Ace of the Diamond Eijun Sawamura finally makes his first appearance at the spring invitational! He wants to restore Seido’s reputation as a first-rate team and make them national champions! Seido High School Baseball Club’s new run is about to begin! Season 1 1 - The One Pitch Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Eijun     It's the bottom of the ninth      and the score's tied. [00:06] Eijun     Two outs, bases loaded, [00:09] Eijun     and the count is     three balls, two strikes. [00:29] Eijun     For the Akagi Junior High Baseball Team, [00:33] Eijun     this became our final game. [00:37] Umpire     Game set! [00:38] Umpire     Schools, line up. [00:40] Umpire     Excuse me. Please line up. [00:43] Wakana     Eijun! [00:49] Eijun     I'm sorry. [00:51] Eijun     I couldn't take     you guys to the nationals! [00:54] Wakana     Eijun... [00:56] Nobu     Ei-chan... [01:02] Enemy1     What is this guy on? [01:04] Enemy2     A team that can't even catch pop     flies or grounders in the nationals? [01:09] Enemy1     I heard your school's     being demolished soon. [01:12] Enemy1     Here to make some     last-minute memories? [01:13] Enemy2     There's no way we were going     to lose to a team with a girl! [01:17] Enemy1     You gotta be kidding me. [01:22] Eijun     This is our spirit. [01:24] Eijun     The Akagi Junior High Spirit. [01:28] Enemy1     Huh? [01:30] Eijun     Take this! [01:33] Wakana     Eijun! SIGN    The One Pitch [03:09] Sano     You idiot! [03:11] Sano     Do you even know     what you did to yourself? [03:14] Sano     The other team's coach and      families came roaring to you. [03:17] Sano     the players glared at you with hatred, [03:19] Sano     and you slapped them and      the umpire them twelve times! [03:22] Sano     Are you really okay [03:25] Sano     finishing your three years of junior     high baseball with a record like that? [03:28] Eijun     I understand your anger, Coach. [03:31] Eijun     I feel ashamed for losing     to such a team of clowns. [03:35] Sano     That's not the point! [03:37] Sano     I'm not talking about     the outcome of the game! [03:39] Sano     I'm talking about your slapfest! [03:40] Eijun     Oh, that? [03:42] Sano     Of course! [03:43] Eijun     Oh, I am so ashamed. [03:51] Sano     After all the work you put in      as the team captain... [03:55] Sano     It's hard for me to say this, [03:57] Sano     but some high schools     might not want you now. [03:59] Eijun     I'll be fine. [04:02] Eijun     All I need is a ball     and a bat to play baseball. [04:07] Eijun     That's how we've always been doing it. [04:09] Sano     You really don't get it... [04:11] Principle     Sawamura-kun. [04:13] Sano     Principal? [04:14] Principle     If you like baseball,     you must learn to follow the rules. [04:19] Principle     Violence is never the answer,     even if it's for your teammates. [04:28] Eijun     All right. [04:35] Eijun     Well, I think I've repented     enough, so see ya! [04:41] Sano     Hey, come back here, Sawamura! [04:43] Principle     Oh, it's fine, Mr. Sano. [04:45] Sano     But... [04:47] Principle     He wanted people to remember     our school before it's demolished. [04:52] Principle     I am truly proud of him     for staying late every day, [04:56] Principle     practicing for that goal. [05:03] Sano     He made me procure buses     to take them to practice games, [05:06] Sano     and he made me treat them all     to barbecue for winning. [05:08] Sano     Knowing I won't have to do that     any more is like a dream come true. [05:16] Sano     He went on a rampage when     his teammates were riduculed. [05:23] Sano     It was certainly a very     "Eijun" way to end things. [05:31] Eijun     In the end, I couldn't win     a single game in junior high. [05:40] Nobu     Ei-chan! [05:42] Nobu     Did the coach finally let you go? [05:44] Kenta     Was he super mad? [05:45] Eijun     That would be an understatement. [05:47] Eijun     I came running out     because he wouldn't shut up. [05:48] Teammates     Yeah, that's you, all right! [05:51] Teammates     Won't he still be mad? [05:52] Wakana     Aren't you going to have a hard time     finding a school after that incident? [05:56] Eijun     What are you saying, Wakana? [05:58] Wakana     What are you going to do, stupid? [06:00] Wakana     You need to think before you act. [06:10] Eijun     No need to be so blue and worried, guys! [06:13] Eijun     We're all going to the same high school. [06:17] Eijun     I mean, let's keep it real. [06:21] Eijun     Even if the schools merge     and ours gets demolished, [06:24] Eijun     we'll still have the same     school spirit if we stay together. [06:28] Eijun     We couldn't go to the     nationals in junior high, [06:31] Eijun     but let's make it     a reality in high school. [06:35] Nobu     Ei-chan... [06:37] Everyone     Yeah. [06:40] Eijun     You just wait, nationals! [06:42] Eijun     We're coming to take over! [06:47] Wakana     So... [06:48] Wakana     how do you plan to get in     without an invitation? [06:51] Wakana     The school we're applying to isn't     exactly easy to test into, you know? [06:59] Wakana     Your brain is the biggest of our worries, too. [07:06] Eijun     You guys have all been studying? [07:08] Kenta     Like any normal person would. [07:09] Eijun     Seriously? [07:10] Eijun     I'm still stuck on fractions in math! [07:12] Nobu     I think you should give up. [07:14] Eijun     Never give up! SIGN    Must Win [08:06] Gramps     Eijun! [08:08] Gramps     Hey, Eijun! [08:09] Gramps     Someone's here to see you. [08:13] Eijun     I'm screwed, Grandpa! [08:16] Eijun     Everyone's flying away,     leaving me behind! [08:20] Gramps     Stop dreaming! [08:23] Gramps     Now wash up and come downstairs. [08:25] Gramps     Someone came all the way     from Tokyo to see you. [08:30] Eijun     From Tokyo? [08:37] Rei     Nice to meet you. [08:40] Rei     You must be Eijun Sawamura. SIGN    Rei Takashima Seidou High School Baseball [08:46] Rei     I'm the assistant director     of the Seidou High School Baseball Team. [08:49] Rei     My name is Rei Takashima. [08:52] Rei     We would love to have you on our team. [08:56] Eijun     Seidou High School? [08:58] Gramps     Hey! [08:58] Gramps     Seidou High is a famous baseball school      that's been to nationals numerous times! [09:04] Eijun     Is that supposed to be     amazing or something? [09:07] Gramps     You play baseball,     and you've never heard of Seidou? [09:10] Eijun     Never. [09:11] Gramps     There are tons of professionals     on TV who've graduated from Seidou. [09:17] Eijun     It's more fun to actually play     baseball than to watch it on TV. [09:22] Gramps     Shut your mouth! [09:27] Gramps     Please excuse my grandson's ignorance. [09:29] Rei     No problem. [09:31] Gramps     But why would such a famous school     in Tokyo come here looking for him? [09:37] Rei     I was present at the game he played     the other day and saw great talent in him. [09:44] Gramps     But there was an incident after the game... [09:48] Rei     Yes, the use of his wrists in his slaps     truly represented his ability as a pitcher. [09:55] Dad     This is your chance, Eijun! [09:57] Gramps     Tell her you'll accept the offer     before she changes her mind! [10:01] Mom     We need to celebrate with a feast tonight. [10:04] Eijun     What? Hold on... [10:07] Gramps     Do you have something to say? [10:08] Eijun     I'm gonna go to Tokyo just to play baseball? [10:11] Eijun     Besides, I don't want to play baseball     in such a stuffy environment. [10:18] Gramps     Do you know what you're saying? [10:20] Dad     Do you have any idea     how amazing this offer is? [10:22] Mom     Seriously! This is your     best bet for high school. [10:25] Eijun     It's true that this'll be much     easier than testing into a school. [10:31] Eijun     But I'll be chasing after     the same dream wherever I go. [10:34] Eijun     So I'd rather do that with     the teammates I have here at home. [10:44] Gramps     E-Eijun... [10:49] Rei     I see. [10:56] Rei     So, when would you like to pay us a visit? [11:00] Eijun     Wait— [11:01] Rei     We're going to get busier as time goes on, [11:03] Rei     so it would be nice if you     could come as soon as possible. [11:06] Eijun     I-Is she even listening? [11:10] Rei     The baseball field is a mirror     that reflects the players' spirit. [11:14] Rei     It's the only place you can     find the truth, Sawamura. [11:17] Eijun     The truth? [11:19] Rei     That game... [11:22] Rei     That final ball you pitched... [11:26] Rei     Bottom of the ninth,     two outs and bases loaded. [11:28] Rei     A single hit will cost you the game. [11:30] Rei     That pitch wasn't like     any pitch you'd made before. [11:37] Rei     You raised your right leg     without a hint of doubt in you. [11:41] Rei     Your form, balanced on one leg,      was truly beautiful. [11:46] Rei     Your natural ability to prevent a bad     outcome showed as you stood in danger. [11:51] Rei     Or perhaps it was your pride     as a pitcher, but that pitch... [11:58] Rei     You threw it instinctively with your     heart and soul to take that batter down. [12:08] Eijun     That last ball I pitched? [12:11] Rei     I saw the qualities of a true     pitcher when you threw it. SIGN    Emergency Family Meeting [12:18] Gramps     She's been saying weird things from the start. [12:21] Gramps     Like the slapping thing, too. [12:22] Mom     I wonder if she's really from Seidou. [12:24] Eijun     She sounds suspicious to me. [12:29] Rei     Anyway, you should come     see one of our practices. [12:35] Rei     From what I saw, [12:36] Rei     you didn't have an actual instructor [12:39] Rei     or rivals who drove you to strive     to improve at your junior high school. [12:45] Rei     If you are actually aiming     to go to the nationals, [12:50] Rei     you should gain something     from seeing a top-level practice. [12:55] Eijun     The nationals... [13:02] Eijun     Is it just me? [13:04] Eijun     Or did she make fun of my junior high team? [13:09] Eijun     You better be kidding me! [13:11] Eijun     Very well! I'll take a good look     at your so-called "top level." [13:25] Rei     Like it? [13:26] Rei     This is our prestigious baseball practice field. [13:30] Rei     We have an indoor practice area over there, SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [13:33] Rei     and most of the team     members live in the dorms. [13:37] Eijun     Wow! What is that machine? [13:39] Eijun     There's so much stuff I've never seen! [13:44] Eijun     I-I'm not falling in love or anything! [13:46] Eijun     I was just caught off guard! [13:48] Rei     Is that so? [13:50] Eijun     Besides, you don't need all this     expensive equipment to play baseball. [13:55] Eijun     I bet you just gather all the best     players from around the nation. [13:58] Eijun     Then it's no surprise that you're good. [14:01] Eijun     In fact, [14:03] Eijun     I would hate to lose to a top-tier team     that's granted anything they want. [14:12] Rei     I won't deny the fact [14:14] Rei     that half of our team members     are from outside the prefecture. [14:17] Rei     They're here to play     baseball abroad, so to speak. [14:21] Eijun     So you do just invite the good players. [14:24] Rei     However, [14:25] Rei     this is the age when Japanese high school     baseball is known to be the best in the world, [14:29] Rei     and some scouts come from the major league      to invite players to their teams. [14:33] Rei     "I want to be the best baseball player, ever." [14:36] Rei     Fifteen-year-old boys leave home [14:40] Rei     for the purpose of honing their abilities. [14:44] Rei     I respect all players who have     that determination and aspiration. [14:51] Eijun     Determination... [15:05] Eijun     She's right. [15:06] Eijun     I can feel a sense of tension in the air. [15:10] Azuma     Kawakami! Are you kidding me? [15:13] Azuma     You throw like a girl! [15:15] Azuma     How about you pitch with some feeling? [15:18] Azuma     You're already tired? [15:20] Azuma     This is why you can't make the team! [15:22] Kawakami     I'm sorry. [15:24] Member1     Azuma's at it again. [15:26] Member2     He shows no mercy once     he gets his eyes on someone. [15:29] Azuma     If you don't want to get better,     then go back home to your mommy! [15:32] Azuma     We've got plenty of pitchers to replace you! [15:36] Kawakami     I want to get better! [15:38] Azuma     Then give me your best shot! [15:40] Rei     You should take a good look at his batting. [15:44] Rei     That's Kiyokuni Azuma, a monster with     forty-two home runs in his high school career. [15:49] Rei     He's one of the players who'll     be drafted this year. [15:58] Azuma     It's like I'm swinging through air! [16:00] Azuma     You're gonna make my skills rust like that! [16:02] Azuma     Kawakami! [16:03] Azuma     You're done! Get off the mound! [16:06] Azuma     Someone carry him out! [16:08] Azuma     Put him in a cardboard     box and send him home! [16:12] Eijun     What's his problem? [16:18] Eijun     He's gonna play pro ball with a body like that? [16:20] Eijun     Impossible! [16:22] Eijun     Look at his belly! [16:24] Eijun     He looks like an old man! [16:26] Rei     Sawamura, stop! [16:28] Eijun     I bet he's at least forty years old! [16:30] Eijun     There's no way he's in high school! [16:34] Azuma     Who in the world... [16:36] Azuma     is making fun of my cute belly? [16:41] Eijun     Cute belly? [16:43] Eijun     I think you mean your fat belly! [16:51] Member1     Who is that brat? [16:52] Member1     Does he have a death wish? [16:54] Member2     Azuma's been trying to lose     that weight for a while, too. [16:58] Azuma     Get out of my way! [17:00] Rei     S-Stop, Azuma! [17:02] Rei     Sawamura, you apologize right now. [17:05] Eijun     A "baseball abroad" program? [17:08] Eijun     Maybe everyone here has     determination and aspiration, [17:12] Eijun     but just being better doesn't give you the right     to talk trash about other people. [17:16] Eijun     He made fun of his pitches, [17:19] Eijun     and then told him to go back to his mommy? [17:23] Eijun     Even if everyone else is fine with it, [17:25] Eijun     I'm definitely not gonna let it slide. [17:29] Eijun     You can't play baseball by yourself! [17:39] Eijun     Did this prestigious school not teach you [17:42] Eijun     that this is a team sport? [17:54] Eijun     So I'd rather do that with     the teammates I have here at home. [17:58] Rei     So he cherishes his teammates. [18:03] Rei     I'm sorry, Azuma. [18:05] Rei     He just came out     of the countryside, [18:06] Rei     so he's completely clueless     about the real world. [18:08] Rei     He's a pitcher. [18:10] Rei     Do you mind showing him     what batting is all about? [18:14] Azuma     Sure. [18:15] Azuma     I don't mind at all. [18:17] Azuma     However, [18:19] Azuma     I won't let him get off the mound      until he begs for mercy. [18:29] Eijun     Wait a minute! [18:30] Eijun     I never asked to have a match     with some jerk like him. [18:34] Rei     Sawamura, [18:36] Rei     this is a baseball field. [18:39] Rei     If you have something to say, [18:40] Rei     you're going to have to     say it through baseball. [18:44] ---     Now, go get changed. [18:48] Miyuki     This sounds like a lot of fun. [18:52] Miyuki     Rei, [18:54] Miyuki     can I catch his pitch? [18:58] Eijun     Who's he? [18:59] Rei     Kazuya Miyuki, a catcher. [19:03] Azuma     Miyuki! [19:04] Azuma     You're a first year!     Don't get cocky! [19:07] Miyuki     Well, excuse me. [19:09] Miyuki     But you've been kinda high on horse lately, [19:12] Miyuki     so I just think it'll do you good to play     with us kids to go back to basics. [19:17] Azuma     Who's on a high horse? [19:20] Member1     Kazuya, be careful what you say! [19:22] Member2     He's gonna jump you! [19:35] Rei     Miyuki, I'm glad you volunteered. [19:39] Rei     His pitches are a bit peculiar. [19:45] Rei     He himself doesn't     even know what he has. [19:49] Rei     Think you can draw     out his potential? [19:56] Miyuki     Wow, big praise. [19:59] Miyuki     You must have high     hopes for this kid. [20:03] Eijun     Damn it. [20:04] Eijun     What am I even doing? [20:06] Eijun     I knew I shouldn't have come here. [20:15] Wakana     Eijun's in Tokyo? [20:20] Eijun     Ow. [20:22] Miyuki     Wait. [20:24] Miyuki     Is this your first time     with the hardball? [20:27] Eijun     I didn't know [20:30] Eijun     that the hardballs were so     much harder and heavier. [20:35] Azuma     Hey, kid. [20:38] Azuma     If you're gonna apologize,     you better do it now. [20:42] Azuma     Once you get up to the mound, [20:45] Azuma     there's no place for you to run. [20:53] Eijun     Who do you think you are anyway? [20:56] Eijun     You're the one who'll     be begging to run away. [20:59] Eijun     In fact... [21:01] Eijun     No hard feelings even     if I happen to hit you! [21:09] Miyuki     Oh, man! This guy's hilarious! [21:11] Azuma     Miyuki! [21:13] Azuma     Nothing's funny here! [21:15] Azuma     You wanna get hurt? [21:16] Miyuki     Oh, I'm sorry. [21:44] Eijun     On this day, I pitched     eleven balls. [21:49] Eijun     This day changed my baseball career [21:52] Eijun     forever. [23:35] Eijun     I have a one-on-one with Azuma. [23:37] Eijun     He's a monster who's going     pro once he graduates. [23:40] Eijun     But I can't stand a guy who     talks trash to his teammates! [23:44] Miyuki     A great pitch won't be born without     the battery working as one. [23:47] Miyuki     Just one all-out pitch     he throws to Azuma [23:50] Miyuki     makes a huge difference in his fate. [23:53] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Partner. [23:57] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 2 - Partner Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Wakana     Eijun's in Tokyo? [00:14] Eijun     I hate to admit it, but the mound     feels really good on my feet. [00:26] Eijun     It fits better in my hand     than the rubber balls. [00:29] Miyuki     You should be warmed up now. [00:30] Miyuki     Let's get started. [00:34] Azuma     Your pitching's a joke. [00:36] Azuma     You sure talked big,     but it's average, at best. [00:39] Azuma     I'll send it flying out of the park! [00:42] Miyuki     He's still in junior high. [00:44] Miyuki     Maybe go a little easy on him? [00:46] Azuma     In your dreams! [00:47] Azuma     I always swing with everything I have! [00:48] Azuma     Doesn't matter if he's in junior high. [00:52] Miyuki     I really like that about you, Azuma. [00:54] Azuma     Shut it! SIGN    Partner [02:36] Azuma     You look way too serious, kid! [02:39] Azuma     Just throw it! [02:42] Miyuki     He looks really stiff. [02:46] Miyuki     He won't be able to pitch     with even half his strength. [02:50] Miyuki     Let's try to loosen you up. [03:09] Azuma     You're so scared that     your arm's not swinging through! [03:11] Azuma     If you're so afraid to pitch, just say so! [03:15] Miyuki     That's not it. [03:19] Miyuki     He changed his aim the moment he let go. [03:25] ---     Time out! [03:27] ---     What? If you needed a plan, you should've     said something before we started! [03:30] Miyuki     You threw that one     into the ground on purpose. [03:34] Miyuki     Why? [03:37] Eijun     I felt like he would've hit if I threw there. [03:44] Miyuki     Interesting. [03:45] Miyuki     Let me get this straight. You'd rather     throw a ball than have him hit it? [03:47] Eijun     You got a problem? [03:50] Miyuki     You're absolutely right! [03:52] Miyuki     You see, that was actually     Azuma's favorite location. [03:58] Miyuki     You were so stiff, [03:59] Miyuki     so I thought you'd loosen up     if you got obliterated once. [04:03] Miyuki     If you had thrown there,     he definitely would've hit it. [04:07] Miyuki     I like you, kid. [04:09] Miyuki     Let's slay that monster     together from here on out. [04:12] Eijun     Together? Yeah, right! [04:14] Eijun     I bet you're on his side! [04:16] Miyuki     Learn to accept the good will of others. [04:19] Eijun     Shut up! Don't touch me! [04:20] Miyuki     Anyway, what can you throw? [04:23] Eijun     I pitch fastballs for life! [04:26] Miyuki     Serious? [04:28] Miyuki     This is great! [04:29] Miyuki     I'm even more motivated now! [04:32] Eijun     Damn it! [04:33] Eijun     You're making fun of me! [04:35] Miyuki     Just leave it all to me. [04:37] Miyuki     I know his batting habits well. [04:39] Eijun     It's got nothing to do with you! [04:41] Eijun     This is between me and him! [04:44] Miyuki     What? [04:45] Miyuki     Is that how you see it? [04:46] Miyuki     Then... Do you plan     to play baseball by yourself? [04:53] (Flashback) Eijun     You can't play baseball by yourself! [04:56] Miyuki     I don't know what kind     of baseball you've been playing, [04:59] Miyuki     but the best pitches [05:01] Miyuki     are works of art produced by the pitcher     and the catcher working as one. [05:05] Eijun     Works of art? [05:08] Miyuki     I'll draw out your full potential. [05:11] Miyuki     You just need to trust my mitt     and throw your best pitches. [05:15] Miyuki     It's that simple. [05:17] Miyuki     We'll be great partners. [05:23] Miyuki     Let's get cracking, partner. [05:27] Eijun     Partner? [05:31] Eijun     O-Okay. SIGN    Seidou High School Baseball Field [05:34] Miyuki     Thanks for waiting. [05:36] Azuma     That took forever! I was falling asleep! [05:37] Eijun     The best pitches... [05:39] Eijun     are works of art. [05:43] Eijun     Wait! We just met today,     and he's already calling me "partner"? [05:47] Eijun     I accidentally answered, too. [05:50] Miyuki     Now then, let's get this     monster-slaying started. [05:54] Eijun     Works of art, huh... [05:56] Eijun     I've never thought of it like that. [06:03] Rei     His shoulders loosened. [06:06] Miyuki     Now, bring it here. [06:16] Miyuki     That's a strike... right? [06:18] Miyuki     Nice pitch! [06:19] Miyuki     Batter couldn't even move! [06:21] Azuma     You stupid? [06:22] Azuma     I'm just making sure     he can throw a strike! [06:24] Eijun     That sound of the ball     hitting the mitt... [06:27] Eijun     I'm throwing well today. [06:30] Miyuki     We can work on his speed in the future, [06:32] Miyuki     but it's a pretty good pitch     with little deceleration. [06:37] Miyuki     Okay, give me one here. [06:39] Eijun     Wait! There? [06:45] Azuma     The same pitch? [06:49] Teammate1     Whoa! That was close. [06:52] Azuma     Damn. [06:55] Eijun     Wow! He swings fast. [06:57] Eijun     I've never seen someone hit     such a strong ball into right field. [07:02] Eijun     But the catcher... [07:04] Eijun     He made it look like it was the same pitch, [07:06] Eijun     but he was sitting a little off to the side. [07:10] Miyuki     Nice control. [07:12] Miyuki     That pitch was only going     to be hit foul, at best. [07:19] Miyuki     Watch closely. [07:20] Miyuki     He underestimates you, [07:22] Miyuki     so he won't hesitate to hit     pitches that might be balls. [07:24] Miyuki     We don't need to pitch him     anything in the strike zone. [07:28] Azuma     Your control sucks. [07:30] Azuma     How do you expect me     to hit pitches like that? [07:32] Miyuki     Keep it up, Azuma. [07:33] Miyuki     Lose your cool. [07:36] Miyuki     But something's odd about his pitches. [07:39] Miyuki     Is it getting faster the more he throws? [07:42] Miyuki     No, rather... [07:45] Miyuki     It's decelerating less. [07:48] (Flashback) Rei     His pitches are a bit peculiar. [07:52] Miyuki     I see. [07:54] Miyuki     His shoulder's flexible,     and his arm is supple like a whip. [07:59] Miyuki     His flexible wrist allows him     to put a lot of spin on the ball [08:02] Miyuki     at the point of release. [08:08] Miyuki     That was a ball. [08:11] Miyuki     Fastballs for life? Yeah, right. [08:14] Miyuki     I'm sure he doesn't realize it, [08:17] Miyuki     but his pitch moves at the plate. [08:20] Rei     Looks like he's finally showing his true colors. [08:25] Rei     A natural breaking pitch     that changes its course at random. [08:30] Rei     He was probably unconsciously restricting     his own strength in the team back home. [08:36] Rei     But that last pitch in his last     junior high baseball game... [08:40] Rei     He threw that pitch with all his talent. [08:45] Rei     It's no wonder the catcher couldn't catch it. [08:49] Rei     What's more, there's only one person     who's really confused about his pitching. [08:54] Rei     And that's Sawamura himself. [09:00] Eijun     It's like I'm in the zone today! [09:03] Miyuki     Hey, put those sparkles in your eyes away. [09:06] Miyuki     Do you know how hard it is to catch a ball     when I have no idea where it's going? [09:10] Miyuki     Though... I guess that's what my job is. [09:17] Miyuki     Just clear your head... [09:19] Miyuki     and give me your best shot. [09:21] Miyuki     I'll catch it with everything I have. [09:27] Eijun     Right down the middle. [09:31] Eijun     What is this feeling? [09:33] Eijun     I can hear my heart beating loud and clear. [09:39] Eijun     Oh, man... [09:41] Eijun     I know I can throw my best pitch here. [09:46] Eijun     I just gotta trust his mitt, [09:49] Eijun     and it'll be the best ever. [09:51] Eijun     The best pitch I've ever... [09:54] Eijun     ever thrown! [09:56] Azuma     I'll hit it outta the park, you stupid kid! [10:12] Miyuki     Nice pitch. [10:14] Eijun     This moment... [10:20] Eijun     I think I opened the doors to a new world. [10:30] Dad     What happened to Eijun? [10:33] Dad     He's been spacing out since     he got back from Tokyo. [10:42] (Flashback) Rei     I think you did Azuma a good favor today. [10:47] (Flashback) Rei     I wanted him to be less     complacent before he went pro. [10:55] (Flashback) Rei     There are many strong schools in Tokyo,     and it's a hard-fought tournament every year. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium     National High School Baseball Championship     Tokyo Qualifying Matches [10:59] (Flashback) Rei     There's no guarantee that you'll do well      no matter how hard you train. [11:04] (Flashback) Rei     Despite that fact, if you want to give it     a try at our school, give me a call. [11:10] (Flashback) Rei     The decision is all yours. SIGN    Tenth-grade catcher may become savior for prestigious Seidou [11:24] Eijun     So he was an amazing person. [11:27] Eijun     He's in a magazine even though     he's only a year older than me. [11:34] (Flashback) Miyuki     Nice pitch. [11:36] Eijun     If I played baseball with him,     how would I grow? [11:43] Eijun     Stop! What are you thinking? [11:46] Eijun     Leave this town and go to Tokyo? [11:50] Eijun     That's impossible. [11:54] Eijun     I'm the one responsible     for dragging them into baseball [11:59] Eijun     because I wanted to do something     with everyone before we graduated. [12:04] Eijun     Some of them didn't even like sports, [12:08] Eijun     but nobody gave up or quit. [12:13] Eijun     I can't betray them now. [12:19] Eijun     There's no way I can. [12:28] Background     Hey. Morning! [12:29] Eijun     Damn. I couldn't sleep at all last night. [12:33] Yuichi     Oh, Ei-chan! [12:35] Nobu     Congrats! [12:37] Yuichi     You got an offer from Seidou High, right? [12:40] Akio     That's so amazing. [12:42] Eijun     How do you know? [12:44] Akio     Your grandpa came to my place and told me. [12:46] Nobu     He came to my place, too! [12:48] Koichi     Mine, too. [12:51] Eijun     Eitoku! [12:52] Eijun     I never said I was actually going to Seidou! [12:56] Koichi     What? Why? [12:58] Eijun     "Why"? [13:00] Eijun     I'm gonna go to Tokyo just to play baseball? [13:03] Yuichi     Are you crazy? [13:04] Yuichi     It's the Seidou. [13:05] Nobu     You have to challenge yourself! [13:07] Akio     I'm sure you'll do fine. [13:09] Eijun     B-But I... [13:12] Wakana     More importantly... [13:14] Wakana     You're all brawn and no brains,     so I don't think you have a choice. [13:19] Eijun     Shut up! [13:21] Eijun     If I really try, I'll pass the exam! No problem! [13:24] Wakana     Don't stress yourself studying. [13:27] Wakana     Your grandpa told me that... [13:31] Wakana     since you've been back,     you've been acting weird. [13:37] Wakana     That you were probably moved     by the baseball you experienced in Tokyo. [13:45] Yuichi     We've found your weakness, Ei-chan. [13:48] Yuichi     You're a pitcher, but you     can't hide your emotions. [13:51] Nobu     Don't worry! [13:53] Nobu     We'll be cheering for you,     no matter where you go! [13:56] Akio     Yeah! [13:57] Akio     You're representing us when you go to Tokyo! [14:01] Yuichi     Congrats, Ei-chan! [14:03] Eijun     You're wrong... [14:05] Eijun     What are you all saying? [14:08] Eijun     I want to play baseball with... [14:13] Eijun     I... [14:22] Mom     Hello? [14:25] Gramps     Eijun! [14:27] Gramps     How long are you gonna keep that face? [14:30] Gramps     It's time you— [14:31] Eijun     Gramps. [14:33] Eijun     You told everyone     about the offer from Tokyo. [14:36] Gramps     Oh, I got carried away. [14:40] Eijun     I couldn't tell them... [14:43] Eijun     because they looked so happy. [14:46] Eijun     I wanted to scream so many times [14:50] Eijun     that I was going to play     baseball here with them. [14:53] Eijun     But I couldn't say anything. [14:57] Eijun     What's wrong with me? [15:00] Eijun     Honestly, I still can't make up my mind. [15:04] Eijun     It made me want to test my strength     for the first time in my life. [15:09] Eijun     But... they're all my dearest teammates. [15:15] Eijun     I'm so lost! [15:18] Eijun     I should've never gone     to Tokyo in the first place! [15:23] Gramps     Eijun. [15:25] Gramps     Get off your high horse! [15:28] Gramps     What's with that look when     all your friends are wishing you luck [15:30] Gramps     on your new journey? [15:32] Gramps     Did you think they'd cry     and try to stop you? [15:35] Gramps     Or are you saying that     your friendships won't last [15:40] Gramps     if you're not in the same place? [15:48] Dad     Hey, Eijun. [15:51] Dad     I bet you're just scared to go to Tokyo alone. [15:55] Eijun     A-Are you crazy, Dad? [15:58] Eijun     I'm not scared! [16:00] Dad     Then why don't you go? [16:04] Dad     Don't you want to test your abilities? [16:08] Dad     True, Seidou's not a normal high school. SIGN    Seidou High School [16:12] Dad     Almost everyone there probably batted fourth      and was the ace at their junior high. [16:17] Dad     You're gonna go to a place     like that by yourself. [16:19] Dad     I'd be scared, too. [16:22] Dad     But if you don't follow your heart, [16:26] Dad     you're gonna regret it forever. [16:40] Dad     If you fail, just come back home. [16:44] Dad     Even if that happens,     we won't let anyone laugh at you. [16:51] Mom     Dear, you're thinking back to the time you     went to Tokyo to be a rock star, aren't you? [16:57] Gramps     Ah, yes! [16:58] Gramps     You left for Tokyo saying you'd never be back,     but you came back in three months! [17:02] Gramps     You were crying, too.     Saying that Tokyo was a scary place. [17:05] Dad     Shut up! [17:06] Dad     I don't regret doing it! [17:08] Dad     Why do you think I inherited the farm business? [17:10] Gramps     Your hairdo makes it look     like you haven't given up! [17:13] Dad     This is just a policy I live by! [17:15] Eijun     I'm so pathetic. [17:17] Eijun     Dad's right. [17:20] Eijun     I was... [17:22] Gramps     Damn it, you knuckleheaded son! [17:26] Dad     Shut it! [17:27] Eijun     I'm gonna go. [17:32] Eijun     I need to tell everyone how I really feel. [17:38] Eijun     I'm leaving now. [17:39] Gramps     Wait! [17:40] Mom     It's already late today. [17:41] Mom     Why don't you go tomorrow? [17:42] Eijun     No. [17:44] Eijun     I need to go now. [17:46] Eijun     I can't have everyone     thinking I'm still wishy-washy. [17:50] Eijun     All right! [17:51] Eijun     Here I come, guys! [17:54] Dad     That idiot... [17:56] Dad     If he's visiting everyone's houses,     he's not gonna finish till way into the night. [18:01] Gramps     I wonder who he takes after. [18:03] Gramps     He's a little too straightforward. [18:10] Gramps     But now we'll have some peace at home. SIGN    6 Months Later [18:20] Yuichi     I was so surprised when he showed up. [18:22] Nobu     Seriously. [18:24] Yuichi     He came to my house in the middle     of the night and asked me to slap him. [18:27] Nobu     It's already been six months since then. [18:29] Yuya     "Inject all your power into me." [18:31] Yuya     Only you, Ei-chan. [18:34] Eijun     Shut up! It's a family tradition. [18:44] Conductor     Passengers boarding the 15:30 train to Tokyo, [18:50] Conductor     the train will arrive momentarily on Platform 2. [18:53] Conductor     Please wait behind the yellow lines. [18:54] Mom     Thank you for looking after my son. [18:56] Rei     Of course. [18:57] Gramps     If you feel like you're     about to fail, give me a call. [19:01] Gramps     I'll send you my power. [19:04] Sano     Hurry up and go, you stupid kid! [19:07] Wakana     At least email me... or something. [19:09] Yuichi     Ei-chan, this is from us. [19:13] Eijun     Thanks! [19:14] Akio     Good luck, Ei-chan! [19:16] Others     Ei-chan, good luck! [19:18] Nobu     Good lu— [19:24] Yuichi     Y-You idiot, stop crying. [19:27] Nobu     Huh? [19:29] Yuichi     You're making it hard     for Ei-chan to say goodbye. [19:32] Nobu     I'm sorry. [19:34] Nobu     But I didn't have strong shoulders,     and I couldn't catch some pitches, [19:38] Nobu     so I thought I was just holding you back. [19:43] Eijun     Nobu... [19:45] Yuya     You idiot. [19:47] Yuya     At first, I was running     straight to third base after I hit, [19:50] Yuya     and he had his batting hands mixed up. [19:53] Nobu     But you never made a face at us ever. [19:58] Nobu     When I made a really bad error,     you cheered me on from the mound. [20:05] Nobu     I love how you're always so optimistic. [20:09] Nobu     Ichiro and Matsui can't even compare. [20:14] Nobu     You're our hero, Ei-chan. [20:21] Conductor     The train is departing. [20:26] Nobu     I'm sorry we couldn't be any help to you. [20:29] Nobu     But... [20:30] Nobu     to be honest... [20:35] Nobu     We all wanted to play more     baseball with you, Ei-chan. [20:48] Everyone     Good luck, Ei-chan! [20:49] Eijun     Wait a minute... [20:53] Everyone     Good luck, Ei-chan! [21:02] Eijun     Are you kidding me? [21:05] Nobu     We're cheering for you all the way! [21:14] Eijun     Idiots! [21:16] Eijun     None of you said anything     like that these past six months. [21:21] Eijun     It's too late. [21:26] Eijun     It's too... [21:34] Rei     Come on. [21:35] Rei     Let's take a seat. [21:40] Eijun     Is this the determination     that you were talking about? [21:45] Eijun     I... can't lose. [21:49] Eijun     I'm representing them. [21:53] Eijun     I have to go to the nationals. [23:35] Miyuki     Sawamura is finally     joining us at Seidou High. [23:38] Miyuki     He'll meet lots of older     teammates and the head coach. [23:41] Miyuki     I'll teach you the harsh reality     of high school baseball! [23:44] Eijun     I only just started here,     and I'm already in trouble? [23:47] Eijun     You won't let me be a pitcher? [23:50] Eijun     You kidding me? [23:51] Eijun     I came here to be the ace! [23:53] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher? SIGN    Ace of the Diamond: Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher? [23:57] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 3 - Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher? Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:14] Eijun     All right! [00:16] Eijun     I'm gonna do it! [00:22] Rei     That idiot... SIGN    Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher? [02:00] Rei     Private Seidou High School [02:01] Rei     Sawamura-kun, be sure to get     a good rest after you finish moving in. [02:07] Rei     Our practice will wear you out     even during the spring break. [02:12] Eijun     I'm very well aware of it! [02:15] Rei     Is that so? [02:17] Rei     Well, my job as a recruiter ends here. [02:21] Rei     You might come across speed bumps     being in a new environment, [02:26] Rei     but I believe in what I saw. [02:30] Rei     Good luck, our future ace. [02:34] Eijun     A-Ace? [02:38] Rei     Also, it'll be a student-teacher     relationship from now on. [02:42] Rei     If you don't speak with some manners,     I'll beat some sense into you. [02:46] Eijun     You serious? [02:48] Eijun     ...Ma'am? SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [02:52] Eijun     Seidou Spirit Dorm... [02:55] Eijun     Dorm? [02:57] Eijun     It looks more like an apartment. [03:02] Eijun     Who's drying laundry here? [03:11] Eijun     A baseball life? Bring it on! [03:17] Eijun     Wait! I gotta find my room. SIGN    Tohru Masuko Yoichi Kuramochi Eijun Sawamura [03:23] Eijun     Here it is. [03:28] Eijun     Rooming with the upperclassmen... [03:32] Eijun     Considering the level of this school,     I bet they're both amazing people. [03:36] Eijun     I'm getting nervous. [03:39] Eijun     Once I open this door,     a new life begins for me. [03:46] Eijun     I'm a little scared. [03:47] Eijun     I thought I'd made up my mind. [03:52] Eijun     Let's do this. [03:53] Eijun     For my new future. [04:05] Eijun     A ghost! [04:09] Kuramochi     Great success! [04:11] Kuramochi     Don't hate me for this. [04:13] Kuramochi     I was in your shoes last year. [04:17] Kuramochi     Welcome to the Seidou     High School Baseball Team. [04:24] Eijun     Thanks. [04:26] Kuramochi     I'm Kuramochi, eleventh grade. [04:28] Kuramochi     This guy here is Masuko, twelfth grade. SIGN    Nice to meet you. [04:32] Eijun     N-Nice to meet you as well. [04:35] Kuramochi     Don't mind his strange practice. [04:37] Kuramochi     He made an error yesterday,     so he banned himself from talking. [04:41] Kuramochi     Crazy, right? [04:45] Kuramochi     Don't just stand there! [04:46] Kuramochi     Come in! [04:48] Kuramochi     Where did I put it... [04:51] Kuramochi     And the other one... [04:54] Kuramochi     Okay, let's do this! [04:57] Kuramochi     A video game tournament     welcoming the newcomer! SIGN    Bring it on. [05:01] Kuramochi     Let's get this over with quickly. [05:03] Kuramochi     We've got an early practice tomorrow. [05:08] Eijun     I was totally expecting a super strict,     military-like atmosphere, but... [05:14] Eijun     I'm not gonna lose! [05:18] Kuramochi     If you lose, you're gonna     be our gofer for a year. [05:22] Eijun     Did I just hear something very scary? [05:25] Kuramochi     You're just hearing things! [05:26] Kuramochi     Come tomorrow, we'll still be buddies! SIGN    Looking forward     to tomorrow. [05:30] Eijun     Yeah! [05:33] Eijun     Well... [05:35] Eijun     They're really nice people! [05:49] Newbies     Good morning! [05:56] Kataoka     I'm Kataoka, the head coach. [05:58] Kataoka     Is this all the new members this year? [06:01] Newbies     Yes, sir! [06:03] Kataoka     Introduce yourselves one at a time. [06:06] Newbies     Yes, sir! [06:07] Kuramochi     I'm sleepy. SIGN    Was it okay to leave     him there like that? [06:11] Kuramochi     Not our problem. [06:13] Kuramochi     It's his fault he didn't     wake up on time. [06:17] Rei     What is he doing? [06:20] Eijun     Crap! I overslept! [06:22] Eijun     I can't believe     I'm late on my first day! [06:25] Eijun     Why in the world didn't     my roommates wake me up? [06:27] Eijun     They're the reason I was up so late! [06:30] Atsushi     Atsushi Takemoto     from Minami Junior High! [06:33] Atsushi     I'd like to be the left fielder! [06:35] Atsushi     It's a pleasure to meet you! [06:37] Takaoka     Next. [06:38] Hiroshi     Hiroshi Oshima     from Miyagawa Senior League. [06:41] Hiroshi     I'd like to be the shortstop! [06:43] Hiroshi     I have confidence in my defensive abilities! [06:48] Eijun     I can't walk out in this atmosphere. [06:51] Eijun     What are you doing, you idiot? [06:53] Eijun     How do you explain yourself     to your friends back home? [06:57] Miyuki     Crap! They've already started. [07:00] Miyuki     I just couldn't stop watching that video. [07:05] Miyuki     Wait... Aren't you that kid? [07:10] Eijun     Kazuya Miyuki! [07:12] Miyuki     Be quiet! [07:14] Miyuki     They'll catch us! [07:16] Eijun     I-I'm sorry. [07:19] Eijun     What a surprise. [07:20] Eijun     Never thought I'd see him again like this. [07:24] Miyuki     Anyway, why are you here? [07:27] Eijun     Why am I here? [07:28] Eijun     Because I joined this school! [07:32] Miyuki     Wow! So you're late     on your first day here? [07:35] Miyuki     You have a big attitude wherever you go, huh? [07:37] Eijun     I don't want to hear it from you! [07:39] Miyuki     Well, more importantly... [07:41] Miyuki     You're in a pretty tight spot. [07:45] Miyuki     Our head coach, Tesshin Kataoka, [07:48] Miyuki     is extremely strict about being punctual. [07:51] Miyuki     We have over one hundred     people on our team, so... [07:54] Miyuki     Worst-case scenario,     he'll never remember your name. [07:58] Eijun     That's bad! [07:59] Eijun     That's really bad! [08:01] Eijun     Should I go out there and get on my knees? [08:03] Miyuki     No, just calm down. [08:05] Miyuki     A tardy is a tardy even if you apologize. [08:08] Miyuki     It won't make your sentence lighter. [08:11] Miyuki     However, [08:13] Miyuki     what if you sneak into that line     without anyone noticing? [08:22] Miyuki     So... [08:23] Miyuki     Take a good look at how they're lined up. [08:26] Miyuki     They're doing introductions     from the far end to the close end. [08:28] Miyuki     Once the first row is done, [08:31] Miyuki     it goes back to the far end of the second row. [08:34] Miyuki     While the farthest guy is doing his intro,     everyone will be looking at him. [08:38] Eijun     Right. [08:39] Miyuki     Take that chance to run quickly [08:42] Miyuki     and quietly into the line like a ninja! [08:45] Eijun     N-Ninja? SIGN    Tardy [08:51] Ninja     Yay! [08:52] Eijun     Are you sure? [08:54] Eijun     Wouldn't I be in bigger trouble if I fail? [08:56] Miyuki     Don't worry. [08:57] Miyuki     I made it last year. [08:59] Eijun     You've done this before? [09:01] Miyuki     Do you want to give up on high school      life because of a single tardy? [09:05] Miyuki     Just trust me. [09:09] (Flashback) Miyuki     Nice pitch. [09:14] Eijun     Okay. [09:19] Miyuki     Watch closely. [09:20] Miyuki     You'll only get one chance. [09:22] Shinji     Shinji Kamimaru     from Matsukata Senior League! [09:25] Shinji     I'd like to be the third baseman! [09:27] Shinji     It's a pleasure to meet you! [09:32] Takaoka     Next. [09:33] Miyuki     Go. [09:35] ---     Like a ninja! [09:37] Miyuki     Nice sprint. [09:42] Miyuki     He came here late, but he's     trying to sneak into the line! [10:00] Rei     That idiot. [10:01] Eijun     There's a good explanation— [10:06] Eijun     When did he... [10:09] Eijun     Did he use me as a distraction? [10:14] Takaoka     Kid. [10:17] Takaoka     You've got some guts     being tardy on the first day. [10:20] Takaoka     And you've got a twisted mentality     for trying to sneak in, to boot. [10:26] Takaoka     Go run for the rest     of the morning practice! [10:28] Eijun     Everything's working against me! SIGN    You deserve it! [10:32] Kuramochi     Wow! He's an idiot! [10:34] Kuramochi     So hilarious! [10:35] Takaoka     That goes for the two older     guys rooming with him. [10:40] Takaoka     And the idiot who jumped into line     while we were busy with him. [10:48] Takaoka     You guys run, too. SIGN    Ahhh—!! [11:00] Eijun     I'm never trusting     a single thing you say! [11:04] Miyuki     Thanks for the compliment! [11:05] Eijun     It's not! [11:07] Rei     I'll have to slap him later. [11:09] Rei     Good thing his grandfather taught me well. [11:12] Eijun     Damn it! [11:19] Guy1     Can I get seconds? [11:21] Guy2     Can I get seconds as well? SIGN    You must eat at least three bowls of rice per meal! [11:26] Miyuki     What's wrong? [11:28] Miyuki     If you don't eat, you're not gonna     last through the afternoon practice. [11:34] Miyuki     Are you okay? [11:35] Yamazaki     Don't barf here! [11:43] Eijun     I feel sick. [11:45] Eijun     I was running all through morning practice, [11:48] Eijun     and I had to eat three bowls of rice... [11:54] Miyuki     International flamingo! [11:57] Eijun     He had three bowls... [11:59] Kuramochi     You're not hitting anything past me! [12:02] Eijun     So did he... [12:04] Guy1     Masuko! [12:06] Guy1     Show some spirit! [12:08] Eijun     He had six bowls... [12:11] Eijun     Are they all monsters? [12:14] Eijun     They all ran as much as I did, [12:16] Eijun     but they're practicing like it was nothing. [12:19] Eijun     They're only a year or two older, [12:21] Eijun     but I have no endurance compared to them. [12:25] Mutou     Tenth graders! [12:27] Newbies     Sir! [12:28] Mutou     We'll have you group into your     preferred positions to see how you fare! [12:32] Mutou     Change into your spikes     and meet me at Field B. [12:34] Newbies     Yes, sir! [12:36] Eijun     Does that mean... [12:37] Eijun     This is the moment! [12:40] Eijun     I get to test my strength! [12:44] Kataoka     Kid. [12:46] Kataoka     Where are you going? [12:48] Eijun     Where? [12:49] Eijun     To test my own abilities? [12:52] Kataoka     You don't have to participate. [12:54] ---     If you're bored, you can run. [12:58] Eijun     Why do I get special treatment? [12:59] Eijun     The other three have already     joined the practice! [13:02] Kataoka     They already apologized. [13:04] Eijun     Seriously? [13:05] Kataoka     A guy who can't even apologize     for being late to practice... [13:08] Kataoka     is not a member     of the Seidou Baseball Team. [13:14] Tanaka     He totally blew it. [13:15] Yamazaki     Our coach isn't going to cave in. [13:19] Kataoka     If you don't like how I do things,     then don't show up. [13:23] Kataoka     Ever. [13:26] Eijun     W-Wait a minute... [13:29] Eijun     I haven't even done... [13:34] Eijun     I haven't even... [13:38] (Flashback) Oldies     Good luck! You're our hero! [13:55] Eijun     I overslept because I was naive. [14:01] Eijun     I have no excuse. [14:03] Eijun     But I'm... I'm... [14:08] Eijun     I'm... [14:12] Eijun     I'm here to become the ace! [14:15] Eijun     And I'm confident that     I want it more than anyone here! [14:33] Takaoka     Empty words. [14:36] Eijun     Who are you to judge what I say? [14:37] Eijun     I'm being dead serious here! [14:40] Eijun     Shoot! Manners. [14:51] Eijun     I was just... [14:55] Eijun     Wait! What are you— [15:17] Tanaka     Look at the faces of the tenth graders. [15:19] Yamazaki     Of course they're surprised. [15:21] Yamazaki     He kicked a pro contract to coach     the school where he graduated. [15:27] Yamazaki     He hasn't lost his touch. [15:30] Takaoka     You want to be the ace? [15:34] Takaoka     Then words are useless. [15:36] Takaoka     Prove it by action. [15:40] Eijun     By action? [15:44] Takaoka     It's roughly ninety meters     from the plate to the fence. [15:48] Takaoka     If you can throw the ball to that fence,     then you can join practice. [15:53] Eijun     A-Are you serious? [15:55] Takaoka     But if you can't throw to the fence, [15:58] Takaoka     give up on becoming a pitcher. [16:02] Guy1     I'm requesting to play pitcher,     too, but I can't do that. [16:04] Guy2     Ninety meters? [16:06] Guy2     That's impossible. [16:07] Kuramochi     Coach must be super pissed. [16:10] Kuramochi     That's too hard for a guy     fresh out of junior high. [16:14] Rei     That idiot... [16:16] Rei     I told him to speak     to the coach with respect. [16:22] Eijun     This place lives up to its prestigious name. [16:24] Eijun     What a simple test! [16:26] Eijun     I just have to throw this ball     way over that fence, right? [16:30] Hosoyamada     Over the fence? [16:32] Hosoyamada     Are you crazy? [16:33] Kanemaru     What's your best distance, anyway? [16:35] Eijun     I dunno. [16:38] Eijun     But... [16:40] Eijun     If I can't even do this... [16:42] Eijun     then I can't be the ace! [16:47] Eijun     Give up on becoming a pitcher? [16:50] Eijun     Eijun Sawamura     from Akagi Junior High! [16:54] Eijun     What kind of choice is that? [16:56] Eijun     This will be my memorable     first throw in high school! [16:59] Eijun     Thank you for this opportunity! [17:01] Eijun     Don't even blink, Coach Shades. [17:15] Eijun     This is the start... [17:19] Eijun     of the Legend of Sawamura! [17:22] Tanaka     Whoa! It's going pretty far. [17:24] Yamazaki     It just might make it to the fence. [17:27] Eijun     Go! [17:32] Eijun     Why did you curve?! [17:50] Guy1     He threw a curve in a long throw! [17:52] Guy2     It might've hit the fence     if it didn't curve, too! [17:57] Takaoka     Looks like there's your answer. [18:00] Takaoka     As promised, you can give     up on being a pitcher. [18:06] Takaoka     You also can't practice. [18:08] Takaoka     If you're bored, you can run. [18:15] Rei     So much for becoming the ace... SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [18:18] Kuramochi     You're still upset? [18:20] Kuramochi     The coach gave you a chance     after all your disrespect, [18:24] Kuramochi     yet you throw a curveball     in a long throw? [18:26] Kuramochi     That was classic! [18:28] Eijun     Unbelievable. [18:30] Eijun     Do I even know how to throw straight? [18:34] Kuramochi     You've just been running     for the past three days, too! [18:39] Kuramochi     You might just end up running     for the rest of the year. [18:43] Kuramochi     All of your tenth-grade peers     will be playing in official games, [18:46] Kuramochi     while you just keep running every day! [18:49] Kuramochi     What are you gonna do? [18:50] Kuramochi     Maybe shoot for the Olympics? [18:52] Kuramochi     In marathon, I mean. [18:58] Eijun     Shut up! [18:59] Eijun     I very well know how pathetic— [19:00] Kuramochi     But... [19:02] Kuramochi     You still have three years. [19:04] Kuramochi     Or, technically, two and a half. [19:08] Kuramochi     Notice how Masuko's been     coming back really late? [19:12] Kuramochi     He's already in twelfth grade. [19:15] Kuramochi     So he doesn't have any time. [19:18] Kuramochi     I bet he's swinging his bat alone somewhere. [19:25] Kuramochi     He made one error in the last game. [19:29] Kuramochi     Just a single error, [19:32] Kuramochi     and he's off the starting line-up. [19:37] Kuramochi     "I want to be the ace." [19:39] Kuramochi     "I want to hit fourth." [19:40] Kuramochi     "I want to make the starters." [19:42] Kuramochi     "I want to play in the game." [19:45] Kuramochi     Everyone here wants it. [19:50] Kuramochi     The reality is, [19:53] Kuramochi     we have roughly one hundred     people fighting for nine spots. [19:58] Kuramochi     Only those who do well make it. [20:01] Kuramochi     The others have to wait     for the next opportunity. [20:06] Kuramochi     You're not the only one who feels hopeless. [20:21] Kuramochi     If you walk in here looking     depressed again, I'm kicking you out. [20:37] Rei     Coach Kataoka. [20:41] Rei     Do you really plan to make     him give up as a pitcher? [20:47] Rei     He's only just joined,     and we don't know his strength yet. [20:51] Rei     Isn't it a little early to give the final verdict? [20:55] Rei     And... [20:56] Rei     he's the junior high schooler     who struck out Azuma. [21:06] Rei     Who's running so early in the morning? [21:17] Rei     Sawamura-kun? [21:25] Takaoka     How in the world [21:28] Takaoka     did you throw such a naturally     breaking ball almost ninety meters? [21:33] Takaoka     However, a promise is a promise. [21:36] Takaoka     I can't let him participate     in practice as a pitcher yet. [21:42] Takaoka     Make him run until the sun sets. [21:56] Rei     "Yet," huh? [23:34] Eijun     Miyuki is doing amazingly well     in the district tournament. [23:37] Eijun     As I've been stamped with     the seal of unqualified pitcher, [23:39] Eijun     I'm back at school practicing. [23:42] Eijun     But I'm not gonna lose! [23:43] Eijun     I'm gonna be the ace of this team! [23:46] Miyuki     In the midst of Sawamura's     training, a fellow tenth grader, [23:49] Miyuki     Satoru Furuya, approached him. [23:50] Miyuki     What is he doing staying at school? [23:53] Eijun     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Are You Like Me? SIGN    Are You Like Me? [23:57] Eijun     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      4 - Are You Like Me? Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] (Flashback) Kuramochi     Only those who do well make it. [00:04] (Flashback) Kuramochi     The others have to wait     for the next opportunity. [00:09] (Flashback) Kuramochi     You're not the only one who feels hopeless. [00:17] (Flashback) Takaoka     However, a promise is a promise. [00:20] (Flashback) Takaoka     I can't let him participate     in practice as a pitcher yet. [00:27] (Flashback) Takaoka     Make him run until the sun sets. [00:38] (Flashback) Rei     "Yet," huh? SIGN    Are You Like Me? [02:16] Coach1     Shortstop! [02:23] Fujiwara     Well? How are our     first-years this year? [02:25] Natsukawa     Looks like quite a catch this year. [02:28] Natsukawa     Tojo and Kanemaru from     the Matsukata Senior League [02:30] Natsukawa     went to the semifinals     in the national. [02:33] Fujiwara     Really? [02:34] Umemoto     Also, there's a really tall,     playing-it-cool kind of— [02:40] Natsukawa     Goodness, really? [02:41] Umemoto     Not again, Haruno... [02:44] Haruno     I-I'm sorry. [02:46] Fujiwara     You're still in training. [02:48] Fujiwara     Don't make more work for us. [02:51] Umemoto     We'll take care of this. [02:52] Umemoto     So could you go prepare the drinks? [02:54] Natsukawa     You're such a handful. [02:58] Teacher     Therefore, [02:59] Teacher     we can narrow down     the possible answers [03:01] Teacher     to A and D for the first     multiple choice question. [03:03] Haruno     It's been a week since I started high school. [03:06] Haruno     I'm finally the manager I've     always wanted to be, but... [03:10] Fujiwara     Not again! [03:11] Haruno     I'm always getting yelled     at by my upperclassmen. [03:15] Haruno     And I'm too scared to talk     to any of the players. [03:20] Haruno     I'm starting to think     I'm not cut out for this. [03:23] Haruno     I'm only going to be a pain     in the neck for everyone. [03:26] Teacher     Hey! You again?! [03:29] Teacher     Is my lecture really that boring? [03:31] Teacher     Eh, Sawamura? [03:36] Haruno     Oh, hey... [03:39] Haruno     He's the guy who's always     running around the field. [03:45] Teacher     H-Hey! [03:46] Teacher     Stop sleeping when I'm standing here! [03:47] Teacher     Wake up! [03:48] Student1     It's no use, teacher. [03:51] Student1     He's apparently here     on a baseball scholarship. [03:55] Teacher     What? [03:56] Student2     Really? That's amazing. [03:58] Student2     Our baseball team is famous. [04:00] Student3     I hear practice is really tough. [04:02] Teacher     You moron! [04:04] Teacher     That's more reason I can't let this slide! [04:07] Teacher     Everyone's gonna know who you are,     so so you'd better act appropriately! [04:13] Kanemaru     Teacher, he's not on our team. [04:18] Teacher     What? [04:19] Teacher     What do you mean? [04:20] Sawamura     Yeah, what do you mean? [04:23] Kanemaru     His entrance to the team     hasn't been accepted yet. [04:25] Kanemaru     He's still in training. [04:27] Kanemaru     Don't compare him to us. [04:31] Student3     Are you serious? [04:32] Student1     He's on a scholarship,     and he's in training? [04:35] Student1     What does that even mean? [04:37] Student2     That's kind of sad. [04:40] Sawamura     Don't look at me with pity like that! [04:45] Sawamura     No one's acknowledged me yet, [04:48] Sawamura     but one day... [04:50] Sawamura     I'll be the ace of the team,     and my name is Eijun Sawamura! [04:54] Sawamura     And you'd better remember my name! [04:58] Student1     Is he crazy? [05:00] Student1     What's telling us gonna do? [05:02] Student2     So hot! Hotheaded, that is! [05:05] Kanemaru     Be the ace? [05:07] Kanemaru     Stop dreaming. [05:08] Kanemaru     Your time's already passed. [05:10] Sawamura     Shut up! [05:12] Sawamura     I'm not— [05:13] Sawamura     Old man, stop laughing at me! [05:15] Sawamura     My time is just beginning! [05:17] Sawamura     Damn it all! [05:20] Haruno     Is Sawamura like me? [05:30] Kataoka     I'm sure you all understand well. [05:32] Kataoka     Compared to the biggest summer     tournaments and the fall invitational, [05:36] Kataoka     the spring prefecture tournament     isn't very important. [05:41] Kataoka     However, [05:42] Kataoka     Today, we're up against the team we     lost to in the fall, the Ichidai Third High. [05:47] Kataoka     We'll pay 'em back the humiliation     we received － tenfold! [05:50] Team     Yes, sir! [05:51] Kataoka     Yuki, do the usual. [05:53] Yuki     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seidou [06:03] Yuki     Who are we? [06:04] Team     Seidou, the champions! [06:06] Yuki     Who's shed the most sweat? [06:08] Team     Seidou! [06:10] Yuki     Shed the most tears? [06:12] Team     Seidou! [06:14] Yuki     Are you ready for the fight? [06:16] Team     Yes! [06:18] Yuki     Bearing pride in our hearts,     we have just one goal! [06:21] Yuki     The national championship! [06:23] Yuki     Let's do this! [06:24] Team     Yeah! [06:30] Player1     W-Wow... [06:33] Kanemaru     They just have a completely     different air around them. [06:35] Hosoyamada     They're so awesome. [06:37] Player2     I've always wanted to do that. [06:40] Player3     Man, I really want     to be in the first string! [06:46] Coach1     We're leaving soon. [06:47] Coach1     If you want to come watch     the game, get on the bus. [06:50] Players     Yes, sir! [07:03] Kuramochi     Yo, Sawamura. [07:05] Kuramochi     You're not gonna come see us rock? SIGN    Hurry up! [07:08] Kuramochi     Even if you're in training,     you're still allowed to watch the games. [07:11] Sawamura     I will stay. [07:14] Sawamura     If I don't practice when you don't, [07:16] Sawamura     I'll never be able to get there. [07:23] Kuramochi     You heartless fiend. [07:25] Kuramochi     Well, have fun. [07:29] ---     Sheesh. [07:30] Kuramochi     Is he haughty or just     super straightforward? [07:35] Kuramochi     Either way, his personality     would make a good ace. [07:43] Haruno     Oh, no! Watch out! [07:49] Haruno     I'm sorry! [07:50] Haruno     Are you okay? [07:52] Sawamura     Why was I hit by a tire? [07:54] Haruno     Oh, just... [07:55] Haruno     I thought in baseball,     you'd use a tire when you run. [08:00] Haruno     I was moved yesterday. [08:04] Haruno     You told everyone your goal,     despite everyone laughing at you! [08:12] Haruno     I think it's wonderful     that you can be so stupid! [08:15] Sawamura     Stupid?! [08:16] Haruno     You see, I've... [08:18] Sawamura     Stupid? [08:19] Haruno     I've been having problems     doing a manager's jobs. [08:22] Haruno     I'm so clumsy,     and I get yelled at a lot. [08:24] Haruno     I'll never be able to be     as cool as the upperclassmen. [08:29] Haruno     But it's always been my dream. [08:32] Haruno     I've always wanted to support the players     who are working so hard for one shared goal. [08:38] Haruno     No matter how much     I'm laughed at or yelled at, [08:41] Haruno     I'm going to work hard     to make dreams come true. [08:43] Haruno     Just like you. [08:46] Haruno     So, here. [08:49] Haruno     You just have to become the ace! [08:52] Haruno     I'm rooting for you! [09:03] Sawamura     This is perfect! [09:04] Sawamura     I was starting to get     tired of just running. [09:06] Sawamura     I will happily use it! [09:08] Sawamura     But since I'm aiming to be the ace,     one tire won't be enough! [09:15] Sawamura     Let's add another one! Double tires! [09:20] Haruno     What? Will you be all right? [09:24] Haruno     Wow... [09:27] Umemoto     Hey, what are you doing, Haruno? [09:30] Fujiwara     The bus is leaving! [09:32] Haruno     Oh, I'm sorry! [09:40] Sawamura     Don't rush. [09:43] Sawamura     Look straight ahead. [09:45] Sawamura     Just you wait. [09:50] Sawamura     I'm coming straight for you. [10:02] Catcher     The count is 1 ball, 2 strikes. [10:04] Catcher     We threw two in a row     to the outside to bore the batter. [10:08] Catcher     Now, pitch a fast slider to the inside! [10:12] Catcher     Strike him out with your best pitch! [10:18] Catcher     Yes! The perfect pitch! [10:28] Crowd1     Whoa! It's in! [10:30] Crowd2     A three-run homer     in the first inning! [10:32] Crowd3     So that's the famous Kazuya Miyuki. [10:35] Crowd4     Wow! [10:36] Crowd4     He can turn a slider     to the inside into a home run?! [10:39] Miyuki     Oops, it went in. [10:42] Catcher     No way... [10:47] Kuramochi     You anticipated that     pitch and swung for it! [10:50] Kuramochi     Manaka is speechless for having     his best pitch hit right off the bat. [10:57] Miyuki     Pure luck. [10:58] Miyuki     It won't go as well the next time. [11:00] Kuramochi     Luck alone can't hit     that pitch out of the park. [11:03] Kuramochi     You don't even think it was luck! [11:05] Takaoka     Now, he'll be more reluctant     to throw the slider. [11:09] Takaoka     Aim for his fastballs. [11:10] Team     Yes, sir! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium 2 [11:15] Announcer     Top of the second,     Seidou High is on offense. [11:17] Announcer     The lineup begins with the first batter again. SIGN    Seidou Ichidai [11:20] Speaker     Batting first:     Kuramochi, shortstop. [11:37] Haruno     H-He's... so fast. [11:41] Speaker     Batting second:     Kominato, second baseman. [11:45] Announcer     The runner's on the move! [11:48] Announcer     The ball goes right between     first and second base! [11:53] Umpire1     Safe! [11:54] Announcer     That was a magnificent,     hit-and-run play by Seidou, [11:56] Announcer     and now, they have no outs     with runners on first and third. [11:58] Speaker     Batting third:     Isashiki, center fielder. [12:02] Isashiki     Let's have a good game. [12:06] Isashiki     Bring it! [12:10] Catcher     Let's out-push him with a fastball. [12:18] Announcer     Looks like a jam shot's going long! [12:20] Announcer     And it's a hit! [12:23] Announcer     Another run for Seidou! [12:25] Managers     Yay! [12:27] Haruno     They did it, Takako! [12:31] Announcer     Ichidai's pitcher, Manaka,     cycled through the Seidou lineup [12:34] Announcer     and took a homer in the first inning. [12:35] Announcer     Looks like he's still having     trouble in the second inning. [12:39] Announcer     Seidou still with no outs and     runners on first and third. [12:42] Announcer     Now, "the clean-up" comes to bat! [12:45] Speaker     Batting fourth:     Yuki, first baseman. [12:59] Announcer     It's going long! [13:01] Announcer     Right down the middle of     the left and center field! [13:03] Announcer     Ichidai Third High, a quarter     finalist in the fall invitational [13:05] Announcer     is being dominated     by Seidou High! [13:09] Fujiwara     This is our batting lineup. [13:10] Fujiwara     What do you think? [13:11] Haruno     I-It's amazing! [13:18] Sawamura     Damn. [13:19] Sawamura     The first string gets     to play a game right now? [13:22] Sawamura     I have no problem with     staying back and training, [13:25] Sawamura     but I haven't even touched a ball recently. [13:27] Sawamura     I think I have stress building up. [13:30] Sawamura     Wait a minute. [13:32] Sawamura     I'm the only one on the field. [13:36] Sawamura     That means... [13:40] Sawamura     I can use all the bats and balls I want! [13:46] Sawamura     Why didn't I realize this sooner? [13:49] Sawamura     Wow! It's like I'm in a baseball treasure chest! [13:50] Sawamura     This is what I need! [13:52] Sawamura     Now I can finally play baseball! [13:58] Sawamura     I don't have anyone     to play catch with me! [14:00] Sawamura     Damn it! [14:01] Sawamura     I'll just swing a bat! [14:05] Sawamura     Whee! [14:07] Sawamura     And catch! [14:11] Sawamura     I throw, and I catch. [14:13] Sawamura     The key is to throw as high as you can. [14:18] Sawamura     Throw! And catch! [14:20] Sawamura     Throw! And catch! [14:22] Sawamura     Throw! [14:23] Sawamura     And nice catch! [14:25] Furuya     Hey, is that fun? [14:29] Sawamura     Who's there? [14:30] Sawamura     For how long? [14:33] Furuya     I can play catch with you. [14:35] Furuya     If you want. [14:40] Umpire     Ball! [14:42] Miyuki     You're throwing well today, Tanba! [14:47] Kuramochi     Pitch to contact! [14:50] Umpire     Ball four! [15:10] Miyuki     Too weak! [15:14] Isashiki     Bring it! [15:17] Miyuki     Third base! [15:31] Furuya     I was in the restroom,     and the bus left. [15:34] Furuya     Oh, well. [15:35] Furuya     Not like I'm interested     in a game I'm not playing in. [15:40] Furuya     Since you're here, too... [15:42] Furuya     Are you like me? [15:53] Kuramochi     And nice run. [15:55] Umpire     Out! [15:57] Crowd1     That catcher has an insane shoulder! [15:59] Crowd2     The runner trying to steal     didn't even have time to slide! [16:03] Haruno     Wow! [16:05] Haruno     That ball came flying from     the plate like a white arrow. [16:09] Fujiwara     Tanba has Miyuki to thank for that one. [16:17] Runner1     No way... [16:18] Runner1     I had a perfect start. [16:21] Tahara     I knew he'd foil my plans. [16:23] Tahara     That genius Miyuki boy. [16:26] Tahara     It usually takes two years     to become a full-fledged catcher. [16:30] Tahara     However, his amazing baseball     talent is truly marvelous. [16:37] Tahara     Why didn't you come to me, Miyuki boy? [16:43] Takaoka     You got yourself in a jam with a walk, [16:46] Takaoka     and then you gave up a hit     from the weak pitch you threw. [16:48] Takaoka     Tanba, [16:50] Takaoka     what have you been doing     these past two years? [16:57] Takaoka     Kawakami, you're pitching,     starting next inning. [17:00] ---     Uh... Yes! [17:01] Takaoka     Go all out while their     pitcher's feeling weak. [17:04] Takaoka     Let's end the game this inning. [17:06] Team     Yes, sir! [17:08] Writer1     I've gotta say, this game turned     out to be a crazy hitting game. [17:12] Writer2     Just like last year's team,     with their monster, Kiyokuni Azuma, [17:16] Writer2     this year's Seidou batting lineup     is definitely top-ranked in the nation. [17:20] Writer2     They just need a pitcher who can     live up to Miyuki's expectations, [17:23] Writer2     in order to have a chance     at the national title. [17:25] Writer3     I'm sure Head Coach Kataoka     feels bitter about it, too, [17:29] Writer3     since he used to be a pitcher himself. [17:32] Mine     Looks like Seidou's one problem     still remains the same. [17:37] Mine     They're in need of a true ace. [17:44] Sawamura     I can't believe catch is so fun! [17:47] Sawamura     It's not baseball without the ball! [17:54] Furuya     You look happy. [17:57] Sawamura     Of course I do! [17:58] Sawamura     It's been a while since I've touched a ball! [18:04] Sawamura     I bet I could throw to the fence now, too! [18:08] Furuya     I'm sorry if I'm disturbing your fun, [18:11] Furuya     but can you throw properly? [18:13] Furuya     Your throw is disgusting. [18:15] Sawamura     Disgus— [18:19] Furuya     Sorry. [18:20] Sawamura     What do you mean by "disgusting"? [18:22] Sawamura     My throw is normal! [18:24] Furuya     But it bends in weird ways, and... [18:26] Furuya     It's hard to catch. [18:29] Sawamura     That reminds me... [18:31] (Flashback) Wakana     Throw lightly, okay? [18:33] (Flashback) Wakana     It's scary when you throw     because the ball goes everywhere. [18:37] Furuya     But I guess if it's hard     to catch, it's hard to hit. [18:42] Furuya     You might be a good pitcher. [18:45] Sawamura     You wanna say that again? [18:47] Furuya     My shoulder's warmed up now. [18:50] Furuya     So can I throw a little harder? [18:51] Sawamura     Yeah, sure! [18:53] Sawamura     You're a really nice... [18:55] Sawamura     guy. [19:06] Players     Thank you for a great game! [19:10] Owada     Looks like Seidou     just barely out-hit Ichidai. [19:13] Mine     Their batting relies on luck. [19:15] Mine     If they keep playing like this, [19:17] Mine     they're going to have     a tough time in the summer. [19:26] Rei     Our ace, Tanba, is just     coming back from an injury, [19:29] Rei     so he should be fine once     he gets his feeling back. [19:32] Ota     But if he continues     to play like he did today... [19:35] Rei     I understand your worries, Director Ota. [19:38] Rei     However, we only have three months     before the summer tournament. [19:42] Rei     Coach, [19:43] Rei     I believe this calls for     an immediate bullpen restructuring, [19:46] Rei     taking the first-years     into consideration, as well. [20:01] Furuya     Sorry. [20:02] Furuya     I threw a little too hard. [20:07] Furuya     Back home, [20:08] Furuya     no one could catch my pitch. SIGN    Second-year catcher may become     savior for prestigious Seidou [20:12] Furuya     Then I read an article. [20:14] Furuya     So I tested into this school. [20:22] Furuya     I wonder... [20:24] Furuya     if he can catch my hardest pitch. [20:28] Sawamura     This... [20:30] Sawamura     was my encounter with a rival I would battle for the status of ace. SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [20:42] Player1     Hey, did you hear Tanba     got his ace title revoked? [20:45] Player2     Seriously? [20:47] Player3     Even though we won? [20:48] Player1     We only won because     Kawakami replaced him. [20:53] Player2     We only have three months until the summer. [20:56] Player2     If Tanba's not the ace, [20:58] Player2     then who's going to be our pitcher? [21:10] Player1     What was that sound? [21:12] Player2     Is he seriously a first-year? [21:14] Rei     Satoru Furuya from Hokkaido     Tomakomai Junior High School. [21:19] Rei     He went as far as to test into     our school in order to play here. [21:22] Rei     He's our only first-year who has     thrown 120 meters in the long throw. [21:27] Ota     O-One hundred and twenty meters? [21:29] Ota     He's really not on a scholarship? [21:32] Ota     This is why baseball is so fun! [21:35] Furuya     Are we done already? [21:37] Sawamura     Damn it! [21:38] Sawamura     He's already throwing in the bullpen! [21:40] Sawamura     I can't just stand here! [21:42] Sawamura     I'm going triple! [21:46] Takaoka     Form a team with just the first-years. [21:49] Rei     Then are we playing a game? [21:51] Takaoka     I'd like to see how many first-years     are ready to play in the tournaments. [23:35] Sawamura     First-years versus the upperclassmen! [23:37] Sawamura     We're going to scrimmage      the Seidou Baseball Team. [23:41] Sawamura     What's Shades thinking, anyway? [23:43] Sawamura     And will I get to play, too? [23:45] Miyuki     Though the first-string     members aren't playing. [23:49] Miyuki     Well, let's see it, Sawamura. [23:51] Miyuki     Show us what you can do on the field. [23:54] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of     the Diamond: A Clash SIGN    A Clash [23:57] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 5 - A Clash Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [00:01] Sawamura     Another bowl! [00:02] Sawamura     Please! [00:06] Miyuki     What do you know... [00:07] Miyuki     You're eating now. [00:10] Miyuki     You were throwing up on the first day. [00:14] Miyuki     You youngsters are     lucky you grow so fast. [00:17] Sawamura     Shut up. [00:18] Miyuki     You've gotta chew more. [00:19] Miyuki     It's bad to just swallow. [00:25] Sawamura     Everyone's so quiet. [00:27] Sawamura     Did something happen? [00:29] Miyuki     You haven't heard? [00:31] Miyuki     The first-years and the     upperclassmen are having a game. [00:35] Sawamura     What? [00:36] Sawamura     I haven't heard anything about that! [00:38] Sawamura     Can I play? [00:39] Sawamura     Can I? [00:40] Miyuki     Umm, dude... [00:41] Miyuki     I'm an upperclassman. SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm SIGN    A Clash [02:14] Miyuki     Usually, the first-years only     do basic strength training. [02:18] Miyuki     They don't participate     in the first-string tryouts. [02:21] Miyuki     But after our last game,     we're a little desperate. [02:25] Furuya     Excuse me. [02:26] Furuya     Can I sit next to you? [02:30] Sawamura     It's you! [02:34] Furuya     Excuse me. [02:37] Sawamura     Why are you sitting there? [02:39] Sawamura     Sit on the other side! [02:41] Furuya     Miyuki. [02:43] Furuya     During tomorrow's scrimmage, [02:45] Furuya     I don't plan on letting anyone hit my pitch. [02:49] Furuya     If I manage, [02:50] Furuya     will you catch... [02:52] Furyua     my pitch? [03:01] Player1     Hey, rookie. [03:02] Player1     You won't let     anyone hit your pitch? [03:04] Player1     Do you have any idea where you are? [03:07] Player1     You think you're big even though     you're still fresh out of junior high. [03:10] Maezono     If you want Miyuki to catch your pitch,     you need to prove your strength. [03:16] Tanba     Stop ganging up on him. [03:18] Maezono     Tanba. [03:19] Tanba     The only way we fight is on the baseball field. [03:23] Maezono     Y-Yes, sir. [03:33] Miyuki     I see. [03:34] Miyuki     So that's what the coach is after. [03:37] Miyuki     He's trying to pump up the upperclassmen [03:39] Miyuki     by putting them up against the first-years. SIGN    Bath [03:49] Sawamura     God damn it! [03:51] Sawamura     You've gotta be kidding me! [03:52] Sawamura     Why was I kept out of the loop? [03:55] Sawamura     Stupid Shades! [03:56] Sawamura     Did he forget about me? [03:59] Sawamura     Why does he have to wear shades, anyway? [04:01] Sawamrua     Does he plan on scaring     the opponent's team with his face— SIGN    Ahhhhhhhhh! [04:11] Sawamura     Why is Shades in the bath now? [04:15] Sawamura     I'm the last guy to take a bath. [04:18] Sawamura     I bet he heard what I said. [04:21] Sawamura     Someone please kill me! [04:24] Sawamura     E-Excuse me. [04:34] Sawamura     My only time of peaceful rest is ruined... [04:38] Sawamura     And take off your shades in the bath! [04:42] Kataoka     Hey. [04:43] Kataoka     How many days have you     been running with tires? [04:46] Sawamura     Th-Three weeks, I guess. [04:49] Sawamura     Actually, I'm thinking about running     with four tires from now on. [04:53] Sawamura     Man, I improve scarily fast. [04:58] Kataoka     When I was in high school,     I ran with truck tires. SIGN    Sawamura's Tire [05:03] Sawamura     T-Truck? SIGN    Shades's Tire [05:07] Kataoka     You've never come to cheer for a single game. [05:11] Kataoka     Why? [05:16] Sawamura     Crap! Is he mad? [05:18] Sawamura     What's gonna happen if he hates me more? [05:21] Kataoka     Just tell me why. [05:33] Sawamura     I-I don't want to see anybody else     but me standing on the mound. [05:38] Sawamura     I betrayed my junior high friends     to test how far I can go. [05:43] Sawamura     So can I sincerely     cheer on a different pitcher? [05:52] Sawamura     I don't think I can. [05:54] Sawamura     If I can't, then I figured it was best not to go. [06:03] (Flashback) Sawamura     I'm here to become the ace! [06:07] (Flashback) Sawamura     And I'm confident that     I want it more than anyone here! [06:19] Kataoka     You naïve little boy. [06:21] Kataoka     You certainly have the heart of an ace. [06:28] Kataoka     The greed to monopolize the mound. [06:31] Kataoka     Maybe that's what     the current pitchers are missing. [06:37] Kataoka     Show up at the field with a glove tomorrow. [06:41] Kataoka     I'll give you another chance, [06:43] Kataoka     since you were so honest with me. [06:52] Crowd     Hey! Over here! [06:54] Kanemaru     We always have a crowd on Sundays. [06:58] Kanemaru     The alumni, the press...      So many people come to watch. [07:02] Hosoyamada     Crap! I'm getting really nervous. [07:04] Kanemaru     I couldn't sleep last night, either. [07:07] Kanemaru     Never thought I'd have to face the     upperclassmen after a month in high school. [07:12] Kataoka     All the first-years will be able to play. [07:16] Kataoka     Make sure you're all warmed up. [07:18] Kataoka     Yes, sir! [07:21] Sawamura     All the first-years... [07:23] Sawamura     I'll do it! [07:24] Sawamura     I'm gonna make it! [07:26] Sawamura     There's no way I'm letting this one slip by! [07:30] Miyuki     You crying again? [07:33] Miyuki     Good for you. [07:34] Miyuki     You get to practice with the team now, right? [07:37] Miyuki     What strings did you pull? [07:38] Sawamura     Shut up! [07:39] Sawamura     Shouldn't you be in that dugout? [07:42] Miyuki     The first-string players have a break today. [07:44] Miyuki     We have the Kanto tournaments coming up. [07:46] Sawamura     Damn! How unfortunate. [07:48] Sawamura     I was hoping to play against you. [07:51] Miyuki     Wait another hundred years. [07:53] Miyuki     So when are you pitching? [07:55] Sawamura     I don't know, but probably last. [07:57] Sawamura     Knowing Shades... [08:00] Miyuki     Then I'll help you warm up,     as a special service. [08:07] Kataoka     Strike! [08:11] Miyauchi     What's wrong, rookie? [08:12] Miyauchi     You can't swing a bat     if you're on your butt. [08:15] Hosoyamada     What in the world was that? [08:18] Hosoyamada     The ball just stopped in front of me, [08:20] Hosoyamada     then went straight     into the catcher's mitt. [08:24] Hosoyamada     I've never seen a curve like that. [08:30] Alumnus1     Tanba's looking fierce today. [08:32] Alumnus2     Maybe revoking his ace title fired him up. [08:36] Alumnus2     Once that huge vertical curve     starts going to the right places, [08:40] Alumnus2     he'll be back to 100% in no time. [08:46] Takaoka     Strike! Batter out! [08:49] Tanba     Yeah! [08:50] Alumnus1     Whoa! He's usually really quiet! [08:52] Alumnus2     Three for three right off the bat. SIGN    1st Year SIGN    2nd-3rd Year [09:04] Ota     I'm still against having this scrimmage. [09:07] Ota     At this rate, [09:08] Ota     the first-years will have their pride     from junior high torn to shreds. [09:14] Rei     We're well aware this game will be one-sided. [09:17] Rei     But if they can't give their all     in a completely disadvantageous game, [09:21] Rei     they won't be useful to us. [09:26] Ota     She's like a demon when it comes to baseball. [09:33] Makihara     Oh? What? [09:34] Makihara     Furuya isn't pitching? [09:37] Yamazaki     We'll draw him out in no time. [09:52] Kanemaru     What the hell? [09:54] Kanemaru     I thought this was just a scrimmage. [09:57] Kanemaru     They're all dead serious! [10:01] Alumnus1     The first-years won't stand a chance. [10:04] Alumnus2     Seriously. [10:05] Alumnus2     The upperclassmen can be so immature. [10:08] Miyuki     Do you think they're immature? [10:12] Miyuki     True. [10:13] Miyuki     To a fresh first-year, the pitch     of a third-year is completely new, [10:18] Miyuki     and the speed of a batted     ball is on a different level. [10:23] Miyuki     But to the third-years,     this is a huge chance. [10:27] Miyuki     No matter what happens,     the next game is the last. [10:30] Miyuki     If they don't make the first-string,     it's over for them. [10:39] Umpire3     Safe! [10:49] Miyuki     You're gonna have it tough. [10:51] Miyuki     You'll need to be strong-minded     enough to shut them up by force, [10:55] Miyuki     or you'll never become the ace... [10:58] Miyuki     Whoa, there! [11:02] Sawamura     I'm even more sure now. [11:04] Sawamura     I can't watch baseball. [11:06] Sawamura     I have to be playing. [11:11] Sawamura     I'm so glad I came to this school. [11:13] Sawamura     There are so many amazing     people I can duel with! [11:21] Sawamura     I can't wait to go out on the mound. [11:30] Miyuki     Well said. SIGN    1st Year SIGN    2nd-3rd Year [11:42] Kanemaru     We're finally switching. [11:45] Player1     The pitcher who made it to the     semi-finals in the junior high nationals [11:48] Player1     is nothing to them. [11:52] Sawamura     What's wrong, guys? [11:53] Sawamura     What's with the gloomy faces? [11:56] Sawamura     We only just finished the third inning! [11:59] Sawamura     We still have six innings to reverse the score! [12:02] Sawamura     Let's not lose spirit! [12:03] Player1     Reverse the score? [12:05] Player2     We're worried about how     many more runs we'll give up. [12:08] Kanemaru     You won't know unless you actually play. [12:13] Kanemaru     The speed of the batted balls,     their runs, their slides... [12:17] Kanemaru     I've never felt so much     pressure being on defense. [12:21] Kanemaru     Damn it! [12:30] Sawamura     If you're overwhelmed by the     opponent before you even play, [12:33] Sawamura     you can't play like you usually do. [12:36] Sawamura     I want to test my strength against them! [12:40] Sawamura     That's why I came to this school     in the first place! [12:47] Kanemaru     Shut up. [12:49] Kanemaru     You're not even officially in the club. [12:52] Kataoka     Strike! Batter out! [12:56] Player1     Oh! We're switching already? [12:59] Miyuki     That's it. Keep suffering. [13:01] Miyuki     If you can't pick yourselves up from here,     you won't make it to the top. [13:05] Takaoka     All right, first-years. [13:06] Takaoka     We're switching out the     outfielders and the pitcher. [13:17] Takaoka     Very well. You can go     out to the field, too. [13:29] Sawamura     It's here! [13:32] Sawamura     My time has finally come! [13:35] Sawamura     Sir Master Coach! [13:36] Sawamura     Thank you for your wise decision! [13:38] Sawamura     I will definitely meet your expectations! [13:44] Alumnus1     There's a first-year with energy. [13:46] Alumnus2     Is he actually going to be good? [13:48] Sawamura     The mound I've dreamed of for so long! [13:51] Sawamura     This is it! [13:53] Sawamura     I'm gonna make it! [13:55] Kataoka     Where are you going? [13:56] Kataoka     You're going to right field. [14:05] Catcher     Nice throw! [14:08] Yamazaki     Damn. [14:12] Yamazaki     He's not up yet? [14:19] Sawamura     Why am I an outfielder? [14:21] Sawamura     I mean, he never said     I could play pitcher, but... [14:25] Sawamura     I was a fool for even     thinking he had a heart. [14:29] Player1     Hey, right field! Ball! [14:33] Player1     You idiot! Go back! [14:35] Player1     The hardballs go far,     unlike the rubber ones! [14:39] Alumnus1     Wow! Over the head! [14:41] Alumnus2     I've never seen anyone     fail so hard at Seidou. [14:44] Player1     Pick up the ball! Hurry to third! [14:47] Sawamura     Damn it. [14:48] Sawamura     Look, I've never ever played outfield! [14:53] Alumnus1     Whoa! That's fast! [14:54] Sawamura     Go! [15:05] Umpire3     Safe! [15:07] Alumnus1     Didn't that... curve? [15:09] Alumnus2     Yeah. Into the runner. [15:12] Alumnus1     Did he aim for the runner? [15:14] Alumnus2     Crazy! [15:16] Alumnus2     That first-year is a cold-blooded fiend! [15:20] Sawamura     No way! [15:22] Miyuki     My stomach hurts. [15:24] Kanemaru     A-Are you okay? [15:26] Makihara     If you've got time to worry about me, [15:28] Makihara     you should be worried about your team. [15:31] Makihara     That was a fly to the right field... [15:32] Makihara     that turned into a triple. [15:35] Makihara     We're gonna win this     game by a hundred runs! [15:39] Makihara     We've been training frantically     for the past two years. [15:44] Makihara     We're not gonna let the first-year babies... [15:47] Makihara     make the first-string ahead of us! [15:57] Player1     How long is their      offense going to last? [16:00] Player2     Please just give me a break. [16:03] Sawamura     W-Wow... [16:05] Sawamura     So this is high school baseball. [16:15] Kataoka     Pitcher change. [16:16] Kataoka     Satoru Furuya. [16:17] Kataoka     Come up to the mound. [16:32] Alumnus1     Who's that? [16:33] Alumnus1     I've never seen him before. [16:35] Alumnus2     Which junior high is he from? [16:40] Miyauchi     Finally, he's up. [16:42] Yamazaki     We'll destroy you, super rookie. [16:45] Sawamura     How's he... [16:46] Sawamura     going to pitch... [16:49] Sawamura     against these fearsome batters? [16:58] (Flashback) Furuya     At tomorrow's scrim, [17:00] (Flashback) Furuya     I don't plan on letting anyone hit my pitch. [17:04] (Flashback) Furuya     If I manage, [17:05] (Flashback) Furuya     will you catch... [17:07] (Flashback) Furyua     my pitch? [17:12] Kataoka     Play! [17:18] Tanaka     That's a windup! [17:49] Hosoyamada     What... in the world was that? [17:52] Hosoyamada     I thought it was low when     he threw the ball... [17:56] Hosoyamada     but the ball rose... [18:00] Yamazaki     C-Coach! [18:01] Yamazaki     Are you okay? [18:07] Kataoka     You pass, Furuya. [18:09] Kataoka     You can practice with the     first-string starting tomorrow. [18:13] Sawamura     The first-string? [18:15] Haruichi     Lucky him... [18:17] Haruichi     He passed. [18:18] Kataoka     Pitcher change! [18:21] Yamazaki     Please let him continue, Coach! [18:22] Yamazaki     I'll can hit his pitch! [18:24] Miyauchi     Coach! [18:25] Makihara     Coach! [18:26] Kataoka     There's no first-year who can catch his pitch. [18:32] Furuya     Now I can have Miyuki catch my pitch. [18:36] Miyuki     Won't let anyone hit, huh? [18:39] Miyuki     I guess it was technically true. [18:43] Takaoka     Tanba, you're done, too. [18:47] Takaoka     If you can pitch without being overwhelmed, [18:49] Takaoka     you can do well at the nationals. [18:52] Takaoka     Be more confident. [18:58] Tanba     Sir! [19:03] Alumnus1     The upperclassmen aren't     doing so hot anymore. [19:06] Alumnus2     So that kid changed the     momentum with just one pitch. [19:10] Takaoka     I got the results I wanted. [19:12] Takaoka     No point in continuing the game. [19:14] Sawamura     We still have four innings left! [19:19] Sawamura     We're not going down without a fight! [19:24] Sawamura     I'll lead the way! [19:26] Sawamura     Let's start by taking a run back! [19:29] Haruno     Sawamura-kun... [19:31] Player1     Is he crazy? [19:33] Player2     It's not like playing well now     will get us into the first-string. [19:37] Sawamura     All right! [19:41] Takaoka     I guess I'll see what happens     for one more inning. [19:45] ---     Let's have a good game! [19:56] Kawakami     He hasn't changed. [19:59] Kawakami     He's glaring, without a hint of respect. [20:16] Takaoka     Strike two! [20:18] Kanemaru     Well, look at that! [20:19] Kanemaru     Yeah, right. He'll lead the way! [20:21] Hosoyamada     He's all talk! [20:22] Sawamura     Damn! I was so close! [20:24] Miyauchi     He stepped toward the ball... [20:27] Miyauchi     Is he not afraid of an inside pitch     at his first high school at-bat? [20:35] Kawakami     He is the guy who picked     a fight with Azuma. [20:38] Kawakami     Those who can't be serious in practice     don't deserve to play in a real game. [20:42] Kawakami     That's what Azuma taught me. [20:45] Kawakami     I'll teach you, too. [20:47] Kawakami     I'll strike you out with my best pitch! [20:50] Sawamura     I'm gonna hit it! [20:57] Sawamura     Damn it! [20:58] Sawamura     Didn't even graze it. [21:00] Haruichi     Don't give up! [21:01] Haruichi     The catcher dropped the ball! [21:08] Miyauchi     No point in running! [21:10] Miyauchi     Even if you get on base like this,     the coach won't give you a better score. [21:13] Sawamura     So long as the play hasn't     stopped, I won't give up. [21:16] Sawamura     I don't care about the ace stuff     or the first-string stuff right now! [21:22] Sawamura     I just don't want to let it end     without doing a single thing! [21:31] Haruichi     Run through! [21:37] Umpire1     Safe! [21:40] Alumnus1     Wow! That's the first guy to be on base! [21:45] Miyuki     Though it's just an uncaught third strike. [22:02] Haruichi     Nice run. [23:35] Miyuki     Sawamura managed to be     the first man on base on his team. [23:38] Miyuki     A first-year [23:40] Miyuki     calls himself into the game as a pinch     hitter and swears to bring Sawamura home. [23:43] Miyuki     Who is he? [23:44] Sawamura     And finally... [23:46] Sawamura     I rise to the mound with Masuko at bat. [23:50] Sawamura     I'm getting pumped! [23:52] Sawamura     Next time on Ace of the     Diamond: Head to Head! SIGN    Head to Head! [23:56] Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 6 - Head to Head Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Haruichi     Don't give up! [00:01] Haruichi     The catcher dropped the ball! [00:06] Haruichi     Run through! [00:11] Umpire1     Safe! [00:14] Alumnus1     Wow! [00:15] Alumnus1     That's the first guy to be on base! [00:19] Miyuki     Though it's just an uncaught third strike. [00:20] Sawamura     Whose voice... [00:22] Sawamura     was that? [00:23] Sawamura     I definitely wouldn't     have made it without him. [00:28] Kanemaru     Was he always here? [00:30] Hosoyamada     Didn't even notice... SIGN    Head to Head! [02:06] Miyauchi     Sorry. [02:07] Miyauchi     I take all the blame for     letting him get on base. [02:09] Kawakami     Don't worry. [02:11] Kawakami     We won't give up a single     run to the first-years. [02:13] Kawakami     Not to mention that [02:14] Kawakami     none of the other first-years look     like they're here to actually play. [02:21] Sawamura     I'm gonna run! [02:34] Sawamura     Not bad. [02:35] Sawamura     I wouldn't expect anything     less from this school. [02:38] Sawamura     You're pitching already? [02:40] Kataoka     Strike! Batter out! [02:44] Sawamura     I'm trying to steal... [02:47] Sawamura     but no openings. [02:49] Alumnus1     The first-years are terrible. [02:51] Alumnus2     They're not trying to advance the runner, [02:53] Alumnus2     nor are they showing any effort to score. [02:56] Hosoyamada     We don't have a coach. [02:59] Hosoyamada     How are we gonna figure out this     new pitcher's pitching patterns? [03:02] Hosoyamada     It's too late even if you get on base now! [03:08] Alumnus1     Ouch! That's two outs in a row. [03:11] Alumnus2     They're gonna leave their runner hanging. [03:15] Furuya     Excuse me. [03:16] Furuya     I don't have anything to do, anymore. [03:18] Furuya     May I go train on my own? [03:21] First-year     Hey, we're still in the middle of a game! [03:27] Miyauchi     Coach, is that all right? [03:29] Kataoka     It's fine. [03:30] Kataoka     This is the last inning, anyway. [03:34] Kataoka     There's no reason to go further. [03:36] Miyuki     You sure about that, monster rookie? [03:38] Miyuki     Not gonna watch until the end? [03:41] Furuya     It's already over. [03:43] Sawamura     Don't give up! [03:44] Sawamura     The game's only just begun! [03:46] Furuya     A single man can't lead the team to victory. [03:50] Furuya     Baseball isn't that simple. [03:52] Kanemaru     Damn. [03:53] Kanemaru     What's with him? [03:54] Kanemaru     Does he not care about     the game now that he's passed? [03:58] Hosoyamada     It's not as if we like     playing this game, either. [04:04] Haurichi     So... [04:05] Haruichi     What exactly did you come here to do? [04:07] Haruichi     The coach only wants to see results. [04:11] Haruichi     How good you were     in junior high is irrelevant. [04:15] Haruichi     It's about time you figured that out. [04:18] Haruichi     If you don't want to play, then let me. [04:24] Haruichi     Excuse me! [04:25] Haruichi     I'd like to call for a change of players. [04:27] Haruichi     I'm playing as the pinch hitter. [04:30] Alumnus1     Is he copying Furuta? [04:32] Alumnus2     A guy who wants to leave     before the game ends, [04:34] Alumnus2     a guy who calls himself into the game... [04:36] Alumnus2     This season's got some crazy first-years. [04:38] First-year1     Who made you the boss? [04:40] First-year2     Wait! He's using a wooden bat. [04:44] Miyuki     Looks like there's another interesting guy. [04:47] Haruichi     Let's have a good fight. [04:54] Alumnus1     A sign? [04:56] Alumnus2     What? [04:57] Alumnus2     When did they come up with signs? [04:59] Haruichi     We never did. [05:01] Haruichi     The point is to try to distract the pitcher. [05:06] Sawamura     Wait! What's that? [05:08] Sawamura     What does it mean? [05:09] Sawamura     You never briefed me! [05:10] Sawamura     Hey! [05:11] Haruichi     There goes my plan. [05:14] Alumnus1     What was he trying to do, anyway? [05:17] Alumnus2     They're not on the same page. [05:19] Haruichi     Okay. [05:20] Haruichi     I guess I'll have to do this without tricks. [05:22] Haruichi     I'll definitely get you back to the plate. [05:25] Haruichi     Let's score a run together! [05:28] Alumnus1     He just declared a run. [05:30] Alumnus1     Who is that kid? [05:31] Alumnus2     Way too much of an optimist. [05:33] Alumnus2     I bet he's stupid, too. [05:38] First-year1     Get him back to the plate? [05:40] First-year1     He doesn't look like a hard hitter! [05:43] First-year2     If he holds the bat that short,     he won't reach for the outer pitch! [05:46] Ota     Who is that boy? [05:48] Ota     Did he stand out in the physical ability tests? [05:51] Rei     He's from Yoko Junior High in Kanagawa. [05:53] Rei     Haruichi Kominato. [05:56] Miyauchi     What's he trying to do? [05:57] Miyauchi     Should we throw a ball     to the outside to see his reaction? [06:01] Rei     His batting average in junior high was .635. [06:05] Ota     What? [06:06] Ota     .6? [06:08] Rei     He changed his grip on the bat! [06:14] Haruichi     A ball to the outside     against an unfamiliar batter. [06:17] Haruichi     There's no easier pitch to hit than this. [06:23] Miyauchi     He was aiming for that pitch! [06:26] Alumnus1     That's going very close to the foul line. [06:27] Alumnus1     If it goes in, it's a long hit. [06:29] Umpire1     Fair! [06:30] Tanaka     Shoot. [06:31] Tanaka     He started running     the moment the pitcher threw. [06:33] Tanaka     Hurry! [06:34] Tanaka     He's passed second base! [06:36] Makihara     No way we're giving     any runs to the first-years! [06:39] Alumnus1     Whoa! He's going past third! [06:41] Alumnus2     He's running straight for the plate. [06:44] Haruichi     Go! [06:46] Sawamura     My teammate promised to send me home. [06:49] Sawamura     I have to score! [06:52] First-year1     That's impossible! [06:52] First-year2     He won't make it! [06:54] Miyauchi     I'll blow you away! [07:04] Takaoka     Safe! [07:05] Alumnus1     Wow! The first-years finally scored a run! [07:08] Alumnus2     The batter was good, but I also gotta     hand it to the runner who didn't stop! [07:11] Haruno     Yay! [07:14] Kanemaru     Damn! He did it! [07:15] Kanemaru     Way to go! [07:20] Sawamura     I made it. [07:22] Miyauchi     The timing was completely on my side, [07:26] Miyauchi     but he dodged my glove [07:29] Miyauchi     and twisted his body [07:32] Miyauchi     to put his hand on the plate. [07:35] Sawamura     I made it! [07:37] Miyauchi     How could he twist his body in that situation? [07:40] Miyauchi     He could've injured his hip or shoulders. [07:44] Haruichi     He really made it... [07:47] Haruichi     What a guy. [07:48] Sawamura     We've got a run. [07:49] Sawamura     The game's only just begun! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [07:54] Kataoka     Out! SIGN    1st Year 2nd-3rd Years [07:59] Miyauchi     Coach, are you really stopping     the game after this inning? [08:04] Miyauchi     Can we please keep playing? [08:06] Miyauchi     We can't let it end right     after the first-years scored. [08:11] Kataoka     Both teams, line up! [08:14] Miyauchi     C-Coach! [08:17] Kataoka     Wrap it up. [08:18] Kataoka     Even if we keep playing,     the gap will only get wider. SIGN    1st Year 2nd-3rd Year [08:28] Sawamura     Bastard... [08:33] Kataoka     However... [08:35] Kataoka     If everyone on the first-year     team wants to continue, [08:38] Kataoka     it's a different story. [08:43] Kataoka     Well? [08:50] Sawamura     What's wrong with you? [08:51] Sawamura     Are you just gonna let it end here? [08:53] Sawamura     Who knows when we'll have     another chance like this! [08:57] Sawamura     Did you really play all out today? [08:59] Sawamura     Can you swear that to your heart? [09:04] Kanemaru     Shut up. [09:05] Kanemaru     Stop acting so big when     you just got on base by luck! [09:10] First-year1     He's right. [09:11] First-year1     Your bad plays are one     of the reasons we're so behind! [09:15] First-year2     We didn't join this team out of sheer envy. [09:20] First-year1     We're frustrated, too! [09:22] First-year2     Also, who put you in charge? [09:25] Kanemaru     I'm pretty sure I'm better     at everything you can do. [09:28] Hosoyamada     You weren't even officially     on the team until today. [09:30] Hosoyamada     Don't act like you're the team captain! [09:32] Sawamura     What'd you say to me? [09:34] Sawamura     Wait! Does everyone hate me? [09:37] Haruichi     These people just have so much pride... [09:42] Miyuki     Looks like the first-years     still have a lot of energy. [09:45] Kanemaru     We want to keep playing, Coach! [09:48] First-years     Please, Coach! [09:49] First-years     Please! [09:54] Kataoka     Why couldn't you play     like that from the start? [09:58] Kataoka     In high school baseball, [10:00] Kataoka     you don't get a second chance. [10:06] Kataoka     Kid. [10:08] Kataoka     Starting this inning, you're pitching. [10:11] Kataoka     Get up on the mound. [10:14] Kataoka     I've already gone through     all the first-year pitchers. [10:17] Kataoka     If you want to keep playing,     then you need to pitch. [10:20] Haruichi     Nice going. [10:22] Miyuki     Despite his method, [10:23] Miyuki     he is the guy who lit     a fire in everyone's hearts. [10:27] Miyuki     He deserves this chance. [10:30] Miyuki     The coach isn't mean      just to be mean. [10:34] Isashiki     Whoa! What's going on here? [10:36] Isashiki     What's with this turnout     against the first-years? [10:40] Isashiki     You should be up by 200 runs! [10:43] Kuramochi     Jun, that's impossible. [10:45] Ryosuke     What an embarrassing game. [10:47] Ryosuke     Makes me sad. [10:49] Isashiki     Switch with me! [10:50] Isashiki     I'll play! [10:51] Kuramochi     Jun, stop! [10:52] Kuramochi     You just finished lifting! [10:56] Furuya     Were they... [10:58] Furuya     training on their off time? [11:00] Yuki     Be quiet and watch, Jun. [11:02] Yuki     That's the kid who struck out     Azuma, the man you respect. [11:07] Yuki     You missed it when it happened, didn't you? [11:08] Yuki     What? [11:09] Isashiki     That was him? [11:16] Sawamura     I get to stand on that mound? [11:25] Ota     Your favorite is finally going to be pitching. SIGN    You can do it, Ei-chan! Go to the nationals! Show your Akagi spirit! [11:37] Sawamura     These guys are always watching me. [11:41] Sawamura     I can't do a half-assed job. [11:48] Sawamura     Here I go, guys! [11:51] Kariba     Hey. What do you throw? [11:54] Kariba     You've been talking big all this time. [11:56] Kariba     If your pitching turns out to be     a joke, you're gonna get it. [12:01] Sawamura     Don't worry. [12:03] Sawamura     I won't run or hide! [12:05] Sawamura     I'll throw it all     right down the middle! [12:07] Sawamura     What? [12:08] Sawamura     I'm gonna be giving a lot of hits     away, so it's all up to you, fielders! [12:12] Kariba     Oh... [12:13] Kariba     He's that kind of person. [12:15] First-year1     An idiot? [12:17] Kanemaru     Definitely. SIGN    1st Year 2nd-3rd Year [12:20] Kataoka     Play! [12:23] Makihara     They just had a meeting out loud... [12:25] Makihara     Throwing everything right down the middle? [12:28] Makihara     If that wasn't a bluff, then he's crazy. [12:37] Makihara     The middle? [12:39] Makihara     You better be joking me! [12:40] Crowd     A home run right off the bat? [12:42] Kariba     That's a no-brainer. [12:44] Kariba     There's no way a pitch that slow     could work against a third-year! [12:48] Makihara     What? [12:50] Sawamura     Yeah! [12:51] Sawamura     Nice going, left field! [12:54] Alumnus1     Gotta hand that one down to the     left-fielder who was defending a little back. [12:57] Alumnus2     It's just a matter of time     until he starts taking a beating. [13:00] Alumnus2     That's the kind of fastballs     the third-years are familiar with. [13:04] Miyuki     The fastballs they're used to, huh? [13:06] Miyuki     If they don't figure out what     Sawamura's pitch actually is, [13:09] Miyuki     they've got another thing coming. [13:13] Sawamura     Nice, third base! [13:16] First-year1     It just flew into his glove! [13:18] First-year2     Wow! Two outs with two throws! [13:20] First-year1     We're so lucky! [13:23] Saito     First-years... [13:27] Saito     Miracles don't happen a third time! [13:30] Saito     Wh-What? [13:33] Alumnus1     He jammed it. [13:33] Alumnus2     But it landed in a nice spot. [13:39] Makihara     The second baseman got it! [13:46] Umpire1     Out! [13:48] Sawamura     Wow! [13:49] Sawamura     Did I just see you go... twisty? [13:52] First-year1     Nice, second! [13:53] Kanemaru     Nice, second! [13:55] Isashiki     That second baseman's not bad. [13:59] First-year1     We didn't give them any runs this inning! [14:02] First-year2     Awesome! [14:03] Others1     What are you doing? [14:04] Others2     You just gave the     first-years more momentum! [14:07] Saito     Sorry. [14:09] Saito     I didn't mess up. [14:11] Saito     I thought I completely had it, but... [14:13] Saito     what is with his throw? [14:18] Yuki     A moving fastball that curves     right at the plate, huh? [14:21] Yuki     That's gonna be tough. [14:23] Miyuki     Of course you would     figure it out, Tetsu. [14:25] Miyuki     His pitch is only gonna get wilder from here. [14:29] Isashiki     What? [14:31] Sawamura     All right! [14:32] Sawamura     The game's not over yet! [14:34] Sawamura     Let's start by getting on base! [14:36] Kanemaru     Look, no one put you in charge! [14:39] Ota     The first-years are looking more energetic. [14:42] Ota     When nice plays happen at defense,     the entire team gets excited. [14:45] Ota     It looks like a completely different     team from the start of the game. [14:48] Ota     Not to mention... Sawamura     is the pitcher, right? [14:50] Ota     His moving is pretty good. [14:53] Rei     Yes. [14:54] Rei     But that's not the only     reason he caught my eyes. [15:02] Rei     At a countryside district     tournament I chanced upon, [15:06] Rei     the junior high team he was on was     basically composed of complete novices. [15:12] Rei     The catcher couldn't catch flies, [15:14] Rei     and his teammates made errors     in critical situations... [15:17] Rei     He faced many pinch situations [15:19] Rei     when a normal pitcher     would've given up the game. [15:23] Rei     Yet, when I saw him lead     his team tenaciously [15:28] Rei     without making a face, [15:31] Rei     I saw a true ace in him. [15:36] Sawamura     Hit one big! [15:37] Kanemaru     You can do this! [15:39] Sawamura     Let's attack like we're here for war! [15:41] First-year1     Be aggressive in your swings! [15:44] Catcher     Furuya, I'm sorry. [15:46] Cathcer     I can't catch your pitch... [15:50] Player1     He's a monster. [15:52] Player2     Damn. [15:53] Player2     What does he want from us? [15:56] Player3     I'm sorry, Furuya. [15:58] Player3     The upperclassmen don't want     to play baseball with you. [16:03] Player3     Sorry. [16:08] Umpire1     Out! [16:09] First-year1     That was close! [16:10] Sawamura     All right! [16:11] Sawamura     We're starting to make some contact! [16:13] Sawamura     We do stand a chance! [16:15] Sawamura     Let's do another no-run inning! [16:17] First-years     Yeah! [16:26] Kuramochi     He made an error yesterday,     so he banned himself from talking. SIGN    Nice to meet you. [16:32] Kuramochi     Just a single error, [16:34] Kuramochi     and he's off the starting line-up. [16:38] ---     Asuka. [16:42] Masuko     Sawamura. [16:46] Masuko     I'm determined to be     back in the first-string. [16:49] Masuko     Give me your all. [16:53] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [16:54] Kuramochi     This will be good! [16:55] Kuramochi     A roommate battle! [16:57] Kuramochi     How's Masuko been doing this game? [17:00] Miyuki     Really well. [17:02] Miyuki     Three hits and six RBIs. [17:03] Miyuki     He's on track for coming back up. [17:07] Miyuki     I'm sure he's noticed     what Sawamura's pitch is. [17:10] Miyuki     Should be a good match     to really see Sawamura's ability. [17:17] Kariba     He's huge... [17:19] Kariba     He's the guy who's on a roll today. [17:23] Kariba     Throwing down the middle's     not gonna work for... [17:26] Kariba     Wait! Wait! Wait! [17:28] Kariba     To him, too? [17:32] Sawamura     Head-to-head! The only way! [17:42] Alumnus1     The catcher miscaught     a fastball down the middle. [17:46] Kariba     Sorry! [17:48] Kariba     What was that pitch? [17:50] Kariba     It looked like the ball     moved at the plate. [17:58] Alumnus1     He's holding the bat short and     standing at the front of the batter's box. [18:02] Alumnus2     What is he thinking? [18:05] Miyuki     Yeah, Masuko knows what's up. [18:09] Miyuki     He's made his swing smaller, [18:11] Miyuki     so he can hit the ball     before it starts to move. [18:20] Sawamura     This tension... [18:24] Sawamura     I love it! [18:29] Umpire3     Foul! [18:31] Isashiki     He used to bat fifth with us. [18:33] Isashiki     He could destroy the fence like that. [18:36] Ryosuke     He hits hard even when     he holds the bat short. [18:41] Miyuki     What will you do now, Sawamura? [18:44] Miyuki     He isn't like Azuma, who underestimated you and hit everything you threw. [18:51] Masuko     Three weeks since that error. [18:53] Masuko     I was such an idiot back then. [18:57] Kataoka     What was that play you just made? [18:59] Kataoka     You were thinking about your at-bat     at the defense, weren't you? [19:03] Masuko     I'm sorry. [19:04] Kataoka     You might stand in the batter's box alone, [19:06] Kataoka     but defense is something     you do with nine people! [19:10] Kataoka     Stop putting the team at risk     with your petty emotions. [19:15] Kataoka     Go cool your head in the second-string. [19:18] Masuko     I won't make another mistake like that. [19:24] Masuko     Now, I only do my best every moment I can. [19:36] Kariba     No balls, two strikes. [19:38] Kariba     We've got an advantage here. [19:40] Kariba     Let's throw a ball here to theoretically... [19:47] Kariba     Again? [19:49] Sawamura     I can't be the ace if I run away here. [19:52] Kariba     Damn it! [19:53] Kariba     Go die however you want, then! [19:58] Sawamura     How did it feel... [20:00] Sawamura     when I struck out Azuma? [20:02] Sawamura     Gotta remember... [20:04] Sawamura     that mitt! [20:07] Sawamura     Go! [20:23] Alumnus1     It's in! [20:25] Alumnus2     That's a home run! [20:26] Alumnus1     Didn't he jam that pitch? [20:28] Alumnus2     Yeah, he hit that over the     fence with pure strength. [20:31] Masuko     If I was even a little bit more off, [20:34] Masuko     I would've been out. [20:37] Masuko     It was a nice throw with all     your heart in it, Sawamura-chan. [20:42] Isashiki     The pitcher completely     lost the battle of power. [20:45] Isashiki     I bet he's taken quite     a bit of damage from that. [20:50] Sawamura     I... [20:51] Sawamura     I completely lost. [20:53] Sawamura     That was my best pitch     with everything I had. [20:57] Sawamura     So that's what a battle of power is. [21:01] Sawamura     So this is [21:03] Sawamura     top-ranked high school baseball. [21:09] Sawamura     Awesome. [21:14] Sawamura     I want to pitch more. [21:18] Sawamura     Way more. [21:26] Ota     He's... [21:27] Ota     smiling. [21:34] Sawamura     All right! [21:35] Sawamura     Let's switch gears and do this again! [21:37] First-year1     He's not fazed at all! [21:41] Kariba     Does that mean... [21:46] Sawamura     Head-to-head! No other way! [21:48] Kariba     I knew it! [21:51] Kataoka     So you get even more excited     after getting utterly defeated? [21:55] Kataoka     It's like you're a baby     who's just learned baseball. [23:35] Miyuki     Furuya's moved up to the first-string, [23:37] Miyuki     and he's been assigned     to form a battery with me. [23:39] Miyuki     On the other hand, [23:40] Miyuki     Sawamura joins the second-string [23:41] Miyuki     and is assigned to receive     coaching from a certain person. [23:44] Miyuki     His name is Chris Yu Takigawa. [23:47] Sawamura     Wh-What is with this guy? [23:49] Sawamura     I have no idea what he's     thinking, and he's scary. [23:53] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Two Batteries. SIGN    The Two Batteries [23:56] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 7 - The Two Batteries Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Sawamura     I... [00:02] Sawamura     I completely lost. [00:04] Sawamura     That was my best pitch     with everything I had. [00:08] Sawamura     So that's what a battle of power is. [00:12] Sawamura     So this is [00:14] Sawamura     a top-ranked high school baseball. [00:19] Sawamura     Awesome. [00:24] Sawamura     I want to pitch more. [00:28] Sawamura     Way more. [00:30] Sawamura     All right! [00:31] Sawamura     Let's switch gears and do this again! [00:33] First-year1     He's not fazed at all! [00:37] Kataoka     So you're even more excited     after getting utterly defeated? [00:41] Kataoka     It's like you're a baby     who's just learned baseball. SIGN    The Two Batteries [02:22] Alumnus1     Gotta say, the Seido batters are amazing. SIGN    2nd-3rd Year SIGN    1st Year [02:25] Alumnus2     In the end, the upperclassmen dominated. [02:28] Alumnus1     But that Furuya kid was something. [02:32] Alumnus1     He left a big impression,     despite only throwing once. [02:35] Alumnus2     We're really lacking a good pitcher,     so he might even become the savior of Seido. [02:39] Alumnus1     It'd be a problem if he doesn't. [02:41] Alumnus2     Also, was it Sawamura     who showed up at the end? [02:46] Alumnus2     He gave up two runs,     but he pitched until the end. [02:50] Alumnus1     You can't hate a pitcher who never gives up. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [02:57] Kuramochi     What? Really, Masuko? [03:00] Kuramochi     For tomorrow's game, too? [03:02] Masuko     Yeah, I'm back on the active roster. [03:06] Kuramochi     I bet it was the home run     that convinced the coach. [03:09] Masuko     I guess. [03:10] Masuko     Though I barely won that fight. [03:12] Kuramochi     I guess Sawamura's not ready     to play with the big boys yet. [03:17] Kuramochi     I bet he's crying in the room, too! [03:23] Sawamura     Hey, welcome back. [03:27] Kuramochi     Or doing just fine? [03:29] Kuramochi     You punk. [03:32] [SONG] On-screen     Drop Kick [03:33] Kuramochi     You serious? SIGN    Sleeper Choke [03:34] Kuramochi     Masuko hit a home run off of you! [03:36] Kuramochi     You're still a rookie,      so you should be more upset! SIGN    Cobra Twist SIGN    Figure-four Leg Lock [03:41] Masuko     My pudding... SIGN    You've got mail! [03:44] Kuramochi     Oh? [03:45] Kuramochi     Aren't you popular? [03:47] Kuramochi     Who's it from? [03:48] Sawamura     Wait! That's an important email     message from my friends back home. [03:51] Kuramochi     Oh, your friends? [03:54] Masuko     My pudding... [03:57] Wakana     "How was today? [03:59] Wakana     Did you pitch well? [04:01] Wakana     We're all training hard, too. [04:05] Wakana     It's an impossible goal for us, [04:07] Wakana     but we all can't wait to see     you pitching in the nationals. [04:13] Wakana     We're all rooting for you from far away. [04:17] Wakana     You can do it, Eijun!" [04:20] Kuramochi     Wakana. [04:22] Kuramochi     Say, what? [04:23] Kuramochi     Friends? You mean a girl? [04:26] Kuramochi     Is that your girlfriend, huh? [04:29] Sawamura     N-No! [04:31] Sawamura     She's just a childhood friend! [04:33] Kuramochi     Don't get cocky just 'cause you     got to pitch for a couple of innings! [04:37] Kuramochi     You're nowhere near good     enough to play in the first-string! [04:43] Sawamura     I already know that     without hearing it from you. [04:52] Ryosuke     Doing errands for your older roommates? [04:56] Ryosuke     Two hits and a fine play. [05:00] Ryosuke     You made quite an impression, Haruichi. [05:03] Haruichi     No, I was just lucky. [05:08] Ryosuke     I never expected that you'd     really come to the same school. [05:12] Ryosuke     You've always followed me everywhere I go. [05:16] Ryosuke     But if you're just going to copy me forever, [05:20] Ryosuke     you won't be able to surpass me. [05:25] Ryosuke     This place isn't as easy... [05:28] Ryosuke     as you think. [05:34] Haruichi     Brother... [05:39] Isashiki     Where's Miyuki? [05:42] Kadota     I don't know. [05:43] Kadota     I haven't seen him since dinner. [05:45] Isashiki     I told him we were going     to watch Inajitsu's game DVD. [05:49] Isashiki     Where did he go? [05:52] Miyuki     Geez. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [05:54] Miyuki     Do I really need to catch your pitch now? [05:57] Miyuki     You've been promoted     to the first-string already. [06:00] Miyuki     You're gonna form a battery     with me in the near future. [06:04] Miyuki     Or could it be... [06:05] Miyuki     Did you feel something     watching Sawamura pitch, [06:09] Miyuki     monster rookie? [06:19] Furuya     I... [06:21] Furuya     came to Seido to find     the place where I belong. [06:29] Furuya     Please don't disappoint me... [06:32] Furuya     Miyuki-senpai. [06:36] Miyuki     Very funny! [06:38] Miyuki     I like you! [06:41] Sawamura     I only threw three innings,     but I'm sore all over. [06:45] Sawamura     To be honest, I was a hair     away from being overwhelmed. [06:50] Sawamura     But today, I realized one     thing standing on the mound. [06:55] Sawamura     It's the most exciting place     in all of baseball. [07:02] Sawamura     I'm not giving up the mound to anyone. [07:10] Sawamura     The next time I stand on the mound, [07:13] Sawamura     I'm not giving up a single hit. SIGN    You've got mail. [07:18] Kuramochi     Shut up! SIGN    Sharpshooter [07:19] Kuramochi     That's not what we're talking about! [07:21] Kuramochi     Show me a picture of Wakana! Now! SIGN    Sleeper Choke SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [07:24] Masuko     My pudding! [07:30] Principal     Ninety-three members,     including the new first-years. [07:35] Principal     What a splendid sight. [07:38] Principal     Does it seem like you'll make it     to the nationals this year, Coach? [07:44] Vice Principal     We haven't gotten very     close in the past five years. [07:48] Vice Principal     It's about time everyone in Japan     hears about our school again. [07:53] Kataoka     Please rest assured. [07:55] Kataoka     Our goal is always to be     the national champion. [08:04] Kuramochi     Hey! [08:12] Kataoka     We have an impenetrable keystone combo. [08:15] Kataoka     A shortstop and lead-off hitter,     Yoichi Kuramochi. [08:19] Kataoka     Batting second is second baseman,      Ryosuke Kominata. [08:24] Isashiki     Die! [08:26] Kataoka     Batting third is our loud center fielder, [08:29] Kataoka     Jun Isashiki throws hard and hits hard. [08:34] Kataoka     An irreplaceable clean-up hitter     with a keen eye for chance, [08:36] Kataoka     first baseman and captain of the team, [08:39] Kataoka     Tetsuya Yuki. [08:43] Yuki     The wind is blowing from east to west. [08:45] Catcher1     How is that relevant? [08:50] Kataoka     A super heavyweight third baseman     who just rejoined the first-string, [08:54] Kataoka     batting fifth, Tohru Masuko. [08:57] Kataoka     And our key player supporting the team, [09:02] Kataoka     catcher and batting sixth, Kazuya Miyuki. [09:05] Kataoka     They are all top-notch     players in the nation. [09:10] Principal     That sounds very reliable. [09:12] Vice Principal     Then... we're just missing a pitcher? [09:19] Vice Principal     It'll all depend on how much Tanba-kun [09:21] Vice Principal     can recover by being back in the first-string. [09:25] Vice Principal     Forgive me if I'm being rude, [09:27] Vice Principal     but aren't you a little too fixated     on training an ace, Coach Kataoka? [09:33] Vice Principal     In this day and age, you could just     cycle through different types of pitchers. [09:38] Vice Principal     I'm not speaking solely for myself, you see. [09:44] Vice Principal     There are many noisy outsiders     around our prestigious school, [09:48] Vice Principal     and a few of them      are questioning your abilities. [09:58] Principal     Well, please don't take it to heart. [10:00] Principal     You were a foot away from     the national title as a player, [10:05] Principal     and rejected offers from professional     contracts to be a teacher. [10:09] Principal     Everyone knows how devoted you are. [10:15] Kataoka     I simply want to repay     my debt to high school baseball [10:20] Kataoka     that raised me. [10:22] Kataoka     I am always ready to take     responsibility for anything. [10:27] Kataoka     So please [10:28] Kataoka     never give me suggestions     about my methods. [10:32] ---     Excuse me. [10:35] Principal     I'm terrified. [10:37] Vice Principal     Does he even understand? [10:40] Vice Principal     If he can't produce results this year, [10:43] Vice Principal     his job will be on the line. [10:49] Ota     How was it? [10:51] Ota     The first-years took a huge loss, [10:55] Ota     bu some good came of it, correct? [10:58] Ota     That small second baseman is     the brother of Kominato in the third-year. [11:03] Ota     No wonder his plays reminded me of him. [11:06] Ota     And Satoru Furuya, who left everyone     speechless with one pitch. [11:11] Kataoka     About that. [11:13] Kataoka     If we win tomorrow, I'll make     him debut in the Kanto tournament. [11:19] Ota     But he's only a first-year. [11:22] Kataoka     His pitch is so powerful     that it looks like it rises. [11:28] Kataoka     There aren't very many batters     in Japan who can hit that pitch. [11:33] Kataoka     I'll switch between Tanba     and Furuya until the summer. [11:38] Ota     I see. [11:40] Rei     What did you think about Sawamura? [11:45] Ota     Sawamura? [11:46] Ota     Masuko got a home run off of him. [11:50] Rei     He allowed a run from an unlucky     hit to the middle of two fielders, [11:53] Rei     and a passed ball by the catcher, [11:57] Rei     but only Masuko was able     to get an actual hit off of him. [12:04] Rei     Batter superiority. [12:06] Rei     In high school baseball today     where batters have the upper hand, [12:09] Rei     a southpaw-moving,     fastball pitcher is an asset. [12:13] Ota     True, we are lacking     left-handed pitchers. [12:19] Kataoka     An honest-to-a-fault style     of head-to-head pitching, [12:21] Kataoka     and incompetency in pickoffs and fielding. [12:25] Kataoka     He's useless the way he is now, but... [12:29] Kataoka     He has a self-taught form that is grandiose, [12:34] Kataoka     and flexible joints. [12:37] Kataoka     Speaking purely in terms of potential, [12:40] Kataoka     he may be much bigger than the other two. [12:46] Kataoka     For now... [12:48] Kataoka     We'll have Furuya gain     experience in the first-string, [12:51] Kataoka     and I think I'll leave Sawamura     to Chris in the second-string. [12:56] Ota     To Chris? [12:59] Rei     Very well. [13:17] Kataoka     Listen well! [13:18] Kataoka     We have two months until     the summer tournament. [13:21] Kataoka     Practicing without an objective     would only be a waste of time. [13:26] Kataoka     The first step in climbing a hill, [13:28] Kataoka     and the first step in climbing Mt. Fuji... [13:32] Kataoka     Physically the same, but mentally different. [13:35] Kataoka     Which one are we climbing? [13:38] Kataoka     A goal breathes life     into your every day. [13:42] Kataoka     Be ambitious and never     neglect your daily training! [13:45] Players     Sir! [13:48] Kanemaru     The upperclassmen get to practice     fielding and batting through scrimmages. [13:53] Kanemaru     But us first-years [13:56] Kanemaru     are stuck doing circuits and running. [14:00] Kanemaru     Furuya's in the first-string,     and even he has to do it. [14:04] Kanemaru     I really want to use balls again. [14:07] Haruichi     Hey. [14:08] Haruichi     You got into the second-string,     but you don't look so happy. [14:11] Sawamura     Of course I'm not. [14:14] Sawamura     I'm still doing exactly     what I was doing before! [14:17] Sawamura     I want to pitch in the first-string! [14:19] Haruichi     Wow! You sure talk big. [14:22] Haruichi     But I'd rather get to play in the second-string [14:24] Haruichi     than be benched in the first-string. [14:27] Sawamura     What? [14:28] Sawamura     A game? [14:29] Haruichi     The games we'll have on the     weekends will be double headers, [14:33] Haruichi     so I'm sure we'll have chances to play, too. [14:36] Sawamura     Seriously? [14:36] Sawamura     That's awesome! [14:38] Furuya     Be quiet. [14:39] Rei     First-year students, Furuya and Sawamura, [14:41] Rei     come immediately to the Field A bench. [14:47] Rei     You two will be given the pitcher     training menu starting today. [14:52] Rei     You'll have twice as much     work to do than everyone else, [14:55] Rei     but good luck. [14:59] Rei     Furuya-kun, [15:00] Rei     you might be pitching in next     week's Kanto tournament, [15:04] Rei     so practice your pickoff     plays and signs with Miyuki. [15:08] Furuya     Okay. [15:09] Miyuki     Rei-chan. [15:10] Miyuki     He has power, but his control is trash. [15:14] Miyuki     Also, he'll have to throw a hundred     pitches every day to build endurance. [15:19] Rei     Oh, you've already been catching his pitch? [15:26] Furuya     I... will do as Miyuki instructs me to do. [15:36] Furuya     It's been too long... [15:38] Furuya     since I last heard the sound [15:41] Furuya     of my pitch being caught by a mitt. [15:47] Miyuki     What's wrong? [15:49] Miyuki     You're the one who dragged me out here. [15:52] Miyuki     Don't hold back.     Throw with everything you've got. [15:57] Furuya     When I chose this school... [16:00] Furuya     I made the right choice. [16:05] Furuya     It's a pleasure to work with you. [16:10] Miyuki     What's this? [16:11] Miyuki     You're being so obedient. [16:13] Furuya     I figured I should start humble. [16:16] ---     This guy! [16:18] Sawamura     When did they... [16:20] Sawamura     get so... [16:22] Rei     Sawamura-kun, you'll be working     with Chris, a third-year. [16:27] Rei     Have him teach you about how     to act and lead on the field. [16:32] Sawamura     What? [16:33] Sawamura     This isn't fair! [16:34] Sawamura     I want to pair up with Miyuki, too! [16:45] Chris     What a coincidence. [16:47] Chris     I don't want to pair with you, either. [16:51] Chris     I'm Chris Yu Takigawa. [16:55] Chris     Nice to meet you, loser pitcher. [17:02] Chouno     First! [17:03] Furuya     Hey! [17:13] Furuya     Don't worry about it. [17:15] Yamazaki     Don't give me that! [17:18] Ryosuke     His throws are amazing, but I guess     he's not as good at fielding. [17:23] Tanba     You're thinking too much     about stepping on the base. [17:28] Tanba     If you don't run parallel to the foul line, [17:30] Tanba     the runner's gonna shred your legs. [17:34] Tanba     The moment you release the ball,     you become the ninth fielder. [17:37] Tanba     Don't ever forget that. [17:39] Furuya     Sir. [17:43] Kuramochi     Tanba-san's got a lot of dignity,     giving advice to his rival. [17:47] Kuramochi     Well, he does have way more experience. [17:54] Chris     You look envious. [17:57] Chris     You want to go to the first-string that badly? [18:01] Sawamura     Rather... [18:02] Sawamura     How long are you gonna make me stretch? [18:04] Sawamura     It's already been thirty minutes! [18:06] Sawamura     We're in the bullpen! [18:08] Sawamura     Let me pitch! [18:11] Sawamura     What are you writing down? [18:15] Sawamura     What's wrong with this guy? [18:16] Sawamura     He has a quiet voice,     and I have no idea what he wants to do. [18:21] Chris     Shoulder, elbow, and wrist     joints are very flexible. [18:25] Chris     His fingers are long and have     many traits of a good pitcher. [18:32] Sawamura     What did you say? [18:35] Chris     However... [18:37] Chris     You'll never become the ace here. SIGN    You'll never become the ace here. [18:44] Chris     In the last tryout scrimmage,     why did you ignore the catcher [18:49] Chris     and go for head-to-head duels? [18:56] Chris     Are catchers... [18:58] Chris     just targets to you? [19:01] Sawamura     Th-That's not it at all! [19:03] Sawamura     To be honest, I don't have     confidence in my ball control. [19:07] Sawamura     I didn't want to throw halfheartedly, [19:09] Sawamura     so I thought I could just     throw as hard as I can. [19:12] Sawamura     Besides, a head-to-head battle     of powers is the best part about baseball. [19:19] Chris     That's why you're a loser. [19:24] Chris     Anyway, throw. [19:26] Chris     Though I don't expect anything from you. [19:32] Sawamura     He calls me a loser     and doesn't give me any credit, [19:35] Sawamura     but he's got the mask,     the guards, the whole package. [19:38] Sawamura     Maybe... [19:39] Sawamura     You're actually pretty scared of my pitch? [19:51] Sawamura     What is he doing? [19:53] Sawamura     He didn't move the mitt a single inch. [19:58] Chris     What's wrong? [20:00] Chris     This is where my... [20:02] Chris     mitt is. [20:07] Sawamura     He's so scary! [20:10] Chris     A head-to-head battle of powers     is the best part about baseball? [20:16] Chris     Maybe for your own self-satisfaction. [20:21] Chris     A pitcher [20:23] Chris     must stand on the mound [20:25] Chris     with everything on his shoulders,     including the benched players. [20:29] Chris     I would never... [20:30] Chris     want to entrust the three     years we spent here to you. [20:42] Sawamura     What is up with that guy? [20:43] Sawamura     He's calling it a day     way before everyone else! [20:46] Sawamura     What does he know from     seeing a few of my throws? [20:49] Sawamura     You're in the second-string, too! [20:52] Sawamura     Don't take out your frustration on me! [20:56] Player1     He's running by himself again. [20:59] Player1     I guess he's already on bad terms with Chris. [21:03] Player2     I don't like him. He's gloomy. [21:05] Player3     You, too? [21:11] Sawamura     Damn it. [21:12] Sawamura     It's like... nothing's     changed at all since myâ [21:15] Haruno     Sawamura-kun! [21:20] Haruno     Here you go. [21:22] Haruno     Chris in third-year asked     me to give it to you. [21:25] Haruno     He said to do it after you     finish your daily menu. SIGN    Today's Menu 10 Hill Sprint, 3x10 Scissor Jump, 2x10 Push Press, 2x10 MB Sit Up Throw, 2x10 Ballistic Lunge, 2x15 Dumbbell Push & Low, 3x10 MB Overhand, 2x15 Lunge & Twist [21:40] Player1     There are a lot of pitchers who lost     their futures pairing with Chris. [21:44] Player2     Maybe the rumor about him [21:46] Player2     going crazy after losing his     first-string position to Miyuki is true. [21:51] Player1     I feel sorry for Sawamura,     having to form a battery with him. [21:59] Sawamura     You've gotta be kidding me! [22:01] Sawamura     I'm gonna kill you! [23:35] Chris     Hey, Sawamura-kun. [23:36] Chris     You certainly talk big. [23:39] Chris     But you'll never,     ever be the ace here. [23:42] Sawamura     Who are you to tell me that? [23:45] Sawamura     Miyuki snapped, all of a sudden. [23:48] Sawamura     What are you hiding, anyway? [23:52] Sawamura     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Truth About Chris. SIGN    The Truth About Chris. [23:56] Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 8 - The Truth About Chris Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] (Flashback) Chris     A pitcher [00:02] (Flashback) Chris     must stand on the mound [00:05] (Flashback) Chris     with everything on his shoulders,     including the benched players. [00:08] (Flashback) Chris     I would never... [00:10] (Flashback) Chris     want to entrust the three     years we spent here to you. [00:17] (Flashback) Haruno     Here you go. [00:19] (Flashback) Haruno     Chris in third-year asked     me to give it to you. [00:22] (Flashback) Haruno     He said to do it after you     finish your daily menu. SIGN    Today's Menu     10 Hill Sprint, 3x10 Scissor Jump, 2x10 Push Press, 2x10 MB Sit Up Throw, 2x10 Ballistic Lunge, 2x15 Dumbbell Push & Low, 3x10 MB Overhand, 2x15 Lunge & Twist SIGN    The Truth About Chris [02:02] Sawamura     Oh, you've gotta be kidding me! [02:05] Sawamura     Is he trying to kill me? [02:06] Sawamura     You left early, but you     leave me with more training? [02:11] Haruno     A pitcher shouldn't be so emotional! [02:15] Haruno     Aww... [02:16] Haruno     But if you look closely, [02:19] Haruno     it may have a lot of exercises,     but number of reps is pretty small. [02:41] Miyuki     Hey, let's call it a day here. [02:44] Miyuki     You're throwing too much. [02:46] Miyuki     If you keep up this pace,     you won't last until summer. [02:50] Furuya     Can we continue a little bit longer? [02:53] Furuya     Please. [02:55] Miyuki     I can't say no to that     passion in your eyes. SIGN    Learn today. SIGN    Devote every moment. [02:59] Miyuki     Just ten more, then! [03:03] Furuya     Thank you. [03:06] Miyuki     He's like... [03:08] Miyuki     a wolf who was starving to throw. [03:12] Haruno     I thought he always kept his cool, [03:14] Haruno     but I guess even he gets     pretty hot sometimes. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [03:22] Kuramochi     Hey, you're back just in time, Sawamura! [03:27] Sawamura     What are you doing to me? [03:29] Kuramochi     I just got a new game, so let's play! [03:32] Sawamura     Wait... [03:33] Sawamura     I have something I want to ask. SIGN    Today's Menu          10 Hill Sprints, 3x10 Scissors Jump, 2x10 Push Press, 2x10 MB Sit-up Throw,     2x10 Ballistic Lunge, 2x15 Dumbbell Push & Low, 3x10 MB Overhand,     2x10 Lunge & Twist, 2x15 MB One-hand Side, 2x10 Lunge & Twist,     2x15 MB One-hand Side, 2x10 Dumbbell Backswing, 2x10 MB Pitching Throw [03:39] Sawamura     What's an MB Sit-up? [03:42] Kuramochi     What the hell? [03:43] Kuramochi     What's with this training menu? [03:45] Kuramochi     You gonna be a wrestler or something? [03:48] Sawamura     W-Wrestling? [03:50] Sawamura     Freaking Chris! [03:52] Sawamura     I bet he doesn't want     me training for baseball! [03:55] Kuramochi     MB stands for medicine ball. [03:59] Kuramochi     You use it for those exercises. [04:02] Sawamura     Whoa! [04:03] Kuramochi     That's 4 kilos. [04:04] Kuramochi     It'll give you a nice workout. [04:06] Kuramochi     Though this looks more like [04:09] Kuramochi     conditioning for core and inner     muscles to prevent injuries. [04:15] Sawamura     Um... [04:16] Sawamura     Can I borrow this? [04:17] Kuramochi     Sure. SIGN    Unyielding Mind Strengthened Through Strenuous Training [04:32] Kanemaru     What do you want? [04:34] Kanemaru     Do you know what time it— [04:44] Kanemaru     Were you... [04:45] Kanemaru     training this late? [04:47] Sawamura     Chris. [04:49] Sawamura     Can you catch my pitches right now? [04:53] Kanemaru     What are you saying? [04:55] Kanemaru     It's 10:00 at night! [04:56] Kanemaru     Are you crazy? [04:58] Sawamura     I... did everything here. [05:07] Sawamura     You will catch my pitch, right? [05:14] Chris     You think that puts you on our level? [05:19] Chris     364 more days. [05:23] Chris     You do that menu for a year, [05:27] Chris     and then I'll acknowledge you. [05:36] Sawamura     A year? [05:37] Sawamura     A freaking year? [05:39] Sawamura     In a year, you'll already be gone! [05:43] Sawamura     Do you really hate me that much? [05:49] Player1     Good day. [05:52] Player2     Hello. [05:52] Player3     Hello. [05:55] Player4     Good day. [05:58] Sawamura     Hey, wait a minute... [06:00] Sawamura     Unbelievable. [06:02] Sawamura     He's leaving early again today! [06:12] Haruichi     Hey, Eijun! [06:17] Haruichi     Hey! [06:19] Haruichi     Chris in third-year     asked me for a favor. [06:23] Haruichi     Here. [06:24] Haruichi     It's a new menu. [06:32] Sawamura     He'd better be kidding me! [06:35] Sawamura     Like hell I'll actually do this! [06:40] Sawamura     This tire is all I need! [06:43] Sawamura     Let's go, buddy! [06:49] Haruichi     Hey, what are you gonna do     for the Kanto tournament in two days? [06:53] Haruichi     Everyone's required to go. SIGN    I'm SIGN    Not SIGN    Going! [06:59] Haruichi     I see. [07:01] Haruichi     So you don't want to go. [07:04] Haruichi     For now, we can only     watch from the bleachers. [07:08] Haruichi     It doesn't make me feel good either. [07:12] Haruichi     But they're teams we'll be     playing against in the future. [07:17] Haruichi     Might as well get to know them. SIGN     Kanto Tournament, First Match     Seido (Tokyo) ー Yokohama Academy (Kanagawa) [07:43] Guy1     Whoa, Seido's losing! [07:46] Guy2     They're four runs down. [07:48] Guy3     Tanba was pitching well      until the sixth inning. [07:53] Guy2     But the Yokohama Academy batters     had figured him out by the seventh. [07:57] Guy3     If they lose the pitching battle,     they'll lose the game. [08:01] Announcer     Top of the eighth, [08:03] Announcer     Seido High School has called     for a change in players. [08:06] Guy1     Whoa! A pitcher change! [08:09] Guy2     But does Seido have     a pitcher other than Tanba [08:13] Guy2     who can fare well against     Yokohama Academy? [08:15] Announcer     Switching out Tanba for the pitcher, Furuya. [08:21] Guy1     Furuya? [08:23] Guy2     Hey, he's a first-year! [08:25] Guy3     Seriously? [08:27] Guy2     They're putting in a first-year in this situation? [08:30] Guy2     Is Seido giving up the game? [08:33] Haruichi     Wow! [08:35] Haruichi     He really came out. [08:39] YA Coach     Do they take us for idiots? [08:42] YA Coach     They're bringing out     a first-year to the mound? [08:47] YA Coach     Guys! [08:48] YA Coach     Show that rookie what     high school baseball is about! [08:52] YA players     Sir! [08:56] YA1     He's thin. [08:59] YA1     He's not even built yet. [09:02] YA1     You guys have it tough every year. [09:06] Miyuki     Go easy on us. [09:13] Miyuki     Don't be surprised. [09:16] Miyuki     From this day forward, you guys... [09:19] Miyuki     won't forget his name. [09:51] YA Coach     What are you doing? [09:52] YA Coach     He's a first-year! [09:55] YA Coach     Don't swing at those     high fastballs! [10:09] Crowd1     Five strikeouts in a row! [10:12] Crowd2     Unbelievable! [10:13] Crowd2     Seido's got themselves a monster player! [10:16] Crowd1     What junior high is he from? [10:19] Crowd1     I've never heard of a Furuya! [10:21] Crowd2     Finished off the last guy with a strikeout, too! [10:24] Crowds     One more out! [10:26] Crowds     One more out! [10:29] YA Coach     Impossible. [10:30] YA Coach     We're the ones winning the game! [10:33] YA Coach     These guys hit from a pitching     machine every day... [10:38] YA Coach     but they're still     swinging at balls! [10:41] YA Coach     How much pressure... [10:44] YA Coach     does his pitch have? [10:49] Haruichi     It's hard to believe he's     a first-year like us. [10:51] Chris     One of his pitches can      crush a batter's heart. [10:56] Chris     This is the difference between     Furuya's talents and yours. [11:10] Sawamura     You... [11:11] Chris     I told you. [11:12] Chris     You'll never be the ace on this team. [11:17] Chris     As long as he's in your grade. [11:24] Miyuki     His throws are disgusting. [11:27] Miyuki     Gotta say we're lucky     his control is a little off. [11:30] Miyuki     The batters can't figure     out where he's throwing. [11:40] Miyuki     One last guy. [11:41] Miyuki     Just throw the way you want. [11:47] Ota     Furuya's pitching very freely today. [11:50] Ota     Those two will make a good battery. [11:55] Chris     At this rate, for three years, [11:58] Chris     you'll just be his relief pitcher. [12:00] Chris     Or you can quit here, [12:02] Chris     and try to be an ace elsewhere. [12:07] Sawamura     What about you? [12:09] Sawamura     You're a second-string like me. [12:12] Sawamura     Aren't you frustrated that     you lost to a second-year? [12:16] Sawamura     You finish practice so early. [12:20] Sawamura     If you want to go up, don't you have     to practice harder than anyone else? [12:27] Sawamura     You've just given up on getting better! [12:31] Sawamura     I don't want you talking      like you know anything! [12:39] Sawamura     No matter how high the obstacle... [12:41] Sawamura     I never want to be like you! [12:44] Sawamura     I'll never give up on aiming higher! [12:52] Crowd1     There he goes! [12:53] Crowd2     Six strikeouts in a row! [12:55] Crowd3     He's a real beast! [12:58] Crowd1     Seido's got themselves a strong pitcher! [13:01] ---     Seido's gonna be strong this year! [13:05] Ryosuke     Nice pitching! [13:08] Kuramochi     Nice going, kiddo! [13:10] Kuramochi     We can't end the game     like this after your pitching! [13:17] Yuki     Leave the rest to us. [13:20] Yuki     Let's turn this game around! [13:22] Yuki     Yeah! [13:30] Chris     Give up on aiming higher? [13:34] Chris     For the idiot that you are, you're sharp. [13:44] Chris     Don't end up like me... Sawamura. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [13:58] Player1     Today's game was amazing. [14:01] Player2     I had goose bumps     at the bottom of the ninth! [14:05] Player2     We lost, but we were a step away     from taking down Yokohama Academy. [14:10] Player1     I bet we can really go     to nationals this year. [14:13] Player2     Yeah, we'd better train hard, too. [14:14] Player1     Yeah! [14:17] (Flashback) Chris     Don't end up like me... Sawamura. [14:22] Sawamura     He admitted it just like that. [14:24] Sawamura     What's his problem? [14:29] Muto     Hey, Sawamura! [14:31] Muto     What are you doing? [14:32] Muto     You gotta cover the base! [14:36] Muto     What kind of baseball were     you playing in junior high? [14:40] Muto     Baseball's not that easy! [14:42] Sawamura     Sorry. [14:47] Muto     Not there! [14:48] Muto     You gotta cover home plate in this situation! [14:52] Player1     How was he able to join our team? [14:56] Kanemaru     How is an idiot like him in second-string     while we're stuck running? [15:05] Muto     Stop being so lost! [15:14] Player1     Good day. [15:17] Rei     How was it? [15:18] Rei     You said you don't even     watch professional baseball, [15:21] Rei     but have you figured out that     watching is a good way to learn? [15:25] Rei     Baseball is a sport played by nine people. [15:28] Rei     It's not just hitting, running, and defending. [15:31] Rei     There are lots of things to do. [15:34] Rei     I teamed you up with Chris so you      could figure that out sooner. [15:39] Rei     Is he teaching you well? [15:43] Rei     In the next scrimmage,     I want to let you play, [15:47] Rei     but from what I'm seeing,      that might not be possible. [15:51] Miyuki     Rei-chan, I'd like to see the score book     from yesterday's game... [15:57] Sawamura     Look away! [15:58] Sawamura     Don't look at me! I'm ashamed! [16:02] Miyuki     You're awesome! [16:06] Rei     Did I pick the wrong partner? [16:08] Rei     He's not doing very well with Chris. [16:13] Miyuki     Well, there aren't many people     who can get along with him now. [16:18] Rei     Sawamura-kun, you may not know, [16:21] Rei     but he's the most knowledgeable     about baseball on our team. [16:25] Rei     He also has the knack for     discovering players' potentials. [16:29] Sawamura     Even if you tell me that,     he hardly has motivation! [16:33] Sawamura     He left practice early today, too. [16:36] Miyuki     Whoa! You're saying too— [16:37] Sawamura     I! [16:40] Sawamura     I want to pair up with you! [16:42] Sawamura     I still can't forget that sound. [16:45] Sawamura     That sound I heard the first     time I came to this school. [16:49] Sawamura     In that last game, [16:51] Sawamura     I was trying to throw as close     to that moment as I could. [16:55] Miyuki     So that's why he was only     throwing his best pitch. [17:00] Miyuki     Well, don't be so impatient. [17:03] Miyuki     If you do as he says,     you'll definitely be able to improve. [17:07] Sawamura     No way! [17:08] Sawamura     I don't want to pair up with     someone so unmotivated! [17:11] Sawamura     Why is he still on the team? [17:14] Sawamura     If he doesn't like to practice,     he should just quit. [17:24] Miyuki     Everyone understands that     you want to get better. [17:30] Miyuki     Especially after the trials. [17:34] Miyuki     But what you said just now... [17:37] Miyuki     I can't let it slide. [17:41] Rei     Miyuki-kun... [17:44] Miyuki     Ruined my good mood. [17:49] Miyuki     Rei-chan. [17:50] Miyuki     I'm borrowing this. [17:51] Rei     Sure. [18:10] Rei     You can't blame him for getting mad. [18:13] Rei     He's the person who respects     Chris as a catcher the most. [18:20] Rei     In junior high, Miyuki could     never win against one team, [18:23] Rei     and that was the team Chris was on. [18:28] Rei     Chris has a father who was     a star player in the NPB, [18:31] Rei     and his plays that made full use     of everything about baseball [18:34] Rei     promised him a bright future on our team. [18:39] Rei     However, maybe everyone's high hopes were too much pressure for him. [18:45] Rei     He kept playing with an injured     shoulder without anyone noticing. [18:55] Rei     How were we so careless     to miss something so big? SIGN    National Training Center [19:21] Rei     We're here. [19:23] Animal     Next, one-hand rowing. [19:25] Animal     Ten reps. [19:30] Animal     Don't rush. Go slowly. [19:32] Animal     Be conscious of what muscles you're using. [19:35] Animal     Go slow. [19:38] Rei     He ruptured his subscapularis     and pronator teres muscles. [19:45] Rei     On our team, with so many players, [19:47] Rei     being away from the team for a year [19:49] Rei     is the same as quitting the team. [19:52] Rei     Even Coach Kataoka asked him     to support the team as a manager. [20:01] Rei     However, he clung to a small chance, [20:04] Rei     and he never gave up     on finishing as a player. [20:10] Sawamura     You're kidding. [20:17] Sawamura     Are you... [20:19] Sawamura     kidding me? [20:23] Chris     You think that puts you on our level? [20:27] Sawamura     You've just given up on getting better! [20:31] Sawamura     I don't want you talking      like you know anything! [20:36] Sawamura     I didn't know anything,     and told him something so... [20:42] Sawamura     But what the hell? [20:45] Chris     Don't end up like me... Sawamura. [20:49] Rei     Hey, Sawamura-kun! [20:55] Sawamura     Why? [20:56] Sawamura     Why did you let a stupid first-year like me      mouth off to you and not say anything? [21:01] Sawamura     Damn it! Are you kidding me? [21:04] Sawamura     Damn it... [21:07] Sawamura     I look like [21:10] Sawamura     a stupid moron now! [21:16] Sawamura     Maybe I haven't done enough [21:20] Sawamura     compared to what     the third-years have built up, [21:23] Sawamura     but I'm an idiot! [21:25] Sawamura     Words alone aren't gonna     make me understand! [21:37] Sawamura     Maybe it's a waste of time for you     to practice with someone like me. [21:43] Sawamura     But I have an impossible request. [21:48] Sawamura     Please... [21:49] Sawamura     Please... [21:51] Sawamura     Please teach me baseball. [23:35] Chris     Sawamura, you're not like Furuya. [23:39] Chris     You have your own distinctive qualities. [23:41] Chris     Those are what you need to hone. [23:43] Sawamura     What qualities do I have? [23:46] Miyuki     Hey, you've got the wrong idea! [23:48] Miyuki     You need to— [23:49] Miyuki     I can't just stand by and watch! [23:51] Sawamura     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     With Chagrin In His Heart. SIGN    With Chagrin In His Heart [23:56] Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 9 - With Chagrin In His Heart Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Sawamura     It may be a waste of time for you     to practice with someone like me. [00:06] Sawamura     But I have an impossible request. [00:12] Sawamura     Please... [00:13] Sawamura     Please... [00:15] Sawamura     Please teach me baseball. [00:23] Animal     Who is this crazy boy? [00:26] Animal     Is he someone from your high school team? [00:28] Animal     Yu, I've told you to stop going to practice. [00:31] Animal     If you break your shoulder again,     you'll never be able to play again. [00:35] Animal     Hey, boy! Don't come near my son. [00:38] Animal     If you want to learn baseball, read this first. SIGN    This is how     I succeeded in Japan!! [00:42] Animal     It's written by Jorge Animal,     a former major leaguer. [00:47] Sawamura     Who needs this crap!? [00:49] Animal     No! [00:51] Sawamura     I'm speaking with Chris-senpai! [00:54] Animal     Do you not know who Animal is? [00:57] Sawamura     Not even a bit! SIGN    With Chagrin In His Heart [02:38] Chris     What's this for? SIGN    Masuko Spirits [02:41] Sawamura     Well, sir... [02:43] Sawamura     I thought you'd need to eat a lot to heal? [02:47] Chris     Don't do anything unnecessary. [02:48] Chris     It's gross. [02:49] Sawamura     Gross? [02:51] Chris     Though I'll still eat it. [02:52] Sawamura     You will? [02:56] Sawamura     Good morning, sir. [02:58] Sawamura     It's an honor to— [03:05] Sawamura     Shall I wash your back? [03:11] Sawamura     Do you have enough paper? [03:14] Sawamura     Good day, Chris-senpai! [03:17] Student1     Is he Chris-kun's follower? [03:18] Student2     This is the third-years' floor. [03:23] Sawamura     I'd like to get a third scroll soon. [03:26] Chris     They're quite dirty. [03:29] Chris     Did you throw them, by any chance? [03:32] Sawamura     That's impossible. [03:34] Chris     Twice a week. [03:37] Chris     You still don't know how     to use your body well. [03:41] Chris     You should do those menus     interchangeably twice a week. [03:46] Sawamura     Twice. [03:47] Chris     Overworking yourself is ineffective. [03:50] Chris     Practice isn't about aimlessly working hard. [03:54] Chris     Learn to rest. [03:58] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [03:59] Chris     Also... [04:00] Chris     Don't follow me around anymore. [04:02] Chris     You're a pest. [04:03] Sawamura     A pest? [04:05] Sawamura     I know I deserve this,     but he's a tough one to crack. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [04:11] Masuko     I'll hide them somewhere,     so no one will eat them. [04:17] Masuko     What's up? [04:23] Kuramochi     Hey, what happened? [04:25] Kuramochi     Did your girlfriend back home dump you? [04:27] Masuko     What are you doing sitting     in a desk, Sawamura-chan? [04:31] Sawamura     It's finally come to me. [04:33] Sawamura     I can't get better just     because I like the sport. SIGN    Bunt SIGN    Force Play SIGN    Knuckle Ball SIGN    Slider [04:36] Sawamura     I have to learn way more about baseball. SIGN    Strike Zone [04:41] Kuramochi     A little late? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [04:44] Sawamura     Did you know? [04:45] Sawamura     The Japanese word for "shortstop"     was named by Shiki Masaoka. [04:49] Sawamura     But who exactly is Shiki Masaoka? [04:51] Kuramochi     What are you studying? [05:01] Other1     So he's Satoru Furuya. [05:04] Other2     His fastball really looks scary up close. [05:08] Other3     Tanba's looking better, too. [05:10] Other3     His sidearms are looking really good. [05:14] Other2     They've got some strong pitchers. [05:16] Other1     Guess it wasn't a fluke that they     fought well against Yokohama Academy. [05:20] Other3     Seido is going to be     a tough team this year. [05:24] Miyuki     We're done for today. [05:27] Furuya     A little more? [05:29] Miyuki     Nope. [05:30] Miyuki     You don't have cardio, so go run. [05:35] Miyuki     Thanks for ignoring me! [05:44] Kanemaru     What's he doing by himself? [05:47] Kanemaru     Did he finally get     kicked out of practice? [05:49] Hosoyamada     Apparently, he asked if he could watch. [05:53] Kanemaru     What's up with that? [05:54] Kanemaru     Is he quitting? [06:02] Ono     Ball to second! [06:07] Maezono     Hey, you said that too late! [06:10] Maezono     The pitcher can't see the runner,     so you gotta be his eyes! [06:14] Ono     S-Sorry. [06:16] Maezono     And, shortstop, your coverage was late! [06:19] Nakata     I know! [06:21] Sawamura     They're so amazing. [06:24] Sawamura     They all move together     to make one single play. [06:31] Sawamura     So this is... [06:32] Sawamura     the play to defend the team. [06:38] Rei     I wonder if getting yelled     at by Miyuki-kun got to him. [06:42] Rei     He's finally realized what he's     missing and is trying to learn. [06:47] Rei     Now, he just needs to     communicate with the catcher. SIGN    National Training Center [06:51] Animal     Damn! [06:53] Animal     Don't be influenced by that twerp. [06:56] Animal     Forget about high school baseball and     just build your body in time for graduation. [07:00] Animal     You have a long baseball career ahead. [07:18] Miyuki     Good evening, sir. [07:20] Miyuki     Just coming back? [07:23] Miyuki     I hear Sawamura's been     following you around every day. [07:26] Chris     Yeah, and I'm quite tired of it. [07:31] Miyuki     But he's really trying to learn     baseball despite how dumb he is. [07:36] Miyuki     He was carefully observing     people's plays today. [07:39] Miyuki     How do you see him, Chris-senpai? [07:43] Miyuki     He's a gem in the rough,     and he throws moving fastballs. [07:46] Miyuki     From the catcher's point of view, [07:48] Miyuki     I don't think there's any pitcher     as difficult but attractive. [07:52] Miyuki     Drawing out his true potential     is really up to us catchers. [07:59] Chris     True, I acknowledge his talent. [08:02] Chris     But I'm not mature enough     to be able to help him grow. [08:08] Chris     Tanba and Furuya... [08:10] Chris     How you lead those two pitchers... [08:13] Chris     That's what will determine     the team's performance this year. [08:19] Chris     Good luck, first-string catcher. [08:25] Miyuki     Chris-senpai... [08:31] (Flashback) Sawamura     Why did you let a stupid first-year like me      mouth off to you and not say anything? [08:35] (Flashback) Animal     Forget about high school baseball and     just build your body in time for graduation. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [08:46] Sawamura     Good morning, Chris-senpai! [08:48] Sawamura     What another lovely day today! [08:53] Sawamura     What do you say? [08:54] Sawamura     Let's play some catch before breakfast! [08:59] Sawamura     It feels great to wake up early. [09:01] Sawamura     And I'd really like to throw. [09:04] Chris     You're so noisy, so early. [09:06] Chris     I'll play catch with you     for a bit, so go warm up. [09:09] Sawamura     I know. You're busy, right? [09:12] Sawamura     Huh? SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [09:19] Sawamura     How long should I be warming up? [09:22] Sawamura     I'm going to burn up before I even throw! [09:26] Chris     If you have a problem, then I'm leaving. [09:29] Chris     Don't think you'll always be in     top-notch condition when you throw. [09:33] Sawamura     I can't hear anything you say. [09:36] Chris     Okay, do 20 sprints, then stretch. [09:41] Sawamura     But everyone's already eating breakfast! [09:45] Sawamura     Fine, I'll do it! I will! [09:53] Sawamura     I'm done. [09:54] Chris     Okay, let's throw. [09:58] Chris     Bottom of the ninth,     two outs and bases loaded. [10:00] Chris     A full count. [10:01] Chris     A hit will cost us the game. [10:04] Chris     What would you throw? [10:06] Sawamura     I'd throw my best pitch right     down the middle. No question! [10:11] Sawamura     In fact, that's all I can do. [10:14] Chris     That one pitch determines     whether the team wins or loses. [10:18] Chris     That's what you'd throw, knowing that? [10:28] Chris     Okay, then throw. [10:32] Sawamura     You don't need protectors? [10:34] Chris     Relax. [10:36] Chris     I'm not asking you to throw     to where the mitt is. [10:40] Sawamura     A full count at the bottom of the ninth,     two outs and bases loaded. [10:43] Sawamura     In that situation, the only thing I can do [10:47] Sawamura     is to believe in my fielders [10:48] Sawamura     and throw as hard as I can! [10:54] Sawamura     That was a nice sound. [10:57] Chris     That was a home run. [11:00] Sawamura     Why? [11:01] Sawamura     That was a nice throw! [11:03] Chris     The batter was Matsui. [11:05] Sawamura     That's not fair! [11:07] Chris     Why did you throw without     asking about the batter? [11:12] Chris     Did you already forget the home run     Masuko got off you? [11:17] Chris     You don't have fastballs like Furuya     or breaking balls like Tanba. [11:24] Chris     What are your distinctive qualities? [11:28] Sawamura     I don't know. [11:31] Sawamura     What are they? [11:34] Chris     That's for you to figure out. [11:41] ---     My distinctive qualities... SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [11:46] Kuramochi     Your distinctive qualities? [11:48] Kuramochi     Your stupidity, of course. [11:51] Masuko     You lack the common sense     not to eat other people's pudding. [11:56] Sawamura     I see... So I have no common     sense, and I'm stupid. [11:58] Kuramochi     Also, you suck at video games,     and your wrestling moves don't work. [12:01] Masuko     You don't know baseball. [12:02] Kuramochi     You won't tell me Wakana-chan's email. [12:05] Sawamura     Wakana's email... [12:07] Sawamura     Wait! That's irrelevant! [12:09] Kuramochi     Cross chop! [12:11] Kuramochi     You lose your cool too easily     and forget to speak with respect! [12:18] Haruichi     Your distinctive qualities? [12:22] Haruichi     It's fun to field for you, I guess. [12:24] Haruichi     You send a lot of balls flying. [12:26] Haruichi     Also, there weren't any      foul balls last time, right? [12:30] Haruichi     That's a pretty good feat. [12:33] Haruichi     It doesn't mess up the fielders' rhythm. [12:36] Sawamura     Foul balls? [12:37] Sawamura     Rhythm? [12:39] Sawamura     Wait a minute. [12:40] Sawamura     Is that why he... [12:42] (Flashback) Chris     This is where my... mitt is. [12:46] Haruichi     By the way, did you hear the word      about the first-string team? [12:49] Haruichi     As of now, there are eighteen     players on the first-string. SIGN    Super Baseball Theory: The Logic of Batting [12:52] Haruichi     And those eighteen players are all fighting     for the spots on the active roster, [12:56] Haruichi     but twenty players can be registered     for the summer Tokyo District tournament. [12:59] Haruichi     Basically, two second-string players     will be moved up by the summer. [13:04] Sawamura     You serious? [13:06] Haruichi     So the scrimmages will be good     opportunites to show off. [13:11] Sawamura     Two players? [13:12] Haruichi     Yep, two players. [13:14] Sawamura     So we're moving up to the first-string! [13:16] Haruichi     No, nothing's final yet... [13:20] Sawamura     All right! Let's do this! [13:23] Furuya     I want to eat a crab omelet. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [13:36] Crowd1     There it goes! [13:37] Crowd1     Three consecutive doubles! [13:39] Crowd2     The third-years are on fire! [13:41] Crowd1     Looks like they've gotten better     since the Kanto tournament. SIGN    Teito Seido SIGN    Field B [13:48] Koma1     They're sending the first-string to Teito,     but the second-string to us? [13:51] Koma2     Way to make a fool out of us. [13:54] Koma1     That pitcher is also a first-year. [13:56] Koma2     You serious? [13:57] Koma2     They're blatantly looking down on us! [13:59] Ono     What? [14:00] Ono     You'll throw as I tell you to? [14:02] Sawamura     Yes, sir. [14:03] Sawamura     I'll throw wherever you want me to. [14:05] Ono     Okay. [14:08] Sawamura     I can't throw amazing     fastballs or breaking balls. [14:10] Sawamura     So in order to get to the     top of the pyramid... [14:13] Sawamura     I can only rely on my good control. [14:20] Sawamrua     In this game, I'll step up     to a whole new level. [14:30] Ono     Throw where my mitt is? Yeah, right! [14:33] Ono     That was an easy pitch down the middle! [14:36] Sawamura     Why? [14:36] Koma     Yeah! He sucks! [14:39] Rei     Where is the power in your pitch? [14:50] Crowd1     He threw in the trials the other day, right? [14:53] Crowd2     He looks smaller today. [14:55] Crowd2     Also, he's taking too many hits. [14:57] Crowd1     He's really doing badly today. [15:00] Sawamura     What the hell? [15:03] Sawamura     So long as I throw to where the     mitt is, I shouldn't get hit! [15:08] Sawamura     Aim for the mitt. [15:11] Koma1     A perfect pitch! [15:14] Koma2     It's going! [15:15] Koma3     Run! Run! [15:17] Koma3     Seido's not as good as we thought! [15:19] Koma2     They've got a crappy     pitcher on the mound! [15:21] Koma2     Don't take us lightly just     because we're a public school! [15:24] Rei     What an outcome... [15:26] Rei     He's completely lost himself. [15:30] Ono     Time out, please. [15:32] Umpire     Time out! [15:35] Maezono     What's with that lazy pitching today? [15:39] Sawamura     Maezono-senpai... [15:41] Sawamura     But I'm just throwing to where     the catcher's holding his mitt. [15:44] Maezono     You think those slow balls won't get hit? [15:47] Maezono     Hurry up and take this uniform off! [15:50] Maezono     You're not the only pitcher on our team! [15:52] Ono     That's enough, Zono. [15:54] Nakata     By wearing this uniform, we bear the     pride and the glories of our past players. [15:59] Nakata     Just because we're the second-string     doesn't mean we can have a pathetic game. [16:03] Haruichi     Nakata-senpai is right. [16:05] Sawamura     Harucchi. [16:07] Haruichi     I don't like fielding behind you today. [16:11] Haruichi     I think you should cool     your head in the dugout. [16:13] Sawamura     Wait a minute! [16:15] Sawamura     I'm thinking the best I can,     and seriously— [16:17] Rei     Sawamura-kun. [16:20] Rei     Pitcher change. [16:22] Rei     Get off the mound, right now. SIGN    Koma Sei [16:33] Chris     You focused too much on control,     and your pitches had no power. [16:38] Chris     Your fastballs maxed out at 130 km/h. [16:43] Chris     It's no surprise you gave up hits. [16:47] Chris     Didn't I tell you? [16:48] Chris     You're not like Furuya or Tanba. [16:52] Sawamura     Then... [16:53] Sawamura     what's something I have that they don't? [16:56] Chris     Bear the loss you had today in your heart. [16:59] Chris     If you do, you can go much higher. [17:05] Chris     Good ball control and faster pitches... [17:08] Chris     aren't something you     can achieve overnight. [17:12] Chris     But if you can be patient and     focus on building the foundation, [17:17] Chris     you'll slowly but surely     set yourself apart. [17:30] Teito1     Another strikeout? [17:32] Teito2     That's a first-year? [17:34] Teito3     He's definitely throwing 150 km/h. [17:37] Crowd1     Hey, are you guys putting this down? [17:40] Crowd2     He only has this fastball. [17:41] Crowd2     We can figure something out. [17:44] Miyuki     We're getting more scouts by the day. [17:48] Miyuki     Guess everyone's hearing     the news about Furuya. [17:51] Furuya     Excuse me. [17:53] Furuya     Time out, please. [17:55] Umpire     Time out! [17:57] Ota     Did something happen? [18:02] Miyuki     What's up? [18:03] Miyuki     We're not even in a pinch. [18:08] Miyuki     Your finger... [18:09] Miyuki     He throws by putting his entire     weight on the tip of his fingers. [18:15] Miyuki     Looks like that technique has put     too much stress on his fingertip. [18:21] Miyuki     Never expected a weakness like this. [18:25] Miyuki     Go back to the dugout without     showing that to anyone. [18:28] Miyuki     I don't want the scouts from     other schools to find out. [18:32] Furuya     I can still throw— [18:33] Miyuki     Just go back. [18:35] Crowd1     What's up? [18:36] Crowd1     He's getting replaced? [18:37] Crowd2     He's only thrown for two innings. [18:40] Tanba     Coach. [18:43] Tanba     I'm always ready, sir. [18:50] Ota     Tanba! [18:52] Ota     You threw yesterday! [18:54] Ota     You may be warmed up, but... [18:56] Kataoka     Okay. [18:57] Kataoka     But only for three innings. [19:00] Tanba     Sir! [19:05] Kataoka     Furuya. [19:07] Kataoka     You hurt your nail? [19:09] Kataoka     To a pitcher, his fingertips are his life. [19:11] Kataoka     It's proof that you're not     taking good care of them. [19:14] Kataoka     Furuya, you're banned from     throwing for two weeks. [19:18] Katoka     You can run in the second-string     practice field. [19:20] Ota     Coach, aren't you being a little too harsh? [19:24] Kataoka     A brand new first-year with     only time on his hands [19:27] Kataoka     and a third-year with his last chance. [19:29] Kataoka     The amount of effort they put in     this summer will be incomparable. [19:36] Kataoka     Looks like the ace number is too much     responsibility for a first-year. [19:40] Miyuki     Tanba-san is on fire. [19:43] Miyuki     So this is what happens     to a third-year on the edge. [19:46] Miyuki     His curve is getting sharper and sharper. [19:49] Isashiki     Hey! [19:50] Isashiki     I'm getting bored out here! [19:52] Kuramochi     You seem to be in real good position. [19:55] Ryosuke     You're finally acting like the ace. [19:58] Ryosuke     A little late, though. [20:03] Umpire     Strike! [20:04] Umpire     Batter out! [20:21] (Flashback) Chris     But if you can be patient and     focus on building the foundation, [20:26] (Flashback) Chris     you'll slowly but surely     set yourself apart. [20:31] Sawamura     He didn't tell me what my qualities were. [20:36] Furuya     I heard you got quite a beating. [20:40] Sawamura     Furuya! [20:42] Furuya     The moon is pretty tonight. [20:44] Sawamura     You can't see the moon! [20:46] Sawamura     It's cloudy right now! [20:48] Furuya     Oh... You're right. [20:54] Sawamura     What is he here to do? [20:56] Furuya     It really sucks. [20:59] Furuya     I didn't think walking off     the mound before burning out [21:02] Furuya     would leave such a bad taste. [21:07] Furuya     The fielders and the catcher     on this team are so reliable. [21:12] Furuya     A pitcher's really lucky to be     able to stand on that mound. [21:19] Sawamura     Yeah. [21:21] Furuya     Yeah, it's great to be on the first-string. [21:24] Sawamura     Damn it! [21:24] Sawamura     Are you here to brag? [21:26] Furuya     If you're not going to use     that tire, can I use it? [21:29] Sawamura     No, this is my partner! [21:31] Sawamura     I won't let anyone else use it! [21:33] Furuya     Oh, there's a bigger one over there. [21:35] Sawamura     What? [21:37] Isashiki     Hey, someone's on the field. [21:39] Ryosuke     I wonder what they're doing,     without even turning the lights on. [21:42] Isashiki     Just six weeks until the summer tournament. [21:45] Isashiki     Looking forward to finding out which     two are coming up to the first-string? [21:49] Yuki     Yeah. [21:51] Sawamura     I'm gonna make the first-string, too! [21:54] Furuya     You're slow. [21:55] Sawamura     Don't leave me behind, Furuya! [21:57] Sawamura     Damn it! [23:35] Sawamura     What exactly do I need to do? [23:38] Sawamura     How do I become a pitcher     Chris-senpai will acknowledge? [23:41] Kataoka     Don't rush, Sawamura. [23:43] Kataoka     Just listen to Chris and     hone your own qualities, [23:46] Kataoka     and you'll find a way. [23:48] Sawamura     Coach... [23:50] Sawamura     But I... [23:52] Sawamura     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Hone Your Moving Fastball. SIGN    Hone Your Moving Fastball. [23:56] Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 10 - Hone Your Moving Fastball Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Rei     Pitcher change. [00:02] Rei     Get off the mound, right now. [00:07] Chris     Bear the loss you had today in your heart. [00:10] Chris     If you do, you can go much higher. [00:16] Chris     Good ball control and faster pitches... [00:19] Chris     aren't something you     can achieve overnight. [00:23] Chris     But if you can be patient and     focus on building the foundation, [00:28] Chris     you'll slowly but surely     set yourself apart. SIGN    Hone Your Moving Fastball [02:10] Enemy1     Yes! [02:10] Enemy2     It's a hit! [02:15] Umpire     Three outs! [02:16] Umpire     Change! [02:19] Haruichi     That should do it. [02:22] Enemy1     How did he get to that ball? [02:23] Enemy2     And he's on the second-string? [02:24] Enemy2     Just how many good players does Seido have? [02:29] Rei     Haruichi Kominato. [02:30] Rei     He has amazing baseball talent. [02:33] Rei     In terms of fielding alone, [02:35] Rei     he's on par with his brother, Ryosuke-kun. [02:41] Furuya     I want to play, too... [02:44] Nakata     Only two spots open in the first-string. [02:47] Nakata     I don't have any time to waste. [02:49] Maezono     I'm going to make it to the first-string! [02:54] Maezono     Why? [03:00] Nakata     You're too stiff. [03:03] Sawamura     How was that one? [03:08] Chris     Third one in a row to the scoreboard. [03:11] Sawamura     Why? [03:13] Chris     The batters were Randy Bass, Kakefu, and Okada. [03:15] Sawamura     But it sounds good when it hits the mitt! [03:18] Chris     People don't change so quickly. [03:21] Chris     You have to be patient. [03:24] Chris     Haven't I told you that enough? [03:26] Sawamura     I know what you're saying, [03:28] Sawamura     but I'm doing the exercises you gave me, [03:30] Sawamrua     and you haven't told me my qualities yet. [03:34] Chris     You're flexible and have a good pitching form. [03:38] Chris     How do you grip the ball? [03:41] Sawamura     The ball? [03:43] Sawamura     Uh... [03:45] Chris     I see, [03:47] Chris     so you've put absolutely no thought into it. [03:50] Chris     How deep you grip,     how it feels on your fingertips, [03:53] Chris     and how you place     your fingers on the stitches. [03:56] Chris     Because you don't think about     holding the ball in a certain way, [03:59] Chris     your point of release changes every time. [04:01] Chris     Your inconsistent throwing     style creates the moving effect. [04:05] Sawamura     But I'm just trying to throw a fastball. [04:08] Chris     But that moving ball     is the quality that defines you. [04:19] Chris     Furuya throws his fast and heavy fastball [04:22] Chris     by putting his entire weight     on the tip of his fingers. [04:26] Chris     By contrast, the subtle     inconsistencies at your fingertips [04:29] Chris     cause your pitches to break in ways     that a batter can't predict. [04:34] Chris     Maybe it's worked for you in the past, [04:36] Chris     but in high school baseball, we use     a metal bat that makes for easier contact, [04:40] Chris     so you'll just be overpowered. [04:45] Chris     You don't have speed or breaking balls. [04:47] Chris     There's only one way for someone     like you to survive on this team. [04:52] Chris     Hone your moving fastball. [04:56] Chris     Once you get the physical     strength you need to throw faster, [05:01] Chris     your fastballs will be even crazier. [05:06] Sawamura     Wait a minute... [05:09] Sawamura     Then all this time... [05:12] Sawamura     he'd been giving me exercises to help me? [05:22] Chris     Your goal is to become the ace, right? [05:27] Chris     Knowing Miyuki... [05:28] Chris     he'll catch any moving fastballs you throw. [05:35] Sawamura     B-But... [05:36] Sawamura     What about you, Chris-senpai? [05:41] Chris     With graduation right     around the corner for me, [05:44] Chris     this is the best advice I can give you. [05:48] Chris     Be patient, and aim for the top. [05:51] Chris     You still have a long road ahead of you. [05:59] Chris     And don't forget to ice after you work out. [06:19] Kataoka     We have a month until     the qualification tournament. [06:22] Kataoka     With their fatigue peaking, [06:24] Kataoka     it's time we start the training camp. [06:38] Sawamura     Ten more. [06:42] Kataoka     Your form is going wild. [06:45] Kataoka     Your body is opening because     you're trying to throw fast. [06:49] Sawamura     Crap, Shades! [06:52] Sawamura     I mean... Good evening, Sir Head Coach. [06:57] Kataoka     What time do you think it is? [06:59] Kataoka     You'll only hurt yourself      by practicing recklessly. [07:03] Kataoka     Didn't Chris tell you that     the key is building the foundation? [07:09] Kataoka     True, there have been     many pitchers who gave up [07:13] Kataoka     because they couldn't     understand what Chris wanted. [07:15] Kataoka     But his method of     prioritizing physical strength, [07:18] Kataoka     as he learned through bitter experience, [07:21] Kataoka     is, by no means, wrong. [07:23] Kataoka     If you can't listen to     your catcher any further, [07:27] Kataoka     I'll have to split you two apart. [07:33] Sawamura     From the moment we met,     he communicated with me as a catcher. [07:38] Sawamura     "Hone your moving fastball." [07:41] Sawamura     "Be patient." [07:45] Sawamura     But... [07:46] Sawamura     At this rate, [07:49] Sawamura     I won't be able to repay my debt. [07:52] Sawamura     I don't know what     I can do in just a few months, [07:56] Sawamura     but before he graduates, [07:58] Sawamura     I want to show him the fruits of my training. [08:09] Kataoka     I have no words for him. [08:12] Kataoka     He's completely forgotten     that there are two open spots [08:16] Kataoka     in the first-string. [08:19] Kataoka     Either way, you shouldn't overwork     yourself by throwing recklessly. [08:22] Kataoka     If you're going to train by yourself, [08:24] Kataoka     you should do towel drills. [08:26] Kataoka     Get this. [08:27] Kataoka     No matter how strong you throw,     you can't throw fast. [08:31] Kataoka     What's important is your glove hand. [08:35] Kataoka     Watch. [08:38] Kataoka     It's about how well you transfer     all your strength to your fingertips. [08:42] Kataoka     As a southpaw, [08:44] Kataoka     you must create a wall with your right arm. [08:51] Kataoka     Your right leg supports your body     as you shift your weight. [08:54] Kataoka     Your right hand creates     the wall that stores all that power. [09:00] Kataoka     Like shooting an arrow, you hold     that pull for as long as you can. [09:03] Kataoka     With all of your energy being     transferred from your lower body, [09:07] Kataoka     you swing it down in an instant. [09:13] Sawamura     Wow. [09:14] Sawamura     The wind... [09:19] Kataoka     You try it. [09:24] Sawamura     The right-hand wall     and the pull with my body. [09:29] (Flashback) Chris     Hone your moving fastball. [09:33] Sawamura     Make a wall with my right hand, and... [09:37] Sawamura     Swing it down! [09:43] Sawamura     I'm sorry! It was an accident! [09:44] Sawamura     It wasn't on purpose! [09:51] Sawamura     The right-hand wall [09:53] Sawamura     and the pull with my body... [09:55] Sawamura     The right-hand wall-pull for short. [09:58] Guy1     Heads up! [10:04] Sawamura     Who's sending it this far? [10:05] Sawamura     I accidentally screamed like a little girl! [10:09] Furuya     Oh, sorry. [10:11] Furuya     I hit it too hard. [10:12] Sawamura     It was you?! [10:14] Guy1     Whoa! Did you see how far that went? [10:16] Guy2     He hits like a monster, too? [10:20] Ota     You really can't see the limit of his talent. [10:24] Ota     It would be a waste     to keep him on the bench. [10:28] Furuya     I just really want to throw. [10:32] Makihara     He sure hits well for a first-year. [10:36] Makihara     Makes me sick. [10:37] Kuwata     Yeah, [10:38] Kuwata     when we're stuck on the second-string [10:41] Kuwata     despite being the best players     on our teams in junior high. [10:44] Saito     Not to mention... [10:45] Saito     It doesn't help when     all the monsters on this team [10:47] Saito     practice harder than anyone else. [10:59] Makihara     Yeah, I don't know what to say. [11:02] Makihara     Everyone here is crazy and stupid. [11:04] Kuwata     But we don't want     to regret being on this team. [11:08] Saito     Yeah, [11:09] Saito     even if we can't be on the field, [11:11] Saito     we want to fight it out     until the end with these guys. [11:14] Makihara     In fact... [11:16] Makihara     We can't quit after coming so far! [11:17] Kuwata     We didn't go through three years     of strenuous training for nothing! [11:21] Saito     I haven't even had a girlfriend     for these past three years! [11:24] Both     You idiot! [11:25] Both     Don't say that! [11:27] Makihara     Send more flying, you newbie first-years! [11:31] Saito     You'd better work so hard at baseball     that you don't have time for a girlfriend! [11:34] Kuwata     And, second-years,     you guys aren't being loud enough! [11:38] Kanemaru     Looks like they're suddenly in the mood. [11:43] (Flashback) Chris     A pitcher [11:45] (Flashback) Chris     must stand on the mound [11:47] (Flashback) Chris     with everything on his shoulders,     including the benched players. [11:51] (Flashback) Chris     I would never... [11:53] (Flashback) Chris     want to entrust the three years      we spent here to you. [11:57] (Flashback) Sawamura     I'm here to become the ace! [12:00] (Flashback) Sawamura     And I'm confident that     I want it more than anyone here! [12:06] Sawamura     Damn it. [12:07] Sawamura     I feel ashamed about saying that. [12:11] Sawamura     It's not about proving myself. [12:14] Sawamura     The one everyone recognizes... [12:17] Sawamura     is the ace. [12:21] Chris     Sawamura. [12:23] Chris     I'm heading out. [12:25] Chris     Do scroll B today. [12:27] Chris     Do three sets of each exercise. [12:30] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [12:31] Sawamura     Have a nice day! [12:33] Chris     He hasn't pestered me to catch lately... SIGN    A tad bit lonely... [12:41] Sawamura     Hey, that one felt good! [12:48] Chris     That drill... [12:49] Chris     I don't know if he came up with that, [12:52] Chris     but his center is looking more stable. [12:56] Chris     Looks like it's the perfect     exercise for him right now. SIGN    National Training Center [13:13] Animal     Hey, Yu. [13:15] Animal     Maybe I shouldn't be     saying this, as your parent, [13:19] Animal     but how about thinking about     the future and quitting high school? [13:24] Animal     Your shoulder is pretty much healed. [13:27] Animal     But I really don't want to let you play Japanese high school baseball. [13:32] Animal     The Japanese fighting     spirit principle is ludicrous. [13:35] Animal     Letting developing pitchers     pitch under the sun for so long [13:41] Animal     is just unthinkable in America. [13:43] Animal     I asked the school to let you quit the team, [13:48] Animal     so why did you go back? [13:49] Animal     What are you going to accomplish [13:52] Animal     by finishing school     as a second-string player? [13:59] Animal     I've already asked my high school     if you could transfer in. [14:02] Animal     We can go to America any time you're ready. [14:11] Sawamura     That's my tire! [14:14] Furuya     It was on the ground. [14:15] Sawamura     Well, I didn't give you     permission, so give it back! [14:18] Sawamura     Also, that's my style! [14:21] Sawamura     Oh, were you secretly     admiring the way I did it? [14:24] Furuya     Yeah. [14:24] Sawamura     What?! [14:26] Tanba     Brings back memories. [14:28] Chris     Tanba. [14:30] Tanba     We wanted to make the team. [14:32] Tanba     That was all we wanted. [14:34] Tanba     Looking at them reminds     me of how we used to be. [14:41] Tanba     Chris, can you check my pitching form? [14:45] Tanba     My control becomes rough     after I pitch seventy times. [14:49] Chris     Sure. [14:51] Chris     Looks like remaining the ace isn't so easy. [15:01] Tanba     How's your shoulder feeling? [15:04] Tanba     It's gotten a lot better, right? [15:08] Tanba     Are you gonna be ready by summer? [15:11] Tanba     It's thanks to you noticing my injury [15:14] Tanba     that I can still pitch today. [15:21] Tanba     The more games I win, [15:24] Tanba     the longer our summer will be. [15:27] Tanba     You'd better come back to the first-string. [15:39] Chris     I know that, deep inside, you already know. [15:43] Chris     I haven't played for a year, [15:45] Chris     and I finish up practice early. [15:47] Chris     Seido isn't forgiving enough     to give a guy like me a chance. [15:53] Chris     But... [15:55] Chris     You've sure learned to talk     when you used to have stage fright. [15:59] Chris     I'm more worried that you'll give     your ace title over to someone else. [16:04] Tanba     Shut up! [16:05] Tanba     I'm not letting anyone take it from me! [16:08] Chris     Yeah, that's the spirit. [16:15] (Flashback) Animal     What are you accomplish [16:18] (Flashback) Animal     by finishing school     as a second-string player? [16:22] Chris     I'm sure Dad has some sense in his words. [16:26] Chris     But... [16:27] Chris     I have friends I've been     fighting alongside with. [16:31] Chris     I want to graduate laughing     with my friends, Dad. [16:38] Furuya     I didn't know those two could laugh like that. [16:42] Sawamura     Yeah... SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [17:00] Sawamura     Squeeze the glove hard right here, [17:05] Sawamura     and throw like kaboom! [17:08] Sawamura     Squeeze and kaboom! [17:09] Sawamura     And right-hand wall-pull for short! [17:11] Sawamura     Yes! [17:12] Sawamura     I finally feel it now! [17:17] Chris     Sawamura. [17:20] Chris     We have the pitcher     line-up for the next game. [17:22] Sawamura     What? [17:23] Rei     This will be your last     chance in the second-string, [17:26] Rei     so make sure you throw your heart out. [17:29] Sawamura     Last? [17:30] Sawamura     Already? [17:31] Rei     We'll pick two people to join     the first-string after the game, [17:34] Rei     and we'll train until summer, having the camp focused on those twenty people. [17:41] Sawamura     Last... [17:43] Chris     Well, don't feel rushed. [17:45] Chris     Lately, you've acknowledged your weakness, and you've been doing well. [17:50] Chris     Just try to pitch to learn. [17:53] Sawamura     Chris-senpai, [17:55] Sawamura     are you not playing in any games? [18:00] Sawamura     It's only been several days,     and I probably haven't improved much, [18:05] Sawamura     but in the next game, [18:07] Sawamura     please catch my pitches. [18:10] Sawamura     I want [18:13] Sawamura     to form a battery with you! [18:23] Guy1     It sure is big. [18:25] Guy2     I wonder if that hard-throwing     Furuya is playing today. [18:32] Zaizen     So we're playing Seido... [18:40] Zaizen     Looks like he's doing well. [18:43] Guy1     Zaizen, here's your bag. [18:46] Zaizen     Huh? [18:47] Zaizen     Thanks, can you carry it out? [18:50] Guy1     S-Sure. SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [19:03] Umpire     Both teams, line up! [19:08] Crowd1     They're putting the second-string     up against Kokudokan? [19:11] Crowd1     Coach Kataoka's being pretty bold. [19:14] Crowd1     It's the last time the second-string     team is playing, right? [19:17] Crowd2     Look at all the Seido players. [19:18] Crowd2     They look fierce while shooting for     the remaining spots on the first-string. [19:24] Umpire     Bow! [19:25] Players     Let's have a good game! [19:28] Crowd1     But they're bringing him     out for this important game? [19:32] Crowd1     Didn't he get clobbered by Komashiro? [19:34] Crowd2     Is he gonna stand a chance     against the Kokudokan batters? [19:37] Kokudokan1     What? That's not Furuya. [19:40] Kokudokan2     Man, I was looking forward to the battle     with the infamous, hard-throwing pitcher. [19:46] Ono     Hey, Sawamura. [19:48] Sawamura     Yes, Ono-senpai? [19:50] Ono     Uh, yeah. [19:52] Ono     They're going to let you      throw for three innings. [19:55] Ono     If you throw like you did the last time, [19:57] Ono     I'm having you switched out. [20:00] Sawamura     Yeah! [20:01] Sawamura     It's great to be playing with you, sir! [20:03] Sawamura     I will throw like my life depends on it! [20:05] Ono     It's good that you have energy. [20:06] Ono     Make sure it's not the only thing you have. [20:10] Furuya     I want to play a game, too... [20:13] Kuramochi     I wonder what comical thing     he's going to do today! [20:16] Kuramochi     Depending on how he plays, he's not gonna     get a chance for another year. [20:20] Miyuki     I wanted to see how     Chris-senpai would lead Sawamura, [20:25] Miyuki     but I guess his shoulder     isn't feeling very well yet. [20:34] (Flashback) Sawamura     I want [20:35] (Flashback) Sawamura     to form a battery with you! [20:42] Chris     I'm not the one choosing     who plays in the game. [20:48] Chris     In any case, [20:49] Chris     you've been given the chance. [20:53] Chris     Don't throw in a way you'll regret, Sawamura. [21:06] Sawamura     All right! [21:07] Sawamura     I'll send these balls flying,     so the rest is up to you! [21:10] Maezono     Wh-What? [21:12] Nakata     There's a difference between letting     them hit and giving away hits. [21:17] Umpire     Play ball! [21:22] Ono     Sawamura only has fastballs. [21:25] Ono     I just gotta collect them low     to prevent any long hits. [21:32] Sawamura     I don't have speed or breaking balls. [21:35] Sawamura     Just like Chris-senpai told me, [21:37] Sawamura     all I can do is throw the best I currently can. [21:44] Sawamura     The right-hand wall. [21:50] Sawamura     Store all my energy for as long as I can, [21:55] Sawamura     and release it at once! [21:58] Sawamura     Go! [23:36] Sawamura     I need to show Chris-senpai     the fruit of my training. [23:39] Sawamura     But I can't throw any strikes! [23:41] Sawamura     No outs and bases loaded right off the bat? [23:43] Miyuki     There's only one person I know [23:46] Miyuki     who can get him out of this pinch. [23:47] Chris     I have a plan. [23:49] Chris     We're gonna change... [23:50] Chris     this pinch into our momentum. [23:53] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Chris to the Field! SIGN    Chris to the Field! [23:56] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 11 - Chris to the Field! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Sawamura     In the next game, [00:03] Sawamura     please catch my pitches. [00:05] (Flashback) Sawamura     I want [00:08] (Flashback) Sawamura     to form a battery with you! [00:15] Sawamura     I don't have speed or breaking balls. [00:18] Sawamura     Just like Chris-senpai told me, [00:20] Sawamrua     all I can do is throw the best I currently can. [00:27] Sawamura     The right-hand wall. [00:34] Sawamura     Store all my energy for as long as I can, [00:38] Sawamura     and release it at once! SIGN    Chris To The Field! [02:28] Background     What was that? [02:34] Enemy1     A wild pitch right off the bat! [02:37] Enemy2     Don't be so nervous, first-year! [02:39] Enemy1     Can you see the catcher's mitt? [02:42] Enemy2     Go home! [02:43] Enemy2     No one wants to play against     a second-string loser! [02:47] Rei     That pitching form... [02:52] Ono     What just happened? [02:55] Ono     I couldn't see his throwing     arm with his body in the way, [03:01] Ono     and then the ball just shot out. [03:06] Enemy1     Hey! What's wrong, pitcher? [03:08] Enemy2     What are you so afraid of? [03:11] Ono     He's completely different     from the previous game. [03:17] Sawamura     Crap... [03:18] Sawamura     It feels a little different     than the towel drill. [03:25] Sawamura     I need to get it quickly. [03:27] Sawamura     Just like the drill. [03:35] Sawamura     That one felt good. [03:36] Enemy1     Go home! You suck! [03:38] Enemy2     Come back when you can throw a strike! [03:41] Crowd1     What's going on? [03:42] Crowd2     He's gotta throw strikes to play. [03:46] Ono     I'm scared. [03:47] Ono     His throwing speed didn't increase. [03:51] Ono     I just can't see where he's throwing from, [03:54] Ono     so I don't know where to catch it. [03:57] Rei     That boy... [03:58] Rei     When did he learn to throw like that? [04:03] Rei     By creating a wall with his right hand,     he's keeping his body closed. [04:08] Rei     By doing so, his left arm     comes out much later than normal. [04:14] Rei     How can he throw in such a tight form? [04:18] Rei     It wouldn't be possible     without his flexible shoulders. [04:23] Chris     Well, I told him to hone his moving fastball, [04:27] Chris     but it's only been a week since then. [04:31] Chris     In just one week... [04:34] Chris     He's about to attain an amazing weapon. [04:41] Umpire     Ball four! [04:43] Crowd1     Wow! 4-0 to the first batter! [04:47] Sawamura     Oh, no! What have I done? [04:49] Sawamura     It was in the book that walking     the lead-off batter is bad! [04:55] (Flashback) Miyuki     From the catcher's point of view, [04:56] (Flashback) Miyuki     I don't think there's any pitcher     as difficult but attractive. [05:00] (Flashback) Miyuki     Drawing out his true potential     is really up to us catchers. [05:07] (Flashback) Sawamura     I want [05:10] (Flashback) Sawamura     to form a battery with you! [05:16] Ono     Damn it. [05:17] Ono     What the hell is he throwing? [05:19] Ono     Can I really catch his pitches? [05:25] Umpire     Ball. [05:26] Crowd1     He's really no good. [05:28] Crowd1     It's not even about being too tense. [05:30] Crowd2     Does he plan to abandon     the game right in front of us? [05:34] Sawamura     Damn it. [05:35] Sawamura     I almost have it. [05:37] Maezono     Hey, get it together! [05:38] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [05:41] Maezono     Well, it's good that you're energetic. [05:43] Nakata     I really don't get him... [05:48] Sawamura     Don't rush. [05:49] Sawamura     I gotta do the best pitching I can. [05:53] (Flashback) Chris     Don't throw in a way you'll regret, Sawamura. [05:58] Sawamura     Stronger! [06:01] Sawamura     Faster! [06:11] Enemy1     Where's his arm? [06:23] Enemy2     Hey, what are you doing, Sasaki? [06:25] Enemy3     You should've dodged that one! [06:29] Enemy1     Shut up! [06:30] Enemy1     I would've dodged it if I could. [06:33] Sawamura     I'm sorry! [06:36] Enemy1     His pitch looks completely different [06:40] Enemy1     from the batter's box. [06:42] Crowd1     Oh, man. [06:43] Crowd2     He walked the first,     and then hit the second guy! [06:45] Crowd1     It's about time they switched him out. [06:49] Haruichi     He's definitely being more     offensive than the last game, [06:53] Haruichi     but it wouldn't be a surprise     if he got called off the mound. [06:57] Rei     What should we do, Coach? [06:59] Rei     His speed has definitely increased, [07:02] Rei     but it may be too soon for his     new style to be used in a game. [07:07] Rei     He hasn't gotten any results, [07:08] Rei     but he's definitely shown us     his potential for the future. [07:21] Chris     He... [07:23] Chris     He's thinking on his own [07:25] Chris     and is trying to grasp something in this game. [07:29] Chris     Please let him pitch a little more. [07:33] Rei     Chris-kun. [07:40] Kataoka     Is this just the beginning? [07:41] Kataoka     Is this the limit of his talent? [07:45] Kataoka     From a small hint,     he figured out his own way, [07:48] Kataoka     and his talent blossomed. [07:51] Kataoka     I've seen many players     who've done so in the past. [07:55] Kataoka     For the past two months,     he's pulled tires running every day. [08:00] Kataoka     He has a tough heart and never     gave up to pursue his goal. [08:05] Kataoka     Those who improve do so in an instant. [08:16] Kataoka     Chris, you've been catching his pitches [08:20] Kataoka     this past month. [08:22] Kataoka     Can you help him make     the most of his strength? [08:29] Ota     What are you saying, Coach Kataoka? [08:32] Ota     He hasn't played for a year     due to his shoulder injury, [08:35] Ota     and what about the others     who've worked much harder? [08:38] Kataoka     True, I asked him to stay     with us as a manager, [08:42] Kataoka     but he's never given up his desire     to play on the field again. [08:47] Kataoka     Even if that meant he would     be treated as an outcast. [08:51] Kataoka     This is the last chance I can give you. [08:54] Kataoka     It's up to you to play or not. [08:59] Kataoka     But you know, he's waiting for you. [09:13] (Flashback) Sawamura     Before he graduates, [09:15] (Flashback) Sawamura     I want to show him the fruits of my training. [09:22] Umpire     Ball four! [09:24] Crowd1     No outs and bases loaded? [09:26] Crowd2     What's that pitcher doing? [09:28] Crowd2     He hasn't thrown a single strike! [09:30] Crowd3     We're here to root for a strong Seido team! [09:33] Crowd3     This isn't what we want to see! [09:35] Crowd1     Get off the mound! [09:37] Crowd2     Yeah! Get off! [09:39] Crowds     Get off the mound!     Get off the mound! [09:44] Makihara     Put on your guards. [09:47] Makihara     The coach just gave you a chance. [09:49] Makihara     Or are you feeling sorry for us? [09:53] Makihara     If you are, we'll jump you. [09:55] Makihara     I don't know what the first and     second-years think of you, [09:58] Makihara     but we know how hard you've been working. [10:02] Makihara     Whenever we were in a slump,     you even gave us advice. [10:06] Makihara     You're also part of this team. [10:09] Makihara     So go out there with your head held high! [10:11] Saito     Yeah, go out there, man. [10:14] Kuwata     Show the ignorant first-years what you can do. [10:19] Chris     Guys... [10:24] Crowds     Get off the mound!     Get off the mound! [10:31] Nakata     Wow! They're mad. [10:34] Maezono     I warned you! [10:35] Maezono     This is what happens when you play so poorly! [10:38] Nakata     Well, we can't have a game     if you can't get strikes. [10:41] Ono     This may make me a failure     as your battery mate, [10:44] Ono     but I don't know how to lead you. [10:49] Sawamura     I'll definitely get us out of this. [10:51] Maezono     What? [10:51] Maezono     Just how are you gonna do that     when you can't throw strikes? [10:57] Kataoka     Calling for a change in players. [10:59] Sawamura     Me? [11:00] Maezono     Of course it's you. [11:03] Kataoka     Switching out the catcher, Ono... [11:09] Kataoka     for Takigawa. [11:19] Sawamura     Chris-senpai! [11:41] Kanemaru     What? [11:42] Kanemaru     What's he doing in a game? [11:44] Hosoyamada     I thought he was just     a manager all this time. [11:48] Maezono     Is the coach serious? [11:50] Nakata     Why is he sending in a guy     who hasn't played for a year? [11:55] Aiba     It's the pitcher who needs to be switched. [11:59] Sawamura     Chris-senpai! [12:00] Ono     I'm sorry, Chris-senpai. [12:02] Ono     His pitching is just wild. [12:04] Ono     It's too much for me to— [12:06] Chris     I know. [12:07] Chris     Good job not letting the ball go past you. [12:12] Chris     It's thanks to you that we haven't     given up any runs yet, Ono. [12:17] Chris     Leave the rest to me. [12:22] Ono     Yes, sir! [12:23] Ono     It'll be an honor to learn from you. [12:25] Ono     Thank you! [12:29] Maezono     What's the coach saying? [12:32] Maezono     I'm sorry to say this, [12:33] Maezono     but I don't think this switch was meaningful. [12:40] Chris     Yes, we're still in a bind. [12:44] Chris     But we can also change     this pinch into our momentum. [12:49] Chris     With no outs, bases loaded,     and a pitcher who can't throw strikes, [12:53] Chris     the opposing team is feeling relaxed,     thinking they'll score a few runs here. [12:57] Chris     But what if we make it through     without giving up a run? [13:01] Chris     No more pinch, [13:03] Chris     and we can deal them a mental blow [13:05] Chris     by giving them a run for their money. [13:11] Maezono     B-But how? [13:13] Maezono     We can't do anything     if he doesn't throw a strike! [13:17] Chris     I have a plan. [13:19] Chris     Come around closer and hide     your mouths with your gloves. [13:24] Crowd1     What are they doing calling     the outfielders over, too? [13:28] Crowd2     It's still the first inning, [13:30] Crowd2     so just play the infield     halfway and concede a run. [13:34] Enemy1     Hurry up. [13:35] Enemy1     There's no point doing anything     unless they switch out that pitcher. [13:42] Aso     Are you serious? [13:44] Chris     I understand it's a very risky play. [13:47] Chris     But we need everyone's cooperation [13:50] Chris     to prevent giving up any runs. [13:54] Maezono     This person is crazy     to have come up with this. [13:57] Nakata     This is going to put a lot     of stress on the fielders. [14:02] Haruichi     But it sounds like fun. [14:04] Chris     It's up to you. [14:07] Chris     Can you do it, Sawamura? [14:09] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [14:11] Chris     At least you have energy. [14:19] Crowd1     They're playing the infield in. [14:22] Crowd2     They're bringing everyone in for this play? [14:25] Crowd3     Is it to prevent a squeeze play? [14:26] Crowd1     Look! [14:27] Crowd1     The outfield is right behind the infield. [14:30] Crowd2     I see the logic against a walk-off run, [14:32] Crowd2     but if the ball goes past     the outfield, it's a three-run hit! [14:35] Crowd3     This infield shift is way too risky here. [14:39] Ota     Coach, this shift... [14:41] Ota     It's the top of the first inning! [14:43] Ota     Shouldn't we give up a run     and aim for a double play? [14:48] Kataoka     I don't care. [14:50] Kataoka     I left Chris in charge. [14:52] ---     Coach... [14:54] Rei     It looks reckless at first,     but it's a logical strategy. [14:59] Rei     This is how Chris-kun decided to make     full use of Sawamura-kun's strength. [15:06] Enemy1     Are they making fun of me? [15:08] Enemy1     I'm a cleanup, and they're     not expecting a long shot? [15:12] Enemy1     Go ahead and throw a light pitch. [15:14] Enemy1     I'll hit it way over your heads! [15:19] Chris     For your first pitch... [15:23] Chris     We're up against a strong power hitter. [15:26] Chris     So throw with your new form. [15:29] Chris     Don't hesitate. [15:31] Chris     Just believe in yourself     and swing that arm down. [15:34] Chris     No matter what you throw, [15:36] Chris     I'll catch it. [15:43] Enemy1     What the... [15:45] Enemy1     It's faster than I thought. [15:52] Crowd1     He tapped it! [15:53] Crowd1     And the runner? [15:58] Crowd1     He can't move. [16:00] Crowd2     That catcher knows how to play. [16:01] Crowd3     He tapped it forward, too! [16:05] Chris     What a pitch... [16:08] Chris     I can't see where it's coming from, [16:10] Chris     and it moves around much more. [16:13] Chris     But we showed him how the ball moves,     and that's what counts. [16:21] Chris     For the second pitch, [16:22] Chris     don't throw your wild pitch     with your new form. [16:26] Chris     Throw a fastball right down the middle. [16:28] Chris     The head-to-head battle of strength you love. [16:31] Chris     Don't worry. [16:33] Chris     That's also a fine weapon you have. [16:35] Chris     Then, just leave the rest to the fielders. [16:45] Enemy1     Down the middle? [16:46] Enemy1     Are you kidding me? [16:49] Crowd1     He only tipped it! [16:50] ---     The ball's path was     completely different! [17:00] Umpire     Out! [17:01] Crowd1     A force-out at the plate! [17:04] Crowd2     No one's covering first base! [17:07] Enemy1     What? [17:08] Enemy1     The right fielder's covering first base? [17:11] Enemy2     Are you kidding? [17:12] Enemy3     A 4-2-9 double play at the plate? [17:15] Crowd1     Is this what they were going for? [17:18] Crowd2     No outs and bases loaded [17:19] Crowd2     turned into two outs with     runners on second and third! [17:22] Crowd3     Who is that catcher? [17:32] Kadota     Hey, Chris is playing     in the second-string's game! [17:35] Tanba     What? [17:36] Isashiki     Seriously? [17:37] Isashiki     Wait, is his shoulder okay? [17:40] ---     Let's go see! [17:44] Kuramochi     If he's back, your spot     in the first-string might be... [17:49] ---     Huh? What? [17:52] Kuramochi     Where's Miyuki? [17:54] Furuya     He already left. [17:57] Furuya     Before anyone else, in fact. [18:01] Crowd1     That play was awesome. [18:03] Crowd2     I've never seen anything like it. [18:05] Crowd3     That small second baseman's pretty good, too! [18:09] Enemy1     They gained momentum with just one play. [18:13] Enemy2     Damn, it was a ball down the middle. [18:16] Enemy2     I got too tense. [18:17] Enemy1     Listen up, guys. [18:19] Enemy1     We can still score from here. [18:21] Enemy1     Don't swing at balls, [18:22] Enemy1     and only swing at easy strikes! [18:24] ---     Right! [18:26] Enemy3     Yeah, his pitches are wild. [18:30] Enemy3     The catcher might drop     the ball behind him. [18:34] Enemy3     I'm gonna run if I get the chance. [18:39] Ota     Could it be that Chris was     aiming for this from the start? [18:44] Ota     Well, he got lucky there, [18:47] Ota     but what if the ball had gone over? [18:50] Kataoka     By provoking the batter     with a super close-up shift, [18:52] Kataoka     he strained the batter, [18:54] Kataoka     and then planted Sawamura's     new pitching trajectory. [18:58] Kataoka     Then the moving fastball     down the middle. [19:00] Kataoka     Chris set layers of trap down. [19:03] Kataoka     And the fielders responded     with their best plays. [19:07] Kataoka     It was, by no means, pure luck. [19:14] Umpire     Out! [19:17] Crowd1     Wow! [19:18] Crowd2     A fast throw to the runner     who was too focused on scoring! [19:21] Crowd1     He got out of that devastating     situation with just three pitches! [19:25] Crowd2     The game's turned around since he came in. [19:30] Sawamura     Wow! [19:30] Sawamura     Wow! Wow! Wow! [19:32] Sawamura     Chris-senpai, your shoulder's fine! [19:35] Sawamura     In fact, I didn't do a thing! [19:37] Haruichi     Did he really injure his shoulder? [19:41] Maezono     Who is he? [19:44] Maezono     Is this really his first time playing in a year? [19:51] Haruno     Wow... [19:52] Haruno     Why is he in the second-string? [20:02] Miyuki     This is how you need to be, Chris-senpai! [20:06] ---     Miyuki-kun. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [20:11] Ryosuke     What's this? [20:12] Ryosuke     Not going to see the game, Miya-chan? [20:17] Miyauchi     Not interested in a second-string game. [20:21] Ryosuke     You don't need another catcher     fighting for first-string, huh? [20:25] Miyauchi     Don't read my thoughts. [20:27] Rysouke     A shadow that chases     after you at full speed... [20:33] Ryosuke     I know, first-hand, how scary that is. [20:36] Crowd1     It's through! [20:38] Crowd2     A hit to the center field! [20:40] Crowd1     He got the first hit right     after that hell of an inning. [20:43] Crowd2     That lead-off batter knows what's up. [20:46] Rei     Wouldn't expect any less. [20:48] Sawamura     Nice batting! [20:50] Sawamura     Your'e awesome, Harucchi! [20:52] Haruichi     Harucchi? [20:54] Sawamura     The last fielding, too! [20:55] Sawamura     You're actually pretty amazing! [20:58] Chris     Why are you just cheering? [21:03] Chris     Get in the bullpen right now. [21:05] Chris     Your new form isn't complete yet. [21:09] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [21:10] Sawamura     I can't throw any strikes! [21:15] Miyuki     What you gain in practice isn't     at all like what you gain in games. [21:19] Miyuki     Make sure you learn well, Sawamura. [21:31] Sawamura     It's a bit awkward with him... [21:34] Sawamura     I'm... [21:35] Sawamura     I'm in the middle of a game, so... [21:37] Miyuki     Don't run away! [21:39] Chris     Miyuki, you should join us at the bullpen. [21:43] Chris     As the primary catcher,     you should take a look at his pitch. [21:49] Chris     You'll get to see something interesting. [23:35] Sawamura     All right! [23:36] Sawamura     With Chris-senpai and me forming     an awesome battery, Seido's in the lead! [23:39] Miyuki     Stay on your toes, Sawamura! [23:41] Miyuki     You never know what will happen in the future. [23:42] Zaizen     You're pathetic. [23:44] Zaizen     What are you all doing     against a first-year pitcher? [23:47] Zaizen     Fine, I'll go out of my way to let you know. [23:50] Zaizen     Seido has a weakness. [23:52] (Flashback) Sawamura     Who is he? [23:54] Sawamura     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Target. SIGN    Target [23:56] Sawamura     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      12 - Target Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] (Flashback) Kataoka     Calling for a change in players. [00:04] (Flashback) Kataoka     Switching out the catcher, Ono... [00:08] (Flashback) Kataoka     for Takigawa. [00:14] (Flashback) Sawamura     Chris-senpai! [00:17] Umpire     Out! [00:22] Enemy2     Are you kidding? [00:23] Enemy3     A force-out at the plate? [00:26] Crowd1     Is this what they were going for? [00:29] (Flashback) Crowd2     No outs and bases loaded [00:31] (Flashback) Crowd2     turned into two outs with     runners on second and third! [00:34] (Flashback) Crowd3     Who is that catcher? [00:37] (Flashback) Miyuki     This is how you need to be, Chris-senpai! [00:43] (Flashback) Chris     Miyuki, you should join us at the bullpen. [00:47] (Flashback) Chris     As the primary catcher,     you should take a look at his pitch. [00:53] (Flashback) Chris     You'll get to see     something interesting. SIGN    Target SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [02:41] Enemy1     First base! [02:42] Crowd1     A calm sacrifice bunt! [02:44] Crowd2     Runner's on second now! [02:45] Crowd1     Aggressive when they need to be, [02:47] Crowd1     and careful when they need to be. [02:49] Crowd2     That's right! [02:49] Crowd2     This is Seido baseball! [02:52] Chris     Sawamura. [02:53] Chris     In your new form, [02:55] Chris     what do you think about when you throw? [02:57] Chris     Or even what you feel. [02:58] Chris     Tell me anything. [02:59] Sawamura     What do I think? [03:01] Sawamura     I guess the right-hand wall? [03:04] Sawamura     But I didn't know how     to build the wall, so... [03:08] Sawamura     I've been clenching my glove     like this when I throw. [03:13] Sawamura     When I tried it, it somehow worked. [03:16] Chris     I see. [03:18] Miyuki     The right-hand wall? [03:20] Chris     Makes sense. [03:22] Chris     By being conscious of your right hand, [03:24] Chris     you're able to keep your body closed     and increase your ball speed. SIGN    Toward Home Plate [03:27] Chris     However, you're too focused on the wall, [03:30] Chris     and your right foot is turned in. [03:33] Chris     If your body grows accustomed to it,     you might start throwing strikes that way, [03:38] Chris     but it won't give you     any ball control today. [03:42] Chris     While still focusing on the right-hand wall, [03:44] Chris     try to lunge with your right foot     pointed straight to the plate. [03:53] Chris     We're short on time. [03:54] Chris     Throw as many as you can. [03:56] Sawamura     Right foot pointed to the plate... [04:02] Chris     Watch closely, Miyuki. [04:08] Sawamura     I'm getting really nervous     with these two watching. [04:15] Sawamura     The right-hand wall... [04:18] Sawamura     Right foot pointed to the plate. [04:25] Miyuki     The left arm is so late! [04:29] Miyuki     This... [04:37] Sawamura     It's in! [04:38] Chris     No, it's just barely out. [04:49] Animal     What? [04:50] Animal     A game? [04:52] Animal     Are you crazy? [04:53] Animal     Also, I'm filming right now! [04:55] Chris     I probably won't be able to play. [04:59] Chris     But tomorrow is the last     second-string game. [05:04] Chris     Can you come watch, Dad? [05:08] Animal     That's quite a gallery     for a second-string game. [05:14] Animal     Despite the cultural differences     between Japan and America, [05:16] Animal     there seem to be the same     baseball enthusiasts everywhere. [05:19] Animal     Not to mention, I wouldn't be here     if it weren't for the Japanese fans. SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [05:27] Crowd1     One out and runners     on first and second. [05:30] Crowd2     They scored first with     a sacrifice fly and a hit, [05:33] Crowd2     but he's put himself in another pinch. [05:35] Crowd2     He's still pretty inconsistent. [05:51] Umpire     Ball! [05:53] Maezono     Sawamura! [05:59] Chris     His first impression was really bad. [06:02] Chris     The umpire's making every     close call a ball. [06:05] Enemy1     Yeah, keep it up! [06:07] Enemy1     Don't swing at balls! [06:08] Enemy1     Only at the easy strikes! [06:12] Enemy2     Man, I can't figure out     the timing for his pitch... [06:21] Maezono     All right! [06:22] Chris     First base! [06:28] Umpire     Out! [06:30] Sawamura     All right! [06:30] Sawamura     Two outs! [06:32] Maezono     You idiot! [06:33] Maezono     There are still two runners on base! [06:35] Maezono     Don't lose focus! [06:36] Sawamura     Sir! [06:38] Enemy1     I thought it was an easy pitch... [06:41] Enemy1     Did the ball move? [06:43] Haruichi     No matter what anyone says,     he still hasn't given up a decent hit. [06:49] Animal     Oh, my god! [06:50] Animal     Is that crazy boy starting? [06:54] Animal     Didn't expect him to throw a moving fastball.     That's so uncommon in Japan. [07:00] Crowd1     It's Animal! [07:01] Crowd2     It's the comedian Animal! [07:03] Crowd3     What's a famous comedian doing here? [07:05] Crowd4     Also, he's huge! [07:07] Animal     Who's a comedian? [07:09] Animal     I'm a baseball player! [07:13] Animal     Yu! [07:14] Animal     Why are you playing? [07:16] Animal     I had a bad feeling. [07:18] Animal     This school is trying to destroy you! [07:24] Chris     Thanks for coming. [07:26] Chris     Dad. [07:28] Animal     Hey, Yu! [07:30] Chris     We're just getting started here! [07:32] Chris     Let's stay focused! [07:40] Animal     Yu... [07:41] Animal     Why are you... [07:44] Sawamura     Chris-senpai, I didn't know     you could be so loud! [07:47] Sawamura     Your voice cracked a little, though. [07:50] Chris     Shut it. [07:51] Chris     Just focus on throwing at my mitt. [07:55] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [07:59] Sawamura     I have reliable teammates behind me. [08:02] Sawamura     I just have to [08:04] Sawamura     throw my best pitch [08:06] Sawamura     at Chris-senpai's mitt! [08:10] Enemy1     What? [08:11] Enemy1     I swung late? [08:12] Enemy1     The pitch wasn't even fast! [08:15] Crowd1     No way! [08:16] Crowd1     Is that catcher going for the fly? [08:18] Animal     Yu! Don't be reckless! [08:22] Chris     Dad, I'm sorry for breaking our promise [08:26] Chris     even though it's just a practice     game in the second-string. [08:29] Chris     I may not have been able to play, [08:31] Chris     but I wanted you to watch this game. [08:37] Chris     Because this... [08:40] Chris     is my last official game. [08:47] Animal     No! [08:51] Crowds     Is he okay? [08:53] Crowd1     He... He got it! [08:55] Crowd2     He jumped right into the fence! [08:58] Crowd3     Is he not afraid of getting hurt? [09:02] Sawamura     A-Are you okay, Chris-senpai? [09:08] Chris     No need to worry. [09:10] Chris     I'm not as fragile as you think I am. [09:15] Isashiki     Man, way to make us worried. [09:18] Isashiki     Way too close a play     for a guy just out of rehab. [09:22] Miyuki     He hasn't changed. [09:23] Miyuki     He'll do anything for even just a single out, [09:27] Miyuki     and he guides the team to victory. [09:30] Miyuki     That... [09:32] Miyuki     is how Chris-senpai plays. [09:43] Trainer     Hey! [09:43] Trainer     Hey, Animal. You've gotta stop! [09:45] Trainer     You have another game tomorrow! [09:47] Animal     It's my life! [09:48] Animal     Leave me alone! [09:50] Animal     If I don't swing, [09:51] Animal     I can't sleep! [09:55] Sawamura     All right, let's score! [09:58] Sawamura     Gonna swing with my heart on the bat! [10:01] Haruichi     Eijun-kun, you gotta relax. [10:04] Haruichi     You can't swing well if you're so stiff. [10:08] Crowd1     It's through! To left field! [10:10] Crowd2     That was an amazing hit! [10:14] Sawamura     You got on base, so I could     bring you home, Chris-senpai! [10:18] Haruichi     Probably not. [10:20] Isashiki     Well, look at that. [10:22] Isashiki     He still hits as well as he used to. [10:25] Tanba     Two slots open in the first-string. [10:29] Tanba     Get yourself up here, Chris. [10:37] Kuramochi     Sawamura just did a bunt! [10:40] Masuko     Completely killing the speed of the pitch, too. [10:43] Kuramochi     Chris-senpai is easily safe at second. [10:45] Makihara     Nice bunt! [10:46] Saito     Nice bunt! [10:48] Kuramochi     Nice bunt, Sawamura! [10:50] Kuramochi     Though it was probably just luck. [10:52] Miyuki     I'm surprised he remembered the signs. [10:56] Sawamura     Damn it. [10:58] Sawamura     What does everyone think I am? [11:00] Sawamura     I wanted to hit a big one     and bring Chris-senpai home. [11:05] Haruichi     For some reason, he's an amazing bunter. [11:09] Crowd1     One out, runner on second. [11:11] Crowd2     And they're back to the top of the line-up. SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [11:14] Crowd1     Can they open up the lead right here? [11:17] Crowd2     Might turn out to be the early-game climax. [11:20] Sawamura     Harucchi! [11:20] Sawamura     You gotta relax! [11:22] Sawamura     You can't swing well if you're so stiff! [11:26] Haruichi     Um... That's what I told you... [11:30] Haruichi     But the Eijun-kun     and Chris-senpai battery [11:33] Haruichi     created this chance. [11:37] Haruichi     A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. [11:40] Ota     He's at .530 so far. [11:44] Ota     How will he do playing the lead-off     man for the first time today? [11:50] Rei     His stats easily meet the requirements [11:53] Rei     to be in the first-string. [11:56] Rei     Now, to test if he has what it takes     to make full use of this opportunity. [12:04] Haruichi     The outfield is rather close. [12:09] Haruichi     Do they think I can't hit long? [12:21] Umpire     Foul! [12:24] Crowd1     Did you see him swing with that tiny body? [12:26] Crowd2     H-He can hit pretty far! [12:29] Enemy1     I was trying to scare him, [12:31] Enemy1     but he hit that high inside pitch pretty far. [12:35] Haruichi     That didn't go as far as I thought. [12:39] Enemy1     You little... [12:41] Enemy2     Oh, crap! Shouldn't we go a little further out? [12:45] Enemy3     We're only a little bit into the game, [12:47] Enemy3     so we should watch out for big ones. [12:54] Enemy1     A slider to the outside. [13:04] Enemy1     Right field! Home! [13:09] Enemy1     You idiot! [13:10] Enemy1     Who told you to back up? [13:15] Chris     He's a little devil. [13:18] Umpire     Safe! [13:22] Chris     He controls the bat at his will. [13:24] Chris     He's a batting prodigy. [13:27] Chris     In terms of talent, [13:29] Chris     he may excel his brother. [13:32] Sawamura     All right, our third run! [13:34] Sawamura     My bunt played such a huge role! [13:36] Sawamura     This is a run we scored with the three of us! [13:39] Sawamura     Right? [13:40] Sawamura     My bunt was awesome. [13:42] Chris     Is it really that important to you? [13:44] Chris     We don't have time to rejoice. [13:46] Chris     Hurry up and get in the bullpen. [13:50] Chris     This will be our final inning together. [13:54] Chris     Throw me your best pitch. [13:58] Sawamura     What are you talking about? [14:00] Sawamura     We've only just started as a battery! [14:03] Sawamura     Let's all get to the first-string together! [14:06] Sawamura     You, Harucchi, and me! [14:10] Chris     There are only two spots open. [14:15] Chris     I guess he's completely forgotten. [14:19] Chris     Enough with your stupid laugh. [14:21] Chris     Let's go. [14:23] Sawamura     Yes, sir. [14:24] Chris     But I think I owe a lot to his optimism. [14:32] Animal     Hey, Yu! [14:33] Animal     Wait just a minute! [14:38] Chris     Dad... [14:43] Animal     Don't rush. Go slowly. [14:46] Animal     That's right... [14:48] Animal     That's how it is. [14:51] Trainer     That's enough! [14:52] Trainer     You gotta stop! [14:54] Animal     Only the player himself     knows how he feels. [14:58] Animal     In an unfamiliar environment and culture, [15:01] Animal     I used to just swing the bat all the time. [15:07] Animal     So that I could prove myself     in this foreign land. [15:23] Animal     Good... [15:24] Animal     ...luck. [15:28] Animal     Good luck, [15:30] Animal     Yu... [15:33] Animal     Just do whatever you won't regret. [15:39] Animal     Good luck. [15:46] Chris     Thanks... [15:49] Chris     Dad. [15:59] Maezono     Why? [16:00] Maezono     I was trying to hit it      out of the park! [16:03] Sawamura     Maezono-senpai, you gotta relax! [16:06] Sawamura     You can't swing well if you're so stiff— [16:07] Maezono     Shut it! [16:09] Ota     He swings wide and lacks in consistency, [16:11] Ota     but his power is of definite value. [16:15] Ota     Kominato has all-around prowess. [16:19] Ota     Sawamura, with his moving     fastballs, is intriguing, too. [16:23] Ota     And there's Chris. [16:26] Ota     Plus there are other second and     third-years who could be moved up [16:29] Ota     to the first-string. [16:31] Ota     But just two people... [16:36] Ota     Who is he going to pick? [16:40] Sawamura     All right! [16:41] Sawamura     Let's send more balls flying! [16:43] Sawamura     I'm counting on you, guys! [16:45] Maezono     Stupid! [16:46] Maezono     Say that after you throw more strikes! [16:48] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [16:52] Enemy1     You're getting shut down     by a mere first-year pitcher? [16:55] Enemy1     Pathetic. [16:57] Enemy1     You won't get to the nationals again like this. [17:01] Enemy2     Zaizen. [17:02] Enemy1     Did I say that out loud? [17:05] Enemy1     Hey, [17:06] Enemy1     I'll let you guys in on a little secret. [17:19] Umpire     Ball! [17:20] Umpire     Safe! [17:23] Sawamura     I'm getting tired of your stupid bunts! [17:26] Chris     The second guy in a row doing bunts... [17:30] Chris     Are they trying to mess up Sawamura? [17:33] Maezono     Stop being so distracted! [17:35] Maezono     You let the first batter walk again! [17:38] Haruichi     Eijun-kun, calm down! [17:40] Haruichi     Just let them bunt. [17:41] Haruichi     We'll get outs one at a time. [17:43] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [17:44] Haruichi     Um, I'm not your upperclassman. [17:49] Enemy1     That's right. Mess him up. [17:51] Enemy1     Show no mercy. [17:59] Kuramochi     That idiot... [18:00] Kuramochi     He's completely lost his rhythm. [18:04] Umpire     Strike! [18:06] Umpire     Safe! [18:08] Enemy1     That was close. [18:10] Enemy2     But this is working right, Zaizen? [18:19] Sawamura     A third-strike bunt? [18:21] Chris     Focus! [18:22] Chris     Just swing your arm! [18:25] Enemy1     Damn, he messed up. [18:27] Enemy2     What a waste. [18:28] Sawamura     All right! [18:30] Sawamura     One out! [18:32] Chris     That's right. [18:33] Chris     That's how you should throw. [18:39] Enemy1     Sorry. [18:40] Enemy2     That was plenty. [18:42] Enemy2     You made him throw quite a bit. [18:45] Enemy2     We're not putting pressure on the pitcher. [18:50] Enemy2     We're doing it on the catcher. [18:53] Enemy2     He was like a monster in junior high, [18:57] Enemy2     but that guy broke his shoulder once. [19:00] Enemy2     Just make him throw more,     and he'll fall apart eventually. [19:06] Sawamura     Bunts again? [19:10] Enemy1     Go! [19:12] Isashiki     A steal! [19:13] Isashiki     No one saw it coming! [19:15] Chris     Can I make it? [19:19] Umpire     Safe! [19:22] Crowd1     What happened? [19:23] Crowd1     Did his finger get caught? [19:24] Crowd2     That catcher made a bad throw? [19:31] Enemy1     What was that? [19:32] Enemy1     He used to throw like     a sniper, but not anymore! [19:35] Enemy1     I knew it. [19:37] Enemy1     He's not fully healed. [19:40] Enemy1     Keep stealing! [19:41] Enemy1     Steal all you want! [19:45] Sawamura     His shoulder's still... [19:47] Sawamura     Chris-senpai! [19:49] Chris     Don't worry. [19:50] Chris     I'm fine. [19:53] Animal     Yu... [19:55] Chris     One out! [19:57] Chris     Outfield! Throw straight to home! [19:59] Chris     Infield! One out at a time! [20:02] Infield     Yes, sir! [20:03] Chris     Don't worry about the runner! [20:04] Chris     Just give me your best pitch, Sawamura! [20:07] Sawamura     Yes, sir! [20:16] Sawamura     Bunt all you want! [20:19] Sawamura     I'm only looking at Chris-senpai's mitt. [20:28] Sawamura     I'll get it! [20:29] Chris     I got it! [20:30] Chris     I can make it to third! [20:32] Animal     You won't make it! [20:36] Umpire     Safe! [20:40] Crowd1     A fielder's choice to third! [20:43] Crowd2     Both first and third bases were safe! [20:45] Crowd1     His control's suddenly going haywire! [20:49] Sawamura     Ch... [20:51] Sawamura     Chris-senpai... [20:54] Enemy1     In just two-and-a-half years     of high school baseball, [20:58] Enemy1     a year of time off is a huge deal. [21:03] Enemy1     Your time's already over. [21:07] Enemy1     As your rival from the senior league days, [21:12] Enemy1     I think it's my duty to finish you off. [21:16] Enemy1     Eh, Chris? [21:18] Chris     Z-Zaizen... [21:21] Crowd1     One out and runners     on first and third... [21:23] Crowd2     That catcher's mess-up was huge. [21:30] (Flashback) Ono     They're going to let you     throw for three innings. [21:34] (Flashback) Chris     Don't throw in a way     you'll regret, Sawamura. [21:41] Sawamura     Damn it... [21:43] Sawamura     What am I doing? [21:46] Sawamura     It's been my dream to form     a battery with Chris-senpai, [21:50] Sawamura     but I'm giving him trouble     with my own failures. [21:56] Sawamura     I... [21:59] Sawamura     haven't done... [22:01] Sawamura     anything for Chris-senpai yet! [23:35] Chris     Naoyuki Zaizen. [23:36] Chris     I see. [23:37] Chris     So you guys were going after me. [23:39] Zaizen     I'm so irritated. [23:41] Zaizen     That first-year with sparkles in his eyes, [23:43] Zaizen     and how much faith you have      in him pisses me off! [23:46] Sawamura     I want to keep pitching with     Chris-senpai even after today! [23:50] Sawamura     I'm going to win this game,     no matter what, and... [23:53] Miyuki     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     You're in the First-String. [23:56] Miyuki     Let's win the national title! 13 - You're in the First-String Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] (Flashback) Za     I think it's my duty to finish you off. [00:05] (Flashback) Za     Eh, Chris? [00:07] (Flashback) Ch     Z-Zaizen... [00:13] Sa     I... [00:16] Sa     haven't done... [00:18] Sa     anything for Chris-senpai yet! SIGN    You're in the First-String [01:54] Sa     I'll shut him down, no matter what! [01:58] Is     Zaizen... [01:59] Is     Naoyuki Zaizen! [02:02] Is     He struck me out every at-bat once     in a game back in middle school. [02:06] Yu     Yeah, [02:08] Yu     he used to be untouchable. [02:10] Ku     Seriously? [02:11] Ku     Neither of you could touch him? [02:13] Ku     What kind of monster is he? [02:16] Fu     Why is a big shot like     that playing pinch hitter? [02:19] Za     We met once at a hospital, didn't we? [02:24] Za     How's your shoulder been since then? [02:29] Ch     I see. [02:31] Ch     They were actually coming after me. [02:35] Ch     One out and runners     on first and third. [02:37] Ch     What's their strategy? [02:39] Ch     Go long or pull off a squeeze bunt? [02:42] Ch     Or make the runners run [02:44] Ch     to toy with me? [02:48] Ch     Damn it! I'm ashamed. [02:51] Ch     I knew I couldn't play the way I used to. [02:56] Sa     Chris-senpai! [03:00] Sa     Let's focus on the batter! [03:05] Mi     Well said. [03:09] Sa     Balls are gonna come flying to you, [03:10] Sa     so I'm counting on you guys! [03:12] Ma     Not again! [03:14] Ha     Okay! [03:15] Ha     It's what you're best at! [03:19] Sa     Let's go! [03:23] Za     Bring it on! [03:24] Za     You're way too exciting, kiddo! [03:27] Za     That does it! [03:28] Za     I'll make you cry! [03:29] Za     You'd better be ready! [03:32] Ch     What a guy... [03:34] Ch     He's more calm than     I am in this pinch. [03:38] Ch     Don't underestimate him, Zaizen. [03:42] Ch     His pitch isn't that easy to hit. [03:47] EC     That idiot. [03:49] EC     He ignored me and called himself up to bat. [03:56] Za     God damn it. [03:58] Za     I'm so irritated. [04:00] Za     That first-year with sparkles in his eyes [04:03] Za     and how much faith you     have in him pisses me off! [04:12] Za     Focus on the batter? [04:14] Za     You idiot! [04:15] Za     Squeeze bunt off the bat? [04:24] Za     A bounce pitch? [04:27] C1     A wild pitch? [04:44] Um     Out! [04:46] C1     Squeeze bunt failed! [04:47] C2     Didn't that bounce pitch go wild? [04:50] C3     It basically turned into a wasted pitch! [04:53] C1     Hats off to the catcher! [04:55] Za     Th-They saw through our signs? [04:58] Za     No. No way. [05:00] Za     That pitcher? [05:04] Mi     What a kid he is. [05:07] Mi     It's just like that time. [05:11] Mi     The moment he saw the bat position, [05:13] Mi     he threw the ball into the ground. [05:16] Mi     An adjustment that's only possible [05:19] Mi     with a strong lower half     and his unique pitching form. [05:23] Mi     Not to mention... [05:25] Mi     He has unwavering faith [05:27] Mi     that Chris-senpai will stop     anything he throws. [05:30] Sa     I'm sorry. [05:32] Sa     I just instinctively... [05:34] Ch     Seriously... [05:35] Ch     You try catching something like that. [05:40] Ch     But it wasn't bad judgment. [05:48] Is     Looks like they actually     make a pretty good pair. [05:53] Ku     Though I'm sure Chris-senpai     is having a rough time. [05:55] Ha     Yep. [05:56] Ha     Eijun-kun never ceases to amuse me. [05:59] Mi     It's such a waste that     this is a second-string game. [06:02] Mi     Wouldn't you say, Furuya? [06:04] Fu     I just want to pitch in a game. [06:07] An     Not bad, crazy boy. [06:10] Ch     The runner advanced,     but there are two outs now. [06:14] Ch     You can focus on the batter     without any distraction. [06:18] Ch     Give me your best pitch. [06:22] Sa     Yes, sir! [06:23] Sa     Let's all go to the first-string together! [06:31] C1     How many fouls is he going to hit? [06:34] C2     He's really fighting it out. [06:37] Za     Freaking kid. [06:39] Za     You throw really disgusting wavy balls! [06:43] Ch     His control's still rough, [06:46] Ch     but he's starting to get strikes consistently. [06:49] Ch     It's a battle of wills, Sawamura. [06:54] Ot     The batter is struggling     just to make contact! [06:59] Ot     Are his pitches really that hard to hit? [07:05] Ha     I wonder how his ball moves. [07:07] Ha     I really want see it from the batter's box. [07:11] Is     Well, look at him now. [07:12] Is     I bet he got conceited     and slacked off during practice. [07:15] Is     He used to be better in middle school. [07:20] Za     Damn it. [07:24] Za     I still have it. [07:26] Za     I know I do. [07:29] Za     This can't be my end. [07:31] Za     Damn it. [07:34] Ch     His legs... [07:37] E1     Zaizen... [07:39] E2     Zaizen... [07:43] EC     Our ace and cleanup from his first year... [07:46] EC     I had so much hope for his talent. [07:50] EC     Originally, [07:52] EC     you would've been the     highlight of this summer... [07:57] EC     But you tore the ligament in your right knee. [08:00] EC     If only that accident hadn't happened [08:03] EC     in the prelims last summer. [08:09] Um     Foul! [08:10] Sa     That was close! [08:12] E1     Nice! Your timing's right! [08:14] E2     You've got this, Zaizen! [08:16] E3     Zaizen! [08:19] Za     Stop getting so hot     over this pathetic game. [08:22] Za     You guys are all so petty. [08:26] Za     I guess I need to take you to the nationals. [08:32] Ch     Zaizen... [08:36] (Flashback) Za     Hey, Chris. [08:40] (Flashback) Za     Which school are you going to attend? [08:43] (Flashback) Za     If you and I team up, [08:45] (Flashback) Za     we could easily take the nationals. [08:47] (Flashback) Ch     I've already decided on going to Seido. [08:51] (Flashback) Za     I could never go somewhere that far away. [08:54] (Flashback) Za     I'll be going to Kokudokan nearby. [08:57] (Flashback) Ch     Then it looks like we'll be     in different districts. [09:00] (Flashback) Za     Yeah. [09:01] (Flashback) Za     So we'll only be seeing     each other at the nationals. [09:12] (Flashback) Za     Don't let me down, Chris. [09:16] (Flashback) Ch     I won't. [09:17] (Flashback) Ch     But don't let me down, Zaizen. [09:20] Za     Man, I'm so lame. [09:22] Za     All that talk, and I can barely play a game. [09:27] Ch     Yeah, likewise. [09:31] Za     Don't give boring signs to the pitcher     and run away from this fight. [09:35] Ch     Don't worry. [09:37] Ch     I don't even know what he'll throw. [09:41] Za     What the hell? [09:42] Za     Bring it on, [09:43] Za     you random kid! SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [09:49] Sa     This is my last inning of this game. [09:58] (Flashback) Sa     Please teach me baseball. [10:03] Ch     Give me your best pitch. [10:10] Ch     The old pitching form! [10:13] Sa     I've only been pitching for three innings, [10:17] Sa     but was I able to show Chris-senpai... [10:20] Sa     that I've improved, even a little? [10:25] Sa     Was I able to get even a little bit closer... [10:32] Sa     to the crown, the ace number,     that's still miles away? [10:42] Za     Bring it on! [10:45] Sa     For now, I'll just throw     my best pitch into his mitt! [11:05] Ch     Your original form of raising your     knee high and your new wall form... [11:11] Ch     You completed your own     style at the very end. [11:16] Ch     Nice throw! [11:21] Sa     I just got a compliment from Chris-senpai! [11:24] Sa     I've done it! [11:26] Ha     That's your priority? [11:27] Ot     Six walks in three innings. [11:31] Ot     By overcoming one pinch     after another, [11:33] Ot     he gave up no runs and no hits. [11:37] Ot     What kind of pitching is this? [11:41] Ma     Stop screaming already! [11:46] Is     What a crazy form. [11:49] Ma     I wonder if I can hit that. [11:50] Ku     Gotta spar with him later, [11:52] Ku     so he doesn't get overconfident. [11:54] Ka     He really did it... [11:58] Mi     Wow! He's really amusing. [12:00] Mi     He's an idiot, and I can't even     begin to imagine what he'll do. [12:04] Mi     If you don't get serious,     he'll catch up fast. [12:09] Fu     Not even once... [12:13] Fu     have I thought... [12:15] Fu     I was better than him. [12:19] Fu     Can I... [12:20] Fu     change my personal menu     to running and start now? [12:27] Mi     Yeah, run! [12:28] Mi     Run till you die! [12:30] Mi     You have zero endurance. [12:33] Mi     And you're ignoring me again! [12:35] E1     Zaizen! [12:36] E2     Zaizen! [12:38] Za     Stop huddling around     with that stupid look. [12:41] Za     You guys are really petty. [12:45] Za     The game's just getting started. [12:49] Za     Hurry up and get in the field, you idiots. [12:56] Ma     Stop crying already! [12:58] Sa     I'm gonna do it! [13:00] Sa     Gonna work really hard! [13:02] Ma     I get it, but walk on your own! [13:07] Ka     You're done for today, Sawamura. [13:10] Ka     Play some catch, then ice your shoulder. SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [13:13] Sa     But what about our offense     at the bottom of the inning? [13:17] Sa     Or am I no good to you anymore? [13:19] Ka     You're done. Period. [13:22] Ka     Chris, [13:23] Ka     you're done, too. [13:26] Ka     Okay? [13:33] Ch     Yes, sir. [13:35] Ch     Thank you very much. [13:38] Ka     Makihara. [13:40] Ka     Saito. [13:41] Ka     Kuwata. [13:43] Ka     You start this inning. [13:45] Ka     Go wild. [13:47] 3p     Yes, sir! [13:51] 3p     Hey! [13:52] Ma     Nakata! [13:53] Sa     Bring us to the batter's box! [13:55] Ku     You don't wanna know     what'll happen if you don't! [14:13] Ku     Only two spots open in the first-string. [14:16] Ku     I wonder who the coach will take. [14:19] Ku     The combat-ready, [14:21] Ku     the veteran, [14:22] Ku     or a diamond in the rough? [14:28] Is     Not like they'll be regular     starters even if they come up. [14:32] Is     That's when the real battle begins. [14:34] Ku     No doubt about that. [14:36] Is     The pre-summer training camp of hell. [14:40] Is     It's not something we can avoid. [14:43] Is     We have no time to worry about those guys. [14:46] Is     Let's go back to practice. [14:54] Mi     The coach decides who to take. [15:05] Mi     But... [15:06] Mi     Personally speaking, I want... [15:15] Ot     You've already made your choice? [15:17] Ot     You know who to take? SIGN    Kokudokan Seido [15:19] Ka     Yes. [15:20] Ka     The summer battle's already begun. [15:23] Ka     I can't spend time selecting two people. [15:26] Ka     Gather everyone immediately. [15:46] Sa     Hmm... [15:48] Sa     Why are we here? [15:51] Ka     I will now announce the players     moving up to the first-string. [15:55] Sa     Right, first-string. [16:01] Sa     Now? [16:03] Ka     Based on the past scrimmages, [16:05] Ka     I have chosen these people personally. [16:09] Ka     The two people I call [16:11] Ka     will need to carry     the weight of our school name. [16:14] Ka     Those who are not called, [16:16] Ka     I'd like you [16:18] Ka     to support the first-string     this month until summer starts. [16:22] Sa     Only two? [16:25] Ha     Wow! I'm nervous. [16:32] Ka     The new first-string players... [16:35] Ka     are first-year, Haruichi Kominato, [16:39] Ka     and another first-year,     Eijun Sawamura. [16:45] Ka     That is all. [16:53] Sa     Wait a minute... [16:56] Sa     What about Chris-senpai? [17:02] Ka     Totaling twenty first-string players,     we'll play through the summer. [17:07] Ka     You may now leave to get rest     for practice starting tomorrow. [17:11] Ka     Third-years who weren't     chosen, please stay. [17:26] Ku     Hey! [17:29] Ku     Don't stand there looking lost. [17:33] Ku     Let's go. [17:43] Ka     You've all worked really hard [17:45] Ka     these past two years. [17:49] Ka     Practice was tough. [17:50] Ka     Competition was fierce. [17:52] Ka     Pain and frustration followed     you everywhere you went. [17:57] Ka     But you didn't quit. [18:02] Ka     You stuck with     me till the very end. [18:09] Ka     Don't ever stop... [18:11] Ka     making me so proud. [18:20] Ma     I was ready for this. [18:22] Ma     Even if I wasn't chosen... [18:25] Sa     I swore... [18:27] Sa     not to regret anything. [18:31] Ku     Still... [18:32] Ku     It... sucks. [18:40] Ma     This is where [18:42] Ma     our summer... ends. [19:19] Ka     Chris. [19:23] Ka     There's a path for you out     there as a baseball player. [19:29] Ka     So first, focus on completely     healing your shoulder. [19:33] Ka     With that in mind, [19:35] Ka     I want you to support the catchers     like Miyuki and Miyauchi. [19:38] Ka     I'd also like you to watch     over all the pitchers. [19:41] Ka     Can you do that? [19:52] Ch     Am I really the right guy? [19:55] Ch     My coaching may be stricter     than yours, Head Coach. [20:01] Ka     Yeah. [20:02] Ka     Take care of them. [20:04] Ka     And everyone else! [20:05] Ka     I'd like you to support the first-string     team as fellow Seido players. [20:08] 3Y     Yes, sir! [20:09] 3Y     Of course, sir! [20:13] Ch     I have no regrets. [20:15] Ch     In my last moments, [20:18] Ch     I was able to receive the best pitch... [20:22] Ch     I've ever had as a player. [20:26] Sa     Why? [20:28] Sa     Why was I chosen? [20:31] Sa     I only pitched well today [20:33] Sa     because Chris-senpai was there. [20:36] Sa     He's the one who's amazing! [20:39] Sa     He drew out my potential. [20:49] Yu     What are you gonna do out there? [20:53] Yu     Resign? [21:00] Yu     No matter what anyone says, [21:03] Yu     you were acknowledged     by our head coach. [21:06] Yu     That you have what it takes. [21:09] Yu     You were chosen. [21:11] Yu     What are you gonna tell     those who weren't? [21:18] Yu     There's only one thing we can do. [21:22] Yu     We have to get stronger, [21:25] Yu     so we can fight for those who can't! [21:33] Mi     Now... [21:35] Mi     You don't have any time to look back. [21:38] Mi     Not just you... [21:40] Mi     Me, too. [21:47] Mi     I'm going to fight till the very end. [21:50] Mi     The fight Chris-senpai couldn't. [21:54] Mi     This goes for both of us. [21:56] Mi     So get stronger. [22:00] Mi     Stronger. [23:35] Sa     I'm in the first-string? [23:37] Sa     Why me and not Chris-senpai? [23:40] Ku     How long are you gonna     mope about this? [23:42] Ku     If you don't straighten up soon,     I'll kick you into the ground! [23:44] Sa     But! [23:45] Mi     Ignoring his inner conflicts,     the training camp begins. [23:48] Mi     Can Sawamura survive the     unimaginably merciless practice? [23:52] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Training Camp Begins! SIGN    Training Camp Begins! [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:58] ---      14 - Training Camp Begins! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Yu     There's only one thing we can do. [00:08] Yu     We have to get stronger, [00:10] Yu     so we can fight for those who can't! [00:16] Mi     Stronger. SIGN     Training Camp Begins! [01:52] Ta     So your shoulder wasn't     fully healed yet, huh? [01:56] Ch     Yeah, I think it'll take some time until it is. [02:01] Ch     But I don't regret anything. [02:03] Ch     I'm grateful for the coach     who used me as a player. [02:10] Ch     Now, it's your turn. [02:12] Ch     It's up to you to make our summer long. [02:16] Ch     I'll support the team     from behind the scenes. [02:23] Ta     Idiot... [02:24] Ta     Don't tell me you don't     regret anything... [02:28] Ta     In my last summer, [02:30] Ta     I wanted to form     a battery with you.* [02:39] P1*     I understand Ryosuke-san's     brother making the first-string, [02:41] P1     but how did Sawamura get in? [02:44] P1     He was basically trash without     Chris-senpai in that game, [02:48] P1     and he's so bad at pick-offs. [02:50] P2     There were other more qualified     second and third-years. [02:55] P3     The coach is so mean. [02:57] P2     I bet we'll eventually     be tossed aside, too. [03:00] Ma     Are you guys stupid? [03:04] P1     Zono... [03:05] Ma     We're a team that's always     playing to make the nationals. [03:08] Ma     It's not uncommon to promote key     players in preparation for next year. [03:13] P2     Yeah, we know! [03:16] P2     But... don't you wish it had been you instead? [03:19] Ma     Of course I do! [03:21] Ma     But... [03:23] Ma     All the third-years who     wanted it even more [03:26] Ma     showed up to practice this morning,     and I mean all of them. [03:32] Ma     We still have another year of opportunities, [03:34] Ma     and you're still talking about the past? [03:37] Ma     If you want it, you gotta work for it! [03:43] Ma     I gotta work for it. [03:45] Ma     Just watch! [03:46] Ma     I'll definitely make the cut next year! [03:59] Ku     Miyuki! [04:00] Ku     What are you looking at so seriously? [04:05] Ku     The score book record     of that Kokudokan game? [04:08] Ku     Is reading that your favorite pastime? [04:11] Mi     Well, it's part of my job. [04:13] Ku     Honestly, [04:15] Ku     I didn't expect Sawamura to get     so good in such a short time. [04:20] Ku     Though I'm sure it's all     thanks to Chris-senpai. [04:25] Ku     I'm more worried that he won't     recover from the damage. [04:29] Ku     He was still crying all night last night. [04:33] (Flashback) Ku     Shut it! [04:34] (Flashback) Ku     Quit crying, already! [04:36] Ku     He's the type who throws     well when he feels well. [04:41] Ku     I just hope it doesn't affect how he plays. [04:44] Mi     He'll have to recover. [04:47] Mi     I'm the catcher. [04:51] Ku     You're so cocky! [04:53] Ku     That's what I can't stand about you. [04:56] Mi     Thanks. [04:57] Ku     It wasn't a compliment! [05:00] Mr     Whoever's in charge today,     I'm low on red chalk. [05:03] Mr     Tsurezuregusa, written by Yoshida Kenko,     whose real name was Urabe Kaneyoshi, [05:06] Mr     is one of the top three zuihitsu works, [05:08] Mr     along with Makura no Soshi and Hojoki. [05:11] Mr     This is classical Japanese literature. [05:14] Ha     It feels like Sawamura-kun has changed     a bit since making the first-string. [05:18] Ha     He's always been yelling     about becoming the ace, [05:21] Ha     so I thought he'd look more happy... [05:24] Ha     But he's been in class since morning, [05:26] Ha     and he isn't sleeping like always. [05:29] Mr     Looks like my passion in teaching     has finally gotten to him. [05:37] (Flashback) Yu     There's only one thing we can do. [05:41] (Flashback) Yu     We have to get stronger, [05:44] (Flashback) Yu     so we can fight for those who can't! [05:57] Sa     Stronger... [06:02] Sa     Stronger... [06:10] Sa     I have to do everything     I can right now. [06:12] Sa     It's the only way to express     my gratitude for Chris-senpai! [06:18] Sa     I can't lose! [06:20] Sa     Not to myself! [06:22] Sa     And not to baseball! [06:24] Ha     Eijun-kun's so motivated. [06:26] Ha     Once his mind is set on something,     he goes through with it. [06:29] Ha     That's what I admire about him. [06:35] Ha     Hey, he got a little faster. [06:39] Ha     I can't lose either. [06:45] Ha     In the end, my brother didn't     once look me in the eyes. [06:50] Ha     Is he saying that I'm not     ready for the first-string? [06:55] Sa     Let's go! [06:56] Sa     Ten more! [06:59] Mi     Looks like you were worried for nothing. [07:02] Mi     He's even more motivated than ever. [07:05] Ku     Damn. [07:06] Ch     It'd be a problem if he weren't. [07:08] Ch     Always having a positive attitude. [07:12] Ch     That's his strongest quality. [07:15] Mi     Chris-senpai. [07:18] Ch     But he's going a bit overboard. [07:20] Ch     There are still a plethora     of things he needs to learn. [07:26] Ch     We have to keep him on a leash, [07:29] Ch     or he'll push himself     until he breaks. [07:31] Mi     Absolutely. [07:33] Mi     He's too stupid to know how to hold back. [07:35] Ch     Yeah. [07:36] Ch     He's an idiot who can't hold back. [07:39] Ku     Is that supposed to be a compliment? [07:43] Ot     Coach Kataoka, [07:45] Ot     is it because Tanba isn't doing so hot [07:48] Ot     that you took another pitcher     into the first-string? [07:52] Ka     The number of strikeouts... [07:54] Ka     or the number of hits is irrelevant. [07:57] Ka     In high school baseball,     where one loss is the end, [07:59] Ka     we're not looking for the numbers. [08:02] Ka     No matter how bad the pitching looks, [08:05] Ka     it's fine if it makes us win. [08:07] Ka     That's the kind of ace I'm looking for. [08:09] Ka     So if you ask me, we don't     have an ace on our team. [08:14] Ka     We'll have to turn them into aces     during the upcoming camp [08:17] Ka     and throughout the tournament. [08:20] Ka     If the pitcher's on a roll, [08:21] Ka     I'll let him play, regardless of his age. SIGN    Seidou Spirit Dorm [08:35] Ku     You running today, too? [08:38] Ku     Don't. It's raining outside. [08:41] Ku     You've been overworking yourself lately. [08:45] Ku     The camp starts tomorrow, [08:47] Ku     so you gotta know when to rest. [08:53] Sa     I'll be back. [08:54] Ku     Hey! [08:55] Ku     Did you hear what I just said? [08:59] Sa     Don't worry. [09:01] Sa     The rain can't beat me down. [09:03] Ku     Stupid! [09:04] Ku     That's not what I'm— [09:07] Ku     It's exactly as Chris-senpai said. [09:11] (Flashback) Ch     ...he'll push himself until he breaks. [09:13] Ku     Shoot. [09:14] Ku     He's really going overboard. [09:22] Ch     Is your finger better now? [09:24] Fu     Oh. Yes. [09:25] Fu     It's healed. [09:27] Fu     I want to start pitching immediately,     but the coach won't... [09:31] Ch     You keep a cool face,     but you're not hiding anything... [09:34] Ch     I'm sure Miyuki's already told you, [09:36] Ch     but if you don't take care of your nails,     it'll happen again and again. [09:39] Fu     Yes, sir. [09:40] Ch     Also... you need to build     stamina and ball control. [09:43] Fu     Stamina... [09:45] Fu     I hear it everywhere I go. [09:48] Sa     I have to push myself. [09:50] Sa     I don't have a choice. [09:51] Mi     Hey. [09:55] Mi     Come with me for a bit, Sawamura. [09:59] Mi     Don't run away. [10:01] Sa     What do you want from me? [10:02] Sa     I want to go run right now! [10:05] Mi     Just follow me. [10:07] Sa     Follow you where? [10:09] Sa     Oh, no! [10:10] Sa     Are you guys mad about me taking     Chris-senpai's spot on the team, [10:14] Sa     and you're all going to jump me? [10:17] Mi     Yep, you're spot on. [10:19] Sa     I knew this day would come! [10:22] Sa     No! [10:23] Sa     I know very well that     I'm far from being worthy! [10:29] Mi     Hey, I brought him over. [10:31] Mi     He was trying to run     in the rain like you predicted. [10:35] Sa     I'll take you all on! [10:39] Ch     I'm not surprised. [10:47] Sa     G-Good morning, Chris-senpai! [10:50] Mi     Wow, you didn't treat me     with the same respect. [10:53] [SONG] On-screen     Devote every moment [10:53] Sa     I wasn't expecting you     to personally teach me a lesson! [10:57] Sa     So this is what being in a strictly     hierarchical society is like! [10:57] [SONG] On-screen     Learn today [11:00] Ch     What are you talking about? [11:03] Ch     I called you here because I wanted to tell you     what you need to do before summer. [11:10] Ch     Furuya, Sawamura, listen. [11:12] Ch     Every play in baseball starts at the pitcher. [11:17] Ch     That's why it's such an important role. [11:19] Ch     Pick-offs with the infield, [11:21] Ch     late base covering, [11:23] Ch     or any other little mistake     could cost the game. [11:30] Ch     Basically, as the ones who have     the ball longer than anyone else, [11:35] Ch     you have to be more familiar with     baseball than anyone on the team. [11:42] Sa     M-More familiar... [11:45] Fu     Than anyone... [11:47] 2p     On this team? [11:51] Ch     You can't win the summer     tournament on momentum alone. [11:57] Mi     Relax. [11:59] Mi     That's why we're here. [12:02] Mi     You can't practice team plays by yourself. [12:05] Mi     Sorry for making you help, Zono. [12:07] Ma     You crazy? [12:08] Ma     I can't say no to Chris-senpai. [12:11] Ma     I'm not doing this for you! [12:12] Ha     I came along, too. [12:17] Ch     Sawamura, I told you, didn't I? [12:21] Ch     Practice isn't about aimlessly working hard. [12:24] Ch     You have to learn to rest. [12:27] Ch     Do you want to end up like me? [12:35] Sa     N-No... SIGN    National Champion [12:39] Ch     It's not bad to have the responsibility     of a first-string player. [12:43] Ch     However, you don't need to     shoulder everything by yourself. [12:48] Ch     So do a light workout today. [12:52] Ch     Okay? [12:58] Ch     Geez, you're quite a handful. [13:03] Sa     Chris-senpai... [13:05] Sa     I... [13:07] Sa     I... [13:31] Ku     You crying again, Sawamura? [13:34] Ku     Man, you're so hard to work with! [13:37] Ku     Fine, we'll help you out, too. [13:41] Ma     For five cups of pudding, that is. [13:43] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai! [13:45] Sa     Masuko-senpai! [13:47] Ku     All right, let's start with pick-offs. [13:50] Ku     You gotta get the slide stepping down. [13:55] Ch     Sawamura, don't get the wrong idea. [13:58] Ch     Training you two to be full-fledged pitchers [14:02] Ch     is something I'm doing for the team. [14:04] Ch     I haven't given up on     being a baseball player. [14:10] Sa     Yes, sir! [14:11] Sa     I'm looking forward to working with you! [14:13] Ch     Just a heads-up, but it'll     be hell starting tomorrow. [14:15] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! [14:17] Mi     Damn... [14:19] Mi     I wish I could've competed     with him for the catcher position. [14:25] Ku     Thai kick out of the blue! [14:27] Sa     Why? [14:29] Sa     Ow! What the hell was— [14:31] Ku     Oh, are you talking back? [14:33] Mi     What are you doing? [14:35] Mi     Can't get into their circle? [14:39] Mi     Well, he's surprisingly     always surrounded by people, [14:43] Mi     and you're always off doing your own thing,     so you two are different. [14:53] Mi     But... [14:55] Mi     Well, I think you're fine the way you are. [14:57] Mi     You lead the team with strength. [15:00] Mi     That's your style. [15:07] Mi     To be frank, [15:08] Mi     I can't have fun if you all     have the same pitching style! [15:13] Fu     Um... [15:14] Fu     I've been thinking this for a while, but... [15:17] [SONG] On-screen     Learn today [15:18] Fu     you have a twisted personality. [15:22] Mi     I get that a lot. [15:53] Ta     I won't give up the ace number to anyone. [15:57] Ta     Miyauchi. [16:00] Ta     Can you join me at the bullpen later? [16:03] Mi     You gonna throw today? [16:05] Ta     Yeah, there's a pitch I want to try. SIGN    Second Week of June ー First Day of Training Camp [16:32] Ma     You hit so cleanly. [16:35] Yu     You okay, Makihara? [16:37] Ma     Shut up! [16:38] Ma     Don't be concerned. [16:39] Sa     Yeah, Tetsu. [16:41] Ku     We're on standby, too. [16:42] Ku     Just hit until you've had enough. [16:44] Ma     You ready? [16:46] Yu     Guys... [16:48] Yu     Thanks for your thoughts,     but can you throw harder? [16:52] Ma     Merciless! [16:59] P1     Wow! Look at those two. [17:00] P1     They move like ninjas. [17:02] P2     He's a first-year, and he's     keeping up with Ryosuke-san. [17:11] Ku     I bet it's not fun for Ryosuke-san     to be competing with his brother. [17:15] Ku     But... [17:17] Ku     We should be able     to see a difference later. [17:21] Ma     Hey! Sawamura! [17:23] Ma     Do you have any idea     where the runners are? [17:27] Ma     Tell me! [17:28] Sa     First and second. [17:29] Ma     Then you gotta cover     the plate for outfield hits! [17:32] Sa     That's right! [17:34] Ma     So don't just stand there on the mound! [17:36] Ma     Don't look lost! [17:40] Ma     Furuya, don't miss such an easy catch! [17:43] Ma     Are these guys going to be okay? [17:45] Ma     They haven't improved one bit. [17:47] Ch     They won't get any better     when they have to think about it. [17:51] Fu     Don't worry about it. [17:52] Sa     That's not for you to say! [17:53] Ch     They need to be able to imagine     multiple scenarios before throwing, [17:56] Ch     then act accordingly,     like it's second nature. [18:00] Ch     Tanba, Kawakami, [18:01] Ch     go in the bullpen first. [18:05] Sa     What about us? [18:06] Ch     You two are going to do     this until you perfect it. [18:11] Ch     Shouldn't surprise you. [18:12] Ch     After this, you're going     to catch outfield flies. [18:16] Sa     Outfield? [18:17] Fu     I didn't sign up for this. [18:18] Ch     It doesn't end at catching. [18:20] Ch     You have to throw back     to the plate afterward. [18:21] Ch     Got it? [18:22] Mi     Makes sense. [18:24] Mi     They have to run to catch flies,     and then have to throw far. [18:27] Mi     They'll need to throw     dynamically to throw far. [18:32] Mi     What a perfect menu for them. [18:35] Mi     Though they don't     seem to understand. [18:37] Mi     Both the coach and Chris-senpai     are thinking with open minds. [18:41] Mi     Furuya's batting skills are     too good to keep in the dugout. [18:46] Mi     Oh, Tanba-san, [18:48] Mi     if you're going to the bullpen, I'm open. [18:49] Ta     No. [18:51] Ta     I'll ask Miyauchi to catch. [18:54] Ta     I want to focus on that pitch again today. [18:55] Mi     Okay. [18:59] Ot     With this camp happening, [19:00] Ot     it really feels like summer's approaching. [19:03] Ot     I sure hope there won't be     any quitters again this year. [19:06] Re     That would be best. [19:08] Ka     Becoming one with the team. [19:10] Ka     That's the goal of this camp. [19:15] Ma     What are you doing? [19:17] Ma     You'd better not do that in a game! [19:20] Sa     Damn it! [19:20] Ma     Crying won't get you off the hook! [19:26] Re     Let's not think about him... SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [19:32] Sa     Wow, food! [19:35] Sa     Did you make all of this? [19:38] Sa     Awesome! [19:39] Sa     Well, time to dig... [19:41] Ku     Don't start before your upperclassmen! [19:46] Ka     Where's my fried chicken? [19:48] Sa     This training camp doesn't feel that     much different from normal practice. [19:51] Ku     The only difference is that people     who commute also stay in the dorms. [19:55] Ku     But the practice amount more than doubles [19:58] Ku     since we use two fields     for only twenty people. [20:01] Ku     You better thank everyone     for helping us out! [20:05] Sa     Yes, sir! [20:06] Ku     Also, don't hold back on eating. [20:08] Ku     We have practice even after the sun sets. [20:11] Sa     Oh, awesome! [20:13] Ha     Oh, then here. [20:14] Ha     We made plenty, so eat up! [20:21] Sa     Thanks to this, I can go all night long! [20:26] Yu     He's gonna barf. [20:28] Ma     For sure. [20:29] Is     He's dead. [20:31] Ry     Poor thing. [20:33] Ku     Jun-san made me eat     until I died last year. [20:36] Ku     The training camp of hell      has only just begun! [20:41] Mi     I'm so glad he's not older than me. [20:44] Ku     Twenty sprints from pole to pole! [20:46] Sa     Let's go! SIGN    – 20 Pole-to-Pole Dash – [20:56] Sa     I do this every day with tires on. [20:58] Sa     This is nothing. [21:00] Ku     Ninety-second interval's up. [21:01] Ku     Go, Sawamura! SIGN    – 100 Base Running – [21:03] Sa     100 base running! [21:15] Sa     Stop resting, first-years! [21:18] Sa     Get ready. [21:20] Sa     I can't breathe. [21:21] Sa     Sawamura, go! [21:23] Sa     Are you serious? [21:25] Sa     Go, Furuya! [21:26] Sa     What the hell? [21:28] Sa     It's paced too fast! [21:29] Sa     And the lack of people... [21:32] P1     The ten people at Field B are almost done! [21:34] P2     You want to start over from scratch? [21:40] Sa     We're doing this every day... [21:41] Sa     for one week? [21:43] Ka     All right, that's enough for the first day. [21:46] Sa     Th-Thank God... [21:48] Ka     Finish up with twenty laps around the field! [21:51] Ka     Everyone's running, and everyone's yelling! [21:54] Yu     Let's show some spirit! [21:56] Re     Hoorah! [21:57] Yu     One, two! [21:57] Re     One, two, one more time! [21:59] Yu     One, two, three, four, one! SIGN    Let the pre-summer training camp of hell begin!! [22:00] Re     Hoorah! [22:00] Sa     Let the pre-summer training     camp of hell begin! [22:01] Yu     Two! [22:02] Re     Hoorah! [22:02] Yu     Three! [22:03] Re     Hoorah! [23:36] Mi     The pre-summer camp has finally begun! [23:38] Mi     Are the first-years already     dead from the hellish training? [23:42] Sa     I can't go down from something like this. [23:44] Sa     More importantly, catch my pitch! [23:46] Fu     No, Miyuki-senpai will catch my... [23:48] Mi     All right, come to my room later. [23:50] Sa     What? Your room? [23:52] Mi     Just come, okay? [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Lead With Your Plays! SIGN     Lead With Your Plays! [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 15 - Lead With Your Plays! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Day 2 of Camp [00:10] Sa     Damn it! [00:12] Sa     I'm still tired from yesterday! [00:14] Ku     You're done. [00:15] Ku     Go do your fielding practice. [00:16] Sa     Damn it! [00:17] Sa     I'm still tired from yesterday! SIGN    Lead With Your Plays! [01:51] Sa     Two hundred soft-toss batting drills,     field practice, and running... [01:55] Sa     This is way too much     to do before breakfast. [01:59] Ka     A minimum of three bowls of rice. [02:02] Ka     I have to report to the upperclassmen     if you don't finish anything. [02:07] Ka     Here. Eat this, too. [02:09] Sa     What? Do you hate me? SIGN    You must eat at least three bowls of rice per meal! [02:11] Ka     It's my gift for making the first-string. [02:14] Sa     I can tell you don't mean it! [02:16] Is     You don't sound tired, Sawamura. [02:19] Is     Should we make the     evening practice harder? [02:20] Sa     Not at all! [02:21] Sa     I'm seriously tired! [02:27] Ka     Hey! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [02:28] Ka     You're not eating anything! [02:30] Ka     Stop pretending to eat! [02:35] Ha     Sawamura-kun, [02:36] Ha     Kanemaru-kun said he'll tell the     upperclassmen you were sleeping. SIGN    Watchdog [02:45] Sa     I'm not safe anywhere! [02:47] P1     You're holding it backwards! SIGN    Evening Practice [02:55] Fu     I just want to stand on the mound. [02:57] Is     Sakai, Shirasu! [02:59] Is     Looks like Furuya can play outfield! [03:02] Sa     I'm not handing     my spot over to anyone. [03:04] Sh     I won't lose. [03:06] Ch     Furuya's basically made     of pure baseball talent. [03:10] Ch     His fielding isn't too bad. [03:12] Ch     But look at you... SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [03:15] Ch     You don't need to do     outfield practice anymore. [03:18] Sa     What's with that sigh? [03:19] Ch     Oh well. [03:21] Ch     I guess I'll let you pitch. [03:24] Ch     This guy'll catch anything     you throw at him. [03:28] Ch     He's the best on the team. [03:30] Ch     Throw as much as you'd like. [03:32] Sa     The net? [03:34] Sa     You're not going to catch     for me, Chris-senpai? [03:37] Ch     Don't be naïve. [03:38] Ch     If you want a catcher,     ask Miyuki or Miyauchi. [03:41] Sa     I thought we had something together! [03:44] Ch     It'll feel more realistic if you use a ball [03:46] Ch     instead of just practicing     your form with the towel drill. [03:49] Sa     All of these? [03:51] Ch     Just throw from close-up. [03:53] Ch     But throw each ball with care. [03:56] Ch     Don't ever forget what you felt     when you threw that pitch. [04:03] Ch     Make that form your second-nature. [04:06] Ch     Got it? [04:08] Sa     Chris-senpai... SIGN    Day 3 of Camp [04:17] Sa     What's wrong? [04:18] Sa     Feeling tired already? [04:22] Ha     I can't move my legs. [04:24] Ku     Looks like they're not     moving identically anymore. [04:27] Ry     If you're tired,     go ahead and take a break. [04:30] Ry     There are many people     who want to take your place. [04:35] P1     It's getting quiet! [04:37] Ma     Where's your spirit? [04:38] Ma     Want me to take over? [04:43] Ha     I'm perfectly fine. [04:44] Ry     Then don't show it, stupid. [04:49] Ma     Hey! [04:50] Ma     Swing with your hips! [04:51] Ma     The ball's not flying     forward at all! [04:54] Fu     I just want to be on the mound. [04:58] Ch     Your foot's not high enough. [05:00] Ch     It was much higher     during the game. [05:02] Sa     Yes, sir! [05:04] Sa     Damn... [05:05] Sa     I can't raise my legs     because of all the base running... [05:09] Ch     You're throwing too high. [05:14] Sa     The older guys are throwing     like they're not tired. [05:18] Fu     Why am I still not in the bullpen? [05:21] Yu     One, two! [05:22] Re     One, two, one more time! [05:23] Yu     One, two, three, four, one! [05:25] Re     Hoorah! [05:25] Yu     Two! [05:26] Re     Hoorah! [05:26] Yu     Three! [05:27] Re     Hoorah! [05:27] Yu     Four! [05:28] Re     Hoorah! [05:29] Yu     One! [05:29] Re     'Rah! [05:29] Yu     Two! [05:30] Re     'Rah! [05:30] Yu     Three! [05:30] Re     'Rah! [05:30] Yu     Four! [05:31] Re     'Rah! [05:36] Ka     We practice again in the morning. [05:38] Ka     Stretch and get some sleep! [05:40] PP     Yes, sir! [05:42] Sa     Crap... [05:44] Sa     I can't move... [05:45] Fu     At all... [05:48] Ha     How are they still...     standing? [05:52] Sa     Monsters! [05:56] Ka     How are the two first-year pitchers? [05:59] Ka     The fatigue should be     getting to them by now. [06:02] Ch     Yes, sir. [06:03] Ch     As you instructed, [06:04] Ch     they aren't pitching until     they get used to the camp. [06:08] Ch     I plan to slow down their training soon [06:09] Ch     to let them pitch in the bullpen     and for batting practice. [06:13] Ka     How are Tanba and Kawakami? [06:16] Mi     They are doing fine. [06:18] Ka     We still have a long way to go. [06:20] Ka     Don't push them too hard. [06:21] Mi     Yes, sir. [06:24] Ta     I want to focus on     that pitch again today. [06:27] Ka     On the last weekend of our camp, [06:29] Ka     I've arranged three practice games. [06:32] Ka     On Saturday, Furuya and     Sawamura will throw a game. [06:36] Ka     For the doubleheader on Sunday, [06:38] Ka     I'll have Tanba and     Kawakami on each game. [06:41] Ka     I don't care about the score. [06:43] Ka     I just want to see how     strong-willed everyone can be [06:48] Ka     at maximum fatigue. [06:59] Sa     That was close! [07:01] Sa     I almost drowned! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [07:02] Sa     Don't fall asleep! [07:03] Sa     You'll die if you do! [07:05] Sa     And you should've woken me up! SIGN    Day 4 of Camp [07:09] Mi     Nice pitch, Nori. [07:12] Ka     It feels unsettling     to hear you compliment. [07:14] Ka     What's the rest of it? [07:16] Mi     I mean it. [07:17] Mi     There aren't many batters     who can hit what you just threw. [07:21] Mi     You're a sidearm pitcher. [07:23] Mi     You gotta use the wide strike     zone you have effectively. [07:26] Mi     You have amazing ball control. [07:29] Mi     You need to pitch     with more confidence. [07:37] Mi     Great pitch, as always. [07:39] Mi     He's tired, so it's not bad. [07:43] Mi     But I can tell he's throwing     every pitch with everything he has. [07:47] Mi     We don't have the luxury of another year. [07:50] Mi     I'll take your catcher spot soon, too. [07:55] Mi     Yes, sir. [07:56] Mi     Looking forward to it. [07:58] Ma     Hey! [07:59] Ma     Stop looking around! [08:01] Ma     Focus over here! [08:03] Sa     Damn it! [08:03] Sa     I want to pitch already! [08:08] P1     Nice fielding! [08:10] P2     So you can do it if you try. [08:12] Sa     Hey, my body just     moved on its own! [08:15] Ch     Finally, he's starting to do     it without thinking about it. [08:19] Re     I just hope it wasn't a fluke. [08:21] Fu     I can't lose. [08:25] Ma     Furuya! [08:26] Ma     Focus on the ball! [08:31] Ku     This is tough. [08:32] Ku     I'm at my limit. [08:35] Is     Someone carry the first-years! [08:39] Mi     Have you been practicing     the forkball in secret lately? [08:45] Mi     With your height, Tanba-san, [08:47] Mi     I think it's an excellent     choice of weapon. [08:50] Mi     But no matter what     breaking ball you throw, [08:53] Mi     it's the fastball     that brings it to life. [08:56] Mi     Please don't ever forget that. [09:04] Ta     Saying whatever he wants     to his upperclassman... [09:06] Ta     To be frank, I don't like this guy. [09:11] Ta     It's up to you to decide     if it's useful or not. [09:14] Ta     But I have faith in what I throw. [09:20] Mi     Trying to learn anything he can     just to keep the mound for himself. [09:26] Mi     Pitchers are all egotists. [09:30] Mi     Though... [09:31] Mi     Being able to control     those egotists [09:34] Mi     is why I enjoy being     a catcher so much. [09:39] Fu     Just ask Chris-senpai to catch for you. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [09:41] Sa     I already did, and he politely declined! [09:45] Sa     I'm going first! SIGN    Ignore [09:46] Sa     Hey, don't ignore me! [09:49] Mi     What are you two doing? [09:51] Mi     Get in the bath already. [09:53] Fu     I haven't been in the bullpen lately, [09:55] Fu     so I wanted to ask you to catch. [09:56] Sa     I'm only here because     Chris-senpai told me no. [09:59] Mi     Wait, now? [10:01] Mi     You guys were dying after     the base-running exercise. [10:03] Mi     And you still want to pitch? [10:05] Sa     Yes! [10:06] Sa     Let me pitch once! [10:07] Fu     I'd like ten pitches. [10:09] Sa     Then I want fifteen! [10:10] Fu     Twenty, then. [10:14] Mi     Hey, man... [10:15] Mi     What about my plan for the night? [10:18] Mi     They're completely self-centered. [10:23] Mi     Interesting! [10:26] Mi     You guys are awesome! [10:28] Mi     If you have that much energy,     it should be fine. [10:31] Mi     Go take a bath,     then come to my room. [10:34] Sa     Are we pitching in your room? [10:36] Mi     Don't mind the details. [10:37] Mi     Don't take too long. [10:42] Sa     Excuse me. [10:44] Mi     Hey, you're here. [10:47] Is     You guys are late! [10:48] Is     Get in here, already! [10:50] Mi     You guys are full of energy, right? [10:52] Mi     Can you take care of them? [10:55] Mi     They come over every night,     and I'm really tired. [10:58] Is     Hey! [10:59] Is     First-year, massage my foot! [11:01] Ku     Sawamura, go get me juice. [11:02] Na     Not fair! I want one, too. [11:04] Yu     Miyuki, let's pick up from      where we left off yesterday. [11:08] Mi     May I please have a break? [11:10] Mi     I can't handle you, Tetsu-san. [11:12] Mi     You're too weak. [11:13] Mi     Can you play shogi? [11:16] Sa     I've played with my grandpa, so a bit. [11:18] Mi     All right! [11:19] Mi     Go, Sawamura! [11:20] Sa     Wait, what about the bullpen? [11:23] Yu     Let's have a good game. [11:25] Sa     Yes, sir! [11:26] Sa     Crap, I can't say no. [11:28] Mi     Tetsu-san and Nakata     are commuters. [11:32] Mi     So they come here     to play during the camps. [11:35] Mi     Jun-san asks me     for a massage every day. [11:38] Mi     Kuramochi and Nakata are     gaming buddies, apparently. [11:42] Mi     And... why is Masuko-san sleeping here? [11:45] Mi     But, you know... [11:47] Mi     It's not bad to learn about the people [11:49] Mi     playing defense behind you, right? [11:56] Sa     That was on his mind... [11:59] Sa     when he called us over? [12:03] Mi     All right... [12:05] Mi     Well, take care of things! [12:09] Mi     I'm going to sleep in Zono's room. [12:12] Yu     What's wrong? [12:13] Yu     It's your move. [12:15] Is     Hey, you! [12:16] Is     Massage my feet! [12:19] Sa     Damn it! He ran away! [12:21] Sa     Now I have to deal with them? [12:23] Yu     You're good. [12:24] Ku     Sawamura, where's my juice? [12:26] Sa     He's so self-centered! [12:28] Mi     I can finally get a good night's sleep. [12:32] Is     That hurt! [12:33] Is     Be more gentle. [12:35] Fu     I'm sorry. Bad habit. [12:36] Is     Bad habit? What? [12:38] Ku     Did you know? [12:39] Ku     Sawamura has a girlfriend back home! [12:42] Sa     Hey! Don't tell them! [12:43] Sa     It's a lie! [12:44] Sa     She's just a childhood friend! [12:47] Is     Oh? [12:48] Is     Could you tell us about it in detail? [12:52] Yu     In detail. [12:54] Sa     She's not my girlfriend! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [12:56] Sa     I haven't even been     replying to her emails! [12:58] Ku     Don't worry about that! [12:59] Ku     I've been replying     to her in your place. [13:02] Sa     Bastard! [13:02] Sa     So it was you all along! [13:04] Ku     Ill-mannered attack! [13:10] Sa     I want to go back to my room and sleep. [13:12] Fu     The captain wants oolong tea. [13:15] Sa     Why do you look happy? SIGN    Day 5 of Camp [13:20] Ch     Furuya, Sawamura. [13:22] Ch     You're going into the     bullpen this evening. [13:25] Ch     Get yourselves warmed up beforehand. [13:27] Sa     Wh-Who's catching? [13:29] Sa     Is it you, Chris-senpai? [13:31] Mi     I am. [13:34] Mi     Got a problem with that? [13:39] Ch     Miyauchi asked me if he could. [13:43] Ch     As a first-string catcher,     I don't see why not. [13:46] Ch     Despite how he looks, he's got     more spirit than most of us here. [13:56] Is     I want more! [13:57] Is     I'm not tired at all! [14:00] Yu     Another one! [14:04] Ry     Haruichi, you're in the way. [14:08] Ot     It's already day 5 of the camp, [14:11] Ot     and the third-years     are still roaring. [14:14] Re     The grief they experienced last year from     being one step away to the nationals [14:17] Re     must be motivating them. [14:21] Ka     Move aside. [14:25] Ka     I'm batting. [14:28] Ka     First-year Kominato, get off the field. [14:30] Ka     Everyone else, I hope you're ready. [14:36] Ry     You'd get hurt if you stay. SIGN    – Coach Batting Practice Begins – [14:40] Ka     Let's go nonstop! [14:42] PP     Yes, sir! [14:50] Ch     Why are you surprised? [14:52] Ch     Miyauchi can catch 150 km/h balls     thrown from a pitching machine. [14:56] Ch     Don't hold back and throw     as hard as you can. [14:59] Fu     Damn. [15:00] Fu     I can't throw well     with all the fatigue. [15:03] Ch     You're up next. [15:04] Sa     Yes, sir! [15:07] Sa     Just like how it felt     when I threw at the net. [15:14] Mi     It's so much harder to catch     when you're looking at it head-on. [15:21] Ch     That was too high. [15:24] Sa     Can I keep throwing more? [15:25] Ch     Calm down. [15:26] Ch     Throw every pitch     with attention to detail. [15:29] Fu     Can I throw at full speed next? [15:32] Ch     Calm down, again. [15:35] Ch     They're so self-centered... [15:37] Ch     You'll throw in the bullpen and     batting practice today and tomorrow. [15:41] Ch     On Saturday, [15:42] Ch     you two are throwing     for an entire game together. [15:45] Fu     A... [15:47] Sa     ...game? [15:48] Sa     Seriously? [15:49] Sa     Yes! [15:50] Sa     I can throw in a game! [15:52] Fu     Who's going first? [15:53] Ch     Why, aren't you energetic... [15:55] Ch     Go run more. [16:01] P1     Wow... [16:07] Ka     What's wrong?! [16:08] Ka     You're getting quiet! [16:09] P1     Wow. [16:11] P3     Hey, go turn the lights on. [16:13] P3     It's gonna go on for a while. [16:19] Is     One... one more... [16:22] Ka     I can't hear you! [16:23] Ka     Where's your normal attitude, Isashiki? [16:26] Is     One more! [16:30] Ka     Who taught you to catch like that? [16:33] P1     Wow! How long will they be doing this? [16:35] P2     Even those amazing upperclassmen     are on their knees. [16:38] P1     And the coach is a monster,     taking them all on by himself. [16:44] Ka     Where's that smirk of yours, Kominato? [16:59] Ka     What's wrong? [17:01] Ka     Can't get up, Yuki? [17:06] (Flashback) Yu     Captain? [17:08] (Flashback) Yu     Me? [17:10] (Flashback) Ka     Yeah. [17:11] (Flashback) Ka     The third-years     unanimously picked you. [17:15] (Flashback) Ka     With so many people, [17:17] (Flashback) Ka     I'm not asking you     to keep everyone in check. [17:19] (Flashback) Ka     You just need to lead with your plays. [17:34] Yu     One more. [17:50] Yu     One more... [17:53] Yu     Please... [18:00] Yu     Coach... [18:23] Sa     Wow... [18:24] Sa     They're going to be defending for us... [18:27] Yu     ...in the game on Saturday. [18:30] Ka     All right, last one! [18:31] Ka     Don't lose focus until the very end! [18:34] PP     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN     Day 6 of Camp [18:39] Sa     It's over! [18:43] Sa     All that's left of this hell is the game. [18:47] Mi     Thank you for the food! [18:49] Sa     More importantly... [18:50] Sa     When are you gonna catch my pitch? [18:54] Sa     The game's tomorrow! [18:56] Mi     Talking to me? SIGN    Willpower [18:57] Sa     Don't we need to do anything? [18:58] Sa     A meeting for tomorrow? [19:00] Sa     Do some preparations? [19:01] Fu     That's right. [19:03] Mi     Are you guys being serious? [19:05] Mi     What are we gonna talk about when     you can't throw breaking balls? [19:11] Mi     You guys probably have a lot of fatigue, [19:13] Mi     so go get obliterated tomorrow. [19:19] Fu     A breaking ball... [19:21] (Flashback) Mi     Hey, Furuya. [19:22] (Flashback) Mi     Use this. [19:24] (Flashback) Fu     Nail polish? [19:25] (Flashback) Mi     It helps prevent your nails from cracking. [19:28] (Flashback) Mi     You might've been fine     with just fastballs until now, [19:31] (Flashback) Mi     but not anymore. [19:33] (Flashback) Mi     Once people do the research, [19:34] (Flashback) Mi     and they start letting your high     ball pitches pass, we're doomed. [19:39] (Flashback) Mi     You need to run more     and improve your ball control. [19:42] (Flashback) Mi     Also, there are balls you can throw     without putting pressure on your nails. [19:47] (Flashback) Mi     If you find yourself bored,     put a ball between your fingers like this. [19:51] (Flashback) Mi     Some famous pitcher long ago [19:53] (Flashback) Mi     apparently lifted a 2-liter glass     bottle with just his two fingers. [19:57] (Flashback) Mi     Forkballs stress your elbow,     so I won't let you throw much, [20:01] (Flashback) Mi     but if you even have     just one breaking ball, [20:03] (Flashback) Mi     your fastballs will     become harder to hit. [20:06] (Flashback) Mi     Get me even more excited,     monster rookie. [20:12] Fu     I'd completely forgotten     about that... [20:14] Sa     And you call yourself a catcher? [20:17] Mi     Hey, I'm older than you... [20:19] Sa     Learn a little from Chris-senpai! [20:24] Ka     First-year Kominato,     get off the field. [20:26] Ry     You'd get hurt if you stay. [20:29] Yu     One more... [20:31] Yu     Please... [20:46] Ma     Hey, Kominato. [20:47] Ma     Still up? [20:48] Ha     Maezono-senpai? [20:50] Ha     Y-Yes. [20:52] Ha     I can't sleep for some reason. [20:54] Ma     Then, can you look at my swing? [20:56] Ma     I feel like I'm swinging     under a little bit. [20:59] Ha     You're doing that this late? [21:01] Ma     Of course, I am! [21:03] Ma     I can't spend all my time     just helping out the first-string. [21:06] Ma     I'm not good enough yet,     so I can't stop practicing. [21:11] Ry     This place isn't as easy... [21:14] Ry     as you think. [21:16] Ry     There are many people     who want to take your place. [21:24] Ha     Excuse me. [21:25] Ha     Can I practice with you? [21:27] Ma     What? [21:28] Ma     Y-You crazy? [21:30] Ma     You need to stop practicing! [21:32] Ha     Please! [21:33] Ma     Don't be self-centered! [21:35] Ma     Damn it. [21:36] Ma     I was a fool for coming here. [21:38] Ma     You just need to tell     me about my swing. [21:40] Ma     Besides, you have a game tomorrow! [21:42] Ha     It's not like I'll play anyway. [21:44] Ma     Idiot! [21:44] Ma     Be more confident! SIGN    Day 7 of Camp SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kiryu [23:36] Mi     It's the first game of the     end of training camp. [23:39] Mi     We're up against     Osaka Kiryu High School, [23:41] Mi     last year's runner-up     at the summer nationals. [23:43] Ka     Go get obliterated today. [23:45] Fu     Has he lost his mind? [23:46] Fu     I'm not letting anyone hit off of me. [23:49] Sa     Says the guy who's gotten     himself in a bind off the bat! [23:51] Sa     Get off! [23:52] Sa     I'm going in, right now! [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Challenge. SIGN    Challenge [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 16 - Challenge Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Ka     What's wrong? [00:05] Ka     Can't get up, Yuki? [00:11] Yu     One more. [00:22] Yu     One more... [00:25] Yu     Please... [00:29] Yu     Coach... [00:43] Sa     Wow... [00:45] Sa     They're going to be defending for us... [00:47] Yu     ...in the game on Saturday. [00:50] Ha     You're doing that this late? [00:52] Ma     I'm not good enough yet,     so I can't stop practicing. [00:57] Ry     This place isn't as easy... [01:00] Ry     as you think. [01:03] Ry     There are many people     who want to take your place. [01:10] Ha     Excuse me. [01:11] Ha     Can I practice with you? [01:13] Ma     What? [01:14] Ma     Y-You crazy? [01:16] Ma     You need to stop practicing! [01:18] Ha     Please! [01:19] Ma     Don't be self-centered! [01:21] Ma     Damn it. [01:22] Ma     I was a fool for coming here. [01:24] Ma     You just need to tell     me about my swing. [01:26] Ma     Besides, you have a game tomorrow! [01:28] Ha     It's not like I'll play anyway. [01:29] Ma     Idiot! [01:30] Ma     Be more confident! SIGN    Challenge SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kiryu [03:09] Ka     Coach Matsumoto. [03:10] Ka     Thank you for coming     from so far away today. [03:14] Ka     The summer's right around the corner. [03:15] Ka     Let's have a nice, productive game. [03:19] Ma     A nice game? [03:20] Ma     Your starting pitcher is a first-year. [03:24] Ma     In preparation for the summer season, [03:27] Ma     I understand you want to try new things. [03:30] Ma     However, you're bringing     a first-year up against us? [03:35] Ma     I hope it means you have      high expectations for him. [03:38] Ma     Or could it be... [03:39] Ma     You want to keep him a secret     from the other teams in your district? SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [03:49] Ma     Either way, we'll be     having some fun as well. [03:54] Um     Bow! [03:55] PP     Have a good game! SIGN    Kiryu Seido [04:13] Ka     Furuya, go get obliterated today. [04:17] Ka     With fatigue from the camp,     don't expect to do well. [04:21] Fu     Get obliterated? [04:23] Fu     Has he lost his mind? [04:26] (Flashback) Ka     You're banned from     throwing for two weeks. [04:29] (Flashback) Ka     You can run in the     second-string practice field. [04:32] Fu     I haven't pitched from the mound... [04:34] Fu     for more than two weeks now. [04:36] Um     Play ball! [04:37] Fu     I'm not letting anyone get a hit. [04:41] Mi     Well, then... [04:45] Sa     What's wrong? [04:46] Sa     Scared before we start? [04:47] Sa     Even if you go down,     I'm right behind you! [04:49] Sa     Wait! Give me the     mound right now! [04:51] Ha     H-Hey! [04:52] Fu     I'm not scared,     nor am I giving you the mound. [04:56] Re     Osaka Kiryu High, [04:58] Re     the runner-up for last     year's summer nationals. [05:02] Re     They can each lift an average     of 180 kilograms using just their backs, [05:06] Re     and they're known as the strongest     batters in the country. [05:09] Re     With fatigue from the camp     and no breaking balls, [05:14] Re     this is going to be     a tough game for Furuya-kun. SIGN    Kiryu Seido [05:42] Um     Ball! [05:44] C1     A bases-loaded walk! [05:45] C2     That pitcher's having a really bad day. [05:48] C1     That's three runs already. [05:50] C2     And, you know, no one's     swinging at his high balls. [05:58] Fu     Damn, I can't throw at all. [06:03] Sa     What the hell is he doing? [06:06] Ma     What do you think about     that first-year pitcher? [06:09] E1     He has speed, but his balls and     strikes are easy to distinguish, [06:12] E1     so it isn't hard to get a hit. [06:14] E1     It shouldn't take long to figure him out. [06:16] Ma     He told me they were     in the middle of a camp... [06:20] Ma     Don't hold back even if     they aren't doing well! [06:23] Ma     Hit until the pitcher faints! [06:25] EE     Yes, sir! [06:26] Ma     Don't blame me, Kataoka-han. [06:30] Ma     We might break your special rookie. [06:35] Ot     Even with the fatigue,     I didn't think he'd do this bad. [06:40] Ot     Shouldn't we switch him out     before he begins to doubt himself? [06:44] Ka     Furuya's pitching until the fifth inning. [06:47] Ot     C-Coach! [06:55] (Flashback) Ka     In tomorrow's game, [06:57] (Flashback) Ka     how would you two control     the two first-years? [07:00] (Flashback) Mi     If it were me, [07:02] (Flashback) Mi     I'd let Furuya plow through     with his powerful fastballs. [07:06] (Flashback) Ka     And Miyuki? [07:07] (Flashback) Mi     I don't plan on doing     anything with him. [07:12] (Flashback) Mi     He's going to be tired. [07:13] (Flashback) Mi     He'll take a lot of hits tomorrow. [07:16] (Flashback) Mi     What? [07:17] (Flashback) Mi     At the moment, [07:18] (Flashback) Mi     he doesn't care about pitching     patterns and combinations. [07:22] (Flashback) Mi     I want to take tomorrow's game, [07:23] (Flashback) Mi     and teach him, through experience,     about how important ball control is. [07:28] (Flashback) Is     So cruel... [07:32] (Flashback) Ka     Miyuki, you're catching tomorrow. [07:35] (Flashback) Ka     We'll be up against Osaka Kiryu. [07:37] (Flashback) Ka     It's going to be a tough game,     but stick with me until the end. [07:42] (Flashback) SS     Yes, sir! [07:49] Ku     Ryo-san! [07:55] C1     H-He stopped it! [07:56] C2     That center-field hit     turned into a double play! [07:59] C3     How did he catch that? [08:00] Sa     H-He flew! [08:02] Sa     So you aren't just a Street Fighter master,      Kuramochi-senpai! [08:06] Ka     Nice, Ryo-san! [08:07] Ka     Nothing can get past those two! [08:11] Ha     Amazing... [08:12] Ha     How can they move     like that after the camp? [08:15] Ku     Man, my body's so heavy. [08:18] Ry     You're not alone. [08:25] Mi     The infield saved you there. [08:29] Mi     I guess, in your current condition, [08:32] Mi     keeping it under ten runs     will be a job well done. [08:36] Fu     I'm not... [08:38] Fu     giving up... [08:39] Fu     any more runs. [08:44] Ha     Whoa! [08:44] Ha     There's something around you. [08:48] Mi     He didn't lose his temper on the mound. [08:51] Mi     But the more frustrated he gets, [08:54] Mi     the slower he pitches. [08:56] Mi     This where your real challenge starts. [08:59] ---     I hate this... [09:03] Mi     I wonder when he's going     to come to terms with himself. [09:08] Sa     What's so funny about this game? [09:09] Sa     Help him pitch like Chris-senpai would! [09:13] Mi     Wait... [09:14] Mi     Why are you losing your temper? [09:16] Mi     Didn't you want to switch     with him a moment ago? [09:18] Sa     You're right! [09:22] Ch     He doesn't like not being able to pitch, [09:25] Ch     but he also doesn't like it when Furuya,     pitching in his place, gives up hits. [09:32] Sa     Hey, ready to switch? [09:35] Sa     Stop ignoring me! [09:38] Ha     Need a towel? [09:40] Ch     That means he acknowledges     Furuya quite a bit. SIGN    Kiryu Seido [10:00] Ku     Wow! [10:01] Ku     He has a really scary glare. [10:07] Ku     A pitch I like! [10:11] Ku     That's heavy! [10:15] E1     Wow! He's fast! [10:19] Um     Out! [10:21] E1     He almost made it with a hit to third? [10:25] E2     What the hell? [10:26] E2     His legs are crazy! [10:28] Ku     Damn. [10:29] Ku     That was a hit I could've gotten! [10:39] EP     Damn. [10:40] EP     Give up already! [10:43] Um     Ball four! [10:47] C1     Hey, how many fouls did he hit? [10:50] C2     Pretty sure it was at least ten. [10:52] Ry     You throw nice, heavy balls. [10:55] Ry     We're all tired over here, [10:57] Ry     so it's only fair you get tired, too. [11:03] Is     Take that! [11:08] Is     Go through! Damn it! [11:12] Ry     Nice bunt. [11:14] Na     A hit to the right     even with a big swing. [11:18] Na     That's the difference     between Jun-san and Zono. [11:20] Ma     Shut up! [11:23] Ma     They all seem to have individuality, [11:26] Ma     but they aren't moving very well today. [11:32] Ma     I don't mind it a single bit. [11:35] Ma     It'll give my guys a lot of confidence. [11:46] Ma     All right! [11:48] Ma     The stage is set! [11:50] Ku     Hit it hard! [11:51] Sa     Tetsu! [12:07] Ma     There it is! [12:08] Ma     A hit straight to the left-field fence! [12:10] Sa     That's it, Tetsu! [12:12] Sa     Always reliable! [12:14] Ma     Sh-Shoot! [12:15] Ma     He's on a different level. [12:17] Ma     We can't pitch to him. [12:33] C1     Wow! What a waste. [12:35] C1     They only scored one run this inning. [12:37] C2     But that had a lot of power. [12:39] C2     I've never seen such     a high fly to the pitcher. [12:42] Re     He still can't hit breaking balls well. [12:45] Ch     Indeed. [12:46] Mi     You need to relax more, Masuko-senpai. [12:52] Fu     No more runs. [12:57] Mi     So do you. [12:59] Mi     You can't take out Kiryu like that. [13:11] Ha     I'm sorry I took so long. [13:14] Ha     I went back because I forgot to buy tape, [13:16] Ha     and then again to buy barley tea packs. [13:18] Ha     And on my way back,     there was an abandoned cat, and... [13:21] Ha     Is something wrong? [13:25] Um     Ball four! [13:28] Ha     No way. SIGN    Kiryu          Seido [13:30] Ha     We've lost 11 runs     in four innings? [13:33] Ha     With Furuya-kun pitching? [13:36] C1     What's going on? [13:37] C1     That pitcher's ruining the game. [13:40] C2     I was looking forward to how     they were going to play against Kiryu. [13:44] C2     I don't even have the energy to jeer. [13:47] C3     Let's go home. [13:48] C1     We don't want to see Seido like this. [13:52] Ch     Kiryu's batters are good. [13:54] Ch     They noticed Furuya's poor ball control, [13:57] Ch     and they're not swinging at all. [14:00] Ka     What's his pitch count? [14:01] Ch     It's the middle of the fourth,     and he's thrown over 100 pitches. [14:13] Sa     I've warmed up plenty! [14:15] Sa     Let me pitch, Shades— [14:18] Sa     I mean, Coach! [14:19] Ot     Hey! [14:21] Ka     You'll throw in the sixth inning. [14:23] Ka     Just shut up and watch. [14:24] Sa     I can't do that! [14:27] Ma     You're so mean, Kataoka-han. [14:30] Ma     I'm sure you have your reasons, [14:32] Ma     but you're going to     destroy him at this rate. [14:36] Ma     The fielders are being cold, too. [14:40] Ma     They're not saying     anything to the pitcher. [14:42] Ma     I feel sorry for the pitcher. [15:04] Mi     You're quite a guy. [15:07] Mi     You've given up so many walks, [15:10] Mi     yet you haven't thrown     a single pitch purely for control. [15:20] Fu     Excuse me. Time out, please. [15:28] Mi     Crap. [15:29] Mi     I guess he's at his limit. [15:36] Fu     Miyuki-senpai. [15:40] Fu     How can I... [15:42] Fu     avoid giving up runs? [15:47] Fu     I hate to admit it, [15:48] Fu     but I'm not pitching well today. [15:51] Fu     But I don't want to walk     away pitching like this. [15:56] Fu     Please give me some advice. [15:59] Mi     Well, damn... [16:01] Mi     Scrap the limit. [16:04] Mi     He isn't even close to giving up. [16:07] Mi     Not to mention,     he's suppressed his frustration [16:11] Mi     and asked me for advice. [16:14] Fu     Hurry up! [16:16] Mi     He could be a little more polite. [16:24] Mi     I'm sure of it now. [16:28] Mi     He... [16:29] Mi     has what it takes to be the ace. [16:35] Ma     Wh-What? [16:38] Fu     Why is he laughing? [16:42] Mi     All right, Furuya. [16:43] Mi     Calm down and think. [16:45] Mi     You've given up seven hits. SIGN    Kiryu Seido [16:48] Mi     You're losing runs     mostly from base on balls. [16:53] Mi     Despite that, [16:54] Mi     do you know why Tetsu-san and     Jun-san haven't said anything? [17:00] Mi     It means you... [17:02] Mi     have their trust. [17:17] Mi     It's actually just what     we decided to do last night. [17:22] Is     I'm about to burst, Miyuki. [17:27] Mi     The pitcher's job isn't     just to get strikeouts. [17:31] Mi     You need to start pitching with     a little more trust in your teammates. [17:37] Mi     That's all. [17:43] Mi     And remember to look at     my mitt when you throw! [17:55] Fu     Trust... [18:06] (Flashback) O1     Shut up! [18:07] (Flashback) O1     We're tired of you. [18:09] (Flashback) O2     What are you saying     in this cold weather? [18:12] (Flashback) O1     If you want to play baseball,     do it elsewhere. [18:20] (Flashback) O3     Hey, that monster's     practicing on his own. [18:24] (Flashback) O2     Forget him. [18:25] (Flashback) O2     He's not our problem, anymore. [18:40] (Flashback) Sa     Hey, Furuya! Hey! [18:42] (Flashback) Sa     You awake? [18:43] (Flashback) Sa     Say something! [18:45] (Flashback) Sa     What's wrong? Already done? [18:46] (Flashback) Sa     Switch? You wanna switch? [18:49] (Flashback) Ch     Pipe down a bit, Sawamura. [18:51] (Flashback) Sa     Chris-senpai! [18:55] Fu     That's right. [18:59] Fu     This isn't... [19:01] Fu     where I used to be. [19:10] Mi     It's finally starting to get fun. [19:13] Mi     Now it's really time to play ball. [19:18] Mi     The pitcher's job isn't     just to get strikeouts. [19:21] Mi     You need to start pitching with     a little more trust in your teammates. [19:26] Fu     That's right. [19:29] Fu     I just need to trust     his mitt and throw. [19:34] Fu     His mitt... [19:46] Mi     Center! [19:48] Is     Got it! [19:50] E1     Be ready to tag up! [19:55] E1     Go! [19:59] Is     Go to hell! [20:05] Um     Out! [20:12] Sa     Isashiki-senpai! [20:13] Sa     You're not just     a rowdy upperclassman! [20:19] Ku     Nice, Jun-san. [20:20] Ry     Would've been safer if it had bounced. [20:23] Is     Shut up! [20:24] Is     And Furuya! [20:25] Is     You forgot to cover home! [20:30] Is     What would've happened     if my throw was off a little? [20:36] Is     Stop playing baseball by yourself. [20:38] Is     Idiot. [20:49] E1     That center fielder threw     better than we thought. [20:52] E1     More importantly, [20:53] E1     why did you hit the first pitch? [20:55] E1     The plan is to wait until     we're at two strikes. [20:58] E2     I-I'm sorry. [21:00] E2     It came so close to my face,     and I accidentally swung. [21:05] Mi     Furuya. [21:07] Mi     Understand now? [21:10] Mi     Getting frustrated and tensing up     isn't how you throw fast. [21:13] Mi     What a fastball pitcher     like yourself needs [21:16] Mi     is ball control and     endurance management. [21:20] Mi     Now then, let's go score. [21:24] Mi     All for a certain someone. [21:33] Mi     Crap! Straight to the pitcher! [21:36] Ku     He's so lame. [21:39] Fu     That's zero hits from him so far. [21:41] Re     That idiot... [21:43] Ch     Miyuki does much better     with runners on base. [21:47] Re     He's too inconsistent. [21:50] Sa     Furuya's already done for, [21:52] Sa     and that catcher with     the goggles is useless. [21:54] Sa     This means I have to play! [21:55] Ku     Shut up, Sawamura. [21:56] Sa     But I can't! [21:57] Ch     Pipe down. [21:58] Sa     B-But... [21:58] Ha     Let's keep it down, Eijun-kun. [22:01] Sa     Not you, too, Harucchi! [23:36] Sa     Their pitcher looks so scary! [23:38] Ha     But he's laughing. [23:40] Wh     The hellish running and pitching... [23:42] Wh     They were all for this very moment! [23:45] Mi     Hey, you're up, Sawamura! [23:47] Mi     It'll be the first time since you faced Azuma-san      that I'll be catching for you. [23:50] Sa     All right! [23:51] Sa     Balls will go flying, so— [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Games Are Fun. SIGN    Games Are Fun. [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 17 - Games Are Fun Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Fu     How can I... [00:03] Fu     ...avoid giving up runs? [00:08] Fu     Please give me some advice. [00:11] Mi     Well, damn... [00:13] Mi     Scrap the limit. [00:15] Mi     He isn't even close to giving up. SIGN    Kiryu     Seido SIGN    Games Are Fun [01:58] E1     Nice one, Tachi! [01:59] E2     Nice pitch! [02:00] Mi     Hiromi Tachi,     the ace of Kiryu... [02:04] Mi     He's throwing faster     as the game progresses. [02:07] Mi     He's a really good pitcher. [02:10] Ta     The hellish running... [02:13] Ta     The hellish pitching... [02:16] Ta     The hellish weight lifting... [02:19] Ta     The hellish practice... [02:23] Ta     This is the stage     where I show it all off. [02:28] Ta     Games are so fun. [02:33] Sa     Wh-Why is he smiling? [02:36] E1     There it is! [02:37] E1     Our Tachi's scary smile! [02:39] E2     He's on a roll right now! [02:47] Um     Strike! Batter out! [02:49] C1     Oh, man! Three for three! [02:53] Sa     I can't leave this game     up to someone else! [02:55] Ha     Just calm down... [02:59] Mi     The ace and the cleanup     who's scored two runs so far. [03:02] Mi     He's the one supporting the team. [03:06] Mi     Hey, Furuya. [03:09] Mi     I told you to hold a ball with your fingers [03:10] Mi     while you were banned from pitching, right? [03:14] Mi     We never practiced it, but throw it. [03:22] Mi     Hey, now... [03:34] Ta     Don't walk me to first now,     little first-year! [03:40] Mi     I guess he really loves games. [03:46] Mi     He looks really scary, though. [03:48] Mi     But it's time we started     having some fun, too. [03:55] Mi     Don't worry. [03:56] Mi     He won't swing. I promise. [04:11] Um     Strike! [04:14] Ta     Come on! [04:15] Ta     Don't throw a slow ball just     because you can't get a strike. [04:20] Mi     Not like you'll swing     until you have two strikes. [04:26] Ta     Little twerp... [04:34] EC     Sure thing. [04:35] EC     Blow it out of the park. [04:40] Mi     We need to strike him out [04:43] Mi     to break the spirit of the other team. [04:45] Mi     This forkball is going to be just for show. [04:49] Mi     Let's plow through this situation [04:51] Mi     and create momentum for our team. [04:59] Ta     Come! Come! Come! Come! [05:05] Mi     A fastball? [05:06] Ta     Thank you! [05:26] P1     What was that pitch? [05:29] P2     A fastball dropped? [05:31] P3     I-I'm not sure. [05:33] P3     But it's the first time     I've seen Miyuki miss a pitch. [05:40] Mi     There's no way I could     catch that on the fly. [05:44] Mi     The ball traveled really fast [05:46] Mi     and dropped right     in front of the batter. [05:49] Mi     It was closer to that other pitch     than to a forkball. [05:52] Mi     The breaking ball that came out     at the end of the 20th century... [05:55] Mi     The split-finger fastball. [05:59] Mi     That idiot... [06:01] Mi     He was afraid of letting the ball slip [06:02] Mi     and didn't put it in deep enough. [06:04] [SONG] On-screen     Simply unprepared [06:07] Mi     But it was a lucky accident. [06:10] Mi     We wiped that smirk right off his face. [06:15] Ot     D-Don't tell me Miyuki... [06:18] Ot     ...made Furuya throw that     pitch without any practice. [06:22] Ka     I assume so. [06:23] Ka     Seeing as he failed to catch it. [06:25] Ot     That's insane! [06:27] Ot     What is he thinking? [06:30] Ch     Seriously... [06:31] Ch     You sure know how to be bold. [06:35] Ch     You're teaching Furuya a lesson     about control through experience [06:38] Ch     while simultaneously trying     to draw out his full potential. [06:43] Ch     You sure know how     to utilize a practice game. [06:48] Mi     Now that we've cornered the batter, [06:51] Mi     it's smooth sailing from here. [06:53] Mi     Throw your most comfortable pitch [06:55] Mi     and strike him out. [07:03] Ch     The tides have changed. [07:05] P1     Nice pitch! [07:06] P2     Nice throw! [07:10] Yu     That was your best pitch today. [07:12] Is     You should've thrown that from the start! [07:15] Is     Don't ever hold back! [07:17] Ry     Nice pitch! [07:19] Ku     Not bad, kid! [07:26] Mi     Yeah. [07:27] Mi     Feels good, huh? [07:29] Mi     That's how it feels to hear     your teammates' support. [07:32] Mi     Whether or not you grow     is all up to you, though. [07:33] [SONG] On-screen     Touched [07:36] Is     Hurry up and throw! [07:40] Ha     Furuya-kun is really something. [07:42] Ha     I've never seen a forkball like that. [07:47] Mi     Don't get hot-headed     over a first-year. [07:51] Mi     You're our ace. [07:53] Mi     You can prove it tomorrow. [07:58] Ta     Miyauchi. [08:04] C1     He finally got his head in the game! [08:06] C2     This inning was perfect! [08:08] EC     I see. [08:10] EC     I can see why Kataoka-han loves him so. [08:12] EC     He was like a different man this inning. [08:16] EC     So this is his true nature. [08:21] Sa     He really is amazing. [08:23] Ka     Sawamura. [08:25] Ka     Once Furuya bats, you're up. [08:28] Ka     Are you ready? [08:30] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! [08:32] Fu     We don't have to switch. [08:34] Sa     Shut up! [08:35] Sa     I know you're tired! [08:37] Sa     Go strike out for all I care! [08:38] [SONG] On-screen     Ignored [08:41] Sa     Damn. [08:42] Sa     I've gotta calm down. [08:44] Sa     This is my first time     pitching in the first-string. [08:46] Sa     I can't mess up. [08:48] Ha     You're finally going out as a first-string. [08:53] Mi     Hey, you look really stiff. [08:56] Mi     Don't tell me you're nervous. [08:58] Sa     Me? Impossible! [09:12] C1     It's went over! [09:13] C2     That was a long one! [09:14] C2     Deep in center field! [09:17] Sa     A... home run? [09:20] Mi     Looks like he put an end to the pitcher [09:23] Mi     who was feeling down after striking out. [09:28] CE     Tachi! [09:31] CE     This is the national level. [09:33] CE     There are still many more     interesting people in this world. [09:36] CE     Well? [09:37] CE     You glad you came     on this little excursion? [09:39] C1     That's right, Tachi! [09:41] C1     This is what we came here to see! [09:44] C2     Be yourself and have some fun! [09:47] C3     Let's have fun, Tachi! [09:48] C4     Let's kick their butts! [09:52] C5     Tachi-senpai, I just love your smile! [09:57] Mi     This is why he's one     of the best coaches in Osaka. [10:00] Mi     He easily got the pitcher     back on his feet. [10:05] Mi     Don't be so tense, Sawamura. [10:08] Sa     I-I'm not tense! Damn it! [10:10] Ha     You might want to watch your mouth... [10:12] Mi     I want to see how your ball moves, [10:14] Mi     so let me catch a few. [10:16] Sa     O-Okay. [10:17] Mi     But... [10:20] Mi     Brings back memories, huh? [10:22] Mi     You and me forming a battery. [10:27] (Flashback) Mi     Rei-chan, [10:28] (Flashback) Mi     can I catch his pitch? [10:35] Sa     You looked so sure of yourself. [10:40] Sa     That was my first impression of you. [10:44] (Flashback) Mi     Man, your pitch is really hard to catch. [10:46] (Flashback) Mi     It's also really high, [10:48] (Flashback) Mi     so we won't have a good game like this. [10:50] (Flashback) Mi     Because of your new form, [10:52] (Flashback) Mi     your arm comes swinging late. [10:56] (Flashback) Mi     You need to release a little later. [10:58] (Flashback) Mi     Like you're trying to throw     the ball into the ground. [11:01] (Flashback) Sa     Okay. [11:03] Sa     I'm at Seido today [11:05] BG     Strike! Batter's out! [11:06] Sa     because I met him. [11:08] Mi     Oh, looks like we're up. [11:14] Mi     Well, let's have fun. SIGN    Kiryu     Seido [11:19] Ka     I'd like to call for a change in players. [11:22] Ka     Replacing the pitcher     from Furuya to Sawamura. [11:27] EC     What? [11:28] EC     He's switching out the pitcher     who just picked up his rhythm? [11:32] Ka     Furuya, go into left field. [11:36] Ka     I'll play you like this     in the summer tournament, too. [11:39] Ka     Go defend with that in mind. [11:42] Fu     Left field? [11:45] Ch     He lacks endurance as a pitcher, [11:48] Ch     but his batting is too good to bench. [11:50] Ch     The coach definitely has     plans for Furuya this summer. [11:55] Ka     Sawamura, you're... [11:57] Sa     Y-Yes, sir? SIGN    Ba-dump Ba-dump     Ba-dump Ba-dump [12:04] Ka     Just... do your best. [12:05] Sa     That's it? [12:08] Ku     He's not expecting anything from you. [12:09] Sa     You! [12:10] Sa     Don't say it out loud! [12:14] Mi     He wouldn't even put you     in the dugout if that were true. [12:18] Mi     You have your own qualities. [12:21] Mi     Just believe in yourself and pitch. [12:27] Mi     Well, let's go. [12:31] Sa     All right! [12:33] Sa     Balls will go flying, [12:35] Sa     so thank you for devending! [12:37] Ku     You're already messing up your words! [12:44] (Flashback) Ka     I'll play you like this     in the summer tournament, too. [12:47] (Flashback) Ka     Go defend with that in mind. [12:50] Fu     I'm ready to pitch again whenever. [12:53] EC     You've done it now, Kataoka-han. [12:56] EC     Are we just practice for your     first-year pitchers, at best? [13:02] Um     Play! [13:04] E1     No matter what he throws,     I'm hitting the first pitch. [13:11] Mi     Let's go. [13:20] Sa     Like I'm... [13:23] Sa     throwing it into the ground! [13:27] Um     Strike! [13:29] EC     You idiot. [13:30] EC     What are you doing...     watching that ball come down the middle? [13:34] E1     Wh-What the... [13:37] E1     His form... [13:39] E1     I couldn't see where     the ball came from. [13:51] (Flashback) Ka     Miyuki. [13:52] (Flashback) Mi     Yes? [13:54] (Flashback) Ka     I'm putting you in charge     of the pitchers tomorrow. [13:58] (Flashback) Ka     Moving fastballs aren't good against     metal bats that make hitting easy. [14:02] (Flashback) Ka     Considering how strong     the batters of Kiryu are, [14:05] (Flashback) Ka     they should be the perfect team     to test out Sawamura's strength. [14:09] (Flashback) Ka     I don't care if they focus     on the easy pitches. [14:12] (Flashback) Ka     Just make sure they swing. [14:16] (Flashback) Mi     Easier said than done, sir. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [14:19] (Flashback) Mi     But... [14:20] (Flashback) Mi     If his pitch works against     a top-tier team like Kiryu... [14:28] (Flashback) Ka     Exactly. [14:30] (Flashback) Ka     I will decide whether I'll use him this summer [14:33] (Flashback) Ka     based on his performance tomorrow. [14:38] Sa     That feeling. [14:40] Sa     It's just like back then. [14:49] Mi     Don't be so happy about     just one strike, Sawamura. [14:56] Mi     This is your final     first-string examination. [15:01] Sa     Like I'm... [15:03] Sa     throwing it into the ground! [15:09] E1     Crap. [15:10] E1     I still swung too late? [15:13] Sa     All right! [15:14] Sa     That's one out! [15:18] E2     Yes! A hit to right field! [15:21] E3     Let's keep this rhythm, Murata! [15:23] E4     All right! [15:25] Sa     I thought I got him out. [15:29] Mi     It was too high. [15:30] Mi     If you don't throw lower,     they'll turn your pitch against you. [15:34] E1     Be careful, Murata. [15:36] E1     It's faster than it looks. [15:45] Mi     Didn't Chris-senpai teach you? [15:48] Mi     It's a nice opportunity to test it out. [16:01] EC     He may be a southpaw,     but he's a first-year. [16:04] EC     If there's an opening, run for it. [16:16] E1     His knee's facing in. [16:17] E1     I got this! [16:20] Sa     You fell for it! [16:25] Sa     See that? [16:26] Sa     This is the pick-off I learned     directly from Chris-senpai! [16:36] Um     That was completely a balk! [16:37] Um     Runner to second base. [16:39] Sa     Wh-Why? [16:40] Sa     I stopped! [16:42] Sa     I'm pretty sure I did it perfectly! [16:45] Yu     Your legs were completely crossed. [16:47] Yu     Anyone would call "balk" on that. [16:50] EC     Oh, come on. [16:51] EC     He doesn't even know     how to do a pick-off? [16:54] Sa     Oh, no! [16:56] Sa     I'm making Chris-senpai lose face! [16:58] Ch     I'm sorry. [16:59] Ch     He's a slow learner. [17:02] Ka     Yeah, I know. [17:06] Mi     You never disappoint me. [17:08] Mi     Sawamura. [17:12] Mi     Switch it up. [17:13] Mi     Focus on the batter. [17:15] Sa     Another to the inside? [17:19] Mi     They'll hit far if you're not careful. [17:22] Mi     Inside and low. [17:25] Mi     Throw it right here. [17:34] Sa     Crap! [17:35] Sa     It went up again! [17:37] E1     Wh-What kind of pitch is that? [17:40] E1     I couldn't tell where it came from. [17:45] Mi     Right here. [17:47] Ch     Well, well... [17:48] Ch     Miyuki's obstinate     about the inside low. [17:50] Ch     It's scary enough to throw     there for a normal pitcher. [17:54] Ch     With what little ball     control Sawamura has, [17:57] Ch     it must put even more pressure on him. [18:04] Mi     Still too high. [18:06] Sa     Shortstop! [18:07] E1     That felt really weird on the bat. [18:10] Ku     Damn! I hate hits that come here! [18:13] C1     He has nowhere to throw! [18:14] C2     That's no outs, and runners     are on first and third. [18:17] C1     That pitcher's already     got himself cornered! [18:19] C2     He looks a little pale, too. [18:21] C3     That balk really hurt. [18:24] Ot     Oh, what luck. [18:26] Ot     That could've been an out. [18:28] Ka     A hit is a hit. [18:30] Ka     It's because they always     swing their bats all the way. [18:32] Ka     Not luck. [18:34] Mi     Will you give up runs slowly? [18:37] Mi     Or will you stand your ground? [18:39] Mi     This is where it counts. [18:42] Yu     Focus on the batter, Sawamura! [18:44] Is     Let him hit over here! [18:46] Is     I'll get one out at home! [18:48] Ry     We're not counting on a strikeout. [18:50] Sa     Yes, sirs! [18:51] Sa     Thank you, sirs! [18:53] Mi     So much respect... [18:55] Mi     But what about me? [18:59] EC     The infield is defending close,     preparing to lose a run. [19:02] EC     I'd be desperate for an out, too,     if I were them. [19:07] EC     Murata, run to second     as soon as he pitches. [19:11] EC     Asano, you can hit it     if he throws it down the middle. [19:15] EC     Nakai, come home if you can. [19:20] EC     That pitcher's lost     himself after the balk. [19:24] EC     Don't give him any time to recover. [19:32] Sa     Are they gonna run? [19:34] Sa     Do they want to run? [19:36] Ha     Calm down, Eijun-kun. [19:40] (Flashback) Ch     Listen, Sawamura. [19:42] (Flashback) Ch     The point of a pick-off     isn't to get an out. [19:45] (Flashback) Ch     It's to keep the runners from starting     with a big lead and a good start. [19:50] (Flashback) Ch     You're a southpaw, so you can     see the first-base runner. [19:53] (Flashback) Sa     Make eye contact! [19:57] (Flashback) Ch     Stop him with your glare. [20:00] (Flashback) Sa     And make it look like a pick-off, but... [20:05] EC     What? [20:08] Mi     Too high. [20:12] Mi     That's a goner. [20:27] Sa     The ball's inside my glove. [20:31] Sa     I caught it. [20:33] Sa     What... [20:34] Sa     do I do now? [20:37] Sa     Right! The third-base runner! [20:40] Mi     Sawamura! Second base! [20:42] Mi     Double play! [20:49] Um     Out! [20:51] C1     All right, a double play! [20:53] C2     The third-base runner couldn't move! [20:55] C1     That Sawamura kid isn't bad! [20:59] Ku     You were practicing the slide step? [21:01] Ku     I gotta say, not bad. [21:03] Sa     Yes, sir! [21:04] Sa     This is all thanks     to Chris-senpai's guidance! [21:06] Ku     Don't care. [21:08] Mi     You threw it down the middle, though. [21:12] EC     What the hell's wrong with that pitcher? [21:15] EC     He can't do a pick-off right,     but he knows how to slide step? [21:19] E1     C-Coach! [21:20] E1     Your true colors are showing! [21:23] Ch     He didn't forget to look     at the third-base runner in that play. [21:28] Ch     I'm sure it was done unconsciously,     but it was a great play. [21:33] Mi     I thought he'd blank out more,     but he's calmer than he looks. [21:37] Mi     Maybe he's used to these situations [21:40] Mi     since his junior high team was so bad. [21:46] Mi     Man... [21:47] Mi     Both Sawamura and Furuya [21:49] Mi     are seriously fun to deal with. [21:59] Sa     Balls will go flying,     so thank you for defending! [23:35] Sa     All right! [23:36] Sa     A double play to save our butts! [23:38] Mi     Don't be so happy so soon. [23:40] Mi     They're a top-tier team. [23:42] Mi     With your level of pitching,     you'll be in another bind soon enough. [23:44] Sa     What should I do then? [23:47] Mi     I'll teach you. [23:48] Mi     There is so much depth in pitching. [23:50] Sa     Wait! That's not an answer! [23:52] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     I Hate It, But... SIGN    I Hate It, But... [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 18 - I Hate It, But... Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] (Flashback) Mi     Rei-chan, [00:01] (Flashback) Mi     can I catch his pitch? [00:08] Sa     You looked so sure of yourself. [00:12] Sa     That was my first impression of you. [00:17] Sa     I'm at Seido today [00:19] Sa     because I met him. [00:22] (Flashback) Ka     Miyuki. [00:23] (Flashback) Mi     Yes? [00:25] (Flashback) Ka     I'm putting you in charge     of the pitchers tomorrow. [00:29] (Flashback) Ka     Moving fastballs aren't good against     metal bats that make hitting easy. [00:33] (Flashback) Ka     Considering how strong     the batters of Kiryu are, [00:36] (Flashback) Ka     they should be the perfect team     to test out Sawamura's strength. [00:41] (Flashback) Ka     I don't care if they focus     on the easy pitches. [00:44] (Flashback) Ka     Just make sure they swing. [00:47] (Flashback) Mi     Easier said than done, sir. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [00:50] (Flashback) Mi     But... [00:51] (Flashback) Mi     If his pitch works against     a top-tier team like Kiryu... [00:56] (Flashback) Ka     Exactly. [00:58] (Flashback) Ka     I will decide whether I'll use him this summer [01:00] (Flashback) Ka     based on his performance tomorrow. SIGN    I Hate It, But... [02:42] Sa     Right field! [02:44] Sa     Nice catch! [02:45] Sa     Um... [02:47] Sh     Shirasu. [02:49] Sa     Shirasu-senpai! [02:50] Sa     I mean, I've never seen     anyone catch a ball like that! SIGN    Kiryu Seido [02:57] Ot     We somehow made it     without giving up a run. [02:59] Ot     That inning was bad for my heart. [03:01] Re     Despite everyone's fatigue, [03:03] Re     they all seem to be well focused. [03:06] Re     I wonder how the coach sees     Sawamura-kun's pitching today. [03:13] EC     A moving fastball... [03:16] EC     It's not common, but some people     who aren't properly taught how to throw [03:20] EC     before high school     do learn to throw like that. [03:23] EC     It's a tricky pitch to hit for my players     who hit from a pitching machine. [03:27] EC     Kataoka-han, [03:30] EC     could he be your real secret weapon? [03:38] E1     A relaxed, natural stance. [03:42] E1     Not a good sign. [03:45] Mi     You really suck. [03:48] Mi     That double play just now was pure luck. [03:52] Mi     The last out was Shirasu's amazing play. [03:54] Mi     We might not have given up any runs, [03:56] Mi     but it wasn't your doing. [03:57] Mi     If you keep throwing down the middle, [04:00] Mi     they're gonna score in no time. [04:02] Sa     No compliments... [04:04] Sa     But you're only holding     the glove on the inside! [04:07] Sa     If you gave me more options,     I'm sure I could— [04:10] Mi     What? [04:11] Mi     Did you say something? [04:12] Mi     Can you repeat that? [04:14] Mi     You have what it takes     to throw to the outside corners? [04:18] Mi     You have breaking balls     that break from strike to ball? [04:22] Mi     That's why you need to throw inside. [04:25] Mi     Are you even watching     the other team's pitching? [04:34] E1     Not even a flinch. [04:36] E1     We can't throw to the outside like this. [04:39] E1     We've just gotta keep throwing close calls. [04:43] Mi     To be frank, that catcher     is avoiding Tetsu-san. [04:47] Mi     But the same four balls you throw [04:50] Mi     could have completely     different implications, [04:52] Mi     depending on whether you throw     offensively or cowardly. [04:56] Um     Ball four! [04:58] E1     Okay, okay! [05:00] E1     You're throwing well today, Tachi! [05:07] Ma     This pitcher... [05:08] Ma     throws good inside strikes. [05:11] Mi     A persistent inside offense     plants a seed in the next batter. [05:16] Mi     Watch Masuko-san's at-bat. [05:18] Mi     He's going to swing at an outside pitch. [05:28] Ma     I got it! [05:31] E2     First! [05:32] E3     Got it! [05:33] C1     Damn! A fly to first! [05:36] C2     The five-hole batter is horrible today! [05:40] Ma     Damn! A slider. [05:42] Mi     See? [05:44] Mi     There's more to pitching     than meets the eye, huh? [05:47] Mi     You don't have anything but     your energy to rely on right now, [05:50] Mi     so at least learn to pitch to the inside. [05:56] Mi     Here I am lecturing, but... [05:59] Mi     I haven't made a single hit today. [06:01] Mi     It's about time I made one, [06:03] Mi     or who knows what these     guys will say to me. [06:07] Mi     I guess I'll go for it. [06:12] Mi     Scary. [06:14] E1     In the past two at-bats,     this batter just ignored the meatballs, [06:19] E1     but he swung at the hard-breaking balls. [06:22] E1     What is he thinking? [06:24] E1     Let's throw some to the inside, [06:26] E1     then finish him off     with a fastball to the outside. [06:36] E2     Tachi! [06:37] E2     He's stealing— [06:40] E2     Crap! He's... [06:41] E2     completely forgotten about the runner. [06:45] Um     Ball! [06:50] Ma     Hey, the captain ran! [06:51] Ka     That was a complete steal. [06:54] P1     Nice run! [06:55] P2     Nice, Tetsu! [06:57] Ch     They were going for that. [07:00] Ka     The credit for that one goes to Miyuki. [07:02] Ka     He focuses much better when      there's a runner on second instead of first. [07:08] EC     They're thinking on their     own and playing freely. [07:12] EC     This is a good team. [07:14] EC     Tachi! [07:16] EC     Four more innings! [07:18] EC     Don't give them any more runs! [07:21] E1     Coach, what are you saying? [07:26] EC     I know you can do it. [07:34] Mi     Wow! That's quite a thing to tell him. [07:37] Mi     Not to mention, he looks happy. [07:39] Mi     Kiryu seems to be     a surprisingly fun team. [07:43] E1     Yeah, this is kind of our thing. [07:47] E1     Wait! No, it's not! [07:48] E1     Those two are just special! [07:51] Mi     Wow! The classic     Kansai joke reaction! [07:53] E1     Don't make me do that! [07:55] E1     Well... [07:57] E1     He's really calm. [08:00] E1     The runner's on second now, [08:02] E1     so let's give him an outside strike. [08:04] E1     Take him down... [08:05] E1     with your heavy pitch. [08:08] E1     Nice outside. [08:16] P1     Yes! [08:17] P1     A long hit right down     the right field baseline! [08:19] P2     He's a different person     when there's a runner. [08:22] E1     Are you kidding? [08:23] E1     He stepped hard and     pulled that outside pitch? [08:26] Mi     Gotta fight power with power. [08:31] P1     Yeah! We got a run! [08:34] Ha     Wow! He pulled that one hard. [08:46] Um     Out! [08:48] E1     Two outs! [08:49] Sa     I'll avenge you! Um... [08:52] Sh     Shirasu. [08:53] Sa     Shirasu-senpai! [08:57] Sa     Good luck! [08:59] E1     Too close! [09:02] Sa     Two outs and a runner on third. [09:04] Sa     We're down seven runs. [09:07] Sa     I can do it, too. [09:08] Mi     Sawamura, keep your eyes on the ball— [09:18] ---     Batter out! [09:20] Mi     He's got a lot to learn. [09:26] Sa     Damn. [09:27] Sa     I'll hit it next time! [09:28] Sa     I must! [09:29] Mi     Hey. [09:31] Mi     Don't let that strikeout     bother you on the mound. [09:36] Mi     This is where it counts. [09:38] Mi     Throw to the inside. [09:41] Sa     Yes, sir. [09:44] Mi     You're not talking     back to me anymore? [09:47] Sa     Yes, sir! [09:53] Mi     He's standing at the very front. [09:56] Mi     Did they already figure     out Sawamura's pitch? [10:00] EC     Even if it's a moving fastball,     it's not very fast. [10:04] EC     Hit it hard at the front     when it comes close. [10:09] Mi     What a scary team. [10:11] Mi     You have even less elbow room now. [10:15] Sa     I'll throw it right there. [10:22] Mi     Outside! [10:23] EC     Hit it! [10:34] Um     Out! [10:36] C1     Wow! He stopped it with his body! [10:38] C2     And he's not even fazed! [10:42] Ma     One out, Sawamura-chan. [10:45] Sa     Masuko-senpai! [10:48] Mi     Saved by the fielders again. [10:50] Mi     But now, we're up against... [10:52] Mi     the 3-4-5 cleanups. [10:56] Mi     If you don't throw perfectly, [10:59] Mi     they'll make it sting. [11:06] Mi     Now then, what should we do? [11:10] Re     Is Miyuki-kun being     serious against Kiryu? [11:14] Ch     Looks like it. [11:17] Ka     What a tactician. [11:19] Ka     I told him I wanted to know     if Sawamura's fastball [11:22] Ka     will be effective or not. [11:26] Ka     It's true that if his throws     start collecting on the inside, [11:30] Ka     even Kiryu's batters     should have trouble. [11:33] Ka     It looks like Miyuki [11:36] Ka     gives Sawamura more credit     than I thought he did. [11:41] Mi     Not enough. [11:43] Sa     Left field! [11:44] Sa     Crap! It's you! [11:45] Fu     Here it comes... [11:47] E1     It's gonna go long. [11:48] E1     Go for second! [11:55] E2     That was close. [11:59] Is     Damn. [12:00] Is     Don't stop halfway, you chicken. [12:06] Sa     You stopped him with your scary face! [12:09] Sa     Nice one, Beard-senpai! [12:10] Is     Who's a beard? [12:12] Fu     We're in a game. [12:14] Is     You're letting them hit too much! [12:16] Mi     Excuse me. Time out. [12:18] Um     Time out. [12:20] Mi     Sawamura. [12:22] Mi     I hope you understand. [12:23] Mi     We're up against that guy next. [12:30] Mi     I guess I was asking     too much of you, [12:34] Mi     so I won't ask you to throw     to the inside anymore. [12:38] Sa     Not exactly what I wanted... [12:40] Mi     He's the ace and cleanup of one     of the best schools in Osaka. [12:43] Mi     And you're standing     on the mound right now. [12:46] Mi     Just put your heart into it. [12:49] Mi     Trust the fielders. [12:56] Mi     Though Furuya struck     him out. Just saying. [13:01] Sa     Wh-What are you saying? [13:04] Mi     Nothing. [13:06] Sa     Is he here to cheer me up     or to put pressure on me? [13:11] Sa     He's so twisted, [13:13] Sa     self-centered, [13:15] Sa     and I have no idea what     he's thinking sometimes. [13:19] Sa     And I hate it. [13:22] Sa     I hate it, but... [13:26] Mi     Thank you for waiting. [13:31] Sa     I... [13:40] Sa     I... [13:41] Sa     came to this school,     to Seido... [13:43] Sa     because I wanted to throw to him. [13:54] Sa     I'll make him acknowledge me! [14:03] E1     I-Inside? [14:05] Um     Strike! [14:09] Mi     Look at that. [14:11] Mi     I knew you had it in you. [14:24] Ha     Um... These are rice balls. [14:26] Ha     Please eat them on your way back. [14:29] E1     Wow! Thanks! [14:31] E1     You guys made them? [14:31] Ha     We apologize if they're not good. [14:35] E1     You guys are so lucky. [14:37] E1     You have four girl managers! [14:39] E1     Not to mention, they're all cute. [14:42] M1     He says you're cute. [14:47] E2     Aren't you guys in camp right now? [14:49] E2     You need to let loose more. [14:50] E1     That last-inning offense was tough. [14:53] Is     Shut up! [14:54] Is     We weren't going down     without a fight. [14:55] Is     We'll get revenge next time. [14:58] E2     Bring it on! [15:01] E3     Hey. [15:03] E3     You know... [15:04] E3     Watching you play     reminded me of the old days, [15:08] E3     and it was nice. [15:13] E3     Work hard. [15:16] Sa     Yes, sir. Thank you— [15:19] E4     Sorry for that. [15:22] E4     Despite how he looks, he's shy. [15:25] Sa     Shy? [15:26] Fu     I wanted to see his smile again. [15:30] EC     We had a lot of fun today. [15:33] EC     And thank you for letting     us practice, as well. [15:36] Ka     The pleasure is ours. [15:38] EC     I must say, I'm quite envious of you. [15:42] EC     You have two completely different      pitchers in the same year. [15:47] EC     The kid who threw amazing fastballs     at the end is something, for sure, [15:53] EC     but the southpaw pitcher     who came out halfway [15:56] EC     is interesting, as well. [15:59] EC     Once he gets some ball control, [16:02] EC     he'll become a fearsome pitcher. [16:05] EC     It's no wonder you want     to keep him a secret. [16:09] Ot     One of the best coaches in Osaka     acknowledges Sawamura... [16:15] Re     He gave up three runs     pitching the last four innings. SIGN    Kiryu Seido [16:20] Re     To put it another way, he only gave     up three runs with fastballs alone [16:23] Re     against their powerful     batting lineup. [16:28] Ka     They still have a lot to work on. [16:31] EC     Oh, you're a tough coach. [16:33] EC     Either way, I think you gave my players     a run for their money, as well. [16:38] EC     Let's play in the nationals next time. [16:43] Ka     Let's. [16:46] EC     All right, boys! [16:47] EC     We're going to Kanagawa tomorrow. [16:49] EC     Don't lose energy! [16:51] EE     Yes, sir! [16:54] Yu     Thank you very much! [16:56] PP     Thank you very much! [17:08] Fu     He smiled. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    Staring into the distance [17:24] Ha     Huh? [17:26] Ha     You guys aren't eating much. [17:31] Sa     I'm just really tired. [17:33] Sa     There's so much pressure,     throwing in the first-string. [17:46] Sa     I don't want to do anything today. [17:55] Sa     Damn. [17:57] Sa     In the end, I could only throw one     pitch to the inside. [18:04] Sa     Anything I threw close to center     was hit into the outfield. [18:11] Sa     I made errors in fielding, [18:14] Sa     and my ball control was horrible. [18:18] Sa     As I am now, I'll only     be a burden to the team. [18:23] Sa     I need better control. [18:26] Sa     I need more fielding practice. [18:29] Sa     Batting, too. [18:31] Sa     So much to do. [18:36] Sa     Damn it. [18:37] Sa     I'm physically tired,     but I can't go to sleep. [18:48] Fu     Stamina, ball control. [18:50] Fu     Stamina, ball control. [18:53] Fu     Stamina roll. [18:54] Fu     Hey, good jumble. [18:59] Sa     Hey! [19:02] Sa     You little... [19:03] Sa     What are you doing on your own? [19:05] Sa     That's not fair! [19:07] Sa     Wait, was he having trouble sleeping, too? [19:12] Sa     Hold on a minute! [19:13] Sa     That's my little pal you've got there! [19:15] Sa     Can't do that. [19:17] Fu     Who cares? [19:18] Fu     I don't see your name on it. [19:21] Sa     I do have my name on it! [19:23] Sa     Right here! [19:24] Fu     Oh, where? [19:27] Fu     Is this written in pencil? [19:28] Fu     It's also in hiragana. [19:29] Sa     Shut up! [19:32] Ku     What are those two doing? [19:34] Ku     Fighting over a tire? [19:36] Ku     They just had a game today, [19:38] Ku     and they're still going to practice? [19:40] Mi     They can't sleep from all the adrenaline. [19:44] Mi     They're not playing     tomorrow, so who cares? [19:48] Ku     So what do you think of Sawamura's pitches     after personally catching them? [19:52] Mi     The pitches he throws aren't that bad. [19:55] Mi     He got a lot of help from the fielders, [19:57] Mi     but he held the Kiryu     lineup to three runs. [20:01] Mi     But ball control,     fielding, etc... [20:04] Mi     He has way too much     he's missing, just like Furuya. [20:07] Mi     To be honest, as it is, [20:08] Mi     I can't put my faith     in him in a tight spot. [20:12] Ku     Figured. [20:14] Mi     What's important is whether     he understands that. [20:18] Ku     So that means our ace     this summer will be Tanba-san. [20:22] Ku     Furuya's got an stamina problem, too. [20:25] Mi     If he threw his best consistently,     he would've been our ace long ago. [20:29] Mi     The coach is only hard on him     because there's that much expectation. [20:33] Ku     More importantly, are you gonna be okay? [20:36] Ku     As far as I can tell,     Tanba-san doesn't like you. [20:43] Ku     He's a little hard-headed, [20:45] Ku     but you're way too straightforward,     despite being a year younger. [20:49] Ku     It's no surprise he doesn't like you. [20:55] Mi     Damn! He's observant. [20:58] Mi     It's unavoidable. [20:59] Mi     A battery consists of both     the pitcher and the catcher. [21:02] Mi     It doesn't matter who's older. [21:06] Mi     If it means making the pitcher shine, [21:10] Mi     I'll do whatever it takes. [21:12] Mi     I'll lie if I have to, [21:14] Mi     and make myself hated if I have to. [21:17] Ku     He's... [21:19] Mi     Hey! [21:21] Mi     You two! [21:24] Mi     Just because you're not playing     tomorrow doesn't mean you can sleep in! [21:28] Mi     We start early, so don't     overwork yourselves! [21:32] Mi     Though you guys gave     up fifteen runs between you, [21:35] Mi     so it'd be surprising     if you could sleep at all! [21:39] Mi     Well, bed time for me. [21:41] Sa     Wait right there! [21:43] Sa     It was fourteen runs total! [21:45] Sa     Don't add any! [21:47] Fu     That's right! [21:48] Fu     Don't add! [21:50] Sa     No one can tell who you are     without your hat and goggles, anyway! [21:55] Ku     You don't have any friends, do you? [22:00] Sa     I hate you! [23:35] Sa     We close our camp with a three-way     series of practice games. [23:38] Sa     Tanba-senpai, Kawakami-senpai,     show us how it's done! [23:42] Na     Hey, I heard you've got     a rookie who throws super fast? [23:45] Sa     Wh-Who are you? [23:46] Mi     Mei Narumiya. [23:47] Mi     He's the second-year ace     of Inashiro Vocational High School, [23:50] Mi     the team that beat us last summer. [23:52] Sa     He's the one? [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Fate. SIGN    Fate [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 19 - Fate Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Sa     On the final day of camp, SIGN    Seido     Inashiro [00:03] Sa     we held a three-way round robin      between Seido, Inashiro, and Shukoku. [00:11] Um     Ball! [00:12] Ka     Damn. [00:14] Ka     He's so intimidating. [00:44] Mi     Kawakami. [00:45] C1     Put some heart into it! [00:46] C2     Five runs in the eighth inning alone. [00:49] C2     They've finally caught up. [00:52] C3     Summer's right around the corner. [00:54] C3     We lost to Kiryu yesterday, too. [00:56] C3     Are we going to be okay? [00:58] C2     Not to mention, this isn't     just a practice game. [01:01] C2     It's against our biggest rival in the West District,     Inashiro Vocational High School, [01:06] C2     led by Coach     Hiroshige Kunitomo. SIGN    Fate [02:40] C1     Inashiro and Ichidai 3rd [02:42] C1     have robbed us of our chances     at the nationals for the past five years. [02:46] C1     If we keep playing like this,     we're definitely not going this year. [02:50] Sa     Coach! [02:51] Sa     Kawakami-senpai's     at his limit! [02:54] Sa     He's tired from camp, too! [02:56] Ku     Sawamura, stop! [02:57] Sa     If you give me the green light,     I'll happily go out there! [03:00] Ka     I don't have any plans for you today. [03:02] Ka     Go away. [03:04] Sa     No plans? [03:05] Sa     I'm not doing anything today? [03:07] Ma     Come with me, Sawamura-chan. SIGN    drag SIGN    drag [03:09] Ku     You idiot! [03:12] Ku     The coach knows Kawakami's     at his limit. [03:16] Ku     He's seeing if Kawakami has the spirit     to finish a game even in his exhausted state. [03:21] Sa     But that team's strong! [03:24] Sa     So I have to go out there! [03:26] Ma     Where do you find so much confidence? [03:29] Ku     You seriously don't understand anything. [03:33] Ku     They don't have their best     players playing today. [03:38] Ku     No one's stupid enough to show his      entire hand right before the season. [03:43] Ku     We have our non-starters playing, too. [03:46] Sa     Th-That much thought went into this? [03:48] Sa     So complicated. [03:49] Ku     We all have each other [03:52] Ku     on our minds. [03:53] Ku     Also, Kawakami has the skills [03:57] Ku     but lacks the heart. [03:59] Ku     Throwing an entire game against     Inashiro should give him confidence. [04:04] Ku     He's been doing well so far. [04:07] Ku     I'm sure you're     exhausted, but... [04:09] Ku     don't give up, Kawakami. [04:11] Mi     Hey. [04:15] Ka     Wh-Where are you touching,     Miyauchi-senpai? [04:20] Mi     Seems like you've still     got a pair down here. [04:23] Mi     Then your should be fine. [04:26] Mi     Your pitching is getting slower, [04:28] Mi     but you've made it     this far on your own. [04:32] Mi     Throw with more confidence. [04:35] Ka     Um... Sir... [04:36] Ka     Can you please let go? [04:38] Mi     Yeah, you'll be fine. [04:42] Mi     Just throw your arm down     as hard as you can. [04:45] Mi     I'll catch whatever     you throw at me. [04:49] Mi     Don't lose heart. [04:51] Ka     Yes, sir! [04:59] (Flashback) Mi     I'm playing in the     first game, sir? [05:01] (Flashback) Ka     Yeah. [05:02] (Flashback) Ka     We'll be up against Inashiro. [05:04] (Flashback) Ka     Support Kawakami     with offensive calls. [05:07] (Flashback) Mi     What about... [05:09] (Flashback) Ka     Tanba will form a battery with     Miyuki for the second game. [05:14] (Flashback) Ka     Okay? [05:20] (Flashback) Mi     Yes, sir. [05:22] (Flashback) Mi     I'll do my best. [05:27] Mi     I can't call plays like Miyuki,     nor can I hit like him. [05:33] Mi     I figured that out long ago. [05:35] Mi     But if I admit it, I'll... [05:40] Mi     I'll... [05:44] Mi     never allow a ball to pass. [05:50] Mi     This is the only     thing I can do. [05:59] Ka     The mitt looks bigger than usual. [06:02] Ka     That's more than enough     for me, Miyauchi-senpai. [06:08] Um     Strike! [06:10] E1     Outside on the frame? [06:12] E1     He's regained his strength. [06:15] Ka     Nice throw, Kawakami! [06:17] Ka     Let's be confident! [06:18] Hi     Pull it together, Nori! [06:20] Hi     We've got your back! [06:22] Ue     Throw with confidence! [06:24] Ue     We'll turn this game around! [06:26] Ka     Let's do this, Kawakami! [06:31] EC     So they get back on their feet     without the help of their coach. [06:35] EC     They're well-trained. [06:38] EC     They'll be a tough team     to beat, yet again, this year. SIGN    Seido     Inashiro [06:45] EE     Thank you! [06:47] Ku     Hey, Sawamura. [06:49] Ku     Hurry up and clean up the dugout. [06:50] Sa     Yes, sir. [06:52] Ku     We're all watching the game     between Inashiro and Shuhoku. [06:56] Ku     Inashiro's probably bringing     out their best next game. [07:00] Sa     A three-way round robin... [07:03] Sa     This is a first for me. SIGN    Shuhoku                    Inashiro [07:06] Sa     I'm getting really excited. [07:12] Sa     I want to play, too! [07:14] Sa     Furuya and Harucchi     are playing! [07:16] Na     Hey, you there     with the energy. [07:19] Na     Yeah, you. [07:21] Na     Is Furuya throwing today? [07:24] Na     I hear he throws like a monster      even though he's a first-year. [07:28] Sa     Inashiro? [07:30] Sa     He wasn't in the previous game. [07:33] Na     I figured I'll check out     how fast he actually throws. [07:36] Ha     You're just worried he might     throw faster than you. [07:41] Ha     You're such a small guy. [07:43] Na     Shut up! [07:44] Na     I'm just genuinely curious! [07:46] Ha     So small. [07:49] Sa     What's up with these two? [07:51] Sa     He's not throwing today. [07:53] Na     Seriously? [07:55] Na     That was all I came here to see. [07:57] Na     He got six strikeouts against      Yokohama Academy, right? [08:01] Sa     Yeah, I guess. [08:02] Na     Hey, how'd he do it? [08:03] Na     What's his top speed? [08:05] Na     What breaking ball does he throw? [08:06] Sa     Man, shut up... [08:08] Na     Why isn't he throwing? [08:10] Na     Is he not feeling well? [08:11] Na     Or are you just keeping him secret? [08:15] Sa     All he cares about is Furuya! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [08:18] Sa     Don't you two know about [08:20] Sa     Seido's other new amazing pitcher? [08:24] Na     Who's that? [08:26] Sa     Well, you see. [08:28] Sa     We had a game against     Osaka Kiryu yesterday, and... [08:31] Na     Against Kiryu? [08:32] Sa     Indeed. [08:33] Sa     And Furuya pitched in the game. [08:36] Sa     But the result was horrible. [08:38] Sa     He lost eleven runs in five innings. [08:41] Sa     That's eleven runs! [08:43] Na     You're lying. [08:45] Sa     Not at all. [08:46] Sa     It's the truth. [08:49] Sa     And when everyone thought it was over,     a hero came to the rescue. [08:53] Sa     Me! Sawa— [08:54] Ku     Thai kick! [08:58] Ku     Stop talking about our team, you idiot! [09:02] Na     Wait! That was all true? [09:05] Na     He just gave away secrets     to a rival team. [09:08] Ha     Is he an idiot? [09:10] Mi     Yeah, it's the truth. [09:13] Mi     Furuya's not doing very well right now. [09:16] Na     Kazuya. [09:17] Na     When you say it,     it sounds like a total lie. [09:21] Mi     So you're pitching today, right? [09:24] Na     I sure am. [09:25] Mi     Time to get some valuable data, then. [09:29] Sa     Are you all friends? [09:30] Ha     Let's go, Mei. [09:32] Ha     I don't like him. [09:34] Na     Oh, yeah. [09:36] Na     Last summer, Kazuya's calls     completely shut you— [09:39] Ha     Shut up. [09:39] Ha     Let's go. [09:41] Na     Well, see ya. [09:44] Mi     Sawamura. [09:45] Mi     As a fellow southpaw,     don't miss his pitching. [09:50] Ku     Last summer, in the semi-finals... SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship, Tokyo Qualifier SIGN    Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium [10:06] Az     You little... [10:09] Um     Strike! [10:11] Um     Batter out! [10:26] Mi     He's our fated rival. [10:29] Mi     If we don't take him down, [10:32] Mi     we can't go to nationals. [10:38] Um     Strike! [10:41] Mi     He's the second-year ace     of Inashiro Vocational High School. [10:44] Mi     Mei Narumiya. [10:48] Um     Strike! [10:55] SC     Wh-What are you doing? [10:57] SC     You've gotta swing to hit it! [11:00] S1     Even if you say that,     what pitch do I aim at? [11:09] C1     Shuhoku have been picking up speed in the     East District, but they're being dominated. SIGN    Shuhoku      Inashiro [11:14] C2     He's given up five hits in six innings, [11:17] C2     but he gets outs when he needs them. [11:19] C3     He really has the presence of an ace. [11:23] Is     That annoying brat... [11:25] Is     He wasn't going     all out in the first half. [11:27] Is     He just stepped up his game. [11:30] Yu     Yeah. [11:34] Yu     A sharp slider, [11:37] Yu     a forkball that almost     goes into the ground, [11:39] Yu     and what makes those      breaking balls come to life... [11:46] Yu     is his fastball with a top speed of 148 km/h. [11:56] Yu     Vertical and horizontal breaks,     in addition to a powerful fastball. [12:01] Yu     A truly exemplary pitcher. [12:10] Mi     Hey, watch closely. [12:13] Ch     Looks like they understand how     complete his pitching style is. [12:19] Mi     As an opponent, [12:22] Mi     there really isn't anyone     worse to play against. [12:27] Na     They're watching. [12:29] Na     They're watching with     hilarious faces. [12:33] Na     I really want to play them. [12:36] Na     There's nothing better than     surprising the batter before me. [12:43] Ha     Hey, now. [12:44] Ha     You're throwing that here? [12:46] Ha     The coach told us not     to throw it, you know? SIGN    Let me throw SIGN    I'm throwing SIGN    I want to throw [12:57] Ha     He's not changing his mind. [12:59] Ha     Don't blame me... [13:01] Ha     ...if the coach gets mad. [13:05] S1     Damn. [13:06] S1     I'm just going to go for his fastball. [13:11] Na     Here's a little special gift. [13:13] Na     Watch closely. [13:24] S1     The ball isn't... [13:27] S1     here yet. [13:29] Um     Strike! Batter out! [13:35] Is     A... [13:36] Is     ...changeup? [13:38] Na     Yay! [13:41] Sa     What was that half-assed throw? [13:45] Fu     How did he miss that slow pitch? [13:51] Sa     Huh? [13:53] Sa     What's wrong, guys? [13:55] I1     Nice, Mei. [13:56] Na     Thanks! [13:57] I2     Nice pitch, Mei. [14:04] IC     I thought I told you not     to give away any new information. [14:09] IC     I'm switching you out this inning. [14:11] Na     What? [14:12] Na     Seriously? [14:15] Is     Damn, that wasn't even funny. [14:18] Is     He already has a good fastball, [14:20] Is     and both vertical and     horizontal breaks. [14:22] Is     Now he has an off-speed pitch? [14:26] Is     That brat. [14:27] Is     Just how good is he going to get? [14:32] Na     Masa-san. [14:34] Na     I'm getting replaced. [14:36] Na     But I'm the ace. [14:37] Ha     Of course you are, stupid. [14:40] Ha     Didn't you throw it knowing     this would happen? [14:44] Ha     You've been working hard     this past year to win nationals. [14:49] Ha     I don't think it was wrong of you     to show Seido your determination. [14:54] Na     Right? [14:56] Na     I've been working hard. [14:58] Ha     But don't say so yourself. [15:01] Ha     Man, you're so small. [15:03] Ha     But we've gotten better because     of experience from last year. [15:08] Na     And we'll continue to get even better. [15:12] Ha     Those guys haven't even     gone up on stage yet. [15:18] Ha     But we've experienced     it first-hand. [15:21] Na     The stage of nationals. [15:27] Is     I want to hit him. [15:28] Is     His overconfident     face makes me mad! [15:30] Ry     Make sure you hit him with a ball. [15:33] Ma     I'm going to hit in today's game. [15:37] Ku     I'm getting excited. [15:39] Ch     There has to be     a weakness somewhere. [15:42] Ch     I have to find it. [15:43] Mi     You probably threw it to scare us,     but it's not that easy, Mei. [15:49] Mi     We don't get scared that easily. [15:55] Sa     We haven't lost! [15:56] Sa     I don't quite know exactly what,     but we haven't lost! [15:59] Sa     I really need to hurry up and     become a part of this team! [16:03] Ha     I need to train even harder. [16:06] Fu     I won't lose. [16:12] Ta     Miyuki. [16:13] Ta     Let's go warm up. [16:15] Ta     You should check out how I'm     throwing today in the bullpen. [16:21] Ta     So you'll know how to call the plays. [16:31] Mi     Tanba-san. SIGN    Seido     Shuhoku SIGN    Round Robin Game 3 [16:48] Um     Strike! Batter out! [16:50] Mi     Nice pitch. [16:53] Ha     Have to say, it's gonna be hard to hit     a curve ball that drops so much. [16:57] Na     Not to mention, there aren't many     pitchers who can throw that. [17:02] Mi     He's doing really well. [17:04] Mi     He's controlling his curve ball     almost perfectly. [17:08] Mi     We don't need any balls. [17:09] Mi     Let's let him hit, Tanba-san. [17:15] Ku     Ryo-san! [17:17] Um     Out! [17:18] Ma     All right! A double play! [17:20] Ku     Nice, shortstop! [17:21] Sa     Nice pitch, Tanba! [17:23] IC     He's throwing efficiently     without any unnecessary balls. [17:27] Ha     Yes. [17:28] Ha     He's throwing his curve ball     at all the right moments. [17:31] IC     And the one behind his pitching is... [17:34] IC     ...that catcher, who's making the calls. [17:37] Re     After five innings,     he's thrown forty-three pitches. [17:41] Re     He's pacing well, so far. [17:45] Ch     Nice pitch, Tanba. [17:53] (Flashback) Ta     Miyuki. [17:54] (Flashback) Ta     Let's go warm up. [17:58] (Flashback) Ta     So you'll know how     to call the plays. [18:02] Ch     Did Inashiro's game     light a fire under you? [18:05] Ch     Did you feel that Miyuki's calls     were necessary for you to pitch well? [18:10] Ch     It was the first time     you approached him. [18:17] Mi     He's definitely throwing     with a good rhythm, [18:20] Mi     but Miyuki hasn't asked     for a forkball even once, so far. [18:24] Mi     Does he not see any use for it? [18:29] Mi     Tanba-san. [18:32] Mi     I think... [18:33] Mi     ...they're going to start focusing     on a certain pitch soon. [18:37] Mi     I'll start asking for forkballs next inning. [18:42] Mi     One of the objectives in today's game     is to throw a complete game. [18:47] Mi     We've been able to keep     your pitch count low, [18:50] Mi     so let's take this chance     to make this game ours. [18:53] Mi     He's been... [18:54] Mi     ...planning this from the start? [18:57] Mi     The second half is the real battle. [19:02] Sa     He sounds like an actual catcher. [19:04] Sa     Is he the same guy who only     asked for inside throws? [19:07] Fu     He didn't make any calls to me. [19:10] Ha     I guess it depends on the pitcher. [19:14] Ta     I thought you weren't asking for it [19:16] Ta     because you weren't confident     you could catch it. [19:20] Ta     Try and catch it, if you can. [19:35] C1     Can't Isashiki hit without a roar? [19:38] C2     The batters are doing well, like always. [19:41] C3     They're doing better than usual     because of Inashiro's last game. SIGN    Seido     Shuhoku [19:46] S1     Damn. [19:51] S1     Just where am I supposed to throw? SIGN    Seido     Shuhoku [19:57] Na     Man, it's so boring. [19:59] Na     I already know that Seido can hit. [20:03] Na     I wish I could see Furuya throw. [20:06] Na     You're not working     hard enough, Shuhoku! [20:08] Na     Make Seido bring out     the pitcher I want! [20:11] Ha     You're still talking about him? [20:14] Ha     People have the impression     that Seido doesn't have good pitchers, [20:17] Ha     but both Tanba and Kawakami     are good pitchers. [20:20] Ha     Stay focused and watch until the end. [20:23] Na     But he self-destructs in the second half... [20:26] Na     ...even though he can throw really well. [20:29] Na     It's hard to watch as a pitcher myself. [20:37] Na     He just made eye contact. [20:38] Ha     Stop hiding. [20:40] SC     Okay, go for the fastballs. [20:43] SC     Do not swing at his curve balls. [21:01] Ta     Right off the bat? [21:03] Ta     You little! [21:07] S1     Yes! A fastball! [21:15] S1     It dropped? [21:20] Mi     Following the same     path as a fastball, [21:22] Mi     it drops right in front of     the batter like a sinker. [21:26] Mi     To be honest, [21:27] Mi     I didn't think it would be this amazing     until I caught it personally, [21:31] Mi     Tanba-san. [21:33] I1     Hey, who knew he could     throw a forkball? [21:36] I2     It was pretty fast, too. [21:41] Ha     I told you to stay focused. [21:44] Ha     Everyone who wants to go     to the nationals is desperate. [21:50] Ha     If you take them lightly, [21:52] Ha     we just might end up     getting preyed upon. [23:36] Mi     I wasn't expecting your forkball [23:37] Mi     to be at such a high level. [23:39] Ta     Miyuki, can we focus on     throwing more forkballs? [23:42] Ta     I want to have it down before summer. [23:44] Sa     Wow. [23:45] Sa     The third-years are putting so much     into their last tournament. [23:49] Mi     But then, something terrible happens. [23:52] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Emergency. SIGN     Emergency [23:55] Sa     Let's win the national title! 20 - Emergency Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Mi     I think... [00:02] Mi     ...they're going to start focusing     on a certain pitch soon. [00:05] Mi     I'll start asking for forkballs next inning. [00:11] Ta     Right off the bat? [00:13] Ta     You little! [00:17] S1     Yes! A fastball! [00:22] S1     It dropped? [00:27] Mi     Following the same     path as a fastball, [00:29] Mi     it drops right in front of     the batter like a sinker. [00:33] Mi     To be honest, [00:34] Mi     I didn't think it would be this amazing     until I caught it personally, [00:38] Mi     Tanba-san. SIGN    Emergency [02:14] Um     Strike! Batter out! [02:18] Yu     Nice pitch! [02:20] Ma     Nice pitch! [02:21] Ta     I can do this. [02:24] Ta     My pitching... [02:26] Ta     ...is good. [02:29] Mi     In terms of speed and angle, [02:31] Mi     it was the best I could've imagined. [02:33] Mi     Now, it's much easier to call     plays in the second half, [02:37] Mi     Tanba-san. [02:39] Sa     Wow! [02:41] Fu     I want to throw. [02:43] Ot     Tanba's really looking well! [02:45] Ot     He's doing well with Miyuki, too! [02:48] Ch     Looks like he's prepared      well for the summer. [02:52] Ch     It's a huge improvement     over his forkball I know. [02:56] Re     True, he's doing well so far. [02:59] Re     But... SIGN    Yokohama     Seido [03:01] Re     Tanba-kun's biggest weakness     is his fragility after he gives away a hit. [03:07] Re     The question is whether     or not he can conquer it. SIGN    Seido Shuhoku [03:17] Ta     Miyuki. [03:20] Ta     Let's focus on throwing more     forkballs the last three innings. [03:26] Mi     I think that pitch alone     was effective enough. [03:30] Mi     Do we really need to throw     more with Inashiro watching? [03:36] Mi     His pitch slows down in the second half. [03:39] Mi     I don't want to use the forkball too much, [03:41] Mi     as it requires a lot of grip strength. [03:44] Mi     We should use the forkball to scare them, [03:46] Mi     but I think it's best     to center the plays [03:49] Mi     around your fastball and curveball. [03:51] Ta     No, I want to throw forkballs. [03:54] Ta     I don't have a lot of opportunities     left to throw them in a real game. [04:04] Ku     Oh, come on. [04:05] Ku     I thought they were doing well, [04:07] Ku     but it looks like they're     not on the same page at all. [04:12] Ka     Tanba. [04:14] Ka     Are you saying that as     a pitcher representing the team? [04:18] Ka     Or are you saying that for your     own good as a baseball player? [04:25] Ka     Which is it? [04:26] Ka     Tell me. [04:30] Ka     If... [04:31] Ka     ...you're saying it for your own good, [04:35] Ka     then I can't give you the ace number. [04:43] Ot     But, Coach! [04:50] Ta     I think it's both. [04:52] Ot     Hey, Tanba! [04:53] Ot     What are you saying? [04:54] Ta     I know... [04:56] Ta     I tend to put myself     down in the second half, [05:00] Ta     and I understand that Miyuki     is thinking about me. [05:06] Ta     But if I don't conquer my weakness     with my own strength, [05:10] Ta     I can't stand on the mound with confidence. [05:14] Ta     It is in order to become the true ace. [05:17] Ta     That is my honest answer. [05:28] Yu     Tanba. [05:30] Ku     Tanba-san. [05:35] Mi     Very well. [05:37] Mi     If that's the case, [05:39] Mi     I'm with you all the way     until the very end. [05:42] Mi     I can't ignore a pitcher's opinion... [05:45] Mi     ...when it's this strong. [05:47] Is     Where did you learn     to talk big like that? [05:50] Is     If you give up a run now, [05:52] Is     you'd better take responsibility. [05:53] Is     You'll shave your head all the way! [05:57] Ry     Oh, that's good. [05:58] Ry     I'm in. [05:59] Yu     I'm in. [06:01] Ku     Or you could grow     your hair long. [06:04] Ot     Hey! Knock it off! [06:06] Ch     You give up a run, you shave your head. [06:08] Ch     You lose two runs,     you shave your eyebrows, too. [06:12] Ch     I'll write it down. [06:14] Ot     Chris! Not you, too! [06:18] Ku     Chris-senpai, you're awesome! [06:20] Ch     Three runs, and you     grow your hair long? [06:23] Re     Tanba-kun... [06:25] Re     was tall when he joined, [06:27] Re     and we had high hopes     for him as a pitcher. [06:30] Re     But he was extremely shy, [06:32] Re     and couldn't even look us      in the eyes sometimes. [06:36] Re     But look at him now. [06:37] Ta     I'm always ready, sir. [06:40] Re     With summer right around the corner, [06:42] Re     it looks like he'll be ready just in time. [06:51] Sa     It's not about proving myself. [06:55] Sa     The one everyone recognizes... [06:58] Sa     ...is the ace. [07:00] Fu     Trust... [07:07] Um     Next batter! [07:08] Um     Hurry up, please. [07:10] Sa     Oh, Tanba-senpai's up next. [07:12] Ot     We're sorry. [07:13] Ot     He'll be there in a second. [07:15] Sa     When did Shirasu-senpai get on base? [07:19] Sh     You weren't watching? [07:20] Sa     And Sakai-senpai is back in the dugout. [07:22] Sa     Shut up! [07:24] Sa     I'm sorry I hit straight to third base. [07:26] Is     Tanba! [07:27] Is     Hit it! [07:28] Is     But don't try too hard! [07:30] Ry     It'll affect your pitching! [07:32] Ta     Damn. [07:33] Ta     Those guys don't think I'll hit. [07:39] Ta     I want to play baseball     for as long as possible. [07:43] Ta     I want to win... [07:45] Ta     ...as many times as possible. [07:49] Ta     I don't want to see     the days I devoted to baseball [07:52] Ta     go down the drain. [07:55] Ta     Everything is about getting to the stage. [07:59] Ta     We're definitely going... [08:03] Ta     ...to nationals. [08:05] Ku     Tanba-san's determined to hit. [08:08] Mi     Though I hope he strikes out,     so it won't affect his pitching. [08:17] S1     Why? [08:19] S1     What makes us so different from them? SIGN    Seido Shuhoku [08:25] S1     We've been working hard     for the past three years, too. [08:30] S1     Damn it. [08:32] S1     Damn it! [08:35] S1     You've gotta be     kidding me! Damn it! [08:38] S1     You've gotta be— [08:41] S1     Crap. [08:42] S1     The ball slipped out     because of the sweat. [09:18] C1     Hey, didn't that hit his face? [09:20] C2     Right in the face as he was about to swing. [09:23] C3     That fall didn't look very good. [09:25] Re     Director Ota, get the car! [09:27] Ot     Right away. [09:28] Ka     Don't move, Tanba. [09:29] Ta     I'm fine. [09:31] Ta     I can stand. [09:32] Ka     Just stay put. [09:33] Ka     Where's the stretcher? [09:36] C1     It was Chris last year. [09:38] C1     This year, it's Tanba. [09:40] C2     Not even luck is on Seido's side. [09:43] SC     I am terribly sorry. [09:46] SC     Especially right before summer. [09:51] Ka     It was an accident     that happened during a game. [09:54] Ka     It's not your pitcher's fault. [09:58] Ka     However, would it be okay... [10:01] Ka     ...if we ended this game here? [10:04] SC     Yes, that's perfectly fine. [10:06] Ka     I'm sorry about this after     you came all this way. [10:13] IC     Hey, let's get ready to leave. [10:15] I1     Y-Yes, sir. [10:16] Na     I feel really bad for them, [10:19] Na     but I didn't get to see Furuya pitch. [10:23] Ha     Tanba. [10:26] IC     With the summer right     around the corner, [10:28] IC     I'm sure this accident will     heavily influence the team. [10:34] IC     I'm truly disappointed, Kataoka-san. [10:38] IC     I wanted to play you in the     prelims in your best condition. [11:01] Ma     The tournament drawings     are today, right? [11:03] Sa     Yeah. [11:04] Sa     Tetsu and the director are going. [11:07] Is     I see. [11:09] Is     It's really going to start. [11:12] Is     This is our last summer... SIGN    Faculty Office [11:20] Re     I'm sure everyone's already heard     about Tanba-kun's condition. [11:24] Re     People are more shaken up      than I'd imagined. [11:27] Re     If we don't get them to switch gears,     they may not be able to recover. [11:32] Ot     I've just returned, Coach. [11:36] Ot     The brackets for the summer are set. [11:45] Sa     There are so many schools. [11:47] Ha     Tokyo's split up into east and west,     so it's not that bad. [11:52] Ha     There are much more competitive     districts in the nation. [11:56] Fu     Five games to get to the final. [11:59] P1     We won't play Inashiro until the final. [12:02] P2     We'll play Ichidai in the quarter-final. [12:06] Ku     Are the upperclassmen     going to be okay? [12:09] Ku     They've looked completely     defeated since yesterday. [12:12] Mi     Considering they've been training     together all these years, [12:15] Mi     what happened yesterday     must've really hit them hard. [12:18] Mi     It had to happen... [12:20] Mi     ...when we were supposed to heighten     our spirits for the summer. [12:27] Ka     I'm sure you've all heard, [12:29] Ka     but Tanba's chin was cracked      by the accident yesterday. [12:34] Ka     Luckily, it's not a complete fracture, [12:36] Ka     and his brain was not affected, either. [12:39] Ka     But he might not make it to the prelims. [12:46] Ka     To be honest, I still feel unsettled. [12:51] Ka     He was finally starting     to recognize his position as the ace, [12:54] Ka     so I'm sure he's feeling     upset about it as well. [13:00] Ka     This is my sincere opinion     as the coach of this team, [13:03] Ka     and the decision was not influenced     by my personal emotions. [13:07] Ka     I am giving the ace number to Tanba. [13:10] Ka     Until he comes back, [13:12] Ka     we will fight the battles as one team! [13:18] Ka     With that in mind,     Kawakami is a must, but... [13:21] Ka     ...Furuya and Sawamura. [13:24] Ka     You two first-years will be     playing more frequently, as well. [13:30] Ka     When that happens, I want the     third-years to take the reins, [13:32] Ka     and help support these two. [13:41] Ka     Let's do this. [13:42] Ka     Yes, sir! [13:46] Re     Who knows if Tanba-kun can     come back in his best state. [13:52] Re     But this type of accident [13:55] Re     can sometimes help unite the team. [14:00] Re     If we can achieve that... [14:03] Fu     I need... [14:05] Fu     ...stamina roll. [14:07] Sa     I'll... get to play? [14:11] Sa     But... [14:16] Sa     Am I even ready... [14:18] Sa     ...to play in his stead? [14:22] Ch     Looks like you know     what you're missing. [14:27] Ch     Then it should be fine. [14:30] Ch     Miyuki. [14:33] Ch     I think you understand,     but we don't have time. [14:36] Ch     We have to focus on training     their fielding and ball control. [14:42] Mi     Indeed. [14:45] Ch     Let's get them ready by summer. [14:53] Ch     It's simple, [14:55] Ch     but it's the best way to get the     feeling on your fingertips down. [14:58] Ch     From now on, [15:00] Ch     do this whenever you have time. [15:01] Sa     Yes, sir. SIGN    Pivot-Leg Jumps [15:09] Ch     One-legged jumps to strengthen     your pivoting leg. [15:12] Ch     Jump straight up and     pause at the landing. [15:14] Sa     Yes, sir! [15:16] Sa     Can we really be doing something     so basic when we don't have time? [15:21] Fu     I want to pitch more. SIGN    Lunge & Turn [15:26] Ch     Lunge and turn. [15:27] Ch     Push the ground with your     foot and turn your hips. [15:31] Ch     This is a necessary     action in pitching. [15:33] Sa     Yes, sir! SIGN    Thera-Band Training SIGN    Dumbbell Training SIGN    Menko Exercise [15:48] Ch     Okay. [15:49] Ch     Next, go join situational     field practice. [15:53] Ch     We'll have a thorough     meeting on fielding. [15:56] Sa     Yes, sir! [15:58] Fu     Thorough... [16:00] Ch     We don't have time,     but don't rush. [16:07] Ch     You lack many things both     physically and technically. [16:12] Ch     But rushing won't help     you attain them sooner. [16:16] Ch     First, you recover     from the camp. [16:19] Ch     Then we'll selectively strengthen     what you need for pitching. [16:24] Ch     Now, go practice your fielding     like it's a real game. [16:29] Sa     Chris-senpai. [16:33] Sa     That's right. [16:35] Sa     He always... [16:36] Sa     ...coaches in our best interest. [16:40] Sa     We just need to trust     him and follow him. [16:43] Sa     Yes, sir, Chris-senpai! [16:45] Fu     Yes, sir. [16:46] Ch     Don't forget to study, too. [16:49] Ch     Finals are coming up. [16:56] Sa     Substitute x = y, and... [16:59] Sa     I'm lost. [17:00] Sa     I don't know anything. [17:04] Ka     If you fail, you have to take the makeup. [17:06] Ka     The more makeups you need,     the less practice you get, [17:10] Ka     and you won't get to play in the games. [17:12] Sa     A-Are you serious? SIGN    The other classroom [17:15] Ha     Stop. [17:16] Ha     Learn to face reality. [17:18] Sa     Ka-Kanemaru! [17:20] Sa     Help me out here! [17:22] Sa     My head's already full from     Chris-senpai's baseball lessons! [17:27] Ho     It's your fault for always     slacking on schoolwork! [17:31] Ka     I guess I could help you     out with your studies. [17:36] Ka     Chris-senpai asked     me to help, too. [17:40] Ka     And I hate to admit it, [17:42] Ka     but he's... [17:44] Ka     ...really doing his best. [17:48] Ka     We don't have much     time until summer. [17:50] Ka     And you really might have     to play in the games. [17:54] Ka     I don't care if you just     cram it or whatever, [17:56] Ka     but stuff everything into your head! [18:02] Ho     Kanemaru. [18:04] Ka     You're not just     representing the team. [18:09] Ka     You're representing all     us first-years, too. [18:27] Re     The team, as a whole,     isn't shouting very much. [18:30] Re     Perhaps they haven't     fully switched gears yet. [18:38] Ka     Get Yuki and Isashiki. [18:46] Ka     Do you... [18:47] Ka     ...understand what the team's situation is? [18:51] Yu     Yes. [18:52] Is     Yes. [18:54] Ka     Then... [18:56] Ka     ...why aren't you two     the first ones shouting? [19:00] Ka     You're the top players of the team. [19:08] Ka     With Tanba's incident, [19:10] Ka     the entire team is feeling down. [19:14] Ka     Shouldn't you third-years be     the ones firing up the team? [19:25] Ka     Yuki. [19:26] Ka     Isashiki. [19:28] Ka     You two... [19:30] Ka     ...should do pitching practice in the     bullpen every day starting today. [19:40] Ka     In reality, [19:41] Ka     after the camp, we should be switching     to a lighter training menu. [19:46] Ka     But in order to win     with this current team, [19:49] Ka     we're going to need     your strength even more. [19:53] Ka     I know I'm putting a lot on your     plates with more practice as well, [19:58] Ka     but no one else can do it. [20:06] Fu     No pitching practice today either... [20:08] Sa     I'm allowed to go running, right? [20:18] Is     How's that, Miyuki? [20:20] Is     Like my bazooka ball? [20:24] Mi     They're all balls, sir. [20:26] Is     What? [20:27] Yu     Ironic that you throw     strikes from the outfield. [20:31] Yu     Move aside, Jun. [20:33] Yu     This is how you throw a strike. [20:36] Is     You throw like a fielder, too. [20:39] Mi     Jun-san's looking lively again. [20:43] Mi     So that's what the coach was going for. [20:47] Mi     They both have a high     sense of responsibility. [20:50] Mi     If the coach says it's for the team, [20:52] Mi     of course, they wouldn't     stay feeling down. [20:55] Is     What's wrong, Kawakami? [20:56] Is     If you're not gonna     throw, let's switch! [20:59] Ka     I will! [21:01] Ka     Miyauchi-senpai, I'm going. [21:03] Mi     Just hurry up and throw! [21:05] Mi     And... [21:07] Mi     to provoke the actual pitchers. [21:14] Ch     What's wrong? [21:16] Sa     Yuki-senpai and     Isashiki-senpai are... [21:19] Ch     No matter what you say,     you're not pitching today. [21:23] Ch     More importantly, we need to reflect     on your field practice today. [21:30] Ch     Tanba. [21:32] Ta     You'd better come back     to the first-string. [21:39] Ch     This time, we'll be the ones waiting. [21:43] Ch     For our ace... [21:45] Ch     ...to come back. [21:52] Ka     You're representing all     us first-years, too. [21:56] Sa     I don't have a choice. [21:59] Sa     I have to get ready by summer! [23:36] Mi     We still don't know when our ace,     Tanba-san, can come back. [23:38] Mi     We'll have to get by with     what we have for a while. [23:41] Sa     There's another obstacle     standing tall in our way! [23:44] Sa     The final exams! [23:45] Sa     Will Furuya and I manage     to get passing grades? [23:48] Mi     And the summer district     tournament begins! [23:50] Mi     The battle for nationals is on! [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     To the Dream Stage. SIGN    To the Dream Stage [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! [23:58] ---      21 - To the Dream Stage Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [00:01] Wa     What, really? [00:03] Wa     You're really in the first-string, Eijun? [00:06] Wa     When I told everyone about it,     they were so happy! [00:11] Wa     They were saying,     "Ei-chan really is our hero!" [00:17] Wa     If your school keeps winning, [00:20] Wa     we'll go cheer you on! [00:23] Wa     Good luck, Eijun! [00:29] Ka     You think I can't see you texting? [00:31] Ka     Do you even know     what you need to do? SIGN    No Fail Marks!! [00:34] Sa     Well... I couldn't resist     escaping from reality. [00:36] Ka     I'm leaving! [00:38] Sa     W-Wait! [00:40] Sa     Kanemaru! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field SIGN    To the Dream Stage [02:13] Is     Yeah! Bring it on! [02:16] P1     Uh... You have way too     much motivation, Jun-san. [02:22] Is     I'll hit and hit and hit and hit! [02:24] Is     I'll be the one leading the way. [02:27] Is     Fly away! [02:28] Is     To infinity and beyond! [02:30] P1     Jun-san, that's a pop fly to third. [02:32] P1     That's all. [02:36] P2     Tetsu-san's just been standing     there with a bat for ten minutes. [02:41] P3     He has that untouchable aura... [03:03] Yu     All right. [03:04] Yu     That was a good practice. [03:06] P3     How's that possible? [03:08] P2     Captain and Jun-san     look really pumped up. [03:10] P3     Yeah, we gotta shout more, too. [03:16] Ma     In the Osaka/Kiryu game, [03:18] Ma     I couldn't follow up on Tetsu,     who was strategically walked. [03:22] Ma     I stopped our offensive momentum. [03:25] Ma     I have to give everything     I've got for my last tournament. [03:29] Ma     I don't want any regrets. [03:36] Ka     The harder you try to swing,     the less power you'll get. [03:41] Ka     Try to remember the game [03:43] Ka     where you hit Sawamura's     pitch out of the park. [03:47] Ma     That game. [03:51] Ka     Even if you make your swing smaller,     it won't kill your power. [03:56] Ka     It was none other than     yourself who proved that. [04:02] Ka     Be more confident in your swing. [04:08] Ma     You're kidding. [04:09] Ma     He hits really well. [04:12] Re     He's just as good as his brother,     Ryosuke-kun, in hitting the ball squarely. [04:16] Re     And he's made countless     clutch plays in practice games. [04:21] Re     Moreover, when he stands     in the batter's box, [04:23] Re     you can expect him     to do something meaningful. [04:27] Re     His presence in the dugout gets     the other players motivated, as well. [04:33] Ry     He's swinging patiently. [04:36] Ry     Feels like you can hit anything     in that state, doesn't it? [04:41] Ry     Though... [04:42] Ry     I'm not giving you my place on the field. [04:49] Fu     Yes. [04:50] Mi     You don't learn, do you? [04:52] Mi     Want to stop? [04:54] Mi     Did you already forget     the game against Kiryu? [04:57] Mi     You're not going to throw well      if you're too tense. [05:01] Mi     Just throw low and carefully. [05:04] Mi     What you need right now     is control and pacing. [05:09] Fu     Stamina roll. [05:11] Fu     Low and careful... [05:18] Fu     The ball flew just now. [05:21] Fu     But I threw lightly. [05:27] Mi     Nice throw. [05:29] Mi     Don't forget that feeling. [05:32] Ch     Good job, Furuya. [05:33] Ch     Until Tanba comes back, [05:36] Ch     you and Kawakami will be really busy. [05:39] Ch     You want to avoid     needlessly getting tired. [05:49] Sa     How's this? [05:51] Sa     Why do I have to throw into the net? [05:55] Sa     Am I considered useless? [05:58] Ch     You're inconsistent in how     much you raise your foot. [06:02] Ch     That's why your releasing     point is inconsistent. [06:05] Ch     You need to solidify your form. [06:08] Sa     Yes, sir. [06:09] Ch     You don't have anything     other than a fastball. [06:13] Ch     So ball control is your biggest priority. [06:20] Ch     The other thing is... [06:23] Ch     ...how he holds the ball. [06:26] Ch     Depending on how I teach him, [06:27] Ch     I can finely tune     the weapon he already has. [06:33] Sa     What is it? [06:36] Ch     Nothing. [06:37] Ch     Just solidify your form. [06:39] Sa     Yes, sir. [06:40] Ch     Don't rush. [06:42] Ch     Right now, we're the only ones... [06:44] Ch     ...who can keep him on a leash. [06:49] Ha     Senpai! [06:51] Ha     There's something amazing     happening at the campus! [06:55] Ha     The brass band and cheerleaders     are all practicing! [07:06] Ta     We can't lose to them. [07:09] Ta     Let's work hard. [07:11] Ha     Yes! [07:14] Ha     The only thing we can do is support     the players with everything we have, but... [07:22] Ta     Wait, Haruno! [07:23] Ta     Didn't you leave to get ice? [07:25] Ta     Where's the ice? [07:26] Ha     Oh, no! I'm sorry! [07:28] Ha     I got distracted by the cheer practice! [07:30] Ta     Hurry up and go! [07:32] Ha     Yes! [07:37] Ka     How's the injury doing? [07:40] Ta     Good. [07:41] Ta     The pain has decreased significantly. [07:44] Ta     Please let me join practice,     starting tomorrow. [07:47] Ot     Wh-What are you saying, Tanba? [07:49] Ot     It may not be swollen,     but it's still cracked! [07:51] Ot     I know how you feel,     but don't push yourself! [07:54] Ta     I don't want to hinder the team     any more than I already have. [08:02] Ot     Tanba... [08:03] Re     Tanba-kun... [08:07] Ka     The quarter final. [08:10] Ka     Come back by the quarter final where     we'll most likely face Ichidai Third High. [08:15] Ka     In your best condition. [08:20] Ka     Everyone is fighting,     believing you'll be back. [08:25] Ka     So you need to trust them, too. [08:35] Sa     It's a miracle! [08:36] Sa     Kanemaru, take a look! [08:38] Sa     I aced this test! [08:40] Ka     You just barely passed on all of them. [08:44] Ka     I'm so glad I focused on key topics. [08:47] Ka     Though I guess he did work hard. [08:49] Sa     My personal best. [08:54] Ha     Don't worry. [08:55] Ha     They'll let you take the     make-up before the tournament. [09:00] Ka     I'll be passing out your numbers. [09:03] Ka     Come take your number as I call you. [09:06] Ka     First, number 1. [09:08] Ka     Koichiro Tanba! [09:13] Ta     The ace number [09:16] Ta     when I can't even play? [09:20] Ka     What's wrong? [09:21] Ka     Hurry up and come get it. [09:23] Ta     Yes, sir. [09:27] Ka     Don't rush. [09:29] Ka     Get better carefully. [09:42] Is     Wait! Why did you shave your head? [09:45] Ta     Well, I couldn't throw until the end. [09:48] Is     Way to be serious! [09:51] Ku     You look good, Tanba-san. [09:54] Ry     You're not shaving your eyebrows? [09:55] Ta     Stop. [09:57] Ka     Continuing. [09:59] Ka     Number 2, Kazuya Miyuki. [10:02] Mi     Yes, sir. [10:03] Ka     Number 3, Tetsuya Yuki. [10:05] Yu     I humbly accept. [10:08] Ka     Number 4, Ryosuke Kominato. [10:11] Ry     Yes, sir. [10:12] Ka     Number 5, Toru Masuko. [10:14] Ma     Yes, sir. [10:16] Ka     Number 6, Yoichi Kuramochi. [10:18] Ku     Thank you! [10:20] Ka     Number 7, Ichiro Sakai. [10:23] Sa     Yes, sir! [10:24] Ka     Number 8, Jun Isashiki. [10:26] Is     Yeah! [10:28] Ka     Number 9, Kenjiro Shirasu. [10:30] Sh     I'll do my best. [10:32] Ka     Number 10, Norifumi Kawakami. [10:34] Ka     Yes, sir. [10:35] Ka     Number 11, Satoru Furuya. [10:39] Ka     Make sure you take the make-up tests. SIGN    Shock! SIGN    Glance SIGN    Glance [10:43] Fu     Make-ups... [10:45] P1     He's 11? [10:47] P2     He was 18 in spring,     so that's a big step up. [10:52] Ka     Number 12, Keisuke Miyauchi. [10:54] Mi     Yes, sir! [10:57] Ka     Number 13, Masa'aki Kadota. [10:59] Ka     Yes, sir! [11:01] Ka     Number 14, Fumiya Kusunoki. [11:03] Ku     Yes, sir! [11:04] Ka     Number 15, Shoji Higasa. [11:06] Hi     Aye, sir! [11:07] Ka     Number 16, Shin Tanaka. [11:10] Ta     Yes, sir. [11:11] Ka     Number 17, Naoki Endo. [11:13] En     Yes, sir. [11:14] Ka     Number 18, Kunio Yamazaki. [11:17] Ya     Aye. [11:18] Ka     Number 19, Haruichi Kominato. [11:22] Ka     And lastly, number 20. [11:26] Ka     Eiju— [11:27] Sa     Yes, sir! [11:30] Ka     That was quick. [11:31] Sa     Thank you very much! [11:33] Ku     That idiot! [11:34] Ku     He said yes before     the coach called him! [11:36] Mi     My stomach hurts. [11:38] Sa     Thank god. [11:40] Sa     I have my number. [11:43] Sa     It's still two digits right now, [11:45] Sa     but I'll get to that one number, someday. [11:49] Ka     For scorekeeper... [11:50] Ka     Chris, can you do it? [11:54] Ch     Yes, sir. [11:56] Ka     And the managers. [11:58] Ka     You've all been a great help. [12:04] Ha     Game uniforms? [12:07] Ka     You'll cheer on the team     from the bleachers [12:09] Ka     as part of the team, won't you? [12:21] Yu     Hey, you're crying, Takako-senpai. [12:23] Ta     No, I'm not! [12:25] Ha     I understand. [12:26] Ha     I know how you feel! [12:27] Ta     Shut up! [12:30] Ka     I'm sure you all understand, but there's     no second chance in high school baseball. [12:34] Ka     Our hard work and the sweat     and tears we've shed... [12:37] Ka     ...have all been for this summer! [12:45] VP     We came to say good luck,     but it doesn't look like we can intrude. [12:50] Pr     Y-Yeah. [12:52] Ka     All right. [12:53] Ka     Do the usual. [12:54] Yu     Yes, sir. [13:00] Sa     Wait, how do we do this? [13:02] Is     Tanba, don't shout. [13:06] Yu     Who are we? [13:07] Te     Seido, the champions! [13:08] Yu     Who's shed the most sweat? [13:10] Te     Seido! [13:11] Yu     Shed the most tears? [13:13] Te     Seido! [13:14] Yu     Are you ready for the fight? [13:16] Te     Yes! [13:17] Yu     Bearing pride in our hearts,     we have just one goal! [13:20] Yu     The national championship! [13:22] Yu     Let's do this! [13:23] Te     Yeah! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium [13:44] An     We will now begin     the National High School SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship, Tokyo Qualifier [13:47] An     Baseball Championship     East and West Tokyo Qualifiers. [14:00] Na     It's hot, and it's cramped. [14:02] Na     And I can't see because of Masa-san... [14:05] Ha     Be quiet, Mei. [14:14] Za     There are way too many people here. [14:19] Sa     There are so many players! [14:21] Ha     The opening ceremony is      for both Tokyo East and West. [14:24] Ha     The West plays here,     starting with the semi-finals. [14:28] Ha     Coming back here should be our first goal. [14:31] Re     Two hundred and sixty schools in Tokyo. [14:35] Re     After just three weeks, only one school each     from East and West is chosen. [14:43] Re     The fierce summer battle to qualify     for nationals is about to begin. [14:53] Sa     Hey! [14:54] Sa     What are you doing? [14:55] Sa     It's cramped here, so stand up! [14:57] Fu     I'm tired from the crowd. [14:59] Sa     How weak are you? [15:05] P1     No, really. [15:11] Na     Tanba-san lost his hair     because of the ball to his face! [15:15] Ha     Don't hide behind me. [15:17] Ha     It scared us when it happened,     but looks like it wasn't too bad. [15:21] Is     Damn right it wasn't! [15:23] Is     Tanba's face is harder than iron! [15:25] Ta     Iron? [15:25] Is     It's not gonna lose to some baseball! [15:27] Te     Hard as rice crackers, even. [15:28] Ta     Rice crackers? [15:29] Ry     No, those would crack. [15:30] Is     Just get yourselves     pumped up before you play us! [15:34] Ha     You guys sure have a lot of energy. [15:35] Ha     I think you should drink some water. [15:38] Sa     Furuya, walk on your own! Damn it! [15:40] Fu     I can't. [15:42] Na     Furuya? [15:46] Na     He's Furuya? [15:49] Sa     Hey, the spy from Inajitsu! [15:51] Sa     Are you here to spy on us again? [15:54] Na     You're the one who started blabbing. [15:56] Na     Wait... [15:57] Na     You're on the first-string? [15:59] Sa     Indeed! [16:00] Mi     You need to zip your lips. [16:04] Ha     You guys had better not stumble     before you play us. [16:07] Is     Right back at ya! [16:11] Ha     At the final. [16:15] Yu     Yeah. [16:16] Yu     At the final. [16:24] Ha     We've been getting an awful lot of gifts lately. [16:27] Ha     Another three boxes came today. [16:30] Ta     The alumni come to watch every day, too. [16:34] Ta     So this is pretty normal every year. [16:37] Yu     We have a lot of alumni     who've played in nationals, too. [16:41] Ha     Really... [16:42] Ta     Though I'm sure it puts a lot     of pressure on the players. [16:51] Fu     First, I have to catch,     then I step on the base. [16:56] P1     Nice cover! SIGN    Feels good [16:58] Yu     That was good. [17:00] P2     Nice one, Furuya. [17:02] Fu     I did it. [17:05] Mi     Ball to third! [17:06] Mi     You can make it! [17:10] P1     Nice fielding! [17:12] P2     Not bad! [17:13] P3     Probably just a fluke! [17:15] Fu     Nice fluke. [17:16] Sa     You, too! [17:19] Re     Looks like their practice     is starting to pay off. [17:24] Re     The big question is if they     can do this in a real game. [17:31] P1     What are you doing? [17:32] P1     That went straight     to you, Kawakami! [17:33] P2     Don't rush it! [17:34] P2     Learn from the first-years! [17:36] Ka     I'm sorry! [17:37] Ka     One more, please! [17:39] Mi     Oh, man. [17:40] Mi     He's been stiff lately. [17:43] Mi     Now that I think about it, [17:44] Mi     he doesn't have much experience     as a starter in important games. [17:49] Mi     Could it be... [17:50] Mi     Not having Tanba-san here     is putting a lot of pressure on him? [18:00] Ch     Coach. [18:02] Ch     We went to watch the game. [18:04] Ch     Our first opponent is Maimon West. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [18:13] Ch     Uniform number 1, southpaw pitcher,     Masa'aki Kikunaga. [18:17] Ch     His fastest pitch is     a little under 130 km/h. [18:20] Ch     His breaking balls are curves and sliders. [18:23] Ch     He's a second-year who's been chosen     as the ace starting this summer. [18:27] Ch     He was in the outfield as a first-year. [18:30] Ch     His ball control isn't very good. [18:33] Ch     He's the second son     in a group of three siblings, [18:35] Ch     and his hobby is playing billiards. [18:37] Ch     His brother also plays baseball. [18:38] Sa     H-How much information     is in that notebook? SIGN    Byakko     Maimon [18:43] Ch     They bunt often, and they make     very few errors in defense. [18:47] Ch     They turn their chances into runs     and defend the lead until the end. [18:51] Ch     I would call them a defensive team. [18:54] Sa     The clean-up batter hits pop flies a lot. [18:57] Ku     The left outfielder     has a strong shoulder. [19:00] Ka     Okay, thank you. [19:03] Ka     The opponent is coming     with momentum after a win. [19:07] Ka     We must not underestimate them. [19:10] Ka     No matter who we play,     play the best you can! [19:13] Ka     If you do, victory will inevitably follow. [19:15] Te     Yes, sir! [19:17] Ka     As for the starting pitcher this game... [19:23] Sa     C-Could it be... [19:26] Ka     Furuya, we're going with you. [19:35] Ka     I know how important     the first game is. [19:37] Ka     But in order to get     through this tournament, [19:40] Ka     we'll need to cycle     through pitchers. [19:42] Ka     Kawakami. [19:45] Ka     You need to be ready... [19:47] Ka     ...to go out at any moment of the game. [19:50] Ka     You're the only one reliable     enough to take this role. [19:55] Ka     C-Coach... [19:58] Ka     Can you do it? [19:59] Ka     Yes, sir! [20:00] Mi     He didn't start Kawakami,     but not because he doesn't trust him. [20:05] Mi     In fact, it's because he trusts him [20:08] Mi     that he's putting him with     experience in the back. [20:12] Mi     By understanding your     role from the start, [20:15] Mi     you can focus on your own task [20:17] Mi     without feeling worried. SIGN    badump badump [20:20] Mi     And with Kawakami ready to go whenever, [20:23] Mi     Furuya can throw without     worrying about his stamina. [20:31] Sa     If that's the case, Mr. Coach! [20:33] Sa     Should I be ready to go out     whenever possible, as well?! [20:36] Ka     Hm? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [20:38] Ka     Yeah... [20:39] Ka     Something like that. [20:40] Sa     You don't sound sure! [20:44] Mi     Furuya. [20:46] Mi     You stay a little. [20:49] Sa     Damn it. [20:51] Sa     What is this feeling inside me? [20:53] Sa     I have to run! [20:55] Ha     I think I'll join you. [20:56] Ch     Sawamura. [20:58] Ch     I saw you in the bullpen today. [21:01] Ch     Your pivoting leg looks solid,     and your form's solidifying well. [21:05] Ch     Your control's a little weak, [21:06] Ch     but you're throwing more strikes now. [21:09] Sa     Chris-senpai! [21:13] Ch     You want to throw some? [21:14] Sa     Are you going to catch for me? [21:17] Ch     This is going to be the last thing... [21:20] Ch     ...I'll be able to teach you. SIGN    Maimon West High School [21:32] E1     How was it? [21:33] E1     Were people from Seido here today? [21:36] E2     Yes, they were recording the game. [21:39] E1     I bet they're looking down on us     because we're a public school. [21:43] E2     Coach Chiba, I'm not too sure about that. [21:46] E1     They are! [21:48] E1     I can already imagine their     faces turning pale at the game. [21:53] E1     Never underestimate your opponent. [21:56] E1     With me, Junichi Chiba, leading the way, [22:00] E1     Seido High School is hardly a threat! [23:36] Sa     The summer tournament     has finally begun! [23:38] Sa     We're up against     Maimon West High School! [23:41] Mi     We weren't underestimating     them a single bit, [23:42] Mi     but who would've     expected this surprise? [23:45] Fu     I won't let anyone hit. [23:47] Sa     Hey, Furuya! [23:48] Sa     I'm ready to go any time! [23:50] Sa     So switch with me now! [23:51] Sa     You don't have stamina, so I'll— [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Calling for Attention. SIGN    Calling for Attention [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 22 - Calling for Attention Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Yu     Who are we? [00:01] Te     Seido, the champions! [00:03] Yu     Who's shed the most sweat? [00:04] Te     Seido! [00:05] Yu     Shed the most tears? [00:07] Te     Seido! [00:08] Yu     Are you ready for the fight? [00:10] Te     Yes! [00:11] Yu     Bearing pride in our hearts,     we have just one goal! [00:14] Yu     The national championship! [00:16] Yu     Let's do this! [00:18] Te     Yeah! SIGN    Calling for Attention [02:04] Yu     Let's go! [02:05] Te     Yeah! [02:08] An     We will now begin the second round      of West Tokyo Qualifiers, [02:13] An     between Seido High School     and Maimon West High School. [02:21] Ha     Our summer's finally about to start. [02:26] Ha     I really hope no one's nervous [02:27] Ha     for this important first game. [02:31] Um     You're the one who's nervous. [02:33] Fu     Don't worry. [02:35] Fu     I'm sure they're fine. [02:46] Ku     Dude... [02:47] Ku     Number 10? [02:49] Ku     Where's the southpaw ace? [02:52] Ku     Not to mention... [02:54] Ku     ...he's a submarine pitcher. [02:56] Ch     Number 10. [02:58] Ch     Mamoru Minamidaira,     third-year. [03:02] Ch     He played as a pitcher as a first-year, [03:06] Ch     but he hasn't been a pitcher     in an official game since then. [03:10] Ch     It's almost unthinkable, [03:13] Ch     but he must have spent two years      practicing his submarine pitch [03:18] Ch     just for this summer. [03:26] Um     Play ball! [03:29] Ma     Kuramochi! Hit it! [03:32] Ku     Let's stir things up with your legs! [03:35] Ku     Well, what should I do? [03:38] Ku     The lead-off man's job is to get on base. [03:43] Ku     But I shouldn't simply hit off     a pitcher we know nothing about... [03:53] Um     Strike! [03:55] Ku     That's slow! [03:58] Ku     He goes lower than Kawakami. [04:01] Ku     The pitch comes up,     and then it goes back down. [04:04] Ku     The lack of speed in his pitch     really makes this difficult. [04:10] EC     Do you see their faces? [04:12] EC     Seido is looking completely lost     when faced with an unknown pitcher. [04:19] EC     Chiba's Art of War, [04:22] EC     Rule 1. [04:25] EC     Make the first move,     no matter what it takes. [04:29] EC     They're nervous playing their first game. [04:32] EC     If we can shock them even a little, it's good. [04:36] Ku     It's low. [04:38] Ku     Is it just barely in? [04:42] Um     Strike two! [04:44] C1     Hey! [04:45] C1     This isn't like you, Kuramochi! [04:47] C2     Be more aggressive! [04:50] Ku     Crap. [04:52] Ku     I'm cornered. [04:53] Ku     I can't ignore the close ones anymore... [04:57] Ku     I need to show everyone     what kind of pitcher he is. [05:05] Ku     Shoot! [05:06] Ku     Was it a curve? A slider? [05:10] E1     Batter's running! [05:11] Ku     I couldn't tell because it was so slow. [05:15] ---     Out! [05:16] C1     Wow! A strikeout! [05:19] C2     Shouldn't have just stood     there the entire time! [05:22] Yu     The catcher was calm [05:24] Yu     in picking up that bouncing throw. [05:26] Is     Yeah. [05:27] E1     One out! [05:29] ---     One out! [05:32] Is     These guys definitely didn't     form their battery overnight. [05:37] Ku     I'm sorry, Ryo-san. [05:39] Ry     I got to see that last breaking pitch. [05:41] Ry     You did your part. [05:45] Ka     Focus your hits on the easy throws. [05:50] Mi     Hey, Furuya. [05:52] Mi     Let's play some catch, just in case. [05:54] Sa     Sh-Should I do it as well? [05:57] Mi     Why? [06:05] Mi     He's got a real poker face, and I can't tell... [06:08] Mi     but is he calm or nervous? [06:14] Mi     If possible, I want a run here, [06:18] Mi     so he can be calm on the mound. [06:21] Um     Ball! [06:24] EC     He's not swinging at the low ones at all. [06:29] EC     Let's throw some to the outside. [06:33] EC     No! Too far in! [06:37] C1     Wow! Straight to third! [06:39] C2     Not a lucky day! [06:41] ---     I waited too long. [06:44] C3     Are they gonna be okay? [06:46] C3     They're getting outs, one after another. [06:49] C2     Maybe they're nervous? [06:55] C1     Isashiki, you'd better hit it! [06:58] C2     Roar! [06:59] C2     You're the Spitz of Seido! [07:02] C2     Who's a Spitz? [07:10] ---     Calm down, Isashiki! [07:11] C2     He could hear us? [07:15] Ku     From the right box,     his pitch to the outside... [07:18] Ku     ...probably feels really far away. [07:25] C1     Yes! [07:27] C1     It's going! [07:29] C2     Run, Isashiki! [07:34] C3     Wow! A three-for-three? [07:36] C2     What was the right field doing so far back? [07:39] C1     They've really studied the Seido batters. [07:43] Is     Damn. [07:45] Is     He only threw to the outside. [07:48] Mi     Furuya, let's go. [07:50] Fu     Yes, sir. [07:54] Mi     We didn't underestimate them. [07:57] Mi     Our guys were all just trying to do their jobs. SIGN    Seido Maimon [08:01] Mi     But I really wanted that first run. [08:06] Mi     Furuya is starting,     and Kawakami is closing. [08:09] Mi     This is our best pitching order right now. [08:14] Mi     If Furuya fails to make a good start, [08:18] Mi     it's going to be a bad way     to open the season. [08:23] EC     They're underestimating us! [08:25] EC     Maybe they think they aren't, [08:27] EC     but deep down, they actually are! [08:31] EC     We underdogs have got     to take advantage of that! [08:36] EC     And there's the proof! [08:39] EC     Their starting pitcher is a first-year. [08:41] EC     No matter how prestigious they may be, [08:43] EC     they wouldn't use a first-year     if this first game was important to them. [08:49] Sa     Hey, Furuya! [08:52] Sa     Even if you get hit, I'll be right behind you! [08:56] Sa     So get off the mound! [08:57] Sa     You don't have stamina,     so just leave the rest to— SIGN    Ignore [09:02] Sa     Hey, don't ignore me! [09:04] Ha     Good, they're being themselves. [09:04] Sa     Look over here, Furuya! [09:07] Mi     Furuya. [09:10] Mi     I don't plan on playing     all nine innings today. [09:15] Mi     So you can go all out from the start. [09:20] Mi     Want to strike out everyone? [09:26] Fu     Miyuki-senpai. [09:29] Fu     That was the plan all along. [09:40] Mi     Sheesh... [09:43] Mi     He hasn't changed a single bit. [09:48] C1     That pitcher's a first-year. [09:50] C2     Where's the ace, Tanba? [09:53] C3     This is an important first game. [09:55] C4     If they lose here, it's over, [09:56] C4     so are they willing to risk it? [10:06] EC     He can't even catch properly. [10:09] EC     That first-year's so nervous. [10:12] EC     He might just knock     himself out throwing balls. [10:18] EC     Listen well. [10:19] EC     Don't swing unless it's a meatball. [10:32] Um     Play! [10:35] Mi     You're standing rather close to the plate. [10:37] Mi     I wouldn't do that... [10:40] Mi     Now then... [10:42] Mi     Will Furuya's start... [10:45] Mi     ...turn out well... [10:47] Mi     ...or badly? [11:22] Um     S-Strike! [11:26] C1     Wow! What was that pitch? [11:28] C2     Is he really a first-year? [11:31] C3     How fast was that? [11:36] Um     Strike! [11:37] EC     You idiot! [11:39] EC     Those are all high balls! [11:40] EC     Don't swing! [11:43] E1     What in the world? [11:45] E1     I've never even seen     this from a machine. [11:49] E1     I'm scared just standing here. [11:55] EC     I'm telling you! [11:59] EC     Don't swing at the high pitches! [12:03] Um     Strike! [12:04] Um     Batter out! [12:09] Ka     All right! [12:10] Ka     Three for three! [12:11] Ho     All out from the start! [12:14] Ka     Look! [12:15] Ka     Our opponent looks lost! [12:18] Yu     Nice pitch. [12:19] Ry     Nice pitch. [12:20] Ku     Nice one, Furuya. [12:21] Ku     Though they were mostly balls! [12:26] Mi     He's not even nervous. [12:28] Mi     He's more fired up than usual. [12:31] Mi     Maybe it's thanks to what     the coach told him. [12:37] (Flashback) Ka     Furuya. [12:38] (Flashback) Ka     Do you understand what it means     to have Kawakami behind you? [12:44] (Flashback) Ka     Just because you're starting [12:46] (Flashback) Ka     doesn't mean you have     to shoulder everything. [12:50] (Flashback) Ka     Just do what you can. [12:54] (Flashback) Ka     Throw with confidence. [12:56] (Flashback) Ka     You have the strength to be trusted     with our important first game. [13:02] Fu     Have the strength... [13:05] Fu     Have the strength. [13:06] Fu     Have the strength. [13:07] Fu     Have the strength. [13:08] (Flashback) Sa     Stop recalling it! [13:11] Mi     It's good to have spirit, [13:13] Mi     but he's throwing way too high. [13:16] Mi     It may be fine today, [13:18] Mi     but we'll have trouble later on. [13:23] E1     Wh-What is with him? [13:26] E2     Is he a monster? [13:28] EC     What are you doing? [13:29] EC     Hurry up and get out onto the field! [13:31] EE     Yes, sir! [13:36] EC     You have to switch gears in your heads. [13:38] EC     If you defend tenaciously, [13:40] EC     a path will open up for you. [13:44] EC     Chiba's Art of War, [13:48] EC     Final Chapter. [13:51] EC     Always be optimistic. [14:08] Ka     Hit it long, Yuki! [14:11] Ka     Yuki! Yuki! [14:24] Sa     The shortstop is right by the second base. [14:28] Is     What an extreme right-side shift. [14:31] Is     Are they only going to throw     to the outside for the righties? [14:35] Sa     It's possible that they might just walk him. [14:40] Ka     Boys, take a good look at Yuki's batting. [14:56] E1     Throw to the edge of the strike zone. [14:59] E1     If we end up walking him, it's fine. [15:07] Um     Ball. [15:13] E1     He didn't even bat an eye. [15:17] E1     Crap. [15:18] E1     It's a little in! [15:26] E2     I knew it was coming, but... [15:30] E2     ...it was too fast. [15:33] C1     It went through the outfield! [15:35] C2     A strong hit that went     between the right-side shift! [15:38] Ma     Yeah! First hit! [15:40] Ma     Nice hit, Tetsu! [15:42] Ku     Tetsu-san! [15:44] Ka     We don't need a long fly. [15:47] Ka     Hit low and strong, [15:49] Ka     and obliterate their defense. [15:58] Ma     All right! [15:59] Ma     Two hits in a row! [16:00] Ku     No outs and runners on first and third! [16:03] C1     Miyuki! [16:05] C1     Let's do this, Miyuki! [16:07] C1     Miyuki! [16:15] E1     Damn. [16:16] E1     I thought they'd swing wider, [16:19] E1     but they're swinging to connect. [16:22] E1     They might even make a squeeze play. [16:27] E1     A breaking ball for the first pitch. [16:30] E1     Throw it inside and low,     in case they squeeze. [16:40] Mi     Aim and swing. [16:48] E1     He came to hit the first pitch? [16:51] E1     It's a super low ball! [16:56] Sa     It's over! [16:58] C1     The third base runner is safe at home! [17:00] C2     First base runner's     slowly getting to third! [17:07] Sa     Yeah! First run! [17:09] Ha     Nice run, Masuko-senpai! [17:11] Ya     Three hits in a row! [17:13] Is     Miyuki's taking all the spotlight! [17:17] Ry     Though he only hits when there are runners. [17:20] Ku     Freaking Miyuki. [17:21] Ku     He was totally aiming for that pitch... [17:23] Ku     ...that I struck out on. [17:26] E1     What are they thinking? [17:29] E1     Are they a team that just hits hard? [17:36] E1     Squeeze on the first pitch? [17:41] E1     Ball to first! [17:48] Ka     Yeah, second run! [17:49] Ka     Nice bunt, Shirasu-senpai! [17:51] Ho     And Masuko-senpai     is faster than he looks! [17:55] Ha     Yay! [18:10] Sa     Wow! [18:12] Sa     Runners are coming home,     one after another! [18:15] Sa     I can't stand around, either. [18:18] Sa     Harucchi! [18:19] Sa     Let's go play catch! [18:21] Ha     Are you playing today? [18:23] Sa     That, I don't know! [18:26] Sa     But it's hot today, [18:28] Sa     and who knows when Furuya might die. [18:32] Ha     D-Die? [18:34] Sa     Either way... [18:36] Sa     It's not like I'll get     in trouble for warming up. [18:43] Ha     What an optimist. [18:45] Ha     This is one thing... [18:47] Ha     ...I can learn from him. SIGN    Seido Maimon [19:17] Ot     They looked a little     tense in the beginning, [19:20] Ot     but Furuya's pitching and     Yuki's hit pushed everyone's back. SIGN    Warm SIGN    Warm [19:25] Ot     The opponents are still     swinging late to Furuya's pitch. [19:30] Ot     So if we have ten runs     up after five innings, [19:32] Ot     the game will be called, right? [19:34] Ot     Maybe Furuya can finish the game. [19:37] Ka     No. [19:38] Ka     Even if we have short games, [19:40] Ka     we're cycling pitchers this summer. [19:43] Ka     Have Kawakami ready to go anytime. [19:46] Ot     Y-Yes, sir. [19:48] Mi     Furuya's getting strikes with high balls. [19:53] Mi     Once the batters stop swinging at them, [19:55] Mi     he'll have to throw more. [19:58] Mi     His pitching isn't going to work     against the higher-level schools [20:02] Mi     that practice with 150 km/h machines. [20:05] Mi     The coach understands that. [20:13] Sa     I feel great! [20:14] Sa     I only feel this great     once every four years! [20:19] Ha     As frequent as the Olympics? [20:21] Ha     That's not good. [20:25] Sa     I'm ready to go anytime! [20:31] Ot     There's a boy who's been     calling for attention. [20:35] Ch     I'm sorry. [20:37] Ka     Hey, Sawamura! [20:39] Ka     Stop idling around when     you're not playing! [20:41] Ka     You're embarrassing the team! [20:42] Ho     Go back to the dugout! [20:45] Ka     Hey, you're gonna get tired     if you throw so much here. [20:48] Sa     I'll be fine, sir! [20:50] Sa     I want to fight! [20:54] Ha     I think his pitch is moving more than usual. [21:06] (Flashback) Ch     This is going to be the last thing... [21:09] (Flashback) Ch     ...I'll be able to teach you. [21:14] Sa     I didn't understand what he meant then, [21:18] Sa     but now I see. [21:21] Sa     This is the last tournament     for the third-years. [21:25] Sa     The moment we lose,     they're done with the team. [21:36] Ya     Sawamura. [21:38] Ya     The coach wants you. [21:41] Sa     What does he want? [21:42] Sa     I was having a nice time throwing. [21:46] Ka     You're going in next inning, Sawamura. [21:50] Is     Seriously? SIGN    Shock [21:53] Ka     You're ready, right? [22:01] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! [23:35] Mi     Coach Kataoka is determined to get     through this summer cycling pitchers, [23:39] Mi     and he's sending Sawamura     out to the mound. [23:41] EC     Boys! [23:42] EC     Don't give up! Show them     that we have some spine! [23:45] Mi     As the other team plays desperately, [23:47] Mi     how will you pitch? [23:49] Sa     Now that I'm standing here, [23:50] Sa     I can't lose heart! [23:52] Sa     Let's go! [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Official Game Debut. SIGN    Official Game Debut [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 23 - Official Game Debut Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Sa     I see. [00:03] Sa     This is the last tournament     for the third-years. [00:08] Sa     The moment we lose,     they're done with the team. [00:13] Ka     You're going in next inning, Sawamura. [00:17] Ka     You're ready, right? [00:23] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! SIGN    Official Game Debut [01:57] C1     A fifteen-run difference after four innings. [02:03] C2     Seido's switching their pitchers already. [02:17] C1     Is that a first-year southpaw? [02:24] C2     At this rate, it looks like their ace,     Tanba, won't be coming out. [02:37] E1     Hasunuma! [02:38] E1     He throws way slower     than the last guy. [02:40] E1     Keep your eyes on the ball! [02:41] E2     Yeah. [02:44] E2     This is... [02:45] E2     ...our last game, right? [02:49] E1     Hasunuma... SIGN    Seido Maimon [02:54] E2     I get that they're strong, [02:56] E2     but we haven't gotten     a single hit yet. [03:11] Yu     Stay calm. [03:13] Is     I'll allow two runs! [03:14] Is     Any more, and you're dead! [03:16] Ku     We're not looking for humor here. [03:19] Ma     One out at a time, Sawamura-chan! [03:21] Sa     Yes, sir! [03:22] Sa     Balls will go flying,     so thank you for defending! SIGN    Ignore [03:26] Sa     Furuya! [03:27] Sa     You say something, too! [03:29] Mi     It's the perfect time to bring Sawamura out. [03:31] Mi     I have nothing but respect for you. [03:35] Ot     Is he going to be okay? [03:48] EC     Hasunuma! [03:50] EC     Be aggressive! [03:53] EC     Only think about swinging     like you practiced! [03:56] EC     Put your entire three years on the line! [03:59] EC     Come on, Hasunuma! [04:01] E1     Coach... [04:02] EC     You've got this, Hasunuma! [04:04] EC     I know you'll hit it! [04:06] EC     You can do it! [04:09] EC     This is the difference... [04:10] EC     ...between us, who are just trying     to win as many games as we can, [04:14] EC     and those who are seriously     aiming for the nationals. [04:19] EC     Hit it! [04:21] EC     I thought I could catch them off guard, [04:23] EC     but I was underestimating our opponent. [04:30] E1     Hit it, Hasunuma! [04:32] E2     Yeah! [04:33] E2     Swing from the first pitch! [04:35] E3     Don't lose! [04:36] E3     Be aggressive! [04:37] E2     Let's at least get a run! [04:40] E3     Let's show them what we've got! [04:43] E2     Hasunuma, hit it! [04:48] C1     Let's go! [04:49] C1     Hit it! [04:50] C2     Hit it! [04:55] Sa     S-So much cheering... [04:57] Sa     Everyone's here with the same gravity. [05:00] Sa     All the third-years are putting     everything into this tournament. [05:08] E1     Coach... [05:09] E1     Guys... [05:12] E1     Let's do this! [05:15] Um     Play. [05:20] Mi     Don't let it get to you, Sawamura. [05:23] Mi     This is what the summer     tournament is like. [05:44] E1     Ow... [05:46] E1     But that was lucky. [05:48] E2     All right! [05:49] E2     That's our first man on base! [05:51] E2     That pitcher's nothing special! [05:52] Sa     I'm sorry. [05:53] E1     He's really nervous! [05:56] Mi     Excuse me. Time out. [06:02] Ku     Stop being so tense! [06:04] Mi     Hey, be more discreet. [06:07] Ry     Want another one? [06:08] Ku     Want us to kick you off the mound? [06:11] Sa     I'm not leaving! [06:12] Sa     I'm the only one who can     get us out of this pinch. [06:16] Yu     Pinch? [06:18] Mi     Like you're one to talk. [06:21] Ku     What the? [06:22] Ku     He's his usual self. [06:24] Ot     Kawakami! [06:24] Ot     Get Kawakami! [06:26] Ot     Hey, Coach! [06:28] Mi     You have speed today,     so I'm not worried. [06:31] Ma     But you're too tense. [06:34] Mi     Stop trying to use your head     and just look at my mitt. [06:39] Mi     Pitching to contact is your style, isn't it? [06:44] Sa     Balls will go flying a lot, so be prepared! [06:47] Mi     I told you to relax. [06:49] Ry     And don't talk so casually. [06:52] Ku     After we get back, we're sparring. [06:59] Ka     I'm ashamed... [07:02] EC     I've found an opening! [07:04] EC     I can't let this chance go to waste! [07:06] C1     Hey, Coach Chiba's     looking energetic again. [07:09] C2     Though he's moving way too much. [07:14] C1     A bunt? [07:16] C2     They need to hit     to close this huge gap. [07:19] E1     Say what you will. [07:21] E1     We'll use our chance     to score, one run at a time. [07:25] E1     That's the baseball we've     practiced for three years. [07:33] E1     We have to score a run. [07:36] Mi     We have a huge lead. [07:38] Mi     Why do you think the coach put you     on the mound this inning? [07:44] Mi     As the opponents do     whatever it takes to score, [07:46] Mi     how will you pitch? [07:51] Mi     The coach is serious about     training you guys in the games. [08:03] Sa     Win or lose. [08:05] Sa     That's the kind of game we're playing. [08:09] Sa     So long as I've been asked to stand here, [08:11] Sa     I can't lose heart! [08:14] E1     His form... [08:17] E1     Where's his arm? [08:23] E1     That was fast. [08:24] Mi     Sawamura! [08:25] Mi     Second base! [08:28] Sa     I want to play... [08:30] Sa     ...as many games as     possible with this team! [08:40] Sa     I want to get stronger... [08:43] Sa     ...with the team! [08:47] C1     The first-year roared! [08:49] C2     He's good at fielding. [08:54] Sa     Yes! [08:55] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [08:56] C1     How long's he gonna do that? [08:58] C2     Someone stop him... [09:02] Ch     He was able to check     the runner before throwing. [09:04] Ch     Don't worry. [09:05] Ch     Sawamura is calm. [09:08] Ot     Oh, is that so? [09:10] Sa     Two outs! [09:12] Ch     It wouldn't be like him     to not overtly show his emotions. SIGN    Seido Maimon SIGN    Top of the 5th 1 Out, Runners on 2nd and 3rd [09:41] Ot     First pitch. [09:43] Ot     The first-years are making      aggressive plays this year. [09:45] Sa     Nice hit, Harucchi! [09:47] Ot     Or should I say, bold plays. [09:52] Sa     All right. [09:53] Sa     I'll be right behind you! [09:56] Ku     You just got switched for a pinch hitter! [09:58] Ku     Go back to the dugout! [10:01] Ma     Sawamura-chan, let's go back. [10:03] Fu     It's... [10:04] Fu     ...my turn next, so don't get in my way. [10:07] Sa     D-Damn it! SIGN    Ignore [10:09] Sa     You sure talk big for striking out! [10:13] Sa     Coach, send me out as     pinch hitter in his place! SIGN    Municipal Stadium [10:16] Sa     I will gladly meet your high expectations! [10:20] Ka     Just be quiet. SIGN    Same Time     Tachikawa Municipal Stadium SIGN    Ichidai Jitsusen [10:54] C1     Ichidai Third High is strong! [10:56] C2     They didn't get to the quarterfinal     at the invitational by luck. [10:59] I1     Nice pitch, Manaka! [11:01] I2     Nice pitch, Manaka! [11:05] Re     He's putting good spin on his throws. [11:08] Re     The batters can't help     swinging at his low sliders. [11:13] C1     Ichidai Third High is matching up     with Seido at the semifinal, right? [11:18] C1     Who do you think'll win? [11:20] C2     I think Ichidai Third High is the favorite. [11:22] C1     But you can't ignore the Seido batters. [11:25] C2     Ichidai Third High took the fall, [11:27] C2     but Seido won the hitting     battle in the spring. [11:30] C2     Who'll take the final round     of this close one-on-one battle? [11:35] C1     Man, I can't wait to see it. [11:37] C2     Who's gonna take it? [11:40] IC     Manaka boy, perfect. [11:43] I1     Thanks. [11:46] IC     Using Manaka boy in the spring tournaments [11:50] IC     with his fatigue from the invitational [11:52] IC     was my mistake as the coach. [11:56] IC     But Manaka boy has grown     tremendously after he lost that day. [12:04] IC     We'll have revenge for the spring,     Seido High School. [12:15] Um     Strike! Batter out! [12:17] Um     Game set! [12:20] M1     We got through with just those three! [12:22] Ha     Yes! [12:24] M2     Kawakami-kun, nice pitch! [12:26] Sa     It's already over after five innings? [12:45] Um     Please line up. [12:47] Um     Bow! [12:49] EE     Thank you! [12:54] E1     Good luck, you guys. [12:55] E2     You'd better go to the nationals! [12:57] E3     We have no regrets from a loss like this. [13:01] E4     Hey. [13:03] E4     First-years, you, too. [13:11] E4     Good luck. [13:16] Sa     The losing team... [13:18] Sa     ...is cheering on the winning team? [13:23] Sa     O-Of course... [13:26] Sa     These guys were aiming for     the nationals, just like us. [13:36] Sa     Yes, sir! [13:37] Sa     I'll do everything I can! [13:40] Sa     I'll play for you guys, too, [13:43] Sa     so please continue your support! [13:45] Sa     Thank you for playing for three years! [13:47] Sa     Thank you! [14:00] Ch     It was a crucial first game, [14:02] Ch     and you were both too tense. [14:05] Ch     Sawamura. [14:06] Ch     The double play was nice, [14:08] Ch     but the two walks you gave away     immediately after were unnecessary. [14:12] Ch     Furuya. [14:13] Ch     If we continue to win, [14:14] Ch     our opponents will have     done their research. [14:17] Ch     The way you pitched today won't work. [14:20] Mi     Do you know what "control" means? [14:23] Mi     Don't make noises in the bullpen. [14:25] Mi     It's annoying. [14:26] Ch     What if the batter     had been Alex Cabrera? [14:30] Sa     But I got the outs... [14:34] Re     Their batters have improved     a great deal since the spring, [14:37] Re     and their ace, Manaka-kun, seemed     to be in top-notch condition. [14:42] Re     The match against Ichidai [14:44] Re     will be decided by how much      our pitchers can improve by then. [14:52] Ka     We have two more games before then. [14:54] Ka     First, we have to win the next game. [14:57] Pr     Hello. [14:59] Pr     You dominated the first game. [15:01] VP     Congratulations, Principal. [15:04] Pr     Though I didn't watch the game. [15:06] VP     Let's hope you can keep it up     and easily get to nationals. [15:16] Pr     They're already practicing     after the game today? [15:19] Pr     Why not let them rest today? [15:22] Ka     The boys are practicing on their own. [15:25] Ka     We've only taken the first     step of a long journey. [15:31] Ka     We don't have any player who gets     elated from winning one game. [15:41] G1     Hey, isn't he the one? [15:47] G2     H-He isn't like how he was on the mound. [15:51] G1     But he was really amazing! [15:53] G1     I'm positive everyone     will know him in the future. [15:56] G2     Then maybe I'll cheer him on privately. [15:59] G1     Hey, no fair! [16:00] G1     I found him first! [16:03] G3     Hey, look. [16:04] G3     He has the number 19 uniform. [16:07] G1     He's so cute! [16:09] G1     He looks like a girl! [16:13] Ha     S-Sawamura-kun, you're making     weird noises again! [16:16] Ka     His eyes are open,     and he's smiling for some reason. [16:21] Ha     The sound changed. [16:25] B1     Game tomorrow, right? [16:27] B2     We'll go cheer you on! [16:29] B3     Tetsu, hit a home run! [16:32] B2     Masuko, your stomach's growling. [16:35] B3     Howl, Isashiki! [16:36] B2     The Spitz of Seido— [16:37] B2     Sorry! [16:39] B4     Good luck, baseball team! [16:41] G1     Tetsu-san! [16:42] B1     You'd better go to nationals this year! [16:49] G1     They're fighting again? [16:50] G1     But they're always together. [16:53] G2     They don't have any friends. [17:04] Ka     Throw cautiously as you check how it feels. [17:07] Ka     Once your shoulder's warmed up,     let Miyuki sit and throw. [17:11] Ta     Yes, sir. [17:12] Mi     A month since the accident, [17:14] Mi     and he's finally back in the bullpen. [17:18] Mi     When Tanba-san was in junior high, [17:21] Mi     he was the reliever for Manaka-san,     the ace at Ichidai, right? [17:26] Mi     When the coach said to come     back by the game against them, [17:30] Mi     that must have been the reason. [17:34] Mi     Tanba-san, one more! [17:45] Mi     Nice throw! [17:46] Mi     It's slowly looking better! [17:49] Mi     It's nowhere near as good     as before the accident. [17:53] Mi     But... [17:55] Mi     ...it's the ace number he finally got [17:57] Mi     after going his separate way. [18:00] Mi     I can tell from his pitch [18:03] Mi     that this tournament means a lot to him. [18:07] Mi     Two games until the quarterfinal. [18:11] Mi     We can't lose. [18:18] Fu     So hot... [18:20] Fu     It's really humid. [18:28] Sa     Did you see that? [18:29] Sa     My new, evolved fastball! [18:31] Ch     It's too high. [18:33] Ch     Don't make me repeat myself. [18:36] Re     Did you teach him how to grip the ball? [18:39] Ch     Yes. [18:40] Ch     I only taught him the basic four-seam. SIGN    Four-seam [18:45] Ch     Four-seam, a basic way     of throwing a fastball [18:49] Ch     by putting your fingers     on the seam in four places. [18:52] Sa     This! [18:54] Ch     Sawamura's been throwing     without thinking about the grip. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [19:00] (Flashback) Sa     Four-seam? [19:02] (Flashback) Sa     Is he an American rapper? [19:05] Ch     With his flexible joints, soft fingertips, [19:09] Ch     and the random ways he grips the ball, [19:11] Ch     his moving fastball is born. [19:14] Ch     In the Kokudokan game,     when I catching, [19:18] Ch     the pitch he threw     that struck out Zaizen... [19:21] Ch     ...was probably a coincidental four-seamer. [19:27] Ch     To Sawamura, it's a straight fastball. [19:29] Ch     In other words, it's another     type of moving for him. [19:34] Ch     In the future, [19:35] Ch     I'm hoping he'll be a pitcher     who can move his pitch at will. [19:46] Re     Sorry. [19:47] Re     I can't imagine him doing     that at all right now. [19:51] Ch     Hopefully, in the very long run. [19:56] Fu     I'm done with the run, Chris-senpai. [20:00] Ch     Then warm up your shoulders     and come to the bullpen. [20:04] Ch     You should be able to throw     without any extra strength now. [20:07] Re     I see. [20:08] Re     So that's what it was for. [20:10] Ch     Maybe you should run before a game, too. [20:15] Re     It may be too much     to ask from a first-year, [20:20] Re     but we need you in order     to win this summer. [20:24] Re     Tanba won't be back for a while, [20:27] Re     so you're the ace in the meantime. [20:32] Re     Good luck. SIGN    July 20 SIGN    Summer Tournament Round 3 Seido vs Murata East Chigusa vs Yamato Higashi Kamiyama vs Akikawa SIGN    Round 3 Seido vs Murata East SIGN    Murata East Seido [21:21] Ku     You idiot! Stop going all out! [21:24] Mi     He seriously won't listen to anything I say. [21:27] Ku     You're not gonna last, you know? SIGN    Warm [21:29] Fu     Yes, I will. [21:30] Fu     Because I'm the ace. [21:36] Sa     Damn him. [21:37] Sa     He's gotten even more cocky     after being told he was the ace. [21:40] C1     Yeah, Furuya. [21:41] C1     He's a first-year pitcher for Seido. [21:43] C2     He's a real monster! [21:49] E1     He's nothing special. [21:52] E1     He just throws as hard as     he can without any pacing. [21:56] E1     The baseball of this country     that I admired... [21:59] E1     ...was at a much more     intricate and high level. [23:36] Mi     You look pumped, Furuya. [23:38] Mi     You're throwing well. [23:40] Yu     I don't care about a pitcher     who just throws fast. [23:42] Yu     There are other Seido     pitchers to worry about. [23:45] Sa     Chris-senpai, who is he? [23:47] Ch     Shunshing Yeung,     an exchange student from Taiwan. [23:49] Ch     He's the ace of Akikawa Academy. [23:51] Sa     An exchange student? [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Precision Machine. SIGN    Precision Machine [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 24 - Clockwork Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:13] C1     Yeah, Furuya. [00:14] C1     He's a first-year pitcher for Seido. [00:16] C2     He's a real monster! [00:22] E1     He's nothing special. [00:25] E1     He just throws as hard as     he can without any pacing. [00:29] E1     The baseball of this country     that I admired... [00:32] E1     ...was at a much more     intricate and high level. SIGN    Clockwork [02:14] Mi     Let's stay focused! [02:17] Is     Let's go! [02:18] Ka     Let's do this! SIGN    Murata East Seido [02:20] C1     They're up by eight runs     after four innings? [02:23] C2     Damn, they're strong. [02:25] C2     Is this gonna be another called game? [02:29] C3     Hey, Shun. [02:30] C3     You're not watching any more? [02:34] C4     It's easy to figure out     a pitcher who just throws fast. [02:40] C4     What I'm worried about is [02:42] C4     their strong batter line-up, [02:45] C4     their closing second-year pitcher, [02:48] C4     and the third-year ace     who has yet to show. SIGN    Sawamura's cry for attention ends in vain . . . [02:58] Mi     Furuya! [03:00] Mi     What are you looking at? [03:01] Mi     Hurry up and throw! [03:04] Mi     You've got too much power, right? [03:07] Mi     I'll let you throw as many as you want. [03:09] Mi     Here. [03:14] C1     That pitcher's a monster! [03:16] C1     He throws at full strength,     even at the bullpen? [03:22] C2     He's been striking out almost every batter, [03:25] C2     but he's still not satisfied? [03:32] Mi     The ball's too high! [03:34] Mi     You need to throw more     carefully and lower! [03:37] Fu     He's been more strict as of late... [03:42] Mi     He didn't play many games in junior high, [03:46] Mi     so he doesn't know     the value of a single pitch. [03:50] Mi     But this is a win or lose tournament. [03:54] Mi     It's too late to realize     after the fact, Furuya. [03:58] Sa     If you're not gonna work, switch with me! [04:01] Fu     I will. [04:02] Mi     Sawamura, leave him alone! [04:04] Sa     But I'm overflowing with ardor! [04:07] Mi     Then you can keep shouting     until you lose your voice. [04:10] Ha     Looks like it's a tough job     to keep these two in check. [04:24] C1     A two-run home run     into the back screen! [04:26] Ha     Yay! That was a home run! [04:29] Um     Up by ten runs in five innings! [04:32] Fu     It's a called game! [04:33] Na     Captain Yuki! [04:37] Is     That's rare. [04:38] Is     You don't usually go for home runs. [04:40] Yu     I want to give the pitchers     as much rest as possible. [04:44] Yu     I'm glad that went in. [04:47] Is     You're too perfect, Captain. [04:52] Sa     We're done in five innings again? [04:55] Mi     So this is the job of our team captain. [05:00] Mi     He's acting more and more like it lately. [05:03] Mi     Though he's still really bad at shogi. SIGN    Murata East Seido [05:07] Um     Okay. [05:09] Um     Bow! [05:10] EE     Thank you! [05:11] Sa     Great job on your three     years of high school! [05:19] C1     Good luck next game! [05:21] C2     We'll come to cheer you on again! [05:24] GG     Miyuki-kun! [05:27] Sa     Official games are something else... [05:29] Ha     The summer tournament is special. [05:32] Ka     Good. You're all here. [05:34] Ka     After you finish stretching, [05:36] Ka     grab lunch at the bleachers. [05:38] PP     Yes, sir! [05:39] Ka     We're all staying... [05:41] Ka     ...to watch the next game. SIGN    Three-Round, Three-Game Tournament Seido－Tomurata Higashi Tochigusa－Toyamato Higashi Tokamiyama－Akikawa [05:44] Ka     The team that wins... [05:45] Ka     ...will be our next opponent. [06:00] Mi     Take a good look at     Akikawa Academy's pitcher. [06:03] Mi     He has something you guys don't have. [06:07] Ch     An exchange student from Taiwan, [06:10] Ch     Shunshin Yeung, second-year. [06:14] Sa     He's not Japanese? [06:16] Ch     He originally came to learn Japanese, [06:19] Ch     but he was introduced to Japanese baseball and fell in love with it. [06:25] Ch     He stays later than anyone at practice, [06:27] Ch     and he studies more than anyone     to make Japanese baseball his own. [06:31] Ch     He has hunger. [06:34] Ch     He has that untouchable aura [06:36] Ch     and amazing control     from his everyday practice. [06:39] Ch     People call him... [06:42] Ch     ...Clockwork. [06:48] Sa     Clockwork? [06:51] E1     That was close. [06:52] E1     He threw right in my face. [06:59] P1     The ball. [07:01] E1     D-Damn. [07:03] E1     He's not going to apologize     to me about that pitch? [07:06] E1     You've gotta be kidding me. [07:11] E1     Way to the outside? [07:18] E1     Th-The same place again? [07:24] E1     Where next? [07:25] E1     In? Out? [07:29] Um     Strike! Batter out! [07:33] E1     Three pitches in the same place? [07:39] P1     That was one ball outside the strike zone. [07:45] P1     Not even an idiot would throw     three pitches to the same place. [07:53] Um     Game set! [07:57] Yu     3-0. [07:58] Yu     They defended their early-game runs. [08:01] Yu     After they scored, the fielders     started playing differently. [08:06] Is     Yeah, controlling in and out [08:09] Is     and keeping the pitch low. [08:12] Is     The other team only got five hits. [08:15] Is     Just shows how much faith     the team has in him. [08:19] Sa     Faith? [08:21] Fu     It's so hot. [08:23] Is     The game's three days     from now, on a Wednesday. [08:26] Is     And this one isn't going to be so easy. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [08:32] Ch     Their ace, Yeung, doesn't     throw many breaking balls, [08:36] Ch     but he's thrown curveballs     and forkballs to get the strikes. [08:41] Ch     His speed is only around 130 km/h, [08:44] Ch     but what we need to worry about     is his clockwork-like control. [08:49] Ch     From in-high to out-low, [08:52] Ch     and out-high to in-low. [08:55] Ch     He uses the diagonal very well     to keep the batters guessing. [09:00] Ch     He'll probably never throw     anything near the middle. [09:08] Ch     The key to beating him will be     how well you can stick to your swings [09:11] Ch     without being tossed about     by his pitching to the corners. [09:17] Ka     Swinging with hesitation will only     give more confidence to the pitcher. [09:22] Ka     No matter what he throws,     swing without hesitation. [09:25] Ka     You must remember that. [09:28] Ka     One more thing. [09:29] Ka     To put damage on a clever pitcher like him, [09:33] Ka     we need speed and bunts. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [09:37] Ka     You two can put pressure     on him by getting on base. [09:42] KR     Yes, sir! [09:57] C1     Wow! Amazing! [09:59] C2     Feels good just watching. [10:01] C1     They don't just practice swinging big. [10:03] C1     They also practice the dull plays, too. [10:05] C2     They scored massively two games in a row. [10:09] C2     I'm sure their next opponents are scared. [10:11] C1     Look at the captain, Yuki-kun. [10:14] C1     He has a special air. [10:15] C1     There are scouts from     pro teams here, too. Right? [10:20] C1     I heard he's not     interested in that at all. [10:23] C1     He probably has his hands full [10:25] C1     trying to lead the team to the nationals. [10:30] C3     Wow! So many reporters. [10:32] C3     I didn't know Seido     was the talk of the town. [10:35] C4     Owada, no need to state the obvious. [10:39] C4     Under the guidance of     Head Coach Kataoka, [10:41] C4     will they finally regain     their prestigious fame? [10:43] C4     This is a team with many     things to write about. [10:49] C4     What's that look? SIGN    Will First-Year Become Savior for Prestigious School Seido? [10:52] C3     There's also the Kazuya Miyuki boy     you wrote about last year. [10:57] C3     I'm his fan! [10:59] C3     His glasses fit so well! [11:01] C4     You just have a fetish for glasses. [11:04] C3     Glasses conquer all! [11:06] C4     Well, everyone's here to look at     the monster, first-year pitcher. [11:12] C4     We're going to the bullpen, too. [11:13] C3     O-Okay! [11:19] Ka     Sawamura! [11:20] Ka     Where are you throwing? [11:21] Ka     Are you trying to hit me? [11:22] Sa     My bad! [11:24] Ch     Thank you, Kanemaru. [11:26] Ch     For volunteering to do this tough job. [11:30] Ka     Not at all. [11:31] Ka     It'll be better practice     if a batter is standing here. [11:35] Ka     Not to mention seven out of the nine     Akikawa batters are lefties. [11:35] Sa     Like this? [11:39] Ka     He might be asked     to pitch, since he's a lefty. [11:40] Sa     Like this? [11:43] Sa     Like this! [11:44] Ka     Though I'm sure the possibility     is close to none. [11:48] Ka     Come at me, Sawamura! [11:50] Ka     I'm not afraid of your pitch at all! [11:55] Sa     Kanemaru. [11:57] Sa     Here I come! [11:58] Sa     Right to the inside! [12:03] Ka     You threw that one on purpose! [12:05] Sa     I'm sorry. [12:06] C1     He has an interesting form. [12:08] C2     That must've hurt. [12:13] Mi     Nice ball! [12:16] C1     In the bullpen, it's just Kawakami-kun     and the first-year Sawamura-kun... [12:22] C1     The ace, Tanba-kun, is throwing     into the net with the coach. [12:26] C1     We're only at Round 3,     but the ace hasn't thrown a single time. [12:31] C1     I wonder if the rumors     of his injuries are true. [12:34] C2     Who knows. [12:35] C2     If that's the case, [12:36] C2     it'll be another hard     summer without their ace. [12:41] C2     Even if Furuya-kun can throw     really fast, he's still a first-year. [12:46] C1     Oh? Now that you mention it, [12:48] C1     where is the famous,     monster, first-year pitcher? [12:57] Mi     He... [12:58] Mi     He's taking a nap,     and he's not even hiding? [13:02] Mi     Even I can't laugh seeing this. [13:05] Mi     Wake up! SIGN    Learn Today SIGN    Devote Every Moment [13:08] Mi     You'd better be done with running. [13:12] Fu     I am. [13:13] Mi     Get out here! [13:15] Mi     You need to pitch in the bullpen. [13:16] Fu     No, it's hot today. [13:19] Fu     I'll be there in a little while. [13:21] Mi     Of course it's hot! [13:23] Mi     It's summer! [13:26] Mi     Is he going to be okay? [13:28] Mi     We're in the middle of a tournament. [13:32] Mi     You didn't finish     your meal yesterday, either. [13:35] Mi     If you don't eat right,     you're not gonna last. [13:41] Mi     This year, the summer     is going to be hotter than usual, [13:45] Mi     so you'd better get used to... [13:49] Mi     Summer? [13:53] Mi     That's right. [13:54] Mi     He just came from Hokkaido this year. [13:58] Mi     To him, it's the first summer in Tokyo. [14:06] Mi     Could it be... [14:07] Mi     ...his body isn't used to this temperature? [14:18] C1     Wow! It's fast! [14:19] C1     And that sound. [14:21] C1     Sounds heavy. [14:23] Mi     He has power in his pitch. [14:28] Mi     Looks like his gear changes     when he holds a ball. [14:34] Mi     All right, [14:35] Mi     let's call it a day. [14:38] Fu     I can still pitch. [14:40] Mi     It's fine. [14:41] Mi     Just cool down and be done. [14:44] C1     Wait! He's already done? [14:46] C1     He's only made around ten throws. [14:50] C2     Well, we're in the middle     of the tournament, [14:52] C2     so maybe they just verified his pitch. [14:55] C1     I see. [14:56] ---     All right! [15:01] Sa     Damn it! [15:02] Sa     That was a ball by a hair! [15:04] C1     But some people seem to have     a different schedule, despite the tournament. [15:09] C2     Well, he is interesting. That's for sure. [15:12] C2     How will Akikawa face Seido     with so many pitchers? [15:17] C1     Akikawa has someone I like, too. [15:19] C1     Glasses! [15:22] C2     We're reporting on Akikawa tomorrow. [15:24] C2     And don't get the wrong idea. [15:26] C2     Let's go. SIGN    Tokyo Nerima-ku Akikawa Academy [15:37] P1     Don't run away! [15:38] P2     Like hell I will. [15:40] P2     Bring it! [15:42] P1     Here it is. [15:58] P2     Crap! [15:59] P2     That's 160 km/h? [16:01] P3     I'll die! [16:02] P3     I'll die if that hits me! [16:04] P4     I'm up next. [16:05] P2     Stand a little back. [16:07] C1     Batting practice with the machine     set to the highest speed? [16:11] C1     Is this a countermeasure     to Furuya-kun, Head Coach Ogata? [16:17] PC     You know... [16:18] PC     They can't hit a pitch like that on the fly. [16:22] PC     The goal is to adjust their eyes. [16:25] PC     You know... [16:26] PC     All the opponent teams [16:28] PC     were swinging at     Furuya-kun's high balls. [16:35] PC     You know... [16:36] PC     If they can stay calm and see the ball... [16:40] PC     You know... [16:42] PC     No matter how fast a kid can throw, [16:44] PC     it won't be faster than 160 km/h. [16:49] PC     You know... [16:51] C1     I see! [16:52] C1     The coach's speaking habit: "You know." [16:54] C2     Don't put that down! [16:59] P1     Next, out low. [17:02] P2     Bring it! [17:10] P1     Sorry, that went in a little. [17:13] P1     Next, inside middle. [17:20] P2     Shoot. [17:22] P2     I messed that up! [17:24] P1     Don't worry. [17:26] P1     I'll throw it again, same place. [17:28] C1     What? [17:29] C1     The ace is throwing for batting practice? [17:33] PC     You know... [17:34] PC     Shunshin doesn't throw in the bullpen. [17:39] PC     Ball control is nurtured in games. [17:43] PC     This is a practice method     he came up with on his own. [17:48] PC     He throws about 200     pitches every day. [17:52] PC     Next, anywhere. [17:55] P1     All right! Let's do this! [17:58] P1     In or out? [18:00] P1     Which is it? [18:05] P1     Damn it! [18:06] P1     Right down the middle! [18:09] P2     You suck! [18:10] P1     Don't laugh! [18:13] C1     A serious one-on-one     in batting practice. [18:18] C2     Glasses! [18:20] PC     You know... [18:21] PC     We used to lose after     the first game, until last year. [18:26] PC     It's about how effectively     we can practice with limited time. [18:31] PC     Shunshin has honed his control     through batting practice, [18:35] PC     and the batters thoroughly practice     the pitches they have difficulties with. [18:39] PC     Just a lone pitcher [18:41] PC     has changed our weak team     into what you see now. [18:47] C1     I see. [18:49] C1     His clockwork-like pitching comes from [18:52] C1     an environment like this. [18:59] C1     Why is Yeung-kun playing baseball in Japan? [19:04] PC     You know... [19:05] PC     This is something I heard from his parents, [19:11] PC     but it all started when he saw Japanese     professional baseball back in Taiwan. [19:17] PC     He was mesmerized by the plays on TV. [19:20] PC     What moved him even more [19:23] PC     was a Taiwanese player playing     on a Japanese team. [19:29] PC     But... [19:31] TV     Strike out! [19:33] TV     What's up with Lin? [19:34] TV     That's his fifth consecutive strikeout! [19:37] TV     His glory from last year     is nowhere to be seen! [19:40] TV     He's having a tough time     hitting the inside pitches. [19:44] PC     The Japanese pitcher [19:46] PC     analyzed and took advantage     of the opponent's weakness. [19:51] PC     Inside Shunshin, those mixed feelings [19:55] PC     eventually turned into     respect for Japanese baseball. [20:04] PC     Our high school has had a long     relationship with high schools in Taiwan. [20:09] PC     But Shunshin is actually officially     here as a language exchange student. [20:15] C1     A language exchange student? [20:17] PC     Yes. [20:18] PC     But everyone, including myself, [20:22] PC     have been moved by his     sincerity toward baseball. [20:26] C2     Shunshin Yeung. [20:29] C2     Doesn't sound like he's all     clockwork like people seem to say. [20:32] PC     Yes. [20:33] PC     I don't know many people     with so much passion. [20:38] C1     I wonder what's going     on inside his head. [20:45] P1     Next, inside middle. [20:48] P1     I wanted to do everything     I could to play baseball in Japan. [20:54] P1     This pitch... [20:57] P1     ...goes to my parents     who sent me here. [21:05] P1     This pitch... [21:07] P1     ...goes to my Japanese father [21:09] P1     who supports me in various ways. [21:17] P1     And this pitch... [21:21] P1     ...goes to my teammates     who've played with me so far. [21:28] P2     Damn! [21:29] P2     That was outside! [21:35] C1     Wow. [21:36] C1     It's batting practice, but he's     very thorough with every pitch. [21:41] C2     At first, it looks like     a one-man team led by Yeung-kun. [21:45] C2     But the other players are also     enjoying baseball to the fullest. [21:50] C2     A team like this will be quite formidable     once they pick up momentum. [21:57] C2     They have more than a small     chance to beat Seido. [23:35] Sa     Round 4 starts tomorrow! [23:36] Sa     We're up against Shunshin     Yeung's Akikawa Academy! [23:39] Ka     Sawamura, I'll stand in the batter's box. [23:41] Ka     Show me what you can do. [23:43] Sa     Aye, General! [23:44] Ka     Who's a general? [23:45] Sh     Seido's starter is a first-year. [23:47] Sh     We can take full advantage of that. [23:49] Mi     Akikawa makes their move     the moment the game begins. [23:52] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Anti-Furuya Strategy. SIGN    Anti-Furuya Strategy [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 25 - Anti-Furuya Strategy Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] C1     Wow. [00:06] C1     It's batting practice, but he's     very thorough with every pitch. [00:10] C2     A team like this will be quite formidable     once they pick up momentum. [00:17] C2     They have more than a small     chance to beat Seido. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field SIGN    Anti-Furuya Strategy [01:59] Ka     To prepare for the game tomorrow,     we're wrapping up practice. [02:03] Ka     The game begins at 10:00 AM. [02:05] Ka     We'll do a light warm up and     enter the stadium by 8:30 AM. [02:09] Ka     It's going to be above thirty     degrees again tomorrow, [02:12] Ka     so don't practice too much     and get plenty of rest. [02:16] Ka     That is all. [02:17] PP     Thank you! [02:19] Sa     We're done already? [02:19] Sa     But we have a game tomorrow. [02:21] Ha     It's because we have     a game tomorrow. [02:24] Is     Hey, Tetsu. [02:25] Is     Want to watch the Akikawa video again? [02:28] Yu     No, I've already done the simulation. [02:32] Yu     I just need to swing     like I always do tomorrow. [02:34] Is     That's our captain. [02:36] Ku     Oh, Jun-san! [02:37] Ku     I want to watch the video! [02:39] Ku     I want to simulate base stealing. [02:41] Ma     Gotta check his slide step, too. [02:43] Is     Masuko, you're running, too? [02:46] Ku     Are you serious? [02:48] Ry     Haruichi. [02:50] Ry     Join me when I hit off the tee later. [02:55] Ha     I can join you? [02:57] Ry     What are you saying? [02:59] Ry     You can hit, too. [03:00] Ry     So, later. [03:02] Ha     O-Okay. [03:03] Ku     That's rare. [03:05] Ku     Ryo-san's talking to his brother. [03:07] Is     Well, they are brothers. [03:13] Sa     Wait right there, Kazuya Miyuki! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [03:16] Sa     Don't you want to catch     my new and improved fastball? [03:20] Mi     Shut up! [03:21] Mi     Don't call me by my full name! [03:22] Mi     I already caught your     pseudo-fastballs yesterday. [03:26] Sa     It's not pseudo, you bastard! [03:27] Ha     Where are his manners? [03:29] Mi     Hey, Furuya. [03:30] Mi     Forget the idiot and let's go. [03:32] ---     Hey, wait! [03:33] Mi     Oh, forgot he's an oddball, too. [03:36] Mi     Let's pitch a few after the sun sets. [03:39] Mi     I want to see how your forkball is, too. [03:43] Fu     After the sun sets? [03:46] Mi     But don't go all out, okay? [03:49] Mi     That's right. [03:50] Mi     He just came from Hokkaido this year. [03:55] Mi     It's his first summer in Tokyo. [04:00] Mi     Could it be... [04:01] Mi     ...his body isn't used     to this temperature? [04:11] Re     Are the high temperatures worsening his fatigue? [04:17] Re     He hasn't been throwing for too long,     but he has played in two games. [04:21] Ch     But his pitch hasn't gotten weaker. [04:24] Ch     It's a tough call. [04:30] Ka     Kawakami, be ready from     the first inning tomorrow. [04:34] Ka     Yes, sir! [04:36] Ka     Fatigue from the heat and pressure [04:39] Ka     are unavoidable as we advance. [04:43] Ka     That's why we need everyone's     strength to win these games. [04:48] Ka     The entire team's strength. [04:56] Ry     You seem to be swinging     without any doubts. [04:59] Ry     During the game,     don't just babysit Sawamura, [05:02] Ry     and be ready to go anytime. [05:05] Ry     You were pinch hitter     in the first game, remember? [05:07] Ry     The coach uses the players     who are doing well in practice. [05:13] Ha     Oh, you haven't swung yet. [05:16] Ry     Don't worry about me. [05:18] Ry     Practicing at this point     won't really help me. [05:20] Ry     I just need to give my all tomorrow. [05:24] Ry     Here, swing more. [05:27] Ha     But I've been swinging     for almost an hour... [05:30] Ha     But it's a little nostalgic. [05:34] Ha     I haven't talked with him like this for ages. [05:40] Ka     Man, Sawamura's pitch really moves. [05:45] Ch     Yeah... [05:46] Ch     Not even Sawamura himself     knows how it'll move. [05:47] Sa     All right! [05:50] Ch     Sawamura, four-seamer. [05:53] ---     Right! [05:55] Sa     This is like this, so... [06:01] Sa     It's this! [06:05] Ch     You... had better not     do that in a game. [06:10] Ch     Let's be done after ten pitches. [06:18] Ka     It just barely missed me. [06:20] Ka     Sawamura! [06:21] Ka     You don't care if you hit me, do you? [06:23] Sa     Huh? Should I? [06:24] Ka     Of course you should! [06:27] Ka     Inside pitch practice toward     left-handed batters... [06:30] Ka     Are you practicing     for the Akikawa line-up? [06:34] Sa     G-General! [06:36] Ka     Who are you calling "General"? [06:37] Ka     Goodness... [06:39] Ka     Isn't it a little late     to be practicing, Chris? [06:44] Ch     My apologies. [06:45] Ka     Don't get carried away. [06:49] Ka     Hey! [06:50] Ka     Give me your bat and helmet. [06:52] Ka     Wait, Coach... [06:57] Ka     Show me your inside pitch. [07:02] Ka     It's not safe! [07:03] Ka     That helmet won't save you     when his pitch hits you! [07:06] Ka     I don't care. [07:08] Ka     Try me! [07:10] Ka     Seriously? [07:13] Ch     Could it be that he's... [07:16] Ch     ...seeing if Sawamura     will be useful tomorrow [07:20] Ch     because Furuya is unreliable? [07:24] Ka     What's wrong? [07:25] Ka     Hurry up and pitch. [07:27] Ka     Are you afraid of hitting me? [07:30] Ka     So much pressure. [07:32] Ka     I couldn't throw here. [07:34] Ka     B-But if he can throw to the     inside under this pressure... [07:44] Mi     I'm glad I came to check on him. [07:47] Mi     It's looking very interesting. [07:57] Ka     Sawamura, you're going? SIGN    Fuchu Municipal Stadium SIGN    Seido vs Akikawa      Yakushi vs Ichidai Third [08:16] Ha     It's really hot. [08:18] Ha     And it's only nine in the morning. [08:20] Fu     It'll get hotter today, too. [08:29] Ka     We play like we talked     in the meeting. [08:32] Ka     Don't forget to check the signs. [08:35] EE     Yes, sir! [08:36] Ka     Stay hydrated [08:38] Ka     and players in the dugout should     support those playing by any means. [08:41] EE     Yes, sir! [08:42] Ka     We need everyone's strength     to win from this point on! [08:47] Ka     Furuya, you're starting. [08:48] Fu     Yes, sir. [08:50] Ka     Kawakami and Sawamura, [08:52] Ka     be ready to go anytime! [08:56] KS     Yes, sir! [08:57] Ku     Huh? Did he just say Sawamura? [09:01] Ku     That's unexpected. [09:06] Ku     I wonder if something happened     with the coach yesterday. [09:09] Ku     Or it wouldn't make sense, right? [09:10] Mi     Man, he's sharp. [09:18] Is     Why are you hiding in the corner? [09:21] Ry     Make sure you stay inside     the dugout, Shiny-head. [09:24] Ry     You're blinding. [09:26] Ma     Careful not to burn your head     with no hair protection. [09:29] Ta     Guys... [09:33] Yu     Let's go! [09:37] C1     They're here! [09:39] C2     It's Seido! [09:42] C1     Isashiki! [09:43] C2     Masuko! [09:44] C3     Tetsu-san! [09:45] C4     Furuya-kun! [09:54] E1     Wow! They get cheers. [09:56] E2     There's a big crowd over there. [10:01] E2     They have a brass band     and cheerleaders. [10:03] E2     But look at our side... [10:06] E3     Well, everyone's busy with summer class. [10:10] E4     My parents told me to quit baseball! [10:13] E4     Makes you want to cry. [10:15] E3     Mine, too. [10:17] E3     "We didn't send you to Akikawa     so you could play baseball." [10:20] E5     Well, not like we joined     to do it so seriously, either. [10:25] E2     But... [10:26] E2     We can't quit now after coming this far. [10:29] E2     After meeting Shun, we've learned     the sweet taste of victory. [10:38] Sh     I love Yuming. [10:41] Sh     Soothes my heart. [10:42] E1     Yuming? [10:44] E2     You really love Japan, don't you? [10:46] EC     You know, Shunshin... [10:48] EC     How are you today? [10:50] Sh     How am I? [10:51] Sh     The usual. [10:54] Sh     I throw like the usual [10:56] Sh     and get outs like the usual. [10:58] Sh     That is my job as the pitcher. [11:02] Sh     No matter... who we're up against. [11:07] EC     Your words are truly reliable. [11:12] EC     You know... [11:13] EC     Just as Shunshin said,     no matter who we're up against, [11:16] EC     we just do our own baseball! [11:19] EC     Now, let's enjoy baseball     as much as we can! [11:23] EE     Yes, sir! [11:26] R1     As Akikawa going first, [11:29] R1     I'm sure they'd like to score first     and play their usual game. [11:32] R2     But Seido is a stronger team, overall. [11:37] R2     So how well Yeung-kun     can pitch against Seido [11:41] R2     will be the key. [11:44] R2     Will the big-name Seido take the game? SIGN    Akikawa     Seido [11:47] R2     Or will Akikawa become the dark horse,     centered around Yeung-kun? [11:52] R2     Whoever wins will advance     to the quarter-final. [11:57] Mi     We're lucky we got the early     game before it got too hot. [12:01] Mi     You should be able to throw like usual. [12:07] Fu     I plan on throwing until the end today. [12:12] Mi     Man... [12:14] Mi     The scary thing is that     he truly thinks he can do it. [12:20] Mi     Anyway, be sure to pace yourself today. [12:26] Mi     Hey, what's with that silence? [12:29] Um     Line up! [12:30] EE     Let's go! [12:32] ---     All right! SIGN    Seido vs Akikawa Begins [12:48] An     Top of the first, [12:50] An     Akikawa Academy's offense starts with [12:53] An     number 1, center fielder,     Ninomiya-kun. [12:57] E1     Keep your eyes on the ball, Nino! [12:59] E2     He can't throw faster than the machine! [13:05] Fu     Machine? [13:07] EC     You know... [13:08] EC     They're starting with the first-year Furuya-kun again. [13:12] EC     They can still keep their ace     on the bench in the fourth round. [13:15] EC     What a big team they have. [13:18] Sh     It's highly doubtful that the team has     that much faith in the first-year pitcher. [13:24] Sh     Their past two games have both     been called at five innings, [13:28] Sh     so he didn't pitch     completely until the end. [13:31] Sh     Perhaps there's a special reason [13:35] Sh     they have to send that pitcher out first. [13:40] EC     I see. You're right. [13:43] Sh     If that's the case,     then we can exploit that. [13:48] Sh     Let's drag him off the mound quickly [13:52] Sh     and make the game ours. [13:59] Um     Play ball! [14:03] Mi     He's not holding the bat short. [14:06] Mi     He should've seen Furuya's     pitch in the last game. [14:10] Mi     Well, let's see how he     reacts to the first pitch. [14:14] Mi     Your favorite high pitch. [14:16] Mi     Right here. [14:31] C1     Wow! Merciless as usual! [14:33] C2     That's a scary sound! [14:35] C3     Is he really a first-year? [14:38] Mi     Man, all out from the start. [14:41] Mi     I told you to pace yourself... [14:45] E1     What was that pitch? [14:48] E1     Unlike the machine's, it was alive, and [14:51] E1     it came at me with a roar. [14:54] E1     B-But... [14:58] E1     It's not too scary. [15:04] (Flashback) EC     The goal is to adjust their eyes. [15:08] (Flashback) EC     You know... [15:13] Mi     Even after that pitch,     he's still not holding it short. [15:25] Um     Ball four! [15:27] E1     Yeah! Nice job! [15:28] E2     Nice one, Nino! [15:30] Sa     There's nothing worse than walking     the first batter, Furuya! [15:34] Ka     Like you're one to talk. [15:35] Ch     He didn't even swing once. [15:39] Ka     Yeah. [15:40] An     Number 2, third baseman,     Hashimoto-kun. [15:44] ---     All right! [15:50] Mi     This batter's holding the bat long, too. [15:55] Mi     I thought this might happen,     but this is bad. [15:59] Mi     These guys aren't planning to swing. [16:05] Mi     The runner doesn't look like he'll run. [16:07] Mi     Damn. [16:08] Mi     They plan on tiring him out     by making him throw a lot. [16:13] R1     It's a difficult start for Furuya-kun. [16:21] R1     The opponent isn't swinging     at his high balls anymore. [16:27] R2     No, that's not what they're doing. [16:31] R2     They don't plan on swinging,     regardless of strike or ball. [16:39] R2     Unlike pitchers who pitch to contact, [16:41] R2     fastball pitchers who get     strikeouts naturally throw more. [16:47] R2     It's a very bold strategy with     a risk of simply striking out, but... [16:53] Um     Ball! [16:54] R2     It's probably the strategy     Furuya-kun hates the most. [16:59] C1     That's ball three! [17:02] C2     What's wrong, Furuya? [17:04] C3     Get strikes like usual! [17:06] C4     It doesn't look good for Seido. [17:12] E1     Nice one, Hashimoto! [17:14] E2     Eyes on the ball! [17:15] E3     That pitcher can't throw strikes! [17:20] Sh     No surprise. [17:21] Sh     A pitcher with no control     can't make the game. [17:27] Sh     Beating him is only a matter of time. [17:32] Fu     Damn... [17:34] Fu     The sweat is annoying. [17:44] (Flashback) Mi     Once people do the research, [17:45] (Flashback) Mi     and they start letting your high     ball pitches pass, we're doomed. [17:50] Mi     We knew this was coming     sooner or later. [17:55] Mi     If you can't overcome this situation, [17:58] Mi     you won't have a chance     to throw in the future. [18:05] Fu     Split? [18:09] Fu     Now? [18:15] Sa     Furuya. [18:22] Mi     Do it! [18:34] Um     Ball four! [18:37] Na     Oh, no! Two walks in a row! [18:40] Um     And that last one bounced. [18:42] Ha     Will Furuya-kun be all right? [18:48] R1     Wasn't that a breaking ball? [18:51] R1     In this situation when     he'd want a strike? [18:54] E1     Hey, that battery's getting lost! [18:56] E2     They're just gonna crash     and burn from here! [19:02] An     Number 3, shortstop,     Onishi-kun. [19:06] E1     Eyes on the ball, Onishi! [19:08] E2     Pitcher has no control! [19:12] Fu     Again... [19:14] Mi     Just throw as I tell you to. [19:22] (Flashback) Mi     Sheesh... [19:23] (Flashback) Mi     Your drop is inconsistent,     so it's really hard to catch. [19:27] (Flashback) Mi     But you're able to throw     relaxed when you throw this. [19:33] (Flashback) Mi     If only you could throw     your fastball the same way. [19:38] (Flashback) Mi     Let's be done soon. SIGN    Learn Today SIGN    Devote Every Moment [19:42] (Flashback) Fu     I haven't thrown a pitch     I'm satisfied with. [19:45] (Flashback) Fu     Please let me throw     a little more. [19:47] (Flashback) Mi     We have a game tomorrow! [19:49] [SONG] On-screen     Ignored [19:51] (Flashback) Mi     Yeah, way to ignore me. [19:55] (Flashback) Fu     Throwing as hard as I can     is the only thing I can do. [20:00] (Flashback) Fu     I will throw as much as I can     if it means helping the team. [20:06] Mi     I see. [20:08] Mi     He went all out in the last two games [20:11] Mi     because he was trying     his best for the team. [20:21] (Flashback) Mi     Keep that feeling inside     you for tomorrow's game. [20:26] (Flashback) Mi     No matter what happens tomorrow, [20:29] (Flashback) Mi     we'll support you the best we can. [20:33] Um     Strike! [20:37] E1     Did that just drop? [20:39] C1     Yeah! [20:40] C1     Nice pitch! [20:41] C2     Your arm's swinging! [20:43] Mi     Now, fastball down the middle! [20:48] Um     Strike! [20:51] E1     Wait a minute. [20:52] E1     What's this all of a sudden? [20:54] Ot     He's finally throwing strikes. [20:57] Sa     All right! [20:58] Sa     Nice one, Furuya! [20:59] Sa     Keep that rhythm and keep pitching— [21:01] Um     Ball! [21:02] Sa     Don't make me eat my words! [21:05] Sa     Hey! [21:06] Ka     He's actually cheering him on. [21:12] Um     Strike! [21:13] Um     Batter out! [21:15] E1     What's going on? [21:17] E2     What happened? [21:18] Sh     The more strength you     have in your shoulders, [21:21] Sh     the harder it is to control     a breaking pitch. [21:25] E1     Then that catcher called for a breaking     pitch to loosen up the pitcher? [21:31] E2     That's crazy! [21:32] E2     He risked walking     the batter for that? [21:36] Mi     All right. [21:37] Mi     Your shoulder's looking loose now. [21:40] An     Number 4, right fielder,     Shiratori-kun. [21:45] E1     What should I do, Coach? [21:48] EC     Let's wait. [21:50] EC     This inning, we'll see it out. [22:00] Sh     Kazuya Miyuki, huh? [23:36] Mi     Furuya's control has stabilized, [23:38] Mi     but Akikawa's not backing     down just like that. [23:41] Sh     In order to make the game ours, [23:43] Sh     we have to destroy this batter right here. [23:46] Fu     I'm not letting anyone hit. [23:48] Sa     You all right, Furuya? [23:49] Sa     Boss! When am I up? [23:52] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Miracle Akikawa. SIGN     Miracle Akikawa [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 26 - Miracle Akikawa Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Mi     I see. [00:02] Mi     He went all out in the last two games [00:05] Mi     because he was trying     his best for the team. [00:13] Um     Strike! [00:14] Um     Batter out! [00:18] E1     W-Wait a minute. [00:20] E1     What's this all of a sudden? [00:22] Sa     All right! [00:23] Sa     Nice one, Furuya! [00:24] Sa     Keep that rhythm and keep pitching— [00:26] Um     Ball! [00:27] Sa     Don't make me eat my words! [00:30] Sa     Hey! [00:31] Ka     He's actually cheering him on. [00:35] E1     What's going on? [00:37] E2     What happened? [00:38] Sh     The more strength you     have in your shoulders, [00:41] Sh     the harder it is to control     a breaking pitch. [00:45] E1     Then that catcher called for a breaking     pitch to loosen up the pitcher? [00:51] E2     That's crazy! [00:52] E2     He risked walking     the batter for that? [00:56] Mi     All right. [00:57] Mi     Your shoulder's looking loose now. [00:59] An     Number 4, right fielder,     Shiratori-kun. [01:05] E1     What should I do, Coach? [01:08] EC     Let's wait. [01:09] EC     This inning, we'll see it out. [01:20] Sh     Kazuya Miyuki, huh? SIGN    Miracle Akikawa [02:56] Um     Strike! [02:58] E1     I-It dropped? [03:01] Yu     Nice pitch, Furuya! [03:02] Ry     So you can throw strikes after all! [03:05] Ku     Keep that up! [03:06] Ku     The batter's not gonna swing! [03:09] Is     Kill them all! [03:14] Fu     The team... [03:17] Fu     The mound gives me strength. [03:21] Um     Strike! [03:26] Fu     I'm not alone. [03:29] Um     Strike! Batter out! [03:34] Sa     Damn it! He recovered! [03:35] Ka     Are you cheering for him or not? [03:39] R1     Consecutive strikeouts     after his two walks. [03:42] R1     Where did this consistency come from? [03:45] R2     Now it's two outs with two men on base. [03:48] R2     Akikawa's plan is to increase his pitch count, [03:51] R2     so I wonder what they'll do now. [03:55] An     Number 5, pitcher,     Yeung-kun. [04:01] Mi     Here he is. [04:03] Mi     The key player of this team. [04:05] Sh     You made him throw     breaking balls to loosen him up. [04:11] Sh     Must be tough to be a catcher     when the pitcher is stupid. [04:15] Mi     Not really. [04:19] Mi     I'm not afraid of a batter     who isn't going to swing. [04:23] Mi     By the way, great Japanese. [04:26] Sh     This battery... is dangerous. [04:30] Sh     I have to take them     out right here. [04:38] E1     C-Coach! [04:40] E1     Could Shun be trying to... [04:44] EC     We can't let the pitcher recover. [04:47] EC     Is that how you feel, Shunshin? [04:51] Sh     I'm going to swing for it, Coach. [05:04] Ch     That Yeung player has been a key player [05:07] Ch     in scoring runs for their team. [05:10] Ch     If we want to stop Akikawa     from building momentum, [05:12] Ch     we have to get him out here. [05:15] Ka     Yeah. [05:17] Ch     Miyuki, [05:19] Ch     you've gotta lead Furuya. [05:25] Mi     Looks like he's going     to be swinging for real. [05:30] Mi     Then... [05:33] Mi     Right here. [05:39] Um     Strike! [05:48] Ka     Yeah! Nice one, Furuya! [05:50] Ma     Nice pitch! [05:52] E1     He swung at a high ball! [05:55] E2     It really does look like it's     floating from the batter's box. [06:00] E2     Even for Shun, this could be difficult. [06:04] Mi     He already has the timing     down for Furuya's pitch? SIGN    It's not as fast as I thought. SIGN    Is it because he's not winding up? SIGN    Makes it easier for me. [06:22] Mi     He... SIGN    Don't chase with your eyes. SIGN    Feel with your skin. [06:35] Mi     Another high one. [06:38] Mi     We'll be lucky if he swings again. [06:43] Um     Ball! [06:45] Sa     Calm down, Furuya! [06:47] Mi     He's tightened up again. [06:50] Mi     Can he also feel the pressure     that Yeung is applying? SIGN    Feel with your skin. SIGN    Don't chase with your eyes. SIGN    Feel with your skin. [07:08] Mi     Relax. [07:09] Mi     We can't use an inconsistent pitch     as the final pitch yet. [07:13] Mi     Let's distract him a little with this, [07:15] Mi     then plow through with     your fastball at the end. [07:18] Mi     We have to finish this inning with him. [07:24] E1     Shun. [07:27] E2     Shun. [07:33] Sa     Furuya! [07:34] Sa     Even if you give up a hit,     we're right behind you! [07:37] Sa     Just leave everything to us      and give up a hit— [07:39] Ma     Don't even say that as a joke!     You're useless! [07:42] Sa     Useless? [07:43] Ka     It's still the first inning, Furuya! [07:45] On     Just calm down and throw like usual! [07:51] Yu     We're right behind you. [07:52] Is     Just kill him now! [07:54] Ku     Let him hit right here. [07:56] Ry     Don't worry about the runners! [07:59] Fu     All these people are giving me     words of encouragement. [08:05] Fu     I can't betray them. SIGN    Hit whatever he throws. [08:13] Mi     Don't be tense. [08:15] Mi     Throw down your arm! [08:20] Fu     I can't betray... [08:24] Fu     ...everyone's support! [08:27] Mi     Yes, and drop right here! [08:31] Mi     It's not... [08:40] Mi     Left field! [08:42] Sa     I think I can make it. [08:43] Is     Don't risk it! [08:44] Is     Play safe! [08:47] Sa     I can do it! [08:49] E1     Miss it! [08:56] E2     It went through! [08:57] E2     Keep running! [09:00] Is     You idiot! [09:02] Is     Don't make such a risky     play from the start! [09:08] Is     Gotta be kidding me! [09:24] C1     Akikawa scored the first two runs! [09:31] C2     Their ace, Yeung, smacked     the pitcher in the head! SIGN    Akikawa [09:41] An     Number 6, second baseman,     Tsushima-kun. [09:46] I1     Akikawa scored first? [09:48] I2     Yeung's two-run hit was timely. [09:50] I3     Seriously? [09:51] I4     Was Furuya throwing? [09:53] I2     Yeah. It wasn't Tanba. [09:57] I5     What are you doing, Koichiro? [09:59] I6     Akikawa as a team doesn't really     give me the vibe, you know... [10:04] I5     Hiro, you were watching? [10:07] I6     But it's different for the guy      who came all the way from overseas. [10:12] I6     That Yeung guy has     amazing focus on every pitch. [10:17] I6     Let's hope these two runs     don't settle the game. [10:26] Mi     You're fine. [10:27] Mi     Come! [10:34] Um     Strike! Batter out! [10:36] Ma     Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! [10:37] Ma     Nice pitch, Furuya! [10:39] Ka     Good job holding it out! [10:42] Sh     I was hoping he'd take     some damage from my hit. [10:46] Sh     Guess this pitcher's not     as fragile as I thought. [10:50] Mi     You got a little tense. [10:53] Sh     And that's a good, aggressive catcher. [10:58] Sh     He asked for the same pitch     that I hit off of him. [11:02] Sh     I'm glad I was able     to score this inning. [11:06] E1     Nice batting, Shun! [11:07] E2     Nice hit! [11:10] Ka     What's Furuya's pitch count? [11:12] Ch     Twenty-four. [11:14] Ch     He had to throw quite a lot. [11:16] Yu     It's still the first inning. [11:17] Yu     Relax. [11:18] Is     Let's get them back. [11:19] Ku     Put away your aura! [11:25] Ta     Switch your gears. [11:26] Ta     What you do after you     give up a hit is what's important. [11:33] Mi     Tanba-san. [11:37] Ta     Now, listen. [11:38] Ta     When you give up a hit, blame Miyuki. [11:41] Ta     It makes switching gears easier. [11:43] Fu     I see. [11:45] Mi     Hey, now. [11:48] An     Bottom of the first, Seido High School's      offense starts with... [11:53] An     ...number 1, shortstop,     Kuramochi-kun. [11:57] Ma     Kuramochi, let's go! [11:59] Ma     Let's get back the runs this inning! [12:01] Sa     Start it off, Kuramochi! [12:05] (Flashback) Ka     To put damage on a clever pitcher like him, [12:09] (Flashback) Ka     we need speed and bunts. [12:11] (Flashback) Ka     You two can put pressure     on him by getting on base. [12:18] R1     Though Akikawa scored two runs, [12:21] R1     how will Yeung-kun's pitching fare     against Seido's strong batters? [12:25] R2     Indeed. [12:26] R2     It's a very exciting game already. [12:32] Um     Play! [12:35] Ku     In order to make plays with my speed,     I've gotta get on base first. [12:43] E1     Third base! [12:44] E1     He's gonna bunt! [12:47] Ku     They figured it out. [12:49] Ku     Then I'll hit it over here. [12:54] Ku     He's good. [12:57] Um     Out! [13:00] ---     Tch! [13:01] E1     Nice fielding, Shun! [13:04] Ch     They've done their research. [13:06] Ch     He should've waited     and let the first pitch go. [13:10] Sa     Where are you rolling the ball? [13:12] Sa     You have to be like this     and hit it right on the line! [13:15] Ku     Shut up! [13:16] Ku     I really don't want     to hear it from you! [13:18] CC     Ryo-san! [13:18] An     Number 2, second baseman,     Kominato-kun. [13:19] CC     Ryo-san! [13:20] CC     Ryosuke! [13:21] CC     Ryosuke-san! [13:23] Ry     He plays really well. [13:26] Ry     I came out to Tokyo from Kanagawa,     but he's from Taiwan. [13:30] Ry     That's pretty amazing. [13:34] Ry     But sorry. [13:36] Ry     I'm gonna bully you a little. [13:47] Um     Foul! [13:49] Ma     Yeah! That's the seventh pitch! [13:51] Sa     I'd hate to be the pitcher right now. [13:53] Ku     Nice job, Ryosuke! [13:55] Ku     Keep it up! [13:58] Sh     They have a pitcher     who can't pace himself, [14:02] Sh     but they also have     a batter who has techniques. [14:10] Sh     Interesting. SIGN    Interesting. [14:14] ---     Ball! [14:16] Ry     That's a very good course,     but that's one ball out. [14:22] Um     This pitcher is amazing. [14:25] Um     He's been throwing right     to the catcher's mitt. [14:33] Um     That's a little more in. [14:36] Um     No way. [14:38] Um     Is he going to make     a one-ball adjustment? [14:42] Um     In high school? [14:44] Ry     It's close, but... [14:46] Ry     ...it's out. [14:49] Ry     All right. [14:50] Ry     I get a free pass to— [14:50] Um     Strike! [14:51] Um     Batter out! [14:58] Um     What is it? [14:59] Ry     Nothing. [15:02] Ry     I guess I should've     swung at the close one. [15:07] Ha     He got a no-swing strike? [15:09] Is     Damn. [15:11] Is     Now we have to swing     at every close call! [15:14] Mi     By consistently throwing     to where the catcher's mitt is, [15:18] Mi     he got the umpire on his side. [15:25] Mi     So this is "clockwork." [15:27] Mi     Shunshin Yeung's pitching. SIGN    Akikawa Seido [15:35] E1     Eyes on the ball, [15:36] E1     Tsushima! [15:38] Ma     Focus on the batter! [15:40] Yu     Focus! [15:47] Um     Strike! Batter out! [15:54] Mi     Nicely done, Furuya. [15:55] Ry     Nice pitch. [15:57] E1     Damn! That was close. [15:59] E2     We just needed one more hit. [16:01] E3     But it's not easy to hit his pitches! [16:04] EC     You know... [16:05] EC     If we keep defending tenaciously,     we'll have another chance. [16:09] EC     Let's switch gears! [16:11] E1     Yeah, let's go! [16:13] ---     Yeah! [16:14] E2     You can pitch to contact, Shun! [16:19] Ha     We just shut down their chance to score, [16:22] Ha     but they still have energy. [16:24] Re     Yes. [16:25] Re     Furuya-kun's not doing badly, either. [16:30] Re     But he's been having to throw a lot. [16:34] Re     The first inning's outcome     has put the other team on a roll. [16:43] C1     Into the right! [16:45] C2     Nice hit, Isashiki! [16:47] Is     Can't shut me down! [16:52] Sh     He could hit that far     while he was off-balance? [17:07] E1     We can't underestimate this batter, Shun. [17:10] E1     What do we do? [17:12] Sh     Let's fight him. [17:14] Sh     If we strike him out,     we can gain momentum. [17:20] Um     Strike! [17:21] Sh     A strike to the outside, [17:24] Sh     then finish him off     with an inside strike! [17:31] Sh     He hit that pitch... [17:34] Sh     ...into the outfield without making     perfect contact with the ball? [17:38] E1     Left field! [17:39] Is     The same hit you gave us! [17:41] Is     Go through! [17:44] E1     What do I do? [17:45] E1     It's just like the hit     the other guy couldn't catch. [17:50] E1     I guess I'll play safe and— [17:57] C1     Wow! No way! [17:59] C2     A miracle scorpion catch! [18:01] C3     That was just pure luck! [18:04] Re     We lost two runs when our     opponent hit the ball there. [18:10] C1     I-I got it! [18:11] C1     I-It's in my glove! [18:14] C2     Don't cry, Takada! [18:16] Re     But for them, it turned     into a miracle play. [18:24] Re     This game is definitely     playing out [18:27] Re     perfectly in their favor. [18:30] MM     Furuya-kun! [18:31] Um     Hit it! [18:33] Sa     Furuya! [18:34] Sa     Your bat and the ball are this far apart! [18:37] Sa     Eyes on the ball! [18:40] Um     Strike! Batter out! [18:53] Ku     Don't worry, Furuya. [18:55] Ku     You just focus on pitching. [18:59] Ku     I have to get on base     and create an opportunity. [19:05] Ku     He won't throw any meatballs or four balls. [19:11] Ku     So I have to be aggressive! [19:16] P1     Yes! [19:17] Sh     You have time, Kunimi! [19:19] Sh     Calm down! [19:21] Ku     I have to get on base! [19:23] E1     Shun! [19:26] Um     Out! [19:31] E1     Oh! Kunimi! [19:32] E1     Nice toss! [19:33] E2     Nice cover, Shun! [19:35] E3     Two outs! [19:40] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai... [19:45] Sa     Don't you mind it! [19:47] Ku     Just say the short version! [19:49] Ku     It sounds sarcastic! [19:52] R1     Another super play for Akikawa. [19:55] R1     Seido's having a hard     time making a comeback. [19:58] R2     Yeah. [20:00] R2     Akikawa has completely disabled     their first and second batters so far. [20:07] Um     Strike! [20:09] Ry     Again? [20:11] Ry     You're way too lenient, Umpire. [20:13] Ry     If you give him strike for that, [20:16] Ry     I'll have to swing at every close ball. [20:22] Ry     Another close one! [20:26] Ry     A breaking ball? [20:34] E1     Straight to the pitcher! [20:35] E2     Nice pitch, Shun! [20:37] E3     Three for three again! [20:40] EC     Seido's batters can't do a thing... [20:44] EC     ...against Shunshin's pitching! [20:46] EC     Everyone's looking strong,     following Shunshin's lead, [20:50] EC     and they don't even look nervous     playing against a prestigious school. [20:53] EC     You know... [20:54] EC     If we keep this up until the end... [21:00] Sh     He followed my breaking ball     with determination alone. [21:07] Sh     You guys live up to     the prestigious name. [21:10] Sh     All of the batters swing with confidence. [21:19] Sh     One more run. [21:22] Sh     In order to shut down     this team completely, [21:25] Sh     we need another run. [21:29] Sa     Hey, Furuya! [21:30] Sa     I'll switch whenever you want! [21:32] Sa     In fact, switch with me right now! SIGN    Ignore [21:36] Sa     Don't ignore me again! [21:43] Mi     This is bad. [21:45] Mi     It's getting hotter. [21:57] Sa     If you think it's cold,     nothing's hot, Furuya! [23:36] Mi     It's mid-game with Akikawa Academy     still two runs ahead. [23:38] ---     It's getting hotter. [23:40] ---     How many more innings will Furuya last? [23:41] Ka     He's thrown over sixty pitches now? [23:43] Ka     If he allows a runner,     I'm switching him. [23:46] Ot     I know! Let's get Kawakami out! [23:48] Ot     Kawakami! [23:48] Sa     Is Kawakami-senpai     relieving Furuya? Or is... [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     I'm Not Running. SIGN    I'm Not Running [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 27 - I'm Not Running Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] E1     Straight to the pitcher! [00:06] E2     Nice pitch, Shun! [00:10] Sh     He followed my breaking ball     with determination alone. [00:18] Sh     You guys live up to     the prestigious name. [00:21] Sh     All of the batters swing with confidence. [00:29] Sh     One more run. [00:32] Sh     In order to shut down     this team completely, [00:35] Sh     we need another run. [00:44] Mi     This is bad. [00:46] Mi     It's getting hotter. SIGN    I'm Not Running SIGN    Akikawa Seido [02:38] Ka     So his pitch count is over sixty now? [02:41] Ch     Yes. [02:42] Ch     At this rate, he'll reach 100      by the fifth inning. [02:44] Ch     It's a difficult situation. [02:46] Ch     It's getting hotter, as well, [02:48] Ch     so we don't know how long he'll last. [02:50] Ot     We can't give up any more runs. [02:52] Ot     Though it's still early on, [02:53] Ot     we should think about switching him out. [02:55] Ot     I know! Get Kawakami! [02:56] Ot     Let's get Kawakami! [03:04] Mi     They're starting with the seventh batter. [03:07] Mi     Don't put any extra force into it, Furuya. [03:10] Mi     No one's hit your fastball yet. [03:20] Sa     Safety! [03:24] Fu     Or not? [03:27] Mi     Damn. [03:28] Mi     Not only are they     making him throw more, [03:30] Mi     they're trying to tire     him out with bunts. [03:35] Mi     Are they planning     to completely crush him? [03:42] Sh     Of course. [03:44] Sh     A small nation will use whatever     it takes to defeat a large nation. [03:48] Sh     The sooner they switch pitchers, [03:50] Sh     the more this game is ours. [03:55] Sh     And their ace hasn't     pitched in any games yet. [04:00] Sh     We have to drag their team's     worry out onto the field. [04:16] R1     Every time they try to bunt,     the pitcher has to run forward. [04:19] R1     It's not a pretty strategy,     but it must be tough for the pitcher. [04:22] Sa     Hey, Furuya! [04:24] Sa     Stop getting flung around     by their bunt stance! [04:26] Ka     Kokudokan did the same to you,     if my memory serves me right. [04:30] Ch     Even if he knows it in his head,     his body reacts on its own. [04:34] Ch     I just hope it doesn't make him stiff again. [04:39] Mi     Throw like you're going to make him bunt! [04:45] Ka     If Furuya allows a runner     this inning, I'm switching him. [04:50] Ka     I assume the Ichidai team     is watching from the bleachers. [04:54] Ka     We can't afford to show     his weakness any further. [04:59] Ch     He's right. [05:01] Ch     If Furuya gets completely     crushed in this game, [05:03] Ch     it'll be harder to use him     down the road. [05:06] Ot     It's Kawakami, right? [05:08] Ot     It'll be a long relief for him, [05:10] Ot     but we don't have anyone else. [05:12] Ka     No, it's still early in the game. [05:15] Ka     If we use Kawakami now,     we'll fall right into their trap. [05:19] Ot     B-But we don't have anyone else     who could pitch in this... [05:26] Ot     D-Don't tell me... [05:30] Ot     What? [05:32] Ot     Are you serious? [05:34] Ka     Yes. I'm sending Sawamura out. [05:37] Ka     Kominato, go tell Sawamura. [05:40] Ha     Y-Yes, sir. [05:43] Ha     Eijun-kun is switching     with Furuya-kun... [05:46] Ha     Wow! This is getting intense! [05:50] Ch     He's using Sawamura     instead of Kawakami. [05:53] Ch     When he showed himself last night,     was he already thinking about this switch? [05:58] Ch     Thinking "we still have Kawakami left"     instead of "we only have Kawakami left" [06:03] Ch     will completely change the mentality     of the players on the field. [06:07] Ch     The coach knows that our batters are     more than capable of taking back this game. [06:13] Ch     Now it rests on him to live up     to the coach's expectations. [06:18] Sa     Me? [06:19] Sa     Me? Really? [06:20] Ha     Once he allows a runner. [06:22] Sa     All right! Let's go! [06:24] Ka     Wait! Stop! [06:25] Ha     Not until he allows a runner! [06:29] Mi     The reserves are moving around. [06:34] Mi     Is it almost time to switch Furuya? [06:40] Mi     Well, we don't really have a choice. [06:43] Mi     We can't let him be crushed in this game. [06:48] E1     He's already exhausted. [06:51] E1     Don't hate us. [06:53] E1     We're desperate, too. [06:59] E1     Strike! [07:01] E1     Batter out! [07:02] E1     What the... [07:04] E1     He got even faster? [07:07] Ha     Look! One out! [07:08] Ha     Furuya-kun's not giving up the mound. [07:11] Mi     You didn't let him bunt. [07:13] Mi     You shut him down by force instead. [07:17] Mi     Man, you're really stupid. [07:24] Is     You idiot... [07:29] Sa     Furuya... [07:41] Sh     He's still a dumb first-year. [07:43] Sh     It's like he wants us to crush him. [07:47] Sh     If that's what you want,     we're not holding back. [07:52] Fu     I can't let this team's summer end here. [07:58] Fu     I'm throwing until the end! [08:05] Um     Strike! [08:06] Um     Batter out! [08:09] Sa     Furuya. [08:18] Mi     Furuya, just one more. [08:21] Mi     Fight it out right here! [08:29] Um     Ball four! [08:35] Mi     So he can't relax, even with his forkball. [08:39] C1     Oh! He gave away a walk! [08:41] C2     Such a waste after getting two outs! [08:44] Sa     He allowed a runner! [08:48] Ka     Time out, please. [08:52] Ka     Miyuki, pitcher change. [08:57] C1     They're switching him out already? [08:59] C2     Isn't it too soon? [09:01] C2     It's still the fourth inning. [09:02] E1     Yeah! [09:03] E1     We sent that fastball pitcher down! [09:07] E2     Who's up next? [09:08] E2     The side thrower? Or is it the ace? [09:10] Sh     No. [09:12] Sh     The ace hasn't thrown in the bullpen yet. [09:19] Sa     Furuya. [09:21] Ha     Hey, Eijun-kun. [09:23] Ha     You're up. [09:24] Sa     Y-Yeah... [09:28] Ka     Sawamura. [09:31] Ka     I'm right behind you. [09:33] Ka     Go crazy out there. [09:35] Ha     Good luck! [09:39] An     Seido High School has called     for a change in players. [09:44] Ka     They're bringing in Kawakami-senpai. [09:46] Ka     It'll be a long game for him, [09:48] Ka     but we don't have a choice in this game. [09:51] An     Replacing Number 9, Furuya-kun... [09:56] An     ...Sawamura-kun as pitcher. [09:58] An     Sawamura-kun as pitcher. [10:03] Ma     Hey... [10:04] Ma     What are you doing there... [10:08] Ma     ...Sawamura? [10:11] R1     Another first-year pitcher? [10:13] R1     Even the Seido bleachers look quiet. [10:17] R2     That pitcher with an interesting form. [10:21] R2     A very aggressive player     when they're behind in runs. [10:24] R2     Is he that reliable? [10:28] R2     Or are they super tight on pitchers? [10:34] Sa     Furuya, the ball. [10:42] Sa     Hey! Don't ignore me right now! [10:48] Yu     It's an order from the dugout. [10:50] Yu     Switch with him, Furuya. [10:55] Ku     Hey! [10:58] Ku     Furuya! [11:02] Ka     Furuya... [11:04] Ha     Furuya-kun... [11:07] Um     What's wrong? [11:08] Um     Hurry up with the switch. [11:10] Ot     C-Coach, Furuya's not     coming off the mound. [11:15] Ch     Furuya... [11:29] Sa     Furuya, the ball. [11:32] Yu     It's an order from the dugout. [11:34] Yu     Switch with him, Furuya. [11:38] Ha     Furuya-kun... [11:44] C1     What's going on? [11:45] C1     Are they not switching? [11:48] Ku     We'll turn the game around. [11:51] Ry     You're way too selfish for a first-year. [11:53] Ku     Go rest in the dugout. [11:56] Ku     You listening? [11:58] Mi     I asked for forkballs,     but you couldn't relax, [12:02] Mi     and your fastballs are only getting higher. [12:06] Mi     Even if you keep throwing,     you'll drag the team down. [12:10] Mi     Now hurry up and get off the mound. [12:20] Sa     Furuya. [12:27] Sa     You can't get off the mound after     allowing runs because of your mistake. [12:32] Sa     That's what you're thinking, right? [12:35] Sa     But... [12:37] Sa     ...this... [12:38] Sa     ...is a team battle. [12:44] Sa     I'll carry on your frustration. [12:49] Sa     Leave the rest to me! [13:19] Fu     I hate you, for some reason. [13:21] Sa     Wh-What did you say? [13:23] Fu     I hate you! [13:24] Sa     Don't repeat it! [13:26] Fu     Wow, I'm tired. [13:30] Mi     He ended up getting replaced, [13:32] Mi     but he didn't let us down. [13:35] Mi     No matter how tired he was, [13:37] Mi     he tried to throw until the end. [13:52] Mi     We've inherited... [13:54] Mi     ...your spirit. [14:00] C1     Hey, man. [14:01] C1     What happened? [14:02] C2     Is Seido all right? [14:04] C3     Some miscommunication with the dugout? [14:06] E1     Damn! A southpaw? [14:08] E2     He's a first-year, too. [14:10] E1     Damn it. [14:11] E1     How many players do they have? [14:13] E1     They don't need to use their ace against us? [14:18] Sh     No. [14:20] Sh     After this switch, I'm certain of it now. [14:23] Sh     Their ace won't be playing this game. [14:33] Ku     Man, you're pitching in this situation? [14:36] Ku     The coach must be a daredevil. [14:39] Ry     You sounded too cool just now. [14:42] Ku     Don't act like a hero here, you prick! [14:45] Sa     Why me? [14:46] Ry     But the coach probably     respects your intensity. [14:51] Yu     Most likely. [14:53] ---     Oh, yeah. [14:55] Ku     What are you guys talking about? [14:58] Mi     Well, well. They were all there? [15:00] Mi     Last night... [15:04] (Flashback) Ka     It's not safe! [15:06] (Flashback) Ka     That helmet won't save you! [15:10] Mi     I'm glad I came     to check on him. [15:11] Mi     It's looking very interesting. [15:14] (Flashback) Ka     What's wrong? [15:16] (Flashback) Ka     Hurry up and pitch. [15:19] (Flashback) Ka     Are you afraid of hitting me? [15:23] Ka     So much pressure. [15:26] Ka     I couldn't throw here. [15:28] Ka     But if he can throw to the     inside under this pressure... [15:35] Ka     Oh, are you throwing, Sawamura? [15:41] Sa     If I run away here, [15:43] Sa     there's no way I can throw     in a first-string game! [15:47] Sa     I can't run away! [15:58] Mi     Last one! [15:59] E1     His speed is a lot slower     than the last guy's. [16:04] E2     What should we do, Coach? [16:05] E2     Should we see how he throws first? [16:08] EC     No, you've all done enough waiting. [16:12] EC     Let's get aggressive from here. [16:16] Sh     Nino. [16:17] ---     Yeah? [16:18] Sh     If you can put a dent in this pitcher, [16:21] Sh     it'll help us win even more. [16:27] E1     Just tell me to score     without beating around the bush. [16:30] E2     You've got this, Nino! [16:32] E3     Don't miss his meatballs! [16:35] E1     Leave it all to me! [16:36] EC     We sure will! You know... [16:37] E3     Hit it! [16:39] R1     The Akikawa dugout looks     energetic, as always. [16:42] R2     We're in the mid-game,     but it's a two-run difference. [16:46] R2     Seido must want to end     this inning quickly [16:49] R2     and connect it to their next attack. [16:52] R2     Let's see if they can change     the tides with this new pitcher. [17:08] E1     Try to get the pitcher's attention, Takada. [17:13] E1     I'll aim for right between first and second. [17:16] E1     If he gives me a meatball, I'll pull it hard. [17:21] Mi     Hey, you look stiff. [17:24] Mi     You didn't need to inherit     Furuya's stiffness, you know? [17:27] Mi     Throw once to first and look around. [17:31] Sa     I forgot to stare at the runner. [17:37] Ka     You idiot! [17:45] C1     That was close! [17:46] P1     Hey, what are you doing? [17:47] Ka     Where are you throwing? [17:48] Ma     Get it together! [17:50] Is     Calm down, idiot! [17:51] Ku     Or we'll kick you off the mound! [17:54] R1     Wow... [17:55] R1     His teammates are merciless. [17:57] Ot     Look at that! [17:59] Ot     He's bound to screw something up for us! [18:01] Ot     We should change     to Kawakami before it happens. [18:03] Ot     Coa— [18:08] Ot     Why does he trust him so much? [18:16] Ku     It's too late to do that now! [18:18] Ka     Do that before you throw! [18:21] Mi     Wow! That was close. [18:23] Mi     He's a real pain in the ass, too. [18:26] Mi     But now that you're on the mound, [18:29] Mi     I can't just give up on you. [18:31] Mi     Give me a four-seamer to the inside. [18:37] Mi     You can, can't you? [18:41] Sa     Let's see... [18:42] Mi     Hey, stop! [18:43] Mi     Don't blatantly     affirm your grip! [18:47] Mi     It's the pitch you     threw to the coach. [18:59] (Flashback) Ka     He threw without hesitation... [19:02] (Flashback) Ka     ...right into the coach's chest. [19:05] (Flashback) Ka     What kind of heart     does he have? [19:11] (Flashback) Ka     So that's the four-seamer? [19:14] (Flashback) Ch     Yes, but he still     misthrows sometimes. [19:19] (Flashback) Ka     It's a nice pitch with spirit. [19:27] Mi     Come! [19:30] E1     The first pitch. [19:31] E1     I'll pull it hard! [19:37] E1     First pitch! [19:44] Sh     He swung late? [19:46] Sh     It wasn't even that fast! [19:48] Um     Strike! [19:51] Ka     Yes! [19:54] Yu     Nice pitch. [19:56] ---     Oh, yeah! [19:58] Is     So you do have it in you! [20:00] Ku     Let's get aggressive! [20:01] Ry     Nice. [20:11] E1     What the hell? [20:15] E1     His pitch... [20:25] E2     What are you doing, Nino? [20:27] E3     His pitch is slow! [20:29] E4     Eyes on the ball! [20:34] E1     Damn it! [20:35] E1     It's seriously hard to time it right. [20:41] E1     His left arm is hidden behind his body, [20:46] E1     and then... [20:51] ---     Oh, yeah! [20:53] E1     Did that one... move? [20:56] Sa     Yes! [20:58] MM     Third! [21:01] P1     Wow! He got an out! [21:04] P2     S-Sawamura got an out     without allowing a runner! [21:08] Sa     Yes! [21:11] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [21:13] Sa     Yes! Yes! [21:13] Ku     Shut up! [21:14] Mi     A moving right after a fastball. [21:17] Mi     Just what I ordered. [21:19] Mi     Though his control's     still weak. [21:22] Ch     He carried on Furuya's spirit     and threw with his heart. [21:26] Ch     Shutting them down with     the first batter here was big. [21:29] Ka     That brat! [21:31] Ka     He's gaining confidence because     the coach acknowledged him. [21:34] Ha     Nice pitching, Eijun-kun! [21:38] Ha     Wow! Sawamura-kun! [21:42] Ot     It was his first relief with a runner on base. [21:46] Ot     But what guts he has... [21:54] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [21:56] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [21:57] Sa     Yes! Yes! [21:58] Ku     Shut up! [23:36] Ha     Takako-senpai, Sawamura-kun     got us out of a pinch! [23:39] Fu     We can't relax yet, Haruno. [23:40] Na     It's still the fourth inning. [23:42] Sa     I'll give it all I've got! [23:43] Sa     Look how powerful I've become! [23:45] Um     Listen to what he's saying... [23:46] Fu     Then how about we look back     and see how much he's grown? [23:49] Ha     Okay! [23:50] Sa     Wait, what? [23:51] Ha     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching Mound. SIGN    Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching Mound [23:56] MM     Let's win the national title! 28 - Path, Eijun Sawamura to the Scorching Mound Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Sa     The final game... [00:05] Sa     ...of my junior high career. [00:17] Sa     My last pitch meshed     the gears of my fate. SIGN    Path, Eijun Sawamura          to the Scorching Mound [01:58] (Flashback) Recap     Nice to meet you. [02:01] (Flashback) Recap     You must be Eijun Sawamura-kun. SIGN    Rei Takashima Seido High School Baseball [02:06] (Flashback) Recap     I'm the assistant director     of the Seido High School Baseball Team. [02:08] (Flashback) Recap     My name is Rei Takashima. [02:11] (Flashback) Recap     If you are actually aiming     to go to the nationals, [02:15] (Flashback) Recap     you should gain something     from seeing a top-level practice. [02:22] Recap     Is it just me? [02:24] Recap     Or did she make fun of     my junior high team? [02:28] Recap     You better be kidding me! [02:31] Sa     I went to Tokyo to watch the Seido     High School Baseball Team's practice. [02:36] (Flashback) Recap     If you don't want to get better,     then go back home to your mommy! [02:39] Sa     I couldn't stand Azuma-san     talking trash to his teammate, [02:45] Sa     so I challenged him to a duel. [02:49] Sa     And then he showed up. [02:51] (Flashback) Recap     This sounds like a lot of fun. [02:55] (Flashback) Recap     Rei-chan, [02:56] (Flashback) Recap     can I catch his pitch? [03:00] (Flashback) Recap     Who's he? [03:02] (Flashback) Recap     Kazuya Miyuki, a catcher. [03:06] Mi     I'm Kazuya Miyuki,     a second-year at Seido. [03:10] Mi     My first impression of Sawamura was... [03:13] Mi     Well, a guy with a big attitude [03:16] Mi     but not the skills to back it up. [03:20] Mi     But Rei-chan herself brought him here,     so I figured he must have something. [03:25] Mi     That's why I volunteered as catcher. [03:27] (Flashback) Recap     The best pitches [03:29] (Flashback) Recap     are works of art produced by the pitcher     and the catcher working as one. [03:32] (Flashback) Recap     Works of art? [03:35] (Flashback) Recap     Let's get cracking, partner. [03:39] (Flashback) Recap     Partner? [03:42] Mi     Sawamura's pitch far     exceeded my expectations. [03:48] Recap     Fastballs for life? Yeah, right. [03:50] Recap     I'm sure he doesn't realize it, [03:54] Recap     but his pitch moves at the plate. [03:57] Mi     His pitch was a natural moving fastball     that changed its path at random. [04:07] Recap     Just clear your head... [04:09] Recap     and give me your best shot. [04:11] Recap     I'll catch it with everything I have. [04:16] Recap     Right down the middle. [04:19] Recap     What is this feeling? [04:21] Recap     I can hear my heart     beating loud and clear. [04:25] Recap     Oh, man... [04:27] Recap     I know I can throw my best pitch here. [04:31] Recap     I just gotta trust his mitt, [04:34] Recap     and it'll be the best ever. [04:36] Recap     The best pitch I've ever... [04:39] Recap     ever thrown! [04:41] Recap     I'll hit it outta the     park, you stupid kid! [04:55] Recap     Nice pitch. [04:57] (Flashback) Recap     This moment... [05:03] (Flashback) Recap     ...I think I opened the     doors to a new world. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:09] (Flashback) Sa     The pitch I threw at Miyuki-senpai     wouldn't get out of my head, [05:13] (Flashback) Sa     so I decided to join the Seido     High School Baseball Team. [05:16] Sa     Nice to     meet you. [05:18] (Flashback) Sa     But even after I joined, [05:21] (Flashback) Sa     there were many obstacles in my way. [05:25] (Flashback) Recap     I'm Kataoka, the head coach. [05:28] (Flashback) Recap     Is this all the new members this year? [05:30] (Flashback) Recap     Yes, sir! [05:34] (Flashback) Recap     I can't walk out in this atmosphere. [05:36] (Flashback) Sa     Damn it! [05:38] (Flashback) Recap     He came here late, but he's     trying to sneak into the line! [05:51] (Flashback) Recap     A guy who can't even apologize     for being late to practice... [05:55] (Flashback) Recap     is not a member     of the Seido Baseball Team. [06:00] (Flashback) Recap     If you don't like how I do things,     then don't show up. [06:04] (Flashback) Recap     Ever. [06:15] (Flashback) Recap     I overslept because I was naive. [06:20] (Flashback) Recap     I have no excuse. [06:23] (Flashback) Recap     But I'm... I'm... [06:28] (Flashback) Recap     I'm... [06:32] (Flashback) Recap     I'm here to become the ace! [06:35] (Flashback) Recap     And I'm confident that     I want it more than anyone here! [06:49] Sa     And then, I was forced     to form a battery with... [06:53] Sa     ...someone I didn't know     instead of Miyuki-senpai. [06:56] (Flashback) Recap     I'm Chris Yu Takigawa. [07:00] (Flashback) Recap     Nice to meet you, loser pitcher. [07:13] (Flashback) Recap     What is he doing? [07:15] (Flashback) Recap     He didn't move the mitt a single inch. [07:20] (Flashback) Recap     What's wrong? [07:22] (Flashback) Recap     This is where my... [07:23] (Flashback) Recap     mitt is. [07:26] (Flashback) Recap     A head-to-head battle of powers     is the best part about baseball? [07:31] (Flashback) Recap     Maybe for your own self-satisfaction. [07:36] (Flashback) Recap     I would never... [07:37] (Flashback) Recap     want to entrust the three     years we spent here to you. [07:45] Sa     I couldn't understand Chris-senpai, [07:48] Sa     and my urge to retaliate     only grew larger. [07:55] (Flashback) Recap     Switching out Tanba-kun for     the pitcher, Furuya-kun. [08:28] (Flashback) Recap     It's hard to believe he's     a first-year like us. [08:31] (Flashback) Recap     One of his pitches can      crush a batter's heart. [08:36] (Flashback) Recap     This is the difference between     Furuya's talents and yours. [08:45] (Flashback) Recap     You... [08:47] (Flashback) Recap     I told you. [08:48] (Flashback) Recap     You'll never be the ace on this team. [08:52] (Flashback) Recap     As long as he's in your grade. [09:03] (Flashback) Recap     What about you? [09:04] (Flashback) Recap     You're a second-string like me. [09:07] (Flashback) Recap     Aren't you frustrated that     you lost to a second-year? [09:11] (Flashback) Recap     You finish practice so early. [09:16] (Flashback) Recap     If you want to go up, don't you have     to practice harder than anyone else? [09:22] (Flashback) Recap     You've just given up     on getting better! [09:33] (Flashback) Recap     Give up on aiming higher? [09:37] (Flashback) Recap     For the idiot that     you are, you're sharp. [09:46] (Flashback) Recap     Don't end up like me... Sawamura. [09:58] Sa     Back then, [10:00] Sa     I didn't know anything. SIGN    National Training Center [10:02] Sa     How naive I was or anything     about Chris-senpai. [10:07] (Flashback) Recap     We're here. [10:09] (Flashback) Recap     Next, one-hand rowing. [10:12] (Flashback) Recap     Ten reps. [10:15] (Flashback) Recap     Don't rush. Go slowly. [10:18] (Flashback) Recap     Go slow. [10:21] (Flashback) Recap     He ruptured his subscapularis     and pronator teres muscles. [10:28] (Flashback) Recap     On our team, with so many players, [10:30] (Flashback) Recap     being away from the team for a year [10:32] (Flashback) Recap     is the same as quitting the team. [10:35] (Flashback) Recap     Even Coach Kataoka asked him     to support the team as a manager. [10:42] (Flashback) Recap     However, he clung to a small chance, [10:45] (Flashback) Recap     and he never gave up     on finishing as a player. [10:51] Recap     You're kidding. [10:54] Recap     Are you... [10:57] Recap     kidding me? [11:00] (Flashback) Recap     Hey, Sawamura-kun! [11:04] (Flashback) Recap     Why? [11:05] (Flashback) Recap     Why did you let a stupid first-year like me      mouth off to you and not say anything? [11:11] (Flashback) Recap     Damn it! [11:12] (Flashback) Recap     Are you kidding me? [11:14] (Flashback) Recap     Damn it... [11:16] (Flashback) Recap     I look like... [11:19] (Flashback) Recap     ...a stupid moron now! [11:30] (Flashback) Recap     I have an impossible request. [11:34] (Flashback) Recap     Please... [11:36] (Flashback) Recap     Please... [11:38] (Flashback) Recap     Please teach me baseball. [11:44] Sa     On the Seido Baseball Team,     there's another pitcher... [11:48] Sa     ...who's a first-year. [12:03] (Flashback) Recap     Sorry. [12:04] (Flashback) Recap     I threw a little too hard. [12:07] Sa     This... is how I met the one who     will be my rival pitcher on the team, [12:14] Sa     Satoru Furuya. [12:23] (Flashback) Recap     What are you doing? [12:24] (Flashback) Recap     He's a first-year! [12:27] (Flashback) Recap     Don't swing at those     high fastballs! [12:32] Sa     Furuya is a fastball pitcher     who gets strikeouts by power. [12:37] Sa     But... [12:38] (Flashback) Recap     Furuya, I'm sorry. [12:41] (Flashback) Recap     I can't catch your pitch... [12:44] (Flashback) Recap     He's a monster. [12:46] (Flashback) Recap     Damn. [12:48] (Flashback) Recap     What does he want from us? [12:51] (Flashback) Recap     I'm sorry, Furuya. [12:53] (Flashback) Recap     The upperclassmen don't want     to play baseball with you. [12:58] Sa     Furuya's pitch was too fast, [13:00] Sa     and he couldn't play baseball     like he wanted to in junior high. [13:05] (Flashback) Recap     By the way, did you hear the word      about the first-string team? [13:09] (Flashback) Recap     Twenty players can be registered     for the summer Tokyo District tournament. SIGN    Super Baseball Theory: The Logic of Batting [13:12] (Flashback) Recap     Basically, two second-string players     will be moved up by the summer. [13:17] (Flashback) Recap     You serious? [13:19] (Flashback) Recap     So the scrimmages will be good     opportunites to show off. [13:23] (Flashback) Recap     Two players? [13:24] (Flashback) Recap     Yep, two players. [13:26] (Flashback) Recap     So we're moving up to the first-string! [13:29] (Flashback) Recap     No, nothing's final yet... [13:34] Sa     In the practice game against Kokudokan, [13:37] Sa     which doubled as the last     first-string tryout, [13:39] Sa     I finally got the chance to form     a battery with Chris-senpai. [13:45] (Flashback) Recap     Switching out the catcher, Ono... [13:50] (Flashback) Recap     for Takigawa. [13:53] Ch     My job was to open     the doors for Sawamura [13:57] Ch     with the kind of talent he has. [14:00] Ch     And in the duel against     Zaizen of Kokudokan, [14:03] Ch     I saw how much potential he really had. [14:12] Recap     I've only been pitching     for three innings, [14:15] Recap     but was I able to show Chris-senpai... [14:18] Recap     that I've improved, even a little? [14:23] Recap     Was I able to get even     a little bit closer... [14:30] Recap     to the crown, the ace number,     that's still miles away? [14:42] Recap     For now, I'll just throw     my best pitch into his mitt! [14:59] Ch     The infinite possibility     to shine as much as you polish... [15:04] Ch     ...like polishing a diamond in the rough. [15:08] Sa     And then, as the summer     tournament closed in, [15:11] Sa     the members of the first-string     team were announced. [15:15] (Flashback) Recap     The new first-string players... [15:17] (Flashback) Recap     are first-year, Haruichi Kominato, [15:21] (Flashback) Recap     and another first-year,     Eijun Sawamura. [15:26] (Flashback) Recap     That is all. [15:28] Recap     Wait a minute... [15:31] Recap     What about Chris-senpai? [15:34] Recap     I have no regrets. [15:36] Recap     In my last moments, [15:39] Recap     I was able to receive the best pitch... [15:43] Recap     I've ever had as a player. [15:51] (Flashback) Recap     There's only one thing we can do. [15:55] (Flashback) Recap     We have to get stronger, [15:58] (Flashback) Recap     so we can fight for those who can't! [16:04] (Flashback) Recap     Now... [16:06] (Flashback) Recap     You don't have any time to look back. [16:09] (Flashback) Recap     Not just you... [16:11] (Flashback) Recap     Me, too. [16:18] (Flashback) Recap     I'm going to fight till the very end. [16:22] (Flashback) Recap     The fight Chris-senpai couldn't. [16:25] (Flashback) Recap     This goes for both of us. [16:28] (Flashback) Recap     So get stronger. [16:31] (Flashback) Recap     Stronger. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship, Tokyo Qualifier [16:38] Sa     Then the summer tournament began. [16:41] Sa     There are many strong teams     in our West Tokyo District. [16:47] Sa     Ichidai Third High with     Manaka-san as the pitcher. [16:52] (Flashback) II     Let's get another run! [16:53] (Flashback) II     Yeah! [16:55] Sa     And... [16:59] Sa     The ones who robbed us of our     ticket to nationals last summer. [17:06] Sa     Inashiro Vocational School     with Mei Narumiya as the ace. [17:11] Sa     But on our team, we have     amazing upperclassmen, too. [17:16] Sa     The quiet, cleanup hitter     and captain, Yuki-senpai. [17:21] Mi     He sucks at shogi, though. [17:24] (Flashback) Recap     Miyuki, let's pick up from      where we left off yesterday. [17:28] Sa     The roaring three-hole and     strong-shouldered center, [17:31] Sa     Isashiki-senpai. [17:33] Mi     Don't tell anyone,     but his nickname's "Spitz." [17:38] Is     Who's a Spitz? [17:41] Sa     Kind to others but strict to himself, [17:44] Sa     a power-hitter five-hole, Masuko-senpai. [17:47] Mi     His family owns a liquor store. [17:53] Sa     One of my roommates at the Seido dorm, [17:55] Sa     the cheetah-legged, lead-off man, [18:00] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai. [18:03] Mi     He's a second-year like me. [18:07] Sa     A fellow first-year     who made the first-string, [18:10] Sa     a baseball prodigy, [18:13] Sa     Kominato Haruichi,     also known as Harucchi. [18:15] Recap     There's no easier pitch     to hit than this. [18:20] Sa     His brother and second baseman, [18:23] Sa     Ryosuke Kominato-senpai. [18:25] Mi     He doesn't even come close to Ryosuke-san     yet in terms of both fielding and batting. [18:29] (Flashback) Recap     Haruichi, you're in the way. [18:33] Sa     As for the pitchers, [18:34] Sa     we have our ace, Tanba-senpai,     looking to come back from an injury, [18:39] Sa     and Nori-senpai, the     second-year sidearm pitcher. [18:43] Mi     The reason people say we don't     have an ace is because... [18:48] (Flashback) Recap     Ball four! [18:53] Mi     Tanba-san couldn't overcome     his weak mentality. [18:58] Mi     But Tanba-san overcame     his weakness with effort. [19:04] (Flashback) Recap     Yes! A fastball! [19:11] (Flashback) Recap     It dropped? [19:15] Mi     At last, we can go into the tournament     in our best state possible. [19:18] Mi     Or so I thought... [19:20] Recap     Everything is about     getting to the stage. [19:24] Recap     We're definitely going... [19:28] Recap     ...to nationals. [19:50] Mi     We were forced to go into the     tournament without our ace. [19:58] Mi     Until Tanba-san comes back, [19:59] Mi     Furuya, Sawamura, and Nori's     pitching are our only hope. [20:04] (Flashback) Recap     Strike! Batter out! [20:07] (Flashback) Recap     Game set! SIGN    Akikawa Seido [20:13] Sa     In the fourth round     against Akikawa Academy, [20:16] Sa     we're now facing our first pinch. [20:20] (Flashback) Recap     I asked for forkballs,     but you couldn't relax, [20:24] (Flashback) Recap     and your fastballs are     only getting higher. [20:28] (Flashback) Recap     Even if you keep throwing,     you'll drag the team down. [20:31] (Flashback) Recap     Now hurry up and get off the mound. [20:35] (Flashback) Recap     Furuya. [20:39] Recap     I'll carry on your frustration. [20:43] (Flashback) Recap     Leave the rest to me! [21:09] Recap     We've inherited... [21:12] Recap     ...your spirit. [21:18] Sa     We can't afford to lose. [21:21] Sa     Not for the people     who didn't make the team, [21:25] Sa     nor for the pitcher who walked off. [21:28] Sa     I'm here with everyone's     will on my shoulders. [21:33] Recap     Give me a four-seamer to the inside. [21:38] Recap     You can, can't you? [21:46] Recap     Come! [21:57] Recap     Yes! Yes! Yes! [21:59] Recap     Yes! Yes! Yes! [23:35] Mi     Sawamura finally stands on the mound. [23:38] Mi     We enter the mid-game with Akikawa. [23:41] R1     Seido is definitely strong, [23:43] R1     but Yeung-kun has a reason     he can't lose as well. [23:46] R2     Mine-san, is that because he and     Miyuki-kun both wear glasses? [23:51] R1     No... [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Neck and Neck. SIGN    Neck and Neck [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 29 - Neck and Neck Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] (Flashback) Sa     Furuya! [00:03] Sa     I'll carry on your frustration. [00:07] (Flashback) Sa     Leave the rest to me! [00:39] Mi     We've inherited... [00:41] Mi     ...your spirit. [00:49] E1     First pitch! [00:56] Sh     He swung late? [00:57] Sh     It wasn't even that fast! [01:00] Um     Strike! SIGN    Neck and Neck [02:35] Um     Strike! [02:38] C1     Yes. [02:39] Yu     Nice pitch. [02:42] Is     So you do have it in you! [02:45] Ku     Let's get aggressive! [02:46] Ry     Nice. [02:50] E1     His pitch... [02:59] E2     What are you doing, Nino? [03:01] E3     His pitch is slow! [03:03] E4     Eyes on the ball! [03:08] E1     Damn it! [03:09] E1     It's seriously hard to time it right. [03:15] E1     His left arm is hidden behind his body, [03:20] E1     and then... [03:26] E1     Did that one... move? [03:30] E1     Yes! [03:32] MM     Third! [03:35] P1     Wow! He got an out! [03:38] P2     S-Sawamura got an out     without allowing a runner! [03:41] Sa     Yes! [03:44] Ka     That brat! [03:46] Ka     He's gaining confidence because     the coach acknowledged him. [03:49] Ha     Nice pitching, Eijun-kun! [03:53] Ha     Wow! Sawamura-kun! [03:56] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [03:58] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [03:59] Sa     Yes! Yes! [04:00] Ku     Shut up! [04:01] Mi     A moving pitch right after a fastball. [04:04] Mi     Just what I ordered. [04:06] Mi     Though his control is still weak. [04:09] Ch     He carried on Furuya's spirit     and threw with his heart. [04:13] Ch     Shutting them down with     the first batter here was big. [04:18] Ot     It was his first relief     with a runner on base. [04:21] Ot     But what guts he has... [04:30] E1     Damn it! [04:32] E1     There's something about that pitcher! [04:35] E2     Don't worry about it, Nino. [04:37] E2     It's not as fast as the last guy. [04:39] E2     We'll definitely be able to take him out. [04:42] E1     That's not it. [04:44] E1     His pitch just feels disgusting. [04:48] Sh     He swung really late. [04:50] Sh     It's probably not about his pitch speed. [04:55] EC     You know... [04:56] EC     This inning's important. [04:57] EC     Let's defend carefully! SIGN    Akikawa Seido [05:00] An     Bottom of the fourth,     Seido High School's offense starts with... [05:05] An     ...Number 3, center fielder,     Isashiki-kun. [05:07] Is     Yeah! I'm up! [05:09] Ku     Jun-san, your helmet! [05:12] Is     Let's have a good match. [05:14] Um     He's well-mannered despite his attitude. [05:16] R1     A great line-up starting with the three-hole. [05:19] R1     Seido should be looking     to make a counterattack here. [05:22] R2     Yeah. [05:24] Fu     It's hot. [05:28] Ku     Don't copy him! [05:31] Is     The first-year newbies     are fighting with their spirits. [05:35] Is     As third-years, we can't just sit by and watch. [05:44] Sh     The second round with the clean-ups. [05:47] Sh     I'll have to play even     more meticulously here. [05:55] Is     You'd better be kidding me! [06:00] E1     That was a high and inside     ball to throw him back! [06:05] C1     That went right over! [06:06] C2     A long one down the left! [06:09] Sa     Wow! [06:10] Sa     Seriously? [06:11] Sa     That wasn't even close to a strike! [06:13] Ku     He just hits whatever pitch     he likes even if it's a ball! [06:18] Sa     So he's just a bad ball hitter? [06:20] Is     Yeah! And second base! [06:23] Sh     It's the same batter as last time. [06:26] Sh     I can't tell what he's thinking,     which makes things hard for me. [06:30] Is     What are you looking at? [06:31] PP     Seido! Seido! [06:33] P1     Jun-san! [06:35] R1     Th-The crowd is roaring. [06:38] R2     He followed up well after the two     first-years showed some fight. [06:42] R2     Can they turn the game around this inning? [06:46] An     Number 4, first baseman,     Yuki-kun. [06:59] E1     Even if we walk him... [07:02] Sh     No, we don't need to give up the first base. [07:06] Sh     Not even the best batters     hit 100% of the time. [07:11] Sh     If I don't mess up my control... [07:18] Um     Foul! [07:20] E1     That hit was crazy fast... [07:23] E2     If that thing comes my way... [07:43] Um     Ball four! [07:47] Sa     He gave up his first walk! [07:50] Mi     Tetsu-san's swing must've made him cower. [07:59] Mi     Looks like his gears are starting to misalign. [08:06] An     Number 5, third baseman,     Masuko-kun. [08:23] E1     First! [08:27] Um     Out! [08:29] C1     The five-hole bunted! [08:31] C2     They're playing it real careful! [08:34] P1     One out, runners on second and third! [08:36] P2     Let's turn it around right here! [08:39] Sa     That was an exquisite bunt     which absorbed all the power. [08:41] Sa     Unlike a certain someone! [08:44] EC     They're coming for those runs     with everything they have. [08:50] EC     This is where you fight it, Shunshin. [08:55] An     Number 6, catcher,     Miyuki-kun. [09:01] P1     Miyuki! [09:02] P2     Hit it long! [09:04] P3     Let's get a run here! [09:07] Re     One out, runners on second and third. [09:09] Re     There's no one else better for the job. [09:12] Ch     It's all you, Miyuki. [09:18] Sh     He showed his first sign     of weakness against Tetsu-san. [09:22] Sh     That's how I'll take him down. [09:35] R1     Akikawa is bringing their players in close. [09:37] R1     They don't plan to give up a single run. [09:40] R2     Looks like it. [09:41] Mi     You little... [09:43] Mi     Trying to realign your gears by force? [09:49] Mi     "Even if I walk the clean-up,     I just have to take out the rest." [09:53] Mi     Sounds like you're trying     your best to put up a front. [09:56] Mi     Bring it on. [10:01] Is     Won't go your way. [10:03] Is     Watch out for a squeeze play! [10:06] Sh     Do it if you want. [10:07] Sh     I'll get you out at the plate. [10:11] Um     Strike! [10:14] Is     He's already back to his former self. [10:18] Mi     Wow! That's a tight pitch. [10:21] Mi     A curve to the farthest     outside corner of the zone. [10:25] Mi     Where are you gonna throw it next? [10:33] Mi     A fastball high and inside. [10:35] Ma     He got cornered with just two throws! [10:37] Sa     High and inside right after     his low and outside curve. [10:41] Ma     With balls coming at every corner of the zone, [10:43] Ma     even Miyuki's gonna have     a hard time figuring it out. [10:51] Sa     Where's his usual composure? [10:54] Ku     He's playing under Yeung's pace right now. [10:57] Fu     It's harder to hit than it looks. [11:02] Mi     I accidentally swung at a high ball. [11:06] Mi     I'm so lame. [11:08] Sh     So far so good. [11:10] Sh     One out, runners on second and third. [11:12] Sh     The next batter is very careful. [11:15] Mi     Your control is seriously amazing. [11:18] Mi     Making plays would be so easy     if I paired up with you. [11:24] Mi     Starting with a curve to low and outside. [11:27] Mi     Then a fastball to high and inside. [11:31] Mi     Another high and inside,     but it's outside the zone. [11:35] CC     Hit it hard! [11:39] Mi     What about the next pitch? [11:41] Mi     If I were catching his pitch... [11:45] Sh     I don't need another ball. [11:48] SM     End it with a low and outside... [11:51] SM     ...curve. [12:02] Mi     We're a perfect match! [12:05] Mi     We'd make a great battery. [12:11] Is     Yeah! [12:24] Um     Safe! [12:26] Is     Yeah! [12:27] PP     Tied! [12:29] P1     A two-RBI triple! [12:31] P2     Miyuki! [12:32] P3     Nice batting! [12:34] Ot     Yes! [12:38] Fu     He hit. [12:39] Sa     Nice batting! [12:41] R1     Advancing to third while the outfield     was playing with the ball was big. [12:46] R1     That battle of glasses     will go down in history. [12:50] R2     It's times like this that really     put teams to the test. [12:53] R2     Seido might turn it around this inning. [12:57] E1     Shun. [12:58] E2     Shunshin. [13:02] Sh     Did he know what I was throwing? [13:05] E1     P-Probably. [13:07] E1     He stepped in with no hesitation. [13:10] E1     But even then, he hit it perfectly... [13:15] Sh     This is good. [13:18] Sh     Finally a team worth playing. [13:22] E1     Shun. [13:25] Sh     That's right. [13:27] Sh     I came to Japan... [13:28] Sh     ...to play a game like this. [13:33] Sh     The fun's just beginning. [13:41] E1     One out! [13:42] E2     One at a time! [14:01] Um     Out! [14:03] C1     They stopped it! [14:04] C2     That glove toss was amazing! [14:06] C1     Yeah, a great play from both teams. [14:10] R1     This battle of glasses is just amazing! [14:17] Mi     Are you serious? [14:19] Mi     You little... SIGN    Akikawa Seido [14:31] E1     It was faster than I thought... [14:33] Sa     Third! [14:36] Um     Out! [14:39] Sh     He swung late again. [14:42] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [14:44] Ku     Don't shout every time! [14:47] E1     What's with his form? [14:54] E1     My timing's way off! [14:56] Sa     Shortstop! [14:58] Ku     Man... [14:59] Ku     You sure know how to make my job difficult. [15:05] Um     Out! [15:07] P1     Yes! Two outs! [15:09] P2     Nice play, Kuramochi! [15:12] Ha     Wow! [15:13] Ha     Sawamura-kun's pitching     is working really well! [15:16] Re     Yeah. [15:17] Re     The opponents are quick to hit,     so he's playing at a good tempo, too. [15:25] Sa     Harucchi's brother! [15:27] E1     Wh-What was that feeling? [15:31] C1     Wow! Three for three! [15:33] C2     He took out the top     of the line-up, fair and square. [15:36] Mi     His pitch has power because     he's throwing with confidence. [15:40] Mi     At this rate, we should be fine even     if his control's a little weak. [15:42] Sa     Yeah! [15:45] E1     Sorry, Shun. [15:47] E1     His pitch feels a little weird. [15:50] E2     His arm comes out late, too. [15:54] Sh     Well played. [15:56] Sh     Looks like he wasn't some random     pitcher to buy you time. SIGN    Interesting [16:05] Sh     Interesting. [16:08] Um     Strike! [16:09] Um     Batter out! [16:11] Sa     Damn it! I missed by a hair! [16:15] Sh     A hair? [16:17] Sh     Does he know Japanese? [16:19] Sa     The first curve! [16:21] Sa     I should've swung at that one! [16:23] Ku     You still would've missed. [16:25] P1     Kuramochi! [16:26] P1     It's about time you showed them up! [16:28] P2     Show them how fast you are! [16:30] P3     Roll it gently! [16:32] Ku     I know already. [16:34] Ku     I can't go zero for three.     I'm gonna get on base. [16:42] Sh     The ones I have to watch     out for are the clean-ups. [16:46] Sh     I can't allow any runners before them. [16:54] Ku     He's persistent about throwing inside. [16:58] Ku     You're gonna throw the last     one to the outside, right? [17:02] Ku     Shoot! [17:04] Um     Strike! [17:05] Um     Batter out! [17:09] CC     Nice try! [17:10] CC     Nice fight! [17:12] Mi     This is bad. [17:13] Mi     We need to take him out quick. [17:19] Mi     He's starting to throw with more spirit. [17:24] R1     H-His aura is intense. [17:27] R1     He's still a second-year, isn't he? [17:30] R1     He throws as if this is his last year. [17:37] R2     This summer is his last season. [17:41] R2     School in Taiwan starts in September,     six months before us. [17:48] R2     So he was technically in a Taiwan high school [17:51] ---     for six months before he came here. [17:55] R2     And in the rules of high school baseball, [17:58] R2     it states that only those whose     attendance is three years [18:02] ---     or less can participate. [18:05] R1     So because of his six months in Taiwan... [18:08] R2     Right. [18:10] R2     After spring next year, [18:13] ---     he'll be ineligible to participate     in high school baseball. [18:19] Um     Foul! [18:21] Um     Foul! [18:29] E1     Let him hit it, Shun! [18:31] E2     We'll stop it with our bodies! [18:33] E3     We'll stop it with our lives! [18:35] Sh     I'll throw as many and     for as long as it lasts. [18:40] Sh     So long as I don't give up     any runs, we won't lose. [18:50] E1     Yeah! [18:54] R2     The ace from overseas. [18:56] R2     He's made his final summer his best. [19:01] R2     Akikawa has something they can't give up. [19:11] R1     I-I see. [19:13] R1     So that's why they can keep such     high morale against a school like Seido. [19:17] E1     All right, one more run! [19:19] E2     Let's get one more run, guys! [19:22] Is     We're gonna take this game! [19:24] Is     You'd better show some spirit, Sawamura! [19:26] Sa     Yes, sir! [19:39] Is     Let's be aggressive, Sawamura! [19:40] Ku     Send some this way, Sawamura! [19:42] Is     Kill them! [19:43] Ma     One at a time! [19:52] Um     Out! [19:54] Ka     Wow, he even jammed Yeung! [19:56] Ho     Are you serious? [19:58] P1     Is this really for real? [20:01] R1     Looks like his own teammates are surprised... [20:05] Sh     He got me good. [20:07] Sh     His weird pitching form     wasn't his only weapon. [20:10] Sh     His pitch randomly moves. [20:12] Sa     One out! [20:14] Sh     I only knew about their ace     and sidearm pitcher. [20:17] Sh     He's a real game changer. [20:19] Ha     Wow. [20:21] Ha     He's on a roll! [20:23] Ha     I can't stand just sitting here     in the dugout like this. [20:28] Ha     I want to stand on the field, too! [20:31] Ma     Seido's pitcher is a first-year. [20:33] I1     Yeah, but he wasn't in the dugout     for the Kanto tournament. [20:37] Ma     Is he worth keeping Tanba     and Kawakami reserved? [20:41] I1     Either way, it's the end-game. [20:44] I1     Whoever scores the next run      could win the game. [20:50] Ka     Kominato. [20:52] Ka     Go swing your bat and warm up. [20:55] Ka     Be ready to go when I call you. [20:58] Ka     And Tanba, you... [21:04] E1     It's not fast, but it's really hard to hit. [21:07] E1     Let's start by acknowledging that. [21:09] E2     Let's hold the bat short and swing. [21:11] E3     Let's get another run and put Shun at ease. [21:14] E2     After all, their ace can't play today! [21:17] E3     Yeah, let's get a hit-by-pitch     or something and— [21:20] C1     Hey, what's going on? [21:26] ---     What? [21:32] (Flashback) Ka     This is something only you, the ace, can do. [21:37] (Flashback) Ka     Go to the bullpen [21:39] (Flashback) Ka     to put some pressure on the other team. [21:48] (Flashback) Ka     Tanba. [21:52] Sh     The ace... is in the bullpen. [23:36] Sh     I thought Seido's ace couldn't play today. [23:38] Sa     All right, Harucchi, Kuramochi-senpai! [23:40] Sa     Let's smack a big one and get a run here— [23:41] Ka     Boys! [23:42] Ka     Do you seriously plan     to play past the ninth inning? [23:45] Ka     Go get as many runs as you can right now! [23:48] Sh     Bring it on. [23:49] Sh     This is the Japanese high school     baseball that I came to play. [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Winner and Loser. SIGN    Winner and Loser [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! [23:58] ---      [24:00] ---      30 - Winner and Loser Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] R2     After spring next year, [00:06] R2     he'll be ineligible to participate     in high school baseball. [00:15] (Flashback) Ka     Go to the bullpen [00:17] (Flashback) Ka     to put some pressure on the other team. [00:23] (Flashback) Ka     Tanba. [00:30] Sh     The ace... is in the bullpen. SIGN    Winner and Loser [02:14] E1     Are you serious? [02:16] E1     The ace this late? [02:19] E2     No way... [02:20] E2     Were they saving him     this long from the start [02:23] E2     to make their move     in the late-game? [02:25] Sh     No, that's impossible. [02:29] Sh     Having to switch out the first     pitcher after just four innings [02:32] Sh     shouldn't be part of their plan. [02:37] Sh     But the southpaw first-year     they were hiding... [02:41] Sh     ...was a real curveball. [02:53] Um     Out! [02:56] Sa     Yes! SIGN    Akikawa Seido [03:08] E1     Two outs! Two outs! [03:09] E2     Let's do this, Shun! [03:11] E3     Focus on the batter! [03:15] E4     One to the outside? [03:18] Sh     We don't need any balls. [03:28] Um     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    Akikawa Seido [03:47] Ma     Let's get the first batter! [03:48] Is     Sawamura, you've got this! [03:50] Ku     Pitch to contact! [03:57] Mi     It's fine if the ball     control's a little off. [03:59] Mi     Come at a good pace. [04:01] Mi     Don't give them time to think. [04:08] Um     Out! [04:10] E1     Two outs already. [04:12] E1     And they still have two     more pitchers they can use. [04:24] E2     One more run... [04:27] E2     But the one more run     feels impossible to get. [04:31] C1     Three for three again? [04:33] C2     Why can't they hit his pitches? [04:36] C3     Isn't he only throwing fastballs? [04:38] C4     He throws at a good pace,     and it feels good to watch. [04:42] C4     Though he acts a little dumb. [04:44] C2     What's that first-year pitcher's name? [04:48] C3     Eijun... Eijun Sawamura! [04:53] C3     Well, he's really good. [04:56] Na     Was Sawamura-kun always this good? [04:59] Ha     He's doing really well! [05:04] Ka     Nice pitch. [05:05] Ch     Nice pitching. [05:07] Sa     Wow! [05:08] Sa     The... The two big-shots     of Seido just... [05:14] Sa     ...just complimented me! [05:17] Mi     You get carried away,     so I'm not saying anything. [05:21] Ka     Do you seriously plan     to play past the ninth inning? [05:26] Ka     If you're seriously aiming     for the nationals, [05:30] Ka     go get as many runs as you     can before the game ends! [05:38] PP     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seido High School has called for a substitution. SIGN    Replacing Number 8, Sakai-kun: [05:55] E1     They're bringing out a pinch hitter. [05:57] E1     They're making their move. [06:00] Ha     Let's have a good match. [06:03] Sa     Harucchi! [06:05] Sa     I'm right behind you! [06:07] Sa     Go crazy out there! [06:12] Ka     You just copied what I told you earlier. [06:19] (Flashback) Ry     During the game,     don't just babysit Sawamura, [06:22] (Flashback) Ry     be ready to go anytime. [06:24] (Flashback) Ry     The coach uses the players     who are doing well in practice. [06:28] Ha     Just like my brother said,     the coach really used me. [06:36] E1     This guy... [06:37] E1     He's standing over the plate. [06:40] E1     Does he plan to get hit to get on base? [06:44] Ku     This isn't really like him. [06:46] Ry     Well... [06:47] Ry     He doesn't show his emotions much. [06:50] Ku     Yeah. He doesn't. [06:52] Ry     But... [06:54] Ry     When he stands on the field, [06:57] Ry     he does things I can't even think of doing. [07:02] Ry     What are you planning, Haruichi? [07:07] Sh     You use a wooden bat when metal     bats are the standard in high school? [07:13] Sh     You must have a lot of     confidence in your ability. [07:17] Sh     But... [07:18] Sh     How do you expect to hit an     inside pitch standing like that? [07:22] Sh     Right to your knees! [07:25] E1     He opened his legs! [07:27] E1     He was aiming for     this inside pitch... [07:30] E1     ...from the start! [07:32] Sh     Doesn't matter. [07:33] Sh     No matter how you hit     it, it'll be a foul. [07:42] Sa     Yes! [07:43] Sa     A hit to the left field on the first pitch! [07:46] Sh     He can hit that pitch to the left? [07:49] Sh     Nice batting, Harucchi! [07:52] Mi     Yeung has confidence in his ball control, [07:54] Mi     which made him throw to the inside. [07:56] Mi     And he swung straight for it. [07:59] Mi     That takes a lot of talent. [08:02] P1     Hey, he's shyly pumping his fist! [08:05] P2     His face is red! [08:09] Ry     It's not easy... [08:12] Ry     ...when you have a younger     brother like him. [08:16] Sa     I'm coming right after you, Harucchi! [08:19] Sa     I'll hit a huge one right here! [08:23] Sa     What? [08:28] Sa     Me? Bunt?! [08:32] Ma     Wow! Perfect! [08:34] Ka     Straight down the foul line. [08:35] Ho     Why is he so good at only bunts? [08:38] P1     Nice one, Bunt Master! [08:40] P2     You're the Kawai of Seido! [08:43] Sa     Why won't he let me hit? [08:46] Ku     Damn. [08:47] Ku     I hate how he doesn't even     realize he's good at bunts. [08:51] Ka     Kuramochi! [08:56] E1     Shun, we got a free out. [09:17] EC     You're looking stiff, boys! [09:18] EC     Show some spirit! [09:21] Sa     Kuramochi, we don't need a big one! [09:23] Sh     Follow up cleanly! [09:26] E2     Shunshin! [09:29] Fu     Bottom of the seventh,     one out and runner on second. [09:31] Fu     A great chance for a run. [09:34] Fu     Let's go. [09:35] Ha     Kuramochi-senpai... [09:38] Re     You've been completely     shut down until now, [09:42] Re     but it's about time you did     something, Kuramochi-kun. [09:48] Ka     Listen, everyone out there's [09:50] Ka     playing under a lot of pressure     this late in the game. [09:56] Ka     Don't pop a fly, no matter what. [10:00] Ka     Smash it into the right. [10:03] E1     He pulled an outside pitch! [10:06] E1     I won't make third base. [10:08] C1     Kuramochi! [10:09] C1     Whoa, he's fast! [10:10] C1     I gotta hurry, or I won't... [10:16] C1     Oh, his hand slipped! [10:18] C2     Akikawa made an error! [10:20] P1     Finally, Kuramochi! [10:22] P2     Man, you're fast! [10:24] P3     One out, runners on first and third! [10:25] Sa     Yes! [10:28] R1     A lot of things could happen here. [10:32] R2     I wonder what play Seido will make. [10:36] R1     Their squeeze play was blocked     by Yeung-kun in the fourth inning. [10:43] E1     He's not taking any lead. [10:46] E1     Does he not plan to run? [10:52] E2     He's stealing without a lead? [10:53] Sh     Don't throw it! [10:57] Sa     Wow! He's like a fish     swimming in water! [11:01] Sa     Like a cheetah on the hunt! [11:03] Sa     Like a rat running for the cheese! [11:05] Sa     Or um, well, er... [11:06] Mi     You're trying way too hard. [11:10] Sh     This is fine. [11:12] Sh     I can focus on the batter more     if he's standing still on second. [11:17] EC     You know, time out! [11:19] EC     Let's all gather     around for a second. [11:24] E1     Sorry, Shun. [11:26] E1     I felt rushed and messed up. [11:28] E2     Don't worry about it. [11:29] E3     What's there to be so stiff about? [11:32] E4     We gotta play aggressively now! [11:34] E4     Let's do this, guys! [11:36] E5     Y-Yeah. [11:42] Sh     I'm going to pitch with     full trust in your defense. [11:51] E1     Sh-Shun. [11:55] Sh     Will I get hit here and lose the game? [11:59] Sh     Or will I get out of this     to wait for our chance? [12:07] Sh     This thrilling tension... [12:11] Sh     ...is what makes baseball so fun. [12:14] Um     Play! [12:20] EC     Shunshin. [12:23] E1     Shun. [12:28] E2     What a guy. [12:40] Sh     Squeeze? [12:54] Sh     S-Squeeze? [13:02] Sa     He threw it wide! [13:03] Sh     Catch it please, Sekiguchi! [13:11] Ha     Brother. [13:17] Sh     You can still hit that? [13:25] Ma     Yay! [13:27] Ma     Yes! [13:28] Sh     They got me. Damn it. [13:36] E1     Back home! [13:37] E1     Runner's heading for home! [13:39] E2     We can't give two runs on a squeeze! [13:49] Um     Safe! [13:52] C1     Wow! Two runs! [13:54] C2     That's some super-fast sliding! [13:56] C3     His speed is like cheating. [13:59] E1     S-Sekiguchi! Second base! [14:03] P1     Nice run! [14:04] P2     Nice run, Ryo-san! [14:07] Sh     One after another without any break... [14:11] Ot     Yeah! That's our one-two pair! [14:16] Ch     Nice run! [14:18] Fu     Welcome back. [14:20] Sa     Harucchi, you're the best! [14:24] Sh     Nice run, Kuramochi. [14:26] Mi     Though you got on base with an error. [14:28] Ku     It was a hit! [14:33] Sh     A high ability to adapt to any pitch, [14:37] Sh     and aggressive base-running     performed as a team. [14:44] Sh     So this is the level of Japanese     high school baseball. [14:48] Is     You idiot. [14:51] Is     We're nowhere near done. [14:57] CC     Seido! Seido! Seido! SIGN    Municipal Stadium [15:10] IC     So Seido managed to get the next run. [15:10] CC     Seido! Seido! Seido! [15:13] ---     Tanba and Kawakami are on standby [15:15] ---     with two innings left. [15:18] IC     The Clockwork of Akikawa     put up a good fight, [15:23] IC     but it's the end now. SIGN    Akikawa Seido [15:35] E1     Let's go! [15:36] E2     You've got this, Sekiguchi! [15:37] E3     Don't pop it up! [15:38] E4     We're just getting started! [15:40] P1     Nice throw! [15:41] Sa     Nice throw, Nori-senpai! [15:43] Sa     Pitch to contact! It's two outs! [15:45] Ot     You've got this, Kawakami. [15:47] Ot     You're our ace closer. [15:49] Ta     We're leading by a lot. [15:51] Ta     Be sure to pitch your best     until the end, Kawakami. [15:58] Ka     Until Tanba-san comes back to the mound, [16:01] Ka     I have to shut them all down. [16:04] Ka     No matter who they are. [16:13] Um     Strike! [16:14] P1     Nice one, Kawakami! [16:16] P2     Nice pitch! [16:17] Ka     Nori-senpai, nice pitch! [16:19] P3     You're our closer! [16:23] Mi     I was worried his     mind would be tired [16:25] Mi     being on standby     since the start, [16:29] Mi     but looks like he's really     comfortable about relieving. [16:35] Ka     Yes. [16:37] Ka     Just gotta keep this up. [16:39] Sh     Stay calm, Sekiguchi! [16:41] Sh     Eyes on the ball! [16:43] Mi     Two outs, runner on second. [16:45] Mi     Yeung persevered and got on base, [16:48] Mi     but there's no one else     on Akikawa who's a threat. [16:56] E1     Hey, don't cry! [16:57] E1     The game's not over yet! [17:00] E1     Don't give up until the end! [17:01] E1     Let's cheer him on! [17:03] Mi     A slider to the outside ball. [17:10] Mi     Let's finish it with this, Nori. [17:14] E1     I... [17:16] E1     I can't let it end yet. [17:20] E1     I gotta get Shun home. [17:32] Um     Strike! Batter out! [17:35] Um     Game set! [17:37] Sa     Nori-senpai! [17:37] Ha     Nice pitch. [17:42] Ha     Takako-senpai, we won! We won! [17:45] Yu     Yay! [17:46] Um     Yeah! [18:14] EC     Come on. Let's line up. [18:16] EC     Let's stand in line with heads held high. SIGN    Akikawa Seido [18:22] R1     The one- and two-holes     sparked a fire in the seventh inning, [18:24] R1     and the Seido batters     took off from there. [18:28] R1     Seven to two. [18:30] R1     In the end, Seido won     by a large margin. [18:34] ---     Nice game! [18:36] R1     The difference in team strengths     were definitely there, [18:39] R1     but a big factor in Seido's favor [18:42] R1     was how their two first-years     lasted for seven innings. [18:55] Um     Seido, seven to two. [18:56] Um     Bow. [18:57] EE     Thank you! [19:13] Mi     Shunshin Yeung. [19:15] Mi     I had a great game with you today. [19:18] Mi     See you next year. [19:23] Sh     Next year, huh? [19:28] Sh     Brace yourselves. [19:33] Fu     Where did he learn that phrase? [19:35] Ku     I never want to play you again! [19:38] Sa     Thank you for a great game! [19:44] E1     Sorry, Shun. [19:46] E1     We weren't very useful     until the very end. [19:51] E1     We retire as third-years,     so it makes sense, but you... [20:00] C1     Nice game! [20:05] C2     You guys fought really well. [20:07] C3     Get your chin up, Akikawa! [20:09] C1     It was a good game! [20:11] C2     Akikawa, you were great! [20:12] C3     I was secretly rooting for you. [20:15] C4     Me, too! [20:17] ---     Great game, you guys! [20:19] C2     Nice pitch! [20:21] C6     Yeung-kun! [20:22] C1     Good luck next year! [20:24] C4     We're rooting for you, Shunshin! [20:27] C3     Shunshin! [20:31] Sh     I... [20:34] Sh     I had fun playing baseball     until the very end. [20:43] Sh     I don't regret... [21:00] Sh     I don't... [21:11] EC     We still have fall. [21:14] EC     Then the spring invitational. [21:17] EC     That's right. [21:19] EC     It's not over yet, Shunshin. [21:22] EC     Not yet. [21:29] Ka     Seido! [21:30] Ho     Tetsu-san! [21:32] C1     Kataoka-san! [21:33] C2     Let's make nationals this year! [21:35] C3     You guys can do it! [21:37] C4     We'll come watch again! [21:39] Ho     Don't get cocky, Sawamura! [21:42] Ka     Today was a fluke! [21:49] Yu     Thank you for your support. [21:52] PP     Thank you! [21:55] Sa     Seido vs Akikawa, 7-2. SIGN    Seido vs Akikawa, 7-2. SIGN    Seido High School advances     to the quarter-final. [21:58] Sa     Seido High School advances     to the quarter-final. [23:35] Mi     Ichidai Third High that     plays next represented us [23:38] Mi     in the spring invitational. [23:40] Mi     They're probably the team     we'll face in the semi. [23:43] Ta     Don't lose, Kacchan. [23:45] Ta     I want to pitch against you. [23:48] Ch     The clean-up of their opponent,     Yakushi High School, is a first-year. [23:51] Sa     A first-year's batting clean-up? [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Dark Horse. SIGN    Dark Horse [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Ehehehe 31 - Dark Horse Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] R1     The one- and two-holes     sparked a fire in the seventh inning, [00:03] R1     and the Seido batters     took off from there. [00:07] R1     Seven to two. [00:09] R1     In the end, Seido won by a large margin. [00:13] R1     The difference in team strengths     were definitely there, [00:16] R1     but a big factor in Seido's favor [00:20] R1     was how their two first-years     lasted for seven innings. [00:25] Ka     Seido! [00:26] Ho     Tetsu-san! [00:28] C1     Kataoka-san! [00:29] C2     You can make nationals this year! [00:31] C3     You guys can do it! [00:32] C4     We'll come watch again! [00:35] Yu     Thank you for your support. [00:37] PP     Thank you! SIGN    Seido vs Akikawa, 7-2. SIGN    Seido High School advances     to the quarter-final. [00:41] Sa     Seido vs Akikawa, 7-2. [00:44] Sa     Seido High School advances     to the quarterfinal. SIGN    Dark Horse [02:21] Is     Hey, hurry up with the cleaning! [02:24] Is     Don't forget anything! [02:25] PP     Yes, sir. [02:26] Ha     You were great out there today. [02:30] Ha     It was huge how you managed     to hold out the mid-game [02:33] Ha     after Furuya-kun. [02:36] Sa     I was just desperate. [02:38] Sa     We were down by runs,     so I knew I had to push with my will. [02:41] Ha     No, you really pitched well. [02:44] Ha     You kept a good rhythm, too. [02:46] Sa     Y-You think so? [02:47] Sa     I think so, too! [02:49] Mi     The only reason you were effective today [02:52] Mi     was because Akikawa     batters swung carelessly. [02:56] Mi     Most of your throws     were right down the middle. [02:59] Mi     It'll take you years     before you become like Yeung. [03:03] Sa     He has nothing nice to say. [03:05] Sa     I'll show you! [03:07] Sa     One day, I'll claim the title of "Clockwork!" [03:10] Mi     Impossible! [03:11] Ha     Yeah, that's not happening. [03:12] Ha     Know your limits. [03:14] Sa     You, too, Harucchi? [03:16] Mi     Furuya. [03:18] Mi     The team saved you today. [03:21] Mi     You both have a lot of     reflecting to do today. [03:26] Sa     You're not the boss of me! [03:35] Ch     The harder he tries to play     for the team, the stiffer he gets. [03:40] Ch     It's his lack of experience that's showing. [03:45] Ch     He may not be able     to resolve that this summer. [03:50] Ch     However, it was these two     who made the game. [03:56] Ch     No one hit Furuya's fastballs until the end. [04:00] Ch     Sawamura's well-paced pitching     connected to the offense. [04:05] Ch     And Kawakami closed out     the last two innings. [04:10] Ch     If Tanba comes back and adds to this... [04:13] Ku     Sawamura, hurry up and get out! [04:16] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! [04:27] Sa     Weird. [04:28] Sa     We won, but there's tension in the air... [04:36] IC     Congratulations. [04:38] IC     First team to make the quarterfinals. [04:44] Sa     I-Ichidai Third High? [04:57] Sa     O-Of course. [05:00] Sa     They're all looking at the next game. [05:04] Sa     We don't have time to celebrate. [05:08] Sa     The winners have to continue advancing. SIGN    We will now begin the game SIGN    between Ichidai and Yakushi. SIGN    Ichidai, please begin your warm-up. SIGN    You have seven minutes. [05:28] II     Let's go! [05:30] C1     Manaka! [05:31] C2     Ichidai! [05:33] C3     Manaka-san! [05:36] R1     They seem to be really popular. [05:38] R2     Well, they made the quarterfinals     at the invitational. [05:43] R2     They didn't perform well in spring     due to fatigue from the invitational, [05:46] R2     but they've regained their strength     as of late with their ace, Manaka. [05:51] C1     Omae! [05:52] C2     Omae! [05:56] R2     Captain, cleanup, and third baseman     of the hard-hitting Ichidai team, [05:59] R2     Omae. [06:02] R2     Leadoff hitter with fast legs     and a great contacting ability, [06:05] R2     Hirakawa. [06:08] R2     Powerful second-years of the cleanup trio,     Miyagawa and Hoshida. [06:14] R1     Ichidai's batters sound as scary as Seido's. [06:18] R1     I'm sure they're bound to win this bracket. [06:23] R2     Well, we can't say for sure     until the game is over, [06:27] R2     but we can be certain the quarterfinal     will be a Seido-Ichidai match-up. [06:32] C1     Manaka! [06:33] C2     Ichidai! [06:34] C3     Omae! [06:36] Mi     Boys, keep a close watch     on the Ichidai batters. [06:40] Mi     They're not like Akikawa,     who only had Yeung. [06:46] Sa     I-Is Ichidai really that strong? [06:49] Ha     Y-Yeah. [06:50] Ha     They went to the invitational. [06:52] Ha     We played them in the spring tournament. [06:55] Sa     I was at school practicing,      and didn't watch. [06:58] Sa     And what about Yakushi? [07:01] Ch     They haven't bunted a single time, so far. [07:03] Ch     They seem to be super offensive. [07:05] Sa     Chris-senpai! SIGN    Chris memo [07:07] Ch     Their first game was a called game. [07:11] Ch     They got a new coach last spring,     and they've been gaining power. [07:16] Ch     Their ability to score once they     pick up momentum is uncanny. [07:19] Ch     However, Ichidai is still stronger as a whole. [07:24] Ha     What's up? [07:25] Sa     Yakushi's cleanup. [07:26] Sa     How do you read that? [07:29] Sa     Car? Three cars? [07:32] Sa     Three... Three... Tricycle! [07:36] Sa     I think it's Todoroki. [07:43] Ch     Mishima, Todoroki, Akiba. [07:46] Ch     The cleanup trio is completely different. [07:49] Mi     They're on the players list. [07:51] Mi     They're all first-years. [07:54] Sa     First-years? [07:55] Mi     Oh, the coach's name is Todoroki, too. [07:59] Ch     They're using a first-year     as cleanup against Ichidai? SIGN    Money Tree [08:20] Y1     Raichi, how long are you     gonna keep swinging? [08:22] Y1     The game's already... [08:29] Ra     The pitcher today... [08:31] Ra     He pitched in nationals, right? [08:34] Ra     I bet he's good. [08:36] Ra     I bet he has amazing pitches. [08:48] Ra     I can't stop shaking! [08:51] Y1     Is he gonna be okay? SIGN    Ichidai Yakushi [08:54] Um     Play ball! [09:13] C1     Omae! [09:14] C2     Captain! [09:16] C3     Ichidai is amazing! [09:19] C4     Omae-san! [09:24] Is     A three-run homer off the bat. [09:26] Is     Way to show spirit. [09:28] Is     Is he seriously the same age as us? [09:32] Mi     They have an unparalleled cleanup,     hit hard, and use little tricks. [09:36] Mi     If you think of it as pitching against us,     you should get an idea. [09:40] Sa     O-Our... [09:43] Fu     ...batters? [09:45] IC     Nice batting, Omae boy. [09:47] IC     Good job. [09:48] Om     Thank you. [09:50] IC     Let's go, Ichidai! [09:52] IC     Get as many runs as you can while you can! [10:01] C1     Whoa! The third baseman stopped it! [10:02] Sa     I-It's him! [10:07] Ra     Here! [10:09] C2     A wide throw! [10:12] C1     What's that third baseman doing? [10:14] C1     Is he a newbie? [10:15] Y1     Raichi, you idiot! [10:17] Y1     You've gotta be kidding me! [10:18] Y2     Get your head in the game! [10:19] Fu     His teammates are yelling at him. [10:21] Ha     Where have I seen that before? [10:25] Sa     Hey, maybe he sucks! [10:28] Ch     So that's the first-year cleanup, [10:31] Ch     Raichi Todoroki. [10:37] Y1     Don't laugh it off! [10:42] IC     They changed their cleanup batters     with players we don't know about. [10:48] IC     Are they just being desperate, or... [10:53] IC     No matter what tricks they use,     they'll be no match for our baseball. [10:58] IC     Isn't that right, Manaka boy? [11:00] Ma     Yes, sir. [11:03] IC     Seeing Seido make     the quarterfinals before him [11:06] IC     has started a fire under him. [11:11] IC     I hear that Seido's ace, Tanba boy,     is his childhood friend. [11:18] IC     They started baseball together,     both playing pitcher. [11:23] IC     Manaka boy always had the ace number, [11:27] IC     but they parted ways after junior high. [11:34] IC     The promise they made at graduation     was to play against each other [11:38] IC     at nationals, both as aces. [11:41] Ma     How do you know so much? [11:44] IC     I wanted Tanba boy     to come to my school, too. [11:48] IC     I wanted to make you two the pitcher duo. [11:55] Ma     That's how I felt at first as well, but... [12:01] Ma     He chose to go to Seido on his own. [12:07] (Flashback) Ta     Kacchan, I think I'll go to Seido. [12:10] (Flashback) Ma     Why? [12:11] (Flashback) Ma     You were invited to Ichidai, too, right? [12:15] (Flashback) Ta     I-I can't just... [12:17] (Flashback) Ta     ...keep walking behind you, Kacchan. [12:22] (Flashback) Ta     I want... [12:23] (Flashback) Ta     ...to be a pitcher who     can walk beside you. [12:28] (Flashback) Ta     I want to change at Seido. [12:38] Ma     I didn't know that was how he felt. [12:42] Ma     It just shows how much     of a pitcher he really was. [12:45] Ma     But that's why I was able     to work so hard at this school. [12:51] IC     You two are both     childhood friends and rivals. [12:57] IC     You're being a little too sentimental. [13:00] IC     First, we have to beat     our opponents for this game. [13:03] IC     Isn't that right? [13:05] IC     Ace Manaka, are you ready? [13:10] Ma     Yes, sir! [13:11] IC     Okay. [13:12] IC     Manaka boy, go, go, go! SIGN    Ichidai Yakushi [13:17] C1     Ichidai! [13:18] C2     Ichidai! [13:18] C3     Ichidai! [13:20] R1     Six runs right off the bat. [13:22] R1     Ichidai has momentum. [13:29] Um     Strike! Batter out! [13:31] Is     Looks like we're only here     to see how strong they are. [13:35] Is     Manaka's looking good, too. [13:41] Is     I bet this'll be a called game. [14:16] Ra     A-Awesome. [14:18] Ra     That ball bent right in front of me. [14:27] Um     Hey, start running. [14:28] Ra     Baseball is awesome! [14:30] Om     He hit Manaka's slider. [14:33] Mi     A-Are you serious? [14:36] Ch     That's not the swing of a first-year. [14:45] Sa     Who is he? SIGN    Bottom of the sixth, Yakushi High School's offense starts with... SIGN    ...number 7, catcher, Watanabe-kun. [15:12] Re     I never thought this game     would turn out like this. [15:18] Y1     Yabe! [15:19] Y1     If you don't hit, you're switching out! [15:21] Y2     Switch with me! [15:22] Y3     You're the only one who hasn't hit yet! [15:25] Y4     Shut up! [15:26] Y4     I can't focus! [15:29] Y4     Yes! First hit! [15:31] Y4     See that? [15:36] Ka     None of the batters swing with doubt. [15:39] Ka     They must put in a lot of time     practicing their swing. [15:45] YM     Coach Todoroki, [15:47] YM     should we use a bunt here? [15:49] YM     We have a runner with no outs. [15:52] YC     Are you stupid? [15:53] YC     Go hit. SIGN    Ichidai     Yakushi [15:55] IC     We don't need to give them a free out. [16:00] IC     Keep your Ichidai Third High spirit. [16:02] IC     Okay, Misaki boy? [16:16] Yu     Manaka. [16:25] (Flashback) Ka     Come back by the quarterfinal, where     we'll most likely face Ichidai Third High. [16:30] (Flashback) Ka     In your best condition. [16:33] Ta     Kacchan... [16:38] Mi     It's 11-8 in the bottom of sixth. [16:40] Mi     Ichidai are still in the lead, [16:43] Mi     but I never thought this game     would turn out like this. [16:46] Ch     The two-run homer in the first-inning. [16:53] Ch     Manaka lost his rhythm with that hit. [17:00] Ch     He took another homer [17:02] Ch     from the five-hole immediately after. [17:06] Ch     In order to get his head back in the game, [17:08] Ch     the coach had to send him to the outfield. [17:13] Ch     The first-year slugger who shattered     his heart with one swing [17:17] Ch     is something to fear. [17:19] Ch     And so is the coach who gave     the cleanup to the three first-years [17:24] Ch     who've never played a game so far. [17:28] YC     Hey, Raichi. [17:30] YC     Don't eat bananas whenever you have time. [17:33] YC     If you hit another homer,     I'll let you eat tonkatsu. [17:39] Ra     T-Tonkatsu? [17:43] Ra     Wh-Where do we have the money     to buy something so expensive? [17:47] YC     Don't say that. [17:49] YC     Either way, we won't have dinner if we lose. [17:53] YC     I might get fired here. [17:57] Ra     This is all thanks to your stupid debt. [18:01] Ra     Feed me at least, you stupid dad! [18:04] YC     Are you going through the terrible teens? [18:06] Ra     I've been going through it! [18:08] Y1     Not another fight! [18:10] YM     We're in the middle of a game! [18:12] Y2     Stop, Raichi! [18:14] Ku     Are you serious? [18:16] Ku     The coach and a player     are fighting in the dugout. [18:19] Ry     Is this okay? [18:21] Ku     What kind of team is this? [18:24] Sa     How dare he do that to the team's boss! [18:28] Sa     I'll teach him a thing     or two about respect! [18:29] Ku     Like you're one to talk! [18:32] Is     I can't believe they're struggling     against such a stupid team. [18:35] Is     Hurry up and finish it! [18:38] Ch     No. [18:40] Ch     Ichidai is leading,     but Yakushi has the momentum. [18:45] Ch     If they keep going until the end,     who knows what could happen? [18:50] Ch     To make this game a sure thing     for Ichidai, he has to... [18:59] Y1     Yeah! Just two more! [19:01] Y2     Nice batting, Fukuda! [19:03] Y3     Let's keep going! [19:06] C1     Hey, is Ichidai okay? [19:09] C2     They scored so much, but they could lose. [19:13] YC     Yeah, keep hitting. [19:15] YC     If you don't hit, you're gonna lose. [19:19] I1     Second! [19:22] I2     Double play! [19:25] I3     Captain Omae! [19:27] Om     We're the ones leading! [19:28] Om     Let's keep this up until the end! [19:33] YM     Another double play. [19:36] YM     It's because you don't bunt. [19:37] YC     Shut up, stupid. [19:39] IC     You're so reliable, Omae boy. [19:42] IC     With someone like you     to lead the team, [19:44] IC     I have no worries. [19:47] IC     Now, just... [19:49] IC     Manaka boy, you need to come back. [19:58] I1     Damn, they just love to swing. [20:01] I1     They swing at anything I throw at them. [20:04] Ma     Misaki. [20:09] Ma     If they're so eager to hit, let them. [20:14] Ma     We have reliable fielders. [20:17] Ma     You just have to do your own pitching. [20:21] I1     Manaka-san... [20:23] Ma     Though I guess I'm not very convincing     after what happened. [20:27] I1     Not at all. [20:29] Ma     I caused you guys trouble again. [20:32] Ma     I'm sorry. [20:36] Ma     But we're in this together as one. [20:40] Ma     We're going to nationals again. [20:43] Ma     With every single one of us here. [20:48] Om     Manaka. [20:51] I1     Manaka-san. [20:54] IC     Manaka boy. SIGN    Bottom of the seventh, Ichidai has called for a change in players. SIGN    Right fielder Manaka-kun will now be the pitcher, SIGN    and Tagawa-kun will be going into right field. [21:18] Sa     He's back on the mound? [21:21] Mi     Of course he is. [21:22] Mi     Manaka-san is the ace of Ichidai. [21:25] Ch     If he can't make a comeback here, [21:28] Ch     the team can't go anywhere. [21:31] Ch     That's how important... [21:33] Ch     ...the ace of a team is. [21:56] Ta     Kacchan. [22:00] Sa     The ace. [23:36] Mi     Manaka-san is back on the mound. [23:38] Ma     We don't have time to stop here! [23:42] IC     Go smash their stupid pride     as the champion, Raichi. [23:47] Ra     I can't stop shaking! [23:49] Sa     The Ichida-Yakushi game     is finally coming to a close! [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Summers. SIGN    Summers [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Ehehehe 32 - Summers Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:09] Ch     That's not the swing of a first-year. [00:15] Sa     Who is he? [00:27] Ma     I caused you guys trouble again. [00:29] Ma     I'm sorry. [00:34] Ma     But we're in this together as one. [00:38] Ma     We're going to nationals again. [00:41] Ma     With every single one of us here. SIGN    Summers SIGN    Ichidai Yakushi [02:21] Ma     We don't have... [02:23] Ma     ...the time to be... [02:26] Ma     ...messing around here! [02:33] Ma     Don't get in our way! [02:35] C1     Yes! [02:36] C1     Nice throw! [02:37] C2     Manaka-san! [02:39] I1     Nice, Manaka! [02:41] I2     Nice pitch, Manaka! [02:42] CC     Manaka! Manaka! Manaka! [02:46] Y1     Listen to the crowd cheering for one strikeout. [02:50] Y1     Be careful, Raichi. [02:52] Y1     He's not the same guy     from the first inning. [03:00] Ra     I can't stop shaking! [03:04] YC     Look at them showing off     their pride as champions. [03:07] YC     Sanada, you're going in next inning. [03:10] YC     I hope you're ready. [03:12] Sa     You couldn't use me sooner, Coach? [03:15] YC     You're the trick up my sleeve. [03:19] Sa     But... we're losing. [03:23] YC     Champions' pride? [03:25] YC     Smash it away, Raichi. [03:28] YC     With your bat. [03:38] IC     Okay, Manaka boy. [03:40] IC     That's the pitch. [03:41] IC     That is your winning pitch. [03:45] IC     If you throw there, no one can hit it. [03:50] IC     Throw with confidence. [03:57] Sa     Two strikes. [04:01] Ra     Amazing! [04:03] Yu     He's not throwing any easy pitches. [04:06] Is     The batter must be a monster. [04:10] Mi     Can they strike out the man     who hit a homer in the first inning, [04:14] Mi     and turn the momentum     of the game into their favor? [04:20] Ra     Awesome! [04:23] I1     Let's go, Kaname. [04:27] I1     Take him out... [04:28] I1     ...with force! [04:34] Mi     Nice. [04:35] Ch     After making him swing     at a breaking ball outside the zone, [04:38] Ch     they're finishing him off with a fastball. [04:40] Ch     There's no way he has timing for that. [04:54] Ma     We're... [04:56] Ma     ...Ichidai Third High     who went to the Spring Invitational. [05:02] Ma     We don't have... [05:06] Ma     We don't have... [05:10] Ma     ...the time to be... [05:14] Ma     ...messing around here! [05:23] Ma     That stage is waiting... [05:27] Ma     ...for us! [05:41] C1     M-Manaka-san! [05:42] C2     Didn't that hit him? [05:44] C2     Was it his glove? [05:50] IC     Manaka boy! [05:52] I1     Manaka! [05:53] I2     Manaka-san! [05:54] I3     Where did it hit you? [05:56] I3     Your shoulder? Your arm? [05:57] I4     Manaka-san! [06:00] C1     That was a clean hit. [06:02] C2     Is he all right? [06:03] IC     Ishikawa boy, warm up right now! [06:05] IC     Right now! [06:07] I1     Y-Yes, sir! [06:08] IC     Hurry up! [06:10] IC     This is bad. [06:13] IC     Very bad. [06:15] Um     Go see the trainer. [06:18] Ma     I'm fine. [06:19] I1     Manaka. [06:22] IC     I've already used two pitchers [06:25] IC     while Manaka boy was in the outfield. [06:29] IC     If he steps down from the mound now... SIGN    - Hachioji Municipal Stadium - [06:46] C1     Narumiya-kun! [06:47] C2     Narumiya, nice pitch! [06:49] C2     Go all the way to the finals! [06:52] Ha     Hey. [06:53] Ha     You're still sore about that? [06:55] Ha     You're such a small man. [06:59] Na     I can't believe you switched me out again! [07:01] Na     If I'd pitched until the end,     I could've pitched a no-hitter! [07:05] Ha     Who cares? [07:06] Ha     We were up by a lot. [07:08] Ha     The coach did it so you could rest. [07:11] Na     I wasn't tired! [07:12] Na     I could've finished it! [07:14] Na     Unbelievable! [07:16] Ha     You're making me want to strangle you. [07:20] Ha     Three more until nationals. [07:24] Ha     If we lose, we're done for good, Mei. [07:29] Ha     You need to have strength in reserve [07:31] Ha     for all the upcoming hellish matches. [07:35] Na     I know. [07:38] I1     C-Coach! [07:40] Ha     What happened? [07:41] Ha     You look concerned. [07:43] Na     How was the game in the other stadium? [07:48] I1     Ichidai... [07:50] I1     Ichidai Third High lost to Yakushi. [07:55] I1     In the bottom of seventh,     Yakushi cleanup batter... [07:59] I1     ...hit the ball right at the ace, Manaka. [08:02] I1     He tenaciously managed     to get the out at first base, [08:05] I1     but the injury forced him to step down. [08:08] I1     Ichidai showed great strengths,     even without their ace, [08:11] I1     and finished the inning     without giving away any runs, [08:14] I1     but Yakushi, with the momentum,     slowly closed in on them. [08:18] I1     Yakushi took the game with a walk-off     RBI in the bottom of the ninth. [08:27] Om     Murakami, stand up. [08:30] Om     We need to line up. [08:40] IC     Stand up. [08:42] IC     Stand up, Manaka boy. SIGN    Ichidai     Yakushi [08:49] R1     N-No way... [08:52] R1     Ichidai lost a hitting game. [08:56] R1     Everyone on the starting     line-up hit, and no one bunted. [09:00] R1     Seventeen hits and thirteen runs. [09:04] R2     Manaka-kun's accident played a big role, [09:08] R2     but in the end, they outhit     the Spring Invitational team. [09:14] EE     Thank you! [09:16] R2     Everyone thought this bracket     would be taken by Ichidai or Seido, [09:20] R2     but here's a dark horse no one saw coming. [09:27] Sa     H-Hey. [09:28] Sa     Ichidai lost! [09:31] Ha     Y-Yeah. [09:32] Ha     Todoroki-kun was amazing. [09:37] Sa     He's not a true cleanup yet, though. [09:40] Sa     He's way too inconsistent. [09:42] Ha     So you see him as your rival. [09:45] Ka     It's a good thing we were all here for this. [09:49] Sa     B-Boss! [09:51] Ka     We can figure out how to beat     them before the next game. [09:58] Mi     He threw a fastball to the inside, [10:00] Mi     after making the batter     focus on a breaking ball. [10:03] Mi     There was nothing wrong     with his pitching. [10:08] Mi     But instead of swinging     late for the fastball, [10:11] Mi     he managed to hit it back at the pitcher. [10:14] Mi     His swing speed is fearsome. [10:31] Is     Let's go, Tanba. [10:40] (Flashback) Ta     Kacchan, I think I'll go to Seido. [10:44] (Flashback) Ma     Why? [10:45] (Flashback) Ma     You were invited to Ichidai, too, right? [10:49] (Flashback) Ta     I-I can't just... [10:51] (Flashback) Ta     ...keep walking behind you, Kacchan. [10:56] (Flashback) Ta     I want... [10:57] (Flashback) Ta     ...to be a pitcher who     can walk beside you. [11:02] (Flashback) Ta     I want to change at Seido. [11:24] Sa     Wait! Where's our bus? [11:26] Fu     This way. [11:26] Ha     This way. [11:27] Sa     Which way? [11:30] Sa     If we don't hurry, they'll leave us behind. [11:33] Sa     Knowing our boss, he'll really do it! [11:35] Ha     Don't call him "boss." [11:38] Fu     Water... [11:39] Sa     This isn't a desert, Furuya! [11:54] Sa     It's Raichi Car! [11:55] Ha     It's read "Todoroki"! [11:58] Fu     He's already swinging     right after the game? [12:07] YC     Another hundred. [12:09] YC     Make sure the batting you did today     completely sinks into your body. [12:13] YC     You're running home after you're done. [12:17] Ha     Seeing his swing up close is really scary. [12:20] Ha     He's not even that big. [12:23] Ha     I wonder how much he's been     practicing to get to where he is. [12:35] YC     Hey! No slacking! [12:38] Ra     The pitcher today... [12:40] Ra     ...had so much energy. [12:44] Ra     That pitcher had so much aggression, [12:47] Ra     and there are a lot more     like him in this country, right? [12:52] Ra     I want to hit and hit and hit and hit. [12:58] Ra     I want to play against     every pitcher in the country! [13:01] Ra     I want to blow them all away! [13:08] YC     You want to be a pro, right, Raichi? [13:12] YC     If you become a pro,     you can do that every day. [13:21] Ha     Wow! He talks real big. [13:25] Ha     And he's only a first-year. [13:30] YC     Well, you took down Manaka     who went to the invitational. [13:33] YC     The only other pitcher who's     worth your time in West Tokyo... [13:39] YC     ...is Mei Narumiya from Inashiro. [13:43] YC     That's probably it. [13:48] YC     If you beat Inashiro     and do well at nationals, [13:51] YC     you'll be a star overnight. [13:54] YC     If you do that, [13:56] YC     you can get a huge offer     in the draft in two years, [13:58] YC     and I can say good-bye to my debt. [14:01] Ra     Narumiya... [14:03] Ra     Mei Narumiya. [14:07] Ra     Inashiro Narumiya! [14:11] Ra     Inashiro Narumiya! [14:13] Ra     Blow him away! [14:16] Sa     W-Wait a minute. [14:18] Sa     They face us before Inashiro. [14:23] Sa     Do they think we're not worth their time? [14:31] Ot     Okay. [14:32] Ot     Is everyone here? [14:35] S1     Oh, the first-year trio isn't back yet. [14:38] Ot     Sawamura! [14:39] Ot     Him again? [14:42] Ku     I can't believe we have     to wait for measly first-years! [14:45] Ku     Gonna have to teach him a big lesson. [14:49] Ch     Are you busy... [14:51] Ch     ...picturing our game against Yakushi? [14:54] Mi     Oh, yeah. [14:55] Mi     Like... [14:56] Mi     I'm really glad we got to see them. [14:59] Mi     If we had faced them before Ichidai... [15:06] Mi     Their batters managed to hit     off the Ichidai pitchers. [15:11] Mi     How we stop them will be     the key to our victory. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    Invitational Quarter-finalist Ichidai Falls [15:28] S1     Hey, there's a huge article in the paper. [15:31] S1     With a picture, too. [15:33] S2     Well, of course. [15:35] S2     The favorite disappeared     in the third round. [15:39] S3     This is what's so scary about     a single-elimination tournament. [15:44] S2     Inashiro got another shutout. [15:46] S3     Sensen's winning, too. SIGN    Kokudokan 2 - 5 Hakuyo [15:55] Ch     Zaizen. [16:02] Sa     Raichi Todoroki! [16:05] Sa     No way in hell I'm losing to him! [16:07] Sa     We'll teach you not     to take our pitchers lightly! [16:10] Sa     We're gonna win! [16:12] Sa     Win! Win! [16:14] Ku     Th-Those guys are looking     super motivated. [16:18] Ku     I guess yesterday's game     had a huge impact on them. [16:22] Ku     Since Todoroki's also a first-year. [16:25] Mi     I told them to do a light practice today. [16:28] Mi     Why don't they ever listen? [16:32] Ha     Well, yesterday... SIGN    Seido Practice Field [16:48] Is     Are you kidding me? [16:50] Is     Those two seriously     said all that? [16:54] Is     That we're not even worth playing against? [16:57] Ha     No, not directly. [17:00] Is     But they did! [17:01] Is     They're forgetting about our shiny head! [17:05] Ha     I'm so glad he wasn't there. [17:08] Sa     Let me go! [17:09] Ha     It was hard enough holding     Eijun-kun back. [17:13] Ry     And? [17:14] Ry     You didn't come back without     giving them a beating, right? SIGN    SMILE [17:18] Ha     Brother? [17:21] Ku     Bring it on, Yakushi. [17:26] Is     Don't show your anger with your stomach! [17:28] Yu     Be it Ichidai or Yakushi, [17:31] Yu     whoever stands in our way     is the opponent we have to beat. [17:35] Yu     Let's show them the answer on the field. [17:42] Is     Tetsu! [17:43] Is     Something completely out of this     world is coming out of you. [17:46] Mi     The only team worth playing is Inashiro, huh? [17:51] Mi     That's a bold statement... [17:54] Mi     ...against our pitchers. [17:57] Ku     Stop resting in the shade! [18:07] Ta     Tetsu. [18:10] Ta     Isashiki. [18:12] Ta     Masuko. [18:15] Ta     These three days we have until the game, [18:17] Ta     can you bat against me     in a simulated batting practice? [18:23] Ta     I want to get the feeling of a game back. [18:30] Is     You want to pitch against us? [18:31] Is     You've got some guts! [18:33] Is     I'm totally down! [18:35] Is     But I don't know how to hold back! [18:38] Is     And this guy, too! [18:40] Ta     Yeah, I know. [18:44] Ta     Go all out. [18:46] Is     All right! [18:48] Is     We have an hour until practice! [18:49] Is     Let's do this right now! [18:51] Is     Whoever's free, get on defense! [18:53] PP     Yes, sir! [18:55] Mi     I was worried about Tanba-san's motivation [18:59] Mi     as he's been working toward     playing against Ichidai, [19:03] Mi     but it looks like it'll be fine. [19:07] Mi     I just hope his pitching is good. [19:28] Ku     If you want a simulated practice,     you want a runner, too. [19:31] Ma     Leave the fielding to us! [19:34] P1     Feel free to let them hit, Tanba! [19:36] Sa     I'll be in the left field! [19:38] Mi     Tanba-san, first pitch. [19:40] Mi     Let's go carefully. [19:45] Sa     Hey, what's happening? [19:48] Sa     If you're having fun, I want in, too! [19:51] Is     Sawamura! [19:54] Is     If you want to stand     on the mound, I'll take you on. [19:58] Is     Though I'll turn you both into ground meat! [20:01] Sa     G-Ground meat? [20:05] Is     Let's go, Tanba! [20:06] Is     No outs, runner on first! [20:16] Ku     Your pickoff is looking     as good as ever! [20:20] Ku     Though in my case, [20:22] Ku     I can run without a lead! [20:27] Is     You idiot! [20:30] Ha     Hit and run? [20:33] Sa     H-How can they do that     without any sign exchange? [20:36] Is     Yakushi's not gonna bunt! [20:38] Is     If you throw anything funny,     they're going to take it all! [20:43] Is     You'd better listen up, too! [20:46] FT     Y-Yes, sir. [20:50] Yu     No outs, runners on first and third. [20:57] Mi     Th-These guys seriously don't     know how to hold back. [21:03] Sa     Ground meat... [21:05] Ch     You guys want to pitch next? [21:08] Ch     You could learn a lot. [21:10] P1     Tanba-san! [21:11] P1     Be careful, Tanba! [21:13] P1     Tetsu's not holding back. [21:14] Ma     Tanba-san! [21:16] Ma     You've got this! [21:17] Sa     Tanba! Don't lose spirit! [21:20] Re     A simulated batting practice      to help Tanba-kun [21:23] Re     get his instincts back. [21:26] Re     Yakushi High School beat Ichidai... [21:29] Re     We have very little information on them, so they're quite a scary opponent. [21:35] Re     The key to this game will be whether     Tanba-kun can make a comeback or not. [21:42] Ka     Looks like he's ready to go. SIGN    KLANK [21:49] Sa     Whoa! A three-run homer! [21:50] Is     No one asked for that, Tetsu! [21:55] P1     Tanba! [21:56] Ku     Don't worry about it! [21:58] Mi     Tanba-san, focus on the next batter! [22:00] P1     Tanba-san! [22:01] P2     Tanba-san! Let's not look back! [22:03] Fu     You fiends. [23:36] Mi     Yakushi beat Ichidai Third High. [23:38] Mi     We don't know anything about them. [23:40] Sa     Raichi Todoroki! [23:41] Sa     He doesn't think we're worth his time? [23:44] Sa     There's no way I can lose to him! [23:46] Fu     Yeah. Can't lose. [23:48] Mi     The secret of Yakushi High School     becomes disclosed through the media, [23:51] Mi     and, at last, the game begins! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Money Tree. SIGN    Money Tree [23:57] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      [24:01] ---      33 - Money Tree Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    July 25 SIGN    Game 4 - Yakushi vs Chigusa - SIGN    Yakushi Chigusa SIGN    Replacing Mino-kun is Number 6, Sanada-kun. SIGN    Sanada-kun, pitcher. [00:22] Ch     Then, this pitcher threw     until the seventh inning, [00:25] Ch     when the game was called      with a score of 12-3. [00:28] Ch     With the momentum from defeating Ichidai, [00:31] Ch     Yakushi made the quarter-final. [00:35] Ch     This right-handed pitcher also     pitched the last two innings [00:38] Ch     in the Ichidai game. [00:40] Ch     He throws aggressively to the inside [00:43] Ch     and has a shootball that comes     right into your chest. [00:47] Ch     Number 18, Shunpei Sanada. [00:50] Ch     He's undoubtedly the real ace of this team. [00:55] Yu     He throws a shootball?      That's rare. [00:57] Is     Why doesn't he pitch from the start? [01:00] Is     Is he injured? [01:02] Ch     I'm not sure why, but... [01:04] Ch     ...changing the cleanup while saving the ace      for the end is practically unthinkable. [01:10] Ch     If it's all well-thought-out strategy, [01:13] Ch     then it's safe to assume they'll     do something for our game. [01:18] Ch     And this batting lineup... [01:21] Ch     Number 3, Mishima. [01:24] Ch     Number 4, Todoroki. [01:27] Ch     Number 5, Akiba. [01:30] Ch     These three cleanups have scored     eight runs with seven hits. [01:33] Ch     Just because they're first-years     doesn't mean they're not formidable. [01:39] Fu     First-years... [01:40] Ka     The team has stolen bases seven times? [01:43] Ch     Yes. [01:44] Ch     They don't bunt, so they aggressively run. [01:48] Ka     We must be wary of      their aggressive runners [01:51] Ka     while still keeping focus     on their powerful batters. [01:55] Ka     Their lack of bunts actually     adds pressure to the pitchers. [02:05] Ka     Yakushi High School... [02:07] Ka     ...may be a much tougher     opponent than we expected. SIGN    Money Tree SIGN    Tokyo, Suginami City - Yakushi High School - [03:47] YC     All right, boys! [03:49] YC     Final round! [03:54] YC     If you can't bunt in practice,     I'm not using you! [03:59] YC     So you'd better get cracking! [04:01] R1     This is a surprise. [04:02] R1     They haven't bunted a single game,     but they're practicing bunts. [04:07] YC     Hey, don't underestimate baseball, tall girl. [04:11] R1     Tall? [04:12] YC     "I could bunt in my sleep." [04:14] YC     Having that confidence lets     them swing all they want. [04:18] YC     In the end, baseball depends on the players. [04:21] YC     Those who want to play [04:23] YC     just need to do whatever     they enjoy doing out there. [04:27] YC     Be sincere and strict in practice! [04:30] YC     Enjoy baseball to the fullest in games! [04:33] YC     That's my motto. [04:35] YC     Got it? [04:36] R1     I see... [04:37] R2     At first, their baseball seems     completely unreasonable, [04:40] R2     but he has his own strong     principles toward baseball. [04:45] R2     Coach Todoroki, you played amateur     baseball until you were forty, correct? [04:50] YC     Yeah. [04:51] YC     I'm surprised you knew. [04:52] R2     Why did such an amazing player     like yourself quit your job [04:57] R2     and remain unemployed     after you retired from baseball? [04:59] YC     You did too much research! [05:01] YC     My whole life,      all I had done was baseball. [05:04] YC     So I was teaching baseball     to kids by the river. [05:07] YC     I lost all my money,     and my wife left me because of that. [05:11] YC     I'm so glad this school found me! [05:16] R1     H-He's a good-for-nothing! [05:17] R1     He's just a baseball freak! [05:20] R2     Oh, I don't see Raichi-kun around. [05:24] YC     Yeah, he's getting nutrients. [05:26] R1     He's eating? [05:29] YC     Yeah, something like that. [05:31] YC     Since he was little,     he's always felt hungry. [05:34] R2     Have you been teaching him     baseball since he was little? [05:42] YC     The only thing I did was give him that bat. [05:45] R1     This? [05:47] YC     You can hold it, tall girl. SIGN    Money Tree [05:51] R1     "Money Tree"? [05:58] R1     How heavy is this bat? [06:00] R1     This is heavier than the common heavy bats. [06:03] YC     It's the bat I used when I was training. SIGN    Money Tree [06:07] R1     Raichi-kun's been swinging     this bat every day? [06:11] YC     I didn't have money to send him      to little or senior league, [06:14] YC     and his junior high school     didn't have a baseball team. [06:23] (Flashback) YC     That's no good. [06:25] (Flashback) YC     You're just swinging the bat. [06:27] (Flashback) YC     I can't see the pitch you're hitting. [06:29] (Flashback) YC     That won't get you money for food. [06:33] Ra     Banana, omelet... [06:37] (Flashback) YC     Raichi, do you know what     a 160 km/h pitch feels like? [06:41] (Flashback) Ra     Rice ball, banana... [06:44] (Flashback) YC     It's super fast. [06:46] (Flashback) YC     Like a bullet train. [06:54] (Flashback) YC     The swing speed to hit     such a ball is as fast as sound. [06:59] (Flashback) YC     Maybe even light speed. [07:01] (Flashback) Ra     Sound? Light? [07:14] YC     The only thing I could     give him without a job [07:17] YC     was that bat and the strongest     pitchers in his imagination. [07:23] YC     Still, he continued to swing the bat. [07:27] YC     Because he's an idiot. [07:29] YC     There's no limit to imagination. [07:32] YC     What he got out of that was     the ultimate image training. [07:37] YC     A 160 km/h fastball. [07:40] YC     A slider that breaks right in front of you. [07:42] YC     A cutter. [07:44] YC     A knuckleball that falls like a leaf. [07:52] YC     He's been swinging every day without rest [07:56] YC     against the monstrous pitchers     he imagined in his head. [08:02] YC     His hunger isn't like     your average little boy. [08:07] YC     He'll make money. [08:09] YC     Unlike me, he'll make millions     with just a single bat. [08:17] Y1     These guys are first-years like us. [08:20] Y2     This Furuya guy throws crazy fast. [08:23] Y1     They also have a sidearm     and a right-handed ace. [08:27] Y2     It's annoying how they're all     different types of pitchers. [08:33] Sa     What? You guys are still watching that? [08:37] Y1     Sanada-senpai. [08:38] Y1     Raichi's dad told us to study it. [08:42] Sa     The coach did? [08:44] Sa     It's funny how thoroughly      he makes us do this. [08:48] Sa     You guys were watching     Manaka-san's video to hell, too. [08:52] Ra     His pitch was amazing and just as I imagined. [08:58] Sa     Really... [08:59] Sa     And how about Seido? [09:01] Sa     You got them in your head yet? [09:05] Ra     These two are interesting! [09:10] Sa     Two? [09:11] Sa     I can understand Furuya, [09:13] Sa     but this southpaw, too? [09:15] Ra     I can't quite put a finger     on it from the video, [09:19] Ra     but there's something     the video can't capture. [09:23] Ra     Seido High School! [09:25] Ra     I want to play them now!     Like, right now! [09:28] Sa     Sheesh. [09:30] Sa     I don't know anyone who's     more hungry for baseball. [09:36] R1     Could it be that you didn't work     to nurture Raichi-kun's hunger? [09:42] YC     Yeah! SIGN    July 26 - Day Before Quarter-Final - [09:57] Sa     Yeah! [09:59] Ka     He seems to be in good form. [10:02] Ka     He must've gained confidence     in the Akikawa game. [10:05] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [10:07] Ka     Shut up! [10:09] Ch     You want to call it a day, Sawamura? [10:11] Sa     No, please stick with me a little longer! [10:14] Ka     Hey, you have a game tomorrow! [10:16] Sa     I still mess up my control sometimes, [10:18] Sa     and I feel like I can't beat him      without throwing perfectly. [10:24] Ka     It's the quarter-final! [10:26] Ka     Who says you're gonna throw? [10:28] Sa     If I say I will, I will! [10:39] Mi     Well, it's not bad. [10:41] Re     A slide step to counter the steals? [10:43] Mi     I figured Yakushi would     like to play mind games. [10:47] Re     This form might help him stay relaxed. [10:52] Mi     His speed drops a little,     but his control is good. [10:56] Mi     Might turn out to be useful. [10:59] Fu     I have to work on my stamina roll. [11:06] Ka     Sorry! [11:08] Ka     Don't worry about making     it bounce, Kawakami! [11:11] Ka     If you can keep the balls low,     you can avoid long hits. [11:15] Ka     Okay. [11:16] Ot     Kawakami's the best     at keeping the balls low! [11:20] Ot     Right, Ono? [11:21] On     Right... [11:23] Re     I'm a little worried about     Furuya-kun's stamina, [11:26] Re     but these three are in     pretty good condition. [11:28] Ot     Indeed. [11:30] Re     Now we just need... [11:33] Ka     Still off. [11:35] Ta     Yes, sir. [11:36] Re     I can see Tanba-kun really wants it, [11:38] Re     but he's still not in his best condition. [11:44] Re     His comeback will be big for the team. [11:49] Re     Maybe the only way to get his senses back     is to play in real games. SIGN    Learn Today SIGN    Devote Every Moment [12:10] Ka     About tomorrow's starting pitcher... [12:12] Ka     We'll go with Furuya, like usual. [12:17] Ka     However, [12:19] Ka     considering your stamina,     we'll go with a quick switch. [12:24] Ka     You'll start from the fourth, Sawamura, [12:27] Ka     and you'll start from the seventh, Kawakami. [12:30] Ka     Yes, sir. SIGN    National Champions [12:32] Ka     Depending on how the game goes,     it'll probably change a little. [12:35] Ka     Be ready early. [12:38] Sa     D-Does this mean you have     high expectations of me? [12:41] Sa     Boss, I can start, if you'd like! [12:45] Ka     No. [12:46] Ka     And don't call me "boss." [12:48] Mi     A relay of three innings per pitcher. [12:52] Mi     They've been pitching     the past three games, [12:55] Mi     so if we can aggressively     change the pitchers, [12:58] Mi     then we can prevent the enemy batters     from getting used to our pitchers. [13:01] Mi     Though that means they have     to throw well in the first place. [13:07] Ot     What about Tanba, Coach? [13:09] Ot     You didn't call him here. [13:11] Ka     In his current state,     I can't put him on the mound. [13:17] Ot     N-No! [13:19] Ot     He's been working so hard     for the quarter-final! [13:22] Ka     Either way, I'm not letting     Tanba throw tomorrow. [13:26] Ka     Keep that in mind and     carry out your duties tomorrow. [13:37] Sa     Yes, boss! [13:38] Sa     I'll meet your expectations! [13:42] Ka     Don't call me "boss." [13:43] Sa     Yes, boss! [13:51] Is     What's wrong, Tanba? [13:52] Is     Throw something real for once! [13:55] Ry     He's throwing some good ones      here and there. [14:05] Yu     Well? [14:06] Yu     You want to wrap up? [14:07] Ta     No, one more round. [14:10] Ta     Let me throw one more round. [14:12] Is     Don't tire out before the game. [14:14] Is     Though we'll tag along     for as long as it takes. [14:17] Ma     Yeah, for as long as it takes. SIGN    Rumble [14:21] Ry     Your stomach says otherwise. [14:23] P1     Tanba-san's working hard. [14:25] P1     The game's already tomorrow. [14:30] Is     Hey, that was a good pitch! [14:32] Is     Tetsu couldn't even swing! [14:34] Yu     That was a ball. [14:35] Is     No, that was a strike! [14:38] Ka     Boys, it's time you got some rest. [14:41] Ka     Also, that was a ball. [14:45] Is     Yet another fiend... [14:50] Mi     I'll help you stretch, Tanba-san. [14:56] Ka     Are you still not satisfied with how you are? [15:08] Ka     The fifth inning. [15:09] Ka     Start warming up in the fifth inning. [15:14] Ka     Yakushi is a strong team. [15:17] Ka     Tomorrow's game might turn into a brawl. [15:20] Ka     If that happens, I'll need you on the mound. [15:24] Ka     You're the ace of Seido, after all. [15:30] Ka     Show me what you've been doing... [15:33] Ka     ...these three years. [15:41] Mi     I see. [15:43] Mi     He tells the youngsters     that Tanba-san won't throw [15:46] Mi     to make them understand their duties. [15:49] Mi     And he comes here to make Tanba-san     realize that he's the ace of the team. [15:54] Mi     This is what he wanted. [15:56] Ka     Now, call it a day. [15:58] Ka     Want me to help you stretch, Tanba? [16:02] Ka     Is that a no? [16:06] Is     Take his offer, Tanba! [16:07] Is     You're the ace, after all. [16:08] Ry     If only I were the ace... [16:11] Yu     You look more nervous than before a game. [16:13] Ta     Guys! [16:15] Mi     The only thing on his mind [16:17] Mi     was to play with everyone on the team. SIGN    July 27     - Quarter-final - [16:33] C1     Kataoka-san! [16:34] C2     Tetsu! [16:35] C3     Miyuki-kun! [16:39] Sa     All right! Let's go! [16:42] Ku     Don't stand in front of me! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [16:56] R1     There are quite a few people here. [16:58] R2     It's the game that decides     the strongest four in West Tokyo. [17:01] R2     It's no surprise that people want to watch. [17:04] R2     Yakushi beat Ichidai and became     the center of attention. [17:08] R2     And Seido is trying     to make nationals again, [17:11] R2     after their last opportunity     six years ago. [17:12] R1     Who do you think will win this game? [17:16] R2     In terms of momentum, Yakushi. [17:18] R2     But only in terms of momentum. [17:20] R2     If it doesn't turn into a hitting     game like Ichidai's game, [17:23] R2     Seido will have the upper hand. [17:25] R2     However, their ace, Tanba-kun,     hasn't thrown a single time. [17:30] R2     If the Seido pitchers can't hold down     the energetic Yakushi lineup, then... [17:36] Is     What's with their lineup? [17:37] Is     Are they playing around? [17:39] Is     It's completely different     from the Ichidai game! [17:42] Ch     So they've made their move already. [17:44] Ka     Yeah. [17:45] Ch     Number 1, third baseman,     Raichi Todoroki. [17:50] Sa     He got demoted from the cleanup! [17:53] Ha     No. [17:54] Ha     They're using him first for a reason. [17:57] Ha     So he can bat more than anyone else. [18:01] Sa     What's the trick there? [18:03] Ha     Because he's the first batter... [18:08] Mi     Don't get so fired up, Furuya. [18:11] Mi     They might be hoping for that. [18:14] Mi     You, too, Sawamura. [18:17] Mi     Remember what the coach said. [18:19] Mi     Our pitch relay is to win. [18:21] Mi     Just think about connecting     to the next pitcher today. [18:29] Sa     We're going to win! [18:31] Fu     Win. [18:31] Sa     No matter what! [18:34] YC     My head hurts. [18:37] YC     I drank too much yesterday. [18:40] YC     Sake, shochu, and even awamori. [18:43] Sa     Coach, you can't drink. [18:46] YC     What? I don't remember. [18:48] Sa     He was probably watching     the Seido video all night. [18:52] YC     Hey, Raichi. [18:53] YC     Don't eat so much before the game. [18:56] YC     I let you bat first because     you were so eager to hit. [19:00] YC     If you don't show results today,     you're not eating dinner. [19:05] Ra     That's unforgivable! [19:07] Sa     Stop, Raichi! [19:08] YC     Then hit! [19:09] YC     Smash Seido! SIGN    We will now begin the quarter-final SIGN    between Seido High School and Yakushi High School. [19:22] YC     All right! [19:23] YC     It's your turn to work now! [19:25] YC     Hit for yourself! [19:26] YC     Defend for yourself! [19:28] YC     And go get a taste of victory! [19:32] YY     Yeah! [19:36] Ka     Your throws, your steps, [19:38] Ka     and your swings reflect who you are. [19:42] Ka     Throw away all doubt! [19:43] Ka     Believe in your baseball! [19:45] SS     Yeah! [19:59] Sa     Everyone's glaring at you. [20:02] Y1     What did you do, Raichi? [20:12] Um     Bow! [20:13] EE     Let's play! [20:15] Sa     All right! Let's go! [20:17] Sa     To the bullpen! [20:19] Ka     That was unnecessary, Sawamura! [20:21] Ka     Don't make a big deal     out of going to the bullpen! [20:26] Mi     He's an idiot! [20:29] Ku     I'll kill him later! [20:32] Fu     Being energetic is his only selling point. [20:33] Na     He's fun to watch. [20:35] Ha     He's our mood maker! [20:37] Um     Or is he? [20:38] Re     Let's see how Furuya-kun starts. [20:41] Re     This is key, Miyuki-kun. [20:43] Re     Not to mention he's the first batter. [20:48] Mi     They've sure done it. [20:50] Mi     To think they'd use him first. [20:53] Mi     He's more like a     nuclear missile than a spark. [20:56] Mi     Though I know your pitch     isn't all that easy to hit. [21:06] Mi     Let's do this, Furuya. [21:17] Is     Kill him, Furuya! [21:20] Mi     If we can hold him down this inning, [21:22] Mi     we can take the upper hand. [21:25] Mi     You understand that, Furuya? [21:35] (Flashback) YC     The only other pitcher who's     worth your time in West Tokyo... [21:40] (Flashback) YC     ...is Mei Narumiya from Inashiro. [21:43] (Flashback) YC     That's probably it. [21:46] Sa     Furuya. [21:48] Ka     Destroy... [21:50] Ta     ...him! [21:55] Um     Play ball! [23:35] Mi     Our quarter-final game has finally begun! [23:38] Mi     Leadoff man, Raichi Todoroki,     comes after Furuya! [23:40] Ha     No way! He hit Furuya-kun's pitch... [23:43] Sa     I can't stand just watching! [23:44] Sa     Let me go, Muscle-senpai! [23:46] Mi     Calm down, Sawamura. [23:48] Mi     They're not the type     to just take a beating. [23:50] Mi     Especially that guy. [23:51] Sa     Which guy? [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Reliable Teammates. SIGN    Reliable Teammates [23:56] Mi     Let's win the national title! 34 - Reliable Teammates Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Money Tree [00:05] R1     How heavy is this bat? [00:07] R1     This is heavier than the common heavy bats. SIGN    Money Tree [00:10] R1     Raichi-kun's been swinging     this bat every day? [00:14] YC     I didn't have money to send him     to little or senior league, [00:17] YC     and his junior high school     didn't have a baseball team. [00:23] YC     The only thing I could     give him without a job [00:26] YC     was that bat and the strongest     pitchers in his imagination. [00:31] YC     There's no limit to imagination. [00:34] YC     What he got out of that was     the ultimate image training. [00:39] YC     A 160 km/h fastball. [00:42] YC     A slider that breaks right in front of you. [00:44] YC     A cutter. [00:46] YC     A knuckleball that falls like a leaf. [00:53] YC     He's been swinging every day without rest [00:56] YC     against the monstrous pitchers     he imagined in his head. [01:03] YC     His hunger isn't like     your average little boy. [01:07] YC     He'll make money. [01:10] YC     Unlike me, he'll make millions     with just a single bat. SIGN    We will now begin the quarterfinal SIGN    between Seido High School and Yakushi High School. [01:29] Mi     If we can hold him down this inning, [01:31] Mi     we can take the upper hand. [01:33] Mi     You understand that, Furuya? [01:43] (Flashback) YC     The only other pitcher who's     worth your time in West Tokyo... [01:48] (Flashback) YC     ...is Mei Narumiya from Inashiro. [01:51] (Flashback) YC     That's probably it. [01:55] Sa     Furuya. [01:57] Ka     Destroy... [01:59] Ta     ...him! [02:04] Um     Play ball! SIGN    Reliable Teammates SIGN    Yakushi          Seido [03:58] Ch     He took down Ichidai Third High's ace,      Manaka, fair and square. [04:03] Ch     How will Furuya fare against him? [04:06] Re     They brought Raichi Todoroki-kun to the front? [04:10] Re     Furuya-kun, be careful in the beginning. [04:14] Sa     Furuya, the people behind you     are tougher than they look! [04:20] Mi     Let's go. [04:42] C1     Yes! Yes! Yes! [04:43] C2     That's the pitch! [04:44] C2     That's what we're here to see! [04:46] Ka     Furuya's here to fight today! [04:49] Ma     Though that was a ball. [04:53] Ra     The ball just went "graaah." [04:56] Ra     It was so much more awesome     than I imagined! [05:00] Mi     He didn't get scared. [05:03] Ka     You're throwing well, Furuya! [05:05] Ma     Keep it up! [05:09] Mi     Let's go with this next. [05:11] Mi     I don't care if it's a ball. Throw it low. [05:17] Um     Ball. [05:19] Ra     It dropped. [05:20] Ra     Wow! Wow! Wow! [05:23] Mi     Damn. [05:24] Mi     This is difficult. [05:26] Mi     He's not swinging. [05:29] Ch     I thought he'd be more aggressive, [05:33] Ch     but he's not swinging. [05:34] Ka     Yeah. [05:36] Ch     They decided to use him as the leadoff man, [05:40] Ch     so I doubt they're taking     the Akikawa strategy. [05:45] Y1     Raichi, hit it hard! [05:47] Y2     We don't need a walk! [05:49] Y3     Hey, you ate my banana, didn't you? [05:52] YC     Get on base, Raichi! [05:54] YC     If you don't, I put you     in the front for nothing! [05:59] Mi     2 balls, no strikes. [06:02] Mi     Even if it puts us at 3-0,     I want another high fastball here. [06:07] Mi     Swing your arm down hard. [06:11] Mi     Let's push him away by force. [06:23] Is     Wait a minute! [06:24] Is     You're kidding, right? [06:30] C1     Straight to the right-center fence! [06:33] Sa     Straight to the fence? [06:34] Y1     Damn, so close! [06:36] Y1     It was almost a homer! [06:38] Y2     Run, Raichi! Run! [06:42] Ra     I got a double! [06:43] Y1     You didn't need to slide there! [06:45] Y2     You should've gone for third base! [06:47] Y3     Idiot! [06:51] Mi     He swung the bat from above, [06:54] Mi     so he can fight against the pitch's power. [06:57] Mi     That little... [06:58] Ra     Like this? [06:59] Ra     More like this? [07:06] Sa     I can't stand watching this anymore! [07:07] Mi     Pipe down. [07:08] Sa     Move aside! [07:09] Sa     Furuya! [07:12] Fu     I gave up a hit. [07:14] Ma     Don't worry about it! [07:15] Ku     Let's focus on the next one! [07:16] Ry     Put away your aura. [07:18] YC     Akiba! [07:21] YC     You know what to go for? [07:29] Mi     Furuya. [07:31] Mi     Let's relax a little bit. [07:36] Mi     The game's just begun. [07:51] Y1     A splitter? [07:52] Ka     Nice one, Furuya! [07:54] Ma     Let's stay calm! [07:58] Mi     That's good. [07:59] Mi     Just take out the batters after him. [08:11] YC     Akiba's a pretty good actor, it seems. [08:14] YC     Wouldn't you say, Sanada? [08:15] Sa     Coach, they can hear you. [08:19] YC     Yeah, we don't care about his splitters. [08:23] YC     We're going after... [08:25] YC     ...the pitcher's best pitch. [08:31] Y1     Swing from above... [08:35] Y1     ...about two     ball-heights higher. [08:37] Y2     It's gonna land on the line! [08:39] Y3     Run for it, Raichi! [08:44] Ra     Nice batting, Aki! [08:45] Y1     Ow! My hands. [08:47] Y1     How did Raichi hit it so far? [08:49] Mi     Home! [08:56] Y1     Yeah! [08:57] Y2     He made it home! [08:58] Y3     First run! [09:00] Y4     Nice batting, Akiba! [09:05] Ha     They're hitting Furuya-kun's fastball. [09:08] Ha     Yakushi High got the first run. [09:23] Mi     Damn. [09:25] Mi     They're going after the high fastballs. [09:30] YC     His fastball slows down     when he throws from the stretch. [09:35] YC     Our top batters won't have     trouble hitting those pitches. [09:39] YC     That's why I put Raichi to the front. [09:43] Re     If Todoroki-kun gets on base, [09:45] Re     Furuya-kun has to throw from the stretch. [09:49] Re     So this is why they used     him as the leadoff man. [09:52] Ra     Don't stop the flow here, Mishima! [09:54] Y1     Don't say my name like that! [09:57] YC     Hit 'em, boys! [09:58] YC     Hit 'em all! [09:59] YC     If you don't score, you can't win! [10:02] Ot     Furuya's fastball got hit twice in a row. [10:05] Ot     And the hits are actually flying forward. [10:09] Ot     Should we assume their batters SIGN    Kiryu Seido [10:13] Ot     are as good as Osaka Kiryu? [10:17] Ka     No. [10:20] Ch     He's not exhausted from     a training camp this time. [10:23] Ch     Furuya's condition isn't bad at all. [10:28] Ma     You've got to relax. [10:31] Ku     Don't ignore him, idiot! [10:34] Yu     They've sure done it. [10:36] Yu     They're going after the high fastballs. [10:39] Ry     Well, his high and low balls are     a strike zone apart, so it's not that hard. [10:45] Yu     But... [10:47] Yu     We really have to acknowledge it now. [10:51] Yu     This team... [10:53] Yu     ...is strong. SIGN    Yakushi          Seido [11:06] Sa     I can't just watch anymore! [11:08] Sa     Please let me go, Muscle-senpai! [11:11] Mi     Just keep it cool. [11:14] Mi     They're not the type to just take a beating. [11:19] Mi     Furuya definitely isn't, [11:21] Mi     but especially that guy. [11:25] Mi     I'll make plays centered around the splitter, [11:28] Mi     but your fastball is still our best weapon. [11:32] Mi     Stop getting mad over every hit, man. [11:34] Fu     I'm not. [11:36] Ku     Yeah, you are. [11:38] Mi     If you're about to snap, look behind you. [11:42] Mi     You've got reliable teammates behind you. [11:51] Yu     Don't worry about the runners. [11:53] Ma     Just focus on the batters. [12:00] Ry     Where's the "yes, sir"? [12:01] Ku     Don't get mad again! [12:04] Ku     Hey, say something! [12:08] Sa     Don't tense up, Furuya! [12:10] Sa     I'm ready to go anytime! [12:13] R1     Just like the Akikawa game, [12:15] R1     he's allowed the first run of the game. [12:19] R1     Is Furuya-kun a slow starter? [12:24] R2     He may have allowed a run again, [12:26] R2     but it's nothing like the Akikawa game     where he gave up a bunch of walks. [12:32] R2     Furthermore, Yakushi doesn't bunt, [12:34] R2     so they're going to try     to shake things up with steals. [12:38] R2     If he can't hold his ground here, [12:40] R2     Seido might keep losing runs like Ichidai did. [12:45] Sa     Oh, no! [12:46] Sa     There it goes! [12:49] Um     Foul! [12:54] Sa     That was a close one. [12:57] Mi     Hurry up and throw. [12:59] YC     A fastball from the start? [13:02] YC     They know what we're up to, don't they? [13:05] Sa     Most likely. [13:08] YC     The catcher must have a lot of confidence. [13:13] Mi     He has a lot of power. [13:16] Mi     He also swings fast. [13:18] Mi     It makes sense that he was one     of the cleanups in the Ichidai game. [13:23] Fu     A splitter. [13:26] Mi     Let's get a strike, Furuya. [13:39] Yu     A steal! [13:41] Mi     Damn, he's running now? [13:44] Mi     It's a breaking ball,     and it's going low enough to bounce. [13:47] Mi     If I just catch it normally,     I won't make it. [13:57] Ku     Too bad. [13:59] Um     Out! [14:04] Y1     Are you serious? [14:05] Y1     That one bounced! [14:11] YC     He wouldn't have made it     if he had caught a slower breaking ball [14:14] YC     from the seated position. [14:16] YC     He quickly realized and switched     to a position he could throw from quickly. [14:23] Mi     That's one out. [14:30] Mi     Furuya. [14:33] Mi     You've got one in front of you, too. [14:35] Mi     A reliable teammate. [14:46] [SONG] On-screen     startled [14:49] S1     Nice play, Miyuki! [14:51] S2     That was an insane catch, right there! [14:53] S3     If you'd missed that one,     it would've been a passed ball! [14:56] S4     You've done it! [14:58] S4     You've really done it! [15:00] Mi     Calm down, folks. [15:02] Ch     Man, you daredevil. [15:06] Ch     That was a big play. [15:08] Ka     Yeah. [15:09] Ka     Now, they can't steal so easily. [15:12] YC     Man, that catcher's awesome. [15:14] YC     Nabe, you should do that, too! [15:17] Y1     I can't! SIGN    Yakushi               Seido [15:31] Y1     Steal! [15:50] S1     That's revenge for Furuya! [15:52] S2     Runner's home! [15:54] S3     The game's tied now! [15:56] S4     Jun-san! [15:57] Is     Damn right! [15:59] Is     We're not gonna lose a scoring battle! [16:01] Is     You'd better be prepared! [16:05] Sa     You said it, Spitz-senpai! [16:08] Is     Who's a spitz? [16:13] YC     I didn't think we'd get only     one run in the first inning. [16:17] YC     Looks like you might have to play     sooner than we planned, Sanada. [16:40] YC     That's one scary swing. [16:42] YC     I can smell a ton of money from him, too. [16:46] Sa     We're lucky it went straight into a glove. [16:48] YC     Yeah. [16:50] YC     The only other batter we have     to watch out for is the catcher. [16:54] YC     Kazuya Miyuki. [17:00] Ma     It's in! [17:02] S1     Two-run homer! [17:03] S2     Nice batting, Masuko-senpai! [17:07] Sa     He doesn't bat in the     five-hole for nothing. [17:12] Sa     Masuko! [17:14] Sa     Masuko! [17:15] Ma     No honorific for me, Sawamura-chan? [17:20] Ch     He didn't swing wide that time. [17:23] Ka     Yeah. [17:24] Ka     If he swings like that, he'll even     be able to hit breaking balls. [17:28] Mi     Since we're on a roll, [17:30] Mi     I guess I'll follow suit. [17:34] Mi     Oops, I did it again. [17:36] Ku     You suck! [17:37] Ma     What was that, Miyuki? [17:38] S1     Why can't you hit when     there's isn't a runner? SIGN    Yakushi Seido [17:47] Y1     Wow! What's with that pitch? [17:50] Y1     Is he seriously a first-year? [17:53] Mi     He is, indeed. [17:55] Mi     Though he acts like a third-year. [17:57] Y2     Bring it on! [17:58] Y2     I'll hit your fastball! [18:02] Mi     Though it doesn't look     like he'll swing. [18:07] Mi     Is he giving separate instructions     for less capable batters? [18:15] YC     Akikawa showed us     how to beat that pitcher, [18:19] YC     so we're just gonna use that. [18:22] Mi     You're more cunning than you look. [18:25] Mi     What an annoying old man. [18:28] Mi     If that's the case... [18:37] YC     The stretch? [18:39] YC     Without a runner? [18:45] Y1     Slide step? [18:52] Um     Strike! [18:56] Y1     A low fastball? [18:59] Sa     So he can throw low! [19:01] Sa     When did he learn to do that? [19:05] Mi     Are you even trying     to warm up your shoulder? [19:09] Mi     Nice pitch! [19:12] YC     They abandoned the speed and     put more emphasis on control. [19:16] YC     Fast and sound judgment, catcher. [19:20] YC     But your judgment [19:22] YC     might cost you against us. [19:27] Y1     You little... [19:29] Y1     You don't think I can hit that? [19:32] Mi     Don't be afraid of him hitting. [19:35] Mi     What you need in this slide step is courage. [19:46] Mi     The courage to trust     your teammates. [19:48] Y1     I'm not that bad, first-year! [19:55] Mi     Furuya, cover first! [20:03] Yu     Furuya! [20:05] Fu     I have to catch. [20:18] Ha     Nice cover! [20:20] Ka     Nice cover, Furuya! [20:21] Ma     Tetsu-san, nice play! [20:25] Yu     Nice cover. [20:27] Ry     So you didn't forget. [20:30] Ku     Is this the first time     you've done that in a real game? [20:32] Is     That's right! [20:34] Is     Let's kill them one by one! [20:41] Sa     I'll have to hand it to you on that one. [20:43] Sa     Nice play. [20:46] Mi     I'm gonna punch you! [20:48] Ha     You did it like in practice. [20:52] Mi     You reacted before I said it. [20:57] Mi     You're starting to get better. [21:02] Ch     You can only get experience     from playing real games. [21:06] Ch     Being the starting pitcher     for four games early in his first year [21:10] Ch     will be a big investment. [21:12] [SONG] On-screen     touched [21:13] Is     Stop reminiscing about the moment! [21:15] Ku     Hurry up and pitch! [21:19] Ka     This is a requirement for a pitcher. [21:24] Ka     He still has many things he lacks as a pitcher. [21:29] Um     Strike! [21:32] Mi     Okay. [21:33] Mi     Nice throw! [21:34] Mi     You're finally getting into the groove! [21:40] YC     Man, they're owning us. [21:43] Sa     Not to mention he's still a first-year. [21:49] YC     Looks like I'll have to break his heart. [21:56] YC     When Raichi's second at-bat comes around. [22:01] Ra     I want meat... [23:36] Mi     We're in the lead against Yakushi, [23:38] Mi     but Raichi Todoroki comes at-bat once more. [23:41] YC     Raichi, break that pitcher's heart. [23:44] Ch     Don't get too tense. [23:45] Ch     Go do your own pitching. [23:47] Fu     I don't want to give up a hit! [23:48] Sa     Not to him! [23:51] Ra     I want to blow them all away! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Potential. SIGN    Potential [23:57] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      35 - Potential Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Yakushi Seido [00:06] Um     Out! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [00:12] Yu     Nice pitch. [00:13] Is     Keep it up, Furuya! [00:14] Ku     Ryo-san, nice play! [00:19] Mi     Pitching to contact isn't so bad, is it? [00:26] Mi     Hey... [00:27] Mi     Don't ignore me. SIGN    Potential [02:14] C1     Straight to the screen! [02:16] C2     He's a good batter, too! [02:18] C3     What a beast! [02:19] C3     Is he really a first-year? [02:21] Mi     Oh. [02:23] Mi     He wanted to score a run     to make up for his pitch. [02:26] R1     It's 4-1 now. [02:28] R1     Furuya-kun's on a roll now that     he's shut down two innings straight. [02:33] R1     He threw from a slide step     with no runners on base. [02:39] R2     His speed drops a little,     but his base speed is fast. [02:42] R2     I can see they're working out the     problems they had against Akikawa. [02:46] R2     The next inning will be the key, [02:49] R2     as the Yakushi batters come     around for the second time. [02:55] Ra     You're amazing! [02:57] Ra     Amazing! [02:58] Ra     I can't wait to face you next... [03:03] Ra     Huh? [03:07] Is     We're not gonna lose a scoring battle! [03:09] Is     You'd better be prepared! [03:11] Mi     You've got one in front of you, too. [03:14] Mi     A reliable teammate. [03:17] Ka     Nice cover, Furuya! [03:20] Fu     This is fun. [03:22] Fu     Baseball is fun. [03:25] Ku     Stop taking all the fun! [03:27] Yu     Nice swing. [03:30] Ha     Nice batting, Furuya-kun! [03:34] YC     That was a fluke! [03:36] YC     Right, Sanada? [03:38] YC     My Raichi is so much better! [03:40] Sa     You're not biased at all. [03:47] Fu     I don't want to     get off the mound. [03:50] Fu     I don't want to be out     after three innings. [03:54] Fu     I want to pitch more. [03:56] Fu     I want to enjoy the game. [04:00] Ka     Miyuki, it's sooner than we planned, [04:04] Ka     but I'm switching Furuya     from their second cycle. SIGN    Shock [04:06] Mi     Oh, okay. [04:11] Ka     Furuya. [04:13] Ka     Yakushi's eight and nine-holes [04:15] Ka     were cleanups before their     first-years stepped in. [04:20] Ka     Go take them out fair and square. [04:25] Ka     After that, you'll go into     left field in place of Sakai. [04:29] Ka     So you can go back to the mound at any time. [04:32] Mi     Well, it'd be a shame to take him      out of the game right now. [04:38] Mi     Even though he has stamina problems. [04:42] Sa     I'm sorry. [04:44] Sa     I couldn't expand on our chance. [04:47] Ot     Sa-Sakai! [04:49] Ot     When did you get out? [04:51] Ot     Did you just hear that? [04:58] Sa     Furuya. [05:01] Sa     You don't have an outfield glove, do you? [05:05] Sa     You can use mine when you go out. [05:11] Sa     It has a deep pocket,      and I take good care of it. [05:17] Sa     It may look old,     but I think it'll be easy to use. [05:26] Is     Sakai. [05:31] Sa     Well, I can't do anything     about it smelling like sweat. [05:37] Mi     Sakai-senpai. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [05:59] Um     Out! [06:04] Um     Strike! Batter out! [06:07] C1     Nice pitch, Furuya! [06:09] C2     Nice pitch! [06:10] YC     Damn. [06:11] YC     It's not a pitch they can't hit... [06:18] YC     It's all on you, Raichi. [06:21] YC     You've got the power to change     the game with one swing. [06:38] An     Number 1, third baseman, Todoroki-kun. [06:50] Mi     Time out! [06:51] Mi     Pitcher change, please. [06:56] C1     They're switching him out now? [06:58] C2     He was just getting started. [07:03] R1     They switched him out     after one cycle. [07:06] R2     Yeah. [07:07] R2     This is a surprise. [07:10] YC     Hey... [07:12] YC     It's only the second cycle. [07:14] YC     You're playing     aggressively, aren't you? [07:17] YC     You're not gonna give our     batters room to work with? [07:25] Mi     This is the pitcher     relay for victory. [07:29] Mi     I hope you're ready. [07:33] Ka     Sawamura! [07:34] Ka     Take a good deep breath, right now! [07:36] Ma     Don't get nervous! [07:39] Fu     Thank you for the glove. [07:40] Sa     Sure. [07:41] Sa     Good luck. [07:46] Ch     Don't get too nervous. [07:48] Ch     Just do your own pitching. [07:52] Ch     Sawamura. [07:56] An     Seido High School has announced     a change of players. [08:02] An     Number 8, Sakai-kun, will be replaced      by Sawamura-kun, as pitcher. [08:09] An     Number 8, pitcher, Sawamura-kun. [08:14] C1     The first-year southpaw? [08:16] C2     He did pretty well against Akikawa, right? [08:20] C3     Lefty vs lefty. [08:22] C3     Might be a secret weapon     against Todoroki. [08:28] Sa     I'll be pitching to contact, so thank you— [08:38] Sa     Actually, I think I'll focus on the batter! [08:41] Sa     What do you think? [08:42] Sa     Since there are two outs,     and the bases are empty! [08:45] Ku     You don't have to think out loud! [08:47] Ku     People will know you're stupid! [08:49] Ka     Is he nervous? [08:52] Ma     Take another deep breath! [08:54] Fu     I'll be fine. [08:55] Ma     No! Do it! [08:58] YC     Well, look at that stupid pitcher— [09:01] Ra     Wow. [09:02] Ra     He's telling everyone what he's thinking. [09:06] Ra     Amazing. [09:07] YC     That's not something to be amazed about! [09:10] YC     They'll know you're stupid! [09:13] Mi     Sawamura. [09:15] Mi     Furuya shut out their eight and     nine-holes and connected to you. [09:21] Fu     It's easy to use. [09:25] Mi     Now, it's your turn. [09:31] Mi     All right. Let's go. [09:34] YC     The Akikawa batters [09:36] YC     were completely beaten by his pitch. [09:40] YC     It doesn't look like     he has great control, [09:44] YC     nor does he have any power. [09:47] YC     So why couldn't they hit it? [09:52] YC     I assume it's a very tricky ball movement. [09:58] Sa     A moving fastball. [10:01] Sa     Is he the same as me? [10:03] YC     Not nearly as good as yours. [10:05] YC     His is a wild horse. [10:09] YC     Is it wild enough     to be a good weapon? [10:12] YC     Or is it hardly useful at all? [10:16] YC     Go check it out, Raichi. [10:22] Ra     I wanted to hit that     fastball again, [10:26] Ra     but ever since I saw their video, [10:28] Ra     I've wanted to hit his pitch, too. [10:32] Ra     And they have two more     pitchers beside them. [10:35] Ra     I can hit multiple kinds     of pitches in one game. [10:41] Ra     This team is a lot of fun! [10:49] I1     Yes! I got it! [10:51] I1     Almost! [10:53] I1     Damn it! [10:54] I1     The arm's too loose. [10:57] I2     That's enough, Hirakawa. [10:58] I1     Shut up! [10:59] I1     I'm not giving up! [11:06] I2     What are we doing? [11:08] I1     What's that?! [11:12] I2     What are we doing... [11:15] I2     ...here? [11:24] I2     In reality, we should be playing Seido. [11:30] I2     All we've done in life is baseball, [11:33] I2     so what are we supposed to do now      with so much free time? [11:42] I1     What's done is done! [11:45] I1     If you don't know what to do, [11:47] I1     then go to practice and help      the underclassmen. [11:49] I1     I'm sure the coach     will be happy, too. [11:51] I1     He was looking pretty down. [11:55] I2     Want to go check it out? [11:56] I1     What, practice? [11:58] I2     No, the Seido vs Yakushi game. [12:01] I1     What? [12:02] I1     The outcome doesn't matter to us anymore! SIGN    Yakushi     Seido [12:06] I2     Sure it does. [12:08] I2     We can see how good Yakushi really are. [12:11] I2     And how Seido plays against them. [12:16] I2     Until I see that for myself, [12:19] I2     I can't move on with my life. [12:22] I3     Hiro. [12:27] I2     You baseball nut! [12:29] I2     If you're going, then go alone! [12:30] I2     I'm not going! [12:45] Mi     First, let's see how he reacts. [12:48] Mi     Let's start with a ball     and figure out what to do. [12:56] Sa     I don't want [12:58] Sa     to let him hit. [13:01] Sa     Not him. [13:11] Mi     Right down the middle? [13:23] Um     Strike! [13:28] Ra     A shoot ball spin. [13:29] Ra     The ball moved a bit. [13:51] C1     What was that throw back? [13:53] C2     He threw back as hard as he could? [14:03] Mi     When you said to focus on the batter,     is this what you meant? [14:08] Mi     If you can't see my mitt. [14:11] Mi     I'm not gonna call plays for you. [14:17] R1     I wonder if he didn't get what he wanted. [14:20] R1     That throw back could mean a lot of things. [14:24] R2     In order to keep Yakushi from     getting used to the pitcher, [14:27] R2     they change the pitcher     after one cycle. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [14:30] R2     They're certainly taking the initiative, [14:34] R2     but their strategy also means      they fear the Yakushi line-up quite a bit. [14:38] R2     If they can succeed with the relay,     they can pick up the rhythm. [14:43] R2     But if they fail to do so... [14:45] R2     I'm sure Miyuki-kun realizes [14:48] R2     the high risk in this aggressive relay. [15:00] Ka     I'm not letting Tanba throw tomorrow. [15:04] Ka     Keep that in mind,     and carry out your duties tomorrow. [15:08] Mi     Remember what the coach said. [15:10] Mi     Our pitch relay is to win. [15:12] Mi     Just think about connecting     to the next pitcher today. [15:17] Sa     That's right. [15:20] Sa     This isn't a one-on-one. [15:36] Sa     This is a team battle. [15:41] Mi     Finally awake? [15:45] Mi     Low and outside. [15:48] Mi     I don't care if it's a ball, [15:49] Mi     but keep it low. SIGN    nod nod [15:58] Ra     The ball moved just like we thought! [16:00] Ra     And his form is very unique! [16:04] YC     Good job! [16:05] YC     Check his pitch one more time. [16:06] Sa     You're so close! [16:11] Ra     This is fun! [16:13] Ra     His arm hides behind his body,     and then suddenly... [16:19] Um     Ball! [16:22] Ra     It moved like it escaped     to the outside. [16:27] Ra     He has so much potential! [16:29] Ra     He's got an amazing weapon! [16:40] Ra     I want to hit it. [16:43] Ra     I want to smash it away! [16:59] Um     Foul! [17:01] Sa     That was close. [17:04] Ot     This isn't good for my heart. [17:07] Ot     Sawamura's not suited for this. [17:13] Ra     Damn. [17:14] Ra     I waited a little too long. [17:16] Ra     If the ball comes in, [17:19] Ra     I wait a bit, then bang. [17:23] Ra     Like this? [17:25] Ra     No. [17:26] Ra     This! [17:29] YC     We're not gonna let them have their way. [17:33] YC     Boys, if you want to hit a moving ball, [17:36] YC     you've gotta wait till     the last second to swing. [17:38] YC     I don't care if you get jammed. [17:40] YC     You guys would still hit over the infield. [17:42] YC     Shut that pitcher down completely! [17:48] Sa     I need more control. [17:50] Sa     I have to be perfect. [17:55] Mi     He waited to swing late? [17:57] Mi     These guys know what Sawamura's throwing. [18:01] Mi     One ball, two strikes. [18:03] Mi     We got the moving fastball in his head. [18:06] Mi     No need to play around anymore. [18:11] Mi     Take him on with this, Sawamura! [18:19] Mi     Put your heart into it. [18:21] Mi     If it's not perfect, he'll get you. [18:38] Mi     Let's go! [18:39] Mi     The pitch you're most confident with! [18:44] Mi     A fastball to the inside! [18:48] Ra     Crap. [18:49] Ra     This pitch. [18:50] Ra     I'm gonna lose. [18:56] Mi     Sawamura! [18:57] Y1     Raichi got jammed? [18:59] Sa     Got it! Got it! [19:08] Sa     I got it! [19:14] Ka     Nice, Sawamura! [19:16] Ma     H-He shut down Todoroki! [19:19] Is     I knew you had it in you! [19:21] Is     Back to the dugout, Furuya! [19:24] Ha     Nice play! [19:25] Mi     Baiting with the moving pitch, [19:27] Mi     then finishing him off with a four-seam. [19:29] Mi     His fastball's slowly becoming a powerful weapon. [19:34] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [19:36] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [19:41] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [19:43] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [19:45] R1     Their pitcher relay worked magnificently. [19:49] R1     Seido has the upper hand now. [19:53] YC     Damn. [19:54] YC     This is turning into a problem. [19:57] YC     Hey, Sanada. [19:58] YC     You should get— [19:59] YM     He already left. [20:02] YC     He's quick. [20:05] Sa     Not bad, pitcher. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [20:10] C1     Only one run after three innings. [20:13] C1     I thought the Yakushi batters     would be more explosive. [20:16] C2     It's going in Seido's favor so far. [20:19] C3     Who would've expected a pitcher relay? [20:23] C1     But Yakushi's not going down that easily. [20:26] C2     They took down Manaka from Ichidai! [20:29] C1     Yeah. [20:30] C1     That was some intense stuff! [20:38] Ry     Another nice bunt. [20:40] Sa     Nice sacrifice hit, Beard-senpai! [20:42] Sa     That was some great pathetic hit! [20:44] Sa     You're so reliable! [20:48] Is     I connected, sorta. [20:50] Is     So it's up to you, Tetsu. [21:15] C1     Nice batting, Tetsu! [21:17] C2     Tetsu-san! [21:21] YC     We're four runs down. [21:23] YC     It's a little early, but we have no choice. [21:27] YC     Nabe! [21:30] An     Yakushi High School has announced     a change in players. [21:35] An     Replacing Mino-kun as pitcher is Sanada-kun. [21:42] An     Pitcher, Sanada-kun. [21:47] Is     Here he comes. [21:51] YC     Don't let them get ahead any further, Sanada! [21:59] Sa     That guy's... the ace! [23:36] Ch     Shunpei Sanada. [23:37] Ch     So he's the ace. [23:38] Ka     Yeah. He's the ace of the team. [23:40] Sa     One out, and a runner on second. [23:42] Sa     Plus a power hitter five-hole at-bat. [23:44] Sa     My job is to stop their momentum. [23:47] Sa     What an exciting situation! [23:48] Mi     He's a lot more wild than I thought. [23:51] Sa     H-He actually looks serious for once! [23:53] Ha     Hey, that's not nice. [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Ace Walks On. SIGN    The Ace Walks On [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 36 - The Ace Walks On Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Replacing Mino-kun as pitcher is... SIGN    ...Sanada-kun. SIGN    Pitcher, Sanada-kun. [00:12] Y1     Sorry, Sanada. [00:14] Y1     I wish I could pitch a little more. [00:17] Sa     What are you saying? [00:18] Sa     You faced their cleanup trio head-on. [00:22] Sa     Thanks for sharing your courage with me. [00:26] Y2     Let's do this, Shunpei! [00:28] Y3     Take them out with your pitch! [00:30] Y4     Don't forget to pace yourself! [00:34] Ra     Sanada-senpai, send them all my way! [00:37] Ra     I'll stop them all for sure! [00:40] Sa     I'm too scared to send them your way. [00:42] Sa     You might make errors. [00:44] Sa     No, seriously. [00:46] YC     Raichi! [00:48] YC     Don't drag him down! [00:50] YC     Make sure you confirm     where he's throwing every time! [00:53] YC     'Cause you're an idiot! [00:56] Ra     Shut up, you good-for-nothing dad! [00:59] Ra     It's in the genes! [01:01] Y1     Raichi, how many outs right now? [01:04] Y2     There's a runner on second! [01:08] Ot     The mood's completely changed     with that pitcher's appearance. [01:12] Ch     So he's the ace. [01:14] Ta     Yeah. [01:16] Ta     He's undoubtedly the ace of the team. SIGN    The Ace Walks On [02:51] Ot     The mood's completely changed     with that pitcher's appearance. [02:56] Ch     So he's the ace. [02:57] Ta     Yeah. [02:59] Ta     He's undoubtedly the ace of the team. [03:11] Mi     A shoot ball pitcher     who throws to the inside. [03:13] Mi     He probably pitches to contact,     rather than getting strikeouts. [03:18] Mi     If we can subdue him, [03:20] Mi     we'll be one step closer to victory,     Masuko-senpai. [03:30] Sa     One out, runner on second. [03:32] Sa     Plus a power hitter five-hole at bat. [03:37] Sa     My job is to kill their momentum. [03:45] Sa     What an exciting ffsituation! [04:02] Sa     Shoot. [04:04] Um     Hit by pitch! [04:09] Sa     Where's that pitcher throwing? [04:12] Sa     We're lucky it only hit his elbow guard! [04:14] Ku     You're one to talk. [04:16] Ha     Yeah, you have no right to say that. [04:22] Ma     What a sharp shoot ball. [04:24] Ma     I knew it was coming,     but I couldn't dodge it. [04:27] Ma     Yes! [04:28] Ma     Runner on first and second! [04:30] Ka     Let's take it all this inning! [04:32] YC     That idiot. [04:33] YC     He's just making things worse. [04:38] YC     Though, his offensive pitching style     is what I like about him. [04:47] Sa     Crap. [04:49] Sa     It's another one of their dangerous players. SIGN    Batting sixth, catcher, Miyuki-kun. [04:56] C1     Miyuki-kun! [04:59] Mi     A hit by pitch right off the bat. [05:01] Mi     He's much more untamed in person. [05:05] Mi     Damn. [05:07] Mi     It's hard to hit wild throws. [05:14] Mi     I have a feeling Furuya     will do something today. [05:18] Mi     I guess I'll borrow some     luck from Masuko-senpai. [05:23] Mi     Sorry for you,     but I'm going for this one. [05:46] Mi     Too close. [05:48] Mi     That was at least 140 km/h. [05:51] Mi     Not to mention that he throws right     to my face after he hits someone. [05:56] Mi     His shoot ball goes deep into     right-handed batters' chests. [06:00] Mi     For lefties, it goes away. [06:04] Mi     He probably plans to get strikes on the inside, [06:06] Mi     then finish me off on the outside, [06:11] Mi     but I won't let you have your way. [06:14] Ot     Miyuki's holding his bat short! [06:16] Ch     Yeah. [06:17] Ch     He's going for a definite hit     rather than a long hit. [06:21] Ch     He's focused on connecting     to the next batter. [06:25] Ch     He knows what pitchers hate     seeing right after they walk one. [06:34] Um     Ball! [06:36] Ka     That's 2-0! [06:38] Ma     Pitcher can't throw any strikes! [06:42] Sa     Crap. [06:44] Ma     Just swing at the easy ones! [06:47] Ma     Be careful, Miyuki. [06:49] Ma     His shoot ball's sharper than it looks. [06:53] Mi     2-0. [06:55] Mi     He should really want a strike now. [06:58] Mi     It'd be bad if I jam an outside pitch     and give them a double play. [07:03] Mi     I won't try to pull it too much, [07:05] Mi     and maybe aim for right     above the shortstop. [07:08] Mi     Be it a shoot ball or a fastball, [07:10] Mi     if it's even a little bit     in my favor, I'll swing for it. [07:13] Sa     H-He actually looks serious for once. [07:15] Ha     Hey, that's not nice. [07:25] Mi     Yes, it's an easy pitch! [07:28] Mi     Perfect timing! [07:37] Sa     Second! [07:39] Y1     First! [07:48] Y2     Yes, a double play! [07:50] Y3     Nice pitch, Sanada! [07:53] Ra     That was great, Sanada-senpai! [07:58] Ot     Miyuki's a clutch hitter. [08:01] Ot     What exactly was that pitch? [08:03] Ot     He had perfect timing, [08:05] Ot     but he got jammed! [08:08] Mi     I'm sorry. [08:09] Mi     I ruined our chance. [08:11] Ka     What was that pitch? [08:16] Mi     My guess is... [08:18] Mi     ...it's a cutter. [08:21] Sa     A cutter? [08:24] Sa     What's that, Chris-senpai? [08:29] Ch     A pitch that breaks right before the batter. [08:32] Ch     It doesn't break as much as a slider, [08:34] Ch     and it's just as fast as a fastball. [08:37] Ch     That's a cutter. [08:39] Ch     It's a type of moving fastball. [08:43] Sa     Moving... [08:45] Yu     He has a sharp shoot ball and a cutter. [08:49] Yu     So that's why he focuses so much      on throwing to the inside. [08:52] Ch     Yeah. [08:53] Ch     Unlike Sawamura's natural moving fastball, [08:56] Ch     he's actually controlling     where the ball moves. [09:00] Ku     That's awesome. [09:02] Ku     So he's the upgraded     version of Sawamura. [09:08] Ha     Can't be helped. [09:09] Ha     It's the truth. [09:10] Mi     But we managed to drag him     out this early in the game. [09:14] Mi     We'll quickly figure out     how to take him down. [09:18] Sa     You sure switch gears fast! [09:20] Mi     You have your own working style. [09:23] Mi     It's not like you're an inferior pitcher. [09:30] Ku     Don't make any funny mistakes. [09:32] Is     You can only walk three people! [09:33] Is     Any more, and you're dead! [09:35] Yu     We're in the lead. [09:37] Yu     Go pitch without fear. [09:39] Fu     I'm always ready to pitch. [09:41] Ch     Just pitch like yourself, Sawamura. [09:47] Sa     Yes, sirs! [09:48] Sa     I will live up to your     expectations without fail! [09:51] Ka     Just get on the mound already. [09:53] Sa     Boss! [10:03] I1     Hey, they're at it. [10:05] I2     Fourth inning? [10:07] I2     Looks like we made it. [10:08] I3     Hey, Tanba isn't pitching. [10:11] I2     Number 20? [10:13] I2     It's the first-year Sawamura. [10:15] I4     Hey, what's going on? [10:17] I4     Yakushi has only gotten     a single run so far! [10:21] I3     So you came, too, Hirakawa. [10:24] I1     Kawakami's in the bullpen. [10:27] I1     Furuya's in left field. [10:29] I1     Where's Tanba? [10:31] I1     He hasn't pitched a single time yet! [10:34] I4     Don't tell me that first-year's     shutting down the Yakushi batters. [10:43] Y1     What's with his form? [10:45] Y1     I can't figure out the timing. [10:50] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [10:51] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [10:53] Ku     Yeah, we get it! [10:54] Sa     Yes! [10:55] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [10:56] I1     Well, he sure has energy. [10:59] I2     Yeah. [11:02] I3     Manaka. SIGN    Bottom of the 4th [11:11] M1     Let's go, Furuya! [11:14] M2     You've got this, Furuya-kun! [11:23] Um     Out! [11:25] Y1     Yes! [11:26] Y1     Nice pitch, Sanada! [11:29] Ch     He's a good pitcher. [11:31] Ch     But why doesn't someone as good     as him pitch from the start? [11:35] Ch     He's been a reliever this entire tournament. [11:38] Ch     What's the reason behind that? [11:40] Sa     Furuya! [11:42] Sa     I'll avenge you! [11:44] Sa     Hiyaa! [11:45] Sa     Hiyaa! [11:46] Sa     Hiyaa! [11:47] Um     Strike! Batter out! [11:49] Sa     Damn it! [11:50] Sa     So that's the cutter! [11:52] Sa     I should've known it'd take more     than one at-bat to hit it! [11:55] Y1     No, they were all fastballs... [11:57] Sa     I'll get it next time! [12:01] Y1     Two outs! [12:04] Sa     Damn. [12:05] Sa     I won't lose as a pitcher, though. [12:08] Sa     Everyone, let's not look back. [12:10] Sa     Let's be optimistic and     just look to the future. [12:12] Ku     I don't want to hear that from you! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [12:22] Sa     I've been entrusted     to pitch two more innings. [12:26] Sa     I'll shut them down and connect [12:29] Sa     to Kawakami-senpai! [12:34] Sa     Shortstop! [12:37] Um     Out! [12:38] Sa     Yes! [12:41] Ma     Don't get too cocky, Sawamura! [12:43] Ka     Your luck's not gonna last! [12:46] Ot     H-He's on a roll. [12:49] Ch     Taking out Todoroki really     worked well for him. [12:53] Ch     He's pitching... [12:55] Ch     ...with complete confidence. [12:58] Sa     Harucchi's brother! [13:03] MM     Two outs! Two outs! [13:05] Re     By getting them out rhythmically, [13:07] Re     he's able to play comfortably. [13:10] Re     He's grown so much. [13:16] Sa     His arm comes out much     later than I thought. [13:20] Sa     A moving fastball pitcher     with a hidden gun muzzle. [13:28] Sa     I'm not gonna lose to a freaking first-year! [13:41] Y1     Nice pitch! [13:42] Y1     Nice pitch, Sanada! [13:44] Is     Damn. [13:47] R1     Ever since Yakushi's ace came out, [13:49] R1     the game's come to a standstill. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [13:52] R2     Yeah, but the biggest     surprise here is Sawamura, [13:55] R2     the first-year pitcher who continues     to pitch with confidence against Yakushi. [14:03] R1     He hasn't given up a run      since the Akikawa game. [14:07] R2     He has a unique way of throwing [14:09] R2     which makes it hard to see his throwing arm. [14:12] R2     The batters are having difficulty     getting their timing right. [14:17] R1     Considering how well he's pitching so far, [14:19] R1     the coach may be having second thoughts      about switching him out. [14:23] I1     I see. [14:24] I1     They switched Furuya out     after Yakushi's first cycle, [14:27] I1     and then they brought Sawamura out. [14:29] I2     They're trying to keep Yakushi     from getting comfortable. [14:33] I3     Yeah. [14:34] I3     Seido plans to win this game      with a pitcher relay. [14:39] I4     But in a situation like this, [14:42] I4     it becomes difficult     to switch him out as planned. [14:45] I4     Will they actually switch him out     once the batters come for the third time? [14:49] I4     Or will they focus on keeping     the momentum they have? [14:54] I4     Yakushi could turn the tide, just like that. [14:59] I1     Manaka. [15:02] I1     I didn't expect to see you here. [15:07] I1     You were more devastated     by that game than any of us. [15:12] I2     Hey, Tanba's going into the bullpen! [15:15] I3     He's coming out way too late. [15:22] Ka     Tanba-san. [15:25] Ta     Four more innings. [15:27] Ta     Don't lose focus, Kawakami. [15:31] Ta     The first-years have     really proven themselves. [15:34] Ta     It's up to us to shut down     the rest of the game. [15:40] Ka     Yes, sir! [15:46] I1     Oh, yeah. [15:48] I1     He's childhood friends with Tanba. [15:50] I1     That must be why. [15:52] YC     Look. [15:53] YC     Their ace is in the bullpen now. [15:56] YC     Just look at his head. [15:58] YC     It's shiny bald! [16:00] YC     Is he a monk or what? [16:02] YC     You gonna let them keep     doing as they please? [16:06] YC     Kobayashi, Ota. [16:07] YC     I don't care what method you use. [16:09] YC     Get a runner in front of Raichi. [16:12] YC     Then he'll do something about it. [16:14] YC     I'll make him! [16:16] YC     Our lives are on the line here! [16:20] YC     Don't let that first-year     pitcher get away with this. SIGN    Yakushi Seido SIGN    Top of the sixth, batting eighth for Yakushi SIGN    is the shortstop, Kobayashi-kun. [16:34] Mi     Todoroki comes to bat this inning. [16:37] Mi     If we go by the plan, [16:38] Mi     we switch to Kawakami from     their third go-around. [16:41] Mi     But Sawamura was able to completely     shut down Todoroki last time, [16:46] Mi     and the rest of the batters     can't time his pitch. [16:50] Mi     It's a difficult decision to make here. [16:54] Mi     Sawamura's pitching too consistently     to take him out right now. [17:00] YC     You have to carefully watch his     pitch until you have two strikes. [17:04] YC     This is something you have to get     used to when you're up there. [17:12] Um     Strike! [17:15] Ka     Nice throw, Sawamura! [17:17] Ma     You're doing great so far! [17:18] Ma     Just keep it up! [17:22] Y1     Just like everyone's saying. [17:24] Y1     It feels much faster in person     than it looked from the dugout. [17:28] Mi     He's not swinging. [17:30] Mi     Is he watching closely     to figure out the timing? [17:33] Mi     In that case... [17:35] Um     Strike! [17:37] Um     ...thanks for the free strikes. [17:41] Um     Okay! Okay! [17:42] Um     Nice pitch! [17:44] Um     Though that was right down the line. [17:46] Um     Let's go immediately, Sawamura. [17:48] Um     Don't give the batter time to think. [17:53] Y1     T-Time out! [17:54] Y1     My shoe's loose. [17:55] Mi     Damn. [17:56] Y1     Shoot. [17:57] Y1     They're making me play at their pace. [18:00] Y1     I need to get in the box     when I feel comfortable. [18:07] Y1     Raichi. [18:08] Y1     I'll get you here in the best way possible. [18:13] Y1     You're an idiot, [18:15] Y1     but you're the only one who can     change this game with one swing. [18:21] Y1     I don't care what I have to do. [18:23] Y1     I'm getting to base no matter— [18:25] Y1     Idiot! [18:25] Y1     I'm not ready yet! [18:29] Sa     Yes! [18:32] Sa     Leader! [18:33] Sa     Harucchi's brother! [18:34] Y1     Damn it! [18:41] Y1     Yes! Yes! Yes! [18:43] Y1     Yes! Yes! Yes! [18:44] Ku     That was luck, Sawamura! [18:46] Ku     You jammed him good. [18:48] Ku     He just got lucky with where the ball— [18:49] Sa     Right? [18:52] R1     There's finally a runner with no outs. [18:54] R2     Yeah, and after this batter, the next one's... [19:00] Ra     Nice hit, Koba-senpai! [19:02] YM     Coach! [19:03] YM     We have a runner with no outs! [19:04] YM     We have to avoid a double play at all costs! [19:06] YC     I know! [19:08] An     Batting ninth, center, Ota-kun. [19:20] YM     Isn't that... [19:21] YC     That little... [19:23] Y1     Let's go! [19:26] Y2     Ota, you... [19:31] Ch     He's calm. [19:32] Ch     He's keeping his eyes on the runner. [19:38] Mi     Yakushi doesn't bunt. [19:40] Mi     But after their failed steal in the first inning, [19:43] Mi     I doubt they'll try it again so carelessly. [19:46] Mi     We're up by four. [19:48] Mi     If we can avoid two hits in a row... [19:56] Ch     Yakushi's bunting? [19:58] YC     Listen up, idiots. [20:00] YC     I'm not gonna tell you to bunt. [20:03] YC     I don't find any fun in those boring plays. [20:08] YC     However, if you really want     to bunt, I won't stop you. [20:13] YC     When you do, show me     this sign when you're at-bat. [20:17] YC     Don't expect me to show     you how to play the game. [20:22] YC     Think for yourself, [20:24] YC     and have responsibility in your own actions. [20:29] Mi     That's a great bunt. [20:32] Mi     It's not something you can     learn to do overnight. [20:35] Mi     First! [20:39] Y1     Nice bunt, Ota! [20:40] Y2     Nice bunt! [20:41] Y2     A runner on second now! [20:43] YC     He'd rather sacrifice himself for the team [20:46] YC     than give the enemy a double play. [20:50] YC     You're finally starting to use your brains. [20:54] YC     Damn. [20:55] YC     I want to play with you now, too! [21:00] C1     That's the first time     I've seen Yakushi bunt. [21:03] C1     Must mean they're serious     about scoring this inning. [21:06] C2     Not to mention the next batter's... SIGN    Batting first, third baseman, Todoroki-kun. [21:16] C1     Here comes the crazy slugger! [21:18] C2     Show us a big one! [21:22] C3     Show us a comeback! [21:24] C4     Do something! [21:25] C5     Raichi! [21:26] C6     Todoroki! [21:28] R1     Th-The crowd's going wild. [21:31] R2     Yeah, maybe this is what     they came here to see. [21:34] R2     An upset like the Ichidai game. [21:39] R2     It's Todoroki-kun's second     face-off against Sawamura-kun. [21:44] R2     The same play as last time     isn't going to work. [21:47] R2     What will Seido do now? [21:52] R2     Will they be persistent about the relay, [21:55] R2     and switch out Sawamura-kun,     who's on a roll? [21:58] R2     Or will they... [23:36] Mi     Raichi Todoroki comes     to bat for the third time. [23:38] Mi     Will they switch pitchers here? [23:39] Mi     What's the coach's decision? [23:41] YC     All right, Raichi. [23:42] YC     Blow one away right here, [23:43] YC     and wake up the team! [23:48] Ra     I'll hit it this time! [23:49] Sa     Am I being switched right here? [23:51] Sa     No, boss! Please, boss! [23:52] Sa     Please no, boss! [23:53] Ka     Don't call me "boss." [23:55] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Burst! SIGN    Burst! [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 37 - Burst! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Sa     I've been entrusted     with pitching two more innings. [00:05] Sa     I'll shut them down and connect [00:08] Sa     to Kawakami-senpai! [00:13] Sa     Shortstop! [00:15] Um     Out! [00:17] Sa     Yes! [00:21] Sa     His arm comes out much     later than I thought. [00:25] Sa     A moving fastball pitcher     with a hidden gun muzzle. [00:29] Sa     I'm not gonna lose to a freaking first-year! [00:43] Y1     Nice pitch! [00:44] Y2     Nice pitch, Sanada! [00:46] Is     Damn. [00:49] YC     You gonna let them keep     doing as they please? [00:53] YC     Don't let that first-year     pitcher get away with this. [00:58] YC     Think for yourself, [01:00] YC     and have responsibility for your own actions. [01:06] Mi     That's a great bunt. [01:08] Mi     It's not something you can     learn to do overnight. [01:11] Mi     First! [01:14] Y1     Nice bunt, Ota! [01:16] Y2     Nice bunt! [01:17] Y2     A runner on second now! [01:19] C1     That's the first time     I've seen Yakushi bunt. [01:22] C2     Must mean they're serious     about scoring this inning. [01:24] C3     Not to mention the next batter's... SIGN    Batting first, third baseman, Todoroki-kun. [01:35] C1     Here comes the crazy slugger! [01:37] C2     Show us a big one! [01:39] C3     Raichi! [01:40] C4     Todoroki! [01:42] R1     Th-The crowd's going wild. [01:45] R2     Yeah, maybe this is what     they came here to see. [01:49] R2     An upset like the Ichidai game. [01:53] R2     What will the Seido bench do now? [01:57] R2     Will they be persistent about the relay, [02:00] R2     and switch out Sawamura-kun,     who's on a roll? [02:03] R2     Or will they... SIGN    Burst! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [03:41] C1     Todoroki! [03:42] C2     This is intense. [03:44] C3     Show us a big one! [03:45] C4     Eat Seido alive! [03:55] R2     Will they switch him out? [03:57] R2     Or keep him in? [04:01] R2     What will they do? [04:10] R2     A m-messenger? [04:15] Sa     Ha-Harucchi! [04:18] Sa     What are you doing here? [04:19] Sa     Am I switching with you? [04:21] Sa     You're a fielder! [04:25] Ha     I-I'm here to tell you the coach's orders. [04:29] Sa     The boss's last will? [04:30] Ha     I'm just not even going to react... [04:32] Ry     Just ignore him. [04:37] I1     If it's just a messenger, then... [04:39] I2     Sawamura's staying in. [04:41] R1     Well, Yakushi does have     two lefties coming up. [04:45] R2     Yeah. [04:46] R2     They want Sawamura-kun     to finish this inning, [04:49] R2     before switching him out in the next. [04:51] R2     That's the best move for Seido. [05:00] Sa     That's it? [05:01] Ha     Yeah, that's it. [05:04] Sa     Wait... [05:06] Sa     The boss really said that? [05:12] Mi     Well, if he tells you too much,     you won't understand. [05:17] Mi     Basically, just pitch with confidence. [05:21] Mi     But keep your eyes on my mitt. [05:23] Yu     Be confident. [05:25] Ma     Yeah, we've got your back. [05:29] Ry     We're still up by four runs. [05:32] Ku     Don't get so nervous! [05:34] Ha     Good luck, Eijun-kun. [05:43] Sa     Thank you, Boss! [05:44] Sa     I will not fail you, Boss! [05:48] Sa     I will definitely not! SIGN    Second chance [05:53] C1     "Boss"? [05:54] C2     Did he just call him "boss"? [05:57] C3     Seido call their coach "boss"? [05:59] C4     Do they think they're in the majors? [06:01] C3     That was unexpected from Seido. [06:04] Ot     He's ruining our image! [06:06] Ch     I'm sorry. [06:11] YC     So they're not switching him out. [06:14] YC     If we could take out     the reliever as he walked on, [06:16] YC     we could've finished them off. [06:19] YC     Oh, well. [06:22] YC     He'll wake us up with a big one. [06:35] YC     I hope you have the picture in your head. [06:39] YC     Don't lose to the same pitcher twice, Raichi. [06:44] Um     Play! [06:51] M1     Don't lose! [06:53] M2     Sawamura-kun! [06:55] Is     Kill him! [06:57] Fu     This is unacceptable. [06:59] Fu     He switched me out. [07:06] Y1     Raichi! [07:07] Y1     Finish him! [07:08] Y2     Let's go, Raichi! [07:10] Y3     Raichi! [07:21] Mi     Bottom of the sixth. [07:23] Mi     One out, runner on second. [07:26] Mi     Leading by four runs. [07:30] Ra     Let's go. [07:32] Ra     Show me that pitch. [08:03] Ra     No! [08:06] Ra     Not that pitch! [08:09] Mi     That was close. [08:10] Mi     He can hit a low ball that well? [08:15] Ra     Show me that pitch. [08:16] Ra     That pitch! [08:18] Mi     He holds back until the last second     to react to the ball movement. [08:24] Mi     Let's get another one to the outside. [08:31] Ra     Not that, either! [08:34] Ma     He's... [08:36] Ku     ...hitting Sawamura's throws perfectly. [08:45] Mi     Don't fear his swing, Sawamura. [08:49] Mi     He's the one cornering himself     by hitting foul balls. [08:55] Mi     We're the ones cornering him! [09:09] (Flashback) Sa     What did the boss say? [09:11] (Flashback) Ha     Right. [09:12] (Flashback) Ha     He told me to tell you guys just one thing. [09:18] (Flashback) Ka     I'm going... [09:21] (Flashback) Ka     ...with Sawamura this inning. [09:29] Sa     For the first time... [09:31] Sa     That man... [09:32] Sa     The coach is putting his faith in me. [09:37] Sa     I can't fail him. [09:41] Ra     Show me that pitch. [09:43] Ra     I'll blow it away! [09:46] Mi     The two balls he hit were     both moving fastballs. [09:52] Mi     Can we catch him off guard     with a four-seamer here? [09:58] Mi     Even higher than the last one. [10:01] Mi     A waste pitch to high and inside. [10:05] Mi     We don't need a strike. [10:08] Mi     You understand? [10:10] Mi     This isn't a one-on-one with the batter. [10:14] Mi     We're going to take him out as a team! [10:19] Fu     I should definitely stay back. [10:27] Ra     Give me that pitch! [10:29] Ra     Come on! [10:52] Ra     It's coming! [10:55] Mi     Throw your arm down all the way! [10:57] Ra     It's coming! [10:59] Ra     Yes! Yes! Yes! [11:02] Mi     Make him swing the bat... [11:04] Mi     ...with the force of the pitch! [11:07] Ra     Yes! [11:10] Mi     Yes! [11:17] Ra     Give me that pitch! [11:18] Ra     Come on! [11:41] Ra     It's coming! [11:44] Mi     Throw your arm down all the way! [11:47] Ra     It's coming! [11:48] Ra     Yes! Yes! Yes! [11:52] Mi     Make him swing the bat... [11:54] Mi     ...with the force of the pitch! [11:56] Ra     Yes! [12:00] Mi     Yes! [12:25] Sa     Yes! [12:27] Sa     Left field! [12:31] Sa     It's you, Furuya?! [12:34] Is     It's going farther than it looks! [12:35] Is     Don't lose the ball! [12:37] Is     Catch it, even if you die! [12:39] Fu     Good thing I stayed back. [13:04] C1     It's gone! [13:05] C2     A nice two-run homer! [13:07] C3     No way! [13:08] C4     Wasn't that a high ball? [13:10] C5     He took that pitch to the stands? [13:12] C2     They're only two runs down! [13:14] C3     Yakushi is coming back! [13:17] Ra     I couldn't fully swing last at-bat, [13:20] Ra     but not this time. [13:23] Ra     His pitch is hard to time, [13:26] Ra     but it's not fast or anything. [13:29] Ra     That Furuya guy's pitch     was much heavier. [13:34] Y1     You monster! [13:35] Y2     Nice homer! [13:36] Y3     Your power is crazy. [13:38] YC     What'd I tell you? [13:40] YC     If you swing all the way,     it'll go to the outfield. [13:43] YC     Though my son can hit it out of the park. [13:47] Sa     You sure look happy. [13:49] Ot     Two runs. [13:52] Mi     Sawamura. [13:55] Mi     Sorry, that was my fault. [13:58] Yu     Don't worry about that one, Sawamura. [14:00] Ry     We're still up by two runs. [14:02] Ku     He's the crazy one for hitting balls, anyway. [14:06] Ma     Keep sending the balls our way. [14:09] Is     No runners now, so let's go one at a time. [14:13] Fu     Nice try. [14:24] YC     He's lost all his energy. [14:28] Um     Play! [14:30] YC     Everyone's kindness hurts, doesn't it? [14:33] YC     Can't forget that last hit, can you? [14:38] Mi     You threw the pitch     I asked you to throw. [14:42] Mi     Don't let it get to you. [14:46] Sa     Yes! [14:49] Y1     Yes! [14:51] Y2     We've got this! [14:52] Y2     That ball will go flying if you swing! [14:54] Y3     Guys, use this bat! [14:56] Y3     It has a bigger barrel. [14:59] YC     So young. [15:01] Sa     More control. [15:02] YC     I can see right through your heart. [15:08] Um     Ball four! [15:10] Ma     Oh, man. [15:11] Ka     That was a 4-0 walk. [15:17] Sa     We're still up by two runs. [15:23] Sa     I just need to pitch how I always... [15:30] Sa     How I... [15:32] Ka     Pitcher change! [15:34] Ka     Kawakami! SIGN    Yakushi Seido SIGN    Seido High School has called for a change in players. SIGN    Yakushi Seido SIGN    Replacing pitcher and eighth batter Sawamura-kun... SIGN    ...will be Kawakami-kun. [16:04] R1     Runners on first and second     after a hit and a walk. [16:07] R1     That home run really took a toll on him. [16:10] R2     All three pitches were perfect balls. [16:15] S1     You threw well, Sawamura! [16:15] R2     But Todoroki-kun hit it out of the park. [16:17] S2     Nice pitch! [16:18] S3     Let's switch gears right here! [16:19] R2     The damage is big. [16:25] Sa     Wh-Why? [16:29] Ha     I'll help you cool down, Eijun-kun. [16:33] Sa     He said he's going with me this inning. [16:46] Sa     I see. [16:48] Sa     I couldn't meet... [16:52] Sa     ...his expectations. [17:01] Ka     That home run pitch. [17:05] Ka     It was the strongest     pitch you threw today. [17:10] Ch     Yes, he hit a home run, [17:12] Ch     but what's important     is how you handled it. [17:15] Ch     You tried so hard to stay calm, [17:17] Ch     and in the process, you lost yourself. [17:24] Ka     You're just a first-year. [17:26] Ka     I'm not looking for a perfect result. [17:29] Ka     You gained valuable experience. [17:31] Ka     Now, make something of it. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [17:45] Um     Ball! [17:46] Y1     Yes! Nice! [17:48] Y2     Don't miss the meatballs! [17:52] I1     Kawakami is being way too cautious. [17:55] I2     He doesn't have a choice. [17:56] I2     He got switched with runners     on first and second. [18:00] I3     And Yakushi batters all swing aggressively. [18:03] I4     Seido had been making     the offensive pitcher relay, [18:04] I1     But he's gonna give them     walks at this rate. [18:08] I4     but this time, they were     forced to make the switch. [18:13] I4     Once the tides change, [18:15] I4     it's hard to change them back. [18:20] Y1     Yes! [18:22] Y2     Yamauchi! [18:29] Y3     Yes! [18:31] C1     Yes! Yes! Yes! [18:33] C2     One more run! [18:35] C3     Keep 'em coming! [18:38] C4     Runners on second and third! [18:41] C5     They're going for it this inning! [18:47] C6     We're gonna see an upset. [18:49] C7     They took out Ichidai,     and Seido are next! [18:53] CC     Yakushi! Yakushi! Yakushi! [18:54] M1     Everyone's cheering for them now. [19:00] I1     They're cheering for the underdogs. [19:02] I2     The crowd is here just     to see an interesting game. [19:07] I3     The players on the field     can't just ignore this. [19:12] I3     Don't lose... [19:14] I3     ...to the crowd. [19:17] R1     One out and runners on second and third. [19:18] R1     If they hit a long one,     they'll turn the game around. [19:22] R1     Knowing Yakushi, they might     even make a squeeze play. [19:26] R2     If Seido can't stop the     Yakushi offense right now, [19:29] R2     they'll lose the game. [19:37] Mi     Infield, move up! [19:43] R1     They moved in? [19:45] I1     They're not even close to giving up. [19:47] I1     They don't even plan     to give up the tying run. [19:51] I2     That's how you do it. [19:54] I2     A team with confidence [19:57] I2     will give the pitcher confidence. [20:02] Ka     I'll finish them here. [20:03] Mi     Bring it low. [20:05] Mi     Make him jam a ball,     and we'll get them out at home. [20:08] YC     Don't hit the low throws. [20:11] YC     If you can hit one over the infield, [20:13] YC     we can tie up the game. [20:17] Mi     It's high! [20:55] Ma     Yes! A double play! [20:59] S1     Nice catch, Masuko-senpai! [21:02] Mi     That was a huge play. [21:04] Mi     This game is still ours. [21:06] M1     Nice! [21:08] M2     Masuko-san! [21:09] M3     Yes! [21:11] YC     Well, what luck... [21:14] YC     But we were able to put     some pressure on them. [21:18] YC     I hope. [21:20] YC     Sanada, can you still go? [21:26] YC     The end game's the key. [21:31] Sa     Yes, sir. [21:32] S1     Nice play, Masuko! [21:34] Ka     Masuko-senpai! [21:35] Mi     You're pitching too defensively, Nori. [21:37] Mi     Let's make offensive plays. [21:39] Ku     We'll go score some runs! [21:42] Is     Let's go aggressive! [21:44] Ka     Y-Yes, sir! [21:51] Mi     It's looking good today, Tanba. [21:58] Mi     It's the best I've seen recently. [23:36] Ka     I can't end it. [23:37] Ka     I can't end Tanba-san's     summer here. [23:39] Mi     Nori, give me your best shot. [23:41] Sa     What can I do now that     I'm back in the dugout? [23:43] Sa     Whatever it is, I just     have to do the best I can. [23:45] Ra     Hit it long, Mishima! [23:48] YC     Obliterate the infield     defense, Mishima! [23:51] Y1     Stop saying my name like that! [23:53] Ka     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Roles. SIGN    Roles [23:57] Ka     Let's win the national title! 38 - Roles Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:09] YC     So young. [00:11] YC     I can see right through... [00:13] ---     Work harder! [00:14] ---     ...your heart. [00:17] Um     Ball four! [00:22] Sa     We're still up by two runs. [00:28] Sa     I just need to pitch how I always... [00:35] Sa     How I... [00:37] Ka     Pitcher change! [00:39] Ka     Kawakami! SIGN    Roles SIGN    Yakushi Seido [02:38] Ha     A home run! [02:39] S1     We're up by two runs again! [02:41] Ot     Yes! That's why you're the captain, Yuki! [02:51] Sa     That one was too close to the middle. [02:53] Sa     I guess he's not nice enough     to give me a pass. [02:56] Ku     Tetsu-san! [02:57] Is     You've gotta be kidding me, man! [03:00] ---     Wow... [03:03] Sa     Raichi's a monster, [03:06] Sa     but they have a monster of their own, too. [03:09] Ch     He occasionally throws meatballs. [03:13] Ka     Yeah. [03:14] Ch     He's never been a starter in this tournament, [03:17] Ch     so perhaps he has an endurance problem. [03:21] Y1     Sanada-senpai. [03:23] Y2     Sanada. [03:24] Y3     Shunpei. [03:28] Sa     Wow! They're really strong. [03:35] Sa     I'll probably cause you a little more trouble, [03:38] Sa     but forgive me in advance. [03:44] Y1     Sanada. [03:46] Ra     Don't worry about a thing, Sanada-senpai! [03:48] Ra     You can cause us as much     trouble as you want! [03:50] Sa     Oh, I don't want to hear it from you. [03:52] Ra     Why? [03:53] Sa     Raichi, don't drag him down! [03:56] Ra     Shut up, old man! [04:03] (Flashback) Ch     Yes, he hit a home run, [04:05] (Flashback) Ch     but what's important     is how you handled it. [04:33] Sa     This... SIGN    Yakushi Seido [04:36] Sa     ...is how an ace pitches. [04:39] Y1     Nice throw! [04:40] Y2     Nice pitch. [04:47] R1     After seven innings,     Yakushi is down by two runs. [04:49] R1     They got a run from Yuki-kun, [04:52] R1     but their pitcher stayed strong      afterward and held the score. [04:55] R2     Yeah. [04:57] R2     Kawakami-kun barely managed     to get through the seventh inning, [05:01] R2     and it doesn't look like he's doing well. [05:03] R2     This game is so close that it's going     to come down to the wire. [05:18] YC     This is bad. [05:20] YC     He's breathing heavily. [05:23] YC     When he throws, he pulls     the ground with his left foot, [05:28] YC     and he transfers all of his power     from the ground to his upper body. [05:33] YC     By doing so, his pitch speed increases, [05:36] YC     but the burden on his left leg [05:39] YC     is several times the amount     the average pitcher feels. [05:41] YC     The left calf he injured     in spring hasn't fully healed yet. [05:46] YC     Even so, he uses every ounce of power he can [05:48] YC     to keep the team strong when he walks on. [05:51] YC     His existence [05:53] YC     is such a huge part of our team. [06:00] YC     Guys, go turn the game around this inning. [06:05] YC     Let's score like crazy [06:07] YC     and give Sanada an easy time     for the rest of the game! [06:10] YY     Yeah! [06:18] Y1     Knock the cover off! [06:20] Y2     You've got this! [06:30] Is     Put some heart into it, Kawakami! [06:32] Ku     Let's get aggressive! [06:37] Mi     Nori has a stiff face today, [06:40] Mi     and his usual ball control     is nowhere to be seen. [06:43] Mi     Don't tell me... [06:48] Mi     Is the home run Sawamura gave up [06:51] Mi     replaying in your mind? [06:56] Ka     Furuya, [06:58] Ka     have your shoulder and mindset ready. [07:00] Ka     Depending on how Kawakami plays, [07:02] Ka     I might put you back on the mound. [07:05] Fu     I can throw one more time! [07:08] Ta     It's in your head. [07:09] Ta     It's all in your head, Kawakami. [07:11] Ka     Four runs allowed in seven innings. [07:14] Ka     Furuya, Sawamura, and Kawakami     have been throwing very well. [07:18] Ka     Now, it's up to how calmly     you can pitch on the mound. [07:28] Um     Ball! [07:29] Ka     We're up by two runs with two innings to go. [07:32] Ka     In this game, there will come     a time when you are needed, [07:36] Ka     as a third-year,     and more importantly, as the ace. [07:45] Um     Ball four! [07:50] YC     Damn! They didn't want to fight. [07:52] Mi     This is fine. [07:54] Mi     If your head isn't sorted,     we should let him walk. [08:02] S1     Keep it strong, Nori! [08:03] S2     You've got this! [08:05] S3     One at a time, Kawakami! [08:08] Y1     He ran away from Raichi! [08:10] Y2     Hey, don't run away! [08:12] Y3     The pitcher's scared! [08:16] Sa     Kawakami-senpai. [08:24] R1     The count is 1 ball, 1 strike. [08:26] R1     They're down by two runs, [08:28] R1     but will they be doing a bunt here? [08:30] R2     I'm not so sure. [08:34] R2     By showing the bunt once, [08:36] R2     they can greatly expand     their offensive strategy. [08:45] R1     A steal? [08:47] R2     No, a slash and steal. [08:50] ---     Don't look at the runner, Nori. [08:52] ---     Swing your arm fully! [08:54] ---     Slam it, Akiba! [09:09] Um     Safe! [09:10] C1     That was close! [09:11] C2     He just barely made it! [09:16] YC     That was close. [09:19] YC     That catcher. [09:20] YC     He took a few years off my life. [09:26] Mi     Damn. [09:27] Mi     I didn't make it in time. [09:29] Mi     The runner advanced to second, [09:32] Mi     but I managed to make him swing     into a strike when he thought he had it. [09:36] Mi     You swung your arm well,     and your control was good. [09:40] Mi     Walking Todoroki has let him clear his head. [09:45] R2     The count is 1 ball, 2 strikes with no outs     and a runner on second. [09:50] R2     How will Seido get through this? [09:54] Y1     If that pitch comes again, [09:57] Y1     I have to swing even     if it might go out. [09:59] Y1     I have to get Raichi to third, no matter what. [10:02] YC     Smash it down, Akiba. [10:05] Mi     Let's go. [10:06] Mi     Low and away. [10:11] (Flashback) Ka     I'm not letting Tanba throw tomorrow. [10:15] (Flashback) Ka     Keep that in mind and     carry out your duties tomorrow. [10:19] Ka     That's right. [10:21] Ka     My duty is to connect with those behind me. [10:25] ---     Safe! [10:27] Ka     I need to throw until the end of the game, [10:32] Ka     and connect to Tanba-san's next game. [10:38] Ka     I can't let Tanba-san's summer end with... [10:44] Ka     ...this game! [10:50] Ka     I can't let Tanba-san's summer end with... [10:55] Ka     ...this game! [10:57] Mi     Yes, nice height. [11:03] Mi     He pulled it by force. [11:05] Mi     Can we get third? [11:06] Mi     No. [11:07] Mi     Ball first! [11:12] Y1     Yes! The runner went to third! [11:14] Y2     Nice hit! [11:15] Y3     Nice hit, Akiba! [11:17] Mi     Are these guys really first-years? [11:21] Mi     Their batting is really well polished. [11:24] YC     These guys are special. [11:26] YC     I've had my eyes on them     since they were kids, [11:28] YC     and I trained them by the river. [11:32] YC     Though his parents reported me once. SIGN    Batting third, first baseman, Mishima-kun. [11:40] YC     He's also my son's first friend. [11:44] Ra     Hit the ball, Mishima! [11:45] Y1     Shut up! [11:46] Y1     Stop saying it like that! [11:50] I1     One out, runner on third. [11:51] I1     Even with a single, they can score a run. [11:56] I2     They might make a surefire squeeze play. [11:59] I3     No, there are only a few innings left. [12:02] I3     I'm sure Yakushi is trying to turn     the game around this inning. [12:07] I3     Even if they score with a squeeze play, [12:08] I3     they'll have two outs with no runners on base. [12:10] I3     They have to hit and score if they     want to keep the pressure on Seido. [12:15] Sa     Focus on the batter! [12:19] Sa     Don't worry about the runner! [12:22] Sa     One out at a time! [12:24] Sa     Five more outs! [12:26] Ot     Sawamura. [12:30] Ha     Eijun-kun. [12:31] Sa     Kawakami-senpai is gonna     let some hits through, [12:34] Sa     so fielders, thank you beforehand! [12:38] (Flashback) Ka     You've gained valuable experience. [12:39] (Flashback) Ka     Now, make something of it. [12:41] Sa     The coach was kind enough     to tell me that, [12:44] Sa     but I'm the one who     started this negativity. [12:49] Sa     The only thing I can do     from the bench is cheer them on. [13:03] Ma     The batter looks strong, [13:05] Ma     but the outfield hasn't moved out. [13:07] Ka     The infield hasn't, either. [13:10] Ka     No, they're moving up. [13:12] Ma     They're putting pressure on the batter     with an offensive defense. [13:16] R1     They made a double play     in the sixth inning like this, [13:19] R1     so that should give the runner some hesitation. [13:23] Y1     They don't plan on running away      with the advantage. [13:25] Y1     They're going to beat them fair and square. [13:32] YC     Idiots! [13:34] YC     Offensive baseball is our forte! [13:36] YC     Hit the ball over the infield, Mishima! [13:39] Y1     Why do they both say my name like that? [13:45] Mi     Let's hold him off, Nori. [14:04] Y1     Mishima! [14:05] Y2     Let's go, Mishima! [14:08] R1     He's hanging on with fouls. [14:09] R2     Yeah. [14:10] R2     It's not exactly easy to pitch      to those spots. [14:13] Ra     I could've made that one a hit, Mishima! [14:16] Y1     Shut up! You just shut up! [14:19] Y1     They've been pitching to the outside. [14:21] Y1     The count is 2 balls, 2 strikes. [14:23] Y1     What's next? [14:31] Y1     A high and inside ball? [14:33] Y1     That was close. [14:35] Ra     That one, you hit like this. [14:36] Y1     Shut up! [14:38] Mi     You're finally looking calm. [14:41] Mi     A low slider. [14:43] Mi     Even if it bounces,     I won't let the ball go behind me. [14:48] Ka     I know you'd never let a ball go behind you. [14:56] Ra     If I can distract the pitcher a little, [14:58] Ra     maybe he'll mess up a little. [15:01] Ka     Ignore that. [15:02] Y1     Stop moving around, Raichi. [15:04] Y1     I'll bring you home with my bat. [15:10] Y1     Ever since I was a kid, [15:12] Y1     I was the ace and clean-up. [15:14] Y1     I was always number one. [15:17] Y1     I wasn't going to lose     to anyone my age as a batter. [15:21] Y1     But... [15:24] Y1     You and your dad     completely changed that. SIGN    Baseball Classes 100 Yen/Class [15:30] Y1     Everything. [15:32] Y1     Everything! [15:34] YC     Let's see. [15:35] YC     How about 1,000 swings     every day from you? [15:38] YC     You should do 1,500. [15:40] Y1     What? [15:43] Y1     1,000 swings every day, [15:45] Y1     and I'll get a little closer to Raichi? [15:48] Y1     You've gotta be kidding. [15:50] Y1     I don't want to be closer to him! [15:52] Y1     I chose this school to beat him! [16:03] Y2     It's a hit! [16:04] Y2     An RBI to center field! [16:09] Y3     Just one more run now! [16:11] R1     He got that low slider? [16:13] R2     You have to give that one to the batter. [16:18] Y1     Nice one, again! [16:19] Y2     Nice one, Mishima! [16:20] Y3     Mishima! [16:23] S1     One at a time, Kawakami! [16:25] S2     Don't lose focus! [16:27] Sa     Focus on the batter! [16:28] Ha     Switch gears right here! [16:30] YC     Focus, captain. [16:32] YC     Don't bother about     where the ball comes. [16:34] YC     Swing at the first pitch. [16:36] YC     Your defining quality     is your wholehearted swing! [16:42] ---     He hit the first pitch! [16:46] Mi     They just hit balls, too? [16:48] Y1     It's going long! [16:56] M1     Yeah! [16:57] M2     Isashiki-kun! [16:58] M3     Nice catch! [17:00] Is     Don't get cocky with us! [17:08] Um     Safe! [17:10] Ma     Wow! That was close. [17:11] Ka     But that was amazing, Izashiki-senpai. [17:14] S1     Nice catch, Jun-san! [17:16] Is     Damn. [17:18] C1     One more run! [17:23] Sa     Beard! [17:24] Sa     Beard-senpai! [17:26] Mi     You've got everyone behind you! [17:29] Mi     Let's not give up, Nori! [17:31] Ma     Hold it together, Nori! [17:32] Ry     Two outs! [17:34] Y1     They were defending toward the right,     accordingly to Miyuki's plays. [17:40] Y1     The fielders always answer     when they're needed most. [17:44] Y1     Should make the pitchers feel strong. SIGN    Batting fifth, second baseman, Fukuda-kun. [17:55] Sa     Let's swing like we mean it! [17:58] Y1     Yeah. [17:59] Y1     One more run. [18:02] Y1     No, [18:03] Y1     we want two, three,     even ten more runs. [18:08] Y1     For Sanada who's doing such a good job. [18:14] YC     Hey, Fuku! [18:15] YC     Stop looking so tense! [18:19] YC     Enjoy this moment! [18:21] YC     It won't be easy to find [18:23] YC     another intense situation     like this in your life! [18:31] Y1     Coach. [18:34] (Flashback) YC     Why do you guys play baseball? [18:37] (Flashback) YC     You want to go to nationals or something? [18:41] (Flashback) Y1     Nationals? [18:42] (Flashback) Y1     Us? [18:44] (Flashback) Y2     No way. [18:45] (Flashback) YC     What, you guys were doing     this without a goal? [18:50] (Flashback) YC     If you're going to do something, have a goal. [18:52] (Flashback) YC     Then you'll like it more, [18:55] (Flashback) YC     and it'll excite you more. [18:58] (Flashback) YC     Next year, we'll have     my special players joining us. [19:01] (Flashback) YC     Along with my super cute son. [19:04] (Flashback) YC     So your goal is to take me to nationals. [19:10] (Flashback) YC     You guys are the ones playing on the field. [19:13] (Flashback) YC     So do me that favor, okay? [19:18] Y1     "Take me to nationals." [19:21] Y1     A normal coach wouldn't have said that. [19:24] Y1     He increased our practice hours, [19:28] Y1     and he made us swing till we dropped. [19:32] Y1     But... [19:33] Y1     The more I practiced seriously, [19:39] Y1     the more I wanted to play baseball. [19:44] C1     It's a hit! [19:51] Um     Safe! [19:55] Y1     Runners on first and third! [19:57] Y2     You're the man, Fukuda! [20:01] Sa     Nice hit, Fuku-san. [20:07] Sa     And now, I'm up? SIGN    Batting sixth, pitcher, Sanada-kun. [20:19] Sa     That's intense. [20:25] Sa     I wonder if the baseball gods     are telling me to hit. [20:32] R1     In the moment that may     turn the game around, [20:34] R1     the ace is up at bat. [20:37] R2     Yeah. [20:38] R2     This is another thing about baseball. [20:43] R1     Seido is making a move! [20:50] R2     So Seido knows this is     the turning point, too. SIGN    Seido High School has announced a change in players. [20:59] R2     The right men for the right moments. SIGN    Replacing the eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami-kun... SIGN    ...is Tanba-kun. SIGN    Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun. [21:18] R2     Top of the eighth. [21:19] R2     Two outs and runners on first and third. [21:22] R1     The ace walks on for the     first time in this tournament. [21:31] YC     This is intense. [21:33] YC     You really know how to make things exciting. [21:38] YC     You're the best. [21:41] I1     This is a difficult situation, [21:43] I1     but there's no one else     better for this moment. [21:53] Ka     Tanba-san. [23:36] Sa     The game-changing runners are on base. [23:38] Sa     In this situation,     Tanba-san takes the mound. [23:40] Sa     He may be the ace,     but it's his first show this tournament. [23:43] Sa     I'm sure he wants to know how he'll fare. [23:45] Mi     Tanba-san, Yakushi's batters     swing from the first pitch. [23:48] Mi     Let's focus on the first pitch. [23:50] Sa     The coach told me     to swing at the first pitch. [23:52] Mi     Give me a strong one! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Expectations of an Ace. SIGN    Expectations of an Ace [23:57] Sa     Let's win the national title! 39 - Expectations of an Ace Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Ka     That's right. [00:02] Ka     My duty is to connect with those behind me. [00:09] Ka     I need to throw until the end of the game, [00:13] Ka     and connect to Tanba-san's next game. [00:20] Ka     I can't let Tanba-san's summer end with... [00:25] Ka     ...this game! [00:27] Mi     Yes, nice height. [00:33] Mi     He pulled it by force. [00:35] Mi     Can we get third? [00:36] Mi     No. [00:37] Mi     Ball first! [00:42] Sa     Focus on the batter! [00:46] Sa     Don't worry about the runner! [00:48] Sa     One out at a time! [00:51] Sa     Five more outs! [00:54] Ha     Eijun-kun. [00:56] Sa     Kawakami-senpai is gonna     let some hits through, [00:59] Sa     so fielders, thank you beforehand! [01:02] (Flashback) Ka     You've gained valuable experience. [01:04] (Flashback) Ka     Now, make something of it. [01:06] Sa     The coach was kind enough     to tell me that, [01:09] Sa     but I'm the one who     started this negativity. [01:13] Sa     The only thing I can do     from the bench is cheer them on. [01:25] Sa     And now, I'm up? SIGN    Batting sixth, pitcher, Sanada-kun. [01:35] Sa     That's intense. [01:39] R2     The right men for the right moments. SIGN    Replacing the eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami-kun... SIGN    ...is Tanba-kun. SIGN    Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun. SIGN    Expectations of an Ace SIGN    Seido High School has announced a change of players. SIGN    Replacing the eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami-kun... SIGN    ...is Tanba-kun. SIGN    Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun. [03:48] Sa     So he's the ace of Seido. SIGN    Yakushi Seido [03:57] R1     Two outs and a tying runner on third     in top of the eighth. [04:01] R1     The runner on first could     even turn the game around. [04:04] R1     And Seido has finally     brought out their ace. [04:16] YC     Man, this is just awesome. [04:18] YC     It's a battle of the aces in this hot moment! [04:20] YM     He's enjoying this game more than anyone. [04:25] Ka     Tanba-san, I-I'm sorry. [04:27] Ta     Furuya, Sawamura, and you, Kawakami. [04:32] Ta     Watching all of you pitch kept my morale up. [04:41] Ta     Will you entrust me to carry on your passion? [04:49] Ka     Tanba-san. [04:57] Ma     Nori! [04:58] Ma     Great job! [05:00] S1     Leave the rest to Tanba! [05:03] Ch     Nice pitching. [05:05] Ka     You showed great tenacity. [05:08] Sa     Here's cold tea! [05:10] Sa     Great work out there! [05:13] Ry     Finally. [05:16] Ry     Finally, we're all together... [05:18] Ry     ...out here on the field. [05:24] Is     Don't forget to breathe! [05:25] Is     Got it? [05:27] Ry     Can I rub your head? [05:29] Ry     It might give me good luck. [05:33] Ku     May I, as well? [05:35] Yu     Me, too. [05:36] Ta     Stop! [05:37] Yu     Let me rub it, too. [05:38] Ku     You look like you enjoy it. [05:39] Mi     They sure know how to relax him. [05:43] Ta     That's enough! [05:46] (Flashback) Mi     Tanba was doing great in the bullpen. [05:50] (Flashback) Mi     His fastballs had power. [05:54] Mi     Miya-san. [05:59] Mi     Let's be careful with the first pitch. [06:03] Mi     The Yakushi batters swing     from the very first pitch. [06:07] Ta     Yeah. [06:09] SS     Let's go! [06:12] YC     Hit the first pitch, Sanada. [06:14] YC     I don't know why, but it's their ace's     first appearance in this tournament. [06:19] YC     Not to mention, we have     runners on first and third. [06:21] YC     No pitcher can stay relaxed     in a pinch like this. [06:25] Sa     I might throw one to the batter if I were him. [06:28] YC     You definitely would. [06:30] YC     He wants to know how he's doing, [06:32] YC     so he'll definitely want a strike first. [06:36] YC     Slam that first pitch. [06:41] Ra     Sanada-senpai! [06:43] Ra     If the ball comes boom, you swing like this! [06:45] Ra     If it comes like swoosh, you swing like this! [06:47] Sa     I can't understand you. [06:50] Ma     In a game-changing moment,     their ace is at bat? [06:54] Ka     Strike him out like a man, Tanba-san! [06:57] C1     Tanba! [06:58] I1     Seido finally brought out their ace. [07:01] I2     It's a battle between the aces, too. [07:04] I3     His first pitch is the key here. [07:08] I4     Yeah. [07:08] I4     No matter how well you     throw in the bullpen, [07:10] I4     pitching with runners and a batter      is a whole new ball game. [07:14] I5     The worst thing to do [07:16] I5     is give away a lot of hits without even     knowing how you're doing that day. [07:22] I4     Manaka... [07:25] I5     You can't turn back now, Koichiro. [07:28] I5     The fate of your team lies in your hands. [07:36] Mi     Just scare the first base     runner with your eyes. [07:39] Mi     Let's focus on the batter. [07:41] Y1     Sanada, swing hard! [07:43] Y1     I'll run straight for home! [07:46] Y2     If you hit it here, it'll be really awesome! [07:54] Ry     Let's do this! [07:56] Ku     Tanba-san! [07:58] Ma     We'll catch anything! [08:01] Is     Shut him down! [08:04] Mi     A fastball to the outside. [08:08] Mi     Even if it is called a ball, it's fine. [08:10] Mi     Give me a strong one. [08:13] Ot     Tanba! [08:14] Ot     Do your best! [08:17] Ch     Don't throw anything you'll regret, Tanba. [08:21] Sa     Stay focused! [08:31] Ta     I'm fine. [08:33] Ta     I can see the mitt well, [08:35] Ta     and I can even see the batter's face. [08:38] Ta     I'm fine. [08:40] (Flashback) Is     You idiot! [08:43] (Flashback) Is     If you throw anything funny,     they're going to take it all! [08:47] (Flashback) Yu     No outs, runners on first and third. [08:51] Ta     Those guys... [08:55] Ta     Those guys were scarier. [08:58] R2     What is their first pitch? [09:04] Mi     To the inside? [09:07] YC     Smack it away! [09:23] Sa     Yes! [09:24] Ha     Nice throw! [09:27] YC     Couldn't kill him. [09:31] Sa     That was faster than I thought. [09:34] Mi     His control was off, [09:36] Mi     but he has power like Miya-san said. [09:40] Mi     We've got this. [09:45] Sa     His specialty is a curve with a big drop. [09:58] Um     Foul! [10:00] I1     They cornered him with two fastballs. [10:03] I2     He's not throwing where     the catcher wants them, [10:05] I2     but his pitch has power. [10:07] I1     Yeah. [10:12] I1     Now, we just need to see     how good his famous curve is. [10:22] Mi     Now as a change of pace... [10:23] Mi     ...let's finish him off with this. [10:26] Sa     Crap. [10:27] Sa     I think a curveball's coming. [10:31] YC     Don't think too much, Sanada. [10:35] YC     You need to feel it and swing. [10:37] YC     Just feel it. [10:43] R2     The game's already in the eighth inning, [10:45] R2     and Seido are just up by one. [10:49] R2     If the runner on third goes home, it's a tie. [10:53] R2     An error, a passed ball,     a wild pitch, or anything. [10:57] R2     Just a single play could change the game. [11:10] YC     Don't think too much, Sanada. [11:14] YC     You need to feel it and swing. [11:16] YC     Just feel it. [11:18] Sa     You have him cornered, Tanba-san! [11:21] Ha     Take him out! [11:26] Y1     Don't worry about the outcome! [11:28] Y2     Just swing hard, Shunpei! [11:46] S1     A passed ball? [12:12] Y1     Is that guy for real? [12:16] C1     Wow! [12:17] C1     He stopped it. [12:20] R1     He did that with his right hand! [12:22] R2     If he'd let it pass, the game     would be tied right now. [12:25] Ma     Great job! [12:26] Ma     Nice stop! [12:28] Ka     Miyuki-senpai! [12:30] YC     He knew he couldn't     stop it with his body, [12:32] YC     so he immediately     stuck his right arm out. [12:35] YC     That catcher's got some guts. [12:42] Mi     That hurt! [12:46] Mi     You're a little tense, Tanba-san! [12:49] Mi     Let's relax! [12:54] Is     You all right? [12:56] Ot     Th-The curve is supposed      to be Tanba's best pitch. [13:01] Ot     It looks like he's not fully back yet. [13:08] (Flashback) Is     What's wrong, Tanba? [13:09] (Flashback) Is     Throw something real for once! [13:16] (Flashback) Yu     Well? [13:17] (Flashback) Yu     You want to wrap up? [13:19] (Flashback) Ta     No, one more round. [13:21] (Flashback) Ta     Let me throw one more round. [13:23] (Flashback) Ka     Boys, it's time you got some rest. [13:27] (Flashback) Ka     Are you still not satisfied with how you are? [13:34] Ka     He knows that more than anyone. [13:39] Ka     I put him on the mound     because he knows he's not 100%. [13:46] Sa     That pitch definitely got stuck on his finger. [13:51] Sa     I doubt it's easy to throw     another curve right after that. [13:55] Sa     I guess he's really nervous, too. [14:09] Ta     I'm fine. [14:11] Ta     Don't rush to pitch. [14:18] ---     Hey! [14:20] Ta     I have my teammates defending. [14:29] Ta     I'll just do... [14:32] Ta     I'll just do what I can do right now. [14:51] Um     Strike! [14:52] Um     Batter out! [15:10] Ka     That's our Tanba-san! [15:11] Ka     That's our ace! [15:14] Ma     We're still up by one! [15:16] I1     Two consecutive curves. [15:19] I1     To think he could throw that     right after a bouncing curve. [15:23] I1     Miyuki calls bold plays. [15:27] Mi     The batter was catching onto     the timing of the fastball. [15:29] Mi     The last curve bounced,     but his arm swing was fine. [15:34] Mi     That was the best pitch you     could've given me, Tanba-san. [15:39] Ku     Nice pitch, Tanba-san! [15:41] Yu     Nice throw, Tanba! [15:45] Ka     Tanba-san. [15:48] Fu     He didn't let me pitch. [15:51] Ch     His control is very unstable, [15:54] Ch     and he's far from perfect. [15:56] Ch     But... [15:58] Ch     He knows he isn't 100%, [16:01] Ch     so even when he messes up,     he can still stay focused. [16:06] R1     Yakushi has only one     inning of offense left. [16:09] R1     It must hurt to have that     chance spoiled this inning. [16:13] R2     Yeah. [16:14] R2     It dealt a good deal of damage. [16:17] R2     They weren't able to take the lead [16:20] R2     before Seido's pitcher relay. SIGN    Yakushi Seido SIGN    Batting second, second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun. [16:43] M1     Yeah! [17:16] Sa     Eighth run! [17:17] Ha     Consecutive RBIs! [17:23] R1     Sanada-kun was doing     so well up until now. [17:27] R2     Yeah. Looks like Seido finally     has him in their grasp. [17:31] I1     Now they're three runs up. [17:33] I1     Tanba couldn't ask for anything more. [17:37] Mi     His pitch has slowed down considerably. [17:40] Mi     We should be able to score a few more runs. [17:44] Mi     Furuya, you're a pitcher. [17:47] Mi     You should put an end to him. SIGN    Batting seventh, left fielder, Furuya-kun. [17:57] Y1     Shunpei, fight it! [18:00] Y2     Pitch to contact! [18:01] Y3     One out! One out! [18:04] Y2     Let's go! [18:05] Y3     Do your best! [18:06] Y4     We still have an inning left! [18:07] Y5     Sanada! [18:09] Y6     Shunpei! [18:10] Y5     You've got this! [18:11] Y5     I believe in you! [18:13] R1     The lead is expanding,     but their morale hasn't dropped. [18:16] R2     Yakushi haven't given up the game yet. [18:20] Y1     It's not over yet. [18:22] Y2     We still have another offense. [18:29] Sa     We just need to bring him up to bat. [18:33] Sa     That's all we need! [18:38] Ka     Let's do this, Furuya! [18:40] Ka     Show us another home run! [18:46] Sa     Hit it! [18:47] Sa     For us first-years! [18:48] Ha     He has some weak throws! [18:49] Ha     Don't miss them! [19:00] Sa     Shortstop! [19:05] Um     Out! [19:08] Sa     Yeah! [19:11] Y1     Nice double play! [19:13] Y2     Good job, Shunpei! [19:14] Y2     No one can hit your shoot ball! [19:17] Ra     Yeah! [19:19] Y1     Nice pitch, Sanada-senpai! [19:22] Mi     They won't just hand over     the game to us yet, huh? [19:25] R1     Yakushi enters the final inning     down by three runs. [19:29] R2     What kind of attack will     the Yakushi batters show us? [19:34] R2     The game's not quite over yet. [19:36] Y1     Sanada! [19:38] Y1     Nice job! [19:40] Fu     Damn. [19:41] Fu     He got me again. [19:43] Ch     Furuya has to play the outfield [19:46] Ch     while always being     ready to pitch again. [19:50] Ch     His fatigue may be building up. [19:55] Ka     Kadota, is your shoulder warmed up? [19:58] Ka     Take the left field this inning. [20:01] Ka     Yes, sir! [20:03] Fu     The mound. [20:05] Ka     Don't forget to stretch     and cool down, Furuya. [20:08] Ch     One more inning. [20:10] Ch     We have to avoid any errors     that may change the tides. [20:13] Ch     By putting Kadota in, [20:15] Ch     we've minimized the room     for defensive errors, [20:18] Ch     but that'll leave Tanba     as the last pitcher who can play. [20:23] Ka     Tanba. [20:25] Ka     We're up by three runs. [20:29] Ka     It's in your hands now. [20:35] Is     You finished off the last inning well. [20:39] Ry     Yeah, almost like you're our ace or something. [20:42] Ma     You're finally pitching in a game. [20:44] Ma     Enjoy it. [20:46] Ku     I want to see you yell again. [20:49] S1     Let them hit my way. [20:51] S2     One at a time. [20:57] Yu     Let's go! [20:59] SS     Yeah! [21:03] Sa     Three more outs! [21:05] Sa     Let's stay focused this last inning! [21:08] Ha     Let's focus! [21:10] S1     Tanba! [21:11] S2     Tanba-san! [21:13] M1     Tanba-san! [21:15] M2     Let's finish this! [21:17] S1     Let's go, Tanba! [21:19] Ka     Tanba-san, you've got this! [21:21] S1     Tanba-san! [21:22] S2     One at a time! One at a time! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [21:27] YC     Three runs down? [21:30] YC     The perfect number     to turn the game around. [21:34] YC     The crowd will love it, too. [21:40] YC     We start with our seventh batter. [21:44] YC     Get some guys on base     and bring Raichi to bat. [21:48] YC     You guys have faith in Raichi, too, right? [21:52] YC     I haven't even thought     for a second that we'll lose. [23:36] Sa     It's top of the ninth,     and Yakushi is on the offensive! [23:39] Sa     Raichi Todoroki is up to bat! [23:41] Mi     Let's face him, Tanba-san. [23:43] Mi     If we can't stop this kid, [23:44] Mi     we can't stop Yakushi's momentum. [23:47] Ma     No, Koichiro. [23:48] Ma     Don't fight him! [23:49] Ra     I'll hit the ball. [23:51] Ra     That's what everyone     wants from me! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Winning Shot. SIGN    The Winning Shot [23:57] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      40 - The Winning Shot Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Ka     Tanba. [00:03] Ka     We're up by three runs. [00:06] Ka     It's in your hands now. [00:11] Yu     Let's go! [00:13] SS     Yeah! [00:15] Sa     Three more outs! [00:17] Sa     Let's stay focused this last inning! [00:21] S1     Let's go, Tanba! [00:23] Ka     Tanba-san, you've got this! [00:25] S1     Tanba-san! [00:27] S2     One at a time! One at a time! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [00:32] YC     Three runs down? [00:35] YC     The perfect number     to turn the game around. [00:38] YC     The crowd will love it, too. [00:44] YC     Get some guys on base     and bring Raichi to bat. [00:48] YC     You guys have faith in Raichi, too, right? [00:52] YC     I haven't even thought     for a second that we'll lose. SIGN    The Winning Shot [02:46] Y1     Yeah! [02:46] Y2     That one's a hit! [02:54] Um     Out! [02:59] S1     Two outs! [03:00] S2     Two outs! [03:02] S3     Two outs! [03:03] S4     Two outs! [03:04] S1     Just one more! [03:08] SS     Just one more! [03:12] Sa     You're looking good, Tanba-san! [03:14] Ha     Let's stay focused! SIGN    Batting ninth, center fielder, Ota-kun. [03:20] Y1     Let's go! [03:36] Mi     Tanba-san! [03:39] Mi     One more out. [03:41] Mi     If you can get him out, [03:43] Mi     Todoroki won't make it to bat. [03:49] Y1     We can't let it end. [03:53] Y1     I have to get on base. [03:55] Y1     No matter what! [04:16] Mi     Yes! [04:17] Mi     Third base! [04:28] Ma     The bounce changed! [04:30] R1     A hit straight to third bounced irregularly! [04:37] YC     Dive for it, Ota! [04:49] Y1     We've got our foot in the door! [05:00] YC     Hit it hard, Raichi. [05:02] YC     The god of baseball     wants to see you hit, too. [05:07] R1     Two outs and a runner on first. [05:09] R1     Seido is up by three, [05:10] R1     but they can't be happy     about facing this batter. [05:13] R2     Yeah. [05:14] R2     If he gets a hit,      the tide will definitely change. [05:19] C1     Todoroki! [05:20] C2     Show us a big one! [05:21] Y1     Raichi! [05:23] I1     The next two batters are both good, too, [05:26] I1     so they can't let him hit anything big. [05:29] I2     They're up by three. [05:31] I2     They just need to shut him out head-on. [05:34] I3     Don't be afraid, Tanba! [05:41] Mi     Let's take him on, Tanba-san. [05:44] Mi     If we don't take him out, [05:47] Mi     there'll be no way for us     to stop Yakushi's momentum. [06:03] I1     Don't fight him. [06:09] I1     Don't fight him, Koichiro. [06:18] C1     Tanba! [06:19] C2     Raichi! [06:21] Ma     Seido! [06:22] C3     Yakushi! [06:26] SS      Seido! Seido! Seido! [06:31] Y1     Raichi! [06:32] Y1     Smash it! [06:34] Y2     No banana for you, otherwise! [06:36] Y3     Hit it! [06:38] Mi     In the past four at-bats, [06:39] Mi     he's had two hits. [06:42] Mi     Furuya's fastball and     Sawamura's high ball. [06:46] Mi     Let's collect the balls low. [06:57] Um     Ball. [06:58] Mi     Okay! Okay! [07:00] Mi     Nice ball! [07:01] Mi     That was a good one! [07:05] Mi     He didn't even move. [07:10] Ma     Let's go aggressive! [07:11] Ka     You've got this, Tanba-san! [07:16] Um     Ball! [07:18] Ka     So close! [07:19] S1     That was fine! [07:20] Ma     Your pitch has power! [07:22] Ka     Your fastball's looking good! [07:26] I1     A curve ball followed by a fastball. [07:28] I1     He didn't even move     for the two outside balls. [07:32] I2     He's been swinging     at close ones before, [07:35] I2     so it's a little bit scary. [07:36] I3     Maybe he's waiting for an inside pitch? [07:44] Mi     It would've helped if he     had swung at one of them. [07:48] Mi     At this point, [07:50] Mi     we just need to make sure     we don't feed him anything easy. [07:53] Y1     Smash it away! [07:55] Y1     Raichi! [07:56] Y2     Eyes on the ball! [07:58] Y3     Swing for it! [07:59] Y4     Raichi! [08:11] Ra     I'll get a hit. [08:13] Ra     I have to. [08:15] Ra     No matter what, [08:17] Ra     I have to get on base. [08:20] Ra     I need to get a hit. [08:23] Ra     That's what the team wants from me! [08:31] Mi     It's weak! [08:35] Mi     It's over! [08:43] Mi     It's weak! [08:46] Mi     It's over! [08:55] Um     Foul! [09:00] Mi     He messed up? [09:02] Y1     What's wrong, Raichi? [09:04] Y1     You tense? [09:07] Ra     I'll hit. [09:09] Ra     I must! [09:12] Mi     He's... [09:15] Mi     Give me a strong fastball, Tanba-san! [09:20] Mi     It's Tanba-san's first     appearance this summer, [09:24] Mi     and he's only thrown     curve balls and fastballs. [09:29] Mi     We still have... [09:32] Mi     ...a secret weapon     they don't know about. [09:39] Um     Foul! [09:41] SS     We've got him cornered. [09:43] YC     His swing doesn't have its usual energy. [09:47] YC     Don't tell me... [09:48] YC     ...that idiot's... [09:50] YC     Raichi! [09:52] YC     Don't think! [09:54] YC     Just do your usual thing! [09:57] YC     Enjoy your battle with the pitcher! [10:02] Ra     Hit! [10:04] Ra     Hit! [10:06] Ra     The entire team's depending on me. [10:13] YC     No! [10:14] YC     He can't hear me! [10:16] Mi     Let's end this, Tanba-san. [10:20] Mi     With this. [10:27] R2     Top of the ninth, [10:29] R2     two outs and a runner on first. [10:31] R2     The count is 2-2. [10:34] R1     The winning team will advance      to the semifinal. [10:37] Sa     Tanba-san! [10:39] Yu     Pitch to contact, Tanba! [10:41] Ku     Let's end this! [10:42] Ry     You've got him cornered. [10:44] ---     Yeah! [10:45] Is     Kill him! [10:47] Ta     All this time, [10:49] Ta     I've been nothing but     a nuisance for the team. [10:56] Ta     I'll end this game right here. [11:08] Ta     Right here! [11:12] YY     Raichi! [11:18] Ra     It's the same pitch. [11:21] Ra     Fastball! [11:24] Ra     This time... [11:28] Ra     I'll smash it away! [11:48] YC     A forkball? [11:50] YC     Where did that come from? [11:55] YC     No. [11:57] YC     When we were cornered, [12:01] YC     the game was already over. [12:04] Um     Strike! Batter out! [12:08] Um     Game set! [12:19] I1     That last pitch... [12:22] I2     Yeah. [12:23] I2     When did he learn to throw that? [12:27] Mi     Nice pitch, Tanba-san! [12:31] Yu     Nice pitch! [12:34] Ch     Tanba. [12:35] Ta     Ouch. [12:36] Ku     Excuse me, too! [12:39] I1     Koichiro. [12:41] R1     T-Todoroki-kun struck out. [12:46] R2     Yeah. [12:47] R2     Who would've expected     a forkball to come out here? [12:51] R1     But didn't Todoroki-kun's     swing look sluggish this time? [13:00] R2     He couldn't take the pressure. [13:07] R2     He usually looks like he's enjoying     the battle against the pitcher. [13:14] R2     But this time, in the last inning, [13:18] R2     he tried to swing for his team. [13:23] R2     Not for himself, [13:26] R2     but for the team. [13:31] R1     I see. [13:32] R1     He was never part of     a team until high school, [13:36] R1     and always just practiced by himself. [13:40] R2     He wanted to swing for the team. [13:43] R2     Ironically, [13:45] R2     that pressure made his bat heavier. [13:54] Um     Line up! SIGN    Yakushi Seido [14:12] Um     Bow! [14:13] EE     Good game! [14:27] C1     Nice fight! [14:28] C2     Good luck next year! [14:34] Y1     Don't cry, Raichi. [14:36] Y1     If you couldn't hit it,     none of us could've. [14:39] Y2     No one blames you. [14:45] Y3     Coach! [14:51] Y3     Thank you very much for     these past eighteen months! [14:55] YY     Thank you! [14:58] Y3     You told us complicated things,     and were never easy on us, [15:02] Y3     but you made every day meaningful. [15:06] Y4     Don't rely on others. [15:08] Y4     Think for yourself. [15:10] Y5     Have responsibility for your own plays. [15:13] Y6     These are all things you taught us. [15:15] Y6     You also taught us— [15:17] YC     Doesn't matter if you lose. [15:19] YC     In a game, it's over if you lose. [15:30] Y3     Still, thank you so much     for teaching us baseball! [15:33] Y4     You gave us something new every day! [15:36] Y5     And these past eighteen months      flew by in a second. [15:40] Y3     Thank you so much, Coach Todoroki! [15:43] YY     Thank you! [15:49] Y3     Sanada! [15:50] Y3     You've gotta take the coach     to nationals next year. [15:54] Sa     Yes, sir. [15:55] Y3     Akiba, Mishima. [15:57] Y3     You, too. [15:58] Y3     You guys are monsters compared to us. [16:01] Y3     Good luck. [16:03] Y4     Raichi. [16:06] Y4     We'll be waiting. [16:08] Y5     Waiting for the day     everyone knows your name. [16:16] YC     Back to square one. [16:19] YC     Both you and I... [16:23] YC     ...are still learning     so much from these guys. [16:33] YC     Let's get stronger, Raichi. [16:37] YC     With everyone on this team. [16:45] C1     Miyuki! [16:47] C2     Tetsu! [16:48] C3     Nice game! [16:49] C4     Nice pitch, Tanba! [16:51] C5     Boss! [16:53] C6     Kataoka-san! [16:54] C7     Just two more! [16:56] C8     Let's go to nationals this year! [16:58] C9     You guys have the power! [17:00] C1     Seido is the best! [17:03] C2     Tetsu-san! [17:04] C3     Furuya-kun! [17:06] C4     Isashiki! [17:09] Ha     Something wrong, Eijun-kun? [17:12] Sa     Oh, well... [17:20] (Flashback) Um     Bow! [17:21] (Flashback) EE     Good game! [17:26] (Flashback) Sa     Todoroki! [17:29] (Flashback) Sa     I won't lose next time! [17:31] (Flashback) Ha     Hey, Eijun-kun! [17:33] (Flashback) Y1     What? [17:34] (Flashback) Y1     You guys won! [17:36] (Flashback) Y1     Are you being sarcastic? [17:37] (Flashback) Ha     Sorry, he's an idiot. [17:40] (Flashback) Sa     I won't lose! [17:42] (Flashback) Sa     Give me your hand. [17:43] (Flashback) Sa     Let's shake! [17:55] Sa     His hand... [17:57] Sa     ...was as hard as a rock. [18:04] Sa     How much do you have to swing... [18:06] Sa     ...for your hands to be like that? [18:11] Sa     Just how much... [18:14] Sa     I can't lose, no matter what. [18:23] Is     Sucks for you guys. [18:25] Is     You've got three years with that monster. [18:29] Ry     That team's gonna get even stronger. [18:32] Mi     Though we have to analyze     today's game first. [18:35] Ch     Sawamura especially has a lot to look at. [18:39] Sa     A lot? [18:40] Mi     You're not off the hook, either, Furuya. [19:17] R1     In the end, Seido advanced to the semifinal. [19:20] R1     They need two more wins     to make it to nationals. [19:23] R1     They have an aggressive batting     line-up around Yuki-kun [19:27] R1     and a four-man pitching line-up. [19:31] R1     What's more, with their ace,     Tanba-kun's appearance, [19:35] R1     they stopped Yakushi's momentum. [19:38] R1     They may be stronger than Inashiro. [19:43] R2     A first-year felt everyone's     expectations as pressure, [19:48] R2     but a third-year turned them into strength. [19:54] R2     What turned out to be     the key to the final showdown... [19:57] R2     ...was the amount of time they had     spent with their teammates. [20:03] R2     Your high school baseball career     is only two-and-a-half years long. [20:08] R2     However, even in that small time frame, [20:12] R2     people can show incredible growth. [20:17] (Flashback) Ta     Kacchan, I think I'll go to Seido. [20:21] (Flashback) Ta     I-I can't just... [20:23] (Flashback) Ta     ...keep walking behind you, Kacchan. [20:28] (Flashback) Ta     I want... [20:29] (Flashback) Ta     ...to be a pitcher who     can walk beside you. [20:34] (Flashback) Ta     I want to change at Seido. [20:45] I1     Tanba learned a forkball. [20:50] I1     It was a nice pitch. [20:53] I2     Yeah. [20:54] I2     It was a great pitch. [20:56] I3     I hate to admit it, [20:59] I3     but Seido is strong this year. [21:01] I4     With the two first-year pitchers, [21:04] I4     their pitching line-up has greatly improved. [21:07] I5     They're all different types, too. [21:12] I3     Damn it! [21:14] I3     I'm really itching for some action now! [21:18] I1     How about we go see practice tomorrow? [21:22] I1     I'm sure the coach will love it. [21:26] I3     I'm busy studying. [21:28] I3     I want to go to the beach, too. [21:31] I1     Don't lie about studying. [21:33] I3     Shut up! [21:34] I1     Twelve o' clock tomorrow then, okay? [21:37] I3     Who put you in charge? [21:38] I1     You're coming anyway, aren't you? [21:41] I4     Let's talk to the other guys, too. [21:48] I2     You've come this far, [21:51] I2     so go all the way. [21:54] I2     Go to nationals... [21:58] I2     ...Koichiro. [23:36] Mi     We've advanced to the semifinal. [23:38] Mi     We're up against     the prestigious Sensen Academy. [23:40] Ch     Their ace, Maki, is a good, tall pitcher      with a fastball from up high [23:43] Ch     and a curve ball with a large drop. [23:45] Ch     How do we overcome this? [23:47] Fu     And then, Masuko-senpai... [23:49] Sa     Furuya! [23:50] Sa     You need to be louder when     you're saying something important! [23:52] Fu     Masuko-senpai... [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     It's the Semifinal. SIGN    It's the Semifinal [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 41 - It's the Semifinal Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] Um     Strike! Batter out! [00:06] Um     Game set! [00:09] Mi     Nice pitch, Tanba-san! [00:13] Yu     Nice pitch! [00:18] C1     Nice game! [00:20] C2     Nice pitch, Tanba! [00:22] C3     Boss! [00:23] C4     Kataoka-san! [00:24] C5     Just two more! [00:26] C6     Let's go to nationals this year! [00:29] C7     You guys have the power! [00:31] C8     Seido is the best! SIGN    Game set! SIGN    Inashiro Vocational School advances to the semifinals! SIGN    What a magnificent shutout as the ace, Narumiya, passed on the baton to Iguchi. SIGN    All four stadiums have finished their games, SIGN    and now, we have our four semifinalists. SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship     West Tokyo Qualifiers     120 Schools SIGN    From Block A, SIGN    Seido High School, with a relay of four pitchers. SIGN    From Block B, SIGN    Sensen Academy, the veteran quarterfinalist of the west. SIGN    From Block C, SIGN    Inashiro Vocational, the winners of last year's tournament. SIGN    And from Block D, SIGN    Sakurazawa High School, a school with top-notch education SIGN    and the only public school of the four. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers SIGN    Which school will win a ticket to the dream stage? SIGN    It's the Semifinal SIGN    Which school will win a ticket to the dream stage? SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers SIGN    The first game will start at 10:00 AM in two days— [03:04] Ch     That's it. [03:05] Ch     With Inashiro's win,     we have all four semifinalists. [03:10] Is     So we're up against Sensen. [03:15] Ch     A formidable school that always makes [03:17] ---     quarterfinals or more with     over eighty members on the team. [03:19] Ch     This spring, they lost a low-scoring game     to Ichidai Third High by one run. [03:25] S1     They have a really tall pitcher, right? [03:28] S2     Yeah. [03:29] Ku     Like over two meters tall! [03:33] Ch     He's been their ace since his first year, [03:35] Ch     and even the pro scouts     have their eyes on his high potential. [03:41] Ch     Yosuke Maki, the giant. [03:47] Ch     His fastball comes flying down      from a high angle, [03:51] Ch     and they say his curve ball has     the highest release point of any in Japan. [03:57] Ha     In Japan? [03:59] Sa     He's tall, and he throws a curve ball? [04:01] Sa     Sounds like... SIGN    Height: 185 cm SIGN    Best pitch: Curve ball [04:07] Ta     About our starting pitcher in the semifinal. [04:11] Ta     I'm thinking about going with Tanba. [04:15] Ta     Can you do it? [04:19] Ta     Yes, sir! [04:20] Ry     Nice job. [04:21] Ry     You're finally back. [04:23] Ku     It'll be a curve ball battle. [04:25] Is     You already lost the height battle,     so don't lose the curve ball battle. [04:29] Yu     Your head definitely has a better shape. [04:32] Is     The shape doesn't matter. [04:35] Ku     Tetsu-san, you're the best! [04:37] Ta     The shape? [04:38] Ry     By a landslide. [04:39] Ry     And the texture, too. [04:41] Ka     Don't rub it! [04:50] (Flashback) Ta     I'm going... [04:52] (Flashback) Ta     ...with Sawamura this inning. [04:55] Sa     After he said that, [04:57] Sa     I was taken off the mound. [05:00] Sa     I've failed him once already. [05:03] Sa     I'm not getting another chance. [05:05] Ta     Kawakami, I know it's a tough job, [05:08] Ta     but be ready to go like usual. [05:10] Ka     Yes, sir! [05:12] Yu     Thanks, Kawakami. [05:13] Ka     I'll do my best. [05:15] Ta     Sawamura, you, too. [05:18] Ta     I'll throw you in whenever     I see the opportunity. [05:20] Ta     Be ready early. [05:26] Sa     M-Me, sir? [05:28] Sa     But I gave up a home run today. [05:33] Sa     But I... [05:41] Ta     I want to let Furuya rest,     since he's been pitching every game. [05:46] Ta     He doesn't know it, but he's fatigued. [05:49] Fu     Wait! I'm on a break? [05:52] Ta     Tanba, Kawakami, and Sawamura. [05:54] Ta     The semifinal will be up to you. [05:57] Ta     Got it? [05:58] Ta     Yeah. [05:59] Ka     Yeah. [06:03] Ta     That's it for the first-string players. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [06:06] Ta     Finish up early and get a lot of rest. [06:08] Fu     I'm sorry, I wasn't listening— [06:10] SS     Yes, sir! [06:15] S1     Coach! [06:19] Re     What is it? SIGN    Today's Lesson: Key Things on the Mound - What to do after you give up a hit - Knowing what inning you're in - Knowing the score and outs. [06:28] Ch     It's baseball, so you'll     always allow some hits. SIGN    Today's Game Review [06:31] Ch     You're a pitcher, so you'll allow some runs. [06:35] Ch     If you feel like you're     gonna panic on the mound, [06:37] Ch     then look around first. [06:39] Ch     You can talk to other members     to try to calm down. [06:43] Mi     Some pitchers walk around     the mound to calm down. [06:48] Mi     I know a guy who talks     to the ball to concentrate. [06:51] Mi     But don't mess around in the bullpen. [06:54] Mi     Next time you do it, I'll kick you. [06:56] Fu     I'm not playing in the semifinal. [06:59] Mi     Are you listening? SIGN    One voluntary participant Kawakami [07:04] Sa     Um... [07:06] Sa     Why was I given another chance? [07:10] Mi     What? SIGN    Learn Today SIGN    Devote Every Moment [07:12] Mi     Why are you thinking so hard? [07:13] Mi     You're bad at that stuff. [07:15] Mi     You usually get happy     about being able to play. [07:17] Sa     But I brought the whole team down today. [07:22] Mi     Don't tell me you're afraid to pitch now [07:25] ---     because you gave up a home run. [07:29] Mi     Didn't I tell you? [07:30] Mi     That was all my fault. [07:32] Sa     Well, you don't look like you're sorry! [07:37] Ch     Miyuki, he's not smart enough     to figure out what's happening. [07:42] Mi     You're right. [07:43] Mi     I've gotta be straight, especially with him. [07:46] Mi     Listen, stupid. [07:47] Sa     Don't call me stupid! [07:49] Mi     You got a new pitching form     three months after joining, right? [07:54] Sa     Yeah. [07:55] Sa     All thanks to Chris-senpai! [07:58] Mi     But that only made your pitch     harder to time, [08:02] Mi     and it didn't make your pitch     any faster or heavier. [08:07] Mi     Some people will still jam     your pitch to the outfield, [08:11] Mi     or if people get their timing right,     they'll get a home run. [08:14] Mi     Ball control, speed, and experience. [08:18] Mi     The list goes on and on. [08:21] Mi     You're only starting out as a pitcher. [08:25] Mi     Oh, your stupidity's on the list, too. [08:28] Sa     Do I have anything I'm good at? [08:30] Sa     And I'm stupid? [08:33] Mi**     With all that... [08:38] Mi     With all that, what the coach     really wants from you is here. [08:45] Mi     Your unwavering spirit. [08:52] Ch     Furuya. [08:55] Ch     Part of a pitcher's job is to rest. [08:58] Ch     The coach wants to play [08:59] ---     this summer with four pitchers     until the very end. [09:06] Mi     Sheesh. [09:08] Mi     You're both already     valuable players on the team. SIGN    National Champion [09:13] Mi     Let's go to nationals together. [09:27] R1     You always do well in the qualifiers, [09:28] R1     and they were the runner-up in spring. [09:31] R1     You've really been getting their name known, [09:33] R1     as one of the best schools     along with Ichidai and Seido. [09:36] BC     Oh, no. Not at all. [09:38] BC     We're still nowhere near their level. [09:40] BC     We barely won the last game. [09:43] BC     It'll be an honor to be able     to play Seido tomorrow. [09:47] R1     Coach Ugai, [09:48] R1     do you have any statement     to make for tomorrow's game? [09:50] BC     A statement? [09:52] BC     All our players are players who     were never invited to other schools. SIGN    mumble [09:56] BC     I have to solve their     inferiority complex first, [09:58] BC     and then I can finally     begin teaching them baseball, [10:00] ---     but by that time,     they're already graduating. [10:02] BC     So I have to figure some special     way to beat other schools, [10:04] BC     but, of course, that's not easy. [10:06] BC     I try something new that works every day. [10:06] R1     Excuse me. [10:07] R1     You have a special game tomorrow     for a ticket to the final. [10:11] BC     Seido practices very hard, and they     have a strong team every year. [10:18] BC     Our boys need to be spanked     to even get them working. [10:22] BC     Not literally, of course. [10:26] BC     Hey, he's not practicing. [10:27] R1     He sure mumbles a lot. [10:30] BC     However... [10:32] BC     You don't know how the game     will go until you try. [10:35] BC     If people knew the results beforehand,     they wouldn't make any effort. [10:40] R1     So that's what he actually thinks. [10:42] BC     Hey, where's your spirit? [10:48] R2     He's coached at many     schools across the nation, [10:51] R2     and he's reached the fortieth year     of his coaching career. [10:54] R2     His teams lack pizzazz, but he's well known     for making teams that get things done. [10:58] R2     Coach Kazuyoshi Ugai. [11:00] BC     Oh, yeah. [11:01] BC     Coach Kataoka's known for     his enthusiastic coaching, [11:05] BC     but I feel like he trusts     his players too much. [11:09] BC     I watched yesterday's game on the video, [11:11] ---     but he made some questionable choices. SIGN    Yakushi     Seido [11:14] BC     Top of the eighth with two outs     and runners on first and third. [11:17] BC     That was the key moment     in the outcome of the game, [11:20] BC     and he brought out a boy who'd never     pitched a single game this tournament. [11:26] BC     I don't care about the reasons,     like he's the ace or he's the only guy left. [11:31] BC     Yes, he managed to get     the out and win the game, [11:34] BC     but that was a huge gamble. [11:36] BC     He would've died along with     the ace if he wasn't lucky. [11:41] BC     I guess that's one weakness     I can take advantage of. [11:45] BC     His inexperience as a coach. [11:56] B1     Ouch! [11:58] B1     Aren't you throwing a little hard today? [12:00] B1     Your pitch feels heavier today. [12:03] B2     We have a game tomorrow. [12:04] B2     You should call it a day, Maki. [12:06] B3     Hino-san. [12:09] B3     Why did you come to Sensen? [12:12] B3     Why not Ichidai or Seido? [12:14] B2     Do you have to ask? [12:16] B2     They didn't invite me. [12:18] B2     If Seido had invited me,     maybe I would've gone to them. [12:23] B3     I'm the same. [12:26] B3     I also wanted to go to Seido. [12:32] B3     But... [12:33] B3     In the end, they didn't invite me. [12:48] B3     Seido High School... [12:52] B3     I don't want to lose [12:54] ---     to that school, no matter what. [13:02] Wa     You pitched in yesterday's game, right? [13:04] Wa     That's amazing! SIGN    To: Eijun Subject: Semifinal! Eijun, congratulations on making the semi. [13:07] Wa     Just two more wins,     and you'll make nationals! [13:11] Wa     We're enjoying our break already     after losing in the first round, [13:15] Wa     but everyone's doing their     best on the new team. [13:19] Wa     We'll all go cheer you on tomorrow. [13:22] Wa     We're looking forward to see you pitch. [13:31] (Flashback) Mi     With all that, what the coach     really wants from you is here. [13:39] (Flashback) Mi     Your unwavering spirit. [13:44] Sa     Yeah! I'll show you! [13:46] Sa     I'm going all out! [13:46] Mi     That idiot. [13:48] Ha     Shouldn't we stop him? [13:50] Ha     He has a game tomorrow. [13:53] Is     A curve ball thrown from     the highest point in Japan. [13:56] Is     I really can't imagine it. [13:59] Ry     We've never played     a scrim against them either. [14:01] Mi     You idiot! [14:04] Mi     You're supposed to just move around lightly! [14:06] Mi     You need to listen better! [14:08] Sa     That... was light for me. [14:12] Ku     You need a babysitter. [14:14] Ka     First-string boys! [14:16] Ka     Everyone, go to Field B! [14:18] Ka     You're going to practice     hitting steep throws! [14:22] Yu     Yes, sir! [14:25] S1     Yeah, a little more. [14:26] S1     Over there. [14:29] S1     Oh, you missed a spot. [14:32] Ku     They're making a mountain on the mound? [14:33] Yu     They made the mound higher     to simulate Maki's height. [14:39] Ka     Last night, these boys     came to me with this idea. [14:42] Ka     They brought some dirt     to the mound overnight. [14:46] Is     You guys... [14:49] S1     We wanted to help out the team, too. [14:55] Ka     All right. [14:57] Ka     Who's up first? [14:59] Ku     Wait! You're pitching, Coach? [15:01] Ka     I can't let Tanba pitch now, can I? [15:04] Ku     Seriously? [15:05] Ry     Looks like fun. [15:07] Ry     It's not everyday you get     to hit the coach's pitch. [15:12] Is     Tetsu, you'd better take turns! [15:14] Ku     You're all ready, too! [15:17] Mi     He pitched for a runner-up team at nationals. [15:19] Mi     If he's pitching, then it'll be great practice. [15:27] Yu     I can actually hit your pitch. Right, sir? [15:29] Ka     If you actually can. [15:31] S1     Tetsu! [15:32] S2     You've got this! [15:33] S3     Don't hold back! [15:34] S3     Show no mercy! [15:36] Is     Damn, this is exciting. [15:38] Ku     Is this for real? [15:40] Sa     Hey, hey! [15:41] Sa     The pitcher's scared! [15:43] Ha     Eijun-kun! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    Attachment for 3mm/5mm length [16:24] Is     I'm so tired. [16:25] Is     The coach was throwing     at like 140 km/h last night. [16:29] S1     It was definitely faster. [16:31] Is     He pitched like 200 balls, too. And yet... [16:36] Ka     What's wrong? [16:37] Ka     Already done? [16:38] Is     Seriously? [16:39] Is     He's a monster. [16:41] Is     It was great practice, though. [16:44] Yu     You can thank him by winning. [16:46] Yu     That's what it sounded     like his pitch was saying. [16:49] Is     What are you even saying? [16:50] Is     You weren't holding anything back. [16:53] Mi     Were you able to sleep last night, Nori? [16:56] Ka     A little. [16:57] Ku     Hey, you okay? [16:59] Ku     You're our ace closer, you know? [17:00] Ku     You're gonna have to go out     in a lot of tough spots, [17:04] Ku     and I'm sure you're gonna     be under a lot of pressure. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [17:09] Mi     We all know it, you know? [17:12] Mi     You're always doing your best to do your job. [17:21] Ku     How can you say something     so cheesy with a straight face? [17:23] Sa     Nori-senpai! [17:25] Sa     Let's do our best today! [17:28] Ka     Y-Yeah. [17:29] Ku     You're way too loud at this hour! [17:32] Sa     I'll hand you the baton     in the best way possible today! [17:37] Ka     Sawamura. [17:39] Ku     Where is he getting that confidence? [17:41] Ku     Has he already gotten over the home run? [17:44] Mi     But his optimism is something     you could learn, Nori. [17:49] Ka     Yeah. [17:51] Sa     Well, then. [17:52] Sa     I'm gonna go run to pump myself up a little! [17:55] Fu     Me, too. [17:55] Mi     Wait a minute! [17:56] Mi     Leave the tires here. [17:57] Mi     Airheads, you two! SIGN    Total victory! Two more wins! Let's go to the nationals! [18:01] Ry     Today's the 29th. [18:02] Ry     The final's on the 31st. [18:05] Ry     Two more games, no matter what happens. [18:10] Ry     We'll have our answer in two days. [18:13] Ry     Do I go to nationals... [18:15] ---     ...or do I retire? [18:24] (Flashback) Ha     Brother. [18:29] (Flashback) Ha     Tokyo? [18:31] (Flashback) Ha     There are many strong teams in the area, too. [18:33] (Flashback) Ha     Why? [18:35] (Flashback) Ry     I don't know. No reason. [18:37] (Flashback) Ry     I'm going to devote all     three years to baseball, anyway. [18:42] (Flashback) Ry     So I might as well go somewhere     I can really challenge myself. [18:46] (Flashback) Ry     That's all. [18:51] (Flashback) Ry     Haruichi. [18:51] (Flashback) Ry     Don't follow in my footsteps. [18:53] (Flashback) Ry     I had a hard time convincing Mom and Dad. [18:59] Ha     Brother. [19:03] Ha     It's our first and last chance     to make nationals together. [19:08] Ha     I want to go to nationals. [19:21] Ry     Stupid. [19:24] Ry     I'm only worried you won't make     the bench of eighteen people. [19:30] Ry     Only eighteen people can be     on the bench at nationals. [19:34] Ry     You can't play, Mr. Nighteen. [19:39] Ry     Let's go get breakfast. [19:45] Ha     Yeah. [20:00] Ch     Tanba. [20:02] Ch     How are you feeling today? SIGN    Mentality [20:05] Ta     Not bad, I think. [20:07] Ch     You don't look tired, at least. [20:13] Sa     Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma-Masu-Masu! [20:17] Ka     After breakfast, we'll have a short meeting. [20:19] Re     Yes, sir. [20:20] Ka     We'll leave by seven. [20:22] Re     Okay, sir. [20:23] Ka     On the bus, make sure we— [20:34] Ka     Masuko. [20:36] Ka     What are you trying to prove? [20:41] Ku     Coach, that was mean! [20:43] Is     But seriously, what happened to your head? [20:46] S1     Are you trying a new look? [20:48] Ma     I forgot to put on my usual attachment. [20:52] Ku     It looks really good on you, Masuko-san! [20:54] Ku     You've doubled your intensity. [20:56] Mi     My abs! [20:57] Ry     Good for you. [20:58] Ry     You've made a friend. [21:01] Sa     Can't breathe. [21:03] Ma     You're laughing too much, Sawamura-chan. [21:09] Ka     What's done is done. [21:11] Ka     However, don't make silly     mistakes in the game! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers SIGN    10:00 Seido High School vs. Sensen Academy 12:50 Inashiro Vocational vs. Sakurazawa High School [21:39] C1     Hey, it's Seido. [21:49] C3     Kataoka-san! [21:50] C4     Tetsu-san! [21:51] C5     Spitz! [21:52] B1     What a crowd. [23:36] Mi     The semifinal has finally begun. [23:37] Mi     Sensen's giant ace,     Yosuke Maki, stands in our path. [23:42] B1     I wanted to go to Seido. [23:44] B1     So I don't want to lose     to them, no matter what. [23:47] Wa     This is such a close game. [23:49] Sa     I'm ready to go any time! [23:51] Wa     Are they really going to let Eijun play? [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Giant Looks Down. SIGN    The Giant Looks Down [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 42 - The Giant Looks Down Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] Mi     With all that, what the coach     really wants from you is here. [00:10] Mi     Your unwavering spirit. [00:14] Ch     The coach wants to play [00:15] Ch     this summer with four pitchers     until the very end. [00:22] Mi     Sheesh. [00:24] Mi     You're both already     valuable players on the team. SIGN    National Champion [00:29] Mi     Let's go to nationals together. [00:32] B1     Hino-san, why did you come to Sensen? [00:36] B1     Why not Ichidai or Seido? [00:37] B2     Do you have to ask? [00:39] B2     They didn't invite me. [00:42] B2     If Seido had invited me,     maybe I would've gone to them. [00:47] B1     I'm the same. [00:50] B1     I also wanted to go to Seido. [00:56] B1     But... [00:57] B1     In the end, they didn't invite me. [01:11] B1     Seido High School... [01:15] B1     I don't want to lose [01:17] B1     to that school, no matter what. SIGN    The Giant Looks Down [02:55] F1     Shoot. [02:56] F1     The game's already started. [02:58] F2     If we don't hurry, we're gonna miss him play. [03:01] F3     Let's hurry. [03:02] F4     That was a long walk from the station. [03:04] F5     I told you we should've     gotten off at Gaien-mae. [03:04] Wa     So this is the Jingu Stadium. [03:06] Wa     I can't believe he's pitching here. [03:12] F2     Wakana-chan, let's go! SIGN    Seido Sensen SIGN    This is the first game of the semifinals. SIGN    Both teams started out with their respective aces, SIGN    Seido Sensen SIGN    and Sensen Academy took an early lead. [03:32] S1     Two outs! [03:32] S2     Two outs! [03:34] Is     Kill him! SIGN    Runners on first and second. SIGN    This is Tanba's first time starting this summer. SIGN    He doesn't want to concede any more runs here. [03:42] Ch     They took advantage     of his bad fastballs. [03:45] Ka     Yeah. [03:47] Ch     They're not swinging at the hard pitches. [03:49] Ch     Perhaps that's their strategy. [03:52] BC     Why did he stop at second? [03:55] BC     He should've ran for third. [03:57] BC     Oh, well. [03:58] BC     We have the upper hand now. [04:01] BC     Listen up. [04:02] BC     Their pitcher's looking insecure. [04:04] BC     Now's our chance. [04:06] BC     Be tenacious when you're at bat. [04:07] BB     Yes, sir! [04:09] BC     I must say. The coach is still green. [04:12] BC     He may have closed the last game well, [04:16] BC     but you're putting too much faith in him     to let him start right after. [04:20] BC     That pitcher wasn't throwing good     fastballs in the quarterfinal, either. [04:24] BC     We would've been in trouble if they'd used     one of the other pitchers, to be honest. [04:39] Um     Strike! [04:41] Mi     Okay! Okay! [04:42] Mi     Nice pitch, Tanba-san! [04:44] B1     That thing bends like crazy. [04:47] B1     And it's a different type     than Maki's curveball. [04:52] S1     Nice pitch! [04:53] S2     Nice one, Tanba! [05:01] B1     I don't need curves. [05:02] B1     Give me a fastball. [05:03] B1     Come on! [05:05] BC     At least pretend like you're     trying for the curveballs, too. [05:08] BC     You're practically telling     them what you're after. [05:11] B1     Fastball! [05:24] B1     Yes! SIGN    Strike out! [05:31] B1     He didn't throw any fastballs. SIGN    Seido managed to pull themselves out of a sticky situation. [05:37] Mi     Nice pitch, Tanba-san. [05:39] BC     What'd I tell you? [05:40] BC     They outplayed you. [05:44] BC     Their players are able     to think on their own. [05:48] BC     If I had kids like them, I guess     I'd want to try trusting them, too. [05:53] BC     Hey, Maki. [05:57] BC     Their batters haven't     adjusted to your pitching yet. [06:01] BC     They were all hitting grounders      their first go-around. [06:04] BC     If you keep throwing with a good tempo, [06:06] BC     you'll effortlessly rack up outs. [06:08] BC     Play with confidence. [06:12] BC     Don't worry. [06:13] BC     You're in the zone today. [06:16] BC     Keep your head held high. [06:21] BC     I don't have any trust in my players. [06:26] BC     Sometimes, they'll play great, [06:27] BC     and sometimes, they'll play horribly. [06:29] BC     After all, they're only human. [06:32] BC     But I've gotta say,     Maki's really in the zone today. [06:36] BC     I've never seen him pitch     with so much energy. SIGN    Seido Sensen [06:43] F1     Oh, no. [06:44] F1     Seido conceded the first run of the game. [06:47] F2     I wonder if Ei-chan's already pitched. [06:49] F1     It's still the fourth inning. [06:51] F3     Wow! This place is huge. [06:53] F2     I can't see the dugout from here. [06:57] Wa     There he is. [06:58] Wa     Look! In the bullpen. [07:01] Sa     I'm ready to go any time! [07:02] Sa     Let's get 'em back,     one run at a time! [07:14] Wa     Eijun. [07:17] F1     Wow! [07:18] F1     He's really wearing the Seido uniform! [07:20] F1     Hey, Ei-chan— [07:21] Ma     Hey! Sawamura! [07:23] Ma     You're being disruptive! [07:24] Ma     Don't mess around in the bullpen! [07:26] Ka     Tanba-san is pitching right now! [07:28] Ka     You're not gonna get a turn! [07:29] Ka     Don't get cocky! [07:31] Ma     Just be quiet and warm up, you idiot! [07:36] Ka     How's his pitch? [07:39] Ka     Can you guys handle him? [07:41] Ma     Yesterday's practice made     it a lot easier to adjust. [07:45] Is     His curveball's a little bit different, [07:48] Is     but it's well within our expectations. [07:50] Yu     Should we go after his     highly acclaimed curveball? [07:54] Ka     I see you guys are all calm. [07:58] Ka     Keep your hits low and powerful. [08:00] Ka     If you get on base, [08:01] Ka     go for the next base aggressively. [08:03] SS     Yes, sir! [08:04] Ka     No matter how tall anyone is, [08:06] Ka     if we take out their legs, they'll fall. [08:08] Ka     Understood? [08:21] Sa     Beard-senpai, eyes on the ball! [08:23] Is     Shut up! [08:25] R1     Seido is having a tough time hitting. [08:28] R2     Yeah. [08:29] R2     He's throwing low from such a height. [08:32] Is     Bring it on! [08:35] R2     His pitching form fully     utilizes his 195 cm height. [08:41] R2     He keeps his lunge narrow [08:43] R2     and keeps his chest high, unlike     the contemporary Japanese form. [08:46] R2     By doing so, his release point     gets even higher. [08:53] R2     The lower he throws, [08:56] R2     the steeper the angle     of his pitch becomes. [09:10] BC     Pretty good, Maki. [09:12] BC     Your weight shifting is very smooth, [09:14] BC     and your arm swing is great. [09:17] BC     Now... [09:18] BC     Just throw your curveball     and finish him off. [09:29] S1     Oh, so close. [09:30] S2     A liner to third. [09:32] Sa     Beard-senpai, better luck next time. [09:34] Is     Shut up, stupid! [09:36] B1     He perfectly hit... [09:38] B2     ...Maki's curveball! SIGN    Batting fourth, first baseman, Yuki-kun. [09:50] BC     Don't fight him head on. [09:53] BC     Keep the pitches low. [09:59] B1     Another hit curveball. [10:00] B2     Damn! [10:02] B2     The hit's too fast. SIGN    That's a hit! SIGN    It's going deep into left field! [10:08] B1     Don't tell me they're... [10:09] B1     ...going after Maki's curveballs! [10:11] Sa     Nice one, leader! [10:13] Sa     Nice double! [10:20] B1     The hits are getting faster. [10:23] B2     I'll stop them with my body. SIGN    Can the team follow up on Yuki's magnificent hit? SIGN    Their fifth batter, Masuko, is up. [10:36] B1     But he's a power hitter! [10:39] Um     Safe! SIGN    Masuko ambushes with a safety bunt! SIGN    Runners on first and third with only one out! [10:46] Ot     Th-They're hitting his pitches! [10:49] Ch     Yes. [10:49] Ch     Careful observation in the     first go-around is paying off. [10:52] BC     Don't play at their pace, boys. [10:55] BC     They haven't put on too much pressure yet. [10:59] B1     Sorry. [11:00] B2     Just switch gears. [11:04] S1     Come on, Miyuki! [11:06] S2     The spotlight's all yours! [11:34] S1     Come on, Miyuki! [11:36] S2     The spotlight's all yours! [11:56] SS     Aim and swing! SIGN    They're avoiding the battle. SIGN    The Sensen battery is strategically loading the bases. [12:22] Um     Ball four! SIGN    The bases are loaded with just one out. [12:33] Mi     He looked like he wanted to fight. [12:37] Sa     Nice walk, Kazuya Miyuki! [12:39] Mi     That's not a compliment! [12:40] BC     Don't get sour, Maki. [12:43] BC     This is for the team. [12:46] BC     It's important for pitchers to have that [12:50] BC     "I'd rather concede a hit than     intentionally walk" spirit, [12:54] BC     but baseball is all about probability. [12:58] BC     You should always avoid     facing batters who hit often. [13:05] S1     Don't underestimate me! [13:09] S2     A fly off the curveball! [13:10] S2     It's going far! [13:12] S1     Yes! [13:13] S1     I did the least I could do. SIGN    Runner on third is tagging up. [13:18] S1     Go! [13:18] B1     Onuma! [13:19] B2     Yagi! SIGN    Tagged out! [13:30] B1     Yes! [13:31] B2     Yeah! SIGN    What a beautiful cut-off play from Sensen Academy! SIGN    Seido had a huge chance to score with one out and bases loaded, SIGN    but it just fell short! [13:41] BC     Follow the data and get the definitive outs. [13:46] BC     In the end, this is the strongest way to play. [14:08] Ku     Go over! SIGN    Three for three! SIGN    Seido is unable to score again! [14:20] Sa     Don't let it get to you! [14:22] Sa     You almost had it! [14:24] Sa     Huh? [14:26] Ku     Damn it! [14:29] Ot     Be patient! That's the key! [14:30] Ot     You'll get another opportunity again. [14:32] Is     Let's go! [14:34] Ry     Come on! Switch gears. [14:36] Is     Stay strong, everyone! [14:38] S1     Yeah! [14:44] Mi     Tanba-san's sweating like crazy. [14:48] Mi     He's back after a long break. [14:50] Mi     As the catcher, [14:52] Mi     I can tell he's using a lot     of energy on each pitch. [15:03] C1     Seido hasn't scored after five innings. [15:06] C2     They're struggling to score today. [15:12] I1     Behind by a run. [15:14] I1     They're struggling. [15:15] I2     Sensen's baseball is boring but definitive. [15:20] I3     Not to mention their pitcher, Maki. [15:22] I3     I'm sure his steep throws     are a challenge to hit. [15:26] I4     He's just tall. [15:28] I4     More importantly, [15:30] I4     they should switch Tanba-san out. [15:33] I4     He's getting by with his breaking balls, [15:35] I4     but his fastballs are trash. [15:37] I4     If they keep this up, [15:39] I4     they're going to take a fatal blow. [15:43] I4     See? [15:44] I4     That was a close call. [15:46] I4     Kazuya sure has it rough. [15:49] I5     Mei. [15:50] I5     I've told you before, [15:52] I5     but you're underestimating     Tanba too much. [15:57] I5     Unlike before, he doesn't look distraught. [16:03] I5     After he took a ball to the face, [16:06] I5     he came back even stronger. SIGN    Their ace is howling! [16:16] S1     Tanba-san! [16:17] S2     Nice pitch! [16:18] Ot     Yes! SIGN    Seido's Tanba is showing us a lot of energy! [16:23] I4     You can't pitch with your spirit alone. [16:26] I4     I'm gonna go buy a drink. [16:27] I3     He's running away. [16:28] I2     Come back here, Mei! [16:30] F1     That's Inashiro, right? [16:32] F2     Yeah, I've seen that uniform on TV. [16:36] F1     Wow. [16:39] F3     Wakana-chan. [16:41] F3     Are you sure you don't     need to say hi to Ei-chan? [16:45] F3     He's right there. [16:49] Sa     Man, it's hot. [16:55] Wa     If we go say hi right now,     he might get nervous. [16:59] Wa     Let's stay quiet and     cheer him on from here. [17:01] F2     Ei-chan always puts up a front around us, [17:03] F2     so I bet he'll try to show off if he sees us. [17:05] F3     Besides, he might not even get to pitch. [17:08] F1     That's true. [17:09] F1     If he comes out in a game this close, [17:11] F1     it'll make us nervous. SIGN    3 4 5 6 7 [17:20] B1     I can do this. [17:22] B1     I can take on Seido with my pitch. [17:30] B1     I'll beat this team [17:33] B1     and prove I'm better. [17:43] B2     Yeah! Nice throw! [17:45] B3     Nice one, Maki! [17:46] B4     The batter can't time it right! [17:50] B5     Nice pitch! [17:51] BC     His arm swing, pitch angle, and     weight shifting are all great. [17:56] BC     He's on a roll today. [18:00] BC     When I saw him back in junior high,     I saw a diamond in the rough, [18:05] BC     but he didn't know     how to use his body at all. [18:10] BC     I knew I could transform     him into something great. [18:16] BC     Good thing I emphatically     invited him to my team. [18:22] BC     He might turn into a monster today. [18:32] Ry     Maybe you're on a roll today, [18:33] Ry     but if you throw the same     pitch over and over, [18:36] Ry     you're gonna get hurt. [18:38] S1     Yeah! [18:39] Ku     Nice hit, Ryo-san! [18:43] Is     I've got the timing down on his curveball. [18:46] Is     It's time I put you in your place. [18:49] Ch     With fatigue building up for Tanba, [18:51] Ch     we need to do something this inning. [18:54] Ka     Kominato. [18:56] Ka     Go warm up your swings. [18:58] Ka     If there's an opportunity to score,      I'm sending you in. [19:00] Ha     Y-Yes, sir! [19:02] Ka     And tell Sawamura to be prepared to go in. [19:06] Sa     What? Me? [19:08] Sa     Of course! [19:09] Mi     Are you ready? [19:09] Sa     I was born ready! [19:14] Wa     Eijun's taking the mound? SIGN    Seido Sensen [19:30] Wa     Eijun, are you really going to pitch? [19:34] Wa     In this close game? [19:38] Wa     Really? [19:47] Sa     Get out of my head! [19:49] Sa     Right now! SIGN    That's a hit! [19:56] Ka     There it is! [19:57] Ma     Nice hit! [19:59] Sa     That's our leader! SIGN    One out and runners on second and third! [20:04] F1     He hit again! [20:06] F2     Wow! [20:07] F3     He has a different air around him. SIGN    He is the model cleanup! SIGN    Captain Yuki creates an opportunity with his bat! [20:13] Is     Carry the torch, Masuko! [20:16] Ku     Your liner to left field     wasn't bad either, Jun-san. [20:18] Is     Shut up! [20:22] BC     This batter's a problem, too. [20:25] BC     But it's too risky to load     the bases and face him next. [20:32] BC     You'll need to face him, fair and square. [20:35] B1     We've got your back, Maki! [20:37] B2     Let's defend this! SIGN    Sensen infielders are moving in! [20:42] Ma     Hit to the ground. [20:43] Ma     If he throws a curveball,     hit it to the ground. [20:52] Ma     There's the curveball! [20:56] B1     Third base! [20:57] B2     That's crazy. [20:59] B2     He's running with a grounder to third? [21:01] B1     Home! [21:06] Ry     He's covering the base. [21:08] Ry     You... [21:23] Um     Safe! SIGN    Seido has tied the game! [21:29] B1     He slid right into me. [21:31] B1     He's really aggressive. [21:36] S1     Nice run! [21:37] Ku     Nice run, Ryo-san! [21:39] Ha     Brother. [21:42] Sa     Brother! [21:44] F1     He slid with that tiny body! [21:45] F2     And he won the tackle. [21:47] Wa     "Brother"? [21:49] S1     Ryosuke, nice run! [21:52] Ry     That was almost an obstruction. [21:54] Ry     Way to make things difficult. [21:57] S1     Nice run, Ryosuke! [22:01] Ha     I'll do it, too. [23:36] S1     We finally scored! [23:37] S1     It's tied up now! [23:38] S2     Let's turn it around! [23:40] Mi     One out and runners     on first and third. [23:42] Mi     Couldn't have it any better. [23:43] Mi     Wait. Seriously? [23:45] B1     It's too soon for you [23:46] B1     to be wearing that uniform, first-year! [23:50] Ha     I can't let everyone down! [23:52] Sa     I won't let anyone say     something like that again. [23:55] Ha     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Revenge. SIGN    Revenge [23:57] Ha     Let's win the national title! [23:59] ---      43 - Revenge Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido had a huge chance to score with one out and the bases loaded, SIGN    but it just fell short! [00:07] BC     Follow the data and get the definitive outs. [00:11] BC     In the end, this is the strongest way to play. [00:18] B1     I can do this. [00:20] B1     I can take on Seido with my pitch. [00:25] B1     I'll beat this team [00:27] B1     and prove I'm better. [00:34] Sa     What? Me? [00:36] Sa     Of course! [00:37] Mi     Are you ready? [00:38] Sa     I was born ready! [00:43] Wa     Eijun's taking the mound? [00:46] B1     He's running with a grounder to third? SIGN    Seido has tied the game! [00:52] B1     He slid right into me. [00:55] B1     He's really aggressive. [00:59] Ha     Brother. [01:02] Ha     I'll do it, too. SIGN    Revenge [02:36] S1     Yes! [02:37] S1     We've tied! Tied! [02:39] S1     We've finally caught up, Takako-senpai! [02:42] S2     One out with runners on first and third. [02:44] S2     We can still score again. [02:47] S3     Let's turn the game around this inning! [02:49] R1     He ran straight for home     with a grounder to third. [02:52] R2     They probably practice this play daily. [02:55] R2     The batter hit the grounder, [02:57] R2     and the runner ran without     even giving it a thought. [03:01] R2     They put pressure on the opponents     by always making aggressive plays. [03:06] R2     This offensive style is how     Coach Kataoka likes to play baseball. [03:15] Mi     Seriously? [03:22] Um     Ball four! [03:27] Ot     They walked him again! [03:28] Ot     That's two at-bats in a row! [03:31] Ch     Miyuki has played a key role     in many games this tournament. [03:35] Ch     Perhaps they don't plan to take him on at all. [03:39] BC     This is fine. [03:40] BC     Never fight a battle you might not win. [03:47] Um     Strike! [03:48] Um     Batter out! [03:55] Mi     His fastball has gotten faster. [03:57] Mi     He's getting fired up     from walking me every time. [04:03] Mi     I bet the coach knew this would happen, too. [04:13] Ka     Tanba! SIGN    For the eighth batter, SIGN    Haruichi Kominato-kun will be replacing Tanba-kun. [04:35] R1     They used a pinch hitter for the ace! [04:36] R1     That's crazy! [04:38] Sa     Get a hit, Harucchi! SIGN    Itching to play SIGN    Itching to play [04:41] Fu     I want to play. [04:44] R2     Coach Kataoka's making his move. [04:49] R2     This inning will be the turning point. [04:53] BC     He's doing his pitcher relay, I see. [04:55] BC     If we can defend against it, [04:57] BC     the game will be in our favor, Maki. [05:10] Ha     I'm taking Tanba-san's place. [05:12] Ha     This is a huge responsibility. [05:15] Ha     But with two outs and the bases loaded, [05:18] Ha     the coach trusted me to go up. [05:22] Ha     I don't want to let him down. [05:28] B1     They replaced their ace with a pinch hitter? [05:32] B1     He's still a first-year, too. [05:37] B2     Maki! Let's stop them here! [05:39] B3     Pitch to contact! [05:42] B1     You're a first-year! [05:46] B1     You're still a first-year! [05:51] B2     Yeah! Nice throw! [05:53] B3     Keep your pitch low! [05:55] BC     His pitch is on fire. [05:57] BC     There's nothing to worry about here, then. [06:02] Um     Ball! [06:04] Sa     Yes! Great call! [06:06] Sa     Harucchi has keen eyes. [06:12] Ha     Standing here makes me truly realize [06:15] Ha     just how big this pitcher is. [06:18] Ha     But... [06:19] Ha     His fastballs are extremely close     to what the coach pitched yesterday. [06:24] Ha     If only... [06:25] Ha     ...I could see his curveball     before I'm cornered. [06:35] Um     Foul! [06:36] Ha     Another fastball. [06:38] Ot     The count is 1-2! [06:40] Ot     He's cornered. [06:41] Ot     This may have been too much for a first-year. [06:45] Mi     Okay! Okay! [06:46] Mi     Your timing's right! [06:48] Yu     Just swing big! [06:50] BC     He's had two at-bats     and two hits this tournament. [06:53] BC     His batting average is one. [06:54] BC     We don't have enough data on him, [06:56] BC     but he certainly has talent. [06:59] BC     But he can't hit any long ones. [07:02] BC     Just overpower him with your fastballs. [07:05] BC     You have plenty of power to do that. [07:09] Ha     Will he throw a curveball? [07:11] Ha     Or will he stick to his fastballs until the end? [07:14] Ry     Don't think too much. [07:17] Ry     I know for a fact [07:18] Ry     that you can hit anything he throws. [07:24] B1     You're just a first-year. [07:29] B1     It's too soon for you... [07:31] B1     ...to be wearing that uniform! [07:41] Ha     A curveball! [07:42] Ry     Hold it in! [07:44] Ry     Keep your bat head high. [07:46] Ry     It's all in the hips. [07:48] Ry     Smack it away! [07:55] BC     Why did you throw a curveball, Maki? [07:58] B1     Left! Back! [08:00] BC     Did you get too greedy     trying to get a strikeout? [08:04] Ha     It went a little too high. [08:06] B2     I was too far up thinking he couldn't hit far. [08:14] Ha     Get over! [08:19] S1     Yeah! [08:23] Ka     He hit it right over the left fielder! [08:26] S1     All the runners are home! [08:28] S2     That was a three RBI double! [08:31] S3     We're up by three now! [08:33] Ot     Kominato did an amazing job! [08:35] Ot     He hit their pitcher's     curveball as the pinch hitter! [08:39] Sa     Yeah! [08:40] Sa     Nice hit, Harucchi! [08:45] (Flashback) ---     Huh? [08:46] (Flashback) Ha     What do I think about when I'm at bat? [08:49] (Flashback) Ha     Just hitting the ball back, I guess? [08:56] (Flashback) S1     He's really amazing. [08:57] (Flashback) S2     How does he make contact so easily? [09:00] Ka     "Just hitting the ball back," huh? [09:03] Ka     That's the hardest thing to do in a game. [09:07] Ch     He's hit three for three so far. [09:10] Ch     His batting average is still one. [09:12] Ch     He may be our lucky boy this tournament. [09:16] Ka     Look! [09:17] Ka     He's pumping his fist with a red face! [09:19] Ma     Can't do anything about that, huh? [09:26] F1     Yes! [09:27] F1     They turned the game around! [09:29] F2     He's still a first-year, right? [09:31] Ha     I got really lucky with the three runs, [09:32] Ha     but this should make     Eijun-kun's job a little easier. [09:41] Yu     This inning's crucial! [09:43] Is     Yeah! [09:44] Ry     One out at a time! [09:46] Sa     Let's go! [09:47] Ka     You've got some buffer! [09:48] Ma     Throw with confidence! [09:51] Ch     Just pitch like you always do, Sawamura. [09:54] F1     Yeah! Ei-chan! [09:56] F2     Good luck! [09:59] R1     They brought Sawamura-kun out. [10:01] R2     This is his third consecutive relieving game. [10:05] R1     In order to make a strong statement     after turning the game around, [10:08] R1     defending this inning is key. [10:12] R2     If there's one thing to worry about, [10:14] R2     it's how he got switched out in the last game [10:18] R2     after giving up a home run     and breaking down. [10:22] Sa     Let's go! [10:24] BC     What were you thinking? [10:26] BC     You should've gone with a fastball. [10:27] BC     You could've avoided three runs     if you had kept their batter from hitting far. [10:32] BC     Hino! [10:33] BC     Be ready to go any time! [10:36] B1     Yes, sir! [10:37] BC     If anything else happens,     I'm taking Maki off the mound. [10:42] B2     Relax, Maki. [10:44] B2     He always says that. [10:46] B3     Just cover your ears. [10:48] B2     We'll get those three runs back. [10:51] B3     You can count on it. [10:52] B2     You're something else today. [10:55] B2     I feel it, just watching your back. [11:01] BC     I can hear everything you say. [11:04] BC     It's true. Maki's a different beast today, [11:07] BC     which makes that one pitch     all the more disappointing. [11:11] BC     Listen up! [11:12] BC     Let's go on the offensive this inning      and turn back the tide. [11:16] BB     Yes, sir! [11:17] BC     Seriously, though. [11:19] BC     Rack up some points     and let Maki feel at ease. [11:33] Sa     Somewhere in the bleachers, [11:35] Sa     they're watching me pitch. [11:38] Sa     I can't mess up big... [11:43] Sa     ...in front of them! [11:47] F1     Yes! A strike on the first pitch! [11:49] F2     Great job, Ei-chan! [11:51] F2     Nice pitch! [11:55] Wa     He's pitching a lot quicker now, [11:57] Wa     and his form has changed a bit. [12:04] F1     Yeah! [12:04] F1     Go all the way! [12:07] Um     Ball four! [12:13] Sa     What have I done?! [12:16] Sa     Walking the first batter     is the worst thing I could've done! [12:20] Sa     Let's calm down first. SIGN    Breathe in SIGN    Breathe out [12:22] Ku     Do that before you pitch! SIGN    Breathe in SIGN    Breathe out SIGN    Breathe in [12:24] Mi     Can't he just pitch quietly? SIGN    Breathe out SIGN    Breathe in SIGN    Breathe out [12:27] B1     His left arm came out     a lot later than I expected. [12:31] B1     It's gonna be hard to time his pitches. [12:34] BC     Good job. Good walk. [12:35] BC     Getting on base was important. [12:37] BC     I'll praise you later. [12:41] B1     Is he psyching me out? [12:44] Mi     A bunt, huh? [12:46] Mi     It's not a surprise, coming from them, [12:49] Mi     but let's not lower our guards. [12:52] Yu     Steal! SIGN    The second baseman went to cover the base and missed it! SIGN    It wasn't a solid hit, but it goes into the right field. [13:03] Sa     A hit and run? [13:04] Ku     Third! [13:09] Um     Safe! SIGN    A hit and run that took the second baseman by surprise! SIGN    Sensen batters' crafty play is giving Sawamura a hard time! [13:21] S1     No outs and runners on first and third. [13:23] S2     Sawamura-kun... [13:26] BC     Life has its ups and downs,     and so does this game. [13:30] BC     He swapped out their ace for a pinch hitter. [13:34] BC     It's a very bold move that you can't do [13:37] BC     without a solid team of pitchers. [13:40] BC     However, [13:42] BC     this is what's scary about a relay. [13:45] BC     No one can pitch his best     every time he comes to the mound. [13:50] BC     Not to mention, he's a green first-year. [13:52] BC     That increases the risk even more. [13:55] BC     Listen up. [13:56] BC     His pitch is special, but he has no speed. [13:59] BC     If you swing the bat,     you'll hit it past the infield. [14:02] BC     Take him out slowly but surely. [14:05] BB     Yes, sir! [14:10] BC     Then you'll be able to see     their greenhorn coach lose his cool. [14:15] Mi     Excuse me. Time-out pl— [14:16] Sa     Stop right there! [14:19] Sa     I'm fine! [14:20] Sa     No time-outs! [14:22] Sa     "It's baseball, so you'll     always allow some hits." [14:26] Sa     "You're not a real pitcher     until you give up a run." [14:29] Mi     What? [14:33] Is     What's going on? [14:34] Mi     No, wait. [14:36] Mi     You got the second part all wrong. [14:39] Ka     He turned down the time-out. [14:41] S1     Is he saying he has     the situation under control? [14:44] Ry     He's cocky. [14:45] Re     When did he become so reliable? [14:50] Ot     You idiot! [14:51] BC     That first-year's trying to look tough. [14:58] Mi     Well. [14:59] Mi     I guess this is who he is. [15:05] Ch     He looks calm, at least. [15:09] R1     Looks like the fielders     are prepared to concede a run here. [15:12] R2     They probably want their first out. [15:16] Mi     Don't worry about their runner. [15:18] Mi     Focus on the batter. [15:22] F1     You've got this, Ei-chan! [15:24] F2     You can do it! [15:24] F2     Get him out! [15:27] Wa     Eijun. [15:35] Sa     Bring it on! [15:39] Sa     A squeeze play! [15:42] Um     Ball! [15:43] Sa     What? [15:45] Sa     The runner didn't run? [15:47] Mi     You're putting pressure on him now? [15:50] Mi     A relieving pitcher's always     looking for that first out. [15:55] Mi     So you've prioritized taking out     the pitcher over scoring right now. [16:02] Um     Ball! [16:05] Mi     Forget about the runner. [16:07] Mi     Focus on facing the batter. [16:12] BC     He should be throwing a strike soon. [16:18] B1     Right down the middle! [16:21] B1     Crap! I swung late? [16:23] Sa     Brother! [16:24] BC     What are you doing popping a fly? [16:33] B1     That's one run for now! SIGN    Runners on first and second now. SIGN    Sawamura's struggling to get his first out. [16:41] Ch     He got himself in trouble with a walk, [16:44] Ch     and even though he jammed the batter,     the ball still went over the infield. [16:47] Ch     Sawamura's problems     have all surfaced already. [16:52] BC     That fly scared me for a second, [16:54] BC     but it looks like the tide is turning around. [16:59] Mi     Sawamura! First base! [17:01] Um     Out! [17:03] Mi     Runners on second and third. [17:05] Mi     The tying runner is on second. [17:08] Mi     They didn't squeeze when     they had a runner on third, [17:11] Mi     but as soon as they score,     they sacrifice bunt. [17:14] Mi     That coach... [17:15] Mi     ...really knows how to make the     pitcher feel uncomfortable. [17:19] Re     Sensen's batters are putting     a lot of pressure on him. [17:23] Re     This is where he needs     to stand his ground. [17:25] Re     You need to do everything you can     to hold them down, Sawamura-kun. [17:34] Ka     Sawamura. [17:39] Ot     Hey, Furuya! [17:41] Ot     Why are you going to the bullpen? [17:45] Sa     Furuya? [17:47] Sa     You're on break today! [17:49] Sa     Go sit back in the dugout! [17:51] [SONG] On-screen     Ignored [17:52] Ot     Is this okay, Coach? [17:54] Ka     Leave it. [17:55] Ka     It's his way of motivating him. [17:56] Ot     I doubt that's on his mind. [18:00] Fu     Miyauchi-senpai, [18:01] Fu     may I ask you to catch my pitch as well? [18:04] Ka     Furuya? [18:07] Mi     I've gotta catch for Kawakami. [18:08] Mi     You can do it alone. SIGN    Shock [18:11] Ka     Kominato. [18:13] Ka     Relay a message. [18:15] Sa     Harucchi, you, too? [18:16] Sa     What are you doing here? [18:18] Ka     I'm relaying a message. [18:21] BC     Their favorite pitcher relay is breaking apart, [18:24] BC     and they're panicking. [18:26] B1     Maki! [18:28] B1     Swing from the first pitch! [18:30] B1     We've got momentum! [18:32] B2     Let's take that pitcher down! [18:34] B3     O-Okay. [18:37] (Flashback) B2     You're something else today. [18:40] (Flashback) B2     I feel it just watching your back. [18:44] (Flashback) BC     Rack up some points and     let Maki feel at ease. [18:49] B3     No. [18:51] B3     I was just...     doing this for myself. [18:55] BC     You have the power for     a long hit if you make contact. [18:58] BC     Just swing all the way,     and you'll get it into the outfield. [19:03] BC     You can do whatever     you want for this at-bat. [19:08] Ku     Wow! What is that? [19:11] BC     What's all the laughter over there? [19:14] Sa     What? [19:15] Sa     What kind of message is that? [19:16] Sa     It's for Masuko-senpai, not me? [19:19] Ha     Well, so... [19:20] Ha     The coach said, [19:22] Ha     "If Masuko-senpai's hat comes off,     it'll break our concentration, so be careful." [19:27] Yu     That's actually true. [19:29] Ry     Why don't we draw a hat on his head? [19:31] Ku     You two are merciless! [19:36] BC     They're just putting up a front. [19:38] BC     Make them scream in fear with your bat. [19:45] Ku     Well, if the coach isn't telling you anything, [19:48] Ku     then it means the situation     isn't as bad as you think. [19:51] Yu     It's still the mid-game. [19:53] Ry     If they score, we'll score some more. [20:00] Mi     But you've given up a run again this game. [20:03] Mi     Are you going to keep this up     and walk off in shame? [20:06] Mi     Or will you stand your ground     and come back next inning? [20:11] Mi     Your potential as a pitcher     is being tested here. [20:16] Ku     You idiot! [20:17] Ku     We're trying to make him relax right now. [20:24] (Flashback) Mi     Don't tell me you're afraid to pitch now [20:26] (Flashback) Mi     because you gave up a home run. [20:32] Sa     I'll never... [20:36] Sa     I'll never let you say that again. [20:44] Ry     Cocky. [20:47] Ku     These two... [20:50] Sa     I'm going to focus on the batter,     so everyone please— [20:53] Ku     Shut up! [20:53] Ry     We can hear you. [21:04] (Flashback) B2     We'll get those three runs back. [21:05] (Flashback) B3     You can count on it. [21:07] B1     Maki! Swing from the first pitch! [21:09] B4     You've got this! [21:11] (Flashback) BC     Let Maki feel at ease. [21:14] B5     I'll get them back. [21:17] B5     I gave up those runs, [21:20] B5     so I'll get them back. [21:23] Mi     He's here to make a big play. [21:27] Yu     Do your best, Sawamura! [21:29] Ma     Pitch to contact! [21:31] F1     You've got this, Ei-chan! [21:32] F2     Let's go! [21:33] F3     Come on! [21:37] Mi     He's not in the front of the lineup, [21:39] Mi     but he got a big hit his last at-bat. [21:42] Mi     Let's keep it all low. [23:36] BC     You see, I always feel bad for you. [23:39] BC     You guys never seem to... [23:42] B1     To be frank, I knew from the very start. [23:45] Mi     Sawamura, your potential     as a pitcher is being tested here. [23:49] Sa     I won't be left behind by everyone! [23:52] Wa     Eijun. [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Best Pitch. SIGN    Best Pitch [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 44 - Best Pitch Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:06] Sa     Somewhere in the bleachers, [00:09] Sa     they're watching me pitch. [00:12] Sa     I can't mess up big... [00:16] Sa     ...in front of them! [00:24] Wa     He's pitching a lot quicker now, [00:27] Wa     and his form has changed a bit. [00:31] Um     Safe! SIGN    A hit and run that took the second baseman by surprise! SIGN    Sensen batters' crafty play is giving Sawamura a hard time! [00:42] S1     No outs and runners on first and third. [00:44] S1     Sawamura-kun... [00:55] (Flashback) B2     We'll get those three runs back. [00:57] (Flashback) B3     You can count on it. [00:59] B1     Maki! Swing from the first pitch! [01:01] B4     You've got this! [01:03] (Flashback) BC     Let Maki feel at ease. [01:06] B5     I'll get them back. [01:09] B5     I gave up those runs, [01:12] B5     so I'll get them back. [01:15] Mi     He's here to make a big play. [01:19] Yu     Do your best, Sawamura! [01:21] Ma     Pitch to contact! [01:23] F1     You've got this, Ei-chan! [01:24] F2     Let's go! [01:25] F3     Come on! SIGN    Best Pitch [03:22] F1     You've got this, Ei-chan! [03:23] F2     Let's go! [03:24] F3     Come on! [03:25] Wa     Eijun. [03:31] Mi     He's not in the front of the lineup, [03:33] Mi     but he got a big hit his last at-bat. [03:36] Mi     Let's keep it all low. [04:03] Um     Foul! [04:05] Mi     The moving fastball     should've jammed his bat. [04:08] Mi     Yet he can still hit it that far? [04:11] Mi     He's got a lot of power. [04:18] Mi     Sawamura! [04:21] Mi     Do you see now, with the foul? [04:24] Mi     If you're not focused,     he'll take you out. [04:27] Mi     Your pitch has speed! [04:29] Mi     Let's get aggressive! [04:31] Sa     Yes, sir! [04:34] Mi     He's tall, and his arms are long. [04:37] Mi     Batters like him don't like... [04:39] Mi     ...the pitches that come in to their chest. [04:43] Mi     Let's show him another outside pitch... [04:45] Mi     ...and finish with an inside pitch. [04:51] Um     Ball! [04:53] Ot     You're too tense! [04:55] Ot     Deep breath! Deep breath! [05:01] Ch     He understands in his head, [05:03] Ch     but it's too tall an order     for him to stay calm right now. [05:07] Mi     Nice! [05:08] Mi     Good arm swing! [05:09] Mi     Stay aggressive! [05:12] B1     It's a difficult pitch to time, [05:15] B1     but I can see the ball clearly. [05:18] B1     I just need to swing my bat. [05:22] BC     That's right, Maki. [05:24] BC     Stay focused. [05:26] BC     Concentrate on every pitch. [05:33] BC     Inashiro Vocational High School,     Ichidai Third High School... [05:38] BC     ...and Seido High School. [05:41] BC     These three schools [05:43] BC     have held the top three seats     of West Tokyo for years. [05:47] BC     I feel frustrated, Maki. [05:55] BC     You guys can make the same level of plays, [05:58] BC     but you guys can't get over [06:01] BC     your inferiority complex. [06:07] BC     That's what frustrates me the most. [06:13] Um     Foul! [06:51] Mi     After seeing that long foul, [06:53] Mi     the home run he took from Yakushi     must be crossing his mind. [06:57] Mi     But your eyes are still alive. [07:03] Mi     You're a born pitcher, you know. [07:14] B1     Maki! [07:15] B1     The pitcher's scared! [07:17] B2     Put an end to him! [07:19] BC     It's about time you gained confidence. [07:22] BC     Maki, you can do it. [07:26] BC     You can obliterate the top-three     wall with your own bat. [07:35] Mi     I hope you understand. [07:37] Mi     If it's even a little off, he'll take it all. [07:41] Mi     Put a four-seamer into     the right batter's chest. [07:44] Mi     Give me your best pitch right here! [07:50] (Flashback) Mi     Are you going to keep this up     and walk off in shame? [07:55] (Flashback) Mi     Or will you stand your ground     and come back next inning? [07:59] (Flashback) Mi     Your potential as a pitcher     is being tested here. [08:09] Sa     I have to... [08:14] Sa     ...throw it there. [08:17] Ka     Sawamura! [08:18] Ka     Stay strong! [08:20] Ma     Take him head on! [08:23] Re     This is the turning point, Sawamura-kun. [08:28] S1     Sawamura-kun. [08:31] F1     Let's go, Ei-chan! [08:51] Sa     I'm not going to be... [08:53] Sa     ...left behind... [08:56] Sa     ...by them! [09:06] B1     Smack it away, Maki! [09:11] Mi     Idiot! [09:12] Mi     You stepped too wide inside. [09:16] Mi     You can't... [09:19] Mi     ...swing your arm down like that. [09:37] BC     A-A crossfire pitch? [09:42] BC     I never thought a first-year pitcher     could pitch to the corner like that. [09:51] Mi     Jeez... [09:52] Mi     I wouldn't expect such a crazy form [09:55] Mi     from anyone but you. [09:58] Um     Strike! [10:00] Um     Batter out! [10:01] Ka     Yeah! [10:05] S1     Yay! [10:10] F1     Ei-chan! [10:13] Ot     He did it! [10:16] Ch     He did it. [10:18] Sa     Yeah! [10:31] I1     Masa-san! [10:32] I1     Sensen couldn't score any more runs. [10:34] I2     I see. [10:36] I3     Wow! [10:37] I3     That loud first-year managed     to hold them to one run? [10:43] Sa     Yeah! [10:50] I3     I thought the wind was      blowing in Sensen's favor, [10:53] I3     but I guess he managed     to fend them off. [10:57] I3     When I first saw him in the practice games, [11:00] I3     he didn't look like he'd make the cut. [11:04] I2     It's his third consecutive game as a reliever. [11:09] I2     Mei. [11:11] I2     Remember your first year? [11:14] I2     For first-years, [11:15] I2     being able to pitch in the real games     is an irreplaceable experience. [11:19] I2     Tanba being out due to an injury, [11:22] I2     gave their first-year pitchers     tremendous experience. [11:33] I3     Looks like we might have some fun. [11:38] I3     I'll take them all on. [11:43] Ka     Sawamura. [11:45] Ka     You're pitching the next inning, too. [11:48] Sa     Yes, sir! [11:50] F1     Nice pitching, Ei-chan! [11:52] F2     Nice pitching! [11:54] Sa     Guys! [12:08] Ku     Don't stop! [12:09] Sa     Ow! What was that for? [12:11] Sa     I was striking a pose! [12:12] Ha     Eijun-kun, language! [12:14] Ku     Yeah, where's your respect? [12:16] Sa     What was that for, please? [12:18] F1     Looks like he's blending right in already. [12:22] F1     I knew it. [12:23] (Flashback) Ku     Was it this mouth? [12:24] F1     Ei-chan is our hero. [12:24] (Flashback) Ku     Did that just come out of this mouth? [12:26] (Flashback) Sa     I'm sorry. [12:40] B1     It's a hit! [12:42] B1     We got a run! [12:44] B2     Yeah, we've got this! [12:46] B2     We're just getting started! [12:48] Mi     I guess they won't just     give up that easily, huh? [12:53] Mi     This inning is important, Nori. [13:00] Sa     Nori-senpai! [13:01] Sa     We got some breathing room! [13:02] Ha     One out at a time! [13:05] R1     Sensen finally got another hit. [13:08] R2     The third-years are being tenacious. [13:10] R2     That's how they got a run back. [13:13] R2     Still, at bottom of the ninth, [13:14] R2     they're five runs down. [13:17] R2     In the seventh inning,     they lost two more runs, [13:20] R2     and then Maki-kun     walked off the mound. [13:22] R2     However, the next pitcher     couldn't stop Seido's momentum. [13:27] R2     Their offense in the sixth inning, [13:29] R2     when they couldn't take down     Sawamura after he walked on, [13:32] R2     turned out to be huge. [13:44] B1     Yagi! [13:45] B1     Eyes on the ball! [13:48] B2     To be frank, [13:50] B2     I knew from the very start. [13:54] B2     I didn't go to Seido, [13:57] B2     not because they didn't invite me, [14:03] B2     but because I was... [14:05] B2     ...too afraid to jump into that team. [14:09] B2     Yet... [14:14] B2     All this time, [14:17] B2     I've been regretting it alone. [14:22] B2     Instead, my heart should have     been with this team. [14:51] B2     I'm sorry. [14:56] B2     I'm sorry. [14:59] B2     I'm sorry. [15:11] Um     Game set! SIGN    Tanba, a third-year, passed the baton to Sawamura, a first-year. SIGN    Then the second-year, Kawakami, finished the game! SIGN    What a beautiful pitcher relay. SIGN    Seido High School advances to the final for the first time in three years! [15:31] Ma     Yeah! [15:33] S1     We're in the final! [15:34] S2     Yeah! [15:35] Ku     Nice pitch, Kawakami! [15:38] S1     Nice pitch, Nori. [15:39] S2     Kawakami! [16:01] BC     Yet again, [16:03] BC     we weren't able     to break the semifinal wall. [16:13] BC     It wasn't just their third-years. [16:15] Sa     Straight! Straight line, guys! [16:15] BC     Everyone on their team played decisively,     even the first-years. [16:17] Ku     Shut up! [16:18] Sa     Straight line! [16:19] Ku     Just shut up! [16:20] Sa     Kuramochi, you're off a little! [16:23] BC     My players did a good job     of fighting it out to the bitter end, [16:29] BC     but... [16:30] BC     ...I couldn't give them confidence,     which is the most important thing. [16:47] BC     I suppose I was also     too focused on my opponent. [16:51] BC     I have a lot to learn. [16:54] Um     Bow! [16:55] EE     Good game! [17:06] C1     Nice game! [17:07] C2     Kataoka-san! [17:09] C3     You guys are the best! [17:11] C4     Tetsu-san! [17:12] C5     Masuko! [17:14] C6     Spitz! [17:16] Sa     Nice pitching, Nori-senpai! [17:20] Ka     I gave up a run, though. [17:22] Sa     What are you saying?     You were amazing! [17:25] Ka     You did pretty well, too. [17:26] Sa     Oh, really? [17:27] Sa     You think so? [17:28] Ka     You really held your ground. [17:30] Sa     Oh, no, no, no. [17:31] Sa     Yes, I did! [17:36] Mi     The higher we go up the ladder,     the heavier the pressure becomes. [17:39] Mi     The fact that these two     didn't break down during the game [17:42] Mi     was the best thing we got out of it. [17:45] Ch     They each gave up a run, [17:48] Ch     but they both did a great job. [17:50] Ot     We were able to let Furuya rest, as well. [17:55] Ka     Yeah. [17:57] Ka     The team as a whole     is finally looking strong. SIGN    The next game will begin at 1:00 PM. SIGN    Inashiro Vocational High School and Sakurazawa High School, SIGN    please begin your field practice. [18:31] F1     Ei-chan, did you change your form? [18:33] Sa     I'm not the me you know, anymore. [18:36] F2     Did you learn breaking balls, too? [18:39] Sa     People can't change that easily. [18:41] S1     His friends from junior high     came to cheer him on. [18:45] S2     Really? [18:47] S3     Didn't know he had friends. [18:49] S3     But my question is... [18:51] S3     Is she the girlfriend     we've heard so much about? [18:53] S3     She's cute. [18:55] S4     Girlfriend... [18:59] Is     What's wrong? [19:01] Ku     Is... Is... that... [19:06] Ku     ...Wakana? [19:11] Ku     Is that the Wakana... [19:14] Ku     ...he's always texting? [19:17] Ku     S-Stupidmura! [19:20] F1     Just one more, Ei-chan. [19:23] F2     You guys will definitely     make it to nationals! [19:28] F3     Are you going to nationals as a first-year? [19:31] F4     That'd be amazing! [19:33] F1     We'll definitely go cheer you on! [19:37] Sa     Nationals... [19:40] Wa     Something on your mind, Eijun? [19:44] Sa     We'll make nationals if we win one more? [19:48] Sa     I didn't even realize that, to be honest! [19:51] FF     What? [19:55] Sa     I do what I'm asked to do every game. [20:00] Sa     I didn't have the luxury     to think about anything more. [20:08] Sa     All my upperclassmen are just so amazing. [20:12] Sa     I respect them, [20:15] Sa     and they're super cool. [20:18] Sa     Well, a few I don't like. [20:23] Sa     I'm not really sure how to put it, [20:25] Sa     but I just want to keep     playing with this team. [20:33] Sa     Not sure if that came out right. [20:36] Wa     Eijun. [20:43] Ry     We've been calling you for a while now. [20:45] Ha     B-Brother. [20:47] Sa     Ow... [20:52] Ku     Get over here, Sawamura! [20:54] Ku     You wanna be late to Inashiro's game, stupid? [20:58] Sa     That hurt! [20:59] Sa     That hurt more than usual! [21:01] Ku     Just your imagination, stupid. [21:03] Ku     Well, I need to take him now, [21:06] Ku     but please come cheer for us again. [21:09] Ku     You listening? [21:11] Ry     Start walking. [21:13] Sa     I'm being abused! [21:15] Ku     I'm not abusing you. [21:17] F1     He just wants to keep playing     with this team, huh? [21:21] F2     That's our Ei-chan. [21:26] Ku     Walk! [21:27] Sa     See ya! [21:30] F1     But it doesn't change the fact... [21:32] F2     ...that it's just one more win away. [21:35] F3     We all... [21:38] F3     ...want to see you     pitching in nationals. SIGN    Seido High School vs     Sensen Academy     8-3 SIGN    One more win for Seido High School to go to nationals. [23:36] Mi     It's game two of the semifinals. [23:37] Mi     Inashiro are up against     the only public school of the four, [23:40] Mi     Sakurazawa High Schoool. [23:41] Sa     What kind of pitch is that? [23:42] Sa     Are they playing catch? [23:43] Mi     It must be that special pitch     that's difficult to throw. [23:47] D1     If we make it to nationals,      it'll be awesome! [23:49] D1     We can probably turn     the world upside down! [23:51] DC     It's time we rewrote history! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Fantasy. SIGN    Fantasy [23:57] Sa     Let's win the national title! 45 - Fantasy Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] Sa     I do what I'm asked to do every game. [00:07] Sa     I didn't have the luxury     to think about anything more. [00:11] Sa     All my upperclassmen are just so amazing. [00:16] Sa     I respect them, [00:18] Sa     and they're super cool. [00:21] Sa     I'm not really sure how to put it, [00:24] Sa     but I just want to keep     playing with this team. [00:31] Sa     Not sure if that came out right. [00:35] Wa     Eijun. [00:41] Ry     We've been calling you for a while now. [00:44] Ha     B-Brother. [00:46] Sa     Ow... [00:51] Ku     Get over here, Sawamura! [00:53] Ku     You wanna be late to Inashiro's game, stupid? [00:57] Sa     That hurt! [00:58] Sa     That hurt more than usual! [01:00] Ku     Just your imagination, stupid. [01:02] Ku     Well, I need to take him now, [01:05] Ku     but please come cheer for us again. [01:08] Ku     You listening? [01:10] Ry     Start walking. [01:12] Sa     I'm being abused! [01:14] Ku     I'm not abusing you. [01:16] F1     He just wants to keep playing     with this team, huh? [01:20] F2     That's our Ei-chan. [01:25] Ku     Walk! [01:27] Sa     See ya! [01:28] F1     But it doesn't change the fact... [01:31] F2     ...that it's just one more win away. [01:34] F3     We all... [01:37] F3     ...want to see you pitch at nationals. SIGN    Fantasy [03:18] C1     Mei! [03:19] C2     Mei-kun! [03:21] C3     Show us some great pitching! [03:23] C4     Narumiya-kun! [03:24] C5     We came to cheer you on! [03:26] C6     Narumiya! [03:27] C6     Let's go to nationals! [03:29] R1     The cheering is louder. [03:31] R1     Are there more people now? [03:35] R2     The winner of last year's     West Tokyo tournament, [03:38] R2     Inashiro Vocational High School,     led by Coach Hiroshige Kunitomo. [03:43] R2     They're the favorite to win this tournament. [03:46] I1     Damn. [03:47] I1     Why are they only cheering for Mei? [03:50] I1     I'm sick of this. [03:51] I2     Stop complaining. [03:52] I2     He's our ace, after all. [03:54] R2     Three-hole and third baseman,     Hideaki Yoshizawa, third-year. [03:58] R2     Seven-hole and second baseman,     Tsubasa Hirai. [04:02] I3     But he doesn't have a girlfriend. [04:06] R2     Two-hole and shortstop,     Katsuyuki Shirakawa, second-year. [04:10] I4     'Cause he's a little boy. [04:13] R2     Another second-year. [04:14] R2     Leadoff and center fielder,     Carlos Toshiki Kamiya. [04:23] R2     Second-year again. [04:25] R2     Six-hole and first baseman,     Riku Yamaoka. [04:30] R2     The key player, cleanup and catcher,     Masatoshi Harada. [04:34] R1     Wow! [04:35] R1     His pitch consistently looks really good. [04:39] R2     I heard he did a lot of running in the off-season. [04:45] Na     Koshien Stadium was good,     but I really like Jingu Stadium, too. [04:49] R2     And possibly the number one pitcher in Kanto,     second-year ace, Mei Narumiya. [04:56] R2     I wonder what he'll show us today. [05:00] Na     I wish we played games every day. [05:03] Ha     You just don't want to practice. [05:06] Ha     Give me another fastball. [05:14] Is     Damn kid's looking good. [05:17] Is     That was a nice sound. [05:26] Mi     He's a special opponent for us. [05:29] Mi     If we can't take him down, [05:31] Mi     we won't make it to nationals. [05:39] Na     They're watching. [05:40] Na     They're all watching. [05:43] Na     Watch closely. [05:46] Na     I'll change your glimmers of hopes and dreams [05:49] Na     into complete despair. [05:54] Ha     Th-That speed and control. [05:57] Ha     If he throws breaking balls along with those, [05:58] Ha     it's going to be tough to get a hit. [06:01] Sa     I'll watch you down to your every last bone. [06:05] Fu     I want to go back and pitch. [06:09] S1     Come get your lunch, please! [06:12] S2     We have multiple types, so pick what you like. [06:14] S3     Over here! [06:16] S4     First come, first served! [06:18] Ku     Do you have a meatloaf set? [06:19] Ka     Can I get a fried chicken set? [06:29] D1     That's some wicked sound. [06:31] D2     I bet nobody here is expecting us to win. [06:35] D3     Well, we can probably only win     one out of ten games against them. [06:39] D2     Moron. [06:40] D2     Don't say that right before the game. [06:43] DC     In order to make that one win possible, [06:45] DC     we've been working hard, no? [06:49] D3     Professor. [06:59] DC     Boys, it's time we made history today. SIGN    Sakura SIGN    We will now begin game two of the semifinals SIGN    between Inashiro Vocational High School and Sakurazawa High School. [07:15] Um     Both teams, line up! [07:17] EE     Let's go! [07:18] EE     Let's go! [07:25] R2     The tournament favorite versus     the only public school in the semifinals. [07:29] R1     Isn't Sakurazawa a famous high academic school? [07:33] R1     I'm surprised they're still in the tournament. [07:36] R2     They used to never make it past the first game. [07:40] R2     Though they won against a seeded     school in their third game this year. [07:48] R2     It's a miracle that they've made this far. [07:56] DC     Tokyo Prefectural     Sakurazawa High School. [07:59] DC     We're one of the top schools     in Tokyo, academically, SIGN    Tokyo Prefectural Sakurazawa High School [08:02] DC     but no one knows about us in the sports world. [08:07] (Flashback) DG     See ya, Professor! [08:09] (Flashback) DC     Yes. Goodbye. [08:14] (Flashback) D1     Professor. [08:15] (Flashback) DC     Are you done with practice already? [08:18] (Flashback) DC     I just changed. [08:20] (Flashback) D1     Yeah, we all have cram schools. [08:24] (Flashback) DC     I see. [08:25] (Flashback) D1     You got forced to oversee     the baseball team, right? [08:30] (Flashback) D1     You don't have to show up every time. [08:32] (Flashback) D2     We're just doing it to get     some exercise between classes. [08:37] (Flashback) D1     Excuse us. [08:39] (Flashback) D2     Excuse us. [08:40] (Flashback) D3     Excuse us. [08:40] (Flashback) DC     Okay, goodbye. [08:46] DC     Sakurazawa High School was on a     twenty-year consecutive zero-win record. [08:51] DC     However, no one cared about the record, [08:56] DC     and the students simply     enjoyed being in the tournament. [09:01] DC     That is... [09:03] DC     ...until they joined. [09:09] (Flashback) D1     All right, one more. [09:11] (Flashback) D2     Ready? [09:16] (Flashback) D1     Sorry, Akira! [09:18] (Flashback) D3     That one was pretty good. [09:21] (Flashback) D1     One more! [09:22] (Flashback) D1     I'll catch it this time. [09:24] (Flashback) DC     You boys aren't going home yet? [09:27] (Flashback) D1     Oh, Professor. [09:28] (Flashback) D1     I mean, Coach. [09:30] DC     First-years, Akira Nagao-kun... [09:34] (Flashback) D2     I'm a little excited knowing     I get to play in the games. [09:38] DC     ...Yoshimi Hidokoro-kun... [09:40] (Flashback) D1     We only just barely have enough people, [09:43] (Flashback) D1     and even us first-years get to play. [09:46] DC     ...and Masaaki Minamoto-kun. [09:48] (Flashback) D3     These guys were just     benchwarmers in junior high. [09:52] (Flashback) D1     Shut up! Not like you played a lot! [09:54] (Flashback) D2     Besides... [09:55] (Flashback) D2     There's a pitch I've been dying to try. [10:00] (Flashback) D2     Professor! [10:01] (Flashback) D2     I mean, Coach. [10:03] (Flashback) D2     If, and only if, [10:05] (Flashback) D2     since it's a very low chance,     statistically speaking, [10:09] (Flashback) D2     we went to nationals...     wouldn't it be cool? [10:12] (Flashback) D2     I bet we could change the world! [10:18] (Flashback) D3     Easier said than done. [10:21] DC     Nationals. [10:24] (Flashback) DC     I see that you three like baseball. [10:29] (Flashback) DC     However, as it is, it's just a fantasy. [10:41] D2     Just a fantasy, huh? [10:45] D2     We finally got our first win     one year after that day. [10:51] D2     It was a scrimmage,     and we didn't exactly win easily, [10:58] D2     but that one win changed everyone's mentality. [11:05] DC     Listen up, boys. [11:07] (Flashback) DC     This team's fate currently rests     entirely on Nagao-kun's pitching. [11:12] (Flashback) DC     In order to win, [11:14] (Flashback) DC     we must greatly improve our fielding. [11:17] (Flashback) DC     Now onto the batting. [11:20] (Flashback) DC     If you played catch on a merry-go-around     going counter-clockwise, [11:21] (Flashback) D1     Professor's been thinking, I see. [11:24] (Flashback) DC     the ball throw will sway to the right. [11:24] (Flashback) D2     I heard he's read every book     on baseball there is. [11:26] (Flashback) DC     This is known as the Coriolis effect. [11:30] (Flashback) D2     He's starting to look like a real coach. [11:33] (Flashback) DC     Let's do this, boys. SIGN    Miss [11:37] (Flashback) D4     I'll take over. [11:38] (Flashback) DC     Sorry. [11:41] (Flashback) DC     Did you need to throw that without a bounce? [11:46] (Flashback) DC     How about you make it bounce once,     so it'll get to the other side without fail? [11:49] (Flashback) D5     Y-Yes, sir! [11:51] D2     Professor gave each person a notebook     with what they needed to work on, SIGN    Baseball Book [11:55] D2     and we wrote in it even during practice     when something was on our mind. [12:00] D2     From a single play, to daily     assignments, and overall goals. [12:05] D2     As the number of notebooks increased, [12:07] D2     we managed to win more scrims. [12:14] D2     And this year... [12:20] D2     Shortstop! [12:23] Um     Out! [12:25] D5     Yeah! [12:26] D5     Nice, shortstop! [12:31] I1     Carlos first, and now Shirakawa? [12:37] Sa     Wh-Why can't they hit a pitch that slow? [12:41] P1     Nice one, Akira! [12:42] P1     Nice pitch! [12:45] Mi     Chris-senpai. [12:46] Ch     Yeah. [12:47] Ch     There's no doubt about it. [12:51] Ch     He's a knuckleball pitcher. [13:01] I1     Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn. [13:02] IC     How was it? [13:05] I1     I knew his pitch from seeing the videos, [13:08] I1     but I never expected it'd be such a high level. [13:17] IC     How they're making every throw with a bounce [13:20] IC     already tells you their level of play. [13:23] IC     But it also means they know themselves. [13:29] Sa     Are they just playing catch? [13:37] Um     Out! [13:40] C1     Inashiro just went down, three for three! [13:42] C2     Is that a knuckleball? [13:44] C1     Their defense is good, too. [13:45] C1     These guys are pretty good! [13:47] D1     Nice pitch, Akira! [13:49] D2     Nice pitch! [13:50] DC     Couldn't have started a better way. [13:52] D3     Fist bumps? [13:54] D3     Are you trying to be like Coach Hara? [13:56] DC     Your pitch even works against Inashiro. [14:01] DC     Great job on improving so much      over the past two years. [14:04] DC     I'm very proud of you. [14:10] D2     Don't count your chickens     before they hatch, Professor. [14:13] D2     If we don't win, it'll just end as a fantasy. [14:25] Um     Strike! [14:27] Um     Batter out! [14:36] C1     Three consecutive strikeouts from the first inning? [14:39] C2     He's going all out already! [14:42] D1     This is crazy. [14:44] D1     It's like he's telling us they're better. [14:48] DC     That's who they are. [14:50] DC     We just do our own baseball, isn't that right? [14:55] DC     Only those who believe     in themselves can pave their paths. [15:03] D1     He sure knows what to say, sometimes. [15:05] D2     Though he still can't hit for fielding practice. [15:10] D1     But he's right. [15:13] D1     We just do our own thing. [15:16] (Flashback) D1     Let's go! [15:18] (Flashback) DD     Yeah! SIGN    We go into Inashiro's offense in the second inning. SIGN    Fourth batter, catcher, Harada-kun. [15:31] C1     Masa-san! [15:33] C1     Let's go, cleanup man! [15:37] Na     He sure is popular. [15:43] Is     Let's see how he hits the knuckleball. [15:46] Yu     Maybe he can utilize his flexible batting. [15:51] Sa     Chris-senpai, how about a little     explanation on the knuckleball? [15:56] Ch     Good idea. [15:59] Ch     You grip the ball with your fingertips, [16:01] Ch     and in the moment of your release, [16:03] Ch     you snap your fingers [16:05] Ch     to spin the ball in the opposite     direction of a regular fastball. [16:09] Ch     By doing so, the ball flies with zero rotation, [16:12] Ch     making it break in directions     not even the pitcher knows. [16:18] Ch     It's a difficult pitch to catch, [16:20] Ch     so some catchers use large mitts     specialized for knuckleballs. [16:24] Ch     It's a difficult pitch not everyone can throw, [16:28] Ch     so it's a very special pitch. [16:32] Sa     Not even the pitcher knows how it'll move? [16:35] Sa     That's irresponsible, if you ask me! [16:38] Ch     Your moving fastball is like that, too. [16:42] Mi     The more time they spend trying     to figure out the knuckleball, [16:46] Mi     the deeper they fall into Sakurazawa's trap. [16:49] Mi     Impatience can bring the team     a sense of insecurity, [16:51] Mi     and that can lead to mistakes. [16:54] Mi     I assume all the teams     that went up against Sakurazawa [16:57] Mi     went down without being able     to play to their best abilities. [17:05] Um     Ball! [17:07] Ha     That's not spinning at all. [17:10] Ha     This is going to be really hard. [17:13] Na     Masa-san! [17:15] Na     I want a big one! A big one! [17:17] Ha     Shut it. [17:19] Ha     See it with your own eyes. [17:26] Ha     I don't need to swing big. [17:28] Ha     If I can make contact with the ball, then... [17:31] Ha     It's a different break! [17:37] Um     Out! [17:38] D1     Yes! One out! [17:40] D2     Nice pitching, Akira-kun! [17:42] D3     Nice one! [17:44] Na     That was so lame, Masa-san. [17:46] Na     Are you seriously our cleanup? [17:47] Ha     Shut up! [17:49] Na     All righty, then. [17:52] Na     I'll avenge you, Masa-san! [17:55] Ha     I'm gonna punch you. SIGN    Batting fifth, pitcher, Narumiya-kun. [18:01] C1     Mei, hit it! [18:03] C2     Narumiya-kun! [18:05] C1     Mei! [18:07] D1     So this is... [18:09] D1     ...the best pitcher in Kanto, Mei Narumiya. [18:14] Na     Wow! That's a huge mitt. [18:17] Na     Is that tailor-made? [18:23] D1     Stop. [18:24] D1     Calm down. [18:28] D1     Gotta calm down. [18:33] D1     In junior high, Yoshimi and     I were both benchwarmers. [18:43] D1     Inamoto just barely managed     to play in and out. [18:47] D1     I wanted to play games in high school,     even if the team wasn't good. [18:52] D1     But I knew we wouldn't     be able to beat the best schools [18:55] D1     in terms of talent and physique. [19:00] D1     That's when I discovered... [19:03] (Flashback) D2     Akira, what are you reading? [19:06] (Flashback) D2     Wakefield? [19:08] (Flashback) D2     Is that the majors? [19:09] (Flashback) D1     Yoshimi, do you know about     a special breaking pitch? [19:14] (Flashback) D2     A special pitch? [19:27] (Flashback) D1     It doesn't require superhuman powers      to throw a knuckleball. [19:37] D1     If I can master this pitch, then maybe... [19:40] D1     ...I'll be able to dream. [19:52] D1     One out! [19:53] D1     One at a time! [19:56] D2     Yeah! One at a time! [19:59] D3     Just like usual! [20:01] D4     Send them our way! [20:03] D5     Akira! [20:08] D6     Let's go, Akira! [20:11] DC     That's right, Akira-kun. [20:14] DC     You need not tense up when you pitch. [20:18] Na     He's oddly calm. [20:22] Na     Pisses me off a bit. [20:25] DC     Just like your usual self, [20:29] DC     be calm and comfortable when you pitch. [20:35] DC     That alone will take your pitch to new heights. [20:38] Na     What the? [20:40] Um     Strike! [20:42] Um     Strike! [20:45] Um     Batter out! [20:47] IC     I thought I told him to swing compactly. [20:52] DC     Always be calm and steady     as a rock, never excited. [20:58] DC     This is the secret to a great knuckleball. [21:01] DC     The zen state of mind. [21:08] C1     Is this for real? [21:10] C2     Inashiro cleanups struck out. [21:12] C3     That knuckleball's amazing. [21:17] R2     It's not a pitch you can learn overnight. [21:20] R2     He must've spent his entire     high school life learning this pitch. [21:27] R2     It wasn't a fluke that they've made this far. [21:33] D1     Yeah! We can do this! [21:36] D2     We can put up a fight against Inashiro! [21:39] D3     Hidokoro, eyes on the ball! [21:42] D4     We've gotta score first! [21:46] Um     Strike! [21:48] Um     Batter out! [21:50] Mi     Mei. [21:55] Na     Bring it on. [21:59] Na     Like I'd lose a pitching game. [23:36] Mi     So this is why Mei was pitching     all out from the start. [23:38] Ch     He's putting pressure     on the opponent from the mound. [23:41] Sa     From the mound? [23:42] D1     We just have to be persistent and patient. [23:44] D1     If we play like we usually do,     a chance will definitely come around. [23:48] DC     That's right. [23:48] DC     This isn't the first obstacle     you've hit on your way here. [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Pitching of Despair. SIGN    Pitching of Despair [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 46 - Pitching of Despair Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Ch     Yeah. [00:02] Ch     There's no doubt about it. [00:04] Ch     He's a knuckleball pitcher. [00:09] D1     Yeah! We can do this! [00:12] D2     We can put up a fight against Inashiro! [00:15] D3     Hidokoro, eyes on the ball! [00:18] D4     We've gotta score first! [00:22] Um     Strike! [00:24] Um     Batter out! [00:30] Na     Bring it on. [00:33] Na     Like I'd lose a pitching game. SIGN    Pitching of Despair SIGN    West Tokyo Semifinals     Seido High School vs Sensen Academy     Inashiro Vocational High School vs Sakurazawa High School [02:30] D1     I'm swinging completely late. [02:33] D1     I gotta swing at two. [02:45] D1     A... changeup? [02:55] D1     So this... [02:57] D1     ...is how the best pitcher     in Kanto pitches. [03:00] Sa     No one's taking this game seriously! [03:03] Ha     It's a well-established breaking ball. [03:05] Fu     It is? [03:07] Is     Narumiya's getting real worked up. [03:13] Mi     An eye for an eye,     a pitch for a pitch. [03:16] Mi     That's the Mei I know too well. [03:20] C1     Who would've thought     this would be a pitching game? [03:24] C2     Inashiro is having a hard time     against the kunckleball pitcher. [03:27] C3     What's going to happen this game? SIGN    Inashiro     Sakurazawa SIGN    It's the top of the third, SIGN    and Inashiro has a runner on third with just one out. SIGN    It's their huge chance to score. [03:46] Um     Out! [03:48] D1     Yes! Two outs! [03:50] D2     Nice, Akira! [03:51] D2     Nice pitching! [03:53] R1     Even with a runner on third,     the pitcher's staying calm. [03:58] R2     Yeah. [04:00] R2     He walked a person with balls, [04:02] R2     and he had bases stolen to third, [04:05] R2     but he's continuing to pitch his knuckleball. [04:08] R2     He acknowledges the pitch     for all its pros and cons [04:13] R2     and has made it his. SIGN    Batting first, center fielder, Kamiya-kun. [04:26] Um     Strike! [04:29] I1     Yeah, I'm not gonna get used to this. [04:39] I1     Bring it. [04:43] I1     There's no point being serious     against a ridiculous pitch like this. [04:48] I1     I'm going into ridiculous mode, too. [04:51] I1     How's that? [04:59] Sa     He got a perfect hit! SIGN    The left fielder's running fast! SIGN    He's caught it! SIGN    A great catch from Furuki in left field! [05:14] D1     Are you serious? [05:16] D2     Man, I'm good. [05:20] I1     Not bad. SIGN    Inashiro fell short of its great chance. SIGN    Sakurazawa High School managed to hold down Inashiro, once again! [05:38] D1     No matter who we're up against, [05:41] D1     let's play persistently and patiently... [05:46] D1     ...just like we always have. [05:55] D1     If we do that, then... [05:59] D1     Then we'll get a chance     to score at some point. [06:06] I1     No, you won't. [06:22] Um     Strike! [06:24] Um     Batter out! [06:26] Um     Change! [06:30] D1     L-Let's go. [06:34] D2     Yeah. [06:36] D3     That inning was way too fast. [06:41] D4     We're doing everything     we can to defend, [06:44] D4     but they're... [06:47] I1     Woohoo! [06:49] D4     How in the world... [06:52] D4     ...are we going to score off him? [06:58] DC     Everyone, be patient. [07:03] DC     He can't possibly pitch     like this until the last inning. [07:07] DC     If you can defend until the end, [07:10] DC     there will be light at the end of the tunnel. SIGN    Batting first for Inashiro Vocational High School in the fourth inning... SIGN    ...is their second batter and shortstop, Shirakawa-kun. [07:31] D1     We can't give up any runs. [07:33] D1     We can't make any mistakes. SIGN    Oh, no! SIGN    It went between his legs! SIGN    Sakurazawa has made their first error! SIGN    That's a runner with no outs for Inashiro. SIGN    First base runner quickly makes the steal! SIGN    The catcher can't make the throw! SIGN    That's no outs and a runner on second! SIGN    Inashiro is looking to score this inning! [08:31] D1     You're fine! You're fine! [08:32] D2     Don't worry about the runner! [08:35] D3     One at a time, Tamuken! [08:38] D4     Y-Yeah. [08:41] D5     Let's switch gears! [08:43] D6     Let's go! [08:44] D7     Focus on the batter! [08:47] DC     That's right. [08:49] DC     Be calm and encourage each other. [08:53] DC     This isn't the first obstacle you've hit [08:57] DC     on your way here. [09:01] D1     Second! [09:02] D2     We can't make third! [09:03] D2     First base! SIGN    Oh, no! SIGN    He fumbled! SIGN    He's too late for first base! SIGN    That's no outs and runners on first and third. SIGN    Yet another error from Sakurazawa! [09:21] D1     Sorry! [09:22] D1     Sorry, Akira! [09:30] DC     Th-This isn't good. [09:32] DC     Time out! [09:33] D2     What's up? [09:35] D2     You guys are all tense! [09:37] D3     Sorry. [09:38] D4     L-Let's switch gears. [09:41] Ha     It must be tough for the pitcher. [09:45] Ha     Those errors should've all been outs. [09:49] Fu     That's true. [09:53] Sa     But... why did they suddenly start making errors? [10:04] Ch     Because of Narumiya's pitching. [10:10] Ch     If they give up even a single run, [10:12] Ch     they'll lose the game. [10:17] Ch     He's been applying [10:19] Ch     a lot of pressure from the mound. [10:25] Sa     A-Applying pressure from the mound? [10:32] Mi     I assume... [10:34] Mi     ...Sakurazawa can't imagine     a way to score off Narumiya. [10:39] Ch     Yeah. [10:45] Mi     Sakurazawa has been winning     their past games... [10:49] Mi     ...because their opponents became     flustered against their knuckleball, [10:52] Mi     and now they're experiencing a vast     difference in skills for the first time. [11:00] Mi     So this is why Mei [11:04] Mi     was going all out     from the beginning. [11:22] D1     Did that surprise you? [11:23] D1     I bet it did! [11:25] D2     Akira? [11:28] D1     Why do you all look like that? [11:32] D1     We haven't given up any runs yet, [11:34] D1     and it's only the fourth inning. [11:38] D1     No one expects us to win, anyway. [11:47] D1     We get to play baseball in such a huge stadium. [11:51] D1     Let's not worry about the results, [11:53] D1     and play like we usually do until the end. [11:59] D2     Akira. [12:03] D3     All right! [12:05] D4     Let's play our best! [12:07] D5     Yeah! [12:09] DC     Akira-kun. [12:14] D2     Akira. [12:16] D3     One at a time! [12:19] D4     Let's stay loud! SIGN    It's no outs with runners on first and third. SIGN    Inashiro's cleanup, Harada, is at bat. [12:37] Um     Play! [12:45] D1     Run all you want. SIGN    He steals the base! SIGN    That's no outs with runners on second and third for Inashiro. [13:06] I1     If you can't hit here,     you're fired from cleanup! [13:09] I2     Shut up. [13:11] C1     Hit it, Harada! [13:13] C2     Masa-san! [13:14] C2     You've got this! [13:21] D1     Even if there's not a single person     in this stadium... [13:27] D1     ...who wants us to win. [13:39] D1     Even so, I still... [13:42] D1     ...believe in my pitch! [13:52] DC     Your tempo is going up a bit. [13:54] DC     Take your time and be careful with your pitch. [14:00] D1     With this pitch, [14:03] D1     I can accomplish my dreams. [14:05] DC     D-Don't rush to pitch! [14:07] DC     Akira-kun! [14:08] DC     Remember the zen! [14:10] D1     I want to go there. [14:13] D1     With this guy, [14:16] D1     I want to stand on the mound at nationals. SIGN    Inashiro     Sakurazawa SIGN    Inashiro     Sakurazawa SIGN    Inashiro     Sakurazawa [15:35] R1     That's the game. [15:37] R2     Yeah. [15:39] R2     Harada-kun's three-run homer      in the fourth inning. [15:42] R2     That completely took out Sakurazawa. [15:48] R2     Nagao-kun pitched courageously,     even with his teammates' errors, [15:55] R2     but in the very end,     he got a little too tense. [16:00] R1     So when you're throwing knuckleballs, [16:02] R1     even just a little bit of emotion can throw you off. [16:11] R2     What's really scary here... [16:14] R2     ...is that Narumiya-kun's pitching     affected the fielding [16:19] R2     of his opponents. [16:26] IC     Finish it. [16:37] D1     I can't let it end     without doing anything. [16:45] Um     Strike! [16:49] R2     He instills despair into his opponents. [16:53] R2     And his consistent pitching... [16:58] R2     ...creates rhythm for his offense. [17:05] R2     Just a single person... [17:10] R2     ...is making this all-star     Inashiro team even fiercer. [17:24] R2     This is what you call an ace. [17:29] R2     The indestructable pillar     that supports the team. SIGN    That's the game! SIGN    It's a called game after five innings with the score of 11-0! SIGN    Inashiro advances to the final after displaying their tremendous ability! [17:55] Um     Bow! [17:56] EE     Good game! [18:19] I1     Hey! [18:23] I1     You should go home with your head held high. [18:29] I1     You only lost to the best team     in the country this season. [18:36] I1     See ya. [18:37] I2     Sorry about that. [18:39] I2     I'll kill him later. [18:46] D1     The best in the country? [18:51] D1     No wonder we lost. [18:54] D1     We never even had a chance. [19:00] D1     We got completely outplayed. [19:04] D1     I have no regrets. [19:10] D1     Now, I can just... [19:14] D1     ...give up on my dream. [19:30] D1     I can... [19:44] C1     Mei! [19:45] C2     Nice game! [19:46] C3     Inashiro's the best! [19:48] C4     You've got one more win! [19:49] C5     Masa-san! [19:50] C6     Let's go again this year! [19:52] C7     Yamaoka! [19:53] C8     Yoshida! [19:54] C7     Soyogi! [19:55] C8     Mei-chan! [19:56] C9     Narumiya-kun! [19:57] C1     Narumiya! [19:58] C2     Mei! [20:00] I1     Hey! [20:04] Sa     We're gonna win! [20:06] Sa     We won't lose! [20:10] Ha     E-Eijun-kun. [20:18] Is     Sawamura! [20:20] Is     Stop barking like an idiot. [20:29] Is     We're already pissed off, [20:33] Is     thinking about what happened last year. [21:05] Is     The winners go to nationals. [21:07] Is     It's the best game     to pay them back for last year. [21:15] Mi     Last summer, [21:18] Mi     they stood in our path. [21:23] Mi     They're back, and they're bigger and stronger. [21:40] Mi     Will Inashiro make two     consecutive nationals? [21:44] Mi     Or will we make nationals [21:48] Mi     after being away for six years? [21:54] Mi     The final game to decide     the West Tokyo representative... [21:59] Mi     ...is about to start. [23:36] I1     Kazuya, even without you, [23:38] I1     we're as strong as ever. [23:40] Sa     What were you talking     about with the enemies? [23:42] Mi     Nothing. [23:43] Sa     Were you leaking my information to them? [23:45] Re     Didn't Inashiro invite you, too? [23:48] Mi     If I hadn't said I'd play catcher that day... [23:51] Mi     Maybe this was fate. [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     That Summer. SIGN    That Summer [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 47 - That Summer Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    West Tokyo Tournament Semifinal      One Year Ago [00:07] Az     Yamada! [00:09] Az     You've got this! [00:11] Is     We're just getting started! [00:13] Mi     He's going to throw it low! [00:15] Ry     Eyes on the ball! [00:16] Ta     Please get a hit! [00:22] Ya     Come on! [00:23] Ya     Bring it on! [00:25] Na     There's no point. [00:26] Na     The game's already over. [01:03] Na     I told you. [01:07] Na     You'd regret going over there. SIGN    That Summer [02:44] Ch     We'll need to have     a meeting when we get back. [02:46] Is     I'm gonna explode     if I can't practice soon. [02:51] M1     Do we have everything? [02:56] M2     Whose bags are those? [02:58] M3     Uh... [02:59] M3     Where are the three first-years? [03:01] M4     Miyuki-kun took them to the restroom. [03:04] M3     He took them? SIGN    Very Good Job! [03:09] M3     As a chaperone? [03:11] Mi     Hurry up! [03:13] Sa     You didn't have to follow us! [03:15] Mi     You guys always get lost. [03:18] Sa     Shut up! [03:19] Sa     You always have something     unnecessary to say! [03:21] Ha     Eijun-kun, manners! [03:23] Fu     I'm going. [03:24] Sa     Hey! No cutting! [03:26] C1     Narumiya was amazing! [03:28] C2     Inashiro's batters are great, too. [03:30] C1     They're going to take it again this year. [03:42] Mi     Well, that's true. [03:45] Mi     Our pitchers need to be able     to hold down their powerful batters. [03:50] Mi     Not to mention... [03:52] Mi     We have to score off Mei, or we can't win. [03:57] Mi     Either way, it's going to be a tough game. [04:03] I1     Hey, it's Miyuki! [04:09] I2     What? You guys are still here? [04:12] I3     Looking down at us from the bleachers? [04:16] I4     Were you able to take valuable data? [04:18] Mi     Data? [04:20] Mi     I was speechless     after that perfect pitching. [04:23] Na     Wow! Kazuya just complimented me. [04:27] Mi     Hurry it up, guys. [04:29] Mi     I don't really want to talk     to people I'm playing in two days. [04:33] I1     Oh, hey. [04:34] I1     Remember the last time     all of us got together? [04:37] Na     Oh, yeah. [04:43] (Flashback) Mi     Well, well... [04:45] (Flashback) Mi     What's with the gathering of the all-stars? [04:48] (Flashback) Mi     Carlos from Jonan Senior League. [04:51] (Flashback) Mi     Shirakawa from Marugame Senior League. [04:53] (Flashback) Mi     Yamaoka and Yabe from     Takahira Senior League. [04:57] (Flashback) Mi     Did you call them all here, [05:00] (Flashback) Mi     Mei? [05:02] (Flashback) Na     Yeah. [05:03] (Flashback) Na     And you, Kazuya. [05:05] (Flashback) Na     If you come with me,     I can form my ultimate team. [05:11] (Flashback) Sh     I don't really care     if you're not the catcher. [05:14] (Flashback) Sh     But Narumiya wants you. [05:16] (Flashback) Na     Inashiro invited you, too. Right, Kazuya? [05:20] (Flashback) Na     So why don't we make     the ultimate team together? [05:22] (Flashback) Na     If we all get on the same team,     we could take nationals. [05:27] (Flashback) Ca     Inashiro's coach has a lot has     a lot of experience under his belt, [05:30] (Flashback) Ca     and they have the best equipment in Tokyo. [05:34] (Flashback) Ca     It's a great environment, too. [05:37] (Flashback) Sh     Not to mention, you won't have     to play against Narumiya. [05:41] (Flashback) Sh     You're in, too. Right, Kazuya Miyuki? [05:49] (Flashback) Mi     I'm sorry, [05:51] (Flashback) Mi     but I already got an invite     from Seido a while ago. [05:54] (Flashback) Mi     I can't join you guys. [05:56] (Flashback) Ya     What? [05:57] (Flashback) Ya     Are you being serious right now? [06:01] (Flashback) Na     Seido, huh? [06:03] (Flashback) Na     They've only gone to nationals     once since their old coach quit. [06:08] (Flashback) Na     Compared to what Coach     Kunitomo has achieved, [06:11] (Flashback) Na     Coach Kataoka is just way too green. [06:15] (Flashback) Mi     Well, it's not really about that. [06:18] (Flashback) Mi     Inashiro's a team with a bunch     of all-stars like you guys, right? [06:24] (Flashback) Mi     So... I want to face     you as an opponent. [06:31] Na     This is Kazuya. [06:33] Na     Despite being on the underdog team, [06:34] (Flashback) Ya     Are you stupid? [06:35] Na     he's always thinking of ways     to take down his opponent. [06:36] (Flashback) Mi     Oh, you're too kind. [06:38] (Flashback) Ya     It's not a compliment! [06:39] Na     That's what I like about him. [06:43] (Flashback) Na     Kazuya. [06:46] (Flashback) Na     I'm gonna ask you one last time. [06:48] (Flashback) Mi     Sorry. No. [06:54] Na     Damn, you're cool. [06:56] Na     But you're gonna regret going there. [07:03] Na     In the end, you were the only     one who didn't join me. [07:08] Na     But... [07:09] Na     Even without you, we have     the ultimate team this year. [07:13] Na     We're going to nationals. [07:23] Sh     Just live with regret for not joining us. [07:26] Sh     Ten years, or even     twenty years, down the line. [07:31] Na     Well, see you at the game. [07:33] Mi     Yeah. [07:34] Sa     I feel so much better. [07:36] Sa     It's that white-haired guy! [07:38] Sa     What were you talking about with them? [07:41] Mi     Nothing. [07:42] Sa     Nothing? [07:44] Sa     We're playing them in two days! [07:48] Ha     Furuya-kun, we're not playing them yet. [07:52] Mi     Hey, let's go back to the bus. [07:55] Mi     Everyone's waiting. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium [07:58] Sa     D-Don't say you told them all about me! [08:01] Mi     Why would I? [08:06] Sa     What were you talking about     with that white-haired guy? [08:09] Mi     You're so persistent. [08:11] Ch     You saw Narumiya? [08:13] Sa     He can't be trusted! [08:15] Sa     He might've told Inashiro     all about our team. [08:18] Mi     I'm not you. [08:20] Ch     I heard you were also     invited to go to Inashiro. [08:27] Sa     I knew it! You're a spy! [08:29] Ku     Sawamura, shut up! [08:31] Sa     But it's an emergency! [08:33] Ku     Just shut up! [08:35] Mi     Yeah, but... [08:37] Mi     Chris-senpai. [08:39] Mi     Rei-chan. [08:42] Mi     If I hadn't met you two,     I might've gone there, too. [08:53] Mi     On that day, if I hadn't said I'd play catcher, [08:57] Mi     or if I hadn't meet these two... [08:59] Mi     In hindsight, [09:01] Mi     maybe it was just destiny. [09:07] (Flashback) RC     Anyone in here want to play catcher? [09:10] (Flashback) R1     Catcher? [09:12] (Flashback) R2     I want to be pitcher! [09:13] (Flashback) R3     Why don't you do it? [09:15] (Flashback) R3     You look like a catcher. [09:17] (Flashback) R4     No way! [09:18] (Flashback) R4     It looks boring. [09:19] (Flashback) R4     And people can't see your face. [09:22] (Flashback) RC     I guess you kiddies     can't quite understand yet. [09:25] (Flashback) RC     Get this. [09:26] (Flashback) RC     The catcher is a critical position     who acts as the leader on the field [09:30] (Flashback) RC     and is a key player in fielding. [09:33] (Flashback) Mi     Me! [09:33] (Flashback) Mi     I want to do it! [09:38] (Flashback) Mi     I'll be catcher! [09:40] Mi     A catcher's mitt was     unlike any other gloves, [09:44] Mi     and it's the only position [09:46] Mi     that squats down on the field,     looking at everyone. [09:48] Mi     I was incredibly enticed by that. [09:53] Mi     That was how I became a catcher. [10:06] (Flashback) Um     Out! [10:07] (Flashback) R1     Wow! Awesome! [10:08] (Flashback) R2     It's his first year in junior high, right? [10:10] (Flashback) R2     His shoulder is crazy good. [10:14] (Flashback) Mi     Two outs! [10:16] (Flashback) RO     Wow! He's really good. [10:20] (Flashback) RO     With his shoulder,     maybe he could even play pitcher. [10:24] (Flashback) RC     But he's only interested in playing catcher. [10:27] (Flashback) RO     I see. [10:29] (Flashback) RO     What a strange kid. [10:34] (Flashback) R1     What? [10:35] (Flashback) R1     What did you just say? [10:37] (Flashback) R2     Say that again! [10:38] (Flashback) Mi     Okay. [10:39] (Flashback) Mi     The base covering for     second base is too late. [10:42] (Flashback) Mi     The pitcher can't throw     any pick-offs like that. [10:44] (Flashback) R3     Hey, Kazuya. [10:49] (Flashback) R1     Who made you the coach, first-year? [10:53] (Flashback) Mi     On the field, everyone is equal. [10:57] (Flashback) Mi     Grade doesn't matter. [11:03] (Flashback) Mi     Just kidding! [11:04] (Flashback) R3     Stop it, Kazuya! [11:05] (Flashback) R1     You little... [11:07] (Flashback) R1     You want to fight? Is that it? [11:09] (Flashback) R2     Just because you made first-string,     don't get too cocky! [11:13] (Flashback) Mi     Oh, you're too kind. [11:15] (Flashback) RR     It wasn't a compliment! [11:20] (Flashback) R2     You don't seem to know your manners. [11:22] (Flashback) R1     Let us help you understand. [11:31] (Flashback) R4     Are you serious? [11:33] (Flashback) R4     Why didn't you call us over? [11:35] (Flashback) R5     Maybe I'll teach him a lesson today. [11:38] (Flashback) R1     I doubt he's here today. [11:47] (Flashback) Mi     'Sup! [11:48] (Flashback) Mi     You guys are all late. [11:50] (Flashback) R4     I-Is he for real? [11:52] (Flashback) R2     That little... [11:56] Mi     I don't care if I'm a first-year or whatever. [11:59] Mi     I made first-string because of my ability. [12:03] Mi     Making calls for the pitcher, [12:06] Mi     making pick-off plays with the fielders, [12:09] Mi     and being a coach-like     presence on the field. [12:13] (Flashback) Mi     Second baseman, you're too slow! [12:16] (Flashback) R1     Shut up! [12:19] Mi     Like I'd give up such     a fun position to anyone. SIGN    Miyuki Steel [12:25] (Flashback) Mi     We're playing against Marugame     Senior League tomorrow, right? [12:28] (Flashback) R1     They make regionals almost every year. [12:31] (Flashback) R1     I wonder if we'll even stand a chance. [12:33] (Flashback) RO     Hey, don't feel like you've lost     before you've even played. [12:36] (Flashback) Mi     I'm super excited. [12:39] (Flashback) Mi     It's really fun thinking about     ways to beat strong teams. [12:44] (Flashback) Mi     I guess I can count on you, then. [12:46] (Flashback) R1     'Cause he's super serious about baseball. [12:48] (Flashback) RO     Don't just admire him. [12:50] (Flashback) RO     You should try to be like him. [12:53] (Flashback) R1     I can't do that. [12:55] (Flashback) RO     You never know until you try! [12:57] (Flashback) RO     Let's do some bat swings     once we get home! [12:58] (Flashback) R1     Oh, no. [12:59] (Flashback) RO     Not "Oh, no." "Yeah!" [13:00] (Flashback) R1     Yeah! [13:09] (Flashback) Mi     I'm home. [13:11] (Flashback) R1     Toku-san, the deadline's tomorrow. [13:14] (Flashback) R1     Can we make it? [13:15] (Flashback) To     We don't have a choice. [13:37] (Flashback) T1     Now, let's look at the answers. [13:39] (Flashback) T1     Animal-san! [13:40] (Flashback) T2     Okay. [13:42] (Flashback) T2     It's Fried Chicken Ambassador! [13:45] Mi     They have the son     of an ex-pro ball player, right? [13:49] (Flashback) Mi     I wonder how I'll beat him. [13:56] (Flashback) Mi     Wow! This is good! [13:58] (Flashback) Mi     I'm a genius! [14:07] (Flashback) R1     That's Animal, right? [14:08] (Flashback) R2     Yeah. [14:09] (Flashback) R2     I've seen him on TV. [14:14] Mi     That's the cleanup and catcher... [14:18] (Flashback) Ch     Nice pitch! [14:20] Mi     Chris Yu Takigawa. [14:24] (Flashback) C1     Oh, so that's Animal-san's son? [14:27] (Flashback) C2     He's tall like his father. [14:36] Re     His father is a former pro,     and his future looks bright. [14:42] Re     I'd love to have him on our team. [14:44] [SONG] On-screen     Edogawa     Marugame [14:53] (Flashback) Ch     Shirakawa! [14:54] (Flashback) Ch     Careful not to get the runner out! [15:02] (Flashback) Um     Strike! [15:04] Sh     Another one to the inside? [15:06] Sh     Will the next one be to the outside? [15:09] (Flashback) R1     He's leading! [15:11] (Flashback) R1     He's running! [15:14] (Flashback) Um     Strike! Batter out! [15:17] (Flashback) Um     Out! [15:26] Ch     What an aggressive play. [15:28] Ch     He has a good shoulder, too. [15:30] (Flashback) Mi     Two outs! SIGN    Kazuya Miyuki [15:31] (Flashback) Mi     Let's stay focused! [15:33] Ch     Kazuya Miyuki, huh? [15:40] Mi     I bet the next one will be     a fastball to the outside. [15:49] Mi     I knew it! [15:50] Mi     What? [15:52] Mi     A slow curveball? [15:55] (Flashback) Um     Strike! [15:56] (Flashback) Um     Batter out! [16:02] (Flashback) Ch     Figured you were gunning     for that outside fastball. [16:12] [SONG] On-screen     Edogawa          Marugame [16:15] (Flashback) Ch     Good luck. [16:21] Mi     Just you watch. [16:23] Mi     You won't win just     'cause you're bigger. [16:36] (Flashback) C1     Wow! [16:36] (Flashback) C1     A home run! [16:40] Mi     He took a low and outside ball that far? [16:44] (Flashback) An     Nice one, Yu! [16:49] Mi     Damn it. [16:50] Mi     It's not over yet. [17:06] Mi     He made me swing. [17:11] (Flashback) C1     Is that catcher going for the catch? [17:14] (Flashback) An     No! [17:27] (Flashback) C1     He caught it! [17:30] (Flashback) C2     Right at the fence! [17:31] (Flashback) C2     He dove for it with no hesitation! [17:33] (Flashback) C3     He could've gotten hurt! [17:38] [SONG] On-screen     Edogawa          Marugame [17:39] (Flashback) EE     Thank you for the game. [17:50] Ch     He makes aggressive calls and tries     to read the catcher when he's at bat. [17:54] Ch     What an interesting kid. [18:01] (Flashback) R1     Marugame Senior League was strong. [18:03] (Flashback) R2     We didn't even stand a chance. [18:07] (Flashback) R3     Yeah, their catcher     completely outplayed us. [18:10] (Flashback) R4     Yeah, he's a monster. [18:17] Mi     He crushed the pitcher with his bat. [18:21] Mi     His plays made the best of the pitcher. [18:24] Mi     He has a sharp sense for reading     the momentum of the game. [18:27] Mi     There's a ton of great players in this world. [18:38] (Flashback) Mi     I completely lost today. [18:41] (Flashback) Mi     I mean, what's with his name? [18:42] (Flashback) Mi     Chris? [18:43] (Flashback) Mi     He's the son of a foreigner? [18:45] (Flashback) Mi     I was born and raised in Old Town Tokyo! [18:49] Mi     For now, I'm glad I lost today. [18:52] Mi     Because it means I can be even better. [18:55] Mi     Even stronger. [18:57] Mi     I don't really care, so long as baseball's fun. [19:04] (Flashback) Re     A catcher-to-catcher battle     of reading each other's minds. [19:08] (Flashback) Re     I never thought [19:09] (Flashback) Re     I'd get to see such a high-level game     at the senior league level. [19:13] (Flashback) Re     What decided the game today [19:16] (Flashback) Re     was the difference in your teammates. [19:22] (Flashback) Re     You have high ideals     and a drive to improve. [19:25] (Flashback) Re     Have you ever wanted to be     surrounded by teammates like that? [19:29] (Flashback) Re     You should play baseball     at a much higher level. [19:34] Mi     I see. [19:35] Mi     That sounds like fun, too. [19:38] (Flashback) Mi     Wait! Who are you, Miss? [19:40] (Flashback) Re     I'm a soon-to-be associate manager [19:42] (Flashback) Re     for the Seido High School     Baseball Team, Rei Takashima! [19:46] (Flashback) Re     To be direct with you, [19:48] (Flashback) Re     I came here to scout you for our team. [19:51] Re     Though I originally came     to watch Chris-kun. [19:56] (Flashback) Mi     You're scouting me? [19:58] (Flashback) Mi     I think you're rushing it a bit. [20:00] (Flashback) Mi     I'm only a first-year. [20:05] (Flashback) Re     You're only a first-year? [20:07] (Flashback) Re     No wonder you're so short! [20:09] (Flashback) Re     Look! [20:12] (Flashback) Mi     Are you really a scout? [20:18] Mi     Four years since I met them... [20:22] Mi     Maybe it was destiny [20:24] Mi     that I'd end up here. [20:28] Mi     And maybe... [20:30] Mi     ...me playing... [20:32] Mi     ...with these guys at my side... [20:36] Mi     ...was destiny, too. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [20:42] Pr     Well, [20:43] Pr     congratulations on advancing to the final. [20:46] Ka     Thank you. [20:48] VP     You're doing well so far. [20:51] VP     It's all about the next game now. [20:53] Pr     Do you think you can win the next game? [20:58] Ot     Does he have to be so blunt? [20:59] Ka     To be honest, our opponents are strong. [21:09] Ka     Narumiya had some rough edges last year, [21:12] Ka     but he's become very stable      over the past year. [21:17] Pr     So you're saying he's perfect? [21:33] Pr     Didn't they have a game today? [21:37] Pr     They sure work hard. [21:39] VP     Shouldn't you stop them? [21:43] Ka     They're all too excited for the game. [21:53] Ka     They've also grown over the past year. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [23:36] Yu     We couldn't beat Narumiya last year,     but we can do it this year. [23:40] Yu     Let's play our baseball until the end. [23:43] IC     A pitcher relay? [23:44] IC     It means he has many good pitchers, [23:48] IC     but it also means... [23:50] Ta     I want to tell you something. [23:52] Sa     Tanba-san. [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     At the Dorm SIGN    At the Dorm... [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:58] ---      48 - At the Dorm... Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Na     In the end, you were the only     one who didn't join me. [00:05] Na     But... [00:07] Na     Even without you, we have     the ultimate team this year. [00:11] Na     We're going to nationals. [00:20] Sh     Just live with regret for not joining us. [00:24] Sh     Ten years, or even     twenty years down the line. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [00:40] Pr     Didn't they have a game today? [00:43] Pr     They sure work hard. [00:46] VP     Shouldn't you stop them? [00:50] Ka     They're all too excited for the game. [01:00] Ka     They've also grown over the past year. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    At the Dorm... [02:50] Ch     In the end, he only threw four change-ups. [02:56] Sa     White-hair. [02:59] Ch     Three forkballs, seven sliders, [03:02] Ch     and his main pitch was a fastball. [03:05] Is     Sakurazawa's batters sucked, [03:08] Is     but he pitched, knowing full well     that we were watching. [03:16] Ch     That's a crossfire pitch     into right-handed batters. [03:19] Ch     He used that pitch well. [03:23] Ha     What's up, Eijun-kun? [03:25] Sa     Crossfire... [03:27] Sa     The name vaguely sounds familiar. [03:30] Mi     Are you serious? [03:31] Mi     You pitched it in today's game. [03:35] Sa     I did? [03:37] Mi     The last pitch you threw at Maki     in the bottom of the sixth. [03:50] Sa     That? [03:53] Mi     A southpaw-only pitch that goes     into right-handed batters' chests, [03:56] Mi     while crossing the diagonal of the plate. [03:59] Mi     That's the crossfire pitch. [04:04] Mi     You threw that, and you didn't know? [04:07] Sa     Of course I did! [04:08] Sa     The fireball's been my best pitch all along, and... [04:12] Ha     It's crossfire... [04:14] Sa     Yeah, that! [04:16] Sa     Kuroko fighter. [04:18] Ha     No. [04:21] Mi     Though that wasn't an ordinary crossfire, [04:25] Mi     he wouldn't understand,     even if I explained it to him. [04:30] Ku     You're so stupid. [04:32] Ku     I feel sorry for you, Chris-senpai. [04:35] Ch     Thanks. [04:36] Sa     M-Master! [04:39] Ry     So... [04:40] Ry     What do you think, as the only one     who got a double off Narumiya last year? [04:49] Yu     We have... [04:51] Yu     ...two batters in the front     who can disrupt the opponent. [04:57] Yu     We have batters who can     adapt to the situation, [05:00] Yu     and most importantly,     everyone knows to swing with confidence. [05:04] Yu     This year, [05:06] Yu     we'll be able to take Narumiya down. [05:15] Yu     Let's play our baseball until the end. [05:18] SS     Yeah! [05:21] S1     Wow! Look at the energy. [05:23] S2     Way to go, Captain! [05:25] S3     Yuki-kun. [05:26] S4     Let's do our best, too. [05:28] S3     Yeah. [05:32] Re     It's true. [05:33] Re     Even against Narumiya-kun, [05:35] Re     I feel like our batters will work something out. [05:39] Re     Now... [05:42] Ta     Chris, Miyuki. [05:44] Ta     I want to have a pitchers' meeting. [05:48] Ta     Can you join us? [05:51] Mi     Tanba-san is setting up a meeting? [05:54] Ch     Yeah. [05:55] Ch     Both of you and Sawamura     each gave up a run today. [06:00] Ch     I was going to do a meeting     regarding that, anyway. [06:03] Ch     Sawamura, Furuya. [06:05] Ch     Let's go. [06:06] Sa     Yes, sir! [06:07] Fu     I didn't pitch. [06:08] Ha     Furuya-kun. [06:09] Ha     Your aura is spewing. [06:11] S1     Kado. [06:13] S1     I think I'm gonna watch     the video some more. [06:15] S2     Sure. I'll stay, too. [06:17] S3     He has a lot of breaking balls,     so I'll target a specific pitch. [06:20] S4     Wanna swing together, Kenjiro? [06:23] S3     Yes, sir. [06:35] Ha     Me, too. SIGN    Let's go to nationals! [06:36] S1     Look. [06:38] S1     The brass band made it for us. [06:40] Is     Wow! A thousand cranes! [06:43] Is     That's a lot. [06:45] S1     Anyway, we're gonna be done for the night. [06:48] Is     Wait, managers. [06:50] Is     Thanks for everything you do. [06:53] Is     Let's keep working hard for two more days. [06:56] S1     Isashiki-kun. [06:58] S2     Senpai. [07:04] S2     We'll be cheering for you guys all the way! [07:07] Yu     It's not just two more days, Jun. [07:09] Yu     We've gotta go even— [07:11] Is     Shut up! [07:12] Is     For now! [07:13] Is     It's actually your job to say this, you know? [07:17] Is     I'm saying this 'cause you're a shy boyー [07:19] Yu     You won't have much of a summer break. [07:21] Yu     I hope you're ready. [07:23] Is     Stop getting ahead of yourself! [07:27] Yu     Until the end of August. [07:28] Is     That'd mean going all the way in nationals! [07:31] Ma     Well, that's true. [07:35] Yu     We have two batters in the front     who can disrupt the opponent. [07:41] Ku     I won't let you down. [07:44] Ku     Ryo-san, are you free— [07:54] Ku     Ryo-san? SIGN    Inashiro Vocational High School Baseball Team Dormitory [08:08] Na     I'm so sleepy. [08:10] Na     Can I sleep now? [08:12] I1     It's only eight. [08:14] Ha     Only if you've memorized     the data on the Seido batters. [08:18] Ha     The average score for their     past three games is 7.7 runs. [08:22] Ha     Unlike our previous opponents, [08:23] Ha     their batters are at a national level. [08:26] Na     Then let's just say it's     a pre-show for nationals. [08:30] Ha     That kind of overconfidence will cost us— [08:32] Na     First batter. [08:33] Na     Kuramochi's speed is     something to worry about, [08:36] Na     but he's not a threat if he doesn't get on base. [08:38] Na     Kominato-san, who's up next, is the real threat. [08:41] Na     He can hit any pitch. [08:43] Na     Third, Isashiki-san, [08:45] Na     often swings from the first pitch, even if it's a ball. [08:49] Na     Masuko-san, in the five-hole position,      is good against fastballs. [08:52] Na     I also need to worry about Kazuya [08:53] Na     if he's up when Seido is in a position to score. [08:56] Na     But... [08:57] Na     The biggest threat on their team [08:59] Na     is their clean-up and captain, Tetsu-san. [09:02] Na     He got a clean one off me last year, too, [09:06] Na     If I can get him out, [09:08] Na     we can build momentum. [09:12] Na     Do I need to know anything else? [09:16] Ha     That's good. [09:19] Ha     Make sure you get a massage before you sleep. [09:21] Na     Okey dokey. [09:29] I1     When did Mei read up on Seido's batters? [09:33] I2     He has a good grasp on each of them. [09:36] Ha     He likes keeping tabs     on the batters he wants to face. [09:41] Ha     He leaves everyone else to me, though. [09:45] I1     Wow! That's rough. [09:46] Ha     I'm used to it now. [09:50] Ha     Still, [09:51] Ha     he never even thought [09:56] Ha     about being in the catcher's     shoes last year. [10:02] IM     Will they come with Tanba     as their first pitcher? [10:09] IC     I'm not sure. [10:11] IC     Tanba occasionally throws meatballs. [10:15] IC     I wonder what Coach Kataoka's view on that is. [10:20] IC     Still, [10:22] IC     I'm impressed he's made a comeback     after that pitch to his face. [10:26] IM     I'm sure they'll be switching pitchers often. [10:30] IC     A pitcher relay. [10:33] IC     You could say it's only possible     with an abundance of good pitchers, [10:38] IC     but it also means that they don't     have a pitcher who can carry a game. [10:44] IC     If we crush Seido's pitchers, we can win. [10:53] Ch     This is something for all of you. [10:55] Ch     Four balls. [10:58] Ch     Many times, a four-ball walk leads to a run. [11:02] Ch     Tanba, you were pitching carefully, [11:05] Ch     but you still made mistakes. [11:09] Ch     Kawakami, you became too careful     and gave up two walks. [11:13] Ch     Sawamura, you let the first batter walk, [11:15] Ch     and that led to a run. [11:19] Mi     The batters are able to hit      your pitches to the outfield. [11:24] Mi     You should avoid giving batters     a free pass to the base. [11:33] Sa     Hit to the outfield. [11:36] (Flashback) Mi     That only made your pitch     harder to time, [11:39] (Flashback) Mi     and it didn't make your pitch     any faster or heavier. [11:43] (Flashback) Mi     You're only starting out as a pitcher. [11:48] Mi     Are you listening, stupid? [11:50] Sa     Shut up! [11:55] Ta     I want to tell you something. [11:59] Ch     Tanba. SIGN     – July 30th – SIGN    Tokyo Hachioji                    – Inashiro's Private Field – SIGN    Ambitious [12:18] R1     Wow! [12:20] R1     There are a lot of people here     checking them out before the final. [12:24] R1     A lot of reporters, too. [12:26] R1     The perks of being famous with a long history. [12:30] R1     Is something wrong? [12:32] R2     Look at the pitchers throwing     for batting practice. [12:35] R2     A fastball pitcher is throwing     from a meter closer, [12:40] R2     and they have a sidearm righty, [12:44] R2     a lefty with a weird form, [12:47] R2     and the machine's throwing     a big curveball. [12:53] R1     That's... [12:55] R1     ...the style of Seido's four pitchers. [12:58] R2     A practice only possible at Inashiro     because they have so many players. [13:01] R2     They're going to be well prepared     against Seido's pitcher relay. [13:08] R2     Not to mention, they have     a lot of unique batters this year. [13:13] Ca     Let's do this, golden rookie. [13:17] R2     The lead-off man who disrupts     the opponent with his legs [13:20] R2     and a tricky batting style, [13:22] R2     Carlos Toshiki Kamiya,     center fielder. [13:26] Sh     One out and runner on second. [13:29] Sh     Right fielder's backed up. [13:31] R2     Bunt and run. [13:33] R2     An all-around prodigy. [13:36] R2     Katsuyuki Shirakawa,     shortstop and two-hole. [13:41] R2     Hideaki Yoshizawa,     third baseman and three-hole. [13:44] R2     He can create opportunities     with his sharp swing. [13:49] R2     The four- and five-holes are Inashiro's battery. [13:53] Ha     Mei, get in the bullpen. [13:55] Na     I wanted to do more batting. [13:58] R2     Captain and catcher,     Masatoshi Harada, [14:01] R2     and their ace, Mei Narumiya. [14:04] R1     There's no room to breathe in this lineup. [14:08] R2     That's not all. [14:10] R2     Even if you make it this far, [14:13] R2     they have Riku Yamaoka,     who's a powerful batter, [14:17] R2     and Tsubasa Hirai,     who's an overall good batter. [14:21] R1     That's a lot of tough match-ups. [14:24] R1     Seido's pitchers are constantly     going to have their backs to the wall. [14:29] R2     No. [14:30] R2     The batters will also     have their backs to the wall. [14:33] R2     You can't win unless you score, after all. [14:37] R3     Narumiya-kun, how are you doing? [14:39] R4     Anything to say about tomorrow's game? [14:41] R5     You faced them in the semifinal last year. [14:46] Na     My only goal is to be the best in Japan. [14:49] Na     I'll start with Tokyo, I suppose! [14:53] Ha     Don't get cocky. [14:55] I1     There goes Mei-san with his big mouth. [14:59] I1     He's only putting pressure on himself. [15:02] I2     Itsuki, [15:03] I2     get ready for a fastball! [15:05] I1     Okay, Iguchi-san. [15:11] I1     Nice throw. [15:12] I1     It's very fast! [15:16] I1     Iguchi-san doesn't see the light     of day with Mei-san around, [15:19] I1     but he's a great pitcher, too. [15:21] I1     He'd be the ace if he wasn't on this team. [15:26] I1     Nice throw! [15:27] I1     You're on a roll! [15:32] Na     Masa-san, let's get in the bullpen! [15:35] Na     Hurry! [15:36] Ha     He's your teammate. Don't get worked up. [15:39] Na     Iguchi-san, I'm not gonna lose. [15:42] I2     It only sounds like sarcasm from you. [15:44] I1     You're the ace already. [15:48] R2     Coach Kunitomo. [15:56] R2     Narumiya-kun is known as     the best in Kanto, at the moment, [16:00] R2     but he didn't pitch some games     last autumn due to some problems, I believe. [16:05] R2     Was it because of that loss in nationals? [16:12] R2     The summer nationals last year. [16:19] R2     He pitched in both the first     and second games as a reliever, [16:23] R2     and everyone in the nation began     to acknowledge him already as just a first-year. [16:27] R2     Then the third game happened     against Yatsuhiro Technical High School. SIGN    Yatsuhiro Inashiro [16:30] R2     He got on the mound from the sixth inning, [16:32] R2     and in the top of the eighth     with the game tied at 2-2, [16:35] R2     one out, and a runner on third... [16:41] Na     No use making that face. [16:44] Na     I can tell you guys are going for a squeeze. [16:50] Na     Knew it! [16:52] Na     Masa-san! [17:05] R2     He knew the squeeze was coming,     but he threw way too wide. [17:10] R2     That single run decided the game, [17:13] R2     and Inashiro's nationals     ended in the third round. [17:18] R2     He ended everyone's summer. [17:22] R2     I heard he cried in front     of everyone after the game. [17:30] IC     Yes, after nationals, [17:33] IC     he broke his form and suffered greatly. [17:37] IC     However, Iguchi was able to grow in that time, [17:43] IC     and a snooty first-year was forced [17:47] IC     to face the harsh reality of baseball. [17:51] Na     Masa-san! Fastball coming! [17:57] IC     There's nothing like playing in nationals. [18:00] IC     Some things, you can only learn by being there. [18:04] IC     In that sense, it was a great experience for him. [18:09] R2     Experience. [18:12] (Flashback) IC     There's no better place     for players to grow than nationals. [18:16] (Flashback) IC     If possible, I'd love to take     them there every year. [18:23] R2     He raised Mahara High School in Tochigi [18:25] R2     to a national quarterfinalist     school in just five years, [18:28] R2     and ten years ago, [18:29] R2     he took the coaching position here,     his home school. [18:34] R2     Fourteen national qualifications,     including both summer and spring seasons. [18:38] R2     The coach who was employed     by the school to strengthen their baseball team. [18:42] R2     That's Hiroshige Kunitomo. [18:45] R2     Great players gathered around his achievements, [18:49] R2     and the coach wishes for the growth     of the players more than anyone else. [18:55] R2     "It won't be a surprise     if we make nationals." [19:00] R2     Everyone on the team has     that mentality, along with pride. [19:04] R2     This is what makes the Inashiro     baseball team and their long history. [19:10] Na     Change-up coming up next. [19:12] Ha     Stop feeding the reporters     with too much material! [19:15] Na     Look at this angle. Take a picture! [19:19] Na     Ready? [19:21] R2     Seido is trying to make nationals     after being away for six years, [19:25] R2     and this team will be yet another     huge obstacle they'll have to face. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [19:37] Sa     Yes! [19:38] Sa     That was a great strike! [19:41] Ch     Just barely a ball. [19:44] Ch     However... [19:45] Ch     It was a good aggressive pitch. [19:47] Sa     And a compliment comes out! [19:50] Ch     What Tanba told him yesterday     must be lifting his spirit. [19:56] (Flashback) Ta     I want to tell you something. [19:59] (Flashback) Ta     I was entrusted with the ace number, [20:02] (Flashback) Ta     but I couldn't make the first game. [20:07] (Flashback) Ta     Kawakami, Furuya, and Sawamura. [20:10] (Flashback) Ta     Thanks to all your efforts, [20:12] (Flashback) Ta     I was able to stand on the mound again. [20:17] Ka     Tanba-san. SIGN    National Champions [20:20] Ta     For the final, [20:23] Ta     whoever's on the mound     at that time is the ace! [20:26] Ta     That's how we should all pitch! [20:31] Ch     Tanba. [20:34] Mi     Tanba-san. [20:36] EE     Yes, sir! [20:38] Ka     We'll do our best! [20:40] Fu     The ace. [20:44] Sa     The ace. [20:52] Ch     Sawamura. [20:53] Sa     Yes? [20:54] Ch     One out, runners on first and third. [20:56] Ch     What's your pitch? [21:05] Sa     Who's the batter? [21:10] Ch     The clean-up at Inashiro, Harada. [21:24] (Flashback) Mi     The batters are able to hit      your pitches to the outfield. [22:00] Sa     My best pitch. [23:36] Ta     I just do the best I can do right now. [23:38] Ka     I won't let the team down. [23:40] Fu     I can finally pitch. [23:42] Az     The dream I couldn't achieve     is in your hands now. [23:46] Az     You guys had better make nationals! [23:47] Sa     Y-You're! [23:49] Sa     The person I completely     shut down before! [23:51] Az     Are you trying to pick a fight, twerp? [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     A Nostalgic Face. SIGN     A Nostalgic Face [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 49 - A Nostalgic Face Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Is     Wait, managers. [00:03] Is     Thanks for everything you do. [00:06] Is     Let's keep working hard for two more days. [00:09] S1     Isashiki-kun... [00:10] S2     Senpai! [00:13] Ku     Ryo-san, are you free— [00:21] Ku     Ryo-san? SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field SIGN    A Nostalgic Face [02:04] C1     Those are some nice hits. [02:06] C2     That's going at around 150 km/h, right? [02:14] C3     Narumiya-kun's max is 148 km/h      and he's a southpaw. [02:17] C3     If they can't hit his pitches,     it won't even be a game. [02:26] Ka     Sakai. [02:27] Ka     You're still trying too hard to make contact. [02:29] Ka     You have to swing the bat all the way. [02:33] Ka     Listen up! [02:34] Ka     If you can't swing with confidence, [02:36] Ka     it'll only give momentum to the opponent! [02:38] Ka     You have to swing the bat all the way through! [02:40] Ka     Even if that means you get struck out. [02:41] SS     Yes, sir! [02:45] Sa     Got it! [02:47] Sa     So close! [02:49] Sa     Just a hair lower! [02:52] Ot     W-Well, his swing is nice. [02:54] Ka     Yeah. [02:58] C1     Look at Furuya! [03:00] C2     Impressive. [03:01] C2     His batting's good, too. [03:03] Fu     I want to pitch in the bullpen. [03:09] Sa     Harucchi! [03:12] Sa     Damn, you lucky boy. [03:14] Mi     Sawamura! Bunt! [03:19] Ma     That's good! [03:20] S1     Look how slow that's rolling. [03:22] S1     That's off a 150 km/h pitch. [03:24] S2     How can he tap it like that? [03:27] S3     Are you serious? [03:28] S4     Can he bunt off anything? [03:30] Ma     Oh, no. [03:31] Ma     I can't believe I'm so impressed by him. [03:33] Ka     It's because he's not afraid of the pitch. [03:36] S1     That can't be the only reason. [03:38] Ha     Good job! [03:39] Ha     You're the bunt master! SIGN    Not good at bunts [03:43] Is     Just bunt every at-bat! [03:46] Sa     Wh-What? [03:50] C1     These guys are surprisingly relaxed. [03:53] C2     Well, there's only one more game,     no matter what happens. [03:57] C2     So they just have to go all out. [04:00] Sa     Damn you all! [04:02] Sa     It's about time I showed you my true power. [04:05] Ka     Don't swing. [04:06] Ka     Just practice your bunts. [04:08] Sa     B-But, General! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [04:18] Ka     Field practice starts after lunch. [04:20] Ka     Go eat, then come back here at one. [04:22] SS     Yes, sir! [04:24] C1     Good luck! [04:25] C2     We'll be there tomorrow! [04:27] Ta     Furuya, Sawamura. [04:30] Ta     Let's look through the data on Inashiro while we eat. [04:35] Sa     Yes, sir! [04:36] Sa     Lunch and meeting, sir? [04:38] Ha     Did you have to say that? [04:42] Mi     Having Tanba-san in charge of the pitchers [04:43] Mi     takes a load of our shoulders. [04:47] Ch     Yeah. [04:49] Ch     We've made it this far with a four-pitcher relay. [04:54] (Flashback) Ta     Whoever's on the mound at that time is the ace! [04:57] (Flashback) Ta     That's how we should all pitch! [05:02] Ch     And he knows that more than anyone. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:10] Ch     We need to watch out      for their first and second batters. [05:13] Ta     Yeah. [05:14] Ta     I'm sure they'll try for steals, too. [05:17] Ch     And we definitely need      to watch out for their cleanup, [05:22] Ch     but the scariest thing     about Inashiro's batters... [05:24] Ch     ...is their attachment toward victory. [05:26] Sa     Attachment? [05:28] Ch     Yeah. [05:30] Ch     Last year, [05:32] Ch     the game was decided by a squeeze     play from their cleanup. [05:37] Sa     From their cleanup? [05:40] Ch     In order to score,      they'll even make their cleanup bunt. [05:45] Ch     Some of the best players     in the country come at you as a team [05:49] Ch     to make sure they score      when there's a chance. [05:54] Mi     In other words, [05:55] Mi     they're the team that knows how     to play so that they won't lose. [06:04] Ch     Anyway, we can't give them any four-ball walks. [06:09] Ch     Let's check on everyone's pitching     in the bullpen after lunch. [06:12] Sa     Yeah! [06:14] Ta     I'll just do the best I can do right now. [06:18] Ka     I won't let the team down. [06:23] Fu     I can finally pitch. [06:29] Mi     What's wrong, Sawamura? [06:34] Sa     Not giving up four-ball walks is important for sure, [06:37] Sa     but people can easily hit     my pitch to the outfield, right? [06:41] Sa     You were right,      and I gave up a hit yesterday, too. [06:48] Mi     What? [06:49] Mi     Did you lose your confidence again? [06:51] Sa     No, I didn't! [06:53] Sa     And what do you mean "again"? [06:55] Sa     I know tomorrow's the game, [06:57] Sa     and I may be saying something stupid, [06:59] Sa     but can I say something? [07:04] Sa     I want to learn breaking balls. [07:11] Mi     Well, time to get back to practice. [07:14] Ch     Yeah. [07:15] [SONG] On-screen     Rejected [07:16] Sa     Wait! [07:18] [SONG] On-screen     Seido High School Practice Field [07:24] Az     Hey, managers. [07:26] Az     Can you help me out a bit? [07:27] M1     Y-Yes, sir! [07:29] M2     Are there still more? [07:30] Az     Of course! [07:31] Az     Who do you think I am? [07:34] Az     There are plenty more in the car! [07:37] Az     This is a gift from me to the guys. [07:40] Az     It's the least I can do for them! [07:44] C1     H-Hey, isn't that... [07:46] C2     No doubt about it. [07:49] C2     He's the cleanup from last year. [07:51] C2     Kiyokuni Azuma, third-round draft pick      for the pro league. [07:56] Is     Azuma-senpai! [07:57] Is     It's Azuma-senpai! [08:01] Az     Hey, Isashiki. [08:03] Is     How've you been? [08:04] S1     Hello. [08:05] S2     Hello. Hello. Hello. [08:07] C1     Why's a pro here? [08:09] C1     Aren't they in season? [08:11] C2     I heard Azuma's trying     to lose weight in second-string. [08:14] C2     He needs to lose 10 kg, or he can't play. [08:17] C3     Seriously? [08:18] Is     Azuma-senpai, did you get bigger? [08:21] Is     How did you get fat after going pro? [08:23] Az     Shut up! [08:24] Az     It's from all the stress of not playing! [08:29] Is     Did you say hi to the coach already? [08:32] Az     Yeah, well... [08:34] Az     He just told me to lose weight. [08:37] Az     Stop asking me questions! [08:40] Az     This is your year! [08:50] Az     The dream I couldn't achieve [08:54] Az     is in your hands now. [09:00] Is     Azuma-senpai. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [09:04] Az     You guys'd better make it to nationals! [09:12] Mi     Next, splitter. [09:17] Mi     Slide step! [09:29] Mi     Not bad. [09:31] Mi     He's throwing low, [09:32] Mi     and thanks to the break he got,     his pitches have power. [09:37] Mi     All right, that's enough. [09:39] Fu     Already? [09:40] Mi     Tomorrow's the game. [09:42] Mi     Your biggest problem is stamina, remember? [09:49] Mi     Nice pitch! [09:53] Mi     Tanba-san's pitch is looking good. [09:55] Mi     Yeah. [09:57] Mi     Though he still has some     slip-ups here and there. [10:01] Mi     The batters were waiting     for his slip-ups in the last game, [10:04] Mi     but being able to pitch through five innings [10:06] Mi     should've given him some confidence. [10:10] Mi     The condition of his pitch is important, [10:11] Mi     but it's more important     that he has his eyes set forward. [10:16] Mi     I'm more worried about... [10:21] Ka     Shoot! Sorry! [10:23] S1     Don't worry! [10:24] S1     Your speed's looking good! [10:25] S1     Just a little higher! [10:29] Mi     He's been pitching in every game as the closer. [10:35] Mi     Nori might be the most mentally     fatigued out of anyone here. [10:41] Ot     He's able to consistently throw low. [10:45] Re     He might be pitching a little too cautiously. [10:52] Ka     Yeah. [10:55] Mi     At this point, it's more about     the heart than the technique. [10:58] Mi     How strong and confident     can you be on the mound? [11:02] Mi     That's what's key, Nori. [11:07] Sa     Yes! [11:08] Sa     Perfect! [11:09] Sa     I'm scared for my own sake! [11:13] Sa     Why aren't we playing for real today? [11:16] Ch     That was a ball. [11:18] Ka     Are you trying to hit me? [11:21] Sa     What are you talking about? [11:22] Sa     My mind's set right down the middle. [11:24] Ka     That's even worse! [11:25] Ot     Well, he has energy. [11:27] Ot     But that's all. [11:31] (Flashback) Sa     I want to learn breaking balls. [11:35] Ch     Next, four-seamer. [11:37] Sa     Yes, sir. [11:44] Ch     His form's starting to look consistent. [11:48] Ch     Nice pitch, Sawamura. [11:50] Sa     Oh, not at all. [11:51] Sa     I've still got a lot to do. [11:53] Sa     I'm sorry I'm such a newbie. [11:56] Ka     That's the wrong reaction. [11:58] Mi     Chris-senpai, it's about     what Sawamura said at lunch. [12:02] Ch     I know. [12:03] Ch     If he could learn a breaking ball overnight, [12:06] Ch     I would've done it long ago. [12:10] Mi     No. [12:13] Mi     I'm not sure what was     on his mind when he said it, [12:17] Mi     but in yesterday's game... SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [12:22] Mi     Sawamura, come here! [12:25] Sa     What is it? [12:28] Mi     You said you wanted to learn breaking balls. [12:31] Mi     What did you have in mind? [12:38] Mi     All right, I get it. [12:40] Mi     We'll listen this time. [12:43] Mi     He's still mad we ignored him? [12:46] Sa     They didn't even give me a chance at lunch. [12:50] Sa     A cutter. [12:54] Sa     Well... [12:55] Sa     A cutter's a type of moving fastball, right? [12:59] Sa     It's not just a random break     but an intended break, [13:03] Sa     and you make batters jam an inside pitch      to get them out with grounders. [13:07] Sa     I thought if I could jam     the batters even more, [13:11] Sa     I could avoid having     the ball go into the outfield. [13:16] Sa     That's what I was thinking. [13:19] Mi     I see. [13:21] Mi     So he's got Sanada from Yakushi on his mind. [13:24] Mi     Not bad. [13:26] Mi     Not bad coming from you, Sawamura. [13:31] Mi     The crossfire pitch you threw in the last game... [13:35] Mi     ...was basically a cutter. [13:39] Ka     Seriously? [13:42] Mi     If you already have it thought out     in your head, then it should be easy. [13:46] Mi     Remember what you did     that time and try to throw it. [13:51] Mi     Kanemaru, can you go in     as a right-handed batter? [13:54] Ka     Y-Yes, sir. [13:56] Ch     He grows in every game. [14:00] Ch     He's quickly getting out of reach. [14:04] Az     Well, what's this? [14:05] Az     You're that disrespectful brat      from that one time. [14:09] Az     Why are you in the bullpen? [14:13] Az     Don't tell me you're on the first-string team. [14:20] Sa     Y-You're... [14:29] Sa     ...the person I completely shut down before! [14:34] Sa     Chubby-senpai! SIGN    Chubby! [14:35] Az     Chubby? [14:36] Sa     Wait. [14:38] Sa     I don't remember you being this fat. [14:40] Az     Are you trying to pick a fight, twerp? [14:43] Az     I remember you saying something     about not liking famous schools! [14:47] Az     So what are you doing at our school? [14:51] Sa     I d-don't remember any of that. [14:54] Az     Learn some respect, or I'll box     you up and send you back home! [14:59] Sa     Look how soft this is. [15:04] Mi     Azuma-senpai. [15:05] Az     What? [15:07] Mi     He's a valuable member of our team right now. [15:12] Az     What... [15:13] Sa     ...did you say? [15:16] Mi     There's a pitch we wanted to try. [15:19] Mi     Want to take a look at his pitch     from the batter's box? [15:29] Ot     Something crazy's about to happen. [15:32] Re     Not at all. [15:33] Re     He's just going to stand there. [15:36] Re     Azuma-kun and Sawamura-kun     dueled ten months ago. [15:41] Re     I wonder how Azuma-kun     will see Sawamura-kun now. [15:46] Az     Give it here! [15:46] Ka     Y-Yes, sir. [15:48] Ka     You should put on these guards. [15:53] Az     I don't need 'em! [15:54] Az     You think I can't dodge his pitch? [15:57] Ka     Azuma. [15:58] Ka     You're a professional who gets paid      to play with a healthy body. [16:03] Ka     If you're going to stand     in the box, put on the guards. [16:11] Ka     He suddenly got quiet. [16:14] Ch     Miyuki. [16:16] Ch     You want to see if it'll be     any good for tomorrow, right? [16:19] Ch     You should catch this one. [16:22] Ch     This is an important role     as the main catcher. [16:25] Mi     Chris-senpai. [16:42] Az     Hey, so you really think     he's a valuable member? [16:47] Az     I'll have to see it for myself to believe it. [16:53] Mi     There aren't many batters [16:55] Mi     who can put on so much     pressure just by standing here. [17:00] Mi     Then we won't hold back, sir. [17:05] Mi     Give me one to the inside. [17:08] Mi     Try to throw what you threw yesterday. [17:15] Sa     I just wanted to throw     a hard pitch to the inside. [17:26] Az     Are you serious? [17:27] Az     Your legs are way too closed. [17:31] Az     Can you swing your arm     all the way through like that? [17:36] Az     What? [17:37] Az     Out of the blue? [17:40] Az     And it's breaking! [17:52] SS     Azuma-senpai! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [17:54] SS     Are you okay, Azuma-san?! [17:57] S1     The guards were useless! [17:59] S2     It got his fat! [18:01] Mi     His flexible shoulder and elbow [18:04] Mi     and the twist between     his upper and lower body... [18:07] Mi     ...introduce a new kind of break     as he transfers power to the ball. [18:13] Mi     This is Sawamura's cutter. [18:17] Sa     That was it. [18:20] Sa     Chubby-senpai! [18:22] Sa     Can I throw more? [18:23] Sa     I don't want to forget what I just felt! [18:26] Sa     Thanks! [18:27] Az     Dumbass! Why don't you apologize first? [18:29] Az     And I'll kill you if you call me chubby again! [18:38] Az     I don't remember his pitch looking like this. [18:42] Az     I couldn't even react. [18:49] Ku     Ryo-san! [18:54] C1     That was solid. [18:56] C2     Those two are an amazing duo. [19:01] Ku     He's a monster. [19:05] (Flashback) Ku     Ryo-san, your leg. [19:09] (Flashback) Ku     Did you hurt it when you     slid for home last game? [19:15] (Flashback) Ry     What's your point? [19:19] (Flashback) Ry     I hit the catcher's leg guard with my shin, [19:23] (Flashback) Ry     so it's just a little swollen. [19:25] (Flashback) Ku     A little? [19:26] (Flashback) Ry     Don't worry. [19:29] (Flashback) Ry     I'll have plenty of adrenaline flowing in a game. [19:32] (Flashback) Ry     Everyone hides minor injuries like this. [19:36] (Flashback) Ry     But... [19:38] (Flashback) Ry     If you think I'm dragging the team down, [19:41] (Flashback) Ry     you should tell the coach. [19:44] (Flashback) Ry     If it comes from my year-long partner, [19:47] (Flashback) Ry     then I can't disagree. [19:59] Ku     He's as good as always. [20:03] Ku     He may not have a big body, [20:05] Ku     but his heart is bigger than anyone's. [20:08] Ha     Nice. [20:09] Ry     Shut up. [20:11] Ku     He's only a year older than me, [20:13] Ku     but he has my full respect. [20:16] Ku     He's been teaching me so much this year. [20:23] Az     Man, that was quite a misfortune. [20:25] Az     That kid just kept hitting me nonstop. [20:29] Re     Aren't you glad you had guards on? [20:31] Az     It's not a laughing matter! [20:33] Ka     You suck at dodging. [20:35] Ka     You're gonna have a hard time in the future. [20:40] Fu     Excuse me. [20:42] Fu     Please stand for me. [20:44] Az     Who are you? [20:46] Ch     Azuma-senpai. [20:47] Ch     How was Sawamura's pitch? [20:50] Az     Hey, Chris. [20:51] Az     I heard you've been healing pretty well. [20:54] Az     You don't look like a dead man anymore. [20:59] Az     I have to say, his pitch is peculiar, [21:02] Az     and he's a different kid from a year ago. [21:05] Az     But he's still very rough. [21:08] Az     I can't imagine him     wearing the ace number. [21:14] Ch     You're quite a harsh judge. [21:15] Az     Are you kidding? [21:16] Az     Do you even know what the third-years     were like in their first year? [21:22] Az     You were head and shoulders above the rest, [21:24] Az     but everyone else was just trash. [21:28] Ch     Compared to you, everyone's trash－ [21:30] Az     No way. [21:31] Az     They were actually really bad. [21:34] Fu     The third-years used to be trash? [21:39] Az     How much you can improve is really up to you. [21:49] Az     Tell him I said that. [21:55] Ka     It's time you improved, too. [21:58] Az     He's merciless. [22:00] Sa     Yeah! [23:36] Re     You can't believe what Azuma-kun said? [23:38] Re     The third-years were once     first-years, too, you know? [23:41] Re     No one's reliable from the very start. [23:43] Fu     What do you mean? [23:44] Az     These guys are a joke. [23:46] Az     They have no future. [23:47] Is     I'm not quitting! [23:48] Is     I can't just give up! [23:50] Yu     In order to survive, [23:52] Yu     we can only keep our chins up. [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Footsteps to Tomorrow. SIGN    Footsteps to Tomorrow [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 50 - Footsteps to Tomorrow Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] Az     I have to say, his pitch is peculiar, [00:05] Az     and he's a different kid from a year ago. [00:08] Az     But he's still very rough. [00:10] Az     I can't imagine him     wearing the ace number. [00:16] Ch     You're quite a harsh judge. [00:17] Az     Are you kidding? [00:18] Az     Do you even know what the third-years     were like in their first year? [00:24] Az     You were head and shoulders above the rest, [00:26] Az     but everyone else was just trash. [00:30] Ch     Compared to you, everyone's trash— [00:32] Az     No way. [00:33] Az     They were actually really bad. [00:36] Fu     The third-years used to be trash? [00:40] Az     How much you can improve is really up to you. [00:50] Az     Tell him I said that. SIGN    Footsteps to Tomorrow [02:35] S1     Nice pitch! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [02:40] Sa     Oh? [02:41] Sa     Did he leave? [02:43] Ch     Yeah. [02:44] Ch     He left you a few words. [02:46] Sa     I haven't apologized for hitting him yet. [02:51] Ch     Kawakami. [02:52] Ch     He left you words, too. [02:54] (Flashback) Az     I only yell at people I like. [02:58] (Flashback) Az     He's a good pitcher, [03:00] (Flashback) Az     so he should pitch with more confidence. [03:03] Ka     Azuma-san. [03:09] Ka     Chris. [03:11] Ka     Have all the pitchers stretch. [03:13] Ka     They're done. [03:15] Ch     Yes, sir. [03:19] Ka     Yuki! [03:20] Ka     Pre-game field practice! [03:22] Ka     Pretend it's the real thing! [03:24] Yu     Yes, sir! [03:25] Ku     Let's go! [03:27] Is     Let's go! [03:29] SS     Let's do this! [03:49] Mi     Outfield! [03:50] Mi     To second base! [03:51] Mi     Let's go! [03:56] Is     Got it! [03:58] Is     Here! [04:05] Mi     Infield! [04:06] Mi     To first base! [04:06] SS     First base! [04:14] Ku     Got it! [04:21] Sa     Wow! This is intense! [04:24] Ku     Yeah! [04:25] Mi     Infield, double play! [04:45] (Flashback) Az     You were head and shoulders above the rest, [04:48] (Flashback) Az     but everyone else was just trash. [04:53] Fu     These people were trash? [04:59] Re     You can't believe what     Azuma-kun said, can you? [05:05] Re     You've only seen them as third-years, [05:08] Re     so it may be unimaginable for you, [05:11] Re     but what he said is true. [05:17] Re     "The hopeless year." [05:20] Re     When they joined our team, [05:23] Re     that's what some people called it. [05:27] Sa     "Hopeless"? [05:29] Sa     What are you talking about? [05:31] Re     The third-years are human, too. [05:36] Re     No one is great from the start. SIGN    - Spring – Two Years Ago - [05:50] (Flashback) Sa     Ichiro Sakai from Kazama Junior High! [05:53] (Flashback) Sa     I want to play outfield! [05:55] (Flashback) Sa     I'll do my best! [05:57] (Flashback) S1     Okay, next! [05:59] (Flashback) Is     Sir! [06:00] (Flashback) Is     Jun Isashiki from     Ayagami Senior League! [06:02] (Flashback) Is     I want to be a pitcher! [06:05] (Flashback) Is     Nomo is my hero! [06:07] (Flashback) Is     The first baseman I like is Ochiai! [06:09] (Flashback) Is     The second baseman is Nishi! [06:10] (Flashback) Is     The third baseman is Nakamura!     The shortstop— [06:12] (Flashback) S1     Wait a minute! [06:13] (Flashback) S1     Are you going to do that     for all the positions? [06:15] (Flashback) Is     May I not? [06:16] (Flashback) S1     We don't care about you that much just yet! [06:19] (Flashback) Is     I'm sorry, sir! [06:22] Is     Stop staring! [06:23] Is     Stop staring! [06:25] (Flashback) S1     Next! [06:26] (Flashback) Ma     Tohru Masuko from Oura Junior High! [06:29] (Flashback) Ma     I want to play infield! [06:31] (Flashback) Ma     I gained 10 kg from cramming! [06:33] (Flashback) S1     I don't want to hear your excuse! [06:35] (Flashback) Ta     ...ro Tanba from... High. [06:39] (Flashback) S1     You're so quiet for how big you are. [06:43] (Flashback) Ry     Ryosuke Kominato from     Yoko Junior High! [06:46] (Flashback) Ry     I want to play infield! [06:47] (Flashback) Ry     I won't lose to people who are just big! [06:51] (Flashback) Yu     Tetsuya Yuki from Akado Junior High! [06:53] (Flashback) Yu     I don't care where I play! [06:55] (Flashback) Yu     I can play anywhere! [06:57] (Flashback) S1     Well said. [06:59] (Flashback) Yu     My favorite TV show is Lone Wolf and Cub. [07:01] (Flashback) S1     No one asked. [07:05] Is     What the hell? [07:06] Is     He totally took my idea. [07:09] (Flashback) Ch     Chris Yu Takigawa from     Marugame Senior League. [07:12] (Flashback) Ch     I'd like to play catcher. [07:15] (Flashback) S1     Oh, so this is the rookie     we've heard so much about. [07:17] (Flashback) S2     He's Animal's son, right? [07:24] (Flashback) Ta     Chris? As in... [07:27] Is     You may have everyone's attention now, [07:30] Is     but I'll be the first to join the first string! [07:33] (Flashback) S1     Hey, you! What are you doing? SIGN    Seido Practice Field [07:35] (Flashback) S1     Don't get out of line on your own! [07:37] (Flashback) S1     Get back in line! [07:38] (Flashback) Is     I'm sorry! [07:44] (Flashback) Is     What do you think? [07:45] (Flashback) Is     Like my bazooka ball? [07:47] (Flashback) S1     They're nowhere near the strike zone, idiot! [07:50] (Flashback) Re     He has a strong shoulder, [07:52] (Flashback) Re     but with his lack of ball control, [07:53] (Flashback) Re     he can't really play pitcher. [07:59] (Flashback) Ta     Oh, I'm sorry. [08:01] (Flashback) S1     Don't apologize every time, Tanba. [08:03] (Flashback) S1     You're much closer to the zone than your neighbor! [08:07] (Flashback) Ta     O-Okay. [08:09] (Flashback) Ta     I'm sorry. [08:13] (Flashback) S1     What do you mean you can     play anywhere, Yuki? [08:16] (Flashback) S1     You can't play anywhere! [08:18] (Flashback) Yu     Odd. [08:19] (Flashback) S1     It's not the glove's fault! [08:21] (Flashback) S2     Miyauchi, you need more muscle. [08:24] (Flashback) S2     You're gonna get smashed away by the runner. [08:26] (Flashback) S3     Drink some protein, man. [08:29] (Flashback) S4     Aren't those a little too big for you? [08:31] (Flashback) Ry     Don't worry. [08:32] (Flashback) Ry     I'll grow into them soon enough. [08:35] (Flashback) S1     First-years! [08:36] (Flashback) S1     I still see some balls out! [08:38] (Flashback) S2     Make sure you clean them up! [08:39] (Flashback) Ot     A-Are they going to be okay? [08:46] Is     Damn it. [08:47] Is     I just want to pitch. [08:49] Yu     I need to work on my fielding. [08:51] Ry     It's hard to move in these. [08:55] Ma     Meat bun... Red bean bun... [08:58] Ta     I need to look people in the eyes when I talk. [09:03] (Flashback) Az     You'd better eat it all! [09:05] (Flashback) S1     What's wrong, first-years? [09:06] (Flashback) S1     Your chopsticks aren't moving! [09:07] (Flashback) S1     You don't need to eat! [09:19] Is     I'm so sore. [09:24] (Flashback) Ka     What's wrong, boys? [09:26] (Flashback) Ka     Come in and enjoy the bath like Yuki here. [09:34] (Flashback) M1     Good job, everyone! [09:37] (Flashback) Is     Wow! Did you make this, managers? [09:39] (Flashback) Is     Looks delicious! [09:41] (Flashback) M1     Well... [09:43] (Flashback) M1     Those were done by the senior managers. [09:45] (Flashback) M1     These are from me. [09:49] (Flashback) Is     This'll definitely get me through the day! [09:54] (Flashback) M1     There are plenty more,     so eat as much as you'd like! [09:56] (Flashback) Az     Yeah, don't hold back! [09:58] (Flashback) Az     Practice is far from over. [10:00] (Flashback) Is     Yes, sir. [10:01] (Flashback) S1     He's gonna puke. [10:02] (Flashback) S2     For sure. [10:03] (Flashback) S3     He's dead. [10:04] (Flashback) S4     Poor kid. [10:06] (Flashback) SS     You need to stop eating! [10:11] Is     Crap. [10:12] Is     I ate too much. [10:16] (Flashback) Is     In the end, he joined the first string first. [10:20] (Flashback) Az     Hey, Chris! [10:23] (Flashback) Az     You're gonna have a hard time on this team. [10:26] (Flashback) Az     Your year's full of losers. [10:33] (Flashback) Az     Those guys are terrible. [10:35] (Flashback) Az     They're hopeless. [10:46] Ch     I wouldn't say that. [11:02] Ry     If I'm going to play     baseball in high school, [11:04] Ry     I want to join a team     that aims for nationals. [11:09] (Flashback) S1     Nice, Chris. [11:11] (Flashback) S2     Nice play! [11:12] Mi     Join the first string as a first-year, [11:14] Mi     be on the starting roster as a second... [11:16] Ma     And as a third-year, [11:18] Ma     I'll go to nationals as an     essential member of the team. [11:23] Is     Don't cut me off! [11:24] (Flashback) Yu     Everyone shares the same ambition... [11:27] (Flashback) Is     And the same worry. [11:31] (Flashback) Ry     Those two are so stupid,     getting themselves more tired. [11:35] (Flashback) Ry     Don't you think? [11:37] Is     You little... [11:39] (Flashback) Is     Get back here! [11:40] (Flashback) Is     Don't run in front of me! SIGN    The first-years must     rise to the occasion SIGN    Game set! SIGN    Seido Ichidai SIGN    4-5! SIGN    Seido High School falls short of reaching the semifinals! SIGN    Their rival school, Ichidai Third High, advances to the semifinals. [12:13] Is     The first string... [12:16] Is     ...lost? [12:25] Re     The summer break begins all too early [12:27] Re     for the teams that can't reach nationals. [12:30] Re     We put together a new team immediately [12:32] Re     in preparation for next summer. [12:39] (Flashback) Re     You have a strong shoulder     and an aggressive batting style. [12:43] (Flashback) Re     Those can be a big help for the team. [12:46] Is     A-An outfielder? [12:53] Is     It's not that I thought it would be easy here. [12:59] (Flashback) Is     Please... give me some time to think. [13:16] (Flashback) S1     You okay, Sakai? [13:21] (Flashback) ---     I'm done. I can't go on. [13:25] Ta     The difference between     reality and ideal only grows. [13:33] Ry     Do we give up here? [13:37] Ry     Or... [13:39] Ry     Do we keep walking? [13:57] Sa     Isashiki. [13:59] (Flashback) Is     You're not the only one... [14:01] (Flashback) Is     ...having a tough time. [14:14] Yu     In order to survive, [14:16] Yu     we must continue walking. [14:26] (Flashback) Sa     We can't stop. [14:35] (Flashback) Ka     What are you doing? [14:37] (Flashback) Ka     Lower your hips! [14:38] (Flashback) Ka     If you can't catch it with your glove,     catch it with your body! [14:44] (Flashback) Ka     Keep your eyes on the ball! [14:49] (Flashback) Ka     Don't look around so much! [14:50] (Flashback) Ka     Focus on your pitching     when you're on the mound! [15:02] (Flashback) Ka     Are you even focused? [15:03] (Flashback) Ka     If you're not here to work,     then get off the field! [15:07] (Flashback) S1     The coach is harder than usual. [15:10] (Flashback) S2     Well, yeah. [15:12] (Flashback) S2     All the first-years are terrible. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [15:24] Is     I can't stop here. [15:27] Is     There's no way I can give up here. [15:30] Is     Sure, I'll play outfield. [15:32] Is     If that's what it takes to survive, [15:34] Is     then that's what I'll do. [15:42] Is     Yuki? [15:49] (Flashback) Is     What are you doing at this hour? [15:52] (Flashback) Is     Don't you live at home? [15:56] (Flashback) Is     Wait a minute. [15:57] (Flashback) Is     Do you do this every day? [16:01] (Flashback) S1     Hey, what do you want     for dinner tonight? [16:03] (Flashback) S2     I'm feeling like ramen. [16:08] (Flashback) Is     What? [16:09] (Flashback) Is     Five hundred swings a day? [16:12] (Flashback) Yu     Three hundred at school     and two hundred at home. [16:15] (Flashback) Is     Are you serious? [16:17] (Flashback) Yu     It's been my training regimen     since the day I decided to come here. [16:20] (Flashback) Yu     If I can't do it every day, [16:22] (Flashback) Yu     then I can't survive here. [16:25] Is     He's crazy. [16:27] (Flashback) Yu     I was thinking about doing more     once I got used to it. [16:32] (Flashback) Is     Don't do more, stupid! [16:34] (Flashback) Ry     I take it we all came to this school... [16:36] (Flashback) Ry     ...with some kind of a solid plan in mind. [16:42] (Flashback) Ry     Can we join you, too? [16:44] (Flashback) Ry     I can't sleep with my roommates snoring. [16:48] (Flashback) Is     Kominato. [16:49] (Flashback) Is     Masuko. [17:01] Re     "I want to be the best." [17:03] Re     That kind of motivation spreads like wildfire. [17:12] (Flashback) Ta     C-Could someone take a look at my towel drill? [17:32] (Flashback) Ot     Looks like they get together after     the upperclassmen finish their practice. [17:41] (Flashback) M1     Hey. [17:44] (Flashback) M1     I... made these. [17:47] (Flashback) M1     If you'd like. [17:51] (Flashback) Is     Those looks good! [17:53] (Flashback) Ka     Thank you! [17:54] (Flashback) Sa     I'm starving! [17:55] (Flashback) Ry     You got the shape down this time. [17:58] (Flashback) SS     Thanks, manager! [18:01] (Flashback) Is     Wow! This is really good! [18:04] (Flashback) Yu     Nice salt rice ball. [18:06] (Flashback) Is     Wait. [18:07] (Flashback) Is     Did you get taller, Tetsu? [18:09] (Flashback) Ry     Did you lose weight? [18:11] (Flashback) Ma     No. [18:12] (Flashback) Is     I'm back at full strength! [18:16] (Flashback) Ka     Hey, can you put cod roe in next time? [18:18] (Flashback) Ry     Tuna mayonnaise, too! [18:19] (Flashback) Yu     Bonito slices. [18:20] (Flashback) Is     Cheese for me! [18:21] (Flashback) Yu     Bonito. [18:22] (Flashback) Is     Cheese! [18:23] (Flashback) Yu     Bonito! [18:23] (Flashback) Is     Cheese! [18:24] (Flashback) Yu     Bonito! [18:25] (Flashback) Is     Cheese, you idiot! [18:25] (Flashback) M1     Okay! [18:26] (Flashback) Is     Hey, someone walk the manager home! [18:29] (Flashback) Ma     Why don't you do it? [18:30] (Flashback) Sa     You're blushing! [18:35] Re     They were able to meet people     who could encourage each other. [18:39] Re     And together, they swung every day. SIGN    Practice makes permanent [19:02] SS     Yeah! [19:08] Ot     A... home run. [19:15] Is     He did it! [19:17] Is     He really did it! [19:19] Ma     His first at-bat on his first game as a starter, [19:20] Ma     and he hits a home run? [19:22] Ta     Yuki. [19:23] Sa     That was awesome, Tetsu! [19:25] Ka     Nice home run, Tetsu! [19:27] Um     Look at his small fist pump! [19:30] Is     You've gotta be kidding me, Tetsu! [19:32] Is     We're gonna follow right behind you! [19:37] Re     Yuki-kun hit a home run in a scrimmage, [19:42] Re     and they were all so happy [19:47] Re     like they'd done it themselves. [19:51] Re     They can work hard themselves     because they acknowledge their peers. [19:56] Re     Everyone in that grade [19:58] Re     came to our team with a strong heart. [20:02] Mi     Outfield! Back home! [20:04] Fu     A strong... heart. [20:08] Sa     Of course. [20:09] Sa     It should've been obvious. [20:11] Sa     No one is good from the start. [20:18] Sa     They all got this far... [20:23] Sa     ...because they continued to work hard. [20:29] Mi     Infield! Back home! [20:33] Sa     We still have... [20:36] Sa     ...so many things to learn... [20:41] Sa     ...from these guys. [20:44] Ka     Catcher! [21:20] SS     We did everything... [21:23] SS     ...we could've done. [21:32] SS     Now, we just have to give our all... [21:35] SS     ...in tomorrow's game. [21:43] SS     After spending three years with this field, [21:48] SS     let's come back once more... [21:53] SS     ...with smiles on our faces. [21:59] SS     Thank you! [23:36] Mi     It's an all-out battle tomorrow. [23:38] Mi     We need everyone in the dugout to win. [23:40] Sa     We're going to win! [23:42] Ku     Don't yell in my ear! [23:43] Mi     He's really pumped, it looks like. [23:46] Mi     I just hope it doesn't make him tense. [23:48] Na     These guys are really annoying. [23:50] Ka     I want to take them to nationals. [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Battle Begins! SIGN    The Battle Begins! [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 51 - The Battle Begins! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Ka     That's the starting lineup     for tomorrow's game. [00:03] SS     Yes, sir! [00:05] Ka     Furuya will pitch first, [00:07] Ka     and then Tanba. [00:09] Ka     Kawakami and Sawamura, [00:10] Ka     warm up your shoulders,     if the situation calls for it. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [00:17] Sa     I will surely live up to your expectations— [00:19] Ka     Dismissed. [00:20] SS     Yes, sir! [00:22] S1     So Furuya's going to be starting. [00:24] S1     He's started in four games     this tournament, so it's only natural. [00:28] S2     Yeah, he doesn't have     much experience as a reliever. [00:32] Sa     I-I'm off the starting roster. [00:35] Ka     Sakai. [00:37] Ka     As a pinch hitter and a reliable fielder, [00:40] Ka     I'm going to need you late in the game. [00:43] Ka     Don't forget to warm up. [00:44] Sa     Y-Yes, sir! [00:49] Sa     Good luck, Kado. [00:52] Ka     Thanks. [00:54] Mi     The hardest thing in tomorrow's game [00:55] Mi     will be when to switch the pitchers. [00:58] Mi     Can Furuya start well? [00:59] Mi     Can Tanba-san perform? [01:01] Mi     If these two don't fare well, [01:04] Mi     we won't have a chance. [01:07] Mi     Especially against Mei. [01:10] Mi     Tomorrow will be an all-out game. [01:13] Mi     We're going to need everyone     in the dugout to win. SIGN    The Battle Begins! [02:48] Ch     Wait! That stretch. [02:50] Ch     Can I see it again? [02:52] Ka     Oh. Yes, sir. [02:58] S1     Like this? [02:59] S2     No! [03:00] S2     Like this! [03:01] S2     Don't be embarrassed! SIGN    Special Protein Blend [03:23] Ta     All right. SIGN    shave [03:25] Ta     Let's win! SIGN    shave [03:28] Ka     He's shaving it. [03:30] S1     Yeah. [03:33] Fu     Oh, wait. [03:35] Fu     Isashiki-senpai wanted grape. [03:37] Sa     What? Don't tell me that now! [03:39] Sa     What are we gonna do with this cola? [03:41] Sa     And why are you being used as a go-fer     when you're starting tomorrow? [03:44] Sa     Not to mention you nominated yourself! [03:46] Sa     You want me to tell them a thing or two? [03:49] Sa     We got you the drinks. [03:53] Sa     Hey! [03:54] Sa     That's my cell phone! [03:55] Sa     You're violating my privacy! [03:57] Is     What'd you say? [03:58] Is     What's wrong with checking up     on our underclassmen? [04:01] Sa     Why am I being yelled at? [04:03] Yu     It's Kuramochi. [04:04] Yu     He's interested in your girlfriend. [04:07] Ku     Tetsu-san! [04:08] Sa     Seriously? [04:09] Sa     I've told you multiple times     that she's not my girlfriend! [04:12] Ku     Then can we e-mail her and check? [04:15] Is     All right! Give me the phone. [04:16] Is     Let's send her a picture     of us manly upperclassmen. [04:20] Sa     What? [04:21] Is     Ready? [04:24] Is     Is Wakana coming tomorrow? [04:26] Ku     I wonder if Wakana went to bed already. [04:28] Is     Wakana's a good name. [04:30] Sa     You just like saying the name! [04:35] Ma     Let's go in. [04:36] Ma     Tetsu-san, can you check our swinging— [04:40] Is     You better watch your attitude! [04:44] Ma     Hey, Sawamura! [04:46] Ma     Why are you so close with the third-years? [04:48] Ma     Even I get nervous around them! [04:50] Sa     Does it look like we're close? [04:54] Ma     You're all too nice to the first-years! [04:58] Ma     Why are you only so strict with us? [05:00] Is     What are you mad about, Zono? [05:01] Ma     I'm not mad! [05:02] Is     Yes, you are! [05:06] Is     Is this what you want? [05:07] Sa     Give me a break already! [05:09] Yu     That's good. [05:13] Is     Oh, I just remembered. [05:14] Is     I heard you hit Azuma-san. [05:16] Sa     That was an unfortunate accident. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:19] Mi     Uh, guys... [05:21] Mi     Can you go back to your rooms now? SIGN    Ambition [05:30] IM     It's finally tomorrow. [05:32] IM     It's going to be a long day,     Coach Kunitomo. [05:37] IM     With so much attention on you every year, [05:39] IM     I'm sure you feel the need to perform. [05:42] IM     Once you make nationals,      things will get even crazier, [05:47] IM     but I hope we can celebrate     quietly like this again. [05:52] IM     I'm sure the kids this year     will not let you down. SIGN    Ace's Room [06:37] Ot     I knew I'd find you here. [06:40] Re     Coach, you should get some rest. [06:46] Ka     What do you think our chance     of winning tomorrow's game is? [06:52] Ka     Saying it's 50-50, I feel,     underestimates the opponent. [06:56] Ot     That's not true! [06:58] Ot     I'm sure our players will— [07:00] Re     That is true. [07:02] Re     To be frank, I think it's     40-60 in their favor. [07:06] Re     I have high hopes     for our players of course, [07:08] Re     but it'll be difficult to score     so many runs off Narumiya-kun. [07:14] Re     It'll all depend on our pitchers. [07:17] Re     How many runs can we hold them to? [07:22] Ot     40-60 in their favor? [07:25] Re     Furuya-kun pitches     the first five innings, [07:28] Re     and Tanba-kun closes     the rest of the game. [07:31] Re     This is the most ideal outcome [07:34] Re     in order to avoid the weaknesses     of a pitcher's relay. [07:37] Re     Though, [07:38] Re     I'm sure we'll be needing Kawakami-kun     and Sawamura-kun at some point. [07:44] Ot     Playing nine innings with     just Furuya and Tanba. [07:46] Ot     True, that's the ideal outcome. [07:52] Ka     The rest will be up to     the Goddess of Victory. [07:57] Ka     It doesn't matter if it's by luck [07:59] Ka     or if we barely win. [08:01] Ka     Either way is fine. [08:07] Ka     I just want to take them to nationals. [08:17] Ot     C… [08:18] Ot     Coach. [08:24] Re     Don't worry. [08:26] Re     I'm sure [08:28] Re     the boys know how you feel. [08:36] [SONG] On-screen     Meiji Jingu Stadium     National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers SIGN    The West Tokyo Tournament Final SIGN    will begin at 1:00 PM. [08:40] [SONG] ---      [08:41] [SONG] On-screen     Today's Schedule     National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers     Inashiro Vocational vs Seido SIGN    Today will be a hot day, SIGN    so please drink plenty of water SIGN    and be wary of heat stroke while you enjoy the game. [08:57] Um     Seido will be batting in the top, [08:59] Um     and Inashiro will be     batting in the bottom. [09:02] Um     I hope to see a great     game for the final. [09:05] SC     Okay. [09:14] Yu     Let's go! [09:15] CC     Yeah! [09:18] C1     Here they come! [09:19] C1     It's Seido! [09:21] C2     Yuki! [09:23] C3     Seido! [09:24] C4     Isashiki! [09:25] C5     Tanba! [09:25] C6     This is your year! [09:26] C7     Isashiki! [09:27] C8     Tetsu-san! [09:28] C9     Kataoka-san! [09:30] C1     Inashiro's the best! [09:31] C2     Narumiya! [09:33] C3     Narumiya-kun! [09:34] C4     Inashiro's the best! [09:35] C5     Mei! [09:36] C6     Masa! [09:37] C7     Carlos! [09:38] C8     Let's go to nationals! [09:40] C9     You've got this, Coach Kunitomo! [09:42] C1     Take us to nationals again! [09:45] C2     Kataoka! [09:46] C3     Seido! [09:48] C4     Inashiro! [09:50] C5     Seido! [09:52] Ha     Look at the size of the crowd. [09:57] Sa     We're gonna win! [10:00] Ku     Don't yell right by my ears! [10:03] Sa     Sorry. [10:04] Ry     Barking dogs seldom bite. [10:07] Is     Keep it cool, stupid! SIGN    ba-dump ba-dump [10:09] Mi     Furuya, don't drink too much water     just because it's hot. [10:13] Mi     You're gonna feel sluggish. [10:17] Mi     It looks like he's really pumped up. [10:20] Mi     I just hope he'll be     relaxed when he pitches. [10:24] I1     So they're bringing Furuya out first. [10:27] I1     If they're saving Tanba for later, [10:29] I1     maybe they'll switch pitchers,     one after another, like the Yakushi game. [10:33] I2     The problem is the order. [10:36] Ma     Did you not get any sleep last night? [10:39] Ma     You've been yawning all day. [10:42] Na     Have I? [10:44] Ma     I've seen it happen now and then     since the nationals last year. [10:47] Ma     What happened that day haunts you     and keeps you awake. [10:52] Na     Don't worry. [10:54] Na     No need to be a worrywart. [10:57] Na     I was just thinking of ways to defeat them, [11:00] Na     and I got too excited to sleep. [11:06] Na     Kazuya. [11:07] Na     This... [11:10] Na     ...is the game you wanted, right? [11:14] Na     I warned you. [11:16] Na     You're gonna regret choosing that side. SIGN    The West Tokyo Qualifier final is about to get underway. SIGN    Under a blue summer sky, SIGN    both teams walk out to the field. SIGN    Inashiro is here to take their second consecutive summer title. SIGN    Seido is here to get revenge for last year SIGN    and go to nationals for the first time in six years! SIGN    They're both top-tier teams nationally! SIGN    Which one will take this game? [11:59] EE     Let's go! [12:00] EE     Yeah! [12:03] Sa     I'm gonna be there first! SIGN    The crowd welcomes both teams with a round of applause as they run out. SIGN    They're showing their respect to all the teams that have played, SIGN    and their excitement for this game. [12:16] Sa     Straight line! Just like that! [12:19] Um     Bow! [12:20] EE     Good luck! SIGN    How will this game play out? SIGN    Inashiro is defending in the top, SIGN    and the man on the mound is none other than their ace. SIGN    He has yet to give up a run this tournament. SIGN    It's Mei Narumiya, a second-year. SIGN    Their catcher is their captain and cleanup, SIGN    Masatoshi Harada, a third-year. SIGN    Something to note: SIGN    Inashiro has four second-years on the starting roster this year. [12:52] Ka     Wait for a meatball     until you're cornered. [12:56] Ka     Don't be afraid to strike out, [12:57] Ka     and swing for a specific pitch. [13:00] Ka     It's hot today. [13:01] Ka     Even Narumiya will crumble     if we make him pitch a lot. [13:08] Yu     Let's go! [13:09] SS     Yeah! [13:11] R1     How will Seido bat against Narumiya-kun,     who hasn't given up a run this tournament? [13:17] R1     That's going to be the key this game. [13:20] R2     Yeah. [13:21] R2     Inashiro has come this far     with a definitive ace, [13:23] R2     while Seido has been playing     their relay game. [13:26] Ma     Let's stay focused! [13:27] R2     There's no doubt that this game     will be decided by the pitchers. [13:28] II     Yeah! SIGN    Batting for Seido in the top of the first SIGN    is their first batter and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun. [13:39] Na     What? [13:41] Na     Batting left? [13:43] Na     I thought he was a switch-hitter. [13:47] Ma     It's easier to see a southpaw's pitch     for right-handed batters, [13:51] Ma     but he's standing on the left. [13:53] Um     Play! [13:56] Na     So you wanted to be even     a little bit closer to first? [14:00] Na     Well... [14:01] Na     It's very clear you're     going for a bunt. [14:08] Um     Ball. [14:10] Na     Huh? [14:11] Ma     It wasn't an obvious ball. [14:13] Ma     If he didn't go for that one, [14:15] Ma     maybe he's not trying to bunt. [14:18] Ka     Good. [14:20] Ka     Don't give him any easy strikes. [14:29] Na     You little... [14:30] Na     Are you going to bunt or are you not? [14:35] Um     Ball four! [14:37] Ku     Right on! [14:39] Na     You didn't swing?! [14:40] Ma     Don't walk him, stupid! [14:45] Sa     Yes! [14:46] Sa     That's the way, Kuramochi-senpai! [14:48] Sa     You can do it if you try! [14:50] A1     He got too cautious. [14:52] A2     He's the last person you want on base. [14:56] Sa     Have some confidence,     Kuramochi-senpai! [14:59] Ka     Gonna kill him later. SIGN    Second batter and second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun. [15:07] A1     A fast runner on first,      and a skilled batter in the box. [15:11] A1     Seido can do anything here. [15:13] A2     They got a runner with     no outs against Narumiya. [15:16] A2     They should play it safe     and do a sacrifice bunt. [15:21] Na     Damn it. [15:22] Na     You're taking a huge lead. [15:25] Na     Die! [15:35] Ma     Kominato's preparing for a bunt. [15:39] Ma     I'm sure they'll do a sacrifice bunt here, [15:41] Na     Damn it! [15:42] Ma     but they might try to hit while     keeping Mei distracted with the runner. [15:47] Ma     It's still the first inning. [15:48] Ma     Let's focus on the batter, Mei. [15:53] Na     I hate you guys. [15:56] Na     So much. [16:01] (Flashback) Ch     Narumiya's not very     good at pick-offs, [16:04] (Flashback) Ch     but he's good at slide stepping. [16:05] (Flashback) Ch     Getting the timing might be hard. [16:08] Ku     Slide step, huh? [16:10] Ku     I can probably steal off that. [16:12] (Flashback) Ka     Kuramochi. [16:14] (Flashback) Ka     Once you get on base, aim for     the next base like you usually do. [16:18] (Flashback) Ka     Be careful but bold. [16:20] (Flashback) Ka     Playing it too safe     won't give us the game. [16:29] I1     Steal! SIGN    Oh! He's going for the steal! [16:34] Ma     Not happening! [16:35] A1     That's suicidal. [16:37] A1     They blew their perfect chance. [16:44] Um     Safe! SIGN    And he's safe! SIGN    What a run it was! SIGN    The battery saw it coming, yet he still made it! [16:55] I1     His speed is on par with Carlos. [16:58] R1     What a bold play. [16:59] R1     It would've been detrimental     if he had gotten out! [17:03] R2     A high-risk, high-return     play from the start? [17:07] R2     No. [17:08] R2     This offensive style has     always been how they play. [17:11] R2     Even in the final, [17:12] R2     they play their own style of baseball [17:14] R2     no matter who their opponent is. [17:17] IC     No outs, and a runner on second? [17:20] Ma     Damn. [17:22] Na     Now you've done it. [17:30] S1     A bunt? [17:31] Na     That was one-handed! [17:33] Ma     Mei! First base! [17:35] Na     I know! [17:39] Um     Out! [17:43] Ka     Yeah! [17:44] Ka     Runner on third! [17:45] Ma     Ryo-san, nice bunt! SIGN    With a runner on third, Inashiro could already lose a run here! SIGN    Seido has some powerful batters lined up next. [17:57] C1     Narumiya! [17:58] C1     It's the first inning! [17:59] C2     Stay calm! [18:00] Ka     Let's go! [18:02] Ma     Jun-san! You've got this! SIGN    Batting third, center fielder, Isashiki-kun. [18:08] A1     Narumiya's not fully warmed up yet. [18:12] A1     Seido really needs a run here. [18:17] (Flashback) Ka     Aim for a specific pitch, [18:19] (Flashback) Ka     and swing from the first one. SIGN    The outfield is moving in. SIGN    Inashiro's preparing to grab an out at the plate. [18:28] Na     Shut it. [18:30] Ma     He's gonna run even on a grounder. [18:33] Ma     Squeeze, pop fly... [18:35] Ma     We may have to concede this run. [18:40] Ma     But if we can take him out, [18:41] Ma     we can build momentum. [18:45] Ma     You should know, Mei. [18:47] Ma     He's not gonna wait to swing. [18:50] Ma     Let's get aggressive. [18:54] Mi     Inashiro's battery should know     Jun-san's good at hitting right. [18:59] Mi     They won't give him any outside pitches. [19:02] Is     Give it to me! [19:04] Is     Give it to me! [19:06] Is     Come on! [19:07] Is     Give me one to the inside! [19:11] Is     Yes! [19:12] Is     Just as predicted! [19:14] Is     A slider? SIGN    He shot the first pitch up high! [19:25] Ma     We completely jammed him,     but he finished his swing. [19:29] Ma     Second! Back home! SIGN    The outfielders were defending forward. SIGN    This could be interesting. [19:32] Sa     Come on! [19:36] Is     Fall! [19:40] Na     No way! SIGN    It's on the ground! SIGN    Right between second and center! SIGN    Kuramochi steps home after seeing the hit. SIGN    Seido scores the first run! [19:52] D1     Wow! Seido's amazing. [19:54] D2     They scored so easily off Narumiya, [19:58] D2     who hasn't given up a run this tournament. [20:00] R1     That play was huge. [20:03] R2     Yeah. [20:04] R2     Kuramochi-kun's steal made this possible. [20:07] Sa     Yeah! [20:08] R1     Not to mention their next batter is... SIGN    Fourth batter and first baseman, Yuki-kun. [20:23] Ca     Well, that was quick. [20:26] I1     I guess they're not like... [20:28] I2     ...the opponents we've faced so far. [20:33] Ma     It's still the first inning. [20:35] Ma     Don't let it get to you, Mei. [20:45] Is     Tetsu! [20:46] Is     You've got this! [20:48] Is     Let's score some more— [20:51] Um     Safe! [20:52] Is     That was close. [20:56] Mi     His expression changed. [21:09] Ma     Stupid! [21:10] Ma     That's too high! [21:21] A1     Seriously? [21:22] A1     Right down the middle! [21:24] A2     To their cleanup? [21:25] A2     He's going head-to-head. [21:28] Ma     You idiot. [21:31] R1     Is this the right move? [21:34] R2     Of course it is. [21:35] R2     A pitcher who can't be aggressive here [21:38] R2     can't wear the ace number at Inashiro. [21:43] R2     But it looks more like he's... [21:48] Mi     Has Mei lost it? [21:52] Mi     In that case, [21:55] Mi     it's a perfect chance     to extend our lead. [23:35] Mi     Let's see how Furuya     can fare against these batters. [23:39] Ca     Damn, and he's still     just a first-year? [23:41] Ca     He's a monster. [23:44] Na     Why don't you throw some easy     ones like a normal first-year? [23:47] Fu     If a ball goes your way,     thank you in advance. [23:50] Sa     Don't think! [23:51] Sa     Be stupid! [23:52] Fu     Shut up. [23:54] Fu     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     I Don't Want To Lose. SIGN    I Don't Want To Lose [23:57] Fu     Let's win the national title! 52 - I Don't Want To Lose Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Ka     It doesn't matter if it's by luck [00:02] Ka     or if we barely win. [00:04] Ka     Either way is fine. [00:11] Ka     I just want to take them to nationals. [00:21] Ot     C... [00:22] Ot     Coach. [00:30] IM     It's finally tomorrow. [00:32] IM     It's going to be a long day,     Coach Kunitomo. [00:37] IM     I'm sure the kids this year     will not let you down. SIGN    Ace's Room SIGN    Inashiro is here to take their second consecutive summer title. SIGN    Seido is here to get revenge for last year SIGN    and go to the nationals for the first time in six years! SIGN    They're both top-tier teams nationally! SIGN    Which one will take this game? [01:08] EE     Let's go! [01:09] EE     Yeah! SIGN    The crowd welcomes both teams with a round of applause as they run out. [01:27] A1     Seriously? [01:29] A1     Right down the middle! [01:30] A2     To their cleanup? [01:31] A2     He's going head-to-head. [01:33] R2     A pitcher who can't be aggressive here [01:35] R2     can't wear the ace number at Inashiro. [01:39] R2     But it looks more like he's... [01:45] Mi     Has Mei lost it? [01:49] Mi     In that case, [01:51] Mi     it's a perfect chance     to extend our lead. SIGN     I Don't Want To Lose SIGN    Seido scored first in the top of the first, SIGN    and they have a runner on first. SIGN    Now, their cleanup, Yuki, is up at bat! [03:45] Ha     Let's go! [03:45] Sa     It's all yours, Leader! [03:45] S1     Yeah! [03:56] Ku     Good eye, Tetsu-san! [03:58] Ry     The pitcher can't aim! [04:00] R1     A 2-1 count. [04:02] R1     Narumiya-kun looks a little tense. [04:05] R2     Yeah. [04:06] R2     It's still early in the game, [04:07] R2     so he's struggling to get going. [04:10] R2     If I were Seido, [04:13] R2     I'd want another run with     the four- and five-hole batters. [04:16] Ma     Calm down, Mei. [04:18] Ma     He won't swing at any balls. [04:23] Ch     Should be coming soon. [04:26] Is     Don't hold back, you idiot. [04:30] Is     Show us your pitch! [04:31] Is     The change-up! [04:44] Ma     He missed the fastball last time, [04:46] Ma     but he's already meeting it     the second time. [04:50] Ma     You won't make it easy for us, huh? [04:57] Ma     This isn't a threat. [04:59] Ma     In order to stop their momentum here, [05:02] Ma     we get him out right here. [05:05] I1     Take him down, Mei! [05:08] S1     Hit it long, Tetsu! [05:11] Mi     Mei's lost his cool     after giving up the run, [05:14] Mi     so now's the best time     to hit his best pitch. [05:17] Mi     And only you can do that. [05:34] Mi     Yes! It's the change-up! [05:37] Mi     He's waiting. [05:39] Mi     He knew it was coming. [05:48] Um     Strike! [05:49] Um     Batter out! [05:51] Mi     Not only does it throw off     your timing, [05:54] Mi     it also breaks like a screwball? [05:57] Mi     This... is his change-up? [06:04] A1     Wasn't his timing right on? [06:06] A2     Yeah, he saw it coming. [06:08] A2     Still, the ball went under the bat. [06:11] A2     I guess the pitch exceeded     the batter's prediction. SIGN    That's the third out! SIGN    Narumiya gave up his first run of the tournament this inning, SIGN    but he pitched perfectly to the fourth and fifth batter who followed. [06:30] I1     Nice pitch, Mei! SIGN    He didn't let Seido follow up! [06:33] Ry     Was that a slider? [06:36] Is     Damn it. [06:37] Ch     In the end, he only     showed us one change-up. [06:47] Sa     Okay! Okay! [06:48] Sa     We got our first run! [06:50] Sa     Let's move on and defend well! [06:52] Ku     Sawamura! [06:54] Sa     Yes, sir? [06:54] Ku     Don't say the right things! [06:56] Ku     We can't call you stupid! [07:00] Ma     Hey, Mei. [07:00] Ma     Don't lose your cool in the first inning. [07:05] Na     Lose my cool? [07:08] Na     Why would I lose my cool for giving up a run? [07:11] Na     It's not like I was going for a record or anything. [07:16] Na     We concede a run. We get a run. [07:19] Na     That's all there is to it. [07:22] Ma     So you have lost your cool. [07:24] Na     It's all on you, Mr. Cleanup. [07:27] Ma     Shut up! SIGN    Bottom of the first. Seido is on the defense. SIGN    On the mound is their first-year pitcher, #11, Furuya. [07:37] C1     It's the monster! [07:39] C2     Furuya-kun! [07:41] Ha     Being able to defend the run     we just got is important here. [07:45] Ha     Right, Takako-senpai? [07:47] Ta     Yeah! [07:48] Ta     If we can defend it,     we can take the initiative. [07:51] M1     Let's go, Furuya-kun! [07:54] M2     Get some strikeouts! [07:57] A1     Look, it's that fastball first-year. [08:00] A2     Pacing and ball control. [08:02] A2     If he hasn't fixed them, [08:06] A2     then Seido's gonna lose their lead. SIGN    He's started in four out of their five games this tournament. SIGN    He didn't play in the semifinal, SIGN    but here he is, starting again in the final! [08:19] Sa     Furuya! [08:21] Sa     Did you drink water? [08:23] Sa     Did you bring your handkerchief? [08:25] Ha     Are you his mom? [08:27] Ry     Are you nervous? [08:30] Ry     Just pitch like you always do. [08:32] Is     That's right! [08:33] Is     One at a time! [08:39] Is     What is it? [08:43] Fu     If a ball comes your way,     thank you in advance. [08:49] Is     Where'd that curveball come from? [08:50] Is     Yuck! [08:52] Fu     Well... [08:53] Fu     I know you guys have gone through a lot, so... [08:57] Is     What? [08:58] Is     What do you know about me? [09:00] C1     What's going on? [09:03] Ha     I wonder what happened to Furuya-kun. [09:10] Sa     He's... [09:13] Sa     That's right! [09:14] Sa     Always be humble, Furuya! [09:17] Sa     Thank them before you give up a hit! [09:19] Ry     That's not even a good joke, Eijun-kun. [09:22] Sa     Are you listening, Furuya? [09:25] [SONG] On-screen     Annoyed [09:26] Fu     I don't plan on giving up hits or runs. [09:39] Fu     But... [09:40] Fu     With these guys defending behind me, [09:43] Fu     I can pitch with ease. [09:48] Fu     I'll focus on pitching     like I always do today. [09:52] Mi     He looks calm standing on     the mound of the final. [09:56] Mi     You sure have guts. [10:01] Mi     Now then... [10:03] Mi     Let's see how well     Furuya's pitch will fare [10:05] Mi     against Inashiro's lineup. [10:08] I1     He's given up a run in the first inning      in two of the four games he's played. [10:12] Ma     He has a high, powerful fastball [10:14] Ma     and a low splitter. [10:16] Ma     Those are the two balls he pitches. [10:21] Ma     Don't swing at his high pitch, [10:24] Ma     and swing at the meatballs     he throws to get strike counts. [10:28] I1     Yeah. [10:29] I2     He probably doesn't have stamina, [10:31] I2     but he has been improving every game. [10:34] Na     What are you saying, Tsubasa-kun? [10:36] Na     People can't change that easily! [10:39] Na     He's had no control,     so he'll have no control! [10:41] Na     Don't expect any strikes! [10:43] Na     He's just gonna give up free runs! [10:45] Na     No need to swing, guys! [10:48] Ma     You walked their leadoff man. [10:50] Ma     You shouldn't be talking. SIGN    Bottom of the first. SIGN    Inashiro's batting begins with their first batter SIGN    and center fielder, Kamiya-kun. [10:58] Mi     Infield. [11:01] Mi     Watch out for his bunt. [11:07] Mi     Even with a pitiful grounder,     he has the speed to get on base. [11:11] Mi     Don't let him get on base, Furuya. [11:19] Ka     Bring it on, "golden rookie." [11:22] Mi     The first pitch is really important. [11:24] Mi     Swing it all the way through! [11:49] Na     Hey, Carlos! [11:51] Na     Why'd you swing for that one? [11:55] Na     What pressure. [11:57] Na     I accidentally swung. [12:00] Mi     Yeah, and you accidentally hit it, too. [12:04] Mi     But now you understand. [12:07] Mi     If you lose focus, these guys     will hit one after another. [12:10] Mi     Let's get aggressive. [12:17] Ka     Crap. [12:17] Ka     He's still a first-year? [12:20] Ka     He's really a monster. [12:26] I1     Carlos is supposed to be     good against fastballs! [12:28] I1     But he's swinging late! [12:29] I1     Just how fast is that thing? [12:32] Na     It's nothing impressive! [12:37] Ka     He's got absolutely no control. [12:39] Ka     Getting an easy pitch isn't very likely. [12:43] Ka     Oh, never mind. [12:47] Ka     Right on the money. [12:54] Ka     Oh. So that's... [12:57] Ka     ...the splitter. [12:58] Um     Strike! [12:59] Um     Batter out! [13:01] Ka     Strike out! [13:02] Ka     Off to a good start! [13:04] Ma     Nice job, Furuya! [13:06] Ka     Furuya! [13:09] I1     Is it fast? [13:10] Ka     See for yourself. [13:12] Ka     That pitch has so much pressure. [13:14] I1     Really? [13:15] Ka     Don't try to bunt the first pitch. [13:18] Ka     You'll just pop it up     and get yourself out. [13:21] I1     Sounds like fun. SIGN    Batting second, shortstop, Hirakawa-kun. [13:29] Mi     He can meet the ball really well, [13:31] Mi     but he doesn't have power. [13:33] I1     I hope that's what you're thinking. [13:36] Mi     No funny business! [13:38] Mi     Let's take him down head on! [13:48] Ka     I told you. [13:50] Ka     It's not just fast. [13:52] Ka     It roars at you like it's alive. [14:02] I1     You'll take me by force? [14:09] I1     They were all fastballs? [14:11] Ha     Two consecutive strikeouts. [14:13] Ha     He's on a roll. [14:15] Sa     Too early to say that. [14:16] Sa     He sometimes fails on us randomly. [14:19] Ch     He sometimes pitches wide, [14:22] Ch     but he's throwing to the strike zone      more consistently. [14:28] Mi     His pitch is alive, [14:30] Mi     and it's coming lower than I expected. [14:32] Mi     Today's a good day for fastballs. [14:40] Sa     Don't get overconfident! [14:42] Sa     Clear your mind and find zen! [14:45] Ha     You're trying so hard to find the words. [14:52] M1     Yeah! [14:53] M1     Three consecutive strikeouts! [14:55] Ha     Furuya-kun's doing awesome! [14:57] Ta     That's his best start ever. [14:59] Re     Yeah. [15:00] Re     We have the upper hand now. [15:03] C1     Is this kid for real? [15:06] C1     He's a monster! [15:10] I1     Oh, that face again. SIGN    Seido Inashiro [15:28] Na     You were aiming for the     change-up, weren't you? [15:31] Mi     That's a much bigger speed     difference than I thought. [15:33] Mi     If he threw it in there with fastballs, [15:35] Mi     I wouldn't be able to react     even if I knew about it in my head. [15:38] Sa     Don't let it get to you! [15:40] Sa     You never perform well     with the bases empty! [15:43] Mi     Thanks for the kind words, jerk. SIGN    Batting seventh, pitcher, Furuya-kun. [15:49] Na     Well, hello there, "golden rookie." [15:56] Na     How shall I scare you? [16:03] Sa     Don't think! [16:05] Sa     Be stupid! [16:07] Ha     How's that going to help? [16:09] Na     If he becomes stupid,     can he hit my pitch? [16:12] Na     Take this! [16:13] Na     Crossfire! [16:16] Na     Oops. [16:21] Um     Foul! [16:22] C1     That was close! [16:23] C2     But it was a good hit! [16:29] Fu     I swung too early. [16:32] Na     The ball! [16:33] Ma     Don't throw right in the middle, you moron! [16:36] Na     Just give me the ball! [16:39] Ma     Idiot! [16:42] R1     Is Narumiya-kun still not at his best? [16:48] R1     Seido should try to score another run here [16:51] R1     while he's still inconsistent with his pitching. [16:54] R2     Right after giving up a run,     he lost his cool and lost control. [16:59] R2     He was like that last year, but... [17:14] Na     Tsubasa-kun! [17:17] I1     Yeah! [17:18] I1     Perfect! [17:19] I2     Nice pitch, Narumiya! [17:22] R2     Throwing in and out [17:24] R2     and mixing breaking balls     to make his fastball faster. [17:27] R2     His pitch style has more     depth than last year. [17:31] R2     If he gets going, no one's going     to be able to take him down. [17:35] Sa     How do you feel? [17:36] Sa     How do you feel right now? [17:38] Ha     You want water? [17:40] Sa     Was it super fast? SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Bottom of the second. SIGN    Inashiro's batting begins SIGN    with their fourth batter and catcher, Harada-kun. [17:50] Na     Let's go, cleanup! [17:52] Ma     Shut it! [17:53] A1     There's Inashiro's cleanup. [18:02] A2     He won't miss any easy pitch. [18:24] Um     Foul! [18:26] Ma     I'm still swinging late? [18:28] Ma     This kid is crazy. [18:30] Mi     The cleanup is holding his bat short? [18:34] Mi     The third batter did, too, [18:36] Mi     but these guys won't     strike out so easily. [18:39] Ma     If we get a runner, he'll have     to pitch from the stretch, [18:42] Ma     and his speed will drop. [18:44] Ma     The priority is to get on base. [18:53] Um     Ball! [18:56] Mi     Damn. [18:56] Mi     He didn't fall for it. [18:59] Ma     So that was the splitter. [19:01] Ma     If it had been a little higher,     I would've swung for it. [19:04] Ma     Now, it's three balls. [19:05] Ma     After that bouncing splitter,     I doubt they'll do another one. [19:10] Ma     No, wait. He would do it. [19:22] Ka     Four consecutive strikeouts! [19:24] Ma     He's in the zone today! [19:27] Ka     Don't do that! [19:28] Ka     They'll know your weakness! [19:30] Mi     Wow! Thank goodness that was a strike. [19:33] Na     What are you doing?     You're our cleanup! [19:35] Ma     Well, sorry! [19:37] A1     He beat him head on. [19:40] C1     Furuya! [19:42] C2     Let's see how far you can take this! SIGN    Batting fifth, pitcher, Narumiya-kun. [19:47] C1     Monster prince! [19:49] C2     Furuya-kun! [19:51] Na     Man, shut up. [19:56] Mi     Nice. It's good. [19:59] Mi     You wanna go back to the dugout now? [20:01] Ta     No, I want to pitch a little more. [20:05] Ta     I want to maintain how I feel right now. [20:10] Mi     I know what you mean, [20:11] Mi     but let's go back. [20:13] Mi     You need all your power on the mound. [20:17] Mi     And Furuya's looking reliable today. [20:28] Na     You little... [20:30] Na     Why don't you throw some easy     ones like a normal first-year? [20:36] Mi     Another foul? [20:38] Mi     I'd much rather he hit it forward. [20:41] S1     Yeah! Keep going! [20:44] S2     Get aggressive! [20:45] S3     You've got this, Furuya. [20:47] Sa     Furuya. [20:50] Na     What's with that look? [20:52] Na     You want some? [20:57] Fu     I don't want to lose... [20:59] Fu     ...to him! [21:03] Mi     Third! [21:06] Na     Damn it! [21:07] Na     I hate this! [21:09] I1     Mei swung late? [21:11] M1     Furuya, let's go! [21:13] I2     What does he even throw? SIGN    That's his fifth strikeout! [21:30] C1     Wow, Furuya! [21:31] C2     You're a real monster! [21:33] C3     You're still a first-year? [21:36] Na     Are you guys serious? [21:37] Na     I'm the only one who     didn't strike out! SIGN    Strike out SIGN    Strike out SIGN    Strike out SIGN    Third Base Foul Fly [21:43] Na     This is the final! [21:44] Na     Are you serious? [21:45] Na     Get it together, damn it! [21:48] C1     Furuya! [21:49] C2     Furuya-kun! SIGN    What an incredible performance first-year Satoru Furuya is putting up SIGN    in the final against the tournament favorite, Inashiro Vocational High School! [23:35] Na     Well, how long will he last? [23:38] Na     He's been going all out. [23:40] Mi     Don't forget to be on the offensive, Furuya. [23:42] Sa     Furuya, water! [23:43] Sa     No, wait. [23:44] Sa     Don't drink too much. [23:45] Sa     Drink half! [23:46] Sa     I'll fan you instead! [23:47] Sa     Here! Here! Here! [23:48] Fu     Hey... [23:48] Sa     Here! Here! [23:49] Fu     Um... [23:49] Sa     Here! Here! [23:50] Fu     Hey! [23:51] Sa     Here! Here! Here! [23:52] Is     Shut up! [23:54] Is     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Change Gears. SIGN    Change Gears [23:57] Is     Let's win the national title! 53 - Change Gears Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Daizenan Soba [00:01] H1     Yo! How's the game going? [00:04] H1     I was going to watch it on my phone, [00:05] H1     but it was low on batteries. [00:08] H2     Hirakawa, you decided to come? [00:10] H3     I thought you were going to study. [00:12] H1     Shut up! [00:13] H1     Oh! Hey, ma'am! [00:13] An     I can't believe Satoru Furuya     is just a first-year! [00:14] H1     Hello. [00:17] H1     Huh? SIGN    Seido Inashiro [00:18] H1     Inashiro lost a run already? [00:21] H2     Seido managed to catch Narumiya     before he got in the groove. [00:25] H2     And their first-year pitcher     is holding Inashiro down pretty well. [00:28] H1     I see. [00:30] H2     But how long can he keep this up? [00:34] H3     Yeah. [00:35] H3     That's the key. SIGN    Change Gears SIGN    For the West Tokyo Qualifiers final between Seido and Inashiro, SIGN    we've opened up the outfield bleachers, SIGN    and people are still coming in. SIGN    It's been a while since we last opened up the outfield here SIGN    for a high school game. SIGN    That should tell you how excited everyone is for this game. [02:35] Sa     Brother! [02:36] Sa     You've got this! [02:39] SS     Yes! [02:43] Um     Out! SIGN    Shirakawa the shortstop made a beautiful play to stop the ball! SIGN    Seido Inashiro [02:51] An     Seido's offense closed after     just three batters this inning. [02:55] H1     Wow! That wasn't a hit? [02:58] H1     That's a tough defense. [03:01] H2     Wait. Are you rooting for Seido? [03:04] H1     No way! [03:05] H2     Then Inashiro? [03:06] H1     Neither! [03:07] H3     That shortstop's a second-year, right? [03:10] H3     Looks like Narumiya is still not at his peak. [03:14] H3     His pitch is inconsistent. [03:21] A1     That pitch was out of this world. [03:25] A2     Inashiro is struggling against his fastball. [03:28] A2     This game is in Seido's hands right now. [03:34] A1     His pitching style is pretty flashy, [03:36] A1     but everyone's making him     throw as many as possible. [03:40] A1     Is he going to be okay [03:42] A1     going all out from the very beginning? [03:45] A2     Seido has their relay. [03:47] A2     They'll probably switch     him out once he gets tired. [03:51] A1     Yeah. [03:52] A1     That explains why they're saving their ace. [03:56] H1     Whoa. [03:56] H1     That's his sixth strikeout? [03:59] H1     He's a monster. [04:05] Ka     What's his pitch count? [04:07] Ch     Fifty-six after three innings. [04:10] Ch     It's higher than I thought. [04:12] Ch     Those fouls really hurt. [04:15] Mi     Make sure you change your undershirt. [04:21] Sa     Nice pitch. [04:30] Mi     I guess this is how     he's playing alongside us. [04:33] Sa     No, wait! [04:34] Sa     Stop! [04:35] Sa     Don't drink too much! [04:36] Sa     Just drink half of it! [04:38] Sa     I'll fan you instead! [04:40] Sa     There! There! There! There! [04:42] Sa     There! There! There! There! There! [04:44] Ha     Eijun-kun... [04:46] Sa     Cool enough for you? [04:47] Sa     Huh, Furuya? [04:50] Ka     That guy... [04:51] Sa     Listen up! [04:52] Sa     You're representing all of us, pitcher, so... [04:55] Fu     That's enough. [04:56] Sa     Huh? What's that? [04:57] Sa     You need help changing? [04:59] Fu     Sorry. [04:59] Sa     Harucchi, towel! [05:01] Sa     Harucchi! [05:02] Fu     You're so annoying. SIGN    Seido Inashiro [05:07] R1     Inashiro doesn't have a     hit after three innings. [05:11] R1     I never thought it'd start out like this. [05:14] R2     Yeah. [05:15] R1     Seido's starting from their third batter, [05:19] R1     so they should be looking     to score again here. [05:24] Is     Let's go! [05:26] Sa     Yeah! [05:31] Is     Ah! Damn it! [05:33] Ma     Oh! So close! [05:35] Ma     Straight to center! [05:36] Ka     But they're hitting his pitches! [05:38] Ka     We can do this! We've got this! SIGN    Batting fourth, first baseman, Yuki-kun. [05:53] Na     Man, shut up. [06:00] Um     Strike! [06:02] Um     Batter out! [06:11] R1     Yuki-kun struck out twice in a row. [06:15] Mi     He used his changeup as bait... [06:18] Mi     ...and finished with a fastball this time. [06:20] Sa     What's going on with the leader? [06:22] Sa     Is he not feeling well? [06:24] Ha     No, I don't think that's it. [06:27] Is     That arrogant, little... [06:30] Is     He's only going all out against him. [06:41] I1     Got it! [06:43] Um     Out! [06:44] C1     Yeah! [06:46] C2     Nice pitch! [06:47] C3     Narumiya, nice pitch! SIGN    And that's the third out! SIGN    Seido's offense ends with three batters yet again! SIGN    Inashiro's ace, Narumiya, is slowly showing his strength! [06:59] Na     Man, it's hot! [07:01] R1     That pitch against Yuki-kun... [07:04] R2     Yeah. [07:05] R2     He went for that strikeout. [07:07] R1     Does that mean... [07:08] R1     ...he's not going all out     against the other batters? [07:13] R2     In other to get a strikeout, [07:15] R2     you have to throw at least three pitches. [07:19] R2     Furuya-kun has his flashy performance, [07:22] R2     but Narumiya-kun is throwing at 70% [07:25] R2     and has a much lower pitch count. [07:29] R2     He also knows who to strike out [07:33] R2     in order to pressure his opponents. [07:37] R2     He's been pitching like that      from the first inning. [07:43] R1     No way. [07:45] R2     I doubt there are many pitchers     in the country who can pitch like him. [07:51] R2     Mei Narumiya... [07:53] R2     He's already quite     a pitcher as a second-year. [07:58] Sa     Go all out! [08:00] H1     Man, he's crazy. [08:02] H1     He's only going all out against Yuki. [08:06] H1     He can only pitch like that     if he's looking down at Seido. [08:11] H2     With this turn of events, [08:13] H2     Seido's first run plays a key role. SIGN    Seido Inashiro [08:17] H2     Inashiro's attacking second, [08:19] H2     and it's a lot easier mentally     to chase after a run than defend it. [08:24] H2     Also this is their second go-around now, [08:28] H2     starting with their sprinter, Carlos. [08:30] I1     Carlos! [08:51] Um     Ball! [08:53] Ha     Furuya-kun. SIGN    Two consecutive pitches went wide! SIGN    Seido's catcher has called for a time-out! [09:02] Mi     You're being too tense. [09:04] Mi     Don't be fooled by his stance. [09:06] Sa     Deep breath! Deep breath! [09:09] Sa     Look! Just like this! [09:10] Sa     Use your arms! [09:15] Sa     Just calm down and pitch, and you'll... [09:17] Sa     Yeah! Or something! [09:20] Ha     Don't try too hard. [09:23] Ca     You already had your fun with the strikeouts. [09:27] Ca     Now, we're going to be even more annoying. [09:31] Ca     We can't just keep losing     to a mere first-year. [09:40] Mi     He's more tense than in the last inning. [09:44] Mi     Is it because of how the others     reacted in the dugout? [09:50] Na     Now, then... [09:52] Na     How long will you last [09:53] Na     pitching all out? SIGN    That one's way on the outside! SIGN    That's three balls! [10:04] Is     No problem! [10:06] Yu     Pitch to contact. [10:07] Ry     One at a time! One at a time! [10:09] Ku     Be confident! [10:11] Ca     The count is 3-1. [10:13] Ca     If you give me an easy one, it's mine. [10:24] Um     Ball four! [10:27] Ca     Too bad. [10:29] C1     Oh, no! [10:30] C1     He walked the first batter. [10:33] Ta     Miyauchi, let's go. [10:34] Mi     Yeah. [10:36] R1     Carlos-kun has fast legs. [10:37] R1     He's the last person you want on base. [10:40] R2     Strike or ball. [10:42] R2     That pitch could've gone either way. [10:46] R2     The tiniest things can change     the tides of the game. [10:55] R1     Do you think he'll run? [10:57] R2     I don't know. [11:00] R2     Inashiro should know how fast      Miyuki-kun can throw. [11:07] Mi     Bring it if you want. [11:14] Mi     Furuya, first base! [11:16] Mi     Get the out we can get! [11:17] Um     Out! SIGN    Inashiro went with a bunt this time! SIGN    They're playing it safe, unlike Seido in the first inning. SIGN    That's one out with a runner on second. SIGN    With a runner in scoring position, SIGN    Inashiro's third batter is up! [11:32] C1     Yoshi! [11:33] C2     Masa-san! [11:38] Mi     We're still in a tight spot, [11:40] Mi     but we got an out with just one pitch. [11:42] Mi     Let's focus on the batter, Furuya! [11:45] Ku     One out! [11:46] Ry     One out! [11:47] I1     His speed drops significantly     when he throws from the stretch. [11:51] I1     It'll be much easier to hit now. [11:57] Yu     Don't worry about the runner! SIGN    Batting third and third baseman, Yoshizawa-kun. [11:58] Is     Kill him, Furuya! [12:00] Is     You can do this! [12:05] Mi     Let's go. [12:06] Mi     This is when [12:08] Mi     you need to trust the team. [12:13] I1     It's not alive like last time. [12:15] I1     It's mine! SIGN    He hit the first pitch! [12:28] Um     Out! [12:31] Sa     There it is! [12:32] Sa     The Masuko fist pump! [12:34] Sa     MVP! [12:35] Sa     The other runner is stuck on second! [12:39] CC     MVP! MVP! MVP! [12:44] Mi     See? [12:45] Mi     You have the best guys defending behind you. [12:47] S1     Two outs! Two outs! [12:49] S2     Two outs! [12:50] S3     Two outs! SIGN    Batting fourth, catcher, Harada-kun. [13:03] CC     Harada! [13:06] CC     Harada! [13:09] Mi     He's holding his bat short again. [13:13] Mi     Carlos is on second base. [13:16] Mi     It's two outs, and first base is open. [13:20] Mi     Let's get aggressive here. [13:21] Sa     Just one more out! [13:23] Sa     Don't relax just yet! [13:24] Sa     The inning doesn't end     until you get to the dugout! [13:28] Ha     You didn't mess up this time. [13:30] Mi     He can hit strong, and he also has technique. [13:33] Mi     He's the most dangeous batter in Inashiro. [13:37] Mi     Don't be afraid to get aggressive. [13:40] Mi     Furuya. [13:42] CC     Harada! [13:45] CC     Harada! [13:57] Um     Strike! [13:59] Sa     Yes! [14:00] I1     A splitter from the beginning? [14:02] I2     They changed it up from last time. [14:08] Mi     That was scary. [14:10] Mi     He wasn't hesitant when he swung. [14:15] Mi     You're not good enough     to outpitch him, anyway. [14:18] Mi     Just be super aggressive. [14:29] I1     Miyuki is only asking for inside pitches. [14:32] I2     With so many pitches to the inside, [14:34] I2     do you think he'll finish     with a splitter to the outside? [14:37] I1     No. [14:38] I1     He might come with a fastball like last time. [14:42] I1     He's got a twisted personality. [14:45] Na     A 2-1 count. [14:48] Na     I know Masa-san overthinks sometimes. [14:51] Na     Just hit what you see. [14:53] Na     That's all there is to it. [15:00] (Flashback) IC     Do you know their pitcher's habits, [15:03] (Flashback) IC     and how important this situation     is to Narumiya's catcher? [15:11] (Flashback) IC     Then let me give you a word      of advice, as your coach. [15:15] (Flashback) IC     Don't stand in the box as     a captain or a catcher. [15:19] (Flashback) IC     Stand there as the cleanup. [15:22] (Flashback) IC     Face that pitcher... [15:26] (Flashback) IC     ...as the cleanup. [15:42] Mi     Right in the middle? [15:44] Ma     A splitter? [15:56] I1     It's a hit! [15:57] I2     Run, Carlos! [15:59] I2     All the way! SIGN    Home in! SIGN    The score's tied! SIGN    He sent the ball to center field while falling down! SIGN    Inashiro's first hit is their cleanup's RBI single! [16:19] C1     Yeah! Masa-san! [16:21] C2     Nice hit! [16:22] C3     Nice run, Carlos! [16:23] C4     Harada! [16:27] Ma     Well... Sorry, Mei. [16:28] Ma     It was just an ugly RBI single. [16:31] Na     Not at all. [16:32] Na     I was just thinking how reliable you are. [16:35] Sa     Don't worry, Furuya! [16:36] Ha     We're just back to square one! [16:39] S1     Relax, Furuya! [16:40] Ku     Don't worry about it! [16:41] Ma     Two outs. [16:44] Is     We'll kill the next one! [16:46] Yu     Focus on the next one, Furuya. [16:48] Mi     Focus on the batter! [16:50] Is     Two outs! Two outs! [16:52] Ku     Two outs! Two outs— [16:57] Ku     Ryo-san? SIGN    Seido Inashiro [17:02] D1     It's back to square one. [17:04] D2     No. [17:05] D2     The tides have turned for Inashiro now. [17:09] D2     Narumiya's pitching     created this momentum. SIGN    Narumiya's fighting with fouls. SIGN    The ball goes high into right field! [17:33] Na     Yes! [17:33] Na     That one felt good! SIGN    And into the fence! SIGN    The ball bounced strong and is rolling through the outfield. [17:39] Is     No way in hell! SIGN    The runner on first just ran through third! SIGN    And home in! SIGN    That's the second run! [17:46] Mi     Throw to third! [17:48] Na     Let's crush them right here! SIGN    That one is out! SIGN    Ryosuke Kominato at second base threw a beautiful ball! [17:58] Is     Don't take us too lightly! [18:02] Ku     Ryo-san, nice throw! [18:03] Ku     That really saved us. SIGN    That was the third out. SIGN    However, Inashiro managed to turn the game around this inning! [18:14] S1     What were you thinking? [18:15] S1     You should've stopped at second! [18:17] [SONG] On-screen     bummed [18:17] S1     Stop pretending like you care! [18:19] Mi     You got tense, and it went a little high. [18:22] Mi     But your pitch itself was good. [18:28] Ka     What's his pitch count? [18:30] Ka     Sixty-eight after four innings. [18:33] Ch     Getting Narumiya out at third really helped. [18:41] Ka     Go get Tanba. [18:43] Ka     I'm putting him in. [18:45] Ch     Yes, sir. [18:47] Ka     Kawakami, Sawamura. [18:49] Ka     Go warm up. [18:52] Ka     Yes, sir. [18:52] Sa     Yes, boss! [18:53] Ch     He started giving away hits     after changing to the stretch. [18:57] Ch     This switch is unavoidable. [19:03] Ka     Well? [19:05] Ka     How's Narumiya's pitch? [19:06] Is     His fastball's strong. [19:09] Is     I can hit it, though. [19:11] Ma     He can get strikes with     breaking balls, too, [19:14] Ma     so it's tough when we're cornered. [19:18] Ka     Got it. [19:22] Ka     I don't want to admit it, [19:23] Ka     but he's been saving his strength     since the first inning. [19:27] Ka     He's only going all out against Yuki. [19:35] Ka     Do you feel belittled? [19:40] Ka     I feel the same. [19:42] Ka     Swing hard even if you miss! [19:45] Ka     Hit hard even if it's an out! [19:47] Ka     Every play can be used     to pressure the opponent! [19:51] Ka     That's how I've trained you! [19:54] Ka     No matter who we're up against, [19:56] Ka     I know you guys will pull through! [19:57] SS     Let's go! [20:06] Um     Foul! [20:07] Ma     He's holding his bat short,     even after he's been cornered. [20:12] Mi     Don't you hate this kind of tenacity     after you ran all around [20:15] Mi     the diamond? [20:19] Na     You little... [20:21] Mi     Furuya outdid himself today. [20:24] Mi     I can't let you do whatever you want. SIGN    Miyuki the catcher is fighting with fouls! [20:34] Is     What a twisted way to pressure them! [20:37] Is     Keep it up, Miyuki! [20:40] Ch     Everyone's been doing all they can     since the first inning. [20:46] Ch     All we can do from the dugout is     to believe in the players on the field. [20:51] Ch     Still, what worries me [20:53] Ch     is that Narumiya hasn't been     throwing many changeups. [20:57] Ch     If he's been saving it     to use it in the second half... SIGN    Strike out! SIGN    He threw a nice fastball to the inside! [21:11] Na     I got a little tense. [21:15] Na     But... [21:16] Na     I made you think about     the changeup, didn't I? [21:23] I1     This is the inning. [21:24] I2     Yeah. [21:25] I2     Inashiro turned the game around. [21:28] I2     If Seido goes down three for three, [21:31] I2     then it's Inashiro's game now. [21:34] I3     He did a good job until the third inning. [21:38] I3     But the moment he gave up     a runner, he lost two runs. [21:41] I3     Inashiro is scary for     not missing that chance, [21:44] I3     but Furuya's still a first-year. SIGN    There it is! SIGN    Right between left and middle! SIGN    Furuya's at second base! SIGN    "I'll take back the run I gave up." SIGN    That's what it sounds like he's saying! [23:35] Mi     Bottom of the fifth in the final, [23:37] Mi     Furuya takes the left field. [23:39] Mi     And our ace finally takes the mound. [23:41] Sa     Tanba! Tanba! [23:43] Fu     It's in your hands now. [23:45] Ta     Furuya. [23:46] Sa     Tanba! Tanba! [23:48] Ta     Don't worry. [23:49] Ta     Calm down. [23:50] Ta     Just pitch like you always do. [23:52] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond: [23:54] Fu     Entrusted Faith... SIGN    Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform [23:55] Ta     ...and the Courage to Perform. [23:56] FT     Let's win the national title! 54 - Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Um     Strike! [00:06] Um     Batter out! [00:16] R1     Yuki-kun struck out twice in a row. SIGN    There it is! SIGN    Right between left and center! SIGN    Furuya's at second base! SIGN    "I'll take back the run I gave up." SIGN    That's what it sounds like he's saying! SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Entrusted Faith and     the Courage to Perform SIGN    Seido's second hit this game is a double. SIGN    Their first-year, Furuya, took one off of Narumiya! [02:14] Se     Yeah! Nice batting! [02:16] Mi     Man, you're something else. [02:19] Is     Hey! [02:20] Is     That's our job! [02:22] Is     But good job! SIGN    One out and a runner on second! SIGN    This is a great chance for Seido, SIGN    and their eighth batter, left fielder, Kadota, is up. [02:42] Na     You're not gonna get a hit. SIGN    It's a bunt! [02:50] Ma     Mei, first! [02:54] Um     Out! SIGN    A runner on third now! SIGN    But it's two outs! SIGN    Two outs and a runner on third! SIGN    Seido focused on getting a man to third. [03:07] Is     Nice, Kado! [03:08] Yu     Nice bunt! [03:10] R1     Seido did a sacrifice bunt? [03:12] R1     Are they losing confidence? [03:16] R2     By putting a runner on third, [03:18] R2     they can score even with an infield hit. [03:22] Um     Two outs! [03:23] R2     The battery also needs     to be careful of passed balls. [03:29] R2     In baseball, [03:30] R2     putting a man on third can     put pressure on the other team. SIGN    Batting ninth, right fielder, Shirasu-kun. [03:41] Ka     Shirasu-senpai! [03:42] Ma     Shirasu! [03:43] S1     Shirasu! [03:44] Ma     He's pretty fast and makes good contacts. [03:47] Ma     He could be the most     well-balanced batter on their team. [03:52] Ma     Stay focused, Mei. [04:02] Sh     Come on, fastball. [04:03] Sh     Fastball! [04:08] Um     Strike! [04:13] Um     Ball! SIGN    Narumiya's not going easy! SIGN    And the third pitch! [04:20] Sh     Yes! A fastball! [04:28] Is     Run for it! SIGN    If he's safe, the game's tied! [04:41] Um     Out! [04:43] C1     Shirakawa! SIGN    He handled that difficult hit beautifully! [04:49] Na     Yay! SIGN    Then a one-bounce throw to first base! SIGN    What a nice play from Shirakawa! SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Seido was unable to score, yet again! SIGN    Neither team is holding anything back! [05:02] Ku     Just one more! One more! [05:03] Is     That was close, Shirasu! [05:05] Yu     Let's go! [05:07] SS     Yeah! [05:08] S1     Furuya. [05:12] S1     Use this. [05:16] Ka     Go into left field. [05:20] Ka     We still need you. SIGN    Seido High School is switching players. [05:27] Sa     Tanba! Tanba! SIGN    Replacing Furuya-kun as pitcher is Tanba-kun. SIGN    Pitcher, Tanba-kun. SIGN    Seido's switching players. SIGN    Their ace, Tanba, is going up to the mound. SIGN    In left field, Kadota is stepping out, SIGN    and Furuya is replacing him. [05:49] Na     Yes! [05:50] Na     I win! [05:53] S1     Furuya. [05:55] S1     The game's just starting. [05:57] S2     Good luck. [06:11] Fu     Good luck and thank you. [06:20] Fu     Though I'm ready to go back any time. [06:26] E1     Furuya gave up two runs in four innings, [06:28] E1     and now, he's going into left field. [06:31] E2     Yeah. [06:32] E2     Didn't think they'd switch him so early. [06:35] E3     The moment he allowed a runner,     he started giving hits. [06:38] E4     It's not a bad decision to switch him here. [06:41] E4     Seido has been winning with four pitchers. SIGN    Inashiro is batting in the bottom of the fifth. SIGN    And their powerful sixth batter, Yamaoka, is up! [07:23] Yu     Do your best! [07:25] Ry     We've got you covered. [07:28] Ku     Let's do this, Tanba-san! [07:31] Is     Get aggressive, Tanba! [07:46] Um     Strike! [07:47] S1     Yeah! Nice pitch! SIGN    That huge vertical curve is what he's known for! SIGN    He's been looking consistent since the quarterfinals! [07:59] Sa     That's it! [08:00] Sa     Be careful but bold. [08:02] Sa     Let's get the first man out, Tanba-san! [08:07] Mi     I was a little worried he might be tense, [08:10] Mi     but his curveball's looking good. [08:12] Mi     I don't have anything to worry about. [08:21] Um     Strike! SIGN    Two consecutive curveballs! SIGN    Yamaoka can't make contact! [08:28] Ka     Nice! [08:30] Ka     You're looking great, Tanba-san! [08:32] Sa     Tanba! Tanba! [08:35] Sa     Tanba! Tanba! [08:37] Mi     Warm up. [08:39] Ot     Yes! [08:40] Ot     Tanba's looking great, Coach! [08:43] Is     Let's go, Tanba! [08:44] Ma     Aggressive! [08:49] IC     I saw his quarterfinal     and semifinal pitching. [08:53] IC     He definitely looks more     confident than before. [08:57] Mi     His curveball's good. [09:00] Mi     Let's show him a fastball to the outside. [09:11] IC     But we're only after one pitch. [09:19] IC     The meatball he sometimes throws. [09:28] IC     There's nothing else easier to hit... [09:32] IC     ...and easier to see. SIGN    And it's gone! SIGN    Home run! SIGN    Last year's champions SIGN    have sent a clear message to Seido's ace! [09:59] An     That third pitch after two great curveballs! SIGN    Yamaoka didn't let that easy pitch go! [10:07] Is     Focus on the next one! SIGN    That's the third run! SIGN    Inashiro is up by two! [10:16] C1     Inashiro! Inashiro! Inashiro! [10:22] E1     Wow! Seriously? [10:25] E1     That's the last thing you want     right after you switch. [10:28] E1     Why didn't he throw a ball? [10:30] E2     Maybe he's nervous. [10:33] E3     But not everyone could've     made that into a home run. [10:33] An     Can Seido's ace, Tanba, keep them down? [10:39] An     How he does this inning is the key! [10:41] E4     Koichiro. [10:44] Sa     Get the next guy, Tanba-san! [10:46] Sa     Be bold and ambitious! [10:49] Mi     Ambitious? SIGN    Ambitious? [10:52] Ka     Tanba-san. [10:56] Ry     Don't worry about that one. [10:58] Ry     You're still shining. [11:00] Yu     It's just two runs. [11:02] Ry     Just pitch like you always do. [11:04] Ma     One at a time. [11:07] Yu     Let's get this started! [11:10] Mi     I should've asked for something way wider. [11:14] Mi     I just hope he won't let it get to him. [11:16] Is     Stay calm! [11:18] Is     Pitch to contact! SIGN    Batting seventh, second baseman, Hirai-kun. [11:23] Na     Tsubasa-kun! [11:25] I1     Aggressive! [11:27] Na     Not like I need more than two runs. [11:32] Ta     Don't worry. [11:33] Ta     Stay calm. [11:35] Ta     Just pitch like I always... [11:40] Ta     Like I always do. [11:46] Ta     Like I... [11:52] Um     Ball four! [11:57] C1     He's lost his cool! [11:58] C2     That home run got him good! [12:01] Na     Hey, it's the Tanba-san     we're all familiar with. [12:05] Mi     This is bad. [12:07] Mi     His upper body's too stiff. [12:10] Mi     Let's relax! SIGN    Miyuki's called for a time out and is talking to Tanba. [12:17] Ch     That's it, Miyuki. [12:19] Ch     There's no time out limit for the battery. [12:21] Ch     Take your time and cool his head. [12:25] Is     It's all okay! [12:27] Yu     One at a time! [12:28] Ku     Pitch to contact! [12:30] Ot     This is bad. [12:31] Ot     We can't give up any more runs. [12:35] E1     This isn't good for Seido. [12:37] E2     Stupid Tanba. [12:38] E2     He's flustered about that home run. [12:41] E1     Seido's only way to win is their relay. [12:45] E1     If Tanba can't hold his ground,     they'll lose the game. [13:06] I1     Yeah! [13:07] Um     Hit by pitch! SIGN    Tanba's given up two free walks this inning! SIGN    Runners on first and second with no outs! SIGN    Tanba is struggling on the mound! [13:23] R1     Things aren't looking good for Seido. [13:26] R2     Yeah. [13:27] R2     He hasn't gotten a single out yet. [13:30] R2     It's because of that home run. [13:33] R2     And their ace, of all people,     is responsible for it. [13:39] Is     N-N-Not a problem! [13:41] Yu     Stay calm and get the next guy! [13:45] R2     They'll have to switch out     the pitcher before it gets any worse. SIGN    Batting ninth, right fielder, Fujikawa-kun. [13:58] Mi     The coach hasn't acted yet. [14:00] Mi     He's letting us handle this. [14:04] Mi     Runners on first and second with no outs. [14:07] Mi     The batter's looking to bunt. [14:09] Mi     Inashiro wants to get     those two to second and third. [14:14] Mi     Let's let him bunt and get a free out. [14:27] I1     A forkball? [14:28] I2     It's weak! [14:29] Mi     We'll let you bunt, but you won't have it easy. SIGN    An out at third! [14:35] Ka     Yeah! [14:36] Ma     Nice job, Miyuki! SIGN    It's one out with runners on first and second. SIGN    The team is supporting the pitcher! [14:43] Mi     One at a time! [14:47] Ch     That was a good play. [14:50] Ch     Let's hope Tanba calms down a little now. [14:56] Ca     You're really something. [15:00] Ca     No wonder Mei wanted you. [15:09] Mi     Inashiro's top batters are up. [15:12] Mi     This is the real challenge, Tanba-san. [15:23] I1     Let's get aggressive! [15:25] I2     You've got this, Carlos! SIGN    The first pitch is a ball! SIGN    And the second one? [15:41] Ha     A bunt! [15:45] Um     Foul! [15:49] M1     Thank goodness. [15:50] M2     That was close. SIGN    What a close one! SIGN    Carlos Kamiya isn't giving anyone a break! [15:56] Mi     His breaking balls are good. [15:59] Mi     Now, how do I utilize them? [16:09] Mi     A good fastball brings life     to the breaking balls. [16:15] Mi     Tanba-san. [16:16] Mi     Be bold. [16:22] Ta     A fastball... [16:23] Ta     ...to the inside? [16:31] Ca     I don't care about the low breaking balls. [16:34] Ca     I just want... [16:36] Ca     ...a fastball. [16:38] Ca     Give me an easy one, and it's game. [16:53] (Flashback) Ka     Stop looking at the dugout so much! [16:56] (Flashback) Ka     Your opponent is in front of you! [16:58] (Flashback) Ka     If you're so afraid to give up hits,     then don't stand on the mound! [17:04] Ta     I want to change. [17:06] Ta     I need to change myself. [17:08] Ta     I want to be a better pitcher! [17:30] (Flashback) Ka     If you feel that way,     then you'll be fine. [17:37] (Flashback) Ka     You're a much better pitcher     than you give yourself credit for. [17:45] (Flashback) Ka     Have some faith in your abilities. [18:01] (Flashback) Ka     Have faith! SIGN    Believe [18:22] (Flashback) Ka     Have some faith in your abilities. SIGN    Out! [18:39] M1     All right! [18:40] M3     Nice pitch, Tanba-kun! SIGN    A pop fly straight to third base! SIGN    Tanba's power came through! [18:50] Is     That's right! [18:52] Yu     Two outs! [18:54] Ry     Nice pitch! [18:55] Is     Nice one, Tanba! [18:58] Mi     Exactly where I asked for it,     and with power, too, Tanba-san! [19:02] Mi     Now we can start mixing up the balls. SIGN    Batting second, shortstop, Shirakawa-kun. [19:12] Sh     I thought he'd focus more to the outside, [19:16] Sh     but I guess he's tougher than I thought. [19:27] Sh     Though we're not gonna just let him     recover without a fight. SIGN    Four balls to Shirakawa. SIGN    Shirakawa showed tenacity with fouls. SIGN    That's Tanba's third walk this inning. [19:42] Sa     Don't! [19:43] Sa     Tanba-san, don't! [19:45] Sa     Don't! Don't! Don't! [19:46] Mi     It's "don't mind!" SIGN    Two outs and bases loaded! SIGN    And Inashiro's third batter is up! SIGN    This could be the most important moment of the game. SIGN    Will Inashiro expand their lead? SIGN    Or will Seido hold their ground? [20:05] Sa     Focus on the batter! [20:08] IC     Don't think that he'll give you an easy pitch. [20:11] IC     Hit his pitch fair and square, Yoshizawa. [20:14] Ka     Don't run away. [20:15] Ka     Be aggressive, Tanba. SIGN    First pitch! SIGN    Curveball! Swing and a miss! [20:27] Mi     Nice pitch! [20:28] Ma     Yeah! Nice pitch, Tanba-san! [20:30] I1     You've got this, Yoshizawa! SIGN    Second pitch! [20:38] Um     Strike! [20:40] R1     Another one to the inside. [20:42] R1     Seido's battery has guts. [20:45] R2     Sometimes, you've gotta be bold. [20:49] R2     Miyuki-kun asked for dangerous     pitches to bring Tanba-kun back. [20:53] R2     The coach didn't bat an eye     in this situation. SIGN    Inside again! SIGN    Tanba's getting aggressive! [21:01] S1     Nice pitch! [21:02] Ha     One more! [21:04] R2     He's shown talent since he was a first-year, [21:09] R2     but he didn't look that reliable. [21:12] R2     In his final summer, [21:13] R2     he's finally... [21:22] Mi     He swung! [21:23] Ha     He swung for sure! SIGN    He swung! SIGN    Strike three! SIGN    Tanba's showing great tenacity! SIGN    He pulled through with a strikeout! [21:36] Ot     Tanba! [21:39] Yu     Nice pitch! [21:41] Ry     Nice! [21:43] Ku     You're shining! [21:45] Is     Nice, Tanba! [21:47] R1     This could change the game. [21:50] R2     Yeah. [21:51] R2     That was some pitching. SIGN    Seido Inashiro [23:36] Mi     Tanba-san's back. [23:37] Mi     This game's just getting started! [23:39] Ma     Mei, stay strong and crush their confidence. [23:43] Na     I'll take down anyone who gets in my way! [23:45] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai, what's wrong? [23:47] Ku     Ryo-san, your leg. [23:49] Ry     If it comes from my year-long partner,     then I can't disagree. [23:53] Ku     Ryo-san. [23:54] Ku     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Strong Men. SIGN    Strong Men [23:57] Ku     Let's win the national title! 55 - Strong Men Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Ta     I want to change. [00:03] Ta     I need to change myself. [00:05] Ta     I want to be a better pitcher! [00:13] (Flashback) Ka     If you feel that way,     then you'll be fine. [00:20] (Flashback) Ka     You're a much better pitcher     than you give yourself credit for. [00:28] (Flashback) Ka     Have some faith in your abilities. [00:45] (Flashback) Ka     Have faith! SIGN    Believe [01:05] (Flashback) Ka     Have some faith in your abilities. SIGN    Out! [01:22] M1     All right! [01:24] M3     Nice pitch, Tanba-kun! SIGN    A pop fly straight to third base! SIGN    Tanba's power came through! [01:34] S1     Nice pitch! [01:35] Ha     One more! [01:37] R2     He's shown talent since he was a first-year, [01:41] R2     but he didn't look that reliable. [01:44] R2     In his final summer, [01:46] R2     he's finally... SIGN    He swung! SIGN    Strike three! SIGN    The ace, Tanba, is showing great tenacity! SIGN    He pulled through with a strikeout! [02:05] Yu     Nice pitch! [02:07] Ry     Nice! [02:09] Ku     You're shining! [02:12] Is     Nice, Tanba! [02:13] R1     This could change the game. [02:16] R2     Yeah. [02:17] R2     That was some pitching. SIGN    Strong Men SIGN    Seido Inashiro [04:04] Na     He's tough. [04:06] Na     I thought he'd be more fragile. [04:09] Ma     Don't be surprised. [04:11] Ma     We're not the only ones [04:14] Ma     who've worked hard and improved. [04:18] Ma     Let's use more change-ups next inning. [04:22] Ma     I want to shift their focus [04:25] Ma     to the change-up as we move     into the late game. [04:32] Na     Wow! You're so thoughtful.     Despite how you look. [04:35] Ma     Shut up! [04:37] Yu     Let's turn the game around! [04:38] SS     Yeah! [04:41] Ma     Crush their efforts to turn this game around. [04:45] Ma     If you can't do that, [04:48] Ma     we don't deserve to go to the nationals. [04:53] Na     I'll just crush everyone who gets in my way. [04:59] An     Tanba walked three men this inning. [05:01] A1     After five innings,     Seido is two runs behind. [05:02] An     He was faced with     two outs and bases loaded, [05:06] An     but he struck out the     third batter, Yoshizawa, [05:06] A2     We'll know who the winner is... [05:08] An     proving himself as the ace. [05:10] A2     ...in four innings. [05:19] C1     Seido's starting from their     first batter this inning. [05:24] C2     Their offense this inning     will be the turning point. [05:27] C2     They need to get at least one run here. [05:32] C3     If Inashiro can defend this inning, [05:34] C3     it's going to be hard to turn it around. [05:37] C4     It's Seido's third time through their lineup. [05:39] C4     I'm sure they'll start     to hit off Narumiya now. [05:43] C5     But... [05:45] C5     Narumiya hasn't thrown     very many change-ups yet. [06:01] C5     That pitch will make or break the game. [06:07] CC     Keep on moving! [06:11] CC     Don't ever stop! SIGN    Top of the sixth. SIGN    Seido is at bat. SIGN    First batter and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun. [06:23] CC     Don't ever stop! [06:26] CC     Keep on moving! [06:29] CC     Don't ever stop! [06:31] CC     Hit it away! [06:33] Sa     Kuramochi! [06:34] Sa     Kuramochi! [06:43] Na     On your right this time? [06:46] Na     I see you're using your brain, but... [06:58] Ku     A change-up? [07:01] I1     Mei! [07:06] Um     Out! [07:11] Ku     Damn it. [07:14] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai, nice try! [07:16] Sa     But I wish you'd actually gotten on base! [07:18] Sa     I know you're not a failure! [07:20] Ku     I just want to kill him. SIGN    Batting second, second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun. [07:41] Ma     Ryo-san! [07:43] C1     Kominato! [08:02] Ch     Another change-up? [08:06] Ch     He only threw it four times     in the first five innings, [08:10] Ch     and that's his third pitch this inning. [08:15] Ch     They've changed their pattern. [08:21] R1     These are Seido's best batters. [08:23] R1     If no one can get on base     this inning, then... [08:29] R2     They're well prepared. [08:31] R2     They don't want to give Seido any chance. [08:48] Ka     You've got this! [08:49] Ma     Just one hit! [09:03] Na     Tsubasa-kun! [09:14] Um     Out! [09:24] Na     Two outs! Two outs! [09:28] C1     Wow! They're strong. [09:30] C2     Narumiya's too good. [09:33] C3     I think this is the game. SIGN    Two outs already for Seido! SIGN    They've been unable put a man on base. [09:42] C1     Mei! [09:44] C2     Nice pitch, Narumiya! [09:48] Ku     Ryo-san. [09:54] Ku     His leg... [09:56] Ku     ...must be really bad. [10:01] (Flashback) Ku     Ryo-san, your leg. [10:05] (Flashback) Ku     Did you hurt it when you     slid for home last game? [10:11] (Flashback) Ry     What's your point? [10:15] (Flashback) Ry     I hit the catcher's leg guard with my shin, [10:18] (Flashback) Ry     so it's just a little swollen. [10:21] (Flashback) Ku     A little? [10:22] (Flashback) Ry     Don't worry. [10:24] (Flashback) Ry     I'll have plenty of adrenaline     flowing in a game. [10:28] (Flashback) Ry     Everyone hides minor injuries like this. [10:32] (Flashback) Ry     But... [10:34] (Flashback) Ry     If you think I'm dragging the team down, [10:37] (Flashback) Ry     you should tell the coach. [10:40] (Flashback) Ry     If it comes from my year-long partner, [10:43] (Flashback) Ry     then I can't disagree. [10:56] Ka     Jun-san! [10:57] Ma     Let's do this! [11:02] Is     I'll destroy you. [11:06] Na     It's too late. [11:08] Na     Your doom is inevitable. [11:12] Ma     Keep it low. [11:13] Ma     Low. [11:26] Um     Strike! [11:28] Ch     That's his fifth change-up this inning. [11:32] Ch     That's too many even if     they've changed their pattern. [11:36] ---     Stay alert! [11:37] S1     Isashiki! [11:38] S2     Let's go, Jun-san! [11:48] S3     Come on! [11:49] S4     Let's get a hit! [11:51] S5     You've got this! SIGN    Foul! SIGN    The count is 2-2. SIGN    He caught the change-up! [12:22] An     Yeah! [12:24] An     Blast off! SIGN    But the ball's slowing down. SIGN    Straight to the outfield. [12:37] Is     Damn it! SIGN    And we go into the bottom. SIGN    Narumiya completely dominated Seido's top batters! [12:49] Ma     That was close. [12:50] Ma     The last one came a bit high. [12:54] Ma     But now, we've got Seido     worried about the change-up. [13:05] Ch     Was he upset about the ball     going to the outfield? [13:10] Ch     Or... [13:14] Yu     Let's go! [13:15] Is     Damn straight! [13:18] Ku     Ryo-san. SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Bottom of the sixth. Inashiro's up to bat. SIGN    Their cleanup, Harada, got a base hit. SIGN    Narumiya, who hit an RBI earlier, is up now, SIGN    and Seido's ace, Tanba, is slowly being cornered. [14:06] Ta     I got it, Tetsu! [14:07] Mi     First base! [14:10] Um     Out! [14:12] Sa     That was a good bunt. [14:14] I1     Nice, Mei! [14:15] I1     Great bunt! [14:16] I2     Mei-san, nice bunt. [14:18] Na     Nice bunt? [14:21] Na     I could've hit, too, ya know. [14:26] Na     Now we have a man on second. [14:28] Na     What now, Kazuya? [14:37] Yu     Tanba, one out now. [14:39] Yu     One batter at a time. [14:44] Ha     Tanba-san! One out! [14:47] C1     Stay calm! SIGN    Batting sixth, third baseman, Yamaoka-kun. [14:52] C1     Yamaoka, one more! [14:56] CC     Yamaoka! [14:59] CC     Yamaoka! [15:11] Mi     Tanba-san. [15:12] Mi     Focus on the batter. [15:26] Um     Ball four! SIGN    Did the last home run cross his mind? SIGN    Yamaoka goes to first with four balls. [15:33] An     Inashiro is in a position to score yet again. [15:36] A1     Another walk? [15:38] A1     Give me a break, Tanba! [15:40] An     Seido can't concede another run here. [15:40] A2     He was pitching offensively. [15:47] R1     They're not giving Tanba-kun a break. [15:50] R2     It's not just that Tanba-kun's     not at his best. [15:53] R2     Inashiro's batters are simply very good. [15:58] R2     Every pitch requires a lot of focus. [16:05] Mi     Your pitch is looking good. [16:07] Mi     Let's go aggressive, Tanba-san. [16:24] S1     Yeah! [16:26] Ha     A liner to second! [16:28] C1     Nice, second! [16:31] Is     Two outs! Two outs! [16:32] Ma     Ryo-san! [16:34] Ku     Ryo-san! SIGN    Tanba's pitching with tenacity, and the fielders have his back SIGN    with a tight defense! SIGN    Can Seido defend this inning SIGN    and open up their next inning strong? SIGN    He hits the first pitch! SIGN    Between the third baseman and shortstop! SIGN    Soyogi, batting eighth, hits to left field! SIGN    The runner on second is heading home! [17:03] I1     Stop! SIGN    From the left, Furuya threw directly to home! SIGN    The runner's stuck on third! [17:20] Ka     Furuya! [17:21] Ma     Nice one, Furuya! [17:23] Ha     That was awesome, Furuya-kun! [17:25] M1     Way to go, monster! [17:26] M1     Monster prince! [17:28] M2     Let's go, Furuya! [17:30] Sa     Nice job, Furuya! [17:32] Sa     Even if it's a fluke! [17:35] Na     No! [17:37] Na     Stop taking all of the spotlight! [17:39] Is     Stupid! [17:40] Is     Let it bounce once! [17:42] Fu     I'll take your spot any time. SIGN    Seido prevented another run, but they're still in a tight spot. SIGN    Bases are loaded, yet again. [17:58] Ma     Send it our way. [17:59] Yu     Let's stay aggressive. [18:00] Is     Kill them! [18:03] Mi     Tanba-san. [18:04] Mi     Low and carefully. [18:08] Mi     Trust the team. [18:14] I1     Let's go, Fujikawa! [18:16] I2     You've got this! [18:19] IC     We still have the momentum, [18:22] IC     but if we can't get another run here... [18:27] Um     Play! [18:29] Ka     This is the moment. [18:32] Ka     This is where you stop their momentum. [18:51] (Flashback) Ku     Ryo-san. [19:00] (Flashback) Ku     I can't [19:03] (Flashback) Ku     make you stop, Ryo-san. [19:07] (Flashback) Ku     You're irreplaceable to this team. [19:13] (Flashback) Ku     Let's... [19:17] (Flashback) Ku     Let's definitely go... [19:21] (Flashback) Ku     ...to nationals. SIGN    Out! SIGN    And we go into the seventh! SIGN    Inashiro failed to score in the bottom of the sixth! SIGN    They couldn't score with the bases loaded! [20:13] Ma     Let's go! SIGN    Second baseman, Kominato, tapped the ball with his glove, SIGN    and Kuramochi, at shortstop, came in to catch it. SIGN    What a play by these two to keep Seido alive! [20:26] Ha     Wow. [20:28] Ot     Yes! Yes! Yes! [20:30] Ch     If that had gone through, [20:32] Ch     we could've conceded two runs. [20:36] Ka     Yeah. [20:39] Ka     He's tough, that one. [20:47] M1     That's our unstoppable duo! [20:49] M2     Kuramochi-kun, nice cover! [20:51] Ha     Kuramochi-senpai! [20:53] M3     Kuramochi! [20:54] M3     Kuramochi! [20:56] Ry     Good reaction there. [21:00] Ku     Oh, no. [21:02] Ku     I got lucky you tapped it in my direction. [21:04] Ku     I was desperate. [21:08] Ry     You saved us. [21:11] Ry     Me. And the team. [21:17] Ry     Nice cover. [21:23] Ku     Thanks! SIGN    Seido Inashiro [21:29] R1     Inashiro had the bases loaded     two innings in a row, but couldn't score. [21:33] R1     I don't think they're too happy with that. [21:36] R2     After a storm comes a rainbow. [21:39] R2     Seido could really use     a run here to fight back. [21:45] IC     Harada. [21:48] Ma     Yes, sir. [21:50] IC     This is an important inning. [21:58] IC     Don't give them a fighting chance. [23:36] Mi     Mei's continuing to pitch at his best. [23:38] Mi     We can't give up any more runs, [23:39] Mi     but something terrible happens to Tanba-san. [23:41] Mi     In the worst possible scenario,     Inashiro's cleanup is up. [23:44] Na     He's at his limit. [23:45] Na     Put an end to him, Masa-san. [23:47] Sa     We're not done yet! [23:49] Sa     The game's just beginning! [23:51] Ta     Kawakami, Sawamura. [23:52] Ta     Prepare yourselves. [23:54] Sa     Boss? [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Decision. SIGN    Decision [23:57] Mi     Let's win the national title! 56 - Decision Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Top of the seventh, and Seido's up to bat. SIGN    Batting fourth, first baseman, Yuki-kun. [00:13] R2     Seido just defended a bases-loaded inning. [00:16] R2     This is the perfect time to change the tide. SIGN    He hits a slider into foul territory! SIGN    The count is 2-2. SIGN    Yuki's being persistent here. [00:30] (Flashback) IC     Harada. [00:33] (Flashback) IC     Yes, sir. [00:36] (Flashback) IC     This is an important inning. [00:39] (Flashback) IC     Don't give them a fighting chance. SIGN    And here comes the seventh pitch! SIGN    He hits the fastball! [00:55] Sa     Let's go! SIGN    Center fielder is running! SIGN    It's big! SIGN    Is it going? SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Decision SIGN    Center fielder is running! SIGN    Is it going? SIGN    He caught it! SIGN    What a catch. SIGN    Center fielder, Carlos Kamiya, with a heroic save! SIGN    Inashiro is really giving Seido a hard time! [02:52] R1     Wow! [02:53] R1     That was a straight sprint     to the drop point. [02:57] R2     Inashiro really has it in them [03:00] R2     if they can pull out plays     like that at a time like this. [03:03] R2     It was the beacon of hope Seido needed, [03:07] R2     but it was caught perfectly. [03:15] R2     This could... [03:17] R2     This could mean... [03:21] Um     Strike! Batter out! [03:25] C1     Yeah, Mei! [03:26] C2     Nice pitch! [03:30] Ca     Nice pitch. [03:31] Na     Yeah, thanks! [03:32] Na     You're right up there with God and Buddha! [03:36] Mi     Damn! They got us. [03:39] Mi     They used so many change-ups last inning, [03:42] Mi     but they didn't use a     single one in this inning. [03:46] Ha     Two more innings. [03:48] Ha     If we can keep them thinking, then... [04:00] Sa     It's not over yet! [04:01] Sa     Not even close to being over! [04:02] Sa     The game's just getting started! [04:06] Sa     Let's keep on fighting! [04:07] Ry     We're right here. [04:08] Ku     Don't yell in our ears! [04:11] Is     You little! [04:12] Is     We'll take the game back, so just shut up! [04:14] Sa     Yes, sir. [04:15] Sa     I've never doubted you for a second. [04:19] Is     Damn. [04:20] Is     Did we really look that blue? [04:24] Is     Let's go! [04:25] Yu     Let's do this! SIGN    Seido Inashiro [04:33] C1     Inashiro is up by two. [04:35] C1     Seido has two more chances at offense. [04:38] C1     I'm sure they're starting to lose hope. [04:41] C1     I remember thinking     we'd never hit Narumiya's pitches. [04:45] C2     Any more runs could end the game. [04:49] C2     There's a lot of pressure on the pitcher. SIGN    Bottom of the seventh, Inashiro is up to bat. SIGN    Batting first, center fielder, Kamiya-kun. [05:00] C1     Is he an exchange student, too? [05:02] C2     No, he's Japanese. [05:05] C3     Who cares? [05:07] C3     You should watch this one carefully. [05:09] C1     Hm? [05:10] C3     Inashiro wants another run, [05:12] C3     but Seido has their backs against the wall. [05:15] C3     This is when both teams go all out. [05:20] C4     I came all the way here to watch. [05:23] C4     You'd better not let it end like this. [05:39] R1     Thank you for waiting. [05:41] R1     It's very hot today,     so don't forget to drink water. [05:45] Wa     Okay. [05:46] Wa     Thank you. [05:50] Wa     Wow! [05:52] Wa     Amazing. [05:53] Wa     There are more people now. [05:56] Wa     If Eijun came out to play, [05:58] Wa     I'd probably be too nervous to watch. [06:02] CC     Is he okay? [06:09] Yu     Tanba! [06:12] Sa     Tanba-san! [06:13] Mi     Excuse me! Time out! [06:17] Wa     What happened? [06:19] C1     He went to pick up a bunt, and then that. [06:26] 31     No way. [06:27] 31     You've gotta be kidding. [06:34] C1     His leg? [06:41] I1     It doesn't look like he pulled a muscle. [06:44] I2     It's probably just a cramp. [06:51] Ka     How are you? [06:53] Ta     I'm fine. [06:55] Ta     I can do this. [07:08] C1     Looks like it wasn't serious. [07:11] C1     It must be from the pressure and the heat. [07:16] C2     This is terrible for Seido. [07:19] C2     It only makes things harder     than they already were. [07:22] C2     If this happens again,     the umpire might force him to go out. [07:28] Ry     Just take your time and pitch. [07:30] Ry     Who cares about a few complaints? [07:33] Yu     Stay calm, Tanba. [07:35] Ku     How about a mystery pitch? [07:42] Re     Furuya-kun pitches     the first five innings, [07:44] Re     and Tanba-kun closes     the rest of the game. [07:47] Re     This is the most ideal outcome [07:50] Re     in order to avoid the weaknesses     of a pitcher's relay. [07:56] Ot     Is Tanba okay? [08:01] Ot     Coach! SIGN    And we're back to the bottom of the seventh. SIGN    Carlos got on base with a hit, SIGN    and then a bunt put him on second. SIGN    Next up is Inashiro's third batter. [08:20] C1     So he's staying. [08:22] C2     Is Tanba gonna be okay? [08:28] 31     Fight it! [08:29] 31     Don't get weak up there! [08:31] Yu     Let's do this! [08:35] Is     We've got your back, Tanba! [08:37] Ka     Sakai. [08:39] Ka     Kominato. [08:41] Ka     Go warm up right now. [08:43] Ka     Yes, sir. [08:45] Ka     Kadota. [08:46] Ka     Tell the two in the bullpen to get ready. [08:49] S1     Yes, sir. [09:00] Um     Ball! SIGN    The count is 2-1. [09:04] Ta     I can't leave... [09:06] Ta     I can't leave the mound like this [09:09] Ta     and cause trouble for the team! [09:12] Um     Strike! [09:13] Mi     Nice pitch! [09:15] Ka     Nice pitch! [09:16] Ma     Tanba-san! [09:18] Ta     I'm... [09:21] Ta     I'm the ace... [09:24] Ta     ...on this team! [09:31] Um     Strike! [09:36] Um     Batter out! [09:37] Ta     Let's go! [09:43] Is     Yeah! [09:45] Ry     Nice pitch. [09:47] Yu     Way to go, Tanba! [09:49] C1     Two outs! [09:50] C2     Nice pitch! [09:51] C3     Tanba! [09:53] Na     Man, he's tough. [09:56] Na     Quite honestly, I didn't think     he was this good of a pitcher. SIGN    Batting fourth, catcher, Harada-kun. [10:04] Na     But he's at his limit. [10:07] Na     Put an end to him, Masa-san. [10:20] Ta     I'll stop him here. [10:22] Ta     No matter what! [10:43] Um     Foul! [10:45] C1     Aww... So close! [10:47] C2     Wow! That was close! [10:50] Ma     Damn. [10:51] Ma     It didn't curve as much. [10:53] Ma     Must be because I pulled it too much. [10:57] Mi     Tanba-san! [11:05] CC     Is his leg okay? [11:18] Ot     Tanba. [11:21] Ot     Coach, we should... SIGN    Bottom of the seventh. Inashiro has a runner on second with two outs. SIGN    Seido can't give up another run here. SIGN    They need to do something! [11:37] Um     Ball! [11:39] Um     Ball! SIGN    Wide again! SIGN    The count is 3-1. [11:58] Um     Ball four! SIGN    Looks like they've decided to walk the cleanup to face Narumiya, the fifth batter! [12:10] Na     So you're not worried about me? [12:13] Mi     Time out, please. [12:31] C1     Are they switching pitchers? [12:32] C2     Seido's taking their ace out? [12:35] C3     Well, he's not in great shape. [12:38] C4     But this is an important moment. [12:40] C4     If they mess this up, it's over for Seido. [12:43] C5     Who are they going to pick? [12:46] C5     Will they bring Kawakami out     or put Furuya back on the mound? SIGN    Seido High School is switching players. SIGN    Replacing the pitcher, Tanba-kun... SIGN    ...is Sawamura-kun. SIGN    Replacing the pitcher, Tanba-kun... SIGN    ...is Sawamura-kun. [13:17] C1     What? [13:18] C1     No way! [13:19] C1     That brat's coming out? [13:21] C2     It's leftie vs leftie. [13:23] C2     I wonder if he's there just for Narumiya. [13:25] C3     They have two runners on bases, [13:27] C3     and Furuya gave up a hit to Narumiya earlier. [13:31] C4     That loud one, right? [13:34] C5     They're bringing out a first-year southpaw? [13:38] Na     Is this a joke? [13:39] Na     Do they not fear me? [13:41] 31     Tanba didn't even last three innings. [13:46] 32     It must be tough for him     to have to leave now. [13:57] Ta     Sawamura. [14:02] Ta     You're the ace now. [14:05] Ta     Pitch with confidence. [14:12] Sa     Tanba-san. [14:15] Yu     Tanba. [14:26] Yu     We won't let it end here. [14:31] Yu     We'll give you... [14:32] Yu     ...another chance. [14:35] Yu     We'll put you back on the mound again! [14:44] Is     We'll avenge you! [14:55] Sa     "We'll put Tanba-san     back on the mound again." [15:02] Sa     So is he saying... [15:04] Sa     ...we'll take back this game? [15:07] Sa     That we'll be going to nationals? [15:14] Sa     Amazing! [15:15] Sa     Just amazing! [15:18] Mi     Hey, Sawamura. [15:20] Mi     I hope you know your job. [15:24] Mi     Your job isn't to pitch well. [15:29] Mi     It's to pitch with energy. [15:35] Sa     Yes, sir! [15:36] Sa     That's all I can do, anyway! [15:38] Sa     I'm still a hatchling, after all! [15:41] Mi     Good. You understand. [15:54] Sa     That was good! [15:56] Ku     Shut up when you're practicing! [15:58] Sa     Thank you for waiting,     Sir Head Umpire! [16:00] Sa     Now, let's get this show back on the road! [16:03] Um     You don't need to make the calls. [16:05] Sa     Yes, sir! [16:07] Ka     That idiot! Is he nervous? [16:09] Ka     Oh, wait... [16:10] Ma     He's acting like himself. [16:12] Ot     Hey! [16:13] Ot     You're making us look bad! [16:17] Ha     Eijun. [16:20] Sa     I'll send ball flying, so... No, wait! [16:22] Sa     I'll pitch very carefully, [16:24] Sa     so thank you everyone beforehand! [16:27] Ku     Think before you talk, idiot! [16:29] Ka     Don't forget to breathe! [16:31] Ma     You idiot! [16:38] (Flashback) Ha     Next up, first-year pitcher,     Sawamura. [16:42] (Flashback) Ha     He's a southpaw with a moving     fastball pitch and a weird form. [16:46] (Flashback) Ha     He doesn't have power,     so the ball goes pretty far, [16:50] (Flashback) Ha     but most batters get jammed by his pitch. [16:53] (Flashback) Ha     He's been coming out     at some important times, [16:57] (Flashback) Ha     and is quickly becoming     a key pitcher at Seido. [17:02] Na     What does that even mean? [17:04] Na     Is he good or not? [17:10] Na     Which is it? [17:12] Na     Tell me. [17:15] R1     Two outs and runners     on first and second. [17:18] R1     The outfield has moved in     to prevent any runs. [17:21] R1     The best outcome for Seido     would be to jam an infield grounder [17:24] R1     or maybe even a strikeout. [17:28] R1     But... [17:40] Ka     Does he know how important this is? [17:44] Ka     If he gives up a run here, [17:46] Ka     it could end the game for us. [17:59] (Flashback) I1     Narumiya, use this bat! [18:03] (Flashback) Na     Wait. Isn't that... [18:04] (Flashback) I1     A Ty Cobb bat design. [18:05] (Flashback) I1     It has a longer contact area     that makes it easier to hit. [18:09] (Flashback) I1     It's effective for his moving... [18:14] (Flashback) I1     Don't make that face. [18:15] (Flashback) IC     Don't be stubborn     about your style here. [18:20] (Flashback) IC     Take him down and go finish the game. [18:26] Na     He can only pitch a moving fastball. [18:30] Na     If he throws anything easy,     I'll send it flying. [18:34] Na     How does Kazuya give plays     to pitchers like him, anyway? [18:39] Mi     Both Furuya... [18:41] Mi     ...and Tanba-san pitched their best. [18:45] Mi     Now it's your turn.     Give me your best shot! [19:08] Um     Strike! [19:11] Na     What's with his form? [19:15] Na     I can't see the ball! [19:21] Ka     Nice pitch! [19:22] C1     Yeah, Sawamura! [19:24] 31     Are you serious? [19:25] 31     He threw inside! [19:27] 32     A small mistake, and the     ball's in the outfield. [19:29] 33     Who cares about that? [19:31] 33     If they give up another run, it's over! [19:33] 32     Looks like they're putting     it all on the line. [19:35] 34     Yeah. [19:36] 34     Now, they can throw outside     pitches all they want. [19:40] C1     His pitch looks a lot faster     from the batter's box. [19:45] C2     Yeah. [19:46] C3     Well, I'm not too surprised. [19:48] C3     He was brave enough to face me. [19:55] Um     Strike! [19:57] Na     What? Again? [20:00] I1     Another inside pitch? [20:05] C1     Wow! They're aggressive. [20:09] C2     That catcher hasn't changed. [20:12] C2     The next one will be     in the completely opposite corner. [20:23] C2     Three consecutive pitches... [20:25] C2     ...to the inside? [20:28] Na     You little... Don't get cocky! [20:53] Sa     Let's go! [20:55] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [20:56] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! SIGN    KICK SIGN    miss [21:08] R1     Narumiya-kun went down in three pitches. [21:11] R2     And they were all to the inside. [21:15] C1     Narumiya would get pissed     and even swing at a ball. [21:19] C1     He read the batter very well. [21:23] 31     Three inside pitches in a row! [21:26] 31     What an idiot! [21:28] 31     He swung at a ball! [21:31] 32     It was a pretty risky pitch sequence, [21:35] 32     but he's got some guts     to be able to execute it. [21:41] Wa     Eijun. [21:43] Sa     Yes! Yes! [21:44] Ku     Cut it out. [21:46] Ta     Sawamura. [21:49] Ta     Nice pitch. [23:36] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [23:37] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [23:38] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [23:40] Mi     We managed to defend the inning, [23:41] Mi     but we have just two more innings to go. [23:43] Mi     We need to find a way to score. [23:45] Ch     It's an all-or-nothing gamble, [23:46] Ch     but this is the only way to get Narumiya. [23:49] Ry     Go on. It's your chance. [23:50] Ku     Ryo-san. [23:51] Ry     I know you can do it. [23:53] Ry     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Reliable Underclassmen. SIGN    Reliable Underclassmen [23:57] Ry     Let's win the national title! 57 - Reliable Underclassmen Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Ta     You're the ace now. [00:06] Ta     Pitch with power. [00:12] Na     He can only pitch a moving fastball. [00:17] Na     If he throws anything easy,     I'll send it flying. [00:28] Um     Strike! [00:41] C2     Three consecutive pitches... [00:43] C2     ...to the inside? [00:45] Na     You little... Don't get cocky! [01:08] Sa     Let's go! [01:10] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [01:11] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! SIGN    KICK SIGN    miss [01:21] R1     Narumiya-kun went three for three. [01:24] R2     And they were all inside pitches. [01:28] C1     Narumiya would get pissed     and even swing at a ball. [01:33] C1     He read the batter very well. [01:37] 31     Three inside pitches in a row! [01:40] 31     What an idiot! [01:42] 31     He swung at a ball! [01:45] 32     It was a pretty risky pitch sequence, [01:48] 32     but that first-year's got some guts     to be able to execute it. [01:54] Wa     Eijun. [01:57] Ta     Sawamura. [02:00] Ta     Nice pitch. SIGN    Reliable Underclassmen [03:52] Ch     Narumiya has pitched      ten change-ups so far. [03:57] Ch     He only threw it four times     in the first five innings, [04:01] Ch     but he threw six in the sixth. [04:04] Ch     It's as if he's trying to shift our focus [04:09] Ch     to the pitch that struck out Yuki. [04:23] Ch     In all their past games this season, [04:26] Ch     he's only used around ten      change-ups per game. [04:30] Ch     Even in this game, [04:32] Ch     he stopped using it after Isashiki     sent it into the outfield. [04:38] Ch     This is purely a speculation, [04:40] Ch     but they may have a reason they     don't want to use it so many times. [04:48] Ot     T-True. [04:49] Ot     There is something off     about how they've used it, [04:52] Ot     but perhaps that's what     they want us to think! [05:01] Ka     It doesn't matter if there's a reason     for their use of the change-up. [05:05] Ka     If they've made us think this hard about it, [05:07] Ka     then we've already played into their hands. [05:12] Ka     If we continue to play like we have, [05:14] Ka     we can't win. [05:24] Ka     Let's forget their change-up. [05:30] Ma     Mei, last one! [05:36] I1     Don't look so down, Mei! [05:37] I2     Chin up! [05:39] I3     Deap breaths. [05:40] Na     I know! Shut up! [05:45] Ma     This isn't good. SIGN    Seido     Inashiro [05:48] Ma     We've gotten some really good chances, [05:51] Ma     but we haven't scored since the fifth inning. [05:57] Ma     Mei's pitched almost 100 pitches, too. SIGN    Top of the eighth, and Seido's up to bat. SIGN    Batting seventh, left fielder, Furuya-kun. [06:11] C1     Furuya! [06:13] C2     Monster! [06:15] C3     You've got this! [06:17] C4     Let's go, Furuya! [06:19] Sa     Hit it, Furuya! [06:21] Sa     Be the man! [06:23] Fu     I was ready to pitch, too, you know! [06:31] Ma     He got a hit in his last at-bat. [06:35] Ma     Don't understimate him, Mei. [06:39] Na     Why would I? [06:44] Na     I'm freaking pissed! SIGN    A crossfire pitch to the inside! SIGN    Looks like he's pitching with a vengeance! SIGN    The count is 1-2. SIGN    He's quickly cornered the batter. SIGN    Will we see his change-up? SIGN    Will that be his final pitch? [07:35] Ka     Be confident. SIGN    Fourth pitch! [07:45] Ka     Swing with your normal form until the end! SIGN    A fastball to the outside, and Furuya hits! SIGN    It's a hit to the right field! [08:02] SS     Yeah! SIGN    Finally after seven innings, SIGN    could this be the spark Seido needed? [08:12] Ha     Nice hit, Furuya-kun! [08:13] S1     Don't be so shy about it! SIGN    hide [08:17] S2     No need to hide it! [08:25] Sa     Well hit, Furuya! [08:27] Sa     Leave the rest to me! SIGN    touch [08:38] Ku     What a bunt. [08:40] Sa     Yes! [08:41] Sa     Yes! Yes! [08:41] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [08:43] Na     Shut up! [08:44] Na     It's just a bunt! SIGN    A successful sacrifice bunt! SIGN    One out and a runner on second. SIGN    Seido has put a man in scoring position. [08:55] C1     Nice, Sawamura! [08:57] Ka     You're way too consistent! [09:00] R1     They're behind by two runs,     but they used a bunt. [09:03] R2     Yeah. [09:05] R2     I thought they might use a pintch hitter, [09:07] R2     but it looks like they want him     to keep pitching next inning. [09:11] Sa     Why won't you let me swing? [09:13] Ka     Stop making that face! [09:15] Ka     You're only good at bunts! [09:17] Ka     Don't get cocky! [09:20] R1     Yeah. [09:21] R1     He brings the team to life when he pitches. [09:24] R1     Not to mention... [09:27] R1     His last three pitches [09:29] R1     lifted the tension in the air. [09:52] Ka     It slipped through! [09:53] C1     Nice one! SIGN    Ninth batter, Shirasu, pulled the first pitch! [09:58] Ha     What's going on? [10:00] Ha     Their swings have gotten much sharper. [10:04] I1     Mei! SIGN    First base! Safe! [10:07] S1     Yeah! SIGN    One out with runners on first and third! [10:16] C1     Shirasu just roared. [10:19] C2     Is that... [10:22] C3     Is that... [10:25] C3     ...a fist pump? [10:31] CC     From Shirasu? SIGN    Seido's runner advanced from second to third, SIGN    and their next batter is their lead-off man, Kuramochi! [10:45] C0     You've got this! [10:47] C1     Let's keep it up, Kuramochi! [10:49] C2     Bring the runners home! [11:05] Ha     Let's go, Kuramochi-senpai! [11:07] M1     You've got this! [11:08] M2     Come on, Kuramochi! [11:12] Ka     Kuramochi. [11:14] Ku     Yes, sir? [11:16] Ma     Excuse me. [11:17] Ma     Time out, please. [11:19] Um     Time out! SIGN    Inashiro's infield are gathering at the mound. [11:24] Na     Get out of here! SIGN    They're taking a short breather. [11:29] 31     One out with runners on first and third. [11:32] 31     A lot of possible plays here. [11:35] 31     Like a squeeze play. [11:37] 32     Yeah. [11:39] 32     They need at least one run, no matter what. [11:43] 32     I'm sure their coach knows that very well. [12:04] Ma     Watch out for a squeeze bunt. [12:08] Na     I know already! [12:10] Na     You're too close! [12:11] Na     Too big! [12:11] Na     Too scary! [12:12] Ma     Whaddaya mean "too big"? SIGN    Grrrrrrr [12:14] Na     Exactly what I said! [12:18] I1     Excuse me. [12:19] I1     The coach said you can concede a run. [12:22] Ma     Yeah, I know. [12:24] Ma     Infield, play halfway. [12:27] Ma     Outfield, prepare for a long one. [12:30] Ma     Let's get the outs we can get. [12:34] I1     Right. [12:35] I1     That's what the coach said. [12:37] I1     That we're up two runs for a reason. [12:43] I2     You have a problem? [12:45] Na     No problems! [12:46] Na     Though I think it's a boring plan! [12:49] Na     Let me tell you. [12:50] Na     The batters are under pressure, too. [12:53] Na     I bet they've lost their calm     chasing after a run. [12:57] Na     So it's 60:40 in... [12:59] Na     Wait! [13:02] Na     I'm pitching for our team. [13:05] Na     So it's 80:20 in our favor. [13:14] Na     See? [13:15] Na     This is gonna be a piece of cake! [13:17] Na     Now scram, kids! [13:19] Na     It's hot here, so let's     get this game over with! [13:23] I1     Unbelievable. [13:25] I2     You really think you're a king. [13:30] I3     This is the Mei we know. [13:35] Ma     Mei. [13:36] Ma     Let's check the first pitch. [13:38] Ma     I want to see how they react. [13:41] Na     I know, so stop— [13:42] Ma     Let me finish, Mei! [13:46] Ma     It's my job as the catcher. [13:53] Ma     Anyway, we can concede a run here. [13:56] Ma     Let's end this inning with     the next two batters. [14:08] CC     Keep on moving! [14:11] CC     Don't ever stop! SIGN    It's one out with runners on first and third at the top of the eighth! SIGN    Seido has proven their defense time and time again, SIGN    and they've kept an eye out for a chance to score. SIGN    This could be the chance they've been looking for! SIGN    However, the best southpaw in Kanto, SIGN    Mei Narumiya of Inashiro Vocational High, stands in their way! [14:41] C1     Let's go, Kuramochi! [14:42] C2     Go for it! [14:47] Ma     He's batting right-handed this time. [14:49] C1     Mei-kun! [14:51] C2     Narumiya! [14:53] C3     Narumiya! [14:54] C4     Stay strong! [14:55] C5     Mei! [14:56] C6     Narumiya-kun! [14:57] C7     Mei-kun! [14:59] C8     Inashiro's playing their infield halfway. [15:02] C9     Looks like they've prepared to lose a run. [15:06] C9     But if they just give one away for free, [15:10] C9     it'll give Seido momentum. [15:22] Na     Goodness. [15:23] Na     You're such a worrywart, Masa-san. [15:32] Na     We're two runs up. [15:34] Na     You don't need to remind me. [15:37] Na     This is different from before. [15:50] Sa     Don't worry! [15:52] Sa     You can do this! [15:53] Sa     You're more than just a failure,     Kuramochi-senpai! [15:56] Sa     Be confident! [15:58] Ku     I'll make it. [16:01] Ku     I have to make it. [16:04] C1     Kuramochi! [16:16] Ka     You're next at-bat. [16:19] Ka     Are you ready? [16:24] Ha     Yes, sir. SIGN    He opens up with a ball to the outside. [16:43] Ma     No signs of a squeeze bunt yet. [16:51] Na     If you're gonna do it, then make it quick. [16:56] Um     Strike! SIGN    Low and away into the corner! [17:01] Na     You can't hit my pitch, anyway. [17:09] C1     The count is 1-1. [17:12] C1     No signs of a squeeze bunt yet. [17:18] C1     Are they going for a hit? [17:21] C2     I don't know. [17:23] C2     Runners on first and third. [17:25] C2     They could do it any time. [17:36] C2     There's the bunt! [17:38] Ma     Mei! [18:05] C1     He tapped it! [18:06] Ma     That was close! [18:08] C2     W-Wow! How did he tap that? [18:12] C3     Dang! Are you serious? [18:16] 31     That was a nice tap. [18:18] 32     If he'd missed, it would've been     game over for the runner. [18:23] 33     But... [18:24] 33     Two strikes now. [18:26] 33     He's completely cornered. [18:31] Na     Like I said. [18:34] Na     It's 80:20 in our favor. [18:37] Na     We can concede a run? [18:44] Na     How about being more optimistic? SIGN    He didn't swing! SIGN    The count is 2-2! [18:54] Na     You want me to stand here to concede a run? [19:01] Na     No way in hell! [19:09] Ma     A squeeze bunt after two strikes? [19:11] Na     Damn it! [19:15] M1     Come on! [19:17] Ku     I'll do it. [19:20] Ku     I have to do it! [19:25] (Flashback) Ot     What? [19:26] (Flashback) Ot     You want a pinch hitter? [19:28] (Flashback) Ot     Why would you say that, Kominato? [19:30] (Flashback) Ot     Are you hurt somewhere? [19:33] (Flashback) Ku     Ryo-san! [19:34] (Flashback) Ha     I hate to admit it, [19:38] (Flashback) Ha     but I can't move like I thought I could. [19:49] (Flashback) Ka     Are you sure? [19:56] (Flashback) Ry     Yes. [19:59] (Flashback) Ry     I know we have... [20:02] (Flashback) Ry     ...a lot of good underclassmen. [20:13] Ma     First base! SIGN    Third base runner scores! SIGN    Kuramochi pulls off a risky squeeze bunt after two strikes! [20:34] Ku     Yeah! [20:35] S1     Kuramochi! [20:36] S2     Nice bunt! [20:39] Sa     I can't believe you did it, Kuramochi-senpai! [20:41] Ku     Shut up! [20:42] Ku     Whaddaya mean you can't believe it? [20:45] S1     You son of a gun! [20:50] Is     We got a run back. [20:52] Yu     Just one more run. SIGN    Seido     Inashiro SIGN    Seido finally scores in the eighth inning! SIGN    And a runner is still on second! [21:00] Ma     They got us good. [21:02] Ma     But it's two outs now. [21:04] Ma     Mei, let's get the next batter— [21:06] Na     I know! SIGN    Seido High School is switching players. [21:19] Ma     They're switching here? [21:21] Ma     Isn't Kominato up next? [21:24] Ma     Pinch hitting for the second batter     and baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun, [21:31] Ma     is Haruichi Kominato-kun. [21:44] Ry     Smack the first pitch, Haruichi. [21:49] Ry     You've got this. [23:35] Mi     Kuramochi pulled off the squeeze bunt, [23:37] Mi     and now we're just one run behind     with a runner on second. [23:41] Sa     Smash it, Harucchi! [23:43] Ha     I can't catch up to you     if I just do what's normal. [23:46] Na     I'll break your bat! [23:49] Is     What reliable underclassmen. [23:51] Is     Wouldn't you say, Captain? [23:52] Yu     Next time on Ace of the Diamond*:     The Three-Hole. SIGN    The Three-Hole [23:56] Yu     Let's win the national title! [23:58] ---      58 - The Three-Hole Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Ma     A squeeze bunt after two strikes? [00:03] Na     Damn it! [00:09] (Flashback) Ry     I know we have... [00:12] (Flashback) Ry     ...a lot of good underclassmen. [00:24] Ma     First base! [00:26] An     Third base runner scores! [00:32] Is     We got a run back. [00:35] Yu     Just one more run. [00:37] An     Seido High School is switching players. [00:43] Ma     They're switching here? [00:45] Ma     Isn't Kominato up next? SIGN    Pinch hitting for the second batter and baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun, SIGN    is Haruichi Kominato-kun. [01:03] Ry     Smack the first pitch, Haruichi. [01:08] Ry     You've got this. SIGN    The Three-Hole SIGN    Seido finally got a run in the top of the eighth, SIGN    and they still have a runner on second with two outs! SIGN    With a runner in scoring position, SIGN    Haruichi Kominato comes out as a pinch hitter. SIGN    This first-year has hit three for three so far SIGN    with an RBI of 1.000! SIGN    He's brought a lot of luck to Seido. [03:10] Sa     Smash it away, Harucchi! [03:13] Fu     First pitch! [03:14] Ry     Keep your shoulder warm, Sawamura. [03:16] Sa     It's your chance to be a man! [03:22] I1     Seido replaced one of their best batters [03:26] I1     with his first-year younger brother? [03:30] I2     Is he really... [03:32] I3     ...that reliable? [03:38] Ma     When the pinch hitter gets a hit, [03:41] Ma     it really lifts the team's spirit. [03:44] Ma     Let's take him down     with everything we've got, Mei! [03:48] Na     He's using a wooden bat as a first year? [03:58] Na     I'll break your freaking bat! [04:10] C1     He's standing really close to the plate. [04:12] C1     I wonder if he's risking getting hit, [04:14] C1     so he can aim for an outside pitch. [04:25] C2     He's luring a pitch... [04:27] C2     ...to the inside. [04:30] Ma     We don't need a strike. [04:33] Na     I know. [04:37] Na     I'll scare you to death! [04:40] Ha     Ever since I was little, [04:42] Ha     I've been chasing after him. [04:45] (Flashback) C1     Wow! He's good! [04:46] (Flashback) C2     How old is he? [04:48] (Flashback) C2     What a cute boy! [04:52] (Flashback) R1     Nice one, Ryosuke! [04:56] Ha     My brother has always been my hero. [05:02] Ha     I've always admired him [05:05] Ha     and wanted to be like him. [05:07] (Flashback) Ry     You should get this one. [05:09] (Flashback) Ry     It's metal, so it's light. [05:11] (Flashback) Ry     You're weak and short. [05:16] (Flashback) Ry     You're ten years too young for a wooden one. [05:18] (Flashback) Ha     I want this one! [05:21] (Flashback) Ha     It's better if it's a challenge. [05:28] Ha     I can't catch up to you     if I just do what's normal. [05:33] (Flashback) Ry     You're unusually stubborn about this. [05:35] (Flashback) Ry     Don't come crying to me later. [05:41] (Flashback) Ry     But... [05:43] (Flashback) Ry     If you can master the wooden bat, [05:47] (Flashback) Ry     you'll be an amazing batter. [05:53] Ha     I just wanted to be acknowledged by him. [06:05] (Flashback) Ry     You've got this. SIGN    It's a hit! SIGN    Both left and center ran for it but were a step away! SIGN    Pinch hitter Kominato hit one into the left while breaking his bat! [06:54] Ma     He got another hit! [06:55] Ka     It might've been an out     if the bat hadn't broken! [06:59] Ma     He's definitely got luck on his side! [07:01] Ku     Nice batting! [07:05] Ry     It's not luck. [07:08] Ry     Isn't that right, Haruichi? SIGN    Two outs and runners on first and third! SIGN    And the team's best batters are coming up next! [07:20] Is     What reliable underclassmen. [07:25] Is     Thanks for setting up the stage for me! [07:39] Ma     Jun-san! You've got this! SIGN    The count is 2-2. SIGN    Isashiki is racking up fouls! [07:50] 31     Those are some good pitches. [07:52] 32     Isashiki's just barely keeping up. [07:54] 33     No, he's doing well. [07:57] 33     Isashiki usually swings big     from the first pitch, [08:00] 33     so everyone thinks he's a hard hitter, [08:03] 33     but he also has enough     skill to hit to the right. [08:06] Is     Let's go! [08:10] Na     Man, you're persistent. [08:13] Ma     Is he just putting his money on fastballs? [08:17] Ma     I'd like to get his timing off, but... [08:30] Na     What are you so worried about, Masa-san? [08:34] S1     Jun-san! [08:36] S2     You've got this! [08:38] Ot     W-We're completely ignoring their change-up. [08:41] Ch     If he throws a change-up,     it's game over for us. [08:52] Is     Let's go! Damn it! [08:54] Is     Come on! [08:56] C1     You've got this, Isashiki! [08:59] M1     Come on, Isashiki-kun. [09:01] MM     Please! [09:03] M2     Let's get a hit! [09:07] C1     Isashiki! [09:08] C2     Jun-san! [09:14] Ma     Jun-san. [09:23] (Flashback) Is     Zono! [09:25] (Flashback) Is     Are you trying to hit a home run every at-bat? [09:28] (Flashback) Is     You're swinging way too wide! [09:30] (Flashback) Is     The coach won't pick you if you swing like that. [09:33] (Flashback) Ma     But I'm known for my long hits. [09:36] (Flashback) Ma     And what about you? [09:38] (Flashback) Is     What? [09:39] (Flashback) Ma     How do you control your hits to the right, [09:43] (Flashback) Ma     when your form is just completely inconsistent? [09:46] Is     Yeah! [09:48] (Flashback) Is     Whose form is inconsistent? [09:52] (Flashback) Ma     I'm sorry! [09:54] (Flashback) Is     I may be in the three-hole, [09:56] (Flashback) Is     but I've never thought     for a second that I'm good. [10:00] (Flashback) Is     How can I get on base? [10:02] (Flashback) Is     How can I create an opportunity? [10:04] (Flashback) Is     How can I pass the baton? [10:08] (Flashback) Is     Every time I stand at the plate, [10:10] (Flashback) Is     I'm doing everything I can     to chase after the ball. [10:18] Is     I hate saying this, [10:22] Is     but there's a guy I'll never beat     in a million years [10:25] Is     waiting right behind me. [10:31] Ma     Let's end it with this one. [10:35] Is     Try and get me out! [10:37] Is     I dare you! [10:41] Is     A slider? [10:50] Um     Ball! SIGN    It's full count now! [10:55] Sa     It went low! [10:57] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! SIGN    Yes... Yes... [10:58] Sa     Yes! Yes! Yes! [11:00] R1     That was a nice stop. [11:02] R2     Yeah. [11:03] R2     I bet Inashiro wanted to end on that pitch. [11:11] Ch     Now, it's 50:50. SIGN    Isashiki fought for a walk! [11:28] S1     Yes! [11:29] S2     Bases loaded! [11:30] S3     Good job, Isashiki! [11:33] Ma     Jun-san! [11:36] Is     Damn. [11:37] Is     I guess I'm not meant to take the spotlight. [11:45] Is     He's all yours, Captain. [12:01] C1     Tetsu! [12:02] C2     Tetsu-san! [12:03] C3     Yuki! [12:05] IM     Should we send them a messenger? SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Two outs and bases loaded at the top of the eighth! SIGN    Only a single run separates the teams. SIGN    It's the ace versus the cleanup once more. SIGN    This is their fourth match-up. [12:32] CC     Men have their own worlds. [12:37] CC     My world is like [12:41] CC     a shooting star in the sky. [12:46] CC     Smack it away, Yuki! [12:49] CC     Yuki! Yuki! [12:49] Is     Tetsu. [12:50] Is     When Narumiya pitched     that last one to me, [12:53] Is     he was definitely tense. [12:56] Mi     The momentum... [12:58] Ch     ...is definitely in our favor. [13:04] Is     Make this game ours, Captain. [13:11] IC     We don't need a messenger. [13:14] IC     The players on the field know     very well what they need to do. [13:21] IC     They're all facing forward. [13:27] I1     Let's go. [13:30] I2     Mei. [13:31] I3     This is a pickle. [13:33] I4     Finally a challenge. [13:36] I5     Just shut him down. [13:38] I5     Like you always do. [13:41] II     We believe in you. SIGN    Seido's cleanup has been shut down by Narumiya so far. SIGN    A hit ties the game. SIGN    Anything more will turn it around! SIGN    And the first pitch! [14:19] Um     Strike! [14:21] I1     Yes! [14:23] 31     A forkball here? [14:26] C1     They're good. [14:27] C1     That was a good distraction. [14:34] Ma     He swung from the first pitch. [14:38] Ma     Is he after a fastball? SIGN    Second pitch! [15:12] Is     Damn it. [15:14] Is     Give us a free run! [15:15] R1     That was a nice save. [15:17] R2     Yeah. [15:18] R2     Accidents are scary     when there's a runner on third. [15:22] R2     Looks like even Narumiya-kun is tense. SIGN    The slider went a little low, SIGN    and now it's 1-1. SIGN    Are they being cautious? SIGN    Inashiro is taking their time before they pitch. [15:55] R2     The first two match-ups     were strikeouts with change-ups. [16:00] R2     Carlos-kun got the impossible     out in the third match-up, [16:04] R2     but Yuki-kun hit Narumiya-kun's     fastball perfectly. [16:08] R2     The key seems to be the change-up. [16:19] Ot     Don't come! Don't come! Don't come! SIGN    Third pitch! [16:29] Is     Smack it away! [16:30] SS     Tetsu! [16:32] Ku     Tetsu-san! [16:33] Sa     Leader! SIGN    And a beautiful fastball from Narumiya! [16:47] I1     Yeah! [16:48] I1     That's how you do it! [16:49] Ta     Nice swing! [16:51] Ku     Your timing's right on, Tetsu-san! [16:53] C1     Wow! [16:54] C1     Was that the fastest today? [16:56] C2     But Yuki tapped it. SIGN    What an exciting clash of two titans! SIGN    Will the ace win with his pride? SIGN    Or will the cleanup show persistence? [17:13] C0     Tetsu-san! [17:14] C1     Hit it, Tetsu! [17:19] C2     Narumiya! [17:20] C3     Narumiya-senpai! SIGN    Another foul! That's the fifth pitch! SIGN    With his bat, he continues to hang on against Narumiya! SIGN    The count is still 1-2! [17:36] Mi     Tetsu-san is swinging at the balls. [17:39] Mi     Mei must be throwing some incredible pitches. [17:50] Ma     He's reacted well to both     a forkball and a high ball. [17:55] Ma     Mei's fastball is definitely at its peak. [17:58] Ma     The pitch that could make it even better... [18:02] Ma     ...is his change-up. [18:12] Ma     But his change-up gets a little higher     every time he pitches it. [18:17] Ma     That's why we've been so careful up until now. [18:27] Na     We don't really have a choice, Masa-san. [18:30] Na     We've been practicing in order     to win games like this at nationals. SIGN    I want to pitch.     Let me pitch.     I'm gonna pitch. [18:40] Ma     True. [18:41] Ma     This isn't the time to be counting his pitches. [18:47] Ma     If he can throw it low, it's invincible. [18:50] Ma     No one can even touch it. [19:00] Ma     If he can throw it perfectly here... [19:04] Ma     ...then it'll truly become his strikeout pitch. [19:08] Ma     If you throw it high, [19:10] Ma     I'm gonna smack you later. [19:17] C1     Focus right here! [19:19] Is     Smack it, Tetsu! [19:22] Ha     Let's go! [19:24] S1     You've got this. [19:26] S2     Come on, Leader! [19:37] Ka     Yuki. [19:40] (Flashback) Yu     Captain? [19:42] (Flashback) Yu     Me? [19:44] (Flashback) Ka     Yeah. [19:45] (Flashback) Ka     The third-years unanimously picked you. [19:49] (Flashback) Ka     With so many people, [19:50] (Flashback) Ka     I'm not asking you to keep everyone in check. [19:53] (Flashback) Ka     You just need to lead with your plays. [20:04] (Flashback) Ka     What's wrong? [20:06] (Flashback) Ka     Can't get up, Yuki? [20:12] (Flashback) Yu     One more... [20:15] (Flashback) Yu     Please... [20:18] (Flashback) Yu     Coach... [20:21] Ka     You've led this team so far. [20:29] Ka     You've honed your batting skills     every day this past three years. [20:34] Ka     Now focus it all into one swing. [20:38] CC     Smack it away, Yuki! [20:41] CC     Yuki! [20:47] CC     Yuki! Yuki! Yuki! [21:11] Na     I can hear you all loud and clear, [21:13] Na     even if you don't scream. [21:18] Na     It's the ace's job to meet     everyone's expectations. [21:26] Na     I still have to redeem myself at nationals. [21:31] Na     So I'll... [21:37] Na     I'll perfect this pitch right here, and... [21:51] Na     ...we'll go to nationals! [23:36] Mi     Mei throws his change-up at Tetsu-san! [23:39] Sa     Our team is invincible. [23:40] Sa     I can't imagine us losing to anyone! [23:43] Na     Man, I feel great! [23:45] R2     I doubt anyone expected this result. [23:48] IC     In this important game, [23:50] IC     there are three inexperienced     first-years on their field. [23:53] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Fearless. SIGN    Fearless [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 59 - Fearless Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] C1     Focus right here! [00:03] Is     Smack it, Tetsu! [00:06] Ha     Let's go! [00:08] S1     You've got this. [00:10] S2     Come on, Leader! [00:35] Na     I can hear you all loud and clear, [00:39] Na     even if you don't scream. [00:41] Na     It's the ace's job to meet     everyone's expectations. [00:50] Na     I still have to redeem myself at nationals. [00:55] Na     So I'll... [01:01] Na     I'll perfect this pitch right here, and... [01:14] Na     ...we'll go to nationals! [01:26] Ch     A change-up? [01:29] Ma     Yes! [01:31] Ma     We've got him off balance. SIGN    Fearless [03:08] Na     So I'll... [03:15] Na     I'll perfect this pitch right here, and... [03:27] Na     ...we'll go to nationals! [03:38] Ch     A change-up? [03:41] Ma     Yes! [03:43] Ma     We've got him off balance. [04:04] Ka     Yes! [04:11] Is     Yeah! [04:13] I1     Carlos! [04:14] Sa     Come on! SIGN    Both the second and third base runners scored! SIGN    The cleanup turned the game around with a clean hit! SIGN    Yuki's RBI double in the eighth inning SIGN    finally puts Seido on top! [04:43] (Flashback) Yu     We'll put you back on the mound again! [05:11] Ry     It's not over yet. [05:17] CC     Seido! Seido! Seido! [05:21] Ma     The control was fine. [05:24] Ma     Though ideally, he could've     pitched with one ball fewer. [05:30] CC     Seido! Seido! Seido! [05:34] Na     Wow! [05:36] Na     I will have no words if he can hit that. [05:39] Na     The batter is just that good. [05:44] Ma     Mei. [05:46] Ma     Y-Yeah. [05:48] Ma     They still have a runner. [05:50] Ma     We can't lower our guard yet. [05:53] Ma     There are two outs,     so be careful with your first pitch. [05:56] Na     I know. [06:01] Ma     There's no way he isn't frustrated. [06:03] Ma     But he's keeping calm. [06:04] Na     Two outs! [06:16] Sa     Masuko! Masuko! [06:19] Sa     Mas— [06:26] Ka     Yes! [06:27] Ka     The first pitch! [06:28] Ka     Let's go! [06:33] Ma     Damn, Carlos. [06:37] C1     So close! [06:38] R1     He caught it again. [06:39] R2     The first pitch right after a hit. [06:42] R2     That was the right call. SIGN    Three outs to retire the side. SIGN    Ace Narumiya somehow got the final out, SIGN    but he gave up three runs this inning, SIGN    and ended up giving Seido the lead! [06:58] Ca     Mei. [07:03] Sa     That was close! [07:04] Sa     Very close, Masuko-senpai! [07:07] Is     Tetsuo! [07:08] S1     Tetsu-san! [07:12] S2     Nice batting. [07:13] S3     Nice, Tetsu! [07:14] Is     You hogged the spotlight! [07:17] S1     What happened to ignoring the change-up? [07:19] Is     Were you aiming for it? [07:23] Yu     No. [07:24] Yu     I don't remember what I hit. [07:28] Yu     I was on second before I realized it. [07:32] Ot     He doesn't remember? [07:33] Ch     His focus on the ball is unparalleled. [07:36] Mi     You've gotta be kidding me. [07:43] Is     I could never beat you in a million years. [07:47] Yu     Hm? SIGN    Hm? [07:48] Yu     What? SIGN    What? [07:50] Is     Nothing! [07:52] Is     Nothing at all, Captain! [07:55] Ta     Tetsu! [08:03] Ry     I won't tell anyone you were crying. [08:07] Is     All right! [08:08] Is     Let's defend! [08:10] Ka     Kawakami, can you go? [08:15] Ka     The next two innings are going     to be up to you and Sawamura. [08:22] Mi     Do it again! [08:28] Is     Sawamura! Stay focused! [08:31] Yu     One at a time! [08:32] Ku     Don't rush! [08:35] Ta     We may have turned it around, [08:37] Ta     but we're only up by one! [08:38] Ta     Don't forget to stay     aggressive until the end! [08:41] SS     Yes, sir! [08:44] Na     Damn it! [08:46] Na     Damn it! Damn it! [08:48] Na     No! No! No! [08:52] Na     Damn it! [09:03] Na     Wow! [09:05] Na     I feel refreshed. [09:09] S1     Sure doesn't sound like it. [09:12] Na     No, I do! [09:13] Na     Now I do! [09:14] Na     I feel very cool now! [09:18] Na     It's not over yet. [09:20] Na     We haven't lost yet. [09:21] S1     Oh, you're more levelheaded than I thought. [09:25] Ca     Thought he'd go crazier, [09:29] Ca     but he managed to stay calm     on the mound, so good on him. [09:33] Na     Can I have something to drink? [09:39] Ma     We have two more innings to score. [09:45] Ma     We won't let it end like this. SIGN    Bottom of the eighth, and Inashiro is up to bat. SIGN    Batting sixth, first baseman, Yamaoka-kun. [09:56] Is     He hits long! [09:58] Ry     Well, shall we scream until our lungs bleed? [10:08] Sa     Two more innings. [10:11] Sa     If we can defend two more innings, [10:16] Sa     we're going to nationals. [10:21] Sa     To be honest, [10:24] Sa     I have no idea what nationals will be like. [10:29] Sa     But I know one thing. [10:33] Sa     I'm not scared. [10:36] Sa     Everyone's so reliable. [10:39] Sa     This team is invincible. [10:42] Sa     We won't lose, [10:45] Sa     no matter who we play. [10:48] Um     Ball! SIGN    The first pitch goes slightly wide. [10:52] I1     So this is the pitch. [10:54] I1     I can't see his pitching arm at all. [10:59] Mi     Our biggest concern     with Yamaoka is his power. [11:03] Mi     He can take any easy pitch to the outfield. [11:10] Mi     This inning is the key. [11:12] Mi     If we can't hold this inning     without giving up a run, [11:15] Mi     we can seize the momentum! [11:18] Um     Foul! [11:19] Ma     Yeah! [11:20] Ma     Keep going! [11:21] Ka     But don't get cocky! [11:23] Ka     You got that? [11:25] Ka     You always do something extra! [11:28] Mi     Yes. [11:29] Mi     His pitch looks good. [11:30] Mi     Now, it's your will. [11:34] Mi     Throw with everything you have! [11:37] I1     Damn, I can't figure out the timing. [11:39] I2     Yamaoka! Let's go! [11:43] IC     Don't let their battery fool you. [11:46] IC     It's not a pitch you can't tap. [11:50] IC     If you stay tenacious,     he'll give you an easy pitch. [12:01] I1     A crossfire? [12:03] Sa     Left field! [12:04] Is     Go forward, Furuya! [12:05] Is     It's falling short! [12:09] I1     Yeah! Nice! [12:11] I2     Run for it! [12:13] A1     Did he get a late start? [12:15] A2     Yeah. And he was defending too deep. SIGN    No outs and a runner on first! SIGN    Inashiro is quickly fighting back! [12:26] IC     In the tournament final, [12:29] IC     they have three inexperienced     first-years on the field. [12:34] IC     We'll have plenty of chances to strike. SIGN    Inashiro has a runner on first with no outs at the bottom of the eighth. SIGN    Seventh batter and second baseman, Hirai, is at bat. [12:51] Mi     Yamaoka has speed. [12:52] Mi     I'm sure they'll advance him with a bunt. [12:54] Mi     Don't get careless, Sawamura. [12:57] Mi     Let's get the outs we can definitely get. [13:06] Mi     Third! [13:08] Mi     Can we make second? [13:11] Ma     Sa-Sawamura! [13:13] S1     Don't be rash! [13:16] Um     Out! [13:20] Sa     Yes! SIGN    Sawamura got that one quickly! SIGN    The runner was out at second! [13:26] Ma     Sawamura! [13:27] Sa     One out! [13:28] C1     That was dangerous! [13:31] Mi     If Masuko-senpai hadn't noticed,     you would've collided. [13:34] Mi     I can't say anything     because he got the out, [13:37] Mi     but that could've ended terribly for us. [13:43] IC     That was a risky play     which came from inexperience, [13:47] IC     but the result is everything. [13:49] IC     I guess the momentum is still in their favor. SIGN    Batting eighth, left fielder, Soyogi-kun. [13:56] I1     Damn. [13:58] I1     I wanted to send him     to second to get us rolling. [14:01] Sa     Hmmm! Are you gonna run? [14:04] Mi     That's a big lead. [14:13] Um     Safe! SIGN    What a throw from the catcher! [14:16] Sa     Wow! [14:17] An     The first base runner barely made it back! [14:20] I1     That was close. [14:22] I1     His shoulder's crazy. [14:27] I1     But... [14:29] I1     I can't just back down, either. [14:33] Sa     Hmm! SIGN     Hmm! [14:35] Sa     Hmmm! SIGN    Hmmm! [14:40] Mi     I guess you won't give up so easily. [14:49] Mi     Leave the runner to me. [14:53] Mi     You just give me... [14:56] Mi     ...your best pitch right here. [15:01] IC     Inside pitch, Soyogi. [15:04] IC     He doesn't have the control     to pitch to the corners yet. [15:09] IC     He'll give you an inside pitch     if you're patient. [15:13] IC     Don't give a fearless first-year any momentum. [15:20] Sa     He must be crazy. [15:23] Sa     He's asking for this pitch     right here with no warm-up? [15:27] Ka     Let's go, Sawamura! [15:30] Is     Strike him out! [15:32] Ku     Be aggressive! [15:35] Sa     But... [15:37] Sa     If he's telling me to throw it,     then he trusts me, right? [15:41] Sa     That I can do it. [15:53] I1     Inside. [15:54] I1     Right where I wanted it! SIGN    Out! SIGN    It's a double play! SIGN    We go into the next inning! [16:11] Sa     Yeah! [16:14] I1     Was that pitch... SIGN    Inashiro couldn't score in the bottom of the eighth! SIGN    They got a runner on base, but then went down after three batters! [16:23] IM     Coach, what was that pitch? [16:29] I1     That pitch turned even more from that angle. [16:32] I1     Can this first-year throw a cutter? [16:42] Ha     Sawamura-kun! [16:46] Wa     Eijun! [16:48] Sa     How was it? [16:49] Sa     How was that pitch? [16:51] Sa     It felt really good to me, personally! [16:54] Mi     He sure has guts. [16:56] Mi     He throws well when it counts. [16:59] Mi     It was your best so far. [17:01] Mi     Nothing I can say about it. [17:03] Ha     Eijun-kun, nice pitch. [17:06] Ha     What's with that face? [17:11] SS     Sawamura! [17:14] Ku     Nice pitch, stupid! [17:17] Is     Don't get cocky! [17:21] R1     One inning left. [17:24] R1     The game's completely turned around. [17:27] R2     Yeah. [17:28] R2     In the top of the eighth,     Narumiya-kun gave up three runs. [17:34] R2     I doubt Inashiro saw that coming. [17:39] R2     And the one who started all of this is... [17:45] R2     In single-elimination tournaments, [17:48] R2     pitchers sometime make     miraculous plays after relieving. [17:52] R2     He reminds me of Narumiya-kun     against Seido from last year [17:57] R2     even though their styles     are completely different. [18:05] I1     A cutter? [18:08] IM     We don't have records of that. [18:10] Ca     So that battery threw     a pitch they just learned? [18:17] Na     He just got lucky with that pitch. [18:21] Na     You won't make it to nationals with just luck. [18:26] Ma     Mei. [18:31] I1     Nice pitch! [18:32] I1     It's looking good, Iguchi-san! [18:37] I1     Iguchi-san's a third-year and this is     his last tournament, so he's highly motivated. [18:42] I1     He should be able to pitch     normally in any situation. [18:46] I1     But... [18:48] I1     Who knew we'd go into the last     inning one run behind? SIGN    Top of the ninth, and Seido is up to bat. SIGN    Batting sixth, catcher, Miyuki-kun. [19:05] CC     Aim and hit! [19:09] Ma     They don't have any runners,     but he's still dangerous. SIGN    In the final inning, Inashiro's ace, Narumiya is once again on the mound. SIGN    He gave Seido the lead, but it's only by one run. SIGN    In order to come back in the bottom, he can't give up any runs. [19:27] A1     Narumiya's still pitching? [19:31] A2     No surprise here. He's the ace. [19:34] A3     I wonder if he's recovered from the last inning. [19:36] A4     Masuko got a good one off him, too. SIGN    First pitch is a forkball! SIGN    Miyuki misses! [19:49] R1     A breaking ball from the first pitch? [19:51] R1     They're very careful. [19:53] R2     Of course. [19:54] R2     They can't give up any runs. [19:58] R2     They need to be careful of balls, though, [20:02] R2     so I'm sure they want     to corner the batter fast. [20:07] Mi     I can't hit his breaking balls, anyway. [20:10] Mi     So I might as well just gamble on his fastball! SIGN    Straight down right field! [20:23] Fu     He hit. [20:24] Sa     Without a runner! SIGN    Seido isn't slowing down! SIGN    Their powerful batters are giving Kanto's best pitcher a hard time! SIGN    With no outs, there's a runner in scoring position! [20:36] Ma     Yeah! [20:37] Ma     Nice batting! [20:40] Mi     That was perfect. [20:41] Mi     I couldn't even do that in practice. [20:44] Na     Damn. [20:45] Mi     Sorry, Mei. [20:48] Mi     Looks like we still have     the momentum from last inning. SIGN    Next up to bat is Furuya, who got two hits today SIGN    and created the opportunity for Seido to come back. [20:58] Sa     Furuya! [20:59] Sa     Get on base! [21:01] Sa     I'll do the rest! [21:10] 31     Seido's used a relay to win so far, [21:13] 31     while Inashiro's relied on     their unparalleled ace pitcher. [21:17] 31     If they can... [21:19] 31     If they can force the ace off the mound... [21:23] 32     In this inning, [21:25] 32     get one more run. [21:29] 33     If you want to go to the nationals, [21:31] 33     get another run off Narumiya! [21:37] CC     Get aggressive! [23:36] Sa     Seido is still looking to score! [23:38] Sa     And guess who's up at bat? [23:39] Mi     Just get ready, stupid. [23:41] Sa     That's right! Me! [23:43] Ma     Mei, let's defend here and     transition into our attack. [23:45] Na     I know, Masa-san. [23:47] Na     I left something at the nationals. [23:49] Na     I'll do whatever it takes to go back! [23:52] Na     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Lonely Sun. SIGN    Lonely Sun [23:55] Sa     Let's win the national title! [23:57] Na     Damn. [23:58] ---      60 - Lonely Sun Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    In the final inning, Inashiro's ace, Narumiya, is once again on the mound. SIGN    He gave Seido the lead, but it's only by one run. SIGN    If they want to come back when they bat, he can't give up any runs. [00:13] A1     Narumiya's still pitching? [00:16] A2     No surprise here. He's the ace. [00:18] A3     I wonder if he's recovered from the last inning. [00:21] A4     Masuko got a good one off him, too. SIGN    First pitch is a forkball! Miyuki misses! [00:34] R1     A breaking ball from the first pitch? [00:36] R1     They're very careful. [00:38] R2     Of course. [00:39] R2     They can't give up any runs. [00:42] R2     They need to be careful of balls, though, [00:46] R2     so I'm sure they want     to corner the batter quickly. [00:52] Mi     I can't hit his breaking balls, anyway. [00:55] Mi     So I might as well just gamble on his fastball! SIGN    Straight down right field! [01:08] Fu     He hit. [01:09] Sa     Without a runner! SIGN    Seido isn't slowing down! SIGN    Their powerful batters are giving Kanto's best pitcher a hard time! SIGN    With no outs, there's a runner in scoring position! [01:20] Ma     Yeah! [01:21] Ma     Nice batting! [01:23] Na     Damn. [01:24] Mi     Sorry, Mei. [01:27] Mi     Looks like we still have     the momentum from last inning. SIGN    Next up to bat is Furuya, who got two hits today SIGN    and created the opportunity for Seido to come back. [01:37] C1     Furuya! Let's go! [01:40] C2     Mei! Be aggressive! SIGN    Lonely Sun [03:34] (Flashback) I1     Hey, first-years! [03:35] (Flashback) I1     Where's Narumiya? [03:36] (Flashback) I1     Is he still asleep? [03:39] (Flashback) I2     Y-Yes, sir. [03:40] (Flashback) I2     We went to his room, but he's... [03:43] (Flashback) I1     Today's the start of our new team. [03:46] (Flashback) I1     Is he gonna be all right? [04:14] Na     Tsubasa-kun! [04:17] I1     Can't make third! [04:19] I2     Okay! Okay! [04:20] I2     One at a time! [04:22] I3     One out! [04:25] I4     One out! One out! [04:29] R1     Top of the ninth, and Seido's still aggressive. [04:33] R2     They couldn't risk a failed bunt. [04:37] R2     That's probably why they put     their money on Furuya-kun's hitting. [04:41] R2     He got out, but the runner     managed to advance to third. [04:45] R2     When they have momentum,     they can make the best of bad situations. [04:48] Sa     Nice job, Furuya! [04:50] Sa     Be confident! [04:53] Sa     Your death will not be in vain! [04:55] Sa     I'll smack a big one! [04:59] Ot     Sawamura! [05:01] Ot     Come here! [05:03] Sa     Boss! You called? [05:06] Sa     Should I go for a home run? [05:11] R2     But this is where things get difficult. [05:15] R2     Kawakami-kun is very good at closing games, [05:19] R2     but Inashiro hasn't gotten a clean     hit off Sawamura-kun yet, either. [05:24] R2     Will they use a pinch hitter? [05:27] R2     Or... SIGN    Inashiro is calling a time-out and sending a messenger. SIGN    They can't give up any runs. SIGN    Iguchi is warming up in their bullpen. [05:43] I1     Infield all in? [05:45] I2     Yeah. [05:46] I2     Watch out for their squeeze bunt. [05:48] I3     We still have a chance to bat. [05:51] I3     Let's defend this inning     and switch to offense on a high note! [05:54] I4     Yeah. [05:56] Na     It's not enough. [06:04] Na     It's not hot enough. [06:08] Na     The mound at nationals [06:11] Na     was much hotter. [06:14] Na     Much... [06:17] Na     Much... [06:23] Na     Maybe it's because I always     imagined myself at the nationals... SIGN    Seido Inashiro [06:29] Na     And I know sounds strange      after giving up four runs, but... [06:35] Na     I can't picture us losing. [06:40] Na     I can't picture us losing this game. [06:49] Na     Oops! Did I worry you? [06:51] Na     Does it sound like I've gone crazy? [06:57] Na     I've already... [07:00] Na     ...faced my weaknesses. [07:03] Na     I caused so much trouble to the team. [07:07] Na     I still can't go to sleep sometimes. [07:14] (Flashback) I1     What's Narumiya doing? [07:17] (Flashback) I2     It's been three days already. [07:19] (Flashback) IM     It wasn't his fault we lost. [07:22] (Flashback) IM     We've told him that countless times. [07:26] (Flashback) IM     Coach, should I drag him out to the field? [07:29] (Flashback) IM     I may not look it, but female     students come to me for counseling. [07:33] (Flashback) IC     Just leave him be. [07:35] (Flashback) IM     But he's the ace of the new team. [07:39] (Flashback) IC     We don't need anyone... [07:42] (Flashback) IC     ...who isn't ready to fight. [07:59] (Flashback) I1     It's been a week now. [08:01] (Flashback) I1     I hope he doesn't plan on actually quitting. [08:06] (Flashback) I2     In the end, his wild pitch     gave up the critical run, [08:09] (Flashback) I2     but it was just one pitch. [08:11] (Flashback) I2     He just messed up on one pitch. [08:14] (Flashback) I3     But they say prodigies have frail hearts. [08:20] (Flashback) I4     You guys are pretty cold, too. [08:22] (Flashback) I4     You joined the team with him. [08:24] (Flashback) I4     Why don't you help him get back on his feet? [08:46] Na     Man, I feel heavy. [08:49] Na     Damn. [08:51] Na     Not like I can sleep, anyway. [08:57] I1     Don't worry about it, Mei. [08:59] I2     It's not your fault we lost. [09:07] I1     You're still a first-year. [09:09] I2     You still have two more years. [09:17] Na     It's not my fault... [09:20] Na     ...because I'm a first-year? [09:23] Na     What's that supposed to mean? [09:26] Na     Like you never had any trust in me, anyway? [09:32] Na     Damn it. [09:34] Na     It sucks that we lost. [09:38] Na     But I'm even more mad about     what they actually thought of me. [09:46] (Flashback) Ca     Finally, he's out of his cave. [09:50] (Flashback) I1     I knew he wouldn't just fade out, [09:54] (Flashback) I1     but it took him ten days. [09:57] (Flashback) I2     The more you expect out of yourself, [10:01] (Flashback) I2     the greater the damage when you fall. [10:06] I2     How many people can be so critical     of themselves for just one mistake? [10:13] (Flashback) Na     Who's there? [10:15] Ca     Maybe he's a much bigger man     than we gave him credit for. SIGN    It's one out with a runner on third at the top of the ninth. SIGN    Seido has a runner in a scoring position. [10:43] Sa     Good luck. [10:45] Sa     Good luck. [10:48] R2     They're using Sawamura-kun? [10:52] R2     So they must plan on using     him in the bottom, too. [11:00] (Flashback) Ka     You need to relax. [11:02] (Flashback) Sa     Yes, sir. [11:04] (Flashback) Ka     Just do what you can do. [11:07] (Flashback) Ka     In this at-bat, [11:09] (Flashback) Ka     I'm only asking for one thing from you. [11:13] Sa     Let's go! [11:16] ---     They're not using a pinch hitter. SIGN    The infield's ready to throw home. [11:23] I1     Bring it on. [11:25] I2     We won't let anything through. [11:28] I3     Man! He's unbelievable. [11:32] (Flashback) Na     I can't picture us losing this game. [11:36] Ca     I don't care if he was just putting up a front [11:39] Ca     or being overconfident. [11:42] Ca     He can't picture us losing. [11:45] Ca     That's what our ace told us. [11:52] II     Our ace. [12:00] Ma     I'm almost certain they'll do a squeeze bunt. [12:04] Ma     He's a lefty who can see the third base runner. [12:09] Ma     Give me a slider to the outside. [12:13] Ma     Let's see how he reacts. [12:18] (Flashback) Ka     Listen. [12:19] (Flashback) Ka     They're observing every     little movement you make. [12:24] (Flashback) Ka     For the first pitch, [12:25] (Flashback) Ka     pretend like you're really gonna go for it. [12:28] Sa     It's mine! [12:32] Um     Foul! [12:34] Ma     He tapped it. [12:36] Mi     Are you serious? [12:38] Mi     The plan isn't to hit. [12:45] Sa     That was close. [12:47] Sa     I tried to miss, and I tapped the ball. [12:51] Ot     What were you thinking,      tapping the ball like that? [12:54] Ot     That's not your job!     That's not your job! [12:59] Ch     No. [13:00] Ch     I'm sure they're also very confused now. [13:05] Ch     If we look at it optimistically, [13:08] Ch     this is an opportunity. [13:11] Ch     Now's the time. [13:30] Sa     What am I lacking? [13:33] Sa     A ton of things. [13:37] Sa     He's letting me play despite that. [13:41] Sa     I can't possibly fail him! [13:46] Sa     Let's go! [13:47] Na     Shut up. [13:50] Na     You're not getting any more runs. [13:55] I1     He's running! [13:57] Ma     Damn. [13:58] Ma     They were going for a squeeze bunt. [14:09] I1     He's running! [14:12] Ma     Damn. [14:13] Ma     They were going for a squeeze bunt. [14:23] (Flashback) R1     What? [14:24] (Flashback) R1     Inashiro lost the fall tournament      at the third round? SIGN    Tokyo Fall Tournament Inashiro, the Summer Champions, Vanish at Round Three!! [14:27] (Flashback) R2     What happened to Narumiya? [14:29] (Flashback) R2     Did he get hit? [14:32] Na     I don't have the option... [14:35] Na     ...to quit. [14:37] (Flashback) R1     He didn't pitch. [14:39] (Flashback) R1     His pitching form got inconsistent     after losing at nationals. [14:43] Na     No... [14:46] Na     It's just... [14:49] Na     I'm not satisfied to quit here. [15:01] (Flashback) IM     I wonder if his feelings     are getting ahead of him. [15:04] (Flashback) IM     His chest is too far forward,     and he's lost control. [15:08] (Flashback) IM     If he can't figure it out soon,     he won't be ready for summer. [15:15] Na     I want to learn everything... [15:17] Na     ...that a pitcher needs. [15:19] Na     If I can make amends     for what I did at nationals... [15:24] Na     ...I'll do anything. [15:28] Na     I'll be as selfish as I can be. [15:57] (Flashback) Na     Damn. [15:58] (Flashback) Na     Masa-san, can we go ten more? [16:02] (Flashback) Ma     Not like you'd let me say no. [16:17] Ma     His form is looking very strong now. [16:22] Ma     But... [16:23] Ma     His biggest change... [16:26] Ma     ...is his care. [16:29] Ma     His care for each pitch     is incomparable to before. [16:37] (Flashback) Na     Twenty more! [16:39] (Flashback) Ma     It went up! [16:44] Na     I've always... [16:47] Na     ...been stuck in that moment. [16:53] Na     I'm still stuck in last summer. [17:04] Na     You guys don't know what nationals is like. [17:13] Na     Unless I... [17:14] Na     Unless I go to nationals again, [17:20] Na     my summer season will never start. [17:23] Ma     Mei! [17:34] Um     Out! SIGN    Seido doesn't get the run! SIGN    Narumiya gets the out with a quick play! [17:59] I1     Let's go, Narumiya! [18:02] Is     Let's go, Shirasu! [18:03] S1     Come on! SIGN    Narumiya is staying aggressive against Shirasu! SIGN    The count is 1-2! SIGN    He's quickly cornered him! SIGN    Strike out! SIGN    His changeup comes through! [18:27] C1     Yeah! Nice pitch! [18:28] C2     Narumiya! SIGN    Narumiya allowed some runners, SIGN    but closed the inning without conceding any runs! [18:34] I1     Nice pitch! [18:36] I2     Nicely done! [18:37] C1     Narumiya! [18:39] C2     Mei-kun! SIGN    The crowd is going wild about the ace who pitched all nine innings! [18:52] C1     Narumiya-kun! [18:54] C2     Mei! [19:05] Mi     I've never seen Mei... [19:08] Mi     ...with that expression. [19:10] Mi     We're not gonna be able to win so easily. [19:16] Ka     Sakai! [19:18] Ka     Get in left field. [19:19] Ka     Switch with Furuya. [19:21] Sa     Yes, sir! [19:25] Ka     Kawakami! [19:26] Ka     Be ready to go anytime! [19:29] Ka     Yes, sir! [19:30] Ka     Sawamura! [19:32] Ka     Kawakami is ready to go behind you. [19:35] Ka     Go all out! [19:38] Ka     Listen up! [19:39] Ka     They're coming after a run     with everything they've got. [19:42] Ka     Be careful about getting each out! [19:45] Ka     Don't think you've won     until the very end! [19:47] SS     Yes, sir! [19:52] Ka     Inashiro is much stronger     compared to last year. [19:56] Ka     That's my sincere opinion. [19:59] Ka     And you guys are giving them     a run for their money. [20:04] Ka     Go play your hearts out [20:06] Ka     with pride and confidence. SIGN    This is the West Tokyo District Tournament final. SIGN    With Seido leading by one run, SIGN    we go into the bottom of the ninth inning! SIGN    The crowd is giving a round of applause SIGN    to the Seido team as they walk out to defend! [21:02] Ku     Don't lose focus! [21:04] Ha     Yes, sir! [21:07] Yu     Let's stay focused! [21:10] S1     Yeah! [21:18] Ta     One at a time, Sawamura! [21:23] M1     You've got this! [21:25] M2     Final inning! [21:28] A1     If they defend this inning... [21:30] A2     ...it's over. [21:35] R1     The team that wins... [21:38] R2     ...will go to nationals. [21:45] Sa     Let's do this! SIGN    Pitching for Seido in this final inning... SIGN    ...is their first-year pitcher, Eijun Sawamura! [23:36] Mi     We go into the bottom with Seido in the lead. [23:39] Mi     It's Inashiro's last chance to score. [23:40] Na     We don't need two runs. [23:41] Na     Just get one run. [23:43] Na     If we go into extra innings, we won't lose! [23:45] Sa     In order to advance,     we have to beat them! [23:47] Ca     We won't back down. [23:48] Ca     We're going to nationals. [23:50] Sa     I won't run away. [23:51] Sa     More control. [23:52] Sa     I need more control! [23:54] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Determined. SIGN    Determined [23:56] Sa     Let's win the national title! 61 - Determined Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] Mi     Nice pitch! [00:06] Mi     One more! [00:12] Wa     Eijun. [00:14] R1     Never thought he'd still be     pitching in the ninth inning. [00:18] R2     It's not uncommon to see the fearless     guys close important games. [00:23] R3     Yeah. [00:23] R4     Batting starts in the nine-hole. [00:26] R5     If they get a man on base,     anything could happen. [00:28] 31     Finish it here! [00:30] 31     Come on! [00:32] R1     Just as we predicted, Sawamura-kun is pitching. [00:35] R2     He has momentum. [00:38] R2     But I'm sure Kawakami-kun     will come out once he allows a runner. [00:42] R2     They switched out Furuya-kun from     left field and hardened their defense. [00:48] Ry     Hey, cheer. [00:50] R2     Seido's going to do everything in their power [00:54] R2     to maintain their lead. [00:59] I1     Narumiya, do you need a new undershirt? [01:02] Na     No. [01:17] IC     Well? [01:18] IC     Do you have a clear vision of our victory? [01:21] II     Yes, sir! [01:23] IC     Regarding their first-year pitcher... [01:25] IC     We don't have much data on him,     and his pitching is a little tricky, [01:30] IC     but it's not impossible to hit his pitches. [01:33] IC     If we stay patient and tenacious,     he'll show us his weakness. [01:36] IC     Furthermore, if he trusted Kawakami as a closer, [01:40] IC     he would've used him here. [01:43] IC     The fact that he didn't means     he has some concerns with the relay. [01:50] IC     Listen up. [01:52] IC     We don't need two runs. [01:54] IC     Just get one run. [01:58] IC     If we go into extra innings, [01:59] IC     we will win. SIGN    Determined SIGN    Inashiro took the summer title last year. SIGN    Can they do it again? SIGN    This is their final chance to score! SIGN    They're using a pinch hitter here! SIGN    It's second-year Yabe! [03:52] I1     Let's go! [03:54] R1     They switched Fujikawa-kun,     their lefty batter, with a righty. [03:58] Mi     If I remember correctly, [04:00] Mi     he's good at hitting inside pitches. [04:04] Mi     Be prepared for a strong one, [04:07] Mi     Masuko-senpai. [04:19] Sa     First pitch focus. [04:22] Sa     Walking the first batter is the worst. [04:25] I1     Yabe, you've got this! [04:27] I2     Be aggressive! [04:29] (Flashback) IC     We don't need two runs. [04:31] (Flashback) IC     Just get one run. [04:33] (Flashback) IC     If we go into extra innings, we will win. [04:41] I1     I have to get a hit. [04:48] I1     We're not a runner-up team. [04:52] I1     We can go further! [05:00] Ta     A bunt! [05:02] Mi     Third! [05:03] I1     I don't care how I get on base! [05:06] I1     I just need to get there! [05:09] I1     I need to pass the baton! [05:24] I2     Yabe. [05:25] I2     Almost. [05:26] I1     It was a foul? [05:28] C1     Nice one, Yabe! [05:30] I1     Damn it! [05:31] C2     Nice try, Yabe! [05:44] Sa     That's right. [05:46] Sa     This is the real deal. [05:48] Sa     There's only win or lose. [05:51] Sa     Life or death. [06:00] Sa     In order to live, [06:02] Sa     I have to beat them! [06:08] Sa     I can't lose. [06:15] Sa     I can't... [06:17] Sa     ...let them overwhelm me! [06:27] Sa     Harucchi! [06:31] Ha     This is a tricky bounce. [06:32] Ha     Do I jump for it? [06:34] Ha     Do I wait? [06:36] Ry     Don't wait. [06:38] Ry     Jump at it! [06:48] Um     Out! [07:00] 31     Yes! [07:00] 31     They got the first batter out! [07:02] 31     That second baseman's pretty good! [07:04] 32     That's a good start. [07:07] 33     Yeah. [07:08] 33     It was a tricky hit,     but he dealt with it very well. [07:11] Sa     One out! [07:12] Ha     One out! [07:13] Ta     One out! One out! [07:15] Yu     One out! [07:17] Is     One out! [07:18] Ma     One out! [07:19] Ta     Now... [07:21] Ta     Just two more outs. SIGN    We're back at the top of the lineup, SIGN    and it's center fielder, Carlos Kamiya. SIGN    Will the game end with two more men going down? SIGN    Or will Inashiro make a comeback? [07:34] Ca     I've gotta give you some credit. [07:43] Ca     You got Yabe out with an inside pitch. [07:46] Ca     But... [07:48] Ca     We can't give up here. [07:50] Ca     We're going to nationals. [07:53] Ca     We've given up being normal students for this. [07:58] Ca     Baseball has been our life. [08:04] Ca     We've put in too much work     to go home with a loss. [08:08] Ca     To go home with nothing. [08:21] Mi     He's... [08:22] R1     He's hunching over the plate! [08:25] R2     Is he trying to get hit by an inside pitch? [08:28] R1     But if he's so close to the plate, [08:30] R1     he can't hit an inside pitch! [08:33] R2     This is a mind game. [08:34] R1     A mind game? [08:36] R2     He's showing that he's willing     to do anything to get on base. [08:42] R2     To pressure the pitcher. [08:45] R2     If the pitcher loses even a little bit      of his cool, he'll take advantage of it. [08:52] Mi     We don't have the skills     to pitch around the batter. [08:56] Mi     Besides, in high school baseball, [08:59] Mi     the umpire will give us the count     if the batter doesn't try to dodge. [09:06] Mi     Let's take him head on. [09:09] Mi     You can do it. [09:15] Mi     Be aggressive, [09:17] Mi     Sawamura. [09:21] Mi     Don't run away. [09:23] Mi     Pitch without fear! [09:26] Mi     That's your strength! SIGN    First pitch is low and away, just outside the zone. [09:34] Mi     Relax! [09:35] Mi     It's got power! [09:41] S1     Sawamura, get aggressive! [09:44] Ha     Sawamura-kun. [09:47] Ka     Let's go, Sawamura. [09:50] Ka     Come on! [09:55] Mi     No. [09:57] Mi     Bad pitch! [10:11] Um     Foul! [10:14] Ca     Damn. [10:15] Ca     I'm still swinging late. [10:21] 31     He's having a hard time pitching in. [10:23] 32     The batter is the fastest runner on their team. [10:26] 32     He can't hit him accidentally. [10:30] 32     Pitching in the ninth inning     doesn't make it easier, either. [10:39] Mi     Don't worry. [10:41] Mi     Your pitch has power, Sawamura. [10:43] Ca     I'm not a scarecrow. [10:48] Ca     If you give me a nice one, I'm gonna hit it. [11:01] Sa     What drives you so much? [11:06] Sa     Why do you fight so hard? [11:12] Sa     I don't know what nationals is like, [11:17] Sa     but if I run away here, [11:21] Sa     I feel like I'll never be able to pitch. [11:27] Sa     I'm not running away! [11:40] II     Yes! [12:23] Sa     Just one more out. [12:26] Mi     His control was a little weak, [12:27] Mi     but his shoulders are relaxed,     and his pitch has power. [12:32] Mi     We've got this. [12:37] Sa     More... [12:39] Sa     More control. [12:42] An     Two outs and no one's on base! [12:45] An     Seido has cornered last year's champion! [12:48] An     They're just one out away! SIGN    An out away from nationals! [12:52] CC     One more out! One more out! [12:56] CC     One more out! One more out! [13:00] CC     One more out! One more out! [13:04] CC     You're Seido! [13:07] CC     Seido! [13:10] C1     Not yet! Don't give up! [13:12] C2     Let's do this! [13:24] Ku     We've got this. [13:26] I1     We're gonna win! [13:31] Is     We're gonna make it! SIGN    Hanshin Koshien Stadium [13:34] SS     We're going to nationals! [13:44] I1     Let's do this, Shirakawa! [13:53] Mi     He's taken the same strategy. [13:56] Mi     He's a dangerous batter,     but he's not a power hitter. [14:00] Mi     Sawamura's pitch has power. [14:03] Mi     It'd be best if we can end it here. [14:06] Mi     Don't worry too much about control. [14:08] Mi     Relax your shoulders! [14:20] Sa     I can't be overwhelmed. [14:22] C1     Sawamura! [14:23] C3     Finish it! [14:24] C2     Shirakawa-kun! [14:26] Sa     I can't run away here! [14:33] Ka     One more out! [14:35] C1     One more out! [14:39] Sa     Further... [14:43] Sa     Further in! [14:46] BG     One more out! One more out! [14:54] Sa     Further... [15:00] Sa     ...inside! [15:57] Um     H— [15:58] Um     Hit by pitch! SIGN    Shirakawa-kun was struck in the head SIGN    and will receive treatment in the dugout. SIGN    Thank you for your patience until the game resumes. [16:26] R1     Is he okay? [16:28] R2     He got up immediately, but it was a blow to the head. [16:31] R3     Shirakawa is allowed a pinch runner, right? [16:34] R4     Yeah. [16:36] R4     The batter before him would take his place. [16:38] R3     The batter before him? [16:41] R3     That's... [16:45] R4     Yeah, Carlos. [16:47] I1     You okay? [16:48] I2     Yes. [16:49] I2     The helmet took the brunt of the blow. [16:51] I1     Cool, but get some rest. [16:55] I2     I thought he might be completely fearless, [16:59] I2     but it looks like he was under pressure. [17:03] I2     I'm glad he wasn't an idiot     who didn't feel pressure. [17:10] Yu     Don't worry. [17:12] Ma     The batter was way too close to the base. [17:16] Sa     I'm sorry. [17:18] Ku     You were pitching for the out. [17:20] Ku     Don't sweat it. [17:23] Sa     I'm sorry. [17:28] Ha     Eijun-kun. [17:30] Mi     The problem isn't that he hit a person. [17:34] Mi     It's that he hit the head. [17:42] Ka     Kawakami! [17:54] Mi     Sawamura. [17:57] Mi     Good job pitching aggressively until the end. [18:01] Mi     You have my sincere respect. [18:05] Mi     You did great. [18:17] Mi     He may be bold, but he's still a first-year. [18:20] Mi     And he was pitching with     nationals on the line. [18:24] Mi     There's no way he wasn't feeling the pressure. [18:27] Mi     We just thought maybe he could do it. [18:33] Mi     We just naturally came to that conclusion. SIGN    Seido High School is switching pitchers. SIGN    Their fourth pitcher, Kawakami, is walking to the mound. [18:51] Ka     Sawamura. [18:57] Ka     I won't run away. [18:59] Ka     I'll get aggressive, just like you did. [19:22] Ka     Sawamura! [19:23] Ka     Good job! [19:24] S1     Leave the rest to Kawakami! [19:26] S2     Don't worry about it! [19:27] Ka     You did the best you could! [19:35] Ch     Sawamura. [19:38] Ch     Nice pitch. [19:45] Ot     All right. Just one more out. [19:47] Ot     Let's have Kawakami close the game! [19:52] Mi     Okay! Last one! [19:55] Mi     Their three-hole's up next. [19:58] Mi     And [19:59] Mi     their pinch runner is Carlos. [20:02] Mi     We just need one more out. [20:06] Mi     Inashiro isn't the kind of team     that will make a risky play here. [20:10] Mi     But if he steals to second, [20:14] Mi     then they could score with just a single hit. [20:21] Ka     Relax. [20:23] Ka     We have the upper hand. [20:26] Ka     Focus on the batter. [20:27] Ka     Focus on getting the out you can get. SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Two outs and a runner on first in the bottom of the ninth, SIGN    and the next batter is Yoshizawa in the three-hole! [20:38] Ma     Nori! Let's finish it here! [20:40] S1     Nori! [20:41] Ka     Kawakami-senpai! [20:43] Yu     Focus on the batter! [20:44] Ma     Send it our way! [20:46] Is     Let's kill them! [20:55] R1     With Carlos-kun's big lead,     the pitcher can't ignore him. [21:00] R2     Yeah. [21:01] R2     They can't give him a free steal. [21:04] R2     In the end, all four pitchers     stood on the mound. [21:09] R2     A pitcher switch right before the game ends. [21:13] R2     Will it go in their favor? [21:18] (Flashback) Ch     All right. [21:20] (Flashback) Ch     You always have to be optimistic. [21:22] (Flashback) Ch     If there are two bases open, [21:24] (Flashback) Ch     walk two batters and     get the third guy out. [21:27] (Flashback) Ch     In other words, you just need     one out from three people. [21:33] Ka     I'm calm. [21:34] Ka     I can hear everyone's voice. [21:39] Ka     This has been an exciting game. [21:45] Ka     I was waiting to stand on the mound. [21:57] Ka     Even if it's just one out, [22:00] Ka     I want to do my best! [23:36] Mi     Just one more out!     Let's do this, Nori! [23:39] I1     We're third-years. We can't lose. [23:41] I1     I have my job as the three-hole. [23:43] Sa     Nori-senpai. [23:45] Yu     Have faith in what we've built up. [23:47] Yu     If we play the baseball that we've practiced, [23:50] Yu     results will follow naturally! [23:53] Yu     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Victory or Defeat. SIGN    Victory or Defeat [23:56] Yu     Let's win the national title! 62 - Victory or Defeat Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Sa     Further in! [00:02] BG     One more out! One more out! [00:10] Sa     Further... [00:16] Sa     ...inside! [00:28] Um     H— [00:29] Um     Hit by pitch! [00:39] Ka     Sawamura. [00:45] Ka     I won't run away. [00:48] Ka     I'll get aggressive, just like you did. SIGN    Two outs and a runner on first in the bottom of the ninth, SIGN    and the next batter is Yoshizawa in the three-hole! [01:02] Ka     This has been an exciting game. [01:09] Ka     I've been waiting to stand on the mound. [01:20] Ka     Even if it's just one out, [01:23] Ka     I want to do my best! SIGN    Victory or Defeat [02:58] 31     It's just one more out! [03:01] 31     Don't get scared here! [03:03] 32     Yoshizawa hasn't done anything today. [03:06] 32     This is where they need to end it. [03:09] 32     If their cleanup gets a chance, [03:12] 32     the game could swing either way. [03:18] Mi     He's coming after your first pitch. [03:21] Mi     Give me a really low pitch. [03:37] I1     He's a sidearm pitcher. [03:39] I1     I need to wait to swing. [03:41] I1     I want to hit it right of center. SIGN    Two outs and a man on first at the bottom of the ninth! SIGN    Kawakami has taken the mound to get the final out for Seido. SIGN    Here's his first pitch. SIGN    A strike to the outside! [03:59] CC     Yeah! [04:01] Ku     Nice pitch, Nori! [04:02] Is     Let's go! [04:03] Ot     Very nice! That's our Kawakami! [04:06] Ot     His pitch has weight! [04:07] Ot     Keep it going! SIGN    Pitch two! SIGN    A slider dodges the bat! [04:27] S1     Damn. SIGN    He has quickly cornered the batter! [04:42] R1     What a gnarly pitch. [04:45] R2     Getting a strike on his first     pitch put him on a roll. [04:50] Ma     Let's finish this, Nori! [04:54] CC     One more strike! One more strike! [05:01] I1     Yoshi-san! [05:03] I2     Come on, Yoshi-san! [05:08] CC     One more strike! One more strike! SIGN    His third pitch goes in a little high. [05:19] Ta     Nice, Nori! [05:20] Ry     One more! SIGN    The slider to the outside is a ball! [05:32] I1     Good eyes! [05:33] I2     You've got this! SIGN    Seido is one strike away from nationals! SIGN    Can Kawakami finish it? SIGN    Fifth pitch! [05:55] C1     He's stealing! [05:58] Mi     Run all you want. [06:00] Ka     I'll finish it... [06:01] Mi     Finish the game... [06:03] Mi     ...with this! [06:16] Um     Foul! [06:28] I1     Carlos, [06:29] I1     Yamaoka, Shirakawa, [06:33] I1     and... [06:34] I1     ...Narumiya. [06:36] I1     I know very well that people     think our second-years [06:39] I1     are the core of our team. [06:42] I1     But... [06:44] I1     That doesn't mean we third-years     will just sit and watch! [06:53] I1     I have my job as the three-hole! [07:05] R1     The runner went for a steal. [07:07] R2     Of course. [07:09] R2     If he'd missed the pitch,     the game would've been over. [07:14] R2     Every pitch counts now. [07:18] R2     Just one pitch will make or break the game. [07:22] C1     Nice foul! SIGN    Ball! [07:44] C1     Kawakami! [07:46] C1     Finish it! SIGN    He fought for a walk! SIGN    That's two walks in a row for Seido at two outs. SIGN    With a runner in a scoring position, the cleanup is at bat! SIGN    Two outs and runners on first and second at the bottom of the ninth. SIGN    Inashiro is one run behind, SIGN    and this could be the one chance they need for a comeback! SIGN    Seido just needs one out to win! SIGN    But this could be the hardest out of the game! SIGN    Seido is calling their final time out. SIGN    Their ace, Tanba, is running to the mound. [09:04] Ta     There are runners everywhere,     so throw to the closest base. [09:07] Ta     Also, don't forget to talk. [09:09] Yu     Yeah. [09:10] Ta     Kawakami, your pitching looks good. [09:12] Ta     Keep at it. [09:14] Ka     Yes, sir! [09:15] S1     You look stiff. [09:18] Ku     Steal all the glory, Nori! [09:22] Yu     Tanba, got a second? [09:30] Yu     Thanks. [09:31] Yu     Now we're good. [09:32] Ku     My abs! [09:35] Ta     Kawakami, you're done already? [09:38] Ka     Actually, can I touch a little more? [09:43] Ma     Nori, wanna touch mine, too? [09:47] Is     Hey, what are you doing? [09:49] Is     I want to join, too! [09:51] C1     What are they doing? [09:52] C2     Is it for good luck? [09:54] Ot     Tanba, nice! [09:56] Ot     Nice head! [10:04] Mi     Man... [10:05] Mi     I'm so grateful to have     third-years like them. [10:10] Yu     Let's trust the work we've put in. [10:19] SS     If we play the baseball that we've practiced... [10:27] Yu     Let's go! [10:28] SS     Yeah! [10:30] SS     ...results will follow naturally! [10:33] Ot     Yeah! [10:36] SS     Yeah! You've got this! [10:39] Ku     Let's go! [10:40] Is     We've got this! [10:41] S1     Yeah! [10:42] R1     The outfielders are playing out. [10:45] R2     Shouldn't they move up? [10:48] R2     Carlos is on second. [10:50] R1     If the hit passes the outfield,     both runners will score. [10:56] R3     If they score one run,     they will go to extra innings. [10:59] R3     This is the correct move. [11:02] R3     A single will tie the game. [11:04] R3     A double or more will end the game. [11:25] Ma     After seeing how Mei pitched     after allowing the runs, [11:30] Ma     I have to reciprocate as his partner. [11:39] Ma     I'd like to end the game here. [11:52] Mi     He should be under pressure, too. [11:56] Mi     Don't be overwhelmed by his title. [12:03] Ma     A strong one. [12:05] Ma     I'll hit a strong one to the right. [12:08] IC     We don't need a long one. [12:10] IC     Swing like you always do. [12:13] Ka     Use the corners well. [12:16] Ka     You have your own weapons. [12:19] C1     Kawakami, let's do this! [12:22] C2     Masa-san! Come on! [12:25] C3     Harada! [12:26] C4     Masa-san! [12:27] C5     Let's go! SIGN    A ball to the outside! [13:04] 31     So they started with an outside pitch. [13:07] 32     It'd take a lot of courage to start inside. [13:11] Mi     He stepped in for the swing. [13:14] Mi     Is he aiming for right field? [13:16] Mi     He can hit long, even to the right. [13:21] Mi     In order to make the best     of Kawakami's sidearm, [13:23] Mi     we'll have to use the corners. [13:29] Mi     Since you saw Sawamura's pitch,     I may be asking for a lot, [13:33] Mi     but we can't win if we stay passive. [13:36] Mi     Give me one to the inside. [13:41] Ma     I'll end it. [13:45] Ma     I'll end the game. [13:48] Yu     We've got your back, Nori! [13:50] Ma     We won't let anything through! [13:52] Ku     Let's finish this! [13:54] S1     You can do this! [13:55] S2     Yeah! [13:56] Ha     One more out! [13:58] Is     Stay strong! [13:59] S1     Nori! [14:01] S1     You've got this! [14:02] (Flashback) Ta     For the final, [14:04] (Flashback) Ta     whoever's on the mound     at that time is the ace! [14:07] (Flashback) Ta     That's how we should all pitch! [14:15] Ka     In the end, it's all down to how you feel. [14:19] Ka     Can you fight the overwhelming pressure? [14:29] Ka     I won't run away. [14:32] Ka     I'll get aggressive, just like you did. [14:35] Sa     Nori-senpai. [14:39] C1     Harada! [14:40] C2     Masa-san! [14:44] Ma     I'll end it. [14:58] Ma     I'll end the game. [15:06] C1     Harada! [15:07] C2     Masa-san! [15:11] Ma     I'll end it. [15:23] Ma     I'll end the game. [15:27] C1     Kawakami, one more out! [15:29] C1     One more! [15:32] Ma     You've got this, Nori! [15:33] C2     Come on! [15:48] C3     Masa-san! [15:50] C4     Masa-san! [15:59] Na     Masa-san! [16:01] Na     Don't steal all the glory! [16:09] Na     Leave me some, too. [16:16] (Flashback) IC     Listen up. [16:17] (Flashback) IC     We don't need two runs. [16:21] (Flashback) IC     Just get one run. [16:23] (Flashback) IC     If we go into extra innings, [16:25] (Flashback) IC     we will win. [16:32] Mi     Throw hard. [16:35] Mi     Put everything you feel... [16:38] Mi     ...into this pitch! [17:56] Um     Safe! Safe! [17:58] Ku     What? [18:04] SS     Home! [18:07] Ku     Crap! [18:08] Ku     Carlos! [18:10] Ku     Miyuki! SIGN    He scores! SIGN    Inashiro ties the game SIGN    at the last second! SIGN    After the devasting first two outs, SIGN    they're putting up an amazing fight! SIGN    Harada had a strong hit and Kominato made a magnificent catch, SIGN    but the runner was just too fast. [18:59] I1     Carlos! SIGN    Carlos Kamiya ran straight from second to home! SIGN    Seido Inashiro SIGN    Inashiro has tied up the game at the last second. [19:28] S1     O-One more out. [19:40] Ta     We were one out away from nationals. [19:56] Ka     It's not over! [19:57] Ka     Switch gears! [20:01] Ka     Defend this inning     and segue into the next. [20:11] Ka     Don't forget what you have to do now! [20:16] Yu     That's right. [20:19] Is     It's not over. [20:43] SS     Get your chin up. [20:47] SS     The game isn't over yet. [21:11] Is     No way! [21:21] Is     No! [21:29] SS     No! [23:36] Sa     All the upperclassmen are so amazing. [23:40] Sa     They're so respectful and cool. [23:42] Sa     Well, some get on my nerves. [23:45] Sa     I guess I want to say... [23:47] Sa     I really wanted to keep     playing with everyone. [23:50] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Lingering Feelings. SIGN    Lingering Feelings [23:54] Sa     I don't deserve to cry with them. 63 - Lingering Feelings Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:06] Is     No way! [00:10] Is     No! [00:18] SS     No! SIGN    Lingering Feelings SIGN    Game set! SIGN    What an unbelievable end! SIGN    After two hours and fifty-three minutes of nonstop action, SIGN    the ace closes the game with his bat! SIGN    We have the champions of West Tokyo! SIGN    For the second summer in a row, SIGN    it's Inashiro Vocational High School! SIGN    The Seido players are still trying to process what happened. SIGN    They were an out away from the nationals. SIGN    Just one out short! [03:24] Ch     Sawamura. [03:28] Ch     Go line up. [03:32] Yu     Come on. Let's go. [03:36] Yu     Everyone, stand up. [03:42] Yu     We need to line up properly. [03:49] Sa     I'm so glad. [03:52] Sa     I've been talking so big [03:55] Sa     this past year. [03:59] Sa     I'm so glad we won. [04:50] Um     Bow. [04:51] EE     Thank you for a great game! SIGN    West Tokyo Tournament Final     Seido vs Inashiro: 4-5 SIGN    Winning School:     Inashiro Vocational High School SIGN    In an attempt to regain     glory for the school, SIGN    Seido High School:     Defeated at Qualifiers SIGN    Third Base Side Locker Room [05:25] Na     I knew we were gonna win! [05:27] R1     Your eyes are red. [05:30] IC     Our opponent was strong. [05:34] IC     We only won because     the players never gave up. [05:48] C1     Masa-san! [05:49] C1     Way to go! [05:50] C2     I'll go cheer at nationals, too! [05:52] C3     You can go all the way! [06:09] M1     This is from the entire team. SIGN    Let's go to nationals! [06:13] M1     Good luck at nationals. [06:35] I1     Wow, that's heavy. [06:37] I2     Yeah. [06:40] I2     Especially if you think of all 120 schools. [06:45] (Flashback) EE     Thank you for a great game! [06:49] (Flashback) Yu     Congratulations. [06:52] (Flashback) Yu     You'd better win it all, Harada. SIGN    Let's go to nationals! [06:59] Ma     If I were in his shoes, [07:02] Ma     could I have congratulated the opponent? [07:09] Ma     As the representatives of West Tokyo, [07:12] Ma     we can't do a half-decent job. [07:16] Ma     This is where our summer begins. [07:20] Ma     We need to go wild in their place, too. SIGN    First Base Side Locker Room [07:28] R2     You got four runs from Narumiya-kun     with hits and a squeeze bunt. [07:32] R2     You were one step away from beating them. [07:36] Ka     The guys all played very well. [07:40] Ka     They all did their best out there. [07:47] Ka     I couldn't get them to nationals. [07:52] Ka     That's my biggest regret right now. [07:57] C1     Nice game! [07:58] C2     Yuki-kun! [07:59] C3     Be proud! [08:00] C4     You all did great! [08:00] C5     Kominato-kun! [08:01] C6     Tetsu-san! [08:03] C7     Don't cry, Isashiki! [08:04] C8     You were so close! [08:06] C9     Masuko! [08:11] ---     We are sorry we could not      live up to your expectations! [08:14] ---     Thank you for cheering for us! [08:17] EE     Thank you! [08:21] C1     Don't apologize, Yuki! [08:22] C1     You were great! [08:25] C2     We'll come to cheer again! [08:38] 31     They were an out away from nationals, [08:40] 31     but they lost in the end. [08:42] 32     We lost in a similar manner. [08:45] 32     It's a really hard loss. [08:48] 33     It gets harder as time passes, too. [08:55] 31     I think I'll go home. [08:58] 32     You have something to do? [08:59] 31     I need to study! Damn it! [09:01] 31     I've gotta get ahead while     the Inashiro guys party at nationals. [09:07] 32     But I'm sure they'll get scholarships     for going to nationals. [09:09] 31     Shut up! [09:10] 31     I was making a joke! [09:13] 31     No matter how the losers feel on the inside, [09:16] 31     we have to move on to the next chapter. [09:24] 31     The guys at Seido will realize it     sooner or later. [09:31] R1     Mine-san, I may not be fit      to be a journalist. [09:35] R1     I have no words. [09:38] R1     They were both very high-level teams, [09:40] R1     and the game was incredible. [09:45] R1     But... [09:46] R1     What was the defining factor today? [09:53] R2     That's difficult. [09:55] R2     It wasn't a game ridden with errors, [09:59] R2     and both teams played     their own respective styles. [10:02] R1     Right. [10:04] R2     Seido could've kept going     and won that game. [10:12] R2     But if I really have to say why, [10:17] R2     then perhaps it was due to     Seido's lack of pitchers [10:20] R2     that they had to use a first-year pitcher      in the last inning of the final. [10:27] R2     That pitch definitely     stopped Seido's momentum, [10:31] R2     but his prior pitches gave them momentum. [10:34] R2     It was also the result of pitching to win. [10:39] R2     No one can blame him. [10:41] R2     The risk was well calculated. [10:45] R2     They'd been winning with relays, after all. [10:50] R2     Do you know how many walks      each team gave? [10:52] R1     Y-Yes. [10:55] R1     Narumiya-kun gave two for Inashiro. [10:58] R1     And for Seido... [11:02] R1     Eight walks from four pitchers? SIGN    Seido Inashiro [11:06] R2     Seido managed to win each game      with four pitchers. [11:11] R2     Whereas Inashiro put all     their faith in their ace. [11:16] R2     The lack of an indisputable ace. [11:19] R2     Perhaps that's what cost them      the game in the end. [11:47] Sa     Wh-Why? [11:50] Sa     We were an out away. [11:54] Sa     We were... [11:56] Sa     winning. [11:59] Sa     It's... [12:02] Sa     over? [12:07] Sa     It's... [12:25] (Flashback) Sa     We'll make nationals if we win one more? [12:29] (Flashback) Sa     I didn't even realize that, to be honest! [12:33] (Flashback) Sa     What? [12:35] (Flashback) Sa     I do what I'm asked to do every game. [12:40] (Flashback) Sa     I didn't have the luxury     of thinking about anything more. [12:50] (Flashback) Sa     All my upperclassmen are just so amazing. [12:55] (Flashback) Sa     I respect them, [12:59] (Flashback) Sa     and they're super cool. [13:03] (Flashback) Sa     Well, a few I don't like. [13:08] (Flashback) Sa     I'm not really sure how to put it, [13:10] (Flashback) Sa     but I just want to keep     playing with this team. [13:17] Sa     We lost. [13:21] Sa     This team lost. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    August 1     Day After the Final SIGN    Tohru Masuko Yoichi Kuramochi Eijun Sawamura [13:35] Sa     Already? [13:36] Sa     Y-You have to leave the dorm so soon? [13:41] Ma     W-Well. [13:43] Ma     I'm leaving this room,     but I'll still live in the dorm. [13:47] Ma     I'll come back for my stuff, too. [13:50] Ma     But I need to go home     and talk to my parents first. [13:55] Ma     Some of us are doing     baseball tryouts for college, [13:59] Ma     so you'll still see us around. [14:07] Ma     Kuramochi. [14:18] Ma     Good luck. [14:49] Ku     Man, this room feels so big now. [14:53] Ku     But there's nothing to rejoice about now. [14:57] Ku     I should go see the other rooms. [14:59] Ku     Wanna come? [15:04] Ku     Hey. [15:05] Ku     You can go home, too, you know? [15:07] ---     We have the next two days off, Kuramochi-senpai. [15:11] Ku     I don't have anything to do back home. [15:15] Sa     Well, me neither. [15:20] Ku     Hey! [15:21] Ku     If you still look like that when     I get back, you can eat my fist! [15:33] Ku     Damn it. [15:35] Ku     What am I supposed to tell him? [15:38] Ku     I'm still not over it myself! [15:42] Ku     The upperclassmen aren't around anymore. [15:46] Ku     How am I gonna lead     the underclassmen like this? SIGN    — Last Night — [15:57] Sa     That night, we came back from a loss. [16:04] Sa     No one could touch the food     that had been prepared for our victory, [16:08] Sa     and tears streamed endlessly down     the third-years' cheeks. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [16:18] Sa     And... [16:21] Sa     it wasn't better the next morning. [16:25] Sa     The moment they saw someone, [16:27] Sa     tears overflowed their eyes. [16:33] Sa     Their tears were much heavier than ours. [16:39] Sa     Much heavier. [16:42] Sa     We couldn't cry the way the third-years did. [16:49] Sa     That was the only thing we could do [16:54] Sa     as the first and second-years. SIGN    Principal's Office [16:59] Pr     I see. [17:01] Pr     You'll take two days off. [17:04] Ka     Yes, sir. [17:05] Pr     I must say, it was a very close game. [17:09] Pr     You really gave Inashiro     a run for their money. [17:13] Pr     I was yelling by the end. [17:17] VP     However, it's all the more reason why... [17:22] VP     ...it's unfortunate. [17:23] VP     A real shame. [17:26] Ka     The players all fought hard until the end. [17:32] Ka     I'm sorry I couldn't bring home the win. [17:38] Pr     Oh, please! [17:40] Pr     We're not asking for an apology. [17:43] Pr     Making it to the final is a feat on its own. [17:49] Re     Including the kids who aren't     trying out for college, [17:52] Re     there are still many who     haven't decided where to go. [17:57] Re     I'd like to talk with the team manager [18:00] Re     and set up meetings as soon as possible. [18:05] Ka     Yeah. [18:06] Ka     I'd like to hear from the students, too. [18:13] Re     Also, we have a scrimmage     coming up next week. [18:17] Re     We need to do something     about the next captain. [18:28] An     Two outs and no runners on base! [18:30] An     They're just one out away! [18:34] Mi     In the last inning, [18:36] Mi     Sawamura didn't look like himself at all. [18:40] Mi     Why didn't I walk up and talk to him? [18:44] Mi     Was I rushing to win? [18:52] Ku     You're already reviewing yesterday's game? SIGN    Let's go to the nationals! [19:01] Ku     That's great and all, [19:03] Ku     but do you have to do it now? [19:06] Ku     The upperclassmen have     already retired, and— [19:09] Mi     We weren't good enough. [19:13] Mi     I wasn't. [19:14] Mi     And the team wasn't. SIGN    Over the glove! SIGN    The game-winning runner scores! SIGN    What an unbelievable end! SIGN    After 2 hours and 53 minutes of nonstop action, SIGN    the ace closes the game with his bat! [19:31] Mi     Even with such unbelievable upperclassmen, [19:35] Mi     we couldn't win. [19:38] Ku     He's... [19:40] Mi     We don't have the indisputable     cleanup, anymore. [19:43] Mi     We don't have an ace. [19:46] Mi     As it stands now, [19:47] Mi     going to the nationals next year     will be nothing but a pipe dream. [20:51] Sa     Furuya. [20:54] Sa     You... [20:55] Sa     Were you running the entire day? [21:01] Sa     Hey! [21:03] Fu     I don't want to feel like that, anymore. [21:17] Fu     The game ended before my eyes, [21:20] Fu     and I was stuck in the dugout. [21:30] Fu     If only I... [21:32] Fu     If only I had been much better. [21:40] Fu     I'll take [21:42] Fu     the mound for myself. [21:56] Fu     I'll become the ace of this team. [23:36] Mi     We're still having a hard time taking the loss, [23:38] Mi     but we have to start     moving on to the next phase. [23:42] Ha     I wonder who's going to be the next captain. [23:45] Ka     They say having a natural leader     in your year makes everyone better. [23:48] Ku     They want to talk to me? [23:51] Ku     Could it be? [23:52] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Restart. SIGN    Restart [23:55] Ka     Sawamoron, who do you think      will be the captain? [23:57] Sa     Me! [23:58] Ka     What? 64 - Restart Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Ma     Hey, Kominato. [00:02] Ma     You didn't go back home? [00:05] Ma     Did you talk to Ryosuke-san? [00:09] Ha     No. [00:11] Ma     Well. [00:12] Ma     I wouldn't know what to say, either. [00:19] Ma     Shirasu told me that Ryosuke-san     asked the coach to switch him out. [00:27] Ma     He isn't really the type     to show his weak side, [00:29] Ma     so that was the first time     I've seen him cry. [00:35] (Flashback) Ma     It's our first and last chance     to make nationals together. [00:40] (Flashback) Ma     I want to go to nationals. [00:44] (Flashback) Ry     Practicing at this point     won't really help me. [00:46] (Flashback) Ry     I just need to give my all tomorrow. SIGN    Restart [02:27] Ma     Hey. [02:28] Ma     You're really not coming? [02:29] Ma     I'm going without you. [02:32] Ma     Don't feel like swinging today, huh? [02:39] Ma     You're so lucky. [02:41] Ma     You got to play in the game, [02:43] Ma     so you can feel bad from     the bottom of your heart. [02:46] Ma     Take this the wrong way if you want, [02:50] Ma     but somewhere in my heart,     I was waiting for this day. [02:56] Ma     For the upperclassmen to retire. [03:02] Ma     Of course, it sucks that we lost. [03:05] Ma     I was cheering as loud as I could. [03:09] Ma     When we lost, my mind went blank. [03:17] Ma     But... [03:18] Ma     To be really honest, [03:20] Ma     I wanted to play in the game. [03:22] Ma     Even if it was a losing game, [03:24] Ma     I wanted to be standing on the field. [03:30] Ma     It's our age now. [03:32] Ma     There's a part of me     that's excited about that. [03:42] Ma     Though I doubt you'd know how it feels, [03:44] Ma     since you made the roster as a first-year. [03:53] Ot     Oh, good. [03:54] Ot     You got home safely? [03:55] Ot     Be sure to rest up. [04:04] Ot     Our job isn't finished until     the students get into college, [04:08] Ot     but the third-years have retired now. [04:15] Ot     Huh? [04:16] Ot     Coach Kataoka! [04:18] Ot     I thought we didn't have practice today. [04:21] Ot     Who in the world could be... [04:29] Mi     Zono! [04:30] Mi     Wh-What are you doing here? [04:32] Mi     Go sleep! [04:33] Mi     See? [04:34] Mi     Told ya. [04:36] Ku     Damn. [04:37] Ma     Now everyone's here! [04:39] Ma     This isn't a secret practice anymore! [04:44] Ot     They have two days off, yet... [04:47] Ot     What a great attitude. [04:51] Re     They learned from the third-years. [04:56] Re     Even if the third-years retire, [04:58] Re     their will gets carried on by the next team. [05:02] Re     I'm sure, just like the third-years, [05:04] Re     these boys will trust you and follow you. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:23] S1     Tea, please! [05:24] S2     Oh! Get me rice, too! [05:26] S3     Can you get me eggs? [05:28] S4     Practice starts tomorrow,     but the energy from the second-years is crazy. [05:33] S5     They're already fighting     for the spots on the roster. [05:36] Ka     What are you talking about? [05:38] Ka     We're in that fight, too. [05:40] S5     Yeah, I know. [05:42] S5     But I heard the summer     break camp is really hard. [05:49] Ha     You're eating a lot today. [05:52] Ka     They're not the only first-years! [05:55] S1     Oh, by the way, do we have a captain yet? [05:58] S2     I wonder who it'll be. [05:59] S3     The obvious choice would be     one of the two key players [06:03] ---     who played in the tournament. [06:06] Ka     Yeah, that would make sense. [06:09] S4     But wouldn't Maezono-senpai     be a good captain? [06:13] S3     Yeah, I agree. [06:15] S3     He's a little scary, but he looked     out for me on the bleachers. [06:19] S4     Shirasu-senpai, too. [06:21] S4     He was on the roster, too. [06:24] S4     Maybe the coach hasn't decided yet. [06:28] Ka     Oh, yeah. [06:29] Ka     Chris-senpai told me that Tetsu-senpai     was picked unanimously. [06:35] Ka     They say having a natural leader     in your year makes everyone better. [06:42] Ka     But in that case, what about this year? [06:45] Ka     Hey, Sawamoron.     Who do you think it will be? [06:53] Sa     Me. [06:55] S1     Huh? [06:57] S2     Are you out of your mind? [07:02] (Flashback) Fu     I'll... [07:03] (Flashback) ---     ...become the ace of this team. [07:10] Sa     I'll become the ace! [07:12] Sa     I'll be the ace of all aces! [07:14] Sa     The king of ace! [07:18] S1     King? [07:22] Ka     Hey, sit down! [07:24] Ka     No one's talking about that! [07:29] Sa     Don't ignore me! SIGN    You must eat at least three bowls of rice per meal! [07:30] Sa     Damn it! I'm eating! [07:33] Sa     Harucchi, rice! [07:35] Ha     Get it yourself. [07:37] Sa     Let's see. [07:38] Sa     What should I get for dessert? [07:41] Ha     Did something happen? [07:44] Ku     That idiot needs to shut up. [07:47] Ku     But... [07:49] ---     He's finally himself again. [07:53] Ku     You gonna take that, Nori? [07:54] Ku     They're talking about becoming the ace. [07:59] Ma     Nori's the ace. [08:01] Ma     It's gonna be our team. [08:03] Ma     We need to make it strong. [08:05] S1     You're really serious about this, Zono. [08:07] Ku     You look even more like a mafia boss now. [08:10] S3     Just make sure you don't spin your wheels. [08:11] Ma     Shut up! [08:18] Sa     Miyuki-senpai. [08:20] Sa     Can I see the footage of the final later? [08:26] Mi     Yeah. [08:27] Mi     Go ahead. [08:29] Mi     You want to watch, too, Furuya? [08:33] Fu     I know my problem. [08:35] Fu     Stamina roll. [08:45] S1     Nori. [08:46] S2     He's still... [08:49] Ku     Can't blame him. [08:51] Ku     I'm not ready to watch myself lose again. [09:10] Mi     Right here. [09:12] Mi     The ninth inning. [09:15] Mi     I should've noticed     and taken a time out for you. [09:20] Mi     After each out, your face gets stiffer. [09:25] Mi     In hindsight, we had no runners     and just needed one more out. [09:30] Mi     You hit him in the head, [09:32] Mi     but we lost way too much cool     from just allowing a runner. [09:48] Mi     In any case, I'm surprised he asked today. [09:52] Mi     I thought it'd take more time. [09:55] Mi     I guess he's trying his best to move forward. [10:00] Mi     I'm really worried about... [10:03] An     Game set! [10:05] An     What an unbelievable end! [10:09] Mi     Inashiro will still have five of their     main players in their new team. [10:14] Mi     And they'll all have experienced nationals. [10:20] (Flashback) Na     But... [10:21] (Flashback) Na     Even without you, we have     the ultimate team this year. [10:25] (Flashback) Na     We're going to nationals. [10:31] (Flashback) I1     Just live with regret for not joining us. [10:34] (Flashback) I1     Ten years, or even     twenty years, down the line. [10:41] Mi     Sure. [10:42] Mi     Come back as strong as ever. [10:45] Mi     The bigger the goal, the better. SIGN    Staff Office [10:56] S1     Kuramochi-senpai,     the coach wants to see you. [11:02] Ku     He wants to talk to me? [11:05] Ku     Could it be? [11:08] Ku     Excuse me. [11:12] Ku     Zono. SIGN    August 3     The Start of the New Team [11:23] Re     Some went home, and some stayed. [11:25] [SONG] On-screen     Sleep Deprived SIGN    Slept Well SIGN    Too Much Sleep [11:27] Re     But all fifty-nine first- and     second-year students are back. [11:34] Ka     I'm sure you guys have learned a lot already, [11:37] Ka     but I've never had anyone grow     as much as the third-years who retired. [11:42] Ka     In every practice, they all     showed up with high standards [11:46] Ka     and faced baseball head on. [11:49] Ka     That's what made the difference. [11:52] Ka     It is my failure as the coach [11:54] ---     that they couldn't go to nationals. [11:58] Ka     Never forget how it feels to lose. [12:02] SS     Yes, sir! [12:05] Re     A word from the new captain, please. [12:15] Mi     Well... [12:19] Mi     Um... What should I say? [12:22] Ot     Anything! [12:23] Ot     Just a few words. [12:25] S1     Is he nervous? [12:27] Sa     Keep it together, leader-in-training! [12:39] (Flashback) Ku     Miyuki's the captain? [12:43] (Flashback) Ka     What do you think? [12:45] (Flashback) Ka     I want to hear your honest opinions. [12:51] (Flashback) Ku     Damn. [12:52] (Flashback) Ku     Why'd I even get my hopes up? [12:57] (Flashback) Ku     I don't think he can be     the captain Tetsu-san was, [13:01] (Flashback) Ku     but I think he's right for the job. [13:04] Ma     Kuramochi... [13:06] (Flashback) Ku     I haven't reflected on our last game yet. [13:11] (Flashback) Ku     But he's different. [13:14] (Flashback) Ku     He accepted the loss and was looking forward. [13:23] (Flashback) Re     You, Maezono-kun? [13:30] (Flashback) Ma     He's been on the roster since he joined, [13:33] (Flashback) Ma     so I'm not sure if he can sympathize     with those who don't make the roster. [13:39] (Flashback) Ma     However, he understands baseball     and has a lot of influence. [13:43] (Flashback) Ma     He has the most presence on the team. [13:46] (Flashback) Ma     I also thought Miyuki would be      the only choice. [13:53] Ku     Zono... [13:55] (Flashback) Ka     Okay. [13:57] (Flashback) Ka     I'll let Miyuki know. [13:59] (Flashback) Ka     However, I have some concerns. [14:03] (Flashback) Ka     He'll play an important role in batting, [14:06] (Flashback) Ka     and he needs to keep the pitchers in check. [14:11] (Flashback) Ka     Miyuki's going to have     a lot on his shoulders. [14:18] (Flashback) Ka     It's up to you two to support him. [14:24] Mi     Well, then, uh... [14:26] Mi     I'm still a little unsure about this, [14:28] Mi     but here goes nothing. [14:30] Sa     I can't hear you! [14:36] Mi     I don't think [14:37] Mi     I'll ever be able to forget     the tournament final. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [14:46] Mi     I learned about my weaknesses, [14:48] ---     and I learned how strong the opponent was. [14:50] Mi     Most importantly, I discovered     how scary baseball is. [15:02] Mi     It's unfortunate for     the third-years who've retired, [15:06] Mi     but we have another year     to set the records straight. [15:10] Mi     I personally want to see results. [15:14] Mi     I want to be greedy about winning. [15:22] Ku     True. [15:24] Ku     We're the only ones who can     avenge the third-years. [15:29] Ma     We're gonna play to win.     That's a given. [15:32] Fu     Greedy. [15:34] Sa     You said it without fumbling! [15:36] Mi     To do that, [15:38] Mi     I'm not gonna mince words,      so keep that in mind. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [15:44] S1     Wait! [15:45] S1     Did he just slide that in there? [15:46] S2     He looked dead serious, too. [15:48] Mi     Let's start with the warmup! [15:51] Ma     I can't hear you, Captain! [15:53] Ma     Can you talk louder? [15:58] Mi     Let's start with warmup! [15:59] Mi     Let's be loud! [16:01] SS     Yeah! [16:02] Mi     Focus! [16:03] SS     Yeah! [16:04] Mi     One, two! [16:05] SS     Three, four, one, two! [16:06] Mi     One, two, three, four, one! [16:08] SS     Let's go! [16:09] Mi     Two! [16:09] SS     Let's go! [16:10] Mi     Three! [16:10] SS     Let's go! [16:11] Mi     Four! [16:11] SS     Let's go! [16:11] Re     Greedy about winning. [16:13] Re     I know where he's coming from. [16:17] Ma     Hey, Captain! [16:18] Ku     Can't hear you anymore! [16:21] Mi     This is so hard! [16:23] Re     Have you always been [16:26] ---     thinking about making him captain? [16:28] Ka     Yeah. [16:29] Ka     Yuki strongly recommended him, too. [16:33] Ot     He did? [16:38] Ka     Also, I'm gonna take     the time now and tell you... [16:46] Sa     All right! [16:47] Sa     I'm gonna be pitching hard, so— [16:48] Fu     Thank you in advance. [16:55] S1     Those two are really going at it. [16:58] Mi     The fall tournament is close. [17:01] Mi     We shouldn't have any problem with     group stages in September. [17:05] Mi     So the real tournament starts in October. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium [17:08] Mi     Strong teams from the east     also participate in the fall, [17:11] Mi     so it'll be really tough, [17:14] Mi     but if we win, [17:15] ---     we'll almost definitely     be invited to the Spring Invitational. [17:18] Mi     In other words, [17:20] ---     we have the chance to make     nationals in the fall, too. [17:27] S1     It's this fast from a light throw? [17:31] S1     Is he seriously a first-year? [17:34] S1     Did he get bigger after playing     in the summer tournament? [17:38] S2     Kariba, you're just gonna have     to get used to his pitch. [17:42] S1     Yes, sir, Ono-senpai! [17:44] Mi     Furuya's really eager to practice today. [17:48] Fu     It's nice and cool in the shade. [17:51] Sa     Ono-senpai, here I go! [17:53] S1     All right! [17:55] S1     His pitch is pretty annoying to catch, too. [18:11] S1     All right! [18:12] S1     Nice pitch! [18:13] Sa     Really? [18:14] S1     It looks good! [18:18] Sa     That's good. [18:20] Sa     I can still pitch. [18:24] Ka     I'm gonna go run. [18:26] Ka     I need to warm up some more. [18:31] Sa     Nori-senpai. [18:34] S1     Is Nori gonna be okay? [18:38] S1     He probably can't get over the fact that [18:40] S1     he gave up hits, and feels responsible [18:43] ---     for ending the third-years' summer. [18:50] Mi     The walk he gave to the third batter hurt, [18:53] Mi     but he was pitching aggressively to win. [18:57] Mi     No one blames him for his pitching. [19:01] S1     Well, of course. [19:04] Mi     It's up to him to get over it. [19:07] Mi     We can't do anything about it. [19:13] Mi     Only one person [19:15] ---     can wear the ace number in the fall. [19:20] Mi     The team's already moving on, Nori. [19:26] Mi     How can you be so cold like that? [19:30] Mi     Not everyone is as strong as you. [19:37] Mi     You have to help him get over it, new Captain! [19:46] S1     Wow! That flies. [19:49] S2     Well, when he hits. [19:52] S3     Even though the third-years     had overshadowed them, [19:57] S3     these guys are really good, too. [20:02] S1     We've been mostly helping     the first-string practice, [20:06] S1     so I bet they've been     itching to practice hard. [20:08] S2     The group stages for the fall     tournament starts in September, too! [20:14] Ku     Looks like I won't have it easy. [20:16] Ku     These guys look like they've been     swinging a lot during the tournament. [20:23] Ka     Kuramochi! [20:25] Ka     You're leaning too far forward. [20:27] Ka     Wait for the pitch to come to you. [20:29] Ku     Yes, sir! [20:30] Ka     Maezono, your swing is too wide. [20:34] Ka     Your bat's swinging outside the zone. [20:36] Ma     Yes, sir! [20:41] (Flashback) Ot     Are you serious? [20:45] (Flashback) Ka     Yeah. [20:48] (Flashback) Ot     B-But... [20:50] (Flashback) Ot     We may have missed nationals, [20:53] (Flashback) Ot     but we made it that far, thanks to you! [20:58] (Flashback) Ot     Did the school pressure you? [21:00] (Flashback) Ka     No. [21:02] (Flashback) Ka     I decided for myself. [21:05] (Flashback) Ka     I'm sorry for being so selfish. [21:14] VP     Principal, is this... [21:17] Pr     Yeah, I tried to talk him out of it. [21:22] Pr     But he left it here in the end. [21:25] Pr     He'll still help the     third-years go to college, [21:31] Pr     and he asked to take charge     until the end of fall tournament [21:34] Pr     to make sure the new team     doesn't lose its way. [21:38] Pr     It must be his way of taking responsibility. [21:43] VP     Well, it's true we've been away     from nationals for six years. [21:50] Pr     Perhaps... [21:52] ---     He had already made up his mind before summer. SIGN    Resignation Letter [23:36] Mi     We have a new captain,     and our new team's coming along. [23:39] Mi     While at nationals, Inashiro is     making a name for themselves. [23:42] Sa     Kuramochi-senpai, did you know why     the stadium was named "Koshien"? [23:46] Sa     When the stadium completed     in the year 13 Taisho... [23:48] Ku     What are you studying? [23:50] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     In The Sun. SIGN    In The Sun [23:53] Mi     Might as well watch it     until the very end now, [23:56] Mi     so we won't ever forget     what we felt that day. 65 - In The Sun Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Ma     Right here! [00:05] Ma     One more! [00:13] Ka     What's wrong, fielders? [00:15] Ka     I can't hear you! [00:16] Ku     I'm not done yet! [00:20] S1     Let's go! [00:22] S2     Yeah! [00:23] S3     They're going all out already. [00:27] S4     Good batters come and go, [00:30] S4     but defense is something     we've always been good at. [00:34] S3     Yeah, 'cause the coach really works     on the fundamentals over the break. [00:40] S2     God, last year's training was painful. SIGN    In The Sun [02:16] Mi     So, what do you think     of the new team? [02:20] S1     All the good batters are gone,     so they have less scoring potential, [02:25] S1     but their defense should be fine. [02:28] S1     They still have Kuramochi     and Miyuki in the infield, [02:30] S1     and Shirasu in the outfield. [02:33] S1     Three of the core fielders are still there. [02:38] S1     It'll depend on who ends up     making which positions. [02:48] S2     Dang, he's really good. [02:50] S3     Maybe I should play outfield instead. [02:54] Ka     Let's go! [02:56] Ka     I need to get into Team A first. [03:02] Ka     I'm not backing down! [03:05] S1     He's putting in the work. [03:07] S1     He's got guts. [03:13] S2     Sawamura! [03:14] S3     The idiot can field. [03:15] S2     He's good. [03:18] S4     Furuya, put away your aura! [03:21] S1     First base! [03:25] (Flashback) Mi     You have to help him     get over it, new Captain! [03:30] Mi     I have to help? [03:33] Mi     How? [03:35] Ka     Catcher! [03:37] Ka     Third base! [03:38] Mi     Damn it! [03:45] Mi     S-Sorry! [03:47] Ma     Whoa! What's up, Captain? [03:49] Ma     Get your head in the game! [03:50] Sa     What's this? [03:51] Sa     Fired already? [03:56] Mi     Shoot. [03:57] Mi     I need to focus more. [04:00] Ry     Wow! That's rare. [04:04] Is     I'm not too sure about Miyuki [04:07] Is     being the Captain. [04:09] Is     You recommended him     to the coach, right, Tetsu? [04:14] Is     It's already hard enough     to be in charge of the pitchers. [04:17] Is     Why'd you give him even more work? [04:20] Yu     He can do it. [04:23] Yu     He has to do it. [04:26] Yu     He'll play catcher, clean-up,     and be the captain. [04:31] Yu     We lost to the team     led by a guy of that caliber. SIGN    Hanshin Koshien Stadium SIGN    August 7th, Koshien     Opening Ceremony [04:55] R2     A tournament between forty-nine schools [05:00] R2     that won their respective districts. [05:05] Na     It's so hot. [05:07] Na     Why are we still here? [05:08] Na     His speech is way too long. [05:11] Ma     Please, just shut up. [05:14] Vo     The man who will steal     the spotlight this summer [05:19] Vo     will rise on the national     mound once more. [05:33] An     A pop fly! [05:36] An     Game set! [05:38] I1     Hey! Let's go, Mei. [05:43] Na     Why did you switch me out again?! SIGN    Inashiro (West Tokyo) 7 - 0 Ichizen (Kagawa) [05:45] Um     Hey, you! Get in line! [05:48] Um     Chop, chop! SIGN    Meanwhile, at Seido SIGN    Scrimmage Seido (West Tokyo) vs Saitama Sakai (Saitama) [06:06] Um     Strike! [06:08] Um     Batter out! [06:10] Ha     Nice pitch. [06:12] K1     He's crazy! [06:14] K2     He's the monster rookie     who struck out Inashiro's batters! [06:18] M1     Nine strike-outs in five innings. [06:21] M1     He's doing great. [06:23] Mi     Hey, what happened to pacing yourself? [06:26] Fu     I'm going all-out on purpose. [06:28] Mi     What? [06:30] Fu     Because the mound at the finals [06:32] Fu     took more out of me than I expected. [06:37] Mi     I see. [06:39] Mi     So he's not just mindlessly pitching. [06:42] Fu     I'll never let anyone say      I don't have stamina. SIGN    After 7 Innings [06:46] Mi     You're completely exhausted! [06:47] Fu     I can't breathe. [06:48] Mi     Don't push yourself! SIGN    8th Inning, Sawamura [06:55] Sa     Harucchi! [06:57] Um     Out! [06:58] Sa     Nice! [06:59] Sa     Like big brother, like little brother! [07:04] S1     Three up, three down! [07:05] S1     Sawamura's looking good! [07:07] M1     I thought it'd take a while      for him to recover. [07:12] Ha     Yeah, he's tough. [07:15] Mi     Your control is terrible. [07:16] Mi     In case you didn't notice,     the batters just messed up there. [07:19] Sa     Yes, I know! [07:24] Sa     Damn. [07:25] Sa     What's going on? [07:27] Sa     Calm down. [07:29] KC     A righty fastball pitcher and     a lefty with a peculiar form. [07:33] KC     They're both first-years, too. [07:35] KC     Training them seems like so much fun. [07:39] KC     I'm so envious of Kataoka-san. [07:42] Mi     Shut up! [07:43] Ha     We need to line up. SIGN    Seido Sakai [07:45] Mi     We kick off our pre-season with a win. SIGN    Doubleheader Game 2 [08:01] Mi     Seven walks and five hits. [08:04] Mi     Kawakami walks off at the fifth inning. SIGN    Inashiro 14 Hits! Explosive Lineup! [08:18] Ha     Why don't you read it,      if you're so curious? [08:20] S1     Inashiro won again? [08:22] S2     Narumiya hasn't given up     a run at nationals yet. SIGN    Sano Hits 140m Home Run [08:26] S1     They go up against the top-seeded      Seiho next, right? [08:30] S2     Sixty-seven home runs in high school. [08:32] S2     A monster of a batter, Shuzo Sano. SIGN    Osaka Kiryu Tachi Walks Away in Tears [08:36] S2     He hit a giant home run off     Tachi-san at Osaka Kiryu. [08:40] S2     The team also has momentum     from a comeback win. [08:43] S3     If Inashiro can beat this team, [08:45] S3     Narumiya and Inashiro are going     to make national headlines. [08:51] S4     Narumiya versus Sano. [08:53] S4     I can't stop thinking about it,     knowing this will measure Inashiro's strength. [09:03] Is     I don't really care. [09:09] Is     Whether they win or lose... [09:12] Is     I don't want to see it. [09:31] Sa     A change-up? SIGN    Seiho Inashiro [10:04] Sa     Yeah! [10:06] SC     I see. [10:07] SC     Their defense is good. [10:09] SC     Makes sense they shut out     two games in a row. [10:13] SC     Kunitomo-san has created a scary team. [10:17] SC     But the pitcher is the real monster here. [10:20] SC     He must've been through a lot     to be able to look down at our batters. [10:27] SC     Listen, Shuzo. [10:28] SC     You won't come across     a game like this often. [10:31] SC     But don't get caught up in the moment. [10:34] SC     We're not here to make memories. [10:36] SC     We're here to win! [10:38] SS     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seiho Inashiro [10:58] An     The bases are loaded,     and it's Harada at bat! [11:05] I1     Let's finish it, Harada! [11:07] Na     I could use some runs right now. [11:11] An     Right into the open outfield! [11:14] An     Inashiro gets two runs     at the bottom of the eighth! SIGN    Seiho Inashiro SIGN    The cleanup offsets the balance with his bat! SIGN    And we go into the ninth inning. SIGN    This is the last chance for Seiho. SIGN    Iguchi has been closing the past two games for Inashiro, SIGN    but it looks like the ace is closing the game this time! SIGN    It's two outs, and there's a runner on second. SIGN    Seiho's putting up their last struggle. SIGN    After striking out at his last two at-bats, SIGN    he's been completely suppressed by Narumiya, SIGN    but the monster is at-bat! [11:54] Na     He definitely has something special [11:58] Na     to get up to bat in the critical moments. [12:03] Sa     Throw me that pitch. [12:08] Sa     Show me your change-up [12:11] Sa     one more time! [12:21] Sa     Crap. [12:23] Na     When you're so open     about what pitch you want, [12:26] Na     there's no way I'd give it to you. [12:29] Na     I already paid a hefty price     for that lesson back in Tokyo. SIGN    Inashiro shuts out three games in a row! SIGN    After beating the top-seed, they advance to the quarterfinals! SIGN    Narumiya from Inashiro Shuts Out Seiho, Sano 3K SIGN    0 runs allowed in 22 innings! SIGN    Prince from Tokyo SIGN    No Tears For Sano, "I Lost Fair and Square" [12:57] A1     Wow! [12:59] A1     He struck out Sano three times. [13:01] A2     Man, he really is a monster. [13:05] A3     It's not really that surprising. [13:08] A2     Akira. [13:10] (Flashback) Na     You should go home     with your head held high. [13:13] (Flashback) Na     You only lost to the best team     in the country this season. [13:20] A3     He couldn't act so big if he wasn't serious. [13:24] Ra     Naru! [13:27] Ra     Miya! [13:29] Ra     Mei! [13:32] Ra     I want to smack him! [13:36] YC     He's gonna make money! [13:38] YC     Maybe even the majors will want him. [13:41] YC     Damn... [13:43] YC     Man, I want money. [13:45] Ra     Gonna smash him! SIGN    Narumiya-kun, you haven't given up a run in twenty-two innings. SIGN    What do you think about tomorrow's game? [13:54] [SONG] On-screen     The Heated Koshien     Tokyo Prince Special [13:55] Na     I couldn't have come here alone. [13:58] Na     I trust Harada-senpai's instructions     from the bottom of my heart. [14:02] Na     He's so reliable. [14:05] Mi     This isn't Mei at all. [14:08] Mi     Stop acting. [14:09] Ku     Well, [14:11] Ku     they did beat us, so it's only     natural they keep winning, [14:15] Ku     but I'm starting to get pissed     at all the spotlight he's getting. [14:19] S1     He was on the morning news, too, right? [14:22] S2     Oh, yeah! [14:24] S2     "Mei-chan Fever"? [14:26] Mi     "Mei-chan"? SIGN    Inashiro is full of unique players. [14:30] [SONG] On-screen     The Heated Koshien     Tokyo Prince Special SIGN    Will they keep going to the top? [14:36] Sa     They're not better. [14:41] Sa     Our upperclassmen were     just as good as them. [14:46] Sa     Yet... [14:50] [SONG] On-screen     The Heated Koshien     Tokyo Prince Special SIGN    I will do my best with my team's help! [14:56] Sa     Nationals. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    August 19th, Tokyo Hachioji SIGN    Kamiyugi Park [15:06] Sa     Let's go! [15:07] Sa     Everyone on the field! [15:10] Sa     Thanks in advance for     catching all the hits! SIGN    Inashiro Vocational from West Tokyo Enters Quarterfinals! [15:13] Sa     We don't have an audience, [15:15] Sa     but this is our nationals! SIGN    Scrimmage Seido (West Tokyo) vs Kaiyo (Kanagawa) [15:17] Sa     Let's have a game that's     even hotter than the nationals! [15:24] Ot     What is he... SIGN    Lost to the dark horse in the third round [15:26] KC     What's his problem? [15:27] KC     He's bringing back terrible memories! [15:31] KC     He doesn't need to remind us. [15:32] KC     We know it's the semifinals,     and everyone's watching it! [15:37] Fu     I could've kept going. [15:40] Mi     Furuya started the game, [15:43] Mi     and Sawamura switched in     from the sixth inning. [16:01] Mi     I told you your control is terrible! [16:04] Mi     If this were nationals, we'd be burned alive. [16:07] Sa     I'm sorry! I'll be careful! SIGN    Seido Kaiyo [16:10] Mi     He gave up a run in the seventh     from a hit and a walk, [16:13] Mi     but he closed the game in the end. [16:17] Mi     We've won four scrimmages     with the Furuya-Sawamura relay. [16:18] S1     Sawamura, shut up! SIGN    Kamiyugi Park [16:21] EE     Good game! [16:26] [SONG] On-screen     The Heated Koshien     Semifinals Game 2 SIGN    It's gone! Home run! SIGN    This is his second home run this tournament for the sixth batter, Yamaoka! SIGN    With the timely hit from Yoshizawa, they scored four runs this inning [16:36] [SONG] On-screen     The Heated Koshien     Semifinals Game 2 SIGN    and turned the game around. SIGN    He gave up two runs in the beginning, perhaps due to fatigue, SIGN    but he got his game together toward the end. SIGN    Ikuei takes advantage of Iguchi, who relieves in the eighth SIGN    and takes back two runs. SIGN    They close the gap to three runs, but fall short. SIGN    Inashiro advances to the final for the second time SIGN    since sixteen years ago. [17:02] Mi     If they've made it this far, [17:04] Mi     let's see it through until the end. [17:07] Mi     So that we'll never forget     how we felt that time. SIGN    Koshien [17:18] Ku     What are you doing? [17:21] Sa     Do you know, Kuramochi-senpai... [17:23] Sa     ...where the name Koshien comes from? [17:26] Ku     What? [17:28] Sa     It was named by Mr. Shozo Misaki. [17:31] Sa     Construction of the stadium was completed     in the year Taisho 13, SIGN    Jiazi [17:35] Sa     and it fell on the year of Jiazi, SIGN    Koshien [17:37] Sa     so it was named "Koshien." [17:40] Sa     What in the world is Jiazi? [17:43] Sa     I'm so confused. SIGN    Jiazi [17:44] Ku     What are you studying?! [17:49] Is     Damn, it's hot. [17:52] Is     What are you guys doing here? [17:54] Is     Something interesting on TV? [17:57] Ma     No. Not really. [18:00] Is     There's no more ice in my freezer. [18:03] Is     I'm gonna take some from here. [18:04] Ma     Yes, please. [18:11] Sa     Isashiki-senpai. [18:14] Sa     Inashiro made the final. [18:19] Is     Huh? [18:20] Ku     Hey, Sawamura! [18:25] Sa     You guys didn't lose. [18:27] Sa     I don't think Inashiro is better. [18:35] Ha     E-Eijun-kun. [18:39] Sa     It was so pathetic, [18:41] Sa     that I had to watch the video over     and over to really accept it. [18:48] Sa     B-But it was... [18:51] Sa     But I was the weak link. [18:54] Sa     At the very end, I got scared     of Inashiro's batters. [19:06] Sa     "What drives you so much?" [19:09] Sa     "Why do you fight so hard?"     I thought. [19:13] Sa     What does it mean to go to nationals? [19:21] Sa     What's so special about nationals? SIGN    Inashiro Mei Narumiya, the Tokyo Prince [19:34] Is     I don't know. [19:41] Is     I've never been to nationals. [19:46] Sa     That's not what I meant. [19:48] Is     Then what was your point? Huh? [19:52] Ku     I'm sorry, Jun-san. [19:54] Ku     As you know, he's "special." [19:58] Is     Yeah, I guess so. [20:02] Is     I don't know what you want     out of nationals, [20:07] Is     but who sets their goals on     something anyone can go to? [20:15] Is     We try because it's hard. [20:18] Is     It's a dream because it takes a lot of work. [20:28] Is     What's so special about nationals? [20:30] Is     Don't make me laugh. [20:34] Is     Why don't you go figure that out yourself? [20:37] Is     Idiot. [20:44] Sa     F-Figure it out myself? [20:47] Ku     Jun-san... [20:51] Is     Let me tell you! [20:52] Is     You'll never get to the nationals,     the way you are! [20:55] Is     Miyuki! Zono! Kuramochi! [20:58] Is     Everyone's looking at you,     so be good examples! [21:01] Is     And you batters! [21:03] Is     You guys aren't scoring at all in the scrims! [21:06] Is     You'd better swing until your hands rip off! [21:08] EE     Y-Yes, sir! [21:10] Is     Kawakami! [21:12] Is     Stop looking so gloomy all the time! [21:15] Is     You have another year! [21:17] Is     Start looking forward! [21:18] Ka     Y-Yes, sir! [21:19] Is     Don't let the first-years     walk all over you, idiot! [21:27] Ry     You were barking real loud. [21:36] Is     Damn. [21:38] Is     Doing that made me realize... [21:43] Is     ...that I've retired already. [21:51] Is     Inashiro's at the final, huh? [21:54] Is     Damn. [21:56] Ry     We can have a rematch in college. [21:58] Ma     Yeah. [21:59] Is     I can't wait that long! [22:01] Ry     You're way too eager. [23:36] Sa     The final at nationals... [23:38] Sa     How does it feel to stand     on the mound there? [23:41] Mi     Inashiro are shooting for the top at nationals. [23:43] Mi     On the other hand, we're struggling     to get the new team rolling. [23:46] Mi     Then a new face shows up. [23:49] Mi     But why now? [23:51] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Outsider. SIGN    Outsider [23:54] SC     Now that I'm here, I shall most     definitely take you there. 66 - Outsider Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    August 20 [00:00] CC     Mei-kun! [00:01] CC     Carlos! [00:02] CC     Tsubasa-kun! [00:03] CC     Yoshi! [00:05] CC     Carlos! [00:05] CC     Mei-kun! [00:07] I1     People are still here this late? [00:09] I2     Do they have the hotel surrounded? [00:14] I2     Don't wave at them, idiot! [00:15] Na     Hey! [00:16] I3     He loves the attention. [00:18] I4     He's like a little kid. SIGN    Outsider [01:51] An     We're quickly approaching     the end of the summer nationals. [01:54] An     In game one of the semifinals, [01:56] An     the ace at Inashiro, Narumiya, pitched well [01:59] An     and took down Ikuei 7-4. [02:01] An     Just one game away from the top. [02:04] I1     They're only focusing on you! [02:06] I1     What's with that face? [02:08] Ma     Hey, Mei. [02:09] Ma     Why are you still up? [02:10] Ma     You need to rest for tomorrow. [02:12] Ma     You're going to be pitching     two days in a row. [02:14] Na     It's not even eight yet. [02:16] Na     I can't sleep yet. [02:18] Ma     I'm saying you need to rest your body. [02:20] Na     That's no fun. [02:22] Na     It's our last day staying here. [02:25] Na     I bet you were one of those people     who slept early on school field trips. [02:28] Ma     Shut up! [02:30] I1     The upperclassmen aren't acting     any different, even at nationals. [02:34] I1     I've been feeling like I'm up in the clouds. [02:37] I2     I know! [02:38] I2     The crowd is so huge here! [02:40] I2     And all the teams we've played      are so famous. [02:43] I1     And we've made it to the final. [02:44] I1     One more win,     and we'll be national champions. [02:47] I1     But for some reason, [02:48] I1     when I'm with these guys, [02:50] I1     I'm not surprised we've made this far. [02:58] I1     They should be feeling more exhaustion     compared to us who aren't playing, yet... [03:03] I3     I'm sure they'll do it. [03:05] I3     I can't imagine them losing. [03:09] Na     Oh, man! SIGN    tension [03:10] Na     Maybe I'll go to bed since you're so loud! SIGN    jitter [03:12] Ma     Yes! Go to sleep! [03:13] Ma     Sleep like a pool of mud! [03:15] I3     I think. [03:17] Na     Oh, I forgot to say one thing. [03:20] Na     Iguchi-san. [03:22] Na     With so many hot days, [03:25] Na     I couldn't have made it here alone. [03:28] Na     I'm really grateful. [03:31] Na     Yoshi-san and Tsubasa-kun. [03:33] Na     I can feel relaxed     with you defending behind me. [03:37] Na     I think the team we have this year     is the strongest team ever. [03:43] Na     Please bear with me for one more day. [03:48] I1     It was just for a moment,     but Mei lowered his head! [03:52] Na     Masa-san. [03:56] Na     Let's take the top. [03:57] Ma     Of course. [03:59] Ma     We've already made it this far. [04:03] Ma     Don't strain your neck sleeping. [04:06] Na     Okay. [04:06] Na     Well, good night! [04:08] II     Good night! [04:11] I1     I bet it's not that he can't go to sleep. [04:15] I1     He doesn't want to. [04:16] ---     You know? [04:18] I1     Okay! I'll take tomorrow's game by storm! [04:22] I1     Tomorrow's game will be     the last game we'll play together. [04:26] I1     It's the last game he'll pitch to you. [04:30] Ma     Win or lose, [04:32] Ma     we just give our very best tomorrow. [04:37] Ma     I think the team is more     than happy already... SIGN    August 21 [04:41] Ma     ...for being able to go into     our last game like this. SIGN    Hanshin Koshien Stadium [04:46] Ma     This summer, only one school     can go without losing once, [04:52] Ma     and be at the top of 4,059 schools. [04:56] Ma     Let's go! [04:57] II     Yeah! SIGN    Both teams are looking energetic today. SIGN    This is the national tournament final! SIGN    Will Inashiro from West Tokyo take it? SIGN    Or will Komadai Fujimaki from South Hokkaido take it? [05:08] 3C     Okay, okay. SIGN    Ichidai Third High [05:10] 3C     Let's watch this game closely today. [05:12] 3C     We will be the ones standing there next year. SIGN    The starting pitcher for Inashiro is the Tokyo Prince! SIGN    Mei Narumiya! [05:21] EC     Going all the way to the final means     they'll have a late start for the new team. SIGN    Sensen Academy SIGN    Mutter Mutter [05:27] EC     Though I'm sure Kunitomo-san     has some sort of a plan, [05:31] EC     this could be our chance to go     to the fall invitiational, Maki. [05:35] YC     I'm sure he's exhausted from     pitching so much at the nationals. SIGN    Yakushi High School [05:39] YC     It's your chance to destroy him     in the fall prelims and get famous, Raichi! SIGN    Akikawa Academy SIGN    The entire nation has its eyes on this second-year ace! SIGN    What will he show us today at the national final? SIGN    And it's play ball! [05:56] Sa     The national final... [06:00] Sa     What is it like to stand on the mound there? [06:11] Na     Just like any other game, [06:13] Na     the target is so big. [06:17] Na     Now, let's go look at... [06:23] Na     ...the scene from the top. [06:27] 31     Yeah! [06:29] 32     It's the beach! [06:31] 33     Let's swim, baby! [06:33] 31     I'm gonna get a real tan! [06:38] 32     There aren't many people here. [06:40] 32     Even though it's the beach. [06:41] 34     No surprise there. [06:43] 34     It's past the Bon Festival. [06:45] 34     No one swims at the beach, anymore. [06:47] 34     Jellyfish also come out. [06:49] 31     You didn't change? [06:50] 32     What? [06:51] 32     I wanted to do something     summer-like for once! [06:53] 34     Your fault for wanting     to come to the beach. [06:56] 32     Hot! [06:56] 33     Damn it. [06:57] 33     I should've suggested the pool. SIGN    Idiot! [06:59] 3A     Idiot! [07:02] B1     Mom, why are only their     arms and faces tanned? [07:07] M1     They're baseball boys. [07:09] M1     They're here to try to make summer memories. [07:15] 31     Sorry, Koichiro. [07:17] 31     For inviting you out of the blue. [07:19] 31     You're stuck with these guys, too. [07:21] Ta     Well, I hadn't been out lately, [07:23] Ta     so it's a nice change. [07:27] 31     You haven't been practicing? [07:29] 31     What about tryouts? [07:30] Ta     I applied for one tryout, [07:32] Ta     but I don't really have high hopes for that. [07:35] Ta     I didn't even do much the last tournament. [07:39] Ta     So I'll probably just take the exam. [07:42] 31     I see. [07:44] 31     Well, our guys are in the same shoes. [07:48] 31     We lost pretty early, so some     started focusing to studying early. [07:53] 31     I got hit by a line drive     and forfeited the mound. [07:56] 31     You got switched out from a leg cramp. [08:00] 31     In the end, we had nothing but regrets. [08:06] 32     Come back! [08:09] 33     A ukulele? [08:13] 31     I wonder if... [08:15] 31     ...the national final is done yet. [08:25] 31     I can't quit. [08:29] 31     I can't quit baseball like this. [08:32] 31     Can you? SIGN    August 22 SIGN    Narumiya Loses Steam SIGN    A Four-Pitcher Relay [08:47] Re     A four-pitcher relay SIGN    Komadai Coach Nitta's Victorious Calls [08:48] Re     held Inashiro down to two runs. [08:51] Re     I'm sure there were differences     in the strength of individuals, [08:54] Re     but doesn't it prove that     your strategy wasn't wrong? SIGN    Nitta Magic Makes Komadai Champions [09:10] Ku     Huh? [09:11] Ku     Why are there so many people     right after the nationals? [09:14] C1     Good luck, guys! [09:16] C2     You guys are the only team that     took four runs from Narumiya! [09:20] C3     We're counting on you, Seido batters! [09:23] Mi     I see. [09:24] Mi     So that's what's going on. [09:25] Ma     That was only because of the third-years... [09:27] Ku     Sheesh. [09:28] Ku     Why couldn't they just win nationals? [09:31] Ku     It might've demotivated Narumiya     for next year. [09:34] Mi     Yeah, right. He's not the type. [09:37] Mi     I'm sure he'll come back even bigger. [09:40] Ku     Why are you so happy? [09:46] S1     Hey, look! [09:47] S2     They came early, and they're running! [09:49] S3     We're practicing all day today. [09:51] S3     Do they want to die? [09:57] (Flashback) Na     Come on! [10:03] Ma     Narumiya was pitching, and we couldn't win. [10:05] Ma     Everyone accepts the loss. [10:09] Ma     Regrettably, we couldn't help     Narumiya by scoring more runs. [10:14] Ma     He was our ace until the very end. [10:17] Ma     I'm sure he wouldn't accept my thanks, [10:19] Ma     but I want to tell him, "Thank you." [10:24] Sa     Nationals... [10:27] Sa     I want to stand on that mound, too. [10:34] Sa     Hey! Don't run in front of me! [10:36] Fu     You're too slow! [10:38] Sa     Wait up! [10:39] C1     Sawamura is as loud as ever. [10:42] C2     It just means he's healthy again. [10:45] C2     I was a little worried for a bit. [10:47] C3     Excuse me. [10:48] C3     Are those two first-years? [10:51] C4     What? [10:52] C4     Did you not watch the final? [10:54] C3     No. [10:56] C4     The taller one's Satoru Furuya. SIGN    Water... SIGN    Wait... [10:58] C4     His fastball is monstrous,      despite being just a first-year. SIGN    huff huff [11:02] C4     And the loud one is Eijun Sawamura. [11:06] C4     He's a valuable southpaw for the team. [11:09] C4     And Norifumi Kawakami is our     right-handed sidearm pitcher. [11:12] C4     If these three grow,     the new team should do pretty well. [11:18] C3     Three pitchers, each with a unique style. [11:21] C4     You're not a Seido alumnus, are you? [11:24] C3     Yeah, sorry. [11:27] C3     I'm an outsider. [11:37] (Flashback) Is     You guys aren't scoring at all in the scrims! [11:40] (Flashback) Is     You'd better swing until your hands rip off! SIGN    Maezono, First Baseman, Batting Third     21 At Bats, 3 Hits (BA .142)     (In the Past Five Games) [11:44] Ma     Damn. [11:45] Ma     I can't help going for the outside curveball. [11:48] Ma     At this rate, I might even     be taken off the roster. SIGN    Kuramochi, Shortstop, Batting First     24 At Bats, 5 Hits (BA .208) [11:53] Ku     I need to practice my right hitting. SIGN    Kominato, Second Baseman, Batting Second 21 At Bats, 12 Hits (BA .571) [11:57] Ku     If I can't get on base before him, there's no point. [12:02] Mi     For some reason, SIGN    Miyuki, Catcher, Batting Fourth 22 At Bats, 6 Hits (BA .272) [12:04] Mi     no one's able to swing decisively. SIGN    BA/RSP .222 [12:08] Mi     Though I'm not really one to talk. [12:12] I1     I guess practice is different     from playing actual games. [12:16] I2     Our average score in scrimmages     is less than three. [12:20] I1     Compared to last year's team,     we definitely don't sound like a batting team. [12:25] Ka     Idiot. [12:26] Ka     We've gotta take advantage of that. [12:29] Ka     The bottom of the order is always changing. [12:32] Ka     I'm sure the current team     isn't set in stone yet. [12:37] Mi     We'll start game-simulated     batting practice at 1:30 PM! [12:40] Mi     Let's stay focused     and do it like a real game. [12:42] SS     Yes, sir! [12:44] Mi     Nori, can you warm up your shoulders? [12:48] Mi     I want the batters to be     able to hit cleanly today. [12:51] Mi     You can go a little easy on the control,     but I need strong, live pitching. [12:57] Mi     Just between you and me, I can't ask     the first-years to do something so hard. [13:02] Mi     Okay? [13:05] Ka     Okay, I'll try. [13:07] Mi     Thanks. [13:07] Mi     I'm counting on you. [13:09] Re     Miyuki-kun's trying to put Kawakami-kun     back on his feet by making him pitch to batters. [13:16] Re     It's a very catcher-like idea,     and maybe it'll work. [13:21] Ka     Kawakami will be fine. [13:23] Ka     His form isn't broken,     and he knows the position he's in. [13:31] Re     He's a keen observer. [13:33] Re     He keeps the perfect distance     between himself and the players. [13:36] Re     He's the only coach I know     who's so good at doing that. [13:42] Sa     All right! Time for lunch! [13:44] Fu     I-I'm gonna melt. [13:46] Ha     Are you okay, Furuya-kun? [13:48] O1     Hey, boys. [13:50] O1     What time do you practice until? [13:52] Sa     Until six, I believe. [13:54] O1     From nine in the morning? [13:56] O1     That's long. [13:59] O1     Isn't it tough? [14:02] Sa     Well... [14:03] Sa     It's hot, and I don't get to pitch much, [14:07] Sa     so I do have complaints. [14:09] O1     Yet this team is so energetic. [14:13] Sa     Well, of course. [14:15] Sa     We're practicing because     we don't want to lose. [14:18] Sa     We can't complain about      the weather or being tired. [14:21] Sa     Excuse us! [14:24] O1     But you'll lose. [14:27] O1     In a competition, most people lose. [14:31] O1     It's like you're playing to lose. [14:36] O1     You train so hard,     sweating gallons every day, [14:39] O1     and I have to say it's commendable. [14:43] O1     But you guys are, you know... [14:46] O1     ...huge masochists. [14:47] Sa     What? [14:48] O1     Athletes are all masochists and narcissists. [14:53] O1     You just like the idea of working hard. [14:55] O1     Otherwise, you're all just idiots. SIGN    Idiots! [14:57] O1     You're working so hard     under the scorching sun, [15:01] O1     and I bet you'll still keep practicing     even if the world were to end tomorrow. [15:04] Sa     What the hell are you trying to say? [15:07] Ha     Eijun-kun, let's go. [15:09] Sa     Damn it. [15:11] Sa     Who was that old man? [15:12] Sa     He got on my nerves really fast! [15:14] Ha     Don't worry about him. [15:16] Ha     Some people are just like that. [15:19] Ma     A new assistant coach, sir? [15:22] Ka     Yes. [15:23] Ka     He's not an alumnus coach     like the ones who come sometimes. [15:26] Ka     He'll be here as an official assistant coach. [15:29] Sa     What are we talking about? [15:32] Ka     We're getting a new coach. [15:34] Ka     He taught for twenty years     at Kokaidai Sagara in Kanagawa, [15:39] Ka     and he left the team with the head coach,     Yamamoto, when he retired. [15:44] S1     Kokaidai's a regular at nationals. [15:47] S2     Yeah. [15:47] Mi     I'd heard that both assistant and     head coaches here were mostly alumni. [15:55] Mi     And why now? [15:55] Ka     He has a lot of experience     in conditioning exercises. [16:00] Ka     I plan to incorporate any good ideas he has. [16:04] Ot     The principal is so quick to find someone,     or should I say, underhanded? [16:06] Pr     I'm so glad I found someone for the job. [16:09] Ot     He'd been asking this guy     to come for two years already. [16:14] Ka     All in all, the plan is to get     the team stronger during the summer. [16:18] Ka     Make sure you tackle your weaknesses     before the fall tournament! [16:22] SS     Yes, sir! [16:23] Sa     A new assistant coach? [16:27] Pr     I see. [16:28] Pr     So you were observing the practice today. [16:32] O1     Yes. [16:33] Pr     So what do you think of      our team, Ochiai-san? [16:37] Oc     You have a very nice facility     and a lot of good players. [16:42] Oc     Yet you haven't made nationals. [16:45] Oc     It's truly mysterious. [16:47] Oc     Now that I'm here,     I promise to take you to nationals. [16:54] Pr     We have his words! [16:56] VP     Yes, sir! [16:56] Oc     I wish I was cool enough to say that. [17:00] Oc     Baseball isn't that easy. [17:02] Oc     Especially high school baseball. [17:13] Sa     All right! [17:15] S1     Good catch! [17:16] S1     Next! [17:19] Sa     What is this? [17:21] Sa     You're just making me run from side to side! [17:25] S1     Hey, Furuya! SIGN    pant pant [17:27] S1     Stop resting in the shadow     of such a skinny pole! [17:29] S1     If you don't catch five more,     you're staying late! [17:32] Oc     You're pushing them hard. [17:34] Ka     The summer heat is only available     to us during this season. [17:39] Ka     I always push the players     during the summer season. [17:42] Oc     Quite fiendish of you. [17:45] Ka     No matter how good they may become, [17:47] Ka     they're still high schoolers. [17:49] Ka     If they can't play to the best     of their ability on the field, [17:53] Ka     they'll be the ones      with the bitter memories. [17:58] Oc     I think I'll just observe for now. [18:02] Oc     I haven't memorized anyone's     faces and names yet, [18:05] Oc     and I want to get a feel     for the kind of practice you do. [18:08] Ka     Okay. [18:10] Ka     Feel free to bring me any remarks you have. [18:12] Ka     If it'll help the team improve, [18:15] Ka     I'll set up as many meetings as possible. [18:17] Oc     Are you sure about that? [18:20] Oc     Can I change this team however I see fit? [18:27] Oc     Just kidding. [18:29] Oc     I'm actually pretty shy. [18:31] Ot     What? [18:32] Oc     Yes. [18:32] Oc     I'm sorry. [18:39] S1     Wow. [18:40] Ka     Tojo's hitting pretty well. [18:45] To     Thank you for the nice pitching,     Kawakami-senpai! [18:48] Ka     Crap. [18:49] Ka     I'm getting depressed. [18:51] Ka     He's got talent. [18:53] Ka     I was pretty serious. [18:55] Oc     Is that batter a first-year? [18:57] Re     Yes, he's Hideaki Tojo. [19:00] Re     He came here as a pitcher, [19:02] Re     but he asked to switch to the outfield. [19:04] Re     Still, he was a good pitcher     in junior high, [19:06] Ka     You look good. [19:06] Re     so he still has potential     as a pitcher in the long run. [19:07] To     I can do better. [19:13] To     After five months at Seido, [19:17] To     I've already gotten a good welcome     from high school baseball. [19:22] To     What I did in junior high     doesn't mean anything here. [19:27] To     This is the only way     I can rise up in this team. [19:33] To     It's the only way. [19:35] S1     Tojo, huh? [19:37] S1     He has a knack for batting, [19:38] S1     and he also has a strong shoulder     since he used to pitch. [19:41] S2     Yeah! Yeah! [19:42] S2     Gotta watch out for him! [19:43] S1     He should've just stayed a pitcher. [19:46] S2     Yeah. [19:47] S1     The only definitive outfielder is Shirasu. SIGN    Shirasu, Right Fielder, Batting Sixth 21 At BAts, 7 Hits (BA .333) [19:51] S1     Furuya usually goes into the left field, too. [19:53] Sa     What's that hand on your hip? [19:56] S1     Which means... [19:57] S2     Only one spot left for the outfielder spot. SIGN    Naomichi Seki SIGN    Takeru Aso SIGN    Hideaki Tojo [20:06] S1     It's going to be mine! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [20:08] S2     Right? [20:08] S1     I'm taking it! [20:10] S3     Outfield! Catch the flies! [20:14] Mi     August. SIGN    Seido Baseball [20:15] Mi     Our game results so far,     including the second-string games, [20:17] Mi     have been 8 wins and 4 losses. [20:20] Mi     We have more wins,     but we lack scoring power, [20:24] Mi     and all the games have been close. [20:26] Ot     I'm still not sure about this new team. [20:30] Mi     However, the poor results... [20:33] Mi     ...gave the first-years hope     to make the first-string. SIGN    Higasa, Third Baseman, Batting Seventh 20 At BAts, 5 Hits (BA .250) [20:39] S1     Can I do another box? [20:41] M1     Yeah. Got it. [20:44] Mi     Not everything's meshing perfectly yet, [20:47] Mi     but the hungry first-years are also     pushing the second-years to strive. [20:51] Mi     The overall atmosphere     isn't actually bad. [20:51] Sa     Let's get in the bullpen! SIGN    Saturday: Chiba at Seido Sunday: Arita at Seido [20:54] Mi     We only have three more     scrimmages in the summer. [20:58] Mi     We need something. [21:00] Mi     Something that'll ignite the team. [21:04] Ot     What? [21:06] Ot     You accepted the offer? [21:08] Ka     Yes. [21:09] Ot     Why? [21:10] Ot     It was a sudden request from them. [21:12] Ot     You could've declined! [21:14] Ot     Especially since we could be     playing against them in the fall! [21:19] Oc     I see no problem with the game. [21:21] Oc     I'm sure the players would rather     play a game than do boring practice. [21:26] Ot     But... [21:27] Ot     Our team still isn't complete. [21:29] Ot     The word is that they've been going around     defeating strong teams, one after another. [21:36] Ot     I-If our pitchers end up getting destroyed... [21:39] Oc     Why are you so worried? [21:42] Ka     What every team wants more than a win     right now is experience. [21:46] Ka     If we may end up fighting     them in a tournament, [21:49] Ka     all the more reason to play them. [21:51] Ot     But... [21:56] Ka     There's no better opponent... SIGN    Yakushi [22:01] Ka     ...to see where they're at right now. [23:36] Mi     A scrimmage with Yakushi? [23:37] Mi     This could be the      kick in the rear we needed. [23:41] Sa     If we win today,     it'll be twenty wins in a row! [23:43] Sa     Yeah. [23:43] Sa     Furuya, how many consecutive wins are we at? [23:46] Fu     I forget. [23:46] Sa     This is so frustrating! [23:49] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Kick. [23:51] Ra     Furuya, Sawamura, Kawakami,      and... Tanba. SIGN    The Kick [23:55] Ra     I'll destroy you all with my bat! [23:57] YC     Tanba's already gone. 67 - The Kick Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] Mi     August. SIGN    Seido Baseball [00:02] Mi     Our game results so far,     including the second-string games, [00:05] Mi     have been 8 wins and 4 losses. [00:07] Mi     We have more wins,     but we lack scoring power, [00:11] Mi     and all the games have been close. [00:13] Mi     However, the poor results... [00:16] Mi     ...gave the first-years hope     to make the first-string. [00:20] Mi     The hungry first-years are also     pushing the second-years to strive. [00:24] Mi     The overall atmosphere isn't actually bad. [00:25] Sa     Let's get in the bullpen! [00:27] [SONG] On-screen     Saturday: Chiba at Seido          Sunday: Arita at Seido [00:28] Mi     We only have three more     practice games left in the summer. [00:32] Mi     We need something. [00:34] Mi     Something that'll ignite the team. [00:38] Ot     What? [00:39] Ot     You accepted the offer? [00:41] Ka     Yes. [00:42] Ot     Why? [00:43] Ot     It was a sudden request from them. [00:46] Ot     You could've declined! [00:48] Ot     Especially since we could be     playing against them in the fall! [00:52] Oc     Why are you so worried? [00:54] Ka     What every team wants more than     a win right now is experience. [00:58] Ka     If we may end up fighting     them in a tournament, [01:01] Ka     all the more reason to play them. [01:03] Ot     But... [01:08] Ka     There's no better opponent... SIGN    Yakushi [01:13] Ka     ...to see where they're at right now. SIGN    The Kick SIGN    August 27, Practice Game: SIGN    Seido (W. Tokyo) vs Chiba Shodai (Chiba) SIGN    Seido Chiba [02:58] Um     Strike! Batter out! [03:01] CC     Seriously? [03:02] CC     He's only a first-year? [03:22] Ka     When's the last time     those three scored together? [03:26] S1     A while ago. [03:27] Sa     At least you scored! [03:28] Ma     Shut up! [03:38] Mi     I haven't felt this good in a while. [03:42] Ku     Way to go! [03:43] S1     About time you showed something! [03:46] Oc     This team has some explosive power. [03:49] Ka     Yes. [03:50] Ka     Our players are, by no means, bad. [03:54] Ot     The batters didn't look that good before. [03:58] Ot     What happened? [04:01] (Flashback) Mi     A practice game with Yakushi? [04:04] (Flashback) Ka     Yes. [04:04] (Flashback) Ka     It was a sudden request from them, [04:07] (Flashback) Ka     and I've decided to accept. [04:15] (Flashback) Ha     Eijun-kun. [04:16] (Flashback) Ha     You've got yourself an early rematch. [04:21] (Flashback) Sa     Hot! [04:23] (Flashback) Ka     Against Chiba, Furuya     and Sawamura will pitch. [04:27] (Flashback) Ka     Against Arita, Kawakami will pitch. [04:30] (Flashback) Ka     As the final game of the summer break, [04:32] (Flashback) Ka     I'll use every player     I can for the Yakushi game. [04:36] (Flashback) Ka     Everyone, be prepared. [04:38] (Flashback) SS     Yes, sir! [04:40] (Flashback) Ka     Damn! I want to play against Yakushi, too. [04:43] (Flashback) S1     Yeah, since their team's     made up of mostly first-years. [04:47] (Flashback) S1     It'll depends on whether we can     show off before the Yakushi game. [04:50] (Flashback) Ka     Yeah. [04:52] (Flashback) Ka     If we can impress the coach, [04:53] (Flashback) Ka     maybe he'll use us. [04:55] (Flashback) Ka     Let's make some good plays. [04:58] (Flashback) S1     Yeah. [05:01] S2     Whoa! An RBI hit! [05:04] S2     Todo got another hit! [05:07] Ka     Damn. SIGN    Seido Chiba [05:11] S1     Right? [05:12] S2     Shut up! [05:14] Ka     Furuya. [05:15] Ka     You're in left field for the sixth inning. [05:17] [SONG] On-screen     Shocked [05:18] Ka     Sawamura. [05:19] Ka     You're going in next inning. [05:20] Sa     Yes, sir! [05:22] Mi     Sawamura, what's your theme for today? [05:25] Sa     Theme? [05:27] Sa     My theme is freedom! [05:29] Mi     I know you've never been good at control, [05:32] Mi     so I won't ask for too much, [05:34] Mi     but you've had way too     many wide pitches lately. [05:38] Mi     You have a unique form, so you're     doing well in the practice games, [05:42] Mi     but it's not going to work     against you-know-who. [05:54] Mi     Anyway, look at my mitt carefully,      and pitch with confidence! [05:57] Mi     Winning is important, [05:59] Mi     but we're more worried about technique. [06:01] Fu     Like pitching an entire— [06:02] Sa     Yes, sir! [06:03] Sa     My theme will be a challenge for freedom! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [06:05] Mi     Say what? [06:06] Sa     I'm sorry! [06:08] Ot     Could the game against Yakushi     be raising their motivation? [06:13] Ot     Looks like I was worried over nothing. [06:17] Sa     Let's go! [06:18] Ku     Don't give away any free walks! [06:22] Ka     They're excited to test their strengths. [06:25] Ka     They want to know where they're at. [06:34] Re     I don't know why they     wanted to play against us, [06:40] Re     but these kids are all equipped     with strong hearts to take them head-on. SIGN    Tokyo Suginami-ku, Yakushi High School [07:03] C1     Two homers in a row? [07:04] C2     Who is this kid? [07:05] C3     That ball flew so fast! [07:08] YC     Raichi! [07:09] YC     Did you touch the base? [07:15] O1     Oh, damn! [07:16] Y1     How does he forget to touch the base? [07:19] Y2     He lost a home run once because of it. [07:27] YC     Nice! Very nice! [07:30] YC     Looks like his leg's doing fine. [07:32] YC     Sanada, rest for today. [07:36] YC     Prepare for tomorrow. [07:39] YC     I never expected they'd say yes. [07:42] YC     Let's pay them back for our loss      this summer tenfold! [07:48] Ra     Furuya, Sawamura, Kawakami, and... [07:52] Ra     ...Tanba! [07:54] Ra     I'll destroy you all! [07:57] YC     Tanba's already gone! [08:02] S1     Game one against Chiba Shodai. [08:04] S1     6-2 with Furuya and Sawamura. [08:07] S1     And Team B also fought well afterward, but... [08:11] S1     Anyway, you guys still pitched well. [08:15] S2     Sorry. [08:16] S3     If we'd won, it would've been our tenth win. [08:19] S1     Don't fret it. [08:21] S4     He's sleeping! [08:22] S1     Let's win both games tomorrow     and end the break on a good note. [08:31] Mi     Looks like you know very well     what your problem was today, Sawamura. SIGN    2 Outs Runners on 2nd and 3rd [08:42] (Flashback) C1     His form is unique, [08:46] (Flashback) C1     but his actual pitch is nothing     compared to the last guy. [08:51] (Flashback) C1     I just need to tap it. [08:54] (Flashback) Mi     First base is open, and we have some runs. [08:56] (Flashback) Mi     Inside pitch, Sawamura. [09:12] (Flashback) C1     Run! Run! [09:14] Mi     It was an outside pitch. [09:16] Mi     Luckily, they jammed a pitch later,     and we got away, [09:20] Mi     but against Yakushi,      it won't be that easy. [09:27] Mi     Furuya, you need to practice pitching      when there are runners. [09:31] S1     He's awake! [09:32] Mi     Kawakami, you need to practice     baiting with your low pitches. [09:36] Mi     I have a lot I want to try, [09:38] Mi     but we have two more games     during the break. [09:41] Mi     Let's go win them     like they're the real deal. [09:53] Oc     Someone is always     swinging his bat somewhere. [09:58] Oc     You can't create this kind     of atmosphere overnight. [10:06] Oc     Did they learn from     the previous generations? SIGN    August 28 SIGN    Arita Seido SIGN    Game 1: Arita (Chiba) vs Seido (W. Tokyo) [10:22] Ha     Two outs! Two outs! [10:24] Ku     We've got your back, Nori! [10:33] C1     Hey, nice save! [10:35] C2     Younger Kominato! [10:38] C2     It really helps the pitcher     when he can make saves like that. [10:42] C1     Looks like Ryosuke's brother     is doing a good job filling his shoes. [10:46] C2     No way. [10:47] C2     He's still a first-year. [10:48] C2     He needs to get way better. [10:50] C3     Kawakami's not at his best, [10:53] C3     but the team's looking pretty good. [10:56] Ka     Kawakami, rest after this inning. [10:58] Ka     You're gonna pitch again next game. [11:01] Ka     Yes, sir! [11:02] Ot     Nice, Kawakami! [11:04] Ka     Kawashima, you're going in next! [11:06] S1     Yes, sir! [11:07] Ka     Kaneda, you get ready, too! [11:08] S1     Yes, sir! [11:11] Sa     No! Not like that! [11:12] Sa     Harder! [11:15] Sa     I could stretch on my own better! [11:18] Fu     Ow! That hurts! [11:21] Y1     Wow! They have two fields! [11:23] Y2     With such a huge practice area,     you could practice all you want. [11:30] Y3     Hey. [11:31] Y3     Since you're here, you guys     are pitching against us, right? [11:37] Y3     Who's going first? [11:43] Y3     Which is it?! [11:49] Ra     I'll smash you either way! [11:52] Y3     Don't stand in front of me! Move! [11:54] Y4     Bow before walking on the field! [11:56] Sa     Yo. [11:57] Sa     How many wins during the break? [12:01] Sa     If we win today, it'll be     our twentieth consecutive win! [12:04] Fu     Are you bragging? [12:07] Ra     I got one off each of you last time, [12:09] Ra     so I'll get five off each of you today! [12:11] Y1     That's a lot of runs! [12:13] Y2     You won't get that many chances. [12:14] Ra     Let's play! [12:15] Ra     Let's play now! [12:18] Y3     Calm down! [12:20] Y3     Are you a dog or something? [12:21] Sa     Well, see you later. [12:23] Sa     Let's go all out. [12:28] Sa     Furuya! [12:29] Sa     How many consecutive wins are we at now? [12:31] Fu     I forget. [12:32] Sa     This is so frustrating! [12:35] Ka     Thank you for coming all this way today. [12:40] Ya     Not at all. [12:41] Ya     We asked for the game, after all. [12:47] Ya     Let's have a fun game. [12:51] C1     Yakushi, as in the Yakushi? [12:54] C2     I heard it was decided, like, yesterday. [12:56] C3     Are you serious? [12:57] C3     I'm so glad I came today! [13:02] Ha     We might be playing them in the fall. [13:04] Ha     Is this okay? [13:06] M1     The game itself is more important     than the outcome. [13:10] M1     Everyone's up for the game, [13:11] M1     so I think it'll be fine. [13:21] Ka     From the fourth inning,     Furuya will move to the left. [13:23] Ka     Then Sawamura and Kawakami     will pitch, in that order. [13:27] Sa     Yes, sir! [13:29] Fu     I get to start. [13:31] Ka     You got the starting roster. [13:33] Ka     Go put your name in that spot for good. [13:36] To     I'll just have to do my best. [13:38] Oc     He's using almost everyone     who just played a game. [13:42] Oc     He's really going after a win here. [13:51] YC     We don't need to test out the waters. [13:54] YC     We just tackle head-on,     and the stronger team will win. [13:59] Um     Line up! SIGN    August 28, 1:00 PM, SIGN    Seido (W. Tokyo) vs Yakushi (W. Tokyo) SIGN    Seido Yakushi [14:10] Y1     Last pitch! [14:16] Ka     Hey, didn't he play first base     in the summer tournament? [14:16] Sa     Starter... [14:20] To     That catcher was playing outfield, too. [14:24] Sa     Don't get too tense, Miss-shima. [14:28] Sa     I'm ready to go anytime. [14:30] Y1     I won't need your help! [14:32] Y1     And don't call me "Miss-shima"! [14:34] Sa     Pitchers don't get mad so easily, Miss-shima! [14:39] Ra     We'll take back whatever we lose! [14:41] Ra     Go ahead and take a beating, Miss-shima! [14:43] Ra     Let's go! [14:45] Y1     Shut up! [14:45] Y1     Don't say that before I pitch! [14:47] Y1     And don't call me "Miss-shima"! [14:50] Ku     Even in the new team,     Sanada isn't starting? [14:54] Ku     But... [14:56] Ku     ...he's undoubtedly the ace. [15:01] Ku     Gotta drag him out as soon as we can. [15:05] Um     Play! [15:10] Y1     He's gonna bunt, Raichi. [15:15] Y1     Okay. [15:17] Y1     I get it. [15:18] Ku     I got two hits last game. [15:22] Ku     I'll get aggressive today. [15:25] Y1     I made a secret oath to myself     when I joined this school. [15:29] Y1     There's only value in a real goal. [15:33] Y1     Ace and cleanup... [15:36] Y1     I'll take them both! [15:42] Y1     What? [15:43] Sa     Yes! Right to center field! [15:45] Ka     Nice hit, Kuramochi-senpai! [15:51] Y1     Hide-san, hurry! [15:52] Y2     He's going for second! [15:54] Y2     Seriously? [15:55] Y2     In your dreams! [16:00] Y3     He took second with that hit? [16:02] Y3     He didn't even pause for it. [16:06] Sa     He's on a roll today. [16:08] YC     That was a good one. [16:10] Ku     I'm in a scoring position now. [16:13] Ku     What's the plan, younger brother? [16:20] Y1     Was that pitch a little weak? [16:24] Y1     Damn. [16:26] Y1     Looks like I'm a long way from being the ace! [16:31] To     A bunt? [16:32] Ka     That's good! [16:33] Ka     Didn't know he could do that, too! [16:55] Ra     One out, Miss-shima! [16:58] Y1     That was luck! [16:59] Y2     Pure fluke! [17:00] Sa     He has way more errors than great saves. [17:05] Ku     That was crazy acceleration. [17:09] Ha     It was a pretty good idea, [17:10] Ha     but do it like this! [17:11] Ha     Like this! Like this! Like this! [17:16] Oc     One out and a runner on third. [17:19] Oc     It's the first inning,     but he could squeeze bunt here. [17:28] Ma     Let's go! [17:30] Um     Strike! Batter out! [17:36] Ma     They were all forkballs. [17:39] C1     A strikeout? [17:40] C2     That's two outs already. [17:42] C3     Way too stiff, Maezono! [17:49] Ma     That forkball drops quite a bit. [17:52] Mi     Yeah. [17:53] Mi     It's fast, too. [17:55] Y1     Two outs! [17:58] Mi     Even with a runner on third, [18:00] Mi     they're pitching low breaking balls. [18:02] Mi     They make a pretty good battery. [18:06] Mi     Ideally, I want to score off his forkball, [18:09] Mi     but I shouldn't be greedy. [18:11] Mi     Let's hit a clean one into the center. [18:18] Y1     Damn. [18:21] Y1     He's got presence. [18:23] Y1     Looks good, too. [18:26] C1     Let's go, Miyuki! [18:28] C2     You're not a cleanup if you can't hit here! [18:31] Sa     Can he do it? [18:32] Sa     Can he become a true leader? [18:35] Y1     We're getting aggressive, right, Yuta? [18:38] Y2     Of course. [18:43] Y2     I'm always getting aggressive! [18:56] Y1     Shoot. [19:00] C1     A passed ball on the first pitch! [19:01] C2     An easy run for Seido! [19:04] YC     What's done is done! [19:06] YC     Switch gears, battery! [19:08] YC     And make up for it with your bat! [19:11] YY     Yes, sir! [19:12] Ra     What's done is done! [19:15] Ra     Switch gears, battery! [19:16] Y1     Shut your face, dumbass! [19:19] Mi     They haven't changed their ways, at all. [19:27] C1     A fly to first? [19:29] C2     He never gets better. [19:31] Mi     I aimed for it too much. [19:33] Sa     He never hits without a runner! [19:35] C1     He doesn't hit at all now. SIGN    Seido Yakushi [19:39] C1     Only one run this inning. [19:41] C2     Thanks to their error. [19:43] C1     The real game starts now. [19:45] C2     How well can they hold Yakushi down? [19:48] Ku     Let's go! [19:57] Ka     What do you need? [20:02] Fu     Can I pitch until the end of this game? [20:10] Fu     My assignment is to get the stamina     to pitch many innings. [20:14] Fu     Three isn't enough. [20:21] Fu     Please. [20:21] Ka     No. [20:23] Ka     Pitching nine innings? [20:26] Ka     Getting even one more out     for the team is much more important! [20:31] Ka     This isn't a game just for you. [20:39] Ka     But... [20:40] Ka     Depending on how well you pitch,     I may give you more innings. [20:49] Mi     Is his idea of an ace to be the one     to pitch all nine innings? [20:55] Mi     Let's go! [20:57] Ku     Man, you're hilarious! [20:59] Ku     Your expression doesn't change,     but it's obvious what you're thinking! [21:02] Oc     Nine innings by himself. [21:04] Oc     How reliable. [21:06] Oc     He must have a lot of confidence     and resolve to say that. [21:10] Ka     Yes. [21:11] Ka     I'm always surprised by him, as well. [21:14] Ka     He has a lot of attachment to the mound. [21:37] Um     Strike! Batter out! [21:41] C1     There it is! [21:42] C2     Two strikeouts in a row! [21:44] C3     Going all out from the start again! [21:47] YC     What a lucky opportunity we have. [21:51] YC     They're not hiding anything against us. [21:57] YC     Be thankful when you're batting, boys. [23:36] YC     Hey, how about some action, Akiba? [23:39] Ha     Furuya-kun's in the zone! [23:40] Na     Nice pitch! [23:42] Mi     His experience in the summer     tournament really helped. [23:45] Mi     He has more faith in his pitch     and is much more relaxed. [23:48] Ku     He's really improving. [23:50] Sa     Furuya, I won't lose! [23:52] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Ace Title. SIGN    The Ace Title [23:55] Fu     I won't let anyone else take the mound. 68 - The Ace Title Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] Y3     Hey. [00:03] Y3     Since you're here, you guys     are pitching against us, right? [00:08] Y3     Who's going first? [00:14] Y3     Which is it?! [00:19] Ra     I'll smash you either way! [00:23] Y3     Don't stand in front of me! Move! [00:25] Y4     Bow before walking on the field! [00:27] Sa     Yo. [00:28] Sa     How many wins during the break? [00:31] Sa     If we win today, it'll be     our twentieth consecutive win! [00:35] Fu     Are you bragging? [00:36] Ra     I got one off each of you last time, [00:38] Ra     so I'll get five off each of you today! [00:40] Y1     That's a lot of runs! [00:42] Y2     You won't get that many chances. [00:44] Ra     Let's play! [00:45] Ra     Let's play now! [00:47] Y3     Calm down! [00:49] Y3     Are you a dog or something? [00:50] Sa     Well, see you later. [00:52] Sa     Let's go all out. [00:57] Sa     Furuya! [00:58] Sa     How many consecutive wins are we at now? [01:00] Fu     I forget. [01:01] Sa     This is so frustrating! [01:05] Ka     After the fourth inning,     Furuya will move to left field. [01:08] Ka     Then Sawamura and Kawakami     will pitch, in that order. [01:11] Sa     Yes, sir! [01:16] Ka     What do you need? [01:21] Fu     Can I pitch until the end of this game? [01:29] Fu     My assignment is to get the stamina     to pitch many innings. [01:33] Fu     Three innings isn't enough. [01:43] Oc     Nine innings by himself. [01:45] Oc     How reliable. [01:47] Oc     He must have a lot of confidence     and resolve to say that. [01:51] Ka     Yes. [01:52] Ka     I'm always surprised by him, as well. [01:54] Ka     He has a lot of attachment to the mound. [02:11] Um     Strike! Batter out! [02:15] C1     There it is! [02:17] C2     Two strikeouts in a row! [02:19] C3     Going all out from the start again! [02:22] YC     What a lucky opportunity we have. [02:26] YC     They're not holding     anything back against us. [02:32] YC     Be thankful when you're batting, boys. SIGN    The Ace Title [04:07] C1     Get a hit! [04:08] C2     Let's get another run! SIGN    Top of 4th [04:27] Um     Foul! [04:29] S1     Damn! [04:33] Y1     It's not gonna be that easy. [04:36] C1     That pitcher throws a lot of breaking balls. [04:39] C2     They need to get     their bunts on the first try. [04:43] S1     Don't get cocky, kid. [04:49] S1     Shut your mouth! [04:56] C1     A double play! [04:58] C2     No runs for Seido yet again. [05:04] Y1     So lucky! [05:07] C1     Looks like they're not meshing well. [05:10] C2     They're getting the hits, [05:12] C2     but they're always just a little short. SIGN    Seido Yakushi [05:14] C1     I was ready to see a crazy batting game. [05:17] C1     Never thought it'd be a pitcher's     game against Yakushi. [05:27] S1     Looks like the only thing     we have at the moment is him. [05:41] Um     Strike! [05:43] Um     Batter out! [05:46] C1     Sixth strikeout! [05:48] M1     Yes! [05:49] Ka     Nice one, Furuya! [05:51] S1     Nice pitch! [05:54] YC     Hey! [05:55] YC     How about some runs, Akiba? [05:58] Y1     Damn! I can't make contact. [06:00] Y2     He throws a bunch of balls, [06:03] Y2     and then some unexpected, good strikes. [06:08] Y2     There's no real pattern to it. [06:10] Y2     Makes it hard to predict his pitch. [06:35] Ka     Nice! [06:36] Ka     Two outs! [06:37] C1     The Yakushi batters don't stand a chance! [06:41] YC     This isn't funny at all. [06:43] Ha     Furuya-kun's in the zone! [06:45] M1     Nice pitch! [06:47] Y1     He's keeping his pitches low. [06:50] Y1     It's gonna be hard. [06:52] Y2     His pitch is a real problem. [07:04] C1     Here comes the real challenge. [07:07] C1     The only hit he's given up     is a double by Todoroki. [07:13] C2     His hits are definitely scary, [07:16] C2     but it's good that there's no runner on base. [07:20] YC     Hit his pitch so hard [07:23] YC     that he'll be too scared     to pitch to you next time, Raichi. [07:32] Mi     He'll force a hit,     no matter where you pitch. [07:37] Mi     If you want to overpower him,     you have to throw low. [08:16] M1     Way to go! [08:18] Ka     He got Todoroki out! [08:21] C2     Three for three again this inning! [08:24] C3     He overpowered him with his fastball! [08:34] C1     What a monster! [08:36] C2     How fast was that pitch? [08:39] C3     Does anyone have a speed gun? [08:42] YC     Sheesh, don't give him confidence. [08:49] YC     Well, at least we got to see it     in a practice game. [08:55] Mi     The experience from pitching     in the tournament is showing. [08:59] Mi     He has more confidence in his pitch, [09:02] Mi     so he's able to stay more relaxed. [09:05] Ha     Wow! [09:09] Ku     He's still improving. [09:18] (Flashback) Fu     I don't want to feel like that, anymore. [09:25] (Flashback) Fu     I'll take [09:27] (Flashback) Fu     the mound for myself. SIGN    Seido Yakushi [09:49] Ka     That pitcher throws a lot of forkballs. [09:53] Ka     He must have a lot of     confidence in that pitch. [09:56] Ka     I won't deny that it's a good pitch, [09:58] Ka     but he's not controlling them all perfectly. [10:03] Ka     In other words, [10:04] Ka     you guys are missing his easy     forkballs and getting jammed. [10:11] Ka     Swing at the pitch above the waist. [10:13] Ka     Don't miss the easy pitch. [10:15] Ka     Now go do the batting you've practiced! [10:19] SS     Yes, sir! [10:22] Sa     All right! [10:24] Sa     I'm all warmed up! [10:26] Sa     I'm ready to go any time! [10:33] S1     Wow! He's so assertive. [10:35] S1     I could learn a little from him. [10:41] Sa     Furuya, I won't lose to you. [10:44] Ka     I think you might be a little too warm. [10:51] Y1     I wasn't sure, since he plays outfield, [10:54] Y1     but now I'm sure of it. [10:58] Y1     He's Hideaki Tojo from the     Matsukata Senior League Team. [11:01] Y1     The one that made it into the semis     at nationals in junior high. [11:05] Y2     Are you serious? [11:06] Y2     We're only five months into the school year. [11:09] Y2     Don't tell me you've     given up on pitching already. [11:13] Y2     In that case, [11:16] Y2     you won't be able to hit     my pitch full of ambition! [11:25] Y2     Bye. [11:29] Y2     What? [11:34] Ka     Nice! [11:35] Ka     A runner with no outs! [11:38] Ka     Tojo got another hit! [11:41] To     Thank goodness that didn't fly into a glove. [11:44] Y2     Damn! [11:46] Y2     All right, you've got talent. [11:55] Y2     Are you serious? [11:56] Y2     Another bunt? [11:59] Y1     Yuta, first base! [12:02] Y2     Shoot! [12:06] Um     Out! [12:08] Y2     That was close. [12:11] C1     Nice, Kuramochi. [12:13] C1     Good bunt. [12:14] C2     Almost made it to first, too. [12:16] C3     It's bunts like this that'll get us rolling. [12:28] C1     Right back at the pitcher! [12:29] C2     And the runner goes to third! [12:31] Sa     He aimed for the pitcher. SIGN    whisper [12:33] Sa     Harucchi's pretty dark on the inside. [12:37] Ha     No, I didn't! [12:40] C1     One out and runners on first and third! [12:43] S1     Let's go, Zono! [12:49] SC     One out and runners on first and third. [12:53] SC     Kind of similar to the first inning. [13:02] To     They might allow a passed ball. [13:05] Ha     Zono-san. [13:07] Mi     The first-years got us this opportunity! [13:09] Mi     Let's show them what we     second-years can do, Zono! [13:13] Ma     Shut up! [13:14] Ma     Don't put pressure on me. [13:17] C1     What about a squeeze bunt? [13:19] C2     I don't know. [13:20] C2     Maezono doesn't really have technique. [13:23] C3     He's a three-hole. [13:24] C3     He should be aggressive. [13:35] Ma     No sign of a squeeze bunt. [13:37] Ma     The coach is telling me     to get the batters home... [13:42] Ma     ...with my bat! [13:51] Um     Foul! [13:52] Ma     Damn. [13:54] Y1     He's swinging really late. [13:57] Y1     Is he trying to hit to the right? [14:01] Mi     Are you serious? [14:02] Mi     You're way too tense. [14:04] Mi     Don't tell me you actually feel pressure. [14:08] Mi     Relax your shoulders! [14:09] Mi     You're stiff! [14:17] Um     Strike two! [14:21] C1     A good strike to the inside! [14:22] C2     He's cornered. [14:27] Y1     I bet that forkball's crossing your mind. [14:31] Ma     If I can't hit in this situation, [14:33] Ma     how can I be in the three-hole? [14:36] (Flashback) Is     I may be in the three-hole, [14:40] (Flashback) Is     but I've never thought     for a second that I'm good. [14:43] (Flashback) Is     How can I get on base? [14:45] (Flashback) Is     How can I create an opportunity? [14:47] (Flashback) Is     How can I pass the baton? [14:51] (Flashback) Is     Every time I stand at the plate, [14:53] (Flashback) Is     I'm doing everything I can     to chase after the ball. [15:00] Ma     Everything I can! [15:14] Um     Out! [15:16] Um     Three outs! Change! [15:19] C1     The worst possible outcome! [15:22] C2     Maezono isn't looking very bright! [15:25] S1     The hit wasn't too bad. [15:27] S1     You just got unlucky     that his glove was there. [15:31] Ma     Doesn't matter if it was good or bad. [15:33] Ma     Only matters if it was a hit or not. [15:37] Ku     Switch gears, Zono! [15:39] S1     Stay focused! [15:41] Sa     Coach! [15:42] Sa     I've been ready to go! [15:47] Sa     Can I go out this inning? SIGN    Top of 6th SIGN    Seido Yakushi [16:03] R1     Huh? [16:05] R1     Look at that pitcher. [16:13] R1     Crazy. [16:15] R2     He's going all out in the bullpen. [16:31] Ka     Nice! Our second run! [16:33] C1     Miyuki and Furuya. [16:34] C1     Two big hits, and we got our second run. [16:39] C2     Furuya's doing great at     both pitching and batting! [16:44] C2     What a first-year. [16:47] C3     What are you saying? [16:48] C3     He's irreplaceable on the team! [16:56] Sa     Can I go out this inning? [17:05] Ka     No. SIGN    What?! [17:06] Sa     What?! [17:08] Sa     B-But! [17:09] Sa     It's the fifth inning, and the plan was— SIGN    Seido Yakushi [17:11] Ka     Just be quiet and wait. [17:13] Sa     What?! [17:15] Ka     Assessing the situation and warming up [17:18] Ka     are important jobs for a reliever. [17:24] Sa     A-As a reliever? [17:42] Sa     I never wanted to be a reliever! [17:45] Sa     I wanted to start this game, too! [17:49] Ka     Are you crying? [17:52] Sa     Damn it! [17:54] Ka     You're gonna tire yourself out     in the bullpen. [18:00] Um     Three outs! Change! [18:03] C1     No one followed up, and we     only got one run in the end. [18:07] C2     They just left Furuya stranded on second. [18:10] S1     Damn! [18:13] Y1     Two runs in six innings. [18:15] Y1     I'm doing a pretty good job as a starter. [18:23] YC     This game's boring. [18:26] YC     Sanada, go in next inning. [18:28] Y1     What?! [18:30] YC     Can you do something     about this boring game? [18:34] Y1     Boring? [18:39] Ra     Nice pitch. [18:41] Sa     Gotta go for that twentieth consecutive win. [18:44] Sa     But first, we need to do     something about that pitcher. [18:59] Mi     Looks like Yakushi's getting impatient. [19:03] YC     I'm not really a fan of this play style, [19:08] YC     but seriously... [19:11] YC     You were just standing     on the base as a runner. [19:15] YC     I can't give you an easy time     on the mound. [19:26] C1     Nice. [19:27] C1     He jammed it! [19:35] Mi     Furuya's late to the base! [19:40] Um     Safe! [19:48] Sa     What's wrong, Furuya? [19:49] Sa     You look tired! [19:53] Ka     So do you. [19:55] Sa     You want to switch? [19:56] Sa     Yeah? [19:57] [SONG] On-screen     Ignored [20:00] Oc     Looking tired at the bottom of the sixth. [20:02] Oc     It's no surprise, considering     he's been going all out. [20:12] Oc     It's situations like this that really     show the growth of a pitcher. [20:24] Um     Ball four! [20:30] M1     He didn't throw any strikes that time! [20:34] YC     No outs and runners on first and second. [20:39] Mi     Don't worry about the runners! [20:41] Mi     Focus on the batter! [20:49] Mi     His speed hasn't dropped, [20:52] Mi     but his pitch is rising a little bit. [20:57] Mi     You were planning to pitch     all nine innings, right? [21:02] Mi     Then you need to be able     to pitch low with runners on bases. [21:08] YC     Bring it around to the cleanup. [21:11] YC     Let's leave them in the dust this inning. [21:42] Fu     Only this place matters. [21:52] Um     Strike! Batter out! [21:54] Fu     It's my place. [21:59] Fu     And only mine. [23:36] Sa     No runs conceded in six innings? [23:38] Sa     A job as a reliever? [23:39] Sa     Give me a break! [23:40] Sa     I'll show you! [23:42] YC     So... [23:43] YC     How many runs will you get     in the next three innings? [23:46] YC     Well? [23:47] Y1     Smack it, Raichi! [23:50] Sa     I'm not a chicken. [23:51] Sa     I'm not running away! [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Can't Lose! SIGN    Can't Lose! [23:57] Mi     Focus on the inside! [23:59] ---      69 - Can't Lose! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] (Flashback) Ka     Assessing the situation and warming up [00:03] (Flashback) Ka     are important jobs for a relief pitcher. [00:09] (Flashback) Sa     A-As a relief pitcher? [00:44] Fu     Only this place matters. [00:53] Um     Strike! Batter out! [00:56] Fu     It's my place. [01:00] Fu     And only mine. SIGN    Can't Lose! SIGN    Seido Yakushi [02:45] Um     Out! [02:46] C1     A 4-6-3 double play to close the inning! [02:49] C2     From no outs with runners     on first and second, [02:52] C2     he closed it right before      their third-hole. [02:56] Ra     Wow! [02:57] Ra     Wow! [03:00] S1     Nice pitch! [03:01] C1     Furuya kept Yakushi down again! [03:05] C2     Two hits and two walks     in six innings with no runs. [03:10] C3     Seido's finally getting a real ace. [03:21] C4     No! No! [03:22] C4     Too soon to say that. [03:24] C5     He's already exhausted. [03:26] Ka     Kanemaru, we'll send Sawamura in next inning. [03:31] Ka     Yes, sir. [03:32] Ka     I'll let him know. [03:35] Ka     You've shown me your     determination as a pitcher. [03:39] Ka     I've got high hopes for you in the fall. [03:45] Fu     Then can I pitch three more— [03:47] Ka     Go into left field. [03:51] S1     Let's go, Tojo! [03:53] S1     Get on base! [04:03] To     Wait. [04:04] To     Has he always... [04:06] To     ...looked so scary? [04:14] To     Did he just throw to hit me? [04:20] Um     Out! [04:22] Y1     All right! [04:23] Y1     One out! [04:24] Y2     One out! One out! [04:26] Y2     Nice pitch, Sanada! [04:28] Ra     Sanada-senpai, nice pitch! [04:31] YC     Raichi, don't give him problems     with your bad fielding! [04:35] Ha     Does the Yakushi team look more lively [04:38] Ha     now that he's pitching? [04:42] M1     Yeah. [04:52] Um     Foul! [04:54] Ku     A cutter? [04:57] Ku     It breaks way more now, too. [05:01] Mi     Shootballs to the righties     and cutters to the lefties. [05:08] Mi     He's as aggressive as ever,     focusing on pitching inside. [05:16] Mi     You're up against the third-hole next inning. [05:20] Mi     You'd better be just as aggressive as him. [05:24] Mi     They don't know that you can throw a cutter. [05:28] Mi     Let's show them how much you've grown. [05:39] Um     Out! [05:41] Y1     And that's two! [05:43] Y2     Two outs! [05:44] Y2     Sanada, nice pitch! [05:47] Ra     Sanada Ball Mark 2! [05:50] Mi     Everyone's so energetic from just two outs. [05:54] Y1     Two outs! Two outs! [05:57] Ra     One! Two! [05:58] YC     Raichi, did you hear me? [06:01] Mi     This is what makes an ace. [06:14] (Flashback) Ka     Assessing the situation and warming up [06:17] (Flashback) Ka     are important jobs for a relief pitcher. [06:20] Sa     No runs conceded in six innings. [06:25] Sa     A job as a relief pitcher? [06:27] Sa     Give me a break! [06:29] Sa     Stop thinking you're better! [06:33] Sa     I'm going to be the ace! [06:38] Um     Out! [06:41] Um     Three outs! Change! [06:43] YC     Very nice! [06:44] YC     That's what I wanted. [06:47] Ra     Man, you're great! [06:48] Y1     Senpai, I have no words. [06:50] C1     Their ace is good. [06:52] C2     He went three for three     against our top batters. [06:56] YC     So... [06:57] YC     ...how many runs are you     gonna get in the next three innings? [07:01] YC     Well? [07:03] YC     If you guys don't score, [07:06] YC     I'm not gonna coach you guys anymore. [07:09] YC     I'm gonna throw a fit, and I'm gonna leave! [07:12] Mi     Let's go. [07:17] Sa     I'll make him acknowledge me. [07:28] Sa     For sure! SIGN    Seido Yakushi [07:32] C1     So they're switching pitchers     at the bottom of the seventh. [07:36] C1     I wanted to see Furuya     pitch three more innings. [07:40] C2     Well, I'm fine with this. [07:42] C2     I like Sawamura's head-on style of pitching. [07:46] C2     He's fearless and reckless. [07:49] C1     Yeah, he's an important southpaw on the team. [07:52] C1     He couldn't close out the game in the final, [07:54] C1     but he still pitched really well. [08:09] (Flashback) Sa     Coach! [08:10] (Flashback) Sa     I've been ready to go! [08:13] (Flashback) Sa     Can I go out this inning? [08:18] Oc     So we have another zealous pitcher. [08:22] Oc     We're two runs up with three innings left. [08:25] Oc     Since Kataoka-san's using him here, [08:28] Oc     he must have high hopes for him. [08:33] YC     That moving-fastball southpaw's up? [08:36] YC     Thanks to you guys dilly-dallying, [08:38] YC     the fastball pitcher ran away! [08:41] YC     You've gotta be kidding me. [08:44] Fu     I didn't run away. [08:46] Y1     He's pretty hard to hit, right? [08:49] Y2     Yeah. [08:50] Y2     Less speed but more break. [08:52] Ra     Not enough. [08:54] Ra     I haven't hit enough! [08:57] Ra     I want to hit Sawamura's pitch, [09:00] Ra     but I want to hit Furuya's pitch a lot, too! [09:04] Ra     Okay! [09:05] Ra     Let's have five more games! [09:06] Y1     Gross! [09:07] Y2     That's impossible! [09:10] Ha     Eijun-kun. [09:12] Ha     One at a time. [09:13] Ha     Let's go one at a time, like always. [09:18] Ma     Sawamura, pitch to contact! [09:20] Ku     Sawamura, third-hole is next! [09:22] Ku     Focus on the first pitch, Sawamura! [09:26] Ha     Is he not gonna do his usual thing? [09:29] (Flashback) Sa     Balls will go flying, so let's get busy! [09:32] (Flashback) Sa     Thank you! [09:34] Ha     That's a bummer. [09:38] Ka     Is he okay? [09:40] Ka     He was pitching a lot in the pen. [09:44] Y1     Swing for the first pitch! [09:47] Mi     We're up against Yakushi. [09:50] Mi     And I can't blame him for being     fired up after seeing Furuya like that. [09:55] Mi     But... [09:56] Mi     ...he might be a little too tense. [10:00] Um     Play! [10:14] Mi     The higher the expectations, [10:16] Mi     the greater the pressure. [10:19] Mi     But standing on the mound above all else... [10:22] Mi     ...makes a pitcher. [10:25] Mi     You want to be the ace, too, right? [10:31] Mi     Then you'd better stick to your style. [10:36] Mi     Let's get aggressive! To the inside! [10:39] Y1     Gotta swing clean. [10:41] Y1     His pitch isn't very heavy. [10:51] Ka     Y-You're way too tense! [10:54] Ka     Relax your face! [10:56] S1     Pitch to contact, Sawamura! [10:57] Ka     Relax, man! [11:00] Mi     Your shoulder's way too stiff! [11:03] Sa     Damn. [11:04] Sa     Calm down. [11:06] Y1     Damn. [11:07] Y1     I can't see his throwing arm. [11:10] Ha     We'll catch the hits! [11:16] Um     Ball two! [11:17] Y1     He can't throw strikes! [11:19] YC     Focus on a strike, Akiba! [11:21] Ka     Sawamura! One at a time! [11:24] Mi     Can't do anything if he can't throw a strike. [11:28] Mi     Should I ask for an outside pitch     and grab a strike? [11:32] Mi     No. [11:33] Mi     He's a third-hole at Yakushi. [11:36] Mi     It won't be that easy to get a strike. [11:40] Mi     You have to be aggressive! [11:45] Sa     Walking the first batter is really bad. [11:49] Sa     Pitching a meatball is really bad. [11:52] Sa     But feeling weak is the worst of all! [11:56] Mi     In the middle? [12:01] Y1     Nice! Right to center! [12:07] Y2     What a surprise. [12:09] Y2     It was so easy, I only got a single. [12:13] Oc     He cornered himself against the batter,     then gave away an easy hit. [12:18] Oc     Not something you want your pitcher to do. [12:24] Sa     Damn it! [12:25] Ku     Switch gears! [12:27] Mi     I can feel his aggression from here, [12:30] Mi     but he threw a meatball again? [12:34] Sa     Shut up over there! [12:36] YC     And you're up! [12:38] YC     Launch a big one! [12:41] YC     A big explosion! [12:42] YC     Make it go bang! [12:47] Y1     Smack it! [12:49] Y2     Raichi! [13:27] Y1     He's so persistent. [13:29] Y1     No need to look so mean. [13:31] Y1     I won't run. [13:33] Y1     Don't need to. [13:48] C1     A ball to the outside. [13:51] C1     You don't usually see     Sawamura starting outside. [13:54] C1     Are they running away from the fight? [13:56] C2     They're probably being careful,     since this batter's a monster. [14:02] Mi     Okay. [14:03] Mi     His pitch has power. [14:06] Mi     His control isn't that bad. [14:10] Mi     Now can we get it to the inside? [14:14] Mi     Torodoki doesn't know     about this pitch. [14:18] Mi     Give me a cutter to his chest! [14:28] Mi     If you can't throw it now, [14:30] Mi     you won't get him out. [14:38] (Flashback) Mi     I know you've never been good at control, [14:41] (Flashback) Mi     so I won't ask for too much, [14:43] (Flashback) Mi     but you've had way too many      wide pitches lately. [14:47] (Flashback) Mi     Against Yakushi, it won't be that easy. [14:52] Sa     Damn. [14:53] Sa     Shut up. [14:55] Sa     Stop beating so loud. [15:03] Sa     Fight or run... [15:08] Sa     That's obvious. [15:19] Sa     The ace never runs! [15:52] Y1     Yeah! [15:54] Y1     Tied the game! [15:55] Y2     What a clean home run! [16:01] YC     Thank you! Thank you! [16:04] Sa     Raichi, don't forget to step on the base! [16:08] Y1     What the hell? [16:09] Y1     What do you eat to hit so far? [16:11] Y1     Is it the banana?     Is that the secret? [16:13] Y1     Nice hit. Damn it! [16:16] Mi     Time out, please. [16:18] Um     Time out! [16:20] Oc     That was a bad pitch all around. [16:23] Oc     How careless of him. [16:26] YC     Come here, my son! [16:28] Ra     I thought he'd pitch more inside, [16:32] Ra     but it never came. [16:43] Ha     Another one off Todoroki-kun. [16:44] Ku     Maybe he's his Achilles heel. [16:47] Mi     Wow! What a hit! [16:50] Mi     Gotta say, that home run felt good,     even though it was theirs. [16:54] Mi     Feels good to have the bases open, too. [16:59] Mi     Wait! Is that just me? [17:02] Sa     Yes, it's just you! [17:03] Ku     Well, it was a nice home run. [17:06] Sa     What? [17:07] Ha     The batter's really good. [17:09] Ma     Okay. [17:10] Ma     Switch gears and focus on the next batter. [17:12] Ma     You've got this. [17:14] Ma     Do you have this? [17:15] Sa     Yes, sir. [17:17] Sa     I guess. [17:18] Ku     Let's give some hits! [17:21] Sa     Give some hits? [17:23] Mi     The next one's a rightie. [17:24] Mi     Let's be aggressive. [17:26] Sa     Yes, sir! Of course I will! [17:28] Sa     That's all I can do, anyway! [17:31] Mi     True. [17:31] Sa     Don't agree with me! [17:34] Sa     No outs! [17:35] Sa     Still no outs! [17:37] Ha     Is that necessary? [17:50] Y1     All right! [17:51] Y1     Yeah! [17:52] Y2     Nice power. [17:53] Y1     A hit is a hit! [17:55] C1     Three hits in a row? [17:57] C2     At least he jammed him. [17:59] C1     We could use an out now. [18:02] Ha     Let's get an out! [18:05] Y1     Sanada! [18:07] Y1     Let's shut him down! [18:09] Sa     I won't go easy on you. [18:11] Sa     We've gotta get score when we can. [18:18] Sa     There's only one thing I can do. [18:22] Sa     I just pitch into that mitt. [18:30] Sa     Into that mitt! [18:34] Oc     He's not pitching to the mitt at all. [18:38] Oc     How's the catcher supposed to do anything? [18:47] Oc     He looked mentally strong,     so I had my hopes up, but... [18:51] Oc     It looks like he's afraid of throwing inside. [18:59] Sa     A crossfire pitch... [19:02] Sa     ...into his chest. [19:05] Sa     Take this! [19:13] Y1     And right between right and center! [19:15] Y2     Four consecutive hits! [19:17] Ra     Nice hit, Sanada-senpai! [19:24] Mi     It's not just to the lefties. [19:27] Mi     He hasn't thrown a single     inside pitch to the righties. [19:38] Mi     Sawamura, don't tell me you... [19:43] Oc     A southpaw with a unique form. [19:46] Oc     A first-year like Furuya. [19:49] Oc     I can see why Kataoka-san     has high hopes for him, [19:54] Oc     but if he can't throw inside pitches, [19:56] Oc     he can't ever be the ace. [20:04] Um     Ball! [20:14] Um     Ball four! [20:16] Ka     Bases loaded. [20:18] Ka     He hasn't gotten a single out yet. [20:35] YC     Hey, you've gotta be kidding me. [20:38] YC     There's no fun in seeing     a pitcher crumble on his own. [20:42] YC     We want to destroy him with our bats. [20:45] Mi     Sawamura, don't worry about control. [20:48] Mi     Your pitch still has power. [20:59] Mi     Don't worry. [21:01] Mi     We're here. [21:04] Ma     Sawamura! [21:05] Ma     Have some faith in us! [21:07] Ha     Let's relax! [21:09] Ku     Let's get the out at the plate! [21:10] Ka     Look around you, Sawamura! [21:12] Ka     You're not alone! [21:14] S1     Be aggressive! [21:15] Ku     One at a time! [21:16] To     Focus on the batter! [21:21] Sa     I can't... [21:23] Sa     I can't let it end like this. [21:27] Sa     I haven't done... [21:30] Sa     I haven't done a single thing yet. [21:45] Mi     Are you serious? [21:48] Ku     Sawamura, cover! [21:57] Ku     Sawamura! [23:36] Mi     His pitch has power, [23:37] Mi     and he has the will to fight, but... [23:39] Sa     I can't get a single out,     and I want to start? [23:42] Sa     What kind of ace is that? [23:43] Oc     Does this pitcher have... [23:45] Oc     If that's the case,     then he'll be useless for the fall. [23:49] Sa     What am I doing, with fall     right around the corner? [23:53] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Next Stage. [23:56] Sa     I'm so useless. 70 - Next Stage Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] S1     Let's go! [00:02] S2     Focus on the batter! [00:12] Mi     Okay! Nice pitch! [00:14] Ku     Nice pitch, Furuya! [00:16] Ma     Two outs! [00:19] YC     Now's the time to take him out! [00:21] YC     He's getting tired! [00:25] Fu     No, I'm not. [00:27] Ka     Kanemaru. [00:28] Ka     Y-Yes, sir? [00:30] Ka     Tell Sawamura to ice his shoulder. [00:34] Ka     Hey. [00:36] Ka     I brought the ice box over. [00:39] Ka     Make sure you ice your shoulder. [00:43] Ka     He's been like this     ever since he came back. [00:48] Ka     This is the first time I've seen him     so beat since the tournament. [00:54] (Flashback) Y1     It's way wide! [00:55] (Flashback) Y1     Yeah! Third run! [00:57] (Flashback) Y1     We've taken the lead! [01:00] (Flashback) Ku     Hey! Why didn't you cover? [01:03] (Flashback) Ka     Miyuki! [02:37] Ka     How's Sawamura? [02:40] Mi     His pitch has power, [02:42] Mi     and he's not getting     overwhelmed by the batters. [02:46] Mi     But in the recent games, [02:49] Mi     his inside pitch has often been a little wide. [02:54] Mi     I don't know how aware     he is of the problem, [02:57] Mi     but it may be because of     the hit-by-pitch in the final. [03:05] Ka     Furuya! [03:13] Ka     Sawamura. [03:15] Ka     Switch. [03:21] Oc     Well, that was inevitable. [03:23] Oc     Things weren't going to get better at that rate. [03:27] C1     Furuya's pitching? [03:29] C2     Kawakami pitched in the last game, [03:31] C2     and Furuya's the most     consistent pitcher right now. [03:36] Sa     Wait a minute. [03:41] Sa     I haven't gotten a single out yet. [03:46] Ha     Eijun-kun. [03:49] Sa     If I... [03:51] Sa     If I walk off the mound now... [04:05] Fu     Give me the ball. [04:07] Fu     We don't need two pitchers on the mound. [04:13] Fu     I know it must be frustrating, but— [04:19] Sa     Of course! [04:21] Sa     I gave up three runs     without getting a single out. [04:23] Sa     I should be switched out! [04:35] Sa     S-Sorry that I'm passing the baton like this. [04:41] Sa     Take care of the rest. [04:46] Sa     No. [04:48] Sa     Stop. [04:50] Sa     Don't walk off. [05:02] Sa     I know this feeling. [05:06] Sa     It's the same as that game. [05:09] Sa     The mound's getting farther... [05:12] Sa     ...and farther away. [05:16] Sa     Back then, [05:18] Sa     I thought I'd never... [05:21] Sa     ...ever get to stand there again. [05:26] Sa     It's exactly the same. [05:29] Sa     If I walk off here, [05:31] Sa     I'll... SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [05:50] Sa     Yeah! [05:51] Sa     Twenty wins in a row! [05:53] Y1     We reached our goal! [05:55] Y2     We're the best! [05:57] Y1     It was all me! [05:59] Y1     My pitching at the beginning     won us the game! [06:01] Y2     Nice pitching, Sanada! [06:03] Y4     Sanada, great job! [06:04] Y1     What about me? [06:08] Ka     Thank you for today's game. [06:10] Ka     We were able to discover some problems, [06:12] Ka     and it was a productive game. [06:15] YC     Not at all. Thank you. [06:18] YC     Productive, huh? [06:20] YC     Gonna write it off as a practice game, huh? [06:24] YC     I have to say, [06:25] YC     that Furuya boy smells like a lot of cash. [06:29] YC     I'm sure there are many pro teams     that have their eyes on him. [06:32] Oc     True. [06:33] Oc     He should be training to play professionally. [06:38] Oc     But I could say the same about your cleanup. [06:42] YC     Oh? [06:42] YC     Do you really think so? [06:44] YC     He's my son. Thanks. [06:47] Ka     What's important is how     they grow as individuals. [06:51] Ka     It's really difficult to find     the balance as the head coach. [06:57] Ka     After all, Furuya isn't our only player. [07:01] YC     Yes, you're absolutely right. [07:03] YC     Spoken like a true mentor. [07:07] YC     Though you're boring. [07:10] YC     I'm just a coach for hire. [07:13] YC     If I don't produce results, I'm fired. [07:17] Oc     I'm sure he's in the same shoes. [07:20] YC     Well, then. Maybe it'll be spring or summer, [07:23] YC     or even fall. [07:25] YC     When we face each other in the tournament, [07:27] YC     let's go all out. [07:32] YC     Let's go home! [07:33] YY     Yes, sir! [07:35] Ra     Are we done already? [07:36] Sa     Yes, we are. [07:39] Oc     Their team is centered     around the ace and the cleanup. [07:44] Oc     I wouldn't want to face an energetic     team like this in the tournament. [07:51] C1     In the end, [07:52] C1     Kawakami couldn't hold Yakushi's     batters down, either. [07:55] C2     Kind of sad,     since Furuya was doing really well. [07:59] C3     Not to mention our batters     got shut down by Sanada. SIGN    Seido Yakushi [08:04] C2     What happened to last year's Seido? [08:07] C1     The group stage is in two weeks, [08:10] C1     and the tournament's in a month. [08:12] C1     Are we gonna be ready? [08:25] Ka     You didn't stand a chance. SIGN    Seido Yakushi [08:27] Ka     This is where you are right now. [08:30] Ka     This is the current team. [08:33] Ot     This atmosphere is bad. [08:36] Ot     We shouldn't have accepted the game. [08:39] Ka     Batters! Especially the second-years! [08:42] Ka     You lack assertiveness in the box! [08:45] Ka     Perhaps you're putting the focus     on batting for the team. [08:48] Ka     But if you can't stick to your own style     of batting, what's the point? [08:52] Ka     I haven't been giving you any     instructions in the practice games [08:56] Ka     because I knew you would do well [08:58] Ka     if you swung like you do in practice. [09:01] Ka     You've lost my faith in your batting skills. [09:07] Ka     The starting roster is going to be flexible. [09:10] Ka     I'll let whoever's doing well play,     regardless of your grade. [09:14] Ka     So keep that in mind. [09:17] Ka     Stretch, then be done for the day. [09:19] SS     Yes, sir! [09:20] Ka     Miyuki, Kawakami, [09:23] Ka     Sawamura. [09:26] Ka     You guys stay. [09:31] Ka     What do you think about     your pitching today, Sawamura? [09:37] Sa     Sir. [09:38] Sa     I couldn't pitch to where     Miyuki-senpai requested. [09:44] Ka     Are you aware? [09:47] Ka     You're unable to pitch to the inside. [09:55] Sa     I am. [09:58] Mi     In the final, you walked off     after throwing a hit-by-pitch. [10:02] Mi     Your body might be unconsciously     avoiding the inside pitch. [10:09] Oc     He has the yips. [10:17] Oc     Due to an error or a hit-by-pitch     at a crucial moment, [10:20] Oc     what used to be an easy task     can become impossible. [10:25] Oc     Since it's a mental problem, [10:28] Oc     and he has the yips, [10:30] Oc     he's going to be useless in the fall tournament. [10:39] Ka     Sawamura. [10:41] Ka     Practice on your own starting tomorrow. [10:43] Ka     Avoid any contact with a ball. [10:45] Ka     Your practice will mainly consist of     running to strengthen your lower body. [10:52] Sa     I'm on a separate regimen     right before the season? [10:55] Sa     Does that mean... [10:56] Ka     Kawakami, you gave up some hits, [10:59] Ka     but you did well keeping your pitches low. [11:02] Ka     Make sure you fine-tune your technique     before the season starts. [11:05] Ka     Yes, sir. [11:06] Sa     Of course. [11:09] Sa     With how I pitched today, [11:12] Sa     I'm... [11:15] Sa     ...useless. [11:18] Ka     At the moment, [11:19] Ka     our batting lineup is much     weaker than last year's. [11:22] Ka     So we have to shift our focus to defense. [11:25] Ka     We'll have many close games     that'll put pressure on defense. [11:29] Ka     No matter how well Furuya's feeling, [11:31] Ka     he still doesn't have     the stamina to pitch a full game. [11:35] Ka     In order to take the fall tournament, [11:38] Ka     we'll need to rely on both of you. [11:44] ---     Huh? [11:45] S1     Did you see Sawamura today? [11:47] S2     He was running all day in Field B. [11:50] S1     Why? [11:51] S1     Because of yesterday's game? [11:53] S2     Well... [11:55] S1     What? He has the yips? [11:58] S2     One of my junior high teammates     couldn't pitch to first. [12:04] S3     Tojo might have a chance at pitching now. [12:07] Ka     Are you dumb? [12:08] Ka     He gave it a lot of thought     before making the switch. [12:12] Ch     Mind elaborating on that, Kanemaru? [12:18] Ka     Chris-senpai. [12:21] R1     Yakushi and Seido had a practice game? [12:24] R2     Yeah. [12:25] R2     The game went 7-2, [12:27] R2     with Yakushi making a comeback. [12:29] R1     Those two played right before the fall season? [12:33] R1     I wish I'd been there. [12:35] R2     Me, too. [12:36] R1     So Yakushi won. [12:39] R2     Without the third-years, [12:41] R2     the teams can change drastically. [12:45] R2     I'm sure the scores of the game     represent the current state of both teams. [12:49] R1     True. [12:50] R1     Yakushi's still has their core players      from last year. [12:53] R1     It really comes down to how much [12:57] R1     team building each school     can do over the break. [13:00] R2     Yeah. [13:05] R1     Wow! What a huge crowd! [13:08] R2     And that goes for every team, SIGN    Inashiro Vocational School [13:11] R2     regardless of how well     they performed in the summer. [13:19] R1     Summer break's about to end, [13:22] R1     but the third-years are still practicing. [13:25] R2     Some of them are playing     in the USA-Japan game, [13:29] R2     and there's the National     Sports Festival in September. [13:33] R1     So the more you play at nationals, [13:35] R1     the longer you get to play as third-years. [13:38] R1     The crowd is crazy, too, [13:40] R1     since they were the runner-up at nationals. [13:43] R2     It's been ten days since the national final,     and the crowd hasn't died down. [13:46] R2     They spent most of their     summer break at nationals, [13:49] R2     and got a sense of accomplishment [13:53] R2     from making it big there. [13:55] R2     However, [13:56] R2     the team building for the fall     is inevitably delayed. [14:00] R1     Harada-kun, do you have a second? [14:02] Ha     Sure. SIGN    Inashiro Vocational School [14:04] R1     Good job at nationals. [14:06] R1     Have things calmed down on your end? [14:08] Ha     I'd say so. [14:10] R1     I'm sure there's a lot of pressure     on whoever's replacing you. [14:13] R1     Have you already found a new captain? [14:16] Ha     Yes. [14:17] Ha     All the players and coaches     picked Fuku-chan as the new captain. [14:21] R1     Fuku-chan? [14:23] R1     Who's that? [14:24] Ha     He wasn't on the roster for nationals, [14:27] Ha     and I doubt he'll make     the starting lineup this year, either. [14:30] Ha     But he's the most responsible     person on the team, [14:35] Ha     and he takes great care of the field. [14:39] Ha     Even Narumiya acknowledges him. [14:41] R1     That's interesting. [14:44] R1     Whoa! [14:45] Ca     Man, it's hot. [14:46] S1     Hey, Carlos! [14:47] S1     Don't take your shirt off here! [14:49] S2     There was one ball on the field yesterday. [14:52] S2     And two the day before that. [14:53] S2     If you can't even properly     clean up after practice, [14:55] S2     just go kill yourself. [15:00] S3     Hey! Don't drink straight from the bottle! [15:02] S3     Think of the others! [15:05] Ha     None of the starters could possibly     be a captain, so there's that, too. [15:10] R1     I see. [15:12] R1     Oh, where's Narumiya-kun? [15:15] R1     He seems like the biggest lone wolf. [15:18] Ha     He's probably in the bullpen. [15:20] R1     Oh? [15:21] R1     Is he already preparing for the fall? [15:24] Ha     Not at all. [15:25] Ha     He hasn't pitched at all      since he came back. [15:29] Ha     The coach plans to use the third-years     for the sports festival, too. [15:33] Ha     He's pretty fatigued from nationals, [15:37] Ha     and he still has a long road ahead of him. [15:42] Ha     But you know how he is. [15:45] Ha     I'm sure he's being sour in the bullpen. [15:52] I1     Okay. Nice pitch. [15:53] Na     Ball! That was a ball! [15:56] Na     Just a bit too low! Too bad! [15:58] I1     Please don't interfere     just because you're not pitching. [16:02] Na     Why not? I do whatever I want! [16:05] I1     You can't. [16:06] I1     You're an upperclassman.     Please don't be so selfish. [16:09] Na     What's that? [16:10] Na     An upperclassman can't be selfish? [16:12] Na     How do you define an upperclassman, then? [16:13] I2     Wow! He's not holding back. [16:16] I2     Now that Masa-san's not     holding the reins anymore, [16:20] I2     no one's stopping him. [16:22] I1     I'm actually a little rattled. [16:25] I1     I feel like I should practice     catching your pitches more. [16:28] Na     Don't worry about that. [16:30] Na     I'll throw wherever you hold the mitt. [16:36] I1     Then how am I different from a wall? [16:39] Na     You don't look happy. [16:41] Na     You think I don't understand anything? [16:43] I1     I didn't say that much. [16:46] I1     He's sharp. [16:48] Na     Don't worry. [16:49] Na     I don't expect you to replace     Masa-san right off the bat. [16:56] I1     Well, I suppose if you put it that way... [17:00] Na     But I don't plan to lose, either. [17:05] Na     Not until we take the top. [17:15] Na     Just FYI, I'm pretty selfish. [17:17] I1     Yes, sir. [17:18] Na     I'll say no to your request on the mound. [17:20] I1     I know. [17:21] Na     I get a ton of fan letters, too. [17:25] I1     Oh, okay... [17:26] Na     And this is just between you and me, but [17:29] Na     a first-year in the brass band     asked me out yesterday. [17:34] I1     No one cares! [17:38] R1     The group stages for the fall start soon. [17:40] R1     After the sports festival in September,     the third-years will retire, [17:44] R1     and the fall tournament     will start in October. [17:47] R1     They have to do team building     on top of all of that? [17:52] R1     The winning teams don't exactly     have it easy, do they? [17:57] R2     But this is an experience     unique to teams that've won, [18:01] R2     and it's all part of experiencing nationals. SIGN    Ambition [18:07] R2     From the teams that lost in the first round [18:11] R2     to the teams that made it     to the national final, [18:15] R2     every team is spending     their summer getting ready [18:17] R2     to line up at the same starting line again. [18:30] S1     Hey, baseball team! [18:31] S1     How was your summer "break"? [18:34] Ka     Shut up. [18:35] S2     Man, you guys were so close. [18:38] S1     People were crying on the bleachers. [18:40] S1     One of my friends said it was more     intense than a game at nationals. [18:45] Ka     You're still talking about that? [18:47] Ka     That's ancient history for us, man. [18:50] S1     And I have to say, I've gotta     give Sawamura some credit. [18:54] S1     He was pitching so confidently     on the Jingu mound. [18:57] S1     So loudly, too. [18:59] S2     He's nothing like that in class. [19:02] S1     Remember what he said in class     at the beginning of the year? [19:06] (Flashback) Sa     I'll be the ace of the team,     and my name is Eijun Sawamura! [19:10] (Flashback) Sa     And you'd better remember my name! [19:12] S1     Everyone laughed at him when he said that, [19:15] S1     but maybe he'll really be the ace one day. [19:21] S1     Did I say something weird? [19:25] Ka     No. [19:27] S1     Hey, Haruno! [19:29] S2     Did something happen     to Sawamura over the break? [19:33] S2     He looks like a different person! [19:38] S2     He looks so gloomy now! [19:41] S1     He's reading a book, too! [19:44] Ha     That's The Book of Five Rings. [19:45] Ha     It's the book Miyamoto Musashi     wrote before his death [19:47] Ha     about his upbringing     and his way of the sword. [19:50] S2     Musashi? [19:52] S2     Is he trying to be a samurai now? [19:55] S1     Well, I kind of like the gloomy Sawamura. [19:59] Ha     Is he trying to learn something     from a man who never lost? [20:05] Ka     The second trimester started, [20:07] Ka     and the group selection for the fall closed in, [20:10] Ka     but Sawamura was still on a separate regimen. [20:21] Ha     Now he's reading a book on Rickson Gracie. [20:25] (Flashback) Ch     I see. [20:27] (Flashback) Ch     The inside pitch. [20:29] (Flashback) Ka     Fearlessly throwing close to     the pitcher was his style of pitching. [20:35] (Flashback) Ka     It's like he lost his biggest weapon. [20:40] (Flashback) Ch     True. [20:42] (Flashback) Ch     If he has the yips, it could be bad. [20:46] (Flashback) Ch     But he was throwing fine     in other practice games, right? [20:50] (Flashback) Ka     Y-Yes, sir. [20:52] (Flashback) Ch     Then perhaps it's best not     to make a big deal out of this. [20:58] (Flashback) Ka     Aren't you gonna say something to him? [21:00] (Flashback) Ch     I believe he'll turn this around and     come out even stronger in the end. [21:06] (Flashback) Ch     That's the kind of guy he is. [21:09] (Flashback) Ch     Isn't he? [21:15] Ka     I don't have time to worry     about someone else. [21:18] Ka     Having a flexible roster     means I have a chance, too! [21:37] Sa     The season's closing in, [21:40] Sa     yet what am I doing? [21:44] Sa     How can I start, much less be the ace... [21:51] Sa     ...if I can't get any outs? [21:55] Sa     Damn it. [22:01] Sa     I'm so weak. [23:35] Mi     We go into the group stages     with a lot of worries [23:39] Mi     and a lot of work to do. [23:41] Sa     I can't play outfield, [23:43] Sa     and I haven't even been     in the bullpen recently. [23:45] Sa     What does the coach want from me? [23:47] Ku     What are we gonna do, Miyuki? [23:48] Ku     Don't we need Sawamura     in order to win this season? [23:52] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     September Sky. SIGN    September Sky [23:54] Oc     Why doesn't Coach Kataoka     just give up on him? 71 - September Sky Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Ku     Hey, Captain. [00:02] Ku     What are we gonna do? [00:05] Mi     About what? [00:06] Ku     Sawamura! What else? [00:09] Ku     He fell apart in the Yakushi game, [00:12] Ku     but he's an important southpaw on our team. [00:15] Ku     Don't we need him in order      to win through the fall? [00:19] Mi     Hmm... [00:20] Mi     You're worried sick about him. [00:22] Ku     No, I'm not! [00:24] Ku     I just don't want him     being gloomy in my room! [00:27] Mi     We have other priorities right now, [00:30] Mi     like improving our weak batting line-up. [00:35] Ku     Well, yeah, but... [00:37] Ku     He brings life to the team, you know. [00:41] Mi     With the tournament coming up, [00:43] Mi     we need to prioritize     the team over individuals. [00:47] Mi     The coach said he'll use players     who are doing well, didn't he? [00:53] Ku     I know that! [00:55] Ku     But, as his upperclassman,      we can't just leave him alone! [01:03] S1     H-Hey, Kuramochi. [01:11] Mi     In the Yakushi game, [01:13] Mi     it's partly my fault that Sawamura fell apart. [01:17] Mi     Over the summer break, [01:19] Mi     I was always nagging him about his control. [01:26] Mi     Against Yakushi, [01:27] Mi     I'm sure he went in with big objectives. [01:32] Mi     Especially since his rival     performed so well before his eyes. [01:38] Mi     He'd already lost mentally     before he walked on the mound. [01:44] Ku     I-If you knew that much, then why? [01:52] Mi     Because we need him. [01:54] Mi     My expectations for him are high, [01:56] Mi     and we need him to get better. [02:00] Mi     We can't afford to lose him     to some dumb yips. [02:11] Ku     You just said two completely different things. [02:15] Mi     I know. SIGN    September Sky SIGN    September 4,     Fall Tournament     Group Selection [03:53] Mi     The 260 schools from east and west Tokyo are     split up into four tournament groups, [03:57] Mi     and the top two schools from each     group advance to the final tournament. [04:03] Mi     The team that wins earns a ticket     to the national invitational. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [04:10] S1     So our first game's on Sunday? [04:12] S2     We're hosting, so it's nice     that we can stay here, [04:15] S2     but it doesn't really feel     like an official game. [04:18] S3     Whoa! [04:19] S3     Yakushi's in the same group as Kokudokan. [04:21] S4     That's tough. [04:23] S3     We don't have any strong schools in our group. [04:25] S3     Miyuki got really lucky. [04:28] S2     Looks like we won't have problems winning. [04:30] Ma     What are you talking about? [04:33] Ma     We have to make them all called games. [04:35] Ma     If we don't set high standards,     we can't take the top. [04:40] S1     Well, you need to hit first. [04:42] Ma     That's exactly right! [04:44] Mi     Let's practice bunts and steals. [04:48] Ku     Yeah. [04:50] Ma     Man, I want a hit! [04:51] Ha     Are you still training on your own? [04:53] Sa     Yeah. [04:54] Ha     Well, take it slow. [04:56] Ha     A pitcher needs his lower body strong, anyway. [05:03] Ka     Sawamura. [05:05] Ka     Join the batting and fielding     practice starting today. [05:09] Ha     Good for you. [05:10] Ha     You get to practice with balls now. [05:13] Ka     But you're going to be in the outfield. [05:16] Ka     Make sure you throw     to the infield after every catch. [05:21] Ka     Got it? [05:25] S1     Sawamura in the outfield? [05:27] S2     Is he off the fall roster? [05:34] Sa     Yes, sir. [05:39] Ha     Eijun-kun... [05:41] Ha     He talks a lot less [05:43] Ha     and isn't his usual self anymore, [05:46] Ha     but he's calm. [05:48] Ha     I guess he's come to terms with where he is. [05:54] Ka     Furuya. [05:55] Ka     You're gonna pitch     in the fielding practice today. [05:57] Fu     Yes, sir. [05:58] Ka     Make sure you run for cover and bunts, too. [06:02] Fu     I'll go all out, sir. [06:04] Ka     Don't. [06:08] Ha     He... [06:11] Ha     ...hasn't come to terms with it, at all! SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [06:18] S1     Sawamura, forward! [06:20] S2     Your first step is late! [06:22] S2     Throw it back the moment you catch! [06:26] S3     Good! Nice throw! [06:27] S3     At least your throw is good, Sawamura! [06:30] To     Sawamura, you've got to run to the ball first. [06:33] Sa     You're so nice. [06:35] S1     I don't think I'll ever lose to Sawamura! [06:38] S2     Right? [06:40] Ot     So he's in the outfield now? [06:42] Ot     You put him back with the team     sooner than I expected. [06:46] Ka     He's been running this past week, [06:49] Ka     and it's helped him regain his will. [06:54] Ka     If he had no will to improve, [06:57] Ka     he'd just continue staring at the ground. [07:00] Ot     That's why you had him run? [07:04] Ka     In the end, it all comes down to his will. [07:13] Sa     I was sent to the outfield     because I wasn't good enough. [07:19] Sa     I get scared because I'm not good enough. [07:22] Sa     Damn it! [07:23] S1     That's way too forward! [07:27] S2     And over the head. [07:29] Sa     Man... [07:31] Sa     I'm so terrible. [07:33] Sa     Damn! [07:35] S1     You're crying for real! [07:37] S1     Don't get even more depressed     coming to the outfield! [07:41] Ot     He's resigning after the fall, [07:44] Ot     but he's still thinking about Sawamura's future. SIGN    September 12 [07:51] Mi     We discovered what     we lacked against Yakushi, SIGN    Fall Tournament Groups, Game 1     Seido (W. Tokyo) vs Toyosaki (E. Tokyo) at Seido [07:55] Mi     and we go into our first official game [07:58] Mi     with a lot of worries on our minds. [08:05] Um     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    Seido Toyosaki [08:25] Oc     He's head and shoulders     above everyone on the field. [08:30] Mi     Gotta pace himself, [08:32] Mi     but with the uniform number he got, [08:35] Mi     he probably can't help going all out. [08:38] Fu     I can't see it. [08:40] Ha     Don't worry, it's there. [08:47] C1     Another RBI! [08:49] C2     Is he gonna win this game on his own? [08:52] C3     Wow! Furuya's in the zone. [08:55] C4     He's looking really good     with the third-years gone. [09:08] S1     It was crazy yesterday. [09:10] S2     Oh, Furuya, right? [09:13] S1     He walked off in the seventh inning,     but he was still going strong. [09:17] S2     We might be able to go     pretty far with just him alone. [09:22] S1     Yeah, but I don't understand the roster at all. [09:26] S2     Why's Sawamura on the roster? [09:28] S1     He's not pitching at all right now. [09:32] S2     Maybe he's on standby as an outfield? [09:34] S1     No way! Not even close! [09:37] S1     Even grade schoolers     can play better than him. [09:39] S2     Honestly, his only weapon     is his moving fastball. [09:43] S1     The only thing he had was energy,     but he's lost even that these days. [09:47] S1     He should give up his spot on the roster. [09:50] S1     Sawamura! [09:53] S1     H-How long were you there? [09:57] S2     But it's all true. [09:59] S1     Don't make that face! [10:03] S3     Hey. [10:04] S3     Baseball boy's studying! [10:06] Is     Shut up! Of course I am! [10:09] S3     Study hard! [10:10] Is     Right back at you! [10:13] Is     Damn. [10:14] Is     What happened to enjoying     a normal high school life? [10:19] S1     Oh, yeah. [10:20] S1     The group stage started. [10:22] Ry     That's right. [10:23] Ry     I heard Furuya outdid himself. SIGN    Seido Toyosaki [10:26] Ry     But they only got six runs [10:28] Ry     and played all nine innings. [10:30] Is     It wasn't a called game? [10:32] Is     What are the second-years doing? [10:36] Is     They need to score more! [10:38] Ry     Seriously. [10:40] S1     I guess the team isn't meshing well yet. [10:44] Ry     I heard the coach said [10:45] Ry     he'd change the starting lineup      after the Yakushi game, [10:50] Ry     but he didn't make     any changes in the end. [10:55] Is     Despite what he says, he doesn't     stop believing in the players. [11:02] Is     I guess I'll have to go     whip them into shape. [11:06] S1     You just want to play around. [11:09] Ry     It's not like we were good      from the start. [11:12] Ry     The fall is all about discovering     new problems every game. [11:17] Is     Well, yeah, but... [11:22] Is     Damn. [11:24] Is     I really want to hit hard right now. [11:42] (Flashback) S1     Yeah, but I don't understand the roster at all. [11:45] (Flashback) S2     Why's Sawamura on the roster? [11:51] Sa     Why did I make the roster? [11:54] Sa     I don't even know myself! [11:58] Sa     I can't play the outfield, [12:00] Sa     and I haven't pitched in days. [12:04] Sa     What does the coach want from me? [12:13] Sa     Furuya. [12:17] Fu     In the end, [12:19] Fu     I couldn't pitch until the end. [12:24] Fu     I may have gotten the ace number, [12:27] Fu     but it doesn't mean     the coach sees me as the ace. [12:34] Fu     I won't let anyone question me. [12:37] Fu     Not my plays and not the numbers. [12:41] Fu     I'll make everyone acknowledge me. [12:44] Sa     Y-You... [12:46] Sa     Don't run... [12:51] Sa     Don't run in front of me! [12:55] Ka     Their warmup turned into full sprints. [12:59] Ku     Looks like Sawamura's     not as gloomy as I thought. [13:05] Mi     He must not want to show     Furuya his weak side. [13:10] Ku     We don't have time to worry     about the first-years. [13:13] Ku     We need to score as much as we can. [13:19] Ma     As if we're not trying already. [13:28] Ka     Guys, practice just started. [13:31] Ka     You need to pace yourselves. [13:33] Fu     I forgot. [13:35] Fu     That's one of my problems. [13:40] Ka     Looks like you guys are all warmed up. [13:43] Sa     Y-Yes, sir. [13:44] Ka     Sawamura, go in the bullpen today. [14:06] Mi     Nice pitch! [14:08] Mi     It's looking good! [14:11] S1     Sawamura's pitching just fine. [14:14] Ka     All right. [14:15] Ka     I'll stand as a batter next. [14:18] Ka     Throw inside. [14:25] Mi     Since he kept Sawamura on the roster,     I figured he would do this, [14:29] Mi     but does he plan to use him in the fall? [14:42] Ka     Make sure you get his form on video. [14:44] S1     Yes, sir. [14:49] Ka     Let's go. [14:58] Mi     Sawamura wants to make this pitch. [15:02] Mi     So is his form the problem? [15:16] S1     The moment the coach stepped in, he... [15:24] Oc     Why is Coach Kataoka putting so much care... [15:29] Oc     ...into this useless pitcher? [15:38] S1     This is the form without any batters. [15:42] S1     And this is [15:45] S1     the form with the coach. [15:48] S1     It looks the same in the beginning, [15:51] S1     but in the end, [15:53] S1     his arm isn't swinging down enough. [15:55] S1     Right here. [15:57] Mi     What? Are you sure? [15:59] S1     I'm good at finding differences. [16:02] Mi     It would be a lot easier     if it was more obvious, [16:08] Mi     but with this subtlety,     we can't say much to him. [16:20] Mi     Mental problems depend on the person,     so they're difficult to solve. [16:25] Mi     The slightest thing can make them evaporate, too. [16:30] Mi     Though maybe he's being overly     conscious of the inside pitch, [16:35] Mi     and it's preventing him     from throwing his arm down. [16:39] Mi     Maybe I pushed him too much. [16:42] Mi     Sawamura, you should stop thinking so much. [16:49] Mi     It's not like you had good control anyway, [16:53] Mi     and you're stupid. [17:01] S1     M-Miyuki-senpai, that's... [17:05] Mi     Why do you look so surprised, Sawamura? [17:08] Mi     Isn't that the truth? [17:09] S1     That was on the nose! [17:13] Oc     Oh... So you have data on batters, too? [17:16] Ot     Only their starting roster, though. [17:19] Oc     This is great. [17:21] Ot     I wonder what happened? [17:23] Ot     Why does he want data     on the strong teams in Tokyo? [17:27] Ot     Oh. [17:28] Ot     How was practice today, Coach? [17:31] Ka     Good. [17:32] Ka     Some players are staying late. [17:34] Ot     The second-years have been     working really hard lately. [17:38] Ot     I see Maezono swinging his bat a lot. [17:44] Oc     Kataoka-san. [17:47] Oc     In all honesty, [17:49] Oc     how high are you aiming to go this fall? [17:59] Oc     I've been quietly watching all this time, [18:02] Oc     but objectively, this team isn't weak. [18:07] Oc     Everyone has high motivation [18:10] Oc     and has very good training habits. [18:13] Oc     Your coaching must be     working well with everyone. [18:19] Oc     However, [18:22] Oc     it'll be difficult for the current team      to take the fall tournament. [18:30] Ot     H-He... came right out and said it. [18:33] Oc     If I were the coach,     I would aim for nationals next year. [18:38] Oc     I'd leave the team's fate in Furuya's hands. [18:43] Oc     Make him ace and cleanup,     since his batting is good, too. [18:48] Oc     No matter how badly he's playing     or how many runs he gives up, [18:52] Oc     I'd make him pitch every game on his own. [18:54] Ot     A-Are you saying you'd give up      on the fall season [18:59] Ot     just to let Furuya grow? [19:01] Oc     Yes. [19:03] Oc     If he can get experience and     awareness as the bigwig of the team, [19:06] Oc     that's all we need. [19:09] Oc     He has that much potential. [19:13] Oc     Raise him as the ace. [19:17] Oc     I think that's the quickest way      to go to nationals. [19:33] Ka     The presence of the ace. [19:36] Ka     I know how big that can be for a team. [19:43] Ka     However, these games are     for the players to play, [19:48] Ka     and this fall is one of few     chances to try for nationals. [19:57] Ka     I won't sacrifice the team     just for Furuya alone. [20:12] Ma     Hey! [20:13] Ma     We're done for the night. [20:15] Ma     Make sure you finish up soon, too. [20:18] Sa     Yes, sir! Good night. [20:21] Ma     I'm hungry. I just ate, too. [20:24] Ha     I'll bring him something to drink later. [20:32] (Flashback) Mi     Sawamura, you should stop thinking so much. [20:36] (Flashback) Mi     It's not like you had good control, anyway, [20:39] (Flashback) Mi     and you're stupid. [20:42] Sa     How dare he say whatever he wants! [20:44] Sa     Doesn't he realize he's the captain? [20:47] Sa     Damn it! [21:10] Sa     But... He's exactly right. [21:16] Sa     It's not like I had good control, anyway. [21:32] Ch     I see you're throwing a lot. [21:35] Ch     When you pitch, [21:38] Ch     do you check your grip every time? [21:53] Ch     Why don't you throw me some? [23:36] Ka     Didn't you call me because     you don't care about hitting me? [23:38] Ka     This isn't even good dodging practice. [23:41] Sa     Thanks, Kanemaru, [23:42] Sa     but I don't plan on hitting you. [23:45] Ka     Shut up! [23:46] Ch     To match your aggressive style, [23:49] Ch     this is the pitch I really want you to learn. [23:52] Ch     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     The Final Lesson. SIGN    The Final Lesson [23:55] Sa     I still have so much to learn. 72 - The Final Lesson Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:00] Oc     If I were the coach,     I would aim for nationals next year. [00:06] Oc     I'd leave the team's fate in Furuya's hands. [00:09] Ot     A-Are you saying you'd give up      on the fall season [00:14] Ot     just to let Furuya grow? [00:16] Oc     Raise him as the ace. [00:19] Oc     I think that's the quickest way      to go to nationals. [00:26] Ka     However, these games are     for the players to play, [00:29] Ka     and this fall is one of few     chances to try for nationals. [00:35] Ka     I won't sacrifice the team     just for Furuya alone. [00:49] Ch     I see you're throwing a lot. [00:51] Ch     When you pitch, [00:54] Ch     do you check your grip every time? [01:07] Ch     Why don't you throw me some? SIGN    The Final Lesson SIGN    September 19 SIGN    Fall Tournament Group     Stages Round 2 [02:55] M1     Damn. [02:56] M1     He's still a first-year? [02:58] M2     We basically just lost to the pitcher. SIGN    Seido Mino SIGN    Seido (W. Tokyo) vs Mino (W. Tokyo)     (Called after 7 innings) [03:01] C1     Twelve strikeouts. [03:03] C1     He also scored three runs with two hits. [03:05] C2     He's still a first-year, [03:06] C2     so if he keeps this up,     he should definitely make nationals. [03:16] (Flashback) Oc     If I were the coach,     I would aim for nationals next year. [03:21] (Flashback) Oc     I'd leave the team's fate in Furuya's hands. [03:26] (Flashback) Oc     Raise him as the ace. [03:29] (Flashback) Oc     I think that's the quickest way      to go to nationals. [03:41] Mi     Your pitch count is too high. [03:43] Mi     Too many free walks. [03:45] Mi     No pacing whatsoever. SIGN    The usual [03:47] Mi     You're terrible. [03:49] Mi     You got lucky with the opponent today. [03:52] Ka     Sawamura, quit dawdling and help clean up! [03:55] Ka     There's another game after this! [04:02] Ka     Put away your emotions! [04:04] Ka     You're a man, aren't you? [04:07] Sa     Kanemaru. [04:09] Sa     Can you help me with practice later? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [04:16] S1     Huh? [04:17] S1     Is this the pitcher who pitched today? [04:20] S2     Yeah. [04:21] S2     I bet he'll pitch tomorrow, too. [04:23] Ku     My hit in the fourth inning     is recorded as the opponent's error? [04:26] Ku     Manager, please. [04:28] S1     That was an error. [04:29] Ku     With my speed, it's a hit! [04:32] S2     The coach said it was an error. [04:34] Ku     Seriously? [04:34] S1     Error, it is. [04:40] Mi     Make sure you get to bed early tonight. [04:42] Mi     You're gonna be pitching again tomorrow. [04:45] Fu     I'll pitch as much as I need to. [04:47] Fu     It's the ace's job to pitch. [04:52] Mi     It'll be bad for us     if you pitch too much. [04:56] Mi     We don't have any strong teams     in our group, [04:58] Mi     so we need to end the games quickly     and give you an easy time. [05:03] Fu     The ace... [05:04] Mi     I get it, already!     Just go to sleep! [05:13] Ha     Zono-senpai. [05:15] Ha     Are we practicing again tonight? [05:18] Ma     Yeah, definitely! [05:19] Ma     We're up against a southpaw tomorrow. [05:22] Ma     I need to hit a clean one into right field. [05:26] Ma     Damn. [05:27] Ma     The moment I'm taken off the three-hole,     we win with a called game. SIGN    The new three-hole [05:32] Ma     I'll hit tons tomorrow! [05:34] Ha     Into right field? [05:36] Ma     Just you wait! [05:38] Ha     He should bat more freely. [05:41] Ha     He thinks too much. [05:43] Ha     I'm sure that's why the coach     moved him down in the lineup. [05:46] [SONG] On-screen     Learn today Devote every moment [05:51] Ka     You've gotta be kidding me. [05:53] Ka     I wore all my guards because     Sawamura sincerely asked me. [05:58] Ka     He's not piching any to the inside. [06:02] S1     No, Kanemaru. That's because... [06:06] Ka     I've got things to do, too. [06:10] Ka     Stop hesitating, idiot! [06:12] Ka     Didn't you call me because     you don't care about hitting me? [06:16] Ka     This isn't even good dodging practice. [06:19] Ka     Throw like you're trying to hit me! Damn it! [06:22] Ka     What am I? A sandbag? [06:26] S1     You're such a man, Kanemaru. [06:30] Sa     Thanks, Kanemaru. [06:32] Sa     But I don't plan on hitting you! [06:36] Ka     Shut up! [06:37] S1     No, he's serious. SIGN    Two days ago [06:45] (Flashback) Ch     Nice pitch. [06:47] (Flashback) Ch     You're throwing just fine. [06:50] (Flashback) Sa     I have no problems without a batter. [06:54] (Flashback) Sa     But I feel like I'm overthinking it. [06:57] (Flashback) Sa     Miyuki-senpai told me I never     had good control to begin with. [07:04] (Flashback) Sa     He gives it to me straight. [07:10] (Flashback) Ch     High and inside goes right     into a righty's chest. [07:15] (Flashback) Ch     And in contrast, [07:16] (Flashback) Ch     low and away passes by     the farthest point from a batter's eyes. [07:22] (Flashback) Ch     If you can precisely control your pitches, [07:25] (Flashback) Ch     no batter will be able to touch them. [07:28] (Flashback) Ch     It's best used in conjunction     with inside pitches, [07:32] (Flashback) Ch     but you can get strikes with this [07:34] (Flashback) Ch     and even finish someone off. [07:37] (Flashback) Ch     You've only known to pitch offensively, [07:40] (Flashback) Ch     but this was the pitch     I actually wanted you to learn. [07:49] Sa     Low and away? [07:53] (Flashback) Sa     But you're only holding     the glove on the inside! [07:56] (Flashback) Sa     If you gave me more options,     I'm sure I could— [07:59] (Flashback) Mi     What? Did you say something? [08:01] (Flashback) Mi     Can you repeat that? [08:03] (Flashback) Mi     You have what it takes     to throw to the outside corners? [08:07] (Flashback) Mi     You have breaking balls     that break from strike to ball? [08:13] (Flashback) Ch     If you can't pitch     to the inside, then don't. [08:18] (Flashback) Ch     Instead, why don't you try     learning this pitch? [08:25] Sa     Damn! [08:26] Sa     Way too wide again! [08:29] Sa     One step... [08:31] Sa     Or even half a step at a time. [08:33] Sa     One more! [08:35] Sa     I still have so much to learn! [08:41] S1     Hey, wasn't that good? [08:43] Sa     Not even close! Another one! [08:46] Mi     I'm sorry I had to ask you to help. [08:49] Ch     It's fine. [08:50] Ch     I wanted to tell him myself, too. [08:53] Ch     I hope this helps him get over the fear. [08:57] Mi     I hate to admit it, but it's     more effective coming from him. [09:01] ---     Here I go! [09:04] Ka     Now, it's all up to how he overcomes it. SIGN    September 20 [09:19] Mi     It's a little high. [09:21] Mi     Keep it low, man! [09:22] Ry     The ace number suits him well. [09:26] Ta     Why are you looking at me? [09:28] S1     He seems to be doing well. [09:33] A1     So he's pitching first. [09:35] A2     He got a ton of strikeouts yesterday, too. [09:40] AC     He's a high schooler, too! [09:42] AC     There's nothing to fear. [09:43] AC     Let's enjoy going up     against such a fast pitch. [09:46] AC     Go for broke! [09:47] AC     No, let's take them on     with the utmost respect! [09:51] AA     Y-Yes, sir! [09:53] C1     Let's go, Furuya! [09:55] C1     Take us to the final tournament! [09:58] C2     I want to see the batters go big, too! [10:03] Sa     That's the one! [10:05] Sa     Wasn't that good? [10:06] Sa     Another one, before I forget the feeling! [10:09] Mi     Shut up. [10:11] Mi     No matter how loud you are,     you're not pitching! [10:14] Mi     Furuya's going first! [10:16] Sa     I know that! [10:17] Sa     If I'm starting,     I can't just pitch in the bullpen! [10:21] Sa     I've got tons of work to do over here! [10:24] Mi     I don't care! [10:25] Mi     Don't do it before a game! [10:27] Mi     Damn. [10:28] Mi     He knows what to do now,     but he's still stupid. [10:32] Mi     Oh, well. [10:34] Mi     I don't exactly hate the noise he brings. [10:38] Mi     Furuya, one more! [10:42] Mi     Nice. We're done. [10:45] Mi     It's still a little high, but it has power. [10:49] Mi     It looks like he's not tired from yesterday. [10:52] Mi     Relax a little. [10:54] Fu     My shoulder feels really light. [10:59] Fu     I might be able to get a personal best today. SIGN    Seisho Seido [11:15] A1     A free run! [11:17] C1     What's Furuya doing? [11:19] C2     That's the third walk in the first inning! [11:23] Ku     Pitch to contact! [11:24] Ha     Let's take it easy! [11:26] Fu     What? [11:28] Mi     You're so tense. [11:30] Mi     You need to relax, Furuya! [11:32] Mi     You'd be fine pitching     at half strength against this team! [11:38] S1     Is it because he pitched yesterday? [11:40] Ry     I don't know. [11:41] Ry     His pitch seems to have power. [11:46] Fu     I feel good. [11:48] Fu     I really feel good. [11:50] Fu     I need to pitch my best! [11:54] Um     Ball four! SIGN    Seisho Seido [12:06] Mi     What are you doing? [12:08] Mi     You shouldn't try to crush them by force. [12:13] Mi     Are you playing baseball by yourself? [12:15] Mi     Look around. [12:18] S1     Nori, let's go! [12:20] Ka     Furuya. [12:21] Ha     Furuya-kun. [12:24] Ka     It's the first inning! Calm down! [12:27] Mi     Furuya. [12:29] AC     Don't give them an easy time     by swinging at the hard pitches. [12:34] AC     Just swing right down the middle. [12:36] AC     The middle! [12:39] Fu     It's not that I'm playing by myself. [12:44] Fu     I just felt like... [12:47] Fu     ...I could do really well today. [12:50] Fu     Really well. [12:58] Mi     Idiot! [12:59] Mi     That pitch was a freebie! [13:04] A1     Third run! [13:07] A2     Seriously? [13:09] A3     Awesome, Okubo! [13:11] A4     Woohoo! [13:13] A5     Wow! This feels good. [13:16] A6     Yeah. [13:17] A5     I bet they didn't expect     to give up three runs to us. [13:22] A5     Take that! [13:23] Ma     Let's stop them here! [13:25] Ku     One at a time, Furuya! [13:27] To     We're just getting started! [13:29] Ot     This is terrible! [13:31] Ot     It's just the first inning! [13:34] Ka     Get Kawakami. [13:37] Ka     Furuya! [13:40] Ka     Left field. [13:49] C1     Switching already? [13:51] C2     They want him to cool off in left field. [13:54] C1     It's no surprise, with a game like this. [13:58] C2     Is Kawakami even warmed up yet? [14:01] C3     Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. [14:03] Mi     We have seven pitches, so calm down. [14:05] Mi     Let's focus on the batter     and get an out at a time. [14:12] Ot     It's natural to have off days as a pitcher. [14:17] Ot     But you're up against a lower-tier team. [14:19] Ot     It's too soon to give up on him. [14:25] Ku     Switch gears! [14:27] Ot     He won't be an ace like this. [14:31] Ot     You have to take risks and make     the boys sort things out themselves. [14:37] Ot     That's what'll help him grow. [14:45] S1     Sawamura, you should warm up, too! [14:48] Sa     Yes, sir! [14:49] Sa     Though I'm already warmed up. [14:53] Sa     Am I going to play? SIGN    Seisho Seido [14:58] AC     Thank you for coming today. [15:00] AC     We lost in the end, but our guys did well. [15:05] AC     Even the best sometimes falter. [15:08] AC     We learned a good lesson today. [15:11] AC     Now, let's go home with our heads held high! [15:16] C1     They don't seem disappointed,     even though they lost. [15:20] C2     Whereas the tension over here... [15:22] C1     I can't tell which team     made it out of the group stages. SIGN    Seisho Seido [15:41] Ka     Is this the game you wanted to play? [15:46] Ka     You pitch all out without     even trying to pace yourselves. [15:51] Ka     Out of frustration at     being taken off the mound, [15:53] Ka     you swing recklessly at bat,     and don't focus on defense. [16:02] Ku     Shoot! [16:03] Ka     You feel restless over     a measly four-run deficit, [16:06] Ka     and you make easy mistakes. [16:11] Mi     Furuya's useless today. [16:13] Mi     I've gotta make up for it. [16:15] Ka     You mistake aggressiveness for rashness, [16:18] Ka     and swing at a difficult pitch     right off the bat. [16:26] Ka     Did you already forget the summer, Miyuki? [16:31] Ka     Why do you train so hard every day? [16:34] Ka     For this exact day! [16:36] Ka     You don't truly understand     the value of one run, [16:39] Ka     and that's why you play like this. [16:42] Ka     It's still the group stages? [16:43] Ka     Did you think you wouldn't lose     because we had an easy group? [16:47] Ka     Don't get arrogant! [16:49] Ka     If you can't play every     game as one team, [16:54] Ka     how do you think you'll get to nationals? [16:56] Ka     You guys are banned from training with balls. [16:58] Ka     Go run until I tell you otherwise. [17:01] Ka     Clear? [17:02] SS     Yes, sir! [17:04] S1     Wow! The coach is pissed. [17:08] Ry     If he gave them endless running,     it must be pretty bad. [17:11] Ka     Hurry up. [17:12] SS     Yes, sir. [17:13] Ry     They caught up in the seventh inning. [17:16] Ry     It was stressful to watch. [17:19] Ta     The first inning was just bad. [17:21] S1     Yeah. [17:23] S1     Kawakami gave up a run after switching in, [17:26] S1     but he was the saving grace of today's game. [17:28] S1     He pitched really well until the end. [17:32] Ta     The walks Furuya gave in the first inning [17:35] Ta     threw them off for the entire game. [17:38] Ta     He gave up runs in the beginning     during the summer, too. [17:43] Ta     Furuya needs to be     more careful in the opening. [17:46] Ta     It's not about the amazing pitching     he can do on a good day. [17:49] Ta     It's about how close can you get     to that pitching on your off days. [17:52] Ta     You're not the ace until     you have that consistency. [17:57] Ry     Oh? [18:00] S1     Oh? [18:05] Ta     What do you want? [18:06] Ta     It's what the coach     used to tell me all the time. [18:08] Ta     And now that I'm on the sidelines,     I see it very clearly. [18:12] Ry     We didn't say anything. [18:13] Ta     I know I'm not one to talk! [18:15] Ta     Damn it. [18:17] Mi     Let's go all out! [18:18] SS     Yeah! [18:19] Ry     Well, [18:20] Mi     One, two! [18:20] SS     One, two, three, four, one, two! [18:20] Ry     all they can do is listen to the coach, [18:22] Mi     One, two, three, four, one! [18:23] Ry     and tackle their problems, one at a time. [18:23] SS     Let's go! [18:24] Mi     Two! [18:25] SS     Let's go! [18:25] Mi     Three! [18:26] SS     Let's go! [18:26] Mi     Four! [18:27] SS     Let's go! [18:27] Mi     One! [18:28] SS     Ay! [18:28] Mi     Two! [18:28] SS     Ay! [18:28] Mi     Three! [18:29] SS     Ay! [18:29] Mi     Four! [18:29] SS     Ay! [18:30] Mi     One, two, three, four! [18:30] Fu     I want to redo today. [18:31] SS     One, two, three, four! [18:32] Mi     One, two! [18:33] SS     Three, four, one, two! [18:34] Sa     I didn't get to play! [18:35] Mi     One, two, three, four, one! SIGN    Was warming up from first to ninth inning [18:36] SS     Let's go! [18:37] Mi     Two! [18:38] SS     Let's go! [18:38] Mi     Three! [18:39] SS     Let's go! [18:39] Mi     Four! [18:39] Ot     Manager, go turn the lights on. [18:40] SS     Let's go! [18:40] Mi     One! [18:40] SS     Ay! [18:41] Mi     Two! [18:41] SS     Ay! [18:41] Mi     Three! [18:42] SS     Ay! [18:42] Ot     They're not gonna finish any time soon. [18:42] Mi     Four! [18:42] SS     Ay! [18:43] Ma     One, two, three, four! [18:44] Ha     Y-Yes, sir. [18:44] SS     One, two, three, four! [18:45] Oc     Yell at the team, [18:46] Ma     One, two! [18:46] SS     Three, four, one, two! [18:47] Oc     and then have everyone run while shouting. [18:48] Ma     One, two, three, four, one! [18:49] SS     Let's go! [18:50] Ma     Two! [18:51] SS     Let's go! [18:51] Ma     Three! [18:51] Oc     How old-fashioned. [18:52] SS     Let's go! [18:52] Ma     Four! [18:53] SS     Let's go! [18:54] Ma     One! [18:54] SS     Ay! [18:54] Ma     Two! [18:54] Oc     This method works for a team     with players of similar calibers. [18:54] SS     Ay! [18:55] Ma     Three! [18:55] SS     Ay! [18:55] Ma     Four! [18:55] SS     Ay! [18:56] Ma     One, two, three, four! [18:57] SS     One, two, three, four! [19:00] Oc     There's no point in putting     someone with talent through this. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [19:14] Mi     Huh? Pitching? [19:16] Mi     Not today. [19:18] Mi     Aren't your legs like lead     after all that running? [19:22] Mi     So get rest. [19:24] Mi     I mean, [19:25] Mi     there were too many problems     with today's game, [19:28] Mi     and I should probably     do something as the captain, but... [19:35] Mi     Coach Ochiai? [19:37] Mi     What is he doing here? [19:43] Oc     You felt good in the pen today, didn't you? [19:46] Oc     But it didn't quite work out     so well on the mound. [19:52] Oc     I know that feeling. [19:55] Oc     The worse you do on the mound,     it leaves you more puzzled and frustrated. [20:00] Oc     Don't you have a breaking ball     that lets you relax? [20:03] Mi     Y-Yes, sir. [20:04] Mi     We have a splitter and a slide step, [20:08] Mi     but I wanted Furuya to get over it himself. [20:12] Oc     I figured. [20:15] Oc     I think it was too soon     to switch him there, too. [20:19] Oc     Especially if you want Furuya     to grow as the ace. [20:27] Mi     But the fact that Kawakami     pitched nine innings today [20:31] Mi     works out great for our team, [20:34] Mi     and the coach just wanted him     to cool off in left field. SIGN    Look away [20:37] Mi     Don't ignore me! [20:41] Oc     I wouldn't have switched him out. [20:44] Oc     I don't switch out the ace, no matter what. [20:50] Oc     You just need to hold off a little longer. [20:57] Oc     I just told the ace and captain     about my coaching policy. [21:05] VP     What? [21:06] VP     Are you sure you don't need     to sign up to play professionally? [21:10] Yu     Yes. [21:11] Yu     I want to go to my coach's alma mater. [21:16] VP     You could be giving up a huge opportunity. [21:20] VP     We could get our school's name on TV. [21:25] Yu     I'm grateful for the offer, [21:28] Yu     but I want to grow in college first. [21:32] Pr     I see. [21:33] Pr     You want to go to Coach Kataoka's alma mater. [21:36] Yu     Yes. [21:37] Pr     Well, it would be great     to have you be the bridge [21:41] Pr     between us and M University. [21:43] Pr     We'll have a brand new team     starting next year, so... [21:48] Yu     Brand new? [21:50] VP     P-Principal! [21:52] Pr     It's fine. He'll find out sooner or later. [22:00] Yu     What do you mean by that? [23:35] Mi     No matter what happens with the coaches,     we just have faith and follow them. [23:39] Mi     Right now, he's our only coach. [23:43] Yu     We'll gladly take them on as a practice game. [23:45] Yu     Right now, this is the only thing we can do. [23:49] Is     We're going all out! [23:51] Is     If you don't do the same, we'll kill you all! [23:53] Mi     Jun-san. [23:54] Mi     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Inheritance. SIGN    Inheritance [23:56] Sa     We get to play these amazing people? 73 - Inheritance Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] S1     Seriously? [00:06] S1     He's quitting? [00:08] Yu     He turned in a resignation letter      after our season ended. [00:13] Yu     He's going to coach through the fall      to make the transition smooth. [00:18] S2     Then is that Ochiai guy the next head coach? [00:21] S3     Do you think the underclassmen know? [00:23] S4     Doubt it. [00:26] Is     I guess... [00:28] Is     ...it's our fault. [00:30] Is     Because we couldn't make it to nationals. [00:38] Is     The coach is a teacher here. [00:42] Is     Is he gonna quit the school, too? [00:45] Is     This is unacceptable! [00:46] Is     When I come back to this school after graduation,      I won't be able to say hi to him? [00:50] (Flashback) Ch     Jun. [00:54] (Flashback) Ka     Chris, how are you doing? [00:57] (Flashback) Ka     I mean... I know you're     doing fine academically. [01:00] (Flashback) Ch     I'm going through the physical training     my father gave me. [01:06] (Flashback) Ka     Take it slow. [01:07] (Flashback) Ka     Your baseball career... [01:09] (Flashback) Ka     ...has only just begun. [01:14] Is     After the fall season? [01:16] Is     We don't have any time. [01:19] Is     Is there anything we can do? SIGN    Inheritance [02:58] Mi     Excuse me. [02:58] Ot     Hey! [03:00] Ot     You're early. [03:01] Mi     Coach, about practice today... [03:09] Ot     Coach? [03:20] Ka     If your time slips one more time, [03:22] Ka     everyone starts over! [03:24] Ka     Swing your arms! [03:25] Ka     Lift your knees! [03:27] S1     Are we seriously doing this? [03:29] Ku     This is an off-season menu. [03:35] Oc     They're not using balls today, either? [03:43] (Flashback) Oc     I don't switch out the ace,      no matter what. [03:47] (Flashback) Oc     You just need to hold off a little longer. [03:50] Mi     I knew something was up     since he isn't an alumnus of our school. [03:54] Mi     I can only make speculations,     but did he mean... [03:58] Mi     Why won't the coach tell us? [04:03] S1     How many of these are we doing? [04:05] S2     Yeah. [04:06] S2     It's really hard not     knowing where the end is. [04:09] Ka     Don't look down! [04:10] Ka     Face forward! [04:11] Ka     Ten more runs!     Run as fast as you can! [04:16] S1     Could this mean... [04:18] S1     ...that coach has given up on us this season? [04:21] Sa     Let's go! [04:23] Sa     Legs are important for pitchers! [04:26] Fu     We can't go back to the past. [04:29] Sa     So that I'll stand out the most tomorrow! [04:31] Sa     And the day after, and even after that! [04:33] Mi     Shut up. [04:35] Ot     Well, he has spirit. [04:40] S1     My butt hurts. [04:41] S2     My calves ache... [04:43] S1     How does Sawamura have so much energy? [04:46] Sa     Damn. Where are the balls? [04:49] S1     We don't even know when this ends. [04:51] S2     Well, he does run every day. [04:55] S3     You're not gonna last if you     do everything at full strength. [04:58] S3     You've got to learn     to cut corners intelligently. [05:01] S4     Oh? [05:02] S4     Yeah! [05:03] S4     You look like you're in pain,     but it's just an act. [05:06] S4     Right? An award-winning actor! [05:09] Ma     Are you dumb? [05:10] Ma     You have to learn     to complete the task at hand. [05:13] Ma     Isn't that what the coach said yesterday? [05:18] S3     But we're in the middle of the season! [05:22] Ma     You're running because     the coach forced you to? [05:25] Ma     If you keep coming to practice like that, [05:28] Ma     you'll be running like that forever. [05:30] Ha     Zono-san. [05:32] Ma     And he didn't say you can't use balls      outside of team practice. [05:38] Ma     Isn't that right, Miyuki? [05:40] Mi     Yeah. [05:41] Mi     We've never finished     practice this early before. [05:44] Sa     Does that mean we can use the bullpen? [05:47] Ma     So I'm gonna go use     the pitching machine now. [05:50] Ma     You can join me, if you'd like. [05:52] Ma     Let's go, Kominato! [05:53] Ha     Yes, sir! [05:57] S1     Yeah? [05:58] S2     Shut up! Let's go! [05:58] Sa     Bullpen! Bullpen! Bullpen! Bullpen! [05:59] S2     We can't let him walk away like that! [06:02] Ku     Makes you wonder who the real captain is. [06:06] Mi     You sound sincerely happy. [06:09] Mi     Well, it's not like it has to be me. [06:13] Mi     As long as someone understands the coach. [06:16] Ku     What do you mean? [06:19] Mi     Regardless of what's happening     with the coaching staff, [06:21] Mi     we just have faith and follow. [06:23] Mi     Right now, he's our only coach. SIGN    September 23 [06:31] Ot     With so many of you? [06:33] Yu     Yes, sir. [06:34] Ot     Well, it's great that you're willing to help, [06:38] Ot     but what about studying for your exams? [06:41] Ka     It's an important time for you guys. [06:43] Ka     You don't need to go out of your way. SIGN    Happy about alumni coming [06:45] Yu     Of course. [06:46] Yu     But we could use a little break. [06:48] Ot     Well, I can understand that. [06:53] Yu     And I have something to ask you, Coach. [06:59] Ka     It's been three days now. [07:01] Sa     Let's run our hearts out! [07:03] Ka     I know what Zono-san said, [07:04] Ka     but the final tournament is starting soon. [07:08] Is     Hey! [07:10] Is     Stop walking so slow, first-years! [07:12] Is     Run! [07:14] Is     I'll wait ten seconds! [07:16] Is     One! Two! [07:21] Ma     Jun-san! [07:22] Ma     And why are so many third-years here? [07:27] Is     Stop asking questions! [07:27] [SONG] On-screen     Everyone forced to sit [07:30] Is     You were walking like a bunch     of turtles to practice! [07:34] Mi     And now you show up? [07:36] Mi     When did you second-years     become such big shots? [07:41] Ry     Your performance in the group     stage was just horrendous, [07:45] Ry     so we came to bully you. [07:49] Is     You guys don't have guts! [07:52] Is     We'll hit you guys a thousand hits      for practice every day! [07:54] Is     Prepare yourselves! [07:55] SS     What?! [07:58] Ot     The retirement game? [08:01] Yu     Yes. [08:02] Yu     Could we do that soon? [08:07] Ot     Soon as in when? [08:09] Ot     We usually do it in October or November     after the fall tournament. [08:14] Ot     The third-years are busy with     college stuff before then. [08:17] Ka     You just need to wait a month for the game. [08:20] Ka     Why do you want to rush it? [08:22] Ka     Give me a reason. [08:27] Yu     We have something we want     to tell the underclassmen. [08:32] Yu     What we learned from you. [08:34] Yu     What we learned after retiring. [08:37] Yu     Including the technical aspects. [08:39] Yu     We want to teach them     through playing baseball. [08:46] Ka     You sound like you want a practice     game with the current team. [08:51] Ka     The retirement game is usually     a celebration for you guys. [08:54] Oc     A farewell gift. [08:57] Yu     We'll gladly take a practice game. [08:59] Yu     This is the only thing     we can do for them right now. [09:09] Ot     Yuki... [09:11] Ot     What you can do for them? [09:13] Ot     Do you... [09:15] Oc     I guess he must know     about the coach quitting. [09:21] Is     Get moving, slowpokes! [09:24] Yu     The third-years all want this game. [09:30] Yu     We came to this conclusion together. [09:33] Yu     It doesn't need to be a farewell gift. [09:36] Yu     We want to help the team. [09:48] Oc     I don't like it when the students     have overly strong wills. SIGN    9/19 (Sun) Round 2 9/20 (Mon) Final 9/27 (Mon) Drawings for Final Tournament [09:55] Ka     We have the drawings for     the final tournament on Monday. [09:58] Ka     This weekend is the only time to do it. [10:02] Oc     Oh? [10:03] Ka     Can you get your touch back in two days? [10:05] Yu     That's more than enough. [10:07] Yu     Some of us haven't stopped exercising. [10:10] Ka     You want a serious game     with the underclassmen? [10:16] Yu     Yes, sir. Thank you. [10:18] Yu     Thank you for your time. [10:20] Yu     I'll let the others know. [10:25] Ot     Yuki... [10:27] Ot     Are you sure about this? [10:30] Ka     Collectively, they wanted to do this. [10:33] Ka     If it's the third-years' request, [10:36] Ka     I can't just ignore it. [10:39] Ot     I see. [10:41] Ot     Well, of course. [10:43] Ot     The kids you trained for three years     are being so sincere. [10:50] Ot     And I'm sure they're doing     this for you, Coach. [10:56] Oc     The kids really like him. [10:59] Oc     Most of the kids I trained [11:01] Oc     never came back after they retired. [11:08] Oc     I'm jealous. SIGN    September 26 [11:13] C1     What's happening today? [11:16] C2     I don't know. [11:17] C2     An intrasquad game? [11:19] Ka     I'll be the umpire today. [11:21] Mi     You're in charge of the team today. [11:25] Ka     Don't overthink it. [11:27] Ka     Just do what you can the best you can. [11:32] C1     They're wearing formal uniforms, too. [11:34] C2     Is it already the retirement game? [11:37] Mi     Are you serious, Coach? [11:39] Mi     We have the drawings tomorrow. SIGN    Third-year Team Coach Chris Yu Takigawa [11:46] Ch     We'll do sacrifice and     squeeze bunts, if we need to. [11:51] Ch     Keep that in mind. [11:54] Ku     So this is why they've been     coming to practice lately. [11:58] S1     They weren't just coming to torture us. [12:01] Mi     But does it mean the coach     asked the third-years to do this? [12:07] Mi     Are we seriously that helpless? [12:11] Is     Hey! [12:12] Is     You'd better go all out! [12:13] Is     We're not holding back     just because you're in season. [12:16] Is     We're going all out! [12:18] Is     If you slack off, I'll kill you! [12:21] Mi     J-Jun-san... [12:29] Sa     I get to play...     the amazing third-years? [12:34] Sa     I have to play! SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years [12:44] Ku     I jammed it! [12:56] Ta     He can hit that? [13:01] S1     Ryosuke! [13:05] S2     Nice! [13:07] S3     Ara-Iba! [13:10] Ry     Nice one. [13:12] S1     That felt good! [13:13] S1     First time in a real game! [13:15] Ka     They're looking really good. [13:18] To     That would normally be a hit. [13:20] Ka     They're having a lot of fun. [13:22] To     Look at Tanba-san. [13:24] To     He looks so serious. [13:31] (Flashback) 31     I can't quit baseball like this. [13:34] (Flashback) 31     Can you? [13:42] C1     He roared! [13:44] C1     In a retirement game! [13:45] C2     Three for three     against the current team! [13:47] Is     Nice pitch, stupid! [13:49] Ma     Good job, Tanba! [13:50] Ry     You're in the zone! [13:53] Ry     After retiring. [13:56] S1     Nice, Tanba! [13:58] S2     Showing no mercy on the kids! [14:00] Ot     He's pitching well! [14:02] Ot     If only this had happened during summer. [14:05] Re     He passed his college admission test, too. [14:08] Re     So I'm excited to see how much [14:11] Re     he'll grow. [14:14] Mi     Looks like they're not holding back. [14:17] Mi     We can't lose to the retired old men. [14:22] Mi     Let's go! [14:23] SS     Yeah! SIGN    Let me play! [14:27] Sa     I have to play! [14:30] C1     Furuya! [14:31] C2     You've got this! [14:33] S1     I have to face Furuya     after a two-month break? [14:37] S2     Hey! Third baseman's defending deep! [14:39] S2     Not worried about a bunt? [14:41] Mi     You have a problem in your early game. [14:44] Mi     You've got the coach watching right here. [14:46] Mi     Let's get this right. [14:50] Ka     Is this the game you wanted to play? [14:55] Ka     You pitch all out without     even trying to pace yourselves. [15:03] S1     Wow! [15:05] S1     So this is Furuya's pitch. [15:06] S1     But it's not as fast as... [15:13] Um     Out! [15:14] Ry     I thought he'd rely more on power, [15:18] Ry     but it looks like he's learned     his lesson from the last game. [15:27] Ry     Though I won't let you fix it so easily. [15:32] Um     Ball four! [15:33] C1     How many pitches was that? [15:35] C2     Like, twelve? [15:36] C1     Wow! [15:39] Fu     This is difficult. [15:42] Ry     Have you been practicing     your pick-offs? [15:46] Is     Hey, you sure you have time     to worry about the runner? [15:51] Mi     We're facing big hitters now. [15:53] Mi     Any easy pitch, and you'll pay the price. [16:00] Is     What the hell is this? [16:07] Is     Just like I imagined, you idiot! [16:09] Is     I've always wanted to smack away      your stupid high ball! [16:15] Is     That's a double! [16:18] C1     The third-years are showing up! [16:20] C2     And the next batter is... [16:25] Ku     J-Jun-san. [16:27] Ku     You guys are way too into this game. [16:29] Is     Of course we are, stupid! [16:31] Is     We came to give you a wake-up call. [16:33] Ku     A wake-up call? [16:35] Ku     Normally, we have the retirement     game after the fall season. [16:41] Ku     Sorry we look so hopeless. [16:43] Ku     Did the coach ask you for this game? [16:47] Is     Why would the coach ask us? [16:51] Is     We asked the coach for this game. [16:54] Is     To play a game against you guys. [17:04] C1     A strike with a splitter! [17:06] C2     One out and runners on second and third. [17:08] C2     Maybe Furuya's getting pumped     from the pressure! [17:10] Is     Take him out, Tetsu! [17:14] S1     Wow! This match-up... [17:18] S1     It's exciting to watch. [17:22] C1     Another splitter! [17:24] Ry     Coming on strong despite me being on third. [17:27] Is     Looks more like he's running away to me. [17:30] C1     The count's 1-2. [17:32] C1     When's he gonna bring out his fastball? [17:37] S1     No way! Three splitters in a row? [17:44] C1     Into the center! [17:46] C2     Runner from third scores! [17:48] C3     From second, too! [17:49] S1     Stop! [18:00] Is     Oh? [18:01] Is     Is that Tojo? [18:03] Is     Nice shoulder. [18:05] Is     Didn't he used to be a pitcher? [18:07] Is     Don't give up! [18:09] Is     Don't give up playing pitcher! [18:12] Ma     Did you know it was coming?     The third splitter. [18:16] Yu     No. My body just reacted. [18:19] Ma     Just reacted? [18:22] Ma     That's not helpful for me, at all. [18:25] Ka     It wasn't a bad idea, [18:27] Ka     but you rushed it a little. [18:30] Mi     Yes, sir. [18:31] Mi     It would've been nice if it     had been lower, too. [18:46] Ka     Masuko. [18:49] Ka     Did you get fat? [18:54] Ma     I can't stop eating carbs! [18:57] C1     He jammed it, but it's going deep! [19:01] C2     Second run! [19:03] C3     The third-years are good! [19:05] Is     Let's go! [19:06] C1     The two-hole gets on base,     and the three-hole makes a chance. [19:10] C1     The cleanup hits an RBI, [19:13] C1     and the five-hole adds a run. [19:14] Ma     I need to eat less. [19:17] C1     This is how you score. [19:21] C2     It's like they're showing     the underclassmen how to do it. [19:26] Sa     Hey! [19:27] Sa     Pitcher, wanna switch? [19:30] Ot     Furuya's early game is still looking weak. [19:33] Re     The third-years aren't easy to shut down, [19:37] Re     but it did all start with     the walk he gave up. [19:41] Oc     It's not a serious problem. [19:43] Oc     You could say every pitcher     has a weak early game. [19:47] Re     I'm sure he has a clearer     understanding of his problem now. [19:58] Um     Strike! Batter out! [20:01] Ma     Yeah! Nice pitch! [20:03] Ma     Good job, Furuya! [20:06] Fu     Every single time. [20:08] Fu     I'm not getting better. [20:10] Ha     He's upset at himself. [20:14] (Flashback) Mi     Let's switch gears!     One run at a time! [20:17] (Flashback) Ka     Let's get on base first! SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years [20:22] (Flashback) Ku     Wait, [20:24] (Flashback) Ku     why would you do that? [20:29] (Flashback) Is     This is the only thing we can do right now. [20:33] (Flashback) Is     If it'll help you guys improve,     we'll gladly come help you practice. [20:42] Ku     Quitting after the fall? [20:44] Ku     Coach? [20:47] Ku     What the hell? [20:51] Sa     Damn! I want to pitch. [20:55] Sa     Why are you so quiet,     Kuramochi-senapi? [20:58] Sa     We're down by two runs! [21:00] Sa     We need to cheer from the dugout! [21:06] Sa     Is something wrong? [21:13] (Flashback) C1     A runner with no outs! [21:15] C2     How did Miyuki hit without a runner? [21:18] Mi     "How?" [21:19] C1     Step it up! [21:20] C2     The third-years don't practice anymore! [21:27] Yu     Nice hit. That was clean. [21:29] Mi     Thank you. [21:30] Mi     I wanted to hit the curveball     early on in the game. [21:34] Mi     But I'm still not as good as you, Tetsu-san. [21:38] Mi     I'm not even sure I'm doing     a good job as a captain. [21:45] Mi     Whoa, there. [21:48] Yu     Don't show it, no matter     how rough it is. [21:54] Yu     If you look lost, the team will be lost. [23:35] Mi     I get that you can't think straight     after finding out about the coach, [23:38] Mi     but the third-years are giving us their best. [23:41] Mi     The least we can do is pay them     respect and answer in kind! [23:43] Ku     I don't like how you made it     sound like it was your idea, [23:46] Ku     but we just have to do it! [23:48] Sa     I'm back on the mound again. [23:49] Sa     How useful am I to the team right now? [23:52] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     Guiding Light. SIGN    Guiding Light [23:55] Mi     Now, let's take down the third-years     with everything we have! 74 - Guiding Light Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Is     I got it! [00:06] Is     Yeah! [00:06] Yu     One out, Tanba! [00:08] Ry     Pretty good. Nice pitch! [00:11] Ta     Yes! I beat Furuya! [00:17] Mi     Zono! [00:18] Mi     Aren't you up next? [00:20] Ma     I-I'm sorry! [00:26] Ma     What the hell? [00:30] Ma     He didn't tell us anything! SIGN    Guiding Light [02:11] C1     A double play? [02:13] C2     What a waste. [02:14] C2     So much for no outs and a runner on first. [02:17] Is     Just what we ordered, idiots! [02:20] Is     You guys really trying to score? [02:22] Is     I'm not feeling any pressure from you guys! [02:24] Ry     Yeah. [02:26] Is     Playing you guys is easy! [02:31] Mi     Can't say a single thing back, can you? [02:33] Mi     You're so out of it. [02:35] Ku     Miyuki! [02:40] Ku     Did you know about it? [02:44] Mi     Know what? [02:53] Ka     What are you doing?     Get out onto the field! [02:57] Mi     Yes, sir! We'll be right out. [03:01] Mi     Let's go. [03:04] Ma     What's wrong with you? [03:06] Ma     It doesn't bother you? [03:08] Ma     You actually knew, didn't you? [03:11] Mi     What? Of course not. [03:13] Mi     But I thought maybe     that could be the case, [03:16] Mi     since the new assistant coach     isn't from this school. [03:22] (Flashback) Oc     I don't switch out the ace,      no matter what. SIGN    Just connected the dots [03:25] Fu     Oh! [03:27] Fu     That's what he meant. [03:30] Mi     In any case, we can talk about this later. [03:33] Mi     Let's focus on the game right now. [03:35] Mi     The third-years went out of their way for us. [03:45] Ma     After the fall... [03:48] Ku     ...he's quitting? [03:51] S1     That's why the third-years [03:54] S1     moved their retirement game? [04:00] Ma     What can we do as the current team? [04:05] Ku     How do we make it up     to the coach and the third-years? [04:14] Sa     Does this kind of stuff happen often? [04:19] Ka     Well, it's definitely not a rare case. [04:22] Ka     Especially from schools like ours     that aim for nationals. [04:27] Ka     What took so long? [04:28] Mi     I'm sorry. [04:30] Sa     We're just first-years. [04:33] Sa     To be honest, [04:35] Sa     I'm not sure how to process this. [04:38] Sa     But I know one thing for sure. [04:43] Sa     I haven't... [04:46] Fu     I haven't... [04:49] SF     ...been acknowledged by him yet. [04:56] Mi     Okay! [04:57] Mi     Last one! [05:00] (Flashback) Yu     Don't show it, no matter how rough it is. [05:04] (Flashback) Yu     If you look lost, the team will be lost. [05:07] (Flashback) Yu     What you say, what you do... [05:10] (Flashback) Yu     Your teammates see everything. [05:14] (Flashback) Yu     Don't ever forget that. [05:17] (Flashback) Yu     You have to guide the team. SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years [05:26] Is     Let's do this! [05:28] Is     These guys all look asleep, [05:31] Is     so give them a wake up call, Sakai! [05:33] S1     All right. [05:34] Is     Especially the pitcher! [05:36] Is     He can't even throw where he wants! [05:39] Is     Let's kick him off the mound! [05:42] C1     This is a game for the third-years, [05:45] C1     and they're really showing up. [05:47] C2     It's like they're the ones in season. [05:50] Is     Crush those whippersnappers! [05:52] Ry     Whippersnappers? [05:55] Mi     Furuya! [05:57] Mi     Don't worry about pacing! [06:00] Mi     Just go all out! [06:03] Mi     These guys aren't easy to take out. [06:07] Mi     So don't worry about pacing, [06:09] Mi     and just throw the best pitch you can! [06:12] Ot     What? [06:14] Ot     He wants him to go all out? [06:16] Oc     Well, that's new. [06:20] Mi     Let's crush these third-years by force! [06:28] Mi     We're gonna be doing     some head-to-head face-offs, [06:32] Mi     so be sure to pick up     all the hits over there! [06:37] Ku     Are you nuts? [06:39] Ku     Furuya's going crazy! [06:41] Ku     You're gonna turn him     into another idiot! SIGN    The original idiot [06:44] Sa     That's right! [06:45] Sa     Give us more precise and witty     instructions like a true captain would! [06:49] Is     Bring it on, Miyuki! [06:51] Is     We'll take you on! [06:54] Is     Don't knock yourselves out     with a bunch of walks! [07:15] Ta     U-Unbelievable. [07:18] C1     Two strikeouts in a row. [07:20] C2     No one got on base this inning! [07:23] Is     So this is Furuya's real fastball. [07:26] Ry     This game's getting interesting. [07:28] Ku     Are you guys dumb? [07:30] Ku     Those were mostly right down the middle! [07:32] Ku     Furuya, put away your aura! [07:34] Ku     You're not gonna keep     pitching like this, are you? [07:37] Mi     Of course we are. [07:38] ---     Huh? [07:39] Ku     It's not gonna work against     the top of their lineup! [07:42] Ku     It's too reckless! [07:44] Mi     But... Isn't it exciting? [07:52] Mi     I know it's not easy finding out     about the coach right now, [07:56] Mi     but we're in the middle of a game. [07:59] ---     Let's go! [08:00] Mi     The third-years are giving us their best. [08:03] Mi     The least we can do is pay them     respect and answer in kind! [08:19] S1     Two outs! [08:21] Mi     I think it'll be difficult     to hit off Tanba-san today. [08:26] Mi     We need to target one pitch and     swing offensively until we're cornered. [08:30] (Flashback) Ka     Don't overthink it. [08:32] (Flashback) Ka     Just do what you can the best you can. [08:35] Mi     If we get a runner, [08:36] Mi     we'll need to follow up     to get into scoring positions. [08:39] Mi     Let's do what the coach tells us every day. [08:47] Um     Strike! Batter out! [08:51] C1     Tanba's answering with strikeouts, too. [08:53] C2     He's on a roll! [08:55] C3     Against his underclassmen. [08:56] Is     You idiot! [08:58] Is     Why couldn't you do that during the summer? [09:00] Is     I can't believe your leg cramped! [09:03] Ta     I was just thinking that, too! Damn it! [09:06] Ry     It's only been three innings, though. [09:08] Mi     Let's switch gears! [09:09] Mi     We'll catch up slowly! SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years SIGN    Bottom of 3rd     2 Outs     Runner on 1st [09:18] Ma     Furuya! Runner! [09:25] Ry     He's a little too focused on the batter. [09:29] Ku     No way. [09:31] Ku     He's going head-to-head     against Tetsu-san, too. [09:38] S1     Smack it, Tetsu! [09:40] S2     You've got this, Furuya! [09:42] Mi     Give me the pitch you got Todoroki with. [09:45] Mi     If you can pitch it low, we've got this. [09:49] Ku     Runner! [10:01] S1     He struck out Tetsu-san! [10:04] Sa     No way, Furuya! It was a fluke! [10:06] Ka     Wow! Nice and low! [10:06] [SONG] On-screen     Jammed     a grounder     to third [10:08] Ka     Best pitch today! [10:10] S1     Yeah! [10:11] C1     That's his fifth strikeout this game! [10:14] C2     He's been going full throttle     since the second inning! [10:18] Yu     The splitter flashed for a second there. SIGN    Smile [10:23] [SONG] On-screen     Heated [10:23] Mi     Thank goodness going all out     worked in our favor. [10:27] Mi     He could've completely destroyed himself     with walks if we weren't lucky. [10:32] Ka     All right! [10:32] Ka     We're back to the top of the lineup. [10:34] S1     Let's do this, Kuramochi! [10:36] Ot     The first and second-years     are looking energetic now. [10:38] Re     Looks like Furuya-kun's pitching     has revitalized the team. [10:41] Oc     He's always been that level of player. [10:45] Mi     Kawakami, Sawamura! [10:47] Mi     Make sure you guys can go in at any time! [10:51] Fu     I'm getting switched? [10:52] Ka     Okay— SIGN    I'm ready! [10:54] Sa     I can go now! [10:56] Mi     Relax! [10:58] Mi     It's not every day you get to     experience such a thrilling lineup. [11:01] Ku     Hey. [11:02] Ku     I understand Kawakami, but Sawamura, too? [11:06] Sa     Don't look so disappointed. SIGN    Ignore [11:09] Sa     Good job! [11:10] Sa     Good job, buddy! [11:13] Mi     Yeah. [11:14] Mi     I want him to experience this. [11:17] Mi     He needs it for the future. [11:24] Mi     This summer break, [11:26] Mi     nothing was going right, [11:29] Mi     and my worries only grew by the day. [11:34] Mi     But finding out about     the coach made things easier. [11:41] Mi     Let's win this fall. [11:46] Ma     What are you saying? [11:48] Mi     We don't have the     tournament schedule yet, [11:51] Mi     and maybe it'll just put     more pressure on the team, [11:55] Mi     but if we win in the fall, [11:58] Mi     we'll go to the invitational. [12:08] Mi     I don't know if the coach     or the school decided it, [12:15] Mi     but if we make nationals, [12:18] Mi     he can't quit. [12:31] C1     There it is! [12:32] C2     Kuramochi, nice batting! [12:36] Ku     Damn! He's nuts. [12:38] Mi     Let's follow up! [12:41] (Flashback) Mi     ...but if we make nationals, [12:45] (Flashback) Mi     he can't quit. [12:47] S1     Win? [12:50] Ma     It's not that easy. [12:54] Sa     Nationals? [12:57] Yu     Steal! [12:59] Mi     After all the pickoffs? [13:01] Mi     No way! [13:05] Ku     Are you serious? [13:08] Ku     Do you know just how hard [13:11] Ku     and narrow the path is? [13:16] Ku     It's way easier said than done. [13:19] Ku     You should know that! [13:25] Um     Safe! [13:26] S1     Nice steal! [13:28] C1     Wow! A dive. [13:31] C2     Nice move, Kuramochi. [13:33] Oc     His speed is useful. [13:42] Ku     Damn! [13:43] Ku     I don't like the feeling that     Miyuki is telling us what to do, [13:48] Ku     but we don't have a choice. [13:50] Ku     We've gotta do it! [13:53] C1     Kominato, follow up! [13:55] (Flashback) Ha     It's our first and last chance     to make nationals together. [14:00] (Flashback) Ha     I want to go to nationals. [14:03] Ha     I wanted to go with my brother. [14:07] Ha     That goal is impossible now, [14:14] Ha     but I'll go... [14:17] Ha     ...in his stead! [14:25] C1     Wow! He caught it! [14:29] Ku     That was close. [14:35] Ry     You thought you had me? [14:37] Ry     It's not that easy. [14:43] S1     One out! One out! [14:49] Um     Strike! [14:51] C1     Another strikeout! [14:55] S1     Two outs! [14:56] S1     Nice pitch, Tanba! [14:59] Mi     Yeah, it was a really good pitch, [15:02] Mi     but you've gotta swing the bat. [15:06] S1     Damn it! [15:15] Mi     Man... [15:17] Mi     His fastball's really fast today. [15:24] (Flashback) Mi     But no matter what     breaking ball you throw, [15:27] (Flashback) Mi     it's the fastball     that brings it to life. [15:29] (Flashback) Mi     Please don't ever forget that. [15:34] Mi     He's cornered, and he's smiling. [15:37] Mi     Now, let's take out our bigmouth [15:40] Mi     second-year. [15:42] Ta     With this! [15:48] (Flashback) Mi     Following the same path as a fastball, [15:50] (Flashback) Mi     it drops right in front of     the batter like a sinker. [15:56] Mi     To be honest, [15:57] Mi     I didn't think it would be this amazing     until I caught it personally, [16:00] Mi     Tanba-san. [16:02] Ta     Damn! He saw it coming. [16:11] Is     Damn it! [16:13] Ku     Yeah! [16:14] C1     That's a run! [16:17] C2     Miyuki got an RBI single! [16:19] C3     The first and second-years     are coming back! [16:23] Ku     The game's just getting started! [16:27] Fu     You've got this, Furuya! [16:28] S1     Let's go! [16:30] Mi     Thank goodness I hit that. [16:33] Mi     I would've been a laughingstock, otherwise. [16:40] Is     Don't get cocky from a single run! [16:43] Is     We're not that easy! [17:00] Um     Out! [17:01] S1     Nice! [17:02] C1     Kominato's always at the right place. [17:04] C2     They held the three, four,     and five-holes with one run. [17:08] S1     Nice pitch! [17:10] S1     Sawamura, let's drop the pace a little! [17:14] S1     He doesn't know if he'll even get to pitch. [17:19] (Flashback) Mi     If we win the fall,     we'll go to the invitational. [17:25] Ta     All right! [17:26] Ry     Nice work. [17:29] Sa     Going back in... [17:32] Sa     ...since I walked off that day. [17:36] Sa     As I am now, [17:40] Sa     how useful am I to the team? [17:47] (Flashback) Ch     You've only known to pitch offensively, [17:51] (Flashback) Ch     but this was the pitch     I actually wanted you to learn. [17:57] Sa     Kariba, let's go! [17:58] S1     We're doing more? SIGN    Top of 7th SIGN    Bottom of 8th [18:29] C1     Kawakami shut down     the seventh and eighth innings! [18:31] C2     Looks like he's fully back! [18:33] Mi     Not even close. [18:35] Mi     The outfielders are still doing     a lot of the work. [18:38] Mi     In the end, he walked Tetsu-san, too. [18:42] Mi     There's a difference between pitching low [18:44] Mi     and running away. SIGN    Switched at bottom of fifth SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years [18:50] C1     They're just one run short after eight innings. [18:53] C1     Not bad against the third-years. [18:55] C2     Furuya and Kawakami are holding down     the third-years to three runs. [18:59] C1     I don't mean to compare, [19:01] C1     but we don't have the explosive     lineup like last year's, anymore. [19:13] To     A home run! [19:15] Ka     There it is! [19:16] Ka     Zono-senpai's much-awaited hit! [19:20] Ry     You had to give it away, didn't you? [19:24] Ka     He's running so fast! [19:27] Ku     Calm down, Zono! [19:29] Is     About time you hit like yourself. [19:32] Is     You don't need to hit     to the right all the time. [19:35] Is     Just swing the bat. [19:38] Is     You're not like me. [19:41] Is     You're a pull hitter. [19:44] Is     Why are you more surprised than anyone? [19:49] Is     Stop crying! [19:53] Ka     Nice batting, Zono-senpai! [19:55] Ku     We've tied the game! [19:56] Ku     Let's turn this around! [20:00] Mi     Sawamura. [20:02] Mi     You're in next inning. [20:05] S1     You got your chance,     thanks to Zono-senpai's home run. [20:09] Mi     I'm not gonna ask for any     inside pitches today. [20:13] Mi     Let's focus on the outside. [20:21] Mi     I just want to know one thing. [20:25] Mi     As you are now, [20:27] Mi     are you useful or not? [20:34] Um     Three outs! Change! [20:37] Is     We've still got it! [20:43] Mi     Now, let's do this. [20:49] C1     They're bringing out Sawamura now? [20:52] C2     He may be an important southpaw, [20:54] C2     but he's the one     who wrecked the Yakushi game. [21:00] Mi     Chris. [21:04] Ha     Eijun-kun, we've got your back! [21:07] Ku     Focus on the first batter, Sawamura! [21:09] Ma     One at a time! [21:12] Sa     Calm down. [21:13] Sa     I've never had a large     repertoire to begin with. [21:17] Sa     There're only a few things I can do. [21:21] Sa     But... [21:23] Sa     ...that doesn't mean I can't do anything. [21:26] Yu     Coach! We're switching players! [21:31] Yu     You guys had better be ready, too. [21:33] S1     Of course. [21:35] S2     We're ready any time. [21:36] Is     We're deploying all of our lethal weapons! [21:39] Is     You'd better be ready, Sawamura! [21:42] Mi     Go take him out! No mercy! [21:44] Ch     Yeah. Thanks. [21:51] Is     Chris for pinch hitter! Take that! [22:01] Sa     Chris-senpai! [23:35] Mi     Sawamura. [23:36] Mi     Giving him the best pitching you can do [23:39] Mi     is the only way you can repay him. [23:41] Ch     Standing in the box     made me realize, once again, [23:44] Ch     what kind of pitcher you are. [23:46] Sa     Chris-senpai. [23:47] Mi     It doesn't matter     who we have to face. [23:49] Mi     We're aiming for one thing     and one thing only. [23:51] Mi     And everyone's ready to take the first step. SIGN    In Pursuit [23:55] Sa     Next time on Ace of the Diamond:     In Pursuit. SIGN     SIGN     75 - In Pursuit Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:17] Sa     Chris-senpai! SIGN    In Pursuit [01:52] Is     Can Sawamura go all out against Chris? [01:57] Ry     Even without this being a retirement game, [01:59] Ry     he must have special feelings     for this match-up. [02:01] Is     Yeah. [02:02] Is     Chris is the one who got him     to where he was this summer. [02:07] Is     He's his teacher. [02:16] Ka     Chris-senpai. [02:19] (Flashback) Ch     I believe he'll turn this around and     come out even stronger in the end. [02:24] (Flashback) Ch     That's the kind of guy he is. [02:27] (Flashback) Ch     Isn't he? [02:35] Mi     Without an opportunity like this, [02:37] Mi     you guys wouldn't be able to go all out. [02:40] Mi     Sawamura. [02:43] Mi     The only way to repay him [02:46] Mi     is to show him your best pitching possible. [03:05] Sa     I learned how stupid I was... [03:10] (Flashback) Ch     But that moving fastball     is the quality that defines you. [03:17] (Flashback) Ch     Hone your moving fastball. [03:20] Sa     ...and how inexeperienced     I was as a pitcher. [03:25] (Flashback) Ch     Be patient, and aim for the top. [03:28] (Flashback) Ch     You still have a long road ahead of you. [03:31] Sa     And you taught me all that. [03:44] Ch     I swung late? [03:52] Ch     It's harder to see from the box. [03:54] Mi     It's pretty much right     down the middle, though. [03:59] Ch     It's not even 130 km per hour, [04:01] Ch     but I'm swinging late. [04:10] Ch     Standing in the box has made     me realize, once again, [04:14] Ch     just what kind of pitcher you are. [04:17] Ch     You don't need to say anything. [04:21] Ch     Your pitches speak for themselves. [04:36] Um     Ball! [04:39] Ka     W-Wasn't that pretty good for Sawamura? [04:43] Ku     Nice pitch! [04:44] Ku     That was a good one! [04:46] Ha     The umpire's a little strict. [04:50] Mi     If you can judge that pitch, [04:52] Mi     then I give up, Chris-senpai. [04:58] Ch     No. [05:01] Ch     I just couldn't swing. [05:08] Sa     That... [05:10] Sa     That feeling... [05:18] Is     He's pitching away a lot. [05:21] Ry     Yeah. [05:22] Ry     Looks like Miyuki's asking for them. [05:25] Ot     He's not throwing to the inside, [05:27] Ot     but Chris is struggling to hit. [05:30] Re     He has a unique pitch. [05:34] Re     He got shut down against Yakushi, [05:37] Re     but against other teams,     he did a good job. [05:43] Oc     But he can't throw inside, right? [05:47] Oc     So by process of elimination, [05:50] Oc     that just leaves the outside, [05:53] Oc     but he needs much better control. [06:02] Sa     Again. [06:04] Sa     I need to feel that again. [06:06] Ch     There's no point in a lucky away pitch. [06:10] Ch     If you want to get me out, [06:12] Ch     then throw that pitch once more. [06:17] Sa     I need to focus on just one thing. [06:20] Sa     Focus only [06:25] Sa     on my fingertips. [06:32] (Flashback) Ch     High and inside goes right     into a righty's chest. [06:36] (Flashback) Ch     And in contrast, [06:37] (Flashback) Ch     low and away passes by     the farthest point from a batter's eyes. [06:55] (Flashback) Ch     If you can precisely control your pitches, [06:58] (Flashback) Ch     no batter will be able to touch them. [07:03] (Flashback) Ch     You've only known to pitch offensively, [07:06] (Flashback) Ch     but this was the pitch     I actually wanted you to learn. SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years [07:53] Ka     Sawamura! [07:54] Ka     That's it! Nice pitch! [07:55] S1     Two outs! Two outs! [07:58] S2     It's hard to see when he's releasing. [08:02] Sa     Focus only [08:05] Sa     on my finger tips. [08:13] Um     Out! [08:14] Sa     Yes! [08:21] ---     He says what? [08:27] Ka     He didn't give up any runs this inning! [08:30] Mi     He's not controlling every pitch perfectly yet, [08:32] Mi     but he's able to find a good pace     with outside pitches only. [08:37] Oc     He's pitching outside to lefties. [08:40] Oc     Since he completes his arm swing, it's pretty... [08:44] S1     That pitch felt really far away. [08:47] S2     I guess it's hard to hit on your first time. [08:51] Ch     Do you see the effectiveness     of pitching away? [08:56] Ch     By combining the in and away, [08:58] Ch     you have more ways to mix and match. [09:03] Ch     Once you get your inside pitch back, [09:07] Ch     you'll be much better. [09:11] C1     In the end, it was a tie. [09:14] C2     Nice game! [09:15] C3     Good game, guys! [09:16] Sa     I see. [09:18] Sa     It's already over. [09:22] Sa     I wanted to pitch a little more. [09:26] Sa     Before I forget this feeling. [09:31] Yu     Let's go line up. [09:40] Ka     Not yet! [09:44] Ka     The game's not over yet. [09:47] Ka     Some of the third-years     haven't played yet. [09:51] Ka     We've come this far. [09:53] Ka     Let's play it all out. [10:01] Yu     Coach. [10:03] Yu     We asked for this game on such short notice, [10:07] Yu     yet you're thinking about all of us. [10:13] Sa     Extra innings? [10:14] Sa     Can I pitch more? [10:16] Mi     Yeah. [10:17] Mi     Maybe the coach wanted     to see you pitch more. [10:20] Mi     Or maybe not. [10:24] Sa     General! [10:26] Sa     It is an honor! [10:28] Fu     Not fair. [10:29] Yu     Okay! [10:31] Yu     The pinch hitters will stay and defend, [10:33] Yu     and we're switching out everyone else. [10:35] Is     Oh, we switched Tanba out, too. [10:39] Is     I guess that means I'll have to pitch. [10:43] Ry     Everyone, warm up your shoulders. [10:46] Is     What? You think I'll give up a hit? [10:49] Ry     No, I don't think you'll throw strikes. [10:52] Mi     Can you go? [10:56] Ch     Yeah. I want to go. [11:02] Mi     Chris-senpai. [11:04] Mi     Kaneda and Kawashima,     you should warm up, too. [11:07] SS     Okay! [11:09] Yu     Don't do anything rash. [11:10] Ry     Sorry about the pitcher. [11:13] Is     Chris is going to catch for me? [11:15] Is     I'm going all out, then! [11:17] Ch     That's good to hear, [11:18] Ch     but don't give away any walks. [11:20] [SONG] On-screen     Wanted to pitch to Chris [11:21] Mi     Give it up. [11:24] Is     I'll put an end to this game, [11:26] Is     so you'd better be prepared! [11:27] SS     Let's go! [11:30] Ku     Jun-san, can you throw strikes? [11:33] Is     Where there's a will, there's a way! [11:37] C1     Isashiki's pitching? [11:38] C2     Seriously? [11:40] S1     Calm down, Isashiki! [11:41] S1     He's provoking you! [11:42] Is     I am calm, stupid! [11:44] Sa     Pitcher's short-tempered! [11:46] Sa     Be ready to dodge! [11:48] Is     What did you say? [11:50] Re     Looks like the players are     enjoying the extra innings. [11:53] Ot     Yes. [11:56] Ot     The first-string players aren't     the only members of the team. [12:00] Ot     This is what Coach Kataoka has always said. [12:05] (Flashback) Ka     I won't sacrifice the team     just for Furuya alone. [12:11] Ka     I want to take them to nationals. [12:18] Ch     Last one! [12:19] Ka     He's not a man of many words, [12:22] Ka     but behind his demonic front, [12:24] Ka     he cares deeply for     every player on the team. [12:29] (Flashback) Ka     Practice was tough. [12:31] (Flashback) Ka     Competition was fierce. [12:33] (Flashback) Ka     Pain and frustration followed     you everywhere you went. [12:38] (Flashback) Ka     But you didn't quit. [12:42] (Flashback) Ka     You stuck with me till the very end. [12:47] (Flashback) Ka     Don't ever stop... [12:50] (Flashback) Ka     ...making me so proud. [13:09] Re     The third-years came back for     the coach and the underclassmen, [13:14] Re     and the underclassmen responded     with their best performance. [13:18] Re     It was none other than you     who made the team like this, [13:24] Re     Coach Kataoka. SIGN    First, Second-Years     Third-Years SIGN    September 27 SIGN    Tokyo High School Baseball     Fall Tournament Drawings SIGN    Drawing Lots SIGN    Maekura High School, Number 29. [14:11] A2     Two strong teams are playing     each other in the first round. [14:15] A3     I hope all the strong teams go over there. [14:18] A4     Unlike summer, there's no     east or west in the fall, [14:23] A4     so it's not unlikely to see national-level schools play each other first. [14:27] A5     It's all about the luck of the draw. [14:30] A4     Look! [14:32] A4     It's Yakushi! [14:35] A5     They still haven't lost, right? [14:37] A5     And they beat Seido, too? SIGN    Yakushi High School, Number 41. [14:44] A2     41? [14:46] A3     Are you serious? [14:48] Mi     Whatever bracket we get [14:51] Mi     or whoever we play, [14:54] Mi     it doesn't matter. [14:57] Mi     We just aim for one thing. [15:04] Mi     And everyone's ready     to take the first step. [15:43] Yu     We used to come here every day, [15:46] Yu     but it feels so different now. [16:03] Mi     Thank you for today! [16:05] SS     Thank you! [16:08] Is     I heard you guys weren't doing well, [16:11] Is     but you played pretty well. [16:12] Is     I'm relieved. [16:14] Ry     Though we won in the end. [16:17] Mi     Oh, please. [16:18] Mi     We just didn't want to leave     a bad taste in your mouths. [16:22] Ry     You've learned to talk big. [16:24] Mi     We're still lacking as a team, [16:28] Mi     but we'll just do what we can individually. [16:36] Is     Looks like it was worth having this game. [16:54] (Flashback) Is     You're not the only one... [16:56] (Flashback) Is     ...having a tough time. [17:01] (Flashback) Yu     If I can't do it every day, [17:04] (Flashback) Yu     then I can't survive here. [17:19] Yu     Practice never lies. [17:22] Yu     Those words speak the truth, [17:25] Yu     and I have no regret for playing at Seido. [17:29] Yu     But baseball is competitive, [17:31] Yu     and in a game, you either win or lose. [17:35] Yu     There's no in-between. [18:03] Yu     Don't lose... [18:05] Yu     ...like we did. SIGN    First, Second-Years Third-Years SIGN    Third-years rule, stupid! SIGN    Drawing Lots [18:52] Mi     So long as everyone dreams to go there, [18:56] Mi     it'll never be easy. [18:58] Mi     Everyone is practicing [19:01] Mi     to win. [19:25] Mi     Even so... SIGN    Learn today Devote Every Moment [20:11] Sa     Yeah! [20:12] Sa     I'm first! [20:14] Fu     See you there. [20:16] Sa     Furuya! No! [20:18] Sa     Stop! [20:23] Ha     I'll see you there. [20:24] Sa     Harucchi? SIGN    Practice makes     permanent [21:36] Mi     Even so, we... [21:52] Mi     Let's go! [21:53] SS     Yeah! Season 2 1 - Howling In the Summer Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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... Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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!! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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? Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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! Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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 Act II 1 - Beyond the Dream Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:07] Narrator     Only a handful of teams [00:10] Narrator     are allowed to stand on that ground. [00:15] Narrator     It's a field that all teams     dream about and respect. [00:20] Narrator     Koshien Stadium. [00:22] Nobu     Ei-chan, good luck! [00:33] @Miyuki     Great pitching is something created by the     pitcher and catcher working in unison. [00:40] @Sawamura     Miyuki Kazuya. [00:42] @Sawamura     Meeting him... [00:44] @Sawamura     completely changed my high     school baseball career. [01:04] @Miyuki     Nice pitch. [01:19] @Yuki     One more ball. [01:22] @Yuki     Please... [01:27] @Yuki     Coach. [01:28] @Sawamura     Captain Yuki, Isashiki-senpai, [01:31] @Sawamura     Masuko-senpai, and Ryosuke-san... [01:34] @Sawamura     Our team entered the summer tournament     with those incredible upperclassmen. [01:41] Announcer     Seido has last year's champions     Inashiro against the wall! [01:46] Announcer     One more out and they're     headed to Koshien Stadium! [01:50] Kuramochi     We can do it! [01:51] Sakai     We're going... [01:52] Tanba     to win! [01:52] Isashiki     We're winning this thing! SIGN    Hanshin Koshien Stadium [01:55] _All     We're going to that field! [02:10] _Umpire     Hit by pitch! [02:28] @int_Isashiki     This can't be happening! [02:29] @int_Isashiki     Make it stop! [02:31] @Sawamura     In the championship game against Inashiro... [02:34] @Sawamura     We were one out away from     playing at Koshien Stadium. [02:37] @Sawamura     But my pitch hit a batter,     which tied the score. [02:40] @Sawamura     Then we gave up the lead and     it was a walk-off loss. [02:44] @Sawamura     We missed that ticket to nationals. [02:48] @Furuya     I don't want any more memories like this. [02:56] @Furuya     As the game ended, [02:58] @Furuya     all I could do was watch from the bench. [03:05] @Furuya     With more power... [03:08] @Furuya     If I had more power... [03:15] @Furuya     I won't let anyone take     me off the mound again. [03:25] @Furuya     I will become this team's ace. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [03:36] @Sawamura     What does it mean to play     at Koshien Stadium? [03:42] @Sawamura     What is at that field? [03:51] Isashiki     I don't know. [03:53] Isashiki     I don't know why you're asking... SIGN    High School Baseball Invitational [03:59] Isashiki     but who would work hard to     go somewhere anyone can go? [04:04] Isashiki     We try because it's hard. [04:07] Isashiki     It's a dream because it's     hard to make it reality, right? [04:11] Isashiki     What's at Koshien Stadium?     Don't make me laugh. [04:16] Isashiki     If you want to know, go see it for yourself. [04:19] Isashiki     Idiot. SIGN    Seido Homei [04:26] @Sawamura     We overcame a grueling fall     East Tokyo Tournament, [04:29] @Sawamura     winning numerous difficult games, [04:31] @Sawamura     and earned a spot at the invitational. SIGN     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9     Kuramochi Tojyo Kominato Miyuki Furuya Shirasu Kanemaru Yamaguchi Aso [05:00] @Sawamura     I'm here. [05:03] @Sawamura     I'm standing on this field. [06:42] @int_Sawamura     This dirt.. SIGN    Seido          Homei [06:45] @int_Sawamura     The stands... [06:47] @int_Sawamura     The smells... [06:52] @int_Sawamura     The air is nice at Koshien Stadium. SIGN    Number 18      Sawamura Eijun (second-year) [07:01] @int_Sawamura     You tried to hog this all     to yourself, Furuya. SIGN    Twitch SIGN    Number 1     Furuya Satoru (second-year) [07:05] @Furuya     I pitched the whole time. SIGN    Twitch [07:11] _Fan     He's got good balance. [07:13] _Fan     Is he a southpaw pitcher? [07:14] _Fan     It looks like he's smiling. [07:17] @int_Sawamura     This is how chapter 2 of the     Sawamura Legend begins! [07:22] @int_Sawamura     It slipped! [07:32] [SONG] _Sign     Plop [07:41] _Fan     He's red! His face is red! [07:43] _Fan     He's red all the way to his ears! [07:45] _Fan     You're right! He's bright red! [07:48] _Fan     You can see how red he is from the stands! [07:50] _Fan     It's okay! That doesn't count!     We'll pretend we didn't see it! [07:53] _Fan     Get back up! [07:54] _Fan     He stood up defiantly for some reason! [07:57] _Fan     Don't let it get to you, #18! [08:00] _Fan     Hey, he's moving! [08:02] _Fan     It's not too late to     rethink your life, kid! [08:07] _Fan     How many deep breaths is he gonna take? [08:10] _Fan     Hurry up and pitch! [08:13] Narrator     Koshien Stadium, the spring invitational. [08:18] Narrator     It's a tournament where 32 teams selected [08:22] Narrator     from each prefecture and     regional competition. [08:27] Narrator     Last fall, Seido High School     won the Tokyo Tournament [08:32] Narrator     and earned a ticket to Koshien Stadium     for the first time in seven years. [08:36] @Harucchi     Two outs, Eijun-kun! SIGN    Number 4     Kominato Haruichi (second-year) [08:38] @Kanemaru     Sawamura, we'll forget     about the walk you gave up! SIGN    Number 15     Kanemaru Shinji (second-year) [08:42] @Tojyo     Stay focused on the batter! SIGN    Number 8      Tojyo Hideaki (second-year) [08:44] @int_Sawamura     I know! [08:46] @int_Sawamura     I know what to do! [08:59] @Yamaguchi     Steal! [09:00] @int_Sawamura     He's stealing a base! [09:08] Umpire     Out! [09:10] _Fan     He threw it right to his feet! [09:12] _Fan     He was stealing it perfectly! [09:17] Narrator     That guy rises up again! SIGN    Number 2, Captain      Miyuki Kazuya (third-year) [09:21] _Fan     1.83 seconds. [09:24] _Fan     I see why they're eyeing     him for the draft! [09:27] _Fan     His shoulder is as good as they say! [09:29] _Fan     That means he's a good batter, too. [09:32] @Harucchi     You let him steal. [09:33] @Kuramochi     Too many steals. [09:35] @int_Miyuki     That start... [09:37] @int_Miyuki     Did he pick up a habit from     the Jingu Tournament? [09:40] Coach     They shouldn't be allowed     to have a catcher like that! [09:45] @int_Miyuki     When facing a team that frequently     makes it to Koshien Stadium... [09:48] @int_Miyuki     you can't take your eye off them. SIGN    Seido          Homei [09:54] gu     It's the bottom of the eighth. [09:55] gu     Seido High has given up two hits and one run. [09:58] gu     There's now a runner on first. SIGN    Number 6     Kuramochi Yoichi (third-year) [10:12] ---     That's three outs! [10:13] gu     Nice cheetah! [10:15] gu     That shortstop Kuramochi moves well. [10:18] gu     He's fast and balances his body well. [10:21] gu     I wonder how his batting will improve. [10:24] gu     Nice cheetah! [10:25] gu     Nice cheetah, You-san! [10:31] Announcement     Seido High School is making a substitution. SIGN    Seido     Homei [10:36] Narrator     In the bottom of the ninth,     Seido High School scored another run [10:39] Narrator     and sent in a pinch hitter. [10:42] Narrator     He was in the first string last year [10:44] Narrator     but after falling into a big slump,     he was pulled off the starting lineup. [10:48] Narrator     Maezono! [10:49] gu     Oh, yeah! [10:52] gi     He's letting Maezono-kun bat. [10:55] gi     The bench gets excited when he gets a hit. [10:57] gi     The team must be hoping     he'll get back into a rhythm. [11:01] gu     Yeah. [11:02] _Fan     Zono, get this done! SIGN    Number 3      Maezono Kenta (third-year) [11:13] gu     Yeah! [11:16] Narrator     It's a high fly ball to the second baseman! [11:19] gu     Damn it! [11:21] gu     His swing isn't bad. [11:24] gu     It's just his timing. [11:27] gu     It's the last inning! Let's wrap this up! [11:31] gu     Homei isn't just going to let us win. [11:35] gu     Remember to be aggressive     while you're defending. [11:39] all     Yes, sir! [11:44] gu     The team's emotions affect how they play. [11:48] gu     Those watching the game can feel them, too. [11:52] gu     You aren't just the team representing Tokyo. [11:56] gu     You're here on behalf     of all baseball players. [12:01] gu     It's not enough to enjoy the game. SIGN    Seido High School Coach      Kataoka Tesshin [12:04] gu     Go and experience the totality of baseball. [12:09] gu     Let's go! [12:11] all     Yeah! [12:15] gu     As we players battle on the ground... [12:18] gu     ...our every action excites     the crowd in the stands. [12:22] gu     And as their cheers reach us... [12:25] gu     ...they raise our spirits, too! [12:35] gu     No matter what team we face... [12:37] gu     ...we never intend to lose! [12:40] gu     We will be the top team in the nation! [12:48] Narrator     Game over! [12:50] Narrator     Homei hung on well, but Seido High School     has taken this first-round game! [12:55] gu     Yes, yes, yes! [12:57] gu     Yeah! SIGN    Seido     Homei SIGN    Lip     Sync [13:29] gi     He throws really well,     but he didn't finish the game. [13:34] gu     The ace, Furuya-san? [13:35] gu     They probably wanted to give     the other pitchers some field time. [13:42] gu     Sawamura Eijun... SIGN    New First-Year      Yui Kaoru [13:44] gu     They'll need him if they want     to be national champions. SIGN    New First-Year      Yuki Masashi [13:56] gu     Changing pitchers in the     seventh inning with two outs. [13:59] gu     That was a shrewd call. SIGN    New First-Year      Okumura Koshu SIGN    New First-Year      Seto Takuma [14:02] gu     Maybe they knew how many     pitches he would throw. [14:08] _Fan     Good game! [14:10] _Fan     Win the next game, too! [14:12] gu     We're at nationals to restore     our school's reputation. [14:17] gu     This victory begins Seido High     School's run to becoming champions. [14:24] gu     At least it should have. [14:26] TV     From today's second game, [14:28] TV     Seido High School from Tokyo will     be advancing to the second round. [14:33] Gu     It feels like they forced the other team     down, instead of just protecting their lead. [14:39] Gu     They're a really strong team. [14:43] Gu     Hey, are you watching, Masamune? [14:46] Gu     We might be facing their     pitcher in the third round. [14:49] Gu     They threw some nasty pitches     during the Jingu Tournament. [14:52] Gu     Especially that pitcher Furuya― [14:54] Gu     Hmph. [14:55] Gu     The guy who ran away from Hokkaido, right? [14:58] Gu     He's nothing. [15:02] Gu     Renji. [15:03] Gu     Gather the players from their rooms. [15:06] Gu     Yes, sir. [15:08] Gu     Masamune. [15:10] Gu     You're the relief pitcher tomorrow. [15:13] Gu     Start warming up in the     bullpen in the first inning. [15:19] Gu     Where's Kengo? [15:20] Gu     He is resting in his room. [15:22] Gu     This is no time for laying down. [15:25] Gu     Have him do some exercises before dinner. [15:27] Gu     We don't want to drop out in the first round. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki Coach      Nitta Kozo [15:31] Gu     We'll fight with our best players tomorrow. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki Number 1     Hongo Masamune (second-year) [15:47] Gu     To be honest... SIGN    Seido (Western Tokyo) Day 5, Game 2 Homei (Oita, Kyushu) Daishi Academy (Nagano, Northern Shinetsu) Day 5, Game 3 Terumi (Fukui, Northern Shinetsu) Kyomadai Fujimaki (Northern Hokkaido) Day 6, Game 1 Toyoda (Aichi, Toyoda) [15:50] Gu     I still didn't know anything... SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kyomadai Fujimaki [15:56] Gu     about what it means... [15:59] Gu     to play on this field. [16:02] Gu     No, I could have pitched more. [16:10] Gu     My second year of high school [16:13] Gu     began at the Koshien Stadium. [16:21] Gu     Furuya's incredible. [16:22] Gu     Hm? [16:23] Gu     Here, look at this. [16:24] Gu     Whoa! SIGN    Monster Level SIGN    Furuya [16:26] Gu     He's in this paper, too. [16:28] Gu     Wow. [16:33] Gu     If you're interested, just pick one up. [16:36] Gu      [16:38] Gu     What about Sawamura?! [16:40] Gu     Where do they mention     the fiery relief pitcher Sawamura?! [16:42] Gu     Nowhere, idiot! [16:45] Gu     And he's over there sleeping! [16:48] Gu     You're not a little kid. SIGN    Number 13      Seki Naomichi (third-year) SIGN    Number 7      Aso Takeru (third-year) [16:49] Gu     Keep it down, Sawamura. [16:54] Gu     Whoa, coffee! [16:56] Gu     What is that grown-up look     you have, Aso-senpai? [16:59] Gu     Yeah, he's the type who grows up on vacation. [17:02] Gu     You don't even drink canned coffee usually! [17:05] Gu     We have practice this afternoon, right? [17:05] Background      SIGN    Number 10     Kawakami Norifumi (third-year) SIGN    Number 9      Shirasu Kenjiro (third-year) [17:06] gu     Yeah, but only for two hours. [17:10] gu     Where's Zono? [17:11] gu     He went to the park to practice his swing. [17:13] gu     He starts early. [17:15] gu     Maybe we should join him. [17:17] gu     Tojyo, what do you want to do? [17:19] gu     I'll go later. There's not enough space. [17:23] gu     How'd you sleep, Miyuki? [17:25] gu     Not that well. [17:27] gu     Part of it is that we aren't playing today. [17:30] gu     It just felt like a waste to sleep. [17:33] gu     I know what you mean. [17:35] gu     Some of the team went back to     Tokyo, so sleeping just seems... [17:38] gu     Right! [17:39] gu     There are TV programs that     don't air in Tokyo, too. [17:42] gu     Yeah, exactly! [17:43] Background     Did you see that one commercial? [17:43] gu     They're getting along really well. [17:44] Background     The one with Hirapa? [17:45] gu     It's a Koshien miracle! [17:50] _Sign     Tournament Day 6,     Game 1 SIGN    Kyodai Fujimaki          Toyoda [17:53] Narrator     Komadai Fujimaki leads by two. [17:56] Narrator     They're taking out their     starting pitcher, Midorikawa. [17:59] _Fan     He's finally out! [18:05] Narrator     The young monster who heated up     the summer is taking the mound! [18:09] Narrator     Hongo Masamune! [18:12] Narrator     He wears the ace number, and is     returning to Koshien Stadium! [18:16] _Fan     Hongo-kun! [18:17] _Fan     Masamune! [18:19] gu     They swing at low pitches. [18:22] gu     Be ready from the first pitch. [18:26] (Flashback) gu     This is the first round     toward successive championships. [18:28] (Flashback) gu     What kind of pitches do you expect to throw? [18:31] (Flashback) gu     I don't really expect anything. [18:34] (Flashback) gu     Huh? [18:35] (Flashback) gu     Well, are there any teams     you have your eye on? [18:38] (Flashback) gu     No. [18:42] (Flashback) gu     Why'd you give those non-committal responses? [18:45] (Flashback) gu     Don't treat this as a chore. [18:48] (Flashback) gu     Can't you be a little more cooperative? [18:51] (Flashback) gu     You need the media on your side     to succeed at Koshien Stadium. [18:56] (Flashback) Flashback     Masamune, are you getting enough to eat? [18:58] (Flashback) Flashback     You still look thin. [19:01] (Flashback) Flashback     Go gain some weight! [19:03] (Flashback) Flashback     No, a pitcher has to be able to run! [19:05] (Flashback) Flashback     Do you have a girlfriend? [19:06] (Flashback) Flashback     We're counting on you next year, too! [19:08] (Flashback) Flashback     Any goals? [19:08] (Flashback) Flashback     Only thinking about winning again? [19:12] (Flashback) gu     Raise your awareness [19:14] (Flashback) gu     to that of a championship     pitcher at Koshien Stadium. [19:25] gu     They annoy me. [19:27] gu     Every single one of them. [19:42] gu     I'm the one playing baseball! [19:54] _Fan     There it is! [19:55] _Fan     His last resort, the split! [19:59] gu     Enough from the peanut gallery. [20:11] Narrator     Swing and a miss! [20:13] Narrator     Three strike outs in a row! [20:17] _Fan     Yeah, that's the stuff! [20:19] _Fan     That's what I came to see! [20:20] _Fan     Did you see how he looked on the mound? [20:23] _Fan     So intense! [20:25] _Fan     A monstrous sixteen-year-old! [20:27] gu     The air sure has changed. [20:29] gu     He's in a class all his own. [20:31] gu     I've been following him since last year! [20:34] _Fan     Hongo! [20:35] _Fan     Masamune! [20:36] gu     Getting all excited over low pitches. [20:38] gu     Idiot. [20:42] gu     We don't know what will happen next. [20:49] gu     The champions of last year's summer     tournament and Jingu Tournament. [20:53] gu     Komadai Fujimaki. [20:54] gu     He pitched just as well     as Narumi as a first-year. [21:00] gu     His pitches were hitting the high 140s. [21:03] gu     Are they fighting? [21:06] gu     Hongo Masamune... [21:09] gu     He's the same year as you two. [21:11] gu     Masamune Hongo! [21:17] gu     He may not be Sawamura,     but he gets people excited! [21:20] gu     With players like that     all over the country... [21:25] gu     If things go as expected,     they'll reach the third round. [21:27] gu     And they'll be facing... [21:30] gu     They were the last wall     that stood in Mei's way last year. SIGN    Narumiya's     Power     Runs     Out SIGN    Four     Pitcher     Relay SIGN    Extra 14th Inning     Three Pinch Hitters SIGN    Kyomadai     Coach     Nitta SIGN    Calls it     like he     sees it [21:39] gu     There's no better opponent     to measure our strength against. [21:48] gu     Let us avenge Inashiro's loss, Cap! [21:52] gu     We need to win the second round first. [21:54] gu     Keep it down, idiot! [21:55] gu     Eijun-kun, do you know where we are? [22:00] gu     I'm on fire! [22:01] gu     Could you sit down? [22:02] gu     We're gonna get complaints. [22:05] gu     We're gonna win! [22:07] gu     Shut up. SIGN    "Beyond the Dream" [22:13] gu     "Beyond the Dream." SIGN    Nice pitch, Furuya! SIGN    You're looking better, but don't get overconfident! SIGN    If you just look at the speed gun and ignore the batter, you'll regret it! SIGN    I'm not looking at it. SIGN    They acknowledge each other SIGN    and try to improve themselves. SIGN    Eijun-kun and Furuya-kun make good rivals. SIGN    Worry not! If your pitching gets weird, I'm ready to take your place! SIGN    That won't happen. SIGN    Shut up. SIGN    Next time on Ace of Diamond Act II SIGN    Next episode "I Want to Stand Up Soon" SIGN    "I Want to Stand Up Soon." SIGN    Let's win the national title! 2 - Wanna Take The Mound Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] ---     Hanshin Koshien Stadium [00:09] MC     It's the eighth day of     the spring invitational at Koshien Stadium. [00:12] MC     Several powerhouse schools     have been sent home, SIGN    Seido Nihon Shono [00:14] MC     while the next generation of     players display their skills. [00:17] MC     One pitcher among them threw     a 171 km/h pitch in the first round [00:21] MC     and made a name for himself! [00:36] Fan     There! 154! [00:38] Fan     On the very first pitch! [00:39] Fan     The sound it made was just sick! [00:40] Fan     What is that guy?! [00:42] Gu     You look relaxed today. [00:44] Gu     I guess you're getting used to pitching here. [00:47] MC     Seido High School's second-year ace,     Satoru Furuya, [00:51] MC     creates another monster legend     in Koshien Stadium! [00:55] Gu     154... [00:57] Fan     That's insane! [00:59] Fan     Satoru Furuya... [01:00] Fan     And he's a stud, too! SIGN    Bottom of the 3rd SIGN    Seido          Nihon Shono [02:40] Gu     His pitches are nuts. [02:51] Gu     Ball! [02:53] Gu     Ball! [02:54] Gu     He's having trouble controlling his pitches. [02:57] Gu     The batters are crowding the plate. [02:59] Gu     There was that hit-by-pitch     in the last inning. [03:03] Gu     Still, standing there with those     blazing fastballs takes guts. [03:15] Gu     Even Furuya's pitches     can't overwhelm their swings. [03:20] Gu     Give them an easy one,     and it'll disappear! [03:27] Gu     Out! [03:29] MC     Three outs! [03:31] MC     Two runners left on base! [03:32] MC     Nihon Shono couldn't score off     Furuya this inning, either! [03:37] Gi     He was throwing too hard in the first inning,     maybe because he was focusing on speed, [03:41] Gi     but he seems to have settled into a rhythm. [03:43] Gu     Yeah. [03:44] Gu     His low pitches are looking good. [03:47] Gu     He's also mixing in splitters and sliders. [03:50] Gu     And Miyuki-kun's game calling isn't letting     the powerful Shono zero in on any pitches. [03:56] Gu     He's facing a powerhouse school trying     various means to break through, [04:00] Gu     but he's been able to pitch     the way he wants with confidence. [04:05] Gu     With his thin frame, he had     a rough time in the summer. [04:10] Gu     He gained more experience after     receiving the ace number in the fall. [04:16] Gu     And now, at Koshien Stadium, [04:19] Gu     Furuya-kun may grow even more. [04:25] Gu     Nice pitching, Furuya! [04:28] Gu     You're looking good,     but don't let your guard down! [04:30] Gu     Nabe-san says the second time through     the order is when things really get tough! [04:34] Gu     If you just watch the speed gun and ignore     the batters, you'll get into trouble! [04:39] Gu     I'm not watching it. [04:40] Gu     Yes, you were! [04:42] Gu     You were all happy during the first inning! [04:44] Gu     I'm not watching it anymore. [04:45] Gu     Even Miyuki-senpai's getting on my case.     Can you two give it a rest? [04:48] Gu     Because you were so pleased with yourself! [04:51] Gu     Drop it. Let's get going. [04:53] Gu     Don't worry! [04:54] Gu     If your pitching goes off the rails,     I'm here to relieve you! [04:56] Gu     It won't! [04:59] Gu     Shut up. [05:00] Gu     They're talking to each other more now.     Especially Furuya. [05:04] Gu     They had the same training     schedule in the off-season. [05:08] Gu     And they're not just bickering. [05:10] Gu     They're even exchanging information     about the other team. [05:12] Gu     Okay, all ready! [05:14] Gu     Go swing on the first pitch! [05:15] Gu     You struck out on your last at-bat, [05:17] Gu     so he'll try for a first-pitch strike.     Knock it out of the park! [05:21] (Flashback) Gu     Furuya! [05:24] (Flashback) Gu     You have the ace number now, [05:27] (Flashback) Gu     but I'm going to take it. [05:33] (Flashback) Gu     I won't let you. [05:35] Gu     Each acknowledges the other [05:37] Gu     while still trying to improve. [05:40] Gu     Eijun-kun and Furuya-kun make good rivals. [06:09] Gu     Only one hit from seven at-bats. SIGN    Haruichi Kominato     Koshien Record     7 at-bats, 1 hit [06:14] Gu     I need to do better. [06:19] MC     He swings at the first pitch! [06:21] MC     Cleanup Miyuki gets a two-base hit! [06:25] Gu     The first pitch was a curve ball,     as I expected. [06:28] Gu     He expected that. SIGN    Seido          Nihon Shono [06:31] MC     Top of the fourth, with a     runner on second and one out. [06:33] MC     Seido has a chance to take the lead. [06:45] MC     It's gone! [06:47] MC     It's a two-run homer into left field! [06:50] MC     A rocket from a true slugger! [06:52] MC     Satoru Furuya is exploding at Koshien! [06:55] Fan     This'll be on the front page! [06:57] Fan     That's his ticket to stardom! [06:58] Gu     That was just a fluke. [07:00] Gu     Even so, it was great. [07:03] Gu     Man, Seido's Furuya is a monster. [07:06] Gu     Satoru Furuya? [07:07] Gu     Did you hear that he's from Tomakomai? [07:10] Gu     Really? Then why's he in Tokyo? SIGN    Seido          Nihon Shono [07:14] MC     Seido High School added one run     in the top of the seventh, [07:17] MC     and then Kawakami took the mound for Furuya. [07:21] MC     Furuya went to play left field. [07:23] MC     Shocked [07:25] MC     So Coach Kataoka is swapping     Kawakami in as pitcher. [07:29] MC     He wants Furuya rested for tomorrow's match. [07:38] MC     He connects! [07:39] MC     It's an RBI hit into short left field! SIGN    Seido          Nihon Shono [07:42] MC     A hit and a walk bring Shono     within two runs of Seido! [07:46] Gu     You look so nervous, and your     pitches have nothing in them. [07:49] Gu     You're pitching at Koshien Stadium. [07:52] Gu     Are you satisfied with this, Nori? [07:54] Gu     Of course not. I'm going to shut them down. [07:59] Gu     I thought so. [08:01] Gu     There's no better stage to pitch your best. [08:08] Gu     Damn it. [08:09] Gu     I don't like Miyuki needing to pump me up. [08:14] Gu     But he's right. [08:19] Gu     I'm pitching... [08:23] Gu     in this grand stadium! [08:30] MC     Out! [08:32] MC     Three outs! [08:33] MC     That was a tough grounder to field! [08:35] MC     The fielders definitely have     reliever Kawakami's back! [08:38] Gu     Nice grab! [08:40] Gu     You can let them hit more, Nori. [08:43] Gu     Okay. I'm good now. [08:50] Gu     Let's go, Shirasu! [08:52] Gu     Time to add another run! [08:54] Gu     Hit, Shirasu! [09:04] MC     Yeah! [09:05] MC     The bottom of Seido's order     hits and scores a run! [09:08] MC     They pull further ahead of Nihon Shono! SIGN    Seido          Nihon Shono SIGN    Bottom of the 9th [09:13] MC     It's the bottom of the ninth. [09:14] MC     Nihon Shono has two outs     and no runners on base. [09:23] Gu     Foul! [09:24] MC     Using every nook and cranny of the plate,     they've backed Shono's lineup to the wall. [09:31] Gu     You're finally pitching like you should be. [09:37] Gu     Okay, Miyuki's mitt is     back to its normal size. [09:42] Gu     Now, let's finish this. [09:55] Gu     Got it! [09:58] Gu     Yes! Nice pitch, Nori-senpai! [10:04] MC     Game over! [10:06] MC     7-3! [10:07] MC     Holding off Nihon Shono, Seido gets     their second win of the tournament! [10:11] MC     Seido High School advances     to the third round! [10:23] Gu     Eijun-kun, your equipment is over there... [10:31] Gu     H-He can't hide his displeasure. [10:35] Gu     Any thoughts on your pitching today? [10:38] Gu     Not really. [10:40] Gu     But you threw a 154 km/h pitch! [10:45] Gu     Eijun-kun, your equipment... SIGN    Ikuei          Yakushi [10:58] MC     It's gone! [11:00] MC     The baseball tears through the wind like     a tracer bullet and lands in the bleachers! [11:05] MC     What terrifying power! [11:06] MC     What a terrifying swing! [11:08] MC     This is Raichi Todoroki,     second-year at Yakushi High! [11:11] Fan     Yet another diamond in the rough! [11:14] Fan     This is why I can never     get enough of the Koshien! [11:17] Gu     Be awestruck! Be starstruck! [11:20] Gu     Pork cutlet for the win! [11:22] Gu     Pork fillet for the win! SIGN    Ikuei (Miyagi)               Yakushi (Western Tokyo) [11:24] Gu     Aren't we amazing? [11:26] Gu     Have you ever seen a father-son pair like us? [11:29] Gu     Quite the free-spirited battle, huh? [11:32] Narration     Yakushi High, with Raichi Todoroki, [11:35] Narration     make waves in their first Koshien appearance. SIGN    Yakushi     (Western Tokyo) [11:47] Background cheering     Mima! Mima! [11:47] MC     That's his third triple today!     He's blazing through the base paths! [11:51] MC     A strong arm, power at the plate, [11:53] MC     and speed that's given him     an OBP of over .800! [11:56] MC     An elite sportsman born to parents     who shone in track-and-field. [11:59] MC     That is Soichiro Mima! SIGN    Nanamagari Tech (Tottori)               Hakuryu (Gunma) [12:03] Gu     He's much less accurate than their starter. [12:07] Gu     We should target his breaking balls. [12:10] Narration     Led by Mima, [12:12] Narration     they disorient their opponents     with the best small ball in the nation... [12:15] Narration     Hakuryu High School. SIGN    Hakuryu     (Gunma) [12:22] Narration     Led by Ikusaburo Kawasaki,     their best pitcher and batter, [12:26] Narration     Seiseisha defeated several strong teams     with their powerful lineup, [12:29] Narration     survived the highly competitive Osaka region, SIGN    Jigen Wakayama (Wakayama)               Seiseisha (Osaka) [12:32] Narration     and are well on their way to the finals. SIGN    Seiseisha     (Osaka) [12:39] Narration     Dual aces Sakama and Sasaki control the game, [12:43] Narration     while the cleanup Yamaki leads the team. SIGN    Kamijo Academy (Nagasaki)               Yozan (Hiroshima) [12:46] Narration     They're a fresh team from     Kyushu, Kamijo Academy. [12:50] Narration     Will they leave their mark     on this hallowed field? SIGN    Kamijo Academy     (Nagasaki) [12:57] Gu     Strike three! [12:59] Gu     Nice pitch, Yuto! [13:01] Gu     Kazuto, nice lead! [13:05] Gu     We did it! SIGN    Yamamori Academy (Yamanashi)               Sarashina Sogo (Chiba) [13:06] Gu     We're in the quarterfinals! [13:08] MC     One brother roars from the pitcher's mound [13:11] MC     while the other's mitt catches     his powerful pitches! [13:14] Narration     Sarashina's lineup was no match     for the perfectly synchronized [13:18] Narration     twins of Yamamori Academy. [13:20] Narration     The Kotari brothers have     no gap in their teamwork. SIGN    Yamamori Academy     (Yamanashi) [13:32] MC     It's gone! [13:33] MC     Two home runs in two at-bats! [13:35] MC     Once again mercilessly displaying     his incredible power [13:39] MC     is strongman Makoto Shiba! [13:41] MC     He's making waves here at Koshien Stadium! SIGN    Urashima Academy (Saitama)               Yoshinaga (Tokushima) [13:44] Narration     Yoshinaga High won the high-scoring game     against the powerhouse Urashima Academy. SIGN    Yoshinaga     (Tokushima) [13:57] MC     Swing and a miss! He's struck him out! [13:59] MC     This game is over! [14:01] MC     Komadai Fujimaki overwhelms Shobi High     by a score of 10-0! [14:06] MC     While he only pitched as a reliever,     he used his 150 km/h-plus fastball [14:10] MC     to strike out seven batters     in a row, ten in total! SIGN    Terumi (Fukui)          Komadai Fujimaki     (Southern Hokkaido) [14:12] MC     Masamune Hongo, the second-year ace     said to be the best of his generation, [14:16] MC     delivers a pitching masterclass! [14:20] Narration     Winners last summer,     and in the fall Jingu Tournament, [14:24] Narration     the champions, Komadai Fujimaki. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki     (Southern Hokkaido) [14:33] MC     Their ace, Furuya,     is skilled with bat and ball, [14:35] MC     and even pros are keeping an eye     on their catcher, Miyuki. SIGN    Seido (Western Tokyo)               Nihon Shono (Niigata) [14:39] Gu     That really flew. [14:41] Gu     Did it feel good? [14:43] Narration     Having survived the warzone of Tokyo, [14:45] Narration     they look to return to their glory days... [14:48] Narration     Seido High School. SIGN    Seido     (Western Tokyo) [14:53] [SONG] ---     Kamijo Academy     (Nagasaki) SIGN    Seiseisha     (Osaka) SIGN    Yamamori Academy     (Yamanashi) [14:57] [SONG] ---     Yakushi     (Western Tokyo) SIGN    Hakuryu     (Gunma) [15:01] [SONG] ---     Yoshinaga     (Tokushima) SIGN    Seido     (Western Tokyo) [15:06] [SONG] ---     Komadai Fujimaki     (Southern Hokkaido) [15:11] Narration     After eight days SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kamijo     Academy SIGN    Seiseisha SIGN    Yamamori     Academy SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Yoshinaga SIGN    Komadai     Fujimaki [15:13] Narration     and countless fierce, harsh battles, [15:16] Narration     the quarterfinalists of the     Spring Invitational come together. SIGN    Magazine Sports [15:22] ---     Spring Invitational Quarters Decided [15:23] [SONG] ---     Mima Speeds Toward the Top [15:25] [SONG] ---     Seiseisha's Kawasaki Looks to Become Best in Japan     "I want to make the coach into a man!" [15:27] [SONG] ---     "The food in our hotel is way too good!"     Koshien Leads to a Power Up! [15:27] [SONG] ---     Yakushi's Raichi Todoroki     Faces Yamamori Academy's Kotari Brothers [15:29] [SONG] ---     Furuya's First Flies 120m     Great Hitter Too!     Power Slugger [15:31] [SONG] ---     He hit 154 km/h!     Seido High Furuya SIGN    Morning of the Game SIGN    Fourth Game of the Day     Clash!! [15:45] Gi     Whoa! There are a lot more     people than yesterday. [15:49] Gi     They've all come to see us? [15:51] Gi     It's funny. This hotel's pretty far     from the ballpark. [15:55] Gu     Ah. [15:56] Gu     You really stole the show. [15:59] Gu     Your displeasure's showing. [16:00] Gu     Is there anyone you admire     or aspire to be like? [16:05] Gu     Polar bears. [16:06] Gu     Huh? [16:07] Gu     Polar bears? [16:09] Gu     Huh? You turned away     Todansha's people, too? [16:13] Gu     I did. There were too many reporters,     so I put a cap on the interviews. [16:18] Gu     Wow, that's a shame. [16:20] Gu     Players need to get used to the media. [16:22] Gu     You should throw him to the wolves. [16:25] Gu     What good is the Koshien     if you don't bask in the spotlight? [16:29] Gu     Uh, but he has a game today. [16:32] Gu     The fourth one, right? [16:34] Gu     He's not the kind of guy     to let it go to his head. [16:38] Gu     And he's getting better     with every appearance. [16:43] Gu     Wanna see? [16:46] Gu     Again, your displeasure's showing. [16:48] Gu     Given that this is the Koshien,     Sawamura and Kawakami can't complain. [16:53] Gu     Why not let Furuya handle     today's game by himself? [16:58] Gu     Yes, that's right. [17:02] Gu     Prioritize the players in good form. [17:05] Gu     That's an ironclad rule to follow     if you want to last in the Koshien. SIGN    The Night Before the Game [17:18] TV     Hokkaido's harsh terrain and weather     gives the players mental strength. SIGN    Congrats to Seido on making the quarters! [17:22] TV     Common sense dictates you can't     practice in the snowy winter. [17:25] TV     But they ignore that     and do drills atop the snow. SIGN    The Koshien War SIGN    Drills on Snow [17:28] TV     Last summer, they brought Hokkaido     its first championship. [17:33] TV     Riding that wave, they won     the Jingu Tournament in the fall, too. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki Coach     Kozo Nitta SIGN    The Young Giant of the North     Masamune Hongo [17:37] TV     Their engine: the second-year ace     from Tomakomai, Hokkaido, [17:41] TV     Masamune Hongo. SIGN    The Birth of a New Beast     Satoru Furuya [17:43] TV     Meanwhile, Satoru Furuya     is also from Hokkaido [17:45] TV     and spent his youth there     all the way through middle school. [17:46] Gu     Oh, there's Furuya. SIGN    The Birth of a New Beast     Satoru Furuya [17:50] TV     But he almost never     got to pitch for his team. [17:53] TV     After graduating, he secured     general admission into a Tokyo high school. [17:58] TV     They're two Hokkaido aces     of the same age, [18:00] TV     and they both throw over 150 km/h. SIGN    Seido High School     Satoru Furuya (2nd Year) SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki     Masamune Hongo (2nd Year) [18:04] TV     Seido High School's Satoru Furuya, [18:06] TV     and Komadai Fujimaki's Masamune Hongo. [18:08] TV     These two will face off tomorrow! [18:11] Gu     Talk about hyping a game up. [18:14] Gu     Right? Things were crazy     when we got back here, too. [18:18] Gu     But the more we learn about Komadai Fujimaki,     the scarier they look. [18:23] Gu     They steal bases like crazy,     and they hit-and-run all the time, too. [18:27] Gu     I hear they score in the first inning     more often than any other team. [18:31] Gu     It's actually kinda creepy     that they don't hit for power. [18:33] Gu     And once they start a rally, they don't stop, [18:36] Gu     so our defense needs to be     on point in the first. [18:39] Gu     Your middle school was pretty close     to Komadai Fujimaki, huh? [18:44] Gu     Do you know any of them, then? [18:48] Gu     You don't, huh? [18:52] Gu     I barely watched any of last year's Koshien. [18:55] (Flashback) Background     Hey! [18:56] (Flashback) Background     We can't see. [18:57] Gu     But I was shocked that     a Hokkaido team beat Inashiro, [19:00] Gu     let alone that it was Komadai Fujimaki. [19:04] Gu     That area not only gets a lot of snow,     but also the ground freezes over. [19:07] Gu     Wow... [19:09] Gu     Then, if Komadai Fujimaki had made waves     in the Koshien before last year, [19:15] Gu     you might've enrolled there instead, huh? [19:22] Gu     Right? [19:23] Gu     If there was a Koshien winner nearby,     why would you come to Tokyo? [19:29] Gu     Oh, but your gramps is in Tokyo, right? [19:34] Gu     I... [19:36] Gu     I believe I only improved     because I came here. [19:41] Gu     And I know I can still get a lot better here. [19:46] Gu     While we're in the Koshien, [19:48] Gu     I'll pitch my best     so we last as long as possible, [19:54] Gu     so I'm counting on your help tomorrow. [20:03] Gu     What have we here?     You've learned to express yourself now? [20:07] Gu     And not just with your aura, but with words. [20:10] Gu     Did all those interviews teach you how? [20:13] Gu     I couldn't say. [20:15] Gu     Take a look around. [20:16] Gu     Nobody knows how to respond. [20:18] Gu     But why? [20:21] Gu     No fielder could help but get fired up     after hearing his ace say those words. [20:27] Gu     It's often said that the Koshien     makes players grow exponentially. [20:33] Gu     And it looks this guy is     totally in the zone now. [20:46] Gu     Two outs, runner on second, [20:49] Gu     and the batter is a slugger in the five-hole. [20:53] Gu     Paint the corners. [20:55] Gu     Even if I walk him,     if I can get the next guy out... [20:58] Gu     It'll be okay! [21:03] Gu     The umpire remains unmoved! [21:06] Gu     But I already accounted for his strike zone! [21:08] Gu     I'll end things with the next batter! [21:14] Gu     Zono, time to switch. [21:16] Gu     Already? [21:18] Gu     Don't complain. [21:20] Gu     It's a public park. [21:21] Gu     Keep your voice down. [21:29] Gu     In my first-round relief appearance,     I walked the first guy I faced. [21:33] Gu     Then I started pitching down the middle     and gave up two hits. [21:36] Gu     It's because I pitched so badly [21:38] Gu     that I had to watch today's game     from the sidelines. [21:44] [SONG] ---     Furuya     A Real Beast [21:48] Gu     Damn it! [21:50] Gu     I wanna hurry up and take that mound already! [21:56] Gu     Tomorrow... [21:58] Gu     Tomorrow, for sure... [22:00] Gu     I wanna help the team with my pitching! SIGN    "Wanna Take The Mound" [22:15] Gu     I wanna hurry up and take the mound! [23:49] Gu     We won't let it end this way. [23:51] Gu     Our ace is pitching just as well as you. [23:55] Gu     No more runs. Not a single one. [23:58] Gu     I won't let you score any more runs. [24:00] Gu     You won't even get on base! [24:02] Gu     As if you big-city pansies [24:04] Gu     could ever stop us! [24:06] Gu     Bring it, punk! [24:09] Gu     Next time on Ace of Diamond Act II, SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Blessed by the Baseball Gods" [24:12] Gu     "Blessed by the Baseball Gods"! [24:14] Gu     Let's win the national title! 3 - Blessed by the Baseball Gods Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Kamijo          Seiseisha [00:15] Announcer     A dramatic walk-off hit! [00:17] Announcer     The team advancing from the first     quarterfinal will be Osaka Seiseisha! [00:22] _Fan     Kawasaki! [00:23] _Fan     Keep going to the championship! [00:25] _Fan     Nice game! [00:26] _Fan     It was close! [00:27] _Fan     Come back in the summer! [00:28] _Fan     Well fought! [00:32] Announcer     The second quarterfinal game between     Yamamori Academy and Yakushi High School [00:36] Announcer     ...will begin at 11:00. [00:39] @Maezono     It was Kawasaki's bat     that won them the game. [00:42] @Shirasu     That was a slider. [00:43] @Kuramochi     Too bad for Sasaki on Kamijo. [00:46] _Guy     Is it cold today? [00:47] _Guy     It hasn't gotten much warmer. [00:49] _Guy     Maybe we won't need any ice. [00:52] @Tojo     How many pitches did he throw? [00:53] @Kanemaru     I'm pretty sure he won't     be pitching tomorrow. [00:56] @Kanemaru     Kawasaki-san looks scary,     but he's got excellent control. [01:01] Sachiko     Guys! [01:03] Sachiko     The bus is here! [01:04] _All     Yeah! [01:08] @Miyuki     Let's get going! [01:09] _All     Yeah! [01:18] Nishi     Two games until the final! [01:21] Nishi     This is when the going gets tough! [01:23] _All     Yeah! [03:02] _Fan     What? Tickets are sold out? [03:04] _Fan     It's cold! [03:05] _Fan     I couldn't sleep last night. [03:06] _Fan     Me, neither! [03:07] _Fan     The games today are crazy! SIGN    Day 9     First base line Third base line     Seiseisha – Kamijo Academy     Yamamori Academy – Yakushi     Hakuryu – Yoshinaga     Seido – Komadai Fujimaki SIGN    Seido     Komadai SIGN    Game 1          Seiseisha 6          Kamijo 5 SIGN    Game 2          Yamamori 2          Yakushi 4 SIGN    Game 3          Hakuryu 7          Yoshinaga 1 [03:10] Announcer     It's time for the much-anticipated fourth game. [03:12] Announcer     Seido from Western Tokyo will face     Komadai Fujimaki from Southern Hokkaido. [03:17] Announcer     The game will begin soon! [03:18] _Fan     Isn't that Todoroki and     Mishima from Yakushi? [03:22] Mishima     Keep it down. They'll know we're here. [03:24] Owada     This is incredible.     The seats are practically full. [03:27] Mine     Yeah. [03:28] _Fan     I really wanna see the two     150-km/h pitchers battle it out! [03:31] _Fan     They both give really bland interviews. SIGN    Seido          Komadai [03:34] _Fan     It had better not rain. [03:35] _Fan     Seido's batting first. SIGN    Seido          Komadai     Fujimaki SIGN    1 SIGN    Kuramochi SIGN    Aku SIGN    2 SIGN    Tojo SIGN    Nishi SIGN    3 SIGN    Kominato SIGN    Taninaka SIGN    4 SIGN    Miyuki SIGN    Aoyanagi SIGN    5 SIGN    Furuya SIGN    Enjo SIGN    6 SIGN    Shirasu SIGN    Hongo SIGN    7 SIGN    Kanemaru SIGN    Habu SIGN    8 SIGN    Yamaguchi SIGN    Eto SIGN    9 SIGN    Aso SIGN    Sasaki [03:37] _Fan     Furuya's starting today, huh? [03:42] Ota     Putting him on the mound first... [03:45] Ochiai     Well, it's not unreasonable. [03:48] Announcer     Komadai Fujimaki will be fielding first. [03:51] Announcer     On the mound is #1, [03:53] Announcer     second-year ace Hongo Masamune,     starting for the first time this tournament. [03:57] Announcer     The catcher is also a     second-year, Enjo Renji. [04:01] _Fan     So we'll get to see the aces face     each other in the first inning! [04:04] _Fan     Coach Nitta knows what we want. [04:06] _Fan     He didn't do it for us! [04:11] Yui     He finally steps up in the quarterfinal. [04:16] Seto     Aren't Coach Nitta's rotations     usually set in stone? [04:20] Seto     Maybe he switched things up for a reason. [04:24] Okumura     He may have been preparing for this match. [04:27] Seto     You mean the quarterfinal? [04:32] Announcer     Coach Nitta from Komadai Fujimaki... [04:34] Announcer     and Coach Kataoka from Seido High School. [04:37] Announcer     Both teams have relied on their deep     pitching relays to make it this far. [04:40] Announcer     The timing of how they swap their pitchers     may decide this game. [04:45] @Tojo     The third baseman's on alert. [04:48] @Kuramochi     Yeah. SIGN    Seido     Komadai [04:49] Announcer     Top of the first inning. [04:53] Announcer     Batting first for Seido High School,     shortstop Kuramochi-kun. [04:58] @int_Kuramochi     This is much better than     making us wait to face him. [05:03] @int_Kuramochi     Either way, [05:05] @int_Kuramochi     we'll have to overcome this pitcher [05:09] @int_Kuramochi     or we have no hope of winning. [05:13] _Umpire     Play! [05:17] Announcer     Here comes the highly awaited first pitch! [05:19] @int_Kuramochi     Well, I did tease drag bunts     in the first and second rounds. [05:25] @int_Kuramochi     But I'm swinging at the first pitch here! [05:31] _Umpire     Strike! [05:36] _Fan     His first pitch is 150 km/h! [05:38] _Fan     All-out already?! [05:40] _Fan     And he put it on the inside corner! [05:42] _Fan     Hongo is incredible! [05:45] @Kuramochi     Well, damn. [05:48] @Sawamura     No, he's swinging just fine! [05:57] _Umpire     Strike two! [05:59] _Fan     Outside corner! [06:00] _Fan     After that inside pitch,     no way he could swing at that! [06:03] _Fan     Incredible! He won't hit anything! [06:05] _Reporter     The way he pitches inside and outside     so naturally is part of his strength. [06:09] _Reporter     He looks wild, but has excellent control. [06:14] Announcer     Now the third pitch! [06:15] Announcer     Will it be a slider? Or something else? [06:18] @int_Kuramochi     A splitter. [06:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Keep your strike zone high in this game. [06:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Got it? [06:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Yes, sir! [06:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Let the low balls go,     even if you're down in the count. [06:34] @int_Kuramochi     It's a fastball! [06:45] Announcer     He goes down swinging! [06:47] Announcer     Ace Hongo takes down lead-off batter     Kuramochi with a splitter! [06:51] _Fan     He swung at a pitch that bounced? [06:53] _Fan     Shows how good his fastballs are! [06:55] @Sawamura     Don, don, don't! [06:57] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [06:59] @int_Kuramochi     They drop so steeply at that speed? [07:05] Todoroki     I wanna hit that! [07:06] Mishima     I wouldn't swing at     an obvious ball like that. [07:10] Announcer     Batting second, center fielder Tojo-kun. [07:13] @int_Tojo     Wow. [07:15] @int_Tojo     And we're in the same year. [07:29] _Umpire     Foul! [07:30] @int_Tojo     My swing's late. [07:40] @int_Tojo     It sank... at that speed? [07:44] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [07:46] @int_Kominato     How does that pitch's arc look? [07:48] Announcer     Batting third, second baseman Kominato-kun. [07:54] int_Nitta     Like he's taking out the stress of not     getting to start until now on the batters, [08:01] int_Nitta     he lets his irritation, worries, frustration, [08:05] int_Nitta     and his anger at me explode. [08:09] int_Nitta     He can express all of his feelings     through his pitching alone. [08:14] int_Nitta     His extraordinary ability     allows him to do that. [08:19] @int_Kominato     The speed... No. [08:21] @int_Kominato     The pressure is so intense. [08:24] @int_Kominato     I wanted to get a hit without     getting to two strikes. [08:31] int_Nitta     He is truly... [08:33] int_Nitta     blessed by the baseball gods. [08:43] @int_Kominato     Three fastballs. [08:45] Announcer     And that's strike three! [08:47] Announcer     He takes down Seido's top three     batters in an incredible start! [08:52] Announcer     He has yet to allow     a run at Koshien Stadium! [08:56] int_Nitta     No one knows the depths of his talent. [09:00] int_Nitta     I'll gladly be the bad guy if     it means helping Masamune grow. [09:09] @int_Sawamura     That's Komadai...     Hongo Masamune's pitching. [09:13] @int_Miyuki     So Kominato couldn't even     get his bat on the ball. [09:17] @int_Miyuki     We need to hit those fastballs     if we hope to score. [09:21] @Kataoka     Miyuki, get us some momentum. [09:24] @Kataoka     Don't be passive. [09:26] Ochiai     If you show weakness, they'll jump on it. [09:28] @Miyuki     Yes, sir! [09:30] @Sawamura     Okay, things are just getting started! [09:32] @Sawamura     Let's stay tight on defense! [09:34] _All     Yeah! [09:35] @Sawamura     Furuya, I think you know,     but get the first batter out! [09:38] @Sawamura     Take them one at a time. [09:43] Announcer     Komadai Fujimaki's ace, Hongo, had an     impressive start in the top of the first. [09:48] Announcer     Now in the bottom, the pitcher who threw [09:51] Announcer     an incredible 154 km/h against Nihon Shono, [09:55] Announcer     Seido's ace Furuya is on the mound. [09:59] Yui     Now it's Furuya-san's turn. [10:05] Seto     How fast will he throw today? [10:09] @Furuya     It's cold today. SIGN    Komadai     Fujimaki SIGN    Aku SIGN    Nishi SIGN    Taninaka SIGN    Aoyanagi [10:13] Announcer     In the bottom of the first inning,     Komadai Fujimaki High School is up to bat. [10:18] Announcer     Batting first, center fielder Aku-kun. [10:21] Announcer     After Hongo's impressive start, [10:24] Announcer     what kind of pitching will we see [10:26] Announcer     from Seido's Satoru Furuya? [10:29] @int_Miyuki     This team likes to swing. [10:32] @int_Miyuki     They'll be looking for a meatball. [10:36] @int_Miyuki     A strong pitch to the outside. [10:39] @int_Furuya     Got it. [10:44] Announcer     Two pitchers from Hokkaido are     battling at Koshien Stadium! [10:55] Announcer     The first pitch is hit     into short left field! SIGN    Seido          Komadai [11:25] Announcer     Komadai Fujimaki has a chance to     extend their first-inning lead. [11:28] Announcer     How will Seido's Furuya     work through this situation? [11:34] Announcer     A strong hit between third base and shortstop! [11:42] @Kominato     Nice, third! [11:43] Announcer     Third baseman Kanemaru makes a great stop! [11:45] Announcer     That's three outs! [11:49] Announcer     Komadai Fujimaki's eighth batter Eto     is out, leaving a runner on base, [11:53] Announcer     and the score remains unchanged. [11:55] Announcer     After giving up two runs in the first, SIGN    Seido          Komadai [11:56] Announcer     Seido's ace Satoru Furuya     has been showing real tenacity. [12:03] Ezaki     After the lead-off batter's base hit, [12:06] Ezaki     they moved the runner to second     with a hit-and-run. [12:08] Ezaki     The third batter walked,     and the fourth struck out. [12:11] Ezaki     The fifth batter, Enjo, got a two-RBI hit     to right-center field. [12:17] Sugi     They scored pretty quickly. [12:20] Ezaki     Even the runner on first made it home     because the return wasn't great. [12:27] Owada     Furuya-kun has settled into a rhythm. [12:30] Mine     Yeah, and the other fielders have his back. [12:33] Mine     His pitches are still erratic, [12:35] Mine     but that's just part of who he is as a player. [12:38] Mine     Miyuki-kun is calling a good game, too. [12:40] Mine     He gave up some runs,     but he's doing his job as the ace. [12:49] Mine     But two runs... [12:52] Mine     Those will be hard to get back. [12:57] Announcer     In the top of the fifth,     Seido High School is up to bat. [13:00] Announcer     Their only time on base was     when Shirasu was walked. [13:03] Announcer     Seido High School has yet     to get a hit off of Hongo! [13:11] @Miyuki     Start with one! [13:12] @Miyuki     Get on base and create     opportunities for the team! [13:15] _All     Yeah! [13:16] Announcer     In the top of the fifth,     Seido High School is up to bat. [13:20] Announcer     Batting fifth, pitcher Furuya-kun. [13:27] @Sawamura     Swing for the fences, Furuya! [13:29] @Sawamura     If you make contact, something will happen! [13:31] @int_Furuya     I'll get back the runs I gave up. [13:37] int_Enjo     This guy can knock it     out of the park, Masamune. [13:47] int_Enjo     Right, he doesn't go easy on anyone. [13:50] int_Enjo     He's the most competitive guy I know. SIGN    Three years ago [13:53] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Game over! [13:55] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Nice, Masamune! [13:56] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Nice game! [13:58] (Flashback) fb_Guy     That's Aoba Middle's Hongo? [14:00] (Flashback) fb_Guy     He's a second-year, right? [14:02] (Flashback) fb_Guy     He's got a bad attitude,     but he's a really good pitcher. [14:04] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Hongo's crazy! [14:06] (Flashback) fb_Guy     But doesn't that other guy pitch faster? [14:09] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Who do you mean? [14:10] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Satoru Furuya at Tomakomai Middle. [14:12] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Oh right, him! [14:14] (Flashback) fb_Guy     The catcher couldn't catch his pitches,     so the game didn't go well. [14:17] (Flashback) fb_Guy     I've never seen anyone pitch like that. [14:19] (Flashback) fb_Guy     Compared to him... [14:21] (Flashback) fb_Guy     But I haven't heard his name lately.     Is he still playing? [14:25] (Flashback) fb_Enjo     Is that guy even real? [14:28] (Flashback) fb_Enjo     Well, if he is as good as they say,     we'll face him eventually. [14:34] int_Enjo     We never faced him in middle school. [14:38] int_Enjo     But last fall, [14:41] int_Enjo     at the Jingu tournament, [14:48] int_Enjo     we saw a closer wearing #1. [14:52] int_Enjo     That was him. [14:54] int_Enjo     Masamune knew the moment he saw him. [15:10] int_Hongo     Have you ever seen... [15:13] int_Hongo     a white ball flying across the snow? [15:17] int_Hongo     Have you ever seen... [15:19] int_Hongo     a demon of a man who has     sold his soul to baseball? [15:28] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     That's all of today's snow. [15:33] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Now get practicing. [15:40] int_Hongo     We didn't come from Hokkaido     to enjoy baseball. [15:53] int_Hongo     We came to take the championship banner. [15:58] int_Hongo     And that's what we'll do! [16:01] _Umpire     Strike! [16:02] _Umpire     Batter out! [16:06] int_Hongo     As if you big-city pansies     could ever stop us! SIGN    Top of the seventh inning [16:22] _Fan     Snow? [16:23] _Fan     Sleet? [16:24] _Fan     I just saw some. [16:26] _Fan     No, that can't be.     Not this late in the year. [16:29] _Fan     Maybe I imagined it. SIGN    Seido          Komadai [16:37] @Maezono     We're counting on you, Kominato! [16:39] _Guy     Let's go! [16:44] _Umpire     Ball! [16:45] @Sawamura     Yes! Good eye, good eye! [16:48] @Sawamura     Pick your pitch, Harucchi! [16:55] Announcer     Kominato hits to the third baseman,     who sends the ball to first. [16:59] Announcer     One out! [17:01] _Guy     Yeah! [17:01] _Guy     Nice, third! [17:02] _Guy     Nice pitch, Masamune! [17:04] _Guy     One out! [17:05] @Sawamura     It wasn't a bad hit! Don't! [17:09] _Fan     Seido still doesn't have a hit. SIGN    Seido      Komadai [17:12] _Fan     This is nuts. [17:18] Todoroki     They won't hit! [17:19] _Fan     Hongo is on a roll today. [17:22] _Fan     His splitters are too sharp! [17:23] _All     Pick your pitch! [17:26] Announcer     Now it's time for cleanup Miyuki's     third at-bat! [17:36] Ezaki     A splitter on the first pitch! [17:38] Ezaki     You can't help but swing at those. [17:40] Ezaki     Three innings left. [17:42] Ezaki     If they don't get a hit soon,     this game really might end up a no-hitter! [17:46] Shirakawa     That would be interesting to see. [17:51] int_Shirakawa     You're there representing Tokyo. [17:56] int_Shirakawa     Start playing like it! [18:03] Announcer     Miyuki connects! [18:05] @Maezono     Yeah! [18:07] @Sawamura     Yes, our first hit! That's our captain! [18:10] @Sawamura     Yes, yes, yes! [18:12] @Sawamura     Way to go, Captain! [18:15] @int_Miyuki     We won't let it end like this. [18:17] @int_Miyuki     Our ace is pitching just as well as you. [18:24] Announcer     Batting fifth, pitcher Furuya-kun. [18:28] Ezaki     Will he do a sacrifice bunt? [18:30] Sugi     Maybe, but they're down by two. [18:32] Sugi     If it fails, they're screwed. [18:35] Sugi     It comes down to how well     they can use the runner. [18:45] Ezaki     Another hit! [18:49] _Fan     He caught it! [18:52] _Umpire     Out! SIGN    Second baseman, Captain     Hideo Nishi (third-year) [18:53] Nishi     Sorry, Masamune! [18:55] Nishi     We couldn't get a double play! [18:56] Nishi     But that's two outs! [19:00] Nishi     Look at me! [19:01] Nishi     I'm your senpai, and the captain! SIGN    Ignore [19:04] _Guy     Masamune, two outs! [19:06] _Guy     Two outs! [19:06] Announcer     A defense trained on snow-covered ground! [19:09] Announcer     The Komadai Fujimaki fielders     have the ace's back! [19:12] Enjo     Let's finish the inning! [19:14] _All     Yeah! [19:17] Announcer     Seido High School has two outs, [19:20] Announcer     but with a runner in scoring position     for the first time this game. [19:22] _Fan     Go! [19:23] _Fan     Shirasu! [19:24] Announcer     Now it's up to the sixth batter, Shirasu! [19:27] Announcer     Can they make use of this opportunity? [19:29] @Maezono     You can do it, Shirasu! [19:30] @Nakada     You're on target! [19:32] @Higasa     Yeah! [19:47] Announcer     It dropped away! [19:48] Announcer     He swings and it's strike three! [19:52] Announcer     Komadai's Hongo again     leaves Seido scoreless! [20:02] @Sawamura     We're just getting started! [20:04] @Sawamura     Hold them off and     go again in the next inning! [20:11] _Guy     Masamune! [20:13] _Guy     Get us another run! [20:14] @Nakada     Keep it going, Furuya! [20:16] @Seki     Focus on the lead-off batter! [20:18] Announcer     In the bottom of the seventh,     Komadai Fujimaki High School is batting. [20:21] Announcer     Up at bat is their ace, Hongo Masamune! [20:28] @int_Miyuki     He has a sharp swing. [20:33] @int_Miyuki     Be careful on the height. [20:46] Announcer     Swing and a miss on an outside pitch! [20:53] @int_Furuya     No more runs. [20:56] int_Hongo     Bring it. [20:59] @int_Furuya     Not a single one. [21:02] @int_Furuya     You won't even get on base! [21:03] int_Hongo     Bring it on! [21:16] Announcer     And it's caught! [21:18] Announcer     Right to the left fielder! [21:20] Announcer     This round of the ace     battle goes to Furuya! [21:24] _Fan     Those two are crazy! [21:26] _Fan     They're on fire! [21:37] Announcer     Two in a row! [21:38] Announcer     That's his tenth strikeout! [21:41] _Fan     What kind of game is this? [21:43] _Fan     They're too good! [21:45] Announcer     With his form improving, [21:46] Announcer     he's pitched the fifth, sixth,     and seventh innings perfectly! [21:50] Nitta     Looking at this, it's hard to tell     who's winning the game. [21:54] Nitta     That pitcher's good. [21:59] @Kominato     Nice pitching, Furuya-kun! [22:01] @Kuramochi     Nice pitch! [22:03] Announcer     There are two innings left in     the fourth quarterfinal game. [22:07] Announcer     Will Seido High School be able to catch up? SIGN    "Blessed by the Baseball Gods" SIGN    "Blessed by the Baseball Gods"! [23:49] @Sawamura     Start with the lead-off batter! [23:51] @Sawamura     Make sure to get him out, Furuya! [23:52] @Sawamura     Everyone in the field, help him out! [23:55] @Miyuki     He's thrown over 120 pitches, [23:58] @Miyuki     but Furuya keeps improving     in response to Hongo. [24:03] @Sawamura     Only one inning left to score. [24:06] @Kominato     We won't let this end yet. [24:08] @Kominato     I'll make sure to get     Miyuki-senpai to bat! SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "The Day It Began" [24:12] @Kominato     On the next episode of Ace of the     Diamond Act II: "The Day It Began." [24:16] @Kominato     Let's win the national title! 4 - The Day It Began Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:17] @int_Tojo     It sank... at that speed? [00:24] @int_Kominato     The speed... No. [00:26] @int_Kominato     The pressure is so intense. [00:33] Announcer     And that's strike three! [00:35] Announcer     He takes down Seido's top three     batters in an incredible start! [00:40] Announcer     He has yet to allow     a run at Koshien Stadium! [00:45] Announcer     A strong hit between third base and shortstop! [00:49] Announcer     After giving up two runs in the first, [00:51] Announcer     Seido's ace Satoru Furuya     has been showing real tenacity. [00:57] Mine     But two runs... [01:01] Mine     Those will be hard to get back. [01:10] int_Hongo     Have you ever seen... [01:12] int_Hongo     a white ball flying across the snow? [01:17] int_Hongo     Have you ever seen... [01:19] int_Hongo     a demon of a man who has     sold his soul to baseball? [01:25] int_Hongo     We didn't come from     Hokkaido to enjoy baseball. [01:37] int_Hongo     We came to take the championship banner. [01:42] int_Hongo     And that's what we'll do! [01:44] _Umpire     Strike! [01:45] _Umpire     Batter out! [01:49] int_Hongo     As if you big-city pansies     could ever stop us! [01:55] _Fan     Hongo is on a roll today. [01:58] _Fan     His splitters are too sharp! [01:59] Announcer     Now it's time for cleanup Miyuki's     third at-bat! [02:08] ---     Pick your pitch! [02:11] int_Shirakawa     Start playing like you're representing Tokyo! [02:18] Announcer     Miyuki connects! [02:20] @Maezono     Yeah! [02:21] @Sawamura     Yes, our first hit! That's our captain! [02:26] @int_Miyuki     We won't let it end like this. [02:29] @int_Miyuki     Our ace is pitching just as well as you. [02:33] Announcer     Can they make use of this opportunity? [02:35] @Maezono     You can do it, Shirasu! [02:37] @Nakada     You're on target! [02:38] @Higasa     Yeah! [02:51] Announcer     It dropped away! [02:53] Announcer     He swings and it's strike three! [02:56] Announcer     Komadai's Hongo again     leaves Seido scoreless! [03:07] @Sawamura     We're just getting started! [03:09] @Sawamura     Hold them off and     go again in the next inning! [04:49] Announcer     It's the fourth game of     the Spring Invitational quarterfinals. [04:52] Announcer     The score has remained 0-2     since the first inning. [04:54] Announcer     In the bottom of the seventh,     Komadai Fujimaki is now up to bat. SIGN    Seido     Komadai [05:02] _Guy     This is our inning! [05:03] _Guy     Masamune! [05:04] _Guy     Let's get another run! [05:06] @Nakada     Keep it going, Furuya! [05:08] @Seki     Focus on the lead-off batter! [05:10] Announcer     Up at bat is their ace, Masamune Hongo! [05:21] @int_Miyuki     He has a sharp swing. [05:26] @int_Miyuki     Be careful on the height. [05:39] Announcer     Swing and a miss on an outside pitch! [05:51] @int_Furuya     No more runs. [05:54] int_Hongo     Bring it. [05:56] @int_Furuya     Not a single one. [06:03] @int_Furuya     You won't even get on base! [06:05] int_Hongo     Bring it on! [06:23] Announcer     And it's caught! [06:25] Announcer     Right to the left fielder! [06:27] Announcer     This round of the ace     battle goes to Furuya! [06:31] _Fan     Those two are crazy! [06:33] _Fan     They're on fire! [06:35] _Fan     I don't want this game to end! [06:53] Announcer     Two in a row! [06:54] Announcer     That's his tenth strikeout! [06:58] Todoroki     Whoa! I wanna hit that! [07:01] _Fan     What kind of game is this? [07:02] _Fan     They're too good! [07:04] Announcer     With his form improving, [07:05] Announcer     he's pitched the fifth, sixth,     and seventh innings perfectly! [07:10] Nitta     Looking at this, it's hard to tell     who's winning the game. [07:13] Nitta     That pitcher's good. [07:18] @Kominato     Nice pitching, Furuya-kun! [07:21] @Kuramochi     Nice pitch! [07:25] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Masamune. [07:27] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     You're the relief pitcher tomorrow. [07:29] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Start warming up in the     bullpen in the first inning. [07:32] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Getting all worked up     facing the bottom of the order. [07:34] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Idiot. [07:38] (Flashback) fb_Nitta     Your prospects look grim. SIGN    8 9 [07:45] _All     Yeah! [07:47] Enjo     Masamune, let's go! [07:58] Announcer     Top of the eighth inning,     Seido High School is up to bat. [08:01] Announcer     Batting seventh, third baseman Kanemaru-kun. [08:05] Yui     Two innings left. How will they     take him out of his game? [08:16] Announcer     It's the ninth day of     the Spring Invitational! [08:18] Announcer     Only two innings remain in the     fourth game of the quarterfinals! [08:21] Announcer     Can Seido High School catch up? [08:25] @int_Kanemaru     We... [08:29] @int_Kanemaru     We have to do something to support Furuya. [08:43] Announcer     It's a high fly ball! [08:48] Announcer     Second baseman Nishi     makes the catch for one out. [08:56] Announcer     Replacing Yamaguchi-kun,     Maezono-kun. [09:01] Announcer     Now batting, Maezono-kun. [09:04] Seto     A pinch hitter. [09:06] Okumura     He can launch one into the stands. [09:09] Okumura     They're hoping he can     give them a breakthrough. [09:11] Okumura     They just haven't been able to get a run. [09:17] @Maezono     Yeah! [09:18] Announcer     Will the pinch hitter, Maezono,     be able to start a rally for his team? [09:21] @Maezono     Bring it! [09:38] @Kanemaru     Go! [09:40] Announcer     It goes right to the left fielder! [09:44] Announcer     Pinch hitter Maezono flies out to left field, [09:46] Announcer     and Seido now has two outs! [09:49] _Fan     We're not done yet! [09:50] _Fan     Hit, Aso! [09:51] _Fan     You're just warming up! [09:53] Announcer     Ninth batter Aso is up to bat. [09:55] Announcer     Can he set things up for     the top of the order? [10:03] @int_Aso     I'm not going to go down easy! [10:26] Announcer     Strike three! [10:31] Announcer     Komadai's ace, Hongo,     has been pitching stupendously! [10:35] Announcer     He's only allowed one hit     this entire game! [10:39] _Reporter     Incredible! [10:40] _Reporter     Is he going into an even higher gear? [10:42] Announcer     Once again, Hongo gives Seido High School [10:44] Announcer     another 0 for the scoreboard! SIGN    Seido     Komadai [10:48] _Guy     Nice pitching, Masamune! [10:50] _Guy     You're doing great! [10:51] _Fan     Nice pitching, Masamune! [10:52] _Fan     You're the best! [10:54] Announcer     Seido High School is unable to     mount a comeback against Hongo! [11:03] @int_Sawamura     The next inning is our last. [11:10] @int_Sawamura     If we don't catch up in the ninth, [11:13] @int_Sawamura     there won't be any more pitching. [11:17] @int_Sawamura     I wanna hurry up and take that mound already! [11:22] @int_Sawamura     Tomorrow, for sure...     I wanna help the team with my pitching! [11:34] @Kataoka     Can you do it? [11:35] @Furuya     Please let me pitch. [11:46] Announcer     We're nearing the end of the quarterfinal     between Seido and Komadai Fujimaki. [11:52] Announcer     After giving up two runs, [11:54] Announcer     Seido High School will be looking     to hold Komadai scoreless [11:56] Announcer     as they go into the ninth inning     from the top of their order. [11:59] Carlos     There he is again. [12:01] _Guy     I guess they can't swap him out. [12:04] Shirakawa     They have no reason to swap him out. [12:05] Announcer     Taking the mound in the bottom     of the eighth to great fanfare [12:09] Announcer     is Satoru Furuya! [12:11] _Fan     Furuya! [12:13] _Fan     You're just as good as him! [12:15] @int_Kuramochi     We still have the ninth inning. [12:19] @int_Tojo     Furuya is pitching so well. [12:23] @int_Kominato     We won't let it end yet. [12:26] @Sawamura     The number 9's up next! [12:28] @Sawamura     Pitch well and get this     first guy out, Furuya! [12:31] @Sawamura     Everyone else, have his back! [12:35] @int_Maezono     Yeah, we know! [12:37] @int_Shirasu     We've got this. [12:39] @int_Kanemaru     That guy... [12:48] Nishi     This is it, guys! [12:50] Nishi     We're in the lead, but we've     been routed the whole second half! [12:54] Nishi     Let's get another run and     put them down for good! [12:58] _All     Yeah! [12:59] _Guy     Let's go, Sasaki! [13:01] _Guy     Sock it to ‘em! [13:03] @int_Miyuki     He's thrown over 120 pitches, [13:06] @int_Miyuki     but Furuya keeps getting better,     like he's responding to Hongo. [13:27] @int_Miyuki     Furuya, just how far... [13:38] @int_Miyuki     will you go? [13:50] _Fan     There it is! [13:51] _Fan     His fastest pitch of the day, 154 km/h! [13:54] _Fan     That's what I like to see! [13:55] _Fan     Incredible! [14:01] Yui     Wow. [14:06] Seto     Oh, man. [14:13] _Umpire     Strike! [14:24] Announcer     Strike three! [14:26] Announcer     The last pitch was a slider! [14:30] _Fan     So you've got some good     breaking balls, too! [14:32] _Fan     Did you see how far it broke? [14:33] _Fan     Was that a slider? [14:34] _Fan     How many strikeouts was that? [14:36] _Fan     Eleven! [14:43] @int_Miyuki     He's looking better than ever! [14:47] @Miyuki     Nice pitch, Furuya! [15:15] _Umpire     Strike! [15:16] _Umpire     Batter out! [15:18] Announcer     Another strikeout! [15:28] _Fan     That's twelve! [15:29] _Fan     Who is this guy?! [15:31] _Fan     He really is a monster! [15:33] _Fan     He's going toe-to-toe with Hongo! [15:35] _Fan     I bet you could throw 160 km/h! [15:37] _Fan     Furuya-kun! [16:07] Yui     I'm tired. [16:09] Yui     You don't see games this good every day. [16:13] int_Shoji     I want to hit. [16:15] int_Shoji     I want to play. [16:18] Seto     That was unbelievable, huh? [17:23] @fbint_Kominato     No... [17:24] @fbint_Kominato     It's not over yet. [17:28] @fbint_Kominato     I'll make something happen... [17:32] @fbint_Kominato     and get Miyuki-senpai up to bat! [17:41] Owada     Both Hongo-kun and Furuya-kun [17:42] Owada     pitched complete games, [17:45] Owada     and the only runs were     the two in the first inning. [17:49] Owada     Seido only had the one hit from Miyuki-kun, [17:52] Owada     but Komadai Fujimaki was also outmatched     by Furuya-kun in the second half. [17:56] Owada     If it wasn't for those two runs,     the outcome may have been different. [18:01] Mine     Both teams have used pitcher     relays to get to this round, [18:04] Mine     and then let their ace play the whole game. [18:08] Mine     That was the quality of     the pitching in this game. [18:12] Nishi     You got us good. [18:14] Nishi     We couldn't even touch     the ball in the last inning. [18:16] Nishi     But our ace isn't bad, right? [18:19] @Miyuki     He's way better than not bad. [18:20] Nishi     He just needs to improve his attitude. [18:23] @Miyuki     I can tell. [18:28] @Miyuki     Don't go losing to anyone else     until we meet again. [18:32] Nishi     Yeah, and we'll kick your butts again. [18:36] Enjo     Hey, Masamune. [18:38] Enjo     He's trying to shake hands. [18:40] Enjo     Sorry. [18:46] @Sawamura     You beat us! Congratulations! [18:48] @Sawamura     Good luck! [18:49] @Kanemaru     Hey, Sawamura! [18:56] _Fan     Furuya-kun! [18:58] _Fan     Furuya! [18:59] _Fan     That was some great pitching! [19:00] _Fan     Make sure you come back again! [19:02] _Fan     Koshien Stadium will be waiting! [19:04] _Fan     Furuya! [19:09] @Sawamura     They let you take some     Koshien dirt home, right? [19:14] @Kanemaru     I guess so... [19:16] @Kanemaru     But not many people do it in the spring. [19:19] @Kanemaru     There's still the summer. [19:21] @Kanemaru     If you took it now,     it's like you wouldn't be coming back. [19:26] @Miyuki     Still want some? [19:31] @Kominato     Eijun-kun... [19:35] @Kawakami     Sawamura? [19:53] @Sawamura     I need to do something. [19:55] @Kanemaru     Where are you going? [19:57] @Kanemaru     If you're gonna take some,     take it from near the benches! [20:03] @int_Sawamura     There was no room for me in that game. [20:11] @int_Sawamura     Damn it. [20:14] @int_Sawamura     So much for "tomorrow." [20:19] @int_Sawamura     Reflecting, preparing... [20:25] @int_Sawamura     If you don't perform when you need to, [20:29] @int_Sawamura     you won't get any chances. [20:44] @int_Sawamura     All you can do is watch from here. [20:53] @Tojo     Dirt from the bullpen? [21:02] @int_Sawamura     I won't forget how much this hurt... [21:09] @int_Sawamura     Because I want to stand on that mound again! [21:29] Narrator     Facing the towering wall before him, [21:32] Narrator     and seeing and experiencing his situation, [21:35] Narrator     served to strengthen his resolve. [21:39] Narrator     He clasped a handful of dirt on this,     the day it began. [21:49] @Miyuki     Give the grounds your respect! [21:52] _All     Thank you! SIGN    Koshien Stadium Spring Invitational SIGN    Quarterfinals SIGN    Seido 0 – 2 Komadai Fujimaki     (Western Tokyo) (Southern Hokkaido) SIGN    "The Day It Began" [22:15] @Miyuki     "The Day It Began." [23:49] Takashima     Those who shone at Koshien Stadium     and those who didn't [23:53] Takashima     both want to return. [23:54] Takashima     I think they feel it strongly. [23:57] Takashima     What changes will the new first-years bring? [24:01] @Kuramochi     Hey, hurry up! [24:02] @Kuramochi     We need to do it before he comes! [24:05] @Sawamura     I've waited so long for this day! [24:06] @Miyuki     I wonder what new challenges     these guys will bring. [24:11] @Kuramochi     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: "Joining." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Joining" [24:15] @Kuramochi     Let's win the national title! 5 - Joining Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @int_Sawamura     There was no room for me in that game. [00:12] @int_Sawamura     Reflecting, preparing... [00:14] @int_Sawamura     If you don't perform when you need to, [00:19] @int_Sawamura     you won't get any chances. [00:23] @int_Sawamura     All you can do is watch from here. [00:29] @int_Sawamura     I won't forget how much this hurt... [00:33] @int_Sawamura     Because I want to stand     on that mound again! SIGN    154 km/h pitcher Furuya defeated SIGN    Komadai     makes     semifinals SIGN    Hongo's     shut     out SIGN    Both pitchers send stands into frenzy [02:15] _Dad     It was close, Wakana. [02:17] _Dad     They played a good game yesterday, but... [02:21] _Dad     Who is that? Eijun-kun? [02:24] Wakana     Yeah. [02:26] Wakana     He's just now replying to     my message from yesterday. SIGN    March 30 SIGN    Farewell, Osaka [02:30] @int_Sawamura     Farewell, Osaka! [02:32] @int_Wakana     Good game. SIGN    Good game          We had to leave Koshien before I even knew it.          I didn't get a chance to play...          By the way, the guy behind me in that picture          is Kuramochi-senpai, but he's just a blur (lol) [02:35] @int_Sawamura     We had to leave Koshien     before I even knew it. [02:39] @int_Sawamura     I didn't get a chance to play... [02:42] @int_Sawamura     By the way, the guy behind me in     that picture is Kuramochi-senpai, [02:45] @int_Sawamura     but he's just a blur. SIGN    The one thing I learned is that it sucks to lose     Mwahahahahaha [02:47] @int_Sawamura     The one thing I learned is     that it sucks to lose! SIGN    That guy's... incredible [02:55] @int_Sawamura     That guy's... incredible. [03:18] Sachiko     Haruno, is this newspaper from Osaka? [03:21] Haruno     Yes, Sachi-senpai! [03:23] Haruno     I bought all the newspapers available     before we boarded the Shinkansen. [03:27] Sachiko     You're on top of things, Haruno! SIGN    Second-year aces SIGN    Seido vs Komadai Fujimaki SIGN    The demon pitchers face off SIGN    Hongo SIGN    Furuya SIGN    Captain says it all     "A complete loss!" SIGN    Komadai makes semifinals [03:29] Sachiko     Missing the train would've     been icing on the cake! [03:33] Yui     Every time there was a strikeout,     the whole stadium would tremble. SIGN    Spirit [03:37] Haruno     It was so exciting, Yui-senpai. [03:39] Yui     Yeah! [03:40] Sachiko     And that guy was incredible... [03:42] Yui     Furuya-kun! [03:42] Sachiko     Hongo-kun! [03:43] ---     Huh? [03:44] Yui     From the other team? [03:45] Sachiko     I mean, he was really good. [03:48] Yui     Sure, but... [03:49] Sachiko     He's one of the best     pitchers in the country. [03:52] Yui     Furuya-kun did just as well. SIGN    Eleven strikeouts     His 138 pitches fail to bear fruit SIGN    "I'll be back this summer." [04:12] Sachiko     Did you see the spring tournament bracket? [04:15] Yui     Yeah, the D block looks pretty crazy. [04:17] Sachiko     It's Yakushi and Inashiro     in the third round. SIGN    Torigoe SIGN    Konishiki SIGN    Inashiro Industrial SIGN    Natsume Academy SIGN    Central Engineering SIGN    Kawahisadome SIGN    Yakushi [04:20] Yui     I wanna see that game. [04:21] Sachiko     And Yakushi has a game at     Koshien Stadium tomorrow. [04:24] Sachiko     That'll be right after they get back! [04:26] Yui     Doesn't this mean one of them     won't get a seed for the summer? [04:29] Sachiko     The non-seeds are scarier     if they get into a rhythm! [04:32] Sachiko     They've just come home, but they've     already dressed and gotten out there. [04:36] Sachiko     They don't want to rest at all. [04:37] Yui     They didn't have much time     to practice in Osaka. [04:40] Sachiko     I heard Yamaguchi-kun and Ono-kun     have gained weight, too. [04:43] Yui     We need to get ready, too. [04:46] Sachiko     Yeah. [04:48] Sachiko     It's our last summer. [04:57] @Maezono     You sure, Kominato? I'll go on ahead. [05:00] @Kominato     Oh, yeah. [05:01] @Kominato     I have something to take care of. [05:04] @Maezono     Okay, then. See you later. [05:09] @int_Maezono     He didn't get many good     plays at Koshien Stadium. [05:13] @int_Maezono     He probably needs to get over that. [05:19] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Mom and Dad said they'd come     to Koshien Stadium to watch. [05:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You're walking a different     path than mine. [05:28] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You don't need to follow me any more. [05:31] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Just stick to your own path, Haruichi. [05:42] Ota     Another interview request? [05:44] Ota     That's the fourth one since we came back. [05:47] Rei     We've been invited to     several friendlies, too. [05:50] Rei     We'll have to adjust the schedule. [05:53] Ochiai     You're going to play in those games? [05:55] Rei     Yes, as many as we can. [05:58] Rei     Facing strong opponents will be     stimulating for the boys, too. [06:02] Ochiai     Well, given Furuya's     pitching at Koshien Stadium, [06:06] Ochiai     I guess teams can't leave him alone. [06:09] Ochiai     I imagine Kataoka-san will get more invites     from the alumni and the boosters, too. [06:14] Rei     We do rely on their funding     to run the team. [06:17] Rei     I imagine he'll be     quite busy for a while. [06:20] Vice     You made it to the quarterfinals! [06:22] Principal     It was a very close game! [06:25] Principal     This summer, you'll make the semifinals! [06:26] Vice     No, even further! [06:30] Ochiai     We have the spring tournament coming up. [06:32] Ochiai     I'll watch the team for him. [06:37] Rei     That will be a great help. [06:38] Ochiai     Not at all. Coaches need to be     able to handle all kinds of jobs. [06:43] Ota     Koshien Stadium is a really special place. [06:47] Ota     I feel like the boys look different     since they came back. SIGN    Egosearching [07:06] Sachiko     Wh-Why are you trembling, Haruno? [07:09] Yui     Are you crying? [07:10] Haruno     But Sachi-senpai said     it's your last summer... [07:15] Sachiko     Oh, you... [07:16] Sachiko     We still have four months, right? [07:18] ---     That's right. [07:19] Haruno     Just four months! [07:20] Sachiko     Four whole months! [07:24] @Sawamura     Don't you have an interview or something? [07:27] @Sawamura     How come you're out here, running? [07:29] @Furuya     I'm tired of interviews. [07:31] @Furuya     They keep asking the same questions. [07:33] @Sawamura     Don't try to get everything your way! [07:35] @Furuya     I'm not. [07:36] @Sawamura     Let me go instead! [07:38] @Kawakami     Furuya, you're done with     practice for today! [07:41] @Furuya     But I just started. [07:42] @Kawakami     You're done! No more, period! [07:46] @Kawakami     You pitched in consecutive games, [07:47] @Kawakami     so you need to prioritize recovering     from the Koshien games. [07:50] @Sawamura     That's right! [07:51] @Sawamura     Go find a quiet corner to practice     your interview skills! [07:52] @Ono     Nori... [07:55] Rei     Those who shone at Koshien Stadium     and those who didn't [07:59] Rei     all want to go back. [08:02] Rei     I think they feel it strongly. [08:06] Ochiai     Well, I imagine they'll get greedy now. [08:09] @Kawakami     Let's go! [08:10] Rei     This is the third-years'     last summer on the team. [08:13] Rei     What changes will the     new first-years bring? [08:19] Ota     With our performance last year and     the showing at the Spring Invitational, [08:22] Ota     we'll attract some strong talent! [08:25] Ochiai     I looked at the list,     and it's quite impressive. [08:29] Ochiai     Our starters will need to stay on their toes. [08:33] Rei     We're going to be targeted     by a lot of other teams in the summer. [08:37] Rei     It will be even harder to get     to Koshien Stadium this time. [08:42] Rei     One advantage we do have... [08:44] Rei     is experience. [08:47] Rei     Having competed at Koshien Stadium, [08:49] Rei     every player has a clearer idea     of what they want to accomplish. [08:54] Rei     They know what worked for them, what didn't, [08:59] Rei     and what they need to do to get stronger. [09:05] Rei     That's the road to winning     the national title. SIGN    Tremble [09:14] Ochiai     But darkness follows the light. [09:17] Ochiai     To truly soar, we'll need     to strengthen our base. [09:24] Rei     Yes, sir. This is where the going gets tough. [09:27] Rei     Please lead us. [09:31] Sachiko     See you tomorrow. [09:32] Haruno     Right! [09:38] Haruno     Was that Kominato-kun? [09:43] @Maezono     Hey, Kominato. [09:44] @Maezono     So you decided to come... [10:07] @Maezono     I like those eyes. [10:09] @Maezono     Want to bat? [10:14] Kofuji     It's true! [10:16] _Guy     He cut his hair! [10:18] _Guy     I can see his eyes! [10:19] _Guy     He's turning red! [10:20] @Tojo     I heard he cut it himself. [10:29] @Kominato     What? If you've got     something to say, say it! [10:32] @Sawamura     He's breaking bad! [10:33] @Sawamura     Harucchi's a delinquent now! [10:35] @Sawamura     Koshien Stadium has changed Harucchi! [10:39] @Kominato     So that's what you were thinking. [10:40] @Miyuki     That should make it easier to see the ball. [10:43] @Kuramochi     It's long overdue if you ask me. [10:46] @Aso     An image makeover... [10:48] @Sawamura     What's happened to you?! [10:50] @Kominato     Don't over-exaggerate! [10:51] @Sawamura     Were you suffering alone?! [10:54] @Sawamura     Or are you a body double?! [10:56] @Sawamura     Or a first-year impersonating him?! [10:57] @Sawamura     Could you be the third Kominato     brother, Haruhiko-kun?! [11:01] @Sawamura     Come back, Harucchi! [11:04] @Kominato     Eijun-kun... SIGN    Smile [11:07] @Kominato     Maybe it's time to shut up. [11:11] @Sawamura     I-It's his older brother! [11:13] @Kominato     That's it, no more talking. [11:14] @Sawamura     It's the mighty Kominato genes! [11:17] @Tojo     Did you see that? [11:17] @bg_Sawamura     Should I be formal or casual?     How should I talk to you?! [11:18] Kishima     Yeah. [11:22] @Kuramochi     That was surprising. [11:23] @Tojo     They do look alike. [11:26] @Kominato     I won't say anything. [11:27] @Kanemaru     Just ignore the idiots. [11:31] @Sawamura     The Harucchi I knew is gone! SIGN    Congratulations Seido High School     on reaching Koshien Stadium [11:44] _Student     Where's Furuya-kun? [11:46] _Student     There! That's him! [11:51] @Sawamura     Hey, wake up! SIGN    Seiseisha     comes     from     behind SIGN    Emerges victorious     in duel with Yakushi SIGN    Hongo     still     hot SIGN    Enjo     scores     three     runs SIGN    Hakuryu batters held to three hits      SIGN    Final Tomorrow     Komadai Fujimaki x Seiseisha [12:07] _Student     I saw the game on TV! [12:08] _Student     It was incredible! [12:09] _Student     He pitches so fast! [12:14] @int_Kanemaru     Man, I'm in the same class as these two. [12:17] @int_Kanemaru     What a pain! [12:19] _Student     He's sleeping! [12:20] _Student     How cute! [12:21] @int_Kanemaru     Tojo, Kominato... [12:24] @int_Kanemaru     Why are you in a different class? [12:27] @int_Kanemaru     These two need you here, not me! [12:32] Haruno     My seat's surrounded. [12:36] @Kanemaru     Yoshikawa... [12:38] Haruno     Oh, Kanemaru-kun. [12:40] Haruno     I guess we're in the same class again. [12:42] @Kanemaru     Y-Yeah. [12:43] Haruno     Furuya-kun seems to have his hands full. [12:46] @Sawamura     Everyone, stand back! [12:49] @Sawamura     Look! He's hibernating! [12:51] @bg_Sawamura     Look at this face, like he's     dreaming of polar bears! [12:52] Haruno     Oh, but Sawamura-kun is with him,     so I guess he'll be okay. [12:54] @bg_Sawamura     He must not be disturbed! Off with you! [12:57] Haruno     I hope I can fit in soon, too. [13:01] @int_Kanemaru     Well, I guess it'll work out. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki Wins SIGN    Second-year aces SIGN    Seido vs Komadai Fujimaki SIGN    The demon pitchers face off SIGN    Hongo SIGN    Furuya SIGN    Holds off Seiseisha's batters SIGN    Hongo amazes SIGN    Twelve strikeouts SIGN    they only got on base     three times SIGN    Winners SIGN    Even if they hit     Hongo Masamune's pitch... SIGN    Komadai     Fujimaki [13:36] Yui     It's a large, well-kept field. [13:41] Yui     Looks like we're here early. [13:43] Yui     Did you leave your bags at the dorm? [13:45] Seto     Huh? Y-You... [13:53] Seto     Hey, Yuki! [13:55] Seto     Don't just run past us! [13:58] Seto     Did you get here early, too? [14:01] Yuki     My house is close by. [14:03] Seto     What? No fair! You're not living in the dorm? [14:06] Seto     I'll come by sometime! [14:07] Yui     You're Okumura from Daikyo Senior, right? [14:10] Yui     Daikyo graduates usually go to     Kurebayashi or Tsuruta in Kanagawa. [14:15] Yui     Why'd you pick this school? [14:19] Seto     What about you? [14:20] Seto     You must've had other schools     talking to you besides Seido, right? [14:25] Yui     Not really. [14:26] Seto     Liar! [14:27] Yui     I mean it! [14:29] int_Seto     Captain of the Japan team     in the little league world series [14:34] int_Seto     and Mamiya Senior's anchor     and catcher since second year, [14:38] int_Seto     child prodigy Kaoru Yui. [14:41] int_Seto     Most kids in our year know who you are. [14:49] Yui     We'll be teammates,     eating from the same pot. [14:54] Yui     I'm looking forward— [14:55] Seto     Hey, Yuki, you're leaving now?! [14:57] Seto     Think a little more about your timing! [14:59] Yuki     I'm not staying in the dorm. [15:01] Yui     That's great! He's really self-centered! [15:03] Seto     Why are you laughing about it?! [15:04] Seto     Koshu, don't you leave, too! [15:07] _Sign     Seido Spirit Dorm [15:08] @Kuramochi     Hey, hurry up! [15:10] @Kuramochi     They'll be here before we're ready! [15:13] @Sawamura     I've waited so long for this day. [15:15] @Kuramochi     Just sit down! We need to get ready! [15:23] @int_Miyuki     Okay... [15:26] @int_Miyuki     I wonder what new challenges     these guys will bring. [15:40] Ito     I'm Taiga Ito from     Kitazawa Middle School. [15:42] Ito     I'd like to play third base     and bat cleanup! [15:46] @Kataoka     Next! [15:47] Yuki     Yes, sir! [15:48] Yuki     I'm Masashi Yuki from     Akado Middle School! [15:51] Yuki     I'd like to play all the positions,     so I don't limit my potential! [15:56] Ono     Is that Tetsu-san's brother? [15:58] Sasa     Looks like him. [15:59] @Yamaguchi     He's got a good physique. [16:01] @Seki     He was the cleanup for     Kokubun Senior, right? [16:03] Yuki     High school baseball is     just a stop on the way [16:06] Yuki     to becoming a player in the major leagues. [16:10] _Guy     Oh, he talks big. [16:12] _Guy     The majors, eh? [16:13] @Sawamura     He has the leader's genes?! [16:15] @Seki     A lot of guys from well-known teams. [16:17] @Aso     Lots of senior leaguers. [16:19] @Miyuki     Rei-chan said scouting was     pretty easy this year. [16:22] @Miyuki     Very few pulled out at the last minute. [16:28] Yui     I'm Kaoru Yui from Mamiya Senior. [16:31] Yui     I was a catcher in elementary     and middle school, [16:33] Yui     so I can't think of playing     any other position! [16:36] Mogami     Yui? [16:37] Asada     Is he that Yui? [16:42] @Kanemaru     The captain of the world series team? [16:45] @Kanemaru     I thought he'd be taller. [16:50] (Flashback) fb_Yui     It's an honor to be in the     same room as you, Furuya-san. [16:53] (Flashback) fb_Yui     If you ever want to throw     a few, just let me know. [16:56] (Flashback) fb_Yui     I'm a catcher. [16:58] (Flashback) fb_Furuya     Oh, really? Then let's go... [17:01] (Flashback) fb_Ono     You've already had your massage! [17:02] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Besides, he's a new recruit. [17:04] (Flashback) fb_Ono     You'd be too rough on him! [17:06] (Flashback) fb_Yui     That's fine by me. [17:08] (Flashback) fb_Yui     I've been wondering what Furuya-san's     pitches are like for a long time. [17:14] (Flashback) fb_Furuya     Okay, let's go. [17:15] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I said not to! [17:18] Asada     I'm Hirofumi Asada from     Muto Middle School! [17:21] Asada     I'd like to play pitcher! [17:24] Asada     Yesterday, I learned that     I don't like to be Punk'd! [17:27] @Sawamura     Here it comes! [17:33] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     It worked! [17:35] (Flashback) fb_Kuramochi     Don't be mad.     It's a tradition for this room. [17:38] (Flashback) fb_Kuramochi     I'm third-year Kuramochi.     Nice to meet you. [17:43] (Flashback) fb_Kuramochi     I love your reactions! [17:45] @Sawamura     Appeal! More appeal! [17:50] int_Asada     I can't do this. [17:52] int_Asada     Living in a dorm with those     two demons is going to kill me. [17:56] int_Asada     It's over. I'll have to     drop out of high school. [18:02] int_Mogami     He's tall, but seems really weak. [18:05] int_Mogami     He hunches over, too. [18:06] int_Mogami     Guys like that don't last long. [18:08] @Kataoka     Next! [18:09] @Kataoka     Sir! [18:10] Mogami     I'm Takeshi Mogami from     Akebono Middle School. [18:13] Mogami     I'd like to play shortstop! [18:15] Mogami     My favorite players are     Maezono-senpai and Kominato-senpai! [18:21] (Flashback) fb_Mogami     For real? Can I really be in this room? [18:24] (Flashback) fb_Mogami     Sharing a room with two of the     main players is too much to ask! [18:27] (Flashback) fb_Kominato     Welcome. [18:28] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Nice to meet you. [18:29] fbint_Mogami     Wow... [18:31] fbint_Mogami     This room is way too good. [18:33] fbint_Mogami     Once these two start to like me,     I'll be a team leader in no time! [18:40] fbint_Mogami     They'll be expecting great     things from me. Oh, man! [18:44] Mogami     I can be a bit shy, so please be gentle! [18:48] Seto     I'm Takuma Seto from Daikyo Senior. [18:51] Seto     I'd like to play second base. [18:53] Seto     I have some quick legs! [18:55] _Both     Legs? [18:56] (Flashback) fb_Seto     It's nice to meet you. [18:58] (Flashback) fb_Tanaka     Yeah. [18:59] @Kanemaru     I finally get someone younger     than me in the room. [19:02] @Kanemaru     I've been waiting for this. [19:05] @Tojo     Shinji... [19:06] @Shirasu     It's interesting that     a Daikyo player chose Seido. [19:10] @Kawakami     They usually go to Kanagawa, right? [19:13] Koshu     I'm Koshu Okumura from Daikyo Senior. [19:16] Koshu     I'd like to play catcher. [19:18] Koshu     I don't like any of the     players in particular. [19:22] @Kawakami     Oh, another one from Daikyo Senior? [19:25] (Flashback) fb_Kimura     I'm second-year Kimura. Nice to meet you. [19:28] (Flashback) fb_Kimura     And that guy... [19:29] (Flashback) fb_Kimura     I'm sure you know. [19:31] (Flashback) fb_Kimura     He's Miyuki-senpai, the captain. [19:34] (Flashback) fb_Kimura     He's not a very fussy guy here,     so just relax. [19:49] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'm Okumura, also a catcher.     It's nice to meet you. [19:54] @int_Miyuki     I saw him glaring at me. [19:58] @int_Miyuki     The rest of my time here     will be a lot of fun! [20:03] @Sawamura     The first-years are here     introducing themselves! [20:06] @Sawamura     Why are you smirking like that?! [20:06] @Miyuki     I'm the captain. [20:08] @Miyuki     E-Everybody's watching. [20:10] @Kataoka     Is that everyone? [20:12] Rei     There's one more. [20:13] Rei     He fractured his leg and hasn't     made it to the dorm yet. [20:18] Rei     Including him, there are thirty-five. [20:20] Rei     There are several applicants     for support staff as well. [20:23] @Kataoka     I see. [20:24] Yui     That's good to hear, right, Haruno? [20:25] Haruno     Yes. [20:28] @Kataoka     I'm Coach Kataoka! [20:30] Ochiai     I'm Ochiai, also a coach. [20:36] @Kataoka     As you all know, [20:38] @Kataoka     we were playing at Koshien     Stadium just a few days ago. [20:43] @Kataoka     Getting used to high school baseball     practice is important, of course, [20:47] @Kataoka     but I want you to notice [20:49] @Kataoka     the attitude and approach with     which this team practices. [20:56] @Kataoka     What they experienced in Koshien Stadium,     what they learned from it, [21:00] @Kataoka     and what they'll need from here on out... [21:04] @Kataoka     They've all been steeped in it. [21:12] @Kataoka     Start by looking for     and feeling with your skin [21:15] @Kataoka     the kind of baseball we want to play. [21:19] _All     Yes, sir! [21:20] int_Ochiai     He's firing them up, I see. [21:24] int_Ochiai     Those words of encouragement     for the new recruits [21:28] int_Ochiai     lit a fire under the current team as well. [21:32] @Kataoka     First-years will have a physical     skills test on Field B! [21:35] @Kataoka     Second and third-years will     practice on Field A! [21:38] @Kataoka     After a break, there will be     fielding practice with runners! [21:41] @Kataoka     Pitchers will be fielding as well! [21:44] _All     Yes, sir! [21:46] Narrator     The 59 second- and third-years [21:48] Narrator     received 35 new recruits. [21:51] Narrator     The team now has 94 members. [21:55] Narrator     Seeking to make consecutive     Koshien appearances... [21:59] @Miyuki     Let's go! [22:00] _All     Yeah! [22:02] Narrator     ...the new Seido High School     baseball team is now setting off. SIGN    "Joining" [22:13] @Sawamura     "Joining." [23:49] @Sawamura     Please, everyone! [23:51] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, focus on the lead-off batter. [23:56] @Sawamura     You've finally opened your mouth! [23:58] @Sawamura     Let's use this chance to settle     our differences, Haruichi-kun! [24:01] @Miyuki     At least he's headed     in the right direction. [24:03] @Miyuki     This could work. [24:04] @Miyuki     Show everyone your presence. [24:06] @Sawamura     I need a winning shot     that only I can throw. [24:09] @Sawamura     I need to go higher, and then some! [24:12] @Kuramochi     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time [24:15] @Kuramochi     "Go Straight." [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 6 - Go Straight Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:06] Rei     Those who shone at Koshien Stadium     and those who didn't [00:10] Rei     all want to go back. [00:12] Rei     I think they feel it strongly. [00:17] Rei     They know what worked for them, what didn't, [00:22] Rei     and what they need to do to get stronger. [00:28] Rei     That's the road to winning     the national title. [00:32] Yuki     I'm Masashi Yuki from     Akado Middle School! [00:35] Yui     I'm Kaoru Yui from Mamiya Senior. [00:38] Asada     I'm Hirofumi Asada from     Muto Middle School! [00:42] Mogami     I'm Takeshi Mogami from     Akebono Middle School. [00:45] Seto     I'm Takuma Seto from Daikyo Senior. [00:48] Koshu     I'm Koshu Okumura from Daikyo Senior. [00:52] @Kataoka     What they experienced in Koshien Stadium,     what they learned from it, [00:56] @Kataoka     and what they'll need from here on out... [01:01] @Kataoka     They've all been steeped in it. [01:08] @Kataoka     Start by looking for     and feeling with your skin [01:11] @Kataoka     the kind of baseball we want to play. [01:15] _All     Yes, sir! [01:18] int_Ochiai     Those words of encouragement     for the new recruits [01:21] int_Ochiai     lit a fire under the current team, as well. [01:25] @Kataoka     First-years will have a physical     skills test on Field B! [01:28] @Kataoka     Second and third-years will     practice on Field A! [01:31] @Kataoka     After a break, there will be     fielding practice with runners! [01:34] @Kataoka     Pitchers will be fielding as well! [01:37] _All     Yes, sir! [01:39] Narrator     The 59 second- and third-years [01:41] Narrator     received 35 new recruits. [01:44] Narrator     The team now has 94 members. [01:48] Narrator     Seeking to make consecutive     Koshien appearances... [01:52] @Miyuki     Let's go! [01:53] _All     Yeah! [01:55] Narrator     ...the new Seido High School     baseball team is now setting off. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Seido – Eigen SIGN    Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Toga – Koetsu SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament      A Block, Round 3 SIGN    Seido – Eigen     (W Tokyo) (E Tokyo) [04:02] _Umpire     Foul! [04:06] _Umpire     Foul! [04:08] _Fan     Eigen's pitcher has some good fastballs. [04:11] _Fan     Is he holding Kominato down? [04:13] _Fan     Just look at his haircut! [04:14] _Fan     And eyes! [04:15] _Fan     He's so cute! [04:17] _Fan     He didn't really shine at Koshien Stadium. [04:20] _Fan     People talked about how     he uses a wooden bat, though. [04:26] @int_Kuramochi     I'm on second. [04:28] @int_Kuramochi     Bring me home, Haruichi. [04:31] @int_Miyuki     I use a wooden bat in practice, [04:34] @int_Miyuki     but if it hits even a little off center,     the ball doesn't go anywhere. [04:38] @int_Miyuki     Is he fouling off all the hard pitches? [04:44] @int_Kominato     Swing speed, and power to go the distance. [04:48] @int_Kominato     I know that's what I'm lacking. [04:53] @int_Kominato     That's why I'll stay calm... [05:00] @int_Kominato     and aim for the pitches I know I can hit! [05:06] Announcer     Kominato hits it between     the left and center fielders! [05:09] Announcer     Kuramochi makes it home from second base! [05:13] Announcer     They've added a run     in the bottom of the fourth! [05:17] @Sawamura     Nice work, Haruichi! [05:18] @Sawamura     I knew you could do it! SIGN    Ignore [05:23] int_Ochiai     So stubborn. [05:26] int_Ochiai     He's decided to keep that style. [05:27] int_Ochiai     He cut his hair and made up his mind. [05:35] _Umpire     Ball! [05:37] int_Catcher     Calm down, Koji. [05:40] int_Catcher     It's still early in the game. [05:42] int_Catcher     You've only given up three hits. [05:45] int_Catcher     Your pitching is proving effective     against this lineup, too. [05:51] int_Catcher     Show them what you've trained     to do between tournaments. [06:06] _Fan     It's gone! [06:08] @int_Miyuki     That felt good. [06:09] _Fan     It's a two-run homer to the back screen! [06:11] _Fan     Well done, captain! [06:13] _Fan     He was waiting for a high fastball! [06:15] _Sign     Press Box [06:15] _Reporter     How many does that make in high school? [06:17] _Reporter     I think that makes 32. [06:19] _Reporter     I thought he'd have more. [06:20] _Reporter     He's been inconsistent in the past. [06:23] _Reporter     We'll see how much he'll improve. [06:25] _Reporter     Every ball club needs a good catcher. [06:28] _Reporter     If he shines in the summer tournament,     he could get drafted. [06:33] @Kominato     How did it feel? [06:35] @Miyuki     Perfect. [06:37] @Miyuki     Keep it going. [06:47] Announcer     He dug out a low breaking ball! [06:50] Announcer     A double over the center fielder! [06:52] Announcer     The Seido batters look unstoppable! [06:54] Announcer     Satoru Furuya is showing     his batting skills today! [06:58] _Fan     Nice, Furuya! [06:59] _Fan     Furuya-kun! [07:08] @Sawamura     Like this! This? [07:11] @Sawamura     Like this! [07:12] Ono     If you aren't going to pitch, I'm leaving. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Eigen [07:16] _Fan     Seido's really good! [07:17] _Fan     Hey, Eigen is swapping pitchers. [07:21] _Fan     He was looking good for a while. [07:24] _Fan     Seido faced the best pitchers     in the country at Koshien Stadium. [07:29] _Fan     Their seed got them a bye     to the third round, [07:31] _Fan     but it looks like     their engine's up and running. SIGN    Top of the fifth inning [07:47] @Kawakami     Third! [07:49] @Maezono     Yeah! [07:51] Tanaka     That was a hell of a sinker! [07:53] Higasa     Yeah! [07:54] Announcer     Seido strands runners on second and third     with a grounder for a much-needed third out. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Eigen [07:58] Announcer     Kawakami, the starting pitcher,     holds Eigen to one run this inning. [08:04] @Miyuki     Nice pitch. [08:05] @Miyuki     The course was good, too. [08:08] @Kawakami     You mean it? [08:09] @Miyuki     Look at the stands. [08:19] @Miyuki     I've been complimenting you too, you know? [08:22] @Kuramochi     He just knows your heart's not in it. [08:28] _Fan     They're pretty far ahead. [08:30] _Fan     Will they call the game if Eigen     doesn't score this inning? [08:33] _Guy     Is Furuya-senpai not going to pitch? [08:35] Mogami     I wanna see him throw [08:37] Mogami     one of those 150 km/h pitches. [08:40] Announcer     Seido High School is making substitutions. [08:44] Announcer     Replacing Yamaguchi-kun at     first base is Maezono-kun. [08:49] Announcer     Replacing Kanemaru-kun at     third base is Higasa-kun. [08:54] Announcer     Replacing Kawakami-kun at     pitcher is Sawamura-kun. [08:58] Announcer     First baseman Maezono-kun will bat seventh. [09:02] Announcer     Third baseman Higasa-kun will bat eighth. [09:05] Announcer     Pitcher Sawamura-kun will bat ninth. [09:09] Announcer     Those are the substitutions. [09:11] _Fan     Huh? [09:12] _Fan     Who was that? Sawamu... ra? [09:15] _Fan     Oh, the guy who screwed up     at Koshien Stadium? [09:17] _Fan     He really fell flat on his face. [09:19] _Fan     When is Furuya-kun gonna pitch? [09:21] ---     Yeah! What the hell? [09:23] ---     I'm sick of waiting! [09:26] @int_Sawamura     I need to review what I trained     for in the off-season. [09:29] @int_Sawamura     Hip joints... Lower body strength... [09:33] @int_Sawamura     Stabilizing my form... [09:35] @int_Sawamura     Faster pitches... [09:38] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Precise control and faster pitches... [09:41] (Flashback) fb_Chris     They aren't easy skills to acquire. [09:45] (Flashback) fb_Chris     But if you can commit to methodically     creating a firm base to work from, [09:50] (Flashback) fb_Chris     you'll be able to make     the most of your abilities. [09:56] @int_Sawamura     Enhancing my core fastball... [10:00] @int_Sawamura     And finding a surefire pitch     that only I can throw. [10:08] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, start with the leadoff batter. [10:12] @Kominato     Let's wrap this up. [10:17] @Sawamura     So you finally speak! [10:19] @Sawamura     Let's use this chance to settle     our differences, Haruichi-kun! [10:22] @Kominato     It's only during games.     I'm blocking you out otherwise. [10:25] @Sawamura     Haruichi-san! [10:27] Owada     It doesn't look like     Furuya-kun will be pitching today. [10:30] Mine     Yeah. [10:32] Mine     The fans who came to see him     will be disappointed, [10:37] Mine     but the searing-hot mound     in the summer will be [10:40] Mine     very different than when he pitched     in the cool spring invitational. [10:46] Mine     No pitcher can pitch the whole summer,     no matter their skill. [10:51] Mine     Kawakami-kun's [10:53] Mine     and Sawamura-kun's growth [10:56] Mine     are vital for the team to     earn a national title. [11:02] @Sawamura     Everyone, please help me out! [11:05] @int_Miyuki     He's facing the right way. [11:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How about using just your fastball today? [11:12] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That trickster face! [11:13] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You can do it, right? [11:16] @int_Miyuki     Show them what you've got. [11:21] @int_Sawamura     Oh, man... [11:25] _Fan     Is this the last inning? [11:26] _Fan     What's a called game? [11:27] _Fan     What about Furuya-kun? [11:28] _Fan     Baseball rules are too complicated. [11:37] _Umpire     Strike! [11:40] int_Batter     Th-That was fast! [11:43] int_Batter     Is this how fast he pitches? [11:47] int_Batter     It looks like the ball     is coming right at me! [11:51] int_Batter     Gotta move! [11:53] _All     Yeah! [11:54] _All     Two strikes! [11:56] int_Batter     Damn. I can't time his pitches. [11:58] int_Batter     How fast are they? [12:00] int_Batter     The ball has too much momentum! [12:06] _Fan     Three inside pitches! [12:07] _Fan     He got the batter to swing at a     high pitch and struck him out! [12:10] _Fan     That pitch was 135 km/h! [12:12] _Fan     He's pitching faster. [12:17] _Batter     The ball has momentum when it gets close. [12:22] int_Batter     It's hard to see the point of release, [12:24] int_Batter     and the pitch is hard to hit. [12:26] int_Batter     I can try to connect with the ball     further out so I don't swing late... [12:30] int_Batter     But I think he throws change-ups, too. [12:36] _Umpire     Strike! [12:38] _Fan     Low and outside! [12:40] _Fan     He threw it right where     the catcher's glove was! [12:42] _Fan     Nice, Sawamura! [12:44] _Fan     He's looking good today! [12:46] @Kuramochi     They love him! [12:48] @int_Miyuki     Yes, that's it! [12:50] @int_Miyuki     So you can throw these! [12:53] @int_Miyuki     You put so much pressure on     yourself at Koshien Stadium [12:58] @int_Miyuki     that you didn't have a     chance to pitch like this. [13:04] _All     Yeah! [13:08] int_Yui     Even when he swings for the fastball,     he swings late. [13:13] int_Yui     What is it about those pitches? [13:16] _Fan     Is it time yet? [13:18] _Fan     The change-up to kill him off! [13:20] Asada     Wow... [13:23] int_Asada     His pitches aren't incredibly fast, [13:26] int_Asada     but there's something     about how he throws it. [13:33] Announcer     An high inside pitch! [13:35] Announcer     That's two strike outs in a row! [13:42] _Guy     Two pitches outside,     then one high and inside. [13:44] Mogami     Nice! [13:46] int_Okumura     It's not just the course,     but the height, too. [13:48] int_Okumura     None of the pitches are wasted. [13:52] int_Okumura     The catcher is fueling the pitcher's intensity. [13:55] int_Okumura     It's bullish calling. [14:05] int_Okumura     And this pitcher who responds with     ever stronger pitches is just... [14:15] @int_Miyuki     Well, here's their cleanup.     He's got a sharp swing. [14:20] @int_Miyuki     If your fastball is off,     he'll send it flying. [14:26] @Kominato     Wrap it up! [14:28] @Kuramochi     You can let him hit, too! [14:30] @Maezono     Get it done, Sawamura! [14:32] @Tojo     Two outs! SIGN    Restless SIGN    Restless [14:34] ---     Don't screw it up! SIGN    Restless [14:39] @Kanemaru     A cutter-like fastball to the     right-handed batter's chest. [14:44] @int_Miyuki     A fastball you grip like an eagle,     that looks like it's going to sink. [14:50] @int_Miyuki     A pure, high-quality fastball     with a clean spin. [14:57] @int_Miyuki     What I want is your individuality. [15:03] @int_Miyuki     Let the pitch go wild with your will... [15:06] @int_Miyuki     A fastball only you can throw... [15:12] @int_Sawamura     I can go further. [15:16] @int_Sawamura     Higher. [15:20] @int_Sawamura     And then, beyond there... [15:27] @int_Sawamura     with him! SIGN    Tachikawa City Baseball Field SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     B Block, Round 3 SIGN    Akikawa – Minamidai     (W Tokyo) (E Tokyo) [15:52] _Fan     Aw, a double play. [15:54] _Fan     They had a chance there at the end. [15:57] _Fan     I guess they'll call the game, then. [16:01] _Fan     Hey, isn't that Shunshing Yeung? [16:04] _Fan     Why's he the ball boy? [16:06] _Fan     Is he injured or something? [16:08] _Coach     Still, keep your heads up. [16:11] _Fan     The JHBF disqualified him     from participating? [16:13] _Fan     So we won't get to see him     pitch this summer, either? [16:17] _Fan     Unbelievable. [16:19] _Fan     He's so talented, but they won't     even let him sit on the bench. SIGN    Fuchu City Baseball Field SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     B Block, Round 3     Ichidai Third – Kawamura     (W Tokyo) (E Tokyo) [16:33] int_Pitcher     Not yet... [16:35] int_Pitcher     I need the ball closer... to the batter. [16:41] Announcer     He looks at it and it's strike three! [16:43] Announcer     The batter doesn't swing     and the game's over! [16:45] _Fan     Was that an inside slider?! [16:47] _Fan     Crazy! [16:47] _Fan     How could he swing at that?! [16:50] _Pitcher     It's over already? SIGN    Kawamura SIGN    Ichidai Third [16:51] Announcer     Ichidai Third advance to     the fourth round in a called game! [16:56] _Player     Nice pitch, Kosei! [16:57] _Player     Nice pitch! [17:00] Amahisa     I want to pitch more. [17:02] Amahisa     I was feeling pretty good. [17:04] Amahisa     But you guys had to run up the score. [17:09] _All     He's mad at us for scoring?! [17:14] Amahisa     I was joking. [17:15] _Player     That didn't sound like a joke! [17:17] _Player     Damn it, we'll score even more now! [17:19] _Player     Then you'll have an easy time pitching! [17:21] Amahisa     What are you so mad about? [17:23] _Player     Shut up! [17:25] int_Coach     Even with the lopsided score,     he didn't lose his focus. [17:30] int_Coach     He got on the mound to improve. [17:34] int_Coach     I deeply appreciate how     Manaka boy and Ohmae boy [17:39] int_Coach     worked with us in the off-season. [17:42] int_Coach     It's all to improve your pitching. [17:46] int_Coach     With his fighting spirit ablaze as it is,     Amahisa boy is unstoppable. [17:52] _Fan     So they called the game. [17:54] _Fan     They were too strong. [17:55] _Fan     They won easily even with     Furuya playing outfield. [17:58] _Fan     Seido, the land of pitchers! SIGN    Makita          Kurohira SIGN    Seido          Eigen SIGN    (Called in seventh inning) [18:00] _Fan     I can't wait for Maezono     to get back into a rhythm! [18:03] _Fan     Honestly, I was trembling at those     last three straight strikeouts. [18:07] _Fan     His fastballs are faster! [18:09] _Fan     Sawamura is definitely improving! [18:10] @bg_Miyuki     If this had happened at Koshien Stadium... [18:11] _Fan     I still remember how he     stumbled at Koshien Stadium! [18:13] @bg_Miyuki     It's fine for today, [18:16] @bg_Miyuki     but you might not get to     pitch like that next time. [18:20] @Miyuki     I hope you'll remember how it felt today. [18:24] @Sawamura     Yeah, I got it! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Third base line     Baseball office     Competition office     Officials room     Locker room SIGN    First base line     Broadcast room     Executive suite     Locker room     Jingu Tournament     Headquarters [18:27] Seto     He's really good. [18:29] Seto     The way he threw, you can tell     he's powered up since the fall. [18:33] Okumura     None of his pitches were change-ups.     They were all fastballs. [18:39] Seto     Hey, you're right! [18:41] Okumura     Of his eleven pitches, none missed the plate. [18:43] Okumura     For three pitches, the batter didn't swing. [18:46] Okumura     Two times the batter swung     late and hit it foul. [18:48] Okumura     Six times the batter swung and missed. [18:50] Seto     That's crazy! [18:51] Seto     I thought he was the kind     to pitch to contact. [18:55] int_Yui     His pitching style is different     from Furuya-san's, [18:57] int_Yui     but batters swing at and miss his fastballs. [19:01] int_Asada     He really is a core pitcher for the team. [19:04] int_Asada     I thought he was just all talk. [19:11] _Player     Wh-What's wrong, Yuki-kun?! SIGN    I want to play [19:12] _Player     There's some kind of aura around you! [19:16] Mine     If they keep this up, they'll face     Kasuga First High in the quarterfinals [19:20] Mine     and Ichidai Third High in the semifinals. [19:24] Mine     Those are matches we didn't get     to see in the fall or summer. [19:29] Owada     I'm excited to see Amahisa-kun and     Furuya-kun pitch against each other. SIGN    A Block     Round 3     Seido 11 – 1 Eigen     (Called in seventh inning) [19:35] Narrator     With a score of 11-1, Seido defeats     Eigen High School in a called game, SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament      Seido wins their first game. [19:40] Narrator     winning their first match of     the Tokyo Spring Tournament. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Stadium SIGN    April 7th [19:53] _Fan     What's going on today? [19:54] _Fan     Is it a college game?     Look at all the people. [19:57] _Fan     Huh? The secondary stadium's     balcony seats are sold out? [20:01] _Fan     It's only 9:00. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [20:04] _Fan     There's only 5,000 seats, right?     Of course they'd sell out. SIGN    Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Inashiro Industrial – Yakushi SIGN    Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Kumode – Shadai [20:07] _Fan     A semifinal team from the spring invitational [20:09] _Fan     is playing the runner-up team     from Koshien Stadium. [20:19] _Fan     Todoroki, knock it flying! [20:22] _Fan     Hit it hard, Raichi! [20:24] _Coach     Look at 'em all! Couldn't you get     1,500 yen per ticket with that demand? [20:29] Sanada     It doesn't matter to us     how many people come. [20:33] _Coach     I could make a food stall and sell     Todoroki yakisoba for 800 yen. [20:37] _Coach     What do you think? [20:38] Sanada     Does it have any toppings? [20:40] _Fan     A lot of people are watching our team! [20:43] _Fan     They're just here to see Raichi. [20:45] _Fan     Sanada-san actually spoke to me. [20:48] _Fan     Whoa, really? SIGN    Yakushi     High     School [20:49] _Fan     Why are these guys talking like fans? SIGN    Sho Taniguchi (first-year) SIGN    Daigo Kuroki (first-year) [20:52] _Fan     What's up with that? [20:54] _Fan     Got that right.     We joined Yakushi to play baseball. [20:59] _Fan     Right, Tomobe? SIGN    Sakito Tomobe (first-year) [21:00] _Fan     Quit reading over there and stand up! [21:03] _Fan     I can't right now. [21:04] _Fan     Because you're reading     a pervy book in public! SIGN    Taiga Hayakawa (first-year) [21:08] _Fan     Why aren't there any cheerleaders here?! [21:10] _Fan     That's the only reason I came! [21:14] _Fan     Their bench looks pretty relaxed. [21:17] _Fan     Are they not afraid of us? [21:20] _Fan     They're probably confident because of     their winning streak at Koshien Stadium. [21:24] _Fan     They're riding high. [21:27] _Fan     No, that's the kind of team they are. [21:30] _Fan     But once the game begins, SIGN    Inashiro     Industrial SIGN    Shinji Akamatsu (first-year) [21:35] _Fan     we'll see which team is made up of champions. SIGN    Yoji Mitsuishi (first-year) SIGN    Akimitsu Yoshizawa (first-year) [21:40] _Fan     Good point. SIGN    Ryohei Shima (first-year) [21:46] _Fan     Let's get this game started. [21:56] Todoroki     I wanna get to hitting soon! [22:14] Narrator     "Go Straight." [23:49] Narrator     Two powerhouse schools are facing off! [23:51] Narrator     Yakushi High School made the semifinals     in the spring invitational, [23:54] Narrator     while Inashiro Industrial were the runner-up     at Koshien Stadium last summer. [23:57] Sachiko     Wow, the stands are full     for a third-round game. [24:01] Sachiko     Sanada-kun looks way     more intense than last year. [24:04] Narumiya     How long are you gonna go on     about being in the invitational? [24:10] Tadano     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:13] Tadano     "King." SIGN    Next Time [24:14] Tadano     Let's win the national title! 7 - King Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:14] _Fan     Todoroki, knock it flying! [00:16] _Fan     Hit it hard, Raichi! [00:19] _Fan     Their bench looks pretty relaxed. [00:22] _Fan     Are they not afraid of us? [00:26] _Fan     But once the game begins, [00:30] _Fan     we'll see which team is made up of champions. [00:37] Todoroki     I wanna get to hitting soon! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [02:24] Narrator     It's the third round     of the spring tournament. SIGN    Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Inashiro Industrial – Yakushi     Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Third Base Side First Base Side     Kumode – Shadai [02:26] Narrator     Two powerhouse schools are facing off! [02:28] Narrator     Yakushi High School made the semifinals     in the spring invitational, [02:31] Narrator     while Inashiro Industrial was the     runner-up at Koshien Stadium last summer. [02:36] Sachiko     Wow, the stands are full     for a third-round game. [02:40] Watanabe     It's a really interesting match-up. [02:43] Watanabe     Miyuki was wondering how     Narumiya would pitch against Todoroki. [02:50] Announcer     Thank you for waiting. [02:52] Announcer     We will now begin today's first game, [02:55] Announcer     between Inashiro Industrial     and Yakushi High School. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi [03:01] Announcer     Top of the first inning. [03:03] Announcer     Inashiro Industrial is up to bat. [03:05] Announcer     Batting first, center fielder Kamiya-kun. [03:10] _Umpire     Play! [03:13] _Fan     Carlo! [03:43] _Fan     They got the lead-off batter Carlos out! [03:45] _Fan     He jammed him inside! [03:48] Todoroki     Nice pitch, Nada-senpai! [03:51] _Fan     Man, he's looking good. [03:51] ---     One out! [03:53] _Fan     That's the shootball he used to shut down     all those sluggers at Koshien Stadium. [03:54] ---     One out! [03:57] ---     One out! [03:57] _Fan     Was that over 140 km/h? [04:04] int_Shirokawa     It's not just the speed. [04:05] int_Shirokawa     He's not using the plate     the same way he did last fall. [04:09] int_Shirokawa     Almost every pitcher stands     on the third-base side, [04:12] int_Shirokawa     but he's standing as far to the     first-base side as he can when he pitches. [04:18] int_Shirokawa     That puts an angle on the shootball,     making it a more powerful weapon. [04:25] int_Shirokawa     We'll need to deal with this pitch [04:28] int_Shirokawa     to get past this pitcher. [04:34] Announcer     An outside pitch for a strike! [04:38] Owada     That pitch was quite effective for him     during the Invitational, too. SIGN    Press Box [04:42] Mine     Yeah. [04:43] Mine     He seems to have improved it     in the time since then. [04:47] Mine     The better the pitcher's shootball, [04:49] Mine     the more the batter will     focus on inside pitches, [04:53] Mine     making the outside pitches more effective. [04:54] _Umpire     Foul! [05:06] ---     Out! [05:08] _Fan     A ground ball to third! [05:09] _Fan     He shut down Inashiro's top two batters! [05:12] _Fan     Wow. [05:13] _Fan     It's like he's looking down on     the Inashiro batters when he throws. [05:17] Sachiko     Sanada-kun's more intense than last year. [05:20] ---     Yeah. [05:21] Watanabe     He's gotten stronger since the fall. [05:25] Owada     Those hips and thighs... [05:28] Owada     His lower body is much thicker than before! [05:35] int_Mine     The strict lower-body training     between tournaments [05:39] int_Mine     and experience against powerhouse schools [05:42] int_Mine     from around the country in a     major venue like Koshien Stadium [05:46] int_Mine     have honed his body, mind,     and pitching skills. [05:50] int_Mine     Shunpei Sanada has developed as a pitcher. [05:57] int_Batter     It sank? [06:01] int_Batter     Damn it! Was that a two-seam fastball? [06:04] _Umpire     Out! [06:06] Announcer     The ace Sanada starts off by taking     down Inashiro's first three batters! [06:09] Announcer     He's got the same rhythm     he did at Koshien Stadium! [06:16] _Player     Not bad. [06:18] _Coach     Jeez, he could have just basked in the     afterglow of Koshien Stadium a little longer. [06:24] _Coach     Yeah! Nice pitch, Sanada! [06:26] Sanada     He's enjoying this. [06:28] Todoroki     Yeah, Sanada-senpai! [06:31] int_Coach     We just came back from the Invitational. [06:33] int_Coach     I'd like him to rest,     but not against this team. [06:37] int_Batter     If we took things easy against them,     we could get hurt before the summer. [06:43] int_Coach     We'll hit you with     the passion and intensity we have [06:46] int_Coach     after playing at Koshien     Stadium, Kunitomo-san. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi [07:37] int_Narumiya     Sorry to rain on your parade. [07:49] int_Narumiya     When will you realize you only got into     the Invitational out of sheer luck? [07:59] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [08:11] int_Narumiya     If you've forgotten,     allow me to remind you... [08:26] int_Narumiya     I'm the king. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi [08:30] Announcer     Inashiro was the runner-up at     last year's summer tournament, [08:33] Announcer     but was unexpectedly knocked out     in the second round in the fall. [08:37] Announcer     Their southpaw pitcher in his last year of     high school is being eyed by the pro league. [08:41] Announcer     Let's see how he's     improved over the winter, [08:45] Announcer     with over five thousand fans watching! [08:50] Announcer     Swing and a miss for strike three! [08:52] Announcer     He takes down a second batter     with an outside fastball! [08:55] Announcer     Ace Narumiya is in the     groove in the first inning! [09:02] _Fan     Oh, man! [09:03] _Fan     He's incredible to watch. [09:09] Announcer     Now come the cleanups! [09:12] Announcer     The third batter is Mishima. [09:15] int_Tadano     He's starting off tense. [09:19] int_Tadano     Mei-san's pitching is still stiff. [09:22] int_Tadano     It's fast but not sharp. [09:27] int_Tadano     I'd like to end the inning now. [09:30] int_Mishima     I've been waiting for this! [09:33] int_Mishima     A chance to face this guy! [09:36] int_Mishima     He's number one on my list of     guys at other schools to take down! [09:41] int_Mishima     I actually... [09:42] int_Mishima     somewhat respect him. [09:47] Announcer     Two pitches, two strikes! [09:49] Announcer     With a solid tempo, here's the third pitch! [09:53] int_Mine     This is Mei Narumiya! [09:56] int_Mine     Mad respect! [10:04] [SONG] _SFX     Plop [10:04] Announcer     Whoa! [10:05] Announcer     A routine fly ball drops     in between the fielders! [10:08] Announcer     Third batter Yuta Mishima hits a     Texas Leaguer off Mei Narumiya! [10:08] _All     Yeah! SIGN    Discussed Beforehand [10:21] Tadano     Timeout. [10:24] Announcer     Up to bat is Yakushi's best hitter,     Raichi Todoroki! [10:29] Announcer     His powerful full swing attracted     attention at Koshien Stadium. [10:32] Announcer     Up against Tokyo's, no, [10:34] Announcer     this generation's best southpaw,     Mei Narumiya, how will he fare? [10:40] _Fan     Oh, man! They're facing each     other in the first inning! [10:43] _Fan     I'm starting to like Mishima! [10:45] _Fan     He'll go right at him, right? [10:47] _Fan     Narumiya? Yeah, of course! [10:48] _Fan     Who's gonna win? [10:50] int_Tadano     That pitch was a little too high. [10:54] int_Tadano     His ball control is still unstable. [10:58] Tadano     Mei-san, Mei-san... [11:00] Narumiya     What do you want?! [11:02] Tadano     The baseball world is making     a new rule for players. [11:06] Tadano     High school baseball players     should go nighty-night by nine. [11:15] Tadano     Nine. Nighty-night. [11:18] Narumiya     Is that a gag or something? [11:24] Narumiya     Try saying it now. [11:26] Tadano     High shool basheball plaers     should go nighy-ni by nine. [11:32] Narumiya     Your face is pretty funny. [11:38] Tadano     I'm glad I could help you relax! [11:41] Tadano     I really wanted you to smile. [11:43] Tadano     Now, let's focus on the game! [11:45] Narumiya     How am I supposed to do that?! [11:47] Narumiya     The next time you call a timeout,     you'd better have a funny joke! [11:51] Tadano     Yes, sir! I've been saving a few. [11:53] Narumiya     No timeouts for you!     Stay away from the mound! [11:57] _Fan     They're at it again. [11:59] _Fan     That battery is unbelievable. [12:02] int_Narumiya     He took all night to come up     with that? What an idiot. [12:07] int_Tadano     It's my job as catcher to get him     to relax when he throws. [12:13] int_Tadano     If Mei-san can pitch     as well as he's capable of, [12:17] int_Tadano     it doesn't matter what batter he's facing. [12:28] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     Itsuki, it's not that I don't like your calls, [12:34] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     or that I want to do things on my own. [12:38] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     I want to stand on the mound     and throw the pitches I want to. [12:44] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     I want to feel free, selfish... [12:49] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     The king of the mound. [12:55] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     I know that makes me sound like     a terrible pitcher and upperclassman. [13:03] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     Can you keep up with me? [13:15] int_Tadano     I'm the catcher! I can't wimp out     and give the batter any chances! [13:21] int_Tadano     Call a game that makes Mei-san shine! [13:24] Announcer     It's the bottom of the first with     a runner on first and two outs. [13:27] Announcer     Up to bat is the cleanup, Todoroki! [13:32] Mishima     I'm gonna run! [13:33] int_Carlos     Show them how outmatched they are. [13:36] _Player     Raichi! [13:38] _Player     Knock it flying! [13:39] int_Shirokawa     Shut them up. [13:42] int_Coach     This is the time to get a hit. [13:44] int_Coach     He hasn't settled into a rhythm. [13:46] int_Coach     This is your chance, Raichi. [13:51] Announcer     Here's the first pitch! [14:01] Announcer     It's a high inside pitch! Foul! [14:08] Announcer     Second pitch! [14:11] int_Todoroki     Far out. [14:13] Announcer     It goes wide outside. Ball. [14:18] Announcer     Third pitch! [14:21] Announcer     An outside slider goes wide. Ball. [14:24] Announcer     The count is 2-1. [14:26] int_Todoroki     Even farther out. [14:34] int_Todoroki     Too close! [14:36] _Umpire     Strike two! [14:39] _All     Yeah! [14:40] Mishima     Okay, let's get to running! [14:43] Announcer     The count is now 2-2. [14:46] Announcer     An inside fastball gets the     second strike for Mei Narumiya! [14:49] Tadano     Nice pitch! [14:53] int_Tadano     It's looking sharper. [14:56] _Fan     An inside pitch to Todoroki? [14:57] _Fan     That first pitch high and inside     was trouble, too. [14:59] _Fan     Trying to beat him at his own game? [15:01] _Fan     The Inashiro battery sure is aggressive. [15:04] int_Coach     Raichi let a pitch go by? [15:06] _Fan     What will the last pitch be? [15:08] _Fan     Maybe a changeup! [15:09] _Fan     Todoroki, get an awesome hit! [15:11] _Fan     Mei-kun! [15:21] int_Todoroki     I saw a lot of different     pitchers at Koshien Stadium, [15:24] int_Todoroki     but he's incredible! [15:26] int_Todoroki     Better than all of them! [15:30] int_Todoroki     Incredible! [15:33] int_Todoroki     Incredible! [15:35] int_Todoroki     This is Mei Narumiya! [15:40] int_Todoroki     He's incredible! [15:42] int_Todoroki     Incredible! [15:46] int_Todoroki     Incredible! [16:16] Announcer     It's a pop fly to left field! [16:19] Announcer     The first round of Narumiya     versus Todoroki goes to Narumiya! [16:25] _Fan     That was nerve-racking. [16:27] _Fan     I thought he had it for a moment. [16:28] _Fan     That was right where he wanted it. [16:32] _Player     You're enjoying yourself. [16:33] Owada     He used both sides of the strike zone,     and pitched one slider. SIGN    Press Box [16:39] Owada     He looked a little reckless, [16:42] Owada     but he finished things nicely. [16:45] int_Mine     That tenacity is part of     Narumiya-kun's personality, [16:50] int_Mine     but still, he took down Todoroki,     who shone at Koshien Stadium [16:54] int_Mine     using nearly all fastballs. [16:58] int_Mine     This battery is looking beyond him,     far into the future... [17:05] Sanada     He's a monster of a pitcher. [17:09] Sanada     We're the same age. [17:12] Sanada     It's scary. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Yakushi [17:27] Sachiko     I can't believe he's shutting     down Inashiro's batters. [17:32] Watanabe     Yeah, that shootball isn't easy to hit. [17:41] Announcer     Strike three! [17:43] Announcer     That's three outs! [17:44] Sanada     Yeah! [17:46] int_Watanabe     Ace Sanada used his powerful shootball SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi [17:49] int_Watanabe     to hold Inashiro's batters scoreless     past the second inning, too. [17:56] int_Watanabe     Seeing the Yakushi underdogs     hold their own against Inashiro [18:00] int_Watanabe     sent strong waves of excitement     through the crowd. [18:05] int_Watanabe     But... [18:12] int_Watanabe     Narumiya's pitching got     sharper with every inning. [18:18] int_Watanabe     Todoroki struck out. [18:21] int_Watanabe     Yakushi hasn't had a runner     on base since the first inning. SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Inashiro [18:26] int_Watanabe     And... [18:33] int_Watanabe     Little by little... [18:38] int_Watanabe     Little by little... [18:41] Announcer     It's gone! [18:47] Coach     Carlo! [18:52] Announcer     Inashiro Industrial has broken the stalemate. [18:55] Announcer     And now, they have a runner on second     with only one out! [18:58] Announcer     This is another chance for them! [19:04] Announcer     It's a hit to near-left field! [19:06] Announcer     Shirakawa rounds third base! [19:11] _Umpire     Safe! [19:14] Announcer     Inashiro Industrial gets their second run! [19:18] Coach     After Carlos hit the inside     shootball he was waiting for, [19:21] Coach     the cleanup Yamaoka got an RBI single. [19:24] Coach     Everything they'd kept pent-up in between     tournaments has exploded all at once. [19:28] _Player     Now we'll turn up the pressure! [19:31] _All     Yeah! SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Yakushi [19:45] ---     Yeah! [19:48] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [20:13] int_Coach     Just like last year, [20:15] int_Coach     I had them repeat a basic routine. [20:20] int_Coach     For better or worse,     we're a team of individuals. [20:25] int_Coach     Each had his own motivations, [20:27] int_Coach     and there wasn't as much time as we wanted. [20:31] int_Coach     Being unable to see the light at the end     of the tunnel wore down their spirits [20:35] int_Coach     and made their bodies scream. [20:37] int_Coach     But still, the determination     in their eyes never wavered. [20:54] int_Narumiya     I have only one goal. [20:59] (Flashback) fb_Coach     The boys didn't let it go to waste... [21:02] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Their loss to Ugumori last fall. [21:07] (Flashback) fb_Shirakawa     There is a reason for every loss. [21:11] (Flashback) fb_Tadano     You must accept your shortcomings... [21:14] (Flashback) fb_Yabe     ...address the challenges... [21:17] (Flashback) fb_Carlos     ...and take action! [21:19] (Flashback) _All     So that we can find [21:22] (Flashback) _All     what it takes to be the best! [21:30] int_Narumiya     The best in Japan! [21:44] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [21:48] Announcer     He finishes with a high inside fastball! [21:51] Announcer     Raichi Todoroki has struck out     twice in a row! [21:56] Announcer     Narumiya's perfect pitching hasn't allowed     a runner on base since the first inning! [22:00] Announcer     Yakushi High School, one of the Invitational     semifinalists, is being overpowered [22:04] Announcer     by Inashiro Industrial's ace, Mei Narumiya! [22:16] _Player     "King." [23:48] @Sawamura     What pitches? When and where to throw them? [23:52] @Sawamura     Their running turned into a sprint!     Remember when we did that? [23:56] @Furuya     Yeah. [23:57] @Sawamura     I suddenly feel like running, too! [23:59] @Sawamura     Let's go, Furuya! [24:00] @Furuya     No. [24:01] Ochiai     Isn't this why you only     registered eighteen spots SIGN    Wait... Weren't you expecting me to succeed... [24:04] Ochiai     for the spring when you're allowed twenty? [24:07] Ochiai     I've prepared a list of first-years     I feel are ready to be on the bench. [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Sawamura     "Camphor." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Camphor" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 8 - Camphor Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:11] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [00:14] Announcer     He finishes with a high inside fastball! [00:17] Announcer     Raichi Todoroki has struck out     twice in a row! [00:22] Announcer     Narumiya's perfect pitching hasn't allowed     a runner on base since the first inning! [00:26] Announcer     Yakushi High School, one of the Invitational     semifinalists, is being overpowered [00:30] Announcer     by Inashiro Industrial's ace, Mei Narumiya! [02:07] _Sign     Meiji Jingu Stadium [02:20] Watanabe     Narumiya's pitching was overpowering. [02:24] Sachiko     Yeah, he completely shut down Todoroki-kun. [02:32] Owada     Inashiro had a very strong showing,     more than the score indicates. [02:38] Mine     Yeah. [02:41] Mine     In the eighth inning, Yamaoka-kun's     double gave them their third run. [02:45] Mine     Narumiya-kun was walked,     and Tadano-kun's RBI hit gave them a fourth. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Yakushi [02:52] Mine     In the last inning, Akiba-kun led off     and popped to the center fielder. [02:59] Mine     It ended with Masuda-kun's strikeout. [03:03] Mine     Before their cleanups, Mishima-kun,     Todoroki-kun, and Sanada-kun, could bat, [03:09] Mine     Yakushi High School had lost. [03:13] Owada     Yakushi were semifinalists     in the Spring Invitational, [03:16] Owada     but they could only get two hits this game. [03:20] Owada     Inashiro is built around     their impeccable ace, [03:22] Owada     but the other players are able     to show their skills as well. [03:25] Tadano     That's enough. [03:27] Owada     Inashiro is looking strong again. [03:31] _Fan     Carlo! [03:31] _Fan     Narumiya-kun! [03:35] _Player     The next team's coming. [03:37] _Player     Tomobe, let's go! [03:42] Sanada     Damn it! [03:44] Sanada     We lost! [03:49] Sanada     They're too strong. [03:54] _Coach     Yeah, they weren't a team you could beat     on sheer momentum alone. [04:04] Sanada     I hate this. [04:09] Sanada     I hate this more than when     we lost at Koshien Stadium. [04:17] int_Player     Sanada... [04:20] int_Player     Sanada-san... [04:27] int_Coach     Pissed, eh? [04:31] int_Coach     While he stepped it up a gear     when he took the mound, [04:34] int_Coach     he always seemed so passive     when it came to baseball, but now... [04:39] (Flashback) fb_Sanada     We're the same age. [04:43] int_Coach     There was our loss in the fall,     then Koshien Stadium... [04:45] int_Coach     and now your pitching duel against Narumiya. [04:48] int_Coach     The harder you try at baseball,     the more frustration you face. [04:54] int_Coach     But even so, you're a pitcher who can     expect more from yourself. [05:04] _Coach     Going from having nothing to lose [05:06] _Coach     to winning because you deserve to     is not at all easy. [05:12] _Coach     No result is set in stone. [05:14] _Coach     But you can prepare     so you don't have any regrets. [05:19] _Coach     We should thank Inashiro for     knocking us down after celebrating [05:22] _Coach     too much over our games at Koshien Stadium. [05:25] _Coach     Jerks. [05:27] _Coach     We're heading out! [05:29] _Coach     Let's get to work! Summer will     be here before you know it! [05:32] _All     Yes, sir! [05:35] Todoroki     I'm gonna knock Mei Narumiya     and Inashiro flying! SIGN    Third base line     Baseball office     Competition office     Officials room     Locker room SIGN    First base line     Broadcast room     Executive suite     Locker room     Jingu Tournament     Headquarters SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [05:44] Yoshizawa     Kuroki! And you, Hayakawa! [05:47] Mitsuishi     Didn't you say you were going to Seido? SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Third base line     Baseball office     Competition office     Officials room     Locker room SIGN    First base line     Broadcast room     Executive suite     Locker room     Jingu Tournament     Headquarters [05:52] Yoshizawa     They said Yakushi would be     getting some players this year. [05:56] Hayakawa     Well, you never know what     life has in store for you. [06:00] Mine     You just couldn't meet     the academic requirements, right? [06:03] Taniguchi     Mitsuishi, what are you grinning about? [06:06] Mitsuishi     You're still such a loudmouth, Taniguchi. [06:09] Kuroki     It's not like you     first-years won the game. [06:11] Kuroki     Don't go getting a swelled head. [06:13] Shima     We're not. [06:15] Taniguchi     Save it for when you've     got a spot on the bench. [06:18] Yoshizawa     Same to you. [06:22] int_Akamatsu     I think that's Tomobe. [06:24] int_Akamatsu     Sakito Tomobe from Chonan Senior. [06:28] Tomobe     I won't let it end like this. [06:31] Tomobe     The next time we play, our team will win. [06:40] Akamatsu     Yeah, let's meet on the ground next time. [06:47] _Sign     Seido Spirit Dorm [06:50] Watanabe     Yes, I believe Sanada was pitching his best. [06:54] Watanabe     It's just that Narumiya's pitching today     was impregnable. [06:57] _Coach     Inashiro shut down Todoroki? [06:59] Watanabe     Yes, sir. [07:00] Watanabe     I think they were focused on him. [07:03] Watanabe     They didn't let him get a single hit. [07:12] Higasa     Oh, Carlos. [07:14] @Maezono     Is that when they took the lead? [07:17] @Kuramochi     Todoroki strikes out in two straight at-bats. [07:20] @Kuramochi     Yakushi is held to just two hits. [07:24] @Sawamura     Nabe-san, please show me the scorebook! [07:27] Watanabe     Sure, here you go. [07:31] @int_Sawamura     What pitches did he throw, and where? [07:37] int_Yui     Oh, they can read a scorebook. [07:40] int_Yui     I didn't expect that. [07:42] Asada     I-I'm not making progress. [07:45] @Sawamura     Nabe-san, please explain! [07:46] Watanabe     I figured you'd ask. [07:48] ---     Thank you! [07:50] @Miyuki     Well, the outcome was pretty obvious. [07:53] @Miyuki     If anything, Sanada deserves praise     for holding their batters to four runs. [07:59] @Kuramochi     What are you smiling about? [08:01] @Kuramochi     Inashiro has tightened up     their game since last year! [08:04] @Miyuki     Because they'll be fun to beat.     Doesn't that fire you up? [08:07] @Kuramochi     Shut up, idiot! [08:09] Watanabe     Look here. [08:11] Watanabe     He's throwing the changeups he used to     throw in the first half in the second half. [08:16] Watanabe     It seemed like he was saving them     for the end against Todoroki. [08:20] Watanabe     His fastballs were sharp today,     so the changeups were highly effective. [08:26] Watanabe     You could look at it the other way, too. [08:28] Watanabe     Having this pitch     made his fastball better. [08:32] @int_Kominato     A changeup that drops like a sinker... [08:36] @int_Maezono     Instead of worrying about other people,     I need to focus on myself. [08:40] @int_Tojo     They hit a home run off of Sanada-san. [08:44] Yui     Thank you for the food. [08:46] _Lady     Oh, you ate it all? [08:48] Yui     I feel ready to burst. [08:50] Seto     How did he finish first? [08:52] Seto     What's his stomach made of? [09:00] int_Yui     Inashiro Industrial's Mei Narumiya... [09:03] int_Yui     I want to see him from the field     instead of from the stands. SIGN    April 8th [09:35] @Sawamura     Yeah! [09:37] @Miyuki     Looking good, Sawamura. [09:39] @Miyuki     You're finally hitting the ball. [09:41] @Kuramochi     Only when you start from     a bunt stance, though. [09:45] @Sawamura     The pitcher is the ninth fielder, after all. [09:48] @Sawamura     Hitting, pitching, running! [09:49] @Sawamura     I'll show you the new     and improved Sawamura! SIGN    Whiff [09:53] _Player     Hey, eye on the ball! [10:05] @Sawamura     Wh-Whoa! [10:07] @Sawamura     So that's a real batting drill! [10:09] @Sawamura     It's so much more intense! [10:11] _Player     What do you mean, real?! [10:14] @Miyuki     Those two are getting along great. [10:17] @Kominato     Looking good. [10:18] @Miyuki     Zono's hitting the ball more accurately. [10:23] @Kuramochi     There's no telling who will     start the next game! [10:31] @Tojo     The upperclassmen are unbelievable. [10:33] @Kanemaru     Makes sense, after how badly     Yakushi got beaten. [10:36] @Kanemaru     We might have to play Inashiro     in this tournament, too. [10:42] @Kanemaru     They're really focused. [10:46] @int_Kanemaru     Still... [10:47] @int_Kanemaru     The reason the team is on its toes     right now is because [10:51] @int_Kanemaru     we've only registered 18 players for the     spring tournament, same as the Invitational. [10:59] @int_Kanemaru     The spring tournament allows 20 players,     two more than the invitational. [11:06] @int_Kanemaru     Even though the coach can add     two players, he hasn't. [11:12] @int_Kanemaru     After not making the roster for     the Invitational, Mimura-senpai... [11:15] @int_Kanemaru     Kawashima-senpai... [11:17] @int_Kanemaru     and the other third-years     who are graduating... [11:20] @int_Kanemaru     must be dying for one of those spots. [11:25] @int_Kanemaru     The coach intentionally     left those two spots open. [11:29] @int_Kanemaru     That must mean... [11:40] _Player     This is tiring... [11:42] _Player     We knew what we were getting into. [11:44] _Player     And what about the meals? [11:46] _Player     I can't eat three bowls     of rice every morning. [11:49] _Player     I'd rather be doing batting drills. [11:51] _Player     But one of them is always swinging a bat. [11:55] _Player     Senpai came back to the room after midnight. [11:59] _Player     Really? [12:01] _Player     That's hardcore. [12:06] _Player     Th-Those two again! [12:08] _Player     Stop increasing the pace! [12:10] _Player     Hey! [12:15] _Player     Koshu! [12:18] int_Seto     So that's how it's gonna be. [12:20] int_Seto     No one wants to be left behind. [12:25] int_Mogami     Idiots. If you go all-out now,     you'll regret it at breakfast. [12:35] @Sawamura     The running's turned into a sprint! [12:37] @Sawamura     Remember when we were like that? [12:39] @Furuya     Remember? [12:40] @Kawakami     You're still like that. [12:41] @Sawamura     I'm getting the urge to run myself! [12:44] @Sawamura     Let's go, Furuya! [12:45] @Furuya     No. [12:47] @Miyuki     The first-years are itching     to join our practice. [12:54] Ochiai     Wouldn't they benefit from     a separate training regimen? [12:59] Ochiai     They need to develop their bodies to deal     with the rigors of high school baseball. [13:04] Ochiai     It will help prevent injury later on, too. [13:09] Ochiai     But I see a few that are head     and shoulders above the rest. [13:33] Asada     Ugh. [13:34] Seto     Damn, I went so hard I can't eat. [13:39] int_Mogami     You reap what you sow, idiot. [13:42] @Kanemaru     Hey, what's the holdup, first-years? [13:44] @Kanemaru     Your chopsticks aren't moving! [13:45] @Sawamura     There he is! [13:46] @Sawamura     The demonic overseer Kanemaru [13:48] @Sawamura     who forbids leaving even one grain of rice! [13:50] @Kanemaru     Shut up! [13:51] _Sign     Make sure you eat so you have energy to train! [13:51] _Sign      Eating is part of training! [13:52] @Kanemaru     Eat so you replenish the energy     you spent in practice! [13:56] @Kanemaru     Otherwise you'll lose weight and be     unable to perform during practice! [14:01] @Kanemaru     I know it's tough, but think of your     meals as part of your training and eat! [14:06] @Kanemaru     This will benefit you in the long run! [14:08] _All     Yes, sir! [14:11] @Tojo     Kanemaru sure knows how to     encourage the younger players. [14:15] @Kanemaru     He's a good mentor. [14:17] Ono     They're going to be Kanemaru's army. [14:19] @Kominato     Looks like a lot of them     are having trouble eating. [14:22] @Kominato     We did too, of course. [14:24] @Furuya     I still don't like eating. [14:28] @Sawamura     Someone like me will eat like this... [14:31] @Sawamura     The second bowl of rice     is as high as a mountain! [14:33] @Sawamura     I'm a level above you wimps,     with your light portions! [14:37] @Kominato     Wow, good for you. [14:39] Yui     So you eat breakfast here. [14:41] Yuki     Yeah, but I pack my lunch. SIGN    Spirit [14:44] Yui     I saw the large box you brought. [14:47] Yuki     It was my brother's. [14:48] Yuki     I had a rice ball before practice. [14:51] Yuki     This way, I can get some protein     immediately after practice. [14:58] Yui     Yep. Do you take any supplements? [15:00] Yuki     They're expensive, so I just take BCAA. [15:04] Yuki     I want to get as much of my     nutrition from food as possible! [15:07] Yuki     More, please! [15:10] Yui     Me, too! [15:13] Seto     More eating monsters! [15:21] Seto     Don't go too hard, Koshu. [15:26] Ochiai     I watched the DVD of yesterday's game. [15:30] Ochiai     Mei Narumiya does indeed seem to be     one of the top pitchers in the country. [15:37] Ochiai     He just happens to be in our region. [15:39] Ochiai     And after what happened last year, [15:42] Ochiai     he represents the biggest obstacle we face. [15:49] Ochiai     Still, we'll only run into him in     the finals for this tournament. [15:54] Ochiai     We are also very different from last year. [16:00] Ochiai     I expect this is the reason [16:02] Ochiai     you registered 18 players for the     tournament when 20 are allowed. [16:11] Ochiai     The entrance ceremony is over, so first-     years are allowed to play in official games. [16:16] Ochiai     I've prepared a list of first-years     I feel are ready to be on the bench. [16:16] _Sign     Masashi Yuki R/R Great body balance, fair running speed     Kaoru Yui R/L Power, great running and throwing arm     Koshu Okumura R/R Great instincts and throwing arm     Kota Kagami L/L Doesn't stand out, but capable     Takuma Seto R/L A+ running speed     Favoring players who can make an impact     on the team rather than well-rounded ones SIGN    April 9th [16:31] Haruno     Could you carry this over for me,     Akane-chan, Anna-chan? [16:35] _Both     Yes. [16:36] Haruno     It's heavy, so carry it together. [16:38] Haruno     No need to rush. [16:40] Haruno     I wouldn't want you to trip and fall. [16:43] _Both     Yes. [16:45] int_Akane     Haruno-senpai is so nice! [16:48] int_Anna     It's heavy, even with two people. [16:51] Haruno     When I was a first-year, Yui-senpai and     Sachi-senpai would always help me— [16:59] Akane     Are you okay, Haruno-senpai? [17:01] Anna     Please watch where you're going. [17:02] Haruno     I'm sorry! [17:04] Sachiko     She's making a mess of things. [17:05] Yui     That's Haruno for you. [17:11] _Fan     There's always so many people here. [17:14] _Fan     It's been like this ever since     they got back from Koshien Stadium. [17:17] _Fan     Is everyone here to see Furuya? [17:19] _Fan     Do you think he'll be in the bullpen today? [17:21] _Fan     Is it true a scout from Fukuoka is in town? [17:24] _Fan     He'd be here to see Miyuki. [17:26] @Kominato     Are you using a wooden bat today? [17:29] @Miyuki     Yeah. [17:30] _Fan     Furuya didn't pitch in last week's game, [17:33] _Fan     so I hope he'll pitch in the next one... [17:35] _Fan     Some of those 150 km/h monster fastballs. [17:37] _Fan     It's like a dream to     see pitches that fast. [17:41] _Fan     He's looking good. [17:42] _Fan     I just hope he can do that in the game. [17:44] _Fan     I hope Maezono can get back in there. [17:51] _Fan     We need hitters with power,     besides Miyuki, to give them some depth. [17:57] @int_Tojo     Oh, man. He hit that difficult     trajectory like it was nothing. [18:00] @int_Tojo     Sometimes he misses pitches that     should be easy to hit, though. [18:04] @Kuramochi     That guy's still on a roll. [18:07] @Miyuki     Tojo, how close to full power was that? [18:10] @Tojo     80%! [18:11] @Miyuki     It's looking good. [18:13] @Tojo     Thank you! [18:15] @int_Tojo     Actually, it was 90%. [18:18] @Miyuki     After all, it's best to practice     with real pitches, don't you think? [18:33] @int_Tojo     So this kid is Yuki-senpai's... [18:47] _Fan     Hm? That stance... [18:49] _Fan     Who is that? [19:15] @Furuya     Who is that? [19:16] _Fan     Didn't he jam that? [19:20] _Fan     That was a solid hit. [19:22] _Fan     What a batter! [19:23] _Fan     That's Masashi? [19:26] _Fan     Tetsu's younger brother, Masashi Yuki! [19:30] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     He's a whimsical kid, [19:32] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     but he's way better than     I was as a first-year. [19:35] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     Look after him for me. [19:39] @int_Miyuki     More whimsical than Tetsu-san? [19:42] int_Rei     He must have done a lot of     swings during spring break. [19:53] _Fan     He hit for power with a low stance. [19:55] _Fan     Who is that? [19:59] _Fan     He's so small. How does he hit it so far? [20:02] int_Seto     Those two really are crazy. [20:08] _Fan     What a sharp swing! [20:10] _Fan     He hit it hard to right field! [20:12] _Fan     Are they really first-years? [20:14] int_Seto     I'm gonna play center field! [20:18] _Fan     I heard they had quite a crop this year. [20:21] _Fan     You aren't kidding! [20:29] _Fan     He's hitting Tojo's pitches easily! [20:31] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Huh? [20:33] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     The first-years are practicing     with us already? [20:37] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     We were still practicing basics     during the spring tournament, right? [20:41] (Flashback) @fb_Konimato     Yeah. [20:42] (Flashback) @fb_Konimato     Furuya pitched in the     Kanto tournament, though. [20:46] (Flashback) @fb_Konimato     That must mean there are some     talented first-years this year. [20:56] _Player     So the reason there are two spots open... [20:59] _Player     Right? [21:00] int_Player     What positions do they play? [21:04] @int_Miyuki     The first-years' abilities     will inspire the organization. [21:09] @int_Miyuki     Strengthening the team is the top priority. [21:13] @int_Miyuki     It's a message from the coach that     things won't stay as they are. [21:26] @int_Sawamura     That's right. [21:29] @int_Sawamura     We overshadowed our seniors last year, too. [21:38] Narrator     In order to reach nationals, [21:41] Narrator     new blood was added,     and the team grew to 94 members. [21:46] Narrator     For the Seido High School     baseball team, this spring... SIGN    Wait... Weren't you expecting me to succeed... [21:50] Narrator     began the battle for the     20 spots in the summer [21:56] Narrator     and the numbers they would wear. [22:04] @Sawamura     Challenge accepted! [22:06] @Sawamura     I accept your challenge! SIGN    "Camphor" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Camphor." [23:50] Asada     I can't do it. [23:51] Asada     I've just eaten. [23:53] Asada     I'm sorry. [23:55] int_Asada     Oh, no! I refused an order! [23:57] Asada     I didn't sleep well again. [24:01] Asada     I don't want to run. [24:02] Asada     I don't want to eat. [24:04] Okumura     Then I won't leave a single bit. [24:07] Okumura     I'll finish every meal. [24:09] Yui     More, please! [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Battle, Battle" [24:13] @Sawamura     "Battle, Battle." [24:15] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! 9 - Battle, Battle Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] @int_Miyuki     The first-years' abilities     will inspire the organization. [00:10] @int_Miyuki     Strengthening the team is the top priority. [00:13] @int_Miyuki     It's a message from the coach that     things won't stay as they are. [00:23] Narrator     In order to reach nationals, [00:25] Narrator     new blood was added,     and the team grew to 94 members. [00:29] Narrator     For the Seido High School     baseball team, this spring... [00:33] Narrator     began the battle for the     20 spots in the summer [00:38] Narrator     and the numbers they would wear. [00:43] @Sawamura     Challenge accepted! [00:45] @Sawamura     I accept your challenge! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    April 12th     Fourth day of     the Tokyo Spring Tournament SIGN    Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament     Third Base Side First Base Side     Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Hodai First – Seido     Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Kasuga First – Ueno Academy [02:34] Narrator     A lot of fans came came to the stadium [02:39] Narrator     to see the incredible pitching that     Furuya showed in the Invitational. [02:50] Narrator     In today's game, Furuya is having     trouble controlling the ball [02:53] Narrator     and has allowed several runners     on base since the first inning. [02:58] @Sawamura     I need to step in! [03:01] @int_Furuya     No, you don't! [03:04] Narrator     But the fielders defended well, SIGN    Hodai          Seido [03:07] Narrator     and helped minimize the runs conceded. [03:12] Narrator     They also did their best on offense     in order to support Furuya. SIGN    Hodai SIGN    Seido [03:16] Narrator     The top of the order got up to bat, [03:18] Narrator     and the cleanup added some     runs for insurance. [03:21] Narrator     Then... [03:29] [SONG] SFX     Plop [03:31] Narrator     Having returned to the lineup, [03:34] Narrator     Maezono got a long-awaited RBI hit. [03:36] @Sawamura     That's good! [03:38] @Sawamura     It doesn't matter how it looks! [03:41] Narrator     Furuya's control gradually settled, [03:45] _Sign     Hodai [03:45] _Sign     Seido [03:45] _Sign     (Called in seventh inning) [03:46] Narrator     and Seido defeated Hodai First when the     game was called in the seventh inning. SIGN    Kasuga First scouts SIGN    Teito scout [03:56] _Someone     Yes, his pitches were just as fast as ever, SIGN    Ichidai Third High scout [03:59] _Someone     but his control was severely lacking. [04:02] _Someone     Nothing like how he pitched     in the Invitational. [04:04] _Someone     He was very uneven. [04:07] _Someone     He's intimidating when     he's in the zone, [04:08] _Someone     but there are plenty of ways to attack him. [04:12] @Sawamura     I didn't get to pitch! SIGN    Inashiro scouts [04:16] _Someone     Yeah, the nineteenth and twentieth spots [04:19] _Someone     were filled after the school     entrance ceremony. SIGN    #19     Masashi Yuki SIGN    #20     Kaoru Yui [04:31] @int_Yui     Learning what calls to make when     the pitching is that erratic... [04:34] @int_Yui     Seeing their expressions and     hearing what they say... [04:36] @int_Yui     Just being on the bench     is teaching me so much. [04:40] _Fan     Yui, as in the Yui from Mamiya Senior? [04:42] _Fan     Masashi's got a great build. [04:44] _Fan     He's got the same aura as Tetsu. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [04:58] @Kuramochi     Was that Kasuga First's     ace pitching today? [05:01] Ono     He was #2 in the fall. [05:03] @Kuramochi     His sliders looked good. SIGN    Tokyo Spring High School Baseball Tournament 96 participating teams 95 games Tokyo High School Baseball Association SIGN    Seido [05:05] _Player     Seiko and Teito are playing     at Meiji Jingu tomorrow. [05:08] _Player     Inashiro's playing Bito. [05:10] _Player     They've got Ichidai Third against Tsurugashima     and Sensen against Ugumori at Hachioji. [05:14] _Player     Mukai facing the Seiko     batters sounds incredible. [05:17] Yui     We'll go check out Jingu Stadium. [05:20] Watanabe     I hope we get to see other     pitchers besides Narumiya. [05:24] Sachiko     Should we scout Teito too? [05:26] @Kuramochi     Sanko's got Amahisa to watch out for. [05:28] Haruno     Okay, got it. [05:30] @Miyuki     Maki from Sensen, too. [05:35] @Sawamura     Thank you for the food! [05:37] @Sawamura     Okay, Miyuki-senpai, let's get going! [05:39] @Miyuki     Where? [05:40] @Sawamura     There you go kidding again! [05:43] @Sawamura     I don't want to let the     pitches I would have thrown [05:46] @Sawamura     in today's game go to waste! [05:48] @Miyuki     Go to waste? They're hardly perfect. [05:51] @Sawamura     All the more reason to work on them! [05:53] @Yui     Um... [05:54] @Yui     If Sawamura-senpai is going to be pitching,     would you mind if I went along? [05:58] @Yui     I couldn't get a read on him     in the bullpen during the last game. [06:04] @Miyuki     You're on the bench, so you     should get used to catching. [06:09] @Miyuki     Go ahead and catch for this idiot. [06:12] @Sawamura     Hey, don't give your job to a first-year! SIGN    Casual speech with     the captain... [06:15] @Yui     Casual speech with the captain... [06:17] @Sawamura     Listen, young man! [06:19] @Sawamura     If you want to catch for me, you'll have     to finish three bowls of rice first! [06:23] @Yui     Yes, sir! This is my third. [06:24] @Sawamura     Is that true, Kanemaru?! [06:27] @Kanemaru     Yeah, that's his third bowl. [06:29] @Sawamura     W-Well done, um... [06:32] @Yui     Yui. [06:34] @Yuki     Miyuki, I'll go, too. [06:36] @Miyuki     Sure. [06:39] ---     Me too. [06:39] @Furuya     You pitched today, with a lot of extra     pitches for the guys you walked, too! [06:45] Watanabe     Yeah, Furuya should stay and     reflect on the game with us. [06:48] [SONG] SFX     Shock [06:51] @Miyuki     Thanks for that, Nabe. [06:52] @Sawamura     See ya later! [06:54] _Player     Thanks for the food! [06:56] _Player     Thanks for the food! [06:57] _Player     Thanks for the food! [06:59] int_Asada     They're going to practice more? [07:02] int_Mogami     It doesn't make sense... I have     less and less appetite every day. [07:07] @Sawamura     Asada! [07:08] @Sawamura     You're a pitcher, right? [07:10] @Sawamura     How about joining us,     once you're done eating? [07:12] asada     I don't think so.     I can't exercise right after eating. [07:16] asada     I'm sorry. [07:18] int_Asada     I can't believe I turned him down! [07:20] @Sawamura     I see. Another time, then! [07:23] int_Asada     He's not mad? [07:26] int_Asada     Is it really okay? [07:27] Seto     He just turned down an invitation     from a second-year. [07:31] Seto     He's got guts. [07:32] @Yui     Furuya-san is a little absentminded. [07:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Looks like you're having     trouble finishing the meals. [07:41] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     When I was new, I used to put some     of my rice on Zono's plate. [07:45] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Keep that between us. SIGN    Boom [07:48] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Then I won't leave a single bit. [07:50] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'll finish every meal. [07:55] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Oh, really? SIGN    Boom [08:00] int_Okumura     Damn... I'm not making any progress. [08:02] @int_Miyuki     Why's he feel the need     to put on that big show? [08:05] @int_Miyuki     Is he miffed he didn't make the bench? [08:08] @int_Miyuki     This is fun. [08:10] @Sawamura     What are you smiling about, Kazuya Miyuki?! [08:13] @Sawamura     You should act more like a captain! [08:15] @Miyuki     Shut up! [08:18] Oka     Hiroomi, wanna go up to the gym? [08:21] Hiroomi     The gym and weight room are already full, [08:24] Hiroomi     thanks to all the regulars. [08:27] Oka     Then, I guess we'll go where we always go. SIGN    Kenichi Oka (second-year) [08:34] Hiroomi     Yeah. [08:37] int_Takatsu     I feel sorry for the third-years who     lost their spots on the bench, [08:42] int_Takatsu     but I'm more pissed about the first-years     who got spots ahead of us second-years. [08:47] int_Takatsu     Where we practice,     the street lights don't reach. [08:51] int_Takatsu     It's a dim, lonely place. [08:54] int_Takatsu     We swung our bats there because     we wanted to go higher. [09:00] int_Takatsu     To make it to the bench. SIGN    Hiroomi Takatsu (second-year) [09:04] int_Takatsu     Damn it. SIGN    April 14th [09:22] @Sawamura     Back to the future! SIGN    Rise SIGN    Twitch [09:24] @Sawamura     Wait a minute, Boss... SIGN    Thump SIGN    Thump [09:26] @Sawamura     Did you come from the future... SIGN    Rise [09:36] @Sawamura     Terminator! [09:37] @Sawamura     Is that him?! [09:39] int_Asada     He's going all-out talking     in his sleep again. [09:45] asada     I'll head out. [09:47] @Sawamura     That was fast! [09:48] @Sawamura     Okay, see you later. [09:52] @Sawamura     He gets dressed really quickly,     don't you think? [09:55] @Sawamura     I've never seen him     after he just woke up. [10:03] int_Asada     I couldn't get much sleep again. [10:07] int_Asada     I don't want to run. [10:09] int_Asada     I don't want to eat. [10:26] @int_Yui     It's still not settling     well into my mitt. [10:28] @int_Yui     I need to catch it more firmly. [10:32] @Furuya     12-6. [10:33] @Yui     Yes, sir! [10:42] Ochiai     I like what I'm seeing. [10:44] Ochiai     Keep pitching. [10:54] @int_Yui     Damn it. [10:55] Ono     Yeah, it breaks at that speed. [10:57] Ono     It's a little tricky at first. [11:00] Ono     You'll have to keep catching     until you get used to it. [11:04] Ono     Our team has a lot of unique pitchers. [11:08] @Yui     Yes, sir. [11:09] @int_Miyuki     Ono... [11:12] @int_Miyuki     Man, that guy doesn't     know how to go easy. [11:14] @Furuya     12-6. [11:16] @Sawamura     What pitch should I master today? [11:19] @Kawakami     Don't get greedy. [11:20] @Sawamura     Here we go, Miyuki-senpai! [11:22] @int_Miyuki     And this one doesn't     know how to keep quiet. [11:28] Okumura     Your pitches are looking good! [11:31] _Player     He's easy to pitch to. [11:34] Okumura     Put the next one over here. [11:36] @int_Miyuki     He's got a flexible style of catching. [11:40] @int_Miyuki     It's a relief that he actually     talks to the pitcher. [11:46] @Sawamura     Hey, hey, hey! [11:47] @Sawamura     If you keep looking away,     you might get hurt, Captain! [12:01] Seto     Seiko's batters only got     five hits and one run. [12:05] Seto     Mukai-san really is something else. [12:07] Seto     Inui-san bopped one, too. [12:12] Seto     I wonder what their first-years are like. [12:16] Okumura     Taku. [12:17] Seto     Yeah? [12:18] Okumura     You don't need to sit with me. [12:21] Okumura     You can go if you're done eating. [12:25] Seto     Okay. [12:27] Seto     I'll go swing a bat for a while. [12:30] Okumura     I'll be there after I finish all of it. SIGN    Players must eat three bowls of rice! [12:54] aso     He still needs work on     getting under fly balls. [12:56] Seki     Yeah, but his arm looks pretty good. [12:59] Seki     He was handling the infield earlier, too. [13:05] Ochiai     It's scary to let him play infield, [13:08] Ochiai     but he's easily handling the outfield. SIGN    April 19th SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     Quarterfinals SIGN    April 19th Spring Tournament 10:00 Teito – Ugumori 12:30 Inashiro Industrial – Kokaidai Sugata SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium     Game 1 SIGN    Teito – Ugumori     (East Tokyo) (East Tokyo) [13:44] _Player     Whoa, get a load of them. [13:46] _Player     Their new first-years make them     look even more like delinquents. [13:50] Mukai     What is this, Rookies? [13:52] Mukai     It must be true that     stupid attracts stupid. [13:56] _Player     Hey, Taiyo, they'll hear you! [13:58] Mukai     That's why I'm saying it. [14:02] Umemiya     Well, I think it's time to go     hunting for elite, preppy boys. [14:06] Mukai     It feels so great to make     idiots like them cry. [14:09] _Umpire     Line up! [14:11] announcer     It's time for today's first game! [14:14] announcer     As the team that took down     Sensen's giant pitcher Maki, [14:16] announcer     Ugumori is undoubtedly stronger this year. [14:19] announcer     and Teito has powered up in the     off-season, outplaying Seiko Academy. [14:25] _Fan     I can't wait to see this game! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium     Third Base Side First Base Side     Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Ugumori – Teito     Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Inashiro Industrial – Kokaidai Sugata [14:27] _Fan     These teams are a dangerous combination! [14:30] _Fan     Teito and Mukai have the     advantage in ability. SIGN    Kokaidai Sugata [14:33] _Fan     If only they had some good     pitchers besides Umemiya. [14:36] _Fan     Teito will be tough to beat. SIGN    Inashiro Industrial [14:41] Carlos     I'd like to give Ugumori some payback. [14:44] Carlos     Mei, who do you think will win? [14:49] Narumiya     If everything goes as expected, Teito. [14:52] Narumiya     But Ugumori can certainly turn the tables. [15:00] Carlos     So which one's gonna win? SIGN    Ugumori          Teito [15:01] Narumiya     We'll just beat whichever one wins! [15:04] Narumiya     I don't care about the     third-place qualifier game! SIGN    Inashiro Industrial #20     Shinji Akamatsu (first-year) [15:13] _Player     Get 'em! [15:14] _Player     Knock it flying! [15:23] Tadano     He's attacking the inside. [15:26] ---     If the batter's getting jammed,     the pitch must be dipping later than usual. SIGN    Ugumori SIGN    Teito [15:30] _Fan     He's sure throwing a lot of fastballs. [15:32] _Fan     Ugumori swings a lot,     so the game is going fast. [15:41] Umemiya     I thought he'd throw more breaking balls. [15:45] _Player     The ones he has thrown have     been very effective. [15:48] _Player     He throws fastballs to rack up the count,     so we have to swing at them. [15:53] _Coach     When your opponent likes to     swing, attack the inside. [15:58] _Coach     While testing the batters, [16:01] _Coach     they're experimenting with our new style,     which limits the number of pitches. [16:07] _Coach     They're a bunch of bold jerks. [16:15] announcer     A fly to left field for the third out. [16:18] announcer     Teito's Taiyo Mukai has held Ugumori     scoreless again this inning! [16:21] _Fan     His pitches have gotten faster, right? [16:24] _Fan     It's amazing he can throw     that fast from the side. [16:26] _Fan     He's completely shutting     down Ugumori's batters! [16:29] _Fan     They lost in the first round     of the fall tournament, [16:31] _Fan     but I've heard they had     the off-season from hell. [16:34] _Coach     Grab it, like this! [16:35] _Fan     Since it's not as hot, they say spring     works in favor of the pitchers. [16:40] _Fan     This game is a battle of teamwork. [16:43] _Fan     The pitchers are the key to victory. [16:46] _Fan     Then Mukai definitely has an advantage. [16:47] _Fan     No, Umemiya's a good pitcher, too! [16:48] _all     Yeah! [16:50] _Fan     He's only given up one     run in five innings. [16:52] _Fan     With Ugumori, you never know until the end. [16:56] _Player     Okay, let's turn it around! [16:57] _Fan     They've got some sort of hidden power. [17:02] Narumiya     Let's go warm up, Itsuki. [17:04] Tadano     Yes, sir! [17:06] int_Narumiya     Ugumori's trying to make an     opening Teito won't give them. [17:12] int_Narumiya     If the score doesn't change,     Ugumori may have a chance. [17:22] Ono     Did you get the LINE from Nabe? [17:24] _Player     Teito's Inui got a two-RBI hit. [17:27] @Kanemaru     First-years, be on the ground at 2:00! [17:30] @Kanemaru     We'll be doing batting drills     on field B, so be ready! [17:34] _all     Yes, sir! [17:35] _Player     Great, I've wanted to do     batting drills for a while! [17:38] _Player     I thought we wouldn't get to use a     ball while the tournament was going on. [17:41] int_Mogami     This is my chance. This is my chance.     This is my chance. [17:41] _Sign     This is my chance     This is my chance     This is my chance [17:43] _Player     I have to eat all of this? Really? [17:49] Seto     Thanks for the food! [17:50] Seto     I'll see you later. [17:54] int_Asada     I'm one of the last to finish again. [17:57] @Sawamura     Asada! [17:59] @Sawamura     Once you're eating,     let's play some catch! [18:01] @Sawamura     That'll warm us up for afternoon practice. [18:03] asada     Y-Yes, sir. I'll be there. [18:06] int_Asada     Whoa, I can't believe I said yes! [18:09] @Sawamura     Okay, let's do it! [18:11] int_Asada     It was out of guilt for turning     him down last time! [18:15] @Sawamura     Okay, I'll wait right here! [18:17] asada     Huh? But that makes it harder to eat... [18:20] @Miyuki     What's going on? [18:22] @Miyuki     Is Sawamura roping a first-year     into practicing with him? [18:24] @Kuramochi     The first-year rooming with us     hasn't been feeling well, [18:27] @Kuramochi     so he's trying to cheer him up. [18:30] @Miyuki     Cheer him up? [18:33] (Flashback) fb_asada     I'll head out. [18:34] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That was fast! [18:36] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     When did he get changed?! [18:39] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I never get to talk to him! [18:40] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     I get the feeling he's avoiding us. [18:45] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Us? Me, too? [18:47] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     He's not used to living in a dorm, [18:50] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     and he has to share a room     with two upperclassmen. [18:53] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     He takes a long time to eat, [18:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     so he might be close to cracking. [18:58] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     We can't let that happen! [19:01] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     It must have been when you beat him     up in that game on the first day! [19:06] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You crushed him in everything     he was good at! [19:08] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That's not just immature,     it's a terrible thing to do! [19:12] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You look and talk mean!     It's no wonder he's scared of you! [19:16] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You have the unmistakable air     of a former delinquent! [19:18] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     It's like living in a     cage with a wild animal! [19:21] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Oh, man, it's so scary! [19:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     You're really asking for it! [19:24] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I understand! [19:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     As his senior, I'll go break a leg! [19:28] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Leave everything to me! [19:32] @Miyuki     He's in that zone again, huh? [19:34] @Kuramochi     With that dumb face he makes. [19:36] @Miyuki     I can picture it now. [19:38] @Kuramochi     Well, Sawamura spends more time with the kid. [19:42] @Kuramochi     Me leaving wouldn't solve anything. [19:44] @Miyuki     I suppose. [19:46] @Miyuki     Our first-year is a cocky kid. [19:49] @Miyuki     Why's he always glaring at me? [19:52] @Kuramochi     You go too easy on them,     so they take advantage. [19:55] @Miyuki     I don't mind. It's fun. [19:58] @Sawamura     And this is where the Sawamura family's     secret sauce makes an appearance! [20:03] @Sawamura     It's got mustard and, um... [20:05] @Sawamura     a lot of other stuff! [20:07] @Sawamura     You pour it over a piping hot steak! [20:10] @Sawamura     Once the meat soaks up the sauce, [20:13] @Sawamura     you take a big bite with rice! [20:15] asada     Um... [20:17] asada     Why are you telling me this? [20:19] @Sawamura     I thought talking about delicious     food would help you eat. [20:23] @Sawamura     Well? Feeling hungry? [20:26] asada     I'm full. [20:28] @Sawamura     Instead of "I can't,"     say "I can't yet!" [20:31] @Sawamura     Just say that when you feel ready to quit! [20:34] @Sawamura     That's what I've always     done and will continue to do! [20:38] asada     They said that on TV yesterday. [20:42] @Sawamura     The only enemy is inside yourself! [20:44] @Sawamura     You need to crawl up from here! [20:51] @Sawamura     Now eat those last three     bites all at once, Asada! [20:54] asada     Not three at once... [20:56] Okumura     Knock it off. [21:01] Okumura     Your idiotic shouting has     made me lose my appetite. [21:05] Okumura     I feel sick. [21:07] @Sawamura     Huh? [21:08] Okumura     Even though he eats slowly,     he finishes everything. [21:17] Okumura     We don't need any cheap encouragement. [21:20] Okumura     We're fighting in our own way. [21:23] Okumura     Could you please leave?     I'm tired of looking at you, Senpai. [21:31] @int_Sawamura     T-Tired of looking at me? [21:37] @int_Sawamura     Leave? [21:42] @Sawamura     Wh-Wh-What's your problem?! [21:44] @Sawamura     You're a first-year, right?     Yeah, a first-year! [21:46] @Sawamura     Tell me your class, name,     and your roll number! [21:50] Okumura     Koshu Okumura. I play catcher. [21:52] Okumura     Don't you remember being     in the bullpen with me? [21:54] Okumura     Are you only interested in first-years     if they have a spot on the bench? [21:59] @Sawamura     I-I remember seeing you. [22:01] Okumura     And it doesn't matter     what class I'm in. [22:07] @int_Sawamura     Wh... [22:08] @int_Sawamura     What a cocky first-year! [22:11] @int_Sawamura     What a jerk! SIGN    "Battle, Battle" [22:15] @Sawamura     "Battle, Battle." [23:49] Umemiya     Don't run away. [23:51] Umemiya     Keep on coming! [23:52] Mukai     I don't like your eyes. [23:55] Mukai     Do you think you can beat me? [23:57] Umemiya     I'm going to crush your     resolve and your pride! [24:02] @Miyuki     Our game tomorrow is against     Kasuga First High. [24:04] @Miyuki     They're a powerhouse school     from the eastern division. [24:06] @Miyuki     What do you think about testing     our numbers at some point? [24:09] @Miyuki     Just a little. [24:10] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:13] @Miyuki     "Debut." [24:15] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Debut" 10 - Debut Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:08] Mukai     It must be true that     stupid attracts stupid. [00:13] Umemiya     Well, I think it's time to go     hunting for elite, preppy boys. [00:17] Mukai     It feels so great to make     idiots like them cry. [00:21] _Player     Get 'em! [00:22] _Player     Knock it flying! [00:38] Seto     Thanks for the food! [00:40] Seto     I'll see you later. [00:43] int_Asada     I'm one of the last to finish again. [00:46] @Sawamura     Asada! [00:48] @Sawamura     Once you're eating, let's play some catch! [00:50] @Sawamura     That'll warm us up for afternoon practice. [00:53] Asada     Y-Yes, sir. I'll be there. [00:55] @Sawamura     Okay, I'll wait right here! [00:58] Asada     Huh? But that makes it harder to eat... [01:01] @Miyuki     What's going on? [01:03] @Miyuki     Is Sawamura roping a first-year     into practicing with him? [01:06] @Kuramochi     The first-year rooming with     us hasn't been feeling well, [01:09] @Kuramochi     so he's trying to cheer him up. [01:12] @Miyuki     Cheer him up? [01:14] @Sawamura     Instead of "I can't,"      say "I can't yet!" [01:17] @Sawamura     Just say that when you feel ready to quit! [01:21] @Sawamura     That's what I've always     done and will continue to do! [01:25] Asada     They said that on TV yesterday. [01:28] @Sawamura     The only enemy is inside yourself! [01:31] @Sawamura     You need to crawl up from here! [01:37] Okumura     Knock it off. [01:41] Okumura     Your idiotic shouting has     made me lose my appetite. [01:44] Okumura     I feel sick. [01:47] @Sawamura     Huh? [01:48] Okumura     Even though he eats slowly,     he finishes everything. [01:56] Okumura     We don't need any cheap encouragement. [01:59] Okumura     We're fighting in our own way. [02:03] Okumura     Could you please leave?     I'm tired of looking at you, Senpai. [02:10] @int_Sawamura     T-Tired of looking at me? [02:16] @int_Sawamura     Leave? [02:21] @Sawamura     Wh-Wh-What's your problem?! [02:23] @Sawamura     You're a first-year, right?     Yeah, a first-year! [02:25] @Sawamura     Tell me your class, name,     and your roll number! [02:29] Okumura     Koshu Okumura. I play catcher. [02:32] Okumura     Don't you remember being     in the bullpen with me? [02:34] Okumura     Are you only interested in first-years     if they have a spot on the bench? [02:38] @Sawamura     I-I remember seeing you. [02:41] Okumura     And it doesn't matter     what class I'm in. [02:44] @int_Sawamura     What a cocky first-year! [04:26] @Sawamura     See you later, Asada. [04:28] Asada     Y-Yes, sir. [04:30] @Sawamura     Kanemaru! [04:31] @Sawamura     Kanemaru, are you here?! [04:33] @Kanemaru     Shut up! [04:34] @Sawamura     Listen and tell me what you think! [04:36] @Kanemaru     It's all your fault! [04:38] @Sawamura     I didn't say anything yet! [04:40] @Kanemaru     Damn, I don't want to hear it. [04:41] @Sawamura     A first-year was just mouthing     off to me in the cafeteria! [04:45] @Kanemaru     Calm down! [04:55] (Flashback) fb_Asada     I'm done! [04:56] (Flashback) fb_Asada     I finished in three bites, Senpai! [04:58] (Flashback) fb_Asada     Let's go! [05:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Go where?! [05:01] (Flashback) fb_Asada     To play catch... [05:05] int_Asada     That was scary,     but I think I did the right thing. [05:10] int_Asada     I've never seen anyone     talk like that to a senior. [05:19] int_Asada     Oh, right. Catch. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [05:33] _Fan     A screwball! [05:34] _Fan     It could have gone anywhere if he'd hit it. [05:36] _Fan     It's the top of the eighth, with two     outs and runners on first and third. [05:39] _Fan     A solid hit could tie the game! [05:41] _Player     Umemiya-senpai! [05:42] _Player     Get us a hit! [05:43] _Player     Let's finish this, Taiyo-san! [05:47] _Player     Ume-nii! [05:49] int_Umemiya     Yeah, no one hates giving up as much as me. [05:54] int_Umemiya     Don't back down! Bring it on! [05:59] int_Mukai     I'm not backing down! [06:01] int_Mukai     If we trip up now, we won't     stand a chance at nationals! [06:08] _Umpire     Foul! [06:12] _Fan     He threw an inside pitch to Umemiya! [06:14] _Fan     That's way too risky! [06:15] _Fan     He did it on purpose!     Now he's got two strikes! [06:18] _Fan     Will he throw his screwball next? [06:23] _Fan     Another inside pitch! [06:24] _Fan     He was going for the third strike! [06:26] _Fan     He's feeling really gutsy! [06:29] int_Player     This is... [06:30] int_Player     the tenacity of the guy who     takes the mound for Teito. [06:36] int_Player     He doesn't show any openings. [06:38] int_Player     His pitching technique is well-polished. [06:42] int_Umemiya     I know that look. [06:46] int_Umemiya     The eyes of someone who puts     everything into their pitches to win. [06:57] int_Umemiya     Let me crush your resolve and pride. [07:12] int_Mukai     Instead of letting my opponent     intimidate me with their bark, [07:16] int_Mukai     I'll gladly take the bite. [07:19] int_Mukai     Remember! What was all that training for? [07:23] int_Umemiya     Bring it. Come on. [07:27] int_Mukai     What was all that practice for? [07:31] int_Mukai     I don't like the look in your eyes. [07:34] int_Umemiya     Come on, bring it! [07:37] int_Mukai     Do you think you can beat me?! [08:12] Mukai     Yeah! [08:15] _Sign     Parking Meter [08:28] @Miyuki     He really said that? [08:30] @Miyuki     I wish I'd have been there. [08:32] @Sawamura     It's no laughing matter, Captain! [08:35] @Sawamura     I heard he's rooming with you! [08:37] @Sawamura     And he's a catcher, too! [08:39] @Miyuki     I seem to recall you insulting Azuma-senpai. [08:43] @Miyuki     What goes around comes around. [08:44] @Miyuki     History repeats itself. [08:48] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     He's gonna play pro ball     with a body like that? [08:50] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Impossible! [08:52] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Look at his belly! [08:54] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     He looks like an old man! [08:56] (Flashback) @fb_Rei     Sawamura, stop! [08:58] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I bet he's at least forty years old! [09:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     There's no way he's in high school! [09:03] (Flashback) fb_Azuma     Wh-Who in the world... [09:06] (Flashback) fb_Azuma     is making fun of my cute belly? [09:16] @fb_Sawamura     This is nothing like that! [09:18] @fb_Sawamura     I was trying to pump up my roommate Asada! [09:21] @Furuya     Insulting? [09:22] @Miyuki     This is fun! [09:23] @Sawamura     No, it's not! [09:25] @Miyuki     Well, everyone has some things     that get them mad. [09:30] @Miyuki     You probably got on his nerves     somehow without realizing it. [09:34] @Miyuki     I think I did, too. [09:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, don't be so impatient. [09:40] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you do as he says,     you'll definitely be able to improve. [09:44] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     No way! [09:46] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I don't want to pair up with     someone so unmotivated! [09:48] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Why is he still on the team? [09:51] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     If he doesn't like to practice,     he should just quit. [09:58] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What you said just now... [10:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I can't let it slide. [10:04] @Miyuki     What is it? [10:05] @fb_Sawamura     Maybe I did say something like that... [10:08] @fb_Sawamura     in this same room! [10:11] @Sawamura     I know it was a folly of youth, [10:13] @Sawamura     but I'm so ashamed of my first-year self! [10:15] @Sawamura     I want to get in a time machine     and set him straight! [10:18] @Furuya     What did you do? [10:19] @Sawamura     Shut up! You have a dark past, too! [10:23] @Miyuki     I'll tell you about it later. [10:25] @Sawamura     That's not necessary! [10:27] @Miyuki     Sawamura. [10:29] @Miyuki     You can worry about first-years if you want,     but you need to get ready yourself. [10:34] @Miyuki     Our game tomorrow is against Kasuga First,     a powerhouse school from the east division. [10:47] @Miyuki     I'll deal with Okumura. [10:49] @Miyuki     Don't make any more trouble     while we're in the tournament. [10:56] Watanabe     Thanks to a fine play by the second     baseman, they couldn't catch up. [10:59] Watanabe     The eighth inning ended up deciding the game. [11:04] Watanabe     Teito defeated Ugumori 3–0. [11:08] _Player     Mukai's doing well this tournament. [11:10] @Kanemaru     He must've trained hard in the off season. [11:12] @Kuramochi     The game only took an hour and a half. [11:15] Watanabe     Then, for the second game, [11:17] Watanabe     we wanted to see how     Kokaidai Sugata would fare against [11:23] Watanabe     Inashiro with their new     former pro ball coach. [11:26] Watanabe     Carlos led off with a home run and     Yamaoka brought in two more runs, [11:30] Watanabe     effectively crushing their ace, Yamada. [11:32] Watanabe     Unable to recover, they gave up     seven runs in the first inning. [11:36] Watanabe     Sugata tried to counterattack, [11:39] Watanabe     but they could only score     two runs against Hirano. [11:43] Watanabe     When the game was called in the seventh     inning, the score was 11–2. [11:46] Watanabe     Inashiro has advanced to the semifinals     while letting their ace, Narumiya, rest. [11:51] @Kuramochi     Carlos is hitting well. [11:52] @Kanemaru     So Teito will play Inashiro     in the semifinals. [11:56] @Kanemaru     It's another battle between pitchers. [11:59] Watanabe     Kasuga First High's ace,     whom we face tomorrow, [12:03] Watanabe     was the relief pitcher last fall, [12:05] Watanabe     but has performed well as     the ace this tournament. [12:09] Watanabe     His slider is impressive, [12:11] Watanabe     but I think his new killer forkball     is what has helped him up his game. [12:19] @int_Sawamura     From relief to the ace... [12:22] Watanabe     It's worth noting that they have     several fast left-handed hitters. [12:27] Watanabe     The defense will need to watch for     infield hits, hit-and-runs, and bunts. [12:30] Watanabe     Be ready for a variety of offensive plays. [12:41] Kataoka     Pitchers and catchers,     report to the coaches' office. [12:44] Kataoka     We'll review tomorrow's rotation. [12:48] _All     Yes, sir! [12:48] @Sawamura     Yes, boss! [12:50] Kataoka     As for tomorrow's starting lineup... SIGN    April 20th SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament Third Base Side First Base Side Game 1 10:00 Start Time Kasuga First – Seido Game 2 12:30 Start Time Niougakusha Ootsuki – Ichidai Third SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     Quarterfinals     Seido – Kasuga First     (West Tokyo) (East Tokyo) [13:14] Narrator     It's the quarterfinals of     the Tokyo spring tournament. [13:18] Narrator     Seido versus Kasuga First. SIGN    Kasuga SIGN         Seido SIGN    Top of the second inning [13:27] Narrator     There are two outs with     a runner on first base. [13:56] _Player     They didn't start Furuya. [13:58] _Player     It's their lefty, Sawamura. [14:01] _Player     Kasuga was probably expecting     Furuya and was caught off-guard. [14:06] _Player     Furuya had a poor start last game.     Maybe he's not in good form. [14:11] _Player     Maybe he burned out at Koshien Stadium. [14:17] _Player     But they have that sidewinder, Kawakami, [14:20] _Player     so they have no lack of pitchers. [14:23] _Player     I can hardly believe they were     hurting for pitchers last year! [14:30] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     I'm going to start Sawamura     for tomorrow's game. [14:36] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     They have a lot of left-handed     batters and they swing hard. [14:40] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Sawamura is the best choice. [14:45] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Furuya will still pitch in the second half. [14:48] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Be sure you're ready. [14:51] (Flashback) fb_Furuya     Will I start in left field? [14:54] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     No, you'll stay on the bench. [14:55] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     I want you to focus on pitching. [15:02] @fbint_Miyuki     He's rested up from the Invitational, [15:05] @fbint_Miyuki     but his pitching has seemed strained     since coming back from Koshien Stadium. [15:10] fbint_Ochiai     He does fine in the bullpen. [15:14] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     If we win tomorrow, the semifinals     and finals will be back-to-back. [15:19] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Our goal is to win a national title. [15:23] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     I expect you to win not     only the Kanto tournament, [15:26] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     but every game we play. [15:32] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Forget about your jersey number     and your order in the rotation. [15:35] (Flashback) fb_Kataoka     Show me what you can accomplish as a team! [15:39] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [15:46] @int_Sawamura     My shoulder feels relaxed,     and the sensation in my fingers is fine. [15:52] @int_Sawamura     What's more, he let me start in a game     he expects us to win. [15:57] @int_Sawamura     I want to live up to the boss's expectations. [16:00] @Miyuki     You're pitching well, Sawamura. [16:02] @Sawamura     You think so, too? [16:03] @Miyuki     You've got a solid rhythm. [16:06] @Miyuki     Want to mix in some numbers? [16:11] @Miyuki     Just a few. [16:15] Seto     He got the first three batters out. [16:17] Seto     Sawamura-senpai is looking good. [16:20] Seto     It's a shame he's the relief pitcher. [16:26] int_Seto     Telling one of the main pitchers     to leave was a bad idea. [16:30] int_Seto     I just hope it doesn't blow up when     the other players hear about it. [16:35] int_Seto     If only I'd been there. [16:41] int_Asada     His pitching is so free, as always. [16:43] int_Asada     I wish we had been able to play catch. [17:08] Narrator     It's the bottom of the second inning. [17:09] Narrator     There is one out and no runners on base. [17:12] _Player     Isn't this guy a first-year? [17:16] Narrator     Batting seventh, left fielder... [17:18] Narrator     Wearing #19, in his first at-bat     after making the starting lineup... [17:39] Narrator     He struck out with a swing     that awed the stands. [17:45] Yuki     Next. SIGN    Kasuga SIGN    Seido [17:49] Announcer     It's the quarterfinals of     the Tokyo spring tournament. [17:51] Announcer     Seido is up against Kasuga First! [17:53] Announcer     It's a great game between powerhouses     from the east and west! [17:55] Announcer     It's a quiet start to the game, with both     pitchers settled in from the get-go. [18:00] _Player     Yeah! [18:01] Announcer     Kasuga First is looking to     get their momentum going [18:04] Announcer     against Seido High School's     southpaw Eijun Sawamura. [18:08] Announcer     Which team will seize control of the game? [18:17] _All     Two outs! Two outs! [18:20] @Sawamura     Once more! [18:23] _Player     Was that a two-seamer? [18:24] _Player     Maybe a slider? I couldn't tell. [18:42] _Player     Was that a changeup? [18:45] _Player     But it sank, right? [18:48] _Player     Can that pitcher throw a forkball? [18:52] int_Player     What was that? [18:54] int_Player     I don't know how it broke like that. [19:04] Announcer     An inside pitch for strike three! [19:07] Announcer     That's three outs! [19:16] Ochiai     Those pitches were quite effective. [19:23] int_Ono     Throwing them in a real game... [19:26] int_Kawakami     Nothing surprises me anymore. [19:28] @Sawamura     Weren't those awesome? [19:30] @Miyuki     Not too bad. [19:38] Announcer     After getting on base from a walk,     Kuramochi manages to steal! [19:42] @Sawamura     Train, train, running along! [19:45] Announcer     Batting second, center fielder, Tojo-kun. [19:58] int_Tojo     This is no time to think about     getting to play pitcher again. [20:04] int_Tojo     There's no guarantee I can     keep the position I have! [20:08] Announcer     A comebacker! [20:11] Announcer     The second-base runner advances to third! [20:13] Announcer     The throw to first is too late! [20:16] @int_Kuramochi     I want that first run! [20:19] Announcer     Batting third, second baseman, Kominato-kun. [20:24] int_Player     We got this batter out last time, [20:27] int_Player     but he knew how to hit the slider. [20:31] int_Player     Their cleanup bats next, [20:32] int_Player     so it would be best to avoid a     squeeze play and strike him out. [20:37] int_Player     They'll run on a ground ball, infielders! [20:40] int_Player     Swing through, Takuya! [20:45] _Player     Throwing a forkball with a runner on third... [20:49] _Player     The Kasuga First High battery     is making their move. [20:56] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     I think his new killer forkball     is what has helped him up his game. [21:08] @int_Miyuki     The pitch that made him the ace. [21:12] @int_Miyuki     Essentially, their battery's lifeline. [21:16] int_Watanabe     Hiding behind the slider,     their real ultimate pitch. [21:21] int_Watanabe     Here comes another forkball. [21:28] Announcer     It goes to left field! [21:33] @int_Kuramochi     Nice one, Haruichi! [21:36] Announcer     Seido High School is the     first to step on home plate! [21:40] _Player     That was a nice hit. [21:42] _Player     It's tough facing a batter like that     right before the cleanup. [21:47] Announcer     There are still no outs,     and runners are on first and second! [21:50] Announcer     Up to bat is Seido's power hitter! SIGN    "Debut" [22:15] @Sawamura     "Debut." [23:49] _Both     Pick a pitch! [23:52] @Miyuki     Okay, how will the dice roll today? [23:55] @Furuya     That's not all. I can do more. [23:57] @Furuya     That day, I was more... [23:59] @Sawamura     They aren't going to let     things end like this, either! [24:02] @Sawamura     Here, take a drink! [24:03] @Furuya     Whose side are you on? [24:04] @Miyuki     What will decide this game? [24:07] @Furuya     Are you a prophet? [24:08] @Miyuki     Yep! [24:09] @Sawamura     And he looks so smug! [24:11] SFX     Rumble [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "Where You Look." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Where You Look" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 11 - Where You Look Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Kataoka     I'm going to start Sawamura     for tomorrow's game. [00:10] Kataoka     They have a lot of left-handed     batters and they swing hard. [00:15] Kataoka     Sawamura is the best choice. [00:19] Kataoka     If we win tomorrow, the semifinals     and finals will be back-to-back. [00:24] Kataoka     Our goal is to win a national title. [00:28] Kataoka     I expect you to win not     only the Kanto tournament, [00:30] Kataoka     but every game we play. [00:37] Kataoka     Forget about your jersey number     and your order in the rotation. [00:40] Kataoka     Show me what you can accomplish as a team! [00:47] Announcer     An inside pitch for strike three! [00:50] Announcer     That's three outs! [00:59] int_Player     Swing through, Takuya! [01:02] @int_Miyuki     The pitch that made him the ace. [01:06] @int_Miyuki     Essentially, their battery's lifeline. [01:10] int_Watanabe     Hiding behind the slider,     their real ultimate pitch. [01:15] int_Watanabe     Here comes another forkball. [01:22] Announcer     It goes to left field! [01:27] @int_Kuramochi     Nice one, Haruichi! [01:30] Announcer     Seido High School is the     first to step on home plate! [01:34] Announcer     There are still no outs,     and runners are on first and second! [01:37] Announcer     Up to bat is Seido's power hitter! SIGN    Kasuga     Seido [03:26] _Both     Pick a pitch! [03:29] _Player     Can the Kasuga First battery take him on? [03:34] int_Player     They have to. They must shut down     the cleanup and get momentum on their side. [03:40] _Umpire     Ball! [03:48] _All     Pick a pitch! [03:53] _Umpire     Ball! [03:56] Announcer     He tries to paint the corner, but it misses     the mark, and the count is three balls! [04:00] Seto     He's being too careful. [04:02] Seto     Or maybe he's just chicken. [04:05] int_Player     Outside, outside, outside... [04:08] int_Player     If the catcher keeps calling like a coward,     it'll affect the pitcher. [04:18] _Fan     I guess they're giving up this batter. [04:21] _Fan     What choice do they have? [04:27] _Umpire     Ball four! [04:29] Announcer     Bases loaded! [04:35] _Player     Aren't you going to watch, Kosei? [04:38] _Player     I'll let you finish watching it, Takami. [04:41] _Player     I'm not interested in a battery     that chickens out in a pinch. [04:45] _Player     And if their batters can't take     advantage of this situation, [04:47] _Player     then they're nothing to worry about. [05:17] _Player     That's an RBI for you. [05:19] @Maezono     Yeah! [05:24] int_Mogami     I'm a powerhouse, I'm a powerhouse,     I'm a powerhouse. [05:41] Narrator     The Seido batters gained     momentum in the third inning. [05:46] Narrator     They scored again in the fourth inning,     extending their lead to six runs. SIGN    National High School Baseball Tournament SIGN    Kasuga First SIGN    Seido     Ichidai Third SIGN    Niogakusha Otsuki [05:51] Narrator     Now it's the top of the fifth inning. [05:59] Narrator     Having walked two batters and hit another,     the bases are loaded with two outs. [06:02] Narrator     It's the biggest chance     Kasuga has had this game. [06:06] @Sawamura     I'm sorry! [06:08] @Kuramochi     Shake it off! [06:10] @Kominato     Don't worry about it! [06:12] @int_Miyuki     It was too soon for that pitch. [06:15] @int_Miyuki     But it's important that he got     to try it in an actual game. [06:19] @int_Miyuki     There will be games far tougher than this. [06:24] @int_Miyuki     If he can throw it then,     only then will he have made it his own. [06:31] @int_Miyuki     Seido has a lot of growing to do. [06:36] @int_Miyuki     The bases are loaded,     but there are two outs. [06:40] @int_Miyuki     Let's finish this up with a fastball. [06:49] @Sawamura     Yeah! [06:50] Narrator     Three hits allowed, two walks,     and seven strikeouts. [06:56] Narrator     No runs allowed in five innings. [06:59] Narrator     That was Sawamura's pitching     record for the day. SIGN    Kasuga SIGN    Seido [07:05] Narrator     Now, in the top of the sixth inning, [07:08] Narrator     Seido brings their ace out to pitch. [07:15] @int_Miyuki     Okay, how will the dice roll today? [07:36] @Kominato     Two outs! [07:37] Announcer     It was three up and three down     in the sixth, [07:39] Announcer     and he already has two outs this inning! SIGN    Kasuga SIGN    Seido [07:41] Announcer     The powerful pitcher who     shone at the Invitational [07:44] Announcer     is making his presence known! [07:48] @int_Miyuki     He's still not putting     the ball where I want it, [07:51] @int_Miyuki     but he's not too far off. [07:54] Ochiai     His shoulder is still tense,     but he's pitching well. [08:00] @int_Sawamura     That jerk. I've been trying     all sorts of stuff this game, [08:05] @int_Sawamura     and he comes out and shuts everyone down. [08:09] @int_Miyuki     I guess we rolled a good day. [08:13] @Kuramochi     Two outs, Furuya! [08:15] @Maezono     Two outs! [08:19] @int_Furuya     That's not all. [08:23] @int_Furuya     I can do more. [08:30] @int_Furuya     That day, I was more... [08:35] @int_Furuya     More... [08:59] Announcer     Strike! Batter out! [09:02] Announcer     The batter swings and misses at a     high fastball for strike three! [09:13] @int_Miyuki     He really has changed since Koshien Stadium. [09:18] @int_Miyuki     No... after the game against Komadai. [09:27] @int_Miyuki     Before that game, he bowed to his teammates [09:30] @int_Miyuki     and showed he understood     the weight of being the ace. [09:33] @int_Miyuki     But after returning from Koshien Stadium, [09:37] @int_Miyuki     he seems to be obsessing     over his pitching again. [09:41] @int_Miyuki     Will that change be for the better, or... [09:45] @int_Furuya     That felt good. [09:53] @Sawamura     Hey, Furuya, don't get a big head! [09:55] @Sawamura     They aren't going to let     things end like this, either! [09:58] @Sawamura     Here, take a drink! [10:00] @Furuya     Whose side are you on? [10:02] @Sawamura     You can't relax, no matter     how many runs we're up! [10:05] @Furuya     Did you get a hit today? [10:07] @Sawamura     Shut up! [10:22] Announcer     I-It's gone! [10:24] Announcer     Seventh batter, Yuki,     hits a two-run home run! [10:31] Announcer     That puts Seido eight up     in the seventh! [10:33] Announcer     It's a walk-off! The game is called! [10:36] Announcer     A first-year who just joined     the team has won the game! [10:40] @Miyuki     He wasn't timing the breaking balls,     but he stuck with his swing all the way. [10:47] Rei     He got his first home run     in his first start. [10:50] Rei     Just like his brother, [10:52] Rei     but four months sooner. [10:55] Seto     That jerk actually hit one! [10:57] Seto     He left a real mark! SIGN    Rumble [11:01] @Yui     I wanted to get the first hit. [11:05] @Furuya     It's over... [11:06] @Sawamura     Let's go line up! [11:10] Seki     Yeah! [11:11] aso     No yeahs! SIGN    Seido 8 – 0 Kasuga First     (Called in seventh inning) SIGN    Seido advances     to the semifinals [11:19] _Player     A first-year won the game? [11:20] _Player     Kokubu Senior's #4, right? [11:22] _Player     Kasuga First got owned so badly? [11:24] _Player     Is it finally over? [11:26] _Player     Seido's insane! SIGN    Ichidai Third Coach      Tahara Toshihiko [11:29] _Coach     They used their two best pitchers,     and a new first-year finished it off. [11:35] _Coach     They're looking dangerous. [11:37] _Coach     They're starting to win like champions. SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     Quarterfinals Game Two SIGN    Ichidai Third – Niogakusha Otsuki     (West Tokyo) (East Tokyo) [12:01] _Umpire     Out! [12:02] _Fan     So close! [12:04] _Fan     Right to the third baseman! [12:05] Announcer     A runner advanced to third this inning,     but Niogakusha remain scoreless! [12:10] _Player     That was close! [12:12] Announcer     The score is still 0–0, as both teams'     aces deliver strong performances. SIGN    Niogakusha SIGN    Ichidai [12:16] _Player     Okay, shake it off! [12:18] _All     Yeah! [12:19] _Player     Okay! [12:21] @Maezono     Niogakusha's pitcher is good. [12:23] @Kuramochi     His pitches are fast. [12:26] @Kuramochi     The Ichidai batters are swinging late. [12:29] _Player     It's just... [12:31] @Maezono     On the other side, Kosei Amahisa... [12:33] @Kuramochi     He hasn't given up any runs,     but he isn't at the top of his game. [12:36] @Kuramochi     He looks like his mind is elsewhere. [12:38] Watanabe     Yeah, he's usually a better player. [12:41] Watanabe     He hasn't thrown any sliders. [12:44] @Miyuki     The way things stand, the first team     to score will have a big advantage. [12:48] @Miyuki     I want you two to watch closely. [12:50] @Miyuki     Will it be momentum, [12:52] @Miyuki     an error, or a bad judgment? [12:56] @Miyuki     See what decides the match. [13:02] _Player     Yeah! [13:03] _Player     Whoa, he's pitching inside a lot. [13:08] @Miyuki     He's showing no hesitation     against the Ichidai batters. [13:12] @Miyuki     That look on his face reminds me of someone. [13:17] @Miyuki     But this is the second half of the game. [13:20] @Miyuki     How will the catcher call this? [13:23] @Miyuki     If he tries to rack up the count     just because it was easy in the first half... [13:32] @Miyuki     The Ichidai batters will have adapted. [13:36] Announcer     Home run! [13:38] Announcer     Third batter Miyakawa blasts through the     deadlock with a home run to take the lead! SIGN    Wow [13:44] @Furuya     Are you psychic? [13:46] @Miyuki     Yep! [13:47] @Sawamura     And he's got that smug look on his face! [13:50] @Miyuki     Still, though, it may have been a fluke. [13:54] @Miyuki     If they don't give up any more runs,     they still have a chance. [14:08] @Miyuki     Nice hit. That run must feel good. [14:14] _Coach     Go, go, boys! [14:16] @Miyuki     The most important part     is what they do next. [14:19] @Miyuki     When a game that was at a     stalemate starts moving, [14:21] @Miyuki     it's easy for the other team     to give up runs, too. [14:24] @Miyuki     If Ichidai's defense is strong this inning,     they'll have seized control of the game. [14:36] int_Player     Actually... [14:43] int_Player     One run would have been enough. [14:52] @Kuramochi     That guy's shifted into high gear. [14:55] Narrator     Niogakusha's batters fought     hard to counterattack, [14:59] Narrator     but Kosei Amahisa's sliders     struck out batter after batter. [15:04] Narrator     His perfect pitching resulted     in Niogakusha never touching [15:09] Narrator     second base after the fifth inning. [15:16] @Miyuki     His slider is unbelievable. [15:21] @Sawamura     Wh-Why are you admiring him     when we're about to play them?! [15:24] @Furuya     I didn't want to hear that. [15:26] @Miyuki     I just mean he's too good     for a high schooler. [15:29] _Fan     Amahisa-san is crazy good! [15:31] _Fan     Can anyone hit that pitch? [15:34] _Fan     I guess it's the first time Seido     will play Ichidai since last year. [15:37] _Fan     They didn't meet in the     last two tournaments. [15:39] _Fan     The other game is Inashiro vs Teito. [15:42] _Fan     The semifinals are gonna be intense! [15:44] _Fan     I'd line up to see them! [15:46] Amahisa     Well, Manaka-san wasn't     feeling well last year. [15:51] Amahisa     I'm not really thinking     of payback or anything. SIGN    Final April 27th (Sun) SIGN    26th (Sat)     Meiji Jingu     Secondary, 10:00 SIGN    26th (Sat)     Meiji Jingu     Secondary, 12:00 [15:55] Narrator     The Tokyo spring tournament is down to     just the semifinal and final games. [16:02] Narrator     The two teams that make it to the final     will participate in the Kanto tournament, [16:08] Narrator     but that does not lead to     a game at Koshien Stadium. [16:13] Narrator     Still, of the top four teams,     three are from the West Tokyo division. SIGN    Seido High School     (West Tokyo)     Ichidai Third High     (West Tokyo) SIGN    Inashiro Industrial     (West Tokyo)     Teito High School     (East Tokyo) [16:19] Narrator     If there's a chance they'll play     each other in the summer tournament, [16:23] Narrator     they'll want to hide all the information     and weaknesses that they can. [16:26] _Coach     Hey, don't leave me out! [16:29] Narrator     If they lose, there will     be another chance, [16:32] Narrator     but they don't plan on losing. [16:35] Narrator     It's a fierce battle of their teams' pride     leading up to the summer tournament! [16:48] @Miyuki     I think the Ichidai batters will have     trouble if Furuya pitches like he did today. [16:53] @Miyuki     But his pitching is still tense. [16:57] @Miyuki     I'm worried about him going deep like this. [17:02] Ochiai     The relief may be the better choice. [17:06] Ota     Y-You mean you'll start... SIGN    Unexpected [17:16] Okamoto     What do you want? [17:17] Seto     Hey, Koshu! [17:18] @Sawamura     Did you eat your rice?! [17:20] Okamoto     Yes. [17:21] @Sawamura     Three whole bowls?! [17:22] Okamoto     Yes, three bowls. [17:23] Seto     Hey! [17:24] @Sawamura     Super extra helpings?! [17:28] @Sawamura     You can't call it extra helpings     if they're normal extra helpings! [17:31] @Sawamura     You wimp! [17:32] Okamoto     Be quiet. [17:33] int_Asada     He really is holding a grudge! [17:36] Asada     Let's go, Sawamura-senpai. [17:38] Asada     Did you need something here? [17:40] @Sawamura     I forget! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [17:57] Yui     Furuya-san. [17:59] Yui     You haven't pitched enough     for your liking today, right? [18:05] Yui     We can practice any time you like. [18:27] @Sawamura     Yes, here it is! [18:29] @Sawamura     I came here to watch the game tape! [18:32] @Sawamura     I almost forgot after running     into that wolf brat. SIGN    Grrrrr [18:39] Asada     Wolf brat? [18:41] Asada     I can see that. [18:43] int_Asada     Is he going to watch a game where he pitched? [18:49] @Sawamura     There. [18:50] Seto     He's really got a thing for extra rice. [18:53] Seto     What's up with that? [18:55] Seto     I never thought about shaping rice     as a dome or like Mt. Fuji. [18:59] Seto     Say... how come you keep     picking fights with him? [19:03] int_Seto     I'm glad I was doing practice swings     nearby in case anything happened. [19:08] Okamoto     No reason. [19:09] Okamoto     It looked like he had something to say. [19:12] Seto     Looked like? [19:13] Okamoto     Honestly, I'm disappointed. [19:16] Okamoto     I hate guys who talk in platitudes,     like they're in charge. [19:25] Seto     Okay... [19:26] Seto     But I don't know about platitudes.     He just has... his convictions, I guess? [19:31] Seto     Hmm? What is it? [19:33] Okamoto     I don't know what he was     on about tonight, either. [19:35] Seto     He was cackling at the end there. [19:39] _Player     Well... I was playing soccer over     spring break when I got hurt. [19:43] @Kanemaru     Soccer? What's wrong with you? [19:46] _Player     I'm really ashamed. [19:48] _Player     I had no idea it was broken. [19:51] Tojo     But you're okay now, right? [19:53] _Player     My leg's healed, but I've missed     too much practice to keep up. [19:58] _Player     Thanks. [19:59] _Player     You have to eat a lot, too. [20:02] @Kanemaru     I had trouble at first, too. [20:04] Tojo     It still takes a while to     get that third bowl down. [20:07] _Player     But it's so much pressure. [20:10] _Player     Another first-year already hit a home run. [20:16] _Player     And what's more, seeing you two perform     as Seido regulars has been really exciting. [20:25] _Player     I want to be where you are soon. [20:30] @Sawamura     Yeah, right there! [20:32] @Sawamura     That walk was terrible! [20:34] @Sawamura     Of course they won't swing when     I miss the strike zone so obviously. [20:38] @Sawamura     I just ran up the count for no reason. [20:41] @Sawamura     Hey, first pitch! [20:43] int_Asada     He's very critical of himself. [20:45] _Sign     Milk     Only [20:46] Asada     How many different pitches can you throw? [20:50] @Sawamura     It's not so much different pitches     as it is different grips. [20:54] @Sawamura     I did okay with number five today. [20:58] Asada     Number five? [20:59] @Sawamura     But numbers six and seven... [21:02] @Sawamura     are still hard to control. [21:05] @Sawamura     Man, look at that hit-by-pitch! [21:08] @Sawamura     I must be tensing up somewhere. [21:12] @Sawamura     But where? [21:14] @Sawamura     My shoulder? Fingertips? [21:17] int_Asada     He was thinking about a lot of things,     despite how quickly he gets through pitches. [21:21] @Sawamura     Maybe I should check my whole form     from the ground up... [21:25] int_Asada     This is what it takes to pitch for a team     that goes to Koshien Stadium. [21:36] Asada     Um... [21:40] int_Asada     What are his pitches like? [21:42] Asada     Oh, I... [21:45] int_Asada     I want to see... [21:48] int_Asada     As a fellow pitcher, I want to catch it. SIGN    "Where You Look" [22:14] @Sawamura     "Where You Look." [23:49] @Furuya     I do want to pitch, but when I do,     I want Miyuki-senpai to catch. [23:54] @Furuya     I want to feel comfortable when I pitch. [23:56] @Sawamura     It's the worst start to the day ever! [24:00] @Miyuki     Well, you'll learn what Sawamura     is like once you catch for him. [24:03] @Miyuki     You're pitcher and catcher,     so use baseball to communicate. [24:06] @Sawamura     I know the ace is more important... [24:09] @Sawamura     But still... [24:11] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Selfish" [24:14] @Miyuki     "Selfish." [24:15] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 12 - Selfish Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Sawamura     I must be tensing up somewhere. [00:08] @Sawamura     But where? [00:10] @Sawamura     My shoulder? Fingertips? [00:12] int_Asada     He was thinking about a lot of things,     despite how quickly he gets through pitches. [00:18] int_Asada     This is what it takes to pitch for a team     that goes to Koshien Stadium. [00:26] Asada     Um... [00:32] @Yui     Furuya-san. [00:34] @Yui     You haven't pitched enough     for your liking today, right? [00:38] @Yui     We can practice any time you like. [02:32] Ono     Huh? [02:34] Ono     What happened with Furuya? [02:36] @Yui     He... [02:38] @Yui     He said he was going for a walk... [02:40] @Yui     and left. [02:43] Ono     I see. [02:44] Ono     You're gonna take a bath, right? [02:47] @Yui     Yes, sir. [02:49] @Yui     I'll go now. [02:53] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'll pass. [02:56] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I do want to pitch, [02:58] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     but when I do,     I want Miyuki-senpai to catch. [03:07] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want to feel comfortable when I pitch. [03:24] @Sawamura     Is that right?! [03:26] Asada     Yes, sir. [03:27] @Sawamura     For real? You can throw a curveball? [03:30] @Sawamura     Kuramochi-senpai, Asada and I     are gonna play a little catch! [03:34] @Kuramochi     This late? [03:36] @Kuramochi     I hope you're not forcing him into this. [03:38] @Sawamura     Of course not! I'm offended! [03:40] @Sawamura     It was actually Asada's idea! [03:42] Asada     I had forgotten about it. [03:44] @Sawamura     Let's get going! [03:46] Asada     Yes, sir. [03:59] int_Mogami     I see. No wonder they come     back so late every night. [04:01] int_Mogami     They're out here practicing     in secret. I see... [04:05] int_Mogami     This kind of practice gets a team to Koshien     Stadium, so if I do it, I can be a regular. [04:28] Asada     Here it comes! [04:30] @Sawamura     Yeah. [04:33] @Kanemaru     What are they doing? [04:34] Tojo     Is that the first-year     in Sawamura's room? [04:36] @Kominato     They're playing catch. [04:37] @Kanemaru     Catch? [04:38] @Kanemaru     Yep. [04:39] Tojo     Sounds like fun. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki SIGN    Wins! SIGN    Masamune Hongo [04:52] (Flashback) fb_Ochiai     You can become the best pitcher in Japan. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:11] @Sawamura     Asada. Asada. [05:13] @Sawamura     Asada. [05:15] @Sawamura     Asada! [05:18] @Sawamura     Up and at 'em! Time for practice. [05:22] Asada     Oh... [05:24] @Kuramochi     You're not usually the last one up. [05:28] int_Asada     Whoa, I can't believe it. [05:30] int_Asada     I didn't even hear my alarm. [05:34] int_Asada     But... [05:36] int_Asada     That's the best I've slept in a while. [05:41] @Sawamura     Time for another day of hard work! [05:45] @Sawamura     Let's take it to the next level! [05:47] Asada     You seem to be in good spirits. [05:55] Okumura     What is it? [05:57] @Sawamura     What a terrible way to start the day! SIGN    4:00 PM Afternoon practice [06:16] _Fan     Masashi really knocks 'em flying. [06:18] _Fan     He got that home run in his     debut game, after all. [06:24] _Fan     I thought they'd be hitting fast     pitches to prepare for Amahisa, [06:28] _Fan     but they're also hitting softer     pitches to center and right field. [06:31] _Fan     They're not just swinging all-out, either. [06:33] _Fan     They're waiting for the ball before swinging. [06:35] _Fan     They're working the fundamentals. [06:39] _Fan     There's one guy who's perfectly     comfortable hitting it to left field. [06:42] @Kanemaru     Hey, this isn't a contest for     who can hit the farthest! [06:45] @Kanemaru     Wait for it to come to you     and hit to center or right field! SIGN    He's trying to [06:54] _Fan     Yui. [06:55] _Fan     He can hit it right to center field. [06:57] _Fan     The ball just flies off his bat. [06:58] _Fan     He's short, but he's got power. [07:03] (Flashback) fb_Scout     Kaoru Yui? He's a perfectly good player. [07:07] (Flashback) fb_Scout     But his parents are both short. [07:09] (Flashback) fb_Scout     He might not last long in     high school if he doesn't get taller. [07:12] (Flashback) fb_Scout     I'm sure a lot of high schools will want him. [07:15] (Flashback) fb_Scout     We didn't reach out to him, though. [07:18] @int_Yui     I honestly thought my skills would shut     anyone who commented on my height up. [07:27] @int_Yui     But he came out and said it. [07:31] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want to feel comfortable when I pitch. [07:33] @int_Yui     He doesn't think I'm good enough. [07:36] @int_Yui     That I don't have what it takes. [07:39] @int_Yui     Fine by me! [07:40] @int_Yui     That's all the more reason for being here! [07:48] int_Yamaguchi     They send it flying so effortlessly. [07:51] @int_Maezono     First-year or not... [07:53] int_Higasa     It doesn't matter. [07:56] int_Aso     I don't want to lose to them! [08:02] Seto     Damn it, we want to hit, too. [08:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I heard you and Sawamura     have been going at it. [08:10] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What's eating you? [08:12] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I want to ask why you     mouth off at me, too... [08:18] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     But I'll let that slide. [08:20] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The issue is your behavior as a catcher. [08:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It's a catcher's job to help     the pitcher throw his best. [08:32] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Even if you're not playing in games,     you're still a catcher. [08:35] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What if Sawamura does poorly in     a game because you upset him? [08:41] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You might not think it's much, [08:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     but what you did might've     affected the whole team. [08:52] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's something that you need     to think about as a catcher. [08:56] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, you'll learn what Sawamura     is like once you catch for him. [09:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're pitcher and catcher,     so use baseball to communicate. [09:04] Okumura     Damn it. [09:07] int_Okumura     My behavior as catcher... [09:09] int_Okumura     Think about it? [09:11] int_Okumura     Having him tell me what to do     ticks me off the most! [09:24] @int_Miyuki     His pitches are rough and heavy. [09:27] @int_Miyuki     He's gone back to the Furuya of old. [09:31] @Miyuki     It's drifting up! Keep it low! [09:35] @int_Miyuki     He doesn't throw where I ask for it, [09:38] @int_Miyuki     and the ball isn't     spinning how it should. [09:43] @int_Miyuki     But I feel an incredibly strong     will in each of his pitches. [09:51] Ono     Nice pitch, Nori! [09:53] Ono     Your fastball's looking good. [10:02] _Player     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [10:04] _Player     You're looking good! [10:09] @int_Sawamura     That jerk. Why does he have to be so loud? [10:13] @Miyuki     Splitter next! [10:16] @int_Sawamura     Damn. I want Miyuki-senpai to catch for me. [10:23] @int_Sawamura     I need to work more on my pitches. [10:26] @int_Sawamura     I want to work on the numbers more! [10:36] Yamaguchi     Gonna use the cage? [10:38] Aso     Yeah. [10:39] @Maezono     I'm gonna do some batting drills. [10:41] @Kominato     I'll go, too. [10:43] @Furuya     Miyuki-senpai. [10:45] @Furuya     Would you catch for me after you're done? [10:52] @Sawamura     Hey, hold on! [10:53] @Sawamura     He caught for you in the bullpen! [10:55] @Sawamura     I already asked him to catch for me! [10:58] @Sawamura     Don't be so selfish, Furuya! [11:01] @Miyuki     You want to throw? [11:04] @Furuya     Yes, I do. [11:07] @Sawamura     H-Hey... [11:15] @Miyuki     Okay, just for a while. [11:18] @Furuya     Thank you. [11:19] @Furuya     I want to focus on the fastball. [11:21] @Sawamura     Hey, hold on! You said you'd     catch for me, Kazuya Miyuki! [11:26] @Miyuki     Sorry! [11:27] @Sawamura     Why did you have to butt in, Furuya?! [11:30] @Furuya     I want to pitch. [11:31] @Miyuki     It's what the great ace wants. [11:33] @Miyuki     I'll catch for you later, okay? [11:36] @Sawamura     The great ace?! [11:38] @int_Miyuki     Really, though, I need to figure out     what Furuya's set his sights on. [11:42] @int_Miyuki     It'll affect his performance     in the next game. [11:46] @Furuya     Let's go. Now. [11:48] @int_Miyuki     That attitude... [11:54] @Yui     Furuya-san, can I come     to watch you practice? [12:08] @Furuya     Sure, if it's just to watch. [12:10] @Yui     Yes, just to watch! [12:13] @Miyuki     Just to watch? Hey... [12:18] @Miyuki     Merciless, isn't he? [12:20] @Yui     That's fine. [12:21] @Miyuki     Really? [12:26] @int_Sawamura     What the hell? [12:30] @int_Sawamura     I know the ace is more important... [12:34] @int_Sawamura     But still... [12:56] _Sign     Baseball Journal     No. 4 [12:56] _Sign     Furuta Masataka [12:58] Ochiai     Baseball journals. [12:59] Ochiai     You certainly accumulate a     lot with so many players. [13:04] @Kataoka     Expressing thoughts in one's own words. [13:07] @Kataoka     Being encouraged by others' words. [13:10] @Kataoka     Even a single goal can be unique     and interesting to read. [13:15] @Kataoka     The third-years are especially     good at writing specific goals. [13:19] _Player     Goals: Get on the roster for summer.     Hit a home run in a practice game. [13:24] _Player     The first- and second-year players     grow by watching their seniors. [13:26] _Player     I want to be a goal for them. [13:28] _Player     The practice I'm doing now     will help me in the summer. [13:31] _Player     My personal goal for this month is to     make strong hits at a wide angle. [13:34] _Player     My personal goal for this week is to     make strong hits on outside pitches. [13:38] _Player     I'm frustrated at not being     able to play the way I want. [13:40] _Player     I want to play in a game. [13:41] _Player     I want all of the third-years     to have a spot on the bench! [13:45] @Kataoka     Words have weight, both heavy and light. [13:49] @Kataoka     You can ask yourself questions,     give information to others... [13:52] @Kataoka     All with words. [13:55] @Kataoka     Words express one's thoughts. [13:58] @Kataoka     Instead of being forced to write,     it's a chance for them to improve themselves. [14:04] Ochiai     Spoken like a true language teacher. [14:06] int_Ochiai     Between teaching and coaching,     when does he find time to sleep? [14:10] Ochiai     What do you think about the starter     for the next game? [14:13] Ochiai     Or rather, about how Furuya     has been acting lately? [14:23] Ochiai     It's like he's trying to attain something. [14:27] Ochiai     Or trying to change everything. [14:32] Ochiai     It's clear to me he isn't paying     any attention to those around him. [14:44] Ochiai     Not that I think it's a bad thing. [14:48] Ochiai     It can be beneficial to     be fully absorbed sometimes. [14:55] @Kataoka     We had the experience of playing in a     national tournament at Koshien Stadium. [14:59] @Kataoka     It affects every player,     so I don't think it's unexpected. [15:09] @Kataoka     It's whether those changes can be     turned to the team's benefit or not. [15:20] @int_Yui     W-Wow... [15:22] @int_Yui     His pitching is nothing     like it was with me. [15:25] @int_Yui     This is how he pitches when he's serious. [15:31] @int_Yui     And the person getting him     to pitch that way... [15:44] Asada     Um... [15:46] Asada     Aren't you going in? [15:48] @Sawamura     It'd be frustrating to stand     around watching them practice! [15:52] Asada     Is that how it works? [15:53] @Sawamura     Yes, it is! [15:55] @Sawamura     He said he'd catch for me first, that jerk! [15:58] @Sawamura     What makes him a great ace?!     He's the shame of captains everywhere! [16:02] int_Asada     He's really upset. [16:03] @Sawamura     Yeah, he said he'd catch for me first! [16:09] Asada     You're making sure he hears you. [16:13] Okumura     I'll catch for you. [16:19] Okumura     You're going to pitch after this, right? [16:21] Okumura     I can help you warm up. [16:28] @Sawamura     Wh... Wh-Wh... [16:29] @Sawamura     What are you after, jerk?! [16:31] @Sawamura     Is this a trap?! Are you usurping me?! [16:32] Okumura     Never mind. [16:34] @Sawamura     No, no, no, I can't be so hasty! [16:36] @Sawamura     Hang on! Let's talk! [16:38] @Sawamura     But what made you change your mind,     wolf boy—young Okumura? [16:43] Okumura     I just said I'd help you warm up. [16:45] @Sawamura     And I'm saying I don't get it! [16:48] @Sawamura     You should know, pitching is an art     performed by the pitcher and catcher! [16:54] @Sawamura     Are you sure you want to do this? [16:57] @Sawamura     Will you create that art with me? [17:07] Okumura     Art? That's not a word     I expected you to use. [17:10] @Sawamura     Huh? [17:11] Okumura     Ah, did the captain say that? [17:13] Okumura     I could see him saying that. [17:15] @Sawamura     What?! [17:16] @Sawamura     Y-You call it an art, right? [17:18] @Sawamura     Everyone says that, right? [17:20] Asada     No, not really... [17:22] @Sawamura     What's wrong with calling it an art— [17:32] @Miyuki     Satisfied? [17:36] @Furuya     No, not yet. [17:37] @Miyuki     Then, throw it like I ask. [17:40] @Furuya     Okay. [17:43] @int_Yui     There's so much tension,     even though they're just practicing. [17:48] @int_Yui     This is Seido's main battery! [17:56] @Miyuki     Furuya... [17:58] @Miyuki     What did you see at Koshien Stadium? [18:10] @Miyuki     Are you chasing after that game     you pitched against Hongo? [18:15] @Miyuki     Control, speed, and focus... [18:19] @Miyuki     Only four hits allowed in nine innings. [18:22] @Miyuki     It was the best I'd ever seen you pitch. [18:29] @int_Miyuki     Honestly, I got a little scared     of your potential. [18:35] @Furuya     But we lost. [18:37] @Furuya     We lost because of the runs I gave up. [18:44] @Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [19:02] @int_Miyuki     Aiming even higher... [19:07] @int_Miyuki     You push yourself to walk a thorny path, huh? [19:19] @Miyuki     I get you! [19:20] @Miyuki     Let's wrap up for today! [19:24] @Furuya     Miyuki-senpai, I'm not done... [19:26] @Miyuki     Maybe not, but I am! [19:29] @Miyuki     Catching for someone with his head     in the clouds is pretty tiring! [19:35] @Furuya     Ugh! [19:37] @Miyuki     Catching for him isn't any fun, right? [19:42] @Furuya     Tiring... [19:44] @Yui     No... [19:45] @Yui     I have my hands full catching for him. [19:47] @Yui     I can't think about enjoying it. [19:50] @Miyuki     Our next game is against     Ichidai Third High. [19:53] @Miyuki     As the ace, it's job to bring your best     to the semifinals and the final, right? [20:03] @int_Miyuki     Getting worked up and throwing the ball     isn't the same as pitching. [20:08] @Miyuki     If you can't do that... [20:11] @Miyuki     Sawamura, you're still there, right? [20:13] @Miyuki     Come on in! [20:15] @Miyuki     This guy might be starting     the next game, too. [20:27] @Miyuki     Sorry you had to wait, Sawamura. [20:29] @Miyuki     Shall we get to it? [20:31] @Sawamura     What are you trying to do?! [20:32] @Sawamura     After you put me on the backburner? [20:36] @Sawamura     Are you done entertaining the great ace now?! [20:39] @Miyuki     Entertaining? Nice one. [20:41] @Sawamura     Okumura, let's go! [20:43] @Sawamura     You're gonna help me warm up, right? [20:47] @Miyuki     Oh, what's this? I thought you     two weren't getting along. [20:51] @Sawamura     Shut up! He offered to! [20:54] @Miyuki     Oh... SIGN    Oh... [20:55] @Miyuki     I see. SIGN    I see. SIGN    Wow... [20:57] @Miyuki     Wow... [20:58] @Sawamura     Don't smirk like that! [21:02] @Sawamura     I'll have my shoulder loose in ten pitches! [21:04] Okumura     That's not enough. [21:06] @Sawamura     It's enough for me! [21:08] @Sawamura     Damn it! [21:15] @Furuya     I don't intend to give up the mound. [21:18] @Miyuki     You don't get to decide that. [21:21] @Miyuki     The coach does. [21:29] @Furuya     I'll head up. [21:31] @Miyuki     Make sure you eat so you can recover. [21:34] @Miyuki     And don't forget the icing and massage. [21:36] @Furuya     I get it. [21:37] @Miyuki     I'm telling you because     you don't get it. [21:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It's a catcher's job to help     the pitcher throw his best. [21:47] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Even if you're not playing in games,     you're still a catcher. [21:52] Okumura     You're not following your own advice. [21:55] @Miyuki     Huh? [21:56] Okumura     He wanted to keep pitching. [21:58] @Miyuki     Yes, he did. [22:01] @Miyuki     Pitchers are troublesome creatures. [22:07] @Miyuki     That's what makes this fun. SIGN    "Selfish" [22:16] _All     "Selfish." [23:49] @Sawamura     Okay, I'm feeling good! [23:50] @Sawamura     I'm ready to pitch, Miyuki-senpai! [23:52] @Sawamura     This isn't gonna be like warmups,     young Okumura. [23:55] Okumura     I'm looking forward to it. [23:57] @Sawamura     I love that sound! [23:58] Okumura     That was a ball, unfortunately. [24:00] @Miyuki     Carve a hole out of the     right-handed batter's chest. [24:03] Amahisa     These guys think swinging     a thousand times a day for a year [24:06] Amahisa     will let them call forth the     bat fairy or something. [24:10] @Sawamura     This is great! [24:12] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Miyuki     "Batting First." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Batting First" [24:16] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 13 - Batting First Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] @Miyuki     Furuya... [00:07] @Miyuki     What did you see at Koshien Stadium? [00:12] @Miyuki     Are you chasing after that game     you pitched against Hongo? [00:18] @Miyuki     Control, speed, and focus... [00:21] @Miyuki     Only four hits allowed in nine innings. [00:24] @Miyuki     It was the best I'd ever seen you pitch. [00:29] @Furuya     But we lost. [00:31] @Furuya     We lost because of the runs I gave up. [00:36] @Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [00:49] @int_Miyuki     Aiming even higher... [00:53] @int_Miyuki     You push yourself to walk a thorny path, huh? [01:01] @Miyuki     Sorry you had to wait, Sawamura. [01:03] @Miyuki     Shall we get to it? [01:04] @Sawamura     What are you trying to do?! [01:06] @Sawamura     After you put me on the back burner? [01:10] @Furuya     I don't intend to give up the mound. [01:13] @Miyuki     You don't get to decide that. [01:16] @Miyuki     The coach does. [01:21] Okumura     You're not following your own advice. [01:24] @Miyuki     Huh? [01:25] Okumura     He wanted to keep pitching. [01:27] @Miyuki     Yes, he did. [01:30] @Miyuki     Pitchers are troublesome creatures. [01:36] @Miyuki     That's what makes this fun. [03:10] Okumura     You're not following your own advice. [03:13] @Miyuki     Huh? [03:14] Okumura     He wanted to keep pitching. [03:16] @Miyuki     Yes, he did. [03:18] @Miyuki     Pitchers are troublesome creatures. [03:24] @Miyuki     That's what makes this fun. [03:29] @Miyuki     Wouldn't you say? [03:35] @Sawamura     Okay, let's go! [04:02] @Sawamura     Okay, six more! [04:08] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, you'll learn what Sawamura     is like once you catch for him. [04:25] int_Asada     He might seem loud and     overly assertive at first, [04:28] int_Asada     but he can throw the ball right     to your chest from any distance. [04:33] int_Kuki     He looks like he has good ball control. [04:37] Seto     What made you want to do this, Koshu? [04:41] Seto     I can't look away. [04:56] @Sawamura     Okay, I'm feeling good! [04:58] @Sawamura     I'm ready, Miyuki-senpai! SIGN    National champions SIGN    Learn today Devote every moment [05:07] @Miyuki     Do you want to catch some more? [05:09] @Miyuki     Then go get a protector and a mask. [05:13] @Miyuki     Sawamura, throw a few more with Okumura! [05:17] @Sawamura     Huh? Sure, since I'm on the back burner. [05:22] @Miyuki     Are you still on about that? [05:24] @Sawamura     I'd like to try number eleven today. [05:27] @Miyuki     I know! [05:28] @Miyuki     Be patient. [05:31] @Yui     Stay focused. In a way, [05:35] @Yui     his pitches are harder to deal     with than Furuya-san's. [05:38] @Yui     I've never seen pitches     that were so hard to catch. [05:44] Kuki     What are these numbers? [05:45] Asada     It seems like they're giving     numbers to the breaking balls. [05:48] Seto     Oh, man... [05:48] bg_Asada     I don't know much about them. [05:52] @Miyuki     Start with number four! [05:54] Okumura     Number four? [05:56] @Miyuki     A four-seam, like the name implies. [05:59] @Miyuki     Outside for a right-handed batter. [06:09] @Sawamura     This won't be like warmups, young Okumura. [06:13] Narrator     Their eyes... [06:14] Okumura     I can't wait. [06:18] Narrator     ...looked forward, [06:22] Narrator     unwavering. [06:25] @int_Miyuki     Furuya, you're fortunate [06:30] @int_Miyuki     to have come to this school [06:32] @int_Miyuki     the same year as Sawamura. [06:36] Narrator     Even if they see different things... [07:01] @Sawamura     I love that sound! [07:04] Okumura     That was a ball, unfortunately. [07:06] @Sawamura     What?! [07:07] Okumura     But it wasn't bad. [07:11] @Miyuki     He's got a flexible catching style. [07:13] @Yui     Yes, sir. [07:15] @Miyuki     His glove makes a nice sound,     which helps a pitcher throw their best. [07:22] int_Seto     Koshu always thought highly of him. [07:27] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I think that's good. [07:30] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     They have two interesting pitchers. [07:34] Asada     He's way more intense than     when we were playing catch. [07:43] @Sawamura     How was that one? [07:45] Okumura     That was a strike, plainly. [07:46] @Sawamura     Yeah, that's right! [07:49] @int_Yui     You can't see the ball's release point     until the last second, [07:52] @int_Yui     and it doesn't drop as much as you expect. [07:55] @int_Yui     The first time I caught for him,     my glove didn't make that sound. [08:00] @Miyuki     Okay, number two next! [08:02] @Miyuki     A two-seamer that sinks like a shootball. [08:07] Kuki     A two-seamer. Can you throw that? [08:09] Asada     No... [08:11] @Sawamura     Here it comes! [08:19] @Miyuki     Nice reaction. [08:22] @int_Yui     He immediately adjusted to that pitch, too. [08:26] @Miyuki     Can you do a few more, Sawamura? [08:29] @Miyuki     And how about you, Okumura? [08:30] @Sawamura     I'm fine with more. [08:33] Okumura     Yes, please. [08:35] @Miyuki     Then, let's keep going! Number seven! [08:39] @Miyuki     The improved cutter! [08:47] Kuki     Improved sounds pretty cool. [08:48] Asada     Yeah. [08:50] @Yui     Miyuki-senpai. [08:53] @Yui     How many pitches have you assigned numbers? [08:57] @Miyuki     Well, most of them are imperfect. [09:02] @Yui     Imperfect? [09:05] @Miyuki     His pitches break a lot naturally, [09:08] @Miyuki     so just by changing his grip,     he can throw various types of pitches. [09:14] @Miyuki     We tried every grip there is and the ones     that stuck are the numbers we have. [09:21] @int_Yui     Every grip there is? [09:23] @Sawamura     He was helping me in the off season! [09:26] @Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai doesn't mind     if my location is way off! SIGN    Learn today Devote every moment [09:30] @Miyuki     What do you take me for? [09:32] @Miyuki     You should apologize. [09:36] @Miyuki     A tight-grip changeup, [09:39] @Miyuki     the zero-seamer thrown without     touching the stitching, [09:41] @Miyuki     and the basic four-seamer and changeup. [09:45] @Miyuki     Then the splitter he tried last game     but doesn't have under control, [09:49] @Miyuki     and the improved cutter     he's about to throw. [09:52] @Miyuki     Stay focused, Okumura.     The difficulty is about to go way up. [09:59] @int_Sawamura     The same cross step and full     follow-through of the cutter... [10:04] @int_Sawamura     Plus this different grip. [10:08] @int_Sawamura     Imagine boring a hole into the chest [10:14] @int_Sawamura     of a right-handed batter! [10:19] int_Okumura     Straight... [10:37] @int_Miyuki     It's not just you, Furuya. [10:42] @int_Miyuki     It wasn't just you who     experienced Koshien Stadium. [10:49] @Sawamura     Sorry, that was a wild one. [10:53] @int_Miyuki     He's improving at an amazing pace! [11:13] _Player     I heard rumors about Third High's     practices, but these guys... [11:17] _Player     They swing the bat so many times. [11:23] Amahisa     These guys think swinging     a thousand times a day for a year [11:27] Amahisa     will let them call forth the     bat fairy or something. [11:31] _Player     C-Call forth a fairy, Amahisa-senpai? [11:35] Amahisa     Yeah, they really believe it. [11:40] _Player     Hey, Kosei! [11:42] _Player     Don't fill the first-years' heads     with a load of nonsense! [11:45] Amahisa     I don't even like pitching to     you guys in situational practice. [11:50] Amahisa     The bat fairy must be in there. [11:53] _Player     I'd want one if they really existed! [11:55] _Player     You'd want one?! [11:56] _Player     Hayamin could do her voice. [11:59] Amahisa     You're getting way too specific. [12:01] _Player     Who's Hayamin? [12:03] Amahisa     I'm gonna head out. [12:05] _Player     Good work today. SIGN    Kazutaka Kuhara (first-year) [12:10] _Player     Amahisa-san said he doesn't like     pitching to them. SIGN    Yusuke Abe (first-year) [12:14] _Player     That means he trusts the lineup     to do their job, right? SIGN    Tadashi Terui (first-year) [12:18] _Player     The bat fairy... [12:21] _Player     Hey, first-years!     Don't take him seriously! [12:25] _Coach     The first-years are meshing well     with the team. [12:29] _Coach     Defeating a powerhouse like Niogakusha     has made the players more confident, too. [12:36] _Coach     We had bitter losses last summer and fall, [12:39] _Coach     but they ended up making our team stronger. [12:45] _Coach     You pushed them hard in the off season, too. [12:48] _Coach     Yes. [12:49] _Coach     You could see Amahisa's soul leave     his body in the latter innings. [12:54] _Coach     Still... [12:56] _Coach     There are things you can     only get by winning. [13:02] _Coach     We'll gain true confidence in this tournament     to prepare for the summer. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [13:24] @int_Furuya     If we want to be the best in Japan,     there are many areas we need to improve. [13:29] @int_Furuya     Personal goals: Don't let a runner     on base in the first inning, [13:34] @int_Furuya     my set position, and staying focused. [13:39] @int_Furuya     I lack so much. [13:42] @int_Furuya     I can't become the best like this. [13:49] @int_Furuya     If I'm the best pitcher in Japan,     I can make our team the best in Japan. [14:00] _Sign     Satoru Furuya SIGN    April 26 SIGN    Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament     Third Base Side First Base Side     Game 1 10:00 Start Time     Seido – Ichidai Third High     Game 2 12:30 Start Time     Inashiro – Teito SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     Semifinals          Seido – Ichidai Third High     (West Tokyo) (West Tokyo) SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Third Base Line     Baseball Office     Competition Office     Umpires' Room     Medical Room     Locker Room SIGN    First Base Line     Broadcast Room     Executive Suite     Locker Room     Jingu Tournament     Headquarters [14:28] _Umpire     Lineups, please. [14:34] @Miyuki     We'd like to bat first. [14:37] _Umpire     Seido High School will bat first. [14:39] _Umpire     Ichidai Third will bat second. Understand? [14:42] _Both     Yes, sir. [14:43] _Umpire     Please shake hands. [15:04] _Coach     What? They're gonna bat first? [15:08] _Player     Who's the starting pitcher? [15:09] _Sign     1 | 6 | Yoichi Kuramochi     2 | 8 | Hideaki Tojo     3 | 4 | Haruichi Kominato     4 | 2 | Kazuya Miyuki     5 | 9 | Kenjiro Shirasu     6 | 3 | Kenta Maezono     7 | 7 | Masashi Yuki     8 | 1 | Satoru Furuya     9 | 5 | Shinji Kanemaru [15:10] _Player     There he is: Satoru Furuya. [15:12] _Player     But he's batting eighth.     Maybe they want him to focus on pitching. [15:16] _Player     That first-year is in the     starting lineup again. [15:19] _Coach     Great! [15:21] int_Coach     I thought you might start Sawamura, [15:24] int_Coach     but looks like we'll both     be fielding our best players, [15:28] int_Coach     Coach Kataoka. [15:31] _Fan     Man, this game is gonna be great! [15:33] _Fan     Do you think we can watch     Inashiro versus Teito, too? [15:36] _Fan     Honestly, I'd rather go back     for batting practice [15:39] _Fan     while the seniors aren't around. [15:41] @Sawamura     Yeah! [15:44] @Sawamura     I'm feeling great! [15:46] Asada     He's rather loud again today. [15:48] Kuki     You can always tell where he is. [15:51] Seto     He's preparing like he's the starting pitcher. [15:55] Seto     That's how Sawamura-senpai... SIGN    Grr... [15:59] Seto     Sorry, it just slipped out. SIGN    Grrrrrrrrr... [16:04] int_Seto     Just hearing his name sets you off? [16:06] int_Seto     He must be frustrated about the other day. SIGN    Heh     heh     heh... SIGN    Note: This is Koshu's impression SIGN    Let's     switch [16:11] int_Seto     Really, the pitch must've broken really hard     for it to get past Koshu's glove. [16:17] int_Seto     And that's imperfect? [16:22] int_Seto     And he's not even the ace.     No wonder Seido is really strong. [16:29] @Yui     Are you done? [16:31] @Furuya     Yeah, thanks. [16:34] Ono     Sawamura, maybe we should wrap up, too. [16:36] @Sawamura     No, no, no. Who knows when     Furuya will screw up? [16:40] @Sawamura     I need to be ready from the first inning! [16:42] @Furuya     You won't be pitching today. [16:46] _Coach     Third High has the same     players as last game? [16:49] Sachiko     Yes, even the batting order is the same. [16:55] int_Ochiai     With Third High's core     of left-handed batters, [16:58] int_Ochiai     I thought Sawamura might start, but... [17:02] int_Ochiai     Maybe Coach Kataoka wants Furuya     to show his ace pitching skills. [17:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Furuya will start tomorrow. [17:15] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kawakami, Sawamura, start preparing early. [17:19] (Flashback) fb_Both     Yes, sir! [17:19] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Third High's batters are some of     the fastest swingers in the country. [17:23] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Fielders, be ready to back up     the pitcher on defense. [17:27] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [17:28] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     It's on me now! [17:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Too early. [17:34] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Ichidai Third High's ace, Kosei Amahisa. [17:38] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     His pitching held Niogakusha scoreless. [17:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     He'll make scoring difficult. [17:45] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Based on the flow of the game     and how many outs there are, [17:48] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     judge what to do for every pitch. [17:50] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Get ready to work together until you score! [17:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Every game we play from now on     will affect our summer! [18:00] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     If you're serious about winning a national     championship, then win this game! [18:07] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [18:11] Announcer     It's the first game of the Tokyo     spring tournament semifinals, [18:15] Announcer     with Seido High School     facing Ichidai Third High. [18:18] Announcer     They are long-time rivals,     both from the western division. [18:21] Announcer     You can sense the tension     in the packed stands. [18:24] Announcer     Which team will win this preview match     for the summer tournament? [18:29] _Umpire     Bow! [18:30] _All     Thank you! [18:33] Announcer     Thank you for waiting. [18:36] Announcer     Today's first game,     Ichidai Third High vs Seido High School, [18:42] Announcer     will begin soon. [18:46] Announcer     Beginning with the fielding team, [18:48] Announcer     Ichidai Third High's pitcher     will be Amahisa-kun. [18:53] Announcer     Playing catcher, Takami-kun. [18:56] Announcer     Playing first base, Hoshida-kun. [18:59] Announcer     Playing second base, Miyamoto-kun. [19:01] Owada     Both teams have all their best players. [19:02] Announcer     Playing third base, Mori-kun. [19:05] Mine     Winning this game will guarantee     a spot in the Kanto tournament. [19:05] Announcer     Playing shortstop, Adachi-kun. [19:08] Announcer     Playing left field, Yoshida-kun. [19:08] Mine     They don't want to show any weakness     before the summer tournament. [19:11] Announcer     Playing center field, Miyagawa-kun. [19:14] Announcer     Playing right field, Sasaki-kun. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [19:21] Announcer     Top of the first inning,     Seido High School is up to bat. [19:25] Announcer     Batting first, shortstop Kuramochi-kun. [19:30] _Fan     Train, train, running along! [19:33] _Fan     Train, train, on and on! [19:36] _Fan     Train, train, running along! [19:40] _Fan     Train, train, on and on! [19:47] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     What? You won at rock-paper-scissors? [19:50] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Did you wait to throw? [19:51] (Flashback) fb_Shirasu     But you never win. [19:52] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, excuse me. [19:54] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You know what it means to bat first. [19:58] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Amahisa isn't especially great     at the start, either. [20:04] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We need to go after Amahisa     in the first inning [20:07] _Fan     Train, train, running along! [20:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     and take the pressure off Furuya. [20:10] _Fan     Train, train, on and on! [20:13] _Fan     Train, train, running along! [20:16] _Fan     Train, train, on and on! [20:21] int_Coach     He's a batter you don't     want on base, Amahisa boy. [20:26] int_Amahisa     Sure, he's fast... [20:31] int_Amahisa     But he's not that good a batter! [20:50] Mine     Kuramochi-kun has gotten     more reliable as a third-year. [20:54] Owada     He pounced on that high pitch. [20:57] @Sawamura     The cheetah's a little macho! [21:00] int_Ochiai     I keep telling him to focus on batting lefty, [21:04] int_Ochiai     but he's still obsessed with     being a switch hitter. [21:07] int_Ochiai     Our middle infielders are stubborn. [21:10] Announcer     Batting second, center fielder Tojo-kun. [21:15] @int_Kataoka     If we want to score,     we have to make every chance count. [21:18] @int_Kataoka     And that depends on     advancing the runner to third. [21:31] Higasa     Yeah! Nice bunt! [21:34] @Sawamura     That was a great bunt! [21:36] Announcer     Second batter Tojo's sacrifice bunt     advances the runner to third! [21:39] Announcer     Seido High School has a     chance to take the lead! [21:43] Announcer     And here come the cleanup!     The third batter is Haruichi Kominato! [21:49] @Sawamura     This guy can do it! I'm sure he will! [21:58] @int_Kominato     He hasn't settled into a rhythm yet. [22:02] @int_Kominato     If he throws a meatball... SIGN    "Batting First" [22:16] @Miyuki     "Batting First." [23:49] @Sawamura     Looking good, Harudanji! [23:51] @Sawamura     Good eye! [23:53] @Sawamura     Yes, yes, yes! [23:55] @Sawamura     There're two outs, Furuya! [23:57] @Miyuki     Furuya, swing your arm all the way through. [24:00] @Miyuki     Down the middle is fine.     Just overpower them. [24:03] @Miyuki     That's your ability. [24:05] @Miyuki     No matter how many runners are on base, [24:08] @Miyuki     we can still hold them off! [24:10] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:13] @Miyuki     "Presence." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Presence" [24:15] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 14 - Presence Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [00:10] @int_Furuya     I lack so much. [00:13] @int_Furuya     I can't become the best like this. [00:18] @int_Furuya     If I'm the best pitcher in Japan,     I can make our team the best in Japan. [00:29] _Sign     Satoru Furuya SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [00:40] int_Coach     He's a batter you don't     want on base, Amahisa boy. [00:44] int_Amahisa     Sure, he's fast... [00:49] int_Amahisa     But he's not that good a batter! [01:08] Announcer     Batting second, center fielder Tojo-kun. [01:13] @int_Kataoka     If we want to score,     we have to make every chance count. [01:16] @int_Kataoka     And that depends on     advancing the runner to third. [01:28] Higasa     Yeah! Nice bunt! [01:31] @Sawamura     That was a great bunt! [01:33] Announcer     Second batter Tojo's sacrifice     bunt advances the runner to third! [01:36] Announcer     Seido High School has a     chance to take the lead! [01:40] Announcer     And here come the cleanup!     The third batter is Haruichi Kominato! [01:47] @Sawamura     This guy can do it! I'm sure he will! [03:29] Announcer     We're into the semifinals of     the Tokyo spring tournament. [03:31] Announcer     In the top of the first, Seido used     first batter Kuramochi's hit [03:35] Announcer     and second batter Tojo's sacrifice bunt     to get a runner on third with one out. [03:40] Announcer     Now, the three-hole, Kominato,     will try to bring him home. [03:43] Announcer     Seido has a chance to take the lead! [03:51] _Umpire     Strike! [04:01] _Umpire     Ball! [04:08] _Umpire     Ball! [04:09] Announcer     Another ball, and the count is 2–1. [04:17] int_Amahisa     Damn, it's getting away from me. [04:19] int_Amahisa     I can't control the ball. [04:22] int_Player     He completely ignored that pitch. [04:26] int_Player     What's he waiting for? [04:31] _Umpire     Ball! [04:32] Announcer     A close pitch! That's a ball, too!     That's three balls! [04:37] int_Player     Why aren't they doing anything? [04:39] Mine     He ignored the first fastball, [04:42] Mine     making the battery think that     he's going to try something. [04:47] Owada     Huh? [04:48] Mine     They're trying to rattle     him early in the game, [04:52] Mine     while he's still unsettled. [04:57] Mine     That will make things hard for Amahisa-kun. [05:00] _Umpire     Ball four! [05:01] _Player     Aw, a walk. [05:04] @Sawamura     Looking good, Harudanji! [05:06] @Sawamura     Good eye! [05:10] Mine     A team with players who can     do that will be strong. [05:14] int_Owada     So he's cute and sneaky. [05:17] int_Mine     Amahisa still hasn't settled into a rhythm. [05:20] int_Mine     Will they be able to topple him so quickly? [05:23] Announcer     Batting fourth, catcher Miyuki-kun. [05:28] int_Mine     We've reached a turning point     so early in the game. [05:39] Announcer     There are runners on first     and third with one out! [05:41] Announcer     Up to bat is Seido's reliable cleanup, Miyuki! [05:48] _Fan     The outfielders are playing deep. [05:50] _Fan     The infielders are looking for a double play. [05:53] _Fan     They'll probably start the runner at first. [05:56] Announcer     Here's the first pitch! [06:01] Announcer     An outside strike! [06:06] _Fan     He ignored the first pitch, too. [06:08] _Fan     Seido isn't swinging at all. [06:10] _Fan     That would be tough to hit. [06:11] _Fan     Would the cleanup do a squeeze play? [06:28] int_Amahisa     Damn. I can't keep it in the strike zone. [06:34] int_Player     They're not making a move yet,     so keep pitching. [06:37] int_Amahisa     Settle down, Takumi. [06:39] int_Amahisa     We'll focus on the batter. [06:43] int_Amahisa     If we can stop their momentum,     they're the ones who'll suffer! [06:51] Announcer     Ball! [06:52] Announcer     The third pitch is wide!     The count is two balls and one strike! [06:56] @int_Miyuki     That was close. [06:59] @int_Miyuki     He went with a curveball. [07:04] int_Watanabe     He used that curveball to throw     off Niogakusha's timing. [07:10] int_Watanabe     If he gets that pitch into the strike zone, [07:12] int_Watanabe     it'll make his fastball and     slider even more intimidating. [07:18] _Coach     Three balls. [07:20] _Coach     He seems to be throwing a lot of those. [07:23] _Coach     He needs to stand strong. [07:26] Ota     Scoring first... [07:29] int_Watanabe     This is the time to hit! [07:32] int_Watanabe     Before he gets into a groove! [07:43] Announcer     It goes between the first and second basemen! [07:46] Announcer     Kuramochi scores from third base! [07:54] Announcer     Cleanup Miyuki gets an RBI to take the lead! [07:58] @Miyuki     It didn't get any air. [08:00] @Sawamura     Nice batting, Captain! [08:02] _Fan     He swung through an inside pitch! [08:04] _Fan     That's what a cleanup can do! [08:05] Seto     Wow! He stands tall in the clutch! [08:10] Announcer     Fifth batter Shirasu swings     at the first pitch! [08:13] Announcer     Second-base runner Kominato rounds third! [08:17] @Sawamura     Get in there, Haruo! [08:21] Announcer     Seido scores their second run! [08:24] @Sawamura     Yes, yes, yes! [08:37] Announcer     He's ended the inning, but his team     is two runs down in the first inning. [08:41] Announcer     It's a rocky start for     Ichidai's ace Kosei Amahisa. [08:45] Owada     Two runs from three hits. [08:47] Owada     They played that inning perfectly. [08:49] Mine     Yeah, those two runs are big. [08:53] Mine     The team will be happy about that. [08:56] Mine     Now it's time for Furuya-kun's start. [09:00] Mine     How will he respond after     seeing his team score? [09:04] @Sawamura     How you play now matters most, Furuya! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [09:37] Announcer     A ball, well inside. [09:39] Announcer     That brings the count to     three balls, one strike. [09:42] _Fan     Hey, hey, another one. [09:44] Announcer     Seido's ace Furuya isn't     controlling the ball. [09:48] Announcer     He struck out the lead-off batter,      but walked the next. [09:51] Announcer     Third batter Miyagawa hit to near left field, [09:53] Announcer     and cleanup Hoshida flew out to right field. [09:55] Announcer     The second-base runner     touched up and advanced, [09:57] Announcer     so there are runners on first     and third with two outs. [09:59] int_Player     His pitches are fast. [10:01] int_Player     And he's so erratic I can't aim     for any specific pitches. [10:06] _Fan     What's Furuya doing? [10:08] _Fan     All of his breaking balls are off-target, [10:10] _Fan     and I can see from here     how much he's straining. [10:14] @Sawamura     We've got two outs, Furuya! [10:20] _Fan     That was definitely a ball! [10:22] _Fan     Now the bases are loaded! [10:24] _Fan     His start may be even worse than Amahisa's. [10:28] @Sawamura     This is an emergency! [10:30] _Fan     You've got two runs!     Calm down and just pitch! [10:35] @Miyuki     Now the runners will have to move. [10:38] @Miyuki     We can get a force out on any base. [10:41] @Miyuki     We don't want them getting     a read on your breaking balls, [10:44] @Miyuki     so let's take them down with fastballs. [10:52] @int_Miyuki     Actually, I think that's the     only way you'll throw a strike. [10:56] Announcer     Two outs and the bases are loaded! [10:58] Announcer     Up to bat is the sixth batter,     the captain Adachi. [11:00] Announcer     Ichidai Third High is down two runs,     but they could take the lead! [11:04] int_Coach     The bases are loaded,     and his breaking balls are off-target. [11:08] int_Coach     Miyuki boy must be scared of     letting the ball get behind him. [11:14] int_Coach     Swing only at fastballs. [11:17] int_Coach     Go, go, Captain Adachi! [11:19] int_Coach     If that ball's at all high, knock it flying! [11:23] @int_Miyuki     Furuya, swing your arm through. [11:27] @int_Miyuki     Down the middle is fine. [11:29] @int_Miyuki     Just overpower them. [11:31] @int_Miyuki     That's your talent. [11:36] @int_Miyuki     No matter how many runners are on base, [11:38] @int_Miyuki     we can still hold them off! [11:45] Announcer     He hits the first pitch! [11:47] @Sawamura     Oh, no! [11:48] Announcer     It's going deep into center field! [11:55] Announcer     Center fielder Tojo stops. [11:59] Announcer     He's right by the fence! [12:00] Announcer     That was so close to a home run! [12:06] Announcer     Seido High School somehow manages to     hold Ichidai Third High scoreless! [12:12] _Fan     That's why Third High is     known for their batters! [12:14] _Fan     He was ready for Furuya's high fastball! [12:17] Kuki     That was scary. He was waiting for that. [12:21] Asada     Yeah. [12:22] @Sawamura     We have to be on guard! I'll be warming up! [12:26] @Furuya     You don't need to. [12:28] @Sawamura     Oh yes, I do! I can sub in for you anytime! [12:32] int_Amahisa     It's easy to be disappointed when you     don't score with the bases loaded. [12:36] int_Amahisa     You just want it so bad. [12:41] Tojo     Shinji, before Amahisa-san     settles down... [12:45] @Kanemaru     Yeah. [12:46] @Miyuki     You're erratic. [12:48] @Kanemaru     We need to score more runs. [12:53] Narrator     Both pitchers had rough starts. [12:57] Narrator     Runners continued to get on base     even after the first inning. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [13:14] _All     Yeah! [13:15] @Sawamura     Yeah! It's Haruichi time! [13:18] @Kuramochi     Nice, Haruichi! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [13:21] Narrator     However, both teams supported     their pitcher on defense [13:26] Narrator     and neither scored any runs. [13:30] @int_Miyuki     Thank you, Kominato. [13:32] @int_Miyuki     We need to start working on some     breaking balls or we'll be in trouble. [13:40] @Kominato     I'm glad I stopped it. [13:48] @int_Furuya     I need to pitch to shut down the batters, [13:51] @int_Furuya     so the fielders don't have to work so hard! [13:55] @Miyuki     Hey, put that aura away. [13:58] @Kominato     Yeah, put it away. [14:01] @Miyuki     Your breaking balls are finally     hitting the strike zone. [14:05] @Miyuki     If we go with those next inning, [14:08] @Miyuki     it will throw the Third High batters off. [14:12] @Furuya     Okay! I'll shut them down! [14:15] @Miyuki     We just need to shake up      their line of sight. [14:17] @Miyuki     It can go right down the middle. [14:19] @Kominato     Calm down. [14:21] @int_Yui     He's so worked up, he can't control the ball. [14:25] @int_Yui     It should be incredibly difficult     to work with him like that, [14:28] @int_Yui     but they take time outs when they need to, [14:30] @int_Yui     call out to him, [14:32] @int_Yui     and let him know precisely what's needed. [14:34] @int_Yui     They're trying to keep Furuya-san's     emotions under control. [14:39] @int_Yui     Of course, it's to help the team win, [14:42] @int_Yui     but it shows how devoted they are. [14:47] int_Ochiai     It's about time for him     to get into a rhythm. [14:51] _Fan     Man, Kominato-san is a heck of a fielder! [14:54] _Fan     He really covers the second base gap well. [14:56] _Fan     Furuya-san hasn't been on his game yet,      but we're about to see it! [15:00] Seto     We're in the lead, but we're     not really pushing them. [15:11] _Umpire     Strike! [15:17] Narumiya     They're starting to swing at the slider     they could identify easily in the first. [15:21] Tadano     Yes, sir. [15:28] int_Amahisa     Scary. [15:30] int_Amahisa     So much pressure and such an aggressive face. [15:33] int_Amahisa     Face pressure... [15:34] int_Amahisa     The face says as much as the mouth. [15:38] int_Amahisa     Is this guy... [15:41] int_Amahisa     dragging down Seido's     facial score all be himself? [15:48] Announcer     Strike! Batter out! [15:51] Announcer     Amahisa strikes out the     fifth and sixth batters! [15:56] Mukai     That slider is pretty sick. [15:58] Inui     Kosei Amahisa is getting into a rhythm. [16:02] Announcer     Batting seventh, left fielder Yuki-kun. [16:06] int_Amahisa     Here's an imposing first-year. [16:08] int_Amahisa     His facial score isn't bad, I guess. [16:10] int_Amahisa     What's he got inside? [16:15] Announcer     He pops up the first pitch, a curveball! [16:20] int_Amahisa     No finesse whatsoever. [16:23] int_Amahisa     He took the bait like he was Ikeyama. [16:25] @int_Yuki     I rushed it because I thought     I saw a meatball. Careless. [16:31] Announcer     Shortstop Adachi makes the     catch for the third out. [16:34] Announcer     That's the first inning with     three up and three down this game! [16:36] @Sawamura     Ugh... [16:38] Seto     Next time! You'll get him next time! [16:42] Announcer     Third High ace Kosei Amahisa is     starting to show his abilities! [16:47] Announcer     Now it's his team's turn at bat! [16:49] _Player     Nice pitch! [16:50] _Player     Yeah! [16:51] int_Coach     He's finally getting into it. [16:54] Kuki     Wow, it takes guts to pitch like that. [16:58] Asada     Yeah. [17:00] Owada     Amahisa-kun seems to look     down on the batters. [17:04] Owada     Even with the other team leading,     he doesn't seem at all concerned. [17:08] Mine     He's a pitcher, after all. [17:11] Mine     It's the batters' job to score runs. [17:14] Mine     That seems to be how he thinks of it. [17:17] Mine     He carries himself like     a professional player. [17:22] Inui     Kosei Amahisa. [17:24] Mukai     I don't like self-absorbed     players like him. [17:39] Kawakami     Next up is their cleanup, Hoshida. [17:42] Kawakami     Watch out for a home run,     not that you need reminding. [17:46] Tojo     One out at a time. [17:48] @Kanemaru     Stay calm, Furuya! [17:50] @Maezono     We'll get another run!     I can just feel it! [17:55] @Sawamura     I'm ready over here! [17:57] @Sawamura     Send me in anytime! [17:58] @Miyuki     Let's go. [18:02] @Miyuki     I hope your breaking balls can hit the target. [18:30] Announcer     A fastball hit to right field! [18:33] Announcer     Satoru Furuya has shut down cleanup     Hoshida every time this game! [18:39] _Fan     Oh, yeah, here we go! [18:41] _Fan     Furuya, we're counting on you! [18:42] _Fan     Show us that pitching from Koshien Stadium! [18:45] _Fan     Give us one of those strikeout shows! [18:51] Sachiko     That was his eightieth pitch. [18:55] Sachiko     That's a lot, right? [18:57] Ochiai     Yes. [18:59] Ochiai     He's thrown too many unnecessary balls. [19:06] Carlos     He's throwing a lot of     breaking balls this inning. [19:09] Shirakawa     But he isn't getting any strikes. [19:14] Carlos     I'm amazed the other team hasn't scored. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [19:17] Tadano     When I saw him pitch at the Invitational, [19:21] Tadano     it sent a chill down my spine. [19:33] Tadano     I didn't want to imagine having to     beat a pitcher like him in the summer. [19:40] Tadano     But he seems tense, completely unlike     Amahisa-san's relaxed pitching. [19:47] Tadano     Almost like he's trying to     overpower every single batter. [19:53] _Umpire     Ball four! [19:55] _Fan     Man, after he got the leadoff out? [19:58] _Fan     Giving up a walk now is such a downer! [20:01] Carlos     He can't get into a rhythm. [20:02] Shirakawa     His unevenness will make things     harder for the fielders. [20:08] @Kuramochi     Let's get a double play by     making them swing at a low pitch! [20:12] Mukai     If he's got that many pitches,     shouldn't he be having an easier time? [20:17] Mukai     It seems like such a waste. [20:19] Inui     If he had one breaking ball     he could use as a base... [20:24] Mukai     Or better yet, he could just throw     every pitch down the middle. [20:27] Mukai     He doesn't seem like that great a pitcher. [20:32] Narumiya     It's gotta be hard for     Kazuya to keep him focused. [20:35] Tadano     Yes, with his breaking balls missing     so much, they'll go after them. [20:45] Narumiya     Was I like that in the fall tournament? [20:54] fbint_Tadano     Keep this last one low. [20:56] fbint_Tadano     A changeup! [21:02] fbint_Narumiya     Don't sweat it, Itsuki. [21:05] fbint_Narumiya     I can take him down with a fastball. [21:09] fbint_Narumiya     Let me do this! [21:13] fbint_Tadano     Mei-san! [21:14] fbint_Narumiya     The ace must lead his team to victory. [21:19] fbint_Narumiya     Now that Masa-san is gone, [21:21] fbint_Narumiya     I need to lead them! [21:25] fbint_Narumiya     Or else the team can't win! [21:35] ---     Self-important... [21:39] ---     Unable to relax... [21:42] ---     M-Mei-san... [21:46] ---     I can see it so clearly from here. [21:52] ---     Steal! [21:57] Announcer     Between the left and center fielders! [22:00] Announcer     The runner in motion makes it home! [22:05] Announcer     One swing from team captain Adachi     gets his team on the board! SIGN    "Presence" [22:17] ---     "Presence." [23:49] @Miyuki     All I can do... is trust. [23:53] @Miyuki     You're looking somewhere higher,     at a place where you want to be. [23:57] @Miyuki     Then, you need to get over this wall! [24:00] @Sawamura     What the heck is he doing? [24:02] ---     The self-awareness of the ace, [24:04] ---     the impulse to explore,     the expectations of those around you... [24:06] ---     I can tell you're experiencing      all of that right now. [24:10] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: "My Role." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "My Role" [24:15] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 15 - My Role Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:08] Sachiko     That was his eightieth pitch. [00:11] Sachiko     That's a lot, right? [00:13] Ochiai     Yes. [00:15] Ochiai     He's thrown too many unnecessary balls. [00:19] Tadano     When I saw him pitch at the Invitational, [00:22] Tadano     it sent a chill down my spine. [00:35] Tadano     I didn't want to imagine having to     beat a pitcher like him in the summer. [00:41] Tadano     But he seems tense, completely unlike     Amahisa-san's relaxed pitching. [00:48] Tadano     Almost like he's trying to     overpower every single batter. [00:55] _Umpire     Ball four! [00:56] _Fan     Man, after he got the leadoff out? [00:59] _Fan     Giving up a walk now is such a downer! [01:02] Carlos     He can't get into a rhythm. [01:04] Shirakawa     His unevenness will make things     harder for the fielders. [01:07] Narumiya     It's gotta be hard for     Kazuya to keep him focused. [01:11] Tadano     Yes, with his breaking balls missing     so much, they'll go after them. [01:20] Narumiya     Was I like that in the fall tournament? [01:29] Narumiya     Self-important... [01:33] Narumiya     Unable to relax... [01:36] int_Tadano     M-Mei-san... [01:40] Narumiya     I can see it so clearly from here. [01:46] @Maezono     Steal! [01:51] ---     Between the left and center fielders! [01:54] Announcer     The runner in motion makes it home! [01:59] Announcer     One swing from team captain Adachi     gets his team on the board! SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium [03:41] _Umpire     Ball four! [03:47] Announcer     It's the bottom of the fifth,     and Seido ace Furuya [03:49] Announcer     has given up an RBI hit to     the sixth batter, Adachi, [03:52] Announcer     and walked the following batter. [03:55] Announcer     One out, with runners     on first and second. [03:57] Announcer     Up to bat is Third High's ace, Kosei Amahisa! [04:05] int_Amahisa     What a time to be up at bat. [04:08] int_Amahisa     It'd be great if I could     deal a decisive blow, but... [04:12] Hoshida     Squeeze one out, Kosei! [04:14] Miyagawa     Aim for the easy ones! [04:15] int_Amahisa     Easy for you to say. [04:18] int_Amahisa     I'm not like you guys. [04:21] @Maezono     Get the closest out! [04:22] @Kominato     One at a time! [04:24] @Kuramochi     Let him hit, Furuya! [04:26] @Kanemaru     Your pitches are getting there! [04:27] @Kanemaru     Keep pushing! [04:37] int_Amahisa     I won't hit anything if I don't swing. [04:40] _Fan     Seido will want to wrap things up     with the bottom of the order. [04:44] _Fan     How is Amahisa's batting? [04:47] _Fan     His average isn't great,     but pitchers tend to have a good eye. [04:51] _Fan     Don't count him out yet. [04:55] @int_Miyuki     He swung late on the fastballs     in the previous at-bat. [04:59] @int_Miyuki     Let's put him away with a few more. [05:02] @int_Miyuki     I don't care about the trajectory.     Just keep it low. [05:11] int_Amahisa     Is he gonna throw a breaking ball? [05:14] int_Amahisa     No, I don't think so. Not for me. [05:20] int_Amahisa     They wouldn't overestimate me! [05:28] Announcer     It's headed for left field! [05:32] Announcer     But it's short. [05:34] Aso     Move up! [05:36] Announcer     Left fielder Yuki charges toward it! [05:43] Announcer     It gets through! [05:45] Announcer     Left fielder Yuki's glove     just barely misses it! [05:49] Announcer     The white ball rolls cruelly     into the outfield! [05:52] Announcer     The runner from second scores! [05:54] Announcer     He's followed immediately by     the runner from first! [05:57] Announcer     They've taken the lead! [06:00] Announcer     The ace's bat has turned this game around! [06:04] Amahisa     Oh, man. [06:05] _Player     Yeah! [06:07] _Player     Nice, Kosei! [06:09] Amahisa     Don't get so excited.     It wasn't that good of a hit. [06:15] Announcer     Error or not, they've given up three runs. [06:18] Announcer     Seido can't afford to give up any more. [06:21] Tojo     What's done is done! Shake it off! SIGN    Immature... [06:28] @Miyuki     That was a hard hit to gauge. [06:31] @Miyuki     We can't be too hard on Yuki. [06:34] @Furuya     It's fine. [06:36] @Furuya     I'm responsible for letting     the runners on base. [06:44] @int_Miyuki     He isn't being self-important. [06:48] @int_Miyuki     In fact, it seems he's taking his     responsibilities as ace more seriously. [06:55] @Miyuki     Let's end this inning right here. [06:58] ---     Right. [07:02] @int_Miyuki     If that's what is causing     his uneven pitching, [07:07] @int_Miyuki     Furuya may be the one     feeling this dilemma the most. [07:16] @int_Miyuki     It's still the middle innings,     and we're only down by one run. [07:20] @int_Miyuki     We don't need to be overly cautious. [07:25] @int_Miyuki     It's okay. If you can pitch low, [07:28] @int_Miyuki     they won't be able to hit     even your fastballs. [07:35] @int_Miyuki     All I can do... is trust. [07:41] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     We lost because of the runs I gave up. [07:48] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [07:56] @int_Miyuki     You're looking somewhere higher, [08:00] @int_Miyuki     at a place where you want to be. [08:06] @int_Miyuki     Then, you need to get over this wall! [08:22] _Umpire     Ball! [08:28] _Umpire     Ball! [08:37] _Umpire     Ball! [08:42] _Fan     This is the ninth batter. [08:44] _Fan     What's wrong with Furuya? [08:50] _Umpire     Strike! [08:52] _Fan     Finally a strike. [08:54] Seto     He's having a tough time. [09:02] _Fan     He's not pitching like himself at all. [09:09] int_Narumiya     Experiencing the game at the national     level makes you hungry for more. [09:17] int_Narumiya     The self-awareness of the ace, [09:19] int_Narumiya     the impulse to explore,     the expectations of those around you... [09:26] int_Narumiya     Your pitching is tied directly     to your team's success. [09:34] int_Narumiya     The weight of the burden you bear... [09:43] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Having a strong sense of responsibility [09:45] (Flashback) fb_Coach     isn't the same as doubting your teammates. [09:50] (Flashback) fb_Coach     A self-important pitcher has     no business being the ace. [09:59] int_Narumiya     Will you overcome them,     or be crushed by them? [10:05] int_Narumiya     I can tell you're experiencing all     of that right now, Satoru Furuya. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [11:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I won't sacrifice the team     just for Furuya alone. [11:24] _Umpire     Ball! [11:31] Tadano     Mei-san, maybe we should go. [11:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     But this is the second half of the game. [11:51] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How will the catcher call this? [11:53] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If he tries to rack up the count just     because it was easy in the first half... [12:05] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Would you catch for me after you're done? [12:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You want to throw? [12:11] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Yes, I do. [12:15] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What did you see at Koshien Stadium? [12:24] @int_Sawamura     What the heck is he doing? [12:31] @int_Sawamura     What the heck is he doing? [12:37] _Umpire     Ball! [12:43] Ochiai     Coach Kataoka. [12:46] Ochiai     If we give up any more runs,     the game could get out of our reach. [12:59] _Umpire     Ball four! [13:02] Announcer     That's the third walk this inning! [13:07] Seki     Ono, Sawamura! [13:12] @Kataoka     Miyuki! [13:13] Announcer     There's movement on the Seido bench! [13:20] Announcer     Seido High School is making a substitution. [13:26] Announcer     Replacing pitcher Furuya-kun is Sawamura-kun. [13:31] Announcer     Batting eighth, pitcher Sawamura-kun. [13:38] @Miyuki     They got some lucky hits, [13:40] @Miyuki     but you were in no state to take on Ichidai. [13:51] @Miyuki     This was an important experience for you.     Don't waste it. [13:58] @Miyuki     Sawamura. [14:00] @Miyuki     The bases are loaded and     their cleanup batter is up. [14:02] @Miyuki     We're in a tight spot― [14:04] @Sawamura     I know! [14:07] @Sawamura     I know my role. [14:17] @Kanemaru     H-Hey... [14:19] @Kanemaru     Are you fired up or mad? [14:21] @Sawamura     I'm not mad! [14:22] @Miyuki     Don't shout! [14:23] @Maezono     Calm down! [14:25] Watanabe     Stop their momentum! Please, Sawamura! [14:36] @Kanemaru     That's it! Take in all the air     from around the mound! [14:41] @Sawamura     I'll be pitching aggressively,     so please back me up! [14:46] Seto     He's doing that even now! [14:49] @Kominato     The very first pitch will do it. [14:51] @Maezono     Yeah! [14:54] @int_Miyuki     That look in his eyes... [14:58] @int_Miyuki     Should I waste the first pitch     and see how Sawamura's doing? [15:04] @int_Miyuki     No, we don't need to do them any favors. [15:08] @int_Miyuki     And it would throw Sawamura off. [15:14] @int_Miyuki     What we need is a decisive pitch, every pitch. [15:24] @int_Miyuki     There's one out and the bases are loaded. [15:27] @int_Miyuki     Their cleanup is up to bat. [15:31] @int_Miyuki     Let's go with a four-seamer, low and outside. [15:33] @int_Miyuki     Number four. [15:39] int_Player     He's got an irregular form     and peculiar way of pitching. [15:41] int_Player     He throws changeups, but usually     pitches in the strike zone. [15:47] int_Player     If he throws a meatball... [15:52] @int_Sawamura     Furuya... [15:55] @int_Sawamura     I don't know what it is you're fighting against. [16:04] @int_Sawamura     I don't know, but... [16:08] @int_Sawamura     I'm going to take down     the hitters in front of me. [16:13] @int_Sawamura     What else does a pitcher need to do?! [16:20] _Umpire     Strike! [16:22] @int_Sawamura     No matter the situation, [16:27] @int_Sawamura     I'll be true to myself! [16:36] _Umpire     Foul! [16:38] _Fan     Another outside pitch! [16:40] Seto     Yes, he's already at two strikes! [16:43] Asada     Wow... [16:45] Kukki     He's able to pitch his best in this predicament! [16:49] Kukki     Now, how will he attack next? [16:54] Kukki     Will he throw a changeup? [17:00] int_Player     Those outside pitches aren't to avoid me.     That's just how he's attacking. [17:05] int_Player     Will he throw a breaking ball     and try to make me fish for it? [17:07] int_Player     Or will it be to the outside again? [17:14] int_Player     I won't let you have your way. [17:16] int_Player     I'll go after anything you can throw at me. [17:33] Announcer     An inside fastball! [17:34] Announcer     He goes down looking! [17:37] Announcer     Batter Hoshida was unable to swing! [17:43] Announcer     No tricks here! [17:44] Announcer     He takes down the cleanup Hoshida     with three straight fastballs! [17:49] _Fan     Amazing! He went from pitching     outside to smack dab inside! [17:52] @Kuramochi     Yeah! [17:55] @int_Miyuki     All three were almost perfectly on target! [17:59] @int_Miyuki     I'm getting goosebumps! [18:05] Announcer     Two outs, and the bases still loaded. [18:06] Announcer     The infielders return     to their normal positions. [18:08] @Kanemaru     Sawamura! [18:09] @Sawamura     Two outs! [18:10] @Kominato     Two outs! [18:11] Shirasu     Let him hit! [18:13] @Kominato     Focus on the batter! [18:14] @Maezono     Shut 'em down! [18:16] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [18:17] Tojo     Two outs! [18:18] Watanabe     Go, Sawamura! [18:23] @int_Sawamura     One more... [18:25] @int_Sawamura     The bases are loaded. [18:27] @int_Sawamura     This is the fifth batter. [18:29] @int_Sawamura     The first pitch will be important. [18:31] Announcer     Batting fifth, right fielder Sasaki-kun. [18:35] _Player     He's a southpaw in the same year as me. [18:38] _Player     He didn't play much at Koshien Stadium, [18:41] _Player     but he held Kasuga First scoreless last game. [18:44] _Player     Hoshida-senpai was swinging late. [18:47] _Player     Just how good is this guy? [18:55] _Umpire     Strike! [18:56] _Fan     The first pitch was a changeup! [18:59] Announcer     The second pitch! [19:03] _Umpire     Foul! [19:05] _Player     Sharp to the inside, soft to the outside... [19:10] _Player     His pitches feel very different from Furuya's. [19:14] _Player     He changes the trajectory of his pitches     by how far back he releases the ball. [19:18] _Player     He's... [19:22] _Player     a much better pitcher than I realized! [19:33] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [19:36] @Sawamura     Yeah! [19:38] Announcer     He finishes with an outside fastball! [19:40] Announcer     The fourth and fifth batters     have both struck out! [19:45] Announcer     Perfect pitching out of the bullpen     when his team needed it most! [19:48] Announcer     Second-year southpaw, Eijun Sawamura! [19:53] Amahisa     Seriously? [19:54] Asada     Did you see that?     Sawamura-senpai is incredible! [20:00] _Coach     Outstanding. [20:01] _Coach     His gutsy pitching did us     in at the fall tournament. SIGN    Teito High School Coach      Ippachi Okamoto [20:07] _Coach     What's surprising, though... [20:08] _Coach     is how long Coach Kataoka waited when     he used to switch pitchers so quickly. [20:15] int_Coach     Has Satoru Furuya become     that important to the team? [20:21] @Kuramochi     Nice pitching, jerk! [20:23] @Kominato     Nice pitch, Eijun-kun! [20:26] @int_Miyuki     I wanted Furuya to get back on track... [20:30] @int_Miyuki     But the fact of the matter is that     we needed to switch pitchers. [20:36] @int_Miyuki     It was the most difficult     situation to be dropped into... [20:39] @int_Miyuki     but he pulled it off! [20:52] @Kataoka     You saved me. [20:55] @Kataoka     Sorry. [21:01] @Kataoka     Good job shutting them down. [21:11] @Sawamura     The game's not over yet, boss! [21:14] @Sawamura     Now, let's go score some runs! [21:17] @Sawamura     Who's up to bat? [21:20] @Kanemaru     Y-You are, Sawamura! [21:22] @Kanemaru     Go get ready! [21:24] int_Ochiai     Well, that was a surprise. [21:26] int_Ochiai     I was expecting them to score     two or three more runs. [21:30] Tojo     Sawamura, get out there and swing! [21:32] @Maezono     The way you're playing today,     you might get a hit! [21:34] @Kuramochi     We'll get our hopes up a bit. [21:38] Seto     The bench has cheered up! [21:40] Seto     It's just like that game     from the fall tournament. [21:43] Seto     He can change the mood of the whole stadium, [21:48] Seto     in a different way than Furuya-san. [21:59] @int_Sawamura     Damn it. [22:06] @int_Sawamura     Don't apologize! SIGN    "My Role" [22:16] @Sawamura     "My Role." [23:49] @Sawamura     You can do it! [23:50] @Kanemaru     You aren't a better batter than me, Sawamura! [23:55] @Kanemaru     I'm gonna get you home! [23:58] @Sawamura     Kanemaru, believe in yourself! [24:00] @Sawamura     Hips! Hips! [24:01] @Kuramochi     Now it's our turn to score! [24:04] @Sawamura     You too, Kuramochi-senpai! Hips! Hips! [24:07] @Sawamura     Hit with your lower body! [24:08] @Kuramochi     Bring it on, moon-face. [24:11] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Miyuki     "It's About Winning." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "It's About Winning" [24:15] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 16 - Only After You've Won Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @int_Sawamura     I don't know what it is you're fighting against. [00:13] @int_Sawamura     I don't know, but... [00:15] @int_Sawamura     I'm going to take down     the hitters in front of me. [00:19] @int_Sawamura     What else does a pitcher need to do?! [00:25] _Umpire     Strike! [00:27] @int_Sawamura     No matter the situation, [00:30] @int_Sawamura     I'll be true to myself! [00:38] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [00:40] @Sawamura     Yeah! [00:41] Announcer     He finishes with an outside fastball! [00:49] @Kataoka     You saved me. [00:52] @Kataoka     Sorry. [00:53] @Kataoka     Good job shutting them down. [00:58] @Sawamura     The game's not over yet, boss! [01:11] @int_Sawamura     Damn it. [01:13] @int_Sawamura     Don't apologize! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [02:48] Announcer     It's the top of the sixth,     and Seido High School is up to bat. [02:51] Announcer     The batter is none other than the strong     relief pitcher, Eijun Sawamura! [02:52] @Sawamura     Please! [02:57] _Fan     Hey, hey... [02:58] _Fan     What's he doing? [03:00] _Fan     There aren't any runners. [03:02] _Fan     I-Is he telegraphing a drag bunt? [03:06] Amahisa     This guy... [03:12] @int_Sawamura     Damn... Why do I feel like this? [03:16] @int_Sawamura     It's like I'm confused or... [03:19] @int_Sawamura     frustrated. [03:22] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Please let me pitch the last inning. [03:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Furuya. [03:33] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'm giving the last inning to you. [03:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You're the ace. Go close it out. [03:42] @int_Sawamura     If I had pitched like Furuya did today, [03:46] @int_Sawamura     would he have left me in the game that long? [03:53] @int_Sawamura     No, I would've been subbed out. [03:56] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     This guy might be starting the next game, too. [04:08] @int_Sawamura     That's the difference between our numbers. [04:13] @int_Sawamura     The difference between     the ace and a relief pitcher. [04:21] @int_Sawamura     Does the ace get that much trust? [04:29] Announcer     He pulls it down the first base line! [04:33] Announcer     He turns the corner to second! [04:36] Announcer     Lead-off batter Sawamura has hit a double! SIGN    Whoa... [04:50] Announcer     For some reason, his team's section     of the stands seems surprised! [04:53] @Sawamura     That's the wrong reaction! [04:59] Announcer     Up next is the ninth batter, Kanemaru. [05:05] Announcer     He's showing bunt. [05:08] Announcer     Here's the first pitch! [05:09] @Sawamura     Kanemaru, believe in yourself! [05:11] @Sawamura     Hips! Hips! [05:15] Announcer     He misses! [05:17] Announcer     The pickoff throw rockets     from home like an arrow! [05:19] Announcer     Safe by a hair! [05:22] Asada     That was close! [05:23] Kukki     That catcher's got a bullet arm! [05:30] int_Amahisa     What're you so mad about? [05:34] int_Amahisa     You think I'm just gonna let you bunt? [05:39] int_Amahisa     We're up by three runs,     so I could give up one or two. [05:44] int_Amahisa     I just don't feel like making it easy for you. [05:52] _Umpire     Foul! [05:53] _Fan     Another slider! [05:54] _Fan     He's got two strikes now. [05:57] _Fan     What now? Will he try to hit? [06:05] Announcer     He's getting ready for a third bunt! [06:11] @Sawamura     You can do it! [06:13] @int_Kanemaru     I'm not letting you outshine me     at the plate, Sawamura! [06:19] @int_Kanemaru     I'm gonna advance you no matter what! [06:29] Announcer     The third bunt fails! [06:32] Announcer     The runner is unable to move from second! [06:39] @Sawamura     Shake it off! [06:40] @Sawamura     Go back and practice! [06:41] _Fan     Amahisa's looking great! [06:43] _Fan     The batter couldn't even     put the ball in play! [06:46] Announcer     There's one out and a runner on second. [06:48] Announcer     We go back to the top of     Seido's batting order. [06:54] Announcer     Batting first, shortstop, Kuramochi-kun. [06:59] @int_Miyuki     It'll be hard to get three runs     off Amahisa in one inning. [07:03] @int_Miyuki     We've got to advance the runner [07:07] @int_Miyuki     to increase the chance of getting him home. [07:11] @Sawamura     You too, Kuramochi-senpai! Hips! Hips! [07:14] @Sawamura     Hit with your lower body! [07:16] @int_Kuramochi     Your pitching saved two or     three runs on its own, Sawamura. [07:22] @int_Kuramochi     Now it's time for us to score! [07:27] int_Amahisa     And here's another guy... [07:29] int_Amahisa     with a scary face. [07:32] int_Amahisa     Did he shave off his eyebrows? [07:34] int_Amahisa     He looks like a strong fighter. [07:37] int_Amahisa     If he were in a brawl,     he'd probably be doing jump kicks. [07:40] @int_Kuramochi     Bring it on, moon-face! [07:46] Announcer     The first pitch is inside! Foul! [07:49] Announcer     Here's the second! [07:53] Announcer     A slow curveball just     inside the outside edge! [07:58] _Fan     What a time to throw that pitch. [08:00] _Fan     If he throws like that anywhere,     no one's gonna hit it! [08:03] int_Amahisa     Sorry, but this isn't a brawl. [08:08] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [08:11] int_Amahisa     Three swings and he's gone! [08:33] Carlos     Huh? It's the seventh inning already? [08:35] Shirakawa     What's the score? [08:36] _Player     5–2, with Third High still leading. [08:40] Shirakawa     Oh, so they held them to     five runs in the fifth. [08:43] _Player     Amahisa has settled into     a rhythm and it's unreal! [08:47] _Player     The Seido batters can't get a     read on his sliders anymore. [08:50] _Player     They've been striking out more often, too. [08:56] Narumiya     Who does Seido have pitching? [09:00] _Player     Sawamura. [09:01] _Player     The second-year southpaw, Eijun Sawamura. [09:17] Announcer     An outside fastball! [09:19] Announcer     With some light footwork, second baseman     Kominato gets the second out! [09:22] _Fan     That was only the third pitch! [09:24] _Fan     Their defense is incredible! [09:25] _Fan     The game's moving faster since     they brought in that pitcher. [09:29] _Fan     The Third High batters are struggling. [09:32] _Fan     How are his pitches looking to them? [09:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura, we'll use more     of the numbers from this inning. [09:42] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     They'll be swinging from the first strike. [09:45] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Let's try to get each batter     out on the first pitch. [09:50] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll trust you. [10:03] @int_Miyuki     Trust... [10:10] @int_Sawamura     A fastball! [10:20] _Fan     What was that?! [10:21] _Fan     A hard slider? [10:22] _Fan     A cutter? [10:22] _Fan     It broke when it got close, right? [10:24] Asada     The improved pitch! [10:25] Kukki     Yeah, improved! [10:27] Okumura     Improved... [10:30] int_Player     What's with his pitches? [10:33] int_Player     I can't get a read on them. [10:45] Announcer     He got him to bite at the changeup! SIGN    Yes, yes, yes! [10:51] Announcer     Just like the sixth inning,     it was three up, three down! SIGN    Yes, yes, yes! [10:54] Announcer     Sawamura has not given up a single     hit to the Third High batters! [10:57] @Kominato     Nice pitch, Eijun-kun! [10:59] @Kuramochi     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [11:00] @Maezono     Yeah! [11:01] Tojo     Sawamura! [11:05] _All     Yeah! [11:06] _Player     The game's not over yet! [11:09] Kawakami     Sawamura's unbelievable today. [11:11] Kawakami     Not just his intensity,     but his pitching, too. [11:19] @Kuramochi     Damn it, Sawamura! [11:21] @Kanemaru     That inning was too good! [11:22] Aso     You were so good, it was scary! [11:23] Tojo     Nice pitching, Sawamura! [11:26] Kawakami     No matter what situation he lands in, [11:28] Kawakami     he pitches his best. [11:31] Kawakami     I prepare myself so I can do that, too. [11:41] Kawakami     No one's giving up on the final tomorrow. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [11:53] Announcer     It's the top of the eighth,     with Seido High School up to bat. [11:56] Announcer     Sawamura was walked to first base, [11:57] @Sawamura     Hey, I'm gonna run! [11:59] Announcer     and the ninth batter, Kanemaru,     is at the plate. [12:05] Aso     Yeah! Good eye! [12:10] Announcer     Another ball! The pitch was low! [12:13] Announcer     The count is three balls, two strikes! [12:17] int_Amahisa     He's a tough one. [12:19] _Fan     I'm surprised he saw where that was going. [12:21] _Fan     How many pitches has Amahisa thrown? [12:23] _Fan     He had to throw a lot in the first half. [12:26] _Fan     Is it starting to wear on him? [12:28] _Fan     Seido won't let it end like this. [12:34] Announcer     He's caught looking at an outside strike! [12:36] _Player     Yeah! [12:38] _Player     Nice pitch, Kosei! [12:39] _Player     Nice pitch! [12:40] _Player     Two outs, Kosei! [12:42] _Player     Kosei-san, two outs! [12:44] _Coach     Great! [12:45] _Player     Finish it off, Amahisa-senpai! [12:48] _All     Two outs! [12:48] int_Coach     Your latent power is     coming out, Amahisa boy. [12:53] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Pitch outside? [12:55] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Sure, I can pitch there. [12:58] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     I'm not sure you can learn to     throw there just by practicing. [13:01] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Honestly, my slider bends too much. [13:05] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Don't you think? [13:07] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     It would be great if it curved just     a little and struck someone out! [13:11] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     I've got some noise in my upper body,     so I'm not pitching today. [13:14] (Flashback) fb_Player     Huh? Noise? [13:16] int_Coach     His behavior may be difficult for     ordinary people to understand. [13:22] int_Coach     Even I'm not sure that I     fully understand his nature. [13:29] int_Coach     But when the team made it     through the winter camp, [13:33] int_Coach     Manaka boy and the other former third-years     patiently practiced with them. [13:39] int_Coach     Genius and lucky boy. [13:48] int_Coach     Looking back, all those trials     were to help him grow. [14:00] Announcer     Strike three! [14:02] Announcer     Ace Amahisa throws a mighty fastball! [14:16] Announcer     Seido, the quarterfinalists [14:18] Announcer     in the Invitational who attracted     attention at Koshien Stadium, [14:22] Announcer     are facing a potent challenge from a rival     in their own division, Ichidai Third High! [15:01] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     It's the top of the ninth. [15:02] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Shirasu's infield grounder scored a run. [15:05] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Two outs and a runner on second. [15:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Zono! [15:11] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Sixth batter Maezono is at the plate. [15:13] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     A homer could tie the game. [15:19] (Flashback) fb_Aso     Zono, we're not beat yet! [15:33] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     A fly ball to left field ends the game! [15:37] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     The first game of the Tokyo     spring tournament semifinals, [15:40] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     a battle between division rivals,     has been won by Ichidai Third High! [15:45] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Satoru Furuya, after making a name     for himself at the Invitational, [15:47] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     gave up five runs in the fifth inning! [15:50] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Ace Amahisa threw 142 pitches and     advances his team to the final! [15:58] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Ichidai Third High has also automatically     earned a spot in the Kanto Tournament in May! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [16:27] _Fan     Amahisa looked exhausted there at the end. [16:30] _Fan     But Coach Tahara didn't sub him out. [16:32] _Fan     He won't be pitching tomorrow. [16:34] _Fan     He might be the eye of the storm this summer. [16:38] _Fan     Inashiro, Teito, and Ichidai were     all disappointed in the fall. [16:42] _Fan     They'll be eager to perform in the summer. [16:45] _Fan     And then there's Furuya. [16:47] _Fan     He's nothing like how     he was in the Invitational. [16:49] _Fan     Is he gonna be okay?     The cameras were all trained on him. [16:53] _Fan     Did he burn out at Koshien Stadium? [16:55] _Fan     That wouldn't be any fun. [16:57] _Fan     The summer's the real tournament! [16:58] @Furuya     I lost the game. [17:01] _Fan     But Sawamura looked good. [17:03] _Fan     He could have started today. [17:05] _Fan     Nah, they need their ace     Furuya to be in shape. [17:08] _Fan     Yeah. [17:10] _Fan     You hear all the time about teams who go to     the Invitational, but don't win in the summer. [17:14] _Fan     And with batting like that,     can they beat Inashiro? [17:19] _Fan     Can they hit Narumiya's pitches? [17:23] Rei     What should the club members do? [17:26] Ochiai     There are a lot of spectators. [17:28] Ochiai     It might be best for those in     the stands to go back soon. [17:32] Ochiai     We'll have a thorough meeting     once everyone is back. [17:35] Ochiai     But the main players should stay     and watch the next game. [17:41] _Coach     Inashiro... [17:43] Rei     Very well. [17:45] Rei     I'll tell the players. [17:53] @Kanemaru     Hey, first-years! Come get     the stuff that needs carrying! SIGN    Officials and Players     Entrance     General access is     strictly prohibited [17:56] Seto     Yes, sir! [18:00] Seto     Shall I take that? [18:04] @Sawamura     No, it's fine. [18:14] Amahisa     Hey, hang on! [18:17] Amahisa     I'm glad I ran into you! [18:19] Amahisa     There's something I want to ask you! [18:22] Amahisa     What kind of pitch was that? [18:24] Amahisa     A slider? Cutter? [18:27] Amahisa     The batters who saw it said     the ball just disappeared! [18:31] Amahisa     I wanted to see it too,     but you didn't throw it! [18:34] Amahisa     How do you throw it? What's the grip? [18:37] _Player     Hey, Kosei... [18:39] @Sawamura     Excuse me... [18:40] @Sawamura     We just lost a game. [18:43] @Sawamura     I have nothing to say to you. [18:49] Amahisa     Why not? [18:51] Amahisa     We're just talking about baseball.     It's not the same thing. [18:54] Amahisa     I'm just asking as a pitcher. [18:56] Amahisa     Tell me the grip! [18:58] @Sawamura     No! [18:58] Amahisa     Why not? [19:01] Announcer     The next game will begin at 1:00. [19:05] _Player     Huh? He what? [19:05] Announcer     Teito High School, please begin practice. [19:07] _Player     Seido's? [19:09] _Player     I've never seen Kosei-san take an     interest in another team's pitcher. [19:14] _Player     Yeah, and that pitcher's a year younger! [19:17] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Okay, tell me your LINE handle! [19:19] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Why would I do that?! [19:21] _Player     He started speaking like     they were the same age, too. [19:27] Kukki     I can't wait to get back and move around! [19:30] Asada     Yeah, we've just been     watching this whole time. [19:32] Seto     Amahisa's an oddball, too. [19:35] Seto     Sawamura-senpai wanted     nothing to do with him. [19:38] Okumura     I get why he was interested in that pitch. [19:43] Okumura     But coming from the team that just beat us... [19:48] Okumura     It's inexcusable. [19:55] Seto     What are you getting mad about? [20:07] Owada     Coach Kataoka admitted he waited     too long to change pitchers. [20:12] Mine     Yeah. [20:13] Mine     Those five runs they gave up in the fifth [20:16] Mine     were the deciding factor in the game. [20:20] Mine     Sawamura-kun's excellent pitching stopped     the Ichidai batters' momentum cold. [20:23] Mine     If Seido had changed pitchers early     like they usually do, [20:27] Mine     the game may have turned out differently. [20:30] Owada     Do you think that Coach Kataoka wanted     Furuya-kun to pitch the whole game? [20:36] Owada     Hoping that he could pitch     like at the Invitational? [20:41] Mine     Coach Kataoka was a pitcher himself, [20:45] Mine     and he also finished runner-up     at Koshien Stadium. [20:48] Mine     I have no doubt that he is particular     when it comes to the ace. [20:52] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     We had the means to limit the number of     runs given up, including some on the bench. [20:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     My inexperience caused me to hesitate. [21:01] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I will accept the result. [21:07] Narrator     To play on the national stage [21:10] Narrator     is to embrace a new goal. [21:14] Narrator     No team will want to maintain the status quo     and not reach for the heavens. [21:22] Narrator     But you can only reach out after you've won. [21:35] Narrator     Once you've dominated     this violent battlefield. [21:47] _Umpire     Line up! SIGN    Tokyo Spring Tournament     Semifinals SIGN    Seido 3 – 5 Ichidai Third High     (West Tokyo) (West Tokyo) SIGN    Seido High School Lost SIGN    "Only After You've Won" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Only After You've Won." [23:49] Mukai     They may say I'm stuck-up and selfish, [23:51] Mukai     but I've never tried to bend to others. [23:54] Mukai     I have a confidence in     my chest I can't explain. [23:57] Mukai     I've fed that confidence by     practicing more than anyone, [24:00] Mukai     exploring baseball every single day. [24:02] Mukai     I won't listen to anyone complain. [24:04] Mukai     I'm going to pitch like the ace! [24:06] @Sawamura     Haruichi... [24:07] @Sawamura     Being the ace is really cool, right? [24:09] @Miyuki     I'll only be playing baseball with     them for another three months. [24:13] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Miyuki     "Three Months." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Three Months" [24:17] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color illustration / Yuji Terajima 17 - Three Months Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Announcer     A fly ball to left field ends the game! [00:07] Announcer     The first game of the Tokyo     spring tournament semifinals, [00:10] Announcer     a battle between division rivals,     has been won by Ichidai Third High! [00:14] Announcer     Satoru Furuya, after making a name     for himself at the Invitational, [00:17] Announcer     gave up five runs in the fifth inning! [00:20] Announcer     Ace Amahisa threw 142 pitches and     advances his team to the final! [00:29] Announcer     Ichidai Third High has also automatically     earned a spot in the Kanto Tournament in May! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ichidai [00:47] _Fan     Inashiro, Teito, and Ichidai were     all disappointed in the fall. [00:51] _Fan     They'll be eager to perform in the summer. [00:55] _Fan     And then there's Furuya. [00:56] _Fan     He's nothing like how     he was in the Invitational. [00:58] _Fan     Is he gonna be okay?     The cameras were all trained on him. [01:03] _Fan     Did he burn out at Koshien Stadium? [01:05] _Fan     That wouldn't be any fun. [01:06] _Fan     The summer's the real tournament! [01:08] @Furuya     I lost the game. [01:10] _Fan     But Sawamura looked good. [01:13] _Fan     He could have started today. [01:15] _Fan     Nah, they need their ace     Furuya to be in shape. [01:18] _Fan     Yeah. [01:19] _Fan     You hear all the time about teams who go to     the Invitational, but don't win in the summer. [01:23] _Fan     And with batting like that,     can they beat Inashiro? [01:28] _Fan     Can they hit Narumiya's pitches? [01:33] Narrator     To play on the national stage [01:36] Narrator     is to embrace a new goal. [01:40] Narrator     No team will want to maintain the status quo     and not reach for the heavens. [01:48] Narrator     But you can only reach out after you've won. [02:01] Narrator     Once you've dominated     this violent battlefield. SIGN    Meiji Jingu Secondary Stadium SIGN    Seido – Ichidai Third High     Third Base Line 12:30 First Base Line     Inashiro Industrial – Teito [03:59] Announcer     It's the second game of the Tokyo     spring tournament semifinals. [04:02] Announcer     Both teams have players who played     at Koshien Stadium as first-years, [04:05] Announcer     and wore their powerhouse team's     ace number as second-years! [04:09] Announcer     It's the number one southpaw     in Kanto, Mei Narumiya, [04:13] Announcer     versus Taiyo Mukai,     who is one year younger. [04:19] Announcer     It's a battle of the princes     of East and West Tokyo! [04:23] Owada     They both act tough and I love it! [04:33] Narrator     Mukai has been slightly tense in his start. [04:37] Narrator     There are two outs and runners     on first and second base. [04:41] Narrator     But even then, Teito's iron wall     does not allow them to score. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Teito [04:53] Narrator     On the other hand, Narumiya... [04:56] _Umpire     Strike! [04:59] Narrator     ...is showing exceptional control     over his breaking balls, [05:02] Narrator     constantly keeping the Teito batters at bay. [05:06] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:09] Narrator     He has not allowed any runners on base     in three innings in a perfect start. SIGN    Top of the fourth inning [05:24] _Umpire     Ball! [05:28] _Umpire     Ball! [05:29] @Kanemaru     That makes three balls and one strike. [05:32] @Kanemaru     Mukai's throwing more breaking balls. [05:35] Tojo     The Inashiro batters are     waiting for a fastball. [05:39] @Kominato     They aren't swinging at the low pitches. [05:42] @Kuramochi     Inashiro has five hits. [05:45] Kawakami     It's a tough game. He's let runners     on base every inning since the first. [05:49] @Miyuki     Still, he doesn't mind getting     the count up to three balls. [05:54] @Miyuki     He makes more plays when     there are runners on base. [05:58] @Miyuki     Furuya, [06:00] @Miyuki     watching him pitch won't be     any help to you directly. [06:03] _Umpire     Strike! [06:06] @Kuramochi     Hey, Sawamura! [06:08] @Kuramochi     This seat's open! [06:11] @Sawamura     I'm fine. It's easier to see from up here. [06:23] _Umpire     Strike! [06:26] Narrator     With two outs and runners     on second and third base, [06:29] Narrator     and the count at 3–2, [06:33] Narrator     he throws a screwball out of the zone. [06:37] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [06:40] Narrator     He takes advantage of the batters'     aversion to being caught looking. [06:46] Narrator     That is Taiyo Mukai's true strength. [06:51] @Miyuki     They've already got a read on his     screwball, but he still threw it. [06:54] Kawakami     It was just barely out of the zone. [06:56] _Fan     He's got some guts. [06:58] Owada     That mischievous gleam in his eye! [07:00] Owada     But I love it! [07:03] bg_Owada     I really do! [07:03] Mine     He's a cerebral pitcher who     likes going deep in the count. [07:05] Owada     It's simply the best! [07:09] Mine     He probably likes taking gambles like these. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Teito [07:13] Narrator     But... [07:15] Narrator     The team has yet to come up with     a firm strategy to deal with Narumiya. [07:19] Narrator     The Teito batters have only had     one hit in five innings. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Teito [07:27] Narrator     Both teams have zeros across the board, [07:31] Narrator     but the way they are     playing is very different. [07:35] Narrator     In the sixth inning, Inashiro finally     breaks through against Mukai. [07:42] Narrator     With runners on first and second base, [07:45] Narrator     Carlos gets a hit to near center field. [07:49] Narrator     Then Shirakawa hits to left field,     for two RBI hits in a row. [07:54] Narrator     In the seventh inning,     Tadano's sacrifice fly [07:57] Narrator     brings in another run. [07:58] Narumiya     Good try. Just a little more. [08:01] Narrator     Inashiro extended their lead to three runs. [08:12] Narrator     But still, the ace trusted in his offense, [08:18] _Player     Yeah! [08:19] Narrator     and continued to pitch his best. [08:23] _Player     Nice pitch! [08:24] _Player     Good one, Taiyo-san! [08:29] Mukai     That hurts. [08:32] _Player     Two outs! [08:33] _Player     Two outs! [08:34] _Player     Mukai-san! [08:36] _Player     Go! [08:37] _Player     Two outs! [08:39] _Player     Let's end the inning! [08:42] int_Mukai     They may say I'm stuck-up and selfish, [08:46] int_Mukai     but I've never bent to suit other people. [08:50] int_Mukai     I have a confidence in     my chest I can't explain. [08:56] int_Mukai     I've fed that confidence by     practicing more than anyone, [09:01] int_Mukai     exploring baseball every single day. [09:06] int_Mukai     I won't listen to anyone complain. [09:09] int_Mukai     I'm going to pitch like the ace! [09:17] Announcer     A low outside pitch finishes him off! [09:20] Announcer     He goes down swinging at a screwball! [09:30] Announcer     They have three innings left to bat! [09:32] Announcer     Will Teito High School be     able to mount a comeback? SIGN    Bottom of the seventh inning SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Teito [09:51] Announcer     It... [09:52] Announcer     It's gone! [09:55] Announcer     The ace's partner provides     the perfect response to his pitching! [09:59] Announcer     He hit Mei Narumiya's fastball straight on! [10:03] SFX     Yeah! [10:05] Announcer     That drops the lead to two runs! [10:08] Mine     It's hard to get successive     hits off a good pitcher. [10:11] Mine     It's inevitably errors or home runs     that provide a chance to score. [10:16] Mine     That couldn't have been an easy hit.     Well played, Inui-kun. [10:20] _Coach     Keep it going! Get some more! [10:24] Owada     Teito will want to capitalize on that hit. [10:27] bg_Tadano     Mei-san, Mei-san! [10:28] Tadano     Long ago, an old lady asked an     apprentice witch to deliver a pie. [10:33] Tadano     It was raining hard... [10:33] Narumiya     Too long. Drop it. [10:36] Mine     The best strategy against Inashiro [10:39] Mine     is to keep pressure on Narumiya,     from the plate or from the bases. [10:46] _Umpire     Ball! [10:49] _Umpire     Ball! [10:50] @Maezono     Narumiya's definitely ticked off! [10:54] @Maezono     He's no different than before! [10:57] _Fan     The count is three balls, one strike. [10:59] _Fan     It would be neat if he got on base. [11:04] _Umpire     Strike! [11:13] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [11:16] Shirakawa     Keep it together! [11:17] Announcer     After giving up a run,     Narumiya manages to close out the inning. [11:21] Announcer     This pitchers' battle enters its final stages! SIGN    Top of the eighth inning [11:40] Narrator     The Teito battery is back to     mainly throwing fastballs. [11:45] Narrator     Not just to the left and right corners, [11:47] Narrator     but also alternating high and low. [11:50] Narrator     They sit the top of Inashiro's order     three up, three down, [11:53] Narrator     and set the stage for their batters     in the bottom of the eighth. [12:04] Narrator     However... [12:07] Narrator     Despite Narumiya's control     slipping after the home run, [12:11] Narrator     he quickly retires two batters for two outs. [12:15] Narrator     The eighth batter, Mukai, is now up to bat. [12:29] int_Tadano     Mei-san... [12:40] int_Mukai     Not yet... [12:42] int_Mukai     I won't let it end yet. [12:44] int_Mukai     I'll get on base! [12:48] _Umpire     Ball! [12:55] Narrator     As if trying to show his power, [13:01] Narrator     or trying to send a message... [13:06] Narrator     Up against the other team's ace,     who had yet to hit, [13:09] Narrator     he brought out all of his best pitches, [13:13] Narrator     and overpowered him. [13:19] Narumiya     Yeah! SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Teito [13:34] Narrator     In this clash between     East and West Tokyo powerhouses, [13:39] Narrator     it was the ace from the West, who'd gone to     Koshien twice, who came out on top. [13:46] Mukai     Thank you for that childish     display of pitching. SIGN    Squeeze [13:49] Narumiya     Oh, I wasn't being serious in the least. [13:53] Carlos     Let's go, Mei. [13:54] _Player     Taiyo! [13:56] Tadano     Mei-san! [13:57] Narumiya     I went easy on you! Remember that! [14:00] Mukai     Fine, whatever you say!     What are you, twelve?! [14:06] Narrator     Tomorrow's final will be between Ichidai     Third High and Inashiro Industrial. SIGN    National High School Baseball Tournament [14:14] _Sign     Seido          Ichidai Third [14:14] _Sign     Inashiro          Teito [14:15] Announcer     Tomorrow's final will begin at 1:00 PM. [14:19] Announcer     Doors will open at 12:00 PM. [14:23] @Miyuki     Well, let's get going. [14:28] @Furuya     Miyuki-senpai. [14:30] @Furuya     Can I come to watch the game tomorrow? SIGN    I think I     should watch it. [14:42] @Miyuki     Sure. I was planning to     come with Nabe, anyway. [14:48] @Miyuki     Even with our great pitchers,     we won't make it to Koshien Stadium [14:54] @Miyuki     if our batters don't score. [15:02] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, what are you gonna do tomorrow? [15:06] @Kominato     Furuya-kun is coming to watch the final. [15:10] @Sawamura     I'll just watch some tape. [15:13] @Sawamura     I need to review today's game, too. [15:17] @int_Kominato     Review the pitching from today? [15:23] @Sawamura     Haruichi... [15:26] @Sawamura     Being the ace is really cool, huh? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [15:55] Takashima     Yes, sir. [15:56] Takashima     I will reach out to the teams     who have contacted us. [15:59] Takashima     We'll need to adjust the schedule, too. [16:03] Ochiai     I see, I see... [16:05] Ochiai     So this is what Furuya did. [16:07] Ochiai     This certainly does get one choked up. [16:11] Ochiai     Letting him start today,     and not taking him out sooner... [16:16] _Sign     If I'm the best pitcher in Japan,     I can make our team the best in Japan. [16:16] Ochiai     This is the reason, isn't it? [16:20] Ochiai     So you are human after all, Coach Kataoka. [16:30] Ochiai     If those around him, [16:31] Ochiai     and he himself think his pitching     at the Invitational is his baseline... SIGN    You wanna watch? [16:36] @Sawamura     You wanna watch? [16:37] Ochiai     Furuya may be carrying some heavy     karma from Koshien Stadium. [16:44] @Furuya     Did you just click your tongue? [16:46] @Sawamura     It doesn't matter! Sit down! [16:49] int_Ochiai     I'm not one to talk, having told him he     could be the best pitcher in Japan myself. [16:56] (Flashback) fb_Ochiai     You can become the best pitcher in Japan. [17:02] @Kataoka     I also played at Koshien Stadium,     set even higher goals for myself, [17:08] @Kataoka     and was nearly crushed by the pressure. [17:12] Ochiai     Your team finished runners-up, I believe. SIGN    Quarterfinalist Seido [17:16] Ochiai     As a backup catcher who had never played at     Koshien Stadium, I was pretty envious of you. SIGN    War cry from the mound SIGN    In the finals     Seido     Kataoka SIGN    A will of iron [17:25] @Kataoka     But he must overcome this on his own. [17:32] @Kataoka     What I did was not fair to the     other players who were ready. [17:41] int_Ochiai     For better or worse... [17:44] int_Ochiai     Sawamura's presence as a pitcher     really stood out in today's game. [17:50] int_Ochiai     The fans as well as his     teammates certainly felt it. [17:56] int_Ochiai     How will that affect the team? [18:02] int_Ochiai     Well, I suppose it's just as well     to experience a loss this early. [18:12] @Sawamura     Are you ready? This is reality! [18:15] @Sawamura     You're gonna see what it was like! [18:17] @Furuya     Yes, hurry up. [18:20] Ochiai     We may have been able to     stop them scoring five runs. [18:25] Ochiai     But then we only scored one run ourselves. [18:29] Ochiai     I'm sure the offense     feels just as responsible. [18:37] Ochiai     Now you aren't going to defend a title, [18:40] Ochiai     but to reclaim it. [18:46] Ochiai     Let's treat this as an opportunity     to have a fresh start for the summer. [18:51] @Kataoka     Right. [18:53] @Kataoka     I am still an inexperienced     coach, but please... [18:57] @Kataoka     Continue to assist me. [19:24] @int_Miyuki     I thought I'd always watched     how hard Sawamura worked. [19:29] @int_Miyuki     I honestly respect his boundless optimism. [19:33] (Flashback) @Sawamura     Good morning! [19:35] (Flashback) @Sawamura     It's a perfect morning for practice, captain! [19:37] (Flashback) @Miyuki     What time is it? [19:39] @int_Miyuki     Sometimes it was a pain in the neck, though. [19:43] @int_Miyuki     But had I ever imagined he would look ready     to wear the ace number this soon? [19:56] @int_Miyuki     The way he pitched today [19:58] @int_Miyuki     was exactly how an ace should do it. [20:12] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [20:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm here to become the ace! [20:28] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     And I'm confident that I want     it more than anyone here! [20:33] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Please don't disappoint me... [20:35] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Miyuki-senpai. [20:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Very funny! [20:40] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I like you! [20:41] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Excuse me. [20:44] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Why are you sitting there? [20:46] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Sit on the other side! [20:47] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     No one told me that! [20:49] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Do I get to play?! Do I?! [20:52] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'm your senpai, remember? [20:54] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Don't look at me! I'm ashamed! [20:59] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're awesome! [21:02] (Flashback) @fb_Takashima     Oh, have you ever caught for Furuya-kun? [21:09] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I will do as Miyuki-senpai says. [21:15] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We still have to keep fighting. [21:20] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Boss! [21:21] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm still full of energy! [21:23] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I feel good, too! [21:24] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Please let me pitch! [21:28] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Please let me pitch the last inning. [21:34] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I see. [21:36] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Then I can go all out. [21:39] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What? [21:41] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     That's good. [21:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You weren't worried about me? [21:53] @int_Miyuki     That's right.. [21:57] @int_Miyuki     I'll only be playing baseball with     them for another three months. SIGN    "Three Months" [22:15] @Miyuki     "Three Months." [23:49] @Sawamura     At this rate, he'll never acknowledge me. [23:52] @Sawamura     I need to be able to pitch     the kind of game Miyuki-senpai calls. [23:56] @Miyuki     We can't afford to lose, either. [23:59] @Sawamura     Absorb it deeper and digest it... [24:02] Okumura     I'd rather die than lose today's game. [24:04] Okumura     We're not tools to entertain adults. [24:08] Okumura     The field belongs to     the players battling on it. [24:11] Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] Okumura     "Something to Check." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Something to Check" [24:15] Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 18 - Something to Find Out Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] @Kuramochi     You snuck off to do swings again. [00:10] @Kuramochi     Is that how badly you don't want people     to see you putting in work? [00:19] @Kuramochi     Sawamura was sitting by himself. [00:25] @Kuramochi     Was it... [00:27] @Kuramochi     because we couldn't make up those runs? [00:31] @Miyuki     I'm not sure. [00:34] @Miyuki     In any case, [00:35] @Miyuki     it felt like he was giving us     a kick in the pants. [00:39] @Kuramochi     Right? [00:40] @Miyuki     He batted unusually well, too. [00:43] @Miyuki     No one can complain about it. [00:46] @Kuramochi     If I had gotten a hit,     we could have turned the tide. [00:50] @Kuramochi     Damn it! [00:51] @Miyuki     Oh, so you came to whine? [00:55] @Kuramochi     No! [00:56] @Miyuki     Go ahead. I'm the captain,     so I'll listen. [00:58] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [00:59] @Kuramochi     And don't say that with a grin on your face! [02:36] @Furuya     I'm sorry for making you take the mound     with so many runners on base. [02:40] @Furuya     I'm supposed to be the ace. [02:41] @Sawamura     That was nothing to sweat about. [02:44] @Sawamura     I'm just upset I couldn't turn the tide. [02:47] @Furuya     What do you mean? [02:48] @Sawamura     About what?! [02:49] @Furuya     It's plain to see that this was my fault. [02:52] @Furuya     I failed to do my job as the ace. [02:54] @Sawamura     No, it was all my fault! [02:57] @Sawamura     If I had hit a home run, we would have won! [02:59] @Sawamura     Maybe. [03:00] @Furuya     Is that a dig? [03:02] @Sawamura     No, it's not! The part     about you sucking is true, [03:06] @Sawamura     but if we had rallied,     that wouldn't have mattered! [03:09] @Furuya     As the ace... [03:10] @Sawamura     Knock it off with ace this and ace that! [03:12] @Sawamura     If I were a more trustworthy pitcher,     you'd've been subbed out sooner! [03:16] @Sawamura     That makes it my fault! [03:18] @Furuya     I don't like how you said that. [03:20] @Sawamura     We lost because I'm not trustworthy! [03:22] @Sawamura     It's my fault! [03:23] @Furuya     Mine. [03:23] @Sawamura     It was all me! [03:24] @Furuya     No, me! [03:24] int_Asada     Wow... they're even competing     about who made the team lose. [03:25] @Sawamura     No, me! [03:29] Watanabe     Okay, that's enough. [03:31] Watanabe     If you can't rewatch the game calmly, stop. [03:35] @Sawamura     Nabe-san, I am calm! [03:37] Watanabe     Okay, fine. [03:39] Watanabe     The whole team is here,     so it's time to start the meeting. [03:46] @Kuramochi     Nabe-chan, what's going on? [03:49] Watanabe     Nothing to worry about. [03:51] Kukki     Look how tense they are. [03:53] Kukki     This is what it's like when they lose. [03:55] Seto     Normally, no one wants to say     they're the reason the team lost. [03:59] Seto     These two are crazy. [04:03] @Kataoka     We scored in the first inning [04:05] @Kataoka     and hung on to score again      in the last inning. [04:07] @Kataoka     We scored three runs total, [04:09] @Kataoka     but I believe our opponents took advantage     of our aggressive approach. [04:13] @Kataoka     Don't swing at balls. [04:15] @Kataoka     Think of how to advance the runners. [04:17] @Kataoka     Keep your swings sharp, and hits strong. [04:20] @Kataoka     Even if you get out, you can     apply pressure to the other team. [04:26] @Kataoka     The western division is     full of good pitchers. [04:28] @Kataoka     Our lineup needs to make the most     of the few chances we're given. [04:33] _All     Yes, sir! [04:35] @Kataoka     We have a lot to work on for defense,     including management. [04:40] @Yuki     I'm disappointed in myself. [04:42] @Kataoka     Furuya tried to pitch through an off day, [04:46] @Kataoka     but walked too many batters. [04:49] @Kataoka     It became that much harder for     defense and offense to form a rhythm. [04:53] @Kataoka     But then, Sawamura's pitching helped     the team get back on its feet. [04:57] @Kataoka     Whether they're having an on or off day, [05:00] @Kataoka     the one who shoulders the feelings of     the whole team on the mound is the ace. [05:04] @Kataoka     That is how I think of it. [05:09] @Kataoka     We have three months until     the summer tournament. [05:13] @Kataoka     The current jersey numbers will be discarded! [05:15] @Kataoka     The twenty players on the     tournament roster will be decided [05:17] @Kataoka     by your performance and     attitude in the coming days! [05:22] @Kataoka     I want everyone, especially the third-years, [05:25] @Kataoka     to practice hard enough     not to have any regrets. [05:28] _All     Yes, sir! SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [05:29] @Kataoka     The starters will not practice tomorrow! [05:32] @Kataoka     Any player may choose to     go see the final game. [05:35] @Kataoka     All players not going, as well as first-years,     be on the field at 8:00 AM! [05:47] Tanaka     What're you doing tomorrow? [05:48] @Maezono     Are Narumiya and Amahisa pitching? [05:51] Ono     Both teams got into the Kanto tournament,     so I don't think they'll be starting. [05:55] @Miyuki     That okay with you, Furuya? [05:58] @Furuya     Yes, sir. SIGN    National Championship [06:00] @Miyuki     Nabe, you can come with us tomorrow. [06:03] Watanabe     Okay. [06:05] @Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai! [06:07] @Sawamura     Can I come up to your room later? [06:09] @Miyuki     Huh? [06:10] @Sawamura     I have some questions about today's game. [06:12] @Miyuki     Questions? [06:14] @Sawamura     I'll be there at 8:00 PM. [06:15] @Miyuki     Hey, what about tomorrow? [06:17] @Sawamura     I'm not going, okay?! SIGN    National Championship [06:19] @Sawamura     I'll be swinging a bat until     I get blisters on my palms, okay?! [06:22] @Sawamura     I've never felt so useless     at batting as I did today, okay?! [06:26] @Miyuki     Oh, really? [06:27] @Kuramochi     Enough with the okays. [06:28] @Sawamura     Now to have some dinner! [06:30] Ono     He's really pumped. [06:33] Kawakami     He stole the show today. [06:36] Tanaka     He must really want that ace number. [06:41] @Kuramochi     I guess he's mad. [06:43] @Miyuki     Could be. [06:45] @Miyuki     I wonder what he'll ask. [06:47] Watanabe     He was saying he wants to know more     about how you call for a pitch. [06:52] @Miyuki     Nabe? [06:57] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     You were brilliant today. [06:59] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     Did it feel good? [07:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     No, I didn't think. I just threw the ball     to where Miyuki-senpai put his glove. [07:07] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     At this rate, he'll never acknowledge me. [07:13] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I need to understand more about     why he calls the pitches he does. [07:20] Watanabe     I think he was thinking about that while he     was sitting by himself watching the game. [07:25] Watanabe     He was probably feeling something     from Narumiya and Mukai's pitching. [07:30] Ono     Really? [07:31] Tanaka     That guy? [07:34] @int_Maezono     That sounds like how he thinks. [07:37] int_Kawakami     Sawamura... [07:39] @Miyuki     We can't be beaten. [07:43] @Miyuki     We can't let him outshine us like this. [07:51] int_Watanabe     Miyuki... [07:53] @Maezono     That's right! [07:54] @Maezono     This is it for us third-years! [07:57] @Maezono     We can't lose! We have to play     at Koshien Stadium again! [08:01] @Miyuki     You're a little too close. [08:03] @int_Miyuki     He always exceeds our expectations. [08:09] @Maezono     Here we come, Koshien Stadium! [08:11] @Maezono     We're gonna be the champions! [08:13] @Kuramochi     Keep it down! Enough shouting! [08:15] _All     Why? Don't you agree with me?! [08:16] @int_Miyuki     Then I guess I'll have to exceed his, too. SIGN    Tokyo High School Baseball Tournament     Game 1 13:00 Start Time     Third Base Line First Base Line     Inashiro Industrial – Ichidai Third High [08:30] Narrator     The Tokyo spring tournament final. SIGN    Sunday,     April 27th [08:35] Narrator     As many predicted, both teams     chose not to start their ace. [08:40] Narumiya     Hiranocchi, it's up to you! [08:44] (Flashback) fb_Amahisa     Toshi-chan, I slept on my neck wrong. Sorry. [08:47] (Flashback) fb_Coach     What?! [08:48] Narumiya     We're counting on you, Hiranocchi! [08:50] Narumiya     Itsuki, you'd better make the right calls! [08:52] Tadano     Ignore left field. [08:54] Narrator     Inashiro Industrial's starting pitcher     is third-year Keiji Hirano. [08:59] Narrator     Ichidai Third begins the game     with third-year Tatsuya Misaki. [09:05] @Miyuki     It's not just the aces' pitching     we're here to see. [09:08] @Miyuki     Look at what pitches each lineup targets, [09:11] @Miyuki     and what they do when     there are runners on base. [09:15] @Miyuki     You can learn a lot by imagining     that you're on the mound. [09:20] Watanabe     If we can anticipate what they'll do,     it takes some of the pressure off. [09:25] Watanabe     That's why we thoroughly     analyze the other teams. [09:33] Narrator     In the third, after Inashiro Industrial's     cleanup Riku Yamaoka hit a two-run home run, [09:39] Narrator     Mei Narumiya and Itsuki Tadano both hit for     extra bases to give the team a three-run lead. [09:44] Tadano     Hirano-san! [09:48] Narrator     But in the bottom of the inning, [09:50] Narrator     Ichidai Third High refused to yield     and pulled back one run. [09:56] Narrator     The game gradually became a hitters' duel. SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Ichidai SIGN    Morning     Seido practice field [10:11] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura, you said you wanted     to learn about game calls. SIGN    The Previous Night [10:15] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir. [10:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Do you know the difference between     a pitching sequence and game calling? [10:20] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Huh? [10:21] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Difference? The words... [10:24] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It looks like you've never heard of them. [10:26] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Let's start there. [10:28] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Keep it simple! Please! [10:30] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What're you upset about? [10:32] fb_Kimura     This is quite the turnout. [10:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     A pitching sequence is a     theoretical series of pitches SIGN    Pitching Sequence     Theoretical, on paper [10:40] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     based on data of the pitcher's repertoire. SIGN    Game Call     Real-life strategy [10:44] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Game calling takes into account     the pitcher's condition, [10:49] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     the pitches the other team is targeting,     and how the batter looks. [10:54] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How many runners are there? How many outs? [10:56] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What inning is it? What's the score? [10:59] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Can we afford to let this batter walk, [11:02] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     or do we continue to throw strikes,     even if he might hit them? [11:05] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you can take into account what     your catcher is thinking, nothing like it. [11:10] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     However, not every pitch will come     where you ask for it. [11:15] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     As the count changes,     the conditions change, too. [11:19] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     And to begin with,     if the pitcher can't hit the strike zone, [11:22] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     you have to base your     entire game call around him. [11:27] (Flashback) @Sawamura     Hey, he's talking to you, Furuya! [11:29] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     No matter how carefully     you calculate your call, [11:32] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     if they hit the pitch, you were wrong. [11:34] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     And if the pitch is right down the middle     but they don't hit it, it doesn't matter. [11:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's why calls are debated     with the benefit of hindsight. [11:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Even so, I think a near-perfect way     to call a game does exist. [11:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Thinking that way is the catcher's job. [11:51] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We want the pitcher to throw     a pitch he's comfortable with. [11:55] (Flashback) @Sawamura     If the pitcher and catcher become one     and produce a work of art... [12:01] (Flashback) @Sawamura     That will be the best pitching of all. [12:04] (Flashback) fb_Ono     A work of art? [12:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Okay, let's start at the basic level. [12:11] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Huh? We haven't started the basic level yet? [12:13] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Of course not. [12:15] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Game calling is deep stuff. [12:20] int_Kawakami     He's able to connect with slash bunts now. [12:28] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Listen. [12:29] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Baseball is a sport that doesn't move     until the pitcher throws the ball. [12:33] (Flashback) fb_Chris     That means that pitchers like you, who touch     the ball longer than anyone else on the team, [12:39] (Flashback) fb_Chris     have to know as much as     possible about baseball. [12:44] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Pitchers must stand on the mound shouldering [12:48] (Flashback) fb_Chris     their whole team's feelings,     including those who can't play. [12:52] @fb_Sawamura     Every single one of those words     he said that day... [12:57] @fb_Sawamura     I can feel them seeping into me now. [13:01] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Where does your talent lie? [13:05] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     We can only do one thing. [13:08] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     We must become stronger for those     who were not chosen to play. [13:13] (Flashback) fb_Funami     Whoever is standing on the mound is the ace! [13:16] @int_Sawamura     Seep deeper... [13:19] @int_Sawamura     and become part of me. [13:29] Narrator     In the top of the seventh, SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    Ichidai [13:31] Narrator     after an RBI hit by Tadano extended     his team's lead to two runs, [13:37] Narrator     their ace took the mound. [13:41] Narrator     After the substitution,     Teru Miyagawa hit a double, [13:50] Narrator     but that was the only hit he gave up. [13:55] Narrator     Shaking off Ichidai Third High's     attempts to rally, [13:58] Narrator     Inashiro Industrial won     the spring tournament. [14:03] @Miyuki     Amahisa didn't pitch. [14:06] @Miyuki     Inashiro may have won,     but it probably doesn't feel as sweet. [14:11] @Miyuki     They didn't get to see Amahisa pitch. [14:15] @Miyuki     Inashiro fights for every run     in the later innings. [14:20] @Miyuki     Even with their ace on the bench,     Ichidai can hold their own against Inashiro. [14:25] @Miyuki     Do you feel like you     learned something, Furuya? [14:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The current jersey numbers will be discarded! [14:34] @int_Furuya     "If you don't like the outcome,     then work to change it." [14:37] @int_Furuya     That's what the coach was saying. [14:41] @Furuya     I'll be the best pitcher in Japan.     My goal has not changed. [14:50] @Furuya     To do that, I'll start by getting     my teammates to acknowledge me. [15:06] @int_Sawamura     I need to make sure I hit the ball     with the barrel of the bat. [15:09] @int_Sawamura     I'll do a hundred more swings. [15:11] Okumura     I like the look in your eyes. [15:24] Okumura     So you really want that ace number. [15:33] @Sawamura     Every pitcher wants it! [15:35] @Sawamura     It shows that everyone believes in you. [15:39] Okumura     It's nice to wear your desire     on your sleeve like that. [15:42] @Sawamura     Desire? [15:43] Okumura     I always thought that a pitcher who shouts     on the mound wasn't fit to be the ace. [15:48] Okumura     You behavior yesterday was quite good. [15:51] @Sawamura     Good? [15:53] Okumura     You shouldn't shout so much, though. [15:57] Okumura     It's unbecoming, and you look stupid. [15:59] @Sawamura     Stupid? Did you say stupid?! [16:01] Okumura     It only serves to provoke the other team. [16:05] Okumura     A pitcher who's harder to read is     harder for the batters to deal with. [16:09] @int_Sawamura     I-Is he complimenting me or dissing me? [16:14] @int_Sawamura     No, wait. If I have to ask myself that,     he's definitely not complimenting me! [16:18] Okumura     And those numbers... [16:20] Okumura     Once you master those,     you'll be a pitcher everyone acknowledges. [16:31] @Sawamura     I see, I see! [16:32] @Sawamura     So you do rate me! [16:34] @Sawamura     That's great! Let's drop everything     that's happened between us! [16:38] @Sawamura     Do you want to catch for me? [16:41] Okumura     No, I don't. [16:43] @Sawamura     You don't?! [16:44] @Sawamura     Then why'd you try to butter me up?! [16:46] @Sawamura     I don't know what's going through his head! [16:50] @Sawamura     I have no idea! [16:56] ---     That was just a small preview of the numbers. SIGN    His impression [16:59] @fb_Miyuki     Looks like you're not ready for them. SIGN    Grrr [17:07] Okumura     I haven't earned the right to catch for you. [17:12] Okumura     I'm going to get a spot on the first team. [17:15] Okumura     Once I do... [17:22] @Sawamura     Oh, so you try to look cool,     but inside you're— [17:27] @Sawamura     Hey, wait! Let upperclassmen finish talking! [17:30] @Sawamura     We had a really good thing going! [17:33] @Sawamura     You're so difficult to talk to! [17:36] int_Okumura     Enjoy baseball... [17:39] int_Okumura     I hate those words to no end. [17:43] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Looking good! [17:45] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Don't worry about making mistakes!     Just play your best! [17:50] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You've gotten better! [17:57] int_Okumura     No matter how idealistic     someone usually is... [18:00] int_Okumura     The more valuable the prize, [18:05] int_Okumura     the more their true colors shine through. [18:10] (Flashback) fb_Coach     What was that, you idiot? [18:16] (Flashback) fb_Player     The coach is quitting? [18:19] (Flashback) fb_Player     Why? [18:20] (Flashback) fb_Player     He's going to Tanabe Senior? [18:22] (Flashback) fb_Player     They're our biggest rivals! [18:25] (Flashback) fb_Seto     No, that can't be! [18:28] int_Okumura     If that's how you think... [18:30] fb_Okumura     Don't bother spouting all that idealistic crap. [18:35] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     There were rumors going around [18:37] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     that he was getting player referral fees     from Kurebayashi and Tsuruta. [18:41] (Flashback) fb_Player     He got a lot of money for this move, too. [18:45] int_Okumura     If you can't see it through... [18:48] fb_Okumura     Don't bother lying to us. [18:55] int_Okumura     The man we trusted and followed     abandoned us without a second thought. [19:00] (Flashback) fb_Coach     This is your new coach. [19:07] int_Okumura     Not even two months later... [19:11] int_Okumura     we saw that man sitting on the visiting     team's bench like nothing was wrong. [19:15] int_Okumura     It showed us fear. [19:24] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     We'll use the baseball     he taught us to beat him. [19:28] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     That's the best way to repay him. [19:33] (Flashback) fb_Player     Koshu-kun... [19:35] (Flashback) fb_Seto     Repay him? [19:37] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'd rather die than lose today's game. [19:41] (Flashback) fb_Seto     Okay, let's do it! We're gonna win! [19:44] (Flashback) _All     Yeah! [19:46] fbint_Okumura     He knew just how good we were. [19:49] fbint_Okumura     Maybe he let his guard down because of that. [19:53] fbint_Okumura     But we know how you coach, too! [20:02] fbint_Okumura     Our players put everything they had [20:06] fbint_Okumura     into using the techniques     and strategies we'd learned. SIGN    Tanabe Senior SIGN    Daikyo Senior [20:10] fbint_Okumura     We won decisively. [20:16] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Well, we lost! [20:19] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You kids got us good. [20:21] (Flashback) fb_Coach     What happened to you?     I hardly recognized you out there. [20:25] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I liked the look in your eyes. [20:27] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I see you're fine without me. [20:31] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I'm so glad! [20:33] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     How does it feel? [20:36] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Losing to the unreliable team you coached. [20:40] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Did you enjoy that baseball? [20:44] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I certainly enjoyed it. [20:46] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I enjoyed beating you. [20:54] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     You got me! I really lost today! [21:01] fbint_Okumura     We're not tools to entertain adults. [21:05] fbint_Okumura     The field belongs to     the players battling on it. [21:10] (Flashback) fb_Seto     We need to decide on a high school soon. [21:15] fbint_Okumura     I want a place where I can focus on baseball. [21:19] fbint_Okumura     I want to play in a strong team,     against strong teams. [21:24] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'm going to Seido. [21:27] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I was kind of thinking about going     to the school that won this game. [21:31] (Flashback) fb_Seto     Just kind of? [21:33] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     They have two interesting pitchers. [21:40] int_Okumura     I want to find out... [21:42] int_Okumura     if it's really possible to enjoy baseball     from the bottom of your heart. [21:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Pitchers are troublesome creatures. [21:54] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's what makes this fun. [22:00] int_Okumura     I want to find out... [22:07] int_Okumura     how far my strength will take me. SIGN    "Something to Find Out" [22:16] Okumura     "Something to Find Out." [23:49] Kukki     Damn, we need to break this cycle! [23:52] Kukki     Seido is incredible. [23:53] Okumura     Let's show the second and third-years how     the guys who stay in the cafeteria play. [23:56] Kukki     Even the players not on     the roster are this good? [23:59] Okumura     It's still the third inning. [24:00] Okumura     If we keep getting outs and give up     as few runs as possible, [24:05] Okumura     an opportunity will present itself. [24:08] Asada     Do these guys think they can beat     the second and third-years?! [24:12] Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] Okumura     "Competitive Streak." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Competitive Streak" [24:16] Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 19 - Competitive Streak Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [00:04] Ota     What? We're having     the intrasquad game today? [00:08] Ota     Why, when we just had a game yesterday? [00:11] Ochiai     Because we lost. [00:13] Ota     It's a chance for the other players     to show what they can do. [00:16] @Kataoka     If we focus our training, some players     may evolve, as they did last year. [00:23] Ochiai     Yes. SIGN    1st-Years SIGN    2nd, 3rd-Years [00:25] Ochiai     Let's promote players who show promise. [02:02] @Kuramochi     We're playing the first-years     this afternoon? [02:05] Aso     Mimura and the others are really fired up. [02:08] Seki     Kawashima is gonna start. [02:11] @Maezono     Obviously. If you can't show what you've     got now, when are you gonna do it? [02:14] @Maezono     I'll go cheer for you. [02:17] Aso     Zono, we don't really need you to come... [02:20] @Maezono     Why not?! [02:24] _Fan     An intrasquad game? [02:26] _Fan     Yep! [02:26] _Fan     The main players are off today, right? [02:29] _Fan     So it's the second- and third-years     playing the first-years. [02:31] _Fan     Pretty intense timing,     with the spring tourney's final going on. [02:34] _Fan     This is the game where Furuya     made his mark with one pitch. [02:37] _Fan     The score wasn't even close. SIGN    1st-Years SIGN    2nd, 3rd-Years [02:40] _Fan     It's like an initiation for the first-years. [02:43] _Fan     But there are some pretty good     players this year, right? [02:49] Asada     Man, I'm nervous. [02:52] Kukki     And the coach is going to be the umpire. [02:54] Kukki     I guess he wants an up-close view. [02:58] Seto     Twenty players can be     on the first string roster, [03:02] Seki     and another twenty can be     on the second string. SIGN    Seido Baseball Team     Full Roster SIGN    First String, 20 People SIGN    Second String, 20 People SIGN    A Team SIGN    B Team [03:05] Seto     If you get on the second string, you'll have     more opportunities to play in practice games, [03:09] Seto     and since all the jersey numbers     have been discarded, [03:12] Seto     you even have a chance to     make the first string. [03:16] Seto     First, we need to get on the second string. [03:19] Okumura     Yeah. [03:21] Asada     Good luck with your start. [03:23] Kukki     Thanks. [03:25] Kukki     I was looking forward to forming a     battery with you, Koshu Okumura. SIGN    Batting Ninth Lead-off pitcher      Yohei Kukki (first-year) [03:35] Kukki     Masashi Yuki and Kaoru Yui are first-years     and already have spots on the roster. SIGN    Batting Fifth Shortstop      Takeshi Mogami (first-year) SIGN    Batting Fourth Right fielder      Kota Kagami (first-year) SIGN    Batting Second Second baseman      Hikaru Asahi (first-year) [03:42] Kukki     We'll have our own chances, too! [03:46] int_Asada     Wow, Kukki-kun is amazing. [03:49] int_Asada     This is his first game in high school,     yet he doesn't seem scared at all. [03:54] Okumura     Be careful where you put the ball. [03:57] Okumura     Even the team members who aren't     on the bench take practice swings [04:02] Okumura     and their hits go faster than any other team's. [04:06] Okumura     To them, we're a big, giant target... [04:13] Okumura     for them to show their skills. [04:26] @int_Sawamura     The intrasquad game. [04:30] @int_Sawamura     Masuko-senpai hit a homer off me last year, [04:33] @int_Sawamura     but I still remember how good     it felt to play in a game. [04:39] @int_Sawamura     I joined the second string after that, too. [04:44] @int_Sawamura     I'd like to go cheer Asada on, [04:47] @int_Sawamura     but I know what it means to     the other second- and third-years. [04:51] @int_Sawamura     Dang, I want to go see     the game, but I can't! [04:59] @Kanemaru     Hey, Kominato! [05:01] @Kanemaru     If you don't hurry,     there won't be any food left! [05:04] @Kominato     Okay, I will! [05:11] @Kanemaru     Did you see Kominato's drill? [05:14] @Tojo     He's trying different pitches,     like some right in front of his body. [05:19] @Tojo     He was saying he wants to up his bat speed,     since he doesn't have a large body. [05:24] @Kanemaru     I think he could just use a metal bat,     but I guess he has something else in mind. [05:29] @Tojo     I need to learn that attitude of always     trying to accomplish something. [05:35] @Kanemaru     Tojo, what are you doing     during afternoon practice? [05:38] @Kanemaru     Want to watch the intrasquad game? [05:46] @Tojo     We got overwhelmed by     the upperclassmen's intensity last year. [05:54] _Player     First! [05:55] int_Kukki     I can get the out at second! [05:57] int_Kukki     Whoa, he's already that close? [06:03] _Umpire     Safe! [06:04] _Fan     A wild throw to first! [06:06] _Fan     No outs and runners     on first and second! [06:08] _Fan     Crap. SIGN    Batting Third Center fielder      Ryota Mimura (third-year) [06:11] _Fan     Third-year Mimura is up next. [06:13] _Fan     He didn't make the Invitational roster, [06:15] _Fan     but he's a good hitter. [06:18] int_Kukki     He's showing bunt, too.     That could be tough. [06:25] int_Kukki     Then, I'll get the easy out! [06:32] _Fan     The second-base runner is going for home! [06:35] _Fan     The upperclassmen have struck first! [06:41] Ochiai     He was desperate for the out. SIGN    Batting Fourth Shortstop      Takatsu Hiroomi (second-year) [06:45] _Fan     Now the cleanup is batting with     runners on first and second. [06:51] int_Asada     Kukki-kun... [06:54] int_Kukki     Damn it! I need to stop their momentum! [06:58] _Fan     It got behind the catcher! [07:00] @Yui     Uh-oh... [07:02] _Fan     The runners are advancing! [07:03] @Kanemaru     Takatsu's the cleanup? [07:08] _Fan     The count's two balls, one strike. [07:10] _Fan     Here's the fourth pitch! [07:15] _Fan     Right between the center     and right fielders! [07:20] _Fan     The second-base runner made it home     and scored their third run! [07:22] _Fan     A two-RBI hit from the cleanup Takatsu! [07:26] Ochiai     That four-hole did well.     He's been hitting consistently. [07:30] Ota     Takatsu has always had good instincts,     but he lacked the body. [07:36] Ota     He used the winter to bulk up     and improve his prowess. [07:42] int_Takatsu     I've been waiting in the shadows     for this chance. [07:47] int_Takatsu     You first-years won't get     any spots before I do. [07:54] @Kanemaru     That guy's been swinging well lately. [07:59] @int_Tojo     Yohei... SIGN    First-Years SIGN    Second, Third-Years [08:05] int_Kukki     Seido is crazy... [08:08] int_Kukki     Players who aren't even on     the roster are this good? [08:21] int_Asada     Whoa, the upperclassmen are really serious! [08:24] int_Asada     Will I really have to pitch to them? [08:27] Okumura     Don't worry. [08:29] Okumura     His slider isn't bad. [08:32] Okumura     If he can get it into the strike zone,     they won't be able to hit it. [08:37] Okumura     The catcher just needs to     call for it with confidence. [08:43] Okumura     I'll help you warm up.     What pitches do you have? [08:56] _Fan     The shortstop couldn't grab it! [08:57] _Fan     That's the second error this inning! [09:00] _Fan     The upperclassmen have scored eight runs! SIGN    First-Years SIGN    Second, Third-Years [09:04] int_Asahi     This is how a national-level team plays. [09:09] int_Mogami     That wasn't my fault. It was an exception. [09:11] int_Mogami     That wasn't my fault. It was an exception.     That wasn't my fault. It was an exception. [09:14] Kukki     Two outs! We're gonna shut them down! [09:17] Kukki     If the ball comes your way, take care of it! [09:21] _Player     Y-Yeah, let's stop 'em! [09:23] _Player     Get them to hit it my way! [09:25] Seto     Focus on the batter! Infield, get in close! [09:28] Asada     Two outs! [09:30] Asada     Keep it up, Kukki-kun! [09:32] Ochiai     He's not discouraged. [09:33] Ota     Yeah. [09:34] Ota     They're committing errors,     and he's given up eight runs in two innings. [09:39] Ota     That should weigh on him mentally... [09:47] int_Kariba     He reminds me of Sawamura. SIGN    Batting seventh Catcher     Wataru Kariba (Second-year) [09:51] int_Kariba     He doesn't show his     frustration on the mound. [09:58] int_Kukki     Tojo-senpai, of all people,     is playing outfield instead of pitching. [10:03] int_Kukki     I thought I knew how good Seido was. [10:10] int_Kukki     But if these guys aren't on the roster,     just how good are the main players? [10:16] int_Kukki     But a team that wants to     be national champions [10:20] int_Kukki     has to be at least this good. [10:23] int_Kukki     That's what makes this     game worth playing! [10:27] int_Kariba     This battery tends to throw a breaking     ball after two fastballs in a row. [10:40] int_Kariba     It broke harder than I expected! [10:43] _Fan     The first baseman gets the out himself! [10:46] _Fan     That's three outs! [10:48] Asada     He did it! [10:50] _Fan     Oh, they held them to two runs this inning. [10:53] _Fan     They covered the bases quickly,     so they're improving. [10:58] Ochiai     He's doing well mentally. [11:00] Ochiai     If he could use that slider more effectively... [11:04] Ota     He joined the team late     because of a broken leg. [11:07] Ota     It will be fun to see how he grows. [11:12] Seto     That was a great slider! [11:14] Kukki     But they keep making contact. [11:16] Kukki     These guys are really good. [11:20] Yui     Yohei Kukki... [11:22] Yui     I really wanna play in a game. SIGN    First-Years SIGN    Second, Third-Years [11:35] @Kataoka     Strike! Batter out! [11:38] _Fan     Kawashima is really on fire. [11:40] Kawashima     Yeah! [11:41] _Fan     He wants his spot on the roster back. [11:44] _Fan     He's pitching perfectly     against the first-years. [11:46] _Fan     Can he do what Tanba did? [11:48] Kariba     Nice pitch, Kawashima-senpai! [11:50] _Player     Two outs! [11:51] _Player     Let them hit some my way! [11:54] _Player     Let us show what we can do, too! [11:57] _Player     Let's finish this! [11:59] int_Kariba     We're lucky to have a chance     to show our skills. [12:03] int_Kariba     There are some third-years     who aren't able to play. [12:09] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     A game this afternoon? [12:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Yeah, the second string will     play the new recruits. [12:17] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Nabe, you can come with us tomorrow. [12:19] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     Okay. [12:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     This is a game to find players     who can help the team win. [12:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I can't let all of you third-years play. [12:35] (Flashback) fb_Kofuji     We understand. We'll take     turns as the base umpires. [12:40] (Flashback) fb_Kofuji     We can help the main players when     they're practicing on their own, too. [12:47] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     And I'm going to thoroughly analyze the final, [12:52] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     to improve our team's chances in the summer. [12:55] (Flashback) fb_Kawashima     Nabe... [12:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Okay. I'm counting on you. [13:00] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     Yes, sir! [13:04] Kawashima     Shortstop! [13:05] _Fan     It's deep! [13:07] int_Takatsu     We're out here representing them.     We have to play our best! [13:17] @Kataoka     Three outs! Change! [13:20] Takatsu     Yeah! [13:22] Kawashima     Yeah! [13:26] Kukki     Damn, they're good on defense, too! [13:29] Ochiai     As can be expected, the upperclassmen     Coach Kataoka trained [13:33] Ochiai     play together much better     than the new recruits. [13:37] Ochiai     They each know their role. [13:44] @Kataoka     Kawashima, you're still throwing meatballs. [13:47] @Kataoka     They just haven't made you pay! [13:48] @Kataoka     Pitch another inning! [13:50] Kawashima     Yes, sir! [13:52] @Kataoka     When you take the field in the fourth inning,     first base and left field will switch! [13:55] _All     Yes, sir! [13:56] @Kataoka     First-years, you'll be switching     batteries and defense! [13:59] @Kataoka     Pitcher: Asada! Take the mound! [14:02] Asada     Yes, sir! [14:04] @Kataoka     Catcher: Okumura! [14:06] @Kataoka     Third base: Ito! [14:07] Ito     Yes, sir! [14:08] @Kataoka     Second base: Seto! [14:10] Seto     Yes, sir! [14:11] Seto     Let's go! [14:13] Kukki     Good luck out there, Asada! [14:15] Seto     You're looking stiff! [14:18] Asada     A-Already? But I'm not ready... [14:21] Okumura     You'll be fine. [14:23] Okumura     You're a tall southpaw. [14:26] Okumura     If you can curve it from that angle,     it will catch them unawares. [14:33] Okumura     Let's show the second- and third-years how     the guys who stay in the cafeteria play. [14:46] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Knock it off. [14:47] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Your idiotic shouting has     made me lose my appetite. [14:50] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I feel sick. [14:52] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Huh? [14:53] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Even though he eats slowly,     he finishes everything. [14:59] int_Asada     That day, I thought he was bold to     talk to an upperclassman like that... [15:05] int_Asada     But maybe he was really trying to     stop him from making me rush. [15:13] int_Asada     Maybe he thought of me as a friend. [15:21] Asada     Wait! [15:25] Asada     Okumura-kun... [15:30] Asada     I don't know if I can pitch     how you expect me to, [15:34] Asada     but I'll do my best! [15:41] @int_Sawamura     Asada's in a battery with Okumura! [15:44] @int_Sawamura     Is he okay? Is he scared? [15:46] @int_Sawamura     Is he being criticized? [15:49] @Maezono     Sawamura. [15:50] @Maezono     Why are you hiding? [15:52] @Kuramochi     We could see you from over there. [15:55] @Maezono     If you're gonna watch the game,     then just watch it! SIGN    First-Years SIGN    Second, Third-Years [16:14] Asada     Right over the base... [16:16] Asada     And he throws faster than me! [16:18] Seto     Asada, give it all you've got! [16:29] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Don't worry about what I expect. [16:33] fbint_Asada     He rejected it. [16:35] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     We're facing the second- and third-years. [16:38] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Let's get each out as it comes. [16:44] (Flashback) fb_Asada     Y-Yeah. [16:46] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     It's only the third inning. [16:48] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     If we keep getting outs and give up     as few runs as possible, [16:53] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     an opportunity will present itself. [16:57] (Flashback) fb_Asada     O-Opportunity? [17:00] (Flashback) fb_Seto     You see, Koshu is always serious,     no matter who he's playing. [17:05] (Flashback) fb_Seto     That's why he's too dangerous     to leave on his own. [17:09] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Taku, what was that? [17:12] (Flashback) fb_Seto     Oh, nothing! [17:13] (Flashback) fb_Seto     Just saying he'll never     be bored pitching to you! [17:17] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Make sure you call out to     the infielders, Taku. [17:20] (Flashback) fb_Asada     Huh? Huh? [17:21] (Flashback) fb_Seto     We need to get into a rhythm on defense. [17:27] fbint_Asada     Wait, do they plan on beating     the upperclassmen? [17:35] int_Asada     Wow, this is it. It's time. [17:40] _Fan     That catcher has a good arm. [17:42] _Fan     What about the pitcher, though?     He's kinda scrawny. [17:45] _Fan     He doesn't look like     he can throw 120 km/h. [17:48] _Fan     But with his height,     it's just a matter of control. [17:52] Yui     This is an unfair game. [17:55] Yui     The first-years haven't     been in a real practice, [17:59] Yui     and they haven't played together, either. [18:01] Yui     They have to play the upperclassmen while     they're feeling their way around. [18:06] Yui     The coaches aren't even in the dugout. [18:09] Yui     They really don't stand a chance. [18:13] int_Yui     But I guess he's looking for players     who shine even in this situation. [18:23] @Sawamura     This is the eighth batter, but the     upperclassmen are really good, Asada! [18:28] @Sawamura     Stay on guard! [18:30] @Kuramochi     Quit hiding! [18:31] @Sawamura     Ow! Stop that! [18:34] @int_Sawamura     Call the right pitches, wolf boy! [18:37] @int_Sawamura     Asada's an innocent guy. [18:43] int_Asada     An outside fastball for the first pitch. [18:47] int_Asada     I thought he'd be more aggressive,     but that's just normal. [18:52] int_Asada     I see. He's nervous. [18:55] int_Asada     He doesn't know how I pitch. [18:58] int_Asada     Hirofumi Asada is making his     high school baseball debut! [19:07] _Fan     It's high to left field! [19:09] int_Asada     I'm already dead! [19:14] _Fan     Lead-off batter Kawashima hit     a double on the first pitch. [19:18] int_Asada     Thank goodness it was only a double. [19:22] Aso     The catcher was on the outside,     but he threw it down the middle. [19:26] Seki     Yeah. If that's the fastest he can throw,     he's gonna have a tough time. [19:29] Aso     If he's not careful,     they'll hit all his pitches. [19:35] Okumura     Timeout, please. [19:38] Asada     Sorry, I tensed up and threw     it down the middle... [19:41] Okumura     No, it wasn't bad. [19:43] Okumura     It was actually a relief. [19:45] Asada     Huh? [19:46] Okumura     If you were really panicking,     it wouldn't have been in the strike zone. [19:52] Okumura     Do it again, but swing your arm through. [19:56] Okumura     That'll make the curve stand out more. [20:00] Okumura     Let's go! [20:02] Asada     Yes, sir! [20:04] Okumura     Don't be formal. [20:05] Asada     Oh, yeah. It slipped out. [20:07] Seto     Asada's finding his voice. [20:09] Seto     He may not look it, but Koshu is     really good at motivating pitchers. SIGN    Bottom of the third inning     No outs, runner on second [20:21] int_Asada     He's showing bunt. [20:23] int_Asada     But last time... [20:25] Kukki     They might not just give us an out. [20:29] int_Okumura     Focus on the batter.     Swing your arm through. [20:33] _Fan     He's been pitching from the stretch     since before there was a runner. [20:36] _Fan     A lot of pitchers do that these days. [20:38] int_Asada     Tall pitchers with big windups     get run on a lot. [20:44] int_Asada     I was so upset when my middle     school teacher said that. [20:47] int_Asada     I researched and developed this style. [20:53] @Kataoka     Strike! [20:56] int_Asada     Because pitchers like me,     with no remarkable features, [20:58] int_Asada     often have to pitch with runners on base! [21:01] Okumura     Nice pitch! [21:04] int_Asada     That sounded so good in his mitt. [21:07] int_Asada     Did I swing my arm through? [21:10] int_Koda     He's calmer than I'd expect. [21:14] _Fan     He bunted the second pitch! [21:16] Okumura     First! [21:17] Okumura     Get the out! [21:21] _Fan     The sacrifice bunt worked! [21:22] _Fan     Now there's one out and a runner on third! [21:26] int_Asada     Good, we got an out. SIGN    Batting First Right Fielder      Kenichi Oka (second-year) [21:29] _Fan     Okay, they're back to     the top of their order. [21:31] _Fan     The upperclassmen should be able to score. [21:34] _Fan     I want to see how they do it. [21:37] Seto     Move in, move in! Get in closer! [21:40] _Player     Are you serious? [21:44] _Fan     The infielders are playing in close? [21:46] _Fan     Hey, hey, you're down by eight runs! [21:52] _Fan     Even if you prevent one run... [21:54] @Kuramochi     No, they want to show they've     got a competitive streak. [22:04] @Kuramochi     That they've got the will     to stay on the attack. SIGN    "Competitive Streak" [22:16] Okumura     "Competitive Streak." [23:49] Asada     I'm not worried about the defense. [23:51] Asada     I just want to pitch my best. [23:55] Okumura     Think deeper. [23:57] @Sawamura     That jerk! He's really on fire! [24:02] Asada     I want to meet Okumura-kun's expectations! [24:06] Seto     Go, Asada! [24:07] Asada     I want to hit that mitt with my best pitch! [24:11] Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] Okumura     "Self-Assertive." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Self-Assertive" [24:16] Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 20 - Self-Assertive Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:07] _Fan     He's been pitching from the stretch     since before there was a runner. [00:10] int_Asada     Tall pitchers with big windups     get run on a lot. [00:15] int_Asada     I was so upset when my middle     school teacher said that. [00:19] int_Asada     I researched and developed this style. [00:25] @Kataoka     Strike! [00:27] int_Asada     Because pitchers like me,     with no remarkable features, [00:30] int_Asada     often have to pitch with runners on base! [00:33] Okumura     Nice pitch! [00:37] int_Koda     He's calmer than I'd expect. [00:41] _Fan     He bunted the second pitch! [00:43] Okumura     First! [00:44] Okumura     Get the out! [00:47] _Fan     The sacrifice bunt worked! [00:49] _Fan     Now there's one out and a runner on third! [00:53] int_Asada     Good, we got an out. [00:57] Seto     Move in, move in! Get in closer! [01:00] _Player     Are you serious? [01:05] _Fan     The infielders are playing in close? [01:07] _Fan     Hey, hey, you're down by eight runs! [01:11] _Fan     Even if you prevent one run... [01:13] @Kuramochi     No, they want to show they've     got a competitive streak. [01:23] @Kuramochi     That they've got the will     to stay on the attack. [03:00] _Player     Let's do this! [03:11] Seto     Let's shut 'em down! [03:13] Seto     Let them hit one my way, Asada! [03:15] Seto     We'll get the out at home! [03:17] Ito     Yeah, let's go! [03:19] _Player     You guys don't know     how hard these guys hit. [03:23] _Player     I'll use my whole body to stop the ball! [03:26] int_Mogami     I can erase my mistake. Wipe the slate clean.     It wasn't my fault. It was an exception. [03:29] int_Mogami     I can erase my mistake.     Wipe the slate clean. [03:30] Seto     Let's see it, Asada! [03:32] Ito     Focus on the batter! [03:33] _Player     Stay aggressive! [03:34] _Player     We'll stop it! [03:35] Seto     He'll swing at the first pitch! [03:36] Ito     Swing your arm all the way through! [03:39] int_Asada     Their voices are urging me forward. [03:44] Nakamura     I'll handle any fly balls! [03:53] Kukki     What's this? They're calling out     a lot more than when I was pitching. [03:57] int_Kukki     Damn, I really wish I had     been in your battery, [04:02] int_Kukki     Koshu Okumura. [04:05] _Fan     Their morale's improved     since those substitutions. [04:08] _Fan     Yeah, I'm liking it. [04:12] Asada     I... I guess I'm really doing this. [04:14] _Fan     If they can hold them scoreless this inning,     the momentum's gonna shift. [04:27] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'm going to make it to the first string. [04:30] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Once I do... [04:33] @int_Sawamura     That jerk! [04:37] @int_Sawamura     He really is passionate deep down! [04:44] Aso     Having the fielders in so close     makes it hard for the runner. [04:49] Seki     Yeah, and it prevents the squeeze. [04:53] Aso     The outfielders are in     their normal positions. [04:55] Aso     That's how far they can     get the out at home from. [05:00] Aso     How will the older players score? SIGN    Batting First Right Fielder      Kenichi Oka (second-year) [05:08] int_Player     If you're playing that close,     you're ready for what might happen. [05:18] int_Player     Fine. Try to stop this, then. SIGN    ba-dump SIGN    ba-dump [05:22] int_Asada     I'm not worried about the defense. [05:24] Sakaguchi     Bring it! [05:26] Ito     We'll stop it! [05:28] int_Asada     I'm just worried about myself. [05:32] int_Asada     I just want to pitch my best. [05:38] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     Let's show the second- and third-years how     the guys who stay in the cafeteria play. [05:44] int_Asada     I want to pitch the way that     Okumura-kun expects me to. [05:51] int_Asada     I want to hit that mitt... [05:54] int_Asada     with my best pitches! [05:58] @Sawamura     The ball slipped! [06:11] @Kataoka     Ball. [06:14] _Fan     Was that... [06:15] _Fan     A curveball? [06:17] _Fan     But the way it sank... [06:19] Asada     I missed! [06:22] int_Okumura     That was a 12-6 curve, which even     right-handed pitchers rarely throw. [06:27] int_Okumura     And he just threw it with     a southpaw's trajectory. [06:31] int_Okumura     That's about as unique a pitch     that you could throw. [06:36] Asada     Was it the trajectory? Or the height? [06:40] int_Okumura     I don't know if he realizes it,     but the batter was taken aback. [06:47] int_Okumura     Give me another. [06:49] int_Okumura     Right in the strike zone. [06:52] int_Asada     The same pitch again. [06:55] int_Asada     Maybe it wasn't so bad. [07:00] int_Asada     This time... [07:04] int_Player     The same pitch, twice in a row? [07:07] @Kataoka     Strike! [07:13] _Fan     He got an older player to swing and miss. [07:15] _Fan     That's a good pitch! [07:17] _Fan     He's got good control of it. SIGN    Fidget SIGN    Fidget [07:20] Yui     That's a good pitch. He can use     it to mess up a batter's timing. [07:28] int_Okumura     Next, outside. [07:37] _Player     Whoa, right to the third baseman! [07:39] _Player     The third-base runner couldn't move!     They got the second out! [07:42] Kukki     Yeah! Nice pitch, Asada! [07:45] _All     Two outs! [07:45] Asada     Two outs! [07:46] Asada     Two outs! [07:49] @Maezono     After those curveballs,     that fastball seemed even faster. [07:53] @Maezono     He pitched it right to the corner,     and the hit went right where he wanted. [07:57] _Player     Just stop one more! [07:58] Seto     Infield, back to normal depth! [08:00] Ito     Asada, let them hit my way! [08:02] @Kanemaru     That out made a big difference. [08:04] @Tojo     Yeah, the first-years     are building momentum. [08:07] _Player     Yeah! [08:08] _Player     One more! [08:09] @Tojo     The upperclassmen will definitely     want to shut them up. [08:16] @Kanemaru     With a huge hit to ruin the mood. [08:20] @Tojo     You've got an evil look     in your eye, Shinji. [08:22] @Kanemaru     You started it! [08:25] int_Okumura     There's still a runner on third. [08:27] int_Okumura     We can relax after we get this last out. SIGN    Batting Second Third Baseman      Makoto Ishikawa (third-year) [08:36] int_Asada     If I give up a hit now,     it'll all be for nothing. [08:43] _Fan     Strike! [08:47] Yui     That big drop means the batter     will have to target a specific point. [08:53] Yui     Even right-handed hitters     will have a tough time hitting it. [09:03] _Umpire     Out! [09:05] _Fan     The first-years stopped them! [09:06] _Fan     A grounder to second base     for the third out! SIGN    First-Years SIGN    Second, Third-Years [09:13] _Fan     The upperclassmen were unable     to score in the third inning! [09:26] Okumura     Nice pitch! [09:32] Ochiai     He's thin, and his pitches lack speed. [09:35] Ochiai     But that 12-6 is really something. [09:39] Ota     He played softball in middle school. [09:41] Ota     He spent three years as a relief pitcher. [09:46] @Sawamura     Did you see that, Kuramochi-senpai? [09:48] @Kuramochi     Be quiet. I was watching. [09:50] @Sawamura     Asada... That Asada held them scoreless! [09:54] @Kuramochi     He seems like a quiet guy, [09:56] @Kuramochi     but he's assertive with his pitching. [09:59] @Sawamura     Yes, that's right! [10:01] @Kuramochi     He's the kind of guy who came     to Seido to play baseball. [10:04] @Kuramochi     He's got the pitcher's mentality, all right. [10:09] @Sawamura     Yeah. [10:17] Okumura     The pitcher set the tone for us. [10:20] Okumura     Now the lineup gets to work. [10:27] Okumura     Let's get on base and     break through their defenses. [10:34] Kaneda     Huh? The intrasquad game was today? [10:38] Takashima     Yes, next week is Golden Week,     and we've been invited to several friendlies, [10:43] Takashima     so today, when the main players     are off, was the only day. [10:46] Kaneda     But that means... [10:49] Watanabe     Don't worry. I'm here     because I wanted to come. [10:53] Watanabe     Plus, the coach said he couldn't     play everyone in the game. [11:07] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     That's why we thoroughly     analyze the other teams. [11:12] Takashima     To help improve the team,     you yourself need game experience, too. [11:17] Takashima     The first and second strings will play     a lot of games before the qualifiers. [11:22] Takashima     The performance in those games will     determine the players' numbers. [11:30] Takashima     Miyuki-kun has been invited to     the Tokyo invitational at the end of May, [11:34] Takashima     and there's a training camp     ahead of the qualifiers. [11:39] @Furuya     The Tokyo invitational? [11:42] Takashima     With all of the preparations,     summer will be here quickly. SIGN    Top of the fourth inning     One out, runner on first SIGN    First-base Runner      Takuma Seto (first-year) SIGN    Batting Third Catcher      Koshu Okumura (first-year) [11:56] @Kanemaru     They hung on to get that walk.     Now, how will they use it? [12:01] Ota     That runner on first is one     you recruited, correct? [12:07] Ochiai     Yes, he's an extremely fast runner. [12:10] Ochiai     But running the bases isn't     just about being fast. [12:15] Ochiai     The right time to break,     the pace of your step, [12:18] Ochiai     and how you balance yourself... [12:24] @Kanemaru     He ran on the first pitch! [12:27] @Sawamura     Hey, you're underestimating Kariba! [12:35] _Umpire     Safe! [12:36] _Fan     Whoa, he made it! [12:37] _Fan     He's fast! [12:42] int_Seto     I just barely made it. [12:44] int_Seto     I ran on the first pitch, but maybe I     should have shaken things up a bit. [12:51] int_Okumura     Just seeing Taku run will put     pressure on the outfielders. [12:57] _Fan     Oh, the outfielders are moving in! [13:00] _Fan     They're fired up! [13:02] _Fan     They really want to get the out at home! [13:04] _Fan     They want to get back at the first-years! [13:06] _Fan     The upperclassmen don't want     to give up a single run! [13:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kawashima, you're still throwing meatballs. [13:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     They just haven't made you pay! [13:18] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Pitch another inning! [13:19] (Flashback) fb_Kawashima     Yes, sir! [13:24] int_Kawashima     I can't fool the coach. [13:27] int_Kawashima     If I want to get back on the roster, [13:30] int_Kawashima     I need to work on the quality of my pitching,     instead of immediate results, [13:33] int_Kawashima     and make my pitches harder to hit. [13:38] int_Okumura     The first pitch was an outside fastball. [13:41] int_Okumura     The outfield is playing in,     so he'll be pitching low. [13:46] int_Okumura     He won't throw any meatballs. [13:48] int_Kariba     Low! [13:51] _Fan     The outside slider bounced! [13:55] _Fan     The runner didn't miss that     mistake and steals third! [13:58] _Fan     That first-year is an     aggressive base runner. [14:02] _Fan     He's got good judgment. [14:04] @Sawamura     Did he start running before     the ball bounced? [14:08] @Kuramochi     Yeah, he could see the ball was going     to bounce and started running. [14:14] @Kuramochi     You've got to train a lot     to steal a base like that. [14:23] _Player     Get aggressive! [14:24] _Player     Kawashima, let him hit! [14:27] _Fan     The infielders are playing in! [14:29] _Fan     They've got their own competitive streak! [14:33] _Player     Let's shut them down, Kawashima-senpai! [14:35] _Player     We've got this! [14:37] _Player     Bring it on! [14:38] _Player     Yeah! [14:39] _Fan     There's one out, a runner on third,     and the fielders playing in. [14:42] _Fan     It's the same situation as the last inning! [14:46] _Fan     The upperclassmen weren't able to score. [14:48] _Fan     How will the first-years fare? [14:51] int_Okumura     The count is one ball, one strike. [14:54] int_Okumura     They'll be focusing     on throwing low pitches, [14:57] int_Okumura     but they'll be worried about the ball     slipping by with the runner on third. [15:05] int_Kariba     Don't worry! I won't let it     get past me, Kawashima-senpai! [15:11] int_Kawashima     Well, if I let situations like this get     to me, I'll never get any higher. [15:17] int_Kawashima     I'll pitch until... [15:19] int_Kawashima     A squeeze?! [15:22] ---     Ball! [15:24] _Fan     The ball is wide and the count     goes to two balls, one strike! [15:28] int_Kawashima     A fake? [15:33] @Kanemaru     The runner and the batter worked     together to rattle him. [15:38] @Kanemaru     Just how brainy is their baseball? [15:41] @Kuramochi     He might know more about baseball than you. [15:45] Ochiai     I see. Those two are from     Kanagawa's Daikyo Senior. [15:51] Ochiai     That team is famous for     their thinking baseball. [15:55] Ota     You mean the players think     of their own strategies? [16:01] int_Ochiai     There were some rumors     about that team, though. [16:09] int_Okumura     Think, deeper. [16:13] int_Okumura     The count is two balls, one strike. [16:16] int_Okumura     They've been using outside fastballs. [16:19] int_Okumura     They don't want the count     to get any worse. [16:23] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Read the other team's mind. [16:26] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Understand that baseball is a sport     where play stops after every pitch. [16:31] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You can assess all of the risks     and prepare for them. [16:34] (Flashback) fb_Coach     If you can avoid the risks, you can win. [16:38] (Flashback) fb_Coach     If you use your head while you play,     baseball will be even more fun! [16:52] int_Okumura     That man's words have     taken root inside my body. [16:59] int_Okumura     I can never erase them. [17:02] int_Okumura     I can never escape them. [17:06] _Fan     Near-right field! [17:07] _All     Yeah! [17:09] _Fan     The third-base runner is heading home! [17:13] _Fan     The first-years got one run back! [17:16] _Fan     The two of them scored a run! [17:19] _Fan     Didn't something like     that happen last year? [17:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     I'm gonna get you home! [17:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Let's score this run together! [17:30] (Flashback) fb_Fan     The third-base runner took off! [17:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Go! [17:34] @fbint_Sawamura     My teammate wants to score together! [17:38] @fbint_Sawamura     I'm gonna make it home! [18:00] _All     Yeah! [18:05] Seki     A hit right up the middle! [18:07] Seki     Now there are runners on first and second. [18:10] int_Aso     Kota Kagami... [18:12] int_Aso     His plain appearance reminds me of Shirasu. [18:19] int_Mogami     A golden opportunity to clear my name. [18:21] int_Mogami     If I get a hit, I'll be a hero! [18:22] int_Mogami     A golden opportunity... [18:35] _Fan     Masashi! Masashi Yuki! [18:38] _Fan     Does he want to play in the game? [18:41] _Fan     He's trying to get people to notice him! [18:44] _Fan     You can hear his swings! [18:47] int_Yui     Hey, you're really fired up. [18:51] @Kominato     The score's closer than I expected. [18:54] @Kanemaru     Yeah. [18:55] int_Mogami     That's uncalled for!     That's uncalled for! [18:57] int_Mogami     I'm the hero! [18:59] @Yui     Coach Kataoka! [19:00] @Yui     We don't just want to watch! We want     to play with our fellow first-years! [19:09] @Yui     Would you allow us to play in the game? [19:12] @Yuki     Please! [19:19] Aso     They're appealing directly to the coach? [19:22] Seki     Yeah, those two have guts! [19:27] Takatsu     Those two... [19:29] Kawashima     We don't mind. [19:33] Kawashima     We would welcome the chance to see the skills [19:38] Kawashima     of the first-years who beat us to the roster. [19:43] int_Kariba     Kawashima-senpai... [19:51] @Kataoka     Okay! I'll sub you in, so warm up! [19:55] @Yui     Yes, sir! [19:59] _Fan     For real? [20:01] _Fan     Their request worked! [20:04] @Yui     I'm glad I asked. [20:05] @Yuki     I'm glad I swung. [20:11] @Sawamura     These first-years sure are something! [20:13] @Sawamura     They really defy expectations! [20:15] @Kuramochi     Weren't you complaining     about what upstarts they were? [20:19] @Sawamura     Now let's get in the game... [20:25] @Kuramochi     Let it go. [20:28] @Maezono     This is their time to shine. [20:33] @Sawamura     Yeah. We have to stay out of it. [20:40] @Sawamura     Okay, let's all do a cheer! [20:53] Kawashima     Yeah! [20:55] _Player     Yeah! [20:57] int_Mogami     This can't be! It's just bad luck! [20:59] int_Mogami     I'm much better than this! [21:01] @Kuramochi     That's how good Takatsu is. [21:04] Kukki     Show us your stuff! [21:07] Asada     Yeah! [21:08] @Sawamura     Yeah, yeah, yeah! [21:10] @Sawamura     The game's just getting started! [21:12] @Sawamura     Let's beat them down until     there's nothing left! [21:17] Kawashima     Sawamura... [21:18] @Sawamura     We can get another twenty runs! [21:19] Asada     Sawamura-senpai... [21:20] @Sawamura     Let's drag that pitcher off the mound! [21:26] Asada     He wants them to pulverize me! [21:28] Asada     And he's got a scary look in his eye! [21:30] @Sawamura     Exploding bats! [21:32] Seto     He was on our side a little while ago. [21:35] Asada     Huh? [21:36] Seto     He was watching you from behind     that pillar like he was really worried. [21:41] Okumura     First he's worried about him,     now he's dissing him. [21:47] Seto     I wonder what he's thinking. [21:49] @Sawamura     Get ready, Asada! [21:57] Okumura     Now the cleanup is up to bat. [22:03] Okumura     Let's get one out at a time! SIGN    "Self-Assertive" [22:17] Asada     "Self-Assertive." [23:49] @Miyuki     Honestly, no amount of time     would be enough. [23:52] Okumura     Second string... [23:53] @Miyuki     Good on you for making the second string.     The games will be fun. [23:58] Okumura     If I don't do something soon,     he's going to retire. [24:01] @Tojo     Whether you work hard or not, [24:05] @Tojo     someone else gets to play     in the game instead of you. [24:08] @Tojo     That's how this team is. [24:11] Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] Okumura     "Out of Time." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Out of Time" [24:15] Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 21 - Out of Time Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] _Fan     The third-base runner is heading home! [00:09] _Fan     The first-years got one run back! [00:12] _Fan     The two of them scored a run! [00:15] Kukki     Show us your stuff! [00:18] @Sawamura     Yeah! [00:19] @Sawamura     Yeah, yeah, yeah! [00:21] @Sawamura     The game's just getting started! [00:23] @Sawamura     Let's beat them down until     there's nothing left! [00:28] Kawashima     Sawamura... [00:29] @Sawamura     We can get another twenty runs! [00:30] Asada     Sawamura-senpai... [00:31] @Sawamura     Let's drag that pitcher off the mound! [00:37] Asada     He wants them to pulverize me! [00:39] Asada     And he's got a scary look in his eye! [00:41] @Sawamura     Exploding bats! [00:43] Seto     He was on our side a little while ago. [00:47] Asada     Huh? [00:47] Seto     He was watching you from behind     that pillar like he was really worried. [00:52] Okumura     First he's worried about him,     now he's dissing him. [00:58] Seto     I wonder what he's thinking. [01:00] @Sawamura     Get ready, Asada! [01:08] Okumura     Now the cleanup is up to bat. [01:14] Okumura     Let's get one out at a time! SIGN    First Years SIGN    Second, Third Years [03:57] Takashima     Should the players go see     the Kanto tournament next month? [04:00] Takashima     The two finalists from the Tokyo tournament,     Inashiro and Ichidai Third High, [04:04] Takashima     as well as Yakushi, who were semifinalists     in the Invitational, will be playing. [04:10] Ochiai     Three teams from the western division? [04:13] Ochiai     That's an intimidating block. [04:15] Takashima     We'll be able to study them in detail. [04:19] Ochiai     Ever the optimist. [04:22] Takashima     So, how did the intrasquad game go? [04:26] Takashima     Did any players look ready     for the first string? [04:37] int_Asada     I ended up allowing three runs. [04:40] int_Asada     I don't think I lived up     to Okumura-kun's expectations. [04:49] @Kanemaru     Three hits and four RBI. [04:51] @Kanemaru     That's how the cleanup is     supposed to bat, Takatsu. SIGN    April 28th [05:06] _Fan     He's joining the first string? When? [05:09] Aso     Mimura and Kawashima are on     the first string as of today. [05:13] Aso     That second-year, Takatsu, too. [05:16] Seki     Ah, those two got back on the roster. [05:19] Seki     Takatsu had an impressive performance, too. [05:23] Aso     You make it sound like     it doesn't affect you. [05:27] Aso     If three people got spots,     it means three others will lose them. [05:33] Aso     We're in no position to be laughing. [05:42] _Fan     Incredible! [05:44] _Fan     You feel good just watching him swing. [05:46] _Fan     But he has to hit the ball. [05:53] Aso     He hit it. [06:11] Aso     I've been hearing about how good     this batch of first-years are, [06:15] Aso     but those two are really something else. [06:18] Aso     I can see why they immediately became     part of the roster in the spring. [06:30] Aso     Still, we can't let them beat us! [06:35] Aso     We just can't! [06:41] int_Aso     Man, this sucks. [06:45] int_Aso     "The pride of an upperclassman"? [06:47] int_Aso     There's no lamer expression out there. [06:56] int_Aso     Damn it. [06:57] int_Aso     I don't care if you call it     putting on airs or whatever. [07:00] int_Aso     I don't want players younger     than me taking my number! [07:04] int_Aso     I don't want to give it up! [07:10] int_Aso     Man, I need to get it together. [07:14] int_Aso     If only I were good enough     not to have to worry about this... [07:21] _Student     Hey, Aso, you're blocking the way. [07:23] _Student     Could you not stand around the door? [07:25] Aso     Oh, sorry! [07:31] @Kuramochi     Is that the May game schedule? [07:35] @Miyuki     Oh, yeah. SIGN    Schedule SIGN    May 3rd (Sat) SIGN    Yamaga Daido SIGN    Keishu SIGN    May 10th (Sat) SIGN    May 4th (Sun) SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Ichidai [07:37] @Miyuki     Counting the games we've been invited to, [07:39] @Miyuki     our schedule for Golden Week is packed. [07:42] @Miyuki     Honestly, it's a relief that     Kawashima is joining us. [07:46] @Kuramochi     Planning the pitching rotations     a month in advance sounds like effort. [07:52] @Kuramochi     Plus, you'll be off to play in the Tokyo     Invitational at the end of May, right? [07:57] @Kuramochi     Is that gonna throw off     your batteries' rhythm? [08:01] @Miyuki     No problem. I'll only be gone for three days. [08:04] @Kuramochi     You sure about that? [08:05] @Miyuki     The Tokyo Invitational itself is new,     and they're trying some things out this year. [08:12] @Miyuki     They're only having it in May because     they've invited some American teams. [08:16] @Miyuki     It'll be in the fall next year. [08:20] @Miyuki     Still, there's so much that needs to be done. [08:23] @Miyuki     Furuya and Sawamura are both     starting to have ideas of their own. [08:27] @Miyuki     That gives me a chance to teach them     some things, but there's a balance to keep. [08:32] @Miyuki     If I give them too much stuff,     their heads will freeze up. [08:36] @Miyuki     Striking the right balance     is the hardest part. [08:39] @Kuramochi     You sure are talking a lot. [08:42] @Miyuki     Am I? [08:44] @Kuramochi     Well, I know overthinking things     doesn't do any good. [08:48] @Kuramochi     That's what's up with Furuya, right? [08:52] @Miyuki     Yeah. [08:54] @Miyuki     The coaches are probably     pretty worried about it. [08:59] @Miyuki     I want to finish developing the numbers     with Sawamura while I'm still around, too. [09:03] @Miyuki     There's a lot to consider. [09:06] @Miyuki     Honestly, no amount of time     would be enough. [09:13] @Kuramochi     You seem to be enjoying this. [09:16] @Miyuki     No, I'm not! [09:17] @Kuramochi     You're talking so much,     I find that hard to believe! [09:25] @Furuya     Are you done? [09:26] @Sawamura     Hang on. [09:27] @Sawamura     Don't turn the page! I'm still reading! [09:31] @Furuya     You're taking too long. [09:32] @Furuya     You lost at rock-paper-scissors,     so just wait until I'm finished. [09:35] @Sawamura     No! [09:37] _Student     Those two are rivals, right? [09:40] _Student     They're getting along? [09:42] Haruno     Their pitchers and catchers have been     getting together often recently. [09:45] Haruno     That book is one that     Miyuki-senpai lent them. [09:49] @Sawamura     Okay, I've got it! Give me     each page after you read it! [09:52] @Furuya     Should we really tear this book up? [09:54] @Sawamura     Sure, we can tape it back together later. [09:56] @Sawamura     Okay, on the count of three... [09:58] @Sawamura     One, two... [09:58] Haruno     No, don't! [10:00] Haruno     You need to take care of books! [10:01] @Sawamura     But this is the best way! [10:07] @int_Kanemaru     That jerk... [10:10] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     You got to show the coach what you can do. [10:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     You might make first string. [10:17] (Flashback) fb_Takatsu     Oh, shut up. [10:20] (Flashback) fb_Takatsu     Who are you to talk down to me? [10:25] (Flashback) fb_Takatsu     Don't talk like you're better just because     you made first string before me. [10:28] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     What does that mean?! [10:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Hey, wait! Takatsu! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [10:37] (Flashback) @fb_Tojo     He still doesn't like you. [10:39] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     I didn't do anything wrong, though! [10:40] (Flashback) @fb_Tojo     Maybe he didn't like how you said it. [10:43] (Flashback) @fb_Tojo     Shinji, you tend to upset     people without realizing it. [10:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Wait, wait, wait, what does that mean?! [10:49] @int_Kanemaru     Damn it. [10:49] SFX     Unease [10:50] @int_Kanemaru     I just wanted to congratulate Takatsu     because I know how hard he's worked! SIGN    That would be talking down to him. [10:58] @int_Kanemaru     Upset people without realizing it? [11:00] @int_Kanemaru     Do I really do that, Tojo? [11:10] _Student     A guy who makes the first string     sure does paint a pretty picture. [11:14] _Student     It's so inspiring,     seeing him gaze into the distance! [11:16] Takatsu     What do you want? What's— [11:20] Oka     Now you can waltz into     the indoor practice area, Hiroomi. [11:24] Oka     Good luck. [11:34] Takatsu     Yeah, I'll go stir things up. [11:43] int_Student     What kind of books does Okumura-kun read? [11:46] int_Student     Is Okumura-kun half-Japanese? [11:48] int_Student     Okumura looks like a game character. [11:51] int_Student     What kind of food does Okumura-kun like? [11:59] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Several of you are not yet physically ready. [12:03] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I want you to take your time     and focus on building a strong base. [12:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     To that end, I'm putting four     of you on the second string. [12:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kukki. [12:14] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kagami. [12:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Seto. [12:17] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Okumura. [12:19] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You will practice with the second string     and gain experience in the practice games. [12:28] fbint_Mogami     This isn't right. This isn't right. [12:29] fbint_Mogami     It must be a conspiracy.     How could he not choose me? [12:31] fbint_Mogami     This isn't right. This isn't right. [12:36] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     That is all. Dismissed! [12:38] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [12:41] int_Okumura     Second string? [12:44] (Flashback) fb_Okumura     I'm going to make it to the first string. [12:47] int_Okumura     Second string! SIGN    Grrr... [12:55] int_Okumura     There's no time. [12:58] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I heard you did well in the intrasquad. [13:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Congratulations on making the second string. [13:03] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The games will be a hoot! SIGN    Grrrr... [13:07] int_Okumura     If I don't hurry, he'll end up retiring. [13:22] ---     Psychological Attack     on K [13:24] @Kataoka     Understanding how the main     character in this piece [13:29] @Kataoka     interacted with the character named K [13:31] @Kataoka     is paramount to understanding it. [13:37] @Kataoka     First, the jolt the main character gives K     could be considered a psychological attack. [13:38] @int_Sawamura     Now that I'm a second-year,     the coach has become one of my teachers. [13:42] @Kataoka     Then, K declared that he was an idiot. [13:43] @int_Sawamura     If I fall asleep, I'm dead. [13:53] @Maezono     Want to do another box? [13:55] @Kominato     Sure! [14:00] Ono     I brought Yui. [14:02] @Yui     Thank you for having me. [14:05] @Miyuki     Yeah. [14:07] Kawakami     Kuroda, the star pitcher, wrote that book? [14:08] @Sawamura     Yes. I'll be done reading it soon.     Do you want to read it, too? [14:12] Kawakami     Yeah, I do. [14:13] int_Kimura     There are more guys in the     Miyuki cram school every day. [14:19] @Yui     I didn't know you guys     were meeting like this. [14:23] @Yui     I'm jealous you've been here from the start. [14:28] @Sawamura     Hey, Okumura! [14:30] @Sawamura     Quit standing in the corner     and come over here! [14:33] @Sawamura     It gets crowded, but it's easy to hear. [14:35] Kawakami     Aren't you making yourself at home. [14:39] Okumura     I'm fine. I can listen from here. [14:43] @Sawamura     Enhanced hearing! You really are part wolf! [14:46] Okumura     What are you talking about? [14:49] @Yui     Does he always listen from over there? [14:51] @Furuya     Yeah, usually. [14:53] @Yui     What a waste. [14:57] @Miyuki     Okay, let's get started. [14:59] @Miyuki     Today, I'll talk about pitching     with a runner on first base. [15:02] @Miyuki     When the other team's bench     will want to advance the runner, [15:07] @Miyuki     and knowing what they're thinking     based on the count. [15:11] @Sawamura     Another tricky topic! [15:13] @Miyuki     Obviously, if you fall behind in the count, [15:16] @Miyuki     it gives the oppositions more options. [15:18] @Miyuki     If the count is in their favor,     you need to watch out for a hit and run. [15:22] @Miyuki     We'll start with one ball. [15:33] int_Asada     I need to take a bath... and do laundry... [15:38] @Kuramochi     Oh, is Sawamura still in Miyuki's room? [15:42] Asada     Y-Yes, sir. I believe so. [15:45] Asada     That was close... I almost fell asleep. [15:50] Asada     Were you practicing on your own? [15:52] @Kuramochi     Yeah. Zono and the others are still at it. [15:54] @Kuramochi     I couldn't focus, so I called it a day. [15:57] @Kuramochi     You always stay out pretty late. [16:04] int_Asada     L-Look at his abs! [16:09] int_Asada     How much does he train to look like that? [16:17] @Kuramochi     You threw some nice curveballs     in the intrasquad. [16:21] @Kuramochi     Once you get a good fastball,     you'll be unstoppable. [16:26] Asada     You were watching me? [16:28] @Kuramochi     I know you wish you'd made the     second string, but don't rush it. [16:33] @Kuramochi     Keep eating and build up some muscle. [16:40] @Kuramochi     Practice is going to get harder     to get us ready for the summer. [16:48] Kukki     Why was I picked for the second string? [16:52] @Tojo     Aren't you happy? [16:54] Kukki     But I gave up eight runs     in just two innings. [17:01] @Tojo     Maybe because you had     the right mindset for a pitcher. [17:06] @Tojo     In fact, a lot of those runs     came from errors and mistakes, [17:10] @Tojo     and all of the fielders were pretty tense. [17:13] @Tojo     I didn't even last two innings last year. [17:17] Kukki     Huh? [17:18] @Tojo     Each out felt like an eternity. [17:20] @Tojo     It felt like the inning would never end. [17:23] Kukki     Really? Even for you, Tojo-senpai?! [17:27] @Tojo     The Matsukata Senior team     only went to the national semifinals [17:30] @Tojo     because of how good the older players were. [17:33] @Tojo     I didn't have any misconceptions     about my own lack of ability. [17:36] @Tojo     I felt like I was being forced     to stand on the mound. [17:40] @Tojo     But the people around me     only saw the results. [17:45] @Tojo     They wanted me to pitch like     a national semifinalist every time. [17:50] Kukki     Tojo-senpai... [17:55] Kukki     Looking back, I may have been     a victim of my own success. [18:05] Kukki     I pushed myself to pitch     better than I could... [18:10] Kukki     and as a result, I fell apart. [18:12] Kukki     I lost sight of who I was. [18:18] @Tojo     Compared to me, you were     a much better pitcher today, Yohei. [18:23] @Tojo     Maybe that mental strength was      what the coach was looking for. [18:31] @Tojo     Whether you work hard or not, SIGN    Devote every moment [18:36] @Tojo     someone else gets to play     in the game instead of you. [18:41] @Tojo     That's how this team is. [18:53] @Tojo     We'll see which of us will stand on     the first string's mound first, Yohei. [19:02] @Tojo     I still want to be a pitcher. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [19:13] @Yui     Good night. [19:18] @Yui     Thank you for inviting me. [19:21] @Furuya     Miyuki-senpai, please practice     with me tomorrow. [19:24] @Sawamura     Hey, hang on! [19:26] @Sawamura     He's catching for me     in the bullpen tomorrow! [19:29] @Furuya     I hadn't heard that. [19:30] @Sawamura     Because I didn't say it. [19:32] @Sawamura     No cutting in line! [19:42] @Miyuki     I feel like taking a few swings. Wanna come? [19:48] @Miyuki     I need help practicing, too. [19:56] @Miyuki     Did you understand what I explained today? [20:00] @Furuya     I understood the main points. [20:01] @Sawamura     I understood the nuance of it! [20:04] @Miyuki     I see... [20:06] @Miyuki     Well, there's no substitute     for learning through experience. [20:10] @Sawamura     We need to learn by doing! [20:16] @Miyuki     You both need to practice     with catchers besides me. [20:21] @Miyuki     Preferably a first-year. [20:27] @Miyuki     If you don't understand something,     you can't explain it to someone else. [20:32] @Miyuki     It will be a good way to review our meetings, [20:34] @Miyuki     and you'll be able to see     what works best for you. [20:38] @Sawamura     Well, I get your point, but... [20:42] @Sawamura     You know? [20:43] @Furuya     Are you abandoning     your responsibilities? [20:46] @Sawamura     Yeah, that! [20:47] @Miyuki     If you don't think you're up to teaching     a first-year, I won't force you. [20:52] @Miyuki     After all, we have some baseball geniuses     this year, including Yui and Okumura. [20:58] @Sawamura     Yes, of course we can! [20:59] @Sawamura     We've been exemplary Seido     players for a whole year now! [21:03] @Furuya     You underestimate us! [21:06] @Miyuki     Then, get to it. [21:08] @Miyuki     Get a deeper knowledge of every play [21:11] @Miyuki     and learn why you throw each pitch. [21:13] @Miyuki     That's what I need from you. [21:19] @Sawamura     Sure, but... [21:23] @int_Sawamura     I want you... [21:25] @Miyuki     On another note... [21:28] @Miyuki     If you want to pitch, come see me. [21:30] @Miyuki     I'll do my best to help. [21:43] @Miyuki     You guys decide the order. [21:45] @Miyuki     I need to stop you two     from pitching too much. SIGN    "Out of Time" [22:17] @Furuya     "Out of Time." [23:48] @Sawamura     I can't beat him by just pitching outside. [23:51] @Sawamura     With two outs, you really need to     focus on the batter all the more. [23:54] @Sawamura     Okay, I'll run! I'm gonna run! [23:57] @Miyuki     The ace is the one who pitches     to win, even if he's off his game. [24:02] @Miyuki     I was planning to go all-out with the signs     during the Golden Week practice games. [24:06] @Sawamura     Bore a hole into the     right-handed batter's chest! [24:09] @Kataoka     You're starting for the practice game     against Hakuryu in three days. [24:13] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Chosen" [24:15] @Miyuki     "Chosen." [24:16] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 22 - Chosen Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Miyuki     You both need to practice     with catchers besides me. [00:09] @Miyuki     Preferably a first-year. [00:12] @Miyuki     On another note... [00:14] @Miyuki     If you want to pitch, come see me. [00:17] @Miyuki     I'll do my best to help. [00:25] @Sawamura     Hey, Okumura! [00:28] @Sawamura     I'm pitching for the batting drills today. [00:31] @Sawamura     Wanna catch? [00:35] Kukki     Wow, he came to ask in person. [00:38] ---     Yeah. [00:40] Okumura     No, thanks. [02:15] Okumura     I haven't made the first string yet. [02:21] @Sawamura     This is practice!     I'm here asking you to catch! [02:24] Okumura     That's why I have to refuse. [02:26] Okumura     I promised to catch for you     when I was on the first string. [02:29] @Sawamura     You're such a pain―such a finicky guy! [02:33] @int_Seto     When did he make a promise like that? [02:38] @Sawamura     A powerful barrier!     I can't get any closer! [02:41] @Yui     Sawamura-senpai. [02:44] @Yui     Would you mind if I played catcher? [02:47] @Sawamura     That would be great, young Yui! [02:49] @Yui     Just call me Yui. [02:51] @Sawamura     Are you some kind of angel? [02:53] @Sawamura     Do you have wings on your back? [02:56] @Yui     No. [02:57] @Sawamura     Then were you an angel in a past life? [02:58] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You both need to practice     with catchers besides me. [03:03] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Preferably a first-year. [03:09] @Furuya     I'm pitching in the bullpen today. [03:11] @Furuya     Do you want to catch? [03:15] @int_Yui     Furuya-san... [03:17] @Sawamura     Don't, Furuya. You're asking the wrong guy. [03:20] @Sawamura     I asked him to and he refused. [03:23] @Sawamura     It's like trying to tame a wild wolf. [03:26] Okumura     Are you okay with me catching for you? [03:28] @Furuya     Sure. [03:31] Okumura     Thank you. [03:32] @Sawamura     Don't thank him! [03:34] @Sawamura     Why did you say no to me but not to him?! [03:37] @Sawamura     This makes it seem like you hate me!     Are you okay with that?! [03:41] Okumura     I've never caught one of     Furuya-san's pitches yet. [03:45] @Sawamura     I see! [03:47] Okumura     As a catcher, I'm curious     what his pitches are like. [03:54] @int_Yui     Furuya-san... [03:56] @Furuya     I'll see you there. [03:57] ---     Right. [03:59] @Sawamura     Why am I so ticked off?! [04:02] @Maezono     Why are those two pairing up     with first-years? [04:05] @Kuramochi     Is this your doing? [04:08] @Miyuki     I wanted to see how well     they can teach the first-years. [04:12] @Miyuki     I didn't think they'd up     with that combination, though. [04:16] @Miyuki     If it goes well, they'll improve quickly, [04:18] @Miyuki     and even if it doesn't,     it's still valuable experience. [04:21] @Miyuki     I'll question them about it after practice. [04:25] @Kuramochi     Hey! [04:26] @Miyuki     I can't wait to hear what they have to say! [04:32] @Kuramochi     There's so much malice in your voice. [04:34] _Sign     Seido Practice Field [04:34] @Kuramochi     You're enjoying this way too much. [04:41] Ota     The biggest game on the     schedule for Golden Week [04:45] Ota     will be the one against Hakuryu,     who were at the Invitational. [04:49] Takashima     They're one of the best     small-ball teams in the country. [04:53] Takashima     This will help us prepare for the summer. [04:57] Ota     The second string has a     lot of games coming up. [05:00] Ota     They're all very excited. [05:03] Ochiai     Have you decided who will     start the Hakuryu game? [05:07] @Kataoka     Yes. Since this game was by invitation,     they'll probably be expecting Furuya. [05:13] @Kataoka     But I'll let the pitcher who's     looking the best start the game. [05:29] @int_Okumura     He's more intense than I imagined. [05:32] @int_Okumura     His pitches move so much,     they naturally go to the four corners. [05:37] @int_Okumura     If you don't frame them right, [05:40] @int_Okumura     pitches that paint the black     could be called balls. [05:44] @int_Okumura     His pitching lays the extent of a     catcher's ability bare for all to see. [05:50] @int_Okumura     That is Satoru Furuya. [06:02] int_Kariba     He's good. [06:03] int_Kariba     He's catching Furuya's pitches the     first time they're practicing together. [06:08] @Okumura     Nice pitch. [06:12] @Furuya     He makes me comfortable. [06:17] @Furuya     Next is a vertical breaking ball. [06:21] @Okumura     Yes, sir. SIGN    Practice Field A     Batting Drills SIGN    Sawamura-Yui Battery     One Out, Runner on First SIGN    Batter      Kominato SIGN    Runner      Kuramochi [06:34] @Sawamura     I won't make it easy for you to run! [06:34] @Sawamura     I won't make it easy     for you to run! [06:36] @int_Yui     Different strategies depending on the count. [06:38] @int_Yui     It's exactly what Miyuki-senpai     told us about yesterday. [06:44] @int_Yui     The runner could take off at any time. [06:47] @int_Yui     The batter is focused on the right side. [06:50] @int_Yui     We can't look for a double play     or pitch carelessly to the outside. [06:58] Yamaguchi     Steal! [07:03] _Player     Near-right field! [07:06] _Player     The runner has advanced to third base! [07:09] @int_Yui     The pitch was inside, but he swung late     to hit it the other way. [07:14] @int_Yui     What advanced bat control. [07:18] @int_Kominato     They were worried about You-san's running,     so they threw more fastballs. [07:23] @int_Kominato     It's up to the hitter after him     to consider how to use that advantage. [07:29] @Sawamura     Damn you, Haruichi! You tricked me! [07:32] @int_Tojo     I might be able to use that. SIGN    Two Outs, Runner on First SIGN    Batter      Miyuki SIGN    Runner      Tojo [07:38] @int_Yui     There are two outs. [07:40] @int_Yui     If they take the risk and steal second, [07:42] @int_Yui     they can try to score with the cleanup. [07:44] @int_Yui     If they're going try it,     they'll do it early in the count. [07:49] @int_Yui     Let's try some outside pitches. [07:58] @int_Sawamura     We can't beat him just by pitching outside. [08:02] @int_Sawamura     With two outs, we really need to     focus on getting the batter out. [08:08] @int_Yui     Okay. [08:10] @int_Yui     Make sure to check the runner. [08:13] @int_Yui     We'll start with some aggressive     inside pitches, and finish on the outside. [08:35] _Player     An extra-base hit down the first base line! [08:38] @int_Miyuki     Everyone wants to throw their best pitches     in high-pressure situations. [08:42] @int_Miyuki     You had inside pitch     written all over your face. [08:46] @int_Sawamura     Damn it! [08:49] @int_Yui     I thought he could only pull it foul     from that location, [08:52] @int_Yui     but he hit a double in one swing. [08:55] @int_Yui     These guys are good! [08:58] Ochiai     A battery with a first-year     is quite the interesting idea. [09:02] @Kataoka     Yes. [09:04] @Kataoka     Miyuki suggested it to help the pitchers     become more independent. [09:13] @Sawamura     It's okay! Worry not, young Yui! [09:16] @Sawamura     I have the quirks of all     these batters inside my head! [09:20] @Sawamura     You're in good hands! [09:23] @Yui     But wouldn't they know our quirks, too? [09:27] @Yui     We're all on the same team. [09:30] @Sawamura     O-Okay, let's take a breath and calm down. [09:34] @Yui     A breath? [09:36] @Sawamura     It's the best thing to do in a pinch! [09:38] @Sawamura     In... [09:40] @Yui     In... [09:41] @Sawamura     and out... [09:42] @Yui     and out... SIGN    May 1st SIGN    Practice Field A     Batting Drills SIGN    Kawakami-Ono     One Out, Runner on First SIGN    Batter      Kanemaru SIGN    Runner      Aso [09:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'd like you to pitch outside to the batters [10:00] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     who have a hard time     hitting the ball the other way. [10:03] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     It can be any pitch you like. [10:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Throw whatever you think     would be hard to hit. [10:09] int_Kawakami     Only to the outside. [10:12] int_Ono     It's a tall order, but let's use     as many variations as we can. [10:22] _Umpire     Strike! [10:24] @Sawamura     What's wrong, batter? [10:26] @Sawamura     If you let strikes go by,     the runner can't advance! [10:30] int_Aso     That makes the count 2–2. [10:32] int_Aso     If they're gonna try to finish     it with a breaking ball... [10:35] Yamaguchi     Steal! [10:40] _Player     Oh, yeah! A strike-out double play! [10:42] _Player     Way to get the out after he ran like that! [10:45] @Sawamura     That was a ball! [10:47] @Sawamura     If you're gonna swing, you'd better     make contact at least! [10:51] Kanemaru     I can't say he's wrong. [10:54] @Sawamura     Nori-senpai, nice pitch! [10:56] @Sawamura     Ono-senpai, that was awesome! [10:58] @int_Yui     Wow, even though they're     limited to outside pitches, [11:03] @int_Yui     they stay just inside the strike zone. [11:05] @int_Yui     After they had two strikes, [11:07] @int_Yui     they used a slider wide of     the strike zone as a ball. [11:10] @int_Yui     They used fastballs and breaking balls     to get the better of the batter. [11:14] @int_Yui     That's what a battery of third-years can do. [11:17] Ono     One out, runners on first and second! [11:20] Ochiai     Kawakami is looking good. [11:22] Ochiai     This is good practice for the batters, too. SIGN    Runner      Seki SIGN    Batter      Maezono [11:31] _Umpire     Ball! [11:36] @int_Yui     Unlike free batting, [11:41] @int_Yui     live practice shows who     has real batting prowess. [11:48] @int_Yuki     Team-oriented batting     that can adapt to any situation, [11:51] @int_Yuki     the perseverance to draw an at-bat out     to create a chance, [11:54] @int_Yuki     and the ability to pressurize     the opposition pitcher. [11:57] @int_Yui     That's what it takes to     bat on the first string. [12:02] _Umpire     Ball four! [12:03] Kishima     Yeah! [12:05] Ono     One out, runners on first and second! SIGN    Batter      Takatsu [12:10] @Sawamura     Okay, I'm gonna run! Here I go! SIGN    Runner      Sawamura [12:15] @int_Takatsu     To stay on the first string, [12:19] @int_Takatsu     I need the team to rely on me! [12:24] @Sawamura     Nice, Takatsu! [12:25] @Takatsu     Yeah! [12:26] _Player     Near-center field! [12:28] Ochiai     That was a bold step-in. [12:31] Ochiai     He may have more guts that     I gave him credit for. [12:35] @Kuramochi     Takatsu, eh? It felt good     to watch that swing. [12:40] @Takatsu     Yeah! [12:42] @Tojo     Takatsu is trying to stand out. [12:46] Ono     Runner on first! SIGN    Fielders Switched SIGN    Furuya-Ono Battery [12:56] Ochiai     Did you tell him to pitch     to the outside, too? [12:59] @Kataoka     Yes. If he can learn to direct     his potent pitches, [13:03] @Kataoka     that alone will prove an asset. [13:05] Ochiai     I see. [13:07] int_Ochiai     Still, though, he's very tense. [13:11] @int_Okumura     He's forcing it more than in the bullpen. [13:14] @int_Miyuki     His balance is off in the stretch, too. [13:17] @int_Miyuki     His weight isn't where it needs to be. [13:24] @Furuya     One out. [13:29] @Furuya     One out! [13:32] Ono     Furuya... [13:34] @int_Yui     Furuya-san... [13:35] @Sawamura     Say it louder! [13:37] @Sawamura     One out! [13:39] @int_Furuya     I'll do what I can, one thing at a time. [13:46] Yamaguchi     Steal! [13:57] Ono     Nice pitch, Furuya! [13:59] int_Ono     Limiting where the pitches     go keeps things simple. [14:04] Ono     Two outs, runners on first and second! [14:10] @int_Miyuki     When he's good, his pitches are untouchable,     but otherwise they're terrible. [14:15] @int_Miyuki     That kind of inconsistency     is deadly in a tournament. [14:21] @int_Miyuki     The ace is the one who pitches to win,     even if he's off his game. [14:29] @int_Miyuki     It's a challenge he'll have to     overcome to become a true ace. [14:42] @Maezono     He doesn't normally practice batting with us. [14:47] @Kominato     Yeah. [14:57] @Okumura     Want to call it a day? [14:59] @Furuya     Thanks. [15:01] @Okumura     You really are pitching better in the bullpen. [15:04] @Furuya     Yeah. [15:11] Kukki     This team sure practices a lot. [15:14] Asada     Yeah. [15:15] Asada     The third-years always stay until the end. [15:25] @Sawamura     My day's not complete until I run with this! [15:31] Kukki     A floating ring?! No, it's... [15:34] Asada     A-A tire! [15:36] @Sawamura     Hey, Yui, catch for me when I     pitch in the bullpen tomorrow. [15:41] @Yui     Yes, sir! [15:43] @Yui     Is everyone going to Miyuki-senpai's     room again tonight? [15:46] @Sawamura     No, it's his night to help me practice! [15:51] @Yui     You look quite happy about it. [15:54] @Sawamura     The captain almost never     willingly practices with others! [16:21] @Miyuki     Can you wait a little     longer while I clean up? [16:29] @Miyuki     Sorry to keep you waiting, Sawamura. [16:32] @Miyuki     Let's get to it. [16:34] @Miyuki     The sun's down, so we'll use     the indoor practice field, okay? [16:40] @Sawamura     Are you sure about this? [16:42] @Miyuki     About what? [16:45] @Sawamura     They're still practicing. [16:52] @Miyuki     What's that? You don't     want to throw the numbers? [16:55] @Sawamura     Of course I do! [16:57] @Miyuki     There's your answer! So... [16:59] @Sawamura     I mean, you were practicing hard for once. [17:02] @Miyuki     What the heck? [17:05] @Miyuki     I was planning to go all-out with the signs     during the Golden Week practice games. [17:12] @Miyuki     We need to use them in a real game. [17:15] @Miyuki     I want to know which pitches     are good enough to use. [17:19] @Sawamura     In that case, let's do it! [17:20] @Miyuki     Seriously, what is with you tonight? [17:23] @Miyuki     What number do you want to go up to? [17:24] @Sawamura     All of them, if possible! [17:25] @Miyuki     How ambitious. [17:27] @Sawamura     Please! [17:29] @Kominato     They're going to practice the numbers. [17:33] @Kominato     Miyuki-senpai sure is busy.     He's got his own practice, too. [17:39] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We can't let him outshine us like this. [17:42] @Maezono     That's not it. [17:44] @Maezono     He's steeled his resolve, too. [17:48] @Sawamura     You shook your head a little     too much at Yui's signs. [17:51] @Sawamura     Huh? Did I? [17:53] @Miyuki     Yeah, you did. [17:54] @Sawamura     Did it look that way? [17:56] @Miyuki     Yui volunteered to catch for you, you know? [18:00] @Miyuki     Did you explain the reason to him? [18:01] @Sawamura     Of course I did! [18:02] @Miyuki     Are you sure? [19:05] @Miyuki     Too wide! [19:07] @Miyuki     No one's gonna swing at that! [19:10] @Miyuki     Number 6 next! [19:18] @Kataoka     Continue. [19:22] @Sawamura     Yes, boss! [19:24] @Miyuki     Number 6! [19:26] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [19:31] @Miyuki     Number 11! [19:36] @Miyuki     He's got up to Number 7     pretty well under control. [19:40] @Miyuki     Any higher and he gets less consistent. [19:46] @Miyuki     There are a lot of incomplete numbers, [19:49] @Miyuki     but what Sawamura showed off most     in the last game [19:54] @Miyuki     were his concentration on the mound     and his increased ball control. [19:59] @Miyuki     In order to pitch deep into the game, [20:01] @Miyuki     he needs breaking balls     that can alter the hitters' eyeline. [20:06] @Miyuki     I'm not sure how much he can do     with just the pitches up to Number 7. [20:11] @Miyuki     I'd like to try them out on     a nationally-ranked team. [20:21] @Miyuki     Number 7 next! The improved cutter! [20:32] @int_Sawamura     Bore a hole into the     right-handed batter's chest! [20:46] int_Ono     It breaks that much     at the same speed as a fastball. [20:50] int_Ono     That pitch is crazy. [20:53] int_Ono     If he can throw that anytime he wants... [20:57] @Kataoka     That's enough for today. [20:59] @Sawamura     Huh? [21:00] @Sawamura     We were just getting started! [21:02] @Sawamura     Boss, please watch some more of my pitches! [21:05] @Kataoka     I've seen enough. [21:08] @Kataoka     You're starting for the practice game     against Hakuryu in three days, [21:13] @Kataoka     Sawamura. [21:19] @Sawamura     Wait, in three days? [21:21] @Sawamura     Golden Week starts in two days, right? [21:23] @Sawamura     Don't I get to pitch that day? [21:26] @Sawamura     We have a doubleheader that day, don't we? [21:28] @Kataoka     You won't be playing the first day. [21:30] @Sawamura     Why? Why do I have to wait three days?! [21:33] @Sawamura     What am I gonna do for three days?! [21:35] @int_Miyuki     He's chosen Sawamura     to start against Hakuryu, [21:39] @int_Miyuki     the strongest team out of     all our practice games? [21:45] @Kataoka     A number of press outlets will be there. [21:48] @Kataoka     Make sure you condition yourself and     take the mound in the best shape possible. [22:00] @Sawamura     Hakuryu? Hakuryu... [22:02] @Sawamura     Where is Hakuryu from again? [22:04] @Miyuki     Hakuryu's from Gunma.     They were in the Invitational. [22:06] @Sawamura     Huh? The Invitational? [22:08] @Miyuki     You shouldn't be surprised by that! [22:10] @Sawamura     In three days?! SIGN    "Chosen" [22:16] @Miyuki     "Chosen." [23:49] @Maezono     We'll score enough runs that you     pitchers won't have to worry. [23:53] @Miyuki     Hakuryu is the strongest team we play     during the Golden Week away series. [23:57] @Miyuki     Just the fact that you're starting that game     shows they have high hopes in you. [24:02] @Miyuki     Tomorrow, I'm only gonna focus on     helping you pitch your best. [24:07] @Sawamura     I've wanted his acknowledgment... [24:09] @Sawamura     Wanted to make him acknowledge me! [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "One Pitch, One Second." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "One Pitch, One Second" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 23 - One Pitch, One Second Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Yui     You look quite happy about it. [00:07] @Sawamura     The captain almost never     willingly practices with others! [00:28] @Kataoka     You're starting for the practice game     against Hakuryu in three days, [00:33] @Kataoka     Sawamura. [00:38] @Kataoka     You won't be playing the first day. [00:40] @Sawamura     Why? Why do I have to wait three days?! [00:42] @Sawamura     What am I gonna do for three days?! [00:45] @int_Miyuki     He's chosen Sawamura     to start against Hakuryu, [00:48] @int_Miyuki     the strongest team out of     all our practice games? [00:54] @Kataoka     A number of press outlets will be there. [00:58] @Kataoka     Make sure you condition yourself and     take the mound in the best shape possible. SIGN    May 3rd      Osaka SIGN    Osaka Kiryu High School     Practice Field     Komadai Fujimaki – Osaka Kiryu     (South Hokkaido) (Osaka) [02:48] _Fan     The stands are packed. [02:49] _Fan     Where'd all these people come from? SIGN    Osaka Kiryu          Komadai Fujimaki [02:52] _Coach     I'm intrigued by his eyes. SIGN    Osaka Kiryu High School Coach      Takahiro Matsumoto [03:01] _Coach     This team has all the momentum right now. [03:04] _Coach     I hope they can light a fire     under our players. SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki Coach      Kozo Nitta [03:12] _Player     They'll be swinging. [03:13] _Player     Let's go, Masamune! SIGN    Aichi SIGN    Seiho High School     Practice Field     Inashiro Industrial – Seiho     (West Tokyo) (Aichi) SIGN    Seiho High School Coach      Yu Nishidera [03:30] Narrator     Golden Week. [03:32] Narrator     It's a time for high school players     to have practice games [03:37] Narrator     in preparation for the summer tournament. SIGN    Kumamoto SIGN    Yoshinaga — Shogakukan     (Tokushima) (Kumamoto) [04:14] _Fan     That's number 47! [04:18] Narrator     Teams travel far and wide for the chance     to play against powerhouse schools. SIGN    Miyagi [04:25] Narrator     As a result, fans in many regions get     to see some interesting matchups. SIGN    Yamamori Academy — Ikuei     (Yamanashi) (Miyagi) SIGN    Saitama Municipal Urawa Baseball Field SIGN    Saitama SIGN    Seido — Yamaga     (West Tokyo) (Saitama) [05:00] @Sawamura     Yeah, nice power! [05:03] @Sawamura     Furuya's signature pitching! [05:06] @Sawamura     But how long can he keep it up? [05:11] Ota     How many strikeouts was that? [05:13] Sachiko     Eight. [05:14] int_Ota     I don't think anyone will     get a hit off Furuya today. [05:17] int_Ota     He's doing much better. [05:20] Takashima     He's still not doing well. [05:22] @Kataoka     Yeah. [05:24] @Kataoka     They're just erratic enough that     the batters aren't hitting them, [05:27] @Kataoka     but they're too high. [05:29] Takashima     No team at Koshien Stadium     will swing at pitches like that. [05:37] Takashima     Hopefully he can find a     way to address it soon. [05:48] _Umpire     Ball. [05:52] _Fan     Three balls again. [05:54] _Fan     He's throwing a lot of pitches today. [05:56] _Fan     What's wrong, Masamune Hongo? [05:58] _Fan     Not feeling well? [06:00] _Fan     The batters are just seeing     right through him. [06:03] _Fan     Nah, his pitches just don't     have any speed on them. [06:05] _Fan     He hasn't given up any runs, but... [06:08] _Player     Let's see what you've got! [06:10] _Player     Two outs! [06:12] int_Coach     They're playing as soon as they got here. [06:16] int_Coach     I know they must be tired after the long trip, [06:18] int_Coach     but I thought his pitches     would be good, at least. [06:23] int_Player     They aren't going to swing at those. [06:26] int_Player     The reason is obvious. [06:28] int_Player     We haven't been practicing     with a ball lately. [06:38] (Flashback) fb_Coach     What's that cowardly look in your eyes? [06:41] _Sign     Komadai Fujimaki [06:49] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Got your heads in the clouds. [06:51] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Acting like you're hot stuff     just because you won the Invitational. [06:56] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Your defense is snappy,     but lacking in substance. [06:59] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You hit however you want. [07:05] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Is that how a team that wants to win     in the spring and summer practices? [07:16] (Flashback) fb_Coach     It's laughable. [07:18] (Flashback) fb_Coach     The way you're playing,     you won't even make it to Koshien Stadium. [07:23] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You'll practice without any balls.     Do whatever you want. [07:33] int_Hongo     Damn that old man... [07:35] int_Hongo     You think I'm acting like I'm hot stuff? [07:39] int_Hongo     You think I'm self-satisfied? [07:56] int_Player     What's with this guy? [07:57] int_Player     He's shifting up a gear. [08:00] int_Player     I'm game. [08:03] int_Hongo     This isn't enough! [08:09] _Fan     Three fastballs. [08:13] int_Hongo     If you've got anyone who     can stop us, bring them out! SIGN    Saitama Municipal Urawa Baseball Field SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamaga [09:01] @int_Maezono     Furuya... [09:04] @int_Maezono     We're gonna keep scoring and relieve     some of the pressure on you pitchers. [09:12] @int_Maezono     Isn't that right, Miyuki? [09:15] @int_Maezono     We third-years... [09:20] @int_Maezono     have to lead the team forward! [09:26] _All     Yeah! [09:29] @int_Kominato     Zono-san... [09:31] @Maezono     Oh, yeah! SIGN    Oh, yeah! [09:33] @Kanemaru     Wow, the third-years are looking good! [09:38] ---     Their mindset going into games is intense! [09:45] @Sawamura     Damn... [09:48] @Sawamura     I wanna be on that mound. [09:52] @int_Sawamura     Tomorrow can't come soon enough! SIGN    Seido High School     Practice Field A     Seido – Keishu     (West Tokyo) (Kanagawa) [10:13] @Asada     Yes! [10:16] _Player     Yeah! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Ikuei [10:23] _Player     Damn, Seido's good. [10:26] _Player     This is their second string. [10:28] _Player     Those three guys who came out     in the fifth inning are all first-years. [10:32] _Player     Really? [10:35] @int_Ochiai     The players who know their role     are easy to utilize. [10:39] @int_Ochiai     It's better for them to play in the second     string than warm the first-string bench. [10:47] @int_Ochiai     The longer they're on the second string,     the more I'll influence them, though. [10:54] @int_Ochiai     I wonder what that will mean for the team. [11:03] int_Ayano     He hasn't given a single sign. SIGN    Aichi [11:09] _Coach     Well, I was amazed. [11:11] _Coach     Narumiya-kun seemed really calm out there. SIGN    Mei Narumiya SIGN    5 innings 84 pitches 4 hits allowed      0 walks 7 strikeouts 0 runs allowed [11:14] _Coach     He's powered up even more. He got us good. [11:19] _Coach     He was only pitching five innings today,     so he could go all out. [11:23] _Coach     Your batters hung on well,     so he was quite frustrated. [11:27] _Coach     Not at all. We'll combine what you gave     us this year and last, and pay you back. SIGN    Seiho          Inashiro SIGN    W Narumiya – Hirano L Kunieda – Akanishi – Mori [11:34] _Coach     At Koshien Stadium. [11:36] _Coach     Yes, at Koshien Stadium. SIGN    Osaka SIGN    Osaka Kiryu SIGN    Komadai Fujimaki [11:45] _Coach     Well, you got us. [11:48] _Coach     We just got lucky at the end. [11:51] _Coach     You must have been tired from the trip. [11:53] _Coach     Honestly, I'm pretty upset. [11:55] _Coach     I think you got our team pretty fired up. [11:58] _Coach     You aren't slacking off after     winning the Invitational at all. [12:02] _Coach     You'll be even more intimidating     come the summer. [12:05] _Coach     Your team has fired ours up as well. [12:09] _Coach     You had us researched inside and out, [12:11] _Coach     so it was well worth coming to Osaka. [12:14] _Coach     I'm glad to hear it. [12:17] int_Coach     Pigheaded old man. [12:19] int_Coach     Damned tanuki. SIGN    Masamune Hongo SIGN    6 2/3 innings 118 pitches 4 hits allowed      2 walks 7 strikeouts 2 runs allowed [12:24] _Player     Hongo! [12:26] _Player     We'll have a rematch at Koshien Stadium! [12:28] _Player     This time, we'll crush you! SIGN    Ignore [12:36] _Player     Okay, that does it! We'll make you cry! [12:37] _Player     You'll be crying! [12:39] _Player     We'll settle this at Koshien Stadium! [12:40] _Sign     Captains' Meeting [12:40] _Player     Sorry, that's just how he is. [12:43] _Player     They shouldn't get so worked up. [12:45] _Player     Where are you playing tomorrow? [12:46] _Player     Kyoto Daikoku. [12:48] _Player     Want to hear about their ace's quirks? [12:51] Narrator     In this period before the summer qualifiers, [12:54] Narrator     each team obsesses over     not only wins and losses, SIGN    Saitama [12:58] Narrator     but also individual performances     and the flow of each game. SIGN    Seido          Yamaga [12:58] _Sign     W Furuya – Kawashima L Haranishi – Fujimoto – Miyamoto SIGN    Satoru Furuya SIGN    7 innings 94 pitches 3 hits allowed      2 walks 10 strikeouts 1 run allowed SIGN    Game 2     Seido — Daido     (West Tokyo) (Saitama) [13:11] Narrator     Players in good form, [13:14] Narrator     players in bad form, [13:17] Narrator     and players who show     more growth than expected. [13:21] Narrator     They take a close look at each player's state SIGN    Seido SIGN    Daido [13:24] Narrator     and seek to bring out     the absolute best in their current roster. [13:31] Narrator     The key is to strike a balance [13:34] Narrator     between their trust in individual players     and their goal to improve the entire team. SIGN    Norifumi Kawakami SIGN    9 innings 125 pitches 7 hits allowed      1 walk 3 strikeouts 2 runs allowed SIGN    Seido          Daido SIGN    W Kawakami L Ichiharu Uchida SIGN    May 4th SIGN    Gunma SIGN    Maebashi Municipal Baseball Stadium SIGN    Hakuryu High School (third-year)      Soichiro Mima [14:10] Narrator     For Sawamura, who wants to become the ace, [14:13] Narrator     this game will be a great opportunity. [14:21] Kukki     The main team is in Gunma today, right? [14:23] @Seto     They're playing Hakuryu.     That's gonna be interesting. [14:27] Kukki     Sawamura-senpai is starting, right? [14:29] @Asada     Yeah, but he was complaining about     having to wait until the second day. [14:34] @Seto     I wish I could see it! [14:36] @Seto     Masashi got out four times     and Yui didn't even get to play. [14:39] Kukki     What're you so happy about? [14:41] @Seto     We're the second string, but we get to play. [14:43] @Seto     We may be the lucky ones. [14:45] Kukki     And you're even starting today, Okumura. [14:49] @Okumura     In a game, there is no first string,     second string, or class year. [14:54] @Okumura     You just focus on defeating your opponent. [15:09] Kukki     Yeah, got that right! [15:10] Kukki     Focus on eating that opponent     you've got there. [15:13] @Okumura     Don't laugh. [15:14] @Asada     Look, Okumura-kun,     I'm still on my first bowl! [15:17] @Seto     Don't push yourself too hard, Koshu. [15:24] _Reporter     There's a lot of people here. [15:26] _Reporter     You're here, too? [15:28] _Reporter     Both teams were contenders to win     the Invitational, after all. [15:33] _Fan     A team with an average     baserunning time of 4.1 seconds, [15:36] _Fan     Gunma's Hakuryu High School     will give the other team [15:40] _Fan     a fast-paced game that tests their defense. SIGN    Hakuryu High School Coach      Kotaro Sasaki [15:43] _Fan     Coach Sasaki and his stopwatch     have become a regular fixture. [15:47] _Fan     So if a player takes more than 4.2     seconds to reach first base twice, [15:51] _Fan     he'll take them out of the game? [15:52] _Fan     Yeah! [15:53] _Fan     Mima-kun was a track athlete and     they brought in his father to coach. [15:58] _Fan     When he joined the team, he gave     the players muscle and blood tests. [16:03] _Fan     Wow! [16:05] _Fan     There's only one thing that     would make this game better... [16:08] _Both     Small ball versus the monster pitcher. [16:10] _Fan     Why isn't Furuya starting? [16:12] _Fan     He pitched in Saitama yesterday. [16:14] _Fan     Maybe he'll come out in the second half. [16:16] _Fan     Their southpaw Sawamura is starting. [16:19] _Fan     Did he pitch at Koshien Stadium? [16:21] _Fan     I think I remember him falling flat. [16:28] _Coach     We've been dealing with changes in     our team since the invitational, too. [16:33] _Coach     There is probably a reason     Furuya-kun isn't pitching. [16:37] _Coach     He had a good match pitching     against Masamune Hongo, [16:42] _Coach     but this team has another key player. [16:46] _Coach     The catcher with an 80 percent caught     stealing percentage at Koshien Stadium, [16:49] _Coach     considered by many to be the best     current catcher in high school baseball, [16:53] _Coach     Kazuya Miyuki. [16:58] Mima     That analysis is flawed. [17:02] Mima     He didn't face us at Koshien Stadium. [17:09] _Coach     Baseball has become a battle     of intelligence gathering. [17:12] _Coach     Practically no team faces an opponent     without knowing their strengths. SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido [17:17] int_Coach     The more they focus on our running game, [17:21] int_Coach     the more control we'll have over the game     before it even begins. [17:27] int_Coach     The best catcher currently playing. [17:30] int_Coach     Are his skills the real deal? [17:33] int_Coach     Let's play our way and see. SIGN    Batting First, Shortstop     Kuramochi SIGN    Batting First, Shortstop     Kujo SIGN    Batting Second,     Second Baseman     Kominato SIGN    Batting Second,     Left Fielder     Miyao SIGN    Batting Third,     Right Fielder     Shirasu SIGN    Batting Third,     Center Fielder     Mima SIGN    Batting Fourth, Catcher     Miyuki SIGN    Batting Fourth,     First Baseman     Kitaooji SIGN    Batting Fifth,     First Baseman     Maezono SIGN    Batting Fifth, Catcher     Ito SIGN    Batting Sixth,     Left Fielder     Furuya SIGN    Batting Sixth,     Third Baseman     Honda SIGN    Batting Seventh,     Center Fielder     Tojo SIGN    Batting Seventh,     Right Fielder     Igarashi SIGN    Batting Eighth,     Third Baseman     Kanemaru SIGN    Batting Eighth, Pitcher     Ono SIGN    Batting Ninth,     Second Baseman     Urushibara SIGN    Batting Ninth, Pitcher SIGN    Sawamura [18:17] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Whoa! SIGN    Previous night [18:18] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     They run here? [18:20] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Isn't that reckless? [18:21] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     No, it's borderline. [18:23] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     This team expertly straddles the line     between safe and reckless, [18:27] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     which is why they're so intimidating. [18:31] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Hey, do you realize what it means     that you're starting tomorrow? [18:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Hakuryu is the toughest team     we're playing during Golden Week. [18:41] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Just the fact that you're starting this game     shows they have high hopes in you. [18:52] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     High hopes? [18:55] (Flashback) @Kataoka     You saved me. [18:58] (Flashback) @Kataoka     Sorry. [19:00] (Flashback) @Kataoka     Good job shutting them down. [19:10] (Flashback) @Sawamura     If I pitch well in this game, [19:15] (Flashback) @Sawamura     can I become the ace? [19:23] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It's not that simple. [19:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You know that. [19:34] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We're striving to win a national title. [19:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Having more stable pitchers     gives us confidence. [19:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I will do everything I can to help     you pitch your best tomorrow. [19:49] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Just focus on taking down     every batter you face. [19:55] (Flashback) @int_Miyuki     The recognition you want will come naturally. [20:04] @int_Sawamura     Why did I go and say something like that? [20:07] @int_Sawamura     Am I an idiot? [20:09] @int_Sawamura     Just thinking about myself... [20:13] @int_Sawamura     Self-serving idiot! [20:16] @Okumura     So you really want that ace number. [20:21] @int_Sawamura     Stay outta my head, wolf boy! [20:24] @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura! [20:27] @int_Miyuki     One at a time. [20:31] _Player     Pitch your kind of game, Eijun-kun! [20:33] _Player     Doesn't mean you can screw up, okay? [20:40] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [20:42] @Sawamura     so please back me up! [20:45] _Player     Yeah! [20:46] _Player     We'll stop 'em! [20:47] ---     Go all out, Sawamura! [20:57] @int_Sawamura     I see. [20:59] @int_Sawamura     I've been given a big chance. [21:17] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you want to pitch, come see me. [21:22] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll do my best to help. [21:41] @int_Sawamura     I've wanted him to acknowledge me, [21:52] @int_Sawamura     wanted to make him acknowledge me! [21:59] _Umpire     Strike! [22:04] @int_Sawamura     I won't waste... [22:06] @int_Sawamura     one pitch or one second! SIGN    "One Pitch, One Second" [22:16] _Player     "One Pitch, One Second." [23:49] ---     He's got the flexible bat control     to pepper the entire field with hits, [23:52] ---     and he runs fifty meters in 5.8 seconds. [23:54] ---     A prodigious batter who even     the pros are keeping an eye on, [23:57] ---     his name is Soichiro Mima. [23:58] ---     If we can't stop him, a win won't come easy. [24:01] ---     The catcher can't stop a     stolen base by himself. [24:04] ---     The pitcher needs to cooperate, too. [24:06] ---     And he's shown he cares about his catcher. [24:08] ---     Did you teach him that? [24:10] ---     It wasn't teaching... [24:12] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Incomplete" [24:15] ---     "Incomplete." [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 24 - Incomplete Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     If I pitch well in this game, [00:09] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     can I become the ace? [00:14] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It's not that simple. [00:17] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You know that. [00:21] @int_Sawamura     Why did I go and say something like that? [00:25] @int_Sawamura     Am I an idiot? [00:27] @int_Sawamura     Just thinking about myself... [00:30] @int_Sawamura     Self-serving idiot! [00:33] @Miyuki     Sawamura! [00:36] @int_Miyuki     One at a time. [00:40] @int_Sawamura     I see. [00:42] @int_Sawamura     I've been given a big chance. [00:52] @int_Sawamura     I've wanted him to acknowledge me... [00:59] @int_Sawamura     wanted to make him acknowledge me! [01:06] _Umpire     Strike! [01:10] @int_Sawamura     I won't waste... [01:12] @int_Sawamura     one pitch or one second! SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido [02:57] _Umpire     Out! [02:59] @Sawamura     Yeah, Kuramochi-senpai! [03:01] @Sawamura     Nice, Cheetah! [03:03] @int_Maezono     We barely got him out? [03:04] @int_Kanemaru     These guys run fast. [03:07] @bg_Kanemaru     Nice play! [03:07] Kujo     I was trying to hit to center     field but swung late. [03:08] @bg_Kominato     Nice play, You-san! [03:10] Kujo     His pitches don't drop     as much as you'd think. [03:20] @int_Kominato     This team has really effective runners. [03:23] @int_Kominato     We don't want them to get on base. [03:25] @int_Kuramochi     We fielders need to get every out we can. [03:33] @int_Sawamura     You... [03:37] _Umpire     Ball! [03:38] @Yui     He's hitting fouls on purpose. [03:40] @Yuki     That could be trouble. [03:42] @int_Miyuki     We got the first batter out with two pitches, [03:45] @int_Miyuki     so I was hoping to get into a rhythm. [03:48] @int_Miyuki     Their batters are better than that. [03:52] @int_Miyuki     If we get mad and try to strike     him out, he'll keep hitting fouls. [03:57] @int_Miyuki     We need to use a slow pitch     to throw off his timing... [04:01] @int_Miyuki     and make him swing! [04:05] _Fan     Near right field! [04:06] _Fan     That's Hakuryu High School's first hit! [04:09] _Fan     There's a runner on base and     the third batter Mima is up! [04:13] @int_Miyuki     That was high. [04:15] @int_Sawamura     Sorry! [04:20] @int_Miyuki     Here he is. [04:28] @Sawamura     That's huge! That's a huge lead! [04:31] @Sawamura     You jerk! [04:33] @int_Miyuki     He's got the flexible bat control to     pepper the entire field with hits, [04:37] @int_Miyuki     and he runs fifty meters in 5.8 seconds. [04:41] @int_Miyuki     A prodigious batter who     even the pros are keeping an eye on, [04:44] @int_Miyuki     his name is Soichiro Mima. [04:47] @int_Miyuki     If we can't stop him, a win won't come easy. [04:53] @Sawamura     I'm not done! [04:58] int_Coach     He's persistent. [05:00] int_Coach     Miyao can get to second in 3.3 seconds. [05:04] int_Coach     At the Invitational, Kazuya Miyuki's throws     to second took 1.91 seconds on average. [05:10] int_Coach     To make up that 1.39 second     difference and steal a base, [05:13] int_Coach     we need to use the time that     the pitcher is in motion. [05:29] int_Coach     1.29 seconds. [05:30] int_Coach     Certainly not fast, but decent enough. [05:34] int_Coach     He wouldn't be starting against us otherwise. [05:40] int_Coach     Let's shake him up a bit. [05:43] @Maezono     Steal! [05:50] Yamaguchi     It's a hit and run! [05:55] @Kuramochi     Furuya, he's going for third! [06:00] @int_Furuya     You won't make it! [06:07] _Umpire     Safe! [06:18] _Fan     That's what I wanna see! [06:19] _Fan     They advanced to third from     a hit to near left field! [06:21] _Fan     Mima got to second like it was nothing! [06:24] _Fan     That was reckless baserunning. [06:26] _Fan     If Furuya's throw hadn't been high,     he would've been toast. [06:28] _Fan     It was worth the risk! [06:30] _Fan     Running like that is how     Hakuryu plays baseball! [06:33] @int_Miyuki     Instead of pulling the ball to right field     to help the team, [06:37] @int_Miyuki     he went with the pitch's direction     and hit it to the opposite field. [06:42] @int_Miyuki     His team must really trust his batting     if they let him do that. [06:48] _Fan     Runners on second and third!     Fourth batter Kitaooji is up! [06:51] _Fan     He can hit it or go for a squeeze play! [06:53] _Fan     They'll even run on a grounder! [06:55] _Fan     If the ball is put in play,     they'll score a run! [06:59] _Fan     The defense is under a lot of pressure! [07:02] _Reporter     A turning point in the very first inning. [07:05] int_Mine     There were more than a few pitchers     who couldn't handle [07:09] int_Mine     this team's running game in the Invitational. [07:12] int_Mine     How will Seido High School handle the     premier small-ball team in the country? [07:21] @int_Kuramochi     I love the tension! [07:25] @int_Miyuki     Runners on second and third. [07:27] @int_Miyuki     We're at a disadvantage, [07:30] @int_Miyuki     but it's nice that we can focus     exclusively on the batter. [07:50] @int_Miyuki     This is what I wanted. [07:52] @int_Miyuki     I wanted to see how well Sawamura [07:54] ---     could take on a national powerhouse     when he gets like this. [08:02] _Umpire     Strike! [08:06] _Umpire     Ball! [08:11] _Umpire     Foul! [08:13] _Fan     Two pitches inside,     then one low and away. [08:17] _Fan     Their battery likes their fastballs. [08:20] int_Coach     They have the audacity     to throw high and inside [08:22] int_Coach     when any fly ball to the outfield     will give us a run. [08:26] int_Coach     I applaud your fearlessness, Kazuya Miyuki. [08:29] @int_Miyuki     He wasn't tempted by the high inside pitch, [08:32] @int_Miyuki     but went after one low and away. [08:35] @int_Miyuki     He's trying to hit a grounder. [08:39] int_Kitaooji     His fastballs don't drop,     but he can throw changeups, too. [08:43] int_Kitaooji     I'd rather risk getting jammed     than swing and miss. [08:47] @int_Miyuki     He's the batter who follows Mima. [08:50] @int_Miyuki     He'll be hard to get out. [08:53] @int_Miyuki     Forcing pitches through won't work. [08:56] @int_Miyuki     But we don't want to give him     anything easy to hit. [09:04] @int_Miyuki     This is the first time     I've given a sign in the first inning. [09:12] @int_Miyuki     They won't be expecting this pitch. [09:15] @int_Miyuki     It doesn't need to be perfect. [09:18] @int_Miyuki     Swing your arm way through! [09:20] @int_Miyuki     We'll let the movement of the ball     overwhelm the batter! [09:27] int_Kitaooji     Right down the middle! [09:37] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [09:46] @Miyuki     Two outs! [09:47] @Sawamura     Two outs! [09:48] @Kanemaru     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [09:50] Yamaguchi     One more! [09:51] @Aso     Let's stop 'em, Sawamura! [09:52] Seki     Two outs! [09:55] @int_Yui     The improved cutter. [09:58] _Player     A fastball? Two-seamer? [10:00] _Player     I... don't know. [10:02] _Player     I thought it was a fastball, [10:05] _Player     but then it disappeared. [10:14] _Fan     Low and away on the first pitch!     Looking good! [10:16] _Fan     He looks awfully calm when     there's a runner on third. [10:19] _Fan     The Hakuryu batters are     just getting warmed up! [10:22] _Fan     Mima's on second base! [10:24] _Fan     If it gets to the outfield,     we'll get two runs! [10:26] @int_Kuramochi     We've got two outs, but no one on first. [10:29] @int_Kuramochi     Don't rush things. [10:34] @int_Miyuki     It's fine. Let's handle this carefully. [10:48] @Sawamura     Yeah! [10:52] _Fan     Th-They made it through unscathed! [10:54] _Fan     Two runners left stranded! [10:55] @Sawamura     Yes, yes! [10:57] _Fan     Hakuryu couldn't take the lead? [11:00] @Sawamura     Haruichi! [11:01] @Kominato     Eijun-kun! [11:03] @Sawamura     Yay! [11:05] Mima     It's a cutter. [11:07] Mima     I could see it from second base. [11:10] Mima     It suddenly broke close to home plate. [11:18] int_Coach     He can throw to all four corners and     maintain control on the mound in a pinch. [11:23] int_Coach     I thought he was just a reliever, [11:27] int_Coach     but there's more to that pitcher     than meets the eye. [11:33] @Kataoka     Their use of speed to pressurize the defense, [11:36] @Kataoka     and their clean, efficient slides. [11:38] @Kataoka     We can learn a lot from this game. [11:42] @Kataoka     Now it's our turn to pressure them. [11:46] _All     Yeah! [11:47] @Sawamura     Let's do it! SIGN    Bottom of the First [11:53] @int_Kuramochi     His screwballs can bore a hole     into right-handed batters, SIGN    Hakuryu High School Ace      Shintaro Ono [11:56] @int_Kuramochi     and he's got an incredibly     well-controlled low slider. [11:59] @int_Kuramochi     Their ace is a cool character who almost     never shows any emotion on the mound. [12:05] @int_Kuramochi     Once a pitcher like this settles into     a rhythm, he's almost untouchable. [12:15] @int_Kuramochi     Well, there's no point... [12:18] @int_Kuramochi     in waiting for a meatball! [12:20] @Kanemaru     He hit the first pitch! [12:22] @Sawamura     That's his brand of headbutt batting! [12:31] _Umpire     Safe! [12:32] _Fan     Hakuryu's getting upstaged at base running! [12:35] _Fan     That kid's fast! [12:40] @Sawamura     How do you like that, people of Gunma? [12:42] @Sawamura     Our cheetah is pretty fast! [12:44] @Sawamura     Yoichi Kuramochi! Remember that     name as you make your way home! [12:49] @Yui     Why's he saying that? [12:51] @Yuki     No idea. [12:52] @int_Kuramochi     This is the new team's batting order. [12:56] @int_Kuramochi     Now you have the chance to     give us the lead, Haruichi! [13:04] int_Mine     Kominato-kun is batting second     instead of third, [13:08] int_Mine     where Shirasu-kun is slotting in     after his recent hot streak. [13:12] int_Mine     It's an aggressive order designed to score     ahead of Miyuki, who teams will be wary of. [13:19] int_Mine     Even after losing in the spring tournament, [13:22] int_Mine     Coach Kataoka seems unafraid     of making changes. [13:36] _Umpire     Foul! [13:37] _Fan     That's the screwball he throws to righties! [13:39] _Fan     He throws some nasty pitches     with a cool look on his face! [13:43] int_Player     He's swinging late. [13:45] int_Player     Did he guess breaking ball? [13:47] @int_Kominato     Two inside screwballs. [13:49] @int_Kominato     Then the next one will most likely be... [13:52] @int_Kuramochi     I only got to show him one     of this guy's pitches. [13:56] @int_Kuramochi     But Haruichi is a tough one! [14:10] _Umpire     Ball! [14:11] int_Player     He calmly let it go. [14:13] int_Player     Does he know our sequence? [14:18] int_Player     He's got a wooden bat.     There's something about this batter. [14:26] int_Player     Give me one more outside fastball,     just inside the strike zone. [14:37] int_Player     Yes! [14:39] int_Player     Caught him looking— [14:46] _Fan     Down the first base line! [14:48] int_Player     How did he make contact so late? [14:51] int_Player     He wasn't swinging late. He was     waiting for it to be right by his chest. [14:57] _Fan     The second-base runner has made it home! [15:01] _Fan     Second batter Kominato     hits an RBI double to take the lead! [15:04] _All     Yeah! [15:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     I'm not as tall or strong as the others, [15:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     but batting isn't just about power. [15:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Getting big hits when they don't want me to, [15:23] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     fouling off strikeout pitches, [15:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     and never swinging at balls... [15:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     I want to be a batter that pitchers     are afraid to face in a pinch. [15:38] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Pitchers hate when you     keep hitting foul balls. [15:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Especially in the summer. [15:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     What is it? [15:47] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Just thinking that you two     are brothers, all right. [15:51] Takashima     We haven't had a consistent two-hole, [15:55] Takashima     but with Maezono-kun and     Shirasu-kun improving, [15:58] Takashima     this batting order may be the most balanced. [16:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Second? [16:09] @Kataoka     He'd been batting third for ages. [16:12] @Kataoka     I'm sure he's not too pleased with this. [16:19] @Sawamura     Haruichi, nice batting! [16:21] @Sawamura     I knew you had it in you! [16:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Second? Am I not good enough to bat third? [16:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Is that what you're saying? [16:42] @int_Kominato     Those two have improved so quickly... [16:46] @int_Kominato     But I'm not gonna let them leave me behind! [16:54] _All     Yeah! [17:03] _Fan     Nice, Mima! [17:03] bg_All     Mima! Mima! [17:04] int_Player     He swung at the first pitch, too. [17:06] @Miyuki     He caught that, eh? [17:17] int_Player     The captain and cleanup,     the core of their team... [17:21] int_Coach     First base is open. [17:23] int_Coach     We don't need to push too hard, [17:25] int_Coach     however... [17:30] int_Coach     we must not hesitate. [17:35] int_Coach     Giving up a walk because we hesitated is     not the same as one when we are attacking. [17:40] int_Coach     It will affect the next batter as well. [17:48] _Umpire     Strike! [17:50] _Fan     Painting the black inside and out! [17:52] _Fan     Look at that precision! [17:55] _Fan     He's got just as much control     as the Seido pitcher! [17:59] int_Coach     One ball, two strikes. [18:01] int_Coach     We have three balls to work with. [18:04] int_Coach     The count favors the pitcher. [18:07] int_Coach     Momentum is on our side,     because we were aggressive. [18:11] @int_Miyuki     Will he throw low sliders? [18:14] @int_Miyuki     Or will it be a waste pitch outside? [18:19] @int_Miyuki     It's high. Is he baiting me? [18:21] @int_Miyuki     No, it's in the zone! [18:29] @int_Miyuki     He got me. [18:31] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [18:33] @int_Miyuki     The best fastball he's thrown all day. [18:37] @Kanemaru     Damn, not Miyuki-senpai. SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the Third Inning SIGN    No outs, runner on first [18:59] _Umpire     Strike! [19:00] int_Player     That look just now... [19:19] int_Player     Now a different pickoff move. [19:22] int_Player     He's a skilled pitcher. [19:24] int_Coach     How impudent. [19:26] int_Coach     Kujo is one of the top     two runners on our team. [19:30] int_Coach     I've trusted him with the green light. [19:35] @int_Sawamura     His lead's smaller now. [19:38] @Maezono     Steal! [19:46] _Umpire     Out! [19:50] _Fan     There's Kazuya Miyuki's rocket arm! [19:53] _Fan     That was a nice throw. [19:58] int_Coach     1.18 seconds. [20:00] int_Coach     He's going through the stretch faster. [20:03] @int_Sawamura     Right over the base! [20:05] @int_Sawamura     That was a great throw! [20:07] @int_Miyuki     You did such a good job     pinning the runner down, [20:10] @int_Miyuki     I had to nail him. [20:15] @int_Miyuki     No more runners. [20:35] _Umpire     Out! [20:38] @int_Miyuki     Yeah, that location was fine. [20:44] Takashima     Throwing a changeup to the batter     who hit one in his last at-bat... [20:49] Takashima     Miyuki-kun is being unusually bold     with his pitch calling, isn't he? [20:53] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [20:55] @Kominato     Two outs! [20:57] @Sawamura     Two outs! [20:59] @Maezono     Two outs! [21:00] Mima     The catcher can't stop a     stolen base by himself. [21:03] Mima     The pitcher needs to cooperate, too. [21:07] Mima     And he's shown he cares about his catcher. [21:11] Mima     Did you drill that into him? [21:16] @int_Miyuki     Drill it in? Please. [21:22] @int_Miyuki     He's still nowhere near complete! [21:27] _Umpire     Strike! [21:33] _Umpire     Ball! [21:35] @int_Miyuki     And since he's incomplete, [21:39] @int_Miyuki     that means he can still     grow an incredible amount. [21:54] @int_Miyuki     Playing this game... [21:57] ---     will undoubtedly... [21:59] @int_Miyuki     make him stronger. [22:03] @Sawamura     Yeah! [22:06] @int_Miyuki     That's how Sawamura is now! SIGN    "Incomplete" [22:16] @Miyuki     "Incomplete." [23:49] Coach     He throws unique pitches to all four corners [23:52] Coach     and stays in control on the mound     even with runners on base. [23:55] Coach     He doesn't seem to care     about our base running. [23:57] Coach     Let us acknowledge his skill as a pitcher. [23:59] @Sawamura     That's huge! [24:00] @Sawamura     That's the biggest lead yet! [24:03] @Miyuki     There's no reason to hold back. [24:04] @Miyuki     It's not every day you     face a batter like this. [24:07] @Miyuki     That's why it's worth it to hit him     with everything you've got! [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Unleashed" [24:15] @Sawamura     "Unleashed." [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 25 - Unleashed Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:12] int_Player     Now a different pickoff move. [00:15] int_Player     He's a skilled pitcher. [00:18] @int_Sawamura     His lead's smaller now. [00:22] @Maezono     Steal! [00:29] _Umpire     Out! [00:33] _Fan     There's Kazuya Miyuki's rocket arm! [00:36] _Fan     That was a nice throw. [00:42] int_Coach     1.18 seconds. [00:43] int_Coach     He's going through the stretch faster. [00:46] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [00:48] @Kominato     Two outs! [00:50] @Sawamura     Two outs! [00:52] @Maezono     Two outs! [00:53] Mima     The catcher can't stop a     stolen base by himself. [00:57] Mima     The pitcher needs to cooperate, too. [01:00] Mima     And he's shown he cares about his catcher. [01:04] Mima     Did you drill that into him? [01:09] @int_Miyuki     Drill it in? Please. [01:15] @int_Miyuki     He's still nowhere near complete! [01:20] _Umpire     Strike! [01:26] _Umpire     Ball! [01:28] @int_Miyuki     And since he's incomplete, [01:33] @int_Miyuki     that means he can still     grow an incredible amount. [01:47] @int_Miyuki     Playing this game... [01:50] @int_Miyuki     will undoubtedly... [01:52] @int_Miyuki     make him stronger. [01:55] @Sawamura     Yeah! [01:58] @int_Miyuki     That's how Sawamura is now! [03:33] _Fan     He took Mima down with a fastball! [03:36] _Fan     His pitching is limiting     Hakuryu's running game! [03:39] _Fan     He held them scoreless again! [03:45] @Kuramochi     Sawamura, you jerk! [03:48] @Kanemaru     Nice pitching! SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido [03:55] Narrator     Two talented pitchers who played in     the Invitational are facing each other [03:59] Narrator     as the match between Hakuryu High School     and Seido High School [04:03] Narrator     enters the bottom of the third inning. SIGN    Bottom of the Third     Two Outs, Runner on First [04:08] Narrator     After giving up the lead in the first inning,     Hakuryu's starting pitcher Ono [04:13] Narrator     has settled down and is holding     the Seido batters at bay. SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the Fourth     One Out, Runner on First [04:19] Narrator     Seido's starting pitcher Sawamura     is using his outstanding ball control [04:23] Narrator     to avoid giving Hakuryu any chances. [04:26] Narrator     Both pitchers have gone     blow-for-blow in the early innings. [04:33] @Sawamura     Yeah! [04:38] _Fan     Man, they're holding off Hakuryu! [04:41] _Fan     And it isn't even Furuya pitching! [04:42] _Fan     Who the heck is that pitcher? [04:44] @Sawamura     Kane! [04:45] @Kanemaru     Sawa! [04:46] @Tojo     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [04:59] int_Ito     He hit that pitch into fair territory... [05:03] int_Ito     And these guys are barely reacting     to the outside sliders. [05:07] int_Ito     Is that their strategy? [05:26] @int_Furuya     It's like my belly is on fire, [05:29] @int_Furuya     or like my blood is boiling. [05:33] @int_Furuya     This is the tension I can only feel [05:37] @int_Furuya     against a strong opponent. [05:45] @int_Furuya     I want to stand there! [05:51] @int_Furuya     On that mound! [05:55] @Yui     It hit the fence! [05:57] _Fan     That was a hard hit between the     right and center fielders! [05:58] _Fan     He's a monster! [06:00] _Fan     He's even a good batter! [06:05] _Fan     He's going for third! [06:06] _Fan     He's crazy! [06:09] _Fan     He's out! [06:13] _Umpire     Out! [06:14] _Umpire     Three outs! Change! [06:19] @Sawamura     Furuya, why are you letting     the other team influence you?! [06:23] @Sawamura     That was too greedy and reckless! [06:26] Takashima     That decision... [06:28] Takashima     It's like Furuya-kun's mind is racing. [06:36] @Sawamura     You're being overconfident     about your running! [06:38] @Kominato     Let's switch gears. [06:43] @Kataoka     Aso, you're on the field this inning! [06:59] Seki     See? [07:04] Aso     Okay! Let's go, guys! [07:07] Aso     I've got left field covered! [07:09] Yamaguchi     Wow, check out his scrub aura. [07:11] Seki     Yep. [07:23] @Kataoka     That was a big opening against a pitcher     we've struggled with since the first inning. [07:29] @Kataoka     Knowing how well this     team fields and throws, [07:31] @Kataoka     I don't know what you thought     you'd gain by pushing so hard. [07:38] @Kataoka     Day in and day out,     they've trained how to run bases [07:40] @Kataoka     and accurately assess the situation. [07:44] @Kataoka     Hakuryu does not run bases [07:46] @Kataoka     with all-or-nothing gambles like you did. [07:51] @Kataoka     There is no shortcut to glory. [07:56] @Kataoka     The team does not need plays that     mistake aggressiveness for arrogance. SIGN    Top of the Fifth [08:12] Higasa     Wow, Aso! [08:13] Seki     Yeah! [08:17] @Kuramochi     You were at the right place. [08:21] Aso     They didn't seem like they     could hit deep to left field. [08:24] Aso     I'm not just sitting on     the bench to look pretty! [08:27] @Sawamura     Nice, Aso-senpai! [08:30] Seki     See? He latches on to     some unusual things, right? [08:42] _Umpire     Out! [08:44] _All     Yeah! [08:47] int_Coach     Seven outside, four inside, two changeups. [08:52] int_Coach     The ball's speed at the beginning     and end of each pitch [08:55] int_Coach     and the difference in the rotational axis [08:57] int_Coach     changes very slightly. [08:59] _Fan     Hey, they're not just unable to run, [09:02] _Fan     they can't even get on base! [09:04] _Fan     That pitcher's flying through his innings. [09:07] @Sawamura     People of Gunma! [09:09] @Sawamura     This is Haruichi Kominato! [09:11] @Sawamura     Thanks for your support! [09:13] @Kominato     Knock that off! [09:14] _Fan     He's got a loud mouth, though. [09:16] @Yui     There he is,     calling for attention again. [09:19] Higasa     Sawamura! [09:20] Yamaguchi     Get back over here! [09:22] Seki     Yeah! SIGN    Hakuryu     Seido [09:39] _Umpire     Ball! [09:42] int_Ito     They really aren't swinging at the sliders. [09:46] int_Ito     Then we can pound the strike zone     with it to run up the count. [09:52] _Umpire     Strike! [09:54] @Sawamura     Kanemaru! [09:55] @Sawamura     More hips! [09:56] @Sawamura     Hit with your hips! [09:59] @Miyuki     They're starting to switch up their sequence. [10:03] @Miyuki     The battery probably thinks     we won't swing at any sliders. [10:12] @Kataoka     Then the time is right. [10:14] @Kataoka     We'll start swinging at     their sliders next inning. SIGN    Hakuryu     Seido [10:22] Coach     We've only had five hits so far in this game. [10:26] Coach     He throws unique pitches to all four corners [10:30] Coach     and stays in control on the mound,     even with runners on base. [10:34] Coach     He doesn't flinch at our base running.     Let us acknowledge his skill as a pitcher. [10:43] Coach     Given that, what can we do about him? [10:48] Coach     After the Invitational,     we've focused on improving our batting, [10:53] Coach     and developing a new brand of Hakuryu baseball     that takes our running game to another level. [11:00] @int_Sawamura     He's crowding the plate. [11:04] @int_Miyuki     He's using the long handle. [11:07] @int_Miyuki     And he's good at fouling pitches off. [11:10] @int_Miyuki     Is he trying to ignore the inside pitches     and wait for an outside pitch? [11:17] int_Coach     Start by making them think     about what you'll do, [11:21] int_Coach     all while keeping our strategy very simple. [11:27] int_Coach     Once the pitch you want comes... [11:30] int_Coach     give a decisive swing! [11:33] _Fan     Near right field! [11:38] int_Coach     Given your aggressive calls     in tight situations, [11:41] int_Coach     we knew you would ask for an inside pitch. [11:46] _Fan     There's a runner on first [11:48] _Fan     and Soichiro Mima is up to bat! [11:50] _Fan     Mima! Mima! [11:52] _Fan     Mima! Mima! [11:54] _Fan     Mima! Mima! [11:56] _Fan     Mima! Mima! [11:58] _Reporter     This is his third at-bat. [12:05] @Sawamura     That's huge! SIGN    That's huge! [12:06] @Sawamura     That's the biggest lead yet! SIGN    That's the biggest lead yet! [12:09] @Kominato     You're shouting too loud! [12:13] @int_Miyuki     Even this guy is crowding the plate. [12:16] @int_Miyuki     It looks like they're trying to rattle us     from the batter's box as well as the bases. [12:26] @int_Sawamura     With a runner on base? [12:27] @int_Sawamura     If he runs with that lead... [12:30] @int_Miyuki     Don't worry. [12:32] @int_Miyuki     Taking a lead that large     poses obvious risks. [12:36] @int_Miyuki     It's just a fake-out.     He'll run back to the base. [12:44] @int_Sawamura     He went back as soon as I moved. [12:50] _Umpire     Ball! [12:53] @int_Miyuki     An open stance. [12:55] @int_Miyuki     He's waiting for an inside pitch. [12:59] int_Coach     You knew the runner would go back     to the base and threw a changeup. [13:03] int_Coach     And you figured out     what pitch we're waiting for. [13:08] @int_Miyuki     Now, the next pitch... [13:27] @int_Miyuki     He's standing in his usual position. [13:31] _Player     That's the stance he doesn't normally use     because people say he's copying Ichiro. [13:36] _Player     He still ends up doing it     when he's extremely focused. [13:41] int_Coach     Soichiro, is your instinct telling you     to take this battery head-on? [13:48] @int_Miyuki     It would be easier for us if     he was batting for the team. [13:53] @int_Miyuki     I don't think the high inside pitch we     got him out with last time will work. [13:59] @int_Miyuki     If we sprinkle in the numbers with     fastballs to get him out of position... [14:12] _Umpire     Foul! [14:16] _Umpire     Foul! [14:24] _Umpire     Ball! [14:32] @int_Miyuki     He's staying perfectly balanced     even as we paint the corners. [14:37] @int_Miyuki     In that case... [14:43] @int_Miyuki     We don't need to hold back! [14:52] @int_Sawamura     Number 7! [14:54] @int_Sawamura     The improved cutter! [15:03] _Umpire     Foul! [15:07] @Yui     He made contact on the improved cutter! [15:15] @int_Sawamura     Oh, man! [15:19] @int_Sawamura     If the ball goes even halfway     too close, he'll knock it flying. [15:23] @int_Sawamura     He definitely will! [15:27] @Maezono     Looking good, Sawamura! [15:29] @Maezono     Stay aggressive! [15:31] @int_Sawamura     This guy's crazy! [15:35] _Umpire     Ball! [15:37] @int_Miyuki     You're forcing it. [15:39] @int_Miyuki     Stay calm. [15:43] @int_Miyuki     It's not every day you     face a batter like this. [15:47] @int_Miyuki     That's why it's worth it to hit him     with everything you've got! [16:01] @int_Miyuki     Half-hearted pitches won't     strike this guy out. [16:06] @int_Miyuki     It's a little premature to use     this pitch, but it's worth a try. [16:13] @int_Miyuki     Unleash Number 11, the splitter! [16:32] @Yui     The count is three balls, two strikes. [16:35] @Yui     The runner will make his move. [16:38] @Yui     We want to avoid the extra-base hit. [16:54] _Umpire     Ball four! [16:57] _Fan     Man, he got walked. [16:59] _Fan     Did Mima get the better of them? [17:01] _Fan     Now there are no outs,     with runners on first and second. [17:05] @int_Yui     What was that? [17:07] int_Coach     Did that pitch drop? [17:11] int_Coach     So there are more breaking balls     that pitcher hasn't thrown yet. [17:16] _Player     Was that a forkball? [17:17] Mima     Probably. [17:19] Mima     It looked like he was pinching it. [17:22] @int_Sawamura     Damn, I forced it. [17:24] @int_Sawamura     I was too eager to get a strike! [17:27] @Miyuki     Sawamura, next is the cleanup! [17:31] @int_Miyuki     We hadn't practiced that pitch much anyway. [17:33] @int_Miyuki     Don't worry about it. [17:37] @int_Miyuki     The long handle... [17:40] @int_Miyuki     Crowding the plate... [17:46] @int_Miyuki     This is the first pitch after a walk. [17:48] @int_Miyuki     He's going to be swinging. [17:51] @int_Miyuki     I want to see what he'll do. [17:53] @int_Miyuki     I don't need a strike. [17:57] @int_Sawamura     This is the first pitch after a walk... [18:00] @int_Sawamura     I can't throw a meatball. [18:03] @int_Miyuki     Let's start with a ball! [18:04] @int_Sawamura     Just on the edge! [18:08] @int_Miyuki     In the strike zone?! [18:12] _Fan     Near right field! [18:16] @Maezono     Back home! [18:24] _Umpire     Out! [18:31] Yamaguchi     Yeah! Nice, Shirasu! [18:33] Higasa     Yeah! [18:34] Yamaguchi     That guy can throw strikes from the outfield! [18:36] Yamaguchi     The white laser! [18:38] Higasa     A modest flex! [18:41] _Fan     The Seido fielders are good. [18:43] _Fan     They're well-trained. [18:45] _Fan     So is that batter.     He promptly moved up to second. [18:48] @Miyuki     My bad. I should have said I     wanted it further outside. [18:52] @Sawamura     Sorry, I was too eager for a strike. [18:56] @Miyuki     Runners on second and third. [18:58] @Miyuki     Let's switch gears. [18:59] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [19:01] @int_Kataoka     The third-base runner is Mima. [19:03] @int_Kataoka     He'll run on a grounder,     and they might try a squeeze play. [19:08] @int_Kataoka     Infielders, play in. [19:11] @int_Kataoka     Second base and shortstop, [19:12] @int_Kataoka     be ready to throw the ball home. [19:16] @int_Kataoka     Outfielders, don't let the     second-base runner make it home. [19:21] @Tojo     Sawamura, one out! [19:24] @int_Aso     Come on, let me show off! [19:27] @Kuramochi     Stay aggressive, Sawamura! [19:29] @Kominato     Make him hit it here! [19:30] bg_All     Keep it going, Sawamura! [19:32] bg_All     Eijun-kun! [19:34] @int_Sawamura     These guys have my back, [19:38] @int_Sawamura     so why am I still thinking     about that last play? [19:49] @int_Sawamura     What's important is the next pitch. [19:55] @int_Sawamura     One moment can decide the outcome. [20:01] Seki     The runners aren't moving! [20:02] Yamaguchi     They're doing a safety squeeze! [20:05] @int_Sawamura     One pitch can decide it! [20:10] _Umpire     Foul! [20:16] int_Ito     It's the middle innings, and his     pitches aren't slowing down. [20:19] int_Ito     They actually seem sharper. [20:22] @int_Miyuki     He's pitching without hesitation. [20:28] @int_Miyuki     He's choking up on the bat. [20:32] int_Ito     Ono is pitching so patiently. [20:35] int_Ito     I'm his partner, so I     want to get a run for him. [20:39] int_Ito     I want to get Mima home. [20:47] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Get a deeper knowledge of every play [20:50] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     and learn why you throw each pitch. [20:53] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's what I need from you. [21:04] _Fan     A tough to hit inside pitch! [21:06] _Fan     This battery is really aggressive! [21:08] @int_Yui     The more risk involved, the bolder they play. [21:11] @Kanemaru     Nice pitch! Looking good, Sawamura! [21:17] @int_Miyuki     He's focusing on the inside. [21:19] @int_Miyuki     We'll finish him with an outside pitch. [21:26] @int_Sawamura     I want to catch up. [21:29] @int_Sawamura     To help our team... [21:32] @int_Sawamura     achieve victory! [21:36] @int_Sawamura     I want to get closer... [21:40] @int_Sawamura     for the summer! [21:52] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    "Unleashed" [22:17] @Miyuki     "Unleashed." [23:49] @Sawamura     It's thrilling to go toe-to-toe     with a strong team like this. [23:54] @Furuya     It doesn't matter how well you     pitched if you lose the game. [23:57] @Furuya     If you lose, it's over. [23:59] @Sawamura     I don't want to let anyone take it. [24:01] @Sawamura     This is my place! [24:03] @Furuya     I won't let it end like this. [24:04] @Furuya     Even one day longer. [24:05] @Furuya     Longer than any other team. [24:07] @Furuya     I will fulfill my duty. [24:10] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "Beneath the Same Banner." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Beneath the Same Banner" [24:15] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 26 - Beneath the Same Banner Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Seido Practice Field A     Seido – Ichidai Sakurai     (West Tokyo) (East Tokyo) [00:18] _Umpire     Out! [00:23] _Player     The second baseman went to cover first base. [00:25] _Coach     That catcher again. [00:28] @Ochiai     Well played. [00:30] Kukki     When did they plan that out? [00:32] Kukki     I want in! [00:34] _Player     One out! [00:36] _Player     Nice, Okumura! SIGN    Sakurai          Seido [00:40] @int_Okumura     With the runner gone,     he's going to be swinging. [00:43] @int_Okumura     Let's keep the pitches low     and avoid any extra-base hits. [00:49] @int_Ochiai     I thought they'd give up some more runs. [00:53] @int_Ochiai     He's calling good timeouts at crucial moments [00:56] @int_Ochiai     and calling a good game for an older pitcher. [01:03] _Player     Nice, second! [01:05] _Player     Yeah! [01:06] _Player     Two outs! [01:07] _Player     Two outs! [01:10] @int_Ochiai     He has a strong arm,     stability behind the plate, [01:14] @int_Ochiai     and the leadership skills that will     make even the older boys follow him. [01:21] @int_Ochiai     Seto's support is an important part of that, [01:23] @int_Ochiai     but with the right training,     he could be the best catcher in Tokyo. [01:29] @int_Ochiai     He would be heavily influenced by me, though. SIGN    Gunma [03:10] _All     Yeah! [03:14] int_Ito     He swung at the first slider! [03:18] _Fan     Second-base runner Shirasu has made it home! [03:21] _Fan     There's the insurance run     Seido's been wanting! [03:24] Mine     Breathing life into a stale game     with a well-placed swing... [03:28] Mine     That's the job of the cleanup. [03:30] _Scout     I love how clutch that guy is. [03:33] _Scout     If he performs like that     at Koshien Stadium this summer, [03:35] _Scout     we'll have another powerhouse     to watch out for. [03:38] _Scout     Please, no. [03:41] @int_Miyuki     We need to press the battery     while they're confused. [03:46] _Player     Steal! [03:50] _Fan     A hit-and-run! [03:51] Yamaguchi     Zono hit to opposite field?! [03:59] Yamaguchi     Aso! [04:01] Aso     Yes, yes, yes! [04:08] @Yui     We made the battery think     we wouldn't swing at sliders, [04:13] @Yui     then hit it when they threw it     to run up the count. [04:16] @Yui     We don't get much playing time     in the first string, [04:16] _Sign     I want to play [04:19] @Yui     but we still learn a lot. [04:23] @Yui     Yeah, I want to play, too. SIGN    Hakuryu SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the Seventh [05:16] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:22] _Fan     All three pitches were his patented slider. [05:25] _Fan     Ono is getting worked up. [05:26] _Fan     Can you blame him? [05:28] _Fan     They still haven't scored     a single run against that pitcher. [05:32] @Sawamura     Damn it! Just barely missed! [05:35] @Kuramochi     You had your eye on the ball. [05:37] @Tojo     Nice swings! [05:38] ---     Not everyone could've swung on all three! [05:45] @int_Sawamura     I'm disappointed about striking out, but... [05:50] @int_Sawamura     There's something fun     about this disappointment. [05:58] @int_Sawamura     It's thrilling to be outplaying     such a strong opponent. [06:06] @Sawamura     The top of the order is up. [06:15] @int_Sawamura     This is the feeling of fulfillment     I didn't have at the Invitational! [06:23] @int_Sawamura     It's the greatest! [06:32] @int_Sawamura     This moment... [06:36] @int_Sawamura     Two innings. [06:39] @int_Sawamura     Just two innings. [06:45] @int_Sawamura     I want this moment for myself [06:51] @int_Sawamura     and no one else! [06:59] @int_Sawamura     This place is mine! SIGN    Top of the Ninth [07:25] @Sawamura     Yeah! [07:49] _All     Thank you! [08:05] Ono     We'll beat you next time. [08:06] @Sawamura     Sure, let's play! [08:08] @Sawamura     I'll break that poker face of yours! [08:11] @Sawamura     Thank you! [08:21] _Fan     Hakuryu managed to score one run when     that double play in the eighth broke down. [08:26] _Fan     Kazuya Miyuki leads a strong Seido defense. [08:31] _Fan     They couldn't get a read on that southpaw. SIGN    Eijun Sawamura     Innings Pitched: 9 Pitches: 140     Hits Allowed: 9 Walk(s): 1     Strikeouts: 6 Run(s) Allowed: 1 [08:36] _Scout     He looked very comfortable turning     things around when he was in trouble... [08:41] _Reporter     I bet Hakuryu didn't expect any pitcher     besides Furuya to hold them to just one run. [08:47] _Reporter     He's really a remarkable pitcher. [08:50] Mine     He's Eijun Sawamura. [08:54] Mine     You won't regret learning his name. [08:58] @Kominato     I'll help you cool down. [09:00] @Sawamura     Thanks. [09:01] Higasa     The next game starts in twenty minutes. [09:03] @Miyuki     Kaneda is starting. [09:05] @Miyuki     Everyone who's playing in this game, warm up! [09:10] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     If I were a more trustworthy pitcher,     you'd've been subbed out sooner! [09:14] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That makes it my fault! [09:16] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     We lost because I'm not trustworthy! [09:21] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     If the pitcher and catcher become one     and produce a work of art... [09:27] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That will be the best pitching of all. [09:34] @Furuya     Nice pitching. [09:51] @Sawamura     I'm not satisfied. [09:55] @Sawamura     I let runners get to third too many times... [09:59] @Sawamura     and I relied too heavily on the fielders. [10:03] @Sawamura     I'm not satisfied at all! [10:16] @Furuya     Good. [10:21] @Furuya     Then you can compete with me. [10:31] @Yui     Is he bluffing? [10:39] @int_Furuya     It doesn't matter how well you pitched     if you lose the game. [10:45] @int_Furuya     You can't win if your opponent     pitches better than you. [10:51] @int_Furuya     If you lose, it's over. [10:53] @int_Furuya     So just don't let them score, [10:57] @int_Furuya     don't give them any openings, [10:59] @int_Furuya     and shut them down. [11:02] @int_Furuya     Overpower them. [11:05] @int_Furuya     The ace must lead his team to victory. [11:10] @int_Furuya     The ace must keep winning. [11:14] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'll be the best pitcher in Japan.     My goal has not changed. [11:21] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What's wrong? [11:23] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're the one who dragged me out here. [11:26] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Don't hold back.     Throw with everything you've got. [11:30] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I guess that works for you, though. [11:34] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You can be the kind of pitcher that     pulls his team through brute force. [11:40] @int_Furuya     Even one day longer. [11:43] @int_Furuya     Longer than any other team. [11:45] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     On another note... [11:47] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you want to pitch, come see me. [11:50] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll do my best to help. [11:57] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I won't let it end like this. [12:00] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I will fulfill my duty. SIGN    Game 2     Seido – Hanazawa     (West Tokyo) (Tochigi) [12:17] Narrator     Thus began the second game. [12:19] Narrator     Kaneda, the starting pitcher,     was taken out in the early innings. [12:22] Narrator     The relief pitcher, Kawashima, took the     mound after pitching the previous day. SIGN    Hanazawa SIGN    Seido [12:26] Narrator     The third-years led the charge     and scored run after run. [12:31] Narrator     In the sixth inning,     they finally took the lead. [12:35] Narrator     In the eighth inning, second-year Takatsu's [12:38] Narrator     added some insurance runs     on a two-RBI hit with the bases loaded. SIGN    Hit a Double as Pinch Hitter SIGN    Three Strikeouts [12:45] Narrator     Seido defeated Hanazawa High School 8–6. [12:50] Narrator     The team has won all four     of their Golden Week games. [12:55] _Player     Hurry up with those bags! [12:57] Seki     Yeah! We have to meet at the stands. [13:00] Kitaoji     Are you heading back? [13:01] @Kuramochi     We'll hang around for a bit. [13:03] @Maezono     We're borrowing a field near our hotel. [13:06] _Player     You're gonna practice?! [13:12] @Miyuki     Seriously, what is it? [13:18] Mima     Do you use LINE? SIGN    May 5th SIGN    Last Day of Golden Week SIGN    Tokyo Municipal Komazawa Stadium     Yakushi – Ueda     (West Tokyo) (Kanagawa) SIGN    Yakushi          Ueda [13:38] Mishima     I'll protect the first-base     line to the death! [13:40] Mishima     Leave this to me and pitch, first-year! [13:44] Todoroki     I've got the third-base line! [13:51] Mishima     Not a bad pitch! [13:52] _Player     Nice pitch! [13:55] _Player     He's awfully relaxed for     his first game pitching. [13:58] _Player     Nice pitch, Tomobe! [13:59] _Player     Nice pitch! [14:01] Sanada     That first-year's got a good slider. [14:04] Sanada     And we always need a good southpaw. [14:06] _Coach     One of the few benefits to     joining a small team like ours [14:10] _Coach     is getting to play in a lot of games. [14:14] _Coach     We'll get him some experience     before the summer [14:17] _Coach     and give ourselves some depth on the bench. [14:20] Sanada     He looks ready to play, not just add depth. [14:24] _Coach     When the new guys are performing well, [14:26] _Coach     it helps motivate the rest of the team. [14:29] _Coach     Everyone benefits. [14:33] _Coach     The only thing I can complain about... [14:35] _Coach     is my idiot son. [14:39] Todoroki     Nice pitch, nice pitch! [14:41] Todoroki     I wanna hit it! [14:43] _Player     You're playing too close, Todoroki-senpai. [14:46] _Player     Stand back, please. [14:51] _Coach     Raichi just hasn't been on the ball lately. [14:55] _Coach     Looks like people have been     fawning on him in class, too. [14:59] _Coach     Maybe I fed him too much good food     after the Invitational. [15:03] _Coach     I don't like it. SIGN    Irate [15:05] int_Sanada     He's been furrowing his brow lately. [15:09] int_Sanada     People come to see him every day, [15:11] int_Sanada     and he said he's been invited out     by the boosters more and more. [15:16] int_Sanada     He can't stand alcohol, though. [15:21] int_Sanada     I'll go warm up my arm. [15:24] _Coach     You're not gonna pitch today! [15:26] _Coach     Sanada! [15:28] _Coach     You're pitching in the Kanto tournament! [15:30] _Coach     If you hurt yourself... [15:31] Sanada     It's okay. [15:35] Sanada     Think back to last summer [15:37] Sanada     when we played game after game     because we didn't have enough players. [15:40] Sanada     Compared to then, I'm taking it easy. [15:49] _Coach     H-Hey, you're still not pitching! [15:52] Sanada     I'll be applying pressure from the bullpen! [16:01] int_Coach     I've never seen such an agreeable ace. [16:05] int_Coach     I wish he were my son. [16:09] Todoroki     You gonna throw? [16:11] int_Coach     Man... [16:14] int_Coach     We've come so far, become so strong... [16:16] int_Coach     But now we've got even     more people to answer to. [16:21] int_Coach     Man, what a pain. [16:25] int_Coach     I've been schooled by a kid again! [16:31] _Umpire     Ball four! [16:36] _Fan     Ah, what a waste! SIGN    Gunma Day 2     Seido – Akae     (West Tokyo) (Gunma) [16:37] _Fan     He walked two batters in a row! [16:39] _Fan     What's wrong? SIGN    Akae SIGN    Seido [16:40] _Fan     He got six strikeouts on the trot,     but now he's losing control. [16:45] _Fan     It must be scary on the bench     not knowing when he'll break. [16:51] @Miyuki     Why are you getting worked up against     batters in the bottom of the order? [16:54] @Furuya     I was trying to paint the corners. [16:56] @Miyuki     Then you're way off. [16:59] @Miyuki     We'll focus on outside fastballs     for the early innings. [17:02] @Miyuki     The batters aren't seeing the ball,     so keep the pitches in the strike zone. [17:06] @Miyuki     Once they start to find pitches to swing at,     I'll ask for different ones. [17:10] Ota     I guess he's not doing well again... [17:13] Takashima     So it would seem. [17:15] Takashima     He's tensing up now that     there are runners on base. [17:19] Takashima     He probably realizes it. [17:27] int_Watanabe     The team is starting to get tense     when Furuya takes the mound. [17:34] _Umpire     Ball! [17:36] int_Watanabe     But that's because everyone knows... [17:40] int_Watanabe     how he pitched in the Invitational. [17:43] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I believe I only improved     because I came here. [17:50] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     And I know I can still get a lot better here. [17:54] int_Watanabe     And that he feels the responsibility of ace [17:57] int_Watanabe     when he's on the mound, more than anyone. [18:00] @int_Miyuki     Right here! [18:10] _Player     Yeah, a double play! [18:17] @int_Miyuki     A hard hit right past a runner. [18:20] @int_Miyuki     It's a relief that they can handle that. [18:24] _All     Two outs! [18:26] @Sawamura     That's just two outs! [18:28] @Sawamura     Don't relax until you get one more! [18:34] int_Watanabe     They all feel the same way! SIGN    Satoru Furuya     Innings Pitched: 7 Pitches: 140     Hits Allowed: 5 Walks: 6      Strikeouts: 9 Runs Allowed: 2 SIGN    Yes! SIGN    Let's go, young Yui! [18:39] Narrator     Sawamura took the mound in the eighth inning. [18:43] Narrator     He and Yui were the battery. [18:52] @Yui     Timeout, please. [18:56] @Yui     What's wrong? [18:58] @Sawamura     I forgot to take a deep breath. [19:00] @Yui     Huh? [19:01] @Sawamura     Let's do it together! [19:02] @Yui     Huh? [19:07] @Sawamura     One more time! [19:09] @Yui     Yes, sir. [19:12] Narrator     He allowed only one hit. [19:15] Narrator     His reliable pitching made     for excellent relief. SIGN    Akae          Seido [19:18] Narrator     The lineup exploded too, and Seido     defeated Akae High School 11-2. SIGN    Game 2     Seido – Kadowaki     (West Tokyo) (Gunma) [19:25] Narrator     Now the second game... [19:27] Narrator     Miyuki was once again the starting catcher. [19:31] Narrator     He called for sinkers against Kadowaki's     numerous left-handed batters. [19:37] Narrator     And starting pitcher Kawakami     did exactly what he asked for. [19:42] Narrator     He pitched well, not letting any runners     reach second base until the fifth inning. [19:47] Narrator     From the seventh inning,     the Kaneda-Ono battery pitched, [19:54] Narrator     and the ninth inning saw     the Kawashima-Yui battery. SIGN    Masashi Yuki     At-bats: 4 Hits: 3 Runs Batted In: 3     (2 doubles) SIGN    Errors: 2 SIGN    Seido          Kadowaki [20:03] Narrator     The pitching staff held the Kadowaki batters     to four hits in a shutout. [20:16] @int_Tojo     I was ready, but I didn't     get a chance to play. [20:19] @int_Kanemaru     I need to up my OBP. SIGN    Furuya Sawamura Kawakami Kaneda Kawashima SIGN    GP IP H SO BB ER [20:31] @int_Miyuki     We managed to make it through     without anyone breaking down. [20:35] @int_Miyuki     It's a good thing we had Kawashima. SIGN    Inbox Soichiro Mima No subject I'll be waiting at Koshien [20:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sorry, I don't own a smartphone. [20:51] (Flashback) fb_Mima     What? [20:52] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     A feature phone is all I need. [20:54] (Flashback) fb_Mima     I see. [20:55] (Flashback) fb_Mima     In this digital era, [20:58] (Flashback) fb_Mima     you block out excess information [21:00] (Flashback) fb_Mima     and trust your own body and emotions. [21:03] (Flashback) fb_Mima     You must be the stoic type. [21:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I think you're overstating it. [21:09] (Flashback) fb_Mima     My interest is piqued even more. [21:11] (Flashback) fb_Mima     I think you and I can share     valuable information. [21:16] (Flashback) fb_Mima     Just tell me your email address. [21:19] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're still being so demanding. [21:21] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, since you insist. [21:23] (Flashback) fb_Mima     How many scouting groups have there been? [21:26] (Flashback) fb_Mima     The ones that have reached out to you. [21:30] @fbint_Miyuki     The coach said that there were     four more after the Invitational. [21:34] @fbint_Miyuki     I'll err on the high side. [21:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     About ten, I think. [21:39] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How about you? [21:40] fb_Mima     T-Ten?! [21:44] (Flashback) fb_Mima     The real battle will be after the summer. [21:47] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How about you? [21:49] (Flashback) fb_Mima     I'll be seeing you again! [21:50] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How about you? [21:55] @int_Miyuki     Why do I find myself among     all these competitive types? SIGN    Seido High School     Golden Week Games [22:03] Narrator     The results of Seido High     School's Golden Week games... SIGN    Results: 6–0 [22:07] Narrator     Six wins and no losses. SIGN    "Beneath the Same Banner" [22:15] @Miyuki     "Beneath the Same Banner." [23:49] @Kataoka     It may be more important for Furuya to     focus on his daily life instead of baseball. [23:54] Ono     Furuya, do you really not     trust us third-years? [23:58] Ono     So much so that you try     to carry the whole team? [24:01] Ono     We aren't going to let you     play baseball by yourself. [24:04] @Kataoka     You have tunnel vision right now. [24:06] @Kataoka     You only see your larger goal. [24:08] @Kataoka     What kind of pitcher do you     think the best in Japan is? [24:12] @Kataoka     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Kataoka     "The Note." SIGN    Next Time [24:16] @Kataoka     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 27 - The Note Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] _Player     Whoa, most of the rakes are gone. [00:07] _Player     Just two left? [00:08] _Player     The upperclassmen act fast. [00:11] @Seto     Want to take a break? [00:12] _Player     Nah, I'm fine. [00:14] _Player     The first string is coming back today,     so we'll handle it. [00:18] _Player     We want to give it back in its perfect state. [00:22] @Seto     I guess we can go look for stray balls. [00:24] Kukki     Yeah. [00:25] @int_Asada     Th-This tire is heavy! [00:28] @int_Asada     Did Sawamura-senpai always run like this? SIGN    Golden Week     Second String Results     4 Wins 1 Loss [00:32] @Seto     The first string will once again     be the focus of practice from tomorrow. [00:36] @Seto     I wish I could've played in more games. SIGN    Okumura in particular,     wearing the catcher's mask,     made his presence known     in the second win, [00:38] Kukki     Wonder how Yui and Yuki did. [00:40] Kukki     Think they got any hits? SIGN    batting in four runs     and performing well     on offense and defense. [02:19] Sachiko     We're back! [02:20] Haruno     Welcome back! [02:22] @Ochiai     You're early. [02:23] Ota     There was less traffic on the highway     than we expected. [02:26] Ota     How did the team do? [02:28] @Ochiai     With the main team gone, they had     a chance to really enjoy their games. [02:33] @Ochiai     We lost one game, but gained a lot.     Especially the first-years. [02:39] Ota     The first string won all six games! [02:42] Ota     No one got hurt! It was a great Golden Week! [02:46] @Ochiai     I saw this. [02:48] Ota     What? [02:49] _Sign     Eijun Sawamura (West Tokyo)      With ace Furuya on the bench, Seido defeated      Invitational semifinalist Hakuryu High School.      Starting pitcher Sawamura had a great day and      exemplified Seido's well-rounded pitching staff. [02:49] @Ochiai     This site has a detailed account     of the game against Hakuryu. [02:54] _Sign     Hakuryu High School 1 – 3 Seido High School     Is Seido's Golden Age Coming? [02:55] @Ochiai     "With ace Furuya on the bench, [02:58] @Ochiai     Seido defeated Invitational     semifinalist Hakuryu High School. [03:02] @Ochiai     Starting pitcher Eijun Sawamura     had a great day [03:05] @Ochiai     and exemplified Seido's     well-rounded pitching staff. [03:08] @Ochiai     Jolting Hakuryu and staying     calm under pressure, [03:13] @Ochiai     he seemed to have a presence     becoming of an ace." [03:16] Watanabe     That's high praise. [03:17] @Ochiai     "Seido, long singled out     for not having an ace, [03:22] @Ochiai     now has two worthy pitchers in the same year: [03:25] @Ochiai     Satoru Furuya and Eijun Sawamura. [03:28] @Ochiai     If they live up to their full potential, [03:30] @Ochiai     it could certainly mean the coming     of a golden age for Seido." [03:35] Ota     That really is high praise! [03:37] @Ochiai     Did he really do that well? [03:39] @Ochiai     I'd like to see the video. [03:41] @Miyuki     He said himself that he isn't satisfied. [03:46] @Kataoka     Runners got to third base several times. [03:50] @Kataoka     If luck had gone their way,     they could've scored two or three more runs. [03:55] @Kataoka     It's reassuring that Sawamura is aware of it. [04:01] @Kataoka     I'm looking forward to     seeing him pitch again. [04:07] Ota     Let's not forget about Kawakami! [04:09] Ota     His sinker made quite a splash! [04:12] Watanabe     Yes, sir. [04:13] Ota     Seido has three outstanding pitchers. [04:15] Ota     Kaneda gave up a few hits,     but still held his own. [04:19] Ota     Kawashima pitched on every day, too. [04:23] @Ochiai     And Furuya? [04:25] @Ochiai     How did Furuya do? [04:27] Ota     Furuya had several strikeouts... [04:31] Ota     Right? [04:32] @Miyuki     Still the same. [04:34] @Miyuki     He let his emotions get the better     of him and became erratic. [04:38] @Miyuki     He's very tense overall. [04:40] @Miyuki     His pitches lose their sharpness     when there's a runner on base. [04:47] @Ochiai     Well, we are asking more of him. [04:52] @Ochiai     Perhaps trying to live up to his     perception of an ace is hindering him. [04:57] @Kataoka     It may be more important for Furuya to     focus on his daily life instead of baseball. [05:05] @Kataoka     He's developed tunnel vision [05:08] @Kataoka     and can only see his larger goal. [05:11] @Kataoka     He must think about how     best to reach that goal [05:14] @Kataoka     and what he should be     doing on a daily basis. [05:17] @Kataoka     I think that thought process     is what he is lacking. [05:21] @Kataoka     He must consider what he should do     each and every day, [05:24] @Kataoka     starting with his life outside of baseball. [05:26] @Kataoka     I believe that is the quickest path to take. [05:31] @Kataoka     He keeps his baseball journal.     I will speak with him more often. [05:37] @int_Miyuki     Starting with his daily life? [05:40] @int_Miyuki     That sounds like asking even more from him! [05:44] @Kataoka     Miyuki, we'll have a pitchers' meeting     in the morning tomorrow. [05:47] @Kataoka     Tell the fielders that     they're to practice on their own. [05:50] @Miyuki     Understood. [05:52] @Miyuki     I'll go take care of it. [05:56] @int_Ochiai     I see. He's giving his mind a makeover. [06:00] @int_Ochiai     That's the approach an educator     like Kataoka would take. [06:04] @int_Ochiai     In that case, I'll work on the physical, [06:07] @int_Ochiai     focusing on his body and technique. [06:12] @Ochiai     This is getting interesting. [06:15] @Ochiai     There are several highly skilled players     on the second string, too. [06:19] @Ochiai     I will continue to train them     and pressure the first string. [06:23] @Ochiai     They all want to earn     a number on their jersey, [06:27] @Ochiai     making us selectors' job     that much harder. [06:31] @Ochiai     In the next month and a half,     they'll try to do just that. [06:35] @Ochiai     It's the best possible problem to have. [06:37] @Ochiai     We just hope none of them are injured. [06:42] @Ochiai     Let's make this golden age. [06:46] @Ochiai     Shall we? [06:52] @Kataoka     Yes. [07:09] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Then you can compete with me. [07:17] Ono     Furuya... [07:18] Ono     I've been thinking of something     as I watched you pitch. [07:21] Ono     I could be wrong, but hear me out. [07:25] Ono     Do you really not trust us third-years? [07:28] Ono     So much so that you try     to carry the whole team? [07:34] Ono     I'm not the same as Miyuki, [07:37] Ono     and I couldn't catch your pitches     at the Jingu Tournament. [07:41] Ono     You might scoff at me for saying this, but... [07:46] Ono     We aren't going to let you     play baseball by yourself. [07:56] @Okumura     What is it? [07:58] @Sawamura     Nothing! [07:59] @Sawamura     I mean, what's that?     The Hakuryu game video? [08:02] @Okumura     That's right. [08:03] @Sawamura     I wanted to watch it! [08:05] @Okumura     Then let's watch it together. [08:07] @Okumura     There's a lot I want to say. [08:10] @Okumura     Why are you showing off to people in Gunma? [08:13] @Sawamura     I mean, come on!     You can't help it when you get excited! [08:16] @Okumura     Please stay calm on the mound. [08:19] _Student     Did you see it? [08:20] _Student     Yeah, I did! [08:21] _Student     They won! [08:22] _Student     Hakuryu? As in the semifinalist     in the Invitational? [08:25] _Student     Mima is destined for the majors. [08:27] _Student     He pitched nine innings and     only gave up one run! Whoa! [08:30] _Student     Sawamura-senpai, the second-year? [08:32] _Student     Hey, I saw that! [08:33] _Student     Not bad. [08:34] _Student     And this picture is great! I want it! [08:37] @Sawamura     Oh, that's just thanks to     the team having my back. [08:42] @Sawamura     It's nothing to make a fuss over. [08:45] @Sawamura     The real battle is this summer. [08:49] @Sawamura     Pitching well in one game     is nothing to celebrate. [08:54] _Student     What's he doing? It's creeping me out. [08:56] _Student     He's just happy. He's so happy,     it's making him act weird. [09:01] @Sawamura     I'm not letting it go to my head! [09:03] _Student     Just speak normal, would ya? [09:04] _Student     Be happy! Where's the big,     stupid smile you used to have? [09:08] @Kanemaru     Look at that jerk, getting all the attention. [09:12] @Kanemaru     Lucky him. [09:13] _Student     Good morning. [09:15] @Kanemaru     Y-Yeah. [09:16] Haruno     I guess everyone's read the article. [09:19] Haruno     I would have loved to see     that game against Hakuryu. [09:23] ---     Good morning! [09:24] Haruno     Oh, good morning! [09:24] Haruno     Beating Hakuryu, a powerhouse school     and semifinalist in the Invitational, [09:28] Haruno     gave a huge confidence boost to Sawamura-kun,     and the rest of the team as well. SIGN    Three Days Prior [09:35] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     Akane, Anna, keep track of     the count for the games. [09:38] (Flashback) fb_Akane     If we make a mistake, it'll cause     all kinds of chaos. Right, Anna? [09:42] (Flashback) fb_Anna     The first one is balls,     then strikes, then outs. [09:45] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     As long as you stay calm and watch     the game, you'll be fine. [09:51] int_Haruno     While the main team was at their away games, [09:55] int_Haruno     we had a busy and productive week in     Tokyo between practices and games. [10:01] (Flashback) fb_Akane     Haruno-senpai... [10:03] int_Haruno     I was actually more nervous without     Sachi-senpai and Yui-senpai. [10:09] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     How many pitches was that? [10:10] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     Sixty-three! [10:12] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     Um... [10:15] int_Haruno     But it still feels good when     the second string wins a game. [10:21] int_Haruno     I saw the new players shine, [10:23] int_Haruno     the third-years show their intensity, [10:26] int_Haruno     and the whole team prepare for the summer. [10:30] int_Haruno     Now if Furuya-kun can find some form... SIGN    Yeah SIGN    Yeah? [10:36] int_Haruno     Little by little... [10:38] int_Haruno     Little by little... [10:39] int_Haruno     Summer will... [10:41] int_Haruno     Summer? [10:44] int_Haruno     Oh, right, jersey numbers. [10:49] int_Haruno     I didn't really understand last year, [10:51] int_Haruno     but this year, I know the players in my year     and the upperclassmen very well. [10:57] int_Haruno     Why are there only twenty numbers? [11:01] int_Haruno     Should I write how I feel     in my class journal? [11:06] int_Haruno     It hurts. [11:10] _Student     How is Okumura-kun looking today? [11:13] _Student     He seems calm for now. SIGN    Previous Night [11:16] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Then, for your first pitch to the cleanup... [11:19] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Miyuki-senpai is clearly     asking for an outside pitch. [11:22] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     W-Well, I had the previous pitch     on my mind... [11:25] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     You couldn't let it go [11:27] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     and had to have the defense save you. [11:30] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Exactly! [11:31] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That's Shirasu-senpai's white laser! [11:34] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     You shouldn't be bragging when     it was your pitch that was hit. [11:38] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     But you did a good job recovering from it. [11:40] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I know, right? [11:41] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I really hung on! [11:42] @fbint_Seto     Koshu is saying whatever he wants. [11:44] (Flashback) @fbbg_Sawamura     Now watch what I do next! [11:45] @fbint_Asada     I hope they can manage to get along. [11:45] (Flashback) @fbbg_Okumura     Please watch the video quietly. SIGN    Grrr [11:55] _Student     Oh, there he goes. [11:56] _Student     He really was raging. [11:59] @int_Okumura     Damn it. [12:00] _Sign     ° This is how he remembers it. ° This is how he remembers it. ° This is how he remembers it. ° This is how he remembers it. [12:01] @Miyuki     Four runs batted in. Good for you! [12:03] @int_Okumura     I want... I want to be on the first string. SIGN    Rumble SIGN    Gurgle [12:10] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Playing baseball by myself? [12:12] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     That's not what I was trying to do. [12:15] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     But I guess that's what it looked like. [12:19] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'll be more careful. [12:24] (Flashback) @fb_Ono     Well, I think you know, but... [12:26] (Flashback) @fb_Ono     We're in the same room, after all.     I'll help you practice any time you want. [12:31] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Thank you. [12:40] @int_Yui     What was going through his mind? [12:43] @int_Yui     He usually says exactly what he means... SIGN    Rumble SIGN    Gurgle [12:49] @Yui     It's still second period!     Are you going to last until lunch time? [12:52] @Yuki     I don't think so. I'll be dead by then. [12:56] @Kataoka     None of you will throw today! [12:58] @Kataoka     You'll do batting drills as normal, [13:00] @Kataoka     and then focus on lower-body training. [13:03] _All     Yes, sir! [13:04] @Kataoka     I'll be handing back the journals     for the batteries. [13:07] _Sign     Seido High School     Baseball Journal [13:07] @Kataoka     I've written my comments     about the Golden Week games. [13:10] @Kataoka     Kawashima. [13:10] _Sign     Power Pitching     Kengo Kawashima [13:11] Kawashima     Yes, sir! [13:12] @Kataoka     Kaneda. [13:12] _Sign     Tadahiro Kaneda [13:13] Kaneda     Yes, sir! [13:13] @Kataoka     Kawakami. SIGN    Endurance     Norifumi Kawakami [13:14] Kawakami     Yes, sir! [13:15] @Kataoka     As the oldest pitcher,     you're the leader of the pitching staff. [13:19] Kawakami     Yes, sir! [13:20] @Kataoka     Sawamura. [13:20] _Sign     Eijun Sawamura     Legend [13:21] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [13:21] @Kataoka     Your writing needs improvement. [13:23] @Kataoka     Double check it before turning it in. [13:25] @Kataoka     Don't write bigger because     you think no one will notice. [13:29] @Kataoka     No matter how well you pitch in a game, [13:31] @Kataoka     there are no spots on the roster     for students with bad grades. [13:34] @int_Sawamura     So many complaints! [13:36] @Kataoka     I'm planning to start you against     Naruta Industrial this weekend. [13:40] @Kataoka     Make sure you're ready. [13:41] @Sawamura     Y-Yes, sir! [13:43] @int_Yui     Naruta is a powerhouse school from Chiba. [13:47] int_Ono     Right after the Hakuryu game... [13:48] int_Kariba     If he can pull it off... [13:50] int_Kariba     he'd effectively be our ace. [13:57] @Kataoka     Furuya! [13:58] @Furuya     Yes, sir. [13:59] @Kataoka     Read this carefully and think about it. [14:06] @Kataoka     Miyuki. [14:06] @Miyuki     Yes, sir! [14:07] _Sign     Sawamura style     Golden Week Work      Goal is near, maintain focus      Don't make a ruckus in the train      Weak point [14:07] @int_Sawamura     Goal-Don-Weak! [14:10] @int_Kataoka     Is this a joke? I don't     have time for playing around. [14:13] @int_Sawamura     Damn, he didn't like it. [14:16] @int_Sawamura     I'll come up with something     better next time! [14:22] @int_Kataoka     It seems you aren't satisfied     with how the Hakuryu game went. [14:26] @int_Kataoka     They are a powerhouse team with one of     the best running games in the country. [14:30] @int_Kataoka     In my mind, it was neither luck nor     a fluke that led us to victory. [14:34] @int_Kataoka     It was you, who has never     given up on becoming the ace, [14:37] @int_Kataoka     and kept walking up, step by step, [14:42] @int_Kataoka     that put the result in our favor. [14:47] @int_Kataoka     Above confidence lies pride, [14:50] @int_Kataoka     and below humility lies subservience. [14:53] @int_Kataoka     I want you to keep your feet on solid     ground and keep walking forward. [14:58] @int_Kataoka     I'm looking forward to your next start. [15:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Now that you have visible improvement, [15:08] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     you have to find some solid ground, and walk. [15:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Step by step. [15:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     That's how you've come this far, after all. [15:24] @Sawamura     I've been away from my     home ground for so long! [15:27] @Sawamura     I'm gonna go tear things up! [15:28] @Kanemaru     Keep it down! [15:30] @Kanemaru     Don't start shouting all of a sudden! [15:32] @Kanemaru     What's with you? [15:33] @Kanemaru     You're not throwing today! [15:35] @Sawamura     I'll do it! I'm gonna do it! [15:40] @int_Kataoka     I believe not letting you start in the     Hakuryu game was the right decision. [15:48] @int_Kataoka     Although we won both games,     their substance was far from ideal. [15:53] @int_Kataoka     Pitching with strength alone,     walking too many batters, [15:56] @int_Kataoka     becoming intimidated when     there are runners on base... [15:59] @int_Kataoka     I have trouble seeing you as     the pitcher you want to be. [16:06] @int_Kataoka     What kind of pitcher do you     think the best in Japan is? [16:16] @int_Kataoka     Players who have achieved great careers [16:19] @int_Kataoka     did not get there overnight. [16:23] @int_Kataoka     Their performances day after day, over time,     led to their great careers. [16:29] @int_Kataoka     What do you need to achieve the same? [16:32] @int_Kataoka     What should you be doing each and every day? [16:36] @int_Kataoka     I'd like you to consider those questions. [16:38] @Yui     Furuya-san! [16:39] @Yuki     Let's go! [16:42] _Sign     Baseball Journal [16:42] _Sign     Satoru Furuya [16:46] @Furuya     Yeah. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Field [16:57] @Asada     He's getting hit after hit     with that wooden bat. [17:00] Kukki     Wow! [17:01] Kukki     There's a guy in a suit here again today. [17:03] @Asada     I wonder who he's scouting for. [17:05] Kukki     It's not just Miyuki-senpai. There have been     guys coming to watch Furuya-san, too. [17:11] Maezono     Yeah! [17:13] _Player     Zono-senpai yells louder when     there's a guy in a suit around. [17:16] _Player     Yeah, it's pretty obvious. [17:19] @bg_Sawamura     Yeah! [17:26] @Kuramochi     He's looking good on batting, too. [17:27] bg_Maezono     Yeah! [17:28] @Kominato     He seems more motivated than usual. [17:30] @Kominato     Did something good happen? [17:33] @Sawamura     Tojo, thank you! [17:35] @Sawamura     Thank you, Tojo! [17:36] @Sawamura     That was great practice! [17:38] @Tojo     Nice enunciation. [17:40] @int_Tojo     I wonder if Sawamura is good     at hitting inside pitches. [17:43] @int_Tojo     His hits those farther than     he does outside pitches. [17:46] @Kanemaru     Tojo! [17:48] @int_Kanemaru     Let's do this for real. [17:50] @int_Tojo     I don't mind. [17:52] @int_Tojo     I can only throw fastballs, so I'll     put them where you have trouble hitting. [17:59] @Sawamura     Hey, hey, hey, you need to     put the ball in play, Kanemaru! [18:04] @int_Kanemaru     I hit twice and struck out three times     in ten at-bats during Golden Week. [18:09] @int_Kanemaru     I'd have no room to complain if they     took me off the lineup for the next game. [18:16] @int_Kanemaru     But my aggressive swing is my best asset. [18:23] @int_Kanemaru     Even if I get out, my swing     and the speed of the ball [18:28] @int_Kanemaru     will still put pressure on the fielders. [18:31] @int_Tojo     He's as good at hitting fastballs as ever. [18:34] @int_Tojo     But only fastballs. [18:37] @int_Ochiai     Kanemaru and Higasa are very similar players. [18:41] @int_Ochiai     Maybe Higasa should have a chance next. SIGN    Fielding Drills [18:45] @Miyuki     There's a runner on second! [18:46] @Miyuki     Infielders, a bunt is coming! [18:49] Maezono     Yeah! [18:54] @Kuramochi     Okay! Nice, Nori! [19:00] Kawakami     Legs, use your legs! [19:02] Kawakami     If you throw fast with just your upper body,     it won't go where you want! [19:10] Kawakami     Okay! Nice, Furuya! [19:12] Kawakami     Finish it up, Kaneda! [19:15] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     As the oldest pitcher,     you're the leader of the pitching staff. [19:20] int_Kawakami     Playing in the games isn't everything. [19:23] int_Kawakami     As a third-year, I need to do what I can. [19:27] Kawakami     Okay! Nice, Kaneda! [19:32] @Kanemaru     Why are you playing third base, shortstop? [19:35] Takatsu     The coach said I could. [19:37] @Kanemaru     Huh? [19:38] Takatsu     I can get twice as much practice in. [19:40] @Kanemaru     If you get too greedy,     you'll wind up with nothing. [19:44] Takatsu     If something's within your grasp,     of course you'll want it. [19:47] @Kanemaru     Yeah, keep talking. [19:49] Takatsu     I rather like the view from third base. [19:51] @Kanemaru     Hey, shut up! [19:52] int_Higasa     Hey, hey! [19:53] _Sign     Don't forget about me!! [19:53] int_Higasa     Don't forget about me! [19:56] @Miyuki     Infielders, get the runner on second! [19:59] @Kataoka     Picture the runner as Mima from Hakuryu! [20:02] @Kataoka     If your throw is late, he'll be safe! [20:05] Maezono     Yeah! [20:06] @Sawamura     Whoa, that's trouble! [20:08] @Kanemaru     Bring it on! [20:12] Maezono     Yeah! [20:15] _Scout     They're as intense as ever. [20:17] @Ochiai     Fielding drills are how Coach Kataoka     communicates with the players. [20:23] @Ochiai     I still can't work my way in here. [20:26] @Kanemaru     Bring it on! [20:26] Ono     Let's do this! [20:28] @Kominato     Bring it on! [20:29] @Kuramochi     Let's do this! [20:34] Maezono     So, Miyuki... [20:37] Maezono     Where do you want to go? [20:42] @Miyuki     Where, what? [20:43] Maezono     Out of the pro teams, of course! [20:45] Maezono     If you got an offer, you'd go, right?     Any team you're hoping for? [20:50] int_Seki     Leave it to Zono to ask something     awkward straight-out. [20:54] int_Aso     I'd like to know too, but... [20:58] Maezono     Wait, do you wanna go to the MLB?! [21:00] @Miyuki     Leave me alone. [21:01] Maezono     But I wanna know! [21:02] @Miyuki     The only thing I'm thinking about is     getting to Koshien Stadium with you guys. [21:07] @Miyuki     Everything else can wait until after that. [21:13] Maezono     Hey... [21:14] Maezono     Crap, I walked right into that one! [21:17] @Miyuki     What're you getting worked up over? [21:18] Maezono     That wasn't what I wanted to hear! [21:21] Maezono     Now people will love him even more! [21:23] @Kuramochi     When did you become such a model student? [21:26] Kawakami     I think he's lying. [21:27] Watanabe     That's what you say as the captain. [21:30] Watanabe     But what are you really thinking? [21:31] @Miyuki     What is all this? [21:32] @Miyuki     What do you want me to say? [21:34] Maezono     Just say a team you like!     It's not that hard! [21:38] Maezono     Go ahead, say one! [21:39] @Sawamura     Pro... [21:40] Maezono     Come on! [21:41] @Miyuki     Why do I have to? [21:43] _Player     Wow, the pros. [21:45] _Player     I'm jealous. [21:45] _Player     There was a scout here. [21:48] (Flashback) fb_Ono     We aren't going to let you     play baseball by yourself. [21:52] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Read this carefully and think about it. [21:55] @int_Kataoka     What kind of pitcher do you     think the best in Japan is? [21:56] @int_Kataoka     What do you need to achieve the same? [21:59] @int_Kataoka     What should you be doing each and every day? [22:00] @int_Kataoka     I'd like you to consider those questions. SIGN    Bleep Bleep Bleep SIGN    Bleep Bleep Bleep Bleep SIGN    Bleep Bleep Bleep Bleep [22:07] @Yui     Furuya-san. [22:09] @Yui     Furuya-san?! [23:50] @Sawamura     I can't let him beat me! [23:53] @Sawamura     Not in class and not on the field! [23:56] @Miyuki     Nah, he's not that weak. [23:58] @Sawamura     Okay, last one! [24:00] @Sawamura     I'm gonna make the most of this chance! [24:03] @Sawamura     Are you okay? [24:05] @Furuya     Yeah, I'm okay. [24:06] @Miyuki     Because they're both thinking,     trying to grow... [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "I'm Not Stopping!" SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "I'm Not Stopping" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 28 - I'm Not Stopping Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    May 8th     4:20 AM SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [00:23] @int_Sawamura     I woke up before my alarm clock went off. [00:27] @int_Sawamura     I won't make Asada join me for a walk,     since he's been sleeping better lately. [00:32] @int_Sawamura     Would Kuramochi-senpai get     angry if I woke him up? [00:36] @int_Sawamura     Should I do some studying? [00:38] @int_Sawamura     Or lift some weights? Read a book? [00:41] @int_Sawamura     I can do so much with the time     before everyone's awake! [00:50] @int_Kataoka     I have trouble seeing you as     the pitcher you want to be. [00:56] @int_Kataoka     What kind of pitcher do you     think the best in Japan is? [01:01] @int_Kataoka     Players who have achieved great careers [01:04] @int_Kataoka     did not get there overnight. [01:08] @int_Kataoka     What do you need to achieve the same? [01:12] @int_Kataoka     What should you be doing     each and every day? [01:16] @int_Kataoka     I'd like you to consider those questions. SIGN    A consistent pitcher the team can rely on. [01:36] @int_Yui     Furuya-san... [01:38] @int_Yui     Studying at this hour? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    6:30 AM [03:27] @Kuramochi     Oh, man. When I woke up,     he was asleep on the floor. [03:31] @Miyuki     Really? [03:32] @Kuramochi     What if he hurt his neck? [03:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     What're you on the floor for?! [03:37] @Kuramochi     I gave him a good stomp to the face. [03:40] @Miyuki     Don't do that! [03:42] @Sawamura     Morning! [03:44] @Kanemaru     Morning! SIGN    Sizzle [03:45] @Kuramochi     Sawamura aside, how's Furuya handling it? [03:49] @Kuramochi     Is he shorting out from     overthinking things? [03:54] ---     Good morning. [03:55] @Kuramochi     His one-of-a-kind fastball     has always been his go-to asset. SIGN    Sizzle [04:00] @Kuramochi     He's not the type to think up     different things to try on the mound. [04:04] @Kuramochi     If he doesn't get things turned around,     he won't be ready for the summer. [04:09] @Miyuki     Nah, he's not that weak. [04:13] @Miyuki     It's a real talent to be able to     face yourself on such a deep level. [04:28] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [04:33] @Sawamura     Morning! [04:35] @Kominato     Good morning. [04:37] @Miyuki     Sawamura has seized the opportunity     presented by Furuya's downfall. [04:45] @Miyuki     I don't know who will     get the jersey number, [04:48] @Miyuki     but we'll need them both at their best     to make it through the summer tournament. [04:55] @Miyuki     Our job is to score as many runs     as we can to support them. [05:01] @Miyuki     Right, Mr. Permanent Lead-off Man? [05:06] Maezono     That's right! We need to     score to pull the team along! [05:09] @Miyuki     No shouting in the morning! [05:11] @Kuramochi     Where did you come from anyway? [05:12] Maezono     Good morning! [05:13] Maezono     Let's do a hundred practice swings! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [05:16] @Miyuki     Not with you. [05:18] @Kuramochi     Do them by yourself. [05:19] Maezono     Why the cold shoulder? [05:20] Maezono     We're all going to Koshien Stadium together! SIGN    7:30 AM [05:27] @Sawamura     Nori-san, are you in the bullpen today? [05:30] Kawakami     I'm throwing in the field. [05:32] @int_Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai is catching for Furuya today. [05:36] @int_Sawamura     What will I do in the bullpen? [05:44] @Okumura     I decline. [05:49] @Sawamura     I haven't— [05:50] @Okumura     I'm sorry... [05:51] @Sawamura     You— [05:52] @Okumura     to have let you down. [05:54] _Teacher     "Intrigued, I approached and     saw the shaft was glowing." [06:00] _Teacher     That is a line from an ancient text... [06:05] _Student     He's down. [06:05] _Student     Yep, down. [06:06] _Student     He fought well. [06:09] (Flashback) @Kataoka     No matter how well you pitch in a game, [06:12] (Flashback) @Kataoka     there are no spots on the roster     for students with bad grades. [06:16] @int_Sawamura     Can't sleep! Won't sleep! [06:20] @int_Sawamura     Don't... sleep... [06:25] @int_Kanemaru     If you bomb this class,     you're on your own. [06:28] @int_Kanemaru     I don't have time to help you. [06:31] @int_Sawamura     I have to stay awake! [06:33] @int_Sawamura     I refuse to lose to him,     in class or on the field! [06:39] _Teacher     This will be on the test,     so be sure to learn it. SIGN    3:30 PM SIGN    Batting Practice      1 Out      2 Strikes     Runners on Second and Third [07:03] Maezono     Damn it! [07:05] Ono     Okay, nice pitch! [07:07] Yamaguchi     Nice pitch, Furuya! [07:08] Yamaguchi     But it's okay to let them make contact, too! [07:11] @Miyuki     Didn't you say you'd     pull the team along? [07:13] Maezono     I'm trying to! [07:15] @int_Kominato     The ball is howling. [07:18] @Ochiai     No one can practice with     Furuya pitching so well. [07:26] int_Ono     He has to pitch only outside fastballs. [07:29] int_Ono     It seems like keeping things simple     by setting rules does help him. [07:35] @Ochiai     I really can't read him. [07:38] @Miyuki     See? I told you he wasn't weak. [07:41] @Kuramochi     His ups and downs are too volatile, man! [07:44] @Kanemaru     Here's the cleanup! You can let him hit! [07:47] @Sawamura     That jerk. [07:48] @Yui     He's looking good. He stopped     shorting out once he got on the mound. [07:52] @int_Miyuki     Like I told you last game, [07:55] @int_Miyuki     if you can get your outside pitches down,     not many people will be able to hit them. [08:08] int_Ono     Right here. [08:17] @Sawamura     Whoa! Finally, someone hit! [08:19] @Sawamura     Way to go, cap! [08:21] @int_Miyuki     I'll still hit it, though. [08:23] @int_Miyuki     Since you have to throw it outside,     I'd better be able to hit it. [08:30] @int_Okumura     He was practicing with a wooden bat before. [08:33] @int_Okumura     When did he pick up a metal one? SIGN    6:10 PM [08:43] @Kominato     Yoh-san, would you help me     with some tee-batting? [08:47] @Kuramochi     Sure. [08:48] @Furuya     Ono-senpai. [08:52] @Furuya     Could you catch for me once you're done? [08:55] @Furuya     I liked how it felt earlier. [09:00] Ono     Sure, if you don't mind me      catching for you. [09:02] Ono     Should we limit it to outside pitches? [09:04] @Furuya     That's what I was thinking. [09:06] Ono     See you at the indoor practice field. [09:09] @int_Sawamura     Isn't Miyuki-senpai supposed     to catch for you today? [09:14] @Miyuki     You're really mad that     I got a hit off you, aren't you? [09:17] @Furuya     No, I'm not. [09:22] @Miyuki     I don't mind. [09:23] @Miyuki     You can handle him, Ono. [09:25] @Miyuki     If you don't stop him,     he'll keep pitching forever. [09:28] Ono     I know. [09:29] Ono     I'll wrap things up soon. [09:32] @Furuya     I'm not mad. [09:36] @int_Ochiai     If he's going to pitch, maybe I'll watch. [09:39] @Yui     Furuya-san, I can stand     in the batter's box! [09:42] @Yui     Getting my eyes accustomed to your pitches     will be great practice for me! [09:46] @Furuya     You don't mind just standing there? [09:48] @Yui     I don't. And I'd like to be     asked to catch next time. [09:51] @Furuya     Okay, let's try it. SIGN    6:30 PM [10:10] int_Maezono     How many high schools in Japan     have pitchers who can throw like that? [10:15] int_Maezono     Damn it! [10:17] int_Maezono     This ain't good enough! SIGN    Eijun Sawamura (West Tokyo) [10:20] int_Maezono     Are we only good in the pitching department? [10:24] int_Maezono     No! Seido used to be     all about its powerful lineup! [10:29] @Kominato     Yoh-san, want to bat right-handed? [10:35] @Kuramochi     Nah, I'm fine on the left. [10:40] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Say, why are you a switch hitter? [10:44] @fbint_Kuramochi     Why am I a switch hitter? [10:48] @fbint_Kuramochi     Because... [10:50] @fbint_Kuramochi     ...it's cool. That's why! [11:01] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Our job is to score as many runs     as we can to support them. [11:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Right, Mr. Permanent Lead-off Man? [11:14] @int_Kuramochi     I know, damn it! [11:18] @int_Kuramochi     It's not my job to be cool! [11:41] Oka     One more! [11:47] @Sawamura     Go! [11:48] _Player     Whoa, he's fast! [11:50] _Player     Sawamura-senpai is on fire again today. [11:53] _Player     He runs that fast while pulling a tire? [11:55] _Player     I can't do that with a tire! [12:02] Kukki     Doing ten tire sprints     as a cooldown routine? [12:06] Kukki     I hate to admit it, but the     upperclassmen have great endurance. [12:10] Kukki     If we did all that,     we wouldn't be able to eat! [12:14] @Asada     Yeah. [12:16] @Sawamura     Go! [12:18] @Seto     I heard from Kanemaru-senpai that he's been     using the same tire since he was a first-year. [12:24] @Seto     He stayed at practice later     than everyone else, running. [12:29] @Seto     Goes to show that normal practice won't     get you on the first string as a first-year. [12:39] @Okumura     A tire, huh? [12:42] @int_Asada     If I'm able to run like that, [12:46] @int_Asada     will I be closer to     Sawamura-senpai's level? [12:56] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Then you can compete with me. SIGN    I'm looking forward to your next start. [12:59] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'm planning to start you against     Naruta Industrial this weekend. [13:03] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Make sure you're ready. [13:07] @int_Sawamura     I won't let this chance slip by. [13:13] @Sawamura     Okay, last one! [13:16] @int_Sawamura     I'm going to make the most of it! SIGN    7:00 PM [13:38] Ono     Okay, nice pitch! [13:40] Ono     Not even Miyuki could hit that! [13:43] @Yui     That was incredible! [13:45] @int_Ochiai     He's not forcing it as much. [13:49] Ono     Okay, ten more pitches! [13:50] @Furuya     Yes, sir. [13:53] Ono     Stay focused! [13:55] Ono     There are runners on second and third! [13:56] @Yui     The count is 2–1. [13:58] Ono     Put it right here! [13:59] @Yui     I'm hoping for a meatball! [14:02] @int_Furuya     There are players who want me     to pitch to them. [14:06] @int_Furuya     I feel like this practice     is very important. [14:18] @int_Furuya     But... [14:21] @int_Furuya     I'm still so far away. [14:23] @int_Furuya     This is going to be a     battle against myself. [14:28] @int_Furuya     If I pitch like I did this spring,     I'll never get there. [14:32] @int_Furuya     A wall to overcome. [14:39] @int_Furuya     A wall I must overcome! [14:48] Ono     What happened? [14:50] Ono     Keep the pitches down. [15:22] @Yui     Furuya-san? [15:29] @Yui     Excuse me! [15:51] _Player     Furuya? [15:54] Yamaguchi     Really? [15:55] Kishima     Is it his shoulder? [15:56] Seki     I don't know all the details. [15:58] @Yui     He said he was fine. [16:10] Ono     His pitches seemed fine,     but he suddenly lost control. [16:14] Ono     He started acting strange. [16:17] Ono     He said his back hurt a little. [16:21] int_Kawakami     His back? [16:23] Ono     He says his shoulder and elbow are fine. [16:47] Doc     You can put your arm down. [16:50] Doc     He has pain in the lower part     of his shoulder blade. [16:53] Doc     He most likely strained the muscle. [16:57] Doc     Luckily, he doesn't seem to     have pain in his shoulder. [16:59] Doc     It probably isn't a serious injury. [17:03] Ota     O-Oh, I see! [17:05] Doc     To be safe, you should have him     checked out at a large hospital. [17:10] Ota     Okay, we will. [17:12] Doc     Make sure he gets a massage     after practice every day. [17:15] Ota     Yes, sir. [17:17] @int_Furuya     Thank goodness. I can't afford to stop now. [17:24] Doc     You seem to think you'll     be pitching again soon. [17:26] Doc     It's written all over your face, Furuya. [17:31] Doc     Either you're pitching too much     or you've built up a lot of strain. [17:34] Doc     Either way, the pain in your back shows that     you aren't pitching with the right form. [17:41] Doc     If you'd kept pitching like that, [17:43] Doc     you definitely would've hurt     your shoulder or elbow. [17:52] Doc     It's admirable to have lofty goals, [17:55] Doc     but the summer is a time when     players push themselves. [18:00] Doc     Take this as a warning from his body     and carve it into your memory. [18:09] @Kataoka     Yes, sir. [18:11] @Kataoka     Thank you. [18:15] @int_Ochiai     Putting pressure on himself     out of a sense of duty. SIGN    If I'm the best pitcher in Japan,     I can make our team the best in Japan. [18:18] @int_Ochiai     The tension in his upper body     was a warning sign. [18:22] @int_Ochiai     We should have re-examined     his pitching form first. [18:27] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Let's make this golden age. [18:34] @int_Ochiai     Thinking positively, the timing     could have been worse, [18:39] @int_Ochiai     but things don't always go to plan, huh? [19:06] @Kataoka     So you've been waiting here? [19:08] @Kataoka     He's fine. Furuya's symptoms aren't serious. [19:11] @Kataoka     Don't worry. [19:13] Ota     Okay, let's go back. [19:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     If he doesn't get things turned around,     he won't be ready for the summer. [19:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Nah, he's not that weak. [19:34] @int_Miyuki     They're both thinking,     trying to grow... [19:40] @int_Miyuki     That's why I wanted to trust him. [19:42] @int_Miyuki     And why I didn't want     to be left in the dust... [19:46] @int_Miyuki     as his partner. [19:49] Maezono     Furuya! [19:52] Maezono     Take things easy! [19:54] Maezono     Take the time to get better! [19:56] Maezono     I'm not the most reliable third-year. [19:59] Maezono     None of us are satisfied with     how we did in the spring! [20:03] Maezono     Don't go blaming everything on yourself! [20:06] Maezono     We'll get much better from here! [20:09] Maezono     Got it? Take it easy! [20:12] Ota     Maezono... [20:15] @Furuya     I've never thought of you as unreliable. [20:18] Maezono     Oh! That's good, then. [20:21] Maezono     Now, go eat something,     take a bath, and sleep! [20:26] Ono     How's Furuya? [20:27] Maezono     He's fine! Don't worry! [20:30] @Kuramochi     Miyuki, let's go! [20:53] @Sawamura     Are you okay? [20:55] @Furuya     Yeah, I'm fine. [20:58] @Furuya     I was told not to pitch for two weeks. [21:03] @int_Kominato     Two weeks... [21:07] @Sawamura     I see. [21:09] @Sawamura     Good. [21:25] @Sawamura     Because I'm not stopping. [21:35] @Sawamura     Come back in top shape. SIGN    "I'm Not Stopping!" [22:16] @Sawamura     "I'm Not Stopping!" [23:49] @Sawamura     My second year at Seido High School,     which began with the Spring Invitational, [23:53] @Sawamura     my first pitch at Koshien Stadium,     and the match against Komadai Fujimaki. [23:57] @Sawamura     I have so many memories, [23:59] @Sawamura     but they're filled with frustration. [24:00] @Sawamura     This summer is my last chance to play with     Miyuki-senpai, Kuramochi-senpai and the others. [24:05] @Sawamura     The team that will get a     ticket to Koshien Stadium [24:07] @Sawamura     and play there in the summer is us, Seido! [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "After Spring Comes" [24:14] @Sawamura     "After Spring Comes" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 29 - After Spring Comes Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Haruno     Sorry I'm late! [00:07] Yui     We were just taking a break. [00:09] Sachiko     Good work on day duty, Haruno. [00:12] Haruno     I got held up because     there was so much to do. [00:14] Haruno     Wait, how did you know I had day duty today? [00:18] Yui     You tripped in the hallway and sent     handouts flying everywhere, remember? [00:23] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     I'll take these. [00:25] (Flashback) fb_Student     Okay, thanks! [00:27] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     Yep, just leave it to me— [00:32] Haruno     You saw that? [00:34] Yui     Yep. [00:34] Sachiko     Haruno, you're a goddess! [02:13] Haruno     Huh? [02:15] Yui     I pulled this off the shelf because     Akane and Anna wanted to see it. [02:19] Haruno     Oh, right. The Invitational     happened before you enrolled. [02:25] Haruno     It was just a few months ago, [02:27] Haruno     but I remember it fondly. SIGN    Furuya [02:29] _Sign     11 Strikeouts     138 intense pitches fail to produce [02:30] Akane     Furuya-senpai is really amazing! [02:32] _Sign     "I'll be back in the summer." [02:33] Yui     Practically everyone was watching Furuya-kun. [02:37] Yui     Our time at Koshien Stadium     was short but fulfilling. [02:41] Sachiko     A lot happened. [02:43] Sachiko     I still laugh about the seventh inning     in that first round against Homei. [02:49] _Sign     High School Baseball Invitational SIGN    Seido – Homei     (West Tokyo) (Oita)     Top of the Seventh [02:50] Haruno     Sawamura-kun's ears turned bright red. [02:56] _Sign     Furuya Shirasu Kanemaru Yamaguchi Sawamura [02:56] Haruno     The Spring Invitational was my first time     at Koshien Stadium as team manager. [03:02] Haruno     People were excited to see our     ace Furuya's monster pitches, [03:08] Haruno     but Sawamura-kun took the     mound in the seventh inning. [03:11] Haruno     I was so nervous! SIGN    Number 18     Eijun Sawamura (second-year) [03:24] @fbint_Sawamura     This is how chapter 2 of the     Sawamura Legend begins! [03:30] @fbint_Sawamura     It slipped! [03:39] [SONG] _Sign     Plop [03:48] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     He's red! His face is red! [03:51] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     He's red all the way to his ears! [03:53] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     You're right! He's bright red! [03:55] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     You can see how red he is from the stands! [03:57] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     It's okay! That doesn't count!     We'll pretend we didn't see it! [04:00] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     Get back up! [04:02] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     He stood up defiantly for some reason! [04:04] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     Don't let it get to you, Number 18! [04:08] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     Hey, he's moving! [04:10] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     There are second chances in life, kid! [04:14] (Flashback) @fb_Fan     How many deep breaths is he gonna take? [04:16] _Sign     Seido          Homei [04:29] Narrator     Defeating Homei in the first round,     Seido continued their winning streak [04:35] Narrator     and reached the quarterfinals. [04:40] Narrator     There they faced the all-powerful pitcher, [04:44] Narrator     Masamune Hongo, from the Hokkaido     powerhouse Komadai Fujimaki. [04:58] Narrator     Seido was eliminated in the quarterfinals. [05:09] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Where are you going? [05:10] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     If you're gonna take some dirt,     take it from near the benches! [05:17] @fbint_Sawamura     There was no room for me in that game. [05:23] @fbint_Sawamura     Reflecting, preparing... [05:29] @fbint_Sawamura     If you don't perform when you need to, [05:33] @fbint_Sawamura     you won't get any chances. [05:48] @fbint_Sawamura     All you can do is watch from here. [06:00] @fbint_Sawamura     I won't forget how much this hurt... [06:06] @fbint_Sawamura     Because I want to stand on that mound again! [06:20] (Flashback) fb_All     Thank you! [06:22] Narrator     Thus, Seido's first appearance at Koshien     Stadium in seven years drew to a close. [06:31] Narrator     Now, as they set out for     the big summer tournament, [06:35] Narrator     they were joined by fresh talent. [06:38] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     I'm Kaoru Yui from Mamiya Senior. [06:41] (Flashback) @fb_Seto     I'm Takuma Seto from Daikyo Senior. [06:43] (Flashback) @fb_Yuki     I'm Masashi Yuki from Akado Middle School! [06:47] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I'm Koshu Okumura from Daikyo Senior. [06:50] Narrator     The 59 second- and third-years [06:53] Narrator     received 35 new recruits. [06:56] Narrator     The team now has 94 members. [07:00] Narrator     Seeking to make consecutive     Koshien appearances... [07:04] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Let's go! [07:05] (Flashback) fb_All     Yeah! [07:07] Narrator     ...the new Seido High School     baseball team is now setting off. [07:16] Sachiko     But man, Hongo-kun from Komadai     Fujimaki was really something else! [07:21] Yui     Do you need to keep talking     about him, Sachiko? [07:24] Ana     I saw Sawamura-senpai's pitching on TV, too. [07:28] Akane     I did, too! I was so nervous. [07:31] Haruno     Sawamura-kun was sure trying hard. [07:34] Sachiko     I think so, too! [07:36] Sachiko     That game against Hakuryu during     Golden Week was awesome! [07:39] Haruno     You mean this, right? [07:41] _Sign     Eijun Sawamura (West Tokyo) [07:42] Yui     Yeah, that's it. [07:44] Yui     "Starting pitcher Eijun Sawamura     had a great day [07:48] Yui     and exemplified Seido's     well-rounded pitching staff. [07:51] Yui     Jolting Hakuryu and staying     calm under pressure, [07:54] Yui     he seemed to have a presence     becoming of an ace." [07:57] Sachiko     Hey, this is a screenshot. [07:59] Akane     Haruno-senpai, you make sure to save     copies of the internet articles, too? [08:03] Ana     Can I look through the other ones? [08:05] Haruno     Yes, of course. [08:07] Ana     Wow, she even saved the short articles. [08:11] Akane     You're right! Even the ones about     Aso-senpai and Maezono-senpai! [08:16] Haruno     Yeah, but most of them are about     Miyuki-senpai and Furuya-kun. [08:21] Akane     That's because they're     the captain and the ace. [08:24] Ana     Yep. [08:24] Sachiko     Hey, Haruno, send me the     articles about Hongo-kun. [08:28] Yui     Do you need to keep talking     about him, Sachiko? [08:33] ---     Furuya-senpai and Sawamura-senpai     are total opposites. [08:37] Sachiko     But they have a good relationship. [08:40] Sachiko     They keep pushing each other to improve. [08:42] Yui     Miyuki-kun has something to do with that. [08:44] Yui     He brings out their strong points. [08:46] Yui     We do call catchers "wives," after all. [08:57] Haruno     Miyuki-senpai and Sawamura-kun's battery [09:01] Haruno     was really on display during the     spring tournament quarterfinals. [09:05] Haruno     Sawamura-kun really shone as he followed     the game Miyuki-senpai called . [09:15] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     An inside pitch for strike three! [09:17] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     That's three outs! [09:20] Narrator     Seido defeated Kasuga     First in the quarterfinals [09:24] Narrator     and advanced to the semifinals. [09:26] Narrator     Sawamura showed even more signs of growth. [09:30] Narrator     Meanwhile, Furuya... [09:34] fb_Furuya     That's not all. [09:37] fb_Furuya     I can do more. [09:44] fb_Furuya     That day, I was more... [09:46] fb_Furuya     More... [09:49] fb_Furuya     More... [10:04] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Strike! Batter out! [10:07] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     The batter swings and misses at a     high fastball for strike three! [10:14] (Flashback) fb_All     Yeah! [10:19] @fb_Miyuki     He really has changed since Koshien Stadium. [10:26] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What did you see at Koshien Stadium? [10:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Are you chasing after that game     you pitched against Hongo? [10:44] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Control, speed, and focus... [10:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Only four hits allowed in nine innings. [10:51] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It was the best I'd ever seen you pitch. [10:58] @fb_Miyuki     Honestly, I got a little scared     of your potential. [11:04] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     But we lost. [11:06] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     We lost because of the runs I gave up. [11:13] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [11:23] Narrator     Then began their semifinal game     against Ichidai Third High. [11:27] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Ball! [11:27] Narrator     Furuya was on the mound. [11:31] (Flashback) fb_Fan     This is the ninth batter. [11:33] (Flashback) fb_Fan     What's wrong with Furuya? [11:40] @fbint_Sawamura     What the heck is he doing? [11:48] @fbint_Sawamura     What the heck is he doing? [11:52] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Seido High School is making a substitution. [11:57] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Replacing pitcher Furuya-kun is Sawamura-kun. [12:03] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     Batting eighth, pitcher Sawamura-kun. [12:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     They got some lucky hits, [12:11] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     but you were in no state to take on Ichidai. [12:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     This was an important experience for you. [12:19] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Don't waste it. [12:23] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura. [12:25] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The bases are loaded and     their cleanup batter is up. [12:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We're in a tight spot― [12:29] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I know! [12:32] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I know my role. [12:38] @fbint_Sawamura     Furuya... [12:40] @fbint_Sawamura     I don't know what it is     you're fighting against. [12:49] @fbint_Sawamura     I don't know, but... [12:54] @fbint_Sawamura     I'm going to take down     the hitters in front of me. [12:58] @fbint_Sawamura     What else does a pitcher need to do?! [13:05] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Strike! [13:07] @fbint_Sawamura     No matter the situation, [13:11] @fbint_Sawamura     I'll be true to myself! [13:21] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [13:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yeah! [13:26] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     He finishes with an outside fastball! [13:28] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     The fourth and fifth batters     have both struck out! [13:34] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Nice pitching, jerk! [13:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Nice pitch, Eijun-kun! [13:39] @fbint_Miyuki     I wanted Furuya to get back on track... [13:42] @fbint_Miyuki     But the fact of the matter is that     we needed to switch pitchers. [13:49] @fbint_Miyuki     It was the most difficult     situation to be dropped into... [13:52] @fbint_Miyuki     but he pulled it off! [14:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You saved me. [14:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Sorry. [14:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Good job shutting them down. [14:29] @fbint_Sawamura     Damn it. [14:35] @fbint_Sawamura     Don't apologize! [14:40] Narrator     Unfortunately, they were unable to overcome     Ichidai Third High ace Amahisa's pitching. [14:46] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     A fly ball to left field ends the game! [14:50] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     The first game of the Tokyo     spring tournament semifinals, [14:53] (Flashback) fb_Announcer     a battle between division rivals,     has been won by Ichidai Third High! [14:58] Narrator     Seido got within two runs in the ninth,     but was unable to complete the comeback. [15:04] Narrator     They were eliminated in the semifinals. SIGN    May 4th SIGN    Gunma [15:08] Narrator     The team played several     away games during Golden Week, [15:10] _Sign     Maebashi Municipal     Baseball Stadium [15:11] Narrator     including one against Hakuryu. [15:13] Narrator     This game [15:15] Narrator     presented a big opportunity for Sawamura,     who still wants to become his team's ace. [15:20] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura! [15:23] @fbint_Miyuki     One at a time. [15:29] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [15:31] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     so please back me up! [15:34] (Flashback) @fb_Maezono     Yeah! [15:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     We'll stop 'em! [15:36] (Flashback) @fb_Aso     Go all out, Sawamura! [15:46] @fbint_Sawamura     I see. [15:48] @fbint_Sawamura     I've been given a big chance. [16:08] @fbint_Sawamura     I've wanted him to acknowledge me, [16:14] @fbint_Sawamura     wanted to make him acknowledge me! [16:20] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Strike! [16:25] @fbint_Sawamura     I won't waste... [16:27] @fbint_Sawamura     one pitch or one second! [16:33] Narrator     Sawamura pitched all nine innings [16:36] Narrator     and picked up a win against Gunma powerhouse     Hakuryu, Invitation semifinalists. SIGN    Eijun Sawamura     Innings Pitched: 9 Pitches: 140     Hits Allowed: 9 Walk(s): 1     Strikeouts: 6 Run(s) Allowed: 1 [16:42] (Flashback) fb_Scout     They couldn't get a read on that southpaw. [16:47] (Flashback) fb_Reporter     I bet Hakuryu didn't expect any pitcher     besides Furuya to hold them to just one run. [16:53] (Flashback) fb_Reporter     He's really a remarkable pitcher. [16:56] (Flashback) fb_Mine     He's Eijun Sawamura. [17:01] (Flashback) fb_Mine     You won't regret learning his name. [17:07] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Nice pitching. [17:24] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm not satisfied. [17:28] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I let runners get to third too many times... [17:31] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     and I relied too heavily on the fielders. [17:36] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm not satisfied at all! [17:48] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Good. [17:53] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Then you can compete with me. [18:05] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Ono-senpai. [18:09] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Could you catch for me once you're done? [18:12] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I liked how it felt earlier. [18:17] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Sure, if you don't mind me      catching for you. [18:19] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Should we limit it to outside pitches? [18:21] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     That's what I was thinking. [18:22] (Flashback) fb_Ono     See you at the indoor practice field. [18:26] @fbint_Furuya     There are players who want me     to pitch to them. [18:30] @fbint_Furuya     I feel like this practice is very important. [18:39] @fbint_Furuya     But... [18:42] @fbint_Furuya     I'm still so far away. [18:44] @fbint_Furuya     This is going to be a battle against myself. [18:48] @fbint_Furuya     If I pitch like I did this spring,     I'll never get there. [18:53] @fbint_Furuya     A wall to overcome. [19:00] @fbint_Furuya     A wall I must overcome! [19:10] Narrator     Furuya felt discomfort in his back, [19:13] Narrator     but fortunately his shoulder     and elbow were not injured. [19:16] Narrator     He had been overworking himself and was     barred from pitching for two weeks. [19:36] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm not stopping. [19:43] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Come back in top shape. [20:05] Akane     Furuya-senpai's back injury     will heal soon, right? [20:09] Ana     I heard he'd be able to pitch in two weeks. [20:13] Haruno     I'm sure Furuya-kun will be fine! [20:16] Haruno     He's got Miyuki-senpai, Sawamura-kun,     and the rest of the team supporting him! [20:22] Akane     Haruno-senpai, you're in the same class     as Sawamura-senpai and Furuya-senpai, right? [20:28] Akane     What are they like in school? [20:30] Haruno     Furuya-kun marches to     the beat of his own drum. [20:34] Haruno     Actually, Sawamura-kun falls asleep, too... [20:37] Ana     Asleep? [20:38] Haruno     Yeah, he often falls asleep in class. [20:42] Haruno     And actually Sawamura-kun     falls asleep, too... [20:50] Ana     Oh, the rice is done. [20:52] Yui     Okay, break's over. [20:54] Sachiko     Let's make those rice balls. [20:56] _All     Yes! [20:57] Yui     Oh, Haruno, could you refill     the water on the field? [21:01] Yui     It's probably getting low by now. [21:03] Haruno     Yes. [21:08] Akane     Haruno-senpai! [21:09] Ana     We'll help you. [21:11] Haruno     What about the rice balls? [21:12] Akane     We'll go back as soon as we're finished. [21:16] Haruno     Thanks. [21:17] Haruno     But I can handle it. [21:19] Haruno     Let Yui-senpai and Sachi-senpai     teach you some things. [21:24] Haruno     They'll only be around for three more months. [21:32] Haruno     Oh, strike that! [21:34] Haruno     They'll still be around     for another three months! [21:36] Haruno     Go get 'em! [21:39] _All     Yes. [21:41] Haruno     Now, help... [21:45] Ana     Haruno-senpai! [21:48] Ana     Aren't those rice balls a little big? [21:51] Yui     Nah, it's fine! [21:52] Ana     Yeah, you're right! [21:53] Yui     Yeah. [21:56] int_Haruno     They're all working so     hard to get back there. [22:03] int_Haruno     They want to make it to     Koshien Stadium this summer! [22:05] int_Haruno     Let's win the national title! SIGN    "After Spring Comes" [22:16] Haruno     "After Spring Comes..." [23:49] @Sawamura     Here I go! [23:50] @Miyuki     Be serious! [23:51] @Sawamura     I am! [23:52] @Sawamura     You should be training, too, cap! [23:54] @Sawamura     You get injured easily! [23:56] @Miyuki     Shut up! I've already healed! [23:57] @Miyuki     Your weakness is the speed of the pitch. [24:00] @Miyuki     Let's take the time to     make that pitch yours. [24:05] Kawakami     As a third-year, and as a pitcher... [24:07] Kawakami     I want to win!     I don't want any regrets this summer! [24:11] Kawakami     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] Kawakami     "Bloom of Youth" SIGN    Next Time [24:16] Kawakami     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 30 - Bloom of Youth Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Sawamura     Are you okay? [00:06] @Furuya     Yeah, I'm fine. [00:09] @Furuya     I was told not to pitch for two weeks. [00:15] @Sawamura     I see. [00:18] @Sawamura     Good. [00:23] @Sawamura     Because I'm not stopping. [00:27] @Sawamura     Come back in top shape. SIGN    May 10th     Field B [02:14] @Ochiai     Stop. [02:15] @Ochiai     We'll do the next drill     after a one-minute interval. [02:18] @Furuya     Yes, sir. [02:27] @Ochiai     They're getting started. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Naruta Industrial [02:31] _Umpire     Line up! [02:32] _All     Thank you! SIGN    Seido — Naruta     (West Tokyo) (Chiba) SIGN    Naruta Industrial Coach      Ikkyu Chazawa SIGN    Batting First Shortstop      Kuramochi SIGN    Batting Second Second Base      Kominato SIGN    Batting Third Right Field      Shirasu SIGN    Batting Fourth Catcher      Miyuki SIGN    Batting Fifth First Base      Maezono SIGN    Batting Sixth Center Field      Tojo SIGN    Batting Seventh Left Field      Yuki SIGN    Batting Eighth Third Base      Higasa SIGN    Batting Ninth Pitcher      Sawamura [02:51] @int_Kanemaru     I'm out of the lineup? [02:53] _Umpire     Bow! [02:54] _All     Good game! [02:57] _Sign     Seido High School Practice Field [03:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Naruta Industrial's starting pitcher     is a powerful right-hander. [03:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     His best pitch is a sharp slider. [03:09] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     With his height, he's a     perfect stand-in pitcher [03:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     for Ichidai Third High's ace,     Kosei Amahisa. [03:17] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Swing for the fastballs at the start. [03:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I don't care if you ignore the sliders. [03:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Hit before he settles into a rhythm. [03:26] @int_Kuramochi     Naruta Industrial... [03:28] @int_Kuramochi     It's one of the high schools     I was looking to join. [03:37] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Hey! [03:42] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     It was you, wasn't it? [03:44] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     You attacked my friends! [03:47] _Sign     Staff Room [03:49] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     Kuramochi! [03:51] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     Do you know what you've done? [03:53] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     You broke his nose!     He's a city council member's son! [03:58] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     What do you mean? That wasn't me. [04:01] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     The whole city could hear     that shrill yell of yours. [04:05] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     Some of the schools scouting you     have withdrawn their interest. [04:10] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     I can't change that. [04:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     But I don't regret what I've done. [04:19] (Flashback) fb_Student     Yoh-chan... [04:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     They really did figure it out! [04:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     I guess I'll need to find     a different high school. [04:31] _Sign     I     d     i     o     t [04:31] @int_Kuramochi     I've been getting in trouble     since I was a little brat. [04:36] @int_Kuramochi     The only thing anyone ever     praised me for was baseball. [04:43] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     They're all gone, eh? [04:47] _Sign     Staff Room [04:48] (Flashback) fb_Teacher     I'm sorry. [04:50] @int_Kuramochi     If I couldn't play baseball... [04:54] @int_Kuramochi     I'd never considered what that would mean. [05:04] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     I'm home— [05:07] (Flashback) fb_Grandpa     Yohichi, there's someone here to see you. [05:11] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     It's nice to meet you. [05:13] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     I'm Takashima, the assistant coach of     the Seido High School baseball team. [05:17] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Seriously?! [05:20] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     I believe that you can become     Seido's lead-off man. [05:26] @fbint_Kuramochi     S-Seriously? [05:28] @fbint_Kuramochi     I can keep playing baseball! [05:42] @Sawamura     Yeah, right on! [05:57] Yamaguchi     Yeah! [05:58] Takatsu     Nice running! [06:00] @Sawamura     Master Cheetah has made     it around the world once! [06:03] @Miyuki     Nice cheetah! [06:04] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [06:05] _Coach     He's got some good legs on him. [06:07] _Coach     I wish I had a leadoff like that. [06:14] int_Player     What are they swinging for? [06:17] int_Player     Fastballs? [06:21] _Umpire     Ball four! [06:30] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Furuya! [06:34] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Don't rush things!     Get yourself healed up first! [06:38] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     I'm not the most reliable third-year. [06:40] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     None of us is satisfied with     how we did in the spring! [06:44] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Go eat something, take a bath, and sleep! [06:55] @int_Miyuki     That's the part... [07:00] @int_Miyuki     that I'm missing. [07:09] Kawashima     Yeah, here we go! [07:11] @Kanemaru     A run scored on a double down the line! [07:13] Maezono     Oh, yeah! [07:15] @Kanemaru     Zono-senpai is roaring! [07:16] @Kanemaru     Roar, Zono! [07:18] @Kuramochi     He's hitting again. [07:20] @Sawamura     Oh, yeah! [07:22] @int_Yui     It's crazy how often we score     when Kuramochi-senpai gets on base. [07:27] @int_Yui     This lead will take the pressure off     Sawamura-senpai when he pitches. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Naruta [07:34] @Miyuki     Sawamura, this team's gonna come swinging. [07:38] @Miyuki     I don't want them to     zero in on a pitch this early. [07:41] @Miyuki     We'll show them a few of the     Number 11 we've been practicing. [07:45] @Sawamura     Got it. I'll be ready. [07:48] @Miyuki     Don't force it. [07:50] @Sawamura     I'll get it done. [07:52] @Sawamura     Yeah! [07:55] _Fan     They're starting Sawamura. [07:57] _Fan     So what about Furuya? [07:58] _Fan     I don't see him on the bench. [08:00] _Fan     Sawamura's been handling     all of the important games. [08:03] _Fan     He's on a roll, I bet. [08:06] _Fan     He basically dominated Hakuryu. [08:08] _Fan     I saw that article on Land of Baseball.     They called it a golden age. [08:12] _Fan     Having both Furuya and Sawamura     reach this level of pitching... [08:16] _Fan     I knew he had it in him. [08:18] _Fan     No bragging! [08:19] _Fan     Naruta Industrial's third,     fourth, and fifth batters [08:22] _Fan     aren't called the Southpaw Killers for nothing. [08:24] _Fan     If Sawamura can get things done,     it'll show he's the real deal. [08:31] @Seto     You're here to watch? [08:33] int_Yamaguchi     How far can he go? [08:35] int_Kishima     Can he keep riding the wave? [08:37] int_Kariba     Sawamura, you can do it! [08:40] Takatsu     Go. [08:44] int_All     Go, Sawamura! SIGN    Last Winter [08:55] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Aw, man! [08:57] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That didn't work, either! [08:59] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I can't keep it under control! [09:01] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That was way off. How are you gripping it? [09:04] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Like this! [09:06] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Put that away! [09:08] (Flashback) @fb_Takashima     Practicing breaking balls? [09:11] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Just testing a few different grips. [09:17] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'd prefer he just learn to     throw sliders and curveballs. SIGN    S     l     i     p SIGN    S     l     i     p [09:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How can you be so clumsy? Jeez. SIGN    Learn Today SIGN    Devote Every Moment [09:30] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Coach Ochiai left without saying a word. [09:33] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Next one. [09:34] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Here goes! [09:35] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     At least throw something     that'll cross the plate. [09:37] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Urgh! SIGN    U     r     g     h     ! [09:44] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're not even trying! [09:45] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, I am! [09:46] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'm heading out! [09:47] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Just a little more! Please, Cap! [09:53] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Your weakness is the speed of the pitch. [09:56] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     A metal bat would send it flying. [09:59] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You need to increase the speed of     your pitches during this off-season. [10:04] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's the more important     challenge to overcome. [10:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     With enough speed and control,     even the weirdest of pitches [10:11] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     can become incredible breaking balls. [10:13] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Let's take the time to     find what suits you best. [10:21] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You should be training, too, Cap! [10:24] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You get injured easily! [10:26] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Shut up! I've already healed! [10:38] int_Player     I can't put it in play. [10:47] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [10:49] _Fan     Whoa! [10:51] _Fan     That's his fourth! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Naruta [10:52] _Fan     He's only allowed one hit so far, right? [10:54] _Fan     Naruta's Southpaw Killers can't touch him! [10:58] _Fan     Sawamura's on a roll! [11:00] Kukki     Oh, man. The batters are all swinging late. [11:04] @Asada     Yeah. [11:05] Kukki     And he's locating his pitches perfectly, too! [11:12] int_Player     The trajectory is just insane. [11:15] int_Player     I can't see the ball during     his windup, and then... [11:21] @Sawamura     Haruichi! [11:25] _Player     Yeah! [11:26] _Player     Nice pitching! [11:27] _Player     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [11:29] Kariba     Lookin' good, Sawamura! [11:31] _Fan     Their bench is really cheering. [11:34] @int_Kominato     He's so focused. [11:37] @Kuramochi     That ball's on fire! [11:39] Maezono     You're the man! Seriously! [11:42] @int_Miyuki     Number 11 wasn't ready, but I'm glad we     showed them a few things in the first inning. [11:49] @int_Miyuki     I'm just a little concerned     about the quick pace. [11:53] _Player     He's not even pitching 140 km/h. [11:55] _Player     But his pitches are really sharp. [11:58] _Coach     That determined expression and     his exceptional ball control... [12:03] _Coach     And those mysterious breaking     balls he throws now and then... [12:06] _Coach     So there was a pitcher like that     hiding behind Satoru Furuya. [12:11] _Coach     Seido High School has a fearsome team. [12:15] Haruno     This is incredible. [12:17] Takashima     Yes. [12:18] Haruno     So this is how Sawamura-kun     pitched against Hakuryu. [12:23] int_Haruno     He doesn't just set the tone,     his pitching pulls the team forward! [12:31] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     His back? [12:33] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Yes. I plan to put Furuya on     a solo regimen for a while. [12:37] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     His symptoms aren't severe,     so no need to worry. [12:41] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     I'll make the training schedule. [12:43] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     I'll get him powered up and ready to return. [12:47] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     He's seemed preoccupied lately. [12:51] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     I hope this will help snap him out of it. [12:55] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     We'll have to let the other pitchers     handle the practice games. [13:00] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     We've been invited to     several other games, as well. [13:02] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Should we bring up someone     from the second string? [13:05] (Flashback) fb_Ota     No need! [13:06] (Flashback) fb_Ota     Kawakami! [13:07] (Flashback) fb_Ota     We have both Kawakami and Sawamura! [13:09] (Flashback) fb_Ota     Kawashima and Kaneda are ready, too! [13:24] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [13:38] _Fan     Huh? A telegraphed squeeze play? [13:41] _Fan     No way! He's gotta be faking. [13:43] _Player     I can see the runner clearly. [13:45] _Player     If the runner moves, I'll pitch out. [13:53] _Fan     Man, he jammed it! [13:54] _Fan     The third-base runner is going for it! [13:57] int_Player     The ball's not moving!     I can't throw home in time! [14:00] _Player     It'll cross the line! Don't touch it! [14:04] _Fan     It stopped just before the line! [14:06] _Fan     The third-base runner scored! [14:08] _Fan     That's the fifth run! [14:09] _All     Yeah! [14:11] Yamaguchi     Nice batting, Sawamura! [14:13] Aso     That jerk! Even luck's on his side! [14:16] Seki     Yeah! Yeah! [14:18] @Yui     He did it! [14:19] @Kanemaru     Don't pretend you meant to do that! [14:21] @Kanemaru     You couldn't do that again if you tried! [14:24] @int_Miyuki     I hope your hand doesn't hurt. [14:26] int_Kawakami     Sawamura... [14:27] @int_Kominato     You did it, Eijun-kun! [14:30] @int_Kuramochi     That jerk... [14:32] @int_Sawamura     I'm here... [14:39] @int_Sawamura     This team still has me! SIGN    Bottom of the Seventh SIGN    Seido SIGN    Naruta [14:49] Narrator     A few hitters made it on base,     but they were the exceptions. [14:52] Narrator     Sawamura didn't give up any runs     in the first six innings. [14:57] Narrator     In the seventh, a walk and a hit have put     runners on second and third with one out. [15:01] Narrator     Koyasu, the cleanup, is up to bat. [15:08] Narrator     A high fastball was hit to deep right field. [15:11] Narrator     Naruta scored one run after tagging up. [15:15] Narrator     With another runner on third, he fell behind,     making the count two balls, no strikes. [15:21] Narrator     It was the touchiest moment of the game. [15:25] _Umpire     Foul! [15:26] _Umpire     Foul! [15:29] Narrator     The batter hung on and made the     count three balls, two strikes. [15:35] Narrator     His next pitch was a powerful inside fastball. [15:43] _Umpire     Out! [15:45] Narrator     Sawamura threw 98 pitches in seven innings, SIGN    Eijun Sawamura     Innings Pitched: 7 Pitches: 98     Hits Allowed: 4 Walk(s): 1     Run(s) Allowed: 1 Strikeouts: 5 [15:49] Narrator     giving up four hits, one walk, one run [15:53] Narrator     and earning five strike-outs. [15:57] Maezono     Nice, second! [16:02] @Kataoka     That's enough for today. Go cool down. [16:07] @int_Sawamura     Damn, why am I so out of breath? [16:10] @int_Sawamura     I've only pitched seven innings! [16:13] Yamaguchi     Sawamura! [16:14] Kawashima     Nice pitching! [16:15] Seki     Yeah! [16:15] Aso     Good work! Have a drink! [16:18] @int_Miyuki     He's been pitching at full strength     since the first inning. [16:21] @int_Miyuki     Maybe he got a little too enthusiastic. SIGN    S     l     i     p SIGN    S     l     i     p [16:32] @Miyuki     It's okay when you get ahead in the count, [16:35] @Miyuki     but when the numbers miss,     you have to fall back on fastballs. [16:40] @Miyuki     You need to work on controlling the numbers. [16:45] @Miyuki     But when your fastball is on,     this is how well you can pitch. [16:50] @Miyuki     You showed that to our     teammates and the stands. [16:53] @Miyuki     It was exhilarating to catch. [17:02] @Sawamura     Are you teasing me? [17:03] @Sawamura     Are you teasing me because I came     off the mound in the seventh? [17:06] @Sawamura     What a dirty way to rub it in! [17:10] @Miyuki     I'm giving you an honest compliment. [17:12] @Sawamura     You never do that! [17:14] @Sawamura     It's scary coming from you! [17:15] @Sawamura     It makes you look even scarier! [17:17] @Miyuki     Hey! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Naruta SIGN    Bottom of the Eighth [17:20] Narrator     In the bottom of the eighth, Kawakami,     the rotation's #2, took the mound. [17:25] @Miyuki     Their team has several right-handed batters [17:29] @Miyuki     who can hit to the right,     hence Southpaw Killers. [17:32] @Miyuki     If you can get your sinker down around     their knees, they'll swing for it. [17:36] Kawakami     And throw my slider out of the zone? [17:40] @Miyuki     Yeah, after you get a few     strikes with your fastballs. [17:44] _Umpire     Play! [17:45] _Player     Go, Kawakami! [17:50] int_Kawakami     Seeing Sawamura and Furuya pitch     so well gets me pumped up. [17:56] int_Kawakami     I want to keep performing     in every game that I can. [18:05] int_Kawakami     As a third-year... [18:07] int_Kawakami     and as a pitcher... [18:10] int_Kawakami     I want to win! [18:13] int_Kawakami     I don't want any regrets this summer! [18:18] Narrator     Kawakami faced seven batters, [18:21] Narrator     allowing one hit and earning     three strike-outs. [18:24] _Coach     They're throwing another     good pitcher at us. [18:27] Narrator     The Naruta batters were     unable to find a pitch to target, [18:31] Narrator     and fell to Seido, 7–1. [18:31] ---     Seido          Naruta [18:31] ---     W: Sawamura/Kawakami L: Obori/Otsuka [18:37] Narrator     Their winning streak since their away     games has extended to seven wins. SIGN    Asari – Seido     (Saitama) (West Tokyo) [18:45] Narrator     Next, in the second game, [18:47] Narrator     the Kaneda-Ono battery started, [18:50] Narrator     and the rest of the fielders     were swapped out as well. [18:56] Narrator     In the early innings,     Kaneda performed well with his forkball, [19:02] Narrator     and the other team's pitcher threw     effective 12-6 curveballs. SIGN    Asari SIGN    Seido [19:08] Narrator     The game continued as a pitchers' duel     until the fourth inning. [19:13] Narrator     The stalemate was broken by the     shortstop Takatsu, who was batting first. [19:18] Narrator     First-year Yui, the right fielder in     this game, also got on base... [19:22] Narrator     And third-years Yamaguchi and Mimura     brought runners home to score three runs. [19:28] Narrator     But in the sixth inning, Kaneda gave up     several hits, tying the score at three. SIGN    Asari SIGN    Seido [19:38] @Kanemaru     Get out there! [19:40] @Sawamura     Here we go! [19:42] Narrator     Then, in the seventh inning... [19:44] Narrator     this player took the mound. [19:47] Kukki     Tojo-san is taking the mound! [19:50] @Asada     So he can pitch, too. [19:51] Kukki     That was what he was best at! [19:59] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The whole team will have to     cover the gap left by Furuya. [20:04] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Tojo. [20:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Can you take the mound this Saturday? [20:11] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Yes, sir! I can! [20:13] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Please let me pitch! [20:22] Narrator     He threw sliders and curveballs,     keeping his pitches precise and low, [20:27] Narrator     and racking up the groundballs. [20:34] _Umpire     Out! [20:35] _All     Lookin' good, Tojo! [20:45] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Here comes another! [20:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Bring it! [20:51] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Yeah! [20:58] @fbint_Kominato     That was good. It looked like the same     pitch but dropped out of the zone. [21:01] (Flashback) @fbKominato     Mind if I go next? [21:04] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Hang on, Kominato! [21:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Tojo, just a few more! [21:08] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     If you insist. [21:10] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     I'll be throwing the pitches     you can never hit, Shinji. [21:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Yeah! [21:17] Narrator     Choosing to spend his time as the     pitcher for batting practice, [21:21] Narrator     he worked on improving his ball control... [21:24] Narrator     which he put to use in this game. [21:31] _Umpire     Out! [21:35] Narrator     And... [21:38] Narrator     Sixth batter Kanemaru's hit one     high and deep, [21:44] Narrator     as if in reverence to Tojo's     return as a pitcher. [21:46] Narrator     That two-run home run would     prove to be the game winner. [21:54] Narrator     Seido High School achieved     practice game victories [21:57] Narrator     over Naruta Industrial and Asari High School, [22:00] Narrator     extending their winning streak to eight games. SIGN    55 Days Until     the Summer Tournament [22:16] ---     "Bloom of Youth!" [23:50] ---     I got it! I got it! [23:52] ---     His defense has improved. [23:54] ---     But I hate his MLB-inspired call outs. [23:56] ---     I got it! I got it! [23:58] ---     Trusting his pitcher's arsenal, [24:00] ---     he calls a simple and effective game. [24:02] ---     I got it! I got it! [24:03] ---     It's kind of like a promise     he has made himself! [24:06] ---     I got it! I got it! [24:08] ---     When the time comes, I'll gladly... [24:10] ---     I got it! I got it! [24:12] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] ---     "Kind of Like a Promise." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Kind of Like a Promise" [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 31 - Kind of Like a Promise Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    May 11th      Practice Field A SIGN    Mamiya East – Seido     (Kanagawa) (West Tokyo) [00:13] @Sawamura     Okay! Nice pitch! [00:16] @Sawamura     Looking good, Nori-senpai! SIGN    Batting eighth Left fielder     Eijun Sawamura [00:19] @Sawamura     I can even tell all the way from left field! [00:21] @Sawamura     I think I'm in love! [00:22] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [01:59] @Kanemaru     Left field! [02:00] Aso     It's yours, Sawamura! [02:02] @Sawamura     I've got it! I've got it! [02:03] @Kanemaru     Fine, just don't drop it! [02:07] @Sawamura     I've got it! [02:09] @Kanemaru     Yeah! Nice catch, Sawamura! [02:12] Seki     Nice catch! [02:13] Aso     It was right to him. [02:15] @Sawamura     Nori-senpai, nice pitch! [02:18] @Sawamura     Two outs! [02:20] @int_Miyuki     He's able to play defense now. [02:23] @int_Miyuki     But I hate his MLB-inspired call outs. [02:26] Ota     I get nervous when the ball flies that way. [02:29] Sachi     He's gotten better at fielding. [02:34] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kawakami will start! Miyuki will bat cleanup! [02:37] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Sawamura will play left field! [02:39] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Be ready to pitch at any time. [02:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Keep your shoulder warm while you're fielding. [02:45] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     In the summer tournament, you may have to     take the mound after being in the field. [02:51] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Let's prepare for as     many scenarios as we can. [02:55] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir! [02:59] @Sawamura     Two outs! [03:01] @Tojo     Focus on the batter! [03:02] @int_Sawamura     The game looks different     depending on where you play. [03:05] @int_Sawamura     Three per inning. [03:08] @int_Sawamura     Twenty-seven in nine innings. [03:12] @int_Sawamura     An out that the fielders     get and a strikeout... [03:16] @int_Sawamura     both count as an out! [03:25] @Sawamura     That's the Cap cannon! [03:28] Narrator     Spurred on by their     eight-game winning streak, SIGN    Mamiya SIGN    Seido [03:31] Narrator     the batters exploded in this game, [03:33] Narrator     getting double-digit hits     in six innings. [03:36] Narrator     Sawamura took the mound     in the eighth inning. [03:41] Narrator     The numbers were all over     the place at the start SIGN    Eep [03:43] Narrator     as he had trouble controlling them. SIGN    H     o     l     d     !! SIGN    H     o     l     d     !! SIGN    S     o     r     r     y     !! [03:46] @Miyuki     Hold yourself back! [03:47] @Sawamura     Sorry! [03:49] Narrator     Subsequently, he went back to his fastballs, [03:52] Narrator     and his pitching settled down. [03:54] Narrator     He allowed no runs. [03:59] Narrator     The cleanup put the game out of reach     with a second home run [04:04] Narrator     for the team's ninth straight win. [04:05] @Miyuki     That felt good. SIGN    Y     e     a     h [04:07] @Sawamura     Yeah! [04:10] @Miyuki     Number 2 looked pretty good that last inning. SIGN    Mamiya          Seido SIGN    Win Kawakami – Sawamura Loss Okamoto – Kido – Mizuno [04:13] @Sawamura     Yes, and 7 was improving, too. [04:16] @Miyuki     Yeah, let's work on that. SIGN    Kodama – Seido     (Chiba) (West Tokyo) [04:21] Narrator     Next, the second game. [04:23] Narrator     The Kawashima-Ono battery started. SIGN    Kodama SIGN    Seido [04:27] Narrator     The early innings were a     fierce hitting battle. [04:30] Narrator     Two first-years had especially     good performances. [04:34] Narrator     Left fielder Masashi Yuki hit     two doubles and a home run. [04:39] Narrator     Right fielder Kaoru Yui had     three hits and four runs. [04:45] @Kataoka     With Miyuki and Ono on the first string, [04:48] @Kataoka     you won't have many chances to don a mask. [04:52] @Kataoka     Would you be willing to     play a different position? [04:59] int_Ono     The coach is asking him? [05:01] @int_Miyuki     He must have been really     impressed by Yui's batting. [05:05] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     I'm Kaoru Yui from Mamiya Senior. [05:08] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     I was a catcher in elementary     and middle school, [05:11] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     so I can't think of playing     any other position! [05:19] @Yui     Yes, if you think I can help the team. SIGN    Meanwhile     Practice Field B          Maeda – Seido     (East Tokyo) (West Tokyo) [05:47] @int_Ochiai     He hit that slider well. [05:50] @int_Ochiai     Was he waiting for it? [05:52] @int_Ochiai     I said I'd train him, but he     already has a head for baseball. [05:59] @Ochiai     What do you think of those two? [06:03] @Furuya     They're trouble if they get on base. [06:06] @Furuya     That alone makes me not     want to pitch to them. [06:09] @Furuya     And it's discouraging when they hit     strikeout pitches. [06:14] @Ochiai     I see. [06:16] @int_Ochiai     That's his opinion as a pitcher,     but he's watching them closely. [06:21] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Would you please show Furuya     the second-string game? [06:25] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     If you're sure that's what you want. [06:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Yes, I want him to defend the infield. [06:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     That will teach him how the     other fielders behind him feel. [06:36] _Sign     Itching [06:36] _Sign     Itching [06:36] @int_Ochiai     This natural pitcher... [06:42] @int_Ochiai     No matter what amazing pitches you throw, [06:44] @int_Ochiai     it is your heart that moves your body. [06:47] @int_Ochiai     That is probably what     Coach Kataoka wants him to learn. SIGN    Practice Field A SIGN    With the relay from Kawashima     to Kaneda to Tojo SIGN    Kodama          Seido SIGN    Win Kawashima – Kaneda – Tojo Loss Sasaki – Shigeki – – Izumi SIGN    Seido has reached     10 consecutive wins SIGN    Third week of May [07:13] _Student     How does Okumura-kun seem today? [07:15] _Student     Pretty quiet. [07:17] _Student     What's that thing he's reading? [07:19] _Student     It's a baseball scorebook. [07:21] _Student     A scorebook? Not a story     about swords and magic? [07:27] (Flashback) fb_Student     Okumura-kun, I borrowed     this from Umemoto-senpai. [07:31] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Thanks. [07:34] (Flashback) fb_Umemoto     Oh, a scorebook? [07:36] (Flashback) fb_Umemoto     That's some pretty hardcore studying! [07:38] (Flashback) fb_Umemoto     I'm impressed! [07:42] int_Student     She complimented me for studying,     and I didn't have the heart to deny it. [07:50] @int_Okumura     This is amazing. [07:52] @int_Okumura     Not only did he threw various pitch types,     he also threw them to various areas. [07:57] @int_Okumura     He threw a lot in the early innings to     show the batters his different pitches. [08:02] @int_Okumura     But in the middle innings,     he didn't throw any balls. [08:06] @int_Okumura     They're all in the strike zone. [08:10] @int_Okumura     Trusting his pitcher's arsenal, [08:12] @int_Okumura     he calls a simple and effective game. [08:15] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You should know, pitching is an art     performed by the pitcher and catcher! [08:22] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Are you sure you want to do this? [08:26] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Will you create that art with me? [08:39] Watanabe     Two home runs in one game. [08:42] Watanabe     Batting practice is really paying off. [08:45] @Miyuki     Could be. [08:46] @Miyuki     I'm getting more comfortable     with a wooden bat, too. [08:50] Maezono     I want to do that, too! [08:59] @Sawamura     Yeah! [09:08] @Sawamura     Go! [09:12] @Sawamura     Run! [09:20] @int_Okumura     What is he, damn it?! [09:23] @Asada     He said that trying the tire...     showed promise. [09:29] @Asada     Sawamura-senpai sounded really happy. [09:34] @Sawamura     Okay, last one! [09:40] @Okumura     Jerk. [09:49] _Player     Thank you for the food! [09:51] _Player     Thank you for the food! [09:53] @Yui     Thank you for the food! [09:56] _Player     Thank you for the food! [09:57] _Player     Thank you for the food! [09:59] _Player     Thank you for the food! SIGN    May 13th     Practice Field A [10:21] @Kataoka     Move your legs and lower your hips! [10:24] @Kataoka     Keep your eyes on the ball! [10:28] @Kuramochi     Furuya's playing infield? [10:31] @Kominato     Maybe he'll be in the game. [10:33] @int_Miyuki     The coach really meant it. [10:40] @Yui     Let's make the twentieth a good one! [10:48] @Yui     Nice pitch! Let's take a break. [10:52] @Sawamura     Yeah. [10:54] _Fan     Resting after twenty pitches? [10:55] _Fan     Is that all for today? [10:58] @Kataoka     No, he'll be pitching one hundred times. [11:01] @Kataoka     But he would never pitch one hundred     times consecutively in a real game. [11:06] @Kataoka     Twenty pitches, rest, twenty pitches,     sprints, twenty pitches, rest. [11:12] @Kataoka     I'm having him practice like a real game, [11:15] @Kataoka     including anticipating him     getting on base as a batter. [11:19] _Fan     Oh, I see. [11:22] @Yui     Want to work in some of the numbers? [11:24] @Yui     Number 11 or the improved cutter? [11:29] @Sawamura     I'll stick to fastballs for today. [11:31] @Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai is catching for me tomorrow. [11:34] @Sawamura     I'll work on the numbers then. [11:37] ---     I understand. [11:41] @Okumura     Nice pitch! Next will be     your fifteenth pitch! [11:47] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Okumura and Seto are not physically ready yet. [11:52] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     I said I'd train them on the second string, [11:55] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     but their high baseball IQ     may help motivate the first string. [12:04] @Kataoka     Okumura, you'll switch with Yui for this set! [12:07] @Kataoka     You'll catch for Sawamura. [12:18] @Okumura     I'm sorry, but I can't do that. [12:23] @Kataoka     You can't? What do you mean? [12:31] @Sawamura     Boss, he won't catch for me     until he's on the first string! [12:36] @Sawamura     It's kind of like a promise,     a rule for himself! [12:39] @Sawamura     He's like... as difficult     to deal with as a wolf! [12:45] @Sawamura     But that's what makes him interesting! [12:53] @Kataoka     I intend to put you and     Seto on the first string [12:56] @Kataoka     before Miyuki leaves for     the Tokyo Tournament. [13:01] @Kataoka     Does that satisfy you? [13:06] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I haven't earned the right yet. [13:11] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I'm going to make it to the first string. [13:14] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Once I do... [13:16] @Okumura     Once that time comes,     I will be all too happy to. [13:24] @Okumura     But... [13:25] @Okumura     I am a catcher. [13:27] @Okumura     If I'm going to be on the first string,     it has to be as a catcher. [13:46] @Kataoka     I understand. That's enough. [13:52] _Fan     He disobeyed Coach Kataoka. [13:55] _Fan     Who is that kid? [13:59] @Sawamura     Time to get back to it, young Yui! [14:01] @Yui     Y-Yes, sir! [14:03] @Sawamura     Okay, third inning! [14:08] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Would you be willing to     play a different position? [14:13] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     Yes, if you think I can help the team. [14:48] @Sawamura     He's back, he's back! [14:50] @Sawamura     Wolf boy's back! [14:53] @Okumura     Is today another cram school day? [14:55] @Sawamura     Nope, not today. [14:58] @Okumura     Then why are you here? [15:00] @Miyuki     I heard, Okumura. [15:03] @Miyuki     You won't catch for Sawamura     until you're on the first string? [15:06] @Miyuki     You said that to the coach? [15:16] SFX     Grrrr [15:18] @Miyuki     The coach thought it would be best for the     team if you caught for a first-string pitcher. [15:24] @Miyuki     Then you went and refused.     You sure are a weird one. [15:29] @Miyuki     And really... [15:30] @Miyuki     You made the coach mad and passed up     your chance to be on the first string. [15:36] @Sawamura     He may be right! [15:38] @Sawamura     The boss is even stricter than he looks! [15:44] ---     G     r     r     .     .     . [15:46] @Miyuki     Come to think of it, there was     another guy who mouthed off [15:49] @Miyuki     to the coach and almost     got removed as a pitcher! [15:55] @Sawamura     Who was that idiot? [15:57] @Miyuki     You. It was you. [15:58] @Sawamura     What a handful! [15:59] @Miyuki     You sure are. [16:01] @Sawamura     Why are you bringing that up now,     in front of a first-year?! [16:05] @Sawamura     It got way worse because you got involved! [16:12] SFX     Grrrr [16:17] @Okumura     I must seem insignificant     to the guys on the first string. [16:25] @Sawamura     No, I don't think that at all. [16:28] @Sawamura     You stand out, you're a     good catcher, and you're scary. [16:32] @Okumura     I won't... [16:35] @Okumura     be satisfied with just     making the first string. [16:37] @Okumura     I want to become a starter. [16:47] @Miyuki     Well... [16:49] @Miyuki     I see. [16:51] @Miyuki     No wonder he's been so hostile     toward me from day one. [17:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll be joining the team this spring. [17:02] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     My name is Kazuya Miyuki. [17:04] @fbint_Miyuki     I'll steal everything I can from you,     even your starting spot. [17:11] (Flashback) fb_Chris     Yeah, good luck. [17:17] @Miyuki     Sounds like fun. [17:53] @Yui     Furuya-san, what would you think about     playing a position other than pitcher? [18:04] @Furuya     I don't want to, of course. [18:09] @Furuya     Especially infield. [18:10] @Furuya     There's so much to learn,     and everyone else is better than me. [18:21] @Furuya     But I'm in no position to complain. [18:26] @Furuya     If I have to be a fielder,     I'll do my best, even if I suck. [18:30] @Furuya     That's what I think. [18:32] @Furuya     When I'm out there playing, it means     there's someone else who isn't. [18:47] (Flashback) _Player     Furuya, don't you have     an outfielder's glove? [18:52] (Flashback) _Player     You can borrow mine when     you're in the field. [18:56] (Flashback) _Player     It's pretty beat up,     but it'll serve you well. [19:01] @Furuya     If I can play, [19:03] @Furuya     I'll do my best in any position. [19:08] @Furuya     That's why I want to practice     swinging and do fielding drills. SIGN     [19:15] @int_Kataoka     Wanting to be the best pitcher in Japan     and wanting to make your team the best [19:20] @int_Kataoka     are admirable goals. [19:23] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The one who shoulders the feelings of     the whole team on the mound is the ace. [19:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The current jersey numbers will be discarded! [19:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The twenty players on the     tournament roster will be decided [19:33] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     by your performance and     attitude in the coming days! [19:37] (Flashback) _Fan     He's going for third! [19:38] (Flashback) _Fan     He's crazy! [19:41] (Flashback) _Fan     He's out! [19:43] (Flashback) _Umpire     Out! [19:45] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     There is no shortcut to glory. [19:48] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The team doesn't need plays that mistake     arrogance for aggressiveness. [19:55] @int_Kataoka     But it may be for nothing if you     lose yourself within those goals. [20:03] @int_Kataoka     They may show themselves as you continue     working without doing anything special. [20:16] @Yui     Thank you, Furuya-san. [20:19] @Yui     I made this decision, so I'll stand on the     field and make sure that I don't regret it. [20:28] @Furuya     I will, too. [20:30] @Yui     Yes, sir! SIGN    "Kind of Like a Promise" [21:23] @Furuya     "Kind of Like a Promise" SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    May 15th SIGN    Sawamura's Birthday SIGN    Kuramochi-senpai's     Birthday [21:36] ---     Born May 15th [21:36] ---     Born May 17th [21:38] @Sawamura     As of today, we're the same age! [21:41] @Sawamura     I don't need to talk to you     like you're older anymore! SIGN    Eijun Sawamura     is now 17 years old. [21:44] @Sawamura     Right, Yoichi? [21:47] @Asada     Okay, I'm taking the picture. [21:49] @Asada     Kuramochi-senpai, smile please! SIGN    2 days later... [22:02] @Kuramochi     What are you waiting for, Asada?     Take the picture! [22:05] @Asada     I'm sorry! [22:06] @Asada     I'm sorry, Sawamura-senpai! [22:09] @int_Asada     Kuramochi-senpai is not     someone to mess with... [22:13] ---     18 years [22:13] ---     17 years [22:13] ---     HB! [23:49] @Okumura     It doesn't matter once I'm on the field. [23:51] @Ochiai     If I'm going to be in the game,     I want to show what I can do! [23:55] @Kataoka     I'm not looking for anything special. [23:58] @Kataoka     You just focus on doing what you need to,     every day, and it'll come to you. [24:03] @Kataoka     That will get you closer     to being the best in Japan. [24:06] @Kataoka     I'll ask again: What kind of pitcher     do you think the best in Japan is? [24:12] @Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Hunger" [24:15] @Okumura     "Hunger." [24:16] Kawakami     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 32 - Hunger Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    May 17th     Seido Practice Field B SIGN    Hyakuta SIGN    Seido SIGN    Batting Fourth, Third Baseman      Satoru Furuya [00:21] _Umpire     Foul! [00:22] @int_Furuya     Not that time, either... [00:24] @int_Furuya     The ball doesn't come my way. [00:28] _Umpire     Foul! [00:29] @int_Furuya     But it still might. [00:32] @int_Furuya     He could hit it my way anytime, [00:36] @int_Furuya     and I need to be ready     to get the sure out. [00:39] @int_Furuya     This is how it feels when you're not     on the mound or in the outfield. [00:42] @int_Furuya     This is how a third baseman feels. [00:46] @Okumura     Second! [00:48] @Seto     Two outs! Nice pitch, Kukki! [00:51] Kukki     Thanks! Nice play, second! [00:52] @int_Furuya     I didn't even get that out,     but I feel tired somehow. [00:58] @Kanemaru     Furuya's way too stiff. [01:01] @Kanemaru     He won't be able to field     any grounders that come to him. [01:04] @int_Miyuki     They're throwing more outside     pitches to the righties. [01:07] @int_Miyuki     It looks like he's trying     to avoid the ball going to third. [02:48] _Umpire     Out! [02:49] _Player     Yeah! [02:50] @Seto     Nice pitch, Kukki! [02:52] _Player     Nice pitch! [02:53] Kukki     Nice, Seto! [02:55] Tojo     That was a good slider. [02:57] @Kuramochi     Seto's looking sharp out there. [03:00] @Kominato     Yes. [03:01] @Kominato     His feet are always moving. [03:04] @int_Furuya     It didn't come my way again. [03:06] @int_Furuya     I don't know if that's good,     or if I want it to come to me. [03:14] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     We'll defend third base today, too! [03:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     S-Sure. [03:19] @int_Kanemaru     There's been a lot of guys     playing third base lately. [03:23] @int_Kanemaru     I don't want them thinking     it's a position anyone can defend. [03:33] _Sign     G     r     r     r [03:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sounds like fun. [03:39] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     But if you don't hurry,     it'll be summer before you know it. [03:42] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The prelims will start. [03:44] _Sign     ° His impression [03:46] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I don't think you have the time     to be mouthing off to the coach. [03:52] _Sign     ° His impression [03:53] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That's how the cap is, young Okumura! [03:56] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Doesn't he make you wanna     beat him good? Good luck! [03:59] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll end up retiring, you know? [04:06] Kariba     You're up next, Okumura. [04:09] Kariba     We haven't scored since the second inning. [04:11] Kariba     Get out there and make something happen. [04:14] @Seto     Kariba-senpai... [04:16] @Okumura     Yes, sir. I plan to. [04:19] _Player     Let's make this the inning, Okumura! [04:21] _Player     Make sure I get up to bat! [04:23] _Player     I'll be sure to get you home! [04:24] _Player     Let's go! Let's go! [04:27] @int_Okumura     I know what it means to play in games     instead of the older players. [04:34] @int_Okumura     But... [04:35] @int_Okumura     It doesn't mean anything once I'm out here. [04:39] @int_Okumura     If I'm going to be in the games, [04:43] @int_Okumura     I want to show what I can do! [04:44] @Seto     Yeah! That's it, Koshu! [04:47] _Player     How does he hit so well? [04:49] _Player     He's incredible. [04:51] @Ochiai     He always stays so calm under pressure. [05:04] @Miyuki     It's about time for us to get ready. [05:06] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! SIGN    Seido Practice Field A SIGN    Kume High – Seido     (Chiba) (West Tokyo) SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kume SIGN    Bottom of the Sixth SIGN    2 Balls 2 Strikes     1 Out SIGN    Runner on Second [05:38] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:40] _All     Yeah! [05:42] @int_Yui     Number 11, the splitter. [05:46] @int_Yui     He called for it here?! [05:48] Maezono     Okay! Nice pitch! [05:50] @Kominato     Two outs! Nice pitch, Eijun-kun! [05:53] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [05:55] @int_Sawamura     I nailed it! [05:57] Yamaguchi     Two outs! [05:58] Aso     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [06:00] Tojo     One more! [06:01] @int_Kataoka     Pitching, hitting, defending, running... [06:02] @Kanemaru     Finish 'em off! [06:05] _Sign     Satoru Furuya [06:05] _Sign     Baseball Journal [06:06] @int_Kataoka     Repeating those four actions every day     is the foundation of baseball. [06:13] @int_Kataoka     As long as we play baseball,     this foundation must never be neglected, [06:19] @int_Kataoka     no matter how great your aspirations may be. [06:25] @int_Kataoka     Each player may walk their own path, [06:29] @int_Kataoka     but the team as a whole shares the same goal. [06:34] @int_Kataoka     I'm not looking for anything special. [06:39] @int_Kataoka     You just focus on doing what you need to,     every day, and it'll come to you. [06:46] @int_Kataoka     That will get you closer     to being the best in Japan. [06:58] @int_Kataoka     I'll ask again: [07:02] @int_Kataoka     What kind of pitcher     do you think the best in Japan is? [07:16] _Sign     Spring Kanto Regional High School Baseball Tournament [07:22] Todoroki     It's huge! SIGN    May 18th     Yamanashi SIGN    Fuji Hokuroku Stadium [07:23] Todoroki     Mt. Fuji is huge! SIGN    Kanto Tournament, Round 2     Yakushi – Urashima Academy     (West Tokyo) (Saitama) [07:33] int_Todoroki     Bring it! Bring it! [07:36] int_Todoroki     Bring it! [07:40] Todoroki     Fly all the way to the peak! [07:46] Sanada     Wow, an extra-large home run! [07:50] int_Coach     He's swinging the way he did last year! [07:54] int_Coach     Looking good, Raichi! [07:56] int_Coach     Is Mt. Fuji powering you up? [08:01] Narrator     Following Raichi Todoroki's home run, [08:04] Narrator     the Yakushi lineup exploded. [08:07] Narrator     On the mound, their ace Sanada     made his presence felt [08:11] Narrator     by not giving any ground     to the Urashima batters. [08:16] Narrator     Yakushi led by nine runs in the fourth,     and the game looked like it would be called. SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Urashima [08:21] Narrator     As it was a five-day tournament, [08:24] Narrator     and the team had experienced     several injuries... [08:28] _All     Yeah! [08:29] Narrator     they decided to play all of their     first-years for the second half. [08:33] Narrator     But... [08:37] Narrator     It was a grave error. [08:40] Narrator     Errors caused a chain reaction. [08:44] Narrator     In the later innings, Urashima tied the game. SIGN    Yakushi SIGN    Urashima [08:47] Narrator     After a Yakushi rally,     Urashima again caught up [08:50] Narrator     and the game entered the     ninth inning tied at eleven. [08:54] Narrator     Ultimately, it ended in a walk-off loss. [08:58] _Coach     Damn you, Mt. Fuji! SIGN    San'nichi YBS Baseball Stadium SIGN    Kanto Tournament, Round 2     Ichidai Third High – Chidai Tomatsu     (West Tokyo) (Chiba) [09:10] _Fan     Kosei Amahisa's on fire. [09:12] _Fan     Look at that break. [09:13] _Fan     How has a pitcher like that     never been to Koshien Stadium? [09:16] _Fan     I heard he's inconsistent, but if he     throws like that, no one will get a hit! [09:22] _Sign     Ichidai Third [09:22] _Sign     Tomatsu [09:22] Narrator     Ichidai Third High used their first-year     pitcher Tadashi Terui in this game. SIGN    Tadashi Terui (first-year) [09:33] Narrator     In sharp contrast to Yakushi,     their first-years performed well. [09:38] _Coach     These players all developed their     arms in the boys' league. [09:43] _Coach     They'll be carrying the team     in the near future. [09:48] Amahisa     You're pretty relaxed for your first start. [09:51] Amahisa     Are you really a first-year? [09:53] Amahisa     You've got a rugged face, too. [09:57] Terui     Is that supposed to be a compliment,     Amahisa-senpai? [10:01] Amahisa     Um, yeah. [10:03] Terui     I hate being messed with. [10:06] Amahisa     You've got a really great physique. [10:08] Amahisa     You could be a wrestler instead. [10:10] Amahisa     You'd be a great heel.     You've got a rugged face. [10:14] Terui     Is that a compliment? [10:15] Amahisa     Yes, of course! How much more can I say? [10:19] Narrator     Ichidai Third High defeated Tomatsu High     School and advanced to the third round. SIGN    May 19th SIGN    Kanto Tournament, Round 3     Inashiro Industrial – Hokushin Academy     (West Tokyo) (Tochigi) [10:33] Narumiya     There's that blooper hit! [10:35] Narumiya     Way to go, Itsuki! [10:38] Narrator     Having defeated ace Takanashi     from Hanasaki Tokumaru, [10:41] Narrator     a powerhouse from Saitama,     in the second round, [10:45] Narrator     Mei Narumiya is sitting out this game. [10:47] _Sign     Inashiro [10:47] _Sign     Hokushin [10:48] Narrator     The batters supported the     staring pitcher Hirano well. [10:53] Narrator     Then, in the sixth inning, [10:55] Narrator     Inashiro Industrial put a first-year pitcher     on the mound for the first time this spring. [11:03] Narumiya     The first time I pitched as a     first-year was in the summer. [11:07] Narumiya     He's getting to pitch a     month and a half before I did. [11:10] _Coach     We didn't play in     the Kanto Tournament that year. [11:13] Narumiya     I don't care! [11:19] Narrator     Shinji Akamatsu's name rang out     across the Kanto region that day. SIGN    Shinji Akamatsu (first-year) SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [11:26] @Kuramochi     Are you serious?! They shut out     Hokushin without Narumiya?! [11:30] Watanabe     Yeah, both teams were hitting     in the early innings, [11:33] Watanabe     but their starter Hirano took     control in the third inning. [11:36] Aso     Yamaoka has been hitting a lot. [11:38] Ono     Two days in a row. [11:40] Watanabe     First-year Akamatsu came in     for the sixth inning. [11:43] Watanabe     He smiled the whole time he was     facing Hokushin's batters. [11:47] Watanabe     He was so relaxed, I couldn't     believe it was his first game. [11:52] Watanabe     The amazing part was him getting six Ks     in a row from one out in the sixth. [11:57] Aso     Six in a row? [11:59] Seki     Yeah! Just like Furuya last year! [12:01] @Miyuki     Do you remember? [12:03] @Sawamura     Damn it! [12:04] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, leave the past behind. [12:07] Watanabe     He was pitching close to 140 km/h. [12:10] @Sawamura     Close to 140 km/h?! A first-year?! [12:13] @Kominato     Reacting to everything, huh? [12:14] Watanabe     What really gave the batters trouble was     his height coupled with a lethal 12-6 curve. [12:24] Watanabe     At first, it looks like a meatball,     then falls dramatically near the plate. [12:30] Watanabe     Several batters were so surprised,     they couldn't even swing. [12:34] Watanabe     It might break in a unique way. [12:38] Watanabe     They have their left-handed     unstoppable ace, Mei Narumiya, [12:41] Watanabe     and the stable right-handed     pitching of Hirano. [12:44] Watanabe     There are some other fielders who can pitch, [12:48] Watanabe     but among them, right-hander     Shinji Akamatsu is tall and talented. [12:53] Watanabe     He'll be a powerful force for Inashiro. [12:58] @int_Yui     I played him in middle school.     He must've hit a growth spurt. [13:02] @int_Asada     A curveball... [13:04] @Seto     Akamatsu always liked to throw     that 12-6 curveball. [13:07] @Seto     Now that he's taller,     its trajectory might've changed. [13:11] @int_Okumura     First string... [13:14] @Seto     Yeah, we can't be outdone. [13:19] Maezono     No matter how good their     first-year pitcher is, [13:21] Maezono     Narumiya's still their guy! [13:24] Maezono     If we can't hit his pitches, we'll never win. [13:29] Maezono     Okay, I'll use the cage today! [13:32] @Kominato     Zono-san, mind if I join you? [13:33] Shirasu     I'm coming, too! [13:34] Maezono     Are you coming, Aso? [13:35] Aso     Pipe down! [13:36] Maezono     You what?! [13:37] Aso     You what?! [13:38] @Kuramochi     You two are fighting again? [13:40] @Miyuki     Amahisa and Mei will probably     both pitch tomorrow. [13:42] Watanabe     Yeah, I'll be watching closely. [13:45] @Kuramochi     Third High beat Yamamori     Academy without Amahisa. [13:49] @Kuramochi     Yakushi lost, but the other     teams are doing well. [13:54] @Miyuki     Yeah, but the summer is what counts. [13:57] @Miyuki     Furuya's making his return as a pitcher for     the second-string tune-up game this weekend. [14:03] @Miyuki     We have to see what else we     can do to get the team ready. [14:09] @Kuramochi     Yeah. [14:11] Watanabe     You're going off to     represent Tokyo, Miyuki. [14:13] _Sign     Don't take things that don't belong to you!     Remember that we're a team!     We must defend this title!! [14:14] @Miyuki     I just wish it wasn't     at this critical moment. [14:17] @Kuramochi     You're still going to enjoy it! [14:19] @Miyuki     Since I'm going, I might as well. [14:20] @Kuramochi     You jerk! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    May 20th [14:24] _Player     What? Third High lost? [14:26] _Player     Hakuryu overtook them after     they Amahisa left the mound. [14:26] _Sign          Kanto Tournament Day 4 Game 1     Inashiro Industrial 8 – 2 Kokai U Sagara     Kanto Tournament Day 4 Game 2     Hakuryu 3 – 2 Ichidai Third High [14:28] _Player     So the final will be... [14:30] _Player     Inashiro and Hakuryu. [14:31] _Player     I wanna see Mima take on Narumiya! [14:48] @Miyuki     Now, from the stretch! [14:50] Ota     He's looking rather good. [14:52] @Ochiai     Yes. [14:53] @Ochiai     He seems to be transferring     power up from his lower body. [14:58] @Ochiai     I hope he can maintain that form in games. [15:04] @Miyuki     Splitter! [15:09] @Miyuki     Okay, nice pitch! [15:13] @Miyuki     Looking good. You're less stiff now. [15:16] @Kataoka     How's your back? [15:17] @Furuya     It's fine. [15:18] @Miyuki     It's your first game in two weeks. [15:20] @Miyuki     You probably won't pitch very many innings, [15:23] @Miyuki     but try a few things so     you can get a feel for it. [15:26] @Furuya     I'll do all I can. [15:30] @Ochiai     I wonder how it'll go. [15:33] Ono     Nori, last pitch! [15:51] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Furuya will start the Saturday     game against Kodoge. [15:55] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You'll be starting as catcher, Okumura. [16:02] @fbint_Seto     It's a second-string game, but Koshu's     going to catch for Furuya-san! [16:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     See how he's doing and decide     how many innings he should pitch. [16:09] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Understood. [16:14] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You made the coach mad and passed up     your chance to be on the first string. [16:21] @int_Okumura     I thought I was gonna lose my starting spot. [16:24] @Sawamura     Nabe-san, can I use the video equipment? [16:27] Watanabe     You're gonna watch it again? [16:28] @Sawamura     Yes! I wanna take the mound     in a positive frame of mind! [16:31] Watanabe     It's becoming a pre-game ritual for you. [16:34] @Miyuki     We're gonna have a thorough meeting     before the game Saturday. [16:38] @Miyuki     Hino High School isn't a     team to mess around with! [16:40] @Sawamura     I know! [16:41] @Sawamura     I just wanna get in the zone first! [16:44] @Kanemaru     He's gonna watch the video again? [16:46] Tojo     The Hakuryu game? [16:46] Tojo     It's probably his good-luck ritual.     They just beat Third High, too. [16:51] Tojo     He pitched against them and won. [16:53] Tojo     That's pretty huge. [16:55] @int_Kanemaru     Honestly, he really broke out with that game. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    May 21st [17:10] Announcer     We're in the last stretch of     the Kanto Tournament final! [17:13] _Sign     Hakuryu [17:13] _Sign     Inashiro [17:13] Announcer     It's the top of the ninth,     and Hakuryu is within two runs of Inashiro! [17:16] Announcer     A runner on first,     and three-hole Soichiro Mima at the plate! [17:21] Announcer     On the mound is Mei Narumiya,     who came in in the eighth! [17:29] _Umpire     Foul! [17:31] Announcer     He gets a piece of a difficult pitch! [17:33] Announcer     They're down by just two runs! [17:34] Announcer     A home run could tie the game! [17:39] Announcer     The count is 3–2. [17:41] Announcer     Can the Inashiro battery take him down? [17:43] Announcer     Can Hakuryu High School     keep the game alive? [18:17] Announcer     Strike three! [18:19] Announcer     Mima's bat misses completely! [18:21] Announcer     The Inashiro battery chose to end     with their incredible changeup! [18:28] Tadano     Mei-san! [18:35] Narumiya     This was just Kanto. [18:37] Narumiya     Save it for the national championship, idiot. [18:43] Announcer     Unable to rally, Hakuryu loses 5–3. [18:46] Announcer     The Spring Kanto Tournament has been won     by Inashiro Industrial, led by Mei Narumiya! [18:55] Maezono     They won the Tokyo Tournament and     now the Kanto Tournament, too. [18:59] @Kuramochi     Did you see how far that last changeup sank? [19:03] @Kuramochi     It was practically a screwball. [19:05] Watanabe     Even Mima couldn't make contect. [19:08] Watanabe     He may have improved his grip some. [19:12] @Kuramochi     That monster's getting even better. [19:18] @int_Sawamura     Improved... [19:22] @int_Miyuki     You don't feel like you've really lost     after just one at-bat against him. [19:26] @int_Miyuki     I'll text him later. [19:31] Maezono     Hey, Mogami! You coming? [19:34] Mogami     I'm still too full to move. [19:37] Mogami     I have some other stuff to do, too. Sorry. [19:40] Maezono     I see. Eating is like training for first-years. [19:44] Maezono     I'll ask again next time. [19:45] Mogami     Yes, sir! [19:56] Mogami     The whole place to myself! [19:58] Mogami     Freedom is so nice! [20:03] @Kominato     Oh, I forgot something. [20:04] @Kominato     You can lay back down. [20:06] @Kominato     You don't get to relax very often,     rooming with two upperclassmen. [20:07] _Sign     C     r     a     p     .     .     . [20:10] @Kominato     Once you get used to the meals, you can     come watch our individual practice. [20:15] @Kominato     Seeing how everyone approaches     practice can help you, too. [20:22] @Kominato     The third-years will be gone soon. All too soon. [20:31] @Kominato     Okay, see you later. [20:36] int_Mogami     Kominato-senpai was unusually candid. [20:41] int_Mogami     Is he opening up to me? [20:44] int_Mogami     Does he want to be friends? [20:46] int_Mogami     Does he have expectations from me?! [20:49] Mogami     Wait, Kominato-senpai! [20:51] Mogami     I'm going, too! [20:53] Mogami     I want to learn from you two! [20:55] @Kominato     You don't need to push yourself. [20:57] @Kominato     Your stomach hurts, doesn't it? [20:58] Mogami     No, I only had two bowls today. [21:03] @Kominato     So you've been skipping? [21:04] Mogami     Oops... [21:05] @Kominato     That won't do. [21:13] _Sign     Inbox     Soichiro Mima     Re: Congrats on Second Place     I'm not pleased in the least. Did you think I'd be happy? [21:13] @int_Miyuki     Congrats on second place! [21:15] int_Mima     I'm not pleased in the least. [21:16] int_Mima     Did you think I'd be happy? [21:20] int_Mima     I'm more worried about your team. [21:23] int_Mima     Kosei Amahisa and Mei Narumiya     are both draft candidates. [21:27] int_Mima     Can your lineup really hit them? [21:47] @int_Asada     Is he watching the Hakuryu game again? [21:49] @int_Asada     He seems to be doing well. [21:51] @int_Asada     He probably can't wait till the game. SIGN    "Hunger" [22:17] @Sawamura     "Hunger." [23:50] @Sawamura     Nice pitch, Furuya! [23:51] ---     Way to force it through! [23:52] ---     Good job catching it, Okumura! [23:54] ---     Keep pushing just like that! [23:56] ---     Force it... I don't like that. [23:58] ---     So you're looking down on us. [24:02] ---     I hate to admit it, but I can't get there yet. [24:05] ---     It's second nature for those two. [24:08] ---     Beyond that is always... I don't want to lose! [24:12] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: "Heat Transfer." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Heat Transfer" [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 33 - Heat Transfer Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    May 24th, Saturday SIGN    Seido – Hino     (West Tokyo) (West Tokyo) [00:09] @Kuramochi     Have him hit one my way, Sawamura! [00:14] _Player     Lookin' good, Sawamura! [00:19] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [00:21] _Player     So that's Seido's Sawamura. [00:23] _Player     Was that a two-seamer? [00:25] _Player     That sank like crazy! [00:26] _Player     How fast was that going? [00:28] _Player     I don't think you can call that     a natural break anymore! [00:31] _Player     It started pretty high, too. [00:32] _Player     Man, coming up with a plan to     attack Furuya was tough enough! [00:36] _Player     We definitely can't ignore     a pitcher like this guy. SIGN    Hino SIGN    Seido [02:13] @int_Miyuki     Number 2's looking good today. SIGN    S     k     i     p [02:15] @int_Miyuki     Number 11 doesn't work if     it catches on his finger. SIGN    S     k     i     p [02:20] @int_Miyuki     The numbers break differently     depending on the day. [02:24] @int_Miyuki     It makes them fun, but also annoying. [02:30] @int_Miyuki     We also have this lifeline... [02:32] @int_Miyuki     His fastball! [02:35] @int_Miyuki     Inside or outside... [02:39] @int_Miyuki     He can throw it with deadly accuracy,     giving us plenty of options. [02:43] Ota     Two strikes with two pitches! [02:45] Ota     He isn't wasting a single one! [02:47] int_Sachiko     He had 38 pitches in five innings. [02:51] @int_Ochiai     His ERA against the     powerhouse schools Hakuryu, [02:54] @int_Ochiai     Naruta Industrial, and Kume was 1.17. [02:59] @int_Ochiai     His adaptability in tough situations, [03:02] @int_Ochiai     and his ability to focus on every pitch... [03:06] @int_Ochiai     The more he faces strong teams, [03:08] @int_Ochiai     the more polished his pitching becomes. [03:13] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [03:16] Maezono     Yeah! [03:17] @int_Ochiai     It's like he transfers his     confidence into the ball. [03:20] @int_Ochiai     What a pleasant surprise. [03:24] @int_Ochiai     While Furuya is in a slump, [03:26] @int_Ochiai     Sawamura has shown incredible growth. [03:33] @int_Sawamura     It's not enough. [03:36] @int_Sawamura     It's still not enough. [03:39] @int_Sawamura     I want to pitch. [03:43] @int_Sawamura     I want to pitch more. [03:46] @int_Sawamura     I want to pitch more against ace pitchers. [03:56] @Okumura     It's your first time pitching     in an actual game in a while. [03:59] @Okumura     Will you lean on your fastballs to start? [04:02] @Okumura     If you can keep them in the strike zone,     they won't be able to hit them. [04:08] @Furuya     I have trouble holding myself back. [04:12] @Okumura     Yes, sir. I believe I understand. [04:17] @Furuya     As for Eijun... [04:19] @Furuya     He's been an inspiration for me. [04:23] @Furuya     I've seen how hard he's worked. [04:26] @Furuya     I told him he had pitched well after     the Hakuryu game, and I meant it. [04:32] @Furuya     He brightens the team. [04:34] @Furuya     He's awash with aspirations. [04:37] @Furuya     The team needed a pitcher like him. [04:43] @Furuya     But I don't want to be second best     when I'm on the mound. [04:49] @Furuya     That's always been my approach,     and I can't change it now. [04:56] @Furuya     It may cause trouble for you     and the rest of the team... [05:00] @Okumura     The same goes for me. [05:02] @Okumura     I don't want to be second best     to anyone else, either. [05:10] @Okumura     Throw it down the middle early on,     even if they get some hits. [05:13] @Okumura     If we get ahead in the count,     I'll give the sign for a breaking ball. [05:18] @Okumura     Let's decide what to do     once we've seen how you're doing. [05:21] @Okumura     Give me the signature Satoru Furuya     pitches you threw in the bullpen. [05:28] @Okumura     I'll help you! [05:34] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:36] @Sawamura     Yeah! SIGN    Innings 7 Pitches 78     Hits Allowed 3 Walk(s) 1     Strikeouts 6 Runs allowed 0 SIGN    Hino SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the Ninth     Two Outs,     Runners on Second and Third [05:43] @Sawamura     Two outs! [05:44] @Kanemaru     Two outs! [05:47] @int_Miyuki     We have a sizable lead, but they've scored     once and have runners in scoring position. [05:51] @int_Miyuki     Can he swing his arm through all the way? [05:53] @Sawamura     Finish them off, Tojo! [05:55] @Kuramochi     Be aggressive! [05:57] @int_Miyuki     Does he have the instincts of a pitcher? [06:02] @int_Miyuki     He swung his arm through. [06:07] @Sawamura     Yeah, that's fourteen wins in a row! [06:10] @Kanemaru     Nice pitch, Tojo! [06:12] @Sawamura     Nice pitch! [06:14] _Fan     Hideaki Tojo. [06:16] _Fan     Another pitcher we have to keep an eye on? [06:19] _Fan     They beat Hino handily without Furuya! [06:19] _Sign     Hino          Seido [06:19] _Sign     Win Sawamura – Tojo Loss Kita – Mochizuki – Nishida [06:22] _Fan     Seido's on a roll! [06:24] _All     Thank you! SIGN    Seido Practice Field B SIGN    Seido – Kotoge      (West Tokyo) (East Tokyo) [06:28] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [06:31] _Fan     He's pitching over there! Satoru Furuya! [06:35] _Fan     What's he doing pitching     in a second-string game? [06:38] @int_Okumura     His pitches are high, but the ball's     momentum is getting swings and misses. [06:44] Haruno     That's one out. [06:46] @int_Ochiai     He's pitching high. [06:48] @int_Okumura     It's his first time on     the mound in two weeks. [06:51] @int_Okumura     We got the first out we needed. [06:55] @int_Okumura     I can set up in the middle and rely on     his pace to get us through this inning. [07:04] @int_Okumura     Excuse me. Timeout, please. [07:08] @Okumura     What's the matter? Having trouble pitching? [07:11] @Furuya     No, that's not it. [07:14] @Furuya     I get the feeling this team will swing     on borderline pitches. [07:18] @Furuya     Could you set up outside     instead of the middle? [07:24] @Furuya     I want to focus on technique as     much as results for this game. [07:30] @int_Ochiai     This is just the second batter, you know? [07:33] @Okumura     Understood. Let's go for outside pitches. [07:39] @int_Okumura     He may still be getting back up to speed,     but I shouldn't have set up down the middle. [07:44] @int_Okumura     That was an insult to him. [07:47] @int_Okumura     He wears Seido's ace number. [07:51] @int_Okumura     He's looking beyond this game,     at all the games to come. [08:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     There is no shortcut to glory. [08:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The team does not need plays that     mistake aggressiveness for arrogance. [08:12] @fbint_Kataoka     What kind of pitcher do you     think the best in Japan is? [08:16] (Flashback) fb_Ono     We aren't going to let you     play baseball by yourself. [08:20] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     None of us is satisfied with     how we did in the spring! [08:23] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Don't go blaming everything on yourself! [08:27] @int_Furuya     It's not about what I     want or don't want. [08:31] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     No matter what situation he lands in, [08:33] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     he pitches his best. [08:35] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     I prepare myself so I can do that, too. [08:38] @int_Furuya     It's all about winning. [08:42] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm gonna steal [08:45] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     that ace number from you. [08:47] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you want to pitch, come see me. [08:51] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm not satisfied at all! [08:53] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We can't let him outshine us like this. [08:59] @int_Furuya     That's why... [09:02] @int_Furuya     I want to be [09:07] @int_Furuya     the best in Japan with this team! [09:11] _Umpire     Strike! [09:20] _Umpire     Strike! [09:22] @Kuramochi     No one can hit his outside pitches     when they're on target. [09:25] Maezono     I'd hit it! I have to! [09:28] @int_Okumura     Two outs and no runners. [09:30] @int_Okumura     The count is one ball, two strikes. [09:33] @int_Okumura     His pitching has settled down. [09:40] @int_Okumura     Please swing your arm through. [09:43] @int_Okumura     Let's get the momentum of     the ball to make him swing. [09:51] _Umpire     Ball. [09:53] @Kanemaru     Did he pinch the ball? [09:55] Tojo     I think so. [09:57] @Miyuki     It got caught on his finger. [10:00] Ono     At that speed, it can be hard to catch     when it spins off to the side. [10:06] Ono     It's his first time catching for Furuya. [10:08] Ono     I'm not surprised it got by him. [10:13] @int_Okumura     We still have two pitches to work with. [10:15] @int_Okumura     Let's see what we can do. [10:18] @int_Okumura     Focus on height instead of trajectory. [10:20] @int_Okumura     Just get it across the plate. [10:24] @int_Miyuki     What do you have as a finish? [10:35] _Fan     Yeah, he swung! [10:37] _Fan     But it bounced off the catcher! [10:41] _Fan     Wow, three outs in a row! [10:43] _Fan     That's an impressive start! [10:45] Kawakami     He doesn't get rattled, huh? [10:46] Ono     Yeah, and his throw to first was spot-on. [10:50] @Okumura     I'm sorry. I'll catch the next one. [10:53] @Furuya     We managed a three up, three down. [10:56] @Furuya     I'll keep throwing     what you ask next inning. [11:02] @int_Seto     Koshu is still Koshu, no matter     who he's catching for. [11:06] @int_Seto     He's incredible when it comes to baseball. [11:10] @Kuramochi     How would you hit that? [11:12] Maezono     I wouldn't! Let it go and it's a ball! [11:15] @Miyuki     I'm glad that he got a K on a splitter      instead of just using fastballs. [11:20] @Miyuki     It will encourage Furuya and     give Okumura more options next inning. [11:26] @int_Miyuki     So he's not all talk. [11:31] @int_Yui     He asked for the same pitch     that got by the first time? [11:36] @Sawamura     Nice pitch, Furuya! [11:37] @Sawamura     Way to force it through! [11:39] @Sawamura     Good job stopping it, Okumura! [11:41] @Sawamura     Keep pushing just like that! [11:43] @Furuya     Force it... I don't like that. [11:46] @Okumura     So you're looking down on us. [11:51] Narrator     Furuya pitched for three innings this game. [11:54] Narrator     He struck out six batters and walked one. [11:57] _Sign     Kotoge          Seido [11:57] _Sign     Win Furuya – Tsuda – Kukki Loss Himura – Okubo [11:58] Narrator     He put on a decent show     for his return from injury. SIGN    Seido Practice Field A     Game 2 of double header     Seido – Shigeki     (West Tokyo) (Kanagawa) SIGN    Starting Pitcher Kanada SIGN    Catcher Ono [12:13] @Sawamura     Yeah! Nice fielding, Kanadacchi! [12:16] _All     One out! [12:18] _Fan     They make it look easy, [12:20] _Fan     but Seido can only do that     thanks to hours of work. [12:23] _Fan     That kind of play can make the difference      in a close game. [12:31] int_Tanaka     I'm best on defense. [12:34] int_Tanaka     That's how I want to     contribute to the team. [12:37] int_Tanaka     Always ready, always prepared. [12:41] int_Kishima     I'll avoid swinging at balls     and increase my OBP. [12:45] int_Kishima     There are a lot of things I can do. [12:48] int_Kishima     If I can play in a game,     I'll be sure to perform. [12:51] int_Kishima     I want more chances! [12:54] int_Yamaguchi     I'm ready anytime. [12:57] int_Yamaguchi     I just need to be in a game. [12:59] int_Yamaguchi     I want to play in a game. [13:02] int_Yamaguchi     Once I'm in a game, I'll be just     as good as the starters. [13:06] _Sign     just as good [13:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     This is your field! Your game! [13:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Go show them how you play baseball! [13:14] (Flashback) fb_All     Yeah! [13:17] (Flashback) fb_All     We won't lose! SIGN    May 25th Sunday [13:25] _Sign     VS Hino 7 – 1 VS Shigeki 6 – 4     15 straight wins!! [13:28] Narrator     In the first game of the double-header, [13:30] Narrator     Kawakami was the starting pitcher     against Kusakabe Kyohei. [13:34] @Miyuki     Nice pitch, Nori! [13:36] Maezono     Two outs, Nori! [13:36] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [13:37] @int_Miyuki     He's thrown 132 pitches in nine innings. [13:41] @int_Miyuki     He must be tired, but it seems     to focus him even more. [13:46] @int_Miyuki     Furuya and Sawamura's growth has left     him with fewer opportunities to play. [13:52] @int_Miyuki     But when he does take the mound,     he still pitches with the same passion. [13:58] @int_Miyuki     It might not mean much coming from me... [14:03] @int_Miyuki     but you've become so reliable. [14:08] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [14:11] Aso     Lookin' good, Nori! [14:11] Ota     Kawakami! [14:12] Seki     Nice pitch, yeah! [14:14] @int_Miyuki     You are the ace for our generation, Nori! SIGN    Game 2 of Double Header [14:22] Narrator     In the second game of the double header, [14:24] Narrator     Sawamura started and pitched     for three innings, [14:27] Narrator     allowing one hit and no walks or runs. [14:31] Narrator     With their cleanup leading the way     with a home run, the offense exploded. SIGN    Kyohei SIGN    Seido [14:36] Narrator     In the two games they played that day, [14:38] Narrator     Seido had twenty-four hits     and scored twenty-one runs. [14:42] Narrator     Before leaving to represent Tokyo,     Captain Miyuki [14:46] Narrator     extended their winning     streak to seventeen games. [14:55] @Ochiai     So this is the all-star roster. [14:58] @Ochiai     Yakushi is sending their captain,     Hirahata, instead of Sanada. [15:02] @Ochiai     Ichidai Third High is sending     their cleanup, Hoshida. [15:05] Takashima     As expected, given the timing, a lot     of players withdrew from consideration. [15:10] @Ochiai     The all-star team's captain     is Inui from Teito. [15:14] @Ochiai     Are you disappointed? [15:15] @Miyuki     No, that's a relief. [15:18] Takashima     Each school sends at least one player,     mostly third-years. [15:21] Takashima     Tokyo's all-star team     will consist of eighteen players. [15:25] Takashima     Inashiro Industrial is sending Coach     Kunitomo and four of their players. [15:30] Takashima     Joint practices will be held on     Inashiro's field, as well. [15:34] Takashima     The team from America [15:36] Takashima     has eighteen players from the     Wynd Youth Academy on the West Coast. [15:41] Takashima     They're a team of high schoolers from     Los Angeles, rather than an all-American team. [15:47] Takashima     A former Major Leaguer     has volunteered to coach them. [15:51] @Ochiai     You can catch Narumiya's pitches     on his own home field. [15:56] @Ochiai     That's the best kind of     scouting possible. [15:59] @Miyuki     We're not sure how much     he'll show me, though. [16:03] @Ochiai     Yes, that's true. [16:05] @Kataoka     I'm very thankful to Kunitomo-san     for taking on this role [16:09] @Kataoka     for goodwill between our countries     and to improve baseball in Tokyo. [16:14] @Kataoka     It will be a great experience to be on     a team with players all your own age. [16:21] @Kataoka     Be sure to show them what you     can do as a baseball player. [16:26] @Miyuki     Yes, sir. [16:28] @Miyuki     I'm a little hesitant to be away     from the team during this time, [16:31] @Miyuki     but I will bring back something     that will be of use. [16:35] @Ochiai     It's been a while since you had a     break from your captain duties, too. [16:38] @Miyuki     Yes, sir. [16:39] @Ochiai     Please just don't get injured. [16:42] @Kataoka     Now, about the first-years who     are joining the first string... [16:50] Ota     I'm back. [16:52] @Ochiai     How was Furuya? [16:55] Ota     He's fine. [16:56] Ota     It's been two days since he pitched,     and he hasn't felt any discomfort. [16:59] Ota     He'll keep having his massages, [17:01] Ota     but Dr. Higuchi says     his recovery is excellent. [17:05] @Yui     Welcome back. [17:06] @Yui     How did it go? [17:07] @Furuya     Everything's fine, I think. [17:10] @Furuya     They're still limiting the     number of pitches I can throw, [17:13] _sign     Do you wanna pitch? [17:13] @Furuya     but they're letting me     rejoin pitching practice. [17:18] Ono     I see. They say it's easy to re-aggravate     an injury right after you recover. [17:22] Ono     Don't push yourself. [17:24] @Furuya     I won't. [17:25] @Furuya     I intend to keep following the lower body     workout Coach Ochiai made for me. [17:33] @Yui     Furuya-san. [17:34] @Yui     Would you please let me catch for you     the next time you're in the bullpen? [17:39] @Yui     I'll switch out anytime you want me to. [17:41] @Yui     But I want to try to get     used to your pitches. [17:47] @Furuya     Yeah, I was going to ask you anyway. [17:51] @Furuya     We'll have to do it in     a game sooner or later. [17:55] @Yui     Yes, sir! Thank you! [17:57] @Furuya     But I won't be throwing tomorrow. [17:59] Ono     Furuya, let me catch, too. [18:02] Ono     I want to know what to call, [18:04] Ono     but I also want to help you     get stronger as a pitcher. [18:08] Ono     That's how the whole catching staff feels. [18:16] Ono     And of course, we don't want our streak     to snap while Miyuki's away. [18:27] @Seto     The upperclassmen are always     swinging a bat somewhere. [18:31] @Seto     It can be a pain to find enough space. [18:37] @Seto     How were Furuya-san's pitches? [18:39] @Seto     Exactly what you expected? Even better? [18:47] @Okumura     I was scared. [18:50] @Okumura     And not just by the speed of the ball. [18:52] @Okumura     It was like he was hitting me with his     raw emotions and not holding back. [18:59] @Okumura     Right at me. [19:01] @Seto     Koshu...? [19:03] @Okumura     Honestly, those three innings I spent catching for him took everything I had. [19:12] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     This isn't gonna be like warmups,     young Okumura. [19:20] @Okumura     So that's what comes naturally for those two. [19:26] @Okumura     And the one they're looking at is always... [19:36] @Okumura     I hate to admit it, but I can't get there yet. [19:41] @Okumura     Not to the stratosphere these guys play on. [19:47] @Okumura     Damn it. [19:50] @Okumura     It's so frustrating being a first-year. [19:56] @Okumura     I don't want to be beaten. [20:09] Narrator     It was officially announced that     Furuya would rejoin the first string, [20:12] Narrator     and that Okumura and Seto would     join the first string as well. [20:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Now, about the first-years who     are joining the first string... SIGN    The Previous Night [20:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I have no qualms about Okumura's abilities,     but he still lacks maturity. [20:33] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     What do you think, seeing as     you're rooming with him? [20:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     He can be overly thorny,     but he has proper manners. [20:42] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     When I was a first-year, I mouthed off     and the upperclassmen didn't like me, [20:48] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     but being on the first     string taught me a lot. [20:51] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Throwing him into the deep end may help     him become aware of what's expected. [20:59] (Flashback) fb_Takashima     So you knew you were mouthing off. [21:02] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     I can picture him sticking his tongue     out behind people's backs. [21:04] (Flashback) fb_Ota     Yes! He was cheeky and mouthed off! [21:07] (Flashback) fb_Ota     He had the upperclassmen     hot under the collar! [21:18] @Sawamura     You're finally on the first string. [21:21] @Okumura     It's only while Miyuki-senpai is away. [21:30] @Okumura     Thank you for waiting. [21:33] @Okumura     Please let me know any time     you need a catcher. [21:40] @Okumura     Right now, even, if you like. [21:46] @Sawamura     Sorry, but I'm not throwing today! [21:49] @Okumura     Tomorrow, then. [21:50] @Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai's catching for me tomorrow! [21:53] @Okumura     Tomorrow. [21:53] @Sawamura     I dunno! [21:54] @Okumura     Let's do it tomorrow. [21:56] @Sawamura     I don't think I get to decide! [21:57] @Okumura     It's tomorrow. [21:58] @Sawamura     I should really ask Miyuki-senpai! [21:58] @Yui     Thank you! [22:00] @Okumura     It will be tomorrow. [22:01] @Sawamura     You want to catch for me that badly, eh? SIGN    "Heat Transfer" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Heat Transfer." [23:49] @Okumura     Damn, I can feel the ball pushing my mitt. [23:51] @Okumura     The speed and angle of each pitch are     different, like the ball is alive. [23:57] @Okumura     This is the first string, the front line. [24:01] @Okumura     I won't be shaken off so easily! [24:03] @Kuramochi     Well, you can let us handle the team [24:06] @Kuramochi     while you go and cause some mayhem. [24:09] @Kuramochi     Just accept it. [24:10] _All     Hurrah! Hurrah! [24:12] @Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Okumura     "Competition." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Competition" [24:16] @Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 34 - Competition Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Seto     How were Furuya-san's pitches? [00:10] @Okumura     I was scared. [00:13] @Okumura     And not just by the speed of the ball. [00:16] @Okumura     It was like he was hitting me with his     raw emotions and not holding back. [00:22] @Okumura     Right at me. [00:24] @Seto     Koshu...? [00:27] @Okumura     Honestly, those three innings I spent     catching for him took everything I had. [00:34] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     This isn't gonna be like warmups,     young Okumura. [00:41] @int_Okumura     So that's... [00:42] @int_Okumura     what comes naturally for those two. [00:47] @int_Okumura     And the one they're looking at is always... [00:54] @Okumura     I hate to admit it,     but I can't get there yet. [00:59] @int_Okumura     Not to the stratosphere these guys play on. [01:05] @Okumura     Damn it. [01:06] @Okumura     It's so frustrating being a first-year. [01:14] @Okumura     I don't want to be beaten. [01:18] Narrator     On this day, Furuya's return [01:21] Narrator     and Okumura and Seto's promotions to     the first string were officially announced. [01:29] @Sawamura     You've finally made the first string. [01:32] @Okumura     It's only while Miyuki-senpai is away. [01:42] @Okumura     Thank you for waiting. [01:44] @Okumura     Please let me know any     time you need a catcher. [01:51] @Okumura     Even now, if you'd like. [01:58] @Sawamura     Sorry, but I'm not throwing today! [02:01] @Okumura     Tomorrow, then. [02:02] @Sawamura     Miyuki-senpai's catching for me tomorrow! [02:04] @Okumura     Tomorrow. [02:05] @Sawamura     I dunno! [02:06] @Okumura     Let's do it tomorrow. [02:07] @Sawamura     I don't think I get to decide! [02:09] @Okumura     It's tomorrow. [02:09] @Sawamura     I should really ask Miyuki-senpai! SIGN    May 30th [03:52] Kimura     You're leaving this afternoon? [03:54] @Miyuki     Yeah, I'm going right to the Inashiro     practice field after class. [03:59] @Miyuki     We're just meeting each other today. [04:00] @Miyuki     Tomorrow, we have a practice game     against a university team. [04:03] @Miyuki     Then we have two games against     the American team on Sunday. [04:07] @Okumura     So you'll be catching... [04:09] @Okumura     for Narumiya-san? [04:11] @Miyuki     I'm not sure.     Inui from Teito is on the team, too. [04:17] @Miyuki     Does it bother you? [04:19] @Okumura     Not at all. [04:22] @int_Okumura     Why do those two always laugh?! [04:27] @Miyuki     You caught for Sawamura yesterday, right? [04:30] @Miyuki     Seido will have four games this weekend, too. [04:34] @Miyuki     And you're facing Seiho from Aichi     and Yamamori Academy from Yamanashi. [04:38] @Miyuki     They're nationally-ranked teams. [04:40] @Miyuki     You might be called in,     so show them what you've got. [04:45] @Miyuki     I'll let you guys handle things here. [04:47] Kimura     Yes, sir. [04:48] @Miyuki     I'll be back to take my rightful place, but... [04:51] @Miyuki     Don't worry. [04:53] @Miyuki     They have their quirks, but our team     has some good pitchers. [05:00] @Miyuki     Learn everything you can. [05:09] @Sawamura     Excuse me! Is Cap here? [05:12] _Student     Cap? [05:13] _Sign     Who's that? [05:14] @Furuya     The captain. [05:16] @Sawamura     Kazuya Miyuki, the glorious     leader of the baseball team! [05:20] _Student     Oh, you mean Miyuki-kun. [05:22] _Student     He's right over there. [05:24] @Sawamura     It's him! And Kuramochi-senpai, too! [05:27] _Student     Those two are always together. [05:29] @Sawamura     Thank you! [05:31] @Sawamura     Cap, today is the day you set off     alone for the Inashiro practice field! [05:35] @Sawamura     We came to give you an early     send-off and wish you luck! [05:37] @Kuramochi     You don't need to be so loud! [05:39] @Miyuki     I don't need anything from you. [05:41] @Sawamura     But you don't mind, right? [05:44] @Sawamura     Entering a third-year classroom     is a new experience for me! [05:48] _Student     So the baseball team calls Miyuki-kun "Cap"? [05:51] _Student     Isn't that Furuya-kun, the guy who excited     everyone with his Invitational pitching? [05:54] _Student     He's pretty tall. [05:56] _Student     The other one is Sawamura-kun. [05:59] _Student     They wrote an article about his game     against Hakuryu on the Internet. [06:01] _Student     He threw 110 pitches in nine innings with     six strikeouts and only one run allowed. [06:05] _Student     You know all about him. [06:08] @Sawamura     It's time. [06:11] @Furuya     Miyuki-senpai. [06:13] @Furuya     Please take these. SIGN    HI-CHEW SIGN    HI-CHEW SIGN    Fruit Juice     New and improved! SIGN    Fruit Juice     New and improved! [06:19] @Sawamura     Haven't you heard?     All the major leaguers are into this! [06:23] @Sawamura     HI-CHEW is going global! [06:25] @Sawamura     If you take it, it's sure to improve relations      between our countries! [06:30] @Sawamura     Here you go!     We bought all of these yesterday! [06:34] @Sawamura     You're going to represent Seido, Cap! [06:38] @Furuya     Right. [06:39] @Sawamura     Don't do any grandstanding     while you're out there! [06:43] _Student     That's a lot of candy. [06:45] _Student     I'm jealous. [06:46] _Student     They sure treat him well. [06:48] _Student     They adore him. [06:50] @Furuya     So, are you going to catch for Narumiya-san? [06:53] @Sawamura     Will you? [06:54] @Miyuki     It bothers you guys, eh? [06:56] Maezono     Hey, hey, hey, what are you two     doing in the third-year class? [07:00] @Furuya     Hello! [07:00] @Sawamura     Hello, young boss! [07:02] Maezono     Who're you calling "young boss"?! [07:04] Maezono     Aren't you leaving soon, Miyuki? [07:06] Maezono     It's an all-star team of guys from our year. [07:09] Maezono     Don't make a fool of yourself! [07:12] Maezono     The summer battle has already begun! [07:15] @int_Miyuki     I'll only be away from the team     for three days, you know. [07:21] @Kuramochi     Well, they're saying you can     let us handle the team [07:24] @Kuramochi     while you go and raise some hell. [07:26] @Kuramochi     Just accept it. [07:33] @int_Miyuki     Jeez. [07:34] @int_Miyuki     I'm not worried about the team at all. [07:40] @Miyuki     Ono, Nori, you two handle the pitching staff. [07:45] @Miyuki     And that first-year catcher, too. [07:51] @Sawamura     Sir Kazuya Miyuki,     may you fare well in battle! [07:56] _All     Hurrah! Hurrah! [07:59] @Miyuki     Would you knock that off?! SIGN    Inashiro Industrial Memorial Field [08:18] @int_Miyuki     Just what you'd expect, it's immaculate. [08:32] Carlos     So you're actually going to set     foot on our practice field. [08:37] Shirakawa     You have some nerve to show your face. [08:44] Narumiya     Welcome to our home practice field. [08:56] _Coach     The summer tournament will begin soon, [09:00] _Coach     so we are grateful that you     responded to our invitation. SIGN    }Inashiro Industrial Coach      Hiroshige Kunitomo [09:06] _Coach     I would like to begin by thanking     all of the players gathered here. [09:11] _Player     What a lineup. [09:13] _Player     If Amahisa-san and Sanada-san were here,     the team would be invincible. [09:18] _Player     I guess they didn't want to be     on the same team as their divisional rivals. [09:23] _Coach     For today's practice, we'll work     on communication and signs. [09:30] _Coach     Our players will be supporting the practice. [09:33] _Coach     Please state the high school you're from     and introduce yourself. [09:38] _Coach     Captain, you first. [09:39] Inui     Yes, sir! [09:41] Inui     I'm Kengo Inui, a third-year     at Teito High School. [09:44] Inui     I play catcher! [09:46] Inui     I was thunderstruck when I heard     I'd been selected as captain. [09:51] Inui     I will do my utmost for the team! [09:52] Inui     Thank you! [09:54] Carlos     Thunderstruck? [09:56] Hoshida     I'm Mamoru Hoshida, a third-year     with Ichidai Third High! [09:59] Hoshida     I play first base! [10:01] Hoshida     I want to use my batting     to contribute to the team! [10:04] Hirahata     I'm Ryo Hirahata, a third-year     with Yakushi High School. [10:07] Hirahata     I play outfield! [10:09] Hirahata     I want this to be a positive     life experience for me! [10:16] @int_Miyuki     Coach Kunitomo is being smart about this. [10:23] @int_Miyuki     I think I heard the Japan High     School Baseball Federation [10:25] @int_Miyuki     won't allow him to be in the summer tournament. [10:29] Yoh     I'm Shunshing Yeung from Akikawa Academy. [10:32] Yoh     I play pitcher! [10:37] Yoh     I want to express my gratitude for being     invited, as a foreigner, to this team. [10:50] Yoh     I will utilize everything     I've learned in Japan. [11:03] _Fan     This is a fielding practice worth seeing. [11:06] _Fan     You have Hoshida, who usually plays first,     and the pitching staff in the outfield. [11:12] _Fan     Yamaoka-kun and Nagata-kun are playing third. [11:15] _Fan     Miyuki-kun and Inui-kun are playing first. [11:18] _Fan     With so many cleanup batters, [11:20] _Fan     it would be a shame to have     some of them sit on the bench. [11:23] _Coach     Yes, I told each of them they may be     asked to play different positions. [11:30] _Coach     Ideally, everyone would get a chance     to show what they're best at, [11:33] _Coach     but some players had to     drop out due to injuries, [11:37] _Coach     and I must decide the best order     for the players who are here. [11:49] int_Shirakawa     He's quick on his feet. [11:51] int_Shirakawa     He had no objections to playing first. [11:54] int_Shirakawa     I thought he wouldn't want to     play any position except catcher. [12:00] Narumiya     Forward, forward! Your first step was slow! [12:09] Narumiya     The throw was too high,     and you took too many steps! [12:12] Narumiya     It's not that far, so throw     it as soon as you get it! [12:16] Umemiya     It's not my fault! This isn't my position! [12:18] Narumiya     I think you were told about this already. [12:21] Umemiya     I've been practicing! [12:23] Narumiya     That makes it even worse! [12:25] Narumiya     I don't think you'll be playing. [12:27] Hoshida     Knock it off! [12:29] Imai     That's going too far, Narumiya. [12:30] Okuro     Stop it! [12:32] Hirahata     Mei Narumiya really thinks he's the king. [12:40] Narumiya     Look, that's how it's done! [12:42] Narumiya     The return throw step, the height of the throw... [12:44] Narumiya     That was perfect! [12:46] Narumiya     You can do it if you watch the others! [12:48] Umemiya     Well, excuse me! [12:51] Umemiya     Why do you get to boss me around? [12:54] Narumiya     Because you messed up in     the spring tournament. [12:57] Umemiya     Huh?! What're you talking about? [12:59] Narumiya     I wanted to beat the crap out of you,     but you had to go and crash out. [13:03] Narumiya     Give me a chance to pay you back, please. [13:06] Umemiya     Oh, so you're still sore about     losing in the fall tournament! [13:10] Narumiya     Yeah, in a big way. [13:12] Okuro     Okay, you two! Break it up! [13:15] Imai     Is Narumiya always like that? [13:17] Chujo     Wow. [13:18] Carlos     Man, it's good to have so many     level-headed players around. [13:23] Okuro     Hey, don't stand there smiling! Stop him! [13:25] _Coach     Pitching staff, to the mound!     We're reviewing signs! [13:48] int_Umemiya     He's quick. [13:59] Narumiya     Not bad. [14:00] Umemiya     How robotic as always! [14:02] Umemiya     Now it's my turn! [14:04] _Coach     I expect that each team has     their own signs and timing. [14:08] _Coach     For that reason, I want     to keep things simple. [14:11] _Coach     This team only exists for three days. [14:14] _Coach     Instead of coming up with a detailed series     of signs, we must focus on their clarity. [14:18] _Coach     We'll work thoroughly on covering,     throwing, and fundamentals. [14:25] _Coach     I've invited players who     I think can handle it. [14:31] _All     Yes, sir! [14:34] @int_Miyuki     His instructions are specific and precise. [14:36] @int_Miyuki     And he knows how to get the players excited. [14:42] @int_Miyuki     This is how Coach Kunitomo coaches. [14:49] _Fan     The Inashiro pitchers are going     to help out with batting practice. [14:52] _Fan     That's so nice. [14:56] _Fan     They're using wooden bats? [14:58] _Fan     More players are using     wooden bats in practice, [15:01] _Fan     but they won't hit as much     as they do with metal bats. [15:05] _Fan     Still, they have a lot of power hitters,     including Yamaoka, Hoshida, and Nagata. [15:11] _Fan     I'm eager to see how well they'll     hit against the American team. [15:17] Tadano     Nice pitch, Oguro-san! [15:35] _Fan     It's strange to see two     players who duked it out [15:38] _Fan     in the spring tournament     on a battery together. [15:41] _Fan     This alone makes coming here worth it. [15:45] int_Narumiya     I haven't forgotten about     that home run you hit. [15:50] int_Narumiya     But you're easy to throw to. [15:51] int_Inui     They're so alike. [15:53] int_Inui     The air of arrogance about him     is nearly the same! SIGN    Huh? [16:11] @int_Miyuki     Wow, he throws exactly where I put my glove. [16:15] @int_Miyuki     I could get used to this. [16:16] @int_Miyuki     Nice pitch! [16:22] int_Yoh     I had trouble sleeping last night. [16:27] int_Yoh     Being able to play like this, when I thought     my high school baseball career was over... [16:34] int_Yoh     And... [16:36] int_Yoh     I'm on a team with the best players in Tokyo. [16:43] int_Yoh     To-siā li. SIGN    To-siā li [16:45] int_Yoh     Thank you. [16:51] @Miyuki     Okay! Nice pitch! [16:59] Narumiya     Kazuya! [17:01] Narumiya     Don't you want to catch for me? [17:06] @Miyuki     If you're fine with showing me your moves. [17:09] Narumiya     Sure, I don't mind. [17:11] Narumiya     It's not like they're going anywhere. [17:16] @Miyuki     Okay, show me your changeup. [17:18] Narumiya     No, not that! [17:19] @Miyuki     Then your curveball and slider. [17:21] Narumiya     Those are all breaking balls! [17:23] Narumiya     I'll have you know my fastball     is even better than before! SIGN    Seido Practice Field,     the same afternoon [17:42] Ono     Okay! Nice pitch! [17:44] Ono     That one felt good! [17:46] @Sawamura     Thanks! [17:48] Ono     Okay, I'll give Okumura a chance. [17:50] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [17:52] Ono     Numbers 11 and 7 are unsteady today. [17:55] @Okumura     Yes. Sometimes they move,     but sometimes they don't. [17:59] @Okumura     His fastballs are fine, though. [18:04] @Furuya     12-6. [18:06] @Yui     Yes, sir! [18:15] @Okumura     What number will you throw first? [18:17] @Sawamura     Number 11! I want to focus on that! [18:21] @Okumura     Okay. [18:29] @Sawamura     Sorry! I can't control it! [18:33] @Okumura     If that's what it looks like in the bullpen,     we can't use it in a game. [18:38] @Okumura     I wouldn't call for it. [18:40] @Okumura     There are other pitches we can use. [18:45] @Okumura     But if you still want to     throw it, I'll catch it. [18:47] @Sawamura     I do! The god of war inside me demands it! [18:51] @Okumura     Okay, then put it in the strike zone. [18:54] @Okumura     Right down the middle is fine. [18:57] @int_Yui     He speaks so bluntly to everyone. [19:01] @int_Yui     There are still a lot of pitches     I have trouble catching. [19:12] int_Ono     His body is starting to react     on its own to catch the ball. [19:17] int_Ono     He kept dogging Sawamura and     Nori to let him catch for them. [19:22] int_Ono     Yui's strength lies in his straightforward     desire to improve and his persistence. [19:29] @Okumura     That one was good. [19:31] @Sawamura     Yeah, it felt good! [19:35] @Sawamura     If I get the next one, let's try Number 7! [19:39] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     For tomorrow's games, [19:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Kawakami will start against Kizaki, [19:43] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and Kaneda will start against Takehara. [19:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     On Sunday, Furuya will start     against Yamamori Academy, [19:49] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and Sawamura will start against Seiho. [19:52] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The starting catchers will be Ono and Yui. [19:55] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Okumura will sub in as needed. [19:59] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The summer tournament     lottery begins June 21st! [20:03] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The tournament begins July 5th! [20:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'll be announcing the players     on the roster in two weeks. [20:14] @fbint_Kariba     I don't expect any of the     regular members to drop out, [20:18] @fbint_Kariba     but the next few games will     determine who barely makes the cut. [20:28] @fbint_Kariba     As well as... [20:34] @fbint_Kariba     who will wear the ace number. [20:40] @fbint_Kariba     The way they pitch without Miyuki-senpai     during these games will be a big factor. [21:00] @int_Okumura     Damn, I can feel the ball pushing my mitt. [21:04] @int_Okumura     The speed and angle of     each pitch are different, [21:09] @int_Okumura     like the ball is alive. [21:29] @int_Okumura     This is the first string, [21:37] @int_Okumura     the front line. [21:42] @int_Okumura     I won't be shaken off so easily! [21:56] Maezono     Miyuki! [21:58] Maezono     How did it go?! How did it feel?! [22:00] Maezono     Did you get to wear a mitt? [22:02] @Kuramochi     Was Coach Kunitomo scary? [22:03] @Sawamura     Did you catch Narumiya-san's pitches? [22:06] @Furuya     Did you? [22:07] @Miyuki     Too many questions! SIGN    "Competition" [22:16] @Miyuki     "Competition." [23:48] @Sawamura     Strong players just keep on coming. [23:51] @Sawamura     Check this out! [23:52] Inui     It takes precise control and guts to     throw inside against such an open stance. [23:58] Yoh     This will be my last ever official game! [24:01] @Miyuki     We're on a Japanese baseball field,      and the umpire is Japanese. [24:04] @Miyuki     They've come to our house to play. [24:08] @Miyuki     We need to use our home advantage. [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "Because He's Awesome." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Because He's Awesome" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 35 - Because He's Awesome Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    May 31st, Saturday     Seido Practice Field A     Seido – Kizaki     (West Tokyo) (Saitama) [00:10] Narrator     Kawakami, the starting pitcher,     allowed only one hit in five innings. [00:14] Narrator     His intense pitching served to inspire     the team in place of its captain, Miyuki. [00:19] @Kuramochi     Look down on us... [00:21] _All     ...and we'll take you down! [00:24] Narrator     Maezono, given the cleanup position, [00:27] Narrator     was unable to control his emotions     and struck out three times. [00:30] Narrator     However... [00:31] Narrator     Furuya, who batted fifth, did get RBI hits. [00:35] Narrator     Leadoff Kuramochi and     three-hole Shirasu led the order [00:38] Narrator     to a six-run lead by the sixth inning. [00:40] _Sign     Kizaki          Seido [00:41] Narrator     Despite giving up three runs toward the end, [00:44] Narrator     Kawakami threw 135 pitches      in a complete game victory. [00:47] Narrator     The team extended their unbeaten streak     to eighteen games. SIGN    Meijin University Tsurushima Ballpark [02:23] _Reporter     Most of the university players     are first and second-years. SIGN    Meijin SIGN    Tokyo [02:26] _Reporter     The Narumiya-Inui battery held them      scoreless for two innings. [02:30] _Reporter     Then they passed the baton to Imai and Yoh. [02:32] _Reporter     Then the Umemiya-Miyuki battery     took over in the sixth. [02:36] _Reporter     I guess they don't want the pitcher and     catcher to be from the same division. [02:43] Yuki     The Tokyo All-Stars, eh? [02:46] Yuki     Interesting idea. [02:48] Yuki     Who could have known we'd be     facing each other in this game? [02:52] @Miyuki     Yes. It's been something new every day, Tetsu-san. [02:59] Owada     It's Seido versus Seido! [03:00] Mine     Calm down. [03:02] Umemiya     The university team's got brawn. [03:05] Narumiya     I got Tetsu-san out with     an infield grounder earlier! [03:08] Narumiya     That felt so good! [03:11] _Sign     S     m     a     c     k SIGN    Seido Practice Field A     Game 2     Takehara – Seido     (Saitama) (West Tokyo) [03:17] _Fan     This game will have a fresh order,      unlike the last one. [03:21] _Fan     Leading off is the shortstop, Takatsu. SIGN    Batting First Shortstop     Takatsu SIGN    Batting Second     Second Base      Seto [03:23] _Fan     Second is the first-year     second baseman, Seto. [03:26] _Fan     Third is the catcher, Yui,     and fourth is the left fielder Yuki. SIGN    Batting Third Catcher      Yui SIGN    Batting Fourth Left Fielder     Yuki [03:29] _Fan     They must really rate Yui and Yuki's offense. [03:33] _Fan     The upperclassmen in the bottom of the order      won't want to look bad, though. SIGN    Batting Fifth First Base     Yamaguchi SIGN    Batting Sixth Center Field     Aso SIGN    Batting Seventh Right Field     Mimura SIGN    Batting Eighth Third Base     Higasa SIGN    Batting Ninth Catcher     Kaneda [03:37] _Fan     It's one of their last chances     to show what they can do. [03:41] @Sawamura     Okay, it's go time! [03:43] @Sawamura     Go get it done, Takatsu! [03:45] @Sawamura     Will you become Seido's new vanguard? Can you?! [03:55] Carlos     He really has developed his power. [03:58] Hirahata     He's been hitting a lot of home runs lately. [04:01] Hoshida     It sure does feel nice to have him     when he's on your team. [04:05] Shirakawa     He has thirty-seven career home runs. [04:07] Shirakawa     Five in May of this year alone. [04:09] Carlos     You sound obsessed. [04:11] int_Narumiya     He spoils pitches to stay alive and waits     for a pitch he can do something with. [04:15] int_Narumiya     He does just what annoys pitchers the most. [04:25] Anthony     Whoa! [04:25] Anthony     Did you see that?! [04:27] Rhinehart     I thought their players would all be ninjas,     but they've got some heavy hitters, too! [04:32] Rhinehart     And an Elvis to boot! [04:35] Anthony     Look at his duck tail! [04:36] Rhinehart     Awesome! [04:52] Umemiya     Don't act like you're better than us. [04:55] Rhinehart     Looks like they've got some decent players. [05:00] Anthony     This is it. Now we can play a real game. [05:07] _Player     What's got you all fired up? [05:09] _Player     You're not on that team, Yuki. [05:12] _Sign     Seido High School Practice Field [05:14] @Sawamura     Yes, they can get a double play! [05:19] _Fan     The shortstop slipped up again. [05:21] @int_Kuramochi     Takatsu is moving pretty slow. [05:24] @int_Kuramochi     He looked better in practice. [05:27] @Kataoka     Nakata, can you go in next inning? [05:29] Nakata     Yes, sir! [05:30] @Kataoka     Kijima. [05:31] Kijima     Yes, sir! I'm ready anytime! [05:33] int_Ota     He's changing both middle infielders? [05:35] int_Ota     That's pretty harsh. [05:37] @int_Okumura     Taku hasn't even done anything yet. [05:40] Narrator     The players on the field, [05:42] Narrator     as well as those waiting to play,     will all have chances to perform. [05:46] Narrator     They must show what they can do     in the limited time they are given. [05:53] @Sawamura     Okay, change gears! [05:55] @Sawamura     It's how you play next that counts! [05:58] @Sawamura     It's not over! You can still stop them! [06:05] Takatsu     Yeah! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Takehara [06:06] Narrator     Seido allowed a two-run lead     until the fifth inning, [06:11] Narrator     when the third-year infielders took the field     and established a rhythm on defense. [06:21] Narrator     The bottom of the lineup started a rally, [06:24] Narrator     tying the game in the seventh. [06:26] Narrator     In the eighth, they took the lead. [06:28] Narrator     Every one of Seido's runs     was driven in by a third-year. [06:36] Narrator     Third-year Kawashima came on as the     relief pitcher in the seventh inning. [06:41] Narrator     His battery with first-year Okumura performed well, [06:43] Narrator     allowing one run in three innings. [06:45] Narrator     Seido beat Takehara High School     by a score of 6–4. [06:50] Narrator     It was their nineteenth consecutive win, [06:52] Narrator     and it built up momentum for     their games the following day. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [07:00] Maezono     How was the university team?! [07:02] Maezono     Did you see Tetsu-san?! [07:03] @Kuramochi     Did you play against him? [07:05] @Sawamura     And did you catch for Narumiya-san?! [07:08] @Furuya     Did you? [07:09] @Miyuki     Too many questions... SIGN    June 1st, Sunday SIGN    Seiho High School SIGN    Yamamori Academy [07:29] @Sawamura     They're here, they're here! [07:31] @Sawamura     Strong players just keep on coming. [07:35] @Sawamura     Just look at 'em! [07:36] @Kominato     You sound awfully confident. [07:38] @int_Okumura     He smiles no matter where he is     or who he's with. [07:43] Ono     It's a round robin against teams     that are Koshien regulars. [07:46] Ono     We don't have our captain,      but this is the best way to test our skills. [07:53] Ono     Since we're doing this, let's give it our all! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [07:59] @Sawamura     Let's brag to Cap about our     unbeaten record when he gets back! [08:03] Kawakami     Yeah, I want him to be impressed     at how well we played. [08:07] @Furuya     Ono-senpai, let's have a good game. [08:10] @int_Yui     Ono-senpai is the starting     catcher for both games. [08:13] @int_Yui     I'll stay ready in case I need to go in. [08:18] @int_Okumura     I want to catch for both of them     in a real game. [08:25] _Sign     Meijin University     Tsurushima Ballpark [08:32] _Reporter     And that was an off-balance throw! [08:34] _Reporter     He's got a strong arm! [08:36] _Coach     The Wynd Youth Academy was established to     promote interest in baseball in urban areas. [08:42] _Coach     They provide free development     programs to those [08:45] _Coach     who are unable to play baseball due     to financial or other circumstances. [08:50] _Coach     They even have former major     leaguers volunteering as coaches. [08:54] _Coach     They've brought their very best players. [08:59] _Coach     The sport of baseball is what gave them      the opportunity to come to Japan [09:04] _Coach     and made this game possible. [09:10] _Coach     How will we fare against them? [09:19] _Coach     Once this game is over,     you'll each go back to your own team [09:23] _Coach     and make the final adjustments before     competing to play at Koshien Stadium. [09:28] _Coach     You may even face one another      in the tournament. [09:31] _Coach     But that's part of Japanese baseball. [09:34] _Coach     We play hard, polish our technique,     and train our bodies together. [09:39] _Coach     Having rivals drives us even higher. [09:43] _Coach     Have pride in the baseball we devote     every day to, and compete with honor! [09:49] Inui     Let's go! [09:51] _All     Yeah! SIGN    Tokyo (Japan) SIGN    Wynd Youth Academy (USA) [09:58] _Coach     The pitching order for Game 1     will be Yoh, Imai, Narumiya, [10:02] _Coach     and the starting catcher will be Inui. [10:04] _Coach     The starting catcher for     Game 2 will be Miyuki. [10:07] _Coach     The pitching order will     be Umemiya, Oguro, Nakajo. [10:12] int_Hirahata     He really isn't going to let a catcher and     pitcher from the same division work together. [10:17] int_Hirahata     I guess that's how attentive     Coach Kunitomo is. [10:20] int_Shirakawa     Obviously. It would only     work against our team. [10:24] int_Shirakawa     It's bad enough they're watching us practice. [10:27] @int_Miyuki     Man, I'm nervous playing first base. [10:32] @int_Miyuki     This might be my first time playing     anything except catcher in a game. [10:35] @Miyuki     One at a time! [10:36] @Miyuki     Stay relaxed! SIGN    Batting First Second Base      Anthony [10:45] @int_Miyuki     We don't know anything about them,     so what calls should we make? [10:48] @int_Miyuki     I guess we'll have to see how they swing. [10:53] int_Inui     He's standing pretty far from the plate. [10:57] int_Inui     He'll probably step into the swing, [11:00] int_Inui     and have trouble hitting inside pitches. [11:02] int_Inui     It takes precise control and guts to     throw inside against such an open stance. [11:10] int_Inui     But this guy has that. [11:17] int_Yoh     This will be... [11:22] int_Yoh     my last ever official game! [11:29] _Umpire     Strike! [11:34] int_Yoh     I can burn myself out today. [11:41] _Sign     USA [11:41] _Sign     Japan SIGN    Top of the Second SIGN    Batting Seventh Center Field      M. Steven [11:49] _Umpire     Foul! [11:51] _Umpire     Ball. [11:59] _Umpire     Foul! [12:00] Owada     He hit an outside pitch that far? [12:02] Owada     That pitch was off the plate, wasn't it? [12:05] Mine     It was a strike for him. [12:09] Mine     Americans have larger bodies than Japanese, [12:12] Mine     so their strike zones are larger, too. [12:17] int_Yoh     His body remains firmly planted     despite the speed of his swing. [12:22] int_Yoh     It shows he's being rational     about how he swings. [12:31] int_Yoh     This is real American baseball! [12:44] _Umpire     Out! [12:45] _Fan     He sawed him off! [12:48] _Fan     He's not letting the     American team get a good hit! [12:51] Owada     That's why they call him      a precision robot! [12:54] int_Mine     His pitches have gained speed     over the off-season. [12:58] int_Mine     I'm sure he knows he isn't eligible     for this year's tournament. [13:03] int_Mine     I have nothing but respect     for his devotion to baseball. [13:07] @Miyuki     Nice pitch. [13:09] @Miyuki     Your outside pitch is priming the pump. [13:11] @Miyuki     It's throwing off their batters. [13:16] Anthony     Another strikeout on an inside pitch. [13:19] Steven     The Japanese umpire is calling every     inside pitch a strike, and it's ticking me off. [13:24] _Coach     That pitcher is clever,     and a little intimidating. [13:29] _Coach     He must be the best pitcher     on the Japanese team. SIGN    Starting Pitcher      C. Weed [13:40] Umemiya     Man, he's intense! [13:42] Umemiya     I can't wait to get up to bat! [13:45] Umemiya     Is it fast? And awesome? [13:47] @Miyuki     He's using his large body     to throw as hard as he can. [13:51] @Miyuki     It's like the mound is that much closer. [13:53] @Miyuki     But when he throws a breaking     ball, his arm wavers, [13:56] @Miyuki     so you can tell when one's coming. [13:58] @Miyuki     Just don't let his form fool you. [14:00] Shirakawa     I got used to his pitches in one at-bat. [14:03] Carlos     We can swing at his sloppy fastballs. [14:06] Shirakawa     He's certainly not out of our league. [14:09] Umemiya     Oh, I like the sound of that! [14:12] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [14:14] Narumiya     Okay, three up, three down! [14:17] Narumiya     Just like that! [14:18] Narumiya     Our offense is over, just like that! [14:20] Narumiya     No rest for the pitcher, I guess! SIGN    Top of the Third SIGN    Batting Eighth Left Field      Rob Marlin [14:36] _Umpire     Strike! [14:37] Bob     No! [14:41] @Miyuki     Two outs! [14:43] @Miyuki     Nice pitch. [14:45] @fb_Miyuki     You often hear about how their strike zone      is more to the outside of the plate. [14:49] @fb_Miyuki     So it might be a good idea     to pitch out of the zone away. [14:52] @fb_Miyuki     What we should target is the inside. [14:58] @Miyuki     We're on a Japanese baseball field,      and the umpire is Japanese. [15:02] @Miyuki     Get them to swing at balls outside [15:08] @Miyuki     and finish them off on the inside. [15:11] @Miyuki     They've come to our house to play. [15:16] @Miyuki     We need to use our home advantage. [15:19] Narumiya     Don't you just love his personality? [15:23] @Miyuki     Like you're one to talk. [15:25] Yoh     You're a bad guy. [15:31] int_Yoh     Now I know how he got that hit last year. [15:43] _Umpire     Strike! [15:45] int_Anthony     A slow curveball... [15:47] int_Anthony     He's got more tricks up his sleeve. [15:50] @int_Miyuki     All the way outside. [15:51] @int_Miyuki     Superb. [15:55] _Umpire     Foul! [15:56] int_Anthony     First slow and outside...     then a high inside fastball. [16:02] int_Anthony     Where will he pitch next? [16:04] int_Anthony     Inside? Outside? [16:06] @int_Miyuki     Sorry, but as soon as that     curveball got by you... [16:10] @int_Miyuki     You were doomed. [16:12] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [16:14] _Fan     Swing and a miss! SIGN    USA     Japan [16:18] _Reporter     Three innings of nearly perfect pitching. [16:21] _Reporter     Shunshing Yeung... [16:23] _Reporter     It's a shame we won't get to see him pitch     in the summer tournament. [16:29] _Coach     Your pitching is giving the team     courage and momentum. [16:35] _Coach     I made the right choice in having you start. [16:44] Umemiya     What's wrong? [16:45] Narumiya     He's never said anything that nice to me! [16:50] Umemiya     No! Really? [16:50] Narumiya     What's that supposed to mean?! [16:53] Carlos     Cool it, King. [17:00] _Umpire     Ball four! [17:02] @int_Miyuki     As soon as he had to pitch from the stretch,     he became erratic. [17:05] @int_Miyuki     One out, and runners on first and second. [17:07] @int_Miyuki     We need to take advantage of this situation. [17:12] _Fan     A bunt! [17:14] _Fan     Now there are two outs with     runners on second and third! [17:16] _Fan     Now it's up to the cleanup! [17:20] int_Shirakawa     You brag about your ability in the clutch. [17:22] int_Shirakawa     Then prove it. [17:25] _Coach     They gave us an out for free... [17:28] _Coach     Typical Japanese small ball. [17:37] int_Carlos     If the ball gets past the infield,     I'll make it home. [17:40] int_Yoh     What pitch will Kazuya Miyuki swing at? [17:44] int_Narumiya     You're not the starting catcher     or the cleanup batter. [17:48] int_Narumiya     If you don't get a hit here,     why are you even playing, Kazuya? [17:53] int_Carlisle     There's two outs, but the inning's not over. [17:56] int_Carlisle     Forget about the runner.     Give me your best fastball. [18:04] _Umpire     Strike! [18:05] Carlisle     Nice! Your pitches are looking good! [18:10] int_Carlisle     Take him down, Weed! [18:19] _All     Yeah! [18:26] Carlisle     He willingly sacrificed himself. [18:30] Carlisle     Such focus in the heat of battle... [18:34] Carlisle     I see... [18:35] Carlisle     So that's how Japanese samurai fight. SIGN    Seido Practice Field A SIGN    Yamamori SIGN    Seiho [18:46] @Okumura     The third batter hit another inside pitch. [18:50] @Okumura     He seems to like those,     so we need to be careful. [18:53] @Sawamura     That's the eye of a catcher. [18:55] @Sawamura     You notice the finer details. [18:58] @Okumura     What did you notice, then? [19:02] @Okumura     I saw you watching. You looked serious. [19:05] @Sawamura     Oh, you know... He took that high inside pitch     and glared back at the pitcher, [19:10] @Sawamura     so I figured he's pretty tough. [19:12] @Sawamura     And the batter before him, um... [19:14] @Sawamura     He had a really cool stance! [19:17] @Okumura     So you did pick up on some good details. [19:18] @Sawamura     Huh? Really? [19:20] @Sawamura     You gave me a compliment! [19:21] @Sawamura     So, how about their leadoff? [19:23] @Sawamura     He must have a lot of friends! [19:25] @Sawamura     The way he plays is beautiful! [19:27] @Okumura     I don't know about that. [19:29] @Yui     What did you notice, Furuya-san? [19:34] @Furuya     Seiho seems to have some persistent batters. [19:38] @Furuya     They're hard to take down     even when they're cornered. [19:40] @Furuya     Yamamori likes to hit early. [19:42] @Furuya     They'll swing at fastballs. [19:45] @Yui     The Seiho batters change their step     to a slide when they're cornered. [19:49] @Yui     You don't see them getting struck out much. [19:52] @Furuya     Now that you mention it... [19:54] @Yui     Yamamori almost never makes bad contact. [19:57] int_Ono     Yamamori and Seiho are both powerhouse     schools with excellent lineups. [20:01] int_Ono     But... [20:02] int_Ono     I think Sawamura and Furuya     can hold them off. [20:06] int_Ono     They just need to pitch their best. [20:13] Kawakami     Just do what you do best. [20:16] @Kuramochi     Want to go get warmed up? [20:20] @Sawamura     Furuya. [20:23] @Sawamura     Your back's fine now, right? [20:30] @Furuya     Yeah, I'm fine. [20:33] @Sawamura     I see. [20:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     On Sunday, Furuya will start     against Yamamori Academy, [20:38] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and Sawamura will start against Seiho. [20:43] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'll be announcing the players     on the roster in two weeks. [20:47] @Sawamura     So you can pitch a quality start today. [20:52] @Sawamura     Don't start forcing your pitches     and self-destruct. [21:03] @Furuya     You're not playing until     the third game, right? [21:07] @Furuya     Stay quiet and watch. [21:12] @Kuramochi     Sawamura, don't pick a fight with Furuya     just because you're bored! [21:17] @Kuramochi     Pay attention to the game! [21:20] @Sawamura     I'm not picking a fight! [21:22] @Sawamura     This is my way of cheering for him! [21:24] @Kuramochi     Anyone can see you're messing with him! [21:26] @Sawamura     Ono-senpai, [21:27] @Sawamura     I'm like a runaway train with no brakes,     but I'm looking forward to throwing to you! [21:31] Ono     Got it! [21:32] @Sawamura     Thank you! [21:34] @Furuya     Runaway train... [21:36] Kaneda     What's he up to? [21:39] Tojo     It's his way of cheering, remember? [21:43] @Okumura     Why are you putting pressure on Furuya-san     on his second game back? [21:55] @Sawamura     Because he's awesome. [22:00] @Sawamura     He's awesome, and I want to beat him. SIGN    "Because He's Awesome" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Because He's Awesome." [23:48] _Both     So that's Furuya! Seido's Satoru Furuya! [23:52] Yuto     I'm so excited! [23:54] @Furuya     I'll get it back again. [23:56] @Okumura     He's clearly forcing it, and it's all your fault. [24:00] Ono     Don't worry. We'll back you up,      so pitch however you like. [24:05] Ono     I'm no Miyuki, but... [24:08] Ono     But I'm going to be a better catcher     than I was that day! [24:13] Ono     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] Ono     "As a Catcher." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "As a Catcher" [24:17] Ono     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 36 - As a Catcher Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Sawamura     So you can pitch a quality start today. [00:09] @Sawamura     Don't start forcing your     pitches and self-destruct. [00:18] @Furuya     You're not playing until     the third game, right? [00:23] @Furuya     Stay quiet and watch. [00:27] @Sawamura     Why are you putting pressure on     Furuya-san on his second game back? [00:32] @Sawamura     Because he's awesome. [00:37] @Sawamura     He's awesome, and I want to beat him. SIGN    Batting Fourth Catcher      R. Carlisle [02:29] Umemiya     Whoa! [02:32] @int_Miyuki     The ball drifted a little high,     and he hit it that far? [02:37] Owada     A two-run homer right out of the park. [02:40] Mine     They'll eat up any meatball they're served. SIGN    Batting Fifth Right Field      C. Harris [02:59] @Miyuki     When he's on your team, he's like a god, [03:01] @Miyuki     but if you're playing against him,     he's more like a demon. [03:04] Umemiya     Okay, we're on the seventh batter! [03:06] Umemiya     Let's stay aggressive this inning! [03:15] Umemiya     He's huge! [03:17] Nagata     They've subbed out their pitcher, too. SIGN    J. Conrad [03:24] int_Coach     Our deepest gratitude to Japan for hosting us. [03:28] int_Coach     The cultural experience has had     a great impact on our players. [03:38] int_Coach     But as representatives of the home of baseball, [03:42] int_Coach     we will accept nothing short of victory. [03:50] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [03:52] _Fan     Whoa, three strikeouts in a row! [03:54] _Fan     Those pitches were insane! [03:55] _Fan     How fast were those? [03:57] Imai     His arms are so long. [03:59] Imai     I've never seen a ball fly like that. [04:15] _Fan     Th-They've got momentum! [04:17] _Fan     They're starting to get serious! [04:19] _Fan     Did the Japanese team's lead light     a fire under the American team? SIGN    USA SIGN    Japan [04:28] Owada     They managed to prevent them from     scoring in the top of the sixth. [04:31] Mine     Yeah. [04:32] Mine     They gave up the lead in the     fifth and the score is 5–3. [04:35] Mine     They're down by two runs. [04:45] Mine     But how will they score against that pitcher? [05:08] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:11] @Miyuki     That outside slider feels really far away. [05:16] @Miyuki     It's hard to read it at a glance,     especially for left-handed batters. [05:20] @int_Miyuki     We have to do something     before we get cornered. [05:25] _Umpire     Strike two! [05:35] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:39] _Fan     Three in a row again! [05:40] _Fan     He hasn't allowed a single runner on base! [05:43] @int_Miyuki     This is the global level. [05:45] @Miyuki     There are some incredible players. [05:49] @int_Miyuki     That's not to say... [05:52] @int_Miyuki     we don't have our own incredible players. SIGN    Seido Practice Field A SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori SIGN    Double Header     Game 2 SIGN    Seido – Yamamori Academy     (West Tokyo) (Yamanashi) [06:07] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [06:09] _Both     So that's Furuya! Seido's Satoru Furuya! [06:14] _Coach     I'm glad we made the trip to Tokyo. SIGN    Yamamori Academy Coach      Kiyoshi Ogawara [06:17] _Coach     His pitching's incredible! SIGN    Seiho High School Coach      Sato Nishidera [06:20] _Coach     He'll give Kunitomo-san some trouble. [06:23] Ono     You're pitching in the strike zone,     but you're still tense. [06:26] Ono     Try to relax your shoulder! [06:28] @Okumura     He's clearly forcing it,     and it's all your fault. [06:35] @Sawamura     Nah, as much as I hate to admit it... [06:39] @Sawamura     Furuya's the only guy who can throw     like that and still get strikeouts. [06:42] Maezono     Furuya, have him hit my way! [06:44] @Kuramochi     Two outs! You don't need to rush yourself! [06:47] @Kominato     Gameplan, gameplan! [06:49] @Kanemaru     Two outs! [07:01] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Don't start forcing your     pitches and self-destruct. [07:05] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I want to know what to call, [07:07] (Flashback) fb_Ono     but I also want to help you     get stronger as a pitcher. [07:11] (Flashback) fb_Ono     That's how the entire catching staff feels. [07:15] @int_Furuya     I know... [07:16] @int_Furuya     that I'm not yet fit to wear the ace number. [07:24] @int_Furuya     I'm going to earn it back! [07:31] Anthony     They're changing pitchers again? [07:33] Carlisle     This guy's a southpaw. [07:35] Harris     He's pretty small. [07:41] Harris     Hey, boss, are they letting junior     high kids play in this game? [07:45] _Coach     No, they said only high schoolers.     He's probably a first-year. [07:52] Anthony     He's out of gas already? [07:54] Anthony     That's what you get for taking your starter out so early... [07:58] _Coach     Mei Narumiya. [08:00] _Coach     He's the ace pitcher from Inashiro Industrial,     one of the best teams in Japan. [08:05] _Coach     They were the runners up at last year's     Koshien Stadium summer tournament. [08:10] Narumiya     You've seen how they bat up-close,     so I'll let you make the calls. [08:15] Inui     Okay. Their batters like to swing. [08:19] Inui     Let's make the first pitch count. [08:25] @int_Miyuki     It feels so strange [08:27] @int_Miyuki     to be on the same field as Mei,     playing as a team. [08:33] @int_Miyuki     And I'm on first base! It's my     first time playing this position! [08:37] _Umpire     Play! SIGN    Batting Second Third Base      J. Hyman [08:56] Hyman     Whoa... [08:57] Hyman     Wh-What's with this pitcher? [09:08] Hyman     How are his pitches so     powerful when he's so tiny?! [09:39] Rhinehart     Are you kidding me with that slider?     We're not playing Frisbee here! SIGN    Batting Third Shortstop     Reinhardt [09:45] int_Rhinehart     His fastballs and his breaking balls are all top-notch,      and he's got an amazing aura. [10:03] Umemiya     Yeah! Two nice, clean outs! [10:08] Umemiya     Pick them off without mercy,     tyrant of the mound! [10:12] Narumiya     Tyrant? [10:15] int_Inui     His changeup is incredible. [10:17] int_Inui     It's not just the speed.     The way it sinks is so sharp. [10:21] @int_Miyuki     He really is getting better. [10:24] @int_Miyuki     I'd love to watch him from the batter's box! [10:35] int_Inui     This is Wynd Youth's top batter, Carlisle. [10:38] int_Inui     He can swing incredibly fast,     and has very precise bat control. [10:44] int_Inui     He's the batter we need to     be most cautious with. [10:48] @int_Miyuki     Yeung took him out by making     him focus on inside pitches. [10:55] @int_Miyuki     How will we use outside pitches this time? [11:05] _Umpire     Foul! [11:08] @int_Miyuki     He sends it flying like it's nothing. [11:10] @int_Miyuki     It'll be tough to take him down. [11:26] int_Carlisle     A circle change! [11:30] int_Carlisle     It broke like crazy. [11:33] _Player     Carlisle couldn't even make contact?! [11:37] fb_Coach     Mei Narumiya. [11:39] fb_Coach     He's the ace pitcher from Inashiro Industrial,     one of the best teams in Japan. [11:47] fb_Coach     They were the runners up at last year's     Koshien Stadium summer tournament. [12:00] _Umpire     Out! [12:02] @Sawamura     Yeah! Three in a row to start! [12:04] @Sawamura     Your start bodes well, for once! [12:08] _Player     Oh, man! [12:09] _Player     Was that the pitch that     howls as it gets closer? [12:11] _Player     Was it really? [12:12] _Player     It's crazy, especially when it's high! [12:14] _Player     I can't wait to get up to bat! [12:17] Kazuto     And if he mixes in some     pitches that drop low... SIGN    Kazuto Kotari (Older Brother) [12:20] _Both     That would suck! SIGN    Yuto Kotari (Younger Brother) [12:22] Yuto     You have to lay off the high ones     and see through the low breaking balls? [12:26] _Both     That's tough! [12:28] Yuto     I can't wait! SIGN    Batting Fifth Pitcher      Satoru Furuya [12:34] int_Kazuto     Let's start... [12:35] int_Yuto     by giving him a little greeting! [12:40] int_Both     Slider! [12:43] int_Yuto     And then... [12:46] _Umpire     Strike two! [12:49] @int_Furuya     His arm swing looked the same,     and so did the course... [12:57] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [12:59] _Both     Yes! [13:02] _Fan     They struck out Furuya with three pitches! [13:04] _Fan     Those were all outside pitches. [13:07] _Fan     That's the skill of the quarterfinalist     battery from the Invitational! [13:09] _Fan     The twins are perfectly in sync! [13:17] Yuto     We got him! [13:18] _Player     Two outs! [13:20] _Player     Two outs! [13:21] @Sawamura     Why is their team so keyed up? [13:29] _Both     Yes! Three outs! [13:32] _All     Change! [13:33] @Sawamura     I knew it! They have a pose they do! [13:37] @Sawamura     That's great! Isn't that the coolest thing? [13:41] @Okumura     Is it? [13:43] _Coach     The Yamamori baseball team puts everything     they have into enjoying baseball. [13:49] _Fan     The Kotari brothers probably     have something to do with it. [13:52] _Fan     Yamamori Academy has an     endlessly cheerful team. [13:55] _Coach     The umpire told them off during     the Invitational, though. [14:01] _Coach     Okay, how are you gonna take on that pitcher? [14:04] _Coach     You wanna hit his fastballs, right? [14:08] _Both     Yes, we want to! [14:09] _Both     Or rather, we will! [14:10] _Coach     I like the sound of that! [14:13] int_Coach     Don't swing at the high pitches and     get a read on his breaking balls. [14:17] int_Coach     If your arms and legs are stiff,     you won't be able to swing the bat. [14:22] _Coach     Then get out there and swing those bats! [14:24] _Coach     Get those hits and take him down! [14:27] _All     Yeah! [14:35] _Player     We got our first hit! [14:37] _Player     We can do it! We can hit! [14:38] _Player     If we hit, it'll go far! [14:40] int_Ono     If the ball is off course, they'll hit it. [14:43] int_Ono     Their swings are sharp. [14:46] _Coach     Nice hit, Kazuto! That's just what we needed! [14:49] _Coach     That will encourage the team! [14:52] int_Coach     Batting is about waiting and     hitting what the pitcher throws. [14:57] int_Coach     But that doesn't mean you have     to be mentally passive as well. [15:04] int_Ono     He didn't move for that low pitch. [15:06] int_Yuto     I won't even look at breaking balls! [15:13] int_Yuto     Give me your best pitch! [15:15] int_Yuto     My brother got a single,     so I'll hit a double! [15:19] int_Yuto     I'm the star. I want to shine! [15:23] int_Coach     Yes, that's how you attack! [15:32] _All     Go! [15:39] _Player     So close! [15:40] _Player     Just needed a little more! [15:41] @Sawamura     Yeah, that's Tojo! [15:43] @Sawamura     He plays the field!     He's Seido's last line of hope! [15:47] Ono     Timeout, please. [15:50] Ono     They're swinging, as we thought. [15:53] Ono     You're not trying to overpower     every batter, right? SIGN    Shake SIGN    Shake SIGN    Shake [16:01] Ono     Hey, that was a long pause. [16:04] Ono     They aren't swinging at the low pitches, [16:06] Ono     so I think they're sitting on fastballs. [16:09] Ono     I'll call for more breaking balls. [16:11] Ono     The goal is to run up the count,     not get them to swing. [16:14] Ono     Keep them in the strike zone. [16:16] @Kuramochi     It's still the second inning! [16:19] Ono     Don't worry. [16:20] Ono     We'll back you up,     so pitch however you like. [16:35] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm fine! [16:39] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Keep throwing. [16:43] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Keep 'em coming!     I'm not letting them get behind me! [16:49] @Yui     One out! [16:51] @Yui     Get the outs you can! [16:52] @Yui     One at a time! [16:56] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm not the same as Miyuki, [16:59] (Flashback) fb_Ono     and I couldn't catch your pitches     at the Jingu Tournament. [17:03] (Flashback) fb_Ono     You might scoff at me for saying this, but... [17:09] (Flashback) fb_Ono     We aren't going to let you     play baseball by yourself. [17:23] _Umpire     Strike! [17:25] Ono     Okay! [17:27] int_Player     A pitch that starts high and drops. [17:29] _Coach     So they're throwing more breaking balls. [17:31] @Sawamura     Yes, yes! That was a good spot! [17:34] int_Ono     They're only going to swing at fastballs. [17:37] int_Ono     Let's give them another one, down the middle. [17:42] _Umpire     Strike! [17:44] @Sawamura     That's it! [17:45] @Seto     Another breaking ball. [17:47] @Okumura     And it was in the strike zone. [17:49] int_Coach     Hey, now... Hang on. [17:52] int_Coach     Was he really the kind of pitcher     who'd run up the count with breaking balls? [17:57] Ota     I thought it might be a little early     to put him on the mound, [18:01] Ota     but Furuya looks more relaxed out there now. [18:06] Ota     What magic words did Ono whisper to him? [18:11] @Sawamura     What next? How will you finish him off? [18:15] @int_Okumura     Reducing waste pitches lets the catcher     be more flexible with his calls. [18:27] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [18:30] @Sawamura     Yes! Nice pitch, jerk! [18:32] _Both     Two outs! [18:34] Haruno     That's three Ks already. [18:37] @int_Ochiai     He's able to run up the count     with breaking balls. [18:41] @int_Ochiai     He's worked on that for a long time,     and it's key to his comeback, but... [18:47] @int_Ochiai     Will he be able to get his touch back     without the starting catcher? [19:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What's wrong? [19:02] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're the one who dragged me out here. [19:05] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Don't hold back. Throw with     everything you've got. [19:08] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Pitch however you like. [19:25] Kazuto     That was close! [19:27] _Coach     He noticed the runner was     taking a larger lead. [19:31] int_Coach     I was disappointed     Kazuya Miyuki wouldn't be playing, [19:35] int_Coach     but that catcher is good. [19:38] int_Coach     I'm fired up! [19:41] Kazuto     Man, this is exciting! [19:45] int_Ono     I'll handle the runner. [19:47] int_Ono     You focus on the batter. [19:50] @int_Furuya     Yes, sir. [19:52] @int_Furuya     Please do! [19:56] _Umpire     Strike! [19:58] int_Player     Crap! That would have been easy to hit! [20:05] @Sawamura     Nice one! Powerful and right down the middle! [20:08] @Seto     He just keeps going. [20:10] int_Kawakami     Good, he's relaxed and playing     how he feels comfortable. [20:14] int_Kawakami     Thinking ahead, they shouldn't     let the runner steal easily. [20:19] Ota     Ono is making the right calls for Furuya! [20:22] Ota     The third-years are playing     considerably better. [20:27] @Kataoka     I've hoped that Ono would     have a chance like this. [20:32] @Kataoka     I felt confident about sending Miyuki to     represent Tokyo because Ono was on the team. [20:45] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     Ono-senpai... [20:47] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     What game is the scorebook     in front of your desk from? [20:54] (Flashback) fb_Ono     It's from the Jingu Tournament last fall. [20:58] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I couldn't catch Furuya's     pitches and we lost. SIGN    Seido     Meiho [21:07] (Flashback) fb_Ono     There were two outs,     with runners on first and third. [21:09] (Flashback) fb_Ono     The batter was the cleanup,     who couldn't time the breaking balls. [21:24] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I let the ball get behind me. [21:29] (Flashback) fb_Ono     They scored the winning run. [21:34] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I don't want to forget     how disappointed I was. [21:37] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I have it there so I can see it every day. [21:44] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I haven't told Furuya, though. [21:53] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm no Miyuki, but... [22:03] (Flashback) fb_Ono     But I'm going to be a better     catcher than I was that day! SIGN    "As a Catcher" [22:15] Ono     "As a Catcher." [23:49] @Sawamura     What are you talking about?     You don't need to think about that! [23:52] @Kuramochi     Don't go thinking the two of you     are gonna handle this yourselves. [23:55] Narumiya     He's not someone our battery can     take down if we're being cautious. [23:59] @Miyuki     Then don't shake your head at my signs. [24:01] Narumiya     As long as you make calls     I don't have to refuse. [24:04] @Miyuki     Of course. [24:06] Narumiya     You're getting on the batter's nerves. [24:10] @Miyuki     You like beating them into submission. [24:12] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Miyuki     "Invincible Mentality." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Invincible Mentality" [24:16] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 37 - Invincible Mentality Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:08] Kazuto     That was close! [00:09] _Coach     That catcher is good. [00:13] int_Ono     I'll handle the runner. [00:15] int_Ono     You focus on the batter. [00:18] @int_Furuya     Yes, sir. [00:20] @int_Furuya     Please do! [00:25] @Kataoka     I've hoped that Ono would     have a chance like this. [00:30] @Kataoka     I felt confident about sending Miyuki to     represent Tokyo because Ono was on the team. [00:41] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     Ono-senpai... [00:44] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     What game is the scorebook     in front of your desk from? [00:50] (Flashback) fb_Ono     It's from the Jingu Tournament last fall. [00:54] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I couldn't catch Furuya's      pitches and we lost. SIGN    Seido          Meiho [01:03] (Flashback) fb_Ono     There were two outs,      with runners on first and third. [01:06] (Flashback) fb_Ono     The batter was the cleanup,      who couldn't time the breaking balls. [01:21] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I let the ball get behind me. [01:25] (Flashback) fb_Ono     They scored the winning run. [01:31] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I don't want to forget     how disappointed I was. [01:35] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I have it there so I can see it every day. [01:41] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I haven't told Furuya, though. [01:44] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm no Miyuki, but... [01:54] (Flashback) fb_Ono     But I'm going to be a better     catcher than I was that day! SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [02:04] @Kuramochi     Two outs! [02:06] @Kominato     Two outs! [02:12] @Yui     Steal! [02:13] int_Ono     If we're doing this, let's go! [02:15] @int_Furuya     I'll let you handle it! [02:18] int_Ono     Hit and run?! [02:23] _Umpire     Foul! [04:18] int_Carlisle     A circle change! [04:22] Carlisle     It broke like crazy. [04:25] _Player     Carlisle couldn't even make contact!? [04:29] fb_Coach     Mei Narumiya. [04:31] fb_Coach     He's the ace pitcher from Inashiro Industrial,     one of the best teams in Japan. [04:37] fb_Coach     They were the runners-up at last year's     Koshien Stadium summer tournament. [04:45] int_Carlisle     A product of Koshien Stadium, Japan's sacred ball field. [04:57] int_Carlisle     Mei Narumiya. [05:00] Umemiya     Yeah, he's out! [05:20] Umemiya     Hey, what do you think you're doing?! [05:23] Carlisle     My bat? [05:25] Carlisle     Are you okay? [05:39] Inui     No problem. [05:52] Narumiya     Are you okay? [05:54] Inui     It took me a moment to realize what happened. [05:57] Inui     The batter was just standing there, though. [06:02] Inui     I tagged him out without thinking. [06:05] Narumiya     Just by instinct? [06:09] Umemiya     He brushed it off like it was nothing! [06:11] Umemiya     You're pretty cool, Inui! [06:13] Umemiya     Kengo Inui! [06:16] @int_Miyuki     The bat hit him from that distance? [06:19] @int_Miyuki     I need to be careful, too. [06:26] _Fan     The ball hit his right hand after the foul tip. [06:30] _Fan     And that was Furuya's fastball. [06:32] _Fan     That's gotta hurt. [06:34] _Fan     Now what? [06:40] @Kataoka     Yui! [06:41] @Yui     Yes, sir! [06:42] @Kataoka     Warm up. [06:47] Ono     Sorry to leave like this, Furuya. [06:54] Ono     I'm counting on you to handle things, Yui. [06:57] @Yui     Yes, sir! [06:58] Ono     Don't worry. You can do it. [07:05] Ono     Stick with Furuya. [07:16] int_Maezono     If the runner hadn't been moving,     Ono's hand wouldn't have been there. [07:21] int_Maezono     That was bad luck. [07:23] int_Maezono     Having Ono leave the game now     is going to do a lot of damage. [07:28] _Fan     Two years ago it was Chris,     last year it was Tanba. [07:31] _Fan     It's like this time of year is cursed for Seido. [07:43] Ono     Sorry, Sawamura. [07:46] Ono     I might not get to catch for you. [07:49] @Sawamura     What are you talking about?! [07:51] @Sawamura     That's nothing to worry about! [07:53] @Sawamura     We don't know how bad it is,     so hurry up and see a doctor! [08:02] Ono     Sawamura, I'm sorry. [08:11] @int_Sawamura     Why... [08:13] @int_Sawamura     Why is you apologizing, Ono-senpai? [08:23] @Yui     It looked like you were     throwing more breaking balls. [08:25] @Yui     What did you and Ono-senpai discuss? [08:28] @Furuya     The batters are only swinging at fastballs,     so we were throwing more breaking balls, [08:33] @Furuya     right into the strike zone. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [08:35] @Furuya     It may be going a little too well. [08:38] @Furuya     I let the ball fly however it wants. [08:40] @Yui     Okay. [08:42] @Yui     I'll follow his calls. [08:45] @Furuya     Yeah, thanks. [08:47] @Kuramochi     Don't go thinking the two of you     are gonna handle this yourselves. [08:51] @Kuramochi     Who do you think you've got backing you up? [08:54] Maezono     Times like these are when     you need to rely on us. [08:56] @Kominato     We've got two outs.     Let's start with one more. [09:00] @Kanemaru     They're not gonna hit     Furuya's pitches that easily. [09:05] @Yui     Yes. Thank you! [09:10] _Coach     It was an unfortunate in-game accident.     Shake it off! [09:14] _Coach     The game's just started! [09:17] _Coach     Don't forget to be aggressive! [09:19] _Coach     We have fun so we can win! [09:21] _Coach     That's how Yamamori plays baseball! [09:23] _All     Yes, sir! [09:28] @int_Yui     We'll start with a breaking ball,     since they're working. [09:34] Ono     I'm so sorry for leaving the team like this. [09:40] Ono     With Miyuki out, I'm supposed     to lead the catching staff. [09:47] Ono     He even asked me to look after      the first-year catchers, too. [09:52] int_Takashima     Ono-kun... [09:54] int_Watanabe     Even now, he puts the team first. [09:58] Takashima     Get in. We need to get going. [10:05] _Umpire     Foul! [10:07] @int_Yui     They were right. They're making     contact with Furuya-san's fastballs. [10:12] @int_Yui     That's how a team that goes     to Koshien Stadium bats. [10:17] @int_Yui     But we've got him cornered. [10:20] @int_Yui     We'll finish him with this. [10:39] int_Ono     Damn... [10:42] int_Ono     I'm pathetic. [10:44] int_Ono     Just when I'm needed the most! [10:49] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     It's okay. [10:52] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     You don't need to worry. [10:54] @fb_Furuya     We're going... [10:57] @fb_Furuya     to see things through! [11:01] fb_Ono     Don't worry. You can do it. [11:05] fb_Ono     Stick with Furuya. [11:18] ---     Meijin University     Tsurushima Ballpark [11:22] _Doc     Although it was momentary,     he seems to have blacked out. [11:24] _Doc     I don't think he should push himself. [11:28] Inui     I'm fine. [11:30] Inui     I can play. [11:32] int_Inui     I knew they swung aggressively,     so I was trying to keep my distance... [11:38] int_Inui     I must have been stepping forward     to catch Narumiya's breaking balls. [11:46] int_Inui     You have much to learn, Kengo Inui! [11:54] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [11:56] _Fan     What? Two outs already? [11:58] _Fan     Can they hit his pitches? [12:04] _Coach     Yamaoka, you're on first base this inning. [12:08] _Coach     I will not overwork the players in my care     during this valuable time before the summer. [12:13] _Coach     Inui needs to rest. [12:16] int_Umemiya     So Inui's getting swapped out.     Who's coming in? [12:20] int_Shirakawa     None of the batteries had players     from the same division, but... [12:25] _Coach     Miyuki. [12:28] _Coach     Can you do it? [12:36] _Umpire     Three outs! Change! [12:38] Narumiya     Damn it. [12:46] _Coach     I'm putting Inui on the bench. [12:49] _Coach     Miyuki will be wearing the mask. [12:52] Shirakawa     It can't be helped.     We don't have any other catchers. [12:57] Carlos     For real? [12:59] int_Yeung     Letting Miyuki catch for Narumiya     means giving him [13:03] int_Yeung     all the details of how he pitches. [13:07] int_Yeung     You usually wouldn't want to give     your most bitter rival that opportunity. [13:13] int_Shirakawa     Oh, well, we came up with a     plan in case this happened. [13:18] int_Shirakawa     We won't let his sharp eyes see too much. [13:24] Narumiya     Kazuya. [13:26] Narumiya     We're not going to hide     anything from each other. [13:33] Narumiya     They're not a team our battery can     take down if we're being cautious. [13:38] Narumiya     They're a team of tough players. [13:43] @Miyuki     Then don't shake your head at my signs. [13:46] Narumiya     As long as you make calls     I don't have to refuse. [13:48] @Miyuki     Of course. [13:50] Carlos     So, think you can can control our king? [13:55] Shirakawa     If they hit his pitches,     it's entirely your fault. [13:57] Shirakawa     If we lose the game, it's your fault. [13:59] Shirakawa     It's all on you. [14:02] Yamaoka     We'll score the runs. [14:04] Yamaoka     You focus on making the right calls. [14:10] Narumiya     Kazuya. [14:13] Narumiya     If you're my catcher, make me shine. [14:19] @int_Miyuki     Jerk. [14:24] @int_Miyuki     You really think you're better than me. [14:30] Inui     Narumiya! [14:32] int_Inui     I'm sorry. [14:40] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     This is quite a team. [14:43] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Did you bring them together, Mei? [14:48] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     Yep, and you're the last one, Kazuya. [14:51] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     You will make my team perfect. [14:55] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sorry, but it's not for me. [14:59] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You've got an incredible team, right? [15:03] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That makes me want to beat it. [15:08] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     That may sound cool, but don't come     crying if you end up regretting it. [15:13] Umemiya     Okay, now the real game begins! [15:16] Umemiya     Stay strong on defense and help     the offense do their part! [15:19] Umemiya     Go! [15:20] _All     Yeah! SIGN    USA SIGN    Japan [15:27] _Umpire     Strike! [15:32] _Reporter     There's something I can't put my finger on. [15:35] _Reporter     It's like they're not meant     to be together like this. [15:37] _Reporter     Even given the accident,     Coach Kunitomo has guts to do this. [15:43] _Reporter     Their teams might play each     other this summer, but his ace [15:47] _Reporter     is in a battery with his rival     team's captain and cleanup batter! [15:53] int_Narumiya     As bold as ever. [15:56] @int_Miyuki     He might be thinking about your changeup, [15:59] @int_Miyuki     or maybe he's just fazed by your pitches, [16:02] @int_Miyuki     but his timing is completely off. [16:08] int_Narumiya     That's the Kazuya I know. [16:11] int_Narumiya     He calls a nasty game that really gets     on the batter's nerves. [16:16] @int_Miyuki     You like beating them into submission, don't you? [16:20] int_Narumiya     Jeez, he's not that easy to take on. [16:25] int_Narumiya     But if you're making the call, [16:29] int_Narumiya     I won't shy away! [16:37] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [16:39] _Reporter     Whoa, they're being bold! [16:42] _Reporter     A strikeout with just fastballs! [16:44] _Reporter     Against a batter who's got fearsome power, too! [16:48] int_Narumiya     Satisfied? [16:49] @int_Miyuki     Splendid! [16:51] int_Mine     This is meant to be a friendly game     between Japan and America. [16:56] int_Mine     The coach could have prioritized     the summer tournament [17:00] int_Mine     and avoided putting those two together. [17:04] int_Mine     As the coach of Tokyo's... No, Japan's team, [17:08] int_Mine     is he showing the players how to fight? [17:18] _Player     This is some kind of nightmare. [17:22] @int_Miyuki     Of course it'd get to you. [17:24] @int_Miyuki     The crazy change of pace, and its devilish drop. [17:28] @int_Miyuki     This is Mei's updated changeup. [17:39] _Umpire     Out! [17:44] Conrad     Mei Narumiya. [17:47] Conrad     The Japanese team's ace. [18:06] @int_Miyuki     Are you sure you wanna throw this much? [18:09] int_Narumiya     It's too late now. [18:11] int_Narumiya     It works on both left and     right-handed batters. [18:19] int_Narumiya     And really... [18:23] int_Narumiya     It's a little easier on a lefty. [19:01] _Umpire     Out! [19:03] _Fan     He's rock solid! [19:04] _Fan     They went three-for-three again this inning! [19:07] _Reporter     Mei Narumiya is hitting his peak! [19:10] int_Mine     It looked like he threw it at Miyuki-kun     instead of the batter. SIGN    USA SIGN    Japan [19:23] Shirakawa     We're down by two. [19:25] Carlos     Well, we just need one     chance to turn it around. [19:28] Carlos     We're not gonna let them waltz     back to America like this. [19:39] Umemiya     Yeah, near-center field! [19:43] Umemiya     Our first hit against Conrad!     Nice batting, Carlos! [19:47] int_Carlos     It jammed on my bat, but good enough. [19:50] int_Carlos     It got me on base, which is the first phase. [19:56] int_Shirakawa     His high side throw comes     in at a sharp angle, [20:01] int_Shirakawa     but it's a little easier to see from the right. [20:04] int_Shirakawa     The right-handed batters     have to win this game! [20:10] int_Carlos     Now, phase two. [20:15] int_Carlos     Oh, a pretty slow windup. [20:26] _Fan     H-He was still crouching! [20:29] _Reporter     That's one hell of an arm! [20:30] _Reporter     I can't believe it! [20:32] Owada     He's their first runner in a while, [20:34] Owada     so I know he was trying to rattle     the battery, but... Wow... [20:39] Mine     There's the southpaw Conrad, and the     rocket arm of Carlisle at home plate. [20:44] Mine     Even for Carlos-kun, it will be difficult     to break through them to second base. [20:56] _Fan     There he goes! [21:04] _Umpire     Safe! [21:08] _Fan     Whoa, that was crazy! [21:10] _Fan     He pulled it off! [21:12] _Fan     Carlos's speed is unmatched! [21:14] @int_Miyuki     How is anyone supposed to     stop that guy from running? [21:27] int_Harris     No way! [21:28] int_Harris     How is he so fast? [21:32] _Fan     There it is! [21:34] _Fan     A second straight hit leads to a run,     like a bolt from the blue! [21:37] _Fan     That's Inashiro's leadoff duo! [21:40] Owada     Shirakawa-kun made it to second base, too. [21:44] Mine     He hit the side-throw crossfire to     the right instead of fighting it. [21:48] Mine     It was exemplary batting. [21:50] @Miyuki     Nice run! [21:52] Carlos     That's one for us. [21:54] Carlos     I wouldn't mind us taking the lead now. [21:59] Umemiya     Yay! Carlos! [22:03] @int_Miyuki     Taking the lead now, eh? [22:07] @int_Miyuki     He makes it sound easy. SIGN    "Invincible Mentality" [22:17] @Miyuki     "Invincible Mentality." [23:48] ---     Yes, a double! [23:51] ---     The great cheetah has arrived on base! [23:52] ---     With him running bases,     the game's about to get interesting! [23:55] ---     He's the storm vanguard of the     Seido baseball team, Yohichi Kuramochi! [24:01] ---     And next up is this guy! [24:04] ---     Seido's babyfaced devil, Haruichi Kominato! [24:08] ---     I'll get the run back with my bat and my play! [24:12] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] ---     "Fragile." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Fragile" [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 38 - Fragile Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:12] int_Harris     No way! [00:14] int_Harris     How is he so fast?! [00:17] _Fan     There it is! [00:19] _Fan     A second straight hit leads to a run,     like a bolt from the blue! [00:22] _Fan     That's Inashiro's lead-off duo! [00:26] Owada     Shirakawa-kun made it to second base, too. [00:29] Mine     He hit the side-throw crossfire to     the right instead of fighting it. [00:33] Mine     It was exemplary batting. [00:36] @Miyuki     Nice run! [00:38] Carlos     That's one for us. [00:39] Carlos     I wouldn't mind us taking the lead now. [00:45] Umemiya     Yay! Carlos! [00:48] @int_Miyuki     Taking the lead now, eh? [00:52] @int_Miyuki     He makes it sound easy. [02:26] _Sign     Meijin University     Tsurushima Ballpark [02:32] _Fan     They took back one run! [02:34] _Fan     Yeah! Now they're gonna tie     it up and take the lead! [02:37] _Fan     That's Inashiro's lead-off duo! [02:40] Umemiya     Yay! Carlos! SIGN    USA SIGN    Japan [02:53] @int_Miyuki     I think he's mad. [02:57] int_Shirakawa     If he can get a hit, I might     just acknowledge him... [03:01] int_Shirakawa     as Narumiya's partner. [03:14] @int_Miyuki     It took all I had just to pull the ball! [03:18] _Umpire     Out! [03:22] Hirahata     Okay, okay, not bad. [03:24] Hirahata     You advanced the runner. [03:27] int_Shirakawa     He did the bare minimum, but... [03:31] int_Shirakawa     When Itsuki hits a grounder,     it goes between the fielders, [03:36] int_Shirakawa     and when he jams the ball with his bat,     it goes over the fielders' heads. [03:40] int_Shirakawa     If Itsuki had been batting... [03:42] Itsuki     Mei-san, I did it! [03:45] Narumiya     If you're gonna pretend to be my partner, [03:47] Narumiya     this would've been the time to get     a big hit to make the pitcher happy! [03:52] Narumiya     Don't you love me? [03:55] @Miyuki     I'll hit next time. [03:56] Narumiya     There's no next time for us! [03:59] @Miyuki     I'll hit it! [04:08] Conrad     Woo! [04:10] _All     Yeah! [04:11] _Player     Conrad, yeah! [04:12] _Player     Attaboy! [04:14] Narumiya     I guess we lit a fire under their ass. [04:17] Anthony     Two outs! [04:19] Hyman     Come on, Conrad! [04:21] Narumiya     Well, being down by one is     almost like being tied. [04:26] Yeung     Are you going to play catch? [04:27] Narumiya     Would you mind? [04:29] Narumiya     For some reason... [04:32] Narumiya     I don't think we're going to lose. [04:45] _Fan     It got past them! [04:48] _Fan     He crushed Conrad's     fastball with one swing! [04:50] _Fan     The score's tied! [04:52] Owada     Was he waiting for a fastball? [04:55] Mine     Even still, as soon as he saw it, [04:58] Mine     he had to swing with enough force to     overcome Conrad's powerful pitch. [05:01] Mine     Yamaoka-kun is growing into his role     as Inashiro's strongest batter. [05:06] _Fan     Yeah! [05:08] _Fan     That's Yamaoka! [05:10] @int_Miyuki     He had three HRs in the Kanto Tournament, too. [05:13] @int_Miyuki     He may have grown the most of anyone. [05:17] Narumiya     See? It doesn't matter     if it's a sandlot game, [05:21] Narumiya     an intra-squad game or international game! [05:25] Narumiya     If we're playing, we're gonna win! [05:32] Umemiya     Of course a guy who went undefeated      in the spring and Kanto tournaments [05:36] Umemiya     would have a unique mindset. [05:42] Carlisle     You okay? [05:43] Conrad     Was my pitch that bad? [05:45] Carlisle     No. It was a little high, but still strong. [05:49] Anthony     You should praise the hitter. [05:51] Conrad     The attack plan for right-handed batters... [05:54] Conrad     I didn't think we'd be faced with the problems     the boss has always pointed out in Japan. [06:00] Carlisle     Your motion from the stretch, too. [06:07] Carlisle     Power meets power... [06:10] Carlisle     Skill meets skill... [06:14] Carlisle     And the mind games... [06:18] Carlisle     This is baseball. [06:42] int_Conrad     Faster... [06:46] int_Conrad     Farther... [06:49] int_Conrad     Lightly... [06:51] int_Conrad     Powerful... [06:54] int_Conrad     More... [07:03] int_Conrad     and more! [07:11] Conrad     Woo! [07:13] Carlisle     Yes, Conrad! [07:17] Anthony     We're just getting started! [07:18] Hyman     It's our turn! [07:20] Rhinehart     Go, USA! [07:21] Carlisle     We're gonna get some runs! [07:24] Narumiya     Thanks. [07:25] Yeung     Okay, go finish things. [07:30] Umemiya     Okay, last inning! [07:32] Umemiya     Finish strong! [07:35] Umemiya     Let's go, Narumiya! [07:36] Narumiya     A double? [07:38] Inui     Take it! [07:42] (Flashback) fb_Narumiya     I don't think we're going to lose. [07:46] @int_Miyuki     The confidence and resolve     behind that statement... [07:52] @int_Miyuki     That is mentality that     Mei and Inashiro have. [07:58] Narumiya     Let's get out there. [08:01] @Miyuki     Yeah. [08:03] @int_Miyuki     Our archrivals! [08:06] Narumiya     We're gonna finish this! [08:09] _All     Yeah! [08:17] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm counting on you to handle things, Yui. [08:20] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     Yes, sir! [08:26] (Flashback) fb_Ono     I'm so sorry for leaving the team like this. [08:32] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Foul! [08:36] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Sorry to leave like this, Furuya. [08:39] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     It's okay. [08:42] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     You don't need to worry. [08:45] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     We're going... [08:48] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     to see things through! [08:51] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Don't worry. You can do it. [08:55] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Stick with Furuya. SIGN    Seido Practice Field A [09:09] Narrator     After Ono left the field,     first-year catcher Yui took over... [09:13] Narrator     and it immediately led to a passed ball. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [09:16] Narrator     A walk added another runner,     and Yamamori then took the lead. [09:21] _Fan     Did the accident mess up Furuya's rhythm? [09:24] _Fan     He walked the lead-off batter     and gave up a run this inning. [09:30] _Fan     You can't blame the first-year catcher,     but summer is right around the corner. [09:34] _Fan     Is Furuya going to be ready? [09:35] _Fan     Is Miyuki's absence     affecting them this much? [09:42] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Okumura. [09:43] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Warm up and get on the bench. [09:46] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You and Yui are the only other     catchers on the first string. [09:52] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Okay. SIGN    Top of the Fifth [10:11] @int_Yui     If I drop the ball like that,     Furuya-san will tense up. [10:22] (Flashback) fb_Both     Yes! [10:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You're catching well. [10:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Now it's the second half. [10:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Don't beat yourself up. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [10:34] @int_Yui     It was because of me that     we lost those two runs. [10:39] @int_Yui     I'll get them back with my bat and my play! [10:49] Sachi     He's thrown eighty-seven pitches. [10:52] Sachi     He is throwing more pitches every inning. [10:55] @Ochiai     One hundred is probably a good time to stop. [10:57] @Ochiai     It's his second game back. [10:59] @Ochiai     We can't demand too much from him. [11:15] @Sawamura     Yes, a double! [11:17] @Sawamura     The great cheetah has arrived on base! [11:20] @Sawamura     With him running the bases,     the game's about to get interesting! [11:23] @Sawamura     He's the storm vanguard of the     Seido baseball team, Yohichi Kuramochi! [11:29] @int_Kuramochi     Yeah, let's get the team excited! [11:32] @Sawamura     And next up is this guy! [11:35] @Sawamura     Seido's baby-faced devil, Haruichi Kominato! [11:39] Yuto     Devil? [11:40] _Player     Devil... [11:42] @Sawamura     Watch out for his venom! [11:45] Kazuto     The devil's showing bunt? [11:47] int_Coach     We're up by two runs. [11:49] int_Coach     Seido is certainly capable     of making a comeback. [11:54] int_Both     Okay, let's take the out. [11:59] int_Both     But... [12:03] int_Both     It'll be at third! [12:06] int_Yuto     This is our bunt shift counterattack!     The Yamamori power charge! [12:16] Tojo     A hit to left-center! [12:20] @Kuramochi     Way to bat, Haruichi! Nothing gets by you! [12:23] @int_Kominato     The coach said to swing     at the outside pitches, [12:26] @int_Kominato     but that inside pitch was high     and my body rotated well. [12:30] @Sawamura     Yes, yes, yes! That's one run! [12:33] @Sawamura     That's our top Haruichi! [12:35] @Sawamura     Iron heart! Demon mentality! [12:38] @Sawamura     Seido's black angel! [12:40] @Kominato     I'll let him say whatever he wants today. [12:43] @Sawamura     Now it's time for our counterattack! [12:45] @Sawamura     Prepare yourselves, Yamamori Academy! [12:51] _Coach     Why is he provoking us? [12:54] Ota     Is it me, or... [12:56] Sachi     He's yelling even more than usual. [12:59] Ota     But his loud voice is encouraging the team. [13:07] _Fan     Two doubles and one run. [13:09] _Fan     Putting Kominato in the two-hole      really has galvanized their offense! [13:13] _Fan     Kuramochi is getting on     base more often, too. [13:16] @Sawamura     Now here's the scary third batter! [13:19] @Sawamura     The silent killer, Kenjiro Shirasu! [13:22] @Sawamura     A true assassin! [13:24] @Sawamura     He'll hit the ball before you know it! [13:26] Aso     He's on a roll today. [13:28] Seki     Yeah. [13:30] Maezono     Don't worry, Furuya. [13:33] Maezono     We're not done yet. [13:42] @Sawamura     Three hits in a row! [13:44] @Sawamura     No outs, and runners on first and third! [13:46] @Sawamura     Damn, he hit it too well! [13:49] @Sawamura     But nice hit anyway, Shirasu-senpai! [13:51] _Coach     I thought I could sit back and watch Yuto, [13:54] _Coach     but Seido is too good to let that happen. [14:02] int_Maezono     Miyuki isn't here. [14:03] int_Maezono     Ono isn't here. [14:05] int_Maezono     That's why we have to win. [14:09] int_Maezono     We have to score and win this game! [14:18] @Sawamura     The stoic look. [14:19] @Sawamura     Even crying babes are     silenced with one look! [14:28] _Player     Ball to second! [14:30] Yuto     Go for the double play! [14:32] Yuto     Four! [14:33] Yuto     Six! [14:33] Yuto     Three! [14:39] _Umpire     Safe! [14:41] _Fan     The third-base runner scored     as the double play broke down! [14:44] _Fan     The score's tied! [14:48] _Fan     I'm amazed he's posing     after that weak grounder. [14:52] _Fan     They almost made that double play, too. [14:54] _Fan     Still, he got the third-base runner home. [14:57] _Fan     It wasn't pretty, but it's a run. [15:00] _Fan     It was downright ugly! [15:03] _Coach     Give me the guard. [15:06] @Sawamura     A weak, exaggerated head-scratcher     of a head-first slider! [15:10] @Sawamura     That's our cleanup batter!     How do you like that? [15:13] @Asada     Senpai, that's not a compliment! [15:18] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     We're not done yet. [15:32] @Sawamura     Keep it going, Furuya! [15:35] @Sawamura     Build on the momentum! [15:37] @Sawamura     He's Seido's simple-minded     runaway train! [15:40] @Sawamura     Once he gets going, no one can stop him! [15:45] @int_Yui     Furuya-san... looked at me. [15:52] @int_Furuya     The team got us back in the game. [15:59] @int_Furuya     Now we need to regain control. [16:04] int_Yuto     Getting hit when you locate your pitches... [16:07] int_Both     Getting scored on even when you get the outs... [16:10] int_Yuto     You only get into situations like this     against a nationally-ranked team! [16:15] int_Yuto     Will they overwhelm us, or will we stop them? [16:21] int_Yuto     I can't wait to see! [16:37] _Umpire     Out! [16:42] _Fan     Whoa, a double play! [16:43] _Fan     Yamamori showed their defense skills! [16:46] _Both     Yes! [16:47] _Both     Six-four-three! Six-four-three!     Six-four-three! [16:53] @Sawamura     That was splendid!     They're our opponents, but I'm impressed! [16:57] @Kataoka     Furuya! [16:59] @Kataoka     Yui. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori SIGN    Bottom of the Sixth [17:18] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     One hundred pitches. [17:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I intended to limit Furuya to     one hundred pitches today. [17:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I told Kaneda, and he is warming up. [17:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     This inning... This inning, I want you      to get out there and hold them scoreless. [17:41] _Player     Man, that's fast! [17:47] Aso     Yeah, two strikes! [17:49] Seki     Looking good, Furuya! [17:51] @Seto     His fastball's looking better. [17:55] @Sawamura     There's more where that came from. [18:03] @Furuya     Sorry. [18:04] @int_Yui     I'm sorry. [18:07] @int_Yui     But I wanted to remind the batter     that you can throw breaking balls. [18:15] @int_Yui     Now to finish him off... [18:24] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [18:28] @Yui     Yeah! [18:29] @Kominato     Nice pitch! [18:30] @Kanemaru     Nice pitch! [18:35] @fbint_Sawamura     Everyone's fighting in their roles. [18:39] @fbint_Sawamura     So will I! [18:41] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll go warm up. [18:43] @Yui     Nice pitch, Furuya-san! [18:48] @Furuya     I can keep going. [18:50] @Furuya     I can still pitch. [18:55] _Fan     Furuya's fastballs really are great. [18:58] _Fan     When that fastball finds its mark,      no one can hit it! [19:02] _Fan     I hope he keeps making it better! [19:10] @int_Furuya     I can do it. [19:12] @int_Furuya     I can still go! [19:19] _Umpire     Out! [19:20] _Player     Yes, two outs! [19:22] _Player     Keep pushing! [19:24] _Player     Nice pitch, Furuya! [19:26] @Yui     Two outs! [19:27] @int_Yui     He threw eight pitches to two batters. [19:30] @int_Yui     If we can get the next batter, he might     be able to pitch the next inning, too! [19:35] Seki     Two outs! Yeah! [19:38] @Ochiai     It's rather monotonic. [19:43] @Ochiai     He might be about done. [19:45] @Kanemaru     Eighth batter! [19:47] @Kanemaru     Get it done, Furuya! [19:52] @int_Yui     He's at the bottom of the order,     but he swings hard. [19:55] @int_Yui     You need to be careful with the first pitch. [20:07] _Umpire     Ball! [20:10] @int_Ochiai     A vertical slider. [20:12] @int_Ochiai     Starting with it isn't a bad idea, [20:14] @int_Ochiai     but he hasn't gotten a breaking ball     in the strike zone since last inning. [20:22] _Umpire     Ball two! [20:23] _Fan     Hey, now... [20:25] _Fan     You just got two outs in a row. [20:28] _Fan     Come on! [20:30] @int_Ochiai     Furuya's best weapon is     his high-speed fastball. [20:38] _Umpire     Ball! [20:40] @int_Ochiai     His ball control, stamina,     and breaking balls [20:45] @int_Ochiai     are all to make his fastball more effective. [20:52] _Umpire     Ball four! [20:53] _Player     Yeah! [20:55] _All     Yeah! [20:56] _Fan     Oh, what a waste! [20:58] _Fan     He can't get into a rhythm. [21:01] @Yui     Excuse me. Timeout, please. [21:04] @int_Ochiai     When he gets ahead in the count,     he can get them to swing at balls. [21:08] @int_Ochiai     Once he's in a rhythm, he's unstoppable. [21:11] _Sign     154 km/h     pitch [21:11] _Sign     Seido High School     Satoru Furuya [21:12] @int_Ochiai     A real monster. [21:15] @int_Ochiai     But once his rhythm breaks     and falls apart... [21:23] @int_Ochiai     he's shockingly fragile. [21:27] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     You can be the best pitcher in Japan. [21:33] @int_Ochiai     He has the stubborn attitude of a pitcher, [21:36] @int_Ochiai     and the gift of a body that     can throw fast pitches. [21:40] @int_Ochiai     He has limitless potential     and shows great promise, [21:45] @int_Ochiai     but this is where he is right now. [21:55] @int_Ochiai     If we're going after a     national championship, [21:59] @int_Ochiai     we on the coaching staff must     keep that fact in mind. SIGN    "Fragile" [22:16] @Yui     "Fragile." [23:49] @Kataoka     We're facing the beast from Aichi,     Seiho High School under Coach Nishidera. [23:53] @Kataoka     If they build up momentum,     there's no stopping them. [23:55] @Kataoka     Their batters are like a machine gun. [23:56] @Kataoka     They are at least as strong as Yamamori. [23:58] @Kataoka     Okumura has the skill to be     part of the first string, [24:02] @Kataoka     but things are different when facing     a top-class nationally-ranked team. [24:07] @Kataoka     I'm counting on you, Sawamura. [24:09] @Kataoka     Lead the team. [24:12] @Kataoka     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Kataoka     "I'm Counting on You." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "I'm Counting on You" [24:16] @Kataoka     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 39 - I'm Counting On You Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @int_Ochiai     When he gets ahead in the count,     he can get them to swing at balls. [00:09] @int_Ochiai     Once he's in a rhythm, he's unstoppable. [00:12] _Sign     154 km/h     pitch [00:12] _Sign     Seido High School     Satoru Furuya [00:13] @int_Ochiai     A real monster. [00:16] @int_Ochiai     But once his rhythm breaks     and falls apart... [00:22] @int_Ochiai     he's shockingly fragile. [00:25] @int_Ochiai     He has limitless potential     and shows great promise, [00:31] @int_Ochiai     but this is where he is right now. [00:36] @int_Ochiai     If we're going after a     national championship, [00:41] @int_Ochiai     we on the coaching staff must     keep that fact in mind. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [02:27] Maezono     Steal! [02:32] _Fan     It dropped! [02:34] _Fan     It wasn't a good hit, but it dropped     in front of the right fielder! [02:36] _Fan     The first-base runner got a head     start and made it to third! [02:40] _All     Yeah! [02:42] _Fan     The first pitch after a walk... [02:44] _Fan     They knew it was coming. [02:47] _Fan     The pitcher doesn't want     to start off with a ball. [02:54] @Kataoka     We're switching pitchers, Furuya! [02:59] @int_Ochiai     That's a reasonable decision. [03:02] @int_Ochiai     If he were to fall apart here     and his pitching got even worse, [03:05] @int_Ochiai     it would be to the detriment of the team. [03:08] _Player     Kaneda! Okumura! [03:13] @Kataoka     Yui, you take left field! [03:27] @Furuya     Sorry for leaving you with two runners. [03:34] Kaneda     No worries. [03:38] int_Kaneda     This is my chance to shine. [03:42] @Yuki     I'm being subbed out? [03:49] @Yuki     I'm not sure I agree with this. [03:57] _Fan     Two outs, but there are     runners on first and third. [03:59] _Fan     Yamamori's back at the top     of their batting order. [04:03] _Fan     They've brought in another     first-year catcher. [04:07] _Fan     Kaneda's best pitch is his forkball. [04:09] _Fan     Will he be able to throw it without fear     with that runner on third? [04:13] _Fan     He's come in at a critical time. [04:16] @int_Okumura     The batter's going to     swing from the first pitch. [04:19] @int_Okumura     Let's ignore the runners     and focus on him. [04:34] Kaneda     Sorry. [04:36] _Fan     His first pitch was a forkball. [04:38] _Fan     I can't believe the catcher stopped it. [04:43] _Umpire     Strike! [04:46] _Fan     His second pitch was another forkball. [04:48] _Fan     And he got it in the strike zone. [04:49] @int_Okumura     It's good that we got him to swing. [04:53] @int_Okumura     Now he's got that pitch in his head. [05:00] Kukki     Yes, two strikes! [05:02] Kanemaru     Nice pitch, Kaneda! [05:04] Kanemaru     Looking good! [05:06] Ota     He's swinging his arm well. [05:08] @Kataoka     Yeah, Okumura caught the first pitch,     so he's relaxed. [05:13] _Fan     Okay, slow and steady! [05:15] _Fan     Use the count to your advantage! [05:17] _Fan     Will he fight head-on with a fastball,     or go with a forkball? [05:20] @int_Okumura     Right here. [05:29] Kaneda     Yeah! [05:30] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [05:40] Takashima     Would you like to get changed     before you go back? [05:43] Ono     No. [05:46] Ono     I'm going back to the field. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Yamamori [05:49] Narrator     Neither team scored in the seventh inning,     and now it's the eighth inning. [05:54] Narrator     With one out, Shirasu hit a double. [05:58] Narrator     Cleanup hitter Maezono caught     a fastball drifting inside [06:02] Narrator     and smacked it to left-center. [06:04] Maezono     Oh, yeah! [06:06] Narrator     With that clean hit, Shirasu made it home, [06:09] Narrator     and Seido took the lead for     the first time in the game. [06:13] Narrator     But then... [06:15] Narrator     Lead-off batter Yuto Kotari     started with a double, [06:18] Narrator     and the Yamamori batters followed through. [06:21] Narrator     Kaneda's pitches were spirited,     but Yamamori again took the lead. [06:27] Narrator     Seido began the last inning     trailing by one run. [06:29] Narrator     It was their last chance to score. [06:32] @Kuramochi     We're gonna take the lead! [06:34] _All     Yeah! [06:42] @int_Okumura     I won't let it end yet. [06:47] @int_Okumura     We're still in this! [06:55] _Fan     They advanced the runner with a solid bunt. [06:57] _Fan     They want the top of their order     to come in with the score tied. [07:00] Kanemaru     I got it done in one go! [07:04] Narrator     There's one out and a runner on second. [07:07] Narrator     Kaoru Yui is up to bat,     but he has yet to get a hit this game. [07:23] int_Yuto     This batter's a first-year... [07:25] int_Kazuto     ...but he's got a good swing. [07:27] int_Player     Just two more outs! [07:29] int_Player     Stay strong, Yuto! [07:32] _Coach     They're without their captain and     cleanup batter, the core of their team. [07:35] _Coach     Then their starting catcher left the game, [07:37] _Coach     and the two who came out to replace him     were both first-years. [07:42] int_Coach     They can make several excuses if they lose     this game, but we won't have any. [07:56] _Coach     Okay! [07:57] int_Coach     That's how it's done, Yuto! [07:59] int_Coach     This is the critical moment! [08:01] int_Coach     Put everything you have on the line! [08:04] int_Coach     When you overcome a difficult     situation, it helps you grow. [08:07] int_Coach     Victories make you more confident. [08:10] int_Coach     Don't you want to take this summer by storm? [08:13] int_Coach     Kazuto. [08:15] int_Coach     Yuto. [08:20] _Player     Yes! [08:21] _Player     Two strikes! [08:23] int_Kazuto     You've thrown over 140 pitches,     so you must be tired, [08:25] int_Kazuto     but hang in there, Yuto! [08:27] int_Kazuto     If we win you can have three...     two of my fried pork cutlets! [08:32] int_Yuto     I'm not tired at all. [08:34] @int_Ochiai     His readiness to swing is laudable. [08:38] @int_Ochiai     Both Coach Kataoka and I want to     acknowledge his potential as a batter. [08:43] _Player     Let's finish this! [08:45] _Player     Take him down, Yuto! [08:48] @int_Yui     I'm not done yet. [08:50] @Seto     He's swinging well, even in this situation. [08:53] @Seto     He hasn't been on the bench since     the spring tournament for nothing. [08:57] @Seto     He might just pull something off. [09:03] @int_Yuki     Once you're out of the game, you're out, [09:06] @int_Yuki     but the guys left on the field will     still have opportunities to shine. [09:11] @int_Yuki     Don't let this opportunity pass you by. [09:16] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Don't worry. [09:24] @int_Yui     I've been team captain in     elementary and middle school, [09:26] @int_Yui     and I played catcher on     the Japanese youth teams. [09:31] @int_Yui     But I've never been satisfied, [09:33] @int_Yui     and felt I've grown every time     I'm on the field. [09:38] (Flashback) fb_Scout     Kaoru Yui? He's a perfectly good player. [09:42] (Flashback) fb_Scout     But his parents are both short. [09:44] (Flashback) fb_Scout     He might not last long in     high school if he doesn't get taller. [09:47] (Flashback) fb_Scout     I'm sure a lot of high     schools will want him. [09:50] (Flashback) fb_Scout     We didn't reach out to him, though. [09:56] @int_Yui     I can do more. [09:57] @int_Yui     I can grow more. [10:01] @int_Yui     I've always proved with my play! [10:13] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [10:24] _Player     Two outs! [10:26] _Player     You've got this, Yuto! [10:29] @Asada     Sawamura-senpai! [10:31] @Asada     The game's over! [10:33] @Asada     The next game will start in thirty minutes. [10:35] @Sawamura     Okay. [10:36] @Sawamura     So, how'd we do? [10:40] @Asada     Um... [10:43] Narrator     With two outs and a runner on     second in the ninth inning, [10:46] Narrator     Kuramochi got an infield hit to second,     putting runners on first and third. [10:52] Narrator     Kominato hit the first     ball pitched to him... [10:55] Narrator     but it flew right into     the third baseman's glove. [11:01] _All     Thank you! [11:03] Narrator     Seido's winning streak since the spring     ended at nineteen games. [11:22] @Yui     I'm sorry. [11:24] @Yui     I wasn't good enough. [11:30] Ota     Ono, you're back! [11:32] Ota     What did the doctor say? [11:39] Ono     As I feared, it's broken. [11:41] Ono     It will take five to six weeks to heal. [11:56] @Kataoka     I see. [11:59] @Kataoka     So you'll be back during the tournament. [12:02] @Kataoka     Heal up and come back to us in top shape. [12:16] Ono     Yes, sir! [12:19] @Kataoka     Okumura! [12:21] @Kataoka     You'll be the starting catcher next game! [12:24] @Kataoka     Have Ono tell you about how Seiho bats. [12:30] @Okumura     Yes, sir! [12:31] @Kataoka     Yui! [12:33] @Kataoka     I'll be putting you in as     catcher in the second half! [12:37] @Kataoka     Review the last game, and talk     with Ono during the next one! [12:42] @Yui     Yes, sir! [12:44] @Kataoka     We'll also be switching out     the infielders and outfielders! [12:49] @Kataoka     Yamaguchi, Kijima, Nakata,     Higasa, are you ready? [12:53] _All     Yes, sir! [12:54] Yamaguchi     Of course! [12:55] @Kataoka     Mimura, left field!     Aso, center field! Yuki, right field! [12:59] _All     Yes, sir! [13:01] @int_Kuramochi     Why? [13:03] int_Maezono     Weren't the regulars supposed     to play the second game, too? [13:09] @Kataoka     We're facing the beast from Aichi,     Seiho High School under Coach Nishidera. [13:15] @Kataoka     They don't have any big sluggers     like Sano from last year, [13:18] @Kataoka     but they all have fast swings     that send balls flying. [13:23] @Kataoka     If that lineup builds up momentum,     it's unstoppable, like a machine gun. [13:27] @Kataoka     They are at least as strong as Yamamori. [13:33] @Kataoka     Okumura has the skill to be     part of the first string, [13:37] @Kataoka     but things are different when facing     a top-class nationally-ranked team. [13:44] @Kataoka     I'm counting on you, Sawamura. [13:51] @Kataoka     Lead the team. [14:12] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! SIGN    Meijin University     Tsurushima Ballpark SIGN    Tokyo VS Wynd Youth     Game 2 SIGN    Top of the Second [14:23] Umemiya     Oh, yeah! [14:24] _All     Oh, yeah! [14:26] Harris     What did they say? [14:27] Anthony     Good job, Elvis! [14:29] @int_Miyuki     A power curveball. [14:31] @int_Miyuki     When it's thrown with the same motion     as a slow curveball, [14:34] @int_Miyuki     the batter can't do anything. [14:37] int_Umemiya     Though you still hit it... [14:39] int_Umemiya     Yeah, I haven't forgotten! [14:44] Umemiya     Oops! SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido SIGN    Seido Practice Field A [14:51] _Umpire     Play! [14:52] _All     Please! SIGN    Double Header     Game 3 SIGN    Seiho – Seido      (Aichi) (West Tokyo) [15:00] _Fan     Sawamura's the starting pitcher. [15:03] _Fan     They changed out all the     infielders and outfielders. [15:06] _Fan     There was that accident with Ono. [15:08] _Fan     They're emphasizing getting     experience over winning. [15:12] @int_Ochiai     Well, it's not quite a penalty, [15:16] @int_Ochiai     but even if you've had an accident,     once you lose in the summer, it's over. [15:20] @int_Ochiai     No do-overs. [15:22] @int_Ochiai     The regulars need to feel the anguish     of losing that game. [15:27] _Player     Seido's Eijun Sawamura. [15:30] _Player     I've been hearing a lot about him lately. [15:33] _Player     He's a junkballing southpaw, right? SIGN    Seiho High School Coach Sato Nishidera [15:37] _Coach     West Tokyo also has an unbelievable     southpaw named Narumiya-kun. [15:42] _Coach     Let's see what this guy can do. [15:46] @Okumura     Let's start off with fastballs     to see how they react. [15:51] @Okumura     We'll vary the trajectory horizontally,     as well as vertically. [15:56] @Okumura     If we can use the numbers     effectively on top of that... [16:01] @Okumura     What do you think? [16:02] @Sawamura     You're too close! [16:05] @Sawamura     You look way tenser than usual! [16:07] @Sawamura     Even you get nervous, huh? [16:10] @Sawamura     Okay, let's take a deep breath! [16:13] @Sawamura     Watch, take it in through your nose... [16:16] @Sawamura     and let it out slowly! [16:17] @Sawamura     Now you! [16:19] @Sawamura     Focus your mind just below your navel! [16:25] @Sawamura     Once more! [16:26] @Sawamura     Even slower! [16:35] @Sawamura     Teams that play at Koshien Stadium [16:39] @Sawamura     really stand out, both in defense and batting. [16:42] @Sawamura     It's intimidating, but pitching against     them really helps you improve. [16:46] @Sawamura     I envy you first-years having your     first taste of this tension so early. [16:56] @Sawamura     I can tell you're trying to plan things out. [16:59] @Sawamura     I'll let you call the shots. [17:02] @Sawamura     I'll trust your mitt and throw to it. [17:07] @Sawamura     We pitchers are the only ones who can     show if you made the right call or not. [17:20] @Sawamura     Welcome to game three! [17:22] @Sawamura     It's a shame our winning streak is over, [17:25] @Sawamura     but it's the summer games that really count! [17:28] @Sawamura     As that day approaches, let's keep     preparing ourselves step by step! [17:34] @Sawamura     So just to review... [17:36] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [17:38] @Sawamura     so please back me up! [17:41] _Fan     I was waiting for that! [17:43] _Fan     There's Sawamura's catchphrase! [17:44] _Fan     It wouldn't feel right without it! [17:45] Kazuto     Does he always do that? [17:48] Yuto     That's so cool!     Kazuto, I wanna do that, too! [17:52] _Player     He's pretty popular. SIGN    Batting First Center Field      Sho Nakagawa [17:55] _Player     Let's have a good game. [18:00] @int_Okumura     He barely looked at his feet when     he stepped into the batter's box. [18:03] @int_Okumura     He's standing close to plate,     toward the back. [18:07] _Coach     A southpaw who throws junkballs, eh? [18:09] _Coach     We'll need to get a look at him     from the batter's box. [18:12] _Coach     We have a few tricks up our sleeve, though. [18:18] @Kuramochi     Sawamura! [18:20] @Kuramochi     If you feeling pressure, just let me know! [18:22] @Kuramochi     I'll run over and give you a kick in the pants! [18:27] @Sawamura     No, thanks! [18:29] @Sawamura     Why would I want to be kicked     by someone from the sideline? [18:32] @Kuramochi     You've got three chances! [18:33] @Sawamura     What chances?! [18:34] Maezono     Okay, I'll do it, too! [18:36] @Kanemaru     I wanna kick him, too! [18:37] @Sawamura     Hey, don't jump on the bandwagon! [18:39] Tojo     Can I, too? [18:40] @Sawamura     Tojo?! [18:42] @Kominato     What the coach said really     got Eijun-kun excited. [18:46] @Kuramochi     I guess. I just hope it     doesn't make him tense. [18:54] @int_Kuramochi     Those words were supposed to     be meant for me, not him! [18:59] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'm counting on you, Sawamura. [19:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Lead the team. [19:06] int_Ota     I was a little surprised     by what the coach said, [19:10] int_Ota     but given the results Sawamura has produced,     I can sort of understand. [19:16] int_Ota     He is a great presence on the team. [19:19] int_Ota     You can count on him to clear the air. [19:29] int_Ota     Sawamura just might... [19:42] @int_Okumura     A drag bunt? [19:50] _Umpire     Strike! [19:55] @int_Okumura     He wasn't fazed when     the batter showed drag bunt. [19:59] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll trust your mitt and throw to it. [20:08] @Okumura     Nice pitch! [20:11] int_Player     What's with his pitching? [20:13] _Umpire     Strike two! [20:16] int_Player     How can you call these junkballs? [20:22] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [20:25] int_Player     It's spinning like crazy! [20:28] @Kuramochi     Okay, Sawamura! Nice pitch! [20:31] @Kanemaru     Looking good! [20:32] _Player     Watch out for the crazy spin. [20:34] _Player     What do you mean? SIGN    Batting Second Second Base     Subaru Yamauchi [20:38] int_Player     Crazy? [20:46] _Umpire     Foul! [20:47] int_Player     Spin? [20:52] int_Player     Hey, hey, that's downright bizarre! [20:55] int_Player     Sho swung late and Subaru     can't get a read on him. [20:59] int_Player     What kind of pitches does he throw? SIGN    Batting Third First Base      Raimu Ichinose [21:03] _Coach     I'm not sure, but the     batters seem confused. SIGN    Batting Fourth Pitcher      Seiya Akashi [21:07] _Player     I'm looking forward to stepping     into the batter's box. [21:10] @int_Okumura     Number 2 and Number 1 are moving well. [21:13] @int_Okumura     They change how they bat     when they're down in the count, but... [21:22] @int_Okumura     You don't want to waste     any pitches, right? [21:27] @int_Sawamura     So you're getting it, Wolf-boy. [21:33] @int_Okumura     Number 4 to the inside. [21:36] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You should know, pitching is an art     performed by the pitcher and catcher! [21:43] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Are you sure you want to do this? [21:47] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Will you create that art with me? [22:03] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [22:05] @Sawamura     Yeah! SIGN    "I'm Counting on You" [22:15] @Kataoka     "I'm Counting on You." [23:49] @Okumura     I won't waste the chance     the older players created. [23:52] _Player     Instead of getting distracted by other things, [23:55] _Player     you focus on the next play. [23:57] @Okumura     If I can get the runner home,     it will help boost Sawamura-senpai. [24:01] _Player     With no burden to shoulder,     you can leave it all on the line. [24:04] @Okumura     I'll stay with you even if I die. [24:06] _Player     I had that look in my eyes once, too. [24:09] _Player     Bite me if you dare, first-year boy! [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Sawamura     "Expression." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Expression" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 40 - Expression Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Kataoka     We're facing the beast from Aichi,     Seiho High School under Coach Nishidera. [00:09] @Kataoka     They don't have any big sluggers     like Sano from last year, [00:13] @Kataoka     but they all have fast swings     that send balls flying. [00:18] @Kataoka     If that lineup builds up momentum,     it's unstoppable, like a machine gun. [00:22] @Kataoka     They are at least as strong as Yamamori. [00:28] @Kataoka     Okumura has the skill to be     part of the first string, [00:32] @Kataoka     but things are different when facing     a top-class nationally-ranked team. [00:39] @Kataoka     I'm counting on you, Sawamura. [00:46] @Kataoka     Lead the team. [01:06] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [01:18] _Umpire     Foul! [01:19] int_Player     Spin? [01:23] int_Player     Hey, hey, that's downright bizarre! [01:26] _Coach     I'm not sure, but the     batters seem confused. [01:30] _Player     I'm looking forward to stepping     into the batter's box. [01:34] @int_Okumura     Number 2 and Number 1 are moving well. [01:37] @int_Okumura     They change how they bat     when they're down in the count, but... [01:45] @int_Okumura     You don't want to waste     any pitches, right? [01:51] @int_Sawamura     So you're getting it, Wolf-boy. [01:56] @int_Okumura     Number 4 to the inside. [02:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You should know, pitching is an art     performed by the pitcher and catcher! [02:06] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Are you sure you want to do this? [02:10] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Will you create that art with me? [02:26] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [02:28] @Sawamura     Yeah! [04:04] _Fan     Two strikeouts in a row! [04:06] _Fan     Sawamura's on fire! [04:08] _Fan     He'll have another good game today! [04:09] @Kominato     He's going all in from the get go. [04:17] _Player     Why, you... [04:23] _Player     Three outside pitches? [04:26] _Umpire     Out! [04:28] @Sawamura     Yeah! [04:29] @Kanemaru     Okay, Sawamura! Nice pitch! [04:32] Kukki     Yeah! Perfect! [04:34] @Seto     All to the outside. [04:36] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     The third batter hit another inside pitch. [04:41] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     He seems to like those,     so we need to be careful. [04:43] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     That's the eye of a catcher. [04:45] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You notice the finer details. [04:47] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     That last pitch was good. [04:50] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     But it was a solid hit. [04:52] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Yes, we need to be careful of that third     batter and the cleanup, Akashi-san. [04:58] @Sawamura     Yeah. [05:00] Maezono     Sawamura gave us the momentum! [05:03] Yamaguchi     Let's get out there! [05:04] Aso     Yeah! [05:05] Akashi     They had a great start. [05:08] _Coach     We let him get a little too comfortable. [05:11] _Coach     We need a way to attack that fastball. [05:14] Akashi     I'm jealous. [05:17] Akashi     If only I could pitch     without hesitation, like him... [05:23] int_Coach     Seiya... [05:25] Akashi     It's too late to talk about adjustments      or making excuses. [05:29] Akashi     All that matters is quality and results. [05:34] Akashi     That's how it is for the ace. [05:42] Akashi     Here goes! [05:46] Yamaguchi     Seiya Akashi... [05:48] Yamaguchi     When he played at Koshien     Stadium as a first-year, [05:50] Yamaguchi     he got even more attention than Narumiya. [05:53] Yamaguchi     They called him the super rookie. [05:55] @Sawamura     Really? SIGN    He appears!! SIGN    Super Rookie SIGN    Akashi SIGN    He pitches the whole     game with 3 RBIs! [05:58] Yamaguchi     He pitched three games by himself, [06:00] Yamaguchi     and I think he hit two home runs, too. [06:03] @Yui     I remember it well. [06:05] @Furuya     Super... SIGN    Super... SIGN    Sano says, without tears, "We lost." [06:07] _Sign     Inashiro's Mei Narumiya     deals Sano 3K SIGN    Seiho is shut down [06:07] Yamaguchi     But then everything went to Narumiya     at Koshien Stadium last year. [06:12] Yamaguchi     He did fine as a batter, but... [06:15] Aso     He injured his elbow, right? [06:16] Yamaguchi     He didn't pitch much as a second-year. [06:20] @int_Yui     Injured? [06:34] @Sawamura     Injured? [06:43] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [06:46] _Fan     That was fast! [06:47] _Fan     Akashi's changed his form! [06:49] _Fan     That butt! That thigh line! [06:51] _Fan     If he pitches balls low like that     no one's gonna hit 'em! [06:54] _All     Yeah! [06:55] _All     Nice pitch, Seiya! [06:58] int_Coach     He relied on the older team     members in his first year [07:01] int_Coach     and was able to pitch as he pleased. [07:05] int_Coach     As a second-year, he felt the     weight of his responsibilities [07:07] int_Coach     and agonized over how best to improve. [07:11] int_Coach     His form deteriorated after the injury,     and he went a long time without a win. [07:22] _Player     Yeah! Nice pitch! [07:23] _Player     Looking sharp! [07:24] _Player     Seiya, you're huge! [07:26] int_Coach     He's right. The time for     making excuses is over. [07:31] int_Coach     It's his last year of high school. [07:33] int_Coach     He has to overcome things himself. [07:45] Akashi     Yeah! [07:45] _Fan     A strikeout! [07:47] _Fan     That's three outs! [07:49] _Player     Yeah! [07:49] _Player     Nice pitch, Seiya! [07:51] _Player     Nice butt! [07:52] _Player     You're huge! [07:53] _Player     Seiya's hitting his peak! [07:54] _Player     Those thighs are looking good! [07:56] _Fan     Wow, they're very different pitchers,     but they both led with two strikeouts! SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido [08:01] _Fan     I can't wait to see how     the game plays out! [08:04] _Coach     You look like you're feeling good. [08:06] Akashi     Yes, it was a good start. [08:09] Akashi     It's thanks to their pitcher     getting me excited. SIGN    Top of the Second [08:22] @int_Sawamura     Third-years really do have     intensity up the wazoo. [08:26] @int_Sawamura     Their facial expressions     are different. [08:32] int_Akashi     You can get into a good tempo     because you get ahead in the count, right? [08:37] @int_Sawamura     I'm not gonna let him beat me... [08:43] @int_Sawamura     in desire! [08:44] int_Akashi     Oh, no you don't! [08:45] int_Akashi     I'm swinging for your fastball― [08:50] _Umpire     Strike! [08:52] int_Akashi     He led with a changeup. [08:55] _Coach     A clever call. [08:57] int_Coach     Is that catcher really a first-year? [09:02] _Coach     This will be a battle of endurance. SIGN    Seido High SIGN    School SIGN    Practice Field SIGN    Bottom of the Third [09:11] _Fan     Their shortstop knows just where to stand. [09:13] _Fan     As you'd expect. [09:14] _Fan     He hasn't given up any hits,     but he's walked two batters. [09:18] _Fan     It was really a shame     that he walked Sawamura. [09:21] _Fan     When he gets like this,     he might be about to break down. [09:25] _Fan     On the other hand,     Sawamura has only allowed one hit. [09:28] _Fan     The Seiho batters aren't     able to swing effectively. [09:32] _Fan     Maybe one team will break the stalemate on     their second time through the batting order. [09:44] _Umpire     Out! [09:48] @int_Okumura     Did he swing at that with no stride? [10:09] ---     Ball! [10:10] Akashi     Yeah, he's pitching well. [10:13] @int_Okumura     I was right. [10:15] @int_Okumura     This team switches to no-stride hitting     when they're down in the count... [10:19] @int_Okumura     But they're starting with no-stride to     attack Sawamura-senpai's moving pitches. [10:26] _Coach     This style of hitting keeps the line of sight     fixed so you can focus on making contact. [10:31] _Coach     Even if it's an unusual pitch,     if you can get a solid hit, [10:34] _Coach     it'll fly over the infielders' heads. [10:38] @int_Okumura     If he's going to wait until     the last moment to swing, [10:41] @int_Okumura     we'll just cramp him for room. [10:45] @int_Okumura     With Sawamura-senpai's fastball! [10:49] @int_Okumura     Yes! [10:51] _Player     Yeah! Seiya-san got a hit! [10:54] @int_Okumura     He jammed that,     yet hit it into the outfield? [10:57] _Player     Okay, let's follow it up! [10:59] _Player     Put some more beads on the chain! [11:00] _Coach     Look at that distance. [11:01] _Coach     When you hit from your hips, it really flies. [11:04] @int_Okumura     From the first to the ninth, [11:06] @int_Okumura     but they all have fast swings     that send balls flying. [11:09] @int_Okumura     If that lineup builds up momentum,     it's unstoppable, like a machine gun. [11:14] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Okumura. [11:15] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     We'll put Number 7 and     Number 11 on ice for a while. SIGN    Grr [11:22] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Are you saying you don't trust me with them? [11:24] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     No, that's not it. [11:26] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     A team like this can be hard     to handle in the second half. [11:29] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     We need to save those for when we need them. [11:35] (Flashback) @int_Okumura     I see. [11:37] (Flashback) @int_Okumura     You were pitching at full     strength at the start, [11:40] (Flashback) @int_Okumura     so I thought you weren't thinking     about anything like that. [11:42] (Flashback) @int_Okumura     I'm sorry. [11:45] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm not letting you make all the calls! [11:48] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I think about things, too. [12:01] @int_Sawamura     Not yet. [12:02] @int_Sawamura     We don't need to get ahead of ourselves. [12:07] @int_Okumura     Then pitch Number 2 inside. [12:17] _Umpire     Safe! [12:22] @int_Sawamura     This is baseball, so of course     they'll get some hits. [12:26] @int_Sawamura     If I were afraid of them hitting,     I wouldn't be able to stand here. [12:31] @int_Sawamura     We aren't... [12:35] @int_Sawamura     in any trouble at all! [12:38] int_Player     It's coming straight― [12:45] _Umpire     Out! [12:46] @Sawamura     Yeah! [12:47] Maezono     Yeah, just what we needed! [12:48] @Kanemaru     A 5-4-3 double play! [12:49] @Kuramochi     Sawamura! [12:50] @Kanemaru     Sawamura, you jerk! [12:52] Kukki     Sawamura-senpai! [12:56] @Okumura     Please don't look at me     with that smug expression. [13:00] @Sawamura     You're gonna criticize my face?! [13:01] @Okumura     Pitchers should control their emotions. [13:04] @Sawamura     You're such a problem child! [13:07] Kawakami     Nice pitch, Sawamura. [13:08] Kawakami     You're in a good rhythm. [13:09] @Sawamura     Thank you! [13:11] @Sawamura     They've got a lot of tough hitters. [13:14] @Sawamura     I can't afford to throw any meatballs. [13:21] Kawakami     He's sweating a lot. SIGN    Bottom of the Fourth [13:29] Ono     Sawamura. [13:31] Ono     You said you were going to put     Number 7 and Number 11 on ice for a while... [13:35] @Sawamura     Yes, sir, until we need them. [13:38] Ono     That's fine, but what about testing them      once a batter has two strikes? [13:44] Ono     The numbers are slightly different every day. [13:49] Ono     They're a lot to handle for us catchers. [13:52] @Sawamura     Oh, is that so? [13:55] @Okumura     Thank you for explaining it. [13:57] @Okumura     He said he'd let me call the shots,     but then he shakes his head. SIGN    What?! [14:00] ---     What?! [14:01] @Sawamura     But I made eye contact! [14:04] @Okumura     And you think that was enough? [14:06] _Sign     What?! [14:07] @Sawamura     Okay, then! We'll discuss it to death! [14:10] @Sawamura     To death! [14:11] @Okumura     Gladly. [14:13] @Sawamura     Don't be glad! [14:14] @Sawamura     You're too wild! [14:18] @int_Yui     The numbers are pitches that Sawamura-senpai     and Miyuki-senpai came up with together. [14:24] @int_Yui     Honestly, I'm still not used to all of them. [14:28] @int_Yui     And we're up against Seiho High School,     a real powerhouse. [14:33] @int_Yui     It's going to be a tough game     to call from here. [14:41] _Player     Okay, Seiya! [14:43] _Player     Seiya-san, you're on a roll! [14:44] _Player     You're too huge! [14:56] int_Player     This first-year has a powerful swing, [15:00] int_Player     but... [15:01] int_All     Seiya's bigger, [15:06] int_All     stronger, [15:11] int_All     and ready to burst! [15:16] _Umpire     Strike! [15:17] _Umpire     Batter out! [15:19] _Player     Yeah! That's the stuff, Seiya-san! [15:21] _Player     He's too huge! [15:24] int_Akashi     He's got a good swing. [15:28] @Yuki     Next time! [15:30] _Umpire     Ball four! [15:32] Narrator     Seido faced an obstacle: Seiho's ace, Akashi. [15:36] Narrator     In the bottom of the fourth inning with     two outs, Yamaguchi was walked to first, [15:41] Narrator     then Mimura hit to center field,     and Higasa was also walked. [15:46] Narrator     With three third-years loading the bases, [15:49] Narrator     first-year Koshu Okumura steps     into the batter's box. [15:53] @Sawamura     Okumura, swing for the     first pitch after a walk! [15:57] @Sawamura     The pitcher will want a strike! [16:03] @Sawamura     Communication! SIGN    Communication [16:05] @int_Okumura     I don't need you to yell out loud     about swinging for the first pitch! [16:09] @int_Okumura     It's this stuff that drives me nuts! [16:16] _Player     Okay, let's go head-on! [16:17] _Player     Get aggressive! [16:21] @int_Okumura     If I can get runners home,     it will help boost Sawamura-senpai. [16:26] @int_Okumura     I won't waste the chance     the older players created. [16:31] int_Akashi     I love that expression that shows no fear. [16:37] int_Akashi     Bite me if you dare, first-year boy! [16:45] _Umpire     Ball two! [16:46] @Sawamura     Good eye! [16:48] @Sawamura     Wait for your pitch, Okumura! [16:51] _Player     Yeah, two strikes! [16:53] _Player     Seiya, put him away! [16:54] _Player     Finish him off! [16:56] @int_Okumura     I'll stay with you, even if I die. [16:59] int_Akashi     Instead of getting distracted     by other things, [17:01] int_Akashi     you focus on the next play. [17:05] int_Akashi     With no burden to shoulder,     you can leave it all on the line. SIGN    He appears!! SIGN    Super Rookie SIGN    Akashi SIGN    He pitches the whole     game with 3 RBIs! [17:10] int_Akashi     I had that look in my eyes once, too. [17:17] int_Akashi     I won't... [17:27] int_Akashi     lose to you! SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the Fifth [17:34] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [17:37] Nakata     Two outs! [17:38] Higasa     Two outs! [17:41] Kawakami     Kawashima. [17:43] Kawakami     I'm coming with you. [17:45] Kawashima     Are you sure? You pitched a lot yesterday. [17:49] Kawakami     With how hard he's going,     even Sawamura must be getting tired. [18:02] int_Ota     They're all warming up without     anyone telling them to. [18:08] int_Ota     They're saying they're ready     to go in anytime. [18:18] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [18:21] @Sawamura     Yeah! [18:22] _Umpire     Three outs! Change! SIGN    Bottom of the Fifth [18:31] _Umpire     Out! [18:32] Akashi     Yeah! SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido SIGN    Top of the sixth inning [18:40] _Umpire     Out! [18:41] _Fan     Getting the first batter     out with one pitch! [18:45] _Fan     This is quite the pitching contest. [18:47] _Fan     They're taking Seiho on without Miyuki.     Their starters are all on the bench, too. [18:51] _Fan     I thought they'd given up on this game. [18:54] _Fan     It's undeniably Sawamura     keeping his team in the game. [19:03] @int_Okumura     This guy got a piece of an outside pitch. [19:07] @int_Okumura     We can't simply throw all outside pitches. [19:11] @int_Okumura     Let's mix in some inside pitches. [19:17] ---     But first, outside. [19:21] @int_Okumura     The other side?! [19:25] _Player     Yeah! [19:27] _Player     An easy stand-up double! [19:29] _Player     Ichinose-senpai, nice batting! [19:32] @Sawamura     He got me! [19:33] _Player     He finally threw a meatball. [19:37] _Fan     There's the commentator's curse. [19:40] _Fan     It's not my fault! [19:42] Akashi     I think it's time to break you,     since I'm the cleanup. [19:57] @Ochiai     This isn't looking good. [19:58] @Ochiai     More of his pitches are drifting high. [20:03] _Umpire     Ball! [20:05] int_Akashi     I know how it feels to get tired out     in the middle innings like that. [20:13] @int_Okumura     He's suddenly lost control. [20:18] _Fan     Oh, a walk! [20:20] _Fan     And the catcher dropped it! [20:22] _Fan     The second-base runner advanced to third! [20:24] _Fan     Now there are runners on first and third! [20:30] @int_Okumura     Damn. If I had caught that,     he wouldn't be on third. [20:35] @int_Okumura     Next is their fifth batter. [20:37] @int_Okumura     What do we throw? And where? [20:41] @int_Ochiai     They need to break things up. [20:44] Yamaguchi     Sawamura! [20:45] Yamaguchi     You can let him hit! [20:48] Yamaguchi     Go get him! [20:49] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [20:51] Nakata     We're right behind you! [20:53] Kishima     Stay strong! [20:54] @Kanemaru     Stay aggressive, Sawamura! [20:55] _Fan     The infielders have moved in! [20:57] _Fan     They don't want to give up a single run! [20:59] _Fan     They've got Sawamura's back! [21:02] @Ochiai     The third-years know when to call out. [21:10] _Fan     A fly ball! [21:11] _Fan     It's right to the center fielder! [21:13] _Fan     Is it shallow? [21:15] _Player     Go! [21:16] int_Aso     No, you don't! [21:18] int_Aso     You blind base coach! [21:25] _Umpire     Out! [21:26] @Kanemaru     There you go! [21:28] Tojo     Aso-senpai! [21:29] Kawakami     That was a heck of a throw! [21:31] Aso     Don't yell about that.     It's what I always do. [21:34] @Sawamura     Aso-senpai, nice throw to home! [21:39] @Sawamura     That was perfect! [21:41] Aso     Yeah, show some respect! [21:44] int_Kawakami     Everyone knows how seriously     Sawamura takes this. [21:47] int_Yamaguchi     That's why... [21:49] int_Both     ...we third-years... [21:50] int_Higasa     ...need to support him! [21:52] Yamaguchi     Okay, it's our turn at bat! [21:54] Yamaguchi     Let's keep the momentum going! [22:00] @Seto     Wow. [22:01] @Yui     This is the kind of team that has     players of that caliber on the bench. [22:07] @Sawamura     Way to go, Aso-senpai! SIGN    "Expression" [22:17] @Kataoka     "Expression." [23:49] @Okumura     I'm sorry. I withdraw my previous remarks. [23:51] @Okumura     Let's put the erratic numbers on ice and     focus your remaining power on fastballs. [23:56] @Sawamura     You're as sure as ever. Enough to     tell an upperclassman to leave. [24:00] @Okumura     You really want to discuss that now? [24:03] @Sawamura     It's a compliment, really! [24:05] @Sawamura     Three innings left.     I'm counting on you, partner! [24:08] @Okumura     If you die, we all die. [24:10] @Okumura     It's okay. I won't let you die alone. [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Sawamura     "Shared Fate." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Shared Fate" [24:17] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 41 - Shared Fate Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] _Umpire     Out! [00:06] @Sawamura     Aso-senpai, nice throw to home! [00:09] int_Kawakami     Everyone knows how seriously     Sawamura takes this. [00:13] int_Yamaguchi     That's why... [00:14] int_Both     ...we third-years... [00:15] int_Higasa     ...need to support him! [00:19] @Seto     Wow. [00:20] @Yui     This is the kind of team that has     players of that caliber on the bench. SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido [02:06] _Fan     It hit the top of the fence! [02:08] _Fan     That huge homer has broken the deadlock! [02:12] _Fan     And he hit it off Akashi! [02:23] @int_Yuki     Oh, I know this one... [02:26] @Sawamura     Hey, what's going on?     Why are you all sitting down?! [02:29] @Sawamura     That was a home run! [02:30] @Sawamura     We just took the lead! [02:31] @Sawamura     A first-year scored for the team! [02:34] @Sawamura     The least you could do is smile! [02:36] @Sawamura     Stand up, Haruichi! Kanemaru! [02:38] @Sawamura     What's the matter with you?! [02:40] @Sawamura     When did the team become so cold?! [02:43] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, over here. [02:46] @Kanemaru     Weren't you paying attention?! [02:48] @Kuramochi     Damn, Sawamura ruined it! [02:51] Higasa     Nice batting! [02:53] Maezono     Nice home run, Yuki! [02:54] Aso     Think you hit it far enough?! [02:57] @Sawamura     The silent treatment? What's that? [03:02] @Kuramochi     Who was supposed to tell Sawamura?     He didn't get the message! [03:05] @Kuramochi     Now let's finish things at full throttle! [03:08] _All     Yeah! [03:10] Maezono     Let's see it, Yamaguchi! [03:12] Higasa     The pride of a third-year! [03:14] Yamaguchi     That guy really is something else. [03:19] @int_Yamaguchi     Seriously. [03:21] @int_Yamaguchi     But I can't let him hog all the glory! [03:30] Akashi     Sorry, I shouldn't have given up the second. [03:33] Akashi     Getting hit by a first-year     sure does a lot of damage. [03:37] Akashi     I feel like I just got hit by a boomerang. [03:41] Akashi     I won't feel right until     we get those runs back. [03:45] _All     Yeah! [03:50] @Okumura     Sawamura-senpai! [03:54] @Okumura     Their batters have nearly figured out      the timing on your fastballs. [03:58] @Okumura     Let's start shifting to     the numbers this inning. [04:08] @int_Okumura     I wasted a great chance     and haven't gotten a hit this game. [04:11] @int_Okumura     I haven't been any help     to the team at hitting. [04:14] @int_Okumura     At least in defense... [04:17] @Okumura     I'll catch whatever you throw. [04:22] @Sawamura     You're as sure as ever, enough to     tell an upperclassman to leave. [04:30] @Okumura     You really want to discuss that now? [04:34] @Sawamura     It's a compliment, really! [04:36] @Sawamura     That surprised me, got me riled up,     and put me on edge. SIGN    G     r     r     .     .     . [04:44] @Sawamura     Three innings left. [04:47] @Sawamura     We're in this together, partner. [04:55] @int_Okumura     Partner? [04:57] ---     Yeah. [05:01] @int_Okumura     What is with this guy? [05:05] @Sawamura     Okay, get your loincloth on straight! [05:10] @int_Okumura     What the heck? [05:13] @Okumura     I'm not wearing a loincloth. [05:16] @Sawamura     Actually, neither am I! [05:18] @Sawamura     Let's make it compression shorts instead! [05:20] @Okumura     You don't need to reword it. [05:22] @Sawamura     Okay, then don't talk back! [05:25] @int_Okumura     He's such a rollercoaster ride. [05:29] @int_Okumura     Damn. [05:31] @int_Okumura     I'm gonna help him, no matter what! [05:50] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You lead the team. [05:54] @int_Sawamura     Even if that was just to     motivate my simple mind, [06:00] @int_Sawamura     it made me happy. [06:04] @int_Sawamura     I want to live up to the team's expectations. [06:11] @int_Sawamura     I want to succeed more than ever today! [06:26] @Kanemaru     Yeah! [06:27] Maezono     You got the first batter out! [06:29] Maezono     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [06:31] @Kanemaru     One out! [06:39] _Umpire     Ball two! [06:40] Tojo     He's throwing quite a few balls. [06:42] @Kanemaru     He was having trouble with     his control last inning, [06:45] @Kanemaru     but it looks even worse this inning. [06:49] _Coach     Another bounced pitch.     That wasn't happening before. [06:53] _Coach     The battery is changing their pitch selection. [06:58] int_Player     That's the sign to hold back. [07:03] _Umpire     Ball four. [07:06] _Player     Yeah! [07:07] _Fan     Just a little bit off! [07:11] @int_Okumura     His pitches aren't bad, but the numbers     aren't hitting the strike zone. [07:16] int_Coach     If he kept pitching like he did     in the first half, I'd have given up... [07:20] int_Coach     but the pitcher has looked off     since the last inning. [07:25] int_Coach     Let's make our attack slow and steady. [07:29] @int_Okumura     This team won't let any meatballs go. [07:33] @int_Okumura     This is the bottom of the order,     but we have to stay on guard. [07:43] _Umpire     Ball! [07:44] int_Sachiko     He's only thrown ninety-one pitches. [07:47] int_Sachiko     That shouldn't be enough to tire him out. [07:54] @int_Sawamura     Damn, the ball's slipping away. [07:56] @int_Sawamura     I'm not able to control myself. [07:58] @int_Okumura     Is he forcing it? Is he tired? [08:01] @int_Okumura     I didn't think his ball control     would fall apart like this. [08:05] @int_Okumura     Sawamura-senpai usually leads with strikes     so he can get into a rhythm. [08:10] @int_Okumura     We can't go on like this. [08:13] @int_Okumura     Let's use a fastball to     get back in the game. [08:18] int_Coach     They'll be wanting a strike about now. [08:21] int_Player     He gave the wait sign, [08:24] int_Player     but I can still swing, right? [08:27] _Player     Down the first base line! [08:29] _Player     Yeah! The runner made it to third! [08:32] _Player     There are runners on first and third,      with only one out! [08:33] _Fan     Seiho's on the attack! [08:35] _All     Yeah! [08:37] _Coach     Good eye! He was thinking for himself. [08:43] _Fan     The second baseman and shortstop     are moving in for a double play! [08:47] @int_Okumura     He's the ninth batter. [08:48] @int_Okumura     He's choking up on the bat. [08:52] @int_Okumura     He might try for a squeeze play. [09:01] _Umpire     Ball! [09:03] Takashima     They're shaking things up. [09:05] @Ochiai     They'll want to turn things     around now, if they can. [09:08] @Ochiai     We need to be careful. [09:13] Yamaguchi     Steal! [09:16] @int_Okumura     He's moving already?! [09:19] _Fan     He swung! [09:22] _Fan     Over the second baseman and into right-center! [09:24] _Fan     The runner on third scores! [09:26] _Fan     And the runner on first advanced to third! [09:29] _Player     Yeah! [09:30] _Player     That's one run! [09:32] _Fan     The three batters in the bottom     of the order all hit. [09:34] _Fan     They wanted to take the pressure of Akashi. [09:37] _Fan     This inning has been intense. [09:39] _Fan     Now it's the top of the order. [09:42] _Fan     With the game moving,     both teams will be scoring. [09:45] _Fan     It's a critical time for the Seido battery. [09:55] int_Ono     The momentum is getting away from us. [09:57] int_Ono     They're not able to run up the count     with the numbers, [09:59] int_Ono     which makes the fastballs     easier to hit. [10:03] int_Ono     This is what makes the numbers so unpredictable. [10:06] int_Ono     If he can't control the fastballs,     it's hard to control the numbers, too. [10:11] @Ochiai     With a first-year catcher     making the calls, [10:14] @Ochiai     he's gone hard all game. [10:17] @Ochiai     But the energy he spent in the first half     has now caught up to him. [10:20] _All     Yeah! [10:24] @int_Yui     It will be harder to make calls now. [10:30] Kawakami     Yui! [10:32] Kawakami     Let's go! [10:46] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I'm sorry. I withdraw my previous remarks. [10:50] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Let's put the erratic numbers on ice [10:53] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     and face them with your fastballs     since they're still effective. [10:58] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     If you die, we all die. [11:03] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     It's okay. [11:06] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I won't let you die alone. [11:10] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     If you die, we all die. [11:15] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     It's okay. [11:18] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I won't let you die alone. [11:21] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     How many numbers are there? [11:23] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Well, there are a lot we can't use. [11:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     There are ones that change the spin     or the angle of the wrist. [11:31] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Some of them are plain filthy, [11:33] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     but Sawamura just can't control them. [11:36] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's why... [11:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I only have him throwing ones where     his wrist is vertical, like for a fastball. [11:42] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Over the off-season, Sawamura's fastball      gained speed and sharpness. [11:45] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I think it's his greatest asset for now. [12:00] @int_Sawamura     An inside fastball. [12:06] @int_Sawamura     Well, since I can't hit the strike zone,     you can't call for any numbers. [12:13] @int_Sawamura     But even in this pinch,     you're being bold. [12:17] @int_Sawamura     I'm used to calls like that! [12:24] _Coach     A fastball's coming. [12:26] _Coach     If it drifts high, hit it! [12:28] int_Player     A infield grounder or a outfield fly     would get us a run. [12:33] int_Player     Any hit will tie the game. [12:35] @int_Sawamura     Three innings left. [12:38] @int_Sawamura     Don't be timid. [12:41] @int_Sawamura     Stay aggressive! [12:45] @int_Sawamura     Even if they catch up, we're still tied! [12:53] int_Player     There it is! A fastball! [13:04] _Fan     He's out! [13:06] _Fan     The third-base runner couldn't move! [13:08] _Player     It jumped when it was close to my bat,     despite how he's been pitching. [13:11] _Fan     That's two outs! [13:13] @Kuramochi     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [13:15] Maezono     That's the way! [13:16] @Kominato     Keep it going! [13:21] @Okumura     That's still only two outs. [13:23] @Okumura     Lose focus and we're dead.     Don't forget that. [13:27] @Sawamura     Y-Yeah, I know! [13:31] @Seto     Wow, you called for an inside pitch, Koshu! [13:35] Asada     That was a bold pitch! [13:37] Kukki     For the guy crouching, too. [13:39] Yamaguchi     Infielders, back to regular positions!     Get the closest out! [13:42] Nakata     Let's finish the inning! [13:43] int_Coach     If they're coming for us head-on,     that suits us fine. [13:47] int_Coach     He's been throwing meatballs. [13:50] int_Coach     Hit one and put him out of his misery. [13:52] _Player     Come on! [13:55] int_Player     Raimu... [13:58] int_Player     Seiya... [14:00] int_Player     I'll get you up to bat! [14:05] _Player     That was close! [14:09] Takashima     He's aware of his surroundings. [14:11] @Ochiai     Yes, that's why that out      was so significant... [14:15] @int_Ochiai     For the pitcher, as well as the catcher. [14:20] @int_Okumura     It was a little high,     but faster than I expected. [14:27] @int_Okumura     This is how Sawamura-senpai battles. [14:35] @int_Okumura     His underlying power! [14:41] Kukki     Low and outside! [14:43] Takashima     He's coming back. [14:45] Akashi     He's recovered. [14:49] int_Akashi     When you can see the finish line, [14:51] int_Akashi     you can still get into the zone,     no matter how tired you are. [14:58] int_Akashi     Is this guy getting that second wind? [15:08] _Umpire     Foul! [15:09] @int_Yui     A changeup? [15:12] Maezono     Yeah, two strikes! [15:14] Maezono     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [15:15] Maezono     Lookin' good! You're back! [15:18] @int_Kuramochi     Damn it. [15:20] @int_Kuramochi     Why am I not out there behind him? [15:28] _Umpire     Foul! [15:29] @Kanemaru     Good pressure! Good pressure! [15:30] Ono     Your pitches are looking good, Sawamura! [15:33] @int_Kominato     I've never felt so frustrated     being on the bench! [15:40] int_Ono     Sawamura... [15:42] Yamaguchi     Get it to me! I'll stop it! [15:44] Tojo     Keep them guessing! [15:46] @Kanemaru     You've got two strikes! Don't rush! [15:48] Maezono     Time to play! [15:50] Maezono     Go get 'em, Sawamura! [15:52] @Kuramochi     Go, Sawamura! [15:54] ---     Finish 'em off, Sawamura! [15:57] @int_Sawamura     No matter how many times I stumble... [16:00] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Dead ball! [16:07] @int_Sawamura     No matter how many times     I disappoint them... [16:11] @int_Sawamura     I can still... [16:16] @int_Sawamura     bounce back! [16:27] @int_Sawamura     I can bounce back! [16:31] _Fan     That's strike three! [16:33] _Fan     He finished with a high fastball! [16:35] _Fan     Three outs, change! [16:36] @Okumura     Nice pitch! [16:38] @Sawamura     We made it back alive! [16:40] @Sawamura     And actually, making it about life     and death is a little heavy! [16:43] ---     All right! [16:44] Takatsu     Yes! [16:46] @int_Ochiai     It doesn't have the monstrous     speed of Furuya's, [16:48] @int_Ochiai     but that fastball is becoming     a weapon like no other. [16:54] int_Takashima     He can pitch like that     even without Miyuki-kun. [17:00] int_Takashima     The pitching that inspires his team, like I     saw the day I first met him! Like an ace! [17:09] @Kataoka     You pulled through. [17:11] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [17:12] @Kataoka     You're done for today. [17:13] @Kataoka     Go cool down. [17:15] @Kataoka     Kawakami's warming up in the bullpen. [17:19] @Kataoka     Let the rest of the team finish the gameー [17:20] @Sawamura     Wait, please. [17:23] @Sawamura     I can finish this game myself! [17:35] @Kataoka     Watching from the bench,     your ball control is unstable. [17:37] @Kataoka     Some pitches have been flat-out wild. [17:40] @Kataoka     You still say you can finish? [17:41] @Sawamura     That has been my intention since the start! [17:45] @int_Seto     Wow, he just said that to the coach! [17:52] @Kataoka     Okumura, what do you think? [17:56] @Okumura     His fastballs are still sharp. [17:58] @Okumura     If we pitch the numbers less,     I think he can do it. [18:07] int_Sachiko     He's still thrown fewer     than a hundred pitches. [18:12] @Kataoka     One. [18:13] @Kataoka     If you allow even one runner on base,     I'm taking you out. [18:20] @Sawamura     Understood. [18:22] @Kataoka     Okay, then get a drink and get up to bat. [18:28] @Okumura     This is what you wanted, right? [18:29] @Sawamura     Yeah, thanks. [18:32] @Okumura     I don't want to say this too loud,     but this is my opinion as a catcher. [18:38] @Okumura     You should take it easy     in the batter's box. [18:40] @Sawamura     Huh? Why? [18:42] @Sawamura     If I did that, I'd get out! [18:44] @Sawamura     If I don't swing the bat,     I won't hit the ball! [18:46] @Sawamura     Okay, here I go! [18:50] @Kataoka     Kuramochi, Kominato, are you ready? [18:53] _Both     Yes, sir! [18:54] @Kataoka     Maezono, Shirasu! [18:56] Maezono     We're ready! [18:58] @Sawamura     Let's play! [18:59] _Coach     Look at the way he conducts     himself in a pinch... [19:02] _Coach     It feels good to watch a pitcher like that. [19:05] @Sawamura     Okay! [19:07] int_Akashi     His face says he's still in the game. [19:10] int_Akashi     Okay, let's see what you've got. [19:19] @Sawamura     Yeah! [19:21] _Umpire     Strike! [19:22] Tojo     A full swing. [19:24] @Okumura     He didn't listen to me. [19:27] Ota     He was close! He might get a hit! [19:29] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Boss! [19:30] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm still full of energy! [19:33] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I feel good, too! [19:35] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Please let me pitch the last inning. [19:39] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I can finish this game myself! [19:47] @Sawamura     Hey! [19:52] @Sawamura     Damn, out by a hair again! [19:55] @Kominato     He's able to hit the ball. [19:58] Kaneda     Good hit. [20:00] @Sawamura     It doesn't matter if I don't get on base. [20:03] @Kuramochi     Idiot, go sit on the bench and rest. [20:07] @Kataoka     Pinch hitter, Kuramochi! [20:09] @int_Kuramochi     We'll score some runs so you     can pitch more comfortably. [20:14] @Sawamura     Hey, the cheetah's late! [20:17] @Sawamura     Don't mess with him when he's hungry! [20:22] @int_Kuramochi     We're not gonna lose. [20:25] @int_Kuramochi     We're gonna win this! SIGN    Meijin University     Tsurushima Ballpark [20:37] Owada     These three days went by so quickly. [20:40] Mine     Yeah, and I'm glad Inui-kun will be okay. [20:44] Owada     The first game ended in a 5–5 tie. [20:48] Owada     The American team won     the second game 3–2. [20:51] Mine     The back-and-forth in the last inning     was really intense. [20:54] Owada     We got to see how tenacious Americans can be. [20:57] Mine     Umemiya-kun was the starting pitcher,     followed by Oguro-kun from Niogakusha. [21:02] Mine     Miyuki-kun made bold calls     for both pitchers. [21:06] Mine     He really does shine as catcher. [21:16] _Coach     We came up short, but in these two games,     we showed how Japan plays baseball. [21:22] _Coach     Once again, I am grateful     to you all for being here. [21:28] _Coach     Thank you. [21:29] _Coach     The next time you meet,     you may be opponents, [21:33] _Coach     rivals, or even teammates... [21:37] _Coach     But regardless, as third-years     playing in your last summer, [21:43] _Coach     give it your all and don't regret anything. [21:46] _All     Yes, sir! [21:48] _All     Thank you! [21:53] Owada     It's time. [21:55] Mine     Yeah. [21:56] Mine     It's about to start. [22:00] Mine     Their final summer. SIGN    The summer tournament begins SIGN    in 34 days SIGN    "Shared Fate" [22:16] @Kataoka     "Shared Fate." [23:49] ---     We let you have your way in these games,     but the summer tourney is ours! [23:53] ---     We're not gonna give in, either. [23:56] ---     It's a fight to the death. [23:57] ---     That's right. [23:58] ---     Summer has already begun. [24:02] Coach     I'll let the players know myself     before morning practice tomorrow. [24:07] ---     On June 16th, the tournament roster     was decided, and it had... [24:12] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] ---     "20 People." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "20 People" [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration: Yuji Terajima 42 - 20 Players Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Miyuki     Mei. [00:06] @Miyuki     I wasn't sure if I should say this... [00:08] @Miyuki     But you have a tell. [00:12] @Miyuki     Whether you're winding up     or pitching from the stretch, [00:14] @Miyuki     you hold your glove higher when     you're throwing a changeup. [00:20] Narumiya     And you're telling me? That's unexpected. [00:24] Narumiya     I'd have preferred for you to     take that present home with you. [00:29] @Miyuki     Wait, you mean... [00:32] @Miyuki     You showed that to me on purpose? [00:35] Narumiya     Yep! You had front-row seats to     my pitches at this crucial time of year. [00:39] Narumiya     So I mixed in a little Trojan Horse     for you to take home. [00:42] @Miyuki     So that's why you threw it so freely. [00:44] Narumiya     I just thought of it on the off-chance     we formed a battery together. [00:49] @Miyuki     Seriously? [00:51] Narumiya     But I had no idea     you'd actually tell me about it. [00:55] @Miyuki     Of course I would!      It stood out like a sore thumb! [00:58] @Miyuki     Any other team would     pick up on it immediately. [01:01] Narumiya     So you were you worried for my sake? [01:04] Narumiya     I'm flattered. [01:05] Narumiya     Wait, so that means I really did     show you my pitches for nothing! [01:09] Narumiya     What am I supposed to do now?! [01:10] @Miyuki     It's your own fault. [01:12] Narumiya     I don't want those guys making fun of me! [01:14] _Sign     Tachikawa 10 Cars [01:14] _Sign     Takao 10 Cars [01:14] _Sign     Arriving [01:17] Narumiya     We let you have your way in these games,     but the summer tourney is ours! [01:21] @Miyuki     We're not gonna give in, either. [01:23] Narumiya     We'll see you in the final or the semifinals. [01:26] Narumiya     Whoever wins takes everything,     and gets to keep their summer alive. [01:33] Narumiya     It's a fight to the death. [03:20] @int_Miyuki     Th-That was a close one! [03:22] @int_Miyuki     I'm glad I spoke up. [03:24] @int_Miyuki     And to think I almost brought that back     to share with the Seido team. [03:31] (Flashback) Narumiya     It's a fight to the death. [03:34] @int_Miyuki     He's right. [03:36] @int_Miyuki     Summer has already begun. [03:43] Asada     Thanks to the pinch hitters in     the bottom of the seventh... [03:46] Kukki     ...we scored another run off Akashi-san. [03:49] Kukki     Then Sawamura-senpai took     the mound in the eighth [03:51] Kukki     and had that eleven-pitch duel with him. [03:57] Asada     It ended with Akashi-san hitting     the ball to near center field [04:00] Asada     and Sawamura-senpai being swapped out. [04:01] SFX     I don't wanna! [04:02] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I don't wanna! [04:02] Kukki     He sure made a fuss, though. [04:05] Asada     How does he manage to get     everyone around him involved? [04:05] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     No! I can still pitch! [04:09] Kukki     Kawakami-senpai and Yui     swapped in and gave up a run, SIGN    Seiho SIGN    Seido [04:13] Kukki     but managed to hold out and actually beat     the powerhouse Seiho High School! [04:17] Kukki     The bench went wild when we won! [04:20] Asada     Yeah. Seiho's rally was incredible,     but it made winning feel even better. [04:25] Kukki     We went 1-1 against national powerhouses     without Miyuki-senpai. [04:30] Kukki     It just goes to show what     kind of team we're on. [04:33] Asada     Yeah. We came pretty close     against Yamamori, too. [04:38] Akashi     We may have lost the game, [04:40] Akashi     but I'm become far more focused,     thanks to you. [04:43] Akashi     I'll see you next time, Eijun Sawamura. [04:47] @Sawamura     Yeah, and I'll be ready to     pitch the whole game next time! [04:51] int_Coach     Two away games and two losses. [04:54] int_Coach     In the end, we got overwhelmed     by that lively southpaw. [04:58] int_Coach     Even without their best players,     they're still a powerful team. [05:01] int_Coach     They really know how to fight. [05:03] int_Coach     They'll give Kunitomo-san     a run for his money. [05:07] _Coach     Okay, we'll be making our     final adjustments next week! [05:10] _Coach     I want to see improvements     in offense and defense! [05:13] _All     Yes, sir! [05:15] _All     Our hearts are connected! SIGN    Yamamori Academy left earlier     and is practicing their school song [05:20] int_Coach     Winning both those games will have     given the team a huge confidence boost. [05:21] _All     O, Light! [05:25] int_Coach     We'll keep improving and prepare     for the summer tournament. [05:28] int_Coach     I'm sure they can do it. [05:28] _All     Will you shine on us? [05:43] @Furuya     It's my fault we lost the first game. [05:47] @Furuya     After Ono-senpai left the game, [05:49] @Furuya     my pitching was not enough to     regain the team's momentum. [05:55] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I couldn't support the junior players... [05:58] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     or lead the team... [06:01] _Sign     Spirit [06:01] Maezono     We hitters weren't able     to back you up, either. [06:04] @Kuramochi     Don't go shouldering all of the blame. [06:06] Maezono     The whole team owns the loss. [06:10] @Miyuki     Oh, how about Sawamura? [06:13] @Kanemaru     He said he was tired and left early, right? [06:19] @Kanemaru     He seemed disappointed about getting     swapped out in the eighth inning. [06:23] Tojo     He may have been more     disappointed in himself. [06:26] Shirasu     Yeah, he even asked the coach     to let him continue pitching. [06:29] @Miyuki     Continue pitching? [06:30] Shirasu     Yeah, he said he intended to finish the game. [06:34] Maezono     The coach told him to lead     the team before the game. [06:38] Maezono     He really wanted to do all he could. [06:41] @Kuramochi     He really did inspire the team, though. [06:44] @Kominato     He held off the Seiho lineup pitching     almost nothing but fastballs. [06:49] Kawakami     He outdid himself. [06:50] Shirasu     When he held on in the seventh inning,     it got me fired up. [06:53] Kawakami     How many strikeouts did he get? [06:55] Shirasu     He struck out the side     in one of the middle innings. [07:00] @int_Sawamura     One hundred fifteen pitches... [07:02] @int_Sawamura     I shouldn't be exhausted after that. [07:04] Maezono     Okumura, you had an impressive game, too! [07:07] Maezono     Good job catching Sawamura's pitches! [07:13] @Okumura     I feel disappointed with being swapped     out in the eighth inning, too. [07:17] Maezono     You, too? And I can see     the anger on your face! [07:32] Hirahata     I'm back, Sanada. [07:34] Hirahata     I see everyone's still practicing. [07:36] Sanada     Welcome back. How did your games go? [07:39] Hirahata     One loss, one tie. [07:42] Hirahata     The American team had a lot of good players. [07:45] Sanada     Really? You couldn't beat them,     even with Narumiya and Miyuki?! [07:49] Sanada     America is really something else! [07:52] Hirahata     Yeah. There was one accident, [07:54] Hirahata     but Mei Narumiya was ever the king. [07:57] Sanada     I see. Maybe I should have played, too. [08:03] Sanada     But having a cripple just     there to sit on the bench... [08:12] Sanada     We gave up the lead in     the latter stages of today's game, too. [08:15] Sanada     That's our third loss since last week. [08:21] Sanada     Don't worry, though. [08:22] Sanada     I'll be ready for the summer tournament. [08:28] Sanada     I swear I will. SIGN    Aso Tojo Shirasu Kawakami Yui, Kawashima, Kaneda, Seto, Seki, Mimura, Yuki, Okumura, Takatsu [08:37] _Player     Okumura will join the first string, right? [08:39] _Player     Yuki's in, right? [08:40] _Player     He hit that home run to give us the lead. [08:43] _Player     It will come down to who     plays the outfield positions. [08:45] _Player     They'll need Mimura or Seki     as a base coach. [08:49] _Player     Aso is on a higher tier on defense. [08:51] _Player     But Yui can hit and play outfield, too. [08:55] Seki     Maybe we third-years will get left behind. [09:02] Aso     Don't jinx us! [09:03] Higasa     Everyone was trying not to say that! [09:06] Ota     Personally, I'd like to have     the third-years on the roster. [09:13] Takashima     There are sixteen practice games on the     weekends between now and the tournament. SIGN    4 Kominato | 14 Kijima 5 Kanemaru | 15 6 Kuramochi | 16 Higasa 7 Aso | 17 Nakata 8 Tojo | 18 9 Shirasu | 19 10 Kawakami | 20 Yui, Kawashima, Kaneda, Seto, Seki, Mimura, Yuki, Okumura, Takatsu [09:18] Takashima     That means eight games until     we announce the roster. [09:22] @Kataoka     For the time being, Yui and Okumura     need to gain experience as fill ins for Ono. [09:30] @Ochiai     Indeed. We have to consider what happens [09:34] @Ochiai     if Ono is not healthy enough     to be on the roster. [09:41] @Ochiai     Anyway, we must avoid any more injuries. [09:47] @Okumura     We saved the numbers for the second half,     but he couldn't control them. [09:52] @Okumura     They actually put us in a worse position. [09:55] @Miyuki     That's because the numbers are     closely related to fastballs. [09:59] @Miyuki     The more tired he gets,     the more they'll slip. [10:03] @Okumura     I'm responsible for not     noticing the slight changes. [10:07] @Miyuki     But you made the right call [10:10] @Miyuki     by putting the numbers on ice     and going back to fastballs. [10:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I think that fastball is     Sawamura's best pitch. [10:22] @Miyuki     How was it catching for him? [10:24] @Miyuki     Did you learn anything? [10:26] @Sawamura     So you're back, Cap! [10:28] @Sawamura     Good work on your assignment! [10:30] @Miyuki     Don't call it that! [10:31] @Okumura     Please knock. [10:33] @Sawamura     So how did it go? [10:35] @Sawamura     Did you win? [10:36] @Sawamura     Did you catch for Narumiya-san? [10:38] @Miyuki     One loss, one tie. [10:40] @Miyuki     After an accident,     I was the catcher for Narumiya. [10:42] @Sawamura     Huh? You did? [10:44] @Miyuki     Yeah, it just happened that way. [10:45] @Sawamura     You caught for Narumiya-san? [10:48] @Sawamura     You did... [10:49] @Miyuki     What about it? [10:51] @Sawamura     So what's his weakness?! [10:53] @Sawamura     Did you figure out how to beat him? [10:55] @Miyuki     He's got no blind spots. [10:56] @Miyuki     His changeup is even more     developed than before. [10:59] @Miyuki     I got a great look at why     Inashiro is as powerful as it is. [11:04] @Miyuki     But I also got a great look at his pitches. [11:08] @Miyuki     That's probably the biggest benefit. [11:11] @Sawamura     Can you hit them? [11:15] @Miyuki     Yeah. [11:17] @Miyuki     I'll hit them. [11:23] @Sawamura     Hearing that has put my mind at ease! [11:25] @Sawamura     It's been a busy day,     but I think I'll sleep well! [11:28] ---     Good night! [11:29] @Miyuki     Oh, hey! [11:30] @Miyuki     I heard you did well today. [11:33] @Miyuki     The whole team said so. [11:35] @Sawamura     Nope, it was a team win! [11:38] @Sawamura     And that includes Okumura over there, too! [11:43] @Miyuki     He says what he wants, asks what he wants,     and then leaves like a storm. [11:50] @Okumura     Teach me... [11:54] @Okumura     about the numbers, and about Sawamura-senpai. [12:04] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     It's my fault we lost the first game. [12:14] @Furuya     Starting tomorrow... [12:19] @Furuya     let's be partners, in practice and in games. [12:25] @Furuya     I'll be sure to throw where you can catch it. [12:32] @Yui     No, Furuya-san. [12:34] @Yui     You should throw where     you think it should go. [12:37] @Yui     It's my job to catch it! [12:42] Ono     I'll support you however I can as well. [12:46] Ono     Let's use what we learned in the next game. [12:49] @int_Yui     Ono-senpai... [12:52] @Yui     Yes, sir! Thank you! SIGN    Zzz... [12:59] @int_Yui     Oh, he's asleep. [13:01] int_Ono     Fast asleep. [13:03] ---     How to Avoid Succumbing     to the Summer Heat [13:04] _Student     Trying to keep up his energy? [13:06] _Student     But he's getting physical all the time. [13:08] Haruno     It gets really hot on the field, [13:10] Haruno     especially Jingu Stadium,     since it has artificial turf. [13:12] _Student     I see. [13:14] int_Haruno     He must be disappointed about not     pitching the whole game yesterday. [13:18] _Student     Mixing lemon and honey is supposed     to help. Maybe I'll make him some. [13:22] _Sign     The Ideal Boss     and 100 Employees     Communication     Revolution [13:23] ---     "Boss"? [13:25] @int_Kanemaru     Jeez, where did they get those books? [13:28] @int_Kanemaru     You two barely passed your midterms. [13:31] @int_Kanemaru     Don't come crying to me if you bomb. [13:33] @int_Kanemaru     I'm not your mother. [13:36] Tojo     Kominato-san, have you been     shifting your balance? [13:39] @Kominato     Yeah, you noticed? [13:40] @Kominato     I'm putting about 80 percent     of my weight on my right leg. [13:44] @Kominato     I can see the ball longer, [13:45] @Kominato     and I feel like it keeps my     chest lower, at least for me. [13:51] Tojo     Maybe I'll try that today. [13:53] Tojo     Do you swing down? [13:54] @Kominato     I actually try to swing slightly upward. [13:56] Tojo     Really? [13:57] int_Kariba     This is too high-level... [13:59] @Kuramochi     You handed them out?     Talked to them in English? [14:02] @Miyuki     We didn't need words. [14:03] @Miyuki     Hi Chew is a universal language. [14:06] int_Ono     Crap, I can't write like this. [14:09] int_Ono     I'll have to try with my left. [14:11] Maezono     Hand me your notebook, Ono. [14:13] Maezono     I'll take your notes for you. [14:16] Ono     Zono-san... [14:17] Aso     Acting all cool... [14:20] Aso     I'm doing it for him next time! [14:23] Seki     Then I'll go third. Right? [14:25] Maezono     If you were gonna help,     you should've said so sooner! [14:28] Aso     Shut up! Quit trying to emit     a hottie aura with your ugly mug! [14:30] Maezono     What was that?! [14:32] Seki     Okay, that's enough. [14:35] @Yuki     Are Furuya-san's pitches     really that hard to stop? [14:39] @Yui     When they bounce at that speed, yeah. [14:42] @Yui     But I'll be ready by the next game. [14:45] @Yuki     So how would a batter hit his pitches? [14:51] @Yuki     With three at-bats, I could get a hit. [14:53] @Yuki     Though I'd ignore his breaking balls. [14:56] @Yui     Wow, you really love to hit. [15:10] int_Student     What's he doing? Casting a spell? [15:12] int_Student     Why's he grasping at the air? [15:15] int_Student     Is he trying to seize the world? [15:24] @Seto     Wow, he's barely missed any. [15:27] @Kuramochi     I see being a Tokyo All-Star     really motivated you. [15:33] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll hit them. [15:35] @Miyuki     Kawashima, last one! [15:45] @Miyuki     Nice pitch. [15:47] @Miyuki     I liked the spin on that. [15:52] Tojo     Looking good. [15:55] @int_Kominato     Let's do this... [15:58] @int_Kominato     for real. [16:06] int_Takatsu     I'm not done yet. [16:13] int_Takatsu     I'll hang on until the very end. [16:19] int_Takatsu     I didn't make the eighteen-man     roster for the Invitational. [16:22] int_Takatsu     I was too proud of my batting, fielding,     and ability as base coach. [16:27] int_Takatsu     I'm going to make it back in! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [16:38] Narrator     That weekend, the team faced     Togo Academy from Kanagawa, [16:41] Narrator     and Nagakura and Todaka Nishi,     two powerhouse schools from Saitama. [16:45] Narrator     They finished the four games     with three wins and one loss. [16:49] Narrator     For two of the games, Ono was     designated as the third-base coach. [16:54] Narrator     In each game, Miyuki was the starting catcher [16:57] Narrator     before letting a first-year     take over in the middle innings. SIGN    Koshu Okumura     5 at-bats 4 hits 2 RBIs [17:00] Narrator     Okumura showed his batting     prowess with four hits. SIGN    Kaoru Yui     6 at-bats 2 hits 1 error [17:04] Narrator     Yui showed his adaptability, committing only     one error in nine innings of defense. SIGN    Mimura     5 at-bats 1 hit 1 walk SIGN    Takatsu     5 at-bats 2 hits 1 error SIGN    Oka     4 at-bats 0 hits 2 SACs SIGN    Aso     Tojo     Shirasu     Kawakami          Yui, Kawashima, Kaneda, Seto,     Seki, Mimura, Yuki,     Okumura, Takatsu SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [17:20] Narrator     June 15th. [17:23] Ota     The hitters performed well today! [17:26] Takashima     They're staying calm even     when other team is ahead. [17:29] Takashima     Kuramochi-kun's base     running is quite effective. [17:34] @Ochiai     Does that decide it? [17:36] @Ochiai     I know why you want     the third-years on the roster. [17:40] @Ochiai     You've coached them for a long time. [17:44] @Kataoka     I'll let the players know myself     before morning practice tomorrow. SIGN    Miyuki's Post Game School SIGN    Sawamura     9 innings pitched 119 pitches 7 hits allowed     1 walk 10 strikeouts 1 earned run SIGN    Furuya     9 innings pitched 128 pitches 6 hits allowed     4 walks 15 strikeouts 1 earned run SIGN    Kawakami     10 innings pitched 138 pitches 10 hits allowed     2 walks 5 strikeouts 3 earned runs SIGN    Kawashima     3 innings pitched 54 pitches 7 hits allowed     1 walk 1 strikeout 3 earned runs SIGN    Kaneda     4 innings pitched 52 pitches 3 hits allowed     1 walk 3 strikeouts 3 earned runs [18:15] Narrator     June 16th, before practice. [18:19] Narrator     Players on the roster include     outfielder Masashi Yuki, [18:24] Narrator     outfielder and catcher Kaoru Yui, [18:28] Narrator     and finally, catcher Koshu Okumura. [18:33] Narrator     Ono remains on the roster as     the third-base coach and catcher. [18:38] Narrator     Third-years Seki, Mimura, and Kawashima, [18:41] Narrator     as well as Takatsu and Seto     did not make the roster. SIGN    Learn today SIGN    Devote every moment [18:49] @Kataoka     Any third-years whose name     I did not call, stay here. [18:52] @Kataoka     The rest of you can begin practice. [18:54] _All     Yes, sir! [19:02] Seki     Right? [19:08] int_Aso     No, it's not! [19:22] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Let's use what we learned in the next game. [19:25] @int_Yui     He was able to encourage a junior     the same day he was injured. [19:32] @int_Yui     Ono-senpai really deserves     to be on the roster. [19:37] @int_Yui     Meanwhile, "I was happy my name was called"? [19:40] @int_Yui     "I was relieved I was still on the roster"? [19:43] @int_Yui     If I were a more reliable catcher... [19:51] @Seto     You're in. [19:53] Kukki     And you started from the     cafeteria leftover group. [19:55] Kukki     That's awesome! [19:56] @Seto     Three of us third-years got in. [19:59] @Seto     Go raise some hell, Koshu! [20:02] @int_Okumura     Taku... they should have     given you more chances. [20:06] @Seto     But I'm not telling you to cause trouble! [20:10] @Seto     Try to get along with everyone. [20:12] @Seto     Don't glare at anyone. [20:13] @Seto     If you need a shoulder to cry on,     just come to me! [20:16] Asada     Yeah, you're pretty scary     when you don't talk. [20:19] Kukki     Yeah, it makes me uncomfortable. [20:22] @Okumura     I get it. There is still a lot that I lack. [20:26] @Okumura     Catching their pitches makes     that painfully obvious. [20:32] @Kanemaru     Three first-years made the roster,     just like last year. [20:35] @Kanemaru     I wonder how things would be     if Ono-senpai hadn't been injured. [20:38] Tojo     Seki-san really livens up     the bench when he's there. [20:42] @Miyuki     With his ability to read the game     and warm up the bullpen, [20:46] @Miyuki     I feel better having Ono on the bench. [20:49] @Miyuki     I think he's the best choice     for third-base coach. [20:53] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     First-year Haruichi Kominato! [20:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Another first-year, Eijun Sawamura! [21:01] (Flashback) fb_Tetsu     When you're chosen over someone else,     you owe it to them to become stronger. [21:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Now you have no choice but     to work your butt off. [21:14] Narrator     Twenty players. [21:17] Narrator     Only twenty players were given a roster spot     and a chance to battle. [21:31] Narrator     For the third-years who     didn't make the roster, [21:34] Narrator     it was effectively the end of their careers. [21:40] Narrator     Their summer was over before     the tournament even started. [21:46] Narrator     The chosen twenty now renew their vow [21:56] Narrator     to fight! SIGN    The summer tournament     begins in 19 days SIGN    "20 Players" [22:16] @Sawamura     "20 Players." [23:48] Haruno     Here, Sawamura-kun! [23:50] Haruno     This will help keep up     your energy in the summer! [23:52] @Sawamura     I know... I read it in a book yesterday... [23:54] @Miyuki     Wait, couldn't you not eat natto? [23:58] Haruno     R-Really? Then I'll take it back. [24:01] @Sawamura     I'll eat it. [24:04] @Sawamura     It helps my stamina recover     and boosts my immune system! [24:06] @Sawamura     The B vitamins in it will     help make me stronger! [24:10] @Miyuki     Don't force yourself. [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Sawamura     "Summer Training Camp." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Summer Training Camp" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 43 - Summer Training Camp Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] Narrator     Only twenty players were given a     roster spot and a chance to battle. [00:17] Narrator     For the third-years who     didn't make the roster, [00:20] Narrator     it was effectively the end of their careers. [00:25] Narrator     Their summer was over before     the tournament even started. [00:30] Narrator     The chosen twenty now renew their vow [00:38] Narrator     to fight! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    June 17th [02:13] Takashima     Yes, during practice should be fine. [02:17] Takashima     Yes. [02:18] Takashima     Yes, thank you. [02:22] Ota     Was that a press request to cover our team? [02:25] Takashima     They said they'd be here a few days,     and they want to hear from the players. [02:29] Ota     It feels great to have     people interested in us. [02:32] Takashima     Yes, and the players will     get used to media attention. [02:36] Ota     We have our roster,     and training camp starts today. [02:39] Ota     The tournament draw is this Saturday, too. [02:41] Ota     There's a lot of tension in the air. [02:44] Takashima     Yes, indeed. [02:49] Akane     I can't get it right! [02:50] Haruno     It's okay. They'll eat practically anything. [02:54] Sachiko     Yeah, but that one's still too big! [03:00] Akane     It's like they're sparkling! [03:02] Akane     Your rice balls are so handsome! [03:07] @Ochiai     That was a moving speech you gave yesterday. [03:11] @Ochiai     I was on the verge of tears. [03:14] @Ochiai     The players are certainly pleased     when the coach thanks them like that. [03:19] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Please continue to make me proud. [03:23] @Ochiai     The third-years who didn't make the roster     are all here for practice. [03:29] @Ochiai     Seeing that is giving me goosebumps again. [03:33] @Ochiai     I'd like to make a speech like that someday. [03:36] @Kataoka     There is still much for them to do here, [03:40] @Kataoka     from supporting the team to     advising the junior players. [03:44] @Kataoka     They may not sit on the bench,     but they are still members of the team. [03:53] @int_Ochiai     Once again, he's given me chills. [04:03] Mimura     Nice try, Yuki! [04:05] Mimura     But this is my territory! [04:07] Mimura     If you want to get through here,     it had better be over my head! [04:11] Seki     Mine, too! [04:15] Kawashima     You can keep hitting to your heart's content! [04:17] Kawashima     Here comes another! [04:24] int_Mimura     That's the stuff. [04:26] int_Mimura     Go on, hit it! [04:28] int_Mimura     Hit it more! [04:33] int_Mimura     Show us why you deserve to be here! [04:36] _Player     Man, they sure can hit! [04:39] _Player     Okay! Nice batting, Okumura! [04:41] _Player     You're on a roll! [04:43] @Okumura     Thank you! This has been a helpful practice! [04:47] _Player     Done already? You can hit some more. [04:50] @int_Seto     Nice, Koshu. You're doing it. [04:53] @int_Seto     Let them know that you're grateful. SIGN    Fielding drills [05:05] @Yui     Home! [05:10] @Miyuki     Okay! Nice play, Sawamura! [05:12] @Kataoka     You can't always hear     each other during a game! [05:15] @Kataoka     Make sure you know what the     third-base runner is doing! [05:18] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [05:20] @int_Okumura     From basics to detailed plays, [05:23] @int_Okumura     and even situations we may     only see once in ten games, [05:26] @int_Okumura     we're tackling everything,     including base covers. [05:31] @Miyuki     It's the top of the ninth,     and we have a one-run lead! [05:33] @Miyuki     Two outs, with runners on first and third! [05:36] @int_Both     I don't want to be     the weak link in the chain! SIGN    Break time [05:46] Yamaguchi     Do these ones have plums? [05:48] @Kanemaru     Check out those huge ones! [05:49] Tojo     Are those bombs? [05:50] @Kanemaru     Right on! [05:51] _All     Thank you! SIGN    Growl [05:53] @Yuki     Need sustenance. [05:55] @Yui     Yeah. [05:56] @Okumura     Will this count towards dinner? [05:59] @Miyuki     Nope! [06:00] @Kanemaru     Great, they have ones with natto! [06:03] Tojo     I'll take one of those! [06:04] Higasa     Me, too! [06:04] Yamaguchi     Me, too! [06:05] Yamaguchi     Natto rocks! [06:10] Haruno     Here's one for you, Sawamura-kun. [06:13] Haruno     This will help keep up     your energy in the summer! [06:15] @Sawamura     I know... I read it in a book yesterday... [06:19] @Miyuki     Wait, couldn't you not eat natto? [06:22] @Kominato     It's the one food he doesn't like. [06:25] Tojo     He kept trying to eat it,     but failed every time. [06:29] Haruno     R-Really? Then I'll take it back. [06:35] @int_Sawamura     The theme is dominance! [06:37] @int_Sawamura     Cultivating a body that lets me pitch     for nine innings without getting tired! [06:42] @Sawamura     I'll eat it. [06:45] @Sawamura     It helps my stamina recover     and boosts my immune system! [06:48] @Sawamura     The B vitamins in it will     help make me stronger! [06:52] @Sawamura     It's also loaded with calcium     and promotes intestinal health! [06:56] @Sawamura     There's no reason not to eat it! [06:58] @Kuramochi     Enough trivia, just eat it! [07:00] Kishima     How long are you going to keep mixing it? [07:02] @Sawamura     All of a sudden, I'm surrounded! [07:04] @Kanemaru     We have base running after this. [07:05] @Miyuki     Don't force yourself. [07:07] Kawakami     Today's the day! You can do it! [07:09] @Sawamura     Okay, then! [07:13] Ono     All at once! [07:17] @Kuramochi     Keep your mouth closed, idiot! [07:19] Ono     Someone bring some water! [07:20] @Kanemaru     Keep it in! I'm warning you! [07:22] @Kanemaru     Swallow it! [07:24] @int_Okumura     So there are things he doesn't like. [07:30] @Kanemaru     I see you're eating well, Yuki! [07:33] @Kanemaru     Go on and have some more. [07:34] @Yuki     Can I? [07:35] @Kanemaru     Don't be shy. Here's a bomb one! SIGN    Base running [07:43] @Kanemaru     Hey! [07:44] @Sawamura     Yeah! [07:49] Yamaguchi     What's wrong? Go, first-years! [07:51] Yamaguchi     You're holding up the line! [07:52] @Yui     Yes, sir! [07:53] Shirasu     Go, go! [07:54] Seki     We're just getting started! [07:56] Mimura     Keep up the pace! [07:58] @int_Yui     There are fewer of us,     so we have to run more! [08:01] Seki     You're slowing down, Yuki! [08:03] Mimura     Keep those legs up, Okumura! [08:13] @int_Yui     Th-This base running drill is killer. [08:16] @int_Okumura     W-We have to do this every day? [08:19] Mimura     Okay, last set of ten! [08:23] Seki     Okay, let's go, first-years! SIGN    First day of training camp,     just before the tournament begins [08:26] @Sawamura     Oh, yeah! SIGN    June 19th     Third day of training camp SIGN    Growl [08:45] @int_Yui     My whole body is cracking. [08:47] _Student     Are they okay? [08:50] _Student     I don't see him moving. [08:53] _Student     Is Okumura dead? [08:54] _Student     Maybe he's off fighting     in an alternate dimension. [08:57] _Teacher     Fujiwara no Fuhito moved the capital     to Heijo-kyo in the year 710. [09:01] _Teacher     Some people remember that with     "what a splendid castle, Heijo-kyo," [09:03] _Teacher     but I prefer "natto-loving Heijo-kyo." [09:06] _Teacher     At this time, Fujiwara no     Fuhito's four sons, [09:10] _Teacher     Nanke, Hokke, Shikike and Kyoke     held power in the capital. [09:14] _Teacher     Four of them, so it's not quite     the three dango brothers. [09:16] _Teacher     That one's a little stale. [09:19] int_Teacher     Those two are actually     paying attention in class. [09:21] int_Teacher     I must say, I'm impressed. [09:24] @int_Sawamura     It wouldn't do... [09:26] @int_Sawamura     for a player on the roster     to fail a test and have to make it up. [09:30] @int_Sawamura     It wouldn't do... [09:35] _Teacher     I'll reward the baseball     players for their hard work. [09:39] _Teacher     Oh, what's this? This part     has a particular smell to it! [09:44] _Teacher     Especially this! Very interesting.     This, right here! [09:46] _Teacher     Yes, this will be on the test! [09:48] _Teacher     Write it down! [10:02] @Okumura     Why are you smiling like that? [10:05] @int_Sawamura     Even if I overdid it in the first half, [10:07] @int_Sawamura     getting tired from just a hundred pitches [10:09] @int_Sawamura     means I'm too tense. [10:12] @int_Sawamura     Go back to the source. [10:14] @int_Sawamura     Stay relaxed in any situation. [10:17] @Okumura     What are you doing? [10:19] @int_Sawamura     Start relaxed... [10:22] @int_Sawamura     and put everything into my fingertips! [10:31] @Okumura     Nice pitch! [10:33] @Okumura     Everything was perfect, except your face. [10:35] @Okumura     Are you trying catch the batter off guard? [10:38] Ota     That was... [10:39] @Miyuki     It doesn't look like he's throwing very hard, [10:43] @Miyuki     but he could break 140 km/h     in the tournament. [10:47] Ota     He's grown so much since the spring. [10:49] Ota     Now it makes sense     why he's been so reliable lately. [10:53] Ota     He might like to hear that from you. [10:57] @Miyuki     No, he threw that without neglecting his control. [11:01] @Miyuki     I don't want him to be     preoccupied with numbers. [11:09] @Yui     Nice pitch! [11:11] @Furuya     Next is a slider. [11:13] ---     Right! [11:14] Ota     And Furuya has gotten back into his     rhythm over the past four games. [11:18] @Miyuki     He's working on his     communication with Yui, too. SIGN    Seido High School Practice Fields [11:43] @Kataoka     Split up into infield and     outfield for fielding practice! [11:45] @Kataoka     Tojo, go to the outfield      after pitcher fielding drills! [11:48] Tojo     Yes, sir! [11:48] @Kataoka     Furuya, Sawamura, and Yui! [11:51] @Kataoka     You go the outfield once you're done, too! [11:53] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [11:54] @Yui     Yes, sir! [11:55] @Kataoka     Wheel plays, charges, and pick-offs! [11:57] @Kataoka     Make your plays quickly,     like it's a real game! [12:00] @Kataoka     This will be worthless if you     can't make decisive plays! [12:07] Mimura     Too slow! You took too long to throw! [12:10] Seki     High throws from the outfield let the     third-base coach wave a runner home. [12:15] Mimura     Even if you don't have a strong arm, [12:17] Mimura     throwing quickly after you catch     the ball makes it harder for them! [12:21] int_Ono     I see. So that's what an outfielder     base coach looks for. [12:24] Mimura     Get the ball to a cutoff man      quickly and accurately. [12:27] Mimura     Now try it! [12:29] Seki     Watch Aso closely! [12:30] Seki     He's got the fastest throw on the team! [12:39] Aso     You're embarrassing me, idiots! [12:45] @Sawamura     Like this? [12:46] Mimura     Find the best throwing motion for you     by the end of training camp! [12:53] Mimura     Don't just jump! [12:54] Mimura     Move forward as you throw. [12:57] Seki     You can do that while playing catch, right? [13:01] Mimura     Don't let anyone say that Seido's     left fielder is a weak link! [13:07] @Miyuki     Bow! [13:08] _All     Thank you! [13:15] Maezono     Guys on the gauge,     we're turning up the speed today! [13:18] Maezono     It's gonna be like Narumiya! [13:20] Yamaguchi     I'm on it! [13:21] @Kuramochi     I'll bat from the long tee. [13:28] @int_Yui     How do they have so much energy? [13:33] @Yuki     Can I hit, too? [13:36] Maezono     Oh, you're coming? Sure! [13:38] @Yuki     Thank you! [13:39] @Yui     Really? [13:41] @Yui     I'm going, too! [13:43] Maezono     Fine, but make sure you eat! SIGN    I heard this fried pork is really good! SIGN    Yes! SIGN    You remove the crust? SIGN    Yep. [14:22] Yamaguchi     The Kokonoe game really     stands out this weekend. [14:26] Higasa     Their third and fourth batters     are from Machi Senior, [14:30] Higasa     where a lot of former pros coach. [14:33] Higasa     Their defense will be solid, too. [14:35] Yamaguchi     So whoever is picked as the starting pitcher [14:38] Yamaguchi     is the most likely to get     the ace number, then? [14:41] Higasa     Yeah, I suppose. [14:43] Higasa     It depends how the game goes, too. [14:46] Yamaguchi     Sawamura's been starting in     a lot of important games... [14:50] Yamaguchi     Furuya's almost back to     full strength after his injury... [14:53] Higasa     I'm a third-year, so I favor Kawakami... [14:59] Yamaguchi     Huh? Was someone there? [15:03] @int_Sawamura     Hey, why am I hiding? [15:12] @Furuya     That was fast. You took your bath already? [15:15] @Sawamura     No, I'm going in now. [15:33] @Furuya     This year's training camp... [15:36] @Furuya     seems so short. [15:37] @Sawamura     I know what you mean. [15:39] @Sawamura     We have games this weekend,     so tomorrow's the last day. [15:42] @Furuya     We were dead every day last year. [15:46] @Sawamura     I remember I nearly drowned in this tub. [15:56] @Furuya     Are we gonna get the team together     in someone's room this year? [16:02] _Sign     Learn today [16:02] _Sign     Devote every moment [16:05] Maezono     Okay, let's get going! [16:07] Maezono     We're done for today! [16:08] @Yuki     So the players in the dorms stay up     this late practicing hitting. [16:12] @Yuki     I wish I could, too. [16:16] Maezono     You seem to have some energy left. [16:18] Maezono     Come find me after you eat and bathe. [16:23] _Sign     Players must eat three bowls of rice! [16:23] Asada     Thank you for the food. [16:25] @Okumura     Thank you for the food. [16:34] @Miyuki     Did you just finish eating? [16:36] @Miyuki     Perfect timing. [16:47] Kawakami     Damn! [16:51] @Miyuki     What's wrong? Come in. [16:53] Asada     Come on in. [16:55] Asada     The senior players got together     to play games yesterday, too. [16:58] @Okumura     Pardon us. [17:00] @Miyuki     Okumura, do you play video games? [17:02] @Okumura     A little. [17:03] @Kuramochi     Okay, we'll do last man standing     in Smash Brothers! [17:06] @Kuramochi     Asada, Seto, grab a controller! [17:07] Asada     All right! [17:08] @Seto     You mean it? [17:09] @Miyuki     We're at training camp, after all. [17:11] @Miyuki     It'll do you good to hang out     with the third-years. [17:16] @Kuramochi     We want to get to know the first-years     who made the roster, too. [17:21] Shirasu     What kind of music do you listen to? [17:23] Kawakami     What bands do you like? [17:24] @Sawamura     See? They're here! [17:26] @Miyuki     The loudmouth is back. [17:29] @Sawamura     So you're here, Cap! [17:32] @Sawamura     I see you've captured the wolf-boy! [17:34] @Okumura     What do you mean, "captured"? [17:37] @Okumura     Grr... [17:39] @Sawamura     Let's see how well you play video games! [17:40] Aso     It's cramped and you're too loud! [17:42] Aso     Sawamura, go outside. [17:43] @Sawamura     But this is my room, Aso-senpai! [17:46] @Kuramochi     Let me warn you, this guy's a beast. [17:48] @Kuramochi     It doesn't matter if you're     a junior or senior player. [17:51] @Kominato     In games, it's kill or be killed. [17:54] @Okumura     Taku here is a genius gamer, too. [17:58] @Kominato     I'd love to see a genius play. [18:01] @Seto     Don't go too hard on me. [18:04] @Sawamura     Don't let his cute face fool you, Seto! [18:06] @Sawamura     When he's playing video games,     he's Dark Haruichi! [18:11] @Kuramochi     If you beat him, you really are a genius! [18:12] @Seto     I'm a little intimidated. [18:14] @Kominato     But you're gonna play, right? [18:15] @bg_Okumura     Taku is a genius. [18:16] @Miyuki     Are you gonna play? [18:17] @bg_Seto     Don't provoke him, Koshu! [18:20] @bg_Kuramochi     It's the battle of the second     basemen! Let's see it! [18:22] @bg_Sawamura     Okay, then I'll jump in! [18:23] @bg_Kuramochi     You're not a second baseman! [18:24] @bg_Kominato     Eijun-kun, you're in the way. [18:26] @bg_Okumura     Yes, you are. [18:26] Maezono     Hey, they've started. [18:28] Maezono     I brought these two. [18:30] Maezono     This place is packed! [18:33] Maezono     We're coming in, Sawamura! [18:34] @Sawamura     Zono-san! [18:36] Maezono     You guys play video games? [18:37] @Yui     Not really... [18:38] @Yuki     Never. [18:40] @Yuki     Miyuki-senpai. [18:43] @Yuki     My brother told me you're the     best shogi player on the team. [18:49] @Yuki     Would you join me for a game? [18:51] @Miyuki     Um, I'm not that good. Really. [18:54] @int_Miyuki     Tetsu-san, what did you tell your brother? [18:58] @Yuki     Please! [18:59] @Miyuki     Okay, fine! [19:00] @Kuramochi     Furuya, we're out of drinks. [19:02] @Sawamura     Go buy some! I'll have 100% orange juice! [19:05] @Furuya     Okay. [19:06] @Yui     You're going, Furuya-san? [19:08] @Furuya     Yeah. [19:09] @Yui     Then, I'll go instead. [19:11] @Furuya     Why? [19:11] @Yui     Wait, "why?" [19:15] @Sawamura     Young Yui, Furuya's not that kind of guy. [19:18] @Sawamura     He actually loves to run errands. [19:21] @Sawamura     Now don't spoil his fun! [19:23] @Yui     How can that be?! [19:28] @Furuya     What do you want to drink? [19:29] @Yui     I'll go with you, Furuya-san. [19:31] @Kuramochi     Hurry up, Furuya! [19:34] @Sawamura     Please don't make so much noise,     Sawamura-senpai. SIGN    June 20th     Fourth day of training camp [19:41] _Teacher     This "at" modifies the     noun that comes after it... [19:45] _Teacher     When an alkaline substance     reacts to carbon dioxide... [19:50] _Teacher     Do you know what popular sovereignty is? [19:52] _Teacher     You've probably heard the     famous quote that a government [19:55] _Teacher     is of the people, by the people,      and for the people. [19:59] bg_Teacher     Yes, those words were     spoken by Abraham Lincoln [20:01] @int_Kanemaru     My body is so tired. [20:02] bg_Teacher     in the conclusion of the Gettysburg Address. [20:04] bg_Teacher     It says that a democracy     reaches broad consensus [20:07] @int_Sawamura     This is a snow-covered mountain. [20:08] bg_Teacher     among its citizens in order to act. [20:09] @int_Sawamura     It's a snow-covered mountain,     and if I fall asleep, I'll die! [20:12] bg_Teacher     When the citizens participate directly     in the government's decision-making, [20:13] @int_Sawamura     If I fall asleep, I'll die! [20:15] bg_Teacher     the country is a direct democracy, [20:15] @int_Sawamura     I won't become the ace! [20:19] bg_Teacher     and when their representatives     do it for them, [20:21] bg_Teacher     the country is an indirect democracy. [20:24] bg_Teacher     For indirect democracies, [20:27] bg_Teacher     the people vote to select their     representatives in an election. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [20:56] @Kataoka     The starting pitchers for Saturday's     double header will be Furuya and Kawakami. [20:59] @Kataoka     For Sunday's game against     Kikuta, it will be Kaneda. [21:02] @Kataoka     For Kokonoe, it will be Sawamura. [21:09] @int_Miyuki     The coach chose Sawamura to     start the game against Kokonoe. [21:14] @Miyuki     Understood. [21:15] @Ochiai     We have our seed, so I'll go to the draw. [21:20] @Kataoka     Thank you. [21:21] @Kataoka     I'm well aware that the players     are tired from the training camp. [21:25] @Kataoka     I want to see if they can make sound     judgments and plays while they are tired. [21:31] @Kataoka     The summer tournament is merciless. [21:33] @Kataoka     Whining and making excuses     will not make any difference. [21:37] @Both     Our vow is, rain or shine [21:42] @Both     We'll set sail in a story [21:46] @Both     There's no turning back! [21:48] int_Asada     They're both so full of energy. [21:51] @Both     Our dream is looking out for us! [21:57] @Kuramochi     From rock bottom,     there's nowhere to go but up! [22:02] @Sawamura     From rock bottom,     there's nowhere to go but up! [22:06] int_Asada     They're on their second song. [22:07] @Both     From rock bottom,     there's nowhere to go but up! SIGN    "Summer Training Camp" [22:11] @Both     From rock bottom,     there's nowhere to go but up! [22:17] @Kataoka     "Summer Training Camp." [23:49] @Kataoka     Miyuki, what do you think of     our game at Koshien Stadium? [23:51] @Miyuki     We only got one hit against Komadai Fujimaki. [23:54] @Miyuki     They completely overpowered us. [23:56] @Miyuki     My only memories are of frustration. [23:59] @Kataoka     It's good that you feel that way. [24:01] @Kataoka     I'm able to fight because you are with me! [24:05] @Kataoka     The quarterfinals aren't enough! [24:08] @Kataoka     This team can climb higher! [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     "Setting Sail." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Setting Sail" [24:15] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 44 - Setting Sail Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:07] @Sawamura     Like this? [00:08] Mimura     Find the best throwing motion for you     by the end of training camp! [00:15] Mimura     Don't let anyone say that Seido's     left fielder is a weak link! [00:19] _Miyuki     Bow! [00:20] _All     Thank you! [00:27] Higasa     Their third and fourth batters     are from Machi Senior, [00:30] Higasa     where a lot of former pros coach. [00:33] Higasa     Their defense will be solid, too. [00:36] Yamaguchi     So whoever is picked as the starting pitcher [00:38] Yamaguchi     is the most likely to get     the ace number, then? [00:41] Higasa     Yeah, I suppose. [00:44] Higasa     It depends on how the game goes, too. [00:46] Yamaguchi     Sawamura's been starting in     a lot of important games... [00:50] Yamaguchi     Furuya's almost back to     full strength after his injury... [00:54] Higasa     I'm a third-year, so I favor Kawakami... [00:59] Yamaguchi     Huh? Was someone there? [01:03] @int_Sawamura     Hey, why am I hiding? SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [01:11] @Kataoka     The starting pitchers for Saturday's     double header will be Furuya and Kawakami. [01:14] @Kataoka     For Sunday's game against     Kikuta, it will be Kaneda. [01:17] @Kataoka     For Kokonoe, it will be Sawamura. [01:24] @int_Miyuki     The coach chose Sawamura to     start the game against Kokonoe. [01:29] @Miyuki     Understood. [01:30] @Ochiai     We have our seed, so I'll go to the draw. [01:35] @Kataoka     Thank you. [01:36] @Kataoka     I'm well aware that the players     are tired from the training camp. [01:40] @Kataoka     I want to see if they can make sound     judgments and plays while they are tired. [01:46] @Kataoka     The summer tournament is merciless. [01:48] @Kataoka     Whining and making excuses     will not make any difference. SIGN    Final day of training camp     Situational batting drills [03:23] Ono     One out with runners on first and second! [03:26] Ono     The count is 2–1! [03:34] @Sawamura     Yeah, cheetah's fake-bunt hit-and-run! [03:37] Takashima     Kuramochi-kun is swinging better,     now that he's settled on batting left-handed. [03:42] Takashima     His average has gone up,     and he looks more confident. [03:47] Ono     Runners on first and third! [03:48] Ono     The count is 3–2! [03:55] Ono     Ball four! [03:57] @int_Miyuki     Not swinging at a breaking ball     outside the strike zone [04:01] @int_Miyuki     is the best way to put     pressure on the pitcher. [04:06] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'll be straight with you. [04:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It will be hard for our batters     to hit Narumiya's changeup. [04:19] (Flashback) @fb_Shirasu     Narumiya's gotten that good? [04:22] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Yeah, much better than last year. [04:25] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The best pitches to swing at     are his fastball and slider. [04:28] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We need to pressure him with     focused, strong swings, [04:33] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     and hit the few balls he might     throw high during the game. [04:38] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We won't beat Inashiro     without a bold offense. [04:47] Maezono     Yeah! [04:49] @Sawamura     Yeah! Nice, Zono-san! [04:51] @Sawamura     Tenacious batting! [04:54] Ono     Runners on first and second! [04:55] Ono     The count is 3–1! [05:00] @int_Miyuki     If he misses, it's a walk. [05:03] @int_Miyuki     He'll want to get a strike. [05:10] @int_Miyuki     It's a sure hit! [05:14] @Sawamura     There's the cap bullet! [05:16] @Sawamura     That's a handsome double! [05:19] @Kuramochi     I was ready to heckle you if you missed out! [05:22] Maezono     I want my hits to look that good! [05:26] @Kuramochi     Nice batting, jerk! [05:27] Maezono     That's why you're the captain! [05:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Shirasu, Haruichi, [05:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     we're key to the lineup,     because we bat before Miyuki. [05:40] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     We need to shake up the other team,     rough them up, and score. [05:44] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     If we can score, [05:47] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     it takes some of the pressure off him      when he's at the plate. [05:53] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You stayed late again today. [05:57] fb_Maezono     I still feel bad about the spring. [06:00] fb_Maezono     If I don't get my swings in, I can't sleep. [06:03] fb_Maezono     Plus, if I can't hold my own     as the batter after the cleanup, [06:06] fb_Maezono     the pitcher can walk him and come after me. [06:09] fb_Maezono     He needs to be afraid of the     batter after the cleanup. [06:17] @int_Kominato     The captain and vice captains have     an implicit trust between them. [06:27] @Sawamura     Not bad! [06:28] @Sawamura     You made the third baseman     field the ball! Nice bunt! [06:30] @Kanemaru     Got that right! [06:31] @Kanemaru     Now follow it up! [06:32] @Sawamura     Will do! [06:34] @int_Kanemaru     I want to show off my batting, [06:37] @int_Kanemaru     but I've practiced bunts that     can be used in any situation. [06:43] @Sawamura     Yeah! [06:45] Kukki     Yeah! [06:46] _Player     In front of the right fielder! [06:47] Kawakami     Sawamura's really got his fake bunt down. [06:49] @Yui     He's batting very well, too. [06:53] int_Tojo     Seriously... [06:54] int_Tojo     Everyone out here is spurring me on! [06:59] @Sawamura     Yeah, Tojo! Nice batting― [07:06] Nakata     We won't let you through every time. [07:08] Kishima     Nice try, though, Tojo! [07:11] @Sawamura     Well played! [07:14] @int_Okumura     This is the last day of the training camp. [07:16] @int_Okumura     How are they able to move like that? [07:24] Ono     The count is two balls!     Runners on first and second! [07:29] @Ochiai     You've been focusing on     situational drills since the spring. [07:34] @Ochiai     Masamune Hongo held us to just     one hit in the Invitational. [07:40] @Ochiai     We were eliminated from the spring tournament     when we couldn't take down Kosei Amahisa. [07:46] @Ochiai     Figuring out how to overcome top-tier     pitchers is a challenge we must address. [07:53] @Ochiai     But I get the feeling that the     players are united in their goal. [08:08] Maezono     Yeah! [08:09] @Kuramochi     Tojo, nice running! [08:10] @Kuramochi     Furuya, nice batting! [08:13] Ota     Good! Very good! [08:15] Takashima     It takes me back... [08:17] Takashima     to when we formed the new team. SIGN    Seisho SIGN    Seido [08:23] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Is this the game you wanted to play? [08:30] @fbint_Kuramochi     Shoot! [08:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You feel restless over     a measly four-run deficit, [08:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and you make easy mistakes. [08:39] @fbint_Miyuki     Furuya's useless today. [08:42] @fbint_Miyuki     I've gotta make up for it. [08:44] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You mistake aggressiveness for rashness, [08:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and swing at a difficult pitch     right off the bat. [08:54] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Did you already forget the summer, Miyuki? [09:00] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Why do you train so hard every day? [09:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     For this exact day! [09:04] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You don't truly understand     the value of one run, [09:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and that's why you play like this. [09:10] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     It's still the group stage? [09:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Did you think you wouldn't lose     because we had an easy draw? [09:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Don't get arrogant! [09:18] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     If you can't play every game as one team, [09:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     how do you think you'll get to nationals? [09:24] Ota     I remember. [09:28] Takashima     We won the Tokyo Fall Tournament, [09:30] Takashima     and were quarterfinalists in the Invitational. [09:32] Takashima     This team has certainly come a long way. [09:36] @int_Ochiai     She's right. [09:38] @int_Ochiai     If we hadn't won the fall tournament,     I would be coach by now. [09:44] @Kataoka     This isn't enough. [09:57] @Kataoka     What's wrong? Quit dropping the ball! [10:00] @Kataoka     Is that how you'll play in a game? [10:05] @Kuramochi     Damn! [10:07] Ota     He's doing it again this year. [10:09] Takashima     Yes. It reminds me of the     practices in the winter. SIGN    5:00 PM     Coach's fielding practice [10:14] @Kataoka     Move your legs! [10:17] Maezono     Yeah! [10:18] @Kuramochi     Yeah! [10:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     A team's defense depends on the range     the nine fielders are able to cover. [10:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The team can make shifts and formations, [10:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     but the time to reach the ball [10:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     and the speed and accuracy of your throws [10:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     can extend a player's area by half a step,     which closes holes in the defense. [10:43] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     In other words, when one player     gets better, the team gets better. [10:49] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Are you willing to follow me? [11:05] Kukki     Wow. [11:09] @Kataoka     What's wrong? Lost your voice? [11:12] @Kataoka     Even out the dirt here. [11:15] @Seto     Yes, sir! [11:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     First-years, take a break. [11:33] Maezono     Give us another! [11:35] @Kuramochi     Come on! [11:37] @int_Kominato     Keep going. This isn't like last year. [11:40] @Kominato     Another one! [11:43] Kukki     How long are they gonna go? [11:46] Ota     Natsukawa, we're going to need the lights. [11:50] Kukki     The coach just keeps hitting balls. [11:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Miyuki, what do you think of     our games at Koshien Stadium? [12:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Every team we played was strong. [12:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I remember the cheering from the stands. [12:12] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It was a great experience playing     in front of so many people. [12:18] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     But... [12:20] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We only got one hit against     Komadai Fujimaki. [12:24] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     They completely overpowered us. [12:26] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     My only memories are of frustration. [12:36] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I see. It's good that you feel that way. [12:42] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Seven years ago, the first time I     coached a team at Koshien Stadium, [12:47] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     almost all of the players had been coached     by my predecessor, Sakaki-sensei. [12:54] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I've never been satisfied there. [13:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Sensations... [13:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Doubts... [13:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Limits... [13:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Challenges... [13:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     It's because you follow me... [13:33] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     that I can fight! [13:38] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The quarterfinals aren't enough! [13:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     This team can climb higher! [13:45] @Kataoka     Okay, last ball! [13:47] @Kataoka     Keep your focus up to the end! [13:49] _All     Yes, sir! [13:50] Kawakami     Finish it! [13:51] Sachiko     Go! Go! [13:53] ---     Shudderrr... [13:54] @Kataoka     Here it comes! [13:55] _All     Yeah! [13:57] @Kataoka     Kanemaru! [13:58] @Kanemaru     Yeah! [14:00] @Sawamura     They aren't backing down. [14:01] @Furuya     Yeah. [14:02] @Sawamura     We're every bit as strong     as last year's team. [14:11] @Sawamura     The draw is tomorrow. [14:13] @Sawamura     There are only a few practice games left. [14:15] @Furuya     Yeah. [14:16] @Sawamura     And I... [14:18] @Furuya     And I... [14:21] _Both     ...don't plan on losing. [14:30] @Sawamura     We said the same thing! [14:31] @Furuya     Yeah, we did. [14:32] @Sawamura     At the same time, too! [14:38] @Sawamura     I'm not gonna lose! [14:39] @Furuya     I'll take it back. [14:40] @Sawamura     I'm taking it! [14:41] @Furuya     No, I'm taking it! [14:42] @Sawamura     No, me! [14:43] @Furuya     I won't lose! [14:44] @Sawamura     It's mine! SIGN    June 21st SIGN    High School Baseball Championship Draw Venue SIGN    Aoshima Academy Pratt-Sprawls Auditorium SIGN    West Tokyo SIGN    Inashiro Industrial SIGN    Ichidai     Third SIGN    Draw Box SIGN    Same day     Seido Practice Field A SIGN    Double header,     Game 2 SIGN    Seido – Kashiki      (West Tokyo) (Chiba) [15:28] @Ochiai     Seido High School, block C, number 65. [15:33] _Coach     Koukaidai Sugata, block B, number 64. [15:36] _Coach     Ichidai Tsurugashima, block B, number 33. [15:40] _Coach     Sensen Academy, block D, number 97. [15:44] _Coach     Sosei High School, block C, number 96. [15:47] Owada     Things are progressing smoothly. [15:50] Owada     Now we just need to see where the     unseeded powerhouse schools end up, [15:55] Owada     but we'll be most interested in... [15:58] Owada     The Invitational semifinalist,     Yakushi High School. [16:02] Mine     The tournament will be very different     depending on which block they're in. [16:08] Mine     Even the seeded teams     will be watching closely. [16:12] _Player     Most of the schools don't     have their main players here, [16:14] _Player     but Yakushi's ace is here. [16:16] _Player     They must be serious if he's here     instead of at a practice game. [16:26] Sanada     Yakushi High School, block D, number 117. [16:32] _Player     They're in block D with Ichidai Third High. [16:34] _Player     Their fated opponent from last year. SIGN    Ichidai Third High Scorekeeper     Kai Mizunuma [16:36] _Player     I'm glad they're not in our block. [16:39] _Player     Thank goodness. Let the strongest     schools beat themselves up. [16:43] @int_Ochiai     We managed to avoid them for now. [16:45] @int_Ochiai     If we faced a chaotic team     like that in the second round, [16:49] @int_Ochiai     absolutely anything could happen. SIGN    Ichidai     Third [16:54] int_Sanada     It looks like we'll have to take down     three strong teams to get to Koshien Stadium. SIGN    Seido SIGN    West Tokyo SIGN    Inashiro Industrial [17:00] int_Sanada     Business as usual, I guess. [17:05] int_Sanada     That suits us fine. [17:08] int_Sanada     This way, we won't get our hopes up     and can prepare for the worst. SIGN    Seido SIGN    Kashiwagi [17:24] @Miyuki     We won thanks to your patient     pitching in the early innings. [17:28] @Miyuki     The batters followed through     in the late innings. [17:31] @Miyuki     You did very well under these conditions. [17:34] @Miyuki     Nice pitching. [17:35] @Sawamura     You had some good looking sliders. SIGN    Tojo, 8th Inning Relief Pitcher [17:38] Tojo     In the eighth inning, at least. SIGN    Off the record [17:46] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     This won't do. [17:47] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I agree. [17:49] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You fastballs are creeping up,     so you've only got your 12-6. [17:52] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     What will you do? [17:57] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     The fielders must be tired, [18:01] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     but I'll pitch at 70 percent     and let them field the ball. [18:04] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     But I want to stay on the mound. [18:08] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     If the situation demands it, I'll go all out. [18:14] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I see. [18:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you get into trouble while     you're focusing on ball control, [18:18] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     you'll go into high gear. [18:20] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's a rather mature pitching strategy for you. [18:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It'll be great if you can pull it off. [18:31] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     If I can't, I lose. [18:34] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Focus on the height more than the trajectory. [18:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We need to be careful of that in this game. [18:41] (Flashback) @fbint_Miyuki     Don't worry. [18:43] @fbint_Miyuki     Even if they score some runs, [18:45] @fbint_Miyuki     we'll get those back and more. [18:50] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Okay, it's the first inning! [18:52] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Here comes the lead-off batter! [18:53] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Will you take him down,     or will he take you down?! [19:02] @Yui     The senior players were incredible. [19:09] @Yui     They were worked to the bone the other day. [19:12] @Yui     Their bodies must be exhausted, but still, [19:15] @Yui     they never wavered in their     determination to win the game. SIGN    Kuramochi     2 hits 1 RBI     2 Bases stolen SIGN    Shirasu     3 hits 1 RBI SIGN    Maezono     2 hits 1 RBI SIGN    Miyuki     2 hits 1 home run     3 RBIs [19:27] @Yui     That's the core of this team. SIGN    4 Innings Played     (2 Games) SIGN    Okumura      2 at-bats 0 hits 1 error SIGN    Pinch hitter SIGN    Yui     1 at-bat 1 strikeout [19:43] @Yui     I've been put in the outfield     and brought in as a pinch hitter. [19:48] @Yui     I hate to admit it, but the team     doesn't need me as a catcher. [19:57] @Yui     All I think about every day     is what I can do now. [20:23] Kawakami     Yakushi and Sensen are in Block D. [20:26] Seki     Seiko is with Inashiro in Block A. [20:29] Kawakami     The strong schools are     pretty evenly distributed. [20:32] @Kuramochi     We'd probably play Ichidai     or Yakushi in the semifinals. [20:35] @Kuramochi     Then the final would be against Inashiro. [20:37] @Kuramochi     I expected that because we're seeded, [20:40] @Kuramochi     but seeing it on the tournament     bracket gets me fired up. [20:44] Maezono     We'll last longer than any other team,     because this summer, we want to win more! [20:49] _Sign     Hachiyaoji [20:51] _Sign     Sosei [20:55] ---     Players must eat 3 bowls of rice! [20:56] @Miyuki     We need to keep our guard up     against Sosei, because they're seeded, [21:00] @Miyuki     but Hachiyaoji has really     upped their game, too. [21:03] Maezono     Oh, I see. [21:05] Maezono     They had some players on     the All-Stars with you. [21:07] @Sawamura     Cap! [21:09] @Sawamura     This team here... [21:11] @Sawamura     Who is Yura Sogo? They're in our division. [21:16] @Sawamura     I feel like I heard the name before. [21:22] Ota     Oh, would you look at that! [21:25] Ota     What a twist of fate. [21:31] ---     Yura Sogo [21:34] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Anyway. [21:36] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I didn't come here to     talk about the good old days. [21:40] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I came here to give you a heads-up. [21:44] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Yura Sogo Engineering High School. [21:47] (Flashback) fb_Coach     I'll be in West Tokyo with you. [21:52] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Don't run away, Tesshin. [22:01] Ota     To think we might play against     Coach Kataoka's mentor, [22:05] Ota     Coach Sakaki, in the first round... SIGN    "Setting Sail" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Setting Sail." [23:49] @Okumura     My guilt and weakness don't matter. [23:51] @Okumura     I'll do what I can do now.     That's my answer. [23:55] @Miyuki     The pitcher and catcher are as one. [23:58] @Miyuki     As long as I'm crouched in front of you,     I'll help you pitch your best. [24:02] @Miyuki     If you want to go further... [24:05] @Sawamura     This is the conclusion     of our summer training camp! [24:06] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [24:08] @Sawamura     so please back me up! [24:11] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time [24:14] @Sawamura     "Go Exceed." [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 45 - Go EXCEED Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    June 23rd Monday [00:09] Haruno     Good morning. [00:10] _Student     Morning. [00:11] Nishino     Look, I made these! SIGN    Testing week [00:21] int_Student     I thought he might be studying... [00:24] int_Student     but he's poring over that weird notebook. [00:24] ---     Game     Kokonoe     Seido [00:26] int_Student     Is it some top secret document? SIGN    The Previous Day SIGN    Seido – Kokonoe      (West Tokyo) (Kanagawa) [00:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It's not looking bad. SIGN    Off the record [00:38] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yeah, I got to rest on the bench     all day yesterday. [00:42] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm moving better than I thought I would. [00:44] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     This team will be ready to     swing from the first pitch. [00:47] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir. [00:48] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Nabe-san told me about that     and their batters' tendencies. [00:51] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I want to pitch to both sides,     and high and low, to throw them off. [00:55] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll keep the numbers in the strike zone     so we don't waste any pitches. [01:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Trying to pitch all nine innings [01:03] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     depends on me keeping     my pitch count low in the first half. [01:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Are you getting greedy? [01:11] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Am I? [01:12] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Don't think about pitching     the whole game today. [01:15] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You're not fully recovered     from the training camp. [01:18] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Forget your larger goal.     Focus on the batter you're facing. [01:22] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Right? [01:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Quite correct. [01:27] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Show me that mature pitching     you did while I was away. [01:27] _Sign     Seido High School Practice Field [01:32] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     You're still on about that? [01:35] @fbint_Sawamura     I'm getting greedy? [01:37] @fbint_Sawamura     Do I look too eager? [01:41] @fbint_Miyuki     Sawamura knows what it means for him     to be getting the start in this game. [01:46] @fbint_Miyuki     Of course he'd be excited. [01:49] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'm here to become the ace! [01:52] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I want it more than anyone else here! [01:57] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll become the ace! [01:59] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll be the ace of all aces! [02:01] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     The ace king! [02:07] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     This is the conclusion of     our summer training camp! [02:09] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [02:12] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     so please back me up! [02:16] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Yeah, I like the sound of that! [02:17] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Yeah! Just do what you do! [02:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Have you finally relaxed? [02:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     You're gonna pitch however     makes you feel good! [02:24] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Okay, let's go! [02:25] (Flashback) fb_Shirasu     You've got this, Sawamura! [02:27] @fbint_Sawamura     I looked tense to everyone? [02:32] fbint_Player     His pitches are fast, but they're not unhittable. [02:36] fbint_Player     I'll let the ball come to me, and then... [02:41] @fbint_Miyuki     The pitcher and catcher are as one. [02:44] @fbint_Miyuki     As long as I'm crouched in front of you, [02:47] @fbint_Miyuki     I'll help you pitch your best. [02:53] @fbint_Miyuki     If you want to go further... [03:00] (Flashback) fb_Umpire     Strike! [03:02] (Flashback) fb_All     Yeah! [03:03] (Flashback) fb_All     Okay! [03:04] (Flashback) fb_Player     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [03:06] (Flashback) fb_Player     You're looking good again today, you jerk! [03:09] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Nice pitch. [03:10] (Flashback) fb_Player     Where are you gonna throw the next strike? [03:13] @fbint_Miyuki     Smack dab into my glove.     The umpire has no room to complain. [03:51] @Miyuki     Okumura! [03:53] @Miyuki     Practice is going to be     lighter starting today. [03:56] @Miyuki     Make sure you rest so your body can recover. [03:59] @Miyuki     We have tests, too, so make sure you study. [04:02] @Miyuki     I'm not worried about you, [04:05] @Miyuki     but if you get bad marks,     you're off the roster. [04:07] @Kuramochi     The coach is really strict about it, too. [04:11] @Kuramochi     Was it only Furuya who had to     do make-up tests last year? [04:13] @Miyuki     Yeah, but Sawamura only     barely passed his tests. [04:17] Ono     You had trouble moving during     the practice games, right? [04:20] Ono     Don't worry about it. [04:24] Ono     It was the same with Kominato last year. [04:26] Ono     And when Miyuki was a first-year,     he had to leave fielding practice. [04:31] Ono     So don't worry. [04:32] Ono     If they had any doubts about your ability,     you wouldn't be on the roster. [04:39] Ono     And there's a lot for     the bullpen catcher to do. [04:42] Ono     When a pitcher is getting ready,     you have to hype them up, [04:45] Ono     make sure they're relaxed, [04:47] Ono     and see whether they're throwing     too many pitches during the game. [04:51] Ono     You can fight from both     the bench and the bullpen. [04:57] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     All I think about every day     is what I can do now. [05:06] Ono     I haven't spent years sitting     on the bench for nothing. [05:12] Ono     I have a lot to tell you and Yui. [05:16] Ono     Stop by my room anytime. [05:18] Ono     And I'll show up in your room, too. [05:24] @Okumura     Thank you. [05:26] @Okumura     That was very encouraging. [05:33] @int_Okumura     My guilt and weakness don't matter. [05:37] @int_Okumura     I'll do what I can do now. [05:41] @int_Okumura     That's my answer. [05:46] Takashima     He only gave up seven hits     and two runs in eight innings. [05:48] Ota     Against Kokonoe, at that. [05:50] Ota     He pitched with confidence,     even in tough situations. [05:54] @Ochiai     Sawamura was indeed impressive yesterday. [05:58] @Ochiai     He's been the main pitcher against     powerhouse schools lately, [06:02] @Ochiai     and produced results in every game. [06:06] @Ochiai     You could say he's handling     the ace's role impeccably. [06:13] @Ochiai     However... [06:14] @Ochiai     Furuya's condition has improved significantly. [06:19] @Ochiai     He's worn the ace number [06:22] @Ochiai     and continued to improve even     under the pressures it brings. [06:26] @Ochiai     The results were evident     in his pitching at the Invitational. [06:30] @Ochiai     Stripping the ace number     from a pitcher like that [06:35] @Ochiai     would send signals both     within the team and outwardly. [06:39] @Ochiai     It may even rob him of his potential. [06:45] @Ochiai     Kataoka-san, I won't presume to know     what you're thinking, [06:49] @Ochiai     but Sawamura is a resilient guy     who develops in the face of adversity. [06:54] @Ochiai     I think it best to entrust     the ace number to Furuya. SIGN    The summer tournament begins     in twelve days SIGN    July 1st [07:11] @Kuramochi     He was talking about how     he did well in the tests this time. [07:14] @Miyuki     It's Furuya we need to worry about. [07:18] @Kuramochi     Got that right! [07:19] Maezono     What did you call me?!     You'd better take that back! [07:21] Aso     Why don't you make me! [07:23] Maezono     Oh, is that so? [07:24] Seki     Okay, that's enough. [07:26] @Sawamura     I won! [07:27] @Sawamura     I beat Furuya in Japanese History! [07:29] @Kanemaru     It's nothing to brag about. [07:31] @Kanemaru     Just look at your score. [07:33] @Kanemaru     The teacher told us what     was going to be on this! [07:35] @Sawamura     Huh? When? Where? [07:37] @Kominato     You worked hard to pull     your grades up this year. [07:44] @Furuya     Yeah, I didn't want to lose. [07:50] _Student     Hey, it's the band. [07:51] _Student     They were waiting for them. [07:52] _Student     Oh, right. The summer     tournament is coming up. [07:54] _Student     It's no fair they only do this     for the baseball team! [07:56] _Student     Yeah! [07:56] _Student     They were really close last year.     They almost won. [08:02] Akane     Oh, they're so cute! [08:04] Yui     Can you help me finish the rest? [08:06] Akane     Sure! [08:07] Anna     You sewed them all yourselves? [08:09] Sachiko     That's right. [08:11] Haruno     We worked on them after school. [08:14] Sachiko     This one's done! [08:15] Yui     Yep! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [08:40] @Miyuki     Huh? A make-up test? [08:43] @Yui     It's okay. Just study hard     for the make-up test. [08:51] Ota     I'll gather the players on the practice field. [08:54] @Kataoka     Thank you. [09:17] _Sign     Meiji Jingu Stadium SIGN    July 5th SIGN    National High School Baseball     Championship, Tokyo Qualifier SIGN    Begins [09:40] Announcer     Today is the opening ceremony for the     National High School Baseball Championship, [09:44] Announcer     East and West Tokyo Qualifiers. [09:47] Announcer     A large crowd is anticipated. [09:51] Announcer     In order to seat as many     spectators as possible, [09:53] Announcer     we ask that you do your best     not to take up too much space. [09:54] _Player     Hey, look... [10:33] _Player     They're here. [10:35] _Player     It's Seido! [10:42] _Player     There's Miyuki! [10:44] _Player     You can feel his presence. [10:45] _Player     Did he bulk up? [10:47] _Player     They've been dominating their practice games. [10:49] _Player     They look really strong! [10:51] _Player     That's Furuya. [10:53] _Player     Everyone can't wait to see him     pitch in this tournament. [11:00] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     I think it best to entrust     the ace number to Furuya. [11:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     It was Sawamura's pitching that led     the team while Furuya was recovering. [11:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I think all of the players would agree [11:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     that we would not be where we are     with just Sawamura or Furuya. [11:38] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     But we are not at our goal. [11:45] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I believe that changing jersey numbers     will spur them toward further growth! [11:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     We will face this summer with Sawamura. SIGN    Four Days Ago [13:34] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I will now pass out your jersey numbers. [13:37] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Come up when I call your name. [13:40] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 1, Eijun Sawamura! [13:49] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     What? Do you want it or not? [13:54] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir! I'm coming at mach speed! [13:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You have earned this number. [14:01] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Hold your head high and take it. [14:02] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir! [14:05] @fb_Ochiai     He's standing too close. [14:09] @fbint_Sawamura     Damn it... [14:12] @fbint_Sawamura     Stop shaking. [14:24] @fbint_Miyuki     Furuya's been down this path. [14:31] @fbint_Miyuki     This is just the beginning for you, Sawamura. [14:45] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Congratulations. [15:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 2, Kazuya Miyuki! [15:09] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Yes, sir! SIGN    Kazuya     Miyuki [15:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 3, Kenta Maezono! [15:14] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Yes, sir! SIGN    Kenta     Maezono [15:17] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 4, Haruichi Kominato! [15:19] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Yes, sir! SIGN    Haruichi     Kominato [15:22] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 5, Shinji Kanemaru! [15:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Yes, sir! SIGN    Shinji     Kanemaru [15:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 6, Yohichi Kuramochi! [15:29] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Yes, sir! SIGN    Yohichi     Kuramochi [15:31] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 7, Takeru Aso! [15:34] (Flashback) fb_Aso     Yes, sir! SIGN    Takeru     Aso [15:36] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 8, Hideaki Tojo! [15:39] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Yes, sir! SIGN    Hideaki     Tojo [15:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 9, Kenjiro Shirasu! [15:44] (Flashback) fb_Shirasu     Yes, sir! SIGN    Kenjiro     Shirasu [15:46] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 10, Norifumi Kawakami! [15:49] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     Yes, sir! SIGN    Norifumi     Kawakami [15:51] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 11, Satoru Furuya! [15:54] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Yes, sir! [15:58] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     This is not the end of your role as the ace. [16:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I still expect great things from you. [16:09] fbint_Ota     There's a second 1, so it's like     he's expecting twice as much? [16:13] fbint_Ota     I guess that's a stretch... SIGN    Satoru     Furuya [16:21] @fbint_Ochiai     Furuya is disappointed about     losing his position as ace. [16:26] @fbint_Ochiai     Sawamura will be experiencing the pressure     of being the ace for the first time. [16:31] @fbint_Ochiai     I wanted to keep things as     they were in order to avoid risks, [16:36] @fbint_Ochiai     but Coach Kataoka believes     this will help them both grow. [16:44] @fbint_Ochiai     No pain, no gain. That is how he thinks. [16:52] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 12, Hiroshi Ono! [16:54] (Flashback) fb_Ono     Yes, sir! SIGN    Hiroshi Ono [16:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 13, Ken Yamaguchi! [16:59] (Flashback) fb_Yamaguchi     Yes, sir! SIGN    Ken     Yamaguchi [17:01] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 14, Rei Kijima! [17:04] (Flashback) fb_Kijima     Yes, sir! SIGN    Rei Kijima [17:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 15, Masashi Yuki! [17:08] (Flashback) fb_Yuki     Yes, sir! SIGN    Masashi     Yuki [17:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 16, Shoji Higasa! [17:13] (Flashback) fb_Higasa     Yes, sir! SIGN    Shoji     Higasa [17:15] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 17, Ataru Nakata! [17:18] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     Yes, sir! SIGN    Ataru Nakata [17:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 18, Tadahiro Kaneda! [17:23] (Flashback) fb_Kaneda     Yes, sir! SIGN    Tadahiro     Kaneda [17:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 19, Kaoru Yui! [17:28] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     Yes, sir! SIGN    Kaoru Yui [17:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Number 20, Koshu Okumura! [17:33] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     Yes, sir! SIGN    Koshu Okumura [17:36] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Yuki and Okumura, make sure     you study for your make-up tests. [17:43] (Flashback) fb_Kukki     No worries! [17:44] (Flashback) fb_Asada     Study hard! [17:46] @fbint_Seto     He only messed up in math because he     wrote the wrong numbers too many times. [17:50] @fbint_Seto     He must have been thinking about     nothing else but baseball. [17:55] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Also, Umemoto and Natsukawa, [17:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     thank you for all the support you've     given the team for the past three years! [18:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'd like you to fight with us until     the end, as members of the team! [18:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Scorekeeper, third-year Umemoto! [18:19] (Flashback) fb_Umemoto     Yes, sir! [18:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Lead information scout, third-year Watanabe! [18:25] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     And the other third-years, as well! [18:26] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'm counting on you to help the team     practice until the games begin! [18:28] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [18:31] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Everyone here must work together     to make it through the tournament! [18:39] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Let's all go together. [18:42] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [18:48] Announcer     From last year's East Tokyo champion,     Teito High School, Captain Kengo Inui, [18:57] Announcer     and Captain Kento Fukui from the West Tokyo     champion, Inashiro Industrial School [19:03] Announcer     will now return the championship banners. [19:09] Announcer     On this splendid day, here in Jingu Stadium, [19:13] Announcer     we will begin the     Tokyo Qualifiers for this year's [19:15] Narumiya     It's so hot. Could they hurry this up? [19:19] Announcer     National High School Baseball Championship. [19:19] Tada     Mei-san... [19:20] Narumiya     You know what I mean. [19:22] Raichi     Look at all the people! [19:25] Mishima     They're here to see me. [19:27] Umemiya     You'll see. Someone's gonna     pass out from the heat. [19:31] _Fan     Did you see? Seido's Furuya     doesn't have the ace number. [19:34] _Fan     Whoa, for real? [19:35] _Fan     Is he injured? [19:37] _Fan     He looked untouchable at the Invitational, [19:40] _Fan     but I guess he's not doing as well. [19:42] _Fan     Maybe that means we have a chance. [19:44] _Fan     Is Kawakami wearing number 1? [19:46] _Fan     No, it's that guy who everyone heard about     when they beat Hakuryu, Eijun Sawamura. [19:52] _Fan     Oh, the loud guy, right? [19:54] _Fan     Seido's got no weak links! [20:00] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     Should it go here? [20:02] (Flashback) fb_Sachiko     Yeah, that looks perfect. [20:04] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Perfect? [20:05] (Flashback) fb_Yui     Don't worry. It looks great on you. [20:13] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I can't... see it! [20:14] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Where is it?! [20:15] (Flashback) fb_Sachiko     Calm down! It's there, really! [20:17] (Flashback) fb_Sachiko     It's only pinned on! You're gonna rip it off! [20:20] (Flashback) fb_Sachiko     You're pretty cute. [20:22] (Flashback) @fbint_Furuya     I know how he feels. [20:23] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You wanted to see your own back, too. [20:28] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You okay? [20:36] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     This is the same number     I had as a first-year. [20:39] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'm disappointed, sure. [20:43] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     But more importantly... [20:45] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I know I need to pitch better. [20:50] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     My primary goal is to help our team     win at Koshien Stadium. [20:59] @fbint_Kominato     Furuya-kun... [21:01] fbint_Haruno     These two have been competing     since they were first-years. [21:04] fbint_Haruno     They're rivals and teammates. [21:07] (Flashback) fb_Both     I don't plan on losing. [21:10] fbint_Haruno     They must be experiencing emotions     that no one else would understand. [21:24] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Can you put it on like this? [21:25] (Flashback) fb_Haruno     What? I, um... [21:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     No folding. [21:32] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     You were really disappointed, huh? [21:38] Announcer     The players are leaving the field. [21:43] Narumiya     Man, that guy... [21:45] Tada     Mei-san, be quiet! [21:47] _Player     It's hot! [21:48] _Player     Move already! [22:01] @Sawamura     Hey! Are you okay, wolf-boy? [22:04] @Sawamura     You're looking pale! [22:05] @Okumura     I'm... sorry. [22:08] @Furuya     Uh-oh... [22:10] @Furuya     There're... too many... people. [22:14] @Sawamura     It's the same as last year! [23:49] @Sawamura     Keep it going... [23:50] @Sawamura     Even one day longer... [23:52] @Sawamura     I'm our team's ace! [23:55] @Sawamura     I won't let the third-years' summer end yet! [23:58] _Coach     Hey, Tesshin. [23:59] @Kataoka     We'll be waiting in the third round, coach. [24:03] _Coach     So you've learned how to talk big,     you rowdy brat. [24:07] _Coach     Just you wait. We'll have your heads. [24:10] @Kataoka     Yes, sir! I look forward to it! [24:12] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] @Sawamura     "Encouragement" SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Encouragement" [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 46 - Encouragement Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:08] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     It was Sawamura's pitching that led     the team while Furuya was recovering. [00:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I think all of the players would agree [00:21] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     that we would not be where we are     with just Sawamura or Furuya. [00:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Starting with number 1! [00:30] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     But we are not at our goal. [00:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I believe that changing jersey numbers     will spur them toward further growth! [00:41] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     What? Do you want it or not? [00:46] @fbint_Sawamura     Damn it... [00:49] @fbint_Sawamura     Stop shaking. [01:01] @fbint_Miyuki     Furuya's been down this path. [01:08] @fbint_Miyuki     This is just the beginning for you, Sawamura. [01:21] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     We will face this summer with Sawamura. [02:55] _Sign     Meiji Jingu Stadium [03:04] @Kuramochi     His Japanese is really good. [03:06] Maezono     So he can't be on the roster.     That's a shame. [03:10] @Miyuki     I was in a battery with him for one inning     in the second Tokyo All-Stars game. [03:15] @Miyuki     I saw his approach to baseball, [03:18] @Miyuki     his exceptional technical skill, [03:20] @Miyuki     and the willingness to experiment backing it up. [03:23] @Miyuki     I'm proud to have played with him. [03:34] Todoroki     Number 1! Sawamura's got number 1! [03:37] Todoroki     Are you better now or something? [03:39] Mishima     I've got the triple threat, number three! [03:41] Todoroki     I can't wait! [03:43] Sanada     You're not injured, are you? [03:46] Sanada     I see. [03:48] Sanada     Then we can have a serious game. [03:51] Amahisa     Hey, Sawamura! [03:55] Amahisa     You're wearing number 1! [03:58] Amahisa     Why didn't you tell me? [04:00] @Sawamura     I don't report to you! [04:03] Amahisa     We're friends on LINE, right? [04:05] @Sawamura     Only because you forced me! [04:07] @Sawamura     And besides, we're on opposing teams! [04:10] bg_Amahisa     But you've sent me stickers a few times! [04:10] _Player     Are those two friends? [04:13] @Kominato     First I've heard of it. [04:13] @bg_Sawamura     Only because you won't leave me alone! [04:15] Amahisa     Todoroki, why don't you     join our LINE group? [04:18] Amahisa     I wouldn't mind having you. [04:19] @Sawamura     Don't start adding people! [04:20] @Sawamura     What kind of group is that? [04:22] Todoroki     Group? [04:23] Mishima     He doesn't have a cell phone. [04:25] Mishima     Maybe I'll join instead, since you asked! [04:30] Todoroki     Fifth round. [04:33] Todoroki     Semifinals. [04:38] Todoroki     And Inashiro in the final! [04:43] Todoroki     I wanna send all these teams flying! [04:45] Amahisa     Hey, you've gotta beat us first, Todoroki! [04:49] @Sawamura     Yeah, don't talk like you're     already in the final! [04:52] Sanada     You guys are too loud. [05:01] Tadano     Mei-san, did you hear? [05:03] Tadano     Seido's got a new number 1. [05:07] Narumiya     Who? [05:09] Tadano     Second-year Sawamura. [05:15] fbint_Narumiya     Will you overcome them,     or be crushed by them? [05:20] fbint_Narumiya     I can tell you're experiencing all     of that right now, Satoru Furuya. [05:28] Narumiya     I see. [05:30] Narumiya     So he couldn't overcome them. [05:35] Narumiya     It doesn't matter who I'm     up against, of course. [05:41] Narumiya     I'll crush anyone who gets in our way. [05:45] Narumiya     That's all there is to it. SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm SIGN    July 6th, Sunday [05:54] Watanabe     Their starting pitcher was     number 12, second-year Osu. [05:58] Watanabe     He's an orthodox right-handed pitcher     who relies mainly on his fastballs. [06:02] Watanabe     Their number 1, third-year Higashiyama,     didn't play this game. [06:09] Watanabe     Their cleanup, Senda, had three RBIs. [06:11] Watanabe     They used squeeze plays and     hit-and-runs to run up the score. [06:16] Watanabe     They were up 11–2 against Sakanoe High School     when the game was called in the seventh. [06:22] Watanabe     I'll watch their second-round game next week,     so I can observe their batters more. [06:29] @Kataoka     Have people observe the other team, too. [06:31] Watanabe     Yes, sir. [06:38] @int_Miyuki     Seido's former famous coach, Eijiro Sakaki. [06:43] @int_Miyuki     He was Coach Kataoka's mentor. [06:44] @int_Miyuki     I wonder if that'll make things awkward for him. [06:48] @int_Sawamura     Our first game is the 15th.     It's still a ways away. [06:53] ---     National High School Baseball Championship [06:54] @int_Sawamura     I want to make the numbers more precise. [06:56] @int_Sawamura     I want to have more pitches     I can throw in the tournament. [07:00] @int_Sawamura     There's so much I need to work on. [07:04] @int_Sawamura     I don't have a moment to lose! [07:08] Kawakami     Now that's a scary face. [07:11] Kawakami     There's more than a week     from now till our game. [07:13] Kawakami     If you get worked up now,     you'll tire yourself out. [07:18] @int_Sawamura     Scary? [07:19] @Sawamura     Yeah, you're right. [07:21] @Miyuki     Sawamura! [07:22] @Miyuki     You only pitched during     fielding practice today. [07:25] @Miyuki     Want to get in the bullpen tomorrow? [07:26] @Sawamura     I thought you'd never ask! [07:27] @Sawamura     I want to polish up the numbers. [07:30] @Miyuki     Okay. [07:32] @Miyuki     Let's get them as close to perfect     as we can this summer. [07:36] @Sawamura     Thank you, Cap! SIGN    Spirit [07:38] @Okumura     Perfect them... [07:40] @Miyuki     I'll work with you the following day, Furuya. [07:43] @Furuya     Thank you. [07:44] Kawakami     Miyuki, how about me? [07:49] Kawakami     When will you catch for me? [07:52] Kawakami     What day works for you? [07:55] Ono     Nori... [07:57] Maezono     That's it, Nori! Go for it! [07:59] @Kuramochi     Miyuki's faltering! [08:00] Aso     Damn, if only he'd showed more of that initiative! [08:03] Ono     Hey, it's not too late! [08:06] @Miyuki     How about right now? [08:08] Kawakami     Yeah, let's do it! [08:10] ---     It's happening! [08:11] Yamaguchi     Nori pushed through! [08:13] Aso     They're a couple now! [08:15] @Kuramochi     What's going on here? [08:16] Seki     Okay, I'll be the stand-in batter! [08:18] Ono     I'll be the umpire! [08:19] Maezono     Aso, you wanna hit the machine? [08:21] Aso     I was going anyway! [08:23] Maezono     What? I was trying to invite you! [08:25] Aso     The cages don't belong to you! [08:28] @Kuramochi     Quit messing around! [08:29] Maezono     You better give it a rest! [08:31] Seki     That single-digit jersey number     gave him confidence, right? [08:33] @Kanemaru     The third-years have been getting     along really well lately. [08:36] Tojo     Yeah, I noticed that, too. SIGN    Bonds [08:38] @Kominato     Miyuki-senpai and Kuramochi-senpai     were together in school [08:42] @Kominato     and laugh together a lot. [08:45] @Kominato     It's like they're comfortable with each other, [08:47] @Kominato     and have that level of trust. [08:57] @int_Sawamura     Keep it going... [09:00] @int_Sawamura     Even one day longer... [09:04] @int_Sawamura     I'm our team's ace! [09:11] @int_Sawamura     I won't let the third-years' summer end yet! [09:18] elec_Sakaki     Hey, Tesshin. [09:19] elec_Sakaki     We managed to win our first game. [09:22] elec_Sakaki     Just one more until we get to play your team. [09:25] elec_Sakaki     I have a new appreciation for     the luxury of being seeded. [09:30] @Kataoka     We'll be waiting in the third round, Coach. [09:34] Sakaki     So you've learned how to     talk big, you rowdy brat. [09:40] Sakaki     I started this job in the fall, [09:42] Sakaki     but I was recruiting players and     setting up the facilities beforehand. SIGN    Former Seido High School,     Current Yura Sogo Engineering High School Coach      Eijiro Sasaki [09:45] Sakaki     I'm well prepared. [09:49] Sakaki     Just you wait. We'll have your heads. [09:52] @Kataoka     Yes, sir! I look forward to it! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [10:07] Asada     Good morning. [10:10] @Kuramochi     Mornin'... [10:12] @Kuramochi     Hey, Asada. [10:15] @Kuramochi     Get a load of this idiot. [10:19] @Kuramochi     He went to sleep in his uniform. [10:26] @Kuramochi     Asada, get me a marker! [10:28] Asada     Why do you want... [10:29] @Kuramochi     Don't ask. Just do it! [10:33] @Sawamura     Huh? Cheer? [10:35] _Student     Yeah, as in cheerleaders! [10:37] _Student     We'll do cheers from the stands to support you! [10:40] @Sawamura     Really? [10:42] @Sawamura     Are you sure about that? [10:43] @Sawamura     The sun shines on the stands the whole time! [10:47] @Sawamura     They don't have a roof like the dugout does.     It gets really hot! [10:50] @Sawamura     Don't take the stands lightly! [10:52] _Student     Really? [10:53] _Student     B-But I'll ask the older students, [10:56] bg_Student     and I'll use sunscreen and stuff, too! [10:57] _Student     She invited me,     but I wouldn't be able to handle it. [10:59] @bg_Sawamura     You'll all collapse! [11:02] @Sawamura     But thanks, Nishino. [11:04] @Sawamura     We'll do our best so you'll     have something to cheer for! [11:11] bg_Student     Yeah, you'd better make it     to Koshien Stadium! [11:13] @bg_Sawamura     You got it! [11:14] _Student     Sawamura seems different again. [11:15] bg_Student     I can't wait! [11:17] _Student     Did something happen on the baseball team? [11:17] @bg_Sawamura     It gets really hot at the summer tournament! [11:18] Haruno     Oh, um... Well... [11:19] @bg_Sawamura     Furuya wasn't in the stands, [11:22] @bg_Sawamura     but he nearly died during     the opening ceremony! [11:22] Haruno     Sort of... [11:27] @int_Kanemaru     I've got a single-digit jersey number, too. [11:29] @int_Kanemaru     A single-digit number... [11:30] bg_Student     Really? [11:31] @int_Kanemaru     I want to tell someone... [11:32] @bg_Sawamura     And Okumura wasn't looking     too great this year! [11:34] @int_Kanemaru     I want everyone to ask! [11:37] @Kuramochi     And so... [11:38] @Kuramochi     We drew one on his back! [11:41] @Kuramochi     I can't wait until he goes into the bath! [11:44] @Miyuki     Leave him alone. [11:46] Maezono     Is this for real? [11:48] Maezono     That's great! [11:48] Aso     I told ya! [11:57] _Sign     Seido High School Practice Field [11:58] @Kataoka     Pitcher, ball to third! [12:00] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [12:01] @Sawamura     Bring it! [12:19] Takashima     They're all moving well. [12:21] Ota     I was worried how Furuya would take it, [12:24] Ota     but he seems fine. [12:26] Ota     He seems to be over it already. [12:30] @Sawamura     Okay, let's do this, Kane-yan! [12:33] Ota     Sawamura is calling to the team like always! [12:37] @Kominato     Yoh-san! [12:43] @Seto     Wow, that toss was crazy fast! [12:46] @Seto     The thrower and the catcher have to     trust each other completely to pull that off! [12:56] @Kanemaru     I'm number 5! [12:58] Takatsu     Okay, nice play! [13:01] Takatsu     But it might have been a fluke! [13:03] Takatsu     It's only real if you can do it every time! [13:07] @Kanemaru     Got that right! [13:11] Aso     Back, back! [13:12] Aso     Get under it! [13:17] Aso     If your first step is quicker,     it'll be easier to catch! [13:22] Aso     Watch, Yuki. This is what     my first step looks like! [13:45] @Miyuki     Okay! Number 2 is looking good today! [13:49] @Miyuki     Righty or lefty, no hitter can handle it     when it sinks to their feet. [13:55] @Sawamura     Then, let's do Number 11 next! [13:57] @Sawamura     I'll throw ten in a row! [14:00] @Miyuki     No. [14:02] @Miyuki     You pitched yesterday,     so let's finish up early today. [14:09] @Sawamura     But I can still pitch! [14:10] @Miyuki     You've thrown 120 pitches. [14:12] @Miyuki     That's enough for today. [14:14] @Miyuki     Cool down and we'll have     a no-throw day tomorrow. [14:17] @Sawamura     No-throw?! [14:20] @Sawamura     Then, let me pitch more today! [14:22] @Sawamura     Cap! [14:27] @Sawamura     Okumura! [14:28] @Okumura     I refuse. [14:30] @Sawamura     You're heartless! [14:32] @Okumura     I agree that you've pitched too much. [14:39] @Ochiai     It's building up. [14:42] @Sawamura     Fine! I'll wrap up! [14:44] @Sawamura     I need to burn up some energy,     so I'll do ten tire sprints! [14:49] @Okumura     What are you mad about? [14:51] @Sawamura     I'm heading out! [14:55] ---     My goodness... [14:57] @int_Miyuki     With his strong sense of responsibility, [14:59] @int_Miyuki     I knew getting the ace number     would get him fired up. [15:04] @int_Miyuki     But he's getting far too worked up. [15:08] @int_Miyuki     I'm not sure how this will play out in a game. SIGN    July 13th, Sunday SIGN    2nd Round of the West Tokyo Prelims      Yura Sogo - Chuo Sugiuchi [15:36] _Player     Yeah! [15:37] _Player     Nice hit, Sen-san! [15:38] _Player     That's Mr. Clutch to you! [15:41] ---     The cleanup got another RBI hit? [15:44] ---     He was waiting for the curve. [15:46] ---     Yeah. He waited until the last     possible moment to swing. [15:51] Sakaki     It's amazing how he always     comes through when it counts. [15:54] ---     No, he's the more amazing one. [15:57] ---     How'd he know that the third pitch     would be a curveball? [16:01] ---     And he always predicts steal     and squeeze attempts accurately. [16:07] ---     You're more scary than awe-inspiring, [16:11] ---     you monster of baseball! [16:13] Sakaki     Now, then. I think we can     score another two runs. [16:19] ---     Higashiyama entered the game     as relief in the sixth inning, [16:21] ---     and sat the Sugiuchi lineup six up, six down. [16:24] ---     The game was called after the seventh inning,     with the score at 13-2. [16:29] ---     As such, our first opponents... [16:31] ---     will be Yura Sogo Engineering. [16:39] ---     They've won two straight games called. [16:41] ---     Their lineup is in good form. [16:44] ---     Yura [16:44] ---     Chuo Sugiuchi [16:45] ---     Squeeze plays, steals, hit-and-runs... [16:47] ---     They nailed pretty much everything in     one pitch, and scored very efficiently. [16:51] ---     That's what stuck out to me. [16:54] ---     One run at a time. [16:56] ---     The opposition's ace probably     had no idea what hit him. [17:01] ---     Their flame-throwing ace, Higashiyama, [17:04] ---     and their cleanup Senda,     who put up three RBIs in this game... [17:07] ---     We really need to watch out     for these two players. [17:12] ---     That said, we've had the chance     to observe them for two rounds, [17:16] ---     making it easier for us to     get the lineup's tendencies down. [17:20] @Miyuki     We'll need to check each hitter's data later. [17:23] ---     Yeah. [17:25] @Kataoka     Efficient bench-mandated plays, [17:27] @Kataoka     and a pitching strategy     that puts their ace in relief. [17:30] @Kataoka     And more importantly, they've won two games     and have momentum on their side. [17:35] @Kataoka     We absolutely cannot take them lightly. [17:40] @Ochiai     And the head coaches are mentor and disciple. [17:44] @Ochiai     They both know how the other works. [17:47] @Kataoka     With that in mind,     let me announce the starting pitcher. [17:52] @Kataoka     Sawamura, I'm counting on you. [17:59] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [18:02] @Kataoka     For the fourth round     two days after that, Furuya! [18:06] @Kataoka     You'll be starting. [18:10] @Kataoka     Also, Kawakami and Kaneda. [18:12] @Kataoka     No matter who we're playing, be sure to     get in the bullpen from the start of the game. [18:16] Kawakami     Yes, sir! [18:16] Kaneda     Yes, sir! [18:18] @Kataoka     This is a knock-out tournament!     One loss, and it's all over! [18:21] @Kataoka     It's not just the players on the field. [18:23] @Kataoka     Those of us in the dugout need to be ready     to make the best move at all times, too. SIGN    Bonds [18:27] _all     Yes, sir! [18:35] @Miyuki     Starting is a whole different ballgame     than pitching in relief. [18:39] @Miyuki     How the rotation is used will depend on     how each game is going, of course, [18:44] @Miyuki     but the fact that Coach made     each pitcher's role crystal clear [18:47] @Miyuki     will help them get in the right mindset. [18:58] @fb_Kataoka     It goes without saying, but giving you the ace     number means I expect a lot from you. [19:04] @fb_Kataoka     But that only matters if you can     keep pitching like you have been. [19:10] @fb_Kataoka     I want you to show on the mound     the fruits of everything you've done so far. [19:22] @int_Ochiai     Our first game of the summer,     the first step to the national championship, [19:27] @int_Ochiai     Sawamura's first official start,     and his first time wearing the ace number. [19:33] @int_Ochiai     This Sawamura start will be full of firsts... [19:38] @int_Ochiai     I just hope it doesn't go south. [19:44] ---     Huh? My brother? [19:46] ---     Ryosuke Kominato [19:46] ---     You've got your first match in two days, right? [19:47] ---     You've got your first match in two days, right? [19:52] ---     Ryosuke Kominato [19:52] ---     Look to be the best middle infielders in Japan!! [19:53] ---     Look to be the best middle infielders in Japan. [19:57] ---     Yes, sir! We're playing Yura Sogo! [20:01] ---     Of course I'm ready! [20:03] ---     I've gotten over my slump completely! [20:06] ---     We're aiming for the top! [20:08] ---     Wait for us at Koshien Stadium, Jun-san! [20:13] @Furuya     Mind if I join you? [20:16] ---     Furuya-san... [20:18] ---     Are you okay with swings? [20:21] ---     If you want to pitch, I'll catch. [20:22] @Furuya     Okay, we can do that tomorrow. [20:53] ---     B     l     a     n     k [20:57] @Miyuki     It's still too stiff. [20:59] @Miyuki     I think your face looked stupider than that. [21:01] @Miyuki     Right? [21:02] @Okumura     I agree. [21:04] @Sawamura     Wha... [21:04] @Okumura     It used to look more loose and pathetic. [21:08] @Sawamura     Loose? [21:10] @Sawamura     Wait, what are we even practicing here?     Why won't you let me pitch?! [21:14] @Sawamura     I wanna work on the numbers! [21:17] @Miyuki     What, you ask? [21:18] @Miyuki     We're doing this because you're too tense. [21:21] @Miyuki     It's plain to see the ace number     is weighing down on you. [21:27] @Miyuki     I mean, I prefer this     to you getting complacent... [21:29] @Miyuki     But I still need to fix it, both as      your catcher and the team's captain. [21:33] @Sawamura     Don't go straight for the jugular! [21:35] @Sawamura     Couldn't you have been more subtle     with your wording?! [21:37] ---     Learn Today [21:37] ---     Devote Every Moment [21:38] @Miyuki     Hey, you're the one     who needs things spelled out. [21:40] @Sawamura     What do you think I am?! [21:45] @Miyuki     While I'm at it, let me say one more thing. [21:47] @Sawamura     What? [21:48] @Miyuki     Just a couple of months ago, [21:50] @Miyuki     I could've never imagined you     wearing the ace number this summer. [21:58] @Miyuki     You guys always defy my expectations. [22:07] ---     July 13 [22:07] ---     Chris Takigawa     Your first start as ace, huh?     Big responsibility. SIGN    "Encouragement" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Encouragement." [23:49] @Furuya     I'll warm up just in case. [23:50] @Sawamura     You won't get to pitch today! [23:53] @Sawamura     Don't you dare cross that line again! [23:55] Sakaki     This battery's probably overcome     countless crisis situations until now. [24:00] Sakaki     The more trouble they're in, [24:02] Sakaki     the more they'll turn to the pitch     they're most confident in. [24:06] ---     Everyone's got my back.     I just need to focus on the glove... [24:10] ---     All I need to do is focus     on the catcher's glove! [24:13] ---     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:15] ---     "Under the Feet." SIGN    Next Episode SIGN    "Under the Feet" [24:16] ---     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 47 - Under the Feet Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Setagaya, Tokyo      Yura Sogo Engineering High School [00:09] _Player     That's their game against     Ichidai Third High in the spring tournament. [00:13] _Player     How did you get that? [00:15] _Coach     I know a guy. [00:17] _Coach     I have one of their game     against Hakuryu, too. [00:21] _Player     We just played a game,     and he's already thinking about the next one. [00:25] _Player     And just how many people does he know? [00:28] _Coach     I watched the fourth-round game, [00:30] _Coach     but Furuya isn't pitching at all     like he was in the Invitational. [00:33] _Coach     I'm not sure if he's injured,     but he certainly isn't pitching well. [00:38] _Coach     They've replaced him as ace     with this Eijun Sawamura. [00:45] _Coach     His skill was apparent when     I saw him play last fall, [00:49] _Coach     but he appears to have     reached a whole new level. [00:54] _Player     That much? [00:55] _Coach     He's got a good look in his eyes. [00:57] _Coach     He was hungry for a chance. [01:00] _Coach     It's only been three months since     Furuya pitched in the Invitational. [01:05] _Coach     The drastic change in the     team's lineup suggests [01:08] _Coach     there are numerous weaknesses to exploit. [01:17] _Coach     My gambler's blood is throbbing in my veins. SIGN    Sawadai Second SIGN    Inashiro SIGN    July 14th [02:55] _Fan     This team is clearly no match for Inashiro... [02:58] _Fan     but they're still having their ace start. [03:00] _Fan     They refuse to show any sign of weakness. [03:02] _Fan     That's how champions fight. [03:04] _Fan     They're taking their first game seriously. [03:08] int_Tadano     It's time, Mei-san. [03:11] Carlos     It's a one-way track from here. [03:13] Shirakawa     Blow them away. [03:14] _Player     Go get 'em, Narumiya! [03:16] _Player     Mei-san! [03:16] _Player     Narumiya-san! [03:18] int_Narumiya     Y'know, making a face like you won't     go down easy isn't going to help. [03:25] int_Narumiya     This summer belongs to us! SIGN    Seido Spirit Dorm [03:31] Announcer     The National High School     Baseball Championship [03:34] Announcer     West Tokyo Qualifiers have     been underway since July 5th. [03:37] Announcer     Inashiro Industrial, seeded     to start in the third round, [03:40] Announcer     overwhelmed Sawadai Second High. [03:43] Announcer     After finishing runners-up at     Koshien Stadium last summer, SIGN    Sawadai Second SIGN    Inashiro [03:45] Announcer     then unexpectedly being eliminated     from the fall tournament, [03:47] Announcer     they won both the spring tournament     and the Kanto Tournament. [03:51] Announcer     What will the summer bring for Mei Narumiya,     said to be the best player of his generation? [03:56] Announcer     Tomorrow, Inashiro's rival, Seido High     School, who also played in the Invitational, [04:00] Announcer     will play their third-round game. [04:02] Announcer     They're a team to watch, too. [04:04] Seki     We're a team to watch! [04:06] Aso     That's nice to hear. [04:08] Watanabe     In today's other games, [04:10] Watanabe     Ichidai Third High played at Hachioji Stadium, [04:13] Watanabe     Seiko at Akishima Stadium, [04:15] Watanabe     and Yakushi at Tachikawa Stadium. [04:18] Watanabe     They all made it to the next round. [04:23] Maezono     Okay, now it's our turn! [04:26] Maezono     Let's get to it! [04:29] @Kataoka     We'll be at the stadium at 7:00     and start warming up. [04:33] @Kataoka     Rest up so that you're ready. [04:36] _All     Yes, sir! [04:38] @Sawamura     Yeah! [04:40] Kawakami     Sawamura. [04:41] Kawakami     Take your time in the bath so you can relax. [04:45] Shirasu     Some warm milk before bed helps, too. [04:47] Ono     Don't drink a lot of cold stuff. [04:49] Kudo     Do you need a massage? [04:51] Seki     And stretching helps, too. [04:54] @Miyuki     Want to borrow my eye mask? [04:56] @Sawamura     How many of those do you have?! [04:58] @Sawamura     And it's a funny one! [05:02] @Sawamura     Damn, everyone's worried about me. [05:06] @Sawamura     Am I that unreliable? [05:09] @Sawamura     So, Asada, is it in the right place? [05:11] Asada     It looks perfect. [05:13] @Kuramochi     Are you gonna wear that to bed again? [05:15] @Sawamura     I have to! [05:17] @Sawamura     I'm still just wearing the number. [05:21] @Sawamura     I need to get my body used     to it as soon as possible. [05:25] @Kuramochi     You haven't pitched a single game yet! [05:27] @Kuramochi     How it looks doesn't matter, idiot! [05:30] @Sawamura     It'll draw something out from within me! [05:33] int_Asada     So that's why... [05:35] int_Asada     It wasn't just because he was happy about it. [05:38] @Kuramochi     You body is oozing stupid right now. [05:40] @Sawamura     Okay, I'm going to bed! [05:47] @Kuramochi     Can you really sleep like that? [05:49] @Kuramochi     Asada, I'm turning out the light. [05:51] Asada     Oh, right. Of course. [06:00] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     While I'm at it, let me say one more thing. [06:03] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Just a couple of months ago, [06:05] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I could've never imagined you     wearing the ace number this summer. [06:11] @int_Sawamura     Damn it, Cap. Is that something     you just tack on like that? [06:14] @int_Sawamura     But... [06:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You guys have always surprised me. [06:20] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You couldn't control your pitches at     high speed during the Invitational, [06:25] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     but your pitches are starting to look     more and more like they do in practice. [06:29] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Plus, you're controlling the numbers better. [06:33] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     If you can pitch the way you have been [06:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     against Ichidai Third,     Yakushi, and Inashiro... [06:41] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Just thinking about it sets me on edge. [06:51] @int_Sawamura     Cap says he's on edge! [06:55] int_Chris     Your first start as ace, huh?     Big responsibility. [07:00] @int_Sawamura     Yes, sir! I will pitch our     team's way to victory! [07:04] int_Chris     Don't get worked up. [07:06] int_Chris     I think I can make it to the stadium at     the end of July, around the quarterfinals. [07:12] int_Chris     I'm looking forward to seeing you     wearing that ace number. [07:24] @int_Sawamura     Quarterfinals... [07:26] @int_Sawamura     Quarterfinals... [07:28] @int_Sawamura     Quarterfinals! [07:53] @int_Kuramochi     Damn, what's wrong with me? [07:55] @int_Kuramochi     I can't sleep. [08:01] @int_Kuramochi     Is the adrenaline kicking in already? [08:06] @int_Kuramochi     The tournament last year seemed     to end as suddenly as it began. [08:12] @int_Kuramochi     I was so focused on winning     that I never thought.. [08:19] @int_Kuramochi     about what comes next. [08:42] @int_Kuramochi     Sawamura, you'd better be sleeping well. [08:50] @int_Kuramochi     We'll be counting on you tomorrow... [08:52] @int_Kuramochi     our new ace. SIGN    July 15th     Akishima Municipal Stadium SIGN    July 15th     West Tokyo Qualifier Game 2 SIGN    Seido – Yura Sogo [09:16] @Kuramochi     So he's their starter, the one     Nabe-san was talking about. [09:20] @Miyuki     He'll give us a lot to deal with. [09:25] @Miyuki     Let's go! [09:27] _All     Yeah! SIGN    National High School Baseball Championship,     West Tokyo Qualifiers     Seido vs. Yura Sogo [09:33] Announcer     This is the National High School Baseball     Championship, West Tokyo Qualifiers. [09:37] Announcer     Today we're beginning with Seido High School     versus Yura Sogo Engineering High School. [09:43] _Umpire     Bow! [09:44] _All     Let's play! [09:49] Owada     Seido's summer is finally starting. [09:54] Owada     And their starter is Sawamura-kun, [09:56] Owada     wearing his team's     ace number for the first time. [10:00] Mine     He took Furuya-kun's place as     the ace and the team's number 1. [10:05] Mine     This first game will provide insight     into how they will play this summer. [10:11] int_Mine     They're up against Coach Kataoka's former mentor... [10:16] _Coach     The ace is starting and their fielders     are positioned by their jersey numbers. [10:21] _Coach     They're probably well-trained. [10:24] _Coach     Well, we don't have quite     the same level of talent, [10:29] _Coach     but I have a few tricks up my sleeve. [10:32] @Miyuki     How do think you're doing? [10:34] @Sawamura     My pitches are drifting a little high. [10:35] @Miyuki     Yeah. [10:37] @Miyuki     They've made some changes     to their batting order, [10:39] @Miyuki     but you know how each of them bats. [10:41] @Miyuki     Let's keep using fastballs to     run up the count like always. [10:45] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! That's what I do best! [10:49] @Miyuki     Honestly, that makes me     feel both hope and dread. [10:52] @Sawamura     And you're excited, right? [11:00] @Furuya     I could have started in left field. [11:04] @int_Sawamura     Just hang back and watch, Furuya. [11:08] @int_Sawamura     I'll make sure you get to pitch     in the fourth round in two days. [11:11] @Sawamura     I'm told the temperature will     rise throughout the day! [11:15] Asada     Here it comes! [11:15] @Sawamura     However, it won't be any hotter     than our team already is! [11:19] @Sawamura     We wholly devoted ourselves     to baseball every day! [11:22] @Sawamura     We are Seido, and everything begins today! [11:25] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [11:27] @Sawamura     so please back me up! SIGN    Batting fifth First base     Maezono [11:31] Maezono     Yeah, sounds good! SIGN    Batting second Second base     Kominato [11:33] @Kominato     You got it! SIGN    Batting first Shortstop     Kuramochi [11:35] @Kuramochi     You're even more pumped up than usual! SIGN    Batting eighth Third base     Kanemaru [11:37] @Kanemaru     You've been thinking of that     speech yesterday, I bet! [11:40] Tojo     I liked the "wholly devoted" part! SIGN    Batting sixth Center Field     Tojo [11:43] Shirasu     Let's get to it! SIGN    Batting third Right field     Shirasu SIGN    Batting seventh Left field     Yuki [11:45] @Yuki     He always comes up with a speech. [11:47] @Miyuki     He got that all out despite being so nervous. SIGN    Batting fourth Catcher     Miyuki SIGN    Batting ninth Pitcher     Sawamura [11:52] _Umpire     Play ball! [11:54] _Player     I guess the best pitchers     get to talk big, too. [11:58] @int_Miyuki     Kanemaru, he might try a bunt. [12:11] @int_Miyuki     An outside fastball. [12:13] @int_Miyuki     Can you pitch the way you usually do? [12:24] @int_Sawamura     I'm okay. [12:27] @int_Sawamura     I can see Cap's mitt clearly. [12:30] @int_Sawamura     I can hear the spectators. [12:35] @int_Sawamura     I'll give everything I have... [12:38] @int_Sawamura     to bring our team victory! [12:43] @Kanemaru     There it is! [12:47] @Kanemaru     Sawamura! [12:49] _Fan     That pitcher moves fast! [12:53] Announcer     Oh, he overthrows! [12:57] Announcer     The batter takes the opportunity     to advance to second! [13:00] Announcer     After the first pitch of the game,     there's a runner in scoring position! [13:03] Higasa     He's already embarrassed! [13:04] Aso     What's done is done! Shake it off! [13:07] _Coach     It's his coming out moment,     and all eyes are on him. [13:11] _Coach     That'll get you more on edge than usual. [13:21] @int_Sawamura     This guy runs fast. [13:24] @int_Miyuki     Since he's Coach Kataoka's mentor     and the founder of Seido baseball, [13:28] @int_Miyuki     I'd expect him to lead with a steady hand. [13:31] @int_Miyuki     He called for bunts several     times in the first two rounds, [13:35] @int_Miyuki     but the batter isn't showing bunt now. [13:38] @int_Miyuki     They'll obviously try to     hit and advance the runner. [13:43] @int_Miyuki     I'd like to tell you to ignore the runner,     but let's keep him in check. [13:53] _Coach     That's what you expect.     They've got eyes in every direction. [14:05] _Umpire     Ball two! [14:07] int_Coach     Now to wear down that alertness. [14:11] Owada     The batter is showing bunt, but I     don't think the coach called for one. [14:17] Mine     I'm not sure. [14:19] Mine     This is just the start of their first game. [14:21] Mine     The battery must want to get their first out. [14:24] @int_Miyuki     Don't react to his stances. [14:27] @int_Miyuki     If he wants to bunt, let him. [14:30] @int_Sawamura     Right. [14:32] _Umpire     Ball four! [14:34] _Player     Yeah! [14:35] _Fan     Man, a walk! [14:37] _Fan     The batter didn't do anything! [14:41] @Miyuki     Timeout, please. [14:43] Owada     Sawamura-kun doesn't usually     allow a walk so easily. [14:46] Mine     Yeah, that's unusual. [14:48] Mine     It must be from that error     on the first play. [14:51] Mine     It's still on his mind. [14:56] @Sawamura     What am I doing? [14:58] Mine     But that play could have gone either way. [15:01] Mine     If he had made the out,     the momentum could be on their side. [15:06] Ota     The game is just getting started!     Calm down, Sawamura! [15:10] @Ochiai     His pitches don't have the speed they need. [15:16] @Miyuki     Hey, take a look at Kuramochi. [15:20] _Sign     W     a     a     a     v     e     r [15:20] _Sign     W     a     a     a     v     e     r [15:20] @Miyuki     Want to let him punch you? [15:22] @Sawamura     No, thank you! [15:23] @Sawamura     And you didn't need to use     one of our three timeouts! [15:26] @Miyuki     Then swing your arm through. [15:28] @Miyuki     You aren't pitching like you usually do. [15:30] @Sawamura     I'm well aware! [15:34] @Miyuki     If you throw pitches like I know     you can, even a little higher, [15:37] @Miyuki     they'll have a hard time hitting them. [15:39] @Miyuki     Let's get through this and build     up some momentum of our own. [15:43] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [15:44] @Miyuki     I'm counting on you. [15:46] @Kuramochi     We're ready anytime! [15:49] @int_Sawamura     Damn. What's going on? [15:52] @int_Sawamura     My body feels light.     I can't get any power from my legs. [16:00] @int_Sawamura     Am I in trouble? [16:12] @int_Sawamura     This must be a joke. [16:15] @int_Sawamura     I'm the ace. [16:17] @int_Sawamura     I have to lead the team! [16:20] @int_Sawamura     I can't get tripped up now! [16:26] @int_Miyuki     He's showing bunt? [16:29] @int_Miyuki     The third batter? [16:31] @int_Miyuki     Seriously? [16:34] @Kataoka     Miyuki! [16:37] @int_Kataoka     If he's going to bunt, let him. [16:40] @int_Kataoka     Stay focused on the batter. [16:44] @int_Miyuki     Right, it's still the early innings. [16:47] @int_Miyuki     We can play this the way we want to. [16:49] int_Maezono     I'll get ready to charge. [16:51] @int_Kuramochi     I'll take care of the runner. [16:54] @int_Miyuki     Give me a fastball, right here. [16:56] @int_Miyuki     Hard enough to knock the     bat out of his hands. [17:03] @int_Okumura     When the Seiho batters showed bunt, [17:06] @int_Okumura     he had no problem throwing     past it to get a strike. [17:09] @int_Okumura     But the first batter today     hit his pitch easily. [17:14] @Okumura     Sawamura-senpai isn't his normal self. [17:18] @int_Sawamura     If you're gonna bunt, go ahead! [17:23] @int_Sawamura     We'll get the out at third! [17:30] ---     He's swinging! [17:34] Announcer     The hit was jammed, but goes     down the third-base line! [17:36] Announcer     The second-base runner is rounding third! [17:38] Announcer     He scores! [17:39] Announcer     Yura Sogo has the lead! [17:41] Announcer     Third batter Jujo gets an RBI! [17:44] Announcer     Starting pitcher Eijun Sawamura     has given up a hit! [17:54] _Fan     A messenger from the dugout. [17:56] _Fan     He hasn't gotten a single out yet. [17:58] _Fan     And the messenger is Furuya. [18:00] _Fan     What a privilege. [18:02] @Sawamura     Our precious timeouts... [18:05] @Furuya     Want to switch? [18:07] @Sawamura     N-N-N-N-No way! [18:09] @Sawamura     You haven't even warmed up! [18:11] @Furuya     I'll go do it now. [18:12] @Sawamura     Shut up! [18:14] @Miyuki     Did the coach tell you to say that? [18:16] @Furuya     He said to go to the mound and light a fire. [18:18] @Sawamura     Boss! [18:21] @Miyuki     I see. [18:23] @int_Miyuki     Sending Furuya out would relieve     his tension more than words ever could. [18:29] @Furuya     Also, the infielders should protect the middle, [18:31] @Furuya     and the outfielders should     prepare for long hits. [18:34] @Furuya     He wants you to focus on     getting the fourth batter out. [18:42] @int_Sawamura     So he's okay with the runner on third scoring? [18:47] @Kuramochi     Well, we do have Kawakami in the bullpen. [18:49] @Kuramochi     He can switch in for you. [18:53] @Miyuki     Don't worry. [18:54] @Miyuki     No matter how many runs they score,     we'll just score more. [18:58] @int_Sawamura     Is it that bad? [19:00] Maezono     That's right! [19:01] @Kominato     Let's do our best! [19:02] @Kanemaru     Let them hit some my way! [19:04] _Sign     Clench [19:05] @Furuya     Eijun. [19:07] @Furuya     I'll warm up just in case. [19:09] @Sawamura     Leave! Get off my mound! [19:12] @Sawamura     Take a nap on the bench! [19:13] @Sawamura     You won't get to pitch today! [19:16] int_Maezono     Eijun? [19:16] @int_Kuramochi     Did he call him Eijun? [19:18] @int_Kanemaru     Furuya used someone's first name. [19:20] @Sawamura     Don't ever cross that line again! [19:22] @bg_Furuya     I'm ready any time. [19:23] @bg_Sawamura     Shut up! [19:24] @int_Miyuki     Those two... [19:24] @bg_Sawamura     I told you to leave! [19:26] @int_Miyuki     Well, at least Sawamura is acting     a little more like himself. [19:31] @int_Miyuki     Their cleanup has a slew of RBIs, [19:35] @int_Miyuki     but they could try for a squeeze play,     a double steal, or a run-and-hit. [19:42] @int_Miyuki     I guess we'll have to buckle     down and deal with it. [19:51] @int_Miyuki     Outside, paint the black. [19:54] @int_Miyuki     I don't care if it's not on target.     Just swing your arm through! [19:59] @int_Sawamura     That's right. [20:02] @int_Sawamura     Everyone's got my back. [20:05] @int_Sawamura     I just need to focus on the glove... [20:11] _Umpire     Strike! [20:13] @int_Sawamura     All I need to do is focus     on the catcher's glove! [20:16] Aso     Okay! [20:18] @int_Miyuki     There's our first strike! [20:20] @int_Miyuki     Sending Furuya really did it, Coach! [20:23] Ota     Yes, yes, yes! Yes! [20:26] @Ochiai     In this situation, it doesn't matter how, [20:29] @Ochiai     we really want an out. [20:34] _Umpire     Ball! [20:36] int_Coach     You can ignore the changeups,     cutters, and breaking balls. [20:40] int_Coach     Wait for that one pitch. [20:43] int_Coach     This battery's probably overcome     countless crisis situations. [20:49] int_Coach     The more trouble they're in, [20:51] int_Coach     the more they'll turn to the pitch     they're most confident in. [20:57] int_Coach     The inside fastball. [20:59] int_Coach     If you can hit that pitch, we can     crush them right here and now. [21:19] @Sawamura     Haruichi! [21:21] Announcer     Forced out at second! [21:23] Announcer     Second baseman Kominato     makes an incredible play! [21:26] Announcer     But the third-base runner has made it home,     giving Yura Sogo their second run! [21:31] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, we've got our first out! [21:34] @Sawamura     Haruichi-senpai, you are indeed great! [21:37] @Kominato     You're being ridiculous. Are you     still about to have a breakdown? [21:40] Owada     Yura Sogo scored a second run, but they     did a great job of getting that out. [21:44] Mine     Yeah, and it helps that they     made the out at second. [21:48] Mine     That makes one out with a runner on first. [21:51] Mine     Maybe that will help calm Sawamura-kun down? [21:54] @Miyuki     Not bad. [21:55] @Sawamura     He still hit it! [21:58] @int_Miyuki     Now that I think of it, [22:01] @int_Miyuki     it seemed like the batter     was waiting for that pitch. [22:05] @int_Miyuki     Yura Sogo really is not to be taken lightly. SIGN    "Under the Feet" [22:16] @Miyuki     "Under the Feet." [23:48] @Miyuki     You're pitching at close to full strength. [23:51] @Miyuki     Let's finish them off! [23:52] _Coach     Hey, Tesshin. [23:54] _Coach     I'm really enjoying baseball with these guys. [23:59] @Miyuki     A pitch they can't hit even     if they know it's coming. [24:00] @Miyuki     If we can get momentum on our     side, we can turn the game around. [24:05] _Coach     You know, Tesshin, [24:07] _Coach     if you only look up,     you're bound to stumble. [24:11] @Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time [24:14] @Okumura     "Get Back." [24:15] @Okumura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 48 - Get Back Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @int_Sawamura     Just hang back and watch, Furuya. [00:08] @int_Sawamura     I'll make sure you get to pitch     in the fourth round in two days. [00:11] @Sawamura     I'm told the temperature will     rise throughout the day! [00:15] Asada     Here it comes! [00:16] @Sawamura     However, it won't be any hotter     than our team already is! [00:19] @Sawamura     We wholly devoted ourselves     to baseball every day! [00:23] @Sawamura     We are Seido, and everything begins today! [00:25] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [00:28] @Sawamura     so please back me up! [00:32] _Umpire     Ball four! [00:33] _Player     Yeah! [00:34] _Fan     Man, a walk! [00:36] _Fan     The batter didn't do anything! [00:39] int_Coach     You can ignore the changeups,     cutters, and breaking balls. [00:43] int_Coach     Wait for that one pitch. [00:46] int_Coach     The inside fastball. [00:48] int_Coach     If you can hit that pitch, we can     crush them right here and now. [01:07] @Sawamura     Haruichi! [01:09] Announcer     Forced out at second! [01:11] Announcer     Second baseman Kominato     makes an incredible play! [01:14] Announcer     But the third-base runner has made it home,     giving Yura Sogo their second run! [01:19] @Kominato     Eijun-kun, we've got our first out! [01:22] @Sawamura     Haruichi-senpai, you are indeed great! [01:25] @Kominato     You're being ridiculous. Are you     still about to have a breakdown? [01:28] Owada     Yura Sogo scored a second run, but they     did a great job of getting that out. [01:32] Mine     Yeah, and it helps that they     made the out at second. [01:36] @Miyuki     Not bad. [01:37] @Sawamura     He still hit it! [01:41] @int_Miyuki     Now that I think of it, [01:43] @int_Miyuki     it seemed like the batter     was waiting for that pitch. [01:47] @int_Miyuki     Yura Sogo really is not to be taken lightly. [03:24] Announcer     It's the bottom of the first,     and Yura Sogo has an early two-run lead. [03:28] Announcer     There is one out with a runner on first. [03:29] Announcer     Their fifth batter, Ichikura, is up to bat. [03:32] Announcer     He is also showing bunt! [03:34] Ota     Is it another fake bunt? [03:36] Ota     They might try for a hit and run! [03:39] @Ochiai     Was Coach Sakaki always such a small ball guy? [03:44] Ota     H-He was known for his assertiveness     and preference for power hitting. [03:48] @Ochiai     Indeed. [03:52] @int_Ochiai     We were expecting that second run, [03:55] @int_Ochiai     but the more pressing concern     is Sawamura's condition. [03:58] @int_Ochiai     The summer tournament     is single elimination. [04:02] @int_Ochiai     There are no second chances. [04:04] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Coach Kataoka. [04:06] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     If we give up any more runs,     the game could get out of our reach. [04:14] @int_Ochiai     A mistimed judgment means failure. [04:22] _Umpire     Foul! [04:28] _Fan     It's on the ground! [04:31] @Miyuki     Sawamura, first! [04:33] @Miyuki     First! [04:37] Announcer     The sacrifice bunt succeeds! [04:39] Announcer     Yura Sogo now has two outs     and a runner on second! [04:42] Owada     He hit a bunt with two strikes. [04:44] Mine     He was very calm about it. [04:46] Announcer     Sixth batter Mannami is up! [04:49] Mine     This batter can go deep. [04:52] Announcer     The outfielders are moving in slightly. [04:54] Announcer     They don't want the     runner to make it home! [04:56] Owada     They're playing in. [04:58] Mine     Seido doesn't want to allow another run. [05:03] @int_Miyuki     Your pitches are getting stronger. [05:06] @int_Miyuki     Let's stop their momentum. [05:09] _Coach     It's all set up for you, Mannami. [05:13] _Coach     Swing away! [05:33] Announcer     He's out! [05:35] Announcer     A grounder off a changeup     gets the third out! [05:38] @Sawamura     Yoh-chan! [05:40] @Sawamura     Thank you, Yoh-chan! [05:41] @Sawamura     Thanks, Yoh-chan! [05:43] @Kuramochi     You're seriously freaking out. [05:46] Watanabe     Sawamura, it's still the first inning! [05:48] Seki     Change gears! [05:50] @Sawamura     Thank you! [05:52] @int_Miyuki     We weren't able to get him off-balance. [05:55] @int_Miyuki     They were waiting for that changeup. [05:59] @Sawamura     Okumura! [06:00] @Okumura     I'm over here! [06:02] @Sawamura     Sorry for interrupting! [06:04] @Sawamura     I need your help, Young Yui! [06:07] @Sawamura     You won't need your protector!     Just come with me! [06:10] @Sawamura     Something doesn't feel right today. [06:12] @Sawamura     I need to shake it off somehow. [06:17] @Yui     Okay, I'll do what I can! [06:19] @Sawamura     Thanks! [06:21] @Kataoka     Sawamura! [06:23] @Kataoka     Make sure to stay hydrated. [06:25] @Kataoka     It's about to heat up! [06:31] @Miyuki     His pitches are getting faster, [06:33] @Miyuki     but nowhere near where he was. [06:36] Owada     Yura Sogo's starting pitcher... [06:38] Owada     is third-year southpaw Kitakata-kun. [06:42] Owada     He didn't pitch in the     first or second rounds, [06:44] Owada     so Seido may not have     been anticipating him. [06:49] Mine     There's also their ace, Higashiyama-kun,     and #12, Osu-kun. [06:54] Mine     They're trying to prevent Seido     from adjusting to any one pitcher. [07:08] Announcer     Bottom of the first inning,     Seido High School is up to bat. [07:12] Announcer     Batting first, shortstop Kuramochi-kun. [07:22] @int_Kuramochi     Sawamura... [07:24] @int_Kuramochi     How many runs will it take     to get you to relax? [07:28] @int_Kuramochi     We'll get things going! [07:33] @int_Kuramochi     Pitch the way you always do! [07:37] Announcer     Hit to right-center field! [07:42] _Player     Throw to third! [07:48] Announcer     He makes it to third base     without slowing down! [07:51] Announcer     Those are the incredible legs of Seido's     leadoff man, Yohichi Kuramochi! [07:58] Announcer     Next up is the second batter, Kominato! [08:03] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     There's their ace Higashiyama,     and their starter, Osu. [08:07] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     I suspect they'll start with Osu,     like they've been doing... [08:10] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     But there's one more     pitcher I've got my eye on. [08:14] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     He's a southpaw who didn't pitch     in the first or second rounds, [08:17] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     but still spent a lot of time in the bullpen. [08:20] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     He's #18, third-year Kitakata. [08:24] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     There is a non-zero chance that they'll     start this pitcher against us. [08:29] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     You were filming the bullpen? [08:32] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     Just in case. [08:33] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     His pitching looked good. [08:35] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     Good work, Nabe-chan! [08:36] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Yeah, nothing gets by him! [08:42] @int_Kominato     Don't worry, Eijun-kun. [08:45] @int_Kominato     We've got your back. [08:50] @int_Kominato     Two runs is nothing! [08:55] Announcer     It's over the shortstop's head! [08:57] Announcer     The third-base runner scores easily! [08:59] Announcer     And Kominato makes it to second! [09:02] Announcer     Two extra-base hits from the first two batters     have scored a run for Seido High School! SIGN    Yura SIGN    Seido [09:12] _Umpire     Ball four! [09:14] _Fan     Now there are runners on first and third. [09:16] _Fan     They clearly avoided challenging him. [09:22] Announcer     A messenger from the Yura Sogo dugout      is approaching the mound. [09:25] _Fan     Both teams have sent messengers from     the dugout in the first inning. [09:30] _Fan     It goes to show how important     this stage of the game is. [09:34] _Player     Go ahead and let loose! [09:35] _Player     Yeah! [09:36] _Player     Let loose and looser! [09:38] _Player     That might be too loose. SIGN    Yura SIGN    Seido [09:40] Announcer     Seido High School has taken back one run, [09:42] Announcer     and has runners on first and third. [09:45] Announcer     Up to bat is the fifth batter, Maezono. [09:47] Announcer     Can he tie the game? [09:58] _Umpire     Strike! [10:00] _Coach     Good, you're swinging your arm through. [10:04] @Ochiai     A curveball with a sharp vertical break. [10:07] @Ochiai     That must be his most reliable pitch. [10:11] @Ochiai     Kuramochi and Kominato managed to score,     but we need to press for more. [10:20] _Umpire     Strike two! [10:22] int_Maezono     Another outside pitch. [10:25] _Coach     The batter's hesitating. [10:28] _Coach     You can take him out. [10:31] int_Maezono     Two curveballs in a row. [10:33] int_Maezono     What will he throw next? [10:37] _Fan     Three in a row! [10:42] Announcer     A sharp hit goes right     to the second baseman! [10:44] Announcer     The runners stay put, and it's two outs! [10:47] _Player     Yeah! [10:48] _Coach     The trajectory was good which     is why it flew right to him. [10:53] _Coach     Kitakata, you have nothing to fear. [10:56] Announcer     Batting sixth, center fielder, Tojo-kun. [11:00] _Player     Two outs! [11:01] _Player     Two outs! [11:02] _Player     Let's finish the inning! [11:04] _Player     Kitakata, go get 'em! [11:06] _Player     Let loose! [11:07] Owada     The Yura Sogo players are     calling to each other. [11:10] Mine     Yeah, that out was crucial. [11:14] int_Tojo     I'll keep the momentum going. [11:17] _Player     One more... [11:19] _Coach     I like that look in your eye. [11:22] int_Coach     I'm not sure when it happened... [11:26] int_Coach     I've been able to read the thoughts     of both teams on the field, [11:31] int_Coach     as if they were a book in my hands. [11:35] int_Coach     They're all trying their hardest,     so it shows in their behavior, [11:41] int_Coach     their actions, [11:43] int_Coach     and the expressions on their faces. [11:49] Announcer     It's caught! [11:51] Announcer     A fly ball to left field makes three outs! [11:53] Announcer     Starting pitcher Kitakata was running into     trouble, but held the offense to one run! [11:57] _Player     Nice pitch, Kitakata! [11:59] _Player     Nice pitch! [11:59] _Player     You came through in a pinch! [12:01] int_Coach     They do their utmost to fulfill     the decisions I make. [12:08] _Coach     You made it through. [12:11] int_Coach     I'm truly enjoying baseball     with this team, Tesshin. [12:23] @Kataoka     That's just how the inning ended! [12:25] @Kataoka     Change gears and get the next one! [12:27] _All     Yes, sir! [12:28] Kawakami     Take it easy, Sawamura. [12:30] Kawakami     I can swap in for you anytime. [12:32] @Sawamura     Nori-san! [12:33] @Okumura     Try to be more loose and pathetic. [12:38] @Kataoka     Sawamura! [12:41] @Kataoka     You've got this. [12:53] @Miyuki     Okay, let's go! [12:55] @Sawamura     Yeah! SIGN    One week ago [13:01] (Flashback) fb_Player     One more! [13:02] (Flashback) fb_Player     Bring it! [13:06] (Flashback) fb_Yamaguchi     Nabe's got it! [13:07] (Flashback) fb_Higasa     Catch it! [13:24] (Flashback) fb_Watanabe     Thank you! [13:38] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     Only Seki and Mimura are left. [13:41] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     With the starters picking up the loose balls, [13:44] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     this retirement fielding practice will     continue until everyone is satisfied. [13:49] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     A parting gift for players who     didn't make the roster. [13:53] (Flashback) @fb_Ochiai     The coach is indeed a conscientious person. [13:58] (Flashback) @fb_Seto     Wow... [14:01] (Flashback) fb_Mimura     I'm not done yet! [14:02] (Flashback) fb_Seki     This isn't nearly enough! [14:04] (Flashback) fb_Mimura     We can still run! [14:07] (Flashback) fb_Seki     Bring it! [14:17] (Flashback) fbbg_Seki     Bring it! [14:18] (Flashback) fbbg_Mimura     More! [14:21] @int_Sawamura     The time we've spent together... [14:25] @int_Sawamura     The pride of the third-years... [14:32] @int_Sawamura     and their emotions are all     with me on the mound. [14:39] @int_Sawamura     This is for all those who     can't be on this field! [14:46] @int_Sawamura     I'm pitching for them, too! [14:55] Mimura     Yeah! [14:56] Seki     Nice pitch, Sawamura! [14:58] Kawashima     That's two outs! [15:01] @int_Miyuki     They were trying for a run-and-hit.     They really are thorough. [15:06] @int_Miyuki     The eighth batter hit because the     changeup couldn't finish him off. [15:11] @int_Miyuki     Their coach is making a     sign for every pitch. [15:13] @int_Miyuki     He's anticipating my calls. [15:17] @int_Miyuki     In that case... [15:18] @int_Miyuki     We'll go with something they can't     hit even they know it's coming! [15:34] Announcer     A grounder is fielded by the     third baseman for the third out! [15:37] Announcer     Sawamura held them scoreless this inning! [15:39] @Sawamura     Yeah! [15:40] @Sawamura     Kanemaru! [15:42] @Kanemaru     Wamura! [15:43] int_Coach     Oh, you changed your strategy. [15:48] int_Coach     It must be hard to control     a pitcher who's that worked up. [15:55] _Coach     Kitakata, I need three more outs! [15:58] _Player     Yes, sir! [15:59] _Coach     Higashiyama and Osu, I hope you're ready. [16:02] _All     Yes, sir! [16:03] int_Coach     We will continue to take the     initiative to stay ahead. [16:07] int_Coach     We have to get as big a lead as possible     before their pitcher fully recovers. SIGN    Yura SIGN    Seido [16:17] @Sawamura     There! [16:21] Announcer     An odd dribble! That's an interesting hit! [16:25] @int_Sawamura     I'll get on base and     create a chance to score! [16:29] @int_Sawamura     The team will... [16:35] _Umpire     Out! [16:36] Announcer     Ace Sawamura slides head-first     into first base! [16:39] _Fan     Is he crazy? [16:41] _Fan     I can't believe the     pitcher would do that! [16:43] _Fan     I love players like that! [16:45] _Fan     They're what makes high     school baseball great! [16:46] _Fan     That could have gone wrong. [16:47] _Fan     He didn't need to do that. [16:49] _Fan     What if he was injured? [16:53] _Coach     How reckless. [16:56] Kishima     Sawamura, that... [16:58] @Sawamura     I'm sorry I couldn't get on base. [17:05] @Kuramochi     Idiot. [17:07] @Yui     Sawamura-senpai, please relax as you prepare. [17:13] @int_Ochiai     The problem isn't about     how hard he's trying. [17:18] @int_Ochiai     It's that he isn't making     rational decisions. [17:26] @int_Miyuki     The batters were able to make contact     with his improved cutters last inning. [17:30] @int_Miyuki     It shows how much his     fastballs are lagging. [17:36] @int_Miyuki     If he can't get it together... [17:41] Announcer     Near left field! SIGN    Yura SIGN    Seido [17:45] _Fan     They managed to get through the third inning. [17:47] _Fan     It was messy with the leadoff batter getting     a hit and walking the cleanup, though. [17:53] _Fan     You really need to collect     yourself, Sawamura. [17:59] Announcer     It's the bottom of the third inning,     and Yura Sogo is swapping pitchers. [18:03] Announcer     #1, Higashiyama, is replacing     starting pitcher Kitakata. [18:09] _Fan     They're switching pitchers after     once through the batting order. [18:12] _Fan     And they brought in their ace. [18:14] _Fan     Coach Sakaki's always the one     making the first move. [18:18] _Player     In the third inning? [18:20] _Player     We'll see how their relay holds up. [18:22] _Player     Seido's not just going to let them win. SIGN    Hachiya Oji Captain      Masaki Kawabata [18:25] _Player     Neither team wants to give any ground. [18:36] Watanabe     Higashiyama, Yura Sogo's ace,     uses fastballs to pressure batters. [18:43] Watanabe     He had a lot of strikeouts last game,     so they must be pretty fast... [18:49] Watanabe     But I think our batters can hit them! [18:56] _Umpire     Strike! [18:58] @Yui     The first pitch was a slider? [19:02] _Umpire     Strike two! [19:03] Watanabe     Two strikes from two sliders? [19:06] Watanabe     He didn't pitch like     that in the other games. [19:09] @int_Kuramochi     Damn it. [19:16] _Player     Yeah! [19:22] _Umpire     Out! [19:27] Announcer     It's caught! [19:29] Announcer     That's three outs! [19:31] Announcer     Ace Higashiyama sits down the side in order! [19:35] Announcer     The pitcher relay hits its mark, [19:36] Announcer     and the Yura Sogo bench goes wild! [19:51] @Kuramochi     They knew we'd be trying     to hit his fastballs. [19:55] @Kominato     They might have been setting us up     with their first two games. [20:00] @Miyuki     But we're still making contact. [20:02] @Miyuki     We need to keep our cool and not     let them control the pace. [20:06] Maezono     Time to switch gears! [20:08] Maezono     Just do what you need to,     and we'll have another chance! [20:11] _All     Yeah! [20:12] @Miyuki     Sawamura, we'll hold off on the     changeups again this inning. [20:16] @Miyuki     We'll pitch to contact with     the improved cutters and two-seamers. [20:22] @Miyuki     If we can get momentum on our side,     we can turn the game around. [20:27] @Miyuki     We just need that momentum. [20:38] _Umpire     Ball four! [20:40] Announcer     After getting one out, Sawamura     walks eighth batter Higashiyama! [20:46] Announcer     It's his fourth walk of the game! [20:50] Owada     Sawamura-kun doesn't usually     walk this many batters. [20:56] Mine     He tensed up, [20:58] Mine     possibly after watching     Higashiyama-kun, since he's their ace. [21:02] @Sawamura     What am I doing? [21:06] Announcer     The Seido bench is calling for a timeout. [21:08] _Fan     They're breaking things up. [21:10] _Fan     He just can't get into a rhythm. [21:12] _Fan     If the defense is falling apart,     it'll put pressure on the lineup. [21:14] _Fan     He's tensing up and can't     pitch like he's supposed to. [21:17] _Fan     That's how powerhouse     schools end up losing! [21:20] int_Coach     But you've still got only     Kawakami in the bullpen. [21:25] int_Coach     Furuya isn't even warming up. [21:29] int_Coach     You sure about that, Tesshin? [21:31] int_Coach     If you keep looking up, [21:33] int_Coach     I'll pull the rug out from under your feet. [21:44] _Fan     What? For real? [21:48] _Fan     They're changing pitchers? [21:49] _Fan     Now?! [21:51] _Fan     Coach Kataoka! [21:53] _Fan     H-He's cutting him off? [21:59] _Fan     It's still the fourth inning! [22:00] _Fan     He's the ace! [22:16] @Sawamura     "Get Back." [23:48] _Coach     Tesshin's made his move. [23:51] _Coach     It doesn't matter if it's just      for one play, or even one pitch. [23:54] _Coach     Put everything you've built up into it! [23:57] _Coach     This is the part where     a ball game gets interesting! [24:01] @Sawamura     We're just getting started!     Don't think you've shown everything we've got! [24:04] @Sawamura     Seido baseball is so much more! [24:06] ---     Thanks. Listen, we're third-years. [24:09] ---     We're prepared for the worst. [24:11] @Miyuki     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Miyuki     "Seido Goes All-Out." SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "Seido Goes All Out" [24:16] @Miyuki     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Illustration / Yuji Terajima 49 - Seido Goes All Out Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:10] _Umpire     Ball four! [00:12] Announcer     After getting one out,     Sawamura walks eighth batter Higashiyama! [00:18] Announcer     It's his fourth walk of the game! [00:22] Owada     Sawamura-kun doesn't usually     walk this many batters. [00:28] Mine     He tensed up, [00:29] Mine     possibly after watching     Higashiyama-kun, since he's their ace. [00:34] @Sawamura     What am I doing? [00:36] _Fan     He just can't get into a rhythm. [00:38] _Fan     If the defense is falling apart,     it'll put pressure on the lineup. [00:41] _Fan     He's tensing up and can't     pitch like he's supposed to. [00:44] _Fan     That's how powerhouse     schools end up losing! [00:46] int_Coach     But you've still got only     Kawakami in the bullpen. [00:52] int_Coach     Furuya isn't even warming up. [00:56] int_Coach     You sure about that, Tesshin? [00:58] int_Coach     If you keep looking up, [01:00] int_Coach     I'll pull the rug out from under your feet. [01:06] _Fan     What? For real? [01:10] _Fan     They're changing pitchers? [01:12] _Fan     Now?! [01:14] _Fan     Coach Kataoka! [01:15] _Fan     H-He's cutting him off? [01:21] _Fan     It's still the fourth inning! [01:22] _Fan     He's the ace! [03:10] Kawakami     Sawamura. [03:19] Kawakami     We all feel you. [03:23] Kawakami     Will you let us finish this for you? [03:52] @Sawamura     I put it all in there. [03:59] Seki     Sawamura... [04:01] Asada     Sawamura-senpai... [04:07] @Kataoka     I didn't want to give them     any more openings. [04:15] @Kataoka     Let's let them finish this game. [04:30] @Sawamura     Hey, you weren't ready to go in at all. [04:33] @Furuya     Yeah, you blew up sooner than I expected. [04:36] @Furuya     I'll warm up soon. [04:40] @Yui     Sawamura-senpai, I'll help you cool down. [04:46] @Sawamura     Yeah, thanks. [04:49] @Sawamura     Just as soon as this inning's over. [04:58] @Sawamura     The real game starts now! [05:02] @Sawamura     Seido's a better baseball team than this! [05:07] @Sawamura     No one's slowing you down now! [05:10] @Sawamura     No more holding back! [05:12] @Sawamura     Go ahead and run wild! [05:17] @Miyuki     His pitches were lacking in speed, [05:19] @Miyuki     but he puts it all on himself. [05:22] @Sawamura     Let's make some noise! [05:26] Kawakami     Yeah. [05:28] @Miyuki     I wanted to do more for him. [05:32] Kawakami     Yeah. [05:35] int_Coach     I thought you'd keep     him in a little longer. [05:38] int_Coach     You're making a move, Tesshin. [05:42] int_Coach     Did you switch pitchers     because you were scared? [05:46] int_Coach     Or was it a resolute decision? [05:50] int_Coach     Either way, this is our chance to attack! [05:57] int_Coach     If we can break him,     it will deal a blow to your team. [06:05] @int_Miyuki     It's their pitcher at the plate,     so I don't think they'll try anything. [06:09] @int_Miyuki     I'll take care of the runner. [06:11] @int_Miyuki     You focus on the batter, Nori. [06:16] @Sawamura     Stay sharp, Nori-senpai!     They swing at the first pitch! [06:21] int_Kawakami     Sawamura... [06:24] _Sign     E     n     e     r     g     y [06:28] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     I put it all in there. [06:31] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     Go get 'em, Sawamura. [06:34] int_Kawakami     Thanks. [06:36] int_Kawakami     We're third-years... [06:43] _Umpire     Strike! [06:47] int_Kawakami     so we're prepared for everything! [06:51] Yamaguchi     Okay! [06:52] Kishima     Nice pitch! [06:53] bg_Maezono     Nice pitch! [06:54] @Kuramochi     Go get 'em, Nori! [06:56] @Kominato     Nori-senpai! [06:57] int_Coach     Well, I wasn't expecting that     from his first pitch. [07:02] int_Coach     Making a right-handed batter recognize     an outside slider is just cruel. [07:08] int_Coach     I'll bet that smart-aleck catcher     will call for an inside pitch next [07:12] int_Coach     to show that they can use all the corners. [07:16] int_Coach     Hit that pitch! [07:22] int_Player     A-An inside slider! [07:25] int_Coach     Th-Through the front door?! [07:29] _Umpire     Out! [07:30] Kawakami     Yeah! SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [07:40] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [07:42] Announcer     Swing and a miss, strike three! [07:44] Announcer     After ninth batter Okuyoshi-kun's     pop fly to second, [07:47] Announcer     first batter Momose strikes out on a sinker! [07:50] Announcer     The relief pitcher has totally     shut down Yura Sogo! [07:54] Announcer     This is Kawakami and Miyuki's     third-year battery! [08:00] @Sawamura     Let's go, Young Yui. [08:03] @Yui     Yes, sir! [08:06] @int_Yui     He waited to see how the     senior player pitched. [08:11] _Fan     Nori! [08:12] _Fan     Nice pitch! [08:13] _Fan     Nori-senpai! [08:14] Owada     That front-door slider      that breaks into the strike zone... [08:19] Owada     Kawakami-kun's been throwing that     against righties since the fall. [08:22] Mine     Yeah, and he uses outside fastballs and     sinkers against left-handed batters. [08:28] Mine     Seido wants to seize the momentum from Yura. [08:32] Mine     He performed his role admirably. [08:36] Owada     Miyuki-kun was clearly making     bold calls to keep them at bay. [08:42] Mine     But still, the fact remains that     the dugout was forced to make a change. [08:48] Mine     How will the rest of the game play out? [08:52] Higashiyama     They've got some depth.     That was the relief pitcher, eh? [08:56] _Coach     Higashiyama. [08:58] _Coach     It worked out last inning, but keep     your slider out of the strike zone. [09:04] _Coach     Just make them remember that     you can still throw it. [09:09] Higashiyama     Yes, sir! SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [09:11] Announcer     Bottom of the fourth inning. [09:12] Announcer     Seido High School is up to bat. [09:16] Announcer     Batting fourth, catcher Miyuki-kun. [09:37] int_Higashiyama     He's got quite a presence. [09:45] _Umpire     Ball! [09:49] _Fan     His first pitch was a slider. [09:51] _Fan     They avoided challenging him last time. [09:53] _Fan     There are no runners. How will they attack? [09:56] int_Coach     I don't like how he watched that go by. [09:59] int_Coach     Don't push yourself. Stay alert. [10:03] int_Coach     Give him a meatball, and he'll devour it. [10:07] int_Player     Outside, on the black. [10:14] int_Higashiyama     Two years ago, I never     imagined I'd be here. [10:19] _Sign     Sasaki's Notes [10:19] _Sign     Others [10:19] _Sign     Eijiro Sasaki [10:19] int_Higashiyama     There was so much to learn and think about. [10:23] (Flashback) fb_Higashiyama     We have to read all of this? [10:25] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Next, we'll work some scenarios! [10:28] int_Higashiyama     The intense daily practices left us exhausted. [10:32] int_Higashiyama     But look how far we've come. [10:35] int_Higashiyama     Seido actually considers us a threat! [10:41] int_Higashiyama     I love it! [10:55] Announcer     It's gone! [10:57] Announcer     The score is even again after     one swing of the cannon! [11:07] Aso     Run! [11:18] (Flashback) fb_Shirasu     He's got a good fastball. [11:21] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     But his slider isn't as sharp. [11:24] (Flashback) @fb_Kuramochi     I think we can adjust to it     even if we have two strikes. [11:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     He wants us to react to their     plays and overthink ourselves. [11:31] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Let the tricky pitches go by and     swing at the ones you can hit. [11:36] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Just play as you always have. [11:38] (Flashback) fb_All     Yes, sir! [11:40] int_Tojo     The last two batters have hit his fastballs. [11:46] int_Tojo     That'll make him nervous! [11:49] Announcer     The slider is hit down the right base line! [11:52] Announcer     Second-base runner Maezono     is rounding third! [11:55] Announcer     Seido High School takes the lead [11:57] Announcer     off sixth batter Tojo's RBI double! [12:00] Kukki     Yes, Tojo-senpai! [12:02] Maezono     Yeah! [12:03] @Kuramochi     Zono! [12:04] Yamaguchi     Nice batting, Zono! [12:05] Higasa     Nice batting! [12:06] Maezono     Yeah, keep it going! [12:09] @Sawamura     That's the cap cannon. [12:11] @Sawamura     One swing and you turned the game around. [12:13] @Sawamura     Nice home run. [12:18] @Miyuki     The ace doesn't carry the team by himself. [12:32] _Sign     Thock [12:47] Announcer     Shortstop Ichikura fields it,     but can't get a throw off! [12:52] _Fan     Next up is the ninth batter, Kawakami. [12:54] _Fan     Will they try for a squeeze play? [12:56] _Fan     That'd be obvious. [12:57] _Fan     They'll be ready for it. [12:59] _Fan     It would really suck if it fails. [13:02] _Fan     It would halt their momentum. [13:05] int_Coach     Being overcautious and throwing     balls will give them more options. [13:12] int_Coach     Ignore the first-base runner. [13:14] int_Coach     Keep your eye on the third-base runner. [13:18] Announcer     It's one out with runners on first and     third in the bottom of the fourth. [13:21] Announcer     Up to bat is ninth batter Kawakami! [13:24] Announcer     How will Seido attack... [13:26] Announcer     and how will Yura Sogo stop them? [13:29] Announcer     The runner takes off from first! [13:33] Announcer     The first pitch is an inside fastball. Foul! [13:37] Owada     A hit-and-run? He swung at it. [13:40] Mine     Yeah. Higashiyama-kun is throwing     his reliable fastballs now. [13:46] _Player     The first-base runner goes     to prevent a double play, [13:49] _Player     and the third-base runner     goes on a grounder? [13:52] Announcer     Here's the second pitch! [13:57] _Umpire     Ball! [13:58] _Fan     A fake bunt. [13:59] _Fan     Seido sure knows how to throw him off. [14:02] _Coach     What an obvious strategy. [14:04] int_Coach     Should we throw a ball? [14:07] _Coach     A squeeze play would     be more to our advantage. [14:12] int_Coach     No, don't lose focus. [14:15] int_Coach     We don't want them to get ahead in the count. [14:22] int_Coach     Squeeze or hit,     we'll throw to the strike zone! [14:27] int_Coach     We just need a foul ball or a strike. [14:30] Announcer     The first-base runner is off! [14:31] int_Higashiyama     Run all you like! [14:36] Announcer     It takes a bounce! [14:38] Announcer     The third-base runner immediately scores! [14:41] Announcer     Seido's aggressive strategy succeeds,     and they score their third run of the inning! SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [14:46] _Player     Did you see that? [14:48] _Player     Their ninth batter bounced that     inside pitch to the right. [14:52] _Player     The third-base runner had a good start. [14:55] _Player     What kind of practices do they have? [15:01] _Player     Let's get ready. [15:02] _Player     This game might be over     sooner than we thought. SIGN    Top of the Sixth SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [15:34] Kawakami     Yeah! [15:37] Announcer     Yura Sogo managed to get a runner on base, [15:40] Announcer     but was unable to follow through and score! [15:42] Announcer     Third-year relief pitcher Kawakami     isn't giving them any openings! [15:46] Maezono     Nice pitch, Nori! You're on a roll! [15:49] @Kanemaru     That was great, Nori-senpai! [15:51] @Okumura     Let's head back to the bench. [15:53] Kaneda     Yeah. [15:55] @Yui     Furuya-san, we should go, too. [15:56] @Furuya     It's warming up. [15:58] @Yui     You're starting in two days! [16:00] @Sawamura     Nice pitching, Nori-senpai! [16:02] Kawakami     Thanks. [16:03] Kawakami     The middle of their order has sharp swings. [16:06] @Sawamura     Yeah, you really don't want anyone on     base when their cleanup is batting. [16:11] Kawakami     You never know what they're going to try. [16:18] Kawakami     Okay! [16:20] @Kuramochi     Nori, they've switched pitchers. [16:24] Kawakami     You're right. [16:25] @Kuramochi     It's #12, second-year Osu. [16:29] Kawakami     They've brought out all their pitchers. [16:31] Shirasu     He mainly throws fastballs,     as well as forkballs. [16:33] @Kominato     His fastballs aren't as good     as their ace's, though. [16:36] Maezono     If we can get some hits off him,     they'll be out of options! [16:40] Higasa     Four more innings! [16:42] Yamaguchi     Let's close it out! [16:43] @Kanemaru     Nori-senpai! [16:44] Yamaguchi     Get out there and swing, Nori! [16:51] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     The ace doesn't carry the team by himself. [17:00] @int_Sawamura     Damn it. [17:04] @int_Sawamura     I wish I could do this game over. [17:22] Narrator     After a hit and a stolen base,     Kuramochi reached second. [17:26] Narrator     Then Kominato got an RBI hit     in front of the center fielder. [17:30] Narrator     On the third pitch on a 1–1 count, [17:32] Narrator     a hit-and-run put runners on first and third. [17:36] Narrator     Cleanup Miyuki's sacrifice fly     extended Seido's lead to six runs. [17:42] _Player     Okay, nice pitching! [17:44] _Player     Let's get the runs back, one at a time! [17:46] _Coach     What are you all so happy about?     Their lead is increasing. [17:51] _Player     Well, their batters and fielders     aren't giving us any openings. [17:56] _Player     Honestly, they're incredible. [17:58] _Player     I can see what you were trying to do, Coach. [18:01] _Player     It's easy to see from Seido's plays. [18:04] Higashiyama     I feel like watching them is     going to help us improve. [18:07] _Player     Though we hate to admit it. [18:11] _Player     We're sorry! [18:13] _Player     It's too late for that to do any good. [18:15] _Player     I want to go read the     Sasaki's Notebooks again. [18:18] _Player     Me, too! [18:19] _Player     We're still playing a game!     You can do that later! [18:21] _Player     I've got mine! [18:22] _Player     You brought it?! [18:24] _Player     Yeah, doesn't everyone? [18:26] _Coach     Listen up. [18:29] _Coach     It's not too late. [18:31] _Coach     You can start now. [18:38] _Coach     One play or one pitch is enough! [18:42] _Coach     Go show them what you've got! [18:45] _Coach     This is what makes baseball fun! [18:49] _All     Yes, sir! SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [18:53] Narrator     In the bottom of the seventh inning, [18:57] Narrator     it was this player's bat     that finished the game off. [19:08] Announcer     Seventh batter Yuki's two-run     home run scores their tenth run! SIGN    Yura Sogo SIGN    Seido [19:15] Announcer     The game is called in the seventh inning! [19:16] Announcer     Seido High School advances     to the fourth round! [19:28] _All     Thank you! SIGN    East and West Tokyo Qualifiers, Round 3     Seido 10 – 2 Yura Sogo     (Called in seventh inning) [19:35] _Player     Thank you. [19:36] _Player     I'm glad I got to play my last baseball     game against a team like Seido. [19:42] Maezono     What're you talking about? [19:44] Maezono     We were really sweating     in the early innings! [19:46] @Kuramochi     You put up a good fight. [19:48] @Miyuki     By the way, did you know what     calls I was going to make? [19:52] _Player     It's amazing, right? [19:54] _Player     Our coach is a monster of baseball. [19:56] @Miyuki     Seriously? [19:57] _Player     But in the second half, we couldn't     hit even when we knew what was coming. [20:01] _Player     Go beat Inashiro and play     at Koshien Stadium! [20:03] Maezono     Yeah! [20:04] @Sawamura     Thank you for your three years of baseball! [20:07] @Okumura     What are you doing? [20:09] Owada     Yura was controlling the     game in the early innings, [20:12] Owada     but Seido was unfazed. [20:15] Mine     It was their first game and     their ace's first start. [20:19] Mine     We'll see how Sawamura-kun     grows from this experience. [20:23] Owada     Yes, and Furuya-kun hasn't pitched yet. [20:27] Owada     This was just the first step. [20:29] Owada     Yakushi, Inashiro, Ichidai Third High,     and now Seido are all off to strong starts. [20:42] _Coach     Well, you got us. [20:44] _Coach     Your team really showed     their potential at the end. [20:47] @Kataoka     Yes, the team maintained their     composure and fought well. [20:51] _Coach     I thought you would leave the starting pitcher     in longer since Furuya wasn't in the bullpen. [20:58] _Coach     You made a good call. [21:00] @Kataoka     Sawamura is our ace, so I wanted     to switch him out at a good time. [21:06] @Kataoka     But we had another pitcher warming up     since the first inning. [21:09] @Kataoka     The third-years led the team today. [21:14] _Coach     Instead of being controlled from the dugout, [21:17] _Coach     the players come up with plays on their own. [21:21] _Coach     A truly strong team is filled      with players like that. [21:27] _Coach     You've built a good team, Tesshin. [21:38] _Coach     See you around. [21:39] _Coach     This old soldier's going to start over. [21:54] _Coach     Oh, I almost forgot. [21:56] _Coach     That starting pitcher... SIGN    "Seido Goes All Out" [22:16] @Sawamura     "Seido Goes All Out." [23:53] @Okumura     Even your sneezes are excessively loud. [23:56] @Furuya     You probably won't have the chance tomorrow,     so pitch as much as you want today. [24:00] @Sawamura     Huh? What was that? [24:01] @Sawamura     I'm going to be in top shape     so I'm ready to go in! [24:04] @Furuya     You'll get your chance. [24:05] @Furuya     I'll make sure you get another chance. [24:07] @Okumura     Let me know of anything I     can do to help at any time. [24:11] @Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:14] @Sawamura     “FIRE AGE.” SIGN    Next Time [24:15] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 50 - FIRE AGE Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Yura SIGN    Seido [00:05] Announcer     The game is called in the seventh inning! [00:07] Announcer     Seido High School advances     to the fourth round! [00:13] All     Thank you! SIGN    West Tokyo Qualifiers, Round 3     Seido 10 – 2 Yura Sogo     (Called in seventh inning) [00:19] _Player     Thank you. [00:21] _Player     I'm glad I got to play my last baseball     game against a team like Seido. [00:26] Maezono     What're you talking about? [00:28] Maezono     We were really sweating     in the early innings! [00:30] @Kuramochi     You put up a good fight. [00:32] _Player     Go beat Inashiro and play     at Koshien Stadium! [00:34] Maezono     Yeah! [00:35] @Sawamura     Thank you for your three years of baseball! [00:38] @Okumura     What are you doing? [00:40] Owada     Yura was controlling the game     in the early innings, [00:43] Owada     but Seido was unfazed. [00:46] Mine     It was their first game and     their ace's first start. [00:50] Mine     We'll see how Sawamura-kun     grows from this experience. [00:54] Owada     Yes, and Furuya-kun hasn't pitched yet. [00:58] Owada     This was just the first step. [01:00] Owada     Yakushi, Inashiro, Ichidai Third High,     and now Seido are all off to strong starts. [01:06] _Coach     Well, you got us. [01:08] _Coach     Your team really showed     their potential at the end. [01:12] @Kataoka     Yes, the team maintained their     composure and fought well. [01:15] _Coach     I thought you would leave the starting pitcher     in longer since Furuya wasn't in the bullpen. [01:22] _Coach     You made a good call. [01:24] @Kataoka     Sawamura is our ace, so I wanted     to switch him out at a good time. [01:30] @Kataoka     But we had another pitcher warming up     since the first inning. [01:33] @Kataoka     The third-years led the team today. [01:38] _Coach     Instead of being controlled     from the dugout, [01:41] _Coach     the players come up with     plays on their own. [01:44] _Coach     A truly strong team is filled      with players like that. [01:51] _Coach     You've built a good team, Tesshin. [02:01] _Coach     See you around. [02:03] _Coach     This old soldier's going to start over. [02:15] _Coach     Oh, I almost forgot. [02:17] _Coach     That starting pitcher... [04:11] @Kanemaru     Whoa. [04:13] Tojo     He threw while getting up     and still got the out! [04:16] @Kanemaru     That was from the outfield! [04:18] Shirasu     That's Hachiya Oji's captain, [04:20] Shirasu     second baseman Masanori Kawabata. [04:25] Ono     Sosei's Nara and Hachiya Oji's Kawabata... [04:28] Ono     They're known as the top     two fielders in Tokyo. [04:33] @Miyuki     They can both throw the ball     the moment after they grab it. [04:37] Maezono     They were on the Tokyo team, right? [04:43] @Kuramochi     Don't sweat it. [04:45] @Kuramochi     They've got nothing on you, Haruichi. [04:48] @Kuramochi     You can show them who the best     second baseman in Tokyo is when we play. [04:56] @Kuramochi     The best shortstop is, of course... [05:01] @Kominato     Yes, sir. [05:02] @Kominato     We want to be the best     middle infielders in Japan, after all. [05:09] Watanabe     Their first, second, and third batters     are all lefties and very fast runners. SIGN    Toyonishiki SIGN    Hachiya Oji [05:15] Watanabe     They've revamped their batting     order since the fall. [05:18] Watanabe     Some of the batters who are now lower in     the order used to be part of the cleanup. [05:22] Watanabe     I think it's made their     lineup more powerful. [05:25] @Miyuki     They used to win with their defense. [05:28] @Miyuki     So you're saying they beefed up     their offense during the off-season. [05:33] Watanabe     Don't forget about their baserunning. [05:36] @Miyuki     Right. They'll be our next opponent. [05:38] @Miyuki     Get a good look, Furuya. [05:44] @Okumura     You pitched a lot better in the Seiho game. [05:49] @Okumura     Was it the pressure of the first game? [05:54] @Sawamura     How long have you been there?! [05:56] @Okumura     The whole time. [05:57] @Sawamura     Don't sneak up behind me!     You scared me half to death! [06:05] @Sawamura     I'm not entirely sure, [06:08] @Sawamura     but maybe I was unknowingly trying too hard     to go beyond how I usually pitch. [06:16] @Sawamura     What made me push so hard? [06:20] @Sawamura     The whole team is trying to win. [06:24] @Sawamura     The way I was pitching,     switching me out was the only thing to do. [06:32] @Okumura     How much did you sleep last night? [06:35] @Sawamura     I woke up really early. [06:37] @Okumura     Did you eat breakfast? [06:39] @Sawamura     Yeah, but not very much. [06:41] @Okumura     Did you hear our voices from the dugout? [06:45] @Sawamura     Yeah... At least, I think I did. [06:48] Tojo     A counseling session? [06:50] @Kanemaru     They actually get along really well, huh? [06:54] @Sawamura     This is the summer tournament. [06:57] @Sawamura     After seeing the Yura players crying, [06:59] @Sawamura     I can't just flippantly say,     "I'll do better next time." [07:11] @Sawamura     But I want my pitching to help the team. [07:16] @Okumura     You can ask me for anything you need. [07:19] @Okumura     I'll work with you anytime. [07:25] @Sawamura     You're more of a husky than a wolf today! [07:28] @Okumura     What does that even mean? [07:32] Aso     Yeah, we won our first game! [07:35] _Sign     Toyonishiki [07:35] _Sign     Miyase First [07:35] _Sign     Hachiya Oji [07:35] _Sign     Machikura Industrial [07:35] _Sign     Akitsu Dai [07:35] Seki     We're playing Hachiya Oji next, yeah! [07:37] Aso     Five more games to make it Koshien Stadium! [07:40] @Kuramochi     How do we break down their defense? [07:42] Maezono     They've got some good batters, too. [07:44] @Kuramochi     I've been seeing them mentioned     more and more lately. [07:48] Ono     Kawabata was in Oji Senior, right? [07:50] Shirasu     They've got some really good facilities. [07:53] @Kuramochi     Hey, Sawamura! Your turn's up! [07:55] @Kuramochi     Quit hogging the TV! [07:57] @Kuramochi     You've watched plenty of game footage! [08:00] @Kuramochi     Watching it again won't change anything! [08:04] @Kuramochi     Where's your emotion?! Your soul's left your body! [08:08] Tojo     The rhythm was off, but his     pitching wasn't that bad. [08:12] @Kanemaru     After the rough start, we held them     scoreless after the first inning. [08:17] _Umpire     Ball four! [08:19] @Okumura     That bothered you. [08:24] @int_Sawamura     Stay calm, no matter what. [08:27] @int_Sawamura     I must remain at peace. [08:31] @Okumura     Just keeping your face calm     isn't good enough. [08:33] @Okumura     Your emotions still leak out. [08:36] @Okumura     Your emotions have always been a loud racket. [08:39] @Okumura     Too much so, I thought. [08:42] @Okumura     I wasn't sure if a pitcher should     be wearing his heart on his sleeve. [08:46] @Sawamura     Did you just call me loud?! [08:46] _Sign     Spirit [08:50] @Okumura     I'm sorry. [08:51] @Miyuki     I don't mind you watching the video     if it'll help you next time. [08:56] @Miyuki     You're the only one who knows what it     felt like, playing your first game as the ace. SIGN    Hmph [09:06] @Sawamura     If there's anything I've seen, it's that     screwing up the first play threw me off! [09:12] @Miyuki     Yeah, you were off. [09:13] @Sawamura     Yeah, completely! [09:15] @Miyuki     Your went completely cat-eyed. [09:17] @Sawamura     And my legs were wobbly! [09:19] @Kuramochi     I'm just glad you're still an idiot. [09:21] @Kominato     You went a little crazy today. [09:24] @Sawamura     You called me an idiot! [09:27] Maezono     If I'd been able to help out sooner... [09:32] Maezono     I'm sorry, Sawamura! It's all my fault! [09:34] @Sawamura     Please don't! Having you     apologize makes me feel worse! [09:38] @Sawamura     Zono-san! [09:39] Watanabe     Sawamura, the coach wants to see you. [09:39] bg_Maezono     I'm sorry! It's all my fault! [09:44] @Ochiai     I see. So we'll be playing Hachiya Oji... [09:48] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Oh, I almost forgot. [09:50] (Flashback) fb_Coach     That starting pitcher... [09:53] (Flashback) fb_Coach     He was a lot like you the first     time you started as the ace. [10:00] (Flashback) fb_Coach     A bundle of nerves going crazy     from the first inning. [10:04] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Giving up walks, throwing wild pitches... [10:09] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Remembering it now? [10:11] (Flashback) fb_Coach     You crashed and burned that game, [10:14] (Flashback) fb_Coach     but your awkward fervor slowly     spread to the rest of the team. [10:19] (Flashback) fb_Coach     They were always there to support you. [10:24] (Flashback) fb_Coach     The team raises the ace,     and the ace makes the team stronger. [10:36] (Flashback) fb_Coach     Help him become a good pitcher. [10:39] @Sawamura     Excuse me! [10:43] @Sawamura     What matter did you wish     to discuss this evening? [10:47] @Sawamura     Whether it's to pick     me up or tear me down, [10:49] @Sawamura     I will listen to whatever you have to say! [10:51] @Sawamura     With a steady mind! [10:54] @Kataoka     We'll be playing Hachiya     Oji the day after tomorrow. [10:57] @Kataoka     Furuya will be starting,     as we decided last night, [11:00] @Kataoka     but I want you warming up during the game. [11:04] @Kataoka     I'll put you in if I need to. [11:07] @Sawamura     Y-Yes, sir! [11:09] @Sawamura     I'll be ready at any time! [11:11] @Sawamura     Please put me in! [11:14] @int_Ochiai     I see. This will serve to motivate     Sawamura for the next game. [11:21] @Kataoka     You'll be pitching in situations     far more grueling than today. [11:27] @Kataoka     Draw on what you learned from this game. [11:38] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! I swear on my jersey number! [11:49] Narrator     The team raises the ace, [11:53] Narrator     and the ace makes the team stronger. [12:00] @Okumura     During the game... [12:02] @Okumura     What did you say to Sawamura-senpai? [12:09] @Okumura     How did you bring him back to his senses? [12:14] @Miyuki     You sure you want to ask me? [12:16] @Miyuki     It didn't work, which is     why he got switched out. [12:26] @Miyuki     Given how unlike himself he was pitching,     switching him out was the only thing to do. [12:31] @Miyuki     I think he knows that better than anyone. [12:35] (Flashback) @Sawamura     The whole team is trying to win. [12:39] (Flashback) @Sawamura     The way I was pitching,     switching me out was the only thing to do. [12:45] @Miyuki     We're working to win a national title, [12:47] @Miyuki     and this game was the first     step on our journey. [12:50] @Miyuki     Any player not performing, even the ace,     has to be taken off the field. [12:56] @Miyuki     Not doing that in time would doom the team. [12:59] @Miyuki     There are other players ready to play. [13:06] @Miyuki     Then, if we win,     there will be more opportunities. [13:15] @Miyuki     The same goes for a battery. [13:19] @Miyuki     I'm just as disappointed in myself for     being unable to draw out his ability. SIGN    July 16th     Hachioji Stadium, Game 1     Ichidai Third High – Umegaya [13:42] _Fan     Whoa, man! [13:44] _Fan     Amahisa's on fire! [13:46] _Fan     Seven strikeouts in three innings! [13:48] _Fan     I'm not sure if anyone     can hit his pitches! [13:53] _Sign     National High School Baseball Tournament Qualifiers [13:53] _Sign     Umegaya [13:53] _Sign     Ichidai Third [13:53] _Sign     Itsumi UHS [13:53] _Sign     Yakushi [13:55] _Fan     Hit, Mishima! [13:56] _Fan     Go, Mishima, Mishima! SIGN    Game 2     Yakushi – Itsumi UHS [14:02] _Fan     Let it fly, Todoroki! [14:03] _Fan     Send it flying! [14:04] _Fan     Todoroki! [14:11] _Umpire     Ball four! [14:16] _Fan     An intentional walk. [14:18] _Fan     There will be more and more of those. [14:20] _Fan     But what's important is     who follows Todoroki in the order. [14:24] _Fan     Especially since Sanada     is on the bench today. [14:32] int_Player     That cloud is sexy. [14:34] int_Player     Like a voluptuous lady. [14:36] _Player     Get him home, Tomobe! [14:37] _Player     This is your chance to stand out! [14:39] _Player     You'll be the hero today! [14:42] int_Player     We aren't afraid of Todoroki. [14:45] int_Player     We made a calculated choice to walk him [14:48] int_Player     because it'll be easier     to get this guy out! [14:54] _Fan     Oh, he got another hit. [14:58] _Coach     He's got some flexible wrists. [15:01] Sanada     His lower body strength helps him     stay balanced against breaking balls. [15:09] _Coach     Sakito Tomobe is the best     new addition to the team. SIGN    Itsumi UHS SIGN    Yakushi [15:19] Announcer     Sixth batter Kuroki's sacrifice fly     gives Yakushi their seventh run! [15:22] Announcer     Hayakawa gets another hit, and there     are now runners on first and third! [15:26] _Player     Sakito Tomobe from Chonan Senior, [15:29] _Player     Hayakawa from Akakura,     and Kuroki from Jonan all chose Yakushi. [15:33] _Player     The first-years are taking a more active role     than they did at the beginning of the spring. [15:38] _Player     Their weak lower order is starting to develop. [15:46] Amahisa     Yeah, develop. [15:51] Announcer     Strike three! [15:53] Announcer     Starting pitcher Tomobe has pitched five     innings while only giving up one run! [15:57] Announcer     The game is called in the fifth     inning, with the score 13–1! [16:00] Announcer     Yakushi High School will     advance to the fifth round! [16:03] _Fan     It ended up a called game     even without Sanada. SIGN    Itsumi UHS SIGN    Yakushi [16:06] _Fan     Man! [16:07] _Fan     Todoroki never got a real chance to hit! [16:10] _Fan     It's not a bad thing to be able     to save your ace for later. [16:13] _Fan     That means the two teams     competing Saturday will be... [16:17] _Fan     Ichidai Third High and Yakushi High School! [16:19] _Fan     Who will emerge victorious? [16:22] _Fan     Which stadium are they playing at? [16:24] _Fan     Hachioji. [16:24] _Fan     Oh, then I'm definitely coming! [16:26] _Fan     I want to see Todoroki at Koshien Stadium,     but I also want to see Amahisa, too! [16:30] _Fan     It's such a waste that one     of them has to drop out! [16:33] _Fan     It's nothing to be angry about! [16:35] Sanada     Now the real games start. [16:37] _Coach     Hah, the goal is so far ahead,     I feel like laughing. [16:41] _Coach     Our revenge. [16:43] _Coach     We'll beat them and have     new power in our hands. [16:48] _Coach     The stronger team will win! [16:56] @Kominato     Yoh-san! [17:02] Seto     That was his best laugh of the day! [17:06] @Okumura     Nice pitch. [17:08] Ota     Isn't he pitching too much     so soon after yesterday? [17:11] @Ochiai     Well, I'm sure he isn't satisfied     with how he pitched yesterday. [17:16] @Miyuki     He's only throwing fastballs, right? [17:18] @Okumura     Yes, that is what he wanted. [17:21] @Miyuki     Okay, then. [17:23] @int_Sawamura     That felt right. [17:25] @int_Sawamura     Why couldn't I do this in the game? [17:28] @Furuya     I doubt you'll be pitching tomorrow, [17:31] @Furuya     so throw as much as you want. [17:33] @Sawamura     Huh? What're you talking about? [17:34] @Sawamura     I'm gonna be prepared to go in! [17:38] @Sawamura     Who do you think I am? [17:40] @Sawamura     They called me the king of the bullpen— [17:42] @Furuya     You'll pitch. [17:47] @Furuya     I'll make sure you have     another chance to pitch. SIGN    Akishima Stadium [18:07] _Sign     July 17 Schedule     Two Matches of the West Tokyo Qualifiers' 4th Round     9:00 Seido vs. Hachiya Oji     11:00 Norikane Academy vs. Ichidai Institute     Akishima Stadium [18:12] _Fan     Man, it's hot! [18:13] _Fan     I can't believe it's only 9:00. [18:16] _Fan     Playing in this heat will     be hard for the players. [18:20] _Fan     And for us spectators, too. [18:22] _Fan     He's finally pitching in the fourth round. [18:25] _Fan     I wonder if he's healthy. [18:27] _Fan     The monster, Satoru Furuya. [18:30] _Fan     The whole country heard his name     during the Spring Invitational, [18:34] _Fan     and then for the summer,     he was dethroned as the ace. [18:36] _Fan     He must have been injured. [18:38] _Fan     He wasn't in the bullpen     for most of the last game. [18:41] _Fan     Sawamura looked pretty bad two days ago. [18:44] _Fan     Is he really up to being the ace? [18:46] _Fan     The pressure was clearly getting to him. [18:51] @Sawamura     Wuzzat? Ya jerks. [18:53] _Sign     Even your     sneezes are     excessively loud... [18:53] _Fan     Nah, if he can live up to his     potential, he'll be a great ace. [18:56] _Sign     Hmph... [18:57] _Fan     If you say so, but he needs     to perform in these games. [19:01] _Fan     Next game, you'll see. [19:03] _Fan     Hachiya Oji has been known     for their defense, [19:06] _Fan     and they're gonna try to take down a     powerhouse and get into the final rounds. [19:10] _Fan     The first inning will tell us a lot. [19:12] _Fan     Furuya isn't very good at starting. SIGN    Hachiya Oji Coach      Kyokei Arai [19:16] _Coach     He belted out 154 km/h in the Invitational. [19:19] _Coach     He may have been dethroned as the ace, [19:22] _Coach     but he's certainly one of     the top pitchers in Kanto. [19:26] _Coach     We'll need to hit his     pitches if we hope to win. [19:30] _Player     Maybe this is a good thing. [19:36] _Player     He's the best pitcher to test our     new and improved batting lineup on! SIGN    Second base Captain     Masanori Kawabata [19:42] _Player     Captain... [19:44] _Player     He's right. SIGN    Third base      Shuhei Kurose [19:46] _Player     I can't wait to get into     the batter's box. SIGN    Center field      Ryo Sakashita [19:48] _Player     I'll just go and swing for the fences! [19:51] _Player     I don't know if I can make contact, though! SIGN    Right field      Naoki Inoue [19:53] _Player     We need to mess with his start. [19:56] _Player     We've worked hard to be here, too! [19:59] _Player     Let's show them how we play baseball! [20:03] _All     Yeah! [20:04] _All     Let's do it! [20:06] _All     Bring 'em on! [20:07] int_Coach     It's not just how he plays. [20:08] int_Coach     It's how much he practices     and his proactive attitude. [20:12] int_Coach     Masanori Kawabata is the leader     of this team in every respect. [20:19] int_Coach     I'm so pleased you've made it this far. SIGN    National High School     Baseball Tournament Qualifiers     West Tokyo Qualifiers Round 4           Seido – Hachiya Oji [20:40] _Player     Let's go! [20:41] _All     Yeah! SIGN    9th Second Base     Kanemaru SIGN    8th Left Field     Yuki SIGN    7th Center Field     Tojo SIGN    6th Pitcher     Furuya SIGN    5th First Base     Maezono SIGN    4th Catcher     Miyuki SIGN    3rd Right Field     Shirasu SIGN    2nd Second Base     Kominato SIGN    1st Shortstop     Kuramochi SIGN    9th Left Field     Miyazawa SIGN    8th First Base     Tanizaki SIGN    7th Pitcher     Natsume SIGN    6th Catcher     Tamura SIGN    5th Shortstop     Mori SIGN    4th Third Base     Kurose SIGN    3rd Second Base     Kawabata SIGN    2nd Center Field     Sakashita SIGN    1st Right Field     Inoue [20:52] @Sawamura     Time for your start! [20:54] @Sawamura     The enemy is going to try something! [20:56] @Sawamura     Your ferocious fastball     will cut them all down! [21:03] Maezono     Let him hit my way! [21:05] @Kuramochi     Let's do this, Furuya! [21:06] @Kominato     Take down the first batter! [21:08] @Kanemaru     Let's do this! [21:10] @int_Miyuki     He seems to be relaxed. [21:12] @int_Miyuki     So relaxed, it's scary. [21:17] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     You'll pitch. [21:20] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'll make sure you have     another chance to pitch. [21:25] @int_Miyuki     His back injury, losing his jersey number... [21:30] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [21:35] @int_Miyuki     While he has steadily worked himself     back into form, [21:38] @int_Miyuki     I don't know if he's     mastered his emotions, [21:41] @int_Miyuki     and we're about to find out. [21:46] @int_Miyuki     Oh, man. [21:49] @Sawamura     Get on with it! [21:50] @int_Miyuki     You, too, are straightforward and stupid. [21:53] @int_Miyuki     Don't go off the rails like Sawamura. [22:15] @Sawamura     "FIRE AGE." [23:49] @Sawamura     There's our cheetah! [23:51] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [23:52] @Kuramochi     Sawamura, just sit on the bench and watch. [23:56] @Sawamura     Kick open the ground! [23:58] @Sawamura     Cut through the wind! [23:59] @Furuya     I don't think you'll be pitching today. [24:02] @Sawamura     No, I'll still be ready! [24:03] @Sawamura     You never know what'll     happen in the summer! [24:05] @Furuya     Eijun, when you say it,     it sounds convincing. [24:08] @Sawamura     A-Are you talking about the first game?! [24:11] @Okumura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: SIGN    Next Time SIGN    "That's The Reason Why" [24:14] @Sawamura     "That's The Reason Why." [24:16] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 51 - That's the Reason Why Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] @Miyuki     Any player not performing, even the ace,     has to be taken off the field. [00:10] @Miyuki     Not doing that in time would doom the team. [00:12] @Miyuki     There are other players ready to play. [00:18] @Miyuki     Then, if we win,     there will be more opportunities. [00:22] ---     National High School Baseball     Tournament Qualifiers [00:27] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I'll make sure you have     another chance to pitch. [00:31] @int_Miyuki     His back injury, losing his jersey number... [00:36] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I want my pitching to be even     better than it was that day. [00:42] @int_Miyuki     While he has steadily worked     himself back into form, [00:44] @int_Miyuki     I don't know if he's     mastered his emotions, [00:47] @int_Miyuki     and we're about to find out. [02:55] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [03:00] Announcer     It's the top of the first. [03:01] Announcer     After getting Hachiya Oji's leadoff     batter Inoue out on a pop fly, [03:05] Announcer     Furuya has struck out the     next batter, Sakashita! [03:08] _Player     He's incredible! [03:10] Announcer     His fastballs are howling! [03:12] Announcer     This is Satoru Furuya's monstrous pitching! [03:16] @int_Miyuki     Not all of his pitches     are in the strike zone, [03:19] @int_Miyuki     but none of them are far off. [03:21] @int_Miyuki     He's staying relaxed. This might just work. [03:25] @Sawamura     Yes, that's your weapon! [03:28] @Sawamura     Pitches so powerful, they're tyrannical! [03:30] @Sawamura     It's fastball harassment! [03:32] @Furuya     That doesn't make me happy. [03:34] @Kominato     Does he know what that means? [03:36] @Kuramochi     You idiot! The ace isn't supposed to     scream his head off from the dugout! [03:40] @Sawamura     You deserve to get sued by the other team! [03:44] @int_Miyuki     But still, Hachiya Oji... [03:47] @int_Miyuki     This team is still swinging at his pitches. [03:50] Announcer     Batting third, second baseman, Kawabata-kun. [03:55] @int_Miyuki     Are they only targeting his fastball? [04:02] _Umpire     Ball! [04:04] int_Player     That's something else! [04:05] int_Player     A pitch breaking at that speed     will definitely be tough to hit! [04:10] int_Coach     Savage fastballs and breaking balls     pitched high and low. [04:14] int_Coach     That may be this battery's best tactic. [04:19] int_Player     It's hard enough to get     a read on the fastball. [04:24] int_Player     Don't swing at the balls. [04:26] int_Player     It's critical to know     when a pitch is too low. [04:30] int_Player     Having so many of the best pitchers in     the country concentrated in West Tokyo [04:33] int_Player     makes it difficult to win     games playing defensively. SIGN    Inashiro     Mei Narumiya SIGN    Seido High School     Satoru Furuya [04:37] int_Player     But that... [04:40] int_Player     made it easy to set a goal! [04:48] _Player     Near center field! [04:56] _Umpire     Out! [04:58] _Fan     Whoa, they stopped it! [04:59] _Fan     Oh, man! [05:01] Announcer     Second baseman Kominato     and shortstop Kuramochi [05:03] Announcer     make an amazing smooth combo play! [05:05] Asada     There's his first laugh of the day! [05:09] Announcer     The fielders back up Furuya, [05:11] Announcer     and Seido High School finishes     the inning after only three batters! [05:15] @Furuya     Nice play. [05:16] @Kominato     It came together well. [05:18] _Player     You gotta be kidding! I got robbed of a hit! [05:21] @int_Miyuki     They're definitely swinging for his fastball. [05:25] _Player     Too bad! [05:26] _Player     Now switch to defense! SIGN    Hachiya Oji SIGN    Seido [05:29] Announcer     In the bottom of the first inning,     Seido High School is up to bat. [05:33] Announcer     Batting first, shortstop, Kuramochi-kun. [05:38] Announcer     On the mound for Hachiya Oji     is their ace, #1 Natsume. [05:43] Watanabe     He likes to throw sidearm breaking balls. [05:46] Watanabe     His pitching style is all about causing     grounders with the movement on his pitches. [05:50] @int_Haruchi     The speed isn't the problem. [05:53] int_Shirasu     It will come down to whether we can     swing while maintaining our form. [05:58] @int_Kuramochi     You probably want to get into rhythm early     so that we get all nervous, [06:05] Announcer     but that ain't gonna happen! [06:10] Announcer     It's caught! Second baseman     Kawabata with a great play! SIGN    Hachiya Oji SIGN    Seido [06:22] Announcer     In between first and second! [06:29] Announcer     Three outs! Change! [06:31] Announcer     Second baseman Kawabata     makes another great play! [06:35] Announcer     This is the impregnable fortress     Hachiya Oji's defense! [06:39] _Fan     They even had the runner go     to give themselves more room. [06:42] _Fan     He was ready for a hit to right field. [06:44] @Kanemaru     That should have gone through!     How did he stop it? [06:48] Kishima     It's unbelievable! It was a clean hit, too! [06:51] @Ochiai     He adjusts the shifts for each batter. [06:55] @Kuramochi     He's damn good. [06:56] @Kominato     He doesn't move like the other players. [06:59] _Player     Time to get going! [07:00] _Player     It's our turn at bat! [07:02] _Player     Get on base and give us more chances! [07:06] _Fan     They use their fielding to get into a rhythm. [07:09] _Fan     Can they keep it going on offense? [07:11] _Fan     If Hachiya scores first,     it'll be an interesting game. [07:17] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [07:19] Announcer     He doesn't swing at a splitter,     and it's strike three! [07:21] Announcer     That's three up and three down again this     inning for starting pitcher Satoru Furuya! [07:26] @Kuramochi     Lookin' good! [07:28] @Kanemaru     Nice pitch, Furuya! [07:30] _Player     Consecutive splitters? [07:31] _Player     In the strike zone? [07:33] _Player     They realized that we're ignoring     the breaking balls. [07:38] _Player     Their catcher... [07:42] Kawabata     This is him! [07:43] Kawabata     This is the Satoru Furuya who     pitched in the Invitational! [07:45] Kawabata     Don't you wanna break him down? [07:51] @Sawamura     Your breaking balls were good this inning. [07:54] @Furuya     Thank you. [07:55] @Sawamura     But your fastballs were nothing special! [07:57] @Kuramochi     Trying to sound like a bigshot. [08:00] @Furuya     I don't think you'll be pitching today. [08:02] @Sawamura     No, I'll still be ready! [08:04] @Sawamura     You never know what'll     happen in the summer! [08:07] @Furuya     Eijun, when you say it,     it sounds convincing. [08:11] @Sawamura     A-Are you talking about the first game?! [08:14] @Sawamura     Look, team! Furuya is pitching     well for the first time in weeks! [08:20] @Furuya     Weeks... [08:22] @Sawamura     Can you say the same of yourselves?! [08:24] @Sawamura     Get out there and hit some balls! [08:33] Announcer     It gets through! [08:35] Announcer     Kawabata's famed glove     just barely misses the ball, [08:37] Announcer     and first batter Kuramochi's hit      makes it to near right field! [08:40] @Sawamura     Yeah! There's our cheetah! [08:43] @Kuramochi     Shut up. [08:45] @int_Kuramochi     Sawamura, just sit on the bench and watch. [08:50] @Sawamura     Kick open the ground! [08:52] @Sawamura     Cut through the wind! [08:58] Kawabata     That was fast! [09:20] _Fan     He got it! [09:24] Announcer     A grounder to second is enough     to get Kuramochi home! [09:27] Announcer     Seido High School is the first to score! [09:31] _Fan     They make it look so easy. [09:33] _Fan     One run off one hit. [09:35] @Miyuki     Nice, Cheetah. [09:36] @Kuramochi     Shut up! [09:38] @Kuramochi     Keep it going, Cap! SIGN    Bottom of the Fourth SIGN    One out,     runner on second base [10:11] Announcer     Out! [10:14] Announcer     Center fielder Sakashita's     rocket home denies Seido a run! [10:18] _Fan     Man, what an arm! [10:20] _Fan     That looked like a strike! [10:22] _Fan     No wonder he didn't make it! [10:24] _Fan     A strong fielding team can     really bring the game together. SIGN    Hachiya Oji SIGN    Seido [10:27] _Fan     How many hits does Seido have? [10:28] _Fan     That was their fifth. [10:31] _Fan     Instead of trying to pull      the slow breaking balls, [10:33] _Fan     they hit it up the middle or to opposite field. [10:41] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [10:44] _Fan     Well, he's, you know... [10:46] _Fan     It's great when he hits the ball. [10:47] _Fan     His swing was way off. [10:49] int_Kawabata     That's a really impressive     swing for a first-year! [10:56] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Aw, right to him! [11:01] int_Kawabata     Their hits are fast. Their swings     don't waver, no matter the pitch. [11:06] int_Kawabata     This is how a national contender bats. [11:10] int_Kawabata     I don't think just one year of improving     our offense is enough to get us there, [11:17] int_Kawabata     but we have our defense as well! [11:22] Kawabata     We've all seen how he pitches! [11:24] Kawabata     Let's keep swinging at     pitches near the belt! [11:28] Kawabata     Don't worry about breaking     balls in the strike zone! [11:31] Kawabata     Stay practical! [11:32] Kawabata     After we know what to expect,     we'll fight back in the second half! [11:35] Kawabata     We'll seize our chance when it comes! [11:37] _All     Yeah! [11:39] int_Kawabata     Keep at it. Keep going and don't stop! [11:43] int_Kawabata     The light will come! [11:58] _Umpire     Strike! Batter out! [12:03] int_Kawabata     Yeah, when a ball drops at that speed,     you can't help but swing! [12:08] int_Kawabata     Damn that catcher... [12:21] _Umpire     Strike! [12:23] _Player     A slider? [12:25] @int_Miyuki     He's relaxed, and his     breaking balls are sharp. [12:29] @int_Miyuki     This is the best he's pitched     in the past few months. [12:37] _Fan     Two strikeouts in a row! [12:39] _Fan     Man! [12:40] _Fan     He's warming up his monster engine! [12:51] Announcer     Th-Three strikeouts in a row! [12:55] Announcer     Seido High School's Satoru Furuya has     his tenth strikeout of the game! [13:01] _Fan     Is that his personal best? [13:03] _Fan     Faster than the Invitational! [13:04] _Fan     Furuya's pitches are almost     too fast for a baseball to go! [13:07] @int_Miyuki     Relaxing is making his pitching sharper. [13:11] _Fan     The monster's back! [13:13] _Fan     With him at his best,     Seido will win West Tokyo! [13:17] @Sawamura     This is how it should be. [13:27] @int_Furuya     Four more innings. [13:30] @Okumura     Would you like to start warming up? [13:33] @Okumura     I'm free. [13:40] Kawakami     Go ahead and use the bullpen. [13:42] @Sawamura     Thank you, Nori-san! [13:43] @Sawamura     I'll borrow Okumura! [13:44] Kawakami     Just keep it down. [13:46] @Sawamura     Okay, let's go! [13:48] @Okumura     He said to keep it down. SIGN    Hachiya Oji SIGN    Seido [13:55] Narrator     In the bottom of the fifth, [13:58] Narrator     with one out, Kuramochi was walked [14:02] Narrator     and quickly stole second base. [14:06] _All     Yeah! [14:08] _Fan     They walked the one guy     you don't want to get on base. [14:11] _Fan     He's got animalistic speed. [14:12] _Fan     The fielders have kept Seido to one run, [14:16] _Fan     but they're getting a lot of hits. [14:19] _Fan     It's gotta be wearing on the pitcher. [14:30] _Umpire     Safe! [14:32] _Fan     That was close! [14:33] _Fan     He was waiting to pick him off. [14:37] @int_Kuramochi     He's been hiding that pickoff move, huh? [14:39] int_Player     That lead was too big to ignore. [14:43] int_Player     Stick to him like glue. [14:46] int_Kawabata     This batter's good. [14:48] int_Kawabata     He hit an inside pitch out to     right field without flinching. [14:53] int_Player     You're not gonna score. [14:56] @int_Kominato     The right fielder's playing in. [14:58] @int_Kominato     The first baseman is     sticking close to the line. [15:01] @int_Kominato     The second baseman is playing deep,     and looks ready to move right. [15:06] @int_Kominato     It takes a lot to faze their fielders. [15:09] @int_Kominato     The entire team adjusts to the conditions,     and they all check each other. [15:14] int_Player     Our battery has one job... [15:18] ---     Pepper of the bottom of the strike zone,     and make them swing! [15:22] int_Player     If they hit a grounder,     the fielders will get it. [15:27] @Ochiai     It's comforting to see Furuya pitching well, [15:30] @Ochiai     but we still have only a one-run lead. [15:32] @Ochiai     It would be an opportune time to score again. [15:39] _Fan     Would he bunt to advance the runner,     if they're being aggressive? [15:42] _Fan     They still have only one run, and the     core of the batting order is coming up. [15:46] _Fan     But there's only one out! [15:47] _Fan     And Kominato is the second batter,     but he almost never bunts. [15:53] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Creating scoring chances,     and getting on base himself. [15:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Ryosuke had a thorough understanding     of how a game would play out. [16:00] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     He was the invaluable oil that kept     Seido's lineup running smoothly. [16:06] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     But while Ryosuke was a     skilled left-handed batter, [16:08] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     you're a righty and hit for average. [16:11] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I won't ask you to have the     same skills as your brother. [16:16] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I will avoid giving you the sign to bunt. [16:20] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I want our first and second batters to     be able to score, as well as make chances. [16:27] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Major-league teams often put batters with     high OBP and slugging percentage in the two-hole. [16:34] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I want you to use your bat [16:37] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     to become Seido's booster rocket! [16:43] Announcer     It's deep! [16:46] Announcer     The second-base runner makes it home! [16:49] Announcer     In the bottom of the fifth, Seido scores     the second run they've been wanting! [16:53] Announcer     And the RBI hit came from     second batter Kominato! [16:55] @Sawamura     Way to go, Haru-sama!     You're Seido's black summer angel! [16:59] @Sawamura     Now that your eyes are open,     you'll never be red-faced again! [17:03] Kawabata     Haru-sama? Black summer angel? [17:06] @Kanemaru     Getting hit after hit like it's nothing. [17:09] Tojo     He's just that good. [17:11] (Flashback) ---     We're heading out. [17:13] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     When the other pitcher is under pressure... [17:15] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     I want to be the one batter     they don't want to face. [17:19] @int_Kuramochi     The Kominato brothers aren't just talk. [17:23] _Fan     Kuramochi's been getting on base more,     so Kominato's hits mean that much more! [17:27] _Fan     Having them as the first two batters must     be intimidating for the other schools. [17:32] _Fan     And now we're to the     core of the batting order. [17:36] Announcer     Over the fielder's head! [17:38] Announcer     Kominato makes it home from second,     giving Seido two runs this inning! [17:41] Announcer     It's third batter Shirasu's     second consecutive RBI! [17:44] @Sawamura     The assassin! The silent killer! [17:45] @Okumura     If you're not going to pitch,     let's go sit down. [17:48] _Fan     They're getting through Hachiya's shifts. [17:50] _Fan     It's the third time through the order,     so they have a good read on Natsume-kun's pitches. [17:55] _Fan     Hachiya isn't the only team     that learns from watching. [17:58] _Fan     Seido's batters are about     to get a lot more scary. [18:16] _Umpire     Ball four! [18:20] @Sawamura     Oh, the pressure! Cap's quiet intimidation! [18:22] @Sawamura     His silence is to be feared! [18:26] @Sawamura     When a normally good-natured guy     gets angry, it's scary! [18:30] int_Maezono     I don't need a big hit. [18:32] int_Maezono     The shortstop's head... [18:34] int_Maezono     The second baseman's head... [18:37] int_Maezono     I'll hit the ball as it crosses     my body with a full swing. [18:40] int_Maezono     As it crosses my body! [18:47] Announcer     I-It's gone! [18:49] Announcer     Fifth-batter Maezono hits     a three-run home run! [18:52] Announcer     Seido has now scored five runs this inning! [18:54] Announcer     They now have a six-run lead! [18:57] @Sawamura     Oh, yeah! [19:03] int_Kawabata     They're incredible. [19:06] int_Kawabata     And there are teams like them     from all over at Nationals. [19:10] int_Kawabata     It's unbelievable! [19:15] int_Kawabata     Damn, no! [19:22] _Umpire     Out! [19:28] int_Kawabata     Now I want to go to     Koshien Stadium even more! SIGN    Hachiya Oji SIGN    Seido [19:33] Narrator     Seido enters the bottom of the sixth     ahead by six runs. [19:37] Narrator     The leadoff batter is Yui,     pinch-hitting for fellow first-year Yuki. [19:43] Yuki     Why... [19:44] Kukki     Go get 'em! [19:45] Seto     Represent the first-years! [19:48] _Fan     A strong swing at the first pitch! [19:50] _Fan     A long hit down the left line! [19:51] _Fan     He hit an outside pitch effortlessly! [19:53] _Fan     That first-year kid was     waiting for that pitch! [19:56] _Fan     Yui as in Kaoru Yui? [19:58] _Fan     The captain from the world tournament? [20:00] _Fan     So he's playing for Seido now! [20:01] _Fan     They've got a lot of energetic     first-years this year! [20:04] _Fan     Masashi wasn't doing well today. [20:07] @Okumura     Nice batting. [20:08] @Sawamura     Hey, let's go to the bullpen! [20:12] @Ochiai     He knew his role and executed it decisively. [20:17] @Ochiai     He's a valuable left-handed pinch batter, [20:19] @Ochiai     so we need him to get as     much experience as possible. [20:25] @int_Kanemaru     I'm not gonna... [20:27] @int_Kanemaru     let them steal all the glory! [20:29] Narrator     Then, Kanemaru got a RBI hit, [20:32] Narrator     and Kominato got an     infield hit for another run. [20:37] Narrator     Seido now has an eight-run lead. [20:41] Narrator     Hachiya must score two runs     in the top of the seventh [20:44] Narrator     or the game will be called. [20:46] _Fan     He's still pitching a no-hitter, right? [20:48] _Fan     He's given up two walks,     and made eleven strikeouts. [20:52] Kawabata     Oh, man... [20:53] Kawabata     He's taken all the hard work we've     done and blown it to smithereens. [20:59] @Miyuki     Furuya is in rare form today. [21:02] @Miyuki     I've been waiting for this, too. [21:04] Kawabata     But I'm not done with you yet! Come at me! [21:30] @int_Miyuki     He could tell that was a ball. [21:36] @int_Miyuki     He's got the best swing     of anyone on their team. [21:40] @int_Miyuki     You don't see many batters     like him, even at Nationals. [21:45] _Player     You can do it, Captain! [21:46] _Player     Let's get it started! [21:48] int_Coach     Kawabata... [21:51] int_Kawabata     It's not over. I haven't laid it all out yet. [21:58] int_Kawabata     I haven't laid it all on the line yet! SIGN    "That's The Reason Why" [22:17] @Sawamura     "That's The Reason Why." [23:50] @Miyuki     Every team has third-years thinking     about their last summer of baseball. [23:54] @Miyuki     We must not let our guard down. [23:57] Kawabata     There's still a chance! [23:59] @Sawamura     Receiving the ace number doesn't mean     I beat Furuya or that I can replace him. [24:06] @Sawamura     Don't be so full of yourself! [24:10] @Sawamura     On the next episode of     Ace of the Diamond Act II: [24:13] @Sawamura     "Ace of Diamond." SIGN    Next Time [24:15] @Sawamura     Let's win the national title! SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima 52 - Ace of Diamond Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] Narrator     It's the top of the seventh, [00:07] Narrator     and Hachiya Oji must score two runs     or the game will be called. [00:10] _Fan     He's still pitching a no-hitter, right? [00:12] _Fan     He's given up two walks,     and made eleven strikeouts. [00:15] Kawabata     Oh, man... [00:17] Kawabata     He's taken all the hard work we've     done and blown it to smithereens. [00:22] @Miyuki     Furuya is in rare form today. [00:25] @Miyuki     I've been waiting for this, too. [00:27] Kawabata     But I'm not done with you yet! Come at me! [02:25] @int_Miyuki     He has a good read on the ball. [02:31] @int_Miyuki     He's got the best swing     of anyone on their team. [02:36] @int_Miyuki     You don't see many batters     like him, even at Nationals. [02:40] _Player     You can do it, Captain! [02:42] _Player     Let's get it started! [02:43] int_Coach     Kawabata... [02:46] int_Kawabata     It's not over.     I haven't laid it all out yet. [02:53] int_Kawabata     I haven't laid it all on the line yet! [03:05] int_Kawabata     Right after I got into     high school, my dad died. [03:15] int_Kawabata     He passed right after we learned he was sick. [03:22] (Flashback) fb_Kawabata     Lay off! I know what to do! [03:24] (Flashback) fb_Kawadad     Then make sure you do it! [03:27] int_Kawabata     He had helped me practice since I was little. [03:30] int_Kawabata     He took me to the batting cages     every day in middle school. [03:37] int_Kawabata     I couldn't accept that he was gone. [03:40] int_Kawabata     If I didn't stay busy,     my heart felt like it would fall apart. [03:51] (Flashback) fb_Player     Is he practicing late again? [03:53] (Flashback) fb_Player     The funeral wasn't even a week ago. [03:57] (Flashback) fb_Player     Is he okay? [04:06] int_Kawabata     Even when my blisters popped and bled, [04:09] int_Kawabata     I still kept swinging. [04:13] int_Kawabata     The pain dulled my sorrow. [04:19] int_Kawabata     I could ignore the void in my heart     during those long, arduous practices. [04:28] int_Kawabata     Before I knew it, I'd become a starter     in the fall of my first year. [04:34] (Flashback) fb_Kawasis     Masa! [04:35] (Flashback) fb_Kawamom     Masanori! [04:37] int_Kawabata     I used baseball to escape. [04:40] int_Kawabata     My dad and I did it together,     and it protected me. [04:47] int_Kawabata     Everything I went through that day [04:50] int_Kawabata     made me who I am. [04:54] int_Kawabata     I'm going to put everything on the line! [05:01] Announcer     It's a hit! [05:03] Announcer     Team captain Kawabata gets     his team's first hit! [05:06] _Player     Nice batting, Captain! [05:08] _Player     Kawabata-senpai! [05:09] Kawabata     Now, keep it going! [05:12] _Player     Yeah! [05:13] _Player     Let's see it, cleanup! [05:14] _Player     Show them what you can do! [05:16] _Fan     They sure are excited over one hit. [05:18] _Fan     Well, sure, it was a no-hitter. [05:21] _Fan     Do you think Hachiya Oji can pull it off? [05:25] @int_Miyuki     Every team has third-years thinking     about their last summer of baseball. [05:30] @int_Miyuki     One good play can give the team a boost. [05:36] @int_Miyuki     We must not let our guard down. [05:47] @Sawamura     Finish it. [05:51] @int_Miyuki     We have to rip their courage and hope apart. [05:56] @int_Miyuki     We'll put everything we have [05:59] @int_Miyuki     into finishing this game now. [06:10] _Umpire     Ball! [06:11] _Player     Kurose-san! [06:12] _Player     Find your pitch, Kurose! [06:15] int_Kawabata     Throw another breaking ball! [06:18] int_Kawabata     Miyuki sometimes lets them get behind him! [06:22] int_Player     I'm okay. I'm seeing the ball. [06:24] int_Player     Don't stretch for the ball. [06:25] int_Player     Swing all the way through! [06:27] int_Player     All our hard work hasn't been in vain! [06:31] int_Kawabata     There's still a chance! [06:38] int_Player     It wasn't a waste! [07:03] Announcer     A 6-4-3 double play! [07:06] Announcer     Shortstop Yohichi Kuramochi and     second baseman Haruichi Kominato [07:10] Announcer     have cut the rally short! [07:13] Announcer     Their fielding for Seido has     triumphed over Hachiya Oji's! [07:17] Announcer     Their last glimmer of hope     has been extinguished! [07:30] bg_Kuramochi     Two outs! [07:31] bg_Maezono     Two outs! [07:32] bg_Miyuki     Two outs! [07:33] bg_Maezono     One more! [07:34] bg_Kanemaru     Let's do it! [07:48] Announcer     The ball nestles into left fielder Aso's glove,      and the game is over! [07:55] _All     Yes! [07:56] Announcer     The game is called in the seventh inning,     with the score at 8-0! [07:59] Announcer     Seido High School advances     to the fifth round! [08:02] _Sign     National High School Baseball Tournament [08:16] Kawamom     Masanori. [08:18] Kawamom     I'm proud of the work you've done     these two and half years. [08:33] Kawabata     Thank you for making my lunch     and washing my uniform, [08:38] Kawabata     and for all of your support     these two and half years. [09:02] int_Kawabata     I'm sorry, Dad. [09:08] int_Kawabata     I couldn't take our family     to Koshien Stadium. [09:16] int_Kawabata     I'm sorry. [09:45] Ota     Okay, I'll send the students     who came to cheer back first. [09:49] Takashima     I'll send everyone back who isn't     staying to watch the next game. [09:52] Ota     Do you want to let the second-string     and the first-years use the practice field? [09:56] Takashima     Yes, please. I've had the players     write up their practice schedule. [10:00] Takashima     Furuya-kun, make sure     you get plenty of rest. [10:15] @Furuya     You get to pitch again. [10:19] @Sawamura     Yeah. [10:24] @int_Sawamura     That's right. [10:27] @int_Sawamura     Receiving the ace number doesn't mean     I beat Furuya or that I can replace him. [10:37] @int_Sawamura     Nori-senpai and Kaneda get prepared     every game in case they need to go in. [10:47] @int_Sawamura     Don't be so full of yourself! SIGN    Norikane Academy SIGN    Ichidai Academy [10:56] Aso     Wow, the Ichigaku pitcher is keeping his     pitches low, but they're still hitting them. [11:02] Kawakami     Maybe they're swinging at his sliders. [11:04] Aso     The Norikane batters are tough,     but their uppercut swings really stand out. [11:08] Kawakami     So they're doing that     "flyball revolution" stuff? [11:12] Aso     Yeah, they might be. [11:13] Kawakami     Their whole team seems to be doing it. [11:16] @int_Sawamura     Fried ball? [11:20] @Okumura     The idea is to hit the ball     at an upward angle [11:24] @Okumura     in order to avoid hitting grounders off     low pitches and extreme shifts, correct? [11:28] @Okumura     It's been used in the major leagues lately. [11:31] @Okumura     They say it's greatly increased     the number of home runs per year. [11:37] @Sawamura     You're here?! [11:38] @Okumura     Yes. [11:39] @Sawamura     I told you not to lurk behind me! [11:41] @Sawamura     If you're gonna be close, sit beside me! [11:46] @Okumura     There's something called the "Barrel Zone." [11:48] @Okumura     It's when the ball is hit at [11:50] @Okumura     an angle near 30° and above     158 km/h, resulting in a longer flight. [11:55] @Sawamura     Like a rain barrel? [11:57] int_Tojo     Okumura sure knows his stuff. [12:00] Tojo     Kominato, your third at-bat today... [12:03] @Kominato     Yeah, it was kind of like an uppercut. [12:06] @Kominato     I knew they were trying to     make me hit a grounder. [12:09] @Kominato     I was able to catch it and launch     it over the second baseman's head. [12:13] @Kanemaru     For real? [12:14] @Kominato     But there aren't many high school teams that     can do extreme shifts like in the majors, [12:19] @Kominato     and the power isn't even a comparison. [12:22] @Kominato     I think it would be risky for     everyone to do uppercut swings. [12:26] @Kominato     Plus, uppercut swings don't     work on high pitches, [12:29] @Kominato     and you're really limited     as to where the ball can go. [12:31] @Sawamura     Really? [12:33] @Okumura     Yes, that is how the majors     are dealing with it. [12:36] @Kominato     You should watch how each batter     deals with high pitches, Eijun-kun. [12:40] @Sawamura     Yes, Master Haruichi, as you command! [12:44] @Miyuki     A team like Seiko Academy, [12:46] @Miyuki     with a whole lineup of batters who can hit     a ball into the stands, is scary enough, [12:52] @Miyuki     but this team swings from the first     pitch, even if it's hard to hit. [12:56] @Miyuki     Their hits are really rough, too. [12:58] @Miyuki     The way I see it, the Norikane batters will     have a tough time hitting your numbers. [13:10] @Sawamura     I see. If you say so, Cap,     I'll take your word for it. [13:16] @Sawamura     But that's only if I can     pitch the way I need to. [13:29] @Sawamura     I want to get on the mound     and show that I can. SIGN    West Tokyo Qualifiers, Round 4     Seido 8–0 Hachiya Oji     (Called in seventh inning) [13:45] Yui     Okay, I'm off. [13:46] Sachiko     I packed the special drinks. [13:52] Yuki     Subbed out... What shame... [13:57] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The pitcher we face tomorrow     is a right-handed side thrower, [14:00] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     which gives left-handed batters an advantage. [14:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I'll put you in if I feel you can contribute. [14:05] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Do your warm-up swings and be ready to go in. [14:09] @int_Yui     He thinks I can contribute. [14:13] @int_Yui     Now I need to show that I can. [14:20] Kukki     Those two are really fired up. [14:23] Seto     Man... [14:24] Seto     We already missed getting     a spot on the roster. [14:27] Seto     We're not gonna let them leave us behind! [14:30] Kukki     I know, right? [14:34] Asada     This is great! I'm gonna work hard, too! [14:36] _Sign     Seido High School [14:40] Takashima     The game was called, [14:41] Takashima     with Norikane Academy winning 11-3. [14:44] Ono     The right-handed pitcher who came out     later is their actual ace, right? [14:48] Watanabe     You need to watch out for his curveball. [14:51] @Ochiai     We have two days until the game on Sunday, [14:55] @Ochiai     and since he only threw     ninety-three pitches in six innings, [14:58] @Ochiai     Furuya may be ready to pitch. [15:04] @Kataoka     Yes. [15:05] Takashima     Both Inashiro and Seiko have games     at their own fields on Saturday. [15:10] Takashima     The third-years not on the roster     will split up to cover the games. [15:15] Takashima     Then there's the block D game     of Yakushi vs Third High... [15:20] Takashima     Both teams will probably have     their best players on the field. [15:23] Takashima     Watanabe-kun and I will     be watching that game. [15:28] @Kataoka     We have very little information about     the first-years on either team. [15:31] @Kataoka     We need you on this, Watanabe. [15:33] Watanabe     Yes, sir! [15:34] Ono     I'll go watch the Inashiro game. [15:37] @Okumura     Excuse me. [15:40] @Okumura     Would you allow me to watch     the Yakushi-Third High game? [15:44] @Okumura     I'll make sure to work out after I get back. [15:54] (Flashback) @fb_Yui     All I think about every day     is what I can do now. [16:02] @int_Okumura     What I can do... [16:06] @Kataoka     Okay. [16:08] @Kataoka     Go and watch the game as a catcher! SIGN    July 19th, Saturday SIGN    Akishima SIGN    Tachikawa SIGN    Reiwa House Stadium Hachioji SIGN    Hachioji SIGN    Fuchu [17:09] [SONG] ---     Denied SIGN    July 20th, Sunday SIGN    7/20 National High School Baseball Championship     West Tokyo Qualifiers Fifth Round Two Matches     9:00 Seido - Norikane Academy     11:30 Kowa - Sosei     Reiwa House Stadium Hachioji SIGN    Previous day     Team meeting [17:37] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     For the game tomorrow against Norikane, [17:39] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Sawamura will be the starting pitcher. [17:42] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You know what to expect     from their batters, right? [17:47] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     They use big uppercut swings. [17:51] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     You have to pitch low as well as high,     and to both sides. [17:56] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     Stop them from getting a read on the ball. [18:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     In case of an accident,     Kawakami will be warming up in the bullpen. [18:06] (Flashback) fb_Kawakami     Yes, sir! [18:07] _Sign     Bonds [18:07] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     The querterfinals are scheduled     to begin in three days. [18:12] (Flashback) @fb_Kataoka     I would like to have Sawamura pitch     the whole game, if possible. [18:23] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Yes, sir! [18:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I will show that I can live up     to your expectations, Boss. [18:35] @fbint_Ochiai     That's the bare minimum for Seido's ace. [18:38] @fbint_Ochiai     It's evidence of Coach Kataoka's deep-seated trust. [18:42] @fbint_Ochiai     A rallying cry from the heart, so to speak. [18:47] int_Student     Boss? [18:48] int_Student     Boss... [18:50] int_Student     He called him "boss"... [18:54] int_Student     Sawamura-senpai is crazy! [18:59] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     Do you think Sawamura can do it? [19:02] (Flashback) fb_Higasa     Do what? [19:03] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     Will he psych himself out again? [19:06] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     The coach put a lot of pressure on him. [19:09] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     If Norikane starts hitting off him tomorrow, [19:13] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     I think it'll be pretty unlikely     he'll play again this tournament. [19:17] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     The further we advance,     the stronger the teams we face will be. [19:20] (Flashback) fb_Higasa     True. [19:22] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     I saw how he was pitching     before the tournament began, [19:25] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     and I'd really like to see him do that again. [19:28] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     Not to worry! [19:31] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     We'll score so many runs,     it won't matter how tense he gets! [19:36] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     Zono... [19:40] (Flashback) fb_Nakata     We're more worried about you tensing up. [19:43] (Flashback) fb_Higasa     Yeah! [19:43] (Flashback) fb_Maezono     I'll be good to go! [19:48] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     Sawamura! [19:50] (Flashback) fb_Tojo     We'll be swinging to support you! [19:53] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Pitch your best, Eijun-kun. [19:55] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     Don't sleep on your neck wrong! [20:00] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Okay, good night! [20:01] (Flashback) @fb_Kominato     Good night. [20:02] (Flashback) @fb_Kanemaru     See you tomorrow. [20:05] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     We're waiting to see [20:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     if he can bounce back     fully from the first game. [20:11] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     It will be a critical game for Sawamura, too. [20:18] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     I believe he has firmly     reflected on the first game. [20:23] (Flashback) @fb_Okumura     He will be ready. [20:28] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     I'm looking forward to it, too. [20:32] _All     Let's play! SIGN    National High School Baseball Tournament     West Tokyo Qualifiers Fifth Round     Seido High School - Norikane Academy [20:34] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Seeing him pitch like an ace. [20:49] @Kuramochi     Let's get the first out! [20:51] @Kominato     They'll be swinging from the first pitch! [20:54] Maezono     Get it done! [20:56] Tojo     Show them what you can do! [20:58] @Kanemaru     Let's make this a fun game! [21:00] Aso     I'm in left field today! [21:04] @Sawamura     Rather than a past riddled with mistakes [21:08] @Sawamura     or a future bound to be riddled with even more, [21:13] @Sawamura     I'm focused on the here and now,     and the mistakes I could make today! [21:20] @Sawamura     Balls will come flying your way, [21:22] @Sawamura     so please back me up! [21:25] _Player     Yeah! [21:26] _Player     You sound energetic again today! [21:29] @Yui     I can feel myself rooting for him. [21:34] _Fan     So Sawamura's the starting pitcher. [21:37] _Fan     He was all over the place in the first game. [21:39] _Fan     Was it that bad? [21:41] @Miyuki     Are you ready? [21:42] @Sawamura     Yes, sir! [21:43] _Fan     He was switched out in the fourth inning. [21:45] _Fan     He gave up two runs, but that     wasn't the problem... his pitching was. [21:50] _Fan     I hope we get to see those awesome     pitches he threw before the tournament. [21:58] @int_Miyuki     His expression is still a little stiff. [22:03] @int_Miyuki     I can't say I blame him, though. [22:07] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Did you sleep? [22:08] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Honestly, not really. [22:10] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     But I can sleep anytime! [22:13] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll sleep like a log after today's game! [22:16] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Don't laugh it off. [22:18] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     I actually slept very well. [22:20] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     Well, good for you! [22:22] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I'll pass you the baton in the most perfect way, [22:25] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     so just sit on the bench and watch! [22:28] (Flashback) @fb_Furuya     Okay, I will. [22:29] (Flashback) @fbbg_Sawamura     You'd better! [22:30] @fbint_Miyuki     I expected him to be tense, but he     seems better than the first game. [22:30] (Flashback) @fbbg_Furuya     Yeah, I will. [22:32] (Flashback) @fbbg_Sawamura     I'll be checking! [22:33] (Flashback) @fbbg_Furuya     Sure, please do. [22:35] (Flashback) @fbbg_Furuya     I'll be ready to go in at any time. [22:37] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     Sawamura, give it up. [22:40] (Flashback) @fb_Miyuki     That's what it means to stand on the mound. [22:49] (Flashback) @fb_Sawamura     I suppose so. [23:18] @int_Miyuki     The pressure... [23:20] @int_Miyuki     and the hopes of the team [23:23] @int_Miyuki     are things only those who     stand there can truly know. [23:33] @int_Miyuki     Shoulder the burden... [23:38] @int_Miyuki     and throw! [23:46] @Sawamura     "Ace of Diamond." SIGN    Color Illustration / Yuji Terajima [23:48] _Sign     Look forward to the day we meet again...