# 21 - Out of Time
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**[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