# 10 - Debut
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**[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