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E11 - Try Pitching

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    A long, long time ago...
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    ...the two who were stranded in
    the mountains, unable to get home...
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    "Seinan High School Baseball Team"
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    ...were saved by the
    Sainan High School Team bus,
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    or so the story goes.
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    Just a walk... you say?
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    Yes.
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    Alone with a girl along such a dark road?
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    It couldn't be helped!
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    We didn't know the bus wasn't running today.
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    So what's your relationship?
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    We're childhood friends.
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    W-Wait a minute!
    We never really knew each other!
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    Childhood friends, huh?
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    I like how that sounds.
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    Ah, but, like I'm saying,
    I have absolutely no memory of...
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    Darn you! It's not fair!
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    To have such a cute childhood friend!
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    What's unfair about it?
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    It's a tradition that runs
    in Meisei High School.
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    Oh, come to think of it, Nishimura.
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    Lend me your mobile phone.
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    It's gotten awfully late,
    so I want to call my folks.
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    What's this?
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    You're a high-schooler in these times
    and don't even have a smart phone?
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    Shut up.
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    It has been 30 years
    since the glory of that summer.
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    The Meisei baseball team
    that became champions
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    on their first tournament is returning.
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    Not your ordinary battery in the same grade,
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    these brothers and their
    younger sister have adventures
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    in this story of love and youthful days.
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    Their goal is the same:
    Get to the Koshien Tournament!
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    Hello, Tachibana residence.
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    Tou? Where are you now?
[03:32] ---
    Huh? Raccoon dog?
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    Take away the "Te" and "Ke"?
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    I don't get it.
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    Is Haruka with you?
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    Huh? Ah, yes, yes.
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    Anyway, I'll talk to you about it later.
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    I should be home within an hour.
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    What? Is that Otomi?
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    Give me the phone!
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    Hey!
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    Otomi? It's Nishimura speaking!
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    Huh? Well, no. It's not Shimura.
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    Huh? Ikariya? No, not that.
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    Tenth grader from Seinan High School,
    Takumi Nishimura.
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    All of Japan will be talking about me
    when the summer Koshien begins.
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    The ace pitcher of the Seinan baseball team
    in only his first year of high school.
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    You see, we had an expedition match today.
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    I got a shutout, but they got
    a whole two hits against me.
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    I know I should've done better.
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    Huh? We got disconnected.
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    Redial. Redial.
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    --I heard Mita of Toushu pitched a
    perfect game against you in a practice game.
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    --Huh? It won't connect.
    --I heard Mita of Toushu pitched a
    perfect game against you in a practice game.
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    He did.
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    We were outdone by him in every respect.
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    A complete defeat.
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    --However...
    --I'm still unable to connect.
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    I also heard in the same game,
    you pitched seven innings against
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    that Toushu lineup and
    limited them to no runs and two hits.
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    --Ah, yeah, but it was only a practice game.
    --Well, I'm sure it'll connect again.
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    Obviously!
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    --Don't you forget that it's totally
    different from an official game.
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    --Huh?
    --Don't you forget that it's totally
    different from an official game.
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    That's strange.
    Perhaps the connection is weak.
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    --It disconnects right away.
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    --You've been paying a lot of attention
    toward the Meisei baseball team.
    --It disconnects right away.
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    --Just thinking I'd llike to battle them
    at the summer tournament for a change.
    --Shucks, it still won't connect.
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    --But it's easier said than done.
    --Maybe the battery's dead.
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    Because every year, by the time we reach
    the third round, they've been eliminated.
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    Meisei High School.
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    No worries there.
    They won't be eliminated this year.
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    Home... phone... Home phone?!
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    --Because we have Touma Tachibana on our team.
    --That's got a nice ring to it.
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    So you'll be able to face them,
    as long as you're not eliminated before that.
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    For certain.
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    That's how a childhood friend should be.
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    Ah, but, like I said,
    we never really knew each other.
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    Hello! Otomi?
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    Hello!
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    "Try Pitching"
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    He-llo!!
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    Sunday.
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    He's doing it on purpose!
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    He's got great bat control.
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    I explained everything to you!
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    That it was just a walk yesterday!
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    We were late due to some bad luck... Yelp!
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    He was simply shocked.
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    To learn that this guy existed in her mind
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    long before he even met her.
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    Like I said, I don't remember
    a thing about that.
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    Yeah, I know that.
    I know how terrible your memory is.
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    Until I was three years old, that is!
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    Switch batters!
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    OK, it's my turn.
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    You'd better watch out.
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    I've got better bat control than that guy.
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    Yay.
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    What are you looking at, Koma?
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    Oh, right now, Otomi is hanging
    the underwear she just washed.
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    What are you doing?
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    Those are my words, exactly!
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    That's dangerous!
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    "Ramen Dragon"
    "Chinese Food"
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    A burglar!
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    Watch out! He's got a knife!
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    Move, old maid!
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    Who are you calling old maid?!
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    I'm sorry!
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    Lady, I think that's enough.
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    "Examination room"
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    OK. I got it. It's suffering
    from summer heat fatigue.
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    But we're not even in the rainy season.
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    Then it's eating too much.
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    What do you mean, "Then"?
    Check him properly.
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    He's been looking exhausted,
    and won't make a sound.
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    Not to worry. When it gets hungry,
    it'll make a sound.
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    Given that figure and greedy expression,
    there's no question about it.
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    It's been eating too much!
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    "Precise Diagnosis
    Hakke Animal Hospital"
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    OK, next person!
[09:08] ---
    Give me a break.
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    If something should happen, I'll sue you!
[09:21] ---
    "Disappearing Deadline"
    "Nagisa Tsukikage"
    "'Team Sketch' faces their toughest challenge"
[09:26] ---
    It just came out. I hear it's selling well.
[09:29] ---
    Don't let her in while I'm away.
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    What's the problem?
    It's not like you got divorced.
[09:36] ---
    You're just separated, right?
[09:37] ---
    She moved out on her own!
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    She said that when she looked at
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    my face every day,
    she could only write comedies.
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    Mom has talent.
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    And she felt that if she didn't pursue it then,
    she'd regret it for the rest of her life.
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    But is that the right attitude as a mother?!
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    Mom trusts me.
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    And she thought that as long as you have me
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    by your side, there's nothing to worry about.
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    Now, is it right for a
    father to be like that?
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    I have two parents
    who both pursue their dreams.
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    I feel blessed.
[10:14] ---
    "Disappearing Deadline"
    "Nagisa Tsukikage"
    "'Team Sketch' faces their toughest challenge"
[10:15] ---
    Is this book selling well?
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    I hear it pays a ton on royalties.
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    You didn't receive money from her, did you?!
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    Mom tried to leave money
    with me, but I declined.
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    Because I thought you would hate that.
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    You did? Good.
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    How much was she going to give you?
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    Huh?
[10:40] ---
    Huh? No, never mind.
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    "Soda"
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    Why are you making all that noise?
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    Sorry.
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    It's like I got something stuck in my throat.
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    I'll go and gargle.
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    I hear that it's good to gargle
    with soda at times like this.
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    You're surprisingly an
    awfully persistent guy.
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    What are you doing here?
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    Punch still won't let out a cry.
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    There will be days like this.
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    The vet told you not to worry, right?
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    I can't trust that doctor!
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    He didn't properly check Punch.
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    But he's a pro,
    so at least Punch won't be dying.
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    Don't say that!
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    I hardly remember it myself.
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    About my dad.
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    So I doubt I could cry when he died.
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    Mom tells me that he was a very kind dad
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    and that he treated me
    with a lot of affection.
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    But it's sad, to have a
    dad like that pass away
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    and not even be able to cry about it.
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    Would you have wanted
    the help of soda to make you cry?
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    But seeing him so quiet certainly
    is reason to be worried.
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    Right?!
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    But that quack says Punch just ate too much!
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    Ate too much?
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    He said Punch will cry for food
    when hungry, so not to worry.
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    But I've only given him
    the usual amount of food!
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    You gave him food?
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    "Punch"
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    When?
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    Early evening.
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    I also gave him food in the early evening.
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    Huh?
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    Because his bowl was empty.
[13:37] ---
    It was empty when I gave him food, too.
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    Huh?
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    Punch will cry for food when hungry,
    so not to worry, right?
[14:06] ---
    Would you mind if I hit this dog once?
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    Take it easy on him.
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    Wow, so nice. I want to join her.
[14:42] ---
    Good!
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    What was so good about that?!
[14:45] ---
    You've returned to your old habit again!
[14:48] ---
    Huh?
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    You're spreading your body
    and releasing the ball too early.
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    Show me how you're pitching.
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    You got it wrong.
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    OK!
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    Now go for a run again.
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    Sure.
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    Souichirou!
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    Try pitching.
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    Huh?
[15:46] ---
    "1986 68th Koshien
    National High School Tournament
    Champions Meisei High School"
[15:48] ---
    Ever since that summer,
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    "Meisei High School Champions
    in their First Appearance!!
    Ace Uesugi Standing Strong"
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    he had always adored
    Meisei's number one uniform.
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    After his seniors left the team,
    from the previous autumn,
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    Eisuke Tachibana became
    the number two starting pitcher.
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    Not only that, the top
    starting pitcher Obokata
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    lost his pitching form and continued
    having problems getting back on track.
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    Then, being in his senior year
    and last summer tournament,
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    it was a great chance
    to earn the number one uniform.
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    And yet...
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    Well, Tachibana? His stuff
    is far better, right?
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    Compared to who?
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    Don't let it bother you, Tachibana.
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    The uniform number is just a number.
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    So you're telling me,
    the decision's already been made.
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    Do you like number eleven or number twelve?
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    Give it up, Tachibana.
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    His stuff is much better.
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    He throws with such a
    pretty form, like always.
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    Was he a pitcher?
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    Huh? Didn't you know?
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    On their team in elementary school,
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    he and Touma competed over
    who'd become the ace pitcher.
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    He can compete for the position even now.
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    If he wishes to, then yes.
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    Why did you give up becoming a pitcher?
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    I lost in rock-paper-scissors.
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    Huh?
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    When we entered junior high,
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    we decided who'd be pitcher
    with rock-paper-scissors.
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    Huh?!
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    I was confident I'd win,
    in rock-paper-scissors.
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    I believe that was the one and only time
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    I lost to him in rock-paper-scissors.
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    He's got it.
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    Huh?
[18:13] ---
    He's got that type of
    strong luck on his side.
[18:17] ---
    Are you really OK with that?!
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    I've always had a disadvantage.
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    Disadvantage?
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    Because when he pitches,
    he's got Souichirou Tachibana to throw to,
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    but that's not possible when I pitch.
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    It looks like I've got it, too!
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    That strong luck! Right?!
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    Rock-paper-scissors.
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    "Meisei Junior High School"
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    Akai!
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    Hi.
[19:12] ---
    Hi, Otomi!
[19:16] ---
    Whatever. Don't look away.
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    OK!
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    Natsuno's doing well.
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    Yeah. When it comes
    to baseball, it's not all talk.
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    He loves to practice,
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    and he studies the game with enthusiasm.
[19:34] ---
    In any case, his form is
    becoming very similar.
[19:37] ---
    Huh?
[19:39] ---
    To Tou's form.
[19:42] ---
    Although Tou's form originally came from Sou.
[19:48] ---
    Your two brothers get along well.
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    But they never hold back,
    so they're always fighting.
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    Do you have any siblings, Akai?
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    I do.
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    I have one older brother.
[20:05] ---
    As someone with great athletic skills,
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    was selecting baseball not an option?
[20:11] ---
    No, it wasn't.
[20:13] ---
    It wasn't for just baseball.
[20:19] ---
    Ryou! How long do you plan to stare at me?!
[20:22] ---
    Hurry and get back to soccer practice!
[20:25] ---
    Oops. You're right.
[20:27] ---
    Bye! See you again, Natsuno!
[20:30] ---
    Have fun at practice.
[20:32] ---
    Hey, come on!
[20:34] ---
    You don't have to leave, Otomi!
[20:47] ---
    What's there?
[20:49] ---
    That's Kenjyou High School.
[20:50] ---
    It used to be called Sumi Tech,
[20:53] ---
    but they changed the name a few years ago.
[20:59] ---
    The opponent Meisei
    High School faced in the final,
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    the year they made it to Koshien.
[21:08] ---
    Though they're now no more
    than a participating school.
[21:11] ---
    Both baseball teams.
[21:14] ---
    Would you shut up?!
[21:20] ---
    Did a big fish make a splash or something?
[21:26] ---
    Now, then...
[21:28] ---
    Let's both do our best,
    school formerly known as Sumi Tech.
[21:38] ---
    At this stage,
[21:41] ---
    all participating schools
    still have a chance.
[21:45] ---
    The road to Koshien.
[23:24] ---
    Next time, on MIX.
[23:25] ---
    Hey, Haruka. What do you
    recommend at Ramen Dragon?
[23:29] ---
    Gyoza dumplings and our special ramen!
[23:30] ---
    Sounds delicious!
    Especially when it's called "special"!
[23:33] ---
    Also, our special tenmen
    and special dandan noodles!
[23:35] ---
    I see, I see.
[23:37] ---
    Also Ryuichi special black vinegar
    ankake, with everything on top!
[23:39] ---
    That sounds incredible...
[23:42] ---
    "Aren't You Taking Him Lightly?"
[23:42] ---
    Next time, "Aren't You Taking Him Lightly?"
[23:44] ---
    But the best has to be our kiriboshi daikon.
[23:47] ---
    
[23:47] ---
    "To be continued"
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