10 - The Shadow of a Genius

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[00:05] Niko
    Going to that theme park last week
    must've recharged me...
SIGN    Glow Glow
SIGN    Glow Glow
[00:10] Both
    Because I've never been
    this motivated in my life!
[00:14] Kazuki
    It appears I do need to nourish
    the spirit as well as the body.
[00:17] Niko
    I guess an occasional break doesn't hurt.
[00:20] Yu
    Kazuki-san! Niko-san!
[00:22] Yu
    Are you two going to practice?
    Then have a nice day!
[00:26] Both
    I'll see you later.
[00:31] Yu
    They're in perfect sync. How sisterly.
[00:35] Yu
    Now, since Miwa-san already left,
    I might as well do some cleaning...
[00:42] Yu
    Miwa-san forgot her lunch?
[00:46] Miwa
    What're you makin' for my side dishes?
[00:49] Miwa
    I wanna bunch of fruit for dessert!
[00:53] Miwa
    That lunch really hit the spot.
SIGN    Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
SIGN    home.10 The Shadow of a Genius
[02:37] Yu
    The venue should be around here...
[02:41] Yu
    Was today's match so important
    that she forgot her lunch?
[02:45] Yu
    I have to get it to her.
[02:55] Yu
    She's reading an actual book while walking?
    You never see that these days.
SIGN    Sidewalk Construction
SIGN    Sorry for the Inconvenience
    Sidewalk Construction
[03:15] Sakura
    Excuse me.
[03:17] Sakura
    Can I help you?
[03:21] Yu
    Has she not even noticed how hot it is today?
[03:24] Yu
    Here.
SIGN    Plum
[03:25] Yu
    This replenishes the sodium, citric acid,
    and minerals you lost from sweating.
[03:29] Yu
    You should try it!
[03:32] Yu
    Bye!
[03:36] Sakura
    He carries around pickled
    plums in this weather...
[03:40] Sakura
    Just like me?
SIGN    Shogi Center
[03:46] Yu
    I managed to talk my way in here
    to deliver her lunch.
[03:50] Yu
    This is my first time seeing
    shogi matches in person.
[03:54] Yu
    Miwa-san!
[03:58] Yu
    She really does look cool playing shogi!
[04:02] Yu
    Is Miwa-san winning?
[04:04] Staff
    Who're you?
[04:05] Staff
    Sorry, Ms. Mikadono is the titleholder,
    so she's ranked higher,
[04:10] Staff
    but right now she seems to be under pressure.
[04:13] Staff
    Her opponent knows how to
    counter her moves perfectly.
[04:16] Staff
    There's still a chance for a comeback, though.
[04:20] Yu
    Miwa-san...
[04:24] Yu
    She looks so intense.
[04:26] Yu
    I can't say a word to her.
SIGN    °Never talk to the players during a match.
SIGN    °Never talk to the players during a match.
[04:42] Staff
    There it is!
[04:44] Staff
    The Miwa Mikadono lick!
[04:46] Staff
    Chalk up another win.
[04:48] Yu
    But they're still playing.
[04:50] Staff
    Yes, but whenever Ms. Mikadono knows
    she'll win, she always licks her lips.
[04:57] Staff
    When that happens, there's nothing
    her opponents can do to beat her.
[05:05] Opponent
    I resign.
[05:14] Staff
    Hey, you!
[05:15] Yu
    Miwa-san!
[05:22] Miwa
    Yu-kun?
[05:24] Yu
    Miwa-san, you were so cool out here!
[05:26] Yu
    Yeah, totally different from home!
[05:29] Miwa
    Wow, rude much?
[05:30] Yu
    I should've taken photos!
SIGN    So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool
[05:32] Yu
    Then I could've saved
    that coolness for eternity!
[05:35] Miwa
    Quit that! I didn't want ya to watch, anyway!
[05:40] Miwa
    And besides...
[05:41] Miwa
    I don't like being called "cool" all that much.
[05:45] Yu
    Man, it was sweet seeing a pro in action.
[05:48] Miwa
    Anywho, why're you here in the first place?
[05:51] Yu
    Oh, yeah!
[05:52] Yu
    Here's your lunch.
[05:54] Yu
    I forgot it at home?
[05:57] Yu
    You burn a lot of energy at these matches,
    so I added extra sides.
[06:01] Yu
    Here you go.
[06:03] Yu
    Take care.
[06:04] Yu
    I'll head back.
[06:06] Miwa
    Uh!
[06:08] Miwa
    S-Since you're here and all...
[06:12] Miwa
    Do you want to eat together?
[06:16] Yu
    She's in Little Sister Mode!
[06:18] Yu
    Th-That's so adorable!
[06:20] Yu
    Sure, I'll grab something from nearby.
[06:28] Sakura
    So this is why you've been
    so off your game lately,
[06:31] Sakura
    Miwa Mikadono!
[06:32] Yu
    The girl I ran into before?
SIGN    Smorgasbord Lunch with Mixed Rice
[06:38] Miwa
    You really did make a lot for me!
[06:41] Yu
    Sure did! Help yourself!
[06:43] Miwa
    Y-Yup! Time to ea—
[06:45] Sakura
    Time to eat!
[06:48] Miwa
    Who said you could come along?!
[06:52] Miwa
    I don't want ya botherin' us while we eat!
SIGN    Shogi Center
[07:00] Sakura
    You're eating lunches made
    specially for you by a boy?
SIGN    A Few Minutes Ago
[07:03] Sakura
    So you're the reason
    Miwa Mikadono's in a slump!
[07:06] Yu
    Me?
[07:07] Sakura
    I'm confiscating this!
[07:08] Miwa
    No way!
[07:09] Miwa
    This is mine!
[07:12] Sakura
    Wh-Why are you this worked up...
    over a boxed lunch?
[07:16] Sakura
    How can my eternal rival have sunk so low?
[07:20] Yu
    A rival?
[07:21] Yu
    You're her rival? That's so awesome!
[07:23] Sakura
    Y-You think so?
[07:25] Yu
    You two cross swords and hone your skills
    as you fight your way to the top!
[07:28] Yu
    That means you're both her
    best friend and her toughest foe!
[07:33] Sakura
    You got it!
[07:34] Sakura
    I'm Miwa Mikadono's eternal rival,
    Sakura Yaotome!
[07:39] Miwa
    Wha? I've beaten you over a hundred times,
    if we include practice matches.
[07:44] Miwa
    And you've never beaten me once.
[07:46] Yu
    Huh?
[07:48] Miwa
    You're just a sore loser and a crybaby!
[07:50] Miwa
    Who d'ya think you are,
    calling yourself my rival?
[07:54] Miwa
    And how exactly am I in a "slump," anyway?
    I just won, in case ya forgot!
[07:59] Sakura
    Fine. I'll admit you're maintaining
     your win rate.
[08:02] Sakura
    But you're still better than this!
[08:06] Sakura
    You used to win your matches in a flash!
[08:09] Sakura
    You might've won your last match too,
    but that wasn't a Miwa Mikadono win!
[08:13] Sakura
    You're the women's shogi star
    who wins against top-ranking males!
[08:17] Sakura
    You're a super, super, super...
[08:19] Sakura
    super-prodigy!
[08:23] Yu
    Is she arguing with her or praising her?
[08:25] Sakura
    But... I finally earned a chance
    to challenge you for your title!
[08:32] Sakura
    Miwa Mikadono!
    I will bring an end to your era!
[08:36] Miwa
    I never had an era in the first place.
[08:38] Sakura
    This is your era! You're in your moment!
[08:42] Yu
    This girl...
[08:44] Yu
    She must really like Miwa-san, right?
[08:47] Sakura
    Since I'm your rival,
    I must study you thoroughly!
[08:52] Miwa
    Why the heck are you even here?!
[08:54] Sakura
    This is part of my research.
    I must eat lunch with you, too.
[08:58] Miwa
    Sorry to say it, Yaotomecchi,
    but you're having none of mine!
[09:04] Sakura
    Not a problem, since I brought my own.
[09:13] Miwa
    Huh?
[09:17] Yu
    What...
[09:19] Yu
    What's that black stuff?
[09:21] Miwa
    Ya made trash?
[09:22] Sakura
    Rolled omelettes!
[09:24] Sakura
    I'm too busy with research! I can't
    waste time worrying about appearances!
[09:31] Sakura
    N-No! Get back here!
[09:33] Sakura
    Oh, no! That's my lunch!
[09:38] Yu
    Yaotome-san!
[09:53] Yu
    Are you okay?
[10:04] Miwa
    Wh... Wh...
[10:06] Miwa
    Why are you two engaging in romcom
    clichés on these sacred grounds?!
[10:11] Yu
    Ow!
[10:14] Sakura
    I-I can't do this with a guy
    before my big matches!
[10:17] Sakura
    This is indecent! It's your fault
    if it blows up into a scandal!
[10:22] Yu
    It's fine. In any case, here's your rice ball.
[10:26] Sakura
    Thanks.
[10:28] Sakura
    Wait, I can't eat this anymore!
[10:32] Sakura
    I can't help but think we're...
[10:35] Yu
    It feels like we're...
[10:37] Miwa
    These two kids are...
[10:39] All
    ...a whole lot alike.
SIGN    Klutzy failures
[10:41] Voice
    Klutzy failures!
[10:43] Miwa
    Are ya gonna sit on him all day?
[10:46] Sakura
    This has nothing to do
    with you, Miwa Mikadono!
[10:48] Sakura
    Just work on the gameplay
    for your next match!
[10:52] Miwa
    You got absolutely no right
    tellin' me how to play shogi!
[10:57] Miwa
    Jeez! Yu-kun, don't just laugh at me!
[11:01] Miwa
    She's harassin' me here!
[11:02] Yu
    Sorry, sorry.
[11:05] Yu
    Miwa-san is so lonely and isolated at school.
[11:09] Yu
    And she's so cool when playing shogi.
[11:12] Miwa
    When will ya learn to give up?!
[11:14] Sakura
    Never! We're rivals!
[11:17] Miwa
    You're no rival of mine!
[11:19] Yu
    But who knew she had
    such a passionate friend?
[11:23] Yu
    I'm glad I got to see this cute side of you.
[11:30] Miwa
    So that's why you're smiling?
    You're too carefree.
[11:34] Miwa
    For the record, I'm not friends
    or anything with Yaotomecchi here!
[11:38] Sakura
    She's right! We're rivals, with a capital "R"!
[11:43] Miwa
    You ever seen poop trail
    behind a goldfish? That's you.
[11:47] Sakura
    Don't you dare compare yourself
    to something as tiny as a goldfish!
[11:50] Sakura
    You're an orca or a shark! A whale, even!
[11:53] Miwa
    Stop praising me when we're fighting!
[11:55] Sakura
    I'm not praising you!
    I'm just stating the facts!
[11:58] Yu
    In just one week, Miwa-san will begin
    her title matches against Yaotome-san.
[12:06] Narrator
    Sakura Yaotome, age 15.
[12:09] Narrator
    A professional shogi player
    in her first year of high school.
[12:12] Narrator
    However, professional shogi
    is teeming with young talent,
[12:16] Narrator
    so she was naturally overshadowed
    by her cohorts at first.
SIGN    My First
    Endgame Shogi
[12:20] Narrator
    But through exhaustive research,
[12:23] Narrator
    she gradually won enough matches
    to debut on the big stage.
[12:26] Narrator
    Her hard work, dedication, and iron will
    won her the title challenge.
[12:34] Narrator
    But the title holder, Miwa Mikadono,
    has never lost once to Sakura Yaotome.
[12:39] Narrator
    As the youngest title holder in
    women's shogi, she is a veritable prodigy
[12:43] Narrator
    expected to be the first female player to
    break into the ranks of male professionals.
[12:50] Narrator
    No one sees Sakura Yaotome
    as Miwa Mikadono's true rival.
[12:57] Narrator
    No one...
[12:58] Narrator
    except Yaotome herself.
SIGN    Day of the First Title Match
[13:07] Yu
    I hope I don't wake Miwa-san up...
[13:15] Yu
    Kazuki-san, Niko-san, you two are up early.
[13:18] Niko
    Same goes for you!
[13:19] Kazuki
    Can you explain your early-morning departure?
[13:22] Yu
    I'm going to pray for Miwa-san's
    victory in her matches.
[13:26] Yu
    There's a shrine that's considered
    a holy spot for shogi.
[13:32] Niko
    That's a coincidence.
[13:34] Niko
    I wanted to jog a new route
    that leads up to that shrine.
[13:38] Kazuki
    I-I'm playing a diviner in my new play,
[13:41] Kazuki
    so I'll need to visit a shrine
    to research my role.
[13:44] Yu
    Then why don't the three of us go together?
[13:51] Niko
    We must really be early. There's nobody here.
[13:54] Yu
    You're right...
[13:56] Yu
    I-I recognize her.
[13:59] Yu
    Good morning!
[14:04] Sakura
    It's you! The one who's dragging
    Miwa Mikadono down!
[14:09] Sakura
    Y-You're Miwa Mikadono's sisters?
[14:14] Yu
    Yaotome-san, did you come to pray too?
[14:17] Yu
    You put so much effort into research
    that I thought you didn't believe in prayer.
[14:23] Sakura
    It pains me to say that I'm not as
    naturally gifted as Miwa Mikadono.
[14:28] Sakura
    So I'll accept help from anywhere,
    even the divine!
SIGN    Win the Title
SIGN    Sakura Supreme
SIGN    Victory!!
SIGN    First Place!!
SIGN    Defeat Miwa Mikadono!
[14:36] Both
    Whoa!
[14:38] Sakura
    So tell me, how come you know
    all three Mikadono sisters?
[14:43] Yu
    Oh, me?
[14:44] Yu
    The Mikadonos took me in
    due to circumstances,
[14:47] Yu
    and I'm returning the favor
    by being their supporter.
[14:50] Yu
    We came here to pray for Miwa-san's victory.
[14:53] Sakura
    Wait a minute, you're their supporter?
[14:56] Yu
    Yup.
[14:57] Yu
    I heard that Miwa-san was facing obstacles,
[15:00] Yu
    and it's the only way someone
    as mediocre as me can help her.
[15:04] Sakura
    Unbelievable.
[15:06] Sakura
    Just because you're mediocre,
[15:08] Sakura
    you're hiding in the shadow
    of a prodigy doing grunt work?
[15:13] Yu
    It's not grunt work!
[15:14] Sakura
    Yes, it is!
[15:15] Sakura
    You're a "supporter" who makes her lunch,
[15:18] Sakura
    and I'll bet you clean the house
    and do laundry, too!
[15:21] Both
    He sure does.
[15:22] Yu
    What's wrong with that?
[15:24] Yu
    Every day I get to do things
    that I'm good at, and it's fun.
[15:27] Sakura
    Everything's wrong with it!
[15:29] Sakura
    I'd never stand for that.
[15:32] Sakura
    Someone who hides in a prodigy's
    shadow is just a bit player.
[15:37] Sakura
    The spotlight isn't just for prodigies!
[15:41] Sakura
    I'm the leading player in my life!
[15:45] Sakura
    And I won't give up being the lead
    just because I'm not gifted!
[15:51] Sakura
    I thought we were sort of alike,
    but I see I was wrong.
[15:58] Sakura
    I swear I'll win today's title match
    against Miwa Mikadono.
[16:03] Kazuki
    Despite her cute looks...
[16:05] Niko
    She's got a fire burning in her.
SIGN    SPLAT
[16:12] Yu
    You tripped again?
[16:14] Yu
    Are you okay?
[16:28] Both
    What the hell?!
[16:30] Kazuki
    How are you...
[16:31] Niko
    ...on top of her?
[16:33] Sakura
    Get off of me!
[16:35] Yu
    Sorry!
[16:39] Yu
    So... I really think we are a lot alike.
[16:44] Sakura
    N...
[16:45] Sakura
    No, we're not! Don't lump me in with you!
[16:52] Kazuki
    Miwa, don't you ever...
[16:55] Niko
    You better not...
[16:57] Both
    ...lose to her!
[17:03] Sakura
    I don't have time to waste on this.
[17:06] Sakura
    This is the final stretch!
SIGN    Saika Newspaper Cup
    Keika Series
    Match One
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    Second-Degree Professional
    Sakura Yaotome
    v.
    Keika Title Holder
    Miwa Mikadono
SIGN    Saika Newspaper Cup
    Keika Series
    Match One
[17:33] Yu
    It's starting!
SIGN    Saika Newspaper Cup
    Keika Series
    Match One
[17:39] Niko
    You don't have to be so
    glued to the screen, Yu.
[17:43] Kazuki
    The title matches are best three out of five.
    Today's match won't determine the winner.
[17:48] Yu
    B-But because of scheduling issues, these
    matches ended up unusually close together.
[17:53] Yu
    The first match is crucial!
[17:55] Yu
    I'm going to watch.
[17:58] Kazuki
    Miwa's never lost to that girl.
    Why would she now?
[18:01] Niko
    Quit worrying over nothing!
[18:09] Yu
    Sheesh...
[18:13] Yu
    If you're so worried, let's watch together!
[18:20] Niko
    I'm not worried!
[18:22] Kazuki
    Me either! Miwa has already won,
    as far as I'm concerned!
[18:26] Yu
    Sheesh, don't go putting up a front now.
[18:35] Yu
    Huh?
SIGN    Saika Newspaper Cup
    Keika Series
    Match One
[18:37] Miwa
    I... I resign.
[18:42] Yu
    Miwa-san... lost?
[18:47] Yu
    G-Guys, I'll go get Miwa-san!
[18:49] Kazuki
    Yu!
[18:51] Kazuki
    Just act normal.
[18:55] Yu
    Gotta hand it to them.
[18:57] Yu
    They have the strength to accept her loss.
[19:00] Yu
    You got it. I'll go make dinner instead.
[19:03] Kazuki
    Yes, do that.
[19:07] Yu
    They didn't accept it at all.
[19:11] Yu
    But, yeah...
[19:14] Yu
    I should just act normal.
SIGN    Miwa's Deluxe Dinner, Covered in Kitties
SIGN    Miwa's Deluxe Dinner, Covered in Kitties
[19:19] Yu
    I swear I was going for a normal meal!
[19:21] Niko
    Th-This is beyond overkill!
[19:24] Kazuki
    You certainly laid it on thick.
[19:26] Yu
    I only wanted to cheer her up.
[19:33] Yu
    Miwa-san! Welcome back!
[19:35] Kazuki
    Miwa! Even the best actor makes bloopers!
[19:37] Niko
    Yeah! This'll only make you stronger!
    Like a broken bone that heals!
[19:41] Kazuki
    H-Huh? Do you even hear what you're saying?
[19:45] Miwa
    What's with all the fuss?
[19:48] Miwa
    Anyway, I won't need dinner.
[19:51] Yu
    Huh? But you've always been
    hungry after your matches.
[19:57] Miwa
    I need to prep for the next one.
[20:00] Niko
    Uh, yeah.
[20:02] Miwa
    Smell ya later.
[20:08] Kazuki
    Miwa...
[20:21] Miwa
    Need sugar...
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    This helps prevent
    bad skin due to
    lack of sleep.
    Take some.
     - Kazuki
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    This will cure your
    post-match fatigue.
    Drink up.
     -Niko
[20:29] Miwa
    Supplements and protein?
[20:39] Yu
    Ah, Miwa-san.
[20:41] Miwa
    Y-Yu-kun?
[20:43] Miwa
    What're ya doing here? Go sleep in your room!
[20:46] Yu
    Sorry. I made a late-night snack for you,
[20:49] Yu
    but I was waiting for you
    so I could apply the finishing touch.
[20:53] Miwa
    Who puts a "finishing touch"
    on a midnight snack?
[20:57] Miwa
    He really is a failure.
[21:01] Miwa
    Is my snack...
[21:02] Miwa
    supposed to be this dark-colored ball?
[21:04] Yu
    Yup! I made it with the chocolate you like.
[21:08] Yu
    But it has a special surprise.
[21:10] Yu
    The finishing touch is this steaming
    hot chocolate I'll pour over it.
[21:14] Miwa
    You're gonna melt it? That'll ruin it!
[21:27] Miwa
    Kitty cats!
SIGN    Soothing Night Kittens
[21:31] Yu
    The chocolate ball has
    vanilla ice cream and cookies inside.
[21:35] Yu
    Hope you enjoy.
[21:40] Miwa
    W-Word of advice. Explaining everything
    kills the effect, ya know.
[21:49] Miwa
    Thanks for the treat.
[21:54] Yu
    No problem.
[21:57] Miwa
    I can feel the sugar rush!
[22:00] Yu
    Still, that one treat
    contains a lot of calories.
[22:03] Miwa
    I lose two or three kilos each match,
    so it doesn't matter.
[22:19] [SONG] Credits
    Translation
    Gad Onyeneho
    
    Editing & Typesetting
    Geoff Mazzolini
    
    Subtitle Timing
    Krzysztof Kunc
[22:22] [SONG] Credits
    Quality Check
    S. Bilyeu
    
    Translation Check
    Sriram Gurunathan