E28 - Vow

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[00:01] ---
    Dammit!
[00:02] ---
    Everyone on the team...
    knows how you must feel.
[00:07] ---
    So I think...
[00:08] ---
    ...that's exactly why Nanao decided
    to ask you that question... in front of all of us.
[00:14] ---
    And in that moment, you answered clearly.
[00:17] ---
    It psyched me up. Seeing your bravery.
[00:24] ---
    Y-yeah.
[00:55] ---
    Ahiru no Sora
[01:57] ---
    Nice, Chucky!
[01:57] ---
    VOW
[02:00] ---
    Defense! Defense! Defense! Defense!
[02:07] ---
    Shit, they just won't let up.
[02:10] ---
    Only 3 more minutes...
[02:12] ---
    We're not losing the lead now!
    Keep your heads in the game!
[02:16] ---
    The first match of the day
    is turning out to be a real spectacle.
[02:19] ---
    If memory serves, neither of these schools
    even entered the tourney last year.
[02:24] ---
    What a shame! They've both
    got such amazing players.
[02:28] ---
    I hope this is a sign
    that more high schoolers
[02:30] ---
    are taking an interest in
    the game of basketball.
[02:35] ---
    He's boxing me out!
[02:40] ---
    Koji and I were the only
    members in our freshmen year.
[02:44] ---
    Playing in a game like this was a pipe dream.
[02:46] ---
    Basketball
    Team
[02:47] ---
    The year after that, we still
    couldn't get up to 5 members.
[02:48] ---
    Basketball
    Team
[02:52] ---
    And now our first go at the inter-high tourney...
    is also our last!
[02:56] ---
    Did he foul...?
[02:58] ---
    No, they're not calling it.
[03:00] ---
    I let him get by!
[03:02] ---
    We can't afford to waste all our stamina
    in this very first game!
[03:06] ---
    Not on my watch!
[03:12] ---
    Loose ball!
[03:16] ---
    A three-pointer!
[03:18] ---
    Rebound!
[03:20] ---
    It went in!
[03:21] ---
    Now we're ahead by 4!
[03:23] ---
    Simply wonderful, Roku!
[03:25] ---
    Thanks.
[03:27] ---
    Okay, just a bit more!
[03:29] ---
    Let's go into the second
    half with a solid lead!
[03:31] ---
    Right!
[03:33] ---
    We WILL win this!
[03:37] ---
    Defense! Defense! Defense! Defense!
[03:39] ---
    The first half is just about to end.
[03:41] ---
    We have to avoid letting them
    get a huge lead here at the very least.
[03:45] ---
    That means no screw ups.
[03:47] ---
    We have to keep up with them no matter what!
[03:49] ---
    Until Chiaki comes back into the game!
[03:52] ---
    The qualities that a good
    point guard needs most?
[03:55] ---
    That's simple, a manly attitude
    and chiseled good looks.
[03:59] ---
    But Chiaki... you don't have any of that.
[04:04] ---
    If I have to be real,
    then an eye for opportunity is essential.
[04:07] ---
    Particularly when it comes to hot babes.
[04:11] ---
    You always fail 'cuz you try
    to memorize them one-by-one.
[04:14] ---
    You'll never be a good point guard
    unless you learn to look at the bigger picture.
[04:19] ---
    Channel your five senses.
    Your whole team is aiming for the basket.
[04:32] ---
    Nice pass!
[04:34] ---
    That pass got them into a good spot!
[04:36] ---
    That guy has some smooth moves!
[04:39] ---
    It's a hook! Get on the
    side with the ball, Yukio!
[04:44] ---
    LIGHT
[04:47] ---
    I guess he really does know his shit.
[04:48] ---
    GREASED
    LIGHTNING
[04:55] ---
    Pretty good. Is this how
    Kuzu High always plays?
[04:58] ---
    Dunno. This is the first year
    they've ever participated.
[05:01] ---
    It's a good thing we came to check them out.
[05:03] ---
    Nice assist!
[05:05] ---
    Right back at you. Great pass, Kurumatani.
[05:07] ---
    You missed me making a cut
    for the basket three times.
[05:10] ---
    You gotta pay more attention.
[05:12] ---
    Sorry.
[05:14] ---
    He sure likes to gets on everybody's case,
[05:15] ---
    but I have to admit he plays the game well.
[05:20] ---
    But honestly, the more I look at it,
    the weirder his hair gets.
[05:24] ---
    Huh? Did you say something?
[05:26] ---
    That's our freshmen trio.
[05:28] ---
    They're pretty damn impressive.
[05:30] ---
    All right! Time to totally shut them down!
[05:33] ---
    Bring the pain!
[05:42] ---
    I screwed up...!
[05:44] ---
    Holding! White #6!
[05:50] ---
    That damn attention whore.
    I'll make him pay for this.
[05:55] ---
    He made me look like a complete fool
    in front of everyone.
[06:01] ---
    And the worst part is...
[06:03] ---
    ...Nao saw every second of it!
[06:05] ---
    He missed the second one!
[06:09] ---
    Whoa! Nice rebound!
[06:11] ---
    We're pretty much invincible under the basket
    now thanks to Momoharu and Mokichi!
[06:14] ---
    I think we're really starting
    to turn this around!
[06:17] ---
    We can probably hold our own
    for a while even without Chiaki!
[06:20] ---
    Don't ya think so, Nao?
[06:21] ---
    Huh? Oh, I suppose so.
[06:23] ---
    Sweet! I'm getting psyched up now!
[06:27] ---
    Damn. It won't go in!
[06:29] ---
    Counter!
[06:36] ---
    That one's gonna hurt bad.
[06:37] ---
    Right after things started going their way.
[06:44] ---
    Hey, Mokichi.
[06:46] ---
    You okay?
[06:47] ---
    Oh, yeah. I'm fine.
[06:50] ---
    I see... I hadn't noticed until now,
[06:53] ---
    but since they have to run between
    the very ends of the court
[06:55] ---
    the center has the most strenuous job of all.
[06:58] ---
    I've gotta switch up the
    rhythm of our offense,
[07:00] ---
    and spread out the burden
    among us more equally.
[07:03] ---
    We've been playing almost exclusively
    in the post for a while now.
[07:16] ---
    Is that little idiot trying to kill me?!
[07:23] ---
    Holy cow! Did you see that pass just now?
[07:26] ---
    He chucked it from behind
    the half court line!
[07:28] ---
    Our resident shorty is
    starting to find his groove!
[07:31] ---
    Ain't that right, Chiaki?
[07:32] ---
    Huh?
[07:33] ---
    Chiaki...?
[07:40] ---
    That's the end of the first half!
[07:41] ---
    It's down to a 2 point game.
    Shinjo worked hard to defend their lead.
[07:45] ---
    That last pass was really incredible though.
[07:47] ---
    Man, this game is super high
    level. Both teams are good.
[07:51] ---
    It seems they were evenly matched
    for the entire first half.
[07:54] ---
    Well, I'm not surprised.
[07:56] ---
    The second half will test
    more than skill, the team
[07:58] ---
    with the better stamina and
    concentration will cinch it.
[08:01] ---
    This is where they're going to have
    to set themselves apart.
[08:05] ---
    Alrighty then. It's about time for us
    to start warming up. Let's move!
[08:09] ---
    Roger that.
[08:14] ---
    He's nothing at all like
    when we played before.
[08:17] ---
    I can tell that he really
    practiced his ass off.
[08:19] ---
    I'm looking forward to our rematch.
[08:24] ---
    Huh? Where'd Chiaki and Nanao go?
[08:27] ---
    Yeah, about that... Chiaki just up and vanished
    a couple of minutes ago.
[08:31] ---
    So Nao had to leave to go and check on him.
[08:35] ---
    Where do you think he got off to?
[08:37] ---
    Dunno.
[08:38] ---
    Must be taking a shit or something.
[08:40] ---
    I'm sure he'll be back soon.
[08:42] ---
    We have more important things
    to focus on right now.
[08:45] ---
    Everybody needs to rest up and recover
    what stamina they can before the second half starts.
[08:49] ---
    Goddammit... I totally spaced
    on how rotten his attitude can get!
[08:55] ---
    The hell are you doing, man?!
    We're still in the middle of a game!
[08:58] ---
    I mean, there's no point if we can't win.
[09:01] ---
    I don't wanna keep playing
    when we look so uncool.
[09:05] ---
    Don't tell me... that bastard did it again?!
[09:08] ---
    What's the matter, Captain?
    You look like you're gonna puke.
[09:12] ---
    HURRY!
[09:13] ---
    Get the lead out, Kato! We gotta speed it up!
[09:17] ---
    I'm telling you, we don't have to rush
    because it's only halftime!
[09:18] ---
    Hurry!
[09:21] ---
    But I... want to spend as much time
    in Nao's presence as possible.
[09:25] ---
    Hold up a sec!
[09:26] ---
    Wait, don't pull!
[09:28] ---
    WHAT THE HELL, MAN?!
[09:29] ---
    Look... over there.
[09:30] ---
    Huh?
[09:39] ---
    That's gotta be somebody else.
    There's no way he'd be here.
[09:42] ---
    But he's wearing the
    uniform and everything...
[09:45] ---
    He's coming this way!
[09:49] ---
    Why is he chasing us?!
[09:50] ---
    And why the hell is the
    cashier following after him?!
[09:53] ---
    Premium Popsicle Soda Flavor
    Total: 5 Items
    Yen
[09:54] ---
    Th-that'll be 324 yen, please.
[09:57] ---
    Don't eat popsicles you that can't pay for, dammit!
    Especially not FIVE of them!
[10:00] ---
    And this, too.
[10:01] ---
    Just put the magazine back!
[10:04] ---
    3 fouls in the first half?
[10:06] ---
    Damn, that's gotta be rough.
[10:08] ---
    I actually got 4 in our game today,
    so it's a big problem for me, too.
[10:12] ---
    I don't care about the peanut gallery,
[10:14] ---
    but Nao is the one person I
    never want to see me as uncool.
[10:17] ---
    Huh?
[10:19] ---
    MIYUKI OVERPASS
[10:19] ---
    Did Nao actually say that to you?
[10:22] ---
    That you were "uncool"?
[10:27] ---
    I figured. She's not the type
    to look down on people like that.
[10:33] ---
    Back when I first started
    and absolutely sucked,
[10:36] ---
    and even when our team got wrecked
    by stronger schools...
[10:40] ---
    ...Nao would always cheer
    me on with a big smile.
[10:44] ---
    To her, I always looked cool on the court.
    She's never said anything different.
[10:52] ---
    So don't you dare...
    disrespect Nao like that!
[10:59] ---
    Taro...
[11:01] ---
    I guess this Suzuki dude is a
    pretty decent guy after all.
[11:03] ---
    Huh?
[11:04] ---
    Just who the hell is Suzuki?!
[11:06] ---
    Huh? Wasn't that your name?
[11:09] ---
    In any case, you should
    really get back there.
[11:11] ---
    It's not unheard of to get a
    technical foul for ditching.
[11:14] ---
    Seriously?
[11:15] ---
    Not to mention, any team
    will struggle to play
[11:17] ---
    without their point guard,
    three fouls or not.
[11:22] ---
    We can probably hold our own for a while
    even without Chiaki!
[11:25] ---
    Huh? Oh, I suppose so.
[11:27] ---
    No... I'm not...
[11:31] ---
    Chiaki!
[11:36] ---
    Nao...
[11:39] ---
    Hey, Nao! You came all this way to meet me?
[11:43] ---
    My angel!
[11:44] ---
    Huh? What are you doing out here Taro?!
[11:47] ---
    Hey, Nao, you've got some
    blood on your knee...
[11:49] ---
    Oh... I tripped and fell a minute ago.
[11:53] ---
    I've been worried about you.
    What on Earth made you disappear like that?
[11:56] ---
    She came... all the way out here to find me?
[12:00] ---
    She ran herself ragged just for me?
[12:02] ---
    What a relief. I had no idea
    what I was going to do if I couldn't find you.
[12:07] ---
    Shit. I look... drastically uncool right now.
[12:12] ---
    Now listen here!
    Whenever you get benched from now on...
[12:15] ---
    I'm begging you, Nao. Just
    please don't look at me...
[12:20] ---
    Here, take this!
[12:24] ---
    Use it to wipe off your sweat.
[12:25] ---
    Make sure you keep your
    body from getting too cold.
[12:29] ---
    Everybody worked real hard out there
    to make sure you wouldn't come back to a big mess.
[12:34] ---
    So be sure to show your
    appreciation later, okay?
[12:36] ---
    Oh, I get it...
[12:40] ---
    Nao's already seen it,
    she's always watched us struggle to improve...
[12:46] ---
    Okay! I need to get back right away
    to have a meeting with the others.
[12:50] ---
    But I want you to walk back slowly
    so you don't get tired, Chiaki.
[12:54] ---
    There's still plenty of time left!
[12:59] ---
    It's just like seaweed head said...
[13:03] ---
    All right!
[13:04] ---
    We gotta get going too, Kato!
[13:06] ---
    Wait!
[13:07] ---
    What? What do you want this time?
[13:09] ---
    You're going down, seaweed head.
    I'll become the most important person to Nao.
[13:14] ---
    Huh?! What the hell?!
[13:16] ---
    In other words, I'm going to become
    the best basketball player in Japan.
[13:21] ---
    Huh?
[13:22] ---
    I will... never lose to anyone!
[13:34] ---
    Juri? What's up with this text?
    How'd she get her hands on a phone?
[13:38] ---
    bought a celly
    r u playing now?
[13:39] ---
    Jeez, she ain't even using full sentences.
[13:41] ---
    was gonna come see u play
    2day 4 real
    was saving my monies for it
[13:42] ---
    was gonna come see u play
    2day 4 real
    was saving my monies for it
[13:43] ---
    I was gonna come see you play today for real.
    I was saving my money for it.
[13:48] ---
    but couldn't w8 and
    bought a celly yesterday
[13:49] ---
    But I couldn't wait and bought
    a cellphone yesterday.
[13:52] ---
    but couldn't w8
    and bought a celly yesterday
    so can't now.
[13:53] ---
    So I can't now.
[13:54] ---
    Oh great. So I'm playing second fiddle
    to the fancy new cellphone.
[13:58] ---
    but couldn't w8
    and bought a celly yesterday
    so can't now.
SIGN    pls be a gr8 player and listen to ur coach don't cause any problems 4 ppl.
[13:59] ---
    Please be a great player
    and listen to your coach.
[14:01] ---
    Don't cause any problems for people.
[14:04] ---
    She sounds like our mom...
[14:08] ---
    do ur best.
[14:09] ---
    Do your best!
[14:14] ---
    Yeah. I'll do my best.
[14:22] ---
    I guess this is what I get...
    for quitting basketball once.
[14:26] ---
    Just 5 minutes and I'm exhausted...
[14:29] ---
    Hey Manager, you're in charge of drinks.
[14:31] ---
    SAIJO
[14:31] ---
    The water for icing injuries is in the cooler box.
    So get that ready, too.
[14:53] ---
    I'm beat...
[14:56] ---
    We managed to stop the other team
    from taking a huge lead.
[14:59] ---
    But I had no idea all the anxiety and pressure
    would wipe me out this much...
[15:03] ---
    Please Chiaki, hurry and get back!
[15:09] ---
    You hanging in there?
[15:11] ---
    Madoka...?
[15:12] ---
    Hey Yabuuchi.
[15:15] ---
    What the hell are you doing out here?
[15:17] ---
    Hey! Have a little more respect!
    We came all the way here to cheer you guys on!
[15:21] ---
    It's only natural for us to
    come see how things pan out,
[15:24] ---
    especially after all that time
    we spent helping you practice.
[15:27] ---
    That's for sure. If they're gonna go out,
    I hope it's with a bang!
[15:30] ---
    Please stop making it sound like
    they're doomed to lose this match!
[15:33] ---
    If you're just gonna be a
    nuisance, then go the hell home.
[15:35] ---
    Oh? Only 2 points behind!
    You guys are putting up a fight!
[15:39] ---
    Um, how about the girls' team?
[15:42] ---
    We lost our game.
[15:43] ---
    But it was soooo close!
[15:45] ---
    Seriously, you won't believe it!
[15:47] ---
    We had it down to a 1 point
    game at the very end!
[15:48] ---
    I can't concentrate with all
    this screeching going on!
[15:49] ---
    We had a chance!
[15:51] ---
    It was totally down to the wire!
[15:52] ---
    Here. You can have this.
[15:53] ---
    We put literally everything we had into it!
[15:54] ---
    For sure!
[15:55] ---
    What's this supposed to be?
[15:56] ---
    Brown sugar candies for a calorie boost.
[15:59] ---
    You guys didn't prepare
    anything like this, did you?
[16:01] ---
    Oh, thank you.
[16:02] ---
    Here. You all should have some.
[16:05] ---
    Thanks grandma...
[16:08] ---
    Too damn sweet!
[16:10] ---
    You need the boost.
[16:11] ---
    I hear you scored 24
    points in the first half alone?
[16:14] ---
    You're on fire.
[16:17] ---
    You know, your face is all
    sorts of beautiful, girl.
[16:20] ---
    You should wear your hair up.
    Don't let it go to waste.
[16:23] ---
    Huh? You... you really think so?
[16:27] ---
    What a god!
[16:29] ---
    Do you enjoy eating sweet
    candies, Shigeyoshi?
[16:31] ---
    Yeah... I, uh, love them.
[16:34] ---
    Great. Then I'll give you a bonus piece.
[16:37] ---
    Here, Momoharu. You need one, too.
[16:39] ---
    Great, thanks.
[16:42] ---
    Ice Pack
[16:42] ---
    I'll give you this in return.
[16:44] ---
    Huh?
[16:45] ---
    'Cuz your eyes are all puffy.
[16:47] ---
    Oh crap! He noticed!
[16:49] ---
    I knew I should've put on a pair of glasses!
[16:52] ---
    Although, you should know
    I was keeping it in my underwear.
[16:54] ---
    Ugh! Then keep it to yourself!
[16:56] ---
    Man, these candies are super tasty.
[16:59] ---
    He's really got sharp eyes.
[17:02] ---
    Got one for you, Sora. Here.
[17:09] ---
    They went in and then stopped.
[17:13] ---
    Do you... understand what that means?
[17:47] ---
    We can do this! We will win!
[17:49] ---
    All that energy they have
    will definitely drop off in the second half!
[17:52] ---
    When it comes to hidden reserves,
    we have the advantage!
[17:54] ---
    Don't any of you dare give up!
[17:56] ---
    Think back on all of the
    training that we've done!
[17:59] ---
    Yes, sir!
[18:00] ---
    Koji, did you notice anything we could
    improve upon while you were watching?
[18:04] ---
    Nope. Do you think we're struggling
    'cuz our team is weak...
[18:08] ---
    ...or 'cuz Kuzu High is just that strong?
[18:12] ---
    I was sure that we could
    compete on an even level,
[18:14] ---
    whether we went up against
    Saijo or Shinmaruko.
[18:17] ---
    And I'm not just being an arrogant jackass.
[18:20] ---
    This is a damn good matchup.
[18:22] ---
    I think we can get our 3 years worth of fun
    right from the start.
[18:26] ---
    Very true. That's a good point.
[18:29] ---
    This is what we always wanted.
[18:31] ---
    Ever since we were freshmen.
[18:33] ---
    A match? But there's only 2 of you...
[18:36] ---
    We roughed it out for 2 years
    playing against middle schoolers
[18:39] ---
    and training absolute novices.
[18:42] ---
    We've been waiting to taste
    the thrill of a close game,
[18:46] ---
    where we have to fight for every point.
[18:49] ---
    And right now... I am
    definitely living that dream!
[18:53] ---
    Kazushi. Yukio.
[18:56] ---
    Did you think our practice
    sessions were too hardcore?
[18:58] ---
    Huh?
[18:59] ---
    Why are you asking out of the blue?
[19:01] ---
    They were way too hardcore! I
    wanted to quit all the time.
[19:05] ---
    But you weren't one of the noobs!
[19:07] ---
    You guys are amazing to make it this far.
    Thanks for hanging in there.
[19:13] ---
    Captain, you're supposed to
    save that for after the game.
[19:16] ---
    Yeah, exactly! After we win it all!
[19:18] ---
    Buzz off.
[19:20] ---
    What a jerk!
[19:21] ---
    C'mon dude, it's not like everybody
    is playing for your sake.
[19:25] ---
    Yeah, I know that.
[19:26] ---
    I just... wanted to try saying it.
[19:30] ---
    Ain't that a coincidence.
[19:33] ---
    I was thinking about doing
    the exact same thing.
[19:37] ---
    I'm so sorry for getting back late!
[19:39] ---
    Hey, Nanao! What about Chiaki?
[19:43] ---
    He's okay.
[19:44] ---
    Huh?
[19:45] ---
    Anyways, I'm really sorry.
    We don't have time for a proper meeting now.
[19:49] ---
    Don't worry about it. It's not
    gonna be a problem for us.
[19:54] ---
    Only 3 minutes left...
[19:56] ---
    Pay attention. I need all
    of you to listen closely.
[20:00] ---
    It's true that we were
    unable to make a comeback
[20:02] ---
    in the last 5 minutes of the first half.
[20:04] ---
    However, there is no doubt
    that we were in control of the game for that time.
[20:08] ---
    So in order to keep our momentum strong,
[20:10] ---
    we're going all in right from
    the start of the second half.
[20:14] ---
    Shigeyoshi, I want to keep you
    out on the court. Is that okay?
[20:18] ---
    Yeah. Of course.
[20:20] ---
    If Kurumatani decides to make a fast break,
    don't force yourself to keep up.
[20:24] ---
    Momoharu will dash at full speed
    to provide support instead.
[20:27] ---
    Right.
[20:28] ---
    Shigeyoshi can prepare for the event
    we get a second chance.
[20:30] ---
    Understood.
[20:31] ---
    Hold up a sec! What about Chiaki?
[20:34] ---
    He's on the bench until
    the fourth quarter, dude.
[20:36] ---
    Even if we put bro back on
    the court, he couldn't do mu-
[20:39] ---
    DEATH!
[20:41] ---
    Oh crap! Kite!
[20:42] ---
    I think you boys have been screwing around
    a little too much lately.
[20:45] ---
    And just where the hell
    have you been, jackass?!
[20:47] ---
    You better not have gone to stuff your face
    with a damn popsicle again!
[20:51] ---
    Nature called!
[20:54] ---
    You can drop the scary face with me, dude.
[20:59] ---
    Miss Nao.
[21:00] ---
    Uh, yes?
[21:01] ---
    I want off the bench. So,
    please put me back in.
[21:05] ---
    To assure our victory.
[21:09] ---
    And... to kindle our love.
[21:12] ---
    What the hell are you talking about, dumbass?
[21:14] ---
    You've got three fouls, remember?!
[21:15] ---
    We sure as hell can't afford to let you
    get ejected in the third quart-
[21:18] ---
    That's fine with me.
[21:19] ---
    Huh?!
[21:20] ---
    However, I'm benching you
    the instant you get a fourth foul.
[21:24] ---
    And then I'm not letting you back in
    until the final 3 minutes.
[21:28] ---
    I like what you said earlier.
    I'm going to borrow it.
[21:34] ---
    Shinjoooooo! Fight!
[21:37] ---
    We're gonna climb our way to the top!
    Don't let anything stop us!
[21:40] ---
    Right!
[21:42] ---
    Let's get out there. And assure our victory!
[23:30] ---
    Ahiru no Sora
    Next Time: Bonds
[23:31] ---
    Next episode: "Bonds."