Everyone was practicing till late yesterday.
**[17:01] Re**
Mukai-kun controls the batters
with his impressive ball control.
**[17:06] Re**
In order to avoid swinging at balls,
**[17:08] Re**
you have to draw in the pitch
**[17:12] Re**
and hit toward the right.
**[17:14] Re**
You can't discern the low balls
without being attentive.
**[17:18] Re**
The fact that everyone as a whole
is practicing with this idea in mind
**[17:22] Re**
is proof that everyone realizes
**[17:24] Re**
we lack batting power
compared to last year.
**[17:27] Ot**
The third-years practiced a ton,
**[17:30] Ot**
but these guys are practicing just as much.
**[17:37] Ka**
Your swing still looks cramped.
**[17:39] Ka**
You're trying to hit
to the right too much,
**[17:42] Ka**
and the head of the bat is tilting down.
**[17:45] Ka**
If you go off-balance or the bat tilts,
**[17:48] Ka**
you can't hit strong.
**[17:50] Ka**
In your case, don't try to hit
over the second baseman,
**[17:53] Ka**
but try to hit over the shortstop.
**[17:56] Ma**
*Over the shortstop?*
**[17:58] Ka**
Don't try to uncomfortably
hit to the right.
**[18:01] Ka**
Wait to swing until the last second,
**[18:05] Ka**
and then smack it head on.
**[18:12] Ka**
Nicely done.
**[18:14] Ka**
You swing like that,
and we'll have ourselves a game.
**[18:20] Ma**
Yes, sir!
**[18:21] Ma**
*The hit naturally flew to the right.*
**[18:26] Ma**
* Wait for the pitch,*
* and then smack it straight!*
**[18:33] Re**
It'll be a rare matchup against
a southpaw sidearm pitcher,
**[18:36] Re**
but right-handed batters
can see the pitch coming.
**[18:40] Re**
The Teito game might depend on
our right-handed batters.
**[18:49] S1**
Nice pitch, Kawakami!
**[18:51] Sa**
*Nori-senpai looks pumped.*
**[18:54] Ka**
*I can't lose as a sidearm pitcher.*
**[19:02] Sa**
* In the group stages,*
* I didn't have a chance to pitch.*
**[19:09] Sa**
*But it's not that I don't have anything.*
**[19:15] Sa**
*I need to be ready anytime.*
**[19:17] Sa**
*That's the least I can do!*
**[19:23] S1**
Okay, Sawamura!
**[19:24] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[19:25] Mi**
*His pitch is looking really sharp.*
**[19:30] Mi**
Why don't you try what Sawamura's trying?
**[19:32] Mi**
Though you don't need to copy his smile.
***SIGN*** ignore
**[19:36] Sa**
I'm not smiling!
**[19:39] Fu**
*The mound is mine.*
**[19:42] Sa**
Let's do this, Kariba!
**[19:47] Ka**
Furuya will start tomorrow.
**[19:49] Fu**
Yes, sir.
**[19:50] Ka**
That's the starting lineup.
***SIGN*** October 1
***SIGN*** Day
Before
Game
**[19:52] Ka**
The weather report said
it'll rain tomorrow,
**[19:53] Ka**
but we won't know
for sure till the game.
**[19:56] Ka**
Prepare for the game
and get a good rest tonight.
**[19:59] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[20:00] Ku**
You're back in the three-hole, Zono!
**[20:04] Ma**
*I did it.*
**[20:06] Fu**
We can't lose.
**[20:07] Ha**
You bet.
**[20:08] Ka**
I have one more thing to say.
**[20:12] Ka**
We're playing against *the* Teito.
**[20:15] Ka**
They're not an easy opponent.
**[20:19] Ka**
However, don't overestimate your opponent
**[20:23] Ka**
or try to play differently.
**[20:26] Ka**
You are your own worst enemy.
**[20:33] Ka**
The quickest way to win
is to play like you practice.
**[20:38] Ka**
Did anyone quit during
the summer off-season training?
**[20:42] Ka**
No.
**[20:43] Ka**
You guys practiced just as hard
as the third-years did.
**[20:47] Ka**
No matter what, never give up.
**[20:51] Ka**
Have pride in the sweat you've dropped.
***SIGN*** National Champions
**[20:57] Ka**
I have faith in you.
**[20:59] Mi**
* It was like he was speaking*
* his final words.*
**[21:04] Ka**
Do the best you can tomorrow.
**[21:07] Mi**
* Words to push each and*
* every one of us forward.*
**[21:13] Mi**
*You're not quitting.*
**[21:16] (Flashback) Mi**
If we win in the fall,
**[21:19] (Flashback) Mi**
we'll go to the invitational.
**[21:23] (Flashback) Yu**
Don't lose...
**[21:25] (Flashback) Yu**
...like we did.
**[21:28] Mi**
*We have reasons why we can't lose.*
**[21:33] Ka**
Meeting adjourned.
**[21:37] SS**
*We have to take him to nationals.*
**[21:42] SS**
Thank you!
**[21:44] Mi**
*We have to be strong enough*
**[21:46] Mi**
*that our resolve will not waver in the rain!*
**[21:52] Mi**
*Strong.*
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School
Baseball Tournament, First Round
***SIGN*** Teito (East) vs Seido (West)
**[23:31] Mi**
The Teito game begins in the rain.
**[23:33] Mi**
Their ace, Mukai,
**[23:35] Mi**
is taking command of the Seido
batters with his control.
**[23:38] Fu**
*I won't lose.*
**[23:39] Mi**
*Let's do this, Furuya!*
**[23:41] Mi**
*Overpower them with your pitch!*
**[23:43] Fu**
*The rosin bag doesn't help at all.*
**[23:46] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Cold Rain.
***SIGN*** The Cold Rain
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 5 - The Cold Rain
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**[00:00] Ka**
I have one more thing to say.
**[00:04] Ka**
You are your own worst enemy.
**[00:09] Ka**
The quickest way to win
is to play like you practice.
**[00:14] Ka**
Did anyone quit during
the summer off-season training?
**[00:18] Ka**
No.
**[00:19] Ka**
You guys practiced just as hard
as the third-years did.
**[00:23] Ka**
No matter what, never give up.
**[00:27] Ka**
Have pride in the sweat you've dropped.
***SIGN*** National Champions
**[00:32] Ka**
I have faith in you.
**[00:35] Mi**
* It was like he was speaking*
* his final words.*
**[00:40] Ka**
Do the best you can tomorrow.
**[00:44] Mi**
* Words to push each and*
* every one of us forward.*
**[00:49] Mi**
*You're not quitting.*
**[00:52] Mi**
*We have reasons why we can't lose.*
**[00:57] Ka**
Meeting adjourned.
**[01:01] SS**
*We have to take him to nationals.*
***SIGN*** The Cold Rain
**[02:40] R1**
This is only the first round.
**[02:43] R1**
Why are there so many people
out here in this rain?
**[02:47] R2**
It's not surprising.
**[02:49] R2**
It's a game you can't watch
in the summer tournament.
**[02:53] R2**
Top teams from the east
and west are playing.
**[02:56] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[02:59] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[03:03] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[03:06] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[03:07] R1**
Top of the first,
**[03:08] R1**
two outs and a runner on second
after a walk and a bunt.
**[03:11] R1**
Inui-kun, the cleanup, is up at bat.
**[03:14] R2**
Furuya-kun has a weak early game,
**[03:17] R2**
so I'm sure Teito wants
to take advantage of that.
**[03:44] Mi**
Left!
**[03:48] S1**
Awesome!
**[03:49] S2**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[03:51] R1**
He overpowered Inui-kun.
**[03:54] R2**
Yeah. He only pitched fastballs.
**[03:56] R2**
He must be feeling pretty good.
**[03:58] R1**
His early game
**[04:00] R1**
seems to have improved,
considering he overpowered the cleanup.
**[04:04] Mi**
That flew pretty far.
**[04:07] Sa**
They're not fazed by
Furuya's pitch at all!
**[04:09] Sa**
It's only a matter of time!
**[04:12] Ta**
How was it?
**[04:15] In**
It felt like lead.
**[04:19] In**
When I stood in the box
and experienced the pitch,
**[04:23] In**
I thought I was struck by lightning!
**[04:26] Ta**
You got struck by lightning again?
**[04:29] TC**
Kengo, Taiyo!
**[04:32] TC**
That kid's a monster.
**[04:34] TC**
If he gets going,
**[04:37] TC**
he'll have the entire crowd on his side!
**[04:42] Ta**
*You two give him way too much credit.*
**[04:45] TC**
Don't give him the upper hand!
**[04:47] TC**
Show him up, Taiyo!
**[04:49] TC**
Show the greenhorns what you're made of!
**[04:55] Ka**
Wait for the pitch,
then hit toward the right.
**[04:59] Ka**
Don't expect many freebies from him.
**[05:01] Ka**
So don't swing at whatever
comes your way until you're cornered.
**[05:06] Ka**
On your first at-bat,
**[05:08] Ka**
be bold and ignore the low pitches.
**[05:15] R2**
* He's a first-year like Furuya-kun,*
* but he's been to nationals.*
**[05:19] R2**
* After pitching at nationals,*
* how has he grown?*
**[05:30] Um**
Strike!
**[05:35] Ku**
*He has good control.*
**[05:43] Ku**
*That was close, stupid!*
**[05:46] Ta**
My bad.
**[05:51] Um**
Strike!
**[05:54] Ku**
*Wow! That's far.*
**[05:57] R2**
From in-low to in-high,
and then out-low.
**[06:02] R2**
With the ball going to so many corners,
**[06:04] R2**
the strike zone must
seem bigger than usual.
**[06:12] Ku**
*The out-low corner.*
**[06:17] Ku**
*A screwball?*
**[06:19] Um**
Strike!
**[06:21] Um**
Batter out!
**[06:22] R1**
He couldn't help swinging at that one.
**[06:25] R2**
Yeah.
**[06:26] R2**
But I'm sure Seido has a plan
against his low breaking balls.
**[06:30] Ku**
His screwball drops quite a bit.
**[06:33] Ta**
* You knew it in your head,*
* but your body just reacted.*
**[06:37] Ta**
*Right?*
**[06:38] Ta**
*I love having that control over you.*
**[06:42] SS**
Let's get a big one, Furuya! Let's go!
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[06:47] S1**
Come on, Furuya!
**[06:49] S2**
You've got this!
**[06:59] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[07:03] In**
Two outs!
**[07:05] Fu**
*I thought that was a ball.*
**[07:10] S1**
Isn't the umpire a little
lenient with the low balls?
**[07:16] Mi**
* The mitt doesn't move,*
* and the ball sounds dry on the mitt.*
**[07:21] Mi**
*It's not just about Mukai's control.*
**[07:24] Mi**
*That catcher's really good at catching.*
**[07:31] (Flashback) TC**
Kengo, that Mukai's got
an impressive pitch.
**[07:37] (Flashback) TC**
He's fresh out of junior high, but he's smart.
**[07:40] (Flashback) TC**
He knows to pitch
where batters hate the most.
**[07:43] (Flashback) TC**
Though he's a little bit narcissistic.
**[07:48] (Flashback) TC**
He's very good at using the corners,
**[07:51] (Flashback) TC**
but if the catcher sucks at catching,
**[07:54] (Flashback) TC**
he'll never make it big.
**[07:58] (Flashback) TC**
Whether or not he makes it
**[08:01] (Flashback) TC**
is all on you, Kengo.
***SIGN*** ° This practice method isn't for everyone.
**[08:12] Um**
Strike two!
**[08:18] In**
Nice pitch!
**[08:19] R1**
He's only pitching low.
**[08:23] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:24] R2**
I'm sure Seido's waiting
for an easy pitch,
**[08:28] R2**
but they're not getting it.
**[08:31] R2**
*The batters put up a good fight,*
**[08:33] R2**
* but they all get jammed*
* on a tricky pitch.*
**[08:39] Um**
Out!
**[08:40] Um**
Three outs! Change!
**[08:43] T1**
Nice pitch, Taiyo!
**[08:45] T2**
Keep 'em coming!
**[08:47] R2**
Mukai-kun's use of the corners is superb,
**[08:51] R2**
and their fielders look impenetrable.
**[08:54] R2**
It won't be easy to take out Teito.
***SIGN*** Top of the 3rd
**[09:10] Ta**
*Ow.*
**[09:14] Mi**
One out!
**[09:16] R1**
Furuya-kun overpowers
the batters, unlike Mukai-kun.
**[09:20] R2**
Yeah.
**[09:21] R2**
I don't think he's thrown
any breaking balls yet.
**[09:24] R2**
Miyuki-kun's making
very aggressive calls today.
**[09:34] T1**
Let's go!
**[09:35] TT**
Kaji! Kaji! Kaji! Kaji!
**[09:38] C1**
Ohh.
**[09:39] C1**
Teito's second hit today.
**[09:41] C2**
That pitcher's pretty tough.
**[09:44] C1**
They used a bunt in the first inning.
**[09:47] C2**
You think they'll do something
during their second at-bats?
**[09:51] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[09:54] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[09:57] (Flashback) Mi**
Teito isn't a team you can
take down with tricky plays.
**[10:01] (Flashback) Mi**
You just need to focus
on the batter at all times.
**[10:05] Mi**
*On top that, it's raining.*
**[10:07] Mi**
*I don't want Furuya to think.*
**[10:11] Mi**
*Overpower him with your pitch.*
**[10:17] R1**
They're aggressive, even with a runner.
**[10:20] R2**
Yeah.
**[10:21] R2**
They're prioritizing
the batter over the runner.
**[10:25] R2**
*The battery looks confident in their plays.*
**[10:35] R1**
A steal!
**[10:37] R2**
*No, a hit and run.*
**[10:42] T1**
He missed!
**[10:43] Mi**
*Focus on the batter.*
**[10:46] ---**
Out!
**[10:51] Mi**
*I'll take care of the runner.*
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[10:57] C1**
I thought it was going
to clear up after lunch.
**[11:00] C1**
So much for that forecast.
**[11:03] C2**
*What a shame.*
***SIGN*** Top of the 4th
**[11:10] S1**
Two outs!
**[11:12] Ku**
Two outs!
**[11:14] Ma**
We've got your back!
**[11:30] Um**
Strike!
**[11:31] Um**
Batter out!
**[11:33] Ha**
Nice pitch, Furuya-kun!
**[11:35] Ha**
You held them off again!
**[11:37] M1**
Way to go, monster!
**[11:39] S1**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[11:41] S2**
Keep it up, Furuya!
**[11:44] Fu**
*I want to change my undershirt.*
**[11:47] Ta**
*So forceful and unelegant.*
**[11:51] C1**
I came to see Mukai-san,
but that guy's good, too.
**[11:55] C1**
He's the polar opposite of Mukai-san.
**[11:58] C1**
This is a great pitchers' game.
**[12:02] C1**
Koshu, whose pitch
do you want to catch?
**[12:12] C2**
Wow! That defense!
**[12:14] C3**
Did you see how fast he threw
that after he caught it?
**[12:18] C2**
Seido doesn't have a hit yet.
**[12:32] Sa**
Right to the fielder!
**[12:34] Sa**
It must be karma!
**[12:36] Ha**
For what?!
**[12:39] R1**
The hits are starting to fly.
**[12:42] R2**
They hit the corner pitches,
so the balls only fly to the fielders.
**[12:47] Ma**
* Wait for the ball,*
* then smack it head on.*
**[12:53] Um**
Strike!
**[12:54] Um**
Batter out!
**[12:55] Ta**
*What a scary swing.*
**[13:00] Ta**
*If only you could hit the ball.*
**[13:04] Oc**
*Why is he back in the three-hole?*
**[13:08] Oc**
*I'd take him out of the lineup.*
**[13:11] Ka**
Switch gears.
**[13:13] Ka**
We just have to be persistent
until we get the pitch we want.
**[13:18] Ma**
Yes, sir!
***SIGN*** Top of the 5th
**[13:23] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[13:26] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[13:30] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[13:32] R1**
The rain is getting stronger again.
**[13:33] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[13:35] R2**
Yeah.
**[13:36] Fu**
*I only just changed my undershirt.*
**[13:39] Mi**
Furuya!
**[13:41] Mi**
Swing your arm all the way!
**[13:43] Fu**
*How many undershirts did I bring?*
**[13:47] Mi**
Are you listening?
**[13:48] C1**
How many innings are required
to validate the game?
**[13:50] C2**
Seven in the rain.
**[13:53] C3**
If the rain gets any stronger,
maybe they'll stop the game.
**[13:57] Sa**
Damn this rain!
**[14:00] S1**
Didn't you say you
could call out the sun?
**[14:03] Sa**
I hate this weather!
**[14:09] C1**
A bunt!
**[14:12] S1**
*Right on the line.*
**[14:14] S1**
*Will it cross?*
**[14:17] S1**
*It stopped 'cause of the rain!*
**[14:19] C1**
He made it to first!
**[14:21] C2**
Teito has a runner with no outs!
**[14:28] Fu**
*Damn.*
**[14:30] Fu**
*The rosin bag doesn't help at all.*
**[14:34] Ha**
*The rain seems to get stronger...*
**[14:37] Ku**
*...only when we're defending.*
**[14:40] Ma**
*I need to grip tight when I throw,*
**[14:42] Ma**
*or the ball might fly out.*
**[14:45] Mi**
* We're all playing under*
* the same conditions.*
**[14:48] Mi**
*Focus.*
**[14:49] Mi**
*If you lose focus, they'll punish you.*
**[14:51] Mi**
*Stay focused!*
**[14:59] Um**
Ball four!
**[15:07] Ot**
*The rain's getting stronger.*
**[15:10] Mi**
*The ball's starting to rise.*
**[15:13] Mi**
Can we get a new rosin bag?
**[15:14] TC**
*Sorry, kiddos.*
**[15:16] TC**
*Looks like the weather's on our side.*
**[15:23] Fu**
*Damn!*
**[15:25] Fu**
*Dumb rain.*
**[15:29] [SONG] On-screen**
Edogawa City Baseball Stadium
**[15:39] Um**
Ball two!
**[15:41] R1**
Is that a breaking ball?
**[15:43] R2**
No, it's a fastball.
**[15:46] R2**
The rain's making it
hard to grip the ball.
**[15:51] Mi**
Does the rain bother you?
**[15:53] Mi**
But you threw that one
into the ground,
**[15:56] Mi**
so the ball wouldn't rise, right?
**[15:58] Fu**
Yes.
**[15:59] Fu**
I didn't want the ball to fly out.
**[16:02] Fu**
That's good.
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[16:05] Mi**
I can't do anything if it goes over my head,
**[16:09] Mi**
but if it bounces, I'll catch it.
**[16:13] Mi**
Stay aggressive.
**[16:17] C1**
They're not pausing the game with this rain?
**[16:20] C2**
No outs and runners on first and second.
**[16:23] C2**
Teito really wants to get
a runner on third here.
**[16:28] C2**
Maybe a passed ball, even.
**[16:35] Ta**
*Ball two.*
**[16:36] Ta**
*I'll just go if it comes down the middle.*
**[16:40] Ma**
One at a time!
**[16:41] Ku**
We've got your back!
**[16:43] Ma**
Let's get one out first!
**[16:51] Mi**
*Let's do this.*
**[16:59] Ta**
*Is that too strong?*
**[17:01] Mi**
Third!
**[17:05] Um**
Out!
**[17:09] S1**
Nice out at third!
**[17:11] S2**
That's how we do it!
**[17:13] S1**
Furuya! Nice fielding!
**[17:16] TC**
*It's too bad we couldn't get to third,*
**[17:19] TC**
*but that's that.*
**[17:22] TC**
* Kajiyama, he hasn't thrown*
* any breaking balls yet.*
**[17:27] TC**
*They're all fastballs.*
**[17:30] TC**
*Let's go big!*
**[17:37] TC**
*A splitter?*
**[17:40] TC**
* Are they not afraid*
* of a passed ball?*
**[17:45] Mi**
* If you let it bounce,*
* I'll catch it.*
**[17:49] Mi**
*Be aggressive.*
**[17:58] Ot**
Two outs!
**[18:19] Fu**
*The rain is not the enemy.*
**[18:22] Fu**
*I am.*
**[18:37] S1**
Yeah! Strikeout!
**[18:40] S2**
He held them off from no outs
and runners on first and second?
**[18:43] S2**
That last out was incredible!
**[18:50] TC**
*Th...*
**[18:51] TC**
*This kid...*
**[18:57] C1**
Wow!
**[18:59] Ka**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[19:01] S1**
I got goosebumps, dude!
**[19:03] Ka**
Good focus.
**[19:05] Ka**
Good fight.
**[19:11] Ka**
All right, let's go this inning!
**[19:15] Mi**
Let's put some pressure
on them this inning.
***SIGN*** Due to the heavy rain, we have paused the game.
***SIGN*** Thank you for your patience.
**[19:39] T1**
Seriously? Can I borrow that DVD?
**[19:43] T2**
Sorry. Mine's on Blu-ray.
**[19:45] T1**
Are you serious?
**[19:47] T1**
What am I supposed to do with all my DVDs?
**[19:50] T2**
I don't know.
**[19:53] R1**
This is a long pause.
**[19:55] R2**
With the field in such bad condition,
**[19:58] R2**
they can't resume the game so quickly.
**[20:01] R2**
But it would be a pain
to reschedule the game, too.
**[20:07] R2**
*Both pitchers are putting up a good fight.*
**[20:11] R2**
*How will this pause affect them?*
**[20:18] Sa**
Let's go!
**[20:20] S1**
Sawamura, let's go back to the dugout—
**[20:22] Sa**
Not yet!
**[20:24] Sa**
Thank you!
**[20:25] T1**
That guy's pitching during the pause.
**[20:28] T2**
We don't even know
when the rain will clear up.
**[20:31] T2**
What an idiot, huh, Mukai?
**[20:34] Ta**
Yeah.
**[20:36] Ta**
*I didn't mind continuing the game.*
**[20:40] S1**
Sawamura, you're still pitching?
**[20:43] S1**
Everyone's looking at you.
**[20:45] S1**
You're so good at selling yourself.
**[20:48] S1**
I should learn from you.
**[20:49] Sa**
I'm not trying to sell myself!
**[20:54] Sa**
I just can't sit around doing nothing!
**[21:01] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[21:03] Sa**
*He stepped it up another notch.*
**[21:09] Ka**
*Furuya's looking really good today.*
**[21:12] Ka**
* After the rain got heavier,*
* he was really shining.*
***SIGN*** Zzzz
**[21:16] Ka**
He's sleeping?
**[21:19] Mi**
You're way too relaxed, stupid.
**[21:22] Mi**
Can you get your focus back
when we resume?
**[21:25] Mi**
How many undershirts
do you have left?
**[21:28] Fu**
Just this and one more.
**[21:31] Mi**
Then you can use mine.
**[21:34] Mi**
We resume on the offense,
so keep your shoulder warm.
**[21:42] Mi**
*That momentum...*
**[21:51] Mi**
*To be frank, this was an unfavorable pause.*
**[23:30] Sa**
The rain's letting up,
so we're back in the game.
**[23:32] Sa**
But Furuya seems to be off his game.
**[23:35] Fu**
Something's off.
**[23:36] Fu**
We're in a pinch,
but I can't get my spirits up.
**[23:39] Sa**
Get ahold of yourself!
**[23:40] Sa**
Remember one thing!
**[23:41] Sa**
Run for your life when you're covering!
**[23:43] Sa**
If your head's not in the game,
then I'm going in!
**[23:46] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Out of Order.
**[23:50] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 6 - Out of Order
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:03] Fu**
*The rain is not the enemy.*
**[00:06] Fu**
*I am.*
**[00:15] S1**
Yeah! Strikeout!
**[00:18] S2**
He held them off from no outs
and runners on first and second?
**[00:21] S2**
That last out was incredible!
**[00:26] R1**
This is a long pause.
**[00:29] R2**
With the field in such bad condition,
**[00:32] R2**
they can't resume the game so quickly.
**[00:35] R2**
But it would be a pain
to reschedule the game, too.
**[00:40] R2**
*Both pitchers are putting up a good fight.*
**[00:45] R2**
*How will this pause affect them?*
**[00:50] Mi**
*That momentum...*
**[00:59] Mi**
*To be frank, this was an unfavorable pause.*
***SIGN*** Due to the heavy rain, we have paused the game.
***SIGN*** Thank you for your patience.
**[02:47] T1**
Seriously? Can I borrow that DVD?
**[02:50] T2**
Sorry. Mine's on Blu-ray.
**[02:53] T1**
Are you serious?
**[02:54] T1**
What am I supposed to do with all my DVDs?
**[02:57] T2**
I don't know.
**[02:59] In**
Taiyo, it looks like it'll be a long pause.
**[03:02] In**
Be sure to keep your body warm.
**[03:04] Ta**
I'm not worried about it at all, Inui-san.
**[03:08] Ta**
*I could've kept pitching in the rain, too.*
**[03:13] Ka**
What's Mukai's pitch count?
**[03:15] M1**
Sixty-two.
**[03:17] Ot**
He hasn't thrown any meatballs yet,
**[03:20] Ot**
but his pitch count is pretty high.
**[03:24] Ka**
This pause should've put Mukai off his game.
**[03:28] Ka**
If he throws any meatballs,
swing at them no matter what!
**[03:31] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[03:33] C1**
I really hope they don't reschedule the game.
**[03:37] C1**
I probably can't make it tomorrow.
**[03:40] C1**
Oh, yeah.
**[03:41] C1**
I saw Hayakawa here with a girl.
**[03:44] C1**
Kuroki from Jonan Senior, too.
**[03:47] C1**
I wonder if they're going to Seido.
**[03:52] C1**
What happened to Coach Kawasaki is a pity,
**[03:56] C1**
but we need to figure out where to go, too.
**[04:05] C1**
They resumed the game.
**[04:18] R1**
He got the double right after we resumed.
**[04:21] R2**
A fastball to the outside.
**[04:24] R2**
That was a lucky guess.
**[04:27] R2**
*No outs and a runner on second.*
**[04:29] R2**
* This is the perfect chance*
* for Seido to score.*
**[04:33] R2**
* I'm sure even Mukai-kun*
* will have trouble maintaining focus*
**[04:37] R2**
*after such a long pause.*
**[04:41] T1**
Is Taiyo okay?
**[04:43] TC**
Don't worry about him, stupid.
**[04:45] TC**
He's not gonna let the rain
put him off his game.
**[04:49] TC**
He's been the ace since junior high.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and pitcher, Furuya-kun.
**[05:02] SS**
Let's get a big one here, Furuya! Let's go!
**[05:04] C1**
They should play it safe here.
**[05:06] C2**
Yeah, they should only need one run to win.
**[05:10] Sa**
Furuya!
**[05:11] Sa**
Knees!
**[05:12] Sa**
The key is how you use your knees!
**[05:13] Ka**
Sawamura, get back in here!
**[05:15] Ka**
You're basically telling them our plan!
**[05:23] Um**
Play!
**[05:26] Ku**
*Hey.*
**[05:28] Ku**
*He didn't see the sign.*
**[05:35] C1**
Swung at the first pitch.
**[05:38] C2**
You can't pop it into the air, man.
**[05:41] C3**
I thought they would bunt here.
**[05:49] Ma**
Furuya, you missed the sign.
**[05:54] Ka**
Did you think you could score with a hit?
**[05:57] Ka**
Or were you standing there empty-headed?
**[06:01] Ka**
The game's already resumed!
**[06:05] C1**
A fly to the right.
**[06:06] C1**
Second base runner tags up.
**[06:09] C2**
Two outs and a runner on third.
**[06:12] C3**
If only they had gotten
their runner to third last time.
**[06:15] C4**
It's not going well.
**[06:23] Ta**
*See? Strikeout.*
**[06:26] R1**
Seido couldn't score with no outs
and a runner on second.
**[06:34] Mi**
Switch gears.
**[06:35] Mi**
We're up against their three-hole first.
**[06:37] Mi**
Let's be aggressive from the start.
**[06:39] Mi**
Let's go!
**[06:40] Ku**
Show us your pitching from last inning.
**[06:45] Ka**
Furuya.
**[06:48] Ka**
One out at a time.
**[06:49] Ka**
Get the first batter.
**[06:54] SS**
Let's go!
**[06:56] SS**
Yeah!
**[06:58] TC**
Guys, this is it.
**[07:00] TC**
This is the innning we...
**[07:02] TC**
Is what I'd like to say, but let's calm down.
**[07:05] TC**
Because they've started
throwing breaking balls.
**[07:10] TC**
Let's keep focusing on their fastballs,
**[07:12] TC**
but only swing at the meatballs.
**[07:15] TC**
If you swing too soon,
it'll only help the pitcher.
**[07:18] TC**
Make him pitch a lot,
and slowly take away his strength.
**[07:23] TC**
If he throws anything easy, chomp!
**[07:26] TC**
Like a tiger! Be a tiger!
**[07:29] Ta**
So we're tigers today.
**[07:30] TC**
It's the late game.
**[07:32] TC**
This is when the true test of
strength for pitchers begin.
**[07:36] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[07:39] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[07:40] Ma**
*The rain's heavier again.*
**[07:42] Ku**
*Why does the weather hate us?*
**[07:47] Um**
Ball.
**[07:49] Mi**
*You're too tense.*
**[07:50] Mi**
*Loosen up!*
**[07:53] Ot**
He's way off the corner.
**[07:55] Ot**
Has he lost his focus from the pause?
**[08:01] ---**
*Focus, focus.*
**[08:04] Ka**
Kawakami, can you go?
**[08:06] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[08:07] Ot**
*Four innings left.*
**[08:09] Ot**
* Furuya pitched incredibly*
* before the pause, but now he's...*
**[08:15] Sa**
Let's go!
**[08:16] Sa**
I'm stronger than the rain!
**[08:18] Sa**
I'm stronger than the wind!
**[08:19] Sa**
I'm stronger than the storm!
**[08:21] Sa**
I'm stronger than Teito, Furuya, and myself!
**[08:25] S1**
Sawamura.
**[08:26] S1**
Sorry to rain on your parade,
**[08:28] S1**
but Kawakami takes priority.
**[08:31] Sa**
Kanemaru!
**[08:33] Sa**
Come catch for me, Kanemaru!
**[08:35] Ka**
Shut up!
**[08:36] Ka**
Don't call for me every time!
**[08:38] Ot**
*He's made the bullpen his den.*
**[08:42] Ot**
He was practicing
throughout the pause, too.
**[08:49] Um**
Ball.
**[08:50] Um**
Ball four!
**[08:53] R1**
He walked the first batter.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Inui-kun.
**[09:05] Sa**
I'm stronger than a substitute pitcher!
**[09:10] (Flashback) TC**
The first pitch, Kengo.
**[09:11] (Flashback) TC**
If he tries to get an easy strike,
**[09:16] (Flashback) TC**
then chomp!
**[09:17] (Flashback) TC**
Chomp!
**[09:22] Mi**
*We don't need a strike.*
**[09:24] Mi**
*Let's lower his tension with this.*
**[09:34] Mi**
*What?*
**[09:34] Mi**
*He let the ball slip out?*
**[09:36] Mi**
* He's completely different*
* from last inning!*
**[09:42] T1**
Right between right and center field!
**[09:44] T1**
No outs, runners on second and third!
**[09:45] T2**
Let's score!
**[09:51] Ka**
*Furuya.*
**[10:01] Fu**
*Huh?*
**[10:03] Fu**
*This is bad.*
**[10:09] Fu**
*We're in a pinch, but I can't get my spirits up.*
**[10:15] Fu**
*My body feels heavy.*
**[10:21] Mi**
*Ignore the runners.*
**[10:23] Mi**
*Just focus on the batters.*
**[10:27] Fu**
*Come on.*
**[10:28] Fu**
*Where's the fire?*
**[10:33] T1**
Right between second and third!
**[10:42] T2**
Sumida with the RBI single!
**[10:47] S1**
*You're not getting it!*
**[10:54] Um**
Out!
**[10:56] Ha**
Yes!
**[10:57] M1**
Nice job, Aso-kun!
**[10:59] S1**
Let's go!
**[11:01] S2**
See?
**[11:02] S2**
He steps up when we need it!
**[11:04] T1**
We got the first run!
**[11:08] C1**
The stalemate is over.
**[11:11] R1**
It's their third time through the lineup.
**[11:12] R1**
They've caught Furuya-kun.
**[11:16] R2**
* Furuya-kun's been acting weird*
* since the pause.*
**[11:22] R2**
He didn't even cover home just now.
**[11:25] R1**
Oh?
**[11:27] R2**
*What happened to his focus?*
**[11:29] R2**
*It looks like his head is somewhere else.*
**[11:36] Mi**
Let's just calm down.
**[11:38] Mi**
Take a deep breath.
**[11:40] Mi**
You just need to focus on the batters.
**[11:43] Mi**
*I know he's not experienced with this situation,*
**[11:47] Mi**
* but I didn't think the pause*
* would have this much of an effect.*
**[11:51] Mi**
*If this continues...*
**[11:54] Oc**
* He has so much potential,*
* but this inconsistency is just...*
**[12:00] Oc**
*It's all about giving him the experience*
**[12:03] Oc**
*by letting him pitch through.*
**[12:07] Sa**
Let's get one out at a time!
**[12:09] Sa**
And run for your life to cover!
**[12:12] S1**
Sawamura!
**[12:18] Um**
Ball!
**[12:22] C1**
He looks even more tense.
**[12:24] Mi**
Swing your arms completely!
**[12:26] Mi**
You're way too tense!
**[12:29] Mi**
*The spiral of doom.*
**[12:32] Mi**
*The more he tries to pitch better,*
**[12:34] Mi**
* the more tense he gets,*
* and the slower the ball goes.*
**[12:38] C1**
We can't give up any more runs.
**[12:40] C2**
Yeah, since Mukai's still doing well.
**[12:46] Um**
Ball!
**[12:53] T1**
*That was close.*
**[12:54] T1**
*I'm surprised he caught that.*
**[12:56] TC**
What's going on?
**[12:58] TC**
I can't believe he's the same pitcher.
**[13:02] Ta**
He's just showing his true colors.
**[13:05] Ta**
Maybe this is his usual pitching.
**[13:08] Ta**
*He's completely cooled off.*
**[13:10] Ta**
*How's he going to get back in the game?*
**[13:15] Mi**
*What do I do?*
**[13:16] Mi**
*What can we do?*
**[13:18] Mi**
*At this rate, we'll...*
**[13:20] Ka**
Miyuki!
**[13:40] C1**
Are they switching pitchers?
**[13:42] C2**
That's a fast relay.
**[13:44] C3**
Number 18?
**[13:46] C3**
Sawamura?
**[13:48] Ka**
Have the situation in your head.
**[13:50] Ka**
One out, runner on second.
**[13:52] Ka**
The count is 2-0.
**[13:54] Ka**
They're going to swing at the first strike.
**[14:02] T1**
Eijun Sawamura.
**[14:03] T1**
He's a first-year, too.
**[14:05] TC**
He's the fearless kid who pitched
inside to Inashiro like a boss.
**[14:11] TC**
I remember him.
**[14:12] TC**
He changed the tides of the game for them.
**[14:15] TC**
But I didn't expect the ace
to be switched out so easily.
**[14:19] TC**
Kataoka-kun makes harsh decisions.
**[14:23] Sa**
Let's go!
**[14:25] Mi**
*True.*
**[14:26] Mi**
* I understand the substitution,*
* given how Furuya is pitching.*
**[14:30] Mi**
*But putting Sawamura in?*
**[14:33] Sa**
Let's go!
**[14:39] Mi**
*Well, he doesn't have much he can do,*
**[14:43] Mi**
*so I guess he won't need to think as much.*
**[14:47] Sa**
*Don't worry.*
**[14:48] Sa**
*I can do it.*
**[14:50] Sa**
*I've been practicing.*
***SIGN*** Teito
Seido
**[15:03] C1**
What a surprise.
**[15:06] C1**
He got put in the dugout instantly.
**[15:09] C1**
He's batting five-hole, too.
**[15:12] C1**
It was comical how he was
so reluctant, but is that okay?
**[15:16] (Flashback) Sa**
Walk on your own!
**[15:18] C1**
I thought he was a cool monster,
**[15:22] C1**
but maybe he's pretty human
and easy to understand.
**[15:28] Ka**
Let's go cool down.
**[15:29] C2**
If he were the unparalleled ace,
**[15:33] C2**
then he wouldn't be switched out so easily.
**[15:36] C2**
He hasn't earned that much faith yet.
**[15:39] C1**
*Wow!*
**[15:40] C1**
*That's a pretty harsh assessment.*
**[15:44] C2**
The key is the relief pitcher.
**[15:47] C2**
One out, a runner on second,
down by a run, and the count's 2-0.
**[15:51] C2**
Is he the pitcher who can
change the momentum?
**[15:59] TC**
And go chomp from there!
**[16:01] R1**
They brought out Sawamura-kun.
**[16:04] R1**
It's his first game of the fall.
**[16:06] R2**
Yeah.
**[16:08] R2**
The seven, eight, and nine-holes are all lefties.
**[16:12] R2**
Sawamura-kun's known
for his inside pitches.
**[16:15] R2**
Can he muster the confidence
**[16:17] R2**
to pitch against the strong Teito batters?
**[16:21] Ot**
* Is going with Sawamura*
* really the right choice?*
**[16:27] Oc**
*Has he given up on the game?*
**[16:35] (Flashback) Ka**
You've been warming up this entire time.
**[16:38] (Flashback) Ka**
Can you go right now?
**[16:40] (Flashback) Sa**
Y-Yes, sir.
**[16:42] (Flashback) Ka**
This isn't an easy relief.
**[16:45] (Flashback) Ka**
But I want to see
**[16:47] (Flashback) Ka**
what you showed me against the third-years.
**[17:04] Ha**
Focus on the batter!
**[17:06] Ku**
One at a time!
**[17:07] Ma**
We've got your back!
**[17:09] Mi**
*First pitch.*
**[17:11] Mi**
* I'll know his condition*
* after catching his first pitch.*
**[17:19] Mi**
* I don't care if it's a ball,*
* but swing your arm all the way.*
**[17:23] Mi**
*He's coming after your first strike.*
**[17:29] T1**
*Inside pitch.*
**[17:30] T1**
*Bring it on if you can.*
**[17:45] Sa**
*Loosen everything.*
**[17:47] Sa**
*Focus only on one point.*
**[17:52] Sa**
*My fingertips.*
**[18:01] Mi**
Strike!
**[18:05] R1**
The outside edge?
**[18:07] Mi**
*It's an emergency relief in the rain,*
**[18:10] Mi**
*and that was your first pitch?*
**[18:13] Mi**
*I'm getting goosebumps.*
**[18:17] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[18:18] Ka**
Nice, Sawamura!
**[18:20] Ka**
Keep it up!
**[18:22] T1**
*What's with his form?*
**[18:24] T1**
*I can't see his arm.*
**[18:35] Um**
Foul.
**[18:39] Ma**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[18:41] Ku**
But don't get cocky!
**[18:43] R1**
The count's 2-2 now.
**[18:45] R1**
He's cornered the batter
with two outside pitches.
**[18:47] R2**
Yeah.
**[18:49] R2**
When did he learn to pitch like this?
**[18:51] R2**
His inside pitch will be way more effective.
**[18:56] TC**
He's swinging his arm well in this situation.
**[18:59] TC**
This boy's got a lot of guts.
**[19:03] Ta**
Yeah, right.
**[19:05] TC**
Look at his face!
**[19:09] TC**
He looks impenetrable!
**[19:12] T1**
*Two to the outside.*
**[19:14] T1**
*So it must be inside next.*
**[19:17] Mi**
*I hope you think that.*
**[19:20] Mi**
*We don't really have an option.*
**[19:28] Ka**
*What you can do right now.*
**[19:32] Ka**
*You've proved yourself that it's enough.*
**[19:39] Ka**
*Get aggressive.*
**[19:46] Mi**
*Let's get aggressive.*
**[19:48] Mi**
*Low and away.*
**[20:00] Um**
Strike!
**[20:02] Um**
Batter out!
**[20:05] S1**
He couldn't even swing!
**[20:07] S2**
Low and away!
**[20:08] S2**
Batter couldn't swing!
**[20:12] Sa**
*One out!*
**[20:14] Sa**
*Just one more.*
**[20:17] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[20:19] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[20:23] Ka**
Two outs! Two outs! Sawamura!
**[20:31] T1**
*I just barely touched it.*
**[20:35] Um**
Out!
**[20:38] R1**
He pitched only to the outside
against both batters!
**[20:42] R1**
He made the best possible relief.
**[20:46] R2**
Yeah.
**[20:47] R2**
He stopped Teito's momentum well.
**[20:53] TC**
*He pitches nice and rhymically.*
**[20:58] TC**
And where's the inside pitch?
**[21:00] TC**
Where is it?
**[21:02] Ku**
*Man...*
**[21:03] Ha**
*Amazing.*
**[21:06] Ha**
*He feels reliable,*
**[21:08] Ha**
*but I feel like he'll do something crazy.*
**[21:12] Ha**
* What is this feeling I get*
* when Eijun-kun's pitching?*
**[21:18] Ku**
Nice pitch, stupid!
**[21:20] Ka**
Sawamura!
**[21:23] Ka**
You were so calm,
I thought you were someone else!
**[21:30] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[21:32] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[21:34] Sa**
Yes! Yes!
**[21:36] Ku**
Shut up!
**[21:36] Ku**
Don't yell in the dugout!
**[21:39] Sa**
I'm sorry. I got carried away.
**[21:40] Ku**
Well, don't!
**[21:41] Sa**
I just had a lot saved up inside!
**[21:44] Ha**
*Maybe it's just the thrill.*
**[21:49] Sa**
All right!
**[21:50] Sa**
Let's turn this game around!
**[21:53] Ku**
I told you not to yell!
**[21:56] Sa**
I'm sorry!
**[23:30] Mi**
Sawamura gets us out of the pinch,
**[23:32] Mi**
but the rain only gets stronger.
**[23:34] Sa**
We're just down by one.
**[23:35] Sa**
The game's only just begun!
**[23:37] Mi**
We're up against Teito's cleanup.
**[23:39] Mi**
I don't know if outside
pitches alone are enough.
**[23:42] Mi**
Can he throw one to the inside right here?
**[23:44] Sa**
I just need to focus on my fingertips,
**[23:46] Sa**
like I've been practicing.
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Where I Am.
***SIGN*** Where I Am
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 7 - Where I Am
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**[00:06] Um**
Out!
**[00:08] R1**
He pitched only to the outside
against both batters!
**[00:12] R1**
He made the best possible relief.
**[00:16] Ha**
*Amazing.*
**[00:18] Ha**
*He feels reliable,*
**[00:20] Ha**
*but I feel like he'll do something crazy.*
**[00:24] Ha**
* What is this feeling I get*
* when Eijun-kun's pitching?*
**[00:31] Mi**
They're heavily focused on the inside pitch.
**[00:34] Mi**
His pitch itself is pretty good,
**[00:36] Mi**
so it could get interesting
if we keep him in.
**[00:40] S1**
Sawamura, nice pitch!
**[00:43] Sa**
I'm starting to get nervous all of a sudden.
***SIGN*** Where I Am
**[02:21] S1**
Let's go, Aso!
**[02:30] T1**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[02:32] C1**
Man, they're really tough.
**[02:36] C1**
He hasn't made any
pitching mistakes, either.
**[02:40] C2**
It's a shame they've only gotten one hit so far.
**[02:42] C2**
I want to see more action.
**[02:46] S1**
Let's go!
**[02:51] Ta**
* We got our answer the moment*
* their ace walked off the mound.*
**[02:56] Ta**
*I'm the number one pitcher in my age group!*
**[03:03] Ta**
*Dance.*
**[03:05] Ta**
*Come on.*
**[03:07] Ta**
*Swing your bats and dance.*
**[03:18] C1**
Nice! A base on balls!
**[03:20] C2**
Good eye!
**[03:22] Ta**
He totally swung at that.
**[03:24] Ku**
*Like I'd fall for that again.*
**[03:28] In**
* They've not swinging*
* at the low curveballs.*
**[03:32] TC**
What's the pitch count this inning?
**[03:32] In**
Two outs, everyone!
**[03:35] T1**
Nineteen pitches for three batters.
**[03:38] TC**
* He's been spending too many pitches*
* per batter from the start.*
**[03:42] TC**
* Kataoka-kun's been slowly*
* putting pressure on him.*
**[03:49] Ta**
* You think you can take me down*
* if you make me pitch more?*
**[03:55] Ta**
*In your dreams.*
**[03:58] C1**
He swung for the first pitch, and it's going!
**[04:02] C2**
It went past the shortstop!
**[04:09] T1**
Third base!
**[04:12] T2**
* He saw how the left fielder caught it*
* and still ran straight for third.*
**[04:18] ---**
Safe!
**[04:21] C1**
Two outs and runners on first and third!
**[04:24] C2**
Our three-hole's up next!
**[04:27] C3**
A base hit will tie the game!
**[04:28] C3**
Anything more, and they'll turn it around!
**[04:32] C1**
Let's hit a big one here, Maezono!
**[04:38] C1**
If you don't hit it, who's gonna do it?
**[04:45] R1**
They're waiting for a meatball
until they're cornered.
**[04:50] R1**
And once they're cornered,
they try to foul as much as they can.
**[04:54] R2**
Yeah.
**[04:55] R2**
When everyone on the team bats like that,
**[04:58] R2**
I'm sure it puts some pressure on their opponent.
**[05:01] R2**
* Even just a little bit high,*
* and it could be over.*
**[05:06] Mi**
*Zono.*
**[05:09] Mi**
*Just swing like in practice.*
**[05:12] Ta**
*You couldn't even touch my pitch last time.*
**[05:16] Ma**
*My waist...*
**[05:20] Ta**
*So you think you can touch it?*
**[05:22] Ma**
*Above my waist...*
**[05:25] Ta**
*Go ahead and try!*
**[05:29] Ma**
*Above my waist!*
**[05:40] C1**
No!
**[05:41] C1**
He popped the first pitch.
**[05:46] T1**
Three outs!
**[05:48] T2**
Nice one, Taiyo!
**[05:50] TT**
Nice job, Teito! Nice job, Taiyo!
**[05:53] TT**
Nice job, Teito! Nice job, Taiyo!
**[05:55] R1**
He knew the batter wouldn't
swing at a low pitch,
**[05:59] R1**
so he baited him with a high pitch.
**[06:02] R1**
It would've been a big hit
if it had been even a bit off.
**[06:05] R2**
Yeah.
**[06:06] R2**
That's why Maezono-kun
couldn't help swinging.
**[06:11] R2**
* He controlled his pitch to be*
* just barely above the strike zone.*
**[06:16] R2**
*What a fearless way to pitch.*
**[06:20] R2**
*He's bold and meticulous.*
**[06:23] R2**
*This is Taiyo Mukai.*
**[06:29] Ka**
Sawamura!
**[06:34] TT**
Let's go, Teito! Let's go, Teito!
**[06:37] TT**
Go! Go! Let's go! Let's go, Teito!
**[06:39] S1**
One out! One out!
**[06:44] Um**
Strike!
**[06:45] Um**
Batter out!
**[06:49] Ta**
They were all outside.
**[06:52] TC**
He's only throwing to the outside.
**[06:56] S1**
Two outs!
**[07:00] T1**
*Damn it.*
**[07:02] T1**
*You looking down on us?*
**[07:09] Um**
Out!
**[07:12] S1**
Nice dive, Zono!
**[07:14] S2**
Yeah!
**[07:15] S2**
Nice going, Sawamura!
**[07:17] S2**
You went three for three this inning!
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[07:27] C1**
Second one today!
**[07:29] Ta**
*Him again?*
**[07:31] Mi**
*I love pitchers with good control.*
**[07:34] C1**
Nice.
**[07:35] C1**
The first batter made it to first base.
**[07:37] C2**
He hit without any runners again.
**[07:40] C2**
He's starting to play like a captain.
**[07:43] C1**
But Furuya's not batting anymore.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[07:52] R1**
They're letting Sawamura-kun bat.
**[07:56] R2**
Yeah.
**[07:57] R2**
They plan to use him next inning.
**[08:00] ---**
Yes!
**[08:02] C1**
The rain's getting heavy again.
**[08:04] C1**
They need to score this inning.
**[08:07] C1**
It's the seventh inning,
so they could call the game.
**[08:18] Sa**
*The mud stopped the ball.*
**[08:24] Um**
Safe!
**[08:25] C1**
The bunt didn't work!
**[08:27] C2**
Thank goodness he was safe at first base.
**[08:29] Ka**
*S-Sawamura messed up the bunt?*
**[08:32] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[08:33] Ka**
*We're really unlucky today.*
**[08:47] T1**
Nice! A double play!
**[08:49] T2**
That's our impenetrable defense!
**[08:53] R1**
*Teito is just up by one run.*
**[08:55] R1**
But for Seido, it's one incredibly large run.
**[09:00] C1**
Teito's defense is incredible.
**[09:02] C1**
They haven't made any errors in this rain.
**[09:05] C2**
What kind of practice do they do?
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[09:07] C2**
Both teams are really good.
**[09:10] C1**
I really hope they go all nine innings.
**[09:15] Mi**
*Not like this.*
**[09:17] Mi**
*I won't let it end like this.*
**[09:21] Sa**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[09:29] Um**
Out!
**[09:30] C1**
A fly to right field first,
and then a grounder to second.
**[09:35] C2**
Sawamura's doing great!
**[09:36] C2**
He hasn't given up a hit yet!
**[09:39] C3**
Wow! Even though it doesn't
look all that fast,
**[09:43] C3**
I wonder if it feels fast from the box.
**[09:47] R1**
They're only pitching to the outside.
**[09:50] R2**
It must be something they've been
working on since this summer.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Inui-kun.
**[10:00] R2**
*One thing that worries me*
**[10:03] R2**
*is that he hasn't made a single inside pitch.*
**[10:08] Um**
Strike!
**[10:13] Um**
Ball!
**[10:16] Um**
Foul!
**[10:18] S1**
Nice! He's cornered!
**[10:20] R2**
*He's still only throwing to the outside.*
**[10:24] In**
*The pitch is so far away.*
**[10:26] In**
*And it's hard to time, too.*
**[10:29] Mi**
* It's not going to be easy to take him out*
* with ouside pitches alone.*
**[10:49] Ma**
*Miyuki's calling for...*
**[10:50] Ku**
*...an inside pitch?*
**[10:55] Mi**
*I don't need a strike.*
**[10:57] Mi**
*Just relax.*
**[10:59] Mi**
*If you can throw one here,*
**[11:01] Mi**
*we can draw their attention to the inside.*
**[11:16] Sa**
*Pitch just like I've been doing.*
**[11:24] Sa**
*Focus right when I release the ball.*
**[11:27] Ku**
*Come on, Sawamura.*
**[11:28] Ma**
*You can do it!*
**[11:30] Ma**
*To the inside!*
**[11:32] Sa**
*Right here.*
**[11:40] T1**
It went behind the right fielder!
**[11:45] T2**
A double!
**[11:47] T3**
Nice job, Kengo!
**[11:49] T3**
Nice hit there!
**[11:50] TT**
Inui! Inui! Inui! Inui!
**[11:53] R1**
He didn't pitch where the catcher wanted.
**[11:57] Oc**
* That was a low-pressure situation,*
* yet he still couldn't pitch.*
**[12:02] Ot**
K-Kawakami!
**[12:05] Mi**
*Right down the middle.*
**[12:08] Mi**
*I guess it was too soon.*
**[12:13] Ha**
*Eijun-kun.*
**[12:16] S1**
*Sawamura.*
**[12:22] Mi**
Sawamura, switch gears—
**[12:28] Sa**
It's two outs, everyone!
**[12:30] Sa**
We're in a bit of a bind,
but let's stay calm!
**[12:36] Sa**
A hit is a hit!
We can't change that!
**[12:38] Sa**
So don't feel down about it,
and please move on!
**[12:43] SS**
*Now wait just a minute.*
**[12:48] TC**
What was that about?
**[12:50] S1**
You're the one who needs to move on!
**[12:52] S2**
And why do you sound a little mad?
**[12:54] S3**
You took the words right out of our mouths!
**[12:57] S4**
You idiot!
**[13:01] Sa**
*This is where I am.*
**[13:06] Sa**
*The limit of my abilities.*
**[13:16] Sa**
* There's no use getting flustered*
* over what I can't do.*
**[13:23] Sa**
*I can only pitch what I can.*
**[13:26] Mi**
*Sheesh.*
**[13:27] Mi**
*What a change in attitude.*
**[13:29] Mi**
* I guess it's the upside*
* to being stupid and cornered.*
**[13:36] Mi**
*I won't let that pitch go to waste.*
**[13:46] C1**
He got it!
**[13:47] C2**
That was a close one.
**[13:50] C3**
He held down Teito's
three-, four-, and five-holes.
**[13:58] Mi**
*I think that's it for today.*
**[14:01] Mi**
* He did a good job*
* with outside pitches alone.*
**[14:04] Ku**
That was ideal.
**[14:06] Ku**
Nice pitch, stupid!
**[14:10] R2**
He pitched carefully to the outside
and allowed one big hit,
**[14:15] R2**
but he didn't give up any runs in the end.
**[14:19] R1**
Just two innings left,
and they're down by one.
**[14:22] R1**
The game's coming down to its final phase.
**[14:25] Ka**
Nice pitching, Sawamura.
**[14:28] Ka**
You did your job.
**[14:31] Sa**
Thank you!
**[14:32] Sa**
This is the true power of the man
who has the power to stop the rain!
**[14:36] Mi**
No, the rain hasn't stopped!
**[14:38] Ku**
It's still pouring!
**[14:43] Ka**
We have two more innings.
**[14:45] Ka**
You know what to do.
**[14:47] Ka**
Stay on their tails persistently.
**[14:51] Ka**
Will we run out of energy first?
**[14:54] Ka**
Or can we outlast them?
**[14:57] Ka**
Don't overlook any small openings.
**[15:00] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[15:03] Mi**
Hit into the ground.
**[15:05] Mi**
With the field all muddy,
**[15:08] Mi**
fielding requires a lot more focus.
**[15:11] Mi**
We need one run first.
**[15:13] Mi**
Let's do this!
**[15:15] SS**
Let's go!
**[15:16] TC**
What's Taiyo's pitch count?
**[15:18] TC**
Over 120.
**[15:20] TC**
Tell Miyakawa to warm up.
**[15:24] TC**
*We're only up by one run.*
**[15:26] TC**
* He should switch out,*
* considering his pitch count,*
**[15:30] TC**
*but I'm going with Taiyo here.*
**[15:35] TC**
* Playing in high-pressure situations*
* will help him grow as the ace.*
**[15:40] TC**
* I need him to step up his game*
* and take it to the next level.*
**[15:43] In**
*Six more outs.*
**[15:46] In**
* It's going to be tough,*
* but let's stay careful.*
**[15:51] Ta**
* I don't care about the*
* pitch count, Inui-san.*
**[15:54] Ta**
* My favorite thing to do is*
* to make batters swing at balls.*
**[16:05] S1**
*They're all tough pitches.*
**[16:12] Um**
Out!
**[16:14] T1**
One out! One out!
**[16:16] R1**
Even in the eighth inning,
he pitches to the corners well.
**[16:21] R2**
He must have a lot of confidence
in his pitching style.
**[16:25] R2**
*However,*
**[16:26] R2**
* I do feel like he's too*
* attached to his style.*
**[16:32] R2**
* It's great that he can force*
* the batters to swing at balls,*
**[16:35] R2**
* but he often gets cornered*
* with 3-2 counts.*
**[16:39] R2**
* If he pitched strikes more*
* and pitched to contact,*
**[16:42] R2**
*he could lower his pitch count.*
**[16:48] R2**
*No matter how perfectly you pitch all game,*
**[16:52] R2**
*one bad pitch could turn the game around.*
**[16:55] R2**
*That's baseball.*
**[16:59] R2**
*Which team has more luck on their side?*
**[17:06] C1**
He swung at a ball again!
**[17:07] C1**
Strike out!
**[17:12] Ta**
I love this feeling.
**[17:14] S1**
It's already two outs.
**[17:16] S2**
Don't go down so easily, so we can
start well in the ninth inning!
***SIGN*** Batting ninth and center fielder, Tojo-kun.
**[17:25] Sa**
If he comes here, then like this!
**[17:27] Sa**
If he comes there, then like this!
**[17:29] S1**
Sit down!
**[17:32] Ka**
*Tojo.*
**[17:34] Ka**
*Don't let him have his way.*
**[17:38] Sa**
Tojo, like this!
**[17:42] Um**
Strike!
**[17:44] C1**
A sidearm crossfire.
**[17:46] C1**
It's not gonna be easy to hit
with an angle like that.
**[17:51] Sa**
Not bad!
**[17:54] Ka**
* His speed hasn't gone down,*
* even in the eighth inning.*
**[17:57] Ka**
*What kind of practice does he do at Teito?*
**[18:00] Ta**
* You're Tojo from*
* Matsukata Senior Team, right?*
**[18:03] Ta**
*Why are you playing outfield?*
**[18:07] R1**
In junior high, they played a
good pitchers' game against each other.
**[18:13] R2**
Yet Mukai-kun is already the ace at Teito.
**[18:16] R2**
I'm sure Tojo-kun doesn't want to lose here.
**[18:20] Ta**
* I thought I could keep competing*
* with you in high school,*
**[18:22] Ta**
*but you quit being a pitcher?*
**[18:25] Ta**
*Don't let outsiders...*
**[18:28] Ta**
*...take the mound!*
**[18:38] Ta**
*With one hand?*
**[18:39] T1**
Second!
**[18:40] T1**
Back!
**[18:42] S1**
A hit!
**[18:44] S2**
Nice persistence with two outs!
**[18:47] Ka**
That's it!
**[18:49] Sa**
Just like I told him to!
**[18:51] Ha**
*His lower body is really strong.*
**[18:54] Ha**
*It's no surprise he's a former pitcher.*
**[18:58] To**
*I haven't given up yet.*
**[19:00] To**
*Not on the game and not on being a pitcher.*
**[19:04] Ta**
*Oh, yeah.*
**[19:05] Ta**
* He was the only one who hit*
* my best pitch in junior high, too.*
**[19:09] Ta**
*He pisses me off.*
**[19:11] S1**
Top of the lineup now!
**[19:13] S2**
Let's go, Kuramochi!
**[19:16] Ku**
*One inning left.*
**[19:18] Ku**
*We need to score this inning.*
**[19:21] Ku**
*It doesn't have to be pretty.*
**[19:24] Ku**
*My job is to connect to the next batter.*
**[19:39] Um**
Foul!
**[19:46] R1**
Tojo-kun's putting pressure
from the field with a big lead.
**[19:55] Ta**
* Why don't you run*
* instead of just pretending?*
**[20:01] Ta**
*A bunt?*
**[20:02] In**
*With two outs?*
**[20:07] C1**
Will Teito get it?
**[20:08] C1**
Or will he outrun them?
**[20:13] C2**
The throw went wide!
**[20:14] C2**
They made an error!
**[20:16] SS**
Seido! Seido! Seido! Seido!
**[20:20] C1**
Two outs and runners on second and third.
***SIGN*** Batting second and second baseman, Kominato-kun.
**[20:29] Sa**
Harucchi! Let's do this!
**[20:32] Sa**
Show us the glitter in your eyes,
under your bangs!
**[20:37] R1**
Kominato-kun's up at bat,
**[20:40] R1**
and the runner on second
is Kuramochi-kun.
**[20:43] R1**
A base hit could turn the game around.
**[20:47] T1**
And that is why.
**[20:50] Ta**
Stop copying him.
**[20:52] T1**
Let's do this!
**[20:53] TT**
All right!
**[20:58] C1**
They're loading up the bases.
**[21:00] C1**
How obvious.
**[21:03] C1**
It's easier to defend with the bases loaded.
**[21:06] C1**
So they're avoiding
the fight with the batter.
**[21:11] Sa**
They must've discovered
Harucchi's inner berserker.
**[21:14] Sa**
That's why they're walking him.
**[21:17] Ta**
Stupid.
**[21:18] Ta**
This is all strategy.
**[21:22] Um**
Ball.
**[21:23] R2**
Get the out you can get for sure.
**[21:27] R2**
It's not a new strategy.
**[21:30] R2**
After all, the next batter...
**[21:33] R2**
...is Maezono-kun,
and he hasn't hit today.
**[21:37] Oc**
*He never hits.*
**[21:40] Um**
Ball four!
**[21:42] S1**
Bases loaded now.
**[21:49] Mi**
*Zono.*
**[23:31] Mi**
Bottom of the eighth, and we're
at two outs with the bases loaded.
**[23:34] Mi**
We have a big chance,
and Maezono's going up to bat.
**[23:38] Ma**
*I need to wait, and then smack it head on.*
**[23:41] Mi**
*You've got it, Zono.*
**[23:42] Ma**
*I'll give you a beating!*
**[23:43] Mi**
The Teito battery stands tall before him.
**[23:46] Mi**
Can he do it?
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond S2*:
Scenario.
***SIGN*** Scenario
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 8 - Scenario
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**[00:02] Um**
Ball four!
**[00:03] S1**
*Bases loaded now.*
**[00:05] S1**
*We still have the bottom of the ninth,*
**[00:07] S1**
*but this is a huge chance to score.*
**[00:10] S2**
Roll it!
**[00:11] S2**
Just roll the ball!
**[00:13] S3**
Let's do this, Maezono!
**[00:16] TC**
*End it here cleanly, boys.*
**[00:19] Ka**
Don't lose confidence, Maezono.
**[00:21] Ka**
You've been swinging well all game.
**[00:24] Ka**
Wait for the pitch to come to you,
then smack it hard.
**[00:28] Ka**
Just go do that this inning, too.
**[00:33] S1**
From zero to hero!
**[00:35] S2**
The stage is set for you, buddy!
**[00:39] Mi**
If I was the catcher,
**[00:41] Mi**
I'd hate the batters
who can judge the low balls.
**[00:47] Mi**
The low balls are balls for a reason.
**[00:50] Mi**
Just swing at the pitch you can hit.
**[00:53] Ma**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** Scenario
**[02:26] SS**
Let's hit a big one here, Maezono!
**[02:31] R1**
Despite the rain,
**[02:32] SS**
If you don't get a hit, who else will?
**[02:34] R1**
they've played a very close
and exciting game.
**[02:38] R2**
Yeah.
**[02:39] R2**
Two outs and bases loaded
at the bottom of the eighth.
**[02:42] R2**
This is the most important part of the game.
**[02:46] C1**
Can Maezono get a big one
with his heavy swing?
**[02:50] C1**
Or will Mukai ot Teito
get the last laugh again?
**[02:57] C1**
And here comes the first pitch.
**[03:03] Um**
Ball.
**[03:06] C2**
Maezono won that one.
**[03:08] C3**
Wasn't that a screwball?
**[03:10] C3**
Are they not afraid of a passed ball?
**[03:12] C4**
He must have a lot of confidence
in Mukai's control.
**[03:16] In**
*The strike zone has no limit.*
**[03:19] In**
*Use it openly, Taiyo.*
**[03:21] Ta**
*I won't even let him touch my pitch.*
**[03:24] Ma**
*I wait and then swing hard.*
**[03:28] Ma**
*Swing hard.*
**[03:30] Ta**
*Just you try and touch it.*
**[03:32] Ma**
*I'll smack it hard.*
**[03:35] C1**
A slider for the second pitch!
**[03:38] C2**
A strike on the way outside.
**[03:40] T1**
Nice pitch, Taiyo!
**[03:42] T2**
The batter can't react!
**[03:44] S1**
Nothing to worry about!
**[03:45] S1**
Let's stay focused!
**[03:53] C1**
And pitch three?
**[03:55] C1**
A fastball!
**[03:57] T1**
That's it!
**[03:58] T2**
Nice pitch, Taiyo!
**[04:00] Ot**
Come on, Maezono!
**[04:03] Sa**
That's the timing!
**[04:04] Ka**
Nice swing!
**[04:06] R1**
The low and outside.
**[04:08] R1**
Is he going for a fastball?
**[04:10] R2**
Yeah.
**[04:12] R2**
Maezono-kun swung for it.
**[04:14] R2**
He's ready for it.
**[04:16] R2**
But the count's 1-2 now.
**[04:19] R2**
He's cornered.
**[04:26] R2**
* Will Mukai-kun come to end it*
* with the fourth pitch?*
**[04:31] Mi**
*He's gonna pitch a low one here.*
**[04:36] Um**
Ball!
**[04:37] C1**
Hey, he saw that one coming!
**[04:40] Sa**
That's how you do it!
**[04:43] C1**
He's only pitching to the outside.
**[04:46] C2**
The count's 2-2 now.
**[04:48] C2**
What's next?
**[04:50] C2**
I doubt they want to go to 3-2.
**[04:57] Ta**
*It's game over...*
**[04:59] Ta**
*...with this!*
**[05:15] C1**
He tapped it!
**[05:16] C2**
Barely a foul!
**[05:20] S1**
That was close!
**[05:21] S2**
That was just barely in the zone!
**[05:23] S2**
If he hadn't swung,
he would've been struck out!
**[05:26] Ta**
*Damn.*
**[05:28] Ta**
*Don't be a pain.*
**[05:29] Ta**
*You're supposed to be easy.*
**[05:34] R1**
I'm getting nervous from just watching.
**[05:37] R2**
I'm sure they wanted to
finish with that pitch.
**[05:41] R2**
*The count's 2-2.*
**[05:43] R2**
*They've only pitched outside so far.*
**[05:46] R2**
* They have an extra pitch,*
* so pitching inside here could be good.*
**[05:51] R2**
* But they'd have to be careful*
* not to hit the batter.*
**[05:56] R2**
* It's something they couldn't pitch*
* without confidence and trust.*
**[06:06] R2**
*No hesitation?*
**[06:08] In**
*This pitch will only be a foul.*
**[06:12] In**
*Use this to distract him.*
**[06:14] Ta**
*Then finish him with an outside.*
**[06:18] R2**
What a fearsome battery.
**[06:21] R2**
*They can read each other's minds.*
**[06:24] R2**
* They both see the same picture*
* of getting the out.*
**[06:27] Ka**
*Swing like you practice.*
**[06:30] Mi**
*Be confident.*
**[06:32] Ma**
*Wait, then swing hard.*
**[06:36] Ta**
*No matter how much you struggle,*
**[06:38] Ta**
*it's game over with the next pitch.*
**[06:42] Ma**
*Swing hard!*
**[06:43] Ta**
*I can already see...*
**[06:48] Ta**
*...the end!*
**[07:12] Ta**
*Wait a minute.*
**[07:14] Ta**
*That wasn't the finishing pitch.*
**[07:18] In**
*It's fine.*
**[07:20] In**
*It's a foul.*
**[07:23] S1**
Right up left field!
**[07:28] S2**
Kuramochi's heading for home!
**[07:30] Sa**
Let's go!
**[07:31] S1**
They're taking time with the ball!
**[07:33] Sa**
Come home, Harucchi!
**[07:34] Sa**
Run!
**[07:36] S1**
Three runs!
**[07:39] S2**
Nice one, Zono!
**[07:40] S3**
Bringing all the runners home!
**[07:42] S2**
Zono's going for third!
**[07:46] Um**
Out!
**[07:52] Mi**
You got way too excited!
**[07:54] Ka**
You were tripping!
**[07:56] Ma**
Sorry.
**[07:58] C1**
Seido got three runs this inning.
**[08:01] C2**
They turned the game around at the end.
**[08:04] R1**
Maezono-kun hit that difficult
inside pitch very cleanly.
**[08:09] R2**
He was focused on hitting toward the right.
**[08:12] R2**
That's why it didn't go foul.
**[08:15] R2**
*In any case,*
**[08:17] R2**
* that inside was a little*
* lenient for Mukai-kun.*
**[08:21] T1**
*T-Taiyo...*
**[08:24] R2**
*One bad pitch ruins a game of great pitches.*
**[08:29] TC**
You can't do anything
about the points you give up.
**[08:32] TC**
Raise your head. Damn it!
**[08:36] R1**
With just one pitch,
now they have to chance to win.
**[08:40] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:41] R2**
That's baseball.
**[08:44] R2**
*The scenario was perfect.*
**[08:46] R2**
*But he had to throw a harsh inside pitch.*
**[08:52] R2**
* Perhaps he was thinking too much*
* about finishing on the outside,*
**[08:57] R2**
* and that led to a slightly*
* lenient inside pitch.*
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
***SIGN*** Teito Seido
**[09:23] SS**
Third!
**[09:28] R1**
An error!
**[09:30] R2**
Kawakami-kun's here for the last inning,
**[09:33] R2**
but he's struggling to get the last out.
**[09:37] Mi**
Time out, please.
**[09:39] R1**
They've given up a run,
but it's still two outs, bases loaded.
**[09:43] R2**
It's the ultimate test
of who deserves to win.
**[09:46] Sa**
Nori-senpai! Two outs!
**[09:48] Ka**
Let's stay calm!
**[09:49] Ot**
Ka-Kawakami!
**[09:53] Mi**
Don't worry.
**[09:54] Mi**
Your pitch looks good.
**[09:56] Mi**
Let's pitch some strikes.
**[09:57] Ma**
Just throw to the closest base.
**[09:59] Ma**
Let's stay calm.
**[10:01] Ku**
Let's get the next out.
**[10:18] Mi**
*He looks devasted.*
**[10:20] Mi**
*We can't win like...*
**[10:24] Mi**
Nori.
**[10:27] Mi**
Look behind you.
**[10:32] Mi**
No, the sky.
**[10:56] Mi**
See?
**[10:58] Mi**
We were so cornered that we didn't
even notice this beautiful scene.
**[11:08] Mi**
*Let's do what we've practiced,*
**[11:10] Mi**
*and make this game*
**[11:12] Mi**
*ours!*
**[11:14] Sa**
Don't be passive! Be aggressive!
**[11:21] TC**
*He looks revitalized.*
**[11:32] Um**
Out!
**[11:35] Um**
Game set!
**[11:37] S1**
Game set!
**[11:41] TC**
*In the end, the weather favored them.*
**[11:47] Sa**
Yeah!
**[11:49] C1**
2-3!
**[11:50] C1**
Seido turned it around in the end!
**[11:52] C2**
What a close game!
**[11:54] C3**
What an intense pitchers' game!
**[11:56] C4**
Seido won the battle of the big schools!
**[12:00] EE**
Good game!
**[12:03] C1**
Are you serious?
**[12:04] C1**
The East Tokyo summer champions
disappeared in the first round!
**[12:12] Ta**
*I don't think I underestimated him.*
**[12:14] Ta**
*Even that pitch was...*
**[12:20] In**
It looks like we'll have a long off-season.
**[12:23] Ta**
It'll go by quickly,
**[12:26] Ta**
if we work on what we need.
**[12:29] Ta**
*I need to get better.*
**[12:31] Ta**
*I need more power to outpitch the batters.*
**[12:34] Ta**
*I need more tactics to toy with the batters.*
**[12:37] Ta**
We'll have to practice a lot.
**[12:40] In**
Yeah.
**[12:41] In**
I need to really focus for the summer.
**[12:45] C1**
Yeah!
**[12:47] C1**
In the end, Maezono
made the winning play.
**[12:51] C2**
Did you expect him to hit?
**[12:53] C1**
Nope.
**[12:54] C2**
The relief in the sixth inning
was a surprise, too.
**[12:57] C1**
I couldn't believe Furuya got benched.
**[13:00] Ka**
Let's go home.
**[13:00] C2**
Sawamura and Maezono
both performed well.
**[13:01] Ot**
K-K-K-Kawakami! Nice pitch!
**[13:05] C2**
So Coach Kataoka really
made good calls today.
**[13:09] C3**
The batting lineup isn't topnotch yet,
**[13:12] C3**
but this win should
give them some momentum.
**[13:20] C1**
It's decided.
**[13:22] C2**
Yeah.
**[13:23] C2**
Teito put up a good fight, but...
**[13:26] C1**
The school I'm going to...
**[13:29] C1**
I'm going to Seido.
**[13:32] C1**
I was kind of thinking about going
to the school that won this game.
**[13:36] C2**
Just kind of?
**[13:38] C1**
Yeah, kind of.
**[13:41] C1**
But I think it's the right choice.
**[13:43] C1**
They have two interesting pitchers.
**[13:47] C2**
*Koshu.*
**[13:49] C2**
You should've told me if that was
what you were thinking!
**[13:52] C2**
I could've enjoyed the game more, too!
**[13:55] S1**
Yeah.
**[13:56] S1**
Yeah, Seido.
**[13:57] S1**
Three runs in the bottom of the eighth.
**[13:59] S2**
No, Maezono really got the hit.
**[14:05] R1**
Coach Okamoto, did you not think
about relieving the pitcher today?
**[14:11] TC**
Well, I had a reliever ready,
**[14:13] TC**
but I felt that keeping Taiyo in
was the right decision.
**[14:17] TC**
If you want to raise an ace,
you've gotta have faith.
**[14:23] R1**
Words of wisdom.
**[14:25] TC**
But you can't lose!
**[14:27] TC**
No, you can't!
**[14:29] R2**
Then what do you think about
Seido's ace, Furuya-kun,
**[14:33] R2**
being benched so early in the game?
**[14:36] TC**
Well, it depends on the team.
***SIGN*** Edogawa City Stadium
**[14:40] TC**
I thought it was a tough call at the time,
**[14:43] TC**
but we couldn't take down
their southpaw who came out next.
**[14:48] TC**
I'm sure Kataoka-kun wants
those two to compete as rivals.
**[14:52] TC**
Why am I talking about
the winning coach's calls?
**[14:58] R2**
I'm sorry.
**[14:59] R2**
I was curious.
**[15:01] Ku**
The sun came out
right before the game ended.
**[15:04] Sa**
Thank you!
**[15:05] Ku**
It wasn't a compliment.
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[15:16] S1**
Remember Zono's face right then?
**[15:19] S2**
You're so unreliable.
**[15:21] Ma**
Shut up!
**[15:22] S2**
You hit big but got
easily taken out at third.
**[15:26] S3**
I'm surprised you actually hit.
**[15:29] Ma**
Kominato, let's go.
**[15:31] Ha**
Yes, sir.
**[15:32] S3**
You're starting right now?
**[15:35] Ma**
I don't want to forget what I felt today.
**[15:39] Ma**
I've gotta beat it into my body before I forget.
**[15:45] S3**
He already swings every night.
**[15:47] S4**
He practices way too much.
**[15:49] S5**
*Maezono-san looks so admirable.*
**[15:53] S6**
Let's go swing some, too.
**[15:54] S5**
Yeah, I can't lose.
**[15:58] Ku**
Hey, Miyuki.
**[16:00] Ku**
Furuya's still running on the field.
**[16:03] Ku**
Should I go stop him?
**[16:05] Mi**
Just let him run all he wants.
**[16:09] Mi**
I bet he's never walked off
the mound like that.
**[16:13] Mi**
So I need him get really upset over it.
**[16:16] Mi**
And if he'll start listening
to me more, even better.
**[16:20] Ku**
So that's what you're after!
**[16:21] Ku**
You heartless fiend!
**[16:25] Mi**
We should've been more careful, too,
**[16:30] Mi**
but compared to before the pause,
**[16:33] Mi**
he was like a different person.
**[16:36] Mi**
I guess in that sense,
**[16:37] Mi**
we learned a lot this game.
**[16:41] Mi**
Though it wouldn't have
mattered if we'd lost.
**[16:43] S1**
But if Kawakami gave them
the winning runs in the end...
**[16:47] Ku**
Yeah, I can't even begin to fathom
how he'd be right now.
**[16:51] Mi**
We won in the end, so who cares?
**[16:56] [Messenger] Wa**
Fall Tournament Game 1
You haven't returned any of my emails lately!
And wait... You pitched today?
Is this your first game since summer?
But I can't really imagine you pitching to the outside so much.
**[16:56] Wa**
* You haven't returned*
* any of my emails lately!*
**[17:00] Wa**
*And wait... You pitched today?*
**[17:03] Wa**
*Is this your first game since summer?*
**[17:06] Wa**
*But I can't really imagine
you pitching to the outside so much.*
**[17:12] Sa**
Shut up.
**[17:13] Sa**
I wish you could've seen it.
**[17:18] Sa**
In the rain,
**[17:18] S1**
Hey, don't think out loud.
**[17:20] Sa**
I gave them a piece of my
**[17:21] S2**
I want to turn that smile upside down.
**[17:25] S1**
But he did pitch
really well as a reliever today.
**[17:26] Sa**
ultra super deluxe pitch...
**[17:31] Wa**
*So that's your next step.*
**[17:33] Wa**
*We're all excited to see
how much you've improved.*
**[17:38] Wa**
*By the way, our season's already over.*
**[17:43] Sa**
*I was able to pitch again.*
**[17:45] Sa**
*I was able to stand on the mound again.*
**[17:48] Sa**
* I was able to hold them off*
* with just outsides.*
**[17:53] Sa**
* If I can learn to pitch insides,*
* too, then I'll...*
**[18:03] Sa**
I'm getting super hyped all of a sudden!
**[18:05] Mi**
I'm surprised you've got time to be emailing.
**[18:10] Mi**
Furuya's still running.
**[18:12] Sa**
What?!
**[18:12] Ku**
Is it Wakana?
**[18:14] Ku**
Is it an email from Wakana?
**[18:16] Ot**
What a nice game today.
**[18:19] Ot**
Although it was close until the end.
**[18:21] Ot**
Maezono got a hit today, too.
**[18:24] Ot**
I think that'll help the team get going.
**[18:27] Re**
He did a really nice job
hitting that inside pitch.
**[18:31] Re**
It was like he instinctively reacted
rather than trying to hit it.
**[18:36] Ka**
He swings the bat more than
anyone else on the team right now.
**[18:40] Ka**
I'm sure it boosted everyone's morale,
**[18:44] Ka**
even if they're not on the first string.
**[18:47] Ot**
They were all on the bleachers in the summer.
**[18:50] Ot**
I'm sure people have mixed
feelings about his success.
**[18:54] Oc**
*The subs don't need to get better.*
**[18:57] Oc**
Can I ask you a question?
**[19:00] Oc**
About the relief in the sixth inning.
**[19:03] Oc**
Pulling Furuya out there
quickly was, I guess,
**[19:08] Oc**
the right decision, ultimately.
**[19:12] Oc**
But why Sawamura?
**[19:17] Oc**
Kawakami is more consistent than Sawamura,
**[19:20] Oc**
and Sawamura is crippled with the yips.
**[19:23] Ot**
*C-Crippled?*
**[19:26] Ka**
Because of his attitude.
**[19:28] Ka**
At that point, Sawamura was
the only one who was ready,
**[19:33] Ka**
and he was ready to pitch to his strengths,
**[19:36] Ka**
even against an opponent like Teito.
**[19:44] Oc**
*That's it?*
**[19:46] Ka**
The fact that Teito expected him
to pitch insides was in our favor,
**[19:51] Ka**
but he unexpectedly pitched
until the end of the eighth inning.
**[19:54] Ka**
The fact that he was able to do that
**[19:57] Ka**
was great for the team.
**[20:02] Oc**
For the team?
**[20:04] Ka**
Yes.
**[20:06] Ka**
There's a limit to how much
a person can improve on his own.
**[20:21] Fu**
*He did that when he was basically crippled.*
**[20:29] Sa**
I am the king of running!
**[20:32] Ka**
Rivals acknowledge each other,
**[20:36] Ka**
and compete to get better.
**[20:39] Ka**
That's why they can train so hard.
**[20:42] Ka**
That's why they continue to improve.
**[20:47] Ka**
And
**[20:48] Ka**
they will always far exceed
our expectations.
**[20:58] (Flashback) Ka**
I won't sacrifice the team
just for Furuya alone.
**[21:03] Ka**
When the team grows as a whole,
the players strive to improve.
**[21:07] Ka**
This is something I learned
from the previous team.
**[21:17] Re**
Coach Kataoka.
**[21:20] Ot**
If we win the next one,
we'll get to play Inashiro!
**[21:23] Ot**
The players want revenge!
**[21:25] Ot**
Let's give them a run for their money!
**[21:29] Oc**
* So he wants to make a team that*
* will improve with every game.*
**[21:36] Oc**
* I was curious as to how*
* he'd play against Teito,*
**[21:40] Oc**
*but now I see.*
**[21:43] Oc**
*The players aren't the only ones improving.*
**[21:51] Oc**
*I need to start promoting myself soon,*
**[21:56] Oc**
*or I might be in trouble.*
**[23:30] Is**
If you win the next one,
you'll play Inashiro, right?
**[23:34] Is**
Destroy them!
**[23:35] Is**
I'll allow it.
**[23:36] Ku**
We're excited to pay back
Inashiro for summer,
**[23:39] Ku**
but something's stirring up
inside the team.
**[23:42] Mi**
If you want to quit,
then I can't stop you.
**[23:46] Ku**
Hey, don't be like that, Miyuki.
**[23:47] Ku**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
My Path.
***SIGN*** My Path
**[23:52] Ku**
Let's win the national title!
# 9 - My Path
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**[00:01] Is**
Hey, I heard you guys beat Teito.
**[00:05] Is**
Zono got the winning run?
**[00:06] Ry**
Nice.
**[00:08] Is**
I knew you would do it.
**[00:09] Ma**
Thank you.
**[00:10] Is**
Though I would've hit it out of the park.
**[00:14] Ma**
Jun-san.
**[00:17] Is**
If you win the next one, you play Inashiro.
**[00:19] Ma**
Yes.
**[00:20] Ma**
If all goes well.
**[00:21] Is**
Make everything go well!
**[00:23] Is**
Narumiya's tired from summer.
**[00:26] Is**
Kill him!
**[00:28] Is**
I'll allow it.
**[00:30] Is**
Want me to play as a pinch hitter?
**[00:32] Is**
I'll kill him personally!
**[00:34] Ma**
You can't, Jun-san!
**[00:36] Ry**
Maybe I won't get caught
**[00:37] Ry**
if I switch with Haruichi.
**[00:39] Ma**
Ryo-san, you, too?
**[00:42] Ku**
He was being so cocky,
**[00:43] Ku**
so I made him cry with a choke hold.
**[00:46] Mi**
You guys are so close.
**[00:47] Ku**
What? I hate Sawamoron.
**[00:49] S1**
Miyuki.
**[00:52] S1**
Do you have a minute?
**[00:54] Ku**
What's up, Nabe-chan?
**[00:55] Ku**
All the way from the room next door.
**[00:57] Ku**
Kudo and Higashio, too?
**[00:59] S1**
Oh, it's nothing.
**[01:01] S2**
Miyuki-kun, here.
**[01:03] S2**
These are the groups for the school trip.
**[01:05] S3**
Kuramochi, here.
**[01:07] Ku**
Where's the "kun" for me?
**[01:09] S2**
You might have a game during the trip, right?
**[01:14] S2**
So all the baseball team guys
are in the same group.
**[01:17] Ku**
Wow! You're right.
**[01:19] Ku**
This is the same as the dorm members.
**[01:21] Ku**
This is terrible.
**[01:23] Mi**
We're not going.
**[01:25] Mi**
We don't plan on losing.
**[01:29] Ku**
Here, you can have it back.
**[01:31] Mi**
Right?
**[01:34] Na**
Y-Yeah.
**[01:36] S1**
I see. That's too bad.
**[01:39] S1**
It was a good opportunity
to get to know everyone in class.
**[01:42] Ku**
Whatever!
**[01:43] Ku**
It's the schedule's fault!
**[01:45] Ku**
The school doesn't care
about us going to the trip.
**[01:48] Ku**
It's the principal's conspiracy!
**[01:50] Mi**
So what did you need?
**[01:55] Na**
Sorry, never mind.
**[02:00] Ku**
Hey!
***SIGN*** My Path
**[03:37] S1**
What's Sawamura reading today?
**[03:39] S2**
He quickly gave up on
*Crime and Punishment* the other day.
**[03:43] S2**
He couldn't remember the characters' names.
**[03:47] S3**
Yes, he loves it! *Your Lie* is the one!
**[03:49] S3**
I didn't expect he'd cry so much, though.
**[03:52] S2**
I can sympathize.
**[03:54] S3**
Did you lend it to him?
**[03:55] S2**
Yeah, and I made him read it.
**[03:57] S3**
He's cheered up recently, hasn't he?
**[04:01] S2**
Maybe something good happened.
**[04:04] Ha**
*I... I want to talk about it.*
***SIGN*** Has every volume
**[04:08] Ka**
Damn.
**[04:09] Ka**
He's getting cocky because he got to play.
**[04:13] Ka**
Hurry up and read it!
**[04:14] Ka**
I'm next.
**[04:16] Ka**
You're spoiling me with your reactions!
**[04:26] Ot**
What a great view
with five cages on the field.
**[04:30] Re**
I'm sure the players
enjoy getting more turns, too.
**[04:33] Ka**
Yeah.
**[04:34] Ka**
Coach Ochiai proposed installing them.
**[04:39] Ka**
We do a lot of situational practice
**[04:43] Ka**
to give everyone a good intuition of baseball.
**[04:46] Ka**
He thought instead of making them think,
**[04:49] Ka**
it would be better
to just let them bat freely.
**[04:52] Ot**
Oh, I see.
***SIGN*** smug face
**[04:58] Oc**
Everyones loves batting practice.
**[05:02] Oc**
I have a few more ideas, too,
despite how I act.
**[05:07] Ot**
*He's getting assertive all of a sudden.*
**[05:13] Sa**
*Relax my body.*
**[05:17] Sa**
*Concentrate only on my fingertips!*
**[05:23] Sa**
Let's go!
**[05:24] Ku**
His outside pitches are looking good.
**[05:27] Ku**
Really hard to time, too.
**[05:29] S1**
He volunteered to pitch today.
**[05:35] S2**
Did he volunteer, too?
**[05:37] S2**
It's not even about timing.
**[05:39] S2**
It's gonna demoralize me.
**[05:42] Ka**
These guys are able to play
because they have their own weapons.
**[05:49] Ka**
Don't hold back, Furuya!
**[05:52] Ka**
Otherwise there's no point in having you pitching!
***SIGN*** Was never planning to...
**[05:57] Ka**
*Not just him.*
**[05:59] Ka**
* Sawamura, Kominato, and Tojo*
* are playing in games.*
**[06:03] Ka**
*I'm not gonna be stuck as a bench warmer!*
**[06:08] To**
*Furuya.*
**[06:10] To**
*Don't be surprised.*
**[06:14] To**
*Shinji's really good at hitting fastballs.*
**[06:20] Ot**
Wow! He hit the first pitch!
**[06:23] Ot**
And it went pretty far!
**[06:26] Re**
He's been looking good recently.
**[06:31] S1**
*I know how you feel.*
**[06:32] S1**
*You made an error the other day. too.*
**[06:35] Ka**
Let's go!
**[06:36] Ka**
Man, that hurt my hand.
**[06:40] Sa**
Come over here next, Kanemaru!
**[06:42] Ka**
Shut up!
**[06:42] Ka**
You're gonna hit me!
**[06:44] Ot**
This is good.
**[06:45] Ot**
The first-years are looking energetic,
as are the second-years.
**[06:49] Re**
Yeah.
**[06:49] Re**
It might be a good idea to try a few
new things in the game on Saturday.
**[06:56] Ha**
Eijun-kun.
**[06:58] Ha**
Go easy on me.
**[07:00] Sa**
You wanna fight?
**[07:01] Sa**
You wanna fight?!
**[07:02] Ot**
It's hard not to think about it.
**[07:07] Ot**
Ugumori did well
in the summer tournament, too,
**[07:11] Ot**
but the third round game
will almost surely be against...
***SIGN*** Inashiro Vocational
**[07:16] Re**
Everyone feels the same way.
**[07:29] SS**
Revenge for the summer!
**[07:31] Sa**
I'm so small!
**[07:38] S1**
Why didn't you tell Miyuki, Nabe?
**[07:42] S1**
Guess you couldn't in that atmosphere.
**[07:44] S2**
Hey, Kudo.
**[07:46] S2**
There's the coach thing, too,
**[07:48] S2**
so couldn't we wait
until the tournament ends?
**[07:54] Na**
* It's something I'd always felt,*
* but it's become more apparent lately.*
**[08:01] Na**
*The difference in motivation.*
**[08:10] Na**
*Kudo, Higashio.*
**[08:16] Na**
Is it okay...
**[08:17] Na**
...for us to be on the
team feeling like this?
**[08:25] R1**
There are still a lot of reporters here.
**[08:29] R2**
It's calmed down a little now,
**[08:31] R2**
but the runner up from nationals
is playing this weekend.
**[08:37] R2**
They have four members
who experienced nationals.
**[08:42] R2**
They're the favorite
to win the spring invitational.
**[08:46] R1**
And if they play Seido in the third round,
**[08:49] R1**
it'll be the summer final all over again.
**[08:52] R1**
I bet the stadium will be packed.
**[09:07] R2**
His pitches look fast.
**[09:10] R1**
He doesn't look tired from summer.
**[09:12] R2**
He didn't pitch much in the group stages,
**[09:15] R2**
so I'm sure Coach Kunitomo
did a good job keeping him rested.
**[09:18] I1**
Mei-san, can I get a change-up next?
**[09:21] I1**
Preferably low.
**[09:23] Me**
Sure, but can you catch it?
**[09:26] Me**
Even if you can stop it in the bullpen,
**[09:28] Me**
there's no use if you
let it past you in the game.
**[09:30] Me**
If you don't at least let it roll forward,
I can't pitch it comfortably!
**[09:36] I2**
* He's still talking about*
* the passed ball in the group stages.*
**[09:40] I2**
*Let him talk, Tadano.*
**[09:41] I2**
*This is all to help you improve.*
**[09:43] I2**
*I think.*
**[09:45] I1**
I'll catch it.
**[09:46] I1**
Even if it kills me!
**[09:49] Me**
What a lie!
**[09:50] Me**
A big lie!
**[09:51] Me**
Where did you learn to say that?
**[09:53] Me**
Movies and comics?
**[09:54] Me**
Video games?
**[09:55] Me**
Don't I always tell you?
**[09:57] Me**
Feelings alone can't get you anywhere.
**[09:59] Me**
It's about skills.
**[10:00] Me**
Having the skills will give you confidence,
**[10:03] Me**
and you'll be able
to control your feelings, then.
**[10:06] Me**
Relying on feelings or whatever
is what people without skills do!
**[10:10] C1**
This kid has a big mouth.
**[10:13] Me**
Don't worry.
**[10:15] Me**
You'll automatically get better
if you're my catcher.
**[10:20] I1**
Yes, sir.
**[10:21] I1**
But I have my pride as a catcher, too.
**[10:23] Me**
Shut up, you stubborn kid!
**[10:26] R1**
This is new.
**[10:27] R1**
Narumiya-kun is the one
guiding the first-years.
**[10:31] R2**
*Is he actually?*
**[10:33] IM**
They made the best of a good opportunity
and scored three runs from Mukai.
**[10:38] IM**
What was surprising was how their pitchers
kept the Teito batters to two runs.
**[10:43] IM**
Although Furuya got switched out
because of the rain,
**[10:47] IM**
I heard he was in the zone until then.
**[10:53] IM**
Sawamura and Kawakami
add depth to their pitching crew.
**[10:57] IM**
They may not have
the explosive batting anymore,
**[11:01] IM**
but they could be more troublesome
than in the summer tournament, in a way.
**[11:05] IC**
We're in no position to talk
about an opponent that far ahead.
**[11:12] IC**
We have to take down
Ugumori first, or it's over.
**[11:18] IM**
Y-Yes, you're right.
**[11:20] IM**
One win at a time.
**[11:21] IM**
My apologies.
**[11:25] IM**
* Coach Kunitomo looked a little stressed*
* since the summer season ended.*
***SIGN*** Seido High School Practice Field
**[11:41] S1**
What a crazy start.
**[11:44] S2**
How can he be so decisive?
**[11:47] S3**
He watches the pitcher's
entire body or something.
**[11:50] S3**
He can tell from a righty's back.
**[11:54] S2**
That's too high level for me to imitate.
**[11:57] Oc**
What a good run.
**[11:59] Oc**
He's useful.
**[12:00] Ka**
It's always reliable, too.
**[12:03] Ka**
The next move changes drastically,
depending on if Kuramochi gets on base or not.
**[12:09] Oc**
*He has a good batting eye, too.*
**[12:11] Oc**
*If only he could get on base more.*
**[12:21] Sa**
You fell for it!
**[12:23] S1**
You play way too risky.
**[12:26] S1**
In both defense and stealing.
**[12:27] S2**
Yeah.
**[12:28] S3**
Damn.
**[12:28] S4**
But Sawamura's pick-off's gotten better, too.
**[12:32] Ka**
It's really mortifying
when Sawamoron catches you.
**[12:34] To**
Hey, you look like a bad guy right now.
**[12:37] Re**
*A base steal practice against a southpaw.*
**[12:42] Re**
*It'll be a back-to-back game this weekend,*
**[12:44] Re**
* so he's already preparing*
* to play against Narumiya-kun.*
**[12:51] Sa**
How do you like it, Harucchi?
**[12:53] Sa**
Can you run?
**[12:54] Sa**
No one can run when I'm pitching!
**[12:57] Mi**
Because you never pitch to me!
**[12:59] Mi**
Throw the ball!
**[13:03] S1**
Ow!
**[13:04] S1**
Why did you tag me there?
**[13:07] S1**
It's practice, so don't force it!
**[13:09] S1**
Damn! That hurt.
**[13:11] S2**
Sorry.
**[13:13] S3**
You okay?
**[13:14] S2**
Do I look okay?
**[13:16] S4**
What's with him?
**[13:18] S4**
He just messed up his slide.
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[13:28] S1**
Nanamori has Hayashi
from Fuchu Senior, right?
**[13:31] S2**
He's a pitcher now.
**[13:33] S1**
He throws a lot of sliders.
**[13:35] Ku**
We won't lose if we don't underestimate them.
**[13:40] S1**
Huh? You already done, Kudo?
**[13:44] S2**
Yeah, my stomach doesn't feel good.
**[13:47] S3**
What? Don't let the coach find out.
**[13:50] S4**
Kudo.
**[13:52] S4**
This is the fruit of
Miyauchi-senpai's training.
**[13:56] S4**
If you don't force yourself to eat,
you won't get bigger.
**[14:00] S5**
Wow! Yamaguchi!
**[14:02] S5**
When'd you get so big?
**[14:07] S1**
Shuji.
**[14:09] S1**
Don't worry too much.
**[14:11] S1**
Aso has a foul mouth,
but he forgets things quickly.
**[14:15] S2**
Yeah.
**[14:16] S2**
He probably already forgot, too.
**[14:18] S1**
Join me for some tee practice later.
**[14:21] S2**
Kijima.
**[14:23] S1**
You want to hit, too, right?
**[14:24] S1**
Let's get better and show up Aso.
**[14:36] Sa**
Nori-senpai.
**[14:37] Sa**
Shouldn't you call it a night?
**[14:39] Ka**
Why don't you call it first?
**[14:42] Sa**
Oh, please!
**[14:43] Sa**
I can keep going.
**[14:45] Ka**
Same here.
**[14:47] Sa**
I can keep going more!
**[14:49] Ka**
Same here.
**[14:55] Sa**
Oh, no! He's recovered!
**[14:57] Sa**
Go back and sleep, Furuya-nator!
**[15:01] Sa**
Nori-senpai, you look pale!
***SIGN*** 999 Frequent English Grammar and Vocabulary Questions
**[15:06] Mi**
What's up?
**[15:07] Mi**
Why all the study guides?
**[15:10] Mi**
Are you thinking about college exams already?
**[15:13] Na**
Miyuki.
**[15:14] Mi**
You got a minute?
**[15:19] Mi**
You know, the Inashiro vs Ugumori game.
***SIGN*** Seido High School Fall Tournament
**[15:23] Mi**
I want to ask you to take data.
**[15:27] Na**
Me?
**[15:29] Mi**
We're playing at the same time,
**[15:32] Mi**
so I don't want to force you,
**[15:34] Mi**
but your Teito data was
really helpful to the fielders,
**[15:40] Mi**
and you'll get better data
if you see the game yourself.
**[15:45] Mi**
At least that's my opinion.
**[15:52] Mi**
Oh, yeah.
**[15:54] Mi**
What did you want to talk to me about?
**[15:57] Mi**
When you came into my class.
**[16:00] Na**
Oh, it's really nothing.
**[16:02] Mi**
Then tell me about it.
**[16:06] Mi**
I'm, you know...
**[16:08] Mi**
...not used to this stuff, too.
**[16:11] Na**
Oh, right.
**[16:12] Sa**
I'm not tired or anything!
**[16:15] Ka**
I get it!
**[16:16] Ka**
But let's call it a night.
**[16:18] Mi**
Nori, make sure they take a bath.
**[16:21] Mi**
They always try to get by with a shower.
**[16:24] Ka**
Okay.
**[16:25] Fu**
I—
**[16:25] Sa**
I wash myself properly!
**[16:27] Fu**
And—
**[16:28] Sa**
And I'll take a bath, too!
**[16:30] Sa**
You're so rude!
**[16:31] Mi**
Yeah, like how crows dip for a second.
**[16:33] Sa**
So what if I'm a crow?
**[16:35] Sa**
It's much better than a bird
trapped in a cage, unable to fly!
**[16:42] Ka**
Is that *Crows*?
**[16:45] Na**
I guess we're too different.
**[16:49] Na**
We didn't get into this school
with a sports invitation.
**[16:54] Na**
I can feel a difference in motivation.
**[16:59] Na**
I mean, I've been prepared
to spend my entire three years here,
**[17:06] Na**
but just...
**[17:12] Mi**
Are you saying you want to quit?
**[17:17] Na**
N-No.
**[17:19] Mi**
I mean, you have those study guides.
**[17:22] Mi**
If you truly don't want to be on the team,
and you want to focus on studying,
**[17:28] Mi**
I won't stop you.
**[17:31] Mi**
I have no right to stop someone
who genuinely wants to quit.
**[17:37] Na**
*No, it's not...*
**[17:40] Mi**
We're not playing baseball for someone else.
**[17:45] Mi**
We chose it ourselves.
**[17:50] Na**
*No, that's not it.*
**[17:56] Mi**
At least that's why I play baseball.
**[18:01] Na**
*That's not what I'm saying.*
**[18:27] S1**
Hey, Kudo.
**[18:28] S1**
What are you doing here?
**[18:31] S2**
Well, I couldn't sleep.
**[18:35] S1**
You, too?
**[18:44] S2**
What's so funny?
**[18:46] S1**
I bet Zono would be swinging right now.
**[18:51] S2**
Yeah.
**[18:52] S2**
In the inside practice area.
**[18:57] S2**
Wait! The lights are on!
**[19:00] S1**
Are you serious?
**[19:02] S1**
Zono's still practicing this late?
**[19:06] Sa**
Two strikes to the outside,
**[19:08] Sa**
then an inside right here.
**[19:11] Sa**
I just need a ball,
but if he swings, awesome!
**[19:15] Sa**
Let's go!
**[19:17] S1**
S-Sawamura?
**[19:20] Ma**
He's crazy.
**[19:22] Ma**
He's always the last to leave.
**[19:27] Sa**
From the outside!
**[19:28] Sa**
Just kidding! Inside!
**[19:30] Sa**
Now, the batter can't focus on a pitch!
**[19:34] Ma**
I really respect him.
**[19:38] Ma**
There's a monster like
Furuya so close to him,
**[19:42] Ma**
but he won't give up on becoming the ace,
**[19:44] Ma**
and continues to try to grow as a pitcher.
**[19:48] Ma**
His pitching in the Teito game
really gave me power.
**[19:52] Ha**
*Zono-senpai's always acknowledged Eijun-kun.*
**[20:00] Ma**
Sawamura, go back to your room soon!
**[20:03] Ma**
You're gonna fall asleep in class!
**[20:05] Ma**
The coach hears about all that stuff!
**[20:08] Sa**
Y-Yes, sir!
**[20:11] Sa**
*Ten more pitches.*
**[20:15] Sa**
*Have I made any progress since then?*
**[20:19] Sa**
*Or am I taking steps back?*
**[20:22] Sa**
*I can only tell by...*
**[20:47] S1**
Furuya!
**[20:48] S1**
Stop!
**[20:48] S1**
You'll make a hole in the ceiling again!
***SIGN*** The Day
Before the Game
**[20:54] Ot**
What?
**[20:54] Ot**
Furuya's playing left field in the next game?
**[20:57] Ka**
Yes.
**[20:58] Ka**
I want him to be ready to go any time,
**[21:01] Ka**
but if he shows any laziness,
I'll switch him out immediately.
**[21:07] Oc**
Is it a penalty for the last game?
**[21:10] Oc**
That's pretty harsh.
**[21:16] Ka**
He can still act like the ace,
even from left field.
**[21:20] Ka**
His teammates see everything.
**[21:24] Mi**
* The coach has a lot*
* of expectations for Furuya.*
**[21:29] Ot**
Then who's starting?
**[21:32] Sa**
Excuse me.
**[21:35] Sa**
You called for the crippled Sawamura?
**[21:37] Sa**
Wh-What can I help you with today?
**[21:40] Sa**
If it's about sleeping through
the entire class today,
**[21:44] Sa**
then I'm deeply repentant.
**[21:46] Mi**
You did?
**[21:48] Sa**
Wait! It's not about that?
**[21:51] Ot**
C-Coach Kataoka!
**[21:53] Ot**
You don't mean to say...
**[23:31] Sa**
What do you need from me today?
**[23:34] Mi**
We have a new lineup for the second round.
**[23:37] Mi**
We play against Nanamori Academy next.
**[23:40] Mi**
The starting pitcher for the game is...
**[23:43] Fu**
Once something happens,
it's too late to stop it.
**[23:46] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Did You Just Pitch...
***SIGN*** Did You Just Pitch...
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 10 - Did You Just Pitch...
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**[00:00] Ot**
Day Before the Game
**[00:02] Ot**
Furuya's playing left field in the next game?
**[00:05] Ka**
Yes.
**[00:06] Ot**
Then who's starting?
**[00:09] Sa**
Excuse me.
**[00:12] Sa**
You called for the crippled Sawamura?
**[00:14] Sa**
Wh-What can I help you with today?
**[00:17] Sa**
If it's about sleeping through
nearly the entire class today,
**[00:21] Sa**
then I'm deeply repentant.
**[00:24] Mi**
You did?
**[00:25] Sa**
Wait! It's not about that?!
**[00:28] Ot**
C-Coach Kataoka!
**[00:30] Ot**
You don't mean to say...
***SIGN*** Did You Just Pitch...
***SIGN*** October 9
***SIGN*** Seido vs Nanamori Academy
**[02:20] NC**
The monster's playing left field?
**[02:23] NM**
They probably want to try things out
before they face Inashiro.
***SIGN*** Nanamori Academy
Head Coach
Tatsuomi Hara
**[02:28] NC**
I see.
**[02:29] NC**
So they're looking down at us.
**[02:33] NM**
Why do you look so happy?
**[02:35] NC**
Bring it on!
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[02:42] C1**
I'm worried about today's starting pitcher.
**[02:54] Ka**
Here's today's starting lineup.
**[02:56] Ka**
Batting first and shortstop, Kuramochi.
**[02:59] Ku**
Yes, sir!
**[03:00] Ka**
Second and right fielder, Shirasu.
**[03:02] Sh**
Yes, sir!
**[03:03] Ka**
Third and second baseman, Kominato.
**[03:06] Ha**
Yes, sir.
**[03:10] Ha**
*I'm in the three-hole?*
**[03:15] Ma**
It's the result of how you've been playing,
**[03:17] Ma**
so be sure to swing confidently!
**[03:19] Ma**
If you get too tense,
you won't be able to swing properly.
**[03:24] Ha**
I'm getting mixed vibes from you.
**[03:27] Ma**
What are you talking about?
**[03:28] Ka**
Fourth and catcher, Miyuki.
**[03:30] Mi**
Yes, sir!
**[03:31] Ka**
Fifth and first baseman, Maezono.
**[03:35] Ma**
Yes, sir.
**[03:37] Ma**
*Fifth?*
**[03:38] Ma**
*I've moved down.*
**[03:39] Ka**
Sixth and left fielder, Furuya.
**[03:45] Fu**
Yes, sir.
**[03:46] Ka**
Seventh and center fielder, Tojo.
**[03:49] To**
Yes, sir!
**[03:50] Ka**
Eighth and third baseman, Kanemaru.
**[03:52] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[03:55] Ot**
Furuya, let's show them!
**[03:57] Ot**
Make some big plays!
**[04:01] To**
It's your starter debut.
**[04:03] Ka**
Yeah, I'm a little scared.
**[04:08] S1**
You want to use this?
***SIGN*** Blue Warriors
**[04:10] S2**
No. I'll just be loud.
**[04:17] Ka**
Ninth and pitcher, Sawamura.
**[04:21] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[04:26] Mi**
Okay!
**[04:27] Mi**
Looking good!
**[04:37] Mi**
* Are you going to breathe*
* every ounce of air in here?*
**[04:43] Ku**
Looking pretty good, Sawamura.
**[04:46] Ku**
Though it's all about how you pitch
on the mound that counts.
**[04:50] Sa**
No need to tell me right before the game!
**[04:53] Ku**
What? Don't tell me you're nervous.
**[04:56] Sa**
Of course I am.
**[04:59] Sa**
It's my first time starting.
**[05:01] Sa**
And there's something I want to try, too.
**[05:05] Ma**
He's been using his head in practice lately.
**[05:09] Ma**
I see him coming up with pitching sequences.
**[05:14] Ma**
Now that he knows
his outside pitch is effective,
**[05:17] Ma**
his thoughts on the inside pitch
have changed.
**[05:23] Ma**
Though for Sawamura,
**[05:25] Ma**
he probably understands it better
with his body than with his head.
**[05:29] Ku**
Let's go!
**[05:30] Ku**
I'll look at your pitch from the box.
**[05:32] Sa**
Thank you!
**[05:34] Mi**
* It's just like him to have to experience*
* it firsthand to understand it.*
**[05:39] Mi**
* He could only go aggressive*
* with his inside pitches,*
**[05:43] Mi**
* but by combining it with outside pitches,*
* he gets more options,*
**[05:47] Mi**
*and more room to work with.*
**[05:50] Mi**
* Now that he's gained confidence*
* in his outside pitches,*
**[05:53] Mi**
*he really wants...*
**[06:05] Sa**
You fell right for it, Kuramochi-senpai!
**[06:07] Sa**
That is a trap!
**[06:09] Sa**
Now that you've seen how close the pitch is,
**[06:12] Sa**
the outside pitches will feel
like they're miles away!
**[06:17] Sa**
Now, I just need to calm down
and throw low and outside!
**[06:21] Sa**
That's just preparation to finish you off
with an outside pitch at the end!
**[06:29] Ku**
Wait a minute.
**[06:31] Ma**
Did you just pitch...
**[06:35] Mi**
Did you just pitch...
**[06:37] Mi**
...to the inside?
**[06:42] Sa**
Eh?
***SIGN*** Currently At Ota Stadium
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[06:52] Na**
Okay! Pretty good!
**[06:54] Na**
You've got him cornered,
so no need to play around!
**[06:57] Na**
Take him down by force!
**[07:00] Ca**
Shut up, left field.
**[07:05] I1**
Does he think everyone can pitch like him?
**[07:08] I1**
Dumb ace.
**[07:09] I2**
Ignore the voice from left field!
**[07:13] I3**
You've got it!
**[07:18] Na**
Get it, third baseman!
**[07:22] Um**
Out!
**[07:23] Na**
All right!
**[07:24] I1**
Time to bat!
**[07:26] I2**
Good job, Hirano!
**[07:29] I3**
Nice pitch, Hirano-san.
**[07:31] I3**
Your slider looks good today.
**[07:33] I3**
Let's pitch some more—
**[07:34] Na**
Hey! Hey!
**[07:36] Na**
They're swinging late on your fastball!
**[07:39] Na**
Push them around with it!
**[07:40] Na**
You're asking for way
too many breaking balls.
**[07:42] Na**
You're pitching way too many balls!
**[07:44] I3**
I'm catching for Hirano-san right now.
**[07:48] Na**
Excuse me?
**[07:49] Na**
Are you telling me I'm irrelevant?
**[07:52] I3**
Don't get upset just
because you're not starting.
**[07:55] I1**
Goodness.
**[07:56] I1**
I'm not sure if these two
make a good pair or not.
**[08:01] I4**
But really,
**[08:02] I4**
I can pitch comfortably
because I know you've got my back.
**[08:08] I4**
I'll do the best I can for as long as I can.
**[08:17] Na**
You sure understand well who the ace is.
**[08:21] I3**
Why are you actually blushing?
**[08:26] C1**
A bunt on the first pitch!
**[08:28] C2**
The throw to first wasn't even close!
**[08:31] C3**
Let's go, Shirakawa!
**[08:33] C4**
There's the hit!
**[08:35] C2**
Go for it, Yamaoka!
**[08:44] C3**
Good distance!
**[08:50] C3**
First run of the first inning!
**[08:53] C5**
They're perfect.
**[08:55] C6**
They got that run so easily.
**[08:58] C3**
No wonder they're the favorite.
**[09:02] IM**
The hit didn't go as far as I thought.
**[09:05] IM**
I wonder if he missed the sweet spot.
**[09:11] U1**
Inashiro's a pretty crazy team.
**[09:13] U1**
I already gave up my first run!
**[09:16] U2**
One out! One out!
**[09:17] U2**
Don't worry about it!
**[09:22] Na**
*One run isn't good enough.*
**[09:25] Na**
* We need to get a whole bunch,*
* so Hiranocchi can pitch without pressure.*
**[09:37] N1**
H-He's so fast.
***SIGN*** His impression
**[09:44] Sa**
Mr. Consistent! Shirasu-senpai!
**[09:49] S1**
Right to center field!
**[09:51] S2**
Nice one, Kominato!
**[09:54] S3**
Nice RBI hit!
**[09:57] Sa**
That's our lucky boy!
**[09:59] Sa**
He followed my advice to a T!
**[10:03] Ha**
Advice?
**[10:04] Sa**
Stop playing dumb!
**[10:06] Ma**
*He's living up to the three-hole position.*
**[10:11] S1**
Yeah! Another hit!
**[10:14] Sa**
Oh.
**[10:15] Sa**
About time he realized his role in the lineup.
**[10:18] S1**
Nice hit, Miyuki!
**[10:20] S2**
One out and runners on first and third!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[10:27] Ma**
*That's right.*
**[10:28] Ma**
* Three-hole... five-hole...*
* It doesn't matter.*
**[10:35] Ma**
*I just...*
**[10:37] Ma**
*...do the swing I practiced.*
**[10:48] S1**
Right along the left field line!
**[10:49] S2**
Nice long shot!
**[10:51] S3**
Third run!
**[10:58] Ot**
He got a hit to the left field edge again!
**[11:01] Ot**
We might be seeing more of those from him!
**[11:06] Ka**
He's a natural pull hitter,
**[11:09] Ka**
but he knows to swing a little late,
**[11:11] Ka**
which keeps the hit from going foul.
**[11:16] Ka**
An inside pitch specialist.
**[11:20] Ka**
Looks like his talent's finally
starting to bear fruit.
**[11:24] Ot**
*If that's the case,*
**[11:26] Ot**
* then it's all thanks to you*
* for using him patiently.*
**[11:30] Oc**
*No.*
**[11:31] Oc**
*He's far from consistent.*
**[11:36] S1**
Oh, no! Furuya!
**[11:38] S1**
You got tense!
**[11:40] Um**
Out!
**[11:44] Um**
Ball four!
**[11:46] S1**
Two outs and bases loaded!
**[11:56] S2**
What an opportunity on your first at-bat!
**[11:59] S3**
Get 'em, Kanemaru!
**[12:02] To**
*The stage is set for you, Shinji.*
**[12:06] To**
*The first pitch after base on balls.*
**[12:13] To**
*Go for it.*
**[12:21] S1**
Right between left and center!
**[12:24] S2**
The runners are coming home!
**[12:26] S3**
Kanemaru!
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[12:28] S1**
Look at the score in the first inning!
**[12:32] S2**
That was his first RBI hit on his first at-bat,
**[12:35] S2**
but he doesn't look that happy.
**[12:36] S3**
Yeah.
**[12:37] S4**
Is he saying it was a piece of cake for him?
**[12:39] S4**
Cocky.
**[12:42] S5**
I know how you feel.
**[12:45] Ka**
*That felt good.*
**[12:47] Ka**
*I'm amazing.*
**[12:48] Ka**
*That was too cool.*
**[12:51] C1**
This is a big change
from the previous order.
**[12:54] C2**
Looks like the change worked well.
**[12:56] C3**
It's too early to say that.
**[13:00] Sa**
Nice batting, Kanemaru!
**[13:02] Sa**
I'm coming...
**[13:04] Sa**
...right...
**[13:05] Sa**
...after...
**[13:11] S1**
*He's walking back like nothing happened.*
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[13:17] Mi**
Sawamura!
**[13:18] Mi**
The defense here is important.
**[13:21] Mi**
If we can't keep them down here,
**[13:23] Mi**
it'll give the opponent a fighting chance.
**[13:25] Mi**
Forget about the five runs.
**[13:27] Sa**
Yes, sir.
**[13:28] Sa**
If I can!
**[13:31] Mi**
Also, inside pitches.
**[13:39] Mi**
I won't ask you to make it your finishing pitch,
**[13:42] Mi**
but I'll ask you to pitch some on the mound.
**[13:49] N1**
It's not over yet.
**[13:50] N1**
It's the first inning!
**[13:51] N1**
We have plenty of time to turn it around!
**[13:54] N1**
Let's fight back patiently and calmly!
**[13:57] N1**
Let's go! Man power!
**[14:01] Sa**
*The little mound looks fresh.*
**[14:13] Sa**
*So this...*
**[14:15] Sa**
*...is the starter's mound.*
**[14:21] Sa**
*Damn, Furuya.*
**[14:23] Sa**
*You stood here like this all the time?*
**[14:30] Fu**
* Once something happens,*
* it's too late to stop it.*
**[14:34] Sa**
Balls will come flying your way,
**[14:36] Sa**
so fielders, thank you for your support!
**[14:40] Ma**
Let's go!
**[14:41] Ha**
*He didn't forget.*
**[14:43] Ha**
*Nice.*
**[14:44] Ku**
*You pitched it in the bullpen.*
**[14:46] Ku**
*You've got it.*
**[14:47] Ku**
*Go get 'em!*
**[14:51] NC**
Keep your spirits up!
**[14:58] Um**
Strike!
**[15:01] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[15:02] S1**
Yeah!
**[15:03] S2**
He's looking good!
**[15:05] N1**
*Huh?*
**[15:07] N1**
*It...*
**[15:12] Um**
Strike!
**[15:15] N1**
*This pitcher throws weird!*
**[15:22] Um**
Ball!
**[15:23] S1**
That was a ball?
**[15:24] S1**
Damn.
**[15:25] N1**
*And his tempo...*
**[15:28] N1**
*...is fast!*
**[15:30] S1**
Another outside pitch?
**[15:31] S1**
He managed to touch it.
**[15:34] NC**
Don't let them play at their pace.
**[15:37] Oc**
*He's throwing outsides only again.*
**[15:40] Oc**
*I'm sure it's all he can do,*
**[15:44] Oc**
*but how long will they last like this?*
**[15:51] Mi**
* This is preparation to*
* finish him off with an outside.*
**[15:54] Mi**
*That's what you said.*
**[15:57] Mi**
*Then don't think too hard.*
**[16:00] Mi**
*Give it to me here!*
**[16:03] Ku**
*Damn, Miyuki.*
**[16:05] Ku**
*An inside pitch already?*
**[16:07] Ma**
*It's nothing special.*
**[16:10] Ma**
*Go for it, Sawamura!*
**[16:12] Sa**
*I just need a ball.*
**[16:14] Sa**
*But if he swings, then awesome.*
**[16:24] Um**
Hit by pitch!
**[16:27] C1**
Damn, what a waste!
**[16:30] C2**
He had him cornered, too!
**[16:32] C3**
He hit the first batter.
**[16:35] C2**
He was pitching at a nice tempo,
but what an outcome.
**[16:37] C3**
Is he nervous to pitch as the starter?
**[16:40] Sa**
I'm sorry!
**[16:45] Oc**
*But did he just...*
**[16:47] Oc**
*...pitch to the inside, sort of...*
**[16:53] Oc**
*I guess?*
**[16:54] Sa**
Oops.
***SIGN*** Batting second and third baseman, Nishi-kun.
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[17:02] N1**
*Again?!*
**[17:05] Ha**
*Eijun-kun, that's too much.*
**[17:07] Ha**
*He's not taking that big a lead.*
**[17:10] Mi**
*Focus on the batter, Sawamura.*
**[17:12] Mi**
*If you don't...*
**[17:17] Um**
Ball four!
**[17:19] Mi**
See?
**[17:20] N1**
Base on balls!
**[17:22] N2**
No outs yet!
**[17:25] Ka**
Don't look mad! Calm down!
**[17:28] NC**
Would you look at this?
**[17:30] NC**
Baseball is unpredictable.
**[17:32] NC**
Five runs doesn't mean anything.
**[17:35] NC**
If we can get a run here,
**[17:36] NC**
we'll be able to turn it around.
**[17:39] Sa**
No outs!
**[17:40] Sa**
There are still no outs!
**[17:42] Ot**
He's given multiple walks since the first batter,
and he's cornered himself.
**[17:46] Ot**
It's his first time starting,
**[17:48] Ot**
so maybe he's lost his cool
after he hit the batter.
**[17:54] Mi**
*Calm down, Sawamura.*
**[17:56] Mi**
*Let's restart from the outside.*
**[18:06] Um**
Strike!
**[18:08] C1**
Nanamori doesn't bunt at all.
**[18:11] C2**
I thought they'd come to score here.
**[18:14] NC**
*The pitcher's falling apart on his own.*
**[18:17] NC**
*We don't need to give them a free out here.*
**[18:22] NC**
*Focus...*
**[18:25] NC**
*...on just one pitch!*
**[18:29] C1**
He jammed it right to first base.
**[18:31] C2**
But the hit has no speed.
**[18:34] Um**
Out!
**[18:35] C2**
He got the batter out!
**[18:38] C1**
But the runners all advanced.
**[18:40] C1**
They're in scoring positions now.
**[18:42] NC**
Perfect!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and first baseman, Goda-kun.
**[18:48] N1**
Giant!
**[18:49] N2**
Let's go, cleanup!
**[18:51] Oc**
* What a generous gift to a team*
* that's five runs down.*
**[18:56] Oc**
* How will Sawamura get through this*
* his first time starting?*
**[19:03] N1**
* He's only been pitching outsides*
* since he hit the first batter.*
**[19:07] Ka**
Sawamura, pitch to contact!
**[19:09] To**
We've got your back!
**[19:12] N1**
* Could it be that he doesn't*
* want to pitch to the inside?*
**[19:27] Um**
Foul!
**[19:30] S1**
That was a foul?
**[19:31] S2**
Phew!
**[19:32] S2**
It would've been bad if it'd been fair.
**[19:36] S1**
*Sawamura.*
**[19:38] N1**
*I swung late?*
**[19:40] Oc**
*This looks bad.*
**[19:43] S1**
Calm down!
**[19:44] S2**
You have cat eyes!
**[19:50] Mi**
*He stepped in without a second thought.*
**[19:54] Mi**
*Is he thinking we'll only pitch to the outside?*
**[19:58] Mi**
* I would love to pitch some inside*
* and get him off his game.*
**[20:06] Mi**
* But is Sawamura ready*
* to do that right now?*
**[20:12] Mi**
* We have some runs,*
* and this is the first inning.*
**[20:14] Mi**
* I personally want Sawamura*
* to overcome the yips, too,*
**[20:20] Mi**
* but we should play it safe*
* and go outside here.*
**[20:31] Ha**
*Eijun-kun.*
**[20:32] Ka**
*Sawamura.*
**[20:33] Sa**
* He didn't hesitate as he*
* stepped in for the swing.*
**[20:36] Sa**
*Even I understand what he's thinking.*
**[20:40] Sa**
*He doesn't think I'll pitch inside.*
**[20:44] ---**
*You...*
**[20:46] Sa**
*We have to go inside right here.*
**[21:09] Mi**
* This batter's not expecting*
* any inside pitches.*
**[21:12] Mi**
*He'll fall back even if it's not in too much.*
**[21:16] Mi**
*Give me a strike!*
**[21:21] NC**
With Giant's power,
he can hit to the outfield.
**[21:24] NC**
Double check the fielders' positions.
**[21:28] Sa**
*Just like usual.*
**[21:31] Sa**
*Gotta relax.*
**[21:34] N1**
*I'm confident I won't lose in power.*
**[21:41] Sa**
*Relax my entire body.*
**[21:46] Sa**
*And focus on just one point.*
**[21:52] Sa**
*Right here!*
**[23:30] Mi**
Ugumori faces the summer
champions, Inashiro.
**[23:33] Mi**
Their ace is Seiichi Umemiya.
**[23:35] Um**
Inashiro's not using their ace?
**[23:37] Um**
That's some confidence they have.
**[23:38] Na**
I'm on standby right behind you!
**[23:40] Na**
You can't lose in baseball
if you don't give up any runs.
**[23:42] Um**
Why don't you stay there
till the end, Mei Narumiya?
**[23:45] Um**
Because this game is ours!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Underdog Story.
***SIGN*** The Underdog Story
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 11 - The Underdog Story
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:01] Mi**
* Is he thinking we'll only*
* pitch to the outside?*
**[00:07] Mi**
* I would love to pitch some inside*
* and get him off his game.*
**[00:15] Mi**
*But is Sawamura ready to do that right now?*
**[00:20] Mi**
* We have some runs,*
* and this is the first inning.*
**[00:23] Mi**
* I personally want Sawamura*
* to overcome the yips, too,*
**[00:28] Mi**
* but we should play it safe*
* and go outside here.*
**[00:39] Ha**
Eijun-kun.
**[00:40] Ka**
Sawamura.
**[00:41] Sa**
* He didn't hesitate as he*
* stepped in for the swing.*
**[00:45] Sa**
*Even I understand what he's thinking.*
**[00:48] Sa**
*He doesn't think I'll pitch to the inside.*
**[00:52] Mi**
*You...*
**[00:54] Sa**
*We have to go inside right here.*
***SIGN*** The Underdog Story
**[02:30] Sa**
*He didn't hesitate as he
stepped in for the swing.*
**[02:33] Sa**
*Even I understand what he's thinking.*
**[02:36] Sa**
*He doesn't think I'll pitch to the inside.*
**[02:40] Mi**
*You...*
**[02:43] Sa**
*We have to go inside right here.*
**[03:06] Mi**
* This batter's not expecting*
* any inside pitches.*
**[03:09] Mi**
*He'll fall back, even if it's not in too much.*
**[03:12] Mi**
*Give me a strike!*
**[03:17] NC**
With Giant's power,
he can hit to the outfield.
**[03:21] NC**
Double check the fielders' positions.
**[03:25] Sa**
*Just like usual.*
**[03:28] Sa**
*Gotta relax.*
**[03:30] N1**
*I'm confident I won't lose in power.*
**[03:38] Sa**
*Relax my entire body.*
**[03:43] Sa**
*And focus on just one point.*
**[03:48] Sa**
*Right here!*
**[03:58] N1**
*Damn!*
**[03:59] N1**
*Did he try to hit me?*
**[04:01] Um**
Strike!
**[04:06] Mi**
*You're the one who stepped in.*
**[04:08] Mi**
*Don't be so surprised.*
**[04:10] Mi**
*It was definitely in the strike zone.*
**[04:13] Mi**
*It wasn't a brushback pitch.*
**[04:16] Mi**
*In fact, if you hadn't stepped in,*
**[04:19] Mi**
*you might've gotten a hit.*
**[04:20] Mi**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[04:26] Ku**
*You've finally done it.*
**[04:28] Ma**
*The inside!*
**[04:30] S1**
Are you serious?
**[04:32] S2**
What about the yips?
**[04:35] Ka**
*This is him.*
**[04:36] Ka**
* He's standing there because*
* he constantly surprises us.*
**[04:41] C1**
Nice one, Sawamura!
**[04:43] C2**
Let's get aggressive!
**[04:45] C3**
You're awesome!
**[04:47] NC**
Wh-What's going on?
**[04:49] NC**
It was just a strike.
**[04:52] S1**
*It wasn't just a strike.*
**[04:56] S1**
* Did you see the look*
* on that sumo batter?*
**[05:00] Mi**
*Hey, stop smiling so much, idiot.*
**[05:05] Mi**
*It's too soon to be happy.*
**[05:07] Mi**
*You have to get this batter out first.*
**[05:13] N1**
* Well I guess I can't just*
* aim for the outside.*
**[05:16] N1**
* I'll have to swing at anything*
* that may be a strike.*
**[05:18] N2**
Giant!
**[05:19] N3**
Don't think! Swing!
**[05:21] Ku**
Let's go, Sawamura!
**[05:22] Ma**
Come on!
**[05:24] Sa**
*My heart is beating...*
**[05:27] Sa**
*...so loudly.*
**[05:29] Sa**
*I can't suppress my excitement.*
**[05:32] Sa**
*My emotions are overflowing.*
**[05:36] Mi**
*I said to be careful!*
**[05:39] Sa**
Oh, shoot!
**[05:40] Sa**
L-Left field!
**[05:44] N1**
*I got jammed again.*
**[05:46] C1**
*The outfielder didn't move.*
**[05:47] C1**
Third base runner's advancing!
**[05:49] N2**
Stop!
**[05:53] C2**
He got stopped!
**[05:56] C3**
Incredible!
**[05:58] C3**
That throw from left field
was like a missile!
**[06:00] Sa**
M-Missile man?
**[06:04] Fu**
* Having troubles getting out*
* of the first inning?*
**[06:10] Sa**
*Stop showing off your number!*
**[06:12] Sa**
*You have troubles in the early game, too!*
**[06:16] Sa**
Two outs, everyone!
**[06:18] Sa**
Please stay calm!
**[06:22] SS**
That's our line, stupid.
**[06:25] Ha**
*That's Furuya-kun's way of encouraging him.*
**[06:29] Mi**
*The tables have turned today.*
**[06:33] Sa**
*Damn!*
**[06:35] Sa**
* I got overexcited from*
* throwing one inside pitch.*
**[06:38] Mi**
*That's right.*
**[06:39] Mi**
*That mound isn't just yours.*
**[06:44] Mi**
*You've just laid down the seed.*
**[06:49] Mi**
* Will you bloom into*
* a big flower that stands out?*
**[06:52] Mi**
*Or maybe a small, yet tough, flower?*
**[06:56] Mi**
*How you grow is up to you.*
**[07:08] Um**
Strike!
**[07:09] Um**
Batter out!
**[07:10] C1**
Swing out!
**[07:11] C2**
To the outside!
**[07:14] S1**
Nice one, Sawamura!
**[07:15] S1**
You didn't give up a run
in the first inning.
**[07:21] Sa**
Ye—
**[07:22] Ku**
Yeah, yeah. Nice pitch.
**[07:25] Ku**
But it's just the first inning.
**[07:26] Sa**
Ye—
**[07:27] Ku**
You put yourself in the bad spot.
**[07:29] Sa**
Ye—
**[07:32] Sa**
Please let me say it!
**[07:34] Sa**
There are people waiting for it!
**[07:36] Ku**
No, there aren't.
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[07:46] Sa**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[08:04] Um**
Out!
**[08:05] Sa**
All right!
***SIGN*** Seido Nanamori
**[08:10] S1**
Game set!
**[08:13] S2**
*11-0!*
**[08:15] S3**
*Game called after five innings!*
**[08:17] Sa**
Let's look sharp, everyone! Sharp!
**[08:19] Ha**
Sawamura-kun did a great job!
**[08:21] Ha**
A shut-out in his first game as a starter!
**[08:24] M1**
It was called after five innings,
**[08:26] M1**
but he managed to get the outs
with runners on base.
**[08:28] M1**
So he did a good job.
**[08:31] EE**
Good game!
**[08:34] Mi**
*He had some meatballs here and there,*
**[08:37] Mi**
*but his pitches were alive.*
**[08:39] Sa**
Thank you!
**[08:41] Mi**
* More importantly, we've gained a lot*
* now that he can pitch inside again.*
**[08:48] Mi**
You've finally made it.
**[08:52] Mi**
You can be in contention
for the ace position now.
**[09:02] Sa**
Thank you!
**[09:03] Sa**
I'll continue to dedicate myself
to baseball without ever giving up!
***SIGN*** Tokyo High School
Fall Baseball Tournament, Round 2
(W. Tokyo) Seido 11 - 0 Nanamori (E. Tokyo)
(Called after five innings)
**[09:08] Mi**
Don't copy Takanohana's oath!
***SIGN*** Inashiro Scouting Squad
**[09:11] I1**
Their roster change really worked.
**[09:14] I2**
Not just Miyuki, but Kuramochi,
Kominato, and Maezono all looked good.
**[09:20] I1**
They went five innings without Furuya pitching
and didn't give up any runs.
**[09:23] I2**
They have a strong lineup of pitchers.
***SIGN*** Ota Stadium
**[09:35] I1**
Let's go!
**[09:39] I1**
So close!
**[09:41] I2**
Right up to the fence!
**[09:43] I2**
It was nearly gone!
**[09:44] U1**
All right!
**[09:45] U1**
We've made it!
**[09:46] U1**
It's two outs again!
**[09:49] U2**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[09:51] U1**
Let's stay alive!
**[09:53] C1**
They have good hits,
but they always fall one step short.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[09:58] C1**
The only run was scored in the first inning.
**[10:00] C2**
It's already the fifth inning.
**[10:02] C2**
That pitcher is harder
to break than he seems.
**[10:13] Um**
Foul!
**[10:16] C1**
That pitch!
**[10:17] C1**
That's the tricky pitch
everyone's having trouble with.
**[10:20] U1**
That was close!
**[10:21] C1**
That slow curve ball doesn't
even get to 100 km/h.
**[10:25] C1**
It's really slow, and it doesn't
even look like it drops much.
**[10:29] C2**
It looks like a nice easy pitch from here.
**[10:31] S1**
*But it's thanks to that pitch*
**[10:35] S1**
*that his fastballs look faster than they are.*
**[10:40] U1**
Right field!
**[10:44] U1**
Yeah!
**[10:45] U2**
Nice!
**[10:47] U3**
Nice pitch!
**[10:53] C1**
Inashiro couldn't score again.
**[10:56] C2**
They're killing their chances.
**[10:59] IM**
Second-year and ace, Seiichi Umemiya.
**[11:02] IM**
His slow curve ball and fastball
have completely different timings,
**[11:05] IM**
and our players aren't reacting well.
**[11:08] IM**
In fact, they're helping him
by popping his pitches.
**[11:17] Na**
You're trying too hard to get big hits!
**[11:19] Na**
You're not in the majors here!
**[11:21] I1**
Neither are you!
**[11:23] I2**
*I won't let him have his way.*
**[11:26] I3**
*I'll pressure him from the bases.*
**[11:30] I4**
Switch gears, everyone!
**[11:32] I4**
Let's defend well and segue
into our next offense.
**[11:35] Na**
Well said, Fuku-chan!
**[11:38] Na**
That's our captain!
**[11:39] Na**
Finding the tempo
in defense is important!
**[11:42] Na**
Tempo is very important
when it comes to batting!
**[11:45] I3**
Don't act like you said it.
**[11:48] I2**
You always copy someone.
**[11:50] I5**
* To be honest, this game*
* isn't going well for us.*
**[11:54] I5**
* Hirano-san's doing a good job*
* keeping their batters in check,*
**[11:58] I5**
*but every time we fail to score,*
**[12:01] I5**
*we're vitalizing them.*
**[12:13] U1**
Make chance?
**[12:15] U1**
Make miracle?
**[12:16] U1**
I don't really get what they mean,
but that's what's good!
**[12:18] U1**
Let's turn this around!
**[12:20] UU**
Yeah!
**[12:21] U1**
Get some hits!
**[12:23] I5**
*No.*
**[12:25] I5**
*We can't give them any more momentum.*
**[12:30] Na**
Itsuki!
**[12:32] Na**
Stay aggressive!
**[12:34] Na**
Don't play passively!
**[12:37] Na**
*I'm still here.*
**[12:41] Na**
*We can't lose if we don't let them score.*
**[12:54] U1**
With an ace like him on standby,
**[12:57] U1**
I'm sure it's reassuring.
**[13:00] U1**
*In fact,*
**[13:02] U1**
*why don't you just stay there, Mei Narumiya?*
**[13:08] U1**
*At the end of the day, we'll close the game.*
**[13:23] I1**
Umemiya ran for it!
**[13:26] U2**
Nice steal!
**[13:28] U3**
Yeah! Nice run, Ume-chan!
**[13:30] C1**
He ran again?
**[13:32] C2**
He's a pitcher, too.
**[13:34] Na**
What are you doing, Itsuki?
**[13:36] Na**
Don't give him a free steal!
**[13:40] C1**
This team always tries to go for the steals,
**[13:44] C1**
though they also fail often.
**[13:46] C2**
It's like they're not afraid of
making mistakes in this game.
**[13:50] I1**
*Two outs, Itsuki.*
**[13:52] I1**
*Let's focus on the batter.*
**[14:00] C1**
Their five-hole's quick
compact swing got them a hit!
**[14:03] C2**
Right in front of right field!
**[14:04] C3**
But it's not very deep!
**[14:08] Na**
Back home!
**[14:09] C1**
No way! He's going for it?!
**[14:26] Um**
Out!
**[14:29] U1**
No way!
**[14:34] C1**
*He was so close.*
**[14:37] C2**
*Damn, he runs fast.*
**[14:39] C2**
*That was almost safe.*
**[14:41] C1**
What an all-around athlete.
**[14:43] U1**
Seriously?
**[14:45] U1**
I thought I ducked under properly.
**[14:51] U1**
You didn't touch me there, did you?
**[14:53] U1**
Nice fake touch.
**[15:03] IM**
Wh-What a reckless pitcher.
**[15:05] IM**
I would've stopped him.
**[15:07] IM**
Being assertive and
being reckless are different!
**[15:10] IM**
Don't underestimate our defense!
**[15:12] IC**
This is how they play.
**[15:15] IC**
Even though their play failed,
they're looking more confident than before.
**[15:19] U1**
Nice run.
**[15:20] U2**
Nice run!
**[15:21] U3**
Yeah!
**[15:22] U1**
Ume-chan, grab a drink!
**[15:24] U2**
Ume-chan, here's a towel.
**[15:25] U3**
Ume-chan, want an umeboshi?
**[15:27] Um**
Mm, thank you.
**[15:29] U4**
Umemiya, make sure you catch your breath
before going back to the mound.
**[15:33] Um**
I'm not that weak. Don't worry.
**[15:36] Um**
You're the one who made us
run so much this summer, too!
**[15:40] U4**
Am I?
**[15:42] Um**
Yeah, you sadistic manager!
**[15:44] U4**
But if we'd trained normally,
we couldn't make any upsets.
**[15:57] Um**
True.
**[15:59] Um**
If we're trying to take down
a bigger opponent,
**[16:02] Um**
we have to put in the work.
**[16:04] Na**
Okay, let's get some runs.
**[16:09] Um**
*Berserk, tackle, reckless, failure...*
**[16:13] Um**
*I don't care how it looks.*
**[16:15] Um**
Let's make this messy,
and make them play at our pace!
**[16:20] UU**
Yeah!
**[16:22] Um**
*What?*
**[16:23] Um**
Why are my shoelaces untied?
**[16:25] Um**
And how did my shoe fall off?
**[16:29] U4**
You're so bad.
**[16:32] U4**
Learn to rest better.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[16:41] C1**
* Bottom of the sixth,*
* one out and a runner on second.*
**[16:44] C1**
We're at the top of the lineup,
and Carlos is up.
**[16:55] Ca**
* You keep repeating this slow*
* curve ball like it's all you can do.*
**[16:58] Ca**
*I'm getting...*
**[17:02] Ca**
*...tired of it!*
**[17:04] C1**
It's big!
**[17:06] C2**
Left field's backing up!
**[17:09] C3**
He caught it!
**[17:16] Um**
Let's go!
**[17:17] C1**
Damn! So close. No runs again.
**[17:21] C2**
But they're making contact.
**[17:24] C2**
I'm sure they'll score soon.
**[17:27] C3**
Yet here we are at the sixth inning.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[17:37] I1**
He got it!
**[17:39] I2**
Go!
**[17:43] C1**
Now, that's a hit!
**[17:45] C2**
Yeah! There's the double!
**[17:47] C3**
Nice hit, Yamaoka!
That's why you're the cleanup!
**[17:50] C4**
Doesn't matter how far out they defend.
**[17:52] C4**
You just have to hit one over them!
**[17:55] C5**
Let's make the move!
**[17:57] S1**
*True, they're hitting harder now.*
**[18:01] S1**
* But I feel like Inashiro's*
* offense is a bit forced.*
**[18:07] IM**
The time has come!
**[18:08] IM**
Let's do this!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and left fielder, Narumiya-kun.
**[18:15] C1**
He popped his last two at-bats.
**[18:18] C2**
Come on, Narumiya.
**[18:22] Na**
* You don't need to make*
* such a scary face.*
**[18:25] Na**
*Results are more important than methods.*
**[18:29] Na**
*I'll end it.*
**[18:32] U1**
His expression's changed.
**[18:34] Um**
*How scary.*
**[18:36] Um**
*He's coming to finish us off now.*
**[18:40] Um**
*But you guys are the Inashiro team.*
**[18:44] Um**
*We didn't think from the start...*
**[18:48] Um**
* ...that a slow curve ball alone*
* could win us the game!*
**[19:11] S1**
*That pitch...*
**[19:17] C1**
Did that drop super fast?
**[19:18] C2**
Was it a slider?
**[19:20] C2**
He didn't pitch it in the first round.
**[19:23] Na**
*Damn!*
**[19:24] Na**
*He's been hiding it all this time?*
**[19:28] Na**
*Against us?*
**[19:33] C1**
He jammed the fastball!
**[19:35] C2**
The second base runner can't move!
**[19:41] C3**
Yeah! Two outs!
**[19:42] C4**
Nice pitch!
**[19:43] C5**
Two outs!
**[19:43] C8**
One more!
**[19:44] C6**
Nice pitch!
**[19:45] C7**
Ume-chan, two outs!
**[19:53] Um**
Ball!
**[19:54] I1**
*A slow curve ball?*
**[19:56] I1**
*Don't hold back.*
**[19:58] I1**
*Give me that pitch.*
**[20:00] U1**
* I'm sure the batters will*
* think it's a slider,*
**[20:05] U1**
* but according to Umemiya,*
* it's another curve ball.*
**[20:10] U1**
* The slow curve ball falls*
* out of his hand as he throws,*
**[20:16] U1**
* but his "power" curve ball,*
* he throws down with his hand.*
**[20:25] U1**
*He doesn't seem to acknowledge it,*
**[20:27] U1**
*but finger dexterity isn't exactly trainable.*
**[20:32] U1**
*He was born with the talent.*
**[20:39] C1**
That Umemiya pitcher
from Ugumori is tenacious.
**[20:42] C2**
He didn't let Inashiro score again.
**[20:45] C3**
Nice pitch, Ume-chan!
**[20:47] C4**
You're giving Inashiro a run for their money!
**[20:49] U1**
Nice pitch, Umemiya.
**[20:52] U1**
You showed them a new
breaking ball this late in the game.
**[20:56] U1**
I'm sure it took them by surprise.
**[20:59] Um**
Did you see Narumiya's face?
**[21:03] Um**
I showed him.
**[21:10] Na**
*He laughed at me.*
**[21:12] Na**
*That bastard.*
**[21:15] IC**
The opponent was one step ahead of us.
**[21:24] IM**
C-Coach, what do you mean?
**[21:27] IC**
We've had plenty of opportunities to score.
**[21:31] IC**
"He just has his slow
curve ball, so it'll be easy."
**[21:36] IC**
"I'll score with a big hit."
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[21:45] IC**
No matter how many excues you make,
the score says it all.
**[21:51] IC**
It's about time you woke up.
**[23:30] Sa**
He's finally going to pitch
in the Inashiro vs. Ugumori game.
**[23:33] Na**
I don't care if they bunt or hit.
**[23:35] Na**
They won't even be able to touch my pitch.
**[23:38] Um**
What's wrong? Come at me.
**[23:40] Um**
There's nothing in the world
I hate more than waiting!
**[23:42] Sa**
We're playing against
the winner of this game.
**[23:45] Sa**
Will Inashiro win? Or...
**[23:47] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Self-Destruction.
***SIGN*** Self-Destruction
**[23:51] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 12 - Self-Destruction
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**[00:02] Um**
Let's go!
**[00:04] UU**
Let's go!
**[00:05] U1**
Nice pitch, Umemiya.
**[00:08] U1**
You showed them a new
breaking ball this late in the game.
**[00:11] U1**
I'm sure it took them by surprise.
**[00:14] Um**
Did you see Narumiya's face?
**[00:19] Um**
*I showed him.*
**[00:24] Na**
*He laughed at me.*
**[00:26] Na**
*That bastard.*
**[00:29] IC**
The opponent was one step ahead of us.
**[00:37] IM**
C-Coach, what do you mean?
**[00:41] IC**
We've had plenty of opportunities to score.
**[00:44] IC**
"He just has his slow curve ball,
so it'll be easy."
**[00:49] IC**
"I'll score with a big hit."
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[00:52] IC**
No matter how many excues you make,
the score says it all.
**[00:58] IC**
It's about time you woke up.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
***SIGN*** Self-Destruction
**[02:38] Um**
Safe!
***SIGN*** Top of the 8th
No outs, runner on 1st
**[02:46] I1**
*Damn!*
**[02:47] I1**
*You're still going to stand that far out?*
**[02:55] U1**
Nice!
**[02:56] U1**
Smacked the first pitch! Nice hit!
**[02:58] U2**
No outs and runners on first and second!
**[03:01] U2**
This is our chance!
**[03:03] S1**
*They went for the first pitch.*
**[03:05] S1**
* They knew a fastball was coming*
* in order to prevent the steal.*
**[03:10] S1**
* Ugumori's plays aren't just reckless.*
* They're calculated.*
***SIGN*** Inashiro Vocational High School has announced a change in players.
**[03:22] C1**
Looks like Inashiro's making a move.
**[03:24] C2**
Yeah, 'cause Ugumori's three-hole is up next.
***SIGN*** Replacing Hirano-kun as pitcher
***SIGN*** is Narumiya-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and pitcher, Narumiya-kun.
***SIGN*** Sugi-kun will be going to left field.
***SIGN*** Batting ninth and left fielder, Sugi-kun.
***SIGN*** That is all.
**[03:48] C1**
We finally get to see the pitcher
who got second at nationals.
**[03:52] C2**
It's his first time pitching
in the fall tournament.
**[03:56] C3**
I bet a lot of people came just to see him.
**[04:00] I1**
Nice pitch, Hirano.
**[04:01] I1**
You didn't give up a run. Great job!
**[04:04] IM**
Let's go!
**[04:07] IM**
*He's using Narumiya here?*
**[04:09] IM**
* So the coach said those things*
* to keep their spirits up.*
**[04:13] IC**
* It's been a month and a half*
* since this team came together.*
**[04:18] IC**
* And one major problem*
* has already shown itself.*
**[04:23] IC**
*The lack of Harada, who was the center of both defense and offense.*
**[04:28] IC**
*The lack of a team leader.*
**[04:31] IC**
*No matter how many good players we have,*
**[04:34] IC**
*everyone's just playing for himself.*
**[04:37] IC**
* Fukui's doing a good job*
* supporting from the side,*
**[04:41] IC**
* but I can't expect him to keep*
* the self-centered players in check.*
**[04:47] IC**
*Whether or not he wants to,*
**[04:50] IC**
*he must become the leader of this team.*
**[05:00] I1**
*I can't imagine these guys bunting.*
**[05:03] I1**
*I think he'll swing for the first pitch, Mei-san.*
**[05:18] U1**
*A slider.*
**[05:23] U1**
*A fastball to the inside?*
**[05:26] U2**
Wow! We're already cornered.
**[05:34] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[05:36] C1**
A high ball bait!
**[05:38] C1**
A three-pitch strike out!
**[05:39] C2**
He's going all out!
**[05:42] U1**
*He's looking sharp.*
**[05:48] C1**
* Runners on first and second,*
* but he managed to get an out.*
**[05:52] C2**
Narumiya's good.
**[05:54] C3**
Mei-kun!
**[06:04] C4**
Mei-kun!
**[06:09] U1**
Ume-chan, let's go!
**[06:10] U2**
Something'll happen if you hit!
**[06:14] S1**
* Ugumori's ace and cleanup,*
* Seiichi Umemiya.*
**[06:18] S1**
*How will he bat against Narumiya?*
**[06:21] C1**
Being offensive is good,
but they should've bunted there.
**[06:27] C2**
Against Inashiro, this might be
the only chance they get.
**[06:45] C1**
Wow!
**[06:46] C1**
A fastball to the outside.
**[06:48] Um**
Wow!
**[06:49] Um**
That didn't slow down.
**[06:51] Um**
So that's a real fastball!
**[06:53] S1**
* I doubt the catcher liked*
* how the batter swung.*
**[06:58] I1**
*He didn't hesitate when he stepped in.*
**[07:00] I1**
*Is he aiming for the fastball?*
**[07:03] Na**
*He can't hit my pitch with a swing that big.*
**[07:12] U1**
A steal!
**[07:16] U2**
*Here?*
**[07:18] Um**
Safe!
**[07:20] C1**
Wow! He made it!
**[07:22] C2**
By himself?
**[07:23] C1**
They apply pressure well with their running.
**[07:25] C2**
Who actually does that?
**[07:30] Um**
Nicely done, Gacchan!
**[07:32] Um**
That's what you call a real steal!
**[07:37] U1**
*Good. A runner on first and third.*
**[07:39] U1**
*This is an easier way to pressure them,*
**[07:42] U1**
*and they'll be more cautious.*
**[07:45] C1**
Inashiro called a time out.
**[07:48] C2**
They're sending a messenger.
**[07:49] Na**
You guys don't need to come!
**[07:51] I1**
Let's just check the field positions.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[07:54] I1**
Infield, defend in.
**[07:56] I1**
They'll run even on a grounder.
**[07:59] I1**
So make sure you get the out
at the plate.
**[08:01] I1**
Got it?
**[08:02] Na**
I guess it's your job as the captain.
**[08:06] I2**
Mei-san.
**[08:08] I2**
We don't know what they'll do.
**[08:12] I2**
If it looks like they're
making a squeeze play,
**[08:14] I2**
then throw it wide.
**[08:16] I2**
I'll catch it with my life.
**[08:20] Na**
I think you're too worried
about the runner.
**[08:23] Na**
I just need to get
two more batters out.
**[08:28] Na**
Whether they try to squeeze bunt or hit,
**[08:30] Na**
they won't be able to touch my pitch.
**[08:35] I1**
*Mei.*
**[08:36] Na**
Now, get out of here!
**[08:38] Na**
Fuku-chan, tell the coach
to just sit back and watch!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Inashiro
**[08:45] C1**
If the runner on third scores,
the game will be tied.
**[08:48] C2**
If the runner on first scores, too,
Ugumori will take the lead.
**[08:59] C3**
The infield's pressuring
the batter by defending in.
**[09:03] C3**
They're not trying to go
for a double play, huh?
**[09:06] C3**
Did they leave the runner
on first on purpose?
**[09:09] C4**
This team might try to make a delayed
steal baiting with a squeeze play.
**[09:14] IM**
Narumiya seems to have
his head in the game.
**[09:29] Um**
A foul?
**[09:31] Fu**
You're doing well!
**[09:32] Fu**
You've cornered him, Mei!
**[09:35] U1**
Ume-chan, nice swing!
**[09:36] U1**
Keep it up!
**[09:38] Na**
*Oh.*
**[09:40] Na**
*You still haven't run?*
**[09:46] C1**
A slider to the inside.
**[09:49] C2**
He swings big!
**[09:51] C3**
Even though he's cornered?
**[09:53] C3**
Better pray he doesn't hit fair!
**[09:56] S1**
*The count is 1-2.*
**[09:58] S1**
*It's in favor of the pitcher.*
**[10:00] S1**
*What will they finish with?*
**[10:04] U1**
* We showed him both outside*
* and inside fastballs.*
**[10:09] U1**
*There's a runner on third,*
**[10:11] U1**
*but I'll get him out, no matter what.*
**[10:15] U1**
*Let's finish him off*
**[10:17] U1**
*with a low changeup.*
**[10:26] U1**
*Then a forkball.*
**[10:33] Um**
*What's wrong?*
**[10:34] Um**
*Hurry it up, man.*
**[10:36] Um**
* There's nothing in the world*
* I hate more than waiting!*
**[10:40] C1**
They can't agree on the pitch?
**[10:43] C2**
But they have the upper hand.
**[10:46] U1**
I have no second thoughts.
**[10:48] U1**
There's only one thing we can do.
**[10:53] Na**
*Don't worry, Itsuki.*
**[10:56] Na**
*We can force our way with a fastball.*
**[11:00] Na**
*Leave it to me.*
**[11:04] (Flashback) I1**
Mei-san, can I get a change-up next?
**[11:07] (Flashback) I1**
Preferably low.
**[11:09] (Flashback) Na**
Sure, but can you catch it?
**[11:14] I1**
*Mei-san.*
**[11:18] Na**
*An ace leads the team to victory.*
**[11:23] Na**
* With Masa-san gone,*
* I have to lead the team,*
**[11:29] Na**
*or we can't win!*
**[11:36] Na**
*Leave it to me.*
**[11:40] Na**
*An ace leads the team to victory.*
**[11:45] Na**
* With Masa-san gone,*
* I have to lead the team,*
**[11:51] Na**
*or we can't win!*
**[11:54] Um**
*If he throws a breaking ball,*
**[11:56] Um**
*there's no way I can hit it.*
**[11:59] Um**
*Give me a fastball!*
**[12:02] Um**
*Right on!*
**[12:16] U1**
Right between right and center!
**[12:19] C1**
Runner on third scores!
**[12:22] Ca**
I got it!
**[12:27] Um**
Go all the way, Jimmy!
**[12:28] Um**
This is our Okehazama!
**[12:31] C1**
Runner on first just passed third!
**[12:35] C2**
Infield to catcher!
**[12:37] C2**
This is gonna be close!
**[12:41] (Flashback) U1**
You didn't touch me there, did you?
**[12:59] Um**
Safe!
**[13:04] C1**
Two runners scored!
**[13:05] U1**
The comeback!
**[13:09] U2**
All right!
**[13:13] U3**
Let's go!
**[13:16] U4**
Nice hit.
**[13:19] C1**
Wow!
**[13:20] C1**
He got an RBI double off Narumiya!
**[13:33] C2**
Ugumori scored off Narumiya!
**[13:41] IM**
He pitched all fastballs.
**[13:43] IM**
Why didn't he pitch a breaking ball?
**[13:51] Na**
Itsuki.
**[13:54] Na**
The ball.
**[13:55] I1**
Oh, right.
**[14:07] IC**
Takahashi, go warm up.
**[14:10] IC**
Right now.
**[14:13] I1**
Y-Yes, sir!
**[14:17] IM**
Coach, are you switching...
**[14:19] IM**
...Narumiya out?
**[14:25] [SONG] On-screen**
Edogawa City Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Edogawa City Baseball Stadium
**[14:27] C1**
Miyuki, win the next one, too!
**[14:29] C2**
Nice game, Seido!
**[14:31] To**
How'd it feel to be a starter?
**[14:33] Ka**
Felt really good!
**[14:35] C1**
Zono! Good luck tomorrow.
**[14:39] Mi**
We've made this far, according to plan.
**[14:41] Ku**
Yeah, and now for the real deal.
**[14:45] Mi**
Payback against Inashiro.
**[14:48] Mi**
If we can't win tomorrow, it's all over.
**[14:55] Ot**
Save it, Furuya!
**[14:57] Ot**
Save it for tomorrow!
**[14:59] S1**
Sawamura, nice pitch.
**[15:00] S1**
Pure luck.
**[15:02] ---**
Huh?
**[15:02] S2**
Good job.
**[15:03] S2**
Nice fluke.
**[15:04] ---**
Oh?
**[15:06] Sa**
Th-Thank you!
**[15:10] Sa**
What's the matter, Sergeant?
**[15:12] Sa**
If you want to join the circle,
**[15:13] Sa**
don't stand there on the side. Come closer!
**[15:16] Oc**
No, I don't really care.
**[15:20] Oc**
I was just thinking you're weird.
**[15:24] Oc**
I thought you were afraid
to pitch to the inside?
**[15:27] Oc**
How did you suddenly pitch there?
**[15:31] Sa**
H-How?
**[15:35] Sa**
It's still scary to pitch to the inside.
**[15:41] Sa**
But being unable to pitch like
I want to and walking away
**[15:46] Sa**
is even scarier.
**[15:55] Sa**
Being afraid...
**[15:59] Sa**
...and losing myself.
**[16:03] Sa**
Even if that was the best I could do then,
**[16:08] Sa**
I don't want to go through
the same feelings again.
**[16:14] Sa**
Otherwise, why do I practice
like mad every day?
**[16:22] (Flashback) Sa**
We're practicing because
we don't want to lose.
**[16:25] (Flashback) Sa**
We can't complain about
the weather or being tired.
**[16:29] Oc**
*I see.*
**[16:31] Oc**
* I suppose being frantic and*
* single-minded is a natural talent.*
**[16:36] Oc**
*There's no sure-fire cure to the yips,*
**[16:40] Oc**
* but practicing hard*
* to create a solid foundation*
**[16:45] Oc**
* and regaining confidence is,*
* often times, the fastest cure.*
**[16:51] Oc**
*By gaining confidence in his outside pitches,*
**[16:54] Oc**
*he became able to pitch to the inside.*
**[16:59] Sa**
I think if I can pitch tomorrow,
**[17:01] Sa**
I'll do an even better job!
**[17:04] Sa**
High schoolers these days grow up super fast!
**[17:06] Fu**
Let me pitch tomorrow.
**[17:08] S1**
He sells himself so well.
**[17:11] Mi**
*It all started with that hit by pitch.*
**[17:27] Mi**
* He might be looking forward*
* to the payback opportunity*
**[17:31] Mi**
*more than any of us here.*
**[17:35] S1**
I wonder if they're done, too.
**[17:37] S2**
Ota Stadium?
**[17:39] S3**
I'm calling Nabe now.
**[17:44] S3**
They lost?
**[17:46] S3**
Inashiro?
**[17:53] [SONG] S3**
Ota Stadium
**[17:56] C1**
No way.
**[17:58] C2**
Inashiro lost?
***SIGN*** Player Entrance
***SIGN*** Ugumori
Inashiro
**[18:32] (Flashback) I1**
Yamaoka, right here!
**[18:35] (Flashback) I2**
Come on, Yamaoka!
**[18:36] (Flashback) C1**
Two outs at the bottom of the ninth?
**[18:38] (Flashback) C1**
The summer champions are cornered.
**[18:42] (Flashback) C2**
But Carlos is on second base.
**[18:45] (Flashback) C2**
And Yamaoka, the cleanup, is up to bat.
**[18:48] (Flashback) C2**
If he gets a hit, this game is theirs.
**[18:52] (Flashback) C3**
Will Inashiro turn it around?
**[18:54] (Flashback) C3**
Or will Ugumori make the upset?
**[18:58] (Flashback) U1**
Just one more!
**[19:00] (Flashback) U1**
Let's go, Ume-chan!
**[19:02] (Flashback) U2**
Umemiya!
**[19:11] (Flashback) U3**
He popped it!
**[19:23] (Flashback) Um**
Let's go!
**[19:27] (Flashback) C1**
Wow!
**[19:28] (Flashback) C1**
What an upset in the second round!
**[19:30] (Flashback) C2**
The runner-up team from nationals lost!
**[19:34] (Flashback) UU**
Yeah!
**[19:38] IC**
Today's game.
**[19:42] IC**
It's my fault that we lost.
**[19:46] IC**
For putting you on the mound.
**[20:02] IC**
Tadano is still nowhere
near Harada's level.
**[20:06] IC**
However, he's always thinking hard
about the pitching combinations
**[20:12] IC**
to make you shine as a pitcher.
**[20:17] IC**
Other players followed your lead
**[20:21] IC**
and played for themselves.
**[20:31] IC**
There's a difference between
taking responsiblity
**[20:34] IC**
and not trusting you teammates.
**[20:39] IC**
An ace who pitches for himself is not an ace.
**[21:02] IM**
Will he be all right?
**[21:05] IC**
Yeah.
**[21:07] IC**
He was bound to face
this problem sooner or later.
**[21:12] IC**
I have faith that he'll overcome it.
**[21:20] IM**
All right, raise your heads.
**[21:21] IM**
Let's go home.
**[21:22] IM**
We're gonna be busy until next season!
**[21:28] IC**
*Next summer will be the true test.*
**[21:33] IC**
* Learn from this loss*
* and climb your way back out.*
**[23:31] Sa**
I can't believe Inashiro lost!
I'm not convinced!
**[23:34] Ha**
I wonder what kind of school Ugumori is.
**[23:38] Sa**
I don't care who they are! We'll win!
**[23:40] S1**
But trouble is brewing as we prepare
for the Ugumori game.
**[23:45] Sa**
What's going on?
**[23:46] S1**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Fissure.
***SIGN*** Fissure
**[23:50] S1**
Let's win the national title!
# 13 - Fissure
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***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[00:05] Na**
I'm back.
**[00:07] Na**
You guys want to watch it now?
**[00:09] Ku**
Yeah, let's do it.
**[00:11] Mi**
Welcome back, Nabe.
**[00:13] Mi**
What did you think,
watching it in person?
**[00:15] Mi**
How was Ugumori as a team?
**[00:17] Na**
Well...
**[00:19] Na**
It may seem like Inashiro
didn't play their best,
**[00:24] Na**
but Ugumori made it to the
round of sixteen in the summer,
**[00:27] Na**
so they're definitely good.
**[00:31] Sa**
I'm sorry!
**[00:32] Sa**
Did they really get a hit
off of Narumiya-san and win?
**[00:37] Ka**
Don't jump to conclusions, Sawamura.
**[00:38] Ka**
Let's just watch the video.
**[00:40] Ka**
We're surprised, too.
**[00:43] Na**
He didn't look too bad,
**[00:47] Na**
but it looked like the battery
wasn't agreeing on the signs.
**[00:52] Sa**
This is absurd!
**[00:56] Sa**
How dare they lose before
I could pay them back for summer?
**[01:01] Ha**
*Eijun-kun.*
**[01:06] Mi**
Sit down, Sawamura.
**[01:10] Mi**
Forget the team that lost.
**[01:12] Mi**
Think about tomorrow's opponent.
**[01:14] Mi**
You need to change your attitude.
**[01:17] S1**
In fact, we should feel lucky
**[01:20] S1**
that we don't have to play against Narumiya.
**[01:22] S2**
Yeah.
**[01:24] S3**
No wonder you can't get any hits.
**[01:27] S1**
What?
**[01:28] S4**
They'll have momentum
from their win against Inashiro.
**[01:32] S4**
If we take them lightly,
we could lose, too.
**[01:34] S1**
Sounds like you've already lost mentally!
**[01:36] Ot**
They've been working hard
to play against Inashiro.
**[01:40] Ot**
I hope it doesn't affect their motivation.
**[01:44] S4**
You said, "We're lucky."
**[01:45] S4**
That means you're underestimating them.
**[01:47] S1**
Well, no point being negative like you.
**[01:51] S1**
We're gonna win!
***SIGN*** Fissure
***SIGN*** Ugumori High School Baseball Team
**[03:29] U1**
Seriously?
**[03:31] U2**
I'll never forget that moment.
**[03:34] U2**
Flew so cleanly to right-center field.
**[03:37] U2**
Did you see it, Gacchan?
**[03:38] U3**
I knew we'd won the moment you hit it.
**[03:41] U3**
Onishi knew it, too.
**[03:42] U4**
Yeah.
**[03:43] U4**
I ran for it without a second thought.
**[03:46] U5**
We were all swinging our arms
from the dugout, too.
**[03:49] U6**
Right, Inubushi?
**[03:50] U7**
If only I'd gotten a hit
right there, too! Damn.
**[03:54] U7**
I could've bragged about it for years.
**[03:58] U8**
You guys managed to defend
Inashiro's aggressive plays afterward.
**[04:02] U8**
This was a team win.
**[04:04] U9**
Really, Nao-kun?
**[04:06] Um**
Yeah, you guys were incredibly reliable.
**[04:10] U9**
Awesome.
**[04:11] U9**
Nao-kun and Ume-chan
gave us their approval.
**[04:13] U1**
Ume-chan, you always put on your pants last.
**[04:17] Na**
You're pitching again tomorrow,
**[04:19] Na**
so hurry up and go home,
take a shower, and get some sleep.
***SIGN*** Always all out
**[04:23] Um**
Come on, Nao. I'm savoring the moment.
**[04:27] Na**
You don't have time for that.
**[04:29] Na**
I'll do thorough research on Seido.
**[04:32] Um**
But man, why do we gotta
play Seido after Inashiro?
**[04:36] U1**
Or it could've been Teito.
**[04:38] U1**
Playing two winning teams from summer
back to back would've been rough.
**[04:42] Na**
It doesn't matter who we're up against.
**[04:44] Na**
We're always a challenger.
**[04:48] Na**
Let's save the savoring
until we get to nationals.
**[04:56] Um**
*Challengers, huh?*
**[05:02] (Flashback) U2**
Hey!
**[05:03] (Flashback) Um**
You think being older
makes you that much better?
**[05:06] (Flashback) Um**
If you want me to talk
to you with respect,
**[05:09] (Flashback) Um**
why don't you become
worthy of my respect?
**[05:11] (Flashback) U3**
Umemiya, who do you
think you're talking to?
**[05:16] (Flashback) Um**
If you're serious about playing baseball...
**[05:20] (Flashback) Um**
...don't swing at me with your throwing arm!
**[05:23] (Flashback) U4**
Stop, Umemiya!
**[05:25] (Flashback) Um**
Shut up!
**[05:26] (Flashback) U4**
If you keep this up,
they'll kick you off the team!
**[05:31] (Flashback) Um**
I wouldn't want to stay
on this dumb team, anyway!
**[05:35] Um**
*I was so dumb.*
**[05:38] Um**
* The moment I entered*
* junior high, I quit baseball.*
**[05:43] Um**
*Nao, if it weren't for you, I'd be...*
**[05:49] Um**
* And it's not just me who came*
* to this school because of you.*
**[05:56] Um**
*We've all been encouraged by your strength.*
***SIGN*** Ugumori High School Baseball Team
**[06:04] Um**
Well, I'm gonna go get some rest.
**[06:07] U1**
'Night, Ume-chan.
**[06:12] Na**
See you tomorrow.
**[06:14] Um**
Tomorrow.
**[06:17] Um**
*I'll give you my three years of high school.*
**[06:24] Um**
*Let's all go to that stupid place together.*
***SIGN*** Years of hard training for a battle settled in a moment
**[06:31] U1**
Ume-chan, don't sleep wrong
and hurt your neck!
**[06:33] U1**
You already did it once in the summer.
**[06:35] Um**
I know!
**[06:36] Um**
See ya!
**[06:38] U2**
See ya!
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[06:43] Ka**
Furuya, you'll start.
**[06:45] Ka**
I'll announce the rest of the
starting members tomorrow.
**[06:48] Ka**
Our opponent has momentum
from defeating Inashiro.
**[06:52] Ka**
Don't lose focus until we get the last out.
**[06:55] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[06:57] Ka**
Meeting adjourned.
**[07:01] S1**
A slow curveball, and...
**[07:03] S1**
...was that a slider?
**[07:05] S1**
It'll come down to how
we figure out those two pitches.
**[07:08] S2**
Yeah.
**[07:11] Ha**
Eijun-kun, you're not coming?
**[07:14] Sa**
They gave me a traumatic experience,
**[07:17] Sa**
and they lost before I could repay them?
**[07:20] Sa**
I'm feeling really pissed.
**[07:24] Sa**
Damn it!
**[07:25] Sa**
I need to release my anger
with some exercise!
**[07:27] Ha**
Oh, come on!
**[07:29] S1**
Sawamura.
**[07:32] S1**
Don't overwork yourself tonight.
**[07:33] S1**
You might have to pitch again tomorrow.
**[07:37] Sa**
Y-Yes, sir.
**[07:39] S1**
If you want to do some exercise,
come to our room.
**[07:42] S1**
We'll teach you some basic stretching.
**[07:45] S2**
Jun-san made us massage him a ton,
so we're pretty good.
**[07:52] Ku**
Seiichi Umemiya.
**[07:54] Ku**
This guy's the pillar of pitching and hitting.
**[07:58] S1**
He got the winning runs off Narumiya.
**[08:01] Ku**
He hit an outside pitch to right-center field.
**[08:07] Mi**
Mei just self-destructed.
**[08:11] Mi**
The catcher's asking for these pitches,
**[08:13] Mi**
so he could finish with
a breaking ball in the end.
**[08:17] Mi**
I don't know what
Narumiya was thinking,
**[08:20] Mi**
but the moment he shook his head,
the game was over.
**[08:25] Mi**
If I were his catcher,
I wouldn't have let him have his way.
**[08:33] S1**
Are you a little mad, maybe?
**[08:36] Mi**
I'm not mad.
**[08:37] S2**
Yes, you are!
**[08:39] Mi**
Their batters weren't meshing well,
and they looked a little stiff.
**[08:44] Mi**
They lost because they were bad.
**[08:46] S1**
True.
**[08:48] S1**
Their plays were a little rough.
**[08:50] Ku**
Inashiro's individual players are far better,
**[08:54] Ku**
but on that day, Ugumori was stronger.
**[08:58] Mi**
Either way, our biggest threat is gone now.
**[09:03] Mi**
It's like a strong tailwind for us.
**[09:07] Mi**
Let's take the wind out of Ugumori's sails.
**[09:12] S1**
*He says that,*
**[09:14] S1**
* but it was an opportunity*
* to play Inashiro again.*
**[09:18] S1**
*I doubt he's actually happy.*
**[09:22] S1**
* I'm sure the guys who played*
* and lost that day feel the same.*
**[09:28] S2**
I gotta say,
**[09:29] S2**
Watanabe's notes are insane.
**[09:31] S2**
He wasn't just watching Inashiro.
**[09:33] S2**
He kept tabs on all the Ugumori players, too.
**[09:35] S3**
If it were me, I would've only
watched the Inashiro guys.
**[09:39] Ku**
Did you ask Nabe because
you knew he could do this?
**[09:43] Mi**
Yeah.
**[09:45] Mi**
He can watch the flow
of the game objectively.
**[09:51] Mi**
But there... might not be a next time.
**[09:55] S1**
Might not be a next time?
What do you mean?
**[09:58] S2**
Watanabe doesn't want to do this?
**[10:05] Ku**
Those three came to ask me
something the other day.
**[10:08] Ku**
Did you talk to them afterward?
**[10:11] Mi**
Yeah.
**[10:13] Mi**
Well, I talked with just Nabe.
**[10:17] Mi**
He didn't say it outright,
**[10:21] Mi**
but those three might quit the team.
**[10:27] Ma**
What?
**[10:28] Ma**
Wait.
**[10:30] Mi**
He told me he was worried about
the difference in motivation.
**[10:37] Na**
* I forgot to tell them about*
* the righty and lefty batters.*
**[10:42] S1**
Seriously?
**[10:44] S1**
Even though we all survived
the summer training.
**[10:49] Ku**
But they didn't say it themselves, right?
**[10:52] Mi**
Right.
**[10:53] Ma**
And?
**[10:55] Ma**
What did you say to Nabe?
**[11:03] Ma**
What the hell?
**[11:05] S1**
Hey!
**[11:06] S1**
Stop, Zono!
**[11:08] S2**
What are you doing?
**[11:09] S2**
Stop!
**[11:11] Ma**
Did you actually tell him that?
**[11:14] Ma**
That's unthinkable!
**[11:22] Re**
Well...
**[11:23] Re**
It looks like they just rely on the pitcher,
**[11:25] Re**
but their defense is good, too.
**[11:27] Re**
They made it to the round
of sixteen in the summer.
**[11:31] Re**
They also steal aggressively.
**[11:33] Re**
We can't take them lightly.
**[11:35] Ka**
There's an increasing number
**[11:37] Ka**
of teams throughout the nation
that pressure with base steals.
**[11:40] Ka**
How well Furuya can start will be critical.
**[11:44] Ka**
Can he pitch like usual
against a team like this?
**[11:48] Ot**
Oh, of course!
**[11:50] Ot**
He'll be just fine!
**[11:52] Ot**
He was on fire today.
**[11:55] Re**
That's a concerning factor.
**[11:58] Oc**
*Throughout the nation?*
**[12:00] Ot**
I must say that Watanabe's
notes are impressive.
**[12:05] Ot**
There's a note about every player.
**[12:07] Re**
He was so thin when he joined,
**[12:10] Re**
and I was worried
he'd quit the first year,
**[12:12] Re**
but he's an asset to the team now.
**[12:16] Ot**
Miyuki asked him to do it, right?
**[12:19] Re**
Yes.
**[12:20] Re**
But it's still the fall,
and the new team is very young.
**[12:24] Re**
I wonder how he feels about this.
**[12:27] Oc**
* The fall tournament*
* never plays out as expected,*
**[12:30] Oc**
* but who'd have thought*
* the tournament favorite would lose?*
**[12:34] Oc**
* Looks like this team*
* has finally found some luck.*
**[12:39] S1**
Stop, Zono!
**[12:42] S2**
What are you doing?
**[12:48] (Flashback) Mi**
I have no right to stop someone
who genuinely wants to quit.
**[12:56] Ma**
"If you want to quit, then quit"?
**[12:59] Ma**
That's not what a captain should say!
**[13:01] S1**
Zono.
**[13:03] S1**
Stop.
**[13:04] S1**
We have a game tomorrow.
**[13:08] Mi**
Then what should I have said?
**[13:12] Mi**
We came to this school to play baseball.
**[13:17] Mi**
We're not here to play house
and be best buddies.
**[13:25] Ma**
*Play house?*
**[13:29] Mi**
We can't all hold hands
**[13:32] Mi**
and walk together forever.
**[13:40] Mi**
Even the third-years have started
going their separate ways.
**[13:45] Mi**
Will we part ways today or maybe later?
**[13:48] Mi**
Isn't that the difference?
**[13:52] Mi**
If they have the desire...
***SIGN*** A careless moment Fire becomes inferno Disaster ensues
***SIGN*** Aim for Nationals!
**[13:57] Ma**
Hey, wait a second.
**[13:59] Ma**
Don't make it sound like
they're going to quit.
**[14:02] Ma**
They haven't said anything about quitting.
**[14:05] Ma**
If they wanted to actually quit,
they wouldn't have approached you!
**[14:08] Ma**
They wanted to talk to you
about something!
**[14:11] Ma**
Don't force your world view on everyone else!
**[14:24] Ku**
Miyuki.
**[14:26] Ku**
I can see where you're coming from.
**[14:30] Ku**
But if he actually wanted to quit,
**[14:33] Ku**
he would've done a sloppier job
at watching the game.
**[14:44] S1**
Everyone here has worries and fears.
**[14:50] S1**
"Can I make the starting lineup?"
**[14:52] S1**
"Will I be able to play any games?"
**[14:56] S1**
"What if I don't get a uniform?"
**[15:00] S1**
We're scared,
**[15:03] S1**
but it doesn't mean
we can quit just like that.
**[15:07] S1**
Because we all know
that everyone is scared.
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[15:19] Ma**
You've been starting since your first year,
**[15:22] Ma**
and you've always had your eyes on winning,
**[15:24] Ma**
so you probably can't sympathize with us.
**[15:29] Ma**
But isn't it the captain's job
to lead everyone
**[15:32] Ma**
through their fears and worries?
**[15:39] Sh**
*Zono.*
**[15:42] Ma**
If that's not how you see it,
**[15:44] Ma**
and you want each one of us
to play individually,
**[15:46] Ma**
then forget it!
**[15:52] Ma**
I'm not acknowledging you as our captain.
**[16:07] Sa**
Oh, what's this?
**[16:09] S1**
Mae-Ken Warmup.
**[16:11] S1**
You know it?
**[16:12] Sa**
Mae-Ken?
**[16:14] Sa**
O-Of course I know it.
**[16:15] Sa**
It's version 2.5 of the warmup created
by the famous Mr. Kenzaburo Maeyamada.
**[16:19] S1**
Who?
**[16:20] Sa**
Was it Ken'ichiro?
**[16:22] S1**
You're not even close!
**[16:24] S1**
By doing this stretch before he pitches,
**[16:27] S1**
he double checks the movement
of his scapula when he pitches.
**[16:31] S1**
Mae-Ken has flexible shoulders
and wrists like you.
**[16:35] Sa**
The scapula.
**[16:37] S2**
Not to mention that
strengthening your inner muscles
**[16:41] S2**
helps prevent injuries.
**[16:43] S1**
You've been pitching in a lot of games lately.
**[16:46] S1**
I'm sure Chris-senpai
has told you many times,
**[16:48] S1**
but you can't forget
to take care of your body.
**[16:53] Sa**
Thank you very much!
**[16:54] Sa**
Sawamura, the inner muscle!
**[16:56] Sa**
I will strive to earn that title!
**[16:58] S1**
You really want that title?
**[17:01] Sa**
Maybe "the inner demon" is better.
**[17:04] Sa**
Inner muscle!
**[17:06] Ha**
What the...
**[17:08] S2**
Sawamura, you're really amazing.
**[17:13] Sa**
What?
**[17:15] S1**
It's amazing that you
can pitch inside again,
**[17:18] S1**
and no one thought you'd come this far
when you joined the team.
**[17:24] Sa**
A-Are you serious?
**[17:26] S1**
Dead serious.
**[17:27] S1**
You were just all talk and energy.
**[17:30] S1**
But...
**[17:31] S1**
I'm sure a lot of people
acknowledge you now.
**[17:37] S1**
Keep it up.
**[17:43] Sa**
Thank you!
**[17:44] Sa**
It's kind of embarrassing
to hear it so straight.
**[18:14] R1**
I didn't think Inashiro would
lose in the second round.
**[18:19] R1**
I'm sure the people who wanted
to see the Seido vs. Inashiro game
**[18:22] R1**
are disappointed.
**[18:24] R2**
Narumiya-kun gave up
the runs after relieving,
**[18:27] R2**
and they couldn't
take back the runs afterward.
**[18:30] R2**
They have no excuse.
**[18:32] R1**
Do you think their delay with
the new team affected the outcome?
**[18:37] R2**
I'm sure to a certain degree,
**[18:39] R2**
but most of last season's key players
carried over to the current team.
**[18:44] R2**
I'm curious to see how Coach Kunitomo
puts the team back together.
**[18:47] R2**
So these two schools survived
the block of death.
**[18:53] R2**
Seido beat Teito,
and Ugumori beat Inashiro.
**[18:56] R2**
They both beat the summer Tokyo champions.
**[19:01] R1**
It'll be a tough game,
regardless of the winner.
**[19:11] U1**
That's impressive.
**[19:12] U2**
150 km/h is an exaggeration.
**[19:14] U2**
You'll be fine.
**[19:16] U2**
The first and second batters
will pressure him by running.
**[19:19] U3**
It's my job?
**[19:21] U4**
I'll just run like usual.
**[19:23] U5**
Whoa! Said like a true man.
**[19:26] U4**
It's all we can do once
we get on base, anyway.
**[19:30] U6**
That's true!
**[19:32] Na**
*Maybe it's because they beat Inashiro,*
**[19:33] Na**
* but everyone looks*
* relaxed and comfortable.*
**[19:37] Na**
* They should be able to play*
* like we trained today.*
**[19:40] U1**
Hey, where's Umemiya?
**[19:42] U2**
He went to the restroom.
**[19:43] U1**
He's been gone for a while.
**[19:45] Sa**
There it is!
**[19:47] Sa**
It would've been faster
to go the other way!
**[19:49] Ha**
The early game is key.
**[19:51] Ha**
They have a lot of annoying runners.
**[19:53] Sa**
The bullpen's always so busy
when you're the starter.
**[19:56] Um**
Hey!
**[19:59] Um**
Someone!
**[20:00] Um**
Paper!
**[20:03] Sa**
Not to worry. Person inside the stall!
**[20:06] Sa**
I'm here to help!
**[20:09] Um**
Thank you, person outside the stall!
Are you God?
**[20:17] Um**
I thought I was gonna die.
**[20:19] Um**
Why does it feel so scary
when you're out of toilet paper?
**[20:24] Um**
I owe you one!
**[20:26] Um**
Thanks a lot.
**[20:27] Sa**
You're the delinquent-
looking guy from Ugumori—
**[20:31] Ha**
Let's not say that.
**[20:33] Um**
Oh, you guys are from Seido!
**[20:35] Um**
Are you playing today?
**[20:37] Ha**
Y-Yeah, technically.
**[20:39] Ha**
He's the starter today.
**[20:44] Sa**
Stop showing it off!
**[20:46] Um**
Oh, you're Furuya?
**[20:48] Um**
Nice to meet you!
**[20:49] Fu**
Please wash your hands.
**[20:51] Um**
You're taller than I thought.
**[20:53] Um**
Are you eating?
**[20:55] Ha**
*He's a lot friendlier than I thought.*
**[21:00] Sa**
By the way, I'm the one who pitched
yesterday from start to finish,
**[21:03] Sa**
Eijun Sawamura, the firearm southpaw!
**[21:07] Um**
I've heard the rumors, Furuya-kun.
**[21:09] Um**
Your fastball's insane
or something, right?
**[21:13] Um**
But...
**[21:15] Um**
I wonder who's better.
**[21:19] Um**
Narumiya's pitch was really intense.
**[21:26] Um**
I was pumping so much adrenaline.
**[21:28] Um**
Oh, I hit one off him.
**[21:30] Um**
Did you know?
**[21:32] Um**
Oh.
**[21:44] Um**
Looks like you're ready to fight.
**[21:48] Um**
That's great.
**[21:53] Um**
Don't chicken out.
**[23:31] Ka**
There's a lot of tension
around the second-years.
**[23:33] Ka**
Especially around
Miyuki-senpai and Zono-senpai.
**[23:36] To**
But the game's just about to start.
**[23:37] To**
And we're playing against
Ugumori that beat Inashiro.
**[23:41] Um**
Once we take this game,
we'll be one step closer
**[23:43] Um**
to the grand stage!
**[23:47] Ka**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
On My Shoulders.
***SIGN*** On My Shoulders
**[23:52] KT**
Let's win the national title!
# 14 - On My Shoulders
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**[00:01] Um**
I owe you one!
**[00:02] Um**
Thanks a lot.
**[00:04] Sa**
You're the delinquent-looking
guy from Ugumori—
**[00:07] Ha**
Let's not say that.
**[00:09] Um**
Oh, you guys are from Seido!
**[00:11] Um**
Are you playing today?
**[00:13] Ha**
Y-Yeah, technically.
**[00:16] Ha**
He's the starter today.
**[00:20] Sa**
Stop showing it off!
**[00:22] Um**
Oh! You're Furuya?
**[00:24] Um**
Nice to meet you!
**[00:26] Fu**
Please wash your hands.
**[00:27] Um**
You're taller than I thought.
**[00:30] Um**
Are you eating?
**[00:31] Ha**
*He's a lot friendlier than I thought.*
**[00:36] Sa**
By the way, I'm the one who pitched
yesterday from start to finish,
**[00:39] Sa**
Eijun Sawamura, the firearm southpaw!
**[00:43] Um**
I've heard the rumors, Furuya-kun.
**[00:45] Um**
Your fastball's insane or something, right?
**[00:49] Um**
But...
**[00:51] Um**
I wonder who's better.
**[00:55] Um**
Narumiya's pitch was really intense.
**[01:02] Um**
I was pumping so much adrenaline.
**[01:04] Um**
Oh, I hit one off him.
**[01:06] Um**
Did you know?
**[01:08] Um**
Oh.
**[01:20] Um**
Looks like you're ready to fight.
**[01:25] Um**
That's great.
**[01:29] Um**
Don't chicken out.
**[01:36] Um**
I'm looking for a super intense match.
**[01:44] Sa**
Bring it on!
**[01:45] Sa**
I'll make you clean your very own spit!
**[01:48] Ha**
I don't think that's quite right.
***SIGN*** On My Shoulders
***SIGN*** The second game will begin at 11:30 AM.
***SIGN*** Thank you for waiting.
**[03:36] Ka**
There's a bit of tension in the air.
**[03:39] Ka**
They're not talking, either.
**[03:41] To**
Well, it hasn't even been a day.
**[03:45] Ka**
But I'm sure they'll get it together
once the game starts.
**[03:48] Ka**
We're all in it to win it.
**[03:55] Ka**
Swing for the fastballs
until you're cornered,
**[03:58] Ka**
and aim for the center field.
**[04:00] Ka**
Don't wait for a juicy pitch.
**[04:01] Ka**
Take the initiative
when you stand in the box.
**[04:04] Ka**
Let's go get 'em!
**[04:05] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[04:12] Mi**
Let's focus on beating our opponent.
**[04:20] Mi**
Zono.
**[04:21] Ma**
I know!
**[04:26] Ma**
I know.
**[04:28] Um**
If the Inashiro game was
the Battle of Okehazama,
**[04:30] Um**
then what's the Seido game?
**[04:32] Um**
The Battle of Nagashino?
**[04:35] Um**
If we take this game,
we'll be another step closer
**[04:37] Um**
to the top of the nation!
**[04:40] U1**
Wait a minute.
**[04:41] U1**
Didn't Nobunaga die before
he conquered the nation?
**[04:44] U1**
That might not be a good metaphor.
**[04:46] Um**
Don't bring that up now!
**[04:49] Na**
"A shogun who's abandoned
his ideals and principles"
**[04:52] Na**
"has already lost before the battle begins."
**[04:55] Na**
"He is already dead."
**[04:57] Na**
"Live with ideals and
stay true to your principles."
**[05:00] Na**
Oda Nobunaga.
***SIGN*** Smile
**[05:09] Um**
Let's go!
**[05:10] UU**
Yeah!
**[05:12] SS**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[05:22] C1**
He's persistent.
**[05:23] C1**
That's how many pitches now?
**[05:25] C2**
He's not running away from
Furuya's pitch at all.
**[05:29] C3**
He fought for three base-on-balls
in the Inashiro game.
**[05:32] C3**
He's annoying when he's on base.
**[05:36] U1**
*His pitch is really scary in person.*
**[05:41] Ku**
Pitch to contact!
**[05:42] Ka**
You've got this!
**[05:45] Mi**
*Control over power.*
**[05:47] Mi**
*Give me a low one.*
**[05:54] Fu**
*Don't rush.*
**[05:55] Fu**
*Stay calm.*
**[05:57] Fu**
*And stay focused.*
**[06:04] U1**
*I couldn't react to that one.*
**[06:06] Um**
Ball four!
**[06:09] Mi**
*What?*
**[06:10] U1**
*Lucky me!*
**[06:12] U2**
Gacchan, nice!
**[06:14] R1**
He let that go with confidence.
**[06:16] R2**
Yeah.
**[06:17] R2**
The pitch could've gone either way, though.
**[06:21] Na**
*Good job.*
**[06:22] Na**
*His fastball alone is annoying to deal with,*
**[06:25] Na**
*and he even has a splitter.*
**[06:27] Na**
* If it's hard to hit, then let's*
* just give up on his low pitches.*
**[06:31] Fu**
Why?
**[06:32] Ha**
Next batter!
**[06:44] Fu**
There he is.
**[06:47] C1**
What a big lead.
**[06:49] C2**
It's a good way to distract the pitcher.
**[06:53] Mi**
*You'll face situations like this all the time.*
**[06:56] Mi**
*Just learn to get used to them.*
**[07:06] Um**
Ball four!
**[07:09] C1**
Two walks in a row.
**[07:13] C2**
His early game's always weak.
**[07:18] R1**
This isn't anything new.
**[07:20] R2**
It's like a defining characteristic of him.
**[07:24] Sa**
Just as expected!
**[07:25] Sa**
Just as usual!
**[07:32] Um**
Foul!
**[07:34] S1**
A sacrifice bunt to third.
**[07:36] S1**
They're making plays.
**[07:38] S1**
I thought they'd try to steal.
**[07:41] Um**
Keep it up! Keep it up!
**[07:43] Um**
The pitcher's getting distracted!
**[07:46] Fu**
*I'm not!*
**[07:48] Ma**
Don't worry about the runners!
**[07:50] Mi**
* No matter what the runners*
* or the batter does,*
**[07:53] Mi**
*the pitcher does just one thing.*
**[07:57] Mi**
*Let's keep it simple.*
**[08:10] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[08:13] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[08:15] Mi**
*That's how you do it.*
**[08:17] Mi**
*You don't have to go all out.*
**[08:19] Mi**
*If you throw low, they won't get a hit.*
**[08:22] Ha**
Furuya-kun, one out!
**[08:24] Ku**
Let's go one at a time!
**[08:29] Um**
He's still a first-year?
**[08:33] Um**
That's not funny at all.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and pitcher, Umemiya-kun.
**[08:43] S1**
* That batter will swing*
* at the first pitch, Miyuki.*
**[08:47] Mi**
*Sorry, but we're not facing you head on.*
**[08:52] Mi**
* Once you're cornered,*
* we'll just throw splitters,*
**[08:54] Mi**
* and if you jam a pitch, we might*
* be lucky enough to get a double play.*
**[08:58] Mi**
*You won't take...*
**[09:00] Mi**
*...the upper hand.*
**[09:03] Ka**
Furuya, focus on the batter!
**[09:06] Ot**
This is it.
**[09:07] Ot**
He needs to get the out here.
**[09:13] R1**
This is the first test.
**[09:15] R2**
Umemiya-kun, the cleanup.
**[09:17] R2**
He might get something here.
**[09:20] R1**
He hit the winning hit
off of Narumiya-kun yesterday.
**[09:26] [SONG] On-screen**
The newly learned warmup
**[09:26] Sa**
I'll pick up after you!
**[09:27] Sa**
Take him down!
**[09:30] U1**
Ume-chan!
**[09:31] U2**
Let's go!
**[09:33] C1**
Let's go, underdogs!
**[09:34] C2**
You can beat Seido, too!
**[09:45] (Flashback) Um**
Don't chicken out.
**[09:47] (Flashback) Mi**
In today's game,
**[09:49] (Flashback) Mi**
this is how we'll take out the cleanup.
**[09:54] (Flashback) Mi**
Keep the fastballs in the corners.
Balls are okay.
**[09:58] (Flashback) Mi**
Only pitch splitters into the strike zone.
**[10:01] (Flashback) Mi**
If he swings, he's gone.
**[10:03] (Flashback) Fu**
Does that mean we'll avoid
fighting him head-on?
**[10:08] (Flashback) Mi**
Don't like it?
**[10:10] (Flashback) Mi**
It's not really that we'll avoid it.
**[10:12] (Flashback) Mi**
It's more that we won't
let him swing the bat.
**[10:16] Mi**
*I need to be careful with my words,*
**[10:18] Mi**
*or pitchers will always throw a fit.*
**[10:22] Mi**
* He's the ace and cleanup,*
* and the center of the team.*
**[10:25] Mi**
*We can't let him get going.*
**[10:29] Mi**
*Although, from a catcher's standpoint,*
**[10:31] Mi**
*he's such a simple batter to face.*
**[10:35] Mi**
*He swings like every pitch is a fastball.*
**[10:40] U1**
Let's go, Ume-chan!
**[10:44] Fu**
*Is he going?*
**[10:46] Mi**
*A fastball to the outside.*
**[10:49] Mi**
*I don't care if it's a ball.*
**[10:51] Mi**
*Make it low.*
**[11:00] Um**
Foul.
**[11:08] Mi**
It's high!
**[11:09] Mi**
Make it lower!
**[11:12] C1**
He swings well.
**[11:14] C2**
He tapped Furuya's fastball
from the first pitch!
**[11:18] Um**
*I could feel the pitch through my bat.*
**[11:24] Um**
*I'm gonna go crazy*
**[11:27] Um**
*from the adrenaline rush.*
**[11:34] Mi**
*What a big lead.*
**[11:37] Mi**
*Is he going?*
**[11:39] Mi**
*It's good to be offensive in the box,*
**[11:42] Mi**
* but if you swing at balls*
* like that, then it'll be easy.*
**[11:49] Mi**
*Another one to the outside.*
**[11:51] Mi**
*Make it even lower.*
**[12:02] (Flashback) Um**
Don't chicken out.
**[12:07] S1**
Steal!
**[12:26] Mi**
Center field!
**[12:29] Mi**
*That wasn't even close to where I wanted.*
**[12:34] U1**
Go!
**[12:36] U1**
Go in!
**[12:48] C1**
It's gone!
**[12:51] C2**
Wow!
**[12:53] C2**
A three-run homer!
**[12:59] C3**
Right by the scoreboard!
**[13:01] C3**
He hit it out of the
deepest part of the field.
**[13:04] Um**
Let's go!
**[13:06] UU**
Let's go!
**[13:09] U1**
Amazing!
**[13:10] U1**
Amazing, Ume-chan!
**[13:13] Ka**
*N-No way.*
**[13:15] To**
*That pitch wasn't good.*
**[13:17] S1**
*But even so...*
**[13:19] Ot**
*It was Furuya's most powerful high ball.*
**[13:27] Oc**
* His pitch floated a bit because*
* of the batter's spirit.*
**[13:31] Oc**
*His weight wasn't even on the ball.*
**[13:34] Oc**
* They talked before hand about*
* finishing him off with a splitter.*
**[13:38] Oc**
*Furuya just made a bad pitch.*
**[13:42] Ma**
Furuya!
**[13:43] Ma**
The bases are empty now.
**[13:45] Ma**
Let's switch gears.
**[13:47] Mi**
Didn't I tell you we needed
to be careful of him?
**[13:52] Mi**
After letting two guys walk,
**[13:55] Mi**
you give me a pitch like that?
**[13:57] Mi**
Did you really want
to fight him that badly?
**[14:03] Mi**
If you can't do as I say,
then get off the mound right now.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[14:21] Um**
Out!
**[14:22] S1**
Yeah! Two outs!
**[14:25] Ku**
One at a time!
**[14:28] Ma**
Nice one, Furuya!
**[14:29] Ma**
Good job!
**[14:31] (Flashback) Mi**
Did you really want
to fight him that badly?
**[14:34] (Flashback) Mi**
If you can't do as I say,
then get off the mound right now.
**[14:40] Ma**
*Hey...*
**[14:43] Ma**
* What are you saying right*
* after he gave up a home run?*
**[14:47] (Flashback) Mi**
You need to learn.
**[14:49] (Flashback) Mi**
You're standing on this mound
representing the entire team.
**[14:54] (Flashback) Mi**
The number you have on your back
is a lot heavier than you think.
**[15:04] Ku**
Nice pitch!
**[15:06] Ma**
Nice one!
**[15:07] Ma**
Keep it up!
**[15:09] Ma**
*He's a moody pitcher,*
**[15:11] Ma**
* so I was worried after*
* he gave up a home run,*
**[15:15] Ma**
*but Miyuki's words...*
**[15:18] Ma**
* His stern words got*
* Furuya's head back in the game.*
**[15:28] Um**
Out!
**[15:30] C1**
Yeah!
**[15:30] C1**
That's three outs!
**[15:32] C2**
He gave up three runs,
but he finished strong in the end.
**[15:36] C3**
The game's just starting!
**[15:37] C4**
Your pitch looks good!
**[15:41] Sa**
Thank goodness you didn't crumble!
**[15:43] Sa**
Though now, I'm all warmed up!
**[15:50] Ma**
*Furuya's fastball flew so far.*
**[15:54] Ma**
*Even I was still a little shocked,*
**[15:58] Ma**
*yet he...*
**[16:01] S1**
*Three runs already...*
**[16:03] S2**
*We knew he was dangerous, too.*
**[16:14] S3**
Don't worry! Don't worry!
**[16:15] S3**
Let's switch gears!
**[16:17] S3**
The game's just begun!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[16:27] Na**
*Watch out for his bunt.*
**[16:36] Um**
Strike!
**[16:38] Ku**
*Wow!*
**[16:39] Ku**
* I thought it was a wild pitch,*
* but it broke inside.*
**[16:44] Ku**
* And it came in looking like*
* a perfect ball to hit.*
**[16:51] Um**
Ball!
**[16:53] Ku**
*Despite the way he acts,*
**[16:56] Ku**
*he has really good control.*
**[17:00] R1**
He's not swinging at the curveball.
**[17:02] R2**
Yeah.
**[17:03] R2**
He has his eyes
**[17:06] R2**
set on the fastball.
**[17:12] Ku**
* The speed difference is incredible,*
* seeing it from the box.*
**[17:22] Um**
Safe!
**[17:25] S1**
Yeah!
**[17:26] S1**
Like the wind!
**[17:27] S2**
Did you use a booster?
**[17:34] Sa**
Yes! Just roll the pitch!
**[17:36] Sa**
You're just a fast runner in the end!
**[17:37] Ku**
Shut up!
**[17:44] Um**
Out!
**[17:45] S1**
Nice bunt, Shirasu.
**[17:47] S2**
Runner on second now!
**[17:50] R1**
They bunted so decisively.
**[17:52] R2**
They gave up three runs,
but it's still the early game.
**[17:55] R2**
They don't need to rush to score.
**[17:58] R2**
They're going to just
score one run at a time.
**[18:04] Na**
*They're remaining calm.*
**[18:06] Na**
*I was hoping they'd act a little bit hasty,*
**[18:09] Na**
*so that they'd be more prone to errors.*
**[18:18] Um**
*It...*
**[18:20] Um**
*...doesn't hurt!*
**[18:21] Um**
Stupid!
**[18:23] Um**
Out!
**[18:25] S1**
He stopped it with his foot!
**[18:27] S2**
The runner on second couldn't move!
**[18:29] S3**
If it had gone through, he would've scored!
**[18:32] U1**
Don't be so careless!
**[18:33] Um**
Don't worry.
**[18:34] Um**
It hit the cover.
**[18:36] Sa**
That's cheating!
**[18:37] Sa**
You used your foot!
**[18:39] Ka**
No, it's not.
**[18:41] Um**
Two outs!
**[18:43] Um**
Let's end it here.
**[18:45] UU**
Yeah!
**[18:47] Mi**
*He's the team's engine.*
**[18:49] Mi**
*We can't let him get going any more.*
**[18:53] SS**
Aim and swing!
**[18:56] SS**
Let's go! Let's go! Hit a big one!
**[18:58] SS**
Hit a big one out of the park!
**[19:01] SS**
Let's go! Let's go! Hit a big one!
**[19:04] SS**
If you won't hit, then who will?
**[19:06] Um**
Come on!
**[19:13] U1**
Nice pitch!
**[19:14] U1**
You've got him cornered!
**[19:16] Sa**
Put your back into it!
**[19:18] Sa**
You're too worried about touching the ball,
so it's not flying forward!
**[19:22] Sa**
Back like this!
**[19:23] Sa**
Back like this!
**[19:25] Sa**
Like this! Like this!
**[19:27] S1**
You're our cleanup!
**[19:29] Sa**
Back like this!
**[19:30] S2**
Let's get one back!
**[19:32] Mi**
*He has really good control.*
**[19:35] R1**
His timing's still off.
**[19:38] R2**
Inashiro's batters struggled against him.
**[19:42] R2**
He uses his fast and
slow pitches really well.
**[19:47] R2**
Not to mention,
**[19:49] R2**
he still has another pitch up his sleeve.
**[19:54] Um**
Foul!
**[19:54] Sa**
Why couldn't you
hit one off that fastball?
**[19:59] U1**
Nice pitch!
**[20:01] U2**
His timing's off!
**[20:04] U3**
Ume-chan, finish it!
**[20:08] Um**
*Damn.*
**[20:10] Um**
*No matter where I pitch...*
**[20:13] Um**
Ball.
**[20:14] S1**
Yes! Nice one!
**[20:17] Um**
*Shoot, it slipped a bit.*
**[20:19] Um**
*Full count now.*
**[20:21] Mi**
*We're three runs behind.*
**[20:24] Mi**
* As the cleanup, I can't go down*
* without putting up a fight.*
**[20:30] Sa**
We're doomed!
**[20:33] Mi**
*Or the entire team*
**[20:35] Mi**
*will think this pitcher is hard to face.*
**[20:46] Ku**
*Miyuki.*
**[20:47] Ku**
* I don't care about this captain*
* and vice captain stuff,*
**[20:51] Ku**
*but as players who play on the field,*
**[20:54] Ku**
* we can prove ourselves*
* through how we play.*
**[21:10] Ku**
* In order to relieve the*
* tension in the team,*
**[21:13] Ku**
*you have to get a hit.*
**[21:17] Na**
* I'm sure they watched*
* our game against Inashiro.*
**[21:23] Um**
Guess there's no point holding back.
**[21:26] Um**
*I should*
**[21:28] Um**
*take him out with my full strength.*
**[21:36] Um**
*It's over!*
**[21:41] Um**
*I'll end it with my power curveball!*
**[21:50] Mi**
*The slider?*
**[23:31] Mi**
The game started with
Ugumori scoring a few runs,
**[23:34] Mi**
but Seido fights back.
**[23:35] Um**
Not bad, Seido High School.
**[23:38] Um**
I gotta say, I love playing good teams.
**[23:41] Na**
We should forget about
the three runs in the first inning.
**[23:43] Um**
Yeah, challengers can't win
by playing defensively.
**[23:48] Na**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Persistent and Diligent.
***SIGN*** Persistent and Diligent
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 15 - Persistent and Diligent
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:00] S1**
Let's go, cleanup!
**[00:01] S2**
Need a run here!
**[00:05] Mi**
*He has really good control.*
**[00:08] R1**
His timing's still off.
**[00:11] R2**
Inashiro's batters struggled against him.
**[00:14] R2**
He uses his fast and slow
pitches really well.
**[00:19] R2**
Not to mention,
**[00:21] R2**
he still has another pitch up his sleeve.
**[00:26] Um**
Foul!
**[00:27] U3**
Ume-chan, finish it!
**[00:31] Um**
*Damn.*
**[00:32] Um**
*No matter where I pitch...*
**[00:35] Um**
Ball.
**[00:36] S1**
Yes! Nice one!
**[00:39] Um**
*Shoot, it slipped a bit.*
**[00:41] Um**
*Full count now.*
**[00:43] Mi**
*We're three runs behind.*
**[00:46] Mi**
* As the cleanup, I can't go down*
* without putting up a fight.*
**[00:52] Mi**
*Or the entire team*
**[00:54] Mi**
*will think this pitcher is hard to face.*
**[01:05] Ku**
*Miyuki.*
**[01:07] Ku**
* I don't care about this captain*
* and vice captain stuff,*
**[01:10] Ku**
*but as players who play on the field,*
**[01:13] Ku**
* we can prove ourselves*
* through how we play.*
**[01:22] Ku**
* In order to relieve the*
* tension in the team,*
**[01:26] Ku**
*you have to get a hit.*
**[01:31] Na**
* I'm sure they watched*
* our game against Inashiro.*
**[01:37] Um**
Guess there's no point in holding back.
**[01:41] Um**
*I should*
**[01:42] Um**
*take him out with my full strength.*
**[01:50] Um**
*I'll end it*
**[01:55] Um**
*with my power curveball!*
**[02:04] Mi**
*The slider?*
***SIGN*** Persistent and Diligent
**[03:44] Um**
Guess there's no point in holding back.
**[03:48] Um**
*I should*
**[03:49] Um**
*take him out with my full strength.*
**[03:55] Um**
*I'll end it*
**[03:57] Um**
*with my power curveball!*
**[04:03] Mi**
*The slider?*
**[04:19] S1**
Nice! Straight through center!
**[04:21] S2**
Go! Go!
**[04:24] S3**
Yeah!
**[04:26] S3**
Second base runner scores!
**[04:27] S3**
Time for a comeback!
**[04:31] Sa**
That's how you do it!
**[04:33] Sa**
About time you learned!
**[04:35] Ku**
You're next, Zono!
**[04:39] Um**
*Damn.*
**[04:40] Um**
*He reacted well.*
**[04:43] Mi**
*It was a lot sharper than I expected.*
**[04:46] Mi**
* I owe Nabe for getting it*
* on video yesterday.*
**[04:50] R1**
It looked like he reacted quickly
to an unexpected pitch.
**[04:54] R2**
He smacked the other team's ace's best pitch.
**[04:57] R2**
That's how a cleanup should bat.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[05:00] R2**
The wind that was blowing in
Ugumori's favor is gone now.
**[05:05] Sa**
Ye—
**[05:06] Ot**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[05:07] Ot**
Yes! Yes!
**[05:09] Sa**
You took my line!
**[05:11] S1**
Let's go, Zono!
**[05:17] Ma**
*He got a hit under immense pressure,*
**[05:19] Ma**
* and got Furuya back into the game*
* with one word on the field.*
**[05:25] Ma**
*I have to admit it.*
**[05:27] Ma**
* He's head and shoulders*
* above the rest of us.*
**[05:37] Ma**
*But that's the reason.*
**[05:39] Ma**
*It's because he's such an amazing player...*
**[05:46] Ma**
*...that I got so pissed.*
**[05:51] Na**
Going deep into left field!
**[05:54] S1**
Miyuki, run for it!
**[05:55] S2**
Two RBIs in a row!
**[05:58] Ma**
Let's go!
**[06:00] R1**
So many runs in just the first inning.
**[06:04] R2**
Both teams' cleanups did their jobs well.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[06:15] Um**
Out!
**[06:16] Ug**
Let's go!
**[06:20] Fu**
*That change of pace.*
**[06:22] S1**
Just one run short now!
**[06:23] S2**
Nice job, Zono!
**[06:25] S3**
That was the legendary Zono Double!
**[06:28] Mi**
Zono.
**[06:51] Ma**
I owe it to you for smacking his slider.
**[06:54] Ma**
I could see his fastball coming.
**[06:57] Ma**
*We may all hold different values,*
**[07:00] Ma**
*but we're all playing the same game.*
**[07:03] Ma**
* We want to win the fall tournament*
* and take the coach to nationals.*
**[07:07] Ma**
*That's one goal we all have in common.*
**[07:11] Mi**
This inning's important!
**[07:14] Mi**
Let's defend well and get back to offense.
**[07:17] Ma**
Furuya, one out at a time!
**[07:19] To**
See? There wasn't a problem.
**[07:21] Ka**
Yeah.
**[07:23] Sa**
Time to prepare for the worst!
***SIGN*** Fierce
**[07:25] Sa**
Amateurs don't have slumps!
**[07:27] Sa**
No matter how well you do,
you're all still just amateurs!
**[07:29] Sa**
Amateurs!
**[07:31] Sa**
Don't try to do what you can't do!
**[07:33] Sa**
Just do what you can, the best you can!
**[07:35] SS**
Shut up!
**[07:36] Ku**
You're ruining the atmosphere!
**[07:37] Ka**
You read Nomu-san's book
yesterday, didn't you?
**[07:40] Sa**
Run out there with energy, boys!
**[07:43] I1**
I was worried after Furuya
gave up the home run,
**[07:47] I1**
but the team looks pretty calm.
**[07:50] I1**
It must be because of Miyuki's RBI.
**[07:53] I1**
It fueled the fire to fight back.
**[07:58] I2**
After Furuya gave up the home run,
what did he tell him?
**[08:03] I2**
That's what I want to know.
**[08:30] (Flashback) IC**
Fukui.
**[08:31] (Flashback) IC**
Take Tadano to watch
the game at Edogawa.
**[08:36] (Flashback) I1**
The Seido vs. Ugumori game?
**[08:38] (Flashback) IC**
It's not exactly pleasing to watch
the game you wanted to play,
**[08:43] (Flashback) IC**
but you'll learn a lot.
**[08:47] I1**
*Maybe the coach wanted*
**[08:48] I1**
* to show Tadano how Miyuki plays*
* not just this one game.*
**[08:54] I1**
Let's just see how the game will play out.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[09:02] U1**
Let's go, Ume-chan!
**[09:03] U2**
Come on!
**[09:07] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[09:35] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[09:38] Ma**
Nice, Furuya!
**[09:40] Ha**
Nice pitch!
**[09:42] R1**
The Seido battery pitched a lot of splitters.
**[09:46] R2**
He smacked a fastball over the fence
the last time he was up to bat.
**[09:51] Mi**
* I hope that made him think*
* about breaking balls.*
**[10:05] U1**
Nice try, Ume-chan!
**[10:07] U1**
You can't hit 'em all!
**[10:08] U2**
Good try, Ume-chan!
**[10:10] U3**
Feel better, Ume-chan!
**[10:11] Um**
You don't need to cheer me up!
**[10:13] Na**
Seido saw how Inashiro lost,
so they're being cautious.
**[10:18] Na**
We should forget
about the lead we have.
**[10:21] Um**
It's never been on my mind.
**[10:25] Um**
A challenger can't take the belt
if he goes on the defensive.
**[10:39] S1**
Come on!
**[10:42] S1**
Go all the way!
**[10:49] S2**
It's gone!
**[10:50] S3**
A two-run homer into
the right field!
**[10:53] Na**
W-Wow!
**[10:56] Ma**
Damn.
**[10:58] [SONG] On-screen**
Missed it
**[11:01] S1**
That's his third run this game!
**[11:04] S2**
What a catcher,
to pay back the pitcher's debt!
**[11:17] [SONG] On-screen**
Edogawa City Stadium
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[11:55] S1**
Nice! Sixth run!
**[11:57] S2**
Our batters are on fire!
**[11:59] Ma**
Let's go!
**[12:01] Sa**
Are you an Aries, Zono-san?
**[12:04] Sa**
They have the best luck today!
**[12:06] Sa**
Your lucky item is a rubber hose!
**[12:08] S1**
Nice hit!
**[12:10] Oc**
Who is that?
**[12:11] S1**
Zono!
**[12:12] S2**
Nice one, Zono!
**[12:18] R1**
Umemiya-kun pitched an entire game
against Inashiro yesterday,
**[12:22] R1**
so maybe he's fatigued from that game.
**[12:26] C1**
It's become rather one-sided.
**[12:28] C2**
I thought they had
better batters last year,
**[12:31] C2**
but they're really good.
**[12:33] C1**
I wish I could've seen
a Seido vs. Inashiro game.
**[12:38] C2**
Totally.
**[12:43] R1**
*What's wrong, pompadour?*
**[12:46] R1**
*Already knocked out?*
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and pitcher, Furuya-kun.
**[12:54] S1**
Furuya!
**[12:55] S2**
Hit it, Furuya!
**[12:57] Mi**
* Furuya, this is where you*
* deal the finishing blow.*
**[13:11] S1**
Second!
**[13:13] Um**
I'll cover!
**[13:14] Um**
Leave it to me!
**[13:17] Um**
We won't lose.
**[13:24] Um**
Out!
**[13:26] U1**
Nice double play!
**[13:28] Um**
Let's go!
**[13:29] UU**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[13:57] Um**
Ball!
**[13:58] U1**
Nice pass!
**[14:00] R2**
They're persistent.
**[14:01] R1**
Yes.
**[14:03] R1**
Furuya-kun's been forced
to pitch a lot from the beginning.
**[14:07] Mi**
* They're making it harder*
* by not swining at the low pitches.*
**[14:13] Mi**
*But you're pitching well.*
**[14:16] Mi**
*Don't lose focus.*
**[14:27] U1**
Into right field!
**[14:29] U2**
Nice hit!
**[14:30] U3**
We have a man on first now!
**[14:46] Sa**
Steal!
**[14:53] Um**
Out!
**[14:57] S1**
Another steal attempt foiled!
**[14:59] S2**
Nice one, Miyuki!
**[15:04] S3**
You won't steal that easily!
**[15:06] S3**
Not against this guy!
**[15:14] C1**
It's not the best idea
to steal while he's catching.
**[15:20] R1**
I commend them for trying,
**[15:23] R1**
but aren't they forcing it a bit?
**[15:26] R2**
Yeah.
**[15:29] R2**
This offensive strategy
raises morale when it works,
**[15:34] R2**
but it can be devastating when it fails.
**[15:38] R1**
Especially as the game progresses,
these plays become detrimental.
**[15:45] U1**
Your start was pretty good.
**[15:47] U2**
Damn it.
**[15:48] U3**
Only the start, though.
**[15:50] U2**
Shut up!
**[15:51] R2**
But why does Ugumori look so cheerful?
**[15:56] U1**
Nishi-yan, you've got this!
**[15:58] Um**
Hit the first pitch!
***SIGN*** Warming Up Every Inning
**[16:00] Sa**
We can't relax yet.
**[16:02] Sa**
He doesn't have stamina.
**[16:34] S1**
Wow!
**[16:34] S1**
The runner couldn't get back!
**[16:36] S2**
Nice double play!
**[16:38] Ka**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[16:40] To**
Nice pitch!
**[16:43] R1**
Ugumori got runners on base,
**[16:46] R1**
but couldn't score again.
**[16:49] R1**
Furuya-kun hasn't allowed
a run since the first inning,
**[16:54] R1**
so it looks like he's already recovered.
**[16:56] Ma**
Furuya, nice pitch!
**[16:58] Mi**
* He's still throwing well,*
* but his pitch count is over 100 now.*
**[17:02] Mi**
* We should think about*
* switching him out soon.*
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[17:11] U1**
Ume-chan, two outs!
**[17:13] U2**
Two outs!
**[17:19] R1**
Bottom of the sixth,
**[17:20] R1**
two outs and bases loaded
from hits and errors.
**[17:23] R1**
And Kominato-kun's up to bat.
**[17:27] R1**
Seido could score again.
**[17:30] Sa**
This is where you become a man!
**[17:33] Sa**
From Haruichi to Haruo!
**[17:36] Ha**
Haruo?
**[17:38] S1**
Let's go, Kominato!
**[17:47] Ha**
He laughed?
**[17:48] U1**
Between first and second!
**[17:54] U2**
All right! Three outs!
**[17:57] U3**
Nice defense!
**[17:58] U3**
It's not over yet!
**[18:00] R1**
That was magnificent.
**[18:02] R2**
Yeah.
**[18:03] R2**
Any more runs would've ended the game.
**[18:06] Sa**
What's wrong, first-years?
**[18:07] Sa**
You're all dead weight!
**[18:11] Um**
Nice one, Mako-chan!
You really came through!
**[18:14] Um**
Man, these batters are so persistent,
I'm getting tired.
**[18:18] U1**
They don't swing at any balls.
**[18:21] U2**
And they all swing compactly.
**[18:23] U3**
Yeah.
**[18:28] Um**
But I have to say,
**[18:29] Um**
playing against strong opponents is fun.
**[18:33] Um**
It's so stimulating and suspenseful.
**[18:39] Na**
There's nothing to worry about
if you're enjoying this game.
**[18:45] Um**
We have three more innings!
**[18:46] Um**
Let's score and score
and score and score!
**[18:49] UU**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[19:01] Um**
Safe!
**[19:04] U1**
Nice!
**[19:05] U2**
Our lead-off man's fast, too!
**[19:09] Ku**
Damn.
**[19:16] R1**
You think he'll steal?
**[19:19] R2**
I don't know.
**[19:21] R2**
Miyuki-kun's been getting...
**[19:28] C1**
He's going!
**[19:40] Um**
Safe!
**[19:44] Um**
It's the top of the seventh!
**[19:46] Um**
It's time for payback!
**[19:47] Um**
Come on!
**[19:48] U1**
Yeah!
**[19:49] U2**
Let's do this!
**[20:03] Sa**
It looks like my time has come!
**[20:05] Sa**
Give me a second!
**[20:10] Fu**
*Pitch low and carefully.*
**[20:29] Fu**
*Into that mitt.*
**[20:38] S1**
Yeah!
**[20:40] Um**
Out!
**[20:41] S1**
Got him!
**[20:45] Um**
Strike!
**[20:46] S1**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[20:48] S2**
Nice pitch!
**[20:54] Mi**
* He's relaxed and swinging*
* his arm down all the way.*
**[21:00] Mi**
*Are his pitches getting better?*
**[21:07] R1**
I wonder if Furuya-kun has switched
to pitching to contact.
**[21:13] R1**
He's pitching low strikes consistently,
**[21:16] R1**
so the Ugumori batters
are forced to swing.
**[21:20] R2**
It looks like he's pitching
very carefully rather than all out.
**[21:25] Na**
*This is troubling.*
**[21:27] Na**
*He's a lot more persistent than I thought.*
**[21:34] Na**
*I thought he'd break down by now.*
**[21:43] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[21:47] S1**
The ace Furuya is persistent and diligent!
**[21:50] S1**
He's not fazed by the pinch at all!
**[21:55] S2**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[21:57] S3**
Nice pitch!
**[23:31] Mi**
The end of the game is approaching.
**[23:32] Mi**
Furuya just might pitch till the end.
**[23:34] Mi**
But why are they so cheerful
despite being down in runs?
**[23:37] Sa**
Wh-What's with the crowd's reaction?
**[23:40] Mi**
We're being engulfed by something
outside of our control.
**[23:44] Sa**
This is bad!
**[23:46] Sa**
Furuya, switch out!
**[23:47] Sa**
Switch right now!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Chain Reaction.
***SIGN*** Chain Reaction
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 16 - Chain Reaction
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**[00:01] Mi**
* He's relaxed and swinging*
* his arm down all the way.*
**[00:05] Mi**
*Are his pitches getting better?*
**[00:11] Na**
*This is troubling.*
**[00:13] Na**
*He's a lot more persistent than I thought.*
**[00:19] Na**
*I thought he'd break down by now.*
**[00:28] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[00:31] S1**
The ace Furuya is persistent and diligent!
**[00:35] S1**
He's not fazed by the pinch at all!
**[00:39] S3**
Nice pitch!
**[00:40] S1**
Nice one, Furuya!
**[00:42] C1**
Furuya-kun!
**[00:49] R1**
He's not backing down at all.
**[00:52] R1**
Furuya-kun has learned
to become very tenacious.
**[00:57] Oc**
*We have runs to spare.*
**[00:59] Oc**
* In order to let him grow as the ace,*
* he should pitch until the end.*
**[01:05] Mi**
* He's keeping his focus,*
* and his pitch isn't rising.*
**[01:09] Mi**
*I don't know what happened,*
**[01:12] Mi**
* but he's able to pitch relaxed,*
* like I've been telling him.*
**[01:22] Sa**
Hey.
**[01:28] Sa**
Why are you pitching so economically?
**[01:31] Sa**
It's not like you.
**[01:34] Sa**
*Don't tell me...*
**[01:37] Sa**
...you're actually trying
to pitch this game until the end!
**[01:41] Sa**
Well, don't you forget!
**[01:42] Sa**
Some people prepare all game
only to see the game end!
**[01:46] Sa**
And baseball isn't
as easy as you think!
**[01:50] S1**
Sawamura, you should keep
those comments to yourself.
**[01:54] Ha**
The more he talks...
**[01:55] Ku**
...the farther he gets from a protagonist.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
***SIGN*** Chain Reaction
**[03:40] S1**
Right above center!
**[03:44] S2**
Nice hit, Tojo!
**[03:47] Sa**
Finally!
**[03:48] Sa**
A hit from a first-year, at last!
**[03:51] Sa**
Kanemaru, you're next!
**[03:56] Sa**
What are you doing here?
**[03:58] Ka**
The coach sent out a pinch hitter!
**[04:01] S1**
You've got this, Higasa!
**[04:04] U1**
Ume-chan, two outs!
**[04:06] Ma**
*The fact that Coach put you in*
**[04:09] Ma**
*means you still have a chance.*
**[04:15] Um**
Strike!
**[04:18] S1**
*Wow! It's in.*
**[04:25] S1**
*This change of pace...*
**[04:27] S1**
* I'm surprised they hit*
* off him so easily.*
**[04:32] S1**
*Damn.*
**[04:37] S1**
*I'm not going to fall behind!*
**[04:44] C1**
He got jammed!
**[04:46] C2**
But this fly could get interesting.
***SIGN*** Translation: Hit the ground!
**[04:54] S1**
Two runners home!
**[04:56] S1**
Two more runs!
**[04:59] S2**
Nice one, Higasa!
**[05:01] S2**
That's our eighth run!
We're up by five!
**[05:04] Sa**
It's just not the first-years' day today.
**[05:06] Sa**
Props to the upperclassmen.
**[05:08] Sa**
The first-years suck.
**[05:12] S1**
Nice hit.
**[05:13] S2**
I jammed it.
**[05:15] S1**
Doesn't matter so long as it's a hit.
**[05:18] S1**
You don't have to give up
your starting spot to a first-year.
**[05:27] C1**
That should've been an out.
**[05:29] C2**
Seido's got momentum.
**[05:32] C3**
They're up by five runs with two innings left?
**[05:35] C4**
I think this is game.
**[05:38] Um**
Are you serious?!
**[05:41] Um**
A penalty?
**[05:43] Um**
Where's the encouragement?
**[05:45] U1**
You have to run ten laps for every run.
**[05:49] U2**
Nao-kun shows no mercy.
**[05:50] Um**
You think this is funny?
**[05:52] Um**
He'll make it a team responsbility.
**[05:56] U1**
Knowing Nao-kun, that's possible.
**[05:59] C1**
It's like they don't care about the score.
**[06:01] C2**
They're laughing when they're losing.
**[06:06] Um**
Go back to the dugout!
**[06:08] U1**
Ten laps per run.
**[06:10] Um**
Shut up!
**[06:11] U2**
Way to send him back!
**[06:14] I1**
They were like this against us, too.
**[06:18] I2**
Yeah.
**[06:25] I2**
I found it really eerie.
**[06:30] C1**
*Are they just stupid without any plans?*
**[06:34] C1**
*Or do they have an ace up their sleeve?*
**[06:37] C1**
* Either way, it's not easy*
* to take five runs back.*
**[06:43] C2**
You've got this!
**[06:46] C3**
There're still two innings left!
**[06:48] ---**
Go for it!
**[06:49] C4**
You can do it, Ugumori!
**[06:51] C5**
The game's not over yet!
**[06:54] C6**
Umemiya!
**[06:56] C7**
I'm rooting for you!
**[06:58] C8**
Let's see it!
**[06:59] C9**
Don't give up!
**[07:03] Um**
*Give up?*
**[07:05] Um**
*Who would?*
**[07:07] Um**
*I left baseball once.*
**[07:11] Um**
* Yet I'm able to feel this*
* tension on the field again.*
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[07:17] Um**
*It doesn't feel good to give up hits,*
**[07:22] Um**
*but I'll never run away from a fight.*
**[07:29] Um**
Out!
**[07:31] Um**
* Giving up is the easiest*
* and most boring thing to do.*
**[07:37] Um**
*Isn't that right?*
**[07:40] Um**
*Nao?*
**[07:42] C1**
Let's go!
**[07:44] CC**
Yeah!
**[07:46] Um**
All right!
**[07:47] Um**
Let's take this game back!
**[07:49] Mi**
He's a good pitcher.
**[07:51] Mi**
I can see why the crowd's on his side.
**[07:55] Mi**
Can you take yourself
to the next level in this game?
**[07:59] Mi**
Well, let's do this.
**[08:08] R1**
Coach Kataoka's keeping him in
for the eighth inning.
**[08:13] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:14] R2**
This is the longest game
he's ever officially pitched.
**[08:22] (Flashback) Ka**
How do you feel?
**[08:24] (Flashback) Ka**
Can you go one more inning?
**[08:27] (Flashback) Fu**
I can even pitch until the end.
***SIGN*** Coach, I insist!!
**[08:37] (Flashback) Ka**
Whether or not you can
pitch the ninth inning
**[08:40] (Flashback) Ka**
will depend on your
performance in the eighth.
**[08:48] Ka**
Sawamura, can I use the bullpen?
**[08:49] Sa**
Yes, please!
**[08:51] Sa**
I've been getting ready
since the beginning.
**[08:59] Sa**
*Anything could happen.*
**[09:02] Na**
We got his pitch count up
by abandoning his low pitches,
**[09:05] Na**
and we got him tired, too.
**[09:08] Na**
But it wasn't enough.
**[09:10] Na**
He's not breaking down
from just that today.
**[09:13] Na**
In fact, we should swing
at his low pitches.
**[09:17] Na**
We need to hit the fastball
he's so confident about.
**[09:20] Na**
Your eyes have adjusted.
**[09:23] Na**
Let's get aggressive from the first pitch!
**[09:25] UU**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Top of the eighth.
***SIGN*** Ugumori High School's first batter is
***SIGN*** the fourth batter and pitcher, Umemiya-kun.
**[09:36] U1**
Let's go, Ume-chan!
**[09:38] C1**
If he doesn't hit, it's the game.
**[09:42] I1**
He hasn't hit since the
home run in the first inning,
**[09:45] I1**
but he's the first batter, so I'm sure
Ugumori wants him to get on base.
**[09:50] I2**
On the other hand,
Seido wants to get him out,
**[09:54] I2**
even with their large lead.
**[09:56] I1**
Yeah.
**[10:15] (Flashback) Na**
Umemiya.
**[10:17] (Flashback) Na**
I don't think this battery
will face you head on.
**[10:24] (Flashback) Na**
So I want you to do the
opposite of everyone else.
**[10:31] (Flashback) Na**
Abandon the low balls.
**[10:37] Um**
Ball!
**[10:39] R1**
A splitter from the beginning?
**[10:41] R2**
It means they're afraid of him.
**[10:44] R2**
I'm impressed he saw through it.
**[10:48] U1**
Ume-chan, good eye!
**[10:49] U2**
Good eye!
**[10:50] U3**
You've got this!
**[10:51] U4**
Ume-chan!
**[10:53] Na**
*Doesn't matter how.*
**[11:00] Na**
*If you can get on base,*
**[11:02] Na**
*the team will be revitalized.*
**[11:07] Um**
Ball!
**[11:08] Mi**
*He was swinging at this pitch before.*
**[11:12] Um**
*I would usually have swung at that.*
**[11:17] R1**
They don't want to walk
the first batter here.
**[11:21] Na**
*The next pitch is key.*
**[11:23] Na**
*If they throw a strike, swing hard.*
**[11:26] Um**
*Yeah!*
**[11:27] Um**
*I'll smack it away!*
**[11:29] Ma**
Furuya! Your pitch looks good!
**[11:31] Ku**
We've got your back!
**[11:33] U1**
Ume-chan, let's go!
**[11:34] U2**
You've got this!
**[11:38] Um**
*We're okay being pawns.*
***SIGN*** Years of hard training
for a battle settled in a moment
**[11:43] Um**
*We'll heed your every command.*
**[11:46] (Flashback) Um**
My butt hurts.
**[11:48] (Flashback) Um**
My thighs are tight.
**[11:50] (Flashback) U1**
We still have a circuit after this.
**[11:52] (Flashback) Um**
He's the devil, I tell ya!
**[11:53] (Flashback) Um**
Such a sadist, despite his looks.
**[12:00] (Flashback) U1**
Shoot! Hurry up!
**[12:02] (Flashback) U2**
Nao-kun's already on the field.
**[12:08] Um**
* Nao and I played on the*
* same little league team,*
**[12:11] Um**
* and I heard he was in an accident*
* in my second year of junior high.*
**[12:16] (Flashback) U1**
Umemiya, did you hear?
**[12:19] (Flashback) U1**
Matsubara's in serious trouble.
**[12:22] (Flashback) Um**
Matsubara?
**[12:24] (Flashback) Um**
As in Nao?
***SIGN*** Kurihara Hospital
**[12:29] Um**
*He was full of talent,*
**[12:31] Um**
*had great leadership,*
**[12:32] Um**
*and had a promising future.*
**[12:34] Um**
* He was the one player*
* I knew I could never beat.*
**[12:39] Um**
* After leaving baseball*
* and wasting a lot of time,*
**[12:42] Um**
*I didn't know how to face him.*
**[12:48] Um**
* Moreover, I didn't have*
* any words to give him.*
***SIGN*** Physical Therapy Building
**[12:57] (Flashback) Na**
Big group today.
**[12:59] (Flashback) Na**
Is this the entire Adachi Rockets team?
**[13:02] (Flashback) U1**
I'm glad.
**[13:04] (Flashback) U1**
You look well, Nao-kun.
**[13:06] (Flashback) Na**
Yeah. I'm doing well.
**[13:09] (Flashback) Na**
I finally found a goal for myself.
**[13:12] (Flashback) U1**
A goal?
**[13:15] (Flashback) Na**
I'm going to aim for nationals.
**[13:22] Um**
*N-Nationals?*
**[13:24] Um**
*How?*
**[13:26] (Flashback) Na**
Of course, I'd have to be
in the managerial role.
**[13:30] (Flashback) Na**
And there aren't many schools
I could attend in a wheelchair.
**[13:37] (Flashback) U1**
Nao-kun's really strong.
**[13:39] (Flashback) U1**
He was laughing, but physical therapy isn't easy.
**[13:43] (Flashback) U2**
Yeah, he's strong.
**[13:47] (Flashback) Um**
No!
**[13:51] (Flashback) Um**
He's...
**[13:54] Um**
*It's not that easy to just accept fate.*
**[14:01] (Flashback) Na**
Why...
**[14:05] (Flashback) Na**
Why...
**[14:12] (Flashback) Na**
Why...
**[14:16] (Flashback) Na**
...me?
**[14:24] Um**
*You went through...*
**[14:26] Um**
*You went through so much to get here.*
**[14:35] Um**
*No.*
**[14:38] Um**
*You're still fighting.*
**[14:43] Um**
*We'll take you...*
**[14:46] Um**
*We'll take you to nationals with us.*
**[14:50] Um**
* Well, I'm not in any position*
* to say that.*
**[14:56] Um**
*I'm just a chicken who left baseball*
**[14:59] Um**
*and jumped on your bandwagon.*
**[15:05] Um**
*Our role...*
**[15:08] Um**
*...is to prove how strong this team is.*
**[15:12] Um**
*In other words,*
**[15:14] Um**
*it's to prove how strong you are!*
**[15:22] S1**
A splitter!
**[15:23] Mi**
* Did he pitch a little high because*
* he was worried about the count?*
**[15:26] U2**
Right down the center!
**[15:31] U1**
All right!
**[15:32] U2**
Nice one, Ume-chan!
**[15:38] Na**
*You always exceed my expectations.*
**[15:44] Na**
Yeah!
**[15:47] Na**
*I couldn't ask for a better teammate.*
**[15:52] C1**
Oh, wow!
**[15:54] C2**
He got a hit!
**[15:55] C3**
That pompadour's good!
**[15:58] C4**
Keep going, Ugumori!
**[16:00] C5**
Umemiya!
**[16:01] C6**
Don't give up!
**[16:02] C7**
One run at a time!
**[16:07] U1**
Let's go!
**[16:08] U2**
Kota, let's go!
**[16:10] Um**
Come on!
**[16:12] R1**
The fifth batter's up. Inubushi-kun.
**[16:15] R2**
Considering the score,
they need another hit here.
**[16:19] U1**
No outs, and a runner on second!
**[16:22] U1**
Let's go, Kota!
**[16:23] U2**
Aim for the splitter!
**[16:26] U3**
Yeah!
**[16:28] (Flashback) Na**
Kota,
**[16:30] (Flashback) Na**
you have batting talent.
**[16:33] (Flashback) Na**
If you swing a lot every day,
**[16:35] (Flashback) Na**
you'll be a strong batter on the team.
**[16:40] (Flashback) Na**
Though you suck at defense,
and your face is scary.
**[16:43] (Flashback) U3**
Leave my face out of this!
**[16:48] U3**
*Those words alone kept me going.*
**[16:57] U2**
The first pitch!
**[17:10] Um**
Safe!
**[17:13] C1**
Yeah! Home in!
**[17:14] C1**
The fourth and fifth batters
hit to score a run!
**[17:21] Ma**
Is he a wolf?
**[17:28] U1**
Let's go, Nishi-yan!
**[17:30] U2**
Smack the first pitch!
**[17:33] Ot**
We still have four runs.
**[17:36] Mi**
Your pitch is looking good.
**[17:40] R1**
He hit the low fastball
well into right field.
**[17:44] R2**
Yeah.
**[17:45] R2**
Umemiya-kun made a good start, too.
**[17:51] C1**
*Things are finally getting interesting.*
**[17:55] C1**
*Why don't both you teams*
**[17:57] C1**
* show me all about your*
* strengths and weaknesses?*
**[18:05] Sa**
Steal!
**[18:06] Sa**
Haven't they learned?
**[18:07] Sa**
Show them up, prodigious catcher!
**[18:13] S1**
Hit and run?
**[18:16] Mi**
*The first pitch again?*
**[18:18] C1**
Another hit!
**[18:19] C2**
Three in a row!
**[18:21] S1**
The first base runner
went for third!
**[18:24] S2**
*Not this time!*
**[18:27] U1**
This is bad!
**[18:29] U2**
Slide for it!
**[18:36] Um**
Safe!
**[18:37] U3**
It hit the runner!
**[18:39] U4**
It would've been an out, otherwise!
**[18:41] U3**
That was close!
**[18:43] U4**
No outs and runners
on first and third!
**[18:46] U5**
Shota! Nice header!
**[18:49] Mi**
* They're hitting the low balls*
* they weren't swinging at before.*
**[18:52] Mi**
*Did they change their batting strategy?*
**[18:55] C1**
What'll they pull off next?
**[19:00] C2**
Maybe just a squeeze play?
**[19:02] C3**
Or try to steal home plate?
**[19:05] Ka**
*Give them one run.*
**[19:07] Ka**
*Get the out you can get.*
**[19:09] Ot**
We're okay.
**[19:12] R2**
Seido's willing to give up a run here.
**[19:16] R1**
They really want that first out.
**[19:19] R2**
Yeah.
**[19:21] R2**
* If Ugumori can score one, no,*
* two runs with their weak batters,*
**[19:26] R2**
*this game could get interesting.*
**[19:28] U1**
You can run for it, Nishi-yan!
**[19:31] Mi**
*Don't mind the runners.*
**[19:33] Mi**
* If you don't focus on*
* the first pitch, he'll hit it.*
**[19:35] U1**
Ariga!
**[19:37] U2**
Ari, go for it!
**[19:41] (Flashback) Na**
Ari, you practice swinging at home, too. Don't you?
**[19:45] (Flashback) Na**
I can tell.
**[19:47] (Flashback) Na**
Your swing's looking better.
**[19:49] (Flashback) Na**
That kind of extra practice
might save the team one day.
**[19:58] U3**
* I was so happy Nao-kun*
* complimented me*
**[20:01] U3**
*that I started swinging even more.*
**[20:06] S1**
Squeeze!
**[20:07] S2**
Squeeze!
**[20:08] S2**
I saw that coming!
**[20:10] U3**
*I wasn't forced to do it.*
**[20:13] U3**
*I was swinging of my own accord.*
**[20:18] U3**
* That simple difference made*
* baseball so much more fun.*
**[20:24] C1**
He hit, too!
**[20:26] C2**
Third runner's home!
**[20:29] ---**
*Are they serious?!*
**[20:32] ---**
He's sliding for first!
**[20:35] Um**
Safe!
**[20:37] C1**
Oh, wow!
**[20:38] C1**
Safe at first base!
**[20:47] R1**
Ugumori's batters are exploding.
**[20:50] R1**
And they show no signs of stopping.
**[20:52] R2**
Four hits in a row since Umemiya-kun.
**[20:57] C1**
Just three runs down now.
**[20:58] C2**
What was that?
**[21:00] C2**
A hit and squeeze?
**[21:01] C3**
That was so risky.
**[21:03] C4**
These guys are crazy.
**[21:04] C5**
They're so aggressive!
**[21:07] C4**
Make it even crazier!
**[21:09] C5**
Seido's starting to lose their cool.
**[21:13] C6**
Run wild, Ugumori!
**[21:15] R1**
The crowd's completely
on Ugumori's side.
**[21:18] R2**
Yeah.
**[21:19] R2**
They want to see another
upset like yesterday.
**[21:24] U1**
We have momentum, Mako-chan!
**[21:27] U2**
Just swing and pray!
**[21:28] U2**
Something will happen
if you make contact!
**[21:33] U3**
*I think everyone feels the same,*
**[21:37] U3**
* but no matter how*
* many runs we're down,*
**[21:39] U3**
*we're not going to just lose.*
**[21:43] C1**
Ugumori!
**[21:46] Um**
Let's go!
**[21:49] U3**
* With Nao-kun and*
* Ume-chan on our team,*
**[21:52] U3**
*we can make something happen.*
**[23:31] Mi**
In the top of the eighth,
**[23:32] Mi**
Ugumori is making a comeback, hit by hit.
**[23:35] Mi**
We're only up by three now,
and haven't gotten a single out.
**[23:39] Mi**
They have the tying runner on base now.
**[23:41] Mi**
Pitch hard, Furuya.
**[23:42] Mi**
Be aggressive in clutch situations!
**[23:44] Fu**
I won't lose.
**[23:45] Fu**
This mound is mine!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Shut Him Down!!
***SIGN*** Shut Him Down!!
**[23:51] Fu**
Let's win the national title!
# 17 - Shut Him Down!!
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**[00:00] C3**
He's sliding for first!
**[00:04] Um**
Safe!
**[00:10] R2**
Four hits in a row since Umemiya-kun.
**[00:14] C4**
Make it even crazier!
**[00:17] C5**
Seido's starting to lose their cool.
**[00:21] C6**
Run wild, Ugumori!
**[00:23] R1**
The crowd's completely
on Ugumori's side.
**[00:26] R2**
Yeah.
**[00:27] R2**
They want to see another
upset like yesterday.
**[00:28] C1**
Ugumori!
**[00:31] C2**
Ugumori!
**[00:32] U1**
We have momentum, Mako-chan!
**[00:34] U2**
Just swing and pray!
**[00:36] U2**
Something will happen
if you make contact!
**[00:39] U3**
*I think everyone feels the same,*
**[00:44] U3**
* but no matter how*
* many runs we're down,*
**[00:44] C4**
Ugumori!
**[00:46] U3**
*we're not going to just lose.*
**[00:46] C5**
Turn it around!
**[00:49] C1**
Ugumori!
**[00:52] Um**
Let's go!
**[00:55] U3**
* With Nao-kun and*
* Ume-chan on our team,*
**[00:59] U3**
*we can make something happen.*
***SIGN*** Shut Him Down!!
**[02:35] C1**
Ugumori!
**[02:36] C2**
Don't give up, Ugumori!
**[02:38] C3**
Ugumori!
**[02:38] C2**
Make it even crazier!
**[02:40] C5**
Go wild, Ugumori!
**[02:46] Ka**
Yes! We can get a double off that!
**[02:50] S1**
A bad bounce!
**[02:53] UU**
Let's go!
**[02:55] Um**
Safe!
**[02:57] C1**
Bases loaded with no outs!
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[02:59] C2**
That's the tying runner.
**[03:02] C3**
Three more runs.
**[03:03] C3**
This is getting interesting.
**[03:06] Um**
Keep it up!
**[03:08] U1**
Yeah!
**[03:09] C1**
It would've been a double play
without that bounce.
**[03:13] C2**
It's tough on the pitcher
when one out feels so far away.
**[03:17] C3**
This team has something special.
**[03:20] C4**
Yeah, they've got momentum.
***SIGN*** murmur
***SIGN*** murmur
**[03:22] C5**
They might actually pull it off.
**[03:25] Sa**
Stop murmuring!
**[03:28] R1**
This is a difficult situation
to switch pitchers, too.
**[03:42] C1**
They're moving in?
**[03:44] C2**
They're trying to get the out at the plate!
**[03:47] R1**
They were aiming for a double play earlier.
**[03:51] R1**
Is it because their lead has shrunk?
**[03:55] R2**
It's not about how big their lead is.
**[03:59] R2**
It's about facing Ugumori's
momentum head on.
**[04:04] R2**
Their coach has decided
to take a very offensive stance.
**[04:19] C1**
Starting off with the splitter!
**[04:20] C3**
They don't care about
the third-base runner!
**[04:24] C2**
The pitcher's being very aggressive.
**[04:30] C3**
A fastball is next!
**[04:33] Ma**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[04:34] Ku**
You've got him cornered!
**[04:36] Na**
*Looks like they've figured out*
**[04:39] Na**
*what pitch we're going after.*
**[04:46] Mi**
* The tougher the situation,*
* the more offensive we need to be.*
**[04:56] C1**
An out at the plate!
**[04:59] R2**
*This is how a strong team plays.*
**[05:02] C1**
The shortstop picked that up really well.
**[05:05] C1**
It's like he wasn't nervous at all.
**[05:06] Ha**
One out!
**[05:09] Sa**
His legs and fielding are top notch!
**[05:11] Sa**
That's our shortstop, Kuramochi!
**[05:12] Sa**
Everyone, do remember his name!
**[05:15] Ka**
Who are you talking to?
**[05:17] R1**
Impressive. They were calm.
**[05:20] R2**
Yeah.
**[05:21] R2**
They pressured the batter well.
**[05:25] R2**
But it's back to the top of their lineup.
**[05:28] R2**
Ugumori still has a big chance here.
**[05:31] U1**
Gacchan, let's do it!
**[05:39] R1**
The second baseman and shortstop backed up?
**[05:42] R2**
They're going after the outs they can get.
**[05:47] Na**
*They shift based on the situation.*
**[05:49] Um**
They're so disgustingly calm.
**[05:53] C1**
Do they think they're
the champs or something?
**[05:56] C1**
Pisses me off.
**[05:58] Ku**
* He's a fast runner, but it'll*
* be nice if we can get a double play.*
**[06:03] Ha**
*I couldn't react to the bad bounce earlier.*
**[06:05] Ha**
*I need to stop everything that comes.*
**[06:08] U1**
His control has gotten worse!
**[06:10] U2**
You know what to go for!
**[06:17] S1**
Stay strong, Furuya!
**[06:18] S2**
He's coming at your first pitch!
**[06:20] S3**
Get him, Furuya!
**[06:22] U1**
Get it, Gacchan!
**[06:29] C1**
He swung at the first pitch!
**[06:32] Ma**
Nice pitch!
**[06:33] Ku**
Good one!
**[06:36] Mi**
*He's pitching well.*
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[06:38] Mi**
*He gave up some hits and runs,*
**[06:41] Mi**
* but he's remaining cool*
* and pitching like usual.*
**[06:47] Sa**
One out!
**[06:50] Mi**
*That idiot isn't the only one.*
**[06:53] Mi**
*You're getting better,*
**[06:55] Mi**
*too.*
**[07:00] Um**
Ball!
**[07:02] U1**
Good eye, Gacchan!
**[07:04] U2**
Good eye!
**[07:05] U1**
The count's 1-1!
**[07:07] U3**
Stay focused!
***SIGN*** Ugumori High School
Baseball Team Room
**[07:12] (Flashback) Ga**
Left-handed?
**[07:14] (Flashback) Na**
You're a fast runner,
**[07:16] (Flashback) Na**
so you should stand
as close to first base as possible.
**[07:21] (Flashback) Na**
Even 30% of Ichiro's hits
**[07:24] (Flashback) Na**
come from infield grounders.
**[07:27] (Flashback) Na**
However, if you're going
to switch to batting left,
**[07:31] (Flashback) Na**
you'll have to swing double
the amount as everyone else.
**[07:34] Ga**
*Can't say no to that merciless smile.*
**[07:36] (Flashback) Na**
You can do it, can't you?
**[07:37] (Flashback) Na**
You will, won't you?
**[07:41] Ga**
* Nao-kun has high expectations*
* for every single one of us.*
**[07:45] (Flashback) Na**
Kota,
**[07:47] (Flashback) Na**
you have batting talent.
**[07:50] (Flashback) Na**
If you swing a lot every day,
**[07:52] (Flashback) Na**
you'll be a strong batter on the team.
**[07:55] (Flashback) Na**
Ari, you practice swinging
at home, too. Don't you?
**[07:58] (Flashback) Na**
That kind of extra practice
might save the team one day.
**[08:03] Ga**
* And everyone's trying*
* to live up to it.*
**[08:12] Ga**
* It's honestly difficult*
* when the bar is set so high,*
**[08:16] Ga**
*but...*
**[08:17] Ga**
* I genuinely enjoy the team's*
* expectations of me.*
**[08:27] Ga**
*That's all I need to swing every day.*
**[08:39] Sa**
This is it!
**[08:40] Sa**
If you don't defend here, it's over!
**[08:43] Sa**
Take him down like you usually do!
**[08:44] Sa**
Go all out!
**[08:51] (Flashback) Sa**
Hey.
**[08:57] (Flashback) Sa**
Why are you pitching so economically?
**[09:00] (Flashback) Sa**
It's not like you.
**[09:02] Sa**
*Relax my body, then focus on my fingertips!*
**[09:06] Fu**
* It's not like you don't get*
* creative with your pitching.*
**[09:11] Fu**
*Relax and don't get tense.*
**[09:14] Fu**
*Right into that mitt.*
**[09:18] Fu**
*I'm not giving up.*
**[09:20] Fu**
*This mound...*
**[09:23] Fu**
*...is mine.*
**[09:25] Ga**
* I want to live up to*
* Nao-kun's expectations.*
**[09:32] Um**
Strike!
**[09:33] S1**
Yeah!
**[09:34] S2**
Nice one, Furuya!
You've got him cornered!
**[09:36] Um**
Your timing's right!
**[09:38] U1**
You've got this, Gacchan!
**[09:44] Um**
Ball!
**[09:47] U1**
The count's 2-2!
**[09:49] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[09:50] S2**
Stay calm, Furuya!
**[09:53] Mi**
*Your arm swing is good.*
**[09:54] Mi**
*Get aggressive!*
**[09:56] Ga**
*His speed has definitely gone down.*
**[09:59] Ga**
*I don't feel as much pressure as before.*
**[10:03] U1**
* With Gacchan's run,*
* he won't allow a double play.*
**[10:07] U1**
*So I need to run for the next base.*
**[10:11] Ha**
Get the closest man out!
**[10:12] S1**
We can stop it!
**[10:13] Ma**
We've got your back, Furuya!
**[10:23] Ga**
*Come on!*
**[10:40] C1**
He stopped it!
**[10:41] C1**
Kominato the second baseman!
**[10:44] Ku**
*We've got this!*
**[10:46] KH**
*With that...*
**[10:48] Ku**
*We can get a double play!*
**[10:49] Ha**
*For sure!*
**[11:00] Ku**
*That's not...*
**[11:01] Ku**
*...fast enough!*
**[11:19] Um**
Safe!
**[11:21] C1**
Not a double play!
**[11:23] Ga**
*Got it.*
**[11:25] Mi**
Home!
**[11:43] Um**
Safe!
**[11:53] C1**
A second run while Seido
tried to get a double play!
**[11:58] C2**
They're just one run short now!
**[12:00] UU**
Let's go!
**[12:03] C3**
This team's unstoppable!
**[12:14] C1**
What's going on?
**[12:16] C2**
Two runs from an infield grounder?
**[12:19] C3**
Seido's defense is being toyed with!
**[12:22] C4**
Ugumori's looking good!
**[12:24] C5**
They went from five runs
down to just one run!
**[12:27] C6**
I think they might pull it off!
**[12:30] C7**
They have something special!
**[12:31] C5**
Take Seido out, too!
**[12:36] Ot**
Kawakami!
**[12:38] Ha**
Are you okay?
**[12:41] Ma**
I got nervous. Sorry!
**[12:44] S1**
*We're away here.*
**[12:47] Mi**
*Their high-risk plays all went their way.*
**[12:52] Mi**
*A team like this doesn't follow logic.*
**[12:56] Mi**
*They have unfathomable power.*
**[12:59] Mi**
*As if the team itself has a will.*
**[13:05] (Flashback) Ku**
On that day, Ugumori was stronger.
**[13:09] (Flashback) Mi**
Let's take the wind out of Ugumori's sails.
**[13:14] Mi**
*It's not that I underestimated them,*
**[13:17] Mi**
*but at this rate, we're goners,*
**[13:21] Mi**
*and the crowd is against us.*
**[13:25] CC**
Ugumori! Ugumori! Ugumori!
**[13:31] Fu**
*Seven runs.*
**[13:34] Oc**
Sending a messenger?
**[13:38] Oc**
*He's keeping Furuya in longer today.*
**[13:43] Oc**
* It's going to be difficult*
* to get the crowd to shut up,*
**[13:48] Oc**
*and Furuya's keeping his pitches low.*
**[13:53] Oc**
*It's a tough situation as the coach.*
**[13:58] Oc**
* Whether or not you make a move,*
* your back's against the wall.*
**[14:11] Sa**
Furuya! Didn't I tell you?
**[14:13] Sa**
Baseball isn't that easy!
**[14:17] Fu**
Now?
**[14:19] Ka**
H-Hey...
**[14:21] Sa**
I'm sure you wanted to pitch until the end,
**[14:23] Sa**
but your plan fell through!
**[14:27] Mi**
Hey, now!
**[14:29] Sa**
Ugumori High School,
what a formidable opponent!
**[14:32] Sa**
And Seido starters, focus!
**[14:35] Sa**
If I could, I would stand
on the mound and pitch,
**[14:40] Sa**
but regrettably, I wasn't called!
**[14:44] Ot**
A-Are you complaining to the coach?
**[14:48] Sa**
Do you understand
what that means, Furuya?
**[14:53] Sa**
It means the coach has faith in the ace!
**[14:59] Sa**
Stop worrying about falling
to a one-run lead!
**[15:02] Sa**
You have the ace number,
so hurry up and get the last out
**[15:07] Sa**
and come back to the dugout!
**[15:26] C1**
One more run!
**[15:27] C2**
Ugumori!
**[15:28] C3**
You've got this!
**[15:29] C4**
Keep it going!
**[15:31] C5**
Ugumori!
**[15:33] Sa**
Ignore the runner!
Focus on the batter!
**[15:35] Ka**
Sawamura, stay in the dugout!
**[15:39] Sa**
Give me the ace number!
**[15:40] Ka**
There's your true intention!
**[15:44] Fu**
*You're so loud.*
**[15:46] Fu**
*Just be quiet and watch.*
**[15:57] Ka**
Hit and run?
**[15:58] Sa**
Come and get it!
**[16:03] Um**
Strike!
**[16:07] C1**
He stole second!
**[16:08] C2**
A man in scoring position!
**[16:11] UU**
Yeah!
**[16:13] C3**
A single hit ties the game!
**[16:16] R1**
Miyuki-kun didn't even try to throw it.
**[16:19] R2**
Yeah, he's taken a strong stance.
**[16:24] R2**
He's going to take out this batter.
**[16:28] I1**
I can see he wants to end it
before the three-hole batter,
**[16:31] I1**
but what a bold move.
**[16:35] I2**
He doesn't care about tying the game?
**[16:37] I2**
Is that what he's saying
to fire up the pitcher?
**[16:44] S1**
Two outs!
**[16:46] S2**
Focus on the batter!
**[16:48] Ku**
Shut him down!
**[16:49] Na**
Let's go, Furuya!
**[16:52] Ma**
You've got this, Furuya!
**[16:54] Ma**
*He's thrown a lot of pitches,*
**[16:57] Ma**
*but his spirit is still strong.*
**[17:01] S1**
The coach basically said
what Sawamura said.
**[17:06] S1**
"I'm leaving this inning to Furuya.
**[17:09] S1**
Don't come back
until you get the last out."
**[17:15] S1**
Did I sound like him?
**[17:16] S1**
Did I?
**[17:17] Ku**
No!
**[17:20] Fu**
"This inning"?
**[17:23] Fu**
So what happened to me
pitching in the ninth?
**[17:31] Ma**
*What...*
**[17:33] Ma**
* What's with his attitude*
* after giving up all the runs?*
**[17:36] Ku**
*He was still planning to pitch next inning?*
**[17:40] Ku**
Are you serious?
**[17:42] Ma**
Stop making an appeal to the coach!
**[17:47] Mi**
*With that kind of attitude, we're set.*
**[17:53] Mi**
* No matter how many bases*
* the runner steals,*
**[17:55] Mi**
*we just need to get the batter out.*
**[17:59] Mi**
*Let's take him out.*
**[18:01] U1**
Let's go, Jimmy!
**[18:03] U2**
You can do it!
**[18:05] U3**
*I have to make contact.*
**[18:09] U3**
* If I hit the pitch,*
* something will happen.*
**[18:16] U3**
*If I hit...*
**[18:24] S1**
Strike out!
**[18:26] S2**
What was that pitch?
**[18:28] S3**
That was super fast!
**[18:31] Ot**
Yes!
**[18:36] Sa**
That's how you do it!
**[18:39] Sa**
The power to shatter the opponent's
hopes and destroy them!
**[18:43] Sa**
That's your weapon!
**[18:46] Sa**
I hate how you have
everything I don't!
***SIGN*** No comment
**[18:50] Ka**
*Don't get mad and compliment him.*
**[18:53] Ha**
*Wow.*
**[18:54] Ha**
*He pushed through.*
**[18:56] Ku**
*Even though he was low on gas,*
**[18:59] Ku**
* I guess Sawamura's*
* encouragement worked.*
**[19:03] Ma**
*He's so competitive.*
**[19:06] Ma**
*The two make good rivals.*
**[19:08] Mi**
*Seven runs in eight innings.*
**[19:11] Mi**
*He gave up three runs in the first,*
**[19:13] Mi**
* so he could've easily been switched out,*
* judging by the numbers.*
**[19:19] Mi**
* But he was able to remain calm*
* and realize his role as the ace.*
**[19:25] Mi**
*He protected his own mound.*
**[19:29] Mi**
*I'm excited for his next game.*
**[19:39] Fu**
*I'm not satisfied I gave up seven runs.*
**[19:43] Ka**
Furuya.
**[19:48] Ka**
There was a fielder's error mixed in there,
**[19:50] Ka**
so don't worry too much.
**[19:52] Ka**
Good job sticking it out.
**[19:56] Fu**
Then does that mean I can pitch—
**[19:58] Ka**
No.
**[20:00] Fu**
Can I pitch until—
**[20:00] Ka**
No.
**[20:02] Ka**
However, you still have to bat this inning.
**[20:07] Ka**
So stay focused.
**[20:10] Ka**
Kuramochi, Shirasu.
**[20:12] KS**
Yes?
**[20:12] Ka**
Don't give them easy outs
that could give them momentum.
**[20:16] KS**
Yes, sir!
**[20:19] Mi**
*I'm sure Nori's pitching the ninth.*
**[20:22] Mi**
*Since Ugumori's batters swing aggressively,*
**[20:26] Mi**
* we should be fine if Nori*
* can pitch to the corners*
**[20:30] Mi**
*like usual.*
**[20:33] Um**
Let's defend this inning
and turn the game around!
**[20:37] UU**
Yeah!
**[20:39] C1**
You can do it, Ugumori!
**[20:40] C2**
It's not over yet!
**[20:42] C3**
Push it, Umemiya!
**[20:45] Mi**
*But this atmosphere...*
**[20:48] C1**
Don't concede any runs!
**[20:49] C2**
Ugumori!
**[20:50] S1**
The crowd is crazy.
**[20:53] Mi**
* He was flustered against Teito*
* when we almost lost our lead.*
**[20:58] C4**
Ugumori!
**[21:00] Mi**
*Maybe in this atmosphere,*
**[21:02] Mi**
* it's the dense type*
* who can pitch like usual.*
**[21:08] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[21:09] Mi**
Yes?
**[21:11] Ka**
In the next inning,
**[21:13] Ka**
don't pitch cautiously,
pitch offensively.
**[21:17] Ka**
In this atmosphere,
the umpire won't be on our side.
**[21:21] Ka**
If you become too cautious
and rack up balls,
**[21:25] Ka**
they'll get carried away.
**[21:27] Ka**
What's key in fighting this unstoppable
atmosphere is a strong will.
**[21:33] Ka**
We have to make offensive plays.
**[21:42] Ka**
In the last inning,
**[21:46] Ka**
we'll go with Sawamura.
**[23:31] Ka**
You're up in the last inning.
**[23:33] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[23:34] Ka**
Can you go immediately?
**[23:35] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[23:38] Ka**
Do you know what to do?
**[23:40] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[23:41] Ka**
What I want from you is—
**[23:42] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[23:43] Ka**
Let me finish.
**[23:44] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[23:46] Ka**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
This Guy's Pretty Good.
***SIGN*** This Guy's Pretty Good
**[23:50] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 18 - This Guy's Pretty Good
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:00] Ka**
In the last inning,
**[00:03] Ka**
we'll go with Sawamura.
**[00:08] S1**
Okay! You're looking good!
**[00:11] Sa**
Thank you!
**[00:18] Um**
Out!
**[00:21] U1**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[00:23] U2**
Two outs!
**[00:24] U2**
Nice! Second!
**[00:26] R1**
Seido got a runner on third,
**[00:28] R1**
but Ugumori's fielders
are playing really well
**[00:30] R1**
and keeping Umemiya-kun's morale high.
**[00:32] R2**
Yeah.
**[00:33] R1**
This game's almost over.
**[00:36] U1**
Ume-chan!
**[00:37] U2**
One at a time!
**[00:38] Um**
Two outs!
**[00:40] R1**
Can Umemiya-kun stop Seido here
**[00:43] R1**
and give momentum to their offense?
**[00:47] R1**
Or will Miyuki-kun get another hit
**[00:50] R1**
and expand their lead again?
***SIGN*** This Guy's Pretty Good
**[02:34] Um**
Strike!
**[02:36] C1**
First pitch is a slow curve ball!
**[02:41] C2**
He's got guts.
**[02:43] C3**
That was a good pitch.
**[02:45] R1**
He's not walking him.
**[02:47] R2**
Yeah.
**[02:48] R2**
The next batter, Maezono-kun,
has been hitting today, too.
**[02:53] C1**
Ugumori!
**[02:54] C2**
Umemiya!
**[02:55] C3**
Ugumori!
**[02:57] Mi**
*I can't let them get momentum before they bat.*
**[03:03] Mi**
*A two-run difference is better than one.*
**[03:05] Mi**
* It'll reduce the pressure*
* on Sawamura in the next inning.*
**[03:20] C1**
He's persistent.
**[03:21] C2**
Yeah.
**[03:23] C2**
Umemiya's having a hard time.
**[03:25] U1**
You're doing well, Ume-chan!
**[03:27] U2**
You've got this!
**[03:28] U3**
Stop them here!
**[03:34] Um**
*We scored as a team.*
**[03:40] Um**
*I can't give them any more runs.*
**[03:54] Um**
Yeah!
**[03:56] C1**
There it is!
**[03:58] C2**
Right in front of the fence.
**[04:00] C3**
He got the cleanup out
and kept Seido down!
**[04:02] C4**
Awesome!
**[04:04] C5**
Last inning now!
**[04:06] C6**
Turn it around!
**[04:07] C7**
Come on!
**[04:08] UU**
Yeah!
**[04:13] U1**
Nice pitch, Ume-chan!
**[04:15] U2**
Nice pitch!
***SIGN*** Seido High School has announced a change of players.
***SIGN*** Replacing the pitcher, Furuya-kun...
***SIGN*** ...is Sawamura-kun.
***SIGN*** Pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[04:32] S1**
Th-They're using Sawamura here?
**[04:35] S2**
Not Kawakami?
**[04:37] S3**
Let's go!
**[04:38] S4**
Yeah!
**[04:39] S5**
Let's warm up, just in case.
**[04:40] Ka**
Okay.
**[04:42] Oc**
* Why not just let Furuya pitch*
* until the end, at this point?*
**[04:48] R2**
He was a great reliever against Teito,
**[04:51] R2**
and he pitched an entire seven-inning
game against Nanamori yesterday.
**[04:57] R2**
I'm sure Coach Kataoka is valuing
Sawamura-kun's strong spirit.
**[05:02] C1**
What?
**[05:03] C1**
He's not pitching until the end?
**[05:07] I1**
According to Oda-san's scouting report,
**[05:10] I1**
his outside pitch was really good against Teito.
**[05:14] I2**
Outside?
**[05:16] I2**
Not inside?
**[05:18] Um**
A southpaw pitcher with unique timing.
**[05:22] Um**
I picture him throwing a lot of strikes.
**[05:26] Na**
He pitches moving fastballs,
but they're all still just fastballs in the end.
**[05:31] Na**
If he throws a strike,
let's not hesitate to swing.
**[05:34] Um**
If he's going to face us head on,
then I couldn't be happier.
**[05:39] C1**
This is it, Ugumori!
**[05:41] C2**
Don't let it end here!
**[05:44] C3**
Something's gonna happen this inning.
**[05:47] C4**
Umemiya's gonna bat, too.
**[05:49] C5**
I can't miss this for the world.
**[05:51] C6**
I forgot to go use the restroom.
**[05:53] C7**
Ugumori!
**[05:54] C8**
Ugumori!
**[05:55] Ha**
*Again with the chants.*
**[05:57] Ma**
Did you take deep breaths?
**[05:59] Ka**
Do the usual!
**[06:01] C1**
Ugumori!
**[06:03] C2**
Ugumori!
**[06:06] R1**
The crowd is really hot.
**[06:08] R2**
Yeah.
**[06:09] R1**
Ugumori starts with their three-hole this inning.
**[06:14] R1**
I wonder how Sawamura-kun
will pitch against them.
**[06:20] Um**
Go get him, Maru-chan!
**[06:24] C1**
Ugumori!
**[06:25] C2**
Let's go!
**[06:26] C3**
This is it!
**[06:28] Mi**
The mood's pretty overwhelming
from the mound, isn't it?
**[06:32] Sa**
Yeah.
**[06:33] Mi**
It's like an away game.
**[06:35] Mi**
The entire stadium wants Ugumori to win.
**[06:38] CC**
Ugumori!
**[06:40] C1**
Go get them!
**[06:41] C2**
Ugumori!
**[06:43] C3**
Ugumori!
**[06:45] Mi**
But I bet it'd feel good
to shut them all up.
**[06:53] Sa**
You're so evil.
**[06:55] Sa**
What a captain.
**[06:56] Mi**
Shut up.
**[06:57] Mi**
You'd better pitch properly.
**[07:01] Ha**
What's with the evil grins?
**[07:05] Na**
*Miyuki.*
**[07:07] Mi**
First pitch!
**[07:08] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[07:11] S2**
*Sawamura.*
**[07:17] (Flashback) Ka**
No need to pitch strikes to the inside.
**[07:19] (Flashback) Ka**
Get the strikes with the outside.
**[07:24] S1**
*Swing for the first pitch.*
**[07:27] Mi**
*The Ugumori batters are itching to swing,*
**[07:29] Mi**
* so let's give them a pitch*
* they have to swing at.*
**[07:35] Sa**
*Not to run away,*
**[07:40] Sa**
*but the offensive...*
**[07:43] Sa**
*...low and outside!*
**[07:51] Um**
Ball!
**[07:54] Sa**
Wh...
**[07:55] Sa**
Ball?
**[07:57] U1**
Phew.
**[07:59] U1**
*If that's a strike, I can't hit it.*
**[08:05] Mi**
It was a good pitch!
**[08:08] Mi**
* He was tough on Furuya, too,*
* but he's tough on the low pitches.*
**[08:13] Mi**
* If that pitch was a strike,*
* it would've made all the difference.*
**[08:19] Mi**
*Next up, inside.*
**[08:23] Ma**
Pitch to contact, Sawamura.
**[08:25] ---**
*We want him to jam it.*
**[08:32] Um**
Ball!
**[08:35] Ot**
A bouncing fastball?
**[08:37] Ha**
Don't be so tense!
**[08:39] Ka**
We've got your back, Sawamura.
**[08:41] R1**
His first pitch was called a ball,
**[08:44] R1**
so he's tensed up.
**[08:46] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:48] R2**
Two balls now.
**[08:49] R2**
The batter's gonna swing.
**[08:55] Mi**
*You're being too tense.*
**[08:57] Mi**
*Swing your arm all the way down.*
**[09:04] Um**
Foul!
**[09:06] Na**
*He swung late?*
**[09:08] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[09:10] Mi**
*That was close.*
**[09:12] Mi**
*The course was really bad.*
**[09:14] S1**
Good job, Sawamura!
**[09:18] U1**
*His pitch*
**[09:21] U1**
*is trickier than it looks.*
**[09:29] Sa**
Damn!
**[09:33] Um**
Safe!
**[09:40] C1**
I totally thought he was
going to be out!
**[09:43] C2**
There's the tying runner now!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and pitcher, Umemiya-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and pitcher, Umemiya-kun.
**[10:14] C1**
Umemiya!
**[10:15] C2**
Ugumori!
**[10:17] C3**
Ugumori's boss!
**[10:19] C4**
Umemiya!
**[10:22] Mi**
*You remember the home run Furuya gave up?*
**[10:26] Mi**
*Don't let him provoke you, Sawamura.*
**[10:32] C1**
One more run!
**[10:34] C2**
Umemiya!
**[10:37] C3**
Ugumori!
**[10:39] Sa**
Get back!
**[10:41] C1**
What a big lead.
**[10:43] C2**
Are they going to steal again?
**[10:46] C3**
No way.
**[10:47] C3**
I doubt they'd be that reckless.
**[10:49] C4**
You never know with them.
**[10:52] U1**
* If I can get your attention,*
* I'll be happy to take big lead.*
**[10:57] U2**
Umemiya!
**[11:00] U3**
Ume-chan.
**[11:02] U4**
Ume-chan.
**[11:04] Na**
*We don't need to take the risk.*
**[11:07] Na**
*Umemiya.*
**[11:10] Na**
*I'm leaving this to your clutch ability.*
**[11:13] Mi**
*Ugumori isn't stupid enough to run here.*
**[11:18] Mi**
*He's the core and backbone of the team.*
**[11:21] Mi**
*His influence is big.*
**[11:25] Mi**
*In other words, if we can get him out,*
**[11:29] Mi**
*we can stop Ugumori's momentum.*
**[11:38] Mi**
*Put everything into getting this batter out!*
**[11:49] Um**
Ball!
**[11:50] I1**
Just barely a ball.
**[11:52] I2**
That inside first pitch.
**[11:54] I2**
What an offensive pitch.
**[12:03] Ma**
Nice pitch!
**[12:04] Ma**
It looks good, Sawamura!
**[12:07] Mi**
* It was a ball, but it*
* should've stimulated him.*
**[12:11] Mi**
* Before he forgets the inside pitch,*
* let's throw him an outside.*
**[12:15] Um**
*Oh.*
**[12:17] Um**
*Wow!*
**[12:20] Um**
* Adrenaline or dopamine*
* or whatever's going crazy.*
**[12:48] Mi**
* Even after the inside pitch,*
* he didn't hesitate.*
**[12:51] U1**
Nice one, Ume-chan!
**[12:53] U2**
You can do it!
**[12:56] Um**
*I swung a little late.*
**[13:00] Um**
*The last pitch was good, too.*
**[13:04] Um**
*This guy's pretty good.*
**[13:10] Mi**
* If he swings at a ball again,*
* this game's ours.*
**[13:15] Mi**
*One more outside.*
**[13:28] Um**
Foul!
**[13:30] U1**
Ume-chan!
**[13:31] U2**
Umemiya!
**[13:33] Na**
*Umemiya.*
**[13:34] U3**
Ume-chan!
**[13:35] C1**
Ugumori!
**[13:39] Um**
*Yeah.*
**[13:41] Um**
*Leave it to me.*
**[13:48] Um**
Ball!
**[13:53] Mi**
*Relax!*
**[13:55] Mi**
*Your face looks stiff.*
**[14:01] R1**
It must be hard
for Sawamura-kun to pitch.
**[14:04] R2**
The crowd wants to see an upset,
**[14:08] R2**
so the entire stadium
is covered by that desire.
**[14:12] CC**
Ugumori! Ugumori! Ugumori!
**[14:25] Um**
*Come on.*
**[14:30] Um**
*Come on.*
**[14:32] Um**
*Come get it!*
**[14:44] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[14:48] Sa**
*Why now?*
**[14:56] Ku**
We're right here, Sawamura!
**[14:58] Ha**
Eijun-kun!
**[15:00] Ma**
Sawamura!
**[15:01] Sa**
Get out!
**[15:09] C1**
That was high!
**[15:11] C2**
It would've been a ball
if he hadn't swung!
**[15:19] C3**
That pitcher's hard to hit.
**[15:21] C4**
Is it even that fast?
**[15:23] C5**
But he's making contact.
**[15:26] C6**
The only inside pitch was the first one.
**[15:29] C7**
Can you see how fast he's swinging?
**[15:30] C7**
I'd be scared to pitch inside.
**[15:33] C8**
Sawamura only pitches fastballs.
**[15:37] C9**
So if it goes a little in,
it's going to the stands.
**[15:41] Mi**
*The pitch is slowly moving inward.*
**[15:45] Mi**
* Just like with Furuya,*
* he's unconciously trying to pitch a strike.*
**[15:51] Mi**
*He isn't overwhelmed by the crowd.*
**[15:55] Mi**
*It's this batter.*
**[15:58] Mi**
*This batter is provoking the pitcher's instincts.*
**[16:12] Mi**
*What do I do?*
**[16:13] Mi**
*It'll take a perfect pitch to get him out.*
**[16:17] Mi**
* Sawamura knows it, too,*
* so he's doing his best to stay calm.*
**[16:26] C1**
The battery is taking their time.
**[16:30] Ka**
*Sawamura.*
**[16:33] C2**
The count is full,
but the battery's cornered.
**[16:38] I1**
If he had a pitch that threw the timing off,
**[16:41] I1**
it'd help the catcher.
**[16:45] Oc**
*Coach Kataoka made a bad move.*
**[16:50] Oc**
* He should've gone with Kawakami,*
* who has more variety in pitches.*
**[16:56] I2**
But even if the catcher wanted the pitch,
**[17:00] I2**
if the pitcher didn't, there's no point.
**[17:08] (Flashback) Na**
Leave it to me.
**[17:11] I2**
* I was powerless against*
* the pitcher's unyielding will.*
**[17:22] Sa**
*What's wrong?*
**[17:25] Sa**
*Why are we waiting?*
**[17:35] (Flashback) Ka**
No need to pitch
strikes to the inside.
**[17:39] (Flashback) Ka**
Get the strikes with the outside.
**[17:56] Sa**
*A cutter to the inside?*
**[18:04] Ha**
*Eijun-kun.*
**[18:05] Sh**
*He's tapping the outside pitches.*
**[18:08] Ku**
*Gonna finish him with an inside?*
**[18:12] Ma**
*Go for it.*
**[18:14] Ma**
* You've always pitched*
* from the heart.*
**[18:18] Ma**
* After so many outside balls, he's not*
* gonna react to a pitch into his chest.*
**[18:28] Oc**
**If *he can actually pitch there.*
**[18:31] Oc**
*He's overwhelmed by the batter.*
**[18:34] Oc**
*If he messes up...*
**[18:41] C1**
Ugumori!
**[18:42] C2**
Hit it, Umemiya!
**[18:44] Ot**
Sawamura!
**[18:47] U1**
Let's go, Ume-chan!
**[18:49] U2**
Umemiya, hit it hard!
**[18:52] U3**
Ume-chan!
**[18:53] C1**
Ugumori!
**[18:54] U4**
Ume-chan!
**[18:55] C2**
Ugumori!
**[18:55] U3**
Umemiya!
**[18:57] R1**
A home run would turn the game around.
**[18:59] R1**
It's not exactly a common turn of events,
**[19:03] R1**
but in this atmosphere...
**[19:05] R2**
*Some people can't withstand this pressure,*
**[19:09] R2**
*but some can turn it into strength.*
**[19:12] R2**
*Umemiya-kun is undoubtedly the latter.*
**[19:16] R2**
* An inside pitch against*
* Umemiya-kun seems a bit risky.*
**[19:22] C1**
Maybe they're just out of things to pitch.
**[19:26] I1**
An inside pitch.
**[19:29] I1**
They're going with
his most confident pitch.
**[19:36] Mi**
* Sawamura, you can pitch*
* under this pressure.*
**[19:41] Mi**
*That's what I thought,*
**[19:43] Mi**
* and the coach thought so, too,*
* when he put you on the mound.*
**[19:48] Mi**
*Even if you miss, it's 2-3.*
**[19:51] Mi**
*It'll be good bait for the next pitch.*
**[19:53] Mi**
* And if he ties the game,*
* we still have one at-bat.*
**[19:59] Mi**
*Give me a pitch*
**[20:02] Mi**
*you'll be happy with.*
**[20:06] Ka**
Sawamura, you've got this!
**[20:09] To**
Let's do this!
**[20:11] Sh**
We've got this!
**[20:16] U1**
Go for it!
**[20:18] U2**
Ume-chan, let's go!
**[20:18] U3**
They're under pressure, too!
**[20:21] Na**
*You never doubted the workout plan I made.*
**[20:29] Na**
*You've always*
**[20:31] Na**
*exceeded my expectations.*
**[20:35] Na**
*Now, it's time I believed in you.*
**[20:49] Sa**
*If I get scared here...*
**[20:53] Sa**
*...I won't change.*
**[20:57] Sa**
*That's not good.*
**[20:59] (Flashback) Sa**
What do I want to do?
**[21:01] (Flashback) Sa**
What does it mean to go to nationals?
**[21:05] Sa**
*Don't be scared.*
**[21:07] Sa**
*What can I do?*
**[21:08] (Flashback) Is**
Why don't you go figure that out yourself?
**[21:11] (Flashback) Is**
Idiot.
**[21:14] Sa**
*Don't rush it.*
**[21:17] Sa**
*Do what I can!*
**[21:20] Sa**
*Relax.*
**[21:24] Sa**
*I want to go to nationals, too.*
**[21:28] Sa**
*Go forth.*
**[21:30] Sa**
*Don't run away.*
**[21:32] Sa**
*Go forth.*
**[21:33] Sa**
*I won't run away!*
**[21:36] Sa**
*No way I will!*
**[21:55] Um**
*Inside!*
**[23:30] Sa**
If I get scared here,
I won't change.
**[23:33] Sa**
I'm not running away!
**[23:35] Um**
Inside!
**[23:37] Mi**
Meanwhile, other strong teams
were playing at other stadiums.
**[23:40] Mi**
Sensen Academy, Ichidai Third, Akikawa,
**[23:43] Mi**
and Yakushi with Raichi Todoroki.
**[23:46] Mi**
Which team will win?
**[23:47] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
An Uncompromising Challenge.
***SIGN*** An Uncompromising Challenge
**[23:52] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 19 - An Uncompromising Challenge
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**[00:01] Sa**
*If I get scared here...*
**[00:04] Sa**
*...I won't change.*
**[00:08] Sa**
*That's not good.*
**[00:10] Sa**
*What do I want to do?*
**[00:13] Sa**
*Don't rush it.*
**[00:15] Sa**
*Do what I can!*
**[00:18] Sa**
*Relax.*
**[00:21] Sa**
*Go forth.*
**[00:23] Sa**
*Don't run away.*
**[00:25] Sa**
*Go forth.*
**[00:26] Sa**
*I won't run away!*
**[00:30] Sa**
*No way I will!*
**[00:37] Um**
*Inside!*
***SIGN*** An Uncompromising Challenge
**[02:55] Um**
Game set!
**[02:58] S1**
Awesome, Sawamura!
**[03:00] S1**
Three for three in the ninth inning!
**[03:02] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[03:04] Ha**
Be as loud as you want!
**[03:06] Ku**
Awesome!
**[03:07] Ma**
Yeah!
**[03:09] S1**
Nice job keeping Ugumori down!
**[03:13] Mi**
*We somehow managed.*
**[03:15] R1**
The game ended with a final
showdown with Umemiya-kun.
**[03:19] R2**
In sports, only the outcome matters.
**[03:22] R2**
So I guess the battery
made the right choice.
**[03:26] C1**
What a bummer that Seido won.
**[03:31] C1**
*Just wait, baseball school.*
**[03:34] C1**
*I'll tear you apart.*
**[03:37] I1**
Well? Shall we go?
**[03:49] I2**
* The pitcher really wanted*
* to face the batter,*
**[03:51] I2**
*so he asked for an inside pitch.*
**[03:54] I2**
*It looked like a risky play,*
**[03:56] I2**
*but he didn't suppress the pitcher.*
**[03:59] I2**
* He pushed the pitcher*
* to go through with it.*
**[04:03] I2**
*I was powerless*
**[04:06] I2**
*against the pitcher's unyielding will.*
**[04:09] I2**
*Powerless?*
**[04:12] I2**
*I just called it quits.*
**[04:15] I2**
* If I'd taken a time out*
* and walked up to him...*
**[04:19] I2**
* If I'd been more up-front*
* and told him my thoughts...*
**[04:23] I2**
* If I'd pushed him*
* to do what he wanted...*
**[04:30] I2**
*If only...*
**[04:35] I1**
We've got work to do, Itsuki.
**[04:40] I1**
Our off season will be important.
**[04:43] I1**
We need to improve a lot.
**[04:45] I1**
So that we don't put
all of the burden on Narumiya.
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School
Baseball Tournament
Third Round
(W. Tokyo) Seido
8 - 7
Ugumori (E. Tokyo)
**[04:52] C1**
Good luck next time!
**[04:54] Sa**
Thank you!
***SIGN*** Seido High School advances
to quarterfinals
***SIGN*** Fuchu
**[05:03] Um**
Game set!
**[05:04] C1**
Sensen Academy is in the quarterfinals!
**[05:08] C2**
The giant, Yosuke Maki,
**[05:10] C2**
pitched an incredible game, only
giving up two runs in seven innings!
***SIGN*** Hachioji
**[05:16] Um**
Strike!
**[05:18] 31**
Nice! Couldn't even react!
**[05:20] 32**
That's thirteen strikeouts today!
**[05:23] 3C**
*Kosei Amahisa.*
**[05:25] 3C**
* The boy who inherited*
* the ace number from Manaka boy.*
**[05:29] 33**
He doesn't look out of shape,
and he might even be better.
**[05:34] 3C**
Great.
**[05:35] 3C**
* He was full of talent and was*
* nominated as the next ace,*
**[05:39] 3C**
*but he left the team six months ago.*
**[05:42] (Flashback) Ko**
Practice is hard, we don't get holidays,
and I can't see my girlfriend.
**[05:47] 3C**
* I was quite surprised*
* by his reasons to quit,*
**[05:53] 3C**
*but I wonder what changed him.*
**[05:57] C1**
If they keep going,
they'll face Yakushi in the semis.
**[06:00] C2**
I bet they want revenge for summer.
**[06:03] Ko**
*Just you wait, Todoroki.*
**[06:05] Ko**
*I'll avenge Manaka-san.*
***SIGN*** Akikawa Yakushi
**[06:10] C1**
They're in the eighth inning,
and Yakushi still hasn't scored?
**[06:13] C2**
They only have four hits, too.
**[06:15] C3**
There's only one man
who can break the tie.
**[06:22] Ra**
*Come!*
**[06:23] Ra**
*Come! Come!*
**[06:29] C1**
*Just barely a ball to the outside!*
**[06:32] YC**
*Damn.*
**[06:34] YC**
*He's not gonna face him this late, huh?*
**[06:38] YC**
*He's kept Raichi down to a base-on-balls*
**[06:41] YC**
*and a single.*
**[06:45] YC**
Do something, boys!
**[06:49] Sa**
*He doesn't care about walking Raichi,*
**[06:51] Sa**
* because he's confident*
* he can get us out, huh?*
**[06:55] Ra**
*Come on!*
**[06:57] Ra**
*Come on!*
**[06:58] Ra**
*Give me a strike!*
**[07:01] A1**
* I've been pitching to the*
* corners from the beginning*
**[07:04] A1**
*to plant the seeds.*
***SIGN*** Akikawa Yakushi
**[07:07] A1**
*I've somehow kept them from scoring,*
**[07:10] A1**
*but they're clearly better.*
**[07:13] A1**
*We still can't hit off the ace*
**[07:15] A1**
*who came out in the fifth inning.*
**[07:26] Um**
Foul!
**[07:29] YC**
*He threw a strike!*
**[07:32] Ra**
*That was just a tad bit more inside.*
**[07:37] Ra**
*This guy's fun!*
**[07:42] Um**
Foul!
**[07:44] C1**
Two strikes in a row?
**[07:46] C2**
No way!
**[07:47] C3**
But he's got him cornered now!
**[07:49] YC**
Damn.
**[07:52] Sa**
What a guy.
**[08:01] AC**
*Shunshin.*
**[08:03] A1**
* In order to deal a definitive blow*
* to a superior opponent,*
**[08:07] A1**
* one must take down*
* their core player.*
**[08:12] A1**
* I'll take him out and*
* create momentum for our team.*
**[08:19] (Flashback) A1**
In the next face-off,
can I take Todoroki head-on?
**[08:24] (Flashback) A3**
Shun.
**[08:27] A2**
Let's go, Shun!
**[08:28] A3**
You've got it!
**[08:30] (Flashback) A4**
We've only made it this far thanks to you.
***SIGN*** You don't need to ask!
**[08:38] C1**
Wow! An inside high right here!
**[08:41] C2**
He's got guts!
**[08:42] C3**
That was way too close.
**[08:43] C3**
It almost hit his face!
**[08:45] A2**
Shunshin, keep it up!
**[08:47] A3**
Go!
**[08:49] AA**
*We believe in you.*
**[08:59] A4**
*Shunshin.*
**[09:02] Y1**
Raichi!
**[09:04] Y1**
Smack it away!
**[09:05] A1**
*I'll take him out with my best pitch!*
**[09:29] C1**
That hit flew so fast!
**[09:31] C2**
Todoroki's crazy!
**[09:37] Um**
Bow!
**[09:38] EE**
Good game!
**[09:42] YC**
Miss-shima!
**[09:44] YC**
We managed to win, but it was
only thanks to Raichi's home run!
**[09:48] YC**
That was way too close!
**[09:52] Sa**
*Five hits in nine innings.*
**[09:54] Sa**
* The only walk he gave*
* was to Raichi once.*
**[09:57] Sa**
* If he'd walked Raichi*
* in the last inning...*
**[10:03] Sa**
*That guy is crazy manly.*
**[10:07] A1**
I'm sorry for being selfish.
**[10:11] AC**
You didn't want any regrets
from making a compromise.
**[10:14] AC**
You pitched with clockwork
precision until the end.
**[10:20] C1**
Nice work, Shunshin!
**[10:23] C2**
Good work!
**[10:24] C3**
Good work, Shunshin!
**[10:26] C4**
Shunshin, nice job!
**[10:27] C5**
Nice job!
**[10:37] Ra**
You're amazing!
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School
Baseball Tournament
Third Round
(W. Tokyo) Yakushi
1 - 0
Akikawa (W. Tokyo)
**[10:39] Ra**
Let's play again!
**[10:40] YC**
Raichi! We're going home!
**[10:52] Na**
Thanks. I'll be fine now.
**[11:07] Na**
It doesn't feel good to lose.
***SIGN*** Ugumori Seido
**[11:13] Um**
His last pitch was really heavy.
**[11:18] Um**
It wasn't about speed or anything.
**[11:21] Um**
He threw with all his will.
**[11:25] U1**
Don't be like that!
**[11:27] U2**
They were desperate, too.
**[11:30] U2**
They weren't that much better.
**[11:32] U2**
We got really close to beating Seido.
**[11:36] Um**
Maybe it only seemed close.
**[11:45] U1**
Relying on momentum alone
won't work on the stronger teams.
**[11:50] U2**
We need to get better as a team!
**[11:53] U3**
Yeah, let's do it!
**[11:55] U4**
We can't just quit here!
**[11:56] U5**
That's right!
**[11:57] U6**
Let's do it!
**[11:58] Um**
Yeah!
**[12:00] (Flashback) Na**
We can do it.
**[12:01] (Flashback) Na**
We can go even higher.
**[12:11] Na**
When you lose after going all out
instead of simply losing,
**[12:16] Na**
you get so much more
out of the loss.
**[12:22] Na**
Looks like you're all ready
to train for the summer.
**[12:30] Na**
Let's move on.
**[12:33] Na**
I'll train you guys thoroughly.
**[12:37] Um**
What do you mean by "thoroughly"?
**[12:40] Na**
Whatever it takes
to get to the next level.
**[12:42] Um**
Whatever it takes?
**[12:44] Na**
Yeah. Aren't you excited?
**[12:46] Um**
Stop!
**[12:47] Um**
I hate seeing your smile!
**[12:53] Sa**
Oh, please!
**[12:55] Sa**
I wasn't scared at all.
**[12:58] Sa**
How should I say it?
**[13:00] Sa**
That last pitch was a fight
with myself, you know?
**[13:02] Sa**
It was an obstacle I had
to overcome, you know?
**[13:07] Ha**
How about you be
quiet now, Eijun-kun?
**[13:09] Sa**
Why?
**[13:11] Ku**
Shut up.
**[13:14] S1**
He's really happy with the result.
**[13:17] S2**
Well, he deserves it.
**[13:19] S2**
It was his first time closing, too.
**[13:21] S3**
But did you think
Sawamura would play?
**[13:24] S2**
No, I thought Kawakami would.
**[13:27] Ku**
Here!
**[13:36] S1**
Was the last cutter your idea?
**[13:41] Mi**
Yeah.
**[13:42] Mi**
He was losing himself
to the batter.
**[13:46] Mi**
So I thought it'd be best to use that
energy instead of forcing him back.
**[13:51] Mi**
It was an inside after showing
him plenty of outsides.
**[13:54] Mi**
The perfect angle and control.
**[13:56] Mi**
Exactly what I wanted.
**[13:59] S1**
*I mean, it takes guts to ask for the pitch,*
**[14:03] S1**
*but going with it does, too.*
**[14:08] Sa**
What was that for?
**[14:10] Mi**
*He's really gutsy.*
**[14:12] Mi**
* I've gotta give it to him,*
* though I don't wanna.*
**[14:15] S1**
Is he fit for a closer?
**[14:18] Mi**
* He's learned to control the ins*
* and outs in this short time frame.*
**[14:22] Mi**
* He's far exceeded*
* my expectations already.*
**[14:23] Sa**
You dumbo!
**[14:25] Ku**
Did you just call me dumb?
**[14:27] Mi**
*But if I could get greedy...*
**[14:30] S1**
But you know,
**[14:32] S1**
we owe a lot to Nabe's data.
**[14:36] S2**
If he'd only been watching Inashiro,
we'd have been screwed.
**[14:39] S3**
Higasa got a run in, too!
**[14:42] S4**
You look disgustingly happy!
**[14:45] S2**
Our lineup's finally meshing well.
**[14:47] S3**
We got five runs from
the four and five-holes.
**[14:56] Ma**
It's pointless if we can't win the next game.
**[14:59] Mi**
Yeah, considering all we've been through.
**[15:04] SS**
They're being so awkward.
**[15:06] S2**
You guys were fine during the game!
**[15:09] S2**
Right? Right?
**[15:12] Ma**
That is that. This is this.
**[15:15] Ma**
I haven't forgiven him
for what he said to Nabe.
**[15:22] Mi**
It's not like I intend on
changing my opinion, either.
**[15:28] S1**
Hey, Miyuki!
**[15:30] Mi**
I may have been a bit hard with my words,
**[15:32] Mi**
but it all comes down to what he wants.
**[15:35] Ma**
So you just tell him to do what he wants?
**[15:38] Mi**
He's the one who has to
come down with an answer.
**[15:41] Ma**
Are you being serious right now?
**[15:43] Ma**
You're the captain!
**[15:45] Ma**
It's your job to keep the team intact!
**[15:47] Sa**
Look! They're fighting!
**[15:48] Sa**
They're fighting!
**[15:50] S1**
Stop, Zono!
**[15:54] Ot**
I didn't think we could close
with a double play.
**[15:59] Ot**
Sawamura's got the luck of the devil!
**[16:01] Ot**
He pitched inside, too!
**[16:03] Ot**
Despite telling them not to!
**[16:06] Ka**
Miyuki made the decisions from the field.
**[16:09] Ka**
He knew Sawamura could pitch
there in that situation.
**[16:14] Re**
Switching between inside and outside.
**[16:16] Re**
That's Sawamura-kun's strongest
pitching style right now.
**[16:20] Oc**
*Only because we won.*
**[16:23] Oc**
* He went head on against a batter*
* who's strong against fastballs.*
**[16:26] Oc**
*Having guts or whatever isn't reliable.*
**[16:29] Oc**
*If we keep playing like this, we'll eventually...*
**[16:32] Ka**
But today's game made it very clear
**[16:35] Ka**
on what Sawamura needs
to get to the next level.
**[16:39] Ot**
What he needs?
**[16:40] Ot**
Isn't he pretty good already?
**[16:47] Re**
A breaking ball?
**[16:52] Ka**
In addition to his inside and outside,
a change of pace.
**[16:56] Ka**
He needs a pitch that messes
with the batters' timing.
**[17:09] Ka**
I'm talking about in the long run, though.
**[17:12] Ka**
If he can find his own style during
the off-season and his second year...
**[17:23] Ot**
Sounds like Furuya won't be able to sit back.
**[17:26] Ot**
There's someone who's constantly on his tail.
**[17:30] Ot**
Not to mention Kawakami!
**[17:31] Ot**
He still has some fight left in him!
**[17:34] Oc**
I see.
**[17:35] Oc**
That's quite cruel of you, Kataoka-san.
**[17:40] Oc**
So Sawamura is just a stimulant
to make Furuya better?
**[17:48] Oc**
With Furuya around, Sawamura will
never become the best pitcher.
**[17:53] Oc**
I'm sure you're well aware
of that, Coach Kataoka.
**[17:58] Oc**
Yet you want him to improve.
**[18:02] Oc**
You're so cruel.
**[18:07] Ot**
Cruel?
**[18:08] Ot**
He's training them both so they improve
as players and as people—
**[18:13] Oc**
That's just an adult's excuse.
**[18:16] Oc**
The kids care about the numbers
and results more than anyone.
**[18:26] Oc**
Only twenty people can make the roster.
**[18:30] Oc**
Only one person can be the ace.
**[18:33] Oc**
Some things are set in stone.
**[18:36] Oc**
Don't you think letting them
face the truth is a generous act?
**[18:43] S1**
Give me a break, man.
**[18:45] S2**
Didn't they get worse than before?
**[18:48] S1**
Miyuki's really stubborn, too.
**[18:51] S1**
Kuramochi, which side are you on?
**[18:54] S1**
I'm not on either side.
**[18:56] S1**
I think they both have valid points.
**[18:59] S1**
What? That's not fair.
**[19:02] S3**
Which side are you on, Aso?
**[19:04] S1**
I'm on my side!
**[19:06] S3**
Ha!
**[19:07] S3**
You're just empty headed. Right?
**[19:10] S1**
Shut up, stupid!
**[19:12] (Flashback) Is**
It's the entire team's problem!
**[19:13] (Flashback) Is**
If you won't say it, then I will!
**[19:17] (Flashback) S1**
Calm down!
**[19:18] (Flashback) S1**
You'll only make things worse.
**[19:19] (Flashback) Is**
Say something, Tetsu!
**[19:23] Ku**
*That's right.*
**[19:24] Ku**
*When the new team was formed last year,*
**[19:27] Ku**
*they were fighting all the time.*
**[19:30] Ku**
*I wonder if we're getting closer*
**[19:33] Ku**
*to the great third-years.*
**[19:38] Ha**
Make sure you rest well tonight.
**[19:40] Ha**
It's the first time you've pitched
so much in an official game.
**[19:46] Sa**
On the other hand,
I only pitched one inning!
**[19:49] Sa**
So I'm full of energy!
**[19:51] Ha**
That's nothing to brag about.
**[19:53] Sa**
What are you saying?
**[19:54] Sa**
I used up all my mental strength.
**[19:57] Ha**
So you're tired?
**[19:58] Sa**
No! No! Not at all!
**[20:00] Ha**
I'm getting tired.
**[20:01] Sa**
Not at all!
**[20:10] S1**
Furuya!
**[20:14] S1**
Did you hurt your foot?
**[20:22] S1**
When did it happen?
**[20:23] S1**
Playing defense?
**[20:28] Fu**
The fifth inning.
**[20:30] Fu**
When I ran through first base,
**[20:33] Fu**
it felt a bit weird.
**[20:35] Sa**
You pitched until the eighth with an injury?
**[20:39] Sa**
You got better toward the end, too!
**[20:41] Sa**
When I gave you awesome advice!
**[20:43] Ha**
You were just being annoying.
**[20:46] Fu**
I was just focused on pitching carefully.
**[20:49] S1**
Well, you had adrenaline during the game.
**[20:53] S1**
It might swell up tomorrow.
**[20:58] Sa**
*He...*
**[21:00] Ha**
I'm surprised you noticed, Kudo-senpai.
**[21:03] S2**
Oh, he looked less upright than usual.
**[21:07] Fu**
Um... I'll be fine.
**[21:09] Fu**
I don't plan on skipping practice for this.
**[21:12] Fu**
I think I'll get better overnight.
**[21:15] Sa**
Well, "think" isn't good enough, buddy!
**[21:19] S1**
No.
**[21:20] S1**
I'll tell the teacher,
so go see a doctor tomorrow.
**[21:25] S1**
I mean, it's best if it's nothing.
**[21:30] S1**
You're our ace, remember?
**[21:32] S1**
You're important to the team.
**[21:35] Sa**
He's not *that* important!
**[21:39] (Flashback) S1**
I'm sure a lot of people
acknowledge you now.
**[21:44] (Flashback) S1**
Keep it up.
**[21:46] Sa**
Just spit on it, and he'll get all better!
**[21:49] S2**
Sawamura. Can you leave now?
**[21:53] S1**
Yeah, leave.
**[21:56] Fu**
Am I going to...
**[21:58] Fu**
...need a shot?
**[23:31] Mi**
Zono told me not to force
my worldview on everyone else!
**[23:35] Mi**
Tetsu-san, does being the captain
mean I can't express my opinion?
**[23:40] Oc**
If I were the coach,
I'd take twenty kids every year.
**[23:43] Oc**
I have no time for people who
have no chance of making the roster.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
With Heads Held High.
***SIGN*** With Heads Held High
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 20 - With Heads Held High
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**[00:00] Is**
Nice job, guys!
**[00:02] Is**
Congratulations on making the quarterfinals!
**[00:04] Is**
No school trip for you!
**[00:06] Is**
Just like us last year.
**[00:08] Ku**
Why do you look so happy?
**[00:10] S1**
Just between us,
**[00:11] S1**
it can get awkward if you
have a girlfriend in your class.
**[00:14] S1**
Since you won't be able to talk about it.
**[00:16] S2**
I see you speak from experience.
**[00:17] Is**
Just break up with her, then!
**[00:19] S1**
To be honest, I was surprised Inashiro lost.
**[00:22] S2**
I thought that was lucky,
**[00:24] S2**
but I guess you wanted to play them.
**[00:28] Is**
Take that, Narumiya!
**[00:29] Is**
You used up all your luck at nationals!
**[00:33] Mi**
To be honest, there is no easy opponent.
**[00:36] Mi**
Yesterday's game was really difficult.
**[00:40] Is**
I heard the second half was a mess.
**[00:43] Is**
Sawamura closed it, right?
**[00:45] Is**
First time, too.
**[00:46] Is**
Sounds like he's getting better.
**[00:49] Yu**
I'm a bit worried about Furuya.
**[00:51] Mi**
Yeah.
**[00:52] Mi**
He's saying it's nothing,
**[00:55] Mi**
but we're making him see a doctor.
**[00:57] Is**
It hurts to lose the ace.
**[00:59] S1**
It's good you guys noticed right away.
**[01:01] S2**
Ankle sprains can be persistent.
**[01:04] Ot**
What? Shots?
**[01:06] Ku**
We still have two weeks
until the semis and the final.
**[01:10] S1**
Who are you playing next?
**[01:12] Ku**
Oya.
**[01:13] S1**
Oya, huh?
**[01:14] S2**
They went to nationals
a few years ago, didn't they?
**[01:16] Is**
Three more games!
Win them no matter what!
**[01:18] Is**
Well, we'll go to practice
when we have time.
**[01:21] Is**
And the games, too!
**[01:23] Ku**
What happened to Masuko-senpai?
**[01:25] Mi**
Oh, Tetsu-san!
**[01:27] Mi**
Do you have some time during lunch?
**[01:34] Yu**
Shogi?
**[01:35] Mi**
No, definitely not shogi.
***SIGN*** With Heads Held High
**[03:08] S1**
Sawamura, have you read this?
**[03:11] S1**
It gets insanely good at volume 10.
**[03:12] Sa**
Really?
**[03:13] Sa**
What about before that?
**[03:14] S1**
Well, it's a bit slow,
**[03:16] S1**
but just read it!
**[03:18] Ha**
*He's made new manga friends.*
**[03:20] Sa**
The hook's pretty important.
**[03:22] S1**
It's beyond that stuff!
**[03:25] Ka**
*Damn, he's getting carried away.*
**[03:28] Ka**
*I'm back to trying to sell myself to the coach,*
**[03:30] Ka**
*so that he'll start me again in the games.*
**[03:33] To**
Really?
**[03:34] To**
Kudo-senpai and Higashio-senpai noticed first?
**[03:37] Ha**
Yeah, I was surprised.
**[03:38] S1**
Sawamura-kun closed the game?
**[03:41] S1**
Wow! That's pretty impressive.
**[03:44] Is**
Hey, Zono!
**[03:47] Ma**
Jun-san.
**[03:48] Is**
A little birdy told me...
**[03:51] Is**
...you got in a fight with Miyuki.
**[03:59] Yu**
So you said that to Watanabe?
**[04:01] Mi**
Zono told me not to force
my worldview on everyone else.
**[04:08] Mi**
I mean, I can understand
where he's coming from,
**[04:12] Mi**
but I think it comes down
to yourself in the end.
**[04:16] Mi**
If he doesn't like how I think,
I'm okay with hearing that.
**[04:20] Mi**
But does being the captain mean
I can't say what I want?
**[04:27] Mi**
I don't really want to be
the captain to that extent.
**[04:31] Yu**
So you'll quit being captain?
**[04:35] Yu**
It comes down to yourself in the end, right?
**[04:41] Mi**
W-Well...
**[04:42] Yu**
You were a starter
from the moment you joined,
**[04:46] Yu**
so the captain role may feel
more like a burden to you.
**[04:53] Yu**
As for me, my friends helped me a lot.
**[04:57] Yu**
I don't think I kept a good grasp of the team.
**[05:00] Yu**
I was always so frantic.
**[05:02] Yu**
I even told the coach I couldn't do it.
**[05:06] (Flashback) Ka**
With so many people,
**[05:08] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm not asking you
to keep everyone in check.
**[05:11] (Flashback) Ka**
You just need to lead with your plays.
**[05:17] Yu**
You're in charge of the pitchers,
**[05:19] Yu**
and you bat as the cleanup.
**[05:21] Yu**
There's so much more pressure
on you than what I had.
**[05:29] Yu**
I knew that, but I recommended
you as the captain.
**[05:33] Yu**
With you as the captain,
the team will get better.
**[05:36] Yu**
That's what I thought.
**[05:43] Yu**
I can't be of much help,
but I'll gladly hear you out.
**[05:47] Yu**
Come talk to me anytime.
**[05:51] Mi**
*Tetsu-san.*
**[05:58] Mi**
What is it?
**[05:59] Yu**
Pawn to 7-6.
**[06:01] Mi**
You can't play blindfold shogi.
***SIGN*** Ota Ward Public Oya High School
***SIGN*** 83rd National High School Baseball Tournament Oya Prefecural High School East Tokyo Champions First National Appearance Passion Will to Fight Trustworthy
**[06:11] O1**
Go-chan, have you found anything?
**[06:14] O2**
Praise me!
**[06:15] O2**
Praise my sharp, observant eyes!
**[06:17] O1**
What?
**[06:19] O2**
I thought I noticed
something at the stadium.
**[06:22] O2**
This pitcher's broken.
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[06:27] Ot**
We're back!
**[06:29] Re**
How is he?
**[06:34] Wa**
Go Wakabayashi,
the ace of Oya High School.
**[06:39] Wa**
It's rare to see it nowadays,
but his pitching centers around the forkball.
**[06:43] S1**
He has a small pitching motion.
**[06:45] Mi**
He throws like a fielder.
**[06:47] Ku**
He has a fast tempo, too.
**[06:49] Ku**
You won't have much time to relax in the box.
**[06:51] S1**
He's using a ton of forkballs as strikes.
**[06:55] S2**
Yeah.
**[06:56] S2**
Sometimes, he only pitches forkballs.
**[06:58] Wa**
Their core batters are
Kasuga playing first base,
**[07:01] Wa**
and Yamazato in the five-hole
position who plays right field.
**[07:05] Wa**
He doesn't hit very high,
**[07:07] Wa**
but he hits strong line drives
that go between the fielders.
**[07:11] Wa**
Once they start connecting,
it can get quite problematic.
**[07:14] Wa**
Also, they reposition themselves
a lot when they're defending.
**[07:18] Wa**
It would be best to assume
they have a lot of data on us.
**[07:22] Ka**
They are, by no means, an easy opponent,
**[07:24] Ka**
but we'll simply do what we've always done.
**[07:27] Ka**
Fielding, batting, and base running.
**[07:29] Ka**
Defeat them in every aspect.
**[07:31] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[07:32] Ka**
And regarding Furuya's foot.
**[07:36] Ka**
It's a first-degree tear
in the lateral collateral ligament.
**[07:41] Ka**
He'll need to rest for one to two weeks.
**[07:46] Mi**
* It looked like he was staying calm*
* in the second half,*
**[07:49] Mi**
* but I never thought his injury*
* was the cause.*
**[07:52] Mi**
* Knowing Furuya, he was*
* definitely straining himself.*
**[07:55] Mi**
*I'm glad someone noticed so quickly.*
**[07:58] Ma**
I'm surprised you guys noticed.
**[08:01] Mi**
*I didn't notice, despite being so close.*
**[08:03] Mi**
*I'm starting to lose my confidence.*
**[08:05] Ka**
We'll need to see how it heals
in the next few days,
**[08:08] Ka**
but we may need to play
the next game without Furuya.
**[08:14] Ka**
Keep that in mind as you practice.
***SIGN*** Leave it to me!
***SIGN*** To me!
**[08:23] Fu**
*I'm not happy at all.*
***SIGN*** Integral Force
**[08:28] Ka**
Batting, then fielding practice!
**[08:29] Ka**
Outfielders will be base runners!
**[08:31] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[08:32] Mi**
Hey, Nabe!
**[08:35] Mi**
Your data on Oya is perfect.
**[08:37] Mi**
I'm glad I asked you for it.
**[08:39] Wa**
Thanks.
**[08:41] Wa**
I'm glad it helps the team out a bit.
**[08:44] Mi**
Are you kidding?
**[08:45] Mi**
You're a great help.
**[08:47] Wa**
But I need to get more data
on the batters now.
**[08:49] Mi**
Y-You're such a perfectionist.
**[08:53] (Flashback) Is**
A little birdy told me...
**[08:54] (Flashback) Is**
...you got in a fight with Miyuki.
**[08:57] (Flashback) Ma**
O-Oh.
**[08:58] (Flashback) Ma**
Miyuki's opinion was just too...
**[09:00] (Flashback) Is**
Oh?
**[09:01] (Flashback) Ma**
So what did you do?
**[09:04] (Flashback) Ma**
Just get mad at him?
**[09:06] (Flashback) Is**
Didn't the coach tell you anything
when you became a vice captain?
**[09:12] (Flashback) Ka**
Miyuki's going to have
a lot on his shoulders.
**[09:17] (Flashback) Ka**
It's up to you two to support him.
**[09:21] (Flashback) Is**
Even a baby can say that he doesn't like it.
**[09:25] (Flashback) Is**
It's your job to work together
and figure out a solution.
**[09:31] (Flashback) Is**
Don't force everything onto the captain.
**[09:37] Ma**
*I have no words.*
**[09:39] Ma**
*I'm so...*
**[09:41] Ma**
*...dumb.*
**[09:47] S1**
Wow! The captain's on a roll.
**[09:49] S2**
He's on fire today.
**[09:51] Mi**
I'm... free!
**[09:54] Oc**
You don't need to watch the practice.
***SIGN*** restless
**[09:57] Oc**
It's just a light sprain, isn't it?
**[09:59] Oc**
Doctors always exaggerate.
**[10:02] Oc**
Just rest a few days, and you'll be fine.
**[10:06] Oc**
I'm sure you'll be healed by the weekend, too.
**[10:09] Oc**
The ace can't just kick
the bucket from a small injury.
**[10:12] Oc**
If it were me, I'd have you pitch,
depending on your condition.
***SIGN*** NOD
**[10:25] Sa**
I do what I say and do what I don't say!
**[10:27] Sa**
Either way, I am a doer!
**[10:29] S1**
Just shut up and run!
**[10:30] Sa**
Everything is easier said than done!
**[10:36] S1**
Nori volunteered to pitch for batting practice.
**[10:38] S1**
He looks really fired up.
**[10:40] S2**
Probably because Sawamura
stole the spotlight last weekend.
**[10:44] Ka**
Two more into the same place,
**[10:46] Ka**
and then to the outside.
**[10:51] Ka**
Ten more!
**[10:52] S1**
Twenty more!
**[10:53] S2**
How long are they doing this?
**[10:56] Ma**
Really?
**[10:57] Wa**
Sure, I'll pitch.
**[10:59] Wa**
We're in season right now, so bat all you want.
**[11:03] Ma**
Hey, Nabe.
**[11:05] Ma**
Even if Miyuki asks you to do something,
**[11:07] Ma**
you have the right to say no, you know?
**[11:10] Ma**
I just feel bad for making you
do so much managerial work.
**[11:15] Ma**
Tell me if anything's bothering you.
**[11:19] Ma**
I'll be glad to do what I can to help.
**[11:24] Wa**
Well, I'm pretty happy with how things are.
**[11:27] Ma**
Really?
**[11:30] Ma**
Well, if that's the case, then cool.
**[11:35] S1**
Anyone using the gauge later?
**[11:37] S2**
Oh, I'm using it!
**[11:38] S3**
Who's using the weight machines?
**[11:40] Mi**
Sawamura, you're not
asking me to catch today?
**[11:45] Sa**
Of course not.
**[11:47] Sa**
I pitched two days in a row.
**[11:48] Sa**
I need to rest my shoulder.
**[11:50] Mi**
Come again?
**[11:51] Sa**
With Furuya gone, what would happen
to the team if I got injured?
**[11:56] Sa**
It would be devastating!
**[11:58] Sa**
So I'm going to do core, then go to bed early.
**[12:01] Mi**
He's pissing me off.
**[12:02] Sa**
The fate of the team is in my hands!
**[12:05] Fu**
I'm going to burn him alive.
**[12:06] Ka**
I'm here, too.
**[12:08] Oc**
* They practiced for three hours*
* and fifteen minutes today.*
**[12:13] Oc**
* We're in season, so it was mainly*
* the first string who got to practice,*
**[12:16] Oc**
* but there are fifty-nine*
* people on the team right now.*
**[12:19] Oc**
* We'll have almost a hundred*
* when we get new first-years.*
**[12:23] Oc**
* There's just way too many*
* people on the team.*
**[12:26] Oc**
*With just two and a half years,*
**[12:29] Oc**
*it's best to have quality over quantity*
**[12:31] Oc**
* in order to effectively train*
* their bodies, minds, and techniques.*
**[12:36] Oc**
* When I become the coach,*
* I'll take twenty people per year.*
**[12:39] Oc**
* I won't take anyone*
* from the general students,*
**[12:41] Oc**
*unless they are some kind of a prodigy.*
**[12:45] Oc**
*Despite it being a school sport,*
**[12:46] Oc**
*everyone wants results and abilities.*
**[12:49] Oc**
*There's no time to waste on anyone*
**[12:52] Oc**
*who just won't be useful as a player.*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[13:08] S1**
I figured you were still at it.
**[13:10] S2**
Did you find anything new?
**[13:13] Wa**
I think this team deciphers
their opponents' signs.
**[13:18] S1**
Seriously?
**[13:19] Wa**
They make a lot of moves
toward the latter part of the game,
**[13:22] Wa**
so maybe they have
a specialist for finding patterns.
**[13:25] S1**
They're a public school that goes to nationals,
**[13:28] S1**
so they must use their heads a lot.
**[13:30] Wa**
Yeah.
**[13:31] Wa**
But I'm sure they're expecting Furuya,
**[13:34] Wa**
so they might be thrown off guard
against Sawamura and Nori.
**[13:37] Wa**
Not to mention,
we have better batters overall.
**[13:41] Wa**
We have better defense, too.
**[13:44] S1**
Sounds like you're having fun.
**[13:46] S1**
You look like a sniper when
you're watching these videos.
**[13:50] S2**
Yeah, totally!
**[13:52] Wa**
Well, considering I used to think
I was being left behind,
**[13:57] Wa**
I feel a lot better about
what I'm doing now.
**[14:00] Wa**
When Miyuki apologized to us
in the Ugumori game,
**[14:04] Wa**
I was really happy.
**[14:07] Wa**
I felt like I was part of the team.
**[14:13] S1**
All right!
**[14:14] S1**
I guess we'll help out, too!
**[14:16] S2**
Let's find more habits.
**[14:18] Wa**
Thanks.
**[14:20] Wa**
* On the other hand,*
* there's something I've realized.*
**[14:25] Wa**
*The field seems so close, but it's so far.*
**[14:30] Wa**
*There's an insurmountable distance there.*
**[14:33] Ma**
You're staying late today.
**[14:35] Ma**
I lose. I'm done for the night.
**[14:37] Ha**
Okay!
**[14:44] Oc**
You hit the balls well,
but couldn't get a hit against Ugumori.
**[14:49] Oc**
A little worrisome as a three-hole batter.
**[14:52] Ha**
*When did he get here?*
**[15:00] Re**
You're still here?
**[15:02] Ka**
Yeah, I had to talk with
the third-years about their futures.
**[15:06] Re**
Is it still on your mind?
**[15:08] Re**
What Coach Ochiai said the other day.
**[15:12] (Flashback) Oc**
Some things are set in stone.
**[15:16] (Flashback) Oc**
Don't you think letting them
face the truth is a generous act?
**[15:24] (Flashback) Ka**
The players care about the numbers
and results more than anyone.
**[15:29] (Flashback) Ka**
You make a good point there.
**[15:31] (Flashback) Ot**
C-Coach Kataoka.
**[15:34] Re**
Coach Ochiai really expressed
his coaching views.
**[15:38] Re**
He also mentioned that he'll limit
the number of new players with a test.
**[15:48] Re**
What do you plan to do after you quit?
**[15:51] Re**
You're also a teacher at the school.
**[15:54] Re**
Even if you have another offer
from a different school...
**[16:01] Wa**
Excuse us.
**[16:02] Wa**
We've collected data on the Oya batters
**[16:04] Wa**
and wanted to bring it over.
**[16:06] Re**
Watanabe-kun.
**[16:08] Re**
You're always a great help.
**[16:10] Re**
Your data on Ugumori was really helpful.
**[16:13] Ka**
Sorry for asking you to do
these behind-the-scene jobs.
**[16:16] Wa**
Not at all.
**[16:17] Wa**
I was hesitant at first,
**[16:19] Wa**
but I'm happy to be useful to the team now.
**[16:24] Wa**
I might even switch over to being a manager.
**[16:35] Ka**
Are you serious, Watanabe?
**[16:39] Ka**
Are you honestly saying that?
**[16:46] Oc**
Say, why do you use a wooden bat?
**[16:50] Oc**
Even if you're good at connecting, that's it?
**[16:53] Oc**
You're not scary.
**[16:55] Oc**
You can't hit behind the outfielders
because you're being out-powered, no?
**[17:01] Oc**
To be blunt, you're not strong enough.
**[17:03] Oc**
You're too weak to use a wooden bat.
**[17:13] Oc**
You need to learn your limits.
**[17:15] Oc**
So long as you use a wooden bat,
I won't use you.
**[17:21] Oc**
* Though he's way more*
* talented than Maezono.*
**[17:26] Oc**
* I should also say a few things*
* to Kuramochi and Shirasu.*
**[17:31] Oc**
*And definitely to the captain.*
**[17:33] Oc**
* He's more the logical type*
* and less of an idealist.*
**[17:37] Oc**
*I'm sure we would get along quite well.*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[17:42] Wa**
Excuse us.
**[17:44] Wa**
Good night.
**[17:53] S1**
Wow! I was so nervous.
**[17:55] S1**
It's like the coach has the eyes of Medusa.
**[17:58] S2**
I never thought it'd turn out like that.
**[18:02] Wa**
Yeah,
**[18:03] Wa**
but I'm glad I said it.
**[18:06] Wa**
I guess he's always been looking out for us.
**[18:12] Re**
That was a surprise.
**[18:14] Re**
He's been thinking about switching over.
**[18:16] Ka**
Yeah.
**[18:17] Ka**
Even if everyone trains hard every day,
**[18:20] Ka**
I can't let them all play the games.
**[18:23] Ka**
I've always felt bad about that.
**[18:27] Ka**
I could tell they've put a lot of thought into it.
**[18:32] Re**
Yes.
**[18:34] Ka**
But it's too soon to switch over now.
**[18:38] Ka**
I don't know if they got the message,
**[18:40] Ka**
but that's how I feel.
**[18:43] (Flashback) Ka**
Are you honestly saying that?
**[18:53] (Flashback) Wa**
Yes, sir.
**[18:55] (Flashback) Wa**
I'm not just saying it on a whim.
**[18:58] (Flashback) Wa**
When the summer break ended
and the new team was coming together,
**[19:03] (Flashback) Wa**
I had lost some enthusiasm,
**[19:05] (Flashback) Wa**
and felt like I got left behind.
**[19:09] (Flashback) Wa**
I'd always wondered if it was okay
**[19:12] (Flashback) Wa**
to stay on the team feeling like that.
**[19:22] (Flashback) Wa**
If there's any way for us
to be useful to the team,
**[19:25] (Flashback) Wa**
we will gladly take on any job.
**[19:30] (Flashback) Ka**
For the team?
**[19:31] (Flashback) Ka**
Do you both think like that, too?
**[19:33] (Flashback) SS**
Y-Yes, sir!
**[19:35] (Flashback) S1**
We want to take care of everyone's bodies.
**[19:39] (Flashback) S2**
More like trainers than managers.
**[19:42] Re**
*They've really thought this through.*
**[19:45] (Flashback) Ka**
We've had athletes make
the switch to managers before,
**[19:49] (Flashback) Ka**
but most of them did so because of injuries,
**[19:53] (Flashback) Ka**
and having no choice but to switch over.
**[20:00] (Flashback) Ka**
Everyone, show me your hands.
**[20:03] (Flashback) Ka**
Your palms.
**[20:12] (Flashback) Ka**
These are soft and small calluses.
**[20:15] (Flashback) Ka**
It means you're not swinging enough.
**[20:21] (Flashback) Ka**
However, these fresh calluses...
**[20:25] (Flashback) Ka**
They're not something you get
unless you swing every day.
**[20:30] (Flashback) Ka**
If you want to be managers,
why do you still do it?
**[20:35] (Flashback) Ka**
For the team?
**[20:37] (Flashback) Wa**
N-No.
**[20:38] (Flashback) Wa**
It's because I've done it every day
since joining the team,
**[20:42] (Flashback) Wa**
so it feels weird to just stop.
**[20:45] (Flashback) Ka**
So you've been swinging for yourselves.
**[20:51] (Flashback) Ka**
If you still,
**[20:53] (Flashback) Ka**
even if it's just a little,
have some fire left in you,
**[20:57] (Flashback) Ka**
then don't give up.
**[20:59] (Flashback) Ka**
Keep swinging.
**[21:01] (Flashback) Ka**
Recklessly for as long as you can.
**[21:05] (Flashback) Ka**
Don't just do things for the team.
**[21:07] (Flashback) Ka**
Do things for yourselves.
**[21:17] S1**
To be honest, I always did it
because everyone did it,
**[21:21] S1**
and I'd never even thought of it like that.
**[21:25] S1**
Everyone's doing so much,
so I have to do more, too.
**[21:31] S2**
That's how it all started to fall apart, huh?
**[21:36] S1**
But he clearly told us
we need to swing more.
**[21:47] Wa**
*Not just for the team,*
**[21:51] Wa**
*but for ourselves.*
**[23:31] Oc**
Honestly, I'm disappointed.
**[23:33] Oc**
You're just not suited to be the captain.
**[23:35] Sa**
Tell me straight up, Kanemaru!
**[23:37] Sa**
What do I need in order
to get better as a pitcher?
**[23:41] Sa**
Please! Help me out!
**[23:43] Ka**
What do you need?
**[23:44] Ka**
You sure you want to hear it? Don't get mad.
**[23:46] Sa**
Bring it on!
**[23:48] Ka**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Whispers of the Devil?
***SIGN*** Whispers of the Devil?
**[23:52] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 21 - Whispers of the Devil?
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***SIGN*** October 13
**[00:01] Ma**
Just listen to me!
**[00:03] Ma**
We should have a "second-year only" meeting!
**[00:07] Ma**
We can have everyone tell us
things they can't usually say!
**[00:10] Ma**
Their honest opinions!
**[00:11] Mi**
You want to hear everyone rant at us?
**[00:14] Ma**
Not rant! Honesty!
**[00:16] Ma**
It'll be really scary.
**[00:18] Ma**
What do you think, Kuramochi?
**[00:20] Ma**
I was up all night thinking about this!
**[00:22] Ku**
I think having the "second-year only"
meeting is a good idea.
**[00:25] Ma**
Right?
**[00:27] Ma**
Miyuki, I'm sorry for putting
all the blame on you.
**[00:31] Ma**
I'll help you out from now on!
**[00:35] Ma**
What's with the silence?
**[00:37] Mi**
Wouldn't we just argue more?
**[00:39] Wa**
Hey, guys.
**[00:41] Wa**
Sorry to interrupt whatever
you're arguing about,
**[00:43] Wa**
but we have the data on the batters.
**[00:46] Mi**
Thanks, Nabe.
**[00:48] Ma**
I bet he heard about our surprise meeting.
**[00:51] Ku**
If it was a secret,
you should've been more quiet.
**[00:52] S1**
Zono, you should take a look, too.
**[00:55] S1**
Their left-handed batters hit to third a lot.
**[00:57] Ma**
O-Okay.
**[00:59] Wa**
Also...
**[01:00] Wa**
It looks like you're all
really worried about me,
**[01:03] Wa**
but I'm fine.
**[01:05] Ma**
Hmm?
**[01:05] Wa**
I enjoy doing the scouting work,
**[01:08] Wa**
and I don't plan to quit, either.
**[01:11] Wa**
Anyway, I'll hand this out to everyone.
**[01:15] Ma**
Did you do something again?
**[01:17] Mi**
I did not!
**[01:18] Wa**
*I only have about a year left with the team.*
**[01:23] Wa**
* So I want to do everything I can*
* for the team and for myself.*
**[01:28] Sa**
Hey, you're late, second-years!
**[01:30] Sa**
I've gotta start pitching
a lot today, so get moving!
**[01:33] Sa**
The game's in four days!
**[01:34] Sa**
Are you guys even awake?
**[01:36] Ku**
Shut up!
**[01:37] Mi**
Hey, Furuya!
**[01:39] Mi**
Why are you wearing practice clothes?
***SIGN*** Whispers of the Devil?
**[03:11] Ka**
Let's go!
**[03:17] S2**
They're really going at it.
**[03:20] S3**
They're both fighting for the same spot.
**[03:23] S3**
I wonder who the coach
will choose to start the next game.
**[03:31] Ma**
Okay!
**[03:32] S1**
Nice play!
**[03:33] S2**
Nice one-two!
**[03:34] Ku**
Kominato.
**[03:36] Ku**
Are you going easy on me?
**[03:39] Ku**
In some situations, being careful is fine.
**[03:43] Ku**
But this is practice, so take more risks.
**[03:45] Ku**
It happened last game, too.
**[03:47] Ku**
The double play we missed near the end.
**[03:50] Ku**
We would've gotten it with Ryo-san.
**[03:54] Ha**
*That time?*
**[04:08] Ku**
If we don't play to our limits every day,
**[04:13] Ku**
we're not gonna get any
double plays in the future.
**[04:20] Ku**
*I hope I wasn't too harsh on him.*
**[04:23] (Flashback) Ry**
Can you show me what you're really worth?
**[04:24] (Flashback) Ry**
I'm falling asleep.
**[04:26] Ku**
*No, Ryo-san was way harsher.*
**[04:31] S1**
He's used to playing with Ryo-san.
**[04:34] S1**
I can understand why
he feels your plays are lacking.
**[04:38] S1**
I've been chasing after
Ryo-san this past year, too.
**[04:41] S1**
I don't plan on giving up
the starting roster.
**[04:51] Ha**
*Wow!*
**[04:52] Ha**
*My brother is incredible.*
**[04:55] Ha**
I won't lose.
**[04:57] Ha**
I've been chasing his back all my life.
**[05:01] Ha**
Even after he's retired,
**[05:03] Ha**
he still stands before me as an obstacle.
**[05:07] Ka**
In the past couple of days,
**[05:10] Ka**
Furuya's ankle has healed well.
**[05:13] Ka**
He may be able to pitch in the next game,
**[05:17] Ka**
but I don't plan on using him.
**[05:21] Oc**
*You're rightfully mad.*
**[05:23] Ka**
The semifinal and the final
will be back to back.
**[05:26] Ka**
In order to be able
to pitch there without worry,
**[05:29] Ka**
I want him to focus on healing his injury.
**[05:32] S1**
*No Furuya, huh?*
**[05:34] S2**
*We'll be short a good batter, too.*
**[05:36] Ka**
*So who's starting the next game?*
**[05:40] Ka**
In Sunday's game,
**[05:42] Ka**
we'll go with Sawamura.
**[05:47] S1**
There's the annoying Sawamura.
**[05:50] Sa**
I live on my recently learned out-low
**[05:52] Sa**
and some insides here and there.
**[05:54] Sa**
Please watch over this boy,
Sawamura's way of life!
**[05:58] Ku**
Okay, let's calm down first.
**[06:00] Mi**
* He has momentum,*
* and I agree about starting him,*
**[06:04] Mi**
* but I'll have to make sure*
* he doesn't get overconfident.*
**[06:07] Oc**
*His luck should be running out soon.*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[06:13] Mi**
Don't feel down, Nori.
**[06:15] Mi**
Sawamura's only able to pitch freely
because you're on standby.
**[06:20] Ma**
That's right.
**[06:21] Ka**
But it's true I haven't really
been consisent recently.
**[06:25] Ku**
Nori.
**[06:27] Ma**
Hey, what are we gonna do
with you so blue, man?
**[06:30] Ma**
After three more games,
we'll be at nationals!
**[06:32] Ma**
It's our year, so let's make
it good with our hands!
**[06:35] Ma**
Let's really have the
"second-year only" meeting!
**[06:37] Ma**
Captain, get everyone together!
**[06:39] Mi**
Let's hit the bullpen tomorrow, Nori.
**[06:42] Mi**
It's not just for the quarterfinal.
**[06:45] Mi**
We're definitely going to need you
for the semi and the final.
**[06:50] Mi**
Let's turn this frustration
into power for the actual games.
**[06:56] Ku**
*Nice, catcher.*
**[06:58] Ku**
*You know how to work up a pitcher.*
**[07:00] Ma**
Well said!
**[07:02] Ma**
Well said, our dear captain!
**[07:04] Mi**
I don't need that kind of help!
**[07:07] S1**
Only stretching today.
***SIGN*** Furuya Monitors
**[07:09] S2**
No weights!
**[07:11] S3**
Sawamura's been getting way
too much attention lately.
**[07:13] S4**
Yeah. He's been pitching a lot, too.
**[07:16] S3**
I know he's doing well at the games,
**[07:18] S3**
but he had the yips not long ago.
**[07:20] S3**
Who knows when that'll show up again?
**[07:23] Oc**
You guys think so, too?
**[07:26] Oc**
I give him credit for
his strong fearless mentality,
**[07:30] Oc**
but it's not exactly a reliable trait.
**[07:34] Oc**
The last game could've rolled either way,
**[07:37] Oc**
so his luck is bound to run out soon.
**[07:39] Oc**
Baseball is an ever-changing sport.
**[07:42] Oc**
Leaving it all to fate
won't get you to nationals.
**[07:46] Oc**
You have to be more logical and efficient,
**[07:49] Oc**
build the proper muscles
with proper training,
**[07:51] Oc**
and increase the quality of every play.
**[07:54] Oc**
It's about time you guys
learned how to win in baseball.
**[08:02] Sa**
*Three more games.*
**[08:05] Sa**
*Three more games until nationals.*
**[08:15] Sa**
*I need more.*
**[08:17] Sa**
*I need much more.*
**[08:21] Sa**
*I'm still way too weak!*
**[08:27] Sa**
I can confuse the batters
by pitching in and out,
**[08:31] Sa**
but what if they just focus on one side?
**[08:34] Sa**
I'm not all that clever.
**[08:38] Sa**
I'll look like I'm pitching out,
then straight to the inside.
**[08:43] Sa**
I'll glare right into the batter's eyes,
and then outside and low!
**[08:46] Ry**
Hey, what are you doing
in the middle of the hall?
***SIGN*** Hnnnnn
**[08:50] Ry**
You're a public nuisance.
***SIGN*** The original
"Hnnnnn"
**[08:53] Mi**
Don't cause people trouble.
**[08:55] Sa**
Big brother!
**[08:56] Sa**
Muscle-paisen!
**[08:57] Sa**
Good morning! Long time no see!
**[09:00] Mi**
"Paisen"?
**[09:01] Ry**
It hasn't been that long. You doing well?
**[09:04] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[09:06] Sa**
Haruichi-kun gives me
the cold shoulder sometimes,
**[09:09] Sa**
but we're getting along.
**[09:11] Ry**
Maybe he doesn't like you?
**[09:11] Sa**
I think it's a rebellious phase.
**[09:14] S1**
I didn't know Sawamura talks
like that with the upperclassmen.
**[09:17] S2**
The athletic team culture.
**[09:19] Ta**
I heard you're starting next game.
**[09:21] Ta**
Good luck.
**[09:22] Ry**
You're climbing the ladder fast.
**[09:24] Mi**
I'll show you my original
protein mix sometime.
**[09:27] Ta**
If you make it to the final,
we'll all go watch.
**[09:30] Ta**
I'll go to practice sometime.
**[09:32] Ry**
Too bad I don't know where I'm going yet.
**[09:34] Sa**
Thank you!
**[09:35] Sa**
Good luck with your examinations, as well!
**[09:37] Mi**
Just say "exams"!
**[09:43] Mi**
Okay! Nice pitch!
**[09:45] Mi**
Looking good, Nori!
**[09:48] Mi**
Give me another one, same place!
**[09:50] Oc**
*It is actually good.*
**[09:52] Oc**
*Sidearm isn't exactly a popular style,*
**[09:55] Oc**
*and he uses the corners well.*
**[09:58] Oc**
* But since his main pitch is the slider*
* that runs away from righties,*
**[10:04] Oc**
* it's like telling the world*
* that he's scared.*
**[10:08] Oc**
* I would teach him a sinker that goes*
* into right-handed batters' feet.*
**[10:13] Sa**
Ah, damn!
**[10:15] Sa**
I was a little off!
**[10:16] S1**
It was way off!
**[10:18] Ka**
You're stiff in your shoulders.
**[10:20] Sa**
Oh, I am? I'll be careful, sir!
**[10:24] Oc**
*I don't have anything to say for this guy.*
**[10:26] Oc**
*He overcame the yips,*
**[10:28] Oc**
* but he has an aggressive pitching style*
* without the speed to back it up.*
**[10:33] Oc**
*If he gets rolling, it could work,*
**[10:35] Oc**
* but if he doesn't,*
* it's game over right there.*
**[10:38] Oc**
*I wonder what the catcher thinks about that.*
**[10:47] Fu**
I don't use my legs this way,
so there shouldn't be any problems.
**[10:52] Fu**
I don't want to forget
how it feels on my fingers.
**[10:56] S1**
I see he's really frustrated.
**[11:00] S2**
But I can understand.
**[11:02] S2**
He gave up seven runs in eight innings,
**[11:06] S2**
and then was told
he couldn't pitch next game.
**[11:09] S2**
*Both Sawamura and Furuya...*
**[11:11] S1**
*They really hate losing.*
**[11:14] S2**
Furuya, your ankle doesn't
hurt much anymore, right?
**[11:17] S2**
I'll teach you how to tape it up later.
**[11:20] Fu**
Tape it up?
**[11:21] S2**
You might not be able to pitch,
**[11:23] S2**
but maybe you could field instead.
**[11:25] S2**
You're a strong batter, too.
**[11:29] S2**
*Do the best for ourselves.*
**[11:31] S2**
*I know that's important,*
**[11:33] S2**
* but we really want to support*
* these guys one hundred percent.*
**[11:37] Fu**
Why couldn't you tell me sooner?
**[11:41] S2**
Because you would push yourself too much!
***SIGN*** Oya High School
**[11:44] O1**
Give me a line drive!
**[11:46] O2**
Hey, don't pop a fly!
**[11:48] R1**
They're hitting toward the back net.
**[11:51] R2**
I see.
**[11:53] R2**
That's why no one's
defending in the outfield.
**[11:55] R1**
They're batting really fast, too.
**[11:58] R1**
One after another,
like they're short on time.
**[12:02] O1**
Don't pop it! You suck!
**[12:05] O2**
Sorry!
**[12:06] OC**
Both soccer and track teams
need the field as well,
**[12:10] OC**
so after thirty minutes of fielding
practice in a bit, we'll be done.
**[12:14] R1**
Already?
**[12:15] OC**
Part-time students are taking classes
later in the day, as well.
**[12:18] R1**
It's only so short because
you're in season, right?
**[12:21] OC**
We always have short practices.
**[12:23] OC**
Although we play many practice
games during the weekends.
**[12:27] OC**
We're an academic school first.
**[12:29] OC**
So we can't let failing
students play, either.
**[12:33] R1**
Then you went to nationals seven
years ago with these short practices?
**[12:37] OC**
Well, it's not easy to win games
with the short practices.
**[12:40] OC**
The players themselves know it very well.
**[12:43] OC**
What can we do in our limited time?
**[12:45] OC**
Be creative, brainstorm ideas, use our heads.
**[12:50] OC**
If practice time alone determined
the winner, we would lose.
**[12:54] OC**
But it doesn't,
and that's why baseball is fun.
**[12:59] O1**
What do you think?
**[13:00] O1**
Think we can use this shoot ball?
**[13:03] O2**
If you can control it to the inside, sure.
**[13:05] O2**
But if you'll hit the batter,
it's gonna be useless!
**[13:09] O1**
I wouldn't use it as the final pitch.
**[13:12] O1**
It's if someone wanted to hit
to the right or hit a bunt.
**[13:15] O2**
Oh, I see!
**[13:17] O2**
Then we can use it!
**[13:18] O1**
Right?
**[13:19] O3**
We can make them hit fouls with it, too.
**[13:21] O1**
So we'll have to be creative.
**[13:24] O1**
Oh, but the catcher and cleanup.
**[13:26] O1**
I'm still not sure how I can get him out.
**[13:30] O1**
I think he knows what
the pitcher will throw next.
**[13:33] O1**
Though, worst-case scenario,
we can just walk him.
**[13:37] O2**
It's rare for you to give someone
so much credit, Go-chan.
**[13:39] O1**
Against that lineup, we could
easily concede five runs.
**[13:43] O1**
But in order for us to win,
we can't give more than three.
**[13:47] O1**
I still can't figure out how to do that.
**[13:49] O2**
Oh, but you can hold them to just five runs?
**[13:52] O1**
But the ace can't give up five runs!
**[13:55] O2**
So they're really good?
**[13:57] O3**
Your game predictions are always spot on.
**[14:00] O1**
Oh.
**[14:01] O1**
Sumi-chan, get ready.
**[14:03] O2**
He must've thought of something.
**[14:08] O1**
*I'll change up the shoot ball a bit, and...*
**[14:18] O1**
What do you think?
**[14:20] O1**
I'm sure it won't
work the entire game,
**[14:22] O1**
but I bet I could use it a few times.
**[14:25] O2**
Go-chan.
**[14:27] O2**
Are you serious?
**[14:28] O1**
We gotta use whatever we can,
even if we haven't practiced it much.
**[14:32] O1**
We need to raise our chances
of winning as much as we can.
**[14:34] O1**
I'd hate to lose against the baseball
gorillas who practice all day,
**[14:38] O1**
all year long at their private schools.
**[14:41] Wa**
I think Oya will just focus on a pitch.
**[14:44] Mi**
I figured.
**[14:46] Mi**
I really want to get strikes at a good tempo.
**[14:49] Wa**
But I'm sure
**[14:50] Wa**
the Oya batters will have a hard time
against Sawamura's moving fastball.
**[14:53] Mi**
Yeah, about that.
**[14:56] Mi**
I think it's because
he learned the four-seamer,
**[14:59] Mi**
but the pitch doesn't move as much
as it used to in his previous form.
**[15:04] Mi**
But his pitch is faster,
and you can't see his throwing arm,
**[15:08] Mi**
so it's still not that easy to hit.
**[15:10] Wa**
I didn't know.
**[15:12] Mi**
So his control over
the ins and outs will be key.
**[15:16] Mi**
To be honest, my biggest concern
is him messing up his control.
**[15:19] Wa**
Yet you still asked for an
inside pitch in the Ugumori game?
**[15:23] Mi**
Yeah. Just between you and me,
**[15:25] Mi**
I was kind of on the edge.
**[15:27] Oc**
Well said, Captain. So you knew.
**[15:30] Oc**
You only got really lucky last game.
**[15:38] Mi**
*You were hiding* there*?*
**[15:40] Oc**
You won't get very far
by leaving every game to fate.
**[15:43] Oc**
At the level of this current team,
you won't get to nationals.
**[15:50] Oc**
Let's talk with complete honesty, Captain.
**[15:54] Oc**
If this team were to go to nationals,
**[15:57] Oc**
it would be because of luck.
**[15:59] Oc**
It'd all depend on Furuya.
**[16:01] Oc**
Right?
**[16:05] Wa**
*Miyuki.*
**[16:07] Mi**
The team is improving
as we win every game.
**[16:10] Mi**
One win at a time.
**[16:12] Mi**
No one on the team thinks
we'll lose the next one.
**[16:17] Oc**
What a textbook reply
from the team captain.
**[16:22] Oc**
I'm honestly very disappointed.
**[16:25] Oc**
I thought you could analyze
your own team's strength,
**[16:29] Oc**
but maybe I gave you too much credit.
**[16:31] Oc**
Or is your position as
the captain clouding your vision?
**[16:35] Mi**
*What's he saying?*
**[16:37] Oc**
You're just not suited to be the captain.
**[16:41] Oc**
I bet you actually find it a burden.
**[16:47] Sa**
Tell me straight up, Kanemaru!
**[16:49] Sa**
What do I need in order
to get better as a pitcher?
**[16:53] Sa**
Please!
**[16:54] Sa**
Help me out!
**[16:56] Ka**
What do you need?
**[16:58] Ka**
You sure you want to hear it?
**[16:59] Sa**
Bring it on!
**[17:02] Ka**
First and foremost, you're stupid.
**[17:04] Ka**
You're too emotional.
**[17:05] Ka**
Your pitch is slow.
**[17:06] To**
Your control isn't very good yet.
**[17:08] Ka**
You try to hide it by sounding excited.
**[17:10] To**
You can't do pick-offs.
**[17:12] Ka**
You get way too carried away in class.
**[17:15] Sa**
Okay! No more!
**[17:17] To**
Sorry about that.
**[17:19] Ka**
I told you.
**[17:20] Sa**
I won't let it get to me!
**[17:22] Sa**
I'm in dire need of a new weapon!
**[17:25] Mi**
Hey!
**[17:26] Mi**
The game's in two days!
**[17:28] Mi**
You can't change your
pitching in two days.
**[17:31] Mi**
You've been chosen as the starter,
so it means you're good enough.
**[17:34] Mi**
Don't be greedy, and just be yourself.
**[17:39] Sa**
Well, but...
**[17:40] Mi**
In fact, I'm glad you aren't elated
**[17:42] Mi**
and are calmly able to see yourself.
**[17:46] Oc**
No, you're definitely lacking.
**[17:49] Oc**
He's already realized it,
so words like that aren't going to help.
**[17:54] Oc**
What you need is a breaking ball.
**[17:57] Oc**
The strikeout pitch.
**[18:00] Oc**
If he had a breaking ball
to break the batters' timing,
**[18:04] Oc**
it'd make your job easier.
**[18:06] Mi**
W-Well, yes, but...
**[18:08] Mi**
* Can we do that with*
* very little time until the game?*
**[18:11] Oc**
Want me to teach you?
**[18:14] Oc**
Want me to teach you a breaking ball?
**[18:18] Oc**
Do you have a ball?
**[18:19] Mi**
Y-Yes, sir.
**[18:20] Oc**
Let me borrow it.
**[18:23] Mi**
Are you serious? It's right before a game.
**[18:25] Oc**
That's precisely why I'm serious.
**[18:27] Oc**
We need as many tools as we can get.
**[18:30] Mi**
Sawamura's pitches are in
pretty good condition right now.
**[18:33] Mi**
I don't want him to overthink about
breaking balls and break his rhythm.
**[18:37] Oc**
You think I don't know that?
**[18:40] Oc**
You don't trust me at all, do you?
**[18:43] Oc**
When it comes to breaking balls,
there are compatibility issues,
**[18:46] Oc**
and everyone's sense
of touch is different.
**[18:49] Oc**
It's not like everyone learns
everything they're taught.
**[18:52] Oc**
I mean, who only throws
fastballs as a high schooler?
**[18:56] Oc**
I know that thing's not the crafty type.
**[18:58] Sa**
"Thing"?
**[18:59] Oc**
It'd be nice if he could
at least pitch a slider,
**[19:02] Oc**
but if he could,
he already would, right?
**[19:05] Oc**
A curve ball requires a lot of finger dexterity,
so we can rule that out.
**[19:08] Oc**
Though it comes naturally to some.
**[19:10] Sa**
He's just saying whatever he wants.
**[19:12] Ka**
Well, they're all true.
**[19:14] Mi**
*He knows that much?*
**[19:16] Oc**
That means the only thing
left is the change-up.
**[19:20] Oc**
That's it, I think.
**[19:23] Sa**
Ch-Change...
**[19:26] Sa**
...up?
**[19:26] Ka**
You really don't disappoint.
**[19:29] Ka**
It's Narumiya-san's strikeout pitch.
**[19:32] Ka**
That pitch isn't just slow;
it drops like a screwball.
**[19:39] Sa**
That half-assed pitch?
**[19:41] Sa**
You want me to throw half-assed, too?
**[19:42] To**
"Half-assed"?
**[19:43] Ka**
Where do I even begin?
**[19:45] Oc**
The arm swing is
the same as your fastball.
**[19:48] Oc**
That's the key.
**[19:50] Oc**
You don't need to try
to twist or turn.
**[19:55] Oc**
Just try some and see
if you can use it.
**[20:00] Oc**
If this pitch proves useful,
**[20:02] Oc**
he'll make your job easier.
**[20:04] Oc**
So you won't have to rely on luck so much.
**[20:08] Mi**
* Adding a change-of-pace pitch*
* to his in and out...*
**[20:12] Mi**
*It's something I have been thinking about.*
**[20:15] Mi**
*I'm sure the coach thinks the same.*
**[20:17] Oc**
Here.
**[20:18] Oc**
Make the "okay" sign with your hand.
**[20:21] Sa**
Okay?
**[20:23] Oc**
Then you grab the ball like this.
**[20:28] Sa**
*The change-up.*
**[20:30] Oc**
This is the most basic grip.
**[20:34] Oc**
You can grip the ball
with the middle and ring fingers,
**[20:36] Oc**
grip it with all five,
**[20:38] Oc**
take the index and middle
fingers off the ball...
**[20:41] Oc**
So long as it slows down the pitch,
it doesn't matter.
**[20:44] Oc**
You can do whatever.
**[20:46] Sa**
*Do whatever?*
**[20:47] Oc**
However, you have to swing your arm properly.
**[20:50] Oc**
The faster your arm swing
and slower the pitch,
**[20:54] Oc**
the more confused the batters will get.
**[20:57] Oc**
You know the relaxation pitching
you've been focusing on?
**[21:02] Oc**
How you make a dumb face?
**[21:04] Oc**
Where you focus only when you release.
**[21:06] Oc**
Just pitch like that.
**[21:08] S1**
*He knows quite a bit about him.*
**[21:11] Oc**
We can start by just playing catch.
**[21:17] Mi**
Okay. I'll catch.
**[21:20] Oc**
That works best.
**[21:21] Mi**
Sawamura, try a bunch of different grips.
**[21:24] Mi**
Find one that works for you.
**[21:26] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[21:26] Ka**
*Seriously?*
**[21:28] Ka**
*Right before the game?*
**[21:29] To**
*Miyuki-senpai's going with it?*
**[21:30] Mi**
Let's start with your usual fastball grip.
**[21:34] Sa**
*I can grip as I want?*
**[21:37] Sa**
* I used to do that before*
* I learned the four-seamer.*
**[21:40] Sa**
*But no one liked that pitch, so...*
**[21:43] (Flashback) Ha**
Throw gently!
**[21:45] (Flashback) Ha**
I can't tell where your
pitch goes, and it's scary!
**[21:49] Oc**
*It comes naturally to some.*
**[21:51] Oc**
* If it doesn't, then it means*
* he doesn't have talent.*
**[21:56] Sa**
*I can grip as I want!*
**[23:30] Ot**
S-Sawamura's throwing
breaking balls?
**[23:33] Oc**
It's just something he learned overnight.
**[23:35] Oc**
It might not be all that
effective in a real game.
**[23:38] Ot**
Overnight?
**[23:40] Mi**
The quarterfinal game is next,
and Sawamura's starting on the mound.
**[23:43] Mi**
Play ball for the spot in the
semifinals against Oya High School!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Winging It.
***SIGN*** Winging It
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 22 - Winging It
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**[00:00] Oc**
You guys think so, too?
**[00:03] Oc**
I give him credit for
his strong fearless mentality,
**[00:07] Oc**
but it's not exactly a reliable trait.
**[00:11] Oc**
The last game could've rolled either way,
**[00:14] Oc**
so his luck is bound to run out soon.
**[00:16] Oc**
What you need is a breaking ball.
**[00:19] Oc**
The strikeout pitch.
**[00:23] Mi**
* Adding a change-of-pace pitch*
* to his in and out...*
**[00:27] Mi**
*It's something I have been thinking about.*
**[00:30] Mi**
*I'm sure the coach thinks the same.*
**[00:32] Oc**
Here.
**[00:34] Oc**
Make the "okay" sign with your hand.
**[00:36] Sa**
Okay?
**[00:38] Oc**
Then you grab the ball like this.
**[00:43] Sa**
*The change-up.*
**[00:45] Oc**
This is the most basic grip.
**[00:49] Oc**
You can grip the ball
with the middle and ring fingers,
**[00:51] Oc**
grip it with all five,
**[00:53] Oc**
take the index and middle
fingers off the ball...
**[00:56] Oc**
So long as it slows down the pitch,
it doesn't matter.
**[00:59] Oc**
You can do whatever.
**[01:01] Sa**
*Do whatever?*
**[01:02] Oc**
However, you have to swing your arm properly.
**[01:05] Oc**
The faster your arm swing
and the slower the pitch,
**[01:09] Oc**
the more confused the batters will get.
**[01:14] Mi**
Sawamura, try a bunch of different grips.
**[01:16] Mi**
Find one that works for you.
**[01:18] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[01:19] Ka**
*Seriously?*
**[01:20] Ka**
*Right before the game?*
**[01:21] To**
*Miyuki-senpai's going with it?*
**[01:23] Mi**
Let's start with your usual fastball grip.
**[01:26] Sa**
*I can grip as I want?*
**[01:29] Sa**
* I used to do that before*
* I learned the four-seamer.*
**[01:32] Sa**
*But no one liked that pitch, so...*
**[01:35] (Flashback) Ha**
Throw gently!
**[01:37] (Flashback) Ha**
I can't tell where your
pitch goes, and it's scary!
**[01:41] Oc**
*It comes naturally to some.*
**[01:43] Oc**
* If it doesn't, then it means*
* he doesn't have talent.*
**[01:48] Sa**
*I can grip as I want!*
***SIGN*** Winging It
**[03:23] Ka**
Sawamura, you look stiff!
**[03:25] S1**
You're just playing catch!
**[03:28] To**
Gotta relax!
**[03:33] Sa**
*Gotta relax...*
**[03:35] Sa**
*...like always!*
**[03:48] Sa**
Something's not right!
**[03:50] Sa**
What is it?
**[03:51] Mi**
You're way too stiff, idiot!
**[03:54] Mi**
You got stiff right before you pitched.
**[03:56] Sa**
Well, I can't relay any power
to the ball with this grip.
**[04:00] Mi**
That's the whole point.
**[04:02] Sa**
What?
**[04:03] Sa**
Is that right, Kanemaru?
**[04:05] Ka**
We've been saying that this whole time!
**[04:07] S1**
*Sawamura.*
**[04:09] S1**
*How can you be so unbelievably dense?*
**[04:12] Ka**
He knows he just has to swing
his arm down like pitching a fastball,
**[04:17] Ka**
but he probably thinks the ball won't reach
**[04:20] Ka**
and tries to throw really hard.
**[04:23] Mi**
Tojo!
**[04:25] Mi**
Can you show him how it's done?
**[04:27] To**
Okay.
**[04:30] To**
Ready?
**[04:35] To**
*You don't grip the ball tight,*
**[04:38] To**
*but you swing the arm as hard as you can.*
**[04:46] Mi**
Did you see that?
**[04:47] Mi**
That's what I'm talking about.
**[04:49] Mi**
He swung his arm down completely, right?
**[04:53] Sa**
Well done!
**[04:55] Ka**
I think you can actually use it.
**[04:58] To**
Yeah, I surprised myself.
**[05:00] To**
It was so easy.
**[05:02] Ka**
Sawamura, you wanna let Tojo pitch instead?
**[05:06] Sa**
No!
**[05:07] Sa**
I want a change-up, too!
**[05:12] Sa**
Here I go!
**[05:13] Mi**
* If we do too much,*
* it could badly affect his form.*
**[05:17] Mi**
*I might have to call it off soon.*
**[05:20] Oc**
You're just standing.
**[05:23] Oc**
That's not your normal form.
**[05:26] Oc**
You're not putting any weight
onto your lower body.
**[05:30] Oc**
Throw like you're on the mound.
**[05:32] Oc**
Make sure you shift your weight.
**[05:36] Sa**
*Shift my weight?*
**[05:38] Oc**
Let him pitch some more, Captain.
**[05:41] Mi**
Okay.
**[05:43] Mi**
*I guess letting him try until he's satisfied*
**[05:46] Mi**
*will keep his head in the game.*
**[05:49] Oc**
Stand on your pivot leg,
**[05:52] Oc**
and don't force anything.
**[05:55] Oc**
Just shift your weight,
**[05:57] Sa**
*and use the power from my lower body*
**[06:00] Sa**
*into my upper body!*
**[06:08] Sa**
*What?*
**[06:11] Sa**
My arm felt really light!
**[06:14] Ka**
That was nice.
**[06:15] To**
Yeah, good arm swing.
**[06:20] Mi**
So you can do it if you try.
**[06:23] Mi**
Though it might've been a fluke.
**[06:25] Mi**
*That small bit of advice helped him throw?*
**[06:29] Mi**
*He made Sawamura think about his legs*
**[06:31] Mi**
*in order to detract his focus from his grip.*
**[06:35] Oc**
Don't throw a party from just one pitch.
**[06:41] Ka**
Yeah! That face!
**[06:42] Ka**
That dumb face is perfect!
**[06:45] Sa**
*Shift my weight onto my front leg,*
**[06:49] Sa**
*and swing aggressively!*
**[07:00] Ka**
That was a good swing,
and the pitch was slow!
**[07:04] Ka**
You've got it!
**[07:05] S1**
Sawamura learned a breaking ball!
***SIGN*** Thank you!
**[07:08] Sa**
Thank you!
***SIGN*** I love you all!
**[07:09] Sa**
I love you all!
**[07:11] Ka**
Hurry up and keep pitching!
**[07:13] Ka**
You gotta beat it into
your body before you forget!
**[07:15] Ka**
You're stupider than you think!
**[07:17] Sa**
That's right!
**[07:19] Sa**
Stupider than I think!
**[07:20] Ka**
Hurry before you forget everything!
**[07:22] Sa**
Okay, Kanemaru!
**[07:23] Sa**
Wait! Who's stupid?
**[07:25] Ka**
Hurry up, man!
**[07:26] Ka**
You're starting to forget it!
**[07:29] Oc**
Can he keep the pitch low?
**[07:33] Oc**
That's the hard part.
**[07:36] Mi**
Yeah.
**[07:38] Mi**
But since Oya doesn't have
data on his breaking ball,
**[07:41] Mi**
it'll catch them by surprise.
**[07:43] Oc**
Well.
**[07:44] Oc**
It could work as a bluff.
**[07:47] Mi**
That's more than enough.
**[07:50] Mi**
Wait. Did you honestly think he'd get it?
**[07:57] Oc**
Of course.
**[07:58] Mi**
What was that silence?
**[08:01] S1**
Sawamura, change the grip now.
**[08:03] Ka**
Try different things and find
the one that works for you.
**[08:07] Sa**
Then I'll go with this!
**[08:09] Sa**
This is how I used to pitch
when I started playing baseball.
**[08:12] To**
The palmball?
**[08:14] Ka**
What kind of coach did he have?
**[08:17] Sa**
I think I'll be able
to throw my arm better!
**[08:21] Sa**
Here I go!
**[08:23] Mi**
*Considering it's technically just a slow pitch,*
**[08:25] Mi**
*it's risky.*
**[08:29] Mi**
* But if I let him pitch a few*
* when there aren't any runners...*
**[08:37] Ka**
Oh, this one's bad.
**[08:40] To**
The speed didn't drop as much.
**[08:47] Sa**
How was that?
**[08:49] Sa**
It felt better on my arm!
**[08:52] S1**
*That looked like a weird break.*
**[08:57] Sa**
I'll try this next.
**[08:59] Sa**
Hold it between my middle and ring fingers...
**[09:01] Sa**
This feels so awkward.
**[09:04] Mi**
*Everyone's breaking balls are different.*
**[09:09] Sa**
Here I go!
**[09:11] Mi**
*Hand size, finger length, physique,*
**[09:14] Mi**
* pitching form, personality...*
* It all depends on the person.*
**[09:19] Mi**
* Even if ten people threw*
* the same type of breaking ball,*
**[09:23] Mi**
* there would be ten*
* different breaking balls.*
**[09:28] Sa**
Damn!
**[09:29] Sa**
It didn't reach!
**[09:31] Sa**
Sorry!
**[09:32] Sa**
That one's a no-go!
**[09:33] Ka**
It broke even more than the last one.
**[09:36] S1**
*Miyuki-senpai let the ball go behind him?*
**[09:39] Mi**
*It's your own unique pitch*
**[09:43] Mi**
*no one else can copy.*
**[09:48] Mi**
*Sawamura's original pitch.*
**[09:54] S1**
*His arm swing is the same every time.*
**[09:56] S1**
* He just changes his grip,*
* and it breaks differently.*
**[10:00] (Flashback) Wa**
But I'm sure
**[10:01] (Flashback) Wa**
the Oya batters will have a hard time
against Sawamura's moving fastball.
**[10:05] (Flashback) Mi**
Yeah, about that...
**[10:08] (Flashback) Mi**
The pitch doesn't move as much
as it used to in his previous form.
**[10:16] (Flashback) Mi**
I think it's because
he learned the four-seamer.
**[10:22] Wa**
*Is this...*
**[10:25] Wa**
*...the next level of his moving fastball?*
**[10:33] Sa**
Can I keep trying new grips?
**[10:35] Sa**
I wanna keep going
while my swing feels good!
***SIGN*** Jingu Secondary Stadium
***SIGN*** Today's Games: Oya vs Seido, Seiko vs Sensen
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[11:11] Um**
Ball!
**[11:12] S1**
Another forkball?
**[11:14] S2**
He's using it to get strikes?
**[11:17] S3**
He's using it a lot.
**[11:20] Um**
Ball two!
**[11:22] Ka**
Good eyes, Kominato!
**[11:30] Go**
* Seven pitches on the first batter*
* and six on the second.*
**[11:33] Go**
*Damn.*
**[11:35] Go**
*So much effort for every out.*
**[11:41] Ha**
*A fastball!*
**[11:49] Um**
Out!
**[11:50] O1**
A grounder to third!
**[11:52] O2**
Three for three!
**[11:53] O2**
Wakabayashi's starting off well.
**[11:55] O3**
Nice pitch, Go-chan!
**[11:57] O4**
Nice pitch, Go-chan!
**[11:59] O5**
You're using your shootball already?
**[12:02] Go**
He's not swinging at my forkballs.
**[12:04] O6**
It wasn't planned?
**[12:06] OC**
As expected. They're tough.
**[12:08] Go**
Yeah.
**[12:09] Go**
It's going to take everything I have.
**[12:12] Ku**
Was that last one a fastball?
**[12:14] Ha**
No, it broke like a shootball.
**[12:16] Ma**
A shootball?
**[12:18] Mi**
If he purposely threw it,
that could be a problem.
**[12:22] Mi**
Especially for righties.
**[12:26] Ka**
Ignore the low balls,
and aim for the fastballs.
**[12:29] Ka**
Anything around belt height
is a ball to swing for.
**[12:32] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[12:34] Ka**
Sawamura.
**[12:36] Ka**
Focus on each batter.
**[12:39] Ka**
Get the strikes with your outside pitch.
**[12:43] Ka**
Once you get rolling and have early strikes,
**[12:46] Ka**
give it a try.
***SIGN*** One-hole and shortstop Yoichi Kuramochi
**[12:50] Ku**
The first batter's important.
***SIGN*** Two-hole and right fielder Kenjiro Shirasu
**[12:52] Sa**
Yes, sir!
***SIGN*** Five-hole and first baseman Kenta Maezono
**[12:55] Ma**
Pitch to contact.
***SIGN*** Three-hole and second baseman Haruichi Kominato
**[12:57] Ha**
Don't forget to look around.
**[12:59] To**
If it all goes like practice,
the opponents are in for a surprise.
***SIGN*** Six-hole and center fielder Hideaki Tojo
**[13:01] Ka**
I won't let any ball pass me.
***SIGN*** Seven-hole and third baseman Shinji Kanemaru
**[13:04] Ka**
Give me all the hits!
***SIGN*** Eight-hole and left fielder Takeru Aso
***SIGN*** Dugout Shoji Higasa
**[13:06] S1**
I'm so small!
**[13:07] S2**
No comment.
***SIGN*** Four-hole and catcher Kazuya Miyuki
**[13:08] Mi**
All right, let's do this!
**[13:11] SS**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Nine-hole and pitcher Eijun Sawamura
**[13:20] O1**
Just like you predicted,
their fastball pitcher is sitting out.
**[13:26] O2**
I thought they'd come
with the sidearm pitcher.
**[13:29] O3**
Are they looking down on us?
**[13:31] Go**
Bring it on.
**[13:33] Go**
He may have a weird form,
but he just has his fastball.
**[13:44] (Flashback) Sa**
Here I go!
**[13:50] (Flashback) Ot**
A...
**[13:52] (Flashback) Ot**
...change-up?
**[13:53] (Flashback) Mi**
Sawamura, give me a fast change-up!
**[13:56] (Flashback) Sa**
Okay!
**[13:58] (Flashback) Ot**
A fast one?
**[13:59] (Flashback) Mi**
Well, it's actually more like
his moving fastball.
**[14:04] (Flashback) Mi**
Apparently, gripping in
his palm helps him throw.
**[14:06] (Flashback) Ot**
In his palm?
**[14:10] Sa**
*I shift my weight onto my front leg,*
**[14:16] Sa**
*and swing fast!*
**[14:23] (Flashback) Mi**
I think these are the ones
that are decent already.
**[14:27] (Flashback) Mi**
We tried other things,
**[14:29] (Flashback) Mi**
but he can't control them yet.
**[14:31] (Flashback) Ot**
There's more?
**[14:32] (Flashback) Ot**
His break isn't vertical or horizontal.
**[14:35] (Flashback) Ot**
It breaks for depth.
**[14:38] (Flashback) Oc**
It'll really depend on the catcher,
**[14:41] (Flashback) Oc**
but I'm sure the captain will use them wisely.
**[14:44] (Flashback) Ka**
And you taught him the change-up?
**[14:48] (Flashback) Oc**
He wanted to learn a breaking ball,
**[14:51] (Flashback) Oc**
so I gave him a bit of advice.
**[14:55] (Flashback) Oc**
His break changes by changing his grip.
**[14:58] (Flashback) Oc**
I was honestly taken aback at first,
**[15:01] (Flashback) Oc**
but if he can master all of his pitches,
**[15:04] (Flashback) Oc**
I'll have to re-evaluate his worth as a pitcher.
**[15:07] (Flashback) Oc**
However, it's just something
he learned overnight.
**[15:11] (Flashback) Ot**
Overnight?
**[15:14] (Flashback) Oc**
It might not be all that
effective in a real game.
**[15:18] S1**
Sawamura, don't forget to breathe!
**[15:20] Sa**
I'd like to let the batters hit,
***SIGN*** I'd like to let the batters hit, So... Um... but it may not work out that way! All the fielders, please be prepared for... prepared for... How should I say this? Be prepared for anything...
**[15:23] Sa**
but it may not work out that way!
**[15:25] Sa**
So... Um...
**[15:27] Sa**
All the fielders, please be
prepared for... prepared for...
**[15:31] Sa**
How should I say this?
**[15:31] Mi**
Too long!
**[15:32] Ku**
Think before you talk!
**[15:32] Sa**
Be prepared for anything...
**[15:34] Ka**
Sawamoron!
**[15:39] Yu**
You came to watch?
**[15:41] Ch**
Yeah.
**[15:42] Ch**
The captain invited me.
**[15:46] Mi**
*It's the real deal now.*
**[15:49] Mi**
*He just learned the new pitch.*
**[15:52] Mi**
*Will it work in our favor?*
**[15:53] Mi**
*Or will it fail on us?*
**[16:11] Um**
Strike!
**[16:12] S1**
Nice low and outside.
**[16:14] S2**
That was a good pitch.
**[16:21] Sa**
Harucchi!
**[16:23] O1**
*I got jammed?*
**[16:24] Um**
Out!
**[16:26] Sa**
Sweet!
**[16:28] Ha**
One out!
**[16:31] Ka**
Nice job!
**[16:32] Ku**
Sawamura, pitch to contact!
**[16:35] Sa**
*This feels new.*
**[16:39] Sa**
*I can feel the ball*
**[16:41] Sa**
*until the last second.*
**[16:45] Um**
Strike!
**[16:48] Ot**
Sawamura's looking good.
**[16:49] Ot**
His pitch looks fast.
**[16:53] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[16:55] Mi**
*Not bad.*
**[16:57] Mi**
*In fact, it's better than usual.*
**[17:00] Mi**
*Maybe after all the change-up practices,*
**[17:02] Mi**
* he's gotten better at releasing*
* with his fingertips.*
**[17:07] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[17:10] Sa**
*This is fun.*
**[17:11] Sa**
*It feels good.*
**[17:14] Sa**
*I love pitching fastballs!*
**[17:20] Um**
Strike!
**[17:21] Um**
Batter out!
**[17:24] S1**
Wow! He finished with an inside.
**[17:26] SS**
Wow!
**[17:27] S2**
Two outs already?
**[17:29] S3**
It's going too well!
**[17:31] S3**
This can't be a good sign!
**[17:33] Sa**
Please just sincerely celebrate!
**[17:35] S1**
A high and inside after a low and outside.
**[17:38] S1**
He's pitching to the ins and outs.
**[17:40] S1**
He's really grown.
**[17:42] Yu**
Maybe this is why
Miyuki wanted you to come.
**[17:49] Sa**
Two outs!
**[17:52] O1**
His pitch is faster than it looks.
**[17:54] O2**
Once he gets rolling,
it's gonna be hard to stop him.
**[17:58] OC**
In or out...
**[18:00] OC**
Let's focus on one and get some hits.
**[18:07] S1**
Two strikes now!
**[18:08] S2**
Is he going three for three?
**[18:11] Mi**
*Two outs and no runners.*
**[18:13] Mi**
*The count is 1-2.*
**[18:16] Mi**
*It's the perfect chance to try it.*
**[18:24] Oc**
*Already?*
**[18:27] Oc**
*You're not very patient, Captain.*
**[18:31] Sa**
*Time to show my change-up.*
**[18:34] To**
*The sooner, the better.*
**[18:36] To**
* If he throws it here,*
* we can surprise Oya.*
**[18:39] S1**
*The batter's only looking for a fastball.*
**[18:43] Ka**
*Go.*
**[18:53] O1**
*Something's different.*
**[18:56] Sa**
*Calm down.*
**[18:58] Sa**
*Don't get excited.*
**[19:00] Sa**
*Just like usual.*
**[19:04] Sa**
*Gotta relax.*
***SIGN*** Slap
***SIGN*** Hiding the ball...
**[19:25] C1**
Whoa!
**[19:26] C1**
What was that?
**[19:27] C2**
That bounced really far from the plate.
**[19:30] C3**
Y-Yeah!
**[19:31] Ka**
*H-He's so stiff.*
**[19:34] S1**
Sawamura!
**[19:36] Go**
What was that?
**[19:38] O1**
I don't know.
**[19:40] Go**
I think he was trying something new.
**[19:45] S1**
*I'm so embarrassed.*
**[19:48] Ch**
*A breaking ball?*
**[19:53] Mi**
*Was it too soon?*
**[19:55] Mi**
*No.*
**[19:56] Mi**
* There's no better practice*
* than the real deal.*
**[20:01] Sa**
*Why?*
**[20:03] Sa**
*I practiced so much in the pen!*
**[20:06] Ka**
Hey!
**[20:07] Ka**
Switch gears!
**[20:09] Ka**
You have cat eyes!
**[20:12] Um**
Ball four!
**[20:15] C1**
What a waste.
**[20:16] C2**
He had him cornered, too.
***SIGN*** Damn it!
**[20:19] Sa**
Damn it!
**[20:20] Ku**
What are you doing?
**[20:21] Ka**
Switch gears!
**[20:22] C1**
What's going on now?
**[20:24] C2**
What happened to the pitcher?
**[20:26] Go**
*I don't know why,*
**[20:28] Go**
*but he's stepping on his own toes.*
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and first baseman, Kasuga-kun.
**[20:35] Go**
*Don't let him get away, Hiro.*
**[20:41] Sa**
*A bunt? He's a cleanup!*
**[20:43] C1**
Toward third! That's really good!
**[20:45] C2**
Will he make it?
**[20:50] C3**
Bad throw!
**[20:52] C4**
Runner's heading to third now!
**[20:54] C5**
This is bad!
**[20:55] C5**
I thought he was on a roll,
**[20:56] C5**
but runners are on
first and third now!
**[21:00] S1**
Calm down, Sawamura!
**[21:01] S2**
Two outs!
**[21:02] S3**
Deep breaths!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and right fielder, Yamazato-kun.
**[21:08] O1**
Let's get it, Yama-chan!
**[21:10] O2**
Let's get the first run!
**[21:14] Ku**
Two outs, Sawamura!
**[21:16] Ha**
Focus on the batter!
**[21:17] Ka**
We've got your back, Sawamura!
**[21:20] Ka**
*Damn.*
**[21:21] Ka**
*What am I doing weighing him down?*
**[21:26] Mi**
*Don't worry about the runners.*
**[21:28] Mi**
*Your fastballs are good.*
**[21:30] Mi**
* Just pitch like before,*
* and we can get him out.*
**[21:37] Sa**
*Don't worry about them?*
**[21:41] Sa**
*Isn't that kind of a big lead?*
**[21:43] Go**
You've got his attention.
**[21:46] Go**
Go even bigger, Hiro.
**[23:30] Mi**
It's the fall quarterfinal.
**[23:32] Mi**
We've quickly cornered
ourselves against Oya,
**[23:34] Mi**
and they have runners
on first and third.
**[23:36] Go**
The great wall of private schools?
The public schools' limits?
**[23:38] Go**
Give me a break!
**[23:39] GC**
Use your head and challenge yourselves.
**[23:40] GC**
That's where the dream lies.
**[23:42] Mi**
They have the strength
to trust their baseball.
**[23:44] Mi**
We can't underestimate them.
**[23:45] Go**
We're the masters of our own fates!
**[23:47] Go**
Let's go!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
School Academic Level.
***SIGN*** School Academic Level
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 23 - School Academic Level
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:01] Sa**
I'll try this next.
**[00:03] Sa**
Hold it between my middle and ring fingers...
**[00:06] Sa**
This feels so awkward.
**[00:08] Mi**
*Everyone's breaking balls are different.*
**[00:13] Sa**
Here I go!
**[00:15] Mi**
*Hand size, finger length, physique,*
**[00:18] Mi**
* pitching form, personality...*
* It all depends on the person.*
**[00:24] Mi**
* Even if ten people threw*
* the same type of breaking ball,*
**[00:27] Mi**
* there would be ten*
* different breaking balls.*
**[00:32] Sa**
Damn!
**[00:34] Sa**
It didn't reach!
**[00:35] Sa**
Sorry!
**[00:36] Sa**
That one's a no-go!
**[00:37] Ka**
It broke even more than the last one.
**[00:40] S1**
*Miyuki-senpai let the ball go behind him?*
**[00:44] Mi**
*It's your own unique pitch*
**[00:47] Mi**
*no one else can copy.*
**[00:52] Mi**
*Sawamura's original pitch.*
**[01:02] Um**
Ball four!
**[01:04] C1**
What a waste.
**[01:06] C2**
He had him cornered, too.
***SIGN*** Damn it!
**[01:08] Sa**
Damn it!
**[01:09] Ku**
What are you doing?
**[01:10] Ka**
Switch gears!
**[01:12] C1**
What's going on now?
**[01:14] C2**
What happened to the pitcher?
**[01:16] Go**
*I don't know why,*
**[01:18] Go**
*but he's stepping on his own toes.*
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and first baseman, Kasuga-kun.
**[01:24] Go**
*Don't let him get away, Hiro.*
**[01:31] Sa**
*A bunt? He's a cleanup!*
**[01:32] C1**
Toward third! That's really good!
**[01:34] C2**
Will he make it?
**[01:39] C3**
Bad throw!
**[01:41] C4**
Runner's heading to third now!
**[01:43] C5**
This is bad!
**[01:44] C5**
I thought he was on a roll,
**[01:46] C5**
but runners are on
first and third now!
**[01:49] O1**
Let's get it, Yama-chan!
**[01:51] O2**
Let's get the first run!
**[01:54] Ku**
Two outs, Sawamura!
**[01:56] Ha**
Focus on the batter!
**[01:58] Ka**
We've got your back, Sawamura!
**[02:00] Ka**
*Damn.*
**[02:02] Ka**
*What am I doing weighing him down?*
**[02:07] Mi**
*Don't worry about the runners.*
**[02:09] Mi**
*Your fastballs are good.*
**[02:11] Mi**
* Just pitch like before,*
* and we can get him out.*
**[02:17] Sa**
*Don't worry about them?*
**[02:21] Sa**
*Isn't that kind of a big lead?*
**[02:24] Go**
You've got his attention.
**[02:27] Go**
Go even bigger, Hiro.
**[02:46] Sa**
Damn it.
**[02:47] Ka**
Sawamura, third base!
**[02:53] Ku**
Hey...
**[02:55] Um**
Balk! Balk!
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
***SIGN*** School Academic Level
**[04:38] Sa**
Me?
**[04:38] Sa**
Was it me?
**[04:39] C1**
Was that a forced balk?
**[04:41] C2**
Yeah, that's the word!
**[04:44] Ot**
What was that?
**[04:46] Re**
He stopped his throw to first.
**[04:49] Re**
It was a clear balk.
**[04:52] Re**
He got tricked by the runners so easily.
**[04:55] Ha**
Wait. So that was their plan?
**[04:58] Re**
I think so.
**[05:00] Re**
The first base runner makes
a big lead to make him throw,
**[05:05] Re**
and the third base runner
runs for home as he throws.
**[05:09] Re**
The pitcher gets confused
and commits a balk.
**[05:14] Re**
Playing a little mind game, are we?
**[05:18] Re**
Coach Ichiro Araki of Oya High.
**[05:23] O1**
All right, score!
**[05:25] O2**
A free pass to the runners!
**[05:28] Sa**
How?
**[05:30] O1**
Nice run, Sumi-chan.
**[05:31] O2**
Perfect timing!
**[05:34] S1**
That was their plan?
**[05:36] Ch**
Seems to be.
**[05:38] Ka**
*Crap.*
**[05:39] Ka**
*It was my fault I yelled like that.*
**[05:43] Ka**
*I basically helped the opponent.*
**[05:48] R2**
A forced balk in a high school game.
**[05:51] R2**
How fortunate to see such a rare play.
**[05:55] R1**
Do you think they've practiced this play?
**[05:59] R2**
Yeah.
**[06:00] R2**
Seido's pitcher is a first-year.
**[06:03] R2**
So maybe they wanted
to crush his confidence.
**[06:07] Sa**
What happened?
**[06:08] Sa**
What's going on?
**[06:09] Mi**
I'll explain later.
**[06:12] Mi**
Switch gears.
**[06:14] Mi**
If you get flustered here,
you'll give them what they want.
**[06:18] Mi**
Pretend like nothing happened,
get the next batter out,
**[06:21] Mi**
and walk back to the dugout.
**[06:24] Mi**
That's what they don't want to see.
**[06:35] Mi**
Can you do it?
**[06:45] S1**
You've got two outs, Sawamura.
**[06:47] S1**
You'd better hold it here.
**[06:49] S2**
I'm sure Miyuki's keeping it under control,
**[06:52] S2**
but this batter's the key.
**[06:56] O1**
Let's go, Yama-chan!
**[06:57] O2**
You can do it!
**[06:59] OC**
*Even the strong have their weaknesses.*
**[07:03] OC**
*It comes down to finding small victories*
**[07:05] OC**
*and making them play our game.*
**[07:09] OC**
*As a team with limited practice hours,*
**[07:13] OC**
*it's the only way we can win.*
**[07:16] OC**
*If we can win one out of ten games,*
**[07:20] OC**
*then it's worth trying.*
**[07:23] OC**
*What are our tools?*
**[07:25] OC**
*What's our strategy?*
**[07:28] OC**
*How can we win with our current strength?*
**[07:32] OC**
*It's nothing extraordinary.*
**[07:38] OC**
*This...*
**[07:45] OC**
*...is mankind's mission.*
***SIGN*** Use your head and challenge yourselves. That's where the dream lies.
Source: Words of Ichiro Araki on Balancing School and Sports
**[07:56] OC**
*Use your head and challenge yourselves.*
**[07:59] OC**
*That's where the dream lies.*
**[08:05] O1**
*Focus on the outside!*
**[08:09] C1**
He hit the outside pitch!
**[08:11] C2**
But he got jammed!
**[08:13] C3**
No, it's going to an interesting place.
**[08:23] C4**
Runner on second comes home!
**[08:25] C5**
Nice run, Kasuga!
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[08:28] C6**
Woohoo! Second run!
**[08:32] Fu**
I must go!
**[08:34] S1**
Whoa, there!
**[08:37] Oc**
Well, this is eventful.
**[08:47] Um**
Out!
**[08:49] R1**
He managed to keep them to two runs.
**[08:51] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:52] R2**
What started with a base on balls
turned into a run with a balk,
**[08:56] R2**
and then another with an RBI.
**[08:58] R2**
Two runs in the first inning.
**[09:01] R1**
Not exactly the ideal start
for Sawamura-kun.
**[09:05] Sa**
Damn.
**[09:06] S1**
It's the first inning, Sawamura!
**[09:08] S2**
Switch gears!
**[09:10] Ku**
You, too.
**[09:13] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[09:16] Mi**
*No time to test the change-up anymore.*
**[09:19] Mi**
* They have a strong core*
* to make a bold play like that.*
**[09:24] Mi**
*We can't take them too lightly.*
**[09:27] O1**
Go-chan, let's not concede
any runs this inning.
**[09:30] Go**
Yeah.
**[09:31] Go**
I thought it'd come down to the mid-game.
**[09:35] Go**
Let's make good use of these two runs.
**[09:41] Go**
*The great wall of private schools?*
**[09:43] Go**
*The public schools' limits?*
**[09:45] Go**
*What a joke.*
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[09:46] Go**
If you get good players and practice constantly,
of course you're good!
**[09:53] Go**
*We're the ones with the dream.*
**[10:01] Go**
*Let's go!*
**[10:02] OO**
Yeah!
**[10:03] Go**
*We're the masters of our own fates!*
**[10:07] Go**
Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium
**[10:15] R1**
Kominato-kun bunted after
Shirasu-kun got a base hit.
**[10:19] R1**
Seido's playing carefully.
**[10:22] R2**
Yeah.
**[10:23] R2**
They want to get a man in scoring
position to take back one run.
**[10:28] R2**
Especially since the next batter
is Miyuki-kun, who got a hit last time,
**[10:33] R2**
and is also a clutch batter.
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[10:36] R2**
They're behind two runs.
**[10:39] R2**
As the catcher, I'm sure he wants to score.
**[10:45] Sa**
Hips!
**[10:46] Sa**
All in the hips!
**[10:48] Sa**
Hips!
**[10:49] Sa**
All in the hips!
**[10:52] Go**
*And it's a boss battle again.*
**[10:55] S1**
We've been held down pretty well so far.
**[10:58] S2**
We're gonna need a run soon, Captain.
**[11:04] Um**
Strike!
**[11:06] Mi**
*Way on the outside.*
**[11:11] Um**
Ball!
**[11:12] S1**
A low, breaking ball!
**[11:14] S1**
Good stop!
**[11:16] S2**
Third pitch!
**[11:19] S3**
Almost!
**[11:20] S4**
It ended up being a foul!
**[11:24] O1**
Nice, Wakabayashi!
**[11:26] O1**
You've got him cornered!
**[11:27] R1**
He pitches well.
**[11:30] R2**
Yeah.
**[11:31] R2**
He's not hesitant.
**[11:34] R2**
They have a two-run lead,
**[11:36] R2**
so he's not afraid of walking the batter.
**[11:39] R2**
He's pitching aggressively
to the edges of the zone.
**[11:43] R2**
What a smart pitcher.
**[11:48] Um**
Ball!
**[11:51] Go**
*Swing at the low ones. Damn it.*
**[11:57] Ha**
Good eyes!
**[11:59] Mi**
You've got this, Miyuki!
**[12:01] Go**
*2-2 now.*
**[12:03] Go**
*I can just pitch forkballs to him,*
**[12:05] Go**
* but I don't want him to think*
* I'm avoiding the battle.*
**[12:08] Go**
*We're the ones in the lead.*
**[12:13] Go**
* The goal is to make him swing,*
* so I'll just pitch to the middle.*
**[12:20] Go**
* This is something special*
* I prepared just for you!*
**[12:27] Ka**
*Pitching from the side?*
**[12:30] Go**
*Take this!*
**[12:33] Mi**
*What's coming? A breaking ball?*
**[12:35] Mi**
*It's in the zone. I have to swing!*
**[12:50] Um**
Out!
**[12:52] O1**
The second base runner couldn't run!
**[12:54] O2**
Nice! Two outs!
**[12:56] C1**
What was that?
**[12:57] C1**
He changed his pitching form.
**[13:00] C2**
He got Seido's cleanup out!
**[13:03] C2**
That was incredible!
**[13:06] Mi**
*A sinker.*
**[13:13] S1**
He pulled an inside pitch!
**[13:15] S2**
It's going deep into left field!
**[13:17] Ma**
Let's go!
**[13:26] S1**
The left fielder was waiting
on the left side of the field.
**[13:29] S2**
It would've been a hit if
he had been in his usual position.
**[13:32] S3**
No!
**[13:33] S3**
The four- and five-hole batters
couldn't score with a runner!
**[13:37] S4**
No runs again.
**[13:40] S4**
We really need one.
**[13:43] Ka**
They're trying a lot of things.
**[13:47] Ku**
It's like they have us figured out.
**[13:52] Sa**
Yeah! You all suck at batting!
**[13:55] Sa**
I never had high hopes, anyway!
**[13:57] Sa**
So please switch gears!
**[13:59] Ku**
Damn it! Shut up!
**[14:01] Ka**
I'll score next time.
**[14:03] Wa**
Miyuki.
***SIGN*** Bottom of 4th
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium
**[14:23] S1**
He got jammed again!
**[14:25] Um**
Out!
**[14:26] Sa**
Let's go!
**[14:28] S2**
Two outs with just five pitches!
**[14:30] S3**
He's been looking solid
since the second inning!
**[14:32] Ma**
Nice, Sawamura!
**[14:34] Ha**
Eijun-kun, two outs!
**[14:37] Ku**
Don't get carried away, trash!
**[14:40] S1**
Did that one move at the plate again?
**[14:43] O1**
Oh, is it moving?
**[14:45] O2**
Yeah.
**[14:47] O2**
It's definitely moving.
**[14:49] O2**
It's slower than the fastball,
so it makes you want to swing, but...
**[14:55] Mi**
*We couldn't use the change-up,*
**[14:58] Mi**
*but it looks like this one's working.*
**[15:09] Um**
Out!
**[15:11] S1**
Nice one, Sawamura!
**[15:13] S2**
Three for three by pitching to contact!
**[15:17] Sa**
Yeees! Yes! Yes!
**[15:18] Sa**
Yessss! Yes! Yes!
**[15:21] S1**
Are they doing this...
**[15:24] S1**
...on purpose?
**[15:27] Go**
A southpaw with a weird form.
**[15:29] Go**
And he throws a moving fastball?
**[15:31] Go**
He's higher level than I thought.
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[15:40] Ka**
Sawamura's been pitching well
since the second inning.
**[15:43] To**
Yeah.
**[15:45] Ha**
You're sending a lot of balls my way.
**[15:49] Sa**
I'm making them hit 'em to you.
**[15:52] Ha**
Of course you're not.
**[15:54] Ha**
But it's fun to field for you.
**[15:56] Ha**
You have a good tempo, too.
**[15:58] Sa**
You can say that again!
**[16:00] Ka**
*It's the mid-game now.*
**[16:04] To**
*We're two runs behind.*
**[16:07] To**
* We need to score*
* and tie up the game, Shinji.*
**[16:17] Ma**
Between left and center!
**[16:19] S1**
Keep running!
**[16:22] Ma**
Nice double!
**[16:24] S1**
A runner with no outs again!
**[16:28] Go**
*That shouldn't have been easy to hit!*
**[16:34] S1**
Yes!
**[16:35] C1**
Another bunt!
**[16:37] C1**
Seido's being careful!
**[16:38] [SONG] On-screen**
Never bunted
in junior high
**[16:40] Ka**
Thank goodness that worked.
**[16:42] To**
*Nice bunt, Shinji.*
***SIGN*** Batting cleanup since second-year of junior high
***SIGN*** Batting eighth and left fielder, Aso-kun.
**[16:49] S1**
One out and a runner on third now!
**[16:51] S1**
The infield's moving in.
**[16:54] Go**
* These guys will go for home,*
* even with a grounder.*
**[16:57] Go**
*We have to be really careful here.*
**[17:00] Sa**
This is your moment!
**[17:01] Sa**
Be the man of the hour, Aso-senpai!
**[17:04] As**
Shut up.
**[17:06] S1**
Come on, Aso!
**[17:07] S2**
You've got it!
**[17:09] S3**
Let's go, Aso!
**[17:10] As**
*I bet no one expects I'll hit!*
**[17:16] S1**
He hit up a low ball!
**[17:19] S2**
The center fielder's waiting for it!
**[17:21] S3**
Can he do it?
**[17:22] S4**
What another awkward hit.
**[17:23] S5**
Yeah.
**[17:26] S6**
He's throwing home!
**[17:35] Um**
Safe!
**[17:39] S1**
Nice!
**[17:41] S2**
Nice dodge!
**[17:43] S3**
Nice run, Tojo!
**[17:44] Sa**
That was awesome!
**[17:46] Sa**
So awesome, Tojo!
**[17:48] S1**
Way to go, Tojo.
**[17:49] S1**
Way to score with that fly!
***SIGN*** RBI 1
**[17:51] S1**
With that shallow fly!
**[17:54] Go**
*This run was well within my calculations.*
**[17:58] Go**
* I didn't think we could win*
* with two runs, anyway.*
**[18:03] Sa**
Come on!
**[18:06] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[18:08] Go**
*Taking appropriate measures.*
**[18:10] Go**
* The important thing is to take*
* no more damage than necessary.*
**[18:14] Sa**
Luck wasn't on my side.
**[18:16] Sa**
I was so close.
**[18:17] S1**
How can he be so confident?
**[18:19] Go**
*We need to score again soon.*
**[18:22] Go**
*They still have cards to play.*
**[18:26] O1**
Nice pitch, Go-chan.
**[18:28] O2**
Nice pitch.
**[18:30] Mi**
Just as Nabe said yesterday,
**[18:32] Mi**
it's visible from the batter's box, as well.
**[18:35] Ot**
Watanabe found it?
**[18:37] Ot**
Props to him.
**[18:39] Mi**
Yes.
**[18:41] (Flashback) Wa**
See? Look.
**[18:42] (Flashback) Wa**
The second baseman moved.
**[18:44] (Flashback) Wa**
I won't know if you can see it
from the box until the game.
**[18:50] (Flashback) Mi**
That's true.
**[18:54] Mi**
* I have only praise for*
* his scouting ability.*
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[19:09] Um**
Out!
**[19:11] Na**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[19:13] Ha**
One out! One out!
**[19:14] Ka**
Let's go, Sawamura!
**[19:21] O1**
*Don't get cocky, first-year!*
**[19:29] Um**
Strike!
**[19:32] O1**
It doesn't feel that fast.
**[19:35] OC**
I can see it move from over here.
**[19:41] O2**
*Then I'll hit it before it moves.*
**[19:47] Sa**
Harucchi!
**[19:54] C1**
Two outs with five pitches again!
**[19:57] C2**
He's starting to look reliable!
**[19:59] C3**
He hasn't allowed a hit
since the second inning!
**[20:08] Ot**
We can't relax yet.
**[20:22] Go**
* Many pitchers make you swing with*
* breaking balls that turn into balls,*
**[20:25] Go**
*but he mainly throws strikes.*
**[20:29] Go**
* Just standing here only*
* makes the count worse.*
**[20:34] Go**
*Then I have to swing!*
**[20:40] Um**
Out!
**[20:42] S1**
Three outs already!
**[20:44] S2**
Wow!
**[20:46] S2**
Three for three again!
**[20:48] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[20:55] OC**
* I thought he would fall apart*
* if we could play mind games,*
**[20:58] OC**
*but we can't even get on base.*
**[21:02] OC**
*His uniform number is 18.*
**[21:04] OC**
*This is the ability of a secondary pitcher?*
**[21:09] Go**
He's walking all over us.
**[21:11] Go**
This wasn't in my simulation.
**[21:15] Go**
This is irritating.
**[21:16] Go**
Dumb baseball gorillas.
**[21:19] O1**
Go-chan, stay calm.
**[21:20] O1**
You want to solve a math problem?
**[21:22] Go**
Don't worry. I'm still calm.
**[21:27] Go**
*He fell apart in the first inning.*
**[21:29] Go**
*He's not impossible to beat.*
**[21:36] Go**
*We just need to hold out for now.*
**[21:38] Go**
*We have to stay strong,*
**[21:39] Go**
*observe their next move,*
**[21:41] Go**
*and prepare for whatever they have.*
**[21:45] Mi**
Kuramochi.
**[23:31] Ka**
Oya is really good and has a lot
of trust in how they play baseball.
**[23:35] OC**
It comes down to finding small victories
**[23:37] OC**
and making them play our game.
**[23:40] Ka**
Continued efforts in order to achieve victory.
**[23:43] Ka**
That's how you make super plays
that will help the team.
**[23:47] OC**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Individual Minds.
***SIGN*** Individual Minds
**[23:52] Ka**
Let's win the national title!
# 24 - Individual Minds
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:01] Mi**
Kuramochi.
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
***SIGN*** Individual Minds
**[01:56] S1**
He smacked the first pitch!
**[01:58] S2**
Nice work, lead-off man!
**[02:00] Sa**
That was one lucky hit!
**[02:02] Ku**
Shut up!
**[02:08] O1**
*He stepped in with zero hesitation.*
***SIGN*** Batting second and right fielder, Shirasu-kun.
**[02:20] Go**
*Is he gonna bunt here?*
**[02:22] Go**
*I'd appreciate that a lot.*
**[02:30] Go**
*I hate having him on base.*
**[02:34] Go**
* If you think you can steal,*
* go ahead and try!*
**[02:39] Um**
Strike!
**[02:40] C1**
A forkball!
**[02:44] O1**
*He didn't try to bunt.*
**[02:47] S1**
His slide step is fast.
**[02:49] S2**
And his first pitch was a forkball.
**[02:52] R2**
It's difficult to bunt or steal off that pitch.
**[02:58] Go**
*Kenjiro Shirasu.*
**[03:00] Go**
*Calm and consistent.*
**[03:02] Go**
* He knows when to sacrifice*
* himself for the team.*
**[03:06] Go**
* If he's going to swing, he'll probably*
* try to hit toward the right.*
**[03:10] Go**
*In that case, I'll pitch to the outside.*
**[03:13] O2**
Go-chan, focus on the batter!
**[03:16] O2**
Pitch to contact!
**[03:17] O3**
One at a time!
**[03:29] S1**
He hit it straight on!
**[03:33] OC**
*They hit a fastball again?*
**[03:35] SS**
Nice!
**[03:37] S1**
The first two both hit!
**[03:40] S2**
Our best batters are up next!
**[03:46] Go**
This doesn't feel good.
**[03:49] Go**
It's like they know my habit.
**[03:53] Go**
* Why are the baseball gorillas*
* using their heads?*
**[03:58] Go**
This is the critical moment.
**[04:00] Go**
You guys hads better be ready.
**[04:06] O1**
All right!
**[04:08] O2**
Let's go!
**[04:09] O3**
Let's stop them here, Go-chan!
**[04:16] Go**
*Damn.*
**[04:18] Go**
*Is he not bunting, either?*
**[04:21] Go**
*Give me an easy out like before.*
**[04:24] Go**
* Then I could walk*
* the cleanup to load the bases,*
**[04:27] Go**
* and get an out off*
* the one-trick pony five-hole.*
**[04:34] Um**
Strike!
**[04:39] O1**
*All right.*
**[04:39] O1**
*One strike.*
**[04:41] O1**
*I could keep pitching forkballs,*
**[04:43] O1**
* but they'd get used to them*
* toward the late game.*
**[04:47] O1**
*The key will be...*
**[04:49] O1**
*...how I use the fastball!*
**[04:56] Mi**
*A shootball.*
**[04:59] Wa**
* I was caught off guard*
* by this new pitch, but...*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[05:03] (Flashback) Ku**
Whoa! Are you serious?
**[05:05] (Flashback) Wa**
It's only based on the video,
so I can't say for sure, though.
**[05:10] (Flashback) Ku**
That's awesome, Nabe!
**[05:12] (Flashback) Ku**
Good find!
**[05:13] (Flashback) Wa**
Thanks.
**[05:14] (Flashback) Wa**
But you'll have to double check it
from the field.
**[05:19] Wa**
*I'm sure of it now.*
**[05:22] Wa**
* Oya switches up the fielding*
* positions based on the batter.*
**[05:26] Wa**
*They have a lot of data on every batter.*
**[05:29] O1**
Pitch to contact!
**[05:31] Wa**
* I don't know if they're trying*
* to make the batters hit somewhere,*
**[05:33] Wa**
* but they all move in one direction*
* when they're throwing a fastball.*
**[05:37] O1**
Your pitch looks good!
**[05:40] O2**
Let's keep it going, Go-chan!
**[05:43] Mi**
*It's coming.*
**[05:46] Wa**
*In order to keep the tempo of the pitch,*
**[05:48] O3**
Go-chan, we've got you covered!
**[05:50] Wa**
*they quickly, and drastically, change positions*
**[05:54] Wa**
*as they yell to the pitcher.*
**[05:57] Ha**
*They're going to the right.*
**[06:02] Wa**
*So you just need to hit that pitch!*
**[06:08] S1**
Right over the second baseman!
**[06:12] Go**
You're kidding me!
**[06:14] O2**
* These guys were focusing*
* on Go-chan's fastball!*
**[06:17] O3**
Throw home!
**[06:20] S1**
Yeah!
**[06:20] S1**
Kuramochi scores!
**[06:24] S2**
We're tied!
**[06:25] S3**
Three hits in a row, and the game's tied!
**[06:28] S4**
Nice hit, Kominato!
**[06:32] S5**
Just give me your elbow guard.
**[06:38] SS**
All right! Let's go!
**[06:40] Yu**
They knew it was coming.
**[06:43] R1**
They all hit the outside fastballs.
**[06:45] R1**
That might've even been a ball.
**[06:48] R2**
I'm sure the pitcher's feeling uncomfortable.
**[06:51] R2**
It's like they know his habits.
**[06:54] Go**
*Is it my form?*
**[06:56] Go**
*No, I've never had anyone say that.*
**[06:59] Ot**
I really have to commend
Watanabe for his keen eyes.
**[07:04] Ka**
It's not something you notice instantly.
**[07:09] Ka**
I'm sure he watched
the game videos over and over.
**[07:16] Ka**
What he noticed was a very small detail,
**[07:21] Ka**
but for the team, it was a super play.
**[07:27] Mi**
*We can be tougher*
**[07:32] Mi**
*and more tenacious.*
**[07:37] Mi**
*This isn't our best.*
**[07:40] Mi**
*We can become much better.*
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[07:51] Um**
Ball four!
**[07:58] S1**
Boo!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[08:08] Yu**
*Don't let it get to you, Zono.*
**[08:11] Yu**
*They're trying to make you apathetic.*
**[08:16] R1**
They say it's not as easy as it seems
**[08:19] R1**
to score with no outs and the bases loaded.
**[08:21] R2**
The fielders' job becomes very simple,
**[08:24] R2**
and the batters don't want to ruin the chance.
**[08:27] R2**
It probably makes them bat
with a little more care.
**[08:30] R2**
Can he swing like he does in practice?
**[08:35] R2**
Maezono-kun's ability as a batter
is going to be tested here.
**[08:41] Oc**
*If he can hit here, it'll be impressive.*
**[08:44] Ch**
Maezono has been a part of scoring
in every game in the final tournament.
**[08:49] Ch**
I think we can count on him here.
**[08:54] Mi**
* He was able to hit with*
* his natural swing against Teito,*
**[08:57] Mi**
*and he's grown as a batter.*
**[09:00] Mi**
*If you just think of him as a good pull hitter,*
**[09:04] Mi**
*you're gonna get hurt.*
**[09:09] O1**
What?
**[09:10] O2**
The coach was surprised, too,
**[09:13] O2**
but they may have noticed
the fielding change.
**[09:16] Go**
*Are you serious?*
**[09:17] Go**
*Those gorillas are learning?*
**[09:21] O4**
Go-chan.
**[09:22] Go**
Yeah, I know.
**[09:24] Go**
In that case, let's give them
a piece of our minds.
**[09:30] Go**
*Against this gorilla boss,*
**[09:32] Go**
* I'll get the strikes with inside*
* pitches that'll always foul*
**[09:37] Go**
* and finish him with*
* a forkball to the outside.*
**[09:41] Go**
*I need to be wary of the next batter.*
**[09:55] Go**
*I figured he'd swing at it.*
**[09:57] Go**
*Too bad it's just a foul.*
**[10:06] S1**
Into left field!
**[10:11] S2**
Third base runner scores!
**[10:13] Ma**
Let's go!
**[10:15] Go**
Gorilla boss, damn it!
**[10:17] S1**
Yes! Nice hit!
**[10:20] S2**
Since when could Zono hit like that?
**[10:24] Yu**
He didn't open his body
and kept his elbow back.
**[10:28] Yu**
If he had, it wouldn't have dropped there.
**[10:32] Yu**
He waited to open up until the last moment,
**[10:35] Yu**
so it didn't go foul.
**[10:38] Mi**
*His inside batting skill is looking even better.*
**[10:42] Mi**
* The time he spent trying to hit*
* to the right actually helped.*
**[10:46] Ot**
Let's go!
**[10:49] Oc**
*Sawamura...*
**[10:52] Oc**
*Maezono...*
**[10:54] Oc**
*The team is evolving after every game.*
**[10:59] (Flashback) Ka**
However, these games are
for the kids to play,
**[11:04] (Flashback) Ka**
and this fall is one of few
chances to try for nationals.
**[11:11] (Flashback) Ka**
I won't sacrifice the team
just for Furuya alone.
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[11:20] S1**
Four hits in a row, and we've taken the lead!
**[11:22] S2**
The bases are still loaded,
so we might get more!
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and center fielder, Tojo-kun.
**[11:30] Sa**
Let's go, Tojo! Let's go, Tojo!
**[11:33] Yu**
Let's get another here.
**[11:35] SS**
Come on!
**[11:42] To**
*They moved to the right.*
**[11:44] To**
*A fastball to the outside.*
**[11:52] To**
*Inside?*
**[12:02] Um**
Out!
**[12:03] C1**
A double play, out at home!
**[12:04] C2**
They got him with a fastball to the inside!
**[12:08] Sa**
Tojo!
**[12:11] Wa**
*An inside after moving to the right?*
**[12:14] Mi**
*That was fast.*
**[12:15] Mi**
*They've already noticed.*
**[12:17] Mi**
* They figured we were using*
* their defensive movement,*
**[12:21] Mi**
*so they used it against us.*
***SIGN*** Batting seventh and third baseman, Kanemaru-kun.
**[12:29] Ka**
*I can't rely on it anymore.*
**[12:32] Go**
Damn.
**[12:33] Go**
*I should've done this to the gorilla boss.*
**[12:36] Go**
*I knew we couldn't give them any easy runs.*
**[12:40] Go**
*I'm so dumb!*
**[12:49] Um**
Out!
**[12:51] O1**
Nice pitch, Go-chan!
**[12:53] Go**
Were you even watching?
**[12:55] O3**
You only gave them two runs.
**[12:57] O4**
I thought it was nice!
**[13:00] Go**
Thank you.
**[13:01] Go**
If you hadn't noticed, I would've panicked.
**[13:05] Go**
I gave them a freebie, too.
**[13:08] OC**
I thought we were being quite careful, too,
**[13:11] OC**
but Seido lives up to their name.
**[13:14] OC**
However, it gave me a good hint.
**[13:19] OC**
We should go back to our basics.
**[13:27] Ku**
Let's get one out, Sawamura.
**[13:29] To**
The first batter is important.
**[13:31] Mi**
Let's shut them down this inning.
**[13:34] Mi**
We don't want to give them any momentum.
**[13:36] Sa**
You all did a great job getting two runs.
**[13:39] Sa**
I won't let it go to waste.
**[13:41] Ku**
Stop trying to sound cool!
**[13:44] Ku**
You look a little stiff!
**[13:46] Ku**
We'll get more runs, so relax!
**[13:52] C1**
A foul on the first pitch!
**[13:54] R1**
They haven't gotten any hits
since the second inning.
**[13:58] R1**
This is a key inning as they
start with their lead-off batter.
**[14:02] O1**
*Was I a little early?*
**[14:05] O1**
* No, this is the right timing*
* against this pitcher!*
**[14:13] S1**
Out!
**[14:14] S2**
Nice save, Kanemaru!
**[14:16] S3**
One out!
***SIGN*** Yay
**[14:17] Sa**
Yay, Kanemaru!
**[14:19] Ka**
Wamura!
**[14:22] Mi**
*He hit an outside pitch to third.*
**[14:25] Mi**
Sawamura, you're looking a little tense!
**[14:27] Mi**
Come lower!
**[14:31] O1**
*Just swing at the fastballs.*
**[14:35] O1**
* Don't wait too long.*
* Swing before the body.*
**[14:40] Ku**
*They pulled another outside pitch.*
**[14:47] Um**
Safe!
**[14:49] C1**
An infield hit!
**[14:51] Ot**
There's one.
**[14:55] C2**
About time we got a runner!
**[14:58] O1**
Let's do this!
**[15:02] Sa**
That's a big lead!
**[15:03] Sa**
Take this!
**[15:04] S1**
Sawamura, don't mind him!
**[15:07] S2**
Focus on the batter!
**[15:09] Mi**
*Is it to avoid getting jammed?*
**[15:11] Mi**
*They're standing really far forward.*
**[15:15] Mi**
*If only we could use the change-up.*
**[15:28] Mi**
*Well.*
**[15:29] [SONG] On-screen**
Cleared his mind
**[15:31] Mi**
*If they're going to hit so far up,*
**[15:33] Mi**
*we'll get the strikes on the inside.*
**[15:44] C1**
A foul!
**[15:45] R1**
Oya's swinging a lot.
**[15:47] R2**
They've always been aggressive,
**[15:49] R2**
but more so than before, definitely.
**[15:55] Mi**
*So they'll swing if it's a strike.*
**[15:59] Mi**
* Then can we get him with*
* a moving fastball to the outside?*
**[16:02] O1**
*"One, two, and three" is too late.*
**[16:05] O1**
*"One, two, three" is the timing.*
**[16:08] O1**
*Instead of drawing every pitch in,*
**[16:11] O1**
*hit it in front of you.*
**[16:17] (Flashback) O2**
Damn!
**[16:18] (Flashback) O2**
It feels great to hit far.
**[16:21] (Flashback) O3**
Let's hope the soccer team doesn't
come back from their camp.
**[16:32] (Flashback) OC**
How was hitting far?
**[16:33] (Flashback) OC**
Where was the easiest place to hit far?
**[16:36] (Flashback) OC**
Center, left, or right field?
**[16:39] (Flashback) O1**
For me, when I pulled hard toward left.
**[16:42] (Flashback) O2**
Me, too.
**[16:43] (Flashback) O3**
And me.
**[16:45] (Flashback) O4**
Same here.
**[16:46] (Flashback) OC**
So it's left for everyone
beside Kasuga and Yamazato.
**[16:49] (Flashback) OC**
Basically, if you want to hit far, hit to the left.
**[16:54] (Flashback) OC**
Or if you're a lefty, to the right.
**[16:57] (Flashback) OC**
Then how about hitting every pitch,
**[16:59] (Flashback) OC**
both outside and inside,
toward your strong side?
**[17:07] (Flashback) O1**
But the theory is to hit to the right
to advance the runners,
**[17:12] (Flashback) O1**
and isn't that what's good for the team?
**[17:15] (Flashback) OC**
Don't trust the theory.
**[17:17] (Flashback) OC**
Do you think pitchers will let you hit
to the right all the time?
**[17:22] (Flashback) OC**
What you should focus on
is swinging the bat all the way.
**[17:26] (Flashback) OC**
In order to adapt to breaking balls,
you wait for the ball to come in.
**[17:31] (Flashback) OC**
It's a batting practice
influenced by the majors,
**[17:36] (Flashback) OC**
but it's not for you.
**[17:42] (Flashback) OC**
The strength and swing speed
to overpower a pitch that may jam you.
**[17:46] (Flashback) OC**
You're not fully built yet,
so that's more important.
**[17:51] (Flashback) OC**
We don't get to practice
as much as the other schools,
**[17:54] (Flashback) OC**
so copying them won't put us above them.
**[17:57] (Flashback) OC**
Let's ignore unnecessary information,
**[18:00] (Flashback) OC**
and master the few things we can do.
**[18:03] (Flashback) OC**
No matter the situation,
swing the bat all the way.
**[18:07] (Flashback) OC**
Swing hard.
**[18:13] (Flashback) OC**
Let's master that first.
**[18:21] O1**
*It's high!*
**[18:22] O1**
*Don't wait for every pitch to come in.*
**[18:26] O1**
*Hit it before it comes in!*
**[18:32] C1**
Straight to center field!
**[18:34] C2**
They were having a hard time
against Sawamura,
**[18:36] C2**
but the second and third batters
both hit off of him!
**[18:37] Ot**
Kawakami!
**[18:40] C3**
Looks like we'll get to see some action now!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and first baseman, Kasuga-kun.
**[18:49] S1**
I'm sure he jammed him
with the moving fastball,
**[18:51] S1**
but that's where the metal bat comes in.
**[18:53] S1**
If you swing hard, it flies.
**[18:57] Ch**
They're getting used to his pitch, as well.
**[19:00] Mi**
Time out, please!
**[19:02] Mi**
* He's way too distracted*
* because of the balk in the first inning.*
**[19:06] Mi**
*His pitches are way too high.*
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[19:11] Sa**
I'm fine!
**[19:12] Sa**
Don't mind me!
**[19:14] Sa**
You all worked so hard
to turn the game around.
**[19:17] Sa**
I won't give it up so—
**[19:24] Ku**
You're way too stiff!
**[19:26] Ku**
Stop making a fuss over a couple of runners!
**[19:29] Ha**
Nice kick.
**[19:30] Ku**
It's still the sixth inning!
**[19:32] Ku**
Pitch with composure!
**[19:34] Sa**
Did you really have to kick me?
**[19:36] Ku**
Words weren't gonna get through to you!
**[19:39] Ku**
Stupid.
**[19:41] Ku**
We were starting
to acknowledge your abilities,
**[19:45] Ku**
but it looks like we'll put that on hold.
**[19:57] Ma**
We were all starting to think
you've become pretty reliable.
**[20:02] Ma**
Pitch with confidence!
**[20:16] Ku**
What's gotten into him?
**[20:19] Mi**
He's frozen.
**[20:20] Ka**
Sawamura.
**[20:21] Sa**
Well, well, well!
**[20:23] Sa**
Why didn't you tell me so sooner?
**[20:27] Sa**
I see!
**[20:29] Sa**
I see! I see!
**[20:30] Ha**
What have we done?
**[20:32] Ma**
We've only just *started!*
**[20:35] Ku**
He's not listening at all.
**[20:37] Mi**
Sawamura.
**[20:40] Mi**
Bottom of the sixth, one out,
and runners on first and second.
**[20:44] Mi**
The cleanup is up.
**[20:45] Mi**
You know what's going on?
**[20:47] Mi**
Oya's started to swing sooner.
**[20:51] Mi**
They're all going after your fastball.
**[20:55] Sa**
I see!
**[20:56] Sa**
You're a genius, Captain!
**[20:57] Sa**
No wonder they've been hitting!
**[20:59] Ku**
He makes me want to kill him.
**[21:01] Mi**
Control your throws.
**[21:03] Mi**
Give me a good low and away.
**[21:05] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[21:06] Mi**
And on top of that,
**[21:09] Mi**
if you give me the change-up,
**[21:11] Mi**
it'll be even better.
**[21:14] Ha**
You can't be tense.
**[21:16] Ha**
Isn't that right?
**[21:18] Ka**
Just remember the first time you threw it.
**[21:22] Ku**
I have a little faith in you.
**[21:27] Ma**
Go get him, Sawamura.
**[21:31] Sa**
I can feel it.
**[21:33] Sa**
I can feel your expectations
weighing on my body!
**[21:37] Sa**
Can I do it?
**[21:39] Sa**
Can I really do it?
**[21:42] Ma**
Don't get carried away, stupid!
**[21:46] Ku**
Do it before you say it!
**[21:48] Sa**
Ouch!
**[21:49] Ha**
Eijun-kun, stop.
**[21:51] Sa**
Not you, too, Harucchi!
**[21:53] Ma**
Stay focused here!
**[21:55] Ku**
We're sparring when we get back.
**[21:57] Sa**
Please, not today!
**[21:58] Ka**
Let's do this.
**[23:30] Sa**
Can I do it?
**[23:31] Sa**
Can I really do it?
**[23:33] Mi**
Bottom of the sixth.
**[23:34] Mi**
With two runners on bases,
their cleanup is up.
**[23:37] S1**
If he had an off-speed pitch here,
**[23:39] S1**
he could step up his game.
**[23:42] Sa**
I'm shivering.
**[23:43] Sa**
No, I'm excited.
**[23:44] Mi**
Let's do it, Sawamura!
**[23:45] Sa**
It feels so good to have
people counting on me.
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Zeal.
***SIGN*** Zeal
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 25 - Zeal
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**[00:01] Ku**
Stupid.
**[00:02] Ku**
We were starting
to acknowledge your abilities,
**[00:06] Ku**
but it looks like we'll put that on hold.
**[00:13] Ma**
We were all starting to think
you've become pretty reliable.
**[00:18] Ma**
Pitch with confidence!
***SIGN*** Seido
Oya
**[00:21] Mi**
* Bottom of the sixth and*
* runners on first and second.*
**[00:25] Mi**
*We're only up by one run.*
**[00:28] Mi**
*Their cleanup, Kasuga, is up.*
**[00:33] Mi**
* This is the best opportunity*
* they've had since the first inning.*
**[00:39] Mi**
*Let's defend it, Sawamura.*
**[00:42] O1**
*I'll score with my bat.*
**[00:46] Ka**
*He bunted in the first inning.*
**[00:51] Ma**
*The runners might try something, too.*
**[00:54] Mi**
*Use the corner spaciously,*
**[00:56] Mi**
*and give me a low pitch.*
**[00:58] Mi**
*Low and outside.*
**[01:00] Mi**
* It's the most effective pitch*
* against batters who swing early.*
***SIGN*** Zeal
**[02:55] Um**
Foul!
**[02:58] Sa**
That was close!
**[03:05] O1**
Thanks.
**[03:07] Mi**
*It was a little high,*
**[03:09] Mi**
*but he reacted to the outside pitch.*
**[03:12] Mi**
* I guess they're not all trying*
* to pull every pitch.*
**[03:17] OC**
*Kasuga and Yamazato.*
**[03:20] OC**
*These two had their own style already.*
**[03:25] OC**
* I didn't need to teach them*
* from the ground up like the others.*
**[03:30] OC**
*I told them to hone their own styles*
**[03:34] OC**
* and become batters*
* who'll be feared by strong teams.*
**[03:39] OC**
*I've set their bars high.*
**[03:46] Um**
Foul!
**[03:48] S1**
He reacted to the high and inside, too.
**[03:51] S2**
That batter's good.
**[03:53] C1**
Maybe his pitches have gotten slower.
**[03:55] C2**
I wonder if he's tired.
**[03:59] M1**
*He's only at 56 pitches in the sixth inning.*
**[04:05] C1**
Another inside!
**[04:08] S1**
Two insides in a row.
**[04:10] S2**
So they'll finish with an outside?
**[04:12] S3**
But that batter's reacting well to fastballs.
**[04:16] S4**
If Sawamura had a breaking ball or something,
**[04:19] S4**
he could really step up his game.
**[04:24] (Flashback) Mi**
Chris-senpai.
**[04:26] (Flashback) Mi**
We're playing Oya this Sunday.
**[04:29] (Flashback) Mi**
If you're free, could you come watch?
**[04:33] (Flashback) Mi**
Sawamura's starting,
**[04:35] (Flashback) Mi**
and he's grown a lot
after overcoming the yips.
**[04:40] (Flashback) Mi**
If the pitch we're working on
works at the game,
**[04:43] (Flashback) Mi**
he might get on the same level as Furuya.
**[04:48] (Flashback) Ch**
This is rare.
**[04:50] (Flashback) Ch**
You're giving him a lot of praise.
**[05:03] Oc**
*This is it.*
**[05:05] Oc**
* If he can pitch the*
* breaking ball right here,*
**[05:09] Oc**
*he'll be a reliable pitcher.*
**[05:15] Ku**
Sawamura, let's go!
**[05:16] Ma**
You've got him cornered! Let's go!
**[05:19] Ka**
Pitch to contact!
**[05:20] Ha**
Focus on the batter!
**[05:25] Sa**
*I'm shivering?*
**[05:26] Sa**
*No, my heart's racing.*
**[05:30] Sa**
*Am I excited?*
**[05:31] Sa**
*Am I scared?*
**[05:33] Sa**
*What is this feeling?*
**[05:36] Sa**
* It feels so good to have*
* people counting on me.*
**[06:00] Um**
Strike!
**[06:02] Um**
Batter out!
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and right fielder, Yamazato-kun.
**[06:21] C1**
He popped it!
**[06:28] S1**
Yes!
**[06:29] S2**
He didn't concede any runs
**[06:32] S2**
after having two runners with one out!
**[06:34] S3**
Sawamura, way to go!
**[06:35] Sa**
Let's go!
**[06:37] SS**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
***SIGN*** Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[06:40] SS**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
**[06:43] Sa**
That's my chant!
***SIGN*** Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[06:45] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[06:46] Ha**
Are you trying to take it back?
**[06:48] R2**
With a one-run lead for Seido,
**[06:52] R2**
the game goes into the final phase.
**[06:55] O1**
Damn.
**[06:56] O1**
The change-up keeps crossing my mind!
**[06:58] O2**
Were they hiding it all this time?
**[07:01] O3**
Was this their plan from the beginning?
**[07:12] Go**
It's too soon to say that.
**[07:15] Go**
It might've just been a fluke.
**[07:19] O4**
Fluke?
**[07:21] Go**
I've been winging a few things, too.
**[07:24] Go**
Let's not overestimate their pitcher.
**[07:28] O1**
Go-chan.
**[07:33] O2**
That's true.
**[07:34] Go**
Right?
**[07:36] OC**
*This is something he's born with.*
**[07:40] OC**
*People tend to lose hope*
**[07:42] OC**
* in close games because of*
* our limited practice time.*
**[07:46] OC**
* Many players can't overcome*
* the confidence of the best teams,*
**[07:52] OC**
*but Wakabayashi doesn't show it.*
**[07:57] OC**
*This is how you get your team's trust.*
**[08:01] O1**
We still have three innings!
**[08:03] O2**
Let's get it back!
**[08:04] O3**
Yeah!
**[08:06] Go**
Let's go!
**[08:10] Go**
*I can't lose heart.*
**[08:13] Go**
*I chose this path myself.*
**[08:16] Go**
* I may have had the choice*
* to test myself at a private school.*
**[08:24] T1**
* They're leading by a run*
* with the game approaching its end.*
**[08:27] T1**
* They haven't changed*
* their style in coming to nationals.*
**[08:31] T1**
*Will Oya High School prove the strength*
**[08:33] T1**
*of a public institution here at nationals?*
**[08:37] Go**
*But the team I saw that day...*
**[08:41] Go**
* ...drew me in more than*
* any other team I'd seen before.*
**[08:59] Sa**
Let's go!
**[09:03] Go**
*A scholarly athlete.*
**[09:05] Go**
* I thought it was a dumb phrase*
* adults made up,*
**[09:11] Go**
* but it's really kept*
* my days busy and fulfilling.*
**[09:16] Go**
*We don't practice nearly as much,*
**[09:19] Go**
*but...*
**[09:24] Go**
*...that doesn't mean...*
**[09:27] Go**
*...we like baseball any less!*
**[09:30] C1**
Right for shortstop!
**[09:32] Um**
Out!
**[09:34] C2**
Three for three!
**[09:36] C3**
Nice work, Wakabayashi!
**[09:38] O1**
Nice pitch, Go-chan!
**[09:40] O2**
Nice pitch!
**[09:40] O3**
You pull through when it counts!
**[09:42] O4**
You're the man!
**[09:47] Ot**
He's good.
**[09:49] Mi**
We knock them down,
and they get right back up.
**[09:51] Mi**
They're really resilient.
**[09:54] Mi**
Let's get the first batter out to get rolling.
**[10:01] Sa**
I can't...
**[10:07] Sa**
I can't wait to stand on the mound again.
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
***SIGN*** Batting first in the bottom of the seventh
***SIGN*** is the sixth batter and center fielder, Kato-kun.
**[10:24] Um**
Strike!
**[10:29] Um**
Strike two!
**[10:38] Um**
Strike!
**[10:39] Um**
Batter out!
**[10:40] S1**
Way on the outside!
**[10:41] S2**
Swing and miss!
**[10:43] S3**
Yes! Yes!
**[10:45] Yu**
His ins and outs are perfect.
***SIGN*** Batting seventh and third baseman, Ito-kun.
**[10:53] O1**
* He didn't use the change-up*
* against the lefties.*
**[10:58] O1**
* Maybe Go-chan was right,*
* and it was just a fluke.*
**[11:02] O1**
*I'll just focus on the fastball.*
**[11:13] Um**
Strike!
**[11:16] R1**
Incredible.
**[11:17] R1**
His timing was way off.
**[11:19] R2**
If they focus on the fastball
and he throws the change-up,
**[11:23] R2**
they can't do anything.
**[11:25] R2**
It's exactly what Seido wants.
**[11:29] R2**
I bet Miyuki-kun enjoys catching for him.
**[11:34] Um**
Strike!
**[11:37] S1**
You've got him cornered!
**[11:39] S2**
He's on a roll.
**[11:41] R2**
* Just one breaking ball made*
* the biggest difference for this pitcher.*
**[11:49] Um**
Strike!
**[11:50] Um**
Batter out!
**[11:55] S1**
T-Two strikeouts in a row!
***SIGN*** Seido Oya
***SIGN*** Batting eighth and left fielder, Maki-kun.
**[12:13] C1**
That change-up is really hurting.
**[12:16] C2**
The batters can't find a pitch to focus on.
**[12:28] Um**
Foul!
**[12:30] C1**
A bunt on the first pitch?
**[12:31] C2**
It's two outs.
**[12:32] C3**
They're trying something new.
**[12:34] C4**
It's better than getting struck out, but...
**[12:40] C5**
It just means Oya's really got their hands full
**[12:43] C5**
with the first-year pitcher.
**[12:49] O1**
*Damn. It moves a lot.*
**[12:58] Um**
Strike!
**[12:59] Um**
Batter out!
**[13:01] S1**
Way on the outside!
**[13:02] S2**
He couldn't even react!
**[13:06] S3**
H-He got three strikeouts in a row!
**[13:09] S4**
Seriously?
**[13:10] S5**
Wow!
**[13:11] S6**
This is unreal.
**[13:13] S6**
He's a different person!
***SIGN*** Wamura!
***SIGN*** Oh! Kanemaru!
**[13:17] Ka**
Wamura!
**[13:18] Sa**
Oh! Kanemaru!
**[13:21] S1**
He's surprised by it, too.
**[13:25] Mi**
*Oya's overly distracted by the change-up,*
**[13:29] Mi**
* but this kind of dominance*
* is a first for Sawamura.*
**[13:33] Ku**
I'll give it to you this inning.
**[13:36] Ma**
Just so you know!
**[13:38] Ma**
I always knew you could do it!
**[13:41] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
***SIGN*** Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[13:43] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
***SIGN*** Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[13:44] Ha**
He's got the crowd shouting back?
**[13:47] S1**
Two innings left.
**[13:49] S1**
He just might pitch until the end.
**[13:52] Ch**
Maybe.
**[13:53] Ch**
Kawakami's getting ready, though.
**[13:56] Ch**
So it depends on his pitch count.
**[13:58] S1**
I'll be impressed if he does it.
**[14:03] S2**
Nice pitch, Sawamura.
**[14:04] S3**
Nice pitch!
**[14:41] C1**
I-It's gone!
**[14:44] C2**
Home run!
**[14:45] S1**
Yeah!
**[14:48] S2**
A-Are you serious?
**[14:50] S3**
Wow!
**[14:51] S4**
Isn't that a wooden bat?
**[14:54] C1**
Wakabayashi was pitching really well,
**[14:56] C1**
but that one really hurt there.
**[14:59] Sa**
Harucchi...
**[15:01] Sa**
He...
**[15:02] Sa**
All for me.
**[15:04] To**
That timing was perfect.
**[15:06] To**
It went far.
**[15:07] Ka**
I bet he's red as a tomato.
**[15:11] S1**
The score's 4-2 now!
**[15:12] S1**
Seido's up by two!
**[15:16] Mi**
That was a really clean arc.
**[15:18] Mi**
Were you going for it?
**[15:19] Ha**
Well, I didn't think it'd go over.
**[15:22] S1**
He can hit long, too, huh?
**[15:24] S1**
That's cool!
**[15:28] R2**
A little high in the middle.
**[15:30] R2**
It was an uncommonly easy pitch,
coming from Wakabayashi-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.
**[15:40] R2**
*Was he too focused on the next batter?*
**[15:44] R2**
* Or was he not expecting*
* anything long from him?*
**[15:51] (Flashback) Oc**
To be blunt, you're not strong enough.
**[15:53] (Flashback) Oc**
You're too weak to use a wooden bat.
**[16:01] O1**
Go-chan, switch gears.
**[16:03] O2**
One out!
**[16:05] RC**
Oya hasn't found a way to score yet.
**[16:10] RC**
That run was really big.
**[16:13] RC**
It might've crushed their confidence.
**[16:15] RC**
But I have to say,
that southpaw really grew fast.
**[16:21] RC**
He pitched at a good tempo,
and it carried over to the batting.
**[16:25] RC**
He influences the team
in a positive manner.
**[16:30] RC**
With a player like him,
the team will get better.
**[16:36] Sa**
Don't get carried away
because of just one home run!
**[16:38] Ha**
I won't.
**[16:42] RC**
*Their team last fall grew every game, too.*
**[16:46] RC**
*He builds a strong team every year.*
**[16:50] RC**
*He's quite the coach, despite his young age.*
**[16:55] RC**
*But Maki's had a change of heart*
**[16:58] RC**
*since his loss this summer.*
**[17:01] RC**
*He's gotten even bigger since then.*
**[17:05] RC**
*By that, I don't mean he's gotten taller.*
**[17:12] R1**
Yosuke!
**[17:13] R1**
Let's get moving soon.
**[17:15] R1**
The six-hole hit an RBI for another run.
**[17:18] R2**
I guess that means Seido wins.
**[17:21] R3**
Wait. Furuya's not pitching, right?
**[17:23] R4**
They have Kawakami, too.
And did you see Sawamura?
**[17:27] R4**
Seido's like the land of pitchers now.
**[17:31] Ma**
It doesn't matter how many pitchers you have.
**[17:37] Ma**
Only one can stand on the mound.
**[17:45] Ot**
I understand how you feel very clearly,
**[17:47] Ot**
but let's keep it down today.
**[17:49] Ot**
Okay, Furuya?
**[17:50] ---**
Now, let's go!
**[17:52] Ka**
Kawakami's getting ready, too.
**[17:55] Ka**
Go as far as you can go.
**[18:00] Yu**
He's walking out.
**[18:03] S1**
The last inning, with a four-run lead.
**[18:08] S2**
Looks like Sawamura's pitching until the end.
**[18:28] Um**
Strike!
**[18:31] Um**
Foul!
**[18:57] Um**
Out!
**[19:09] R1**
Those two make a great pair!
**[19:13] R1**
Just one more out until
Seido makes the semifinals.
**[19:19] R1**
Oya has its back to the wall.
**[19:23] R2**
Yeah.
**[19:25] R2**
One more out.
**[19:27] R2**
Will Seido end it here?
**[19:31] R2**
Or will Oya come back?
**[19:35] O1**
*Right in the middle!*
**[19:47] Um**
Out!
**[19:53] Um**
Game set!
**[19:57] S1**
He took out the last batter with one pitch!
**[20:00] S2**
He pitched until the end!
**[20:02] S3**
We're in the semifinals!
**[20:08] R2**
Only three hits in the game.
**[20:10] R2**
The Oya players tried their best,
**[20:13] R2**
but they couldn't figure him out until the end.
**[20:18] R1**
I was surprised by
his breaking ball and his reliability.
**[20:22] R1**
He's really made remarkable progress.
**[20:25] Sa**
Stand straight! Stand straight!
**[20:27] Sa**
Stand straight!
**[20:28] SS**
Good game!
**[20:31] S1**
Nice game!
**[20:32] S2**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[20:34] S3**
Let's go!
**[20:36] S4**
Don't get cocky!
**[20:43] Go**
*Freaking private baseball school.*
**[20:45] Go**
*Damn it.*
**[20:49] O1**
Go-chan.
**[20:52] Go**
Don't say we played well.
**[20:57] Go**
In the end,
**[20:59] Go**
we just weren't good enough.
**[21:03] O2**
*Go-chan.*
**[21:06] O1**
Well played against Seido!
**[21:09] O2**
Don't cry, Wakabayashi!
**[21:11] Go**
*Shut up.*
**[21:13] O3**
Nice game!
**[21:14] Go**
*Shut up.*
**[21:18] Go**
*It doesn't matter how we played.*
**[21:20] Go**
*A loss is a loss.*
**[21:22] Go**
*We can't change that.*
**[21:30] Go**
I...
**[21:31] Go**
...wasn't good enough.
**[21:38] Go**
*I can't be satisfied by this loss.*
**[21:41] Go**
*I need to improve.*
***SIGN*** Tokyo Fall Tournament Round 4
(W. Tokyo) Seido 6 - 2 Oya (E. Tokyo)
***SIGN*** Seido High School
advances to the semifinals
**[23:30] Mi**
Sawamura's great pitching helped us beat Oya
**[23:33] Mi**
and grab the first spot in the semis.
**[23:34] Sa**
What's that?
I'm like a different person?
**[23:38] Mi**
Sensen or Seiko?
**[23:39] Mi**
Who will we face next?
**[23:41] Sa**
I knew I was!
**[23:42] Sa**
I got Chris-senpai's seal of approval!
**[23:45] Mi**
The top four lock in their spots.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Conceited Underclassman.
***SIGN*** The Conceited Underclassman
**[23:51] Sa**
Are you talking about me?
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 26 - The Conceited Underclassman
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:02] Um**
Game set!
**[00:04] S1**
He took out the last batter
with one pitch!
**[00:07] S2**
He pitched until the end!
**[00:09] S3**
We're in the semifinals!
**[00:14] SS**
Good game!
**[00:17] Ku**
Hurry up! And don't forget anything!
**[00:19] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[00:27] Mi**
*Maki.*
**[00:29] TM**
Hey, Maki!
**[00:30] TM**
Don't stand in front of the door.
**[00:32] TM**
You're in their way.
**[00:34] TM**
Don't space out, big man.
**[00:39] TM**
You made the semifinals
without your ace.
**[00:41] TM**
Your team's in great shape.
**[00:44] Ka**
Thank you.
**[00:45] Ka**
It's the result of the players
thinking and acting on their own.
**[00:49] TM**
Is that so?
**[00:51] TM**
* Stop bragging to your*
* potential next opponent.*
**[00:56] TM**
*I'm so envious.*
***SIGN*** The Conceited Underclassman
**[02:33] Yu**
Nice calls out there.
**[02:34] Yu**
The change-up timing was perfect.
**[02:37] Mi**
Tetsu-san.
**[02:38] Sa**
M-Master!
**[02:40] Sa**
You were here today?
**[02:41] Ch**
Yeah.
**[02:42] Ch**
I was watching it from the first inning.
**[02:44] Sa**
Thank you!
**[02:47] Ch**
You've gotten really good.
**[02:50] Sa**
Oh, is that so?
**[02:51] Sa**
I was thinking maybe I had,
and I was right.
**[02:55] Sa**
I've gotten really good.
**[02:57] Sa**
I got Chris-senpai's
seal of approval!
**[03:01] S1**
How about you shut up now, Sawamura?
**[03:03] Sa**
In addition to the low-and-away
you taught me,
**[03:06] Sa**
I've got a change-up now!
**[03:08] Sa**
Eijun Sawamura is a true man!
**[03:10] Sa**
I evolve nonstop every day.
**[03:13] Sa**
I don't know what to say.
**[03:15] Sa**
In any case, I'm afraid
of my own talent.
**[03:18] S1**
No matter how well you pitch,
you're still stupid.
**[03:21] S2**
Well, that's comforting.
**[03:27] Ha**
Who's that?
**[03:28] Ha**
Someone you know?
**[03:34] To**
Your grandpa?
**[03:35] Ha**
He came to watch?
**[03:38] Ka**
Wait. From Hokkaido?
**[03:40] Re**
Your grandfather
lives in Tokyo, right?
**[03:44] Re**
You moved to Hokkaido
due to your parents' work,
**[03:47] Re**
but you're originally
from here, right?
**[03:49] SS**
I see.
***SIGN*** I see
**[03:51] Re**
I heard he's been to nationals, too.
**[03:56] [SONG] On-screen**
Everyone is
unexpectedly curious.
**[03:56] S1**
Huh... Tell me more.
**[03:59] S2**
Which school did he attend?
**[04:01] To**
So did he teach you baseball?
**[04:04] Ku**
It's too bad you couldn't play
with him watching.
**[04:11] Ku**
I'm close with my grandpa, too.
**[04:22] (Flashback) FG**
You're just gonna watch from here?
**[04:28] (Flashback) FG**
Are you afraid to join them
**[04:32] (Flashback) FG**
because you might get
treated as an outcast?
**[04:36] (Flashback) FG**
Don't just stand and wait for someone
to pull you away from the sidelines.
**[04:40] (Flashback) FG**
It doesn't happen.
**[04:45] (Flashback) FG**
Don't close your heart.
**[04:48] (Flashback) FG**
Express your will.
**[04:51] (Flashback) FG**
If you truly want something,
I'll be on your side.
**[05:02] [SONG] On-screen**
Expressing his will
**[05:03] Ot**
I get it, Furuya!
**[05:05] Ot**
Do your best next game!
**[05:06] Ot**
You're our ace, after all!
**[05:09] S1**
I see.
**[05:10] S1**
He was able to come out to Tokyo
because of his grandpa.
**[05:15] S2**
Yeah! Makes sense!
**[05:16] S1**
I guess it makes sense.
**[05:18] S1**
His parents wouldn't let him
come out on his own.
**[05:29] Sa**
*Grandpa, huh?*
**[05:32] (Flashback) SG**
Don't get conceited!
**[05:34] Sa**
What?
**[05:44] C1**
So close!
**[05:45] C1**
But not enough!
**[05:46] C2**
It was a big hit, though.
**[05:48] T1**
Nice, Maki!
**[05:49] T2**
That's our ace!
**[05:51] T3**
Three for three again!
**[05:53] TC**
You're pitching way too hard already.
**[05:56] TC**
You're not gonna last until the end.
**[05:58] TC**
And it's too soon to be
pumping your fist.
**[06:03] TC**
* The game just started,*
* but he's dripping wet.*
**[06:08] U1**
I thought I had it.
**[06:10] U1**
So close!
**[06:11] U2**
Not even!
**[06:13] U2**
I'd hit that far with a love tap!
**[06:16] U3**
I'd only need the wind.
**[06:18] U1**
Wind? Shut up, stupid!
**[06:21] TC**
Those guys have strong builds,
**[06:24] TC**
and they're all swinging hard.
**[06:27] TC**
He must feel immense pressure.
**[06:30] UC**
All right! Stay sharp on defense!
**[06:33] UC**
Did I tell you?
**[06:34] UC**
Coach Kumakiri's watching
from the stands today.
**[06:37] UC**
If you mess up, you're gonna get it.
**[06:42] U1**
Kumamon's here today?
**[06:43] U2**
Where? Where?
**[06:45] U3**
Are you serious?
**[06:46] UC**
Don't get flustered!
**[06:47] UC**
Get out there already!
**[06:50] C1**
Did Seiko change their style?
**[06:53] C2**
Is Coach Kumakiri in the dugout?
**[06:56] C2**
I can't hear his voice.
**[06:58] C3**
He took responsbility for their loss
in the summer and stepped down.
**[07:03] C4**
Seriously?
**[07:04] C5**
Well, the team had
a bunch of star players.
**[07:07] C6**
I heard he was suspended.
**[07:09] C7**
Oga-san's in charge of
the fall tournament.
**[07:18] Ha**
That pitch looks heavy.
**[07:19] Mi**
Despite his physique,
his sliders are good.
**[07:26] U1**
Nice! Strike out!
**[07:29] U2**
Our ace is dead even with their ace!
**[07:31] U2**
Three for three!
**[07:33] C1**
Is it gonna be a pitchers' battle?
**[07:35] TC**
I told them not to swing at that.
**[07:38] TC**
What are they doing?
**[07:45] TC**
This is a test of endurance, Maki.
**[07:48] TC**
* Overcome games like this,*
* and get even better.*
**[07:54] Wa**
They're dead even from the start.
***SIGN*** Seiko Sensen
**[07:57] Wa**
The first run could play
a key role this game.
**[08:19] C1**
It's gone!
**[08:21] C2**
Wow!
**[08:23] U1**
Let's go!
**[08:24] C3**
Their cleanup, Nakata,
hit a huge one!
**[08:40] C4**
It's gone!
**[08:41] C4**
Three home runs in a row!
**[08:43] U2**
Let's go!
**[08:45] C5**
They took down the giant!
**[08:48] [SONG] On-screen**
Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium
**[09:01] C1**
A double play!
**[09:03] C2**
Nice play!
**[09:03] C3**
What a catch by the second baseman!
**[09:06] T1**
Nice!
**[09:07] C4**
That's a big help for Maki.
**[09:09] TC**
That's it.
**[09:11] TC**
Nice catch.
**[09:13] TC**
You guys need to support Maki
with your defense.
**[09:16] TC**
Get some runs while you're at it, too.
**[09:22] U1**
Damn!
**[09:23] U1**
I'll hit it through his glove next time!
**[09:25] U2**
No, hit the glove out of the park.
**[09:28] C1**
6-3 after the top of the eighth.
**[09:31] C1**
Seiko's leading by three.
***SIGN*** Seiko Sensen
**[09:33] C2**
Two more innings.
**[09:34] C2**
Can Sensen come back?
**[09:36] T1**
It's not over yet.
**[09:38] T1**
Let's do this, Yosuke.
**[09:40] Mi**
I thought the three home runs
had settled the game, but...
**[09:44] S1**
Three runs are more than possible.
**[09:47] S2**
I'm impressed they held their ground.
**[09:48] Ka**
The Seiko players are so huge.
**[09:52] Ka**
How much do they eat?
***SIGN*** Seiko Academy has announced a change in players.
**[10:00] UC**
Focus here!
***SIGN*** Ogawa-kun will replace Ihara-kun in center field as pitcher.
***SIGN*** Kojima-kun, playing pitcher, will play center field.
***SIGN*** Batting third and center fielder, Kojima-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting seventh and pitcher, Ogawa-kun.
**[10:18] U1**
Easy peasy.
**[10:19] Sa**
The new one's even bigger!
**[10:22] Ha**
The catcher looks even smaller now.
**[10:27] U2**
Sensen's still fighting strong.
**[10:29] U2**
Don't take them easy, Yone.
**[10:31] U2**
We'll take them out one at a time.
**[10:35] U1**
Masu-san, why am I not the starter?
**[10:40] U1**
I don't think I get along well
with Ogacchi.
**[10:42] U2**
It's because you messed
with your eyebrows!
**[10:44] U1**
Doesn't it look nice?
**[10:45] U2**
No!
**[10:48] U2**
Fielders, stay focused!
**[10:50] U2**
He's gonna need you!
**[10:52] U3**
Yeah!
**[10:53] U4**
Leave it to us!
**[10:54] U1**
Where's the faith?
**[10:56] U2**
If you want faith, then get the outs!
**[11:14] S1**
He throws fast.
**[11:16] S2**
Seiko still has a pitcher like this?
**[11:19] Ku**
He's a first-year, right?
**[11:26] Um**
Ball four!
**[11:28] U1**
Hey, stupid!
**[11:29] U1**
Don't get cocky!
**[11:30] U1**
What's with your control?
It's way too high!
**[11:33] U1**
Take it seriously!
**[11:35] An**
Batting fifth and pitcher, Maki-kun.
**[11:46] U1**
*We're up by a few runs.*
**[11:47] U1**
* If you want to be the ace,*
* then take him out, Tsune!*
**[11:51] U2**
*Yes, sir.*
**[11:52] U3**
We've got your back, Tsunematsu!
**[11:55] U4**
Come on, Yosuke!
**[11:57] T1**
Let's stay focused!
**[11:59] T2**
Maki!
**[12:01] T3**
*I'll take back the runs I give up.*
**[12:05] T3**
*That's how I've always played.*
**[12:09] T3**
*But this time, I'll bat for the team.*
**[12:13] T3**
*And trust the follow-up.*
**[12:21] T3**
*I'm going to nationals with this team.*
**[12:31] C1**
Straight onto the fence!
**[12:34] C2**
He's going for home!
**[12:42] Um**
Out!
**[12:47] C3**
What a beautiful relay!
**[12:50] C4**
Seiko prevented the run!
**[12:54] [SONG] On-screen**
Meiji Jingu Sub Stadium
**[12:58] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[13:00] Um**
Game set!
**[13:01] U1**
Yeah!
**[13:02] U2**
Game over!
**[13:04] Ma**
So they're our next opponent.
**[13:13] R2**
After losing at the first round
in the summer,
**[13:16] R2**
they've bounced back
to the semifinals.
**[13:19] R1**
They took down Maki-kun
with brute force.
**[13:22] R1**
It's the complete opposite of Oya.
**[13:25] R1**
It has to be tough for the pitchers
**[13:26] R1**
with their batters
swinging so energetically.
**[13:29] R2**
Once they get rolling,
they could really blow up the game.
**[13:33] R2**
The next game will depend on
breaking ball combinations and control.
**[13:44] Mi**
* Sawamura gave an impressive*
* performance today.*
**[13:48] Mi**
*Furuya and Sawamura.*
**[13:50] Mi**
* How do I make use of those two*
* extremely different pitchers?*
**[13:56] Oc**
* The two first-years are*
* strong-spirited and aggressive.*
**[14:00] Oc**
*It's up to Miyuki to sway the batters,*
**[14:04] Oc**
* but against batters who swing*
* a lot, that one is most effective.*
***SIGN*** The next day
***SIGN*** Kasuga Yakushi
**[14:28] Mi**
*Block C, Yakushi High School.*
***SIGN*** Ichidai Saikai Kanda
**[14:37] Mi**
*Block D, Ichidai Third High School.*
**[14:40] Mi**
The usual members advanced
to the semifinals.
***SIGN*** Seiko Academy
***SIGN*** Seido High School
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School
***SIGN*** Ichidai Third High School
**[14:51] Mi**
The top four are finalized.
***SIGN*** Inashiro Vocational High School
**[14:57] R1**
Kokai U Sagara High?
**[14:59] R1**
Seriously?
**[15:01] R1**
They didn't meet in the fall tournament, but...
**[15:04] R2**
The fall tournament's
busy with the semifinals.
**[15:08] R1**
Well, this is an exciting match-up.
**[15:18] C1**
Straight to right-center field!
**[15:20] C2**
That's the second run
this inning for Sagara!
**[15:25] C3**
It's rare to see Narumiya
giving up so many hits.
**[15:27] C4**
So it was true he hasn't
been doing well since summer.
**[15:31] C5**
He pitched too much at nationals.
**[15:33] C5**
He lost the fall tournament early on,
**[15:36] C5**
so everyone thought
he'd play in the sport festival,
**[15:38] C5**
but he didn't.
**[15:41] C6**
So he must be in really bad shape.
**[16:01] Um**
Out!
**[16:02] I1**
Yeah!
**[16:03] I2**
Nice third!
**[16:05] C1**
They somehow ended the inning.
**[16:07] C2**
But that was a good hit, too.
**[16:12] C3**
Did he change a bit?
**[16:14] C4**
He seems more mature.
**[16:17] Na**
Itsuki!
**[16:19] Na**
Why did you ask for an outside there?
**[16:22] It**
Oh, well.
**[16:23] It**
The batter was standing
far from the base,
**[16:26] It**
so I thought an inside pitch
would be easy to hit for him.
**[16:30] Na**
He's standing back because
he's afraid of the inside pitch.
**[16:36] Na**
Throw a bunch of insides to batters like him.
**[16:40] Na**
Until they get sick of it.
**[16:46] Na**
What do you want?
**[16:47] It**
Oh, well.
**[16:49] It**
You weren't shaking your head
at my calls at all,
**[16:52] It**
so I was wondering why.
**[16:59] It**
Are you trying to play on my level?
**[17:05] It**
If you are, then please don't.
**[17:13] It**
I know I'm not good enough yet,
**[17:16] It**
but I'll get to where you are.
**[17:20] I1**
Itsuki.
**[17:22] It**
So please shake your head
more selfishly!
**[17:26] It**
I'll make the calls you want to see.
**[17:33] Na**
Nosy, conceited, and overconfident!
**[17:37] Na**
Following your calls
is why we're down runs.
**[17:43] Na**
You'll get to where I am?
**[17:45] Na**
Like I'd let you catch me!
**[17:47] Na**
No matter how much you improve,
**[17:49] Na**
I'm gonna get even better!
**[17:52] Na**
Way, way better!
**[17:53] Na**
So much so you won't
even be able to see me!
**[17:56] It**
I'll keep chasing!
**[17:57] It**
Until I see your back!
**[17:58] Na**
What you'll see will
just be an afterimage!
**[18:00] Na**
Too bad, Itsuki!
Just an afterimage!
**[18:03] It**
Why are you being
stubborn about this?
**[18:05] C1**
Is the battery all right?
**[18:08] It**
You're not a kid anymore!
**[18:09] Na**
Yes, I am!
**[18:10] Na**
High schoolers are kids!
**[18:13] C1**
Oh, it's nothing unusual.
**[18:16] C2**
The Tadano kid's doing his best to keep up.
**[18:19] C3**
There aren't many people
who can talk to Narumiya like that.
**[18:37] (Flashback) I1**
Huh? Narumiya?
**[18:39] (Flashback) I2**
What? He's back already?
**[18:42] (Flashback) I3**
There goes our bet
on how long he'd cry in bed.
**[18:53] (Flashback) Na**
You guys have realized, too, haven't you?
**[18:58] (Flashback) Na**
We were only able to do
as we pleased until now because
**[19:01] (Flashback) Na**
the third-years kept
the whole team in check.
**[19:07] (Flashback) Na**
The last team was really strong.
**[19:10] (Flashback) Na**
But people might already
be saying our team is lacking.
**[19:22] (Flashback) Na**
So we've just gotta get what's lacking.
**[19:25] (Flashback) Na**
We have so much to do,
I have no time to be depressed.
**[19:35] I3**
*Well, he sure said it.*
**[19:39] I4**
*Damn.*
**[19:55] I4**
*Yeah!*
**[20:00] I4**
* We came here because of*
* Narumiya's invitation.*
**[20:06] I3**
*But we never saw him as our leader.*
**[20:12] I5**
Yeah!
**[20:13] Na**
What's going on now?
**[20:16] II**
*We can't lose.*
**[20:27] I1**
You seem to be trying
some new things.
**[20:30] Na**
Yeah.
**[20:31] Na**
The coach scheduled a ton of practice
games before the off-season.
**[20:36] Na**
But Itsuki's stubborn,
and he doesn't listen very well.
**[20:41] Na**
It's tough to control
a cheeky underclassman.
**[20:44] I1**
You're one to talk.
**[20:47] Na**
I wasn't even on his level
when I was a first-year.
**[20:49] I1**
You're still saying that?
**[20:51] Na**
For the draft,
**[20:53] Na**
you watch the TV with the coach
and the principal, right?
**[20:56] Na**
I heard a bunch of reporters come, too,
so it sounds like a pain.
**[21:00] I1**
Yeah.
**[21:01] I1**
It is a bit of a pain.
**[21:06] Na**
Well, wait for me over there.
**[21:10] Na**
The national champion pitcher.
**[21:13] Na**
I'll join you with that trophy.
**[21:20] I1**
It's the path I've chosen.
**[21:23] I1**
I'm ready to go to whoever wants me.
**[21:26] Na**
Wow! So cool.
**[21:30] I1**
*I guess I didn't need to worry too much.*
**[21:34] I1**
*He's already looking ahead.*
**[21:39] Na**
But you know,
**[21:40] Na**
why do I end up falling so hard?
**[21:44] I1**
What's wrong with it?
**[21:46] I1**
Think of it as a learning experience.
**[21:48] Na**
But it sucks.
**[21:50] Na**
I can see everything
I don't like about me.
**[21:52] I1**
Don't worry.
**[21:54] I1**
There's way more than
what you're seeing.
**[23:31] Mi**
The top four have been finalized,
**[23:32] Mi**
and our next opponent is
the batting team, Seiko Academy.
**[23:35] Ma**
We gotta worry about our
next opponent first.
**[23:36] Ma**
We can talk about the final after we win.
**[23:38] Ku**
Two more!
**[23:39] Ku**
We're all in this together!
**[23:41] Mi**
Yeah, definitely.
**[23:42] Ku**
Miyuki's open!
**[23:44] Ma**
I got it!
**[23:45] Sa**
Second-years!
**[23:46] Sa**
Why are you playing soccer?
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Step By Step.
***SIGN*** Step By Step
**[23:52] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 27 - Step By Step
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***SIGN*** Saturday, October 16
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[00:00] Ot**
I can't believe how well
Sawamura pitched against Oya.
**[00:05] Ot**
He pitched all nine innings!
**[00:08] Ot**
I've only seen our pitchers
do that in practice games.
**[00:11] Re**
Not to mention, he only threw 109 pitches.
**[00:14] Ot**
I got so excited when he got three strikeouts
in a row in the seventh inning.
**[00:18] Ot**
Could it be that you knew
**[00:20] Ot**
Sawamura would perform this well
if he learned a breaking ball?
**[00:25] Oc**
No, I didn't have any
expectations for him, actually.
**[00:30] Oc**
I taught him the change-up
through a process of elimination,
**[00:33] Oc**
and I didn't think he'd use it
in the game just days after.
**[00:37] Oc**
In fact, there was a higher risk
of breaking his form.
**[00:41] Oc**
Sometimes, it's better
to know something is impossible
**[00:44] Oc**
than to have a small doubt
in your mind about a small possibility.
**[00:48] Oc**
In fact, that's why I taught it to him.
**[00:51] Oc**
In any case, if we ignore
his slip-up in the first inning,
**[00:55] Oc**
I was genuinely surprised
he was able to pitch the change-up
**[00:58] Oc**
in a critical moment.
**[01:01] Oc**
That pitch really closed the game.
**[01:05] Oc**
Furuya couldn't play due to an injury,
**[01:08] Oc**
but I'm sure seeing Sawamura's performance
**[01:11] Oc**
will greatly enhance his motivation.
**[01:14] Oc**
It makes sense.
**[01:16] Oc**
"When the team grows as a whole,
the players strive to improve."
**[01:19] Oc**
I can see now why you kept
Sawamura on the team.
***SIGN*** Step By Step
**[03:03] Fu**
Yes, I'm fine.
**[03:06] Fu**
Doctor Higuchi said it's better now.
**[03:10] Fu**
I could've pitched yesterday's game, too.
**[03:14] S1**
Okay, great.
**[03:15] S1**
Let's get back to training, then.
**[03:21] Mi**
His fastball looks good.
**[03:23] S1**
Did it get faster?
**[03:26] Mi**
I don't know.
**[03:27] Mi**
It looks like it's faster on the plate, at least.
**[03:30] S1**
It must be because he can't
feel the ball on his fingertips
**[03:32] S1**
when he throws the change-up.
**[03:34] Mi**
A change-up that makes
the fastball even better.
**[03:37] Mi**
It couldn't be better.
**[03:39] Sa**
Can I try a lot of different things?
**[03:41] Sa**
Something I didn't try yesterday!
**[03:43] Mi**
Hey, don't get greedy!
**[03:45] Mi**
Hone the two you have first.
**[03:47] Sa**
Pitching is so fun right now!
**[03:50] Sa**
So I have to get greedy.
**[03:52] Mi**
*My goodness.*
**[03:53] Mi**
* If I don't keep him in check,*
* he's gonna pitch until he dies.*
**[03:58] Mi**
We have a game next weekend.
Don't wear yourself out!
**[04:01] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[04:04] Ku**
The other bracket is Yakushi vs. Ichidai.
**[04:07] Ku**
It's the summer rematch.
**[04:08] S1**
It's really fortunate for us that
we only have to play one of them.
**[04:13] S2**
I'm sure you all watched it from the stands,
**[04:15] S2**
but what really stood out was their power.
**[04:18] S2**
Their strong batters got
four home runs from Sensen's Maki.
**[04:23] Ku**
They lost really quickly in the summer,
**[04:25] Ku**
but their team looks solid.
**[04:27] S1**
A lot of people figured
they'd come up this year.
**[04:31] S2**
They reacted well to Maki's curveball, as well.
**[04:34] S2**
They wait and then outpower you, unlike Oya.
**[04:37] S2**
They just use brute force for everything.
**[04:39] Ku**
They don't care about a little jam.
**[04:42] Ku**
Looks like they're your arch nemesis.
**[04:45] Sa**
I beg to differ!
**[04:47] S2**
Since everyone swings hard every time,
**[04:50] S2**
we can't feed them any high balls.
**[04:53] S2**
Keeping the pitches low will be key.
**[04:56] S2**
They have two key pitchers.
**[04:58] S2**
The ace, Kojima, and a first-year
southpaw named Ogawa.
**[05:03] S2**
Ogawa pitched in the summer, as well.
**[05:05] S2**
He didn't last an inning then, though.
**[05:10] Ma**
Is the slider his best pitch?
**[05:12] Wa**
No, he has a screwball.
**[05:15] Wa**
But he's a first-year and doesn't
have precise control yet.
**[05:20] Wa**
Their ace's fastballs start
to come in high in the second half.
**[05:24] Wa**
So looking at it this way,
they throw a lot of meatballs.
**[05:27] Wa**
If we don't get distracted by their momentum
**[05:30] Wa**
and can get them on their meatballs,
**[05:32] Wa**
then we can take them down.
**[05:37] Ma**
You're the best! So simple!
**[05:39] Ma**
So easy to understand!
**[05:43] Ha**
You have that "it's up to me to hit" face,
**[05:46] Ha**
but you didn't get any hits yesterday, either.
**[05:50] Mi**
Let's think about the next game first.
**[05:52] Mi**
We can talk about the final after we win.
**[05:54] SS**
Yeah!
**[05:58] S1**
Sawamura, the coach wants to see you.
**[05:58] S2**
Ogawa's huge.
**[06:00] S3**
Is he from the Nishikawa Senior team?
**[06:00] Sa**
What? The boss?
**[06:02] S1**
Next week will be back-to-back.
**[06:04] S1**
Furuya was hurt, so Sawamura's
transformation really helps.
**[06:09] S2**
Yeah.
**[06:10] S2**
He's more consistent and reliable now.
**[06:13] S3**
Oh, it was Coach Ochiai who
taught him the change-up, right?
**[06:17] S4**
Wait. Really?
**[06:18] S5**
He gives me advice sometimes.
**[06:21] S4**
Hey! Me, too.
**[06:23] S4**
And he's accurate, too.
**[06:26] (Flashback) Oc**
You have to be more logical and efficient,
**[06:29] (Flashback) Oc**
build the proper muscles
with proper training,
**[06:31] (Flashback) Oc**
and increase the quality of every play.
**[06:34] (Flashback) Oc**
It's about time you guys
learned how to win in baseball.
**[06:38] Ka**
Zono-san, are you hitting the cage?
**[06:41] Ma**
Yeah, right now.
**[06:43] Ma**
Aso, you wanna come, too?
**[06:47] S1**
No, I'm using weights today.
**[06:51] S2**
Weights?
**[06:52] S3**
Aso, you, too?
***SIGN*** Spirit
**[06:54] S3**
I know how you feel!
**[06:55] S3**
You can't lose to the Seiko guys, right?
**[06:58] S2**
They got nothing to do with it!
**[07:01] S2**
*Damn. Since when...*
**[07:05] S2**
* Since when have I felt inferior*
* to people working harder than me?*
**[07:10] S2**
*I used to bat cleanup in junior high.*
**[07:14] S2**
*I'm not gonna admit defeat here.*
**[07:19] S4**
I'll go with you.
**[07:22] S5**
Same here.
**[07:23] S6**
Me, too.
**[07:30] Ku**
They've been using the weights a lot lately.
**[07:33] S1**
Really?
**[07:34] S1**
Maybe they read about it somewhere.
**[07:37] Mi**
Who cares?
**[07:39] Mi**
They're training on their own.
**[07:41] Mi**
Two more wins until nationals.
**[07:43] Mi**
We're all after the same objective.
**[07:46] (Flashback) Oc**
At the level of this current team,
you won't get to nationals.
**[07:50] (Flashback) Oc**
If this team were to go to nationals,
**[07:53] (Flashback) Oc**
it would be because of luck.
**[07:55] (Flashback) Oc**
It'd all depend on Furuya. Right?
**[07:58] Mi**
*Back then, I couldn't say anything in response.*
**[08:06] Mi**
*But now...*
**[08:18] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[08:24] Oc**
A breaking ball?
**[08:26] Oc**
You're asking me to teach you?
**[08:34] Sa**
Excuse me!
**[08:35] Sa**
This is Sawamura!
**[08:37] Sa**
Boss!
**[08:38] Sa**
How may I help you today?
**[08:43] Mi**
What's up, Nori?
**[08:44] Mi**
It's rare for you to come
to me for something.
**[08:49] Ka**
I'm thinking about throwing sinkers again.
**[08:53] Mi**
*In the fall tournament last year,*
**[08:55] Mi**
* he hit the batters three times*
* in one inning and banned the sinker.*
**[09:01] Mi**
*I wonder if his wounds have healed now.*
**[09:06] Mi**
Did Coach Ochiai talk to you?
**[09:09] Ka**
No, it's my own decision.
**[09:13] Ka**
With the first-year pitchers
getting better so quickly,
**[09:19] Ka**
I have to do something to keep up.
**[09:24] Mi**
Okay. I'll join you, then.
**[09:27] Mi**
Let's pitch until you get it down pat.
**[09:31] Oc**
Is it because Sawamura
pitched the change-up?
**[09:35] Oc**
That doesn't happen for everyone, you know?
**[09:39] Oc**
The change-up just so happened
to be his perfect match.
**[09:42] Oc**
It might've been just a fluke yesterday.
**[09:46] Oc**
But you still want to learn?
**[09:52] Oc**
You may not know, but you're a prodigy.
**[09:56] Oc**
The fastball you pitch is a true gift.
**[10:01] Oc**
However, speed alone
won't get you anywhere.
**[10:05] Oc**
Breaking balls, control...
**[10:08] Oc**
Pitchers are required
to be good in all aspects.
**[10:11] Oc**
Slider, change-up, shootball, curve ball...
**[10:15] Oc**
If you can mix them all in
and bring your fastball to life,
**[10:21] Oc**
you can become the best pitcher in Japan.
**[10:26] Oc**
* However, I don't want him getting*
* the attention until next summer.*
**[10:33] Fu**
*Best in Japan.*
**[10:35] Oc**
What should we start with then?
**[10:37] Oc**
The slider?
**[10:40] Oc**
* I hope he'll gain a lot of*
* bitter experiences this fall.*
**[10:49] Re**
Great job pitching the other day.
**[10:51] Re**
Are you rested?
**[10:53] Sa**
Yes!
**[10:54] Sa**
Grandpa always told me that
I've always had a lot of energy.
**[10:58] Sa**
I owe it to my parents!
**[11:00] Re**
Yeah, that's true.
**[11:01] Sa**
I think I'll write them an e-mail message!
**[11:04] Ka**
So tell me.
**[11:07] Ka**
Did getting three strikeouts in a row
in the seventh inning feel good?
**[11:12] Sa**
Yes, it felt great!
**[11:14] Sa**
I didn't know I could pitch like that.
**[11:17] Sa**
I can't stop thinking about it.
**[11:19] Ka**
However,
**[11:20] Ka**
I want to highlight your pitch count more.
**[11:25] Re**
One base on balls in the first inning,
**[11:28] Re**
and only three hits in the game.
**[11:30] Re**
One hundred nine pitches in nine innings.
**[11:32] Re**
You built the offensive rhythm
with your well-paced pitching.
**[11:36] Re**
This is an incredible talent as a pitcher.
**[11:39] Sa**
*An incredible talent.*
**[11:41] Ka**
You picked up a breaking ball,
and it worked in an official game.
**[11:46] Ka**
This must be an exciting time
for you as a pitcher,
**[11:49] Ka**
but don't get greedy.
**[11:54] Ka**
Now that you have visible improvement,
**[11:56] Ka**
you have to find some solid ground, and walk.
**[12:00] Ka**
Step by step.
**[12:02] Ka**
That's how you've come this far, after all.
**[12:36] Sa**
*It's the path I've walked to get here.*
**[12:42] Sa**
*And the path that'll take me*
**[12:47] Sa**
*as far as I want to go.*
**[12:59] Ka**
This isn't your final destination.
**[13:02] Ka**
Don't lose yourself here.
**[13:11] Sa**
Yes, sir.
**[13:13] Sa**
So you're saying,
**[13:14] Sa**
"It may have all been a miracle yesterday."
**[13:17] Sa**
"Don't get carried away, brat."
**[13:19] Sa**
Right?
**[13:20] Ka**
To be blunt... yes.
**[13:23] Sa**
Thank you, sir!
**[13:25] Sa**
To be honest, I was gonna start
trying new breaking balls.
**[13:30] Sa**
I'll reflect on the last game,
**[13:33] Sa**
and sharpen the tools I have right now.
**[13:40] Sa**
Oh!
**[13:41] Sa**
I hope you're ready, Boss!
**[13:46] Sa**
Two more wins until we make the nationals!
**[13:49] Sa**
We won't let you leave after we win!
**[13:59] Sa**
That's been our plan all along.
**[14:04] Sa**
Well, excuse me!
**[14:05] Sa**
Good night!
**[14:10] Re**
Those boys...
**[14:13] Re**
*That's what they're up to.*
**[14:19] S1**
Come on!
**[14:23] M1**
Let's go, Kuramochi!
**[14:25] M2**
Kijima-kun, defense!
**[14:29] S1**
Miyuki!
**[14:30] S2**
He's got it!
***SIGN*** Strike
**[14:33] Ma**
I got it!
***SIGN*** Miss
**[14:37] Ku**
Shirasu, goal!
**[14:39] S1**
Why are you there?
**[14:40] M1**
Good pick up!
**[14:43] Sa**
Why are you skipping class and playing soccer?
**[14:46] Sa**
Have you become delinquent
from playing too much baseball?
**[14:50] Ka**
Don't be so loud!
**[14:52] Ku**
Of course not.
**[14:55] Ku**
Everyone in our grade's on a school trip,
**[14:58] Ku**
so we have mostly free time.
**[15:01] Sa**
I see!
**[15:02] Sa**
That's reassuring, then!
**[15:04] Sa**
You guys are so bad at soccer,
it was hurting my eyes!
**[15:06] Ku**
Shut up!
**[15:07] Is**
Hey!
**[15:09] Is**
You're in season still!
Don't get hurt!
**[15:12] Is**
They'll probably show you a movie next.
**[15:15] Ha**
A violent action movie
that the Ota Manager likes.
***SIGN*** Create the 21st Century
**[15:18] Ku**
Seriously?
**[15:19] Is**
And he'll talk on and on
about friendship between men.
**[15:24] Sa**
Um...
**[15:25] Sa**
Is that round person
in the back Masuko-senpai?
**[15:28] Is**
Don't say that!
***SIGN*** Faculty Office
**[15:31] S1**
It sure is quiet in here when
we're missing an entire grade.
**[15:35] S2**
How are the third-years progressing
in their college applications?
**[15:38] S3**
Mr. Kataoka, how are the
third-years doing on your team?
**[15:42] Ka**
Well, we have colleges
that have invited them,
**[15:46] Ka**
but it's up to the students
to decide if it's a good match.
**[15:49] S3**
Everyone wants to go to
the Big 6 or the Tohto League, right?
**[15:53] S3**
They invite your kids
out of respect for you, I'm sure.
**[15:58] S4**
And you're in the middle
of the season right now.
**[16:01] S4**
Congratulations on making it to the semifinals.
**[16:04] S3**
You were just one step away in the summer.
**[16:06] S3**
I hope it works out better this time.
**[16:09] S3**
We're all rooting for you.
**[16:14] S4**
With two more wins,
we'll make it to the invitational.
**[16:18] S4**
What are we gonna do about
his resignation if we make it to nationals?
**[16:22] S5**
Well, those two games are always hard to win.
**[16:26] S5**
And I doubt he'll take back his resignation.
**[16:37] Ka**
Nice catch, but what was that throw?
**[16:40] Ka**
There's no need to rush
unless the batter is really fast!
**[16:43] S1**
Yes, sir!
**[16:48] Ka**
Kijima!
**[16:49] Ka**
You're not Ryosuke!
**[16:51] Ka**
Play like yourself!
**[16:53] S2**
Yes, sir!
**[16:59] Ot**
There's something wrong with them.
**[17:01] Ot**
Their plays look rough.
**[17:04] Ka**
No, they're moving just fine.
**[17:09] Ka**
In fact, they're trying
too hard to sell themselves.
**[17:14] S1**
Let's go!
**[17:16] Ma**
That's the spirit!
**[17:18] Ka**
They're hungry.
**[17:20] Ka**
They want to play.
**[17:28] Oc**
It's still high.
**[17:30] Oc**
Once you get comfortable,
try to pitch them low.
**[17:34] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[17:38] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[17:39] Mi**
Good one, Nori!
**[17:41] Oc**
That's a good sinker.
**[17:43] Oc**
Why haven't you been using it?
**[17:48] Ka**
It's a long story.
**[17:50] Oc**
What a waste.
**[17:51] Oc**
Pitch more.
**[17:52] Ot**
Coach Ochia's turned into
the king of the bullpen.
**[17:58] Oc**
Miyuki, you have a second?
**[18:01] Mi**
Yes, sir.
**[18:02] Oc**
Furuya wants to try some breaking balls.
**[18:05] Oc**
Can you catch a few?
**[18:09] Mi**
*Furuya's throwing breaking balls?*
**[18:12] Oc**
Let's start with a vertical slider.
**[18:15] Sa**
Vertical?
**[18:17] Sa**
Does that mean he has a horizontal one, too?
**[18:19] Ot**
Calm down, Sawamura!
**[18:21] Oc**
He can't do horizontal yet.
**[18:23] Fu**
*Index and right fingers on the seams.*
**[18:28] Fu**
*Keep the wrist upright.*
**[18:32] Fu**
*And throw it like a football.*
**[18:43] Ot**
It broke.
**[18:45] Oc**
He has a fast fastball as the base.
**[18:48] Oc**
If he doesn't mess up the grip and the wrist,
**[18:51] Oc**
the ball will break on its own.
**[18:53] Oc**
Don't try to make it break.
**[18:57] Sa**
Don't try to make it break?
**[18:59] Sa**
I don't know why,
but it sounds so convincing!
**[19:04] Mi**
*Is he good at teaching the key points?*
**[19:06] Mi**
*Or does he only teach what they can do?*
**[19:08] Mi**
*Coach Ochia's taught another breaking ball.*
**[19:12] Ot**
*Maybe he's an incredible instructor.*
**[19:19] [SONG] On-screen**
Wednesday, October 20
**[19:23] Mi**
What? An intra-squad?
**[19:25] Ka**
Yeah.
**[19:26] Ka**
The second-string guys
are hungry for attention.
**[19:30] Ka**
I don't want to leave them hanging.
**[19:32] Mi**
*I see.*
**[19:33] Mi**
*That'll light a fire under the first-string.*
**[19:39] Oc**
An intra-squad?
**[19:41] Ka**
Yes.
**[19:42] Ka**
And I'd like to have you
take the first-string team.
**[19:49] Ka**
I'll take the second-string team.
**[19:53] Oc**
Does that mean
**[19:55] Oc**
I can make them play
however I want them to?
**[19:59] Ka**
That's perfectly fine.
**[20:00] Ka**
However, we're in season,
**[20:02] Ka**
so I'd like to keep the same batting order.
**[20:05] Oc**
Well, that limits what I can do,
**[20:08] Oc**
but I'll do my best.
**[20:10] Ka**
Thank you.
**[20:12] Ka**
The first-string team's
starting pitcher will be Furuya.
**[20:18] Ka**
Kawakami, Furuya just came off an injury.
**[20:21] Ka**
Pitch from the sixth inning.
**[20:22] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[20:24] Ka**
Sawamura, you'll start
for the second-string team.
**[20:29] Sa**
*For the second-string.*
**[20:32] S1**
Maybe this intra-squad is a test to determine
the starter for the next game.
**[20:39] S1**
Since you pitched so well last game.
**[20:45] Sa**
I see.
**[20:46] Sa**
I see what the boss is trying to do.
**[20:50] Sa**
Boss!
**[20:51] Sa**
I'd like to personally offer
to start for the second-string team!
**[20:56] Ka**
That's what I said you'll do.
**[20:58] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[21:00] S1**
Are you gonna be the umpire?
**[21:02] Yu**
Yeah.
**[21:03] Yu**
The coach asked me personally.
**[21:07] Yu**
A game against the first-string team.
**[21:10] Yu**
I wonder what the coach is up to.
**[21:15] Oc**
We won't try anything funny
since we're in season,
**[21:21] Oc**
but it's difficult to play
when you're expected to win.
**[21:25] Oc**
We'll be a laughingstock if we lose, too.
**[21:29] Oc**
So win.
**[21:30] Ku**
Is that all?
**[21:32] Oc**
Then win like a first-string.
**[21:35] Ka**
We've been advancing well so far,
**[21:38] Ka**
but there's no 100% in sports.
**[21:41] Ka**
You get your chance
when you least expect it.
**[21:44] Ka**
Are you all ready to play?
**[21:46] Ka**
I'll call the plays like an official game.
**[21:51] Ka**
Let's take them down!
**[21:52] SS**
Yeah!
**[21:55] Sa**
Let's show them what we've got!
**[23:30] Sa**
Boss!
**[23:31] Sa**
I'd like to personally offer
to start for the second-string team!
**[23:36] Ha**
* I couldn't make perfect contact*
* with the pitch.*
**[23:38] Ha**
*So this is Eijun-kun's pitch.*
**[23:40] Oc**
Kominato, this is an order.
**[23:42] Oc**
Use this.
**[23:43] Sa**
Wow! Haruichi.
**[23:45] Sa**
You're gonna abandon your soul,
just like that?
**[23:47] Ha**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Resilient Second-String.
***SIGN*** The Resilient Second-String
**[23:51] Ha**
Let's win the national title!
# 28 - The Resilient Second String
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**[00:00] Oc**
An intra-squad?
**[00:03] Ka**
Yes.
**[00:03] Ka**
And I'd like to have you
take the first-string team.
**[00:08] Ka**
I'll take the second-string team.
**[00:13] Oc**
It's difficult to play
when you're expected to win.
**[00:17] Oc**
We'll be a laughingstock if we lose, too.
**[00:21] Oc**
So win.
**[00:22] Ku**
Is that all?
**[00:24] Oc**
Then win like a first-string.
**[00:27] Ka**
Are you all ready to play?
**[00:29] Ka**
I'll call the plays like an official game.
**[00:34] Ka**
Let's take them down!
**[00:35] SS**
Yeah!
**[00:38] Sa**
Let's show them what we've got!
***SIGN*** The Resilient Second-String
**[02:14] Yu**
Line up!
**[02:16] Yu**
Team A will bat first,
and Team B will follow.
**[02:19] Yu**
This is an intra-squad,
but don't take it easy, Team A.
**[02:24] Yu**
Team B's looking strong.
**[02:30] Mi**
Way to put pressure on us.
**[02:33] Yu**
Bow.
**[02:34] SS**
Good luck!
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[02:39] S1**
What do you want to do
about the change-up?
**[02:42] S1**
You want to try different grips?
**[02:44] Sa**
No.
**[02:45] Sa**
In this game, I want to review
my performance from the last game.
**[02:50] Sa**
So I want to hone the pitches
I have right now.
**[02:54] Yu**
Play ball!
**[02:57] S1**
We're right here!
**[02:59] S2**
Let's do this!
**[03:01] S3**
Sawamura!
**[03:03] S3**
One at a time!
**[03:07] Ku**
* It might be the first time*
* I face Sawamura seriously.*
**[03:12] S1**
Careful of bunts, third base!
**[03:14] S1**
He'll do it!
**[03:26] Yu**
Strike!
**[03:38] Um**
Out!
**[03:42] S1**
One out!
**[03:44] Sa**
Nice play!
**[03:47] Ku**
Shut up!
**[03:49] To**
They're showing their skills.
**[03:55] S1**
I got it!
**[03:57] S2**
Yamaguchi stopped it!
**[03:59] S2**
Two outs!
**[04:01] Ha**
*He didn't make perfect contact, either.*
**[04:04] Sa**
Two outs!
**[04:06] Ha**
*So this is Eijun-kun's pitch.*
**[04:08] Oc**
Kominato.
**[04:12] Oc**
This is an order.
**[04:13] Oc**
Use this.
**[04:15] Ha**
*A metal bat.*
**[04:22] Sa**
*Double-check.*
**[04:23] Sa**
*Take actions.*
**[04:25] Sa**
*Then put into practice.*
**[04:28] (Flashback) Ka**
Now that you have visible improvement,
**[04:30] (Flashback) Ka**
you have to find some solid ground, and walk.
**[04:33] (Flashback) Ka**
Step by step.
**[04:36] (Flashback) Ka**
That's how you've come this far, after all.
**[04:41] (Flashback) Ka**
This isn't your final destination.
**[04:45] (Flashback) Ka**
Don't lose yourself here.
**[04:50] Sa**
*Master the new pitches I've learned.*
**[04:56] C1**
This is rare.
**[04:57] C1**
Kominato's using a metal bat.
**[05:11] Sa**
*Wow, Harucchi!*
**[05:14] Sa**
*You're gonna give up your ways just like that?*
**[05:28] (Flashback) Ry**
You should get this one.
**[05:29] (Flashback) Ry**
It's metal, so it's light.
**[05:31] (Flashback) Ry**
You're weak and short.
**[05:36] (Flashback) Ry**
You're ten years too young for a wooden one.
**[05:38] (Flashback) Ha**
I want this one!
**[05:42] Ha**
* I can't catch up to you*
* if I just do what's normal.*
**[05:47] (Flashback) Ry**
You're unusually stubborn about this.
**[05:50] (Flashback) Ry**
Don't come crying to me later.
**[05:54] (Flashback) Ry**
But...
**[05:56] (Flashback) Ry**
If you can master the wooden bat,
**[06:00] (Flashback) Ry**
you'll be an amazing batter.
**[06:12] Sa**
C-Center!
**[06:16] S1**
So close!
**[06:18] S1**
It went right to center field.
**[06:20] S2**
He timed that really well.
**[06:23] S3**
Three for three in the first inning.
**[06:25] S4**
Sawamura's off to a good start!
**[06:27] S5**
Though it looked like
he panicked for a second.
**[06:29] To**
It was a pretty good hit.
**[06:31] Ka**
The ball flies with a metal bat,
even if you don't make perfect contact.
**[06:34] Ka**
It's probably better
for him than a wooden bat.
**[06:38] Oc**
How was it?
**[06:39] Oc**
Not too bad?
**[06:41] Oc**
If you get used to it,
it should feel even better.
**[06:50] Ka**
Let's stay focused!
**[06:52] Mi**
We have an opportunity
to test things in a real game.
**[06:56] Mi**
So let's throw a lot of sliders.
**[06:58] Fu**
Okay.
**[06:59] Mi**
But first things first.
**[07:01] Mi**
Let's start off strong.
**[07:11] Yu**
Foul!
**[07:13] S1**
He's fighting strong!
**[07:16] S2**
He's keeping up with Furuya's fastball.
**[07:20] Mi**
*His batting form is*
**[07:23] Mi**
*looking more and more like Ryo-san's.*
**[07:29] (Flashback) Ry**
You didn't look very energetic out there.
**[07:32] (Flashback) Ry**
Did something happen?
**[07:33] (Flashback) Ki**
No.
**[07:34] (Flashback) Ki**
I just finally realized
my place after coming here.
**[07:38] (Flashback) Ki**
I don't have a strong build, and I'm short.
**[07:41] (Flashback) Ki**
And I don't have talent like you, Ryo-san.
**[07:44] (Flashback) Ry**
What?
**[07:47] (Flashback) Ry**
Are you serious?
**[07:53] (Flashback) Ry**
If you don't want to lose
to people bigger than you,
**[07:57] (Flashback) Ry**
then practice twice as hard.
**[07:59] (Flashback) Ry**
Stop blaming it on talent.
**[08:02] (Flashback) Ry**
It's about putting in the work.
**[08:05] (Flashback) Ry**
I always play yelling "suck it" in my head.
**[08:16] S1**
Yeah!
**[08:17] S2**
He fought for a walk!
**[08:19] S3**
Kijima, nice job!
**[08:23] S4**
His early game's still weak!
**[08:25] Fu**
*Still weak?*
**[08:27] S1**
Pressure him!
**[08:37] Yu**
Ball!
**[08:38] Ku**
Focus on the batter!
**[08:40] Ma**
Let 'em hit, Furuya!
**[08:45] S1**
Whoa! Perfect!
**[08:47] S2**
We have another bunt master!
**[08:50] S3**
Runner on second!
**[08:53] S4**
Team B has a man in scoring position.
**[08:56] Sa**
Not bad, but more hips.
**[08:58] Sa**
More!
**[08:59] Sa**
More! More!
**[09:05] S1**
This is your moment, Ono!
**[09:07] S2**
Do whatever it takes to show off!
**[09:10] Mi**
*Ono focuses on one type of pitch.*
**[09:12] Mi**
*I bet he'll swing for the first pitch.*
**[09:21] Mi**
* This is a precious practice game*
* before the semifinal.*
**[09:24] Mi**
*Let's make the best of it!*
**[09:37] S1**
The slider!
**[09:39] S2**
So that's his new pitch!
**[09:41] Ot**
H-He's already mastered it.
**[09:43] Oc**
* Angle and speed are*
* pretty good for his first time.*
**[09:52] Oc**
*However...*
**[09:53] Yu**
Ball four!
**[09:55] Oc**
*He's not able to follow up.*
**[09:58] Mi**
You're too stiff!
**[10:01] Sa**
What's this? Did you get greedy?
**[10:04] Sa**
Or maybe it was a fluke!
**[10:07] S1**
You sound sincerely happy.
**[10:09] S2**
Let's do this, Yamaguchi!
**[10:11] S3**
Be the hero!
**[10:16] Ma**
Furuya, focus on the batter!
**[10:18] S4**
*Same age and same position.*
**[10:21] S4**
* I thought I was better than him*
* when I joined here.*
**[10:25] S4**
* But he's now a vice captain*
* and the five-hole.*
**[10:30] S4**
*When did he get so far ahead?*
**[10:35] S4**
*No...*
**[10:38] S4**
*I can still see his back!*
**[10:42] S5**
He jammed the first pitch,
but it went into center field!
**[10:45] S4**
*I won't lose in terms of power!*
**[10:50] S1**
Yamaguchi's RBI!
**[10:52] S2**
Team B scores first!
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[11:03] Yu**
Ball!
**[11:06] C1**
The count's 3-1 now.
**[11:09] C2**
His slider's not working well.
**[11:11] C3**
Only the first one was good.
**[11:14] C1**
He's thinking too much about the slider,
**[11:16] C1**
and it's messing up his game.
**[11:19] C2**
The semifinal game's in two days.
**[11:21] C2**
Is he gonna be okay?
**[11:28] Oc**
*It's not that easy to learn a breaking ball.*
**[11:32] Oc**
*I see.*
**[11:34] Oc**
* So he put this game together*
* to make him understand that.*
**[11:42] Oc**
* Personally, I would've been fine*
* if he'd learned it in the semifinal.*
**[11:54] S1**
Kanemaru!
**[11:57] S2**
Double play!
**[11:59] C1**
Wow! That third baseman moves well!
**[12:02] Ka**
Damn, that felt good.
**[12:05] C2**
I see why he's on the
first-string as a first-year.
**[12:09] Ka**
Higasa.
**[12:11] Ka**
Were you aiming for that fastball?
**[12:14] Ka**
You switched your aim,
depending on the count.
**[12:17] Ka**
Although you got out, it was a good idea.
**[12:24] Mi**
Hey, you're so stiff that
you're not swinging your arms.
**[12:28] Mi**
In Coach Ochia's words, I bet you
were trying to break the ball.
**[12:33] Mi**
So I'm right?
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[12:36] Mi**
It's not the same as throwing
in the bullpen, is it?
**[12:38] Mi**
What's important here
is technique, not emotion.
**[12:43] Mi**
Let's take it slow and learn a little at a time.
**[12:46] Mi**
It's not that easy to get what you want.
**[12:53] Mi**
* I need to make sure*
* I teach that to this guy, too.*
**[12:57] Mi**
*He's been getting overconfident lately.*
**[13:14] S1**
He hit the change-up into left-center field!
**[13:17] Oc**
* He didn't miss the pitch*
* that came a little high.*
**[13:23] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[13:30] S1**
There it is!
**[13:31] S1**
Into left field!
**[13:37] Sa**
*That was close.*
**[13:39] Sa**
* I thought I jammed him,*
* but it still went really far.*
**[13:46] Sa**
* Pitching against them makes me*
* realize how scary they are.*
**[13:52] Sa**
*I can't relax for a single moment.*
**[14:06] Um**
Out!
**[14:07] Sa**
Two outs!
**[14:09] S1**
Nice one, Sawamura!
**[14:10] Wa**
He's staying calm even with runners.
**[14:13] S1**
Yeah.
**[14:13] S1**
He gained confidence from pitching
all nine innings last game.
**[14:23] Um**
Out!
**[14:24] Sa**
Yeah!
**[14:25] S1**
Nice!
**[14:26] S1**
He gave Miyuki a hit, but he stopped
the rest and didn't allow a run.
**[14:30] S2**
Sawamura's keeping
the first-string team in check!
**[14:34] Mi**
*I thought he was getting overconfident,*
**[14:37] Mi**
*but it looks like that's not the case.*
**[14:42] Oc**
He's throwing a lot of high pitches.
**[14:45] Oc**
Go after his change-up.
**[14:51] Oc**
If you can't exploit such an easy weakness,
**[14:54] Oc**
you won't win at nationals.
**[15:02] Oc**
*It's not the newest trick to raise morale,*
**[15:06] Oc**
*but you guys like this stuff, don't you?*
**[15:29] C1**
Wow!
**[15:30] C1**
Two strikeouts in a row!
**[15:32] C2**
What power!
**[15:34] C3**
He's completely changed styles,
and he's using brute force now!
**[15:39] Mi**
*Oh, so you do understand.*
**[15:42] Mi**
*There's nothing wrong with using brute force.*
**[15:45] Mi**
*It's your greatest strength.*
**[15:52] Sa**
*He's good.*
**[16:01] S1**
Oh, an intra-squad?
**[16:04] S1**
Tesshin sure knows how
to keep practice intense
**[16:10] S1**
during the fall tournament.
**[16:18] Sa**
Come on!
**[16:24] Sa**
Damn it, Haruichi!
**[16:25] Sa**
You betrayed me!
**[16:27] Um**
Three outs! Change!
**[16:30] C1**
Furuya was really consistent this inning.
**[16:33] C1**
He got back in the game
with his fastball.
**[16:36] C2**
But Sawamura just hit a good one.
**[16:40] Mi**
Don't worry about it.
**[16:42] Mi**
He's just unpredictable.
**[16:44] Mi**
The height was good.
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[16:48] R1**
Do you have games like this often?
**[16:50] Re**
Yes.
**[16:52] Re**
We frequently play realistic games.
**[16:55] Re**
However, we don't usually do this
during a tournament.
**[17:00] R1**
I live close, and I've heard a lot
about this school from my brother.
**[17:05] R1**
However, what I really wanted to know
**[17:10] R1**
was if this school could
prepare me to go pro.
**[17:14] R1**
If I were my brother, I would go pro
without a second thought.
**[17:25] Re**
You'll have to come see that for yourself,
**[17:30] Re**
Masashi Yuki-kun.
**[17:42] C1**
Straight to third!
**[17:46] S1**
*Damn.*
**[17:47] S2**
One out! One out!
**[17:50] Sa**
*They're all hitting well.*
**[17:52] Sa**
*Is it going a little high?*
**[17:56] Sa**
* But this is the best opportunity*
* to practice this pitch.*
**[18:01] Sa**
*I want to pitch as many as I can.*
**[18:05] Sa**
*For the next game.*
**[18:11] S1**
That was a sharp inside pitch!
**[18:13] S2**
He's going all out, too!
**[18:19] S3**
*I see. I see.*
**[18:21] S3**
*You had the yips not long ago,*
**[18:24] S3**
*but you're not afraid of hitting me, huh?*
**[18:28] S3**
*I see.*
**[18:32] S3**
*Don't look down on me!*
**[18:38] S4**
Nice pitch!
**[18:40] S5**
Nice rhythm, Sawamura.
**[18:42] S6**
Two outs!
**[18:43] S7**
Pitch to contact!
**[18:45] S8**
Kuramochi-senpai's batting left?
**[18:48] S9**
He bat right last time.
**[18:55] (Flashback) Oc**
Say, why are you a switch hitter?
**[18:59] (Flashback) Ku**
Why?
**[19:01] (Flashback) Ku**
That's because it's c—
**[19:04] (Flashback) Oc**
Hm?
**[19:06] (Flashback) Ku**
W-Well...
**[19:08] (Flashback) Ku**
I've just been doing it since junior high.
**[19:11] (Flashback) Oc**
Then here's an order.
**[19:13] (Flashback) Oc**
Never bat right ever again.
**[19:17] (Flashback) Oc**
You should bat left to be
as close to first as possible.
**[19:22] Ku**
*Is this a joke?*
**[19:24] Ku**
*Does he think anything the coach says goes?*
**[19:29] Ku**
*Why am I a switch hitter?*
**[19:32] Ku**
*Because...*
**[19:35] Ku**
*...it's cool. That's why!*
**[19:47] Ku**
*Kazuo's my hero!*
**[19:51] C1**
Whoa!
**[19:52] C1**
Kuramochi got on base at two outs!
**[19:55] C1**
Sawamura's keeping him in check!
**[20:01] C2**
He steals anyway!
**[20:03] Sa**
That's not a person!
That's a cheetah!
**[20:05] Sa**
He's a damn cheetah!
**[20:06] S1**
Well said, but this is not the time!
**[20:09] Oc**
*He shines best when he's on base.*
**[20:12] Oc**
* He needs to focus on getting*
* to base, no matter what.*
**[20:18] Oc**
*And this guy.*
**[20:20] Oc**
*He's not flashy, but he's effective.*
**[20:25] Oc**
* I'd put him in the three, four,*
* or five-hole position.*
**[20:28] S1**
They got the change-up again!
**[20:31] S2**
Kuramochi's running straight for home!
**[20:34] S3**
The game's tied after two hits!
**[20:38] Sa**
Damn.
**[20:43] Mi**
*Ono, you've gotta mix up your pitches.*
**[20:47] Mi**
*The batters are figuring out your pattern.*
**[20:50] S1**
*They see through it.*
**[20:52] S1**
*I know you want to practice the change-up,*
**[20:55] S1**
*but let's mix it up right here.*
**[20:58] S1**
*If you ignore the result of the game,*
**[21:02] S1**
*it could mess up your rhythm.*
**[21:08] S2**
It looks like his faster pitch is more useful.
**[21:12] Wa**
I think the change-up will be
effective to get a strike, too.
**[21:18] Ot**
It'd be problematic if the
first-string team didn't score,
**[21:22] Ot**
but it's also a problem
if Sawamura can't hold his own.
**[21:27] Ot**
*I'm also worried...*
**[21:29] Ot**
* ...that this game looks like*
* Coach Kataoka is giving Coach Ochiai*
**[21:34] Ot**
*a place to communicate with the team.*
**[21:39] Ot**
* It's like he's slowly*
* preparing to leave the team.*
**[21:46] Sa**
I thought I'd stop by to see
my former student, but...
**[21:52] Ot**
C—
**[21:53] Ot**
Coach Sakaki!
**[21:56] Sa**
I'm here.
**[23:31] Sa**
This team is as reliable
as the first-string team.
**[23:34] Sa**
I want to be acknowledged by them.
**[23:36] Sa**
What an interesting game.
**[23:38] Sa**
You can't make a truly strong team
**[23:42] Sa**
without everyone having
the same high motivation.
**[23:44] Ka**
We still have a chance.
**[23:45] Ka**
Don't let them get away! Fight back!
**[23:48] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Demon Child.
***SIGN*** Demon Child
**[23:52] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 29 - Demon Child
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**[00:01] S1**
Oh, an intra-squad?
**[00:05] S1**
Tesshin sure knows
how to keep practice intense
**[00:10] S1**
during the fall tournament.
**[00:14] Ot**
*I'm also worried...*
**[00:16] Ot**
* ...that this game looks like*
* Coach Kataoka is giving Coach Ochiai*
**[00:19] Ot**
*a place to communicate with the team.*
**[00:24] Ot**
* It's like he's slowly*
* preparing to leave the team.*
**[00:32] Sa**
I thought I'd stop by to see
my former student, but...
**[00:38] Ot**
C—
**[00:39] Ot**
Coach Sakaki!
**[00:42] Sa**
I'm here.
***SIGN*** Demon Child
**[02:15] S1**
Hit it, Kominato!
**[02:17] S2**
Stay strong, Sawamura!
**[02:32] S3**
Low and outside!
**[02:33] S4**
He got it!
**[02:34] Sa**
I got Harucchi!
**[02:38] Ha**
*That was well controlled.*
**[02:40] Ha**
* And he didn't pitch*
* a single change-up this time.*
**[02:44] Ku**
He's not easy to break, huh?
**[02:47] S1**
They only got one run.
**[02:49] S2**
He stopped their momentum well.
**[02:51] S3**
Yeah, they were going after his change-up.
**[02:54] S4**
Nice pitch!
**[02:55] S5**
Nice job, Sawamura!
**[02:57] Ot**
This is Mr. Sakaki, who coached here
before Coach Kataoka.
**[03:02] Ot**
You're currently the head coach
at Hosei University, correct?
**[03:06] Ha**
Oh, yes! I know about him!
**[03:08] Sa**
You guys take girls on the manager team now?
**[03:11] Sa**
That's nice.
**[03:13] Ha**
*When I was little, I saw him on TV.*
**[03:17] Ha**
* He's the coach who led*
* Seido High School to nationals.*
**[03:21] Ha**
*Eijiro Sakaki.*
**[03:24] Sa**
Well, let's watch the game.
**[03:26] Sa**
Sit down.
**[03:34] Re**
I'm sure you know,
but he's our ace, Furuya-kun.
**[03:40] Yu**
Strike!
**[03:41] Yu**
Batter out!
**[03:42] S1**
*He's really grown as a pitcher.*
**[03:47] S2**
* Well, you'd hope so, if he's been*
* pitching in the tournament.*
**[03:56] (Flashback) Oc**
You have a good fastball
to use as your base.
**[03:59] (Flashback) Oc**
If you don't mess up the grip and the wrist,
**[04:02] (Flashback) Oc**
the ball will break on its own.
**[04:04] (Flashback) Oc**
Don't try to make it break.
**[04:11] S3**
Strike three!
**[04:12] S4**
That was his new slider!
**[04:15] S5**
Well controlled, too!
**[04:17] Sa**
It's all in the hips when you swing.
**[04:20] Sa**
Like this!
**[04:28] Sa**
Looks like he needs to improve his control,
**[04:31] Sa**
but it's hard to believe
he's just a first-year.
**[04:47] Ha**
Nice hit, Furuya-kun!
**[04:49] Ka**
Go! Go!
**[04:57] Yu**
Out!
**[04:59] S1**
That relay was so fast!
**[05:01] S2**
The fielders stopped that run!
**[05:04] S3**
Two outs, Sawamura!
**[05:06] S3**
Two outs!
**[05:08] S4**
We're here for you!
**[05:09] S5**
Pitch to contact!
**[05:10] S6**
We've got your back!
**[05:13] S7**
Let's go, Sawamura!
**[05:15] S8**
Focus on the batter!
**[05:18] Sa**
* They're just as reliable*
* as the first-string team.*
**[05:26] Sa**
*I don't want to let them down.*
**[05:33] Sa**
*I want them to acknowledge me.*
**[05:37] Sa**
He doesn't have speed,
**[05:38] Sa**
but he pitches really well, too.
**[05:43] Ot**
Our ace is Furuya, but Sawamura
pitched all nine innings last game.
**[05:49] Sa**
Oh?
**[05:52] Ot**
He's a big reason we've made it so far.
**[06:04] Um**
Out!
**[06:05] S1**
That's three outs!
**[06:07] S2**
Nice change-up!
**[06:12] Mi**
*The basic low and away,*
**[06:15] Mi**
*and then a crossfire into the chest.*
**[06:18] Mi**
*After showing a lot of fastballs,*
**[06:20] Mi**
*he throws the change-up.*
**[06:22] Mi**
* Looks like he's slowly*
* solidifying his new style.*
**[06:26] Sa**
This game is very interesting.
**[06:29] Sa**
The second-string team
is putting up a great fight.
**[06:32] Ot**
Yes.
**[06:34] Ot**
The coach set up this game
**[06:37] Ot**
because the second-string
wanted some actual game time.
**[06:40] Sa**
Being hungry is good.
**[06:44] Sa**
You can't make a truly strong team
**[06:47] Sa**
without everyone having
the same high motivation.
**[06:51] Sa**
Who knew the demon child
would grow up to be such a great coach.
**[06:58] Sa**
*Eh, Tesshin?*
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[07:05] Ku**
Nice pitch!
**[07:06] Ma**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[07:08] S1**
Wow! Two strikeouts again this inning.
**[07:11] Wa**
He only gave up a run in the first inning.
**[07:14] Wa**
Six hits and four base on balls.
**[07:17] Wa**
He still walks a lot of batters,
**[07:19] Wa**
but he's become more resilient.
**[07:22] Mi**
*This game was really good practice,*
**[07:24] Mi**
*since he's got the hang of his slider now.*
**[07:28] Fu**
I'll go all out now.
**[07:30] Mi**
Your time's up.
**[07:32] Oc**
* I didn't expect the second-string*
* to play so well,*
**[07:35] Oc**
* but it was good enough,*
* since he's just coming off his injury.*
**[07:42] Sa**
* I was totally ready*
* to destroy him with my bat.*
**[07:45] S1**
Sawamura.
**[07:47] S1**
Sorry we could only get one run.
**[07:50] S2**
You were pitching really well
against the first-string,
**[07:53] S2**
so we wanted to score more.
**[07:57] S3**
Nice pitch.
**[07:58] S3**
Don't forget to stretch and ice.
**[08:01] S4**
The balls kept coming nonstop,
**[08:04] S4**
so it was fun fielding for you.
**[08:07] S5**
It really got us going.
**[08:12] Sa**
Thank you!
**[08:14] Sa**
You were all reliable, too!
**[08:16] Ka**
Kaneda, are you ready?
**[08:18] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[08:20] Ka**
Kawashima, you have two more innings.
**[08:23] Ka**
Go into right field until then.
**[08:25] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[08:26] S1**
Seven hits, but no base on balls.
**[08:28] S1**
Sawamura pitched really well
against the first-string.
**[08:33] Wa**
Yeah.
**[08:34] Wa**
We found his weakness, too.
**[08:40] Sa**
Two different pitchers.
**[08:43] Sa**
I bet it's fun for Tesshin to train them.
**[08:47] Ot**
We have a sidearm pitcher
named Kawakami next,
**[08:50] Ot**
and he's a great pitcher, too.
**[08:52] Ot**
He's my favorite.
**[08:55] Sa**
That'll be exciting.
**[08:59] Ha**
Excuse me.
**[09:01] Ha**
Were you talking about Coach Kataoka
**[09:04] Ha**
when you said "demon child"?
**[09:09] Sa**
Yeah, that's right.
**[09:15] Sa**
He always looked mad and had no respect.
**[09:19] Sa**
When he first enrolled in the school,
**[09:22] Sa**
he was an uncontrollable brat.
**[09:30] Sa**
He always looked mad and had no respect.
**[09:33] Sa**
When he first enrolled in the school,
**[09:36] Sa**
he was an uncontrollable brat.
**[09:40] Ha**
How old was he?
**[09:42] Ha**
He was fifteen.
**[09:43] Sa**
I hit him in the head so much, I'd be
in trouble with the PTA if I did it now.
**[09:48] Sa**
He'd glare at me every time, too!
**[09:51] Sa**
What a brat!
**[09:53] Ha**
That's no laughing matter.
**[09:56] Sa**
The upperclassmen didn't like him, either,
**[09:59] Sa**
so he was in trouble all the time.
**[10:02] Sa**
However, I'll say this in his defense.
**[10:05] Sa**
He hated losing more than anyone.
**[10:08] Sa**
He ran more than any of
my other students ever did.
**[10:15] (Flashback) S1**
He's still running.
**[10:17] (Flashback) S2**
Seriously?
**[10:18] (Flashback) S2**
The coach made him run
so much during practice, too.
**[10:26] (Flashback) Sa**
The ace number is yours, Tesshin Kataoka.
**[10:34] Sa**
I grew fond of his unyielding spirit
**[10:37] Sa**
and gave him the ace number as a first-year.
**[10:40] Sa**
He was neither mentally
nor technically fit to be the ace,
**[10:44] Sa**
so no one acknowledged him.
**[10:47] Sa**
But he took the criticisms head on.
**[10:53] (Flashback) Ka**
Thank you for the meal.
**[10:55] (Flashback) S1**
Of course.
**[10:57] Sa**
He changed his attitude,
and his actions changed.
**[11:06] Sa**
Maybe it was the weight of the ace number,
**[11:09] Sa**
or his unparalleled, unyielding spirit,
**[11:11] Sa**
but he turned into a monster.
**[11:14] Sa**
We only made to the semifinals that fall,
**[11:17] Sa**
but he gained the team's trust
with his energetic pitching.
**[11:22] Sa**
The next summer was his big moment.
***SIGN*** Seido High School Wins! With 158 throws and 13 strikeouts, Seido makes nationals for the eighth time.
**[11:25] Sa**
He took down all the strong schools,
**[11:28] Sa**
and we went to nationals.
***SIGN*** Hanshin Koshien Stadium
**[11:42] Sa**
He was unstoppable and
carried the team to the finals.
***SIGN*** Kataoka from Seido makes the final
**[11:52] Ot**
I remember watching it on TV.
**[11:54] Sa**
After being runner-up at nationals,
**[11:56] Sa**
he got to the quarterfinals
at the spring invitational.
**[12:00] Sa**
In his final summer,
he didn't make nationals,
**[12:05] Sa**
but he led the team well
until the very end.
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Stadium
***SIGN*** National High School Baseball Tournament Tokyo Qualifications
**[12:14] (Flashback) Sa**
What's wrong, Tetsu?
**[12:18] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm sorry.
**[12:19] (Flashback) Ka**
I've failed you.
**[12:21] (Flashback) Ka**
I couldn't make you
the best coach in the country.
**[12:31] Ha**
Excuse me.
**[12:32] Ha**
Did he really turn down
an offer to play professionally?
**[12:36] Sa**
Yeah.
**[12:37] Sa**
It's not as strict these days,
**[12:39] Sa**
but back in the days,
pro players couldn't teach amateurs.
**[12:43] Sa**
He said, "If I play professionally,
**[12:46] Sa**
it'll be difficult for me
to come back to this school."
**[12:50] Sa**
"I want to give back to the
high school baseball
**[12:53] Sa**
that's changed me for the better."
**[12:56] Sa**
Can you believe he said that
as a seventeen-year-old kid?
**[13:04] Sa**
He graduated from college,
then spent eight years coaching under me.
**[13:08] Sa**
I decided to hand over the reins
**[13:10] Sa**
because I knew I could
trust him with the team.
**[13:16] S1**
Wow!
**[13:17] S1**
Tojo scores with a hit!
**[13:19] S2**
The first-string isn't
going easy against Kaneda.
**[13:22] S3**
That's the second run this inning!
**[13:24] S4**
Excuse me. Time-out, please.
**[13:26] S4**
Sorry, Kaneda.
**[13:27] S4**
That was my fault. I was too careful.
**[13:30] S4**
I got you cornered and helped them out.
**[13:33] S4**
Your pitch looks good.
**[13:35] S4**
Let's keep pitching low.
**[13:38] S1**
No worries!
**[13:39] S2**
We've got your back, Kaneda!
**[13:45] Yu**
Strike!
**[13:46] M1**
It looks like Kaneda-kun is more relaxed now.
**[13:49] Ka**
Ono shines at helping pitchers be calm.
**[13:53] Ka**
He must've said something.
**[13:56] Ka**
Even though Miyuki is undoubtedly
the first-string catcher,
**[13:58] Ka**
he's always finding ways to improve himself.
**[14:01] Ka**
This kind of mentality will eventually
take the team to new heights.
**[14:10] Um**
Out!
**[14:11] S1**
That's my man!
**[14:13] S2**
Nice, Kame-yan!
**[14:14] Ka**
That was a good forkball.
**[14:17] Ka**
You should pitch more of those.
**[14:18] S1**
Yes, sir!
**[14:20] Ka**
We're down by two runs!
**[14:21] Ka**
Don't give them any more runs!
Hold your ground!
**[14:24] Ka**
The game's not over yet!
**[14:25] SS**
Yeah!
**[14:27] Sa**
Let's do it!
**[14:29] S1**
Focus on Kawakami's start!
**[14:31] S2**
Let's get on base, Yamaguchi!
**[14:35] R1**
* Everyone's so serious*
* over an intra-squad game.*
**[14:40] R1**
* I can tell everyone takes*
* practice seriously every day.*
**[14:45] R1**
* I thought being away from nationals*
* made them forget how to win, but...*
**[14:53] (Flashback) R1**
You were close, Bro.
**[14:55] (Flashback) R1**
If you had made nationals,
you might've gotten more pro offers.
**[15:03] (Flashback) Yu**
I admit a part of me wants to redo that game,
**[15:06] (Flashback) Yu**
but I don't regret picking Seido.
**[15:08] (Flashback) Yu**
I've been able to grow so much,
thanks to the team.
**[15:17] Mi**
Nori, let's be careful
against the first batter.
**[15:20] Mi**
They're not playing around.
**[15:33] Ka**
Let's go!
**[15:34] Wa**
His slider's looking good.
**[15:36] S1**
He looks confident, too.
**[15:38] Sa**
A slider.
**[15:43] Ma**
Two outs!
**[15:45] S1**
We've got your back, Nori!
**[15:47] Sa**
Nice.
**[15:51] Oc**
*I want to see that sinker in action.*
**[16:15] S1**
It's in!
**[16:16] S2**
It's going deep down the line!
**[16:18] S3**
He hit that sinker hard!
**[16:21] Oc**
*That was way too high.*
**[16:23] Oc**
*You can't get a strike like that.*
**[16:26] S1**
Two outs and a runner on second!
**[16:28] S2**
Nakata, follow it up!
**[16:30] S3**
You've got this!
**[16:35] Mi**
*Sawamura and Furuya*
**[16:38] Mi**
*have both fine-tuned their game.*
**[16:42] Mi**
*Let's keep going, Nori.*
**[16:58] Ka**
Yeah!
**[17:00] S1**
There it is!
**[17:02] S2**
Strikeout!
**[17:04] Ka**
That was sick!
**[17:05] S3**
Nice pitch, Nori.
**[17:07] Re**
Oh, are you done?
**[17:10] R1**
Yes.
**[17:12] R1**
I can see that everyone
takes baseball seriously.
**[17:17] R1**
However,
**[17:19] R1**
if there's one thing
lacking in this team,
**[17:22] R1**
it's offense.
**[17:25] R1**
A batter who surpasses my brother.
**[17:33] Re**
*Are you implying you'll be the one?*
**[17:38] Re**
*Well, he's performed well in junior high,*
**[17:41] Re**
* so he seems to have more*
* confidence than his brother.*
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
***SIGN*** Impatient
***SIGN*** Team A Team B
**[18:25] S1**
You didn't need to slide there.
**[18:27] S2**
Shut up!
**[18:28] S2**
I just instantly reacted.
**[18:30] S3**
But you almost missed the base.
**[18:32] S4**
Yeah, almost missed it!
**[18:33] S2**
No I didn't!
**[18:35] S3**
If you hadn't caught that,
we would've scored another run.
**[18:38] S3**
Were you always standing there?
**[18:40] Sh**
I was.
**[18:41] S4**
Seriously?
**[18:42] S4**
Since when?
**[18:43] S5**
You were lucky today.
**[18:45] Ku**
Was I?
**[18:46] Ma**
You were hitting a ton left-handed.
**[18:49] Oc**
* We won by a lot in the end,*
* but the game itself was solid.*
**[18:53] Oc**
* Not only were the pitchers*
* able to make final adjustments,*
**[18:55] Oc**
*the entire team's morale improved.*
**[18:59] Oc**
* He's really good at making*
* the kids feel good.*
**[19:04] Ot**
This is Coach Ochiai.
**[19:07] Ot**
He was an assistant coach
**[19:08] Ot**
at Kokai University's
Sagara High School before coming here.
**[19:13] Sa**
Sagara's baseball is very meticulous.
**[19:16] Sa**
Please take good care of the team.
**[19:18] Sa**
I think you'll bring a breath
of fresh air to the team.
**[19:25] Oc**
Very well.
**[19:27] Ot**
*He fixed his posture.*
**[19:30] Sa**
Anyway.
**[19:31] Sa**
I didn't come here to
talk about the good old days.
**[19:35] Sa**
I came here to give you a heads-up.
**[19:42] Sa**
I've been away from high school
baseball for seven years,
**[19:45] Sa**
but a certain school has been quite
insistent that I be their coach.
**[19:48] Sa**
I enjoy the slower pace of college baseball,
**[19:52] Sa**
but something inside me
is telling me to take it.
**[19:55] Sa**
Yura Engineering High School.
**[19:58] Sa**
I'll be in West Tokyo with you.
**[20:02] Ot**
Yura's the school that merged with Senagawa!
**[20:07] Ot**
It'll be even harder to make nationals now.
**[20:12] Sa**
But I'm getting old.
**[20:14] Sa**
I doubt I'll be able
to stick around for long.
**[20:19] Sa**
Don't run away, Tesshin.
**[20:41] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm sorry for being so selfish.
***SIGN*** Resignation Letter
**[20:46] (Flashback) Re**
What do you plan to do after you quit?
**[20:49] (Flashback) Re**
You're also a teacher at the school.
**[20:52] (Flashback) Re**
Even if you have another offer
from a different school...
**[21:08] S1**
Nori conceded a run at the end,
**[21:10] S1**
so everyone gave up one run each.
**[21:12] Ku**
But I think it was more about tuning today.
**[21:16] Ma**
They were fixing things in-game.
**[21:19] Mi**
Yeah.
**[21:20] Mi**
I feel like they can really do it.
**[21:29] Ma**
This is rare.
**[21:30] Ma**
A word of approval from you.
**[21:35] (Flashback) Mi**
If we win in the fall,
**[21:38] (Flashback) Mi**
we'll go to the invitational.
**[21:41] (Flashback) Mi**
If we make nationals,
**[21:45] (Flashback) Mi**
he can't quit.
**[21:52] Mi**
*We've come this far.*
**[21:54] Mi**
*We have to go all the way.*
**[23:31] Mi**
It's the semifinals.
**[23:32] Mi**
We have to go all the way now!
**[23:35] K1**
We can't stop at semifinals!
**[23:38] K1**
In order to make up for the summer,
**[23:39] K1**
we have to beat Seido and win it all!
**[23:43] K1**
Hey, stop walking around naked!
**[23:45] K1**
Put a shirt on!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Kings' Roar.
***SIGN*** The Kings' Roar
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 30 - The Kings' Roar
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**[00:03] Y1**
Red!
**[00:05] Y1**
Good.
**[00:05] Y2**
White!
**[00:07] Y3**
Blue!
**[00:09] YC**
Nice.
**[00:10] YC**
You guys are getting the hang of it.
**[00:13] YC**
Don't try to think about it.
**[00:14] YC**
Just react to it.
**[00:16] Y4**
White!
**[00:18] YC**
That was just luck, Miss-shima!
**[00:20] Y4**
N-No, it wasn't!
**[00:22] YC**
Totally was.
**[00:24] Y5**
Blue!
**[00:25] Y6**
Red!
**[00:34] Y7**
His swing always sounds so fearsome.
**[00:38] YC**
Everyone's gonna have data
on Raichi from now on,
**[00:42] YC**
so it'll come down to you guys
to make the difference.
**[00:46] YC**
*Akiba,*
**[00:48] YC**
*Mishima,*
**[00:50] YC**
*and this guy.*
**[00:56] Y1**
Blue!
**[00:56] Sa**
'Kay.
**[00:58] Y1**
Wow! Sanada-san!
**[00:59] Y1**
How are you hitting them so easily?
**[01:01] Y1**
It took us a month to get it down.
**[01:04] Sa**
What?
**[01:05] Sa**
This isn't hard.
**[01:06] Y1**
It's hard for normal people!
**[01:09] YC**
*When Sanada gets in the zone,*
**[01:12] YC**
* he can easily bat better than*
* Akiba and Mishima.*
**[01:15] YC**
*Though he can't beat my Raichi.*
**[01:21] Ra**
*It's different this time.*
**[01:31] Ra**
*I've overcome the past!*
***SIGN*** The Kings' Roar
**[03:10] I1**
You're still practicing?
**[03:12] I1**
You guys sure love to practice.
**[03:15] I2**
Kosei.
***SIGN*** Practice Bats Game Bats Knocking Bats
**[03:17] Ko**
Oh, do you guys sleep with your bats?
**[03:20] I2**
Of course not!
**[03:22] I3**
What?
**[03:22] I3**
I sometimes do.
**[03:24] I2**
Are you serious?!
**[03:25] I3**
You seriously don't?
**[03:26] I3**
It's nice and cool during the summer.
**[03:30] Ko**
Damn, I have nothing
but respect for you guys.
**[03:33] Ko**
I don't really like working hard.
**[03:36] I2**
Then why are you drenched?
**[03:38] I2**
You were running.
**[03:39] Ko**
No, I wasn't.
**[03:40] I3**
So you're the type
that likes studying in secret.
**[03:44] Ko**
But seriously, thanks.
**[03:46] Ko**
Thanks for taking me in
without a word after coming back.
**[03:52] I2**
You should thank the coach.
**[03:56] (Flashback) IC**
Sorry, but...
**[03:58] I2**
He's the one who politely asked us
**[04:00] I2**
to forgive you about leaving the team.
**[04:04] I2**
We've got nothing to say
if it's what the coach wants.
**[04:08] Ko**
*Toshi-chan did that?*
**[04:10] I2**
Though we knew you'd come back.
**[04:14] Ko**
*That day.*
**[04:16] Ko**
*All I could do was just watch.*
**[04:20] Ko**
*I couldn't forgive myself.*
**[04:22] Ko**
*If only...*
**[04:25] Ko**
*...I'd been on the field during that game.*
**[04:31] Ko**
I'm going back to my room.
**[04:33] Ko**
*Yakushi High School.*
**[04:36] Ko**
*Raichi Todoroki.*
**[04:39] Ko**
*I'll take you down*
**[04:40] Ko**
*and become the ace of this team.*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[04:47] Sa**
Oh, a weakness?
**[04:48] Wa**
Yeah.
**[04:49] Wa**
I can only talk about statistics,
**[04:52] Wa**
but left-handed batters
frequently hit your change-up.
**[04:55] Sa**
What... did... you... say?!
**[04:58] Wa**
It's an off-speed pitch, after all,
**[05:02] Wa**
so if it goes a little high,
it's just a meatball.
**[05:04] Wa**
When you pitch the change-up
to left-handed batters,
**[05:07] Wa**
really focus on pitching low.
**[05:09] Sa**
*Left-handed batters.*
**[05:11] Sa**
*Low.*
**[05:12] Wa**
But it's incredible that you only gave
one run to the first-string.
**[05:17] Sa**
Oh?
**[05:19] Wa**
Furuya, your problems are
the early game and base on balls.
**[05:23] Wa**
But you quickly recovered in
the second inning, so you're improving.
**[05:28] Wa**
There were a few good sliders in there, too.
**[05:30] Wa**
You've gotten tough.
**[05:35] Sa**
It's not easy to get
a compliment out of Nabe-san.
**[05:38] Wa**
Now, let's talk about you.
**[05:41] Wa**
It looked like your sinkers were effective,
**[05:45] Wa**
but you aren't swinging your arm fully.
**[05:48] Wa**
So it wasn't effective the second time around,
**[05:50] Wa**
which is why you gave up a run at the end.
**[05:53] Wa**
We're the same grade, so I won't sugarcoat it.
**[05:59] Wa**
Your pitching wasn't as good as the result.
**[06:07] S1**
Kuramochi, are you gonna quit being
a switch-hitter, like Coach Ochiai said?
**[06:12] Ku**
What? Of course not.
**[06:13] Ku**
I'm not gonna let him change my style.
**[06:17] S1**
But it was an order.
**[06:19] Ma**
Oh, yeah.
**[06:20] Ma**
You tried only going left before.
**[06:23] Ma**
It dropped your batting average.
**[06:25] Ku**
Shut up!
**[06:26] Mi**
You've gotten on base more when you bat left,
**[06:30] Mi**
so maybe taking advantage
of that is a good idea.
**[06:33] Ku**
I guess so.
**[06:35] Ku**
What are you gonna do?
**[06:37] Ku**
The bat.
**[06:39] Ha**
To be honest, I haven't adjusted.
**[06:41] Ha**
Using a metal bat just feels so awkward.
**[06:45] Mi**
Your body's used to using
the flexibility of the wood.
**[06:49] Mi**
You don't have to force yourself to change.
**[06:52] Mi**
The coach knows that, and that's
why he hasn't said anything.
**[06:59] Mi**
We have two days until the semifinals.
**[07:01] Mi**
Let's do what we can to help us play better.
**[07:12] K1**
I'm so hot.
**[07:14] K2**
My thighs are on fire.
**[07:26] K3**
Hey!
**[07:28] K3**
I told you to put some clothes on!
**[07:31] K3**
We've gotten complaints
from the other teams, too!
**[07:33] K4**
But Masu!
**[07:35] K4**
I can't help showing off after lifting.
**[07:37] K5**
I can't help taking my clothes off.
**[07:38] K3**
I don't care!
And don't strike a pose!
**[07:42] K3**
Don't tell me...
**[07:43] K3**
...you guys are satisfied with just
getting to the semifinals.
**[07:57] K3**
In order to make up for the summer,
**[08:00] K3**
we have to win the tournament.
**[08:05] R1**
The draft yesterday was intense.
**[08:08] R2**
Sano-kun from Seiho went to Chunichi,
**[08:10] R2**
Tachi-kun from Osaka Kiryu
went to Hiroshima,
***SIGN*** Harada at Nippon Ham
**[08:14] R2**
and Harada-kun from Inashiro
went to Hokkaido.
**[08:18] R2**
Many kids also went to college,
like Yuki-kun from Seido.
**[08:23] R2**
It'll be an exciting four years.
**[08:25] R1**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** Seiko Academy
**[08:36] R1**
Wow!
**[08:38] R1**
The ball draws a beautiful arc.
**[08:40] R2**
Their swing isn't as big as I thought.
**[08:43] R2**
They wait for the ball until
the last second and swing quickly.
**[08:47] R2**
It's only possible if they have power
and a fast swing speed.
**[08:52] R1**
Even if they swing a little late,
they just overpower the pitch.
**[08:56] R1**
This lineup might be a big threat
to pitchers like Sawamura-kun.
**[09:00] R2**
*Their first three games were called,*
**[09:03] R2**
* and they've scored a total of*
* forty-five runs this tournament.*
**[09:07] R2**
* If we ranked the top four*
* in terms of offensive explosiveness,*
**[09:10] R2**
*these guys might take the top spot.*
**[09:14] KC**
Good question.
***SIGN*** Seiko Academy Coach
Kazuyuki Oga
**[09:15] KC**
We probably lift more than the average team.
**[09:20] KC**
More muscle means increased performance.
**[09:23] KC**
They can throw faster and swing faster.
**[09:27] KC**
Muscle is very important.
**[09:30] KC**
So diet is part of training, as well.
**[09:34] KC**
You have to replenish the energy
you lose during practice,
**[09:38] KC**
while maintaining an agile body
with a well-balanced meal.
**[09:42] R2**
Do you have a nutritionist, then?
**[09:45] KC**
Yes.
**[09:46] KC**
In order to drive a large body,
**[09:48] KC**
the engine is important,
but so are the battery and gas.
**[09:53] R1**
* Maintaining a large build*
* despite a lot of movement...*
**[09:56] R1**
* I wonder if it's similar to*
* wrestling or sumo wrestling.*
**[10:03] KC**
However, this is all done under
Coach Kumakiri's instructions.
**[10:09] KC**
I'm a figurehead filling in for him.
**[10:12] KC**
I'm simply doing what he's always done.
**[10:17] R1**
Seiko's famous coach,
**[10:19] R1**
Jin Kumakiri, left the team
after the summer tournament.
**[10:24] R1**
In order to fill the hole he left,
Coach Oga became the head coach.
**[10:28] R2**
If I recall, Coach Kumakiri was suspended...
**[10:32] KC**
Yes.
**[10:34] KC**
Until next spring.
**[10:41] K1**
Not a bad pitch.
**[10:43] K1**
But...
**[10:46] K1**
What's with those eyebrows?
**[10:48] K1**
You have hardly any left!
**[10:50] K2**
Don't I look good?
**[10:52] K1**
Not in the slightest!
**[10:54] K2**
Oh, I don't?
**[10:56] K1**
Besides, you've got more
important things to be doing.
**[11:00] K1**
Did you look through Seido's data?
**[11:02] K2**
I didn't.
**[11:03] K1**
Then do it!
**[11:06] K2**
Masu-san, you always yell at me,
**[11:09] K2**
but I'm always thinking, too.
**[11:11] K1**
Oh? About what?
**[11:13] K2**
About what we need to do to make nationals.
**[11:19] K1**
Tsune, you...
**[11:22] K2**
And after thinking and thinking,
**[11:26] K2**
it's up to me.
**[11:28] K1**
Say what?
**[11:30] K2**
I have to awaken my full potential
and take the team to nationals!
**[11:34] K1**
Quit dreaming, stupid!
**[11:52] C1**
*Oh, man.*
**[11:54] (Flashback) C1**
That bases-loaded walk...
**[11:56] (Flashback) C2**
I'd heard really good things
about this year's team.
**[11:59] (Flashback) C1**
Why'd he use a first-year pitcher there?
**[12:03] (Flashback) KC**
Quit crying!
**[12:05] (Flashback) KC**
Stand up already!
**[12:06] (Flashback) C2**
That's Coach Kumakiri's poor decision making.
**[12:09] (Flashback) C1**
I've always thought this, but...
**[12:12] (Flashback) KC**
Stand up!
**[12:13] (Flashback) KC**
Let's go home!
**[12:15] (Flashback) C2**
Yeah, he does have those moments.
**[12:19] (Flashback) K1**
What? Suspended?
**[12:21] (Flashback) K1**
Coach Kumakiri?
**[12:22] (Flashback) KC**
One of the third-years' parents
**[12:24] (Flashback) KC**
called the school to report
that he kicked a player in the dugout
**[12:27] (Flashback) KC**
during a practice game last spring.
**[12:32] (Flashback) K1**
Last spring?
**[12:34] (Flashback) KC**
I struck a student
due to my carelessness.
**[12:39] (Flashback) KC**
I have no excuse.
**[12:41] (Flashback) KC**
I'm sorry.
**[12:43] (Flashback) KC**
Moreover, I can't apologize
enough to the third-years
**[12:47] (Flashback) KC**
who couldn't prove themselves.
**[12:57] (Flashback) KC**
Oga, Masu.
**[12:59] (Flashback) KC**
It's about Ogawa.
**[13:02] (Flashback) KC**
No matter how talented he is,
**[13:05] (Flashback) KC**
his heart is still frail.
**[13:08] (Flashback) KC**
He may put himself down because of the loss.
**[13:12] (Flashback) KC**
Please help him stay strong.
**[13:17] (Flashback) KC**
I'm really sorry I have to leave
at such an important time.
**[13:24] K1**
Okay!
**[13:26] K1**
The browless pitch looks good!
**[13:28] K2**
Browless?
**[13:30] K2**
What's that?
**[13:31] K2**
That sounds cool.
**[13:32] K1**
I was making fun of you, stupid!
**[13:34] K1**
Sheesh.
**[13:37] K1**
*In the summer tournament,*
**[13:38] K1**
* we lost in the first round*
* because we weren't good enough.*
**[13:42] K1**
*I didn't like*
**[13:44] K1**
* how everyone placed the blame*
* on how the coach does baseball.*
**[13:48] K1**
*We're not here because of someone else.*
**[13:54] K1**
*We're here because we chose it ourselves.*
**[13:57] K1**
*We'll take Coach Kumakiri*
**[14:00] K1**
*to nationals.*
**[14:06] K1**
*We have to prove to everyone*
**[14:10] K1**
*that his baseball isn't wrong.*
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
**[14:25] (Flashback) Sa**
Two more wins until we make nationals!
**[14:27] (Flashback) Sa**
We won't let you leave after we win!
**[14:34] (Flashback) Sa**
Don't run away, Tesshin.
**[14:42] Re**
Did you already
**[14:44] Re**
tell the captain who's starting tomorrow?
**[14:51] Re**
It's just two more games,
however you look at it.
**[14:54] Re**
The bitter defeat in the summer
**[14:57] Re**
kept the team strong
against tough competition.
**[15:01] Re**
They're only
**[15:02] Re**
looking ahead.
**[15:05] Re**
And what Sawamura-kun said.
**[15:09] Re**
I'm sure it's what everyone
on the team thinks.
**[15:32] Ku**
What's that?
**[15:34] Ku**
It's rare to see them talking.
**[15:36] Ku**
Are they exchanging information
about their newly learned breaking balls?
**[15:41] Sa**
Wait. That's it?
**[15:43] Fu**
Yeah, you don't want to try to break it.
**[15:46] Sa**
I throw like this.
**[15:48] Fu**
With all your fingers?
**[15:50] Mi**
Hey, boys!
**[15:53] Mi**
Being curious is good,
but the game's tomorrow.
**[15:57] Mi**
I won't ask for anything
you can't use effectively.
**[16:02] Sa**
Of course I know that!
**[16:04] Sa**
I know I have no dexterity!
**[16:07] Fu**
Do you think we were born yesterday?
**[16:11] Sa**
We're using our heads, too!
**[16:14] Sa**
You're like a mom, Captain!
**[16:16] Mi**
Oh? Good for you, then.
**[16:18] Sa**
We'll shut him up tomorrow.
**[16:20] Sa**
Right?
**[16:22] Mi**
Oh, I forgot.
**[16:24] Mi**
The coach told me to tell you.
**[16:26] Sa**
What do you want?
**[16:27] Mi**
Furuya's starting tomorrow.
**[16:37] Ku**
H-Hey!
**[16:38] Mi**
Your ankle looked healed
in the intra-squad.
**[16:43] Mi**
Height and control will be important.
**[16:46] Mi**
Everyone on their team swings at full speed,
**[16:48] Mi**
so we have to be wary of big hits.
**[16:50] Mi**
It would be ideal to get
the first batter of every inning out.
**[16:55] Fu**
Yeah.
**[16:58] Mi**
Oh, Sawamura.
**[17:00] Mi**
Make sure you're somewhat ready, too!
**[17:02] Sa**
Somewhat?
**[17:03] Mi**
Not just tomorrow,
but looking ahead to the final,
**[17:06] Mi**
we're definitely going to need you.
**[17:08] Sa**
I can start tomorrow, if you'd like!
**[17:11] Mi**
Don't stay up too long tonight.
**[17:15] Sa**
How can I sleep after such regrettable news?
**[17:17] Ku**
You didn't have to say that
when they were together.
**[17:23] Mi**
I didn't like how those rivals
were getting along.
**[17:27] Ku**
You're so mean!
**[17:29] Ma**
You want to swing some later?
**[17:30] Ha**
Yes, sir.
**[17:31] Sa**
Somewhat?
**[17:38] Fu**
To be honest...
**[17:42] Fu**
When all I could do was watch
from the dugout in the Oya game,
**[17:46] Fu**
I was really frustrated.
**[17:51] Fu**
*In fact, I was a little scared.*
**[17:58] Fu**
*I've only been looking forward,*
**[18:02] Fu**
*and I didn't realize...*
**[18:04] Fu**
*...he's right behind me now.*
**[18:09] Fu**
*I can do it.*
**[18:11] Fu**
*This isn't my limit.*
**[18:14] Fu**
*With this team, I can get even better.*
**[18:20] Fu**
I'm glad I came to this school.
**[18:28] Fu**
I'm glad.
**[18:33] Sa**
I... I don't exactly feel that way!
**[18:36] Fu**
Oh, you don't?
**[18:38] Sa**
You'd better play a good first inning
tomorrow, Mr. Ace!
**[18:41] Sa**
I'll be somewhat ready
so I won't drag you down!
**[18:45] Sa**
Why am I so frustrated?
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Today's Games: Seiko vs Seido at 10:00, Ichidai vs Yakushi at 12:30
**[19:27] C1**
Wow! This place is packed!
**[19:29] C2**
Both games today are gonna be exciting.
**[19:31] C2**
Ichidai's got a rematch against Yakushi.
**[19:34] C3**
Is Furuya pitching today?
**[19:36] C4**
The fastball monster versus monster batters!
**[19:38] C4**
Seiko has a monster batting lineup!
**[19:42] C4**
They all look like wrestlers or something!
**[19:45] C5**
This tournament's been so exciting.
**[19:47] C6**
The southpaw who pitched against
Oya was good, too.
**[19:50] C7**
Oh, don't forget about Kawakami!
**[20:00] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm grateful for their feelings,
**[20:03] (Flashback) Ka**
but I can't take back my resignation
after already submitting it.
**[20:08] (Flashback) Re**
But you can.
**[20:10] (Flashback) Ka**
I feel responsible for not being able
to take the third-years to nationals,
**[20:15] (Flashback) Ka**
but I also want to watch baseball
from the sidelines.
**[20:22] (Flashback) Ka**
It's not that I'm running away from baseball.
**[20:25] (Flashback) Ka**
It's a big decision for me
in order to move forward.
**[20:33] (Flashback) Ka**
I'll stay at the school.
**[20:35] (Flashback) Ka**
And I'll help out in every way I can.
**[20:39] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm sorry for being so selfish.
**[20:50] C1**
Hey, they're here!
**[20:52] C2**
They're huddling up!
**[20:54] C1**
Does that mean what I think it means?
**[20:56] C1**
Are they doing the roar?
**[20:59] Ot**
It's rare that Miyuki wants to do it.
**[21:11] Mi**
We...
**[21:13] Mi**
...are not kings.
**[21:18] Mi**
We're challengers.
**[21:23] SS**
Yeah!
**[21:27] Mi**
Who's shed the most sweat?
**[21:29] SS**
Seido!
**[21:31] Mi**
Shed the most tears?
**[21:33] SS**
Seido!
**[21:35] Mi**
Are you ready for the fight?
**[21:37] SS**
Yeah!
**[21:40] Mi**
Bearing pride in our hearts,
we're after the national crown!
**[21:46] Mi**
Let's go!
**[21:48] SS**
Yeah!
**[23:30] Mi**
The Seiko game finally begins.
**[23:32] Mi**
Let's do this, Furuya!
**[23:33] Mi**
Let's take out the monster batters!
**[23:35] K1**
Do you think I should
grow my hair out like him, too?
**[23:38] K2**
Tsune, you'd better be ready.
**[23:40] K1**
Don't worry, Masu-san.
**[23:42] K1**
I can warm up with just three pitches.
**[23:44] K1**
Besides, if things get dangerous,
I have him on my side.
**[23:47] K2**
Who?
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Courage He Gave Me.
***SIGN*** The Courage He Gave Me
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 31 - The Courage He Gave Me
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**[00:00] YC**
Hey, it's just about to start.
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[00:03] YC**
We made it.
**[00:04] YC**
While you warm up,
I'll watch the game closely.
**[00:08] YC**
He got us good in the practice game.
***SIGN*** At the top of the first, Seiko Academy starts the game off.
***SIGN*** Batting first and catcher, Masu-kun.
**[00:23] Mi**
*Out of all the big hitters,*
**[00:25] Mi**
*he's the one we have to be wary about.*
**[00:28] Mi**
* They're much more likely*
* to score when he gets on base.*
**[00:32] Mi**
* He's their lead-off man*
* and their central figure.*
**[00:36] Mi**
*Shinichiro Masu.*
**[00:39] Mi**
*But that also means, if we can get him out,*
**[00:43] Mi**
*we can take the upper hand.*
**[00:48] Mi**
*This inning is key.*
***SIGN*** The Courage He Gave Me
***SIGN*** The first pitch is a high ball.
**[02:50] C1**
It's so fast!
**[02:52] Mi**
*It's been two weeks since he last played.*
**[02:54] Mi**
*I can tell he's excited.*
**[02:57] K1**
It's not that fast!
**[02:59] K2**
Let's get it!
**[03:01] Mi**
*Calm down! Don't get so excited!*
**[03:06] Um**
Strike!
**[03:09] Mi**
*Put it away.*
**[03:13] Mi**
*Far below your gut.*
**[03:15] Mi**
*Deep, deep down.*
**[03:17] Um**
Strike!
**[03:19] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[03:20] S2**
Nice, Furuya!
**[03:23] YC**
*He got us good in the practice game,*
**[03:26] YC**
*but once his fastball starts coming in low,*
**[03:28] YC**
*he becomes unstoppable.*
**[03:32] Um**
Ball!
**[03:33] Mi**
*He didn't swing.*
**[03:36] Ma**
*That was close.*
**[03:37] Ma**
*I almost swung for it out of habit.*
**[03:40] Ma**
* Pitchers like him hate it*
* when the batters don't react.*
**[03:45] Mi**
*He's tough.*
**[03:46] Mi**
* No wonder he's both the catcher*
* and the lead-off man.*
**[03:52] Um**
Ball!
**[03:54] C1**
*And it's a full count now.*
**[03:56] C2**
*So much for two strikes.*
**[03:59] Mi**
*He's not gonna swing at any close pitches.*
**[04:03] Mi**
*In that case, throw it right down the middle.*
**[04:05] Mi**
*Force him out!*
**[04:11] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
***SIGN*** And he couldn't even swing!
**[04:16] Mi**
Furuya, nice pitch!
**[04:22] Mi**
*That was close.*
**[04:23] Mi**
*It was where the first pitch was.*
**[04:26] Mi**
*We're lucky it wasn't called as a ball.*
**[04:28] Mi**
*We might have some luck today.*
***SIGN*** Three for three in the first inning.
***SIGN*** Furuya is off to a good start!
**[04:39] Ot**
Yeah!
**[04:41] Ot**
The early game looks good!
**[04:43] S1**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[04:44] Sa**
That's our *Mr.* Ace!
**[04:46] C1**
*He usually concedes runs in the first inning.*
**[04:50] C1**
*So this is a good sign!*
**[04:52] C2**
Furuya's doesn't give up any hits
when he's in the zone.
**[04:59] Ma**
What are you doing?
**[05:01] K1**
Do you think I should grow out my bangs, too?
**[05:05] K1**
Like him.
**[05:06] Ma**
I really don't care.
**[05:09] KC**
Tsune, be ready to go any time.
**[05:12] KC**
We can't score much from this pitcher.
**[05:15] KC**
I'm sure we'll be fighting over every run.
**[05:20] Ts**
Then let me start.d
**[05:23] KC**
Once you have all your eyebrows.
**[05:25] Ts**
Huh?
**[05:26] Ts**
Doesn't this look good?
***SIGN*** The ball goes between right and center!
**[05:34] S1**
Nice! Go, Kuramochi!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi starts off the inning with a triple!
***SIGN*** Seido has a man on third with no outs!
***SIGN*** Seiko is moving up to defend.
**[05:48] Ma**
*It's okay to give up a run here,*
**[05:50] Ma**
*but we won't give it up for free.*
**[05:53] Ma**
*Be wary of a squeeze play.*
***SIGN*** And he hits!
**[06:00] Ma**
First base!
**[06:02] K1**
*He's fast. He's already home?*
***SIGN*** And the third base runner goes home with a grounder.
***SIGN*** Seido's taken the first run!
**[06:09] Sa**
Nice!
**[06:10] Sa**
That's our cheetah!
***SIGN*** Seido's on fire!
***SIGN*** Kominato hits one into center field!
***SIGN*** With a runner on first,
***SIGN*** their cleanup, Miyuki, is up.
**[06:23] Ma**
*You're way too tense, Ryuhei.*
**[06:26] Ma**
*Did Furuya's pitch put you off your game?*
***SIGN*** The hit and run succeeds!
***SIGN*** Kominato goes from first to third!
***SIGN*** And Maezono hits deep into left field!
***SIGN*** Seido scores again!
***SIGN*** The first base runner advances to second!
**[06:51] Ts**
Kojima-san's not pitching well today.
**[06:55] Ts**
I should get ready.
***SIGN*** It's going deep!
***SIGN*** The ball was caught, but Seido is making Kojima sweat.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** The batters exploded, and Seido starts off with two runs!
**[07:11] S1**
The Seido batters are looking good.
**[07:14] S2**
I'm impressed they've come so far
after the defeat in summer.
**[07:18] S3**
Coach Kataoka always makes a strong team.
**[07:23] S4**
I really want to see them play at nationals!
**[07:25] S4**
This is the year!
**[07:26] S5**
I hope they get there!
**[07:29] S6**
Expectations are high.
**[07:31] S7**
We always get this far. No problem.
**[07:34] S7**
We just always fall one win short.
**[07:44] K1**
*This guy's dangerous.*
**[07:50] Um**
Strike!
**[07:53] C1**
What a fast pitch.
**[07:55] C2**
That swing, too.
**[07:57] C3**
They both sound so scary.
**[08:00] C3**
What happens when the bat makes contact?
**[08:08] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
***SIGN*** The cleanup, Nagata, strikes out on a breaking ball!
**[08:15] Fu**
It worked.
**[08:17] C1**
Was that a splitter?
**[08:18] C2**
No, it was...
**[08:20] C1**
It was a slider?
**[08:22] Mi**
*It was a little high,*
**[08:24] Mi**
* but I knew he would swing*
* at it the first time.*
**[08:28] Ma**
*A slider?*
**[08:30] S1**
Look at the other team's face.
**[08:33] S1**
They had no idea he could
pitch that breaking ball.
**[08:37] S1**
I heard Ochiai-san taught breaking
balls to Sawamura and Furuya.
**[08:42] S2**
Oh?
**[08:43] S2**
So he's already influencing the team well.
**[08:52] R1**
Incredible.
**[08:53] R1**
They're swinging at those obvious balls.
**[08:56] R2**
It means his fastball is putting
a lot of pressure on them.
**[08:59] R1**
Both Sawamura-kun and Furuya-kun
**[09:02] R1**
learned breaking balls
over just a couple games.
**[09:05] R1**
I wonder if they hired someone new
for teaching breaking balls.
***SIGN*** It's going high!
***SIGN*** The left fielder catches it to end the inning.
***SIGN*** Three for three once again.
**[09:20] Ma**
All right!
**[09:21] Ka**
Nice pitch.
**[09:23] Mi**
That was close.
**[09:24] Mi**
If you're throwing high, go even higher.
**[09:26] S1**
*That was so high.*
**[09:29] S1**
*The fly was in the air for a while.*
**[09:31] Ta**
Seiko's swinging a lot.
**[09:34] Ta**
That's gonna put on a lot of pressure.
**[09:36] Yu**
They're pulling Furuya's fastballs.
**[09:41] S1**
Let's hope they don't get rolling.
**[09:43] Ta**
What a thrilling lineup.
**[09:46] Ma**
Your pitch looks good.
**[09:48] Ma**
Keep it low, Ryuhei.
**[09:50] KC**
Tsune!
**[09:52] KC**
Be ready.
***SIGN*** Bottom of Second
***SIGN*** Seido puts a man on second.
***SIGN*** And the ninth batter, Aso, is up at bat.
**[10:01] S1**
*I'm no small fry!*
***SIGN*** Into center field!
***SIGN*** The second base runner goes home!
***SIGN*** Seido scores their third run!
**[10:10] S1**
Let's go!
**[10:13] S2**
Nice run, Tojo!
**[10:15] S3**
That was a great slide.
**[10:16] S4**
Yeah! Nice run!
**[10:18] S6**
Tojo, great job!
**[10:19] S5**
Nice hit.
**[10:20] S7**
Nice run, Tojo!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[10:22] S1**
Beautiful.
**[10:23] S1**
Our batters are on fire!
**[10:26] S1**
Are you giving advice to the batters, as well?
**[10:28] S1**
It'd be great if they made the invitational.
**[10:31] S1**
Coach Ochiai would debut at nationals.
**[10:35] S1**
Let's hope Kataoka-san
goes big before he leaves.
**[10:40] Oc**
To be honest, I didn't expect
this team to come so far.
**[10:46] Oc**
They have many good players,
but the team wasn't nationals material.
**[10:51] S1**
It's thanks to your coaching
that they've come so far.
**[10:56] Oc**
No.
**[10:56] Oc**
I said a few words of advice, at best.
**[11:00] Oc**
If I were the coach,
I would've sacrificed this fall.
**[11:04] Oc**
In order to raise Furuya as the ace,
I would've sacrificed the team.
**[11:09] Oc**
It was Coach Kataoka
who raised the team to this level.
**[11:15] Oc**
We have differing coaching styles,
**[11:18] Oc**
so if he takes the fall tournament,
I'm not needed for the team.
**[11:24] S1**
Wait! Are you saying...
**[11:26] Oc**
Yes, I would be the one to leave.
**[11:37] Ku**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi fights for a walk.
***SIGN*** One out and with runners on first and second.
**[11:45] Ma**
*He has speed, but he has no control.*
**[11:49] Ma**
* Before we lose any more runs,*
* we may have to switch early.*
**[11:56] Ts**
*Didn't you know?*
**[11:57] Ts**
*I can warm up with three pitches.*
**[12:02] S1**
*I'm no small fry!*
***SIGN*** Fourth run!
***SIGN*** Seido is on fire!
**[12:09] S1**
Don't ignore me!
***SIGN*** Seiko Academy has announced a change in players.
**[12:17] C1**
This is an early switch.
***SIGN*** Kojima-kun, pitcher, will play center field.
***SIGN*** Replacing Kojima-kun as pitcher
***SIGN*** will be Ogawa-kun.
**[12:26] K1**
Run!
***SIGN*** Batting seventh and pitcher, Ogawa-kun.
**[12:31] Sa**
He's so huge!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[12:35] Ma**
It's the three-hole with runners on base.
**[12:38] Ma**
It's a tough situation,
but I'm counting on you.
**[12:41] Ts**
It doesn't matter who the batter is.
**[12:43] Ts**
I'll just throw like I always do.
**[12:57] K1**
That's it!
**[12:59] K2**
Nice pitch!
**[13:02] Ha**
*He's tall, so he pitches from a high angle.*
**[13:10] Um**
Ball three!
**[13:12] R1**
The fastballs look heavy, but they're all balls.
**[13:15] R1**
I wonder if he's not warmed up yet
because of the early switch.
**[13:19] S1**
He's got no control!
**[13:21] S2**
Go after his fastball!
**[13:24] Ku**
*We have the momentum.*
**[13:26] Ku**
*Don't give him an easy time, Kominato.*
**[13:29] Ma**
* Don't worry about the batter.*
* Just pitch like always.*
**[13:34] Ma**
*So give me one right here!*
**[13:36] S1**
Come on, Tsunematsu!
**[13:38] S1**
Break his wooden bat!
***SIGN*** It's a ball again!
***SIGN*** The bases are loaded now.
***SIGN*** Ogawa seems to be off his game.
**[13:49] Sa**
Nice, Harucchi!
**[13:51] Sa**
You have great eyes!
**[13:53] Ma**
You're right!
The batter doesn't matter!
**[13:55] Ma**
You can only throw balls!
**[13:58] Ts**
Well said.
**[13:59] Ma**
Don't be impressed!
**[14:02] Ma**
* This is the worst man to have*
* at-bat with the bases loaded.*
**[14:07] C1**
This doesn't look good.
**[14:09] C2**
He's good against lefties,
but this is tough.
**[14:12] C2**
If he doesn't pull through, it's game over.
**[14:16] Mi**
* I don't like pitchers without control*
* because I can't read them.*
**[14:21] Mi**
*Let's hope he tries to get an easy strike.*
**[14:25] Ma**
*I don't think he'll pass up an easy pitch.*
**[14:28] Ma**
* The bases are loaded,*
* but we've gotta pitch to the boundaries.*
**[14:32] Ts**
*I know.*
**[14:34] Ts**
*If I can't run,*
**[14:38] Ts**
*then I have to go forward!*
**[14:47] Mi**
Ow!
***SIGN*** He hits the batter!
***SIGN*** Seido scores!
**[14:52] C1**
Fifth run!
**[14:53] C1**
It's only the second inning!
**[14:55] C2**
I was so excited to watch today.
**[14:59] C2**
Why is he pitching again?
**[15:01] C2**
He's the first-year pitcher
**[15:02] C2**
who ruined the summer
with multiple bases on balls, right?
**[15:06] KC**
You were pitching offensively.
Don't let it get to you.
**[15:10] Ts**
Couldn't he have dodged that?
**[15:12] Ma**
Sounds like you have a good mindset.
**[15:15] Ma**
But don't say that when you hit him!
***SIGN*** The bases are still loaded with just one out.
***SIGN*** Can Masu and Ogawa pull through for Seiko?
**[15:25] S1**
The pitcher's lost it!
**[15:27] S2**
Let's get it, Zono!
**[15:39] Ma**
If you ever lose confidence
**[15:43] Ma**
and feel like you're gonna cry,
**[15:47] Ma**
just think about the happy, happy,
**[15:50] Ma**
happy things.
**[15:58] Um**
Strike!
**[16:00] K1**
Yeah! Nice pitch!
**[16:02] K1**
You got this, Tsunematsu!
**[16:04] Mi**
*Zono leaned back.*
**[16:06] Mi**
* He's pitching to the inside*
* right after he hit me.*
**[16:10] Mi**
*What a thick battery.*
**[16:13] Mi**
* He's a first-year,*
* but he replaced their ace pitcher.*
**[16:17] Mi**
* Let's shut him down*
* before he gets rolling, Zono.*
**[16:21] Ts**
Fly over the sea and through the sky.
**[16:26] Ma**
*Is he... singing?*
**[16:29] Ts**
Run free like the wind.
**[16:33] Ts**
With dreams and love,
**[16:36] Ts**
leap over Earth.
**[16:42] Ts**
You are Anpanman.
**[16:45] Ts**
Have energy.
**[16:49] Ts**
You are Anpanman.
**[16:52] Ts**
You are strong.
**[16:56] Ts**
See? You're glowing.
**[17:00] Ts**
You are a generous hero.
***SIGN*** A double play!
***SIGN*** Ogawa pulls through with just one run.
**[17:16] Ma**
You were singing again.
**[17:18] Ma**
Though I don't care
so long as you get the outs.
**[17:23] Ts**
I was able to change because I met him.
**[17:27] Ts**
I couldn't feel anything
after the summer tournament,
**[17:31] Ts**
but when I heard that song on TV...
**[17:34] (Flashback) TV**
Just think about the happy,
happy, happy things.
**[17:38] (Flashback) Ma**
There he is!
**[17:39] (Flashback) K1**
Stop skipping practice here!
**[17:43] (Flashback) TV**
You are a generous hero.
**[17:44] Ts**
I was in tears when I noticed.
**[17:50] Ts**
He's incredible.
**[17:52] Ts**
He's a god! I have so much respect!
**[17:54] Ma**
Don't talk about Anpanman like that!
**[17:57] Ku**
He got us good.
**[17:59] Ma**
Yeah, it was beyond imaginable.
**[18:02] Wa**
* He's not consistent,*
* but once he gets that pitch going,*
**[18:07] Wa**
*he becomes unstoppable.*
**[18:11] Sa**
Was that a change-up?
**[18:14] Ka**
It's a screwball.
**[18:15] Ka**
It drops away from right-handed batters.
**[18:18] Ka**
It's Ogawa's best pitch.
**[18:22] Sa**
Screwball.
**[18:25] Ts**
I'm tearing up again.
***SIGN*** Top of Fourth
**[18:31] KC**
His highs and lows are obvious.
***SIGN*** The first batter, Masu, is up at bat.
**[18:40] Ma**
* We're not gonna just*
* stand and watch anymore.*
**[18:43] Ma**
*If it comes in even close to what I want...*
**[18:53] Ma**
*Two sliders...*
**[18:55] Ma**
*...in a row?*
**[19:00] Ma**
*Give it to me!*
**[19:07] Um**
Safe!
***SIGN*** What a fearsome slide!
***SIGN*** That's Seiko's first hit!
**[19:12] Ma**
Let's go!
**[19:15] K1**
That's it, Masu!
**[19:16] K2**
That's our captain, Shinichiro!
**[19:18] K1**
You're the man!
**[19:19] Ts**
Honestly, it'd be faster if he ran through.
***SIGN*** How will Seiko use this important runner?
**[19:27] R1**
It's still early in the game,
so maybe a sacrifice bunt?
***SIGN*** He swings hard!
***SIGN*** It's a grounder to the pitcher, and the runner advances to second!
**[19:38] Sa**
Wow! That's incredibly difficult!
**[19:41] R1**
He swung for it without hesitation.
**[19:44] R2**
Yeah.
**[19:49] Um**
Strike!
**[19:51] R2**
*This is Seiko's baseball.*
**[19:55] K1**
*Those runs are my fault.*
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** Into left field!
***SIGN*** But the hit was so fast, the runner can't go home.
***SIGN*** One out and runners on first and third!
***SIGN*** And next up is the cleanup, Nagata!
***SIGN*** He's the cleanup
***SIGN*** of the scary batting lineup!
**[20:26] Mi**
* They're hitting Furuya*
* from the second go around.*
**[20:29] Mi**
* It's better to push with fastballs*
* than the incomplete slider.*
**[20:41] Um**
Strike!
**[20:50] Mi**
*It's coming in too high.*
**[20:52] Mi**
*Lower!*
***SIGN*** It's going super wide!
**[21:05] Mi**
Time out, please!
**[21:07] Mi**
What's wrong?
**[21:08] Mi**
You're tense.
**[21:10] Mi**
Pitch lower.
**[21:12] Mi**
Against batters like him, control is
more important than power.
**[21:16] Mi**
Did you forget
**[21:18] Mi**
the home run you gave to Umemiya?
***SIGN*** Top of the fourth, one out and runners on first and third!
***SIGN*** Seido's looking to make a double play here.
***SIGN*** Seiko's down by five runs.
***SIGN*** Can their cleanup take some runs back?
**[21:38] Mi**
*After seeing him swing like that,*
**[21:41] Mi**
*I'd be scared, too.*
**[21:44] Mi**
*But you're not alone.*
**[21:56] Mi**
*Look at me!*
**[23:30] Ma**
We'll score no matter what.
**[23:31] Ma**
So pitch without giving up.
**[23:33] Ts**
Okay.
**[23:34] Ts**
This chain of events seems to lead to me
hitting the game-changing home run.
**[23:37] Ma**
What?
**[23:38] Mi**
Furuya might grow to become
a true ace in this game.
**[23:41] Mi**
So it's my job as the cleanup
to let him pitch like always.
**[23:45] Ma**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Resolve for Responsibility.
**[23:48] Ts**
Happy, happy, happy things.
***SIGN*** The Resolve for Responsibility
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 32 - The Resolve for Responsibility
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***SIGN*** Top of the fourth, one out and runners on first and third!
***SIGN*** Seido's looking to make a double play here.
***SIGN*** Seiko's down by five runs.
***SIGN*** Can their cleanup take some runs back?
**[00:20] Mi**
*After seeing him swing like that,*
**[00:23] Mi**
*I'd be scared, too.*
**[00:26] Mi**
*But you're not alone.*
**[00:38] Mi**
*Look at me!*
***SIGN*** The Resolve for Responsibility
**[02:27] Um**
Strike!
**[02:30] S1**
Low and away!
**[02:32] Ta**
He's relaxed and his form has improved.
**[02:35] Sa**
That's my pitch.
**[02:38] S1**
That was a good time-out.
**[02:41] Yu**
Looks like Furuya has calmed down.
**[02:43] YC**
*I told you he's impossible*
**[02:46] YC**
*once he starts pitching low.*
**[02:52] Ma**
Kuramochi!
**[02:54] Ku**
Furuya!
***SIGN*** There it is!
***SIGN*** A 3-6-1 double!
**[03:07] Oc**
Nice pitch.
**[03:09] YC**
No one can hit that pitch.
**[03:11] Ot**
All right!
**[03:14] Ha**
Nice cover, Furuya-kun.
**[03:15] Ma**
Nice cover!
***SIGN*** This pitcher is tough!
***SIGN*** Seiko fails to score yet again!
**[03:24] Ka**
That pitch was sick.
**[03:26] Ku**
Furuya, nice cover!
**[03:29] Ha**
You moved really quickly.
**[03:32] S1**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[03:33] S2**
Nice pitch!
**[03:38] Sa**
That was a magnificent play!
**[03:40] Sa**
Great defense, everyone!
**[03:43] C1**
Furuya looks good. He's improved.
**[03:46] C2**
Yeah, I'm excited for his future.
**[03:49] K1**
Sorry.
**[03:50] K1**
We could've really used a run.
**[03:52] K2**
Don't worry, Naga bro!
**[03:54] K3**
We'll get 'em next time.
**[03:56] K1**
Yeah, you're right!
**[03:58] K2**
That was a quick recovery.
**[04:00] Ma**
We'll get the runs.
**[04:02] Ma**
So pitch tenaciously!
**[04:04] K1**
Oh, I see.
**[04:06] Ma**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[04:07] K1**
This is the game where I hit
the game-ending grand slam from behind.
**[04:12] Ma**
Too bad!
**[04:14] Ma**
We bat in the top of the innings, stupid.
**[04:24] S1**
Damn it!
***SIGN*** Batting first and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun.
**[04:30] C1**
Wait! He's batting left against a lefty?
**[04:33] C2**
Isn't Kuramochi a switch hitter?
**[04:38] Ku**
It's not because that
old man told me to bat left.
**[04:43] Ku**
* The screwball is good*
* against right-handed batters.*
**[04:47] K1**
If you ever lose confidence...
**[04:53] K1**
Just think about the happy, happy...
**[05:06] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi goes down with a grounder to first,
***SIGN*** and it's two outs.
**[05:12] S1**
He pitched it even to a lefty.
**[05:15] S2**
Low and inside to a lefty.
**[05:18] S2**
He must have a lot of confidence in that pitch.
**[05:25] KC**
Good control.
**[05:27] KC**
If you can't pitch to both
left and right-handed batters,
**[05:32] KC**
you can't call it your best pitch.
***SIGN*** The screwball's looking sharp, and Seido goes down three for three!
***SIGN*** Tsunematsu Ogawa has completely killed Seido's momentum!
**[05:49] K1**
Fly over the sea and through the sky.
**[05:54] K1**
Run free like the wind.
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[06:00] Y1**
It's the fifth inning now.
**[06:02] Y2**
We should start heading to the stadium.
**[06:06] Y3**
Raichi, let's go!
**[06:09] I1**
Let's go, Kosei!
**[06:13] I2**
Coach Tahara.
**[06:14] I2**
Five runs up at the fifth inning.
**[06:16] I2**
Do you think Seido will take this?
**[06:20] IC**
I don't know.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[06:21] IC**
The score hasn't changed for a while,
**[06:24] IC**
so I can't tell who has the upper hand.
**[06:33] S1**
Okay!
**[06:41] C1**
Nice!
**[06:43] C2**
That's two outs!
**[06:45] R1**
They're not striking out, anymore.
**[06:48] R2**
But he's keeping his pitches low.
**[06:51] R2**
If he can pitch like this all nine innings,
**[06:54] R2**
he'll be more consistent.
**[07:01] Mi**
*He's relaxed now.*
**[07:02] Mi**
*If we can go three for three this inning,*
**[07:05] Mi**
*we'll take the game back.*
**[07:16] K1**
I hit it.
***SIGN*** It's gone!
***SIGN*** Home run!
**[07:33] K1**
Are you serious?
**[07:34] K2**
He's in the zone today!
***SIGN*** A huge hit off this monstrous pitcher!
***SIGN*** Is this the beginning of a comeback?
**[07:44] Mi**
*It was a bit high,*
**[07:46] Mi**
*but it wasn't home-run material.*
**[07:49] K1**
...leap over Earth.
**[07:51] C1**
Wow!
**[07:52] C2**
Where'd that come from?
**[07:53] K1**
Nice hit!
**[07:55] K2**
Only Nagashima-san
can skip after a home run!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[08:03] Sa**
It's over!
**[08:08] S1**
No problem!
**[08:09] S1**
Good pitch!
**[08:10] S2**
Let's move on!
**[08:13] Ma**
* The bottom of their order*
* can hit to the fence?*
**[08:18] S1**
*They're not losing to Furuya's power.*
**[08:21] K1**
So close, Iku-chan!
**[08:23] K2**
Next time!
**[08:25] S1**
*We can't let them get rolling.*
**[08:27] S1**
*They'll be unstoppable.*
**[08:29] Sa**
*Their swings have no hesitation.*
**[08:34] S1**
Nice pitch, Furuya!
**[08:40] Mi**
That last pitch was good.
**[08:44] Mi**
They can't hit your pitch
past the fence if it's that low.
**[08:47] Mi**
The important thing isn't to prevent every hit.
**[08:50] Mi**
It's what you do after they hit.
**[08:56] Mi**
You're starting to pitch like an ace.
***SIGN*** Ace!
**[09:11] Fu**
Ace!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[09:14] IC**
It's still the mid game.
**[09:16] IC**
Seiko's batters tend to score big
toward the late game.
**[09:22] IC**
I'm sure Seido wants
to expand the lead they have.
**[09:27] Oc**
We start with the third-hole this inning.
**[09:30] Oc**
We need to score here.
**[09:31] KC**
Tsunematsu's pitch is creating
a rhythm for their offense.
**[09:36] KC**
This is how it starts, Masu.
**[09:39] YC**
* Just go all out, so you'll be*
* tired when you play us.*
**[09:45] (Flashback) Ka**
That pitcher tends to start
with an inside pitch.
**[09:51] (Flashback) Ka**
Go for his first...
**[09:53] Ha**
*Fastball!*
**[09:59] S1**
Nice! Into left field!
**[10:02] S2**
Nice hit, Kominato!
**[10:05] S3**
Nice hit!
**[10:08] Oc**
*He broke his bat.*
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.
**[10:17] Mi**
*His pitch has angle and weight.*
**[10:21] Mi**
* I saw his screwball from*
* Kuramochi's and Shirasu's at-bats.*
**[10:26] Mi**
*He has ins, outs, and change of pace.*
**[10:34] Mi**
*They make a good battery,*
**[10:36] Mi**
*but I can't let them do whatever they want.*
**[10:40] Mi**
* Furuya's become highly conscious*
* of his own pitching*
**[10:44] Mi**
* and has shown tenacity*
* in tight situations.*
**[10:47] Mi**
*He might become a true ace this game.*
***SIGN*** With a runner on first, Miyuki, the cleanup, is at bat!
**[10:59] Mi**
*If that's the case,*
**[11:00] Mi**
* it's my job as the cleanup*
* to give him the easiest time.*
**[11:24] C1**
That was close.
**[11:25] C2**
He hit the batter last time,
but he's still pitching close!
**[11:31] R1**
They haven't changed their plan.
**[11:32] R2**
They're being wary of Miyuki-kun,
but it's a bit rash.
**[11:37] Mi**
*Damn.*
**[11:39] Mi**
*Does he not care about hitting me?*
**[11:45] Ha**
*His slide step is fast.*
**[11:53] Um**
Ball four!
***SIGN*** Runners on first and second now!
**[11:58] C1**
Another base on balls?
**[12:00] C2**
Right after we got a run back!
**[12:03] Ma**
* I told you to pitch to the boundaries,*
* but I didn't tell you to walk him.*
***SIGN*** I told you to pitch to the boundaries, but I didn't tell you to walk him.
**[12:07] Mi**
*He didn't let me swing, at all.*
**[12:11] Mi**
*I can't quite read him.*
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[12:24] C1**
The five-hole's bunting?
**[12:33] Ma**
Oh, no!
**[12:34] Ma**
I messed up!
***SIGN*** An out at third!
***SIGN*** The bunt failed!
***SIGN*** Ogawa's quick reaction keeps Seido's runners at first and second!
**[12:44] Mi**
*He can move that fast despite being so big?*
**[12:49] Ha**
*This ridiculousness reminds me of someone.*
***SIGN*** This crazy guy
**[12:53] Sa**
Zono-senpai, all in the knees!
**[12:55] Sa**
You can't hit it with your arms!
**[12:57] Ma**
Thanks for the important advice!
**[13:00] K1**
Nice, Tsune!
**[13:01] K1**
One out!
**[13:02] K2**
The body moved on its own.
**[13:05] KC**
* Once it sticks to your body,*
* it'll save you one day.*
**[13:10] KC**
* I hope this helps him realize*
* the importance of daily fielding practice.*
**[13:16] KC**
*In terms of potential,*
**[13:18] KC**
*he's one of the best players I've trained.*
**[13:22] KC**
*He has what it takes to play professionally.*
**[13:27] KC**
*Does he have the heart?*
**[13:31] KC**
*Does he have the strength*
**[13:33] KC**
* to put in the tedious effort*
* instead of being spoiled by his talent?*
**[13:39] KC**
* Even if the other players advise him*
* or show him the way,*
**[13:43] KC**
*if he doesn't have the desire to improve,*
**[13:47] KC**
*he can't grow.*
**[13:50] Sa**
You're a batter before you're a pitcher!
***SIGN*** Runners on first and second at the bottom of the fifth!
***SIGN*** It's a duel between the two first-years defending the mound!
**[14:00] Sa**
If I possibly could,
**[14:02] Sa**
I would bat in your place.
**[14:06] Sa**
Why isn't the coach making the move?
**[14:07] Ta**
Furuya got a grounder last time.
**[14:11] Yu**
The screwball that drops away
from right-handed batters
**[14:14] Yu**
will be the key.
**[14:18] R1**
Could they try another bunt here?
**[14:21] R2**
It's possible, but the risk is too high.
**[14:25] R2**
Furuya-kun's a good batter, too.
**[14:29] Mi**
We wanted to get some points for you,
**[14:31] Mi**
but it looks like that's not happening.
**[14:34] Mi**
It's all in your hands now.
**[14:39] (Flashback) Mi**
You're starting to pitch like an ace.
**[14:47] (Flashback) Oc**
You can become the best pitcher in Japan.
**[14:56] Sa**
Just swing the bat!
**[14:58] Sa**
It won't hit if you don't!
**[14:59] Sa**
Just swing and pray!
**[15:02] Fu**
*I think about that moment every day.*
**[15:09] Fu**
*I won't give up the mound*
**[15:13] Fu**
*to anyone anymore.*
**[15:17] Fu**
*I'll be the ace*
**[15:19] Fu**
*and lead the team to nationals.*
**[15:24] S1**
His energy is intense.
**[15:27] S1**
He doesn't show it, but it's there.
**[15:34] K1**
*A crazy rookie in West Tokyo.*
**[15:38] K1**
* As the summer tournament progressed,*
* everyone kept talking about him.*
**[15:44] K1**
*Seido's monster rookie...*
**[15:50] K1**
*Satoru Furya.*
**[15:57] K1**
*The monster.*
**[15:59] K1**
*But really, that title...*
**[16:06] Um**
Strike!
**[16:08] K1**
*...should've been mine!*
**[16:11] K2**
Okay!
**[16:13] K2**
Nice, Tsune!
**[16:17] (Flashback) KC**
If you don't do all you can,
you'll regret it later!
**[16:23] (Flashback) Ma**
Don't ask for answers! Use your head!
**[16:25] (Flashback) Ma**
It's your life!
**[16:26] (Flashback) Ma**
It's up to you!
**[16:28] K1**
*Coach Kumakiri is scary,*
**[16:32] K1**
*and Masu-senpai is annoying.*
**[16:35] K1**
*I'd always just scoffed at everything they said,*
**[16:41] K1**
*but I'm starting to see what they meant.*
**[16:45] K1**
*"Do you have the resolve to carry the team?"*
**[16:50] K1**
*That's what it comes down to, right?*
**[16:55] K1**
*The resolve.*
**[17:12] Sa**
Run through!
***SIGN*** A double play!
***SIGN*** Three outs!
***SIGN*** The shortstop, Yamashita, makes a great play!
***SIGN*** The fielders stopped Seido from scoring!
**[17:30] Ma**
Hey.
**[17:31] Ma**
Don't make that face after their play.
**[17:34] Ma**
You're not playing baseball by yourself.
**[17:39] K1**
Tsune, did you see that?
**[17:41] K2**
Show some respect!
**[17:44] K3**
Aren't we reliable?
**[17:46] C1**
Nice, Yamashita!
**[17:48] C2**
Good save!
**[17:49] C3**
Good keystone combination!
**[17:51] Ma**
Everyone plays for the team,
**[17:54] Ma**
and the team plays to win.
**[17:57] Ma**
If we can't play as one,
we can't make nationals.
**[18:01] Ma**
That's the kind of place nationals are.
**[18:13] Ma**
What do you want?
**[18:15] K1**
I think I understand what
you've been saying for the first time.
**[18:20] Ma**
After all this time, this is the first?
**[18:22] K1**
I can finally relate.
**[18:26] Sa**
Switch gears, Furuya!
**[18:27] Sa**
It's disappointing, but that's
where you're at right now!
**[18:31] Sa**
Next time, I'll take—
**[18:36] S1**
Tojo.
**[18:38] S1**
Where's Furuya?
**[18:40] Ot**
Kudo and Watanabe.
**[18:42] Ot**
What's up?
**[18:44] S1**
Oh, I hope I'm wrong,
**[18:48] S1**
but I think his ankle's hurt again.
**[19:00] C1**
What's going on?
**[19:02] C1**
Their battery isn't out yet.
***SIGN*** We've momentarily paused the game due to a Seido injury.
***SIGN*** Thank you for your patience until the game resumes.
**[19:17] Ta**
An injury?
**[19:34] S1**
How is it?
**[19:36] Fu**
It's a lot easier to move like this.
**[19:40] Fu**
It just felt a little weird.
**[19:42] Fu**
It should be fine.
**[19:44] Mi**
*I thought we were being careful,*
**[19:47] Mi**
*but it's the same ankle again.*
**[19:50] Ka**
Considering your pitch count,
we shoud switch you out soon.
**[19:55] Ka**
We have a four-run lead,
**[19:57] Ka**
so if you push through and
make it worse for tomorrow,
**[20:00] Ka**
it would hurt the team more.
**[20:05] Fu**
The lead doesn't mean anything.
**[20:09] Fu**
That pressure.
**[20:14] Fu**
I can't walk off the mound right now.
**[20:30] Ku**
Let's get the first out!
**[20:31] Ma**
The first pitch is important.
**[20:33] Ka**
Pitch to contact, Furuya!
**[20:35] Ha**
Furuya-kun!
**[20:36] Ha**
We've got your back!
**[20:38] Sa**
Remember this, Furuya!
**[20:41] Sa**
There are two hungry wolves in the bullpen!
***SIGN*** Ignore
**[20:46] C1**
*I wonder where he's injured.*
**[20:49] C2**
*Is he okay?*
**[20:51] Oc**
*Is it his ankle again?*
**[20:54] Oc**
* It could be annoying*
* if it becomes a regular thing.*
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[20:59] Ma**
We're only four runs down.
**[21:02] Ma**
Believe in everything we've done.
**[21:06] Ma**
We can catch them.
**[21:10] Ma**
Let's go to nationals
**[21:12] Ma**
with Coach Kumakiri.
**[21:20] Mi**
*There was a catch, but I'm surprised...*
**[21:24] Mi**
* ...that the coach put*
* Furuya back on the mound.*
**[21:28] Mi**
*Furuya didn't ask to keep pitching.*
**[21:32] Mi**
*He said it like no one else could do the job.*
**[21:41] Mi**
*Furuya is standing on the mound today*
**[21:46] Mi**
*with a different mindset.*
**[21:52] Mi**
*He's playing like a true ace.*
**[23:30] Oc**
Seido's being pressured
by Ogawa's powerful pitch.
**[23:33] Oc**
It's clear which team has more momentum.
**[23:37] Oc**
As Seiko slowly closes in on Seido,
**[23:40] Oc**
Furuya shows signs of fatigue.
**[23:42] Fu**
I can't walk off the mound right now.
**[23:45] Mi**
Furuya, you've been pitching past your limit.
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Ace's Instinct.
***SIGN*** The Ace's Instinct
**[23:51] Fu**
Let's win the national title!
# 33 - The Ace's Instinct
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***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Tokyo High School Baseball Fall Tournament
***SIGN*** It's the top of the sixth with two outs and runners on first and third.
***SIGN*** Seiko is looking to strike back.
***SIGN*** Their next batter is their cleanup, Nagata!
**[00:13] K1**
Let's go, Nagata!
**[00:15] Ma**
Full swing, buddy!
**[00:16] SS**
Two outs! Two outs!
***SIGN*** Nagata hits big!
***SIGN*** The third-base runner scores!
***SIGN*** Seiko takes a run!
**[00:35] Sa**
It would've been bad
if that had gone through.
**[00:38] Ot**
Shirasu!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and second baseman, Tamaki-kun.
***SIGN*** Three outs!
***SIGN*** Seiko's opportunity ends here.
***SIGN*** Furuya stops them after just one run!
***SIGN*** Ogawa hasn't given Seido any runs since the second inning, either!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** Seido goes down three for three again!
**[01:26] YC**
*He's a first-year like Raichi?*
**[01:28] YC**
*Didn't know about him before.*
**[01:30] Oc**
*Despite Seido being in the lead,*
**[01:32] Oc**
*it's clear Seiko has the momentum.*
**[01:36] Oc**
* The real challenge starts*
* when his fatigue begins to show.*
***SIGN*** The Ace's Instinct
***SIGN*** Seiko's Nishijima and Ogawa hit back-to-back doubles!
***SIGN*** Now they're just two runs behind!
**[03:28] Mi**
*They're not focusing on anything.*
**[03:31] Mi**
* They just swing at everything*
* in the strike zone.*
**[03:38] Ot**
Furuya's fastballs are getting hit so easily!
**[03:41] Ot**
Maybe he's reached his limit.
**[04:06] Ku**
*Did he...*
**[04:08] Ku**
*...just look at us to calm himself down?*
**[04:14] Mi**
*Furuya... you...*
**[04:17] Mi**
*You're way past your limit.*
**[04:34] Na**
That speed after so many pitches.
**[04:45] Ka**
Seiko can hit Furuya's pitch with ease.
**[04:49] Ka**
Don't try to take them out by force.
**[04:51] Ka**
Pitch to the corners.
**[04:54] Ka**
I want to see the pitching
you showed against Oya.
***SIGN*** Seiko pops up to left field for their second out.
***SIGN*** Furuya is pitching tenaciously, even after conceding a run.
***SIGN*** Can he pull through?
**[05:16] K1**
Come on!
**[05:17] K2**
One more!
**[05:19] Ma**
*I thought he crumbled easily,*
**[05:21] Ma**
*but it looks like he's pretty tough, mentally.*
**[05:26] Ma**
*His pitches are getting easier to hit.*
**[05:29] Ma**
*This is the moment to take him out.*
***SIGN*** Seiko's two runs behind at the top of seventh
***SIGN*** with two outs and a runner on second.
***SIGN*** Their next batter is their leadoff man, Shinichiro Masu!
**[05:42] Ma**
We've got your back!
**[05:43] Ha**
Focus on the batter!
**[05:44] Ku**
Two outs!
**[05:46] Ka**
Let's do this, Furuya!
**[05:47] S1**
You've got this!
**[05:48] S2**
Let's relax!
**[05:49] S3**
We're here for you!
**[05:51] Mi**
* The coach gave Furuya*
* one condition to keep playing.*
**[05:55] Mi**
*He must not selfishly walk a batter.*
**[05:59] Mi**
* His fastballs are getting hit,*
* and he's given up some runs.*
**[06:03] Mi**
*He's pitching way past his limit.*
**[06:06] Mi**
*Even so...*
**[06:09] Mi**
*Even so, he's still...*
***SIGN*** What a play!
***SIGN*** A strong hit to center field,
***SIGN*** and he literally stopped it with his body!
***SIGN*** Seiko's inning ends after getting one run, yet again.
***SIGN*** We head into the bottom of the seventh
***SIGN*** with Seido leading 3-5.
**[07:31] Ma**
*Damn! He's playing out of his mind.*
**[07:35] Mi**
*The fighting instincts he's kept inside...*
**[07:39] Mi**
*...turned out to be quite extraordinary.*
**[07:46] Ka**
Great job pitching.
**[07:48] Ka**
Take a break.
**[07:52] Mi**
That hit close to your wrist, didn't it?
**[07:56] Mi**
Let's get it checked.
**[08:00] Ka**
The whole team recognized
your unyielding spirit.
**[08:04] Ka**
You can leave the rest to them.
**[08:17] Mi**
* His presence on the team*
* increases every game.*
**[08:21] Mi**
* This is what it means*
* to pitch like an ace.*
**[08:35] Og**
I think I'll grow out my hair.
**[08:40] Og**
I don't want to lose to him
in terms of looks, either.
**[08:44] Ma**
You're not losing!
**[08:45] Ma**
You dominate him, in terms of looks.
**[08:47] Og**
You think so?
**[08:49] Ka**
Sawamura, you're going in next inning.
**[08:51] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[09:07] Ha**
*They're all inside.*
***SIGN*** Kominato pops it up!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.
**[09:13] K1**
Two outs!
**[09:14] K2**
Tsunematsu, end it!
**[09:27] Um**
Ball four!
**[09:29] C1**
Wow! Another base on balls for the cleanup.
**[09:31] Ma**
Don't be so tense!
**[09:34] YC**
* It looks like they're being*
* aggressive against the cleanup,*
**[09:39] YC**
*but that battery...*
**[09:41] YC**
*Maybe they're actually*
**[09:42] YC**
* intentionally avoiding*
* the fight against the cleanup...*
***SIGN*** A strong hit to third!
***SIGN*** A calm throw to first, and that's the third out!
***SIGN*** Seiko keeps Seido from scoring yet again!
**[10:05] YC**
* They pressure the pitcher*
* with their massive swing,*
**[10:08] YC**
* and they're clever enough to walk*
* the cleanup at key game moments.*
**[10:12] YC**
*They're much more dangerous than I'd thought.*
**[10:15] C1**
Two innings left, and Seido's
always one hit short from scoring.
**[10:19] C2**
Seiko's defense is a lot better
than I expected.
**[10:22] C3**
They're really helping Ogawa.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[10:24] C4**
I expect a turnaround!
**[10:25] C4**
Seiko's got the momentum.
**[10:27] S1**
They can't seem to score.
***SIGN*** Seido High School has announced a change in players.
***SIGN*** Sawamura-kun will be replacing the sixth batter, Furuya-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[10:49] K1**
That's the southpaw
who pitched against Oya.
**[10:52] K1**
He pitches at a high tempo,
so don't space out in the box.
**[10:55] Og**
*A southpaw?*
**[10:57] IC**
*That Furuya boy was at his limit.*
**[11:00] IC**
*How will this switch turn out?*
**[11:03] IC**
* It's fifty-fifty,*
* so it could go either way.*
**[11:05] Oc**
* Kawakami's a better pitcher*
* against them, but he chose Sawamura.*
**[11:10] Oc**
* Well, considering the momentum,*
* it's pretty justified.*
**[11:14] Mi**
* He's been pitching well*
* since the Oya game.*
**[11:17] Mi**
*The reason the coach used him here*
**[11:20] Mi**
* is because he has the mental fortitude*
* to pitch against Seiko's pressure.*
**[11:26] Sa**
I'll have balls flying left and right,
so fielders, thank you in advance!
**[11:30] Ku**
Focus on the first pitch!
**[11:32] Ha**
Just like practice!
**[11:33] Ma**
One out first!
***SIGN*** Seiko's offense will start with their second batter, Yamashita.
***SIGN*** As Furuya steps down,
***SIGN*** Seido entrusts the mound to their first-year southpaw, Sawamura!
***SIGN*** He winds up, and first pitch...
**[11:53] Um**
Strike!
**[11:56] Ya**
*His pitch...*
**[11:59] Ya**
*It's pretty fast at the plate.*
***SIGN*** Sawamura strikes out the first batter with his change-up!
**[12:12] S1**
Wow!
**[12:14] Ya**
He's completely different from Furuya.
**[12:16] Ya**
It's gonna be rough.
**[12:20] S1**
He's looking good.
**[12:22] Ta**
So that's his new change-up.
**[12:26] Oc**
*It's big he got that strikeout.*
**[12:29] Mi**
*His pitch has good speed.*
**[12:31] Mi**
*The important thing is control.*
**[12:35] Sa**
*I can't lose.*
**[12:39] Sa**
*Not to my opponents...*
**[12:43] Sa**
*...and not to my teammates.*
**[12:52] R1**
He cornered the batter quickly.
**[12:54] R2**
A lot of strikes.
**[12:56] R2**
They're able to pitch
at Sawamura-kun's rhythm.
**[13:00] Mi**
*You're still a bit tense.*
**[13:02] Mi**
*This can be a ball.*
**[13:04] Mi**
*Pitch it low.*
**[13:14] K1**
*A change-up!*
**[13:17] Sa**
Harucchi!
***SIGN*** It's a hit!
***SIGN*** Resiliently, he hit the change-up.
***SIGN*** He's making up for his pitching with his batting.
***SIGN*** That's the third hit today for Kojima, who's batting third!
**[13:31] Ta**
Did he let go of the bat?
**[13:33] Yu**
Yeah.
**[13:34] Yu**
He swung through with just his left wrist.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and first baseman, Nagata-kun.
**[13:44] K1**
Nagata!
**[13:45] K2**
Let's get it!
***SIGN*** One out and a runner on first.
***SIGN*** He's scored once today. Will he score again?
**[13:59] Mi**
*It's still high.*
**[14:00] Mi**
*Lower.*
**[14:02] Mi**
*Leave the runner to me.*
**[14:05] Mi**
*You just need to focus on the batter.*
***SIGN*** Strike!
***SIGN*** He swung at a fastball to the outside!
**[14:19] Mi**
Okay! Nice pitch.
**[14:21] Ma**
Nice!
**[14:22] Ha**
You've got this!
**[14:23] Ku**
Let's do this!
**[14:27] Sa**
*What was that crazy swing?*
**[14:34] Sa**
* Furuya's been... pitching*
* against this pressure all game?*
***SIGN*** The change-up goes low and it's a ball.
***SIGN*** The count's 1-1 now.
**[14:49] Mi**
*He's getting tense.*
**[14:51] Mi**
*One more outside.*
**[14:52] Mi**
* Make sure you swing*
* your arm and pitch low.*
**[14:55] Mi**
* If he responds to the outside pitch,*
* we'll show him an inside,*
**[14:58] Mi**
* and then finish him off*
* with an outside change-up.*
**[15:00] Mi**
*We'll use everything you have*
**[15:03] Mi**
*and take out this batter.*
**[15:07] K1**
Come on, Nagata.
**[15:08] K2**
Show us what it means to be a cleanup!
**[15:14] (Flashback) R1**
Wait! Seiko Academy,
the full-swing team?
**[15:18] (Flashback) R2**
That team's full of people
who look like wrestlers.
**[15:22] (Flashback) R3**
I've heard the coach is super scary, too.
**[15:25] (Flashback) R3**
They must practice a ton.
**[15:26] (Flashback) R4**
You have to live in the dorms
to join the team, right?
**[15:29] (Flashback) Na**
That's why I'm going.
**[15:30] (Flashback) Na**
I'm pretty lazy, so I need to put
myself in a strict environment.
**[15:34] (Flashback) R1**
Seriously?
**[15:36] (Flashback) R1**
You'll spend all three years playing baseball.
**[15:39] (Flashback) R1**
You won't even get a girlfriend.
**[15:42] (Flashback) Na**
Wow!
**[15:43] (Flashback) Na**
They're all amazing!
**[15:45] (Flashback) Na**
They've got strong builds!
**[15:46] (Flashback) Na**
They swing so fast!
**[15:49] Na**
*If I train here, I can be...*
**[15:56] (Flashback) K1**
That first-year's swing is pretty good.
**[15:59] (Flashback) K2**
It'll fly if he can connect.
**[16:01] (Flashback) K2**
Hey, there it is.
**[16:02] (Flashback) K3**
He was laughing and swinging
in the middle of the night.
**[16:05] (Flashback) K4**
He's a batting fanatic.
**[16:08] (Flashback) KC**
Hey! You there!
**[16:10] (Flashback) KC**
Nagata, was it?
**[16:12] (Flashback) KC**
Don't swing your bat every day like an idiot.
**[16:16] (Flashback) KC**
What kind of batter do you aspire to be?
**[16:21] (Flashback) Na**
I want to be a home run batter!
**[16:23] (Flashback) Na**
I want to smack a big one
into the scoreboard at nationals.
**[16:28] (Flashback) KC**
Oh?
**[16:29] (Flashback) KC**
So you have an idea in your head?
**[16:32] (Flashback) KC**
Then carry on!
Keep swinging as much as you want!
**[16:38] (Flashback) KC**
I especially like that scoreboard part.
**[16:41] (Flashback) KC**
You can't hit far unless
you hit with proper technique.
**[16:46] (Flashback) KC**
It's every batter's dream
to hit a home run, right?
**[16:52] (Flashback) KC**
You want to hit a home run,
so you swing every day.
**[16:55] (Flashback) KC**
Perfect!
**[16:56] (Flashback) KC**
You're doing everything right!
***SIGN*** It's gone!
***SIGN*** The ball flies high and goes into the stands!
***SIGN*** The cleanup hits a home run to reset the game!
**[17:42] (Flashback) KC**
If you swing like that, you won't
reach the scoreboard at nationals.
**[17:47] (Flashback) KC**
No, not like that!
**[17:49] (Flashback) KC**
Needs to be faster.
**[17:51] (Flashback) KC**
Nagata!
**[17:52] (Flashback) KC**
That one went flying.
**[17:54] (Flashback) KC**
Maybe deep in the left-field
stands at nationals.
***SIGN*** That was Nagata's tying home run!
**[18:01] Ma**
Let's go!
**[18:01] Og**
Nagassan!
**[18:05] (Flashback) Ma**
Don't tell me...
**[18:06] (Flashback) Ma**
...you guys are satisfied with just
getting to the semifinals.
**[18:10] (Flashback) Ma**
In order to make up for the summer,
**[18:12] (Flashback) Ma**
we have to win the tournament.
**[18:15] (Flashback) Ma**
Let's go to nationals!
**[18:18] (Flashback) Ma**
We're gonna take the coach to nationals!
**[18:22] C1**
That one was crazy.
**[18:24] C2**
I got goosebumps.
**[18:26] C3**
Can Seido stop this momentum?
**[18:29] R1**
He hit that outside fastball to the stands.
**[18:33] R1**
I'm sure the damage
to Sawamura-kun was pretty big, too.
**[18:37] Sa**
How?
**[18:40] Sa**
How did that one become a home run?
**[18:44] Sa**
Is he a foreign exchange student?
**[18:46] Sa**
Or was it wind?
**[18:47] Sa**
Was it the wind?
**[18:48] Sa**
Is there a wind ghost
in the sky over there?
**[18:50] Sa**
Ow!
**[18:51] Ku**
Calm down, stupid.
**[18:53] Ka**
Ahh, so that's when you kick.
**[18:55] Mi**
It wasn't the wind,
and he's not a foreigner.
**[18:59] Mi**
Your pitch was too high.
**[19:02] Sa**
Damn.
**[19:03] Sa**
I knew it.
**[19:05] Ku**
*I thought he'd look more devastated...*
**[19:09] Ma**
*But he's looking all right.*
**[19:15] Mi**
* Maybe he doesn't have*
* a full grasp on the situation.*
**[19:20] Mi**
* Have the next pitcher ready*
* in case of an emergency.*
**[19:24] Ot**
K-Kawakami!
**[19:26] Mi**
In any case, now you know.
**[19:29] Mi**
High pitches are bad.
**[19:31] Mi**
Use the corners well.
**[19:33] Mi**
They've only tied the game.
**[19:36] Mi**
We still have our offense.
**[19:38] Mi**
Switch gears.
***SIGN*** Nagata hits a two-run home run off Sawamura in the top of the eighth.
***SIGN*** There's still one out.
***SIGN*** Can Seiko keep going and turn the game around?
**[19:51] Ta**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and second baseman, Tamaki-kun.
**[19:56] K1**
Let's get it here!
**[19:57] K2**
Swing carefully!
**[19:59] Ka**
Sawamura, first pitch!
**[20:02] Yu**
This is it.
**[20:03] Yu**
If they can't stop their momentum now,
it'll be impossible to stop Seiko.
**[20:12] Ta**
*Sawamura.*
**[20:13] Yu**
*How calm can he stay?*
**[20:16] Yu**
* If he's not calm,*
* he doesn't stand a chance.*
**[20:19] Mi**
*Outside first.*
**[20:21] Mi**
*Swing your arm all the way down.*
**[20:23] KC**
*The pitcher's scared.*
**[20:26] KC**
*Take him out, Tama!*
**[20:35] Sa**
*Crap.*
**[20:37] Sa**
*Why?*
**[20:38] Sa**
*My knees feel weak...*
**[20:40] Sa**
*My arms are heavy.*
**[20:44] Sa**
Third base!
**[20:44] Ta**
*I swung late?*
**[20:45] Ka**
*This will be two outs!*
***SIGN*** Oh! He fumbled the ball!
**[20:55] Ta**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** An error by Kanemaru at third,
***SIGN*** and they put a man on first!
**[21:03] Sa**
Don't worry about it, Kanemaru!
**[21:07] Sa**
I'm all right!
**[21:11] Ka**
*Stupid.*
**[21:13] Ka**
*You...*
**[21:20] Sa**
*Slowly.*
**[21:21] Sa**
*Breathe even more slowly.*
**[21:25] Sa**
*Focus my energy in my gut.*
**[21:28] Sa**
*I can't undo what's been done.*
**[21:32] Sa**
*I just have to look forward.*
**[21:39] Sa**
*He stood here.*
**[21:42] Sa**
*He stood here courageously.*
**[21:54] Sa**
*I will not back down!*
**[23:31] Ma**
We got a tying two-run
home run off the new pitcher.
**[23:33] Ma**
This is our chance to break him.
**[23:34] Mi**
Calm down, Sawamura.
**[23:36] Mi**
The important thing isn't
that you gave them a hit.
**[23:38] Mi**
It's more about how
you pitch after the hit.
**[23:40] Og**
He's a first-year southpaw like me,
**[23:42] Og**
and he's got arrogant-looking eyes.
**[23:44] Og**
I can't lose to someone who's
basically an exact copy of me.
**[23:48] Ma**
What?
**[23:49] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*
Innocent.
***SIGN*** Innocent
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 34 - Innocent
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**[00:05] Sa**
*Crap.*
**[00:06] Sa**
*Why?*
**[00:07] Sa**
*My knees feel weak...*
**[00:09] Sa**
*My arms are heavy.*
**[00:13] Sa**
Third base!
**[00:14] Ta**
*I swung late?*
**[00:15] Ka**
*This will be two outs!*
***SIGN*** Oh! He fumbled the ball!
***SIGN*** An error by Kanemaru at third,
***SIGN*** and they put a man on first!
**[00:31] Sa**
Don't worry about it, Kanemaru!
**[00:35] Sa**
I'm all right!
**[00:39] Ka**
*Stupid.*
**[00:41] Ka**
*You...*
**[00:48] Sa**
*Slowly.*
**[00:50] Sa**
*Breathe even more slowly.*
**[00:53] Sa**
*Focus my energy in my gut.*
**[00:57] Sa**
*I can't undo what's been done.*
**[01:00] Sa**
*I just have to look forward.*
**[01:07] Sa**
*He stood here.*
**[01:10] Sa**
*He stood here courageously.*
**[01:22] Sa**
*I will not back down!*
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Innocent
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[03:00] 31**
Hey, the game's tied.
**[03:02] 32**
Did Sawamura give it up?
**[03:04] 33**
*Seiko's Nagata?*
**[03:07] 33**
*It's rough to go up against home run batters.*
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** After giving up two runs with a home run,
***SIGN*** an error at third base put a man on first.
***SIGN*** Sawamura's being tested on the mound.
**[03:31] Um**
Ball!
**[03:33] K1**
*That one moved, didn't it?*
**[03:37] Ka**
One at a time!
**[03:38] Ma**
We've got your back, Sawamura!
**[03:40] Ha**
Stay calm!
**[03:42] K1**
*I don't think he notices me at all.*
**[03:52] Mi**
*His lead got bigger.*
**[03:54] Mi**
*Should we throw to first once?*
**[03:57] Mi**
*No, he's focused on the batter right now.*
**[04:02] Mi**
*I don't want to break his focus.*
***SIGN*** O-Out!
***SIGN*** Was he taken by surprise?
***SIGN*** The first base runner has been tagged out!
**[04:28] Mi**
*What?*
**[04:29] Mi**
*He saw the runner?*
**[04:32] Ot**
Yes! Yes!
***SIGN*** Two outs with open bases.
**[04:36] Ku**
* He didn't choke.*
* He became more focused.*
**[04:39] Ha**
*Eijun-kun, great job.*
**[04:42] R1**
Will that stop Seiko's momentum?
**[04:45] R2**
I don't know.
**[04:46] R2**
It certainly slowed them, though.
**[04:49] S1**
Two outs!
**[04:50] S2**
Sawamura, one more!
**[04:55] YC**
*He's staying composed.*
**[05:00] YC**
*After Raichi's home run,*
**[05:03] YC**
*I remember he just broke down.*
**[05:12] S1**
Yeah! That's it!
**[05:14] S2**
Good pitch!
**[05:22] Mi**
*Seriously, you two?*
**[05:25] Mi**
*Both Furuya and Sawamura,*
**[05:27] Mi**
* with every game they play,*
* they're becoming better and better.*
**[05:40] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[05:45] Mi**
*And I get to catch their pitches.*
**[05:48] Mi**
*I'm so blessed.*
**[05:57] (Flashback) Mi**
The important thing isn't to prevent every hit.
**[06:01] (Flashback) Mi**
It's what you do after they hit.
**[06:05] Sa**
I'm sorry!
**[06:06] Sa**
It was all my fault!
**[06:08] Sa**
I wasn't up to the task,
and gave them the tying run.
**[06:11] Ku**
Just shut up and get inside.
**[06:13] R1**
Sawamura-kun pulled through.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[06:16] R1**
Sawamura-kun's batting next this inning.
**[06:18] R1**
They could use a pinch hitter.
**[06:21] R2**
Two innings left.
**[06:23] R2**
They have to rush to score.
**[06:27] Sa**
I'll make up for my mistakes with my bat!
**[06:31] Mi**
Yes, the home run pitch was a little high,
**[06:36] Mi**
but I was surprised by his attitude afterward.
**[06:39] Mi**
His last pitch...
**[06:41] Mi**
In terms of speed and movement,
it was one of his best pitches.
**[06:47] To**
They throw to the inside a lot.
**[06:50] Sa**
Bring it on.
***SIGN*** Batting for Seido in the bottom of the eighth
**[07:00] Sa**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** is their sixth batter and pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[07:05] R1**
They put him up to bat.
**[07:08] Oc**
I thought for sure he was done.
**[07:13] Ma**
*He didn't hit last game.*
**[07:15] Ma**
* Compared to Furuya,*
* he's not good at batting.*
**[07:19] K1**
*He's a first-year southpaw,*
**[07:22] K1**
*and he has arrogant-looking eyes.*
**[07:26] K1**
*He's like an exact copy of me!*
***SIGN*** A bunt off the first pitch!
**[07:39] Ku**
Nice! Down the first base line!
**[07:42] To**
*Hey.*
**[07:43] (Flashback) To**
They throw to the inside a lot.
**[07:46] To**
*He was aiming for that inside pitch.*
**[07:49] K1**
Nagassan!
**[07:51] K1**
*I don't have time to switch grips.*
**[07:52] K1**
*Catch it, please!*
**[07:55] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** He almost made it!
***SIGN*** Ogawa quickly caught and tossed with his glove.
***SIGN*** What a great demonstration of technique to grab that out!
**[08:07] K1**
Nice, Tsune!
**[08:08] K2**
Good job!
**[08:10] K3**
How should I say it?
**[08:11] K3**
A light bulb?
**[08:12] K3**
An inspiration or something?
**[08:18] Um**
Hey. It was an out.
**[08:20] S1**
Come on.
**[08:21] Ku**
Sawamura! Throwing a fit
won't make it a safe!
**[08:24] Ku**
Come back!
**[08:26] Ma**
* He's moving better in*
* the second half of the game.*
**[08:35] KC**
* The two first-year pitchers*
* must've lit a fire under him.*
**[08:40] KC**
*Tsune's growing in the middle of the game.*
**[08:47] Sa**
Tojo!
**[08:48] Sa**
Please avenge me!
**[08:54] K1**
*He's like me, too.*
**[09:01] K1**
*I won't let anyone in my year hit!*
**[09:07] S1**
Right between first and second!
**[09:08] Ma**
Nice one!
**[09:15] Um**
Out!
**[09:16] K1**
Tama!
**[09:17] K2**
Tama-san!
**[09:18] K3**
Two outs!
***SIGN*** Seiko's working the field really well!
***SIGN*** Tamaki, at second base, moves so lightly, despite his size!
***SIGN*** Replacing the eighth batter, Kanemaru-kun, will be Higasa-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting eighth, Higasa-kun.
**[09:33] R1**
They're using a pinch hitter.
**[09:36] R2**
They can't give away another out so easily.
**[09:40] Ka**
Higasa-senpai!
**[09:41] Ka**
Let's stay focused here!
**[09:44] Ka**
We're just getting started!
**[09:46] S1**
Let's go, Higasa!
**[09:48] S2**
You can do it!
**[09:49] S3**
* You just need to get on base.*
* I'll take care of it from there.*
**[09:54] S4**
*I have to get on base.*
**[09:56] S4**
*My team will do something if I can.*
**[09:59] K1**
*We have nothing in common, at all!*
**[10:12] K1**
Nagassan!
**[10:13] K2**
Tsune!
**[10:15] Um**
Out!
**[10:19] Um**
That's three outs!
**[10:21] Um**
Seido goes down three for three
at the bottom of the eighth!
**[10:25] Ot**
Their defense is good!
**[10:28] K1**
I don't remember him being so agile!
**[10:30] K2**
Move like that in practice, Tsune!
**[10:32] K3**
Nice, Tsune!
**[10:33] K4**
Well done!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** A lot of zeros on the scoreboard.
***SIGN*** A huge challenge stands before the Seido batters.
***SIGN*** He hit a home run as a batter,
***SIGN*** and he's shut out six innings as a pitcher.
***SIGN*** Ogawa's great plays are giving momentum to the team!
**[10:53] Mi**
Don't get agitated.
**[10:54] Mi**
We'll pitch at our own pace.
**[11:00] Ka**
The game's not over yet!
**[11:02] Ka**
Let's defend the inning
and connect to our offense!
**[11:05] SS**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** We go into the last inning with the game tied!
***SIGN*** Which team will take this game and advance to the final?
***SIGN*** Ogawa's up at bat right now!
**[11:18] Mi**
* He's the most dangerous player*
* on their team right now.*
**[11:22] Mi**
* Let's take out this batter*
* and stop Seiko's momentum.*
**[11:26] K1**
Let's go, Tsune!
**[11:28] K2**
You've go it!
**[11:29] K3**
Finish it for us!
**[11:32] K4**
*What's this feeling?*
**[11:35] K4**
*Am I excited?*
**[11:40] K4**
*I've always felt baseball was easy,*
**[11:44] K4**
*but I never found it fun.*
**[11:49] K4**
*I was stupid.*
**[11:53] K4**
*Baseball's ridiculously fun!*
***SIGN*** The first pitch!
***SIGN*** Seiko's on the offense at the top of the ninth.
***SIGN*** Ogawa hit to left field and made it onto the base.
***SIGN*** Ikuta's looking to bunt here.
**[12:14] R1**
They didn't bunt a single time
in the early game.
**[12:18] R2**
Coach Oga is making a move to score.
**[12:22] Mi**
*It doesn't mean they'll bunt.*
**[12:25] Mi**
*Make sure you control it well.*
***SIGN*** First pitch!
**[12:32] K1**
*Crap.*
***SIGN*** Sawamura dives for it!
**[12:42] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** Sawamura catches it in the air!
***SIGN*** Seiko's bunt fails!
**[12:51] Mi**
You okay?
**[12:52] S1**
Nice! One out!
**[12:54] Ka**
Nice catch, Sawamura1
**[12:57] KC**
*It wasn't the wrong move, Oga.*
**[13:01] KC**
*Switch gears.*
***SIGN*** The ninth batter, Shirota, is up next.
***SIGN*** Can he expand on the opportunity and connect to Masu, the leadoff?
**[13:21] Ma**
Steal!
**[13:24] Ka**
Hit and run?
**[13:28] Ku**
First!
***SIGN*** The runner advances with two outs now!
**[13:35] R1**
They got the out on first,
but that was a good move.
**[13:38] R2**
Sawamura-kun doesn't pitch many balls.
**[13:43] R2**
Though it took a lot of guts
to make that play.
**[13:47] K1**
Masu-san! Take me home!
***SIGN*** With a runner in scoring position,
***SIGN*** the captain, Shinichiro Masu, takes the bat.
***SIGN*** Can he bring the pitcher home with his bat?
**[14:03] K1**
Masu-san!
**[14:08] YC**
The stage is set.
**[14:11] Sa**
First pitch...
**[14:13] Sa**
Low...
**[14:15] Mi**
*He reacted to Furuya's slider.*
**[14:19] Mi**
*We can't underestimate him.*
**[14:21] Ma**
*In and out.*
**[14:23] Ma**
*He uses the corners widely.*
**[14:27] K1**
Keep your eyes on the outfielders, Tsune!
**[14:29] K2**
Oh, right.
***SIGN*** The outfielders move in a little and prepare to throw home.
***SIGN*** The infielders haven't moved.
***SIGN*** Two outs and a runner on second.
***SIGN*** Can Seido defend?
***SIGN*** Will Seiko get the winning run?
***SIGN*** First pitch.
**[14:58] Um**
Foul!
**[15:00] K1**
Damn! Too close!
**[15:02] S1**
Thank goodness.
**[15:04] Sa**
*He didn't hesitate.*
**[15:06] Mi**
*He gambled on that inside pitch.*
**[15:09] Ma**
*Damn. I rushed it a bit.*
**[15:12] K1**
Masu!
**[15:13] K2**
Come on, Captain!
**[15:15] S1**
Let's go!
**[15:17] Sa**
Be aggressive, Sawamura!
***SIGN*** Pitch two!
**[15:24] Um**
Ball!
***SIGN*** Pitch three!
**[15:30] S1**
Nice! You got him!
**[15:32] Ka**
He's pitching well.
***SIGN*** Pitch four!
***SIGN*** Another foul on the outside pitch.
***SIGN*** Masu's not backing down.
**[15:51] Um**
Ball!
**[15:53] Mi**
* He's changed his style*
* after he got cornered.*
**[15:57] Mi**
*Batters like him are hard to get.*
**[16:05] S1**
Yeah!
**[16:07] S2**
That was a good change-up!
**[16:09] Mi**
* We managed to get him*
* off balance with that change-up.*
**[16:13] Mi**
*Finish with this.*
**[16:14] Mi**
*Low and outside.*
***SIGN*** The count is 2-2.
***SIGN*** Eighth pitch is next.
**[16:22] K1**
*Masu-san.*
**[16:24] K1**
*I'll definitely make it home.*
**[16:29] K2**
Masu!
**[16:30] K3**
Come on now, Captain!
**[16:32] Ma**
*I won't miss.*
**[16:35] Ma**
*No matter what he throws.*
**[16:37] S1**
Sawamura!
**[16:38] Ka**
Focus on the batter!
**[16:39] S2**
Two outs!
**[16:41] S3**
Come on, Sawamura!
**[16:42] Ma**
We've got your back!
**[16:44] Ha**
Batter! Batter!
**[16:45] Ku**
Ignore the runner!
**[16:47] S1**
Stay strong, Sawamura!
**[16:49] Sa**
*Don't tense up.*
**[16:52] Sa**
*I can see clearly.*
**[17:00] Sa**
*I can hear everyone.*
**[17:03] Sa**
*Just one more out.*
**[17:07] Sa**
* Let's get this out*
* and retire the side.*
**[17:14] Ma**
Outside!
***SIGN*** Between third and shortstop!
**[17:18] Ma**
Come on!
**[17:23] K1**
*Wow!*
**[17:24] K1**
*He actually hit it.*
**[17:27] K2**
Go, Tsune!
**[17:29] K3**
Keep going!
***SIGN*** Runner on second kicks third!
**[17:33] Ma**
Aso, back home!
**[17:34] S1**
You let him go past third?
**[17:38] S1**
Don't underestimate me!
**[17:41] K1**
*After coming this far,*
**[17:43] K1**
*I finally realize*
**[17:45] K1**
*what the coach was saying.*
**[17:50] K1**
*I realize how fun baseball is.*
**[17:55] K1**
*I want to go to nationals with this team.*
**[18:00] Ka**
Yeah!
**[18:01] Ka**
Perfect throw!
**[18:12] K1**
*Get out of my way!*
**[18:43] KC**
*That idiot!*
**[19:12] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** That was a rather violent play from Ogawa,
***SIGN*** but Miyuki stopped him with his body!
***SIGN*** Seiko falls just short of scoring!
***SIGN*** The game's tied at 5-5,
***SIGN*** and we go into the bottom of the ninth for Seido.
**[19:32] S1**
Nice, Captain!
**[19:34] Ka**
Are you okay?
**[19:35] Ot**
Are you hurt anywhere?
**[19:37] Mi**
Everywhere.
**[19:38] S1**
Yeah!
**[19:40] S2**
That was my throw.
**[19:43] Um**
Hey.
**[19:45] K1**
Was that okay?
**[19:47] K2**
That was dangerous.
**[19:49] K3**
He literally tackled him.
**[19:51] K4**
The umpire's talking to him.
**[19:53] K4**
He would've been ejected
for violence, either way.
**[19:57] K5**
Yeah.
**[20:01] Ma**
You idiot!
**[20:03] Ma**
Baseball isn't a combat sport.
**[20:07] Ma**
Winning like that wouldn't feel good, anyway!
**[20:11] Ma**
You're so stupid.
**[20:19] Ma**
Damn.
**[20:29] Ma**
Well, but...
**[20:31] Ma**
...I understood your intent.
**[20:35] Ma**
You really wanted to win.
**[20:37] Ma**
We all feel the same way.
**[20:42] K1**
Tsune, nice run!
**[20:44] K2**
The game's not over!
**[20:46] K3**
We can do this.
**[20:48] K4**
Let's win.
**[20:49] K5**
Let's go into extra innings.
**[20:51] K6**
You're stupid, but you're a baseball prodigy.
**[20:55] K7**
Come on, Tsune!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[21:06] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[21:27] K1**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** That's three outs!
***SIGN*** Seido can't do anything against Ogawa in the last inning.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** The game's tied after nine innings,
***SIGN*** and we go into extra innings.
**[23:30] Mi**
The semifinal between Seiko
and Seido is tied after nine innings.
**[23:35] Mi**
We go into extra innings.
**[23:36] Ma**
We want to win.
**[23:37] Ma**
Everyone feels the same.
**[23:39] Sa**
It's not a battle for myself.
**[23:41] Sa**
I want to do my best for the team.
**[23:43] K1**
I can pitch for fifteen or twenty innings.
**[23:46] Ma**
We won't let you do that!
The final's tomorrow!
**[23:48] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The World Beyond.
***SIGN*** The World Beyond
**[23:51] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 35 - The World Beyond
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**[00:02] K1**
*Get out of my way!*
**[00:19] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** That was a rather violent play from Ogawa,
***SIGN*** but Miyuki stopped him with his body!
***SIGN*** Seiko falls just short of scoring!
**[00:32] Ma**
You're so stupid.
**[00:34] Ma**
Well, but...
**[00:36] Ma**
...I understood your intent.
**[00:40] Ma**
You really wanted to win.
**[00:43] Ma**
We all feel the same way.
**[00:47] K5**
Let's go into extra innings.
**[00:49] K6**
You're stupid, but you're a baseball prodigy.
**[00:53] K7**
Come on, Tsune!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[01:01] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[01:09] K1**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** That's three outs!
***SIGN*** Seido can't do anything against Ogawa in the last inning.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** The game's tied after nine innings,
***SIGN*** and we go into extra innings.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** The World Beyond
**[03:21] YC**
*Don't make the game so long.*
**[03:25] Oc**
*Seiko starts from the second batter.*
**[03:27] Oc**
*That means their cleanup will bat.*
**[03:30] R1**
Are the extra innings advantageous
to Seido batting in the bottom?
**[03:35] R2**
Ogawa-kun's been pitching
better every inning.
**[03:39] R2**
So Seiko has the momentum.
**[03:41] R2**
Nagata-kun hit a home run in his last at-bat.
**[03:44] R2**
Seido needs to stop him.
**[03:47] Ka**
Sawamura.
**[03:48] Ka**
Do everything you can
to get the first batter out.
**[03:52] Sa**
With my life!
**[03:54] Ka**
And Kawakami.
**[03:56] Ka**
Even if there are no runners,
**[03:58] Ka**
you're pitching against their cleanup.
**[04:01] Ka**
Be prepared.
**[04:03] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[04:09] Sa**
*This is my last inning.*
**[04:16] Ka**
We have to go all out as a team.
**[04:25] Ka**
Batting in the bottom isn't an advantage!
**[04:27] Ka**
We have to defend first!
**[04:30] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[04:32] Ka**
Play like this is the last inning!
**[04:34] S1**
Don't lose, guys!
**[04:37] Ta**
Come on, Sawamura!
**[04:38] S3**
This inning is key!
**[04:40] S4**
You've got this, Sawamura-kun!
**[04:44] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[04:47] Ka**
It's up to you to call the game.
**[04:59] K1**
Be annoying, Yamashita!
**[05:01] K2**
Let's go!
**[05:03] Sa**
*I'm not playing for myself.*
**[05:09] Sa**
*I have to do my best for the team!*
**[05:14] S2**
You've got him cornered!
**[05:16] S1**
Nice, Sawamura!
**[05:17] S3**
Keep going!
**[05:24] Um**
Out!
**[05:25] Sa**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** One out off the first batter.
**[05:30] Ot**
Yeah!
**[05:32] Ka**
There you go, Sawamura!
**[05:33] S1**
Nice pitch!
***SIGN*** Kojima has hit three for three today.
***SIGN*** Can he get on base and set up for Nagata?
**[05:42] K1**
* I managed to react*
* to the change-up last time,*
**[05:46] K1**
*but I don't know if I can do it again.*
**[05:50] K1**
*I won't wait. I'll just go for his fastball.*
**[06:00] Um**
Strike!
**[06:02] K1**
*F-From the first pitch?*
**[06:06] K1**
*This catcher...*
**[06:12] Sa**
Left!
**[06:16] Sa**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Aso catches the fly for a second out.
**[06:20] Ka**
Nice job there!
**[06:33] Sa**
*Damn.*
**[06:35] Sa**
*Even if I jam him, it still goes so far.*
***SIGN*** Seido High School has announced a change in players.
***SIGN*** Replacing Sawamura-kun as pitcher is Kawakami-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and pitcher, Kawakami-kun.
**[06:54] Ka**
Nice pitch, Sawamura.
**[06:56] Ka**
You got the two outs.
**[07:01] Sa**
It's all in your hands now.
**[07:04] Sa**
I'll leave my energy here.
**[07:07] K1**
Their right-handed sidearm?
**[07:09] K1**
He hasn't been pitching lately.
**[07:12] K2**
They're switching now?
**[07:14] K2**
That seems kind of rash.
**[07:17] S1**
Nice pitching, Sawamura!
**[07:18] S2**
Well pitched!
**[07:19] Sa**
Oh, please!
**[07:21] K1**
I can pitch fifteen or even twenty innings.
**[07:25] Ma**
We won't let you.
**[07:27] Ma**
The final's tomorrow.
**[07:28] K1**
You're pitching so well today.
**[07:31] K1**
We'll score for you.
**[07:32] ---**
Yeah!
**[07:33] K2**
We'll show you, Tsune!
**[07:35] K2**
We're gonna win!
**[07:38] Mi**
He swings from the first pitch.
**[07:40] Mi**
Watch the height of your pitches.
**[07:42] Mi**
Though you already knew that.
**[07:52] Mi**
*Two more wins...*
**[07:54] Ma**
*...until nationals.*
**[08:01] Ma**
*We'll win...*
**[08:03] Mi**
*...and take the coach...*
**[08:07] MM**
*...to nationals.*
***SIGN*** It's the top of the tenth with two outs and no runners for Seiko,
***SIGN*** Their cleanup, Nagata, is at bat, who is responsible for tying the game.
***SIGN*** On the mound, Seido has put out their third pitcher, Kawakami.
***SIGN*** Let's watch his first pitch.
**[08:37] Um**
Strike!
**[08:38] Um**
He misses a slider to the outside!
**[08:41] Ku**
Nice, Nori!
**[08:43] Ma**
Good pitch!
**[08:45] Mi**
*We're lucky he swung for that.*
**[08:48] Mi**
* The arm swing was good,*
* and so was the pitch.*
***SIGN*** Second pitch.
***SIGN*** And this one's a ball.
**[08:58] K1**
The pitcher looks scared!
**[09:00] K2**
Nagata, get it!
**[09:02] K3**
Come on now, Nagata!
**[09:05] Oc**
*He switched Sawamura out?*
**[09:09] Oc**
* If they can get this batter out,*
* they might stop Seiko's momentum.*
**[09:22] Oc**
*However...*
**[09:31] Um**
Foul!
**[09:36] K1**
Nagassan, a big one, please!
**[09:38] Ma**
Come on, Nagata!
**[09:46] Mi**
*He stepped in for that?*
**[09:52] Ta**
Nice, Kawakami!
**[09:54] S1**
He's been pitching to the outside.
**[09:56] S1**
He looks pretty confident,
and his pitches look strong.
**[10:00] Yu**
Kawakami's pitching sinkers again.
**[10:06] Ta**
*So they've been setting up for the sinker?*
**[10:11] Oc**
*If he can actually pitch it.*
**[10:20] Mi**
*Give me the pitch to the inside.*
**[10:30] Ta**
*An inside pitch?*
**[10:31] Sa**
Nori-senpai!
**[10:32] Sa**
He's cornered!
**[10:34] Sa**
Get aggressive!
**[10:39] Ka**
*Seriously, Miyuki?*
**[10:42] Mi**
*You can do it, can't you?*
**[10:45] Ka**
*Seriously?*
**[10:48] K1**
*Why is he smiling?*
**[10:54] Ka**
* It's not just about wanting to be*
* better than the two first-years.*
**[11:01] Ma**
We're here for you, Nori!
**[11:02] Sh**
Two outs!
**[11:04] Ku**
Take him down, buddy!
**[11:06] As**
Let's do it!
**[11:08] Ka**
* Watching all the second-years play*
* really motivated me.*
**[11:14] Ka**
*But right now, it's more than that.*
**[11:17] Ka**
*I just want this for myself.*
**[11:22] Ka**
*I've waited far too long...*
**[11:27] Ka**
*...for a thrill...*
**[11:29] Ka**
*...like this.*
**[11:36] K1**
*Inside!*
**[11:43] K1**
*A slider to the inside?*
**[11:49] Um**
Strike!
**[11:50] Um**
Batter out!
**[11:52] Ka**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Nagata couldn't even react!
***SIGN*** He goes down looking!
***SIGN*** A good switch from Sawamura to Kawakami!
***SIGN*** Seiko went down three for three in the top of the tenth!
**[12:08] Mi**
* We didn't need to use the sinker*
* in such a tense situation.*
**[12:13] Mi**
* So I made him throw the slider*
* he has a lot of confidence in.*
**[12:16] Mi**
* It was the perfect slider*
* in terms of control and break.*
**[12:22] Sa**
Nori-san!
**[12:26] Mi**
* I got a pitch that far exceeded*
* what I asked for.*
**[12:31] Mi**
*There's no better experience as a catcher.*
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[12:40] Wa**
Come on! This is our chance!
**[12:43] S1**
It's our turn now!
**[12:45] Wa**
Let's go, Kominato!
**[12:48] Mi**
Kominato. He's been pitching
a lot to the inside.
**[12:51] Mi**
You could go for it.
**[13:05] Sa**
Would you like some amino acids?
**[13:07] Sa**
Nice, cold amino acids!
**[13:13] Mi**
How thoughtful.
**[13:14] Sa**
Chug it down!
**[13:16] Sa**
It's about time you played like a cleanup.
**[13:19] Mi**
By the way, have you cooled down?
**[13:21] Sa**
Not yet!
**[13:22] Mi**
Do it.
**[13:24] Fu**
You're sweating a lot.
**[13:30] Mi**
Am I?
**[13:32] Mi**
Sawamura, get me a towel.
**[13:34] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[13:39] Mi**
Well, I'm getting a little restless.
**[13:44] Mi**
I feel bad for our pitchers
that we haven't scored.
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[14:02] Ha**
*All to the outside?*
**[14:06] Og**
*As long as I'm pitching,*
**[14:09] Og**
*you won't score.*
**[14:12] Og**
*Take this!*
**[14:15] Ha**
*An inside now?*
**[14:19] Um**
Out!
**[14:20] Og**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** Ogawa's still looking strong in the tenth inning.
***SIGN*** The next batter's the catcher and cleanup,
***SIGN*** Miyuki, who hit an RBI in the first inning.
**[14:36] Mi**
*They've changed their pattern this inning.*
**[14:40] YC**
*One out and no runners.*
**[14:42] YC**
* They've been very obviously*
* avoiding him, but...*
**[14:47] Ma**
*He's a clutch batter and can hit long.*
**[14:50] Ma**
*He's the scariest batter on the team.*
**[14:52] Ma**
* It's okay to walk him*
* after pitching aggressively.*
**[14:56] Ma**
*Let's follow through until the end, Tsune.*
**[15:02] Og**
*No one's on base,*
**[15:04] Og**
*so I don't see why we need to be so scared.*
***SIGN*** Ogawa winds up for the first pitch.
***SIGN*** A ball to the outside!
**[15:19] Yu**
He's starting with an outside pitch.
***SIGN*** Second pitch!
**[15:26] Um**
Strike!
***SIGN*** Low and away into the corner!
***SIGN*** It's a strike!
**[15:31] k1**
Nice, Tsune!
**[15:33] K2**
Nice pitch!
***SIGN*** The count's 1-1.
**[15:40] Ma**
*He didn't react to the outside pitch.*
**[15:44] S1**
Come on, Miyuki!
**[15:46] S2**
You've got this!
**[15:47] Ka**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Third pitch!
**[15:54] Um**
Ball!
***SIGN*** A screwball to the foot and no swing!
***SIGN*** The count is 2-1!
**[16:02] C1**
He hasn't swung yet.
**[16:04] C1**
Is he waiting for an easy pitch?
**[16:07] C2**
The pitcher isn't throwing
many strikes, either.
**[16:23] Ka**
That was close.
***SIGN*** To the inside!
***SIGN*** He's pitching to the edges, but they're balls.
**[16:30] Ma**
*He acts frustrated,*
**[16:33] Ma**
* but they're avoiding*
* the fight against Miyuki.*
**[16:38] Ma**
* They can walk Miyuki*
* and fight with the next batter.*
**[16:42] Ma**
*That's what they think.*
**[16:46] Ma**
*Bring it on.*
**[16:48] Ma**
*I'll exceed your expectations.*
**[16:55] Sa**
Nice job!
**[16:57] Sa**
You have good eyes!
**[16:58] Sa**
But remember this, Miyuki-senpai!
**[17:00] Sa**
If you don't swing, you won't hit!
**[17:03] (Flashback) Fu**
You're sweating a lot.
**[17:09] Sa**
Let's go for the next pitch!
**[17:14] Ma**
*He's not reacting well.*
**[17:17] Ma**
* Could he have been hurt*
* in the play earlier?*
**[17:22] Og**
*He's not showing any signs of swinging.*
**[17:27] Og**
*Do we really need to be so scared of him?*
**[17:32] Og**
*Masu-san, I don't like just running away.*
**[17:40] Og**
* Am I not good enough*
* to pitch against him?*
**[17:51] Og**
*Masu-san!*
**[18:00] Ma**
*Don't get cocky, stupid.*
**[18:05] Ma**
*But if you say so,*
**[18:07] Ma**
*give me your best pitch right here.*
**[18:13] Ma**
* If we win today,*
* we have the final tomorrow.*
**[18:16] Ma**
*If he can gain confidence now,*
**[18:18] Ma**
*he can pitch better tomorrow.*
**[18:26] K1**
Come on, Tsune!
**[18:28] K2**
Get him!
**[18:30] K3**
Don't lose!
**[18:32] Og**
*An inside into his chest.*
**[18:38] Og**
*I'll give him a good one.*
**[18:59] Mi**
* I'll never be able to forget*
* the defeat in the summer.*
**[19:05] Mi**
*Our pitchers...*
**[19:08] Mi**
* ...improved drastically after*
* experiencing the depressing defeat.*
**[19:16] Mi**
*Then this time, we have to win.*
**[19:22] Mi**
*There's something...*
**[19:25] Mi**
*...you can only find...*
**[19:28] Mi**
*...at nationals.*
**[19:35] Mi**
*I want to take them there.*
***SIGN*** I-It's gone.
***SIGN*** That's the game!
***SIGN*** In the bottom of the tenth,
***SIGN*** the captain and cleanup puts an end to the game with his swing!
**[20:15] Mi**
* I feel bad for our pitchers*
* that we haven't scored.*
***SIGN*** The end was so sudden.
***SIGN*** Seiko looks a little confused.
***SIGN*** Ogawa pitched so well this game,
***SIGN*** but one pitch ends the game.
**[20:48] S1**
They did it!
**[20:49] S2**
They did!
***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
***SIGN*** Seiko tied the game in the second half,
***SIGN*** but Seido managed to take back their lead!
**[21:40] Sa**
Properly!
***SIGN*** They're back in the final once more!
**[21:46] EE**
Good game!
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament Semifinal
(W. Tokyo) Seido 6x - 5 Seiko (W. Tokyo)
**[23:30] Mi**
Seido High advances to the final
after defeating Seiko Academy.
**[23:34] Mi**
Will we be playing Yakushi High
or Ichidai Third High?
**[23:41] Am**
Raichi Todoroki.
**[23:44] Am**
He's the real deal.
**[23:46] Am**
I'm getting excited.
**[23:49] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Rematch.
***SIGN*** Rematch
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 36 - Rematch
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***SIGN*** Seiko Seido
**[00:07] R1**
A home run off Ogawa-kun,
who was looking a bit unstoppable.
**[00:13] R1**
Miyuki-kun really came through
as the captain of the team.
**[00:19] R2**
Despite the momentum being with Seiko,
**[00:22] R2**
they were able to pitch to their own strengths.
**[00:26] R2**
* This game highlighted how much*
* the pitchers have improved*
**[00:30] R2**
*since the summer tournament.*
**[00:34] C1**
Nice game!
**[00:35] C2**
Seido!
**[00:37] S1**
They won!
**[00:38] S1**
They won! They really did it!
**[00:40] S1**
So this is what it's like to see
a walk-off home run in person.
**[00:43] S1**
I can't contain my excitement!
**[00:53] Oc**
This is a good way for the team to win.
**[00:57] Oc**
The final will be exciting,
no matter who they play.
**[01:01] C1**
Don't cry, Tsune!
**[01:03] C1**
You did great!
**[01:04] C2**
Great job!
**[01:08] Ts**
Damn it!
**[01:11] K1**
Tsune's crying in public.
**[01:13] K2**
He didn't even cry
when we lost in the summer.
**[01:19] Ts**
Was my control off with the last pitch?
**[01:23] Ma**
No, it was fine.
**[01:27] Ts**
Then why?
**[01:30] Ma**
It was my fault.
**[01:32] Ma**
I underestimated him.
**[01:36] Ma**
I got greedy at the end.
**[01:40] Ts**
You're basically saying
I wasn't good enough!
**[01:45] Ts**
Give me some kind
words of encouragement!
**[01:47] Ma**
We both weren't good enough!
**[01:50] Ma**
You wanted to throw that pitch.
**[01:52] Ma**
If you want to win, then get better!
**[01:54] Ma**
Don't be a baby!
**[01:56] KC**
*It's just the beginning, Tsunematsu.*
**[01:58] KC**
*This is your starting point.*
**[02:03] KC**
* How you train from here on out*
* will determine your future.*
**[02:07] KC**
*You have to keep a strong—*
**[02:08] C1**
Coach Kumakiri, it was a close game!
**[02:11] C2**
You're coming back in the spring, right?
**[02:14] C3**
I hope you do!
**[02:15] C4**
Hey, it's the coach!
**[02:16] C5**
You're aiming for nationals, right?
**[02:19] C6**
What? Coach Kumakiri was here?
**[02:22] KC**
I'm just a folk singer
**[02:25] KC**
passing by who just looks like...
**[02:28] C1**
You can't fool anyone with your voice.
**[02:33] C2**
It was a close game.
**[02:35] C2**
The comeback in the second half was great.
**[02:38] KC**
Well...
**[02:39] C3**
We're always on your side.
**[02:41] C4**
Let's go to nationals with your baseball.
**[02:44] C5**
Good luck, Coach!
**[02:47] KC**
*Shut up.*
**[02:49] KC**
*I'm not coaching for you guys.*
**[02:57] KC**
*I'm not, but...*
**[03:02] KC**
I'm sorry for the trouble
I've caused to everyone.
**[03:06] KC**
However, the team practices hard,
even when I'm not there.
**[03:11] KC**
I plan to make a fresh start
with the team, as well.
**[03:16] KC**
Thank you for your continued support.
***SIGN*** Rematch
**[04:56] Ku**
Hurry up!
**[04:58] Ma**
Don't forget that bag.
**[05:00] S1**
Sawamura, shoes!
**[05:02] Sa**
Got it!
**[05:11] Sa**
Congratulations on making it to the final.
**[05:15] Ra**
We can play again!
**[05:16] Ra**
We can have a rematch from summer!
**[05:19] Ku**
You don't think you'll lose?
**[05:21] Ku**
You're playing Ichidai next, you know?
**[05:25] Sa**
We've won every game
after the practice game, too.
**[05:28] Sa**
Thirty-three consecutive wins!
**[05:31] Ma**
Th-Thirty-three?
**[05:34] Sa**
Or was it thirty-four? Thirty-two?
**[05:37] Sa**
Oh, well. We'll win today.
**[05:40] Ts**
Damn it!
**[05:42] Ts**
I'm really frustrated.
**[05:43] Ma**
Tsune, help clean up.
**[05:45] Ts**
I'm so frustrated.
**[05:49] Am**
How does it feel?
**[05:52] Am**
When it's your fault the team lost,
**[05:55] Am**
does it make you want to die?
**[05:57] Am**
From embarrassment?
**[05:59] I1**
Hey!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[06:03] Mi**
Let's watch the game after
you put your stuff in the bus.
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[06:05] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[06:07] S1**
Wait! Can you take this, too?
**[06:09] Sa**
Those guys were talking
about tomorrow already.
**[06:12] Ha**
They must be confident.
**[06:15] Mi**
Furuya.
**[06:17] Mi**
You should go to the hospital
with Manager Ota.
***SIGN*** Game two of the semifinals
***SIGN*** between Yakushi High School and Ichidai Third High has been delayed,
***SIGN*** and it will begin at 12:45 PM.
**[06:34] Ra**
I want to play now!
**[06:36] Ra**
I want to hit!
**[06:37] Mi**
Shut up, Raichi!
**[06:40] S1**
Nice home run, Captain.
**[06:41] Ta**
I was worried when you guys
went into extra innings.
**[06:45] S1**
Were you going for it?
**[06:46] Mi**
No.
**[06:47] Mi**
I knew they wouldn't make a bad pitch.
**[06:50] Mi**
I just got lucky.
**[06:53] Mi**
The pitchers really worked hard,
**[06:55] Mi**
so I'm glad it went over the fence.
**[07:00] Ta**
That actually sounded sincere.
**[07:02] S1**
You used to be more calculating.
**[07:04] Mi**
What are you trying to say?
**[07:06] Ma**
He still hasn't changed!
**[07:08] Ma**
He always steals the show in the end.
**[07:10] Ku**
Gets on my nerves, to be honest.
**[07:12] As**
My throw-back home.
**[07:15] Sa**
He's finally starting to act like a captain.
**[07:18] Sa**
Man, it's been a long road.
**[07:21] S1**
Hey, Sawamura!
**[07:22] S1**
You're as annoying as ever.
**[07:24] Ma**
Just you watch!
**[07:25] Ma**
I'll be the hero tomorrow.
**[07:28] S1**
I'm counting on it, Zono-san.
**[07:30] Ma**
Thank you, sir!
**[07:31] Yu**
I've always been looking out for you guys,
**[07:35] Yu**
but you've made it to the final.
**[07:39] Yu**
One more.
**[07:41] Yu**
You'd better get it.
**[07:45] Mi**
Yes, sir. I'll do my best.
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[07:50] Ta**
Ichidai or Yakushi.
**[07:52] Ta**
You're staying for the game, right?
**[07:55] S1**
We'll bring everyone
to cheer you on tomorrow.
**[07:58] Sa**
Thank you!
**[07:59] Ma**
We'll see you tomorrow!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[08:12] Ku**
Furuya's at the hospital?
**[08:14] Mi**
Yeah, Manager Ota is
taking him to a nearby clinic.
**[08:18] Mi**
It's in the same place.
**[08:21] Mi**
It might affect the game tomorrow.
**[08:23] Mi**
In the worst case scenario,
he won't be able to play.
**[08:27] S1**
Seriously?
**[08:29] Ku**
But I'm sure he'll want to pitch.
**[08:34] (Flashback) Mi**
Furuya.
**[08:36] (Flashback) Mi**
You should go to the hospital
with Manager Ota.
**[08:43] (Flashback) Fu**
Just me?
**[08:44] (Flashback) Fu**
Are you not coming?
**[08:50] (Flashback) Mi**
Why would I?
**[08:53] (Flashback) Mi**
Do you need me to hold your hand?
**[08:56] (Flashback) Fu**
No, that's not what I meant...
**[08:59] (Flashback) Mi**
I want to watch the game.
**[09:02] (Flashback) Mi**
Go on your own!
**[09:06] Re**
Mr. Furuya, would you like to go along?
**[09:09] Fu**
No. He's in your hands.
**[09:12] Fu**
You're not coming?
**[09:22] Fu**
Satoru.
**[09:25] Fu**
Looks like you've finally
found yourself a team.
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[09:40] Ot**
He came to watch the summer tournament
**[09:42] Ot**
and a lot of the practice games, too.
**[09:49] Ot**
He's been watching you
**[09:53] Ot**
all this time.
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School 1. #1 Kazuma Akiba 2. #4 Atsushi Masuda 3. #2 Yuta Mishima 4. #5 Raichi Todoroki 5. #3 Shunpei Sanada 6. #9 Ryo Hirahata
**[10:05] IC**
So this is the Yakushi lineup.
**[10:08] IC**
They're as unpredictable as ever.
**[10:12] IC**
Their starting pitcher is Kazuma Akiba,
**[10:14] IC**
and he played catcher last game.
**[10:17] I1**
Their ace is, undoubtedly, Sanada,
**[10:20] I1**
but Mishima, Akiba, and Todoroki
have pitched in the practice games.
**[10:26] I1**
They defeated many strong teams
during the summer off-season
**[10:29] I1**
and attracted a lot of attention.
**[10:31] I1**
I heard they're on a thirty-three win streak.
**[10:34] IC**
They don't have many players,
**[10:36] IC**
and they're, by no means,
a team with many resources.
**[10:40] IC**
However, they strengthened
the four core players:
**[10:44] IC**
Sanada, Mishima, Akiba, and Todoroki,
**[10:47] IC**
in order to make a strong team.
**[10:51] IC**
People said we underestimated them
as the underdogs in the summer,
**[10:56] IC**
but it looks like the tables
have turned this time around.
**[11:03] I1**
Kosei, why did you say that stuff?
**[11:06] I2**
The coach came and pacified the situation,
**[11:08] I2**
but their pitcher was super pissed.
**[11:11] Am**
What did I say to piss him off?
**[11:14] Am**
I asked a genuine question out of curiosity.
**[11:18] Am**
Because I've never lost like that.
**[11:22] I1**
*He's an airhead.*
**[11:24] Ts**
Damn it!
**[11:26] Ts**
Who was that guy?
**[11:27] Ts**
I hate him!
**[11:29] Ma**
Shut up, Tsune!
**[11:31] IC**
* The regulars from last year's team*
* are just Hoshida and Miyagawa.*
**[11:36] IC**
*So I'm just testing the waters with this team.*
**[11:39] IC**
* Just when I thought the fall*
* tournament would be tough,*
**[11:43] IC**
*this guy came back on the team.*
**[11:49] Yu**
That's great. You were accepted, too?
**[11:51] Ma**
The school picked me up at their tryouts.
**[11:54] Ma**
Omae was accepted, too.
**[11:57] S1**
Then y'all will be playing Tetsu?
**[12:02] Ma**
You're not gonna stay and watch our team?
**[12:05] Ma**
The one underclassman
I felt I couldn't beat in high school.
**[12:10] Ma**
He's gonna be pitching today.
**[12:13] IC**
*Genius.*
**[12:15] IC**
*I don't like using the word much,*
**[12:18] IC**
* but there's no other word*
* to describe the Amahisa boy.*
**[12:25] IC**
This is not revenge for summer.
**[12:27] IC**
It's a game to prove our strength!
**[12:29] IC**
Are you ready? Okay?
**[12:31] IC**
Go! Go! Go!
**[12:33] Am**
*I've been waiting for this moment.*
**[12:37] Am**
*Raichi Todoroki.*
***SIGN*** We will now begin the second semifinal game,
***SIGN*** between Yakushi High School and Ichidai Third High.
**[12:49] EE**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
**[12:57] Y1**
* His pitches are a forkball,*
* a curve ball, and a slider.*
**[13:03] Am**
*The starting pitcher is batting first?*
**[13:06] Am**
*Do they think this is a joke?*
**[13:07] I1**
Kosei! First batter!
**[13:10] I2**
We've got your back!
**[13:11] Am**
*But if they're serious about joking,*
**[13:14] Am**
*then they're actually just being serious.*
**[13:17] Am**
*Like comedians.*
**[13:20] Am**
*Methodically playing the fool,*
**[13:21] Am**
* accurately being the straight man,*
* and calculatingly drawing out laughter.*
**[13:26] Am**
*Masters in the art of the double act.*
**[13:31] Y1**
*It's high.*
**[13:51] Y1**
*I can't make contact.*
**[13:54] C1**
What was that break?
**[13:56] C1**
The catcher can't catch it.
**[14:00] C2**
That's Amahisa's slider?
**[14:03] Am**
*I can't use this today.*
**[14:07] Am**
*It breaks too much, and I can't control it.*
**[14:09] Am**
*Let's not use it for a bit.*
**[14:12] I1**
*Then this one?*
**[14:16] Am**
*Fastball should be good enough.*
***SIGN*** A high fastball, and he swings!
***SIGN*** Strike out!
**[14:23] I1**
Yeah!
**[14:25] I2**
Nice pitch, Kosei!
***SIGN*** Batting second and second baseman, Matsuba-kun.
**[14:33] Am**
*Don't force yourself to get excited.*
**[14:36] Am**
*This isn't the real deal.*
***SIGN*** Batting third and catcher, Mishima-kun.
**[14:44] Mi**
Let's go!
**[14:45] Mi**
*Give me your slider! I'll hit it!*
**[14:48] Am**
*Hey...*
**[14:50] Am**
*He reminds me of something.*
**[14:56] Am**
*That thing with a horn...*
**[14:59] Am**
* It was picked up by the news*
* for looking weird.*
**[15:03] Am**
*That mascot.*
***SIGN*** They're all fastballs!
***SIGN*** And that's the strikeout!
**[15:09] Mi**
*Where was the slider?*
***SIGN*** Kosei Amahisa of Ichidai closes the inning three for three.
**[15:17] I1**
Nice ball!
**[15:18] I2**
Nice work, Kosei!
**[15:20] I3**
Nice pitch, Kosei!
**[15:22] Am**
*Something's off today.*
**[15:25] S1**
He struck out two of Yakushi's core players,
and he's not satisfied.
**[15:32] Am**
*I should throw some in the bullpen.*
**[15:37] Am**
* I want to face you*
* in my best condition, after all,*
**[15:41] Am**
*Todoroki.*
**[15:50] Ma**
A little bit of sidearm pitching.
**[15:53] Ku**
Akiba, with the number two uniform, is pitching,
**[15:56] Ku**
and Mishima, with the number three,
is playing catcher?
**[15:58] Ku**
He has a compact form,
and he pitches with a high tempo.
**[16:10] Y1**
Nice, third!
**[16:10] Y2**
Nice, Raichi!
**[16:12] Y3**
You didn't need to jump!
**[16:15] C1**
What a play.
**[16:17] C1**
He reminds me of Shigeo Nagashima.
**[16:20] Sa**
It's not about looking flashy!
**[16:22] Ka**
The best players make
the hard stuff look easy!
**[16:25] Wa**
They made a lot of errors in the
summer which led to their loss,
**[16:29] Wa**
but they only made one error last game,
**[16:32] Wa**
so they're definitely improving.
**[16:34] Ku**
So they played a lot of games
over the summer and improved.
**[16:38] Ma**
They wouldn't have so many wins, otherwise.
**[16:47] I1**
*Another breaking ball?*
**[16:52] I1**
*When are they exchanging signs?*
***SIGN*** A left fielder catches for the third out!
***SIGN*** Akiba of Yakushi is starting off strong, as well.
**[17:01] Y1**
Nice pitch!
**[17:04] YC**
He got three outs.
**[17:06] Am**
It's just the beginning.
**[17:08] Am**
That kind of pitcher isn't gonna work on us.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
***SIGN*** Top of the second, batting first for Yakushi High School
***SIGN*** is the fourth batter and third baseman, Todoroki-kun.
**[17:21] Am**
* Pitching from the side*
* and changing the tempo...*
**[17:26] Am**
*Maybe it's all in order to win,*
**[17:29] Am**
* but I'm not a fan of*
* making a fool of yourself.*
**[17:34] Am**
*Something working by chance...*
**[17:36] Am**
*or winning by luck...*
**[17:38] Am**
* or winning because*
* the opponent played poorly...*
**[17:43] Am**
*What's great about winning like that?*
**[17:58] Am**
*I want to be satisfied when I win.*
**[18:04] Um**
Ball!
**[18:06] Am**
*I still can't control it.*
**[18:14] Ku**
He's going head-on against Todoroki.
**[18:17] Ku**
What a gutsy pitcher.
**[18:20] Ma**
*It's not like you, Kosei.*
**[18:23] Ma**
*Are you getting hot headed?*
**[18:25] Ma**
*Todoroki isn't someone you can beat*
**[18:28] Ma**
*by force.*
***SIGN*** I-It's gone!
***SIGN*** Home run!
***SIGN*** A clean hit off the fastball pitched by Amahisa,
***SIGN*** and Yakushi scores the first run of the game.
**[18:49] Mi**
*He went for the inside too carelessly*
**[18:51] Mi**
*because of the strike in the first pitch.*
**[18:54] YC**
*He looked pretty confident on the mound,*
**[18:57] YC**
*but I wonder if it crushed his confidence.*
**[19:02] Am**
*A line drive into the scoreboard?*
**[19:05] Am**
*Are you serious?*
**[19:07] Am**
*He's the real deal.*
**[19:12] Am**
*He's the real deal!*
**[19:18] Am**
* I thought people like him*
* only existed in manga.*
**[19:26] Am**
*What's this feeling?*
**[19:28] Am**
*I might be in a bad spot.*
**[19:33] Am**
*He's a boy!*
**[19:35] Am**
*Is this what you call a crush?*
***SIGN*** And that's three outs.
***SIGN*** He allowed a run to Todoroki, but cleanly got the next three batters out.
**[19:46] Am**
Let's get it back, guys!
**[19:48] Am**
The game's just starting.
**[19:50] I1**
*Kosei.*
**[19:52] IC**
*Amahisa boy.*
***SIGN*** The fourth and fifth batters' back-to-back doubles tie up the game at 1-1!
***SIGN*** And they turn the game around with ease.
**[20:10] IC**
Good!
**[20:12] YC**
*Raichi's home run lit a fire under them.*
**[20:17] Ku**
Their summer game was a hitting game.
**[20:20] Ku**
I wonder if it'll be the same.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School has announced a swap in positions.
***SIGN*** Akiba-kun, playing pitcher, will play catcher,
***SIGN*** and Mishima-kun, playing catcher, will play pitcher.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
***SIGN*** A double play!
***SIGN*** Yakushi manages to stop Ichidai's offense.
***SIGN*** Both teams are showing up in both offense and defense!
**[20:54] C1**
*Ichidai's batters are good.*
**[20:56] C2**
Yakushi just has Todoroki.
**[20:59] C3**
Yakushi swapped the battery around.
**[21:03] C3**
What a weird team.
**[21:06] I1**
Kosei, you're acting a little weird.
**[21:08] I2**
You looked way too happy in the dugout.
**[21:11] Am**
How can I be happy
after giving up a home run?
**[21:14] I2**
So what's with that smile?
**[21:30] Am**
*Huh?*
**[21:31] Am**
*What am I doing here?*
**[21:36] Am**
* I can only get this excitement*
* and thrill on the field.*
**[21:43] Am**
*I didn't know it was so special.*
**[21:55] Am**
*I'm so glad I could come back here.*
**[23:30] Mi**
Yakushi brings out Sanada,
their ace, in the third inning.
**[23:34] Am**
To be honest, I only need one run.
**[23:37] Mi**
Raichi's behind me?
**[23:39] Mi**
I don't need Raichi's help.
**[23:41] Mi**
I'll close out the game!
**[23:43] Am**
Don't get excited, undercard.
**[23:45] Mi**
Don't treat me like a small fry!
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Priorities.
***SIGN*** Priorities
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 37 - Priorities
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***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School has announced a swap in positions.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
**[00:05] Ku**
Didn't they just do that?
**[00:07] Ku**
Their coach is making quick calls.
**[00:11] Mi**
Am I already done?
**[00:12] Mi**
I've only gotten two outs!
**[00:15] YC**
Don't cry about it. You're a big boy.
***SIGN*** Replacing Mishima-kun as pitcher
***SIGN*** is Sanada-kun.
**[00:26] (Flashback) YC**
Sanada. You're going in this inning.
**[00:29] (Flashback) YC**
We can't let their pitcher
get rolling even more.
**[00:35] Sa**
*It's rare for the coach to be so cautious.*
***SIGN*** Priorities
**[02:18] Sa**
Shortstop!
**[02:23] Am**
*What a rough pitcher.*
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
**[02:26] Re**
Yakushi sent their ace onto
the mound in the bottom of the third,
**[02:31] Re**
and the game has calmed down,
compared to the first two innings.
**[02:36] Ka**
Seeing how Amahisa pitched after
giving up a home run to Todoroki,
**[02:41] Ka**
their coach knew they couldn't
let them score any more runs.
**[02:45] Re**
Todoroki-kun got a hit
on his second at-bat, too.
**[02:52] Re**
How will Amahisa-kun pitch
against him this time around?
**[02:56] Oc**
If it were me, I'd walk him every time.
**[03:01] Oc**
He's a monster slugger with
seven home runs this tournament.
**[03:04] Oc**
To be honest, Yakushi's nothing
special if Todoroki can't hit.
**[03:11] Oc**
In our last game, if Seiko had avoided
pitching to Miyuki until the end,
**[03:16] Oc**
they might have been
the ones advancing to the final.
**[03:22] Re**
Were you there the entire time?
**[03:25] Oc**
I was hoping someone would notice me,
**[03:27] Oc**
but I couldn't help giving my input.
**[03:31] Re**
Would you like to sit?
**[03:32] Oc**
I'm bitter, so no, thank you.
**[03:39] Am**
*Did they redefine what PR mascots are?*
**[03:43] Am**
* New ones keep popping up,*
* looking for attention.*
**[03:46] Am**
*You can't just make them, one after another.*
***SIGN*** The batter can't react to the low and away!
***SIGN*** That's the third strike!
***SIGN*** This pitcher isn't letting the strong batters at Yakushi do anything!
***SIGN*** Two strikeouts in a row so far,
***SIGN*** and next up is Todoroki, the only Yakushi batter who's scored today!
**[04:08] S1**
He reacted really well to a forkball
last time and hit a double.
**[04:12] S2**
He hasn't swung at Amahisa's slider yet.
**[04:23] Sa**
*If it were me,*
**[04:25] Sa**
*how would I pitch against him?*
***SIGN*** First pitch, a low and away!
**[04:33] Re**
Even without any runners,
would you still walk him?
**[04:38] Oc**
Of course.
**[04:39] Oc**
He could hit a home run.
**[04:43] Am**
*Which one?*
**[04:44] Am**
*Is this the pitch*
**[04:46] Am**
*you're waiting for?*
**[04:53] Ta**
A high slider?
**[04:55] Ku**
It goes into the zone from there?
**[04:59] Am**
*He reacted to that?*
**[05:01] Am**
*Then what about a low one?*
**[05:03] Am**
*Can you hit it?*
***SIGN*** It's going toward the shortstop!
***SIGN*** The hit was slow, so this could be close!
**[05:13] Um**
Safe!
***SIGN*** He gets on base with an infield hit!
***SIGN*** He's three for three today!
**[05:21] Am**
*Damn. He hit that, too.*
**[05:28] Sa**
*Even Raichi could barely hit his slider.*
**[05:31] Sa**
*So I can't hit it.*
**[05:35] Sa**
*In that case...*
**[05:38] Sa**
*I'm going for his fastball!*
**[05:40] Am**
Shoot!
**[05:43] Am**
Yeah!
**[05:44] YY**
Sanada-san!
**[05:45] Sa**
* If you only look at Raichi,*
* you're gonna get hurt.*
**[05:50] Y1**
Hey!
**[05:52] Mi**
Stop! Stupid!
**[05:53] Y2**
He's going too far.
**[05:59] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** He dived for the plate, but he didn't quite make it.
***SIGN*** Yakushi couldn't score yet again.
**[06:09] IC**
Good!
**[06:11] Sa**
You got too greedy!
**[06:13] Ka**
Know your limits!
**[06:14] Ha**
What a waste.
**[06:17] I1**
Don't underestimate them.
**[06:19] Am**
*Next time.*
**[06:20] Am**
*I'll get you next time, for sure.*
**[06:25] Mi**
Don't try to laugh it off!
***SIGN*** Yakush Ichidai
***SIGN*** The game's still 1-2 as we move closer to the end.
***SIGN*** Which team will come out victorious and advance to the final?
***SIGN*** The second and third batters consecutively hit,
***SIGN*** and it's now one out with runners on first and second.
***SIGN*** Ichidai's batters are going after Yakushi's ace, Sanada!
***SIGN*** Their cleanup, Hoshida, is up at bat!
***SIGN*** Will Ichidai get a run here?
**[06:55] Sa**
*My goodness.*
**[06:56] I1**
Hoshi-san, let's go!
**[06:59] Am**
He swings the bat like crazy every day.
**[07:02] Am**
I bet it's a part of him now.
**[07:08] (Flashback) Ho**
Hey, Kosei.
**[07:09] (Flashback) Ho**
Why aren't you coming to practice?
**[07:12] (Flashback) Ho**
The summer's right around the corner.
**[07:14] (Flashback) Ho**
What are you thinking?
**[07:18] (Flashback) Am**
I don't really know, either.
**[07:20] (Flashback) Am**
But I can't get fired up.
**[07:24] (Flashback) Am**
It's not for me, right now.
**[07:28] (Flashback) Am**
I can't be like you guys.
**[07:30] (Flashback) Am**
See ya.
**[07:32] Ho**
* After the spring tournament,*
* he said that he was leaving the team,*
**[07:36] Ho**
*and I couldn't understand why.*
**[07:39] Ho**
* A lot of people on the team*
* may still have something against Kosei.*
**[07:44] Ho**
* Everyone knows how hard he's worked*
* since coming back to the team,*
**[07:49] Ho**
*and everyone knows he's a genius.*
**[07:51] Ho**
* There's no one else on the team*
* to wear the ace number.*
**[07:55] Ho**
*However,*
**[07:58] Ho**
* we also have the pride that*
* comes from training every single day.*
**[08:02] Um**
Foul!
**[08:03] C1**
Whoa!
**[08:04] C2**
That was a good swing!
**[08:05] Ho**
*No matter how well the pitcher does,*
**[08:08] Ho**
*if the batters don't score, you can't win.*
**[08:12] Ho**
*Kosei.*
**[08:13] Ho**
*We'll turn you into a true ace.*
**[08:17] IC**
* Hoshida boy, you have*
* a good expression.*
**[08:21] Re**
* Ichidai's batters have adapted*
* the second time around.*
**[08:24] Oc**
A cutter to the inside and a shootball.
**[08:27] Oc**
He pitches confidently,
but there's little variation.
**[08:31] Oc**
I would teach him something with a drop.
**[08:34] Sa**
*They swing faster than all the other teams.*
**[08:38] Sa**
*They're a scary team.*
**[08:42] Sa**
*That doesn't mean...*
**[08:44] Sa**
*...I can just give up.*
**[08:47] Sa**
* I'm standing here with*
* this number on my back,*
**[08:50] Sa**
*so I can't give up any runs.*
**[08:52] Ho**
*He pitches mainly fastballs.*
**[08:54] Ho**
*I'll swing big wherever he throws!*
**[08:58] Ho**
*Outside!*
**[09:06] Ho**
*It dropped?*
***SIGN*** A double play!
***SIGN*** That's three outs!
**[09:14] Sa**
*That was close.*
***SIGN*** Ichidai made a great attempt against Sanada,
***SIGN*** but fell just a bit short!
**[09:21] Re**
Did that pitch drop?
**[09:24] Ka**
Was it a two-seamer?
**[09:25] Oc**
Yes, but the break itself
was closer to a sinker.
**[09:30] Oc**
Unlike the four-seamer where
you grip firmly on the seams,
**[09:35] Oc**
you grip parallel to the seams
in a two-seamer.
**[09:38] Oc**
You get less grip and less spin,
***SIGN*** Four-seamer
***SIGN*** Two-seamer
**[09:39] Oc**
so it drops a little more
than the four-seamer.
**[09:45] Ku**
That dropped, despite the speed.
**[09:48] Mi**
In addition to the cutter and the shootball,
he's pitching a two-seamer.
**[09:52] Mi**
His breaks are all based on fastballs.
**[09:55] Ha**
He's your role model
as a moving fastball pitcher.
**[09:58] Sa**
*A two-seamer.*
**[10:00] I1**
He still had an ace up his sleeve.
**[10:03] I2**
That drop was insane.
**[10:05] Am**
No need to worry, guys.
**[10:07] Am**
You guys have the batting god on your side.
**[10:12] I3**
*Kosei.*
**[10:17] Am**
*To be honest,*
**[10:20] Am**
*I only need a one-run lead.*
**[10:29] Am**
*I left the team for a long time,*
**[10:31] Am**
*but my team let me come back.*
**[10:35] Am**
*I can only repay them through pitching.*
***SIGN*** And he retired the side.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Ichidai
***SIGN*** Amahisa's sharp sliders keep the Yakushi batters off base.
**[10:47] Am**
*I'll take you guys to nationals.*
**[10:52] Am**
*So I hope you'll truly accept me*
**[10:55] Am**
*as your teammate.*
**[10:57] I1**
Nice pitch, Kosei!
**[10:58] I2**
Nice pitch!
**[10:59] I3**
Good pace!
**[11:02] I4**
Nice work, Kosei!
**[11:05] YC**
* I was hoping he'd start*
* running out of stamina,*
**[11:09] YC**
*but it's already the seventh inning.*
**[11:11] YC**
*This is bad.*
**[11:14] YC**
You guys have been winning
every game since summer!
**[11:18] YC**
I believe in you guys!
**[11:22] YC**
Do something.
**[11:25] Re**
Both aces have pitched well,
and the game's coming down to one run.
**[11:29] Re**
The next time Todoroki-kun goes up to bat
will be the climax of the game.
**[11:35] Oc**
It's simple.
**[11:37] Oc**
If Ichidai avoids taking on Todoroki,
**[11:39] Oc**
they will win.
**[11:42] Re**
Do you think their confident-looking
pitcher will do that?
**[11:46] Oc**
It's up to the coach to convince him.
**[11:49] Oc**
There's no reason to take the risk.
**[11:53] Oc**
The pride of the ace or a win for the team.
**[11:58] Oc**
Which one would you prioritize,
**[12:02] Oc**
Coach Kataoka?
**[12:12] Y1**
Yone!
**[12:15] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** That's three outs!
***SIGN*** Ichidai couldn't make the best of their chance,
***SIGN*** and two runners on bases go to waste!
**[12:25] Re**
Yakushi is fielding well.
**[12:27] Re**
They've improved a lot since the summer.
**[12:30] Oc**
Really?
**[12:32] Oc**
It looks like they're making
high-risk, high-return plays.
**[12:36] Oc**
Ichidai definitely has the better teamwork.
**[12:41] Y1**
Nice play, Yone!
**[12:43] Y2**
It would've been bad if that had gone through!
**[12:44] Y3**
Nice catch!
**[12:46] Y4**
*They came to cheer.*
**[12:48] Y5**
Raichi, let's get one more!
**[12:50] YC**
What? They're here again?
**[12:53] YC**
I told them to stay home and study.
**[12:56] Sa**
They made a rotating schedule
during the summer break
**[12:58] Sa**
to come help us practice, too.
**[13:01] Sa**
It's thanks to them
that our fielding got better.
**[13:05] Y1**
Miss-shima!
**[13:07] Y2**
Raichi!
**[13:08] YC**
I told them to prioritize their own lives.
**[13:11] YC**
Man, they're all so stupid.
**[13:18] Sa**
Wait. Are you crying?
**[13:21] YC**
What, grown-ups can't cry?
**[13:24] (Flashback) YC**
Why are you guys playing baseball?
**[13:27] (Flashback) YC**
You want to go to nationals?
**[13:30] (Flashback) Y1**
Nationals?
**[13:32] (Flashback) Y2**
Us?
**[13:34] (Flashback) Y3**
Yeah.
**[13:35] (Flashback) YC**
What?
**[13:36] (Flashback) YC**
You were all just casually
playing baseball after school?
**[13:39] (Flashback) YC**
If you're gonna play, play with a goal.
**[13:42] (Flashback) YC**
Then you'll grow to love baseball even more,
**[13:45] (Flashback) YC**
and you'll experience a lot of excitement.
**[13:48] (Flashback) YC**
So your goal from now
is to take me to nationals!
**[13:52] (Flashback) YY**
What?
**[13:53] (Flashback) YC**
You guys are the ones playing ball.
**[13:56] (Flashback) YC**
So it's all up to you.
**[13:58] (Flashback) YC**
Seriously.
**[14:00] Sa**
*I thought he was just a loud, old man,*
**[14:05] Sa**
* but he always sounded*
* mysteriously convincing.*
**[14:08] Sa**
* I could trust him more than*
* the adults who gave textbook responses.*
**[14:14] (Flashback) Sa**
Should be good now.
**[14:17] (Flashback) Sa**
I'll just look like I went on a 20-km run.
**[14:20] (Flashback) YC**
I know how you feel.
**[14:24] (Flashback) YC**
I used to skip practice
by saying I went on a run.
**[14:28] (Flashback) YC**
Practice is just the same
boring thing over and over.
**[14:32] (Flashback) YC**
You gotta take breaks now and then.
**[14:36] (Flashback) Sa**
Y-Yeah.
**[14:39] (Flashback) YC**
But...
**[14:40] (Flashback) YC**
The same boring thing
you do over and over every day
**[14:44] (Flashback) YC**
will surprisingly give you
strength when it really matters.
**[14:51] (Flashback) YC**
I hate how it works, to be honest.
**[14:53] (Flashback) YC**
I want to live an easier life, too,
**[14:56] (Flashback) YC**
but life just doesn't work that way.
**[15:00] (Flashback) YC**
Why are you playing like tools out there?
**[15:02] (Flashback) YC**
Use your heads more!
**[15:04] (Flashback) YC**
And if you still don't know,
then come ask me!
**[15:09] (Flashback) YC**
Shut up!
**[15:10] (Flashback) YC**
Don't ask me for every little thing!
**[15:12] (Flashback) Y1**
But you said to ask you.
**[15:13] (Flashback) YC**
I'm not Wikipedia!
**[15:16] (Flashback) Sa**
I was even more surprised
when Raichi joined the team.
**[15:20] Sa**
*I didn't know people like him really existed.*
**[15:27] YC**
Just one banana.
**[15:28] Sa**
*All jokes aside,*
**[15:30] Sa**
*I think this family changed our lives.*
**[15:35] Sa**
*"Good game" and "well played"*
**[15:38] Sa**
*go hand in hand with a win.*
**[15:41] Sa**
* I mean, we can't be satisfied*
* with average results anymore.*
**[15:47] IC**
*He'll reach 100 pitches soon.*
**[15:50] IC**
* It'll be best if we can end*
* the inning before Todoroki's at-bat.*
**[15:57] Am**
*We have the final if we win this game,*
**[16:00] Am**
*so maybe I shouldn't feel this way...*
**[16:07] Am**
*I really want to play longer in this game.*
**[16:12] Y1**
*His speed hasn't dropped in the eighth inning.*
**[16:15] Y1**
* It's so frustrating because it means*
* he's not really going all out all the time.*
**[16:22] Re**
Yakushi needs to get a runner on base
before Todoroki-kun's at bat.
**[16:27] Oc**
Well, if the bases are loaded,
they'll have no choice but to fight.
**[16:32] YC**
* It's obvious that teams*
* will be cautious of Raichi.*
**[16:35] YC**
*That's why we need to pressure them*
**[16:39] YC**
*by getting on base before Raichi.*
**[16:43] YC**
*Yeah.*
**[16:44] YC**
* In other words, you guys are*
* the real key players of the team.*
**[16:50] YC**
* Show the guys who only*
* have their eyes on Raichi...*
**[16:54] YC**
*...what you're made of!*
**[16:57] Y1**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Into the center field!
***SIGN*** Akiba, the lead-off man gets on base!
**[17:02] Oc**
There it is. The tying runner.
**[17:06] Ku**
How will they connect this to Todoroki?
**[17:09] Re**
Just one run.
**[17:11] Re**
Yakushi isn't known for their bunts,
**[17:13] Re**
but it looks like they're going to bunt here.
**[17:21] Um**
Foul!
**[17:23] Am**
*I won't let you have it so easy.*
**[17:27] YC**
* Looks like the ace doesn't want*
* to put a runner on second.*
**[17:32] YC**
* That means you've really gotta*
* stick it to him, Masuda!*
**[17:37] Y1**
* The heart of our batting order*
* is really strong,*
**[17:40] Y1**
*so it makes my job very clear.*
**[17:43] Y1**
*To advance the runner to the next base!*
***SIGN*** It's going!
***SIGN*** The bunt succeeds!
***SIGN*** Batting third and first baseman, Mishima-kun.
***SIGN*** With a runner on second, the three-hole is up!
***SIGN*** My time
**[17:58] Mi**
My time has finally come!
***SIGN*** has finally come!
**[18:01] Y1**
Miss-shima! Go for it!
**[18:04] Y2**
Aggressive from the start!
**[18:05] Y3**
You've got Raichi behind you!
**[18:07] Re**
They could really use another runner.
**[18:10] Am**
*Damn! He's on second now.*
**[18:18] Mi**
*Hey, where are you looking?*
**[18:21] Mi**
* Seriously, I think I made*
* the wrong choice joining this team.*
**[18:28] Mi**
*No matter how much I hit or pitch,*
**[18:32] Mi**
*I don't stand out!*
**[18:35] Mi**
*You, too. Damn it!*
**[18:38] (Flashback) Mi**
Don't treat me like a small fry!
**[18:44] Um**
Foul!
**[18:46] Mi**
*Who needs Raichi?*
**[18:49] Mi**
*I'll finish it with my bat!*
**[18:51] (Flashback) Am**
Don't get excited, undercard.
**[18:59] Am**
*Crap. I'm rushing.*
**[19:01] Am**
*Calm down!*
**[19:04] Am**
*Go down already!*
**[19:09] Mi**
*It'll hit me!*
**[19:10] Mi**
*No, his pitch breaks from here.*
***SIGN*** Hit by pitch!
**[19:22] C1**
Yeah!
**[19:24] Am**
Sorry!
**[19:28] Mi**
*That really hurt.*
**[19:30] Mi**
*In the end, I just set up the stage.*
***SIGN*** Runners on first and second now!
***SIGN*** And now Todoroki is up to bat!
**[19:40] Ku**
Did that slip out?
**[19:42] Ma**
It didn't break enough.
**[19:46] YC**
*So he is running out of stamina!*
**[19:50] IC**
*He's showing fatigue.*
**[19:52] IC**
*I have a reliever prepared, but...*
**[19:55] IC**
*What do I do?*
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and third baseman, Todoroki-kun.
**[20:08] IC**
Satake boy.
**[20:09] I1**
Yes, sir?
**[20:10] IC**
Relay a message.
**[20:13] C1**
The difference is just one run.
**[20:15] C1**
It'd be dangerous to have a runner
on third in case of a passed ball.
**[20:20] C2**
The batter's Todoroki.
**[20:22] C3**
Walk Todoroki and load the bases?
**[20:24] C4**
They can't face him straight on.
**[20:27] C5**
Pitch to the corners and walk him
if the count's unfavorable.
**[20:32] C6**
Can't give him a home run here.
**[20:36] Oc**
A half-hearted plan will create confusion.
**[20:39] Oc**
They should walk him convincingly,
**[20:41] Oc**
so they can prepare for the next batter.
**[20:44] Oc**
If it were me, I would face off
against the five-hole, Sanada.
**[20:51] Mi**
* Walking him seems like*
* the easiest way out of this,*
**[20:57] Mi**
* but Ichidai's moody pitcher*
* has been pitching so well*
**[21:01] Mi**
*because he's had his eyes on Todoroki.*
**[21:05] Mi**
*One wrong word,*
**[21:07] Mi**
* and it could ruin the tension*
* he's been enjoying.*
**[21:12] YC**
I made the order around the assumption
that Raichi will be walked.
**[21:16] YC**
I hope you're not nervous about this, Sanada.
**[21:22] Sa**
Way to put pressure on me, Coach.
**[21:24] YC**
Pressure? Get real.
**[21:27] YC**
You love this stuff.
**[21:31] I1**
Thanks for waiting.
**[21:34] Ka**
The pride of the ace or a win for the team.
**[21:38] Ka**
You play to win, after all,
**[21:41] Ka**
so grabbing the win is more important.
**[21:47] Ka**
However, we're not the ones
playing on the field.
**[21:53] Ka**
The players aren't heartless chess pieces.
**[23:30] Mi**
Ichidai could lose their lead with a single run
**[23:33] Mi**
as they face Yakushi's cleanup,
Raichi Todoroki.
**[23:35] Am**
You're gonna leave the fate
of Ichidai's pride to me?
**[23:39] Am**
Are you stupid?
**[23:40] Mi**
He's sitting. They're not walking him.
**[23:42] Ra**
Hit the pitch that comes.
Trust my instincts!
**[23:44] Am**
Like threading the needle.
**[23:46] Am**
Heaven or hell?
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
One Pitch.
***SIGN*** One Pitch
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 38 - One Pitch
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***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and third baseman, Todoroki-kun.
**[00:10] IC**
Satake boy.
**[00:11] I1**
Yes, sir?
**[00:13] IC**
Relay a message.
**[00:16] Ka**
The pride of the ace or a win for the team.
**[00:20] Ka**
You play to win, after all,
**[00:23] Ka**
so grabbing the win is more important.
**[00:29] Ka**
However, we're not the ones
playing on the field.
**[00:35] Ka**
The players aren't heartless chess pieces.
***SIGN*** One Pitch
**[02:17] I1**
What? Seriously?
**[02:19] I2**
For real?
**[02:21] I3**
Yes!
**[02:23] Am**
*A face-off?*
**[02:26] IC**
*This is a continuation of the game in summer.*
**[02:29] IC**
* Go put an end to it*
* with your hands, Amahisa boy.*
**[02:32] I1**
It's time to win.
**[02:34] I1**
Do your best! Yeah!
**[02:38] I2**
That was too good.
**[02:39] I3**
The coach *would* say that.
**[02:42] I4**
Go get him, Kosei.
**[02:44] I4**
Don't let him touch your bat this time.
**[02:47] I5**
You've got this!
**[02:49] Am**
*What is this?*
**[02:52] Am**
*They're so confident.*
**[02:54] I1**
Let's defend this and go to the final!
**[02:56] I2**
Seido's waiting for us!
**[02:59] I3**
Let's go!
**[03:00] I4**
Yeah!
**[03:02] Am**
*We're only up by a run.*
**[03:04] Am**
*Do these idiots realize how close that is?*
**[03:08] Am**
* They're gonna leave the fate*
* of Ichidai's pride to me?*
**[03:13] Am**
*They're so stupid!*
**[03:24] Sa**
*He's sitting.*
**[03:28] Mi**
*They're facing off.*
**[03:30] Oc**
Huh?
**[03:32] YC**
*Whoa now. Seriously?*
**[03:36] YC**
*They're so full of themselves.*
**[03:40] YC**
* This is what it means*
* to be a prestigious team.*
**[03:43] YC**
*I couldn't wish for anything better.*
**[03:46] YC**
*Wouldn't you say, Raichi?*
**[03:48] Mi**
Hit it out of the park, Raichi!
***SIGN*** And the first pitch!
***SIGN*** A swing and miss!
***SIGN*** The catcher couldn't catch it, but the runners didn't move!
***SIGN*** Amahisa's slider is breaking even better in the eighth inning!
**[04:11] Am**
*So even you couldn't hit that one.*
**[04:15] Am**
*Like threading the needle.*
**[04:18] Am**
*Is this heaven or hell?*
***SIGN*** Inside pitch! Into the batter's chest!
***SIGN*** Followed by an outside pitch!
***SIGN*** Another missed swing!
**[04:35] Ku**
He went from high-and-in
to low-and-away.
**[04:39] Ma**
His control is perfect so far.
**[04:42] Wa**
He uses the corners incredibly well.
**[04:47] Re**
It looks like he's stepped it up
a notch against Todoroki-kun.
**[04:51] Re**
He's pitching his best today.
**[04:54] Ma**
Don't relax until the end, Kosei.
**[04:57] IC**
*Good concentration, Amahisa boy.*
**[05:02] YC**
* The only other pitcher*
* who really came after Raichi*
**[05:04] YC**
*was Yeung from Akikawa.*
**[05:07] YC**
*How exciting, Raichi.*
**[05:10] Mi**
Raichi! Get it, man!
**[05:13] Y1**
Out of the park, Raichi!
**[05:16] Sa**
*Two fastballs in a row.*
**[05:19] Sa**
*Then his last pitch will be...*
**[05:21] Y1**
Kosei!
**[05:22] Y2**
Finish him!
**[05:25] Y3**
*It's going according to plan so far.*
**[05:28] Y3**
*Now for the finish.*
**[05:34] Ra**
*He's not imaginary.*
**[05:38] Ra**
*He's real.*
**[05:40] Ra**
*This amazing pitcher is pitching to me.*
**[05:45] Am**
*Slightly below the knee and inside.*
**[05:47] Am**
*That's the only place he'll miss.*
**[05:50] Ra**
*Don't try to see it.*
**[05:51] Ra**
*Feel it.*
**[05:53] Am**
*I can see it very clearly.*
**[05:55] Ra**
*Hit the pitch that comes.*
**[05:57] Am**
*I can see you miss!*
**[05:59] Ra**
*Trust my instincts!*
**[06:01] YY**
Raichi!
**[06:03] YC**
Come on!
**[06:29] Um**
Strike!
**[06:30] Um**
Batter out!
***SIGN*** That's a strikeout!
***SIGN*** A low slider closes it out!
***SIGN*** Todoroki's bat couldn't touch the pitch!
**[06:48] I1**
Yeah!
**[06:50] I1**
Let's go!
**[06:53] Ha**
He got Todoroki-kun perfeclty.
**[06:58] Ta**
His slider into that spot?
**[07:02] I1**
I doubt there are many
high schoolers who can hit that.
**[07:07] (Flashback) I1**
Hey, sounds like Amahisa's back on the team.
**[07:10] (Flashback) Ma**
Yeah, I heard.
**[07:12] (Flashback) I1**
What nerve after leaving the team to play.
**[07:18] (Flashback) I1**
Manaka, he said he was going to avenge you.
**[07:22] I2**
Kosei!
**[07:23] I3**
Yeah!
**[07:24] I3**
You showed them!
**[07:26] I4**
Nice pitch!
**[07:28] I5**
That was perfect!
**[07:29] I6**
That's our ace!
**[07:37] IM**
I've never seen Amahisa roar.
**[07:40] IC**
Great!
**[07:41] IC**
*Don't relax until you get the final out.*
**[07:44] Re**
That strikeout will generate
momentum for Ichidai.
**[07:48] Oc**
Yakushi has definitely been
the underdog for me.
**[07:57] Ra**
I want to hit more.
**[08:00] Ra**
More...
***SIGN*** It's two outs now, but runners are still on first and second.
***SIGN*** Can Yakushi tie up the game right here?
**[08:11] Y1**
Right here!
**[08:14] Y2**
It's not over!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and pitcher, Sanada-kun.
**[08:24] Y1**
Sanada! Come on!
**[08:27] Y2**
Shunpei!
**[08:29] Y3**
Sanada-senpai!
**[08:30] Y4**
Let's get it!
**[08:32] YC**
*Come on now, Sanada.*
**[08:40] (Flashback) Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[08:43] (Flashback) Y1**
Nice pitch!
**[08:44] (Flashback) Y2**
Nice pitch, Sanada-senpai!
**[08:46] (Flashback) YC**
Sanada, you're like a
different person on the mound.
**[08:51] (Flashback) YC**
You lose your usual carefree face.
**[08:54] (Flashback) Sa**
Do I?
**[08:56] (Flashback) Sa**
I've never batted against myself,
so I wouldn't know.
**[09:00] (Flashback) YC**
It's not intentional?
**[09:01] (Flashback) YC**
That's exciting.
**[09:05] YC**
* I thought this was a normal*
* high school and not much of a team,*
**[09:09] YC**
*but he's a really good find!*
**[09:17] Sa**
*Don't rely on me so much.*
**[09:23] Sa**
*I'm not Raichi.*
**[09:34] (Flashback) Ra**
I hit it.
**[09:38] (Flashback) YC**
Sanada!
**[09:40] (Flashback) YC**
He'll be joining us in the spring.
**[09:42] (Flashback) YC**
He's my awesome son!
**[09:44] (Flashback) YC**
I've got a few other players
with my seal of approval.
**[09:47] (Flashback) YC**
Can you see the path to nationals now,
with the new members?
**[09:52] (Flashback) Sa**
N-Nationals?
**[09:55] Sa**
*What the heck? What in the world?*
**[09:58] Sa**
*I guess it all started back then.*
***SIGN*** First pitch is a slider!
***SIGN*** Swing and a miss!
**[10:09] Sa**
* I was just playing baseball*
* for some casual fun,*
**[10:12] Sa**
* but it turned into something*
* like an obligation.*
**[10:16] (Flashback) Y1**
Those two are still at it.
**[10:18] (Flashback) Y1**
They're crazy.
**[10:20] (Flashback) Y2**
They always do at least five hundred.
**[10:24] (Flashback) Y3**
I think I'll practice a little more.
**[10:26] (Flashback) Y4**
Same.
**[10:27] (Flashback) Y1**
Are you guys serious?
**[10:31] Sa**
* I don't usually like being influenced,*
* but it just happened.*
**[10:35] Sa**
*Maybe I'm pretty simple-minded.*
**[10:38] Sa**
*Those two got me to train harder.*
**[10:43] Sa**
* But I get to play baseball*
* every day with a monster like him.*
**[10:47] Sa**
*What could be more exciting than that?*
**[10:54] Sa**
*If I'm gonna play baseball,*
**[10:57] Sa**
*I want to play at the top.*
***SIGN*** Another slider!
***SIGN*** The bat wasn't even close!
**[11:04] C1**
Wow! That break.
**[11:06] C2**
He's looking unstoppable
after the out on Todoroki.
**[11:09] Re**
He hit the fastballs his last two at-bats.
**[11:13] Re**
The battery is being cautious.
**[11:15] IC**
*Don't rush to close it out.*
**[11:18] C1**
He's being baited by the sliders.
**[11:21] C2**
He's trying too hard.
**[11:22] C3**
He can't hit with a swing that big.
**[11:25] I1**
*We've got him cornered with the sliders.*
**[11:28] I1**
* We have some balls to spare*
* before going in for the finish.*
**[11:36] I1**
*Then this one?*
**[11:44] I1**
*Seriously?*
**[11:46] I1**
* You want to strike him out*
* with a fastball once?*
**[11:50] I1**
*You're always like that.*
**[11:53] I1**
* Your pitch is looking*
* better than ever right now.*
**[11:56] I1**
*Okay.*
**[11:58] I1**
*Give me the pitch that will satisfy you.*
**[12:03] Am**
*You're thinking about the sliders, aren't you?*
**[12:07] Am**
*No beating around the bush.*
**[12:09] Am**
*Can you keep up?*
**[12:11] Am**
* I'm not gonna let you go after*
* hitting two of my fastballs.*
**[12:15] Am**
*I want satisfaction!*
**[12:18] Am**
*Give it to me!*
**[12:25] Am**
*Give me that excitement again!*
**[12:30] Sa**
I'm not Raichi, man.
**[12:36] Sa**
*I was waiting for this!*
**[12:41] IC**
What?
***SIGN*** He hits a fastball
***SIGN*** into right-center field!
**[12:47] YC**
*It wasn't that he read their minds!*
**[12:50] YC**
* He just swung,*
* expecting a fastball every time!*
**[12:54] YC**
* The nerve he has in such*
* a clutch situation...*
**[12:58] YC**
* Man, you're the best find*
* I've had at this school.*
***SIGN*** The runner on second scores!
***SIGN*** The runner on first is heading for the plate!
***SIGN*** The ball reaches the cut-off man!
**[13:10] Y1**
Dive for it!
***SIGN*** And he scores!
**[13:17] Y2**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** A game-changing hit in the bottom of the eighth!
**[13:24] Sa**
*Thank goodness he pitched a fastball.*
***SIGN*** The ace turns the game with his bat!
***SIGN*** Yakushi takes back the lead in the top of the eighth!
***SIGN*** Sanada got a two-RBI hit off Ichidai's ace, Amahisa!
**[13:44] C1**
Was that last one a fastball?
**[13:46] C2**
He could've just pitched another slider.
**[13:49] C3**
No, you've gotta give credit to the batter!
**[13:54] Ha**
If they'd shut out the first five batters,
Yakushi would've had no chance of winning.
**[13:59] Ha**
But a single pitch changed the game.
**[14:05] Ha**
Baseball is so scary.
**[14:09] IC**
* Why did you rush to close it out,*
* Takami and Amahisa?*
**[14:14] IC**
*Did you get overconfident?*
**[14:17] I1**
Runner on second!
**[14:19] I2**
Remember to throw to the plate!
**[14:21] Y1**
Let's follow up, Hirahata!
**[14:24] IC**
*In the shadow of victory dwells*
**[14:27] IC**
*the spectre of greed and attachment.*
***SIGN*** It's a hit to the right field!
***SIGN*** Second base runner advances to third!
**[14:45] Y1**
*Kosei.*
**[14:47] Re**
What was that dull pitch?
**[14:50] Ka**
The tension broke.
**[14:53] YC**
Takami boy!
**[14:57] YC**
Change now.
***SIGN*** Ichidai has called for a change in players.
***SIGN*** Replacing Amahisa-kun as pitcher is Misaki-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting ninth and pitcher, Misaki-kun.
**[15:10] I1**
H-Hey!
**[15:11] I1**
Kosei!
**[15:23] YC**
Where are you going?
**[15:26] YC**
The game isn't over yet.
**[15:33] YC**
We have two more innings to bat.
**[15:37] YC**
Go wash your face and come back out.
**[16:51] (Flashback) YC**
We have two more innings to bat.
**[16:54] (Flashback) YC**
Go wash your face and come back out.
**[17:37] YC**
Sorry, but...
**[17:40] YC**
Go line up, Amahisa boy.
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball
Tournament Semifinal
***SIGN*** (W. Tokyo) Yakushi 3 - 2
Ichidai Third (W. Tokyo)
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School advances to the final
***SIGN*** Thank you for coming to the stadium today.
***SIGN*** The final between Yakushi High School and Seido High School
***SIGN*** will begin at 1:00 PM tomorrow.
***SIGN*** Meiji JIngu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[18:38] C1**
So the final is Seido vs. Yakushi.
**[18:41] C2**
So they're playing again right after the summer.
**[18:44] C3**
I thought Ichidai was gonna play Seido.
**[18:47] C3**
I wanted to watch Amahisa one more game.
**[18:50] C4**
Wanna go see Kosei-kun?
**[18:52] C5**
But Yakushi played a really
tenacious game this time around.
**[18:57] C6**
They beat Ichidai again.
**[19:00] C6**
They're not winning by luck.
**[19:02] YC**
Let's go home!
**[19:04] C1**
Seido, Ichidai, Inashiro,
and now Yakushi.
**[19:09] C1**
Looks like we've finally got a team
to match the top three of West Tokyo.
**[19:18] Mi**
Either team would have
given us a difficult game.
**[19:21] Mi**
In fact, playing against
a familiar team like Yakushi is better.
**[19:27] Ma**
Yeah.
**[19:28] Ma**
With the practice game, we're tied
at one win and one loss.
**[19:31] Ma**
Let's settle this once and for all tomorrow!
**[19:43] Ma**
Someone say "Yeah" or something!
**[19:45] Mi**
Let's not disturb the public.
**[19:47] Ku**
It'd be ill-mannered.
**[19:48] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[19:49] Ma**
It's too late, Sawamura!
**[19:54] I1**
Starting tomorrow?
**[19:56] Ma**
Yeah.
**[19:57] Ma**
I'm gonna go to practice
as much as I can until I graduate.
**[20:00] I1**
You looking out for Kosei?
**[20:03] Ma**
He might leave the team again.
**[20:05] I1**
He can't be that stupid.
**[20:08] Ma**
But his reaction after giving up that hit...
**[20:12] Ma**
He threw a fit and walked off the mound.
**[20:14] Ma**
Before the game ended, he...
**[20:18] Ta**
Kacchan.
**[20:19] S1**
I didn't know you were so passionate.
**[20:23] Ma**
You can't get people's approval
by just stealing the spotlight.
**[20:27] Ma**
I need to make sure he gets that.
**[20:32] S1**
Miyuki's gonna have a hard time.
**[20:34] S1**
Next year will be tough
if he's gonna be even better.
**[20:41] Re**
In the end, was that face-off
with Todoroki-kun the right call?
**[20:45] Re**
It's pointless to talk about the what-ifs,
**[20:48] Re**
but if they'd loaded the bases
and pitched to Sanada-kun,
**[20:52] Re**
they might've stayed cautious
until the very end.
**[20:58] Oc**
I think the batter deserves
some credit this time around.
**[21:03] Oc**
After seeing Todoroki strike out,
**[21:06] Oc**
he waited for a fastball and
smacked it perfectly when it came.
**[21:12] Oc**
I had underestimated him.
**[21:15] Oc**
His concentration isn't that
of your average player.
**[21:20] Oc**
With a batter like him after Todoroki,
**[21:23] Oc**
walking Todoroki might
not be the best decision.
**[21:28] Ka**
It's good that we managed
to see Yakushi's true ability.
**[21:32] Oc**
Truly.
**[21:33] Oc**
Thank goodness we played first.
**[21:35] Ka**
I'm also worried about Furuya's ankle,
**[21:37] Ka**
so let's go back and work out
tomorrow's game plan.
**[21:46] Oc**
Yet another pitcher to look out for now.
**[21:50] Ka**
We can't forget about Inashiro's Narumiya.
**[21:52] Oc**
What's happening in West Tokyo?
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[23:30] Mi**
I want to know what nationals are like.
**[23:33] Mi**
I want to see for myself.
**[23:35] Ta**
They made back-to-back finals.
**[23:37] Ta**
I'm so impressed.
**[23:39] Y1**
You guys just need one more win!
**[23:41] Y1**
Take the coach to nationals!
**[23:44] Sa**
I don't want to regret anything.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Meeting Expectations.
***SIGN*** Meeting Expectations
**[23:51] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 39 - Meeting Expectations
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**[00:02] Ka**
I'm a bit greedy, or maybe selfish.
**[00:06] Ka**
When I stand on the mound,
**[00:09] Ka**
it makes me want to pitch more.
**[00:11] Sh**
That's good.
**[00:13] Ka**
I just wish Miyuki would make
the call to pitch a sinker soon.
**[00:16] Ka**
Even if he says it's good,
he won't make the call unless he trusts it.
**[00:20] Sh**
At least he's straightforward.
**[00:22] S1**
So I should make extra rice
for a late-night snack?
**[00:25] Ha**
Yes, thank you!
**[00:26] S1**
Sounds good.
**[00:28] S1**
We're just one win away.
**[00:29] S1**
Gotta do everything we can.
**[00:33] M2**
Watanabe-kun.
**[00:35] M2**
Do you need the score book?
**[00:36] Wa**
Thank you!
**[00:38] Wa**
I'm sure they have a lot of data on us, too.
**[00:40] Wa**
We'll probably be reading
each other like open books.
**[00:43] Ha**
Zono-san, are you hitting the cages?
**[00:46] Ma**
Yeah, I definitely am.
**[00:47] Ma**
Miyuki made all the highlight plays today.
**[00:50] S1**
Aso, what are you gonna do
until the meeting?
**[00:53] S2**
I'm gonna sit back and relax.
**[00:55] S2**
I made a lot of good plays today!
**[00:56] S3**
Yeah, that's Aso! Right?
**[01:00] Sa**
What's so funny?
**[01:02] Ku**
You want to learn a two-seamer next?
**[01:03] Ku**
You're so easily influenced.
**[01:05] Sa**
What's wrong with that?
**[01:07] Sa**
I want to try everything I can!
**[01:09] Mi**
Todoroki's hit a home run
off you in both games,
**[01:12] Mi**
so I get that you want
to do something about it.
**[01:15] Mi**
Oh! You gave up one today, too.
**[01:17] Sa**
Can't you talk to your underclassmen
without being mean?
**[01:20] Ku**
He's only saying the truth.
**[01:21] Sa**
You, too!
**[01:30] Mi**
Don't make me laugh so much.
**[01:32] Mi**
I'm gonna pull a muscle.
**[01:33] Sa**
Enough with that!
**[01:34] Sa**
I didn't even make you laugh!
**[01:36] Sa**
Maybe you need to strengthen your core!
**[01:40] Mi**
Sheesh! Shut up!
**[01:43] Sa**
*What's wrong with being influenced?*
**[01:47] (Flashback) Is**
Why don't you go figure that out yourself?
**[01:50] (Flashback) Is**
Idiot.
**[01:52] Sa**
*The nationals are on the line tomorrow.*
**[01:56] Sa**
*I want to do everything I can.*
***SIGN*** Meeting Expectations
**[03:36] S1**
She was definitely in the stands!
**[03:37] S2**
She wasn't there to see you!
**[03:41] Ka**
Furuya?
**[03:43] To**
How's your ankle?
**[03:45] Fu**
It's fine.
**[03:47] To**
So you're playing tomorrow?
**[03:49] Fu**
Definitely.
**[03:49] Ka**
Really?
**[03:50] Ka**
I'm glad it wasn't anything serious!
**[03:55] Re**
The doctor said no?
**[03:57] Ot**
I think the injury is
lighter than the last one,
**[04:00] Ot**
but it's a fresh injury,
**[04:02] Ot**
so the doctor said it could take
a while to recover if it gets worse.
**[04:07] Oc**
It's going to be difficult
if Furuya can't pitch.
**[04:10] Oc**
In the summer practice game,
he was the only one
**[04:14] Oc**
who could shut down Yakushi.
**[04:16] Ot**
Well, he's ignoring the doctor's opinion,
**[04:20] Ot**
and he's obstinate
about pitching tomorrow.
**[04:22] Oc**
Well, doctors tend to exaggerate a lot.
**[04:25] Oc**
Should I take him to a good doctor I know?
**[04:29] Oc**
*Regardless of how bad the injury is,*
**[04:31] Oc**
*sprained ankles can be a repeating injury.*
**[04:35] Oc**
*It's better to let him rest for the long run.*
**[04:39] Oc**
* The ace stepping down in the game,*
* with nationals on the line,*
**[04:42] Oc**
*could affect the team greatly.*
**[04:47] (Flashback) Ka**
The players aren't heartless chess pieces.
**[04:51] Oc**
*Now...*
**[04:52] Oc**
*How do we break the news to the team?*
**[04:56] Ot**
There you are, Furuya.
**[04:59] Ot**
Hey! Doctor Higuchi told you not to practice.
**[05:05] Fu**
I won't say it doesn't hurt,
**[05:07] Fu**
but it doesn't feel that bad
when I have it taped up.
**[05:11] Fu**
I can play.
**[05:14] Fu**
No. I will play.
**[05:18] Ot**
I knew he'd say that.
**[05:20] Re**
At least he was honest about the pain.
**[05:24] Ka**
Okay.
**[05:25] Ka**
Let's have Doctor Higuchi
take another look tomorrow morning.
**[05:29] Ot**
Then he can play,
depending on what he says?
**[05:32] Ka**
Furuya is our ace, after all.
**[05:34] Ka**
We need him.
**[05:38] Ka**
*Ace, after all.*
**[05:41] Ka**
*Our ace, after all.*
**[05:45] Ka**
I want you to know.
**[05:46] Ka**
I'll decide after hearing
what the doctor has to say.
**[05:49] Ka**
Got it?
**[05:50] Fu**
It doesn't hurt anymore.
**[05:51] Ka**
Shut up!
**[05:53] [SONG] On-screen**
Learn today Devote every moment
**[05:53] Ka**
Rest up and hope it gets better.
**[05:56] Ka**
That's the only thing you can do right now.
**[05:58] Ka**
Sleep with your foot above the heart, too.
**[06:00] Fu**
Yes, sir!
**[06:01] Oc**
*He didn't say he won't let him pitch,*
**[06:04] Oc**
*but he convinced him, nonetheless.*
**[06:07] Oc**
*Telling the team to play without Furuya*
**[06:10] Oc**
*could affect the team negatively, as well.*
**[06:13] Oc**
*I see. I see.*
**[06:15] Oc**
*This should keep the team's morale high.*
**[06:25] Mi**
*I see. That's good.*
**[06:27] Mi**
* If they're deciding tomorrow,*
* it must not be too bad.*
**[06:31] Ka**
For tomorrow's starting pitcher,
**[06:34] Ka**
I want to ask you to do it, Kawakami.
**[06:39] Ka**
You only faced the cleanup, Nagata, today,
**[06:42] Ka**
but I want to see more pitching
like that for the final.
**[06:47] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[06:48] Sh**
You got your chance.
**[06:50] Mi**
* I could tell he wanted to pitch more*
* from catching his pitches.*
**[06:54] Mi**
* I think we can expect*
* a lot from him tomorrow.*
**[06:59] Ha**
This is rare.
**[07:00] Ha**
You're not complaining.
**[07:02] Sa**
I have no right to complain
when I gave up the tying runs.
**[07:06] Ha**
Your eyes...
**[07:08] Sa**
However! I won't let it end like this!
**[07:10] Sa**
I'm a man who never gives up!
**[07:12] Sa**
I will be getting ready in the bullpen!
**[07:15] Ku**
Shut up!
**[07:16] Ka**
Stop talking to yourself out loud!
**[07:18] Sa**
Boss!
**[07:18] Sa**
Does this work for you?
**[07:21] Ka**
Yeah.
**[07:21] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[07:23] S1**
He sells himself well.
**[07:25] Ka**
Wamura, you're so reliably stupid.
**[07:28] Sa**
*There are still things I can do, too.*
**[07:30] To**
When he takes it this far,
it's pretty admirable.
**[07:36] Wa**
I think you already know
after watching it from the stands.
***SIGN*** Nabe Time
**[07:40] Wa**
Todoroki and Sanada are the two
we have to really be careful of.
**[07:44] Wa**
Sanada relieved in the third inning today,
**[07:48] Wa**
so I doubt he'll be starting tomorrow.
**[07:50] Wa**
It's probably going to be Mishima or Akiba,
**[07:53] Wa**
but Yakushi is known for
doing unexpected things.
**[07:56] Wa**
So it's very likely that
Raichi Todoroki will start.
**[08:00] Sa**
What?
**[08:01] Wa**
He pitched two innings in both
their second game and the quarterfinal.
**[08:06] Wa**
He's a power pitcher who pitches fastballs.
**[08:09] Sa**
I don't think it's that easy to be a pitcher!
**[08:12] Wa**
Yeah.
**[08:13] Wa**
Let me finish, Sawamura.
**[08:15] Wa**
He takes a big step and
pitches from a low point,
**[08:19] Wa**
so his trajectory might feel unfamiliar.
**[08:22] Wa**
We can all take a look at the video later.
**[08:26] S1**
May I say something as a base coach?
***SIGN*** Third base coach: Ryota Mimura
**[08:28] S1**
Yakushi's defense looked significantly
better compared to the summer...
**[08:33] (Flashback) Y1**
Over here?
**[08:33] (Flashback) Y2**
Over there!
**[08:35] S1**
...but their team synergy
wasn't exactly top notch.
**[08:38] S1**
Depending on the situation,
I'll be sending runners to the next base,
**[08:40] S1**
so please keep that in mind when running.
***SIGN*** First base coach: Rei Kijima
**[08:43] S2**
I want to comment on
their fielding positions.
**[08:45] S2**
They may change their positions drastically,
depending on the batter,
**[08:49] S2**
so please double check their positions
before your turn to bat.
**[08:52] Ot**
Is that all?
**[08:53] S1**
Yes, sir.
**[08:55] Ot**
Then, captains and vice captains...
**[08:56] Ot**
You guys wanna make a closing statement?
**[08:58] Ma**
Y-Yes, sir.
**[09:01] Ma**
Um... After the creation
of the new team... Um...
**[09:05] Ma**
it's been a long, but seemingly short,
**[09:07] Ma**
yet not exactly fast, and... Um...
**[09:09] M1**
You can do it.
**[09:11] M2**
This is painful.
**[09:13] Ma**
Anyway, let's do our best tomorrow!
**[09:16] S1**
Way to end the speech.
**[09:18] S2**
You said "um" too much, Zono-san!
**[09:20] Ma**
Shut up!
**[09:21] Ku**
For a team that previously lost,
the word "revenge" means
**[09:26] Ku**
to defeat the opponent that
previously defeated them.
**[09:29] Sa**
Wow! You sound like an honor student!
**[09:32] Ku**
Kill anyone who gets in our way.
**[09:34] [SONG] On-screen**
Learn today Devote every moment
**[09:34] Sa**
Thank you for your honest words in the end.
**[09:37] Ku**
Come see me later, Sawamura.
**[09:40] Ot**
Now, Captain, please!
**[09:41] Ot**
Let's end it cleanly.
**[09:42] Mi**
*You seem to be having fun.*
**[09:47] Mi**
I don't know if I've been
doing a good job as a captain,
**[09:51] Mi**
but in my inauguration speech,
I said that results matter.
**[09:55] Mi**
Every game has been a trial,
but with every win,
**[09:59] Mi**
I felt that the team was getting stronger.
**[10:03] Mi**
I want to see what it's like
to play at nationals.
**[10:07] Mi**
The breadth,
**[10:09] Mi**
the sound, and the smell of the stadium.
**[10:12] Mi**
I want to go there and see for myself.
**[10:15] Mi**
I want to stand there.
**[10:19] Mi**
Let's win and go to the nationals!
**[10:22] SS**
Yeah!
**[10:27] S1**
What? Seriously?
**[10:29] S2**
The circuit training in the morning
is enough to crush your heart.
**[10:33] S3**
Yeah, it's bad.
**[10:35] S4**
The winter camp's basically hell.
**[10:37] S5**
The third day is the worst.
**[10:39] S5**
Makes you think it'll never end.
**[10:40] S6**
People stop talking, too.
**[10:43] S7**
It wasn't bad as a first-year,
not knowing what was coming.
**[10:47] Is**
You guys still have one more camp!
**[10:49] Is**
I'm so jealous.
**[10:52] Ku**
Don't joke around, please!
**[10:53] Ma**
Wh-Why are you telling us before the final?
**[10:55] Is**
Are you stupid?
**[10:56] Is**
If you make nationals, you'll have
something to look forward to.
**[10:59] SS**
*What goes on at the winter camp?*
**[11:02] Ry**
Well, the off-season menu might
change if the coach leaves.
**[11:09] SS**
*That actually doesn't...*
***SIGN*** sound too bad...
**[11:11] Is**
Don't even think that for a second!
**[11:13] Ry**
Did that make you want to lose?
**[11:14] Ku**
That's not funny, Ryo-san.
**[11:16] Is**
You just need one more win!
**[11:18] Is**
Give the coach a ticket to nationals,
**[11:21] Is**
and tell him to his face to try and quit!
**[11:24] Sa**
Isashiki-senpai, that sounds super cool!
**[11:26] Sa**
Please let me do the honors!
**[11:28] Sa**
I'll smack it into his face!
**[11:30] Is**
It was an expression, stupid.
You don't actually get a ticket!
**[11:33] Is**
It doesn't matter if it's spring or summer.
**[11:35] Is**
Win!
**[11:36] Is**
You'd better win and go to nationals!
**[11:38] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[11:39] Is**
And I hope you all die in the winter camp!
**[11:41] Ma**
I thought you came to encourage us!
**[11:44] Is**
Of course we did!
**[11:46] M1**
That's his way of saying good luck.
**[11:48] M2**
Yeah.
**[11:48] Ry**
So how are you and Haruichi doing?
**[11:52] Ry**
Are you meshing well?
**[11:53] Ku**
No, we still have a long way to go.
**[11:56] Ku**
I think I'm being way too nice
compared to you.
**[12:00] Ry**
Was I that harsh?
**[12:02] Ku**
Of course you were!
**[12:04] Ku**
Do you not remember
the first thing you told me?
**[12:07] Ry**
Why would I remember
something like that?
**[12:09] Ku**
Seriously?
**[12:10] Ku**
I'll never forget it.
**[12:14] Ta**
Kawakami, the inside slider
you pitched last game.
**[12:17] Ta**
Was that coordinated beforehand?
**[12:18] Ka**
No, Miyuki asked for it out of the blue.
**[12:21] Ka**
I chuckled on the mound, thanks to that.
**[12:23] Ta**
The batter was confused, too.
**[12:26] Mi**
You're starting tomorrow, right?
**[12:28] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[12:29] Mi**
Make sure it's not shriveled up
from being nervous—
**[12:36] Mi**
Nice block.
**[12:38] Mi**
You've improved.
**[12:39] Ka**
I still have a ways to go.
**[12:41] Mi**
I'm excited for tomorrow.
**[12:42] Ta**
What are you doing?
**[12:44] S1**
Hey, where's the hero in the shadows?
**[12:47] S2**
Yeah, where is he?
**[12:49] S1**
It was overshadowed
by Miyuki's heroic block,
**[12:51] S1**
but Aso's throw back home was good.
**[12:53] Is**
Oh?
**[12:54] S3**
It was perfect.
**[12:55] Is**
He throws super quick after he catches,
and it's not really his shoulder strength.
**[12:59] M1**
He's been involved in runs
two games in a row,
**[13:01] M1**
so he's on an upswing.
**[13:03] M2**
It's great he's doing well.
**[13:04] Is**
So where is he?
**[13:06] S1**
He went to the restroom a bit ago.
**[13:08] S2**
Uh... I wanna play games.
**[13:10] S3**
Yeah! He leaves at the worst times.
**[13:13] M1**
I think this should be enough for everyone.
**[13:15] M2**
I don't know.
**[13:17] M3**
We always think it's too much,
but they always go through it quickly.
**[13:20] M4**
Everyone's been practicing
overtime since the third-years left.
**[13:26] M3**
So I'm sure it'll be no different tonight.
**[13:31] M1**
Two consecutive finals.
**[13:34] M1**
It's impressive.
**[13:38] Ch**
How is your ankle feeling?
**[13:40] Fu**
F-Fine.
**[13:42] Yu**
You had an aura in the second half.
**[13:45] Yu**
I'm sure you looked reliable to the fielders.
**[13:49] Yu**
The ace number is starting to fit you.
**[13:55] Ry**
Oh? Since when?
**[13:57] Is**
* Furuya must've been really*
* good today if Tetsu approves.*
**[14:02] Ry**
What about his early game?
**[14:03] Yu**
It was good today.
**[14:04] Yu**
His presence on the mound, too.
**[14:07] Ta**
Why are you sweating?
**[14:09] Is**
I'm jealous you guys
already got into colleges.
**[14:13] Is**
You can go watch every game.
**[14:15] Is**
If you guys don't want
to study, go to nationals.
**[14:18] Is**
It'll help you big time in going to college.
**[14:20] Ma**
Jun-san, that's not a joke.
**[14:23] Is**
When you're on the field,
your age doesn't matter.
**[14:26] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[14:29] S1**
Good luck at the final!
**[14:31] Sh**
Thank you!
**[14:35] Ku**
Y-You're so round!
**[14:39] Ch**
Will you be ready for tomorrow?
**[14:44] Mi**
*Oh, he means the team.*
**[14:46] Mi**
I don't know.
**[14:48] Mi**
It's been a rough road this far.
**[14:51] (Flashback) S1**
What are you doing?
**[14:52] (Flashback) Mi**
But does being the captain mean
I can't say what I want?
**[14:56] (Flashback) Mi**
If you truly don't want to be on the team,
**[14:59] (Flashback) Mi**
and you want to focus on studying,
I won't stop you.
**[15:02] (Flashback) Ka**
If you can't play every
game as one team,
**[15:06] (Flashback) Ka**
how do you think you'll get to nationals?
***SIGN*** October 24 (Sun), 12:00 Jingu Stadium
**[15:08] Mi**
You know how they say...
**[15:10] Mi**
The fastest way to bring
a team together is to win.
**[15:14] Mi**
If we'd made a wrong turn somewhere,
it could've destroyed our team.
**[15:18] Mi**
Even so,
**[15:20] Mi**
we want revenge for summer.
**[15:21] Mi**
We all came together easily
under one objective.
**[15:31] Mi**
We'll win.
**[15:38] YC**
You have a game tomorrow!
Don't overdo it!
**[15:41] Y1**
We know, but it's been our daily routine.
**[15:44] Y1**
We can't stop now.
**[15:46] YC**
Wow!
**[15:47] YC**
You sound like a good player.
**[15:50] YC**
Raichi!
**[15:51] YC**
You have two hundred more to go.
**[15:54] YC**
You struck out in an important situation.
**[15:57] YC**
*He got completely shut down.*
**[16:00] YC**
* It's better to get him tired than*
* to have it on his mind tomorrow.*
**[16:06] Y1**
See? They're practicing.
**[16:08] Y2**
Hey, Coach!
**[16:16] YC**
I told you to focus on studying.
**[16:18] Y1**
What? You did?
**[16:19] YC**
Yeah, multiple times!
**[16:21] YC**
If you don't study, you'll end up like me.
**[16:24] Y1**
Crap.
**[16:25] YC**
What do you mean by "crap"?
**[16:26] YC**
Where do you wanna go, anyway?
**[16:28] YC**
You haven't been studying,
so don't aim too high.
**[16:31] YC**
But be sure to come watch tomorrow.
**[16:33] YC**
I'll show you the moment we make nationals.
**[16:36] Y1**
You're so confident.
**[16:39] YC**
Well, I'm not the one playing.
**[16:41] YC**
Don't let me down, boys.
**[16:43] YC**
Take me to nationals.
**[16:46] Y1**
He's still saying it.
**[16:47] YC**
Everyone, say your goal for tomorrow.
**[16:49] YC**
Tell it to the third-years
for bringing some snacks.
**[16:52] YY**
Yes, sir!
***SIGN*** Six-hole, Right fielder: Ryo Hirahata (Second-year)
**[16:54] Y1**
I was appointed as the captain,
but our team revolves around Sanada.
**[16:58] Y1**
I believe my job as the captain
is to help Sanada get going.
**[17:03] Y1**
I want to score early tomorrow
to be useful to the team!
**[17:06] Y2**
Said like a true captain.
**[17:08] YC**
Let me tell you!
**[17:10] YC**
He's a weirdo who always
makes his own goals
**[17:13] YC**
and diligently swings his bat every day.
**[17:17] Y1**
Am I weird?
**[17:18] YC**
Has anyone seen his notebook?
**[17:20] YC**
He has his whole life
planned out until he's fifty!
**[17:23] Y1**
You saw my notebook?
**[17:25] YC**
It didn't say he was gonna be
a captain on his plan,
**[17:28] YC**
so I wanted to see what'd happen.
**[17:31] YC**
I destroyed your plan, didn't I?
**[17:33] Y1**
Th-That was your reasoning?
**[17:36] YC**
But you're doing well.
**[17:38] YC**
Well, you sometimes fail big time.
***SIGN*** Former Captain
**[17:41] Y1**
I know how you feel.
It was like that for me, too.
***SIGN*** Two-hole, Second baseman: Atsushi Masuda (First-year)
**[17:44] Y2**
I think my job is to connect to the next player.
**[17:47] Y2**
I want to support
my team from the shadows.
**[17:51] YC**
Hey, don't try to play in the shadow.
**[17:54] YC**
You can try to hit home runs, too.
**[17:56] Y2**
But if I tried hitting home runs
and struck out every time,
**[18:00] Y2**
you wouldn't use me.
**[18:02] YC**
Right.
**[18:02] Y2**
So I'll stick to doing what I can.
**[18:06] YC**
I'm sorry.
**[18:07] YC**
*Kids these days are so independent.*
***SIGN*** Eight-hole, Shortstop:
Yu Yonehara (Second-year)
**[18:10] Y1**
I won't be greedy about hitting many times.
**[18:12] Y1**
I want to hit one in an important situation.
***SIGN*** Seven-hole, Center field:
Hideo Abe (Second-year)
**[18:15] Y2**
Surprisingly, he said my goal word-for-word.
**[18:18] YC**
Think for yourself!
***SIGN*** Nine-hole, Left field: Makoto Moriyama (First-year)
**[18:20] Y1**
I haven't made any errors this tournament,
**[18:22] Y1**
so I want to play error-free
tomorrow, as well.
**[18:25] YC**
Please, no!
**[18:26] YC**
You'll be less nervous
if you make an error ASAP.
**[18:29] Y1**
I'll play perfectly!
***SIGN*** One-hole, Catcher: Kazuma Akiba (First-year)
**[18:31] Y2**
I've been enjoying the difficult
tasks the coach gives me,
**[18:36] Y2**
I won't be surprised if he asks me
to start as a pitcher tomorrow.
**[18:40] Y2**
I want to do the tasks I'm given perfectly.
**[18:42] YC**
You're so reliable!
**[18:44] YC**
I'm gonna cry as a coach hearing that.
**[18:47] Mi**
As the ace and cleanup,
***SIGN*** Three-hole, First baseman: Yuta Mishima (First-year)
**[18:49] Mi**
the title "dual-wielder" suits me well.
**[18:53] Mi**
Coach, give me the green light!
**[18:55] YC**
I'm tired of hearing that.
***SIGN*** Five-hole, Pitcher: Shunpei Sanada (Second-year)
**[18:56] Sa**
I don't really have anything to say,
**[19:00] Sa**
but I have a feeling we'll win tomorrow.
**[19:02] Y1**
You have a feeling?
**[19:04] Sa**
Yeah. Just a feeling, though.
**[19:06] YC**
He has good intuition.
**[19:08] YC**
I think we've got this game won, boys!
**[19:10] Sa**
Please don't do that to me.
**[19:12] YC**
Hey, Raichi! Stop eating already.
**[19:14] YC**
Say something!
***SIGN*** Four-hole, third baseman: Raichi Todoroki (First-year)
**[19:34] Y1**
Say something already, Raichi!
**[19:36] Y2**
You're bright red!
**[19:38] Y3**
You're so shy!
**[19:39] Y4**
You're a different person on the field!
**[19:41] Sa**
*He's unbeliveably slow outside of baseball.*
**[19:44] Mi**
Get it together, Raichi!
**[19:47] Mi**
It's your fault that the playboys
in class make fun of us!
**[19:51] Ra**
I'll smack them!
**[19:52] Y1**
There's his baseball mode!
**[19:53] Mi**
There's no in-between.
**[19:55] YC**
You can't be good at everything.
**[19:57] Mi**
It's basically impossible for him!
**[20:01] Ra**
I want...
**[20:03] Ra**
I want to play against
many different pitchers,
**[20:07] Ra**
so I want to go.
**[20:13] Ra**
I want to go...
**[20:15] Ra**
...to nationals with everyone here.
**[20:24] (Flashback) Y1**
We'll be waiting.
**[20:26] (Flashback) Y1**
Waiting for the day
everyone knows your name.
**[20:31] Y2**
Hit tomorrow!
**[20:32] Y3**
Raichi!
**[20:40] Sa**
*It's basically my duty.*
**[20:43] Sa**
* I can't let an amazing batter*
* like him disappear.*
**[20:51] YC**
You know...
**[20:54] YC**
The word "effort" has never
really stuck with me.
**[20:57] YC**
People make it sound like
it's about overcoming boring hardships.
**[21:02] YC**
But it's not about that.
**[21:04] YC**
When you're addicted to something,
**[21:07] YC**
you put in the work,
regardless of your peers.
**[21:11] YC**
It's luck or a fluke?
**[21:14] YC**
Who cares if someone says that?
**[21:16] YC**
We're the ones on the field!
**[21:18] YC**
We're the ones addicted to baseball!
**[21:21] YC**
It wasn't anyone else.
**[21:23] YC**
We got here with our own legs.
**[21:26] YC**
Win and take me to nationals!
**[21:28] YY**
Yes, sir!
**[21:30] Y1**
That's how it ends?
**[21:33] Y2**
Beautiful speech.
**[21:34] YC**
Shut up!
**[21:37] Ra**
*I don't want to let...*
**[21:39] Ra**
*...my team down.*
**[21:48] Ra**
*I want to meet...*
**[21:50] Ra**
*...my own expectations.*
**[21:55] Ra**
*I want to...*
**[23:30] Ka**
I don't consider Furuya
as a potential player.
**[23:33] Oc**
It's easy if Kataoka-san's saying that much.
**[23:36] Ot**
But with Sawamura's
track record against Yakushi,
**[23:38] Ot**
we can't trust him
with an important situation.
**[23:42] Sa**
Which one of my pitches can strike him out?
**[23:43] Mi**
If he can pitch this into
Todoroki's chest, then...
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Play Ball.
***SIGN*** Play Ball
**[23:51] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
***SIGN*** Please Continue Watching This Year!
# 40 - Play Ball
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**[00:01] Mi**
Using fastballs well against Sanada
**[00:03] Mi**
and throwing a sinker at the right time
against Todoroki will be important, Ono.
**[00:06] On**
Oh?
**[00:08] On**
Yeah.
**[00:09] Mi**
Nori's in really good shape,
so I think he can take them on.
**[00:14] Mi**
Make sure you guys know
their batters' tendencies.
**[00:17] Mi**
Don't rely on me all the time.
**[00:21] Sa**
Of course I do!
**[00:25] Ku**
Shirasu.
**[00:28] Ku**
You have a second?
***SIGN*** Play Ball
**[02:03] Ma**
You're gonna give me
some pointers, Jun-san?
**[02:06] Is**
Yeah, but I want to hit some, too.
**[02:08] Is**
I'm getting out of shape.
**[02:09] Ma**
All right!
**[02:11] Ry**
Haruichi.
**[02:14] Ry**
You have a second?
**[02:18] Ha**
What?
**[02:19] Ha**
Dad bought this for me?
**[02:21] Ry**
I went back home the other day,
and he told me to bring it.
**[02:25] Ry**
Having two kids in the dorms is hard enough,
**[02:28] Ry**
and thanks to you using wooden bats,
**[02:31] Ry**
he was in tears telling me
he's gonna go broke.
**[02:36] Ry**
Don't you want to test it out?
**[02:38] Ry**
I'll stick around, too.
**[02:41] Ha**
Th-Then, do you want to play catch?
**[02:45] Ry**
Why?
**[02:46] Ha**
I-It's fine if you don't, but I've been
wanting to ask you something.
**[02:50] Ry**
You're so greedy.
**[02:52] Is**
Let's go!
**[02:55] Is**
Feels so good.
**[02:57] Is**
I can feel my blood flowing.
**[02:59] Is**
Keep 'em coming!
**[03:00] Ma**
Jun-san!
**[03:02] Ma**
Please help me with my practice!
**[03:08] Is**
Say, how come there aren't many
people training after practice?
**[03:12] Is**
I see Kijima and Nakata,
but where are Aso and Higasa?
**[03:16] Ma**
They've been hitting the weight
room recently, so they won't come.
**[03:21] To**
Coach Ochiai drew up some
weight training menus.
**[03:23] To**
There are a lot of lightweight
excercises, so it's really popular.
**[03:27] Is**
Oh? That's cool.
**[03:30] Is**
I heard he taught Furuya and
Sawamura their breaking balls, too.
**[03:34] To**
Yeah.
**[03:36] To**
I think he's good at teaching the nuances.
**[03:38] Is**
The school hired a coach from the outside,
**[03:40] Is**
so he must be really capable.
**[03:43] Is**
*I see.*
**[03:44] Is**
* So Coach Ochiai played a big role in the team's*
* advancement in the fall tournament.*
**[03:49] Is**
* That's great, but it's starting*
* to feel like a different team.*
**[03:55] Ma**
Jun-san, could you help me out now?
**[03:57] Oc**
The timing on switching pitchers
could become difficult.
**[04:00] Oc**
It'll depend on how Furuya is tomorrow,
**[04:02] Oc**
but when and how long we play him will
determine the outcome of the game.
**[04:07] Ka**
No, I don't see Furuya as
a potential player tomorrow.
**[04:10] Ot**
What?
**[04:12] Ka**
To be more accurate, I'm not
including him in the preparation.
**[04:16] Ka**
Figuring out how much better
he'll be tomorrow is a waste of time.
**[04:20] Ot**
Was that your plan from the start?
**[04:22] Oc**
I think that's a good idea.
**[04:24] Oc**
Having too many expectations will hinder us
from making good in-game decisions.
**[04:28] Ot**
What?
**[04:29] Oc**
If that's your stance on using Furuya,
it makes preparation easy.
**[04:33] Oc**
Sawamura will be the relief pitcher.
**[04:36] Oc**
Kawakami and Sawamura
will take on the Yakushi batters.
**[04:40] Ka**
Yes.
**[04:42] Ot**
No, no! Just wait a minute!
**[04:44] Ot**
I agree that Sawamura is a strong pitcher,
**[04:47] Ot**
and he's vastly improved over the summer,
**[04:50] Ot**
but he's given up home runs to Todoroki
**[04:52] Ot**
in both of the games against Yakushi.
**[04:56] Ot**
Considering Sawamura's
track record against Yakushi,
**[04:59] Ot**
I don't think we can trust him
in an important situation.
**[05:03] Oc**
Then do you expect Kawakami
to pitch tomorrow by himself?
**[05:07] Ot**
Well, ideally yes,
**[05:09] Ot**
and I do believe he is capable.
**[05:11] Oc**
Now, I understand he's your favorite,
but please be logical.
**[05:15] Ot**
I am.
**[05:17] Re**
* The team's true ability becomes clear*
* when we're down a key player.*
**[05:22] Re**
* For tomorrow's game,*
* it will all come down to...*
**[05:26] Re**
*...the coach's decision-making.*
**[05:32] Ku**
I'm not 100% sure yet,
so this is between you and me.
**[05:36] Ku**
Miyuki might be injured.
**[05:42] Sh**
Could it be from the tackle?
**[05:46] Ku**
I think so.
**[05:48] Sh**
But he hasn't really shown it.
**[05:51] Ku**
If we tell Zono, he probably
won't shut up about it.
**[05:55] Ku**
I'm really hoping it's just my imagination.
**[05:58] Ku**
But...
**[06:02] (Flashback) Ry**
Everyone hides minor injuries like this.
**[06:05] Ku**
I'm positive he won't come out and say it.
**[06:10] Ku**
I'm gonna see his reaction
tomorrow morning,
**[06:15] Ku**
but if worst comes to worst,
we'll have to stop him.
**[06:20] Mi**
Look over the data before you go to
sleep and again in the morning.
**[06:24] Mi**
Since I know you'll forget it overnight.
**[06:27] Sa**
No, I won't!
**[06:28] Mi**
Well, shall we go?
**[06:30] Mi**
You wanted to pitch a two-seamer, right?
**[06:32] Mi**
Don't tell me you forgot.
**[06:35] Mi**
Chris-senpai, could you stay and watch, as well?
**[06:37] Ch**
Sure.
**[06:38] Sa**
M-Master!
**[06:40] Mi**
I want to watch it from the side.
**[06:42] Mi**
Can you catch for him, Ono?
**[06:44] On**
Sure.
**[06:45] Is**
Hey, you guys are here.
**[06:48] S1**
Yes, sir!
**[06:48] Is**
Aren't you hitting the weight room?
**[06:50] As**
Well, we have a game tomorrow.
**[06:52] As**
And I heard the third-years were here, too.
**[06:54] Ma**
What? So you ended up—
**[06:56] As**
I didn't come here because of you!
**[06:59] Ma**
What was that?
**[07:00] As**
You deaf or something?
**[07:01] S1**
Ryo-san, could you give me advice later, too?
**[07:04] Ry**
Sure.
**[07:05] Mi**
No, that was a bad pitch.
**[07:07] S1**
Was it high?
**[07:08] Mi**
Though he pitched well afterward.
**[07:10] Sa**
You heard the man, Chris-senpai!
**[07:12] Ch**
Indeed, I did.
**[07:13] S1**
Here comes a loud one.
**[07:16] Is**
Hey, Sawamura! You gonna pitch now?
**[07:18] Sa**
Man with a short fuse!
**[07:20] Yu**
Don't work yourself too hard.
**[07:21] Sa**
Young Master!
**[07:22] Ry**
Anything you learn overnight
won't get you far.
**[07:25] Sa**
Brother!
**[07:27] Ma**
I was waiting for you, Sawamura-chan.
**[07:28] Sa**
Who are you?
**[07:30] Is**
Masuko.
**[07:32] Sa**
It feels so nostalgic
to practice with you guys!
**[07:36] Sa**
Thank you everyone
for gathering here for me!
**[07:41] SS**
We're not here for you!
**[07:43] Is**
You're still stupid, I see!
**[07:46] S1**
I don't remember you being so annoying.
**[07:49] S2**
Don't cry.
**[07:51] Ka**
Are you going to start pitching now?
**[07:52] Sa**
Yes, sir! I want to do
everything I can before—
**[07:57] Sa**
Big Boss!
**[07:58] Ka**
Who are you calling "Big Boss"?
**[08:00] [SONG] On-screen**
Learn today Devote every moment
**[08:03] On**
Let's get started.
**[08:06] Ka**
Don't overexert your shoulder.
**[08:08] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[08:10] Sa**
*With so many people watching,*
**[08:13] Sa**
*I can't overwork my shoulder.*
**[08:16] Mi**
Well, let's start with the fastball.
***SIGN*** exhale
**[08:28] Yu**
Nice moving fastball.
**[08:30] S1**
A dirty fastball.
**[08:32] S2**
I'm surprised he can pitch with a palm grip.
**[08:35] Mi**
*It's fresh seeing it from the side.*
**[08:38] Mi**
Wanna throw a cutter next?
**[08:41] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[08:43] Sa**
*Like pitching into a right-handed batter.*
**[08:48] Sa**
*A crossfire pitch!*
**[08:55] Is**
You hit the batter.
**[08:57] Yu**
Hit by pitch.
**[08:59] Ry**
That was with bases loaded, too.
**[09:02] Ch**
You're framing the pitch too much.
**[09:04] Ch**
Framing is important,
**[09:06] Ch**
but if you go overboard,
the umpire won't like you.
**[09:10] On**
Yes, sir!
**[09:10] Mi**
Wanna throw a change-up next?
**[09:12] Sa**
It's really difficult when
the bleachers are so loud!
**[09:15] Is**
Chris!
**[09:16] Is**
Why don't you be a batter?
**[09:18] Is**
Let's see how close he can pitch!
**[09:21] Ch**
No, thanks. I don't want to get hurt.
**[09:23] Sa**
Master!
**[09:26] Sa**
*Are they playing with me right now?*
**[09:36] Is**
So that's the change-up!
**[09:39] Is**
Who said you could get this good?
**[09:42] Ch**
It's still high.
**[09:43] Sa**
Oh, praise me more!
**[09:45] Is**
Don't get cocky!
**[09:47] Is**
You're gonna mess up!
**[09:48] Ma**
Jun-san, could you give me pointers?
**[09:51] Is**
What's the next pitch?
**[09:52] Is**
Surprise me more!
**[09:54] Re**
You've been giving a lot of advice lately.
**[09:57] Re**
Do you already have
the next team figured out?
**[10:02] Oc**
No, he's a very profound man,
**[10:05] Oc**
so I have to start early.
**[10:08] Oc**
I was speechless when
he lowered his head to me earlier.
**[10:11] (Flashback) Ka**
Your advice helped our pitchers
discover new strengths.
**[10:15] (Flashback) Ka**
Thank you for giving them attention.
**[10:19] (Flashback) Ka**
I leave their future in your hands.
**[10:28] Oc**
It's not a fair fight.
**[10:31] Oc**
To be honest, I didn't think
this team would come so far.
**[10:35] Oc**
My advice regarding breaking balls
was for the long run.
**[10:39] Oc**
So that it would help
with the team when I take over.
**[10:42] Oc**
It was the players who
managed to put them to use,
**[10:45] Oc**
and it ultimately comes down to how
Kataoka-san puts the team first.
**[10:49] Oc**
He keeps the players' motivation
and morale high,
**[10:53] Oc**
and they join together
to chase after one goal.
**[10:57] Oc**
After doing so much for the team,
he plans to leave it?
**[11:05] Oc**
How's a new coach supposed
to take over from there?
**[11:11] Sa**
How's the two-seamer?
**[11:12] Yu**
Well... It moved.
**[11:15] S1**
Did it?
**[11:16] Sa**
What?
**[11:17] S1**
*It dropped a bit, but...*
**[11:20] Ch**
*It moved like usual, more like.*
**[11:23] Mi**
Try taking it off the stitches.
**[11:24] Sa**
Like this?
**[11:27] Sa**
*With the wrist more vertical.*
**[11:33] Sa**
How was it?
**[11:35] Yu**
It dropped.
**[11:36] S1**
Yeah.
**[11:37] S2**
I think it was a ball.
**[11:38] Sa**
Give me good reactions!
**[11:39] On**
If I can catch it easily, it's not good.
**[11:43] Ch**
Ono, don't beat yourself down so much.
**[11:46] Sa**
*No one's reacting well,*
**[11:49] Sa**
*and I'm not getting good vibes.*
**[11:52] Sa**
*Which pitch can take him on?*
**[11:57] Mi**
*It's usable, but it's nothing surprising.*
**[12:00] Mi**
* The fact that it's usable*
* is already impressive, though.*
**[12:05] (Flashback) Ch**
To Sawamura, it's a straight fastball.
**[12:08] (Flashback) Ch**
In other words, a four-seamer
is a type of moving fastball for him.
**[12:12] (Flashback) Ch**
In the future,
**[12:13] (Flashback) Ch**
I'm hoping he'll be a pitcher
who can move his pitch at will.
**[12:19] (Flashback) Ot**
Considering Sawamura's
track record against Yakushi,
**[12:23] (Flashback) Ot**
I don't think we can trust him
in an important situation.
**[12:27] Ka**
Let's call it a night soon.
**[12:29] Ka**
Close it out with a straight fastball.
**[12:31] Mi**
Okay.
**[12:33] Mi**
I was just thinking the same thing.
**[12:35] Sa**
We're already done?
**[12:37] On**
Then, Miyuki, you want to catch it last?
**[12:40] Mi**
Okay. I can do that.
**[12:44] Mi**
Listen now! Throw it straight!
**[12:46] Mi**
A clean fastball with a good spin.
**[12:49] Sa**
A spin?
**[12:51] Ka**
I've said this a lot,
**[12:53] Ka**
but using breaking balls well
requires a good fastball.
**[12:56] Ka**
It's about pitching fastballs to the corners.
**[13:00] Ka**
Throw the best straight fastball
you can pitch right now.
**[13:08] Sa**
*The...*
**[13:10] Sa**
*...best straight fastball?*
**[13:15] Sa**
*I'm so bad at throwing straight.*
**[13:23] Sa**
*But, I see...*
**[13:29] Sa**
*It makes sense.*
**[13:31] (Flashback) Fu**
Can you throw properly?
**[13:34] (Flashback) Fu**
Your throw is disgusting.
**[13:39] Sa**
*This pitch will be the proof of my growth.*
**[13:46] Sa**
* The pitch that contains*
* everything I've learned.*
**[13:53] Dr**
You have no swelling.
Is there any pain?
**[13:56] Fu**
No.
**[13:58] Fu**
Not with the tape.
**[14:01] Dr**
It's preventing any swelling
and alleviating the pain.
**[14:05] Dr**
Someone knows how to tape well.
**[14:07] Dr**
Well, it's not as bad as last time,
**[14:10] Dr**
so I don't think you have
too much to worry about.
**[14:13] Fu**
Then can I pitch?
**[14:14] Dr**
Are you stupid?
**[14:15] Dr**
Don't take sprained ankles lightly.
**[14:18] Dr**
If you push it now and re-injure it,
you could end your future.
**[14:24] Dr**
Tesshin.
**[14:25] Dr**
I know it's an important game
with nationals on the line,
**[14:29] Dr**
but don't push it for the sake of the boy.
**[14:33] Dr**
One inning at most.
**[14:35] Dr**
Make him stop if it begins to hurt.
**[14:41] Dr**
Understand?
**[14:42] Ka**
Okay.
**[14:43] Ma**
The third-years are
gonna be watching today!
**[14:46] Ma**
I'm gonna show off!
**[14:48] Ha**
I don't think you should play differently.
**[14:52] Sa**
Yeah!
**[14:54] Sa**
That's the one!
**[14:55] Mi**
You woke me up for this?
**[14:57] Mi**
You really didn't want to forget last night?
**[15:02] Sa**
It was so intense.
**[15:03] Mi**
*He's so excited.*
**[15:13] S1**
Was that faster?
**[15:15] S2**
That was fast.
**[15:21] Sa**
Miyuki-senpai! One more right now!
**[15:23] Sa**
It felt like I could relay
a lot of power to the pitch!
**[15:27] Sa**
I'll forget! I'll forget!
**[15:28] Mi**
Calm down!
**[15:32] Ka**
Ten more.
**[15:33] Sa**
Come again, please?
**[15:35] Ka**
Ten more.
**[15:36] Oc**
What a surprise.
**[15:39] Ch**
His arm swing is smooth,
and he lets go late.
**[15:42] Ch**
He's able to put on a lot of spin
to maintain the speed of the pitch,
**[15:46] Ch**
so it feels faster.
**[15:49] Ch**
In other words, it's the opposite of a change-up.
**[15:52] Ch**
It feels like the ball gets faster.
**[16:00] Sa**
It feels so good!
**[16:02] Sa**
Can I throw more?
**[16:04] Ku**
You're done, stupid! Let's eat!
**[16:06] Sa**
What?
**[16:06] Ku**
Don't burn out before the game!
**[16:09] Mi**
* He couldn't pitch this*
* in the summer practice game.*
**[16:13] Mi**
*If he can pitch this into Todoroki's chest...*
**[16:17] Re**
How long has he been throwing?
**[16:19] Mi**
Good morning, Rei-chan.
**[16:22] Mi**
Don't worry.
**[16:23] Mi**
He was being obnoxious,
so I let him throw a few.
**[16:26] Mi**
After throwing a variety of fastballs,
**[16:28] Mi**
he's excited about a straight fastball.
**[16:31] Mi**
What a funny guy.
**[16:33] Mi**
Anyway, how is Furuya's ankle?
**[16:39] Mi**
I see.
**[16:40] Mi**
One inning at most.
**[16:42] Re**
Only if he's in good condition.
**[16:44] Re**
He won't pitch if the pain comes back.
**[16:46] Mi**
Well, that's no surprise.
**[16:48] Mi**
Having him there just in case
will help us stay strong.
**[16:52] Mi**
He's an irreplaceable pitcher right now.
**[16:55] Re**
Why don't you tell him that?
**[16:57] Mi**
He's gonna push himself if I do.
**[16:58] Sa**
You have to communicate
your thoughts with words!
**[17:02] Sa**
Don't you have anything to say to me?
**[17:05] Mi**
Shut. Up. Now.
***SIGN*** Shut. Up. Now.
**[17:07] Mi**
Kawakami as the starter
and then Sawamura.
**[17:09] Mi**
Where will we need to put Furuya in?
**[17:13] Mi**
When to use him is going
to be a key factor in this game.
**[17:17] Re**
Yes.
**[17:19] Oc**
* It'll be a big disadvantage to*
* play without Furuya tomorrow,*
**[17:24] Oc**
*but if we somehow manage to win,*
**[17:28] Oc**
* all credit goes to him,*
* no matter what anyone says.*
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
***SIGN*** Today's Game: Tokyo Baseball Tournament Yakushi vs Seido @ 13:00
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[17:43] Wa**
*That idiot.*
**[17:44] Wa**
*He never replies.*
**[17:47] I1**
A big crowd today.
**[17:48] I2**
Hardly.
**[17:50] C1**
Seido made it all the way to the final.
**[17:55] C1**
Looks like your intuition was right.
***SIGN*** Yakushi Pre-game Fielding Practice
**[18:03] C1**
They didn't get here by luck.
**[18:05] C2**
They look way better than in the summer.
**[18:08] Ra**
Here!
**[18:10] Y1**
Where are you throwing?
***SIGN*** Seido Pre-game Fielding Practice
**[18:19] Y1**
They move so well.
**[18:20] Y2**
Look at the shortstop.
**[18:22] Y3**
The second baseman throws so fast.
**[18:24] Ra**
Catch like this, then throw!
**[18:27] YC**
Don't admire the opponent!
**[18:31] YC**
*Kawakami's starting out?*
**[18:33] YC**
*Saving their ace is a good move.*
**[18:36] YC**
* Kawakami's a difficult pitcher*
* for our batters.*
**[18:39] Is**
Higasa's starting on third base?
**[18:42] Ha**
He looks way too tense.
**[18:43] Is**
He might make an error like that.
**[18:49] Ka**
A ball's coming.
**[18:50] Is**
Damn, it's more stressful
to watch than to play.
**[18:53] Ry**
I feel cramped, too.
**[18:54] Is**
I want to throw from the outfield!
**[18:58] I1**
You guys don't change.
**[19:00] Yu**
I have to say I'm surprised.
**[19:02] Yu**
I see a lot of your first-string guys here.
**[19:06] Yu**
Is Narumiya coming, too?
**[19:07] I1**
I don't know.
**[19:08] I1**
He was complaining last night.
**[19:13] Sa**
The brass band's here today.
**[19:15] Sa**
It reminds me of the summer,
and I'm getting hyped.
**[19:24] Fu**
Nice pitch, Nori-senpai.
**[19:29] Sa**
We're just playing catch here!
**[19:31] Sa**
Don't throw so much better than Nori-senpai!
**[19:34] Ka**
Hey.
**[19:35] S1**
It's Eijun! It's Eijun!
**[19:38] S1**
I can hear Eijun from a mile away.
**[19:42] (Flashback) Ka**
It's just as the doctor said.
**[19:45] (Flashback) Ka**
I'll have you warm up,
but be honest when it hurts.
**[19:51] (Flashback) Fu**
Yes, sir.
**[19:53] (Flashback) Fu**
It was my fault for getting hurt.
**[19:56] (Flashback) Fu**
I'll follow your orders.
**[20:00] Fu**
*I don't want to end here.*
**[20:02] (Flashback) Fu**
However, so long as I'm
wearing the ace number...
**[20:08] Fu**
*I want to be needed by the team.*
**[20:12] (Flashback) Fu**
...if you tell me to go, I'll go.
**[20:17] Mi**
Sawamura, did you use the restroom?
**[20:19] Mi**
I'll tag along.
**[20:20] Sa**
I can go on my own, thank you!
**[20:22] Mi**
Oh, you can?
**[20:24] Sa**
Who are you? My mom?
**[20:28] Sh**
I didn't notice anything
during the fielding practice.
**[20:50] Ku**
I have to say, I'm impressed.
**[21:00] Ku**
Is it because you're the captain?
**[21:03] Ku**
Or is it your ego as a player?
**[21:08] Ku**
If you're gonna be obstinate about it,
**[21:11] Ku**
you'd better not budge until the end.
**[21:15] Ku**
Break down after we win.
***SIGN*** This is the Fall Tokyo Tournament Final!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Out of two hundred and fifty-four schools from Tokyo,
***SIGN*** we have just two remaining!
***SIGN*** A dark-horse now favored in this tournament!
***SIGN*** Can Yakushi win and go to nationals for the first time?
***SIGN*** They're back in the final again after summer.
***SIGN*** Can Seido make their return to nationals after seven years?
**[21:49] Um**
Line up!
**[21:51] SS**
Let's go!
**[21:56] An**
Let the game begin!
**[23:30] Mi**
It's the Fall Tokyo Tournament Final!
**[23:34] Mi**
The game between
Seido and Yakushi begins!
**[23:37] Ka**
I've been preparing for this day.
**[23:40] Ka**
All that's left for me to do is to show up!
**[23:42] Ku**
My job is to get on base.
**[23:45] Ku**
To create opportunities!
**[23:46] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Lead-off Man.
***SIGN*** The Lead-off Man
**[23:50] Ku**
Let's win the national title!
# 41 - The Leadoff Man
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***SIGN*** This is the Fall Tokyo Tournament Final!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Out of two hundred and fifty-four schools from Tokyo,
***SIGN*** we have just two remaining!
***SIGN*** A dark horse now favored in this tournament!
***SIGN*** Can Yakushi win and go to nationals for the first time?
***SIGN*** They're back in the final again after summer.
***SIGN*** Can Seido make their return to nationals after seven years?
**[00:29] Um**
Line up!
**[00:30] SS**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Let the game begin!
***SIGN*** The Lead-off Man
**[02:11] C1**
Seido changed their lineup.
**[02:13] C2**
Tojo's batting second?
**[02:16] C3**
Furuya's not in the lineup.
**[02:18] C3**
They moved Shirasu down
to compensate for that.
**[02:22] Y1**
Okay, last one!
**[02:30] Ra**
Hey!
**[02:34] Sa**
Focus on the first batter, Miss-shima!
**[02:37] Ra**
Focus on the first batter!
**[02:39] Mi**
Don't repeat it!
**[02:42] Mi**
* So I've been given the honor*
* to start in the final.*
**[02:46] Mi**
* Are you telling me*
* that I'm the next ace?*
**[02:50] Mi**
Coach!
**[02:52] YC**
*I hope he can pitch two innings.*
**[02:54] R1**
Both teams' aces pitched yesterday,
so they're not starting today.
**[02:59] R2**
*The key is when they switch to their ace.*
**[03:02] R2**
*That might decide the game.*
***SIGN*** Top of the first, Seido is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting first and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun.
**[03:14] Um**
Play!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[03:19] Mi**
Cheer for me more!
**[03:25] Ku**
* I remember him from playing*
* during the off season.*
**[03:28] Ku**
* He pitches a lot of forkballs,*
* so I should ignore the lows.*
**[03:35] Sa**
Kuramochi-senpai!
**[03:36] Sa**
Just tap the ball somehow and roll it!
**[03:39] Sa**
You can run!
***SIGN*** Shut up
**[03:42] S1**
Come on, Kuramochi!
**[03:44] S2**
The first strike is key!
**[03:47] (Flashback) Ku**
If you're gonna be obstinate about it,
**[03:50] (Flashback) Ku**
you'd better not budge until the end.
**[03:54] Mi**
*He's always looking out for others.*
***SIGN*** This game's victor is guaranteed a spot in the invitational.
***SIGN*** Yakushi's starting pitcher is Mishima!
**[04:04] Ra**
*Over here?*
**[04:06] Ra**
*Bunt over here?*
**[04:09] Y1**
*He's not scary if he doesn't get on base.*
**[04:12] Y1**
*It's better to let him hit*
**[04:14] Y1**
* than give him a base on balls*
* by being too careful.*
**[04:17] Mi**
*I know.*
**[04:19] Mi**
*I'll take him out by force!*
**[04:23] Ku**
*My job...*
**[04:26] Ku**
*...is to get on base.*
**[04:30] Ku**
*I need to lead the way,*
**[04:34] Ku**
*and create an opportunity.*
**[04:36] Is**
Kuramochi's putting up a fight today.
**[04:39] Is**
Trying to be you, maybe?
**[04:41] Ry**
He just can't hit forward.
**[04:44] Ry**
He thinks about the fielders
and tries to guess the next pitch.
**[04:47] Ry**
He thinks too much.
**[04:51] Ry**
If he just focused on hitting,
he could get on base more.
**[05:00] Um**
Ball!
***SIGN*** The count's 3-2.
**[05:05] Y1**
*You're not gonna swing at that?*
**[05:08] Mi**
*Damn! I can't let him walk.*
***SIGN*** There it goes!
**[05:18] C1**
Nice! To the right field!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi paves the way for Seido!
**[05:22] Mi**
*Shoot.*
**[05:23] Sa**
That's how you do it!
***SIGN*** Look at his lead!
**[05:35] Mi**
Damn it!
**[05:39] YC**
*Don't let him run so easily.*
***SIGN*** He's going for it!
***SIGN*** He's lightning fast!
***SIGN*** He stole second, and it's no outs with a runner on second!
**[05:58] Sa**
Wow!
**[06:00] Sa**
His legs...
**[06:02] Sa**
He's a leg demon!
**[06:04] Sa**
A leg spirit?
**[06:07] Sa**
A leg dandy?
**[06:10] Ku**
Just praise me normally!
**[06:12] Oc**
* When he's on base,*
* the offensive pressure is doubled.*
**[06:19] Mi**
*A single for him is basically a double.*
**[06:22] Ry**
He's unstoppable...
**[06:24] Ry**
...when he's on base.
**[06:30] Y1**
Yuta, first!
***SIGN*** A sacrifice bunt by the book!
***SIGN*** They put a man on third!
**[06:35] To**
*Thank goodness I got it off the first try.*
**[06:38] Sa**
Nice one, Tojo!
**[06:39] Sa**
But you should do it more like this!
***SIGN*** The heart of Seido's order starts with this man.
***SIGN*** Kominato is the three-hole.
**[06:49] Is**
He hit a home run against Oya.
**[06:52] Is**
Think we can count on him?
**[06:55] (Flashback) Ha**
I've been wanting to ask you something.
**[07:02] Sa**
Focus on the batter!
**[07:04] S1**
Let's go, Kominato!
**[07:05] Sa**
Come on, Haruo!
**[07:07] Y1**
Stay calm, Yuta!
**[07:11] Mi**
* How much pressure do you think*
* I've been through this summer?*
**[07:15] Mi**
*This isn't even a clutch moment!*
**[07:21] Um**
Ball four!
***SIGN*** Was he being too cautious?
***SIGN*** That was four balls in a row!
**[07:28] YC**
What is he doing?
**[07:30] YC**
What?
***SIGN*** It's one out with runners on first and third.
***SIGN*** This guy hit the game-ending home run yesterday.
***SIGN*** As a captain and cleanup, he carries the team on his back!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki!
**[07:45] Mi**
I hate handsome guys!
**[07:51] Ku**
* So long as you're playing,*
* you'd better show up.*
**[07:57] Ha**
When I first batted cleanup, I was so nervous.
**[08:01] Ha**
My batting average was low for a while.
**[08:05] (Flashback) Na**
You're not a scarecrow now.
**[08:07] (Flashback) Na**
You have to swing to hit the balls.
**[08:09] Ha**
He was always so annoying,
**[08:12] Ha**
so I did a ton of swings to shut him up.
**[08:15] Yu**
Yeah.
**[08:16] Yu**
I was so desperate, I had
my head full with myself.
**[08:23] SS**
Aim and swing!
**[08:27] Ha**
He doesn't feel pressure from
everyone's expectations, though.
**[08:31] Yu**
You give Miyuki a lot of credit.
**[08:34] Ha**
I hate him, though.
**[08:36] Yu**
He went through a lot, too.
**[08:40] Mi**
*It's been a while since Nori last started.*
**[08:42] Mi**
*It'd be nice if we can gift him a run.*
**[08:46] S1**
Come on, Miyuki!
**[08:48] Sa**
Everyone's watching you!
**[08:50] Sa**
Everyone in the crowd!
**[08:52] Sa**
This is where you become a man!
***SIGN*** Shut up
***SIGN*** A low and away into the corner!
***SIGN*** It's a strike!
**[09:01] Y1**
Nice!
**[09:03] Y2**
Nice pitch, Mishima!
**[09:05] YC**
Didn't he just pitch four straight balls?
**[09:07] YC**
How did he throw that one?
**[09:11] Y1**
*He didn't even react to that.*
**[09:16] Y1**
* In the last game, he gave up*
* all the strikes to the inside,*
**[09:20] Y1**
* and then cleanly hit*
* an inside pitch in the end.*
**[09:25] Y1**
*He's not easy to take out.*
***SIGN*** A forkball for the second pitch.
***SIGN*** This one's a ball.
**[09:35] YC**
* He's not cowering at all*
* against that batter.*
**[09:40] YC**
*He's so fearless or just plain dense,*
**[09:43] YC**
*but that's his strongest quality.*
**[09:47] Y1**
*I want to show him a pitch to the inside,*
**[09:49] Y1**
*but he'll hit it if the control isn't perfect.*
**[09:52] Y1**
*Let's pitch a forkball into the zone.*
**[09:55] Mi**
*These tough situations aren't trials.*
**[09:58] Mi**
* They're rewarding moments*
* to help me grow.*
**[10:02] Mi**
*A gift from God.*
**[10:07] Mi**
*I'm so optimistic!*
**[10:12] Y1**
*It drops from here!*
**[10:15] Y1**
*Who goes for that?*
**[10:25] Y1**
Yuta, second!
**[10:26] Mi**
Yone-san!
**[10:28] Y1**
Shunpei!
***SIGN*** A double play!
***SIGN*** Mishima reacts beautifully to a strong line drive.
**[10:35] C1**
That was pure luck!
**[10:37] C2**
Seido's so unlucky.
**[10:39] C3**
Mishima looked the most surprised!
**[10:45] YC**
Nothing fazes him because he's dense!
***SIGN*** The hit looked good,
***SIGN*** but Seido goes down without a run this inning!
**[10:52] Ku**
Unlucky. Let's switch gears.
**[10:54] Mi**
Sorry, Nori.
**[10:56] Ka**
That was out of your control.
**[10:58] Ka**
Focus on the first batter, Kawakami.
**[11:01] Ka**
Go show them what you can do.
**[11:04] Ma**
This is your moment!
**[11:06] S1**
All out, Nori.
**[11:09] Fu**
Nori-senpai, good luck.
**[11:12] Fu**
I'll be ready any time.
**[11:13] Sa**
Go get 'em, Nori-senpai!
**[11:15] Sa**
Break a leg!
**[11:17] Ka**
*I don't want to break my leg.*
**[11:22] Ka**
*Sheesh.*
**[11:24] Ka**
*Let's go.*
**[11:25] Ka**
*Your cheers put so much pressure on me.*
***SIGN*** Today is Kawakami's first time starting this tournament.
***SIGN*** How will he pitch against the strong Yakushi batters?
**[11:40] C1**
It's the sidearm pitcher.
**[11:42] C1**
I thought Furuya would start.
***SIGN*** Batting first and catcher, Akiba-kun.
**[11:51] Ka**
*I've been practicing for this day.*
**[12:00] Ka**
*It all comes down to one thing now.*
**[12:06] Ka**
*The heart!*
***SIGN*** He opens up with an inside pitch. It's a strike.
**[12:09] SS**
Yeah!
**[12:11] Mi**
Nice pitch!
**[12:12] Ot**
Nice!
**[12:13] Ot**
Kawakami, nice!
**[12:15] Mi**
*Good.*
**[12:16] Mi**
* His shoulder looks relaxed,*
* and his pitch looks good.*
**[12:19] Mi**
*Let's see how this pitch is.*
**[12:23] (Flashback) Wa**
Todoroki and Sanada
are Yakushi's core batters.
**[12:27] (Flashback) Wa**
It won't be easy to take them out.
**[12:31] (Flashback) Wa**
How well you can use everything you have.
**[12:35] (Flashback) Wa**
That's what it'll come down to.
**[12:38] (Flashback) Oc**
It'll be about using the pitches
they don't know.
**[12:42] (Flashback) Mi**
Yeah.
**[12:44] (Flashback) Mi**
We need to catch them off guard.
**[12:47] Mi**
* We'll show this pitch to Yakushi*
* and take the upper hand.*
**[12:52] Mi**
*Can you do it?*
**[12:57] Ka**
* This is a strategic move*
* for the fight against Todoroki.*
**[13:02] Mi**
*Let's do it.*
**[13:07] Mi**
*Sinker!*
**[13:11] Mi**
* If we can put this pitch*
* on Yakushi's mind early,*
**[13:14] Mi**
*we can control them easily.*
**[13:19] Y1**
*Low and away!*
**[13:24] Y1**
*It dropped?*
**[13:28] Um**
Out!
**[13:29] Is**
Yeah!
**[13:31] C1**
Wow!
**[13:32] C1**
That was a difficult hit to catch.
**[13:34] C2**
That shortstop moves really well.
**[13:36] Sa**
He's a ferret!
**[13:37] Sa**
He moves like a ferret!
**[13:39] Fu**
I think he's more of a weasel.
**[13:42] Sa**
Don't butt in!
**[13:44] Ku**
Shut up, you two!
**[13:46] Y1**
What was that?
**[13:48] Y2**
It dropped and broke away.
**[13:50] YC**
What?
**[13:51] YC**
Did he pitch that against Seiko?
**[13:55] Mi**
*Thank goodness that was an out.*
**[13:58] Mi**
*If they got a hit off that,*
**[13:59] Mi**
*they'd think it was a pitch to go for.*
**[14:02] Mi**
*Don't worry about pitching balls.*
**[14:04] Mi**
*Throw it more toward the corner.*
**[14:13] Um**
Foul!
**[14:14] YC**
Damn!
**[14:15] YC**
His sliders are already annoying,
but he can pitch sinkers?
***SIGN*** The last one's a slider!
***SIGN*** That's three strikes!
**[14:28] Sa**
I see! Nori-sepnai's a squirrel!
**[14:30] Sa**
His cheeks are like a squirrel's!
**[14:32] Ka**
Did you have to say that now?
***SIGN*** Batting third and pitcher, Mishima-kun.
**[14:40] Mi**
*You think that'll work on me?*
**[14:45] Mi**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Bounce!
***SIGN*** He got jammed but hits into center field.
**[14:51] Y1**
Nice!
**[14:51] YC**
His swing is so tense.
**[14:55] Mi**
Coach!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
**[14:59] Y1**
It's a Sunday, man?
**[15:02] Y1**
Why do we have to come
cheer for baseball?
**[15:05] Y2**
I've always wanted to watch it live once.
**[15:08] Y3**
One more win until nationals.
That's incredible.
**[15:11] Y4**
What a pain.
**[15:13] Y1**
I've never even heard of
our team being strong.
**[15:16] Y4**
There's a weirdo in our class
who plays baseball.
**[15:21] Y4**
I've tried talking to him,
but he couldn't speak.
**[15:23] Y2**
Oh, that quiet guy?
**[15:26] Y1**
I bet he's just a bench warmer.
***SIGN*** Hear the crowd!
**[15:39] Y4**
What's with the cheers?
***SIGN*** He's a guy too big for Tokyo.
***SIGN*** Yakushi's unparalleled cleanup, Raichi Todoroki!
**[15:49] C1**
Yeah!
**[15:52] C2**
I came to watch you!
**[15:54] C3**
Go to nationals!
**[15:56] Y1**
I didn't know baseball got so loud.
***SIGN*** He hit a home run in the last game,
***SIGN*** totalling seven home runs this tournament.
***SIGN*** He shows up with a runner on first.
***SIGN*** What can we expect from him today?
**[16:09] YC**
*He looks pretty timid.*
**[16:12] YC**
* If you hit a big one,*
* you'll break him easily.*
**[16:16] Mi**
*It's the first inning.*
**[16:17] Mi**
*We still have eight innings,*
**[16:20] Mi**
*so let's go bold.*
**[16:23] Mi**
*First pitch!*
***SIGN*** He opens up with a sinker!
***SIGN*** It's a ball.
***SIGN*** He follows up with an outside pitch!
***SIGN*** Another ball.
**[16:42] Is**
He's throwing well.
**[16:44] Ry**
But they're balls.
**[16:46] C1**
Are they avoiding a fight?
**[16:49] Mi**
*Let's go in now.*
**[16:55] Um**
Foul!
***SIGN*** An inside pitch after two outside pitches.
***SIGN*** The hit had power, but it's a foul to first.
**[17:03] Is**
An inside pitch?
**[17:04] Is**
He's got some guts!
**[17:07] Mi**
*Nice pitch.*
**[17:08] Mi**
*Next...*
**[17:10] Mi**
* ...the pitch Amahisa struck out*
* Todoroki with.*
**[17:13] Mi**
*A slider...*
**[17:15] Mi**
*...toward his knee.*
***SIGN*** A strong hit to right field!
***SIGN*** Back-to-back hits from the three- and four-holes.
***SIGN*** Or wait!
***SIGN*** The hit was so fast, Todoroki almost got out.
**[17:40] C1**
He hit that slider really well.
**[17:43] C2**
That right fielder caught the ball fast.
**[17:45] C2**
The runner couldn't go to third.
**[17:48] Ku**
Two outs!
**[17:49] Mi**
*Thanks, Shirasu.*
**[17:52] Mi**
*Keeping that a single was a lifesaver.*
**[17:54] YC**
*Damn!*
**[17:56] YC**
*You weren't even cornered.*
**[17:57] YC**
* Raichi, don't go after such*
* a difficult pitch next time.*
**[18:01] YC**
*Are you thinking about the last game?*
**[18:05] Y1**
That batter is amazing.
**[18:07] Y1**
Did you see the ball?
**[18:08] C1**
Nice try, Todoroki!
***SIGN*** Next up for Yakushi is the man who made the winning hit.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Sanada-kun.
**[18:21] Sa**
What an exciting game already.
**[18:24] Mi**
*His focus in clutch moments is incredible.*
**[18:28] Mi**
*He could be more dangerous than Todoroki.*
**[18:33] Mi**
* He's the key player*
* in both batting and pitching.*
**[18:35] Mi**
*He's dangerous.*
**[18:39] Mi**
* In the last game, it looked like*
* he was only after fastballs.*
**[18:45] Mi**
*Let's pitch fastballs carefully.*
**[18:49] Mi**
*We'll use breaking balls to get the strikes.*
**[18:56] YC**
*Your fastball plan*
**[18:58] YC**
*might not work on their catcher.*
**[19:03] (Flashback) YC**
You'll have four at-bats this game,
**[19:05] (Flashback) YC**
and every time,
it's gonna be a clutch moment.
**[19:09] (Flashback) YC**
For your first at-bat,
**[19:10] (Flashback) YC**
make a bold move of only
swinging at breaking balls.
**[19:13] (Flashback) Sa**
What?
**[19:17] YC**
*The game's long.*
**[19:19] YC**
* Put some pressure*
* on their brains in the beginning.*
***SIGN*** He hits the slider!
**[19:31] Oc**
*He hit a breaking ball?*
**[19:33] C1**
Yeah!
**[19:34] C1**
A long hit!
**[19:36] S1**
Shirasu! Get it!
**[19:39] (Flashback) Ku**
Miyuki might be injured.
**[19:44] Sh**
*When I heard that from Kuramochi,*
**[19:47] Sh**
*it made me realize*
**[19:50] Sh**
*how irreplaceable Miyuki was.*
**[19:55] Sh**
*He can do it.*
**[19:58] Sh**
*He can hit it.*
**[20:01] Sh**
* It felt so normal that*
* it never once occurred to me.*
**[20:09] Sh**
*What if Miyuki couldn't play?*
***SIGN*** H-He caught it!
***SIGN*** What a play from Shirasu in the right field!
**[20:27] Sh**
*Playing in every game without fail.*
**[20:31] Sh**
*That itself is already a feat.*
**[20:34] Sh**
* He's the captain and cleanup,*
* on top of that.*
**[20:37] Sh**
*No one can replicate that.*
**[20:41] Sh**
*I have to do everything I can to help him.*
**[20:49] Sa**
Come on, everyone!
**[20:50] Sa**
Another round of applause
for Shirasu-senpai!
**[20:53] Sa**
Come! Come! Come!
**[20:54] S1**
Shirasu's been caught!
**[20:55] Sa**
Another round of applause!
**[20:55] S2**
Run away, Shirasu!
**[20:56] S3**
Sawamura won't leave you alone, anymore.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Both teams batted really well,
***SIGN*** but were robbed of their runs by great fieldwork.
***SIGN*** What a fitting opening for the final.
**[21:09] Sa**
Who catches that?
**[21:13] Y1**
This was crazier than I expected.
**[21:15] Y2**
There are so many people.
**[21:18] Y3**
Raichi, your glove!
**[21:20] Y4**
Your hat!
**[21:23] Y5**
You can't walk out empty-handed!
**[21:29] Y6**
Were you walking out to sleep?
**[21:31] Y7**
Did you eat your banana?
**[21:33] Y1**
What?
**[21:36] Y1**
Todoroki, as in the one in our class?
**[21:43] Y1**
*Seriously?*
**[21:45] Y1**
*He's like a different person than in class!*
***SIGN*** Seido
Yakushi
**[23:30] Mi**
The tournament final has finally begun.
**[23:32] Mi**
Nori's staying strong against
Yakushi's powerful batters.
**[23:36] Mi**
Keep it up, Nori.
Let's go with this pitch next.
**[23:38] Sa**
He's like a squirrel!
Nori-senpai's like a squirrel!
**[23:41] Sa**
A flying squirrel!
He's a flying squirrel!
**[23:43] Sa**
Blue marlin!
He's a blue marlin!
**[23:45] Sa**
A weasel!
A master weasel!
**[23:47] Ku**
Shut up!
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Fastball, Featuring Todoroki.
***SIGN*** Fastball, Featuring Todoroki
**[23:51] Ku**
Let's win the national title!
# 42 - Fastball Featuring Todoroki
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYX0MZ58R/ace-of-the-diamond)
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**[00:01] Na**
So that's where the
National Stadium used to be.
**[00:04] I1**
Hurry up, please!
**[00:05] I1**
The game's already started.
**[00:08] Na**
I wonder what kind of life
I would've had if I'd played soccer first.
**[00:12] Na**
Would I have been
in Italy or Spain right now?
**[00:14] I1**
Stop joking around.
**[00:16] Na**
I'm dead serious.
**[00:18] Na**
The weather's great today.
**[00:20] Na**
Let's take a nap.
**[00:21] I1**
No!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Fastball,
Featuring Todoroki
***SIGN*** Top of the second. Seido is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[02:01] Is**
Zono! Go for it!
**[02:04] Is**
I helped you practice last night!
You'd better show up!
**[02:08] Ry**
I saw him hitting by himself.
***SIGN*** Mishima winds up big!
***SIGN*** A strike on the outside!
**[02:23] Y1**
*We know he's strong with the inside,*
**[02:26] Y1**
* but we have to pitch it*
* somewhere down the line.*
**[02:31] Y1**
*Let's pitch a tough one right here*
**[02:33] Y1**
*and finish him with an outside.*
**[02:36] Ry**
He's swinging big.
**[02:38] Ry**
I think he tightened up trying to show off.
**[02:41] Ry**
It's your fault, Jun.
**[02:44] Is**
He's always tight.
**[02:47] (Flashback) Ma**
Jun-san, could you look at my swing soon?
**[02:52] (Flashback) Is**
You swing every day, so why should I?
**[02:54] (Flashback) Ma**
But I have a game tomorrow!
**[02:56] (Flashback) Is**
That's exactly why!
**[02:58] (Flashback) Is**
Swinging the bat mindlessly
isn't going to get you anywhere.
**[03:05] (Flashback) Ma**
I know.
**[03:06] (Flashback) Ma**
There's no point in trying
something new and breaking my form.
**[03:09] (Flashback) Ma**
I'm going to stick to my
usual swing until the end.
**[03:15] (Flashback) Is**
Then my job here is done.
**[03:18] (Flashback) Is**
I'm glad you're so confident.
**[03:20] (Flashback) Ma**
Jun-san, aren't you gonna give me pointers?
**[03:22] (Flashback) Is**
Shut up! I'm busy studying for my tests!
**[03:30] Is**
*His eyes were brimming with confidence.*
**[03:34] Is**
*Go ahead and show me your style.*
**[03:41] Y1**
*You swung at that?*
**[03:43] Mi**
Left field!
**[03:48] Y2**
Wait.
**[03:49] Y3**
It's way up front!
**[03:51] Y3**
Don't get confused by his face and swing!
**[03:53] Y3**
It barely flew!
***SIGN*** Weak
**[04:02] Ry**
Even for that?
**[04:05] Is**
Don't celebrate like you just won the game!
**[04:08] Is**
I'm getting embarrassed!
**[04:10] Ry**
What a weak hit. Reminds me of you.
**[04:13] Yu**
Yeah.
**[04:13] Sa**
I should roar like him from now on!
**[04:16] Ry**
Please don't become even more annoying.
**[04:20] Y1**
*There's no way someone
can be* that *good with the inside.*
**[04:23] Y1**
*We can't pitch any to him.*
***SIGN*** Seido's Shirasu is looking to bunt.
***SIGN*** It's a slug bunt and run!
**[04:41] ---**
What?
***SIGN*** First base runner goes to third!
***SIGN*** They've put themselves in scoring position!
**[04:53] S1**
Yeah!
**[04:54] S1**
Nice one, Shirasu!
**[04:55] S2**
You're so reliable!
**[04:58] Ka**
He's really amazing.
**[05:00] To**
Yeah.
**[05:02] To**
*He's not flashy, but he's very consistent.*
**[05:05] To**
*No one's as reliable as he is on the field.*
**[05:11] To**
*He's someone to look up to as an outfielder.*
**[05:16] Sa**
A flying squirrel!
**[05:17] Sa**
Shirasu-senpai is a flying squirrel!
**[05:19] Fu**
Or maybe a giant flying squirrel.
They can glide longer—
**[05:22] Sa**
Stop butting in!
**[05:24] Sh**
I can't fly.
***SIGN*** Batting seventh and third baseman, Higasa-kun.
***SIGN*** Higasa is back in the starting roster after five games.
**[05:34] S1**
Let's get a run here.
**[05:37] S2**
Higasa, let's get it!
**[05:39] YC**
Infield! Watch out for their squeeze bunt!
**[05:41] YC**
I'm not too concerned about a run,
but don't give it to them for free!
***SIGN*** The middle infielders are in position to make a double play.
***SIGN*** Higasa is aggressive from the first pitch!
***SIGN*** A foul over the third base line!
**[06:03] Y1**
*He's not bunting?*
**[06:05] YC**
*They're on the offensive.*
**[06:07] YC**
* They're looking for more*
* than just a run here.*
**[06:10] S1**
He swings with no hesitation.
**[06:13] S1**
That's his strong point.
**[06:16] Ka**
Higasa-senpai, good timing!
**[06:18] Ka**
Good swing!
**[06:19] Ka**
You've got this!
**[06:22] Hi**
*Kanemaru...*
**[06:24] Hi**
*That's right.*
**[06:26] Hi**
* Fighting over the roster isn't*
* what's important right now.*
**[06:32] Hi**
*We'll go to nationals if we win!*
***SIGN*** A big hit to left field!
***SIGN*** This should make it easy for Maezono.
***SIGN*** He's going for the tag up!
***SIGN*** Seido scores the first run of the Fall Tokyo Tournament Final!
***SIGN*** A great gift to Kawakami from his fellow second-year teammates.
**[06:59] Ma**
Let's go!
**[07:02] Hi**
Damn! It was a bit short.
**[07:05] S1**
Just a bit.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Batting ninth and left fielder, Aso-kun.
**[07:27] Sa**
A blue marlin!
**[07:28] Fu**
A black marlin.
**[07:30] Is**
That was close.
***SIGN*** What a catch!
***SIGN*** Todoroki catches Aso's hit to retire the side!
**[07:37] Y1**
Your hat!
***SIGN*** Seido advanced their runner to third, but couldn't score another!
***SIGN*** Their innings ends with one run!
**[07:45] Y1**
Wait! Todoroki, as in...
**[07:47] Y2**
Yeah!
**[07:49] YC**
Raichi! I love you!
**[07:52] Y1**
Seriously?
**[07:53] Y1**
The one in our class?
**[07:55] Y2**
He jumped ultra high!
**[07:57] Y3**
So that's how he is when he isn't shy?
**[08:00] Y4**
That's so crazy!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Bottom of the second, Yakushi is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and right fielder, Hirahata-kun.
**[08:19] Is**
He's looking sharp.
**[08:21] Ry**
Yeah. Real sharp.
**[08:28] (Flashback) Ka**
Raichi Todoroki is Yakushi's ace batter.
**[08:32] (Flashback) Ka**
Depending on the situation,
we may have to walk him.
**[08:37] (Flashback) Ka**
However, we can't win if
we go into it with a weak mindset.
**[08:41] (Flashback) Ka**
In this game, no matter
who you're up against,
**[08:44] (Flashback) Ka**
don't run away.
**[08:49] Mi**
*Okay, let's go!*
**[08:51] (Flashback) Ka**
Pitch with a strong will
and reach for the win!
**[08:58] (Flashback) Ka**
You guys are capable of that.
**[09:00] Ka**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Strikeout!
***SIGN*** Kawakami easily takes out their six-, seven-, and eight-holes.
**[09:08] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[09:09] S2**
Nice, Nori!
**[09:12] Ka**
Nice pitch.
**[09:13] Ka**
Pitch just like that
to the top of their lineup, too.
**[09:16] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[09:18] Mi**
* Being told to be ready to fight*
* is a lot more exciting as a pitcher*
**[09:22] Mi**
*than being told to walk Todoroki every time.*
**[09:27] Mi**
*Nori's playing with a strong mindset today.*
**[09:33] SF**
Here you go!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Top of the third. Seido is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting first and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun.
**[09:50] Mi**
* I'll go three for three*
* this inning to turn the tide.*
**[09:56] Mi**
* In order to pitch nine innings,*
* I want to keep my pitch count low.*
***SIGN*** Kuramochi hits!
***SIGN*** It goes over and behind the shortstop!
***SIGN*** Yoichi Kuramochi manages to get on base again!
**[10:15] Is**
He's on a roll!
**[10:17] Ry**
He's reacting well.
**[10:19] Sa**
That's our weasel!
**[10:20] Sa**
Weasel on base!
**[10:22] Fu**
You took my suggestion?
**[10:24] Ku**
Just call me cheetah!
**[10:26] Sh**
You liked that name?
**[10:28] Sa**
What's with the animal nicknames?
***SIGN*** Batting second and center fielder, Tojo-kun.
**[10:36] Y1**
* Worrying about the runner*
* won't get us anywhere.*
**[10:40] Y1**
*Let's focus on the batter, Yuta.*
**[10:42] Y1**
*Frankly, I don't think we can get him out.*
**[10:46] Mi**
*So we're just gonna give it to him for free?*
**[10:51] Mi**
Die!
**[10:55] Mi**
Die again!
**[10:56] Y1**
Yuta!
**[10:58] Ka**
*Yakushi's starter, Yuta Mishima.*
**[11:01] Ka**
* He hates losing, and he has*
* qualities of a good pitcher.*
**[11:06] Ka**
* In order to drag Sanada*
* out as soon as possible,*
**[11:10] Ka**
*we can't let him perform.*
**[11:15] Sa**
Steal!
**[11:18] Ka**
*Swing at every easy strike.*
**[11:23] Ka**
*As a runner, go as far as you can.*
**[11:28] Y1**
*Damn! I won't make third.*
**[11:31] Y1**
Yone!
**[11:43] Y2**
Home!
***SIGN*** He's not stopping at third!
**[11:46] Y3**
Seriously?
***SIGN*** He scores!
***SIGN*** That's their second run!
**[11:59] Sa**
That's our weasel!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi scores from first off of a base hit!
**[12:07] I1**
He didn't slow down for a second.
**[12:10] Ca**
He must have a lot of faith
in the third base coach.
**[12:14] S1**
That play.
**[12:15] S2**
Yeah.
**[12:16] S2**
They saw the positioning of the
center fielder and second baseman.
**[12:19] S1**
Mimura was looking for that play.
**[12:22] (Flashback) Mi**
Yakushi's defense looked significantly
better compared to the summer...
**[12:27] (Flashback) Mi**
...but their team synergy
wasn't exactly top notch.
**[12:31] (Flashback) Mi**
Depending on the situation,
I'll be sending runners to the next base,
**[12:33] (Flashback) Mi**
so please keep that in mind when running.
**[12:36] Ot**
This is Seido!
**[12:41] Ku**
Mimura and I were looking for that play!
**[12:43] Ku**
We got them good, all right!
**[12:46] Ry**
Nice cheetah run.
**[12:47] Ku**
I bet they're still shocked.
**[12:49] Ku**
Go finish them before they
figure out what happened, Haruichi.
**[12:53] Ku**
Let's go!
**[12:54] Sa**
Nice job, leg ghost!
**[12:57] Ha**
*He called me by name.*
**[13:00] Is**
Nice damn run, Kuramochi!
***SIGN*** Batting third and second baseman, Kominato-kun.
**[13:06] Sa**
Haruo! Just swing!
**[13:08] Sa**
Swing and pray!
**[13:12] (Flashback) Ha**
There's something I wanted to ask you.
**[13:16] (Flashback) Ry**
Oh?
**[13:18] (Flashback) Ha**
Can I borrow your glove?
**[13:22] (Flashback) Ha**
We couldn't go to nationals together,
**[13:26] (Flashback) Ha**
but we can still play together.
**[13:34] (Flashback) Ry**
No.
**[13:36] (Flashback) Ha**
What?
**[13:37] (Flashback) Ry**
You'll make the fit awkward.
**[13:41] (Flashback) Ry**
Why would you say that now?
**[13:44] (Flashback) Ry**
Are you dumb?
**[13:48] (Flashback) Ry**
You should be using your own glove
for tomorrow's important game.
**[13:54] (Flashback) Ry**
I bet your glove is super surprised right now.
**[13:58] (Flashback) Ry**
Even crying because of your betrayal.
**[14:01] (Flashback) Ry**
Don't be so sentimental.
**[14:05] (Flashback) Ry**
I'm already looking ahead to playing in college.
**[14:11] S1**
*Ryo-san.*
**[14:14] (Flashback) Ry**
Fine, then.
**[14:17] (Flashback) Ry**
I'll let you use these.
**[14:20] (Flashback) Ry**
They're practically brand new,
**[14:22] (Flashback) Ry**
so I haven't broken them in yet.
**[14:26] Ry**
*It's an impossible dream for me now,*
**[14:30] Ry**
*but you still have years ahead of you.*
**[14:34] Ry**
*It's right in front of you.*
**[14:37] Ry**
*Reach for it.*
**[14:40] Ry**
*Go get it.*
***SIGN*** He smacks it!
***SIGN*** It's going left and center!
**[14:51] Is**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** It's a double!
***SIGN*** Seido batters are on a roll!
***SIGN*** With no outs and runners on second and third, Miyuki, the cleanup, is at bat!
**[15:03] Sa**
That's my boy, Haruo!
Just like I told you!
**[15:07] Fu**
What did you tell him?
**[15:09] Y1**
*They got his forkball again.*
**[15:12] YC**
I guess it's time.
**[15:20] S1**
Nice!
**[15:21] S1**
We got Mishima out!
**[15:23] S2**
Is it Sanada next?
**[15:25] S3**
That was quick.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[15:27] S4**
It's still the third inning.
**[15:29] S5**
If we can get Sanada out here, it'd be great.
**[15:33] Sa**
What?
***SIGN*** Top of the third.
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School has announced a change in positions.
***SIGN*** Todoroki-kun, playing third baseman, will now play pitcher.
**[15:47] Y1**
Yuta.
***SIGN*** Mishima-kun, playing pitcher, will now play third baseman.
***SIGN*** Batting third and third baseman, Mishima-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and pitcher, Todoroki-kun.
***SIGN*** Those are the new positions.
**[15:58] Mi**
I'll let you have it today.
**[16:03] Y1**
He can pitch, too?
**[16:07] Mi**
*They used him, Nabe.*
**[16:12] (Flashback) Na**
So it's very likely that
Raichi Todoroki will start.
**[16:18] (Flashback) Na**
He takes a big step and
pitches from a low point.
**[16:29] (Flashback) Na**
A lot of batters popped flies off of him,
**[16:31] (Flashback) Na**
so it's likely that the pitch
doesn't slow down.
**[16:34] Mi**
*I see.*
**[16:40] Mi**
*I'll see for myself.*
***SIGN*** No outs and runners on second and third in the top of the third!
***SIGN*** Raichi Todoroki stands on the mound to get Yakushi out of this pinch.
***SIGN*** Let's see how he'll pitch today.
**[16:54] Y1**
Raichi, let's pitch strikes!
**[16:56] Mi**
I won't hold it against you!
**[16:59] Sa**
First base is open! Let's go all out!
**[17:02] R1**
They're putting in a relief pitcher?
**[17:04] R1**
It's a little too risky
to be making a surprise attack.
**[17:08] R2**
Yeah.
**[17:09] R2**
If this relief works, they can turn the tide.
**[17:15] R2**
*But otherwise...*
**[17:34] Is**
Right into his head!
**[17:36] Is**
That's not safe!
***SIGN*** Sorry!
**[17:46] Yu**
A hard inside pitch.
**[17:48] Ma**
It's tough being a cleanup.
**[17:52] Ma**
But I think that one was an accident.
**[17:57] Sa**
Don't worry about it.
***SIGN*** Okay!
**[18:01] Y1**
Raichi! Look at the mitt!
**[18:03] Sa**
Pitch a strike!
**[18:05] Mi**
Let him hit it!
**[18:07] Sa**
How can they use such an amateur pitcher!
**[18:10] Sa**
What if our captain gets hurt?
**[18:14] Fu**
*Hurt?*
**[18:20] Mi**
*That was close to my head, so I fell over,*
**[18:24] Mi**
* but I was more surprised*
* by the strength of his pitch.*
**[18:30] Mi**
*His lower body is strong enough to support him,*
**[18:33] Mi**
*even with his large stride.*
**[18:38] Mi**
*Moreover,*
**[18:40] Mi**
*I hate pitchers like him*
**[18:42] Mi**
*because I can't read their next pitch.*
**[18:47] Mi**
*See?*
**[18:48] Mi**
*What's with that low and away?*
**[18:50] Mi**
*He's not trying to pitch there.*
**[18:55] C1**
That looks pretty fast.
**[18:57] C2**
Hey, it's 140 km/h.
**[19:02] YC**
For their intelligent, good-looking catcher,
**[19:05] YC**
I bet Raichi's pitches are hard to read.
**[19:10] Mi**
*He's a tough opponent,*
**[19:12] Mi**
*but I can't go down against him.*
**[19:15] Mi**
* The team worked hard to create*
* this second opportunity.*
**[19:20] Mi**
*If I don't hit here, I'm not a cleanup.*
**[19:24] Mi**
*I know Tetsu-san...*
**[19:27] Mi**
*...would!*
**[19:41] Ra**
Shortstop!
**[19:45] S1**
He outpowered Miyuki!
**[19:48] S2**
He underperformed in two clutch situations.
**[19:51] S3**
That's not like him at all.
**[19:55] Sa**
I hate to say it, but this is his limit.
**[19:57] Mi**
Shirasu. It's fast at the plate.
**[20:03] Ca**
It's hard to hit off of pitchers like him.
**[20:06] I1**
A cleanup should at least hit to the outfield.
**[20:10] Is**
He just got outpowered by the pitch.
**[20:15] Is**
Is Kazuya hurt or something?
**[20:19] Ca**
You're late, Mei.
**[20:21] Na**
Itsuki wanted to make detours.
**[20:25] It**
Mei-san!
**[20:26] I1**
Thanks for being his gofer.
**[20:30] C1**
Hey, look.
**[20:32] Ma**
He's finally here.
**[20:41] Ma**
*His pitch has power.*
**[20:44] Y1**
*Raichi.*
**[20:45] Y1**
*Avoid pitching to the inside.*
**[20:49] To**
*The infield is defending in.*
**[20:51] To**
*If it bounces, I'm going for it.*
**[20:53] Ma**
*I can't pop a fly here.*
**[20:56] Ma**
*I have to smack it down.*
**[21:01] Y1**
*Stupid.*
**[21:02] Y1**
*That's an inside!*
**[21:15] Is**
Zono missed an inside pitch?
**[21:18] Ry**
Well, it was pretty fast.
**[21:23] Sa**
*The ball's not slipping out today.*
**[21:26] Sa**
* He might give Seido*
* a run for their money.*
**[21:36] Ma**
*What the heck?*
**[21:39] Ma**
*Is it getting faster every pitch?*
**[21:50] Um**
Strike!
**[21:51] Um**
Batter out!
***SIGN*** A swinging strikeout!
**[23:30] Mi**
We're not wasting any pitches, Nori.
**[23:33] Ka**
I'm not star material.
**[23:34] Ka**
I knew that long ago,
but I couldn't give up.
**[23:39] Ra**
A battle of the wills!
**[23:41] Ra**
That's what it's about!
**[23:42] Ka**
I couldn't sit out and watch.
I wanted to be in the light.
**[23:46] Ka**
I wanted to play!
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
To This Side.
***SIGN*** To This Side
**[23:51] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 43 - To This Side
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**[00:03] Ka**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Strikeout!
***SIGN*** Seido's Kawakami easily takes out their six-, seven-, and eight-holes.
**[00:11] S1**
Nice pitch!
**[00:12] S2**
Nice, Nori!
**[00:16] Sa**
Steal!
**[00:18] Ka**
*Swing at every easy strike.*
**[00:23] Ka**
*As a runner, go as far as you can.*
**[00:28] Y1**
*Damn! I won't make third.*
**[00:31] Y1**
Yone!
**[00:43] Y2**
Home!
***SIGN*** He's not stopping at third!
**[00:46] Y3**
Seriously?
***SIGN*** He scores!
***SIGN*** That's their second run!
***SIGN*** Kuramochi scores from first off of a base hit!
**[01:08] Ma**
*What the heck?*
**[01:12] Ma**
*Is it getting faster every pitch?*
**[01:22] Um**
Strike!
**[01:23] Um**
Batter out!
***SIGN*** A swinging strikeout!
***SIGN*** To This Side
**[03:06] C1**
Man, that was crazy.
**[03:08] C1**
That Todoroki guy is insane.
**[03:10] C1**
He's not just a monster slugger,
but he's a fiendish pitcher, too.
**[03:14] C1**
In the end, he got the four-, five-,
six-holes out with just fastballs.
**[03:20] C1**
The relief looked reckless, but it worked.
**[03:23] C1**
This could turn the tide.
**[03:29] C2**
Yuki?
**[03:30] C2**
Masashi Yuki?
**[03:34] C2**
You're here to watch the final?
**[03:40] C2**
Which high school are you attending?
**[03:43] C2**
A lot of people were wondering
**[03:45] C2**
where Kokubun Senior's cleanup was going.
**[03:48] C2**
I'm going to...
**[03:52] C2**
Hey!
**[03:54] C2**
Koshu Okumura and Takuma Seto
from Daikyo Senior!
**[04:01] C3**
*It's Yuki.*
**[04:03] C3**
*He's here, too?*
**[04:07] C2**
Never thought I'd see
more famous people here!
**[04:10] C2**
Which high schools are you two attending?
**[04:12] C2**
Have you decided?
**[04:14] C3**
*Who was he again?*
**[04:16] C3**
Koshu and I are going to Seido.
**[04:18] C2**
Cool.
**[04:20] C3**
Yuki, where are you going?
**[04:25] (Flashback) C4**
What I really wanted to know
**[04:28] (Flashback) C4**
was if this school could
prepare me to go pro.
**[04:36] C4**
I'm going to Seido, too.
**[04:41] C2**
Seriously?
**[04:43] C2**
I'm going to...
***SIGN*** The hit goes into right and center!
***SIGN*** Akiba leads off with a double!
***SIGN*** Are the batters stepping up after seeing Todoroki pitch?
***SIGN*** It's one out with a runner on second!
**[04:59] Y1**
*I can't pop it up.*
**[05:01] Y1**
*I have to send it to the right.*
**[05:12] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** Two outs, but there's a runner on third!
***SIGN*** The stage is set for the heart of the lineup.
**[05:21] Ra**
I want to hit now.
**[05:23] Ra**
Right now!
**[05:26] Mi**
* I want to end it here,*
* before Todoroki's turn.*
**[05:30] Mi**
*Let's go all out, Nori.*
**[05:34] Mi**
I'll take back the runs I conceded.
**[05:37] Mi**
That's the kind of man I am.
**[05:52] Mi**
*This pitcher...*
**[05:56] Mi**
*He's not giving me anything easy.*
***SIGN*** It was a large fly, but Shirasu in right field caught it easily!
***SIGN*** That's the third out, and Yakushi goes down without a run.
**[06:11] Ku**
Nice pitch!
**[06:13] Ma**
Nice, Nori!
**[06:14] Mi**
The control's good,
but you can pitch a bit lower.
**[06:17] C1**
Nice!
**[06:18] C2**
Nice pitch, Kawakami!
**[06:19] C3**
You shut them down!
**[06:22] R1**
They managed to retire the side
right before Todoroki-kun.
**[06:25] R2**
Emptying the bases before
a slugger is pretty basic strategy.
**[06:30] R2**
Kawakami-kun's doing a great job
against the Yakushi batters.
**[06:36] Sa**
Nori-senpai!
**[06:39] Sa**
Here!
**[06:39] Fu**
Here!
**[06:48] Y1**
Raichi, your glove!
**[06:50] Y2**
Leave your bat and helmet!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[06:55] Y1**
One out!
**[06:57] Y1**
One out!
***SIGN*** Top of the fourth, one out.
***SIGN*** The eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami, is up!
**[07:15] Is**
Hey! He's fighting hard.
**[07:17] Ry**
He's keeping up with the crazy balls.
**[07:19] Sa**
Nori-senpai, keep it up!
**[07:22] Ka**
*He only pitches fastballs.*
**[07:25] Ka**
*I can't lose to that.*
**[07:42] Is**
That almost hit his head!
**[07:44] C1**
That was close!
**[07:45] C2**
He was getting ready to swing!
**[07:47] S1**
You okay, Kawakami?
**[07:49] Ka**
*This is the pitch of a first-year?*
***SIGN*** Sorry!
**[07:55] Sa**
Watch it! Damn it!
**[08:10] Um**
Ball!
***SIGN*** It's a little wide! The count's 2-2 now!
**[08:14] C1**
Wow! The pitch was fast.
**[08:22] Ka**
*That's right.*
**[08:24] Ka**
*There are plenty of amazing players.*
**[08:28] Ka**
*Nothing's ever fair in sports.*
**[08:31] Ka**
*No matter how hard you train,*
**[08:35] Ka**
*some things will still be impossible.*
**[08:38] (Flashback) Ka**
Come on, pitcher!
**[08:40] (Flashback) Ka**
Let's go!
**[08:42] Ka**
*I didn't have talent.*
**[08:44] Ka**
*I knew that long ago.*
**[08:48] Ka**
*But I couldn't give up.*
**[08:52] Ka**
* I had nothing special,*
* so I had to be creative.*
**[08:57] (Flashback) R1**
Nori, that sidearm looks cool.
**[09:00] (Flashback) R2**
Who's that?
**[09:01] (Flashback) R3**
That's Kawakami, a second-year.
**[09:03] (Flashback) R1**
I think you have it down.
**[09:05] (Flashback) R4**
Can you throw any breaking balls?
**[09:07] Ka**
*I couldn't sit out and watch.*
**[09:09] Ka**
*I wanted to be on this side.*
**[09:13] Ka**
*I wanted to fight on the field.*
**[09:17] Mi**
*Nori.*
**[09:19] Sa**
*Nori-senpai.*
**[09:24] Ra**
*No matter if he's pitching or batting,*
**[09:28] Ra**
*he gives me everything.*
**[09:32] Ra**
*I'll give you everything, too!*
**[09:35] YC**
There isn't much you can do, Raichi.
**[09:39] YC**
Throw it down the middle.
**[09:40] YC**
As fast as you can.
**[09:43] YC**
With your speed,
**[09:46] YC**
the ball will move to the sides on its own.
**[09:49] Ra**
*I have to be sharper.*
**[09:51] Ra**
*Quicker.*
**[09:53] Ra**
*Like when I swing the bat.*
**[09:55] Ra**
*Quicker!*
**[09:57] Ra**
*Faster!*
***SIGN*** It's a grounder straight to the pitcher.
***SIGN*** That's the second out.
**[10:12] Y1**
Nice pitch, Raichi!
**[10:14] Mi**
You won't get lucky forever, so watch out!
**[10:17] Sa**
Nori-senpai, nice try!
**[10:19] Sa**
Let it all wash away by having a drink!
**[10:22] S1**
You okay?
**[10:26] Ka**
It's a little numb.
**[10:27] S1**
That's your right hand. You okay?
**[10:30] S2**
How powerful is his pitch?
**[10:32] Ma**
It breaks inward, too, so it's a doozy.
**[10:35] Mi**
For lefties, too.
**[10:38] Sa**
It breaks in both directions?
**[10:40] Sa**
How is that possible?
**[10:41] Sh**
The pitch goes crazy
right as it reaches the plate.
**[10:47] Sh**
He probably doesn't
check his grip every time.
**[10:51] Ha**
So it's like Eijun-kun's.
**[10:54] Sh**
No.
**[10:56] Sh**
It's faster, so it might be more
troublesome than Sawamura's.
***SIGN*** S-Strike out!
***SIGN*** He cleans up three for three, once again!
**[11:19] Sa**
Raichi, what's going on?
**[11:21] Sa**
You're on a roll today!
**[11:24] Mi**
What a miraculous day.
**[11:26] Ka**
Kawakami.
**[11:27] Ka**
Is your hand okay?
**[11:30] Ka**
The first batter is Todoroki.
**[11:32] Ka**
He's on a roll from pitching, so be careful.
**[11:38] Y1**
Wow!
**[11:40] Y1**
Todoroki's pitch looks mega awesome!
**[11:42] I1**
His pitch is something else.
**[11:45] Ca**
It has its own style.
**[11:47] Ca**
It's, like, barbaric.
**[11:48] Na**
It's obvious he's just winging it.
**[11:51] Na**
He'll crumble soon enough.
**[11:54] Sa**
I can't just sit and watch.
**[11:56] Sa**
Ono-senpai!
**[11:57] Sa**
Let's hit the bullpen!
**[11:59] On**
You're very easily influenced.
**[12:01] Sa**
I know!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[12:04] C1**
*He went three for three again.*
**[12:07] C1**
*This game might turn around.*
**[12:10] C1**
By the way, who was that guy?
**[12:13] C1**
How did I forget someone as tall as him?
**[12:19] C2**
Shinji Akamatsu from Ritsurin Junior High.
**[12:23] C1**
Akamatsu?
**[12:25] C1**
The ace pitcher from Minamisawa Senior?
**[12:28] C1**
He went through a huge growth spurt!
**[12:31] C1**
I didn't recognize him at all.
**[12:33] C1**
I'm surprised you did.
**[12:37] (Flashback) C3**
Seriously?
**[12:40] (Flashback) C3**
I'm going to Inashiro.
**[12:42] (Flashback) C3**
We'll be rivals in the same district.
**[12:46] (Flashback) C3**
I'm looking forward to playing Seido.
**[12:53] C3**
Tadano-senpai, long time no see.
**[12:56] Ta**
You got taller again, Shinji.
**[12:59] C3**
Yeah.
**[13:00] C3**
I couldn't pitch much this year
due to growing pains.
**[13:04] C3**
I'm looking forward to playing
baseball with you again.
**[13:07] Ta**
Me, too.
**[13:08] C3**
You have a lot of luggage.
**[13:10] C3**
Should I hold some?
**[13:12] Ta**
N-No, it's fine.
**[13:14] Ta**
This is a punishment.
**[13:16] C3**
I saw the summer nationals, Narumiya-san.
**[13:20] C3**
I'm so excited to play
with a pitcher I respect.
**[13:29] Na**
You're a well-mannered boy.
**[13:31] C3**
Thank you, sir!
**[13:33] Na**
What's your name?
**[13:34] C3**
Akamatsu!
**[13:35] C3**
Shinji Akamatsu!
**[13:41] Mi**
*Even lower.*
**[13:43] Mi**
* He's gonna take it*
* if it goes a little high.*
***SIGN*** Bottom of the fourth, Yakushi is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and pitcher, Todoroki-kun.
***SIGN*** Todoroki, the cleanup, is leading off this inning.
***SIGN*** He's showing great potential as a pitcher.
***SIGN*** Can he also blow us away from the batter's box where he belongs?
**[14:09] Mi**
* We get to face him*
* with no runners on base.*
**[14:13] Mi**
*Let's go aggressive, Nori.*
***SIGN*** Bottom of the fourth, Yakushi is behind by two runs,
***SIGN*** but their cleanup, Raichi Todoroki, is up to bat.
**[14:27] Y1**
Yeah, let's go!
**[14:29] Y2**
Raichi!
**[14:30] Mi**
Right here!
**[14:32] C1**
Woo!
**[14:33] C2**
Crazy!
**[14:34] C3**
Todoroki!
**[14:35] C4**
Get it, Raichi!
**[14:37] Is**
The crowd's going wild for him.
**[14:40] Ry**
This game's starting to revolve around him.
**[14:42] C1**
Show us a big one!
**[14:44] C2**
Come on, Raichi!
**[14:45] Sa**
No!
**[14:46] Sa**
This is Nori-senpai's turn!
**[14:48] YC**
*Let's get a run soon, Raichi.*
**[14:52] Mi**
*There are no runners on base,*
**[14:54] Mi**
*so we can be aggressive.*
**[14:58] Mi**
* I wonder if we got him*
* thinking about the sinker.*
**[15:03] Mi**
*First pitch.*
**[15:07] Mi**
*Way to the inside.*
**[15:12] Is**
That's the spirit!
**[15:15] Is**
Payback time!
**[15:16] Ry**
So close.
**[15:23] Ra**
Now we're even.
**[15:25] Ra**
Friends?
**[15:29] Mi**
*It got caught on his fingers.*
**[15:31] Mi**
*Don't be so tense, Nori.*
**[15:37] Sa**
Like a squirrel!
**[15:39] Mi**
*A slider into the inside.*
**[15:42] Mi**
*Lower than the one he hit last time.*
**[15:46] Ka**
*Powerful and precise.*
**[15:50] Ka**
*Against this batter,*
**[15:52] Ka**
*I need perfect control.*
***SIGN*** Ball two!
**[16:00] Is**
He's so tense!
**[16:01] Ry**
The bases are empty.
**[16:03] Ta**
They're being really careful.
**[16:06] Na**
Overly cautious.
**[16:07] Na**
He's so scared.
**[16:12] Mi**
* Traditionally, it's bad*
* to walk the first batter.*
**[16:17] Mi**
*However, this batter's different.*
**[16:21] Mi**
* Don't be afraid of balls*
* and pitch aggressively.*
**[16:25] Mi**
*Give me a strong one, even if it's a ball.*
**[16:31] Um**
It's a strike way to the outside!
**[16:34] Ma**
Nice one!
**[16:35] Ma**
That's it, Nori!
**[16:36] Ku**
We've got your back.
**[16:38] Mi**
*Yes. His shoulder's relaxed.*
**[16:40] Mi**
*Let's do this.*
**[16:47] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm thinking about throwing sinkers again.
**[16:51] (Flashback) Ka**
With the first-year pitchers
getting better so quickly,
**[16:55] (Flashback) Ka**
I have to do something to keep up.
**[16:59] Mi**
*Everyone knows you always push yourself.*
**[17:04] Ma**
Let's go, Nori!
**[17:06] Ku**
Stay strong!
**[17:07] Sh**
Aggressive!
**[17:10] Mi**
*Let's go!*
**[17:13] Mi**
*The same place as the last strike...*
**[17:17] Mi**
*...but a sinker!*
**[17:20] Ra**
*A battle of wills!*
**[17:24] Ra**
*That's what it's about!*
**[17:26] Ra**
*I want to fight...*
**[17:28] Ra**
*...as many...*
**[17:30] Ra**
*...many...*
**[17:32] Ra**
*...times as I can!*
**[17:38] S1**
Seriously?
***SIGN*** I-It's gone!
***SIGN*** Todoroki hits a home run into the left-field stands.
**[17:52] Sa**
*Nori-senpai.*
**[17:55] Mi**
*That wasn't even close to what I asked.*
**[17:58] Mi**
*Nori, could it be...*
***SIGN*** Seido
Yakushi
***SIGN*** Yakushi's long-awaited run comes from their cleanup!
**[18:07] Y1**
Raichi, you did it!
**[18:09] Y2**
You did it again!
**[18:11] C1**
Wow! This Todoroki's unreal!
**[18:14] C2**
Todoroki-kun's amazing!
**[18:17] Ta**
A liner into the left-field stands.
**[18:19] Ta**
So that's Todoroki-kun's—
**[18:20] Na**
Shut up.
**[18:22] Na**
That was a bad pitch.
**[18:25] Na**
*What a fast hit into the stands.*
**[18:28] Na**
*I've never seen one, even at nationals.*
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Sanada-kun.
**[18:36] Sa**
Let's not stop here.
**[18:40] Mi**
* He doesn't seem too blue*
* about the home run.*
**[18:46] YC**
*That was a sinker, wasn't it?*
**[18:49] YC**
*It hardly broke.*
**[18:52] YC**
*Are you brave enough to try again?*
**[18:56] Mi**
*He went after the slider last time.*
**[19:00] Mi**
* Let's see what he does*
* with an outside pitch.*
**[19:04] Sa**
*I'm not good at hitting difficult pitches.*
**[19:10] Sa**
*I'll just smack the easy strikes!*
***SIGN*** A hit off the first pitch!
**[19:18] Mi**
*It was high again.*
**[19:20] Y1**
Wow! So close!
**[19:22] Y1**
He caught up!
**[19:23] Mi**
It would've been a double
if it had gone through.
**[19:26] YC**
*How much do they practice? Damn it!*
***SIGN*** A runner on first with no outs!
***SIGN*** Can Yakushi tie the game this inning?
**[19:35] C1**
Will they bunt?
**[19:37] C2**
From this team, I doubt it.
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and right fielder, Hirahata-kun.
**[19:43] YC**
*We've got momentum right now.*
**[19:45] YC**
*No need to give them a free out.*
**[19:49] Mi**
*The runner's not taking a big lead.*
**[19:52] Mi**
*Let's focus on the batter, Nori.*
***SIGN*** The first pitch is a ball.
**[20:01] Y1**
Okay, nice!
**[20:02] Y2**
Good eye!
**[20:05] Mi**
*I was hoping he'd call that a strike.*
***SIGN*** The second pitch, too!
**[20:18] C1**
Two balls already.
**[20:21] R1**
What's going on with Kawakami-kun?
**[20:24] R1**
He was pitching good strikes last inning.
**[20:32] S1**
*Don't tell me he...*
**[20:41] Y1**
*Ball two.*
**[20:43] Y1**
*Don't swing at difficult pitches.*
**[20:46] Y1**
*Swing the easy strikes.*
***SIGN*** And that makes it three balls!
**[20:51] C1**
Where are the strikes?
**[20:53] C2**
Come on, Kawakami!
**[20:56] YC**
You're so observant.
**[20:59] YC**
*You know the situation*
**[21:03] YC**
*and your job very well, Captain.*
**[21:07] Mi**
*You've got this.*
**[21:08] Mi**
*Your pitch has power, Nori.*
**[21:14] Um**
Strike!
**[21:18] Y1**
*He can pitch a breaking ball here?*
**[21:21] Ma**
Nice pitch, Nori!
**[21:23] Ma**
Nothing to worry about!
**[21:24] Ma**
Go all out!
**[21:26] Sh**
We've got your back!
**[21:28] Ku**
This is what I'm talking about!
**[21:30] Sa**
That's the way, Nori-senpai!
**[21:32] (Flashback) SS**
We're here for you!
**[21:38] Ka**
*Furuya can only pitch one inning.*
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[21:45] Ka**
*It's the fourth inning.*
**[21:49] Ka**
*It's too soon...*
**[21:52] Ka**
*...to walk off now.*
**[23:30] Mi**
Nori is suddenly unable to pitch strikes,
**[23:33] Mi**
but Yakushi batters aren't going easy.
**[23:35] Ka**
Don't give up.
**[23:36] Ka**
I know I can do this.
**[23:39] Ka**
I can keep going.
**[23:40] Mi**
Nori, don't tell me you're...
**[23:42] Sa**
The whole team's putting
everything into this game.
**[23:45] Sa**
Nori-senpai's staying strong!
**[23:46] Sa**
I can't lose.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Best Fastball.
***SIGN*** The Best Fastball
**[23:51] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 44 - The Best Fastball
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**[00:01] Ka**
*Furuya can only pitch one inning.*
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[00:07] Ka**
*It's the fourth inning.*
**[00:10] Ka**
*It's too soon...*
**[00:13] Ka**
*...to walk off now.*
**[00:19] Y1**
*The coach didn't tell me to bunt*
**[00:23] Y1**
*because he believes in me.*
**[00:27] Y1**
*I can do this!*
**[00:33] Ku**
*If I stop it, we can get a double play!*
**[00:44] Ry**
*Haruichi, be ready!*
**[00:49] C1**
With his bare hand?
**[00:54] Sa**
*Seriously?*
**[01:04] C1**
A double play!
**[01:05] C2**
That was crazy!
**[01:06] C3**
A back toss off a barehanded catch.
**[01:08] C3**
The second baseman reacted immediately, too!
**[01:14] C4**
Those two are incredible!
**[01:18] Is**
They make a good duo.
**[01:22] Ry**
Show-offs.
**[01:24] Sa**
What was that?
**[01:27] Sa**
I've never seen anything like it!
**[01:30] C1**
Wow!
**[01:32] S1**
Two outs, Nori!
**[01:34] S2**
Two outs!
**[01:36] S3**
Two outs!
**[01:38] Mi**
*They always make cool-looking plays.*
**[01:41] Mi**
*Thank goodness our new keystone combo*
**[01:43] Mi**
*is just as good as our old one.*
**[01:48] Ma**
Nori!
**[01:49] Ha**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[01:51] Ku**
Let's do this!
**[01:53] Mi**
*Look how reliable our defense is.*
**[01:56] Mi**
*Let's pitch to contact, Nori!*
***SIGN*** The Best Fastball
**[03:33] Ma**
Nori!
**[03:35] Ha**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[03:37] Ku**
Let's do this!
**[03:39] Mi**
*Look how reliable our defense is.*
**[03:41] Mi**
*Let's pitch to contact, Nori!*
***SIGN*** That's four consecutive balls!
**[04:00] Mi**
*Nori, you...*
**[04:07] C1**
What's he doing against
the bottom of the order?
**[04:10] C2**
Especially after that super double play.
**[04:13] Ma**
Two outs!
**[04:15] Ma**
Pitch to contact!
**[04:16] Ch**
*Kawakami.*
***SIGN*** H-Hit by pitch!
**[04:24] Oc**
My, my...
**[04:26] Re**
*Kawakami-kun.*
***SIGN*** Two consecutive walks with two outs.
***SIGN*** Kawakami's lost control this inning.
**[04:45] Ka**
Kanemaru.
**[04:47] Ka**
Go get Sawamura.
**[04:50] Ka**
Y-Yes, sir!
**[04:52] YC**
* He hit Raichi's ball with*
* the grip of the bat.*
**[04:56] YC**
*I doubt it's just a little numb.*
**[04:59] YC**
* He probably can't feel anything*
* with his finger tips.*
**[05:04] YC**
*He's hungry for strikes.*
**[05:06] YC**
*Go finish him off, Moriyama.*
**[05:11] Ma**
Two outs!
**[05:13] Ku**
Let's be careful here!
**[05:15] Mi**
*Two outs, buddy!*
**[05:17] Mi**
*Your fingers might be better next inning.*
**[05:21] Mi**
*Stay strong, Nori!*
**[05:24] Ka**
*Why?*
**[05:25] Ka**
*I'm the starter of this important game.*
**[05:28] Ka**
*I can't give up our advantage.*
**[05:32] Ka**
*Stay strong.*
**[05:33] Ka**
*Damn!*
**[05:34] Ka**
*Why?*
**[05:36] Ka**
*I'm fine.*
**[05:38] Ka**
*I can stop them.*
**[05:40] Ka**
*I can keep going.*
**[05:43] Ka**
*I don't want to quit.*
***SIGN*** The second base runner scores to tie the game!
***SIGN*** Yakushi is fighting back against Kawakami!
**[06:00] I1**
That was the runner who got a base on balls.
**[06:04] I1**
Letting him score was
the worst thing he could do.
**[06:09] S1**
Nori...
**[06:11] Sa**
*Nori-senpai.*
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Seido High School has announced a change in players.
***SIGN*** Replacing Kawakami-kun as pitcher...
***SIGN*** ...is Sawamura-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting eighth and pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[06:31] C1**
Eijun's up!
***SIGN*** Energy
**[06:41] Ku**
Hey, Nori.
**[06:42] Ma**
What are you doing?
**[06:48] Ka**
I put it all in there.
**[06:50] Ka**
Go get 'em, Sawamura.
**[07:03] C1**
Nori!
**[07:04] C2**
Good job!
**[07:08] C3**
Don't take it to heart!
**[07:09] C4**
Kawakami!
**[07:11] I1**
He gave up too many bases,
so the coach made the move.
**[07:17] Na**
There aren't any pitchers
who like giving bases on balls.
**[07:25] Na**
What?
**[07:26] I1**
Well, you sound so humane.
**[07:35] Ka**
*That wasn't my best.*
**[07:38] Ka**
*I could keep going.*
**[07:41] Ka**
*I could do better.*
**[07:44] Ka**
I could tell you were
really trying, Kawakami,
**[07:48] Ka**
but I wish you could've
pitched a little more.
**[07:57] Ot**
C-Coach!
**[08:00] Ka**
Yes, sir!
**[08:01] Ka**
I'm sorry, sir!
**[08:05] Ka**
*He's being tough on him.*
**[08:09] Ka**
* Being cheered up after making*
* an error isn't always the best.*
**[08:14] Ka**
*Sometimes, it's best to hear it straight.*
**[08:20] Ka**
*And one thing will never go away.*
**[08:23] Ka**
*Disappointment.*
**[08:28] Ka**
*Never.*
**[08:45] Y1**
They're not using their ace.
**[08:47] Mi**
That's the southpaw who
we destroyed in the practice game.
**[08:52] Ra**
*Sawamura.*
**[08:54] YC**
He's not even in the bullpen.
**[08:56] YC**
Do they think they don't need him?
**[08:59] Mi**
You scared with the sudden switch?
**[09:01] Sa**
Who's scared? I'm in peak condition!
**[09:04] YC**
Let's smash him before he gets going
**[09:06] YC**
and pull out their ace ASAP.
**[09:09] S1**
Kaneda, let's go!
**[09:11] S2**
Yes, sir!
**[09:19] S1**
You need to take it easy.
**[09:21] Fu**
Yes, sir.
**[09:27] Is**
Two outs with runners on first and third.
**[09:29] Is**
We're back to the top of the order.
**[09:33] Ry**
We really need the out here.
**[09:38] C1**
Eijun...
**[09:39] C1**
Don't mess up.
**[09:41] Ch**
Focus on the first pitch.
***SIGN*** Batting first and catcher, Akiba-kun.
**[09:52] Y1**
Let's go, Akiba!
**[09:54] Mi**
*Don't worry about the runners.*
**[09:56] Mi**
*He'll swing at the first pitch.*
**[10:01] Y1**
*No matter how tough he may be,*
**[10:04] Y1**
*there's no way he's not thinking about*
**[10:07] Y1**
*our last practice game.*
**[10:10] Ha**
*Sawamura-kun.*
**[10:13] Wa**
*Eijun.*
**[10:15] Re**
*It's still the early game. Take it easy.*
**[10:19] Ot**
We have five more innings,
and Furuya can only pitch one.
**[10:23] Ot**
Not to mention...
**[10:24] (Flashback) Ot**
Considering Sawamura's
track record against Yakushi,
**[10:28] (Flashback) Ot**
I don't think we can trust him
in an important situation.
**[10:33] Ot**
If Sawamura can't get the out here,
**[10:36] Ot**
what's going to happen to this game?
**[10:41] Ma**
Focus on the batter, Sawamura!
**[10:44] Ku**
Two outs, buddy! Go all out!
**[10:47] Ha**
We're all here for you!
**[10:49] S1**
Sawamura! Get aggressive!
**[10:52] Sa**
* I know how it feels*
* to be forced off the mound.*
**[10:59] Sa**
*I'll put the team's desire to win*
**[11:03] Sa**
*and Nori-senpai's disappointment*
**[11:06] Sa**
*into this pitch!*
**[11:09] Y1**
*I won't let him have his way.*
**[11:11] Y1**
* I'll smack his pitch away*
* and remind him of our practice—*
***SIGN*** A strike to the inside edge!
**[11:26] YC**
* He gave up the tying two-run*
* homer in the semifinal,*
**[11:29] YC**
*but he was still pitching with confidence.*
**[11:35] YC**
*He's not the same guy from summer, Akiba.*
***SIGN*** The second one goes to the outside.
***SIGN*** It just barely misses the zone.
**[11:52] Y1**
*Thank goodness.*
**[11:54] Y1**
* I would've been done for*
* if that had been a strike.*
**[11:58] Y1**
*Wait a minute.*
**[12:01] Y1**
*Did he always pitch to the corners so well?*
**[12:06] Y1**
*He also has a change-up, right?*
**[12:12] Y1**
*I can't let him have his way.*
**[12:16] Y1**
*Give me a fastball!*
**[12:20] Y1**
*It moved?*
**[12:22] S1**
Nice!
**[12:23] Ka**
He jammed it!
**[12:25] Sa**
Third!
***SIGN*** It drops!
***SIGN*** Third base runner scores.
***SIGN*** That's the third run!
**[12:35] Y1**
Nice!
***SIGN*** The bad hit turns into an RBI!
***SIGN*** Yakushi overtakes Seido!
**[12:44] [SONG] On-screen**
Frustrated
**[12:47] Ku**
Calm down!
**[12:49] Mi**
*It was only a little high.*
**[12:51] Mi**
*He's good at making contact.*
**[12:54] YC**
*A hit's a hit, no matter how it looks.*
**[12:57] YC**
*Looks like we still have the momentum.*
**[13:00] [SONG] On-screen**
Frustrated
**[13:04] R1**
We see hits like this often.
**[13:08] R2**
Yeah.
**[13:09] R2**
His pitch isn't as heavy as Furuya-kun's.
**[13:13] R2**
*Are they using Sawamura-kun*
**[13:16] R2**
*because Furuya-kun pitched a lot yesterday?*
**[13:20] Sa**
Two outs here, everyone!
**[13:22] Sa**
We gave them the lead,
but let's stay nice and calm!
**[13:27] Ka**
That's our line!
**[13:28] Ku**
Calm down, stupid!
**[13:32] Mu**
Did you take deep breaths?
**[13:34] YC**
We won't let you calm down.
***SIGN*** A double steal!
**[13:44] YC**
*Go for it, Masu!*
***SIGN*** Foul!
***SIGN*** They're doing a hit and run!
**[13:51] R1**
They're making moves.
**[13:53] R2**
Sawamura-kun pitches a lot of strikes.
**[13:57] R2**
Yakushi doesn't want to let him get going.
**[14:03] Sa**
*Don't worry about the runners.*
**[14:05] Sa**
*Focus on the batter.*
**[14:07] Ku**
Two outs!
**[14:08] Ha**
Two outs! Two outs!
**[14:13] Mi**
* We don't want to face the heart*
* of the order with runners on base.*
**[14:20] Mi**
*Let's stop them here!*
**[14:22] Y1**
*I have to hit.*
**[14:31] Um**
Foul!
**[14:33] Mi**
* Masuda's good at making contact,*
* but he's hitting foul balls.*
**[14:37] Mi**
*Is the ball moving a lot?*
**[14:39] Y1**
*Damn.*
**[14:40] Y1**
* It moves a lot, but he's not*
* throwing any easy strikes.*
**[14:45] Y1**
*If he uses a change-up here...*
**[14:52] Mi**
* He's swinging tight,*
* so he can react to the change-up.*
**[14:56] Mi**
*We've got to keep pitching to the corners.*
**[15:03] Mi**
*You were pitching a ton last night.*
**[15:10] Mi**
*You'd better remember how it feels.*
**[15:14] Mi**
*Let's go back to basics.*
**[15:20] Mi**
*Give me a clean fastball with good rotation.*
**[15:25] Mi**
*Your best fastball.*
***SIGN*** A swinging strikeout!
***SIGN*** That's the third out!
**[15:44] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:46] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:48] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:49] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:51] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:53] CC**
Yes! Yes! Yes!
**[15:54] C1**
Why aren't you saying it?
We started it for you!
**[15:58] C2**
Is it because you gave up the lead?
**[16:01] Ku**
You're quiet today.
**[16:03] C3**
Is he being humble?
**[16:05] C4**
The idiot's learning!
**[16:07] Ma**
Nice out, Sawamura!
**[16:09] Ha**
Nice pitch!
**[16:11] S1**
Good pitch.
**[16:13] Ku**
Nice pitch!
**[16:15] Sa**
Please, stop.
**[16:17] Ka**
Nice pitch, Sawamura.
**[16:19] Sa**
*Nori-senpai...*
**[16:23] Sa**
Of course!
**[16:24] Sa**
You put your resentment into the ball!
**[16:27] Ka**
Don't say it like that.
**[16:29] Ch**
He didn't pitch any change-ups this inning.
**[16:32] Mi**
* It's good to have a pitcher*
* who can pitch like he does in practice.*
**[16:37] Mi**
*Now, then...*
**[16:38] Mi**
*Will it also work on Yakushi's best batters?*
**[16:43] YC**
Are they saying they've still
got him before the ace?
**[16:46] YC**
I wish I had more players like them, too!
**[16:50] Sa**
From the look of things,
**[16:52] Sa**
we should pretend the
practice game never happened.
**[16:57] Ra**
I want to smack him so hard!
**[17:00] Mi**
We have to get three outs first!
**[17:03] YC**
We're ahead, but it's only one run!
**[17:06] YC**
Let's get more runs and dominate them!
**[17:12] Um**
Ball!
**[17:16] Um**
Ball!
**[17:26] Um**
Ball four!
**[17:28] C1**
Wow! Three consecutive bases on balls!
**[17:30] C2**
What happened to his control?
**[17:33] YC**
What's happening now?
**[17:36] Ka**
*It's definitely fast, but...*
**[17:38] Ha**
*His strikes and balls are miles apart.*
**[17:42] Mi**
This isn't funny! Do something about this!
***SIGN*** No outs, and the bases are loaded!
***SIGN*** This is another great opportunity for Seido to score.
***SIGN*** Their next batter is their cleanup, Miyuki!
**[17:58] Mi**
*I should probably watch the first pitch.*
**[18:16] Mi**
*He's...*
**[18:18] Mi**
*...a different person against me.*
***SIGN*** Th-Three strikes in a row!
***SIGN*** The cleanup falls yet again!
**[18:40] Sa**
Nice pitch, Raichi!
**[18:44] Ra**
Miss-shima, one out!
**[18:46] Mi**
Throw like that from the start!
**[18:48] YC**
* Raichi's a good counter*
* to that good-looking catcher.*
**[18:52] YC**
* Maybe I should make Raichi*
* pitch against him every time.*
**[18:56] Sa**
Bases are still loaded.
**[18:58] Mi**
Don't relax just yet, Raichi!
**[19:01] Mi**
Sorry.
**[19:03] Mi**
I got confused by his wild pitches.
**[19:09] Mi**
I recommend you roughly pick
either high or low.
**[19:16] M1**
Miyuki-kun's not performing
in clutch situations.
**[19:20] Is**
What's happening to him?
**[19:22] Ry**
That first-pitch strike wasn't like him.
**[19:29] (Flashback) Ku**
Miyuki might be injured.
**[19:35] C1**
Is it a bad match-up?
**[19:37] C2**
Todoroki suddenly pitched strikes again, too.
**[19:40] C2**
He's unpredictable.
**[19:43] Oc**
Whatever it is, it's unlike him
to be unable to touch the ball.
**[19:48] Re**
*Miyuki-kun.*
**[19:51] (Flashback) Re**
I'm taking Furuya-kun to the hospital.
**[19:53] (Flashback) Re**
Do you want to come?
**[19:54] (Flashback) Mi**
Me?
**[19:56] (Flashback) Mi**
I'm fine.
**[19:58] (Flashback) Mi**
I also want to watch the next game.
**[20:02] (Flashback) Ka**
Are you really okay?
**[20:06] (Flashback) Mi**
Yes, sir.
**[20:07] (Flashback) Mi**
I'm fine.
**[20:15] Sa**
What's done is done!
**[20:17] Sa**
Don't let it get to you, Captain!
**[20:19] Mi**
Hey, thanks for the drink.
**[20:21] Sa**
But you're the cleanup, you know?
**[20:24] Sa**
The cleanup!
**[20:25] Mi**
Don't be so loud.
**[20:28] Mi**
They start with their three-hole next.
**[20:31] Mi**
You'd better be ready for it.
**[20:33] Sa**
I'm totally ready to crash and burn!
**[20:36] Mi**
We can't have you crash and burn.
**[20:39] Mi**
Let's get the first batter out.
**[20:41] Sa**
Yes, sir!
***SIGN*** One out, and the bases are loaded.
***SIGN*** The fifth batter, Maezono, is up!
**[20:51] Ka**
*Be careful not to pop up the high pitches.*
**[20:55] Ka**
*You choose which pitch to hit.*
**[20:59] Ka**
*It's up to you two to get a run.*
**[21:03] R1**
Their five-hole's up with the bases loaded.
**[21:06] R1**
If they can't score again
like in the third inning...
**[21:10] R2**
Todoroki-kun's pitches are unpredictable.
**[21:15] R2**
*Yakushi might take the upper hand here.*
**[21:20] Ma**
*Damn!*
**[21:22] (Flashback) Mi**
Sorry.
**[21:23] Ma**
*It's not like you to apologize.*
**[21:27] Ma**
*If you have to apologize for not performing,*
**[21:30] Ma**
*how many times do I have to apologize?*
**[21:35] Ma**
*Wait a minute.*
**[21:37] Ma**
*Did that moron...*
**[21:40] Ma**
*...get hurt from the tackle yesterday?*
**[21:50] Ku**
*Roll it, Zono!*
**[21:54] Ku**
*If you roll it, I'll score!*
**[23:30] Ma**
He's not the type to tell people he's hurt.
**[23:33] Ma**
I always knew that.
**[23:34] Ka**
I don't care if you're the captain and cleanup.
If you're dead weight, you're out.
**[23:38] Mi**
I won't go against your decisions.
**[23:40] Ka**
You can blame me all you want.
**[23:42] Ma**
I told myself I'd support him,
yet I couldn't notice his resolve?
**[23:46] Ma**
I fail as a vice captain.
**[23:47] Ka**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Field.
***SIGN*** The Field
**[23:51] Ma**
Let's win the national title!
# 45 - The Field
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***SIGN*** One out, and the bases are loaded in the top of the fifth.
***SIGN*** Seido's looking to take back the lead here.
***SIGN*** Let's see how Todoroki will pitch with the bases loaded.
***SIGN*** It goes wide, and it's a ball!
**[00:17] Mi**
Raichi, stay calm!
**[00:19] Sa**
Just pitch down the middle!
***SIGN*** Second pitch!
***SIGN*** Foul!
***SIGN*** With one out and the bases loaded, the count is 1-1.
***SIGN*** Can Seido take back the lead immediately after giving it up?
**[00:39] SS**
Hit it away, Maezono!
**[00:42] SS**
Maezono!
**[00:44] S1**
Zono-senpai!
**[00:45] S2**
Come on!
**[00:46] SS**
Hit it away, Maezono!
***SIGN*** The Field
**[02:26] YC**
Don't think too hard, Raichi!
**[02:29] YC**
Just throw into the mitt!
**[02:32] Sa**
Zo! No! Zono!
**[02:34] Sa**
Zo! No! Zono!
**[02:36] Sa**
Zono, Zono, Zono!
**[02:38] Ka**
That's Zono-*senpai*!
**[02:40] Mi**
* He only throws fastballs,*
* but he has zero control.*
**[02:46] Mi**
* He takes such a wide stride*
* and pitches with his entire body,*
**[02:50] Mi**
*so the high pitches rise even higher*
**[02:53] Mi**
*at the plate.*
**[02:57] Um**
Ball!
**[02:59] S1**
Nice! Good eye!
**[03:00] S2**
Good eye!
**[03:14] Sa**
Zo! No! San!
**[03:19] Ma**
*He's not the type to tell people he's hurt.*
**[03:22] Ma**
*I always knew that.*
**[03:25] Ma**
*How could I have been so dense?*
**[03:29] (Flashback) Mi**
I want to be greedy about winning.
**[03:34] Ma**
*That's what he said in the very beginning.*
**[03:38] (Flashback) Ka**
Miyuki's going to have
a lot on his shoulders.
**[03:42] (Flashback) Ka**
It's up to you two to support him.
**[03:47] Ma**
* I told myself I'd support him,*
* yet I couldn't notice his resolve?*
**[03:54] Ma**
*I've failed as a vice captain.*
**[04:13] Y1**
Nice! You've got him cornered!
**[04:14] S1**
You've got this!
**[04:16] Sa**
Your timing's good, Zono-senpai!
**[04:18] Y1**
Get aggressive, Raichi!
**[04:20] Y2**
*Don't worry about control.*
**[04:22] Y2**
*Just overpower him, Raichi!*
**[04:25] Ku**
*Smack it, Zono!*
**[04:27] Is**
* Don't let a makeshift pitcher*
* control the game!*
**[04:31] Is**
*Hit it, Zono!*
**[04:32] Is**
*You have to hit it!*
**[04:42] C1**
Oh, that's a ball.
**[04:43] C2**
It's a full count.
**[04:46] Ra**
*Three balls.*
**[04:51] Y1**
You've got this!
**[04:53] Y2**
Get aggressive!
**[04:53] Y3**
Raichi!
**[04:55] Ra**
*Crap.*
**[04:57] Ra**
*What's happening?*
**[05:01] Ra**
*He's so close.*
**[05:07] Ra**
* I didn't know the mound*
* was such a scary place.*
***SIGN*** The fly goes into the right field!
***SIGN*** Maezono swung late into the hit,
***SIGN*** but it's going straight for Hirahata in the outfield!
***SIGN*** Does it give enough time for Kuramochi to run home?
***SIGN*** Kuramochi scores!
***SIGN*** Seido ties the game!
***SIGN*** A high ball! Shirasu fights for a base on balls, and the bases are loaded again.
***SIGN*** Todoroki has lost his control this inning.
**[06:14] C1**
Where are the strikes?
**[06:16] I1**
He's getting inconsistent again.
**[06:19] Na**
It's your job as a pitcher to advance
the game regardless of your daily condition.
**[06:25] Na**
You can't call him a pitcher if he
can't even advance an inning consistently.
**[06:31] I1**
He's mad.
**[06:33] I2**
Yes, he is.
**[06:35] R1**
Making the call to switch might be difficult.
**[06:38] R2**
He's an unpredictable pitcher, after all.
**[06:47] YC**
*He's noticed.*
**[06:51] YC**
*No.*
**[06:52] YC**
*The Seido batters made him notice...*
**[06:55] ---**
*...what kind of place the mound is.*
***SIGN*** The first pitch goes wide, and it's a ball!
**[07:06] Sa**
It's not so easy!
**[07:08] Y1**
You've got this!
**[07:09] Y1**
Get aggressive, Raichi!
**[07:11] Y2**
Right down the middle!
**[07:13] YC**
*Looks like I've got no choice.*
**[07:17] YC**
* Unlike batters and fielders*
* who are on the receiving end,*
**[07:21] YC**
*pitchers have to initiate the play.*
**[07:26] YC**
*It's outside his field.*
**[07:28] YC**
*The style of play is different.*
**[07:32] YC**
I'm switching pitchers!
**[07:35] Mi**
Me?
**[07:36] YC**
*He pitched a lot yesterday,*
**[07:39] YC**
*so I wanted to let him rest a little longer,*
**[07:43] YC**
*but sorry, Sanada.*
**[07:45] YC**
*Looks like I need you again.*
**[07:48] Sa**
In this situation?
***SIGN*** Yakushi High School has announced a swap in positions.
***SIGN*** Mishima-kun, third baseman, will cover first.
***SIGN*** Todoroki-kun, pitcher, will cover third.
***SIGN*** Sanada-kun, first baseman, will pitch.
**[08:14] Sa**
Considering the situation,
**[08:16] Sa**
we may have to give up a run.
**[08:20] Sa**
They say balls come to you
right as you switch.
**[08:23] Sa**
So be on alert, you two!
**[08:35] Sa**
Don't laugh it off and say something.
**[08:38] R1**
Two outs, bases loaded, and one ball.
**[08:41] R1**
They're bringing in their ace.
**[08:44] R2**
Yeah.
**[08:44] R2**
The coach made a decision
after seeing Todoroki-kun's condition.
**[08:48] R2**
They're all in the right positions now.
**[08:50] R2**
This is Yakushi's best formation.
**[08:57] Mi**
Raichi, here goes!
**[09:02] Ra**
There!
**[09:05] Mi**
Hey!
**[09:06] Mi**
Where are you throwing, stupid?
**[09:08] Mi**
Die!
**[09:09] Mi**
Don't make me run!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[09:18] (Flashback) Ka**
The count's 1-0.
**[09:21] (Flashback) Ka**
Sanada's pitches are based on fastballs,
like the two-seamer and the cutter ball.
**[09:27] (Flashback) Ka**
Swing at his first pitch.
**[09:29] (Flashback) Ka**
An inside pitch.
**[09:30] Um**
Play!
**[09:33] Sa**
Now, then...
**[09:40] Sa**
I'm right behind you!
**[09:42] Sa**
Do I need to say anything more?
**[09:46] Mi**
*That idiot's next.*
**[09:48] Mi**
* You're the only one who can*
* take down Sanada before he gets going.*
**[09:52] Mi**
*Come on, Higasa.*
**[09:58] y1**
*He's going to be swinging aggressively,*
**[10:01] y1**
* so let's jam him and make him*
* hit an infield grounder.*
**[10:04] Sa**
*I agree.*
**[10:08] S1**
Higasa!
**[10:09] Y1**
Shun! Let's do it!
**[10:11] R1**
He's their ace, after all.
**[10:14] R2**
Yeah.
**[10:15] R2**
What happens against this batter
**[10:17] R2**
will have a huge impact
on the rest of the game.
**[10:21] YC**
* There's no one else better suited*
* to pitch in this situation.*
**[10:26] YC**
*Go get him, Sanada.*
**[10:30] S1**
Go for it, Higasa!
**[10:31] S2**
You've got this!
**[10:32] Ka**
Come on, Higasa-senpai!
**[10:34] Ry**
Destroy him!
**[10:44] Ra**
* Sanada-senpai and Miss-shima*
* always pitch under that pressure.*
**[10:49] Ra**
Wow!
**[10:50] Ra**
Wow! Wow!
**[10:53] Sa**
*Calm down.*
**[10:57] Sa**
*He's coming for my first pitch.*
**[11:02] Hi**
*Focus on the first pitch.*
**[11:05] Sa**
*I can't mess this up.*
**[11:09] Hi**
*Focus right here.*
**[11:13] Sa**
*How thrilling!*
**[11:15] Hi**
*Focus right here!*
**[11:23] Sa**
*He's coming for my first pitch.*
**[11:28] Sa**
*I can't mess this up.*
**[11:32] Hi**
*Focus right here.*
**[11:36] Sa**
*How thrilling!*
**[11:47] Sa**
Raichi!
**[11:49] Ra**
*The batter was looking for this pitch,*
**[11:53] Ra**
*but he got him with one pitch.*
**[11:57] Ra**
*Pitchers are amazing.*
**[12:02] Ra**
*Baseball is deep!*
**[12:06] YY**
Raichi!
**[12:08] YY**
Don't throw wild!
**[12:10] Ra**
Ayy!
***SIGN*** Th-That's the out!
***SIGN*** The ace, Sanada, stops Seido with just one pitch!
**[12:25] Sa**
* I'm not good enough to prevent*
* the hit from going to Raichi.*
**[12:31] Sa**
*So all I can do is just trust my teammates.*
**[12:37] Ra**
Wow!
**[12:38] Ra**
Nada-senpai, super cool!
**[12:40] Ra**
Super Nada!
**[12:43] YC**
This is our ace!
**[12:45] YC**
Man, that felt good!
**[12:46] Sa**
Does this family love me?
**[12:48] Y1**
Raichi! Don't weigh Sanada down!
**[12:51] Y2**
Take back the runs with your bat!
**[12:57] Hi**
The pitch dropped more than I expected.
***SIGN*** What...
**[13:01] Ku**
Damn.
**[13:02] Ku**
*So that's Sanada's two-seamer.*
**[13:07] Ra**
That was so cool!
**[13:08] Sa**
Are you crying?
**[13:11] Mi**
* I guess we're not the only ones*
* who've changed since the practice game.*
***SIGN*** Seido
***SIGN*** Yakushi
**[13:18] C1**
We managed to tie the game,
**[13:20] C1**
but we only got one run
with the bases loaded.
**[13:22] C2**
It's better than nothing.
**[13:24] C1**
It would've been better
if we'd scored off the ace.
**[13:28] C2**
I'm worried about how Miyuki's been
underperforming today.
**[13:35] Ma**
Miyuki, can you do it?
**[13:42] Mi**
Do what?
**[13:43] Ma**
"Do what"?
**[13:44] Ma**
Because you're...
**[13:46] Ku**
Zono.
**[13:47] Ku**
Let's focus on the defense.
**[13:49] Ku**
We're up against tough batters this inning.
**[13:51] Ma**
Yeah, but...
**[13:53] Ku**
Drop it.
**[13:53] Ma**
Wait a minute, Kuramochi!
**[13:56] Ma**
Don't tell me you knew!
**[14:03] Ku**
*Damn.*
**[14:04] Ma**
Say something, Kuramochi!
**[14:06] Ku**
Who cares about that right now?
**[14:07] Ma**
I do!
**[14:09] Sh**
Calm down, Zono.
**[14:11] Ku**
So how are you, Miyuki?
**[14:22] Mi**
I personally feel like I'm playing as usual,
**[14:26] Mi**
but I fail as the cleanup for being
unable to score so many times.
**[14:33] Sa**
That's right!
**[14:34] Sa**
He's doing his best, and this is his best!
**[14:37] Sa**
Please don't be so hard on him for failing!
**[14:40] Ha**
Eijun-kun, shut up.
**[14:41] Ha**
Don't say a word.
**[14:46] Mi**
If it looks like I'm dragging
the team down with the way I play,
**[14:50] Mi**
please switch me out any time.
**[14:57] Ot**
Switch you out?
**[14:58] Ot**
Miyuki?
**[15:06] (Flashback) Mi**
Using fastballs well against Sanada
**[15:08] (Flashback) Mi**
and throwing a sinker at the right time
against Todoroki will be important, Ono.
**[15:11] (Flashback) On**
Oh?
**[15:12] (Flashback) On**
Yeah.
**[15:14] (Flashback) Mi**
I want to watch it from the side.
**[15:16] (Flashback) Mi**
Can you catch for him, Ono?
**[15:21] Mi**
I won't go against your decisions.
**[15:28] Ta**
What's happening in front of the dugout?
**[15:35] Ra**
Sawamura, you're mine!
**[15:37] Mi**
He's mine first!
**[15:41] Is**
The tackle yesterday?
**[15:43] S1**
It was right on.
**[15:45] S2**
Is he injured?
**[15:46] S2**
He didn't look injured.
**[15:48] S2**
At least last night.
**[15:49] S3**
He's playing normally now, too.
**[15:52] S4**
Wait a minute!
**[15:53] S4**
He's the captain, cleanup,
and the most important player on the field.
**[15:57] S4**
If he can't play, what's going to happen?
**[16:01] Ry**
Maybe that's why he kept it quiet?
**[16:05] Is**
*Damn.*
**[16:07] Is**
*That idiot.*
**[16:11] Ka**
Okay.
**[16:13] Ka**
So you'll walk off when I say you're done?
**[16:18] Ot**
*Wait a minute. Switch Miyuki out?*
**[16:24] Ka**
I don't care if you're
the captain and cleanup.
**[16:27] Ka**
If I think keeping you in
hurts the team or even yourself,
**[16:30] Ka**
I'm switching you out.
**[16:31] Ka**
I don't care how you feel.
**[16:33] Ka**
The moment I see you unfit,
**[16:35] Ka**
I'm taking you out.
**[16:37] Ka**
You can hate me all you want.
**[16:45] Sa**
S-So harsh.
**[16:49] Ka**
However...
**[16:51] Ka**
...I'm not the one playing the game.
**[16:53] Ka**
You guys on the field are.
**[16:59] Ka**
There are people in the stands.
**[17:04] Ka**
There are people in the dugout.
**[17:09] Ka**
You're all representing everyone
to play on the field.
**[17:15] Ka**
If you're playing, don't be half-hearted.
**[17:18] Ka**
Give everything you have to each play.
**[17:30] Ka**
Go show me...
**[17:32] Ka**
...Seido's baseball!
**[17:39] Sa**
Okay, I'll show you!
**[17:46] Mi**
Ono.
**[17:48] Mi**
Be ready.
**[17:50] Mi**
If I mess up, he's actually gonna take me out.
**[17:59] Mi**
Sawamura, let's get the first batter out.
**[18:02] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[18:03] Ma**
Get aggressive!
**[18:04] Ma**
We're starting with their three-hole.
**[18:06] Sh**
Prepare yourself!
**[18:07] Ha**
You're looking good today.
**[18:10] Ku**
Don't mess up!
**[18:13] Mi**
Looks like they're losing their patience.
**[18:17] Sa**
Bring it on!
**[18:20] Mi**
Let's do this!
**[18:21] SS**
Yeah!
**[18:24] YC**
Good for them to have a meeting here.
**[18:27] YC**
They retightened their screws.
**[18:29] Sa**
How scary.
**[18:31] YC**
They may still have cards up their sleeves,
**[18:33] YC**
but we're all out of surprises.
**[18:36] YC**
It's all on you guys now.
**[18:42] YC**
It's up to you guys to take the win!
**[18:45] YY**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Bottom of the fifth, Yakushi is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting third and first baseman, Mishima-kun.
**[19:02] Mi**
*This batter's good,*
**[19:06] Mi**
*but we can't allow a runner before Todoroki.*
**[19:10] Mi**
*Let's pitch a four-seamer, low and away.*
**[19:27] Um**
Strike!
**[19:30] Ma**
Nice one!
**[19:31] Ha**
Nice pitch!
**[19:33] Ku**
Keep it up!
**[19:35] Mi**
*That pitch was perfect.*
**[19:36] Mi**
*It gave me goosebumps.*
**[19:40] Mi**
*Next up...*
**[19:46] Mi**
*A crossfire pitch to the inside.*
**[19:51] C1**
He got him with two pitches.
**[19:56] Mi**
*It'll be your first time today.*
**[20:00] Mi**
*I think you have to use it.*
**[20:05] Ma**
*Damn it.*
**[20:07] Y1**
Come on, Yuta!
**[20:09] Y2**
You've got this!
**[20:11] Ka**
Sawamura!
**[20:11] S1**
Let's go!
**[20:12] Ka**
Stay calm!
**[20:17] (Flashback) Ka**
If you're playing, don't be half-hearted.
**[20:20] (Flashback) Ka**
Give everything you have to each play.
**[20:24] Mi**
*I was scared that I'd cause a problem*
**[20:27] Mi**
*for the team.*
**[20:31] Mi**
*I didn't want*
**[20:33] Mi**
*to lower everyone's morale because of me.*
**[20:38] Mi**
*But...*
**[20:41] Mi**
* ...maybe I should've been*
* more straightforward.*
**[20:52] Mi**
*Let's do this!*
**[21:11] Um**
Strike! Batter out!
**[21:15] Mi**
Okay!
***SIGN*** A swinging strike out!
**[21:19] S1**
Yeah!
**[21:20] Is**
Sawamura, nice pitch!
**[21:22] Ha**
Nice pitch!
**[21:24] Ku**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
***SIGN*** Sawamura's looking good on the mound
***SIGN*** striking out the three-hole, Mishima, with a change-up!
***SIGN*** But the battle doesn't end yet.
***SIGN*** Next up is Yakushi's cleanup, Raichi Todoroki.
***SIGN*** He got a home run his last at bat.
***SIGN*** What's Sawamura's plan here?
**[23:30] Mi**
We've tied the game,
**[23:32] Mi**
but Yakushi's next batter
is Raichi Todoroki.
**[23:35] Sa**
If we don't win here,
we can't go to nationals.
**[23:37] Sa**
We won't get many chances like this
in Tokyo with so many strong schools.
**[23:41] Sa**
I won't let this chance slip by!
**[23:43] Re**
Miyuki-kun!
**[23:44] Re**
Don't tell me you've forgotten
about what happened to Chris-kun!
**[23:49] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
The Decision.
***SIGN*** The Decision
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 46 - The Decision
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***SIGN*** Sawamura's looking good on the mound
***SIGN*** striking out the three-hole, Mishima, with a change-up!
***SIGN*** But the battle doesn't end yet.
***SIGN*** Next up is Yakushi's cleanup, Raichi Todoroki.
***SIGN*** He got a home run his last at bat.
***SIGN*** What's Sawamura's plan here?
***SIGN*** The Decision
**[01:55] C1**
*Sawmaura pitched a breaking ball?*
**[01:58] C2**
*A change-up, too!*
**[02:08] Ra**
*He's evolving!*
**[02:10] Ra**
*He's evolving!*
**[02:12] Ra**
*Great!*
**[02:15] Sa**
*It's different.*
**[02:18] Sa**
*I'm different now.*
**[02:26] (Flashback) Ka**
In this game, no matter
who you're up against,
**[02:29] (Flashback) Ka**
don't run away.
**[02:32] Oc**
* I'm worried about his track record.*
* Don't be reckless.*
**[02:36] Mi**
*I want to use the change-up as bait,*
**[02:38] Mi**
*but I'm scared it might go a little high.*
**[02:41] Mi**
* Should I go with the pitch*
* he's feeling really good about?*
**[02:47] Mi**
* The pitch he couldn't throw*
* in the summer practice game.*
**[02:50] Mi**
*Let's say hello with this.*
**[02:58] Mi**
*A fastball*
**[03:01] Mi**
*to the inside.*
**[03:03] C1**
Another inside pitch?
**[03:05] C2**
They're getting aggressive again.
**[03:06] C3**
They're not scared at all.
**[03:09] YC**
* I don't like how they're not using Furuya,*
* who's most effective against us.*
**[03:14] YC**
* Remind him just how scary you are*
* with a big one, Raichi.*
**[03:19] C1**
Sawamura!
**[03:20] C2**
Raichi!
**[03:20] C3**
Come on, Sawamura!
**[03:22] C4**
A big one, Raichi!
**[03:24] Sa**
*Relax my body,*
**[03:27] Sa**
*and focus on my fingertips.*
**[03:32] Sa**
*Right here!*
***SIGN*** Into left field!
**[03:55] Ra**
*I got overpowered?*
**[03:57] YC**
*Why'd you hit that difficult pitch?*
**[04:00] YC**
*You should've let that one go!*
***SIGN*** Mmmmmmm
***SIGN*** Th...
***SIGN*** Th... That was
**[04:05] Sa**
That was my best pitch.
***SIGN*** Th... That was my best pitch.
**[04:07] Ma**
He jammed it!
**[04:08] Ha**
Yeah, it was a good pitch!
**[04:11] Sa**
Don't try to console me!
**[04:13] Sa**
It'll only make me weak!
**[04:16] Mi**
*He's really frustrated.*
**[04:18] Mi**
*He must've had a lot of confidence.*
**[04:21] Mi**
*But he gave up a home run in the summer.*
**[04:24] Mi**
*That's a passing grade.*
**[04:31] Mi**
*Switch gears.*
**[04:33] Mi**
*We have another scary batter.*
**[04:36] Sa**
*He jammed Raichi with his fastball.*
**[04:39] Sa**
*That's pretty impressive.*
**[04:44] Sa**
Damn you!
**[04:47] Mi**
*Todoroki's a fast runner, too.*
**[04:49] Mi**
*Don't let him get a big lead.*
**[04:53] Mi**
* In the first at-bat,*
* he swung at Kawakami's slider.*
**[04:57] Mi**
*In the second, he swung at a fastball.*
**[05:00] Mi**
*I think he's mainly good at hitting fastballs,*
**[05:04] Mi**
*but I'll have to check first.*
**[05:08] Mi**
*A moving fastball to the outside.*
**[05:11] Mi**
*If the runner runs, pitch it wide.*
**[05:20] C1**
He's going for it!
**[05:23] Is**
No hesitation!
***SIGN*** He steals second base!
***SIGN*** The runner's now in scoring position!
**[05:41] Ma**
*Did he... misthrow?*
**[05:46] Ma**
*Miyuki...*
**[05:48] Mi**
Time out, please.
**[05:49] Um**
Time out!
**[05:54] Mi**
The runner might run again,
**[05:56] Mi**
but don't worry about that.
**[05:58] Mi**
That batter is a bigger problem.
**[06:02] Mi**
We got a free strike.
**[06:05] Mi**
I want to pitch one to the inside
before finishing him with a change-up.
**[06:12] Mi**
Can you do it?
**[06:14] Sa**
More like, can you?
**[06:17] (Flashback) Sa**
Don't put everything on your back
just because you're the captain.
***SIGN*** One out and a runner on second in the bottom of the fifth.
***SIGN*** Yakushi is looking to take the lead.
***SIGN*** Sanada earned the winning runs last game.
**[06:34] Y1**
Sanada!
**[06:37] Y2**
Sanada-senpai!
***SIGN*** Can Seido's first-year southpaw, Sawamura, remain stouthearted
***SIGN*** against Yakushi's five-hole batter?
**[06:45] Is**
Sawamura, look around you!
**[06:48] Is**
Pitch to contact!
**[06:52] Mi**
*Damn.*
**[06:54] Sa**
Just wait behind the plate!
**[06:56] Sa**
Like a boss!
**[06:58] Mi**
You're so loud!
**[07:01] Sa**
I don't care how much of a slump you're in.
**[07:04] Sa**
I'll throw my best pitch
into your mitt every time!
**[07:10] Mi**
*A slump?*
**[07:12] Mi**
*He doesn't disappoint me.*
**[07:14] Mi**
*What an idiot.*
**[07:16] Mi**
* I didn't want him to worry*
* about me, anyway,*
**[07:21] Mi**
* so if he's able to focus on pitching,*
* there's nothing better.*
**[07:26] Mi**
*He's really good against fastballs.*
**[07:29] Mi**
* If you don't pitch your best,*
* he'll smack it away.*
**[07:32] Mi**
*Give me a cutter into his chest.*
**[07:40] Mi**
*Don't let me down.*
**[07:44] Sa**
*Bring it on.*
**[07:46] Sa**
*He's looking fired up.*
**[07:50] Sa**
*You won't have your way.*
**[07:52] Sa**
*Not this time.*
**[07:54] Y1**
Sanada! Come on!
**[07:57] Ka**
Get aggressive, Wamura!
**[07:59] Sa**
*We've made it to the final undefeated,*
**[08:03] Sa**
*but if we don't win today, we can't advance.*
**[08:06] Sa**
*Tokyo is full of strong teams.*
**[08:09] Sa**
*We might not get another chance.*
**[08:12] Sa**
*I won't let it go.*
**[08:14] Mi**
*He regripped!*
**[08:22] Sa**
*This time,*
**[08:26] Sa**
*we're going to the nationals!*
**[08:32] S1**
Center!
**[08:33] Y1**
Raichi, halfway!
**[08:36] Sa**
*He jammed me.*
**[08:38] Sa**
*He's giving me everything, too!*
**[08:40] Sa**
Tojo!
**[08:41] Sa**
Fall!
***SIGN*** The ball drops right in front of the center fielder.
***SIGN*** The runner on second can't get home.
**[08:50] Sa**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** It's one out with runners on first and third now.
**[08:54] Y1**
Sanada-senpai.
**[08:56] Mi**
A hit is a hit!
Doesn't have to look pretty.
**[09:00] Sa**
Karma, you know?
**[09:03] Y1**
Shun, you...
**[09:05] Sa**
Oh? Yeah.
**[09:08] Sa**
I couldn't help yelling.
**[09:11] Sa**
I mean, who could hold it in?
**[09:15] Sa**
*Let's do it, Captain.*
**[09:19] Y1**
Sanada.
**[09:22] Sa**
It's raining ugly hits again!
**[09:24] Sa**
Life is hard!
**[09:26] YC**
*Damn that pitcher.*
**[09:28] YC**
*He jammed both Raichi and Sanada.*
**[09:32] YC**
*Did he also just pitch...*
**[09:34] YC**
*...a cutter?*
**[09:38] Mi**
*Those were Sawamura's best two pitches today.*
**[09:42] Mi**
* Yet they both managed*
* to hit them to the outfield.*
**[09:44] Mi**
*How scary.*
**[09:47] Mi**
*But this is the true test.*
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and right fielder, Hirahata-kun.
**[09:52] Mi**
*We stop them here.*
***SIGN*** Seido's infield is moving up a bit.
**[10:01] C1**
Are they trying to make a double play?
**[10:04] C2**
What about a squeeze bunt?
**[10:05] C3**
Yakushi wouldn't do that.
**[10:07] YC**
*He's good enough to jam Raichi and Sanada.*
**[10:10] YC**
*I can't get mad at them for saving their ace.*
**[10:14] YC**
*We need all the runs we can get,*
**[10:16] YC**
*or we could lose this.*
**[10:19] YC**
*What's the plan?*
**[10:22] YC**
*I can't hesitate.*
**[10:25] YC**
* It's worse to try something*
* different and mess up.*
**[10:30] YC**
*He gave up a double play,*
**[10:32] YC**
*but the hit itself was pretty good.*
**[10:36] YC**
*Believe in your swing, Hirahata!*
**[10:41] Y1**
Hirahata!
**[10:42] S1**
Sawamura!
**[10:43] Y2**
Come on, Hirahata!
**[10:44] Y3**
Let's get it!
**[10:46] Ma**
Sawamura! We're here for you!
**[10:49] Mi**
* Let's pitch moving fastballs*
* and make him hit a grounder.*
**[10:53] Y1**
* Our best three batters*
* had trouble hitting his pitch.*
**[10:57] Y1**
*Can I do it?*
**[10:59] Y1**
*How do I do it?*
**[11:01] Y1**
*The coach is giving me his complete trust.*
**[11:03] YC**
*You can do this.*
**[11:07] Y1**
*Raichi and Sanada created this opportunity.*
**[11:11] Y1**
*I have to pull through.*
**[11:15] Y1**
*What can I do?*
**[11:17] Y1**
*What can I do?*
**[11:21] Mi**
*A safety squeeze?*
**[11:25] Mi**
*A safety squeeze?*
**[11:27] Y1**
*If I roll it...*
**[11:29] Y1**
*If I roll it along the line,*
**[11:31] Y1**
*Raichi can run home.*
**[11:34] Y1**
*I just need to roll it.*
**[11:41] Um**
Foul!
**[11:42] C1**
Oh! He messed up!
**[11:45] C2**
Yakushi went for a squeeze?
**[11:47] C3**
Was that the coach's decision?
**[11:48] C4**
It might have been the batter's.
**[11:50] YC**
*Damn.*
**[11:51] YC**
*That idiot.*
**[11:53] YC**
*I told him to trust his swing.*
**[11:57] YC**
*You've been swinging every day,*
**[11:59] YC**
*even in the rain and on off-days.*
**[12:02] YC**
*You've put in the work.*
**[12:05] YC**
*Let me give you a real order, then.*
**[12:09] YC**
* This is something only*
* you can do, Captain!*
**[12:16] Mi**
*The bunt wasn't the coach's order.*
**[12:20] Mi**
*Give me another moving fastball...*
**[12:24] Mi**
*...to the outside.*
***SIGN*** The second one goes a little wide, and it's a ball!
**[12:29] Mi**
*They didn't react that time.*
**[12:32] Mi**
* Did they give up after seeing*
* how much Sawamura's pitch moves?*
**[12:38] Mi**
*But let's be careful.*
**[12:40] Mi**
*Another one to the outside.*
**[12:42] Mi**
*A four-seamer this time.*
**[12:49] Ma**
Squeeze bunt!
**[12:54] (Flashback) YC**
Hey, you're good at bunts.
**[12:56] (Flashback) YC**
Hirahata, was it?
**[12:57] (Flashback) Y1**
Yes. Thank you, sir.
**[12:59] (Flashback) YC**
Make sure you practice swinging, too.
**[13:02] (Flashback) YC**
I won't use players who can't hit,
even if they're good at bunts.
**[13:14] Y1**
* I was really fortunate*
* to have met these two.*
**[13:21] Y1**
*He had so much talent.*
***SIGN*** Baseball Journal - Ryo Hirahata
**[13:24] Y1**
* The little confidence I had*
* was completely stripped away.*
**[13:28] Y1**
* I stopped expecting*
* too much out of myself.*
**[13:32] Y1**
*But it made me face reality in a good way.*
***SIGN*** Be flexible and reactive. Don't stand in the batter's box with an empty head. The situation changes constantly. Never stop thinking.
**[13:37] Y1**
*This is where I start.*
***SIGN*** Confidence comes from practice. Step by step. Never give up! I can do better!
**[13:41] Y1**
*What can I do?*
***SIGN*** I want to get better! I can do more! Way more!
**[13:44] Y1**
*What do I want to do?*
***SIGN*** I can't let them down!
I want to go to nationals!
**[13:48] Y1**
*How do I live?*
**[13:56] Mi**
*First base!*
***SIGN*** Home in!
***SIGN*** The squeeze bunt succeeds!
***SIGN*** Yakushi takes the lead!
**[14:11] YC**
*You did well, Captain.*
**[14:15] YC**
*You wanted a run, no matter what.*
**[14:17] YC**
*But so did everyone else.*
**[14:21] YC**
*I'll take responsibility for the calls.*
**[14:24] YC**
* You kids on the field*
* just do whatever you want!*
**[14:31] Oc**
*W-We gave up runs in two consecutive innings!*
**[14:34] Oc**
*He seems to be in good condition.*
**[14:37] Oc**
*So it must be a match-up issue!*
**[14:40] Sa**
Damn it!
**[14:43] Ku**
That's it. Get it all out.
**[14:45] Mi**
Sawamura. Runner's on second.
**[14:48] Mi**
Save the reviewing for after we get the out!
**[14:50] Ma**
Two outs!
**[14:51] Ku**
We'll turn it around, easy!
**[14:53] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[14:55] Ku**
That's the spirit!
**[14:57] R1**
I never thought Yakushi would squeeze bunt.
**[15:00] R1**
They're really trying to win here.
**[15:03] R2**
Yeah.
**[15:04] R2**
*But it's just the fifth inning.*
**[15:08] R2**
*Are they doing whatever it takes to win?*
**[15:10] R2**
* Or were they forced*
* to score outside their style?*
**[15:17] YC**
Damn.
**[15:18] S1**
H-Hey!
**[15:20] S1**
Don't throw all out!
**[15:26] Sa**
Furuya!
**[15:31] Mi**
*Hey.*
**[15:33] Mi**
*It's too soon for you.*
**[15:36] Sa**
It's not your turn yet!
**[15:38] Sa**
Go sit back down!
***SIGN*** Ignore
**[15:41] Fu**
Says the guy who's usually loud.
***SIGN*** Batting seventh, Abe hits a grounder to second to give up the third out.
***SIGN*** We're going into the second half of the Fall Tokyo Tournament Final.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** It's Seido High School versus Yakushi High School,
***SIGN*** and we go into the sixth inning with Yakushi in the lead, 3-4.
***SIGN*** Top of the sixth. Seido is up to bat.
**[16:07] An**
Let's go back to the dugout.
***SIGN*** Batting eighth and pitcher, Sawamura-kun.
**[16:10] Sa**
That's me!
**[16:12] Ka**
Are you happy now?
**[16:16] C1**
Sawamura!
**[16:17] C1**
We don't expect much from you!
**[16:19] C2**
Just swing three times!
**[16:20] C3**
If you hit, it's a miracle!
**[16:24] R1**
Raise your arm.
**[16:29] R1**
Does it hurt?
**[16:30] Mi**
No.
**[16:32] R1**
How's this?
**[16:34] R1**
Now look sideways.
**[16:38] R1**
Looks like twisting it hurts.
**[16:41] R1**
Nothing's broken,
**[16:43] R1**
but he is having pain,
**[16:45] R1**
so his oblique muscles might be injured.
**[16:51] R1**
It could potentially be a muscle tear.
**[16:54] R1**
Considering it's the oblique muscles,
**[16:56] R1**
it will most assuredly affect his performance.
**[16:59] R1**
It's a hard call to make,
since he's saying he can manage.
**[17:06] R1**
* To be honest, I never expected*
* his ribs to be hurt from his plays.*
**[17:12] R1**
*I doubt the opponent can tell, either.*
**[17:16] R1**
*What incredible willpower he has.*
**[17:24] Re**
Why didn't you tell us yesterday?
**[17:27] Re**
You know very well what happened
to Chris-kun when he was injured.
**[17:36] Mi**
Well...
**[17:38] Mi**
We have a long break after today,
**[17:40] Mi**
so I thought I could last a day.
**[17:42] Re**
What are you saying?
**[17:44] Re**
We have the Jingu Tournament
coming up soon,
**[17:46] Re**
and you're the one who's going
to pay the price for hiding an injury!
**[17:52] Mi**
If we don't win today, there's no
Jingu Tournament or spring invitational for us,
**[17:57] Mi**
Rei-chan.
**[18:02] Mi**
Not to mention...
**[18:04] Mi**
...the coach will leave, too.
**[18:13] Ku**
If you couldn't play, you'd say so, right?
**[18:16] Ku**
He hasn't said anything,
so it means he can play.
**[18:22] Re**
Kuramochi-kun.
**[18:24] Ma**
You try to be way too cool!
**[18:26] Ma**
You need to tell us when you get hurt!
**[18:29] Ka**
Yeah, you pretend
to worry about other people.
**[18:31] Sh**
Seriously.
**[18:32] Sh**
You're so stubborn
when it comes to baseball.
**[18:35] Mi**
Yep.
**[18:36] Mi**
I've left the decision to the coach.
**[18:39] Mi**
So long as I'm on the field, I'll do my best.
**[18:43] Ku**
Yes.
**[18:45] Ku**
I'll make the call based on his plays.
**[18:47] Ku**
I've already told them that.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
**[19:04] Sa**
Look closer, Aso-senpai!
***SIGN*** Grounder to first
**[19:06] Sa**
His pitch isn't hard to hit!
**[19:08] Ka**
He's trying to pretend
his at-bat didn't happen.
**[19:11] As**
*Shut up, stupid!*
**[19:17] As**
*Don't take me lightly!*
**[19:20] C1**
It's headed for the shortstop!
**[19:21] C2**
There's no speed!
**[19:25] Um**
Safe!
**[19:27] As**
That's right!
**[19:29] As**
Did you see that?
**[19:31] Ku**
* Don't do what you're not*
* used to doing. You'll get hurt.*
**[19:37] Sa**
*I allowed a runner.*
**[19:40] Sa**
*This is where things get annoying.*
**[19:49] Sa**
*Or rather, where things get fun!*
**[19:54] Sa**
*I've gotta be super positive!*
**[19:58] Sa**
*Just like Miss-shima!*
**[20:18] Ra**
There!
**[20:20] Sa**
Yes!
***SIGN*** Yakushi's ace, Sanada, allowed a runner after one out,
***SIGN*** but he got the next two outs without a problem,
***SIGN*** and Seido couldn't find a run!
***SIGN*** We retire the sides for Yakushi's turn to bat!
***SIGN*** A swinging strike out on an inside pitch!
***SIGN*** The first-year, Sawamura, goes three for three this inning!
**[21:31] Sa**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Neither team could score in the sixth inning!
***SIGN*** The game goes into the seventh!
**[21:37] Sa**
Did you see that?
**[21:40] Y1**
Akiba struck out?
**[21:43] Y2**
Damn.
**[21:43] Y2**
That fastball was sick.
**[21:50] YC**
Well, then. Let's do this.
**[21:55] Sa**
I can't lose to a first-year.
**[23:31] Mi**
We tied the game, but it didn't last long.
**[23:33] Mi**
Yakushi quickly scored a run,
and we go into the seventh inning.
**[23:36] Sa**
The game's just getting started!
**[23:39] Ra**
Come! Give me that pitch!
**[23:41] Oc**
Can they come out of the inning unscathed?
**[23:43] Oc**
If they concede any more runs,
it could mean the end.
**[23:45] Mi**
Swing your arm down like
you're throwing into the plate!
**[23:48] Sa**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
***SIGN*** Partnership
**[23:50] Sa**
Partnership.
**[23:52] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 47 - Partnership
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**[00:02] R1**
Considering it's the oblique muscles,
**[00:03] R1**
it will most assuredly affect his performance.
**[00:07] R1**
It's a hard call to make,
since he's saying he can manage.
**[00:14] R1**
* To be honest, I never expected*
* his ribs to be hurt from his plays.*
**[00:19] R1**
*I doubt the opponent can tell, either.*
**[00:23] R1**
*What incredible willpower he has.*
**[00:29] Re**
We have the Jingu Tournament
coming up soon,
**[00:32] Re**
and you're the one who's going
to pay the price for hiding an injury!
**[00:38] Mi**
If we don't win today, there's no
Jingu Tournament or spring invitational for us,
**[00:42] Mi**
Rei-chan.
**[00:47] Mi**
Not to mention...
**[00:49] Mi**
...the coach will leave, too.
***SIGN*** A swinging strike out on an inside pitch!
***SIGN*** The first-year, Sawamura, goes three for three this inning!
**[01:04] Y2**
Damn.
**[01:05] Y2**
That fastball was sick.
**[01:07] YC**
Well, then. Let's do this.
**[01:13] Sa**
I can't lose to a first-year.
***SIGN*** Partnership
***SIGN*** Top of the seventh, Seido is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting third and second baseman, Kominato-kun.
**[02:55] S1**
Three more innings!
**[02:57] S1**
We need a run this inning!
**[03:22] C1**
Wow!
**[03:23] C1**
He broke the bat!
**[03:24] C2**
What a shootball!
***SIGN*** The second baseman, Masuda, catches cleanly for an out.
**[03:32] Yu**
He's always been a wild pitcher.
**[03:36] Is**
Thirty-four consecutive wins or something?
**[03:39] Is**
Did he gain confidence
from beating Ichidai Third?
**[03:43] Is**
He looks more intimidating now
than he did during the summer.
**[03:53] Y1**
Sanada!
**[03:54] Y2**
He's the cleanup! Stay focused!
**[03:56] Y3**
You've got this, ace!
**[03:58] Y3**
One out!
**[03:59] Y4**
*Shunpei!*
**[04:01] Y5**
Sanada-san!
**[04:03] Ra**
Super Nada!
**[04:06] (Flashback) Sa**
Hey, Mino-san!
**[04:09] (Flashback) Y1**
Hey, Shunpei.
**[04:11] (Flashback) Sa**
Are you in summer school?
**[04:13] (Flashback) Y1**
I've gotta catch up on everything I missed.
**[04:16] (Flashback) Sa**
Studying hard.
**[04:18] (Flashback) Y1**
Sorry I can't go to practice much.
**[04:21] (Flashback) Sa**
Yamauchi-san and Fuku-san
come almost every day.
**[04:26] (Flashback) Sa**
I wonder when they're studying.
**[04:28] (Flashback) Sa**
Though I'm grateful for them coming to help.
**[04:30] (Flashback) Y1**
So what are you doing over here?
**[04:33] (Flashback) Y1**
Are you skipping out on your run right now?
**[04:37] (Flashback) Sa**
I suppose I've always skipped my runs here.
**[04:40] (Flashback) Y1**
Yeah, and drank tea at the tea club.
**[04:48] (Flashback) Sa**
I'm training my lower body
using weights right now.
**[04:52] (Flashback) Sa**
Because you know,
**[04:54] (Flashback) Sa**
you won't be the ace
if you can't pitch nine innings.
**[05:02] (Flashback) Y1**
I see.
**[05:03] (Flashback) Y1**
Good luck.
**[05:04] (Flashback) Sa**
Thank you.
**[05:05] (Flashback) Sa**
Good luck with your studies, too, Mino-san.
**[05:20] (Flashback) Y1**
All the third-years
**[05:22] (Flashback) Y1**
know you've changed your attitude.
**[05:28] (Flashback) Y1**
That's why Fukuda and Yamauchi
can't resist helping you out.
**[05:33] (Flashback) Y1**
You guys can definitely make nationals.
**[05:37] (Flashback) Y1**
We all believe that.
**[05:49] Sa**
Yeah!
**[05:51] Y1**
Yeah!
**[05:52] Y2**
Nice catch, Raichi!
**[05:54] Y3**
Two outs now!
**[05:56] YC**
Right on!
**[05:57] Sa**
Two outs!
**[05:59] Ra**
Two outs!
**[06:01] S1**
He was pitching to the inside before.
**[06:04] S1**
What an unexpected strategy there.
**[06:05] S2**
That was a good two-seamer.
**[06:08] S3**
The cleanup is zero for four right now.
**[06:12] Mi**
They were all to the outside.
**[06:14] Me**
What are you doing?
Hit those damn balls, Kazuya!
**[06:18] I1**
This is how he really feels.
**[06:21] C1**
He couldn't perform in any
of the three clutch situations earlier.
**[06:26] C1**
To be honest, if he could've hit once,
**[06:29] C1**
the game would've turned out differently.
**[06:32] C2**
For better or for worse,
he's the central figure on the Seido team.
**[06:37] C2**
If he loses his shine, so will the team.
**[06:49] C3**
Wow! A strikeout!
**[06:51] C4**
H-He took out Seido's heart of the order.
**[06:54] Sa**
Let's go!
**[06:56] C5**
H-He's good!
**[07:00] Ma**
*He didn't just pitch to the inside.*
**[07:02] Ku**
*That was a cutter to the outside.*
**[07:05] Y1**
Nice, Sanada!
**[07:07] Y2**
Awesome!
**[07:09] YC**
You're the best, Sanada!
**[07:12] YC**
* What a way to pitch*
* against their best batters.*
**[07:15] YC**
*That's gonna get the team going.*
**[07:20] Sa**
*Two more innings.*
**[07:22] Sa**
* If we can hold out*
* for two more innings,*
**[07:26] Sa**
*then we win.*
**[07:32] Sa**
We're just getting started!
**[07:34] Sa**
Let's close this inning cleanly
**[07:36] Sa**
and show them how scary our baseball is!
**[07:38] Ma**
That's right!
**[07:39] S1**
It's all up to you!
**[07:41] S2**
Come on now, Sawamura!
***SIGN*** Bottom of the seventh, Yakushi is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting second and second baseman, Masuda-kun.
**[08:01] Um**
Out!
**[08:02] CC**
One out!
**[08:05] Sa**
Everyone, one more time!
**[08:07] CC**
One out!
***SIGN*** Sawamura's looking better with every inning!
***SIGN*** Can he keep going against Yakushi's core batters?
***SIGN*** Batting third and first baseman, Mishima-kun.
**[08:22] Is**
This is it.
**[08:24] Is**
Sanada took down our
core batters three for three.
**[08:30] Mi**
*We got him with a change-up last time.*
**[08:36] Mi**
*Before he forgets about it, let's...*
**[08:44] Um**
Strike!
**[08:54] Ka**
Yeah!
**[08:56] S1**
Two strikes!
**[08:57] Ka**
Nice pitch, Sawamura!
**[08:59] Ka**
But don't get overconfident!
**[09:02] Mi**
Damn!
**[09:04] YC**
*You know your job, Miss-shima.*
**[09:08] YC**
*If you can get on base before Raichi,*
**[09:10] YC**
*you can put pressure on their team.*
**[09:15] Mi**
*What's going on?*
**[09:17] Mi**
*This wasn't part of my plan.*
**[09:22] Mi**
*I don't plan on losing...*
**[09:25] Mi**
*...especially not to anyone my age.*
***SIGN*** Prodigy Yuta Mishima's Men to Beat
**[09:30] Mi**
*Putting them on that list*
***SIGN*** West Tokyo: Raichi, Sanada-senpai, Furuya, Narumiya, Amahisa | East Tokyo: Mukai
**[09:32] Mi**
*means they're better than me.*
**[09:37] Mi**
*Damn.*
**[09:39] Mi**
*I can't add any more names.*
**[09:42] Um**
Foul!
**[09:43] Mi**
*He's tough.*
**[09:46] S1**
Get aggressive, Sawamura!
**[09:47] S1**
Overpower him!
**[09:49] Mi**
*Be honored! Damn it!*
**[09:53] Mi**
*I'll add your name*
**[09:56] Mi**
*to my list of men to beat, as well!*
***SIGN*** Into left field!
***SIGN*** Mishima shows persistence and gets on base!
**[10:07] Sa**
Damn it!
**[10:10] YC**
He kept his arms close
and swung with his body.
**[10:14] YC**
I didn't know he could swing like that.
**[10:19] YC**
Looks like he still has room to grow.
**[10:21] Mi**
Coach!
**[10:22] Mi**
Did you see that?
**[10:25] Mi**
Coach!
**[10:27] YC**
Wow! He's annoying!
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and third baseman, Todoroki-kun.
**[10:41] Oc**
This is it.
**[10:43] Oc**
It all comes down to this inning.
**[10:46] Oc**
Any more runs could mean the game's over.
**[10:54] Oc**
The situation with the captain
is under control, right?
**[10:59] Oc**
Why do you look so mad?
**[11:00] Re**
I'm not mad!
**[11:02] Oc**
You definitely are.
**[11:05] Oc**
Some things you can't tell
unless you're in the dugout.
**[11:13] (Flashback) Re**
We have the Jingu Tournament
coming up soon,
**[11:16] (Flashback) Re**
and you're the one who's going
to pay the price for hiding an injury!
**[11:21] (Flashback) Mi**
If we don't win today, there's no
Jingu Tournament or spring invitational for us,
**[11:26] (Flashback) Mi**
Rei-chan.
**[11:29] (Flashback) Mi**
I've left the decision to the coach.
**[11:32] (Flashback) Mi**
So long as I'm on the field, I'll do my best.
**[11:36] (Flashback) Ku**
Yes.
**[11:37] (Flashback) Ku**
I'll make the call based on his plays.
**[11:39] (Flashback) Ku**
I've already told them that.
**[11:48] Oc**
I don't know what Coach Kataoka said,
**[11:53] Oc**
but it looks like their morale is high.
**[12:01] C1**
Hey, the catcher's sitting.
**[12:03] C2**
They're facing him head on.
**[12:05] C3**
Seido's so confident.
**[12:06] C4**
They can't win by avoiding him.
**[12:08] C5**
Sanada's a scary batter, too.
**[12:10] C6**
When's Furuya gonna play?
**[12:14] Mi**
*He jammed the first pitch last time.*
**[12:17] Mi**
* I want to show him a change-up*
* while he's focused on a fastball.*
**[12:27] Sa**
*You won't get any more runs.*
**[12:29] Sa**
*Nor any hits!*
**[12:35] I1**
One run down in the bottom of the seventh.
**[12:38] I1**
They absolutely can't give up a home run.
**[12:41] I1**
Right?
**[12:43] Me**
He hit the first pitch in his last at bat.
**[12:48] Me**
He hasn't seen the change-up yet.
**[12:51] Me**
Can you make the call?
**[12:56] Yu**
I'm sure they want to show
Sawamura's change-up here,
**[13:00] Yu**
but Todoroki bats left.
**[13:02] I1**
Yeah. It takes guts to make the call.
**[13:08] Ch**
* To a right-handed batter,*
* it's effective as it breaks away.*
**[13:13] Ch**
* To a lefty however, it's a dangerous*
* pitch that breaks inside.*
**[13:18] Ch**
* So southpaws don't usually pitch*
* change-ups to left-handed batters.*
**[13:25] Yu**
I'm sure Sawamura knows this well.
**[13:28] Yu**
In the intra-squad,
**[13:30] Yu**
the left-handed batters
went after his change-up.
**[13:35] I1**
*Intra-squad?*
**[13:37] I1**
You guys did an intra-squad mid-season?
**[13:41] Ot**
Focus on the first pitch!
**[13:47] YC**
*You hit the first pitch last time.*
**[13:50] YC**
*How about being more patient this time?*
**[13:58] R2**
*Will he pitch it?*
**[14:00] R2**
*Or will he avoid it?*
**[14:03] Mi**
*Let's go.*
**[14:05] Mi**
*First pitch.*
**[14:10] Y1**
Raichi!
**[14:11] Y2**
Smack it away!
**[14:14] Ra**
* I want to hit the pitch*
* he used to took out Miss-shima,*
**[14:17] Ra**
*but I'm more interested in...*
**[14:20] Ra**
*...that pitch.*
**[14:22] Ra**
*That pitch.*
**[14:25] Ra**
*Give me that pitch!*
**[14:37] Um**
Foul!
**[14:38] S1**
He went for it!
**[14:40] S2**
That was a change-up!
**[14:42] I1**
The first pitch was a change-up?
**[14:43] Me**
And an inside pitch to his knees.
**[14:46] Me**
A completely opposite call
from your "low and away" strategy.
**[14:51] I1**
*What? But...*
**[14:53] I1**
*If they mess up even a little bit...*
**[14:56] Mi**
*He reacted on his first time.*
**[14:58] Mi**
* It would've been a goner*
* if the control wasn't perfect.*
**[15:05] Ra**
*So that's his change-up.*
**[15:08] Mi**
*He waits until the last second to swing,*
**[15:11] Mi**
* so a small mistake*
* could mean the game's over.*
**[15:15] (Flashback) Mi**
You should know from the intra-squad that
**[15:17] (Flashback) Mi**
when you pitch the change-up to lefties,
you really need to be careful.
**[15:22] (Flashback) Mi**
If it goes high, it's just an easy pitch.
**[15:25] (Flashback) Mi**
And this is Yakushi we're talking about.
**[15:28] Mi**
* You have to swing your arm down*
* like you're throwing into the plate.*
**[15:37] Um**
Foul!
**[15:38] R1**
Another change-up?
**[15:40] C1**
Wow! Two quick strikes!
**[15:42] C2**
Those were some dangerous calls!
**[15:48] I1**
They're breaking his batting form
with the change-ups.
**[15:54] YC**
*Two consecutive change-ups against Raichi?*
**[15:57] YC**
* The second one was*
* even lower than the first one.*
**[16:01] Ra**
*Is he not throwing that pitch?*
**[16:05] YC**
*Damn! That catcher's gutsy.*
**[16:08] YC**
*It's gonna make Raichi think now.*
**[16:15] I1**
* Now, they have three balls*
* they can freely use.*
**[16:20] Me**
Even I would hesitate against those calls.
**[16:24] Me**
Those guys have complete faith in each other.
**[16:27] Ma**
You've got him cornered, Sawamura!
**[16:30] Mi**
I'm gonna run!
**[16:31] Mi**
I'm gonna run, you hear?
**[16:33] Ha**
Let's be careful!
**[16:35] Ku**
Don't rush it!
**[16:36] Ku**
We've got your back!
**[16:39] Ra**
*Is it coming?*
**[16:40] Ra**
*Is it not?*
**[16:42] Y1**
You can do it!
**[16:44] Y2**
Hit it, Raichi!
**[16:52] (Flashback) Mi**
A catcher makes the calls
to the pitcher to take the batter out.
**[16:57] (Flashback) Sa**
A pitcher throws to the mitt
to take the batter out.
**[17:07] (Flashback) Sa**
Combining two minds...
**[17:09] (Flashback) Mi**
...into one...
**[17:11] (Flashback) Sa**
...makes a battery.
**[17:16] (Flashback) Mi**
The best pitches
**[17:18] (Flashback) Mi**
are works of art produced by the pitcher
and the catcher working as one.
**[17:22] (Flashback) Sa**
Works of art?
**[17:23] (Flashback) Mi**
I'll draw out your full potential.
**[17:27] (Flashback) Mi**
You just need to trust my mitt
and throw your best pitches.
**[17:34] (Flashback) Mi**
It's that simple.
**[17:37] (Flashback) Mi**
We'll be great partners.
**[17:50] Ra**
*There it is!*
**[17:53] Ra**
*The fastball!*
**[18:24] Um**
Strike!
**[18:25] Um**
Batter out!
***SIGN*** A fastball to the outside!
***SIGN*** He strikes out Todoroki with just three pitches!
**[18:38] Is**
He did it!
**[18:39] Is**
Unbelievable!
**[18:44] S1**
Hey!
**[18:45] S1**
Don't get cocky!
**[18:47] S2**
Damn it, Sawamura!
**[18:48] S3**
Nice pitch. Damn it!
**[18:50] S4**
Two outs. Damn it!
**[18:51] S5**
Yeah! Two outs!
**[18:54] Sa**
They got you good.
**[18:56] Mi**
Seriously?
**[18:58] YC**
*Damn.*
**[18:59] YC**
* I won't blame him for being*
* aggressive and hitting early,*
**[19:05] YC**
* but if he could've seen the change-up*
* in his previous at-bat...*
**[19:12] Mi**
Sawamura.
***SIGN*** Sawamura takes out Todoroki for a second out.
***SIGN*** However, with a runner still on first, his trial continues.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and pitcher, Sanada-kun.
**[19:31] Sa**
*It's only two outs.*
**[19:35] Sa**
*He actually struck out Raichi.*
**[19:40] Sa**
*Damn! This guy's intense.*
**[19:48] Mi**
I've decided.
**[19:49] Mi**
I'm running!
***SIGN*** Strike!
***SIGN*** He opens up with a change-up against Sanada!
**[20:04] Me**
A change-up again.
**[20:05] C1**
He's really good against fastballs.
**[20:10] C1**
I bet they can just
pitch three change-ups.
**[20:14] Sa**
*The arm swing doesn't change at all.*
***SIGN*** Second pitch!
**[20:27] Um**
Foul!
**[20:28] Is**
He didn't even hesitate on that fastball.
**[20:31] C1**
So close!
**[20:32] C1**
That was almost an outfield hit.
**[20:34] C1**
So scary.
**[20:37] C2**
*That one was a ball.*
**[20:41] C3**
They cornered the batter
with two pitches again.
**[20:47] C3**
*Kazuya Miyuki.*
***SIGN*** The third pitch is a fastball.
***SIGN*** This one goes a bit wide, and it's a ball.
**[20:57] Ha**
Nice pitch!
**[20:58] Sh**
Be patient!
**[20:59] Ku**
Don't rush!
**[21:01] Ma**
Keep it up!
**[21:09] C1**
*All the fastballs are balls.*
**[21:14] C2**
*The only strikes have been...*
***SIGN*** Strike!
***SIGN*** Batter out!
***SIGN*** Sawamura strikes out Todoroki and Sanada,
***SIGN*** Yakushi's core batters, back to back.
***SIGN*** Sawamura and Miyuki didn't back down, even once.
***SIGN*** Seido goes into the top of the eighth with momentum!
**[23:30] Mi**
Sawamura takes out Yakushi's
four- and five-holes,
**[23:34] Mi**
and we're looking confident.
**[23:35] Mi**
Two innings left!
**[23:37] Sa**
We're going to win!
**[23:38] Sa**
We're going to nationals!
**[23:40] Ka**
Damn pitchers.
**[23:41] Ka**
I hate to admit I'm used to being hit,
**[23:44] Ka**
but I'm not scared!
**[23:45] Sa**
We can't give up after coming so far.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Party Boys.
***SIGN*** Party Boys
**[23:51] Ka**
Let's win the national title!
**[23:53] ---**
# 48 - Party Boy
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***SIGN*** Against the heart of Yakushi's lineup,
***SIGN*** Sawamura and Miyuki have prevailed!
***SIGN*** They go into the top of the eighth with momentum!
**[00:20] Mi**
Nice pitch, Sawamura.
**[00:27] Sa**
One more time!
**[00:28] Sa**
Say it louder!
**[00:33] Sa**
Now! Now!
**[00:34] Sa**
Don't be shy!
**[00:37] Mi**
Nice pitch...
**[00:38] Sa**
That's quieter!
**[00:39] Sa**
One more time!
***SIGN*** Party Boy
**[02:14] Ma**
Sawamura!
**[02:15] Ma**
Really nice pitch!
**[02:17] Ha**
Eijun-kun! Nice pitch!
**[02:18] Ku**
Damn!
**[02:20] Ma**
Crazy, man!
**[02:21] Ku**
You did it!
**[02:22] Sa**
Did you just knee me?
**[02:23] Mi**
Geez.
**[02:24] Mi**
I'll tell you all you want if we win.
**[02:27] Ta**
This might be their winning formula.
**[02:31] Ch**
Yeah.
**[02:32] Ka**
Damn! He did it.
**[02:36] Ka**
Kanemaru.
**[02:37] Ka**
Y-Yes, sir?
**[02:42] Mi**
The calls made the best
use of Sawamura's weapons,
**[02:46] Mi**
and Sawamura gave his best.
**[02:48] Ka**
I'm counting on you
next inning, too, Sawamura.
**[02:49] Mi**
That was the best pitching
I've seen from him yet.
**[02:50] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[02:56] Wa**
*Eijun.*
**[02:57] Wa**
*That was awesome.*
***SIGN*** "We won!
***SIGN*** I officially pitched all nine innings and we beat Oya High!
***SIGN*** I gave up two runs in the first inning,
***SIGN*** but I finally pitched all nine innings!
***SIGN*** Pitching the change-up toward the end felt amazing!
***SIGN*** I wanted to just keep pitching forever!!
***SIGN*** Miyuki-senpai didn't praise me much, but Chris-senpai was certainly happy!
***SIGN*** Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!"
**[03:28] Wa**
*His e-mail message is longer than usual.*
**[03:30] Wa**
*He's so transparent.*
**[03:33] Sa**
*Nationals...*
**[03:36] (Flashback) Wa**
Something on your mind, Eijun?
**[03:39] (Flashback) Sa**
We'll make nationals if we win one more?
**[03:42] (Flashback) Sa**
I didn't even realize that, to be honest!
**[03:45] (Flashback) FF**
What?
**[03:48] (Flashback) Sa**
I do what I'm asked to do every game.
**[03:53] (Flashback) Sa**
I didn't have the luxury
to think about anything more.
***SIGN*** "I gave up the tying home run.
***SIGN*** Damn it."
**[04:02] Wa**
Oh, it's short.
***SIGN*** "But we won, so I've moved on!
***SIGN*** I've forgotten about it!
***SIGN*** One more!
***SIGN*** We're gonna win!
***SIGN*** We're going to nationals for sure!!"
***SIGN*** "You got the out after you gave up the run, right?
***SIGN*** Didn't you say that wasn't easy?
***SIGN*** You're really improving.
***SIGN*** I'm representing everyone tomorrow by going to cheer you on.
***SIGN*** To be honest,
***SIGN*** I wanted...
***SIGN*** ...to see your daily growth...
***SIGN*** ...in person."
***SIGN*** Sending... Sent.
**[04:55] Wa**
*I really sent it...*
**[05:05] Wa**
*I actually sent it...*
***SIGN*** It's been 12 hours, and there's still no reply.
***SIGN*** Eijun
***SIGN*** Eijun
**[05:12] Wa**
*I want to delete that e-mail message.*
**[05:17] Sa**
Yes! Yes! Yes! That's right!
***SIGN*** Hasn't seen it yet.
**[05:23] Ka**
Shootball, cutter, and a two-seamer.
**[05:26] Ka**
He's also throwing more
to the outside, as well.
**[05:31] Ka**
He pitches a lot of strikes,
**[05:34] Ka**
so just waiting for an easy pitch
won't get us anywhere.
**[05:38] Ka**
Don't be afraid to get jammed!
**[05:40] Ka**
Get aggressive from the first pitch!
**[05:42] Ka**
Swing hard! Pressure hard!
**[05:45] Ka**
And hit past the fielders!
**[05:47] SS**
Yes, sir!
**[05:48] Is**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Top of the eighth, Seido is up to bat.
***SIGN*** Batting sixth and right fielder, Shirasu-kun.
**[06:04] Sa**
*He's standing on the line.*
**[06:06] Y1**
*He's standing in.*
**[06:08] R1**
He's putting pressure on the pitcher
by risking a hit-by-pitch.
**[06:15] I1**
Interesting.
**[06:17] I1**
He's way too close to the strike zone,
**[06:20] I1**
so it's harder for him to hit inside pitches.
**[06:23] I1**
He's taking a risk to
stop the inside pitches.
**[06:29] YC**
*Don't get too hot-headed, Sanada.*
**[06:32] YC**
*We have two more innings.*
**[06:34] YC**
*We don't want any runners.*
**[06:36] YC**
*A hit-by-pitch would hurt us more.*
**[06:42] Sa**
*Bring it on!*
**[06:46] Um**
Strike!
**[06:48] S1**
Wow! He's not backing down, at all!
**[06:53] Sa**
*You still want it?*
**[06:56] YC**
Don't get hot-headed!
**[07:06] S1**
Damn! A liner to first!
**[07:09] S2**
So close!
**[07:16] Sa**
*I lost control a bit, and he hit it.*
***SIGN*** Seido High School has announced a change in players.
**[07:27] S1**
Go get 'em!
**[07:29] To**
Shinji!
**[07:30] Sa**
I'm right behind you!
**[07:32] Ka**
Let's go!
***SIGN*** Replacing the seventh batter, Higasa-kun, is Kanemaru-kun.
**[07:46] Y1**
*He's standing close to the plate, too.*
**[07:51] Sa**
*Are you a masochist or something?*
**[07:56] Sa**
*It's not my fault!*
**[08:01] Um**
Ball!
**[08:04] Ka**
*He doesn't care about hitting me, either.*
**[08:09] Ka**
*Damn.*
**[08:10] Sa**
Good eyes, Kanemaru!
**[08:13] Ka**
*Pitchers are so...*
**[08:17] Ka**
*I've been practicing with him all this time.*
**[08:21] Ka**
*Sadly, I'm used to being hit,*
**[08:24] Ka**
*so I'm not scared!*
**[08:30] Sa**
*I see.*
**[08:32] Sa**
*So you won't back down.*
**[08:35] S1**
You've got this!
**[08:36] S2**
Go for it, Kanemaru!
**[08:39] YC**
*Keep a cool head, Sanada.*
**[08:42] To**
*In both national tournaments and finals,*
**[08:45] To**
*you were always good in clutch situations.*
**[08:49] To**
*Look.*
**[08:51] To**
*Everyone's looking at you.*
**[08:55] To**
*You love this pressure, Shinji.*
**[08:57] To**
*This big moment.*
**[09:16] S1**
Go over!
***SIGN*** The hit goes over the third baseman!
***SIGN*** It's going into left field!
***SIGN*** Kanemaru's going for second!
***SIGN*** Seido has the tying runner in scoring position!
***SIGN*** Pinch hitter, Kanemaru, gets a double!
**[09:40] To**
The party boy is showing up!
***SIGN*** Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
That's our Kanemaru!
It's my turn to show up!
**[09:44] Sa**
That's our Kanemaru!
**[09:46] Sa**
It's my turn to show up!
**[09:48] S1**
Sawamura!
**[09:53] Sa**
*What?*
**[09:57] Ka**
*Hit one along the third-base line.*
***SIGN*** It's a bunt!
**[10:06] Um**
Out!
***SIGN*** Ahhhhh!
Damn it!
**[10:09] Sa**
Damn it!
***SIGN*** Yakushi gets the out at first,
***SIGN*** but the runner advances to third!
***SIGN*** Can Seido score and tie the game?
***SIGN*** Batting ninth and left fielder, Aso-kun.
**[10:20] R1**
It's the bottom of the lineup,
but they're batting well.
**[10:23] R1**
Two outs, and a runner on third.
**[10:26] R1**
Even if they don't score,
they reset the order next inning.
**[10:30] R2**
Coach Kataoka didn't expect
two consecutive hits off Sanada-kun.
**[10:36] R2**
If the hit goes past the infield,
Seido can score.
**[10:39] Y1**
We've got your back!
**[10:40] Y2**
Two outs!
**[10:43] Mi**
Our stronghold shall not fall today!
**[10:45] R2**
The pressure is on Yakushi's
defense, as well.
**[10:49] S1**
*This is it, Aso. Be the hero!*
**[10:58] C1**
He's way too far from the plate!
**[11:00] C2**
Is he scared?
**[11:02] C3**
He's avoiding the inside pitches.
**[11:04] C4**
He can't reach the outside like that!
**[11:09] Y1**
*No.*
**[11:11] Y1**
* This might actually make it*
* difficult for Sanada-san.*
**[11:16] Y1**
*Even if he throws to the inside,*
**[11:18] Y1**
* it might be the equivalent*
* of pitching down the middle.*
**[11:21] Y1**
* Not to mention, he can't*
* throw a slider that breaks away.*
**[11:26] Sa**
*Trying something different now?*
**[11:37] Um**
Ball!
**[11:39] Y1**
*I figured he'd step in.*
**[11:41] Y1**
*He was going for the outside pitch.*
**[11:44] Y1**
*In that case...*
**[11:46] YC**
It's obvious he can't hit inside pitches!
**[11:49] YC**
So just give it to him!
**[11:54] S1**
An inside pitch!
**[11:56] S2**
*You got baited, stupid!*
**[12:02] (Flashback) R1**
What? Seido?
**[12:03] (Flashback) R2**
Aso, you're going to Seido?
**[12:06] (Flashback) As**
They haven't been to nationals in a while,
**[12:09] (Flashback) As**
so I'll take them there!
**[12:11] (Flashback) Ka**
Batting eighth and third baseman, Higasa!
**[12:13] (Flashback) Hi**
Yes, sir!
**[12:14] (Flashback) Ka**
Batting ninth and left fielder, Aso!
**[12:16] (Flashback) As**
Yes, sir!
**[12:19] (Flashback) S1**
You're starting again?
**[12:21] (Flashback) S2**
That's basically your spot, then.
**[12:24] As**
*Batting ninth...*
**[12:26] As**
*I'm batting ninth?*
***SIGN*** It's a strong hit!
***SIGN*** Will it go past the infield?
**[12:32] As**
*I was happy to make the starting roster,*
**[12:34] As**
* but I've never been satisfied*
* being the ninth batter.*
**[12:40] YY**
Stop it!
**[12:42] As**
*Why can't I get results?*
**[12:44] As**
*Why won't people look at me?*
**[12:51] As**
*I'm practicing so hard every day...*
**[12:54] As**
*I swing so much...*
**[12:57] As**
*Will I ever get to play?*
**[13:15] As**
*Damn it!*
**[13:19] As**
*The more I look,*
**[13:21] As**
*the more it makes me feel small!*
**[13:25] As**
* There was nothing good*
* about coming to this school!*
***SIGN*** Out!
***SIGN*** Masuda, on second base, makes a great play!
***SIGN*** Seido goes down without a run again!
**[13:40] Mi**
Yeah!
**[13:41] Mi**
Nice save!
**[13:42] Sa**
Nice play!
**[13:43] YC**
I love you, Masu!
**[13:47] S1**
They got us there, but we were close.
**[13:51] Ma**
Raise your head, Aso!
**[13:53] Ma**
Nice fight!
**[13:54] Sh**
That was their defense being too good.
**[13:56] Ku**
Just stick to your usual style, man.
**[13:59] Ha**
That was a good hit.
**[14:02] To**
We still have the ninth inning.
**[14:04] S1**
Aso!
**[14:05] S2**
Nice fight!
**[14:06] S3**
You suck at sliding!
**[14:08] S4**
Don't fret it! Switch gears!
**[14:11] S5**
That was close!
**[14:12] S6**
Nice try, Aso!
**[14:13] S7**
Next time, Aso!
**[14:16] S8**
Good luck at defense.
**[14:18] S8**
Okay?
**[14:19] As**
Shut up!
**[14:21] As**
If you're gonna praise me,
**[14:22] As**
praise me when I actually hit!
**[14:24] As**
There were other times
I played much better!
**[14:26] S1**
Okay! Okay!
**[14:29] Ka**
Don't take them lightly just because
it's the bottom of the order.
**[14:31] Sa**
Yes, sir!
**[14:33] Ka**
Go show them what you've learned
**[14:36] Ka**
from the day you joined the team.
**[14:42] Sa**
Yes, Boss!
**[14:43] Sa**
Looking back on the day I joined,
**[14:45] Sa**
you told me to give up being a pitcher,
**[14:47] Sa**
and through many tough ordeals,
**[14:49] Sa**
I've come so far as to pitch
in the Fall Tokyo Final.
**[14:50] Mi**
Hey!
**[14:51] Mi**
Don't start reminiscing now!
**[14:53] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[14:55] Ka**
It's up to you.
**[15:01] Mi**
*It's 3-4 at the bottom of the eighth.*
***SIGN*** Seido
Yakushi
**[15:04] Mi**
*We're down by one run.*
**[15:12] Mi**
*It's not over yet.*
**[15:14] Mi**
*The sound of the fastball in the bullpen*
**[15:17] Mi**
*clears any doubt in our minds about winning.*
**[15:23] Mi**
*Both teams are fighting for one goal.*
**[15:28] Mi**
*Victory.*
**[15:31] Mi**
*The intensity only increases.*
***SIGN*** Yakushi has a runner with no outs!
***SIGN*** Can they expand their lead?
***SIGN*** Miyuki throws a fast one to first!
***SIGN*** Hirahata slides back in, and he's safe!
***SIGN*** Abe's preparing to bunt in order to advance the runner to second.
**[16:06] Is**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Sawamura fields perfectly!
***SIGN*** Seido grabs the force out at second!
**[16:28] (Flashback) Mi**
If we win in the fall,
we'll go to the invitational.
**[16:33] Sa**
*After coming so far, we can't let it go.*
***SIGN*** One more!
We're gonna win!
We're going to nationals for sure!
**[16:44] Sa**
*I'm not giving up!*
**[16:50] Sa**
*We're going to win!*
***SIGN*** Moriyama strikes out!
***SIGN*** Sawamura gave up a hit to the first batter,
***SIGN*** but he got the out off a bunt.
***SIGN*** He remained cool and collected on the mound and stopped the follow-up.
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** With no runs for Yakushi, the game is still 3-4.
***SIGN*** We go into the ninth inning with Yakushi up by one!
***SIGN*** The final between Seido and Inashiro was just this summer.
***SIGN*** Seido's new team has come to get revenge.
***SIGN*** Can they turn around the one-run deficit and secure a spot at nationals?
***SIGN*** Yakushi, on the other hand, has never made it to nationals.
***SIGN*** They've rapidly grown over the past year
***SIGN*** and taken down Ichidai not once, but twice!
***SIGN*** Can they secure another win and make their dream come true?
**[17:40] R1**
They bunted again this inning.
**[17:43] R2**
Yeah.
**[17:44] R2**
They're being more cautious
coming into the late game.
**[17:47] R2**
* It's not exactly Coach Todoroki's*
* style, if you ask me.*
**[17:54] YC**
*Three more outs.*
**[17:56] YC**
* Three more outs, and we*
* make it to nationals.*
**[17:59] YC**
*What do I tell these guys?*
**[18:02] YC**
*What are the right words now?*
**[18:07] YC**
*Damn it.*
**[18:09] YC**
*I can't find the right facial expression.*
**[18:11] YC**
*Crap.*
**[18:12] YC**
*They're gonna know.*
**[18:15] YC**
Hey! What's going on, kids?
**[18:17] YC**
You look nervous!
**[18:21] Mi**
Who looks nervous?
**[18:23] YC**
*I guess I'll just have to be honest.*
**[18:27] YC**
Look at my hands!
**[18:28] YC**
They're sweating like crazy!
**[18:30] YC**
See?
**[18:30] YC**
My heart's throbbing, and I've
just been sitting all game!
**[18:37] Y1**
Throbbing?
**[18:38] Y2**
You're right!
**[18:39] YC**
We're entering uncharted territory.
**[18:44] YC**
How can we not be nervous?
**[18:49] YC**
This is the final test
to make our dream come true!
**[18:54] YC**
How exciting is that?
**[18:55] YC**
If we don't pass, we can't
go to nationals!
**[18:58] YC**
Let's do this, guys!
**[19:04] Sa**
*Coach.*
**[19:06] YC**
Now, go be champions!
**[19:09] YY**
Yeah!
**[19:11] Sa**
*We'll get you there, for sure.*
**[19:14] Sa**
*We have the best coach*
**[19:17] Sa**
*and the best batters.*
**[19:21] Sa**
*You need to go!*
***SIGN*** The Fall Tokyo Tournament Final is nearing its end.
***SIGN*** Top of the ninth! Seido's final offense starts with Kuramochi,
***SIGN*** their first batter!
**[19:32] S1**
Kuramochi! This is it!
**[19:35] S2**
Kuramochi-kun!
**[19:36] S3**
Come on! One hit!
**[19:38] S4**
Get on base, no matter what!
**[19:40] Ca**
He's batting left.
**[19:43] R1**
He's Seido's detonator.
**[19:45] R1**
Whether or not he gets on base
will have a big impact.
**[19:49] Is**
Kuramochi!
**[19:51] S1**
Kuramochi, come on!
**[19:52] S1**
Get on base!
**[19:54] Ma**
Kuramochi!
**[19:56] S1**
Let's go!
**[19:56] S2**
Come on!
**[19:57] S3**
Kuramochi-senpai!
**[19:59] S4**
Let's go!
**[20:00] Ku**
*I know.*
**[20:02] Ku**
*My job is to get on base.*
**[20:05] Ku**
Let's go!
**[20:07] S1**
Kuramochi!
**[20:09] S2**
Go, Kuramochi!
**[20:10] S2**
Come on!
***SIGN*** Cheetah! Cheetah!
Leg spirit!
**[20:12] Sa**
Cheetah! Cheetah! Leg spirit!
**[20:27] Is**
The first and third basemen are way up close.
**[20:29] Ry**
No.
**[20:31] Ry**
The entire infield moved up.
**[20:34] Is**
They're defending to shut down
any infield hits and bunts.
**[20:39] YC**
If he hits between them, oh well.
**[20:45] R2**
*What a team.*
**[20:47] R2**
* They're getting aggressive*
* in the final moment.*
**[20:50] Ka**
*Don't hesitate.*
**[20:51] Ka**
*Hit hard right between them!*
**[20:55] Is**
Go get it!
**[21:14] Sa**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** A hard hit right to the second baseman.
***SIGN*** Sanada takes out Seido's lead-off man for the first out.
**[21:42] S1**
Come on, Tojo!
**[21:43] S2**
Let's go, Tojo!
***SIGN*** Batting second and center fielder, Tojo-kun.
**[21:54] To**
*I'll get on base.*
**[23:30] Mi**
It's the final inning.
**[23:32] Mi**
The lead-off man, Kuramochi, goes down.
**[23:34] Mi**
One out with no runners.
**[23:35] Mi**
Two outs left.
**[23:37] Sa**
We're just getting started!
**[23:39] Ma**
Sawamura-kun!
**[23:40] Ma**
Furuya-kun!
**[23:41] YC**
Doesn't matter what you do in the bullpen
**[23:43] YC**
if you won't get to play.
**[23:45] YC**
Let's go end this game.
**[23:47] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Just You Wait!
***SIGN*** Just You Wait!
**[23:50] Sa**
Let's win the national title!
# 49 - Just You Wait!
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**[00:00] CC**
Come on!
**[00:01] CC**
Let's go! You've got this!
***SIGN*** Batting second and center fielder, Tojo-kun.
**[00:12] To**
I *will* get on base.
***SIGN*** Just You Wait!
**[01:47] CC**
Come on!
**[01:48] CC**
Let's go!
**[02:01] To**
*Did he...*
**[02:02] To**
*...just try to hit me?*
**[02:06] To**
*I have to stay strong.*
**[02:09] To**
*I need to connect.*
**[02:13] To**
*I have to get on base.*
**[02:19] Ka**
It's just the beginning, Tojo!
**[02:21] S1**
Let's go, Tojo!
**[02:22] S2**
You can do this!
**[02:25] Sa**
Kuramochi-senpai.
**[02:27] Sa**
Let's play catch.
**[02:36] Ku**
Yeah. Let's go.
**[02:38] Ku**
Don't look down.
**[02:41] Ku**
It's not over yet.
**[02:45] Mi**
Nice! You're pitching well!
**[02:50] Mi**
*He's pitching from various positions.*
**[02:52] Mi**
*I can tell he's getting ready for anything.*
**[02:58] Fu**
*Next, the slider.*
**[02:59] Sa**
You're making some good noise over there!
**[03:02] Sa**
I'll show you who the louder one is!
**[03:04] Fu**
Sure.
**[03:06] I1**
Are those two getting ready
for the bottom of the inning?
**[03:11] I2**
*Everyone in the crowd, the dugout,*
**[03:14] I2**
*and now in the pen...*
**[03:17] I2**
*They're all cheering for the batters.*
**[03:20] Um**
Ball!
**[03:21] Y1**
Yes! Good pitch!
**[03:23] Y2**
The batter can't swing!
**[03:24] S1**
Good eyes!
**[03:27] Sa**
*I got tense there.*
**[03:29] Ra**
Over here, Sanada-senpai!
**[03:32] Mi**
We'll stop any hits, Sanada-senpai!
**[03:35] Sa**
*Leave me alone.*
**[03:38] S1**
Come on, Tojo!
**[03:39] S2**
We don't need to turn the game around.
**[03:41] S3**
But we do need to tie the game, or it's over!
**[03:44] S4**
Get on base, please!
**[03:48] To**
*There are much better batters behind me.*
**[03:55] To**
*I don't need to be the hero.*
**[03:58] To**
*I just need to create a—*
**[04:21] Y1**
Yeah! Two outs!
**[04:23] Y2**
Nice!
**[04:25] Y3**
Nice, Yone!
**[04:33] Y4**
Yeah! Nice pitch, Sanada!
**[04:35] Y5**
One more!
**[04:36] Y6**
One more!
**[04:38] Y6**
Yeah!
**[04:38] Y6**
Nice out!
**[04:39] Y7**
One more out!
**[04:48] Sa**
It's not over!
**[04:50] Sa**
It's not even close to being over!
**[04:54] Ma**
Sawamura-kun!
**[04:56] Ma**
Furuya-kun.
**[04:58] Sa**
Now, throw another one!
**[05:03] YC**
*No matter how much you throw in the pen,*
**[05:05] YC**
*it doesn't matter if the game ends.*
**[05:09] YC**
*I hope it ends.*
**[05:11] YC**
*So let's end it right now.*
**[05:15] YC**
*I hope nothing happens.*
**[05:18] Y1**
Sanada, finish it!
**[05:19] Y2**
Sanada!
**[05:20] Y3**
One more!
**[05:21] Sa**
Two outs!
**[05:22] Y1**
Two outs!
**[05:23] Y2**
Two outs!
**[05:25] Ra**
Two outs!
**[05:25] Mi**
One more out, Sanada-senpai!
**[05:28] Y1**
Finish it, Sanada!
**[05:29] Y2**
One more!
**[05:32] (Flashback) Oc**
To be blunt, you're not strong enough.
**[05:34] (Flashback) Oc**
You're too weak to use a wooden bat.
**[05:38] (Flashback) Oc**
Kominato.
**[05:41] (Flashback) Oc**
This is an order.
**[05:42] (Flashback) Oc**
Use this.
**[05:44] Ha**
*A metal bat.*
**[05:46] S1**
Kominato!
**[05:48] S2**
Come on!
**[05:50] Y1**
Sanada!
**[05:51] Y2**
One more!
**[05:52] Oc**
*The first out helped them relax,*
**[05:55] Oc**
*and the second one gave them momentum.*
**[05:58] Oc**
*This could really be bad.*
**[06:01] Oc**
*With nationals on the line,*
**[06:03] Oc**
* people are looking for a win*
* rather than a good game.*
**[06:06] Oc**
*Will he leave the team after a loss?*
**[06:10] Oc**
*Or...*
**[06:13] Mi**
Kominato.
**[06:15] Ha**
Y-Yes?
**[06:19] Ka**
They're rushing to win right now,
so they'll aggressively pitch strikes.
**[06:23] Ka**
Don't give it to them so easily.
**[06:26] Ka**
You just hit the ball back.
**[06:29] Ka**
Isn't that right?
**[06:32] Ka**
Don't overthink things out there.
**[06:36] (Flashback) Ha**
What do I think about when I'm at bat?
**[06:39] (Flashback) Ha**
Just hitting the ball back, I guess?
**[06:46] Ma**
Come on, lucky boy!
**[06:48] Mi**
Get aggressive.
**[06:50] Sa**
Hit it, Harucchi!
**[06:53] Is**
Don't let it end yet!
**[06:56] Ry**
*Haruichi.*
***SIGN*** Batting third and second baseman, Kominato-kun.
***SIGN*** With two outs and no runners in the top of the ninth,
**[07:03] Y1**
One more!
**[07:04] Y2**
Stay calm!
***SIGN*** Seido has their backs against the wall!
**[07:07] Sa**
Right here, Harucchi!
**[07:09] Sa**
This is where you evolve
from Haruboy to Harudandy!
**[07:12] S1**
Kominato!
**[07:13] S2**
Come on!
**[07:15] Ka**
Let's go, Kominato!
**[07:18] Y1**
Sanada-senpai, two outs!
**[07:20] Y2**
One more!
**[07:21] Y3**
Stay calm, Shun!
**[07:25] S1**
Kominato!
**[07:26] Y1**
Sanada!
**[07:27] Y1**
One more!
**[07:34] Ha**
*Did he...*
**[07:36] Ha**
*...just look at Miyuki-senpai?*
**[07:41] Ha**
*Is he afraid?*
**[07:43] Ha**
*He doesn't want to face him.*
**[07:51] Ha**
*He wants to end it now.*
**[07:59] Ha**
*If he wants to rush to end it,*
**[08:02] Ha**
*I can take advantage of that.*
**[08:06] Ry**
*He's figured something out.*
**[08:09] Y1**
Two outs!
**[08:10] Y2**
Two outs!
**[08:14] Sa**
*Okay. An inside?*
**[08:17] Sa**
*I'll give you a strike.*
**[08:22] S1**
Kominato!
**[08:23] Sa**
*Every time...*
**[08:27] y1**
One more!
**[08:28] Sa**
*Again and again...*
**[08:30] y2**
Let's go!
**[08:31] Sa**
*I'll break your bat!*
***SIGN*** Into center field!
***SIGN*** He hits a shootball nice and clean!
***SIGN*** The game's not over yet!
***SIGN*** The third batter, Kominato, gets a hit!
**[08:57] Is**
Yeah!
**[09:00] Sa**
Attaboy!
**[09:01] Sa**
That's my Harudandy!
**[09:03] Fu**
*Hey! He's not blushing.*
**[09:05] Mi**
*Wow!*
**[09:07] Mi**
* He swung with zero hesitation*
* on the first pitch.*
***SIGN*** Two outs and a runner on first in the top of the ninth.
***SIGN*** Seido is behind by one run.
***SIGN*** This next batter hit the walk-off home run
***SIGN*** in the semifinal, proving his worth to the team.
***SIGN*** He's also the captain and plays a key role in Seido's defense.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.
***SIGN*** It's up to Shunpei Sanada to take this man out
***SIGN*** and take the team to nationals.
**[09:51] S1**
He always comes in at the right time.
**[09:53] S2**
Yeah, he has something special.
**[09:55] S3**
But he hasn't had a hit all day.
**[09:58] S3**
He's gone down at every chance to score.
**[10:08] (Flashback) S4**
Their ace, Sanada,
usually overlooks the runner.
**[10:12] (Flashback) S4**
I think we can take advantage of that.
**[10:18] S1**
The coach is letting him bat.
**[10:20] S2**
What's his condition, anyway?
**[10:23] S3**
Can he do it?
**[10:32] Ry**
He can't switch him out.
**[10:40] Ry**
There's just no way.
**[10:43] Ry**
Miyuki himself wants to play.
**[10:48] S1**
Come on!
**[10:51] S2**
Kominato!
**[10:56] YC**
*A home run to turn it around.*
**[11:01] YC**
*Are you gonna be the hero back to back?*
**[11:06] YC**
*There's no way it could...*
**[11:10] YC**
*Though it's possible in baseball.*
**[11:15] YC**
*Pitching inside is a little risky!*
**[11:19] YC**
*Be sure you make the calls with care!*
**[11:22] Y1**
*His lead isn't very big.*
**[11:25] Y1**
*You can stay focused on the batter.*
**[11:30] S1**
Kominato!
**[11:33] Y1**
Steal!
**[11:39] Y2**
Sanada-san's not looking at the runner.
**[11:47] S1**
A steal on the first pitch!
**[11:50] S2**
That was a good steal!
**[11:52] S2**
But the game's over if he gets out!
**[11:56] S3**
Aren't they scared?
**[11:59] Sa**
That's my boy, Haruichi the thief!
**[12:02] Ha**
Thief?
**[12:03] Ha**
I'm an honest person!
**[12:05] R1**
They stole with two outs in the last inning?
**[12:08] R2**
It wasn't a high-risk play.
**[12:10] R2**
They made an aggressive, but calculated
play to get to the next base.
***SIGN*** This is the top of the ninth!
***SIGN*** It was two outs and no runners,
***SIGN*** but Seido has put a runner on second after a steal!
***SIGN*** With backs against the wall, they fight until their last breath!
***SIGN*** A base hit could tie the game!
**[12:30] Y1**
Well done!
**[12:34] Y2**
*That first pitch to the inside...*
**[12:36] Y2**
* I just wanted a ball,*
* but he swung for it.*
**[12:39] Y2**
*Was he going for it?*
**[12:43] Sa**
Seriously?
**[12:46] YC**
*That wasn't a good pitch, either!*
**[12:50] YC**
*Don't take risks here!*
**[12:56] S1**
They made a move from the first pitch.
**[12:59] S2**
Damn!
**[13:00] S2**
I'm getting nervous.
**[13:03] Yu**
*I'm sure Miyuki swung for a hit,*
**[13:06] Yu**
*but he didn't even make contact.*
**[13:11] Yu**
*Did he forget his usual swing?*
**[13:15] Oc**
* He used to be reliable*
* in clutch situations,*
**[13:19] Oc**
*but this is iffy.*
**[13:21] (Flashback) Mi**
If we don't win today, there's no
Jingu Tournament or spring invitational for us,
**[13:26] (Flashback) Mi**
Rei-chan.
**[13:33] Ha**
* The right fielder's a little deep,*
* and the left fielder's a little in.*
**[13:38] Sa**
*It's bad that he got to second.*
**[13:41] Y1**
*But we got a strike from him.*
**[13:45] Y1**
*Let's throw to the opposite side.*
**[13:49] Um**
A ball to the outside!
**[13:52] YC**
*That one was a little high!*
**[14:02] Um**
Another wide pitch! Ball two!
**[14:05] YC**
Akiba!
**[14:07] YC**
Time-out!
***SIGN*** Yakushi is calling for a time-out.
***SIGN*** There's a messenger.
**[14:15] Y1**
They're taking a break.
**[14:18] Y2**
They look a bit tense.
**[14:21] Y3**
There's no need to force a fight.
**[14:23] Y3**
We still have the bottom of the inning.
**[14:25] Y3**
We can give up a run if we have to.
**[14:28] Sa**
Did I really look that tense?
**[14:33] Y3**
With that in mind,
**[14:35] Y3**
if you want to play aggressively,
don't hold back.
**[14:41] Y4**
Let's go!
**[14:42] Y5**
Yeah!
**[14:43] Y6**
All right!
**[14:48] S1**
Are you gonna be the hero again, Captain?
**[14:51] S2**
I'm okay with it!
**[14:52] S3**
Take all the credit!
**[14:55] Sa**
Be more honest to yourself!
**[14:57] Sa**
Don't be shy!
**[14:59] Sa**
Show your true self to the world!
**[15:01] Ka**
It's all on you, Miyuki-senpai!
**[15:03] To**
Come on!
**[15:04] S1**
Miyuki!
**[15:06] S2**
Let's go!
**[15:07] S3**
Get it!
**[15:14] Mi**
*Don't make that face.*
**[15:20] Mi**
*You're scaring me, Zono.*
**[15:22] Mi**
*Are you a mercenary?*
**[15:32] (Flashback) Mi**
If we win in the fall,
we'll go to the invitational.
**[15:37] (Flashback) Mi**
If we make nationals,
**[15:41] (Flashback) Mi**
he can't quit.
**[15:48] (Flashback) S1**
Stop, Zono!
**[15:49] (Flashback) S2**
What are you doing?
**[15:51] Mi**
*I know.*
**[15:53] Mi**
*You just really want to hit.*
**[15:57] Mi**
*Just you wait.*
**[15:59] Mi**
*I'll set it up for you.*
**[16:08] Mi**
*Just wait.*
***SIGN*** Safe at first!
***SIGN*** Miyuki keeps the dream alive with an infield hit!
***SIGN*** But Yakushi's defense is good!
***SIGN*** The runner on second couldn't reach home!
**[17:19] Y1**
Masu!
**[17:20] Y2**
Nice stop, Yone!
**[17:22] Y3**
You guys are the best!
**[17:24] Y4**
*That cutterball was supposed to be out.*
**[17:28] Y4**
*He's really good.*
***SIGN*** Runners on first and third now.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[17:40] Mi**
*We're ready to run.*
**[17:46] Sh**
Zono!
**[17:48] Sh**
Zono!
**[17:51] Sh**
Zono!
**[17:57] Ka**
*First strike. Don't miss it.*
**[18:00] Ka**
*Show them your aggression.*
**[18:04] S1**
Zono, you look scary!
**[18:06] S2**
Hey, he was born with it!
**[18:08] S2**
It's his normal face!
**[18:09] S3**
Swing through!
**[18:12] S4**
Swing for us, too!
**[18:13] Ka**
Go get it, Zono!
**[18:15] Ka**
Zono-senpai!
**[18:16] S1**
Did he forget to look at the coach?
**[18:19] S2**
He's so tense.
**[18:21] Is**
It's fine! He's focused!
**[18:23] Is**
He has to hit it, anyway!
**[18:27] Is**
You have to hit here, Zono!
**[18:32] Mi**
The outfielders have moved out,
expecting a big hit.
**[18:35] Mi**
They don't mind us tying the game.
**[18:40] Y1**
* In his last at-bat, we got him*
* with a cutter to the outside.*
**[18:45] Y1**
* He's a good inside batter,*
* so we have to be careful.*
**[18:50] Sa**
*If they tie, or even turn the game around,*
**[18:54] Sa**
*we still have a chance to score.*
**[18:57] Sa**
*I'm not saying I'll give it to them,*
**[18:59] Sa**
*but we won't play it safe.*
**[19:03] Y1**
*Of course.*
**[19:04] Y1**
*That's how you should be, Sanada-senpai.*
**[19:09] YC**
*Looks like they've decided.*
**[19:15] Y1**
*Seriously?*
***SIGN*** Another steal on the first pitch!
***SIGN*** This is a back-to-back steal in the top of the ninth!
***SIGN*** Runners on second and third now!
***SIGN*** Seido has a runner on second who can turn the game around!
**[19:52] S1**
Miyuki stole!
**[19:54] Is**
*Damn!*
**[19:56] S1**
Zono! That was a ball!
**[19:59] S2**
You're way too tense!
**[20:00] S3**
You need to relax!
**[20:05] Ma**
*I'm still tense!*
**[20:06] Ma**
*I need to swing fast.*
***SIGN*** Smile
**[20:09] Ma**
*I need to relax.*
**[20:13] Sh**
*Zono.*
**[20:15] To**
*Zono-senpai.*
**[20:18] S1**
*Zono.*
**[20:20] S1**
*Show it to me!*
**[20:23] S1**
*Prove that your efforts weren't in vain!*
**[20:29] C1**
First base is open.
**[20:31] C1**
They could walk him.
**[20:32] C2**
*No point adding another runner.*
**[20:35] C3**
*Shirasu's a scary batter, too.*
**[20:38] C4**
They have to face him!
**[20:41] C5**
This is intense.
**[20:46] Y1**
*The runner's on second now,*
**[20:48] Y1**
* but it's good that we got*
* a strike with an inside pitch.*
**[20:53] Y1**
*Now, we can use the outside pitch, as well.*
**[20:57] Ha**
*Zono-san.*
**[21:07] (Flashback) Mi**
Everyone has pitches they're not good at.
**[21:10] (Flashback) Mi**
Just swing at the pitches you can hit.
**[21:14] (Flashback) Is**
Every time I stand at the plate,
**[21:16] (Flashback) Is**
I'm doing everything I can
to chase after the ball.
**[21:19] (Flashback) Ka**
Wait for the pitch to come to you,
then smack it hard.
**[21:23] (Flashback) Ka**
Just go do that this inning, too.
**[21:26] (Flashback) Ka**
You swing like that,
and we'll have ourselves a game.
**[21:32] Ma**
*Wait for the pitch to come to me,*
**[21:36] Ma**
*and then smack it hard!*
***SIGN*** A strike on the outside!
***SIGN*** It's two outs and top of the ninth in the Fall Tournament Final.
***SIGN*** The count is 0-2.
***SIGN*** Seido has their backs to the wall!
**[21:54] Ma**
*Smack it hard!*
**[23:30] Mi**
From two outs and no runners
in the top of the ninth,
**[23:34] Mi**
we managed to get runners
on second and third.
**[23:38] Mi**
However, Zono is cornered,
facing Yakushi's ace, Sanada.
**[23:41] Mi**
One more strike means the game's over.
**[23:43] Sa**
Eyes on the ball!
**[23:44] Sa**
Eyes on the ball, Maezono-senpai!
**[23:46] Ma**
Smack it... Smack it hard.
**[23:48] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2*:
Last Inning.
***SIGN*** Last Inning
**[23:52] Mi**
Let's win the national title!
# 50 - Last Inning
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***SIGN*** Into center field!
***SIGN*** He hits a shootball nice and clean!
***SIGN*** The game's not over yet!
***SIGN*** The third batter, Kominato, gets a hit!
**[00:11] Is**
Yeah!
**[00:15] Y1**
Steal!
**[00:19] Y2**
Sanada-san's not looking at the runner.
**[00:26] S1**
A steal on the first pitch!
**[00:28] S2**
That was a good steal!
**[00:31] S2**
But the game's over if he gets out!
***SIGN*** Safe at first!
***SIGN*** Miyuki keeps the dream alive with an infield hit!
***SIGN*** Runners on first and third now.
***SIGN*** Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun.
**[01:37] Y1**
*Seriously?*
***SIGN*** Another steal on the first pitch!
***SIGN*** This is a back-to-back steal in the top of the ninth!
***SIGN*** Runners on second and third now!
***SIGN*** Seido has a runner on second who can turn the game around!
**[02:21] Ma**
*Wait for the pitch to come to me,*
**[02:25] Ma**
*and then smack it hard!*
***SIGN*** A strike on the outside!
**[02:28] An**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** It's two outs and top of the ninth in the Fall Tournament Final.
***SIGN*** The count is 0-2.
***SIGN*** Seido has their backs to the wall!
**[02:43] Ma**
*Smack it hard!*
***SIGN*** Last Inning
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** The winner of this game earns a spot in the spring invitational.
***SIGN*** The game between Seido and Yakushi is nearing its end.
***SIGN*** It's been close since the sixth inning,
***SIGN*** and we entered the ninth inning with the score at 3-4.
***SIGN*** Down by one run,
***SIGN*** after two outs, Seido managed to put Kominato and Miyuki on base.
***SIGN*** Now they have runners on second and third.
***SIGN*** They could turn the game around if they both score.
***SIGN*** However, Yakushi isn't backing down.
***SIGN*** If they defend here, the game is over.
***SIGN*** And they've got Maezono cornered 0-2.
***SIGN*** Two outs in the ninth inning.
***SIGN*** One more strike can end the game.
***SIGN*** Will Yakushi end it here?
***SIGN*** Or will Seido extend the game to the bottom of the inning?
**[05:09] S1**
Zono!
**[05:10] To**
Maezono-senpai!
**[05:12] Is**
You'd better hit it!
**[05:19] Um**
Foul!
**[05:21] C1**
He could've passed on that one.
**[05:24] C2**
*He looks tense.*
***SIGN*** A fastball to the outside! It's a ball!
**[05:37] Sa**
Good eye!
**[05:38] Sa**
Good eye, Maezono-senpai!
**[05:40] Sa**
Change your rage into power!
**[05:42] Me**
He's throwing to the outside a lot.
**[05:45] Me**
Is an inside coming soon?
**[05:51] Ma**
*Smack it.*
**[05:53] Ma**
*Smack it hard.*
***SIGN*** Foul!
***SIGN*** Another outside!
**[06:12] Ma**
*Smack it hard!*
**[06:18] Y1**
*Do we keep going outside?*
**[06:21] Y1**
*Or...*
**[06:36] Sa**
*Don't think too hard, Akiba.*
***SIGN*** The players are not backing down with two outs in the ninth inning.
***SIGN*** The count is 1-2 now!
***SIGN*** Can Yakushi's ace, Sanada, finish the game with his sixth pitch?
***SIGN*** Or will Seido's Maezono bring the game back to square one?
**[07:04] Y1**
One more!
**[07:06] Y2**
Let's end it here!
**[07:15] Sa**
*In or out.*
**[07:19] Sa**
*I'm gonna get aggressive!*
**[07:24] Ma**
*Smack it...*
**[07:30] Ma**
*...hard!*
**[07:39] (Flashback) Ka**
Don't try to uncomfortably
hit to the right.
**[07:43] (Flashback) Ka**
Wait to swing until the last second,
**[07:49] (Flashback) Ka**
and then smack it head on.
**[07:51] (Flashback) Ka**
In your case, don't try to hit
over the second baseman,
**[07:54] (Flashback) Ka**
but try to hit over the shortstop.
***SIGN*** It's over!
***SIGN*** It went over the second baseman!
**[08:15] Ha**
Zono-san!
***SIGN*** Kominato scores from third base!
***SIGN*** The game's tied!
**[08:25] S1**
* The right fielder didn't catch well.*
* We can go!*
**[08:28] S1**
*Let's go!*
**[08:29] Mi**
*Let's go!*
***SIGN*** Miyuki isn't stopping at third!
**[08:35] y1**
Throw home!
**[08:36] Y2**
*I won't make it if I don't pitch now.*
**[08:39] Y2**
Masu!
**[08:40] S1**
Slide for it!
**[08:48] Y3**
Akiba!
***SIGN*** Safe!
***SIGN*** He scores!
***SIGN*** 5-4!
***SIGN*** In the top of the ninth with two outs,
***SIGN*** Seido manages to turn the game around!
***SIGN*** Batting fifth, Maezono snacks a two-RBI hit over the second baseman!
**[09:42] S1**
Yeah!
**[09:44] S2**
Zono!
**[09:47] S3**
He really did it!
**[09:49] S4**
Zono!
**[10:04] Sh**
Hey, Mi—
**[10:43] Ku**
Damn it! Don't scare us!
**[10:46] Fu**
Ono-senpai.
**[10:50] Fu**
Here I go.
**[10:53] On**
Yeah.
**[10:58] Sa**
I believed in you, Maezono-senpai!
**[11:00] Sa**
I knew you'd do it!
**[11:02] Sa**
Kuramochi-senpai, are you ready?
**[11:04] Sa**
Where'd you go!?
**[11:06] Ku**
Miyuki! Nice run!
**[11:09] Sa**
Hey! Get back here!
**[11:12] R1**
The pitchers look energetic.
**[11:15] R2**
Yeah.
**[11:16] R2**
They've been getting ready,
believing in the batters.
***SIGN*** *Badump* *Badump*
**[11:20] Re**
He got it with the tip of the bat,
**[11:22] Re**
but his swing helped
the hit go over the fielder.
**[11:25] Oc**
That was such a clutch play.
**[11:27] Oc**
The captain ran well, too.
***SIGN*** *Badump* *Badump*
**[11:30] Oc**
*Wow! I'm so surprised.*
**[11:34] Oc**
* I never thought he*
* would pull through here.*
**[11:37] Ma**
Now then, let's run!
**[11:43] Ka**
Shirasu!
**[11:44] S1**
Let's get another run here!
**[11:46] S2**
Right here!
**[11:47] S3**
Shirasu-senpai!
**[11:50] Y1**
*He's standing so close again.*
**[11:57] Mi**
Sanada-senpai! Two outs!
**[12:00] Mi**
Let's focus on the batter!
Switch gears!
**[12:04] YC**
We still have another at-bat!
**[12:07] Y2**
Let's end it here!
**[12:08] Y3**
Sanada!
**[12:11] Sa**
*I figured it wouldn't be easy.*
**[12:15] Ma**
Get aggressive on the first pitch!
**[12:16] Sa**
*I see.*
**[12:19] Sa**
*So dreams don't come easy.*
**[12:26] Sa**
*I get it!*
**[12:33] Sa**
*I'm not truly an ace yet.*
**[12:36] Sa**
*Is that what it means?*
**[12:39] Sa**
*Second!*
***SIGN*** Second baseman, Masuda, throws to second for the third out.
***SIGN*** Sanada manages to stop the follow-up.
***SIGN*** Seido stole the lead, but they're only up by one.
***SIGN*** Yakushi has the bottom to fight back.
***SIGN*** The crowd is giving a round of applause to Sanada, who's pitched so well.
**[13:06] YC**
Are you gonna let the game end
with the ace's apology?
**[13:12] YC**
You'd better not.
**[13:16] Y1**
That's right! It's not over!
**[13:18] Y2**
It's not even close to over!
**[13:19] Y3**
Let's show them how we fight!
**[13:21] Y4**
Let's take back the game!
**[13:22] YY**
Yeah!
**[13:24] S1**
Zono!
**[13:25] S2**
Zono-san!
**[13:27] Ku**
Nice hit!
**[13:28] S1**
Nice one, Zono!
**[13:29] S2**
Didn't know you could hit to the right!
**[13:39] Is**
*This inning...*
**[13:41] Is**
* They'll make nationals*
* if they hold this inning.*
**[14:03] Is**
*No!*
**[14:07] Is**
*No!*
**[14:18] Is**
*Finish it!*
**[14:20] Is**
*You'd better make it!*
**[14:24] C1**
Are they going with Furuya last?
**[14:26] C2**
Of course.
**[14:27] C1**
Why did they save him for so long?
**[14:30] C1**
The game could've ended by now.
**[14:32] C2**
I don't know.
**[14:33] Oc**
*Let's hold off on celebrating.*
**[14:37] Oc**
* You never know what will*
* happen in these games.*
**[14:40] Oc**
*If they don't close up the game well,*
**[14:42] Oc**
*Yakushi could steal the momentum.*
**[14:46] Sa**
I knew you'd do it!
**[14:48] Sa**
Nice face!
**[14:49] Ma**
Shut up!
**[14:51] Oc**
*If the game had been tied,*
**[14:53] Oc**
* I'm sure Sawamura*
* would've stayed in the game.*
**[14:58] Oc**
*However, Furuya has never closed,*
**[15:03] Oc**
*and he can only pitch one inning.*
**[15:05] Oc**
*He's not exactly a safe bet, either.*
**[15:09] Oc**
*It all comes down to the coach's decision.*
**[15:15] Mi**
*It's a difficult call.*
**[15:18] Mi**
* If we play Furuya,*
* we can't go into extra innings.*
**[15:22] Fu**
I've been waiting for this moment.
**[15:24] On**
Calm down.
**[15:26] Mi**
*We may have turned the game,*
**[15:28] Mi**
but we have to go all-in or give up.
**[15:38] Sa**
Coach!
**[15:39] Sa**
I'm still full of energy!
**[15:41] Sa**
I feel good, too!
**[15:43] Ma**
Hey.
**[15:44] Sa**
Please let me pitch!
**[15:45] S1**
He's saying it.
**[15:48] Ha**
Eijun-kun.
**[15:53] Sa**
Please let me pitch
**[15:55] Sa**
the last inning.
***SIGN*** Bottom of the ninth, Seido has announced a change in players.
***SIGN*** Replacing Sawamura-kun as pitcher is Furuya-kun.
***SIGN*** Batting eighth and pitcher, Furuya-kun.
**[16:38] C1**
The ace is finally here!
**[16:40] C2**
There's the monster!
**[16:42] C3**
We've been waiting!
**[16:43] C4**
Let's end it, Seido!
**[16:48] YC**
About time he showed up.
**[16:51] R1**
Furuya-kun's finally playing.
**[16:54] R2**
Yeah.
**[16:55] R2**
I heard he destroyed them
in the summer practice game.
**[16:59] R2**
It would've been the third match-up.
**[17:01] R2**
Sawamura-kun has pitched well,
**[17:04] R2**
but it looks like they're
leaving it to the ace.
**[17:08] I1**
There he is.
**[17:11] Oc**
Coach Kataoka is going all-in.
**[17:16] Ku**
Don't get tense!
**[17:17] Ha**
First pitch, Furuya-kun!
**[17:19] Ma**
We've got your back.
**[17:21] Sa**
Breathe!
**[17:23] Sa**
Don't forget to breathe, Furuya!
**[17:25] Sa**
Take a nice deep breath!
**[17:27] Sa**
Like storing energy into your spiritual center.
**[17:29] Sa**
So you don't space out like usual!
**[17:31] Sa**
Follow my lead!
**[17:32] Ku**
Shut up!
**[17:36] Mi**
He must feel defeated...
**[17:39] Mi**
What a guy.
**[17:45] (Flashback) Sa**
Please let me pitch
**[17:48] (Flashback) Sa**
the last inning.
**[18:00] (Flashback) Ma**
H-Hey...
**[18:02] (Flashback) Ku**
Sawamura.
**[18:05] (Flashback) Ka**
You've pitched well.
**[18:07] (Flashback) Ka**
Especially in the seventh
and eighth innings.
**[18:09] (Flashback) Ka**
Your pitching really helped
the team turn the game around.
**[18:14] Sa**
*Then...*
**[18:16] (Flashback) Ka**
Now, it's your turn, Furuya.
**[18:21] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm giving the last inning to you.
**[18:23] (Flashback) Ka**
You're the ace. Go close it out.
**[18:40] (Flashback) Fu**
Yes, sir.
**[18:41] (Flashback) Fu**
I'll go end it.
**[18:44] (Flashback) Ku**
Calm down, Furuya!
**[18:45] (Flashback) On**
I get it!
**[18:46] (Flashback) On**
I get it, so calm down!
**[18:54] (Flashback) On**
Miyuki!
**[18:56] (Flashback) On**
Furuya's a bit excited,
**[18:58] (Flashback) On**
but he was working on pitching low in the pen.
**[19:01] (Flashback) On**
His pitches look pretty good.
**[19:04] Mi**
*Ono.*
**[19:08] (Flashback) Ka**
In order to keep Yakushi down,
**[19:10] (Flashback) Ka**
we need to get the first batter out.
**[19:15] (Flashback) Ka**
Go end it.
**[19:20] (Flashback) Ka**
We lead by a run!
**[19:21] (Flashback) Ka**
Go defend it with your life!
**[19:24] (Flashback) SS**
Yeah!
**[19:26] C1**
Seido!
**[19:27] C2**
Miyuki!
**[19:29] C3**
Let's get it!
**[19:30] Sa**
Don't forget the acupoint in your wrist!
**[19:32] Sa**
If you want to calm down,
put pressure there!
**[19:34] Sa**
You lose yourself too easily!
**[19:37] Sa**
Acupoint! Acupoint!
**[19:37] Fu**
So...
**[19:39] Fu**
Are you okay?
**[19:45] Mi**
You don't need to worry.
**[19:48] Mi**
If I couldn't play, the coach
would've stopped me.
**[19:51] Mi**
*To be honest,*
**[19:53] Mi**
*I can't tell where I was hurting anymore.*
**[19:57] Fu**
I see.
**[19:59] Fu**
Then I can go all out.
**[20:02] Mi**
What?
**[20:05] Fu**
That's good.
**[20:06] Mi**
*You weren't worried about me?*
**[20:09] Mi**
*Seriously?*
**[20:14] Mi**
Sounds like I don't have
to worry about you!
**[20:17] Fu**
I feel relieved, as well.
**[20:19] Mi**
Keep talking!
**[20:21] Mi**
First pitch!
**[20:22] Mi**
Stay focused!
**[20:25] Y1**
Their catcher is laughing.
**[20:36] Mi**
*Sawamura and Furuya...*
**[20:38] Mi**
*They're both crazy.*
**[20:41] Mi**
*I know you've been getting ready,*
**[20:43] Mi**
*but I'm sorry, Ono.*
**[20:46] Sa**
I-Is that guy okay?
**[20:49] Mi**
*I'm not Sawamura,*
**[20:52] Mi**
* but I doubt I would've budged*
* even if the coach stopped me.*
**[20:58] Mi**
*Man, I'm hopeless.*
**[21:06] Mi**
* I don't want to give up such*
* a fun position to anyone.*
**[21:11] Mi**
*I can't be a good captain.*
**[21:28] Mi**
*Shine even brighter.*
**[21:31] Mi**
*Surprise me even more.*
**[21:38] Mi**
*Let's go see...*
**[21:41] Mi**
*...what lies ahead together.*
**[23:33] Mi**
Sawamura and Furuya are both crazy.
**[23:36] Mi**
Let's go see what lies ahead together.
**[23:39] S1**
Come on, Miyuki!
**[23:41] S2**
Finish it!
**[23:41] S2**
Three more outs!
**[23:43] S3**
Let's end it!
**[23:44] Mi**
Next time on *Ace of the Diamond Season 2* finale:
Seek Diamonds.
***SIGN*** Seek Diamonds
**[23:50] SS**
Let's win the national title!
# 51 - Seek Diamonds
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**[00:01] (Flashback) Sa**
Please let me pitch
**[00:03] (Flashback) Sa**
the last inning.
**[00:06] (Flashback) Ka**
I'm giving the last inning to you.
**[00:09] (Flashback) Ka**
You're the ace. Go close it out.
**[00:15] S1**
Seido!
**[00:16] S2**
Miyuki!
**[00:18] Fu**
Are you okay?
**[00:20] Mi**
If I couldn't play, the coach
would've stopped me.
**[00:25] Fu**
Then I can go all out.
**[00:28] Mi**
What?
**[00:29] Fu**
That's good.
**[00:31] Mi**
*You weren't worried about me?*
**[00:33] Mi**
*Seriously?*
**[00:35] Mi**
*Sawamura and Furuya...*
**[00:38] Mi**
*They're both crazy.*
**[00:42] Mi**
*Shine even brighter.*
**[00:45] Mi**
*Surprise me even more.*
**[00:52] Mi**
*Let's go see...*
**[00:55] Mi**
*...what lies ahead together.*
***SIGN*** Swinging strike out!
***SIGN*** Seido Yakushi
***SIGN*** Both teams showed great offense and defense from the beginning.
***SIGN*** In the top of the ninth, Seido barely turned it around.
***SIGN*** And come the bottom, their ace cleanly closed out the game!
***SIGN*** Two hundred fifty-four schools throughout Tokyo
***SIGN*** played this fall for a spot in the spring invitational,
***SIGN*** and Seido comes out on top!
***SIGN*** Yakushi was one out away from grabbing the win,
***SIGN*** but their dream has slipped away.
***SIGN*** However, they've certainly showed all of Tokyo
***SIGN*** what they're capable of doing!
**[05:40] Sa**
Stand properly! Come now!
**[05:48] Um**
Bow!
**[05:49] EE**
Good game!
**[05:58] Sa**
*An injury?*
**[06:00] Sa**
*Was he playing with an injury the entire game?*
**[06:02] Sa**
* We were so full of ourselves*
* that we couldn't even see it.*
**[06:10] Mi**
Sorry, Raichi.
**[06:12] Mi**
I couldn't put you in the box.
**[06:21] Ra**
Yeah.
**[06:23] Ra**
I wanted to face him.
**[06:26] Ra**
I didn't want it to end.
**[06:30] Ra**
I wanted to play more.
**[06:40] C1**
Good game!
**[06:41] C2**
You were close!
**[06:42] C3**
Don't cry, Miss-shima!
**[06:44] C4**
We'll come cheer for you again!
**[06:46] C5**
I wanted to see you guys at nationals!
**[06:49] Fu**
Good job!
**[06:50] Fu**
Good game!
**[06:51] Fu**
You guys were amazing!
**[06:53] Ya**
Sanada!
**[06:55] Sa**
* Defense, base running, strategy,*
* situational batting...*
**[07:01] Sa**
* I know we couldn't win*
* with momentum alone.*
**[07:05] Sa**
*I know what we were lacking.*
**[07:08] Sa**
*All too well.*
**[07:11] Y1**
*Still...*
**[07:13] Y1**
*...we were so close.*
**[07:17] Y2**
*It's not just a dream.*
**[07:20] YY**
*We had our hands on it.*
**[07:25] YY**
*It just slipped away.*
**[07:32] S1**
Seido!
**[07:33] S2**
Zono!
**[07:34] S3**
Miyuki!
**[07:36] S4**
Nice game!
**[07:37] S4**
Go crazy at nationals!
**[07:39] S5**
Zono, are you crying?
**[07:41] Ma**
I'm not crying!
**[07:42] S1**
Furuya!
**[07:43] S2**
Furuya, nice pitch!
**[07:47] S3**
Nationals! Nationals!
**[07:51] R1**
Furuya-kun pitched well.
**[07:54] R2**
Yeah, he pitched like a true ace.
**[07:59] R2**
They've finally opened the
door to nationals.
**[08:04] R1**
There's still the Jingu Tournament,
**[08:06] R1**
but I'm excited to see what
they'll show us at the invitational
**[08:12] R1**
after going through winter training.
**[08:15] Na**
*Kazuya...*
**[08:17] Na**
*So you're going to experience it, too.*
**[08:21] Na**
*Things are getting interesting.*
**[08:24] I1**
No. No. No.
**[08:28] Na**
* Go and come back*
* as a more formidable team.*
**[08:32] Na**
*The summer nationals will be ours.*
**[08:35] Na**
Let's go back!
**[08:37] I1**
Yes, sir!
**[08:38] Ma**
*Looks like they lit a fire under him.*
**[08:45] S1**
We did it!
**[08:46] S1**
We did iiiit!
**[08:49] Oc**
* In the last inning, Coach Kataoka*
* replaced Sawamura with Furuya,*
**[08:53] Oc**
*and it worked out perfectly.*
**[08:59] Oc**
*Trusting the ace.*
**[09:01] Oc**
*It's not as easy as it sounds.*
**[09:05] Oc**
*If it were me...*
**[09:20] Is**
Nationals...
**[09:25] Is**
I'm...
**[09:27] Is**
...jealous.
***SIGN*** Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament Final
(W. Tokyo) Seido 5 - 4 Yakushi (W. Tokyo)
**[09:35] C1**
Wow! Furuya-san was so cool!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[09:38] C1**
How fast does he pitch?
**[09:40] C2**
Sawamura-san was really good, too!
**[09:43] C1**
Yeah, and really loud!
**[09:44] C3**
I was rooting for Yakushi in the end.
**[09:47] C4**
What?
**[09:48] C4**
You didn't watch the Ichidai game?
**[09:50] C4**
Kosei Amahisa is on the rise!
**[09:53] C3**
I saw Inashiro in the stands.
**[09:54] C2**
Seriously? Narumiya-san was here?
**[09:57] C2**
I wanted to meet him!
**[09:57] Na**
Yay!
***SIGN*** Second Round Pick
**[10:04] Re**
Yeah, the same doctor Furuya-kun saw.
**[10:07] Ot**
Should I get a taxi?
**[10:09] Re**
Yes, please.
**[10:10] Mi**
Boys! Don't forget to ice!
**[10:13] Sa**
Shut up!
**[10:14] Sa**
I'm doing it right now!
**[10:16] Sa**
You didn't even tell us you were hurt!
You kept me out of the loop!
**[10:20] Ha**
You didn't notice?
**[10:22] Mi**
Wait! Are you worried about me?
**[10:24] Sa**
Shut up! Go see the doctor!
**[10:28] Ka**
Miyuki.
**[10:29] Ka**
Sorry.
**[10:33] Ka**
The last defense.
**[10:35] Ka**
I wasn't planning to let you play,
**[10:37] Ka**
but you know how Yakushi is.
**[10:40] Ka**
I didn't want to give them any openings.
**[10:44] Ka**
I prioritized the win in the end.
**[10:52] Mi**
I see.
**[10:54] Mi**
If you still thought I was useful, then I'm glad.
**[10:58] Mi**
I honestly thought I was dragging
the team down with my own selfishness.
**[11:04] Ma**
Don't try to sound cool, stupid!
**[11:06] Ka**
Not like you would've switched, anyway.
**[11:08] Ku**
Well, I'll take him now.
**[11:11] Ma**
Get up!
**[11:11] Mi**
I can walk.
**[11:13] Ma**
You're unbelievable.
**[11:15] Ma**
You could barely stand
during the closing ceremony.
**[11:18] Mi**
You were crying like crazy.
**[11:21] Ma**
Shut up!
**[11:22] Re**
The Jingu Tournament, made up of schools
from across the nation, is in ten days.
**[11:26] Re**
We may have to play without Miyuki-kun.
**[11:32] Re**
As the coach of the
Tokyo Tournament champions,
**[11:35] Re**
you'll be in the dugout, won't you?
**[11:43] YC**
In the end, only the outcome matters.
**[11:46] YC**
Anything the loser says
just sounds like an excuse.
**[11:50] YC**
However, I want to say one thing.
**[11:54] YC**
The boys played really well.
**[11:57] YC**
They were admirable.
**[11:59] YC**
They kept their heads up and looked forward.
**[12:05] YC**
They've taught me so much.
**[12:11] S1**
We've finally made it to nationals!
**[12:13] S1**
It's been such a long road!
**[12:16] S1**
People across the country
will know of our school!
**[12:19] S1**
Well done, Coach Ochiai.
**[12:21] S1**
You'll be starting your career at nationals!
**[12:26] Oc**
That's a happy-go-lucky attitude.
**[12:30] Oc**
The runner-up in the summer
and champions in the fall.
**[12:34] Oc**
With this track record, many good players
will want to come to Seido.
**[12:39] Oc**
It's only going to get busier from here.
**[12:43] Oc**
*Sheesh.*
**[12:44] Oc**
* I wonder if I have any*
* connections somewhere.*
**[12:46] Oc**
What you need to do, first and foremost,
**[12:50] Oc**
is to prevent Coach Kataoka from quitting.
**[12:55] Ha**
Furuya-kun, do you want this?
**[12:58] S1**
Hey, whose is this?
**[12:59] S2**
Just bring it!
**[13:02] Ka**
Sawamura!
**[13:04] Ha**
Is your ankle okay?
**[13:06] Fu**
Yeah.
**[13:14] Ku**
What? Say what?
**[13:16] Mi**
I can't do it.
**[13:18] Ma**
What? Can't do what?
**[13:21] Mi**
I'm not suited to be the captain.
**[13:26] Mi**
You guys should put yourselves in my shoes.
**[13:31] Mi**
You can be captains.
**[13:33] Ma**
Oh, no! Is he dying?
**[13:36] Ma**
He's going crazy!
**[13:37] Mi**
It's so tough.
**[13:39] Ma**
Driver, please hurry!
**[13:47] SS**
Congratulations!
**[13:49] SS**
Congratulations!
**[13:51] Is**
Congratulations, Coach!
**[13:53] S1**
Congratulations!
**[13:55] Ma**
Congratulations, Coach!
**[13:57] Ry**
You're finally going to nationals!
**[13:59] S1**
Let's win nationals now!
**[14:02] S2**
Boss!
**[14:03] S3**
Win the national title!
**[14:05] S4**
Congratulations!
**[14:07] S5**
Shogun!
**[14:08] S6**
Congratulations!
**[14:09] Ry**
Let's take the top.
**[14:10] S1**
Nice one!
**[14:12] S2**
Good job!
**[14:13] Is**
You have to go all the way!
**[14:15] Is**
You'd better make him
the best coach in Japan!
**[14:18] Is**
Damn, I hate you!
**[14:21] Ka**
Today...
**[14:27] Ka**
Today, we won...
**[14:32] Ka**
...but we didn't win the game alone.
**[14:37] Ka**
We...
**[14:46] Ka**
We all tasted defeat in the summer.
**[14:50] Ka**
You showed the first- and second-years...
**[14:55] Ka**
...how to always...
**[14:58] Ka**
...stay positive and train hard.
**[15:05] Ka**
All of you third-years...
**[15:10] Ka**
...are part of the reason we won.
**[15:17] Ka**
Thank you.
**[15:55] Is**
I think it's time!
**[15:58] Is**
Throw him in the air!
**[16:04] Ka**
Hey, Jun!
**[16:04] Is**
We're going for ten at least, Coach!
**[16:07] Ry**
That's not enough.
**[16:09] Ta**
On three! Are you ready?
**[16:11] Yu**
What's the Guinness world record?
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
**[16:15] Is**
Are you being serious, Tetsu?
**[16:17] S1**
Let's toss him super high!
**[16:19] S2**
Hey, we need more in the middle!
**[16:21] S3**
Everyone, gather around!
**[16:24] Is**
Are you ready?
**[16:25] SS**
One, two, three!
**[16:27] SS**
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
**[16:32] SS**
Hurrah! Hurrah!
**[16:44] Sa**
Furuya.
**[16:49] Sa**
You told me before...
**[16:53] Sa**
...that you were glad you came to this school.
**[17:09] Sa**
Right now,
**[17:12] Sa**
I sincerely feel the same.
**[17:19] Sa**
I'm gonna steal
**[17:22] Sa**
that ace number from you.
**[17:35] Fu**
I won't lose.
**[17:38] SS**
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
***SIGN*** Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
Fall Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament
***SIGN*** Seido High School Practice Field
***SIGN*** National Training Center
***SIGN*** Seido Spirit Dorm
***SIGN*** Seido
***SIGN*** Miyuki Steel
***SIGN*** Seido High School Makes Baseball Nationals
***SIGN*** Graduation
***SIGN*** Seido Homei
***SIGN*** It's day five of the tournament,
***SIGN*** and the game between Homei from Kyushu
***SIGN*** and Seido from Tokyo is nearing its end!
**[21:30] S1**
Coach Ochiai.
**[21:32] S1**
You're in the way.
**[21:35] Oc**
It's cold in there.
**[21:36] S1**
Then wear a jacket, please.
***SIGN*** It's their first national tournament in seven years.
***SIGN*** After taking the reigns from Coach Sakaki,
***SIGN*** it's his second time here as a coach.
***SIGN*** This is Tesshin Kataoka, formerly known as the "Ace on Fire."
***SIGN*** He's calling for a change in pitchers.
***SIGN*** The ace, Furuya, is going into left field.
**[21:59] (Flashback) Sa**
What does it mean
**[22:02] (Flashback) Sa**
to go to nationals?
**[22:05] (Flashback) Sa**
What's so special
**[22:07] (Flashback) Sa**
about nationals?
***SIGN*** Running to the mound is Seido's southpaw.
***SIGN*** #18, Eijun Sawamura!
**[22:22] (Flashback) Is**
I don't know what you
want out of nationals,
**[22:28] (Flashback) Is**
but who sets their goals on
something anyone can go to?
**[22:35] (Flashback) Is**
We try because it's hard.
**[22:37] (Flashback) Is**
It's a dream because it takes a lot of work.
**[22:45] Sa**
No matter who we're playing,
**[22:48] Sa**
no matter where we are,
**[22:52] Sa**
we just play Seido's baseball!
***SIGN*** Seido Homei
**[22:58] (Flashback) Is**
What's so special about nationals?
**[23:01] (Flashback) Is**
Why don't you go figure that out yourself?
**[23:07] Sa**
I'll be keeping everyone busy,
**[23:11] Sa**
so fielders, thank you in advance!
***SIGN*** Thank you for watching these two and half years! -Yuji Terajima