E6 - Why Am I Doing Ballet? 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] Audience     Encore! Encore! Encore! [00:01] Hyouta     Jumpei! [00:12] MC     We will now have the award ceremony [00:15] MC     announcing the MVP for     the 79th Ballet Festival. [00:16] Audience A     It's definitely the Rothbart     boy, don't you think? [00:18] Audience B     I want him and the prince to both win! [00:22] MC     This is Special Judge Oikawa Ayako-san, Artistic     Director of the Oikawa Haruka Ballet Company. [00:29] Mom A     Godai-sensei used to be part of the     Oikawa Haruka Ballet Company, right? [00:32] Yuria's Mom     Yes, we enrolled at Godai Ballet Studio     because of its connections to Oikawa. [00:39] MC     Today's MVP is... [00:43] MC     Kawasaki Misono-san     from Takara Ballet Studio. [00:46] ---     Good job! [00:47] MC     Congratulations. [00:47] ---     Congrats! [00:49] Audience A     What? It's not one of the boys? [00:52] Ayako     Congratulations, Kawasaki-san. [00:56] Ayako     Your splendid performance     was worthy of the MVP. [01:01] Ayako     However, [01:02] Ayako     there was unfortunately one school     whose performance and attitude [01:07] Ayako     could hardly be called "ballet." [01:10] Ayako     On top of that, to respond     to the call for an encore... [01:13] Ayako     I deeply apologize for their behavior. [01:17] Jumpei     Why?! [01:20] Jumpei     The audience liked us the best! [01:25] Ayako     What is your name? [01:28] Jumpei     I'm Murao Jumpei! [01:31] Ayako     Murao-kun, I'm afraid I don't     understand why you're here. [01:37] Ayako     Ballet is an art. [01:40] Ayako     That impromptu spectacle by your school     and the attitude accompanying it [01:46] Ayako     is something inherently different     from classical ballet. [01:49] Jumpei     What? [01:50] Jumpei     No one who claims with a straight      face that what they do is "art" [01:53] Jumpei     is ever actually any good! [01:56] Ayako     I do not think you are suited to ballet. [02:01] Ayako     You should try a different kind of dance. SIGN    Godai Ballet Studio      Dressing Room SIGN    Act 6: "Why Am I Doing Ballet?" [03:42] Luou     Thanks to you changing the choreography, [03:44] Luou     the judges lumped me together with you! [03:47] Luou     Oikawa Ayako was right. [03:50] Luou     You should quit ballet. [03:52] Jumpei     What?! [03:53] Chizuru     Okay, okay. [03:54] Chizuru     It's true that if Jumpei hadn't      changed the choreography, [03:57] Chizuru     Luou might've been the MVP. [04:00] Chizuru     But then we wouldn't have been     able to see your true dancing. [04:07] Luou     My goal is to dance in a competition! [04:12] Chizuru     Well, a promise is a promise. [04:17] Miyako     Luou! [04:17] Jumpei     Huh? Competition? [04:20] Chizuru     I promised that if he got MVP, [04:22] Chizuru     I'd arrange for him to compete     in an overseas competition. [04:25] Jumpei     Huh? [04:26] Yuria's Mom     Chizuru-sensei! [04:28] Yuria's Mom     What is the meaning of this?! [04:30] Yuria's Mom     Did you hear what Oikawa-san said? [04:33] Mom A     The choreography... [04:34] Mom B     The girls had less time on stage. [04:36] Mom C     They practiced so hard, too... [04:38] Jumpei     Um... [04:38] Jumpei     I'm sorry, that was my— [04:40] Chizuru     Jumpei! [04:42] Jumpei     Take the younger ones to     the lobby with Miyako. [04:48] Kids     Oh, thanks! [04:52] Jumpei     Sorry you couldn't dance that much. [04:54] Girl A     It's okay. [04:55] Girl C     No worries! [04:56] Girl D     We were in the encore. [04:58] Yuria's Mom     Jumpei-kun was in all     of the classes, wasn't he? [05:03] Yuria's Mom     I was concerned about his     special treatment before. [05:06] Yuria's Mom     If he continues to study at your school, [05:10] Yuria's Mom     I will be withdrawing my daughter. [05:14] Chizuru     I understand. [05:15] Chizuru     I will make sure he does not join     the classes in the future. [05:19] Chizuru     However, I cannot make him quit. [05:24] Chizuru     I have a responsibility [05:27] Chizuru     as the one who discovered him. [05:31] Jumpei     Huh? [05:32] Jumpei     Hyou-chan! [05:34] Jumpei     What're you doing here? [05:36] Jumpei     The soccer club training camp is today. [05:39] Jumpei     Oh, something happened with the club, huh? [05:43] Jumpei     I knew it! I mean, you can     be a real pain sometimes. [05:47] Hyouta     The hell?! [05:50] Jumpei     Thanks. [05:52] Jumpei     For shouting my name back there. [05:56] Hyouta     That ballet crowd you've gotten involved     with looks like a huge headache. [06:02] Jumpei     Right? [06:03] Jumpei     After being told all that... [06:07] Jumpei     I mean, what does "not suited" mean, anyway? [06:09] Jumpei     I don't think I know what "ballet" is, then. [06:12] Hyouta     But... [06:13] Hyouta     It was interesting. [06:16] Hyouta     You know, your mic work. [06:19] Jumpei     What about my dancing?! [06:21] Hyouta     You'll be okay. [06:24] Hyouta     In ballet or whatever else you do. [06:26] Hyouta     Just be yourself. [06:28] Hyouta     That "art lady," too... [06:30] Hyouta     She's mad 'cause she's scared. [06:34] Hyouta     Drag her into it. SIGN    Oikawa Haruka Ballet Company     Tokyo-based ballet company SIGN    The Oikawa Haruka Ballet Company     is a ballet company in Tokyo.          It is counted among the top five     ballet companies in Japan.          It was founded by Oikawa Haruka.      The current artistic director is her     daughter, Oikawa Ayako. SIGN    Oikawa Ayako [06:43] Jumpei     What's the "ballet" Ayako was talking about? SIGN    Invited by Brute Lee SIGN    Director      Takehara Naoto SIGN    Fukiishi Kazuko SIGN    Mito Yukino SIGN    Starring Natsuji Akio SIGN    Stunt Coordinator      Murao Ippeita [06:54] Jumpei     That was amazing... [06:56] Jumpei     That sparkle... and "boom!" [07:00] Jumpei     Sorry, but I couldn't help but     think to myself, "I can't die here." [07:05] Jumpei     It's not about the basics. [07:08] Jumpei     It's what I was drawn to. [07:09] Jumpei     What I believed in. [07:11] Jumpei     If the essence of what I'm     aiming for isn't ballet, then... [07:16] Jumpei     Why am I doing ballet? [07:22] Jumpei     What?! Most of the younger kids withdrew?! [07:26] Chizuru     Oh, you told him. [07:28] Miyako     He would've figured it out eventually. [07:30] Miyako     The girls from the 14-and-up class, too... [07:34] Miyako     Jumpei? [07:36] Yuria's Mom     It appears Godai-sensei will not stop     giving you special treatment, [07:42] Yuria's Mom     and I'd enrolled my daughter to help her     get chosen as an Oikawa special student, [07:48] Yuria's Mom     but if Oikawa Ayako     isn't happy with the school, [07:51] Yuria's Mom     then there's no point. [07:55] Jumpei     All right! [07:56] Jumpei     I get it! I'll... [07:59] (Flashback) Hyouta     Drag her into it. [08:01] Jumpei     ...make Oikawa Ayako acknowledge me! [08:05] Jumpei     Luou! [08:07] Jumpei     What the hell's that stretch?     Teach it to me later. [08:09] Jumpei     But first, look at this! [08:11] Jumpei     I found it yesterday! SIGN    Oikawa Haruka Ballet School SIGN    Boys Summer Class SIGN    Taking applications SIGN     This summer, you'll be the hottest! SIGN    8 days of intensive classes [08:13] Jumpei     Oikawa Haruka Ballet     School's Boys Summer Class! [08:16] Jumpei     And guess what? It starts today! [08:17] Jumpei     On the last day, you perform     the variation you practiced [08:20] Jumpei     and get critiqued by Oikawa Ayako herself! [08:24] Luou     Yeah, no... I don't want to go! [08:26] Luou     This has nothing to do with me.     You can just go by yourself! [08:29] Jumpei     It does have to do with you. [08:31] Jumpei     You were frustrated, right?     Enough to bang on the wall. [08:34] Jumpei     We'll make her acknowledge us! [08:39] Jumpei     What the heck? [08:41] Jumpei     Ballet must be pretty lucrative... SIGN    Boys Summer Class SIGN     This summer, you'll be the hottest! SIGN    Taking applications SIGN    Class Full     Applications Closed [08:47] Jumpei     Well, applications are closed, though. SIGN    Critique by Oikawa Ayako     on the last day! SIGN    Full of amazing instructors!! SIGN    You'll be taught by pro dancers!⭐︎ SIGN    Oikawa Haruka Ballet [08:51] Luou     Is that what it says? [08:53] Jumpei     Huh? [08:58] Instructor A     Himenokouji Kotobuki-kun. [09:00] Instructor A     His family comes from old wealth, [09:02] Instructor A     and his parents are passionate     supporters of the company. [09:06] Instructor A     As you can see, his ballet technique,     sensibilities, and ability are... [09:12] Ayako     Having a supportive family is also     an important part of talent. [09:16] Ayako     Oh, that tall boy... [09:19] Instructor A     Right. [09:20] Instructor A     That's Takura Yamato, who won second place     at the Japan Ballet Competition. [09:26] Instructor A     He's already 180 centimeters tall     as a third-year in junior high. [09:30] Instructor A     He's also very skilled. [09:31] Ayako     Those leg muscles... [09:34] Ayako     I wonder how much of them he can shed. [09:37] Instructor A     And of course, everyone's     eyes are drawn to... [09:39] Instructor A     Yasuda Misaki-kun,     someone you've also noticed. [09:44] Instructor A     I have nothing but praise for his talents. [09:47] Instructor A     He wishes to join the SS class here     and continue at his home school in Kyoto. [09:53] Instructor A     However, his teacher in     Kyoto is against it... [09:58] Ayako     Well, I'll try speaking to his teacher. [10:03] Ayako     Can I leave the rest to you? [10:05] Instructor A/Nakamura     Very well. [10:07] Kotobuki     Did you know? [10:08] Kotobuki     Being placed in the spot     right in front of the mirror [10:12] Kotobuki     is a requirement for being     scouted as a special student. [10:16] Nakamura     Everyone, please go to your place     at the barre when I tell you to. [10:20] Nakamura     Starting in front of the mirror     from the piano side... [10:23] Nakamura     Kotobuki-kun. [10:24] Nakamura     Misaki-kun. [10:26] Nakamura     Yamato-kun. [10:31] Nakamura     I am your instructor, Nakamura. [10:33] Nakamura     All of you here are studying     at various studios. [10:38] Nakamura     However, for the next eight days,     please give the Oikawa way a try. [10:45] Ayako     I hope the next eight days [10:48] Ayako     will be an opportunity for you all to     relearn precisely what classical ballet is. [10:55] Ayako     Now, in eight days— [10:56] Jumpei     See? If we look like we know where     we're going, no one will try to stop us! [11:02] Nakamura     What are you two doing? [11:09] Jumpei     Oikawa Ayako-san! [11:11] Jumpei     I'm here because I want to know     what it is you call "ballet"! [11:17] Jumpei     Please teach me what "art" is! [11:22] Ayako     Nakamura-sensei. [11:24] Nakamura     Yes? [11:25] Ayako     These boys will be joining the class. [11:26] Jumpei     H-Huh?! [11:28] Ayako     Put them both in front of the mirror. [11:31] Ayako     I'm looking forward to the last day. [11:35] Instructor A     Ayako-sensei! [11:37] Jumpei     What? That was too easy... [11:41] Jumpei     Huh? [11:43] Jumpei     Luou? [11:46] Ayako     Make sure you do a thorough     background check on those two. [11:51] Ayako     I'm going to take both of them. [11:58] Jumpei     I'm Murao Jumpei, currently studying     at the Godai Ballet Studio! [12:01] Jumpei     I've been doing ballet for... [12:03] Jumpei     Let's see... [12:05] Jumpei     Three months! [12:07] Nakamura     Three months? [12:09] Nakamura     Do you mean that's how long you've     been at Godai-sensei's studio? [12:13] Nakamura     What about before that? [12:17] Jumpei     I did a martial art called Jeet Kune Do. [12:20] Nakamura     I see. [12:22] Nakamura     What about you? [12:25] Luou     Mori... Luou... [12:28] Luou     My grandmother... taught me... [12:31] Nakamura     Huh? What did you say? [12:33] Jumpei     Why is he going into bullied kid mode? [12:37] Nakamura     What am I going to do with these two? [12:40] Nakamura     Did Ayako-san choose them just     because of their raw talent? [12:45] Nakamura     He has not only the right build,     but a pretty face, too... [12:48] Nakamura     And look at the feet on the one who     doesn't seem to know anything about ballet! [12:53] Nakamura     Those feet! [12:56] Tsumamura     Sorry I'm late. [12:57] Tsumamura     The class before this ran late. [13:02] Tsumamura     I'm the pianist, Tsumamura. [13:04] Jumpei     What?! [13:07] Jumpei     Piano? [13:09] Jumpei     Live accompaniment? [13:11] Nakamura     Now then, let us begin the class. [13:13] Nakamura     Reverence. [13:22] Nakamura     Oh? [13:31] Nakamura     Now, we will start by facing the barre. [13:36] Nakamura     Stand in a tight first position and... [13:38] Nakamura     Devant, and close... [13:42] Nakamura     Music, please. [13:47] Jumpei     I knew it! She makes shiny drops of sound! [13:57] Nakamura     Hey, you should be able to     remember this much, at least! [14:00] Nakamura     At the center, I'll be giving you     even longer enchaînements! [14:12] Nakamura     Jumpei! You're not in time with the music! [14:14] Jumpei     Huh?! [14:15] Nakamura     Listen carefully. [14:17] Jumpei     What? [14:18] Jumpei     I was off? [14:21] Jumpei     No one's ever said I wasn't in time     with the music before! [14:32] Jumpei     Oh, this is from The Piano*! [14:36] Jumpei     And with this arrangement! [14:41] Nakamura     You're off! [14:43] Nakamura     How many times must I tell you?! [14:45] Nakamura     Listen to the music! [14:47] Jumpei     I'm listening! [14:48] Jumpei     I'm totally listening! [14:52] Nakamura     You're not listening to     what I'm saying, either! [14:55] Nakamura     Why are you tilting your head? [14:57] Jumpei     What? Was I doing that? [15:00] Nakamura     Jumpei, go to the back. [15:02] Nakamura     Everyone in this row, move forward. [15:05] Yamato     Damn, he sure dropped fast. [15:08] Nakamura     Luou, you keep looking down.     You're not focused at all. [15:12] Nakamura     Go to the back. [15:15] Nakamura     Now, we will go to the center,     but before that, [15:17] Jumpei     You know, this isn't school. [15:20] Nakamura     since it's the first day,     it looks like you're all a bit nervous, [15:21] Jumpei     If you got serious, you could blow     everyone out of the water. [15:24] Nakamura     and your movements are stiff. [15:27] Jumpei     Hey. Did you notice that the guys in front     of the mirror are the best dancers? [15:32] Jumpei     Oh, but the tall guy that switched with you [15:36] Jumpei     and that cool kid who kept his spot     in front of the mirror... [15:39] Jumpei     They might be better than you. [15:42] Jumpei     Well, I'll get my spot back before you, [15:45] Jumpei     so you can keep being scared that you're     not at your home studio and stay here. [15:49] Jumpei     I'll get Ayako's acknowledgment     for both of us! [15:53] Luou     Shut up, wild monkey. [15:58] Jumpei     All right, let's get our spots back. [16:01] Nakamura     Plié, and step! [16:06] Nakamura     Promenade. [16:10] Nakamura     Pull up your knees. [16:20] Jumpei     Just how competitive is he? [16:23] Jumpei     He was trembling a minute ago. [16:27] Nakamura     Turn. [16:31] Nakamura     Stop and hold that position. Lift your legs. [16:36] Nakamura     Luou, wonderful! [16:38] Jumpei     I can't lose, either. [16:41] Nakamura     Jumpei! You're off again! [16:43] Nakamura     Listen to the music! [16:46] Nakamura     Plié, fondu to the side,     step onto that foot, [16:50] Nakamura     coupé to the back with a half-turn. [16:52] Nakamura     One more time. [16:53] Nakamura     Fondu side, half-turn... [16:56] Nakamura     Jumpei. [16:58] Nakamura     Those hand movements. You're not     marking the steps, are you? [17:02] Nakamura     Everyone marks the foot movements     with their hands to remember them. [17:06] Jumpei     What, really?! [17:08] Yamato     Wait, what were ya doin', then? [17:11] Kotobuki     Were you just doing what     everyone else was doing? [17:13] Nakamura     No, he's only been dancing for three months. [17:16] Nakamura     You might be off because     you can't remember the steps [17:18] Nakamura     and aren't sure about the movements. [17:21] Jumpei     No, I know what the moves are... [17:25] Jumpei     But it's off from the image I have in my mind. [17:30] Luou     Well? [17:32] Luou     Wh-Who did you say was better than me? [17:35] Jumpei     The contrast between what you     say and how you act is intense! [17:38] Luou     That guy's toes aren't pointed enough. [17:41] Luou     That guy's not turned out. [17:45] Luou     They all had shaky landings. [17:48] Luou     They're all barely keeping up with     the music. Worse than you, in a way. [17:57] (Flashback) Chizuru     Jumpei, prioritize fine     positioning over the acting! [18:00] Nakamura     Jumpei! Hurry up and get in place! [18:03] Jumpei     R-Right! [18:06] Jumpei     One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. [18:10] Jumpei     One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. [18:15] Jumpei     One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. [18:19] Jumpei     One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight! [18:24] Nakamura     See? You can do it! [18:25] Nakamura     You were on this time! [18:28] Jumpei     Wh-What? [18:29] Jumpei     I just ignored the music     and counted while I danced... [18:33] Yamato     That means ya matched the rhythm     and danced to the music, right? [18:37] Yamato     Ya weren't ignorin' it. [18:38] Nakamura     Jumpei. [18:40] Nakamura     You're not at that point yet. [18:42] Nakamura     Just keep count when you're dancing. [18:46] Jumpei     Then... it won't feel good! [18:52] Tsumamura     "This is so damn boring!" [18:55] Tsumamura     That was the expression on your face     during the second half of class. [19:00] Jumpei     I like your piano playing. [19:03] Tsumamura     Thanks. [19:05] Tsumamura     When you dance, you don't just     try to follow the rhythm. [19:08] Tsumamura     You can't help but try to express     the emotions of the music, too. [19:12] Tsumamura     All without realizing it. [19:14] Jumpei     Is that bad? [19:18] Tsumamura     Come with me. [19:21] Tsumamura     This is Oikawa's SS class. [19:23] Tsumamura     Only students qualified to become     professionals are in this class. [19:29] Tsumamura     Oh, it happens to be a boys' class. [19:40] Jumpei     So cool! [19:41] Tsumamura     It's like synchronized dancing. [19:44] Tsumamura     Don't you think so? [19:45] Tsumamura     All their movements are perfectly     and beautifully in sync. [19:49] Tsumamura     I feel like I'm watching a performance. [19:51] Tsumamura     This is exactly what     "ballet" should look like. [19:56] Tsumamura     They're the complete opposite of you,     dancing to "feel good." [20:00] Jumpei     But... [20:02] Jumpei     If they're so together like that, [20:04] Jumpei     I'm sure it feels really good to them, too! [20:06] Tsumamura     How do you think they can be so together? [20:09] Tsumamura     Unlike in other classes, [20:11] Tsumamura     the SS class does the same     enchaînement for a month. [20:18] Tsumamura     By repeating it, they don't have to     think about what the steps are, [20:22] Tsumamura     and they can focus on moving     their bodies precisely. [20:26] Tsumamura     In other words, the basics can     completely permeate their bodies. [20:31] Tsumamura     They look so together [20:33] Tsumamura     because they've all arrived at the same     goal of the ideal movement. [20:39] Jumpei     This is... "art"! [20:42] Tsumamura     You have good sensibilities. [20:44] Tsumamura     For example, you were in      time with the music earlier. [20:46] Jumpei     What? [20:48] Tsumamura     The ability to get lost in the music     is a wonderful talent. [20:53] Jumpei     Then why was I forced to keep count? [20:56] Jumpei     Why isn't what I do "ballet"?! [20:58] Jumpei     Still, the music and emotions... [21:02] Jumpei     That explosion of light... [21:06] Jumpei     I thought getting carried away     by all that was "ballet." [21:14] Jumpei     No, I know. [21:17] Jumpei     It all comes down [21:18] Jumpei     to how I'm not good enough at the basics     to worry about that other stuff, right? [21:22] Jumpei     I know that! [21:25] Jumpei     I'm in more of a hurry than I expected, [21:28] Jumpei     after watching them... [21:30] Tsumamura     You're right. Without the basics,     everything else is out of the question. [21:35] Tsumamura     But before all that,     it looks like you're too unaware [21:38] Tsumamura     of your own dancing and     your attitude toward "ballet." [21:42] Jumpei     What do you mean? [21:44] Tsumamura     When you dance, everything     inside you comes radiating out. [21:49] Tsumamura     It's so scary. [21:51] Tsumamura     Reflect a bit on what you're doing, [21:52] Tsumamura     or you might not be able to     get to where they are. [21:56] Jumpei     Well, it's not like I'm trying*     to join the SS class. [22:01] Jumpei     Huh? [22:06] Jumpei     Sorry! I didn't think you wouldn't     know how to ride the train! [22:09] Jumpei     I'll go pick you up tomorrow, too. [22:11] Luou     I'm not going. [22:12] Jumpei     Huh? [22:13] Jumpei     Once Ayako acknowledges you, you can     talk to Chizuru-san about competing— [22:17] Luou     I don't care anymore. [22:22] Jumpei     Sorry. [22:24] Jumpei     I didn't realize you'd have a hard time     in a place with so many guys our age. [22:28] (Flashback) Tsumamura     Reflect a bit on what you're doing. [22:32] Jumpei     If I'd thought about it, would I have     been able to figure it out? [22:36] Jumpei     I didn't know about you needing     to get MVP to compete, either. [22:41] Luou     If you had, would you have     stuck to the choreography? [22:44] Jumpei     No... I wouldn't have... [22:46] Jumpei     I mean, I thought that I couldn't die. [22:49] Jumpei     Yeah, who would've wanted to see     the cool but boring Rothbart [22:53] Jumpei     with a prince who was only     worried about the basics? [22:57] Jumpei     I saw Luou at the gym. [22:59] Jumpei     I thought he'd kill me     with that same spirit, [23:02] Jumpei     and he did even better than that! [23:04] Jumpei     And then the audience loved it! [23:08] Jumpei     Luou... [23:11] Jumpei     Sorry... [23:12] Jumpei     for relying on you back then. [23:16] Jumpei     I was completely unaware     of anything about ballet. [23:18] Jumpei     I didn't know anything... I was arrogant... [23:21] Jumpei     I prioritized "feeling good"     over everything else... [23:26] Jumpei     I-I'm so embarrassed... so please     come with me tomorrow, too! [23:31] Jumpei     Okay? [23:33] Luou     No way! SIGN    Preview [23:36] Jumpei     She saw right through my audacity... SIGN    Arghhhhh! [23:38] Jumpei     I thought I could overcome the difference     between us with my sensibilities... [23:43] Jumpei     Dance Dance Danseur, Act 7:     "Ah, I'm So Embarrassed." SIGN    Act 7     "Ah, I'm So Embarrassed"