E9 - Kite, His Ball, and the Team's Pain

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    We brought along the guys\nthat got beat up by him yesterday.
[00:07] ---
    They'll tell you what happened,\nand I think it'll make you reconsider his punishment.
[00:13] ---
    You guys...
[00:14] ---
    Come on. Hurry and cough it up, fellas.
[00:18] ---
    W-well, Nishiwaki gathered up\na whole group of us yesterday.
[00:21] ---
    He told us to lay the pressure on this\ncocky freshman punk and get him to join our clique.
[00:26] ---
    Yo. Why the hell are you in here playing basketball?
[00:30] ---
    Don't you know that the Kuzu High basketball team\nis just a bunch of trash?
[00:34] ---
    I'm Nishiwaki, a senior here.
[00:36] ---
    Nice to meetcha.
[00:38] ---
    You're a freshman, right Natsume?
[00:40] ---
    I'm gonna give you two options.
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    Agree to be one of my followers now,
[00:44] ---
    or we beat the shit out of you until you do.
[00:47] ---
    Not interested.
[00:50] ---
    Get lost, dumbass.
[00:55] ---
    Don't play stupid with me.
[00:57] ---
    I told you to pick one, dammit.
[00:59] ---
    I don't need your bullshit!
[01:02] ---
    Do you get it now? Huh?
[01:07] ---
    After that, he totally snapped and we got flattened.
[01:11] ---
    Along with Nishiwaki and the rest.
[01:27] ---
    Where to go? The land, sea or sky?
[01:30] ---
    Ahiru no Sora
[01:31] ---
    I wanna invite you to come along
[01:34] ---
    The pages of our story have started to turn
[01:41] ---
    If you lose your nerve then recycle it
[01:44] ---
    And let it push you past hesitation
[01:47] ---
    Give and go! With the flow
[01:55] ---
    Instincts that are buried deep will always rear their head again
[02:01] ---
    People can't just hide the dreams they once dreamed of
[02:08] ---
    Even if these wings can't fly
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    We want to spread them wide and embrace the sky
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    Becoming the people who we want to be
[02:21] ---
    You never know, the impossible could be possible tomorrow
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    So let's keep up the struggle
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    Happy go ducky!
[02:44] ---
    So if the other guys started the whole fight,
[02:45] ---
    Kite, His Ball, and the Team's Pain
[02:47] ---
    that means it was self-defense! Right, teach?
[02:50] ---
    Natsume being expelled was based on the fact\nthat students were injured as a result of his actions.
[02:55] ---
    Even if it was in self-defense,\nnot all violent actions can be overlooked.
[02:59] ---
    Are you saying he should've just sat there and taken it?!
[03:02] ---
    Would you really do the same thing\nin that situation, teach?!
[03:06] ---
    Some pain in life must be borne with. Remember that.
[03:10] ---
    Seriously?
[03:11] ---
    This is why I hate dealing with authority.
[03:14] ---
    We always get the short end of the damn stick.
[03:17] ---
    You guys are free to go now.
[03:20] ---
    Hold up.
[03:21] ---
    Tell that punk Nishiwaki when you get back...
[03:23] ---
    ...that if he pulls this shit again,\nthen I'm gonna smash his face in personally.
[03:31] ---
    What's your deal?
[03:33] ---
    I never asked for or wanted any of your help.
[03:36] ---
    Keep your nose out of this.
[03:38] ---
    Look, I didn't come here trying to help you.
[03:41] ---
    I just wanted to wipe the slate clean.
[03:44] ---
    What?
[03:47] ---
    Your ball... I'm sorry that I kicked it.
[03:50] ---
    It's special to you, yeah?
[03:55] ---
    The hell does that mean?
[03:57] ---
    Quit making all this shit up.
[04:00] ---
    What was all that about, Yasuhara?
[04:03] ---
    Well, when we first met him, I picked up his ball\nand kicked it without thinking.
[04:08] ---
    And his fight with Nishiwaki's group\nwas triggered by the same thing.
[04:12] ---
    Plus, when he accidentally hurt that girl,\nit was only because he was so absorbed in basketball.
[04:17] ---
    It didn't take me long to figure it out.
[04:21] ---
    He's not a punk, just a dumbass\nthat loves playing basketball.
[04:26] ---
    AH! I JUST REMEMBERED!
[04:28] ---
    He promised to play basketball with us\nif I managed to take the ball from him earlier!
[04:40] ---
    It's special to you, yeah?
[04:43] ---
    Hey, Kenji!
[04:44] ---
    What's this? You playin' basketball again?
[04:53] ---
    Hey! You!
[04:55] ---
    Y-you talking to me?
[04:57] ---
    Yeah, help me out!
[04:59] ---
    If you got any spare paper, I could really use it.
[05:02] ---
    Oh God, this dude is taking a shit...
[05:07] ---
    Boy, you really saved my ass!
[05:09] ---
    I called my little brother,\nbut it was already getting crusty down there!
[05:12] ---
    You, uh, can just keep them.
[05:14] ---
    It was a free pack of tissues, anyway.
[05:16] ---
    Oh yeah? I really appreciate it, man.
[05:19] ---
    By the way, that ball you have caught my eye earlier.
[05:22] ---
    Are you basketball player?
[05:25] ---
    I'm not so sure. I used to be, but maybe not anymore.
[05:28] ---
    The school I just entered is kind of a dump.
[05:31] ---
    There's not really a basketball team to speak of.
[05:33] ---
    Plus, I just got expelled anyway.
[05:36] ---
    I don't think I'll be playing much anymore.
[05:40] ---
    I've got... a lot of regrets.
[05:43] ---
    If you feel that way, then don't be a quitter\nand just keep playing.
[05:46] ---
    Momoharu!
[05:48] ---
    Did you get a job as a toilet paper salesman or what?
[05:50] ---
    You're the one who told me\nto go and buy some, dammit!
[05:53] ---
    You stupid shithead!
[05:53] ---
    This guy is his... little brother?
[05:56] ---
    "Kite" was your name, yeah?
[05:58] ---
    Have you already decided to quit going to school?
[06:00] ---
    That's none of your business.
[06:04] ---
    I know our basketball team is pretty shitty.
[06:06] ---
    All the skilled players hoping to join\nalways leave after taking a look at us.
[06:10] ---
    But you know, there was just one guy who didn't.
[06:14] ---
    How could you ever understand how I feel?
[06:16] ---
    Because I was in a similar spot until recently.
[06:19] ---
    Though, I don't know jack shit\nabout your personal problems.
[06:24] ---
    But you gave up before even starting,\nso doesn't that make you the loser?
[06:34] ---
    Payphone
[06:36] ---
    Okay! I'm waiting!
[06:42] ---
    That's right... I am the loser.
[06:50] ---
    Come on, teach! Cut the guy some slack!
[06:54] ---
    I've heard enough from you.
[06:55] ---
    Natsume's punishment is final. Just give it up.
[06:59] ---
    That's why I'm here! I'm asking you\nto please do something about it!
[07:02] ---
    I've never met someone this hard to get through to.
[07:06] ---
    Expelled students\nneed love, too
[07:07] ---
    Please and thank you!
[07:11] ---
    I'm beggin' you, Teach!
[07:14] ---
    I find this hard to understand.
[07:16] ---
    You and Natsume aren't even\non very good terms, are you?
[07:19] ---
    Why go so far to cover for him?
[07:21] ---
    I will admit that I don't really like the guy.
[07:24] ---
    He's way too violent.
[07:25] ---
    And his haircut makes him look like melon bread.
[07:28] ---
    But...
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    I absolutely adore his basketball skills.
[07:33] ---
    That's why...
[07:35] ---
    Quit being a creep, dummy.
[07:41] ---
    I've been looking for you, Mr. Satsuki.
[07:44] ---
    Please, Teach. I want you to reverse\nthe decision to expel me.
[07:47] ---
    What did you say?
[07:50] ---
    Don't be absurd.
[07:51] ---
    It's too late to change your punishment.
[07:53] ---
    I don't expect it for free.
[07:55] ---
    I'll make this school famous.
[07:57] ---
    And as our advisor, you'll get to reap plenty of benefits.
[08:01] ---
    What?
[08:03] ---
    I'll take the Kuzu High basketball team...\nall the way to the inter-high nationals.
[08:07] ---
    Huh?
[08:10] ---
    I thought you didn't want to be associated\nwith the basketball team.
[08:14] ---
    What caused you to change your mind?
[08:16] ---
    I guess I spent too much time around these idiots\nand caught a case of the stupid.
[08:21] ---
    I know I'm making a selfish request.
[08:23] ---
    But I can't just turn tail and give up on everything now.
[08:28] ---
    Please! Just give me one more chance!
[08:32] ---
    You're being ridiculous.
[08:35] ---
    And it's pointless to even bring this up\nwith me in the first place.
[08:39] ---
    Because I have no authority in your case.
[08:41] ---
    You need to accept the facts and gi-
[08:43] ---
    Very well, then allow me to decide.
[08:46] ---
    The Kuzu High team going to the inter-high nationals?
[08:48] ---
    That's quite the promising prospect, if you ask me.
[08:52] ---
    Who's that?
[08:54] ---
    Mr. Principal!
[08:57] ---
    So without further ado,
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    I'll be introducing the newest member of the team.
[09:00] ---
    Natsume Kenj-
[09:01] ---
    I'm Kite.
[09:02] ---
    I look forward to playing with you.
[09:04] ---
    Everything worked out, but only because\nthe Principal made a special exception in your case.
[09:08] ---
    But do not forget that the conditions\non which the team can play remain the same.
[09:12] ---
    None of this means that I've got any personal faith in you.
[09:14] ---
    I get it.
[09:16] ---
    I'm done. No more fights.
[09:18] ---
    All right! Time for practice.
[09:28] ---
    Your dribbling is still amazing\nno matter how many times I see it.
[09:31] ---
    How the hell do you hold the ball\nto move it around so freely like that?
[09:35] ---
    Nah, you don't hold it. You stick to it.
[09:38] ---
    You said it yourself, remember?
[09:41] ---
    It was almost as if the ball\nwas glued to your hand or something.
[09:44] ---
    You can't just force the ball down,\nyou also have to lead it as it comes back up.
[09:49] ---
    Of course, the ball won't actually stick to you\neven if you're pulling it along.
[09:53] ---
    The important thing is simply to maintain that image of it.
[09:55] ---
    Cool. I think I get it.
[09:57] ---
    When you get the hang of it, switch to your left hand.
[10:01] ---
    And once you can do that,\nthen you use both hands. Two balls at once.
[10:03] ---
    Mom.
[10:03] ---
    Both hands?! That's gotta be impossible.
[10:04] ---
    There are just so many amazing people in the world!
[10:06] ---
    It's possible. Just watch this.
[10:08] ---
    He made me realize that I've barely even\nscratched the surface of the world of basketball!
[10:09] ---
    Holy shit! You're amazing, dude.
[10:13] ---
    Kanagawa School of Medical Science\nSecondary Hospital
[10:13] ---
    I was a little worried that we might get disbanded.
[10:16] ---
    But now our team has an awesome lineup of members!
[10:19] ---
    The cherry blossoms...
[10:20] ---
    have already wilted away this year.
[10:22] ---
    Well, April went by pretty quickly.
[10:27] ---
    Oh, I can smell rain!
[10:30] ---
    It doesn't seem like a storm is coming to me.
[10:32] ---
    It will. Really soon.
[10:38] ---
    Rain, huh? I hate when it rains.\nI always end up slipping on the court.
[10:42] ---
    But we can't even use the court today,\nwhich means practice is outside.
[10:45] ---
    That makes me hate the rain even more.
[10:47] ---
    Although, it's not like our team\nhas even had proper training to begin with.
[10:50] ---
    Which means days like this would be the prefect chance\nto spend time building muscle instead.
[10:54] ---
    And Mr. Satsuki doesn't really know anything\nabout basketball, anyway.
[10:57] ---
    What we need now is someone who can figure out\na training schedule for us to keep...
[11:07] ---
    Today I'm pulling out all the stops to make sure\nyou get the beating that you deserve.
[11:11] ---
    Brace yourself.
[11:13] ---
    Now get up, dammit!
[11:15] ---
    What's the deal? You're not putting up\nmuch of a fight this time.
[11:18] ---
    And here I went out of my way to gather up\nall these extra guys.
[11:21] ---
    At least let us have a little fun-
[11:22] ---
    My ball...
[11:24] ---
    Don't touch... my ball...
[11:27] ---
    Don't fuck with me, punk!
[11:32] ---
    Y'know, I hear the basketball team\nhas gotten serious about playing lately.
[11:35] ---
    Apparently, they got permission\non the condition that they don't cause any trouble.
[11:39] ---
    Huh? Is that what's holding this little idiot back?
[11:42] ---
    Well that sounds all sorts of fun.
[11:44] ---
    If we get this guy to snap,\nthen the basketball team is finished.
[11:48] ---
    And they've all been getting\non my nerves for a while now.
[11:50] ---
    Especially those damn twins.
[11:52] ---
    Come on, do it.
[11:54] ---
    I'll let you take a totally free swing at me.
[11:56] ---
    So just let the basketball team rot and die, okay?
[11:59] ---
    No skin off our bones, Kite. Let him have it.
[12:02] ---
    I'll even help if you want.
[12:04] ---
    Y-Yasuhara, you little bitch!
[12:06] ---
    We can avoid being disbanded if we just get rid\nof the evidence after we beat the snot out of you turds!
[12:10] ---
    That's right.
[12:11] ---
    We can sweep it all under the rug after the fact.
[12:14] ---
    But first, I wanna know which of you jerks\nsent this ball raining down on me!
[12:18] ---
    Uh... why don't you just go home and watch TV\nwith an afternoon snack or somethin'. Okay?
[12:22] ---
    Why should I do that?! I can hold my own!\nI'll take 'em to the cleaners!
[12:26] ---
    I'll piledrive whoever threw this ball right into the dirt!
[12:29] ---
    I don't need any help.
[12:31] ---
    Just shut up and watch.
[12:34] ---
    I don't even need to use my hands\nto deal with losers like you.
[12:37] ---
    Come on, do your worst.
[12:39] ---
    You cheeky punk! I'll make you regret that!
[12:47] ---
    Stupid freshman like you don't get to talk back!
[12:49] ---
    Eat shit and die!
[12:51] ---
    Hold on, Kite!
[12:52] ---
    Stay out of it.
[12:55] ---
    He's doing exactly what Satsuki told us we'd have to.
[12:58] ---
    For real.
[12:59] ---
    Some pain in life must be borne with. Remember that.
[13:02] ---
    Right now, he's bearing all the pain\nso that the basketball team can survive.
[13:06] ---
    Kite...
[13:07] ---
    That dumbass!
[13:09] ---
    And it's our responsibility...
[13:11] ---
    ...to bear the pain of having\nto watch him get beat up like this!
[13:15] ---
    What are you boys doing?!
[13:17] ---
    Shit, it's Satsuki!
[13:18] ---
    Run for it!
[13:20] ---
    Hold it! Stop right there!
[13:24] ---
    Is fighting all those boys know how to do?!
[13:26] ---
    For God's sake.
[13:28] ---
    That goes for all of you, too!
[13:30] ---
    As if you didn't cause enough trouble\nwith everything yesterday!
[13:33] ---
    Listen up. The basketball team will now be-
[13:35] ---
    Except we didn't cause any problems.
[13:37] ---
    At least not this time.
[13:39] ---
    Oh really?
[13:42] ---
    Hey, Teach.
[13:44] ---
    I thought maybe I could figure out...\nthe meaning of what you said yesterday, Mr. Satsuki.
[13:50] ---
    But honestly...
[13:51] ---
    ...I don't think this whole "bear the pain"\nthing is such a good fit for me.
[13:56] ---
    Same here. I thought I was gonna have a heart attack.
[13:59] ---
    You said it.
[14:00] ---
    Yeah, screw that noise.
[14:02] ---
    W-wait a moment!
[14:05] ---
    What now?
[14:10] ---
    I can't say no to eyes like those. Good grief.
[14:14] ---
    From what I understand, the volleyball team\nwill be taking a break from practice today.
[14:17] ---
    If you wish to use the court,\nthen you can have free reign of it.
[14:20] ---
    Huh?
[14:21] ---
    Sweet!
[14:22] ---
    We can have a real practice session in the gym! Yahoo!
[14:25] ---
    Yo.\nWe can have a real practice session in the gym! Yahoo!
[14:26] ---
    Need a hand?
[14:29] ---
    I can't believe this.
[14:31] ---
    Your adorable new teammate was getting beat on,\nand you all just stood there like rocks.
[14:34] ---
    You were the one who told us to shut up and watch!
[14:37] ---
    That was a figure of speech.
[14:41] ---
    It finally stopped raining.
[14:43] ---
    Okay, boys. Time to get pumped and start practicin'!
[14:49] ---
    Whoa, Kite! What's up with your face?!
[14:51] ---
    Don't tell me you got into another fight!
[14:52] ---
    Wasn't a fight.
[14:53] ---
    Not at all.
[14:54] ---
    Probably.
[14:55] ---
    But who can say for sure?
[14:57] ---
    Does it really even matter?
[15:00] ---
    So, hey.
[15:02] ---
    I've been curious this whole time.
[15:04] ---
    Why exactly do you go by "Kite"?
[15:07] ---
    Isn't your name "Kenji Natsume"?
[15:10] ---
    Cuz my dad was like a black kite,\nup in the scaffolds at his job.
[15:14] ---
    He "was"?
[15:16] ---
    He's dead now.
[15:18] ---
    He was working one day, when a sudden gust of wind\nblew away the scaffolding he was on.
[15:23] ---
    It was a headlong dive down 10 stories.
[15:26] ---
    Dad...
[15:28] ---
    Hey, Ken, we found this.
[15:30] ---
    It was mixed in with all your dad's other stuff.
[15:38] ---
    I want a legit basketball!
[15:39] ---
    One of those fancy ones made from real leather!
[15:42] ---
    Our family doesn't have that kind of money! Ya dummy!
[15:47] ---
    It happened just three days before my birthday.
[15:51] ---
    He was a cheapskate that drank a ton of booze,
[15:53] ---
    but he was always a good father to me.
[15:56] ---
    I never saw eye-to-eye with my new dad who\ncame along, and we just ended up fighting all the time.
[16:00] ---
    I see now.
[16:01] ---
    That's why he treasures that ball so much.
[16:05] ---
    Yo. I'm glad you're getting along with us and all.
[16:07] ---
    But I think there's one more\nimportant thing you've still gotta do.
[16:11] ---
    Go and apologize to Yoshino on the volleyball team.
[16:14] ---
    You owe her that.
[16:16] ---
    No worries.
[16:19] ---
    We're real close friends now.
[16:21] ---
    In body and soul.
[16:22] ---
    Oh my gosh! Don't embarrass me, Kite!
[16:25] ---
    I made you lunch today!
[16:28] ---
    Oh, hey, Bro!
[16:30] ---
    You know, this means war.
[16:33] ---
    Huh?
[16:34] ---
    Because Yoshino was number 8 on my list of girls\nwho I most wanted to start dating!
[16:39] ---
    FACE MY DIVINE WRATH!
[16:49] ---
    So fast!
[16:51] ---
    I'm honestly surprised he's keeping up with my speed.
[16:54] ---
    This shrimp is pretty good.
[16:57] ---
    Okay, this is the last run!
[16:58] ---
    Pass it over to me!
[17:04] ---
    Hey, Tinytown. Wait a damn minute!
[17:08] ---
    Have you lost your mind?
[17:09] ---
    Who stops during a 2-man drill\nto take a shot in the middle like that?
[17:13] ---
    You don't have to worry about me!
[17:15] ---
    I promise I won't miss any of my shots!
[17:18] ---
    That's not the problem here.
[17:20] ---
    Damn this little shrimp.
[17:21] ---
    The level of accuracy his shots have is unbelievable...
[17:24] ---
    Still, our practice sessions have only been\nthe same thing over and over.
[17:27] ---
    Don't you have anything else that we can do, Captain?
[17:29] ---
    You want some other drills?
[17:31] ---
    Yo, Teach.
[17:32] ---
    Quit staring and try actually coaching us for once.
[17:35] ---
    You're our advisor, right?
[17:36] ---
    That's true.
[17:38] ---
    Then... how about you do some running?
[17:44] ---
    Dammit, Momoharu. You and your big fat mouth.
[17:47] ---
    Um, Momoharu?
[17:49] ---
    I think we really need someone to help research\nand plan a training schedule for us.
[17:54] ---
    You're right. I'll think about it.
[17:57] ---
    Okay, that's enough for today.
[18:00] ---
    He must be trying to kill us, making us run 500 laps...
[18:03] ---
    Oh, I nearly forgot.
[18:04] ---
    This really doesn't pertain to any of you,\nbut the match schedule for the first semester is out.
[18:08] ---
    Here's a copy of it for reference.
[18:11] ---
    Crap, do the inter-high prelims\nreally start at the end of May?
[18:14] ---
    We barely have a month left to practice, then!
[18:16] ---
    Wow! There's also a tournament\njust for the Kanto region!
[18:20] ---
    That would be fun, I hope we can participate!
[18:22] ---
    We're too late to have any hope of entering that.
[18:24] ---
    The second round of games starts tomorrow.
[18:26] ---
    Gah, you're right...
[18:28] ---
    That sucks.
[18:31] ---
    Oh!
[18:32] ---
    Then let's go watch it! Together!
[18:34] ---
    No way. That's too much effort, man.
[18:37] ---
    I wanna go! Let's go!
[18:43] ---
    Jeez! I can't believe how late you guys are!
[18:46] ---
    I said we would meet up at 10 this morning,\nbut you kept me waiting for 4 hours!
[18:50] ---
    Now we'll be lucky to even catch\nthe last quarter of the final game of the day!
[18:54] ---
    Don't sweat it.
[18:56] ---
    Ugh... I should have just gone with Kite\nwhen he left earlier.
[19:00] ---
    Seeing the final game of this round is more than enough.
[19:02] ---
    Just look, I did some research online yesterday.
[19:06] ---
    This is today's matchup.
[19:09] ---
    This must be some kind of fate.
[19:11] ---
    ABSOLUTE VICTORY
[19:12] ---
    Defense! Defense! Defense! Defense...!
[19:20] ---
    A steal...
[19:21] ---
    Dammit!
[19:25] ---
    Eirin\nShinmaruko
[19:25] ---
    Blocking! #4 on Defense!
[19:28] ---
    Maru High is losing... by 9 points even...
[19:32] ---
    Whoa! According to this,\ntheir opponents right now are a seeded team.
[19:32] ---
    Charged timeout! Shinmaruko!
[19:36] ---
    They were ranked in the top 8\nof last year's Kanto region tournament!
[19:39] ---
    We thought Maru High was tough as nails,\nbut even they're getting trashed out there.
[19:43] ---
    Do you guys really think we can compete\nin matches like these?
[19:44] ---
    MA-RU-KO! MA-RU-KO! MA-RU-KO...!
[19:50] ---
    Hang in there, Maruko!
[19:51] ---
    You can do it!
[19:57] ---
    This game...
[19:59] ---
    ...they still have a chance to turn it around.
[20:00] ---
    Huh?
[20:02] ---
    They ain't dead yet.
[20:04] ---
    Listen up, Choji! I want you to stick to their #10 like glue!
[20:08] ---
    Got it!
[20:09] ---
    Sawa! If you get the ball and have an open shot,\nalways go for the three!
[20:12] ---
    Even if you miss, I will DEFINITELY get the rebound!
[20:15] ---
    Just leave everything that happens\ninside the paint to me!
[20:17] ---
    It's Chiba!
[20:18] ---
    He's as passionate as ever. Totally on fire.
[20:24] ---
    They're facing a full court press!
[20:25] ---
    The other team doesn't want\nMaru High scoring any points!
[20:30] ---
    Tokiwa!
[20:35] ---
    He's quick.
[20:37] ---
    Here he comes!
[20:38] ---
    Cover him!
[20:46] ---
    Holy crap! He dunked it!
[20:48] ---
    I've never seen a dunk in a high school game before!
[20:50] ---
    That #4 is so cool!
[20:51] ---
    Nice, Chiba!
[20:56] ---
    This isn't good, he looks totally wiped.
[20:58] ---
    He didn't even need a dunk to score on that play.
[21:01] ---
    Yeah, that dude really only has\nto raise his hand to reach the basket.
[21:05] ---
    It looks like he's just wasting precious stamina to me.
[21:07] ---
    He knows what he's doing.
[21:09] ---
    There's no denying that the other team\nis slightly better than they are.
[21:13] ---
    But that only matters if they were playing\non completely even terms.
[21:17] ---
    What do you mean?
[21:18] ---
    Take a look.
[21:20] ---
    Just a few more points to take the lead!
[21:20] ---
    MA-RU-KO! MA-RU-KO! MA-RU-KO...!
[21:22] ---
    Don't give up!
[21:25] ---
    Even if he pushed his stamina to its absolute limit,
[21:28] ---
    that's a cheap price to pay\nfor turning the momentum in their favor.
[21:32] ---
    In moments like these, it becomes very clear\nwhich team the crowd favors.
[21:37] ---
    And that is exactly when comebacks\nare most likely to happen.
[21:41] ---
    That #4 down there, he really knows\nhow to play the game of basketball.
[21:45] ---
    There's no doubt his team is strong.
[21:47] ---
    Shinmaruko\nEirin
[21:47] ---
    The game is over!
[21:49] ---
    Insane! A total unknown managed\nto beat a seeded team!
[21:52] ---
    H-hot damn...
[21:54] ---
    Those were some really sick moves.
[21:56] ---
    I wanna be able to dominate the court just like them!
[22:02] ---
    Yo! You were watching?
[22:03] ---
    It didn't matter how long you stared up at the sky
[22:05] ---
    That was kind of an embarrassing game for us.
[22:06] ---
    You always said that you would never be able to fly
[22:08] ---
    If we're struggling this much against a team\nthat hardly made the top 8 in Kanto,
[22:09] ---
    One night I cried wondering how long it would take
[22:11] ---
    it doesn't really bode well for our future.
[22:13] ---
    Until I could finally reach you with my hands
[22:14] ---
    As you can see, Kanagawa has the most intense\nblock of competition in the entire country.
[22:16] ---
    Eventually I got used to just running away
[22:18] ---
    Are you guys ready to get in on this?
[22:19] ---
    Until the day I realized that was a weakness
[22:21] ---
    For the time being, we're going to get a head start\non you by claiming the throne of Kanto.
[22:23] ---
    So let's start it all over, right now
[22:26] ---
    If you waste too much time, we'll leave you in the dust.
[22:29] ---
    We'll be right on your heels. Don't worry.
[22:29] ---
    The things precious to us were always close at hand
[22:33] ---
    If our school is also in the Kanagawa block,
[22:35] ---
    that means we can't reach the prefectural\nprelims without beating Maru High.
[22:35] ---
    We are never completely alone at any time in our lives
[22:39] ---
    What do you think, Chiaki?
[22:41] ---
    I say the bigger the challenge, the greater the reward.
[22:42] ---
    The truth is that you can fly, wherever you want
[22:45] ---
    Damn straight.
[22:45] ---
    Spreading your wings to go far higher than anyone else
[22:47] ---
    You sure sent me to one hell of a place.
[22:49] ---
    The more tears that you shed
[22:50] ---
    I'm cursing you, Dad.
[22:51] ---
    I swear... this might kill me.
[22:53] ---
    Then the stronger you become
[22:55] ---
    Let's use those wings to travel the world over
[22:56] ---
    It really sucks to admit, but we can't even stand\non equal ground with Maru High as we are now.
[22:58] ---
    And find a path to a future that no one knows about
[23:02] ---
    I'm gonna need way more practice.
[23:02] ---
    Always, always, always
[23:04] ---
    I ain't quitting until my shots\nstart going in the damn basket!
[23:07] ---
    Walking onwards, all of us together
[23:07] ---
    I'd kill for some ice cream...
[23:10] ---
    Faster, stronger...
[23:12] ---
    We gotta keep getting better!
[23:16] ---
    Uh, so where exactly are we right now?
[23:19] ---
    Sorry. I put us on the wrong train.
[23:23] ---
    What do we do now?!
[23:23] ---
    ENOSHIMA BRIDGE
[23:25] ---
    I don't have anymore money left!
[23:27] ---
    Okay boys, we're running home.
[23:28] ---
    Are you serious?!
[23:30] ---
    Ahiru no Sora\nNext Time: Manager
[23:31] ---
    Next time: "Manager."