MAJOR 2nd Shigeno Daigo is an elementary student whose father, Goro, is a professional baseball player. Inspired by his father, who was once a Major League player, Daigo started playing baseball with the Mifune Dolphins, a youth team. However, he was unable to live up to the expectations of being the son of a professional, and quit baseball after less than a year. Then, in the spring of his sixth-grade year, Daigo's school welcomes a transfer student, Sato Hikaru, whose father is Sato Toshiya, a former Major League player and Goro's close friend. The fate of these two young men begins to move forward! Season 1 E1 - Daigo's Dream 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.) [00:05] Daigo     I love baseball. [00:08] Daigo     The reason I love baseball so much is... SIGN    Essay recital SIGN    "Dreams for the future" [00:12] Dai     ...because I love my father. [00:16] Dai     My pop—My father is a pro baseball player. [00:21] Dai     In the past, he's pitched in     the MLB in America, [00:24] Dai     and he's also played for     the Japanese national team. [00:28] Dai     But now, since he hurt his shoulder, [00:30] Dai     he's giving it his all as a batter     in the Japanese pro league. SIGN    My Dream [00:35] Dai     I really, really love my father     because he's always strong and cool. [00:43] Dai     When I grow up, [00:46] Dai     I also want to be a pro baseball     player like my father! [00:52] Dai     And I want to play in the major leagues, [00:56] Dai     and become the best in the world! [00:58] Dai     "My Dream"... [01:03] Dai     ...by Shigeno Daigo! [02:37] Dai     Rock, paper... SIGN    Daigo's Dream [02:38] Dai     scissors! [02:39] Dai     And shoot! [02:41] Dai     And shoot! [02:42] Dai     I won! [02:45] Kao     All right, Daigo won. [02:47] Kao     What do you want to watch? [02:48] Dai     Pop's World Series! [02:50] Izu     What? Again? [02:55] Ann     Pitcher: Number 56, Goro Shigeno! [03:00] Dai     Pop! [03:01] Izu     Jeez, we already know the     result. It was 12 years ago. [03:05] Dai     The catcher is Satou Toshiya! [03:07] Dai     He's been friends with Pop     since they were both little. [03:11] Kao     You're right. [03:12] Kao     They were huge rivals     up until high school, though. [03:15] Dai     Wow. [03:16] Dai     I'll join the local team when I get to     the fourth grade, just like they did! [03:21] Izu     Whoa, that means we'll be a family     full of baseball players! [03:25] Kao     That's true! After all, I used to play, too. [03:29] Izu     You and Pop were a battery, weren't you? [03:32] Kao     Yeah, kinda. [03:33] Izu     Next year, I'll join the baseball     team at my middle school. [03:37] Dai     Pop... [03:40] Dai     I wish I could play catch with Pop... [03:47] Izu     Ack! It's Gibson Jr.! [03:48] Izu     Go! Strike him out in three! [03:51] Dai     Keep it down, Sis. Haven't you     already watched this countless times? SIGN    Goro [03:58] Kao     Oh, it's your pop. [04:01] Kao     Hello? [04:03] Gor     Hey, it's done. I passed the tryouts. [04:07] Gor     I'll be playing in the Taiwanese league     from next season! [04:09] Kao     R-Really? Congratulations! [04:12] Kao     Ah, and what else? [04:14] Kao     What? You're supposed to go join     their training camp right away?! [04:21] Gor     All right, I'm off. [04:23] Kao     Don't overstretch yourself, you hear? [04:25] Dai     Give it everything you've got, Pop! [04:26] Gor     Right on! [04:27] Izu     Bring us presents when you come home. [04:29] Gor     Sure! You got it! [04:31] Gor     Oh, I almost forgot. This is for you, Daigo. [04:35] Dai     Huh? What is it? [04:38] Dai     A glove! [04:39] Gor     You're joining the Dolphins in April, right? [04:42] Gor     Let's race to see who     becomes a regular first! [04:46] Dai     All right! [04:47] Izu     Not fair! I'm joining the baseball team     at my middle school in April too, y'know. [04:52] Gor     I gave you one before... [04:55] Izu     It's in tatters now. [04:56] Gor     All right, all right. Next time, okay? [04:59] Dai     Pop, let's play catch! [05:01] Gor     Sounds good! [05:03] Kao     Your flight's leaving soon! [05:07] Dai     Pop, let's play catch when you come back! SIGN    Shigeno SIGN    Shigeno Goro makes the starting lineup in the Taiwanese league [05:35] Kao     Daigo, here's your towel. [05:37] Dai     Ah, right. [05:38] Kao     Have you got everything? Your glove? [05:41] Dai     It's in there. [05:42] Kao     Make sure to greet the manager     and the coach properly. [05:45] Kao     They're your pop's old baseball buddies. [05:48] Dai     I will. I'm off! [06:04] Dai     So this is the Mifune Dolphins. [06:07] Dai     Today is my first step toward real baseball. [06:10] Tas     Gather round! [06:13] Tas     Let's introduce the new fourth graders who     are joining the Mifune Dolphins this year. [06:18] Tas     State your school and your name. [06:20] Kim     Takami Grade School: Kimura! [06:22] Ari     Takami Grade School: Ariyoshi! [06:24] Kis     Takami Grade School: Kishimoto! [06:26] Mats     Yamamuro Grade School... [06:27] Tas     Hey, speak up! [06:29] Mats     Sorry. [06:30] Mats     Yamamuro Grade School: Matsubara! [06:32] Nag     Yamamuro Grade School: Nagai! [06:34] Kat     Yamamuro Grade School: Katsumoto! [06:36] Tas     All right! And last in line... [06:37] Dai     Yessir! [06:39] Dai     Mifune Grade School: Shigeno! [06:42] Kid     Huh? "Shigeno"? [06:43] Kid2     "Shigeno"? Could he be... [06:45] Kid2     Yes, that's right. Shigeno Daigo. [06:48] Kid2     He's the brother of Shigeno Izumi     who was with us up until last year. [06:51] Kid2     Which means that he's     the son of Shigeno Goro. [06:53] Kid     Oh, Izumi-san's brother... [06:55] Kid2     Shigeno the Second, huh? [06:57] Kid3     We've got a super rookie on our hands. [07:00] Dai     Pop really is a superstar. [07:03] Tas     As you're aware, Shigeno Goro started in     Little League and made it to the top. [07:10] Tas     So follow his example, everyone! [07:11] All     Yes, sir! [07:13] Tas     All right, let's begin practice! [07:14] All     Yes, sir! [07:16] Kid     His dad went to the major leagues, you know. [07:18] Kid2     He was supposed to be     really good as a kid, too. [07:21] Kid3     I bet his son's amazing, too. [07:28] Tas     All right. Newcomers up next! [07:30] Tas     We'll go in order. [07:31] All     Yes, sir! [07:35] Tas     Next! [07:44] Kats     I'm sorry. [07:46] Tas     Next. Daigo! [07:47] Dai     Yessir! [07:50] Dai     We've always been together. [07:54] Dai     Ever since I was born,     I've always had baseball. [07:58] Dai     That's why... [08:02] Dai     I don't want to lose to anyone! [08:20] Kid2     Huh? It bounced again. [08:22] ---     Isn't that pretty average     for a fourth grader? [08:26] Tas     Last one! [08:34] Dai     I-I'm sorry! [08:37] Kid     What's he doing? [08:54] Dai     Dammit... [08:56] Dai     I'll show them next time! [09:03] Tas     We're going to assess which positions     you have an affinity for. [09:06] Tas     Does anyone have a preference? [09:10] Dai     Yes! I'd like to be a pitcher! [09:13] Tas     Daigo? Well, I guess both your     dad and sister were pitchers. [09:18] Tas     All right. Give it a try. [09:20] Dai     Yes, sir! [09:25] Tas     All right, show me what you got. [09:27] Dai     I've practiced my pitching a lot. [09:29] Dai     Especially my control. [09:46] Dai     All right, that'll do. [09:49] Dai     All your pitches were strikes.     Your control is great. [09:53] Dai     However, Daigo... it's too soon for     you to be pitching, I'm afraid. [09:58] Dai     Huh? [10:00] Tas     I noticed it when you were throwing     during the defense drill, too. [10:03] Tas     Right now, your shoulder isn't very strong. [10:06] Tas     Even compared to other kids your age. [10:10] Tas     I understand why you want to do it,     but for now, don't insist on pitching. [10:13] Tas     Work on building up your muscles instead. [10:16] Tas     You'll still have time to     become a pitcher after that. [10:18] Dai     B-But... [10:22] Mat     U-Um... [10:24] Mat     I've always played pitcher at school, so if possible, I'd like to try that... [10:29] Tas     Really? All right, try pitching some. [10:32] Mat     Yes, sir! [10:34] Tas     Not bad at all. [10:36] Tas     Try throwing it without     tensing up. Just relax. [10:39] Mat     Yes, sir! [10:43] Tas     Nice one. [10:51] Tas     All right, Kimura. Nice swing. [10:53] Kim     Thank you. [10:55] Kim     Thank you very much! [10:58] ---     Let's do this. [11:01] Kid     I hear Shigeno the Second didn't make pitcher. [11:04] Kid2     Really? Even though he's Shigeno Goro's son? [11:09] Ref     Strike! [11:11] Tas     Hey, Daigo! Keep your eyes on the ball! [11:13] Kid3     Being his son doesn't     automatically make him good. [11:16] Kid     Izumi-san was amazing, though. [11:25] All     Thank you very much! SIGN    Shigeno [12:04] Kid     Izumi-san was amazing, though. [12:12] Kao     Oh, Daigo? [12:13] Kao     Welcome home. [12:16] ---     What's wrong? [12:17] Dai     I'm going out again. [12:18] Kao     Going where? [12:20] Dai     Practice! [12:22] Kao     Daigo... [12:28] Daigo     Practice! [12:31] Daigo     If I practice, then I'm sure I'll... [12:50] Dai     If I work hard, I'm sure I can     become as good as Pop! [12:55] Dai     I know I can! [13:10] Dai     Pop... [13:11] (Flashback) Gor     Let's race to see who     becomes a regular first! [13:21] Rig     I've got it! [13:23] All     Nice one, right fielder! [13:25] All     One out! One out! [13:26] All     Defense! Defense! [13:31] Izu     I hope Daigo gets to play. [13:33] Kao     Me, too. SIGN    Team SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Yamate [13:40] All     You can do it! You can do it! [13:41] All     Hit the ball! Hit the ball! [13:42] All     Turn it around! [13:44] Tas     Right. We're going to use a fourth     grader to pinch hit for us! [13:48] Tas     Kimura, go! [13:49] Kim     Yes, sir! [13:52] Ref     Strike! Batter out! [13:56] Tas     Another one! [13:57] Tas     Daigo, go! [14:00] Dai     Yes, sir! [14:01] Izu     Daigo, you can do this! [14:04] Dai     This is my chance. [14:06] Dai     I'll hit this one [14:08] Dai     and make myself a regular! [14:10] Dai     Pop, I'll show them what     Shigeno Goro the Second is made of! [14:19] Ref     Strike! [14:25] Ref     Foul! [14:28] Dai     I practiced every day. [14:30] Dai     I will hit it! [14:41] Ref     Strike! Batter out! [14:44] Ref     And that's game. [14:55] Dai     I'm sorry, Pop. [14:58] Dai     It looks like I'm mediocre at best. [15:01] Dai     I can never be like you. SIGN    2 years later [15:30] Tas     Okay! Next, outfield! [15:34] Kis     Got it! [15:36] Tas     Okay! [15:50] Fuj     Hey, Tashiro! [15:52] Fuj     Isn't this thing amazing? [15:55] Tas     Fujii! What is that thing? [15:57] All     Wow. [15:59] Tas     I know I asked you to be coach,     but I didn't tell you to buy a bus! [16:05] Fuj     Impressive, isn't it? It's our team bus. [16:08] Kat     It's got "Dolphins" written on it here. [16:10] Kat     Wow. [16:12] Tas     Hey! The team doesn't have     the money for this! [16:14] Fuj     Don't worry. I wasn't the one who bought it. [16:18] Tas     Huh? [16:20] Kao     Hello. [16:22] Kat     Who's that? [16:23] Mat     I recognize her from somewhere... [16:26] Mat     Oh, it's Shigeno's mother! [16:28] Kim     It's Daigo's mother! [16:30] Nag     Oh, right. He used to be on     the team back in fourth grade. [16:32] Tas     Great! Now we can play many more away games! [16:35] All     Yeah! [16:36] Tas     Let's all thank her! [16:38] Tas     All together now! [16:39] All     Thank you very much! [16:43] Tas     Hey, catch it in front! In front! [16:46] Tas     Okay, nice. [16:47] Tas     All right. Next. [16:52] Fuj     Seriously, thank you, Kaoru-chan. [16:54] Fuj     But are you sure about this? [16:56] Kao     It's fine, really! [16:57] Kao     Don't worry about it. [16:59] Kao     My husband's been saying     he's wanted to do this since forever. [17:05] Kao     And since he plays in Taiwan,     he barely gets to spend any time in Japan. [17:10] Kao     So he at least wants to help out     the baseball-mad kids in the area this way. [17:16] Kao     That way, he can find the strength     to keep fighting. [17:21] Fuj     Ah, I see. [17:23] Fuj     While he's at it, there's a baseball-mad     old dude who could do with an import— [17:26] Kao     No chance. [17:29] Fuj     Anyway, how long is that baseball     fanatic going to keep on playing? [17:34] Kao     I have no idea, either. [17:37] Kao     And given he's such a baseball fanatic, [17:40] Kao     why did his son quit the sport within a year? [17:46] Fuj     Daigo, huh? [17:48] Fuj     He joined a soccer team     after he quit the Dolphins, right? [17:52] Kao     He quit that, too. [17:54] Fuj     Huh? [17:56] Kao     Seems like nothing sticks. [18:00] Kao     Maybe sports just aren't his bag. [18:08] Izu     I'm home. [18:39] Izu     Daigo, don't you have better things to do? [18:45] Izu     You want to go to Fuurin Middle     like me, don't you? [18:48] Izu     You won't get in playing games! [18:50] Dai     I don't care. [18:53] Dai     I have no intention of     going to a private school. [18:56] Izu     Are you serious? [18:57] Izu     You promised Mom you'd study hard and     try to get into Fuurin if you quit soccer! [19:03] Dai     Yeah. I said I'd try, not that I'd get in. [19:11] Dai     What are you doing?! I hadn't saved yet! [19:13] Izu     I've had it with your crap! [19:16] Izu     What will it take for you to get serious?! [19:19] Izu     You gave up on baseball. [19:20] Izu     You gave up on soccer. [19:22] Izu     I figured you'd at least study,     but you don't want to do that, either! [19:25] Izu     I don't particularly care what kind of     life my brother ends up leading, [19:29] Izu     but shouldn't you try to live up to     our parents' expectations for once?! [19:42] Dai     Must be so nice to be you, Sis... [19:47] Dai     You don't understand what it's like! [19:49] Dai     You're good at baseball,     and you've got good grades. [19:52] Dai     All your life, you've easily     met their expectations. [19:56] Dai     What could you possibly      understand about me?! [20:00] Izu     Wow. I'm amazing. [20:02] Dai     That's how you interpret it?! [20:04] Izu     Fine. Keep being emo like that forever. [20:07] Izu     This is too dumb for me. [20:16] Dai     That stupid cow. [20:21] Dai     Dammit... [20:25] Dai     In reality, I'd like to... [20:32] Rik     Hey, Mutsuko... [20:34] Rit     Yeah, I heard. [20:36] Rit     They've replaced tomorrow's pudding     with mozuku seaweed, right? [20:40] Rik     No, not that. [20:42] Rik     Apparently, the transfer student     who's joined Class 4 is a real hunk. [20:47] Rik     He's tall, he used to live abroad,     and he's fluent in English! [20:51] Rits     That kind of thing     doesn't really interest me. [20:56] Rik     Hey! Shigeno-kun! [20:57] Rik     Where do you think you're going?     You're on cleaning duty, too! [21:01] Dai     Oh, really? [21:03] Rik     Don't play dumb with me. [21:05] Rik     Now, go get a dustpan. [21:06] Dai     Quit being a nag. [21:08] Rik     Maybe if you stop trying to ditch. [21:11] Sat     Excuse me, guys and gals... [21:16] Sat     I'm Satou Hikaru from Class 4. [21:20] Rik     Th-That's him! That's the guy!      The transfer student! [21:24] Hik     Is the son of Shigeno Goro,     the pro baseball player, in your class? [21:30] Rik     This would be him right here. [21:34] Rik     This is Shigeno Jr. AKA Daigo. [21:36] Rit     Riko... [21:38] Hik     Oh? You're Daigo-kun? [21:41] Hik     Nice to meet y— [21:47] Dai     Sorry, but I don't take requests     for autographs and stuff. [21:50] Dai     Dad's not around, anyway.     He's in Taiwan. [21:53] Hik     Huh? [21:54] Hik     Oh, man, you sure jumped to conclusions. [21:59] Hik     I didn't want your dad's autograph. [22:03] Hik     My papa's more famous, anyway. [22:06] Dai     What?! [22:08] Rit     "Papa"? [22:10] Hik     My papa has led the majors      in homeruns before, [22:13] Hik     and he retired last year. [22:15] Hik     I'm sure you've heard of him. Satou Toshiya. [22:21] Dai     Th-The son of Satou Toshiya,     the man Pop won the World Series with? [24:01] Dai     Satou Toshiya's son? [24:03] Dai     He's a "second" like me,     but I bet he's good at baseball. [24:08] Dai     Just leave me alone! [24:10] Dai     I will never play baseball! [24:14] Dai     I will never play in a game! [24:15] Dai     Never, ever! SIGN    If I Wasn't the Second [24:18] Dai     Next time: "If I Wasn't the Second." [24:20] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E2 - If I Wasn't the Second 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.) [00:02] Sat     Excuse me, guys and gals... [00:08] Sat     I'm Satou Hikaru from Class 4. [00:12] Rik     Th-That's him! That's the guy!     The transfer student! [00:15] Hik     Is the son of Shigeno Goro,     the pro baseball player, in your class? [00:22] Rik     That would be him right here. [00:25] Rik     This is Shigeno Jr. AKA Daigo! [00:28] Rit     Riko... [00:29] Hik     Oh? You're Daigo-kun? [00:33] Hik     Nice to meet y— [00:38] Dai     Sorry, but I don't take requests     for autographs and stuff. [00:42] Dai     Dad's not around, anyway.     He's in Taiwan. [00:44] Hik     Huh? [00:46] Hik     Oh, man, you sure jumped to conclusions. [00:50] Hik     I didn't want your dad's autograph. [00:54] Hik     My papa's more famous, anyway. [00:58] Dai     What?! [00:59] Rit     "Papa"? [01:01] Hik     My papa has led the majors      in homeruns before, [01:04] Hik     and he retired last year. [01:06] Hik     I'm sure you've heard of him. Satou Toshiya. [01:12] Dai     Th-The son of Satou Toshiya,     the man Pop won the World Series with? SIGN    If I Wasn't the Second [02:52] Dai     You're Satou Toshiya's son? [02:57] Rit     You mean, the Satou Toshiya? [02:59] Hik     To be honest, I would've liked     to have stayed in New York. [03:04] Hik     But since my family's moved back to Japan, [03:07] Hik     transferring to this school     was my only real option. [03:09] Hik     Understand? [03:11] Dai     What the hell's with this guy? [03:13] Dai     He's annoying the crap     out of me on every level. [03:16] Hik     Anyway, I was looking to join     a local baseball team. [03:19] Hik     I figured you'd know the score on     that front. Know a good team I can join? [03:22] Hik     I mean, you're obviously     on a team yourself, right? [03:25] Dai     Back off! I'm not on any team! [03:29] Hik     I... see. [03:31] Rik     Huh? I thought Shigeno-kun played baseball. [03:34] Rit     Didn't you know? [03:35] Rit     He quit playing a long time ago. [03:39] Rit     Ah! Why don't you refer him to     the team you used to play for? [03:43] Rit     You have the coach's     contact information, right? [03:46] Dai     The Dolphins are a rubber-ball team nowadays. [03:52] Dai     You want to play hardball, right? [03:54] Dai     Go do some research and     figure it out for yourself. [03:57] Dai     Why should I care? [04:01] Hik     He's a bit of a grump, isn't he? [04:04] Hik     Is he always like that? [04:05] Rit     Huh? [04:06] Rit     Well... [04:15] Dai     So he's a "second," too, huh? [04:18] Dai     His eyes were glinting with confidence. [04:22] Dai     I bet he's really good at baseball. [04:25] Sak     Shigeno-kun! [04:27] Dai     Sakura? [04:31] Sak     Can we walk home together? [04:34] Dai     Huh? Where'd that come from? [04:37] Dai     Not that I mind. [04:43] Sak     You know, we went to the same     kindergarten and the same grade school, [04:48] Sak     but we've never really talked, have we? [04:50] Dai     Well, we haven't been in     the same class till this year. [04:55] Sak     So how did you see me? [04:56] Dai     Huh? [04:57] Sak     In all that time,     how did you see me? [05:01] Dai     Wh-What do you mean?     Nothing special, really. [05:06] Dai     A-Anyway, where did all this come from? [05:09] Sak     Makes sense. [05:11] Sak     There's no reason someone like you     would give me a second thought. [05:14] Dai     Huh? [05:16] Sak     But it's not the same for me. [05:19] Sak     You've been a celebrity from day one. [05:23] Sak     You're the son of a pro baseball player, [05:25] Sak     which always made you     popular with the other kids. [05:27] Sak     And you always got lots of chocolates     from girls on Valentines' Day. [05:31] Sak     For a nobody like me, you were always     someone who was unapproachable. [05:36] Dai     Oh, come off it. [05:37] Dai     All of that is because of my dad. [05:40] Dai     I'm not popular because of who I am. [05:42] Dai     It's because of who he is. [05:44] Sak     That's not true! [05:47] Sak     That's not even the slightest bit true. [05:49] Sak     At least, it wasn't up until     the moment you quit baseball. [05:53] Sak     You know, my older brother played     for the Dolphins till last year. [05:58] Sak     So I used to go watch the games     with my parents all the time. [06:03] Sak     I saw you play in a bunch of     games and practice sessions. [06:06] Sak     To me, your being a "second" and your     father being famous didn't come into it. [06:11] Sak     All I saw was you, giving it your all. [06:14] Sak     You looked so cool out there. [06:20] Sak     That's why I've been wanting to ask you     why you quit baseball for a long time now. [06:28] Sak     I'd really love to see you     play baseball again. [06:31] Dai     Why does everyone have to     be so annoying about it? [06:35] Dai     Just shut up! [06:37] Dai     And leave me alone, idiot! [06:42] Sak     He didn't... [06:43] Sak     Who does that? [06:45] Sak     Is this what he's really like?! [06:47] Sak     I can't believe it! [06:49] Sak     Give me back my first love, you doofus! [06:58] Dai     Saying I looked "cool"... [07:00] Dai     What the hell was that idiot on about? [07:03] Dai     I quit because I looked like a loser. [07:06] Dai     I quit because I was a disgrace! [07:09] Dai     Everyone expected great things from me     and watched me like hawks. [07:12] Dai     And so, this "average" fourth grader [07:15] Dai     got exposed and shamed     over something he never asked for! [07:19] Dai     I became isolated from my teammates. [07:22] Dai     Stepping out onto the field became     nothing but a source of pain. [07:27] Dai     If only I wasn't Shigeno Jr... [07:30] Dai     If only I wasn't the "second,"     I could've played baseball so freely. [07:35] Dai     If only I wasn't the "second"! [07:51] Dai     Sis! [07:54] Dai     What are you going to do about this?! [07:55] Dai     It broke because you threw it yesterday! [07:58] Dai     Pay me back! [07:59] Dai     I want the newest model! [08:08] Izu     I keep telling you not to come into     the bathroom when I'm in here. [08:14] Dai     I'm... I'm sorry. [08:18] Izu     Oh, you're right. [08:20] Dai     See? It's obviously because you     threw it on the ground yesterday! [08:24] Izu     I'm sorry. [08:26] Izu     Well, it's actually a good thing. [08:27] Izu     This is god's way of telling you     to find a better hobby. [08:31] Dai     Say what? [08:32] Dai     God conveniently pops up to     tell me that right after you break it? [08:35] Dai     Quit trying to weasel out of this     and buy me a new one! [08:37] Izu     You're so annoying. [08:39] Izu     I don't have that kind of money right now. [08:41] Izu     My glove's almost threadbare,     so I have to replace it... [08:46] Izu     That reminds me, you have a glove     you only used for a year! [08:51] Izu     Give me that! Then, I can give you     enough money to repair this thing. [08:56] Dai     Uh, well... I don't have it anymore. [08:59] Izu     Huh? You don't? Why not? [09:01] Dai     I... I threw it away. Ages ago. [09:05] Dai     I didn't want to see any     baseball stuff anymore. [09:10] Izu     Are you serious?! Pop got     that glove specifically for you— [09:13] Gran     We're here! [09:15] Mom     Good evening. [09:23] Izu     Wow! [09:25] Gran     What do you think? I caught it myself. [09:27] Mom     We couldn't finish it by ourselves. [09:30] Izu     Grandpa, I think your     fishing skills are improving. [09:33] Gran     Yep! And I'm gonna keep bringing     you guys the whoppers! [09:37] Kao     Okay, let's eat. [09:38] ---     Go ahead and dig in.     Do you like it? [09:38] ---     Yeah, let's eat! [09:42] Man     The pitcher winds up... [09:44] Man     He hits it! [09:45] Gran     Oh, I think the Oceans might just make it     to the Climax Series again this year. [09:49] Izu     I don't know about that... [09:51] Izu     They're 1.5 games behind     the Warriors in fourth. [09:54] Mom     I like the kid on second base. He recently     stepped up from their second team. [09:57] Izu     Yes! I know what you mean! [10:03] Dai     Thanks for the food. [10:05] Kao     You've finished already? [10:06] Dai     Yes. [10:11] Gran     He still gets like that when     people talk about baseball, huh? [10:14] Kao     Yes. [10:15] Izu     A real problem child, that one. [10:18] Mom     Goro also had a pro     baseball player as a father. [10:24] Mom     But he never found that to be a burden. [10:29] Kao     Well, that man is totally baseball mad. [10:32] Mom     I wish Izumi and Daigo could enjoy baseball     free from all the pressure, too. [10:39] Kao     Right. [10:40] Gran     Well, Goro had Satou Toshiya. [10:43] Gran     Maybe things would be different     if Daigo had a baseball buddy like him. SIGN    Tashiro [10:51] Kao     Oh, the phone. [10:53] Man     Bang! [10:55] Kao     Hello, Tashiro-kun? [10:58] Kao     What? [11:08] Dai     Why does everyone only     care about baseball? [11:11] Kao     Daigo? [11:12] Dai     What is it? [11:13] Kao     Manager Tashiro of the Dolphins just called. [11:17] Dai     Huh? [11:19] Kao     Apparently, three players     have come down with the flu. [11:23] Kao     So they're short-handed for tomorrow's     match and asked if you could play. [11:27] Dai     What?! [11:29] Kao     He said there was no one else he could     turn to, so I told him it was okay. [11:33] Kao     It is all right, isn't it? [11:39] Dai     Why?! [11:49] Kao     Daigo! [11:54] Kao     Daigo! [11:57] Kao     Hey, Daigo, it's 9 o'clock! [12:00] Kao     How long are you going to sleep? [12:02] Kao     The match starts at ten! [12:04] Kao     We told Manager Tashiro     we'd be there, so hurry up! [12:08] Kao     If you don't go, they can't play the match! [12:10] Kao     It'll ruin it for everyone! [12:15] Kao     I've had enough of your crap! [12:20] Kao     What is wrong with you? [12:22] Kao     Why do you have to be so dead set against it? [12:24] Kao     It's a practice match, so you just     have to be a body on the field. [12:29] Dai     Are you really going to     buy me a new console? [12:34] Kao     If you play properly. [12:36] Kao     Even if you're just making up the numbers,     you have to take it seriously. [12:43] Kao     Oh, there you are. [12:45] Kao     Tashiro-kun! [12:46] Tas     Oh, you came! [12:48] Tas     Thanks, Kaoru-chan! [12:49] Tas     Sorry for asking you to     help us out like this, Daigo. [12:53] Dai     It's no big deal. [12:54] Dai     Just so you know, I might drag the team down. [12:57] Dai     I suck royally, after all. [12:59] Kao     Daigo! [13:00] Tas     N-No, it's okay. [13:02] Tas     Daigo, go get changed right away. [13:05] Tas     There's a silver van in the parking lot. [13:12] Kao     I'm sorry that he's still so negative. [13:16] Tas     It's all right. [13:18] Tas     I consider it my failure as a coach that     I couldn't make him stick to baseball. [13:24] Tas     I'm pretty sure it's killing him     just to be here today. [13:32] Dai     I guess this is it. [13:33] Dai     So they're cruising around in     a fancy van like this now, huh? [13:44] Dai     S-Satou?! [13:45] Hik     Oh, Daigo-kun. So you came. [13:48] Dai     Wh-What are you doing here?! [13:50] Dai     Wait, if you're wearing     that uniform, that means... [13:54] Hik     I went ahead and joined the Dolphins today. [13:57] Hik     For me, a local baseball     team is enough for now. [14:01] Dai     Huh? But I was called because     they didn't have enough people. [14:05] Hik     Right. Coach said you'll     be the one playing today. [14:09] Hik     I only just joined, so he doesn't     know if I'm any good or not. [14:13] Hik     He told me to watch from the bench today. [14:18] Fuj     Hey, Daigo, what's taking so long?! [14:20] Fuj     Get changed already! [14:22] Fuj     We're about to start! [14:23] Dai     Okay, okay! [14:27] Kim     Oh, it's Daigo. [14:29] Kim     Hey, long time no see! [14:31] Dai     Oh, yeah... [14:33] Kad     So who's the backup? [14:36] Kim     I guess you younger guys don't know him. [14:38] Kim     That's Shigeno Daigo. He was here for     a year when we were in fourth grade. [14:42] Kim     He's the only son of the Shigeno family,     the ones who gave us the team van. [14:46] Kad     Oh, I see. [14:47] Dai     So that's the deal with the van... [14:49] Hik     Hey! [14:51] Hik     Today, the Dolphins have two descendants     of former Major League players! [14:56] Hik     Gorgeous and fantastic, don't you think? [14:59] Dai     Stop that! Get off of me! [15:01] Dai     What's wrong with you,     bragging about being a "second"? [15:03] Hik     I wasn't bragging or anything. [15:06] Tas     Hey, gather round! [15:11] Ref     Bow! [15:12] All     Let's have a good game! [15:19] Fuj     So you put Daigo in right field? [15:20] Tas     Yeah. [15:21] Tas     It's the least stressful position. [15:24] Tas     He hasn't played in a long time,     so it's enough that he's on the field. [15:28] Dai     What the hell am I doing? [15:31] Dai     I don't want to see my old teammates. [15:35] Dai     It's hot, and I can't be bothered.     I just want to go home. [15:43] Dai     And yet, the feeling of the uniform     and the smell of the glove... [15:48] Ref     Play ball! [15:49] Dai     And the indescribable feeling of anxiety     and excitement when you hear those words. [15:55] Dai     It feels so nostalgic. [15:59] Kao     Daigo! [16:01] Kao     Good luck! Fight! [16:03] Kao     Damn, she's close! [16:05] Dai     "Fight," my butt. [16:06] Dai     Right fielders basically never have to— [16:08] Kao     It's coming your way! [16:11] Fuj     Right field! [16:19] Ump     Out! [16:20] Mat     He caught it! [16:21] Mas     Nice one, right fielder! [16:22] Fuj     Well done, Daigo! [16:27] Kao     For someone who doesn't want to be     here, he sure is showing some hustle. [16:31] Hik     Coach... [16:33] Hik     Why did Shigeno quit playing baseball? [16:36] Fuj     I don't really know. [16:39] Fuj     He said he sucked and it wasn't fun for him. [16:44] Hik     Huh? But looking at him now,     he doesn't seem that bad. [16:51] Hik     It's not like everyone else on     the team is super great, either. [16:54] Hik     So it's not a case of not     being able to keep up, right? [16:57] Fuj     Don't throw it! You're too late! [17:00] All     Go for it! [17:03] All     What? [17:06] All     Their right fielder got there really fast! [17:14] Run     Oh, no! [17:18] Ump     Safe! [17:19] All     All right! [17:21] All     We were lucky that right fielder's     got a weak arm! [17:25] Tas     That's the number one reason he quit. [17:30] Tas     He's not actually as bad as he thinks he is. [17:33] Tas     His defense got quite good     after some practice, too. [17:36] Tas     And he has the baseball IQ to make     smart plays like the backing up just then. [17:40] Tas     However... [17:42] Tas     He's got a weak arm. [17:44] Tas     For Daigo, who's always dreamed of     emulating his father as a player, [17:51] Tas     that gap between dreams and reality     must've felt devastating and unacceptable. SIGN    Team SIGN    Guts SIGN    Dolphins [18:03] Ump     Ball four! [18:05] Tas     Okay! Nice eye! [18:07] Fuj     The bases are loaded!     It's a big chance! [18:09] Fuj     Who's next? [18:13] Fuj     It's Daigo. [18:16] Hik     What's the matter? [18:18] Hik     Is Shigeno bad at batting as well? [18:21] Fuj     That doesn't even begin to describe it. [18:23] Fuj     I can't remember him ever getting a hit. [18:26] Tas     It's not just your memory. [18:28] Tas     There's no record of him     ever getting a hit in a match. [18:34] Dai     The pitcher has been     throwing ball after ball. [18:38] Dai     I need to take my time and watch. [18:40] Mat     Go Daigo! [18:41] Nag     Show them the homerun skills     you got from your dad! [18:44] Kim     With your DNA, you can hit it! [18:52] Fuj     Those were all balls! Watch more closely! [18:55] Dai     Dammit. Those guys just     had to shoot their mouths off! [19:01] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [19:05] Kim     Ah, man, we didn't get any runs on the board. [19:08] Nag     Our fault for getting our hopes up. [19:10] Koa     Daigo! There's always next time! [19:12] Koa     Don't let it get you down! [19:16] Dai     Must be nice. Mom's so carefree. [19:19] Dai     For me, baseball is nothing     but a source of pain. [19:29] Boy     Stop! Stop! [19:31] Run     All right! One out,     and runners on the corners! [19:35] Fuj     This isn't good. [19:37] Tas     Kimura? [19:42] Kim     I'm sorry. It looks like     I twisted my arm just now. [19:46] Fuj     This is bad. [19:48] Mat     We're already short today. [19:50] Fuj     What do we do? [19:52] Fuj     We have no choice. We can't push him. [19:56] Fuj     Satou! [19:58] Fuj     I'm putting you in! [20:02] Fuj     Are you sure about this, Tashiro? [20:04] Fuj     Satou only joined the team today.      We don't know anything about him. [20:07] Tas     What other choice do we     have in this situation? [20:10] Tas     Kishimoto, move to shortstop! [20:12] Tas     Satou, you take center field! [20:14] Sat     All right, leave it to me. [20:17] Sat     To be honest, I was getting     bored of just watching. [20:20] Tas     R-Right... [20:25] Dai     Is he really going to play now? [20:31] Dai     Dammit! How can he be that     calm for his first match? [20:35] Dai     Now, they're going to judge     who the better "second" is... [20:37] Fuj     So how much did he play in the States? [20:40] Tas     I don't know. [20:42] Tas     All I know about him     is that he's Satou's son. [20:45] Tas     Well, I guess we can just see     how he does in this match. [20:49] Ump     Play! [20:50] Boy     Knock it outta the park! [20:52] Boy     We're counting on you, Arizaka! [20:54] Ari     We've got one out. If nothing else,     I'll get the runner on third home! [21:02] Ari     Center! [21:05] Ari     Good enough for a sac fly! [21:07] Tas     It's going right to him! [21:08] Fuj     We can see how good Satou Jr.'s arm is! [21:10] Fuj     Kill 'em! [21:25] Dai     Excuse me? [21:26] All     All right! Both of you, run! [21:28] Coa     Arizaka, run to second! [21:31] Fuj     What's he doing?! [21:33] Tas     H-Hey! Go pick it up already! [21:35] Hik     Oh, dear. Now, I've gone and done it. [21:38] Dai     What are you playing at?! [21:39] Kis     Throw it back already!     They'll get an inside-the-park homerun! [21:42] Hik     Give it to me. Your throw won't     get there before it's too late. [21:45] Coa     You can make it home, Arizaka! [22:07] Fuj     You idiot! What are you aiming it?! [22:08] Hik     Oh, dear. I've done it again. [22:10] Dai     H-Hey! Are you just messing around? [22:13] Dai     First, you miss an easy fly ball, [22:15] Dai     then you have a strong arm,     but your control is non-existent! [22:18] Dai     Weren't you playing in the     American little leagues?! [22:21] Hik     Huh? This is the first time     I've ever played baseball. [22:25] Dai     What?! [24:00] Dai     A total newcomer to baseball?! [24:03] Dai     Even though he's Satou Toshiya's son? [24:06] Dai     But, then... how can he make plays like that? [24:10] Dai     Satou Hikaru... [24:12] Dai     Is it possible he got all     the talent I wanted for myself? SIGN    The Two Juniors [24:18] Dai     Next time: The Two Juniors [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E3 - The Two Juniors 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.) [00:18] Fuj     You idiot! Where are you aiming at?! [00:19] Hik     Oh, dear. I've done it again. [00:21] Dai     H-Hey! Are you just messing around? [00:24] Dai     First, you miss an easy fly ball, [00:26] Dai     then you have a strong arm,     but your control is non-existent! [00:29] Dai     Weren't you playing in the     American little leagues?! [00:32] Hik     Huh? This is the first time     I've ever played baseball. [00:36] Dai     What?! [02:11] Dai     Y-Your first time playing baseball?! SIGN    The Two Juniors [02:19] Hik     Yes. I play baseball for the first time. [02:22] Hik     Okay? [02:24] Dai     I don't believe you! [02:25] Dai     You're Satou Toshiya's son. [02:29] Dai     There's no way that's true! [02:33] Guy     Hey, you over there! [02:35] Guy     Get back to your positions! [02:37] ---     Y-Yes, sorry! [02:38] Kid     We're in the middle of a game, for Pete's sake. [02:42] Tas     That error came at a bad time. [02:46] Kid     Yeah. Satou's mistake has cost us three runs. SIGN    Team SIGN    Guts SIGN    Dolphins [02:51] Kid     Do you think it's possible     he's terrible at baseball? [02:54] Tas     It's possible. [02:56] Tas     He's got quite an arm, though. [02:59] Tas     There aren't many sixth graders who can     throw a ball from outfield to the bench. [03:04] Kid     Guess he's inherited his father's good arm. [03:07] Kid     The same can't be said for Daigo. [03:10] Tas     I told you to not say things like that. [03:11] Kid     Sorry, sorry. [03:12] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [03:15] Dai     Could this really be his     first time playing baseball? [03:19] Dai     Sure, he made a complete hash of     what should've been a basic play. [03:23] Dai     That throw back, though... [03:26] Dai     He's certainly got more     natural talent than I do. [03:30] Kid     Right field! [03:31] Dai     Got it! [03:34] Ump     Out! [03:36] Hik     Nice catch. [03:41] Kid     What?! [03:42] Kid     This is your first time playing baseball?! [03:44] Hik     Yes. [03:47] Hik     In America, I played soccer,     basketball, and tennis. [03:50] Hik     I played whatever sport was in-season, [03:53] Hik     but the nearest I got to baseball     was playing catch with my dad. [03:56] Fuj     Are you serious?! [03:57] Hik     He said I could take up baseball whenever,     so I should try other sports while young. [04:03] Hik     That's what they do over there, anyway. [04:06] Hik     But in Japan, you have a custom of picking     one sports team in middle school, right? [04:12] Hik     That's why I decided to take this     opportunity to give baseball a try. [04:16] Kid     Give it... a try? [04:18] Tas     I see. [04:19] Tas     That explains all those errors. [04:21] Tas     Our bad for assuming you were experienced     just because you're Satou's son. [04:25] Hik     Don't worry about it. [04:26] Ump     All right, who's up to bat? [04:30] Tas     The previous inning ended with Daigo,     so that means it's... [04:33] Kim     Satou's next, sir. [04:34] Kim     He subbed in for me, the leadoff. [04:36] Hik     Huh? Me? [04:37] Tas     Yes. It's your first ever at bat. [04:40] Hik     All right! [04:41] Hik     Time to do some batting! [04:42] Dai     Hey! Your helmet! [04:45] Hik     Thank you. [04:47] Ump     Play ball! [04:59] Ump     Strike! [05:01] Kid     What kind of swing was that? [05:03] Kid2     Hey, don't laugh. [05:04] Kid2     He's never played before. He can't help it. [05:06] Hik     Huh? [05:11] Ump     Strike two! [05:15] Tas     He's never gonna hit it like that. [05:18] Tas     Time out! [05:20] Tas     Hey, Satou. [05:21] Tas     Let me take a look at your grip. [05:24] Tas     I knew it. That's the wrong way around. [05:26] Tas     That's a left-hander's grip. [05:28] Hik     "Wrong way around"? [05:31] Tas     A right-handed batter holds it like this. [05:33] Tas     Like this. [05:34] Hik     Uh-huh. [05:37] Hik     I see. [05:39] Hik     No wonder it seemed     hard to swing it like that. [05:42] Ump     Play ball! [05:43] Pitch     Seriously? [05:45] Pitch     The Dolphins have a complete     novice on their team. [05:55] Dai     No way! He got a hit     off his first proper swing! [05:59] Hik     Yes! I hit it! I hit it! [06:00] Tas     Hey! Run to first! [06:04] Guy     Out! [06:06] Hik     Isn't it weird to be called out     when I got a hit? [06:09] Kid     The only thing that's weird here is you! [06:10] Dai     D-Damn him. [06:12] Dai     He ended up getting out, [06:14] Dai     but he got a hit like it was nothing!     I've only ever done that in my dreams! [06:18] Tas     He middled it as soon as     I showed him how to hold the bat? [06:22] Tas     Is this what a real second coming is like? [06:26] Kao     Final inning. [06:28] Kao     One out, runners on first and third. [06:30] Kao     Things are looking bleak. [06:37] Both     Daigo! [06:39] Dai     No! I'm not going to make it. [06:51] Guy     To first! The runner jumped the gun! [06:55] Ump     And he's out! [06:57] Kao     Yes! [06:58] Kao     A double play! [07:01] Hik     Yup, I'm getting the hang of it now. [07:04] Hik     Baseball's surprisingly easy,      isn't it, Daigo-kun? [07:11] Kao     Daigo's team now has     one last chance on offense. [07:13] Kao     I have to watch the finale up close. [07:16] Kao     That kid in center field     has an incredible throw. [07:19] Kao     He looked like a total novice at first... [07:28] Kao     That man... [07:29] Kao     Could it be... [07:36] Kao     It is Toshi-kun! [07:38] Kao     But what's he doing here? [07:39] Kao     Toshi-kun! [07:40] Kao     Watch out! [07:41] Kao     Huh? [07:51] Kao     Out! [07:54] Fuj     So unlucky. [07:55] Kid2     Final inning. Two outs.     Only one more chance. [07:58] Kid2     Looks like we're gonna lose this one. [08:01] Dai     It's finally over. [08:03] Dai     I'm only here to make up the numbers, [08:05] Dai     so I guess I won't have to     play baseball anymore. [08:11] Dai     We're both "seconds", but there's     such a wide gap between us. [08:15] Dai     In his first at bat, he got     a hit like it was child's play. [08:18] Dai     He can already track fly balls. [08:20] Dai     And he has a monster of an arm. [08:23] Dai     He's what I wanted to be. [08:25] Dai     He's the kind of "second" I wanted to be. [08:30] Hik     So you're not taking up baseball again? [08:33] Hik     We're both "seconds", and we're in     the same year at the same school. [08:37] Hik     Personally, I'd get a kick out     of playing here with you. [08:41] Hik     But baseball doesn't make you happy, does it? [08:45] Dai     No, I'm not happy. [08:47] Dai     If I was a talented "second"     like you, I'd probably be happy. [08:51] Hik     I wonder about that... [08:53] Hik     Having talent and enjoying a     sport are two different things. [08:59] Hik     Truth is, I gave baseball a try today,     but I don't find it particularly fun yet. [09:04] Dai     What?! [09:10] Ump     Safe! [09:11] Kid     Lucky! [09:12] Kid     We got a runner on base! [09:14] Hik     Do you think everyone here has     the talents you're talking about? [09:18] Hik     Even if they don't, they look happy to me. [09:22] Kat     All right! It's not over yet! [09:24] Nag     Keep it going, Matsuda! [09:26] Dai     Yeah, but they're not "seconds." [09:29] Dai     There isn't hype about them     every time they play baseball. [09:33] Dai     Nobody's comparing them to their fathers, [09:35] Dai     and they won't get an inferiority     complex over their lack of talent! [09:41] Ump     Ball. [09:43] Hik     Oh, I get it now. [09:44] Hik     You never really cared     about playing baseball... [09:48] Hik     You just wanted baseball to make you     famous, like it did your father. [09:53] Hik     Of course your lack of talent     would make you want to quit. [09:57] Tas     Hey, Daigo! [09:59] Tas     You're up next. [10:00] Tas     Hurry up and get ready. [10:02] Dai     O-Okay. [10:08] Ump     Dead ball! [10:12] Kid     Yeah, but Daigo's up next. [10:15] Kid2     It's over. We've got     the awful junior at the plate! [10:17] Fuj     Hey! [10:18] Hik     What's wrong with you guys?! [10:20] Hik     Can't you cheer him on      like any other guy? [10:22] Hik     It's because of teammates like you     that Daigo quit in the first place! [10:27] Hik     Hit it, Daigo! [10:28] Hik     I know you hate it! [10:29] Hik     The least you can do is get one last hit [10:32] Hik     and silence me, those guys,     and everyone else! [10:46] Ump     Play ball! [10:50] Ump     Ball. [10:52] (Flashback) Hik     You never really cared     about playing baseball... [10:56] (Flashback) Hik     You just wanted baseball to make you     famous, like it did your father. [11:01] Dai     Where does he get off,     mouthing off like that? [11:04] Dai     It's not about being famous. [11:07] Dai     This is something I really wanted! [11:10] Dai     I really wanted to be a     cool player, just like Pop! [11:15] Dai     I couldn't enjoy it despite having no talent! [11:18] Dai     My love for baseball wasn't that shallow! [11:26] Hik     Daigo, run! [11:27] Dai     Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! [11:40] Ump     Safe! [11:41] All     Alright! [11:42] Mats     Daigo kept the inning alive! [11:43] Nag     Bases loaded! [11:44] Girl     Yes! [11:45] Girl     There it is! His first hit! [11:50] Dai     No... [11:51] Dai     I don't want this graze that barely     qualifies as a hit to be my first hit. [12:01] Dai     That was a seriously questionable     and awkward first hit, [12:05] Dai     but everyone seems really happy about it. [12:09] Fuj     We're counting on you, Satou! [12:13] Hik     I've got this. [12:15] Hik     I cost the team three runs with my glove,     so I need to get them all back with my bat. [12:23] Ump     Play ball! [12:34] Ump     Strike. [12:38] Tas     Hey, that was way high! [12:39] Fuj     Why did you swing at it? [12:44] Cat     Is it possible that he's not even trying     to judge if it'll be a ball or a strike? [12:50] Cat     I mean, he didn't even     know how to hold a bat. [12:52] Cat     So it's totally possible. [12:55] Cat     Don't throw strikes. [12:57] Cat     Keep it outside. [13:03] Ump     Strike two. [13:05] Fuj     What is he doing?! [13:07] Tas     He doesn't know what the strike zone is. [13:10] Dai     I knew it. [13:11] Dai     I called it correctly. [13:13] Tas     Time out! [13:15] Dai     Hey, now. This can't be happening... [13:18] Dai     Yup, he's explaining zones. [13:21] Dai     He really doesn't know anything about     baseball despite being a pro's son. [13:28] Fuj     And? [13:29] Tas     Just as we thought. He didn't know. [13:32] Tas     Anyway, I've explained zones to him now. [13:36] Sat     I see. So if you ignore the balls [13:39] Sat     and only swing at strikes,     you've got a better chance of getting a hit. [13:43] Sat     Where was it again? [13:45] Sat     The height is between chest and knees,     and the width is the width of the plate. [13:50] Sat     Pitches in this area are strikes. [13:53] Sat     Play ball! [13:55] Kid     Does he know about the strike zone now? [13:57] Pitch     Whatever. If I pitch to the corners,     he's bound to swing. [14:04] Ump     Ball! [14:06] Cat     His first take, huh? [14:08] Cat     Nah, he just couldn't swing. [14:14] Ump     Ball! [14:16] Dai     This guy... [14:17] Dai     Does he really know where his     strike zone is to the last inch now? [14:20] Cat     What's with this guy? [14:22] Cat     That one was close to being a strike,     and he didn't move a muscle. [14:26] Cat     It's a 2-2 count. [14:28] Cat     Bases loaded. [14:29] Cat     We can't afford to fall behind in the count. [14:32] Cat     Oh, well. We've gotta go     right at him with a strike! [14:45] Fuj     That's gone long! [14:47] Tas     Move it! [14:50] Dai     What the hell was that hit? [14:54] Fuj     First run. [14:56] Fuj     Now, we're even! [14:59] Coach     Go for home, Daigo! [15:02] Dai     That rookie isn't normal! [15:04] Kid     All right! We're gonna win! [15:06] ---     Go! [15:07] Kao     Daigo! [15:10] Dai     If I make it to home, we win. [15:29] Ump     Out! [15:32] Ump     And that's game! [15:41] Kao     So it was a tie. Big deal. [15:44] Kao     The manager took the blame     for letting you play in sneakers. [15:53] Kao     B-Besides, you really gave it     everything you had out there! [15:56] Kao     You got your first hit, and you     made a number of good plays! [15:59] Kao     It's been a while since I've     gotten so into a game like that. [16:03] Kao     It made me appreciate     baseball all over again! [16:07] Kao     Don't you see, Daigo? [16:08] Kao     You've gotta take what you're feeling now     and pour it back into your baseba— [16:10] Dai     Not gonna happen. [16:13] Dai     If you were trying to make me consider     playing again by putting me in that game. [16:20] Dai     Well, it looks like your     plan completely backfired! [16:22] Dai     Satou Toshiya's son helped me      give up on baseball once and for all! [16:32] Dai     Hey! What the hell?! [16:36] Dai     You said if I played in that game,     you'd buy me a new console! [16:40] Kao     I told you already. I'll only buy it     if you take up baseball again. [16:43] Kao     You can't just spend all day playing games. [16:46] Izu     Jeez, they're so loud. [16:48] Dai     That's so unfair! [16:50] Dai     You deceived me just     so I'd play in that game! [16:54] Kao     Yes, I did. If I hadn't said that,     you wouldn't have gone! [16:57] Kao     Besides, you've also been deceiving us. [17:01] Dai     Wh-What are you talking about? [17:03] Kao     Izumi told me all about it. [17:04] Kao     How you've been pretending to study hard so     you can take the Fuurin Academy entrance, [17:08] Kao     but in reality, you have no     intention of going there. [17:13] Izu     What are you guys fighting about     this early in the morning? [17:16] Dai     Shut up, you gossiping old hag! [17:19] Izu     What? [17:20] Dai     All right, fine! Whatever! You liar! [17:28] Izu     Did something happen? [17:31] Izu     Ah, okay. So Satou Toshiya's son     was at yesterday's game. [17:35] Kao     Yes. [17:36] Kao     And despite being a complete novice,     he displayed some impressive skills. [17:40] Kao     Which people might     attribute to his lineage. [17:42] Izu     So Birdbrain compared himself to this guy     and got upset about it? [17:45] Izu     What an idiot. [17:48] Kao     But at this rate, he might     really quit baseball. [17:53] Dai     What the hell, man?! [17:54] Dai     She totally went back on her word! [17:57] Dai     A promise is a promise! [18:02] Hik     And then came epic face plant... [18:05] Rit     That's hilarious! [18:09] (Flashback) Hik     And then came the epic face plant... [18:16] Hik     Good morning, Daigo-kun. [18:18] Dai     You guys... [18:19] Hik     Oh, we happen to live near each other,      so we walk the same route to school. [18:24] Hik     Right? [18:25] Rit     Y-Yeah. [18:26] Dai     Who cares about that? [18:31] Dai     I'm sorry for my "epic face plant"! [18:33] Dai     I'm glad you guys find it so funny that     I'm a complete failure as a "second"! [18:38] Dai     You guys are just horrible! [18:43] Hik     Daigo-kun? [18:45] Rit     What was that about? [18:48] Dai     This is the worst. [18:50] Dai     I can't put my trust in anything anymore. [18:53] Dai     Thanks to baseball,     I can't even see my future. [18:58] Dai     Ah, man, I want to play the rest of my game. [19:04] (Flashback) Kao     I'll buy it for you if you play baseball. [19:07] Dai     No, no, no! [19:08] Dai     I can't possibly play baseball just for that! [19:11] Dai     Thanks to that guy, my standing     is even worse than before! [19:17] Dai     I never, ever want to play     baseball with that guy again! [19:22] Tea     What's the matter, Shigeno-kun? [19:24] Dai     Ah, it's nothing. [19:26] Dai     Go to the nurse if you're ill. [19:27] Dai     I'm fine, really! [19:32] Rit     Shigeno-kun? [19:48] Rit     Hey! [19:52] Rit     I-It's not like I really want     to talk to you, either. [19:56] Rit     But Satou-kun asked me to. [20:01] Rit     He was telling me about how he fell     during sports day one time at his old school. [20:05] Rit     He thinks you might have misinterpreted it     and thought he was talking about you. [20:12] Rit     Don't be a jerk. [20:13] Rit     I might hate you, but I don't make     fun of people behind their backs. [20:19] Dai     Really? [20:22] Rit     Oh, yeah, another thing     on the baseball front... [20:26] Rit     Satou-kun said he won't     be joining the Dolphins. [20:29] Rit     He asked me to tell you     he won't be taking up baseball. [20:32] Dai     What?! [20:36] Hik     I'll take out the trash, so you guys can go. [20:39] Girl     Thanks, Satou-kun! [20:41] Gir2     See you! [20:42] Girl     Bye! [20:43] Girl     Satou-kun's nice, isn't he? [20:52] Hik     Daigo-kun? [20:54] Hik     What's up? [20:56] Hik     If it's about this morning,     I already told Sakura-sa— [20:58] Dai     Yeah, she told me. Water under the bridge. [21:01] Dai     More importantly, are you serious     about not playing baseball?! [21:07] Hik     Deadly serious. [21:09] Hik     I tried baseball for the     first time yesterday, [21:11] Hik     and it really did nothing for me. [21:16] Hik     I mean, it's just boring. [21:17] Hik     On defense, the ball rarely comes to you, [21:20] Hik     and on offense, you've gotta wait     for like eight other guys to bat. [21:24] Dai     What are you talking about? [21:26] Dai     You have so much talent! What's your issue?! [21:28] Dai     It'd clearly be a total waste! [21:30] Hik     A waste? [21:33] Hik     What are you talking about?     Are you some kind of scout now? [21:37] Dai     Shut up! [21:39] Dai     I'm telling you to stop screwing around! [21:44] Dai     You can hit well, throw well,      and defend well. [21:47] Dai     You have every single thing that     I'd give anything to have myself. [21:52] Dai     You can make all those cool plays... [21:56] Dai     So don't you dare say that it's boring! [22:01] Dai     Don't you dare... [22:03] Hik     Daigo-kun, you really like baseball, don't you? [22:07] Hik     For my part, I really don't     understand why you quit. [22:10] Hik     I mean, you really love baseball, don't you? [22:16] Hik     Okay, let's play baseball together. [22:19] Hik     If you return to the Dolphins, [22:22] Hik     I'll try to figure out the appeal of     baseball by playing some more. [22:25] Dai     What?! [22:27] Dai     Where did that come from?! [24:00] Dai     Why? [24:02] Dai     Why do I, the talentless wonder, [24:03] Dai     have to tag along with     Mr. Talented to play baseball?! [24:07] Dai     And we're already being pitted against     the Dolphins' starting battery. [24:12] Dai     This is moving way too fast. [24:14] Dai     Can I even survive this? [24:16] Dai     Next time: "The Talent of Loving Baseball". SIGN    The Talent of Loving Baseball [24:19] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E4 - The Talent of Loving Baseball 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.) [00:08] Dai     I don't get it. [00:10] (Flashback) Hik     Okay, let's play baseball together. [00:14] (Flashback) Hik     If you return to the Dolphins, [00:16] (Flashback) Hik     I'll try to figure out the appeal of     baseball by playing some more. [00:19] (Flashback) Dai     What?! [00:20] (Flashback) Dai     Where did that come from?! [00:23] (Flashback) Dai     I'm telling you—the person with     actual talent—not to quit! [00:26] (Flashback) Dai     What does that have to do with me?! [00:29] (Flashback) Hik     Talent or no talent aside,     playing baseball gets you pumped. [00:35] (Flashback) Hik     You love baseball. [00:37] (Flashback) Hik     You've inherited the talent for     loving the game from your father. [00:46] (Flashback) Hik     Stop caring about what other people think. [00:49] (Flashback) Hik     If anyone even thinks about     mocking you, I'll fire them into the sun! [00:54] (Flashback) Hik     So you'd better be at practice this week. [01:03] Dai     That guy... I swear... [01:06] Dai     I don't get him at all! [02:41] Dai     Huh? Where's it gone? [02:44] Dai     I could've sworn it was right... [02:47] Dai     Found it. SIGN    The Talent of Loving Baseball [02:55] Mom     Huh? [03:09] Mom     Daigo! [03:11] Mom     Daigo, look at you! Getting all into it. [03:16] Dai     Let go of me! [03:19] Dai     I'm only doing this to get that console. [03:22] Dai     You'd better keep your promise this time. [03:24] Mom     Whatever floats your boat! [03:26] Mom     Oh, we've got to buy you a glove.     A cheap one will be fine. [03:30] Dai     It's fine. [03:32] Dai     I've got a glove. [03:35] Mom     But how? [03:36] Mom     Izumi told me you got rid of it. [03:47] Dai     Well, you see... I didn't actually throw it away. [03:50] Mom     I see. Well, just do your best     without overextending yourself. [03:53] Mom     Just be yourself, yeah? [03:55] Mom     Play baseball your own way. [03:59] Dai     Okay, gimme money for the console. [04:02] Mom     That's a separate matter. [04:19] Hik     Morning, Daigo-kun. [04:21] Hik     I knew you'd come. [04:23] Dai     I'm only here because you told me to come. [04:29] Dai     Wanna get started? [04:31] Hik     Sure. [04:34] Dai     Hey, why are you using a catcher's mitt? [04:38] Hik     It's all we had at my house. [04:44] Dai     I see. [04:45] Dai     Your father's a catcher, right? [04:49] Hik     Nice ball. [04:52] Dai     Oh, yeah. Is there any particular     position you want to play? [04:58] Hik     I played center field in the last game, but     the ball didn't come my way all that often. [05:02] Hik     It was quite boring out there. [05:04] Dai     Hey, catching a fly ball in the outfield     can get very exciting. [05:08] Dai     You stand out, and all eyes are on you! [05:10] Hik     "Stand out"? [05:11] Hik     That's it! [05:14] Hik     If I'm going to do this, I want to     be in the most visible position. [05:19] Dai     W-Well, the most visible position     on the field would be the pitcher. [05:24] Dai     Back when my dad was     still pitching in the majors... [05:29] Dai     Every single time he threw the ball,     the capacity crowd cheered. [05:33] Dai     When he struck someone out, they roared. [05:36] Dai     I only got to see it on TV, though. [05:42] Hik     So baseball's star is the pitcher. [05:46] Hik     That sounds like it might not be so boring... [05:48] Hik     I've decided to become a pitcher! [06:09] Dai     Hey! How are you going to pitch     with control like that?! [06:12] Dai     Idiot! [06:14] And     Who are these losers? [06:16] Ura     Them? They're the new guys     who joined last week. [06:20] Ura     Let's go rip on them. [06:23] Dai     Jeez... And he thinks he can be a pitcher? [06:30] Ura     You're really the son of Satou Toshiya?! [06:33] Hik     Yup. I'm Satou Hikaru. [06:36] Hik     But seeing the kid of a pro     isn't that rare, is it? [06:39] Hik     I mean, Daigo-kun here is the son     of the Shigeno Goro. [06:43] Ura     Seriously? [06:44] Dai     Yeah. [06:46] Hik     These guys weren't at the last game     because they came down with the flu. [06:51] Hik     Apparently, they joined the Dolphins     around a year ago. [06:54] Dai     Oh, okay. So that's why they don't know me. [06:58] Ura     So we've gained two powerful weapons     to stick on our roster at this odd time? [07:02] Ura     This is good. [07:05] Ura     I'm Urabe. I'm the Dolphins' ace. [07:08] Ura     And this is Andy, our starting catcher. [07:11] Ura     We'd love to see what kind of skills     thoroughbreds like you are packing! [07:16] Ura     How about we have a pick-up game? [07:18] Dai     A-A-A pick-up game? [07:20] Dai     Oh, no, we're nothing special, really... [07:23] Dai     Right? [07:24] Hik     Sounds great! [07:25] Hik     Let's do it! [07:27] Ura     All right, to the plate. [07:29] Ura     Andy, put on your gear. [07:30] And     Gotcha. [07:33] Dai     What the hell are you doing, Hikaru? [07:35] Dai     He's the team's ace.     We're just going to embarrass ourselves! [07:39] Hik     You won't know that until you give it a go. [07:41] Dai     What? [07:42] Hik     And even if we embarrass ourselves... So what? [07:45] Hik     You really need to just     stop caring about that. [07:50] Hik     There's nothing wrong with     a little embarrassment. [07:53] Hik     But it's definitely wrong to let potential     embarrassment get in the way of curiosity. [08:00] Ura     Hey, let's get going already! [08:02] Ura     Which one of you is up first? [08:06] Hik     Okay. I'll bat first. [08:20] Ura     The son of an ex-player who     played in the majors, huh? [08:28] ---     Watch out! [08:33] Ura     Oops, sorry about that! [08:36] ---     That jerk! [08:37] Hik     Wow. I didn't expect our ace     to have such poor control. [08:42] Hik     Guess I actually could      take that spot for myself. [08:46] Dai     Is that idiot really serious     about becoming a pitcher? [08:50] Ura     I have poor control, huh? [08:51] Ura     Don't be stupid. [08:54] Ura     I was aiming for your face! [09:01] And     That's in. [09:02] And     Strike. [09:03] Hik     Yep. [09:04] Dai     Dang, that was fast! [09:08] Ura     You think you can turn up the summer     before we graduate and start pitching? [09:12] Ura     Dream on! [09:17] Hik     What are they doing? [09:19] Ura     You're the son of a pro. [09:21] Ura     So what? [09:23] Ura     You think I'm scared of you? [09:33] Ura     I'm the king here. [09:37] Ura     Don't you ever mouth off at me again! [09:57] Hik     You caught it, so I guess that means I lose. [09:59] Hik     Even if you middle it,     you're out if it's right at a fielder. [10:02] Hik     That's what I don't like about baseball. [10:05] Ura     Th-This punk... [10:07] Ura     He made contact on his first time facing me! [10:10] Tas     Hey! [10:10] Tas     What are you kids doing here? [10:12] Tas     This is dangerous. That's why we don't     allow players to play pick-up games. [10:17] Tas     Urabe! Andy! You two should know this! [10:21] Ura     Sheesh. [10:22] Andy     Coach. [10:24] Andy     Why have you let new players     join so late in the season? [10:28] Tas     What do you mean, "why"? [10:30] Tas     Because new players are     welcome to join anytime. [10:34] Andy     These new players are gonna     force others to sit out games. [10:41] Andy     This is the last summer     for the sixth graders. [10:43] Andy     How is that fair? [10:48] Andy     They shouldn't be allowed to join the team. [11:02] Andy     Is this supposed to be a joke? Taking in     two sixth graders so late in the season... [11:07] Tas     But we haven't even decided if Satou     or Shigeno will be regulars or not. [11:13] Andy     Of course they'll become regulars.     Well, I'm not sure about short stuff here. [11:17] Andy     The speccy one's already     smashing Urabe's pitches. [11:22] Andy     He's even talking about pitching himself. [11:26] Fuj     What? [11:27] Tas     A-Are you serious, Satou? [11:29] Hik     Well, it does look like     the funnest position. [11:37] Ura     That's enough, Andy. [11:39] Ura     Don't get so worked up. [11:40] Ura     We also joined as fifth graders. [11:43] Ura     Let's all play ball together and have fun. [11:45] And     Urabe? [11:47] Ura     We don't have that many     players right now, anyway. [11:50] Ura     More hands to make up the     numbers isn't a bad thing. [11:54] Ura     Right, sir? [11:55] Tas     Y-Yeah... [12:00] Ump     We're simming one out,     runners on the corners. [12:03] Ump     Let's go, Urabe! [12:05] Ura     Okay. [12:07] Dai     Maybe he's not such a bad guy, after all? [12:17] Tas     Out! [12:19] Tas     Nice play, Andy. [12:27] Tas     All right, that's it! [12:29] Tas     Time for some situational     batting practice! [12:36] And     What the hell was all that about? [12:37] And     You're gonna let them get away with joining? [12:40] Ura     You honestly think that four-eyed punk     can steal my spot as ace? [12:46] And     N-No... [12:48] Ura     You're probably more worried about     one of them taking your place, huh? [12:51] And     What?! [12:52] Ura     Just listen. [12:54] Ura     We just won't let them. [12:57] Ura     We're going to show them that their     parents' fame means nothing here! [13:02] And     R-Right. [13:04] Tas     Hey! [13:06] Tas     Satou. Daigo. Come over here. [13:08] Both     Yes, sir! [13:13] Tas     You're interested in pitching, huh, Satou? [13:15] Hik     Yes, sir. [13:16] Tas     Is there any position you're     interested in, Daigo? [13:20] Dai     Oh, uh, as long as I'm on the     field playing, anywhere's fine. [13:24] Hik     Daigo-kun, you're free to come out and say it. [13:26] Hik     Just tell him what position     you'd most like to play. [13:29] Dai     Shut up. [13:30] Dai     I'm done with all that idealistic crap. [13:34] Dai     Even if I said "pitcher,"     it's not gonna happen. [13:38] Tas     Wh-Why don't you give it some thought, Daigo? [13:42] Tas     We're going to test you out. [13:43] Tas     I'll catch, you throw. [13:46] Hik     Yes, sir! [14:18] Dai     Was Hikaru's control always this good? [14:22] Tas     I see. [14:23] Tas     He has a scary amount of potential. [14:27] Tas     However... [14:43] Dai     That's more like it. [14:45] Tas     The first one was beginner's luck. [14:47] Tas     Not surprising, given that his     form is all over the place. [14:51] Hik     Getting a strike is hard. [14:54] Ura     What the hell was that? [14:56] Ura     Other than speed,     his pitching skills are garbage. [14:59] Ura     He won't even be a number two like that. [15:03] Tas     I'm sorry, Satou, but you can't      be a pitcher for us just yet. [15:06] Hik     What? [15:07] Tas     You've got a good arm, though,     so I'm hoping you'll do well in the outfield. [15:11] Tas     Don't get me wrong.     You have plenty of potential. [15:14] Tas     But we've only got a month     until the tournament, [15:17] Tas     and there's just no way I can      put a novice in at pitcher. [15:23] Hik     I understand. [15:24] Hik     For now, the outfield will do. [15:27] Hik     Could you give me one more chance, though? [15:31] Tas     One more chance? [15:32] Hik     One more pitching tryout     before the tournament. [15:36] Hik     You can decide if I can pitch or not then. [15:41] Tas     U-Uh... sure. [15:44] Dai     Wh-Why do I already have     a bad feeling about this? [15:49] Sis     What? I thought he threw his glove away. [15:52] Mom     Well, he didn't! [15:54] Mom     Not letting you have it means     a part of his heart was still in baseball. [16:00] Sis     Yeah, I wonder. I bet he only did it     because he wanted a new console. [16:05] Sis     He'll give up again soon enough. [16:08] Mom     What are you talking about? [16:10] Mom     He's not going to quit this time. [16:12] Sis     If you say so. [16:25] Mom     Daigo! [16:29] Mom     Jeez... [16:30] Mom     You wake up Sunday morning and as soon     as you're up, it's games, games, games. [16:34] Mom     You were so enthusiastic about baseball! [16:36] Mom     Wasn't it fun? [16:40] Dai     It was... [16:43] Dai     But it looks like I'm not     going to become a regular. [16:47] Dai     There's only one month till the tournament. [16:50] Dai     Joining this late means you're     not going to get a position [16:53] Dai     unless you're really good. [16:59] Dai     Gotta be at least as good as Satou Hikaru. [17:21] Dai     What?! [17:23] Rit     Wow, this is amazing! [17:25] Hik     I just knew your place would be boss. [17:27] Hik     You guys even have a batting cage and a pool. [17:29] Dai     What's wrong with you guys? [17:31] Dai     Don't make my house a pit stop on your date. [17:35] Rit     We're not on a date! [17:37] Rit     Anyway, I'm going home now. [17:38] Hik     Thanks for walking me over. [17:41] Dai     What was that about? [17:43] Hik     I didn't know where you lived,     so I asked Sakura-san to show me. [17:47] Hik     Practice with me, please. [17:48] Dai     Huh?! [17:49] Dai     Why do I have to? [17:51] Hik     Why not? [17:52] Hik     I can't practice pitching without a catcher. [17:57] Hik     You're the only one I can ask. Please! [17:59] Dai     What does that have to do with anything? [18:01] Hik     Come on. Just for a little bit. [18:07] Dai     Give me that mitt, then. You can have this one. [18:12] Hik     Huh? This glove's quite hard, isn't it? [18:17] Dai     Yeah, I threw it away once. [18:20] Hik     Huh? [18:21] Dai     When I was trying to quit baseball. [18:40] Dai     But I couldn't throw it far, [18:42] Dai     so it washed up on the shore again. [18:45] Dai     With my weak arm, I couldn't     even throw my glove away. [18:52] Dai     Well, anyway, it's the glove Pop bought for me. [18:56] Dai     It's been in storage. [19:01] Hik     I'm envious. [19:03] Hik     You have such an important glove. [19:06] Dai     Huh? [19:07] Hik     I'm grateful that I get to use it today! [19:13] Dai     Yo, hold on a second! [19:15] Hik     Huh? [19:17] Dai     What's with your grip?! [19:19] Hik     What's wrong with it? [19:21] Dai     You were holding the ball     like that the entire time?! [19:24] Hik     Yes? [19:25] Dai     It's totally wrong! [19:27] Dai     You put your index and middle     fingers on the stitching like this, [19:32] Dai     then your thumb and ring finger     support it from the bottom. [19:39] Dai     Your grip's too tight, as well. [19:40] Dai     Relax and try a lighter grip. [19:43] Hik     Huh? I never knew. [19:46] Dai     Sheesh... [19:47] Dai     Anyway, that grip's been directly     passed down from Shigeno Goro. [19:50] Hik     Wow. [19:52] Dai     Seriously, though, didn't your father     teach you any of the basics? [19:57] Hik     No... [19:58] Hik     When I played catch with Papa,     I was still pretty small. [20:04] Dai     Well, I hope you're grateful. [20:06] Hik     Yes, I am. Thanks, Daigo-kun. [20:11] Hik     I'll throw it gently at first! [20:14] Dai     Gently or not, with your control... [20:21] Hik     Hey, looking good! [20:23] Dai     A-Are you serious? [20:25] Dai     This guy! [20:27] Dai     Just by changing his grip... [20:30] Dai     he's already fixed his control issue?! [20:35] Hik     I see! It really is much     easier to control it this way! [20:38] Dai     Hey! [20:39] Dai     You're already throwing at     full force, aren't you?! [20:42] Hik     Huh? Not at all. [20:44] Hik     That was totally casual. [20:46] Dai     What? [20:47] Hik     If I throw it at full force... [20:51] Hik     ...it's like this! [21:00] Hik     All right, nice! [21:02] Hik     Even at full force, I can control the ball. [21:05] Hik     All right. Now I've gotta work     on fine tuning my aim... [21:13] Hik     Daigo-kun? [21:14] Hik     What is this thing? [21:16] Dai     It's a board my dad built for     me to practice my pitching. [21:20] Dai     Anyway, best of luck. [21:23] Dai     I've got homework to do. [21:24] Hik     W-Wait! Daigo-kun! [21:27] Hik     Don't go! [21:28] Hik     Throwing the ball at a     wall by myself is boring! [21:30] Hik     Be my catcher, come on! [21:33] Dai     I'll die! [21:35] Dai     Do you even know how fast the     balls you're pitching are going? [21:38] Dai     Something like 110—no, 120 kmph! [21:41] Dai     That's a lethal weapon! Totally lethal! [21:43] Hik     You're exaggerating. It's rubber— [21:46] Dai     Solid rubber! If it hadn't      bounced off my mitt, [21:49] Dai     I would've been seriously hurt! [21:51] Dai     Asking me to catch without     a mask and chest protector? [21:53] Dai     What kind of punishment is that?! [21:56] Hik     Then, let's go ask the manager     if we can borrow some. [22:00] Dai     Look here. Why do I have to go     that far just to catch for you? [22:04] Dai     I'm not even a catcher. [22:09] Hik     Then, you should become a catcher. [22:11] Dai     Huh? [22:12] Hik     That's it! That's a great idea, Daigo-kun. [22:15] Hik     You should make becoming     a catcher your goal! [22:18] Hik     You learn how to catch my pitches, [22:19] Hik     and then, we can challenge     the Urabe and Andy battery! [22:23] Dai     M-Me? [22:26] Dai     A catcher?! [24:00] Dai     I never even considered it. [24:02] Dai     Me, a catcher? With my weak arm? [24:04] Dai     No, no, no, it's impossible! [24:07] Dai     But if I was able to catch Hikaru's pitches... [24:11] Dai     All right! [24:12] Dai     I'm going to give this a serious try! [24:15] Dai     Wait, Mom, what's with your getup?! SIGN    Commence Special Training! [24:19] Dai     Next time: Commence Special Training! [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E5 - Commence Special Training! 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.) [00:01] Hik     If I throw it at full force... [00:04] Hik     ...it's like this! [00:12] Hik     All right, nice! [00:14] Hik     Even at full force, I can control the ball. [00:16] Hik     All right. Now I've gotta work     on fine tuning my aim... [00:22] Dai     Look here. Why do I have to go     that far just to catch for you? [00:26] Dai     I'm not even a catcher. [00:31] Hik     Then, you should become a catcher! [00:33] Dai     Huh? [00:34] Hik     That's it! That's a great idea, Daigo-kun. [00:37] Hik     You should make becoming      a catcher your goal! [00:39] Hik     You learn how to catch my pitches, [00:41] Hik     and then, we can challenge      the Urabe and Andy battery! [00:46] Dai     M-Me? A catcher?! [02:20] Dai     Oh, no... [02:21] Dai     Oh, no, no, no, no, no... [02:23] Dai     Look at you, brown-nosing just because     you want your very own bullpen catcher. SIGN    Commence     Special Training! [02:28] Dai     I see through you! [02:30] Dai     I see right through you! [02:31] Dai     With my weak arm, being a catcher is     just as impossible as being a pitcher! [02:36] Dai     There's so much to do, too. [02:38] Dai     In some ways, it's the hardest position! [02:41] Dai     And even if you want me in that role, [02:43] Dai     there's no way Coach is gonna     use me if I'm worse than Andy. [02:46] Dai     One month... [02:48] Dai     No. Even years of practice wouldn't be     enough to make me a proper catcher! [03:03] Dai     H-Hey, why are you leaving, Hikaru? [03:09] Dai     Is he mad? [03:11] Dai     You can practice in our yard. [03:13] Dai     Don't you want to use     that board over there? [03:16] Hik     I shouldn't have made a ludicrous request      when I know nothing about baseball. [03:21] Hik     I was just thinking how fun it would be     to go out on the field together, [03:26] Hik     with you catching my pitches in a game. [03:31] Hik     But if it's not realistic, then that's that. [03:35] Hik     Well, I'll just go practice by myself. [03:38] Hik     Later. [03:47] Sis     Hey, Daigo, was that Satou-kun?     The kid in uniform? [03:51] Sis     He's pretty cute! [03:57] Sis     Hey! Anybody home? [03:59] Sis     Hey, what's wrong with you? [04:12] (Flashback) Hik     You won't know that until you give it a go. [04:15] (Flashback) Hik     You really need to just     stop caring about that. [04:20] (Flashback) Hik     There's nothing wrong with     a little embarrassment. [04:24] (Flashback) Hik     But it's definitely wrong to let potential     embarrassment get in the way of curiosity. [04:29] (Flashback) Hik     I shouldn't have made a ludicrous request      when I know nothing about baseball. [04:34] (Flashback) Hik     I was just thinking how fun it would be     to go out on the field together, [04:38] (Flashback) Hik     with you catching my pitches in a game. [04:47] Dai     Hey, Sis. [04:48] Sis     Huh? [04:50] Dai     You ever play as a catcher? [04:52] Sis     What a random question. [04:55] Sis     No, I haven't. Why do you ask? [04:57] Dai     If I said I wanted to be a catcher,     everyone would laugh it off, right? [05:04] Sis     I wouldn't laugh. [05:08] Dai     What? [05:08] Dai     Liar! [05:09] Dai     You don't honestly think I could     do it with my weak arm, do you? [05:12] Sis     I'm not lying. [05:14] Sis     When I was playing for the Dolphins, [05:17] Sis     they didn't have anyone     who wanted to play catcher, [05:19] Sis     so they made this one kid with     seriously bad motor skills do it. [05:23] Sis     The catcher for my current middle     school team is just some average joe. [05:29] Dai     Yeah, but I bet they can     at least throw to second. [05:33] Dai     They match up people with the     positions that fit them best. [05:40] Sis     Look, you're over-thinking it. [05:44] Sis     It's understandable, since you grew up     surrounded by Dad's games and all that info. [05:50] Sis     But in junior baseball,     just wanting it makes you suitable. [05:55] Sis     Throwing a ball to second? [05:57] Sis     Unless you're playing professionally,     that's not so important. [06:01] Sis     The guy catching for us right now     doesn't have a particularly strong arm, [06:05] Sis     but he knows a lot, and he's observant. [06:08] Sis     That's enough for us to     trust him with the mask. [06:14] Sis     How to line up the defense,     based on the game situation... [06:17] Sis     How to position the outfielders... [06:19] Sis     Strategies to employ     against the current batter... [06:22] Sis     You may not have the experience, [06:24] Sis     but in terms of knowledge, you're more     than a match for your teammates, right? [06:39] Sis     I mean, personality-wise, [06:41] Sis     catcher might actually suit you. [06:46] Dai     Catcher... [06:55] Dai     Guess I'll have to help him. [06:58] Dai     I doubt I'll get to play in any games, [07:01] Dai     but if it helps out Hikaru,     I'll be his practice buddy! [07:09] Dai     So this is where he lives. [07:14] Dai     Looks pretty average for someone     whose dad used to play in the majors. [07:25] Dai     There he is! [07:26] Dai     Good work, Hikaru! [07:30] Dai     Hey, Hikaru! [07:32] Hik     Daigo-kun? [07:34] Dai     I've been thinking about     what you said before... [07:37] Dai     Y'know, that stuff about being a catcher... [07:39] Hik     Oh, it's fine. [07:42] Hik     I found someone else to practice with me. [07:44] Dai     Huh? [07:49] Dai     What?! [07:50] Dai     S-S-S-Sakura?! [07:52] Hik     She told me a while back that     she had a hankering to play catch, [07:56] Hik     so when I asked her out of the blue,     she jumped at the chance. [07:59] Dai     But... a girl? [08:09] Hik     Well, as you can see, she's really good. [08:12] Hik     Amazing, isn't it? [08:14] Hik     She said she might even join the Dolphins. [08:20] Dai     You can't be serious! [08:22] Dai     How can she be a catcher? [08:24] Dai     Why is a girl calmly catching     your brutal fastballs? [08:28] Hik     Mutsuko-chan told me her older     brother used to play baseball. [08:32] Hik     She was his catching practice     partner, so she got really good. [08:36] Sak     Shigeno-kun, you don't want     to play catcher, right? [08:39] Sak     That's why I thought I'd     practice with Hikaru-kun. [08:44] Dai     I-I never said I didn't want to... [08:47] Dai     Well, I guess I did say I didn't, but... [08:50] Dai     I came over because I changed my mind. [08:52] Dai     I figured, as we'd come this far,     I might as well catch for Hikaru. [08:57] Sak     Oh. [08:59] Sak     I guess that means you don't need me. [09:01] Sak     Too bad. I was so happy I finally     got to play baseball again. [09:07] Hik     But... [09:09] Hik     Can I really trust you, Daigo-kun? [09:11] Dai     What? [09:15] Hik     I don't really feel like you want this. [09:18] Hik     You still seem unmotivated,     like you don't have any stake in it. [09:22] Hik     Daigo-kun, it sounds like you're only in it     for my sake and that you have no choice. [09:29] Hik     Not to mention, saying that you     "might as well catch for me"? [09:33] Hik     Why are you talking down to me? [09:36] Hik     You can't catch my fastballs, can you? [09:39] Hik     I guess suggesting you try a position     you'd find difficult was my mistake. [09:47] Hik     It's fine. You don't have to     force yourself to be here. [09:50] Hik     I found Mutsuko-chan to practice with me. [09:59] Dai     Fine, whatever! [10:03] Sak     He's gone off in a huff. [10:04] Sak     Are you okay with that? [10:06] Hik     It's fine. [10:08] Hik     I made him mad on purpose. [10:11] Hik     But if that's all it takes to make him quit,     he's better off not bothering. SIGN    Andou's Sporting Goods [10:43] Old     Are you looking for a mitt? [10:45] Old     That makes you a catcher, right? [10:48] Old     What team do you play for? [10:52] Guy     Dad, I told you not to talk     to customers like that! [10:56] Guy     And don't come out in the     store in your innerwear! [10:59] Old     What? What was that? [11:03] Sis     Mom, I want to go online for a bit.     Can I borrow your tablet? [11:08] Mom     Daigo's using it at the moment. [11:10] Sis     Huh? [11:11] Mom     Oh, and listen to this! He's asked     for a catcher's mitt for his birthday, [11:15] Mom     even though it's months away! [11:18] Mom     What? Really? He's really     buying into this idea of his! [11:22] Dai     Damn... [11:25] Dai     I thought he was actually a decent guy. [11:29] Dai     But as soon as he found     someone else to practice with, [11:31] Dai     he dropped me, just like that. [11:34] (Flashback) Hik     You can't catch my fastballs, can you? [11:42] Dai     How dare he mock me like that... [11:45] Dai     I'll catch his pitches     and make it look easy! [11:49] Dai     I'll show him! [11:54] Teach     Moving on to question one on the next page... [11:58] Teach     Let's use the previous example     as a guide for how to solve it. [12:13] Dai     I'm home! [12:14] Dai     Mom, did you buy that mitt I wanted? [12:17] Mom     Of course! [12:22] Mom     Let's get down to business! [12:25] Dai     Excuse me? [12:28] Dai     What's all this? [12:29] Dai     You got me a full set of gear! [12:31] Dai     I feel so loved. [12:34] Dai     And you've bought other stuff, too... [12:36] Mom     Of course not. [12:39] Dai     Then, how? [12:39] Mom     I've known Andou-san over at the     sporting goods store for a long time. [12:44] (Flashback) Old     What's that? [12:45] (Flashback) Old     Goro-kun's son said he     wanted to be a catcher? [12:48] (Flashback) Mom     Yes! [12:49] (Flashback) Old     Wait a second... [12:51] (Flashback) Old     That reminds me. Yesterday, we had a boy     in the store looking longingly at a mitt. [12:56] (Flashback) Mom     That must've been Daigo! [12:58] (Flashback) Old     Oh, really? [12:59] (Flashback) Old     Well, in that case... [13:02] (Flashback) Old     It's used, but still perfectly good. [13:05] (Flashback) Old     Take it with you— [13:09] Mom     That old man [13:11] Mom     was our coach back when your pop and I     played for the Dolphins together. [13:14] Dai     Really? [13:16] Mom     He was more than happy to give me the gear     when he heard Shigeno Jr. wanted to catch. [13:20] Dai     Huh. [13:22] Dai     Well, that's all fine... [13:25] Dai     ...but what's with your getup? [13:29] Mom     Isn't that obvious? [13:31] Mom     I figure, now my beloved son is     finally truly interested in baseball, [13:35] Mom     it's time for this "master coach"      to step up her game! [13:40] Mom     Don't underestimate me. [13:41] Mom     Believe it or not, [13:43] Mom     I have over ten years' experience     playing baseball and softball. [13:46] Mom     I even played catcher for your father. [13:50] Mom     All right, we're going     to start with the basics! [13:53] Dai     What? I only need to     practice catching fastballs. [14:01] Mom     We'll start with your posture. [14:03] Mom     Keep your body steady, make     a loose fist with your right hand, [14:07] Mom     and put it behind your thighs or your back. [14:11] Dai     Like this? [14:16] Mom     Don't close your eyes. [14:18] Mom     Keep your eye on the ball. [14:25] Mom     One more! [14:27] Dai     Whoa! [14:36] Mom     Move your feet! [14:37] Mom     Learn how to use the mitt already. [14:41] Izu     Oh, you already started. [14:44] Dai     Y-You're here, too, Sis? [14:50] Mom     Lean your upper body forward. [14:52] Mom     Otherwise, the ball will     be deflected behind you. [14:55] Izu     Even if you can't catch it,     make sure the ball falls in front of you. [15:04] Mom     Take off the mask! [15:06] Izu     Make sure your front foot is pointing in     the direction you're thrower the ball. [15:16] Dai     Ow! [15:25] Dai     I can't! Timeout. [15:27] Dai     I need a break. [15:29] Mom     What? Pull yourself together. [15:31] Izu     You've only been at it for an hour. [15:34] Mom     Kids these days are unbelievable. [15:37] Mom     In my day, we were a lot tougher. [15:39] Izu     Really? [15:40] Mom     Yup. [15:42] Mom     Well, let's practice     catching some fastballs. [15:46] Dai     Finally! That's it! [15:48] Dai     That's what I've been wanting to do all along! [15:50] Izu     Want me to pitch, then? [15:52] Mom     Tut, tut, tut. [15:57] Mom     Don't take me lightly just     because I'm nearly forty. [16:00] Mom     I'm built quite unlike most women my age! [16:08] Mom     Here I go. [16:21] Dai     M-Mom! [16:23] Izu     Mama! [16:25] Doc     This is a prime example of what     we call "the frozen shoulder." [16:28] Doc     It'll heal by itself, but until then,     baseball and anything like it are out. [16:33] Dai     "Quite unlike most women my age," my foot. [16:48] Mom     Daigo! [16:50] Mom     I could help you with simple drills. [16:54] Mom     Must be boring doing that all by yourself. [16:57] Dai     The doctor told you to rest up for a while. [17:01] Dai     Old women shouldn't     overstretch themselves. [17:05] Dai     Anyway, do you know anyone     who can throw fastballs? [17:09] Dai     Sis has team practice, so I can't ask her. [17:13] Dai     If I can't practice catching fastballs,     all of this is pointless. [17:18] Dai     Of course, I need someone who won't      break down after the first throw. [17:24] Mom     Well, I do know a lot of old players from     way back when, but they all have jobs. [17:30] Mom     Oh, why not ask your manager,     Tashiro, or Coach Fujii? [17:34] Dai     I can't do that. [17:36] Dai     Me becoming a catcher this late     doesn't fit the team vision. [17:40] Dai     I'm just doing this on my own. [17:44] Mom     I guess there's nothing for it. [17:46] Mom     Well, I am sort of responsible for this... [17:49] Mom     Here. Pocket money. [17:51] Dai     Huh? [17:52] Mom     Why not go practice at a batting center? [17:55] Mom     You can catch fastballs there. [17:59] Dai     I never thought of that! SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [18:04] Guy     Next one is the last! SIGN    Home Run [18:12] Guy     Aw, man, so close! [18:21] Guy     I've heard tales of pros doing     things like that in the past, [18:24] Guy     but this is the first time I've     actually seen someone catching here. [18:29] Dai     Ack! They saw me! [18:32] Dai     Stop gawking! If you're done, go home! [18:40] Dai     How embarrassing.     That was all because they were... [18:44] Dai     They're gone?! [18:49] Dai     This mitt is still stiff     and not easy to use yet. [18:53] Dai     The mitt I used the other day that belonged     to Hikaru's father was really easy to use. [19:09] Dai     Guess I'm comfortable with 110 kmph now. [19:12] Dai     I'm done with my warm up. SIGN    Fast balls SIGN    For both batting positions [19:15] Txt     Right-handed     pitcher [19:17] Dai     Now, for the real deal. SIGN    High SIGN    Low [19:21] Dai     Oh, I need my mask! [19:36] Dai     That is fast. [19:38] Dai     The ball's pushing my mitt away. [19:49] Dai     Ow! [19:52] Tos     It hurts because you're not     catching them with the pocket. [19:57] Dai     What the hell? Another heckler's shown up? [20:01] Tos     It's dangerous to look away. [20:10] Dai     I finally caught it. [20:11] Tos     Your mitt isn't still enough. [20:14] Tos     The pitcher won't be comfortable with that. [20:17] Dai     How annoying. [20:18] Dai     Does this old fart think     he's a baseball coach now? [20:20] Dai     Go away! [20:22] Tos     You're afraid, so you're only     using your hand to catch. [20:26] Tos     Try positioning your lower body properly     so you can catch it in front of you. [20:36] Tos     See? [20:37] Tos     Since you're only moving your hand, [20:39] Tos     your mitt obstructs your vision,     and you can't keep your eye on the ball. [20:45] Tos     Your biggest problem is the way     you're holding the mitt. It's too stiff. [20:50] Tos     The pitcher needs you to hold up the mitt,     but once he makes his pitch, [20:54] Tos     lowering it before you catch     can help you relax and loosen up. [20:57] Tos     The ball is fast, [20:59] Tos     but essentially, it's the     same as playing catch. [21:03] Dai     The same as playing catch? [21:18] Dai     Huh? [21:20] Dai     Why? [21:21] Dai     That was so easy to catch. [21:25] Dai     What?! [21:29] Dai     E-Excuse me, sir! [21:33] Dai     U-Uh... I don't know where     you used to play baseball, [21:38] Dai     but that was really helpful! [21:40] Dai     Thank you very much! [21:43] Tos     Oh, that's great to hear. [21:49] Tos     Looks like playing baseball till I made it     to the majors wasn't totally in vain. [21:58] Dai     S-S-Satou T-T-Toshiya?! [22:01] Tos     I don't have any time today because of work, [22:04] Tos     but I'll be back tomorrow. [22:05] Dai     Huh? [22:06] Tos     Don't worry about it. [22:09] Tos     It was your pop who asked me to coach you. [22:17] Dai     What?! [22:18] Dai     "C-Coach"?! [22:20] Dai     Pop's behind this?! [22:22] Dai     What... What is even going on here? [24:00] Dai     No way! [24:01] Dai     The Satou Toshiya is my coach? [24:04] Dai     And it was Pop who asked him to coach me? [24:07] Dai     I might actually become     an amazing catcher now! [24:10] Dai     But wait... why isn't Hikaru     learning from his father? [24:15] Dai     Hikaru's being weird. SIGN    Catch [24:19] Dai     Next time: Catch. [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E6 - Catch 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.) [00:03] Dai     E-Excuse me, sir! [00:07] Dai     U-Uh... I don't know where     you used to play baseball, [00:12] Dai     but that was really helpful! [00:14] Dai     Thank you very much! [00:17] Tos     Oh, that's great to hear. [00:23] Tos     Looks like playing baseball till I made it     to the majors wasn't totally in vain. [00:29] Dai     S-S-Satou T-T-Toshiya?! [00:32] Tos     I don't have any time today because of work, [00:35] Tos     but I'll be back tomorrow. [00:37] Dai     Huh? [00:37] Tos     Don't worry about it. [00:40] Tos     It was your pop who asked me to coach you. [00:48] Dai     What?! [00:49] Dai     "C-Coach"?! [00:51] Dai     Pop's behind this?! [00:53] Dai     What... What is even going on here? SIGN    Catch [02:32] Tos     It's rare for you to call me, [02:36] Tos     Goro-kun. [02:38] (Flashback) Gor     Hey, Toshi, it's been a while. [02:41] Tos     I hear you're still tearing     it up, like always. [02:43] Tos     Just yesterday, you got an RBI hit     to put your team in the lead, right? [02:47] (Flashback) Gor     Yeah. [02:48] (Flashback) Gor     Over here, foreign players have limited slots     and are expected to make an impact. [02:51] (Flashback) Gor     If we don't perform,     we'll be thrown out in a flash. [02:55] (Flashback) Gor     What about you? [02:56] (Flashback) Gor     Aren't you itching to swing a bat again? [03:01] (Flashback) Tos     I'm not as obsessed with     baseball as you are. [03:05] (Flashback) Gor     Yeah, right. [03:07] Gor     I can't believe our sons have ended up     playing baseball on the same team, though. [03:12] (Flashback) Tos     Yeah, it's wild. [03:15] (Flashback) Gor     Hey, Toshi, can I ask you for a favor? [03:22] Dai     I'm home. [03:26] Kao     Daigo! [03:28] Kao     Did you meet Toshi-kun? [03:30] Kao     Satou Toshiya! [03:32] Dai     Huh? Yeah... [03:34] Dai     How do you know I'd bumped into him? [03:36] Kao     After you left, Toshi-kun called. [03:40] Kao     So I told him you'd gone     to the batting center. [03:43] Dai     Ah, so that's why. [03:45] Dai     I was really surprised. [03:46] Dai     Apparently, Pop asked him to coach me. [03:50] Dai     Mom, did you tell Pop about what I'm doing? [03:53] Kao     Ah, yes. We talked about it on the phone. [03:55] Kao     About your trying to become a catcher, [03:58] Kao     and how I can't train you because     age has caught up with me and my shoulder. [04:01] Kao     That's why he pulled some strings. [04:04] Dai     Huh. [04:05] Kao     Aren't you lucky? [04:07] Kao     It's not every day you get     to learn from a superstar like him! [04:11] Izu     He's too good for this squirt. [04:12] Izu     I want to learn from him. [04:14] Izu     With Daigo, it's like casting     pearls before swine. [04:17] Dai     Shut it! [04:18] Dai     Stupid, annoying wench... [04:22] Izu     Didn't Hikaru-kun only just     start playing baseball? [04:26] Kao     Yes. [04:27] Izu     If he has time to coach Daigo,     he should be training his own son. [04:33] Kao     Surely that's already happening. [04:36] Izu     You think so? [04:39] Dai     She's right. [04:42] Dai     Hikaru should ask his dad to catch     for him, instead of me or Sakura. [04:48] Dai     I wonder why he doesn't... [04:57] Sak     Nice one! [04:59] Hik     By the way, Mutsuko-chan, did you ask     your parents about joining the Dolphins? [05:04] Sak     U-Uh, yeah... [05:08] Hik     What did they say? [05:10] Sak     They said no. [05:11] Hik     What? [05:12] Sak     Entrance exams are coming up, [05:14] Sak     and playing just a little in sixth grade     doesn't make much sense. [05:18] Sak     Plus the gear costs money... [05:20] Sak     So they said no. [05:24] Hik     I see. [05:26] Sak     What's with that reaction? [05:28] Sak     I can tell that you couldn't care less      that I can't play, you know? [05:31] Hik     What? [05:32] Sak     I get it. [05:34] Sak     If you're brutally honest, you want     Shigeno-kun as your catcher. [05:39] Sak     You can't help wondering if he's practicing     seriously after you pushed him away. [05:45] Hik     That's not true at all. [05:48] Sak     You're so transparent. [05:49] Hik     I-I'm sorry. [05:57] Sak     Ow! [05:58] Sak     I think they're getting faster. SIGN    Mifune     Batting Center [06:11] Sak     You lowered your mitt again! [06:13] Sak     Never move your mitt once     you've secured the ball. [06:16] Sak     Otherwise, the umpire won't count it      as a strike when it comes to close calls. [06:21] Sak     That's the basics of framing. [06:22] Dai     O-Okay. [06:26] Tos     No, no, don't scoop it up like that! [06:29] Tos     Unless it bounces, your elbow     must always be jutting out. [06:32] Tos     Don't move your wrist! [06:33] Tos     You should've moved sideways to     position your body in line with the ball. [06:38] Tos     That's it. [06:42] Tos     Too slow! [06:43] Tos     You lowered your hips too much. [06:45] Tos     Don't avoid the ball! [06:46] Tos     Move and stop it with your body! [06:48] Dai     Urgh! [06:49] Tos     Yes, that's good. [06:51] Dai     U-Um, Satou-san... [06:54] Dai     Is the machine broken or something? [06:57] Dai     It hasn't thrown a single strike yet. [06:59] Tos     Of course it hasn't. [07:01] Tos     I asked the staff to program it so it throws     wild pitches that are difficult to catch. [07:07] Dai     Seriously? [07:11] Tos     All right, let's take five. [07:14] Dai     Sure. [07:19] Tos     Here. [07:20] Dai     O-Oh, thank you. Is this for me? [07:23] Tos     Yeah, take it. SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [07:29] Tos     Tired? [07:32] Dai     Oh, no. [07:33] Dai     Plenty more in the tank. [07:35] Tos     It's okay. You don't have to act tough. [07:37] Tos     Your hand's trembling. [07:39] Tos     You're using muscles that     you don't usually use much. [07:42] Tos     And catchers have to use their lower bodies     a lot, so it can get quite tiring. [07:46] Tos     I think we should call it a day for today. [07:49] Dai     No, I'm fine to keep going. [07:51] Dai     It's starting to get fun, as I'm getting     better at catching the ball just right. [07:57] Tos     Oh, you feel it too, Daigo-kun?     How fun it is? [08:00] Tos     Isn't it the best feeling when you ace your     framing and catch the ball just right? [08:04] Dai     A-Ah, yes! [08:06] Dai     You hit the nail on the head. [08:07] Dai     The catcher position is the most boring, [08:09] Dai     and nobody appreciates you despite it     being dangerous, painful, and sweaty, [08:14] Dai     so it's rather unpopular. [08:17] Dai     But when you try it for yourself,      you find out just how satisfying it can be! [08:22] Dai     There's a whole load of exciting things     you can only enjoy as a catcher. [08:26] Dai     Um, so why did you choose     to become a catcher? [08:32] Tos     Because of a chance encounter, I guess. [08:34] Dai     Huh? [08:35] Tos     I encountered a pitcher who     made me want to catch his pitches. [08:40] Tos     That pitcher was your pop, Shigeno Goro. [08:54] (Flashback) Gor     There you are! [08:55] (Flashback) Gor     Hey, if you're free, let's play catch! [08:59] (Flashback) Gor     Don't you like baseball? [09:01] (Flashback) Gor     I don't have any friends     around here to play catch with. [09:05] (Flashback) Gor     Let's play together! [09:09] (Flashback) Gor     Coming! [09:13] (Flashback) Gor     Huh? [09:14] (Flashback) Gor     Boo! [09:15] (Flashback) Gor     Argh! [09:18] (Flashback) Gori     Sorry, did I scare you? [09:20] (Flashback) Gori     I went home to grab another glove. [09:25] (Flashback) Gori     Now, we can play catch together. [09:26] (Flashback) Gori     It's fun! [09:28] (Flashback) Gori     Come on, let's play! [09:30] (Flashback) Tos     I-I'm... [09:32] (Flashback) Gor     I'm Honda Goro. You? [09:35] (Flashback) Tos     S-Satou Toshiya. [09:37] (Flashback) Gor     I'll call you Toshi-kun. [09:44] (Flashback) Gor     Here it comes! [09:47] (Flashback) Gor     There! [09:50] (Flashback) Tos     I... I caught it! [09:52] Tos     That was my first taste of baseball     and the first ever ball I caught. [09:56] Tos     And with every single     throw of his that I caught, [10:00] Tos     I fell more and more in love with baseball. [10:03] (Flashback) Tos     I want to play baseball at     the same high school as you. [10:07] (Flashback) Tos     I don't care what school it is! [10:17] Tos     About a year after I turned pro, I was     called up to the Japanese national team... [10:21] (Flashback) Tos     Goro-kun! [10:23] Tos     And then... [10:25] (Flashback) Gor     So you picked the Hornets, huh? [10:27] (Flashback) Gor     I bet there were other teams out there     who were offering a better wage. [10:31] (Flashback) Tos     Yes. [10:32] (Flashback) Tos     The Titans in the same league     offered better terms. [10:36] (Flashback) Tos     It was a really hard choice. [10:38] (Flashback) Tos     If I'd joined the Titans,     I could've played against you. [10:42] (Flashback) Tos     But I chose to catch your pitches instead. [10:46] (Flashback) Tos     You introduced me to baseball. [10:50] (Flashback) Tos     And I just couldn't betray this desire     to win together with you at least once. [10:57] Tos     Every time I caught one of his     new-and-improved Major League pitches, [11:03] Tos     I felt like I was also     improving as a catcher. [11:08] Tos     When your pop told me about you, [11:11] Tos     I immediately agreed to coach you. [11:14] Tos     I was so ecstatic that Goro-kun's son     was an aspiring catcher. [11:20] Dai     Uh, yeah... [11:21] Dai     But my wanting to be a catcher     is all Hikaru-kun's fault— [11:24] Dai     I mean, it's all thanks to him. [11:26] Tos     Yeah, I heard about that, too. [11:29] Tos     So you want to catch Hikaru's pitches? [11:31] Dai     Yes. [11:33] Dai     Um, I was actually wondering about that. [11:38] Dai     Satou-san, are you coaching him as well? [11:43] Dai     It's just, he doesn't talk about you much. [11:48] Dai     I felt it was kinda strange that he asked me     and this other girl to catch for him. [11:53] Dai     I mean, it'd be so much better for him     to train with his father, an ex-pro. [11:59] Tos     Yes, it probably would be better. [12:03] Tos     You see, it's a complicated parenting issue. [12:06] Tos     I haven't played catch with Hikaru in years. [12:10] Dai     Huh? [12:11] Tos     Five years ago, my wife and I got divorced. [12:15] Tos     Hikaru's mother got custody of him, [12:17] Tos     and I haven't lived with him since then. [12:24] Hik     This is it, huh? It's pretty big. [12:26] Sak     Oh, so this is the batting center... [12:29] Sak     My brother used to come here a lot,     but this is a first for me. [12:32] Hik     This is the first time     I've been to one in Japan. [12:35] Hik     In the States, my papa used to     take me to one when I was little. [12:59] Hik     Papa... and Daigo-kun? [13:02] Hik     Why? [13:03] Sak     Huh? "Papa"? [13:05] Sak     Hikaru, you look well. [13:07] Sak     How many months has it been since     we last saw each other in the States? [13:11] Hik     Papa, why are you here? [13:14] Tos     Ah, yeah... Daigo-kun's father     asked me to do him a favor. [13:17] Tos     So I'm coaching Daigo. [13:19] Hik     "Coaching"? [13:21] Hik     You're coaching Daigo-kun? [13:23] Tos     I heard you'd joined a baseball team. [13:27] Tos     It took me by surprise. [13:28] Tos     Not long ago, you were adamant     that you just weren't interested. [13:31] Hik     Y-Yeah... [13:33] Hik     I figured I'd try it out.     To see what it was like. [13:36] Hik     Mom wasn't very happy I did, though. [13:39] Tos     I see. [13:42] Dai     Hikaru! [13:44] Dai     Th-This is perfect! [13:46] Dai     It'd be weird if your dad     was only training me. [13:49] Dai     Why don't we get him to coach both of us? [13:54] Dai     Is that okay, Satou-san? [13:57] Tos     Sure. If Hikaru's fine with it. [14:00] Hik     No, it's okay. I can't do that. [14:04] Dai     Huh? [14:07] Hik     Sorry, Mutsuko-chan. I'm gonna go home. [14:11] Dai     Hikaru! [14:14] Dai     Why?! [14:15] Dai     Then, I'll drop out! [14:18] Dai     You haven't played catch with     your dad in ages, right?! [14:21] Dai     Never mind me. [14:23] Dai     You should just get your dad     to teach you baseball! [14:26] Hik     Daigo-kun, it's fine. [14:28] Hik     Don't worry about me. [14:29] Hik     Just give catcher's training with     my papa everything you've got. [14:35] Hik     You'll be catching my pitches     at practice this Saturday, you hear? [14:48] Hik     I'm home. [14:49] Mom     Welcome back. [14:50] Mom     Listen, Hikaru. I've got something     important to talk to you about. [14:57] Hik     This is a joke, right? [15:08] Sak     Shigeno-kun... [15:10] Sak     Have you spent this whole time     practicing with Hikaru-kun's dad? [15:14] Dai     Huh? Yeah, I guess. [15:16] Sak     Wow! He used to be a pro catcher, didn't he? [15:21] Sak     Have you improved? [15:22] Dai     I don't know. [15:24] Dai     I mean, I guess I've improved a bit... [15:27] Dai     But I don't get it. [15:29] Dai     Why doesn't he get his father to teach him? [15:32] Dai     I bet his dad's the person     he wants to throw to the most. [15:35] Sak     Huh? What are you talking about? [15:36] Sak     It's obvious that you're the one     he wants to throw to the most. [15:40] Dai     What? [15:41] Dai     No, no, no, no chance... [15:43] Dai     He was the one who said I wasn't     needed because he had you. [15:45] Sak     He only said that so you'd     get your act together. [15:49] Sak     Even when we're practicing,     he's only thinking about you. [15:54] Sak     I think he was happy. When he saw     you training seriously, I mean. [16:01] Sak     You're both so easy to read. [16:04] Dai     Shut up! [16:09] Hik     Daigo-kun! [16:13] Hik     Are you practicing     with my papa again today? [16:16] Dai     Nah, not today. He said he's busy with work. [16:20] Dai     I was thinking of practicing by myself. [16:22] Hik     I see. [16:23] Hik     Then, let's play catch. [16:25] Hik     I want to see how seriously     you've been training. [16:29] Dai     What? [16:30] Hik     Come on, let's go. [16:33] Dai     Hey! [16:39] Hik     Here. [16:44] Hik     I'll start off easy. [16:49] Dai     What's this all about? [16:51] Dai     We have practice tomorrow.     Why can't we just do this then? [16:57] Hik     What's the problem with doing it a day early? [17:01] Dai     Why didn't you tell me? [17:04] Hik     Huh? [17:05] Dai     That you're not living with your father. [17:08] Hik     Oh? Did you ask me about that? [17:10] Dai     W-Well, no... [17:12] Hik     You really don't have to worry about it. [17:15] Hik     It makes sense for a catcher     to learn from a pro catcher, [17:18] Hik     and if your dad was in Japan,     I'd try to learn pitching from him. [17:38] Dai     This guy... [17:41] Hik     What do you think? My control's     a lot better than before, isn't it? [17:44] Dai     Yeah. [17:46] Hik     I'm gradually learning how     to use my whole body. [17:50] Hik     And that if I can transfer my weight, [17:52] Hik     I'll be able to throw fast without     needing to use brute force. [17:55] Hik     Baseball is interesting, Daigo-kun! [18:01] Dai     Pitches I want to catch... [18:03] Hik     What? [18:05] Dai     Oh, nothing. [18:06] Dai     Your dad told me... [18:09] Dai     that he became a catcher because he met     a pitcher whose pitches he wanted to catch. [18:14] Dai     Apparently, that pitcher was my pop. [18:17] Hik     Huh. [18:23] Hik     Daigo-kun... [18:25] Mom     Hikaru! [18:30] Dai     Huh? Hey, your mom's calling you. [18:44] Dai     That was dangerous! Warn me first! [18:47] Hik     Nice catch! [18:49] Hik     See ya, Daigo-kun! [18:52] Dai     Hey! [18:55] Dai     Tomorrow's practice session     will be our battery debut! [19:01] Dai     Oh, I forgot to return the mitt. [19:05] Dai     Oh well. Guess I can     just return it tomorrow. [19:16] Fuj     Second base, cover for him! [19:18] Fuj     Next! [19:20] Fuj     What are you doing? Call for it! [19:22] Dai     What? I'm in the starting     lineup as the right fielder? [19:25] Tas     Yeah, that's the plan. [19:27] Dai     B-But I thought there was already      someone in that position. [19:31] Taa     Don't worry about it. [19:32] Taa     I already talked to Takahashi. [19:35] Taa     He's a fifth grader,     so he still has another year. [19:40] Taa     Anyway, there's three more     weeks till the tournament. [19:43] Taa     There'll be practice matches as well,     so assume you'll be playing. [19:46] Dai     Y-Yes, sir! [19:50] Dai     Score! I get to play in a proper game! [19:54] Dai     It's a shame I can't be the catcher,     but what can you do? Anyway... [19:57] Dai     I'll give it my all,     out in right field or wherever! [20:00] Tas     Oh, yeah, Daigo. Do you know where Satou is? [20:03] Tas     I haven't seen him today. [20:05] Dai     No, I don't. [20:07] Dai     We didn't come in together today. [20:09] Tas     I see. [20:11] Dai     What's up with Hikaru? [20:13] Dai     He was so pumped yesterday,     and today, he oversleeps? [20:17] Dai     I was going to tell him right away     that I made the starting lineup... [20:20] Fuj     Right! [20:24] Fuj     All right, good work, Daigo! [20:32] And     Ball! [20:33] Ura     What? Stop lying! That was a strike, Andy! [20:37] Ura     Hey, Mr. I've-Got-A-Famous-Parent! [20:39] Ura     I heard you managed to sneak your way     into the starting lineup somehow. [20:43] Ura     Very fishy, considering how much you suck. [20:45] Ura     How much money did your parents stuff into     the manager's pockets to make that happen? [20:56] Dai     Pretty sharp of you to figure that out. [20:59] Dai     That's right. Unlike you peasants,     I have "super famous parent power." [21:03] Dai     With that, making the     starting lineup is a cakewalk. [21:06] Ura     Gulp! Really? [21:09] Dai     Of course not! [21:10] Dai     Even without it, [21:12] Dai     preparations to bench you two by unleashing     the might of the Satou-Shigeno battery [21:16] Dai     are progressing very smoothly indeed! [21:18] Dai     Better prepare yourselves! [21:20] Ura     Damn that punk ass kid. [21:23] Tas     Yes. [21:24] Tas     Really? [21:27] Tas     I-I see. I understand. [21:37] Dai     Crap! [21:43] Ura     You think you can send us to the bench? [21:46] Ura     That no-control bozo, Satou, is already     playing hooky after just one practice. [21:49] Dai     Shut it. He probably just     caught a cold or something. [21:53] Dai     Besides, Hikaru's learned     how to control his pitches. [21:56] Tas     Listen up, everyone. [22:01] Tas     I just got a call from Satou's mother. [22:06] Tas     Apparently, he's quitting the Dolphins     because they're moving to Gunma. [22:12] Tas     It's unfortunate, but that's how it is. [22:13] Tas     I've been asked to pass on his regards. [22:17] Dai     What? [24:00] Dai     What the hell? [24:02] Dai     Hikaru's moving away? [24:04] Dai     What the hell is with that? [24:06] Dai     What was the point of     that session of catch we had? [24:08] Dai     We were supposed to form a battery,     with you as pitcher and me as catcher! [24:13] Dai     I thought we'd made that a promise! [24:16] Dai     Hey... Hikaru! SIGN    Some Day, For sure [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Some Day, For Sure." [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E7 - Some Day, For Sure 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.) [00:01] Coa     Listen up, everyone. [00:04] Coa     I just got a call from Satou's mother. [00:09] Coa     Apparently, he's quitting the Dolphins     because they're moving to Gunma. [00:14] Coa     It's unfortunate, but that's how it is. [00:16] Coa     I've been asked to pass on his regards. [02:02] Dai     This can't be real. [02:03] Dai     It can't. It can't! [02:05] Dai     Hikaru can't move away. [02:07] Dai     He can't quit the Dolphins! [02:10] Dai     It's not happening! SIGN    Some Day, For Sure [02:25] Dai     Please answer, Hikaru. [02:29] Dai     Damn it! [02:30] Old     Hey, kid! [02:32] Old     Do you live here? [02:34] Old     Did you lock yourself out? [02:36] Dai     N-No, my friend lives here. [02:39] Dai     I'm trying to get in touch with     Satou-kun in apartment 1501. [02:43] Old     1501, huh? [02:46] Old     Oh! [02:47] Old     The family in that unit moved out yesterday. [02:50] Old     A mother and her boy, right? [03:02] Izu     What? [03:03] Izu     I'm in the middle of changing! [03:05] Izu     How many times do I have to tell you not     to come in here when I'm using the bath?! [03:12] Izu     Hey, are you listening? [03:15] Dai     Oh, sorry. I didn't realize you were in here. [03:22] Izu     Mom! [03:23] Izu     What's wrong with Daigo? He's acting funny. [03:32] Mom     Well, you see... [03:34] Izu     What? Hikaru-kun moved to Gunma? [03:37] Mom     Yes. [03:38] Izu     But why? [03:40] Izu     He only just moved here from the States. [03:43] Mom     I don't know all the particulars, [03:47] Mom     but the mom of one of his classmates said     that his mom said her goodbyes last Friday. [03:54] Mom     But it looks like Daigo only heard     about it today from his coach. [03:59] Izu     What? That's so awful! [04:02] Izu     But I don't get it. Hikaru-kun's dad     has been seeing Daigo on a daily basis. [04:05] Izu     Why didn't he say something? [04:07] Mom     He probably didn't know. [04:10] Mom     Toshi-kun got divorced several years ago. [04:15] Mom     And, even though his     mother has sole custody, [04:19] Mom     when Toshi-kun was playing     in the major leagues, [04:21] Mom     they lived in America so Hikaru-kun     could see his father every month. [04:26] Izu     So that's what happened. [04:27] Mom     I think his mother's originally from Gunma. [04:31] Mom     She probably decided to     live closer to her parents. [04:35] Izu     All of this must be a pretty     big shock for Daigo. [04:38] Izu     I wonder if he's okay. [04:40] Mom     I'm worried about him, too. [04:43] Mom     Having Hikaru-kun around reignited     Daigo's passion for baseball. [04:56] Sak     Shigeno-kun! [04:58] Sak     Is it true that Hikaru-kun has transferred? [05:01] Sak     I didn't see him on my way to school today,     so I asked one of my friends in Class 4. [05:06] Sak     They told me Friday was his last day! [05:09] Dai     Seems like it. [05:10] Sak     I hadn't heard anything about it.     I was so shocked! [05:14] Sak     Did he say anything to you about it? [05:17] Dai     No. [05:18] Dai     I only found out at practice on Saturday. [05:20] Sak     Huh? R-Really? [05:23] Sak     Why would he even do that? [05:26] Sak     He wasn't here long, but I felt     like we'd become good friends. [05:30] Sak     I can't believe he didn't     even say anything to you. [05:33] Dai     Forget about it already. [05:34] Dai     I mean, there was probably     a reason for the rush. [05:37] Sak     B-But he already knew about it Friday,     so he could've said something... [05:40] Dai     I said, forget it! [05:44] Dai     Who cares? He's gone. [05:47] Dai     Just stop talking about him. [05:52] Gym     Next up, Group B. [05:53] Gym     Wall handstands! [05:58] Gym     You, over there! Keep your knees flat. [05:59] Gym     Don't splay your legs. [06:01] Dai     Who cares? [06:03] Gym     Five more seconds. [06:05] Dai     Who the hell cares? [06:07] Dai     I can't wait to forget him. [06:10] Dai     I'll wipe him from my memory! [06:20] Mom     Oh, Daigo, you're home. [06:22] Mom     Welcome back. [06:24] Dai     Yeah, I just got home. [06:28] Mom     You're not going to the batting center today? [06:31] Mom     Isn't your coach, Toshi-kun,     there on weekdays? [06:35] Dai     I called and canceled. [06:38] Dai     I mean, I'm a right fielder. [06:40] Dai     And I don't have a reason to     aim to be a catcher anymore. [06:44] Mom     But... [06:46] Dai     Just drop it! [06:52] Mom     I guess I'll let him be for a while. SIGN    Shigeno [06:58] Mom     I wonder if that's a delivery... [07:02] Mom     What? Huh? I-I don't... [07:04] Mom     U-Um, just one moment, please! [07:08] Izu     Huh? [07:09] Izu     Whose car is that? [07:12] Izu     We have visitors? [07:15] Izu     I'm home... [07:20] Izu     Mom... and Satou-san! [07:22] Mom     I-It's not what it looks like!     We were just... [07:24] Izu     Ah, I just remembered I needed     something from the convenience store! [07:27] Mom     Izumi! [07:32] Man     Here you go. [07:33] Man     Is this okay? [07:35] Izu     Thank you so much! [07:36] Izu     I'll treasure it forever and ever!     A real pro's autograph! [07:39] Man     Oh, but I'm not one anymore. [07:42] Izu     Oh, yeah. Then, how about I call you "Dad"? [07:46] Mom     I already told you!     He was just helping me up! [07:51] Izu     It's okay, Mom, I get it. [07:53] Izu     Satou-san's super cool and Pop's in Taiwan... [07:56] Mom     Stop it. [07:57] Mom     Just get Daigo to come out here, will you? [08:00] Izu     Okay. [08:05] Mom     I'm so sorry about this, Satou-san. [08:07] Mom     You've gone to all this trouble to coach him,     and he just rings you and cancels... [08:11] Man     It's fine. [08:12] Man     After all, my son's move to      Gunma was very sudden. [08:18] Man     He's lost his baseball buddy, [08:20] Man     so he's probably still getting     a handle on his emotions. [08:26] Izu     Hey... [08:27] Izu     He says he doesn't want to see you. [08:37] (Flashback) Sak     But he already knew about it Friday,     so he could've said something... [08:41] Dai     We were playing catch that day. [08:44] Dai     Why didn't he?! [08:45] Man     Daigo-kun? [08:49] Dai     Wh-What are you doing here? [08:51] Dai     I told you I wasn't going to     practice catching anymore, didn't I? [08:54] Dai     There's no point now that Hikaru's gone. [08:58] Man     I didn't come here to     browbeat you into practicing. [09:01] Man     I just wanted to give you this. [09:05] Man     It's a letter for you from Hikaru. SIGN    Dad, please give this to Daigo-kun without opening it [09:10] Man     It arrived today. [09:12] Man     The envelope says to     hand it to you, unopened. [09:15] Dai     From Hikaru? [09:25] Man     I'll be off now. [09:27] Mom     Oh? [09:28] Man     I'll only bring the mood down if I stay. [09:31] Izu     A-Ah, thank you for coming all     this way to deliver it. [09:37] Izu     Hey, hey, what does he say?      Read it out loud, Daigo! [09:39] Mom     Izumi. [09:45] Lett     Daigo-kun... [09:47] Lett     I'm sorry I disappeared like that, [09:49] Lett     and I'm sorry I have to say     my goodbyes in a letter. [09:54] Lett     I'm sure hearing that I'd moved     to Gunma took you by surprise. [09:59] Lett     I don't think anybody was more     surprised than I was, though. [10:04] Lett     We've moved to Gunma because my mother's     from there, and my grandmother's not well. [10:09] Lett     The reason for moving was to be near to her. [10:13] Lett     I guess my mother was worried that     I'd be dead against moving, [10:17] Lett     so she kept it a secret     until the very last minute. [10:21] Lett     When she told me last Thursday,     it was a bolt out of the blue. [10:26] Lett     I couldn't believe I had to leave behind     all of my classmates, Sakura-san, [10:30] Lett     and most importantly, you, the guy     who has quickly become my best friend. [10:35] Lett     It was an incredibly hard thing to do. [10:39] Lett     I knew I should have said goodbye     to you that day, face to face, [10:45] Lett     but I couldn't bear the thought of our     last game of catch ending in tears. [10:51] Lett     I just couldn't say it. [10:57] Lett     I'm so sorry, Daigo-kun. [11:00] Lett     I want to thank you for everything. [11:03] Lett     Thanks to you, I discovered     how much I loved baseball. [11:10] Lett     Once my emotions are back in check,     I might play some baseball here, too. [11:16] Lett     My dream of having you catch     my pitches didn't come true, [11:22] Lett     but if we both keep playing, I know     we'll meet on the diamond again. [11:27] Lett     And... [11:29] Lett     Some day, for sure,     we're going to be an invincible battery! [11:45] Dai     Mom! Mom! [11:47] Dai     Mom! Phone! Phone! [11:49] Dai     I'm gonna practice catching after all,     so ask him to come back! [11:52] Both     What?! SIGN    Ringing SIGN    Shigeno Family [12:08] Boy     Hey, Daigo. [12:11] Boy     Wanna come over today? [12:12] Boy     I got a new game. [12:14] Dai     Sorry, but I already have plans. [12:17] Boy     Oh, okay. [12:18] Boy     Some other time, then. [12:20] Dai     Sure! [12:20] Boy     Later! [12:23] Sak     He looks so much happier today. [12:26] Sak     By "plans," does he mean... SIGN    Mifune     Batting Center SIGN    Fastballs [12:41] Sat     Okay! [12:42] Sat     Nice framing. [12:46] Sat     You've gotten a lot better. [12:47] Sat     130 kmph fastballs aren't      scary anymore, huh? [12:50] Dai     Yeah, I can't believe I used to get     freaked out by 120 kmph balls. [12:55] Dai     This protective gear is starting     to feel like decoration. [12:58] Sat     The trick to fastballs     is getting used to them. [13:00] Sat     Why don't we give 150 kmph a try? [13:06] Sat     I'm kidding. [13:08] Sat     There's no reason to practice     catching those at junior level. SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [13:12] Sat     I think we've done all the catching     practice we need to in this place. SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [13:16] Sat     I want to start concentrating     on other things. [13:19] Sat     Daigo-kun, think it'd be okay to do     our sessions at your house from now on? [13:23] Dai     Yeah, sure, no problem. [13:27] Sak     I knew it. He's back playing baseball. [13:30] Sak     All right! I'll start playing again, too. [13:34] Dai     Uh, sir? [13:36] Sat     Yeah? [13:37] Dai     I read Hikaru's letter, [13:40] Dai     and of course, I want to     be a catcher at some point, [13:43] Dai     but for the upcoming tournament,     I'm supposed to be playing right field. [13:47] Sat     I see. [13:49] Dai     I don't have any problems catching fly balls. [13:53] Dai     The issue is getting the ball back home. [13:56] Sat     Throwing it, you mean? [13:59] Dai     That's a stumbling block in     my quest to be a catcher, too. [14:04] Sat     Daigo-kun? [14:05] Dai     M-My arm's so weak,     I can't even throw a ball 50 meters. [14:11] Dai     Even though I'm the son     of the great Shigeno Goro. [14:15] Dai     I-It's laughable, isn't it? [14:17] Dai     I'm sorry for bringing it up at this stage. [14:21] Dai     I just don't have any talent. [14:25] Dai     I see. [14:26] Dai     Well, I'd have to see for myself,     but if you're a right fielder, [14:30] Dai     I guess we should practice     throwing the ball back. [14:33] Dai     O-Okay. [14:34] Sat     Let me warn you about     one thing though, Daigo-kun. [14:38] Sat     I never want to hear you say     you don't have talent again. [14:43] Sat     Maybe you can in ten years' time, but not now. [14:48] Dai     Yes, sir. [14:57] Dai     Weren't we going to practice at my house? [15:02] Sat     Your backyard is too small for practicing     right field stuff like long throws. [15:06] Dai     Oh, right. [15:08] Sat     Okay, let's see how good your arm is. [15:17] Sat     I think this is about 50 meters. [15:20] Sat     Imagine you're throwing it from     right field back to home base! [15:22] Dai     Uh, y-yessir! [15:26] Dai     I wonder if I can do it... [15:36] Sat     Looks like it got here, after all. [15:38] Dai     Yeah, somehow. [15:41] Sat     The runner made it home, though. [15:48] Dai     Uh, I've only thrown one ball... [15:51] Sat     I don't need to see any more. [15:54] Sat     Throwing long like that isn't     good for a young person's arm. [15:57] Sat     And it's unnecessary. [15:58] Dai     What? [15:59] Sat     Basically, you guys only need to be     able to throw from home to second; [16:02] Sat     a distance of roughly 32 meters. [16:05] Dai     Really?! [16:07] Sat     Wait, have you always worried     about how weak your arm is? [16:11] Dai     Y-Yes, actually. [16:14] Sat     It's neither a handicap     nor a cause for concern. [16:18] Sat     Anybody can master throwing the ball     through practice and technique. [16:22] Sat     You can even make it look     like you've got a strong arm. [16:25] Sat     Of course, there are actual     monsters like your dad. [16:29] Sat     But they're in the minority. [16:32] Sat     It's not as if I started out     with a strong arm as a kid, either. [16:37] Sat     Even after I went pro, [16:38] Sat     there were plenty of players     who had a stronger arm than me. [16:42] Dai     I-Is that really true? [16:43] Sat     Sure is. [16:45] Sat     However, it's not going to be zero to     laser beam in a week, or even a month. [16:50] Sat     It all depends how passionate you are,     and whether you put in the work daily. [16:55] Dai     I'll give it my all! [16:56] Dai     Please train me hard! [17:00] Dai     Bye. [17:00] Dai     See you tomorrow! [17:05] Sak     This is so annoying. [17:09] (Flashback) Sak     Dad! Mom! Please! [17:11] (Flashback) Sak     I really want to join the Dolphins! [17:13] (Flashback) Mom     This again? [17:15] (Flashback) Dad     What's all this about     baseball all of a sudden? [17:19] (Flashback) Mom     Is this to do with some boy     you like or something? [17:22] (Flashback) Dad     What?! [17:24] (Flashback) Sak     Of course not! [17:26] (Flashback) Dad     No matter what you say, I'm against the idea! [17:32] Dai     Hey, Sakura! [17:36] Dai     Are you busy right now? [17:39] Sak     Not really. [17:41] Dai     Will you come with me, then? [17:45] Sak     Huh? [17:49] Sak     I figured it'd be something     like this, but whatever. [17:55] Dai     Satou-san has work, [17:57] Dai     so I was thinking I wouldn't     get to play catch today, [18:00] Dai     but I'm glad you had nothing else to do. [18:03] Sak     "Nothing else to do"? [18:05] Sak     That's kinda rude, isn't it? [18:10] Sak     Hey, Shigeno-kun, your throws aren't bad. [18:13] Sak     Though, not as good as     Hikaru-kun's, obviously. [18:15] Dai     Don't compare me to him. [18:18] Dai     I've actually improved quite a bit. [18:21] Dai     All thanks to Satou-san. [18:25] Sak     Lucky you. [18:26] Sak     Being taught by an ex-pro isn't the kind of     opportunity that comes along every day. [18:32] Dai     What's that? You jelly? [18:34] Sak     Yes. [18:36] Sak     To tell you the truth,     I'd love to play baseball. [18:39] Sak     And join the Dolphins. [18:41] Dai     What?! [18:44] Sak     What's so shocking about that? [18:47] Sak     My older brother was in the Dolphins, [18:49] Sak     so I've been cheering     for him since I was small. [18:53] Sak     And when I was Hikaru-kun's training partner, [18:56] Sak     I started having fun playing it, too. [19:00] Dai     I see. [19:01] Dai     Then, just do it. [19:03] Sak     You think it's that easy?! [19:04] Sak     I've already asked my     parents a bunch of times, [19:07] Sak     but they always say no! [19:09] Dai     Then, don't. [19:11] Sak     Huh? [19:12] Dai     If you're going to give up the first time     someone's against you doing it, [19:15] Dai     that just means baseball isn't     all that important to you. [19:21] Dai     Anyway, throw the ball here already! [19:24] Sak     How dare you?! [19:25] Sak     I still remember how much you     moped and whined about baseball! [19:29] Sak     You jackass! [19:35] Dai     Hey! Watch where you're throwing! [19:38] Dai     Hey! Don't just leave! [19:42] Dai     Jeez. What's her problem? [19:56] Sak     Mutsuko's had her nose     to the grindstone recently. [19:59] Dad     Your mother tells me you've     been studying in the morning. [20:02] Sak     I decided to get up an hour     early to do my schoolwork. [20:05] Sak     That way, playing baseball won't     get in the way of my entrance exams. [20:08] Dad     You're still going on about that? [20:10] Mom     Buying all the gear for it     would be a real financial burden. [20:14] Mom     We explained that to you before. [20:16] Sak     I don't need new equipment! [20:18] Sak     I'll just use my brother's old gear! [20:20] Sak     So... [20:21] Dad     No! Just give it up already! [20:27] (Flashback) Dai     If you're going to give up the first time     someone's against you doing it, [20:30] (Flashback) Dai     that just means baseball isn't     all that important to you. [20:37] Sak     It's important to me. [20:41] Sak     Did you know? [20:43] Sak     When you catch a ball, it makes     a really satisfying "paff" sound. [20:47] Dad     Mutsuko? [20:49] Sak     I'm still bad at catching,     so when I play catch, [20:52] Sak     I'm always nervous that     I might cut short that sound. [20:55] Sak     "Next time, I'll make it     last longer," I tell myself. [20:58] Sak     That's why it makes me so happy     when I get to hear that "paff." [21:02] Sak     Or when I manage a good throw! [21:06] Sak     Things I can't do now could     become possible through my efforts. [21:10] Sak     And that prospect excites me     like nothing else! [21:14] Sak     I'll also study hard for my entrance exams. [21:16] Sak     I'll knuckle down and make sure I pass them! [21:19] Sak     So please, let me join the Dolphins! [21:23] Sak     I want to find out how much joy     I can get out of baseball! [21:26] Sak     And I can't do that if     I don't get serious about it! [21:35] Tas     I have an announcement to make     before we start the session. [21:39] Tas     Next week, we're going to have     a practice match against Minamigaoka. [21:43] Tas     It'll be an important match because     the tournament is two weeks later. [21:48] Fuj     I want you all to make sure     you're ready for it! [21:50] All     Yes, sir! [21:51] Tas     I have one more announcement, but... [21:54] Fuj     Seems changing is taking     a bit longer than expected. [21:56] Fuj     Why not wait a minute or two? [21:58] Guy     "Changing"? [21:59] Guy     A new guy? [22:00] Nag     I wonder who it is. [22:01] Sak     Sorry for taking so long! [22:08] Dai     S-Sakura?! [22:10] Tas     I'd like to introduce the newest     member of the Mifune Dolphins. [22:15] Fuj     I think a lot of you might already know her. [22:17] Fuj     She's Sakura Takeya's sister.     He was on the team two years ago. [22:21] Sak     My name is Sakura Mutsuko. [22:22] Sak     It's a pleasure to meet you all! [24:00] Dai     I'm going to do my best until I can     fulfill the promise I made to Hikaru! [24:04] Dai     Be it framing, throwing, or batting, [24:06] Dai     with Satou-san in my corner,     I've got the best coach possible! [24:10] Dai     At the next training match,     I'm going to really shine and... [24:13] Dai     Hey! Why's Sakura getting coached, too?! [24:18] Dai     Next time: "Toshiya's Personal Training." SIGN    Toshiya's Personal Training [24:20] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E8 - Toshiya's Personal Training 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.) [00:01] Sak     Did you know? [00:02] Sak     When you catch a ball, it makes     a really satisfying "paff" sound. [00:07] Dad     Mutsuko? [00:08] Sak     I'm still bad at catching,     so when I play catch, [00:12] Sak     I'm always nervous that     I might cut short that sound. [00:15] Sak     "Next time, I'll make it     last longer," I tell myself. [00:18] Sak     That's why it makes me so happy     when I get to hear that "paff." [00:22] Sak     Or when I manage a good throw! [00:26] Sak     Things I can't do now could     become possible through my efforts. [00:30] Sak     And that prospect excites me     like nothing else! [00:34] Sak     I'll also study hard for my entrance exams. [00:36] Sak     I'll knuckle down and make sure I pass them! [00:39] Sak     So please, let me join the Dolphins! [00:42] Sak     I want to find out how much joy     I can get out of baseball! [00:46] Sak     And I can't do that if     I don't get serious about it! [00:55] Tas     I have an announcement to make     before we start the session. [00:59] Tas     Next week, we're going to have     a practice match against Minamigaoka. [01:03] Tas     It'll be an important match because     the tournament is two weeks later. [01:08] Fuj     I want you all to make sure     you're ready for it! [01:10] All     Yes, sir! [01:11] Sak     Sorry for taking so long! [01:16] Dai     S-Sakura?! SIGN    Toshiya's Personal Training [03:04] Lett     I want to thank you for everything. [03:07] Lett     Thanks to you, I discovered     how much I loved baseball. [03:12] Lett     My dream of having you catch     my pitches didn't come true, [03:18] Lett     but if we both keep playing, I know     we'll meet on the diamond again. [03:23] Lett     And... [03:25] Lett     Some day, for sure,     we're going to be an invincible battery! [03:33] Dai     Hikaru, I promise to catch     your pitches one day! [03:38] Sak     Shigeno-kun! [03:43] Dai     What? Don't disturb me like that! [03:46] Sak     Teach me how to hit! SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [03:51] Dai     Huh? Why should I have to? [03:55] Sak     Think of it as repaying me for playing     catch with you in Hikaru-kun's place. [04:03] Sak     Besides, I'm a member of the Dolphins now. [04:07] Dai     "Member," eh? [04:08] Dai     Who knows if you'll really be     useful after joining so late? [04:13] Dai     Sorry! I've got personal training     with Satou-san now! [04:17] Sak     Huh? W-Wait! SIGN    Home Run [04:33] Dai     Wow. There are girls who can hit like that? [04:37] Sak     Take me with you, Shigeno-kun! [04:40] Dai     No way! Don't you dare come! [04:46] Gi     "Shigeno"? [05:01] Sat     Yeah, you're improving steadily. [05:04] Sat     But you're still using     only your arm to throw. [05:08] Sat     Think of your arm like a whip     growing out of your shoulder [05:11] Sat     and use your entire body to throw. [05:13] Dai     Got it. [05:15] Sat     Well, improving your throwing     is a long-term goal. [05:18] Sat     For now, let's focus on batting. [05:21] Sat     The tournament is less than two weeks away. [05:24] Dai     S-Sure! [05:27] Kao     Daigo! Your friend's here! [05:32] Sak     Thanks for having me! [05:34] Dai     Ack! S-Sakura? [05:36] Sak     "Ack"? Talk about rude! [05:40] Dai     Wh-What the heck?     Didn't I tell you not to come? [05:43] Dai     I'm busy with personal training! [05:46] Sak     Let me in on the fun! I want a lesson     from a former may-J-leaguer, too! [05:51] Dai     "May-J-Leaguer"? [05:53] Dai     Do you want a baseball lesson     or a soccer one? [05:56] Sak     Huh? Did I get it wrong? [05:57] Dai     You don't even know about the majors,     and you want Satou-san to coach you? [06:01] Dai     You're not worthy, and you're being rude! [06:03] Dai     Besides, it makes no sense for a beginner     to join the team for a few months! [06:08] Sak     N-No... [06:09] Kao     Hey! Don't be mean, Daigo! [06:13] Sak     You're such a meanie! I just     wanted to play baseball! [06:19] Sat     It's fine. I'll teach you both. [06:22] Sak     Really? Thank you so much! [06:25] Sak     That's Hikaru-kun's dad for you! [06:27] Dai     Those were clearly crocodile tears. [06:34] Sat     Spread your legs a bit more. [06:39] Sat     Bring your arms closer to the body,     and stand up straight. [06:42] Dai     My precious training time! [06:44] Sat     Okay. Now try swinging. [06:48] Sat     Nice, Sakura-san! [06:50] Sat     Not many girls can swing     that well right off the bat! [06:54] Sak     What? Really? [06:55] Sak     I'm so happy! [06:57] Sat     I'll throw you some easy tosses,     so try hitting them. [07:00] Sak     Got it. [07:04] Sak     Huh? [07:06] Sat     You're too tensed up. [07:08] Sat     With the right timing, soft balls can fly     even if you don't swing hard. [07:11] Sat     Focus on making good contact. [07:12] Sak     Got it! [07:13] Dai     Heh. She really is a beginner. [07:16] Dai     No way a girl could hit right away. [07:27] Sak     I did it! [07:28] Sat     Good. Keep it up. [07:30] Dai     No way. That was pure luck. [07:38] Sat     Very nice. You've got a knack for this. [07:41] Sat     You don't seem like a beginner at all. [07:43] Sak     Really? [07:45] Sak     Thank you so much! [07:47] Sat     You're up next, Daigo-kun. [07:48] Dai     Y-Yes, sir. [07:51] Sak     Good luck! [07:52] Dai     Th-Thanks. [07:55] Sat     Ready? [07:55] Dai     Y-Yeah. [08:11] Dai     Damn it! [08:17] Dai     I-I finally middled one! [08:20] Sat     Okay, I get it now. [08:24] Sat     Very nice! [08:26] Sak     What? That was nice? [08:29] Dai     Did he catch a glimpse of my     immense talent in that last hit? [08:34] Sat     This is great! You can't get any worse     than this, so you're worth teaching! [08:38] Sat     You can only go up from here, Daigo-kun! [08:41] Dai     I saw that coming! [08:45] Sat     We probably don't have enough time before     the tournament, but let's do our best. [08:50] Sat     You've got a long road     ahead of you, Daigo-kun. [08:52] Dai     R-Right... [08:54] Sak     Yeah, yeah. [08:55] Sak     We've got a practice game tomorrow,     so you need to focus! [08:59] Dai     Well, yeah. I am starting in right field. [09:01] Dai     I need to be ready. [09:14] Izu     It's too hot in here.     I should open the window... [09:23] Izu     You idiot! Why are you out     doing swings so late?! [09:29] Dai     That's so unfair... [09:38] Dai     Nice throw! [09:42] Dai     Crap! [09:51] Sak     Oh, sorry! [09:55] Ura     Sheesh, what is our manager thinking? [10:00] Ura     What's the point of letting someone     who can't even catch the ball join? [10:04] And     Doesn't matter. She's only     here to warm the bench. [10:07] Ura     I guess! [10:11] Ura     Oh? [10:14] Dai     Sorry about that! [10:15] Tas     All right! Gather round! [10:19] Fuj     Today, we're facing Minamigaoka     from the next town over. [10:22] Fuj     I'd say they're an even matchup for us. [10:25] Tas     They're the perfect warm-up     opponents before the tournament. [10:28] Tas     It's also a prime scouting opportunity. [10:31] Tas     Anyway, I'll now announce     our lineup for today. [10:34] Ura     Wait a second, Manager. [10:38] Ura     I'm sorry, but I'm not playing     as starting pitcher today. [10:41] Tas     What? [10:46] Ura     You guys keep making errors all the time. [10:49] Ura     If the defense isn't up to scratch,     not even I can drag us into the later rounds. [10:55] Ura     Try being competitive without me,     and then we'll talk. [10:59] G     Wh-What? [11:00] G     Urabe... [11:02] Dai     Don't talk to your teammates that way! [11:06] Ura     Shut up and stay out of this, useless trash. [11:10] Ura     There's someone I need to beat at all costs. [11:22] Fuj     What now, Manager? [11:24] Tas     He has a point. Our defense     has been a problem for years. [11:29] Tas     All right. [11:31] Tas     We're going with a different lineup. [11:32] Tas     Matsubara, you're the starting pitcher. [11:35] Mat     Who? M-Me? [11:37] Mat     That's too sudden! [11:39] Tas     Urabe, you take first. [11:41] Dai     Don't worry! I'll take care of the defense! [11:44] Mat     What? [11:45] Mat     You suck, Daigo-kun. It's impossible for you. [11:47] Dai     Not you, too! [11:50] Dai     A-Anyway, let's win this all by ourselves! [12:06] Sat     Daigo-kun, show me what you've learned. [12:13] Dai     I'm starting. [12:15] Dai     Let's do this! [12:18] Mat     I warmed up my arm, but how could     they make me start out of the blue? [12:38] Ump     Play ball! [12:48] Ump     Ball! [12:57] Ump     Ball! [12:59] Ump     Ball! [13:04] Ump     Ball four! [13:08] And     Four fastballs out of the zone?     Quit pissing your pants, dude. [13:13] Sak     U-Uh, Manager, is he going to be okay? [13:17] Tas     Matsubara's our reserve pitcher, [13:20] Tas     but as you can see, he's the nervous sort. [13:23] Tas     He often lets the situation     get to him and loses accuracy. [13:28] Sak     And it's clearly gotten to him now! [13:30] Tas     Yeah. [13:31] Tas     At times like these, a fine play in the     outfield could settle the pitcher down. [13:46] Ump     Out! [13:54] And     What are you doing? Go for the double play! [14:04] Dai     Yikes. [14:06] Dai     If we'd turned that double play,     the pitcher could've relaxed! [14:14] Dai     It's coming to me. [14:16] Dai     It doesn't have the legs! [14:17] And     You'd better get it, Right! [14:20] G     It dropped! It's a hit! [14:24] G     Nice run. [14:29] Dai     If only I could've caught that     on the drive... [14:35] Sat     No need to panic, Daigo-kun.     It's still the first inning. [14:39] Sat     Instead of being reckless and     letting in a bunch of runs, [14:41] Sat     an outfielder's job is to keep     the score as low as possible. [14:47] Dai     Another one my way! [14:51] Ump     Out! [14:54] Ump     Out! SIGN    Minamigaoka SIGN    Mifune [15:02] Ura     Are they really hopeless without me? [15:04] G     S-Sorry. I ruined the chance     for a double play. [15:07] Mat     D-Don't be. [15:08] Mat     I'm sorry for walking the leadoff. [15:12] Ura     Quit apologizing!     Make up for it with your play! [15:35] Mat     Nice home run. [15:37] G     That's our three-hole. [15:43] Dai     Wait. Aren't Urabe and Andy     the only ones doing anything on our team? [15:48] Sak     Shigeno-kun! [15:49] Sak     You're right, but this isn't the time! [15:52] Dai     Oh... SIGN    Minamigaoka SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Team [16:04] G     Mine! [16:05] G     Mine! [16:07] Ura     What's wrong with you?! [16:09] G     All right! That's the way! SIGN    Team SIGN    Minamigaoka SIGN    Mifune [16:14] Ura     You're not supposed to give up a run     right after taking the lead from behind! [16:19] G     S-Sorry. [16:20] G     We'll call louder. [16:38] Ump     Out! SIGN    Team SIGN    Minamigaoka SIGN    Mifune [16:53] Ump     Ball! [16:58] Ump     Ball four! [17:01] Ump     Ball four! [17:16] Ura     Will I have to pitch after all? [17:22] Sak     They'll take the lead if they get a hit here. [17:33] Sat     This isn't looking good. [17:36] Sat     The team's totally unnerved. [17:39] Sat     When that happens... [17:40] Mat     I-I can't do this anymore. [17:57] Mat     They're not calling again. [17:59] Mat     Center! [18:03] Ump     Out! [18:04] Sak     Awesome! [18:06] Tas     The runner's tagging up! [18:13] G     Take the lead! We can do this! [18:18] G     Kishimoto, are you okay? [18:20] G     Yeah. [18:23] Dai     Nice effort, Kishimoto! [18:25] Mat     Th-Thank goodness. We're still tied. [18:29] Ump     Do you want to call a timeout? [18:31] And     Yes, sorry. [18:32] G     I only got it because I heard you.     Thanks for that. [18:36] Dai     No problem. That's all I'm good for anyway. [18:39] Ura     Hey, sucker! [18:41] Ura     Get back to right already! [18:43] Ura     Don't stall the game! [18:45] G     You heard him. [18:46] G     You give the right instructions,     even though you suck. [18:48] Dai     Don't give me that after I helped you out! [18:52] Dai     We can't give up any more runs.      Let's shut them down! [18:56] Sat     That's the way, Daigo-kun. [18:58] Sat     At times like these, you must     speak up and encourage your team. [19:03] Dai     Trust your defense, Matsubara. [19:08] Mat     O-Okay! [19:11] Sat     Good. The team's mood has changed. [19:18] Dai     Left! [19:19] G     All right! [19:21] G     Go! [19:22] Dai     Relay! [19:36] Ump     Out! [19:38] Dai     All right! [19:49] All     Thank you for a great game! [20:02] Fuj     You guys played well today. [20:04] G     Our first win in a while! [20:06] G     We celebrate victories with     yakiniku, right, Coach? [20:08] Dai     Yakiniku? For real? [20:10] Fuj     Come on. That was a practice game. [20:12] Fuj     Save the yakiniku for official games. [20:15] Tas     The tournament proper starts next week. [20:18] Tas     We made a bunch of minor mistakes today, [20:21] Tas     but as long as we stamp those out, [20:23] Tas     we can hope to go further     than usual this year. [20:26] Sak     "Further than usual"? Like the quarterfinals? [20:29] Ura     Don't be stupid. [20:30] Ura     The Dolphins haven't made it     past the first round in years. [20:34] Sak     What? Really? [20:36] Sak     But weren't you guys here last year? [20:38] Fuj     Urabe and Andy did amazingly     well for fifth-graders, [20:42] Fuj     but we lost due to an error last year. [20:44] Fuj     In fact, we lose due to poor     hitting and defense every year. [20:47] Tas     But if we play like we did     in the closing stages today, [20:50] Tas     we can expect better things. [20:52] Tas     Daigo, Kimura, Kishimoto... You all did well. [20:57] Tas     We won this game due to our defense. [21:00] Ura     Well, yeah, but you still had     to rely on us for any offense. [21:03] Tas     We'll face the Tanigawa Eagles first up,     and they're an even matchup for us. [21:08] Tas     If we play well, we can win. [21:10] Tas     For now, let's aim to get     past the first round! [21:13] Tas     All of you, be confident     and give it your all! [21:16] All     Okay! [21:23] Sat     Yeah, no worries there. [21:25] Sat     Yeah. [21:27] Sat     Daigo-kun's working really hard. [21:29] Sat     He's a fast learner, and he might     have more potential than we thought. [21:33] Sat     Yeah. [21:36] Sat     Like father, like son. [21:39] Sat     I'm looking forward to     next week's tournament. SIGN    Sakaguchi [21:46] Mom     What's this, Hikaru? [21:49] Mom     Done already? [21:51] Hik     Sorry, I'm full. Thanks for the food. [24:00] Dai     The tournament's only one week away! [24:03] Dai     I've gotta improve as much as I can! [24:05] Dai     How are things, Hikaru? [24:07] Dai     I haven't seen you in ages.     I hope you're doing okay. [24:11] Dai     Do you have anyone to play catch with? [24:14] Dai     You haven't forgotten     about baseball, have you? SIGN    Hikaru's Feelings [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Hikaru's Feelings." [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E9 - Hikaru's Feelings 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.) [00:02] (Flashback) Hik     Hey, Mom... [00:04] (Flashback) Hik     Does this mean I won't     get to see Papa anymore? [00:07] (Flashback) Mom     No. [00:08] (Flashback) Mom     You won't see him every day,     but you'll see him every now and then. [00:12] (Flashback) Hik     "Every now and then..." [00:14] (Flashback) Mom     I'm sorry, Hikaru. [00:16] (Flashback) Mom     But your father and I discussed it     and we decided to do it this way, [00:19] (Flashback) Mom     so that you don't get lonely. [00:22] (Flashback) Hik     Mom? [00:23] (Flashback) Mom     Yes? [00:24] (Flashback) Hik     You remember how you said I could     either keep my current surname, Satou, [00:29] (Flashback) Hik     or change it to Sakaguchi instead? [00:33] (Flashback) Hik     Would it be okay if I kept     my name as Satou Hikaru? [00:37] (Flashback) Mom     Huh? [00:38] (Flashback) Hik     I mean, Papa's the one     who's gonna be all alone. [00:41] (Flashback) Hik     That's so sad. [00:43] (Flashback) Hik     I want to show he was part of our family,     even if it's only by keeping his name. [00:49] (Flashback) Hik     That way, I'll also never forget     that I am my father's son. [00:56] (Flashback) Hik     Never, ever. [01:09] Hik     This room's so bright. [01:12] Hik     I'll have to ask for some curtains. SIGN    Sakaguchi [01:15] Hik     I'm digging in! [01:17] Grd     Ah, you have quite an appetite today! [01:20] Hik     Yes, I'm famished because     I didn't finish my dinner last night. [01:24] Grd     Ha, I see. If you want,     you can have mine, too. [01:27] Hik     What? Really? [01:29] Hik     Lucky! [01:36] Hik     I'm off! [01:38] Mom     Have a good day. [01:39] Grd     Take care out there. [01:40] Hik     I will! [01:45] Grd     Hikaru's really perked up. [01:48] Grd     He even wolfed down his breakfast today. [01:54] Hik     I can't keep being all gloomy around them. [01:57] Hik     Mom's got enough to worry about with     the housework and looking after Grandma. [02:02] Hik     I have to hurry up and     get used to my new life here. SIGN    Hikaru's Feelings [03:41] Kid     Hey... [03:43] Kid     Is it true that your dad is Satou Toshiya,     the former major leaguer? [03:48] Hik     Yeah, it's true. [03:50] Kid2     That's amazing! Then, that means     you must be good at baseball, too, right? [03:55] Kid     Are you going to join our local team? [03:57] Hik     Nah, not planning on it. [03:59] Kid2     What? Why not? [04:00] Hik     I'm just not that into baseball. [04:03] Kid     Then, wanna join the soccer team? [04:05] Kid     No, you have to join it! [04:06] Kid     You'd be a regular from day one! [04:09] Hik     I'm sorry. That kind of thing just     doesn't excite me right now. [04:13] Kid     Oh... I see. [04:16] Ki2     Oh, can we use the school yard today? [04:27] Run     All right! [04:28] Fir     Second, what are you playing at? [04:30] Fir     The tournament's just round the corner! [04:32] Sec     S-Sorry. [05:37] Hik     All right. [05:38] Hik     I'm home! [05:41] Gra     How's it going, Hikaru?     You making new friends? [05:44] Hik     Yeah, slowly but surely. [05:47] Hik     But everyone keeps asking     what was cool in Kanagawa. [05:50] Hik     I can't answer that,     because I was only there for three weeks. [05:54] Gra     I see. [05:55] Hik     But I think it'll all work out just fine. [05:57] Hik     The school yard's bigger than     it was in my last school, [05:59] Hik     and my teacher has a funny side. [06:02] Gra     Oh-ho, that's good. [06:04] Hik     Thanks for the food! It was yummy! [06:06] Mom     What about your bath?     Do you want to take one now? [06:09] Hik     I'll take one when I've finished my homework. [06:12] Mom     I see. [06:16] Gran     There's no need to worry     when he's that upbeat. [06:18] Gran     He'll get used to his new situation soon. [06:20] Mom     Yeah... [06:34] Hik     I have to hurry up and forget it all. [06:36] Hik     I can't go back to Kanagawa. [06:42] Hik     It's going to be okay. I'll get by just fine. [06:45] Hik     I've managed fine up to this point. [06:48] (Flashback) Tosh     There! [06:50] (Flashback) Hik     Hey, Papa, can I become     a baseball player, just like you? [06:53] (Flashback) Tos     Of course you can. I'm a champion! [06:57] (Flashback) Mom     All right, you two, look this way! [06:59] (Flashback) Tos     Champion! [07:02] (Flashback) Hik     Papa, why are you going to live     in a different house? [07:06] (Flashback) Hik     When will I see you next? [07:08] (Flashback) Tos     Maybe next month. [07:10] (Flashback) Tos     I'm sorry, Hikaru. [07:12] (Flashback) Hik     Okay. [07:13] (Flashback) Tos     Take care of your mother, you hear? [07:15] (Flashback) Hik     Okay. [07:31] (Flashback) Mom     Hey, Hikaru. [07:32] (Flashback) Mom     If you want to play baseball... [07:35] (Flashback) Hik     I don't. [07:36] (Flashback) Hik     Soccer and basketball are way more fun,     so it doesn't interest me at all. [07:42] (Flashback) Tos     Where do you want to go today? [07:44] (Flashback) Hik     Hmm, I don't know. [07:47] (Flashback) Tos     If you want, we can go play catch. [07:50] (Flashback) Tos     Nothing wrong with     working up a sweat, right? [07:54] (Flashback) Hik     Uh, there's actually a movie     I'd like to see, instead. [07:58] (Flashback) Tos     Oh, okay. [08:07] (Flashback) Mom     Baseball? [08:09] (Flashback) Hik     Yep. Just so I can say I've done it     before I get to middle school. [08:12] (Flashback) Hik     In Japan, you only get to     join one team, right? [08:16] (Flashback) Hik     If I never play baseball,     it will stick out like a sore thumb. [08:20] (Flashback) Hik     I'm just trying it out, you know? [08:27] Hik     I have to do my homework. [08:32] And     Nice ball. [08:35] Ura     Next, low and away. [08:36] Amd     Nah, let's leave it there for today. [08:40] Amd     We still need to practice our trump card. [08:43] Ura     What? O-Our trump card? [08:45] Ura     You seriously want to pull that out?! [08:47] And     Of course! [08:49] And     You wanna lose or what? [08:51] And     We need to do everything we can to win. [08:55] Ura     All right, fine. SIGN    Mifune Batting Center SIGN    Home run SIGN    Fast balls SIGN    For both batting positions [09:03] Txt     Right-handed     pitcher [09:03] Tos     Okay. You're getting quite good. [09:06] Tos     Your form still needs a lot of work,     but you're making much better contact now. [09:10] Dai     Ah... My form still needs a lot of work, huh? [09:14] Tos     Of course. [09:15] Tos     You can't find an ideal form      that suits you perfectly overnight. [09:21] Tos     Anyway, for your match this weekend,     the important thing is to make contact. [09:26] Tos     Don't sweat the small stuff, like form.     Just focus on getting bat on ball. [09:31] Both     Yes, sir! [09:32] Both     All right. That concludes my     coaching sessions with you guys. [09:36] Dai     What? [09:37] Mut     No way! I wanted to learn     so much more from you. [09:41] Mut     I've taught you the basics, so you'll be fine. [09:44] Mut     From now until match day,     prepare by going back over all our lessons. [09:48] Mut     If I can fit it into my schedule,     I'll come by on Sunday to cheer you on. [09:52] Mut     Good luck, you two! [09:55] Both     Thank you very much! [09:59] Dai     I think I'll hit a few more balls. [10:01] Mut     Then, I'll do the same! [10:04] Dai     Huh? [10:04] Dai     Aw man, I wanted to train by myself. [10:17] Tos     Hello? Yeah, it's been a while. [10:20] Tos     Hikaru did what? [10:22] Tos     Right. [10:23] Tos     Okay. Sure. [10:25] Tos     I understand. Later. [10:31] Tos     I apologize for calling you out of the blue. [10:35] Tos     Am I speaking to the manager of     the Mifune Dolphins, Tashiro-san? [10:42] Tos     My name is Satou Toshiya. [11:03] Kid     We're going to be late for swimming. [11:05] Kid     We'll get in trouble! [11:17] Hik     Papa! [11:18] Hik     Wh-What's going on? [11:20] Hik     What's brought you out to Gunma? [11:22] Hik     I wanted to come talk to you. [11:24] Hik     Huh? Y-You can't. [11:26] Hik     If Mom finds out that     the two of us met, she'll— [11:29] Tos     It's fine. [11:31] Tos     It was your mother who asked me to come here. [11:33] Tos     She told me you'd been down in     the dumps ever since you got here. [11:38] Hik     Who, me? That's not true... [11:41] Hik     Hikaru. Why don't we go for a drive? [11:54] Dai     I'm home! [11:57] Kao     Daigo! [11:59] Kao     Perfect! [12:01] Kao     Can you go to Izumi's school     real quick for me? [12:03] Dai     Huh? Why? [12:05] Kao     I just got a text from her. [12:07] Kao     Her baseball team has     a training match after school, [12:10] Kao     but she forgot her cleats, so she     asked me to take them to her. [12:13] Dai     What? [12:14] Dai     No way. I was just about to     head down to the batting center. [12:18] Dai     And it was you she asked, not me. [12:20] Kao     Pretty please. [12:21] Kao     I have to go to the post office. [12:27] Izu     Thank god you made it in time. [12:30] Izu     I wasn't expecting you! Thanks! [12:33] Dai     You'd better treat me for this. [12:34] Izu     Sure, sure, at some point. [12:36] Dai     Jeez... [12:38] Izu     You're free right now, right? You can     watch our match from the sidelines. [12:41] Dai     Huh? I do have stuff to do, actually! [12:44] Dai     I was about to head down     to the batting center. [12:47] Izu     Huh... [12:48] Izu     Well, it's no skin off my nose, [12:50] Izu     but I figured it'd be useful to watch     a higher league match, you know? [12:54] Izu     Observing is training, too. [12:57] All     Thank you! [12:58] Dai     "Higher league," my ass.     Who does she think she is? [13:01] Dai     It's just a training match. [13:04] Guy     Play ball! [13:09] Guy     Strike! [13:15] Guy     Ball! [13:17] Guy     Foul! [13:31] Guy     Strike three! Yer out! [13:34] Catch     Nice pitch! [13:38] Dai     She's rubbing it in. [13:41] Guy     Strike! [13:43] Dai     Yeah, yeah. I was supposed to be     a pitcher in the same vein, too. [13:49] Kid     Izumi, nice pitching! [13:51] Ki2     That's Shigeno Goro's DNA for ya! [13:54] Dai     Shut up! Excuse me for     getting the crappy genes! [14:02] Guy     Out! [14:03] Cat     Two outs! [14:06] Dai     I guess a catcher has to     keep talking to his team. [14:11] Tan     I'm sorry. [14:16] Dai     That scared me. [14:22] Tos     So how is it here? [14:24] Tos     Have you made any friends? [14:26] Hik     W-Well, not really. [14:29] Tos     I see. [14:31] Hik     Why did Mom say I was down in the dumps? [14:34] Hik     I didn't think I looked down at all. [14:36] Tos     Because she's your parent. [14:38] Hik     Huh? [14:39] Tos     Parents are always     watching their children. [14:42] Tos     They can tell. [14:46] Tos     I think I told you this before, [14:49] Tos     but from about your age now, [14:52] Tos     I started living with my grandparents     instead of my parents. [14:57] Tos     For me, my grandma and     grandpa were my parents. [15:01] Tos     Middle school graduation was coming up, [15:03] Tos     and I didn't know which     high school I wanted to go to. [15:06] Tos     If I went to this one private school,     known for its baseball expertise, [15:10] Tos     it would put a strain on my grandparents,     who were on the breadline. [15:14] Tos     That's why I thought I'd give up     on that idea without telling them. [15:18] (Flashback) Gra     So, Toshiya, have you decided which     high school you want to go to? [15:25] (Flashback) Tos     Yeah. [15:26] (Flashback) Tos     I'm going to follow the crowd     and go to Mifune. [15:29] (Flashback) Tos     Mifune? Are you sure? [15:32] (Flashback) Tos     You could go to a school     with a stronger baseball team. [15:36] (Flashback) Tos     You're overestimating my abilities. [15:38] (Flashback) Tos     Mifune's fine, really. [15:41] (Flashback) Tos     My friends are all going there, too. SIGN    Prospectus [15:49] (Flashback) Gra     Your grandma found this in your room. [15:52] (Flashback) Gra     Kaidou High is famous     for its baseball team. [15:57] (Flashback) Gra     Why? [15:58] (Flashback) Gra     Why are you holding back for our sake? [16:02] (Flashback) Gra     Is it because we're useless old fogies? [16:04] (Flashback) Gra     Or is it just because     we're not your real parents? [16:08] (Flashback) Tos     Grandpa... [16:09] (Flashback) Grm     Darling, I'm sure Toshiya didn't mean to— [16:13] (Flashback) Gra     It's okay to be selfish! [16:15] (Flashback) Gra     Kids are supposed to fight their parents     over the path they want to take in life! SIGN    Prospectus [16:21] (Flashback) Gra     Go to Kaidou! [16:23] (Flashback) Gra     You have a friend who cares     a lot about you and about baseball, too. [16:29] (Flashback) Gra     Go to Kaidou with him. [16:32] (Flashback) Grm     You don't have to worry     about how we'll fund it. [16:35] (Flashback) Grm     Money pales in comparison to your dreams. [16:42] (Flashback) Tos     Thank you, Grandpa, Grandma. [16:49] Tos     When it's for your kids, you want to help     as much as possible, whatever it is. [16:54] Tos     That's what parents are like. [16:56] Tos     I bet your mom figured out you were sad     because she's always watching out for you. [17:09] Tos     Yup, here's good. We'll play here. [17:11] Hik     Huh? Play what? [17:17] Tos     Catch, of course. [17:19] Tos     We haven't played in ages. [17:33] Guy     Ball four! [17:36] Dai     One out, runners on first and second. [17:38] Dai     I guess even she gets tired... [17:47] Cat     To first! [17:54] Guy     Safe! [18:00] Dai     Yikes. They pulled one back and have     runners on second and third with one out. [18:06] Dai     If I messed up and put my team     in danger of giving up the lead, [18:08] Dai     I'd want to run away screaming. [18:11] Izu     I'm sorry. [18:12] Cat     Don't worry about it.     Don't let it get to you. [18:14] Cat     Put it behind you! [18:16] Izu     Right. [18:19] Guy     Play! [18:20] Dai     They can't walk him to load the bases.     The next batter got a hit earlier. [18:26] Guy     Ball! [18:28] Dai     Crap. [18:29] Dai     All I'm seeing is nightmare scenarios. [18:44] Dai     To third! [18:47] Guy     Out! [18:49] Dai     N-No way. [18:51] Dai     How is she so composed?! [18:53] Dai     That's impossible. [18:54] Dai     Her heart must be all moldy     if it doesn't skip a beat with that! [18:58] Cat     Nice one, Izumi! [19:01] Dai     "Observing is training, too," huh? [19:11] Tos     So, Hikaru, are you planning on     joining a baseball team here? [19:16] Hik     No. I'm sure every team's busy     preparing for the summer tournament. [19:20] Hik     So joining a team this late makes no sense. [19:23] Hik     So you'll pick it up in middle school, then? [19:26] Hik     Daigo-kun told me you'd      written in your letter [19:29] Hik     that you want to form     a battery with him one day. [19:32] Hik     I wasn't being serious about that. [19:35] Hik     I only wrote it because it sounded good. [19:38] Hik     I'm not playing baseball ever again. [19:40] ---     You... [19:43] Tos     Are you saying you lied to Daigo-kun? [19:44] Hik     That's right! [19:46] Hik     I mean, he's in Kanagawa and I'm in Gunma,     so we'll never see each other again! [19:50] Hik     It's nearly impossible for us     to play baseball together! [19:54] Hik     I actually... I actually want to... [20:00] Hik     But whatever. There's nothing I can do. [20:06] Tos     Hikaru. [20:08] Tos     Throw the ball. [20:10] Hik     Huh? [20:11] Tos     You've been practicing, right? [20:13] Tos     Let me see your pitch. [20:22] Tos     Another one. [20:27] Tos     Is this the pitch you wanted     Daigo-kun to catch? [20:43] Tos     That was a good pitch. [20:45] Tos     Have you been practicing every day     over here as well? [20:49] Tos     You want to play baseball, right? [21:00] Hik     I do... [21:02] Hik     In reality, I wanted to keep playing     baseball with Daigo-kun and everyone else. [21:06] Hik     I had just started to love baseball! [21:09] Hik     If only I hadn't had to move! [21:11] Hik     If only I hadn't had to move... [21:18] Tos     I'm sorry, Hikaru. [21:19] Tos     Your mother and I ended up     forcing you to sacrifice for us. [21:25] Tos     "I want to play baseball." [21:27] Tos     You weren't even able to utter     that in earnest until now, huh? [21:34] Tos     But it's all right now. [21:35] Tos     You should be honest and     do what you want to do. [21:40] Tos     If it's something you want to do,     both your mom and I will support it. [21:44] Tos     That's what we decided. [21:46] Hik     But... [21:48] Tos     I was relieved to hear     you hadn't joined a team here yet. [21:52] Tos     Before I came over, [21:54] Tos     I called the Dolphins' manager,     Tashiro, to confirm something. [21:57] Hik     Confirm what? [21:58] Tos     That you're still registered as part     of their team for the tournament. [22:03] Tos     According to the rules, [22:06] Tos     you can play in the matches as a member     of the Dolphins, no matter where you live. [22:10] Tos     I'll pay for your train tickets. [22:12] Tos     If you want to play in the match     on Sunday, hop on a train! [22:16] Tos     R-Really?! [22:20] Dai     And so, on Sunday... SIGN    Youth Rubber Baseball Tournament     Kanagawa Tournament Arena [22:27] Dai     ...the first day of the     tournament had arrived! [24:00] Dai     The tournament's finally started! [24:02] Dai     What?! I'm hitting at the top of the order?! [24:05] Dai     All right! I'm going to shine here     and make a name for myself! [24:09] Dai     H-Huh? [24:10] Dai     Missing signs, making baserunning mistakes...     What am I doing?! [24:15] Dai     Could it be that I have no baseball IQ?! SIGN    The Summer Tournament Begins! [24:19] Dai     Next time: "The Summer Tournament Begins!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E10 - The Summer Tournament Begins! 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.) [00:01] Mom     Hey, Daigo! How long are you     going to spend in that bathroom? SIGN    The Summer Tournament Begins! [00:04] Mom     The team bus is here. [00:11] Mom     I'm really sorry about this, Mutsuko-chan. [00:13] Mus     It's fine. [00:16] Mom     Is your stomach acting up again? [00:18] Mom     This happens every time     you take part in some event. [00:21] Mom     Are you okay? [00:22] Dai     I'm fine. I'm fine. [00:23] Dai     I'm empty now, pretty much. [00:28] Dai     Uh, what are you doing? [00:29] Mus     Oh, you know! [00:31] Mus     We have a match soon and all... [00:34] Mom     Good luck! [00:35] Mom     I'll be on the sidelines, cheering for you! [00:38] Dai     Right. [00:39] Dai     Then, I'm off! [00:44] Dai     We're finally underway. [00:46] Dai     Kanagawa's prelims for     the National Tournament! [02:24] Tas     All right. [02:25] Tas     I'm going to announce our starting lineup. [02:28] All     Yes, sir! [02:29] Tas     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura. [02:31] Mot     Yes, sir! [02:34] Tas     Batting second, right field, [02:36] Tas     Shigeno. [02:39] Dai     I-I'm second in the order? [02:43] Tas     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe! [02:46] Ura     Yep. [02:48] Tas     Batting fourth, catcher, Andy. [02:50] And     Yes, sir. [02:51] Tas     Batting fifth, third base, Ariyoshi. [02:53] Aru     Yes, sir! [02:54] Tas     Batting sixth, left field, Kishimoto. [02:56] Shi     Yes, sir! [02:57] Tas     Batting seventh, first base, Matsubara. [02:59] Mat     Yes, sir! [03:00] Tas     Batting eighth, center field, Nagai. [03:02] Nag     Yes, sir! [03:03] Tas     Batting ninth, second base, Katsumoto. [03:05] Kat     Yes, sir! [03:06] Tas     The subs are Tsuburaya,     Takahashi, and Sakura. [03:11] Tas     That's everything. [03:13] Nag     Manager... [03:14] Nag     I usually bat second.     How come I'm eighth this time? [03:18] Tas     Sorry, Nagai. [03:20] Tas     Based on his performances lately,     I've decided to swap you and Shigeno. [03:24] Voice     Dolphins, please start your warm-up. [03:27] All     Yes, sir! [03:30] Dai     U-Uh, Manager... [03:32] Dai     You said I've performed well recently,     but I can't suddenly hit top of the order. [03:37] Tas     Have faith in yourself, Daigo! [03:39] Tas     In the last two weeks, your fitness and     technique have come on leaps and bounds. [03:43] Tas     I can tell. [03:47] Tas     And the other day, I had it confirmed     that I wasn't just imagining it. [03:50] Dai     Huh? [03:52] Tas     You had him as your coach,     and you've been training every day. [03:57] Tas     Don't worry. [03:58] Tas     Satou-san told us he's confident     you'll do just fine in the two hole. [04:03] Dai     He said that? [04:04] Tas     Keep calm and play on. [04:44] (Flashback) Tos     That you're still registered as part     of their team for the tournament. [04:49] (Flashback) Tos     According to the rules, [04:51] (Flashback) Tos     you can play in the matches as a member     of the Dolphins, no matter where you live. [04:55] (Flashback) Hik     R-Really?! [04:58] (Flashback) Hik     I can really play in the tournament? [05:01] (Flashback) Guy     Yup. [05:02] (Flashback) Guy     Manager Tashiro said you     should definitely go, too. [05:07] (Flashback) Hik     But I'm not going to. [05:09] (Flashback) Hik     By now, I'm an outsider... [05:11] (Flashback) Hik     It's not like I trained for very long     with the team. [05:16] (Flashback) Hik     It wouldn't sit right if I just     turned up for the tournament. [05:19] (Flashback) Hik     Nobody... wants that. [05:25] Guy     Guess he really didn't come. [05:28] Coach     Line up. [05:29] All     Let's do this! [05:37] Andi     A lefty. Not much more to say. [05:39] Ura     Yeah, his pitches are nothing special. [05:51] Dai     The two hole, huh? [05:53] Dai     I've never had the chance to hit     in the very first inning before. [05:58] Dai     My stomach's okay, too. [06:03] Dai     All right! [06:04] Dai     All I have to do now is show off     what I've been practicing. [06:10] Ump     Play ball! [06:16] Ump     Strike. [06:19] Ura     I can't even begin to imagine how     you greased Manager's palms this time. [06:24] Ump     Ball. [06:26] Ura     First, right field, and now the two hole? [06:28] Ura     Damn, wish I'd been born     the son of a rich baseball player. [06:33] Dai     This again? [06:34] Dai     Give it a rest. [06:36] Dai     I haven't done anything, and the manager     wouldn't let us influence his lineups. [06:41] Ura     I wonder. [06:43] Ura     I'm saying that if I were manager     and saw your folks donate that bus, [06:48] Ura     even I would feel obliged to     put you in the starting lineup. [06:54] Kid     It got through! [07:00] Kid     Awesome! A double! [07:01] Coach     Nice! No outs, and a runner on second! [07:03] Coach     This is our chance to pull ahead! [07:05] Fuj     We're counting on you, Daigo! [07:06] Mut     You got this, Shigeno-kun! [07:13] Tas     I really would like to take the lead here. [07:15] Tas     If we can get the runner to third,     Urabe or Andy will bring him home for sure. [07:21] Tas     Bunt, Daigo. [07:27] Ump     Play! [07:27] Tas     Hey, Daigo! [07:29] Tas     What the hell? He's not     watching for our signs! [07:31] Mut     Huh? [07:33] Dai     Damn it! [07:35] Dai     Stop saying I'm riding     on Pop's coattails! [07:38] Dai     Right... [07:40] Dai     I'll show you that I'm a regular on merit! [07:52] Ump     Foul! [07:54] Tas     Timeout! [07:59] Tas     You idiot! [08:00] Dai     E-Excuse me? [08:02] Tas     Didn't you see my sign? [08:03] Dai     Huh? [08:04] Tas     I gave you the signal for a sacrifice bunt! [08:07] Dai     Huh? Ah, sorry. [08:09] Tas     Pull yourself together. [08:11] Dai     Y-Yes, sir. [08:13] Dai     Damn it. [08:14] Dai     I was so angry at Urabe that     I ignored instructions. [08:21] Dai     That wasn't the time to     take a swing at the ball. [08:24] Tas     Another sacrifice bunt. [08:28] Ump     Play. [08:32] Dai     When the runner's on second, [08:35] Dai     the bunt has to be a bit stronger,     so the third baseman has to run to get it. [08:41] Dai     Huh? [08:43] All     He missed?! [08:44] Tas     Kimura, get back! [08:46] Kim     Seriously?! [08:48] Ump     Safe! [08:49] Kim     That was close. [08:51] Fuj     See, I told you. It's too soon     to put Daigo in at second. [08:56] Fuj     He's got two strikes against him.      Just let him swing. [09:01] Fuj     What?! [09:02] Dai     Another bunt?! [09:04] Tas     If I was going to lose faith so easily,     I wouldn't have put him in the two hole. [09:08] Tas     I made my decision because      I believe Daigo's up for the task. [09:12] Tas     If my plan fails, I'll just have to     apologize to Daigo and the team. [09:19] Ump     Play! [09:26] Dai     Manager believes in me. [09:31] Dai     I'm not riding on Pop's coattails. [09:33] Dai     He's put me in the two hole because     he's seen how I've engaged with baseball. [09:38] Pit     Hey, now... [09:39] Pit     You didn't even touch the last one,     and you're bunting with one strike left? [09:50] Ump     Ball! [09:54] Tos     Yup. He's calmed down now. [09:57] Tos     That's it. [09:58] Tos     You've been tracking a lot of pitches     with your eyes and your body. [10:04] Tos     All you've done is swapped the mitt for a bat. [10:06] Tos     All these balls should     be child's play for you. [10:15] All     He did it! [10:18] Guy     Third! [10:18] Guy     Wait! Let it go! If it's a foul, he's out! [10:23] Dai     Huh? [10:29] Eag     It's a foul! [10:30] Ump     Fair! [10:31] Kim     All right! [10:33] Ump     It touched the base before     going out, so it's a fair ball! [10:35] Tas     All right! [10:36] Fuj     That was close. [10:37] Kis     Sweet! He made it to first, too! [10:38] Mat     No outs, runners on first and third! [10:40] Mut     Nice, Shigeno-kun! [10:43] Dai     Whew, what a relief. [10:44] Tos     He was living life on the edge,     but all in all, a nice bunt. [10:47] Kao     Oh, Satou-san! [10:49] Tos     Oh, hello. [10:51] Kao     You're here, too? [10:52] Tos     You've already missed     Daigo-kun's first at bat. [10:56] Tos     He's batting second today. [10:57] Kao     What? [10:58] Tos     His sacrifice bunt turned into     a regular hit, and he made it on base. [11:02] Kao     Really? Not bad, Daigo! [11:06] Ump     Play! [11:08] Ura     Hmph. A lucky hit and he starts fist-pumping? [11:12] Ura     Talk about "suck-ond" generation. [11:14] Ura     I'll show you what a first-generation     genius can do with a bat. [11:19] Dai     On the first pitch, there's no chance     for a squeeze or a hit-and-run. [11:22] Dai     The other team is geared up     to stop us getting any runners home. [11:33] Dai     Huh? [11:35] All     What?! [11:37] Fuj     What the hell is he doing?! [11:40] Dai     Oh, crap! [11:42] Kao     Oh, boy. [11:44] Tos     I didn't teach him to watch out     for pickoffs by lefty pitchers. [11:50] Dai     I have no choice but to make a run for second! [11:55] Dai     And back! [11:57] Dai     It's over! [11:58] Eag     Home! [11:59] Eag2     Back home! [12:02] Kim     I'm not going to make it. [12:06] Ump     Safe! [12:07] Mut     All right! [12:08] Mut     We took the lead! [12:09] Tas     Nice running, Kimura! [12:11] Dai     Kimura, nice running! [12:13] Fuj     What?! [12:16] Fuj     Why isn't that idiot on second base?! [12:18] Dai     "Idiot"? Huh? [12:21] Dai     Oh. [12:22] Kao     Sheesh, what's that kid doing? [12:24] Tos     Baserunning's all about experience. [12:27] Tos     The kid who made it home     has matches under his belt, [12:29] Tos     and made a good call. [12:30] Kao     But wasn't it quite a risky steal? [12:33] Tos     In junior baseball, the kids     make plenty of mistakes. [12:36] Tos     In general, risky plays are fine. [12:40] Ump     Play! [12:41] Dai     I'll stay closer to the base this time. [12:44] Ura     That moron. [12:45] Ura     He ruined my chance to bring a runner home. [12:49] Ura     Sticking that loser second in the order...     I bet Manager really was bribed! [12:57] Fuj     All right, good hit into center field. [12:58] Fuj     Nice! [13:00] Eag     Second! [13:07] Ump     Out! [13:09] Tas     Thrown out from center field? [13:14] Kao     No way. [13:15] Tos     Because of his mistake earlier,     he stood closer to his base. [13:19] Tos     And he didn't get a very good jump, either. [13:24] Ura     IQ, you know? It's about IQ. [13:26] Ura     Get it into your skull already.     You have no baseball IQ. [13:30] Ura     Just tell 'em you twisted your ankle [13:32] Ura     and sit out the rest of the game     on the bench, rich boy. [13:35] Ura     Before you cause even more     trouble for the team. [13:41] Ump     Play! [13:48] Mut     Shigeno-kun... [13:54] Ump     Out! [13:57] Ump     Out! [13:58] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [13:59] Fuj     Ah, man! A double play! [14:01] Mut     Aw. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [14:03] Kao     So we only scored one run in the end. [14:05] Kao     If only Daigo hadn't made a hash of it... [14:07] Tos     It's only the first inning. [14:09] Tos     There's still plenty of chances     for Daigo-kun to turn things around. [14:14] Mut     Let's go, defense! [14:16] Tas     Sakura! [14:17] Mut     Yes? [14:20] Dai     I've really done it now. [14:23] Dai     What am I doing? [14:26] Dai     The only thing I pulled off     was that sacrifice bunt. [14:29] Dai     I missed signs, got caught out by a pickoff     attempt, and got thrown out from center. [14:34] Dai     Maybe I really don't have any baseball IQ. [14:37] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [14:43] Dai     Of course. I'm being switched out. [14:47] Dai     Okay, I'll leave the rest to you. [14:49] Dai     Huh? Where are you going? [14:52] Dai     Your hat, your hat! [14:53] Dai     Manager asked if you were gonna     field wearing your helmet. [14:55] Dai     Oh! [14:56] Dai     I'm not being swapped out? [14:58] Mut     Swapped out? For me? [15:00] Mut     What are you talking about? [15:01] Mut     Of course not! It's only the first inning. [15:04] Dai     But, I mean, I screwed up so much... [15:07] Mut     What? You want to be swapped out? [15:09] Mut     I'll take your place. [15:10] Mut     I want to play, too. [15:16] Dai     N-No, I'll play. [15:20] Mut     Oh, yeah, message from Manager. [15:24] Mut     "Make as many mistakes as you like. [15:26] Mut     But if I see any halfhearted plays     because you're afraid of messing up, [15:29] Mut     you'll be out in a heartbeat," he says! [15:56] Dai     What's important is to not     dwell on your mistakes. [16:01] Ump     Play! [16:10] And     Right! [16:17] Dai     It's true. [16:19] Dai     I never had any baseball IQ. [16:25] Ump     Out! [16:29] Dai     All I need to do is go after the balls! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [16:45] Fuj     This is our chance! [16:46] Mut     Knock it out of the park, Shigeno-kun! [16:57] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [16:58] Ump     Change sides! [17:15] Ura     What do you want? [17:18] Dai     Sorry! Next time,     I'll definitely make it count! [17:21] Dai     Let's banish it from our minds.     I'm counting on you and your pitches! [17:29] Ura     What makes you think     you can say that to me? [17:31] Ura     Trash like you shouldn't be touching     my golden right shoulder. [17:38] Mut     Here you go. [17:40] Dai     Thanks. [17:46] Dai     I'm not gonna let every     little detail get me down. [17:48] Dai     I need to just focus on the next play. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [17:54] Ura     Well, I'm pitching a perfect game so far. [17:56] Ura     At this rate, against this team, [17:59] Ura     one run should be plenty! [18:03] Ump     Strike! Out! [18:05] Ump     Batter out! [18:08] Ump     Out! Change sides! [18:09] Fuj     Nice pitching, Urabe! [18:12] And     Don't you think you're overdoing it? [18:15] And     If you try to protect our     one-run lead at all costs, [18:18] And     you'll be exhausted by the later innings. [18:20] Ura     Nah, I'm only throwing at     70 per cent right now. [18:23] Ura     Anyway, let's go get some more runs. [18:27] Tas     Following Urabe's hit and Andy's double,     we had runners on second and third. [18:31] Tas     It was a great chance,     but now we're on two outs. [18:36] Fuj     Letting this kind of opportunity go begging     shifts the momentum to the other team. [18:40] Dai     Go, Matsubara! [18:42] Mut     Please hit it. [18:47] Ump     Out! [18:48] Ura     Damn it. No matter how well     Andy and I hit, the rest can't follow up. [18:52] Ura     Guess I can't bank on us     getting any more runs. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [18:56] Ura     So I've got no choice     but to protect our lead. [19:09] Fuj     Ack, they finally got a runner. [19:13] Kat     S-Sorry! My bad. [19:15] Ura     Damn it. I had a perfect game going. [19:18] Ura     Guess I can't get one with this defense. [19:20] Ura     At least I'm still throwing a no-hitter. [19:27] Ura     Sweet. That one's in the bag. [19:31] Nag     Got it! [19:32] Kis     Got it! [19:35] Tas     What?! [19:35] Fuj     Who says "got it" and lets it go?! [19:39] Eag     Yeah! Our first hit! [19:40] Eag     One out, runners on first and second! [19:41] Eag     This is our chance to catch up! [19:43] Ura     How did that turn into a hit? [19:45] Ura     The way he hit it, he's getting     caught out all day long! [19:52] Ump     Play! [19:53] Ura     Guess this game's going     the same way as all the rest. [19:59] Ump     Ball! [20:00] Ump     Ball! [20:02] Ump     Ball! [20:04] Ump     Ball! [20:05] Ump     Ball four! [20:06] Guy     Yes! Bases loaded! [20:11] Kao     Oh dear, that's bad. [20:13] Tos     They're in a tight spot. [20:16] And     Timeout, please. [20:17] And     Damn it! [20:19] And     Don't sweat it. Calm down, Urabe. [20:22] Ura     I know! [20:23] Ura     I know, but it's pissing me off     how bad our defense still is! [20:27] Ura     And there I was, pitching a perfect game! [20:31] And     Maybe you haven't improved     as much as you think, either. [20:34] Ura     What? [20:35] And     Up to now, you've always gone to pieces     when your teammates have made errors. [20:39] And     You want to continue the pattern     and lose again? [20:44] And     Remember why we joined     Mifune in the first place. [20:48] And     Blaming our teammates won't get us anywhere. [20:58] (Flashback) And     What? You're quitting the Touto Boys? [21:00] (Flashback) Ura     Yes. [21:01] (Flashback) And     But why, Tobecchi? [21:03] (Flashback) And     We promised each other     we'd always play baseball together. [21:07] (Flashback) Ura     I'm sorry, but it's not like     I'm quitting baseball altogether. [21:10] (Flashback) Ura     I'm joining my local team, the Dolphins. [21:12] (Flashback) And     Huh? Why? [21:13] (Flashback) And     The Dolphins are ultra weak right now. [21:16] (Flashback) And     If you play for them, you'll never     win and it'll suck big time. [21:21] (Flashback) Ura     I know that. [21:23] (Flashback) Ura     But I can't keep playing for the Touto Boys. [21:26] (Flashback) Ura     As long as he's there,     I'll never be the ace. [21:29] (Flashback) Ura     I want to join another team and defeat him. [21:33] (Flashback) And     Oh, so that's why. [21:36] (Flashback) And     Then, I'll come with you to the Dolphins. [21:38] (Flashback) Uraa     Huh? [21:41] And     We made a promise back then, didn't we? [21:44] And     That we'd always play baseball together. [21:58] Fuj     Fly ball, right field! [22:00] Guy     All right! A sacrifice fly! [22:02] Guy2     Amazing! That means we're even! [22:03] And     They got us. [22:05] And     Of course they'd send it out     to the guy with the weak arm. [22:07] Ura     Bastards! [22:08] Ura     This is why I was against     making that loser a regular! [22:13] Tos     Here it is. His time to shine. [22:15] Kao     Huh? [22:17] ---     Go! [22:19] Tos     Please watch how much he has grown. [24:00] Dai     The Dolphins are in the lead. [24:03] Dai     But up to now, it's essentially been only     Andy and Urabe who've done anything. [24:07] Dai     Seems like Urabe's getting tired,     so the defense needs to stay sharp! [24:12] Dai     Just watch. I'll show you the fruits     of my training with Satou-san! [24:17] Dai     Next time: "Now I've Done It!" SIGN    Now I've Done It! [24:20] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E11 - Now I've Done It! 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.) [00:03] Fuj     Fly ball, right field! [00:08] ---     Oota! When he has it, go! [00:11] And     They got us. [00:12] And     Of course they'd send it out     to the guy with the weak arm. [00:15] Ura     Bastards! [00:16] Ura     This is why I was against     making that loser a regular! [00:20] Tos     Here it is. His time to shine. [00:22] Kao     Huh? [00:24] Kid     Go! [00:27] Tos     Please watch how much he has grown. [00:32] Dai     Go! [00:38] Andy     Katsumoto, let it through! [02:27] Tos     That's far enough, Daigo-kun! [02:31] Dai     Yes, sir! SIGN    Now I've Done It! [02:32] Tos     All right... [02:33] Tos     Now, I want you to throw it as though     you're throwing it back to home. [02:37] Dai     Gotcha! [02:47] (Flashback) Tos     No, no, stop! [02:49] (Flashback) Tos     If you want to throw it back fast,     especially all the way to home, [02:53] (Flashback) Tos     you need to start with your stance     when catching the ball. [02:56] (Flashback) Dai     When I'm catching it? [02:58] (Flashback) Tos     Daigo-kun, try throwing me     a high fly ball from there. [03:02] (Flashback) Dai     O-Okay. [03:04] (Flashback) Tos     Watch my movements closely. [03:08] (Flashback) Tos     First, stand about two or three steps     behind where the ball's gonna drop. [03:12] (Flashback) Tos     Dash forward! [03:13] (Flashback) Tos     Run on to the ball, [03:14] (Flashback) Tos     and catch it down to your right,      so you can transition to throwing quicker. [03:18] (Flashback) Tos     Then, use your body's forward     momentum and throw! [03:23] (Flashback) Dai     I get it! [03:24] (Flashback) Dai     Running on to it will make up for my weak arm. [03:28] (Flashback) Tos     That's right. [03:29] (Flashback) Tos     Of course, there's also a trick     to throwing the ball. [03:31] (Flashback) Tos     Like I said before, [03:33] (Flashback) Tos     you'll almost never need to throw     super long balls in an actual game. [03:36] (Flashback) Tos     Same goes for practice.     You only do them to warm up. [03:40] (Flashback) Tos     Basically... [03:44] (Flashback) Tos     you want to throw the ball low and hard. [03:48] (Flashback) Tos     Don't worry about not     letting the ball bounce. [03:51] (Flashback) Tos     A bouncing ball will reach home     faster than one with a high arc. [03:55] (Flashback) Tos     There's also nothing wrong with using     a relay man to get it back home. [03:58] (Flashback) Dai     I don't have to worry about     not letting the ball bounce? [04:02] (Flashback) Tos     Exactly. [04:03] (Flashback) Tos     And your arm will get stronger if you keep     practicing throwing the ball low and hard. [04:08] (Flashback) Dai     I'll do it! I'll try my best! [04:12] (Flashback) Tos     There's not enough time before the game      to properly build up your arm. [04:18] (Flashback) Tos     However... [04:23] (Flashback) Tos     If you can throw the ball back     quickly and accurately, [04:26] (Flashback) Tos     securing an out should be achievable,     even if it is a bouncer. [04:29] (Flashback) Tos     There's also a special step used by     outfielders called the "crow hop." [04:39] (Flashback) Tos     Once you've got the ball in your glove,     leap forward and plant your left foot. [04:45] (Flashback) Tos     As you feel your weight shifting forward, [04:47] (Flashback) Tos     put all of that momentum     into your throwing arm, [04:50] (Flashback) Tos     even at the risk of falling flat on your face! [04:53] Dai     Go! [05:03] Ump     Out! [05:04] Ump     That's three outs. [05:05] Ump     Change sides! [05:07] Mut     He did it! [05:08] Mut     That was amazing, Shigeno-kun! [05:10] Tos     D-D-Daigo got him out?! [05:12] Kid     Nice one, Daigo! [05:14] Moto     Not bad, dude! [05:16] Andy     Wasn't expectin' that. [05:18] Andy     It bounced twice,     but he got the ball back to me. [05:20] Tos     He did it. [05:22] Tos     Daigo-kun got him out. [05:24] Tos     He threw the ball so hard, his cap fell off. [05:26] Tos     Just like his pop. [05:31] Mom     Daigo... [05:34] Mom     When he quit baseball, he did     nothing but play video games. [05:38] Mom     He always looked so miserable     when I forced him to play. [05:42] Mut     We did it! [05:43] Mom     But look at him now! [05:43] Tos     That play was awesome! [05:45] Dai     Yeah? [05:48] Mom     Thank you so much, Satou-san. [05:53] Mom     You've given that boy     confidence, and for that, [05:56] Mom     I thank you from the bottom of my heart. [05:58] Tos     I didn't do much.     I just taught him some techniques. [06:04] Tos     Making a play like that after     only a short amount of training [06:07] Tos     is testament to the effort he put in. [06:09] Tos     If he can keep up that attitude, he'll go far. [06:10] Mut     That was amazing, Shigeno-kun! [06:12] Mut     Is that what you've been practicing? SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [06:15] Ump     Foul! [06:17] Coa     Good try, Kimura. [06:18] Coa     Keep fighting! [06:24] Ump     Ball. [06:25] Ump     Ball four! [06:26] Fuj     All right! [06:28] Fuj     Our leadoff is on base! [06:30] Coa     We've got two innings left to play. [06:32] Coa     If we can get another run this inning,     we've got this in the bag! [06:36] Coa     We're counting on you, Daigo! [06:37] Ump     Play! [06:45] Dai     Ack! That went way too high. [06:48] Dai     Don't catch it! [06:54] Ump     Out! [06:55] Coa     Great! The sacrifice bunt was a success. [06:57] Fuj     That was close! [06:58] Fuj     It could've been an infield fly,     but luckily, Kimura judged it well. [07:03] Tas     Yeah. [07:04] Dai     I'm glad they didn't get the double play. [07:06] Ura     Nice bunt. [07:08] Dai     Huh? [07:10] Dai     Did he just compliment me? [07:13] Dai     Yeah, right. [07:16] Dai     He was probably just being sarcastic. [07:18] Ump     Play! [07:20] Coa     Go, Urabe! [07:22] Ura     If we can rack up three wins and     make it through to the quarters, [07:25] Ura     we might end up facing     my old team, the Touto Boys. [07:28] Ura     If I have to flatter my pathetic     teammates a bit to get there, so be it. [07:37] Ura     I cannot afford to lose! [07:42] Tas     Yeah! [07:44] Kid     Stop, stop! [07:48] Fuj     All right! One out,     runners on first and third. [07:52] Coa     Keep us rolling, Andy! [07:54] Ura     Come on, Andy. [07:56] Ura     To achieve our goals, [07:58] Ura     we can't waste time struggling     against a foe this weak! [08:17] Dai     W-Wow. He just casually     knocked it out of the park. [08:23] Ura     That's my partner, all right. [08:24] Ura     I can always count on you. [08:27] Coa     We're up by four to nothing! [08:28] Coa     Now, all we've got to do is hang on     to our lead for two more innings. [08:32] Fuj     Go finish this! [08:34] All     Yes, sir! [08:40] Kid     I can't be afraid of errors. [08:42] Kid     And I can't make the same     mistake as last time. [08:45] Kid     All right! [08:49] Dai     Nice one, Kishimoto! [08:57] Kim     It's all or nothing! [09:05] Ump     Out! [09:06] Kis     I did it! [09:07] Kids     Great job, Kimura! [09:10] Mom     They're doing really well! [09:11] Mom     They might just win this. [09:13] Tos     Their defense has improved, hasn't it? [09:16] Tos     And they're communicating more.     Nothing but good vibes. [09:23] Ump     Foul. [09:24] Tos     But... [09:24] Tos     The kid who's pitching is     starting to look tired. [09:27] Mom     Huh? [09:28] Tos     Guess he overexerted himself early on. [09:30] Tos     The other team could hardly     touch him at the start. [09:33] Tos     But since the last inning, he's not     been getting any swings and misses. [09:42] Coa     Right field! [09:46] Dai     Ah! I can't reach it! [09:49] Dai     Ack! [09:50] Ura     Wh-What?! [09:52] ---     Crap. [09:55] Mom     It turned into a triple! [10:01] Dai     M-My bad. [10:02] Mom     Sheesh, Daigo, what are you doing? [10:05] Tos     It wasn't really his fault. [10:08] Tos     They're ahead by four,     and there were no runners. [10:10] Tos     Going for it wasn't a bad call. [10:12] Tos     He was just unlucky. [10:17] Ura     Damn it. [10:18] Andy     I guess he's getting tired. [10:20] Andy     But we only need four more outs. [10:22] Andy     I don't care about this runner,     but we can't let anyone else get on base! [10:32] Kid     All right! [10:33] Kid1     We're about to claw back a run! [10:44] Ump     Out! [10:46] Kat     Yes! [10:48] Mat     Nice one, Daigo-kun! [10:52] Mom     Daigo, that was amazing! [10:53] Mom     A grounder to right field,     and he got him out! [10:56] Tos     What they did to him in the first inning     really wounded his pride. [11:05] (Flashback) Ump     Out! [11:07] Tos     Since then, he's been waiting     for an opportunity to get his revenge. [11:10] Guy     Daigo-kun, great job! [11:11] Andy     That kid's playing pretty well. [11:14] Andy     Looks like he saved our butts again. [11:16] Ura     Yeah. [11:17] Ura     He's a weird kid with zero consistency.     He swings from good to awful. [11:22] Ura     But one thing's for sure:      he's not riding Daddy's coattails. [11:35] Fuj     We're finally in the last inning. [11:38] Coa     And now, they've switched their pitcher. [11:40] Fuj     Switched from a lefty to a righty. [11:42] Fuj     Well, whatever. Doesn't look like     he's anything to worry about. [11:46] Tas     Yeah. [11:55] Fuj     Great. Our leadoff's     made it to first again. [11:58] Naga     Up to now, I'm the only batter     who hasn't done anything. [12:01] Naga     I need to get him to second     on this first pitch. [12:04] Naga     I mean, even Daigo managed to do it. [12:13] Ump     Out. [12:16] Kid     Don't sweat it, Nagai. [12:18] Nag     Thanks. [12:23] Mom     Yes! [12:25] Fuj     One out, runners on first and second. [12:27] Fuj     This is our chance! [12:28] Fuj     Keep us running, Kimura! [12:35] Ump     Ball. [12:37] Ump     Ball. [12:38] Ump     Ball. [12:39] Coa     All right, three balls! [12:41] Tos     Keep your eyes on the ball, Kimura. [12:43] Tos     This pitcher's all over the place. [12:47] Dai     Looks like I'm going to get a chance, too. [12:50] Dai     If all he can throw is lazy 90 kmph pitches, [12:54] Dai     I've got an opportunity to be a hero. [13:01] Ump     Out! [13:03] Coa     Th-That was unlucky. [13:05] Mut     Aw, man, that was a great chance, too. [13:08] Fuj     All of a sudden, it's three outs. [13:10] Coa     It's okay. [13:11] Coa     Let's move on. [13:14] Coa     This is our last turn to defend! [13:15] Coa     This is our chance to grab     our first win of the tournament. [13:18] Coa     Let's lock this down! [13:19] Kids     Yes, sir! [13:21] Coa     Urabe, are you getting too tired to pitch? [13:24] Coa     We've got a lead, so we can     swap in Matsubara if we need to. [13:28] Ura     What? [13:29] Ura     What kind of ace doesn't go     for a complete game shutout? [13:33] Ura     Besides, if Matsubara was pitching,     the anxiety would drain me even more. [13:40] Dai     Urabe does look a bit worn out, yeah. [13:43] Dai     But we've got a four-run lead,     so I think we'll be okay. [13:51] Ump     Ball! [13:52] Ump     Ball four! [14:04] Ump     Out! [14:05] ---     Ph-Phew. [14:19] Ump     Ball! [14:20] Ump     Ball four! [14:23] Fuj     Crap, the bases are loaded. [14:36] Ump     Ball. [14:37] Ump     Ball four! [14:39] Kids     Sweet! He walked a runner home! [14:41] Kids     We clawed back a run! [14:42] Kids     This game isn't over yet! [14:45] Tos     Hey, Tashiro! Urabe's on the ropes here! [14:49] Tos     Can't you put in Matsubara? [14:51] Coa     Matsubara's pitching won't      get us out of this situation. [14:53] Coa     And it'd be too much pressure     for him if we threw him on now. [14:59] Andy     You're a mess. [15:01] Andy     Do you really think     you can beat Touto Boys like this? [15:07] Ura     Shut up! [15:09] Andy     Oh well. Plenty of time to learn how     to pace yourself after we've won. [15:14] Andy     Bottom line, we had a four-run     lead coming into the seventh. [15:17] Andy     There's no way we can let this game slip. [15:21] Andy     If you can't get the next batter out,     we're playing our trump card. [15:24] Andy     Got it? [15:26] Andy     Now's not the time for acting cool. [15:28] Ura     A-All right. [15:31] Ump     Play! [15:33] Ura     Our trump card, huh? [15:35] Ura     You've got to be kidding me. [15:37] Ura     Anything but that! [15:41] Ump     Strike! [15:46] Ump     Strike two! [15:48] Mom     Wow. Looks like he's back in the game! [15:51] Tos     Yeah, he's suddenly pitching a lot better. [15:55] Andy     Urabe, do you really hate     our trump card that much? [16:02] Mut     Yes, two outs! [16:04] Coa     Just one more left! [16:06] Fuj     What's going on? [16:07] Fuj     Andy has a word with him,     and he's back to normal? [16:09] Fuj     What in the world did Andy say to him? [16:13] Andy     I shouldn't have hit that three-run homer. [16:16] Andy     Urabe lacks not only stamina, but also     focus when he's pitching with a big lead. [16:22] Andy     I just hope we can get through this     without playing our trump card. [16:26] Kids     Fukui, please get us a run! [16:30] Dai     We just need one more out. [16:39] Ura     Crap! [16:42] Dai     It's not over yet. [16:49] Dai     If we stop him at first, the game's over. [17:00] Kids     All right! [17:16] Ump     Safe! [17:18] Kids     We tied the game in the final inning! [17:24] Fuj     Tell me that didn't just happen, Daigo... [17:34] Dai     What the... [17:36] Dai     What... did I just do? [17:40] Mom     D-Daigo... [17:42] Tos     He was aiming for another out at first base. [17:45] Tos     But it looks like he took his eye     off the ball at the last second. [17:50] Tos     It's good that he's being aggressive, [17:52] Tos     but when the bases are loaded     and you have a three-run lead, [17:55] Tos     that's the kind of mistake     you simply can't afford. [17:58] Tos     After all, there's no cover for an outfielder. [18:03] Coa2     All right, let's get our runner on third     home and wrap this game up! [18:07] Coa     Time out! [18:10] Coa     I didn't think this would happen,     but it looks like we're tied. [18:14] Coa     Just shake it off and focus! [18:16] Coa     As long as we prevent a walk-off,     we'll still have plenty of chances to win! [18:22] Coa     U-Urabe? [18:23] Andy     Manager, I think it's time     you switched out the pitcher. [18:27] Andy     Urabe's head has gone. [18:30] Coa     Switch in Matsubara, huh? [18:32] Andy     Matsubara can't handle     such a high-pressure situation. [18:36] Andy     I'm really sorry, Manager. [18:38] Andy     I was going to let you in on it     after we'd won our first game. [18:42] Andy     I'll pitch. [18:44] Coa     Excuse me? [18:46] Andy     The two of us have been      practicing in secret. [18:49] Andy     In junior baseball, a player is only allowed     to pitch a total of seven innings per game. [18:53] Andy     So with Urabe alone, we can't win     our way through the tournament. [18:57] Coa     Well, it's true that Urabe can't     pitch anymore after this inning. [19:02] Andy     I think we've got no choice     but to let me pitch. [19:08] Andy     Hey, Urabe. [19:09] Andy     You're no longer pitching, so put on the mask. [19:12] Andy     I won't let them get a walk-off. [19:16] Ura     Why are you getting all serious, An-chan? [19:19] Ura     Who even cares about this game anymore? [19:22] Ura     Look at where our useless defense got us     after everything I did. [19:27] Ura     This whole thing is a joke. [19:29] Ura     Me and you defeating the Touto Boys     all by ourselves is imposs— [19:32] Andy     Shut up and catch! [19:34] Andy     The game isn't over yet. [19:55] Ump     Strike! Out! [19:57] Fuj     Whoa, nice pitch! [20:00] Coa     We managed to prevent the walk-off. [20:02] Coa     And Andy's actually not that bad. [20:05] Fuj     Yeah. He doesn't throw like a pitcher,     but he has better control than Urabe. [20:12] Mut     Shigeno-kun. [20:19] Dai     I-I'm really sorry, Manager. [20:24] Dai     I made a mistake we can't recover from. [20:28] Dai     I'm supposed to bat first in the 10th,     but please, send in a pinch hitter. [20:36] Coa     Sorry, I didn't catch that. [20:38] Coa     What did you say? [20:39] Fuj     You heard him just fine.     He asked you to send in a pinch— [20:42] Coa     I said, I didn't hear him! [20:44] Coa     Listen up, Daigo! [20:45] Coa     I told you I'd swap you out     if I saw any halfhearted plays! [20:49] Coa     Your mistake just now wasn't even close,     so there's no reason to swap you out! [20:53] Dai     B-But... [20:55] Coa     Just go! [20:56] Coa     The game isn't over yet! [20:58] Coa     Your mistake isn't one     we can't recover from just yet! [21:01] Coa     So go out there and     start the recovery process! [21:12] Fuj     Tashiro... [21:13] Coa     I know. [21:15] Coa     I get that a kid can't get over     a mistake like that so easily. [21:20] Coa     But if I sub him out now      and we end up losing, [21:24] Coa     that might be the last time     we see Daigo in a baseball field. [21:30] Ump     Play! [21:31] Dai     No. [21:33] Dai     I can't do this! [21:35] Dai     We just needed one more out. [21:38] Dai     But my error ruined everything. [21:42] Dai     How am I supposed to make up for that? [21:46] Dai     I'll never get over something like that! [21:54] Ump     Strike! [21:58] Hik     What are you swinging at, Daigo-kun? [22:03] Hik     Don't fall apart just because your     error allowed them to score. [22:07] Hik     We'll never be able to form a battery [22:09] Hik     if you have the mental fortitude     of a block of tofu, Daigo-kun. [22:13] Dai     H-Hikaru? [24:00] Dai     I don't believe this. [24:01] Dai     What's Hikaru doing here? [24:04] Dai     Did he come all the way     from Gunma for this game? [24:07] Dai     Damn it. [24:08] Dai     This isn't the time     to feel sorry for myself! [24:10] Dai     Listen, Hikaru. [24:11] Dai     I know you didn't just come here to watch. [24:14] Dai     If you do go up on that mound, I'll... SIGN    Battery Debut! [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Battery Debut!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E12 - Battery Debut! 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.) [00:05] Ura     Crap! [00:10] Dai     It's not over. [00:12] Dai     If we stop him at first, the game's over. [00:21] Kids     All right! [00:29] Dai     What the... [00:31] Dai     What... did I just do? [00:36] Ump     Play! [00:38] Dai     No. [00:39] Dai     I can't do this! [00:41] Dai     I'll never get over something like that! [00:50] Ump     Strike! [00:54] Hik     What are you swinging at, Daigo-kun? [00:59] Hik     Don't fall apart just because your     error allowed them to score. [01:03] Hik     We'll never be able to form a battery [01:05] Hik     if you have the mental fortitude     of a block of tofu, Daigo-kun. [01:09] Dai     H-Hikaru? [02:45] Dai     H-Hikaru?! SIGN    Battery Debut! [02:48] Ump     Come on, get back in the batter's box. [02:50] Dai     Oh, uh, sorry. [02:57] Dai     Why in the world... is Hikaru here? [03:04] Ump     Ball! [03:05] Hik     That's it. [03:06] Hik     Good job! [03:07] Hik     Keep your eye on the ball.     It's not that fast! [03:10] Coa     That guy's so noisy. Who is he? [03:12] Mut     Oh! It's Hikaru-kun! [03:15] Fuj     Huh? [03:16] Coa     What? [03:17] Coa     Satou's here? [03:19] Mom     Did you hear that? [03:21] Mom     They just said Hikaru-kun was here. [03:23] Dad     Yeah, looks like it. [03:27] Dad     So you came to cheer him on after all, Hikaru. [03:35] Ump     Strike two! SIGN    Mifune Batting     Center SIGN    Speed SIGN    For both batting positions [03:40] Sign     Right-handed     pitcher SIGN    Home     run [03:45] (Flashback) Dad     Okay. [03:46] (Flashback) Dad     Looks like you're used to hitting     100 kmph pitches now. [03:49] (Flashback) Dad     Let's try this one next. SIGN    Speed SIGN    For both batting positions [03:51] Sign     Right-handed     pitcher [03:51] (Flashback) Dai     Wait, why are we moving to slower balls? [03:55] (Flashback) Dad     Stop flapping your gums and get in there. [03:58] (Flashback) Dai     Uh, yes, sir. [04:02] (Flashback) Dai     H-Huh? [04:03] (Flashback) Dad     It's actually harder to hit a changeup     than it is to hit a 100 kmph fastball. [04:09] (Flashback) Dad     For one thing, it arcs,     so your contact point is smaller. [04:12] (Flashback) Dad     If you get impatient and lean into it,     your swing won't be as smooth. [04:19] (Flashback) Dad     The changeup is a very basic pitch     and one you won't hit very far [04:23] (Flashback) Dad     unless you've got your batting down. [04:26] Dai     Gotta be able to swing... [04:29] Dai     ...at any kind of pitch. [04:43] Kids     He did it! [04:50] Mut     He's rounded first base! [04:51] Coa     H-Hey, isn't that a bit risky?! [04:58] Ump     Safe! [05:00] Guy     That was a close one! [05:01] Mut     Nice running, Shigeno-kun! [05:06] Hik     Nice batting. [05:16] Ump     Out! [05:17] Mom     One out, a runner on third. [05:19] Dad     Daigo-kun's demeanor has changed. [05:21] Mom     Huh? [05:22] Dad     That error was really weighing on     his mind, but when he saw Hikaru, [05:26] Dad     he refocused on the task at hand. [05:30] Dai     Hikaru came all the way     here to cheer me on. [05:36] (Flashback) Hik     There's nothing wrong with     a little embarrassment. [05:39] (Flashback) Hik     But it's definitely wrong to let potential     embarrassment get in the way of curiosity. [05:45] (Flashback) Hik     Some day, for sure,     we're going to be an invincible battery! [05:50] Dai     Hikaru's the one who got     me back into baseball... [05:57] Dai     It's time to show him what I can do now! [06:01] Ump     Safe! [06:03] Dai     All right! [06:06] Mut     Yes! [06:07] Fuj     Five runs to four! [06:08] Coa     We've taken the lead! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [06:15] Ura     All right, this time,     we're gonna stay in front! [06:18] All     Yes! [06:19] Dai     Three more outs and the game is ours! [06:22] All     Yeah! [06:24] Dad     Hikaru. [06:25] Hik     Papa. [06:27] Dad     Were you worried about him? [06:29] Hik     Yeah. [06:31] Hik     I was actually planning     on getting here earlier, [06:34] Hik     but I showed up late on purpose     to avoid being put on the bench. [06:38] Dad     I see. [06:40] Ump     Play! [06:49] Ump     Strike! [06:50] Dai     Please, Andy... [06:52] Dai     Lock it down and end the game here. [07:01] Dai     Catcher! [07:05] Ura     Fair! [07:06] Andy     Don't get flustered, Urabe! [07:08] Andy     You can still make it! [07:14] Guy     Stop, stop! [07:16] Dai     Phew. [07:18] And     C'mon, man, what was that all about? [07:20] Ura     My mask slipped. [07:22] And     What? [07:23] And     When getting the ball,     you take off the mask! [07:25] And     That's an ironclad rule! [07:26] Ura     Y-Yeah, so it is... [07:30] Coa     I guess this setup's still new to them. [07:32] Guy     Urabe's not used to     fielding as a catcher yet. [07:36] Hik     No outs, a runner on first. [07:38] Dad     This win won't come easy, that's for sure. [07:43] Andy     Damn. I won't let him get to second. [07:51] Andy     Yes. I can make it! [08:01] Ura     Andy! [08:04] Ump     Time out! [08:09] Ump     Unfortunately, it looks like     you've hurt your calf muscle. [08:12] Ump     You must've pulled it when you pivoted. [08:17] Ump     It needs icing, and he needs to     go to the hospital right away. [08:20] Ump     Please put in a relief pitcher. [08:22] Ura     A relief pitcher? [08:24] Mut     You say that, but... [08:26] Fuj     I'll take Andy to the hospital. [08:29] Coach     O-Okay. [08:30] Andy     I'm sorry. [08:32] Andy     Good luck. [08:33] Fuj     You're heavy. [08:34] Andy     Sorry. [08:35] Coa     We've got no choice. [08:36] Coa     You'll have to pitch, Matsubara. [08:38] Mat     Y-Yes, sir. [08:51] Dad     This is really bad. He has to pitch with     no outs and runners on first and second? [08:58] Dad     Hikaru. [09:01] Dad     If they let you pitch, would you want to? [09:07] Ump     Play! [09:13] Ump     Ball! [09:14] Ura     This won't work. He's a chicken. [09:17] Ura     He hasn't gotten a single strike     since he started warming up. [09:22] Ump     Ball two. [09:25] Ump     Ball three. [09:36] Coa     I knew it. Matsubara can't     handle the pressure. [09:39] Dad     Tashiro-san. [09:42] Ump     Ball! [09:43] Ump     Ball four! [09:45] Kids     Yes! [09:46] ---     Bases loaded with no outs! [09:51] Ura     It's over. [09:53] Dai     Damn it. [09:54] Dai     We're gonna lose all because of my error. [09:58] Coa     Time out! [09:59] Coa     We're switching pitchers! [10:05] Coa     Number 15, [10:07] Coa     Satou Hikaru. [10:13] Dai     H-Hikaru's pitching? [10:28] Ura     Wh-What the hell?! [10:35] Dai     Hikaru's allowed to play? [10:38] Dad     I asked the manager to name you     on the bench for this game. [10:43] Dad     It's not breaking any     tournament rules, either. [10:46] Dad     Go tear it up out there! [10:49] Hik     Good job! [10:51] Hik     Don't worry. [10:52] Hik     You can leave everything to me. [10:54] Dai     B-But you're... [10:56] Ura     Hey, what's going on here? [10:58] Ura     You quit the team, so how come     you're allowed to play? [11:02] Hik     Apparently, you can play if you're on the     team roster before the tournament begins. [11:06] Hik     I might've moved away,     but I'm still officially a Dolphins' player. [11:10] Ura     Wh-What? [11:12] Hik     Well, I didn't show up thinking I'd be playing, [11:14] Hik     but the team's in a tight spot,     so I figured, what the hell. [11:17] Ura     Easy for you to say! [11:20] Ura     We're only one run ahead,     with no outs and bases loaded. [11:22] Ura     If they get one more hit, it's over! [11:25] Ura     And what's more, you have zero control! [11:27] Ura     I won't let you just waltz in here     with your "hero of the hour" spiel, [11:30] Ura     only for you to lose the game for us! [11:36] Coa     Urabe. [11:38] Coa     I gave him the go-ahead. [11:40] Coa     We don't have any other usable pitchers. [11:43] Coa     All we can do is put our faith     in Satou and let him pitch. [11:47] Mat     O-Okay, here you go. [11:49] Mat     To tell you the truth,     I'm about to throw up. [11:52] Hik     Okay. [11:55] Ura     Damn it! [11:57] Ura     My junior baseball career's going to end     with this farce of a game? [12:04] Dai     Hikaru. [12:12] (Flashback) ---     Hikaru. [12:15] (Flashback) Dai     If they let you pitch, would you want to? [12:20] (Flashback) Hik     N-No. [12:22] (Flashback) Hik     I couldn't just walk on the field     and butt in on their tournament. [12:25] (Flashback) Hik     I'm not a part of the team anymore. [12:28] (Flashback) Hik     It'd make everyone mad. [12:31] (Flashback) Dad     Fine. [12:32] (Flashback) Dad     Then, all you have to do is     dig them out of this hole. [12:37] (Flashback) Dad     If you help them now,     they'll accept you as a teammate again. [12:43] (Flashback) Dad     Be honest. You've been itching     to get up on that mound. [12:46] (Flashback) Dad     You even have your glove     in your backpack, didn't you? [12:50] (Flashback) Dad     I learned that you'd been practicing     even after the move back then. [12:55] (Flashback) Dad     When we met up in Gunma     and I caught one of your pitches, [12:59] (Flashback) Dad     that's when I knew for sure. [13:03] (Flashback) Dad     With that kind of pitch, I'm sure you'll     live up to everyone's expectations! [13:14] Ura     Ouch! [13:20] Mut     Wow! [13:22] Hik     My control's gotten better,     wouldn't you say, Manager? [13:26] Coa     Y-Yeah... [13:28] Coa     His form and control have improved,     and his pitches are even faster than before. [13:33] Hik     You okay, Tobe-kun? [13:35] Hik     Keep your eye on the ball. [13:38] Ura     Shut up! [13:39] Ura     And my name's Urabe! [13:42] Ura     Tch. I was so busy being pissed off,     I forgot to pay attention to the pitch. [13:56] Dai     Hikaru. [13:59] Dai     That guy... [14:01] Ura     Are you freakin' serious? [14:03] Ura     That ball was so fast,     I couldn't even see it! [14:07] Hik     Come on! You're meant to catch it! [14:10] Ura     I can't do it! [14:15] Coa     H-Hey! [14:16] Coa     Stop joking around! We don't have     anyone else who can play catcher! [14:22] Hik     Manager. [14:23] Coa     Huh? [14:25] Coa     What is it, Daigo? [14:27] Dai     Uh, do you want me to play catcher? [14:31] Coa     What? [14:32] Dai     I mean, I want to catch. [14:34] Dai     Please let me take his place. [14:41] Mut     Those two as a battery... [14:45] Coa     We're switching catchers. [14:47] Coa     Number 13, Shigeno Daigo. [14:51] Mom     Daigo. [15:09] Dai     We didn't exchange any words. [15:12] Dai     I wanted to say something,     but it was too awkward. [15:20] Dai     Hikaru probably felt the same way. [15:28] Dai     But that was enough. [15:35] Coa     What's going on? [15:36] Coa     Daigo's catching those monster pitches     without even batting an eyelid. [15:40] Mut     Shigeno-kun's been practicing     his catching for a long time now, [15:44] Mut     all so he can catch Hikaru's pitches. [15:46] Coa     I didn't know that. [15:49] Dad     I didn't think he'd straight up volunteer to     put himself in the firing line now, though. [15:54] Dad     This is a pretty intense situation     for the debut of your battery. [15:59] Dad     No outs, bases loaded. [16:01] Dad     If they make just one mistake,     the game is tied. [16:05] Ump     Play! [16:08] Hik     I've waited forever for this moment... [16:12] (Flashback) Hik     See ya, Daigo-kun! [16:15] (Flashback) Dai     Hey! [16:18] (Flashback) Dai     Tomorrow's practice session     will be our battery debut! [16:22] Hik     The moment when Daigo-kun     catches my all-out pitches! [16:32] Ump     Strike! [16:34] ---     Nice throw! [16:36] Tas     Time out! [16:41] Coa     You can't use such a big windup     in this situation. [16:43] Coa     The bases are loaded. [16:44] Coa     If you're not careful,     the runner on third will steal home! [16:48] Coa     Just pitch from the set. [16:50] Hik     Ah, but... [16:53] Hik     What's the "set"? [16:55] Hik     Like when ramen comes     with fried rice, you mean? [16:59] Coa     You cannot be serious! [17:01] Dai     Hikaru, he's talking about the set position! [17:04] Hik     Oh... Oh! The set position! [17:07] Hik     I know what that is.     I read about it in a book. [17:10] Coa     You sure you're gonna be okay?! [17:12] Hik     Yeah! [17:13] Hik     Pitch from the set, right? [17:15] Hik     Gotcha. [17:17] Hik     Roger! [17:19] Coa     Anyway, I'm counting on you. [17:23] Dai     Have you ever practiced     pitching from the set position? [17:26] Dai     If you get it wrong, they'll call a balk     and the runner will score. [17:30] Hik     It's fine, it's fine! [17:32] Hik     I mean, I don't have a choice, right? [17:36] Ump     Play! [17:37] Dai     Read it in a book, he says... [17:39] Dai     Is he going to manage this? [17:42] Hik     So I think you've got to put your foot     sideways against the plate. [17:47] Hik     You then put both hands up in front of you, [17:49] Hik     and stand still for two or three seconds. [17:53] Hik     Yeah, I think that covers it. [18:00] Ump     Ball! [18:03] Dad     Well, it looks like he's     at least avoided the balk. [18:05] Coa     Yeah. [18:11] Ump     Ball two! [18:13] Dad     But it obviously doesn't come naturally,     and his speed and accuracy have dropped. [18:18] Mut     Oh, no. [18:20] Dai     This is bad. [18:21] Dai     He's not used to pitching from the set. [18:25] Dai     But he can't go back to the windup, either. [18:37] Dai     It's over. [18:39] Kid     Catcher! [18:45] Tas     We got lucky with that bounce. [18:47] Dad     It bounced because     the juniors use a softer ball. [18:49] Dad     But I don't think we can     rely on that happening again. [18:52] Hik     I'm really sorry! [18:54] Ura     Hey! [18:55] Ura     Satou, your control's as bad     as it always was! [18:58] Ura     That's three balls now! [19:00] Ura     Throw a strike already! [19:05] Coa     We can't take any more timeouts, either. [19:08] Mut     At this rate, we'll walk a runner home. [19:11] Dad     We didn't anticipate that he hadn't     practiced pitching from the set. [19:16] Dai     Hikaru, return to your     normal style of pitching! [19:19] Dai     Just do it a bit quicker! [19:22] Dai     Go back to the windup! [19:25] Mut     Daigo-kun, are you serious? [19:28] Coa     What if they steal home? [19:30] Dad     No. [19:31] Dad     Even on a windup, [19:33] Dad     stealing home would require     some serious guts. [19:37] Dad     No outs, bases loaded. [19:39] Dad     The other team won't want to let     this chance slip away from them. [19:44] Dad     Given that he couldn't throw     strikes from the set, [19:47] Dad     Daigo-kun's probably made the right call. [19:55] Ump     Strike! [19:57] Coa     Yes! [19:59] Mut     Three-two. [20:00] Mut     Full count! [20:04] Ump     Strike! Out! [20:06] Mut     He did it! A strikeout! [20:08] Dai     Okay! One out! [20:11] Dad     One out, bases loaded. [20:13] Dad     In this situation, they might     actually go for the steal. [20:17] Coa     Yeah, but countering it     probably isn't possible, [20:20] Coa     because they're such an      inexperienced battery. [20:23] Coa     Instead of making them worry     by firing information at them, [20:27] Coa     we have to hope that Hikaru's monster     pitches will make any squeeze attempt fail. [20:31] Ura     It's a squeeze! [20:33] Hik     What? [20:37] Hik     Oh, crap! [20:39] Dad     A wild pitch! [20:43] (Flashback) Mom     Don't close your eyes. [20:45] (Flashback) Mom     Keep your eye on the ball. [20:49] (Flashback) Dad     Don't be scared of it! [20:50] (Flashback) Dad     A catcher uses his body to stop the ball! [20:57] Mut     He stopped it! [20:59] Kid     Move! [21:11] Ump     Out! [21:14] Coa     All right! [21:15] Mut     Yes! [21:18] Mom     Daigo! [21:20] Ura     Good one, Shigeno! [21:22] Hik     Is your hand okay, Daigo-kun? [21:25] Dai     It's totally fine. [21:27] Dai     We just need one more out. [21:30] Dad     I wasn't expecting that. [21:32] Dad     That play was courageous, especially     as it's his first time wearing the mask. [21:36] Kids     Two outs! [21:38] Kids     Let's finish this! [21:39] Dad     He might have the most     important thing a catcher needs. [21:50] Ump     Strike! [21:52] Ump     Strike! Out! [21:54] Ump     That's game! [22:03] Hik     We won. [22:05] Dai     Hikaru! [22:07] Hik     We were able to win because of Daigo-kun! [22:17] Hik     And now, I finally feel like     I'm part of the Dolphins! [22:22] Coa     Finally... finally... SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [22:25] All     Thank you for the game! [24:00] Dai     Yes! [24:01] Dai     We made it past the first round! [24:03] Dai     Hikaru and I made our battery debut, too! [24:06] Dai     We can't rest on our laurels, though. [24:09] Dai     We've got so much work to do before     next week's second-round matchup. [24:13] Dai     Which reminds me... Sakura's spent     the whole time sitting on the bench. [24:17] Dai     Is that really okay? SIGN    Mutsuko's Melancholy [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Mutsuko's Melancholy." [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E13 - Mutsuko's Melancholy 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.) [00:01] Ump     Strike! Out! [00:02] Ump     That's game! [00:05] Hik     We won. [00:07] Dai     Hikaru! [00:10] Hik     We were able to win because of Daigo-kun! [00:13] Hik     And now, I finally feel like     I'm part of the Dolphins! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Tanikawa [00:17] All     Thank you for the game! [01:56] Coa     You all did a fine job. SIGN    Mutsuko's Melancholy [01:58] Coa     We were hanging on by a thread at the end, [02:00] Coa     but Satou and Shigeno     really came through for us. [02:03] Coa     Thank you. [02:05] Coa     Looking back, getting here has been     a long and arduous journey for the Dolphins. [02:10] Coa     I became this team's coach      two years ago—no, three... [02:14] Coa     And now, finally... [02:17] Coa     I'm just so happy we finally      made it past the first round! [02:23] Hik     Huh? [02:24] Dai     Is he seriously crying? [02:26] Ura     More importantly, Manager, how's Andy doing? [02:31] Coa     O-Oh, yeah. Fujii called me     from the hospital earlier. [02:36] Coa     Thankfully, it looks like     it was only a light tear. [02:39] Coa     But it means he'll be out for ten days. [02:42] Dai     Ten days? [02:44] Coa     Unfortunately, Andy won't be able to     wear the mask in next week's game. [02:49] Coa     So Daigo will be our catcher for it. [02:53] Dai     Yes, sir! [02:54] Girl     Hey, Hikaru-kun, you're coming     next week, too, right? [02:58] Hik     Huh? Uh, well, if it's all right     with everyone else... [03:02] Kid     What? Of course it is. [03:05] Kid2     With two aces on our team, Urabe and you,     we might actually win our second game, too! [03:10] Kid2     Right, Urabe? [03:11] Ura     Totally. [03:13] Ura     You have to come. [03:15] Ura     If we get past the second round,     the third round's played on the same day. [03:18] Ura     Which means we'll need another pitcher. [03:21] Ura     However! [03:23] Ura     Make sure you're prepped next time! [03:25] Ura     The set position, pickoffs, base covering,     and dealing with bunts. [03:29] Ura     There are so many pitching basics     that you're utterly clueless about! [03:33] Ura     Today, by some miracle, it all worked out,     but baseball's not always so forgiving. [03:37] Ura     Got that?! [03:38] Hik     Yup! [03:42] Coa     So, let's all go wolf down some     barbecue to celebrate our first win! [03:47] Kids     All right! [03:49] Kids     I'm starving. [03:50] Kids     Barbecue, barbecue! [03:53] Dai     Uh, Manager? [03:55] Coa     Yeah? [03:56] Dai     The two of us have something we need to do,     so do you mind if we skip? [04:00] Mut     What? [04:00] Mut     The two MVPs aren't joining us? [04:03] Hik     Sorry. [04:04] Hik     There's just something     we really want to go do. [04:07] Coa     I see. [04:08] Ura     Oh, Manager? [04:11] Ura     I'm off, too. [04:12] Tas     What? You're going, too, Urabe? [04:15] Kid     Man, what a downer. [04:20] Coa     Well, it is what it is. [04:22] Coa     Just be there for the pre-game     practice on Saturday. [04:25] Coa     Good job today! [04:35] Mom     What's going on? [04:36] Mom     You're not going with them to have barbecue? [04:39] Dai     Yeah, we were thinking     we could practice nearby for a bit. [04:43] Dai     Today's game highlighted a lot     of things we still have to work on. [04:46] Hik     I asked him if we could. [04:49] Mom     Oh. [04:50] Mom     Okay, I'll go grab you guys     a couple of boxed lunches. [04:53] Mom     You can't do anything on an empty stomach. [04:56] Dai     Yeah, that'd be great. [05:00] Dad     Hikaru, want me to help you guys practice? [05:04] Dad     I'm on commentary duty for     tonight's game, but I'm free until two. [05:09] Hik     Oh, we'll be fine with just the two of us. [05:13] Hik     But thank you, Papa. [05:17] Dad     All right, then. [05:18] Dad     Make sure you head home      before it gets too late. [05:20] Dad     Gunma's quite a distance. [05:22] Hik     Right. [05:23] Dai     Let's go, Hikaru. [05:26] Hik     See you. [05:27] Tos     Yeah. [05:32] Tos     I get it. Both of you have now     tasted the joy of victory. [05:37] Tos     Looks like you don't have to worry     about Shigeno Jr. anymore, Goro-kun. [05:43] Tos     Just like you and I did back then, [05:46] Tos     the two of them have started     chasing that white ball. SIGN    BBQ Taiheitei [06:00] Kid     I only managed a single hit today. [06:02] Kid2     I didn't do great, either. [06:05] Kid3     The outfielders didn't     make any mistakes. [06:07] Kid3     Maybe that practice game we had paid off. [06:09] Kid4     Sticking around for three years     paid off, too, didn't it? [06:12] Kid4     Let's keep it up and     win in the second round, too! [06:14] Kid3     Nagai, what are you "keeping up" exactly? [06:17] Kid3     You haven't managed a hit     since before the practice game. [06:20] Kid4     It's all good. I'll just get one next time. [06:25] Mut     Three years, huh? [06:28] Mut     Must be nice. I don't have anywhere     near that kind of experience. [06:32] Mut     Daigo-kun and Hikaru-kun     both got to play today, [06:37] Mut     but I've been sat on the bench this whole time. [06:42] Wait     Welcome. [06:44] Mom     Hello. [06:45] Dad     Sorry we're late. [06:47] Mom     Mind if I sit here? [06:51] Mut     They're practicing right now, aren't they? [06:55] Mom     Yes. [06:55] Mom     I saw you giving it your all, too,      cheering the team on the entire time. [07:00] Mut     Oh, uh, yeah... [07:01] Mut     But it was everyone else     who got us the victory. [07:07] Mom     Must have been kinda boring sitting     on the sidelines the whole game, huh? [07:11] Mut     Oh, n-no, it wasn't. Just cheering     everyone on was a lot of fun for me. [07:16] Mom     I used to play for the Dolphins, too.     A long time ago. [07:19] Mut     Really? [07:20] Mom     I even played catcher for     Daigo's father, Shigeno Goro. [07:24] Mut     Seriously?! [07:26] Mom     I just know that, through hard work and     dedication, a girl can get her chance, too. [07:30] Mom     Just keep doing what you're doing,     and you'll be put in a game, for sure. [07:34] Mut     Yes, ma'am! [07:36] Mom     Oh, look. The meat's done. [07:38] Mom     Quick, grab it! [07:39] Mut     Ah, okay! [07:48] Dai     Okay! [07:50] Dai     If you can pitch from the stretch like that,     you can prevent stolen bases. [07:54] Hik     Yeah, I'm starting to get the hang of it. [07:57] Dai     We've just got to work out our signs     and how to deal with bunts. [08:00] Dai     But let's take a breather. [08:12] Dai     Oh, yeah, this place... [08:13] Hik     Huh? [08:15] Dai     We haven't been here since then. [08:21] (Flashback) Dai     Nice catch! [08:24] (Flashback) Dai     Hey! [08:26] (Flashback) Dai     Tomorrow's practice session     will be our battery debut! [08:31] Dai     I really did think the practice game     was going to be our battery debut. [08:35] Dai     I was shocked when it wasn't. [08:38] Hik     I know I told you in my letter,     but I just couldn't say it to your face. [08:44] Hik     I'm sorry. Really, I am. [08:48] Dai     It's fine. [08:50] Dai     Because of that moment,      and because you weren't here, [08:54] Dai     I was able to keep training hard     so I could one day catch your pitches. [09:01] Hik     It helped me, too. [09:03] Hik     Because I went to Gunma and     tried to forget about baseball, [09:07] Hik     it made me realize just how much     I wanted to play baseball. [09:12] Hik     I was really happy we could     showcase our battery today. [09:16] Dai     And not just today! [09:20] Dai     You and I are going to reach our goal! [09:24] Hik     Yeah. [09:26] Hik     That's right! [09:28] Dai     Our goal is... [09:29] Hik     ...to become an invincible battery! [09:40] Ura     They're all the damn same. [09:42] Ura     Getting so worked up over one victory... [09:46] Ura     Show a little interest in     our next opponent, will ya? SIGN    Mifune     Dolphins SIGN    Nijigaoka      Beetles SIGN    Hiyoshi     Warriors [09:54] Ura     Here we go. [09:56] Ura     Huh? They're already in the final inning? SIGN    Hiyoshi SIGN    Nijigaoka [10:00] Ura     Aw, man. [10:01] Ura     I didn't get to see Nijigaoka's batters,     and they're about to win. [10:15] Ump     Out! [10:17] Ura     What's up with that giant of a pitcher? [10:19] Ura     He throws like he's playing catch. [10:25] Ura     Not to mention, he looks hella old. [10:27] Ura     How does a grade schooler look like that? [10:33] Guy     Second! [10:37] Ump     Out! [10:38] Ump     That's game! [10:39] Nij     Yeah! [10:43] Coa     Nice pitching, Tamaki! [10:46] Coa     Congrats on throwing a no-hitter! [10:48] Ura     What?! [10:49] Ura     That guy threw a no-hitter?! [10:53] Ura     Just who are these guys? [11:00] Dai     Nice ball! [11:10] Dai     Hey, Sakura! [11:13] Dai     Are you busy today? [11:14] Mut     Not particularly. [11:17] Dai     Then, come with me. [11:19] Dai     I want to practice bunting,     but they're hard to do by yourself. [11:22] Dai     Hikaru can't come over on weekdays. [11:26] Mut     What's this? In the past, you'd try to     shoo me away every chance you'd get. [11:31] Mut     You see me as a convenient girl to run to     when Hikaru-kun and his dad aren't around? [11:36] Dai     Huh? [11:37] Mut     Well, you did play the entire game      and had some great moments, it's true. [11:42] Mut     There's not much else a benchwarmer like me     can do for you, is there? [11:47] Dai     That's not what I was— [11:49] Mut     C'mon, I'm joking!     I'm just messing with you! [11:51] Mut     It's fine. Of course it's fine! [11:54] Dai     Th-Thank you. [12:21] Dai     Okay, I feel like I've got the hang of it now. [12:24] Mut     Oh, really? [12:25] Mut     I'm the one dying here.     I've thrown nearly a hundred balls. [12:30] Mom     Good work, you two. [12:31] Mom     I've brought you some cake,     so why don't you two take a breather? [12:34] Mut     Oh, yes! Thank you very much! [12:43] Dai     Actually, you know what? [12:46] Mut     Huh? [12:46] Dai     You can throw pretty well, you can hit,     and you're generally quite sporty. [12:52] Dai     I think you should be     given a chance in the team. [12:56] Dai     Hikaru and I already got our chance. [12:59] Mut     Oh, are you talking about     what I said earlier? [13:02] Mut     Oh, it's fine, it doesn't really bother me. [13:06] Mut     I mean, I'd like to be given the chance to play, [13:08] Mut     but cheering everyone on is fun, too. [13:12] Mut     And... [13:14] Mut     If I played, someone from the current     starting lineup would have to sit out. [13:19] Mut     It wouldn't sit right if some girl who'd     joined right before the tournament... [13:23] Mut     took someone's position. [13:27] Ura     Oh, wow! You even have a pool. [13:29] Ura     Why am I not surprised, rich boy? [13:31] Dai     Huh? [13:34] Dai     Urabe! [13:35] Ura     I'm coming in. [13:37] Dai     Uh, how do you know where I live? [13:41] Ura     I asked the kids in your school,     and they all knew. [13:45] Ura     I mean, it's Shigeno Goro's house, after all. [13:48] Dai     Our private info isn't so private. [13:51] Ura     Anyway, I dropped by because     I wanted to show you something. [13:54] Ura     Look at this. [13:58] Ura     I was out scouting yesterday. [14:02] Ura     Scouting what, exactly? [14:04] Mut     Is that the kind of girl     you're into, Urabe-kun? [14:07] Ura     Argh! [14:08] Ura     Wrong picture! [14:10] Ura     Not that one. This one. [14:14] Ura     He's the ace for the Nijigaoka Beetles,     our next opponents. [14:17] Ura     His name is Tamaki. [14:18] Ura     It didn't even occur to you clowns     to find out who we're playing next, [14:22] Ura     so I took it upon myself to check them out. [14:25] Ura     Unfortunately, the game was pretty     much over, so I didn't get much info. [14:32] Ura     But what I did find out is that     this beanstalk's Eephus pitch [14:35] Ura     helped him throw a no-hitter. [14:39] Dai     A no-hitter? [14:41] Ura     That's right. [14:41] Dai     What? And what did you say his pitch was? [14:44] Ura     An Eephus pitch. [14:45] Mut     What's that? [14:47] Ura     It's essentially a slow ball. [14:50] Ura     If they're letting the other team     swing and still pulling off a no-no, [14:53] Ura     it means their defense must be top notch. [14:56] Ura     And we have to score against a team     like that without our cleanup, Andy! [15:01] Ura     Of course, we'll only need one run,     because I'll be shutting them out! [15:05] Ura     Anyway, since we don't have much time, [15:09] Ura     let's get started, Shigeno. [15:11] Dai     Get started with what? [15:13] Ura     Are you braindead?! [15:15] Ura     Battery practice, of course! [15:17] Ura     You haven't even caught     a single one of my pitches yet! [15:20] Ura     We have to get used to     each other's game and sync up! [15:23] Dai     Y-Yeah, you're right. Sorry, sorry. [15:27] Dai     Huh. Urabe-kun's so hardworking. [15:29] Dai     I like it. This is good! [15:39] Dai     Crap. [15:41] Dai     I'm wearing the mask, but I totally     didn't think about our next opponent, [15:44] Dai     or the fact that I have to     get used to Urabe's pitches. [15:47] Dai     I don't like Urabe, [15:49] Dai     but his attitude towards baseball     and his skill are leagues above mine! [15:56] Dai     Nice ball! [16:00] Ura     All right. Now, let's introduce     Little Miss Bored Benchwarmer... [16:03] Ura     Get in the batter's box. [16:05] Mut     Who, me? [16:06] Ura     Yes, you. [16:08] Ura     Get in there, benchwarmer! [16:10] Ura     If there's a batter between us,     it'll be more like the real deal. [16:14] Mut     Stop calling me benchwarmer! [16:16] Mut     I have a name! [16:20] Mut     I'm kinda scared. This is the first time     I've had anyone pitching at me. [16:24] Mut     Do you have a helmet? [16:26] Dai     If you're worried, I can go get one. [16:27] Ura     You won't need one.     Are you suggesting my control sucks? [16:31] Mut     Jeez! You'd better not hit me! [16:33] Ura     If you're not happy with just being     a scarecrow, you can swing, too. [16:36] Ura     Foul tips and the ol' swing and a miss     make for good catching practice. [16:39] Mut     Huh? I'm allowed to hit it? [16:42] Ura     What's that fool getting so excited about? [16:44] Ura     I told her she could swing. [16:47] Ura     As if a female rookie could hit     one of my pitches in a million years! [16:59] Dai     Watch it! We'll get in trouble     with the neighbors! [17:03] Mut     I'm sorry. [17:05] Mut     I can only really hit it straight. [17:09] Ura     What the hell?! Where did that     self-assured swing come from?! [17:13] Ura     She's way too good to be warming the bench! SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [17:20] ---     Hey! [17:22] Ura     Hi, Manager. Sorry for calling you     out here after you just got off work. [17:26] Tas     You guys sure are dedicated,     practicing your batting on weekdays. [17:30] Tas     All right, show me. [17:32] Dai     Oh, we're not the ones batting... [17:35] Ura     You hear that, don't you? [17:39] Tas     What's that noise? [17:42] Tas     Who's that batting? [17:48] Tas     Sakura?! [17:54] Tas     Talk about a surprise. [17:56] Tas     I had no idea you were      such a good batter, Sakura. [17:59] Mut     Oh, not really. I can't hit the ball very far. [18:04] Mut     I can definitely make good contact, though. [18:05] Ura     It's not just her batting, Manager. [18:08] Ura     Oh? [18:09] Ura     We hit some fungoes down by the river. [18:11] Ura     Her arm's good and her legs are solid,     so she'd have no problem playing defense. [18:15] Tas     I understand. [18:16] Tas     So what are you saying we should do? [18:19] Ura     Put Sakura into the starting     lineup as an outfielder. [18:22] Ura     I think she should be near the     top of the batting order as well. [18:26] Dai     H-Hang on a second... [18:29] Dai     What are you planning on doing     with Hikaru in the next game? [18:32] Tas     I was thinking about     putting him in center field. [18:35] Tas     Of course, I need to see how he does in     the outfield at Saturday's practice first. [18:39] Ura     Then, stick Sakura in     right field or left field! [18:42] Ura     You should definitely swap an outfielder out     and put Sakura in instead! [18:47] Ura     Our opponent, Nijigaoka, is a defensive team. [18:50] Ura     With Andy out, we need     a lineup that can score us runs. [18:57] Tas     All right. [18:58] Tas     I'll make my decision about the     starting lineup after Saturday's practice. [19:02] Tas     You guys should focus on     your own preparations now. [19:06] Tas     And head on home. It's getting dark. [19:15] Mut     Hey! What did you do that for?! [19:17] Mut     I never said I wanted to be     in the starting lineup! [19:21] Mut     Everybody else has been on     the team since fourth grade! [19:24] Mut     Swapping one of them out for me     when I've only just joined? [19:28] Mut     No way! I don't want to be the bad guy! [19:30] Ura     What? Then, why did you     even join the Dolphins? [19:34] Ura     Isn't it obvious that you have to play     your good players if you want to win? [19:39] Ura     I'll come right out and say it. [19:41] Ura     I need to win two more games     so we can play the Touto Boys! [19:45] Ura     Me and Andy together! [19:47] Dai     Touto? You mean, the perma-champs?! [19:51] Ura     And I can't do it without you guys helping me. [19:57] Ura     For Andy's sake as well as my own,     I simply cannot lose before we meet them. [20:01] Ura     So focus! [20:05] Dai     I didn't know he had such high aspirations. [20:24] Mut     Why... did I join the Dolphins? [20:41] Tas     Yes, nice. [20:42] Fuj     Your pitches from the set position     are good now as well! [20:45] Hik     Thank you. [20:47] Tas     With pitches like those, you can be our     starting pitcher in the third round. [20:51] Fuj     He could also come in as a relief pitcher     in round two if Urabe's in bad shape. [20:55] Ura     Pfft. [20:57] Tas     All right, we're doing     outfield defense drills next. [21:00] Tas     Satou, Sakura, Nagai, Kishimoto! [21:02] All     Yes, sir! [21:06] Tas     Nagai, here it comes! [21:08] Nag     Yes! [21:13] Nag     Easy, easy! [21:15] Tas     Kishimoto! [21:16] Kis     Yes! [21:19] Kis     All right! [21:21] Tas     No surprises from Kishimoto and Nagai. [21:24] Dai     Yes. [21:25] Tas     All right, next. Satou! [21:27] Hik     Thank you! [21:30] Tas     Oh, sorry! I hit it too far! [21:37] Dai     Nice catch! [21:40] Tas     Good. All right, last one, Sakura! [21:42] Mut     Yes! [21:55] Mut     This is hard. [22:04] Mut     I'm okay with this.     This way, I won't be picked. [22:07] Mut     I only joined the team because     I wanted to cheer for Shigeno-kun. [22:16] Mut     So I can't take a position away from someone     who's here because they love baseball. [22:26] Ura     That idiot! [24:00] Dai     Our opponent in the second round     is the Nijigaoka Beetles. [24:03] Dai     They're a defense-oriented team, built     around their ace who pitches slow balls. [24:07] Dai     On top of that, their manager used to coach     the Dolphins and was a catcher as well! [24:13] Dai     I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this. [24:15] Dai     All right. I'm going to show them     the pride of a new catcher! SIGN    The Experience Level of the Catcher [24:19] Dai     Next time: "The Experience     Level of the Catcher." [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E14 - The Experience Level of the Catcher 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.) [00:01] Sak     Everybody else has been on     the team since fourth grade! [00:04] Sak     Swapping one of them out for me     when I've only just joined? [00:09] Sak     No way! I don't want to be the bad guy! [00:11] Ura     I'll come right out and say it. [00:13] Ura     I need to win two more games     so we can play the Touto Boys! [00:17] Ura     Me and Andy together! [00:30] Ura     That idiot! [02:07] Sis     All right! [02:09] Sis     I'm ready for battle! SIGN    The Experience Level of the Catcher [02:12] Mom     We're going on ahead, Daigo-kun. [02:14] Mom     I've left your lunchbox on the table. [02:17] Dai     Huh? [02:18] Dai     Sis, you have a game today, too? [02:21] Sis     What? [02:22] Sis     I told you I did at dinner last night. [02:25] Mom     I'm going to go cheer on Izumi this morning, [02:28] Mom     so unfortunately,      I won't make it to your game. [02:31] Dai     Oh, okay. [02:33] Mom     I'm really sorry. [02:34] Mom     In a normal household, the father     would've gone to the other game. [02:38] Dai     Yeah, too bad Pop's gone AWOL. [02:42] Mom     Shush. [02:44] Mom     But I'll be free this afternoon. [02:46] Mom     Go win your second round game. [02:48] Mom     I'll be there to cheer you on      in the third round. [02:52] Sis     As if the Dolphins' current crop     can make it that far. [02:55] Dai     Shut up! [02:55] Dai     We will! [02:57] Sis     Sure you will. [02:58] Sis     Later! [02:59] Mom     Make sure you lock up. [03:03] Dai     So nobody's coming to cheer me on? [03:07] Dai     Satou-san said he had work today, too. [03:14] Dai     Oh well. [03:16] Dai     Cheerleaders or no cheerleaders, we'll win! [03:19] Dai     We'll trounce them. That'll show Sis. [03:26] Coa     If we beat Nijigaoka and     make it through the second round, [03:29] Coa     we'll have lunch, then play our     third-round match in the afternoon. [03:33] Coa     If all goes to plan,     it's going to be a tough day, [03:36] Coa     so do your best out there! [03:37] All     Yes, sir! [03:39] Mat     Uh, if we win both games,     are we going for barbecue again? SIGN    Ariyoshi SIGN    Matsubara [03:43] Ari2     Isn't the answer to that obvious? [03:45] Kid     All right! [03:46] Kid     Let's win and celebrate with some tasty meat! [03:49] All     Yeah! SIGN    Mifune Dolphins     Manager SIGN    Tashiro [03:51] Coa     Hey! I can't take you     all out after every game! [03:54] Coa     I'd go bankrupt! [03:55] Fuj     Pfft, stop getting ahead of yourselves. SIGN    Mifune Dolphins     Coach SIGN    Fujii SIGN    Satou Hikaru SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [03:58] Hik     You guys really love barbecue, don't ya? [04:01] Sak     You said it! SIGN    Urabe Hayato [04:09] And     Hey. [04:11] All     Andy! [04:12] Ura     What are you doing here? [04:13] Ura     You can sit on the bench already? [04:15] And     Yeah, my injury's not so bad.     The cane's just a precaution. SIGN    Suzuki Andy [04:20] And     I can still be a pinch hitter if needed. [04:22] Ura     Don't be stupid. [04:23] Ura     I won't allow you to take that kind of risk. [04:26] Ura     I promise we'll win both games today. [04:29] Ura     So just sit tight and get ready     for the real challenge next week! [04:35] Coa     I'll now read out the starting lineup     for our second-round game. [04:39] Coa     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura. [04:41] Kim     Yes, sir! [04:42] Coa     Batting second, catcher, Shigeno. [04:44] Shi     Yes, sir! [04:45] Coa     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe. [04:47] Ura     Yes, sir. [04:48] Ura     Looks like it's our regular lineup. [04:50] Ura     Which means our cleanup is... [04:51] Coa     Batting fourth, center field, Satou. [04:53] Sat     Yes, sir! [04:54] Ura     Seriously?! [04:55] Dai     Wow! You're batting fourth! [04:58] Hik     What's the big deal? [04:59] Hik     It just means I'm fourth up     to the plate, right? [05:01] Coa     Batting fifth, third base, Ariyoshi. [05:03] Ari     Yes, sir! [05:04] Coa     Batting sixth, left field, Kishimoto. SIGN    Kishimoto [05:06] Kis     Yes, sir! [05:08] Sak     Please... [05:09] Coa     Batting seventh, first base, Matsubara. [05:11] Mat     Yes, sir! [05:13] Sak     Please don't pick me. [05:15] Coa     Batting eighth, second base, Katsumata. [05:17] Kat     Yes, sir! [05:19] Coa     Batting ninth, right field, Sakura. [05:23] Coa     Nagai, Tsuburaya, and Takahashi      are on the bench. [05:27] Coa     That's everything. SIGN    Nagai [05:29] Nag     I've... been benched? [05:31] Sak     I'm playing... right field? [05:33] Ura     I see. [05:35] Ura     I knew he would. [05:37] Ura     The manager realized Sakura     had screwed up on purpose. [05:43] Coa     Line up. [05:45] Ura     Okay, let's go! [05:46] All     Yeah! [05:58] Dai     He's huge... [06:01] Ump     Play! [06:01] All     Good luck! [06:04] Sak     I don't believe this. [06:06] Sak     What's going on? [06:07] Sak     Why me? [06:10] Hik     Let's do our best, Mutsuko-chan! [06:12] Sak     Uh, yeah! [06:14] Nag     M-Manager? [06:16] Coa     What is it? [06:17] Nag     Um, how come I'm on the bench? [06:20] Nag     Sakura was making errors all over     the field in practice yesterday. [06:23] Coa     They weren't errors. [06:25] Nag     Huh? [06:27] Coa     She was sandbagging     because she's only just joined, [06:29] Coa     and she thought that would     keep her out of the lineup. [06:32] Coa     But she's got a real talent for batting. [06:35] Coa     An almost prodigious talent... [06:38] Nag     So she's better than me? [06:40] Coa     I'm sorry, Nagai. [06:42] Coa     I'll make sure you get your chance. SIGN    Takahashi SIGN    Tsuburaya [06:51] Tsu     This doesn't sit right. [06:53] Taka     It's the sixth graders'     last summer, after all... [06:58] Ann     It's the top of the first,     and the Nijigaoka Beetles are in at bat. [07:03] Ann     Batting first for them is     center fielder, Okegawa-kun. [07:06] Fuj     Oh? So from round two onward,     you get an announcer, huh? [07:12] Kob     So that's his son, huh? SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles     Manager SIGN    Komori [07:14] Kob     He's looking pretty nervous out there. [07:18] And     Hey! Rookie catcher! [07:20] And     C'mon, start talking! [07:21] And     The game's underway! [07:24] Dai     L-Let's do this! [07:29] Ump     Play ball! [07:31] Kob     Pitcher: Urabe Hayato. [07:33] Kob     Throw: Right overhand. [07:35] Kob     Pitches: Around 100 kmph. [07:37] Kob     Control and stability: Both B+. [07:40] Kob     However, he has issues with stamina. [07:45] Dai     Starting with a bunt? [07:49] Ump     Strike! [07:51] Fuj     They're already messing with us? [07:53] Coa     I guess we should have expected that     with Komori as their manager. [07:56] Coa     They have a shrewd offense. [07:58] Fuj     Oh, Komori! [08:00] Fuj     I remember when he used     to be the Dolphins' manager. [08:06] Kom     He might be playing a different position, [08:09] Kom     but he reminds me a lot     of a young Honda-kun. [08:12] Kom     When I was little, everybody made     fun of me for being an introvert. [08:17] Kom     But when I met Honda-kun and started     playing baseball with the Dolphins, [08:23] Kom     my life changed in a big way. [08:26] Kom     To this day, I'm proud of the fact that,     during grade and middle school, [08:30] Kom     I was in a battery with Honda-kun. [08:33] Kom     But... [08:34] Kom     I'm sorry, Honda-kun. [08:36] Kom     I still have a soft spot for the Dolphins, [08:38] Kom     because I used to manage them,     and your kid's there now... [08:42] Kom     But I won't be showing them any mercy. [08:45] Kom     This game is ours. Just you wait and see. [08:50] Ump     Ball. [08:53] Ura     So they're just trying to trip me up, huh? [08:55] Fuj     Man, it looks like Komori's     become a proper old fart. [09:01] Coa     You could say he's got personality. [09:04] Fuj     Wait, aren't we in trouble here? [09:06] Fuj     The Dolphins were stronger     when he was manager. [09:11] Fuj     Doesn't that basically mean     he's a better manager than you? [09:17] Coa     Well, he's not my favorite     opponent, that's for sure. [09:19] Coa     And of course, there was     that incident in high school. [09:22] Fuj     Huh? What incident? [09:25] Coa     You don't remember? [09:27] Coa     How we came up against him in     the Prefectural Championships? [09:34] Coa     You made so many errors,     we almost handed the game to them. [09:38] Coa     You know! The game against Mifune! [09:45] Fuj     Don't dredge up memories of my dark past! [09:51] Sak     Jeez... [09:52] Sak     Why am I even in the starting lineup? [09:56] Sak     Everyone hates me now! [10:01] Dai     Third! [10:03] Ura     I don't think so! [10:07] Ump     Safe! [10:09] Fuj     Urabe, what are you playing at?! [10:11] Kom     Nice bunt! [10:13] All     Nice bunt, nice bunt! [10:15] Ura     Damn. [10:17] Dai     Shake it off! [10:18] Coa     Daigo! [10:19] Coa     That was supposed to go to third! [10:21] Coa     As catcher, you're in the best     position to call that. Why didn't you?! [10:24] Dai     M-My bad! [10:27] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, [10:29] Ann     Ageo-kun. [10:30] Ura     Another lefty. [10:32] Coa     Curse him. [10:34] Fuj     Huh? [10:35] Coa     Their manager used to be a catcher. [10:38] Coa     He's using a small-ball strategy. [10:40] Coa     I don't know if an inexperienced     catcher like Daigo can handle it. [10:55] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? A strategy to counter steals? [10:57] (Flashback) Ura     Yeah. It's the area that worries     me most in the next game. [11:03] (Flashback) Ura     Your arm isn't gonna give     them a free pass, is it? [11:07] (Flashback) Sak     A "free pass"? [11:09] (Flashback) Ura     Letting runners steal bases easily. [11:11] (Flashback) Ura     Did Satou-san teach you how to stop runners? [11:14] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? Uh, yeah, we discussed it briefly. [11:17] (Flashback) Dai     He said there are      little tricks that can help, [11:19] (Flashback) Dai     but I can just use the same principles     as throwing the ball from the outfield. [11:23] (Flashback) Sak     Really? That'll work? [11:25] (Flashback) Dai     Well, I haven't tried it out yet. [11:28] (Flashback) Ura     You haven't even practiced doing it?! [11:30] (Flashback) Ura     How do you expect to     play catcher in a game?! [11:33] (Flashback) Ura     Let's go find a wide-open space     and practice right now! [11:38] (Flashback) Ura     Preventing steals is a joint     effort by pitcher and catcher. [11:42] (Flashback) Ura     I'll do my best to pick off     runners when I can, too. [11:48] Ump     Safe! [11:50] (Flashback) Ura     I'm not that good at the slide step,     but I'll practice it from now till the game. [11:54] (Flashback) Ura     After that, it's up to you. [11:56] (Flashback) Ura     Anyway, the start of the game is key! [11:59] (Flashback) Ura     If they sniff weakness from the offset, [12:01] (Flashback) Ura     our opponents will take advantage     and run every time. SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles     Pitcher SIGN    Tamaki [12:05] Kid     Are we going to let the boys run, Manager? [12:08] Kom     You bet. [12:09] Kom     Their catcher's a rookie,     and we know he has a weak arm. [12:14] Kom     You'd need players as good as the     Touto Boys to stop Okegawa in his tracks. [12:21] Fuj     He's running! [12:24] (Flashback) Dad     Listen up, Daigo-kun. [12:26] (Flashback) Dad     Once you're able to throw     to home from the outfield, [12:29] (Flashback) Dad     you'll have nothing to fear from     throwing the ball to second [12:32] (Flashback) Dad     when you're wearing the mask. [12:34] (Flashback) Dai     But Satou-san, when I'm     throwing from the outfield, [12:39] (Flashback) Dai     I can use the momentum of my run      to make up for my weak arm. [12:42] (Flashback) Dai     As a catcher, I can't do that. [12:45] (Flashback) Dad     Yeah, that's true. For most people, that is. [12:48] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? [12:49] (Flashback) Dad     What I mean is, you should just run. [12:53] (Flashback) Dad     Run the way even a catcher can. [13:03] Ump     Safe! [13:09] Hik     So close. [13:11] Kid     That catcher had to bounce it      just to get the ball to second. [13:15] Kid2     Talk about weak! [13:16] Kid2     Looks like running will be     a cinch is this game. [13:18] Kid3     What game are you idiots watching? [13:21] Kid3     That was Okegawa running. [13:23] Kid3     They almost had him,     so anyone else would've been out. [13:27] Kid3     If the ball had bounced a little lower,     even Okegawa would've been in trouble. [13:31] Kid3     It was a good throw. [13:35] Kom     Looks like his arm isn't a free pass. [13:39] Kom     That wasn't bad for a novice, Daigo-kun. [13:42] Dai     Let's stay focused! [13:42] Kom     But how long can you keep up with us? [13:47] Dai     Damn. [13:48] Dai     That was really close. [13:51] (Flashback) Dad     When throwing to second, you put your     left foot forward, bend your knees, [13:54] (Flashback) Dad     and catch the ball in this stance. [13:56] (Flashback) Dad     Then, you'd normally take a step     and release it, but... [14:00] (Flashback) Dad     Instead, you're going to catch the ball      with your right foot forward. [14:04] (Flashback) Dad     If you then take a big step     forward with your left foot, [14:07] (Flashback) Dad     the momentum you generate     is similar to a running throw. [14:09] (Flashback) Dad     If you can make a low and     accurate throw to the base, [14:14] (Flashback) Dad     you can catch most steals. [14:16] (Flashback) Dai     Yes, sir! [14:18] Dai     I'll show them next time. [14:21] Kom     No outs, runner on second base. [14:23] Kom     In this situation, we've got     a fifty percent chance of scoring, [14:28] Kom     but if we can get the runner to third,     that chance rises to ninety percent. [14:35] Ura     Oh, no, you don't! [14:37] Dai     F-First! [14:40] Ump     Safe! [14:44] Kid     All right! All safe! [14:46] Kid     No outs, runners on first and third! [14:49] Dai     Shake it off. [14:51] Ura     Shake what off? [14:53] Ura     You're one beat too slow with your calls! [14:57] Ura     Not to mention, I could've     probably made the throw to third. [15:00] Ura     I should've just thrown it. [15:04] Ann     Batting third, third base, Fukaya-kun. [15:09] Hik     Nothing to do, huh? [15:11] Hik     All this time, the ball's     stayed in the infield. [15:14] Ura     Damn it. [15:15] Ura     They're not getting the first run, no way! [15:19] Dai     He's running! [15:20] Fuj     A squeeze! [15:21] Coa     No, it may just be a steal! [15:23] Kom     If they throw to second,     make a dash for home, Okegawa! [15:26] Dai     You think I'll let you steal? [15:27] Dai     This time, you're out. [15:29] Ump     Ball. [15:30] And     Don't throw it! [15:31] And     The runner on third's stealing home! [15:35] Kid     Runners on second and third! [15:38] Kom     That was close. [15:41] Kom     Their regular catcher spotted our play. [15:43] Kom     But now, our chance of scoring     more than two runs has increased. [15:47] Fuj     Tashiro, shouldn't we call a timeout? [15:50] Fuj     Our battery's unsteady from the get-go. [15:53] Coa     It's not that they're unsteady... [15:56] Coa     This is just how strong they are right now. [15:59] Coa     When it comes to their tactics, [16:01] Coa     it's not as if they're doing     anything vastly different to normal. [16:06] Coa     This battery—no, Daigo—just isn't     able to keep up with the game. [16:11] Coa     Catcher is a thinker's position     that requires a lot more anticipation [16:16] Coa     and decision making than any other. [16:19] Coa     This knowledge can only be     gained through experience. [16:22] Coa     If the bench dictates     every move he makes... [16:24] Ura     A squeeze! [16:25] Coa     ...he'll never become a true catcher. [16:35] Ump     Safe! [16:38] And     Wait! Don't throw it! [16:40] Dai     Huh? [16:41] Dai     Too late. [16:45] Ump     Out. [16:45] And     Matsubara! Back home! [16:48] Ump     Safe! SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [16:51] Kid     We're already two runs ahead! [16:55] Hik     What? They got two runs? [16:57] Hik     Without any hits? [17:02] Kom     It's unexpected, but we've already     got two runs on the board. [17:05] Kom     If their defense at the plate stays     that loose, we'll score another three. [17:09] Ura     Damn. [17:11] Ura     Hey, give me the ball. [17:14] Dai     I-I'm sorry. [17:15] Ura     Stop that. [17:17] Ura     Letting a runner get on base     was my fault, too. [17:20] Ura     And I can't expect someone with     no experience to handle a double squeeze. [17:25] Ura     I don't need apologies. [17:27] Ura     Just keep learning the ropes. [17:30] Ura     As catcher, you've got so much     to do and to think about, [17:32] Ura     you don't have time to get down on yourself. [17:35] Dai     Right! [17:37] Ann     Batting fourth, pitcher, Tamaki-kun. [17:41] Tam     No runners, huh? That's boring. [17:44] Tam     Guess I'll just have to make this a homer. [17:48] Guy     Hey, Momoko! [17:51] Guy     Over here! Here! [17:54] Mom     Why are you hiding over in this corner? [17:56] Mom     Let's get up close to watch our grandson. [17:59] Old     Don't be silly. If he saw his doddery     old grandparents in the crowd, [18:03] Old     he'd probably tense up! [18:05] Old     Daigo's not as brutishly coarse     as Goro. He's delicate. [18:09] Old     So we should stay hidden     when we're watching over him. [18:12] Mom     I wonder if that's right... [18:15] Ump     Strike! [18:16] Kid     Nice one! [18:18] Old     He's doing good! [18:19] Mom     Wow, he really is wearing the mask. SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [18:24] Old     What?! They're already two runs behind?! [18:32] Tam     Yup, that's going deep to left     center and I'm going to second. [18:41] Tam     Huh? [18:43] Fuj     He caught it! [18:44] Dai     Nice, center! [18:46] Sak     Nice catch, Hikaru-kun! [18:48] Hik     Nah, I just got pumped because     the ball finally came my way. [18:52] Kid     That center fielder's good. [18:54] Kom     So that's Satou Toshiya's son? [18:58] Kom     I don't have a lot of data on him, [18:59] Kom     but I do know he was the     relief pitcher in their first game. [19:02] Kom     He's an outstanding talent. [19:04] Kom     He's the one player on the Dolphins     we need to watch out for. [19:11] Ump     Strike! [19:12] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [19:14] Old     Phew, they're finally changing sides. [19:17] Old     We got away with only conceding two runs. [19:20] Old     But I'm really glad to see     Daigo's come back here. [19:24] Mom     Me, too. [19:28] (Flashback) Dai     Hey, whose grave is this? SIGN    Honda Family [19:31] (Flashback) Dai     "Hon-da..." Who's that? [19:35] (Flashback) Old     Goro's father. [19:37] (Flashback) Old     Or, in other words, your and     your sister's real grandfather. [19:41] (Flashback) Dai     "Real grandfather"? [19:43] (Flashback) Dai     So does that mean you're a fake grandfather? [19:47] (Flashback) Mom     Jeez! I showed you the photo     and explained it to you already. [19:52] (Flashback) Mom     Your pop's father was involved     in an on-field accident, [19:54] (Flashback) Mom     and died a long time ago. [19:57] (Flashback) Dai     Huh. [19:58] (Flashback) Dai     So this grandpa was a baseball player, too? [20:01] (Flashback) Momo     That's right. [20:03] (Flashback) Momo     Both of your grandfathers     were pro baseball players. [20:07] (Flashback) Momo     You'll also join a baseball team when you     reach fourth grade, won't you, Dai-chan? [20:12] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah! I'm definitely going to     be a baseball player, too! [20:17] Old     That's what he said back then, [20:19] Old     so it really bummed me out when he quit     baseball not long after picking up the bat. [20:24] Old     It looks like he's made some good friends. [20:27] Old     And these friends have     brought him back to the game. [20:32] Ann     Bottom of the first, Dolphins at bat. SIGN    Kimura [20:35] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura-kun. [20:45] Coa     According to Urabe, he's an Eephus     pitcher who mainly throws slower balls. [20:50] Coa     That's why we practiced     hitting pitches at half speed. [20:53] Kid     What's an Eephus again? [20:55] Fuj     Put simply, it's an extremely slow pitch. [20:58] Coa     I wonder what his throw will be like. [21:02] Ump     Play! [21:10] Kid     That's mega slow! [21:13] Ump     Strike! [21:15] Fuj     That's even slower than I imagined! [21:17] Fuj     But it's just slow, nothing more. [21:19] Fuj     If he got a no-hitter with those pitches, [21:21] Fuj     their opposition in the first round     must've been very weak. [21:25] Mom     That's some relaxed pitching      from such a big youngster. [21:30] Mom     With throws like those, they'll claw     back those two runs in no time. [21:34] Old     No, if the balls were just slow,     they'd be easy to hit. [21:38] Old     But with a slow rainbow pitch like that, [21:41] Old     the impact point becomes tiny,     so getting a hit is quite difficult. [21:46] Ump     Strike two! [21:48] Old     And because they use a softer ball,     even if you do make contact, [21:52] Old     it won't go far unless you hit     the ball pretty much dead center. [22:00] Ump     Out. [22:02] Coa     He's good. [22:03] Fuj     That was a hard hit to field. [22:06] Coa     Well, they do have Komori as their manager. [22:08] Coa     It's not surprising     their defense is so solid. [22:12] Ann     Batting second, catcher, [22:14] Ann     Shigeno-kun. [22:16] Mom     He's up! There's our Dai-chan! [22:18] Hik     Good luck, Daigo-kun! [24:02] Dai     The Dolphins just can't seem to score     against the Beetles' iron-tight defense. [24:07] Dai     And in addition to that slow ball,     their ace has another secret weapon? [24:10] Dai     Is that even fair?! [24:13] Dai     If this keeps up, we're in trouble. [24:14] Dai     We've got to do something to break through. [24:18] Dai     Next time: "The Key to Success." SIGN    The Key to Success [24:20] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E15 - The Key to Success 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.) [00:01] Dai     Our eyes firmly fixed on Nationals,     we, the Mifune Dolphins, have made it [00:05] Dai     to the second round of Regionals. [00:07] Dai     Nijigaoka Beetles' ace, Tamaki, [00:10] Dai     has finally taken to the mound. [00:13] Coa     According to Urabe, he's an Eephus     pitcher who mainly throws slower balls. [00:18] Coa     That's why we practiced     hitting pitches at half speed. [00:20] Kid     What's an Eephus again? [00:23] Fuj     Put simply, it's an extremely slow pitch. [00:26] Coa     I wonder what his throw will be like. [00:30] Ump     Play! [00:38] Kid     That's mega slow! [00:41] Ump     Strike! [00:42] Fuj     That's even slower than I imagined! [00:45] Fuj     But it's just slow, nothing more. [00:47] Fuj     If he got a no-hitter with those pitches, [00:49] Fuj     their opposition in the first round     must've been very weak. [00:52] Mom     That's some relaxed pitching      from such a big youngster. [00:57] Mom     With throws like those, they'll claw     back those two runs in no time. [01:01] Old     No, if the balls were just slow,     they'd be easy to hit. [01:06] Old     But with a slow rainbow pitch like that, [01:08] Old     the impact point becomes tiny,     so getting a hit is quite difficult. [01:14] Ump     Strike two! [01:15] Old     And because they use a softer ball,     even if you do make contact, [01:19] Old     it won't go far unless you hit     the ball pretty much dead center. [01:28] Ump     Out. [01:29] Coa     He's good. [01:30] Fuj     That was a hard hit to field. [01:34] Coa     Well, they do have Komori as their manager. [01:36] Coa     It's not surprising     their defense is so solid. SIGN    The Key to Success [03:13] Ann     Batting second, catcher, [03:15] Ann     Shigeno-kun. SIGN    Catcher SIGN    Shigeno Daigo SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii [03:19] Fuj     Go Daigo! SIGN    Center Field SIGN    Satou Hikaru SIGN    Right Field SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [03:21] Hik     Good luck, Daigo-kun! [03:24] Gram     Dai-chan's up! [03:25] Old     Yeah. [03:27] Dai     The Eephus pitch. [03:29] Dai     Their tactic is to baffle     you with a slow ball, [03:31] Dai     and then use their strong     defense to pick you off. SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles SIGN    Pitcher Tamaki [03:34] Ump     Play! [03:36] Dai     Satou-san showed me how     to deal with slow balls, [03:38] Dai     and using that technique,     I managed to get a hit. [03:44] Dai     That pitch wasn't as slow as this one,     but the technique is the same. [03:48] Dai     Don't be hasty. [03:50] Dai     Wait for it to get really close... [03:54] Dai     Then, swing at your normal spot! [03:58] Coa     He did it! [03:58] Coa     Heading to center field! [04:00] Gramp     He got a hit. [04:03] Ump     Out! [04:05] Fuj     What? [04:06] Hik     He caught it. [04:07] Coa     Why did they even have someone there? [04:10] Tam     Nice catch! [04:13] Fuj     What the hell? [04:14] Fuj     Usually, that'd be a hit to center field. [04:16] Fuj     Why was he standing there? [04:18] Tam     Two down, two down! [04:22] Ura     So that's how they got a no hitter.     It wasn't just an iron-tight defense... [04:27] Dai     Damn. [04:28] Dai     And that was a good one, too. [04:30] Dai     What a waste of a hit. [04:32] Ura     They're using an infield     shift for the Eephus. [04:34] Dai     Huh? [04:35] Ura     I don't know if they're     using signs to co-ordinate it, [04:38] Ura     but they change their formation     as soon as the pitch is thrown. [04:42] Ura     Guess it's their way of improving the odds      of picking us off once we hit their slow ball. [04:47] Ura     Work out how to counter it on the bench. [04:52] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, [04:54] Ann     Urabe-kun. [04:56] ---     Urabe-kun! SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Urabe Hayato [04:57] ---     Urabe-kun! [05:00] Coa     What? [05:00] Coa     An infield shift for the Eephus? [05:03] Dai     That's right. SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [05:03] Dai     Somehow, they're shifting     positions with the pitch. [05:07] Coa     Really? [05:12] Ump     Strike! [05:16] Ura     Three fielders between second and third? [05:18] Ura     And around first, there's     only the first baseman! [05:22] Fuj     What's going on? [05:24] Fuj     Their whole right side is empty! [05:27] Coa     I see. That's what they're up to. [05:30] Coa     With a slow ball, there's no     such thing as swinging too late, [05:33] Coa     so for a right-hander,     the ball will usually veer left. [05:35] Coa     So tightening up the defense     on that side makes sense. [05:39] Fuj     Then, all we have to do     is hit it out to right field. [05:42] Fuj     We can rip apart an infield     shift like that, no sweat! [05:44] Coa     Easy for you to say! They're grade schoolers. [05:47] Coa     They're having a hard enough time     just hitting these rainbow balls... [05:50] Coa     You honestly think they can hit     to opposite field, too? [06:00] Ump     Foul! [06:02] Coa     Urabe's trying to hit it to right field. [06:04] Coa     But even with his skill,     the ball has a mind of its own. [06:09] Ura     Damn. [06:10] Ura     I haven't practiced this kind of hit,     so it's not surprising I'm finding it hard. [06:16] Ura     Guess all I can do is     smash it out of the park! [06:20] Ura     Huh? [06:24] Tas     An uncaught third strike! [06:25] Tas     Run, Urabe! [06:29] Ump     Safe! [06:30] Sak     He did it! [06:32] Gramp     Yes! We've got a runner! [06:35] Gramp     All right! [06:38] Gramp     Huh? [06:40] Gramp     What are you doing, Hikaru?! [06:42] Gramp     You're up next! [06:44] Hik     Oh, yeah, I'm batting fourth, aren't I? [06:48] Kid     I'm sorry, Tamaki! [06:49] Tam     Don't sweat it. [06:52] Tam     These short, arcing pitches     always end up bouncing. [06:54] Tam     They're the kind of throws     that make catchers cry. [07:01] Tam     We don't have any data on their cleanup,      so I won't go straight for him. [07:05] Tam     Manager told me to be wary of him, too. [07:08] Tam     So in this case, we'll use Plan B. [07:11] Kid     Okay. [07:12] Ann     Batting fourth, center fielder, [07:14] Ann     Satou-kun. [07:16] Gramp     That's the kid who made that     great catch in center field. [07:20] Gramp     If he's playing cleanup,     he must be a good batter, too. [07:22] Gramp     So the Dolphins has an all-rounder, huh? [07:25] Gram     Huh? Didn't I tell you about him? [07:28] Gram     That boy is Toshi-kun's son. [07:30] Gramp     Huh? [07:31] Gram     That's the boy who got Daigo     interested in baseball again. [07:37] Gramp     Seriously? [07:38] Ump     Play! [07:40] Ura     An uncaught third strike is     pretty lame, but whatever. [07:44] Ura     At least I managed to get on base. [07:46] Ura     Once I'm out here, I get to dictate the game. [07:48] Ura     Stealing bases is a cinch on slow balls! [07:54] Coa     He's running! [07:55] Ump     Ball! [08:01] Fuj     The hell? He just started running without     waiting to see what would happen? [08:05] Fuj     He could've thrown a fastball     from the slide step! [08:08] And     No, Urabe's looking at his form     and starting his run based on it. [08:12] Fuj     Huh? [08:13] And     With that slow pitching motion, he can wait     to confirm it and still steal the base. SIGN    Suzuki Andy [08:19] Dai     What's up with this pitcher? [08:21] Dai     He's still throwing Eephus     pitches when there are runners? [08:24] Dai     A runner can do whatever he wants! [08:27] Dai     That's a ridiculous tactic. [08:31] Ura     Slow ball! [08:37] Sak     Wh-What? [08:38] Coa     So fast! [08:41] Ump     Out! [08:44] Ump     Three outs! [08:45] Ump     Change sides! [08:46] Kids     Yes! Time to switch! [08:47] Kids     Nice one, Catcher. [08:50] Dai     What... was that pitch just now? SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [08:58] Ump     Strike! Out! [08:59] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [09:02] Fuj     Good job, Urabe! [09:04] Fuj     Looks like things have     calmed down this inning. [09:07] Coa     The two runs they scored off     no hits in the first hurt bad. [09:11] Coa     But if it's only a two-run lead,     we've got a chance. [09:14] Coa     Question is, how do we defeat that guy? [09:18] Dai     Manager, that last pitch he threw...     what kind of ball was that? [09:26] Coa     That's what they call "a snap throw." [09:30] Coa     It's an infielder's throw that doesn't      require a big swing of the arm or a windup, [09:34] Coa     like a pitcher's or an      outfielder's throw does. [09:37] Coa     By twisting your forearm and releasing     from your fingertips with a snap, [09:41] Coa     you can hasten your throwing motion. [09:45] Coa     Most grade schoolers don't have strong     enough arms to execute the technique. [09:51] Coa     With his physique, though,     it's not surprising he can do it. [09:55] Ump     Who's batting for the Dolphins? [09:59] And     Satou, you're up. [10:02] Hik     But I batted last in the last inning,     so now it's the fifth batter's turn. [10:08] And     You idiot! [10:09] And     Urabe got out as a runner,      meaning you're still at bat! [10:12] Hik     Huh? Oh, really? [10:14] Hik     Lucky! [10:16] Hik     Sorry about that! [10:19] Ump     Play! [10:28] Ump     Strike! [10:30] Kom     They were already struggling     when it was just slow balls, SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles SIGN    Manager Komori [10:33] Kom     but now they've seen that fastball,     their hands are basically tied. [10:44] Ump     Strike two! [10:48] Coa     This isn't good. [10:50] Coa     This situation's a hard one to handle. [10:52] Coa     That fastball isn't so fast, but when     it comes hot on the heels of a slow ball, [10:57] Coa     it seems impossibly quick. [10:59] And     What's more, when a throw like     that comes from such a slow windup, [11:03] And     it's really hard to time your swing. [11:06] Coa     Just like it's hard to hit a change-up, [11:07] Coa     when the pitcher's stance     suggests a fastball's on its way. [11:11] Coa     For a grade schooler     to overcome an Eephus pitch [11:14] Coa     and this pitching style in just     one or two at bats is nigh impossible. [11:27] Gram     That was so cool! [11:29] Gram     I see you've still got your reflexes, honey! [11:32] Gramp     You think so? [11:33] Gramp     Maybe I should start playing again! [11:37] Tam     That old geezer has a good throw on him. [11:39] Tam     But this guy... [11:41] Tam     He may have swung late,     but he managed to hit my snap throw. [11:46] Tam     I see now why our manager was wary of him. [11:50] Kom     Don't rush it. [11:51] Kom     Slow and steady. [11:54] Hik     His form tells me nothing about what kind     of throw is coming until he releases the ball. [11:58] Hik     Isn't there anything I can use to     figure out what he's about to throw? [12:06] Ump     Ball! [12:06] Fuj     Yeah! Good eye! [12:11] Dai     M-Manager! [12:15] Ump     Ball. [12:16] Coa     Time out! [12:17] Coa     Satou! [12:24] Tam     What's this? [12:26] Hik     Got it. [12:28] Coa     Great observation, Daigo. [12:30] Dai     It's nothing. [12:32] Dai     Their fielders shift positions for     the Eephus just as he releases. [12:37] Dai     I figured there must be some sort of sign,     so I've been watching them all closely. [12:41] Ump     Play! [12:42] Dai     Of course, I wouldn't be able to tell     what the signs themselves meant. [12:47] Dai     But if you look closely, you'll see that     the fielders prepare differently. [12:51] Dai     When it's a slow ball and they have     to shift, everyone stands naturally, [12:56] Dai     but when a fastball's coming,     everyone drops their center of gravity. [13:06] Dai     Go! [13:12] Sak     A center fly. [13:14] Tam     Nice, Okegawa! [13:17] Ura     That's their leadoff with the fast legs. [13:20] Ura     So their outfield is iron-tight, too... [13:22] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Nagai SIGN    Kimura [13:22] Moto     If they can catch a ball like that,     we won't get any hits. [13:27] Dai     Don't worry about it! [13:29] Dai     We can now tell what pitch is coming,      based on the fielders' body language. [13:32] Dai     This battle has just begun! [13:33] Ann     Batting fifth, third baseman, SIGN    Third baseman SIGN    Ariyoshi [13:35] Ann     Ariyoshi-kun. [13:37] Ari     So if they're crouched     down, it's a fastball, [13:41] Ari     and if they're not, it's a slow one. [13:44] Ari     Slow ball! [13:46] Ari     And a slow ball it is! [13:52] Ump     Out! [13:55] Ann     Batting sixth, left fielder, SIGN    Left fielder SIGN    Kishimoto [13:58] Ann     Kishimoto-kun. [14:01] Ump     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    First baseman SIGN    Matsubara [14:03] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [14:05] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [14:19] Dai     Knowing what pitch was coming     basically changed nothing. [14:22] Dai     Other than Hikaru, nobody else     got clean hits on either type of pitch. [14:27] Dai     On top of that, under Manager Komori,     the Beetles have an ironclad defense. SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [14:31] Dai     With the score at two to nothing,     we're heading into the final stages. [14:36] Ump     Ball. [14:37] Ump     Ball four! [14:38] Nij     All right! Okegawa's on base! [14:40] Naka     No outs, runner on first! [14:42] Kom     After scoring two runs in the first,     I thought we'd rack up runs easily, [14:45] Kom     but Urabe-kun's giving it his all out there. [14:48] Kom     But his weakness is his lack of stamina,     and his control has started failing him. [14:53] Kom     Since our lineup's good this inning,     we'll add some insurance runs. [14:56] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, [14:58] Ann     Ageo-kun. [14:59] Ura     This guy's gonna try to steal again. [15:02] Ura     With Shigeno's arm, the throw he did in     the first inning is the best he can offer. [15:08] Ump     Safe! [15:10] Ura     I've gotta keep trying to pick him off     and delay his start as much as possible. [15:20] Fuj     Good job, Urabe! [15:21] Fuj     Make him fight for it! [15:28] Ump     Ball! [15:33] Gramp     This is bad. [15:34] Gramp     His control was already shaky this inning, [15:37] Gramp     but because his focus is on the     runners, he's hurrying his pitches. [15:41] Gramp     Ball! [15:45] Coa     Urabe, don't worry about the runner! [15:47] Coa     There's no sense in walking the batter! [15:49] Coa     Calm down and pitch freely! [15:56] Kom     Wait. [16:02] Ump     Ball three! [16:04] Hik     Jeez... Are you all right, Tobe-kun? [16:08] Fuj     Pull yourself together, Urabe! [16:10] Dai     What should I do? [16:12] Dai     Should I call a timeout? [16:14] Dai     But I'm in no position to tell him     I won't let them steal, [16:18] Dai     or to try and calm him down. [16:21] Ura     Damn it. [16:24] Ump     Ball! [16:25] Ump     Ball four! [16:31] Gram     Wasn't that a strike just now? [16:34] Gram     The umpire's a bit harsh, don't you think? [16:37] Gramp     No, that was probably Daigo's fault     more than it was the umpire's. [16:42] Fuj     Hey, Tashiro! This game's over     if we give up any more runs. [16:46] Fuj     We've got Satou as     a fully-fledged relief pitcher. [16:49] Fuj     Urabe's exhausted. We should make     the switch sooner rather than later. [16:53] Coa     You're right. [16:55] Coa     We should make a switch. [16:57] Coa     But not the pitcher. The catcher. [17:00] Fuj     The catcher?! [17:02] Coa     Andy, you know I don't     really want to risk you, [17:05] Coa     but this is an emergency. [17:06] Coa     Sorry about this, but can you play? [17:09] And     Sure. [17:11] And     I mean, if we lose here, getting back     to full fitness won't matter much, anyway. [17:15] Coa     Time out! [17:26] Sak     Huh? [17:27] Hik     Daigo-kun's going off? [17:30] Gramp     So he noticed, after all. [17:32] Coa     I can tell you're tired, Urabe,     but you're not at your limit yet. [17:36] Coa     Daigo's the one who has reached his limit. [17:40] Dai     What? [17:41] Tam     What? [17:42] Tam     He's switching out the     catcher, not the pitcher? [17:46] Gram     Really? [17:47] Gram     They're going to switch out Daigo-chan,     when the pitcher walked two batters? [17:53] Dai     Why am I getting switched out? [17:57] Coa     It's been on my mind since last inning,     but it looks like you haven't noticed yet. [18:04] Coa     We wouldn't have walked those two batters     if you'd caught the ball properly. [18:09] Dai     Huh? [18:11] Coa     On the riskier pitches, you haven't been     catching the ball with proper framing. [18:16] Coa     You only used your hand, and after that,     you let the mitt move and shake. [18:21] Coa     We can't really blame the umpire     for calling them as balls. [18:25] Coa     It's your first game as catcher, and the     nerves and constant focus have you beat. [18:30] Coa     A catcher who can't catch properly     anymore must be switched out. [18:38] Ump     Are you swapping someone out? [18:39] Coa     Yes, sorry. [18:40] Coa     But I want you to replace     Kishimoto in left field. [18:45] Coa     There's no telling if Andy's leg will hold out. [18:49] Coa     If I take you off the field entirely, I won't      have anyone left who can play catcher. [18:53] Dai     Yes, sir! [18:55] Coa     Kishimoto! [18:56] Ish     Huh? [18:58] Kom     Naturally, as Tashiro-san     used to play catcher himself, [19:01] Kom     he noticed Daigo-kun was playing badly. [19:06] Kom     He was left out of the starting lineup     because his leg is injured. [19:10] Kom     But if you're on the field,     we'll push you as hard as we can. [19:18] Kis     Aw, man, I got swapped out      as collateral damage. [19:22] Kis     I guess I struck out twice,     so I can't really complain. [19:25] Kid     What do you mean you can't complain?! [19:27] Kid     Why the heck are those three     newcomers still out there, [19:29] Kid     when we've been benched despite     being on the team for three years?! [19:33] Ishi     Sorry, but don't lump me in with you. [19:35] Ishi     I'm in the starting lineup. [19:39] Gramp     So they put Daigo out into left field. [19:44] Dai     I didn't notice at all. [19:47] Dai     Even though Satou-san had     stressed how important framing was. [19:51] Dai     Without noticing,     because of my exhaustion, [19:53] Dai     I reverted to lazily grabbing at     the ball without moving my body. [19:58] Dai     Just by catching the ball wrong,     I was holding the pitcher back... [20:03] Ump     Play! [20:05] Fuj     Is Andy's leg really okay? [20:07] Fuj     Will he be able to put any     force through it if he needs to? [20:11] Coa     I told him not to push himself too hard. [20:13] Coa     I just hope our opponents get intimidated     by Andy's arm and stop running so freely. [20:23] Ump     Strike! [20:27] And     Nice one! [20:30] And     We gave away back-to-back walks. [20:32] And     They must want to go easy     now and do a sacrifice bunt. [20:36] And     Don't sweat it, Urabe. [20:37] And     Dead center's just fine.     We're going to corner them! [20:44] Ump     Strike two! [20:45] Coa     All right! [20:47] Gramp     I see. [20:48] Gramp     So he's their regular catcher. [20:50] Gramp     Their synchronization's a cut above. [20:53] Gramp     Of course, he's also more skilled     in the position than Daigo. [20:57] Gramp     If the catcher has a strong     arm and good technique, [21:01] Gramp     the pitcher can throw     without a care in the world. [21:05] Ump     Ball. [21:07] And     Okay, okay! [21:09] Gramp     But that's not all. [21:11] Gramp     A battery has a synchronization to it.     You can't get that in just a couple of days. [21:17] Gramp     Their throws to each other,     the signs they use... [21:19] Gramp     the considerate act of cleaning     the ball and talking to the pitcher... [21:25] Gramp     A long-term synchronization with the catcher [21:28] Gramp     calms the pitcher and gives him courage     in a tight spot. [21:36] Coa     He's running! [21:37] Fuj     It's a hit and run! [21:39] Ad     Wha— [21:39] Ump     Strike! Out! [21:40] Fuj     He missed! [21:41] Kom     A pitchout?! [21:45] Ump     Out. [21:49] Fuj     Nice, Andy! [21:52] Ura     Yeah! A double play! [21:57] Hik     Nice! [21:58] Kom     They got us. [21:59] Kom     I didn't expect him to have the     courage to waste a pitch there. [22:04] Dai     Wow! [22:06] Dai     So that's a real catcher? [22:09] And     Two outs! [22:12] Tam     Hmph, not bad. [22:18] Ann     Batting fourth, pitcher, [22:20] Ann     Tamaki-kun. [24:01] Dai     The game has reached the closing stages! [24:03] Dai     What? Sakura made an error? [24:05] Dai     No, it was a trap our      opponents set for us. [24:09] Dai     Curse them for playing dirty! [24:12] Dai     We're going to pull together as a team     and turn this game around, no matter what! [24:17] Dai     This is a no-holds-barred match now! SIGN    All-Out Battle [24:20] Dai     Next time: "All-Out Battle!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E16 - All-Out Battle 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.) [00:01] Dai     It's the second round of the Regionals. [00:03] Dai     My name's Shigeno Daigo, and I was put     into the starting lineup as catcher. [00:07] Dai     However, I put us in trouble because of     my inexperience and got subbed out. [00:11] Dai     With no outs and runners on first and second, [00:14] Dai     our regular catcher, Andy, stepped up. [00:19] Fuj     Nice one, Andy! [00:21] Ura     Yeah! A double play! [00:26] Hik     Nice! [00:27] Kom     They got us. [00:29] Kom     I didn't expect him to have the     courage to waste a pitch there. [00:33] Dai     Wow! [00:36] Dai     So that's a real catcher? [00:39] And     Two outs! [00:41] Tam     Hmph, not bad. SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [02:30] Dai     The score is two–nothing. SIGN    All-Out Battle [02:31] Dai     The Nijigaoka Beetles have     the lead going into the sixth. [02:36] Dai     Two outs, and a runner on second. [02:41] And     Two down, two down! SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles SIGN    Pitcher Tamaki [02:47] Kom     Damn it. SIGN    Nijigaoka Beetles SIGN    Manager Komori [02:48] Kom     From no outs with runners on first and     second to two outs with a runner on second. [02:52] Kom     Their pitcher's been rejuvenated     since this catcher came on the field. SIGN    Catcher SIGN    Suzuki Andy SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [02:57] Fuj     First base is open. [02:59] Coa     Don't get into a battle of wills     with their cleanup. [03:01] Coa     Walk him. SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Urabe Hayato [03:07] Tam     Huh? [03:11] Old     They're walking him, huh? [03:13] Old     Well, it's understandable. [03:18] And     Time out! [03:21] And     What's up? You don't want to walk this guy? [03:24] Ura     How did you know? [03:26] And     Of course I knew. [03:27] And     How many years have I been     catching your pitches? [03:33] Fuj     What's this? [03:34] Fuj     Don't tell me they actually     want to take this guy on... [03:44] Fuj     What?! [03:46] Ump     Play! [03:47] Dai     They're not going to walk him? [03:49] Tam     Nice. I like your style. [03:52] Fuj     Hey! Shouldn't you stop them, Tashiro? [03:55] Tas     Maybe I should, [03:57] Tas     but I've given Andy the final say     when it comes to judgment calls. [04:01] Tas     This battery must have some kind of plan. [04:06] (Flashback) Ura     Wanting to take him on     isn't an ego thing. [04:12] (Flashback) Ura     If the score was 0-0,     or we were in the lead, [04:15] (Flashback) Ura     I'd walk him without a second thought. [04:19] Ump     Foul! [04:21] Ura     But right now, we're two runs behind. [04:25] Ura     We've only got two more chances to attack. [04:28] Ura     Up to now, this ace who plays cleanup [04:30] Ura     hasn't given up a hit,     let alone a chance to score. [04:34] Ura     In order to get our team into     the counterattacking mindset, [04:37] Ura     we need to crush our opponent's ace. [04:42] Ump     Strike two! [04:44] Ura     And if we shut them out this inning after     the chances they've had, they'll be deflated. [04:50] Ura     It'll reverse the flow of the game. [04:52] Ura     I'll shut him down here [04:55] Ura     and give us the momentum! [04:58] ---     Got him! [05:02] And     Right field! SIGN    Right fielder SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [05:05] Tam     Center, center! [05:14] Tab     Go home! [05:16] Hik     What are you doing, Mutsuko-chan?! [05:17] Sak     No! [05:19] Sak     But why? [05:20] Naka     Third run! [05:24] Tab     Yeah! Good job, Tamaki! [05:27] Naka     Sweet! A double! [05:29] Ura     That moron. We had it in the bag. [05:32] Ura     What the hell was she playing at?! [05:35] Hik     What happened, Mutsuko-chan? [05:36] Hik     You were right underneath the ball. [05:39] Sak     I heard someone shout "center." SIGN    Center SIGN    Satou Hikaru [05:43] Sak     I thought that meant you were coming for it. [05:47] Hik     Katsumata-kun, did you shout "center"? [05:51] Kat     No, I didn't. [05:53] Gramp     That girl fell for his fake-out. [05:56] Gran     Fake-out? [05:58] Gramp     The bench and the umpire     were too far away to hear it, [06:02] Gramp     but the person who tricked her      by calling "center"... [06:06] Gramp     was the runner who just batted. [06:09] Gram     Is such a cheap trick even legal? [06:12] Gramp     I don't like it, [06:14] Gramp     but it's a simple error     that wouldn't have happened [06:16] Gramp     if she'd realized it wasn't     a teammate shouting. [06:19] Kom     Damn it. Tamaki used that trick again. [06:23] Coa     I left it up to the battery,     but in the end, it all went wrong. [06:30] Coa     That extra run at this stage     of the game has really hurt us. SIGN    Nagai SIGN    Kishimoto [06:38] Kid     Well, look at that. I told you so. [06:40] Kid     That's what happens when you put     a complete beginner out on the field. SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [06:50] Ump     Play! [06:54] And     Snap out of it, Urabe. [06:56] And     That last run was a real punch     to the gut, but it's not over yet! [07:01] And     Why are you throwing     such a halfhearted pitch?! [07:06] Tam     Sweet! It got through! [07:11] Tam     What?! [07:14] Ump     Out! [07:22] And     We only gave up one run. [07:30] Ura     What the hell were you doing out there?! [07:32] Ura     How could you miss such an easy fly?! [07:35] Ura     I pushed for you to start because     I believed in your abilities, [07:38] Ura     and you repay me by wrecking this game     for us by doing everything half-assed?! [07:43] Sak     I-It wasn't like that! [07:45] Sak     I went for it, but then,     someone yelled "center"... [07:48] Fuj     Cool it, Urabe! [07:50] Ura     Stop making excuses! [07:52] Ura     Anyone can tell by just looking at you     that you're not giving your best out there! [07:55] Ura     You're holding back cause you feel bad for     Nagai or something like that, aren't you?! SIGN    Takahashi [08:02] Ura     If you take someone's spot, [08:04] Ura     it's your responsibility to play     at least as well as they would have! [08:08] Ura     You owe it to the player whose spot     you took to give it all you've got! [08:14] Ura     Shigeno and Satou are     giving everything out there! [08:17] Ura     There's nothing worse than a talented player     refusing to live up to their potential! [08:24] And     That's enough, Urabe. [08:26] Ura     Damn it! [08:30] Hik     I think the person who shouted     "center" was on the other team. [08:34] Hik     I'll go tell him they tricked you,     and it wasn't because of a lack of effort. [08:38] Sak     No. It's fine. [08:41] Both     Huh? [08:44] Ann     Bottom of the sixth. [08:46] Ann     Dolphins at the plate. [08:48] Ann     Batting eighth, second     baseman, Katsumata-kun. [09:01] Ump     Out. [09:04] Kom     That insurance run we got     has made all the difference. [09:09] Kom     If we hadn't scored when     Tamaki was at the plate as cleanup, [09:13] Kom     our ace up there on the mound     would be down in the dumps right now. [09:18] Tam     One down, one down! [09:20] Ann     Batting ninth, right fielder, [09:22] Ann     Sakura-san. [09:24] (Flashback) Ura     I need to win two more games     so we can play the Touto Boys! [09:28] (Flashback) Ura     And I can't do it without you guys helping me. [09:46] Ump     Strike! [09:48] Sak     I wasn't taking this seriously. [09:50] Sak     Please don't pick me. [09:54] (Flashback) Coa     Batting ninth, right field, Sakura. [09:57] (Flashback) Nag     I've... been benched? [09:59] Sak     Urabe-kun was right. [10:02] Sak     I was feeling guilty about     what happened to Nagai-kun. [10:06] (Flashback) Ura     Put Sakura into the starting     lineup as an outfielder. [10:09] (Flashback) Ura     I think she should be near the     top of the batting order as well. [10:12] Sak     Urabe-kun really believed in my abilities     and stuck his neck out for me, [10:17] Sak     and yet, I completely     disregarded his feelings. [10:21] Sak     No... [10:23] Sak     I disregarded everyone's feelings when     they've all been trying so hard to win. [10:32] Sak     I... [10:34] Sak     I only cared about myself! [10:40] Hik     She did it! [10:41] Hik     Keep running, Mutsuko-chan! [10:47] Dai     She's fast! [10:49] Dai     I didn't realize she could run that fast! [10:54] Kis     All right! A triple! [10:56] Fuj     She broke his no-hit, no-run game! [10:59] Ari     Nice batting, Sakura! [11:06] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura-kun. [11:10] Dai     That's right. This is where     we start to fight back! [11:14] Ump     Play. [11:16] And     To think Sakura would be the first to     hit that slow ball to the opposite side... [11:21] Ura     See? I told you she had skills. [11:25] Ura     We're three runs behind. All we can do     is hit and hope a chance comes our way. [11:30] Kom     We're three runs ahead. [11:32] Kom     You can let the runner on third score,     but make sure you secure an out. [11:36] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Kimura [11:39] Tas     This is his third time up.     He should have got his eye in by now. [11:44] Tas     Not to mention... [11:45] Kim     If the fielders drop their center of gravity     during his windup, it's a fastball. [11:50] Kim     If they don't... [11:51] Kim     ...it's a slow ball! [11:54] Hik     Yeah! [11:55] Fuj     All right! [11:56] Fuj     It found the gap! [12:00] Fuj     Awesome! We clawed back a run. 3-1! [12:04] Gra     Great! [12:09] Fuj     Kimura got a clean hit there. [12:12] Tas     Yeah, at this stage, Daigo's way of telling     which pitch is coming is really paying off! [12:17] Ann     Batting second, left fielder, Shigeno-kun. [12:21] Ump     Play! [12:22] Ura     Keep us running, Shigeno! SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [12:37] Dai     To be totally honest, they got that last run     because my catching went to pot. [12:45] ---     Strike. [12:48] Hik     Daigo-kun! You can do it! [12:49] Dai     Two more runs. [12:50] Dai     If I keep us alive long enough for     Hikaru to get to the plate again... [12:55] Dai     The best way to get myself on base is... [13:00] Dai     There! [13:02] Dai     I have to aim at the least-defended place     during their Eephus shift! [13:09] Tas     A push bunt! [13:18] Ump     Safe! [13:19] Fuj     All right! [13:20] Hik     Nice bunt! [13:21] Ari     One out, runners on first and second! [13:23] Tam     Damn it. [13:26] Kom     They've discovered the Eephus     shift's biggest weak spot. [13:30] Tas     Most people in that situation would have     wanted to swing big, so well done, Daigo. [13:35] Fuj     Yeah. It's also not easy to get a solid     bunt like that from a ball that slow. [13:40] Mut     Nah, Shigeno-kun's been practicing his     bunts after reviewing the first-round game. [13:47] Mut     I think he was confident he could do it. [13:50] Eik     Well done! [13:51] Eik     Nice aim, Daigo! [13:53] Dai     Huh? [13:54] Eig     Oh, fiddlesticks! [13:56] Dai     Oh, Gramps! Grandma! [13:58] Dai     You've been here watching? [14:00] Momo     It's no good hiding your face now. [14:04] Dai     Why are you all the way over there? [14:08] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe-kun. [14:12] Tas     Watch the fielders and     if it's a slow ball, run. [14:16] Kom     Their batters are gaining in confidence. [14:20] Kom     Have they figured out     which pitch is coming? [14:23] Kom     No, if they had, the runner on first     would've started running much earlier. [14:32] Ump     Strike! [14:35] Kis     All right! A perfect double steal! [14:39] Kom     Time out! [14:40] Tas     All right, one more hit and we're tied. [14:43] Fuj     So, Tashiro, why didn't you get Kimura     to steal when Daigo was batting? [14:50] Tas     I didn't want the other team to realize [14:52] Tas     that we'd figured out their pitching     pattern by stealing bases so easily. [14:56] Tas     I was waiting for a real opportunity     like this one to come along. [14:59] Fuj     Seriously?! [15:01] Fuj     Wow. You're like a real strategist. [15:03] Tas     I bet they'll try something     to counter us now. [15:07] Tam     What? [15:08] Tam     They know what type of pitch is coming? [15:10] Kom     Yeah, the runners are looking at the     fielders to decide whether to steal or not. [15:15] Guy     Huh? [15:16] Kom     You guys are setting yourselves     for the fastball too early. [15:21] Kom     Use your slow-ball stance     until the very last moment. [15:24] All     Yes, sir! [15:26] Kom     And you two in the battery: our     opponent's getting used to your slow balls. [15:30] Kom     Use them as setup pitches,     and finish them off with fastballs. [15:33] Tam     Yes, sir. [15:37] Tam     Manager? [15:39] Tam     One hit and they're tied, and they have     the meat of the order coming up. [15:42] Tam     Is this really enough? [15:45] Kom     What are you trying to say? [15:47] Tam     Can't I use the secret weapon? [15:55] Tam     We're in a corner here. They're used     to our slow balls and half-speed balls. [15:59] Tam     If we don't do more, we risk losing. [16:02] Tam     Please let me use the secret weapon! [16:15] Tas     One hit and we're tied.      I'm counting on you, Urabe. [16:19] Ump     Play. [16:24] Ump     Ball. [16:36] Fuj     Ack! So close! [16:40] (Flashback) Kom     Definitely not! Don't forget     about your hip injury! [16:44] (Flashback) Kom     We got this far after switching to this     pitching style so it can heal properly. [16:50] (Flashback) Kom     If you pitch in a way that puts strain on     your hip, we'll be back to square one. [16:55] (Flashback) Kom     You may be tall, but the muscles holding     your body up are still that of a kid. [17:01] (Flashback) Kom     Think about your future baseball career. [17:04] Tam     His timing's getting better. [17:06] Tam     If I get the location wrong, he'll hit it. [17:11] Ump     Ball! [17:17] Ump     Ball! [17:22] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [17:25] Tas     All right! Bases loaded! [17:27] Fuj     Now, it's between him and Satou! [17:29] Mut     Good luck, Hikaru-kun! [17:31] Ann     Batting fourth, center fielder, Satou-kun. [17:37] Ump     Ball! [17:39] Ump     Ball! [17:41] Ump     Three balls. No strikes! [17:45] Fuj     He might force in the runner here! [17:46] Fuj     Stay sharp! [17:51] Kom     Tamaki! [17:53] Kom     Only for this inning! [17:55] Kom     I'm only allowing you to do it this inning! [17:57] Kom     Crush this cleanup! [18:01] Dai     "Allowing"? [18:03] Dai     What does he mean by that? [18:05] Ura     Don't tell me he has     something else up his sleeve. [18:09] Tam     Thank you... Manager... [18:13] Tam     If I can use this... [18:16] Tam     I will definitely win this game! [18:24] Ump     Strike! [18:27] Fuj     You've gotta be kidding me... [18:30] Fuj     Are you telling me he's had a pitch     like that in reserve all this time?! [18:35] Dai     Why has he waited till     now to throw that pitch? [18:40] Kom     Tamaki's max speed is     115 kilometers per hour. [18:43] Kom     The only grade schoolers who can     hit it are Touto Boys' players. [18:48] Tam     If I think about the future, [18:51] Tam     I can understand the need to hold back now. [18:55] Tam     I don't like being underhanded, but in order     to win, I'll do whatever it takes. [19:00] Tam     But all this time, I've wanted to steamroll     our opponents with my true strength! [19:06] Tam     That's what I'll do to     this batter, and then... [19:15] Kom     No way... [19:27] Fuj     It's outta here! [19:29] Fuj     We've taken the lead with a grand slam! [19:32] Ura     Is this guy for real? [19:34] Dai     Amazing! That was amazing, Hikaru! [19:37] Dai     You're a baseball genius! [19:40] Hik     Oh, come on, don't exaggerate. [19:42] Dai     No, I mean it. [19:45] Hik     It's just that, in Gunma, [19:47] Hik     the only way I could practice was     to hit fastballs at the batting center. [19:54] Hik     Maybe I timed that fastball because it was     randomly like the ones I'm used to hitting. [20:00] Kom     Don't worry about it.     That was just a bad match-up. [20:05] Kom     Chin up. It's not over yet. [20:10] Tam     Yes, sir. SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [20:34] Ump     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    Nijigaoka SIGN    Mifune [20:38] Ump     That's game. [20:47] Ump     Bow! [20:48] All     Thank you! [20:52] Kom     That was a nice game, Tashiro-kun. [20:54] Kom     Thank you. [20:56] Tas     No, the honor was all ours. [20:58] Tas     Thank you very much. [20:59] Kom     Good luck in your next game. [21:02] Dai     Um, Mr. Manager? [21:05] Kom     What is it? [21:06] Dai     How come your pitcher didn't pitch     seriously until the very end? [21:13] Kom     He wasn't holding back,     if that's what you're thinking. [21:17] Kom     It's just... [21:18] Tam     Manager, let me tell them. [21:23] Tam     I've got a hip injury. [21:26] Tam     Coach and I decided on that pitching style     so I don't put unnecessary strain on it [21:31] Tam     until it's fully healed. [21:34] Tam     Since I can't pitch at full speed, [21:37] Tam     I've done whatever it takes to win. [21:40] Tam     Sorry about earlier. [21:41] Mut     Huh? [21:43] Mut     No, that was... [21:46] Tam     However, that self-imposed     ban was lifted in the sixth. [21:50] Tam     Since that ball was hit all the way     to the stands, I've got no regrets. [21:55] Hik     Right. [21:59] Hik     Wait! [22:02] Hik     When your injury's healed up,      let's play again for real! [22:07] Tam     Sure. [22:08] Tam     I definitely won't lose a rematch. [22:11] Dai     Neither will we. [22:12] Ura     It's a promise, then! [22:21] Dai     Let's play each other again someday! [24:00] Dai     In the third-round match, Nagai     replaces Sakura in the starting lineup. [24:04] Dai     He's really fired up! [24:06] Dai     I can't lag behind, either! [24:08] Dai     Let's do this, Hikaru! Let's win this one,      too, and advance to the quarterfinals! [24:13] Dai     Then, we'll finally get to     see the monstrous team [24:17] Dai     known as the Touto Boys,     that Urabe wants to beat. SIGN    I Don't Want to Lose [24:20] Dai     Next time: "I Don't Want to Lose"! [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E17 - I Don't Want to Lose 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.) [00:01] Tas     Good work, team! SIGN    I Don't Want to Lose [00:03] Tas     It was a close battle, but you pulled through. [00:06] Tas     Getting into the third round     is an amazing feat! [00:10] Tas     It'd be nice if we could savor     this victory for a little longer, SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [00:13] Tas     but our third-round match     starts right after lunch. [00:17] Tas     Make sure you're ready for it! [00:18] All     Yes, sir! [00:20] Dai     Manager, who are we playing     in our third-round game? [00:24] Tas     Whoever wins out of the Hongou Sharks     and the Shimizu Iron Boys. [00:27] Ura     Do we have any data on either of them? [00:31] Tas     Nope! SIGN    Suzuki Andy SIGN    Urabe Hayato [00:33] And     I think it's reasonable to     assume the Sharks will win. [00:36] Ura     Yeah. [00:37] Sak     You know of them? [00:39] Ura     We heard the name back     when we were in Touto. [00:41] And     They tend to finish in     the top four every year. [00:47] Tas     They started their second-round game     the same time we did, over on Field B. [00:50] Tas     They might still be playing. [00:52] Fuj     Guess we can go over and     see them in action, then. [00:54] All     Yeah! [00:58] Gramp     Daigo! [01:02] Dai     Gramps! Grandma! [01:04] Dai     Thanks for coming to watch me play. [01:06] Gramp     You were pretty good out there! [01:08] Gram     You played well, Dai-chan! [01:10] Dai     Y-You think so? [01:13] Gramp     We can't stay for your     afternoon game, but go get 'em. [01:16] Gramp     Remember, the catcher is     the linchpin of the team! [01:18] Gram     Do your best. [01:20] Dai     I will! SIGN    Hongou SIGN    Shimizu [03:02] Tas     11–0. They called the game in the fifth... [03:06] Tas     Due to the consecutive pitching     restrictions, we won't face that pitcher, [03:10] Tas     but their offense will be a handful. SIGN    Satou Hikaru [03:13] Dai     They were really good. [03:15] Dai     I don't think they'd hit     Hikaru's pitches so easily, though. [03:18] Ura     Manager, who's our starting catcher     going to be in our next game? [03:24] Tas     Good question. [03:26] Tas     How's your leg holding up, Andy? [03:28] Tas     We didn't get you batting last game,     but running would be difficult, wouldn't it? [03:33] Andy     Yeah, probably. [03:34] Ura     Given our situation,     we shouldn't care about base running. [03:37] Ura     We now know Shigeno isn't ready to start, [03:40] Ura     so you're our only hope. [03:42] And     That's all well and good, Urabe,     but if my injury flares up again, [03:46] And     I won't be able to turn out against the     Touto Boys next week even if we win today. [03:52] And     Satou will be our starting pitcher. [03:54] And     His catcher should be     someone he works best with. [04:01] Tas     I agree. [04:03] Tas     We'll go with Satou and Shigeno     as our battery in the third round. [04:07] Tas     I'm counting on you, Daigo! [04:09] Dai     Yes, sir! SIGN    Ariyoshi [04:10] Ari     If we win the next game,     we're in the quarterfinals! [04:13] Matsu     Hey, we're pretty amazing, aren't we? SIGN    Nagai [04:14] Kish     Maybe we should start     bragging to our friends. [04:18] Tas     All right, team, start warming up! [04:21] Kids     Yes, sir! [04:25] Nag     Um, Manager? [04:27] Tas     Hm? [04:28] Nag     Can I... have a word? [04:33] Nag     You said you'd make sure     I got some game time. [04:37] Nag     I didn't get to play at all in the last game. [04:40] Tas     I'm really sorry. [04:41] Tas     There wasn't a good time to swap you in. [04:44] Nag     But... [04:45] Tas     I do intend on starting you out in     right field in our next game, though. [04:50] Tas     I'm counting on you, Nagai. [04:52] Nag     Ah, yes, sir! [04:56] Fuj     Hey, is that a good idea? [04:58] Tas     Sure. [05:00] Tas     It's not like I'm putting him in out of pity. [05:03] Tas     The Sharks have a strong offense,     and when it comes to defending the outfield, [05:06] Tas     I actually have more faith in Nagai. [05:09] Tas     He never stopped putting in      the hours in training, either. [05:13] Tas     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura. [05:15] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Kimura [05:15] Kim     Yes, sir! [05:16] Tas     Batting second, catcher, Shigeno. [05:18] Dai     Yes, sir! [05:19] Tas     Batting third, left field, Urabe. [05:20] Ura     Yes, sir. [05:21] Tas     Batting fourth, pitcher, Satou. [05:23] Sat     Yes, sir! [05:24] Tas     Batting fifth, third base, Ariyoshi. [05:25] Are     Yes, sir! SIGN    Center field SIGN    Kishimoto [05:26] Tas     Batting sixth, center field, Kishimoto. [05:28] Iwa     Yes, sir! SIGN    Second base SIGN    Katsumata SIGN    First base SIGN    Matsubara [05:29] Tas     Batting seventh, first base, Matsubara. [05:31] Matsu     Yes, sir! [05:32] Tas     Batting eighth, second base, Katsumata. [05:34] Katsu     Yes, sir! [05:35] Tas     Batting ninth, right field, Nagai. [05:38] Nag     Yes, sir! SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko SIGN    Tsuburaya SIGN    Takahashi [05:39] Tas     Sakura, Andy, Takahashi, and Tsuburaya     make up our bench. [05:42] Tas     That's everything. [05:43] Are     Looks like you got in, Nagai. [05:45] Katsu     Awesome! [05:47] Nag     That's where real skills get you. Skills. [05:50] Sak     Huh? [05:52] Tas     Okay, fly balls coming up! [05:55] Tas     Center field! [05:57] Iwa     Got it! [05:59] Nag     Nice catch! [06:01] Nag     Just wait and see. [06:03] Nag     I'll show you that I'm way better     than that beginner, Sakura! [06:07] Tas     Next up, right field! [06:11] Nag     Got it, got it. [06:16] Tas     What are you doing?! [06:18] Tas     You didn't need to roll to get that hit! [06:20] Tas     Just catch it normally! [06:22] Nag     S-Sorry! [06:25] Nag     Nice ball! [06:29] Nag     His pitches are lively enough. [06:30] Nag     I just have to make sure     I call a good game. [06:33] Nag     I need to make sure my framing     doesn't go to pot like last time, too. [06:41] Mom     Shouta! [06:45] Nag     Oh, you made it! [06:46] Dad     Yup. [06:47] Dad     I'm glad we got here in time. [06:49] Mom     You won your second-round match!      That's amazing! [06:52] Nag     Y-Yeah... [06:53] Dad     We're rooting for you,     so bring your A-game, son! [06:56] Mom     Give it all you've got. [06:57] Nag     I will! [07:02] Ura     Those are pretty fast, but not     so fast that we can't hit 'em. [07:05] And     Yeah. [07:06] And     Guess the guy who pitched in     their last game is their ace. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Hongou [07:13] All     Play ball! [07:14] Are     Get 'em, Kimura! [07:16] Nag     Make sure you get on base! [07:21] Ump     Ball. [07:23] Ump     Ball. [07:25] Ump     Strike! [07:27] Ump     Ball. [07:28] Ump     Ball. [07:29] Ump     Ball four. [07:35] Sak     Go, Shigeno-kun! [07:40] Ump     Ball. [07:42] Dai     Looks like their pitcher isn't warmed up yet. [07:44] Dai     We need to score runs     before he finds his feet. [07:53] Ump     Out! [07:56] A     Yeah! [07:57] Fuj     Nice bunt! [07:59] Ura     Yeah! [08:04] Ura     After that walk, we have a runner     on second without getting a hit. [08:07] Ura     Which means, what he wants most of all is... [08:10] Ura     ...strikes! [08:16] Ump     Safe! [08:17] Ura     All right! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Hongou [08:27] Dai     We can't give this lineup any easy pitches. [08:30] Dai     Throw some low outside pitches.     Let's be meticulous with our aim. [08:39] Ump     Ball. [08:44] Dai     Here, okay? [08:51] Ump     Ball two! [08:56] Dai     Are you okay? [08:57] Dai     We can't let the count get any worse. [09:01] Hik     High and inside... in the strike zone! [09:12] Dai     What's wrong, Hikaru? [09:13] Dai     Aren't you feeling it today? [09:17] Ump     Ball! [09:19] Ump     Ball! [09:20] Ump     Ball! [09:22] Ump     Ball four! [09:24] Fuj     Hey, now. I thought Satou had     sorted out his control issues. [09:29] Tas     I thought so, too. [09:31] Dai     No outs, runners on first and second. [09:33] Dai     This is bad. [09:35] Dai     Maybe my framing's bad? [09:37] Dai     Or maybe... [09:38] Hik     Huh? This is weird. [09:43] Dai     Time out, please! [09:47] Hik     I can go straight down the middle? [09:49] Hik     Yeah. [09:50] Hik     You're holding back your arm because     you're too worried about control. [09:55] Hik     So you don't have to worry     about where to throw it anymore. [09:58] Hik     Just throw the ball as hard as     you can, right down the middle! [10:01] Hik     With your speed, they won't hit you     even if we do that. [10:06] Hik     Okay. Got it. [10:13] Ump     Play! [10:14] Dai     That's right. [10:15] Dai     What good am I as his catcher     if I don't believe in Hikaru's pitches? [10:25] Ump     Strike! [10:26] Kid     So fast... [10:28] Dai     Nice ball! [10:33] Ump     Strike two! [10:35] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [10:37] Ump     Strike! Out! [10:39] Ump     Strike! Out! [10:41] Fuj     Yeah! [10:42] Dai     Nice pitching. [10:44] Hik     Thanks! [10:50] Tas     All right! One out, runners     on first and second! [10:52] Tas     We've got another chance to score. [10:59] Sak     Get us a run, Katsumata-kun! [11:02] Nag     You're having fun just cheering? [11:05] Nag     Well, cheerleading's not for me. [11:07] Nag     I practiced with my sights     set on actually playing. [11:11] Kid     First! [11:16] Nag     Two outs, runner on second and third. [11:19] Mom     Good luck! [11:20] Dad     Now's your chance! [11:22] Nag     I'm so gonna hit this! [11:25] Ump     Strike! [11:28] Ump     Foul! [11:30] Dai     Hit it, Nagai! [11:32] Hik     Get those runners home! [11:37] Ump     Strike! Out! [11:51] Nai     I-I'll definitely get a hit next time! [11:53] Nai     I won't let you beat me! [11:56] Sak     Excuse me? [11:57] Sak     What's his problem? [12:09] Ump     Strike! [12:10] Tas     Looking good! [12:11] Fuj     He's settled into his groove. [12:13] Sak     Nice pitching! [12:15] (Flashback) Sak     Must have been kinda boring sitting     on the sidelines the whole game, huh? [12:19] (Flashback) Mut     Oh, n-no, it wasn't. Just cheering     everyone on was a lot of fun for me. [12:24] Ump     Strike! [12:26] Sak     In the beginning, I really meant that. [12:29] Sak     But seeing Shigeno-kun and     the guys having so much fun, [12:33] Sak     the baseball-mad side of me     wanted to be out there. [12:36] Sak     But then... [12:37] (Flashback) Ura     There's nothing worse than a talented player     refusing to live up to their potential! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Hongou [12:53] Ump     Strike! [12:54] Fuj     Looks like their pitcher's found     his rhythm since the third inning. [12:58] Tas     Yeah. [12:59] Tas     Even though we're leading by one, I wouldn't     mind getting an insurance run soon. [13:04] Nag     Just give me another chance. [13:08] Kid     All right! [13:10] Ump     Out! [13:13] Nag     What was that about?!     You need to fight him off more! [13:15] Are     Uh, yeah... [13:16] Are     Sorry, dude. [13:17] Moto     What's Nagai's problem? [13:20] Katsu     Dunno. [13:22] Katsu     Probably worried he'll lose his spot     again if he doesn't produce the goods. [13:26] Katsu     Yeah, guess so. [13:28] Mom     Jeez, I hit that traffic jam     at just the wrong time! [13:32] Mom     Where's Daigo and the guys? [13:34] Mom     Huh? [13:37] Mom     Komori! [13:41] Kom     The Dolphins should be over on Field C. [13:44] Mom     Thank you! [13:45] Kom     Have you only just got here, Shimizu-san? [13:47] Kom     Oh, sorry! [13:50] Mom     Don't sweat it. [13:51] Mom     You've always known us as Shimizu Kaoru     and Honda Goro, ever since we were kids. [13:57] Kom     Yeah. [13:59] Kom     I feel like I've been chasing     that ball since the moment [14:03] Kom     I joined the Dolphins     with you and Honda-kun. [14:06] Kom     Even now, I can't escape the lure of     baseball, so I'm managing a junior team. [14:12] Mom     I had no idea you were managing a rival team. [14:15] Mom     In fact, I wanted to thank you     for all you did for Izumi, [14:18] Mom     back when you managed the Dolphins. [14:20] Kom     That's not necessary. [14:22] Kom     We did everything we could to prepare     ourselves for a battle with my old team. [14:26] Kom     The Dolphins sure were strong! [14:28] Mom     Really? [14:29] Kom     Daigo-kun's going to be one     heck of a player someday. [14:32] Kom     Toshiya-kun's son also has a lot of talent. [14:38] Kom     They're kids who've inherited the talent     of their Major League parents. [14:43] Kom     Won't be long before they make     their own mark on the game. [14:48] Kom     Here it is. Field C. [14:50] Mom     Oh, good! [14:52] Mom     Thank you. [14:53] Kom     It's okay. [14:54] Kom     Please send my regards to     Honda-kun in Taiwan, as well. [14:57] Mom     I'll tell him you said hello. [15:00] Kom     "The kids who've inherited the talent," huh? [15:07] Kom     Daigo-kun and his friends aren't     the only ones with talent, though. [15:21] Fuj     All right! [15:22] Fuj     No outs, runners on second     and third. Here's our chance! [15:25] Nag     I-It's here! I really did get another chance! [15:28] Nag     All right! [15:30] Tas     I really want that run on the board. [15:32] Tas     Which means... [15:34] Tas     Sakura will be pinch-hitting for Nagai. [15:47] Nag     Bah! [15:49] Sak     I promise I'll hit it! [15:52] Sak     For your sake, too... [15:55] Sak     Because I don't want to lose. [15:56] Sak     Because I want to play the     next match with everyone. [16:00] Sak     Because I'm a member of the Dolphins! [16:11] Dai     Go, Sakura! [16:12] Hik     Mutsuko-chan! Fight! [16:16] Ump     Strike! [16:18] Nag     Damn it. What the hell do you     mean, for my sake, too? [16:21] Nag     I'll get my own hits, thank you very much! [16:24] Ump     Ball. [16:25] Tas     Well done! [16:26] Tas     Stay sharp! [16:27] Fuj     You can hit this! [16:29] Nag     The next chance I get, I'm really gonna... [16:33] Nag     So come on! [16:37] Nag     Hit it, Sakura! [16:56] All     Yeah! [16:59] Nag     Damn it! How can she hit it like that?! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Hongou [17:09] Ump     Strike! Out! [17:11] Ump     That's game. [17:12] Kids     We won! [17:14] Tas     We won... [17:15] Tas     We won again! [17:17] Fuj     We're in the quarterfinals! [17:25] Boy     Hello? Mayumura here. [17:27] Guy     Hey, where are you?     The game's about to start. [17:30] Boy     Yes, I'll be right there. [17:34] Boy     He shut out the Sharks' offense,     giving up only two hits. [17:37] Boy     Just who is that kid with the glasses? [17:41] Tas     You guys were something else. [17:44] Tas     But I have to say, Satou was the real MVP. [17:46] Tas     You only gave them two walks and     two singles. That's some fine pitching! [17:50] Hik     Nah, it's Daigo-kun who     deserves all the plaudits. [17:54] Hik     He stayed focused to the end and caught     every single ball with proper framing. [17:59] Tas     Of course! [18:00] Tas     You did a great job, too, Daigo! [18:04] And     Looks like we're finally     gonna play the Touto Boys. [18:07] Ura     Yeah. [18:08] Ura     Honestly, Satou's homer and his sickening     baseball instincts get my back up. [18:13] Mut     You guys were really amazing out there. [18:13] Ura     But if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have     made it to the quarterfinals so easily. [18:16] ---     You weren't too bad, Daigo-kun. [18:19] Ura     Our dream of beating the Touto Boys isn't— [18:23] Ura     Wait, that's... [18:27] And     Hey, where are you going? [18:29] Ura     Toilet. [18:29] Ura     I'll be right back. [18:33] Mom     Daigo! Congratulations! [18:37] Mom     I can't believe you won two games     in one day! That is so amazing! [18:39] Dai     Ack! Let go! [18:41] Mom     Why? I'm praising you! [18:43] Daiu     Let go of me! [18:45] Daiu     Besides, I didn't do anything! [18:47] Mom     Huh? [18:48] Dai     I got switched out in the     middle of the first game, [18:51] Dai     and in this game, Hikaru just threw      balls that were easy for me to catch. [18:56] Dai     Our team won, but all I did was     add to my list of things to improve. [19:01] Mom     Wow, what a selfless child! [19:04] Mom     He must have wonderful parents! [19:08] Tas     Please get everyone together     and head home without me. [19:10] Fuj     What? [19:11] Fuj     Are you going scouting?     Maybe we should all come— [19:13] Tas     No. Touto's on a whole other level. [19:17] Tas     If they see them play,     our kids will lose hope. [19:20] Fuj     I see. I hear you. [19:23] Ura     Mayumura! [19:27] Mai     Oh, it's you. [19:29] Mai     I forget your name... [19:31] Mai     Andy, isn't it? [19:33] Ura     No, it isn't! I'm Urabe. Urabe! [19:35] Mai     Urabe? Oh, yeah, so it is. [19:38] Mai     Part of that weak battery that ran away     and joined the Dolphins in fifth grade. [19:43] Ura     I-I didn't run away! [19:46] Mai     Well, that's what everyone on the team said. [19:48] Ura     That's crap and you know it! [19:49] Ura     Andy and I joined the Dolphins     so we could crush you guys. [19:54] Mai     So that makes you the Dolphins' ace, right? [19:57] Ura     You better believe it! [19:58] Mai     That's pretty impressive. [20:00] Mai     So Specs, who threw monster fastballs     in that last game, is your relief pitcher? [20:05] Mai     You're telling me you're     a better pitcher than him? [20:09] Ura     W-Well... [20:11] Ura     Whatever. That kid in the glasses is     a rookie who only just started playing. [20:15] Mai     He's... a rookie? [20:17] Tas     Urabe! What are you doing over here? [20:20] Ura     U-Uh, nothing. [20:22] Mai     Oh, right. I can't stick around. [20:24] Mai     I've got a game to get to. [20:27] Mai     If we win, we'll be playing the Dolphins. [20:29] Mai     Guess that means you'll be rooting for us. [20:32] Ura     H-Hey, Mayumura! Wait! [20:35] Ura     Aren't you Touto's ace? [20:37] Ura     Why are you wearing the number two jersey? [20:42] Mai     Because I'm the catcher, of course. [20:45] Mai     I'm not the pitcher. [20:49] Ura     Wh-What did he say? [20:53] Kid     Where the heck has Urabe got to? [20:56] Kid     Coach? [20:57] Kid     Has our manager gone to     check out the Touto Boys? [21:01] Kid     Maybe that's where Urabe went, too. [21:03] Fuj     U-Uh, who knows? [21:05] And     I know. [21:07] And     He didn't want us to see them play,     because we'd lose all hope if we did, right? [21:10] Fuj     Beats me... [21:11] Hik     What? It's fine. We should go watch them! [21:14] Hik     We won't know until we see for ourselves. [21:16] Fuj     Uh, I don't know. [21:16] Hik     What do you all say? [21:17] Sak     Let's do it! [21:19] Sak     We don't lose anything by just spectating. [21:20] Dai     Let's go, Coach! [21:23] Dai     We've made it to the quarterfinals. [21:25] Dai     If we're going to freak out anyway, [21:27] Dai     it's better to do it before the game! [21:29] Dai     We need to throw everything at them! [21:31] Fuj     S-Sure... SIGN    Touto [21:45] Tas     So that's Touto's cleanup? [21:48] Tas     That's Mayumura Wataru, the son of     Major League player, Mayumura Ken. [21:53] Tas     Oh, there's Touto's ace. [22:00] Ura     Y-You've gotta be kidding. [22:08] Dai     Th-That girl... [22:17] Dai     That time in the cages... [22:19] Ura     She's Wataru's twin sister. [22:26] Ura     Mayumura Michiru. [24:01] Dai     So Mayumura Junior has a twin? [24:03] Dai     And she's their ace? [24:05] Dai     We've got to defeat those siblings     if we want to beat the Touto Boys. [24:09] Dai     Hold on a minute! Why's she in my house?! [24:13] Dai     This is my chance. SIGN    Resignation [24:16] Dai     No, wait, this is bad. SIGN    The Mayumura Siblings [24:19] Dai     Next time: "The Mayumura Siblings" [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E18 - The Mayumura Siblings 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.) [00:02] Dai     Our opponent in the quarterfinals is     the powerhouse that is Touto Boys. [00:07] Dai     And their ace on the mound is... [00:15] Ura     She's Wataru's twin sister. [00:21] Ura     Mayumura Michiru. [01:54] Izu     What? No way! SIGN    The Mayumura     Siblings [01:56] Izu     The Dolphins actually     made it to the quarterfinals? [02:01] Dai     Amazing, right? Aren't you impressed?! [02:03] Dai     Now that this Shigeno Junior is on the team, [02:07] Dai     the once weak Dolphin Army has     morphed into a baseball powerhouse! [02:11] Izu     Wow, that's awesome! [02:13] Izu     So did Hikaru-kun hit some     home runs and pitch shutouts? [02:17] Dai     How did you figure that out? [02:20] Izu     It was obvious. [02:22] Izu     You guys made it to the third round,     where the matches get a lot harder. [02:25] Izu     Which means there's no way     you contributed much. [02:29] Dai     How dare you! [02:30] Dai     I'll show you how much I've improved! [02:32] Dai     Let's take this outside! [02:34] Izu     Yawn. [02:35] Izu     No way. I'm too tired from     pitching a whole game. [02:38] Dai     You can't back out now! [02:39] Dai     I'll show you my     super-special sacrifice bunt! [02:42] Izu     Huh? Your what? [02:43] Mom     Daigo! [02:47] Mom     How many times have I told you not     to wear those filthy socks in the house?! [02:51] Mom     Get it through your head! [02:53] Mom     Put them in the washing machine     and go take a shower already! [02:59] Dai     Aye aye, sir... [03:00] Mom     Jeez, that kid... [03:02] Izu     Looks like the Dolphins won their games. [03:05] Izu     Did he contribute to their victories at all? [03:07] Mom     "Contribute"? [03:08] Mom     What are you talking about? [03:11] Mom     He's been playing a lot better than you think. [03:15] Izu     Really? [03:23] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? Mayumura? [03:25] (Flashback) Dai     You mean, that Mayumura? [03:28] Tas     That's right, Daigo. SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [03:29] Tas     The very same Mayumura Ken     who played in the majors, [03:31] Tas     just like your pop and Satou's father. [03:34] Fuj     There were a lot of amazing players     in the same grade as Mayumura, [03:37] Fuj     and they earned themselves the nickname,     "Mayumura's Golden Generation." [03:41] (Flashback) Fuj     By the way, Tashiro and I     were also in the same grade. [03:44] Mat     Really? So you two were part     of that golden generation? SIGN    Satou Hikaru SIGN    Ariyoshi SIGN    Matsubara [03:48] Are     You moron. [03:50] Are     Amateur players who happened to play in     the same era don't fall into that category. [03:55] (Flashback) Are     I'm not letting that slide. SIGN    Kimura SIGN    Kishimoto SIGN    Katsumata [03:58] Are     I'll have you know, we battled Mayumura     to see which of us would get to Nationals. SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [04:03] Fuj     And we gave them a pretty     good run for their money! [04:05] Fuj     The two of us and Shigeno Goro! [04:07] (Flashback) Dai     A-And his twins are     the Touto Boys' ace battery now? [04:13] (Flashback) Coa     Looks that way. [04:14] (Flashback) Coa     I didn't know Mayumura's kids     played for the Touto Boys... [04:17] (Flashback) Coa     until Urabe told me. SIGN    Urabe Hayato [04:20] Ura     Even I didn't know his sister     had become the ace, though. [04:27] (Flashback) Ura     Back when Andy and I played      for the Touto Boys, [04:29] (Flashback) Ura     Michiru wanted to be an outfielder. [04:31] (Flashback) Ura     It was her brother, Wataru, who wanted     to be a pitcher, and he was my main rival. [04:36] (Flashback) Ura     'Cause she's a girl, I never even     considered Michiru a threat. [04:40] (Flashback) Ura     I can't believe Wataru's now a catcher     and she's their pitcher. [04:47] (Flashback) Coa     Well, it's entirely possible he got injured. [04:51] (Flashback) Coa     Either way, Touto has built     the team around those two, [04:54] (Flashback) Coa     and they've shown that they're     a force to be reckoned with. [04:57] (Flashback) Coa     With the younger Mayumura playing cleanup,     their batting lineup is strong. [05:01] (Flashback) Coa     Their defense is iron-tight, too. [05:04] (Flashback) Coa     And then, there's their ace,     Mayumura Michiru, a lefty sidewinder. [05:11] (Flashback) Coa     The speed of her pitches, their movement,     and her control are all perfect. [05:14] (Flashback) Coa     I see no weaknesses in her game. [05:18] (Flashback) Coa     We've fought hard to get to this point,     but they're a cut above. [05:22] (Flashback) Coa     Let's chalk this up as a learning     experience and give it all we've got. [05:27] Dai     That's what our manager said, but... [05:32] Dai     If we're gonna do this, I want to win. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Mayumura Michiru [05:47] Wat     Working out again, Michiru? SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Mayumura Wataru [05:53] Wat     Haven't we been told we're too young     to handle the stress of weight machines? [05:58] Wat     Don't start doing things like this     just 'cause Dad's away right now. [06:02] Wat     I'll rat you out. [06:04] Mic     Then, maybe I should go tell Mom that     you've been using her expensive shampoo. [06:09] Wat     H-How do you know that?! [06:11] Wat     W-Well, anyway,     let's talk about our next game. [06:15] Mic     The Dolphins? [06:16] Mic     I don't think we need intel on them. [06:19] Wat     Any team that makes it to the     quarterfinals is there for a reason. [06:24] Wat     Theirs is him. [06:28] Wat     Satou Hikaru. [06:30] Wat     From what I've heard,     he's only just taken up baseball, [06:34] Wat     and he's only their number two pitcher. [06:36] Wat     But it looks like his pitches are     around the 120 kmph mark. [06:39] Mic     Oh? [06:40] Wat     And I also have it on good authority... [06:43] Wat     that the kid wearing      the mask is Shigeno Daigo. [06:46] Wat     This battery's made up of the kids of     former major league players. Just like ours. [06:53] Mic     Y-You mean, they're the sons of     Shigeno Goro and Satou Toshiya? [06:57] Wat     That's neither here nor there. [07:00] Wat     Anyway, I jotted down the data     of every batter in the notebook, [07:04] Wat     so make sure you look at it. [07:05] Mic     R-Right. [07:07] Wat     I don't know if the Dolphins will use     Satou or Urabe as their starting pitcher, [07:10] Wat     but we've got a number of ways     to counter Satou if they go with him. [07:15] Wat     Anyway, don't think "it's only      Regionals" and take it easy. [07:18] Wat     Do your homework. [07:20] Mic     Okay. [07:28] Mic     I don't believe it. [07:33] Mic     I can't get my head around the fact that     I'm going up against the son of Shigeno-san, [07:39] Mic     the pitcher I admire the most. [07:46] Mom     Hello. Urabe residence. [07:49] Mom     Hayato! [07:51] Mom     Manager Tashiro's on the phone for you. [07:58] Ura     Hello? [07:59] Coa     Ah, Urabe? [08:00] Coa     Sorry to call at this hour. [08:03] Ura     What's wrong? [08:04] Ura     Did something happen? [08:06] Coa     I've been thinking things over. [08:08] Coa     And I talked to Fujii about it, too... [08:11] Coa     Would you mind if we go with Satou     as the starting pitcher against Touto? [08:17] Ura     What?! [08:29] And     It's lunchtime. Too early in the day to     be looking like the world's about to end. SIGN    Suzuki Andy [08:34] And     If I had to guess why, [08:35] And     I'd say it's because you're a former ace     who's had his starting spot stolen by a rookie [08:39] And     for the upcoming big game. [08:40] Ura     You really beat about the bush, dontcha? [08:43] And     It sucks, but that's how it goes. [08:45] And     Manager thinks Satou's pitches     might be more effective against Touto. [08:51] And     If he starts to struggle, you'll have     to take over, whether you want to or not. [08:56] And     I'm on first base and batting fourth. [08:58] And     You're out in left field and batting third. [09:01] And     It doesn't change the fact     that we're taking on Touto. [09:05] Ura     "That's how it goes," huh? [09:09] Ura     So you also think Satou's better than me? [09:14] Ura     Of course you do. Not much I can do about it. [09:17] Ura     Well, whatever. [09:19] Ura     My main rival, Mayumura, has let     his sister take his spot as pitcher, too. [09:24] Ura     I really don't care anymore. [09:28] Sak     What? [09:29] Sak     Hikaru-kun's the starting pitcher? [09:31] Dai     Yeah. [09:32] Dai     I got a call from Manager Tashiro about it. [09:35] Dai     He said Hikaru would be our starting pitcher     for our quarterfinal game against Touto. [09:39] Dai     Which means I'm playing catcher. [09:41] Sak     Really? [09:42] Sak     That's great! [09:43] Dai     Yup! [09:44] Dai     All right! [09:45] Dai     I'll go to the cages after school and develop     a strategy to take down the Mayumuras. [09:49] Sak     Yeah! [09:50] Sak     Let's do it! [09:51] Dai     Wait, what? You're coming, too? [09:54] Sak     Yeah, why? Got a problem with that? SIGN    Mifune Batting Center SIGN    Fastballs [10:10] Dai     It's no good. [10:11] Sak     What's wrong? [10:14] Sak     You got solid hits about half the time. [10:16] Sak     You didn't do too bad in there. [10:18] Sak     And that's the speed     the girl in Touto pitches at. [10:22] Dai     It's not good enough. [10:23] Dai     According to Satou-san, [10:26] Dai     if you don't get at least 20 hits     out of 25 on the machine, [10:31] Dai     you won't get a decent hit in a real game. [10:34] Sak     Really? SIGN    Home Run SIGN    Home Run [10:38] Dai     The rhythm and the aim     is always consistent on a machine, [10:41] Dai     so if you can't hit them 100 percent     of the time, you've got no hope in a game. [10:45] Dai     And she's also a left-handed sidewinder.     She throws a pitch we've never seen before. [10:51] Dai     I can hit all the balls I want here,     but I don't know if it'll help any. [10:55] Sak     Well, it's better than     sitting around, doing nothing. [10:58] Sak     Hikaru-kun can't get here on weekdays,     so you can't practice catching, anyway. [11:15] Dai     Who's that? [11:16] Dai     Their hits sound really good. SIGN    Fastballs SIGN    For both batting positions [11:18] Txt     Right-handed pitcher SIGN    Home Run [11:25] Dai     A girl? [11:34] Dai     Huh?! M-Muh-M-Mayumura Michiru! [11:39] Dai     Touto Boys' ace! [11:53] Mic     Hold it! [11:54] Mic     Could you be Shigeno Daigo-kun? [12:00] Dai     U-Uh, yeah, I am. [12:04] Mic     I-It's so nice to meet you! [12:06] Mic     My name's Mayumura Michiru,     and I'm Touto Boys' pitcher! [12:15] Sak     Your turn again, Shigeno-kun. [12:16] ---     Huh? [12:17] Sak     Shigeno-kun? [12:26] Dai     S-Seriously? [12:27] Mic     Yeah, sure! [12:29] Mic     I mean, that's what you     want to practice, isn't it? [12:32] Dai     B-But... SIGN    Reception [12:38] Dai     I didn't realize he was here, too! [12:41] Wat     Well, well, if it isn't the Dolphins' catcher. [12:44] Mic     We got talking just now. [12:47] Mic     We're heading off to practice     at Shigeno-kun's house. [12:52] Wat     What are you talking about, Michiru? [12:55] Wat     Don't be stupid. We're going home. [12:57] Mic     I don't want to. You can go home by yourself. [13:01] Sak     Wh-What's going on?! [13:04] Sak     This is really weird. We're about     to play them in a tournament. [13:07] Sak     How did you end up in this crazy situation? [13:10] Dai     I know how strange it sounds, [13:12] Dai     but she said she'd let me practice     hitting her sidearm pitch. [13:17] Dai     I figured it was a great     opportunity, so I said okay. [13:22] Wat     Don't tell me Michiru's... [13:25] Mic     Let's go, then. [13:26] Mic     Shi-ge-no-kun! [13:27] Dai     R-Right... [13:29] Sak     "Sh-Shi-ge-no-kun"?! SIGN    Resignation [13:48] Mic     So this is your house, huh? [13:50] Mic     Wow! You even having a batting cage. [13:53] Shi     Y-Yeah. My older sister plays baseball, too. [13:57] Mic     Oh, really? [14:00] Shi     Yeah. So should we start off     with a game of catch? [14:02] Mic     Ah, sorry, but... [14:04] Mic     I'm dying for a drink. [14:06] Mic     Would it be okay if I got a glass of water? [14:09] Dai     Uh, sure. [14:14] Dai     Here. Barley tea okay? [14:16] Mic     Oh, yes, thank you. [14:22] Mic     What's that? [14:26] Dai     Oh, crap! That's... [14:29] Dai     Y-You know, we should really     get started once we've drunk this. [14:32] Dai     Or the sun will set before... [14:37] Mic     Oh, wow! SIGN    Shigeno Goro [14:38] Mic     It's Shigeno Goro! [14:42] Mic     Does that mean he's your dad? [14:45] Dai     U-Uh, yeah. [14:47] Dai     The cat's out of the bag now... [14:49] Mic     Oh, wow, that's amazing! [14:53] Mic     Oh, that plaque there is the Cy Young Award! [14:56] Mic     And that's a World Series ring! [15:02] Mic     Though, if my dad hadn't lost that game,     this ring would be in our house right now. [15:08] Dai     Uh, sorry about that. [15:10] Mic     Oh, I didn't mean it like that. [15:12] Sak     I don't believe that guy! [15:15] Sak     What an idiot! [15:17] Sak     How could he just ditch me     at the batting center, [15:19] Sak     and take a female adversary     back to his house?! [15:23] Mic     So Shigeno-kun, did you start playing     because you looked up to your dad? [15:28] Dai     Uh, yeah. [15:30] Mic     So why didn't you try becoming a pitcher? [15:33] Mic     Don't you play catcher for your team? [15:36] Dai     Yeah. [15:37] Dai     I don't have a very strong arm. [15:39] Mic     That's all? [15:40] Dai     What? [15:41] Mic     That's enough to make you     stop wanting to be a pitcher? [15:44] Mic     Sounds like you haven't tried very hard     to follow in your dad's footsteps. [15:49] Dai     Th-That's not true... [15:51] Mic     I think it is. [15:54] Mic     I reckon I look up to     Shigeno Goro more than you do. [16:02] Mic     Whoops, sorry about that. [16:03] Mic     I kinda did a real throw that time. [16:05] Wat     So this is his place. [16:06] Sak     Huh? [16:07] Wat     Sorry. [16:08] Wat     I didn't know where he lived,     so I just followed you. [16:11] Wat     I'm coming in, Shigeno. [16:14] Wat     What are you doing, Michiru? [16:17] Wat     Stop getting so buddy-buddy with     our opponents before the big game. [16:20] Wat     Time to leave. [16:21] Mic     You're so annoying. [16:23] Mic     I mean, what's the problem? [16:25] Mic     We're just two kids of pro players,     getting to know each other. [16:28] Wat     Your motive is clear for all to see. [16:32] Wat     You're trying to suck up     to your favorite player's son... [16:35] Wat     in the hope that he'll introduce     you to his dad one day. [16:40] Mic     Why do you have to expose me like that? [16:43] Mic     You're so obnoxious. [16:45] Sak     Did you hear that? [16:46] Sak     She only approached you because     she hero-worships your father. [16:51] Sak     How rude is that?! [16:52] Dai     It's okay, really. [16:55] Dai     I thought it was a little     too good to be true, [16:58] Dai     but I don't mind as long as     I get to see her pitches. [17:01] Dai     Let me practice with the real deal already. [17:05] Dai     If you're really such a huge fan of my pop,     I'll introduce you to him when he's back. [17:09] Mic     What? [17:09] Mic     R-Really?! [17:12] Wat     Stop messing around! [17:13] Wat     We're going home now, Michiru! [17:15] Mic     Now, look here! Instead of     complaining, put on your mask. [17:20] Wat     What? [17:22] Mic     What are you so scared about? [17:23] Mic     Even if he sees my pitch,     it's not like he'll be able to hit it, [17:26] Mic     and he'll just give up     after a couple of throws. [17:32] Mic     All right, here we go! [17:39] Wat     Strike. [17:43] Sak     Amazing! [17:44] Dai     Yikes. That really angled in from the right. [17:52] Wat     That was in the strike zone. [17:57] Sak     No way! She's so cool! [17:59] Sak     I saw her do that before,     but from really far away. [18:04] Sak     Girls can throw such amazing pitches, too! [18:09] Wat     All right, good hustle. [18:10] Dai     What? [18:11] Wat     You're satisfied now, aren't you? [18:13] Wat     You won't be able to hit     Michiru's pitches with your swing. [18:17] Wat     See ya. [18:19] Dai     H-H-Hang on! [18:22] Dai     You're jumping the gun way too soon. [18:24] Dai     That was only three pitches! [18:27] Wat     Sheesh. Looks like you     don't know when to give up. [18:30] Dai     Oh, I know! [18:32] Dai     If you throw me some more balls,     I'll get my pop to sign a ball for you. [18:35] Mic     Huh? You mean it? [18:37] Dai     Yeah! [18:38] Mic     I'll do it! I'll throw more! [18:40] Wat     H-Hey! Michiru! [18:46] Dai     Mom, can I borrow your phone a sec? [18:48] Mom     Sure, but what do you need it for? [18:50] Dai     To call Pop. [18:53] Dai     I want to ask him something. [18:59] Gor     Hey, hey! [19:00] Dai     Hey, Pop! It's me. [19:02] Gor     Hey, Daigo! [19:04] Gor     How are you doing? [19:05] Gor     Oh, your mother told me the Dolphins     made it to the quarterfinals. [19:11] Dai     Yeah, our next opponent's the     team Mayumura's twins play for. [19:16] Gor     Yeah? Mayumura's twins, huh? [19:18] Dai     Yeah. They're a battery. The sister     pitches and the brother catches. [19:22] Dai     The girl told me she's your biggest fan. [19:26] Gor     She's a fan? [19:27] Gor     She'll definitely make it big, then. [19:29] Dai     To be honest, she's an     amazing pitcher already. [19:33] Dai     Their batting lineup is also really strong. [19:36] Gro     So it looks like it's going     to be a tough game, huh? [19:38] Dai     Yeah. Really tough. [19:40] Dai     But I really want to win! [19:42] Dai     Which is why I wanted to ask     your advice on something. [19:44] Gor     Oh? [19:44] Gor     Ask me anything. [19:46] Dai     The other day, [19:47] Dai     Hikaru said he'd like to know if there     was a trick to improving his control. [19:50] Dai     Got any advice for him? [19:54] Gor     Well, uh... [20:01] Sak     What's wrong with you? [20:04] Sak     Surely you're not still depressed... [20:07] Dai     A little. But that's not all. [20:11] Dai     Yesterday, Mayumura-san threw 20 to 30     pitches for me till the sun went down. [20:17] Dai     But I only managed to graze     a few of them right at the end. [20:23] Dai     I thought, maybe if she threw more at me,      I could figure out how to hit them, [20:28] Dai     but that wasn't the case. [20:29] Sak     It's not your fault. [20:31] Sak     Mayumura-san's something else. [20:34] Sak     I mean, she's just the coolest, isn't she? [20:38] Sak     She mows down the hordes of boys     who step up to the plate in front of her. [20:42] Sak     That's like, goals! [20:44] Dai     That's what you're admiring? [20:46] Dai     Anyway, it's clear now that someone at     my level hasn't got a hope against her. [20:51] Sak     So what are you saying? You're giving up? [20:54] Dai     No. I can't hit my way out, but I can     come up with a strategy to counter her. [20:58] Dai     Bunts. [21:00] Dai     Mastering bunts is my only hope     if I want to get on base. [21:04] Sak     "Mastering"? [21:06] Dai     Yes. [21:08] Dai     To practice those, though, [21:09] Dai     I need a pitcher who has     both speed and control. [21:13] Sak     Are you talking about... SIGN    Mifune City Higashibara Elementary School [21:19] Sak     Oh, there he is! [21:21] Sak     Hey, Urabe-kun! [21:23] Ura     Huh? [21:24] Ura     Why have you guys come     all the way to my school? [21:28] Dai     Sorry. [21:29] Dai     Actually, we wanted to ask you a favor. [21:32] Ura     A favor? [21:33] Ura     If this favor concerns baseball,     you can forget it. [21:36] Both     Huh? [21:38] Dai     H-Hey! [21:40] Dai     At least hear me out! [21:42] Dai     I want to practice bunting! [21:46] Dai     And not the sacrifice bunts I usually do, [21:48] Dai     but bunting for a base hit     so I can get on base for you guys, too. [21:53] Dai     That's the only chance I'll be able to create     against Mayumura Michiru's pitches. [21:58] Dai     That's why I want you as my     batting practice pitcher, Urabe. [22:01] Dai     Hikaru's in Gunma, and     there's no one else I can ask. [22:06] Ura     Me? A batting practice pitcher?! [22:08] Ura     Who do you think you are?! [22:10] Ura     I'm a second-string pitcher now, so you     think it's fine to ask me that? Is that it? [22:16] Ura     How far I've fallen, huh? [22:19] Ura     This is so dumb. [22:21] Ura     Do what you like! [22:22] Ura     I'm quitting the Dolphins, anyway,     so it's none of my business anymore! SIGN    Resignation [24:01] Dai     Urabe's quitting the Dolphins? [24:03] Dai     I mean, I get how he feels,     but he can't do this! [24:08] Dai     We got this far as a team! [24:10] Dai     We need to win the next match     together, as the Dolphins! [24:14] Dai     I promise I'll master     bunting for a base hit, too! SIGN    Before the Big Game [24:18] Dai     Next time: "Before the Big Game." [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E19 - Before the Big Game 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.) [00:01] Ura     This is so dumb. [00:03] Ura     Do what you like! SIGN    Urabe Hayato [00:04] Ura     I'm quitting the Dolphins, anyway,     so it's none of my business anymore! SIGN    Resignation [00:10] ---     Even though his dream match     with Touto is days away, [00:12] ---     Urabe's said he's quitting the team. [00:15] And     He's a lost cause. [00:17] Dai     Andy! SIGN    Suzuki Andy [00:18] And     I tried to talk some sense into him, [00:20] And     but he's so done with baseball,     he won't listen to anything I say. [00:23] And     I guess losing his spot as starting pitcher     for the Touto match really got to him. SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [00:28] Sak     I suppose it would, yeah. [00:30] (Flashback) Ura     I need to win two more games     so we can play the Touto Boys! [00:34] Sak     Urabe-kun's worked so hard to get     himself into a position to beat Touto. [00:40] And     Looks like we're gonna have to rely on Satou. [00:45] Dai     Urabe... Are you really     gonna just quit like this?! SIGN    Before the Big Game SIGN    Resignation [02:30] And     I'm not trying to defend him,     but he's had it rough. [02:36] Dai     Huh? [02:37] And     He used to be a small, sickly child, [02:41] And     so his father got him into baseball. [02:46] And     His father played junior baseball way back     and even made it to Nationals, [02:50] And     and he put Urabe on a harsh individual     training regimen from an early age. [02:54] And     With a stronger body, and armed     with a wealth of baseball knowledge, [02:58] And     Urabe joined the Touto Boys, full of hope. [03:02] And     That's where he met Mayumura Wataru. [03:06] And     Mayumura was the son of a major leaguer, [03:09] And     but until he joined the team,     he'd pretty much played zero baseball. [03:13] And     In the beginning, he was     utterly unremarkable, [03:15] And     but in no time, he became a formidable player. [03:18] And     Since he was really athletic,     quick on the uptake, [03:21] And     and a lefty, the manager     told him he should try pitching. [03:26] And     By the time fall came around in fourth grade, [03:28] And     he'd already surpassed Urabe and was on     the same level as the seasoned pitchers. [03:34] Sak     Then, that means... [03:35] And     Yes, Urabe's spot was taken by the      offspring of a pro. Sound familiar? [03:42] And     That's why Urabe was so hostile     to you guys in the beginning. [03:48] (Flashback) Ura     We'd love to see what kind of skills     thoroughbreds like you are packing! [03:53] Ura     Having the DNA of a pro     gives you such a huge advantage [03:57] Ura     over regular kids who have been     training hard since they were small. [04:01] Ura     Well, that's not true for every child of a pro... [04:04] Dai     Aha! You went there! [04:07] Dai     You burned me good, bro! [04:10] And     After all that, when he heard he wasn't     starting the Touto game as pitcher, [04:14] And     the fight went out of him. SIGN    Resignation [04:17] And     I told him it was no reason to quit, [04:21] And     but he said he'd just drag the team down     if he was just going through the motions. [04:26] Dai     He went as far as saying that, huh? [04:29] Sak     Isn't there anything we can     say to make him reconsider? [04:32] And     No, it's no use. [04:33] And     He's made the decision to quit on his own. [04:36] Dai     On his own, you say? [04:39] Dai     I've just come up with a great idea! [04:43] Yra     I'm home. [04:48] Mom     Hayato, your friend is here. [04:51] Mom     It's hot down here, so I told him     he could wait for you in your room. [04:54] Mom     Oh, and you accidentally threw this     in the trashcan, so I washed it for you. [05:03] Ura     "Friend"? [05:04] Ura     Who... [05:06] Ura     Sh-Shigeno?! [05:08] Dai     Heya! This idol magazine's a good read! [05:11] Dai     This is the girl you're into, right? [05:13] Dai     You have her as your     phone wallpaper, dontcha? [05:16] Dai     Her hairstyle and stuff     sorta remind me of my sister... [05:22] Ura     What the hell are you doing in my house?! [05:24] Ura     If you're trying to make me     reconsider quitting, I'm not listening! [05:27] Dai     Please, hear me out! [05:28] Ura     I don't care what you do or say,     I won't change my mind! [05:32] Dai     But just listen to what Sakura-san said... [05:35] Dai     "If Urabe-kun quits, I'm going to cry!" [05:38] Dai     "We swore we'd defeat     Touto together. Boohoo." [05:42] Ura     You dipwad! She doesn't     give a rat's ass about Touto! [05:47] Dai     Wh-What about Andy, then? [05:50] Dai     "Urabe, come back. [05:52] Dai     You and I go way back, don't we? [05:54] Dai     I am Andy." [05:55] Ura     Stop doing weird impressions!     Andy doesn't talk like that! [05:58] Ura     Anyway, trying to persuade me     to reconsider is pointless! [06:01] Dai     All right. I'll stop trying to persuade you. SIGN    Resignation [06:06] Dai     We decided we'd all quit     if you quit the team, anyway. [06:10] Dai     After all, without you,     we have no hope of winning. [06:12] Dai     Andy and Sakura-san have     both lost their motivation, too. [06:15] Ura     What?! [06:16] Dai     Let's take them all to the manager tomorrow. [06:20] Dai     We'll have to forfeit the Touto game... [06:24] Ura     I see. [06:26] Dai     Huh? [06:27] Ura     Just quit if you want to!     It has nothing to do with me! [06:30] Dai     B-But... [06:32] Ura     Now, get the hell out! [06:37] Sak     Your plan failed?! [06:39] Ura     I tried to tug at his heartstrings by saying     we'd all quit if he quit, but it didn't work. SIGN    Resignation [06:45] Ura     He didn't even blink when I said it. [06:48] Sak     Sounds like him. [06:49] Dai     He's just a hopeless case. [06:51] Sak     But you know, he still hasn't handed     in his resignation letter, has he? [06:57] Dai     Huh? [06:58] Sak     Maybe he still has some doubts in his mind. [07:02] Sak     Perhaps he just wants attention. [07:12] And     Hey! [07:13] Ura     What do you want? I'm not changing my mind. [07:16] Ura     I'm about to go hand my     resignation in to the manager. [07:20] And     It's not about that. [07:22] And     I need to talk to you about something. [07:28] Dai     If Urabe quits, I won't have     anyone to practice my bunting with. [07:32] Sak     So you're going to ask me to help you? [07:34] Dai     You guessed right! You're so smart! [07:36] Dai     Would you practice with me like     last time, Sakura-san? Pretty please! [07:40] Sak     Sorry, I can't today. I've got cram school. [07:44] Dai     What? No way! [07:45] Sak     Bye. [07:47] Dai     What, seriously? [07:49] Dai     Now, I don't even have     anyone to play catch with. [07:52] Dai     Well, in that case... SIGN    Yamamuro Grade School [07:55] Mats     You want me to be your     batting practice pitcher?! [07:58] Dai     Please! I've run out of people to ask! SIGN    Katsumata SIGN    Matsubara SIGN    Nagai [08:01] Mats     B-But... why don't you just ask Urabe-kun? [08:06] Dai     Well, because he's quitting the team. [08:09] Mat     What?! [08:09] Kat     Seriously?! [08:10] Nag     Urabe's quitting? [08:12] Mat     N-No way. Can we even beat Touto without him? [08:16] Dai     I don't know, but we have     to at least practice, right? [08:20] Mat     I see. [08:21] Mat     Sorry, man. We already     made plans to go play games [08:26] Mat     with Kimura-kun and Ariyoshi-kun. [08:28] Dai     Huh? [08:29] Dai     What's more important? Games or baseball?! [08:32] Kat     We made these plans a long     time ago. We can't just cancel. [08:36] ---     Oh, well, all right. [08:38] ---     Fine. I'll go ask my sister to help me out. [08:46] Mat     Daigo-kun's a lot more enthusiastic about     practicing than he was before, isn't he? [08:51] Kat     He's really improved as an     outfielder and as a catcher, too. [08:54] Mat     Hey, should we get in     touch with the other guys? [08:57] Mat     If Urabe-kun really is quitting, this might     not be the best time to be playing games. [09:01] Kat     Yeah! Let's head down to     the batting cages, Nagai! [09:04] Kat     After all, you could do with     working on your hitting. [09:06] Nag     Shut up. I'm not coming. [09:09] Nag     Even if Urabe quits, the outfield     positions aren't gonna just open up. [09:13] Nag     Besides, I kinda get what     Urabe's going through. [09:18] Nag     See ya. [09:23] Dai     Oh, man... [09:25] Dai     I can't ask my sister to practice     with me every day, either. [09:28] Ura     Shigeno! [09:32] Dai     U-Urabe! [09:33] Dai     What the... [09:35] Ura     Just so you know, I haven't      changed my mind about quitting. [09:37] Dai     Huh? [09:39] Ura     Andy's been pestering me non-stop. [09:41] Ura     He said he won't try to stop me from quitting, [09:43] Ura     but he insisted I help you     as your batting practice pitcher. [09:46] Dai     Really? That'd be awesome! [09:48] Ura     I don't particularly want to     help out the son of a pro, but... [09:51] Dai     I seriously appreciate it. [09:53] Ura     But I figured you were     a next gen failure, anyway, so... [10:09] Ura     You sure I should be standing this far over? [10:11] Dai     Yes! [10:13] Dai     When I picture where Mayumura-san's     sidearm pitch angles in from, [10:18] Dai     it's near where you're standing now. [10:21] Dai     Now, I just need my push bunt to hit     this board with decent force. [10:26] Dai     All right, I'm ready. [10:29] Dai     Since I'm bunting for a base hit,     I need to stand like I'm about to slug it. [10:37] Dai     Oops! That wasn't good. [10:51] Dai     What's going on here? [10:53] Dai     I already mastered sacrifice     bunts on 100 kmph pitches... [10:57] Dai     I'll get this next one! [11:07] Ura     Hey, dude, are you okay? [11:09] Ura     Is your nose still on? [11:11] Dai     I'm fine. I'm fine. [11:13] Dai     I just have to get used to the speed. [11:16] Ura     Can you really bunt for     a base hit on this pitch? [11:20] Ura     Even a sacrifice bunt seems beyond you. [11:23] Dai     This is harder than I thought. [11:25] Dai     Maybe it's 'cause I'm rushing to switch     from a hitting stance to a bunting stance? [11:36] Izu     No, no, no, Daigo. [11:39] Izu     What you're doing is a total waste of time. [11:41] Dai     S-Sis! [11:44] Dai     What's with that outfit? [11:46] Ura     Shigeno's older sister is hella cute! [11:52] Izu     You were bragging before     about your bunting skills. [11:57] Izu     Is this what you were bragging about? [11:59] Dai     Huh? Well, I guess... [12:01] Izu     Didn't anyone teach you how to bunt? [12:03] Izu     Or are you self-taught? [12:05] Dai     What? [12:06] Dai     I know how to bunt! I've been     watching baseball since forever. [12:09] Dai     I've pulled it off in games, too. [12:12] Izu     That explains everything. [12:14] Izu     Give me the bat. [12:19] Izu     If you're facing a slow ball, you might just     about manage with your self-taught bunt, [12:23] Izu     but it's obvious you     can't handle faster balls. [12:28] Izu     What's that kid's name? [12:30] Dai     It's Urabe. [12:31] Izu     Urabe-kun, can you pitch for me? [12:34] Ura     S-Sure! [12:37] Izu     Pay close attention to how     I use my arms and knees. [12:50] Dai     Wow. [12:51] Izu     So did you notice the difference? [12:55] Dai     Huh? You mean like how your butt got bigger? [12:58] Izu     I'm talking about the bunt, you moron! [13:01] Dai     Ouchy-ouch-ouch. [13:02] Dai     I'm sorry. I didn't notice any differences. [13:05] Izu     What am I gonna do with you? [13:07] Izu     Hang on a second. [13:09] Izu     Here it is. The resistance band. [13:13] Dai     What's that for? [13:17] Izu     Okay! Now, try and do a bunt! [13:19] Dai     Huh? What's going on? [13:21] Dai     Is this your fetish?! [13:22] Izu     I call this special training technique:      "The Banded Bunt!" [13:25] Dai     Wordplay? Really? [13:27] Dai     But I can't control my swing like this! [13:30] Izu     Urabe-kun, if you'd be so kind... [13:31] ---     Y-Yes, ma'am! [13:38] Dai     I can't bunt like this! [13:40] Dai     I can't even move my arms! [13:42] Izu     You don't bunt with your arms.      You bunt with your legs! [13:44] Dai     What? [13:46] Izu     You're failing because you're only using      your arms, which means you're all floppy. [13:50] Izu     By pulling your arms in, you bring      the bat closer to your body, [13:54] Izu     which makes it easier to see     the ball on to the bat. [13:57] Izu     Placing the bat horizontal in     front of your face at all times [14:00] Izu     and tracking the ball in the gap between bat     and eyes makes it easier to aim. [14:06] Izu     Also, it's only your     lower body that moves. [14:10] Izu     You adjust the height of     the bat with your knees. [14:12] Izu     For push bunts that require more force, [14:14] Izu     you create momentum     by taking a step forward. [14:19] Izu     If you don't even have these basics     of a sacrifice bunt down, [14:22] Izu     there's no way you can bunt for a hit. [14:25] Dai     What?! Shut up! I'll show you! [14:28] Dai     Bunting is the only way I'll get     a hit off Mayumura Michiru! [14:32] Dai     Urabe! [14:36] Dai     Bring your arms in and lock     the bat close to your body. [14:40] Dai     Keep the bat horizontal and track the ball     between the bat and your eyes. [14:47] Dai     Only move your lower body. [15:01] Dai     Did you see that? [15:02] Dai     That's the Shigeno family DNA for you! [15:04] Izu     Or maybe it was my detailed     instructions and the resistance band? [15:08] Izu     Don't start getting cocky. [15:10] Izu     John Doe #28 needs to hit hundreds of those     before locking his arms becomes a habit. [15:17] Ura     Oh, uh, miss? Are you taking a dip? [15:20] Ura     Hey, Shigeno! Instead of doing this crap,     we should jump in the pool, too! [15:24] Dai     What the heck are you talking about? [15:26] Dai     We don't have time to mess     about before the big game! [15:28] Ura     That doesn't matter to me! [15:31] Izu     The Shigeno family DNA, huh? SIGN    Fastballs SIGN    For both batting positions [15:38] Txt     Right-handed pitcher [15:46] Ari     I know we're doing this for practice, but... SIGN    Ariyoshi SIGN    Kishimoto SIGN    Kimura [15:48] Kim     These 120 kmph balls are just too hard to hit. [15:51] Kis     But if Urabe leaves,     our offense will be weaker, too. [15:56] Chi     You suck so bad! [16:03] Kat     Look at their bags!     They're from the Nanyou Lions! [16:06] Kis     That well-known baseball powerhouse? [16:08] Kai     Mind you, we are fifth graders. [16:10] Kit     There's no point in amateurs     like you practicing hitting fastballs. [16:15] Chi     Can you leave now? You're in our way. [16:17] Mat     Didn't Nanyou reach the quarters? [16:20] Kat     W-Well, the mighty Dolphins     made it to the quarterfinals, too. [16:25] Chi     You lucked your way into     the last eight, didn't you? [16:27] Chi     Don't you usually get     knocked out in the first round? [16:29] Kit     Anyway, you guys will lose to Touto     and crash out of the tournament. [16:33] Kan     Yeah. [16:34] Kan     After we've won our next game,     we'll be facing Touto. [16:37] Kan     We need to get in and practice     so we make the team. [16:41] Kan     You're done in there, right? [16:42] Kan     Think you could just leave now? [16:45] Kim     H-Hey! [16:46] Kis     We didn't say we were done! [16:48] Mat     Fine. Let's see how well they do. SIGN    Fastballs SIGN    For both batting positions [16:51] Txt     Right-handed pitcher [16:59] Ari     You've gotta be kidding... [17:00] Kis     They're fifth graders? SIGN    Shigeno [17:16] Ura     Shigeno, haven't you had enough? [17:18] Ura     How many more are you gonna make me throw? [17:19] Ura     I don't even throw this many     when practicing with a catcher! [17:23] Dai     You're right. [17:24] Dai     We should call it a day. [17:26] Dai     We can pick it up again tomorrow. [17:28] Ura     What?! Tomorrow?! [17:30] Ura     What're you smo— [17:31] Izu     Urabe-kun's a pitcher, right? [17:34] Izu     And he's pitching in your game at the weekend? [17:37] Izu     You can't get in the way     of his prep routine. [17:42] Dai     Well, actually, he's resign— [17:44] Ura     It's fine, miss! [17:46] Ura     If it'll help Daigo-kun, I'll gladly     come by tomorrow as well! [17:50] Izu     Really? [17:51] Izu     Are you sure, Urabe-kun? [17:52] Ura     Yes, it's all good. I'm not the     starting pitcher, anyway. [17:56] Ura     Anyway, see ya. [17:57] Izu     Oh, Urabe-kun. [18:01] Izu     Thank you. [18:03] Izu     You throw some really good pitches. [18:05] Izu     I see now how the Dolphins managed     to get to the quarterfinals this season. [18:09] Ura     Huh? [18:11] Izu     I figured it couldn't all be down     to Hikaru-kun and Daigo, [18:14] Izu     whose training has been patchy,     to say the least. [18:16] Ura     I-I didn't... [18:17] Izu     You guys won because there     was someone on the team [18:20] Izu     who's been working hard year     after year to get the basics down. [18:25] Izu     Please lend Daigo and the others your     strength in the Touto match, as well. SIGN    Resignation [18:45] (Flashback) Izu     Thank you. [18:47] (Flashback) Izu     You throw some really good pitches. [18:50] (Flashback) Izu     I see now how the Dolphins managed     to get to the quarterfinals this season. SIGN    Resignation [18:55] (Flashback) Izu     Please lend Daigo and     the others your strength. SIGN    Resignation SIGN    Resignation [19:08] Kat     Urabe! [19:10] Ura     Y-You guys? [19:12] Mat     Urabe-kun, Daigo-kun told us. [19:15] Kim     Are you really leaving the Dolphins? [19:19] Ura     Oh, it's just a misunderstanding. [19:21] Ura     I made a joke and he took it seriously. [19:25] Kat     Huh? But... [19:26] Ura     As if I'd quit in the middle      of my final tournament! [19:29] Ura     All I've gotta do now is put everything     I've learned into the Touto match! [19:32] Ura     You guys need to get hits, too! [19:34] Ura     You can't rely on us to carry you forever! [19:37] Ura     We have to beat Touto, no matter what! [19:39] Ura     See ya! [19:44] Ari     So... he isn't quitting? [19:46] Kis     Whatever the case, he's totally right. [19:49] Mat     We've only gotten this far because of     Urabe-kun, Hikaru-kun, and Andy. [19:55] Kat     It's not good enough. [19:57] Kat     We need to become assets to the team. [19:59] Kim     Yeah. Let's go to the batting     center again tomorrow! [20:04] Sak     What?! Urabe-kun isn't quitting, after all?! [20:07] Dai     Yeah, I don't get it either.     He called me out of the blue last night. [20:12] (Flashback) Ura     Please also tell your     sister that I'll do my best! [20:16] Dai     That's what he said. [20:17] Sak     So he really was just     looking for attention. [20:20] Dai     Well, I'm just glad that he     changed his mind in the end. [20:30] Tos     Do you want me to help you train? [20:33] Hik     Thanks for the offer, Papa, but I'm okay. SIGN    Satou Hikaru [20:35] Hik     It wouldn't be fair if I was the only one     being coached by an ex-major leaguer. [20:39] Hik     Besides, there's something Daigo-kun     taught me that I want to try out. SIGN    Satou Toshiya [20:44] Txt     I see. [20:56] Tos     Tomorrow's the big day. [20:59] Tos     Good luck, Mr. Starting Pitcher. [21:30] Wat     No good! SIGN    Mayumura Wataru SIGN    Touto Boys [21:31] Wat     Half a ball too high and     a full ball's width too far in. [21:34] Mich     What? You nitpick too much. SIGN    Mayumura Michiru SIGN    Touto Boys [21:37] Mich     Who in the Dolphins could've even hit that? [21:40] Wat     Stop complaining. [21:41] Wat     After we win tomorrow, we have     the semifinals and the final on Sunday. [21:44] Wat     If we're even half a ball off in     those two games, we're done for. [21:47] Mic     Yeah, yeah. SIGN    Mayumura Ken [21:56] Dai     Good morning! [22:00] Tas     Everyone, time to celebrate!     I've got good news! [22:04] Ura     What's that? [22:05] Tas     I thought they'd throw in their ace,     but their starting pitcher isn't Mayumura! SIGN    Komatsu [22:11] Dai     Komatsu-kun? [22:13] Sak     Not their ace? [22:15] Ura     Does this mean they're underestimating us? [22:24] Dai     You're not going to pitch... [22:26] Dai     ...Mayumura Michiru? [24:00] Dai     So this is the powerhouse that is Touto Boys?! [24:03] Dai     Their starting pitcher's throwing     some wicked fastballs, [24:06] Dai     and their offense has no weaknesses, either. [24:08] Dai     The confidence of a champion. [24:10] Dai     Or wait, do they think we're a joke?! [24:14] Dai     And then, on top of everything,      Hikaru has an accident! SIGN    The Touto Match – Play Ball! [24:18] Dai     Next time: "The Touto Match – Play Ball!" [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E20 - The Touto Match – Play Ball! 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.) [00:01] Gor     Hey, hey! [00:02] Dai     Hey, Pop! It's me. [00:04] Gor     Hey, Daigo! [00:05] Gor     How are you doing? [00:07] Gor     Oh, your mother told me the Dolphins     made it to the quarterfinals. [00:12] Dai     Yeah, our next opponent's the     team Mayumura's twins play for. [00:17] Gro     So it looks like it's going     to be a tough game, huh? [00:19] Dai     Yeah. Really tough. [00:21] Dai     But I really want to win! [00:23] Dai     Which is why I wanted to ask     your advice on something. [00:25] Gor     Oh? [00:26] Gor     Ask me anything. [00:31] Tas     I thought they'd throw in their ace,     but their starting pitcher isn't Mayumura! SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro SIGN    Komatsu [00:38] Dai     Komatsu-kun? [00:39] Sak     Not their ace? SIGN    Urabe Hayato SIGN    Suzuki Andy [00:41] Ura     Does this mean they're underestimating us? SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Mayumura Michiru [00:50] Dai     You're not going to pitch? [00:52] Ump     Gather round! [00:53] All     All right, let's do this! SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii [01:03] Ump     The quarterfinal game between the Mifune     Dolphins and the Touto Boys will now begin! [01:09] Ump     Bow! [01:09] All     Let's have a good game! SIGN    The Touto Match – Play Ball! [02:46] Dai     So that's Komatsu-kun? SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Pitcher Komatsu [02:49] Ura     He's even bigger than Andy. [02:51] Dai     What are his pitches like? [02:53] Ura     No idea. [02:54] Ura     He must've joined after I left. [03:02] And     Th-That was fast! [03:03] Dai     He's almost as fast as their ace,     Mayumura Michiru! [03:12] (Flashback) Mic     What? [03:12] (Flashback) Mic     I'm not in from the start? [03:15] (Flashback) Inu     Yeah, change of plan. [03:17] Inu     In their quarterfinal game this morning, SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Manager Inui [03:20] Inu     perennial finalists,     Yokohama Minami, lost. [03:23] (Flashback) Mic     Yokohama Minami lost?! [03:25] (Flashback) Inu     Their conquerors, the Nanyou Lions,     look a formidable team. [03:30] (Flashback) Inu     Our semifinal with them will probably     end up being the de facto final. [03:35] (Flashback) Inu     Michiru, I want you rested and ready     for tomorrow's semifinal. [03:38] (Flashback) Inu     Komatsu can get us through     today's game with the Dolphins. [03:43] Mic     I wanted to face off against     Shigeno-kun, but what can you do? [03:48] Wat     Komatsu, don't take any risks     with the meat of their order. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Mayumura Wataru [03:52] Wat     No easy balls for their cleanup, Andy,     and their fifth batter, Satou. [03:56] Wat     We can live with just walking Satou. [03:58] Wat     Don't let their leadoff or two-hole     get on base, though. [04:02] Kom     Sure, sure. [04:06] Kom     I-I mean, yessir! Aye, aye, Wakki-san, sir! [04:08] Kom     Don't call me that. [04:12] Ann     Top of the first, and batting first for     Mifune Dolphins is shortstop, Kimura-kun. [04:19] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Kimura [04:19] Ump     Play ball! [04:25] Ump     Strike! [04:26] Ump     Strike two! [04:29] Ump     Strike! Out! [04:32] Kim     Too fast. Couldn't even graze it. [04:34] Ann     Batting second, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [04:38] Kao     Daigo! Good luck! [04:43] Kao     Shigeno, huh? [04:45] Kao     With his swing, he'll never be     able to hit Komatsu's pitches. [04:51] Kao     I really don't get why he's     second in their batting order. [05:00] Ump     Strike! [05:01] Dai     They really are fast. [05:03] Dai     I'd never get a hit swinging at them. [05:06] Dai     All right, then. [05:11] Mut     A push bunt! [05:12] Wat     Michiru! [05:14] Dai     Did I hit it too far? [05:20] Ump     Safe! [05:21] Hik     Awesome! [05:21] Txt     Right field SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Satou Hikaru [05:22] Mut     Nice bunt! [05:23] Mic     What are you doing, Komatsu?! [05:26] Mic     And you're heavy! Get off! [05:28] Kom     I-I'm sorry. Once I'd started running     to first, it was impossible to stop. [05:32] Wat     We did make an error, but it     looks like bunting's his forte. [05:38] Dai     That was close. [05:40] Ann     Batting third, left fielder, Urabe-kun. [05:43] Fuk     Follow it up, Urabe! [05:45] Ura     Looks like helping him     with his bunts paid off. [05:48] Ump     Play! [05:50] Mic     Nice bunt. You're not bad, Shigeno-kun. [05:52] Mic     That totally took us by surprise. [05:54] Dai     Th-Thanks. [05:56] Mic     By the way, have you asked your     pop about that signed ball? [05:59] Dai     Huh? [06:00] Dai     Uh, we're in the middle of a game.      Can we talk about it after? [06:03] Mic     Oh, my bad. [06:05] Wat     I just told him not to let their leadoff     or two-hole get on base! [06:08] Wat     Focus on locking this down, Komatsu! [06:12] Kmo     Micchi smelled really good. [06:17] Ura     Ow! [06:18] Ump     HBP! [06:19] Fuj     All right! The odds of us     scoring just got better! [06:21] Ura     Damn, that hurt. [06:23] Wat     Time out, please. [06:25] Kom     Oh, crap! Wakki's gonna yell at me. [06:27] Wat     That idiot. [06:30] Wat     Hey! Don't run away! [06:32] Kom     Please don't yell at me, Wakki-san. [06:35] Wat     I told you not to call me that! [06:38] Dai     What is it with this team? [06:41] Dai     Michiru-chan chats to me on first,     and now, this pitcher... [06:44] Dai     They're all so relaxed. [06:45] Dai     Are they laid back     because they're playing us? [06:49] Tas     Counting on you, Andy! [06:50] Fuj     Keep us rolling! [06:50] Ann     Batting fourth, first base, Suzuki-kun. [06:53] Dai     What? I thought Andy was his last name! [06:57] Wat     Don't mess this up, Komatsu. [06:59] Wat     If you concede a run to these clowns,     I'll have you subbed out. [07:03] Kom     Wakki's so scary. [07:07] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [07:11] All     Yeah! [07:12] All     All right! [07:13] All     Bases loaded! [07:15] Dai     Bases loaded and Hikaru's up next! [07:19] Wat     Komatsu's really off his game today. [07:21] Wat     Because he was thrown in at the last minute, [07:23] Wat     he hasn't got into his groove yet. [07:26] Wat     Manager. [07:31] Wat     What?! [07:34] Wat     Michiru? [07:39] Ann     Batting fifth, pitcher, Satou-kun. [07:42] And     One out, bases loaded. [07:45] Ura     We suddenly have a chance     we didn't even dare dream about! [07:48] Dai     We're counting on you, Hikaru! [07:50] Ump     Play! [07:55] Wat     What? [07:56] Ump     Strike! [07:58] Wat     What did Michiru say to Komatsu? [08:01] (Flashback) Mic     Sorry about Wataru. I know     he's always talking down to you. [08:05] (Flashback) Mic     He doesn't get just how hard     it is, being the starting pitcher. [08:09] (Flashback) Mic     Anyone'd find it hard to hit the ground     running if they had to start at short notice. [08:14] (Flashback) Kom     R-Right. [08:16] (Flashback) Mic     But if we lose here,     that'll mean the end of our summer. [08:21] (Flashback) Mic     Our last summer together... [08:23] (Flashback) Mic     I want to go to Nationals with you! [08:26] (Flashback) Mic     So please, give it all you've got! [08:28] Kom     Micchi! [08:35] Ump     Foul! [08:44] Mich     Komatsu! Back home! [08:47] Ump     Out! [08:55] Ump     Out! [08:58] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [09:00] Mic     Nice block! How's the stomach? [09:03] Kom     Just fine! I've got some protection     in that area, after all. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [09:07] Ura     Damn, how unlucky can you get?! [09:09] Dai     That was such a big opportunity. [09:13] Mut     Is something wrong, Hikaru-kun? [09:14] Fuj     Did you hurt yourself sliding? [09:18] Hik     Oh, no, I'm fine. [09:20] Hik     But my dear friend, Mr. Glasses,     seems to have suffered a serious blow. [09:24] Fuj     What?! [09:25] Tas     Don't you have a spare pair?! [09:27] Hik     I do, but they're at home... in Gunma. [09:31] Fuj     Let me take a look. SIGN    Nagai SIGN    Tsuburaya [09:34] Fuj     This is bad. The lenses are scratched to hell. [09:38] Fuj     We can probably fix the frame with some tape, [09:43] Fuj     but wearing these on the     mound isn't gonna work. [09:46] Ura     Oh! Does this mean I get to start?! [09:48] And     Hang on a second. What will Satou do? [09:51] And     If his vision's bad, he can't field. [09:55] And     If anything, the mound's     probably the best place for him. [09:58] Tas     Either way, the starting pitcher     must throw to at least one batter. [10:03] Tas     We'll just have to review our options     once we see what you can do. [10:07] Tas     Get on the mound, Satou. [10:10] Hik     Yes, sir. [10:26] Dai     Good! [10:29] Tas     Is this going to work? [10:30] Hik     Yeah. It's annoying,     but I think I'll get by somehow. [10:35] Ann     Batting first, first base,     Mayumura Michiru-san. [10:40] Ump     Play! [10:42] Dai     It'll be fine. [10:43] Dai     Even Touto won't be able     to hit Hikaru's pitches easily. [10:49] Hik     To be honest, I can't see much... [10:52] Hik     but if I know roughly where I'm aiming,     I'm sure it'll turn out fine! [10:59] Ump     Hit by pitch! [11:01] Hik     Uh, oops. [11:02] Dai     S-Sorry! Are you okay? [11:04] Mic     Come on, now!     That better not have been a receipt! [11:08] Dai     Don't be silly. [11:10] Ann     Batting second, second base, Hirata-kun. [11:14] Hik     Damn it! [11:18] And     Second! Second! [11:22] Wat     All right! Nice running! [11:24] Dai     A-Are you okay? [11:25] Dai     Maybe pitching's not possible     with your glasses like that. [11:27] Hik     Hmm... When I was warming up,     I felt like I could pitch just fine. [11:32] Hik     I guess I tense up     when there's a batter at the plate, [11:35] Hik     so I'll just try to focus on my control. [11:38] Hik     If that doesn't work,     I'll switch with Urabe-kun. [11:40] Dai     Okay. [11:45] Dai     It got through! [11:50] Dai     Michiru, stop! [11:53] Mic     That was close. [11:55] Mic     I forget Urabe-kun was their left fielder. [12:00] Tas     You're having a rough time, aren't you, Satou? [12:02] Hik     Yeah. I tried focusing on my control, but... [12:06] Hik     Well, we are up against Touto... [12:08] Hik     Guess we have no choice. [12:10] Hik     Um, Manager! [12:12] Hik     Instead of giving up hits     because I'm worried about walks, [12:15] Hik     I'd like to try throwing at     full speed one last time! [12:20] Hik     If that doesn't take care of the next batter,     please swap me out for Urabe-kun. [12:24] Hik     I can't cause the team any more trouble. [12:27] Dai     Hikaru... [12:30] Tas     All right. [12:32] Ann     Batting third, center field, Yuge-kun. [12:35] Fuj     Is he going to be okay? SIGN    Takahashi [12:37] Tas     I don't know. [12:38] Tas     But he wanted to pitch to one     more batter at full speed. [12:41] Tas     Nagai! [12:42] Tas     If this doesn't work,     you'll take over in left field. [12:45] Nag     M-Me? Out in left field? [12:55] Dai     Hikaru! [12:55] Tas     All right! Straight to the pitcher! [12:57] Fuj     We can get two out! [13:10] Wat     Sweet. We're one run ahead! [13:12] Mic     Still no outs, and runners     on first and second. [13:15] Hik     Hikaru... [13:16] Hik     I'm sorry. If I'd just brought     my spare glasses with me... [13:21] Hik     Please take care of the rest... [13:23] Dai     Hikaru... [13:25] Mat     Looks like you're heading out     to left field, huh, Nagai-kun? SIGN    Matsubara [13:27] Nag     Y-Yeah... [13:30] Tas     Not much we can do, I guess. [13:31] Nag     Manager... [13:34] Tas     What is it, Nagai? [13:38] Nag     Well... [13:49] Mic     I wonder what happened. [13:50] Wat     Aren't they switching their pitchers? [13:53] Ura     What's going on? I thought     I was going to take the mound... [13:57] Ump     What are you going to do?     Do you want to switch your pitcher? [14:00] Tas     No, we won't be switching. [14:05] Dai     Hikaru? [14:06] Dai     Where'd you get the glasses? [14:08] Hik     They're Nagai-kun's. [14:09] Dai     But he doesn't wear glasses... [14:11] Hik     Nagai-kun wears contacts. [14:14] Hik     That's why he had a spare     pair of glasses with him. [14:17] Dai     I see. [14:19] Hik     Question is, are they the right strength? [14:24] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher,     Mayumura Wataru-kun. [14:29] Hik     If I can see Daigo-kun's mitt this clearly... [14:33] Hik     nothing's going to hold me back anymore! [14:38] Ump     Strike! [14:40] All     Yeah! [14:40] All     All right! [14:43] All     Nice one! [14:45] Mat     Nagai-kun, if you hadn't said anything,     you could've been out in left field now. [14:49] Nag     That's true, but... [14:55] Nag     When I look at those guys, [14:57] Nag     I think maybe we do have     a chance of beating Touto. [15:02] Nag     I'm a dope, aren't I? [15:05] Tas     Nagai. [15:08] Tas     I appreciate that you stepped     up in our hour of need. [15:12] Tas     Sure. [15:14] Wat     So they've resolved their issues. [15:16] Wat     Okay. It'd be no fun if I didn't use my bat     to knock you out for the count, anyway! [15:26] Ump     Strike two! [15:27] Dai     All right! [15:31] Hik     One run behind, runners on first and     second. I can't let them score again! [15:40] Ump     Foul! [15:42] Dai     He can already hit them? [15:44] Wat     You throw some good balls. [15:46] Wat     They're so lively that I even     swung late on the second pitch. [15:50] Wat     However... [15:54] Wat     I've already analyzed     your pitching thoroughly. [15:59] Wat     No matter how fast they are, your pitches     always come in straight. Your pitches... [16:12] Dai     Right field! [16:15] Ump     Foul! [16:17] Wat     ...are easy enough to hit if I have     one at bat to get my eye in. [16:21] Kom     Aw, so close. [16:22] Kom     Wataru's already got his number     in his first at bat. [16:25] Kom     I was expecting much better     things from you, Satou Hikaru. [16:32] (Flashback) Dai     A way to improve your control? [16:34] (Flashback) Hik     Yes. [16:35] (Flashback) Hik     With my unreliable control, [16:37] (Flashback) Hik     I probably won't be able to do     much against Touto's offense. [16:41] (Flashback) Hik     I need to be able to hit targets. [16:43] (Flashback) Dai     You know it's impossible to gain that     much control in just a week, right? [16:48] (Flashback) Dai     I know, but it doesn't hurt to try. [16:50] (Flashback) Dai     Hmm, I guess I'll ask Pop, then. [16:54] (Flashback) Dai     Maybe he'll know a training     method that'll help you out. [17:07] Ump     Strike! Out! [17:09] Mic     What? [17:09] Ura     He did it! [17:10] Mut     He struck out their cleanup! [17:13] Dai     Nice ball! [17:16] Mic     What happened? I thought     you had him all figured out. [17:19] Wat     I don't know. [17:21] Wat     He's not supposed to have that much control. [17:24] Wat     For some reason, that last pitch     was right on the outside corner. [17:28] Mic     Maybe it was just coincidence. [17:30] Wat     I sure hope so. [17:33] Ump     Strike! Out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [17:35] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [17:37] Fuj     All right! [17:38] Tas     From no outs, runners on first and     second, to three strikeouts in a row! [17:42] Dai     Nice pitching, Hikaru! [17:45] Kom     That speccy kid ain't bad, after all. [17:49] Kom     Listen up! No fooling around     like you did in the first inning. [17:53] Kom     This might end up being a low score game. [17:57] Kom     Since we don't know how     many runs we'll get off Satou, [17:59] Kom     defend with the mindset that     we need to maintain our 1-0 lead. [18:02] Mic     Got it. [18:05] Ump     Strike! Out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [18:07] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [18:12] Uimp     Strike! Out! [18:15] Uimp     Strike! Out! [18:18] Uimp     Strike! Out! [18:19] Uimp     Three outs! Change sides! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [18:23] Mic     I can't believe this. [18:24] Mic     They're actually making us play. [18:26] Wat     I figured it out. [18:27] Mic     What? [18:29] Mic     The trick behind his pitching. [18:33] Mic     We can dismantle it when you're next at bat. [18:36] Ann     Batting ninth, right field, Sakura-san. [18:39] Kom     Oh, they had a girl on their team? [18:42] Kom     I'll let her get a hit 'cause she's cute. [18:44] Kom     As if I'd do something like that! [18:48] Kom     What?! [18:51] All     All right! [18:53] All     Well done! [18:55] All     This girl has a nice swing. [18:57] Wat     Komatsu! You went easy on her     because she's a girl! [19:02] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura-kun. [19:05] Kom     Uh oh. If they get a runner on second     for their cleanup, [19:09] Kom     Wakki's gonna yell at me again. [19:15] Mic     Wai— [19:19] Fuj     All right! [19:20] All     Sweet! [19:20] Ura     No outs, and a runner on second! [19:30] Dai     Nice bunt! [19:31] Tas     Great! One out, and a runner on third! [19:34] Ann     Batting second, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [19:40] Ump     Ball! [19:45] Tas     I'm counting on you, Daigo! [19:49] Mic     It's a squeeze play! [19:52] Ura     What?! [19:53] And     They're bypassing him! [20:03] Mut     We did it! [20:04] And     We're tied! [20:05] Hik     Nice one, Daigo-kun! [20:07] Ump     Out! [20:11] Kao     All your training's paid off, Daigo! [20:13] Kom     I-I'm sorry. Was that my fault? [20:16] Wat     No. We put it in an area it would've     been hard to hit with your speed. [20:22] Wat     But he still managed not to foul the ball. [20:24] Wat     I should've been more wary of his bunts      after his display in the first inning. [20:30] Ura     All right. Time to follow it up! [20:34] Ump     Out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [20:36] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [20:39] And     All right! We've caught up! We can do this! [20:41] Mut     Yeah! [20:42] Fuj     Hey, maybe we really can do this.     We might witness a miracle! [20:47] Tas     No, it's still way too early to     start counting our chickens. [20:51] Tas     The Touto Boys haven't shown     any sign of being rattled. [20:56] Wat     Michiru. [20:59] Mic     What? [21:02] Ann     Bottom of the third, batting first for     the Touto Boys, Mayumura Michiru-san. [21:11] Mic     Are you kidding me? [21:13] Mic     The secret to his newfound control     is something so simple? [21:20] Ump     Strike! [21:22] Mic     It's true! [21:24] Wat     We're going to play seriously now. [21:27] Wat     It's time you stopped believing     we're on the same level. [21:39] Dai     It got through! [21:40] Tas     Their leadoff got a double. [21:46] (Flashback) Wat     All Satou's doing to change     the direction of his pitches [21:49] (Flashback) Wat     is stepping on different     parts of the rubber. [21:53] (Flashback) Wat     If his foot's closer to third,     it's going to the outside for a lefty. [21:57] (Flashback) Wat     If it's closer to first, it's the inside. [21:59] (Flashback) Wat     That's all there is to it. [22:01] Wat     No matter how fast the pitch is,     if we know where the ball's going, [22:05] Mic     we've basically defanged him. [22:09] Dai     Hikaru, she stepped inside     to hit that outside ball. [22:13] Dai     It's possible they've figured it out. [22:15] Hik     Huh? [22:19] Hik     I see. [22:20] Hik     Well, if that won't fly anymore,     we'll use our next trick. [22:23] Hik     I've still got plenty up my sleeve. [24:01] Dai     Crap. [24:02] Dai     They figured out the     secret to Hikaru's pitches! [24:05] Dai     Touto's fearsome lineup bare their fangs. [24:07] Dai     Damn it! I'm not giving up! [24:10] Dai     Please, Hikaru, hang in there! [24:13] Dai     We'll get out of this tight spot and play     catch up as many times as we need to! [24:16] Dai     We will... Won't we, Hikaru? SIGN    Daigo and Hikaru! [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Daigo and Hikaru!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E21 - Daigo and Hikaru 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.) SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [00:01] Dai     It's the prelims of the Regionals, [00:03] Dai     and the score is tied going     into the bottom of the third. [00:06] Wat     All Satou's doing to change     the direction of his pitches SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    First base Mayumura Michiru [00:09] Wat     is stepping on different     parts of the rubber. SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Satou Hikaru [00:11] Wat     No matter how fast the pitch is,     if we know where the ball's going, [00:14] Wat     we've basically defanged him. [00:18] Mic     Are you kidding me? [00:19] Mic     The secret to his newfound control     is something so simple? [00:30] Dai     Hikaru's been pitching very well up to now. [00:33] Dai     But the Touto Boys' Mayumura siblings     are a real force to be reckoned with. [02:15] Ann     Batting second, second base, Hirata-kun. SIGN    Daigo and Hikaru [02:18] Kid     No outs and a runner on second! [02:20] Ki2     Hirata, keep us rolling! [02:26] Dai     It's okay. Even if they know where     the ball's going, with Hikaru's power, [02:29] Dai     it still won't be easy to     get a hit off his pitches. [02:33] Hir     Outside. [02:38] Ump     Out! [02:41] Yum     Outside. [02:48] Tou     Nice running! [02:49] Dai     A tag up. They're leaving no stone unturned. [02:52] Dai     We've got two outs, but... SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Catcher Mayumura Wataru [02:55] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher,     Mayumura Wataru-kun [02:58] Dai     This batter won't let us     off the hook so easily. [03:05] Wat     Inside. [03:10] Ump     Foul! [03:13] Ump     He threw outside? [03:15] Ump     Guess he must've realized     we'd figured him out. [03:17] Ump     But I won't miss again! [03:25] Ump     Ball! [03:27] Dai     He's trying to control the     ball with his wrist action [03:30] Dai     so they can't just look at where     his foot is on the rubber. [03:34] Ump     Ball! [03:37] Ump     Ball! [03:39] Ump     Three balls. One strike. [03:45] Hik     If I can't fine-tune my aim,     I'll just have to overpower them! [04:16] All     Yeah! [04:18] All     You did it! [04:22] All     Awesome, Wataru! [04:24] Dai     He got us. [04:31] Wat     That should make their shoulders drop. [04:34] Wat     I think that one went about 100 meters. [04:38] Ann     Batting fifth, right field, Kouzaka-kun. [04:39] Kao     Aw, man! They took the lead again. SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [04:51] Tas     Shake it off, Satou. [04:58] Fuj     What? [05:04] All     All right! Two homers in a row! 4-1! [05:09] Dai     It's no use. [05:11] Dai     The Touto Boys are just too good. SIGN    First base SIGN    Suzuki Andy [05:14] And     Three runs behind... [05:15] And     Left field SIGN    Urabe Hayato [05:16] Ura     Even if I took to the mound now,     they'd just light me up. [05:19] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Kimura [05:20] Kim     Crud. [05:22] Hik     D-Damn it! [05:25] Ump     Ball! [05:27] Ump     Ball! [05:29] Ump     Ball! [05:30] Ump     Ball four! [05:33] Tas     Time out! [05:37] Tas     Put those home runs out of your mind. [05:39] Tas     That was the meat of Touto's order.      There was nothing you could do. [05:43] Tas     But we can't keep walking their batters. [05:46] Tas     It's the bottom of their lineup     now, so just let them swing. [05:49] Hik     Manager. [05:51] Hik     You can swap me out for Urabe-kun now. [05:55] Dai     Huh?! [05:56] Hik     I've tried a few things, but it looks like     I don't have the weaponry to win this. [06:02] Hik     I'm sorry I couldn't live up     to your expectations. [06:07] Tas     All right. [06:09] Tas     But Urabe hasn't warmed up his arm yet. [06:12] Tas     We only need one more out. [06:13] Tas     Please see out this inning for us. [06:15] Hik     All right. [06:19] Ann     Batting seventh, third base, Nakamura-kun. [06:22] Ump     Play! [06:27] Dai     I've never seen Hikaru     looking so discouraged... [06:32] Dai     Huh? [06:33] Tas     Hey! [06:33] Fuj     There's a runner! [06:35] Wat     Run, Kotouge! [06:39] Ump     Ball! [06:40] Ump     Safe! [06:43] Hik     I forgot about the runner. My bad. [06:48] Momo     Looks like that kid's concentration     has gone out the window. [06:52] Gra     Yeah. [06:53] Gra     I think they want him to see out the inning. [06:56] Gra     I just hope doing so doesn't     further dent his confidence. [07:03] Fuj     He got it! [07:06] Fuj     What?! [07:07] Fuj     Hikaru, cover first base! [07:10] Ump     Safe! [07:11] All     Yeah! Awesome! Runners on first and third! [07:15] Dai     Hikaru! [07:17] Hik     Oh... sorry. [07:25] Dai     Come on, Hikaru. [07:27] Dai     Grit your teeth and bear it. [07:29] Dai     We can still make up a three-run deficit. [07:35] Hik     Huh? [07:37] Hik     What the... [07:39] Hik     Was baseball... always such a grind? [07:46] Fuj     He's running! [07:49] Fuj     Hey! [07:50] Ump     Balk! [08:00] Kid     Sweet freebie! [08:01] Kid     5-1! [08:05] Hik     S-Sorry, I think I just got flustered. [08:10] Dai     I'm disappointed. [08:12] Dai     We couldn't do anything     about those home runs. [08:15] Dai     Forgetting to use the set because of     those gut punches is understandable. [08:20] Dai     But your errors after     that weren't even errors! [08:22] Dai     You've just given up on the game! [08:26] Dai     Because your pitching     isn't working against them, [08:28] Dai     you've stopped caring altogether! [08:31] Dai     You wouldn't be playing so absentmindedly     if you still cared about this game. [08:35] Dai     I don't want to lose like this. [08:38] Dai     In fact, I still intend to win this game. [08:57] All     Keep us rolling, Sakai!     This is another chance! [09:06] (Flashback) Dai     You've just given up on the game! [09:11] (Flashback) Dai     I still intend to win this game. [09:13] Hik     Damn it! [09:24] Kat     Daigo! [09:28] Ump     Out! Three outs! Change sides! [09:30] Fuj     Nice one, Daigo! [09:33] Hik     Daigo-kun, are you okay? [09:34] Dai     I'm fine, I'm fine. [09:36] Dai     Nice pitching. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [09:41] Wat     5-1, huh? [09:42] Wat     Not bad, I guess. [09:45] Wat     We're on track to get     the game called in the fifth. [09:50] Ura     Let's face it. I wildly underestimated Touto. [09:53] And     We were relying on Satou,     but if they can hit his pitches... [09:56] Tas     Urabe, start warming up your arm. [09:59] Tas     You're pitching next inning. [10:01] Tas     What? [10:02] Tas     Satou asked me to switch you in. [10:04] Tas     Andy will be your catcher. [10:06] Tas     So get yourselves warmed up. [10:08] Ura     Y-Yessir. [10:10] Ura     But Andy's batting first this inning. [10:13] And     Oh, yeah, I am. [10:14] Dai     I'll help you warm up while he's out there. [10:17] Ura     Has your nose stopped bleeding? [10:19] Dai     It's fine. I stuffed some     cotton balls up there. [10:24] Hik     Manager. [10:26] Hik     I'm going to bow out now. [10:29] Hik     From here on out, please let     Nagai-kun field and bat in my place. [10:34] Tas     What? [10:36] Mut     Hikaru-kun?! [10:38] Ann     Bottom of the fourth, Dolphins to bat. [10:41] Ann     Batting fourth, first base, Suzuki-kun. [10:44] Hik     Daigo-kun yelled at me earlier. [10:48] Hik     He said I shouldn't play     as if I've already given up. [10:53] Ump     Strike! [10:55] Hik     That's when realization washed over me. [10:57] Hik     Once I got hit and didn't look     so cool anymore, I stopped caring. [11:01] Hik     I'm not obsessed with baseball.     I don't have any passion for the game. [11:09] Hik     If a newcomer like me can help the     team win, then it's another matter. [11:14] Hik     But as I can't, I'm useless to you. [11:17] Hik     Someone like me has no right being     on the field one second longer. [11:21] Txt     Right field SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [11:24] Hik     That's why I'd rather you played guys who've      been on the team a lot longer than I have. [11:30] Hik     Please let the real baseball lovers, SIGN    Nagai [11:33] Hik     who have trained so hard     over the years, take to the field. [11:38] Ump     Foul. [11:43] Hik     Here. Thanks for lending them to me, Nagai-kun. [11:52] Nag     You absolute moron! [11:55] Nag     What the hell, man?! [11:57] Nag     "Please let Nagai bat in my place"? SIGN    Third base SIGN    Ariyoshi [11:59] Nag     Screw you with your "let the real     baseball lovers take to the field" spiel! SIGN    Matsubara SIGN    Center field SIGN    Kishimoto [12:04] Nag     Who do you think you are?! [12:05] Nag     You think doing this will make us happy? [12:08] Nag     Stop trying to look cool when all     you're doing is running away, you idiot! [12:16] Nag     What's going on? [12:25] Ump     Safe! Safe! [12:27] Ura     That guy... [12:28] Ura     His leg hasn't even fully healed yet. [12:34] Tas     Satou, nobody's subbing in for you just yet. [12:37] Tas     This isn't the right time     to remove our fifth batter. [12:40] Hik     All right. [12:44] Nag     Hey, Satou! [12:46] Nag     Listen up! I only want to play when I can     bask in the glory of causing an upset! [12:51] Nag     If you wanna swap out for me, you'd     better set it up so I get that opportunity! [12:55] Nag     Besides, you can still claw     this back with your bat! [12:58] Nag     Stop hiding how upset you really are! [13:00] Nag     Use your own two hands to     take back what they took from you! [13:12] Ann     Batting fifth, pitcher, Satou-kun. [13:15] Ump     Play! [13:28] Wat     This guy's giving off a weird vibe. [13:31] Wat     After him, it's their bottom order. [13:33] Wat     You don't have to face him head-on, Komatsu. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Pitcher Komatsu [13:39] Ump     Strike! [13:41] Ura     Hey, now. What's he swinging at? [13:45] (Flashback) Nag     Stop hiding how upset you really are! [13:47] (Flashback) Nag     Use your own two hands to     take back what they took from you! [13:51] Fuj     Calm down, Satou! [13:57] And     Hey, over here! [14:02] Ump     Safe! [14:04] Fuj     What does he think he's doing? [14:06] Fuj     He's got an injured leg, and he was     never a base stealer, anyway! [14:11] And     Hey, hey! [14:16] Ump     Ball! [14:19] Ump     Safe! [14:20] Fuj     Hey, And— [14:21] Tas     No, it's okay. [14:23] Tas     He's not trying to steal. [14:25] Tas     He's trying to put some     pressure on their pitcher. [14:29] Fuj     Huh? [14:31] Tas     Well, he saw Satou's first swing. [14:34] Tas     Andy's probably trying to buy     him some time to calm down. [14:37] Fuj     I see. [14:40] And     Hey, hey. [14:41] And     Over here. Over here. [14:44] Kom     You're a butterball like me. [14:46] Kom     You think you can run?! [14:50] Ump     Safe! [14:50] Kom     Damn you! [14:53] Wat     Time out! [14:55] Wat     What are you doing?! [14:57] Wat     With our lead, we don't have     to worry about the runner! [14:59] Wat     After him, it's their bottom order. [15:01] Wat     You can even let Satou walk. [15:03] Wat     Focus on the batter! [15:05] Wat     Besides, do you really think     that guy could steal second?! [15:08] Wat     He's just toying with you! [15:11] Hik     He's not a fast runner,     and he's playing with an injury. [15:16] Hik     But he's still trying     to rattle their battery. [15:19] Hik     Is he trying to assist me? [15:21] Hik     Is he doing this for me? [15:23] (Flashback) Dai     You've just given up on the game! [15:26] (Flashback) Nag     Stop trying to look cool when all     you're doing is running away! [15:30] Ump     Strike two! [15:33] Hik     No, that's not it. [15:35] Hik     It's not for me. [15:37] Hik     Everybody's giving it their     all in order to win this game! [15:47] Hik     I was a fool! [15:49] Hik     Of course pitching and hitting     is fun when you're winning! [15:55] Hik     But in the end, whether it's going     well or badly... baseball is... [16:02] Hik     Baseball is fun because     everyone's giving it all they've got! [16:21] Fuj     It's gone! [16:34] And     That was amazing! [16:35] And     It's 5-3 now. We can turn this around! [16:37] And     You've restored my faith, man! [16:39] Hik     No. [16:42] Hik     It was you and the rest of     the team who restored mine. [16:53] Mic     That Satou Hikaru is bad news. [16:56] Mic     I've never seen anyone hit an outside     pitch farther than Wataru before. [17:01] Ump     Strike! Batter out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [17:03] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [17:06] Tas     Urabe's going to pitch now. [17:08] Tas     Andy will play catcher. [17:10] Tas     Satou, you'll switch with     Kishimoto in center field. [17:12] Tas     Daigo, you're out in left field. Be ready to     jump in if Andy's injury flares up again. [17:16] Tas     Matsubara, you're on first base. [17:18] Tas     That's all. [17:19] Mic     Yes, sir! [17:21] Mic     Huh? [17:23] Mic     They've changed their battery. [17:26] Wat     Satou was ineffective,     so they're putting in Urabe? [17:29] Wat     Even though we figured him out,     Satou's fastballs were more of a nuisance. [17:33] Wat     Looks like we got a lucky break. [17:36] Wat     Against Urabe, we can get twice     as many runs as they did last inning. [17:41] Wat     Nice, Urabe. Your pitches     are really flying today. [17:43] Ura     Huh? You think so? [17:45] And     Yeah, I mean it. [17:47] And     Anyway, just throw to where I signal. [17:51] Ura     Looks like that's all we can do. [17:56] Ann     Bottom of the fourth, Touto Boys to bat. [18:00] Ann     Batting ninth, pitcher, Komatsu-kun. [18:03] Dai     Okay, we just need two runs. Two runs! [18:05] All     Yeah, Urabe! You can do it! [18:09] Ura     I know! [18:11] Ura     This day... [18:14] Ura     This moment... [18:18] Ura     ...is the reason we've been doing all of this! [18:22] Ump     Strike! Out! [18:23] Tas     Yes! [18:24] Fuj     Nice pitching, Urabe! [18:26] Ann     Batting first, first base,     Mayumura Michiru-san. [18:32] Ump     Strike! [18:34] Gra     That kid's not bad, either. [18:36] Kao     Yeah. [18:37] Gra     He's coming in on the low side, [18:39] Gra     and he's throwing the ball     directly into the catcher's mitt. [18:46] Ump     Foul! [18:48] Ump     Ball! [18:51] Gra     That one was just for show. [18:53] Gra     The catcher's using his head     and calling an excellent game. [18:56] Gra     His speed might only be average, [18:58] Gra     but if the pitcher keeps throwing     with that level of control, [19:02] Gra     he'll cause issues for     even the best batters. [19:09] Ump     Batter out! [19:13] Mut     Urabe-kun, nice pitching! [19:16] Hik     So that's what pitching is about. [19:18] Hik     Pitchers are more than     just their fastballs. [19:24] Wat     What happened, Michiru?     Even you're struggling? [19:26] Wat     A pitcher like that shouldn't     be striking you out! [19:28] Wat     You're slacking! [19:31] Mic     That outside ball was just for show. [19:34] Mic     The rest were all inside. [19:37] Wat     What? [19:38] Wat     So he was throwing to your weaker side? [19:40] Mic     Exactly. [19:42] Ump     Strike! Batter out! [19:44] Fuj     All right! [19:45] Fuj     Nice one, Urabe! Well done! [19:47] Wat     Tch. [19:49] Mic     I think you're the one who's slacking, Wataru. [19:51] Wat     What?! [19:52] Mic     You should stop underestimating     Urabe and Andy. [19:57] Mic     We were distracted by Satou and Shigeno, [20:00] Mic     but it's those two who     are Mifune's backbone. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [20:05] Izu     Oh, 5-3, huh? They're putting up a good fight. [20:09] Kao     Izumi! Practice over already? [20:12] Izu     Yup. [20:13] Izu     I really thought they would've     called the game by now. [20:16] Izu     Is Daigo doing okay? [20:18] Kao     He's doing great! [20:20] Kao     He got a bunt and a squeeze,     so that's one base hit and one RBI! [20:23] Izu     Oh, not bad! [20:27] Ari     All right! [20:28] Kat     Sakura got another hit! [20:30] Tas     Okay! We've got to get some more runners     on base, and then, convert somehow. [20:34] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Kimura-kun. [20:36] Wat     Who is that Number 9? [20:38] Wat     The pitch wasn't bad, but she got another hit! [20:42] Wat     Anyway, we can't let them score any more runs! [20:46] Wat     First! [20:48] Ump     Out! [20:51] Tas     Nice bunt! [20:53] Ann     Batting second, left field, Shigeno-kun. [20:56] Izu     Oh, there's Daigo! [20:58] Wat     Komatsu! He's going to bunt!     Michiru, come forward to defend! [21:02] Dai     Th-They know... [21:05] Tas     He's already played a bunt     and a squeeze today. [21:08] Tas     I guess they're wise to him now. [21:13] Ump     Strike! [21:15] Dai     If she stands that far forward, bunting     for a base hit is out of the question. [21:19] Dai     I have no choice but to swing. [21:25] Dai     Maybe I can get it through     if I roll it out to right field. [21:29] Ump     Strike two! [21:33] Wat     Two strikes. He's not going to bunt now. [21:36] Wat     Retake your position. [21:38] Mic     Okay. [21:40] Dai     It's no good. I can't even graze them. [21:43] Dai     I practiced so hard, but in the end, [21:45] Dai     bunting for a base hit is a sly tactic     that won't work if they're watching for it. [21:51] Izu     Hey! Snap out of it, Daigo! [21:55] Izu     Quit swinging like you're hot stuff! [21:57] Izu     You can't do things you haven't     practiced, John Doe #28! [22:02] Dai     S-Sis? [22:07] Dai     Yeah. She's right! [22:10] Dai     When your back's against the wall. [22:13] Dai     stick to what you're most comfortable with! [22:16] Wat     What?! [22:17] Mic     A two-strike bunt?! [24:00] Dai     Go Dolphins! [24:01] Dai     Tie the game, then take     the lead and cause an upset! [24:04] Dai     But now, their ace Mayumura     Michiru is taking the mound! [24:08] Dai     And Touto's manager's also making a move! [24:12] Dai     This is the strength of the     undisputed kings, the Touto Boys. [24:16] Dai     They're amazing. But I don't want to lose! SIGN    Ace on the Mound [24:20] Dai     Next time: "Ace on the Mound!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E22 - Ace on the Mound 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.) [00:03] ---     Strike! [00:05] Dai     If she stands that far forward, bunting     for a base hit is out of the question. [00:09] Dai     I have no choice but to swing. [00:17] Ump     Strike two! [00:23] Izu     Hey! Snap out of it Daigo! [00:28] Izu     Quit swinging like you're hot stuff! [00:30] Izu     You can't do things you haven't     practiced, John Doe #28! [00:35] Dai     S-Sis? [00:40] Dai     Yeah. She's right! [00:43] Dai     When your back's against the wall, [00:46] Dai     stick to what you're most comfortable with! [00:49] Wat     What?! [00:56] Wat     Michiru! [01:01] Ump     Safe! [02:35] Ari     Nice one, Daigo! SIGN    Ace on the Mound [02:38] Kao     Daigo's playing well! [02:39] Kao     You can only pull off a two-strike bunt     if you're brimming with confidence. [02:44] Izu     That's literally all he     practiced with Urabe-kun. [02:47] Izu     Guess he needs to thank me     for the advice I gave him. [02:49] Kao     You're so... SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Urabe Hayato [02:51] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe-kun. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Catcher Mayumura Wataru [02:55] Wat     Didn't think he had the guts     to try a two-strike bunt. [02:58] Wat     Rats! They got us! [03:00] Mic     One out, runners on first and third. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    First base     Mayumura Michiru [03:03] Mic     We might be two runs ahead,     but you've gotta stay sharp, Wataru! SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [03:12] Mic     It's a squeeze play! [03:20] Ump     Safe! [03:21] Ump     Safe! [03:22] All     Yeah! [03:25] Dai     Nice one, Urabe! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Pitcher Komatsu [03:30] Txt     What are you playing at, Wataru?! [03:32] Txt     I can't believe we've let them pull off     two squeeze plays in one game! [03:35] Txt     It was common sense there to     waste one and see what they do! [03:38] Txt     Shigeno-kun punished us     with that two-strike bunt, [03:40] Txt     but we're wobbling right now! [03:50] Txt     Snap out of it, Mister Shot Caller! [03:52] Txt     We're only up one run,     and their cleanup's next! [03:54] Txt     Do you want to lose?! [03:57] ---     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. SIGN    Catcher SIGN    Suzuki Andy [04:02] Wat     I can't believe I let my nerves     get the better of me. [04:08] Ump     Ball! [04:09] Wat     They're starting to drift high. [04:12] Wat     Komatsu's reached his limit. [04:14] Wat     I should've told the bullpen to warm up. [04:17] Wat     No, this team's cleanup and fifth     hitter would overpower them. [04:23] Wat     Komatsu will just have to     tough it out for now. [04:30] Fuj     All right! It got through! [04:32] Tak     Run! [04:40] Ump     Safe! [04:42] Mut     We did it! SIGN    Right field SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko SIGN    Coach Fujii [04:43] Tas     We tied the game! [04:45] Kao     Awesome! [04:47] Wat     Time out, please. SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [04:54] Wat     Manager Inui. SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Manager Inui [05:00] Dai     What's going on? [05:03] Inu     Then, who will start for us tomorrow? [05:06] Inu     It's not like you to let     a lead slip in this manner. [05:10] Wat     I'm sorry. [05:12] Inu     Oh well. It's a good learning experience. [05:15] Inu     And tomorrow will be     irrelevant if we lose today. [05:20] Wat     Michiru. [05:22] Wat     I've okayed it with the manager. [05:24] Wat     You're pitching. [05:27] Ann     Lineup change for the Touto Boys. [05:32] Ann     The pitcher, Komatsu-kun, will be replaced     by first basewoman, Mayumura Michiru-san. [05:38] Ann     Komatsu-kun will replace her on first base. [05:47] Dai     Their ace has arrived... [05:52] Ann     Batting fifth, center field, Satou-kun. SIGN    Center field SIGN    Satou Hikaru [05:59] Ump     Play! [06:07] Ump     Strike! [06:08] Izu     That's crazy fast! [06:09] Kao     So she's their ace! [06:11] Gra     A left-handed sidearm.     That'll be hard to hit. [06:20] Gra     Foul! [06:21] Hik     The line that ball took was nuts... [06:23] Hik     I was sure it'd be a strike,     but it veered off to the inside! [06:27] Mic     Huh. He managed to get something on it. [06:36] Ump     Foul! [06:38] Mut     So close! [06:39] Wat     This guy... [06:41] Wat     He's already tucking his arms in so that     his swing meets the flight of the ball. [06:46] Mic     So annoying! [06:50] Ump     Foul! [06:51] Ura     He's something else! He's even     keeping up with Michiru's pitches! [06:55] Dai     You're doing great, Hikaru! [06:57] Mut     You can hit these, Hikaru-kun! [06:59] Inu     An unexpected switch to pitching. [07:02] Inu     Looks like she's still     adjusting to being up there. [07:04] Inu     She's not quite in the zone yet. [07:07] Inu     If you include her practice pitches,     she's thrown more than ten balls now. [07:11] Inu     Her arm should have warmed up by now. [07:18] Ump     Strike! Out! [07:29] Ump     Strike! [07:33] Ump     Strike! Out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [07:37] Kim     Still tied. [07:39] Kat     That was a real chance... [07:42] Dai     We caught up, but this is     where it gets really tough. [07:45] Dai     Getting runs off her won't be easy. [07:48] Dai     We can't afford to give up any runs, either. [07:50] Wat     Manager, I apologize for     getting us into this situation. [07:55] Wat     Please send us signs for     the final three innings. [08:00] Inu     All right. [08:02] Inu     The Mifune Dolphins. [08:04] Inu     They were completely off my radar,     but they've backed us into a corner. [08:10] Inu     Shigeno and Satou only joined the     team right before this tournament. [08:14] Inu     The children of the two hopefuls     who clawed their way up [08:17] Inu     from Kaidou Academy's third team     to the heady heights of the Majors. [08:22] Inu     Let's see if they can     live up to their namesakes. [08:28] Ann     Bottom of the fifth, Touto Boys to bat.     Batting third, center field, Yue-kun. [08:32] Inu     Yue, hang on a minute. [08:35] Inu     Their battery will probably adjust their     strategy based on our previous games. [08:41] Inu     They probably know how good     you are at hitting inside balls. [08:45] Inu     So don't swing at any inside balls that     look wayward. They're just padding. [08:50] Yue     Y-Yes, sir! [08:56] Ump     Ball two! [08:57] And     We can't bait this guy. [09:00] Inu     They will bait you on the inside and try     to get you with lower outside balls. [09:04] Inu     Go for those. [09:11] All     All right! [09:12] All     We got a runner on base! [09:14] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Mayumura-kun. [09:18] And     Damn it! We let a runner get     on base in front of Mayumura. [09:21] And     With no outs and a runner on first,     we can't walk him, either. [09:25] Ura     I won't let you get a hit!     I will hold the line here! [09:29] Wat     This is the most pathetic game     I've had since I put on the mask. [09:34] Wat     How dare you embarrass me... [09:37] Wat     I'm going to pay you back with my bat! [09:41] Ump     Strike! [09:44] Wat     Damn. That would have been a ball. [09:50] Wat     Huh?! A sacrifice bunt?! [09:52] Wat     T-Time out, please! [09:57] Wat     Manager. [09:58] Wat     I'm sorry, but did you just     give me the wrong sign? [10:01] Inu     I gave you the sign for a sacrifice bunt. [10:03] Inu     Is something wrong? [10:06] Inu     You're wondering why a cleanup     would have to play a sacrifice bunt. [10:10] Inu     I sent that sign because, after seeing your     swing just now, I know you won't get a hit. [10:15] Mic     Manager! [10:16] Inu     Wataru. [10:17] Inu     Calling the shots alone does not     mean you're playing baseball alone. [10:22] Inu     You thought you could beat a team     where everyone's pulling together? [10:29] Inu     Forget about the instruction to bunt. [10:31] Inu     Just go out there. [10:32] Inu     You know what to do, don't you? [10:34] Wat     Yes, sir! [10:37] Ump     Play! [10:44] Ump     Ball! [10:45] And     What's this? [10:46] And     I don't like the way he turned that down. [10:50] And     Watch out, Urabe. [10:52] And     Don't go easy on this guy! [10:55] Wat     I don't need a big hit. [10:59] Wat     Just to follow up! [11:02] Wat     It got through! [11:03] Mic     No outs, runners on first and second! [11:05] Ura     Crap. [11:07] Ann     Batting fifth, right field, Kouzaka-kun. [11:20] And     First! [11:21] Ura     I won't let you! [11:23] Ump     Safe! [11:26] Ura     S-Sorry. [11:31] Mic     All right! [11:32] Kom     No outs and bases loaded! [11:39] Dai     Crap. We'd just caught up, too... [11:43] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Kotouge-kun. [11:51] Coa     Go! [11:54] Ump     Safe! [11:55] Wat     All right! We've got the lead! [12:01] Kao     D-Don't worry about it! [12:04] Ann     Batting seventh, third base, Nakamura-kun. [12:07] Tas     It's only one run! [12:09] Tas     Don't let it get to you! [12:10] Tas     Stay sharp, battery! [12:12] And     You say that, Manager,     but that run was a killer. [12:17] And     Taking two runs off Mayumura Michiru is... [12:29] Ura     Out! [12:31] And     My bad. I totally wasn't ready for that. [12:36] Hir     Nice running! [12:37] Yue     A squeeze play right back at 'em! [12:39] Mic     That's two runs we've bagged as a team. [12:41] Mic     This is huge! [12:43] Mic     The game's definitely     turned in our favor now! [12:47] Mic     With our brilliant manager     and the players we've got, [12:50] Mic     there's no way we can lose this! [12:56] Ump     Out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [12:58] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [13:08] Ura     I'm so sorry, guys. [13:10] Ura     You all gave it everything to get us     within touching distance, and yet... [13:14] Ura     I'm so very sorry. [13:16] Dai     Wh-What are you talking about?! [13:18] Dai     It's not over yet! [13:20] Dai     We can still get those two runs back! [13:22] Dai     We can't give up now, guys! [13:24] Ari     Y-Yeah, you're right! [13:26] Kim     Right! It's time to attack! [13:30] Ump     Strike! Out! [13:35] Fuj     Three outs... [13:37] Dai     She's struck out five people in a row. [13:40] Dai     How are we going to get any runs off her? [13:51] Ump     Ball. [13:52] Ump     Ball four. [14:00] Fuj     They got another run. [14:10] And     Right field! [14:16] Ump     Out! [14:17] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [14:21] Wat     All right. It's the final inning. [14:23] Wat     Let's wrap this up! [14:24] All     Yeah! [14:25] Gramp     That insurance run put     them even further ahead. [14:28] Gramp     It's a three-run gap now. [14:29] Izu     Yeah, it was never going to be easy. [14:32] Izu     This team can't be beaten with just luck. [14:37] Tas     You guys have been great out there. [14:39] Tas     I'll be honest: I didn't think we'd hold     out against Touto as well as we have. [14:44] Tas     It won't be easy to score     three runs off that pitcher, [14:47] Tas     but since this is the final inning, [14:49] Tas     just go out and swing with no regrets! [14:51] All     Yes, sir! [14:53] Txt     Shortstop SIGN    Kimura [14:54] Ann     Batting first, shortstop. Kimura-kun. [14:57] Wat     Three left. [15:04] Ump     Strike! [15:07] Coa     Nagai. [15:09] Coa     If we get to two outs, you're pinch-hitting. [15:11] Coa     Get ready. SIGN    Nagai [15:13] Nag     Y-Yessir! [15:20] Dai     It's not over yet. [15:22] Dai     If we can hang on until Hikaru's turn,     three runs isn't impossible. [15:29] Ump     Strike! Out! [15:30] Ann     Batting second, left field, Shigeno-kun. [15:40] Dai     After I bunted three times,     they're not taking any chances. [15:45] Dai     I really have to swing this time. [15:47] Dai     I need to get on base, no matter what! [15:50] Ura     If Shigeno falls now, they'll put Nagai in     to bat instead of me, and the game's over. [15:55] Ura     Looks like the mountain known as     Touto was steeper than I thought. [16:01] Ump     Strike! [16:06] Tas     Mayumura Michiru has struck     six people out since they put her in. [16:11] Tas     If Satou's the only one who     can even graze her pitches, [16:13] Tas     there's not much we can do. [16:15] Ura     In the end, we lost because     they managed to hit my pitches. [16:19] Ura     I just want to get outta here now. [16:25] Ump     Ball! [16:26] Wat     He's got a good eye. [16:28] Wat     Or maybe he just couldn't swing in time? [16:32] Wat     Let's give him one more ball     to make sure which it is. [16:39] Ump     Ball! [16:41] Wat     Damn... [16:42] Wat     He's actually reading them. [16:45] Hik     Good job, Daigo-kun! [16:47] Kat     Nice, nice! [16:48] Wom     Wow, he's got the measure of those pitches! [16:52] Izu     He was practicing bunts until     sundown with Urabe-kun, [16:54] Izu     simulating all those     left-handed sidearm throws. [16:59] Izu     I guess he's just not as scared     of her pitches than the others. [17:04] Izu     Well, whatever. Just 'cause he can judge     them, doesn't mean he can hit them. [17:08] Dai     I need to get on base! [17:11] Dai     I don't want this to be over yet! [17:15] Ump     Foul, foul! [17:16] Dai     I actually touched it! [17:24] Ump     Foul. [17:25] Aru     You're hitting them! [17:26] Sak     Hit it, Shigeno-kun! [17:29] Ura     Hey, now... [17:33] Ura     Stop it. Just stop, already! [17:36] Ura     Why are you still fighting so hard?! [17:38] Ura     We already know they've won! [17:39] Ura     Just let the game end already! [17:45] Ump     Foul, foul! [17:47] Wat     Damn! [17:52] Mich     He couldn't even get near them before. [17:54] Mich     What's going on here? [18:00] Ump     Ball! [18:01] Ump     Three balls, two strikes! [18:03] Kao     All right! It's a full count! [18:08] Wat     Straight down the middle. [18:09] Wat     Don't let him walk. [18:11] Wat     He's struggling to even touch them.     There's no way he'll get a proper hit! [18:17] Ump     Ball! [18:18] Ump     Ball four! [18:22] Tas     All right! [18:23] Fuj     Nice eye! [18:26] Ann     Batting third, pitcher. Urabe-kun. [18:28] Nag     Guess I'm staying on the bench for now. [18:31] Izu     Go get 'em, Urabe-kun! [18:35] Dai     Come on, Urabe! [18:38] Ura     What the hell? [18:40] Ura     I can't believe that idiot     actually got on base. [18:43] Ura     He's just a beginner. [18:45] Ura     He refuses to give up and     doesn't know when to quit. [18:56] Ump     Foul! [18:57] Ura     No, because he's a beginner,     he doesn't understand how strong Touto are. [19:01] Ura     But you get it now, right? [19:06] Ump     Strike! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [19:07] Ura     We can catch up to them, time and again,     but they'll just keep on pulling ahead! [19:12] Ura     When you find out that their lineup, their     training, and everything else is a cut above, [19:17] Ura     it should crush you straight away! [19:19] Ura     It really should! [19:20] Ura     And yet, still... [19:28] (Flashback) Ura     I can't keep playing for the Touto Boys. [19:33] (Flashback) Ura     As long as he's there,     I'll never be the ace. [19:36] (Flashback) Ura     I want to join another team and defeat him. [19:40] (Flashback) And     Oh, so that's why. [19:41] (Flashback) And     Then, I'll come with you to the Dolphins. [19:55] Ura     You really don't know when to give up! [19:57] Ura     You third-rate "second!" [20:15] Ump     Safe! Safe! [20:17] Coa     Yeah! [20:19] Moto     Urabe followed it up! [20:20] Matsu     One out, runners on first and second! [20:24] Ura     I guess I don't know when to give up, either. [20:28] Wat     They're hanging on. [20:30] Wat     They're hoping to get one more chance. [20:34] Wat     Whatever. Your pitching's good. [20:37] Wat     It was sheer luck that he hit it at     an angle that kept it in fair territory. [20:42] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [20:44] Wat     Just don't give up a homer. [20:46] Wat     If we get these next     two out, victory is ours. [20:49] Mich     Okay! [20:53] Ump     Play! [20:58] Ump     Strike! [21:02] And     They're even more impressive up close. [21:05] Fuj     Oh, right. Those pitches are one thing for     a right-hander, but for a lefty like Andy... [21:10] Coa     Yeah. He probably feels like the pitches     are coming from behind him. [21:16] Ump     Strike two! [21:19] Wat     Good! We've got them now! [21:22] And     That second run we conceded in the fifth [21:24] And     was my fault because I wasn't     watching for the squeeze play. [21:27] And     I made the mistake. Now, I have     to make up for it with my bat! [21:32] Ump     Foul! [21:33] Kat     Good job! SIGN    Second base SIGN    Katsumata SIGN    First base SIGN    Matsubara [21:34] Matsu     Go! [21:35] Ura     Hit it, Andy! [21:38] And     I joined the Dolphins to     defeat the Touto Boys. [21:41] And     Our entire team has pulled     together to create this chance. [21:44] And     If I don't live up to     everyone's expectations here, [21:47] And     I can't call myself a cleanup hitter! [21:53] Wat     Wh-What?! [21:55] Ura     Yes! [21:57] Dai     Awesome! [21:59] Taka     Stop, stop! [22:06] Wat     Bases... loaded? [22:10] Ann     Batting fifth, center field. Satou-kun. [22:18] Mich     Last time, he hit a line-drive homer off     Komatsu's fastball and got us good. [22:24] Mich     But I won't let you get     any more hits, Satou Hikaru! [24:00] Dai     The final inning. One out, and bases loaded. [24:03] Dai     Everybody's hearts came     together to create this chance. [24:06] Dai     We have to catch up here or it's over! [24:08] Dai     Hikaru, please, hit it! [24:10] Dai     But the pitch their ace,     Mayumura Michiru, throws is... [24:15] Dai     The game against the Touto     Boys is about to be decided! SIGN    The Hit of Destiny [24:19] Dai     Next time: "The Hit of Destiny." [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E23 - The Hit of Destiny 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.) SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [00:01] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [00:04] Wat     Just don't give up a homer. [00:06] Wat     If we get these next     two out, victory is ours. [00:09] Mich     Okay! [00:13] Ump     Strike! SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Pitcher Mayumura Michiru SIGN    Catcher SIGN    Suzuki Andy [00:17] And     They're even more impressive up close. [00:20] Fuj     Oh, right. Those pitches are one thing for     a right-hander, but for a lefty like Andy... SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Coach Fujii SIGN    Mifune Dolphins SIGN    Manager Tashiro [00:25] Tas     Yeah. He probably feels like the pitches     are coming from behind him. [00:31] Ump     Strike two! SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Catcher Mayumura Wataru [00:34] Wat     Good! We've got them now. [00:37] And     That second run we conceded in the fifth [00:39] And     was my fault because I wasn't     watching for the squeeze play. [00:42] And     I made the mistake. Now, I have     to make up for it with my bat! [00:47] Ump     Foul! [00:48] Kat     Good job! SIGN    Second base SIGN    Katsumata SIGN    First base SIGN    Matsubara [00:49] Matsu     Go! SIGN    Pitcher SIGN    Urabe Hayato [00:50] Ura     Hit it, Andy! [00:53] And     I joined the Dolphins to     defeat the Touto Boys. [00:56] And     Our entire team has pulled     together to create this chance. [01:00] And     If I don't live up to     everyone's expectations here, [01:02] And     I can't call myself a cleanup hitter! [01:08] Wat     Wh-What?! [01:10] Ura     Yes! [01:12] Dai     Awesome! [01:14] Taka     Stop, stop! [01:16] Fuj     All right! SIGN    Touto Boys SIGN    Manager Inui [01:21] Wat     Bases... loaded? SIGN    Center field SIGN    Satou Hikaru [01:25] Ann     Batting fifth, center field, Satou-kun. SIGN    The Hit of Destiny [03:13] Gran     One out, bases loaded, huh? [03:24] Izu     They're doing amazingly well! [03:26] Mom     If Hikaru-kun hits a home run here,     it'll be one hell of a comeback story! [03:34] Inu     Time out! [03:36] Gran     Their manager's making a move. [03:41] Inu     You're getting over-excited, Michiru. [03:44] Inu     That was their cleanup. [03:46] Inu     Instead of just hitting the corners,     you should've drawn it out. [03:50] Mic     Y-Yes, sir. [03:54] Inu     We're going to walk Satou. [03:57] Wat     W-Walk him? [03:58] Mic     But the bases are loaded! [03:59] Mic     That'll give them a run! [04:01] Inu     They're welcome to it. [04:03] Inu     It's less risky than taking on Satou. [04:06] Inu     Taking on the two hitters     after him is a lot safer. [04:10] Inu     Walk him. [04:11] Inu     Am I clear? [04:13] Wat     Understood. SIGN    Right field SIGN    Sakura Mutsuko [04:34] Ump     Play! [04:41] Fuj     Are you serious?! [04:43] Ura     They're going to walk him     with the bases loaded? [04:52] Ump     Ball! [04:54] Tas     This is bad. [04:56] Tas     No one in the bottom of our lineup     has a hope of hitting her pitches. [05:04] Ump     Ball two. [05:09] Inu     Time out. [05:19] Inu     You seem unhappy, Michiru. [05:21] Inu     Aren't you on board with this strategy? [05:26] Mic     I-It's fine. [05:28] Inu     Be honest. [05:30] Inu     Do you want to win by getting Satou out? [05:35] Mic     Yes. I want to win by facing them head on. [05:38] Mic     I don't think a team that uses a tactic     like this to avoid a fight in Regionals [05:44] Mic     has any hope of making it to the very top! [05:48] Wat     Michiru... [05:50] Mic     And don't you always say that junior     baseball isn't just about winning, Manager? [05:57] Mic     It's about being proud of yourself for     being better than you were yesterday! [06:03] Mic     Please let me take him on! [06:04] Mic     I want to keep playing with my head held high! [06:07] Mic     I promise I'll get him out! [06:12] Inu     All right. [06:14] Inu     I'll allow it. [06:24] (Flashback) Wat     Well? How do you plan on getting him out? [06:27] (Flashback) Mic     I have an idea. [06:29] (Flashback) Mic     Leave it to me. [06:37] Fuj     He's squatting! [06:38] Fuj     They're ready to fight! [06:41] Wat     Bring it on, Michiru. [06:44] Wat     I'm surprised. [06:45] Wat     I didn't think she had it in her to     challenge the manager and her catcher. [06:51] Wat     But that's why... she's our ace! [06:54] Ump     Strike! [06:56] Mic     I won't let you hit. [06:57] Mic     I'm going to take you down with     the pitch I've admired for so long. [07:02] Mic     I swear it! [07:06] Mic     Back in third grade, [07:09] Mic     I didn't know much about baseball yet,     and I had no real interest in it. [07:14] Mic     I knew my father was a pro,     but he was retired by then. [07:18] Mic     Two of my three older siblings     didn't care about baseball, either. [07:22] Mic     Then, one day, Wataru, whose interest     in baseball was starting to grow big time, [07:25] Mic     sat and watched one of Dad's old videos. [07:28] Mic     It was the one where Dad was     playing in the World Series, [07:31] Mic     back before we were born. [07:34] Mic     That was the first time I saw him*... [07:40] Mic     Ever since that day, the pitching*     style I've adored the most... [07:47] Mic     ...is the left-handed overhead     Shigeno Goro throws! [08:02] Ump     Strike! [08:06] Fuj     What was that?! [08:07] Tas     All this time, she's had an     overhead throw up her sleeve? [08:10] Fuj     And it's her fastest pitch yet! [08:15] Wat     She... She's been practicing     an overhead throw in secret? [08:21] Wat     A year ago, I started getting     a pain in my elbow when pitching. [08:26] Wat     My dad banned me from pitching     till I reach middle school. [08:29] Wat     That's when I started catching. [08:32] Wat     Manager made Michiru a pitcher,     and she started off pitching overhead, [08:38] Wat     but she couldn't control it,     so she switched to the sidearm. [08:44] Wat     Since that worked out so well, [08:47] Wat     I thought she'd given up on the overhead... [08:51] Wat     But it looks like she never let go     of her fascination with Shigeno Goro. [08:59] Ump     Foul. [09:03] Wat     You won't be able to slug it now. [09:06] Wat     The third strike's coming up! [09:09] Dai     We're counting on you, Hikaru! [09:10] Dai     I know you can hit 'em! [09:14] Hik     Daigo-kun... [09:17] Hik     Okay! [09:21] Mic     You think he can hit these pitches? [09:22] Mic     Don't be stupid. [09:25] Mic     I've been saving this     pitch for the Nationals, [09:28] Mic     and there's no way he can hit them! [09:41] Mic     No way... [09:43] Mic     This can't be happening. [09:46] Mic     Catch it. [09:49] Mic     You've got it, right? [09:55] Fuj     It made it! [09:56] Mic     No way. [09:59] Fuj     6-8! [10:03] Fuj     7-8! [10:05] And     If I make it home, we're tied. [10:14] Tas     Andy! [10:15] Fuj     His leg! [10:21] Ump     Out! [10:23] Fuj     Are you all right? [10:27] Fuj     Andy! [10:28] Tas     Umpire! [10:29] Tas     Pinch hitter: Nagai! SIGN    Nagai SIGN    Third base SIGN    Ariyoshi [10:30] Nag     Who, me?! [10:34] Nag     M-Manager! The situation's     totally different now! [10:37] Nag     We've closed the gap to one run,      with a runner on second! [10:40] Nag     I'm not— [10:41] Tas     I told you I'd put you in if we got two outs. [10:43] Tas     I don't want this game to be your last     without you getting a chance to play. [10:48] Tas     Look. Your parents came to cheer you on. [10:52] Nag     But I told them they didn't need to come     because I was on the bench today. [10:56] Tas     Even if they get you out,     nobody will blame you. [11:00] Tas     Pour your emotions of the last     three years into that bat, [11:02] Tas     and swing without hesitation! [11:04] Nag     Y-Yes, sir! [11:07] Ump     Play! [11:09] Dai     Go get 'em! [11:11] Sak     Hit it, Nagai-kun! [11:13] Ura     Keep us rolling, Nagai! [11:15] Ura     If the game ends with you,     you'll have hell to pay! [11:18] Nag     Of course I don't want the game to end. [11:21] Nag     But... [11:25] Ump     Strike! [11:28] Nag     How am I even supposed     to hit this devilish pitch? [11:36] Mic     It's insane. [11:37] Mic     How did he even hit that pitch? [11:40] Mic     I don't believe it! [11:43] Nag     Strike two! [11:45] Ura     What is he swinging at? [11:46] Ura     Those were clearly balls! [11:49] Wat     Michiru's really shook up     from Satou hitting her pitch. [11:53] Wat     Thank god this batter's an     idiot who'll swing at anything. [11:56] Tas     This is rough. [11:58] Fuj     Yeah. [11:59] Fuj     Satou's just on another level.     It's not like everyone can hit her pitches. [12:03] Tas     Still, they ran Touto to the wire. [12:06] Tas     The kids have played great. [12:10] Nag     Damn. I really want to hit this ball! [12:13] Nag     For everyone's sake, I don't want it to be over. [12:23] Ura     Run, Nagai! [12:32] Ura     It's a dropped third strike! Run! [12:35] Nag     I won't let it end here! [12:43] Ump     Safe, safe! [12:47] Mic     Komatsu! Back home! [12:50] Ump     Safe! [12:55] Old     Hey, that's some hustle. [12:56] Izu     Yeah! That was amazing! [12:58] Dai     Yeah! [12:59] Ura     We caught up! [13:01] Sat     Thank you. [13:02] Fuj     Nice swing and run, Nagai! [13:04] Tas     You did good. [13:07] Wat     I'm sorry. [13:08] Wat     I shouldn't have missed that ball. [13:10] Wat     It was my error. [13:11] Mic     Stop. [13:12] Mic     I threw a wild pitch. I'm to blame. [13:15] Mic     I'm sorry. [13:20] Wat     It's not over yet! [13:22] Wat     All they did was tie the game. [13:24] Wat     We'll see this out and grab a walk-off hit! [13:25] Mic     R-Right. [13:28] Mic     Hey, don't touch me there! [13:30] Wat     Your overhead throw was something else. [13:33] Wat     I was genuinely surprised by it. [13:41] Ump     Strike! [13:42] Ump     Batter out! SIGN    Mifune SIGN    Touto [13:43] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [13:48] Tas     As we feared, Andy can't carry on. [13:51] Tas     Daigo, you're the catcher now. [13:52] Dai     Y-Yes, sir. [13:54] Tas     Nagai, you're in left field. [13:55] Nag     Yes, sir! [14:00] Ura     I'll vary the pitches myself. [14:02] Ura     You just tell me whether     to go inside or outside. [14:05] Dai     Okay. [14:06] Dai     How are you holding out, though? [14:08] Ura     I can't start whining now     when we just tied the game. [14:12] Ura     There's no way we're letting     them get a walk-off hit. [14:14] Ura     We'll take this into extra innings     and beat them there! [14:17] Dai     Yeah! [14:19] Ann     Bottom of the seventh,     Touto Boys to bat. [14:23] Ann     Batting seventh, third base, Nakamura-kun. [14:27] Ump     Play! [14:34] Ump     Ball. [14:36] Ump     Strike! [14:38] Ump     Foul. [14:44] Ump     Out! [14:45] Tas     Yes! [14:46] Fuj     Nice play, Takahashi! [14:48] Ann     Batting eighth, shortstop, Sakai-kun. [14:56] Ura     Left field! [14:58] Fuj     Nagai! [15:04] Ump     Out! [15:05] Ura     All right! [15:06] Ura     Nice one, Nagai! [15:07] Dai     We've got two outs now. [15:10] Wat     Two good plays in a row. [15:12] Mic     Looks like we're heading for extra innings. [15:14] Mic     The real showdown will     come in the next inning. [15:17] Ann     Batting ninth, first base, Komatsu-kun. SIGN    Mayumura Ken [15:22] Mic     Dad! [15:30] Ura     Get this guy out,     and we head into extra innings. [15:37] Sak     All right! [15:38] Nak     Nice one, Komatsu! [15:41] Inu     Time out! [15:42] Inu     Pinch runner for first base. [15:45] Ann     Batting first, pitcher,     Mayumura Michiru-san. [15:51] Dai     We've got two outs, but we still have     to make sure she doesn't rope this one. [15:55] Fuj     Be careful! [15:57] Fuj     Walk her if you have to. [16:01] Ura     Just one more. [16:10] Ump     Strike! [16:12] Ura     I won't let you get a walk-off hit here! [16:16] Mic     Dad... [16:18] Mic     Before now, he's never turned up     to a single one of our games. [16:23] Mic     But today, he's come to one     for the first time. [16:36] ---     Safe! [16:38] Kom     Nice one, Micchi! [16:39] Sak     Let's wrap this up! [16:40] Tou     This is our chance to end the game! [16:42] Tas     Two outs, runners on first and second. [16:44] Tas     This is bad... [16:45] Tas     Yeah. They could wrap this up in one hit. [16:50] Ann     Batting second, second base, Hirata-kun. [16:53] Ump     Play! [16:55] Ura     Damn it! [17:00] Ump     Ball! [17:02] Ura     I jammed my middle finger in that last play. [17:09] Ump     Ball! [17:10] Ump     Ball two. [17:16] Ura     Damn it! [17:18] Ura     We've all fought tooth and nail to get here. [17:23] Ura     And we only need one more     out and we change sides. [17:36] Ump     Hit by pitch! [17:40] Tas     Time out! [17:42] Dai     What? Your finger? [17:48] Ura     I'm sorry, but I'm done. [17:51] Ura     If I keep pitching, we'll lose for sure. [17:53] Ura     There's only one thing we can do now. [17:57] Coa     Satou, come here! [17:58] Coa     We're putting you in to pitch! [18:02] ---     What? [18:04] Mom     But Hikaru-kun's already     been knocked around... [18:07] Izu     They must really be desperate. [18:12] Ura     I'm counting on you. [18:23] And     It hurts, doesn't it? [18:27] And     But I'm amazed you offered to     leave the game yourself. [18:31] And     Let's let the rookies     take it from here. [18:35] Wat     Damn, they switched him out. [18:39] Wat     It's true that we took Satou out     earlier in the game, [18:43] Wat     but that was mostly because he imploded. [18:47] Wat     If he's reset since then,     we could easily go into extra innings. [18:52] Fuj     You sure about putting     Satou on the mound again? [18:55] Fuj     He already choked once, [18:56] Fuj     and now you're putting him up there     with bases loaded, needing one last out? [19:00] Coa     I'm not sure. [19:01] Coa     He's surprisingly calm, though. [19:05] Coa     He might be able to save the game for us. [19:07] Ann     Batting third, center field, Yuge-kun. [19:11] Ump     Play! [19:13] Dai     Come on, Hikaru. [19:14] Dai     Let your confidence soar     and throw a scorcher! [19:24] Ump     Strike! [19:28] Sat     The baton's with me now, Urabe-kun! [19:32] Wat     Satou's completely recovered. [19:36] Wat     No. If anything, he looks like he's     pitching even better than he was before. [19:41] Sat     I will definitely get him out. [19:46] Sat     For Daigo-kun's sake, because     he's shown me how fun baseball is. [19:54] Sat     And for those two, who are banking     everything on this one game. [20:00] Sat     For everyone who's given     everything to be here... [20:06] Sat     I'm going to give it all I have! [20:11] Ump     Strike two! [20:12] Fuj     All right! [20:13] Coa     We're almost there! [20:15] Ura     Dude... He's pitching emergency relief,     after his arm hard already cooled down... [20:20] Ura     What a monster! [20:23] Mai     So this is Satou Toshiya's son. [20:26] Mai     He's still rough around the edges,     but he has a lot of potential. [20:30] Izu     Just one more strike. [20:32] Mom     Go get 'em, Hikaru-kun! [20:35] Dai     Wow. Hikaru really is a     concentrated ball of talent. [20:39] Dai     If we just get this guy out,     we can still win this. [20:47] Dai     We've got him! [20:50] Dai     We're going into overtime! [21:10] Ump     Safe! [21:11] Ump     That's game! [21:19] Izu     You're kidding... [21:20] Mom     Th-The game's over... [21:36] Dai     W-We lost. [21:40] Dai     I'm sorry, Hika— [21:51] Tas     Satou! [21:52] Fuj     What's wrong, Satou?! [21:53] Tas     Wait! Don't move him! [21:55] Tas     Call an ambulance. [21:56] Tas     Someone, call 911! [21:58] Fuj     Okay! [22:07] Dai     What just... happened back there? [22:12] Dai     How... did this happen? [22:23] Dai     I couldn't... stop shaking. [24:00] Dai     Hikaru! [24:01] Dai     No... It's all my fault! [24:04] Dai     Losing the game.     Hikaru getting hurt like that. [24:07] Dai     It's all my fault! [24:09] Dai     I have to go see him. [24:10] Dai     I need to see Hikaru and apologize! [24:14] Dai     So I can face baseball again! [24:16] Dai     So him and me can set out together again! SIGN    No way...! [24:19] Dai     Next time: "No way...!" [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E24 - No way...! 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.) SIGN    Shigeno [00:20] Dai     In a game-ending situation like that,     the catcher should never leave the plate. [00:30] Dai     It's my fault. [00:35] Dai     I should've left it for Hikaru. [00:42] Hik     You sure look glum. [00:48] Dai     Hikaru?! [00:50] Dai     Are you okay now? [00:52] Hik     Why wouldn't I be? [00:54] Dai     Is that some sort of joke? [00:56] Dai     You had to be taken away in an ambulance     after our collision yesterday! [01:00] Hik     Oh, that? Nah, I'm totally fine. [01:02] Hik     But forget that. I want you     to catch for me, Daigo-kun. [01:06] Hik     We could've won yesterday's game,     but we gave up a walk-off hit. [01:10] Hik     We need to practice some more. [01:15] Dai     S-So you're sure you're okay?     If you are, that's a big relief. [01:19] Dai     Oh, but you should     probably take it easy today. [01:23] Dai     You pitched in a game yesterday, after all. [01:25] Hik     It's all good. [01:27] Dai     But your arm must be tired. [01:29] Hik     I just said it's all good. [01:32] Hik     Anyway, whose fault do you     think it was that we lost? [01:40] Hik     If you hadn't gotten in my way,     we would've taken the game to extra innings. [01:46] Hik     And I wouldn't have had to die. [01:57] Dai     It... It was a dream... SIGN    No way...! [03:36] Mom     Oh, good morning, Daigo. [03:39] Dai     Morning. [03:41] Mom     It's already eleven. [03:43] Mom     You sure slept in. [03:45] Dai     Yeah. [03:46] Dai     I had trouble getting to sleep last night. [03:52] Mom     Here you go. [03:54] Dai     What? [03:55] Mom     Manager Tashiro told me you needed to     give him a call as soon as you woke up. [04:00] Coa     Hey, Daigo! [04:02] Coa     Good job out there yesterday. [04:03] Dai     Um, Hikaru... [04:05] Dai     How's Hikaru doing? [04:08] Coa     Satou-san called me this morning. [04:11] Coa     Hikaru was knocked out cold     and suffered a concussion, [04:13] Coa     but I hear he's doing better already. [04:16] Dai     Really? [04:17] Coa     Yeah. So no need to worry. [04:20] Dai     What a relief! [04:24] Coa     Thanks to you guys, [04:26] Coa     the last tournament for the sixth     graders ended in one hell of a game. [04:31] Coa     Thank you. [04:32] Dai     O-Oh, no, I didn't do anything special. [04:36] Dai     And anyway, we didn't even beat Touto. [04:39] Coa     And that's fine. [04:40] Coa     Just getting the chance to play Touto     was something special in itself. [04:44] Coa     Not only that, you guys gave them a real     run for their money, which is amazing. [04:50] Dai     Manager... Thank you very much! [04:54] Coa     Use this as an incentive. [04:55] Coa     You need to keep going with     baseball in middle school. [04:58] Dai     Yes, sir! SIGN    Home     Run [05:09] Mut     So Hikaru-kun's okay? [05:12] Mut     That's great news. [05:13] Dai     I know, right? [05:15] Dai     I couldn't sleep last night. [05:17] Dai     I was worried about Hikaru,     and I'm the reason we lost the game. [05:23] Mut     But it wasn't your fault. [05:26] Mut     Remember what the manager said? [05:27] Mut     We all fought hard,      and it was a great game. [05:35] Dai     Even so, I really want to go see Hikaru     as soon as I can and apologize to him. [05:38] Mut     Why don't you call him, then? [05:41] Mut     Or if you know his address, we could go to     his house next Sunday. That'd surprise him! [05:46] Dai     B-But he lives in Gunma! [05:48] Dai     We're in grade school. We can't     take the train that far on our own. [05:51] Mut     "That far"? It's still in the Kantou region. [05:53] Mut     I think it's only about two hours by train. [05:59] Mut     Sorry, Dad. [06:01] Mut     It wasn't my intention to get you to     drive us somewhere on your day off. [06:05] Dad     When you said you wanted to go     all the way to Gunma with a boy, [06:08] Dad     your dear old dad just     had to get in on the action. [06:11] Dad     Right, Shigeno-kun? [06:13] Dai     Y-Yessir! [06:14] Dai     My mom was also okay with this arrangement. SIGN    Takazaki [06:44] Dad     I guess this is it. SIGN    Sakaguchi [06:50] Old     The GPS says we're here,     but that doesn't say Satou. [06:55] Dai     I think Sakaguchi's right. [06:57] Dai     It's Hikaru's mother's maiden name. [07:00] Old     Oh, I see. [07:09] Dai     I guess they're not in. [07:11] Old     Didn't I say this might happen? [07:13] Old     I said: "What if they're     not in when we get there?" [07:15] Old     Normally, you call someone first. [07:18] Mut     We wanted to surprise him, though! [07:21] Dai     Oh, well. [07:22] Dai     Their car's here, though,     so I guess we should wait a while. [07:35] Dai     Satou-san! [07:37] Sat     Daigo-kun. [07:40] Sat     What are you guys doing here? [07:42] Dai     We wanted to see Hikaru! [07:44] Dai     I never got a chance to talk to him     after we lost that game. [07:50] Mut     We're so glad you're here! [07:52] Mut     So where's Hikaru-kun?     Did he go out somewhere? [07:55] Mut     When is he coming back? [07:58] Sat     Hikaru's... [08:01] Sat     Hikaru's... [08:03] Sat     ...not coming back. [08:04] Both     Huh? [08:10] Sat     I'm sorry, but you can't see him today. [08:13] Sat     You should head on home. [08:16] Mut     What? [08:17] Dai     Wh-What do you mean, we can't see him? [08:21] Dai     They said he had a concussion,     but he was fine! [08:25] Sat     I wanted to wait until we had     a clearer picture before talking to you, [08:30] Sat     but I guess I can't leave you in the dark. [08:34] Sat     Hikaru regained consciousness,     but he still can't move. [08:41] Sat     When you two ran into each other,     his neck took the brunt of the impact. [08:46] Sat     He was transferred to     a local hospital today. [08:49] Sat     I'm here to pick up a few of his things. [08:53] Sat     Unfortunately, only family     members are allowed to visit him. [08:58] Mut     B-But that's... [09:00] Mut     He will get better, though, won't he? [09:05] Sat     We don't know. [09:07] Sat     He can't move anything below his neck, [09:12] Sat     so we don't know what'll happen. [09:18] Dai     N-No... [09:21] Dai     No way! [09:44] Dad     Shall we pull into a rest stop     and grab a nice bite to eat? [09:48] Mut     S-Sure. SIGN    Mifune Elementary School [10:26] Mut     Shigeno-kun... [10:28] Mut     It's been two months since that day... [10:53] Mom     Daigo, are you home? [11:11] Coa     Good one, Nagai! [11:13] Fuj     Keep running! [11:19] Coa     Bow! [11:20] All     Thank you! [11:23] Coa     You all did great over     these past three years. [11:26] Coa     Today's farewell game was the last time the     sixth graders got to wear these uniforms. [11:31] Coa     Parting is always sad, [11:33] Coa     but you should be proud of what you did      here, doggedly chasing that white ball, [11:37] Coa     and you must keep     working hard in the future! [11:39] All     Yes, sir! [11:41] Coa     Last but not least, Coach Fujii and I [11:44] Coa     have a parting gift for each of you. [11:46] Fuj     We got you all some really rare     items from a famous local store! [11:51] Coa     When I call your name, please come forward. [11:53] Coa     Number one, shortstop, Kimura! [11:55] Kid     Yes, sir! [12:00] Coa     Good work. [12:01] Kid     Thank you very much! [12:03] Coa     Number two, center field, Nagai. [12:05] Nag     Yes, sir! [12:06] Coa     Number three, pitcher, Urabe. [12:08] Ura     Yes, sir! [12:10] Coa     Number four, catcher, Andy. [12:12] And     Yes, sir! [12:13] Coa     Number five, third base, Ariyoshi! [12:15] Are     Yes, sir! [12:16] Coa     Number six, left field, Kishimoto. [12:19] Kis     Yes, sir! [12:20] Coa     Number seven, first base, Matsubara. [12:22] Mat     Yes, sir! [12:23] Coa     Number eight, second base, Katsumata. [12:26] Kat     Yes, sir! [12:27] Coa     Number nine, right field, Sakura. [12:29] Coa     Yes, sir! [12:32] All     These are so cute! [12:35] All     Heave-ho, heave-ho! [12:39] All     Heave-ho, heave-ho! [12:44] All     Thank you so much! [12:51] Fuj     So I guess we'll drop Andy     and Urabe off on the way. [12:55] Both     Yeah, thank you. [12:57] Fuj     Off we go! [13:12] Fuj     So I guess Daigo didn't show up. [13:17] Coa     Yeah. [13:19] Coa     I've tried talking to him     about it a number of times, [13:22] Coa     but he's convinced himself that     the accident was all his fault. [13:25] Coa     He's shut himself off from the world. [13:28] Coa     Apparently, he even said     he's never playing baseball again. [13:32] Ura     Is he for real? [13:35] And     And how's Satou doing since the accident? [13:39] Coa     I haven't heard anything. [13:41] Coa     Or rather, I don't have the heart to ask. [13:44] Coa     They're only letting relatives see him. [13:46] Coa     Satou-san has asked me to leave     them alone for the time being. [13:51] Coa     He says he understands     it was an unfortunate accident, [13:54] Coa     and well, he doesn't want us     worrying about them. [14:05] Mom     Here, Daigo. [14:06] Mom     It's from the Dolphins' manager, Tashiro. [14:12] Mom     It was today, wasn't it? [14:13] Mom     The Dolphins' farewell game     for the sixth graders. [14:17] Dai     Yeah. [14:18] Mom     That's the commemorative gift.     All the sixth graders got the same thing. [14:24] Mom     You could've at least said     goodbye to your teammates. [14:28] Izu     Can't we just drop it? It's over now. [14:32] Izu     Besides, it was probably better this way. [14:34] Izu     If this emo kid had showed up,     he would've brought the whole mood down. [14:38] Izu     It's just tiresome. [14:41] Izu     Shut up. [14:43] Izu     My baseball-playing days ended     at the summer tournament. [14:48] Izu     Thanks for the food. Good night. [14:50] Mom     Uh, um, yeah. Good night. [14:58] Izu     What's wrong with that kid? [15:00] Izu     He doesn't even really talk anymore. [15:02] Izu     How long's he going to stay like this? [15:05] Mom     It's not surprising, after what happened. [15:09] Mom     I hoped it would get     better with time, though. [15:15] Mom     For better or worse, everything's      either black or white to him. [15:20] Izu     You mean everything's     "baseball or not" to him. [15:25] Izu     He sees everything in terms of baseball. [15:28] Mom     You're right. [15:29] Mom     He's like your pop in that way. [15:32] Mom     He gets his stubbornness from him, too. [15:37] Izu     Oh, a message. [15:39] Izu     I wonder if it's Kasumi... [15:42] Izu     Mom! [15:43] Izu     Speak of the devil! Look! [15:46] Izu     Now that's something! SIGN    Big Daddy SIGN    I'm coming home tomorrow. Please let your mom know. [16:00] Att     Sir? Sir? [16:02] Att     I'm sorry to disturb you, [16:06] Att     but we've landed at Haneda. [16:08] Gor     Oh, really? [16:13] Gor     Thank you. [16:16] Gor     It's been six months     since I was last in Japan. [16:18] Gor     I wonder if my kids have grown taller again. [16:30] Girl     Shigeno Izumi-san, 4m 62cm. SIGN    Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [16:34] Girl2     Great jump, Izumi. [16:36] Girl2     Maybe you should do track     and field in high school? [16:38] Izu     Oh, stop it. [16:39] Izu     I've decided to apply to Yokohama Seirin     because they have a girls' baseball team. [16:45] Girl     Wow, really? [16:46] Izu     Yeah. [16:47] Izu     Looks like I'm not ready     to give up baseball just yet. [16:51] Girl     So you're going to leave,     even though Fuurin has a high school? [16:55] Izu     Yeah... [16:56] Girl2     Sir! [16:57] Tea     Hm? [16:58] Girl2     There's a strange guy over there. [17:00] Tea     What? [17:01] Girl2     Look, over there! [17:02] Girl2     He's been watching us this whole time. [17:06] Girl2     It's some weirdo, sir! [17:08] Girl2     I bet it's that pervert who's been     seen in the area a lot recently! [17:12] Tea     What did you say?! [17:13] Girls     Ew. [17:14] Girls     I'm scared! [17:17] Gor     Hi! Izumi! [17:20] Izu     Th-That's... [17:22] Girl     The pervert's waving at us! [17:23] Tea     Okay! You girls wait here. [17:26] Tea     Hey, you over there! [17:27] Tea     Hey! [17:29] Tea     Stop! [17:31] Izu     Why is he running away? [17:46] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [17:57] Mut     So our teacher said earlier [18:00] Mut     that you were also trying     to get into Fuurin Academy. [18:04] Dai     Yeah. I'm going to give it a try. [18:07] Dai     No idea if I'll get in, though. [18:10] Mut     Jeez, why didn't you say something? [18:12] Mut     I told you I was applying to Fuurin ages ago. [18:16] Dai     You did? [18:21] Mut     Oh, yeah, your older sister     goes to Fuurin, doesn't she? [18:26] Dai     Yeah. [18:29] Mut     And she's captain of the baseball team. [18:34] Dai     It's her third year,     so she already left the team. [18:36] Dai     She won't be there by the     time we get there, anyway. [18:39] Mut     Really? [18:40] Mut     That's too bad. [18:42] Mut     It would've been reassuring to     have an older girl on the team. [18:45] Mut     I hope there are some other     girls on the team, though. [18:52] Dai     You're joining... the baseball team? [18:56] Mut     Yes, of course. [18:58] Mut     Playing baseball is a lot of fun. [19:02] Dai     I see. [19:10] Mut     You have to snap out of this! [19:13] Mut     You need to go back to     being the old Shigeno-kun! [19:16] Mut     I want to play baseball with you again! [19:20] Mut     That game... What happened to     Hikaru-kun wasn't your fault, [19:26] Mut     and I bet it'd break Hikaru-kun's     heart to see you like this. [19:32] Mut     I also... don't want you to hate baseball. [19:39] Dai     I can't do it. [19:42] Dai     You were there, too.     That time we were in Gunma. [19:47] Mut     In Gunma? [19:51] Dai     It was so far away. [19:54] Dai     Hikaru came all that way for our games. [20:01] Dai     And he must've woken up really early     every time we had a morning game. [20:08] Dai     How much do you have     to love baseball to do that? [20:13] Dai     And then... I... [20:16] Mut     Shigeno-kun... Then— [20:19] Dai     I just told you, I can't! [20:21] Dai     Don't talk about it! [20:23] Dai     Never mention baseball     or Hikaru to me ever again! [20:29] Dai     Whatever happens...     I'll never play baseball again! [20:33] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [20:38] Dai     Hikaru's... paralyzed     for the rest of his life. [20:44] Dai     How can I even go out on the     field like it didn't happen?! [21:05] Dad     Yo! [21:06] Dad     What's up, Daigo? [21:08] Dai     P-Pop? [21:11] Mut     Shigeno-kun's dad? [21:13] Dai     Wh-What are you doing here? [21:16] Dad     What do you mean? [21:17] Dad     The season ended yesterday, so I came home. [21:21] Dad     Didn't anybody tell you? [21:23] Dad     When I got home, your mom was out,     and no one else was there. [21:27] Dad     So I went to Izumi's school     to watch her class, [21:30] Dad     and now, I've come to pick you up. [21:36] Dad     You been keeping well, Daigo? [21:41] Dai     Y-Yeah... [21:46] Dai     Huh? Why? [21:50] Dai     Why am I crying? [21:56] Dad     H-Hey! Daigo? [22:02] Dai     I don't know why tears     started streaming down my face. [22:05] Dai     But... what I do know is,     I don't want Pop to see me cry. [22:16] Dad     So you want a race back to the house? [22:17] Dad     Fine by me! [22:20] Dad     Don't underestimate me! [22:21] Dad     You kids ain't gonna beat me just yet! [24:00] Dai     Why? [24:02] Dai     Why did you have to come home now? [24:05] Dai     I poured my heart and soul into baseball. [24:08] Dai     I wanted to show you too, but it's over now. [24:13] Dai     But you know something?     In truth... [24:16] Dai     In truth, I... SIGN    The Promise [24:18] Dai     Next time: "The Promise." [24:21] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E25 - The Promise 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.) SIGN    Honda Family [00:17] Dad     Hey, Pop. I'm back from Taiwan. [00:21] Dad     The Taiwanese league was just as intense     as the Japanese league and the majors. [00:25] Dad     I guess you can find baseball lovers     in every corner of the world. SIGN    Honda Family [00:36] Dad     Yeah, I know. [00:39] Dad     I'll follow your example. [00:42] Dad     I'll try to be a dependable father,     just like you were. [02:17] Dai     The three major sets of reforms during     the Edo period were the Kyouho reforms, SIGN    The Promise [02:20] Dai     the Kansei reforms and the Tenpo reforms. [02:23] Dad     Good job! [02:24] Dad     Let's start out slowly. [02:26] Izu     I said I got it! [02:30] Dai     The Kyouho reforms were instituted     by Tokugawa Yoshimune. [02:33] Izu     Pop, stop holding back! [02:36] Dad     You sure? [02:37] Dad     Yeah. Just bring it. [02:37] Dai     The Kansei reforms, by Matsudaira Sadanobu. [02:39] Dai     The Tenpo reforms, by Mizuno Tadakuni. [02:43] Dad     Nice catch! [02:44] Dad     You're catching these     pitches pretty easily, Izumi. [02:48] Izu     Stop making fun of me! [02:50] Izu     Man, a pro's pitches sure do pack a punch... [02:53] Dad     What's that? [02:54] Izu     Oh, nothing. [02:56] Izu     It's coming back. [02:57] Dad     Okay. [02:59] Dai     You guys are so loud.     It's still morning, y'know. [03:02] Dai     I'm trying to study for my entrance exam,     so could you knock it off? [03:05] Dad     Oh, you're up, Daigo! [03:07] Dad     Grab your glove and get out here. [03:10] Dad     Let's all play together. [03:11] Dai     Didn't you hear what I just said? [03:14] Dai     I'm studying for my entrance exams! [03:17] Dad     Exams? You're trying to     get into a private school? [03:20] Izu     You never study. What's gotten     into you, all of a sudden? [03:25] Izu     Just come down and play catch with us. [03:27] Izu     Pop just got back yesterday     after being away for so long. [03:31] Dad     Toshiya's been teaching you     how to catch, hasn't he? [03:33] Dad     I wanna see what you've got! [03:37] Dad     Remember what I promised you     before you joined the Dolphins? [03:40] Dad     That I'd play catch with you when I got back? [03:45] Dai     No way. [03:46] Dai     I'm done with baseball. [03:48] Dad     Huh? [03:49] Izu     You're wasting your time, Pop. [03:51] Izu     He's been like this since forever. [03:53] Izu     Didn't you hear what happened to Hikaru-kun? [03:57] Dad     No, I heard about it, all right. [04:03] Mom     It looks like he's completely     given up on baseball. [04:07] Dad     I see. [04:08] Mom     After rejoining the Dolphins,     he started training real hard. [04:13] Mom     After meeting Hikaru-kun, [04:15] Mom     and after learning about     the catcher position... [04:17] Mom     Before, he'd lost all     motivation to do anything, [04:19] Mom     but after all that, he was     pumped up every single day. [04:24] Mom     I really don't like the idea of him     quitting baseball like this, [04:29] Mom     but if playing is such     a painful experience for him, [04:33] Mom     I think we should just     let him do what he wants. [04:37] Mom     Lately, we've even avoided     talking about baseball around him. [04:43] Mom     But that feels kinda wrong, too... [04:47] Mom     Honestly, I have no idea what to do. [04:51] Dad     It's not a problem. [04:55] Dad     You haven't done anything wrong. [04:59] Dad     I'm sorry I left you to     handle this all by yourself. [05:06] Izu     I need some water. [05:15] Dad     Do you think you could let me sort Daigo out? [05:22] Mom     Sure. [05:30] Dad     Games, huh? [05:33] Dai     Hey, Pop... [05:35] Dad     Hey! You're doin' great! [05:37] Dad     Yeah, just like that! Get 'em, son! [05:39] Dai     Knock it off! You're distracting me! [05:44] Dad     That was close! [05:46] Dad     Try again. [05:53] Dad     Hey, Daigo! [05:56] Dad     They've got a manga corner over here. [05:58] Dad     What kinda stuff are you into? [06:01] Dad     I'm buying. [06:02] Dad     Just pick out one you like. [06:03] Dai     You're seriously suggesting manga to     a kid studying for entrance exams? [06:08] Dad     Hold up. [06:11] Dad     Hey, Daigo! [06:13] Dad     You haven't had lunch yet, right? [06:15] Dai     I'm not hungry. [06:22] Dad     Eat up! You're a growing lad. [06:26] Dad     So what's the deal with that girl you were     with the other day? You two going out? [06:31] Dai     You mean Sakura?! [06:33] Dai     Of course not! [06:34] Dad     No? [06:35] Dad     You looked pretty close from what I saw. [06:37] Dai     We just happen to walk home     in the same direction! [06:40] Dai     She's just one of my Dolphins' teammates! [06:43] Dad     So you have friends on the team, huh? [06:49] Dai     Anyway, why are you following me around? [06:52] Dad     Huh? [06:53] Dai     I know what you're doing. [06:55] Dai     Your end goal is to get me to     take up baseball again, isn't it? [06:59] Dai     That's not cool, man. [07:02] Dad     I wouldn't do that to you. [07:03] Dad     If you don't want to play,     nobody's gonna force you. [07:08] Dad     I just haven't seen you in such a long time.     I figured we should hang out together. [07:12] Dad     Whatever you want us to do, I'm on board. [07:16] Dad     Wanna go play soccer? How about karaoke? [07:18] Dad     C'mon, you can tell me. [07:23] Dad     So what you're saying is that you     want to study? That right, Daigo-kun? [07:27] Dai     I can't spend all day playing when     my entrance exams are coming up. [07:29] Dai     You don't have to be here,     if you don't want to. [07:32] Dad     I passed all my academic     tests to get into Kaidou. [07:36] Dad     I'll teach you whatever you want! [07:38] Dai     Then, how about helping     me with this one? [07:40] Dad     Yeah! You got it! [07:42] Dad     Triangle ABC has side BC divided     into three sections, at points D and E, [07:47] Dad     and side AC divided into four     sections at points F, G, and H. [07:51] Dad     What multiple of the surface area of     triangle CEH does triangle BFD have? [08:00] Izu     Like I keep telling you,     this and this are the same size! [08:04] Izu     Which means this bit becomes 2:1. [08:07] Dad     Oh! 2:1, huh? [08:09] Dad     So there's a chance to make a comeback! [08:11] ---     Well? [08:12] Dai     Just forget it! [08:13] Dai     I'll do it myself! [08:17] Fuj     You serious? [08:19] Dad     Yup! Dead serious! [08:21] Dad     I went up to bat, knowing that this     was our chance to turn the tables, [08:24] Dad     but the bat flew clean out of my hands. [08:27] Dad     All of their infielders just scattered! [08:30] Tas     You're as energetic as ever, Shigeno. [08:33] Fuj     So true. [08:34] Fuj     We're all old geezers, but you're     still tearing it up on the field. [08:40] Dad     You two are also still out there,     sweating with the Dolphins. [08:45] Dad     We're all real idiots here. [08:47] Tai     You got that right. [08:49] Tai     Oh, that reminds me. You said you wanted a     favor when you suggested coming for drinks. [08:53] Tai     What was it? [08:56] Dad     Oh, right. It's about Daigo. [09:00] Dad     I wasn't around to see him play this season. [09:03] Dad     I wondered if you could tell me     all about his time with the Dolphins. [09:07] Dad     Gimme all the details, no matter how small. [09:10] Fuj     So that means he's really     done with baseball, huh? [09:15] Dad     Yeah... [09:16] Coa     Shigeno, what are you going to do? [09:20] Dad     Beats me. [09:22] Dad     I haven't a clue, but whatever I decide     to do, I have to give it my best shot. [09:26] Dad     In baseball, I'm a veteran, [09:28] Dad     but as his dad, I'm a rookie. [09:38] Dad     So? [09:39] Dad     Any bites? [09:40] Dai     Not one. [09:41] Dad     What's up with you? [09:43] Dad     We agreed you'd take a day     off from studying today. [09:46] Dai     I did, but... [09:53] Dad     Ha, look at 'em go. [09:55] Dad     Keep it up! [09:57] Kids     Thank you! [10:01] Dai     Pop, are you disappointed in me? [10:04] Dai     You wanted me to keep the baseball     tradition going, didn't you? [10:08] Dad     What are you talking about? [10:09] Dad     'Course I'm not disappointed in you. [10:13] Dad     Are you saying that every kid of     a baseball pro has to play baseball? [10:17] Dad     Daigo, you are your own man. [10:20] Dad     Just do what you want to do. [10:23] Dai     Actually, I... [10:25] Dad     Huh? [10:28] Dai     I really wanted to show him. [10:30] Dai     I wanted to make Pop proud [10:32] Dai     by showing him how serious I was about     baseball and how much progress I'd made. [10:37] Dai     But instead... But instead... [10:44] Dad     Let's take a little detour. [10:49] Dai     This is... [10:50] Dad     Okay, let's go! SIGN    Mifune Batting Center [10:52] Dai     But I've already given up on... [10:55] Dad     I can't let myself get out of shape     just because it's the off-season. [10:59] Dad     Go get a drink or something     and hang around till I'm done. SIGN    Fastballs SIGN    For both batting positions [11:08] Txt     Right-handed pitcher [11:12] Dai     It's been a while. [11:25] Guys     Wow! [11:27] Guys     Get a load of this guy! [11:31] Guys     I feel like I know him from somewhere... [11:33] Guys     Wait a minute. Can it be?     It's that former major-leaguer— [11:36] Girl     Shigeno! It's Shigeno! [11:44] Dai     Wow. [11:52] Dai     I remember what it felt     like when I hit the ball. [11:55] Dai     Running like the wind,     whatever kind of hit I got. [12:17] Dad     Toshi, that you? I've got something     important I want to talk to you about. [12:21] Dad     Think we could meet up? [12:30] Dai     What? [12:32] Dai     A family outing? [12:34] Dai     I don't have time for that! [12:36] Dai     I'm studying for my entrance exams! [12:38] Izu     It's fine! A day off will be     a good change of pace for you. [12:42] Dai     And you're supposed to be studying, too, Sis! [12:44] Izu     I'm taking my textbook with me. [12:47] Dai     You're going that far?! [12:49] Mom     What's the big deal? [12:50] Mom     Having your pop here with us is rare enough. [12:53] Mom     Not to mention, the reason he even planned     this was because you're down in the dumps. [12:58] Dad     Okay! Everything ready? [13:00] Dad     Let's go! [13:05] Dai     This family is seriously messed up. [13:08] Dai     Since when do parents get in     the way of studying for exams?! [13:12] Dai     Don't they care if I fail? [13:29] Izu     Daigo. [13:30] Izu     Daigo! [13:33] Izu     We're here. [13:43] Dai     What is... this place? [13:45] Dad     These last two months have     been hard, haven't they, Daigo? [13:50] Dad     You might not believe this, but there were     times when I wanted to quit baseball, too. [13:56] Dad     Like when my pop died. [14:00] Dad     Or when I ruined my shoulder. [14:02] Dad     Plenty of times. [14:03] Dai     You wanted to quit? [14:04] Dad     That's right. [14:05] Dad     Which is why I'm not going to force     you to play baseball against your will. [14:10] Dad     Baseball's supposed to be fun. [14:12] Dad     It's not meant to be about bad memories. [14:18] Dad     If you love the game like I do, [14:21] Dad     I'm sure there will come a time     when you want to play again. [14:28] Dai     It won't happen. [14:30] Dai     Not for me. [14:33] Dai     I'm not strong like you, Pop. [14:37] Dai     I love baseball. [14:39] Dai     And I learned how fun playing catcher is. [14:42] Dai     How fun it is when the whole team     pulls together as one to win a game. [14:45] Dai     I was finally starting to get it! [14:49] Dai     And I actually did want to     continue playing baseball. [14:53] Dai     But... [14:55] Dai     I can't just keep on     having fun playing baseball, [14:59] Dai     when I put my best friend, Hikaru,      through something like that... [15:07] Dai     I can't do it. [15:11] Dad     Even if your friend forgives you? [15:21] Dai     H-Hikaru! [15:24] Hik     Hey. It's been a long time, Daigo-kun. [15:48] Hik     Are you surprised? [15:51] Hik     I'm really sorry I didn't tell you how much     better I was feeling, Daigo-kun. I mean it. [15:58] Hik     Truth is, I wanted to keep it a secret     until I'd made a complete recovery. [16:04] Hik     But the other day, your     father called up my papa. [16:09] Hik     I was shocked to hear that you     blamed yourself for the accident, [16:12] Hik     and that you were even talking     about giving up baseball completely. [16:17] Sat     I'm sorry, Daigo-kun. [16:19] Sat     At the time, we didn't know     how things would turn out. [16:21] Sat     But about two weeks after the accident,     he regained feeling in his upper body. SIGN    Furutaka Rehabilitation Hospital [16:25] Sat     And now, he's well enough to come to this     rehabilitation center in a wheelchair. [16:31] Dai     Rehabilitation? [16:33] Sat     Of course, I wanted to tell you     right away so you could visit, [16:38] Sat     but Hikaru didn't want that. [16:40] Hik     That's because I didn't want my best     friend to see me looking so weak. [16:46] Dai     A-Aren't you mad at me, Hikaru? [16:49] Hik     Mad at you? [16:51] Hik     What for? [16:52] Dai     What do you mean, what for? [16:54] Dai     I ran into you and caused all this. [16:55] Hik     Of course I'm not mad. [16:58] Hik     I'm the idiot who dived for     the ball without calling for it. [17:01] Hik     It was all on me. [17:04] Hik     You had a much safer catch than I did. [17:07] Hik     I was the one who got in your way     and caused our team to lose. [17:11] Hik     I felt so terrible about the whole thing,     I just couldn't face you guys. [17:16] Dai     Hikaru... [17:25] Dai     B-But your legs... [17:30] Dai     With your legs out of action,     baseball isn't... [17:51] Hik     Daigo-kun. [17:54] Hik     Go over to that wall. [18:02] Hik     Here it comes, Daigo-kun! [18:13] Hik     And back, Daigo-kun. [18:26] Dad     Toshi, remember when my pop died? [18:30] Sat     Yeah, I remember. [18:33] (Flashback) Gor     Toshi-kun. Tomorrow...     I'm moving to Mifune. [18:39] (Flashback) Tos     Does that mean I can't play     catch with you anymore? [18:43] (Flashback) Gor     I don't know. [18:44] (Flashback) Gor     But... my pop just died, [18:48] (Flashback) Gor     so I don't even want to watch,      let alone play baseball. [18:56] (Flashback) Tos     Goro-kun, wait! [19:05] (Flashback) Tos     Let me just catch one of     your pitches, one last time! [19:10] Hik     Remember what I said to     you in that letter before? [19:13] Hik     That one day, we'd become     the strongest battery ever? [19:18] Hik     I may not be able to run yet, [19:20] Hik     but I'm going to join my middle school     baseball team and make a comeback! [19:26] Hik     So... [19:32] (Flashback) Tos     You... can't quit baseball! [19:34] (Flashback) Tos     Even if we can't see each     other anymore, I won't quit! [19:37] (Flashback) Tos     So you can't quit, either! You have to     keep doing what your father taught you! [19:43] Hik     So, Daigo-kun, you can't quit     the baseball you love, either! [20:03] Dai     Okay. [20:07] Sak     Wow, he is?! [20:09] Sak     That's great news! [20:11] Dai     Yeah! [20:12] Sak     Hey, wanna go to the batting cages? [20:14] Dai     Uh, sorry. Let's do that tomorrow. [20:16] Sak     Huh? [20:17] Dai     I'm gonna break my baseball dry spell     with a game of catch with my pop! [20:25] Dai     Pop's gonna be so surprised. [20:27] Dai     I'll show him my super-framing catch! SIGN    Shigeno [20:31] Dai     I'm home! [20:34] Mom     Quick, Daigo! Run down to the     station or you'll miss your pop! [20:37] Dai     Huh? What? [20:39] Dai     He said he's off to join the     South American Winter League! [20:43] Dai     Apparently, he didn't tell us because     he didn't want us to talk him out of it! [20:53] Dai     He can't be serious. [20:54] Dai     He just got home! [20:56] Dai     How can that guy be so     obsessed with baseball?! [21:09] Dai     Pop! [21:18] Dad     Hey, Daigo! [21:20] Dad     What's up? [22:13] Dai     Pop... I know I can never become you. [22:20] Dai     But even so, I'm gonna get     serious about baseball. SIGN    Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [24:05] Coa     Good. Next! [24:08] Sak     I'm Sakura Mutsuko. In my last     team, I played in the outfield. [24:13] Coa     Good. Next! [24:15] Dai     I'm Shigeno Daigo. [24:17] Dai     I'm a catcher. [24:19] Dai     It's nice to meet you! Season 2 E1 - The Infamous New Members 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.) [00:04] Txt     Shigeno [00:04] Txt     Shigeno SIGN    Join the Baseball Team!     All Comers Welcome! [00:18] Dai     All right, done! [00:20] Izu     Oho! "All comers welcome!" [00:23] Izu     You sure are motivated, aren't ya? [00:25] Dai     Of course I am. [00:26] Dai     The day of the entrance ceremony     is the most important. [00:29] Dai     I want to attract as many     new students as possible. [00:32] Kao     Daigo! Come eat your breakfast! [00:36] Kao     You'll be late for school! [00:42] Dai     Coming! Breakfast, breakfast... [00:54] Dai     I'm off! [01:05] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [01:05] Txt     Shigeno Daigo SIGN    The Infamous New Members [02:42] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [02:42] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [02:42] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [02:44] Txt     Entrance [02:44] Txt     Ceremony [02:45] Nish     Aw crap. First day and I overslept... [02:48] Pri     Over the next three years,     you will be devoting yourself [02:51] Pri     to your studies and     to your sporting pursuits. [02:54] Nish     Oh, here they all are. [02:56] Nish     Hm, where's my seat? [02:58] Kam     Hey! [02:59] Kam     Are you a new student?! [03:00] Nish     Oh, hey, pal. Where's my class sitting?     I don't know which class I'm in yet. [03:04] Kam     Wh-What?! First, you waltz in late,     and then you address a teacher like that?! [03:10] Nish     Oh, you're a teacher? My bad, man. [03:13] Kam     What's your name? [03:14] Kam     How did a boy like you manage to get     into this prestigious school? Answer me! [03:18] Kum     Kamei-sensei! [03:20] Kum     Your seat is in the middle     of the first row! Hurry! [03:23] Nish     'Kay, gotcha. Thanks a bunch. [03:25] Kam     What's wrong with that student?!     No way in hell is he right for this school... [03:29] Kum     He got in on a sports scholarship. [03:33] Kam     A sports scholarship? [03:34] Kum     He's here to bolster the baseball team     and its depleted roster. [03:39] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [03:39] Txt     Nishina Akira [03:39] Kum     His name is Nishina Akira. [03:43] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [03:43] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [03:43] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [03:45] Girl     Bow! Goodbye! [03:48] All     Goodbye! [03:49] Kum     Oh, I forgot. [03:50] Kum     From today, you're free to go check out     the various clubs and teams. [03:53] Kum     Think hard about which you want to join     and make a decision within the next two weeks. [03:58] All     Yes, ma'am. [04:02] Chi     M-My name is— [04:03] Nish     We did introductions earlier. [04:05] Chi     Huh? [04:05] Nis     Let's go. [04:06] Chi     Class is over? [04:07] Nis     I guess I'll go round up the others, too. [04:10] Chi     All right! Club time! Club time! [04:14] Nis     C'mon, people! Get outta our way. [04:27] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:27] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:27] Txt     Baseball Team [04:28] Kan     Wait, what?! Are you serious, Mutsuko? [04:29] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:29] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:29] Txt     Baseball Team [04:32] Muts     Yup. Totally serious. [04:34] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:34] Txt     Sakura Mutsuko [04:35] Muts     Our adviser, Yamaguchi-sensei, said     a whole bunch of first-years are joining us. [04:39] Muts     Now we finally won't be so short on players! [04:42] Kan     Aw man, really? [04:44] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:44] Txt     Kandori Seira [04:44] Kan     I'm in trouble, then. If some boys who     can play join, I'll lose my starting spot. [04:50] Tao     'Sup. [04:52] Yayo     Hey. [04:53] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:53] Txt     Sagara Tao [04:53] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:53] Txt     Sawa Yayoi [04:53] Tao     Hey, Mutsuko, are you sure you wanna     let those guys play on our field? [04:57] Mut     What? [05:01] Nish     Give us a grounder! [05:05] Nish     Idiot! [05:14] Kan     Hey, you! What are you doing?! [05:17] Kan     We don't maintain this field so     you can mess it up with your games! [05:20] Kan     This field's reserved for the team! [05:23] Chi     For the team, you say? [05:24] Chi     Try again. This is a baseball field. [05:28] Chi     You girls are on the softball team, right? [05:31] Mut     We're the baseball team. [05:35] Mut     You got a problem with     girls playing baseball? [05:38] Nish     You've got to be kidding me. [05:40] Nish     I heard there were only six players left on     the team after the majority quit last year, [05:45] Nish     but I didn't expect the Fuurin baseball team     to be a straight-up girls' side. [05:50] Nish     No wonder they went out and headhunted     the best players from the Nanyou Lions. [05:58] Tao     Nanyou? That's a super-strong club. [06:00] Yayo     If it's the Lions... [06:02] Kan     S-So you're the new recruits     everyone's talking about? [06:05] Nish     Exactly. We all got sports scholarships     to come to this weak school. [06:11] Nish     Good for you, huh? Your school     just became a powerhouse overnight. [06:16] Nish     If you girls are lucky, you might     play outfield, or become managers. [06:19] Kan     No way! I joined because     I thought I'd get to play in games! [06:23] Kan     I won't let first-years hijack our team! [06:26] Ume     Where's our team room? [06:28] Chi     Let's get changed and start practice. [06:35] Mut     Hold on. [06:36] Mut     You haven't done the paperwork to join,     and I haven't given permission for anything. [06:41] Nish     Permission? And who the     hell do you think you are? [06:44] Mut     I'm Sakura Mutsuko, the vice-captain. [06:47] Mut     Besides, didn't they teach the Nanyou Lions     how to speak to senior players politely? [06:53] Mut     Manners aren't just for     the baseball field, either... [06:56] Tao     Good job! [06:59] Nish     Don't touch me! You're just the vice-captain! [07:02] Nish     Wait, does this mean the captain's     a girl, too? Gimme a break... [07:06] Dai     What?! [07:09] ---     What the heck is this?! [07:11] Txt     Join the     baseball     team! [07:11] Txt     All     comers     welcome! [07:11] Izu     I'll be your big sis and     teach you everything! [07:12] Txt     I'll be your big sis     and teach you     everything ♥ [07:13] Txt     I'll be your big sis     and teach you     everything ♥ [07:14] Dai     My stupid sister! [07:16] Txt     I'll be your big sis     and teach you     everything ♥ [07:16] Txt     I'll be your big sis     and teach you     everything ♥ [07:18] Dai     Are you guys actually interested     in joining the baseball team? [07:21] Nish     So that's the team room. [07:23] Dai     My name's Shigeno Daigo! I'm in Class 2-C,     and I'm captain of the Fuurin baseball team... [07:28] Dai     Oh, I guess you don't need     to know what class I'm in. [07:31] Dai     Anyone interested in joining,     write your name and class here. [07:34] Dai     And if you put down any previous     experience, and the position you're best at... [07:38] Dai     If you don't have one,     just say where you want to— [07:41] Chi     We're changing, so don't open the door. [07:44] Dai     Huh? [07:48] Guy     Dude, seriously? First, it's all girls,     then the captain comes out and he's a shrimp! [07:54] Chi     This team's so weak,     it could be in an anime. [07:57] Guy     By the way, Nishina,     when's Coach gonna get here? [08:00] Nish     He said he had to wrap     stuff up with the Lions first. [08:03] Nish     It'll be another week or so. [08:07] Dai     Sports scholarships? [08:08] Mut     Yes, all five of them played     for the Nanyou Lions. [08:11] Dai     Nanyou?! That famous school? [08:13] Kan     Yeah! That's why they're so full of themselves     and act like they own the place! [08:17] Yayo     They said us girls should become managers. [08:19] Tao     They think we stink. [08:22] Mut     First impressions are key, Daigo!     They didn't show us any respect. [08:27] Mut     As captain, you need to take them to task! [08:31] Nish     All right, let's do this! [08:33] All     Yeah! [08:33] All     Let's go! [08:35] Nish     Okay, start off with     five laps of base running! [08:37] Nish     And then Warm-up A! [08:39] All     Roger! [08:41] Mut     Hey! Why didn't you say anything?! [08:44] Mut     They just started practice     without even saying a word! [08:52] Dai     Mutsuko. Please take care of     anyone else who shows up to join. [08:56] Mut     Huh? Ah, right. Go give 'em     a dressing-down, captain! [09:00] Dai     No. I'm going to go join in with their routine. [09:07] Kan     What the hell? [09:07] Mut     Daigo! [09:08] Yayo     Well, I didn't expect much. [09:09] Tao     I mean, Daigo confronting     guys like that? Please. [09:13] Yayo     It's stuff like this that makes them cocky. [09:15] Kan     "I'll be your big sis"? [09:17] Mut     They didn't even look at that. [09:19] Yayo     Oh, true. [09:20] Tao     Anyway, up to now, it's just been us,     so it didn't matter who we had as captain. [09:26] Tao     But maybe it's time we rethought     who fills that role. Right, Mutsuko? [09:41] Dai     Yay, I win! I did it! Huh? [09:46] Nis     Moron. It wasn't a race. [09:48] Chi     And anyway, don't just join in with our warm-up. [09:51] Dai     Oh, I'm sorry. I just wanted to experience     what a Nanyou Lions training session is like. [09:55] Dai     Is it okay if I join in? [09:58] Chi     What? [09:59] Dai     I feel like I'd learn a lot from warm-up     routines they do in strong clubs. [10:03] Guy     We don't do anything special. [10:06] Dai     That's fine, too! [10:08] Dai     If I train with you guys,     I'll see how good you are. [10:17] Dai     Ow. [10:18] Dai     What was that for?! [10:21] Nish     So you finally snapped, Captain Shrimpy. [10:24] Nish     I can't stand your fake friendliness     when us first-years are mocking you. [10:29] Nish     See how good we are, my ass! Don't try     to be the bigger person when you suck! [10:32] Nish     When we were with the Lions,     skill was king! Age didn't matter! [10:37] Nish     Once you're on the field,     the best player calls the shots! [10:41] Mut     Hey! What are you doing?! [10:43] Mut     Did they do something? [10:44] Dai     No. [10:45] Mut     Listen up! [10:46] Mut     Once Coach and some useful new     players come in, you'll be benched! [10:51] Mut     If you don't want first-years talking     to you like they're on your level, [10:54] Mut     maybe you should just quit, Mr. Senior. [10:59] Mut     All right, time for some stretches! [11:01] All     Okay! [11:03] Dai     I agree! [11:06] Dai     Just because someone's born a year earlier [11:08] Dai     doesn't mean you should kowtow to them     if they have no skill and zero drive. [11:12] Dai     Like you say, on the field,     skill's the thing that matters. [11:16] Dai     So we'll see where everyone's at. [11:18] Dai     It's not fair to talk someone down     without even knowing their skill level. [11:21] Nis     Interesting. Then, let's see     what "skills" you got, shall we? [11:26] Nis     If you have any, that is. [11:32] Dai     Since we're showing off our skills,     our only option is to play a game. [11:38] All     A game?! [11:39] Mut     Are you serious, Daigo?! [11:42] Dai     Totally. [12:06] Nis     If this is all of you, let's begin already. [12:08] Dai     Yeah, let's get to it. [12:10] Nis     I can only see a future where you guys are     packing your bags, bawling your eyes out. [12:17] Nis     All right! Team First-Years will bat last.     The girls' team will bat first. [12:22] Kan     Hey! We're not just girls!     Call us Team Upperclassmen! [12:26] Kan     That guy's so damn irritating... [12:29] Mut     Is this really wise? [12:32] Mut     If we lose, they'll mock us for all eternity. [12:37] Dai     We've got no choice.     They said skill decides everything. [12:40] Dai     Unless we show them our skills and     beat them, they won't listen to us. [12:46] Mut     But they're ex-Lions. Lions! [12:48] Dai     It's fine, it's fine. [12:50] Dai     No matter how good their club was,     they were grade schoolers up until recently. [12:54] Dai     If you consider how much progress     we made this year, we'll have no— [13:06] Yayo     Ah... [13:07] Tao     I guess that explains the attitude. [13:11] Nis     All right, we're ready. Play ball! [13:18] Nis     Don't start crying now. [13:21] Hiro     Oh crap, I'm late. [13:22] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:22] Txt     Kandori Seira [13:23] Txt     Join the     baseball     team! [13:23] Txt     All     comers     welcome! [13:24] Hiro     I bet the team room is     full of new recruits— [13:26] Hiro     Huh? Nobody's here. [13:37] Ume     Strike two! [13:39] Yayo     That's fast. Wonder what speed it reaches. [13:41] Dai     About 110 kmph, I'd say. [13:44] Chi     I'm bored. [13:47] Nish     As if a girl could even graze this! [13:56] Ume     Out! [13:56] Chi     Hey, now. She actually made contact. [13:58] Kita     Lucky hit. [13:59] Tao     Dang. [13:59] Dai     So close. [14:01] Nish     Guess they do have eyes. [14:10] Ume     Strike. [14:11] Mut     What? That was way high! [14:13] Tan     Shigeno-kun! [14:14] Dai     Tanba-san, you're late. [14:16] Tan     Sorry. I had to do some student council stuff. [14:19] Tan     You having a game to welcome the first-years? [14:22] Dai     "Welcome"? Yeah, I guess we are. [14:26] Ume     Third! [14:32] Ume     Out! [14:33] Mut     They're good. [14:34] Tan     This year's first-years are amazing! [14:37] Tan     I'm so excited! [14:41] Ume     Two outs! [14:44] Nis     What is this? What's with this team? [14:48] Nis     They're just girls. How can they... [14:53] Nis     ...hit my fastballs?! [15:07] Ume     Three outs! [15:08] Tan     Rats, so close! [15:10] Chi     Time to switch sides. [15:13] Tao     Aw... Three up, three down, huh? [15:15] Txt     Upperclassmen [15:15] Txt     Brats [15:15] Mut     This is bad. They only had three fielders. [15:18] Tao     We can't give up any runs, Mutsuko! [15:21] Mut     Hey, don't put pressure on me! I haven't     taken the mound in a game before! [15:26] Mut     Daigo... [15:27] Dai     It's fine. I know you can do it. [15:33] Dai     Just look at my mitt and throw, okay? [15:37] Mut     Okay! [15:41] Dai     All right, let's lock this down! [15:47] Nis     No need to hold back! Make 'em afraid! [15:50] Guy     Yeah! [15:51] Tan     Timeout! [15:52] Tan     Timeout! Timeout! [15:54] Tan     It's hard playing without an umpire. [15:57] Tan     I can take over. [15:58] Guy     Who's this old geezer? [16:01] Tan     I'm a third-year, president of the student     council, and a member of this team! [16:05] Tan     And you! [16:06] Nish     A third-year? [16:06] Tan     What kind of attitude is that?! [16:07] Chi     So he's their only actual senior left? [16:07] Tan     You better watch your mouth! You listening? [16:11] Tan     Play! [16:21] Kan     Mutsuko, fight! [16:21] Tao     Bring it! [16:36] Tan     Strike! [16:39] All     Can he not? [16:40] Dai     Nice one! [16:43] Tao     You got this, Mutsuko! [16:44] Nis     Full power, and that's all she's got? [16:47] Nis     Hey, you can close your eyes!     It's like a bonus stage! [16:54] Dai     Third! [16:58] Chi     All right! [17:00] Tao     Damn! [17:01] Kan     Don't worry! [17:01] Tao     You don't say it to yourself! [17:03] Nis     Follow it up! [17:04] Dai     Sawa-san, you don't have to stick to first! [17:07] Dai     The next one's going left,     so second'll be wide open. [17:10] Yayo     'Kay. [17:12] Ume     Seriously? [17:12] Chi     That's a free steal for the runner! [17:16] Tan     Play! [17:18] Guy     Well, I won't say no to that. [17:22] Nis     Back! [17:25] Yayo     Welcome home, master. [17:28] Tan     Out! [17:30] Mut     One out! One out! [17:32] Chi     What are you doing,     falling for a pickoff play?! [17:36] Guy     Sorry. [17:37] Nis     They pretended not to care about first     and secretly put out a sign. [17:41] Nis     That rat likes to play dirty, huh? [17:45] Kit     That's there to be hit! [17:53] Tan     Safe! [17:54] Tan     Yeah! [17:55] Chi     Wait, he only just made it with that hit? [17:58] Chi     That shortstop is good. [18:03] Dai     One out! One out! [18:07] Nis     I thought, with all these girls, you were     just playing at being a baseball team, [18:10] Nis     but you're actually not horrible. [18:12] Dai     Oh? Should we stop, then? [18:14] Dai     If you show your seniors some respect,     we won't insist on finishing this game. [18:18] Nis     Shut your yap. [18:19] Nis     We're going to build the strongest Fuurin     team ever seen, starting with our year! [18:25] Nis     You annoying upperclassmen     are just in our way! [18:48] Tan     Out! Three outs! Change sides! [18:51] All     Yeah! Nice double play! [18:53] All     Let's keep it up! [18:54] ---     Looking good! [18:55] Dai     You're probably wondering why you're not     getting any good hits. I'll explain it to you. [19:01] Dai     I can tell just by looking     that you're all good. [19:04] Dai     But up until recently,     you've been playing little league. [19:07] Dai     The biggest difference between     little league and middle school baseball... [19:11] Dai     The thing you guys just can't deal with... [19:15] Dai     ...is breaking balls. [19:20] Txt     Upperclassmen [19:20] Txt     Brats [19:20] All     You got this! [19:24] Nis     Breaking balls? [19:26] Dai     All right, bring it! [19:28] All     Knock it out of the park, Daigo! [19:30] All     This inning's ours! [19:32] Nis     These guys... are treating me like a child! [19:38] Tan     Ball! [19:41] Nis     I don't need you to tell me there are breaking     balls in middle school! I already know! [19:51] Yayo     Oh my. [19:52] Tao     What happened? [19:52] Chi     What the hell? [19:55] Dai     You don't have to try so hard     to throw a breaking ball. [19:59] Dai     You're probably not used to the     balls we use in middle school yet, [20:02] Dai     and I guess you only practiced pitching     breaking balls for fun, right? [20:06] Dai     Don't worry about that stuff.     Just show me what you're good at. [20:10] Dai     I wanna see if you've got the     firepower to become our ace. [20:14] Nis     How dare you talk down to me?! [20:17] Nis     Who do you think I am, shrimp?! [20:19] Tan     Ball! [20:20] Dai     Too much power means     you can't swing your arm. [20:22] Dai     Don't rush the pitch. [20:26] Nis     Shut up! [20:42] Chi     Seriously? That's an     inside-the-park home run, isn't it? [20:44] Dai     What are you doing, shortstop?! Go get it! [20:49] Dai     You've got to be kidding me! [20:50] Dai     Are you like this in all your games?! [20:53] Dai     Disrespect us all you want, but I will     not tolerate you disrespecting baseball! [21:01] Tao     That was impressive. [21:03] Mut     Daigo... [21:08] Dai     So what shall we do? Want to continue? [21:11] Dai     With your experience,     you must have noticed by now. [21:14] Dai     You prejudged us and assumed we sucked. [21:18] Dai     We don't have the numbers, but our     third-years last year were pretty good, [21:23] Dai     and together with our coach,     they taught us a lot. [21:25] Dai     And while you dismissed them     as losers because they're girls, [21:28] Dai     their training regime was the same     as the boys the entire time. [21:31] Dai     They can go toe-to-toe with your average boy. [21:34] Dai     Especially the two in the middle,     Tao and Sawa-san, [21:37] Dai     who were regulars for Yokohama Little,     and made it to Nationals. [21:42] Chi     Yokohama Little?! [21:50] Dai     Nishina, you could make a good pitcher. [21:52] Dai     The rest of you looked good out there, too. [21:57] Dai     I won't tell you to kowtow     to us upperclassmen, [22:00] Dai     nor do I want to us to pretend     we're the best of friends. [22:03] Dai     The more we compete with each other,     the stronger this team will get. [22:07] Dai     This battle between us isn't over.     It's only just begun. [22:12] Dai     Welcome to the Fuurin baseball team. [24:00] Dai     All right! Along with Nishina and his gang,     we got two more girls from Yokohama Little! [24:06] Dai     The new team's finally coming together! [24:09] Mut     Daigo, I'm not playing pitcher anymore! [24:11] Dai     Huh? Why are you all mad, Mutsuko? [24:13] Mut     It's these new members!     I don't think I can go on like this! [24:17] Dai     Hey, come on... [24:19] Mut     Next time: "That Catcher's Got a Sharp Tongue." SIGN    That Catcher's Got a Sharp Tongue [24:22] Dai     Run to the stage of your dreams! E2 - That Catcher's Got a Sharp Tongue 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.) [00:05] Dai     Okay, I'm off. [00:07] Mom     Take care. [00:11] Dai     Oh. Morning, Sis. [00:13] ---     Mornin'. [00:15] Izu     You're going out even earlier than usual. [00:18] Izu     You got practice? [00:19] Dai     Yeah. The new first-years have come in,     so it's a busy time for the captain. [00:23] Izu     How many first-years do you have? [00:25] Dai     Five so far. [00:27] Dai     They're all from Nanyou Lions and they're on     sports scholarships, so they're pretty good. [00:31] Izu     Wow, really? [00:33] Izu     That club's famous! [00:34] Dai     And it looks like Nanyou's     coach is joining us, too. [00:38] Izu     The coach, too? Wow, that's great news. [00:42] Izu     As an OG, I was worried     after what happened... [00:45] Izu     But I guess the school hasn't     forgotten about the baseball team. [00:51] Dai     Yeah. [00:52] Izu     I see. [00:54] Izu     Keep it up, Daigo! [00:56] Izu     You're responsible for Fuurin     Middle School's baseball team now! [01:01] Dai     Uh, Sis... you're in high school now. [01:05] Dai     You'll catch cold walking around like that. [01:09] Izu     Oh, my! [01:11] Dai     I'm leaving. SIGN    That Catcher's Got a Sharp Tongue [02:47] Dai     I leave the house at 6 AM. [02:49] Dai     It takes me 30 to 40 minutes to get     to Fuurin Middle School by bike. [03:00] Dai     In the beginning, it was rough, [03:01] Dai     but this low-impact aerobic exercise     is the perfect way to warm up. [03:16] Dai     Wow, it's so early, but you're all here! [03:19] Tao     Morning. [03:20] Yayo     You're late, Daigo. [03:22] Yayo     The first-years are coming today. [03:24] Mut     We can't have the veterans slacking off. [03:28] Dai     Where's Tanba-san? [03:31] Dai     That figures. [03:33] Girl     Hey, I don't mean to be a downer, [03:38] Girl     but do you really think those guys     are gonna show up to morning practice? [03:44] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [03:44] Sign     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [03:48] Sen     Nishina-kun! [03:54] Nis     Oh, Senpai. [03:55] Nis     G'morning. [03:57] Sen     Don't "g'morning" me! [03:59] Sen     What's your deal? [04:00] Sen     I told you yesterday     we had morning practice today. [04:03] Sen     You better have a good     reason for not coming! [04:05] Nis     Oh, my sincerest apologies. I overslept. [04:08] Sen     As if! None of the first-years showed up! [04:12] Sen     Was shaking hands with     the captain yesterday all for show?! [04:16] Sen     I've had enough of you disrespecting us. [04:18] Nis     You'll find no disrespect here. [04:21] Nis     I'm even talking politely. [04:23] Sen     That's totally not the issue! [04:27] Nis     We just want to work with     a proper coach, is all. [04:32] Nis     We don't wanna risk getting injured     doing drills we can't trust. [04:37] Nis     We won't be at afternoon practice, either. [04:39] Nis     When Coach shows up, so will we. [04:42] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:42] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:42] Txt     Baseball Team [04:43] Dai     What? They're skipping     afternoon practice, too? [04:46] Muts     He said they'd only listen to their coach. [04:48] Muts     Can you believe those jerks? [04:50] Tao     They're really pushing it... [04:52] Yayo     So much for the cute little     first-year stereotype. [04:56] Dai     Oh, well. If that's their reason,     forcing them won't do anything. [04:59] Dai     We'll just practice by ourselves     until this new coach shows up. [05:03] Tai     You're so soft, Daigo. [05:06] Tan     Is everyone here? [05:08] Mut     Tanba-san? [05:10] Tan     Our adviser, Yamaguchi-sensei,     wants to talk to us. [05:13] Dai     Huh? [05:18] Yam     Is this everyone on the baseball team? [05:21] Yam     And you're the captain?     What was your name again? [05:23] Dai     I-It's Shigeno. [05:26] Dai     She didn't remember my name. [05:28] Yam     Well, uh, I haven't been your adviser long, [05:32] Yam     and I don't know all that     much about your team. [05:36] Yam     However, I'm here to pass on some     urgent news from the principal. [05:40] Girl     Urgent? [05:41] Yam     It seems Coach Kunimoto, who was     due to take over in the near future, [05:45] Yam     now won't be able to do so,     for various reasons. [05:49] Yam     We intend to find an external     replacement as quickly as possible, [05:54] Yam     but until then, please try to train     the best you can on your own. [06:04] Txt     Nanshou Monorail [06:04] Txt     Nanshou Monorail [06:04] Txt     Mifune Station [06:04] Txt     Mifune Station [06:06] Chi     No way. [06:08] Chi     I can't believe this is happening. [06:10] Chi     The only reason we even came to this school     is 'cause Coach was coming here, too. [06:15] Chi     What the heck is all this now?! [06:17] Guy     God, shut up. As if we know... [06:19] Nis     Chiba, you've got a smartphone. [06:21] Nis     Call up Coach. [06:23] Chi     Wh-Who, me? [06:25] Nis     Yes, you! Call him! [06:27] Chi     Seriously? [06:33] Nis     And? [06:34] Nis     Not picking up? [06:36] Chi     Uh, no... [06:37] Chi     It's saying this number is no longer in service... [06:46] Guy     That old geezer won't get away with this! [06:48] Nish     He totally stabbed us in the back! [06:55] Tao     Who would've guessed our new coach     would back out at the last minute? [06:59] Muts     They trusted their coach,     and he betrayed them... [07:04] Yayo     I feel kinda sorry for those guys. [07:07] Tao     They got what they deserved, [07:08] Tao     acting all arrogant like that. [07:11] Tao     Serves them right. [07:13] Tan     The problem is, they might just quit now. [07:19] Dai     They won't. They came here      on baseball scholarships. [07:24] Dai     They're not gonna up and quit that easily. [07:29] Mut     Daigo, look! [07:30] Mut     There are people over there. [07:32] Mut     Do you think they're here to join? [07:37] Tao     Chisato! Anita! [07:40] Ani     Senpai! [07:42] Muts     "Senpai"? SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 SIGN    Fujii Chisato [07:45] Tao     Fujii Chisato, a former Yokohama Little regular. [07:49] Tao     She plays center field. SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 SIGN    Tabashima Anita [07:52] Tao     Tabashima Anita,     also a former Yokohama Little regular. [07:55] Tao     She plays catcher. [07:57] Dai     We used to be teammates,     but they joined after us. [08:01] Dai     I told them to come play     middle school baseball with us, [08:05] Dai     instead of jumping to Senior Little League,     where the gap between boys and girls widens. [08:09] Ani     Yes! [08:10] Ani     That's why we came here with big ambitions,     fixin' to give it our all! [08:14] Ani     And since y'all are short on players,     we'll be starters in no time! [08:17] Dai     I s-see... [08:19] Muts     A Kansai accent? [08:21] Chis     Anita moved here from Brazil in the     fourth grade. Her father's from Kansai. [08:27] Yayo     I can definitely vouch for them. [08:29] Yayo     With those scholarship students too,     our team's getting quite a boost. [08:34] Kan     We now have thirteen on the team. [08:36] Kan     Tanba-san and I are guaranteed to get benched. [08:39] Tan     Great! [08:40] Tan     We've got more girls than boys,     but we'll go far this year! [08:43] Kan     You shouldn't be so happy! [08:45] Mut     Hey, Anita, you play catcher, right? [08:48] Mut     You were Yokohama Little's starting catcher? [08:50] Ani     Yes. [08:51] Ani     We went to the national quarters     with me playing catcher. [08:55] Ani     I played cleanup, too. [08:58] Ani     So who's yer starting catcher here? [09:03] Dai     That would be me. [09:04] Dai     My name's Shigeno Daigo.     I'm the captain and the catcher. [09:11] Ani     Oh, boy. [09:13] Ani     What'm I gonna do, Sawa-senpai? [09:15] Ani     I'm 100 percent taking the starting spot     away from the captain. [09:19] Ani     How do I break it to him     without being offensive? [09:22] Ani     Whatta bind! [09:24] Tao     You're already being offensive, Anita. [09:27] Dai     Talk about jumping the gun!     Let's not worry about that yet. [09:30] Dai     There's another first-year who plays catcher, too. [09:33] Dai     You can join practice tomorrow,     and we'll make the call eventually. [09:37] Dai     You can just watch for today. [09:43] Ani     Aw, shucks. The little     fella wriggled out of it. [09:47] Ani     He don't look like much of a captain. [09:50] Ani     Is he really up to it? [09:51] Chis     I wonder... [09:52] Chis     But he's captain ahead of Sawa-san and Sagara-san.     He must have something about him. [09:58] Ani     I s'pose. [10:00] Ani     Well, that starting catcher spot is mine.     I ain't lettin' him take it. [10:04] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [10:04] Sign     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [10:06] Nis     What'd you say?! [10:08] Nis     You're not joining the baseball team?! [10:12] Chi     Yeah. [10:13] Chi     I talked it over with my family. [10:15] Kit     We're going to play Senior League instead. [10:18] Nis     Now, now, hold on a sec! [10:19] Nis     The school isn't gonna allow that. [10:22] Nis     The whole reason we got accepted here was     on the condition we join the baseball team! [10:26] Nis     Our grades aren't good enough.     They're not going to— [10:29] Guy     Speak for yourself. [10:31] Nis     Huh? [10:32] Guy     You didn't know? [10:33] Guy     The four of us got in by passing     the regular entrance exam. [10:38] Guy     You're the only one [10:39] Guy     who relied on the scholarship to get in     on a huge discount without passing an exam. [10:44] Chi     Sorry, Nishina. [10:46] Chi     But if Coach isn't coming, [10:48] Chi     we've got no reason to play baseball here. [10:58] Dai     So, unfortunately, [11:00] Dai     all the first-year boys      besides Nishina have quit. [11:08] Dai     Six girls. Three boys. [11:10] Dai     We barely have enough to field a team,     but let's do our best with the nine of us! [11:21] Nis     You gotta be kidding me     with this girl-infested team. [11:27] Nis     Fine. I'll just show you how good I am during     training and take control of this team. [11:39] Dai     One, two! [11:39] All     One, two! [11:40] Dai     One, two! [11:41] All     One, two! [11:42] All     Two... three... [11:49] Dai     Drop down even further! [11:52] Dai     Five... six... seven... [11:57] Dai     Okay, everyone, take five. [12:01] Dai     Maybe this was a little too intense     for the first-years' first session. [12:05] Dai     But you can tell Anita and Chisato     are from Yokohama Little. [12:09] Dai     You were able to keep up from the start. [12:12] Ani     I don't believe it.     Y'all do this routine every day? [12:16] Dai     A year ago, we weren't able to keep up, either. [12:19] Girl     The physical difference between grade school      and middle school is pretty huge. [12:23] Tao     Speaking of, we got one     ex-grade schooler dying over there. [12:28] Nis     Seriously? [12:30] Nis     There's no way I can keep up with this. [12:35] Chis     Are you okay? [12:36] Nis     W-Water... [12:39] Nis     Give me... [12:41] Yayo     Here you go. [12:44] Nis     Wh-Wh-What the hell are you doing?! [12:46] Yayo     Ah, that perked you right up. [12:49] Dai     You surprised me, Nishina. [12:51] Dai     I feel bad for you because it must be hard     without your coach and your friends. [12:55] Dai     We're really grateful     you actually showed up to practice. [12:59] Tan     We mean it. [13:00] Tan     If you hadn't come,     we'd only have eight players. [13:05] Nis     Pfft, I d-didn't come to help out you guys. [13:11] Dai     All right. [13:12] Dai     Infielders, outfielders, and the battery      have separate drills, [13:17] Dai     so I'd like to settle     on a provisional lineup. [13:20] Dai     Our candidates for pitcher     are Mutsuko and Nishina. [13:24] Dai     Since we only have nine players, [13:26] Dai     when you're not pitching,     you'll have to play outfield. [13:29] Dai     For the infield, we've got Tanba-san on first. [13:32] Dai     Sawa-san on second. [13:34] Dai     Shortstop: Tao. [13:36] Dai     Third: Kandori. [13:38] Dai     In the outfield, we've got     Chisato at center field. [13:41] Dai     The catchers will be Anita and myself. [13:45] Dai     Again, this is provisional,      so these positions may change. [13:50] Dai     But let's run with it for now— [13:52] Ani     Yo, hold up! [13:54] Ani     What's all this ramblin' about     "provisional" this, "provisional" that? [13:58] Ani     Well, maybe it'll work fine     for the other positions... [14:02] Ani     But we oughta nail down     who's the starting catcher [14:04] Ani     and who's the bullpen     catcher now, don'tcha think? [14:08] Mut     Don't be so pushy, Anita. [14:11] Mut     Daigo said yesterday we'd decide all that     once we see how practice goes. [14:15] Mut     Why are you so worked up? [14:17] Ani     You're right, I am worked up. [14:19] Ani     We ain't got a coach, [14:20] Ani     so if our captain, Shigeno-senpai,     makes himself the starting catcher, [14:25] Ani     ain't nothin' I can do about it! [14:28] Ani     Besides, why're you takin' this fella's side? [14:31] Mut     What? [14:33] Ani     I always play baseball with the     intention of never losin' to a boy! [14:37] Ani     Any girl who sucks up to boys is my enemy, too! [14:40] Txt     Excuse me?! SIGN    Excuse me?! [14:42] Yayo     Looks like Anita's illness     is flaring up again. [14:46] Mut     Who are you accusing of sucking up?! [14:49] Ani     Oh, boy. So there really are girls     who suck up without realizin'. [14:52] Mut     How dare you! You don't     know the first thing about me! [14:54] Nis     What's wrong with these two? [14:57] Dai     All right, all right! [15:00] Dai     Okay, Anita, you can be our starting catcher. [15:07] Mut     H-Hey, hold on, Daigo. [15:09] Mut     You haven't even seen her play yet. [15:12] Dai     Yeah, but if she was the starting catcher for     Yokohama Little, she's gotta be good, right? [15:18] Dai     And she's tall, too. [15:21] Dai     I don't mind as long as     it makes the team stronger. [15:25] Dai     I'm not gonna tie up a position just     because I'm the captain and a senior. [15:30] Dai     Besides, since we don't have a coach, [15:33] Dai     I'll probably have my hands     full managing the team. [15:36] Dai     I also have to oversee fielding     practice, so this works out great. [15:39] Dai     Mutsuko, I'll leave battery     practice to you and Anita. [15:44] Ani     Huh. Our captain ain't as dumb as he looks. [15:49] Ani     All righty. Let's do this! [15:51] Ani     I'm lookin' forward to this. [16:04] Dai     Nice one, shortstop! [16:05] Dai     Next, 5-4-3! [16:11] Dai     Good job! [16:15] Dai     Outfield, to center! [16:23] Dai     Nice one, Chisato! [16:26] Yayo     Her reading of the ball's     trajectory is impeccable. [16:34] Ani     Senpai! [16:35] Ani     Put some mustard on the next one! [16:40] Nis     She's already pitching at full-speed, Anita. [16:44] Ani     Wait, what? [16:46] Ani     That's yer best? For real? [16:48] Ani     These gentle pitches     that nestle in the mitt? [16:50] Ani     How're you even a candidate for pitcher?! [16:51] Txt     Blush [16:53] Mut     Sh-Shut up! [16:55] Mut     I know it myself! [16:58] Mut     It's not like I'm pitching because I want to! [17:00] Mut     We were short on players, so I ended up     pitching by process of elimination! [17:05] Ani     You ain't doin' it 'cause you want to? [17:07] Ani     What garbage is that? [17:09] Ani     If that's true, you should stop pitchin'. [17:13] Ani     The most important thing for     a pitcher is here! Right here! [17:17] Ani     Someone with no heart,     someone that unmotivated, [17:20] Ani     don't belong on the     highest point in the field. [17:27] Mut     What? Are you serious right now? [17:30] Mut     You think I'm going to let some     snot-nosed rookie lecture me?! [17:34] Mut     Screw this! [17:39] Dai     Hey... What are you doing, Mutsuko? [17:42] Mut     I can't play with someone like her. [17:45] Mut     I'm not pitching anymore! [17:48] Dai     B-But why? [17:52] Mut     And let's not forget about you! [17:54] Mut     I've lost all respect for you. [17:56] Mut     Disappointed! [17:58] Mut     I'm going home for today! [18:04] Dai     She went home... [18:19] (Flashback) Dai     Sakura, wanna have a go     at pitching tomorrow? [18:23] (Flashback) Mut     Huh? Pitching? [18:27] Mom     Mutsuko? [18:29] Mut     Yes? [18:30] Mom     Shigeno-kun is here. [18:31] Mom     Should I send him up to your room? [18:33] Mut     What? N-No, no! I'll come out! [18:40] Mut     Sorry for making you wait. [18:42] Mut     I was just getting out of the bath. [18:44] Dai     Oh, no problem. [18:45] Dai     I'm sorry for just showing up like this. [18:48] Dai     I was worried because you said you     were quitting pitching and left early. [18:53] Dai     Oh, Anita told me what your fight was about. [18:56] Ani     O-Oh. [18:58] Dai     I ticked her off about it,     but she said she wasn't trying to be mean. [19:03] Dai     She was just surprised because she got     used to catching some crazy fastballs [19:07] Dai     when she was with Yokohama Little. [19:13] Mut     I-It's fine, really. [19:14] Mut     I know she has no filter     because she was raised abroad. [19:18] Mut     But well, she was right. [19:21] Mut     I'm not built to be a pitcher. [19:26] Mut     And we've got Nishina now.     I'll just go into the outfield— [19:29] Dai     That's not true. [19:32] Dai     Nishina can't do it alone. [19:34] Dai     On top of that, we need to develop him     slowly but surely for the future of the team. [19:39] Dai     And, well, Anita hasn't     seen your good side yet. [19:44] Dai     Once she does, I'm sure she'll change her mind. [19:48] Dai     And if she doesn't, [19:51] Dai     she won't be our starting catcher. [19:58] Dai     Anyway, I want you to have a proper     training session with Anita tomorrow. [20:04] Dai     An upperclassman can't throw     in the towel like you did today. [20:08] Dai     It's fine for you two to butt heads. [20:10] Dai     You need to communicate     and understand each other. [20:16] Dai     That's how it was with Hikaru and me. [20:21] Dai     Batteries aren't made overnight. [20:24] Dai     They're a partnership     you have to forge together. [20:28] Mut     Yeah. [20:29] Dai     Let's do our best. [20:30] Dai     You got this, Mutsuko. [20:35] Mut     Thank you, Daigo. [20:38] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [20:38] Sign     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [20:55] Ani     That's no good. Stop, stop! [20:58] Ani     You ain't got great control to begin with, [21:02] Ani     and after about thirty pitches,     your power and control fall apart completely. [21:07] Ani     You moron. If all you got is fastballs for     the first few innings, yer useless in a game. [21:12] Ani     I don't care if yer from a fancy club     or got in on a scholarship. [21:15] Ani     You hafta start over with the basics! [21:19] Nis     You wanna say that again?! [21:21] Mut     Nishina, calm down! [21:22] Nis     What?! Let go of me! [21:25] Nis     You're pissed at her too, aren't you?! [21:28] Mut     Nope, not really. [21:30] Mut     She's just giving us her honest     assessment as our catcher. [21:33] Mut     So all we can do to shut her up     is pitch in a way she can't criticize. [21:39] Mut     Anita, you ready to catch my pitches now? [21:44] Ani     Sure. [21:48] Tan     Hey, what's wrong? [21:49] Dai     Oh, uh, sorry. [21:53] Yam     Shigeno-kun, do you have a moment? [21:56] Dai     Yamaguchi-sensei. [21:58] Dai     What is it? [22:00] Yam     Right. This is all new to me,     so I sort of forgot about this. [22:05] Yam     I got this a while ago, but I overlooked it. [22:09] Txt     Kanagawa Prefecture Middle School Spring Season Preliminaries (Nippon Junior High School Physical Culture Association) [22:09] Txt     Prefecture East District Bracket [22:09] Txt     Final [22:09] Yam     It looks like we were     entered for something called [22:12] Yam     the Kanagawa Prefecture Middle     School Spring Season Preliminaries. [22:19] Yam     The tournament is in two weeks. [22:21] Yam     Good for you.     You can play in actual games. SIGN    F     u     u     r     i     n          A     c     a     d     e     m     y SIGN    B     a     s     e     b     a     l     l          T     e     a     m [24:00] Ani     Chisato, how d'ya feel 'bout our captain? [24:03] Chi     What do you mean, exactly? [24:05] Ani     We ain't got anyone who can     pitch, but he ain't fixin' it. [24:08] Ani     Does he even care 'bout winnin'? [24:10] Ani     Why the heck is he our captain? [24:12] Chi     I'm sure there must be some     reason why they made him captain. [24:17] Ani     Seriously, I don't get it! [24:20] Ani     Next time: "What's With This Guy?!" SIGN    What's With This Guy?! [24:22] Chi     Run to the stage of your dreams! E3 - What's With This Guy?! 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.) [00:01] ---     Do you have a moment? [00:02] Dai     Yamaguchi-sensei. [00:04] Yam     Right. This is all new to me,     so I sort of forgot about this. [00:09] Yam     I got this a while ago, but I overlooked it. [00:13] Yam     It looks like we were     entered for something called [00:13] Txt     Kanagawa Prefecture Middle School Spring Season Preliminaries (Nippon Junior High School Physical Culture Association) [00:13] Txt     Prefecture East District Bracket [00:13] Txt     Final [00:16] Yam     the Kanagawa Prefecture Middle     School Spring Season Preliminaries. SIGN    F     u     u     r     i     n          A     c     a     d     e     m     y SIGN    B     a     s     e     b     a     l     l          T     e     a     m [01:52] Txt     on Preliminaries (Nippon Junior High School Physical Culture Association) [01:52] Txt     Kanagawa [01:52] Txt     Prefecture [01:52] Txt     Middle [01:52] Txt     School Spring Seas [01:52] Txt     East District [01:52] Txt     Prefecture [01:52] Txt     Bracket [01:52] Txt     Final [01:52] Ani     We've seriously got a tourney in two weeks? SIGN    What's With This Guy?! [01:56] Nan     Oh, right. I guess the first-years wouldn't know. [01:59] Nan     The Japanese National     Youth Baseball Tournament. [02:01] Nan     Also known as the rubber-ball nationals. [02:05] Dai     I didn't think we'd signed up for it     this year, so this is a real surprise. [02:10] Mut     We only just scraped together nine players.     We haven't even had a practice game yet. [02:15] Mut     It's way too early to play in any tournaments. [02:17] Mut     And in just two weeks? [02:19] Tan     Hm, true. We haven't really     practiced as a team yet. [02:22] Kan     With only nine of us,     if one person gets sick, we're out. [02:25] Yayo     So should we back out? [02:27] Tai     No, let's go for it. [02:28] Tai     This is an opportunity. [02:29] Chi     If we do go, are Nishina-kun and     Sakura-senpai our only pitchers? [02:33] Ani     Nishina ain't no good. [02:35] Ani     He's useless. [02:37] Yam     What are you going to do? [02:39] Yam     I don't mind if you choose not to participate. [02:42] Yam     That way, this tournament     won't ruin my precious weekend. [02:46] Dai     No, of course we'll play in it. [02:50] Dai     We wanted to play some     practice games, anyway. [02:53] Dai     We won't set ourselves     a goal on where we place, [02:56] Dai     but tournament experience     will be invaluable. [02:59] Yam     I s-see. [03:00] Dai     For now, we'll determine     how strong we really are. [03:08] Tao     Back home! [03:31] Nis     Dammit. [03:34] Nis     Why am I the only one who     has to do stamina training? [03:38] Ani     Last one. [03:40] Ani     Down the pipe. [03:45] Ani     Nice ball! [03:52] Yayo     See you later. [03:54] All     Good session today. Bye! [03:58] Dai     Hey, first-years! [04:00] Dai     One of you come help me     with the field covers. [04:04] Chi     Coming! [04:06] Ani     I'll go. [04:08] Ani     Put this away for me. [04:09] Nis     Why do I have to do your part, too— [04:12] Nis     You're ignoring me?! [04:17] Dai     So heavy... [04:18] Dai     Oh, Anita. [04:19] Dai     Grab that end. [04:21] Ani     Senpai, if we're gonna go to this tournament, [04:24] Ani     oughtn't we do somethin'     'bout the pitcher situation? [04:27] Dai     Huh? [04:28] Ani     Nishina ain't gonna be any use to us, [04:31] Ani     and there ain't no tellin' how many     runs Sakura-senpai's gonna give up. [04:36] Ani     She's got good control, and when it comes to     breaking balls, she's got sinkers and sliders. [04:41] Ani     I get why Nishina and the others got     done over, but with just those two, [04:45] Ani     we'll never be the best in the region. [04:48] Dai     Best in the region? [04:50] Dai     As if. We're not aiming that high. [04:54] Dai     Come on, grab that end. [04:59] Ani     But if we win two games,     we're in the semi-finals. [05:03] Ani     And if we make the semi-finals,     we play two games on the third day. [05:07] Nis     What's she going on about now? [05:10] Chis     Well... I have a hunch. [05:13] Ani     No matter how you look at it,     we ain't gettin' nowhere with one pitcher. [05:17] Ani     And sweet, delicate Sakura-senpai will only     be at her best for one or two games, tops. [05:22] Ani     The obvious answer is     to find at least one more pitcher. [05:27] Ani     As captain, you need to     think about these things. [05:32] Ani     What's the point of enterin'     a tourney and not tryna win it?! [05:36] Dai     No, it'll be fine. [05:40] Dai     I appreciate your enthusiasm. [05:43] Dai     With you guys on board,     we'll put up a decent fight, for sure. [05:48] Dai     But it isn't yet time for us     to be overreaching ourselves. [05:53] Dai     All right, Nishina, Chisato,     help us roll out the sheet. [05:56] Chis     Okay. [05:57] Nis     Sure. [05:58] Dai     Nishina, pull that over there. [06:00] Nis     Yeah, yeah. [06:01] Chis     I'll take this side. [06:02] Dai     Okay. [06:04] Dai     I'm leaving now. [06:06] Dai     Please make sure you lock up. [06:08] Chis     Okay. [06:10] Ani     This team ain't gonna get nowhere! [06:12] Ani     I knew Baby Boy oughtn't     be allowed near the captaincy. [06:15] Chis     "Baby Boy"? [06:17] Ani     He don't care one bit 'bout     winnin' this tournament! [06:21] Ani     And without a coach,     we need a real captain to take charge! [06:26] Ani     Instead, we got this loosey-goosey fella     who ain't fit to lead anythin'! [06:30] Chis     You think? [06:31] Chis     I think he's nice. But it's more than that.     He always helps everyone with their drills. [06:37] Chis     He's acting like a "real" captain, if you ask me. [06:39] Ani     Chisato! [06:41] Ani     You should pitch! [06:43] Ani     You pitched for Little,     so I know you can do it. [06:46] Chis     What? [06:53] Mut     I'm exhausted! [06:55] Dai     Good morning! [06:56] Mut     Oh, morning. [06:58] Dai     What's got into you, Mutsuko? [07:00] Dai     Don't you usually take the bus? [07:02] Mut     Huh? Oh, well, you know... [07:06] Mut     I-I thought I'd try to copy     what you do for training. [07:12] Mut     I need to get in shape for the tournament. [07:16] Dai     I see. [07:17] Mut     Wh-What? [07:22] Dai     So how are things with Anita? [07:24] Dai     Think you'll get along? [07:26] Mut     Yeah. No problems so far. [07:29] Mut     She's a really good catcher,     and she praises my good pitches. [07:33] Mut     And it's easy to pitch     to someone her size. [07:36] Dai     I guess I'm too small for     anyone to see the target. [07:40] Mut     Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that! [07:43] Mut     Huh? [07:44] Mut     Someone got here even earlier     than us, and they're pitching. [07:47] Mut     It's not Nishina, is it? [07:54] Dai     Nice ball! [07:57] Dai     That was amazing, Chisato. [07:59] Dai     You're really good. [08:00] Chis     Oh, not really... [08:02] Mut     Wait, her pitches are way faster than mine! [08:06] Mut     Fast, ain't they? [08:08] Mut     She was a middle reliever for Yokohama Little. [08:12] Mut     Bet you wanna reconsider your     pitchin' lineup now, don'tcha, Captain? [08:17] Dai     Nope, not really. [08:19] Dai     Sorry, but I don't intend to put a first-year     on the mound in an official tournament. [08:24] Dai     Besides, I'm the captain of this team, not you. [08:30] Dai     I can't entrust the catcher position to     someone who refuses to follow my directions. [08:38] Teach     This formula is very important,     so please commit it to memory. [08:43] Teach     This will be on the test. [08:45] (Flashback) Dai     I can't entrust the catcher position to     someone who refuses to follow my directions. [08:52] (Flashback) Dai     Chisato, do you want to pitch? [08:54] (Flashback) Chi     Oh, uh, no. I just figured I'd warm up     my arm because we seem light on pitchers. [09:00] (Flashback) Dai     I see. [09:02] (Flashback) Dai     Then, let's revisit this     after the tournament. [09:04] (Flashback) Dai     Right now, I need you to focus on your     linchpin position as the center fielder. [09:09] (Flashback) Chi     O-Okay! [09:10] (Flashback) Dai     Anita, you should be concentrating on     building up your battery with Mutsuko. [09:15] (Flashback) Dai     If you go behind my back again, you'll be     switching places with me in the outfield. [09:19] (Flashback) Dai     You got that? [09:22] Ani     Who's that runt think he is?! [09:24] Ani     I was doin' him a favor. Where's he get off,     throwin' it back in my face like that? [09:30] (Flashback) Dai     Okay, Anita, you can be our starting catcher. [09:33] Ani     Why's a wussy captain who     gave up his position to a first-year, [09:37] Ani     suddenly actin' like a coach?! [09:40] Ani     I ain't acceptin' any of this! [09:43] Yayo     Huh? [09:44] Tao     You want to know why Daigo's our captain? [09:47] Ani     Yeah. From day one,     it ain't made a lick of sense to me. [09:50] Ani     I mean, Tanba-san's a third-year. [09:52] Ani     Or if you did it on skill,     you two have him beat, hands down. [09:57] Ani     So I wanna know why the heck that     shrimpy Shigeno-senpai's our captain! [10:02] Tao     Because our old coach     gave him the captaincy. [10:04] Ani     Huh? That's the only reason? [10:06] Yayo     We were never interested in it, anyway. [10:09] Yayo     You're basically just     a manager by another name. [10:12] Tao     If anything, we're lucky Daigo wanted to do it. [10:16] Ani     So y'all are totally fine     with him bein' captain? [10:21] Ani     With no coach around, he seems pleased     as punch to be tellin' the team what to do, [10:26] Ani     but I'll level with you: I don't wanna     listen to a fella who's worse'n me. [10:30] Ani     An' I can't stand that he don't     care 'bout winnin' this tourney! [10:34] Yayo     What's the big rush, Anita? [10:38] Yayo     I mean, I know you hate losing,     but there'll be plenty of other tournaments. [10:44] Yayo     What's got you so riled up? [10:47] Yayo     We'll see after this tournament     how good our captain is. [10:52] Yayo     If we get a bad result,     we can all rethink it. [10:56] Ani     Oh... I see how it is. [10:59] Ani     Fine, then. [11:04] Tao     What's up with her? [11:05] Tao     She's even more intense now     than when we were in Little. [11:09] Yayo     There's something off about her. [11:11] Yayo     The other day, she lied     when she introduced herself. [11:14] Tao     Huh? She lied? [11:15] Yayo     She said she was Yokohama Little's catcher     when they got to the quarters of Nationals. [11:23] Yayo     I looked into it, and that's not quite true. [11:25] Tao     What?! [11:32] Ani     It's so disappointin'. [11:33] Ani     The older players are too     laid back and can't be relied on! [11:36] Chis     Why don't you just let it go? [11:38] Chis     In the upcoming tournament,     let's just focus on our own game. [11:42] Ani     Yeah, you're right. [11:44] Ani     I'll just hafta prop up the     team by makin' all the plays [11:47] Ani     and become the captain in all but name. [11:49] Dai     Anita! [11:51] Chis     Senpai! [11:53] Ani     Aw, hell. Did he just hear all that? [11:55] Dai     Sorry about this, but I need you     to come somewhere with me. [11:59] Dai     Chisato, you can go to practice. [12:02] Dai     Oh, and Anita, please change into a tracksuit. [12:05] Dai     We can't go to this place     wearing our school or team uniforms. [12:17] Nis     Are they gonna make me     drag around tires again? [12:23] Nis     What are those two weirdos up to? [12:25] Nis     Captain? [12:28] Dai     Oh, hey, Nishina. [12:29] Nis     Where are you going? [12:30] Nis     Playing hooky? [12:31] Ani     Yeah, right. [12:33] Nis     Hey, whaddaya say to letting     me practice pitching today? [12:36] Dai     Not happening. [12:37] Dai     From now to the tournament, you need     to focus on getting your core fitness up. [12:42] Nis     B-But hold on a minute! [12:44] Dai     End of discussion. [12:45] Dai     We're in a hurry. [12:46] Dai     Let's go, Anita. [12:48] Nis     H-Hey! [12:52] Nis     Damn! [12:53] Nis     I've had it! [12:55] Nis     I'm going home. [12:56] Nis     I don't care. [12:59] Tan     The field isn't that way. [13:01] Nis     I w-was about to— [13:03] Tan     Let's give it our all again today! [13:03] ---     Hey! Let go! [13:07] Chis     Excuse me! [13:09] Yayo     Oh, you're alone? [13:11] Tao     Anita's not with you? [13:13] Chis     Shigeno-senpai whisked her away on a date! [13:18] Chis     Just kidding. [13:20] Nan     That was a joke?! [13:22] Chis     We have no data on the first team we're facing, [13:25] Chis     so they went to do some recon. [13:27] Chis     He said, as she's our catcher,     she should probably tag along. [13:31] Yayo     Huh. He's going that far? [13:34] Tao     I thought he said he didn't really     care about this tournament. [13:38] Mut     I think you might have misunderstood him. [13:41] Mut     He said we shouldn't overreach ourselves, [13:44] Mut     but he never said we're     going out there to lose. [13:48] Mut     He doesn't really show it, [13:50] Mut     but I'm pretty sure he hates     losing more than anyone else. [13:54] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:54] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:54] Sign     Itsuki Public Middle School [13:56] Dai     We're here. [14:00] Dai     Ah, there they are. [14:02] Dai     What a stroke of luck! [14:04] Dai     They're playing a scrimmage game. [14:11] Dai     Let's watch from here. [14:14] Ani     Why from all the way back here? [14:16] Ani     An' the trees are in the way. [14:17] Ani     We could just go stand behind the back net. [14:20] Dai     Even out here, we don't want     to get caught spying on them. [14:24] Dai     It'd mean a reprimand. [14:27] Dai     Why do you think I asked you     to put on a generic tracksuit? [14:31] Dai     Here, use these to get a better look. [14:34] ---     Uh... But... [14:36] Dai     Don't worry. [14:37] Dai     I've got another pair. [14:40] Dai     Looks like it's an intra-team game. [14:44] Dai     The ones with uniforms must be starters. [14:52] Ani     What's the deal with this captain? [14:54] Ani     I thought he didn't care 'bout winnin', [14:56] Ani     but here he is, diligently scoutin'     out our first-round opponents! [15:00] Ani     I don't get it! [15:01] Ani     The heck's goin' on? [15:02] Dai     Look, Anita. [15:06] Dai     That's Itsuki Middle's ace. [15:12] Dai     Well, probably. [15:13] Ani     No, that's their ace, 100 percent. [15:18] Chi     So what should we do after school? [15:22] Chi     Wanna go to the batting cages again? [15:24] Kid     Nah. Going there every day     puts a dent in the wallet. [15:29] Ume     They should have Senior League practice     on weekdays too, not just on weekends. [15:34] Chi     That's where I get jealous of Nishina. [15:37] Chi     He's got practice every day. [15:39] Ume     And he's a starter already, too. [15:41] Chi     Hey, Nishina. [15:42] Chi     On your all-girl team,     you're gonna be their ace for sure, right? [15:46] Nis     Of course I am! [15:48] Guy     I knew it. [15:49] Ume     But just you wait. We'll be starters     in the Senior League, too! [15:54] Chi     Let's aim for Nationals like     when we played for the Lions. [15:57] All     Yeah! [16:06] Nis     Those guys are definitely gonna     take a step up in the Senior League. [16:10] Nis     Should I really let myself     rot away in this team? [16:15] Nis     The school year only just started.     Maybe I should forget the scholarship, [16:18] Nis     enter a public school,     and play in the Senior League as well? [16:27] Chi     Wow, a pitching machine! [16:30] Ani     Didn't know we had one of these. [16:32] Dai     Well, this is a private school,     and the team was strong in the past. [16:36] Tan     If the machine's out, [16:38] Tan     does that mean Itsuki's     pitcher is pretty fast? [16:41] Dai     Yes. [16:42] Dai     Based on what me and Anita saw, [16:45] Dai     we reckon he pitches     around the 120 kmph mark. [16:49] All     120 kmph?! [16:51] Dai     He doesn't use breaking balls,     so far as we could tell, [16:53] Dai     but if we can't hit those fastballs,     we won't get anywhere. [16:57] Yayo     So we're focusing on batting. [16:59] Dai     Bingo. [17:01] Dai     Everyone! Let's do our best     so we can hit those fastballs! [17:04] All     All right! [17:17] Dai     Next up, Nishina! [17:19] Nis     What should I do about this tournament? [17:22] Nis     They'll struggle without me. [17:24] Nis     Oh well. Not my problem. [17:34] Tan     Okay, here we go! [17:37] Dai     Please! [17:40] Nan     He glanced it! [17:41] Tao     He's got a good swing. [17:46] Chis     Wow! He's really hitting them back. [17:49] Mut     Nobody practices batting more than him. [17:52] Nis     I didn't get near those balls,     and he's just casually... [17:56] Nis     If I quit now, [17:57] Nis     it'll look like I ran away because     I couldn't keep up with him. [18:02] Nis     I can't do that! [18:05] Nis     First, I'll show him up and then quit! [18:13] Muts     Who's that? [18:14] Muts     They're not wearing our school's uniform. [18:18] Muts     Hey, you over there! [18:23] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [18:23] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [18:23] Sign     Itsuki Public Middle School [18:23] Coach     What? Six of their players are girls? [18:26] Boy     Yes. [18:26] Boy     And it seems like they only     have nine players total. [18:30] Boy     Barely enough to field a team. [18:32] Coach     I see. [18:33] Boy     I didn't get to see the pitcher today,     but I'll try to sneak back another time. [18:38] Coach     All right. [18:39] Coach     Please copy today's video     onto the computer. [18:50] (Flashback) Ani     Senpai. [18:52] (Flashback) Dai     Yes? [18:53] (Flashback) Ani     I'm gonna be honest,     I don't get your thinkin' at all. [18:56] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? [18:57] (Flashback) Ani     If you care enough 'bout     winnin' to scout the other team, [19:00] (Flashback) Ani     why don'tcha prep another pitcher? [19:03] (Flashback) Ani     I know it'd be sudden,     but Chisato's got experience. [19:08] (Flashback) Ani     Ain't no harm in lettin'     her practice pitchin' a bit. [19:12] (Flashback) Ani     It'd take some of the pressure     off Sakura-senpai, too. [19:15] (Flashback) Ani     And why can't Nishina get up on the     mound, just 'cause he's a first-year? [19:20] (Flashback) Ani     You oughta test him and let him     explore his limits without goin' past 'em. [19:26] (Flashback) Dai     It looks like you still don't     understand your position. [19:30] (Flashback) Ani     Huh? [19:31] (Flashback) Dai     You're also being tested right now. [19:35] (Flashback) Dai     Instead of worrying about     all our pitching options, [19:39] (Flashback) Dai     you should be thinking about how     to win the first game with just Mutsuko. [19:43] (Flashback) Dai     That's why I brought you scouting     with me. Do you understand? [19:49] (Flashback) Dai     I'll spell it out for you.     I think Mutsuko can do it. [19:52] (Flashback) Dai     If they end up hitting her pitches,     that's on you as the catcher. [20:00] Ani     I ain't ever givin' him     the chance to blame me. [20:02] Ani     With me callin' the shots,     we're gonna shut 'em out. [20:20] Ani     Nice ball! [20:21] Ani     On the next one,     aim low to the inside. [20:28] Mut     Good work! [20:30] Dai     Yeah, good work! [20:32] Mut     Everyone's really improved. [20:34] Dai     Yeah. [20:35] Dai     Our opponents are scarier than I thought, [20:38] Dai     but with our potential,     winning isn't out of the question. [20:41] Mut     Yeah. [20:42] Mut     I'm ready to get up on the mound the day     after tomorrow and pitch with all I've got. [20:46] Dai     We're counting on you. [20:55] Izu     Hey, how long are you     going to hog that spot? [20:58] Dai     Hey, Sis. [20:59] Izu     You know I want to practice     my pitching too, right? [21:03] Dai     Just give me a little longer. [21:05] Dai     I've got a tournament game     the day after tomorrow. [21:07] Izu     Oh, fine. [21:10] Izu     Maybe I'll be a really nice     big sister and pitch to you. [21:13] Dai     You mean it?! [21:15] Dai     Come on, Sis, let's go! [21:17] Izu     All right, all right. [21:18] ---     Let's go! [21:19] Mom     Dinner's almost ready. [21:23] Mom     Honestly... There are baseball nerds     everywhere you look in this house. [21:24] Dai     Hey! Don't start with a curve ball! [21:29] Dai     Good work, everyone! [21:31] Dai     I'm gonna announce tomorrow's lineup     and hand out your numbers while I'm at it. [21:36] Dai     Batting first, center field, Fujii Chisato. [21:39] Chis     What? I'm leading off? [21:40] Yayo     Chisato. You go, girl. [21:42] Dai     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara Tao. [21:44] Tao     Right. [21:46] Tao     Dang, lost my spot as shock trooper captain. [21:49] Dai     Batting third, second base, Sawa Yayoi. [21:51] Tao     Oh, okay, then. [21:53] Dai     Batting fourth, catcher, Kawashima Anita. [21:55] Ani     Okay! [21:57] Dai     Batting fifth, pitcher, Sakura Mutsuko. [21:59] Mut     In the meat of the order? [22:01] Dai     Batting sixth, third base, Kandori Seira. [22:04] Kan     I'm number six? [22:05] Dai     Batting seventh, right field, Nishina Akira. [22:07] Nis     I-I'm way down the order? [22:10] Dai     Batting eighth, first base, Tanba Hiromu. [22:12] Tan     Got it! [22:13] Dai     And lastly, batting ninth, left field. [22:15] Dai     That'll be me. [22:16] Dai     Let's give it our best tomorrow! [22:18] All     Yeah! [22:19] All     All right! [22:24] Dai     This will be the true beginning     of the new generation [22:27] Dai     of the Fuurin Middle baseball team. [24:00] Tosh     Looks like Daigo-kun's Fuurin team     is finally getting started, Goro-kun. [24:04] Gor     Yeah, and I'm so excited, I wanna     leap onto the field and go wild. [24:09] Gor     Wanna join me, Toshi? [24:10] Tosh     That's just like you. [24:11] Tosh     But how's Daigo-kun handling it? [24:14] Gor     Whatever obstacle he faces,     he'll overcome it. [24:17] Gor     He's already gone through     so much to get here. SIGN    Captain Daigo [24:20] Tosh     Next time: "Captain Daigo." [24:22] Gor     Run to the stage of your dreams! E4 - Captain Daigo 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.) [00:07] Dai     Coach! [00:09] Coa     Oh, it's you, Shigeno. [00:12] Dai     The new school year has     filled out our team. [00:14] Dai     Our first tournament starts today. [00:18] Dai     It'll be the litmus test to see     if we can make it as a team. [00:22] Dai     I think I've done what I can as captain     to prepare us, but I'm still full of doubts. [00:27] Dai     We haven't got a replacement coach yet, [00:29] Dai     and I'm making it up as I go along,     so I'm worried how it'll turn out. [00:35] Coa     It's good that you're worried. [00:38] Coa     It's a leader's job to worry,     and to remove those worries. [00:42] Coa     But you can never let them     see it on your face. [00:45] Dai     But... [00:46] Dai     Can someone like me, with very little     experience and skills, really rally a team? [00:52] Coa     You'll be fine. [00:55] Coa     I know you can do it. SIGN    Captain Daigo [02:30] Sai     Yes? [02:31] Gor     Oh, wow! Is that the voice of the manager     of the national team, Satou Toshiya, I hear? [02:38] Gor     I'm pretty good at baseball.     Please put me on the team! [02:42] Sai     You're not actually going to show up     and ask to try out, are you, Goro-kun? [02:47] Gor     Hey, that's a great idea. [02:49] Gor     Hey, I'll be your batting     practice pitcher for free. [02:53] Sai     The frightening thing about     that is you actually would. [02:57] Gor     Well, now that they've got a former     Major League home run king in their dugout, [03:00] Gor     the national team should be fine. [03:02] Gor     Go wild and show the world what you can do. [03:05] Sai     Thank you. [03:07] Sai     How's the Shikoku League? [03:08] Gor     It's good. I'm having lots of fun     with a lively bunch of people out here. [03:12] Sai     Glad to hear it. [03:14] Sai     Oh, and there's another     tournament starting today. [03:19] Sai     Led by their new captain, Shigeno Daigo, [03:21] Sai     Fuurin Middle's new-look team     is making its debut. [03:24] Gor     Yeah... But I'm not worried. [03:28] Gor     Daigo's got this. [03:30] Gor     He's been working super hard     these past six months. [03:34] Sigh     Fuurin Academy Middle School [03:34] Sigh     Fuurin Academy Middle School [03:38] Dai     Our upperclassmen     got caught shoplifting?! [03:41] Mut     Yes. [03:42] Mut     Nearly all of the second-years were     taken in and suspended from school. [03:46] Mut     Which means they're off     the baseball team, too. [03:49] Dai     You said "nearly all"... [03:50] Mut     I heard it was all the second-years     except for Tanba-san. [03:55] Dai     No way... [03:56] Tao     Ah, there you are! [03:58] Mut     Tao! Yayoi! Have you heard? [04:01] Yayo     We got the gist of it. [04:02] Tao     This is terrible. [04:04] Tao     We'd just started to rebuild     after the third-years retired. [04:09] Tan     So this is all we have left... [04:11] Mut     We haven't picked our     new captain yet, either. [04:15] Yayo     How about you, Tanba-san? [04:16] Tan     Oh, I don't really... [04:18] Tan     I'm also on the Student Council,     and I don't think I'm good enough to be captain... [04:26] Dai     Coach! [04:28] Coa     I'm sure you've all heard     the talk going around by now. [04:32] Coa     Only a negligent coach would let something     of this magnitude happen on his watch. [04:37] Coa     I am truly sorry that I have done this to you. [04:40] Coa     I've taken responsibility and     resigned from my position as coach. [04:46] Dai     You're going too? [04:48] Coa     As for what's left of the team, [04:50] Coa     I've talked to the school,     and you can still use the field for practice. [04:57] Coa     But as far as competitive games go, [04:59] Coa     you won't play in any until next spring,     even if you scrape together enough players. [05:06] Coa     For you, these circumstances are truly harsh. [05:09] Coa     If at all possible, [05:11] Coa     I want you to inherit and     uphold the spirit and tradition [05:14] Coa     of the Fuurin Middle baseball team that     you've been absorbing these past six months. [05:19] Coa     That is my final wish as your coach. [05:24] Tan     Coach! [05:26] Tao     Well, there aren't any other clubs     I want to join, anyway. [05:29] Yayo     Besides, as first-years, we figured     we weren't going to get any game time. [05:36] Coa     My final act as your coach     is to appoint a new captain. [05:40] Coa     Shigeno, I'm entrusting you     with the captaincy. [05:45] Dai     M-Me? [05:49] Mut     Shigeno-kun? [05:52] Dai     B-But, uh... Why'd you pick me? [05:55] Coa     Because I think you're     the most suited to the role. [05:58] Coa     But you have a say in this too, of course. [06:01] Coa     Think it over and come to a decision. [06:07] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [06:09] Mut     This is amazing!     You made captain as a first-year! [06:13] Dai     It's not amazing at all. [06:14] Dai     There's basically only first-years left. [06:17] Dai     In terms of skill, Sawa-san and     Tao-san are both better than me. [06:21] Dai     I don't have a clue why he picked me. [06:24] Mut     Really? [06:25] Mut     I think you're a good fit. [06:27] Mut     And we're all right behind you. [06:30] Dai     I haven't decided if I'll do it yet. [06:33] Mut     Hey, Shigeno-kun, wait! [06:36] Both     What?! [06:38] Izu     Almost all the senior players     got kicked out?! [06:40] Izu     And they're making you captain? [06:43] Izu     Shoplifting as a group? [06:45] Izu     Those twerps! [06:47] Izu     I shoulda disciplined them more     when they were first-years! [06:51] Mom     But this is all so sudden. [06:54] Mom     Will you be okay? [06:55] Mom     Captain as a first-year?     That's a lot of responsibility. [06:59] Dai     I'm going to quit the baseball team. [07:02] Mom     Huh? [07:03] Izu     What?! [07:04] Dai     There's no way I can be captain. [07:07] Dai     I'll quit the team and     play Senior League instead. [07:10] Izu     You want to quit? [07:13] Izu     But what'll happen to the team?! [07:15] Dai     We can't play in games, anyway, [07:18] Dai     so it doesn't matter if I'm there or not. [07:21] Izu     The coach appointed you as the new captain. [07:24] Izu     As an OG Fuurin player, I won't     let you betray the team like that! [07:29] Dai     Oh, shut up! [07:31] Dai     You left Fuurin to go to a different     high school, so get off your high horse! [07:35] Izu     Yeah, because there was     no hardball girl's team! [07:39] Mom     Now, you two! No fighting. [07:41] Dai     I joined the team because     I wanted to play baseball the right way. [07:46] Dai     The team played at a high level,     with a solid coach and good senior players. [07:49] Dai     It looked like I could really improve there! [07:53] Dai     And now, all of a sudden, we have     no coach and no senior players, [07:57] Dai     and we're not even allowed to compete. [08:00] Dai     It's unbelievable. [08:01] Mom     I understand where you're coming from,     but you should think it over. [08:06] Mom     It's not just you who has to deal with this. [08:09] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [08:09] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [08:10] Kan     Really? [08:12] Kan     The baseball team only     has five members right now? [08:15] Kan     Hey, that means I could     actually become a starter. [08:18] Mut     Right? [08:19] Mut     This is a great chance! [08:22] Kan     Maybe I should sign up, then. [08:25] Kan     So, Mutsuko, does it really     help you lose weight? [08:27] Mut     Yeah, totally! [08:29] Mut     It's really great for losing weight! [08:31] Kan     Slenderly Kandori! [08:33] Kan     That could work! [08:35] Mut     All right! Got one! [08:37] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [08:39] Mut     It looks like the team's     getting another member. [08:42] Mut     A girl in our class called Kandori. [08:45] Mut     Wait, aren't you coming to practice? [08:48] Dai     No, I've decided to quit the team     and play in the Senior League. [08:54] Dai     Could you let everyone know for me? [08:57] Mut     Shigeno-kun... [09:05] Dai     I thought that was you, Pop. [09:07] Dai     I'm home. [09:08] Dad     Hey, Daigo. [09:09] Dad     Want to play catch after? [09:12] Dai     You're bursting with energy, as usual. [09:14] Dad     I heard the news. [09:16] Dad     The newly-appointed captain     is quitting the team. [09:21] Dad     You sure you wanna do that? [09:23] Dai     Why? [09:24] Dai     You gonna tell me     I'm being irresponsible, too? [09:26] Dad     Nope. [09:28] Dad     Just thought it was a waste, is all. [09:30] Dai     What do you mean? [09:32] Dad     With no coach and no senior players around, [09:34] Dad     you have the freedom to build     a team the way you want it. [09:38] Dad     You gonna throw a chance like that away? [09:41] Dai     I never particularly wanted     to make my own team. [09:45] Dad     And there's nothing wrong with joining     a strong team and shooting for a starting spot. [09:49] Dad     But it's way more exciting     to take down stronger teams [09:54] Dad     with a team you built from the ground up. [09:56] Dad     Isn't everyone waiting? [10:00] Dad     For you to make a move, I mean. [10:06] Mom     That's so like Pop to say that. [10:08] Mom     After all, he transferred to a school     with no baseball team and built one there. [10:15] Dai     But why do I have to build an     entire team from the ground up? [10:20] Dai     Just so you know, I have absolutely     no intention of copying Po— [10:23] Mom     That's good. [10:25] Mom     You really shouldn't. [10:26] Mom     That man has a sickness that makes him pick     the absolute hardest route in whatever he does. [10:31] Mom     If you start copying him,     your life will become a living hell. [10:35] Dai     O-Oh, really? [10:36] Mom     "Why do I have to do this?" [10:39] Mom     There was someone else who said     that when they made him captain. [10:47] Dai     Uncle Taiga... [10:49] Tai     Hey, is that you, Daigo? [10:51] Tai     This is a surprise. What's up? [10:55] Dai     My mom was telling me something... [10:57] Tai     What'd my sister say? [10:59] Dai     You were captain of the Seishuu Academy     baseball team, right? [11:03] Tai     Ah, yup, I was. [11:05] Dai     She said you weren't too excited     about taking the role. [11:11] Tai     Well, yeah. [11:13] Tai     The Seishuu Academy baseball team was     the team of the indomitable ace, Shigeno Goro. [11:18] Tai     When he graduated, we had no hope     of keeping up our winning ways. [11:22] Tai     And I wasn't nearly good enough     to make the guys dream. [11:27] Tai     But then your father said to me: [11:32] Tai     "Even losing in the first round is fine.     Build a team for you guys." [11:37] Dai     And you said? [11:38] Tai     Well, I got mad at him for being so idealistic. [11:42] Tai     So I accepted the captaincy out of spite,     dead set on losing in the first round. [11:46] Tai     Thinking back on it now, though,     I'm glad I did it. [11:51] Dai     Why? [11:53] Tai     Because we overcame so much with that team. [11:56] Tai     It made us a tight-knit group, I guess. [12:01] Tai     Or maybe I just really     loved baseball. Who knows. [12:09] Kan     Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. [12:12] Mut     Just a little further. [12:16] Tao     This was really hard for us at first, too. [12:19] Mut     You two managed okay. [12:22] Mut     But it was so hard for me and Shigeno-kun! [12:25] Yay     I remember how we all used     to collapse after practice. [12:31] (Flashback) Tan     Hey! [12:32] (Flashback) Tan     The first-years have to     put away the equipment. [12:35] (Flashback) All     Coming. [12:41] (Flashback) Mut     Let's go, Shigeno-kun. [12:42] (Flashback) Dai     No, I can't. [12:46] (Flashback) Mut     Come on. Stand up! [12:52] Mut     Seventeen! [12:55] Kan     This is a proper downpour! [12:57] Tao     I can't. [12:58] Mut     Let's do thirteen more! [13:01] Mut     Eighteen! [13:10] (Flashback) Mom     I understand where you're coming from,     but you should think it over. [13:17] (Flashback) Mom     It's not just you who has to deal with this. [13:20] (Flashback) Tai     It made us a tight-knit group, I guess. [13:24] (Flashback) Gor     Isn't everyone waiting? [13:27] (Flashback) Gor     For you to make a move, I mean. [13:35] Dai     Pop! [13:39] Dad     Oh, hey, Daigo. [13:40] Dad     What is it? [13:42] Dai     Pop... Please teach me baseball! [13:51] Dai     Please teach me baseball! [13:53] Dad     Huh? [13:54] Dai     Throwing. Catching. Batting. Running. [13:57] Dai     Everything that's important to play it. [14:00] Dai     Coach me on the basics, the drills...     on everything you know! [14:05] Dad     Coach? [14:06] Dad     Come on, give me a break. [14:10] Dad     I'm no good at teaching. [14:13] Dai     I was given the captaincy. [14:17] Dai     I have to push the team forward. [14:21] Dai     But how can I do that     if I'm the worst player? [14:26] Dai     We have talent to spare in our team. [14:29] Dai     If I try really hard...     With everyone's combined efforts, [14:32] Dai     I believe we can drag Fuurin's     baseball team out of the abyss! [14:38] Dad     I see. [14:41] Dad     I guess I can't run away     after putting you up to this. [14:46] Dad     The only way I know how to learn     is through muscle memory. [14:49] Dad     Does that work for you? [14:51] Dai     Yes! [14:53] Dad     Here we go. [14:58] Dai     Ow... [15:02] Dad     Huh? You say something? [15:04] Dai     Oh, uh... it's good we're practicing catching, [15:07] Dai     but isn't suddenly ramping up to     catching a pro's pitches too big a step? [15:12] Dad     What are you talking about? [15:13] Dad     In the pro leagues,     I pitched with my left hand. [15:16] Dad     I only used my right in my Little League days     and when I was fielding. [15:21] Dai     Yeah, but even so... [15:23] Dad     You learned all about catching     from Toshiya, didn't you? [15:26] Dad     Now you just have to catch a load     of fastballs to get more experience. [15:31] Dai     All right, I get it. [15:36] Dai     Huh? Pop? [15:41] Dad     Nope. Don't wanna pitch to you anymore. [15:45] Dad     You're catching them with     a face that says, "If I have to." [15:48] Dad     It totally kills my motivation. [15:51] Dai     My... face? [15:53] Dad     It's the feeling. The feeling! [15:55] Dad     And you haven't even praised     a single one of my pitches! [15:59] Dad     Are my pitches lifeless? [16:01] Dad     Are you thinking these are the pitches of a     decrepit old man with a busted shoulder? Well?! [16:06] Dai     I wasn't thinking tha— [16:09] Dai     Nice ball. [16:11] Dad     What the heck? [16:13] Dad     From the heart or not at all! [16:16] Dai     Nice ball! [16:18] Dad     Right? [16:19] Dai     Nice ball! [16:20] Dad     Nope! [16:21] Dai     Huh? [16:22] Dad     That would've been a ball. [16:24] Dad     I don't want you praising bad pitches. [16:27] Dai     You're just being unreasonable now. [16:30] Dad     'Course I am. Pitchers are unreasonable. [16:33] Dad     As my right hand, you need     to know how to control me! [16:37] Dad     Get me hyped up! [16:41] Dai     Nice ball! Great! [16:43] Dad     Yup, that's good. [16:50] Dai     Close. But you've got the speed. [16:54] Dai     Nice one! [16:57] Dai     Almost... [16:59] Dai     Nobody could get near that last one. [17:02] Dad     You got it! Just like that. [17:05] Dad     If the catcher hypes up the pitcher, [17:13] Dad     the pitcher will respond to it. [17:22] Dad     Don't let it past you! [17:23] Dad     Put your life on the line for     your pitcher and stop them. [17:26] Dad     Check out what's going on in the infield     and the outfield, and talk the whole time! [17:31] Dad     You're the only one who sees the entire field. [17:35] Dad     If someone messes up, always      get a clean hit when you're next up. [17:38] Dad     When the captain gets a hit,     the entire team's mood changes. [17:46] Dad     Okay, okay. [17:47] Dad     You tired? [17:49] Dad     O-Of course I am... [17:50] Dad     Right! Starting tomorrow,     you'll do this every morning and evening. [17:54] Dai     What?! [17:55] Dad     The captain has to train     harder than anyone else. [17:58] Dad     Nobody will listen to     a guy who's not training. [18:03] Dad     Chin up! [18:05] Dad     A captain must never look down. [18:08] Dai     Y-Yes, sir! [18:11] Tao     You're starting to get it, Kandori. [18:14] Kan     R-Really? [18:17] Yayo     Shigeno hasn't come for two weeks now. [18:21] Mut     Yeah... [18:23] Tao     Didn't he say he was gonna     go play in the Senior League? [18:25] Tao     Doesn't that mean he quit? [18:27] Tao     Mutsuko, have you heard anything? [18:30] Mut     It looks like he hasn't submitted     an official resignation form yet. [18:33] Mut     I asked him, but I didn't get an answer. [18:36] Tan     If Shigeno quits,     we'll have to pick a new captain. [18:41] Yayo     Hard pass. [18:42] Tao     We can't compete, anyway,     so do we even need one? [18:46] Tan     Of course we do. [18:47] Tao     Then you can do it, for all I care. [18:50] Tan     What's "for all I care" supposed to mean? [18:56] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [19:00] Dai     I'm sorry for being absent for so long. [19:03] Dai     Carrying on in the team...     accepting the captaincy... [19:06] Dai     In my own way, I gave it a lot of thought. [19:09] Dai     I'm a first-year and have zero experience. [19:11] Dai     So my confidence isn't exactly high. [19:15] Dai     I'll be all at sea in every area. [19:18] Dai     But if I'm gonna do this, [19:20] Dai     I want to build a team that's stronger     than any Fuurin team that's come before. [19:23] Dai     With this roster, I know we can do it. [19:26] Dai     Will you all join me in trying? [19:31] Mut     Yes! [19:31] Tan     Yeah. [19:32] Tao     I will. [19:33] Yayo     Glad to be on board. [19:35] Kan     Please. [19:38] Dai     Thank you. [19:39] Dai     One, two. [19:40] Dai     One, two. [19:41] Dai     One, two. [19:42] Dai     One, two. [19:44] Kan     W-Wait up... [19:46] Dai     Fifteen! [19:51] Dad     Safe! [20:01] Dai     All right, next! [20:02] Dai     6-4-3! [20:08] Dai     Okay! 5-4-3! [20:14] Kan     I knew it. I can't do this. [20:17] Kan     This is too much for me. [20:19] Kan     Sawa-san, can you take over hitting? [20:22] Saw     Okay. [20:24] Dai     Kandori, come over here a sec. [20:26] Dai     Let's do a different set of drills      until you get used to this. [20:30] Dai     You and me together. [20:32] Kan     You don't have to do that! [20:33] Kan     I don't want to be a nuisance. [20:36] Kan     I basically only signed up 'cause     the team had so few players. [20:40] Dai     What are you talking about? [20:42] Dai     You're already an important part of this team. [20:45] Dai     You chose our baseball team.     You chose baseball. [20:49] Dai     I want you to be glad you chose to sign up! [20:54] Dai     It doesn't matter how many     new members we get next month. [20:58] Dai     Work hard and make sure you're a starter. [21:02] Kan     Y-Yeah! [21:04] Dai     Okay? I'll throw it slower for now. [21:06] Dai     Try to catch it in front of your body. [21:08] Kan     All right. [21:09] Dai     Here we go. [21:10] Dai     That's it! Just like that! [21:12] Kan     I caught it! [21:13] Mut     Okay! One more! [21:15] Tao     Left field! Coming your way! [21:19] Coach     Don't worry. [21:21] Coach     I know you can do it. [21:24] Coach     You have a strong heart,     and you're kind to others. [21:28] Coach     If you hold your head up high     and fight with optimism and energy, [21:32] Coach     I promise that everyone     will follow your lead. [21:35] Coach     Give it your all. [21:37] Dai     I will. [21:39] Dai     Thank you very much! [21:41] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:41] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:41] Txt     Fujii [21:43] Chi     I'm leaving now. [21:45] Dad     Oh, Chisato, you've got a game today? [21:47] Chi     Yeah. [21:49] Fuji     If the Dolphins didn't have a practice game,     I'd come cheer for you! [21:54] Fuji     Go get 'em. [21:55] Chi     Okay! [21:56] Chi     You too, Dad. Do your best. [21:58] Fuji     I will, don't you worry. [22:01] Fuji     We got this! [22:08] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [22:08] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [22:08] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [22:08] Txt     Sagara [22:21] Nis     Just you watch. [22:21] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [22:25] Dai     Let's go! [22:27] All     Yeah! [24:00] Yay     It's finally game day. [24:02] Yay     How are you feeling, Tao? [24:03] Tao     Great, obviously! [24:05] Tao     You are too, right? [24:06] Yay     Yuh-huh. [24:07] Yay     I also feel like their pitcher's      totally looking down on us. [24:11] Tao     That "as if we could lose to     a team full of girls" vibe? [24:14] Tao     It's on! [24:16] Yay     Then, let's show him how we play baseball. [24:19] Yay     Next time: "Girl Power, Baseball-Style." SIGN    Girl Power, Baseball-Style [24:22] Yay     Run to the stage of your dreams! E5 - Girl Power, Baseball-Style 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.) [00:27] Titl     Mifune Baseball Park [00:27] Titl     Mifune Baseball Park [00:36] Dai     All right, let's go! SIGN    Girl Power, Baseball-Style [02:15] Mut     Oh, wow! It's a proper baseball field! [02:20] Kan     We're playing in a place this fancy? [02:22] Yayo     Fancy? This is a regular city baseball field. [02:25] Tao     Is this your first real game, Kandori? [02:29] Ani     What're y'all gettin' so keyed up 'bout? [02:32] Chi     I guess it's been half a year     since their last game. [02:36] Dai     Yeah. [02:38] Dai     We've been counting down the days till     we could put these uniforms on again. [02:46] Dai     They look good on you first-years, too. [02:52] Nis     Wish I could say the same     about the number on my back... [02:55] Yam     I'm the only one who looks     out of place in this thing. [03:03] Ump     Captains. [03:04] Dai     Yes! [03:07] Ump     Rock, paper, scissors.     Winner chooses who bats first. [03:09] Har     Gotcha. [03:10] Dai     I'll win this and choose to bat second! [03:12] Har     Rock, paper... [03:13] Both     ...scissors! [03:16] Dai     Aw, shoot. [03:16] Har     We'd like to bat second. [03:20] Ump     Each team gets ten minutes'     fielding practice. [03:23] Both     Yes, sir! [03:25] Txt     Fuurin     Academy [03:25] Txt     Itsuki [03:33] Ani     We knew their pitcher was good,     but their defense is tight, too. [03:36] Tao     Looks like they won't give us any freebies. [03:40] Dai     Third! [03:50] Yok     Is this a joke? Their team's a bunch of girls! [03:54] Har     Four... Five... I count six of 'em. [03:57] Yok     Hey, Kobashi, you scouted these guys.     Why didn't you tell us? [04:01] Kob     Well... [04:02] Mur     I told him not to. [04:06] Mur     If you'd known, you wouldn't have     taken them or your game prep seriously. [04:10] Mur     That's why I made him tell you     only what you needed to know. [04:18] Dai     This is our first real game, but if you     treat it like a scrimmage, we'll be fine. [04:24] Dai     Just keep you cool and     play your natural game. [04:29] Dai     Hopefully, we'll win and     be back here tomorrow! [04:42] All     Let's have a good game! [04:57] Yok     You serious, Coach? [05:00] Yok     Putting me in as starting     pitcher in this game? [05:04] Yok     Against girls, our second-year backup     would've been more than enough! [05:21] Ann     Top of the first inning. [05:23] Ann     Batting first for Fuurin Academy:     center field, Fujii-san. [05:27] Chi     Nice to meet you. [05:38] Yok     A bow? [05:41] Yok     She's so polite! [05:45] Dai     All right, let's do this! [05:50] All     Keep your eye on the ball! [05:52] Yok     Nice to meet you, too! [06:02] Dai     Nice! Run! [06:10] Ump     Safe! [06:16] Mur     That idiot. I knew this would happen. [06:20] Mur     Yokouchi. Take them seriously.     Stop fooling around. [06:25] Yok     Yeah, yeah. [06:27] Dai     Nice, Chisato! [06:28] Ani     All right! No outs, runner on first! [06:32] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [06:36] Tao     If this were hardball,     that would've busted your knee. [06:39] Yok     What was that? I was being nice. [06:44] Yok     Well, all right. Guess I'll just have to show     you the kinda power a man can generate. [06:50] Ump     Play! [06:50] Dai     Keep us rolling, Tao! [06:53] Yok     I guess I pushed my luck     with that slow pitch. [06:57] Yok     Alrighty, then. [07:00] Yok     Time to make you tremble! [07:05] Ump     Strike! [07:07] Yoko     Did ya see that?! [07:09] Dai     All right! [07:13] Chi     I stole a base. [07:17] Mur     That idiot. [07:18] Mur     How can you be that oblivious? [07:21] Mut     Daigo, did you throw a sign     to steal a base on his first pitch? [07:25] Dai     No, I didn't. [07:28] Dai     But from our recon, I knew     he was no good at the slide step, [07:34] Dai     so I gave Chisato the green light to go     whenever she feels she can make it. [07:43] Yok     Oh, so you're the aggressive type, huh? [07:47] Yok     Well, whatever. Who cares about runners? [07:54] Yok     There's no way a girl can     hit my pitches, anyway! [08:02] Yok     Katahira! [08:03] Kat     Yokouchi! [08:07] Ump     Safe! [08:09] Yok     What? Safe?! [08:11] Kat     Yokouchi, back home! [08:13] Yok     What? [08:21] Dai     Yes! [08:22] Mut     We took the lead! [08:23] Mut     Fuurin Academy [08:23] Mut     Fuurin Academy [08:23] Mut     Itsuki [08:28] Ani     Chisato! Nice running! [08:30] Nis     Nice hit. [08:32] Tao     Wow. Now try sounding less enthusiastic. [08:35] Tan     We blitzed them and scored     a run in the blink of an eye. [08:39] Tan     Our starting batters are amazing! [08:42] Mur     Hara! [08:43] Har     Y-Yes! [08:44] Har     T-Timeout. [08:48] Har     Hey, pull yourself together, Yokouchi. [08:50] Har     Coach is fuming. [08:52] Yok     Can it, will ya? I got this. [08:55] Yok     Their first two batters were     just faster than I expected. [08:59] Yok     But, well, it's not like girls can     play anything but small ball. [09:06] Har     All the same, just don't let your guard down. [09:09] Har     We don't even have one out yet. [09:13] Yok     Okay, okay. [09:23] Mur     The video we took of them showed me     they moved well for a girls' team, [09:29] Mur     but I didn't expect this. [09:31] Mur     They could barely hit what     the pitching machine fired at them, [09:36] Mur     but we only ran recon on them for one day. [09:41] Ann     Batting third, second base, Sawa-san. [09:45] Mur     They shouldn't be able to hit Yokouchi's pitches     all that well, but you never know. [09:48] Ump     Play! [09:49] Dai     Sawa-san, you can hit it! [10:04] Yok     You didn't even tie up     your annoying long hair. [10:08] Yok     You should take baseball... more seriously! [10:12] Ump     Ball! [10:15] Ump     Ball two! [10:24] Yok     Dammit! [10:39] Yay     Oh dear. Looks like I cleared the fence. [10:43] All     Yeah! [10:46] Mut     That was amazing! Yayoi's amazing! [10:49] Mut     We've already scored three runs! [10:51] Ani     Aw, man. It got cleaned up before I got my go. [10:56] Yam     Wait a minute. [10:59] Yam     What's going on here? [11:01] Yam     Don't tell me we could actually win this... [11:06] Yam     That means I'd lose my day off tomorrow, too. [11:11] Yay     Yay. [11:12] Tao     Nice two-run. [11:14] Tao     That's our Yayoi! [11:15] Ani     Ya total buzzkill. [11:20] Yay     Sorry for cleaning up     and ruining your fun, Anita. [11:23] Mut     Fuurin Academy [11:23] Mut     Fuurin Academy [11:23] Mut     Itsuki [11:26] All     Nice! That was great! [11:31] Mura     Timeout! [11:43] Dai     Scouting them and practicing with     the machine are already paying off. [11:48] Dai     But I never believed it'd go     this well from the first inning. [11:56] Dai     We've got baseball girls you can rely on! [12:05] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [12:06] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Kabashima-san. [12:11] Ani     All right! Bring it! [12:19] Ani     I'm gonna go big, too. [12:29] Ump     Strike! [12:30] Dai     Those are hard to hit. [12:33] Mut     He's started aiming his pitches for real. [12:40] (Flashback) Mura     Yokouchi, remember how I stopped you [12:43] (Flashback) Mura     from using breaking balls in     our scrimmage last week? [12:48] (Flashback) Yok     Yes, I remember. [12:50] (Flashback) Mura     I saw two suspicious     figures hanging around. [12:55] (Flashback) Mura     I figured they were scouting us. [12:58] (Flashback) Mura     Why do you think I made you     hide your true abilities? [13:02] (Flashback) Mura     Don't hold back. [13:06] Mura     As long as you don't throw weak pitches,     they won't be able to hit anything. [13:12] Ani     It's goin' outside again. [13:14] Ani     That's... what I was waitin' for! [13:21] Ump     Strike three! [13:22] Ump     You're out! [13:25] Ani     It... [13:26] Ani     It curved?! [13:28] Dai     A-A breaking ball?! [13:31] Ann     Batting fifth, pitcher, Sakura-san. [13:35] Mut     Anita... [13:37] Ani     It curved. [13:38] Ani     That pitcher ain't all fastballs. [13:41] Mut     No way! [13:48] Ump     Strike! [13:49] Nis     What the... How's it bending that much?! [13:54] Ump     Strike two! [13:59] Ump     Strike three! You're out! [14:01] Ann     Batting sixth, third base, Kandori-san. [14:06] Ani     Those were sliders.     Didn't know he could do that. [14:12] Ani     He wasn't throwin' those when we scouted 'em. [14:14] Ani     Guess they musta saw us after all. [14:17] Dai     I'm glad we got three runs right out the gate. [14:20] Dai     With those sliders in the mix,     we won't be hitting much. [14:27] Ump     Strike! You're out! [14:29] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! [14:33] Anit     Whatever! [14:36] Anit     Three runs oughta be enough to win this! [14:38] Anit     Let's do this, Senpai! [14:40] Mut     Right! [15:04] Ani     All right, let's go! [15:15] Ani     Nice ball! [15:21] Ann     Bottom of the first. [15:23] Ann     Batting first for Itsuki Middle School:     catcher, Hara-kun. [15:34] Ump     Play! [15:35] Dai     Okay, let's keep it tight! [15:39] Ani     It's all on me to hold them off with her pitchin'. [15:42] Ani     Time to show off my game callin'! [15:49] Ump     Dead ball! [15:51] Har     Awesome! [15:53] Mut     Huh? [15:55] Yayo     Oh, hm. Good start. [15:57] Tao     Let's reset and go! [16:03] Ani     What the heck? [16:07] Yok     Hey, take your cap off when     you hit someone. Your cap! [16:11] Yok     Don't you have any manners? [16:13] Mut     I-I'm very sorry! [16:15] Nis     Damn, those guys are annoying. [16:18] Ann     Batting second, center field, Takei-kun. [16:22] Ump     Play! [16:24] Ani     She was fine while warmin' up. [16:27] Ani     Is she that nervous? [16:33] Ump     Ball! [16:34] Yok     Yeah, nice! [16:37] Ump     Ball two! [16:39] Ump     Ball three! [16:46] Ani     This is real bad. [16:48] Ani     Control was her only strength.     What's she playin' at? [16:51] Mut     What? [16:52] Mut     Why isn't it going where I want it to go? [16:57] Mut     And why's the plate so freaking far away?! [17:08] Ump     Ball! Four balls! [17:13] Ani     Timeout! [17:14] Ump     Timeout! [17:19] Ani     What's goin' on?     Ya gotta pull yerself together! [17:22] Ani     We did so well, buildin' up a three-run lead! [17:25] Ani     What is it? Ya nervous or somethin'? [17:27] Mut     I-I'm sorry. [17:29] Mut     I don't know what's going on, either. [17:32] Yay     It's fine. Don't sweat it. [17:33] Yay     This is our first real game.     It's natural to be nervous. [17:37] Tao     Stop screeching, Anita. [17:40] Ani     What?! [17:41] Ani     I-I ain't sayin' it 'cause I'm angry! [17:44] Ani     I'm just sayin' we gotta focus! [17:46] Tan     Anyway, Sakura, just let them hit! [17:49] Kan     Y-Yeah. Trust your teammates behind you. [17:52] Dai     May I? [17:54] Mut     Daigo? [18:03] Mut     Wh-What are you doing? [18:05] Dai     Hm... let's see... [18:07] Dai     Around here, I guess? [18:11] Dai     I'm sure you're nervous too, [18:13] Dai     but maybe the issue with your     control is the height of the mound. [18:20] Dai     I checked before the game.     The mound's a bit taller here. [18:24] Ani     What? [18:26] Dai     Pitchers are delicate, right? [18:28] Dai     The bullpen and the mound     at our school are quite low, [18:32] Dai     since they get used every day. [18:35] Ump     Are you done yet? Hurry it up. [18:37] Dai     Ah, I'm sorry! [18:40] Dai     I've flattened it a bit, so it should     be closer to what you're used to. [18:44] Dai     If it's not enough, dig some more. [18:46] Mut     R-Right. [18:47] Dai     You might get a warning     if you overdo it, though. [18:51] Nis     Her nerves are getting to her. [18:52] Nis     Looks like I might be up on the mound soon. [18:59] Chi     Our captain went all the way over     to the mound from left field. [19:03] Ann     Batting third, shortstop, Kobashi-kun. [19:07] Ump     Play! [19:11] Ani     The height of the mound? [19:14] Ani     Are ya serious? [19:29] Ump     Strike! [19:31] Mut     It went in? [19:37] Mut     Seriously? [19:41] Ump     Strike! [19:42] Kat     She's starting... to get strikes now. [19:45] Yok     So what? [19:46] Yok     Even if her control is on the money,     those slow-ass balls are easy to hit. [19:52] Yok     See? [20:00] Ump     Out! [20:01] Ump     Yes, a double play! [20:09] Dai     She's finally on top of her nerves. [20:13] (Flashback) Dai     Close! [20:24] (Flashback) Dai     A bit lower! [20:28] (Flashback) Gor     I know, I know! [20:31] (Flashback) Gor     Wait a sec! [20:34] (Flashback) Dai     Uh, Pop? [20:39] (Flashback) Gor     All right. Check this out. [20:53] (Flashback) Dai     Nice ball! [20:55] (Flashback) Dai     Were you adjusting the mound just now? [20:59] (Flashback) Gor     Yeah, it was a bit higher than I'm used to. [21:04] (Flashback) Gor     I dug down a bit where I put my pivot leg. [21:06] (Flashback) Dai     I see. So even you care about     little things like that, huh? [21:13] (Flashback) Gor     You numbskull.     Pitchers are delicate creatures! [21:17] (Flashback) Gor     Listen, if your pitcher ever has     difficulties finding their groove, [21:21] (Flashback) Gor     try checking things like this, too. [21:25] Dai     Thanks, Pop. Your advice really helped. [21:36] Kob     I'm sorry. I didn't get a good hit. [21:39] Mur     What were you looking at     when you scouted this team? [21:43] Mur     "Fuurin Middle's female pitcher     only has decent control, [21:48] Mur     so it'll be a walk in the park"? [21:51] Mur     You didn't even realize     you didn't get a good hit [21:53] Mur     because she made you hit it like that. [22:07] Ump     Out! [22:08] Yok     Huh? [22:11] Mut     Fuurin Academy [22:11] Mut     Fuurin Academy [22:11] Mut     Itsuki [22:11] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [22:13] Dai     Nice, Mutsuko! [24:00] Dai     We can't hit those sliders. [24:02] Dai     This is bad. [24:03] Dai     We have to come up with a strategy! [24:05] Tan     O-Oh, right. [24:07] Dai     Tanba-san? Is something wrong? [24:09] Tan     When I'm under pressure,     I fall apart in offense and defense. [24:14] Tan     Are we going to lose again because of me? [24:16] Tan     Ball, don't come my way! [24:18] Dai     Tanba-san, please calm down! [24:20] Dai     Next time: "Backup." SIGN    Backup [24:22] Tan     Run to the stage of your dreams! E6 - Backup 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.) [00:02] Dai     Nice! Run! [00:10] Yok     There's no way a girl can     hit my pitches, anyway! [00:18] Yok     Katahira! [00:20] Kat     Yokouchi! [00:24] Ump     Safe! [00:25] Pitch     What? Safe?! [00:28] Kat     Yokouchi, back home! [00:30] Yok     What? [00:36] Tao     Heya. [00:38] Dai     Yes! [00:39] Mut     We took the lead! [00:40] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:40] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:40] Txt     Itsuki [00:45] Yok     Dammit! [00:57] Mut     Fuurin Academy [00:57] Mut     Fuurin Academy [00:57] Mut     Itsuki [01:03] Coa     As long as you don't throw weak pitches,     they won't be able to hit anything. [01:09] Ani     It's goin' outside again. [01:11] Ani     That's... what I was waitin' for! [01:18] Ump     Strike three! [01:19] Ump     You're out! [01:21] Ani     It... [01:23] Ani     It curved?! [01:25] Dai     A-A breaking ball?! [01:32] Ump     Strike! [01:36] Ump     Strike three! You're out! [01:39] Dai     I'm glad we got three runs right out the gate. [01:42] Dai     With those sliders in the mix,     we won't be hitting much. [01:49] Ump     Strike! You're out! [01:51] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! [02:01] Ump     Dead ball! [02:04] Mut     Huh? [02:09] Ump     Ball two! [02:11] Ump     Ball three! [02:18] Ump     Ball! Four balls! [02:28] Mut     Wh-What are you doing? [02:30] Dai     Around here, I guess? [02:37] Dai     I'm sure you're nervous too, [02:39] Dai     but maybe the issue with your     control is the height of the mound. [02:45] Dai     I checked before the game.     The mound's a bit taller here. [02:50] Ani     What? [02:51] Ump     Play! [02:56] Ani     The height of the mound? [02:59] Ani     Are ya serious? [03:13] Ump     Strike! [03:16] Mut     It went in? [03:21] Mut     Seriously? [03:24] Ump     Strike! [03:25] Kat     She's starting... to get strikes now. [03:30] ---     All right! [03:38] Ump     Out! [03:39] Mut     Yes, a double play! SIGN    Backup [05:14] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [05:17] Mut     Fuurin Academy [05:17] Mut     Fuurin Academy [05:17] Mut     Itsuki [05:17] Chi     We did it! We made it through. [05:20] Dai     Nice job, Mutsuko. [05:22] Mut     Yeah! [05:23] Nish     What was that about? [05:24] Nish     After that timeout,     your control suddenly improved. [05:29] Mut     It's all thanks to Daigo. [05:31] Mut     He suggested adjusting     the height of the mound. [05:34] Mut     That made my pivot leg more stable,     making it easier to pitch. [05:37] Nis     That's all?! [05:38] Dai     You say that like it's minor, but the     pitching motion starts with the pivot leg. [05:43] Dai     If something feels off when you pivot,      it affects everything. [05:46] Dai     That's why I give you exercises that'll     bulk up your core, since your control is weak. [05:52] Dai     If you don't even know that much,     you've still got a long way to go as a pitcher. [05:56] Nis     What'd you say?! [05:57] Chi     Hey, come on now.     You're leading off the inning, Nishina-kun. [06:00] Nis     Oh, uh, right. [06:02] Nis     Thank you. [06:04] Dai     Okay, so Kandori and Anita, you two     are the base coaches this inning. [06:08] Dai     Okay! [06:11] Ura     Hey, man, I thought we came here to     check out Itsuki's ace. What's the deal? [06:16] Andy     I never imagined Yokouchi would     give up three runs in the first inning. [06:20] Ura     When Sakura started, it didn't look good     for her, but she pulled herself together. [06:21] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:21] Txt     Urabe Hayato [06:21] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:21] Txt     Suzuki Andy [06:24] Ura     Fuurin might be girl-heavy,     but their defense is solid. [06:27] Andy     Yeah. I wonder which way this game will turn. [06:31] Ann     Batting seventh, right field, Nishina-kun. [06:33] Nis     All right, let's go. [06:36] Ump     Play! [06:38] Guy     Finally. A guy at the plate. [06:41] Guy     A guy who's been pushed down     the order by girls, though. [06:45] Guy     He must be a total loser! [06:50] Ump     Strike! [06:52] Ani     How the heck did ya know, Shigeno-senpai? [06:55] Ani     How could ya have known     that was the problem? [06:58] Ani     Yer advice got Sakura-senpai     back on her feet again. [07:02] Ani     Ya made me look like     some know-nothin' catcher! [07:11] Ump     Strike. You're out! [07:14] Ann     Batting eighth, first base, Tanba-kun. [07:19] Ump     Strike! [07:22] Shi     There are no openings to exploit, huh? [07:25] Shi     Our players have never     even seen a slider like that, [07:29] Shi     and his fastballs are so on the money,     the strikeouts will come thick and fast. [07:37] Ump     Strike! [07:39] Dai     But... we can't just roll over and give up. [07:43] Dai     Going forward, we'll face tons of pitchers     with breaking balls in their arsenal. [07:49] Ump     Strike! You're out! [07:51] Ann     Batting ninth, left field, Shigeno-kun. [07:55] Tan     No way I'm hitting those. [07:56] Shi     Tanba-san. [07:57] Shi     Let's pick at least one of     those pitches to swing at. [08:01] Shi     You never know. You might get lucky. [08:05] Tan     Oh, y-you're right. [08:07] Tan     Sorry. [08:08] Yay     Since scoring those runs early on,     we've had five consecutive strikeouts. [08:12] Tao     Huh? Seriously? [08:14] Mut     It's worse than that.     Nobody's even brushed the ball. [08:19] Yok     Looks like I don't have to worry     about giving up any more runs. [08:22] Yok     I'll finish this up real quick so we can     turn the tide and come out on top. [08:34] Ump     Strike! [08:51] Yok     You can't touch me. [08:56] Ump     Strike two! [08:59] Mura     I'd say, out of all of their batters,     this 9th hitter has the sharpest swing. [09:09] Ump     Ball! [09:11] Tao     Nice, nice! Good eye! [09:15] Ump     Ball! [09:16] Ump     Two balls, two strikes! [09:18] Dai     That was close. [09:20] Har     This guy doesn't swing at borderline pitches. [09:23] Har     In that case, let's end this with     a slider into the strike zone. [09:26] Yok     Gotcha. [09:41] Ump     Foul ball! [09:44] Mut     He made contact! [09:49] Guy     Seriously? [09:53] Guy     Don't look so smug! [09:57] Ump     Foul! [09:59] Tao     He hit it again! [10:09] Ump     Strike! [10:10] Ump     You're out! [10:13] Mut     So close! [10:14] Ump     Three outs! [10:16] Ump     Change sides! [10:20] Mut     You were so close! [10:21] Mut     You really got a read on that slider. [10:24] Dai     That last one was dead straight. [10:26] Dai     I couldn't react and foul it off. [10:29] Tan     I couldn't swing earlier     because of my nerves. [10:32] Tan     Next time, I'll go all-out too, Captain. [10:35] Dai     Yes, please do! [10:37] Mut     Fuurin Academy [10:37] Mut     Fuurin Academy [10:37] Mut     Itsuki [10:51] Ump     Out! [10:53] Tai     Nice pitching! [10:54] Nan     Two outs! Two outs! [10:56] Ann     Batting seventh, first base, Katahira-kun. [10:59] Kat     Let's go! [11:01] Ani     This team don't know how to bat. [11:04] Ani     They're swingin' at all     her sliders and sinkers. [11:12] Kan     Here it comes! [11:22] Ump     Out! [11:25] Guys     Seriously? [11:26] Guys     The hell?! That arm is nuts! [11:27] Guys     That was scary fast! [11:31] Coach     I told my guys to go after the breaking balls,     but her pitches are clean and targeted. [11:37] Coach     Getting hits against     this team won't be easy. [11:40] Coach     Which means we need at least     one run on the board before Fuurin [11:44] Coach     gets used to Yokouchi's pitches. [11:45] Mut     Fuurin Academy [11:45] Mut     Fuurin Academy [11:45] Mut     Itsuki [11:52] Ani     They oughta've figured out by now     that she's got two kindsa pitches. [11:58] Ani     They'll pick 'n' choose what to swing at     when they go thru' the order again. [12:02] Guy     Hello. [12:05] Guy     Bring it! [12:06] Mut     In the first, I gifted them a walk,     but since then, it's been a no-hit game. [12:12] Mut     I was worried my pitching     wouldn't be good enough... [12:18] Ump     Strike! [12:20] Mut     ...but maybe it is after all! [12:26] Mut     Catcher! [12:28] Ani     I got it! [12:30] Ump     Out! [12:32] Guy     I'm sorry. [12:33] Guy     I thought I aimed for the bottom     of the ball with that swing. [12:36] Mur     What did you expect? [12:38] Mur     If you hit the bottom     of a fastball, it pops up. [12:41] Mur     They've started throwing fastballs     the second time down the order. [12:47] Mur     Fuurin's battery is pretty slick. [12:49] Ani     Nice pitchin'! [12:51] Ura     Looks like Sakura's found her groove. [12:53] Andy     Yeah. But who knows if she can     keep this up the whole game. [13:00] Dai     Keep it up, Mutsuko. [13:04] Mut     First! [13:05] Mut     Got it! [13:13] Ump     Safe! [13:14] Guy     Yeah! [13:17] Mut     Don't worry about it! [13:18] Tan     I-I'm sorry. [13:20] Ann     Batting fourth, pitcher, Yokouchi-kun. [13:21] Yok     Yes! [13:22] Yok     Okay, bring it! [13:24] Yok     Damn... [13:26] Yok     I can't let myself be beaten by a girl,     even if she is kinda cute! [13:38] Tao     Second! [13:48] Dai     Tanba-san... [14:02] Tsu     Tanba-san! [14:04] Tsu     Hello? Tanba-san! [14:05] Tsu     Tanba-senpai! [14:08] Tsu     Are you all right? [14:10] Tan     I-I'm sorry. [14:11] Tan     That double play would've ended the inning. [14:13] Ani     What're ya playin' at? [14:15] Ani     No more back-to-back errors, y'hear? [14:18] Dai     This is bad. [14:20] Dai     Tanba-san's worries are coming to pass... [14:24] Ann     Batting fifth, third base, Kagaya-kun. [14:24] Ani     Let's keep it tight! [14:27] Guys     Get 'em! [14:29] Guys     Hit it! [14:33] Kag     Okay, let's go! [14:35] Coach     Looks like their first baseman     is the weak link in their defence. [14:39] Coach     I want runners on second and third at least. [14:48] Yok     Aw, rats. [14:49] Yok     Did I get too much on it? [14:52] Ani     Third! [14:57] Tan     It was the final game     last year's team played in. [15:00] Tan     A make-or-break game     to qualify for Regionals. [15:04] (Flashback) Guy     Third! [15:06] Tan     All right! [15:07] Tan     We win! [15:09] Tan     We're finally realizing our dreams     of making it to Regionals! [15:28] (Flashback) Dai     Throwing yips? [15:30] (Flashback) Tan     You saw it from the stands too, right? [15:33] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah... [15:35] (Flashback) Tan     Ever since then, at crunch moments,     my throwing deserts me. [15:40] (Flashback) Tan     I'll be fine in practice, but in a game,     my body seizes up and I can't throw straight. [15:47] (Flashback) Tan     That's why I'm asking you     to please take me off first. [15:51] (Flashback) Tan     I won't lose it for the team     if I'm in the outfield. [15:54] (Flashback) Tan     Please, Shigeno! [15:56] (Flashback) Dai     Not happening. [15:58] (Flashback) Dai     We'll overcome your yips one throw at a time. [16:01] (Flashback) Dai     You can't just try and live with it. [16:13] Kan     Ow, ow, ow. [16:20] (Flashback) Dai     It's all right. [16:23] (Flashback) Dai     Throwing errors aren't a big deal. [16:28] (Flashback) Dai     We'll back you up as much as we can. [16:33] Guys     For real? [16:34] Guys     That left fielder got there fast! [16:47] Ump     Out! [16:51] Tao     Yes, yes, yes! [16:52] Mut     Nice one, Daigo! [16:54] Tan     Shigeno... [16:57] Dai     Okay, okay! [16:58] Dai     That's two outs now! Two outs! [17:03] Andy     That throw just now... [17:05] Hon     Shigeno's arm has improved a lot. [17:09] Ann     Batting sixth, right field, Fujioka-kun. [17:14] Yok     Fujioka! [17:15] Yok     We've still got a chance! [17:24] Mut     Tanba-san! [17:29] Ump     Out! [17:30] Ump     Three outs! [17:31] Ump     Change sides! [17:33] Dai     Tanba-san! [17:35] Dai     Nice play! [17:36] Tan     Yeah! [17:40] And     Shigeno's play brought that first     baseman back from the brink. [17:43] Ura     Yeah. [17:48] (Flashback) Coa     Foul, foul! [17:53] Ura     Stop it. [17:56] (Flashback) Coa     Foul. [17:58] Ura     Just stop, already! [17:59] Ura     Why are you still fighting so hard?! [18:02] Ura     We already know they've won! [18:04] Ura     Just let the game end already! [18:06] (Flashback) Coa     Ball! [18:07] (Flashback) Coa     Ball four! [18:10] Hon     That side of him hasn't changed one bit. [18:13] Andi     Huh? [18:14] Hon     You really don't want     a guy like him as your rival. [18:19] Andi     Yeah. [18:23] Tan     Here's our chance! [18:25] Chi     Go, Shigeno-senpai! [18:32] Tao     It's gone! [18:33] Tao     Keep going, keep going! [18:41] Ump     Safe! Safe! [18:43] Girls     All right! [18:45] Girls     Not bad, Captain! [18:59] You     Th-This can't be happening! [19:02] You     We can't lose to a team full of girls! [19:19] Ump     Out! [19:20] Ump     That's game! [19:29] Girls     Awesome! [19:34] Teach     I mean, really? [19:35] Teach     Why the hell are they winning? [19:37] Mut     Itsuki [19:37] Mut     Fuurin Academy [19:37] Mut     Fuurin Academy [19:37] Ura     They beat Itsuki, who're always in the semis,     in a called game after six? [19:42] Andi     Sakura did pretty well. [19:44] Andi     I don't know if she'll be pitching next game, [19:47] Andi     but if we're their opponents,     they won't get such an easy ride. [19:50] Ura     You said it. [19:51] Coa     Urabe! Andy! [19:53] Coa     We're going. [19:54] Ura     Yes, sir. [19:56] Ura     Who woulda guessed we'd be going up     against Shigeno and his team here? [19:59] Andi     Before that, we have to make it through     our game. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. [20:04] Ura     Yeah, yeah, I know. [20:05] Mut     Fuurin Academy [20:05] Mut     Fuurin Academy [20:05] Mut     Itsuki [20:11] Dai     Our next opponent will be either     Seiwa Middle or Koutou Middle. [20:11] Dai     Yanagawa [20:11] Dai     Yanagawa [20:11] Dai     Itsuki [20:11] Dai     Itsuki [20:11] Dai     Fuurin [20:11] Dai     Fuurin [20:11] Dai     Koutou [20:11] Dai     Koutou [20:11] Dai     Seiwa [20:11] Dai     Seiwa [20:15] Dai     Urabe and Andy play for Seiwa. [20:19] Dai     No surprise that, even as second-years,     they're pivotal to their team. [20:19] Dai     Moriguchi [20:19] Dai     Miyada [20:19] Dai     Urabe [20:19] Dai     Suzuki [20:19] Dai     Takahata [20:19] Dai     Hirai [20:19] Dai     Seiwa [20:23] Ani     Ah, I figured ya'd be up here. [20:27] Dai     Huh? What are you two still doing here?     I said you could go home. [20:30] Ani     And why the heck didya do that? [20:32] Ani     If ya were plannin' on scoutin' out     the other teams, you shoulda told us. [20:36] Ani     That's jus' selfish, Captain! [20:38] Mut     That's right! Really selfish, Captain. [20:41] Dai     Oh, uh, I just figured you two would be tired. [20:44] Txt     Koutou [20:44] Txt     Seiwa [20:45] Ump     Play! [20:46] All     Let's go! [20:49] Dai     Urabe's their ace, but he's on third. [20:53] Dai     Their number 11 is their starting pitcher today, [20:55] Dai     so there's a high chance Urabe     will pitch against us tomorrow. [20:59] Mut     Doesn't that mean we won't     get to see him pitch today? [21:03] Mut     He's gotten really tall, though. [21:05] Ani     What's this? You know this fella? [21:07] Mut     Yeah. We used to be teammates     back in grade school. [21:12] Ani     Oh, that reminds me, Shigeno-senpai. [21:13] Ani     Who's gonna start for us tomorrow? [21:16] Dai     I know it means pitching back-to-back     games, but Mutsuko's on the mound. [21:19] Dai     We only needed seventy pitches today. [21:21] Dai     You'll be okay, right? [21:22] Mut     Yup! I've got more in the tank. [21:25] Mut     And if we win, [21:26] Mut     I'll pitch in the semi-final and the final     the next day, and any game after that! [21:31] Ani     Ya ain't allowed to pitch     twice on the same day. [21:36] Dai     Well, we'll worry about day three     if we make it through tomorrow. [21:53] Ump     Strike! You're out! [21:56] Txt     Koutou [21:56] Txt     Seiwa [21:56] Ump     And that's game. [21:59] Dai     Ten to two. [22:00] Dai     They called it in the fifth. [22:02] Ani     Waste o' time. [22:03] Ani     It ain't like Seiwa was strong. [22:05] Ani     The other team was jus' weak, makin' error     after error, so we ain't learned a thing. [22:09] Dai     No, their opponents were weak, for sure,     but there's more to it than that. [22:14] Dai     Hits [22:14] Dai     Steals [22:14] Dai     Sacrifices [22:14] Dai     Walks [22:15] Dai     In just four innings, [22:17] Dai     they stole eleven times and sacrificed     seven times. That's not normal. [22:21] Mut     What do you mean? [22:24] Dai     Seiwa plays hit-and-run, small ball baseball! [24:00] Dai     If we want to beat Seiwa,     we have to stop them in their tracks. [24:03] Mut     I'm not all that good at pickoffs, though... [24:08] Mut     That's why we're doing special training. [24:09] Mut     We only have one day, but let's give it a go. [24:12] Mut     Give it a go, huh? [24:15] Mut     This brings back memories of when     I first started practicing pitching. SIGN    Mutsuko's Special Training [24:20] Dai     Next time: "Mutsuko's Special Training." [24:22] Mut     Run to the stage of your dreams! E7 - Mutsuko's Special Training 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] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [00:00] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [00:00] Txt     Baseball Team [00:01] Tao     Seriously, what the hell? [00:03] Tao     I was chilling out at home after the game.     Why are we all back here again? [00:07] Kan     Seems our second round opponents     tomorrow, Seiwa Middle, are crazy good. [00:12] Kan     They beat Koutou Middle 10-2     in a game called after the fifth. [00:16] Tao     Wow. [00:17] Tao     I thought Koutou and Seiwa     were supposed to be evenly matched. [00:21] Yay     I heard they found a coach who     knows his stuff a few years back. [00:25] Yay     They scored ten runs, but their playstyle     revolves entirely around small ball. [00:31] Tao     Small ball? [02:03] Dai     Seiwa Middle are     stronger than I anticipated. SIGN    Mutsuko's Special Training [02:07] Dai     I called you all here so we can come up     with ways to deal with their offense. [02:10] Dai     In particular, their base stealing. [02:13] Nis     Base stealing? [02:16] Dai     The main focus of their batters     will be getting runners on base. [02:21] Dai     And once on base, they'll attempt     to steal at every opportunity. [02:25] Dai     Bunts will be a factor, too. [02:26] Dai     As soon as they see any kind of opening,     they'll try to advance the runners. [02:29] Dai     Aside from their cleanup,     they're all fast runners. [02:32] Tao     You sure the other team's catcher     wasn't just bad? [02:35] Yay     That's totally a thing. If the catcher sucks,     you can steal bases for fun. [02:40] Chi     I don't think Anita will     give them such an easy ride. [02:44] Ani     Darn tootin'! [02:46] Ani     I tol' him straight up my arm'd stop 'em     runnin' as freely as they did in that game. [02:50] Ani     But Cap's still insistin'     we practice stoppin' 'em. [02:53] Dai     The catcher's arm isn't the only thing     that prevents base stealing. [02:57] Dai     The pitcher needs to do     slide steps and pickoffs. [03:00] Dai     The catcher can't do it alone. [03:03] Mut     Pickoffs aren't something     I'm comfortable with yet. [03:07] Mut     I have my hands full just     pitching at the batter. [03:10] Tan     Okay, then. [03:11] Tan     If that's how it is, it's best we practice. [03:14] Tan     After all, pickoffs are an     important part of my basework. [03:16] Kan     Oh, yeah. [03:18] Yay     Well, we're all already here, so might as well. [03:21] Tao     Yeah. [03:22] Dai     We don't have a lot of time,     so I don't know how far we'll get, [03:25] Dai     but let's give it a go. [03:27] Mut     Give it a go, huh? [03:31] Dai     All right. Let's start     with first base pickoffs. [03:35] Dai     Chisato, pretend you're on the     opposing team and try stealing a base. [03:39] Chi     Roger. [03:41] Dai     Mutsuko and Anita, do everything     you can to stop Chisato from stealing. [03:46] Chi     We're starting with runners? [03:48] Dai     Yeah, we won't have time otherwise. [03:51] Dai     All right. Play! [03:55] Dai     Balk! [03:56] Mut     Huh? [03:57] Dai     No good. You can't stop halfway on     a pickoff attempt if your foot's on the rubber. [04:03] Mut     My foot's not on it. I moved it off. [04:05] Dai     If you don't release, [04:06] Dai     you have to step way back from     the rubber or a balk gets called. [04:10] Dai     You didn't do that just then, so you     should've committed to throwing it to first. [04:15] Dai     All right, let's go again. [04:17] Mut     R-Right... [04:20] Mut     This is hard. [04:21] Mut     It's super hard concentrating on the runner     and slide stepping and all that junk... [04:29] Dai     Balk! [04:30] Mut     Again?! [04:31] Dai     Not "again." A balk's a balk whenever it's called. [04:35] Dai     When you step out with your left foot, [04:37] Dai     you have to point it at     first base, but you didn't. [04:42] Dai     You rushed your throw     and only twisted from the waist. [04:45] Dai     And what's more, your swivel was too slow. [04:48] Dai     Chisato strolled back to first. [04:51] Dai     If you throw like that, you'll embolden     the runners, and they'll take bigger leads. [04:55] Dai     You need to speed it up. [04:57] Dai     All right. Again. [04:58] Mut     What a nag. [05:00] Mut     I'm trying my best here... [05:05] Dai     Balk! [05:05] Mut     Huh? [05:07] Chi     Heya. [05:09] Dai     Your glove didn't come to a stop. [05:11] Dai     In the set position, a balk's called if your     glove doesn't come to a complete stop. [05:17] Dai     All right. Again! [05:19] Mut     And there we have it. [05:20] Mut     When Daigo says, "let's give it a go,"     it's never a casual training session. SIGN    Six Months Ago [05:28] Dai     Since the baseball team is just us six now, [05:31] Dai     I'd like to preliminarily decide positions     so we can run defense drills and so on. [05:37] Dai     First, Tanba-san. You were a starter on     third last year, so I'd like you to stay there. [05:42] Tan     S-Sure. [05:43] Yay     I'll take second. [05:45] Yay     Shortstop for me, then. [05:46] Mut     Ooh! Outfield for me please! [05:48] Kan     Anywhere's fine as long as I get game-time. [05:52] Tao     First base is free. [05:54] Kan     Th-Then, first it is! [05:59] Mut     Pitcher? [06:01] Dai     Yeah. We don't have a pitcher right now, you see. [06:05] Mut     Well, yeah, but I'm sure one of     the new sign-ups in spring will want to pitch. [06:11] Dai     Spring's way too late. [06:13] Dai     We won't know if we can     throw them straight into a game, [06:15] Dai     so we need to train up at least     one pitcher from our current roster. [06:22] Dai     Based on skill, I think either Tao     or Sawa-san will be our best bet. [06:28] Dai     They're both talented, so I think     they'd pick it up quite quickly. [06:32] Tao     Excuse me? No way am I gonna pitch! [06:35] Dai     Huh? [06:36] Tao     Since Little League,     I've only ever played shortstop! [06:40] Tao     I have zero interest in     playing any other position. [06:43] Dai     Right... Sawa-san, what about— [06:45] Tao     Nope and nope! [06:46] Tao     You can't split up the Yayoi-Tao     middle-infielder dream team. [06:50] Yay     Sorry, Shigeno. [06:52] Yay     I also have zero interest in pitching. [06:57] Mut     Shigeno-kun! [06:59] Mut     Did Tao and Yayoi agree to pitch? [07:02] Dai     Nope. Both said no. [07:04] Mut     So what are we going to do? [07:06] Dai     Well, I can't force anyone into doing it. [07:09] Dai     Oh well. Guess it's back     to the drawing board. [07:12] Dai     Second! [07:18] Dai     Okay! [07:19] Dai     First! [07:20] Kan     Bring it on! [07:27] Tao     Whoa! Kandori, that's some arm you've got! [07:31] Kan     You think so? [07:32] Yay     First isn't the place for an arm like that. [07:34] Tan     Oh, how about third, then? [07:38] Kan     Third, huh? That sounds kinda cool... [07:43] Dai     Forget bases for now.     Can you throw a fastball at me? [07:47] Kan     M-Me? Pitch? Really? [07:50] Mut     Kan-chan as a pitcher, huh?     I never even considered her. [07:53] Tao     With your arm, pitching might     suit you down to the ground. [07:56] Kan     Uh, r-right. [07:59] Kan     Here I go! [08:01] Dai     Okay! [08:08] Dai     Not bad. [08:10] Dai     Good. Keep 'em coming! [08:14] Kan     Uh, okay. [08:30] All     Dead already? [08:33] Dai     Maybe I was being a bit unreasonable... [08:41] Kan     Too much, too much. [08:46] Dai     Good work today. [08:47] Mut     Yeah, you too. Good work. [08:51] Dai     Hey, Sakura. [08:54] Dai     How do you feel about     pitching from tomorrow? [08:57] Dai     You have amazing control...     when we play catch. [09:03] Mut     Yikes, you're asking me now? [09:05] Mut     What is this? Eenie, meenie, miney, moe? [09:09] Dai     I didn't realize it until now, but I think     you'd take to pitching quite easily. [09:18] Mut     N-No way! Not happening! [09:20] Mut     My throws are slow, and all eyes are     on you when you're on the mound! [09:23] Mut     Just get Tao or Yayoi to do it!     Or maybe get Kan-chan to train up a bit... [09:27] Mut     Whatever you do,     there's absolutely no way I can do it! [09:39] (Flashback) Dai     Just give it a go. [09:40] (Flashback) Dai     I'll help you out. [09:43] (Flashback) Dai     If you want, you can throw as many pitches     as you like at me every single day. [09:52] Mut     Me... pitching... [09:57] Dai     Since it's your first time,     let's give it a go and see how we do. [10:02] Mut     Give it a go, huh? [10:05] Mut     All right. [10:12] Dai     She has good form. [10:21] Dai     Okay, nice ball! [10:25] Mut     Uh, right! [10:27] Tao     What's going on here?     First Kandori, then Mutsuko. [10:31] Tao     Shigeno's kind of all over the place. [10:33] Yay     This might not be a bad idea, though. [10:35] Kan     I like third better, I think. [10:44] Dai     Sakura. [10:45] Dai     Try to consciously transfer more of your     weight to your front leg as you throw. [10:50] Mut     Okay, I'll try! [10:59] Mut     Wait, wasn't this meant to be casual? [11:05] Mut     I need... a breather. [11:07] Dai     We can call it a day there. [11:10] Dai     Your core's pretty weak. [11:13] Dai     Daily runs every morning and     after practice should fix that. [11:18] Mut     What?! [11:45] Dai     This is your first time     pitching to a batter, [11:48] Dai     but just aim for my mitt like always. [11:50] Mut     Right! [11:56] Tao     Whoa! That was real nice! [12:02] Tao     High to the inside this time!     You've got good control, Mutsuko! [12:09] Dai     Don't just admire them. [12:10] Dai     This is batting practice too, you know.     You're meant to try and hit them. [12:14] Tao     Oh, I have permission to hit them? [12:39] Dai     Okay, nice pitching. [12:41] Mut     What was "nice" about that?!     They hit every single one! [12:44] Mut     It's pretty obvious I'm not     cut out to be a pitcher. [12:48] Dai     Yeah, but you were only throwing fastballs. [12:50] Dai     That's why we're going to add     more weapons to your arsenal. [12:52] Mut     What? [12:54] Dai     Can you come over to my house tomorrow?     It's Saturday and all. [12:58] Txt     Shigeno [12:58] Txt     Shigeno [13:04] Dai     What's with that outfit? [13:06] Mut     Huh? Well, uh, I mean,     you told me not to wear a skirt. [13:10] Dai     Well, whatever. Get on over here. [13:14] Mut     Wait, didn't you have a pool here before? [13:18] Dai     Yeah, but we got rid of it     so we'd have more room to practice. [13:22] Mut     Wow. [13:23] Mut     I swear, rich people... [13:25] Izu     Good to see you! [13:27] Mut     H-Hello! [13:29] Izu     We haven't properly met yet, have we? [13:31] Izu     I'm Izumi, Daigo's big sis and     former Fuurin Middle baseball player. [13:35] Izu     Thank you for looking out for my brother. [13:38] Mut     O-Oh, no problem. [13:39] Mut     My name is Sakura Mutsuko. [13:41] Mut     I've heard so much about you     from Tanba-san and the others. [13:45] Mut     I'm a big fan! [13:48] Izu     Stop, you're embarrassing me. [13:49] Izu     I guess, unlike my bro,     I didn't drag the team down. [13:54] Dai     I wanted you to learn     how to throw breaking balls. [13:58] Dai     I figured seeing them up     close was the easiest way. [14:00] Dai     Breaking balls? [14:04] Dai     Pay attention to how the ball moves. [14:05] Mut     Okay. [14:08] Izu     Here it comes. [14:15] Mut     A-Amazing! It curved! [14:17] Dai     That was a slider. [14:19] Dai     This is the weapon that will     make your fastballs shine. [14:22] Mut     Yeah, I wanna learn how     to do that. Please teach me! [14:25] Mut     Put your middle finger on the stitching. [14:27] Mut     Yeah, like that. [14:29] Mut     Don't twist. Slice it like... this. [14:32] Mut     Don't twist, slice. [14:34] Dai     Okay! Now you give it a try. [14:41] Dai     Great! That curved. [14:44] Mut     Really? Awesome! [14:45] Izu     Hey, good pitch. [14:47] Izu     For a first go, that was     excellent, Mutsuko-chan. [14:50] Mut     Thank you so much! [14:57] Izu     Nice, Mutsuko-chan! [15:00] Izu     Good, Mutsuko-chan! [15:05] Izu     That's it, Mutsuko! [15:08] Izu     Good, Mutsuko! [15:15] Mut     I-I'm sorry, Shigeno-kun! Are you okay?! [15:17] Dai     That was awesome, Mutsuko! [15:19] Dai     That slider just now was perfect! [15:22] Dai     You've come on leaps and bounds.     Let's keep this up! [15:25] Dai     I'll catch all your pitches. [15:29] Mut     Okay! [15:31] Kao     Okay, time to take a break     and have some tea. [15:34] Izu     Good luck with that. Those two can't     hear you. They're totally in the zone. [15:38] Kao     Oh, my. [15:40] Dai     You're only using your hand     and trying to force it to curve. [15:43] Dai     Try using your arm more. [15:45] Kao     Aw, don't they look so cute together? [15:48] Izu     Yeah. You picked up on those vibes too? [15:51] Izu     And you know something? [15:52] Izu     I get the feeling, if anything,     Mutsuko-chan's the one who's interested. [15:56] Kao     Oh, really? And what about Daigo? [15:58] Izu     He's useless. He's totally oblivious. [16:01] Kao     Oh, boy. [16:03] Kao     Like father, like son. [16:15] Dai     Nice ball! [16:16] Izu     I didn't think you'd pick it up this quickly. [16:19] Izu     You're a natural at pitching, Mutsuko-chan! [16:22] Mut     You think so?! [16:24] Izu     Yep. You might become their trusty ace yet. [16:27] Mut     Yay! [16:29] Dai     Well, it's not game-ready just yet. [16:32] Izu     That depends entirely on you. [16:35] Dai     Ow. [16:40] Dai     All right. Should we get back to it? [16:43] Izu     This is another kind of grip. [16:46] Mut     That one looks difficult. [16:48] Izu     With how you pitch, I think     you'll actually find it pretty easy. [16:51] Dai     Sis, what are you showing her? [16:54] Izu     The sinker. I mean, I think it's time     she learned another breaking ball. [16:59] Dai     Hold on. It's too soon.     She only just learned the slider. [17:03] Izu     Why? It's better to have more     weapons at your disposal. [17:07] Dai     That's true, but breaking balls already     put a strain on the shoulder and elbow. [17:12] Izu     That's why I'm showing her the pitches     that put the least strain on those areas. [17:16] Dai     Instead of learning them all at once,     it's better to get them down pat, one by one. [17:21] Izu     You don't have time for that. [17:24] Izu     You want to use them in the spring, right? [17:24] Mut     Um, Shigeno-kun? [17:26] Dai     I've made my own calculations! [17:29] Izu     Okay, then let's hear them! [17:31] Dai     It's none of your business! [17:32] Mut     Shigeno-kun, I... [17:33] Izu     Ah, but you're not a pitcher!     Mutsuko-chan's the one pitching! [17:38] Dai     There are things the catcher     can see more clearly! [17:40] Mut     Please stop, Shigeno-kun. [17:41] Izu     I'm telling you it's not     your place to decide! [17:44] Dai     I'm the captain of the Fuurin baseball team! [17:45] Mut     Shigeno-kun. [17:47] Mut     Shigeno! [17:49] Izu     Yeah? [17:49] Dai     What is it? [17:50] Mut     Um, uh... [17:52] Izu     See? She's all flustered because of you! [17:54] Dai     Huh?! It's because you're going overboard! [17:57] Dai     Teaching her stuff we didn't even ask for! [17:57] Mut     They're both called Shigeno... [17:59] Izu     Who do you think you are?! You're just Daigo! [18:02] Dai     What the hell does that mean? [18:03] Dai     Anyway, you're butting in     where you don't belong! [18:03] Mut     Da... Da... Da... [18:06] Mut     Shut the hell up, Daigo! [18:07] Dai     No, you shut up! [18:09] Mut     Daigo! [18:13] Izu     Oh, wow. She called him by his first name? [18:17] Mut     U-Um, I... want to be useful     sooner rather than later, [18:22] Mut     so I'd like to learn the sinker. [18:24] Mut     Okay, Daigo? [18:28] Mut     I used his first name for the first time. [18:31] Dai     Oh, really? Well, if you're     all right with it, let's get to it! [18:40] Izu     Yup, thought so. [18:42] Izu     It's classic Daigo, failing to notice how     much this girl's heart is pounding. [18:51] Dai     Nice ball! [18:52] Dai     You're getting into your groove, Mutsuko! [18:54] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [18:54] Sign     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [19:00] Dai     All right! [19:06] Tao     Mutsuko's pitching is evolving fast. [19:10] Yay     If you add breaking balls to her precision,     nobody's getting a clean hit. [19:14] Kan     Is that "Coach" Shigeno's doing? [19:17] Mut     Hey, Daigo. [19:19] Mut     How were my sliders today? [19:21] Mut     I tried holding on     to the ball a bit longer. [19:25] Dai     Yeah, I think that'll     increase their precision. [19:29] Muts     You think so too? [19:39] Tao     Good work, Daigo. [19:40] Yay     See you, Daigo. [19:42] Kan     We're off, Daigo. [19:44] Dai     What's that about? [19:46] Tan     All the girls are calling Shigeno      by his first name now. [19:49] Tan     Do they think he's a mascot? [19:54] Mut     It made me happy that I was able     to get Tao and Yayoi out today. [19:58] Dai     Once your accuracy with breaking balls     improves, you'll get even more outs. [20:03] Mut     But if someone amazing     joins the team in the spring, [20:07] Mut     I won't be pitching anymore. [20:10] Dai     You're honestly worried about that? [20:14] Dai     In no time at all, your pitching     has improved by a crazy amount. [20:18] Dai     I believe in your abilities, Mutsuko.     And anyway, I consider you Fuurin's ace now. [20:25] Mut     He keeps calling me Mutsuko... [20:28] Mut     Okay! [20:32] Dai     See you tomorrow. [20:33] Mut     See you, Daigo. [20:39] Dai     Mutsuko, when did you start     calling me by my first name? [20:43] Dai     The other girls do it now, too... [20:46] Dai     Well, not that it matters. [20:48] Dai     See ya! [20:50] Mut     You only just realized now?! [20:59] Chi     Heya. [21:01] Dai     All right. Again! [21:03] Mut     Again?! [21:04] Ani     Senpai, she ain't gettin'     it perfect by tomorrow. [21:08] Ani     All this'll do is make us     self-destruct 'cause we're focusin' [21:11] Ani     on the runner an' forgettin' 'bout the batter! [21:13] Nis     Yeah. As a pitcher, I agree with what she said. [21:17] Nis     It's impossible to learn quick pickoffs      and slide steps in one day. [21:23] Nis     Someone who's never pitched     before wouldn't understand. [21:26] Dai     I never said this was going to be easy. [21:30] Dai     But as we're up against a running team,     I want to take the fight to them! [21:36] Dai     If we can't shackle Seiwa's runners,     we will lose tomorrow. [21:41] Dai     We still have time. [21:43] Dai     You can never be fully prepared, [21:46] Dai     but if there's still stuff we can do,     I want to do it before we take them on! [21:53] Mut     It's all good. Let's get on with it already, Daigo. [21:56] Mut     The sun's starting to go down. [21:59] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:59] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:59] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:59] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:59] Txt     Mifune Seiwa Middle School [21:59] Txt     Mifune Seiwa Middle School [22:03] And     Okay, last one. We'll call it a day after. [22:06] Ura     What, stopping already? [22:08] And     I don't want to wear us both out. [22:10] And     Let's go into tomorrow's game     firing on all cylinders. [22:15] Ura     Gotcha. [22:17] Ura     Shigeno has hardly grown at all     since our little league days. [22:21] Ura     But me? [22:25] Ura     I'm not the same guy I was back then. [24:01] Ura     Hey, Andy, who do we play     after we beat Fuurin? [24:04] And     What's that, Urabe? You think we've already won? [24:07] Ura     They won't even get near my pitches. [24:10] And     Before that, our small ball might throw them     off their game and make them self-destruct. [24:16] Ura     See? You're confident we're gonna win, too. [24:19] And     Next time: "Extreme Small Ball." SIGN    Extreme Small Ball [24:22] And     Run to the stage of your dreams! E8 - Extreme Small Ball 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.) [00:01] Dai     All right. Let's start     with first base pickoffs. [00:03] Dai     Chisato, pretend you're on the     opposing team and try stealing a base. [00:08] Chi     Roger. [00:10] Dai     Mutsuko and Anita, do everything     you can to stop Chisato from stealing. [00:15] Chi     We're starting with runners? [00:17] Dai     Yeah, we won't have time otherwise. [00:19] Dai     All right. Play! [00:24] Dai     Balk! [00:25] Mut     Huh? [00:26] Dai     No good. You can't stop halfway on     a pickoff attempt if your foot's on the rubber. [00:36] Dai     Balk! [00:36] Mut     Again?! [00:38] Dai     You need to speed it up. [00:39] Dai     All right. Again. [00:41] Mut     What a nag. [00:43] Mut     I'm trying my best here... [00:47] Dai     Balk! [00:48] Mut     Huh? [00:50] Chi     Heya. [00:52] Dai     Your glove didn't come to a stop. [00:54] Dai     In the set position, a balk's called if your     glove doesn't come to a complete stop. [01:03] Chi     Heya. [01:05] Dai     All right. Again! [01:06] Mut     Again?! [01:08] Ani     Senpai, she ain't gettin'     it perfect by tomorrow. [01:11] Ani     All this'll do is make us     self-destruct 'cause we're focusin' [01:15] Ani     on the runner an' forgettin' 'bout the batter! [01:17] Nis     Yeah. As a pitcher, I agree with what she said. [01:21] Nis     It's impossible to learn quick pickoffs      and slide steps in one day. [01:27] Nis     Someone who's never pitched     before wouldn't understand. [01:30] Dai     I never said this was going to be easy. [01:34] Dai     But as we're up against a running team,     I want to take the fight to them! [01:40] Dai     If we can't shackle Seiwa's runners,     we will lose tomorrow. [01:45] Dai     We still have time. [01:46] Dai     You can never be fully prepared, [01:49] Dai     but if there's still stuff we can do,     I want to do it before we take them on! [01:57] Mut     It's all good. Let's get on with it already, Daigo. [03:34] ---     Yanagigawa [03:34] ---     Atsumori SIGN    Extreme Small Ball [03:41] Mut     Sorry I'm late, everyone! [03:44] Dai     Hey, ace! What time d'ya call this? [03:49] Mut     I'm so sorry. [03:50] Mut     I got stuck in traffic. [03:52] Tan     Wait, Shigeno isn't with you? [03:55] Mut     Huh? Uh, no, Daigo isn't with me... [03:58] ---     What?! [04:00] Yay     Oh, boy. Maybe Daigo's goofed this one. [04:02] Tao     Yikes. Does this mean we have to forfeit? [04:06] Yam     Do I smell the sweet scent of a forfeit? [04:08] Yam     Day off, here I come! [04:10] Mut     Sensei, could you call     Daigo's house for us, please? [04:14] Yam     Oh, uh, right. [04:16] Ani     What the heck's he playin' at? [04:18] Ani     An' he's always actin' so high 'n' mighty... [04:20] Dai     Hey! [04:25] Mut     Daigo?! [04:28] Txt     Fuurin Academy [04:28] Txt     Fuurin Academy [04:28] Txt     Seiwa [04:29] Dai     Sorry, my bad. [04:30] Dai     I got here early, so I ended up     watching the game before ours. [04:33] Mut     Jeez. Don't scare us like that, Daigo. [04:37] Ani     The game before ours? [04:38] Ani     The winner of that game is who     we're playin' next if we win today. [04:42] Ani     He ain't figured out our pitchin' options yet,     but he's aimin' to win this all the same. [04:56] Nis     Uh-oh. That's some fastball he's got. [04:58] Yay     I didn't know Seiwa had a power pitcher. [05:01] Ani     If he's got breakin' balls too,     we're in deep trouble. [05:04] Mut     Urabe-kun's improved a whole lot. [05:07] Mut     We can't afford to let them score. [05:10] Dai     Well, we hardly know     anything about his game, [05:13] Dai     so we should be patient at the plate     and make him throw a lot in the early going. [05:17] Dai     This may end up as a low-scoring game, [05:19] Dai     so every run scored and     every run saved is crucial! [05:23] All     Right! [05:25] Ump     Line up! [05:28] Ump     Bow! [05:30] All     Let's have a good game! [05:31] Txt     Seiwa [05:31] Txt     Moriguchi [05:31] Txt     Miyata [05:31] Txt     Urabe [05:32] Ann     Batting first, second base, Moriguchi-kun. [05:36] Ump     Play ball! [05:44] Team     Go, Moriguchi! [05:47] Ani     The speed of this team's     a real pain in the butt. [05:50] Ani     We hafta stop their leadoff from gettin' on base. [05:53] Ani     Please, Sakura-senpai. [05:55] Ani     Don't let this game be as far as we get. [06:03] Ump     Ball! [06:06] Ump     Strike! [06:08] Ump     Strike! [06:12] Ani     We got 'im cornered. [06:13] Ani     Or more likely, he's tryna get a read     on us and ain't interested in swingin'. [06:18] Ani     But it takes a lotta nerve and game sense [06:21] Ani     to wait till yer back's to     the wall before ya swing. [06:24] Ani     It ain't somethin' ya can do unless     ya got a good eye and a good swing. [06:29] Ani     Let's try to paint the black. [06:36] Ump     Foul! [06:39] Ump     Ball! [06:39] Ani     I figured this game'd be a chore... [06:41] Ump     Ball! [06:42] Guys     Nice one, Moriguchi! [06:46] Ani     ...but it looks like we're gonna be here a while. [06:51] Ump     Ball! [06:53] Ump     Ball four! [06:59] Mut     Aw, man. [07:01] Mut     I was supposed to stop him     from getting on base. [07:04] Ann     Batting second, center field, Miyata-kun. [07:15] Ani     They're at it already, Senpai! [07:17] Ani     Let's counter 'em with our own speed! [07:20] (Flashback) Mut     Huh? What do you mean, "don't do pickoffs"? [07:24] (Flashback) Ani     Whaddaya talkin' 'bout?! [07:25] (Flashback) Ani     Ya made us stay an' practice till this late an'     now yer tellin' us: "Yeah, don't bother, 'kay?" [07:29] (Flashback) Ani     Pfeh! Is this a joke? [07:31] (Flashback) Mut     So you're saying my pickoffs     aren't good enough, is that it? [07:35] (Flashback) Dai     No, that's not what I'm saying. [07:37] (Flashback) Dai     Even though we were limited on time,     your pickoffs are pretty fast now. [07:41] (Flashback) Ani     So what's the problem?! [07:42] (Flashback) Sai     The more pickoff attempts you make,     the easier it is for the opponent to run. [07:46] (Flashback) Sai     Going for pickoffs all the time      will get us nowhere. [07:49] (Flashback) Mut     Could you please start making sense, Daigo? [07:52] (Flashback) Dai     When stealing a base, [07:54] (Flashback) Dai     you need to size up the pitcher and     judge how much you can get away with. [07:59] (Flashback) Dai     What I mean is, they have no idea how     quick your pickoffs are, or your technique. [08:05] (Flashback) Dai     Since they're an experienced small ball team, [08:07] (Flashback) Dai     they shouldn't try anything     before they've figured all that out. [08:12] Ani     What?! [08:13] Ani     He's already goin' for it! [08:15] Ump     Ball! [08:21] Ani     Was it a feint? [08:23] (Flashback) Dai     Basically, the more pickoffs you do,     the more the runners get a read on your game. [08:29] (Flashback) Dai     At the start of the game, you want     to give away as little as possible. [08:33] Ura     Sakura didn't attempt the pickoff. [08:36] Ura     But she must know we're a running team. [08:40] Ura     That woman on their bench     couldn't look less like a coach. [08:45] Ura     So is it Fuurin's catcher     who's calling the shots? [08:49] Ura     Or is it Shigeno,     who's listed as their captain? [08:57] Ump     Strike! [08:59] Andi     She's not going for the pickoff. [09:01] Andi     Even Moriguchi can't steal like that. [09:05] Coach     Then we'll make her throw one. [09:19] Mut     Huh? [09:22] Ani     Seriously?! [09:24] Ani     That's a crazy long lead! [09:27] Tai     Wow. They're really messing with us. [09:30] Mut     He told me not to attempt any pickoffs... [09:32] Mut     But if we get an out from it...     it'd be silly not to, right?! [09:37] Ump     Safe! [09:39] Mut     He ain't out? [09:41] Coach     Now you've seen our "super lead." [09:43] Coach     At first glance, it's a guaranteed out, [09:45] Coach     but when your focus is getting back on base,     even a lead longer than five meters is doable. [09:50] Coach     It's no good for stealing, because the runner     bolts back at the first sign of movement, [09:55] Coach     but it puts pressure on the battery, [09:57] Coach     and it's a great way to rattle your opponent. [10:01] Girl     Just ignore him, Mutsuko!     Focus on the batter! [10:04] Tao     Yeah! Just let them hit! [10:06] Ura     If only it was that simple.     That's easy for the fielders to say. [10:16] Ump     Ball! [10:18] Ump     Ball! [10:20] Ump     Ball! [10:22] Ump     Ball four! [10:24] Ura     Unless the pitcher's really thick-skinned,     that just won't fly. [10:30] Kids     No outs! Runners on first and second! [10:33] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe-kun. [10:37] Dai     This is bad. [10:38] Dai     We're already in a tight spot. [10:42] Coa     Okay! Let's go, let's go! [10:45] Ani     No outs. Runners on first an' second. [10:47] Ani     What's this small ball team gonna try next? [10:50] Ump     Play! [10:51] Ani     At this rate, we're gonna get rolled.     I hafta do somethin'! [10:55] (Flashback) Dai     That said, I don't think we can     afford to forget pickoffs entirely. [11:01] (Flashback) Dai     The important thing is to pick your moment. [11:04] (Flashback) Ani     Pick your moment? [11:06] (Flashback) Dai     Yes. For example, the second baseman     stands a little way from their base, [11:11] (Flashback) Dai     so it entices the runner on second     to take a bigger lead, right? [11:14] (Flashback) Dai     But the distance from the catcher     to third base is quite short, [11:18] (Flashback) Dai     so stealing third's harder     than stealing second, [11:20] (Flashback) Dai     which means, if we can force them to take     shorter leads, baserunning won't be so easy. [11:25] (Flashback) Dai     To put your opponent on guard     so they shorten their leads, [11:28] (Flashback) Dai     you need to show them you're     prepared to attempt a pickoff. [11:34] Ump     Safe! [11:37] Dai     That's good. [11:38] Dai     This team won't give up easily. [11:41] Dai     If we play this right, there's a chance     we can get a double play here. [11:44] Coa     This team's pretty good. [11:47] Coa     They've come up with a strategy     to counter our small ball. [11:53] Ump     Ball! [11:55] Coa     But the more caution you exercise,     the more you play into our hands. [11:59] Coa     We've been meticulously cultivating     this style of play for two years now, [12:03] Coa     with the third-years at its heart. [12:06] Coa     It's not just about the speed, [12:08] Coa     but the heightened skill and awareness     that comes with aiming for the next base. [12:11] Coa     With this baserunning revolution,     our players have started seeing returns. [12:18] Ump     Ball! [12:21] Coa     And now they've realized... [12:23] Coa     Being fast on your feet     cuts your opponents deep. [12:28] Nis     Come on now... [12:30] Dai     Mutsuko... [12:34] Coa     They're still middle schoolers. They find it     a struggle just to hit and pitch straight. [12:38] Coa     With runners drawing their attention, [12:41] Coa     it's only natural for the     pitcher to lose their rhythm. [12:44] Coa     We haven't stolen a single base yet, [12:47] Coa     but they've scared     themselves into this position. [12:50] Ani     Don't fall to pieces, Senpai! [12:53] Ani     Ya gotta know ya can't just     worry 'bout 'em stealin'! [12:59] Ump     Ball! [13:03] Ump     Ball! [13:04] Ump     Ball four! [13:06] Team     All right! [13:07] Team     No outs, bases loaded! [13:09] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [13:13] Ani     Ya see now? This is what I was sayin' yesterday. [13:17] Ani     Like I told ya, get Sakura-senpai worryin'     'bout the runners an' she'll self-destruct. [13:21] Dai     Anita! [13:23] Dai     Let's step out and take a— [13:27] Ump     Play! [13:27] Ani     Time— [13:29] Yay     Oh boy. [13:36] Mut     I need to throw a strike... [13:39] Mut     A strike! [13:40] Ani     We ain't got no choice. [13:42] Ani     I'm callin' a timeout after this pitch. [13:44] Mut     I have to throw... a strike! [13:53] Dai     Right field! [13:58] Ani     They got us. [14:02] Ure     That's our first run. [14:03] Ure     Right on time. [14:05] Coa     Go! [14:12] Coa     What?! [14:13] Mor     For real?! [14:21] Ump     Safe! [14:23] Tan     Second! [14:24] Ani     I don't think so! [14:26] Tan     All right! He's cornered! [14:30] Dai     Back home! [14:36] Ump     Safe! [14:55] Ump     Strike! You're out! [14:59] Ump     Out! [15:01] Ump     Three outs! [15:02] Ump     Change sides! [15:03] Mut     We did it! [15:05] Ura     A strikeout double-play? [15:08] Ura     I wanted to bag us another run. [15:10] And     That was close. [15:11] And     That catcher's got a decent arm. [15:14] Coa     I told you to run so we could see her arm,     and burn our baserunning into their minds. [15:19] Coa     Two runs without     a base hit is very good. [15:21] Coa     Now, focus on your pitching. [15:24] Both     Yes, sir. [15:25] Tao     Dang. They're way too cocky. [15:28] Chi     Nice job, Anita. [15:30] Ani     Well, at least they're gonna     think twice 'bout stealin' now. [15:33] Ani     Sakura-senpai, ya can stop     gettin' yerself so worked up. [15:37] Ani     I'll cut 'em all down to size,     so stop worryin' an' just pitch. [15:41] Ani     We can't help ya if ya start     workin' yerself up into a panic. [15:46] Nis     Hey, Anita! [15:47] Nis     What the hell was that play earlier?! [15:50] Ani     Huh? [15:51] Nis     Don't just "huh?" me! [15:53] Nis     I'm talking about that     close play on their first run! [15:56] Nis     I threw you a laser beam,     straight as an arrow! [16:01] Nis     But you didn't think I'd throw anything     half as good, so you switched off! [16:05] Ani     As if. I'd never switch off on a play! [16:08] Ani     Where do ya get off, accusin' me like that? [16:10] Nis     'Cause it's true! [16:12] Nis     You were in front of the     plate when you caught it, [16:14] Nis     meaning you were too slow     retiring the runner. [16:18] Nis     You totally underestimated     my throw back to home! [16:20] Nis     And what's more, half of     Sakura-senpai's walks were your fault! [16:25] Ani     What? [16:26] Nis     You got her to paint the     corners from the first ball, [16:28] Nis     before she had time to find her groove. [16:32] Nis     Everyone could see the batters     were watching her pitches, [16:35] Nis     so you should've got her to     throw strikes and cornered 'em. [16:38] Nis     How stupid are you?! [16:40] Ani     What did ya say?! [16:41] Ani     Ya don't know the first thing 'bout signalin'! [16:44] Tan     Hey, Nishina! [16:46] Tan     Base coach. You're our base coach. [16:49] Nis     I don't know the finer details, sure. [16:51] Nis     But even from the outfield, I could tell. [16:54] Nis     You made life seriously     tough for your pitcher. [17:05] Ann     Bottom of the first. [17:07] Ann     Fuurin Academy to bat. [17:10] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii-san. [17:13] Dai     All right, time to strike back! [17:15] Dai     Let's change gear and get some hits! [17:17] Dai     Knock them out! [17:23] (Flashback) Ura     Say what? You got into Fuurin?! [17:26] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. [17:27] (Flashback) Andi     For real? Their baseball team's     supposed to be pretty strong right now. [17:32] (Flashback) Ura     I heard they got themselves a coach     who knows his stuff a few years back. [17:35] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah, after hearing my     sister talk about him, [17:38] (Flashback) Dai     I decided I wanted him to train me too. [17:40] (Flashback) Dai     The baseball team even has their own field, [17:44] (Flashback) Dai     so I took my studies seriously for once. [17:47] (Flashback) Ura     Damn, man, I'm jealous. [17:49] (Flashback) Ura     Must be nice to have the smarts and     the money to go to a private school. [17:53] (Flashback) Andi     And what's more, Sakura's going there too. [17:56] (Flashback) Ura     What?! [17:57] (Flashback) Ura     Are you freakin' kidding me?! [18:00] (Flashback) Ura     How can the world be this unfair?! [18:02] (Flashback) Dai     Wh-What did I do? [18:05] (Flashback) Andi     I guess we'll eventually face     off in the district playoffs. [18:12] (Flashback) Andi     Let's all do our best. [18:14] (Flashback) Ura     We won't hold back when we face you. [18:17] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. [18:20] Ump     Play! [18:29] Ump     Strike! [18:30] Tai     Wow. That's seriously fast. [18:39] Ump     Strike! [18:41] Dai     Huh? What was that? [18:43] Chi     It's like it just dropped out of the air! [18:45] Dai     A 12-6 curve, huh? [18:50] Ump     Strike! [18:51] Ump     Batter out! [18:52] Chi     I didn't realize a curveball     could break down like that. [18:55] Chi     And they can be fast or slow. This is bad. [19:06] Ump     Strike! You're out! [19:10] Tai     You can't get the timing right on those. [19:13] Tai     And he has amazing control. [19:17] Nis     Wow, this guy's incredible. [19:20] Nis     I wish I could throw a curveball like that. [19:23] Ann     Batting third, second base, Sawa-san. [19:28] Andi     They were really strong up until last year. [19:30] Andi     But once they lost their coach,     the girls became their top batters. [19:35] Andi     Shigeno's not what I expected, either. [19:41] Ump     Strike! [19:43] Andi     No matter how good these girls are, [19:45] Andi     hitting Urabe's pitches won't be easy. [19:49] Ump     Timeout! Timeout! [19:50] Ump     Fuurin's next batter needs     to get into the on-deck circle! [19:55] Chi     Anita! [19:57] Chi     Anita! [20:00] Ani     Oh. I'm up. [20:09] Ump     Play! [20:15] Nis     You were in front of the     plate when you caught it, [20:17] Nis     meaning you were too slow     retiring the runner. [20:21] Nis     And what's more, half of     Sakura-senpai's walks were your fault! [20:26] Ani     He was right 'bout all of it. [20:28] Ani     I also missed our chance to     regroup by callin' a timeout. [20:33] Ani     They scored a second run 'cause     I didn't see the runner on third [20:36] Ani     when I fell for the decoy     run of the runner on first. [20:40] (Flashback) Dai     You're also being tested right now. [20:43] (Flashback) Dai     I'll spell it out for you.     I think Mutsuko can do it. [20:47] (Flashback) Dai     If they end up hitting her pitches,     that's on you as the catcher. [20:54] Ani     I didn't do everythin' in my power,     an' now they've scored two runs against us. [21:05] Ura     What?! [21:07] Chi     Yes! Into center field! [21:09] Team     Nice one, Yayoi! [21:11] Ani     I flunked the test. [21:13] Ani     It's jus' like before. This proves it.     I'm a total failure as a catcher. [21:34] Dai     You're not concentrating. [21:35] Dai     Is your mind on something     other than batting? [21:38] Ani     Oh, uh, no... [21:40] Dai     I'm relieved. [21:41] Ani     Huh? [21:42] Dai     You're not a catcher if your mind's not     always on defense and game-calling. [21:47] Dai     You're more delicate than     I thought. That's a good thing. [21:53] Dai     You can't use the bat to erase     the errors we made on defense, [21:57] Dai     but you can use it to cancel     out the runs they took from us. [22:00] Dai     If you get the chance to help     the pitcher out with your bat, [22:04] Dai     it'd be a shame to let it pass you by     because you're beating yourself up. [22:19] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Kabashima-san. [24:00] Ani     I'm sorry, Sakura-senpai. [24:02] Ani     S'all my fault they got two runs on the board. [24:05] Mut     Don't get so down on yourself. [24:06] Mut     We can make up for those errors. [24:09] Mut     You have your own strengths, Anita. [24:11] Ani     I'll pay 'em back for those runs, just ya watch! [24:14] Ani     I ain't throwin' in the towel     like I did back in Little League! [24:17] Mut     Back in Little League? Did something happen? SIGN    No Freakin' Way! [24:20] Ani     Next time: "No Freakin' Way!" [24:22] Anit     Run to the stage of yer dreams! E9 - No Freakin' Way! 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.) [00:01] Ani     Please, Sakura-senpai. [00:02] Ani     Don't let this game be as far as we get. [00:05] Ump     Ball! [00:06] Ani     Let's try to paint the black. [00:13] Ump     Ball! [00:15] Ump     Ball! [00:18] Ump     Ball! [00:20] Ump     Ball four! [00:26] Mut     Huh? [00:30] Ani     Seriously?! [00:32] Ani     That's a crazy long lead! [00:34] Tai     Wow. They're really messing with us. [00:37] Mut     He told me not to attempt any pickoffs... [00:40] Mut     But if we get an out from it...     it'd be silly not to, right?! [00:45] Ump     Safe! [00:47] Mut     He ain't out? [00:52] Ump     Ball. [00:54] Ump     Ball! [00:56] Ump     Ball! [00:58] Ump     Ball four! [01:02] Dai     This is bad. [01:03] Dai     We're already in a tight spot. [01:05] Ani     Don't fall to pieces, Senpai! [01:08] Ani     Ya gotta know ya can't just     worry 'bout 'em stealin'! [01:14] Ump     Ball! [01:15] Ump     Ball four! [01:20] Dai     Anita! [01:22] Dai     Let's step out and take a— [01:26] Ump     Play! [01:26] ---     Time— [01:28] Yay     Oh boy. [01:31] Mut     I need to throw a strike... [01:40] Coa     Go! [01:45] Coa     What?! [01:46] Mor     For real?! [01:53] Ump     Safe! [01:55] Tan     Second! [01:56] Ani     I don't think so! [01:58] Tan     All right! He's cornered! [02:02] Dai     Back home! [02:08] Ump     Safe! [02:13] Nis     What the hell was that play earlier?! [02:17] Nis     You totally underestimated     my throw back to home! [02:19] Nis     And what's more, half of     Sakura-senpai's walks were your fault! [02:24] Nis     You got her to paint the     corners from the first ball, [02:26] Nis     before she had time to find her groove. [02:30] Nis     Everyone could see the batters     were watching her pitches, [02:33] Nis     so you should've got her to     throw strikes and cornered 'em. [02:36] Nis     How stupid are you?! [02:38] Nis     You made life seriously     tough for your pitcher. SIGN    No Freakin' Way! [04:16] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Kabashima-san. [04:18] Txt     Seiwa [04:18] Txt     Fuurin Academy [04:18] Txt     Fuurin Academy [04:21] Ump     Play! [04:23] Ani     I'm gonna redeem myself with the bat     an' make up for givin' away runs. [04:29] Andy     Their 3-hole got a read on     Urabe's curveball after one swing. [04:34] Andy     We might have two outs, but don't go     underestimating their cleanup, Urabe. [04:46] Kan     Nice swing! [04:47] Chi     You can do it! [04:49] Dai     You can hit that pitch! [04:50] Tao     Oh, that reminds me, Chisato. [04:53] Chi     Huh? [04:54] Girl     Back when you guys joined, [04:56] Girl     didn't Anita say she was the cleanup hitter [04:59] Girl     and starting catcher for Yokohama Little? [05:03] Chi     Right. [05:04] Girl     But that's not true, is it? [05:11] Ump     Ball! [05:14] Chi     Well, maybe not completely true,     but it's not untrue, either. [05:17] Chi     She wore the number five,     and was our starting catcher in games. [05:21] Chi     That is, up until the spring     tournament in sixth grade. [05:27] Ani     I hafta do somethin'. [05:29] Ani     I've been entrusted with     cleanup duties for this team. [05:32] Ani     It ain't like back then,     when I wasn't even given a chance to bat! [05:37] (Flashback) Ani     N-Number 12? I thought I was gonna be number 2. [05:42] (Flashback) Coa     For the summer tournament,     Ishizaka will wear the mask. [05:47] (Flashback) Coa     You must've noticed how much     he's improved recently. [05:52] (Flashback) Coa     But you're our backup catcher and pinch hitter,     so I still need you game-ready. [06:03] (Flashback) Ani     But that... That ain't fair! [06:08] Ump     Strike! [06:11] Chi     At the final tournament, Anita's spot was     taken by her rival from the same grade. [06:18] Chi     When she joined the team,     she towered over the boys, [06:21] Chi     with power and speed to match, [06:23] Chi     but by sixth grade,     the boys had caught up with her. [06:28] Chi     Her last year at Little was spent on the bench, [06:31] Chi     and she didn't get the chance     to showcase her skills. [06:35] Chi     She was pretty down about it. [06:42] (Flashback) Ani     Huh? [06:43] (Flashback) Ani     Baseball at Fuurin Middle? [06:46] (Flashback) Chi     Yeah! Our seniors, Sawa-san     and Sagara-san, are there too. [06:50] (Flashback) Chi     Plus, I heard they're short     on players right now. [06:53] (Flashback) Chi     So let's go to Fuurin Middle together. [06:56] (Flashback) Ani     I'm done with baseball. [06:59] (Flashback) Chi     Huh? [07:01] (Flashback) Ani     It's a boys' sport. [07:03] (Flashback) Ani     Don't matter how hard a girl tries,     she's always gonna lose out to a boy. [07:06] (Flashback) Ani     Total waste o' time. [07:09] (Flashback) Ani     I'm gonna play some other sport.     One where they separate girls and boys. [07:22] (Flashback) Chi     I don't believe you, Anita! [07:24] (Flashback) Chi     You're done with baseball? [07:26] (Flashback) Chi     You're quitting baseball just     because a guy beat you one time? [07:30] (Flashback) Ani     One time?! [07:32] (Flashback) Ani     S'easy for you to say, Chisato! [07:34] (Flashback) Ani     You were a starter right to the end! [07:36] (Flashback) Ani     But in my case— [07:37] (Flashback) Chi     I want to keep playing baseball! [07:40] (Flashback) Chi     I want to play baseball with you again! [07:45] (Flashback) Ani     Chisato... [07:47] (Flashback) Chi     It's not like you to blame losing     your spot on being a girl. [07:54] (Flashback) Chi     Give it another shot, together with me! [07:58] Andy     Shackled. [07:59] Ura     I jammed her good! [08:02] (Flashback) Chi     Let's challenge ourselves at Fuurin. [08:06] (Flashback) Chi     We'll take it to the boys     and see how far we get! [08:15] Dai     Run, Anita! [08:23] Yay     She just did that. [08:24] Nis     No way. [08:30] All     All right! [08:32] All     We caught up! [08:37] Dai     Nice one! [08:38] Ani     Yay! [08:39] Chi     Nice home run! [08:42] Ani     Yeah! [08:46] Ura     Dammit. [08:48] Andy     That was unexpected. [08:49] Andy     You'd jammed her, but it still     flew all the way to the stands. [08:53] Ura     I must've underestimated them     on some level 'cause they're girls. [08:57] Ura     Damn. [08:57] Ura     I won't let them score again! [08:59] Ura     We're aiming for the Regionals.     We can't afford to stumble here. [09:05] Andy     Draw a line under it, man. [09:07] Andy     Sakura's up next. [09:08] Andy     Keep your cool and be careful. [09:12] Ura     Yeah, yeah, I know. [09:20] Ump     Strike three! [09:21] Ump     You're out! [09:23] Txt     Seiwa [09:23] Txt     Fuurin Academy [09:23] Txt     Fuurin Academy [09:23] Dai     All right! Tied game, tied game! [09:26] Dai     Let's really focus and keep this tight! [09:28] All     Yeah! [09:31] Ani     Senpai? [09:33] Dai     What is it? [09:34] Ani     Y'all sure ya want me     to keep wearin' the mask? [09:39] Ani     I might mess up again like last inning. [09:43] Ani     When ya said I was bein' tested, ain't that     the sorta thing ya were worried 'bout? [09:49] Ani     My coach back at Little tol' me somethin'... [09:53] (Flashback) Ani     But that... That ain't fair! [09:55] (Flashback) Ani     S'obvious I'm a zillion     times better'n him! [09:58] (Flashback) Ani     Why'm I bein' made to sit on the bench?! [10:00] (Flashback) Ani     Please explain yer decision! [10:03] (Flashback) Coa     I didn't want to have to say this, [10:06] (Flashback) Coa     but I'll give it to you straight. [10:08] (Flashback) Coa     Someone with your personality     will never make a good catcher. [10:15] Ani     He tol' me I'd struggle if I didn't     become an alert, attentive shot-caller [10:20] Ani     with good situational awareness. [10:22] Ani     I got hella mad at the time, [10:24] Ani     but looks like Coach called it right. [10:27] Ani     So that's why... [10:29] Dai     I understand. [10:30] Dai     We can discuss it some other time. [10:33] Dai     But for now, you'll have to see this game out. [10:38] Dai     Truth is, I hurt my shoulder     a while back, so I can't take over. [10:42] Both     What?! [10:43] Ann     Bottom of the second.     Seiwa Middle to bat. [10:47] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Hirai-kun. [10:50] Ump     Play! [10:52] Ani     Seriously? [10:56] Ani     So I'm... the only catcher on the team right now? [11:03] Ani     Third! [11:09] Ump     Out! [11:10] Ani     Nice one, third! [11:14] Ann     Batting seventh, right field, Terahara-kun. [11:28] Ani     Mine! [11:32] Ump     Safe! [11:34] Nis     Damn, even their lower order is fast. [11:37] Ura     All right! [11:38] Ura     Let's pay 'em back for what they did! [11:40] Andy     Keep us rolling! [11:41] Ani     I'm sorry. [11:43] Ani     I prob'ly oughta left that one to you. [11:48] Mut     Jeez, how long are you going to keep moping? [11:51] Mut     I'm more than happy pitching to you [11:54] Mut     and Daigo can't take your place,     so you'll just have to get on with it. [11:57] Mut     A catcher needs to be able     to shake it off and go again. [12:00] Mut     Believe in yourself! [12:03] Ann     Batting eighth, shortstop, Saito-kun. [12:07] Ump     Play! [12:12] Ani     She's right. [12:13] Ani     Why'm I gettin' myself so worked up     when I'm a total idiot? [12:16] Coach     We've figured out her tells.     We've seen enough to know their game. [12:23] Coach     Go! [12:25] Tao     He's running! [12:28] Ura     All right! [12:29] Ura     A perfect steal. [12:30] Ani     Ya can't jus' change yer personality. [12:33] Ani     If ya make errors,     ya just hafta correct 'em! [12:36] Ani     Right now, I'm the one who     has to be Fuurin's pivot! [12:47] Ump     Out! [12:48] All     What?! [12:49] Chi     Bullseye. [12:51] Tan     Wow. Got him. [12:54] Ani     Jus' ya try to run! See how far ya get! [13:04] Txt     Seiwa [13:04] Txt     Fuurin Academy [13:04] Txt     Fuurin Academy [13:18] Ump     Safe! [13:20] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [13:28] Ura     You're telling me not to run? [13:30] Ura     It's the top of the third. [13:31] Ura     We're tied at 2-2. [13:33] Ura     Two outs and I'm on first. [13:34] Ura     Andy, our cleanup, is at bat! [13:36] Ura     Did that failed steal     before spook you, Coach? [13:42] Ura     We whittle the other team down     with our speed. It's how we play. [13:44] Ura     It's not like you to go all cautious     just 'cause we messed up a steal. [13:51] Ump     Ball! [13:53] Ura     Let me run on the next one, Coach. [13:57] Ura     Huh? [13:57] Ump     Out! [13:58] Ump     Three outs! [13:59] Ump     Change sides! [14:01] All     All right! [14:06] Ura     Damn. [14:07] Ura     They got me. [14:08] Ura     'Cause Andy's left-handed, she was in     my blind spot and I let my guard down. [14:13] Ura     I didn't think she'd try     a pickoff while crouching! [14:17] Coa     You idiot! [14:18] Coa     I bet you were thinking about     why I didn't sign for you to steal! [14:21] Ura     A-As if I'd do that... [14:24] Dai     Anita, nice one! [14:26] Ani     'Bout yer pitchin' jus' now...     I think we oughta go even higher. [14:31] Mut     And get them used to that, yeah? Gotcha. [14:34] Mut     I think we should hit them     with some waste pitches, too. [14:37] Ani     I'll rethink our pitchin' variations. [14:42] Txt     Seiwa [14:42] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:42] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:43] Txt     Seiwa [14:43] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:43] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:44] Txt     Seiwa [14:44] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:44] Txt     Fuurin Academy [14:45] Ann     Bottom of the third. [14:47] Ann     Fuurin Middle School to bat. [14:49] Ann     Batting ninth, left field, Shigeno-kun. [14:57] Ump     Strike! [14:59] Dai     They feel even faster when     you're in the batter's box. [15:05] Ump     Strike! [15:07] Ump     Strike three! [15:09] Ump     You're out! [15:13] Dai     I won't let you off so easily next time. [16:25] Ani     Man, yer annoyin'. [16:27] Ani     Ya plan on foulin' every     awkward pitch we throw at ya? [16:30] Ani     If that's how ya wanna play,     let's show ya a high fastball. [16:39] Ump     Ball! [16:40] Ani     Next up, a low slider to the inside! [16:48] Mut     Center! [16:51] Ani     All righty! [16:52] Ani     One out! [17:03] Ump     Strike three! [17:04] Ump     You're out! [17:10] Txt     Seiwa [17:10] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:10] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:29] Ump     Strike three! [17:30] Ump     You're out! [17:31] Ura     Yes! [17:32] Ura     No way am I gonna let you find your groove. [17:35] Txt     Seiwa [17:35] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:35] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:36] Ann     Top of the sixth. [17:38] Ann     Seiwa Middle to bat. [17:40] Ann     Batting first, second base, Moriguchi-kun. [17:43] Dai     Just two innings left... [17:45] Dai     Both teams are back to the top of the order. [17:47] Dai     The top and bottom of the     sixth will be pivotal in this game. [17:53] Ani     Let's clean this up! [17:55] Ura     I seriously didn't think Sakura's mob would     make us dig this deep so late in the game. [18:00] And     Go, Moriguchi!     Let's do it this inning! [18:07] All     Right! [18:15] Ura     All right! Extra bases! [18:18] Chi     Oh no. This is really bad. [18:22] Dai     To third! To third! [18:30] Ura     Run for home, Moriguchi! [18:32] Mut     Anita! [18:34] Ani     Y-Ya gotta be kiddin'! [18:38] Tan     Kabashima! [18:40] Ani     There ain't no time! [18:41] Ani     I'll do it myself! [18:53] Ump     S-Safe! Safe! [18:57] All     Yeah! We took the lead! [19:02] Kan     I'm so sorry. [19:03] Kan     If I hadn't dropped the ball... [19:05] Ani     Nah, I fumbled it jus' like you did. [19:08] Saw     Well, that's down to how that guy slides. [19:11] Saw     He doesn't slow down at all,     so the glove can easily get knocked away. [19:14] Mut     Don't worry about it! [19:16] Tao     Yeah, they're only one run ahead.     The game's still wide open. [19:23] Ann     Batting second, center field, Miyata-kun. [19:26] Ura     Keep us rolling, Miyata! [19:30] Mut     They've started figuring me out     the third time down the order. [19:34] Mut     If I let up now,     they'll hit it long again! [19:40] Ump     Ball! [19:50] Ani     Ah, my bad! [19:54] Ani     What the heck? [19:55] Ani     My wrist feels funny. [19:58] Ani     Did I hurt it in that close play earlier? [20:07] All     All right! [20:08] All     You got it! [20:10] All     Nice batting! [20:13] Dai     I can see back-to-back pitching     is catching up with Mutsuko. [20:16] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe-kun. [20:20] Guy     All right, go for broke, Urabe! [20:24] Mut     Judging from Urabe-kun's pitching,     we can't afford to let them get any more runs. [20:31] Mut     I need to stop him! [20:41] Mut     Anita! [20:44] Saw     Second! [20:52] Nis     What the hell are you doing?! [20:58] And     All right! Runners on first and third! [21:01] Ura     Close call. [21:04] Dai     Anita? [21:09] Mut     Anita! [21:12] Ump     Timeout! Timeout! [21:14] Ani     It hurts. [21:15] Dai     You hurt your wrist? [21:17] Ani     Y-Yeah... [21:18] Ani     I'm sorry it happened now,     of all times... [21:23] Ump     If she's hurt bad, you won't be able to continue. [21:27] Ump     You only have nine players,     which means you have no substitutes, [21:31] Ump     and if you can't field another catcher,     you've got no choice but to forfeit the game. [21:35] Ump     Do you understand? [21:37] Ani     F-Forfeit the game?! [21:40] Ani     Stop bein' silly! [21:41] Ani     See? I'm fine! Totally fine! [21:44] Ani     So let's jus' resume the game! [21:46] Ani     Ouch! [21:49] Ump     You can't play. [21:50] Ump     I'll go talk to your coach. [21:54] Ani     No! [21:56] Ani     There's no freakin' way     we're losin' like this! [22:01] Dai     Umpire! [22:06] Dai     In that case, I'll switch     from left field to catcher. [22:11] Dai     If she moves into the outfield,     can we finish the game without forfeiting? [22:19] Ump     You? [22:20] Dai     Yes. [22:23] Dai     I will be the catcher. [24:00] Ani     Shigeno-senpai's playin' catcher now? [24:02] Ani     Was that stuff 'bout his shoulder all lies? [24:04] Ani     Wonder what his shot-callin's like... [24:06] Nis     Who gives a rat's ass?! [24:08] Nis     Just let me pitch already! [24:10] Ani     Sakura-senpai's gettin' doggone tired, too. [24:13] Ani     How's he gonna turn this around? [24:15] Ani     I can't wait to find out. [24:16] Nis     I'm telling you, put me on the mound! [24:18] Nis     Hey! Don't ignore me! [24:20] Ani     Next time: "That Old Daigo Magic?" SIGN    That Old Daigo Magic? [24:22] Nis     Run to the stage of your dreams! E10 - That Old Daigo Magic? 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] Txt     Seiwa [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:01] Ann     Top of the sixth. [00:02] Ann     Seiwa Middle to bat. [00:05] Ann     Batting first, second base, Moriguchi-kun. [00:08] Dai     Just two innings left... [00:10] Dai     Both teams are back to the top of the order. [00:12] Dai     The top and bottom of the     sixth will be pivotal in this game. [00:18] Ani     Let's clean this up! [00:20] And     Go, Moriguchi!     Let's do it this inning! [00:27] All     Right! [00:36] Ura     All right! Extra bases! [00:38] Chi     Oh no. This is really bad. [00:42] Dai     To third! To third! [01:06] Ump     S-Safe! Safe! [01:10] All     Yeah! We took the lead! [01:18] Mut     We can't afford to let them get any more runs. [01:21] Mut     I need to stop him! [01:31] Mut     Anita! [01:34] Saw     Second! [01:45] And     All right! Runners on first and third! [01:47] Mut     Anita! [01:49] Ump     If she's hurt bad, you won't be able to continue. [01:54] Ump     You only have nine players,     which means you have no substitutes, [01:57] Ump     and if you can't field another catcher,     you've got no choice but to forfeit the game. [02:02] Ump     Do you understand? [02:06] Ani     No! [02:07] Ani     There's no freakin' way     we're losin' like this! [02:12] Dai     Umpire! [02:17] Dai     In that case, I'll switch     from left field to catcher. [02:24] Dai     I will be the catcher. SIGN    That Old Daigo Magic? [04:05] Dai     Okay, Anita, take it all off. [04:07] Ani     Uh... [04:08] Dai     Hurry it up. [04:09] Dai     Protector and leg guards. Off. [04:10] Ani     Oh, right, those. [04:12] Mut     What else would he have meant? [04:14] Ann     Field change for Fuurin Academy. [04:14] Mut     Fujii [04:14] Mut     Sagara [04:14] Mut     Sawa [04:14] Mut     Kabashima [04:14] Mut     Sakura [04:14] Mut     Kandori [04:14] Mut     Nishina [04:14] Mut     Tanba [04:14] Mut     Shigeno [04:16] Mut     Fujii [04:16] Mut     Sagara [04:16] Mut     Sawa [04:16] Mut     Kabashima [04:16] Mut     Sakura [04:16] Mut     Kandori [04:16] Mut     Nishina [04:16] Mut     Tanba [04:16] Mut     Shigeno [04:17] Mut     Fujii [04:17] Mut     Sagara [04:17] Mut     Sawa [04:17] Mut     Kabashima [04:17] Mut     Sakura [04:17] Mut     Kandori [04:17] Mut     Nishina [04:17] Mut     Tanba [04:17] Mut     Shigeno [04:18] Ann     Catcher Kabashima-san     moves to left field. [04:18] Mut     Fujii [04:18] Mut     Sagara [04:18] Mut     Sawa [04:18] Mut     Kabashima [04:18] Mut     Sakura [04:18] Mut     Kandori [04:18] Mut     Nishina [04:18] Mut     Tanba [04:18] Mut     Shigeno [04:21] Ann     Left fielder Shigeno-kun     moves to catcher. [04:26] Ani     Uh... [04:28] Ani     But yer injured too, ain't ya? Yer shoulder... [04:32] (Flashback) Dai     Truth is, I hurt my shoulder     a while back, so I can't take over. [04:36] Ani     Sorry for makin' ya do this in yer condition. [04:38] Dai     Why are you standing around, Anita? [04:40] Dai     Have you taped up your wrist? [04:42] Dai     You're covering left field. [04:45] Dai     Sawa-san! [04:46] Dai     Please tape up Anita's wrist! [04:48] Saw     'Kay. [04:52] Ump     Pitching warm up. You get two pitches. [04:55] Ura     With their catcher injured,     Shigeno's wearing the mask, huh? [04:58] Ura     But since he's behind her in the pecking order,     I guess that means he's not as good as her. [05:04] Ura     Still, we can't let our guard down. [05:06] Ura     He might be a shrimp,     but he knows the game inside out. [05:12] Mut     Seriously, Daigo? [05:14] Mut     That lie about injuring your shoulder     was painfully transparent. [05:20] Dai     Oh, you saw through that? [05:22] Mut     Of course I did. [05:23] Mut     But why'd you even say that? [05:25] Mut     I wanted to get Anita in the     right headspace for catching. [05:28] Mut     It looks like it did the trick. [05:31] Mut     Well, I guess you're right. [05:33] Dai     Anyway... [05:38] Dai     Sorry we kept you waiting. [05:40] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [05:45] Nis     They got another run.     No outs, runners on first and third. [05:48] Nis     And now, an injured player.     This has "defeat" written all over it. [05:53] Nis     All 'cause they won't let me pitch. [05:55] Ump     Play! [05:59] Coa     Runners, stay put. [06:01] Coa     If Urabe steals, and leaves     first open, they'll walk Andy. [06:07] Coa     If we just let Andy swing, he'll bring     home the runner on third for sure. [06:14] Ura     What?! [06:15] Coa     They're walking him?! [06:21] Saw     Seriously? [06:23] Tao     It's not like first is open... [06:30] (Flashback) Mut     What? Intentionally walk him? [06:33] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. [06:34] (Flashback) Dai     If they score another run, that's it for us. [06:38] (Flashback) Dai     Bases loaded isn't that different      than first and third. [06:41] (Flashback) Dai     Andy's the kind of guy who'll bring the runner      home even if it results in a double play. [06:47] (Flashback) Dai     Best we just avoid taking him on, period. [06:51] Nis     You're kidding me. [06:52] Nis     Sure, he's their cleanup,     but this is the chicken way out. [06:56] Coa     They're doing the worst     possible thing for us here. [07:00] Ura     You're goin' for a mighty     risky play there, Shigeno. [07:05] Ump     Ball four! [07:09] Dai     Okay! [07:15] (Flashback) Mut     B-But... [07:17] (Flashback) Mut     With bases loaded,     I might force a run. [07:19] (Flashback) Mut     Loading them on purpose... [07:20] (Flashback) Dai     Don't sweat it. [07:22] (Flashback) Dai     Since the three in the first,     you haven't walked anyone else. [07:26] (Flashback) Dai     And anyway, I'd argue they only got those runs     by exploiting weaknesses in our defense. [07:33] Ann     Batting fifth, first base, Takahata-kun. [07:37] (Flashback) Dai     You and Anita have seriously     done an amazing job so far. [07:42] (Flashback) Dai     I know you must be tired from     pitching yesterday and today, [07:46] (Flashback) Dai     but keep it up till we're out of this bind,     then we can let our batting do the rest. [08:01] Ump     Out! [08:04] Ump     Out! [08:06] Mut     All right! A 1-2-3 double play! [08:10] Tai     Nice, battery! [08:12] Ura     Th-That could not have gone any worse! [08:16] Dai     Two outs! [08:19] Ani     Sakura-senpai was lookin' dog-tired before.     Where'd this second wind come from? [08:24] Ani     What's goin' on? What kinda magic is this? [08:28] Ani     And wait a minute...     Ain't his shoulder s'posed to be hurt? [08:31] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Hirai-kun. [08:34] Ura     Hirai, you gotta step up here! [08:36] Ura     Just saying "These things happen" won't cut it     if we don't score after loading the bases. [08:44] Ump     Out! [08:45] Txt     Seiwa [08:45] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:45] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:46] Ump     Three outs! [08:47] Ump     Change sides! [08:49] Mut     Daigo! [08:52] All     Nice! [08:53] All     Nice catch! [08:56] Ura     Dammit. [08:57] Ura     We took the lead, but that inning's     left a bad taste in our mouth. [09:02] Ura     I can't believe Shigeno's gamble paid off. [09:07] Ann     Bottom of the sixth. [09:08] Ann     Fuurin Academy to bat. [09:11] Ann     Batting ninth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [09:15] Andy     Don't let Shigeno get on base. [09:18] Andy     If we don't disrupt their momentum,     we'll be in big trouble. [09:21] Ura     Yeah, I know. [09:23] Ura     Shigeno in particular. [09:25] Ump     Play! [09:44] Ump     Strike! [09:45] Ump     You're out! [09:46] Txt     Seiwa [09:46] Txt     Fuurin Academy [09:46] Txt     Fuurin Academy [09:47] Ump     That's game. [09:56] Tea     You guys all did so well. [09:59] Tea     You lost, sure, but you should     hold your heads up high. [10:02] Tea     After all, they say fortune is fickle. [10:05] Tea     You get knocked down, you get back up again! [10:07] Tea     That's the essence of youth! [10:08] Tea     Fight hard for the win again next time! [10:10] All     Sensei! [10:11] All     Sensei! [10:19] Coa     It's finally over. [10:21] Coa     I was afraid I was gonna     lose all three of my days off. [10:24] Ump     Foul! [10:29] Kan     Are you all right, Sensei? [10:31] Coa     Oh, uh, yeah, I-I'm fine. [10:34] Ump     Ball! [10:37] Coa     I guess it was a dream. [10:39] Coa     The game's not over yet. [10:42] Coa     Huh? [10:43] Coa     It looks like the other     team has taken the lead! [10:54] Ump     Foul! [10:57] Ani     Nice, nice! That's his tenth pitch! [10:58] Tao     You're going strong! [11:00] Nis     Captain, you gotta get on base! [11:03] Ura     Dammit. [11:04] Andy     Shigeno's annoying. [11:06] Andy     He's dragging it out, looking for the walk. [11:14] Dai     I'm first up this inning at #9,     with our best batters up next. [11:18] Dai     We have to seize the moment     and turn this game around! [11:21] Andy     Center! [11:24] Ump     Out! [11:29] Dai     Crap. [11:30] Ura     Nice, center! [11:33] Chi     And that was a good hit too. [11:35] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii-san. [11:40] Ura     All right. [11:41] Ura     Just five more outs. [11:47] Ump     Ball! [11:51] (Flashback) Dai     Since last inning, his curveballs     have stopped finding the zone. [11:54] (Flashback) Dai     So let's target his fastball     and hit for contact! [12:05] Chi     All right! [12:09] Ump     Out! [12:10] Mut     Aw, man. [12:12] Ura     All righty! Four to go. [12:16] Tai     We're staring down the barrel, huh? [12:19] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [12:25] Tai     Two outs, no runners. [12:28] Tai     I've got no choice but to go big! [12:33] Ani     Go! [12:34] Chi     Get outta here! [12:40] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! [12:52] Dai     I wasn't able to build the     momentum we needed... [12:55] Mut     Don't worry! [12:56] Mut     We're not done yet! [13:00] Mut     What are you doing, Daigo? [13:02] Mut     Why don't you have your gear on yet? [13:04] Dai     Ah, sorry! [13:06] Ann     Top of the seventh. [13:08] Ann     Seiwa Middle to bat. [13:10] Ann     Batting seventh, right field, Terahara-kun. [13:13] Dai     I'm sorry! [13:15] Ump     Play! [13:18] Dai     I messed up our flow by not getting on base. [13:25] Ump     Strike! [13:26] Dai     Sawa-san's up in the last, which is good, [13:29] Dai     but Anita's hurt her wrist, [13:32] Dai     so it's not looking good for us. [13:34] Txt     Seiwa [13:34] Txt     Fuurin Academy [13:34] Txt     Fuurin Academy [13:35] Dai     I wanted us to get some     more games under our belt, [13:38] Dai     but it seems one win is the best     a rookie team with no coach can manage. [13:52] Ump     Hit by pitch! [13:54] Mut     I-I'm very sorry! [13:57] Ura     All right. Another runner on base! [14:00] Dai     Oh no... [14:01] Dai     Mutsuko's even more tired than last inning. [14:04] Ann     Batting eighth, shortstop, Saito-kun. [14:07] Dai     What should I do? [14:09] Dai     Mutsuko's pitched back-to-back games. [14:11] Dai     Should I switch her out     for Nishina, for her sake? [14:19] Dai     Left! [14:22] Ani     I got it! [14:32] Ura     It got through! [14:33] Chi     No way! [14:36] Mori     Go! Keep running! [14:47] Seiwa     Sweet. An insurance run. [14:50] Dai     T-Two runs behind... [14:54] Tai     You went in too hard, Anita. [14:56] Tai     There's no need to go rushing in when     there are no outs and a runner on first. [15:00] Ani     S-Sorry! [15:02] Ani     It's 'cause I ain't played left field before. [15:06] Nis     You big idiot. [15:08] Nis     We survive bases loaded without     giving up a run, and this dunce does that. [15:12] Txt     Seiwa [15:12] Txt     Fuurin Academy [15:12] Txt     Fuurin Academy [15:16] Ump     Ball! [15:23] Dai     Mutsuko's at her limit. [15:25] Dai     I want to swap her out, but I didn't     get Nishina to warm up his arm at all. [15:30] Dai     This is all my fault! [15:36] Ump     Ball three! [15:37] Ura     Nice! [15:39] Kan     You can do it, Mutsuko! [15:52] Ump     Ball! [15:54] Ump     Ball four! [15:57] Dai     Mutsuko! [15:59] Dai     Timeout! [16:02] Dai     Mutsuko! [16:03] Mut     I-I'm fine, I'm fine. [16:06] Mut     I just slipped, that's all. [16:10] Tan     Sh-Shigeno... Sakura can't keep this up. [16:13] Dai     I know. [16:16] Dai     Thank you, Mutsuko. [16:18] Dai     You did great, pitching for so long. [16:20] Dai     I wasn't planning on putting a first-year     on the mound in this tournament, [16:24] Dai     but I can't just let you     destroy yourself out there. [16:29] Dai     Umpire, we're changing pitchers. [16:31] Nis     Oh boy... [16:33] Nis     He's flapping his gums again. [16:35] Nis     This whole game's gone turtle. [16:37] Nis     We lost because he didn't make     me the ace from the outset. [16:41] Nis     You can't win if your captain's a moron. [16:43] Saw     Nishina. [16:45] Saw     They're calling for you, Nishina. [16:47] Saw     They want you to pitch. [16:51] Nis     What?! [16:52] Nis     For real?! [16:55] Saw     So they're letting him pitch now, huh? [16:58] Nis     Just what I was waiting for! [17:02] Mut     Thanks for taking over. [17:03] Nis     Okay. I got this. [17:06] Dai     I'm sorry, Nishina. [17:08] Dai     I really should've got you to warm up     your arm when we were on offense. [17:13] Dai     It's my fault you have to go in cold. [17:17] Dai     Just start with some light throws     so you don't strain your arm. [17:21] Dai     We're already two runs behind,     so it's fine if they get hits. [17:24] Dai     Don't push yourself too hard. [17:26] Nis     Oh, you don't have to worry about me. [17:30] Nis     Five pitches is all it takes for me to warm up. [17:36] Andy     They switched pitchers. [17:38] Ura     I wonder what this guy's pitches are like. [17:49] Ann     Batting first, second base, Moriguchi-kun. [17:51] Ump     Play! [17:53] Andy     Those pitches aren't anything special! [17:55] Ura     Go! Go! [17:57] Dai     No outs, runners first and second.     Top of the order. [18:00] Dai     For now, let's watch out for bunts. [18:06] Nis     "Those pitches aren't anything special"? [18:10] Nis     'Course they weren't. I was just warming up. [18:19] Ump     Strike! [18:20] Ura     Damn! [18:21] Ura     That's fast. [18:23] Saw     Huh. I don't remember     his pitches being that fast. [18:29] Dai     His speed and ball rotation     have improved a lot [18:31] Dai     since the introductory     game we had a month ago. [18:34] Dai     Is Nishina's physical training     already paying off? [18:41] Ump     Hit by pitch! [18:43] Nis     Oops? [18:46] And     Sweet! Bases loaded with no outs again! [18:50] Ura     Seriously? You got speed and nothing else! [18:53] Tao     How do you even screw up that fast? [18:57] Nis     I'm all about the drama, so I put myself     in perilous situations on purpose. [19:01] Ann     Batting second, center field, Miyata-kun. [19:05] Ura     Even with that fastball,     he's their relief pitcher for a reason. [19:09] Ura     I guess he's all speed, no control. [19:12] Ump     Play! [19:13] Mut     Nishina, keep your head! [19:17] Ump     Ball! [19:18] Kan     Let's go! Let's go! [19:20] Dai     I guess this was just too sudden. [19:23] Dai     He's not physically or     mentally ready for pitching. [19:31] Miy     Stop. Stop! [19:34] Miy     Close call. [19:36] Tan     Nice one, Shigeno! [19:39] Shi     Timeout, please. [19:40] Ani     Aw heck. [19:42] Ani     We're fallin' to pieces 'cause of me. [19:50] Ura     Just give it up, Shigeno. [19:52] Ura     You put up a good fight for a team with     only nine players, most of them girls. [19:57] Shi     Your rhythm's kinda off. [19:59] Nis     Huh? [20:00] Shi     Maybe try the windup instead of the set.     Should make it easier to find your rhythm. [20:07] Shi     The bases are loaded.     There's nowhere for the runners to go. [20:10] Shi     Remember what it was like in the bullpen     and try pitching without rushing. [20:14] Nis     But... [20:16] Shi     It'll be okay. [20:18] Shi     Your core's more stable, and your     pitches are already way better. [20:22] Shi     They won't be able to hit your fastballs, [20:25] Shi     even if they're down the pipe. [20:26] Shi     Just trust in yourself     and throw it at my mitt. [20:33] Ump     Play! [20:43] Saw     Huh? [20:46] Ura     What? [20:49] Andy     He's not pitching from the set anymore. [20:51] Coa     Right. Wait, did that fix his pitching? [20:57] Ump     Strike two! [21:07] Ump     Strike three! [21:09] Nis     Hell yeah! [21:13] Dai     Nice pitch! [21:18] Saw     Not bad, kid. [21:20] Mut     One out! [21:23] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Urabe-kun. [21:25] Ura     Dammit. [21:28] Coa     A squeeze won't work     with those fastballs. [21:31] Coa     I'll just have to rely on the meat     of our order to get a hit. [21:37] Ump     Strike! You're out! [21:39] Nis     Hell yeah! [21:40] Ura     I-I couldn't get near 'em. [21:43] Tan     Yeah! [21:44] Mut     Two outs! [21:45] Ani     This fella ain't bad after all. [21:48] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Suzuki-kun. [21:51] Dai     Just one more. [21:53] Dai     If they're only two ahead, there's still hope! [21:56] Ump     Strike! [22:00] Dai     Please, Nishina! [22:02] Dai     Please get us through this! [22:04] Ura     Andy, finish it! [22:11] Ump     Strike! You're out! [22:13] Mut     All right! We survived! [22:17] Txt     Seiwa [22:17] Txt     Fuurin Academy [22:17] Txt     Fuurin Academy [22:18] Dai     We have three outs left. [22:21] Dai     It's only two runs.     We can make that up in one go! [22:23] Dai     Fuurin, fight! [22:26] All     Yeah! [24:00] Dai     It's the last inning and     they're two runs ahead. [24:02] Txt     Seiwa [24:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy [24:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy [24:02] Dai     Urabe has thwarted me all the way, [24:06] Dai     but this time, I'm gonna finish it with my bat! [24:10] Ura     It ends here, Shigeno. [24:11] Ura     I know we go way back,     but that doesn't matter now. [24:14] Ura     We're the team that's gonna win     and progress to Regionals! [24:17] Dai     I'm definitely hitting this! [24:19] Ura     I'll never let you hit it! [24:20] Dai     Next time: "Last Inning." SIGN    Last Inning [24:22] Ura     Run to the stage of your dreams! E11 - Last Inning 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.) [00:01] Shi     Your rhythm's kinda off. [00:02] Nis     Huh? [00:03] Shi     Maybe try the windup instead of the set.     Should make it easier to find your rhythm. [00:09] Shi     It'll be okay. [00:11] Shi     They won't be able to hit your fastballs, [00:13] Shi     even if they're down the pipe. [00:15] Shi     Just trust in yourself     and throw it at my mitt. [00:24] Ump     Strike three! [00:26] Nis     Hell yeah! [00:27] Dai     Yeah! [00:29] Ani     This fella ain't bad after all. [00:31] Dai     Just one more. [00:33] Dai     If they're only two ahead, there's still hope! [00:35] Dai     Please, Nishina! [00:38] Dai     Please get us through this! [00:39] Ura     Andy, finish it! [00:46] Ump     Strike! You're out! [00:49] Mut     All right! We survived! [02:23] Dai     We have three outs left. [02:25] Dai     It's only two runs.     We can make that up in one go! [02:28] Dai     Let's not give up until the very end! [02:31] Dai     Fuurin, fight! SIGN    Last Inning [02:33] Txt     Seiwa [02:33] Txt     Fuurin Academy [02:33] Txt     Fuurin Academy [02:33] All     Yeah! [02:40] Ann     Bottom of the seventh. [02:41] Ann     Fuurin Academy to bat. [02:44] Ann     Batting third, second base, Sawa-san. [02:49] Kan     Get on base! On base! [02:51] Mut     Come on, Yayoi! [03:00] Ump     Play! [03:01] Ura     Three more outs. [03:04] And     We'll win this and move on to     tomorrow's semifinal and final. [03:17] Ump     Strike! [03:19] Coa     Good. Looks like Urabe's kicked     it up a notch for the last inning. [03:35] Kan     All right! [03:40] Mut     We got a runner on base with no outs! [03:42] Ann     Batting fourth, left field, Kabashima-san. [03:48] Chi     Anita! [03:50] Chi     Go for it! [03:59] Kan     Oh, yeah. Anita's right hand is injured. [04:04] Dai     Yeah. [04:09] Ump     Strike! [04:17] Ani     My wrist's hurtin', but now ain't     the time to be thinkin' 'bout that. [04:24] Ani     Startin' with the two runs     in the first innin', [04:26] Ani     them takin' the lead, and then     widenin' the gap even more... [04:30] Ani     All of that was my fault! [04:33] Ump     Strike two! [04:35] Dai     Both pitches went inside. [04:38] Dai     If one went outside, she'd have     a chance to adjust and swing one-handed, [04:42] Dai     so they're aiming inside, where it's hard     for Anita because of her injured hand! [04:53] Nis     There's no way she can hit those. [04:56] Dai     Her only chance is to gamble     and go all-in on one swing. [04:59] Dai     But right now... [05:00] Dai     I don't know if Anita's capable of picking up     on the battery focusing down her inside. [05:08] Andy     Don't hold back, Urabe. [05:14] Ani     If that's how yer gonna play it... [05:25] Ani     Now it's right over the plate! [05:33] Tan     She did it! [05:34] Nis     Oh, man! So close! [05:36] Dai     Keep going! [05:41] Nis     All right! [05:42] Nis     No outs, runners on second and third! [05:45] Dai     Anita came up with a plan after all. [05:48] Dai     Her right hand's banged up pretty bad,     but that was an amazing hit! [05:54] Ani     Let's keep it going! [05:56] Ann     Batting fifth, right field, Sakura-san. [06:00] Coa     This is insane. [06:01] Coa     One good hit and we're tied?! [06:06] Dai     Don't squeeze. [06:07] Dai     Put the ball in play and bring a runner home. [06:10] Ump     Play! [06:13] Ura     Dammit. [06:17] Ura     We can't afford to lose in this round! [06:23] Ura     We set our goals for this year     way higher than this! [06:27] Ump     Strike! [06:29] Ura     If we lose to this random co-ed team, [06:34] Ura     there's no way we'll beat Eihou! [06:39] Ump     Strike! [06:39] Ump     You're out! [06:49] Mut     I'm sorry... [06:51] Ann     Batting sixth, third base, Kandori-san. [06:55] Dai     Calm down, Kandori! [06:57] Nis     Like that's gonna help. [06:59] Nis     Someone please tell me why     she's higher in the lineup than me. [07:12] Dai     Kandori... [07:18] Ura     Yes! [07:19] Ump     Strike three! You're out! [07:21] Mut     I'm so sorry. [07:22] Kan     We squandered our chance. [07:27] Ann     Batting seventh, pitcher, Nishina-kun. [07:34] Ani     Nishina! [07:36] Chi     Get us something! [07:38] Dai     Please, Nishina. [07:43] Ura     Just one more! [07:44] Ura     If I get you out, it's over! [07:49] Ani     He got it! [07:51] Dai     Fall in! [07:54] Ump     Foul! [07:59] Dai     So close! [08:01] Nis     Damn. That woulda been perfect. [08:09] Tan     P-Please! [08:10] Tan     If nothing else, let Nishina     tie the game for us! [08:16] Ump     Ball! [08:17] Tan     Actually, I wouldn't even mind     if the game ended with Nishina. [08:21] Tan     Anything but me being the     last in to bat in this game! [08:28] Ump     Ball! [08:29] Andy     We don't need to fight this guy. [08:34] Andy     We've struck the next guy out twice in a row.     We're guaranteed to get him out again. [08:39] Saw     I guess that hit before spooked them? [08:43] Chi     First base is open, too. [08:47] Ani     But ol' Tanba's up next. [08:50] Ump     Ball three! [08:52] Nis     Come on, you coward! [08:54] Nis     Throw me a strike! [08:58] Ura     Shut up! [08:59] Ura     Doing whatever it takes     to win is not cowardice! [09:03] Ump     Ball four! [09:04] Andy     Yes, correct call. [09:08] Nis     Dammit. [09:10] Tai     Shoulda got it on the first pitch. [09:12] Tai     Mr. Hasn't-Got-It. [09:16] Ann     Batting eighth, first base, Tanba-kun. [09:25] Mut     Is he... doing the robot? [09:27] Kan     I don't think this is going to work. [09:30] Mut     Daigo! Shouldn't you call a     timeout and go calm him down? [09:34] Mut     He's going to end the game     without doing anything. [10:02] Ura     Yamazaki pitched yesterday.     Why's he warming up? [10:07] Ura     Why do they want him to get ready?! [10:15] Ump     Ball! [10:19] Ura     I'm the ace, Coach! [10:22] Ura     Is that how much faith you have in me?! [10:27] Ump     Ball! [10:29] Andy     What's wrong, Urabe? [10:32] Ani     Nice, nice! [10:34] Ani     Good eye, Tanba-senpai! [10:37] Dai     He's nervous, but he's     still seeing them clearly. [10:41] Ump     Ball! [10:43] Dai     You might not have overcome the trauma     of losing that game for the team. [10:49] Dai     But you're not that Tanba-san anymore. [10:59] (Flashback) Dai     Tanba-san. [11:00] (Flashback) Dai     Let's pick at least one of     those pitches to swing at. [11:03] (Flashback) Dai     You never know. You might get lucky. [11:21] Tan     I can't believe it! [11:25] Ura     All right! We win! [11:27] Ura     Suck on this! [11:29] Andy     Urabe! [11:36] Ump     Safe! [11:37] Ump     Safe! [11:43] Both     Yes! [11:44] Kan     4-3! [11:45] Kan     We got one run back! [11:47] Ani     It's a miracle. [11:48] Chi     Nice one, Senpai! [11:50] Nis     So that's a Mr. Has-Got-It. [11:56] Saw     Looks like the tides are turning our way. [12:06] Txt     Nishina [12:06] Txt     Tanba [12:06] Txt     Shigeno [12:07] Ann     Batting ninth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [12:15] Ura     Shi-ge-no! [12:19] Dai     Looks like it's you and me, Urabe! [12:34] Dai     Last inning. [12:37] Ura     4-3. [12:43] Mut     Two outs, bases loaded. [12:46] Mut     Hit it, Daigo! [12:50] Ura     I don't think so! [12:58] Ura     Shigeno! [13:23] Dai     Urabe! [13:25] (Flashback) Dai     I'm sorry. [13:28] (Flashback) Ura     I don't need apologies. [13:30] (Flashback) Ura     Just keep learning the ropes. [13:32] (Flashback) Ura     As catcher, you've got so much     to do and to think about, [13:35] (Flashback) Ura     you don't have time to get down on yourself. [13:39] Dai     I'm definitely hitting this! [13:41] Ura     I'll never let you hit it! [13:53] And     This is bad. [13:55] And     His timing is good,     and he's got a precise swing. [13:59] And     He got in a good hit to     center field last time, too. [14:02] And     Coming at him with     fastballs is too dangerous. [14:05] And     It doesn't have to be in the strike zone. [14:06] And     Just mess up his timing with a curveball. [14:09] And     What?! [14:11] Ura     I won't let you hit it! [14:16] Ump     Foul! [14:17] Mut     That was so close! [14:19] Andy     Timeout! [14:21] Ump     Timeout! [14:28] Ani     He's got a good swing. [14:30] Ani     How much d'ya hafta swing     a bat to get a swing like that? [14:36] Ani     I've been doubtin' Shigeno-senpai     ever since I joined the team. [14:43] Ani     How could the smallest guy     on the team be captain? [14:48] Ani     He handed the startin'     catcher position to me, [14:51] Ani     so I figured he was captain in name only,     with zero confidence or skill. [15:00] Ani     I could'na been more wrong. [15:07] Ump     Play! [15:08] Ani     Shigeno-senpai... [15:12] Ani     As a catcher... [15:19] Ani     As a captain... [15:23] Ani     He's always thinkin' 'bout the     next step for the team as a whole! [15:38] Ump     Foul! Foul! [15:40] Nis     So close. [15:49] (Flashback) Ura     Dammit. Why are they readying Yamazaki? [15:51] (Flashback) Andy     We may have two outs, but bases     are loaded and we're only one ahead. [15:55] (Flashback) Andy     Considering this may go into extra innings, [15:57] (Flashback) Andy     it's only natural Coach wants     our relief pitcher ready to play. [16:02] (Flashback) Andy     It's not that Coach doesn't have faith in you. [16:05] (Flashback) Andy     I understand you really wanting to get     Shigeno out, but you need to cool it. [16:12] (Flashback) Andy     You get it, right? [16:13] (Flashback) Andy     Shigeno's got a read on your fastballs. [16:16] (Flashback) Andy     It doesn't matter if you throw balls,     just pitch him some nice curveballs. [16:20] (Flashback) Andy     If you keep throwing the same pitch,     he will hit it. [16:23] (Flashback) Ura     But I can't control the curveballs. [16:27] (Flashback) Ura     We can't afford a wild pitch     when the bases are loaded. [16:32] (Flashback) Andy     I won't let them past me! [16:34] (Flashback) Andy     I promise I'll stop them! [16:35] (Flashback) Andy     So stop worrying and throw     the best curveballs you can! [16:42] Andy     Since I told him that, the accuracy     and spin on his curveballs has come back. [16:45] Andy     Another one. [16:46] Andy     Shigeno's not ready for your curveballs. [16:57] Mut     Daigo! [17:14] Ura     Get it, Moriguchi! [17:20] Mut     We did it! [17:22] Mut     We caught up! [17:25] Ura     Back home! [17:58] Ump     Safe! [18:11] Ump     Bow! [18:12] Both     Good game! [18:20] Dai     Urabe... [18:28] Andy     Please give him space, Shigeno. [18:35] Dai     Sorry. [18:50] Ura     I'm really sorry, Coach. [18:53] Ura     You were readying Yamazaki,     but they got a hit before he could come in. [18:59] Coa     Don't sweat it. [19:01] Ura     But, sir... [19:03] Coa     Whatever happened, [19:05] Coa     I was never going to swap out my ace     until the seventh inning wrapped up. [19:15] Coa     I know this is hard to take. [19:17] Coa     But next summer will     roll around soon enough. [19:21] Coa     Let's get stronger so we can     pay them back next time. [19:25] Both     Y-Yes, sir! [19:29] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [19:29] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [19:30] Teac     But boy, what a surprise. [19:34] Teac     I didn't think you'd make a comeback. [19:37] Teac     Congratulations. This is so great. [19:41] Teac     Now we can come back here again tomorrow. [19:45] Tao     Could she sound any less enthusiastic? [19:50] Dai     All right, then, Sensei. [19:51] Dai     We'll see you again tomorrow. [19:53] Dai     We're sticking around for the next game,     but you can go on home. [19:58] Dai     Thanks for everything. [19:59] Princ     Oh, really? Bye, then. [20:01] Nis     Look at her go! [20:05] Mut     Hey, Daigo, why are we watching the next game? [20:07] Dai     Huh? [20:09] Mut     You already watched our     next opponent early this morning. [20:15] Dai     Oh, right. [20:18] Dai     Our next opponent. [20:22] Txt     Tokumei [20:22] Txt     Tokumei [20:22] Txt     Atsumori [20:22] Txt     Atsumori [20:22] Txt     Haragase [20:22] Txt     Haragase [20:22] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:22] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:22] Txt     Nakahama [20:22] Txt     Nakahama [20:22] Txt     Yanagawa [20:22] Txt     Yanagawa [20:22] Txt     Itsuki [20:22] Txt     Itsuki [20:22] Txt     Fuurin [20:22] Txt     Fuurin [20:22] Txt     Koutou [20:22] Txt     Koutou [20:22] Txt     Seiwa [20:22] Txt     Seiwa [20:22] Txt     Finals [20:22] Txt     Eihou [20:22] Txt     Eihou [20:22] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:22] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:22] Txt     Nishigaura [20:22] Txt     Nishigaura [20:22] Txt     Fujimihara [20:22] Txt     Fujimihara [20:22] Txt     Kawaeda [20:22] Txt     Kawaeda [20:22] Txt     Daio [20:22] Txt     Daio [20:22] Dai     The team I want to check out now     is our opponent after that. [20:26] Dai     If we beat Yamagawa Middle, [20:28] Dai     our final game will probably be     against this team, Eihou Academy. [20:28] Txt     Daio [20:28] Txt     Tokumei [20:28] Txt     Tokumei [20:28] Txt     Atsumori [20:28] Txt     Atsumori [20:28] Txt     Haragase [20:28] Txt     Haragase [20:28] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:28] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:28] Txt     Nakahama [20:28] Txt     Nakahama [20:28] Txt     Yanagawa [20:28] Txt     Yanagawa [20:28] Txt     Itsuki [20:28] Txt     Itsuki [20:28] Txt     Fuurin [20:28] Txt     Fuurin [20:28] Txt     Finals [20:28] Txt     Eihou [20:28] Txt     Eihou [20:28] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:28] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:28] Txt     Nishigaura [20:28] Txt     Nishigaura [20:28] Txt     Fujimihara [20:28] Txt     Fujimihara [20:28] Txt     Kawaeda [20:28] Txt     Kawaeda [20:28] Txt     Daio [20:30] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:30] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [20:30] Txt     Daio [20:30] Txt     Daio [20:30] Txt     Tokumei [20:30] Txt     Tokumei [20:30] Txt     Atsumori [20:30] Txt     Atsumori [20:30] Txt     Haragase [20:30] Txt     Haragase [20:30] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:30] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [20:30] Txt     Nakahama [20:30] Txt     Nakahama [20:30] Txt     Yanagawa [20:30] Txt     Yanagawa [20:30] Txt     Itsuki [20:30] Txt     Itsuki [20:30] Txt     Finals [20:30] Txt     Eihou [20:30] Txt     Nishigaura [20:30] Txt     Nishigaura [20:30] Txt     Fujimihara [20:30] Txt     Fujimihara [20:30] Txt     Kawaeda [20:30] Txt     Kawaeda [20:37] Tao     Eihou? [20:39] Tao     C'mon, Daigo, what's the point of watching them? [20:42] Tao     You do know they're district     champs every year, right? [20:47] Dai     Of course. That's why we're     going to check them out. [20:55] Dai     From what I saw this morning, [20:56] Dai     we have a good chance     of beating Yanagawa Middle. [21:01] Dai     To be honest, they're quite a bit weaker     than Itsuki Middle and Seiwa Middle, [21:05] Dai     and we already beat them. [21:07] Dai     They won't be a difficult opponent. [21:09] Dai     Since it's all but guaranteed     that Eihou will make it to the final, [21:13] Dai     we will have to fight them     right around this time tomorrow, [21:17] Dai     Even if it's a game we can't win,     I'd like to put up the best fight we can. [21:25] Txt     Fujimihara [21:25] Txt     Fujimihara [21:25] Txt     Eihou Academy [21:25] Txt     Eihou Academy [21:28] Ann     Top of the first. [21:30] Ann     Fujimihara Middle to bat. [21:32] Ann     Batting first, right field, Fukazawa-kun. [21:36] Dai     Where are Tao and the others? [21:38] Mut     They said they needed the bathroom. [21:41] Kan     All three of them? [21:44] Dai     So that's Eihou's ace, huh? [21:48] Dai     He sure is tall. [22:00] Ump     Strike! [22:01] Ani     That was fast as spit! Unbelievable! [22:03] Ani     That had to be around 140 kmph! [22:05] Dai     Right. So that's why they're     back-to-back district champs. [22:10] Chi     Um... [22:12] Chi     So, uh... Sagara-senpai     and Sawa-senpai went home. [22:17] Chi     They said, "Good luck, Daigo-kyun." [24:00] Izu     Mutsuko-chan, congrats on winning     your second-round game! [24:03] Mut     It's all thanks to the breaking     balls you taught me, Izumi-senpai! [24:06] Izu     But can tomorrow's semi-finals     even go ahead in this weather? [24:10] Mut     We've all got to think about tomorrow. [24:13] Mut     As the pitcher, I've got my own doubts... [24:15] Izu     C'mon! Chin up! [24:17] Izu     Hey, Daigo! You're the captain! Say something! SIGN    Cloudy, Then Rainy? [24:20] Mut     Next time: "Cloudy, Then Rainy?" [24:22] Izu     Run to the stage of your dreams! E12 - Cloudy, Then Rainy? 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.) [00:05] Ump     Safe! [00:13] Txt     Fuurin [00:13] Txt     Fuurin [00:13] Txt     Finals [00:13] Txt     Eihou [00:13] Txt     Eihou [00:13] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [00:13] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [00:13] Txt     Nishigaura [00:13] Txt     Nishigaura [00:13] Txt     Fujimihara [00:13] Txt     Fujimihara [00:13] Txt     Kawaeda [00:13] Txt     Kawaeda [00:13] Txt     Daio [00:13] Txt     Daio [00:13] Txt     Tokumei [00:13] Txt     Tokumei [00:13] Txt     Atsumori [00:13] Txt     Atsumori [00:13] Txt     Haragase [00:13] Txt     Haragase [00:13] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [00:13] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [00:13] Txt     Nakahama [00:13] Txt     Nakahama [00:13] Txt     Yanagawa [00:13] Txt     Yanagawa [00:13] Txt     Itsuki [00:13] Txt     Itsuki [00:13] Dai     The team I want to check out now     is our opponent after that. [00:14] Txt     Fuurin [00:14] Txt     Fuurin [00:15] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [00:15] Txt     Minami     Satoyama [00:15] Txt     Finals [00:15] Txt     Eihou [00:15] Txt     Nishigaura [00:15] Txt     Nishigaura [00:15] Txt     Fujimihara [00:15] Txt     Fujimihara [00:15] Txt     Kawaeda [00:15] Txt     Kawaeda [00:15] Txt     Daio [00:15] Txt     Daio [00:15] Txt     Tokumei [00:15] Txt     Tokumei [00:15] Txt     Atsumori [00:15] Txt     Atsumori [00:15] Txt     Haragase [00:15] Txt     Haragase [00:15] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [00:15] Txt     Nishi-     Minato [00:15] Txt     Nakahama [00:15] Txt     Nakahama [00:15] Txt     Yanagawa [00:15] Txt     Yanagawa [00:15] Txt     Itsuki [00:15] Txt     Itsuki [00:16] Dai     This team, Eihou Academy. [01:52] Txt     Fujimihara [01:52] Txt     Fujimihara [01:52] Txt     Eihou Academy [01:52] Txt     Eihou Academy SIGN    Cloudy, Then Rainy? [02:02] Chi     Um... [02:04] Chi     So, uh... Sagara-senpai     and Sawa-senpai went home. [02:08] Chi     They said, "Good luck, Daigo-kyun." [02:12] Ani     They went home? [02:14] Ani     How come?! [02:15] Chi     Who knows. [02:16] Ani     I'm goin' after 'em. [02:18] Mut     Anita. [02:20] Mut     It's fine. [02:21] Mut     Let's just concentrate on the game. [02:28] Dai     Eihou's ace, Jitou. [02:40] Dai     140 kmph is a bit of an exaggeration, [02:42] Dai     but his fastballs are consistently     over the 130 kmph mark. [02:49] Dai     He's several notches faster than Yokouchi     and Urabe, and we did fastball drills for them. [02:56] Nis     Guess there's a reason these guys     are the team to beat in our district. [03:00] Dai     Yeah, their offense packs a punch, too. [03:12] Dai     They get hits all the way down the order. [03:15] Txt     Fujimihara [03:15] Txt     Fujimihara [03:15] Txt     Eihou Academy [03:15] Txt     Eihou Academy [03:16] Dai     I wanted to check out their batters some more,     but what I saw depressed me too much. [03:21] Ump     Bow! [03:22] All     Thank you! [03:25] Chi     They're so strong. [03:26] Kan     We're going to get destroyed. [03:29] Mut     No wonder Tao and Yayoi just left like that. [03:32] Mut     Beating them is impossible. [03:35] Ani     Looks 'bout right. [03:37] Ani     S'obvious we were gonna run into this     kinda hurdle on our way to Regionals. [03:40] Ani     Beatin' them'll be worth it. [03:42] Nis     Gonna be fun. [03:44] Nis     I'm looking forward to seeing     how far my pitching gets us. [03:50] Dai     You guys are right. [03:52] Dai     Looks like we've got no choice but to     put Nishina on the mound in the final. [03:55] Dai     Problem is, who will we get to     pitch in our semifinal game? [04:02] Txt     Fujimihara [04:02] Txt     Fujimihara [04:02] Txt     Eihou Academy [04:02] Txt     Eihou Academy [04:02] Dai     I think you'd do fine against     Yanagawa Middle, Mutsuko, [04:05] Dai     but it'd be your third game in three days. [04:08] Dai     Pitching a complete game when     you're already exhausted is a tough ask, [04:12] Dai     and I don't want you to overdo it. [04:14] Ani     So what's the plan? [04:18] Dai     Chisato. [04:19] Dai     You pitched for Yokohama Little, right? [04:23] Dai     I want you and Mutsuko to get us through     tomorrow's game with Yanagawa. [04:27] Chi     Are you sure I'm up for it? [04:29] Dai     Yes. I'm counting on you. [04:31] Chi     All right. [04:33] Dai     Great. [04:34] Dai     How about we go back to school now     and you can show me your pitching? [04:38] Chi     Right now? [04:39] Tan     Hey, Shigeno. [04:41] Tan     We just finished a game.     Fujii's probably tired. [04:43] Tan     You shouldn't go overboard. [04:45] Dai     It's true we don't need to push     ourselves hard for the next game, [04:49] Dai     but we've got a chance of facing Eihou,     so I want to give it all we've got. [04:52] Dai     Is it too much? [04:53] Chi     No, I'll go. [04:56] Mut     I-I'm coming too! [04:57] Dai     Yeah, okay. It might be     better if you're there. [05:01] Nis     I bet you want to check out     my hyper-speed pitches, too. [05:04] Dai     Yup. [05:05] Dai     As you are now, you don't     stand a chance against Eihou. [05:10] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [05:10] Dai     All right, anyone not heading back     to school is done for the day. [05:14] Dai     Good job, everyone! [05:15] All     Good job! [05:15] Tan     Get some rest, guys. [05:17] Kan     Okay. [05:19] Ani     Captain! [05:21] Ani     I oughta be the one goin' back     to school an' catchin' their pitches. [05:25] Ani     I'm sorry. [05:26] Dai     Don't sweat it. [05:28] Dai     Right now, getting over your     injury is your top priority. [05:30] Dai     Hurry up and get it checked out. [05:34] Ani     Then, I'll leave it to ya, Captain. [05:37] Chi     Hey! You're getting left behind! [05:41] Dai     Coming! [05:43] Dai     Later, Anita. [05:48] Ani     Ouch... [05:53] Ani     I'm injured, so I can't go practice     with 'em, even though I wanna. [05:57] Ani     But there ain't anythin' wrong     with Sagara-senpai or Sawa-senpai, [06:00] Ani     so why'd they go home instead     of watchin' Eihou's game with us? [06:03] Txt     Team [06:03] Txt     Yoshisawa Little [06:03] Txt     Yokohama Little [06:03] Txt     Team [06:03] Txt     Yoshisawa Little [06:03] Txt     Yokohama Little [06:13] (Flashback) Chi     Yes! [06:14] (Flashback) Chi     We've got someone on first! [06:15] (Flashback) Ani     This is still anyone's game. [06:24] (Flashback) Chi     A-All right! [06:28] (Flashback) Tao     Dang, looks like you stole my spotlight. [06:30] (Flashback) Yay     Couldn't have done it without your setup. [06:34] Ani     I've admired those two     ever since I was in Little. [06:38] Ani     Both of 'em were already doin' amazin' things     even before I started wearin' the mask. [06:44] Ani     Please lemme keep admirin' you forever... [06:52] Yay     D'you think that was a bit mean,     running out on Daigo? [06:55] Tao     Not even a little. [06:56] Tao     His relentless can-do attitude     is honestly exhausting at times. [07:01] Tao     There's no way we can beat Eihou, anyway. [07:04] Yay     What if they all went back to school     to practice after the Eihou game? [07:07] Tao     Nah, surely not. [07:09] Tao     Oh, wait, that actually does sound     like something Daigo would suggest. [07:13] Tao     Jeez, it's not like a few random practice     sessions are the answer to everything. [07:17] Tao     Especially for you, Yayoi— [07:24] Yay     Well, I'm not letting baseball eat into     my downtime after a game on a weekend. [07:28] Tao     Right? [07:30] Tao     I mean, I like baseball. I really do.     But don't you wonder sometimes? [07:34] Tao     If this is all our middle     school years are about? [07:37] Yay     Meaning? [07:39] Tao     This is our youth, you know? Our youth! [07:41] Tao     At this rate, it'll be three years later,     and all we'll have done [07:44] Tao     is sweat our asses off on the field,     chasing a white ball around! [07:48] Yay     I think getting sweaty on a baseball field      and chasing a white ball around [07:51] Yay     is exactly what adults call "youth." [07:54] Tao     What? [07:56] Yay     But the "youth" you're talking about     is something like that, right? [08:00] Girl     Say "Ah." [08:00] Guy     Ah. [08:02] Tao     I can't go to high school and admit     to people I've never had a boyfriend! [08:07] Yay     I get where you're coming from. [08:09] Yay     Wouldn't it be nice to be like Mutsuko     and have a crush on someone on our team? [08:14] Tao     Right... Wait, what did you just say? [08:17] Yay     Don't tell me you haven't noticed. [08:20] Tao     Who is it? [08:21] Tao     Daigo? [08:21] Tao     Nishina? [08:22] Yay     Hey now, what happened to Tanba-san? [08:25] Tao     No way it's him. [08:29] Dai     Okay! [08:30] Dai     Let's go. [08:31] Mut     Okay. [08:37] Dai     That was nice! [08:43] Nis     Huh. Those are pretty fast. [08:46] Nis     Not nearly as fast as mine, of course. [08:49] Nis     But probably faster than— [08:50] Mut     Hm? [08:51] Nis     Oh, nothing. [08:56] Dai     Looking good! [08:58] Dai     By the way, can you throw any breaking balls? [09:02] Chi     I'm not sure, but I'll give it a try. [09:06] Mut     That's a bit mean of Daigo. [09:08] Mut     Chisato's a first-year. She can't     just casually throw breaking balls. [09:13] Mut     After all, grade schoolers     are banned from using them. [09:18] Dai     Nice ball! [09:20] Mut     A slider? [09:22] Nis     Breaking balls are only     banned in rubber-ball. [09:25] Nis     But she played Little League. [09:28] Dai     I liked that slider! [09:30] Dai     Your control was good, too.     We can really use these! [09:33] Chi     Oh, really? [09:35] Chi     I'm so happy! [09:36] Chi     Thank you! [09:38] Nis     I think Fujii just secured     the starting pitcher spot. [09:42] Nis     What? I was just saying. [09:44] Mut     Good work today. [09:47] Mut     Hey, Daigo! I'm pretty tired, so I'm heading home. [09:51] Dai     Uh, okay. Good job today. [09:54] Mut     Good luck, Chisato. [09:56] Chi     I'll try! [10:05] (Flashback) Mut     Pitcher? [10:07] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. We don't have a pitcher right now, you see. [10:11] (Flashback) Mut     Well, yeah, but I'm sure one of     the new sign-ups in spring will want to pitch. [10:17] (Flashback) Dai     Spring's way too late. [10:19] (Flashback) Dai     We won't know if we can     throw them straight into a game, [10:21] (Flashback) Dai     so we need to train up at least     one pitcher from our current roster. [10:28] Mut     See? Good pitchers signed up after all. [10:44] Izu     Ack, I'm soaked through. [10:46] Izu     I didn't know it was gonna rain today. [10:50] Mut     Izumi-senpai? [10:53] Izu     Hi! [11:02] Izu     Well, isn't this a crazy coincidence! [11:04] Mut     Right? [11:06] Izu     Are you coming back from a game? [11:08] Izu     Your second game was today, wasn't it? [11:10] Mut     Yes. [11:11] Izu     So how'd it go? [11:13] Mut     We won. [11:14] Mut     It was really close, but still... [11:15] Izu     Wow, that's awesome! [11:18] Izu     So is it the semi-finals tomorrow? [11:20] Mut     Yeah, looks like. [11:21] Izu     The fact you made it this far     with your useless captain [11:25] Izu     means the ace must be rock solid. [11:27] Mut     Oh, no... [11:28] Mut     Besides, it's all thanks to you. [11:31] Mut     You taught me how to throw breaking balls. [11:33] Izu     You were a quick learner,     so teaching you was fun for me too. [11:39] (Flashback) Izu     Put your middle finger on the stitching. [11:41] (Flashback) Izu     Yeah, like that. [11:42] (Flashback) Izu     Don't twist. Slice it like... this. [11:45] (Flashback) Mut     Don't twist, slice. [11:48] Mut     Since then, I've also learned     how to do pickoff attempts. [11:51] Mut     There are so many things a pitcher     needs to learn. It's a bit overwhelming. [11:57] Izu     But still fun, right? [11:58] Mut     Yes! [12:04] Mut     Which is why I'd really like     to be pitching all the time. [12:10] Mut     Today, I ran out of steam     in the middle of the game, [12:13] Mut     and tomorrow, another girl     might be the starting pitcher. [12:19] Izu     Mutsuko-chan, tomorrow would     be your third day in a row, right? [12:22] Izu     Then, it's totally normal. [12:29] Mut     I suppose. [12:33] Izu     I bet you feel a strong sense     of responsibility for the team. [12:39] Mut     Huh? [12:40] Izu     You're a bit like Daigo in that way. [12:44] Izu     Heh, I guess that's a bit of an insult,     comparing you to him. [12:59] Izu     I thought this was gonna be a shower,     but doesn't look like it's stopping. [13:05] Izu     Here you go. [13:06] Izu     You can use this umbrella, if you like. [13:08] Izu     I'll just sprint home. [13:10] Mut     Oh, I couldn't! [13:12] Mut     You should take it! [13:14] Mut     I'll be fine. I'll run home. [13:16] Izu     Daigo would be super mad if I let his ace     catch a cold the day before the semi-finals. [13:24] Izu     Take it. [13:26] Izu     See ya. [13:27] Izu     Good luck tomorrow. [13:44] Nis     The rain's getting even worse. [13:47] Dai     No signs of it letting up. [13:49] Dai     Let's call it a day. [13:50] Nis     Huh? Seriously? [13:52] Chi     Okay. [13:53] Chi     I'm off, then. [13:54] Nis     H-Hey! I haven't thrown a single pitch yet! [13:59] Dai     That's too bad. [14:00] Dai     Let's get going before we catch a chill. [14:03] Nis     What the hell?! [14:04] Nis     This rain won't dampen my pitching spirit! [14:08] Nis     Okay, you win this round, rain. [14:14] Nis     Man, the weather forecast was way off. [14:20] Kids     Nishina? [14:23] Chib     You on your way home? [14:24] Nis     Yeah. [14:25] Nis     You guys just finished practice, too? [14:27] Chib     Yeah, more or less. [14:28] Ume     So are you still on that all-girls' team? [14:32] Nis     Yeah, more or less. [14:33] Fuji     You ain't got it easy, huh? [14:36] Nis     What about you? [14:37] Nis     How are you doing in Senior League? [14:39] Nis     You all starters yet? [14:41] Chib     Are you really in any position     to worry about us? [14:44] Chib     I heard, y'know. [14:45] Chib     I know they still haven't let you pitch     in your girls' rubber-ball team. [14:50] Nis     C'mon, dude, your info's outta date. [14:52] Nis     They want me to be the     starting pitcher in the final. [14:55] Nis     Against Eihou, no less. [14:58] Nis     Looks like those fools finally     realized how good I really am. [15:02] Nis     This is the beginning of my saga! [15:05] Chib     Huh? [15:06] Kit     Looks like you're having a good time. [15:09] Ume     You've really meshed with that team, huh. [15:12] Nis     Totally the opposite.     They're meshing with me! [15:17] Sign     Hayashida Chiropractor [15:17] Sign     Hayashida Chiropractor [15:17] Nurse     Take care. [15:18] Ani     Thank you. [15:22] Ani     One week for it to fully heal. [15:25] Ani     I'm happy as heck it's only a light sprain. [15:28] Ani     The doc told me I oughtn't play tomorrow,     but that ain't a luxury I can afford. [15:36] Ani     Seriously? It's rainin'?! [15:38] Ani     Aw man, this sucks. I ain't got an umbrella. [15:43] Ani     No, wait, this is great! [15:45] Ani     If the game gets postponed     to next week 'cause of the rain, [15:48] Ani     my wrist'll be all healed up by then! [15:50] Ani     Rain harder! [15:52] Ani     Postpone the game! [15:54] Tao     Wow, I never knew Mutsuko     had a thing for Daigo. [15:58] Yay     Seriously, are you blind? [16:00] Yay     It's pretty obvious just by looking at them. [16:04] Yay     Oh. It's raining. [16:06] Tao     Ah. Wonder if they'll     postpone tomorrow's game. [16:09] Tao     Not that it matters when we play Eihou.     The result will be the same. [16:14] Tao     Hey, Yayoi, do you have an umbrella? [16:17] Yay     Just a folding one. [16:19] Tao     That's some top-tier girl skills! [16:21] Tao     Can we share it to the station? [16:28] Txt     Batting Center     Mifune Dome [16:28] Txt     Batting Center     Mifune Dome [16:36] Kan     This time! [16:38] Kan     I can't keep holding the team back! [16:45] Kan     This time! [16:47] Txt     Batting Center     Mifune Dome [16:47] Txt     Batting Center     Mifune Dome [16:48] Kan     This time! [17:00] (Flashback) Mut     First! [17:11] Tan     I'm the only third-year on the team. [17:13] Tan     I can't let the younger guys see this     pathetic version of me anymore. [17:20] Dad     I'm home! [17:21] Chi     Welcome back. [17:23] Dad     So how'd it go, Chisato? [17:26] Chi     Oh, we won. [17:28] Chi     And our semi-final opponent looks beatable, [17:31] Chi     so we'll probably make the final. [17:34] Chi     And tomorrow, I'm going to pitch as well. [17:41] Dad     That's fantastic! [17:42] Dad     I'll definitely be there to cheer you on. [17:45] Chi     But don't you have a Dolphins game tomorrow? [17:48] Dad     Oh, yeah, that's right. [17:50] Dad     I should be able to make it to the final, though. [17:53] Dad     Wait for me on the mound, Chisato. [17:56] Chi     I think they're getting someone     else to pitch in the final. [18:01] Dad     That's fine, too! [18:02] Dad     All right! Let's go winjoy some pork     cutlet rice bowl to bring you luck! [18:06] Mom     I just finished making dinner.     I fried up some ginger pork. [18:10] Mom     What did you say you     were going to go eat? [18:12] Dad     I-It was a joke! [18:14] Dad     You make the best food, Miho. [18:21] Chi     Hang in there, Dad. [18:35] Mom     So I heard you won again. [18:38] Mom     You're on a roll. [18:39] Mom     Maybe I'll come watch your game tomorrow. [18:41] Dai     You don't have to. [18:43] Dai     This next game is going to be     more of a test run, anyway. [18:46] Izu     I'll give you credit for making     it this far with that team. [18:50] Izu     But are you on top of it? [18:52] Dai     On top of what? [18:53] Izu     The mental side. [18:55] Izu     Especially with your ace. [18:57] Izu     You're the captain, so it's your job     to keep on top of these things. [19:01] Dai     Our ace? [19:02] Dai     Something up with Mutsuko? [19:05] Izu     You really don't have the slightest clue? [19:11] Dai     Pitching two games in a row     has really tired her out, [19:13] Dai     so I decided to use two     pitchers in tomorrow's game. [19:16] Dai     But that's for her sake too. [19:18] Izu     Even if it's for her, you have to     consider how delicate a girl's heart is! [19:24] Mom     It might not be in Mutsuko-chan's     interest to say too much. [19:28] Mom     Daigo is just as dense as his father. [19:32] Izu     You're right. [19:33] Izu     It was foolish of me to try. [19:36] Dai     Huh? [19:39] Tv     And now, the weather for the     Kantou Koushinetsu area. [19:43] Tv     Intermittent showers will continue     through the night and into the early hours. [19:48] Tv     But the rain will clear up by morning,     and we should see some sun in the afternoon. [19:53] Dai     The field will be in bad shape.     I wonder if they'll cancel the game. [19:57] Dai     Considering Anita's injury and Mutsuko's     fatigue, that might work out better for us. [20:05] Mom     Izumi, can you get that? [20:07] Izu     Sure. [20:11] Izu     Oh, actually, I think I need     the toilet, like right now. [20:14] Izu     Daigo, can you get it? [20:16] Dai     What? [20:19] Dai     Hello? [20:21] Dai     Mutsuko? [20:23] Dai     What are you doing here this late? [20:25] Mut     I ran into Izumi-senpai earlier, [20:28] Mut     and she lent me this. [20:30] Mut     I wanted to return it as soon as possible. [20:33] Dai     You could've just given it to me tomorrow. [20:36] Mut     Well, I guess, but... [20:40] Dai     I'm glad I got a chance to see you, though. [20:45] Dai     You looked so tired earlier.     I'm relieved you're looking better. [20:49] Mut     Oh, that's what he meant. [20:53] Mut     Well, see you tomorrow. [20:55] Dai     Yeah. Later. [21:03] Izu     What is wrong with you?! [21:04] Izu     Walk her home this instant! [21:05] Mom     That's right, Daigo! [21:12] Mut     I kinda feel bad. [21:14] Mut     Now you're walking me home. [21:16] Dai     Oh, no, it's not a problem. [21:22] Both     You know... [21:22] Both     You know... [21:26] Dai     Oh, sorry. Go ahead. [21:29] Mut     It wasn't important.     What were you going to say? [21:34] Dai     No, I was just thinking... [21:40] Dai     I hope it doesn't stop raining. [21:47] Mut     Yeah. [24:00] Nis     This is bad. The ground's so soggy,     it's just one error after the other! [24:04] Nis     This game's gonna be tough, Sekitori-senpai. [24:06] Kan     It's "Kandori," not "Sekitori." I'm not a sumo. [24:08] Nis     Anyway, why are all     the girls getting so tense? [24:11] Nis     What's going on? [24:12] Kan     Girls have a lot to worry about, okay? [24:14] Nis     Like what? How to season your sumo stew? [24:17] Kan     That'll go down sumooth!     Wait, that's not a Sekitori's job! [24:18] Nis     Aren't you a Kandori?! SIGN    Semi-Finals Time! [24:20] Nis     Next time: "Semi-Finals Time!" [24:22] Kan     Run to the stage of your dreams! E13 - Semi-Finals Time! 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.) [00:07] Mut     Yes! It's going to get canceled for sure! [00:09] Mut     By next week, I'll have my energy back,     so Chisato won't take my place on the mound! [00:15] Txt     Shigeno Daigo [00:18] Mut     Ah, it's Daigo. [00:20] Mut     Hello? [00:21] Mut     Good morning! [00:23] Mut     What? [00:25] Mut     The game's going ahead?! SIGN    Semi-Finals Time! [01:58] Tea     The organizers of the tournament said     this rain isn't enough for them to cancel. [02:03] Tea     Apparently, it's supposed     to let up around noon. [02:06] Tao     So why can't we wait for it     to stop and then play? [02:09] Tea     I'll leave the rest to you, Shigeno-kun. [02:11] Dai     Right. [02:13] Dai     These conditions aren't the best,     but it's the same for both teams. [02:17] Dai     It would've been nice to     have some time to rest up, [02:21] Dai     but let's get fired up     and do our best out there. [02:23] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [02:24] Dai     Okay, time for today's batting lineup. [02:27] Dai     Leadoff to third will     stay the same as before: [02:30] Dai     Chisato, Tao, and Sawa-san. [02:33] Dai     Since Anita's wrist is injured, I'll play     cleanup and wear the mask today. [02:40] Saw     That's some load you're carrying, captain. [02:43] Dai     Since he did well last time out,     batting fifth, Nishina, right field. [02:45] Nis     Yeah, there it is! [02:48] Dai     Batting sixth, Anita, left field. [02:51] Dai     Batting seventh, Tanba-san, first base. [02:54] Tan     Got it. [02:55] Dai     Batting eighth, Kandori, third base. [02:57] Nis     The questionable 6-hole has     finally dropped down the order. [03:04] Mut     I guess Chisato will be pitching first. [03:07] Mut     Well, after yesterday's pitching practice, [03:10] Mut     it's obvious it'll be either     her or Nishina on the mound. [03:14] Dai     Batting ninth and last, Mutsuko,     so she won't have to bat so much. [03:18] Dai     And naturally, she's our starting pitcher. [03:21] Dai     All right, let's go! [03:23] Mut     Huh?! [03:27] Txt     Yanagawa [03:27] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:27] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:32] Guy     All right. [03:33] Guy     Oops. [03:36] Guy     Sorry! [03:39] Nis     I see how it is. [03:41] Tan     I'm surprised this team managed to win twice. [03:45] Ani     Ain't this a sign that     they've got a good pitcher? [03:48] Dai     Nope. Their #1 and #10 were pitching yesterday... [03:55] Dai     ...and it was like that. [03:56] Tao     So slow! [03:57] Nis     Looks like this'll be an easy win. [04:00] Tan     No. We can't let our guard down. [04:02] Tan     If we're just going on speed,     our ace isn't any faster. [04:07] Dai     It seems the luck of the     draw got them this far, [04:10] Dai     but underestimating them could be fatal. [04:12] Dai     Let's keep our heads, get a clean win, [04:15] Dai     and progress to the final this afternoon. [04:17] Ump     Line up! [04:19] Ump     Bow! [04:20] All     Good luck! [04:29] (Flashback) Mut     H-Hold up, Daigo. [04:32] (Flashback) Dai     Huh? [04:33] (Flashback) Mut     Why are you putting me in from the start? [04:36] (Flashback) Mut     I thought you'd put     Chisato on the mound first, [04:38] (Flashback) Mut     since I'm tired from     pitching two days in a row. [04:41] (Flashback) Dai     I never said I'd do that. [04:43] (Flashback) Dai     What I said was we'd get both     of you pitching against Yanagawa. [04:48] (Flashback) Dai     I don't know how much your body     was able to recover in just one night. [04:52] (Flashback) Dai     You'll pitch from the start, but as soon     as fatigue sets in, we'll switch to Chisato. [04:57] (Flashback) Dai     I'll keep an eye out for that as well. [04:59] (Flashback) Mut     B-But Chisato's pitches are way faster,     and she has experience... [05:05] (Flashback) Dai     Pitching isn't about how fast     you can throw it, Mutsuko. [05:12] Ann     First inning, Yanagawa Middle to bat. [05:12] Txt     Yanagawa [05:12] Txt     Fuurin Academy [05:12] Txt     Fuurin Academy [05:16] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Hasegawa-kun. [05:20] Ump     Play ball! [05:22] (Flashback) Dai     The most important thing     in pitching is control, [05:25] (Flashback) Dai     and the mental strength to     maintain that control at all times. [05:29] Ump     Strike! [05:31] (Flashback) Dai     You have a firm handle on both. [05:38] Ump     Foul! [05:40] (Flashback) Dai     Chisato may be experienced,     but she's a middle relief pitcher. [05:43] (Flashback) Dai     We have no idea about her stamina,     or how she performs as a starting pitcher. [05:47] (Flashback) Dai     But we do know that, despite everything,     you've gotten us through the last two games, [05:52] (Flashback) Dai     and you're getting better and better. [05:57] (Flashback) Dai     Navigating tight spots and keeping it     together in your very first tournament [06:02] (Flashback) Dai     requires a lot of mental strength. [06:04] (Flashback) Dai     Have more faith in yourself, Mutsuko. [06:11] Ump     Strike three! Out! [06:14] Dai     Nice one! [06:19] Saw     Well, look at you, little miss chirpy. [06:21] Tao     Looking good, Mutsu! [06:23] Ann     Batting second, right field, Tanimura-kun. [06:24] Ani     Yer one tough cookie, Senpai. [06:32] Ump     Strike! You're out! [06:35] Saw     Two outs! [06:37] Chi     Huh. Doesn't look like I'm needed, after all. [06:40] Ann     Batting third, left field, Nakamori-kun. [06:45] Coa     Well, luck got us this far, [06:48] Coa     but I guess when you get to the semi-finals, [06:50] Coa     you won't face a team nice     enough to give you gimmes. [06:56] Ump     Strike! [06:59] Dai     Mutsuko's in good form. [07:02] Dai     I guess she's the type of pitcher who recovers     quickly and gets better the more she pitches. [07:05] Mut     I can do this. [07:07] Mut     I don't feel tired at all and against     these guys, I can win this by myself! [07:13] Tao     Got it! [07:15] Tao     Huh? [07:19] Ump     Safe! [07:20] Tao     Sorry, my bad. [07:22] Mut     It's okay. [07:25] Ann     Batting fourth, third base, Kimura-kun. [07:34] Dai     Second! [07:38] Nis     Hey, c'mon! What the hell are you doing? [07:42] Kim     All right! Two outs, first and third! [07:43] Coa     Looks like our team hasn't run out of luck yet. [07:47] Saw     I'm sorry, Mutsuko. [07:49] Mut     It's fine, don't worry! [07:51] Ann     Batting fifth, second base, Sakai-kun. [07:55] Dai     Both made errors even though     they're usually good in the field. [08:00] Dai     The rain's making the     ball behave differently, [08:02] Dai     which makes bad hops more likely. [08:05] Dai     The ground's pretty messed up because     of both teams' drills before the game. [08:09] Dai     This is bad. [08:15] All     Got it! [08:19] Yay     Uh-oh. [08:19] Yay     Seriously? [08:20] Boy     Yeah! We took the lead! [08:24] Yay     We all thought we had it, huh? [08:25] Chi     I'm sorry. [08:27] Chi     Next time that happens,     I'll make sure I get to it. [08:30] Tao     Sounds good! [08:32] Ann     Batting sixth, first base, Takanashi-kun. [08:34] Tao     Two outs! [08:35] Coa     Runners on first and third again! [08:37] Txt     Yanagawa [08:37] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:37] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:38] Mut     This can't be happening! [08:40] Mut     I'm pitching well, [08:42] Mut     so why is it going down like this? [08:45] Ump     Ball! [08:47] Ump     Ball! [08:55] Ump     Ball! [08:57] Mut     Seriously, what's going on? [08:59] Mut     The ball's wet from the rain and     I'm having trouble controlling it! [09:03] Dai     Mutsuko! Use the rosin bag! [09:06] Dai     It's in your back pocket! [09:08] Dai     It'll stop it from slipping! [09:09] Mut     Ah! I forgot all about that. [09:13] Mut     I've never really used it before. [09:22] Ump     Play! [09:23] Nis     Come on. Get it together. [09:26] Ani     Ya got this, Senpai! [09:29] Mut     Good luck, Mutsuko. [09:35] Ump     Strike! [09:37] Ump     Strike two! [09:40] Ump     You're out! [09:41] Ump     Three outs! [09:44] Dai     Awesome! [09:45] Dai     Nice pitching! [09:47] Dai     She needed rosin, but she got us out of that     tight spot with three consecutive strikes. [09:52] Mut     Yeah, let's turn it around from here! [09:53] Dai     Her ability to self-correct     and her guts on the mound [09:56] Dai     may be way better than even I was expecting. [10:00] Saw     We're lucky we've got Mutsuko, huh? [10:03] Tao     You said it. Our errors were     about to cost us a ton of runs. [10:08] Ani     Senpai. [10:12] Saw     What's up, Anita? [10:14] Ani     Oh, uh, y-ya know,     yer the linchpin of our defense, [10:19] Ani     so ya gotta tighten up     an' be a bit more solid. [10:22] Tao     We already know that. [10:24] Tao     But what can we do? [10:25] Tao     The ground conditions are really bad. [10:27] Saw     Sorry about that. We'll be more careful. [10:29] Saw     That run was totally on us. [10:35] Ann     Bottom of the first. [10:36] Ann     Fuurin Academy to bat. [10:39] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii-san. [10:42] Nis     All right! Go! [10:44] Nis     Against this loser pitcher,     one run is nothing! [10:48] Mut     Hey! [10:49] Mut     You'll get us a warning from the umpire. [10:51] Ump     Play! [10:59] Ump     Strike! [11:05] (Flashback) Tao     Hm? Did you say something, Anita? [11:07] (Flashback) Ani     I'm talkin' 'bout yesterday, ya know? [11:10] (Flashback) Ani     Shigeno-senpai wanted us     to watch Eihou's game. [11:15] (Flashback) Ani     So why'd y'all split? [11:17] (Flashback) Tao     Hm? What's wrong? [11:19] (Flashback) Tao     Are you mad we left, Anita? [11:22] (Flashback) Ani     W-Well, I ain't exactly mad... [11:25] (Flashback) Tao     I mean, maybe it wasn't fair on     Daigo AKA Mr. Overenthusiastic, [11:29] (Flashback) Tao     but we thought watching     Eihou's game was pretty pointless. [11:39] Nis     Yes! [11:40] Mut     Nice batting! [11:42] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [11:45] (Flashback) Ani     Wh-Whaddaya mean, "pointless"? [11:48] (Flashback) Tao     Well, you know... [11:52] (Flashback) Tao     We're girls, after all. [11:54] (Flashback) Tao     I mean, competing with the boys?     We should drop it while we can laugh it off. [11:58] (Flashback) Saw     To be honest, the thought of     playing Eihou does nothing for me. [12:02] (Flashback) Saw     They're gonna demolish us     and make us feel pathetic. [12:09] Ump     Out! [12:11] Ump     Out! [12:19] Tao     Huh. Maybe that was a ball after all. [12:22] Nis     Ya think?! Pay attention, you doofus! [12:28] Guy     Got it! [12:30] Ump     Out! [12:31] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [12:32] Txt     Yanagawa [12:32] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:32] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:35] Saw     Those pitches are so slow.     It's hard to get a good hit. [12:39] Tao     They're so weak, they go nowhere     even when you do hit them. [12:43] Dai     Hey, you two. [12:45] Dai     Both the ones you swung at were balls. [12:48] Dai     I know it's tempting to swing     when they're that slow, [12:50] Dai     but pick your moment. [12:52] Tao     Yeah, you're right. [12:54] Saw     Sorry, my bad. [12:58] Ani     Those errors earlier... [12:59] Ani     It ain't the rain that caused 'em. [13:02] Ani     Those two couldn't care less     'bout winnin' this game! [13:07] Ani     I remember what they said. [13:09] (Flashback) Tao     We should drop it while we can laugh it off. [13:13] (Flashback) Saw     They're going to demolish us     and make us feel pathetic. [13:17] Ani     An' they meant it, too. [13:20] Ani     If the backbone of our     team has that attitude, [13:22] Ani     we ain't even gonna win the     games we should be winnin'! [13:43] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [13:46] Dai     This is bad. [13:48] Dai     Only two innings left. [13:50] Dai     With a pitcher like that,     I figured runs would come easy. [13:53] Dai     I never imagined we'd have no     runs on the board by the fifth. [13:56] Mut     Tao! Go get 'em! [13:59] Dai     Ah, we can do that. [14:00] Dai     You need to sit on the bench and rest up     as much as you can while we're batting. [14:05] Mut     I'm fine, really. [14:07] Mut     If we don't score some runs, we're going to lose! [14:10] Mut     This isn't the time to space out in the back. [14:12] Mut     Tao! You can do this! [14:15] Ani     Sakura-senpai's on her third straight game     pitchin' an' she's still goin' strong. [14:22] Ani     This is the innin' where the top     of the order needs to do somethin'! [14:31] Dai     All right! [14:34] Ump     Out! [14:35] Tao     Dang. That was a good hit, too. [14:40] Ann     Batting third, second base, Sawa-san. [14:44] Dai     I thought Tao would make that for sure... [14:48] Dai     This is really bad. [14:49] Dai     We need to do something this inning. [14:51] Dai     Or we'll have our backs to the wall. [14:54] Tao     Sorry I couldn't get on base. [14:56] Tao     It would've made it through     if it wasn't such a swamp out there. [15:00] Ani     So why didn't you start     runnin' sooner, Sagara-senpai? [15:09] Ani     'Course ya won't make it if ya wait till     it bounces off his glove to start runnin'. [15:13] Ani     Are ya really fine with losin' this game? [15:17] Ani     Sakura-senpai's givin' it     all she's got out there. [15:21] Ani     Don't that mean anythin' to you?! [15:24] Ump     Ball! [15:28] Tao     You think Yayoi and me aren't giving it our     all 'cause of what we said earlier, Anita? [15:34] Ani     Well, what'm I s'posed to think?! [15:37] Ani     Yer makin' errors and swingin' too early! [15:40] Dai     What's going on? [15:42] Mut     Hang on, Anita. [15:44] Mut     You were slow to start running because     your foot slipped on the mud, right? [15:48] Tao     Yeah. [15:50] Mut     I heard what they said too,     but I figured it was just a joke. [15:54] Mut     I can't imagine either of them     wanting to lose on purpose. [15:57] Ani     If they ain't ready to give it everythin'     to win, it amounts to the same thing! [16:01] Nis     What are you girls on about? [16:03] Chi     It doesn't matter. [16:04] Chi     Just some girls' locker room talk. [16:07] Ani     I'm sayin' it don't look like     you're givin' it your all out there! [16:10] Tao     What? [16:11] Tao     You've got some nerve saying     that when you've got no proof! [16:14] Ani     Proof? Oh, there's proof. [16:17] Ani     Plenty o' proof! [16:18] Ani     You ain't done jack against     this crazy weak opponent! [16:23] Ani     If you'd at least done somethin'... [16:34] Dai     It's gone! [16:36] Chi     Oh, yeah! [16:37] Mut     Yes! [16:44] Mut     We caught up! [16:49] Tao     There. We did something. [16:50] Tao     Now, stop accusing people     of throwing the game. [16:54] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [16:57] Dai     All right. [16:59] Dai     We'll get it done this inning. [17:04] Nis     Sweet! [17:05] Nis     Way to go, Daigo! [17:07] Ann     Batting fifth, right field, Nishina-kun. [17:11] Nis     I'm going to finish this myself! [17:13] Nis     Ow! [17:14] Ump     Hit by pitch! [17:15] Nis     Hey, were you that afraid of my swing?! [17:16] Chi     Yay! [17:17] Tao     Rejoice. [17:18] Mut     Now our chances are even better! [17:20] Coa     Timeout. [17:21] Coa     We're changing pitchers. [17:24] Ann     Field change for Yanagawa Middle. [17:27] Ann     Pitcher Oyama-kun is     replaced by Fukuzawa-kun. [17:30] Tan     Hey, it looks like I might be up soon,     so can you two take over as base coaches? [17:34] Tao     Sure. I'll take first base. [17:36] Tao     Yayoi, can you take third? [17:39] Saw     Okay. [17:43] Mut     He's a left-hander like you, Chisato. [17:46] Chi     Doesn't seem like he's any     faster than their starting pitcher. [17:50] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Kabashima-san. [17:55] Ump     Play! [17:58] Ani     Tied game, one out,     runners on first an' second. [18:01] Ani     After confrontin' 'em like that,     I can't afford to waste this. [18:09] Ani     Ripe for the hittin'! [18:15] Ump     Strike! [18:16] Ani     Huh? [18:17] Dai     They're moving, Anita! [18:20] Dai     Keep your eye on the ball! [18:21] Chi     Hit it, hit it, Anita! [18:23] Ani     It curved. [18:25] Ani     He hid that curveball     when he was warmin' up. [18:28] Ani     I've caught Chisato's pitches before... [18:33] Ani     But I ain't got a whole lotta experience     hittin' left-handed pitches. [18:37] Ani     S'too late to realize that now! [18:44] Nis     Weak. [18:47] Fuku     Shortstop! [18:59] Ump     Out! [19:03] Dai     Hey— Anita, are you okay? [19:06] Dai     You seriously dived     head-first on a day like this? [19:15] Ani     I'm sorry. [19:17] Ani     That was pathetic. [19:24] Ann     Batting seventh, first base, Tanba-kun. [19:28] Mut     Hang in there, Tanba-san! [19:32] Nis     So, thanks to Anita screwing up her hit,     it's up to our hopeless 7-hole and 8-hole. [19:41] Tan     Th-They're walking me? [19:43] Ump     Ball! [19:43] Chi     I guess it's because first is open. [19:46] Mut     He does also look like     the biggest baseball nut. [19:49] Tan     Thank god! [19:52] Ump     Ball! [19:53] Ump     Ball four. [19:55] Nis     Wow-ee. So now sumo girl is up? [19:59] Ann     Batting eighth, third base, Kandori-san. [20:02] Nis     Hey, Shigeno! [20:04] Nis     I mean, captain! [20:05] Nis     Timeout! Timeout! [20:06] Dai     Excuse me! Timeout! [20:08] Ump     Timeout! [20:09] Dai     What's up, Nishina? [20:10] Dai     Is something wrong? [20:11] Nis     You have to ask?     Are you even paying attention?! [20:14] Nis     What's Sekitori gonna do here? [20:17] Nis     All she'll do is strike out. [20:19] Nis     Do something! [20:20] Dai     S-Sekitori? [20:22] Dai     Oh, you mean Kandori. [20:24] Dai     There's no need to do anything. [20:25] Nis     What? [20:27] Dai     Don't worry. [20:28] Dai     You can count on Kandori in this at-bat. [20:30] Nis     What? [20:34] Ump     Are you done? [20:35] Dai     Ah, I'm sorry! [20:36] Dai     We're ready. [20:39] Chi     Hey, Anita, your face is covered in dirt! [20:42] Chi     You should go wash it. [20:43] Ani     Huh? What? [20:45] Ani     Is it that dirty? [20:47] Ump     Play! [20:58] (Flashback) Dai     When she was new to the team,     she couldn't hit anything in the cages. [21:04] (Flashback) Dai     But then, we tried a left-handed machine     and found she could hit those really well. [21:18] Ani     Huh? [21:19] Ani     Oh? [21:27] (Flashback) Dai     You make fun of her     because you haven't seen it, [21:30] (Flashback) Dai     but against left-handed     pitchers, she's a real machine. [21:40] Kan     All right. [21:44] Nis     Seriously? [21:47] (Flashback) Dai     Despite being a left-handed batter,     she's a southpaw killer. [21:57] (Flashback) Dai     And none of us could figure out why. [22:04] Txt     Yanagawa [22:04] Txt     Fuurin Academy [22:04] Txt     Fuurin Academy [22:16] Ump     That's game. [22:26] All     Thank you! [24:00] Dai     Huh? [24:01] Dai     Isn't that Mayuwara Michiru-chan? [24:04] Dai     What's she doing on this team? [24:06] Dai     I guess she continued playing     in the rubber-ball leagues? [24:08] Mich     It's been a while, Shigeno-kun. [24:11] Mich     I've decided to take the crown     with this team, with these people. [24:16] Mich     I don't care who I go up     against, I won't lose. [24:19] Dai     Next time: "An Unexpected Reunion." SIGN    An Unexpected Reunion [24:21] Mich     Run to the stage of your dreams! E14 - An Unexpected Reunion 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.) [00:05] Dai     We lost... [00:06] Mut     No... [00:08] Ani     The tournament's over for us... [00:19] Tea     Let the tears flow. [00:20] Tea     Let it all out. [00:22] Tea     It's okay to cry when you're upset. [00:24] Tea     Cry your heart out, and then you can     rise again tomorrow with a smile! [00:30] All     Sensei! [00:32] All     Sensei! [00:40] Yam     Thank goodness their run     ended in the morning! [00:43] Yam     The rain's stopped too, so maybe I'll finally     get to go shopping this afternoon. [00:48] Dai     Sensei. [00:50] Dai     Yamaguchi-sensei. [00:52] Mut     Uh, yes? [00:53] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [00:53] Txt     Sakura Mutsuko [00:53] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [00:53] Txt     Shigeno Daigo [00:54] Mut     The game's over. [00:56] Dai     We're sorry. We won again. [00:59] Tea     Oh, right. Impressive. [01:01] Tea     So... we're in the final? [01:03] Dai     Yes, we'll watch Eihou's game     while we eat lunch, [01:07] Dai     then it's the final this afternoon. [01:09] Yam     G-Got it. [01:13] Dai     Please don't go home. [01:15] Yam     Crap. He knows I couldn't care less. [02:49] Nis     Man, I seriously didn't see that one coming. SIGN    An Unexpected Reunion [02:51] Nis     I mean, Sekitori causing the upset? [02:54] Nis     Who knew this mystery heavy     hitter was a southpaw killer? [02:57] Nis     Even the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee     wouldn't have foreseen that one. [03:01] Kan     My name's not Sekitori! It's Kandori! [03:01] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [03:01] Txt     Kandori Seira [03:03] Kan     And stop working in sumo     references at every opportunity! [03:10] Dai     It's Eihou. [03:12] Coa     Oh, it's the Fuurin team. [03:14] Coa     Nice game. We were watching.     Congrats on getting to the final. [03:18] Dai     Oh, uh, thank you very much. [03:21] Coa     Doing that with only nine players,     six of whom are girls, is quite something. [03:25] Coa     Amazing, even. [03:26] Coa     Are you the captain? [03:28] Dai     Yes. [03:30] Coa     I heard Fuurin didn't have a coach, [03:33] Coa     which makes getting to the     final even more impressive. [03:36] Coa     We still have to get through     our semi-final game, [03:39] Coa     but if we win, I look forward     to a good game against you guys. [03:42] Dai     R-Right! We're looking forward to it, too! [03:45] Coa     Well, we'd better get going. [03:47] Dai     Bye! [03:49] Tao     That coach was friendly, wasn't he? [03:51] Tao     I expected the coach of a     powerhouse to be much scarier. [03:54] Yay     He's the Jekyll and Hyde type, silly.     Nice off the field, total hard-ass in training. [03:58] Tao     Yikes, scary. [04:00] Chi     It's nice the rain stopped, though. [04:03] Ani     Woulda been much nicer     if it'd stopped a bit sooner. [04:07] All     Good luck! [04:09] Txt     Oobi [04:09] Txt     Eihou Academy [04:09] Txt     Eihou Academy [04:10] Mut     Where are the guys? [04:12] Mut     The game's about to start. [04:14] Kan     And it's not like guys need more     than five minutes to change. [04:17] Ani     Probably in the restroom. [04:19] Tan     Sorry about that. [04:21] Mut     Huh? Where are Daigo and Nishina? [04:21] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:21] Txt     Tanba Hiromu [04:23] Mut     They said they were going outside the park     to practice for a bit, since the rain's stopped. [04:29] Mut     Apparently, that's more important     than watching another Eihou game. [04:34] Dai     Yeah, this patch of dirt will do.     Try pitching from here. [04:38] Nis     Why? It's still two hours till the game. [04:41] Nis     It's way too early to warm up. [04:44] Dai     This isn't a warm-up. [04:46] Dai     We're going to hatch a plan     to rein in Eihou's batters. [04:50] Dai     Since it was raining yesterday,     I didn't get to see your pitches. [04:55] Dai     Your fastballs are great, but that     won't be enough to beat Eihou. [04:59] Dai     A pitcher needs another type of pitch     to make his fastballs more effective. [05:03] Nis     Another type? [05:05] Dai     It can just be for show. [05:06] Dai     Let's find a breaking ball you're     comfortable with before the game begins. [05:10] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [05:10] Txt     Nishina Akira [05:11] Nis     A-Are you serious? [05:17] Dai     Okay, let's start with a slider. [05:28] Dai     G-Good. Well, we've confirmed     that it breaks. [05:32] Dai     Let's try that one more time. [05:35] Nis     Here we... go! [05:40] Dai     Okay! Okay! [05:41] Dai     Let's forget sliders for now     and try a curveball. [05:48] Mut     Doesn't this seem... a bit weird? [05:51] Ump     Strike! [05:52] Tao     Yeah, something's off, all right. [05:54] Yayo     Maybe we should go fetch Professor Daigo. [06:02] Nis     Oh, huh. You're not wearing your cup, Senpai? [06:06] Mut     Oh, there you are, Daigo! [06:09] Mut     Daigo, you gotta come see this! [06:11] Dai     I-I'm currently dealing with a pain     girls wouldn't understand... [06:16] Mut     Eihou's about to lose to Oobi, a no-name team! [06:21] Txt     Oobi [06:21] Txt     Eihou Academy [06:21] Txt     Eihou Academy [06:22] Dai     Wait, 2-0? And Eihou's only had one hit? [06:26] Nis     What's going on here? [06:28] Nis     Oobi Middle is a public school that     always loses in the first or second round. [06:34] Dai     Does this mean Oobi's got a good pitcher? [06:41] Ump     Strike! [06:43] Nis     Their starting pitcher's     small but that's fast. [06:47] Mut     That isn't their starting pitcher.     That's the reliever. [06:51] Mut     Their first pitcher is     the guy playing shortstop. [06:55] Mut     He also has a fastball that's no joke,     and he didn't give up a run in three innings. [07:00] Mut     With that catcher who got two RBIs, [07:04] Mut     those three make up an elite trio who used to     play with Yayoi and Tao on Yokohama Little. [07:09] Nis     What? [07:11] Ump     You're out! [07:13] Dai     An elite trio from Yokohama Little? [07:16] Dai     Wouldn't they usually     join a local hardball team? [07:20] Dai     Why are they playing     middle school rubber-ball? [07:23] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [07:23] Txt     Uozumi [07:23] Mut     Did you notice the other thing     on the scoreboard, Daigo? [07:27] Mut     Check out the name of Oobi's 2-hole. [07:31] Txt     Oobi [07:31] Txt     Idemitsu [07:31] Txt     Mayumura [07:31] Txt     Seko [07:31] Txt     Uozumi [07:31] Txt     Hayazaka [07:31] Txt     Hada [07:31] Txt     Miura [07:31] Txt     Yamamuro [07:31] Txt     Kouda [07:31] Ann     Field change for Oobi Middle. [07:35] Txt     Mayumura [07:35] Txt     Mayumura [07:36] Ann     Second base Mayumura-san is taking     over from pitcher Idemitsu-kun. [07:43] Ann     Idemitsu-kun moves to second base. [07:45] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [07:45] Txt     Mayumura Michiru [07:49] Dai     M-Michiru-chan?! [07:51] (Flashback) Mic     Could you be Shigeno Daigo-kun? [07:56] (Flashback) Dai     U-Uh, yeah, I am. [07:59] (Flashback) Mic     I-It's so nice to meet you! [08:01] (Flashback) Mic     My name's Mayumura Michiru,     and I'm Touto Boys' pitcher! [08:07] (Flashback) Mic     The pitching style I've adored the most... [08:12] (Flashback) Mic     ...is the left-handed overhead     Shigeno Goro throws! [08:20] Nis     Mayumura? Does that mean she's the     girl half of Touto Boys' Mayumura twins? [08:26] Nis     Can't be. I heard the Mayumura     twins joined Yokohama Senior. [08:36] Ump     Strike! Out! [08:38] Mut     Hey, why don't we take a seat? [08:41] Nis     R-Right... [08:43] Ann     Bottom of the sixth, Oobi Middle to bat. [08:46] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [08:46] Txt     Idemitsu [08:47] Ann     Batting first, second base, Idemitsu-kun. [08:49] Irir     Bring it! [08:54] Coa     I didn't expect us to have such     a tough game in the prelims. [09:02] Ann     Batting second, pitcher, Mayumura-san. [09:08] Cat     First! [09:11] Ump     Out! [09:12] Ann     Batting third, shortstop, Seko-kun. [09:12] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [09:12] Txt     Seko [09:16] Coa     The top of their order are using     this pattern to score again. [09:19] Coa     Jitou, hang in there! [09:24] All     Yeah, nice! [09:27] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Uozumi-kun. [09:31] Jit     This is ridiculous. [09:32] Jit     They're swinging at my     pitches like they're nothing. [09:35] Jit     Who the hell... [09:37] Jit     ...are these guys?! [09:58] Ump     Strike! You're out! [10:00] Ump     That's game! [10:03] Ani     What the heck is this team? [10:03] Txt     Eihou Academy [10:03] Txt     Eihou Academy [10:03] Txt     Eihou Academy [10:03] Txt     Oobi [10:03] Txt     Oobi [10:03] Txt     Eihou     Academy [10:03] Txt     Eihou     Academy [10:03] Txt     Eihou     Academy [10:03] Txt     Kanno [10:03] Txt     Kawaai [10:03] Txt     Jitou [10:03] Txt     Sone [10:03] Txt     Ishibashi [10:03] Txt     Mizuto [10:03] Txt     Nakazuka [10:03] Txt     Kajihara [10:03] Txt     Kushida [10:03] Txt     Yamamoto [10:03] Txt     Hirono [10:03] Txt     Ooshima [10:03] Txt     Tanaka [10:03] Txt     Oobi [10:03] Txt     Idemitsu [10:03] Txt     Mayumura [10:03] Txt     Seko [10:03] Txt     Uozumi [10:03] Txt     Hayazaka [10:03] Txt     Hada [10:03] Txt     Miura [10:03] Txt     Yamamuro [10:03] Txt     Kouda [10:04] Ani     Seriously, those four jus'     beat Eihou by themselves. [10:08] Yay     Idemitsu, Seko, Uozumi,     and Mayumura Jr., huh? [10:13] Tao     It's not like they caused an upset.     They just came in under the radar. [10:17] Tao     It really isn't a surprise they beat Eihou. [10:21] Tao     Our chances of beating them are zero. [10:33] Dai     Michiru-chan... [10:35] Dai     I didn't expect to be facing     off against you so soon. [10:39] Dai     It's just like Hikaru said. [10:43] (Flashback) Hik     Thanks for coming, Daigo-kun.     I'm glad I got to see you. [10:47] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah, me too. [10:50] Hik     Next time, let's meet on the field... [10:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [10:51] Txt     Satou Hikaru [10:52] Hik     ...is what I want to say, but let me heal up first. [10:57] (Flashback) Dai     Hikaru... [10:58] (Flashback) Hik     But I'm going to join my middle school     baseball team and make a comeback. [11:04] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. [11:05] (Flashback) Dai     But since you're in Gunma and I'm in Kanagawa,     we're not exactly gonna see each other. [11:10] (Flashback) Hik     That's not true. [11:12] (Flashback) Hik     Sure, we're in different prefectures, [11:14] (Flashback) Hik     but if we keep winning, we'll see each other     at the Kanto Regionals or at Nationals. [11:18] (Flashback) Hik     We might end up becoming rivals, though. [11:21] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah. You're right. [11:24] (Flashback) Hik     As long as we keep playing     baseball, we will meet again. [11:28] (Flashback) Hik     And it's not just us. [11:32] (Flashback) Hik     Mutsuko-chan, Urabe-kun, Andy,     and the Mayumura twins... [11:37] (Flashback) Hik     As long as we love baseball and     keep playing it under the same sky, [11:41] (Flashback) Hik     we're guaranteed to meet again. [11:45] (Flashback) Hik     So let's carry on loving baseball forever. [11:49] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah! [11:50] (Flashback) Hik     And then, we'll get there. [11:52] (Flashback) Dai     Yeah, we'll form... [11:58] Both     ...our invincible battery! [12:02] Dai     As long as we carry on loving     baseball under the same sky, [12:05] Dai     we're guaranteed to meet again, huh? [12:12] Mut     How long are you going to stare at her for? [12:17] Mic     It's been a while, Shigeno-kun. [12:20] Mic     I didn't expect to run into you in the final, [12:23] Mic     but unfortunately for you,     we won't hold back. [12:26] Mic     I'm going to keep moving     forward with my teammates. [12:30] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [12:30] Txt     1 year ago — [12:31] Txt     1 year ago — [12:33] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [12:33] Txt     Yokohama Senior Training Ground [12:34] Yam     I'm Yamamoto Nobuyuki, first-year. [12:36] Yam     Nice to meet you! [12:38] Coa     Okay, next. [12:40] Mic     I'm Mayumura Michiru, first-year. [12:43] Mic     I pitched for the rubber-ball team, Touto Boys. [12:47] Mic     Nice to meet you! [12:49] Uoz     A girl joining Senior     League from rubber-ball? [12:53] Sei     Mayumura? That's Mayumura Ken's daughter,     I think. You know, the ex-Major Leaguer? [12:59] Ide     Well, I bet she'll find out just how hard     real baseball is and run home crying. [13:06] Guy     What are you aiming at? [13:10] Ide     What do ya think? My slider's     gotten even better, hasn't it? [13:14] Uoz     I guess. [13:16] Sei     What are you pitching for?     You're in the outfield. [13:20] Ide     I'm just messing about, chill. [13:22] Ide     Anyway, switching to pitcher in     Senior League sounds like a plan. [13:26] Ide     That way, me being a leftie might pay off. [13:28] ---     What? [13:31] Sei     Looks like my fastball's faster than yours. [13:34] Sei     I think I'd make a better pitcher. [13:36] Ide     Huh? But you're a shortstop. [13:38] Ide     Uozumi, come with me. [13:40] Ide     Come catch Mayumura's pitches. [13:43] Uoz     Yes, sir. [13:47] Coa     Okay, let's see it. [13:49] Ide     All right, let's see the     rubber-ball ace's pitches. [14:09] Sei     They're fast. [14:12] Uzo     They're not just fastballs, either. [14:14] Uzo     She's got a variety of pitches,     and her control's good, too. [14:21] Zei     I never expected her to be that good. [14:24] Zei     Now you've seen that, it's probably best     you forget about becoming a pitcher. [14:28] Ide     Shut up. [14:30] Ide     Same goes for you. [14:31] Uzo     Hm, I'm not so sure about that. [14:34] Uzo     Mayumura and you guys have different styles,     so if you pitched one after another, [14:38] Uzo     you'd keep the other team's batters     off-balance the entire game. [14:42] Ide     You really believe that? [14:43] Sei     I see. Sounds like that     could be quite interesting. [14:53] Ide     We go to the same school? [14:55] Uoz     Looks like. [15:02] Coa     All right, next. [15:04] Ide     Thanks! [15:05] Mic     Bring it! [15:13] Mic     Thanks! [15:16] ---     Next. [15:26] Sei     Thanks. [15:27] Coa     Next! [15:28] Mic     Ready! [15:43] Mic     Thanks! [15:47] Uoz     Ready! [15:58] Txt     Oobi Middle School [15:58] Txt     Oobi Middle School [15:58] Txt     Oobi Middle School [15:59] Ide     What's her deal? [16:01] Ide     It's not just her pitching. Her batting,     her fielding... She's perfect at everything. [16:05] Ide     How's that even possible? [16:06] Ide     Was she really playing rubber-ball? [16:09] Sei     It's true. [16:10] Sei     The Touto Boys' Mayumura twins were famous. [16:14] Uoz     Just admit it. [16:16] Uoz     We were wrong to underestimate her. [16:21] Mic     Hey, you guys. [16:26] Mic     Our next practice is on the     south field. Where is it exactly? [16:31] Mic     You used it a lot when you     were in Yokohama Little, right? [16:36] Uoz     Yeah, it's about 500 meters     from our usual field. [16:40] Sei     It's a straight shot. You can't miss it. [16:44] Mic     I see. Thank you. [16:46] Uoz     Mayumura. [16:49] Uoz     Why did you switch from     rubber-ball to Senior League? [16:53] Mic     Because I felt like I'd get a truer     baseball experience, I guess. [17:02] All     Yokohama. [17:04] All     Fight! Yeah! Fight! Yeah! [17:06] All     Yokohama. [17:07] All     Fight! Yeah! Fight! Yeah! [17:13] Guy     Yeah, you got this! [17:18] Mic     Crap! [17:21] ---     Out! [17:29] Sei     Hey, let's hit the batting     cages after school. [17:31] Uoz     Okay, let's have another homerun battle. [17:34] Ide     Only if you bat right-handed. [17:39] Mic     You guys always wash up here, don't you? [17:42] Ide     Hey, don't make it sound     like we're driftwood. [17:44] Ide     There's just no one else here     to talk about baseball with. [17:48] Mic     Huh. [17:50] Uoz     We were talking about hitting     the batting cages on our way home. [17:53] Uoz     Wanna tag along? [17:55] Mic     That's unexpected. [17:57] Mic     I figured you thought I sucked     because I used to play rubber-ball. [18:00] Uoz     Yeah, we did. [18:03] Uoz     Until we saw you pitch, that is. [18:06] Ide     I mean, you can't deny your own eyes. [18:08] Sei     Exactly. [18:13] Ide     Man, it must be nice, though. [18:15] Ide     Your ex-Major League dad     is coaching you, right? [18:18] Mic     Nope, I haven't learned     a single thing from my dad. [18:24] Uoz     Oh, really? [18:26] Sei     But isn't it nice to have someone     you want to emulate so close by? [18:30] Mic     The pitcher I want to     emulate is Shigeno Goro! [18:34] Mic     That's been true since     the day I started playing. [18:36] Uoz     Shigeno Goro? That's unexpected. [18:39] Ide     Wait, shouldn't it still be your     dad who inspired you to play? [18:52] Uoz     Nice ball! [18:54] Ide     Michiru's making some serious sounds. [18:56] Sei     I think she got faster again. [18:59] Cao     Michiru, can I have a word? [19:02] Mic     Yes? [19:06] Mic     What do you mean, Coach? [19:08] Coa     I know you've worked really hard     this last year since you joined us. [19:13] Coa     But you're a girl. [19:16] Coa     Basically, I don't consider     you an asset to the team. [19:21] Mic     You don't consider me... an asset? [19:25] Coa     You might be on the same level as the     boys right now, but it won't stay that way. [19:29] Coa     From here on out, the guys     will pull ahead of you physically. [19:34] Coa     That's just the way it is. [19:37] Mic     No... [19:39] Coa     I'm sorry, Michiru. [19:50] Wat     Is it true you quit Yokohama Senior? [19:54] Mic     Wataru. [19:57] Mic     You heard about that, huh? [20:00] Mic     I was told I'm not an asset.     What other choice did I have? [20:04] Wat     Are you going to quit baseball completely? [20:08] Wat     There are ways to continue playing,     like going back to rubber-ball. [20:13] Mic     I can't think right now... about anything. [20:17] Txt     Oobi Middle School [20:17] Txt     Oobi Middle School [20:17] Txt     Oobi Middle School [20:39] Uoz     Michiru! [20:42] Ide     You look bored. [20:47] Uoz     Wanna play baseball with us again? [20:50] Ide     Let's play rubber-ball, win everything, [20:52] Ide     and show that coach just how wrong he was! [20:56] Mic     You're kidding, right? [20:57] Mic     You left Senior? [21:00] Mic     Really? [21:01] Mic     Why would you do that?! [21:03] Ide     We just told you. To play baseball with you. [21:08] Mic     There was no reason for you guys to quit too! [21:11] Mic     You should go rejoin right now! [21:13] Mic     We don't want to. [21:15] Mic     We already made up our     minds to play rubber-ball. [21:20] Mic     What? Why? [21:23] Uoz     You said it yourself. [21:24] Sei     We felt this way, we'd get "a truer baseball     experience." That was it, wasn't it? [21:29] Ide     You're not gonna change our minds. [21:31] Ide     We have no intention of playing baseball     on a team you're not a part of. [21:39] Mic     You guys... [21:43] Mic     You're so stupid. [21:49] Mic     Thank you. [21:54] Uoz     What's wrong, Michiru? [21:56] Uoz     You know him? [21:57] Mic     Oh, uh, yeah. Kinda. [22:00] Uoz     I see. [22:04] Mic     I won't lose! [22:07] Dai     I can't lose! [22:10] Mic     I need to repay those three     for what they did for me, [22:13] Mic     going as far as leaving     Senior to be on my team. [22:16] Dai     As captain, in order to make Fuurin     Middle's baseball team the best team ever, [22:21] Dai     and to see Hikaru again, I need to do this! [22:27] Both     I'm going to win! [22:27] Both     I'm going to win! [24:00] Dai     Oobi Middle's good. With their ironclad     defense, getting runs won't be easy. [24:04] Nis     Okay. So I just need to use my monstrous     speed to get a perfect shutout, yeah? [24:09] Dai     The problems will come mid-game,     when stamina starts running low. [24:12] Dai     Just rely on our fielders and throw strikes. [24:15] Nis     Don't ya worry, they won't hit     a thing, so the fielders can relax. SIGN    Torn Feelings [24:20] Dai     Next time: "Torn Feelings." [24:22] Nis     Run to the stage of your dreams! E15 - Torn Feelings 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] Txt     Oobi [00:00] Txt     Eihou Academy [00:00] Txt     Eihou Academy [00:01] Dai     Wait, 2-0? And Eihou's only had one hit? [00:05] Nis     What's going on here? [00:07] Nis     Oobi Middle is a public school that     always loses in the first or second round. [00:12] Dai     Does this mean Oobi's got a good pitcher? [00:19] Ump     Strike! [00:22] Nis     Their starting pitcher's      small but that's fast. [00:25] Mut     That isn't their starting pitcher.     That's the reliever. [00:30] Mut     Their first pitcher is     the guy playing shortstop. [00:33] Mut     He also has a fastball that's no joke,     and he didn't give up a run in three innings. [00:38] Mut     With that catcher who got two RBIs, [00:42] Mut     those three make up an elite trio who used to     play with Yayoi and Tao on Yokohama Little. [00:48] Nis     What? [00:50] Ump     You're out! [00:52] Dai     An elite trio from Yokohama Little? [00:54] Dai     Wouldn't they usually     join a local hardball team? [00:59] Dai     Why are they playing     middle school rubber-ball? [01:02] Mut     Did you notice the other thing     on the scoreboard, Daigo? [01:05] Mut     Check out the name of Oobi's 2-hole. [01:09] Txt     Oobi [01:09] Txt     Idemitsu [01:09] Txt     Mayumura [01:09] Txt     Seko [01:09] Txt     Uozumi [01:09] Txt     Hayazaka [01:09] Txt     Haneda [01:09] Txt     Miura [01:09] Txt     Yamamuro [01:09] Txt     Kouda [01:13] Txt     Mayumura [01:13] Txt     Mayumura [01:15] Dai     M-Michiru-chan?! [01:23] Coa     I didn't expect us to have such     a tough game in the prelims. [01:31] Ann     Batting second, pitcher, Mayumura-san. [01:38] Cat     First! [01:41] Ump     Out! [01:42] Ann     Batting third, shortstop, Seko-kun. [01:48] All     Yeah, nice! [01:51] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Uozumi-kun. [01:55] Jit     This is ridiculous. [01:56] Jit     They're swinging at my     pitches like they're nothing. [01:59] Jit     Who the hell... [02:01] Jit     ...are these guys?! [02:15] Ani     Those four jus' beat Eihou by themselves. [02:17] Tao     It really isn't a surprise they beat Eihou. [03:56] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:56] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:56] Txt     Oobi [03:58] Dai     Turns out we're playing     Oobi Middle, not Eihou. SIGN    Torn Feelings [04:02] Dai     They defeated Eihou, so they're     a strong team, no doubt about it. [04:06] Dai     But we also got this far in our     very first tournament on merit. [04:10] Dai     If we keep on believing and don't get     intimidated, we have a shot at winning. [04:14] Dai     Let's win this and go to regionals! [04:19] Ann     On defense for Oobi Middle: [04:22] Ann     Pitcher, Seko-kun. [04:24] Ann     Catcher, Uozumi-kun. [04:26] Txt     Yamamuro [04:26] Txt     Seko [04:26] Txt     Oobi [04:26] Txt     Idemitsu [04:26] Txt     Mayumura [04:26] Txt     Uozumi [04:26] Txt     Hayazaka [04:26] Txt     Haneda [04:26] Txt     Miura [04:26] Txt     Kouda [04:27] Txt     Yamamuro [04:27] Ann     First base, Haneda-kun. [04:29] Txt     Seko [04:29] Ann     Second base, Idemitsu-kun. [04:31] Ann     Third base, Hayasaka-kun. [04:34] Ann     Shortstop, Mayumura-san. [04:36] Txt     Miura [04:36] Txt     Uozumi [04:36] Txt     Hayasaka [04:36] Txt     Haneda [04:36] Txt     Yamamuro [04:36] Txt     Kouda [04:36] Ann     Left field, Kouda-kun. [04:38] Txt     Miura [04:39] Ann     Center field, Yamamuro-kun. [04:41] Ann     Right field, Miura-kun. [04:44] Ann     Top of the first, Fuurin Academy to bat. [04:47] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:47] Txt     Fujii Chisato [04:47] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii-san. [04:51] Ump     Play ball! [04:54] Dai     Michiru-chan... [04:57] (Flashback) Yay     Idemitsu, Seko, Uozumi,     and Mayumura Jr., huh? [05:02] (Flashback) Tao     Our chances of beating them are zero. [05:06] Yay     You noticed 'em yet, Daigo? [05:08] Yay     Their unorthodox second     baseman and shortstop. [05:11] Dai     Huh? What do you mean? [05:18] Ump     Strike! [05:20] Dai     Oh, man! I didn't spot that before. [05:23] Dai     They're both lefties! [05:26] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [05:26] Txt     Kabashima Anita [05:27] Ani     It's true! [05:30] Ump     Strike two! [05:32] Mut     Huh? Wh-What? Is there something     wrong with playing lefties there? [05:37] Dai     Basically, the baseball playbook     says you don't play lefties there. [05:41] Mut     Huh? [05:42] Dai     On second and third, and at shortstop,     a right-hander's throwing motion to first [05:46] Dai     is way, way faster than     a lefty's, so it's just logical. [05:50] Dai     If you're left-handed, even securing     a difficult ball near second or third [05:55] Dai     requires you to turn your whole     body so you can throw to first, [05:58] Dai     which obviously takes longer. [06:00] Mut     Now that you mention it... [06:03] Dai     Between short and third. [06:09] Ump     Out! [06:11] Ani     She's fast! [06:12] Mut     How can she be that accurate while spinning?! [06:16] Dai     I see now. [06:17] Dai     Even if you're left-handed, when you're as     good as that, it cancels out the downsides. [06:22] Dai     More importantly, they've got their     four best players up the middle. [06:26] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:26] Txt     Sagara Tao [06:27] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [06:39] Nis     A drag bunt! [06:44] Ump     Out! [06:46] Dai     It was a good idea to target the other fielders,     but they were ready for it. [06:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:51] Txt     Sawa Yayoi [06:51] Ann     Batting third, second base, Sawa-san. [07:00] Ump     Out! [07:02] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! [07:06] Uoz     You haven't lost your touch, Sawa. [07:08] Uoz     For girls, you and Tao have     got some killer baseball instincts. [07:12] Uoz     I knew you guys'd make the final. [07:15] Uoz     But this is as far as you get.     After all, we're here this year. [07:27] Uoz     Huh. That's pretty good. Is he Fuurin's ace? [07:31] Sek     Nope, he wears the number 9,     and he's not their ace, either. [07:35] Sek     Their ace is out in right field.     She pitched yesterday and earlier. [07:38] Sek     Hm, a girl, huh? [07:40] Sek     Well, she might be their ace,     but she's no Michiru. [07:42] Sek     They only got this far by     being the least worst team. [07:45] Sek     Anyway, she won't pitch this game     because of pitch count restrictions. [07:49] Mic     So what pitches has that number 9 got? [07:52] Sek     Beats me. [07:53] Sek     He might've pitched at some point,     but I left early, so I didn't see it. [08:00] Ide     Well, whatever. We don't need     to go recon crazy at district level. [08:03] Ide     You only need in-depth data when the     opposing team's actually worth scouting. [08:08] Ann     Bottom of the first, Oobi to bat. [08:12] Ann     Batting first, second base, Idemitsu-kun. [08:12] Dai     Let's keep it tight! [08:16] Ump     Play! [08:21] Ump     Strike! [08:24] Yam     That's fast! [08:30] Dai     Breaking balls are difficult. [08:32] Dai     With his control, we won't even     be able to use them as decoys. [08:39] Ump     Strike two! [08:44] (Flashback) Dai     Sorry, let's just give up on breaking balls. [08:47] (Flashback) Nis     Huh? [08:48] (Flashback) Dai     These guys were strong     enough to beat Eihou. [08:50] (Flashback) Dai     We're not gonna beat them with     a gimmick you barely practiced. [08:55] (Flashback) Dai     Let's just come out firing and see     how far your fastballs can take us! [09:06] Ump     You're out. [09:08] Nis     Hell yeah! [09:10] Dai     Nice one! [09:12] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Mayumura-san. [09:20] Uoz     What are you playing at?     Struck out in three pitches? [09:24] Ide     There's something weird about his pitches. [09:30] Ump     Strike! [09:33] Ump     Strike two! [09:35] Tao     Not bad, wild punk. [09:37] Mut     So fast. It's obvious Nishina     was our ace-in-waiting all along. [09:49] Ump     Strike! You're out! [09:53] Ani     All right! Nice pitchin'! [09:56] Sek     Come on now, what's wrong with you two? [09:59] Mit     We're in trouble. They're faster     than they look from the sidelines. [10:04] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Seko-kun. [10:08] Dai     Nice, Nishina. [10:09] Dai     He's throwing better than I expected,     and these pitches will do real damage. [10:19] Ump     You're out! Change sides! [10:21] Nis     Hell yeah! [10:25] Uoz     This is unexpected. [10:27] Uoz     Turns out there are some     live wires in rubber-ball. [10:31] Uoz     Looks like we're in for a fun game. [10:35] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:35] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:38] Kao     Yikes, I'm super late! [10:39] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:39] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:42] Kao     The final's already started! [10:47] Fuj     Crap, I'm crazy late. [10:48] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:48] Txt     Mifune Baseball Park [10:50] Kao     Wait... Fujii-kun? [10:52] Fuj     Oh, hey, Kaoru-chan! [10:54] Kao     Why are you here? Come to cheer     on Mutsuko-chan and Daigo? [10:57] Fuj     Well, that's one reason, but... [11:05] Fuj     See the leadoff playing center field? [11:06] Txt     Fuurin     Academy [11:06] Txt     Fuurin     Academy [11:06] Txt     Fujii [11:06] Txt     Sagara [11:06] Txt     Sawa [11:06] Txt     Shigeno [11:06] Txt     Nishina [11:06] Txt     Kabashima [11:06] Txt     Tanba [11:08] Fuj     That's our youngest! [11:11] Kao     Really?! Hm... Chisato-chan, wasn't it? [11:14] Fuj     Yup. [11:16] Kao     Daigo didn't mention that. [11:18] Fuj     I reckon Daigo must've known... [11:21] Kao     Why didn't you tell me before? [11:24] Fuj     I was planning on telling you when I saw you. [11:28] Kao     Well, anyway, we'd better find a place to sit. [11:31] Fuj     Why so far back? Let's go down to the front. [11:34] Kao     Daigo gets angry and embarrassed     whenever I show up to watch him. [11:40] Fuj     Ah, the wonders of puberty. [11:51] Ump     Out! [11:53] Mut     Unlucky. [11:58] Nis     Dammit. [12:01] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [12:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:02] Txt     Oobi [12:09] Ump     Out! [12:13] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [12:16] Tao     Hey, it's going all right. [12:16] Dai     Sweet, we can match them! [12:19] Dai     Nishina's in great form, so if we can     just eke out a run and pull ahead... [12:34] Mut     No! [12:37] Dai     Uh, all right, maybe next inning. [12:48] Ann     Batting seventh, right field, Miura-kun. [12:57] Ump     Strike! You're out! [12:59] Nish     Hell yeah! [13:02] Mic     Impressive. We haven't got a single hit yet. [13:05] Ide     What's more, everyone other     than Uozumi struck out. [13:09] Uoz     Well, there's no need to worry. [13:11] Uoz     He's pitching full speed against the bottom     of our order when it's not necessary. [13:15] Ump     You're out! [13:19] Uoz     He can't pitch in top gear forever.     He'll run out of steam soon. [13:24] Uoz     Kouda! [13:30] Ump     Play! [13:32] Nis     What'd you just whisper to him, huh?! [13:35] Ump     Ball! [13:37] Mic     What did you tell him? [13:39] Uoz     Oh, I just told him not to swing. [13:42] Ump     Ball! [13:52] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [13:58] Yay     Oh, boy. [13:59] Tao     There goes his perfect game. [14:03] Dai     Not good. He's starting to miss the zone more. [14:09] Ump     Ball! [14:12] Ump     Ball! [14:17] Ump     Ball four! [14:22] Dai     T-Timeout! [14:24] Mut     Yikes. [14:25] Tao     He runs out of juice fast, this guy. [14:28] Ani     Pull it together, will ya?! [14:34] Uoz     We were aiming to nail them next inning,     but it looks like our chance has come early. [14:40] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Mayumura-san. [14:52] Uoz     From two outs to consecutive walks,     with the top of the order at bat. [14:55] Uoz     He went too hard and ran out     of gas after three innings. [14:59] Uoz     We can probably score     three runs this inning. [15:06] Ump     Strike! [15:08] Ump     He's sacrificing his speed for more control? [15:14] (Flashback) Dai     Your pitches got faster, but you don't have     the stamina to pitch a whole game yet. [15:20] (Flashback) Dai     And I was so in awe of your power,     I didn't think to warn you to take it easy [15:24] (Flashback) Dai     against their weaker     batters to pace yourself. [15:27] (Flashback) Dai     For now, we'll have to ease up on the     speed and focus on getting some strikes. [15:31] (Flashback) Dai     Otherwise, we'll walk them to victory. [15:33] (Flashback) Dai     They might connect with them,     but that doesn't mean guaranteed hits. [15:38] (Flashback) Dai     You've got seven teammates     behind you, backing you up. [15:47] Nis     Right field! [15:49] Mic     Damn, I got a bad connection. [15:52] Dai     Nice! Go get it, Mutsuko! [15:58] Uoz     Okay! Run! [16:05] Kou     We took the lead! [16:07] Chi     Senpai, I got it! [16:08] Mut     I'm sorry! [16:10] Ide     That's two! [16:12] Coa     Stop, stop! [16:14] Ide     All right! Two runs ahead! [16:18] Nis     What was that about having     seven teammates behind me? [16:22] Mut     I'm sorry. I slipped on the wet grass. [16:26] Chi     Don't worry about it. [16:28] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Seko-kun. [16:32] Uoz     We've had some luck, but it's going to plan so far. [16:35] Uoz     You can't keep us four quiet     with that style of pitching. [16:39] Nis     Damn. If right field had got that one,     we woulda changed sides. [16:47] Dai     To first! [16:51] Ump     Ou— [16:52] Ump     S-Safe! [16:53] Ump     Safe! [16:54] ---     All right! Three ahead! [16:59] Tan     I'm s-sorry. [17:01] Dai     T-Timeout! [17:05] Dai     We can't do anything about those     three runs. Let's put them behind us. [17:07] Dai     They made clean contact,     and our fielders are giving it their all, too. [17:12] Dai     Anyway, their cleanup's dangerous, [17:14] Dai     so let's paint the corners,     and if we walk him, that's okay. [17:17] Dai     Even with runners on first and second,     taking on their 5-hole and below [17:21] Dai     is way less risky. [17:22] Nis     Right... [17:24] Tao     Three runs, huh? I knew     we couldn't beat these guys. [17:29] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Uozumi-kun. [17:33] Ide     Feel free to kill 'em stone dead here! [17:40] Dai     It's in the strike zone! [17:52] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:52] Txt     Fuurin Academy [17:52] Txt     Oobi [17:54] Tan     Two runs... [17:56] Yay     Oh, boy. [17:57] Ani     It's 5-0. [18:02] Dai     I told him to paint the corners... [18:04] Dai     Nishina's already out of it mentally. [18:09] Ann     Batting fifth, third base, Hayazaka-kun. [18:12] Ide     Five runs, huh? We got more than I expected. [18:15] Uoz     Hey, Idemitsu, what are you doing? [18:17] Uoz     Go to the bullpen. [18:18] Ide     Huh? [18:19] Ide     Don't worry so much.     My arm warms up in no time. [18:23] Uoz     What? [18:27] Ide     Okay, okay. I hear ya. [18:35] Ump     Hit by pitch! [18:38] Dai     Timeout! [18:42] Dai     Pull yourself together, Nishina! [18:44] Dai     It's the bottom of their order,     and we only need one more out. [18:47] Dai     Sew this inning up already. [18:48] Nis     Switch me out. [18:50] Dai     Huh? [18:50] Nis     It doesn't matter who takes over. [18:52] Nis     I don't wanna go through the motions     for a game that's already lost. [18:56] Nis     Switch me out already. [19:01] Ump     Are you done yet? [19:05] Dai     I won't do that. [19:06] Dai     You will see this inning out! [19:12] Nis     Hey! What's that supposed to mean?! [19:14] Nis     Don't screw with me! [19:15] Nis     You tryna make me the scapegoat here?! [19:23] Dai     We don't have another pitcher ready! [19:26] Dai     Besides, the game isn't over yet, and     there's too many innings left to just give up! [19:29] Dai     A starting pitcher doesn't throw in the     towel just because they got a bloody nose! [19:35] Yay     What was that? [19:36] Tao     Wow, Daigo the Buddha just lost it! [19:38] Uoz     Hm? Infighting? [19:41] Ann     Batting sixth, first base, Haneda-kun. [19:44] Ump     Play! [19:48] Ump     The hell? What's he getting pissed about? [19:52] Ump     I only asked to be switched out! [19:55] Ump     Ball! [20:00] Ump     Ball! [20:10] Ump     Strike! [20:17] Tan     Nice, nice! [20:21] Ump     Ball! [20:24] Mut     Nishina! You got this! [20:33] Ump     Foul! [20:37] (Flashback) Dai     The game isn't over yet, and there's     too many innings left to just give up! [20:40] (Flashback) Dai     A starting pitcher doesn't throw in the     towel just because they got a bloody nose! [20:45] Nis     You little twerp! [20:57] Nis     Why am I the one being yelled at? [21:00] Nis     If you wanna yell at someone,     yell at those guys. [21:09] Nis     If those guys... [21:15] Nis     If those guys... [21:19] Nis     ...hadn't dragged me down... [21:22] Nis     ...we woulda changed sides already! [21:31] Uoz     Nice! That's going through! [22:11] Ump     Out! [22:15] Dai     Nice pitching. [22:16] Dai     All right, let's shift gears and do this. [22:19] Chi     That was amazing, Senpai! [24:00] Tao     So 5-0, huh? [24:01] Tao     This game's dead and buried, isn't it? [24:04] Yay     Everybody seems to be hanging     on for dear life, though. [24:07] Tao     But their ace, Mayumura, will get up     on the mound at some point, right? [24:12] Tao     There's no way we can hit her pitches. [24:14] Yay     "No way," huh? [24:16] Yay     Hey, Tao. You sure you're okay with that? [24:19] Tao     Huh? SIGN    Reconnected Feelings [24:20] Tao     Next time: "Reconnected Feelings." [24:22] Yay     Run to the stage of your dreams! E16 - Reconnected Feelings 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] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Oobi [00:01] Ann     Field change for Oobi Middle. [00:05] Ann     Idemitsu-kun is taking over     from pitcher Seko-kun. [00:10] Ann     Seko-kun moves to shortstop.     Mayumura-san moves to second. [00:15] Tan     What? A pitcher change after three     innings when he was on for a no-hitter? [00:20] Ani     Jus' like against Eihou, they're splittin' the     pitchin' duties by doin' three innings each. [00:28] Dai     Splitting the pitching, huh? [00:30] Dai     If every three innings, they switch     to a pitcher we haven't seen before, [00:34] Dai     it gives us zero time to     get used to their pitching. [00:39] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:39] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:39] Txt     Oobi [00:40] Dai     Four innings left. I really want to     claw some of that back at least, [00:44] Dai     but it's gonna be tough. [02:16] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii-san. [02:20] Fuj     Yeah! Chisato! Make 'em suffer! SIGN    Reconnected Feelings [02:33] Ump     Strike! [02:41] Ump     Strike two! [02:47] Ump     Strike! You're out! [02:50] Fuj     No, these things happen! [02:52] Fuj     Just focus on the next one! The next one! [02:55] Kao     We get it, so maybe just sit     back down and watch, yeah? [02:58] Chi     What was that? There's no way     I can hit a slider like that. [03:01] Dai     Chisato, go to the bullpen     and start warming up with Anita. [03:06] Chi     Huh? [03:07] Dai     Nishina's reached his limit, so we'll switch     you in for the bottom of the inning. [03:11] Chi     Oh, uh, sure! [03:14] Ani     Yer gettin' switched out. Ya okay with that? [03:17] Nis     Shut up. [03:18] Nis     I gave up five runs. What else was he gonna do? [03:30] Ump     Out! [03:32] Ump     Oh, wow. [03:35] Ump     Strike! Out! [03:37] Ump     Three outs. Change sides. [03:43] Dai     Th-They're strong. [03:45] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:45] Txt     Fuurin Academy [03:45] Txt     Oobi [03:46] Dai     I don't see any way we can win... [03:49] Mut     Daigo! Change sides. [03:52] Dai     Oh, uh, right. [03:56] Ann     Field change for Fuurin Academy. [04:00] Ann     Center fielder Fujii-san is taking     over from pitcher Nishina-kun. [04:06] Ann     Nishina-kun moves to center field. [04:10] Mic     They switched him out. [04:11] Ide     I think she used to be a relief     pitcher for Yokohama Little, too. [04:16] Dai     I didn't really want to throw you in     when you've barely had any prep time, [04:20] Dai     but we've got no choice. [04:21] Dai     Anyway, just throw strikes and try to     get us through the remaining innings. [04:26] Chi     Yes, sir! I'll do my best! [04:31] Ann     Batting seventh, right field, Miura-kun. [04:35] Ump     Play! [04:38] Dai     Seems like she's got zero nerves.     I wonder if she'll be okay... [04:50] Ump     Three outs. Change sides. [04:55] Fuj     Heck, yeah! That's my daughter! [04:58] Kao     Amazing... [05:03] Dai     That was seriously great, Chisato! [05:05] Dai     I already liked what I saw in practice,     but I didn't know you were that good! [05:09] Chi     Oh, it was nothing, really.     It was the bottom of their order. [05:12] Chi     Besides, my stamina's not great either,     so don't expect too much from me. [05:18] Nis     Did she just say "either"? [05:20] Chi     Anyway, it's time we got a run on the board. [05:23] Chi     We haven't even registered a hit yet. [05:26] Dai     Uh, right. [05:28] Nis     Don't get cocky just 'cause     you made it through one inning! [05:31] Mut     Being a starting pitcher is     a lot harder in so many ways! [05:35] Chi     Excuse me? [05:37] Ann     Top of the fifth, Fuurin Academy to bat. [05:41] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [05:47] Dai     She's right. We still haven't gotten a hit. [05:54] Ump     Strike! [06:02] Ump     Strike two! [06:04] Dai     There's no way I can hit a slider     this sharp on my first look at it. [06:13] Dai     There's no way... [06:17] Dai     But if the captain gives up, it's all over! [06:24] Ump     Foul! [06:29] Dai     I won't let you get a perfect     game with relief pitchers! [06:34] Ump     Ball! [06:36] Ani     Nice, Senpai! A full count! [06:39] Mut     Hang in there! [06:43] Ide     So annoying. [06:48] Ump     Foul! [06:50] Sek     It's still a perfect game, Idemitsu! [06:52] Sek     Don't walk him! [06:56] Mit     It looks like he hasn't inherited     his father's talent for baseball, [07:00] Mit     but Shigeno-kun's always had     the same air about him. [07:11] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [07:14] Mut     Yeah, good eye! [07:15] Ani     We got a runner! [07:19] Ide     Damn. [07:20] Ann     Batting fifth, center field, Nishina-kun. [07:23] Nis     Let's do this! [07:25] Ani     Yer lookin' up for this. [07:26] Nis     'Course I am! I'm gonna go big and     bag us two runs to get us rolling! [07:32] Tao     Whew, thank goodness. They won't     get a perfect game now. [07:36] Tao     That woulda been embarrassing. [07:38] Dai     It's not over yet. We'll get a hit next,     then avoid the shutout. [07:42] Dai     After that, there may be     even more to come, you know? [07:47] Ump     Play! [07:51] (Flashback) Dai     We don't have another pitcher ready! [07:54] (Flashback) Dai     Besides, the game isn't over yet, and     there's too many innings left to just give up! [07:57] (Flashback) Dai     A starting pitcher doesn't throw in the     towel just because they got a bloody nose! [08:01] Nis     Damn it all. [08:04] Nis     They got those five runs off me. [08:06] Nis     I have to get them back with my bat! [08:11] Nis     Damn! His fastball's plenty quick,     and he's got sliders in the mix as well? [08:18] Dai     You can do it! Relax! [08:21] Nis     Anita's next up, huh? [08:24] Nis     What I need to do above all else right now... [08:26] Nis     ...is advance the runner! [08:36] Uoz     First! [08:38] Ump     Out! [08:41] Mut     Nice bunt! [08:43] Ide     Why? We coulda got him out at second. [08:46] Uoz     We're five runs up.     We don't have to take risks. [08:49] Uoz     If we mess up and allow more runners on base,     we'll be playing right into their hands. [08:53] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Kabashima-san. [08:57] Ani     Nishina was all set to slug it,     but he went for a bunt instead? [09:05] Ump     Strike! [09:07] Ani     We can't jus' roll over     and let it end like this! [09:12] Ani     One run. [09:14] Ani     I hafta get Shigeno-senpai     home, no matter what! [09:20] Uoz     Second! [09:24] Mut     It didn't go through! [09:26] Dai     No, but from that angle,     a leftie can't throw it to first in time— [09:33] Ump     Out! [09:36] Tao     So close. I thought that     was gonna be our first hit. [09:40] Ani     You gotta be kiddin' me! No way     was that a middle school play! [09:44] Uoz     Nice, Michiru! [09:46] Ide     Phew, I thought our no-no was toast. [09:50] Ann     Batting seventh, first base, Tanba-kun. [09:54] Yay     And Tanba-san's up now... [09:57] Yay     Looks like Nishina's bunt was for nothing. [10:03] Dai     Tanba-san, pick one to swing at! [10:05] Dai     It'll be fine! You can do this! [10:07] Dai     Just relax! [10:12] Nis     Oh, yeah, Kandori the     southpaw killer is up after him. [10:16] Nis     If Tanba can keep us rolling... [10:21] Ani     He kept us rollin'! [10:23] Chi     Not that he did anything, but still! [10:26] Uoz     Timeout! [10:29] Uoz     Yo, man, what's wrong? [10:31] Ide     Well, I tried catching that ball earlier     with my left hand and it hit my finger. [10:37] Uoz     So is your finger okay? [10:40] Ide     It's nothing to worry about.     It's just a bit numb, that's all. [10:45] Ide     I'll take out their 8-hole and that'll be that. [10:48] Ann     Batting eighth, third base, Kandori-san. [10:55] Dai     Two outs, runners on first and third. [10:58] Dai     Top of the fifth, 0-5 down. [11:00] Dai     We still haven't gotten a hit,     but this is our first real chance. [11:04] Dai     With Kandori the southpaw killer     at bat, something might happen. [11:11] Ump     Ball! [11:14] Uoz     That Idemitsu... Is he still feeling     the effects of the ball hitting his hand? [11:19] Uoz     Considering the strikeout earlier, [11:22] Uoz     I doubt their 8-hole can get     anything on Idemitsu's fastball. [11:27] Uoz     But we should play it safe     and go for a slider, anyway. [11:35] Ump     Ball! [11:36] Nis     Yeah, all right! [11:37] Ani     Nice, nice, nice! [11:39] Ani     The pitcher's lost it! [11:41] Mic     What are you doing, Idemitsu?     Get it in the strike zone already! [11:45] Ide     Can it. [11:47] Ide     I haven't got the feeling     back in my fingertips yet. [11:50] Uoz     He's having trouble with breaking balls. [11:53] Uoz     We've got no choice.     We can't walk their 8-hole here. [11:57] Uoz     Fastball! [12:02] Ump     Strike! [12:04] Tao     That's one you have to hit. [12:09] Ump     Strike two! [12:11] Ump     Come on. [12:12] Ani     You gotta swing, Senpai! [12:13] Nis     She can't see those pitches. [12:16] Dai     Even if she's good against southpaws, [12:18] Dai     I guess a pitcher at that level     is just too fast for her. [12:22] Ide     Finish her! [12:27] Uoz     Second! [12:37] Nis     She dropped it! [12:38] Dai     Kandori, run! [12:42] Uoz     It's behind you, Michiru! [12:52] Kan     And I'm dead. [13:01] Ump     Safe! [13:03] All     Yeah! [13:05] Mut     Nice, Kan-chan! [13:07] Yay     That's our southpaw killer for you. [13:09] Tao     Hey, are you okay, Kandori? [13:12] Kan     I'm fine, I'm fine. [13:15] Tao     You did great. [13:16] Tao     You let two strikes go by, so I was     convinced you couldn't swing. [13:21] Kan     Well, he was pitching more balls,     so I figured he was struggling. [13:26] Kan     And at five runs down,     a base on balls is better, right? [13:32] Tao     Nice. [13:35] Ide     Damn! The no-no and shutout relay bit the dust. [13:39] Ide     I never expected her to get so much on that. [13:43] Uoz     It's no good. If you still can't throw     sliders, we'll switch Michiru in. [13:48] Ide     What? Is this some bad joke?!     I haven't even pitched two full innings! [13:54] Ide     That makes it look like     they got the better of me! [13:57] Uoz     Stop getting so hung up on your stupid pride! [14:00] Uoz     If you can't hit top form because     you're shaking off an injury, [14:03] Uoz     we don't know what might happen. [14:05] Uoz     If their 9-hole up next gets on base,     they're back to the top of their order. [14:10] Uoz     If they manage to claw back all those runs,     will you take responsibility for that? [14:15] Uoz     Didn't we decide to take the     middle school rubber-ball crown? [14:19] Uoz     We don't have time to stumble even     once against this kind of opponent. [14:25] Uoz     Oh well. I don't want to put Michiru     on the mound without warming up first. [14:31] Uoz     Shut this 9-hole down. [14:33] Uoz     If you don't, we're switching to Michiru. [14:37] Ann     Batting ninth, right field, Sakura-san. [14:43] Ani     Keep us rollin', Senpai! [14:45] Ide     Like hell you will! [14:47] Ump     Ball! [14:49] Ani     Nice, nice, nice! [14:51] Dai     She's been giving it her all     out in right field this game. [14:54] Dai     After pitching three games back-to-back,     including the whole of today's early game, [14:58] Dai     Mutsuko must be totally drained,     physically and emotionally. [15:11] Ump     Are you okay? [15:12] Mut     Oh gosh, that was embarrassing. [15:27] Ump     Foul! [15:28] Mut     I touched it! [15:32] Ump     Foul! [15:34] Uoz     This is annoying.     She's waiting for his fastballs. [15:38] Uoz     In that case, let's go for a slider. [15:43] Uoz     We only have one ball so far. [15:45] Uoz     If this is a ball too, it won't matter, [15:47] Uoz     and if it's a strike, she won't get near it. [15:49] Uoz     Since she's got her back to the wall,     she'll swing at it, anyway! [15:56] Mut     Aw man, he threw a slider! [16:00] Uoz     Crap! [16:02] Dai     An uncaught third strike! Run! [16:04] Mut     Seriously?! [16:12] Mut     O-Oh no! [16:13] Mut     My leg's cramping! [16:34] Ump     Safe! Safe! [16:36] Ani     Heck yeah! [16:37] Dai     Can't stop this train, and it's bases loaded! [16:41] Mut     I-I'm so relieved... [16:47] Ani     Senpai! You need ta get on deck.     I'll take over as base coach! [16:51] Tao     Right. [16:56] Ide     I'm getting swapped out for that? Really? [17:00] Mic     Uozumi, you should've had that one. [17:02] Uoz     All right, all right. You get one more chance. [17:06] Uoz     You have to stop them scoring! [17:08] ---     Batting first, pitcher, Fujii-san. [17:15] Dai     Mutsuko... [17:17] Ide     Dammit! [17:18] Ide     Don't get so cocky, losers! [17:24] Ide     Wha— [17:25] Dai     All right! We got another run back! [17:28] Nis     No, no, no, no! [17:31] Dai     It's 2-5! Three runs in it! [17:33] Chi     Yay! [17:35] Kao     She's got good sense.     I wonder who she takes after. [17:38] Fuj     What's that supposed to mean? [17:41] Uoz     Well, you won't stop an ex-Yokohama     Little player with fastballs. [17:47] Uoz     Michiru! [17:49] Ann     Field change for Oobi Middle. [17:53] Ann     Mayumura-san is taking over     from pitcher Idemitsu-kun. [18:03] Uoz     I never dreamed we'd have to put     you up on the mound in the fifth. [18:07] (Flashback) Uoz     I know your arm isn't warmed     up yet. You going to be okay? [18:12] (Flashback) Mic     I didn't think you'd feel      the need to ask me that. [18:15] (Flashback) Mic     As if these guys could hit my pitches. [18:18] (Flashback) Mic     These guys chickened out of     joining Senior League. I didn't. [18:23] Dai     So Michiru-chan's their trump card, huh? [18:27] Dai     Tao. [18:28] Dai     Do you know what pitches Mayumura has? [18:30] Dai     From the game earlier, it looked     like she had sliders, curveballs, [18:34] Dai     and something like a changeup. [18:37] Tao     Yeah, yeah, I know. I was watching, too. [18:41] Yay     Her fastballs are fast as hell     and she's got variety. [18:44] Tao     It'll be impossible to do     anything first time up. [18:48] Dai     The momentum's with us this inning. [18:52] Dai     Please don't let it ebb away, Tao. [18:54] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [18:57] Ump     Play! [19:02] Ump     Ball! [19:04] Ani     Okay! Yer seein' 'em! [19:09] Ump     Strike! [19:30] Txt     Girl's Bathroom [19:32] (Flashback) Yay     Oh, yeah, did you hear, Tao? [19:34] (Flashback) Tao     Hear what? [19:35] (Flashback) Yay     Mayumura Michiru apparently     gave Senior League a go, too. [19:40] (Flashback) Tao     What? Seriously? [19:42] (Flashback) Yay     Yup, intel from Nishina. [19:44] (Flashback) Tao     Wow, that's impressive. [19:46] (Flashback) Tao     Sure, even boys have to be     good to make it in, but for a girl, [19:49] (Flashback) Tao     it's impossible without crazy     determination and a body to back it up. [19:54] Ump     Strike two! [19:56] (Flashback) Yay     It's a pain in the butt. [19:57] (Flashback) Yay     Both Daigo and Anita get super serious     when we take on these try-hards. [20:04] (Flashback) Yay     A real pain in the butt.     They all get their uniforms so dirty... [20:09] (Flashback) Yay     And ours are all white... [20:13] (Flashback) Yay     You know, Tao... [20:15] (Flashback) Yay     We might not be able to do     anything against the boys, [20:22] (Flashback) Yay     but don't you just get irritated     when another girl beats you? [20:29] Tao     Uh-oh. [20:30] Tao     Oh no, a grounder to shortstop. [20:51] (Flashback) Mut     We're all muddy again. [20:53] (Flashback) Tao     Just like every day. [20:55] Ten1     Wow, our new uniforms are so cute! [20:58] Ten2     It looks so good on you! [21:00] Ten1     You too! You look super cute. [21:02] Ten2     Thank you! [21:06] (Flashback) Mut     Good work. [21:08] (Flashback) Mut     I got so dirty again today. [21:11] (Flashback) Mut     Huh? Tao, you're super clean! [21:15] (Flashback) Tao     If you're really good, you don't get dirty. [21:21] Ani     Run hard! Sagara-senpai! [21:31] Ump     Out! [21:32] Txt     Fuurin Academy [21:32] Txt     Fuurin Academy [21:32] Txt     Oobi [21:33] Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [21:44] Ani     Senpai... [21:52] Tao     Don't jump to any conclusions, okay? [21:55] Tao     It's not like I've been     taking it easy up till now. [21:59] Tao     Headfirst slides don't make you any faster,     you can get hurt, and there's no real upside. [22:07] Tao     I just wanted to get my uniform     as dirty as everyone else's. [22:22] Dai     Okay, we got two runs back! [22:24] Dai     The momentum's with us! [22:27] Dai     The real fight starts here! [24:00] Fuj     All right! Just three runs behind! [24:02] Fuj     Stand your ground, Chisato! [24:03] Fuj     Your dad's here for you! [24:05] Kao     Hey, Fujii-kun, you're way too loud. [24:08] Fuj     But Chisato has no experience     as a long reliever! [24:11] Fuj     Ah, if only there was another pitcher! [24:14] Kao     Chisato-chan's trying her best on the mound! [24:16] Kao     We have to get a run somehow! [24:18] Kao     Make something happen, Daigo! SIGN    The Unexpected Pitcher [24:20] Fuj     Next time: "The Unexpected Pitcher"! [24:22] Kao     Run to the stage of your dreams! E17 - The Unexpected Pitcher 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.) [00:05] Ump     Out! [00:12] Tao     Don't jump to any conclusions, okay? [00:15] Tao     It's not like I've been     taking it easy up till now. [00:20] Tao     Headfirst slides don't make you any faster,     you can get hurt, and there's no real upside. [00:26] Tao     I just wanted to get my uniform     as dirty as everyone else's. [02:08] Dai     Okay, we got two runs back! SIGN    The Unexpected Pitcher [02:11] Dai     The momentum's with us! [02:12] Dai     The real fight starts here! [02:14] All     Yeah! [02:19] Ide     We're three runs ahead. [02:21] Sek     I didn't expect them to narrow the gap. [02:24] Mic     We need to disrupt their rhythm here     before they build up a real head of steam. [02:29] Uoz     Yeah. [02:40] Fuj     Oh! She's pitching this inning, too?! [02:43] Fuj     You got this, Chisato! [02:45] Kao     So Chisato-chan can even     play as a long reliever? [02:49] Fuj     Hm, well, I don't think     she's done it all that much before, [02:53] Fuj     but it should be a piece     of cake for my Chisato. [02:56] Fuj     She's got real talent and excels     at anything she turns her hand to! [03:00] Kao     Huh. [03:02] Fuj     No, I mean it. [03:03] Fuj     She takes after me in that regard! [03:04] Ann     Bottom of the fifth. [03:06] Kao     Sorry, what? [03:06] Ann     Oobi Middle to bat. [03:06] Fuj     You got this, Chisato! [03:08] Ann     Batting first, second base, Idemitsu-kun. [03:12] Dai     We faced the bottom     of their order last inning, [03:14] Dai     but we've cycled back     to the top for this inning. [03:17] Ump     Play! [03:19] Dai     Please get us through this somehow, Chisato! [03:28] Sek     Nice, Idemitsu! [03:29] Uoz     Follow it up, Michiru! [03:37] Dai     This is bad. It's early in the inning     and Chisato hasn't found her form yet. [03:42] Dai     But we just started     believing we can catch up. [03:49] Dai     There's no way we can let them     pull further ahead this inning. [03:52] Ani     Chisato, focus! [03:58] Ump     Ball! [04:00] Ide     Hey, lead, lead, lead! [04:05] Ump     Ball two! [04:08] Dai     She can't get it in the strike zone. [04:10] Dai     Senpai. [04:13] Dai     Timeout. [04:17] Dai     What's up? Is something wrong? [04:19] Chi     I'm sorry, I didn't want to say this, [04:23] Chi     but I'm way too tired to pitch. [04:27] Chi     Maybe it's because     I haven't pitched in ages, [04:29] Chi     but my grip strength suddenly     deserted me this inning. [04:32] Dai     H-Hold on a sec! Don't do this to me, Chisato! [04:36] Dai     We don't have any other pitchers! [04:38] Yay     What's going on? [04:39] Tao     I guess Chisato could only     handle being a short reliever. [04:44] Dai     You can focus solely on your control.     Please, just get us through this inning. [04:50] Dai     I'll come up with a plan for beyond that,     like putting Nishina in again or something. [04:54] Chi     Huh? Uh, all right. [05:00] Ump     Play! [05:02] Chi     That's easier said than done, though. [05:10] Ump     Foul! [05:14] Chi     See? I told you. [05:17] Upz     They're out of pitchers, huh? [05:19] Upz     Fujii can't pitch two innings. [05:24] Ump     Ball three! [05:26] Chi     This blows! [05:28] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [05:32] Kao     It looks like Chisato-chan's     reached her limit. [05:35] Fuj     Are you okay, Chisato? You got     tired between innings, didn't you? [05:39] Fuj     You poor thing. [05:42] Fuj     Hey, Daigo! Why are you forcing     her to be a long reliever?! [05:46] Kao     You literally just said she takes     after you and can do anything... [05:55] Dai     Chisato can't go on like this. [05:57] Dai     I-I'm sorry. We need a timeout, please. [06:01] Ump     Timeout! [06:03] Yay     Daigo. [06:06] Yay     Want me to pitch? [06:09] Dai     Huh? [06:11] Dai     Huh?! [06:12] Dai     You want to pitch, Sawa-san?! [06:13] Yay     What's with that reaction?     It's not like I've never pitched before. [06:19] Dai     Really? [06:21] Dai     But you never mentioned that when     we were choosing positions way back. [06:26] (Flashback) Yay     I'll take second. [06:27] (Flashback) Tao     Shortstop for me, then. [06:30] Yay     Well, pitcher's the most tiring position,     and it's a heck of a lot of responsibility. [06:34] Yay     Why would I volunteer for that? [06:34] Txt     be1\fs18\bord4\b1\shad0\an8\pos(85.333,30)\3c&H75EDFC&\c&H021E24&\i1}That's* your reason? [06:34] Txt     be1\fs18\bord4\b1\shad0\an8\3c&H75EDFC&\c&H021E24&\pos(548,199.333)\i1}That's* your reason? [06:34] Txt     be1\fs18\bord4\b1\shad0\an8\3c&H75EDFC&\c&H021E24&\pos(103.333,222)\i1}That's* your reason? [06:37] Dai     That's your reason? [06:40] Dai**     But are you sure about this? [06:43] Dai     You haven't pitched in a long time, right? [06:45] Dai     And you haven't warmed up your arm.     Isn't that jumping in at the deep end? [06:49] Yay     Deep end or not, I gotta do something     to get that glum look off your face. [06:58] Yay     I may not have pitched in a while, [07:01] Yay     but that doesn't mean     I can't find the strike zone. [07:05] Yay     Well, I'll see what I can do. [07:09] Ann     Field change for Fuurin Academy. [07:14] Ann     Sawa-san moves from second base to pitcher. [07:15] Nis     A switch? [07:17] Ann     Fujii-san moves from pitcher to second base. [07:22] Uoz     What? Did she say Sawa? [07:27] Uoz     Can she even still pitch? [07:36] Tao     Yayoi. [07:38] Tao     Hey, you're not serious, right? I mean, you— [07:42] Yay     Shush. [07:44] Yay     Daigo will hear you. [07:47] Yay     He won't shut up if he finds out,     so you can't tell him. [07:56] Dai     Last one! [08:03] Dai     They're pretty good. [08:05] Dai     The speed's decent and     the control's not bad, either. [08:09] Ann     Batting third, shortstop, Seko-kun. [08:13] Yay     Oh, I'm sorry. Gimme a sec. [08:19] Ump     What's going on? Please hurry it up. [08:23] Yay     Right. I'm ready now. [08:27] Ump     Play! [08:55] Ump     Strike! [08:58] Mic     No way... That was fast. [09:01] Uoz     You gotta be kidding. [09:02] Uoz     Her pitches look even more intense now,     despite what happened. [09:07] Mut     Incredible. [09:09] Tao     You... You don't have to go overboard, Yayoi. [09:18] Ump     Foul! [09:20] Dai     Is this real? [09:22] Dai     Sawa-san could pitch like this all along? [09:25] Dai     Why didn't she tell me? [09:29] Ump     Ball! [09:30] Sek     She's only thrown fastballs so far. [09:33] Sek     I remember, even back then,     she was already pitching breaking balls. [09:42] Ump     Foul! [09:46] Yay     Not bad, Sekocchi. Fastballs     aren't enough against you. [09:51] Yay     Daigo! [09:54] Ump     Timeout! [09:58] Mic     She has an arm like that and     didn't even try out for Senior? [10:11] Mic     Now it's even clearer that I can't afford     to lose to these ambitionless time-wasters. [10:16] Dai     Huh? You can throw breaking balls too? [10:20] Yay     Yep. [10:21] Yay     So you can call my pitches. [10:23] Yay     Curveballs, shootballs, sliders... [10:25] Yay     I can throw whatever you want. [10:28] Dai     But I've never seen you throw any of those. [10:31] Dai     I don't know which one I should pick. [10:34] Dai     What pitch do you feel     most comfortable with? [10:43] Ump     Play! [10:45] (Flashback) Yay     The one I feel most comfortable with? [10:49] (Flashback) Yay     I guess that'd be... [11:09] (Flashback) Yay     ...the forkball. [11:11] Ump     You're out! [11:14] Ani     Heck yeah! [11:16] Mut     What was that just now? [11:18] Mut     A forkball? [11:22] Yay     One out, you guys! [11:26] Sek     I expected another fastball,     but it nosedived. [11:30] Dai     I heard rubber-ball forkballs     didn't sink all that sharply. [11:34] Dai     Sawa-san, you're something else! [11:36] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Uozumi-kun. [11:40] Ann     So you've still got it, huh, Sawa? [11:42] Ann     We might've been evenly matched     back then, but not now. [11:46] Ann     I refuse to accept that any girl other     than Michiru is up to my standard! [11:51] Ump     Strike! [11:53] Tao     Another breaking ball? And a forkball, too. [11:56] Tao     That's the worst choice of pitch, Yayoi! [12:01] Ump     Foul! [12:03] Uoz     We need some more runs. [12:05] Uoz     If we don't score any runs here,     the momentum will be with them. [12:10] Uoz     We absolutely must... [12:13] Uoz     ...get more runs! [12:27] Mic     Yes, it went through! [12:35] Ump     Out! [12:37] Dai     Yes! We survived! [12:39] Yay     Nice double play, Tao! [12:44] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:44] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:44] Txt     Oobi [12:47] Uoz     Damn, we got nothing. [12:59] Yay     Thanks. You're a lifesaver. [13:02] Tao     Yeah, I saved you. Because I want     you to pitch as little as possible. [13:12] Mut     Yayoi, that was amazing! [13:14] Mut     Why'd you wait till now to pitch for us     when you have an arm like that? [13:19] Nis     Yeah, seriously. Not cool, man. [13:22] Nis     You probably woulda been     made ace on the spot. [13:25] Yay     Nah, no way. I just rode my luck     and it all worked out this time. [13:29] Mut     That wasn't riding your luck! [13:32] Chi     I guess Sawa-senpai's okay, then? [13:32] Mut     You'll make me mad,     saying stuff like that, Yayoi! [13:35] Ani     I gotta say, the way that forkball     sank was pretty darn brutal. [13:41] Uoz     Two innings left. [13:42] Uoz     This inning with Sawa and the meat     of their order is our biggest challenge. [13:46] Uoz     Nice and steady, Michiru. [13:49] Mic     I know. [13:51] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Sawa-san. [13:53] Dai     Let's go! We're on fire! [14:03] Ump     Strike! [14:06] Yay     Looks like she's not gonna     give me any easy fastballs. [14:11] Yay     Then, I'll have to swing... [14:13] Yay     ...when she tries to rack up the count... [14:21] Yay     ...with a breaking ball! [14:29] All     Yeah! [14:31] Tao     Nice batting! [14:34] Tao     Damn you, Sawa. [14:35] Tao     She managed to hit Michiru's     slider on her first swing! [14:39] Tao     That was crazy good. Now, it's my turn. [14:42] Kao     Isn't that the first time the first     batter in the inning got a base hit? [14:47] Fuj     Yeah. The game's turning in our favor! [14:50] Fuj     Keep it going, Daigo! [14:52] Txt     Pop [14:54] Kao     Bah, why's that idiot ignoring his messages? [14:57] Kao     The game's almost over! Is he really     gonna miss this all-important final?! [15:02] Kao     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [15:05] Mut     You got this, Daigo! [15:08] Ani     Keep us motorin'! [15:12] Ump     Strike! [15:14] Dai     So fast! [15:15] Dai     But Sawa-san and the others     got us to this point... [15:22] Ump     Strike two! [15:26] Dai     I need to do this... [15:29] Dai     ...and set up something big! [15:37] Ump     Out! [15:38] Ump     Out! [15:41] Ani     Aw, heck no! A double play? [15:44] Fuj     Gah! Seriously? A double play?! [15:48] Nis     Well, damn. You serious, captain? [15:54] Dai     Sorry. [15:59] Nis     H-Hey! Don't go getting all depressed! [16:02] Nis     I'll smash one outta the park     and create a chance for us! [16:05] Dai     Please do. [16:10] Ump     Strike three! You're out! [16:21] Dai     Why was I so hasty to get     something on that slider? [16:27] Dai     The captain can't waste a chance like that. [16:31] Mut     Daigo! [16:32] Mut     Why are you spacing out? [16:34] Mut     You shouldn't keep the pitcher waiting. [16:37] Dai     Oh, uh, right. [16:47] Ump     Out! [16:51] Txt     Fuurin Academy [16:51] Txt     Fuurin Academy [16:51] Txt     Oobi [16:54] Ani     Nice pitchin', Senpai. [16:56] Yay     Thanks. [16:58] Uoz     Okay, it's the last inning! [17:00] Uoz     Let's get these next three     out and go to Regionals! [17:04] Txt     Sagara [17:04] Txt     Sawa [17:04] Txt     Shigeno [17:04] Txt     Nishina [17:04] Txt     Kabashima [17:04] Txt     Tanba [17:04] Txt     Kandori [17:04] Txt     Sakura [17:05] Ann     Top of the seventh. [17:07] Ann     Fuurin Academy to bat. [17:09] Mic     Right. Three up, three down to end this. [17:11] Ann     Batting sixth, left field, Kabashima-san. [17:17] Mic     For my own sake, and for the guys     who quit Senior to play alongside me, [17:21] Mic     I'll take the middle school rubber-ball crown! [17:23] Tao     Go get 'em! [17:25] Mut     Please, Anita! [17:28] Nis     You hafta get on base, Anita! [17:30] Nis     We still have a chance here! [17:39] Fuj     Yes! [17:40] Kao     It went through! [17:45] Chi     Yes! We got a runner! [17:47] Tao     Nice batting! [17:48] Mut     We can get those three runs easy! [17:51] Mic     Who on earth are these girls? [17:55] Mic     How can they hit my pitches so easily?! [17:58] Uoz     Calm down, Michiru. The only ones     with skill are the ex-Little players. [18:03] Ann     Batting seventh, first base, Tanba-kun. [18:07] Uoz     Get their bottom three     batters out and it's over! [18:12] Ani     Tanba! Ya'd better do this! [18:15] Nis     Hey, he's two years older than you. [18:23] Ump     Strike three! You're out! [18:27] Tan     Sorry. [18:29] Kan     No worries! [18:33] Kan     Leave it to me. [18:36] Nis     Oh, yeah, southpaws are her specialty! [18:39] Ani     She might actually pull somethin' off again! [18:50] Ump     Out! [18:55] Mic     One to go. [18:57] Ann     Batting ninth, right field, Sakura-san. [19:06] Mut     I'm not giving up! [19:14] Mut     I don't want to lose! [19:19] Mut     So fast... [19:21] Mut     But... [19:23] Mut     ...I want a hit! [19:25] Ump     Foul! [19:26] Ani     Good swing! That'll get ya a hit! [19:30] Ump     Foul! [19:34] Ump     Foul! [19:37] Ump     Foul! [19:40] Mut     I swear... I'm going to get you! [19:44] Mic     So annoying! [19:46] Ump     Foul! [19:54] Kan     Mutsu! You can do it! [19:56] Tao     Stay tough! [20:02] Ump     Foul! [20:03] ---     Mutsuko... [20:08] (Flashback) Mut     Come on, pull yourself together. [20:10] (Flashback) Mut     This game's not over yet. [20:12] (Flashback) Dai     Y-Yeah... [20:14] (Flashback) Mut     Is it the double play earlier     that's getting you down? [20:18] (Flashback) Dai     No, I just can't face you guys     when you've been working so hard. [20:23] (Flashback) Dai     Not after the captain and cleanup     wrecked the team's chances. [20:29] (Flashback) Mut     How dense are you? [20:36] (Flashback) Mut     Here. [20:37] (Flashback) Mut     You're the one who's been     working the hardest up to now. [20:41] (Flashback) Mut     As our catcher and our captain,     you've been carrying us this whole time. [20:46] (Flashback) Mut     So why beat yourself up     over one measly double play? [20:52] (Flashback) Mut     We're your team, Daigo. [20:55] (Flashback) Mut     So chin up! [20:58] Dai     Mutsuko! Keep us alive! [21:06] Mic     All right! [21:15] Uoz     What?! [21:17] Tao     Yeah! [21:19] Yay     Stop, stop! [21:32] Dai     Nice, Mutsuko! [21:33] Dai     Two outs, runners on first and third! [21:35] Dai     Our chances are much better now! [21:39] Uoz     Dammit. [21:40] Uoz     What a time to make an error. [21:43] Mic     So you're gonna make me struggle for this, huh? [21:48] Mic     But this ends now. [21:57] Mic     I will win this game with my pitching! [22:13] Gor     Three runs behind and     two outs in the last inning? [22:16] Gor     Well, isn't this fun? [22:23] Gor     I call this the starting line      in baseball, Daigo! [24:00] Mic     How? [24:01] Mic     Even boys can't get good hits on my pitches. [24:04] Mic     What is it with these girls?! [24:06] Yay     I wonder why... [24:07] Yay     I wasn't planning on trying this hard. [24:10] Mic     I know... [24:11] Mic     I know this will be the only time     I get to play alongside these guys! [24:16] Yay     Captain, we've come this far. We gotta win! [24:18] Yay     Let's kick it up a notch! [24:20] Yay     Next time: "We've Come This Far." SIGN    We've Come This Far [24:22] Mic     Run to the stage of your dreams! E18 - We've Come This Far 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.) [00:01] Dai     Our team, the Fuurin Academy middle school     baseball team, made it to the district finals. [00:01] Txt     Oobi [00:01] Txt     Oobi [00:01] Txt     Eihou Academy [00:01] Txt     Eihou Academy [00:05] Txt     Mayumura [00:05] Txt     Mayumura [00:07] Dai     There we met Oobi Middle's team,     who count a certain Mayumura Michiru-chan [00:10] Dai     and three elite ex-Yokohama Little     players among their ranks. [00:18] Dai     The third inning. [00:19] Dai     Despite a good start, our starting     pitcher, Nishina, quickly flagged, [00:22] Dai     and due to some follow-up errors,     we gave away five runs... [00:23] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:23] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:23] Txt     Oobi [00:26] Dai     ...handing them a giant lead. [00:30] (Flashback) Ump     Three outs! Change sides! [00:34] Dai     We hadn't managed     a single hit in four innings, [00:37] Dai     but thanks to everybody's determination, [00:41] Dai     Kandori and Chisato's RBI hits     netted us two runs. [00:47] Dai     After that, Oobi Middle's ace,     Mayumura Michiru, [00:51] Dai     got up on the mound in     the middle of the fifth, [00:54] Dai     and the game turned into     a pitchers' duel between her [00:56] Dai     and our unexpected     volunteer reliever, Sawa-san. [01:00] Dai     The score stayed at 5-2 as     we entered the final inning. [01:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [01:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [01:00] Txt     Oobi [01:07] (Flashback) Ump     Foul! [01:09] (Flashback) Ump     Foul! [01:09] (Flashback) Dai     Mutsuko! Keep us alive! [01:13] Dai     A hair away from losing, Mutsuko     forced the other team into an error. [01:19] Dai     It's the top of the seventh,     two outs, runners on first and third. [01:23] Dai     We won't give up! [01:25] Dai     We're going to capitalize on this     chance and turn this game around! SIGN    We've Come This Far [03:06] Nis     By the skin of our teeth! [03:09] Chi     Two outs, with runners on first and third! [03:12] Tai     Lucky! [03:14] Tai     Y'know, other than those four seniors,     Oobi Middle's not all that hot. [03:19] Mut     Thank goodness! [03:21] Ani     Ya got this! [03:21] Ann     Batting first, second base, Fujii-san. [03:27] Fuj     Get 'em, Chisato! [03:37] Tan     Keep it up! Keep it up! [03:39] Ani     Chisato! [03:41] Uoz     Fujii won't hit a home run,     but we should ditch going high. [03:51] Ump     Ball. [03:56] Mich     Rude! [04:00] Ani     Ya got this! Ya got this! [04:04] Ump     Ball! Ball four! [04:07] Dai     All right! Chisato's on base! [04:09] Kan     Bases loaded! [04:12] Yay     Tanba-san, take over for me by the base. [04:15] Yay     I'm up next. [04:16] Tan     R-Right! [04:19] Yay     One big last job for you, huh? [04:21] Yay     I'm counting on you, Tao. [04:23] Tao     Yeah... [04:25] Tao     I'll let you have the honor of cleaning it up. [04:36] Mich     I don't believe this. [04:37] Mich     What is it with these girls? [04:43] Dai     All right! [04:44] Dai     It went through! [04:47] Kan     5-3! [04:51] Tan     Keep going, keep going! [04:54] Mut     My legs... I can't.... [04:58] Dai     Mutsuko?! [05:09] Ump     Safe! [05:10] All     Hell yeah! [05:12] Dai     Nice one, Tao! [05:15] Tao     Right?! [05:17] Nis     Just one run in it! [05:18] Nis     With runners on second and third! [05:23] Dai     Mutsuko?! [05:25] Dai     Wh-What's wrong?! Are you okay?! [05:27] Mut     I-I'm fine! [05:29] Mut     My left leg just cramped up a little. [05:32] Mut     It'll probably be fine in a bit. [05:36] Ani     Senpai! [05:44] Mich     I don't believe this. [05:46] Mich     In rubber-ball, even the boys     haven't gotten good hits on my pitches. [05:51] Mich     What is it with these girls? [05:53] Mich     Why does this team have all these girls? [05:54] Uoz     Hey, Michiru! [05:55] Uoz     Hey! [05:56] Uoz     Hey! [05:58] Uoz     Pull yourself together, Michiru!     They haven't caught up yet! [06:02] Uoz     First base is open. [06:03] Uoz     Sawa's too dangerous, so just walk her     and face off against Shigeno. [06:08] Mich     Huh? Why should I?! [06:09] Mich     I promise I'll get her out! Let me take her on! [06:12] Uoz     Michiru! [06:14] Uoz     You need to calm down. [06:15] Uoz     If you don't agree to it,     I'll put Seko in instead. [06:19] Uoz     Is that what you want? [06:21] Mich     Fine. [06:27] Ann     Batting third, pitcher, Sawa-san. [06:31] Tao     Wrap it up, Yayoi! [06:34] Ani     Walkin' her?! [06:35] Mut     They want a showdown with Daigo? [06:41] Txt     Fuurin Academy [06:41] Txt     Fuurin Academy [06:41] Txt     Oobi [06:42] Ump     Ball four! [06:46] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [06:51] Yay     Aren't you up next? [07:07] Ump     Foul! [07:11] Ani     Ya got this! Ya got this! [07:14] Ump     Ball! [07:17] Ump     Strike! [07:29] Mich     Wait, that's... [07:30] Mich     Mr. Shigeno?! [07:36] Mich     My idol... [07:39] Mich     My ideal pitcher! [07:42] Mich     A daring left-handed     overhand pitch like yours... [07:50] Uoz     Michiru, don't tell me you're... [07:52] Uoz     That's the secret weapon we're saving     for the toughest teams at Regionals. [07:58] Mich     We don't have that luxury anymore. [08:01] Mich     We're already facing     a tough team here and now! [08:05] Dai     An overhand pitch? [08:11] Ump     Ball! [08:13] Mich     Did you see that? [08:15] Mich     This is my real fastball! [08:18] Mut     I-It's so fast... [08:20] Ani     She still had an overhand     like that up her sleeve? [08:24] Mut     That was her ace in the hole     back in Touto Boys, too. [08:26] Mut     That overhand pitch... [08:28] Dai     So you've been saving it until now. [08:31] Dai     That's some next-level power,     compared to the sidearm. [08:34] Dai     But... [08:35] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:35] Txt     Fuurin Academy [08:35] Txt     Oobi [08:35] Dai     We just need one run to tie. [08:38] Dai     If I don't do something now, it's game over! [08:41] Uoz     He didn't see it missing the zone.     He just couldn't swing. [08:45] Uoz     Finish this, Michiru. [08:46] Uoz     There's no way he can hit that pitch! [08:52] Ump     Foul! [08:54] Mich     He got his bat on it?! [09:01] Dai     I have to believe in the work I've put in. [09:19] Dai     I have to, for everyone who's followed me     this far and believed in me as their captain! [09:37] Chi     Nice, Daigo! [09:38] Tai     You got this! [09:40] Mut     Good luck! [09:45] Ump     Foul! [09:49] Mich     Not bad, Shigeno Junior. [09:52] Ide     Don't give up, Michiru! [09:53] Sek     Your pitches are on fire! [09:58] Mich     That's right. [10:00] Mich     Back then, my hopes and dreams were dashed. [10:03] Mich     My passion for baseball     was almost snuffed out. [10:08] Ump     Ball! [10:13] Ump     Foul! [10:15] Uoz     Keep it up, Michiru! [10:22] Mich     They brought me back from the edge. [10:27] Mich     They even quit Senior to keep my dream alive. [10:34] Mich     I know... [10:35] Mich     I know this will be the only time     I get to play with and against the guys! [10:42] Mich     That's why I want to use this chance     and get to the very top... with this team! [10:57] Mut     Yes! [10:59] Ani     It went through! [11:03] Nis     We're tied! [11:04] Uoz     Back home! [11:12] Ump     Safe! [11:17] All     We took the lead! [11:22] Yay     Nice one, Daigo! [11:33] Fuj     Hell yeah! Awesome! [11:34] Fuj     This is incredible! They took the lead! [11:37] Mom     This is crazy! Are they seriously     gonna go to Regionals? [11:40] Fuj     Wow, Daigo's come a heck of     a long way since his Dolphins days. [11:45] Fuj     Who would've ever thought he'd hit one     of Mayumura Michiru's crazy fastballs? [11:49] Fuj     Must be your DNA, Kaoru-chan. [11:52] Mom     Yeah, no. [11:55] Mom     I keep texting the source of the baseball DNA,     but he refuses to read his messages. [12:03] Fuj     Huh? [12:04] Fuj     Hey, Shigeno! [12:06] Fuj     Over here, over here! [12:11] Shig     Hey, what's Fujii doing with my wife?! [12:14] Shig     Don't tell me you got together while I was away... [12:16] Mom     You dumbass! [12:18] Txt     Fuurin     Academy [12:18] Txt     Fuurin     Academy [12:18] Txt     Fujii [12:18] Txt     Sagara [12:18] Txt     Sawa [12:18] Txt     Shigeno [12:18] Txt     Nishina [12:18] Txt     Kabashima [12:18] Txt     Tanba [12:18] Txt     Kandori [12:18] Mom     He's here cheering his own daughter on! [12:21] Mom     Chisato-chan, the leadoff. [12:22] Shig     Oh, really? [12:23] Fuj     Yup, really. [12:25] Shi     By the way, why are you sitting so far back? [12:28] Mom     Because Daigo didn't want me to come,     so I don't want him to see me. [12:33] Mom     He said this tourney was just a trial run,     so it wasn't important enough to watch. [12:37] Shig     A trial run, huh? [12:39] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:39] Txt     Fuurin Academy [12:39] Txt     Oobi [12:39] Shig     It's one hell of a game for a "trial run." [12:44] Ump     Strike! [12:45] Ump     Three outs. Change sides. [12:48] Dai     All right, let's keep our lead and win this! [12:51] All     All right! [12:56] Dai     Mutsuko, is your leg all right? [12:58] Mut     Yup, it's fine. [13:00] Mut     I'd go out there even if I had to crawl. [13:02] Mut     If we make it through this inning,     we're going to Regionals! [13:05] Mut     Come on, let's take our positions. [13:17] Ann     Bottom of the seventh, Oobi Middle to bat. [13:21] Ann     Batting eighth, center field, Yamamuro-kun. [13:26] Uoz     Michiru! [13:28] Uoz     Keep your head up! [13:29] Uoz     It's not over yet! [13:39] Fujj     Nice! [13:41] Ann     Batting ninth, left field, Kouda-kun. [13:44] Tao     Those are good pitches     you're throwing, Yayoi. [13:47] Tao     I hope we can get to the end like this. [13:58] Ump     Out! [13:58] Yay     Nice one, Chisato! [14:00] Dai     Two outs! [14:01] Shig     Huh. Unlike her father, who was a sieve      on second, the daughter's actually good. [14:07] Fuj     I'm in a good mood, so I'll let that go. [14:10] Mom     Just one more out! [14:12] Ann     Batting first, second base, Idemitsu-kun. [14:14] Coa     Get on base, Idemitsu! [14:16] Dai     Just one more out. [14:18] Ani     One more out... [14:19] Mut     ...and we're off to Regionals. [14:21] Nis     This is nuts. [14:29] Ump     Hit by pitch! [14:30] Uoz     Yes! He's on base! [14:31] Ann     Batting second, pitcher, Mayumura-san. [14:35] Yay     Oh, whoops! My bad. [14:39] Shig     You know, I just noticed     something pretty extraordinary. [14:42] Fuj     Hm? [14:43] Mom     Huh? [14:44] Shig     This Mayumura girl... [14:46] Shig     Is she that Mayumura's daughter?! [14:49] Fuj     Are you for real? [14:50] Mom     Of course she is. [14:52] Mom     This is the older twin, Michiru-chan. [14:54] Mom     She's been over to our house a couple of times. [14:56] Shig     Seriously?! [14:58] Shig     Well, I guess that explains her nice form. [15:03] Mom     Yeah, guess so. [15:04] Mom     But you know, the pitcher she really     looks up to isn't Mayumura-kun, [15:09] Mom     but someone by the name of Shigeno Goro. [15:12] Shig     Huh? [15:17] Ump     Ball! [15:18] Coa     Good! Keep your eye on the ball, Michiru! [15:21] Coa     Their pitcher's losing it! [15:23] Mut     Yayoi, keep it up! [15:25] Dai     She hasn't pitched in a long time. [15:28] Dai     It's only natural she'd start     flagging in her third inning. [15:31] Dai     Just one more out needed. [15:32] Dai     Come on, Sawa-san! [15:35] Ump     Strike! [15:37] Dai     Good! [15:38] Mich     She missed two sliders,     so she got a strike with a fastball. [15:42] Coa     Come on, Michiru! [15:47] Mich     They sacrificed playing in Senior to play     middle school rubber-ball with me. [15:56] Mich     I won't... [15:59] Mich     ...let another girl get in our way! [16:05] Dai     Nishina! [16:09] Uoz     Run! [16:13] Dai     Back home! [16:18] Ump     Safe! [16:21] Uoz     Yeah! [16:21] Uoz     We caught up! [16:24] Dai     Timeout. [16:26] Dai     She had time to make it to third on that     close play, but she stopped on second? [16:32] Yay     Wow, that girl's really good. [16:35] Yay     She waited for a fastball and hit it plumb. [16:38] Dai     The next hit's game over. [16:39] Dai     Let's walk the next batter and duke it out      with their cleanup. It'll be easier to defend. [16:44] Yay     Face off against Uozumi, huh? [16:46] Yay     That's another kind of dangerous,     but it might be better. [16:49] Tao     Yayoi! [16:54] Tao     Yayoi, you're done. [16:56] Tao     You can't control your breaking balls,     and your fastballs aren't sharp, either. [17:01] Tao     You should really stop now, [17:03] Tao     before it ends up like that time in Little     when you couldn't pitch anymore! [17:07] Dai     Like that time in Little? [17:10] ---     What? [17:11] Chi     Ah. The cat's out the bag. [17:13] Dai     So when you said you hadn't     pitched in a while, you meant... [17:20] Tao     While pitching for Little, [17:21] Tao     Yayoi hurt her elbow and the doctor     banned her from pitching altogether. [17:27] Dai     Oh no... [17:28] Yay     So what now? [17:30] Yay     You gonna switch me with Nishina, who hasn't     warmed up, at this make-or-break moment? [17:38] Yay     My elbow's completely healed since then. [17:41] Yay     The doctor confirmed it as well. [17:42] Tao     Huh? [17:44] (Flashback) Doc     It's healed a lot in one year. [17:47] (Flashback) Doc     I'd say it's fine now. [17:49] (Flashback) Doc     You can even pitch again. [17:52] (Flashback) Doc     But just make sure you don't overdo it. [17:55] (Flashback) Doc     There is still a chance you could reinjure it. [18:01] Yay     I'm sorry. I should have told you. [18:03] Tao     But still! [18:04] Yay     I'm telling you, it's fine. [18:06] Yay     You guys think elbow pain is just     a minor inconvenience, don't you? [18:09] Yay     If it was really hurting,     I wouldn't even be able to pitch. [18:13] Tao     So it really healed up? [18:16] Tao     I just don't want to see     you like that ever again. [18:21] Dai     Sawa-san... [18:22] Yay     You're not supposed to make a face like that. [18:25] Yay     I'm fine. I just got a little tired. [18:28] Yay     Let's kick it up a notch! [18:29] Yay     We've come this far, so let's go win it, captain! [18:37] Tao     Yayoi... [19:02] Dai     Okay! [19:08] Ump     Ball four. [19:10] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Uozumi-kun. [19:17] Uoz     Michiru, you... [19:19] Mic     You get it, right? [19:21] Mic     I stopped at second     so they had to face you head-on. [19:25] Mic     You have to finish this, Uozumi! [19:27] Mic     Walk us off! [19:35] Fuj     Nice one, Daigo! [19:37] Mom     He did well to stop that! [19:38] Fuj     Daigo's seriously gotten a whole lot better. [19:41] Fuj     In Dolphins, he was basically a total     beginner with zero motivation. [19:46] Fuj     Me and Kaoru-chan were saying earlier     how amazing the Shigeno Goro DNA is. [19:56] Ump     Ball! [19:58] Shig     I'm not so sure about that. [20:01] Shig     It wouldn't be fair on him     to say it's all in his genes. [20:04] Shig     He's been training like crazy this past year. [20:08] Shig     You know I went to play in the     Shikoku League as a player-coach, right? [20:14] Fuj     Sure. [20:15] Shig     I've played Major League, and NPB...     in Taiwan, and Central America... [20:19] Shig     All the time, I just wanted to play. [20:21] Shig     But when retirement finally     reared its head last year, [20:24] Shig     the only reason I even considered a second     career as a coach was all thanks to him. [20:30] Fuj     Huh? [20:31] Ump     Foul! [20:32] Mom     Did you know that most of the second-years      got kicked off Fuurin's team last year [20:37] Mom     due to a shoplifting incident? [20:39] Fuj     What? Seriously?! [20:42] Mom     The coach felt responsible, [20:44] Mom     so he resigned and the club     was put on a half-year hiatus. [20:49] Mom     Up until then, the team had been strong.     Our daughter, Izumi, played for them too. [20:53] Mom     Then, all of a sudden, the first-years     didn't have any older players or even a coach. [20:58] Fuj     Are you kidding me?! [20:59] Fuj     Chisato didn't tell me about any of that! [21:02] Mom     She might not even know herself. [21:04] Ump     Ball. [21:05] Shig     Around that time, I was     also pretty directionless. [21:08] (Flashback) Dai     Pop... Please teach me baseball! [21:13] Shig     I'd never seen him looking      so determined before. [21:25] Ump     Foul! [21:27] All     Nice! [21:28] All     Come on! [21:29] All     You got this! [21:31] All     Sawa-senpai, go! [21:37] Kan     Let's do this! [21:38] Dai     Hang in there, Yayoi! [21:42] Yay     I wasn't planning on trying this hard. [21:46] Yay     But I can't help it! [21:49] Izo     It's a forkball! [21:56] Ump     Foul! Foul! [21:58] Kao     Aw man! [21:58] Shig     At first, I turned him down. [22:00] Fuj     Huh? [22:01] Shig     But he was so serious. [22:05] Dai     If I try hard enough,     and I get everyone's help, [22:08] Dai     I think the Fuurin baseball team can     crawl out of this dark hole we're in. [22:18] Dai     Mutsuko! [24:01] Dai     This one play's going to decide it all. [24:03] Dai     Whether we win and go to Regionals,     and then on to Nationals! [24:06] Tao     You know, Daigo, it's good to be enthusiastic,     but you should let us have weekends off. [24:11] Dai     You'll never toughen up with that attitude! [24:14] Dai     I want us to go even higher! [24:16] Tao     Were you even listening to me?! [24:19] Dai     Next time: "Nice Game!" SIGN    Nice Game! [24:20] Tao     Run to the stage of your dreams! E19 - Nice Game! 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] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Oobi [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:00] Txt     Oobi [00:01] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:01] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:01] Txt     Oobi [00:01] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:01] Txt     Fuurin Academy [00:01] Txt     Oobi [00:09] Dai     Mutsuko! [00:35] Dai     We lost. [02:07] Izu     I'm home! SIGN    Nice Game! [02:14] Dad     Izumi! [02:15] Izu     Pop? You're home? [02:17] Dad     Hm? Is that a bad thing? [02:19] Dad     All righty! Let's go play catch before dinner! [02:22] Dad     C'mon, let's play! [02:23] Izu     What? Are you serious? [02:26] Izu     I've got cram school, and I wanna shower— [02:28] Izu     Huh?! [02:28] Dad     So you're just giving up on these precious     fleeting moments of direct communication [02:32] Dad     we get as parent and child?!     Is this the "rebellious teens"?! [02:36] Izu     You didn't have to start bawling. [02:38] Izu     I'll play, but only for a bit. [02:40] Izu     Sheesh. You play baseball all year round, yet     you still wanna play catch when you get home. [02:46] Dad     It's like I said... [02:47] Dad     It's my way of communicating     with my precious daughter and son. [02:54] Dad     Got ya! [02:54] Izu     Hey! [02:57] Dad     The angle of the glove is     key when catching there. [02:59] Dad     Tingles, doesn't it? [02:59] Izu     Oh, come on! [03:01] Izu     Hey, that reminds me.     It was Daigo's district final today. [03:04] Izu     Do you know what the final score was? [03:07] Dad     I went and watched. [03:11] Dad     They lost to a walk-off home run. [03:13] Izu     Oh. I see. [03:15] Dad     But they put up a really good     fight against a strong team. [03:19] Dad     A lot's happened at Fuurin     since you graduated. [03:23] Dad     Without a coach, and in their first real     tournament, your successors did well. [03:29] Dad     But this is just the start     of his baseball career. [03:35] Mom     These baseball nuts... [03:40] Mom     And we're done. [03:42] Mom     Izumi, please set the table. [03:43] Izu     Coming. [03:45] Izu     Wow, that looks amazing. [03:47] Dai     I'm home. [03:52] Mom     Welcome back! [03:53] Mom     You must be really hungry. [03:55] Mom     Dinner's ready. [03:56] Dai     I don't want any. [03:57] Dai     I'm not hungry. [04:01] Izu     He went on about this tourney being     a trial run, and now he's acting like that? [04:04] Izu     He couldn't be more down if he tried. [04:06] Mom     Well, it's only natural. [04:08] Mom     They were so close to     winning the Districts, after all. [04:19] Dai     Ah, this is bad. [04:20] Dai     That hurt way too much. [04:33] Dai     This handwriting... [04:37] Dai     He came and saw my game? [04:40] Dai     Pop... [04:43] Dai     Mom! [04:44] Dai     Hey, Mom! [04:47] Dai     Mom! [04:49] Mom     What is it? [04:51] Dai     I just realized I'm actually starving. [04:54] Dai     So I was wondering what was for dinner. [04:56] Mom     Didn't you say you weren't hungry? [04:59] Izu     That's what I heard. [05:00] Dai     Oh, I was just a little... [05:05] Dai     You're really not gonna let me eat?! [05:08] Mom     Of course I will. [05:09] Izu     Don't start crying. [05:11] Mom     Look! [05:12] Dai     Wow! [05:13] Mom     Tonight, it's hamburg     steak in a demi-glace sauce! [05:15] Mom     I even added Pop's portion     to yours, so it's humongous! [05:18] Dai     No kidding! [05:20] Dai     Wait, so he left already? [05:21] Mom     Yeah... [05:22] Izu     He never changes. By now, he should     already be in the air on his way to Kochi. [05:26] Dai     Oh, right. [05:27] Mom     He just jumped up all of     a sudden and said he was off. [05:29] Mom     When I asked him about dinner,     he told me to give you his portion. [05:33] Izu     Ah, so that's why. [05:35] Mom     You don't have to eat it all.     Don't make yourself sick. [05:38] Dai     Right. [05:39] Dai     Let's eat! [05:42] Dad     Give it your all, Daigo. SIGN    Mid-Terms SIGN    Mid-Terms [06:01] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:01] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:01] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [06:01] Txt     Baseball Team [06:01] Yay     How'd your tests go? [06:04] Tao     Huh? We really gonna talk about that? [06:06] Ani     I was still in game mode 'cause     that tourney was so damn intense. [06:09] Ani     An' my right hand hurts still,     so I could barely write. [06:12] Chi     You just didn't know the answers, did you? [06:15] Tao     It's bad. My grades have dropped so hard,     my homeroom teacher wanted a word with me. [06:20] Kan     Same here. [06:21] Yay     We started morning practice as second-years,     so it's nonstop baseball. [06:24] Tao     We're a prep school, but I was told I won't     make it into the high school at this rate... [06:29] Kan     I got told the same. [06:31] Nis     Hey! Hurry up and get changed already! [06:34] Nis     Stop turning the team room into     a girls' locker room just so you can chat! [06:38] Tao     Oh, shut up. [06:39] Tao     It's first come, first serve,      so quit your whining! [06:41] Tao     Besides, guys can change out there. [06:45] Tan     Yup, that's what I'm doing. [06:46] Nis     Hey, you're older than them! [06:48] Nis     Tell them off! [06:49] Nan     We need to be nice to these delicate girls. [06:52] Nis     What part of that is "delicate"?! [06:54] Yay     Shut your mouth! [06:55] Yay     If you don't like it, get here as early as Daigo! [06:58] Dai     So this is our first practice     since the tournament a week ago. [07:01] Dai     Has everyone managed to recover? [07:04] Chi     Yeah, we're good. [07:05] Ani     My mental fatigue's still... [07:07] Dai     Then, starting today, we crank it up! [07:09] Chi     Wow, totally ignored. [07:11] Dai     Anyway, I'll announce our next goals     and upcoming schedule. [07:16] Dai     Our next competition is the national     middle school rubber-ball tournament, [07:19] Dai     AKA the middle school nationals. [07:21] Dai     Prelims start in about two months, in July. [07:23] Mut     Two months? That's so soon! [07:25] Dai     Our goal is clear: [07:27] Dai     bag the title of district champs that     eluded us this time, and go to Regionals. [07:31] All     One, two, three, four! Fight! Fight! Fight! [07:31] Dai     I know the tournament     result was disappointing, [07:34] Dai     but our potential was there for all to see. [07:37] Dai     With this team, I have no     doubt we can win next time. [07:41] Dai     That's why I ask you to be even     more focused in our training sessions. [07:47] Dai     Let's go get our revenge! [07:54] Tao     I'm exhausted! [07:57] Tao     When did we start again? [07:59] Yay     Practice started after the test,     so at, like, 1:30 pm? [08:02] Tao     Wait, 1:30 pm?! [08:04] Tao     That means it's been four hours! Four hours! [08:06] Tao     Don't you think that's overdoing it a bit? [08:08] Tao     I wanted to cut down on practice 'cause of     my falling grades... How'd this even happen? [08:13] Chi     I guess we all had time to kill today. [08:15] Yay     Well, why don't you go talk to Daigo about it? [08:20] Tao     Hey, Daigo— [08:21] Dai     Good job today! [08:22] Dai     I already told the other two,      but from tomorrow, [08:24] Dai     we'll start practicing Saturdays too,     so make sure you're all here by 8 am. [08:29] Tao     What? You want to practice on our days off, too?! [08:31] Tao     Let us have our weekends at least. [08:33] Tao     Say it ain't so, Daigo! [08:35] Dai     There's only nine of us, [08:37] Dai     so no matter how efficient we are,     there's never enough time. [08:40] Dai     For training, they say it should be quality     over quantity, but we're not at that level yet. [08:44] Dai     I know it's hard, but we have     to keep pushing through. [08:47] Dai     We'll never reach the next level     if we don't step it up. [08:51] Dai     I know you all have it in you. [08:53] Ani     Yeah. Yer totally right, Captain! [08:56] Ani     I agree, 100 percent! [08:57] Ani     S'now or never, I say! [08:59] Ani     This time, we're gonna smash Mayumura     Michiru and go to Regionals! [09:03] Ani     Let's show her a girls' team can     become strong enough to beat her! [09:07] Dai     Oh, that reminds me. [09:08] Chi     Ignored again! [09:09] Dai     Sawa-san. [09:10] Dai     I know there are concerns about     your elbow, but if there's no pain, [09:13] Dai     I'd like you to pitch again. [09:15] Dai     Just as a closer would be enough. [09:21] Dai     Would you mind training with that in mind? [09:26] Yay     Okay. [09:28] Tao     Are you sure you're fine with it, Yayoi? [09:30] Tao     With pitching again, I mean? [09:33] Yay     Well... [09:34] Txt     Mild Apple     Cider Vinegar [09:34] Txt     Mild Apple     Cider Vinegar [09:35] Yay     It'll probably be fine. [09:37] Yay     And there isn't any pain right now. [09:40] Yay     Sorry I didn't tell you. [09:42] Yay     But I really wasn't     planning on pitching again. [09:44] Tao     I know that. [09:47] Tao     But to pitch in games, you'll need to     pitch hundreds of times in the bullpen. [09:52] Tao     You have to get into it again. [09:54] Tao     Can't be good for your elbow. [09:55] ---     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [09:55] ---     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [09:55] Txt     Liquor Tobacco [09:56] Tao     I wonder if Daigo even understands that. [09:59] Txt     Mild Apple     Cider Vinegar [09:59] Txt     Mild Apple     Cider Vinegar [10:00] Yay     Well, I guess our captain can get     a little overzealous sometimes. [10:04] Yay     But I can also understand it after     we lost in such a painful way. [10:09] Tao     Maybe I'll boycott tomorrow's practice. [10:12] Yay     Huh? [10:13] Txt     Shigeno [10:13] Txt     Shigeno [10:17] Dai     One, two! [10:19] Dai     One, two, three, four! [10:20] Dai     Fight! Fight! Fight! Fuurin! [10:23] Dai     Two! Two! [10:24] Dai     Two, two, three, four! [10:25] Dai     Fight! Fight! Fight! Fuurin! [10:29] Dai     What's wrong? [10:31] Dai     You need to be able to keep     up with this kind of pace. [10:33] Kan     Yeah, sorry. [10:34] Kan     I've just been having     knee pain since yesterday. [10:37] Dai     You might be overweight. [10:41] Dai     You know, Kan-chan, you're really athletic, [10:43] Dai     so I bet you'd move a lot     better if you toned up a bit. [10:47] Dai     Let's see... Your weight loss     goal for this month is five kilos. [10:52] Dai     Good luck! [10:53] Kan     Five... Five kilos?! [10:55] Dai     Thirty-five... [10:58] Dai     Thirty... six... [10:59] Tao     Mornin'. [11:02] Yay     Sorry, our bad. We overslept. [11:05] Nis     Hey, nice of you to actually show up! [11:07] Nis     You guys must be royalty or something. [11:09] Yay     This first-year is totally     treating us like equals. [11:11] Yay     Sorry. [11:12] Ani     Ain't good enough, Senpai. [11:14] Ani     Ya can't show up late for our first     weekend practice. It's a morale killer. [11:17] Ani     Keep that in mind. [11:18] Tao     Hey, we already said we're sorry! [11:21] Dai     Okay, okay. [11:23] Dai     I was worried you were sick or something,     so I'm glad you're both fine. [11:26] Dai     Just make sure you're on time next time. [11:28] Yay     Gotcha. [11:33] (Flashback) Tao     Hey, come on now... [11:35] (Flashback) Yay     Morning. [11:37] (Flashback) Tao     Yayoi, why are you coming to pick me up? [11:41] (Flashback) Yay     Let's go. [11:42] (Flashback) Tao     No way. [11:43] (Flashback) Tao     I told you, I refuse to practice on our days off. [11:46] (Flashback) Yay     Oh, stop. Come on, go get ready. [11:50] (Flashback) Yay     I don't feel like it either, and I definitely     don't feel in the mood for a hard session... [11:53] (Flashback) Yay     But Daigo's so motivated, we should     at least try to get swept up in his excitement. [11:58] (Flashback) Yay     It's not like you were studying, anyway. [12:05] Tao     For crying out loud. [12:08] Tao     I didn't come here to get     covered in mud every day. [12:13] Tao     If I was so concerned about getting     to the top, I would've gone to Senior League. [12:18] Tao     I came to Fuurin because     it was the right level of casual. [12:21] Tao     This guy's just trying way too hard! [12:25] Tao     And now he wants Yayoi up on the mound,     even though her elbow's a ticking time-bomb. [12:30] Tao     That's my biggest problem with all this! [12:42] Kan     I'm so tired! [12:43] Kan     My body's hurting from head to toe. [12:46] Chi     Is this going to be our routine from now on? [12:49] Mut     W-Well, I think our bodies will get used to it. [12:51] Ani     Ain't nothin' else we can do.     This is the bare minimum. [12:54] Ani     Other strong teams do this     Saturday and Sunday. [12:57] Ani     If we wanna beat 'em, as girls,     we need to do even more. [13:01] Ani     You slack off, you lose. [13:04] Yay     I just hope we don't crash and burn. [13:06] Yay     Girls trying to keep up with the pace     of guys will eventually get crushed. [13:10] Yay     We only have nine players,     so if one of us gets injured, it's over. [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     Baseball Team [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     Baseball Team [13:15] Nis     See that? Us guys change quickly, don't we? [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:15] Txt     Baseball Team [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     Baseball Team [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     Baseball Team [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     Baseball Team [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [13:16] Txt     Baseball Team [13:19] Chi     Oh, wow, he's bragging about changing now. [13:23] Tao     I wanna change and go home already. [13:25] Chi     I want to go take a shower. [13:28] Dai     Oh, excuse me. [13:31] Dai     We're meeting again tomorrow at 8 am. [13:33] Dai     Please don't be late. [13:41] Dai     Thanks for dinner. [13:42] Mom     What? You're done already? [13:44] Mom     Don't you want any more? [13:45] Dai     No, thanks. [13:46] Dai     I'm getting up early tomorrow. [13:55] Izu     Looks like he's really hammering     the team practice sessions. [13:58] Izu     Back when I was on the team,     we had weekend practice too, [14:00] Izu     but it was either Saturday     or Sunday, not both. [14:03] Mom     It just shows how hard     he took that last loss. [14:07] Izu     It's one thing if he wants to     train by himself every day. [14:10] Izu     But I'm surprised the team's not up in arms. [14:15] Mom     I think he's doing it with them in mind. [14:18] Mom     I'm pretty sure a certain Shigeno Goro     beat all the important stuff into him. [14:22] Izu     I just hope he hasn't forgotten it. [14:39] Mut     Daigo. [14:41] Dai     Mutsuko! [14:45] Dai     What did you want to talk about? [14:49] Mut     Well, you see... [14:54] Mut     Don't you think we're     practicing a little too much? [14:59] Mut     I-I'm not saying we should just take it easy, [15:03] Mut     but Tao has a point. If we keep going     at the pace of yesterday and today, [15:07] Mut     eventually someone's going to get injured. [15:10] Mut     And with only nine players,     it's kinda reckless. [15:20] Dai     I don't think it's all that reckless. SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team [15:23] Dai     I did a lot of research on the routines of     strong schools. This is a normal pace for them. [15:27] Mut     B-But Kan-chan was complaining     about her knees hurting. [15:30] Mut     And isn't making Yayoi go     in the bullpen dangerous? [15:34] Mut     We all want to get better, sure, [15:37] Mut     but if one of us gets injured and     we can't compete, it's all for nothing. [15:41] Mut     Maybe Sunday to recover would— [15:42] Dai     Fine! [15:44] Dai     Go ahead and tell them that     anyone who wants a rest can have one. [15:47] Dai     But I'll be there tomorrow. [15:48] Dai     Anyone who complains about this tiny amount     won't be of any use in the long term, anyway. [15:53] Dai     Tell them they can quit for all I care! [15:59] Mut     Daigo! SIGN    And Then by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then by Natsume Souseki [16:19] Chi     Chiyo, you can use the bath now. [16:22] Chiyo     Your phone buzzed. [16:35] Txt     Occupied [16:35] Chi     Uh, Sawa-senpai, did you get the message, too? [16:36] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [16:36] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [16:36] Txt     Baseball Team [16:39] Chi     The one from Sakura-senpai. [16:41] Yay     Yeah, I got it last night. [16:45] Yay     "From here on out, anyone who doesn't     want to come to practice, doesn't have to." [16:48] Yay     "Anyone who complains about this tiny     amount of practice can quit for all I care." [16:50] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:50] ---     From here on out, anyone who     doesn't want to come to practice,     doesn't have to. [16:51] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:51] ---     From here on out, anyone who     doesn't want to come to practice,     doesn't have to. [16:51] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:51] ---     Anyone who complains about this     tiny amount of practice can quit     for all I care. [16:51] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:51] ---     Anyone who complains about this     tiny amount of practice can quit     for all I care. [16:52] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:52] ---     Anyone who complains about this     tiny amount of practice can quit     for all I care. [16:52] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:52] ---     From Captain Shigeno Daigo [16:52] Yay     "From Captain Shigeno Daigo." [16:53] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:53] ---     From Captain Shigeno Daigo [16:54] ---     m 0 0 l 0 0 l 23 0 b 24 0 24 1 24 1 l 24 14 b 24 15 23 15 23 15 l -21 15 b -21 15 -22 15 -22 14 l -22 1 b -22 1 -22 1 -22 1 b -22 1 -22 0 -21 0 l -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 b -21 0 -21 0 -21 0 [16:54] ---     From Captain Shigeno Daigo [16:55] Chi     Did we make him mad? [16:56] Kan     As if anyone would ditch     after a message like that. [16:59] Ani     We're bein' tested. [17:01] Ani     I ain't namin' names, but he got mad 'cause     someone ain't happy with the schedule. [17:05] Ani     You talking about me, Anita? [17:07] Ani     I, uh, no— [17:09] Yay     Tao. [17:10] Yay     I didn't come get you today,     so I'm glad you showed up. [17:13] Yay     I thought you might no-show. [17:15] Tao     Honestly, at first, I considered staying home. [17:18] Tao     But then I decided I wasn't     gonna be driven out quietly. [17:21] Tao     I came here to throw down with Daigo. [17:23] Ani     Th-Throw down? [17:26] Ani     How long are ya gonna     keep makin' lame excuses? [17:29] Ani     Ya talk 'bout injuries, an' how     we only have nine players, [17:31] Ani     but they're all jus' excuses to skip practice! [17:33] Ani     I'm on our captain's side on this one— [17:35] Nis     You're still not done?! We wan— [17:36] Ani     Get out! [17:39] Tao     Tell me. [17:41] Tao     What's up with your right hand? [17:43] Tao     You still can't take off this brace. [17:46] Tao     It's never going to heal! [17:50] Tao     I'm saying there's such a thing as overworking. [17:54] Tao     Yayoi's elbow blew out when     we were in Little because of it. [17:58] Tao     I never want to see     something like that again. [18:01] Tao     Daigo's got total tunnel vision right now. [18:09] Mut     I-I've got terrible news. [18:11] Mut     I just heard from his mom. [18:13] Mut     D-Daigo's... [18:16] Tao     No way... [18:48] Txt     Shigeno [18:48] Txt     Shigeno [18:49] Mom     Thanks for coming over. [18:51] Mut     No problem. [18:52] Mom     The day before yesterday, he had a fever, [18:55] Mom     but he's well enough to     go back to school tomorrow. [18:57] Mut     Really? Thank goodness. [19:00] Mom     He's upstairs. [19:01] Mut     Okay. Thanks. [19:07] Mut     Um... Are you okay, Daigo? [19:09] Mut     No... Yo, Daigo! [19:11] Mut     No, I should just be my normal self. [19:15] Mut     Daigo— [19:15] Mut     What? [19:18] Dai     Oh, Mutsuko? [19:20] Mut     Don't "Oh, Mutsuko?" me! [19:22] Mut     What in the world are you doing? [19:24] Dai     It's fine, really. Look, I'm— [19:25] Mut     Put that down! [19:28] Mut     Jeez. [19:29] Mut     We were so worried about you. [19:32] Mut     We were told you were     taken away in an ambulance. [19:34] Dai     Well, I collapsed on a Sunday,     so all the clinics around here were closed. [19:39] Dai     How's everyone doing? [19:41] Mut     Everyone's fine, like always. [19:43] Mut     We had practice today like usual. [19:45] Dai     I see. [19:48] Mut     But we weren't all that     efficient without you there. SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team [19:52] Mut     I'm also not used to leading     and telling people what to do. SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team SIGN    Baseball notes SIGN    Fuurin Middle     Baseball Team [19:58] Dai     I... need to apologize to everyone. [20:01] Dai     Tao was right. [20:03] Dai     I was so upset about losing the tournament,     I lost sight of everything else. [20:07] Dai     I got myself into a frenzy because we     only have two months till the next one. [20:11] Dai     She even pointed out that someone was     bound to crack if we kept up that pace, [20:16] Dai     and as it turns out, the first     person to collapse was me. [20:19] Dai     I'm such an idiot. [20:25] Dai     I'm a failure as a captain. [20:28] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:28] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:28] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:28] Txt     Nice     game! [20:28] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:33] Mut     You know, these past few days     practicing without you, we all realized... [20:39] Txt     Nice     game! [20:39] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:39] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:39] Mut     You make the training plans,     manage our schedules, instruct us, [20:43] Txt     Nice     game! [20:43] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:43] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:43] Mut     and hit balls for fielding     practice while giving us advice. [20:47] Txt     Nice     game! [20:47] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:47] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:48] Mut     And as the catcher,     you catch pitches in the bullpen. [20:50] Txt     Nice     game! [20:50] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [20:50] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [20:51] Mut     Because you do all that, you do     extra training at home by yourself. [20:56] Mut     And the balls... [20:58] Dai     Balls? [20:59] Mut     Yeah. [21:00] Mut     I remembered you took it on     yourself to wash them on weekends. [21:06] Mut     But you can't do that if     we've got weekend practice. [21:08] Mut     So we decided we'd all chip in. [21:10] Mut     For the first time, we realized just how much     work you'd been putting in this whole time. [21:15] Mut     And how it's not surprising you collapsed. [21:18] Mut     That's why we decided, from now on,     everyone's going to help out. [21:25] Mut     Summer's just around the corner! [21:27] Mut     Let's all work together and     have more "nice games"! [21:32] Mut     You're not a failure at all. [21:34] Mut     Please keep being our captain. [21:39] Nis     Hey! It's here! This is it! [21:46] Mut     Hey, Daigo, look! [21:50] Chi     There he is. [21:53] Tan     Shigeno! [21:53] Nis     Heya! [21:54] Kan     Captain! [21:55] Chi     Captain. [21:56] Yay     'Sup. [21:57] Ani     Yer lookin' well. [21:58] Tao     Hey, Daigo! [22:00] Tao     We can't practice without you. [22:03] Tao     You'd better be at school tomorrow! [22:10] Dai     Okay. [22:15] Mom     Let's wait a little. [22:19] Mom     He seriously is a baseball nut. [22:20] Izu     I'm the baseball nut's older sister. [22:22] Mom     Well, I'm the baseball nut's mother. [22:25] Txt     Nice     game! [22:25] Txt     Summer's just around the corner! [22:25] Txt     You don't have time     to mope around, Daigo! [22:27] (Flashback) Txt     Nice game! SIGN    Tanba-san got hurt?! SIGN    This is bad. It means we can't compete! SIGN    Doesn't matter who, we jus' need more players! [24:06] Tao     Wait a sec! I think the "who" matters a lot! [24:08] Ani     Hey, I know. [24:09] Ani     I heard Chisato's older sister     used to play baseball. [24:11] Chi     Welcome, welcome to the baseball team! [24:14] Ani     Yeah, right! [24:15] Tao     Isn't that the mushroom? [24:16] Ani     Who the heck's the mushroom?! [24:18] Tao     Next time: "A New Member?" SIGN    A New Member? [24:20] Ani     Run to the stage of yer dreams! E20 - A New Member? 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.) [00:03] All     You can do it! [00:06] Guya     Are you kidding me? C'mon now... [00:08] Txt     Saikyou [00:08] Txt     Fuurin [00:09] Guyb     What's even happening here? [00:13] Guya     It's the last inning,     and they've led the whole game. [00:17] Guyb     On top of that... [00:19] Chi     Senpai, this is your chance! [00:22] Mut     Hit it, Daigo! [00:24] Guya     ...we're getting schooled by     a team that fielded six girls! [00:33] Ani     Heck yeah! [00:34] Chi     Another run! [00:35] Mut     Daigo! [00:37] Mut     Nice batting! [02:12] Ump     Strike! SIGN    A New Member? [02:13] Dai     Two outs! Two outs! [02:17] Dai     It's been four months since     I collapsed from overdoing it. [02:21] Dai     After that, I reviewed our     overloaded training regimen, [02:25] Dai     talked it over with everyone, [02:26] Dai     and bit by bit, got us to a place where we     could strengthen on a sustainable schedule. [02:32] Dai     We also decided against     putting Sawa-san on the mound, [02:34] Txt     Fuurin Academy [02:34] Txt     Fuurin Academy [02:34] Txt     Eihou Academy [02:34] Txt     Eihou Academy [02:35] Dai     and went into the summer tournament     with the same lineup as in spring. [02:46] Ump     Strike! [02:48] Dai     Unfortunately, we drew Eihou in     the first round and bit the dust. [02:52] Dai     It was extra sad for Tanba-san because,     as a third-year, it was his last summer, [02:56] Dai     but that's how our tournament ended. [03:00] Dai     Of course, it would've     been nice if we'd won more, [03:03] Dai     but our overall goal was to     make it to regionals next year, [03:09] Dai     so it didn't faze us too much. [03:12] Tao     One more! [03:14] Chi     You got this! [03:16] Dai     Now that we're down to eight players, [03:18] Dai     we can't compete in official games     until we get new recruits in the spring. [03:23] Dai     Because we're a prep school, Tanba-san didn't     have entrance exams, so he agreed to help out. [03:27] Dai     Right now, we're improving by     playing scrimmages every weekend [03:31] Dai     in preparation for spring. [03:36] Mut     Tanba-san! [03:39] Ump     Out! [03:40] Mut     We did it! [03:51] Dai     Our helper got hurt... [03:54] Dai     It'll take two months to heal?! [03:56] Tan     I'm so sorry. [03:58] Tan     I wasn't really able to     contribute as a player, [04:01] Tan     so I wanted to at least be of some     use to you before I graduate, but... [04:04] Dai     No, we're the ones who should be sorry. [04:08] Dai     We're really grateful you     helped us out for this long. [04:11] Dai     Thank you so much. [04:17] Tao     What are we gonna do, Daigo? [04:19] Tao     With eight of us, we can't even play scrimmages     until new players show up in the spring. [04:25] Dai     We'll just have to find someone     who already goes to this school. [04:28] Dai     Do you know anyone? [04:30] Tao     'Course I don't. It's fall already,     for crying out loud. [04:33] Mut     And honestly, it's not like     we can just take anyone. [04:37] Ani     Nishina. [04:39] Ani     What 'bout yer friends? [04:41] Ani     You know. Those four guys     ya showed up with in April. [04:45] Nis     Huh? [04:46] Nis     Ain't happening. [04:48] Nis     They're in Senior League. [04:50] Ani     Yeah, but it's jus' for     scrimmages on the weekend. [04:54] Nis     How dumb are you? [04:55] Nis     In Senior League, they have     practice and games on weekends. [04:58] Nis     There's no way they'd have time. [05:00] Yay     Man, this is gonna be tough. [05:03] Chi     Um, Senpai... [05:05] Dai     Yeah? [05:06] Dai     My older sister happens to go to this school.     Maybe we should try asking her? [05:16] Dai     I didn't even know Chisato had an older sister,     let alone that she goes to our school. [05:21] Dai     Yeah. [05:22] Dai     It was a shock finding out     Chisato is Coach Fujii's daughter, [05:28] Dai     and now we find out her     sister's the same age as us... [05:31] Dai     How many more surprises is the     Fujii family going to spring on us? [05:35] Dai     Yeah, for real. [05:37] Dai     Oh, I should've asked if her sister     also played for Yokohama Little. [05:42] Dai     If she did, we might even     be able to rely on her skills. [05:45] Mut     You're right. [05:46] Txt     Year 2 Class A [05:46] Txt     Year 2 Class A [05:47] Mut     Did she say Class A? [05:49] Dai     Yup. [05:51] Dai     Oh, excuse me. [05:52] Girl     Yes? [05:53] Dai     Is there a Fujii Chiyo-san in this class? [05:56] Girl     Uh, yeah, she's in this class,     but she isn't in there right now. [06:01] Girl     She always spends her     lunch break in the library. [06:06] Dai     Excuse me. [06:08] Dai     Are you... Fujii Chiyo-san? [06:11] Dai     Chisato's older sister? SIGN    And Then     by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then     by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then     by Natsume Souseki SIGN    And Then     by Natsume Souseki [06:14] Chiy     Yes, that's correct. [06:17] Chiy     Can I help you? SIGN    And Then     by Natsume Souseki [06:19] Chiy     What? The baseball team? Me? [06:23] Dai     Y-Yes. We're in a bind because     we don't have enough players. [06:27] Dai     Which means we can't play in any games. [06:29] Dai     And Chisato-chan mentioned she     had an older sister, so that's why... [06:33] Chiy     Chisato told you? [06:35] Chiy     Ah, now I see. [06:37] Dai     Please join. [06:38] Dai     It doesn't matter if it's only on a trial basis. [06:41] Dai     Just give it a try, yeah? [06:46] Chiy     I'm sorry. [06:48] Chiy     Unlike my sister,     I am not the least bit athletic. [06:53] Both     She... She's huge! [07:00] Dai     B-By the way, which club are you in right now? [07:05] Chiy     Why would you even ask that question? [07:07] Chiy     Please don't bother me again. [07:12] Mut     Talk about unapproachable, huh? [07:15] Mut     It looks like she's completely     on the liberal arts track. [07:18] Mut     And if she's not athletic,     there's nothing we can do. [07:20] Dai     She had a nice body. [07:22] Mut     What?! [07:23] Dai     Such a shame that big frame     of hers is going to waste. [07:26] Mut     Oh, right, that. [07:28] Dai     Besides, there's no way Chisato's     older sister isn't athletic! [07:32] Dai     I'm sure she could do it if she tried! [07:34] Dai     I'll have to do whatever     it takes to seduce her! [07:38] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [07:38] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [07:38] Txt     Baseball Team [07:38] Txt     Occupied [07:38] Chi     Oh, no luck, huh? [07:41] Chi     Yeah, she refused point-blank.     Said she wasn't athletic. [07:45] Chi     Oh, figures. [07:47] Ani     Didya jus' say "figures"? [07:49] Ani     Yer the one who recommended her. [07:51] Chi     Hm, well, somewhere along the line,     Chiyo turned into a complete homebody. [07:56] Chi     When we were little, she used     to play baseball with Dad and me. [08:01] Chi     As she got older, she quit baseball, [08:04] Chi     but still did swimming classes     and went to tennis school. [08:08] Chi     That's why I think she's not     as unathletic as she claims. [08:11] Kan     So your sister used to play baseball? [08:14] Yay     Why'd she stop? [08:16] Chi     Hm, I wonder... [08:18] Chi     I never asked. [08:20] Tao     You don't really take an     interest in people, do you? [08:23] Mut     But Daigo hasn't given up yet. [08:26] Mut     He kind of fell in love... with her body. [08:29] All     Say what?! [08:31] Txt     Art Room [08:31] Txt     Art Room [08:36] Txt     Hey, who's that? [08:40] Txt     He keeps peering in. It's creeping me out. [08:47] Chiy     What do you want? [08:48] Dai     O-Oh, hi! [08:50] Chiy     I thought I told you to stop bothering me. [08:52] Chiy     Did you go snooping to     find out I was in the art club? [08:56] Chiy     That's really creepy. [08:58] Dai     Oh, uh, no. I just checked out every     liberal arts club until I found you. [09:02] Dai     Hey, your painting's really     good! Is this your hobby? [09:05] Chiy     That's none of your business! [09:08] Chiy     I don't care what you say,     I'm not joining the baseball team! [09:12] Dai     I'm begging you! [09:13] Dai     Please come just one time,     even if it's only to watch! [09:17] Dai     I'm in awe of that big body of yours! [09:22] Chiy     I don't care! [09:23] Dai     Huh? [09:24] Nis     C'mon, dude, no girl on the     planet likes being called big. [09:29] Dai     Nishina! [09:30] Nis     They told me to come get you 'cause     we can't practice without our captain. [09:34] Nis     Took me ages to find you. [09:36] Dai     Oh, sorry. [09:38] Nis     It doesn't matter that it's     Chisato's sister. Just give it up. [09:42] Nis     Besides, there's no way it'll work     out if you force someone to join. [09:47] Dai     B-But... [09:54] Chiy     H-He's so handsome! [09:58] Nis     Anyway, what are you doing,     adding more girls to our team? [10:01] Dai     I'm desperate because there's nobody else! [10:05] Dai     With eight players, we won't be able to play     anyone until new students join in the spring. [10:09] Nis     Oh, about that. I did some      asking around during lunch. [10:15] Nis     Apparently, Chiba's been hung     out to dry in Senior League, [10:19] Nis     so he said he wouldn't mind     seeing what kinda setup we've got. [10:25] Dai     Really?! [10:29] Dai     Uh, which one was Chiba again? [10:35] Chi     Hey. Is the captain here? [10:41] Ani     Our captain ain't here right now. [10:44] Ani     But forget that. Who are you? [10:46] Chi     Oh, right. You weren't here then,     so you don't know who I am. [10:52] Chi     I'm Chiba Takumi. I was     playing for Kawasaki Seniors, [10:55] Chi     but Nishina told me you didn't have     enough players, so I'm here now. [10:59] Chi     Hope you're grateful. [11:13] Chi     Ah, you're home, Chiyo. [11:15] Chi     Oh, the bath's free. I'm done. [11:18] Chiy     Chisato, you recommended me     for the baseball team, didn't you? [11:23] Chi     Yeah, I did. After all,     you used to play baseball before. [11:28] Chi     And you don't really care about art club     since you only go once or twice a week. [11:32] Chi     So I thought there was     a chance you might join. [11:35] Chi     Was it a bother? [11:37] Chiy     Y-You know, you're just so— [11:39] Chi     Oh! We were a player short, [11:42] Chi     but a first-year just joined,     so we're okay for now. [11:46] Chi     He said he'd join in with practice tomorrow. [11:49] Chiy     Whatever. [11:50] Chiy     Oh, yeah. There's this handsome     player with a tan on your team, right? [11:56] Chi     You mean Anita? [11:57] Chiy     No, that's your tomboy friend! [12:00] Chiy     I'm talking about a boy! A boy! [12:02] Chi     Oh, you mean Nishina? [12:04] Chi     I'm not sure I'd call him handsome, though. [12:07] Chi     What about him? [12:09] Chiy     O-Oh, nothing. [12:19] Chiy     Nishina-kun, huh? [12:22] (Flashback) Nis     No girl on the planet likes being called big. [12:26] Chiy     Unlike that irritating captain, [12:30] Chiy     he was kind and handsome. [12:35] Chiy     Anyway, I knew Chisato     never really understood... [12:41] Chiy     ...why I ended up quitting baseball. [12:46] Chib     All right, bring it! [12:58] Chi     He's good! [12:59] Ani     Ya can tell he got in on a baseball ticket. [13:01] Yay     We've got ourselves a player. [13:03] Dai     All right, we'll do some batting next! [13:06] Chib     Got it! [13:08] Nis     Chiba, did you improve again? [13:11] Chib     You betcha. [13:12] Nish     But if you got hung out to dry, [13:15] Nish     the overall level in Senior     League must be crazy high. [13:18] Chib     Oh, that? I wasn't benched     because I couldn't cut it. [13:23] Nis     Huh? [13:24] Chib     The coach there basically refuses to field     first-years, however good they are. [13:30] Chib     But here, there's no annoying coach,     the level's not all that high, [13:34] Chib     so it looks like I can just have fun. [13:42] Chib     Uh, what? I expected Nishina     to have taken your spot by now. [13:46] Chib     Oh well. Feel free to try and     get me out with your best pitch. [13:51] Dai     Wait, where's your helmet? [13:53] Chib     Huh? [13:54] Chib     I don't need one. I mean, it's a rubber ball. [13:57] Chib     I played in Senior League where we used      leather ones. This is like playing house. [14:04] Ani     Amazin' how much half a year     of Senior League can bloat an ego. [14:08] Tao     Kids that age are like that. [14:11] Mut     This first-year's just     as arrogant as last time. [14:15] Mut     I don't really want him on the team. [14:21] Chib     H-Huh. Looks like it curves     more than the last time I saw it. [14:25] Dai     Timeout. [14:27] Dai     You can't do that, Mutsuko. You're meant to let     him hit it, not throw breaking balls at him. [14:33] Mut     But he said to give him my best pitch. [14:36] Mut     He's looking down on me. [14:38] Dai     You can't let him provoke you! [14:40] Dai     Officially, we're putting     him through his paces, [14:43] Dai     but in reality, we just want him to     feel good so he joins the team for sure. [14:48] Mut     Oh, right. [14:51] Ani     What're they whisperin' 'bout? [14:53] Tao     Probably telling her to humor him. [14:55] Mut     Fine, I'll let him hit it. Happy?! [15:03] Dai     Well, as you all saw,     he definitely doesn't lack for skill, [15:10] Dai     so starting today, Chiba-kun     will officially be joining the team. [15:15] Chib     I came here from the boring     sausage fest that was Senior [15:18] Chib     because I was told this     team was a babe paradise. [15:22] Chib     So I look forward to you all     cheering and swooning for me. [15:25] Kan     That's sexual harassment! [15:26] Ani     He called us babes. [15:27] Tao     Oh, gosh, were you talking about me? [15:30] Mut     He totally looks down on all of us. [15:33] Chib     So, captain, what's my position? [15:36] Dai     Oh, right. First's open at the moment, [15:39] Dai     but let's keep the long-term     picture in mind and think it over. [15:42] Dai     After all, you only just joined today. [15:44] Chib     What is there to think about? [15:46] Chib     You just saw how good I am. [15:49] Chib     Yo, who's the shortstop? [15:51] Tao     I am. Why? [15:53] Chib     Oh, it's you? [15:54] Chib     I remember seeing you in the spring. [15:57] Chib     I remember thinking you were good for a girl. [16:00] Chib     Emphasis on "for a girl." [16:05] Nis     H-Hey now, what's got into you, Chiba? [16:07] Nis     I thought you said you     just wanted to have fun. [16:09] Chb     You saw how good my     defense was earlier, right? [16:12] Chb     So you get it, don't you? [16:14] Chb     You will let me play shortstop, won't you? [16:27] Tao     Dream on! [16:29] Tao     Positions are something you take. You don't     get them without a fight, mushroom head! [16:34] Tao     Take it from me if you can, mush for brains! [16:38] Chi     Mushroom just got served! [16:44] Txt     Art Club [16:44] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:45] Txt     Art Club [16:57] Chib     I'm so freakin' tired. [17:00] Chib     You didn't tell me we had practice at 6:30. [17:03] Chib     Seriously, what is this? [17:11] Chib     Hey, Nishina, when did you get so serious? [17:15] Chib     You used to be the one who always complained     about morning practice and stuff. [17:19] Chib     You've changed. [17:22] Chib     There's no scary coach or seniors there,     so nobody's gonna yell at you. [17:27] Nis     Shut up! [17:28] Nis     How will you get better at baseball     if you don't go to morning practice?! [17:33] Nis     And anyway, doing stuff based on whether     someone's gonna yell at you or not? [17:37] Nis     We're not babies anymore.     Stop being a waste of space. [17:42] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [17:42] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [17:42] Txt     Baseball Team [17:42] Txt     Occupied [17:43] Ani     Oh yeah, Chisato, what     happened with yer sister? [17:48] Ani     The captain said he ain't givin' up yet. [17:50] Ani     S'there any chance she'll join? [17:53] Chi     Nah. I mean, he said it's fine     because we've got the mushroom now. [17:58] Ani     What? [17:59] Chi     What do you mean "What?"? [18:01] Ani     Well, honestly... [18:03] Ani     I don't care who joins, as long     as it ain't that dang mushroom. [18:06] Ani     That freakin' mushroom thinks we're a joke! [18:09] Ani     He pisses me off! I don't wanna     play baseball with a fella like that! [18:13] Ani     Our captain ain't gonna say nothin'     'cause he ups the headcount, but— [18:15] Nish     Wait, Chiba! It says occupied! [18:17] Chib     Mornin! [18:20] Ani     Whaddaya think yer doin'?! [18:34] Dai     Chiba-kun, why are you walking? [18:36] Dai     Run! [18:38] Chib     I'm tired. [18:39] Chib     Besides, my body doesn't function this early. [18:43] Chib     And the leg she kicked earlier     for no reason hurts too. [18:47] Ani     'Cause you were peepin' on us! [18:49] Chib     And anyway, we can just do     this kind of training at home. [18:53] Chib     Let's break out the balls. [18:55] Chib     This is just like the     training they did at Senior. [18:57] Tao     Quit your whining! [18:59] Tao     We've been doing this routine forever. [19:02] Tao     This doesn't even count as a warm-up for us. [19:06] Tao     If you've got a problem, quit. [19:11] Dai     Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up! [19:12] Dai     Come on, it's only Chiba-kun's     second day. He's just not used to it yet. [19:17] Dai     And it looks like his leg hurts. [19:19] Dai     Anyway, that's the warm-up done! [19:21] Dai     Let's do some fly ball practice! [19:29] Dai     Next, shortstop! [19:38] Chib     Bring it! [19:40] Tao     This is nothing! [19:42] Yay     They're both good. [19:45] Chi     It's hard to say who's better. [19:47] Txt     Year 2 Class C [19:47] Txt     Year 2 Class C [19:48] Mut     Hey, Daigo. [19:50] Mut     About Chiba-kun... [19:53] Mut     I know we're in a weak position, but aren't     you letting him get away with too much? [19:56] Dai     What? [19:57] Mut     I mean, it's true he's plugging a gap,      and I'm grateful he's doing that... [20:02] Mut     But when he disrupts the team's energy like     he did this morning, you have to tell him off. [20:06] Mut     Tao stepped in this morning, [20:09] Mut     but it should really be     the captain who does it. [20:12] Mut     Basically, he thinks we're a joke! [20:16] Dai     Yeah, but if I annoy him so much he quits     right after joining, that wouldn't be good. [20:22] Dai     He still has his pride from Senior, [20:24] Dai     so we should just let that     kind of statement slide. [20:27] Mut     What?! [20:29] Dai     Besides, thanks to Chiba-kun's     provocative style, [20:34] Dai     Tao's more motivated than ever. [20:38] Dai     It's good to have some stimulation, you know? [20:40] Dai     Harmony alone does not a team make. [20:45] Yam     Shigeno-kun. [20:47] Dai     Y-Yamaguchi-sensei. [20:49] Yam     I forgot to give you this. [20:52] Dai     Oh, the list of practice     games I asked you about! [20:55] Dai     Thank you! So how did it go? [20:59] Yam     It was a bust, to be honest. Lots of refusals. [21:02] Dai     Oh, I see. [21:04] Dai     I guess that makes sense. [21:05] Dai     I limited it to strong schools this time,     knowing they'd probably say no. [21:10] Yam     But there was one school     that agreed to a game. [21:15] Txt     Tsujidou Academy Middle School [21:15] Txt     Tsujidou Academy Middle School [21:15] Dai     Tsujidou Middle accepted! [21:21] Ani     That mushroom pisses me off so much! [21:24] Chi     You're holding a grudge, huh? [21:26] Ani     'Course I am! [21:27] Ani     He almost saw us changin'! [21:30] Ani     I bet he opened the door knowin' the     occupied sign meant we were in there. [21:34] Ani     We seriously need to get some more players. [21:37] Ani     If only we had someone else, we wouldn't     hafta suck up to that sucker. [21:43] Chi     Chiyo? [21:45] Ani     Huh? That's yer sister? [21:47] Chi     Chiyo! [21:49] Chi     What are you doing here?     This is the first-years' floor. [21:52] Chiy     Oh, uh, nothing. I was just passing through. [21:57] Chi     Huh? Chiyo! [22:00] Nis     Hey, over here! [22:03] Nis     Got it! Watch this! [22:05] Frie     Nice shot! [22:06] Chi     Oh, I get it now. [22:08] Chi     Chiyo likes Nishina. [22:12] Chi     Tick. [22:13] Chi     Tick. [22:14] Chi     Tick. [22:16] Chi     Ding! [22:17] Chi     Anita, I just had a great idea! [22:20] Ani     Huh? [22:21] Chi     Chiyo might just join the     baseball team, after all. [24:00] Chi     Ah, what a surprise! My sister     might be joining the baseball team! [24:04] Chi     What will you do, Nishina? [24:05] Nis     It has nothing to do with me. [24:07] Nis     Besides, we have to focus on our practice     game with the powerhouse known as Tsujidou. [24:11] Chi     Oh, wow! My sister's even     going to play in a game! [24:15] Chi     Maybe she'll try hard for a certain someone! [24:17] Nis     F-For real? Who's the certain someone? SIGN    Lock On! [24:20] Chi     Next time: "Lock On!" [24:22] Nis     Run to the stage of your dreams! E21 - Lock On! 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] Sign     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [00:00] Sign     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [00:02] Guy     What have we got next? [00:03] Guy2     English. And we've got a quiz. [00:06] Guy     What? Seriously? [00:07] Guy     Nishina, did you study? [00:08] Nis     You know me. I obviously totally did... [00:12] Nis     ...absolutely nothing for it. [00:15] Nis     As if I could study after practice. [00:21] Guy     Huh? [00:22] Guy     What's wrong? [00:23] Nis     Oh, nothing! [00:24] Nis     Nothing at all! SIGN    I wanna speak to ya SIGN    before practice after school SIGN    Meet me in the SIGN    inner courtyard SIGN    Anita [00:30] Note     "I wanna speak to ya before     practice after school." [00:34] Note     "Meet me in the inner courtyard." SIGN    Lock On! [02:08] Nis     Why would Anita want to talk to me? [02:11] Nis     Don't tell me she's.... [02:13] (Flashback) Ani     I've always had a thing for you! [02:17] Nis     Oh boy, that'll cause issues for the team. [02:21] Chi     Oh, he's here. [02:24] Ani     Sorry for callin' ya out here. [02:26] Nis     What's going on? [02:27] Nis     What's she doing here? [02:29] Nis     Oh, I get it. [02:31] Nis     Girls get embarrassed about this stuff. [02:33] Nis     But you know, we're only     first-years in middle school. [02:36] Nis     And you gotta think how it'd affect the team... [02:39] Nis     Then again, I don't hate that you're into me. [02:43] Ani     Huh? What the heck are ya babblin' 'bout? [02:46] Ani     As if there's anythin' 'bout you     I'd fall in love with. [02:49] Nis     Huh? [02:49] Ani     But there is a girl with weird taste     who totally digs ya. [02:53] Nis     What? [02:54] Chi     It looks like my older sister     is pretty interested in you. [03:00] Nis     A-Are you serious? [03:03] Nis     But what's that got to do with anything? [03:05] Ani     We're still short on players. [03:07] Ani     Meanin' that mushroom ya recruited     spits on us, knowin' we can't do jack. [03:12] Ani     The captain won't chew him out 'cause of that. [03:15] Ani     That's why we absolutely     hafta get another player. [03:18] Ani     Ya might be able to convince     Chisato's big sis to join. [03:22] Ani     We're beggin' ya, Nishina! [03:25] Txt     Staff Room [03:26] Sis     Excuse me. [03:34] Nis     Are those two serious? [03:38] Nis     I mean, they're right, a cocky     Chiba is a danger to the team, [03:40] Nis     and the more players we have, the better... [03:41] Txt     Art Room [03:47] Nis     But I don't like the idea of taking     advantage of someone's feelings. [03:51] Teach     Excuse me. [03:52] Nis     Y-Yes? [03:54] Teach     Do you need something from the art club? [03:56] Nis     Oh, uh, actually... I was hoping     I could talk to Fujii who's in the art club. [04:01] Nis     Fujii-san? [04:02] Nis     Oh, as a matter of fact, she just handed me     the paperwork to transfer to another club. [04:08] Nis     She said she was quitting the art club [04:10] Nis     so she could join the baseball team. [04:13] Chiy     My name is Fujii Chiyo. I'm going     to be the baseball team's new manager. [04:18] Chiy     I look forward to working with you. [04:19] All     What?! [04:22] Mut     R-Really? [04:23] Chiy     Yes. [04:24] Chiy     I watched your practice sessions from afar     the past few days and made up my mind. [04:28] Chiy     Seeing you all training so hard, I wondered     if I could help you out in some way. [04:33] Ani     What's goin' on here? [04:35] Chi     Maybe Nishina missed her? [04:37] Dai     Ah, well, there's so much to do, we'd be     very grateful to have you as our manager... [04:43] Dai     But how about joining as a player? [04:45] Chiy     I'm afraid I'll have to decline that offer. [04:47] Chiy     Like I said before, I really don't think     I'm athletic enough to play baseball. [04:53] Nis     What? Seriously? [04:57] Nis     Are you really joining the baseball team? [05:00] Chiy     Ah, so anyway, I'll go change now. [05:05] Ani     Yup, but she's joinin' as our manager. [05:08] Chi     I didn't expect her to join     without any prompting. [05:11] Ani     She's seriously got her     sights set on ya, Nishina. [05:18] Chiy     So I've joined. [05:19] Chiy     Even though I thought I'd never     get involved with baseball again. [05:24] Chiy     Even though I've been avoiding it since then. [05:28] Chiy     I was never all that     interested in boys, either. [05:32] Chiy     And now I'm here for a younger boy! [05:35] All     Fuurin! Fight! Fight! [05:50] All     Good work, everyone! [05:55] Fuj     I'm exhausted. [05:57] Mut     It's your first day.     It must've been tough to keep up. [05:59] Chi     Well, for you, that was a good effort, Chiyo. [06:03] Dai     Having a manager really makes a difference. [06:06] Dai     With you helping us, everybody's     training was a lot more effective. [06:12] Dai     Thank you. [06:14] Chiy     I'm sorry, Captain. I'm only here     because of my impure thoughts. [06:18] Dai     Your next task is to tidy up     the field with the first-years. [06:22] Chiy     There's more?! [06:26] Yay     I'm still wondering why she suddenly     wanted to become our manager. [06:30] Tao     I mean, Chisato probably     talked her into it, right? [06:34] Dai     Hey, everyone. [06:36] Dai     I wanted to talk to you all     while you're washing up. [06:38] Dai     We have a practice game     lined up this weekend [06:41] Dai     against Tsujidou Middle,     a powerhouse from the region's south. [06:44] Dai     I'm glad we've got enough people to play. [06:46] Mut     Huh? We're going up against a team that strong? [06:48] Saw     The mushroom only just joined. [06:50] Saw     Isn't it too early? [06:51] Dai     But I wanna see what Chiba-kun can do. [06:55] Dai     I have to decide between him     and Tao for the position. [06:57] Dai     I'm thinking of starting     Chiba-kun at shortstop. [07:03] Txt     Fujii [07:04] Chiy     It's no good. [07:05] Chiy     I need sleep. [07:07] Chiy     I haven't worked myself this hard in a while. [07:10] Dad     Chiyo! [07:12] Chiy     Dad? [07:13] Dad     I heard the news! [07:14] Dad     You joined the baseball team! [07:16] Dad     What's got into you? [07:18] Dad     Oh, but you've made me one happy father! [07:20] Dad     I thought you hated baseball after     quitting so suddenly back in grade school. [07:26] Chiy     I mean, I'm just the mana— [07:28] Dad     Good luck! [07:30] Dad     Fuurin is crazy short on players, [07:32] Dad     so if you work hard, you'll all     get the chance to play in games! [07:35] Dad     Listen to Daigo and enjoy     your youth to the fullest! [07:39] Chi     No, Dad, I'm saying I am— [07:41] Dad     All right! [07:42] Dad     Tonight, I'm breaking out the booze! [07:44] Dad     It's time to celebrate! [07:54] Chiy     Chisato, this is all your doing, isn't it?! [07:56] Chiy     You didn't even tell Dad that I'm the manager! [08:00] Chi     Hm? Is that what you wanted me to do? [08:02] Chi     If I'd told him you'd joined the team as     our manager to chase a boy you like, [08:08] Chi     he probably would've died of shock. [08:12] Fuj     Wh-What are you talking about? [08:14] Fuj     I'm not like that! [08:15] Fuj     I don't even know him! [08:17] Chi     Oh, but it's so obvious, Sis. [08:19] Chi     It's Nishina, right? [08:20] Chi     You lurve Nishina, don't you? [08:22] Chi     Shut up! [08:24] Chi     You don't know the first thing about me! [08:26] Chi     Why do you always make that smug     "I did something!" expression?! [08:29] Chi     I really hate that about you! [08:35] Chi     "I did something!" expression? I don't get it. [08:39] Chi     Is there a smug "I didn't do     something!" expression, too? [08:43] Fuj     Just get out! [08:46] Dai     What? [08:47] Dai     Chiba-kun went home? [08:49] Nis     Yeah. [08:49] Nis     He said his stomach was hurting,     so he went home when the bell rang. [08:53] Dai     I hope he's okay. [08:55] Dai     I hope he doesn't have a cold.     The game's in two days. [09:00] Tao     Maybe he ate some poisonous mushrooms. [09:03] Yay     That's cannibalism. [09:04] Ani     He's fakin' it, for sure. [09:06] Ani     He knew we'd be doin' weights indoors     'cause of the rain, so that moron split. [09:11] Chi     Yup, probably. [09:12] Chi     He was late for practice this morning, too. [09:15] Mut     See, Daigo? He's taking more and more     liberties because you're so soft on him! [09:19] Dai     I mean, we don't have any     proof that he's faking it. [09:22] Dai     I'll get in touch with him     later because I'm worried. [09:25] All     Good job, everyone. [09:29] Tai     Huh? Where're Daigo and the others? [09:32] Saw     They already left. [09:34] Saw     The mushroom wasn't picking up his phone, [09:36] Saw     so they went over to his house. [09:38] Tao     Yikes, that means he faked it for sure. [09:41] Tao     I think even Saint Daigo     can't let this one slide. [09:45] Saw     Daigo wanted to try the     mushroom out in the practice game. [09:50] Saw     But in my opinion, it's pointless     until he fixes his attitude. [09:55] Saw     I'm also ticked off about him     pitting you two against each other. [10:02] Tao     What's this, Yayoi? Are you worried for me? [10:06] Tao     Don't worry. There's no way that guy's     taking shortstop away from me! [10:13] Fuj     Vice captain, I have covered     the infield with the tarpaulin. [10:18] Mut     Right. Thanks. [10:19] Mut     And you don't have to be     so formal. We're the same age. [10:22] Mut     As for calling me "vice captain"... [10:25] Fuj     Oh, right. [10:28] Mut     But I was really surprised. [10:29] ---     Excuse me? [10:30] Mut     You pretty much kept up     with our training regimen. [10:33] Mut     So you must be fit after all. [10:36] Fuj     Well, I did tennis and swimming     back in grade school, so... [10:41] Mut     You said you were unathletic before,     but is that really true? [10:45] Mut     From the way you move,     I really don't get that impression. [10:49] Mut     I heard you played baseball with your     father and sister back in grade school. [10:54] Mut     And according to Chisato,     you're not unathletic at all. [10:59] Mut     She said she didn't know     why you quit baseball. [11:01] Mut     So why did you? [11:06] Man     Yes? [11:08] Dai     Oh, hello, we're on the     Fuurin Middle baseball team. [11:12] Dai     We wondered if Chiba-kun was in. [11:14] Guy     Huh? [11:15] Guy     Oh, you're my brother's teammates? [11:17] Guy     Takumi's in the hospital. [11:19] Nis     What? [11:19] Nis     Th-The hospital? [11:22] Guy     I just heard back from him. Apparently,     they're keeping him there for a week. [11:34] All     Appendicitis?! [11:36] Dai     Which means Chiba-kun won't     be playing in our next game. [11:41] Ani     So what're we gonna do now? [11:43] Kan     We can't field enough players. [11:45] Dai     Well, there is one way we can solve that. [11:51] Chiy     What? [11:52] Chiy     N-No, it's not happening! [11:54] Dai     I'm begging you! [11:55] Dai     You can be in the outfield. Just please play! [11:58] Chiy     B-But... [12:00] Mut     Practice games are so important! [12:02] Mut     If we don't play this one,     who knows when our next one will be! [12:05] Chis     Please, Chiyo! [12:07] Chiy     Yeah, but... [12:09] Ani     Ya can jus' stand there! [12:11] Ani     Please! [12:13] Nis     Hey now, aren't you going a bit overboard? [12:15] Ani     Ya oughta ask her too! [12:17] Nis     Huh? [12:18] Chi     Yeah, come on! [12:19] Chi     You want my sister to play, right? [12:21] Nis     Huh? I... Well, I... [12:29] Txt     Fuu [12:35] Chiy     How did this happen? [12:37] Chiy     Am I really going to play in the game? [12:40] Txt     Fuu [12:41] (Flashback) Chi     You want my sister to play, right? [12:43] (Flashback) Nis     Huh? I... Well, I... [12:47] (Flashback) Nis     I mean, you already joined the club, right? [12:51] (Flashback) Nis     It'd be great if you did just      a touch more and gave it a shot. [12:57] Txt     Fuu [13:07] Chiy     I don't want to be a burden on everyone. [13:09] Chiy     I don't want him to be disappointed! [13:12] (Flashback) Nis     Just a touch. A tiny chunk. Chiyo. [13:22] (Flashback) Chi     Hey, Sis. [13:25] (Flashback) Chi     How long are you gonna stay     on there? They're for babies! [13:28] (Flashback) Chi     Let's play catch! Come on, let's play! [13:32] (Flashback) Chiy     But I wanted to play on the swing... [13:35] (Flashback) Chi     Oh, come on, this is much better!     It's baseball! Let's play baseball! [13:40] (Flashback) Chi     Dad said I should get you to     teach me when he's at work. [13:46] (Flashback) Chi     I want to get good like you, Sis! [13:50] (Flashback) Chi     If I get good, I can start training with     the Dolphins when I get to third grade! [13:59] (Flashback) Chi     Here we go! [14:01] (Flashback) Chiy     I-Isn't this too close? [14:02] (Flashback) Chi     It's fine, it's fine! [14:04] (Flashback) Chi     I'm younger than you. [14:20] Chiy     I think I just had a really awful dream. [14:26] Chi     Are you all right, Chiyo? [14:28] Chiy     Oh, I'm fine. [14:30] Chi     Were you still sleeping?     You need to hurry up and get ready. [14:33] Chi     It's our practice game     with that other school today. [14:37] Txt     Fuu [14:37] Txt     rin [14:38] Ani     I ain't heard of this Tsujidou. [14:40] Ani     Are they good? [14:42] Mut     They're a new private school     that opened three years ago, [14:45] Mut     so they haven't achieved a lot yet, [14:48] Mut     but it looks like they've     gotten really strong lately. [14:50] Mut     Especially in the last fall tournament. [14:53] Mut     They went all the way to     regionals and placed second. [14:59] Yay     Playing a team like that doesn't make sense. [15:01] Tao     Why didn't you just say no? [15:03] Ani     The mushroom's in hospital. [15:05] Ani     And we're fieldin' our green manager     jus' to make this game happen? [15:09] Ani     We're gonna lose so hard! [15:12] Dai     Well, I asked all the major names to     play us because it'd be an education, [15:19] Dai     but none of them said yes. [15:21] Dai     Then, out of the blue, this school agreed. [15:24] Dai     It would've been a waste to cancel. [15:26] Ani     That's all ya can say? [15:28] Dai     I am a little worried about     putting Chiyo out in left field, [15:32] Dai     but judging from yesterday's practice, [15:34] Dai     her experience at junior level means     she can handle simple fly balls. [15:40] Dai     W-Well, let's just use this opportunity to     check out one of the top teams in our region. [15:45] Dai     We should just aim at preventing     the game being called. [15:49] Ani     This ain't funny. [15:51] Ani     That mushroom's freakin' useless. [15:56] Wom     How are you feeling after the op? [15:59] Mush     I feel really good. Great, even. [16:00] Mush     That jello dessert was pretty good. [16:03] Mush     Oh, and could I get a coke or something? [16:06] Nurse     Not happening! [16:08] Ani     This school's pretty fancy, ain't it? [16:11] Mut     It's brand-new, and it's a prep school for     the adjoining high school, just like ours. [16:15] Chi     A field just for the baseball team! [16:18] Dai     It's huge! [16:20] Mut     They're playing a game. [16:22] Dai     It's not intra-team, either.     That's a different school's uniform. [16:26] Chi     Look. [16:28] Txt     North Sayama [16:28] Txt     North Sayama [16:28] Txt     Tsujidou [16:28] Txt     Tsujidou [16:28] Yay     Seems like a pretty good contest. [16:31] Ani     North Sayama? [16:32] Ani     Ain't Sayama a Saitama school?! [16:35] Yay     So they came all the way from     Saitama to play this team? [16:39] Nis     I guess they've gotten strong enough     for others to want to play them. [16:42] Yam     Oh, there you are! [16:45] Dai     Hi. [16:46] Dai     Oh, Yamaguchi-sensei. [16:48] Yay     She's here too, huh? [16:50] Dai     Thank you for coming on your day off. [16:52] Tao     You could've skipped this one, you know. [16:54] Yam     The adviser has to accompany     the team to practice games. [16:59] Yam     It's one of the rules. [17:01] Yam     This game will be over soon. [17:03] Yam     They said we should warm up out here     somewhere until our game starts at 11. [17:08] Dai     All right. [17:10] Yam     Oh, and they have a special rule in place. [17:14] Dai     Huh? [17:15] Mut     A special rule? [17:17] Yam     It looks like each team gets an assigned     handicap based on their strength. [17:22] Dai     A handicap? [17:23] Txt     North Sayama [17:23] Txt     North Sayama [17:23] Txt     Tsujidou [17:23] Txt     Tsujidou [17:24] Yam     North Sayama were given those five     runs in the first inning as a handicap. [17:30] Dai     Y-You say it depends on the team's strength?     So how many runs will we start with? [17:36] Yam     Not sure. They said they'd write it     on the scoreboard at the start of the game. [17:41] Ump     Bow! [17:43] All     Let's have a good game! [17:46] Txt     Fuurin [17:46] Txt     Fuurin [17:46] Txt     Tsujidou [17:46] Txt     Tsujidou [17:47] Dai     I didn't expect them to     treat us like total losers. [17:51] Dai     We really need to show them now! [17:55] Cat     Let's do this! [17:56] Ann     Batting first, center field,     Fujii Chisato-san. [18:00] Ani     This is how they treat their     guests? It's freakin' rude. [18:04] Fuj     Aren't they being nice? [18:07] Fuj     We're guests and we have a lot of girls,     so they're giving us this on the house. [18:10] Saw     Oh, so this is like Ladies' Night? [18:13] Ani     Must be nice bein' that dense. [18:16] Dai     So they think they can beat us even     when we start with a ten-run lead? [18:22] Ump     Play ball! [18:24] Dai     We'll make them regret doing that. [18:27] Dai     Not only will we stop them winning,     we'll beat them by eleven runs! [18:38] Ump     Strike! You're out! [18:39] Ump     Three outs! [18:40] Ump     Change sides! [18:41] Ump     H-Huh? [18:43] Dai     A-All right! We're ten runs ahead! [18:45] Ani     So we're relyin' on the handicap? [18:49] Chi     We're switching now, Chiyo. [18:50] Chi     R-Right. [18:52] Fuj     This is bad. [18:54] Fuj     I just hope a ball doesn't come my way. [18:57] Fuj     This is basically my first real game ever! [19:01] Guy     Hurry up, will you? [19:03] Guy     If you're already on two outs,     at least have your shin guards on! [19:06] Guy     Idiot! [19:07] Dai     Ah, I-I'm sorry! [19:10] Dai     I got yelled at. [19:12] Oka     Must be rough only having nine players. [19:17] Ino     What's up with this team anyway, Coach? [19:20] Ino     Not only are they short on players,     with no backup catcher, [19:23] Ino     but of the nine players they     do have, seven are girls. [19:26] Ino     And looking at their recent record,     they didn't even make it through the prelims. [19:32] Ino     What's the point in playing a team like this? [19:36] Coa     I'd like to know the answer to that myself. [19:39] Coa     You'll have to ask the head coach,     who arranged this game. [19:42] Coa     Maybe the ten-run handicap wasn't enough. [19:43] Ann     Batting first, second base, Tokugawa-kun. [19:46] Txt     Fuurin [19:46] Txt     Fuurin [19:46] Txt     Tsujidou [19:46] Txt     Tsujidou [19:47] (Flashback) Dai     We've got Nishina, so just     cut loose in the first inning. [19:51] (Flashback) Dai     It'll be fine. [19:52] (Flashback) Dai     If you throw your regular pitches, they won't     hit them easily, no matter how good they are. [19:57] (Flashback) Dai     I'm worried about Anita on first [19:59] (Flashback) Dai     and Chiyo out in left field, [20:02] (Flashback) Dai     but in the past six months,      all of us have improved. [20:06] (Flashback) Dai     Let's show them Fuurin's Girl Power! [20:10] (Flashback) Dai     We'll make them sorry for     handing us that ten-run lead! [20:14] Ump     Strike! [20:16] Guy     That was a nice throw for a girl. [20:19] Guy2     She's got nice form. [20:23] Ump     Ball. [20:25] Ump     Ball. [20:26] Guy     She might lack control, though. [20:30] Ump     Strike! [20:36] Guy     Yeah! A hit! [20:42] Ump     S-Safe! [20:44] All     Yes! [20:44] All     Nice running! [20:47] Tao     Tch. [20:47] Kan     That wasn't out? [20:50] Dai     Don't worry about it! [20:52] Guy     That shortstop's pretty good. [20:54] Guy2     Even Tokugawa at top speed barely made it. [20:57] Ann     Batting second, right field, Takada-kun. [21:01] Mut     Don't rush. [21:06] Ump     Safe! [21:07] Dai     You're doing good, Mutsuko. [21:09] Dai     Nice and calm. [21:12] Ump     Strike! [21:15] Mut     So that I don't disgrace my ace number, [21:17] Mut     I've upped my pitching speed     by more than 5 kmph. [21:20] Mut     Gaining five kilos sucks, though. [21:22] Mut     We can't fear teams like these... [21:25] Mut     ...if we want to make it to regionals! [21:33] Ump     All right! [21:38] Ump     Out! [21:40] Mut     Nice, Yayoi! [21:41] Dai     Nice double play! [21:45] All     Yay. [21:46] Dai     Two outs! [21:50] Ann     Batting third, catcher, Inoue-kun. [22:00] All     Good job! [22:01] All     This time it's a hit! [22:05] Chi     Too bad! [22:08] Ump     Three outs! [22:09] Ino     What?! [22:11] Dai     Nice, Chisato! [22:12] Mut     Yes! [22:14] Txt     Fuurin [22:14] Txt     Fuurin [22:14] Txt     Tsujidou [22:14] Txt     Tsujidou [22:15] Coa     I see. [22:16] Coa     Looks like playing them     wasn't a complete mistake. [22:21] All     Good one. [22:23] All     That was amazing. [22:24] Chiy     Chisato's one thing... [22:26] Chiy     But all of these guys are really good! [24:00] Chi     You can do this! [24:01] Chi     You can hit it, Chiyo! [24:03] Chiy     I-I can't! [24:04] Chiy     It's too high a level for me. I don't     understand how you can all hit those pitches. [24:09] Chi     There's a secret method to it. [24:11] Chi     You can hit them too! [24:12] Chiy     No, I'm not like you, Chisato! [24:15] Chiy     I'm only here to make up the numbers. [24:17] Chi     Don't say that! SIGN    You Disappoint Me! [24:20] Chi     Next time: "You Disappoint Me!" [24:22] Chiy     Run to the stage of your dreams! E22 - You Disappoint Me! 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.) [00:01] Txt     Fuurin [00:01] Txt     Fuurin [00:01] Txt     Tsujidou [00:01] Txt     Tsujidou [00:01] Dai     A handicap? [00:04] Dai     So they think they can beat us even     when we start with a ten-run lead? [00:10] Ump     Play ball! [00:12] Dai     We'll make them regret doing that. [00:16] Dai     Not only will we stop them winning,     we'll beat them by eleven runs! [00:24] Team     All right! [00:30] Ump     Out! [00:32] Mut     Nice, Yayoi! [00:33] Dai     Nice double play! [00:36] All     Yay. [00:43] Tsuj     This time it's a hit! [00:48] Chi     Too bad! [00:50] Ump     Three outs! [00:51] Kid     What?! [00:53] Dai     Nice, Chisato! [00:55] Mut     Yes! [00:56] Txt     Fuurin [00:56] Txt     Fuurin [00:56] Txt     Tsujidou [00:56] Txt     Tsujidou [00:57] Coa     I see. [00:59] Coa     Looks like playing them     wasn't a complete mistake. [01:06] Chiy     Chisato's one thing... [01:08] Chiy     But all of these guys are really good! [02:42] Txt     Fuurin [02:42] Txt     Fuurin [02:42] Txt     Tsujidou [02:42] Txt     Tsujidou [02:42] Ann     Top of the second. SIGN    You Disappoint Me! [02:44] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [02:47] Inoe     We seriously didn't score     a single run in the first? [02:50] Inoe     I'm not too worried about their pitcher, [02:53] Inoe     but their defense is a lot     better than I expected. [02:56] Inoe     Looks like we need to focus a little. [03:07] Ump     Fair! [03:08] Mut     Awesome! [03:09] Kan     Nice batting! [03:10] Chi     Yay, a double! [03:13] Kid     Seriously? [03:15] Pitch     He hit Oka's slider like it was child's play. [03:19] Pitch     Did he anticipate it? [03:21] Ann     Batting fifth, first base, Kabashima-san. [03:25] Dai     Keep us rolling, Anita! [03:32] Ump     Foul! [03:34] Cat     So that's it. [03:35] Cat     She tried to hit the first slider too. [03:39] Cat     I guess after the strikeouts last inning,     they're only swinging at sliders. [03:43] Cat     In that case... [03:44] Cat     we'll just switch to fastballs! [03:53] Cat     What?! [03:58] Tao     Keep going! [04:01] Ani     Uh, what? [04:02] Coa     It's a home run. [04:04] Coa     We have a house rule that any ball     that hits the fence is a home run. [04:09] Kan     All right! [04:10] Nis     We pulled two runs ahead on our own! [04:13] Oka     A girl... hit it all the way to the fence... [04:17] All     Nice! [04:18] All     Good job! [04:20] Guy     Hey now... They're scoring before     we've even overturned their handicap. [04:23] Oka     What happened, Inoue? [04:25] Oka     I threw a fastball like you signaled,     and she hit it sweet! [04:28] Ino     M-My bad. [04:30] Ino     I thought she was waiting for a slider... [04:33] Ino     What's going on? [04:35] Ann     Batting sixth, right field, Nishina-kun. [04:39] Chi     We're not done yet! [04:41] Dai     Let's keep it goin'! [04:46] Ump     Ball! [04:47] Ino     I don't get it. They're not picking     just one type of pitch to swing at? [04:51] Ani     Nice! [04:52] Ani     Good eye, good eye! [04:53] Chi     Hit it, Nishina! [04:58] Chi     Just getting flustered won't     get you closer to him, Chiyo. [05:02] Chi     You have to yell: "Go, Nishina-kyun!" [05:05] Chiy     Be quiet, you! [05:09] Ump     Foul! [05:12] Dai     You got this, you got this! [05:14] Dai     You can do it! [05:20] Mut     You're something else, Daigo. [05:22] Mut     It only took you one inning of watching     from the bench to figure out their pitching. [05:27] (Flashback) Dai     Their secret weapon is a fast slider     that's almost as quick as a fastball. [05:33] (Flashback) Dai     We were sitting ducks in the first inning     because that slider messed us up. [05:37] (Flashback) Dai     But this pitcher has a tell     when he throws a slider. [05:41] (Flashback) Dai     It's pretty common among pitchers     when they first learn the slider. [05:45] (Flashback) Dai     They focus so much on making it curve, [05:46] (Flashback) Dai     they can't help releasing     lower than for a fastball. [05:52] (Flashback) Dai     Once you know that, you can pick which pitch     you swing at: the sliders or the fastballs. [05:56] (Flashback) Dai     Just pick whichever one works     for you and swing at them! [06:01] Kan     He hit it! [06:02] Ani     Sweet! [06:04] Chi     We're not stopping! [06:07] Bei     What the hell is this team? [06:09] Tao     Nice hit. [06:11] Tao     You got that slider good. [06:13] Nis     Of course I did. [06:15] Nis     Don't lump me in with     your lame strikeout trio. [06:18] Tao     You only hit it because of     Daigo's advice, you little brat! [06:22] Tao     I'm gonna twist your nose off     and stuff it down your throat! [06:26] Chi     He got a hit, but he's still in trouble. [06:29] Ann     Batting seventh, pitcher, Sakura-san. [06:33] Dai     We've scored two runs,     and we're piling on the pressure. [06:35] Dai     Swinging free risks a double play,     but our weaker batters are up next. [06:39] Dai     Let's just go for a hit. [06:40] Ump     Play! [06:41] Oka     Damn! What's going on here?! [06:44] Oka     This inning, they're hitting my fastballs     and my sliders like they're nothing! [06:50] Mut     If he releases high, it's a fastball. [06:52] Mut     If he releases low, it's a slider. [06:57] Ump     Ball. [06:59] Dai     Nice! [07:00] Ani     That's good, Senpai! [07:02] Ani     Good eye, good eye! [07:04] Mut     Nope! I can't tell what's coming at all! [07:11] Ump     Strike! [07:14] Mut     I guess his arm did move     a little differently that time. [07:18] Mut     I should see it clearly after     a couple more times at bat. [07:20] Mut     I can't believe Daigo and the others     could read it on their first time up! [07:26] Ump     Ball! [07:29] Ump     Strike! [07:31] Mut     Wait... [07:36] Mut     I think I see it now! [07:41] Ump     Out! [07:45] Mut     Well, seeing a pitch and hitting it     are two different things, you know. [07:48] Dai     That was pretty okay. [07:50] Dai     Nearly in the sweet spot... [07:52] Ann     Batting eighth, third base, Kandori-san. [07:56] Ump     You're out! [07:58] Ann     Batting ninth, left field, Fujii Chiyo-san. [07:58] Ani     Two outs after gettin' a runner.     That's the bottom of the order for ya. [08:07] Chi     Hey, Chiyo... [08:08] Chi     It's your turn to bat. You're up now. [08:11] Chiy     Huh? [08:12] Chiy     Yeah... Okay... [08:18] Kan     What's going on? [08:19] Kan     She looked white as a ghost. Is she okay? [08:22] Mut     No, I think she's totally not okay... [08:24] Dai     We basically only did     defense drills yesterday. [08:28] Dai     Well, just having her at the plate is enough. [08:31] Dai     I don't expect her to get a hit. [08:33] Ump     Play! [08:35] Cat     What's up with this girl? [08:37] Cat     Her legs are literally shaking. [08:39] Cat     Her stance and grip make her     look like a complete beginner. [08:42] Tao     Chiyo, you got this! [08:45] Nis     Yeah, I don't think so. [08:51] Ump     Strike! [08:53] Ani     Oh, wow. [08:54] Ani     Well, I guess it's kinda scary at first. [09:01] Chiy     She's watching. [09:04] Chiy     Chisato's watching me be     pathetic and laughing at me. [09:10] Chiy     I knew it. I should've refused to play. [09:17] Chiy     I quit baseball because     I had zero talent for it. [09:20] Chiy     So how could I ever hit these pitches?! [09:24] Ump     Strike two! [09:28] Chiy     It was too cruel. [09:30] Chiy     I was born first and got     my glove and my bat first. [09:36] Chiy     But my little sister     surpassed me in an instant. [09:39] Chiy     Even as a child, I could sense Dad     shifting his focus onto Chisato. [09:51] Chiy     That's right. That's why I quit. [09:55] Chiy     So what am I even doing here? [09:58] Ani     The heck? She ain't gonna hit it     standin' that far from the plate. [10:04] Ump     Ball. [10:05] Chiy     It doesn't matter.     I'm just here to fill the roster. [10:08] Chiy     This is enough. [10:11] Chiy     I'd look even more pathetic     if I actually tried doing something. [10:15] Chiy     You know... I should just abandon the game... [10:20] Chiy     ...like I did back then. [10:25] Chi     Chiyo! [10:27] Chi     You know there's no way     you'll hit anything standing there! [10:31] Chi     Is this a joke to you? [10:34] Chi     I saw you last night! [10:36] Chi     You were doing practice swings! [10:38] Chi     Why'd you even do them, then? [10:40] Chi     It made me happy when I saw you     taking baseball seriously again, [10:45] Chi     so what is this?! [10:47] Chi     Even if you're only making up the numbers, [10:49] Chi     I can't believe you'd actually     treat baseball like a joke! [10:53] Chi     You disappoint me! [10:54] Chi     It's embarrassing! [10:57] Chiy     Chisato... [11:00] Dai     Chiyo, the game is still live! [11:03] Oku     Stop chatting in the middle of a game! [11:06] Ump     Ball! [11:07] Ump     Two balls, two strikes. [11:24] Ino     What? [11:29] Ump     Foul! [11:29] Yay     Unlucky. A whisker away. [11:31] Ani     No freakin' way. She hit it! [11:33] Mut     That was super close! [11:34] Mut     You can hit this! [11:36] Ino     Close call. That came outta nowhere. [11:39] Ino     Don't be careless, Oka! [11:46] Chiy     I finally got a good pitch to aim at,     but I couldn't make it count. [11:51] Chi     Shigeno-senpai, please call a timeout. [11:54] Shig     T-Timeout! [11:58] Chi     Chiyo, you didn't listen to     his advice earlier, did you? [12:01] Chi     About that pitcher's tell. [12:05] Chiy     Um, no... [12:06] Chiy     Anyway, even if I had, it wouldn't     do a klutz like me any good. [12:11] Chi     That's just not true! [12:13] Chi     I never thought you were as     unathletic as you said you were! [12:17] Chi     I also don't get why you quit baseball     when you could've gotten so good at it! [12:22] Chi     You just have too little faith in yourself! [12:27] Coa     Hey, you're taking too long! [12:29] Dai     U-Uh, right! Sorry! [12:33] Chi     Chiyo, take these. [12:38] Chi     It's better if you wear these batting gloves. [12:41] Chi     I've got another pair. [12:45] Chiy     Thank you. [12:49] Ani     Well? [12:50] Dai     I told her about the pitcher's tell, [12:53] Dai     but it's not like a beginner      can handle a slider, [12:56] Dai     so I told her to just swing     as hard as she can at the fastballs. [13:00] Dai     But I doubt they'll throw     another fastball now. [13:05] Ino     Her form... [13:11] Ump     Ball! [13:13] Ump     Three and two! [13:15] Ani     Did ya see that? [13:15] Dai     She read it after one bit of advice?! [13:18] Nis     Nah, doubt it. She just couldn't swing. [13:21] Chi     Nice one, Chiyo! [13:23] Chi     Good eye! [13:25] (Flashback) Chi     I never thought you were as     unathletic as you said you were! [13:29] (Flashback) Chi     You just have too little faith in yourself! [13:32] Chiy     Those were all just lies. [13:38] Chiy     Trying to butter me up... [13:42] Chiy     I won't let you sweet-talk me     into playing baseball again [13:45] Chiy     just because you're short on players! [13:48] Guy     Second! [13:55] Ani     Heck yeah! [13:56] Mut     He missed the catch! [13:58] Chiy     No way... [14:01] Nis     She hit it? Whoa. [14:02] Mut     We went from two outs to another big chance! [14:06] Dai     Anita. Kan-chan. [14:07] Dai     Relieve the base coaches. [14:09] Both     Okay. [14:10] Chi     See? What did I say? [14:13] Chi     You think an "unathletic person"     can hit a slider without training? [14:16] Chi     Sounds more like a genius to me. [14:22] Ann     Batting first, center field, Fujii Chisato-san. [14:26] Ino     Dammit. [14:27] Ino     What's going on here? [14:29] Ump     Ball! [14:31] Coa     He's no good. [14:34] Coa     Hey, Mario. [14:37] Coa     Mario! [14:38] Coa     Get ready. [14:47] Coa     Warm up your arm, Mario. [15:00] All     Yes! [15:01] Txt     Fuurin [15:01] Txt     Fuurin [15:01] Txt     Tsujidou [15:01] Txt     Tsujidou [15:01] Nis     Yes, 13 runs! [15:04] Yay     Well, it's three, really. [15:10] Coa     No phones on the bench.     How many times do I have to tell you? [15:13] Mar     Oh, my bad. [15:16] Mar     I was just reviewing my form     in the previous game. [15:20] Mar     I don't want to pitch     'cause I'm done for the day. [15:24] Coa     So he did hear me. He was just ignoring me. [15:27] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [15:34] Mar     Oh, huh. We gave up three runs, somehow. [15:38] Coa     Oka's no good to us in his current state.     Go pitch before the game gets away from us. [15:44] Mar     But that wasn't the plan. [15:45] Mar     Y'know, Coach, if I bust     my arm, you'll get fired. [15:49] Coa     You only pitched one inning! [15:51] Coa     Just get out there! [15:54] Ump     Ball! [15:54] Ump     Ball four! [15:56] Tao     Boring. [15:58] All     All right! [15:58] All     Bases loaded! [16:00] Yay     Oh man, talk about pressure... [16:03] Oka     Dammit. What the hell is going on here?! [16:06] Ino     Nothing's working. That's just how it is. [16:16] Oka     Mario? [16:18] Coa     Timeout! [16:21] Ani     What's this? [16:22] Ani     Their battery took a timeout     and now they're takin' another? [16:29] Nis     They're taking years. Stop wasting time. [16:32] Mut     We were on a roll! [16:34] Dai     They're buying time for     the pitcher in the bullpen. [16:37] Dai     They'll probably switch pitchers now. [16:39] Coa     We're switching pitchers. [16:41] Coa     Mario! [16:57] Nis     H-He's huge! [16:58] Yay     He seems special in that unique uniform. [17:03] Mar     Thanks for buying me some time. [17:06] Oka     Um, I'm sorry, Mario. [17:08] Oka     You were done for the day,      but because I'm having an off-day... [17:11] Oka     It's rough with bases loaded,     but please get us out of it. [17:16] Mar     An off-day? [17:18] Mar     That's how good Oka is on a good day. [17:20] Mar     He still hasn't realized that? [17:21] Ino     Hey! He's your senior! [17:24] Mar     He probably got his ass handed     to him 'cause his tell is so obvious. [17:27] Mar     His control's all over the place, [17:29] Mar     which is why he's on the B-Team     even though he's a second-year. [17:32] Mar     And Inoue-san, please make     sure you catch my miracle balls. [17:36] Mar     You're a second-year who also yo-yos between the B-Team and A-Team. [17:44] Dai     A southpaw, huh? [17:46] Dai     His pitches look pretty fast. [17:49] Kan     You think he's their ace? [17:51] Tao     Probably. [17:52] Tao     What a stupid look,     giving us a ten-run handicap, [17:55] Tao     then panicking and putting in their ace. [17:58] Ump     Play! [18:03] Mar     This team's basically all girls. [18:06] Mar     People who mess up against this team... [18:09] Mar     ...should just quit baseball! [18:14] Yay     Ouchy, that really hurt! [18:17] Ump     Hit by pitch! [18:22] Nis     Sweet! A forced run! [18:25] Dai     14 runs! [18:27] Yay     Hey, kid. [18:29] Yay     Were you checking out my butt     when you threw that? [18:32] Mar     Wha— No, I wasn't! [18:33] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [18:37] Dai     It's hard to tell because it hit Sawa-san, [18:40] Dai     but the fact she couldn't dodge it     in time means it must've been fast. [18:44] Yay     Man, my butt hurts. [18:47] Dai     I need to hit before he sorts out his control. [18:57] Mar     I have no interest in guys' asses. [19:01] Mar     Oh, and by the way, I'm just getting warmed up. [19:11] Ump     Strike two! [19:13] Chi     Wow, those are so fast. [19:15] Mut     Wh-What is that? [19:17] Mut     I've never seen anything like it. [19:20] Yay     No wonder my butt still hurts. [19:23] Coa     Mario's a southpaw who can pitch     at 130 kmph with a rubber ball. [19:29] Coa     And he's only a first-year in middle school.     He's got frightening potential. [19:33] Coa     These kids won't even be able to graze it. [19:38] Ump     Foul! [19:42] Dai     That's Dai-chan for ya. [20:03] Ino     What the hell? [20:04] Ino     Don't insist on fastballs     just because he grazed it. [20:11] Mar     Not bad, short stuff. [20:17] Ani     That's good, that's good! [20:18] Mut     Yer timin' is gettin' better! [20:21] Mar     This guy's really pissing me off. [20:23] Mar     Getting cheered on by cuties     on a battlefield for men? [20:27] Mar     I'm so damn jealous, you little brat! [20:33] Ump     Foul! [20:34] Coa     Inoue! [20:36] Ino     T-Timeout! [20:38] Ino     Hey, Mario, you need to listen     and stop pitching fastballs. [20:42] Ino     Stop being so petty and     throw a breaking ball already. [20:45] Mar     I'm not being petty. [20:48] Mar     I'm just worried 'cause the bases are loaded. [20:51] Mar     I mean, you might let my     Mario-balls go past you, y'know? [20:55] Ino     D-Don't look down on me! [20:57] Ino     Of course I'll catch them!     Just trust me and throw them! [21:00] Mar     Hm, if you say so... [21:03] Ino     Don't look at the ball! Look at me! [21:06] Dai     So far, he's shaken off every sign     and only pitched fastballs. [21:10] Dai     He'll start throwing breaking balls now. [21:13] Ump     Play. [21:14] Mar     Oh, fine then. [21:16] Mar     My arm's warmed up now,     so why don't I give you a taste? [21:21] Mar     Of my... [21:23] Mar     ...miracle Mario-balls! [21:27] Dai     A fastball! [21:34] Dai     No, it's not! [21:43] Guy     Not an uncaught third strike! [21:45] Mar     That idiot! He let it past him after all! [21:48] Chi     Whoosh! [21:49] Mar     First! [21:51] Ump     Out! [21:54] Chi     That was impressive. [21:56] Txt     Fuurin [21:56] Txt     Fuurin [21:56] Txt     Tsujidou [21:56] Txt     Tsujidou [21:56] Ump     Three outs! [21:57] Ump     Change sides! [22:00] Mar     So about that... [22:02] Ino     I-I'm sorry. [22:03] Ino     I'll definitely get the next one. [22:05] Ino     I'll stop it for sure. [22:06] Mut     D-Didn't that one just      suddenly change course? [22:09] Dai     Yeah. [22:11] Dai     What was that? [22:13] Dai     It came down like a forkball,     but went off at an angle like a slider. [22:19] Dai     This is bad news. [22:21] Dai     I doubt we'll be scoring any     more runs against that pitcher. [22:25] Dai     We need to bring our best defense! [24:00] Mut     I need to pitch to the end by myself. [24:03] Mut     I'm Fuurin Middle's ace! [24:05] Dai     I don't believe it. [24:06] Dai     We've been playing their B-Team up to now?! [24:07] Txt     Fuurin [24:07] Txt     Fuurin [24:07] Txt     Tsujidou [24:07] Txt     Tsujidou [24:08] Dai     So what kind of baseball     does their regular team play? [24:12] Mut     This is what our region's     best players look like? [24:15] Mut     They're too good for us! [24:16] Dai     We're not going to give up. [24:18] Dai     There's got to be some way for us to win. SIGN    A Storm Brewing [24:20] Dai     Next time: "A Storm Brewing!" [24:22] Chiy     Run to the stage of your dreams! E23 - A Storm Brewing 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] Ump     Play! [00:01] Mar     Oh, fine then. [00:03] Mar     My arm's warmed up now,     so why don't I give you a taste? [00:08] Mar     Of my... [00:10] Mar     ...miracle Mario-balls! [00:14] Dai     A fastball! [00:21] Dai     No, it's not! SIGN    A Storm Brewing [02:11] Ump     Strike! [02:12] Ump     You're out! [02:13] Txt     Fuurin [02:13] Txt     Fuurin [02:13] Txt     Tsujidou [02:13] Txt     Tsujidou [02:17] Mut     It looks like we won't get any     more runs against that pitcher, [02:20] Mut     but we've gone two innings     without them scoring. [02:24] Mut     Right now, it's 14-0, so if I limit them     to four runs max in the next two innings, [02:29] Mut     the game gets called in our favor. [02:36] Ump     Out! [02:37] Mut     All right! [02:38] Mut     Just five more outs and the game gets called! [02:40] Mut     If we take this nice and steady, we can win! [02:43] Ann     Batting eighth, shortstop, Hagiwara-kun. [02:47] Coa     What are you all playing at?! [02:49] Coa     If we don't score five runs in the next     two innings, the game will be called! [02:53] Kid     You're the one who gave them     that crazy handicap. [02:59] Mut**     Right field! [03:02] Mut     All right! [03:03] Dai     That's two outs! [03:05] Ann     Batting ninth, pitcher, Kunitomo-kun. [03:09] Mar     I'm sorry about this. [03:12] Mar     Sure, he didn't know you,     but even so, it was rude of Coach [03:17] Mar     to give a ten-run lead to a team     that plays the game right. [03:20] Dai     Oh, uh, it's fine... [03:22] Mar     But given how many girls are on your team,     it's sorta understandable... [03:27] Mar     Problem is, the team you're     walking all over right now [03:32] Mar     is mostly made up of backup players     and first-years. It's our B-Team. [03:40] Kid     Whoa! [03:41] Kid     Hell yeah! [03:44] Mar     Look at that! [03:45] Mar     Keep us rolling, scrubs! [03:47] Dai     Mostly backup players and first-years? [03:50] Dai     We haven't been playing their starters? [03:59] Mut     A bunt? [04:01] Dai     Third! [04:03] Dai     Wait, don't! [04:04] Dai     You won't make it! [04:05] Ump     Safe! [04:08] Mar     Damn, if she'd thrown it,     I coulda bolted for home. [04:10] Ani     Runners on first and third! [04:12] Yay     We're leading by 14 runs,     so does it really matter? [04:16] Coa     Thanks to Mario,     we're finally getting somewhere. [04:19] Coa     Even as the B-Team, they're useless if they     can't crush a pitcher like her the second time. [04:27] Dai     Left! [04:28] Mut     Great! Just what I was going for! [04:37] Mar     Lucky! [04:38] Play     That's one run back! [04:40] Chi     Um, you could've caught that, you know, Chiyo. [04:44] Chiy     I-I'm sorry. [04:48] Ann     Batting third, catcher, Inoue-kun. [04:51] Dai     This is bad. [04:52] Dai     We can't do anything about Chiyo's fielding... [04:55] Dai     But they're reading Mutsuko's pitches now. [04:57] Coa     Okay, keep us rolling, Inoue! [05:04] Coa     The head coach? [05:07] ---     The A-Team's game ended early,     so we're on our way back. [05:07] Txt/Hc     Coach [05:07] Txt/Hc     The A-Team's game ended early     so we're on our way back [05:07] Txt/Hc     We'll be there soon,     so vacate the field. [05:10] ---     We'll be there soon, so vacate the field. [05:13] Txt     Fuurin [05:13] Txt     Fuurin [05:13] Txt     Tsujidou [05:13] Txt     Tsujidou [05:17] Ump     Play! [05:18] Mut     Daigo told me I could go all out     since I've got Nishina as backup. [05:24] Mut     But as the ace, I have to get     through this game by myself! [05:30] Mut     First! [05:33] Dai     Mutsuko! [05:38] Mut     No! [05:39] Ump     Safe! [05:40] Dai     Home! [05:44] Ump     Safe! [05:45] Txt     Fuurin [05:45] Txt     Fuurin [05:45] Txt     Tsujidou [05:45] Txt     Tsujidou [05:45] Guy     Yeah, that's two! [05:48] Mut     Don't worry about it. [05:49] Ani     I-I'm sorry. [05:52] Dai     Anita's not used to being on first,     so she made an error too. This is bad. [05:56] Coa     Timeout! [05:58] Coa     Can I speak to whoever's     in charge of your team? [06:06] Dai     Ah, sorry! I'm the captain. Will I do? [06:10] Mut     What's this? [06:11] Yay     What's going on? [06:13] Dai     What?! [06:14] Dai     You want to end the game now?! [06:16] Coa     There's been a schedule change,     so we no longer have use of the field. [06:22] Coa     Well, we'll chalk this up as a win for     you guys, so you can head off now. [06:29] Coa     The game's over! [06:30] Coa     The A-Team will be back any minute,     so prep the field for them! [06:34] Mar     For real, Coach? [06:36] Mar     It was just getting good. [06:38] Coa     You guys took too long to get into gear! [06:40] Txt     Fuurin [06:40] Txt     Fuurin [06:40] Txt     Tsujidou [06:40] Txt     Tsujidou [06:41] Coa     Wipe that off! [06:42] Coa     If the head coach sees     that score, I'll be in trouble! [06:45] Coa     Pretty up the scorebook too!     Make it, uh, 14-10 or something. [06:49] Ino     Falsify the score?! [06:50] Dai     Wait, hold on a minute. [06:53] Dai     If something came up and     the game has to end now, that's fine, [06:56] Dai     but could you at least let us know when     we can play our next practice game? [07:00] Coa     What? [07:01] Dai     It was agreed that we'd play     each other again if we won. [07:07] Coa     He's getting cocky because     they were in the lead. [07:10] Coa     Playing them again won't do us any good. [07:14] Coa     Yeah, sure, sounds fine.     Maybe next year in the spring or something. [07:18] Dai     Next year?! [07:19] Coac     That ain't no way to treat our guests... [07:23] Coac     ...Yoneyama. [07:27] Coa     B-Boss! [07:28] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [07:28] Txt     Head     Coach [07:28] Txt     Kunitomo [07:31] All     "B-Boss"? [07:33] Yay     He looks like a character. [07:34] Kan     Scary! [07:35] Tao     Uh, like... an underworld boss? [07:42] Kun     You been tamperin' with the scores, Yoneyama? [07:45] Kun     Why'd ya give 'em such     a big handicap to start with? [07:48] Coa     W-Well, because... [07:50] Kun     Well, whatever. [07:51] Kun     Ending the game here ain't polite. [07:57] Kun     I apologize to our guests from Fuurin for     pittin' ya against our B-Team of first-years. [08:03] Kun     Starting now... [08:05] Kun     we'll treat ya right and field     our best players against you. [08:13] Kun     We'll just pick up from     where you guys left off. [08:16] Kun     That all right? [08:17] Dai     Y-Yes, sir. [08:18] Kan     Hold up! Are you serious? [08:20] Kan     So, up to now, we've been     playing their backup players? [08:23] Yay     Looks like it. [08:25] Tao     That's why we managed to     keep pace with them before. [08:28] Tao     Makes sense. [08:31] Dai     Are you okay, Mutsuko? [08:33] Dai     We've still got a big lead. It's their A-Team,     but let's plow on and not worry about that. [08:36] Mut     Yeah. [08:41] Dai     Nishina, something wrong? [08:43] Nis     Oh, uh, no... [08:47] Nis     Is this for real? [08:48] Nis     I'd been wondering where     he ended up after that. [08:52] (Flashback) Yama     It seems Coach Kunitomo, who was     due to take over in the near future, [08:56] (Flashback) Yama     now won't be able to do so,     for various reasons. [09:01] Nis     And now I find out... he's just     coaching at another middle school! [09:09] Ann     Batter change. Yoshii-kun     switches out for Ashley-kun. [09:15] Ani     Huh? First, we get "Mario," an' now     there's another foreign name? [09:19] Mut     Look who's talking. [09:21] Yay     So what is this now, the World Series? [09:25] Tao     Finally, a hot batter! [09:28] Dai     So these are their starters. [09:31] Dai     This is the real Tsujidou,     the strongest team in the prefecture. [09:36] Dai     How good are they really? [09:39] Ump     Play! [09:44] Ump     Strike! [09:46] Kac     Huh. What d'you think? [09:47] Rui     Not too bad, I guess. [09:50] Kac     The girl on second is my type. [09:51] Mas     Really? [09:53] Mas     The shortstop's fine, too. [09:55] Hir     Okay, the center fielder for me. [09:56] Kac     You can have the chick on third. [09:59] Rui     But you know, I'm not really a fan of this... [10:02] Rui     Bullying these girls just ain't right. [10:12] Kac     Nice! Three-run homer! [10:16] Txt     Fuurin [10:16] Txt     Fuurin [10:16] Txt     Tsujidou [10:16] Txt     Tsujidou [10:16] Mas     All right. At least the game     can't be called next inning. [10:20] Hir     Nice, Ash! [10:22] Yay     Don't sweat it! [10:24] Yay     Our earlier errors cost us those runs.     Let's reset and do this! [10:28] Ann     Batting fifth, pinch hitter, Etou-kun. [10:32] Dai     What's going on? [10:34] Dai     He hadn't seen Mutsuko's low outside slider     before and still slugged it out of the park. [10:44] Kid     We're on a roll! [10:47] Kid     Now they're only eight ahead. [10:49] Tao     This is bad. [10:53] Coa     That's the A-Team for you! At this rate,     we'll make up those eight runs in no time. [10:57] Coa     By the way, Boss, why'd you arrange     a practice game with these losers? [11:01] Coa     It's been years since Fuurin had a strong team. [11:04] Kuni     There's a kid I coached before I came here     on their roster. I wondered how he was doin'. [11:09] Coa     A kid you coached? [11:13] Ump     Ball four! [11:15] Kid     Hey, hey! The pitcher's shakin' like a leaf! [11:19] Ann     Batting seventh, pinch hitter, Kaji-kun. [11:28] Mut     It's no use. I can't contain them. [11:30] Mut     These guys... hit differently! [11:39] Mut     Ouch! [11:47] Dai     Mutsuko! [11:50] Mar     See, this is what I was talking about. [11:53] Kid     It's dangerous for girls to play against boys. [11:59] Dai     Mutsuko! Are you okay? [12:01] Dai     Where did it hit you? [12:03] Dai     Mutsuko? Mutsuko! [12:16] Kuni     You all right? [12:17] Kuni     It might be a rubber ball,     but it hit you dead on. [12:20] Kuni     Right on your pivot leg, too,     so don't go pushin' yourself. [12:22] Mut     I'm fine, thank you. [12:24] Yay     Are you sure? [12:26] Dai     It's only a practice game,     so shouldn't we play it safe? [12:29] Dai     Why don't you just switch with Nishina? [12:33] Mut     I said I was fine, really. [12:35] Mut     Come on, everyone, back to your places. [12:37] Dai     Mutsuko... [12:39] Mut     I get it. [12:41] Mut     It's not just my ankle.     My pitches aren't good enough. [12:47] Mut     But Nishina still has to warm up. [12:50] Mut     We need one more out this inning. [12:53] Mut     I'll get it for us. [12:57] Dai     All right. [12:58] Rui     She's carrying on? [13:00] Mas     How tenacious. [13:01] Txt     Fuurin [13:01] Txt     Fuurin [13:01] Txt     Tsujidou [13:01] Txt     Tsujidou [13:02] Rui     Looks like this is the inning we catch up. [13:07] Ump     Ball! [13:14] Ump     Ball! [13:15] Tao     Let him hit, let him hit! [13:18] Chiy     If only I'd caught that fly ball.     This inning would've been over. [13:26] Ump     Hit by pitch! [13:28] Kids     Yes, bases loaded! [13:30] Kids     We're not done yet! [13:41] Mut     I can't get that last out. [13:43] Mut     This is so frustrating! [13:45] Ann     Batting ninth, pitcher, Kunitomo-kun. [14:00] Mut     Nishina? [14:02] Nis     Senpai, you can't keep going with that leg. [14:04] Nis     I'll pitch. [14:14] Dai     Our pitcher is switching     with our right fielder. [14:20] (Flashback) Nis     I mean to say, please let me pitch. [14:23] (Flashback) Nis     I'm super pissed off right now. [14:28] (Flashback) Nis     Tsujidou's head coach over there [14:31] (Flashback) Nis     is the same Kunitomo who was meant     to come to our school in the spring. [14:35] (Flashback) All     What?! [14:38] Ump     Play! [14:39] (Flashback) Nis     And that kid Mario is also a Kunitomo,     so he's probably his son. [14:44] (Flashback) Nis     I don't know what his reasons were, [14:46] (Flashback) Nis     but this guy betrayed us, then shamelessly     agreed to a practice game against us. [14:52] (Flashback) Nis     I'm done with him playing us for fools. [14:55] (Flashback) Nis     I can't just keep taking it     when he's gone this far! [15:02] Ump     Strike! [15:11] Chiy     Nishina-kun, do your best! [15:16] Ump     Strike! [15:21] Guy     This guy's fast. [15:23] Guy2     Unlike that girl's pitches. [15:25] Dai     All right, we've cornered him. [15:27] Dai     Let's tempt him with a pitch     outside the strike zone. [15:30] Nis     I'm not the person you knew a year ago. [15:34] Nis     I'll make you regret turning your back on me! [15:39] Dai     Left! [15:42] Nis     Oh no! It's all over! [15:46] Chi     Chiyo! [15:48] Chiyo     Get it! [15:55] Ani     No way! [15:57] Dai     Yes! [15:58] Nis     For real? [16:00] Ump     Out! [16:01] Ump     Three outs. Change sides! [16:07] Kand     Nice catch! [16:08] Tao     Good job, Chiyo! [16:11] Nis     You saved us, Chiyo. [16:18] Coa     Limited to six runs, huh? [16:20] Coa     I would've liked two or three more. [16:22] Kuni     Yoneyama. [16:23] Coa     Yes? [16:24] Kuni     Inoue will probably be fine, [16:27] Kuni     but I can't get a feel for this team. [16:29] Kuni     Get Sakaguchi out here, just in case. [16:31] Kuni     He should be in the computer lab. [16:36] Ump     Strike! [16:38] Dai     We're still eight runs ahead, [16:41] Dai     but if it wasn't for the handicap,     they would've overtaken us and it'd be 6-4 now. [16:45] Dai     Mario's pitches are fast, and I don't     even know what that breaking ball is. [16:50] Dai     And their A-Team's batting     skills are also next level. [16:54] Dai     They're definitely not a team we can beat. [16:57] Dai     I don't know how much of that is their     coach's doing in the last six months... [17:07] Ani     Oh, right! Kan-chan's a southpaw killer! [17:12] Ump     Out! [17:14] Tao     A right grounder?! [17:16] Ani     Too slow! [17:18] Ann     Batting ninth, left field, Fujii Chiyo-san. [17:23] Dai     But we're not going to give up! [17:26] Dai     Even if we need the handicap to do it,     a win means we play them again. [17:28] Dai     And if we play strong teams,     our team can get stronger, too! [17:34] Ump     Ball four! [17:36] Ino     Time! [17:38] Mar     Stay there! [17:40] Mar     I know already, so leave me alone! [17:42] Mar     I don't need your advice! [17:44] Rui     That clown. He's letting it get to him. [17:47] Rui     He may have a big frame, but he's still     just a kid. That's my little brother for you. [17:55] Ump     Safe! [17:56] Kan     Nice! [17:57] Dai     One out, runners on first and second! [18:00] Ann     Batting second, shortstop, Sagara-san. [18:03] Tao     That odd couple is doing well. [18:05] Coa     Boss, should I warm up? [18:07] Coa     Mario's slipping into bad habits again. [18:12] Ump     Ball! [18:14] Kuni     No. Sakaguchi's comin'. That should be enough. [18:16] Kuni     He'll straighten him out. SIGN    Room [18:21] Coa     Hey, Sakaguchi. [18:22] Coa     The head coach asked for you. [18:24] Coa     We might need you in this     practice game, so get out here. [18:27] Sak     Can I just have a minute more? [18:29] Sak     I'm almost done inputting     the data from our last game. [18:33] Coa     Okay, but make it quick. [18:34] Sak     I will. [18:49] Both     All right! [18:49] Both     Yes! [18:50] Obi     Mario! You gotta cover! [18:55] Kuni     Ya gotta laugh. Just a textbook     example of him workin' himself up. [19:00] Ani     One out, bases loaded! [19:01] Dai     Keep it up! [19:03] Ino     I don't care anymore. [19:05] Ino     He refuses timeouts. He only throws     fastballs. Go ahead and self-destruct. [19:09] Obi     Chill out, Mario! [19:11] Dai     Okay. [19:12] Dai     Two more runs, and the mercy     rule comes into play again. [19:15] Dai     As long as he doesn't throw his     miracle ball, we can do this. [19:19] Ump     Ball! [19:23] Ump     Ball! [19:25] Coa     Boss, he'll completely fall apart     if you don't switch him out. [19:28] Coa     Don't you think it's too early to put Mario in     an A-Team uniform when he's still a first-year? [19:33] Kuni     It's fine. [19:34] Kuni     No better time to bully him     than a practice game. [19:37] Kuni     You'd have a point if it was any other player,     but he's my son. I won't go easy on him. [19:42] Kuni     If he's gonna fall apart,     the sooner the better. [19:48] Ani     She got it! [19:50] Ump     Out! [19:53] Ani     But it was good enough for a sacrifice fly! [19:55] Kan     Chiyo's running! [19:57] Ani     She didn't tag up?! [19:59] Ash     Third! [20:00] Chiyo     No! [20:02] Ump     S-Safe! [20:04] Nis     That was close. [20:05] Chi     Chiyo, did you forget     how to play baseball? [20:09] Chiy     S-Sorry. [20:11] Yay     I thought that was outta here. [20:15] Kuni     She's a good hitter, that one. [20:17] Ann     Batting fourth, catcher, Shigeno-kun. [20:21] Dai     Wait a minute. Now I get it. [20:24] Dai     The reason he isn't     throwing those breaking balls [20:26] Dai     is probably because the     catcher can't catch them! [20:30] Dai     Drop it a few more times     and we'd figure it out. [20:32] Dai     With runners on base,     it's an even riskier option. [20:38] Dai     If he just keeps throwing it     down the pipe, we're not scared! [20:43] Ump     Foul! [20:45] Hik     Huh. He's got a nice swing. [20:49] Kuni     Oh, you're here. [20:50] Kuni     Timeout! [20:51] Kuni     Field change. [20:53] Kuni     Catcher Inoue switches with Sakaguchi. [20:56] Dai     Changing the catcher? [20:58] Nin     What? [20:59] Ani     He's probably the starter. [21:01] Tao     I guess the catcher was      the only one still in white. [21:08] Mut     Sakaguchi? [21:11] Hik     Good work, Inocchi. [21:13] Ino     Th-Thanks. Good luck. [21:25] Dai     H-Hikaru? [21:27] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [21:27] Txt     Sakaguchi Hikaru [21:28] Hik     It's been a long time. [21:29] Hik     You're looking well, Daigo-kun. [21:31] Dai     Huh? [21:32] Dai     What are you doing here, Hikaru? [21:34] Mut     I thought that was him! [21:36] Tao     You know him? [21:37] Mut     Yeah! [21:38] Mut     We played Little League together. [21:40] Mut     But then he moved to Gunma. [21:43] Hik     A lot's happened. [21:45] Hik     I came back here in my     first year of middle school. [21:48] Dai     I-I see. [21:49] Dai     But it's great to see you're all better now! [21:52] Dai     I never would've guessed     you'd become a catcher. [21:57] Hik     Yeah... [21:59] Hik     I can't pitch anymore, you see. [22:02] Hik     Because of that injury. [22:05] Coa     Hey! Stop yakking and start playing already! [22:08] Hik     Oh, sorry about that. [22:20] Dai     He can't pitch anymore... [22:26] Dai     ...because of that injury. [24:00] Mut     Hikaru-kun is at Tsujidou?! [24:03] Tao     Hikaru-kun! We finally got     ourselves a real prince! [24:08] Mut     Don't be so laid back. [24:10] Mut     They're in a completely different league! [24:12] Tao     This might be the only time     everyone gets to play together. [24:16] Mut     Huh? What do you mean, "the only time"? SIGN    Cinderella's Magic [24:18] Tao     Next time: "Cinderella's Magic." [24:21] Mut     Run to the stage of your dreams! E24 - Cinderella's Magic 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.) [00:06] ---     H-Hikaru... [00:09] Hik     It's been a long time. [00:10] Hik     You're looking well, Daigo-kun. [00:15] Dai     He can't pitch anymore... [00:20] Dai     ...because of that injury. SIGN    Cinderella's Magic [02:01] Mut     So I guess Sakaguchi must be     his mother's maiden name. [02:06] Mut     He's gotten taller and     doesn't wear glasses now. [02:09] Mut     But it's definitely him. [02:13] Mut     Huh? What is it? [02:14] Tao     Hey, Mutsu. You said you used     to be friends with that guy? [02:17] Tao     His name's Sakaguchi-kun, right? [02:20] Tao     You need to introduce us afterwards! [02:22] Tao     I think we'd make a wonderful couple! [02:24] Mut     Excuse me? [02:30] Hik     I won't let you hit. [02:33] Ump     Play! [02:34] Coa     Boss, has Sakaguchi ever     caught any of Mario's pitches? [02:38] Kun     Hm, well, this is actually Mario's A-Team debut. [02:43] Kun     So it's his first time catching for him. [02:45] Ino     This is ridiculous. [02:46] Ino     Sure, as an A-Team regular,     Hikaru is a better catcher than me, [02:50] Ino     but there's no way he'll catch     those Mario-balls on his first try. [02:53] Ump     Ball! [02:59] (Flashback) Mar     Huh? What'd you say? [03:01] (Flashback) Hik     I don't care if they're "Mario-balls"     or whatever, but don't throw them. [03:06] (Flashback) Hik     Just throw fastballs. [03:08] (Flashback) Mar     I was throwin' fastballs 'cause Inoue     can't catch anythin' else, and they got hits! [03:12] (Flashback) Mar     As the A-Team catcher,     you should catch 'em just fine, right?! [03:15] (Flashback) Hik     So it's Inoue's fault you went to pieces? [03:18] (Flashback) Hik     No, it was your own fault. [03:22] (Flashback) Hik     Catchers aren't babysitters. [03:25] (Flashback) Hik     Stop being a baby. [03:29] Ump     Ball! [03:30] Ump     Two balls, one strike! [03:32] Guy     Nice, Hikaru! [03:34] Coa     What are they doing? [03:35] Coa     We switched in Sakaguchi,     but nothing's changed! [03:37] Mar     What the hell is this? [03:39] Mar     How can the A-Team catcher be so crap? [03:42] Mar     He acts all high 'n' mighty, but he's just     scared my Mario-balls'll be too hot to handle. [03:46] Mar     Well, screw you. [03:48] Mar     I'm gonna... [03:51] Mar     ...embarrass you! [03:54] Ino     It's a Mario-ball! [04:00] Mar     He... He caught it?! [04:01] Ump     Strike! [04:03] Ino     Seriously? [04:05] Hik     Timeout. [04:06] Ump     Timeout! [04:09] Mar     O-Oh crap! [04:11] Mar     He's gonna kill me! [04:14] Hik     That was a good breaking ball. [04:16] Hik     Your form wasn't shaky, and with that     trajectory, they won't get any easy hits. [04:21] Hik     And what's more, [04:22] Hik     your bad personality trait of not cowing to     a senior catcher makes you pitcher material. [04:28] Hik     But your days are numbered if you're     already relying on that breaking ball. [04:33] Hik     Your number one weapon is your fastball     with either topspin or backspin, isn't it? [04:44] Ump     Count: two balls, two strikes. [04:46] Ump     Play! [04:47] (Flashback) Hik     Think about when your control went to pot. [04:49] (Flashback) Hik     How you wavered when     the count went against you. [04:51] (Flashback) Hik     How you allowed them to hit. [04:53] (Flashback) Hik     It was probably your mental     game that let you down. [04:57] (Flashback) Hik     Infuse your fastball with your spirit! [04:58] (Flashback) Hik     That breaking ball is nothing     more than Mario-ball #2. [05:02] (Flashback) Hik     A fastball thrown with your abilities... [05:04] (Flashback) Hik     ...is the real Mario-ball #1! [05:08] Ump     Strike! You're out! [05:10] Mar     Hell yeah! [05:20] Txt     Fuurin [05:20] Txt     Fuurin [05:20] Txt     Tsujidou [05:20] Txt     Tsujidou [05:23] Tao     Guess we didn't score any runs. [05:24] Chiy     I'm sorry. If only I'd tagged up... [05:29] Mut     Daigo, what's wrong? [05:32] (Flashback) Hik     I'm going to join my middle school     baseball team and make a comeback! [05:37] (Flashback) Hik     So... [05:40] (Flashback) Hik     Let's meet up again someday and     form the strongest battery ever! [05:46] Mut     Hello? Daigo! [05:49] Dai     Oh, uh, right. We're changing sides. [05:54] Kid     Their cleanup's an acquaintance of yours? [05:56] Hik     Acquaintance? Yeah, that's about right. [06:00] Coa     All right, top of the order with our starters. [06:02] Coa     Go overturn this eight-run gap. [06:04] All     Yes, sir! [06:12] Ann     Batting first, shortstop, Kunitomo Luigi-kun. [06:19] Mut     I wonder if Daigo's all right. [06:21] Mut     He doesn't seem himself. [06:23] Mut     Did something happen between them? [06:25] Ump     Play! [06:27] Ani     Nishina! [06:29] Ani     Yer pitches're good! [06:30] Ani     Ain't nothin' to be scared of! [06:32] Ani     We're still leadin'! [06:34] Ani     Attack! [06:35] Lui     Huh? [06:36] Ump     Strike! [06:37] Kid     You're over-rotating, Luigi! [06:39] Kid2     No need to go big! [06:40] Ryuu     Annoying ass. [06:41] Ryuu     I'm gunning to be the     number one power hitter! [06:47] Dai     I got it! [07:00] Ump     Safe! [07:01] Nis     Y-You said you had it! [07:04] Dai     Oh, whoops, my bad. [07:07] Kid     And there it is!     Luigi slugs it into the infield! [07:10] Hir     Nice almost-hit! [07:12] Ryu     Shut up! [07:15] Ann     Batting second, center field, Katsuno-kun. [07:19] Ump     Play! [07:24] Ani     He ain't takin' a lead. [07:25] Nis     I guess he's not going to steal. [07:32] Yay     He's running! [07:32] Nis     What?! [07:37] Ump     Safe! [07:39] Tao     H-Hey! [07:40] Ryu     Oh, whoopsie. [07:45] Ryu     Someone, help! [07:46] Ryu     This girl's beating me up     while pretending to tag me out! [07:49] Ump     One ball, no strikes. [07:51] Dai     I can't believe he stole with zero lead. [07:54] Dai     How embarrassing. [07:56] Nis     Damn, he tricked us. [07:58] Nis     I figured he wasn't gonna run,     so I didn't do a slide step. [08:07] Dai     Second! [08:09] Ryu     Whew, close one. [08:11] Tao     What the hell are you doing, Daigo? [08:13] Tao     I signaled for a pickoff. Don't just miss it! [08:16] Dai     Crap. Did I miss that? [08:19] Dai     If we'd thrown when she signaled,     it would've been close. [08:27] Ryu     Hey, hey! Hey, hey! [08:29] Ani     We still got the lead! [08:30] Ani     The runner don't matter. Ignore him! [08:32] Yay     Something's up with you, Daigo. [08:34] Yay     You're not giving out detailed instructions,     and you're not shouting to us. [08:40] Ump     Ball! [08:41] Mar     He's so green, lettin' his     rhythm get disrupted like that. [08:45] Ino     Look who's talking. [08:47] Rui     Hey, hey! [08:48] Tao     Shut up! [08:52] Ump     Ball! [08:52] Ump     Ball four! [08:54] Kid     Yes, runners on first and second! [08:57] Ann     Batting third, catcher, Sakaguchi-kun. [09:03] Hik     You getting distracted? [09:05] Hik     Don't worry so much about me     not being a pitcher anymore. [09:09] Hik     It's not like it was your fault. [09:12] Hik     And anyway, even if I could still pitch, [09:15] Hik     I wouldn't want to be in a battery with you. [09:18] Hik     Not when you're this mediocre. [09:20] Dai     M-Mediocre? [09:26] Hik     Well, I'm sure you're doing the best you can. [09:34] Nis     Screw this. [09:35] Nis     I'm not gonna let them kick     my ass in front of that old fart! [09:40] Ump     Ball! [09:41] Hik     My dad told me you played     baseball over at Fuurin Middle. [09:45] Hik     I felt for you when I heard your team got     suspended for six months over that scandal. [09:51] Hik     Seriously, you're so unlucky. [09:53] Dai     Will you just shut up?!     We're in the middle of a game! [09:55] Hik     But even so, I was really disappointed in you. [10:01] Tao     He's running! [10:02] Hik     I thought, "Why's he playing     house in this environment?" [10:10] Ump     Safe! [10:11] Guys     Heck yeah! Double steal! [10:13] Kaj     That's our Luigi! Perfect setup! [10:16] Hik     Not only did your throw to third     take nearly three seconds, [10:19] Hik     you also didn't throw to the optimal spot. [10:22] Hik     What on earth have you been doing     these last two years, Daigo-kun? [10:27] Hik     While I went through hell     to rehabilitate myself [10:29] Hik     and gave everything to     become a starter for Tsujidou, [10:33] Hik     you were busy collecting     girlfriends, by the looks of it. [10:38] Hik     It's really disappointing to see     Shigeno Goro's son slacking off like this. [10:50] Mar     There it goes! [10:52] Lui     A perfect three-run homer! [10:54] Hir     Now we're only five behind! [11:01] Hik     Just kidding! [11:04] Hik     Enjoy your girl party. [11:11] Txt     Fuurin [11:11] Txt     Fuurin [11:11] Txt     Tsujidou [11:11] Txt     Tsujidou [11:12] Dai     I don't know... [11:15] Dai     ...what happened after that. [11:24] Dai     And before it registered... [11:35] Ump     Strike three! [11:36] Ump     You're out! [11:39] Dai     ...the game was over. [11:42] Txt     Fuurin [11:42] Txt     Fuurin [11:42] Txt     Tsujidou [11:42] Txt     Tsujidou [11:45] Hik     Want to know why I became a catcher? [11:49] Hik     I decided to follow in my dad's footsteps     and play catcher in the major leagues. [11:54] Hik     So I think you and I are     just in different worlds now. [12:08] Chib     Wh-What?! [12:10] Chib     You're saying Kunitomo     is now Tsujidou's coach? [12:14] Chib     Ow... [12:16] Nis     Hm? Were you so shocked     you made your wound reopen? [12:20] Nis     But yeah, I was really surprised. [12:22] Nis     That old jackass is coaching     at the school his two sons go to. [12:27] Nis     I got all pissed and took to the mound, [12:29] Nis     but halfway through, their A-Team     showed up and pulverized us. [12:33] Nis     They slaughtered us 20-14. [12:35] Chi     Wait, 20-14? But that means      you guys scored 14 runs. [12:39] Nis     No, we were given a 10-run handicap,     so the real score was 20-4. [12:46] Nis     Instead of getting revenge,     I just got embarrassed some more. [12:50] Nis     It's totally his fault that     we're on this all-girls team, [12:54] Nis     but he still went out of his     way to grind us into the dirt. [12:58] Chis     Excuse us. [13:00] Tao     Yo. [13:01] Chis     Hey, he's alive. [13:03] Chib     Wh-What? You came too? [13:06] Tao     I mean, we are teammates.     Of course we'd come check on you. [13:09] Ani     Today's practice was canceled,     so we had nothin' better to do. [13:14] Chi     Tao-senpai and the others     immediately said "hard pass" to coming. [13:17] Chi     To be honest, I wanted to go shopping, but... [13:20] Chib     Did you come here to bully me? [13:23] Tao     So when do you think you'll be out? [13:25] Chib     Oh, probably the day after tomorrow. [13:28] Chib     But it'll likely be another month     till I can come to practice again. [13:32] Chiy     Huh? That long? [13:33] Nis     He's lying. [13:34] Nis     Earlier, the doctor said he     shouldn't need more than a week. [13:38] Ani     Y'all better be prepared. [13:41] Ani     After that humiliatin' loss yesterday,     the captain's gonna be harder'n ever on us. [13:47] Ani     Today's day off is the calm before the storm. [13:50] Ani     Well, since it was frustratin' for     us too, I actually welcome it. [14:00] Mut     You still just want to be our manager? [14:02] Chiy     Yes, if that's all right. [14:08] Mut     But why, Chiyo? [14:09] Mut     Wouldn't you rather play? [14:10] Mut     You got a base hit, made an amazing play, [14:13] Mut     and I think you'd be     a great addition to the team! [14:15] Chiy     But I only managed those things once. [14:18] Chiy     Towards the end, I was     making error after error. [14:21] Chiy     I basically just held everyone back. [14:22] Chi     Everyone, you say? [14:24] Chi     Don't you mean you held     a certain someone back? [14:28] Chiy     Put a sock in it, Sis! [14:31] Chiy     Don't make me flick your forehead!     I know it's your weakness! [14:33] Chi     Not the forehead! [14:37] Chiy     Chiba-kun will be back soon,     so I'm fine with a supporting role. [14:42] Chiy     I'll go get things ready for practice now. [14:47] Nis     Huh? How come you're in sweats? [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     Baseball Team [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     Baseball Team [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:51] Txt     Baseball Team [14:52] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:52] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [14:52] Txt     Baseball Team [14:54] Chi     She said she'd rather be the manager than     the one who sucks and holds the team back. [14:59] Nis     What? [15:02] Kan     Daigo's late, isn't he? [15:04] Ani     What's goin' on? I figured he'd be     workin' us to the bone from first light. [15:08] Yay     Should we just start? [15:10] Kan     I think we should wait. [15:11] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [15:11] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [15:11] Txt     Baseball Team [15:13] Mut     It's time, so let's get started.     We'll do our regular warm-up. [15:17] Mut     One more time! [15:21] Mut     What are you doing? You should've had that! [15:24] Mut     You're moving too slow     and tiring too quickly! [15:26] Yay     Yikes. Scary. [15:28] Tao     Looks like Daigo isn't      our only drill sergeant. [15:32] Nis     All right. [15:33] Nis     You can get in position, Anita! [15:34] Ani     What? [15:35] Ani     Ya musta pitched around     100 balls the other day. [15:38] Ani     Stick to makin' light adjustments today.     We oughta wait for the captain to instruct us. [15:42] Nis     I'm fine, so just crouch down     already! 100 balls is nothing! [15:48] Ani     Jeez! [15:50] Ani     Well, I get how ya feel, though. [15:53] Nis     I get why he chose them over us. [15:59] Nis     But don't go thinking that decision... [16:03] Nis     ...broke me! [16:05] Nis     See, just making it to regionals was too     small a goal for me to get properly fired up! [16:15] Mut     Daigo? [16:18] Ani     Captain? [16:19] Dai     Morning! [16:20] Yay     You're definitely not early. [16:22] Tao     Since when does the captain     roll in 30 minutes late? [16:25] Dai     Sorry, sorry. I overslept. [16:28] Mut     Th-That's pretty rare for you. [16:31] Dai     Is it? [16:32] Mut     You've got to be more careful. [16:35] Dai     Huh? [16:35] Mut     After that huge loss, all of us shook it off     and showed up to morning practice. [16:40] Mut     So why aren't you running to     get here when you're late? [16:43] Mut     You didn't contact anyone, either. [16:45] Mut     Daigo. Are you listening to me? [16:47] Dai     Oh, come on. [16:49] Dai     What's the big deal, Mutsuko? [16:51] Dai     You're so scary. [16:54] Mut     Daigo? [16:55] Dai     This is a club, right? Let's just have fun. [16:59] Mut     Huh? [17:01] ---     Have fun? [17:03] Mut     We are having fun. [17:05] Mut     But after Tsujidou blew us away,     we were all obviously upset. [17:09] Mut     We know we've got to try harder.     That's why we have morning practice. [17:12] Mut     And you show up late— [17:13] Dai     Cram it. [17:14] Mut     Huh? [17:15] Dai     So what if I'm late? [17:18] Dai     In fact, I've been pushing     us too hard up to now. [17:21] Dai     Every day, baseball this, baseball that, team     this, team that. We were like mindless idiots. [17:26] Mut     Huh? [17:27] Dai     We're students, which     means we also have to study. [17:31] Dai     We have to sleep well, eat well,     and relax. Enjoy our youth, basically. [17:34] Dai     It's not like we're baseball pros. [17:37] Dai     Once I'm warmed up, I'll take over     hitting for fielding practice. [17:39] Mut     J-Just a minute, Daigo! [17:41] Mut     What are you saying all of a sudden?! [17:43] Mut     Was losing to Tsujidou such a shock,     you've lost all motivation? [17:46] Mut     So what, because we didn't stand     a chance, you're doing a 180 now? [17:50] Dai     I'm not doing a 180. I just think     we don't need to go insane over it. [17:55] Dai     Our goal doesn't need to be any higher     than making it to regionals, that's all. [18:03] Txt     Music Room [18:12] Ani     Sakura-senpai, yer thinkin' it too, aren't ya? [18:14] Ani     S'jus' plain weird. [18:17] Ani     Ya listenin', Senpai? [18:18] Mut     Oh, uh, yeah. [18:19] Ani     How're we meant to keep our morale up if our     captain's like that? What happened to him? [18:23] Chi     I mean, Tsujidou was seriously good. [18:26] Chi     I don't think there's     anything we can do about it. [18:29] Tao     He said he wanted to carry on like     before. What's wrong with that? [18:32] Tao     I was relieved with how calm he was about it. [18:35] Tao     It would've been worse if he'd said      beating Tsujidou was our new goal. [18:39] Tao     Nishina will probably be mad     'cause their coach betrayed him, [18:43] Tao     but because of that,     we've got our team of girls, [18:46] Tao     so if anything, I'd say, "Thanks, dude." [18:48] Ani     So yer sayin' yer fine     with that humiliatin' loss?! [18:52] Tao     I don't feel humiliated. [18:54] Tao     I mean, we were playing against men. [19:00] Tao     You saw their physique,     their hits, and their speed, right? [19:05] Tao     Those weren't boys anymore. They were men. [19:10] Tao     Daigo's just being realistic. [19:12] Tao     It'd be cruel to ask more from us, and he     understands we don't have more to give. [19:18] Tao     The time when we can go toe to toe with     the boys is at an end. The party's over. [19:23] Tao     The clock struck midnight a long time ago. [19:27] Tao     Cinderella's magic spell... [19:31] Tao     ...has broken. [19:36] Ani     Bye. I'm leavin' early. [19:37] Chi     I'll go on ahead, Chiyo. [19:39] Chiy     Good job today. [19:40] Mut     Good job! [19:42] Mut     Hey, do you know where Daigo is? [19:44] Chiy     Oh, he was the first to leave. [19:46] Chiy     He asked if we could lock up. [19:49] Nis     Say no to crunching at club.     Say yes to the reformed work style. [19:53] Nis     Or whatever. [19:55] Nis     If Shigeno-senpai's given up 'cause     he doesn't want you girls getting hurt, [19:58] Nis     the first thing to do is     tell him what you want, no? [20:01] Nis     Not that I know anything about Cinderella. [20:04] Mut     Y-You heard us earlier? [20:07] Nis     You can hear everything through the window. [20:09] Nis     Anyway, if we just carry on like before,     we won't even scratch Tsujidou. [20:15] Nis     Saying that, I don't know how it is for you girls. [20:18] Nis     Oh, by the way, I wanted to ask     a favor, since you're the vice-captain. [20:21] Mut     Yes? [20:22] Nis     The sun's going down earlier now,     and practice isn't long enough. [20:26] Nis     Please ask if we can use the floodlights. [20:28] Mut     The lights? [20:29] Nis     The captain was talking about     studying and youth and stuff like that, [20:33] Nis     but all I have is baseball. [20:35] Nis     I wanna stay later and practice,     even if it's just me. [20:38] Nis     Thanks. [20:45] Chiy     Nishina-kun is really motivated. [20:47] Mut     Yeah. I understand     where he's coming from. [20:50] Mut     I bet Anita would agree to stay later, too. [20:52] Chiy     And what about you? [20:54] Mut     Huh? [20:56] Mut     Yeah... [20:57] Mut     I was also upset about losing, [21:00] Mut     but I can see Tao's point too. [21:03] Mut     We've been practicing as much     as we thought we could handle, [21:07] Mut     but against Tsujidou, we stood no chance. [21:12] Mut     It makes you wonder if, as girls,     we have reached our limit. [21:16] Mut     If we intensify our practices,     someone might get hurt. [21:20] Mut     We're already short on players, so any     injury would rule us out of tournaments. [21:24] Mut     And what's more... [21:26] Mut     I might be the one who was     the most affected emotionally. [21:32] Chiy     Huh? [21:33] Mut     I couldn't get a single player     from Tsujidou's A-Team out. [21:39] Mut     They hit back-to-back home runs. [21:41] Mut     As the vice-captain, I put up a front     and tried to keep morale high. [21:46] Mut     But if Daigo and Tao say we     should just carry on like before, [21:49] Mut     who am I to say otherwise? [21:51] Mut     I can't say anything! [21:52] Mut     Not when I'm this weak! [21:56] Txt     Dream [22:02] Izu     I'm home... Huh? [22:04] Mom     Welcome back, Izumi. [22:06] Izu     Hey, Mom, did Daigo come home early? [22:09] Mom     Yeah. He was very slow going     to morning practice, too. [22:12] Mom     Something's up with him. [22:16] Izu     I mean, he's a teenager now.     He's probably got a lot going on. [24:00] Chi     It's "friends," yeah? [24:02] Ani     It's "hard work," 'n' "guts"! [24:04] Kan     It's "diet" and uh... [24:06] Chiy     "Adoration," I think? [24:07] Yay     There's no one word for it. [24:09] Tao     The good times and the bad. [24:12] Mut     Because we've got baseball. [24:14] Chi     Yeah! [24:14] Ani     That's right! [24:15] Tao     Because we've got baseball! [24:17] Yay     That's why... [24:17] Mut     Next time: [24:18] All     "...With You Again!" [24:20] Mut     All together now: [24:21] Mut     Run to the stage of your dreams! SIGN    ...With You Again E25 - ...With You Again! 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.) [00:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [00:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [00:02] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [00:17] Chi     Here. [00:19] Kan     Batting's open. [00:20] Kan     Who's next? [00:22] Nis     Me, me! I'll do some! [00:25] Nis     Thank you, Anita. [00:26] Ani     Sakura-senpai! [00:28] Ani     The bullpen's open now! [00:30] Mut     Oh, I'm good for now. [00:32] Mut     Why don't you bat, too? [00:34] Ani     Huh? Ya ain't gonna pitch? [00:38] Nis     Bring it on! SIGN    ...With You Again! [02:25] Dai     Huh? [02:26] Dai     Permission to use the floodlights? [02:28] Mut     Y-Yeah. [02:29] Mut     Nishina wants to stay later     to practice some more. [02:32] Mut     The sun's going down earlier and earlier,     and Anita would probably join him, too. [02:38] Dai     Why? I said we could just carry on like before. [02:43] Dai     Increasing training time     without a plan won't do the trick. [02:47] Dai     You can't just do that. [02:49] Mut     Uh, yeah, but it's only for     people who want to stay later. [02:53] Mut     Nobody's forcing them— [02:54] Dai     I'm against it. [02:55] Dai     Everyone else will feel peer-pressured     into staying behind. [02:59] Dai     Besides, if we leave someone     like Nishina to his own devices, [03:02] Dai     he might overdo it and injure himself. [03:07] Dai     You need to shut that kind of     talk down right away, Mutsuko. [03:10] Mut     What's that mean? [03:12] Mut     Then you tell them that to their faces. [03:14] Mut     I'm not doing it. [03:15] Mut     Both Nishina and Anita     genuinely want to aim higher. [03:19] Mut     Blocking them from     practicing more is cruel! [03:25] Dai     What is this? [03:27] Dai     What do you want? [03:32] Dai     I... [03:34] Dai     I only had the best of intentions! [03:36] Dai     This whole time, I gave     everything I had... for the team! [03:43] Dai     I did... everything I could... [03:48] Dai     What should I have done differently?! [03:52] Mut     Wai— Daigo! [04:00] Mut     Daigo? [04:04] Mut     Daigo! [04:06] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:06] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [04:06] Txt     Baseball Team [04:15] Txt     Nurse's Office [04:20] Yama     Sakura-san. [04:22] Yama     We've contacted his mother. [04:24] Yama     You can go back to class now. [04:26] Mut     Yes, ma'am. [04:27] Txt     Nurse's Office [04:41] (Flashback) Dai     I... [04:43] (Flashback) Dai     I only had the best of intentions! [04:46] (Flashback) Dai     This whole time, I gave     everything I had... for the team! [04:52] (Flashback) Dai     What should I have done differently?! SIGN    Mifune Public Hospital SIGN    Mifune Public Hospital SIGN    Mifune     Public SIGN    Hospital SIGN    Mifune     Public SIGN    Hospital [05:01] Kao     Thank you very much. [05:04] Doc     Ma'am, could I have a word with just you? [05:06] Kao     Oh, sure. [05:07] Kao     Just wait right here. [05:09] Kao     Okay. [05:11] Tv     And next up, the weather. [05:14] Doc     Your son seems to have suffered     an emotional breakdown. [05:19] Doc     He must have been dealing     with a lot of anxiety or stress. [05:23] Kao     Stress? [05:24] Doc     It'd be best if a family member asks him     what's weighing so heavily on his heart. [05:30] Dai     Showers in the afternoon, huh? [05:33] Dai     What should I do for our indoor drills? [05:39] Dad     What's this? [05:40] Dad     You look pretty healthy to me. [05:45] Dad     Found ya, Mr. Bunks Off Early. [05:48] Dad     Bang! [05:53] Kan     What? Mutsuko? [05:56] Kan     She went to the hospital to check on Daigo. [05:59] Chi     Oh, I see. [06:01] Chi     I was a little worried. [06:03] Chi     I'm worried for our captain, too, but I was     wondering if our vice-captain was okay. [06:08] Kan     Uh, you don't have to     hide like that, you know. [06:11] Kan     It's lunch break, so you look super suspicious. [06:14] Chi     Oh. Sorry. [06:16] Kan     I know what you mean, though. [06:21] Kan     I've noticed for a while now. [06:24] Kan     Muttsu hasn't pitched at all     since the Tsujidou game. [06:31] Kao     Weighing heavy on his heart, huh? [06:34] Kao     He's not the type to talk     about what's bothering him. [06:37] Momo     Kaoru-san? [06:39] Kao     Mom? And Dad, too! [06:41] Kao     What are you doing here? [06:43] Hide     Oh, Goro filled us in on what happened. [06:46] Momo     About Dai-chan collapsing. [06:48] Kao     Oh, um, I'm sorry we made you worry like that. [06:51] Kao     Jeez, that idiot! I told him not     to make a big deal out of it! [06:55] Hide     So how is Daigo? [06:56] Momo     How is he doing? [06:58] Kao     He's calmed down now and is doing fine. [07:01] Momo     That's great. [07:02] Hide     Where is he? [07:04] Kao     Huh? Daigo? SIGN    Pop SIGN    Teeheehee SIGN    I've taken our son [07:08] Kao     Teeheehee. [07:09] Kao     I've taken our son. [07:11] Txt     Finding yourself after 40 [07:11] Txt     Second career & life [07:11] Kao     That's what he said. [07:12] Hide     That's Goro for you. [07:14] Momo     I wonder if he's trying to cheer him up. [07:16] Kao     I wonder... [07:18] Hide     Guess ol' Gram and Gramps aren't needed here. [07:20] Kao     I'm sorry! [07:22] Mut     Excuse me... [07:23] Kao     Mutsuko-chan! [07:26] Mut     I hope I'm not interrupting. [07:29] Hide     Not at all. Right? [07:30] ---     Right. [07:31] Momo     Are you a friend of Dai-chan's? [07:33] Mut     Yes. I'm the vice-captain of     our team. My name's Sakura. [07:36] Hide     I'm Daigo's pop's father. [07:39] Momo     His grandfather and grandmother. [07:42] Momo     We'll see you later, Kaoru-san. [07:44] Kao     Thanks for coming. [07:46] Momo     Bye-bye! [07:48] Kao     It looks like Daigo was hyperventilating. [07:51] Kao     They said an emotional trigger caused it. [07:54] Mut     Emotional? [07:56] Mut     We were talking about     the team when he collapsed. [07:59] Mut     Maybe I said something I shouldn't have. [08:01] Kao     Oh, no, Daigo's problem is with himself. [08:04] Kao     Don't blame yourself. [08:05] Mut     But he's in this state     because our team is so weak. [08:12] Mut     Ever since that huge loss to Tsujidou,     the team's been shaky. [08:18] Mut     Oh, and Hikaru-kun was at Tsujidou, too... [08:21] Kao     Hikaru-kun? [08:23] Sing     ♫ I've got a dream only I can see ♫ [08:28] Sing     ♫ A man gets lost on the way ♫ [08:33] Sing     ♫ Chasing that huge dream ♫ [08:35] Dai     Oh, come on. Stop singing that     random song over and over, will you? [08:41] Dai     Anyway, you didn't have to come     all the way home from Kochi [08:44] Dai     just because I felt a little sick. [08:46] Gor     You bonehead. [08:48] Gor     I rushed home 'cause your mother     told me my sweet son had collapsed! [08:53] Gor     Anyway, I'm glad you're all right. [08:56] Gor     But hyperventilating... Doesn't that     mean it's an emotional problem? [09:00] Gor     Something happen? [09:03] Dai     Not really. [09:05] Dai     Anyway, you don't have to take me home.     Drive me back to school. [09:08] Dai     I still have class. [09:10] Txt     Restaurant [09:10] Txt     Restaurant [09:10] Gor     I see. [09:11] Gor     I bet you haven't had lunch yet, though. [09:14] Dai     Huh? [09:14] Txt     Restaurant [09:14] Txt     Restaurant [09:15] Dai     It's fine. I'm not hungry! [09:17] Gor     How are you gonna get     big if you don't eat, dork? [09:21] Gor     See, when I was your age, [09:23] Gor     they even had these weird high schools where     the entrance exam was to wolf down five meals. [09:28] Dai     Hey, Pop, this isn't the way to my school. [09:30] Gor     ♫ Oh oh oh huge dream! ♫ [09:33] Dai     Not this song again! [09:35] Sign      Shichikai     Batting Center [09:39] Gor     You're opening up way too fast! [09:41] Gor     You need to make a wall! A wall! [09:43] Dai     Why'd we come to the batting cages? SIGN    Kaoru SIGN    I've reported you,      kidnapper!! SIGN    So about Daigo,     the doc thinks it's some      kind of psychological issue. [09:48] Dai     I've reported you, kidnapper! [09:51] Dai     So, about Daigo... [10:06] Dai     I said I want to go back to school! [10:07] Sign      Shichikai     Batting Center [10:10] Dai     So why are we going to play catch now? [10:12] Gor     Oh, come on. After you bat, you catch! [10:15] Gor     It's the natural flow of things! [10:17] Gor     Or is it the other way around? [10:18] Gor     Well, it's fine either way! [10:20] Gor     ♫ Huge dream... ♫ [10:22] Dai     I said enough with the singing! [10:25] Dai     You know what? Fine. [10:26] Dai     I'll just run back to school. [10:29] Gor     Hey, now. [10:30] Gor     How many kilometers is your school from here? [10:32] Gor     Class will be over. [10:34] Dai     I've got practice today. [10:37] Gor     Say what? But I thought     you were done with all that? [10:41] Gor     I thought you'd decided to have fun     playing casual baseball with the girls. [10:46] Gor     I'm only going by the text I got from     your mom, so I don't know all the details, [10:51] Gor     but I hear you got demolished. By Hikaru. [10:55] Gor     He's really something, huh? From wheelchair     to comeback trail in just two years. [10:59] Gor     And he's a catcher, just like his dad.     And he wears the #3 shirt. [11:03] Gor     He must've really pushed himself. [11:06] Dai     As if pushing yourself is all it takes. [11:09] Dai     Unlike some disappointing son, he's a genius! [11:13] Gor     Hey, now. Why can't you just be happy for him? [11:17] Gor     He's your friend, right? [11:18] Gor     Why begrudge him for making     a comeback after a bad injury? [11:21] Dai     I was happy for him! [11:23] Dai     But then he started     provoking me and mocking me! [11:26] Dai     Saying stuff like I was soft,      playing house with the girls, [11:28] Dai     and that we were in different worlds now. [11:31] Dai     Saying he had to stop pitching     because of that injury! [11:36] Dai     Then, they completely wiped the floor with us. [11:39] Dai     So how the hell can I be happy for him?! [11:47] Dai     The girls are giving everything they've got.     But we're short on players and guidance. [11:52] Dai     We can't beat a team of Tsujidou's     caliber with what we've got. [11:56] Dai     So I've accepted it. [11:58] Dai     Not all of us can play baseball like you     or Hikaru, with our sights set at the very top. [12:03] Dai     If we can't reach the summit of Mount Fuji, [12:04] Dai     we've got no hope of climbing Mount Everest! [12:14] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [12:14] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [12:14] Txt     Fuurin Academy Private Middle School [12:18] Ani     Ya can't jus' suppress your feelings of wantin'     to play baseball to yer heart's content. [12:23] Ani     It'll wreck yer body. [12:25] Ani     That's what made Shigeno-senpai collapse. [12:30] Chi     You remember what Tao-senpai said, right? [12:33] Chi     She said the magic spell had broken. [12:35] Ani     Right, that stuff 'bout Cinderella. [12:37] Ani     What's with that "magic" crap, anyways?! [12:39] Ani     I ain't ever had no magic helpin' me out. [12:42] Chi     It wasn't like Cinderella, but for me, [12:45] Chi     I started playing baseball     because I saw Chiyo doing it. [12:48] Chi     Then, I started playing with you, Anita, [12:50] Chi     and I've only ever had     good times playing baseball. [12:52] Chi     That feels like magic to me. [12:56] Chi     A spell you and Chiyo cast on me. [12:59] Ani     Me? On you? [13:01] Chi     Yeah! [13:01] Chi     A spell that made me like     baseball more and more! [13:05] Ani     I guess yer right. [13:06] Ani     There was that time I almost quit, but ya     cast a magic spell to make me keep going. [13:11] Chi     Right? [13:12] Chi     And... bam! [13:15] Chi     I just cast it again. [13:18] Ani     It's workin'! It's workin'! [13:20] Nis     I was wondering who was being so loud. [13:25] Nis     What are you doing? [13:26] Chi     Magic! [13:28] Ani     Play baseball! [13:29] Nis     I don't need any magic. [13:32] Nis     I'm gonna get better and     get my revenge on Tsujidou! [13:37] Ani     The spell totally worked on him. [13:39] Chi     It was super effective. [13:41] Nis     Cinderella? More like     Cinder-hella not defeated! [13:44] Chi     Was that supposed to be a joke? [13:49] Tao     You know, I was thinking... [13:51] Yay     Hm? [13:52] Tao     About how we just randomly     started playing baseball. [13:56] Yay     Yeah, guess it was random. [13:57] Tao     And we didn't really think     in terms of guys or girls. [14:02] Yay     But we always got stared     at by the other teams. [14:05] Tao     Yeah, it was always, "Oh my god, girls!" [14:09] Yay     They didn't know anything about us, I guess. [14:11] Tao     The guys on our team didn't care,     'cause they already knew what we were about. [14:16] Yay     Those were simpler times. [14:20] Tao     I wonder if Daigo really understands     what we're going through. [14:32] Tao     What happens to Cinderella, again?     After the magic wears off, I mean. [14:35] Yay     Huh? [14:38] Dai     I said I'd run there, but it's     probably like ten kilometers. [14:42] Dai     Should I go back and get him to drive me? [14:45] Dai     Oh, hey, Pop! [14:47] Dai     Could you... Could you give me a ride? [14:50] Dai     This'll take too long. [14:52] Gor     My son, if a man declares     something, he sticks to it. [14:57] Gor     Wait up. [15:00] Gor     Get in. I'll drive you to school.     Just hang out with me first. [15:09] Dai     So we're playing catch after all? [15:13] Gor     You haven't done anything wrong. [15:16] Dai     Huh? [15:17] Gor     You did a great job as captain, getting     this far with a team that's got no coach. [15:22] Gor     And given you had barely enough players,     your team did great keeping up. [15:25] Gor     That's no easy feat. [15:28] Gor     So don't hang your head, Daigo. [15:30] Gor     It's not your fault, and it's not the     girls' fault if your team's hit a glass ceiling. [15:37] Dai     You saying that won't change anything. [15:41] Dai     We can't get to the next level. [15:44] Dad     What? So you're just giving up? [15:46] Dad     That's no fun. [15:47] Dad     It's not a question of "can" or "can't."     It's "Will you do it or won't you?" [15:50] Dad     Those are your only choices [15:52] Dad     when you really love something. [15:56] Dad     That's how Hikaru clawed his way back, right? [15:59] Dai     Hikaru... [16:01] Dad     He had friends and rivals, and this exciting     dream called baseball he wanted to go back to. [16:06] Dad     That's why he pushed himself so hard. [16:08] Dad     With nothing but this love     tightly clenched in his fist. [16:12] Dai     A love... for baseball... [16:15] Dad     You two feel the same way     about baseball, you and Hikaru. [16:20] Dad     You feel it here. Your heart's     telling you it's not enough. [16:24] Dad     It's screaming that it wants to play baseball [16:26] Dad     more seriously, to the     point that you collapsed! [16:35] Kids     It's club time! [16:37] Kan     I can't believe you went all the     way there and just missed him. [16:41] Mut     Yeah, but part of me thinks     it's a good thing I didn't see him. [16:47] Mut     I wouldn't know what to say to Daigo, anyway. [16:51] Mut     He collapsed from the     mental strain he was under. [16:54] Mut     I can't just say, "It'll be okay!" or "We'll try harder!" [16:58] Kan     Mutsuko... [17:04] Chiy     I think it's okay to say that. [17:07] Mut     Huh? [17:09] Chiy     I think a team only comes together when you     let your true feelings smash into each other. [17:14] Chiy     The captain probably feels the same way.     That's why he let his feelings smash into you. [17:20] Chiy     Oh, uh, that's just how I read it. I'm sorry. [17:24] Mut     No, I think you're right. [17:28] Mut     I was so down, I didn't even notice     how much Daigo was suffering. [17:35] Mut     Out of everyone on the team,     I was the most blind to it. [17:38] Kan     Hey, come on now! [17:39] Kan     If you get that down on yourself,     how depressed should I be?! [17:43] Kan     And anyway, we're all feeling low, [17:46] Kan     and we all hate it! [17:48] Kan     Say that to the captain. [17:50] Kan     Actually, I want to tell him myself. [17:52] Chiy     I-I think it's okay to say that. [17:55] Mut     All right. [17:56] Mut     Let's go say that to Daigo! [18:01] Gor     Smash 'em! [18:02] Gor     When everybody smashes their feelings     about baseball into each other, [18:06] Gor     that's when you have a team! [18:19] Dai     Pop, I'm going. [18:25] Dad     That was a good throw, Daigo. [18:36] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [18:36] Txt     m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 [18:36] Txt     Baseball Team [18:37] Ani     What?! [18:38] Ani     Today's practice is canceled? [18:40] Chi     Really? [18:41] Tao     I think it's fine. [18:43] Tao     Daigo left early. Mutsuko's     gang are off doing something. [18:46] Tao     And it's raining. [18:47] Ani     Nope, nuh-uh. Sakura-senpai     said she'd jus' be a little late, [18:50] Ani     plus we can do our rainy day drills! [18:52] Tao     It can be voluntary, then. [18:54] Tao     See you later. [18:55] Ani     What?! [18:56] Ani     Senpai, wait! [18:58] Ani     That means ya get even less practice time in! [19:01] Ani     You've let yer motivation hit the floor! [19:04] Tao     Hey, Anita... [19:06] Tao     Don't you get it? [19:07] Tao     It's our fault Daigo collapsed. [19:11] Tao     We talked about how risky     it was to up our training. [19:14] Tao     Before motivation comes into it,     our bodies are the problem. [19:18] Yay     That's what was eating at Daigo. [19:21] Yay     The gap between the ideal     world and the real world. [19:23] Tao     There's no way we can stop Cinderella's clock. [19:27] Yay     Magic's one thing, but I don't want to stand     around waiting for some charming prince. [19:32] Tao     Later. [19:36] Ani     What was that 'bout? [19:38] Ani     I'm dumb, so I didn't get a single thing     they were talkin' 'bout. [19:43] Chi     Here, Anita, your shoes. [19:45] Ani     Thanks. [19:48] Chi     So they don't want to wait for a prince? [19:52] Nis     Hey! [19:53] Nis     The seniors just went home! [19:55] Nis     What's going on? [19:56] Chi     I got it! [19:59] Chi     So here it is. Whisper, whisper, whisper. [20:01] Ani     Yer right! [20:02] Ani     'Kay, let's go! [20:05] Dai     It's really starting to come down. [20:09] Coa     Today, we have a very special guest coach.     Shigeno Izumi used to be a Dolphins player. [20:15] Coa     But in this rain, we won't be able to train. [20:19] Izu     Sorry, everyone! [20:21] Izu     So which one of you brought this     rain with them? Or maybe it was me? [20:26] Izu     Oh, it's Daigo. [20:27] Fuj     So it is. [20:29] Coa     What's he doing? [20:31] Coa     Daigo! [20:32] Fuj     He can't hear you. [20:35] Coa     That's fine. [20:36] Coa     Keep going, Daigo. [20:38] Coa     All right! Let's ignore the     rain and practice anyway! [20:47] Txt     Shigeno [20:47] Txt     Shigeno [22:08] All     Daigo! [22:30] Dai     You guys... [22:37] Tao     Hey, Daigo, if you're gonna collapse     'cause you're worrying about us, [22:42] Tao     stop holding back and     unleash what you've got! [22:45] Yay     After Cinderella's magic spell faded,     she was no longer scared of anything! [22:50] Yay     You got that, Daigo? [22:52] Kan     I'm definitely no Cinderella. [22:55] Kan     I suffer, I get hurt,     I get scared, I get embarrassed. [22:58] Kan     But because it's fun,     I love being here with you all! [23:02] Ani     Collapsin' is fine! [23:04] Ani     Collapse with everythin' ya got,     then get up with everythin' ya got! [23:07] Ani     Jus' get up as many times as you need! [23:10] Chi     My dream is to become a wizard. [23:14] Chi     A baseball wizard! [23:16] Nis     I seriously don't know     what the hell is going on, [23:19] Nis     but if we're gonna get covered in mud, [23:21] Nis     let's do it in our uniforms! [23:23] Chiy     Um, well, if Fuurin Middle ever gets a team bus, [23:27] Chiy     I want it to be a pumpkin carriage! [23:29] Chi     Chiyo, that was weird. [23:32] Tao     Are we stuck with Cinderella forever? [23:36] Mut     Daigo, everyone's already said their piece. [23:40] Mut     I don't have anything special     to add, so I'll just say... [23:43] Mut     I hope we can all keep     playing baseball together! [23:52] Dai     Yeah! [23:55] Dai     Fuurin! [23:57] Dai     Yeah! [24:09] Dai     Let's play ball once more! [24:24] Txt     From the Fuurin Middle Baseball Team (Kanagawa Prefecture) [24:24] Txt     From the Fuurin Middle Baseball Team (Kanagawa Prefecture) [24:24] Txt     Welcoming new members!? [24:24] Txt     Welcoming new members!? [24:24] Txt     Welcoming new members!?