# Salaryman’s Club
Shiratori Mikoto utilizes his keen observation skills as a badminton player.
However, a traumatic incident at the Interhigh leaves him unable to play the way he wants.
He's cut from Mitsuboshi Bank's powerhouse amateur team.
In an attempt to make a comeback, he takes a job at Sunlight Beverages, where he finds waiting for him work with unfamiliar coworkers and a weak unaccomplished badminton team...
# Season 1
# E1 - Assignment
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GG1U2EQX9/assignment)
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***SIGN*** Kyoto-Shimazu Multi-purpose Gymnasium
***SIGN*** December, Kyoto
***SIGN*** Victory
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank
***SIGN*** Ito Koji
JHL Hokkaido
***SIGN*** Shiratori Mikoto
Mitsuhoshi Bank
**[00:20] Mikoto**
*Not yet.*
**[00:22] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You're firing me?
**[00:25] (Flashback) Masatoki**
I gave you a year.
**[00:28] (Flashback) Masatoki**
A whole year.
**[00:31] (Flashback) Mikoto**
I can keep going!
**[00:34] (Flashback) Masatoki**
If you're so sure, then achieve
something at the next tournament.
**[00:38] (Flashback) Masatoki**
That's everything here at Mitsuhoshi.
**[00:42] Mikoto**
* If I can just win this rally,*
* I can keep going.*
***SIGN*** Toba Commercial One
Tokyo
***SIGN*** March, Kyoto
***SIGN*** Nozomi 16 12:01 Tokyo Unreserved Cars 1-3
**[01:28] Sign**
Stops: Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama, Shinagawa
***SIGN*** Kodama 724 12:10 Tokyo Unreserved Cars 1-6.13-16
**[01:28] Sign**
Stops: Every Station
***SIGN*** Nozomi 18 12:24 Tokyo Unreserved Cars 1-3
**[01:51] (Flashback) Takuma**
Loser.
***SIGN*** Shiratori Makoto-sama, Since joining the company, you worked wholeheartedly to develop the team and made significant contributions. As you leave the company, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your years of distinguished service. -Mitsuhoshi Bank Badminton Team
***SIGN*** Chili Oil
***SIGN*** Carbonated Beverage
**[02:17] [Messenger] Sign Phone**
Mom
Cell
**[02:19] Inami**
*Hey, Mikoto!*
**[02:21] Inami**
*Nobody told me you were fired from your job!*
**[02:24] Mikoto**
I just texted you.
**[02:25] Inami**
*Jeez!*
**[02:26] Inami**
* Just so you know, don't expect*
* to stay here if you come back.*
**[02:30] Mikoto**
What?
**[02:31] Mikoto**
*An iguana?*
**[02:32] Inami**
You're the one who ran off
to Kyoto to get a job.
**[02:36] Inami**
Of course I assumed you
wouldn't be coming back.
**[02:39] Inami**
Right, Micchan?
***SIGN*** Micchan's Room
**[02:42] Inami**
Anyway, sounds like they're
hard-asses over at Mitsuhoshi Bank.
**[02:45] Inami**
Everyone called you a child prodigy,
and you still couldn't cut it.
**[02:48] Mikoto**
*Could you stop calling me that?*
***SIGN*** Award
***SIGN*** Award
**[02:51] Inami**
If you couldn't make it playing singles,
then couldn't you play doubles again?
**[02:56] Mikoto**
No. In any case, I'm moving
back home for a while.
**[03:00] Inami**
* Then as a souvenir, bring me*
* back some coriander yatsu—*
**[03:09] Mikoto**
Is it over for me?
**[03:18] Mikoto**
Jeez, give it a rest.
***SIGN*** Incoming Call
**[03:20] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[03:22] Mikoto**
Hello? Yes.
**[03:27] Mikoto**
What?
**[03:28] Mikoto**
An offer for me?
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** April, Urawa
**[05:03] Mikoto**
*The phone call I received
that day was an offer*
***SIGN*** #01: Assignment
**[05:06] Mikoto**
*from the coach of Sunlight
Beverage's corporate team.*
**[05:12] Mikoto**
*My badminton career wasn't over yet.*
**[05:17] Mikoto**
There's a shortcut through the park, huh?
***SIGN*** Message
***SIGN*** Mom
New message from Mom.
***SIGN*** Today
***SIGN*** Mom
***SIGN*** Are you up?
***SIGN*** I had your suit sent for cleaning
***SIGN*** Got your handkerchief?
**[05:24] Mikoto**
I'm not a child.
***SIGN*** Got your necktie?
***SIGN*** I had your suit sent for cleaning
***SIGN*** Got your handkerchief?
***SIGN*** Got your necktie?
**[05:32] Clerk**
Welcome.
**[05:40] Mikoto**
* Why am I even wearing a suit and necktie*
* when I came here to be an athlete?*
**[05:55] Mikoto**
Just a drunk.
**[05:58] Tatsuru**
Excuse me.
**[06:01] Tatsuru**
Could I have some water?
***SIGN*** Natural Spring Water
**[06:12] Tatsuru**
Now that's satisfying.
**[06:14] Mikoto**
Well, I should get going.
**[06:16] Tatsuru**
Hold it right there!
**[06:19] Tatsuru**
I owe you my life.
**[06:21] Tatsuru**
It'd be dishonorable if I let
you leave empty-handed.
**[06:24] Mikoto**
Don't worry about it.
**[06:26] Mikoto**
Jeez, you reek of booze!
**[06:29] Tatsuru**
I can tell from your tie
that you're just a kid.
**[06:34] Tatsuru**
They say a simple knot is standard for
fresh youngsters, but I recommend...
**[06:39] Mikoto**
Hey, what are you—
**[06:41] Mikoto**
Aw, crap! It's my first day,
and I'm going to be late.
**[06:45] Tatsuru**
Good luck, newbie.
**[06:54] Mikoto**
I made it in time.
**[06:57] Sakaki**
Starting today, he'll be
joining our sales department.
**[06:59] Sakaki**
His name is Shiratori Mikoto-kun.
**[07:01] Sakaki**
Shiratori-kun, ask anytime if you
have any questions or concerns.
**[07:10] Yada**
Your tie.
**[07:16] Mikoto**
Huh? What the hell is this?
**[07:20] Takeda**
You mean you didn't tie that yourself?
**[07:23] Takeda**
I thought you were some kind of party animal!
**[07:28] Mikoto**
That old guy...
**[07:29] Tatsuru**
Good morning.
**[07:32] Takeda**
Tatsu-san, you're late.
**[07:33] Takeda**
Were you out all night again?
**[07:35] Tatsuru**
The Waoko guys wouldn't let me leave.
**[07:39] Mikoto**
What? Why are you here?
**[07:43] Tatsuru**
Hey, newbie.
**[07:45] Tatsuru**
What do you think of that knot?
**[07:47] Tatsuru**
Perfect hold, right?
**[07:49] Sakaki**
Oh, if you guys already know
each other, that'll save us time.
**[07:52] Sakaki**
This is Miyazumi-kun, our top salesman.
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru (32)
Sunlight Beverage Sales Department
**[07:55] Sakaki**
You'll be shadowing him.
**[07:58] Tatsuru**
And we're both on the badminton team.
**[08:01] Tatsuru**
Nice to meet you, partner.
**[08:05] Mikoto**
What?
**[08:07] Tatsuru**
Sunlight Beverage is a beverage
manufacturer founded 40 years ago.
***SIGN*** Bubbly Bursting Soda
Released 2009
First Bottled Jelly Drink
**[08:12] Tatsuru**
Our top seller is local sodas.
***SIGN*** Untouched Sparkling Grape Drink
Released 2015
**[08:14] Tatsuru**
Since a decade ago, we've also
been making craft beers, and—
**[08:17] Tatsuru**
Hey, are you listening?
**[08:19] Mikoto**
Natto Cola.
**[08:20] Tatsuru**
That one's definitely not a big seller.
**[08:25] Makoto**
Um, do we not need to go to practice?
**[08:28] Tatsuru**
Cheer up! Our next stop is our last.
**[08:32] Tatsuru**
Hello!
**[08:34] Tatsuru**
This newbie joined us today.
**[08:36] Tatsuru**
I hope you'll all show him the ropes.
**[08:38] Mikoto**
Ow!
**[08:42] Mikoto**
I'm Shiratori Mikoto. Nice to meet you.
**[08:45] Toya**
Mikoto?
**[08:46] Toya**
*You're* the newbie?
**[08:48] Mikoto**
Toya?
**[08:49] Tatsuru**
You guys know each other?
**[08:50] Toya**
We were teammates in high school.
***SIGN*** Saeki Toya (19)
Sunlight Beverage Planning Department
**[08:53] Toya**
Can you believe this jerk?
**[08:55] Toya**
He left us for Kyoto without a word.
**[08:59] Mikoto**
Sorry.
**[09:00] Toya**
Yeah, right! You're not sorry at all!
**[09:03] Toya**
Jeez, you should've told me you
were back. Don't be a stranger.
**[09:06] Toya**
Are you still not over what
happened at the Inter-High?
**[09:13] Mikoto**
That has nothing to do with this.
**[09:15] Toya**
Uh-huh...
**[09:17] Tatsuru**
Wow, look at the time.
**[09:19] Mikoto**
Can we finally practice—
**[09:20] Tatsuru**
Let's head outside next.
**[09:22] Mikoto**
What? Didn't you just say
that was our last stop?
**[09:24] Tatsuru**
Our last stop inside the office.
**[09:27] Tatsuru**
Practice starts at four.
**[09:30] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[09:34] Tatsuru**
Now, you're a newbie worth teaching.
**[09:38] Tatsuru**
Not only did you forget your business
cards and get our client's name wrong,
***SIGN*** Kotoriasobi-san.
***SIGN*** It's "Takanashi."
**[09:42] Tatsuru**
you don't even have a license.
**[09:46] Mikoto**
This doesn't make sense.
**[09:47] Tatsuru**
Huh?
**[09:48] Mikoto**
I was invited here to be a badminton player.
**[09:51] Mikoto**
But practice is in the evening?
Is this a joke to you?
**[09:55] Mikoto**
At Mitsuhoshi—
**[09:56] Tatsuru**
Those are the rules here.
**[09:58] Mikoto**
This is why you're stuck in
the second division league.
**[10:01] Tatsuru**
Actually, last year we made
it back into the S/J league.
**[10:04] Mikoto**
You're ranked last, though.
**[10:06] Tatsuru**
Compared to Mitsuhoshi,
we've got a long way to go.
**[10:10] Tatsuru**
Let's work on that together.
**[10:12] Mikoto**
I like badminton. I won't
slack off at practice.
**[10:16] Mikoto**
But I have no intention of making friends.
**[10:18] Tatsuru**
Come, now.
**[10:20] Tatsuru**
Coordinated play between pairs is what
achieves results, in both work and badminton.
**[10:24] Mikoto**
I wouldn't know. After all,
I don't play doubles.
**[10:28] Tatsuru**
I see. That's too bad.
***SIGN*** Saitama Matsugishi Public Elementary School
**[10:32] Mikoto**
What?
**[10:34] Mikoto**
*This* is where you practice?
**[10:37] Mikoto**
Seriously?
**[10:39] Toya**
You're in the way.
**[10:41] Mikoto**
Toya?
**[10:42] Mikoto**
Wha... Are you...
**[10:44] Toya**
Wouldn't it be weirder if I *weren't*
on the badminton team?
**[10:47] Haruki**
Hey, you.
**[10:50] Haruki**
What's in the big bag?
**[10:52] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[10:53] Toya**
Uh, this is—
**[10:55] Haruki**
What kind of adult comes to
an elementary school? Weirdo.
**[10:58] Mikoto**
I couldn't agree more.
**[11:02] Mikoto**
Anyway,
**[11:03] Mikoto**
don't you think there's something off about
practicing in an elementary school gym?
**[11:07] Toya**
You're even worse.
**[11:09] Toya**
You showed up to your first
day with that goofy necktie.
**[11:12] Mikoto**
Who told you that?
**[11:14] Takeda**
Hey, guys.
**[11:15] Takeda**
The walking speaker,
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki (27)
Sunlight Beverage Sales Department
**[11:18] Takeda**
Takeda Koki, has arrived!
**[11:20] Mikoto**
So it was you.
**[11:23] Toya**
By the way, Ko-san and I are a doubles team.
**[11:26] Takeda**
They call us the Taketo Pair.
**[11:28] Takeda**
Nice to meet you.
**[11:29] Toya**
You're the only one who calls us that.
**[11:34] Toya**
Hey!
**[11:34] Takeda**
Hey!
**[11:37] Sota**
Hey.
**[11:38] Toya**
You're here early, Brother.
**[11:39] Mikoto**
Brother?
**[11:40] Toya**
Oh, right. You haven't met.
**[11:43] Toya**
This is my brother, Saeki Sota.
He's four years older.
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota (23)
Sunlight Beverage Quality Assurance Department
**[11:46] Toya**
He plays singles.
**[11:48] Soya**
Hello.
**[11:49] Mikoto**
I'm Shiratori. I also play singles.
**[11:52] Soya**
Ah, the bow tie guy they're all talking about?
**[11:56] Mikoto**
Did you do this?!
**[11:58] Takeda**
It's funny, though.
**[11:59] Ono**
Shut up, morons!
**[12:04] All**
Hey, Coach!
***SIGN*** Ono Yasuomi (46)
Sunlight Beverage General Manager
& Badminton Team Coach
**[12:07] Ono**
Hey.
**[12:08] Ono**
You're here, Shiratori.
Let's see you go all-out.
**[12:11] Mikoto**
Yes, sir.
**[12:13] Ono**
Where's the other half of your pair?
**[12:16] Mikoto**
Huh? What do you mean by "pair"?
**[12:19] Ono**
A pair's a pair. A doubles team.
**[12:23] Mikoto**
Doubles?
**[12:27] Tatsuru**
Hey, sorry I'm late.
**[12:30] Tatsuru**
Thanks for waiting.
**[12:32] Tatsuru**
Whether it's work or badminton,
you and I are a pair.
**[12:39] Mikoto**
I'm quitting. Thank you for everything.
**[12:41] Ono**
Hold it, Shiratori!
**[12:43] Mikoto**
Nobody told me I'd be playing doubles!
**[12:45] Ono**
Of course not. I never told you.
**[12:48] Mikoto**
You mean you tricked me?!
**[12:49] Toya**
He hadn't told him?
**[12:50] Ono**
Sorry about that!
**[12:52] Sota**
He's got some brass balls.
**[12:54] Ono**
You're better at doubles than singles.
**[12:57] Ono**
I know I'm right.
**[13:00] Mikoto**
You can't just decide that!
**[13:03] Mikoto**
I'll win playing singles and prove
that Mitsuhoshi was wrong.
**[13:09] Ono**
You could do that playing doubles, too.
**[13:12] Mikoto**
I don't want to play doubles.
**[13:15] Mikoto**
Besides, I wouldn't have come here if
I'd known you had such a shoddy team.
**[13:19] Takeda**
Hey, watch your mouth—
**[13:21] Toya**
Ko-san.
**[13:22] Mikoto**
I don't want to end here.
**[13:29] Tatsuru**
In that case, let's play singles.
**[13:32] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[13:33] Tatsuru**
You don't want to play doubles, right?
**[13:36] Tatsuru**
Beat me at singles, then.
**[13:40] Mikoto**
What are you—
**[13:41] Ono**
All right.
**[13:42] Ono**
If you win, I'll let you play singles.
**[13:51] Mikoto**
Okay.
**[13:52] Tatsuru**
But if I win, you'll be my partner.
**[13:57] Mikoto**
Fine, but I'll win.
**[14:04] Ono**
One-game match. Shiratori versus Miyazumi.
**[14:07] Ono**
Love all. Begin.
**[14:20] Mikoto**
*His shots are heavy.*
**[14:21] Takeda**
Tatsu-san, this is your chance!
**[14:27] Tatsuru**
Yeah!
**[14:28] Sota**
1-0.
**[14:37] Takeda**
Looks like he can't do anything
against Tatsu-san's power.
**[14:40] Toya**
No, that's Mikoto's style.
**[14:43] Sota**
You mean he's a defensive player?
**[14:45] Toya**
No. He observes his opponent
at the start of the game.
**[14:48] Toya**
He's studying Tatsuru-san's movements.
**[14:50] Takeda**
Observes?
**[14:53] Sota**
7-0.
**[14:59] Mikoto**
*I see it.*
**[15:16] Takeda**
What? His movements suddenly changed.
**[15:19] Ono**
That's Shiratori's greatest
weapon, his "foresight."
**[15:23] Ono**
His opponents feel like he's
predicting their moves.
**[15:28] Sota**
He's a psychic, then.
**[15:29] Takeda**
So... what does that mean?
**[15:32] Toya**
He's exceptionally good at observing
people's subtle movements
**[15:35] Toya**
and predicting what they'll do.
**[15:36] Toya**
How their eyes move, which way their
body is facing... That kind of thing.
**[15:41] Toya**
Apparently, he can predict how people
will move next based on that.
**[15:44] Takeda**
Seriously? Wow.
**[15:54] Tatsuru**
*He's got my number.*
**[15:56] Tatsuru**
*No matter where I aim, he's already there.*
**[15:59] Tatsuru**
*That said, we're just getting started.*
**[16:05] Mikoto**
*A straight shot.*
**[16:09] Sota**
He's good.
**[16:10] Sota**
He swapped his stance from a straight
to cross-court shot at the last second.
**[16:15] Sota**
11-9.
**[16:17] Ono**
His foresight is a powerful weapon if you
fall for it, but it's also a big gamble.
**[16:22] Ono**
Shiratori's ability becomes more
effective when he plays doubles.
**[16:27] Toya**
In singles, he doesn't have a partner to
cover for him when he loses his gamble.
***SIGN*** Toba Commercial One
Tokyo
**[16:47] Sota**
11-10.
**[16:52] Tatsuru**
*What was that?*
**[16:53] Sota**
He could've returned that, right?
**[16:56] Toya**
What is he doing?
**[16:59] Mikoto**
* Damn it. I'm using my foresight*
* to anticipate his moves, but...*
**[17:03] Mikoto**
*He's so persistent.*
**[17:11] Tatsuru**
Hell yeah!
**[17:13] Mikoto**
Is it really necessary to play so recklessly?
**[17:16] Mikoto**
Why won't you give up already?
**[17:18] Tatsuru**
You lose when the shuttle hits the ground.
**[17:20] Tatsuru**
So I'll return all of them.
**[17:24] Tatsuru**
Why don't *you* give up and become my partner?
**[17:30] Mikoto**
* He has the brute strength*
* to overpower his opponents*
**[17:33] Mikoto**
* and a strong defense that allows*
* him to react to any shot.*
**[17:36] Mikoto**
*I though he was simple-minded,*
**[17:38] Mikoto**
*but he's got an intellectual side to him.*
**[17:40] Mikoto**
*He's tough to play against.*
**[17:50] Tatsuru**
I've got you backed into a corner.
**[17:53] Mikoto**
I'm just getting started.
**[18:03] Takeda**
Whoa, whoa. How long is this
rally going to keep going?
**[18:10] Mikoto**
*This guy would make a pretty tough opponent.*
**[18:13] Mikoto**
*But if he were my teammate...*
**[18:20] Mikoto**
*What am I thinking?*
**[18:37] Tatsuru**
I...
**[18:39] Tatsuru**
I did it!
**[18:44] Mikoto**
*I lost?*
**[18:52] Tatsuru**
Man, singles is tough.
**[18:55] Tatsuru**
I'm totally worn out.
**[19:00] Mikoto**
Please don't puke on the floor.
**[19:03] Tatsuru**
Why don't you admit it already?
**[19:05] ---**
What?
**[19:06] Tatsuru**
You like doubles, don't you? I could
tell from playing against you.
**[19:13] Mikoto**
You're making things up.
**[19:15] Tatsuru**
A contest's a contest.
**[19:17] Tatsuru**
Starting today, you're my partner.
**[19:24] Tatsuru**
All right!
**[19:30] Mikoto**
What a long day.
**[19:32] Tatsuru**
Since we're Miyazumi and Shiratori,
would that make us the Miyashiro Pair?
**[19:36] Tatsuru**
Or maybe Tatsumiko, from Tatsuru and Mikoto?
**[19:40] Mikoto**
We don't need an abbreviation.
**[19:42] Tatsuru**
What? Then how about making your name
first, and calling us the Mikotatsu Pair?
**[19:47] Mikoto**
Just so you know, I haven't
accepted that we're a team.
**[19:50] Tatsuru**
What are you talking about? You lost.
**[19:54] Tatsuru**
It's okay. We'll make a good pair.
**[19:58] Tatsuru**
Both in work and at badminton.
**[19:59] Mikoto**
I can't do it.
**[20:00] Tatsuru**
Sure you can!
**[20:02] Tatsuru**
I'll teach you the joy of being a Badaryman.
**[20:07] Mikoto**
What kind of lame proper noun is that?
**[20:12] Tatsuru**
I'm glad you asked.
**[20:14] Tatsuru**
Sometimes he's a corporate warrior!
**[20:16] Tatsuru**
Other times he's a badminton player!
**[20:19] Tatsuru**
A superhero who paves the way to
the future with suits and shuttlecocks.
**[20:25] Tatsuru**
He is the Badaryman!
**[20:30] Mikoto**
Well, goodbye.
**[20:32] Tatsuru**
Wait, wait. Don't blow me off!
**[20:33] Mikoto**
Why are you following me,
anyway? Are you stalking me?
**[20:37] Tatsuru**
Huh? This is our dorm.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage Corporate Dorm
**[20:45] Mikoto**
Wha...
***SIGN*** Miyazumi
***SIGN*** Shiratori
**[20:47] Mikoto**
What?!
**[22:35] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
What are you doing?
**[22:38] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
It's time for kids to head home.
**[22:41] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Don't worry about me.
**[22:44] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
"Don't worry about me"?
**[22:48] (Flashback) Mikoto**
What's that bag for?
**[22:50] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
This? This is called badminton.
**[22:57] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Wanna give it a try?
**[23:00] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Yeah.
**[23:02] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Who are you, Mister?
**[23:04] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Me? I'm a superhero who paves the way to
the future with suits and shuttlecocks.
**[23:11] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I'm a Badaryman!
# E2 - Synergy
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G0DUN01M7/synergy)
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***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage Employee Dorm
**[00:11] Mikoto**
Okay.
**[00:17] Tatsuru**
Hey!
**[00:20] Tatsuru**
Let's show some enthusiasm again today, huh?
**[00:23] Mikoto**
You really are stalking me.
**[00:26] Tatsuru**
Badaryman secret number one.
**[00:29] Tatsuru**
The true answer can be
found in pointlessness.
**[00:32] Mikoto**
Why the stairs, though?
**[00:33] Tatsuru**
They say good salesmanship takes legwork.
**[00:36] Tatsuru**
Okay, let's go!
**[00:39] Tatsuru**
Yeah!
**[00:41] Tatsuru**
Huh?
***SIGN*** Emergency Stairs
**[00:44] Tatsuru**
That's not fair, Shiratori!
**[00:45] Mikoto**
I don't want to do anything pointless.
**[00:48] Tatsuru**
Wha...
***SIGN*** Saitama's Famous
***SIGN*** Kushikatsu Desugana
***SIGN*** Pub
**[00:50] Tatsuru**
Thank you for your business.
Sunlight Beverage here.
**[00:53] Manager**
Hey, Miyazumi-kun. Good timing.
**[00:56] Manager**
Could I get three more
cases of Besshonuma soda?
**[00:59] Tatsuru**
Yes, sir! Thank you for your business.
**[01:02] Tatsuru**
I'll bring them by this evening.
**[01:05] Manager**
Thanks for always being so quick about it.
**[01:07] Tatsuru**
It's no problem.
**[01:08] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[01:09] Mikoto**
What about an order form?
**[01:10] Tatsuru**
Oh, we'll write it up.
**[01:12] Mikoto**
But the manual says...
***SIGN*** 1. Ordering Procedure
**[01:15] Tatsuru**
That thing's useless in practice.
**[01:17] Mikoto**
Then the manual is pointless.
**[01:21] Tatsuru**
Badaryman secret number two...
**[01:24] Mikoto**
Forget it.
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #02: Synergy
**[02:58] Takeda**
Warm-up's over!
**[02:59] Takeda**
Basic shots!
**[03:00] All**
Yes, sir.
**[03:08] Mikoto**
Again? Don't you think
the ceiling's too low here?
**[03:11] Tatsuru**
You'll get used to it.
**[03:14] Takeda**
Returns!
**[03:21] Mikoto**
Where are the cameras for checking form?
**[03:23] Tatsuru**
We don't have any.
**[03:25] Mikoto**
What?
**[03:27] Takeda**
Strength training!
**[03:32] Toya**
Ten more seconds...
**[03:35] Mikoto**
Where are your workout machines?
**[03:36] Tatsuru**
Don't need 'em.
**[03:38] Takeda**
Hey, newbie! Don't assume we're like
your elite Mitsuhoshi training program!
**[03:43] Sota**
You don't need to be Mitsuhoshi
to have proper facilities!
**[03:45] Ono**
Shiratori, Tatsu.
**[03:48] Ono**
To prepare for this weekend's
practice match against Unisics,
**[03:52] Ono**
I want you guys to work on your teamwork.
**[03:54] Both**
Yes, sir.
**[03:55] Mikoto**
Wait, Coach, where's your racket?
**[03:58] Tatsuru**
It's coming.
**[03:59] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[04:02] Mikoto**
Seriously?
**[04:03] Ono**
Again!
**[04:10] Ono**
I can't hear you!
**[04:11] Ono**
You're not playing by yourselves!
**[04:20] Tatsuru**
Oh, man.
**[04:22] Tatsuru**
Sorry about that. It's important
to communicate, right?
**[04:26] Tatsuru**
Hey, are you okay?
**[04:29] Mikoto**
Yeah, I'm fine.
***SIGN*** Restaurant Isuzu
**[04:39] Toya**
Four beers and one ginger ale, please.
**[04:42] Toya**
You guys were shockingly uncoordinated today.
**[04:47] Takeda**
That's so much. You're scaring me.
**[04:50] Mikoto**
Unbelievable.
**[04:51] Mikoto**
"We'll make a good pair," my ass.
**[04:54] Mikoto**
You're making zero effort to match me.
**[04:56] Tatsuru**
It's your fault for trying
to do everything yourself.
**[05:02] Mikoto**
Because you jump around
trying to smash everything.
**[05:06] Takeda**
At this rate, Uni will beat us
to a pulp this weekend.
**[05:06] Tatsuru**
Jump smashes are cool, though!
**[05:09] Mikoto**
Are you a child?
**[05:11] Manager**
Here are your Fukaya green onions.
**[05:13] Reporter**
*Today on "Good! Sports!" we're looking
at the real face of Kirishima Hayato,*
**[05:14] Takeda**
Hell yeah!
**[05:18] Reporter**
*the badminton men's doubles player
ranked second in the world.*
***SIGN*** No. 2 in the World Badminton Doubles
A Close Look at Kirishima Hayato!
**[05:20] Sota**
Speak of the devil. It's Hayato-senpai.
**[05:21] Reporter**
*Kirishima, who currently plays for Unisics,*
**[05:23] Toya**
Oh, yeah. You knew him
in high school, right?
**[05:25] Reporter**
*leads the Japanese badminton world
with his perfect looks and playstyle.*
**[05:27] Takeda**
Looks have got nothing to do with badminton.
**[05:29] Toya**
Nobody likes a jealous man.
**[05:31] Reporter**
*Kirishima has even ventured into modeling.*
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
1st Photo Book
**[05:34] Reporter**
*Next month, his first photo
book will be released.*
**[05:37] Toya**
What?! Does he think he's
an idol or something?!
**[05:38] Reporter**
*Isn't it difficult being
both an athlete and a model?*
**[05:40] Takeda**
Idiot!
**[05:41] Hayato**
*Not at all.*
**[05:42] Reporter**
*How do you feel about your younger
brother Kirishima Takuma,*
**[05:47] Reporter**
*the number one ranked men's
doubles player in the world?*
**[05:50] Hayato**
*My brother Takuma is even more stoic
and uncompromising than myself.*
**[05:52] Sota**
I couldn't handle it if my younger brother
were ranked number one in the world.
**[05:54] Hayato**
*Simply put, he's amazing.*
**[05:56] Hayato**
*His playstyle is totally different from
mine, and I'm making progress my way.*
**[05:56] Toya**
Are you being sarcastic?
**[05:59] Mikoto**
In any case, it'll be your fault
if we lose our upcoming match.
**[06:03] Tatsuru**
Are you already making
excuses for when we lose?
**[06:06] Mikoto**
Absolutely not!
**[06:08] Sota**
An arguing odd couple.
**[06:08] ---**
What did you mean, then?
**[06:09] ---**
Can't you take this more seriously?
**[06:10] Sota**
If this were a fiery sports anime,
doesn't this mean they'd win?
**[06:11] ---**
Hey, I always take it seriously.
**[06:13] Toya**
That's not happening.
**[06:13] ---**
How was any of that serious?
**[06:16] Tatsuru**
Waoko is the prefecture's biggest
supermarket and my number one client.
**[06:23] Mikoto**
That car looks expensive.
**[06:24] Tatsuru**
It's the president's car. He's into cars.
**[06:27] Mikoto**
Huh.
***SIGN*** President's Office
**[06:30] Kazuo**
Miyazumi-kun, your recent campaign
did 8% better than last year.
**[06:36] Kazuo**
Nice work, as always!
**[06:37] Tatsuru**
Thank you.
**[06:38] Tatsuru**
I'll bring you a new proposal
the next time I visit.
**[06:42] Kazuo**
Sounds good.
**[06:46] Mikoto**
Is Sales responsible for doing this, too?
**[06:49] Tatsuru**
It may look pointless to you, but this
kind of thing builds toward results.
**[06:56] Tatsuru**
It used to be that we only
got one row on this shelf.
**[07:00] Tatsuru**
Here.
**[07:02] Tatsuru**
Don't just stand there.
**[07:03] Tatsuru**
Go get a foldy and a set of POP.
**[07:13] Mikoto**
A foldable container, or "foldy" for short.
**[07:16] Mikoto**
I don't need to know that kind of "fun fact."
**[07:32] Both**
We're terribly sorry.
**[07:35] Kazuo**
Could you stop already?
**[07:37] Kazuo**
You'll bother the customers.
**[07:39] Tatsuru**
But...
**[07:40] Kazuo**
I've worked with Sunlight
Beverage for a long time,
**[07:44] Kazuo**
but I'll have to reconsider
our relationship, I think.
**[07:46] Tatsuru**
This incident was the product
of poor management on my part.
**[07:50] Tatsuru**
I'll take responsibility for
everything, so please...
**[07:53] Kazuo**
After spending six months convincing my
wife, I finally bought it just the other day.
**[08:01] Tatsuru**
Huh? Hey, Shiratori?
**[08:06] Mikoto**
Do you have a minute?
**[08:08] Man**
Let go of me!
**[08:11] Mikoto**
*A hook to the face.*
**[08:16] Man**
Crap!
**[08:17] Mikoto**
I knew it.
**[08:19] Man**
Damn it.
**[08:30] Tatsuru**
Why, you...
**[08:32] Tatsuru**
Jeez, don't go running off
on your own like that.
**[08:35] Tatsuru**
Why do you think there are two of us?
**[08:41] Tatsuru**
Good work today.
**[08:46] Tatsuru**
President Wao said he'd think things over,
so everything turned out all right.
**[08:50] Mikoto**
So why are we drinking at the dorm?
**[08:52] Tatsuru**
How'd you know he was a shoplifter, anyway?
**[08:58] Tatsuru**
C'mon, spit it out.
**[09:04] Tatsuru**
Hey, what are you doing?
**[09:06] Mikoto**
This is how I knew.
**[09:08] Tatsuru**
Huh?
**[09:09] Mikoto**
My foresight predicts a person's next move
based on their subconscious behavior.
**[09:16] Mikoto**
Simply put, it's like predicting the future.
**[09:21] Tatsuru**
I imagine everyone anticipates their
opponent's moves to some degree,
**[09:25] Tatsuru**
but can it really be done that accurately?
**[09:27] Mikoto**
Yes. I've observed people since I was a kid.
**[09:34] Tatsuru**
So it's like non-verbal communication, huh?
**[09:37] Mikoto**
Huh? Non-verbal?
**[09:40] Tatsuru**
90% of communication is non-verbal.
**[09:43] Tatsuru**
In other words, it takes place
using something other than words.
**[09:48] Mikoto**
Huh, I've never heard that before.
**[09:50] Tatsuru**
You're amazing.
**[09:53] Tatsuru**
I thought you were just some insolent
kid, but I've found a great partner.
**[09:57] Mikoto**
Just so you know, our
partnership is temporary.
**[10:03] Tatsuru**
I want to play doubles with you.
**[10:08] Tatsuru**
I know. You should give this a shot.
***SIGN*** New Product Planning
Development Ideas Wanted
***SIGN*** The Planning Department is currently developing plans for a new hit product for our company. We'd like to get ideas for new products from the Sales Department. If your idea is chosen, you will be involved until the product is developed and receive a 100,000 yen bonus! We await your fresh new perspective! Think hard and submit your ideas!
**[10:12] Mikoto**
A new product planning contest?
**[10:15] Mikoto**
Nah. I'm not interested in planning.
**[10:19] Mikoto**
I'm not even good at sales—
**[10:20] Tatsuru**
Badaryman secret number one!
**[10:23] Tatsuru**
The true answer can be
found in pointlessness!
**[10:26] Mikoto**
Shut up, you drunk.
***SIGN*** Unisics HQ
**[10:36] Mikoto**
It's huge.
**[10:49] Takeda**
D-D-Damn it...
**[10:51] Takeda**
We're deep in enemy territory.
**[10:54] Toya**
They think we're no better than
parsley included as garnish.
**[10:57] Sota**
I like to eat the parsley.
**[11:00] Hayato**
See you later!
**[11:01] Hayato**
Good morning.
**[11:02] Ono**
Hey.
**[11:03] Hayato**
Miyazumi-san, it's good to see you again.
**[11:05] Tatsuru**
Good to see you.
**[11:07] Tatsuru**
That's a ton of cameras.
**[11:09] Hayato**
Unisics is also announcing
a new product today.
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato (25)
Unisics Member
**[11:13] Hayato**
It's good to see you again,
Sota. You look well.
**[11:16] Sota**
Hi.
**[11:17] Misora**
Hey, excuse me!
**[11:18] Misora**
You're Miyazumi, right?
**[11:20] Misora**
I started at Unisics this year.
***SIGN*** Misora Ayato (17)
Unisics Member
**[11:22] Misora**
I'm Misora Ayato, 17 years old.
**[11:27] Misora**
Can I take a picture with you?
**[11:29] Tatsuru**
Yeah, sure.
**[11:31] Misora**
I have 500,000 Insta followers.
**[11:36] Sota**
He already uploaded it.
**[11:38] Both**
Let me see.
***SIGN*** With badminton old-timer Tatsu-san!
***SIGN*** #misoraayato #miyazumitatsuru #badminton #unisics #sunlightbeverage #gottabademall
**[11:42] Toya**
He called him an old-timer!
**[11:44] Hayato**
Let's have a good match.
**[11:47] Hayato**
I imagine we'll win, tho—ow!
**[11:50] Oginome**
What are you idiots doing?
***SIGN*** Oginome Daiki (25)
Unisics Member
**[11:51] Hayato**
I'm just saying hello!
**[11:53] Misora**
Daiki-san, you're so mean.
**[11:55] Oginome**
Don't provoke people for no reason!
**[11:57] Oginome**
Sorry about that.
**[12:01] Utsugi**
Apologies for the fuss.
I look forward to playing today.
**[12:05] Ono**
We'll blast a hole through
your guts. Prepare yourselves.
**[12:10] Utsugi**
You haven't changed.
***SIGN*** Yagami Jun
Natsuki Ryo
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[12:17] Takeda**
Just imagine they're pumpkins,
they're pumpkins, they're pumpkins...
**[12:20] Toya**
What, is it Halloween today?
**[12:21] Natsuki**
Yeah!
**[12:22] Yagami**
Can we stream today's match on our channel?
**[12:26] Oginome**
Obviously not!
**[12:27] All**
Aww!
**[12:29] Toya**
Why are they so confident?
**[12:31] Takeda**
They really underestimate us.
**[12:33] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[12:43] Misora**
Huh. I guess they're better than I thought.
**[12:53] Ref**
First game won by Unisics.
**[12:56] Toya**
They really are strong.
**[12:58] Takeda**
Yeah. Let's go.
**[13:01] Toya**
Yeah.
**[13:10] Toya**
Ko-san, don't worry about it!
Let's get the next one.
**[13:19] Takeda**
Damn it.
**[13:21] Yagami**
I'm not sure what's going on,
but things seem to be going our way.
**[13:24] Natsuki**
Lucky us.
**[13:31] Ref**
Game and match won by Yagami
and Natsuki of Unisics.
**[13:36] Takeda**
Sorry.
**[13:37] Toya**
The team hasn't lost yet.
**[13:39] Takeda**
Yeah, but...
***SIGN*** Game Two
Saeki Sota (Sunlight Beverage) vs. Yokosu Kakei (Unisics)
**[13:46] Ref**
First game won by Saeki Sota.
**[13:48] Takeda**
Nice work, Sota!
**[13:50] Toya**
We've got this singles match!
**[13:56] Misora**
He's definitely good,
but he's no fun to watch.
**[14:00] Oginome**
Keep it down.
**[14:00] Misora**
Ow!
**[14:01] Ref**
Game and match won by Saeki
Sota of Sunlight Beverage.
**[14:06] Misora**
Aw, man. I wish I could've played, too.
**[14:09] Oginome**
You're our ace in the hole.
**[14:11] Oginome**
Be patient until the corporate tournament.
**[14:14] Misora**
I know.
***SIGN*** Game Three
Miyazumi Tatsuru & Shiratori Mikoto (Sunlight Beverage) vs. Kirishima Hayato & Oginome Daiki (Unisics)
**[14:20] Hayato**
One to one, huh? This has been
a surprisingly good match.
**[14:24] Hayato**
I thought I wouldn't be playing tod—ow!
**[14:27] Oginome**
Don't get ahead of yourself.
**[14:34] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[14:38] Mikoto**
*He's good.*
**[14:42] Hayato**
Gotcha!
**[14:48] Misora**
Nice one, Hayato-san!
You're perfect again today!
**[15:02] Tatsuru**
It's still the start of the game.
There's no rush.
**[15:05] Mikoto**
I know.
**[15:07] Sota**
They're pulling ahead.
**[15:08] Takeda**
Maybe he's in the observation
stage of his foresight ability.
**[15:11] Toya**
Maybe, but this seems kind of different.
**[15:20] Mikoto**
*His moves are hard to read.*
**[15:22] Mikoto**
* He has almost none of the habits*
* normal people always have.*
**[15:27] Mikoto**
* On top of that, this front player*
* is hard to deal with, too.*
**[15:35] Mikoto**
Damn.
**[16:01] Toya**
Mikoto's foresight isn't working.
**[16:03] Toya**
They're aiming their shots carefully, too.
**[16:07] Sota**
Hayato-senpai's smashes are a threat,
**[16:10] Sota**
but Oginome-senpai's accurate
plays impact every key moment.
**[16:14] Takeda**
The world's second-best
player is strong as hell.
**[16:18] Ref**
First game won by Unisics.
**[16:21] Tatsuru**
Are you nervous about
playing a better player?
**[16:25] Mikoto**
No.
**[16:25] Tatsuru**
Well, that was pretty non-committal.
**[16:28] Mikoto**
You don't know what—
**[16:30] Tatsuru**
You finally looked at me.
**[16:31] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[16:32] Tatsuru**
Come on. Why do you think there are two of us?
**[16:38] Tatsuru**
I'll return all the shots you can't get.
**[16:44] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[16:52] Tatsuru**
I've got it!
**[17:00] Tatsuru**
Yeah!
**[17:13] Tatsuru**
In badminton, you lose when
the shuttle hits the ground.
**[17:16] Tatsuru**
I'm not into losing. How about you?
**[17:21] Mikoto**
I have an idea.
**[17:33] Mikoto**
*Straight or cross-court?*
**[17:37] Mikoto**
*Cross-court!*
**[17:39] Misora**
He got it!
**[17:41] Mikoto**
*I've got it!*
**[17:48] Mikoto**
Yes.
**[17:49] Takeda**
All right!
**[17:50] Toya**
Hell yeah!
**[17:55] Both**
Nice!
**[17:57] Oginome**
*Could it be...*
**[18:01] Hayato**
*He's got a read on us?*
**[18:04] Mikoto**
*Which is it?*
**[18:08] Mikoto**
*Guessed wrong!*
**[18:11] Tatsuru**
*Just as planned.*
**[18:13] Mikoto**
*I have an idea.*
**[18:17] (Flashback) Mikoto**
His form may have no tells,
**[18:19] (Flashback) Mikoto**
but my foresight can narrow down
the trajectory of his shots a bit.
**[18:22] (Flashback) Mikoto**
After that, it'll be a gamble.
**[18:24] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
You sure that'll work?
**[18:26] (Flashback) Mikoto**
If I'm wrong, cover for me
like your life depends on it.
**[18:30] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Isn't that what you're here for?
**[18:35] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
All right. Now I'm all fired up.
**[18:46] Misora**
No way...
**[18:56] Mikoto**
*I see it.*
**[18:58] Mikoto**
*This is it.*
**[18:59] Mikoto**
*This feeling.*
**[19:04] Tatsuru**
We can do this!
**[19:05] Mikoto**
Yeah!
**[19:08] Oginome**
*It won't be that easy!*
**[19:11] Hayato**
I've been waiting for this!
**[19:23] Tatsuru**
* In badminton, you lose when*
* the shuttle hits the ground.*
**[19:30] Oginome**
*A cross-court shot? Now?*
**[19:41] Ref**
Second game won by Sunlight Beverage.
**[19:45] Takeda**
Wow!
**[19:45] Toya**
Yeah!
**[19:46] Sota**
They brought it back.
**[19:48] Misora**
Impossible. I can't believe
Hayato-san's team lost a set.
**[19:54] Oginome**
How many plays ahead is
he predicting our moves?
**[19:58] Hayato**
How many years has it been since we
last dropped a set at a practice game?
**[20:01] Oginome**
Let's focus on the next game.
**[20:03] Hayato**
Okay. Looks like we'll get
to have some fun after all.
**[20:08] Ref**
Final game. Love all. Begin.
**[20:25] Tatsuru**
Get over it already.
**[20:27] Tatsuru**
I know we lost, but we gained
something from the experience.
**[20:31] Mikoto**
We couldn't do anything in that last game.
**[20:35] Tatsuru**
We can pay them back at the
corporate tournament in June.
**[20:38] Tatsuru**
Besides, there are plenty of other
strong opponents for us to play.
**[20:41] Mikoto**
We won't lose next time. Not to anyone.
**[20:45] Tatsuru**
Oh? Are you extending our
temporary partnership?
**[20:50] Mikoto**
For the time being, we're presenting a united
front until the corporate tournament.
**[20:57] Tatsuru**
Sure. I'm counting on you, Mikoto.
**[20:59] Mikoto**
Wha—
**[21:00] Tatsuru**
Feel free to call me Tatsuru.
**[21:03] Mikoto**
I am not doing that.
**[21:05] Tatsuru**
Hey, Mikoto.
**[21:08] Tatsuru**
Why can't you jump anymore?
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[22:47] Tonozaki**
Hey, let's break for lunch.
***SIGN*** M! News
***SIGN*** Unisics vs. Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Unisics overwhelms opposition in practice match 2-1
**[23:02] Azuma**
Is that...
***SIGN*** New message from Toya.
***SIGN*** Message
***SIGN*** Toya
***SIGN*** Mikoto's returned to doubles
***SIGN*** Reply
***SIGN*** Turn off notifications
**[23:12] Azuma**
Mikoto...
# E3 - Ride the Headwind
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GEVUZG2WE/ride-the-headwind)
Translator:
Editor:
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(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] Tatsuru**
Work went great again today.
**[00:03] Mikoto**
How are you still this energetic
after walking around so much?
**[00:07] Usuyama**
Miyazumi-san, do you have a moment?
**[00:11] Tatsuru**
Hey, Usuyama. What's up?
***SIGN*** Usuyama Toru (29)
Sunlight Beverage Quality
Assurance Department
**[00:13] Usuyama**
You offered Waoko a giveaway campaign
without consulting me again, didn't you?
**[00:19] Mikoto**
Giveaway?
**[00:20] Tatsuru**
Freebies. You know, like, you buy a case of
beer, and it comes with free detergent.
**[00:25] Mikoto**
Ah.
**[00:26] Tatsuru**
Oh, right. I haven't introduced
you yet. This is our newbie.
**[00:30] Usuyama**
I know who he is. He's on
the badminton team, right?
**[00:33] Tatsuru**
And this is Usuyama from QA.
He used to play badminton.
**[00:37] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[00:37] Tatsuru**
I'm still trying to get him to join the team.
**[00:40] Usuyama**
That aside, why did you
offer them a giveaway—
**[00:42] Tatsuru**
Aren't minor details up to Sales' discretion?
**[00:44] Usuyama**
Miyazumi-san, you're butting
right up against the limits
**[00:46] Usuyama**
of the Premiums and Representations Act.
**[00:48] Tatsuru**
I won't cross any lines. How many years
do you think I've been doing this job?
**[00:52] Usuyama**
It's that carelessness of
yours that's so risky.
**[00:54] Usuyama**
In any case, make sure you
submit your paperwork to QA.
**[01:00] Tatsuru**
Yeah, fine.
**[01:04] Mikoto**
He's kind of scary.
**[01:06] Tatsuru**
Even for QA, he's particularly
serious and strict.
**[01:11] Mikoto**
What's QA?
**[01:13] Tatsuru**
The Quality Assurance Department.
**[01:15] Tatsuru**
Simply put, they're like
the company's internal police.
**[01:20] Tatsuru**
They monitor us to make sure there
are no issues with product labels,
**[01:22] Tatsuru**
that ingredients meet standard values,
**[01:25] Tatsuru**
and that we're following
laws and company rules.
**[01:29] Mikoto**
Monitor?
**[01:31] Tatsuru**
But our customers feel safe and secure
because we have a QA department at all.
**[01:36] Tatsuru**
They can be a bit fussy,
but they're essential.
**[01:39] Mikoto**
Huh...
**[01:41] Tatsuru**
We're back.
**[01:42] Sakaki**
Good work, Shiratori-kun.
**[01:44] Sakaki**
Your proposal was chosen.
***SIGN*** New Product Planning Contest Selection Results
***SIGN*** Thank you for participating in the new product planning contest. Below are the product ideas that passed the first round. If your name and idea are listed below, please submit a complete proposal by the 31st of this month.
***SIGN*** Department/Name Product Suggestion
***SIGN*** Sales Department
Shiratori Mikoto: Green Onion Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** PR Department
Otani Saki: Orange Juice "Rouge"
**[01:49] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[01:50] Mikoto**
Who, me?
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #03: Brainstorming
**[03:27] Toya**
I gotta hand it to you, Mikoto,
I can't believe we're getting
**[03:30] Toya**
time off work to go have fun.
***SIGN*** Zunda Rikyu
**[03:32] Takeda**
We're not going to have fun.
***SIGN*** Travel Plan
**[03:34] Takeda**
We're touring Tatebayashi Factory and
helping Shiratori write his proposal.
**[03:37] Takeda**
We're going for work.
**[03:39] Sota**
This font is honest about our intentions.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Badminton Team Get-Together
***SIGN*** Draft
***SIGN*** Let's make a toast with our company's alcoholic products!!
***SIGN*** Schedule
***SIGN*** Date | Time | Itinerary
***SIGN*** Meet in front of office
Depart in company vehicle 1
***SIGN*** Arrive at Tatebayashi International, meal break Depart
***SIGN*** Arrive at Tatebayashi Factory End tour, depart
***SIGN*** Arrive at lodging Proposal meeting in multipurpose room End meeting, free time
***SIGN*** Meet in lobby Depart
**[03:41] Toya**
This is clearly our primary objective.
**[03:43] Toya**
Anyway, I'm impressed we
were given permission to go.
**[03:45] Takeda**
We have Tatsu-san's personal
magnetism to thank for that.
**[03:50] Sota**
I'm sure he begged the
president until he gave in.
**[03:52] Tatsuru**
Bingo.
**[03:53] Takeda**
The president's real fond of Tatsu-san.
**[04:02] Mikoto**
What am I doing here?
**[04:04] Toya**
Come on, now.
**[04:05] Toya**
You're the star of the day.
You can't be depressed.
**[04:08] Takeda**
All these first-class helpers showed
up to give your sorry ass a hand.
**[04:13] Mikoto**
I don't remember asking for help.
**[04:15] Mikoto**
I would've preferred a
badminton training camp.
**[04:18] Takeda**
Shiratori, you should show a little more
awareness that you're now a working adult.
**[04:23] Takeda**
If you never learn to do your job,
you'll get kicked off the badminton team.
**[04:30] Takeda**
Just kidding.
**[04:33] Sota**
Just get the proposal over with quickly.
**[04:36] Toya**
Exactly.
**[04:37] Tatsuru**
We Badarymans are here to help.
**[04:41] Mikoto**
Fine. So...
**[04:44] Mikoto**
What's a proposal?
**[04:50] Amano**
Does Shiratori know how to write a proposal?
**[04:55] Ninosaka**
He's got Toya-kun from
the department with him.
**[04:57] Ninosaka**
I'm sure he'll manage.
**[04:59] Yata**
They're so lucky. I wish I could've
attended the training, too.
**[05:02] Amano**
Yata, you just want to
go hang out and have fun.
**[05:05] Yata**
Is it that obvious?
**[05:06] Amano**
Obvious? Training isn't your thing.
**[05:10] Yata**
Sir.
**[05:12] Amano**
Hello, sir.
**[05:15] Oshitari**
The badminton team is pushing its luck.
***SIGN*** Training Camp
***SIGN*** Tatebayashi Factory
***SIGN*** Miyazumi
***SIGN*** Takeda
***SIGN*** Shiratori
**[05:25] Factory Manager**
Here at Tatebayashi Factory,
**[05:26] Factory Manager**
with the way markets have been
expanding over the past few years,
**[05:29] Factory Manager**
we plan to introduce new equipment
this summer to increase production.
***SIGN*** Tour Route
***SIGN*** Exhibits
**[05:34] Factory Manager**
Last year, thanks to the sales team,
our Besshonuma Soda was a big hit,
**[05:39] Factory Manager**
so we temporarily added extra assembly lines.
**[05:43] Tatsuru**
I'm actually pretty fond of that product.
**[05:46] Factory Manager**
My daughter's a fan and
drinks it all the time.
**[05:56] Toya**
This place is pretty nice.
**[05:58] Takeda**
Nice choice, Tatsu-san!
**[06:01] Tatsuru**
I know, right?
**[06:02] Tatsuru**
Let's head to the multipurpose room
once we put our luggage away.
***SIGN*** New Product Proposal
(Green Onion Ginger Ale)
**[06:06] Tatsuru**
Now, let's start writing this proposal.
**[06:10] Mikoto**
Do I really have to do this?
**[06:12] Takeda**
It's your proposal, Shiratori.
**[06:15] Tatsuru**
Even in doubles, everyone
has to do their job.
**[06:20] Tatsuru**
The company has currently tasked
you with writing a proposal.
**[06:26] Toya**
What does that mean?
**[06:27] Sota**
He probably just wanted to combine
badminton and work concepts.
***SIGN*** New Product Proposal
***SIGN*** Sales Department Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Product Name
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** Describe the selling points and
sales plan for the product below.
**[06:31] Takeda**
Anyway, this product...
**[06:33] Sota**
It's pretty aggressive.
**[06:34] Toya**
At least it's better than Natto Cola?
**[06:37] Mikoto**
What's that mean? Natto Cola's good.
**[06:39] Takeda**
Honestly, I don't get why this got greenlit.
**[06:42] Tatsuru**
Why green onion, anyway?
**[06:45] Mikoto**
The other day, I had Fukaya green onions
with ginger ale and thought it tasted good.
**[06:51] Tatsuru**
Well, some products come from simple ideas.
**[06:55] Takeda**
In any case, let's try making some progress.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale Proposal
**[07:00] Mikoto**
Um, I don't even know
how to write a proposal.
**[07:05] Toya**
Then let's begin by coming up with ideas
related to green onion and ginger.
**[07:10] Toya**
We'll brainstorm selling points,
**[07:12] Toya**
plus when and where we could sell it,
and write those down in the proposal.
**[07:19] Tatsuru**
Reliable as ever, Planning Department.
**[07:20] Sota**
You really know how this goes.
**[07:23] Takeda**
Should we try doing a SWOT analysis?
**[07:25] Takeda**
Normally they're used in
management strategies,
**[07:28] Takeda**
but I think it could be useful for
teaching Shiratori to consider things
**[07:32] Takeda**
from multiple perspectives.
**[07:34] Tatsuru**
I see.
**[07:35] Toya**
Good idea!
**[07:37] Toya**
It could be easier for Mikoto to come up
with ideas if he understands the strengths
**[07:40] Toya**
and weaknesses of green onion and ginger.
**[07:44] Toya**
SWOT is an abbreviation of strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
**[07:51] Mikoto**
Okay...
**[07:52] Takeda**
By identifying these, we can determine
the direction of green onion and ginger.
**[07:57] Mikoto**
Uh, okay?
**[07:59] Tatsuru**
The strengths of green onion and ginger, huh?
**[08:02] Tatsuru**
Well, it's got a lot of impact.
***SIGN*** Impact
**[08:05] Sota**
Doesn't it seem like a strange combo, though?
***SIGN*** Strange Combination
**[08:07] Sota**
I doubt it'd have broad appeal.
**[08:09] Toya**
Exactly. What do you think?
**[08:11] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[08:11] Mikoto**
Wh-What do I think? It might go
well with meals, or something?
**[08:17] Tatsuru**
Ginger ale is a pretty standard choice,
so it's not out of the question.
***SIGN*** With Meals
**[08:21] Toya**
Fukaya green onions are a local specialty.
***SIGN*** Local Specialty
***SIGN*** Souvenir
**[08:23] Toya**
It might make a good souvenir.
**[08:24] Takeda**
It sounds healthy.
***SIGN*** Healthy
**[08:25] Toya**
You're right!
**[08:26] Tatsuru**
And these days...
***SIGN*** Impact Local Specialty Sounds Healthy
***SIGN*** Strange Combination Lacks Broad Appeal
***SIGN*** With Meals Popular on Social Media Unusual Souvenir
***SIGN*** Other Local Specialties
**[08:34] Takeda**
I guess that's everything.
**[08:37] Mikoto**
So, what do we do with this?
**[08:39] Toya**
We compare these against each
other and perform an analysis.
**[08:43] Taekda**
We'll start with strengths and opportunities.
**[08:50] Sota**
Well, it's got impact.
It's definitely viable as a souvenir.
***SIGN*** Green onion
**[08:54] Toya**
And if celebrities made social media posts
about it, that would increase visibility.
***SIGN*** Strange Combination?!
***SIGN*** Delicious?
***SIGN*** Green Onion
Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** We Tried Green Onion Ginger Ale!
**[08:58] Takeda**
That always helps with advertising expenses.
**[09:01] Tatsuru**
What about cooking meals
that pair well with this?
***SIGN*** Pairs With Green Onion Ginger Ale!
***SIGN*** So good
***SIGN*** Great Pairing
***SIGN*** Green Onion
Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** Green Onion
Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** We Made This Godlike Recipe!!
**[09:04] Takeda**
Cooking streams are popular. That could work!
***SIGN*** Popular on Social Media
Release Recipes That Pair
With Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[09:08] Takeda**
Looks like there's some
hope for this product.
**[09:12] Tatsuru**
So, weaknesses and threats are next?
**[09:16] Takeda**
The standard souvenirs are tough competition,
like Hyakumangoku buns and Koedo sour.
***SIGN*** Rank 1 Kami Rice Crackers
Rank 2 Mikabo
Rank 3 Hyakumangoku Buns
Rank 4 Kuibuku no Kura
Rank 5 Koikyomo
Rank 6 Senka no Takara
**[09:22] Toya**
I'd like something to keep us from
getting lost among the other souvenirs.
**[09:28] Takeda**
Something that compels you to pick it up.
**[09:30] Toya**
Yeah, exactly! Something that
makes you want to buy it.
**[09:38] Mikoto**
Like ramune bottles?
**[09:41] Mikoto**
Ramune bottles are kind of nice, aren't they?
**[09:45] Toya**
Yeah, they do stand out visually.
**[09:49] Tatsuru**
They're a beautiful color, too.
**[09:50] Tatsuru**
They'd be easy to tell apart
from other souvenirs.
**[09:53] Sota**
And I like their retro feel.
**[09:56] Toya**
Then maybe we should make the label cute, too.
**[09:59] Tatsuru**
Something that makes people want to
take a pic and post it to social media.
**[10:02] Takeda**
If things go well, it could
downplay the weird flavor combo.
**[10:05] Tatsuru**
Should we design a mascot to go with it?
**[10:08] Sota**
Ugh, someone always suggests a mascot.
**[10:10] Takeda**
All right! This is starting to come together.
**[10:12] Toya**
Hey, this looks pretty promising.
***SIGN*** Ramune Bottles
Aim for Broad Appeal
on Social Media
**[10:18] Tatsuru**
Anyway, ramune bottles were a good idea.
**[10:25] Tatsuru**
All right.
**[10:26] Tatsuru**
Could you summarize what
we've discussed so far?
**[10:28] Mikoto**
Got it.
***SIGN*** Onion
**[10:43] Sota**
You're like our grandpa.
**[10:45] Tatsuru**
So this is why you always take so
long to write your daily reports?
**[10:48] Mikoto**
Shut up!
**[10:49] Mikoto**
You're distracting me! Be quiet!
**[10:52] Mikoto**
This would be faster if I could
use flick inputs, like on a phone.
**[10:57] Sota**
Guess I'll look for rare monsters.
**[10:58] Tatsuru**
This is gonna take all night.
**[11:09] Mikoto**
I'm so tired.
**[11:17] Tatsuru**
Hey, this place is pretty big.
**[11:25] Mikoto**
It's a big bath. You don't
have to sit right next to me.
**[11:28] Tatsuru**
Now, now.
**[11:29] Tatsuru**
Hanging out naked is an
essential part of friendship.
**[11:32] Mikoto**
Not for me.
**[11:34] Tatsuru**
That feels so good.
**[11:37] Mikoto**
And here I thought I'd finally
get some time alone.
**[11:43] Mikoto**
I just want to play badminton.
**[11:46] Mikoto**
Why do I have to suffer through
sales and proposals?
**[11:50] Tatsuru**
Because it's your job, obviously.
**[11:53] Tatsuru**
For us, work and badminton are inseparable.
**[11:58] Mikoto**
I don't understand this proposal
or SWOT stuff at all.
**[12:03] Tatsuru**
You don't have to understand it right now.
**[12:06] Tatsuru**
But whether it's proposals or anything else,
what's important is always the same.
**[12:13] Tatsuru**
Nothing goes well unless
you put yourself into it.
**[12:17] Tatsuru**
That goes for proposals and doubles.
**[12:21] Tatsuru**
As long as you're into it,
you can return any shot,
**[12:25] Tatsuru**
and your proposals will convince any client.
**[12:30] Mikoto**
Sometimes you fail no matter
what you do, though.
**[12:38] Tatsuru**
I asked you about it after the Unisics game,
**[12:41] Tatsuru**
but did something happen
to you in your past?
**[12:45] Tatsuru**
Someone as good as you doesn't
just ignore their own weaknesses.
**[12:52] Tatsuru**
Well, y'know, I guess I'll go
wash my hair or something.
**[13:01] Mikoto**
I'm scared to jump backwards.
**[13:07] Mikoto**
During my high school Inter-High,
**[13:12] Mikoto**
I had a doubles partner.
**[13:24] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You okay, Azuma?
**[13:26] (Flashback) Azuma**
Yeah, I'm fine. I'll handle the back.
**[13:30] (Flashback) Azuma**
You focus on scoring.
**[13:52] (Flashback) Coach**
Tachibana, are you okay?
**[13:54] (Flashback) Coach**
Someone get a stretcher!
**[13:56] (Flashback) Coach**
Are you all right?
**[13:59] Mikoto**
He couldn't play badminton
anymore because of me.
**[14:07] Mikoto**
We'd played together forever,
but I couldn't fully trust him.
**[14:12] Mikoto**
So I ran away to Mitsuhoshi,
but I couldn't jump backwards anymore.
**[14:20] Mikoto**
Even now, when shots come that
way, I imagine that moment.
**[14:25] Mikoto**
My body won't move.
**[14:29] Tatsuru**
I see. In that case, you're fine now.
**[14:33] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[14:34] Tatsuru**
You've got me behind you.
**[14:39] Tatsuru**
Even if you can't jump, it's not a problem.
**[14:44] Tatsuru**
After all, I'm stronger than you.
**[14:48] Mikoto**
Huh? What makes you say that?
**[14:50] Tatsuru**
I beat you on your first day.
**[14:53] Mikoto**
Y-You just happened to win.
Don't let it get to your head.
**[14:56] Tatsuru**
You know, I'm strong because
I take such good care of myself.
**[15:00] Mikoto**
You passed out drunk in a park.
What are you talking about?
**[15:03] Tatsuru**
Shut up.
**[15:05] Tatsuru**
I feel better.
**[15:07] Mikoto**
I think I stayed in too long.
**[15:11] Toya**
Happy birthday!
**[15:15] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[15:16] Mikoto**
What is this?
**[15:18] Takeda**
Shiratori, today's your 20th birthday, right?
**[15:22] Takeda**
We thought we'd thank you for your work and
celebrate your birthday with a surprise.
**[15:26] Sota**
Come on, birthday boy. Take your seat.
**[15:29] Mikoto**
Hey, wait...
**[15:31] Mikoto**
Toya, what do you think you're doing?
**[15:34] Toya**
It wasn't me. It was Tatsuru-san.
**[15:37] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[15:37] Tatsuru**
Toya told me it was your birthday.
**[15:41] Tatsuru**
Pretty nice party, right?
**[15:44] Mikoto**
Why are you doing this for me?
**[15:46] Tatsuru**
Why?
**[15:48] Tatsuru**
Because you're one of us.
**[15:52] Takeda**
Here.
**[15:54] Takeda**
Not only are you one of us,
you're also a legal adult now.
**[15:58] Takeda**
Let's make a toast with our
company's alcoholic beverages.
**[16:01] Tatsuru**
Nice!
**[16:03] Toya**
Go on, choose one.
**[16:08] Tatsuru**
Good work today, everyone,
and happy birthday, Shiratori Mikoto.
**[16:14] All**
Cheers!
**[16:18] Tatsuru**
That hits the spot!
**[16:20] Toya**
Tatsuru-san, you sound like an old man.
**[16:23] Tatsuru**
You're too young to understand.
**[16:33] Mikoto**
So bitter! Is it supposed to be this bitter?
**[16:36] Toya**
You've got the palate of a child.
**[16:37] Sota**
You just turned 20 recently yourself.
**[16:40] Toya**
Shut up.
**[16:42] Takeda**
Shiratori Mikoto is consuming
alcohol on his 20th birthday.
**[16:46] Takeda**
What do you think of our
company's craft beer?
**[16:49] Takeda**
You can tell it has a pretty
decent market share, can't you?
**[16:52] Mikoto**
Not at all.
**[16:55] Tatsuru**
You're drinking quite a lot,
considering it's your first time.
**[16:58] Toya**
Don't push yourself too hard.
**[16:59] Mikoto**
So bitter...
**[17:09] Toya**
Mikoto, you should probably quit soon.
**[17:12] Takeda**
You've got work tomorrow, right?
**[17:16] Mikoto**
No problem.
**[17:18] Tatsuru**
You really should stop.
**[17:20] Mikoto**
What are you doing?
**[17:22] Toya**
C'mon, drink some water.
**[17:26] Toya**
Hey!
**[17:27] Toya**
Seriously, enough with the booze.
**[17:33] Mikoto**
This is... This is why the Sunlight
Beverage badminton team sucks!
**[17:38] Mikoto**
I'll perform a SWOT analysis on
Sunlight Beverage's current problems!
**[17:43] Mikoto**
First, Takeda-san!
**[17:44] Takeda**
Who, me?
**[17:45] Mikoto**
Why do you have such bad performance anxiety?
***SIGN*** Performance Anxiety
**[17:47] Mikoto**
You screw up tons of serves,
and you're too self-conscious!
***SIGN*** Repeated Service Errors
***SIGN*** Self-conscious
**[17:51] Takeda**
Oh, no!
**[17:52] Toya**
This has nothing to do with SWOT.
**[17:55] Mikoto**
It's a game! Of course people
are gonna be watching you!
**[17:58] Takeda**
Yes, sir!
**[17:59] Mikoto**
Toya!
**[18:00] Mikoto**
You rely on your intuition too much!
***SIGN*** Overly Reliant on Intuition
***SIGN*** Doesn't Think
**[18:02] Mikoto**
You don't use your head!
Quit playing so sloppily!
***SIGN*** Sloppy Play
***SIGN*** Enough Already!
**[18:06] Toya**
Huh?!
**[18:06] Mikoto**
You haven't improved at
all since high school!
**[18:10] Mikoto**
You should be better than this!
**[18:12] Mikoto**
Don't think your reflexes
are enough to carry you!
**[18:15] Sota**
He's really going hard on you, Toya.
**[18:17] Mikoto**
You, too, Sota-san!
**[18:18] Mikoto**
You're limiting your own
potential, aren't you?
**[18:22] Mikoto**
Do you think it's cool to act
composed and not push yourself?
**[18:28] Mikoto**
Not trying to do what you could do
**[18:31] Mikoto**
is the same as running away.
***SIGN*** The Same
**[18:33] Mikoto**
*The same... the same... the same...*
***SIGN*** The Same
***SIGN*** The Same
**[18:36] Mikoto**
And finally, you!
**[18:38] Mikoto**
Your movements are shockingly inefficient!
**[18:41] Mikoto**
How many years have you
been playing badminton?!
**[18:42] Sign**
How many years have you been playing badminton
**[18:44] Mikoto**
You should think more logically
and effectively when you move!
**[18:44] Sign**
Think logically and effectively when you move
**[18:47] Mikoto**
Even grade school kids
think more than you do!
**[18:47] Sign**
Even grade school kids think more than you do
**[18:54] Mikoto**
Oh, but...
**[18:56] Mikoto**
I hear Takeda-san always
covers for me at work.
**[19:03] Mikoto**
And you helped me a lot today.
**[19:07] Mikoto**
Thank you!
**[19:08] Takeda**
Uh, d-don't worry about it.
**[19:11] Mikoto**
And Toya, I can tell you
anything without restraint.
**[19:15] Mikoto**
Thanks, I think!
**[19:17] Toya**
Uh, sure.
**[19:18] Mikoto**
And Sota-san, you helped me today.
**[19:22] Mikoto**
Thank you!
**[19:23] Mikoto**
Thank you... Thank you... Thank you...
**[19:26] Sota**
Th-Thank you...
**[19:32] Mikoto**
And you...
**[19:34] Mikoto**
Your room is filthy, your feet stink,
and I can hear you snoring from my room!
**[19:37] ---**
Do something about it!
**[19:38] Mikoto**
You're such! A nuisance!
**[19:50] Tatsuru**
Wait, you've got nothing but bad
things to say about just me?!
**[19:54] Tatsuru**
We're partners. Say at least
one nice thing about me!
**[19:59] Tatsuru**
Hey. Hey, wait. Hey, you!
**[20:03] Tatsuru**
Don't laugh!
**[20:06] Sakaki**
You think Shiratori-kun's
proposal will go well?
**[20:10] Tatsuru**
I'm sure he'll manage.
**[20:14] Yata**
A-Are you okay?
**[20:16] Mikoto**
I don't think so.
**[20:18] Yata**
Want some water?
**[20:19] Ninosaka**
I can't believe you showed up to work
hungover when you're new.
**[20:22] Amano**
Looks like we've got a
big-shot in the making.
**[20:25] Mikoto**
My head hurts. I feel sick.
**[20:27] Sakaki**
You really think he'll manage?
**[20:29] Tatsuru**
I'm sure he'll manage somehow.
**[20:32] Tatsuru**
Probably.
**[20:40] Ono**
We've got a match coming up.
Get yourselves in shape.
**[20:44] Ono**
Return, return, return.
**[20:46] Ono**
Show some guts!
**[20:48] All**
Yes, sir!
**[20:51] Ono**
Gather round.
***SIGN*** Men's Tournament
**[20:55] Ono**
This is this year's corporate
tournament bracket.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[20:59] Toya**
We're in the same block as Tomari
Transport, one of the big three.
**[21:03] Mikoto**
If we beat Tomari, we'll face Unisics next.
**[21:06] Tatsuru**
We can't afford to lose if we want
to get revenge for the other day.
**[21:10] Mikoto**
Naturally.
**[21:11] Takeda**
We can't lose, either.
**[21:13] Toya**
Of course.
**[21:16] Ono**
All right, then.
**[21:18] Ono**
Let's give our first round
opponent a thrashing!
**[21:22] All**
Yes, sir!
**[22:59] Announce**
*The opening ceremony will begin shortly.*
**[23:02] Announce**
*Athletes, please line up by team.*
# E4 - Conflict
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G7PU4VZ3J/conflict)
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**[00:09] (Flashback) Azuma**
Hey, you.
**[00:11] (Flashback) Azuma**
Are you interested in badminton?
**[00:14] (Flashback) Azuma**
I'm on the badminton team.
**[00:18] (Flashback) Azuma**
Would you like to give it a try?
**[00:21] (Flashback) Azuma**
Shiratori-kun, have you played before?
**[00:23] (Flashback) Azuma**
Like at your previous school or something?
**[00:25] (Flashback) Mikoto**
No.
**[00:27] (Flashback) Azuma**
Why don't you join the badminton
team? Play doubles with me.
**[00:30] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Uh, I...
**[00:33] (Flashback) Azuma**
I'm Tachibana Azuma.
**[00:36] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Nice to meet you.
***SIGN*** Award
Boys' Doubles
1st Place
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Award
Boys' Doubles
1st Place
Tachibana Azuma
**[01:06] (Flashback) Azuma**
Do you have plans after graduation, Mikoto?
**[01:08] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Yeah. If I wanna go someplace with a strong
badminton team, that's Toba High.
**[01:13] (Flashback) Azuma**
I see.
**[01:15] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Azuma, you'll come with me, right?
**[01:19] (Flashback) Azuma**
Of course.
**[01:22] (Flashback) Azuma**
After, all we're...
**[01:25] (Flashback) Both**
The best.
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #04: Conflict
***SIGN*** National Corporate Badminton Tournament
First Day
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
***SIGN*** Kimura Kohei
Kumamoto Pharmaceuticals
**[03:09] Ref**
Game and match won by Saeki
Sota of Sunlight Beverage.
**[03:14] Toya**
Nice, bro!
**[03:16] Takeda**
We made it through the first round!
**[03:18] Ono**
Don't let your guard down just
'cause we won one match!
**[03:21] Ono**
We're aiming for the top!
**[03:23] All**
Yes, sir!
**[03:25] Player 1**
Jeez, their coach is scary.
**[03:27] Player 2**
Sunlight Beverage, huh?
They're looking strong this year.
**[03:31] Player 1**
Their game one doubles team swept, too.
**[03:35] Yata**
Hear that? Our team's
getting a lot of attention!
**[03:38] Amano**
Yeah.
**[03:40] Amano**
The powerful veteran Miyazumi and
intellectual new recruit Shiratori.
**[03:45] Amano**
They work so well together, it's hard to
believe they're a recently-formed team.
**[03:48] Amano**
It's still only the first round, though.
They've got a long road ahead of 'em.
**[03:53] Yata**
Roughly 200 corporate teams gather
at the corporate tournament.
***SIGN*** Men's Team Competition
**[03:57] Yata**
For Sunlight Beverage to
make it to the finals...
**[04:01] Yata**
We have to win seven times!
**[04:03] Amano**
And the first five rounds will be
played over the next three days.
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[04:08] Amano**
Not only that, but if things go as expected,
**[04:10] Amano**
we'll face the powerful Tomari
Transport in the fifth round.
**[04:13] Amano**
It'll be pretty tough.
**[04:15] Yata**
Good luck, guys.
***SIGN*** Restaurant Isuzu
**[04:18] Takeda**
Cheers!
**[04:22] Takeda**
Though we're having non-alcoholic drinks
since we've got matches tomorrow.
**[04:25] Toya**
Oolong tea after a win hits the spot!
**[04:28] Sota**
Toya, you didn't play today.
**[04:30] Toya**
Because you and Mikoto's team
won round two for us, too.
**[04:35] Takeda**
You just watch. Tomorrow my
racket will be spitting fire!
**[04:41] Takeda**
You guys are awfully quiet today.
**[04:44] Toya**
It's the green onion ginger ale.
**[04:46] Takeda**
Oh, yeah. They're making a trial
product for their presentation, right?
**[04:50] Toya**
Apparently they've hit a wall.
***SIGN*** 1) How to best utilize green onion's
bitterness in a beverage
**[04:53] (Flashback) Planning Department**
Here's the data from the analysis team.
**[04:57] (Flashback) Planning Department**
In summary, the results show the harder
we pursue onion-like qualities,
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[05:01] (Flashback) Planning Department**
the farther away it takes us
from producing a tasty beverage.
**[05:05] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I guess that makes sense.
**[05:08] (Flashback) Toya**
I knew that.
**[05:10] (Flashback) Usuyama**
If I may.
**[05:13] (Flashback) Usuyama**
The Quality Assurance Department
**[05:16] (Flashback) Usuyama**
believes ensuring that new products
meet all safety standards
**[05:19] (Flashback) Usuyama**
allows us to protect the
safety of our customers.
**[05:23] (Flashback) Usuyama**
Don't ignore that.
**[05:26] (Flashback) Toya**
Shouldn't flavor come first, though?
**[05:30] (Flashback) Planning Department**
Naturally, we're working to
ensure we meet standard values.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[05:34] (Flashback) Planning Department**
But when it comes to producing
a green onion-flavored beverage...
**[05:39] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Please give us some more time!
**[05:41] (Flashback) Mikoto**
I know it'll taste good!
**[05:43] (Flashback) Planning Department**
I'm not sure I can trust your sense of taste.
***SIGN*** Favorite Drink: Natto Cola
**[05:49] Takeda**
Usuyama-san's in your meetings, huh?
**[05:52] Takeda**
He's strict when it comes to sales.
**[05:54] Toya**
Bro, don't you think your
boss is too inflexible?
**[05:57] Sota**
He never cuts corners on anything.
**[06:00] Mikoto**
It's good.
**[06:02] Mikoto**
How can we capture this flavor in a drink?
**[06:06] Tatsuru**
I wish we knew more about
Fukaya green onions.
**[06:10] Mikoto**
So good.
**[06:11] Manager**
Right? Our green onions come
directly from a farm in Fukaya.
**[06:17] Mikoto**
Could you tell us more about that?
***SIGN*** National Corporate Badminton Tournament
Day 2
**[06:28] Ref**
Game and match won by Takeda Koki
and Saeki Toya of Sunlight Beverage.
***SIGN*** Sato Nobuaki
Aoki Kenta
Art Saikyo
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[06:34] Takeda**
All right!
**[06:37] Yata**
We did it. We made it through
the fourth round, too!
**[06:40] Amano**
We're playing Tomari tomorrow, huh?
**[06:43] Yata**
Tomari's a super-aggressive team
**[06:46] Yata**
specializing in smashes unleashed by back
muscles strengthened via transport work,
**[06:50] Yata**
and low-altitude drive rallies
that barely pass over the net.
**[06:56] Yata**
They're known as the Golden
Lions of the North!
**[07:00] Yata**
They're such rugged and
wild athletes... I dig it!
**[07:03] Amano**
Sunlight Beverage has never
beaten them as a team before.
**[07:09] Amano**
I wonder what'll happen this year.
***SIGN*** Message
***SIGN*** Ninosaka-san
New message from Ninosaka-san.
**[07:13] Yata**
It's Ninosaka-san.
**[07:14] Amano**
He didn't show up today, either.
***SIGN*** Today
***SIGN*** Enjoy working on your day off
**[07:18] Ninosaka**
*"Enjoy working on your day off."*
**[07:20] Yata**
That twerp.
**[07:22] Amano**
He sticks to his guns.
**[07:25] Amano**
Get plenty of rest for tomorrow.
**[07:28] All**
Good work today.
**[07:29] Tatsuru**
Shall we go?
**[07:31] Mikoto**
Yeah.
**[07:32] Tatsuru**
See you guys later.
**[07:34] Takeda**
What? Where are they going?
**[07:49] Tatsuru**
Sorry about the sudden visit.
**[07:51] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Not at all. I'm just glad you're
interested in my onions.
**[07:55] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Are you boys athletes?
**[07:58] Tatsuru**
Normally we work in sales
for a beverage manufacturer,
**[08:01] Tatsuru**
but we're also on our company's
corporate badminton team.
**[08:04] Grandpa Shibusawa**
So you wear two hats, eh? That's cool.
**[08:13] Tatsuru**
It's huge.
**[08:15] Grandpa Shibusawa**
This whole stretch of land is my farm.
**[08:18] Mikoto**
Wow.
**[08:19] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Fukaya is Japan's number
one green onion producer.
**[08:22] Tatsuru**
Whoa.
**[08:24] Grandpa Shibusawa**
The fertile soil from the Tone
River and dry winter winds
**[08:28] Grandpa Shibusawa**
make Fukaya green onions real sweet.
**[08:31] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Here.
**[08:32] Tatsuru**
Freshly harvested Fukaya green onions.
**[08:34] Mikoto**
Thank you.
**[08:43] Mikoto**
It's spicy...
**[08:44] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Well, it *is* raw, after all.
**[08:49] Haruki**
Grandpa!
**[08:51] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Ah, Haruki. You're here?
**[08:53] Haruki**
Hey, it's the grown-up grade-schooler.
**[08:57] Mikoto**
You're that kid.
**[08:58] (Flashback) Haruki**
What kind of adult comes to
an elementary school?
**[09:02] Tatsuru**
You know each other?
**[09:04] Mikoto**
He approached me near the gym.
**[09:07] Tatsuru**
Huh...
**[09:09] Tatsuru**
Nice to meet you, Haruki-kun.
**[09:11] Tatsuru**
I'm Tatsuru. This is Mikoto.
**[09:14] Tatsuru**
Nice to meet you.
**[09:16] Haruki**
Are you a grown-up grade-schooler, too?
**[09:19] Tatsuru**
Actually, we're Badarymans!
**[09:31] Grandma Shibusawa**
Here you go.
**[09:32] Grandpa Shibusawa**
Don't be shy. Eat as much as you'd like.
**[09:35] Both**
We will, thank you.
**[09:39] Mikoto**
It's good.
**[09:41] Tatsuru**
Fukaya green onions have a sweetness
other green onions don't.
**[09:45] Grandpa Shibusawa**
These are summer onions.
Winter onions are even sweeter.
**[09:49] Grandpa Shibusawa**
They have as much sugar content
as melons or tangerines.
**[09:52] Tatsuru**
Really? That's practically a fruit.
**[09:56] Haruki**
Green onions again? I want a Hamburg steak.
**[09:59] Mother**
Now, don't be self-centered.
**[10:03] Grandma Shibusawa**
That's just how young kids are.
**[10:05] Grandma Shibusawa**
It's not meat, but try some of this.
**[10:12] Haruki**
It's good!
**[10:14] Tatsuru**
Green onion and apple salad?
**[10:17] Grandma Shibusawa**
They go surprisingly well together.
**[10:19] Grandma Shibusawa**
They say apples remove the
strong smell of the onions.
**[10:24] Grandpa Shibusawa**
That smell is part of
what makes onions great.
**[10:26] Grandma Shibusawa**
Yes, yes.
**[10:30] Tatsuru**
Thank you.
**[10:32] Grandma Shibusawa**
You ate so much, it was
worth making all that food.
**[10:35] Grandma Shibusawa**
You certainly have the appetites of athletes.
**[10:37] Tatsuru**
This guy's stomach is beyond athlete level.
**[10:43] Grandma Shibusawa**
Make yourselves at home until
we're ready to send you off.
**[10:49] Tatsuru**
Thank you for everything.
**[10:54] Tatsuru**
Nice. Seems like Shibusawa-san will help
us develop our green onion ginger ale.
**[10:59] Mikoto**
I really hope our next trial
product goes over well.
**[11:02] Haruki**
Hey.
**[11:04] Haruki**
What's inside those big bags?
**[11:07] Mikoto**
This sport is called badminton.
**[11:10] Haruki**
I know badminton! It's popular at my school.
**[11:13] Haruki**
This isn't like the stuff we
have at school. It's so cool.
**[11:18] Mikoto**
You wanna try using them?
**[11:19] Haruki**
Can I?!
**[11:21] Haruki**
One, two, three.
**[11:31] Tatsuru**
You're a proper Badaryman, too.
***SIGN*** National Corporate Badminton Tournament
Day 3
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[11:39] Tatsuru**
It's time.
**[11:41] Mikoto**
If we win today, we'll face Unisics next.
**[11:43] Tonozaki**
Tatsu-niisan.
**[11:46] Tatsuru**
Tonozaki, it's been a while.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu (28)
Tomari Transport Member
**[11:48] Tonozaki**
Good to see you again!
**[11:49] Takeda**
It's Tomari.
**[11:51] Toya**
Jeez, they're rugged.
**[11:53] Tonazaki**
Come on, guys. Say hello!
**[11:56] All**
Hello!
**[11:57] Sota**
*They're so loud.*
**[12:00] Tatsuru**
You guys are as courteous as ever.
**[12:04] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[12:06] Mikoto**
Azuma?
**[12:14] Ono**
Our team order may have backfired on us.
**[12:17] Sota**
Tonozaki-san isn't on their doubles 1 team?
**[12:20] Ono**
I made Tatsu and Shiratori our doubles 2 team
**[12:23] Ono**
so we could avoid a direct
confrontation with Tonozaki, but...
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu
Saruhashi Yukei
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[12:27] Amano**
Tonozaki and Gokura are said to be Tomari's
strongest specialized doubles team.
***SIGN*** Inui Yosuke
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
***SIGN*** Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Saruhashi Yukei
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
***SIGN*** Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[12:33] Amano**
Normally Tomari wins by making
them their doubles 1 team,
**[12:38] Amano**
but apparently they mixed things up.
**[12:40] Yata**
They've got a newcomer for this tournament:
Tachibana Azuma, 20 years old.
***SIGN*** Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
***SIGN*** 19 years
November 14th
172cm/66.5kg
B
Right
Reading
**[12:44] Yata**
He's the same age as
Shiratori-kun and Toya-kun.
**[12:47] Amano**
He and Tonozaki are their
doubles 2 team, right?
**[12:51] Yata**
How does breaking up their
strongest team benefit them?
**[12:54] Amano**
I don't know.
**[12:55] Amano**
Maybe they're testing their newbie during
the early stages of the tournament, or...
**[13:01] Yata**
They've created an even stronger pair?
**[13:07] Mikoto**
*Why?*
**[13:09] Mikoto**
*Is his elbow okay?*
**[13:14] Tatsuru**
So he's your former teammate.
**[13:18] Yota**
Gokura-san, where's Tonozaki-san?
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu (28)
Tomari Transport Member
**[13:22] Gokura**
Tono is—
**[13:23] Saruhashi**
I'm Tetsu-san's new
partner, Saruhashi Yukei!
***SIGN*** Saruhashi Yukei (24)
Tomari Transport Member
**[13:28] Saruhashi**
You got a problem with that?
**[13:29] Saruhashi**
You wanna go?! Huh?!
**[13:32] Gokura**
Yukei.
**[13:33] Saruhashi**
Sorry, Tetsu-san. We're
checking our formation, right?
**[13:36] Saruhashi**
Got it.
**[13:37] Toya**
What was that about?
**[13:40] Ref**
Love all. Begin!
**[13:54] Takeda**
Sorry, my return was—
**[13:59] Ayaka**
C'mon...
**[14:01] Ayaka**
Let's get pumped up!
**[14:03] Ayaka**
Everybody make some noise!
**[14:06] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Yeah!
**[14:08] Toya**
It's Tomari's famous extreme cheer squad.
**[14:08] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go Kotetsu! Go Kotetsu!
**[14:13] Toya**
Ko-san.
**[14:14] Takeda**
I-I'm fine. Th-This is nothing!
**[14:15] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go Kotetsu!
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu
Saruhashi Yukei
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[14:31] Ref**
That's game. First game won by Gokura
and Saruhashi of Tomari Transport.
**[14:41] Saruhashi**
Did you see my perfectly synced
teamwork with Tetsu-san?
**[14:46] Gokura**
Yukei.
**[14:46] Toya**
He's so annoying.
**[14:48] Saruhashi**
Yes, sir! Sorry, Tetsu-san!
**[14:48] Toya**
Let's get our heads in the next game.
**[14:51] Toya**
Winners aren't determined by who's
got more people cheering for them.
**[14:54] Takeda**
Y-Yeah.
**[14:56] Yata**
Tomari's cheers are fierce.
**[15:00] Amano**
Apparently their intensity has increased
**[15:02] Amano**
since the president's daughter
started leading them.
**[15:05] Yata**
They're so cool.
**[15:07] Amano**
It's Takeda I'm worried about.
**[15:11] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[15:15] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[15:18] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[15:21] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[15:24] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[15:32] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it! Now's your chance!
**[15:34] Takeda**
*Stop.*
**[15:36] Takeda**
*Please stop.*
***SIGN*** A School Festival Tradition!!
Confess Your Love
***SIGN*** Gymnasium Stage
Begins at 14:00
***SIGN*** 100% success rate!!
***SIGN*** Participants wanted!!
***SIGN*** Go for broke!!
**[15:40] (Flashback) Yotsuya**
"Confess your love," huh?
**[15:42] (Flashback) Masuda**
Now that's got nothing to do with us.
**[15:44] (Flashback) Yotsuya**
But isn't Kawai totally into Takecchi?
**[15:48] (Flashback) Takeda**
What?
**[15:48] (Flashback) Masuda**
I thought so, too.
**[15:50] (Flashback) Masuda**
Look, she's looking this way right now.
**[15:57] (Flashback) Both**
See?
**[16:01] (Flashback) Takeda**
Kawai-san, will you go out with me?
**[16:06] (Flashback) Kawai**
I'm sorry. I...
**[16:09] (Flashback) Kawai**
I like Yotsuya-kun!
***SIGN*** Confess Your Love
**[16:26] Takeda**
*No. Don't think about the past.*
**[16:29] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[16:31] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[16:32] Ref**
Game and match won by Gokura Kotetsu and
Saruhashi Yukei of Tomari Transport.
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu
Saruhashi Yukei
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[16:41] Saruhashi**
I knew you could do it, Tetsu-san!
**[16:43] Saruhashi**
No one can stop those smashes.
**[16:46] Saruhashi**
Someday I hope I can be like you.
**[16:48] Gokura**
Yukei.
**[16:49] Saruhashi**
Sorry, Tetsu-san. You always say the
game's not over until you shake hands.
**[16:56] Saruhashi**
Let's get to it!
**[16:58] Saruhashi**
Thank you!
**[17:04] Ono**
We can reflect on our mistakes later.
The team match isn't over yet.
**[17:08] Both**
Yes, sir.
***SIGN*** Mashiba Yuho
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
**[17:12] Takeda**
That was my fault.
**[17:14] Takeda**
Sorry.
**[17:15] Toya**
It's not just your fault, Ko-san.
**[17:18] Toya**
It takes two to play doubles.
**[17:20] Toya**
I need to pull my weight, too.
**[17:24] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
***SIGN*** Mashiba Yuho (23)
Tomari Transport Member
**[17:26] Mashiba**
All right. Act fast, get the win.
**[17:31] Mashiba**
Gotcha!
**[17:39] Mashiba**
How did I screw that up?
**[17:41] Mashiba**
I know my muscles can do better than that.
**[17:44] Mashiba**
Damn it, why?
**[17:44] Ayaka**
Hey, Yuho!
**[17:47] Ayaka**
If you lose, I'm not making
you protein shakes anymore.
**[17:51] Mashiba**
Ayaka-san.
**[17:53] Mashiba**
I can do it!
**[17:56] Mashiba**
I can do better than that!
**[18:00] Sota**
*How?*
**[18:01] Mashiba**
Yeah!
**[18:03] Mashiba**
All right!
**[18:05] Sota**
*How does he get so fired up?*
**[18:06] Mashiba**
Nice work, muscles!
**[18:09] Sota**
*No matter how hard you play,*
**[18:11] Sota**
* you can't overcome an overwhelming*
* difference in strength.*
**[18:19] Mashiba**
Close. We were one—no,
two steps short, quads!
**[18:25] Sota**
* I don't believe hard work is*
* always rewarded proportionally.*
**[18:29] Ayaka**
You'll get the next one!
**[18:29] Sota**
*The world isn't that convenient.*
**[18:32] Sota**
* There are plenty of situations in*
* which feelings alone aren't enough.*
**[18:40] Ref**
Game and match won by Saeki
Sota of Sunlight Beverage.
***SIGN*** Mashiba Yuho
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
**[18:45] Mashiba**
You crushed my muscles. Thank you!
**[18:53] Ono**
I wish I could say you did well, but...
**[18:58] Ono**
Do you like badminton?
**[19:02] Sota**
Yes.
**[19:05] Ono**
I see.
**[19:07] Yata**
Since Sota-kun won, it's 1-1. It all
comes down to the third match.
**[19:11] Amano**
It hasn't been long since Tonozaki and
Tachibana started playing together.
**[19:16] Amano**
Their individual strength will probably
have a big influence on the match.
**[19:22] Tonozaki**
He's your former teammate, right?
**[19:25] Azuma**
Yes.
**[19:26] Tonozaki**
You're acting pretty aloof, considering.
**[19:30] Tonozaki**
Well, rather than nitpicking, I guess
it'd be faster to start playing.
**[19:36] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[19:47] (Flashback) Teammate 1**
Azuma seemed down.
**[19:49] (Flashback) Teammate 2**
Of course he is. Even if
the surgery's successful,
**[19:53] (Flashback) Teammate 2**
he was told he may not be
able to play badminton again.
**[19:56] (Flashback) Teammate 3**
Apparently he'd been pushing
himself pretty hard for a while.
**[20:00] (Flashback) Teammate 2**
Speaking of, a certain *someone* hasn't
visited him, even though he's his partner.
**[20:04] (Flashback) Teammate 1**
How can he face him after what happened?
**[20:06] (Flashback) Teammate 3**
Seriously.
**[20:23] Mikoto**
*He must hate me.*
**[20:29] Mikoto**
* I knew he did, but now that*
* he's standing in front of me...*
**[20:33] Tatsuru**
Mikoto!
**[20:45] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Azuma! Azuma! Azuma!
**[20:49] Toya**
Mikoto, what are you doing?!
**[20:50] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Azuma!
**[20:52] Ono**
*You've gotta overcome it eventually.*
**[20:55] Ono**
*This is your moment of truth, Shiratori.*
**[21:06] Tatsuru**
I've got it!
**[21:07] Azuma**
*Could it be...*
**[21:08] Tatsuru**
Assholes...
**[21:18] Ref**
11-5, interval.
**[21:26] Azuma**
If this is it...
**[21:30] Azuma**
If this is how it's going to be,
**[21:33] Azuma**
I wish we'd never met.
# E5 - Feedback
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G9DUEPQ95/feedback)
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**[00:03] Takeda**
What happened to him?
**[00:06] Toya**
Tachibana Azuma.
**[00:07] Takeda**
Huh?
**[00:08] Toya**
The guy playing with Tonozaki-san
is Mikoto's former partner.
**[00:12] Toya**
He's the reason Mikoto can't
jump backwards anymore.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[00:18] Ref**
First game won by Tonozaki and
Tachibana of Tomari Transport.
**[00:25] Tatsuru**
Hey, you okay?
**[00:28] Mikoto**
I'm fine.
**[00:37] Ono**
You having a tough time playing
against your old partner?
**[00:40] Ono**
This is a world of pure competition.
**[00:43] Ono**
Only the winners get to advance.
**[00:45] Ono**
Haven't you got the resolve to live
in that kind of world, Shiratori?
**[00:51] Mikoto**
We'll win the next game.
**[00:56] Ono**
*Hang in there, Shiratori. I'm betting that*
**[01:00] Ono**
*you'll become even stronger.*
**[01:05] Ref**
Second game.
**[01:06] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #05: Feedback
**[02:44] (Flashback) Member 1**
Wow, you're actually in the paper!
***SIGN*** Doubles Prodigy!!
***SIGN*** Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Magnificent Plays
**[02:47] (Flashback) Member 2**
They say he's a prodigy. Talk about cool.
**[02:50] (Flashback) Mikoto**
I wish they'd shut up.
**[02:50] (Flashback) Member 1**
Come to think of it, Mikoto played
a huge role in this match, too.
**[02:52] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Azuma, let's warm up.
**[02:53] (Flashback) Azuma**
Okay.
**[02:53] (Flashback) Member 2**
Yeah, seriously. They couldn't return
any of his smashes in the second game.
**[02:57] (Flashback) ---**
Not a single one!
**[02:57] (Flashback) Teacher**
Sorry you didn't get a
recommendation to Toba High.
**[03:01] (Flashback) Azuma**
It's only natural. Mikoto's better than I am.
**[03:05] (Flashback) Teacher**
So what are you going
to do after graduation?
**[03:08] (Flashback) Azuma**
I'm going to take the general entrance exam.
**[03:09] (Flashback) Teacher**
I see. Well, I'm sure you'll be fine.
**[03:13] (Flashback) Teacher**
Good luck in high school, Golden Pair.
**[03:19] Azuma**
*Honestly, I was panicking.*
**[03:25] Azuma**
*I didn't want to get left behind.*
**[03:28] (Flashback) Advisor**
The following is our team order.
**[03:30] (Flashback) Advisor**
Doubles 1, Shiratori and Tachibana.
**[03:33] (Flashback) Both**
Yes, sir.
**[03:34] (Flashback) Advisor**
Doubles 2, Saeki and Minaguchi.
**[03:36] (Flashback) Both**
Yes, sir!
**[03:37] (Flashback) Advisor**
Singles, Yamamoto.
**[03:37] (Flashback) Member A**
Why's he a regular when he didn't
even get a recommendation?
**[03:38] (Flashback) Yamamoto**
Yes, sir!
**[03:40] (Flashback) Advisor**
Okay, guys. Make sure you strengthen
your weak shots by the next tournament.
**[03:41] (Flashback) Member I**
I bet he's got connections.
**[03:43] (Flashback) Toya**
Quit talking about people
behind their backs. It's lame.
**[03:46] (Flashback) Toya**
Our team's a total meritocracy.
**[03:49] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Don't let it get to you.
**[03:50] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Together, we're the strongest.
**[03:53] (Flashback) Azuma**
Yeah.
**[03:55] Azuma**
*I wanted a weapon that was all mine.*
**[04:02] (Flashback) Advisor**
You're still training?
I'm locking up. Go home.
**[04:06] (Flashback) Azuma**
Yes, sir. Sorry.
**[04:08] (Flashback) Advisor**
Don't train too hard on your own.
**[04:11] (Flashback) Advisor**
You shouldn't push your body too
hard before it's fully developed.
**[04:14] (Flashback) Azuma**
I'll be careful.
**[04:16] Azuma**
* As Mikoto's partner, I wanted*
* to stand proudly at his side.*
***SIGN*** 71st National High School Sports Tournament
Badminton Tournament
***SIGN*** Where: Toyotama Construction Stadium
When: August 3rd (Mon) – August 8th (Sat)
**[04:25] (Flashback) Toya**
Hey, isn't that Mitsuhoshi's coach?
**[04:28] (Flashback) Toya**
Is he here to scout? I'm kinda nervous!
**[04:31] (Flashback) Mikoto**
I'm not.
**[04:32] (Flashback) Toya**
Yeah, yeah. The great prodigy Mikoto-sama
doesn't have to worry about anything.
**[04:38] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You're mocking me, aren't you?
Don't call me that.
**[04:43] (Flashback) Ref**
On my right, Shiratori and Tachibana
of Toba First High School.
**[04:48] (Flashback) Ref**
On my left, Kawakami and Kirishima
of Hoyoku High School.
**[05:01] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You okay, Azuma?
**[05:04] (Flashback) Azuma**
Yeah, I'm fine. I'll handle the back.
**[05:08] (Flashback) Azuma**
You focus on scoring.
**[05:13] Azuma**
*They're gunning for me.*
**[05:18] Azuma**
*I can't hold us back.*
**[05:28] Azuma**
*I have to make this shot!*
**[05:41] Azuma**
*I was foolish.*
**[05:42] Azuma**
* I was only thinking about what I could*
* do so I wouldn't hold Mikoto back.*
**[05:51] Ref**
Second game.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[05:53] Ref**
Love all. Begin!
**[05:57] Azuma**
*That wasn't Mikoto's fault.*
**[06:06] Azuma**
*I admired Mikoto. I wanted to be like him.*
**[06:11] Azuma**
*So why the hell is he playing like that?*
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[06:17] Azuma**
*Is it because he feels guilt over me?*
**[06:29] Azuma**
*If this is how the game's going to go,*
**[06:33] Azuma**
*I wish we hadn't run into each other.*
**[06:35] Mashiba**
Tachibana-kun's play is sharp.
**[06:39] Mashiba**
You'd never believe he injured
his triceps brachii.
**[06:42] Matsushita**
A lot of athletes suffer physically
and psychologically over injuries.
**[06:45] Matsushita**
But Tachibana-kun patiently
and steadily continued PT.
**[06:52] Matsushita**
He's a strong athlete who
can keep moving forward
**[06:56] Matsushita**
in order to win even when he stumbles.
**[06:58] Matsushita**
It's the reason I recruited him.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[07:01] Tonozaki**
Hey, you're doing pretty well,
considering it's your first tournament.
**[07:05] Azuma**
Thank you.
**[07:06] Tonozaki**
Let's pick up the tempo. Try to keep up.
**[07:10] Azuma**
Yes, sir.
**[07:17] Ayaka**
Nice shot!
**[07:19] Ayaka**
One more! One more! One more!
**[07:22] Toya**
It's no use. They're being overpowered.
**[07:23] Ayaka**
One more! One more! One more!
**[07:25] Sota**
Their teamwork is falling apart, too.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[07:32] Tatsuru**
Hey, that's—
**[07:34] Azuma**
That's enough!
**[07:36] Azuma**
Why are you holding back?!
**[07:38] Azuma**
Do you feel sorry for me?!
**[07:41] Azuma**
I don't enjoy winning like this at all!
**[07:45] Yata**
Whoa, they're fighting about something.
**[07:53] Tonozaki**
Even you get pissed off sometimes, huh?
**[07:57] Azuma**
I lost my composure. I'm sorry.
**[08:09] Mikoto**
Ow!
**[08:09] Tatsuru**
Ow! I did that way too hard!
**[08:10] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[08:13] Mikoto**
What was that for?!
**[08:15] Tatsuru**
I'm hyping you up here.
**[08:16] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[08:18] Tatsuru**
Why do you look so lifeless?
**[08:20] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[08:20] Tatsuru**
What's the number one thing
we have to do right now?
**[08:24] Mikoto**
Win.
**[08:25] Tatsuru**
Right? I've got a good idea.
**[08:25] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[08:29] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[08:30] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[08:32] Ref**
11-2. Begin.
**[08:40] Mikoto**
Mine!
**[08:41] Tatsuru**
Yours!
**[08:49] Saruhashi**
They're calling their shots?
What are they, amateurs?
**[08:52] Gokura**
Yukei.
**[08:54] Saruhashi**
I get it! By shouting,
**[08:56] Saruhashi**
they're not only confirming who's getting
what, but also each other's location!
**[09:01] Mashiba**
In other words... muscles!
**[09:04] Toya**
What a primitive strategy.
**[09:06] Takeda**
Why'd they suddenly start doing that?
**[09:08] Takeda**
You can more or less tell
where your partner is.
**[09:12] Toya**
I think it means the incident with Azuma
was so traumatic that Mikoto can't do that.
**[09:19] Tatsuru**
Mine!
**[09:19] Mikoto**
Yours!
**[09:21] Tonozaki**
Good, good! Come and get us!
**[09:26] Tonozaki**
We can't let them build momentum.
**[09:28] Tonozaki**
Let's hammer 'em down.
**[09:30] Azuma**
Yes, sir!
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
**[09:33] Tatsuru**
Man, they're not easily beaten.
**[09:37] Tatsuru**
But shouting keeps your mind
from wandering, right?
**[09:41] Tatsuru**
Your eyes are the key to this match.
**[09:44] Tatsuru**
I believe in you, Mikoto.
***SIGN*** Winner
**[10:10] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Azuma, you always touch this
spot when you're happy.
**[10:14] (Flashback) Azuma**
Huh?
**[10:15] (Flashback) Azuma**
Quit using your foresight to
read minds outside of matches.
**[10:18] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You're just too easy to read, Azuma.
**[10:26] Mikoto**
*Why didn't I understand that?*
**[10:48] Mikoto**
*For so long, I'd forgotten this feeling.*
**[10:56] Azuma**
*That's it.*
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
**[11:05] Toya**
Nice, Mikoto!
**[11:06] Takeda**
We can bring this back!
**[11:08] Saruhashi**
Wow...
**[11:19] Both**
All right!
**[11:20] Yata**
Wow, wow, wow! This is amazing, Amano-san!
**[11:24] Amano**
Are they for real?
**[11:26] Amano**
They made a comeback!
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[11:29] Ref**
Second game won by Miyazumi and
Shiratori of Sunlight Beverage, 21-19.
**[11:35] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[11:36] Azuma**
Sorry, Tonozaki-san.
**[11:38] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[11:38] Tonozaki**
Huh? What are you talking about?
**[11:42] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[11:42] Tonozaki**
The game's just getting started!
**[11:45] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[11:45] Azuma**
Yes, sir!
**[11:48] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[11:48] Ono**
*He's solved one problem.*
**[11:51] Ono**
*The question is,*
**[11:51] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[11:52] Ono**
* will they be just as effective in the third*
* game the way they're playing now?*
**[11:54] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[11:57] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[12:00] Ref**
Final game.
**[12:00] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[12:02] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[12:05] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[12:05] Sakaki**
Man, I'm totally late.
**[12:08] Sakaki**
I got stuck at a client's office.
**[12:08] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[12:11] Yata**
Director Sakaki, took you long enough.
**[12:12] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Go, go, Tomari!
**[12:13] Amano**
They're currently playing their third game.
**[12:15] Tomari Cheer Squad**
Get it, get it, Tomari!
**[12:17] Sakaki**
This is no time to be at work.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[12:23] Toya**
Nice, Tatsuru-san!
**[12:25] Ono**
*Things are going well so far, but...*
**[12:38] Tatsuru**
Damn, I was too slow.
**[12:40] Toya**
He still can't jump?
**[12:42] Mikoto**
*I could've returned that. What am I doing?*
**[12:51] Mikoto**
Damn it...
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[12:58] Tomari**
One more! One more! One more!
**[13:02] Mikoto**
* How long am I going to keep forcing*
* my partner to return everything?*
**[13:06] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I believe in you, Mikoto.
**[13:11] Mikoto**
*It's not that I* can't *jump...*
**[13:15] Mikoto**
*It's that I'm not* letting *myself jump!*
**[13:26] Ref**
20-19, match point.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[13:30] Yata**
You can do it, Shiratori-kun
and Miyazumi-san.
**[13:33] Ayaka**
Go, go, let's go! Go, go, Tomari!
**[13:40] Toya**
One more point!
**[13:40] Cheer Squad**
Go, go, let's go! Go, go, Tomari!
**[13:41] Takeda**
Go!
**[14:07] Mikoto**
*I'll make this shot.*
**[14:10] Mikoto**
*I have to.*
**[14:13] Mikoto**
*Please.*
**[14:14] Mikoto**
*Don't stop.*
**[14:16] Mikoto**
*Don't stop.*
**[14:19] Tatsuru**
Jump, Mikoto!
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
**[14:49] Yata**
Yes!
**[14:51] Ref**
Game and match won by Miyazumi
and Shiratori of Sunlight Beverage.
**[14:57] Ref**
7-21, 21-19, 21-19.
**[15:01] Ono**
*You broke out of your shell, Shiratori.*
**[15:02] Toya**
He friggin' jumped!
**[15:06] Tatsuru**
Mikoto.
**[15:13] Tatsuru**
Nice smash.
**[15:18] Mikoto**
Thanks.
***SIGN*** Tonozaki Shiryu
Tachibana Azuma
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[15:37] Tatsuru**
So you showed up after all.
**[15:39] Usuyama**
Miyazumi-san, congratulations.
**[15:42] Tatsuru**
Thanks. We're in the quarter-finals.
**[15:45] Tatsuru**
Say, why don't you join the team this time?
**[15:48] Usuyama**
I came today because
**[15:49] Usuyama**
the director told me to show my
support at a tournament at least once.
**[15:53] Usuyama**
I'm just following orders.
**[15:55] Usuyama**
Goodbye.
***SIGN*** Kowara
***SIGN*** Izakaya
**[16:05] Mashiba**
You need protein to treat muscle fatigue.
**[16:05] Tonozaki**
Tatsu-niisan, I can't believe you're over 30.
**[16:08] Waiter**
Here are your beers.
**[16:10] Tatsuru**
That's right. You youngsters can't beat me.
**[16:10] Gokura**
Yukei.
**[16:11] Saruhashi**
Yes, sir, Tetsu-san!
**[16:12] Mashiba**
Ayaka-san, I'm sorry! I promise
I'll win next time!
**[16:12] Saruhashi**
Excuse me, could we get some more takowasa?
**[16:15] Ayaka**
I'm counting on it.
**[16:16] Takeda**
Damn it. I wanted to celebrate a win.
**[16:19] Toya**
Ko-san...
**[16:20] Saruhashi**
Hey, you.
**[16:21] Saruhashi**
Is it true that you've
got performance anxiety?
**[16:24] Takeda**
Yeah. Go on, laugh if you want.
**[16:27] Saruhashi**
I know what that's like.
I used to be the same way.
**[16:30] Both**
Yeah, right.
**[16:32] Saruhashi**
I'll never forget that winter day...
**[16:34] Toya**
He's monologuing!
**[16:36] Saruhashi**
It was my first big tournament.
**[16:38] Saruhashi**
I was so nervous, and the coach said to me...
**[16:41] (Flashback) Matsushita**
Saruhashi-kun.
**[16:44] (Flashback) Matsushita**
Imagine they're naked.
**[16:47] (Flashback) Matsushita**
Everyone in the gymnasium.
**[16:50] Saruhashi**
Honestly, I was bewildered by his advice,
**[16:52] Saruhashi**
but ultimately, I won.
**[16:57] Takeda**
It was a mistake to take you seriously.
**[16:59] Saruhashi**
What?!
**[17:00] Gokura**
Yukei?
**[17:01] Saruhashi**
No, Tetsu-san! I made sure
not to imagine *you* naked!
**[17:02] Tatsuru**
Oh, come on.
**[17:04] Mikoto**
Jeez, you reek.
**[17:05] Saruhashi**
I haven't, but...
**[17:06] Tatsuru**
What's your problem?
**[17:08] Mikoto**
Please don't face this way.
**[17:09] Tatsuru**
Maybe I'll get even closer.
**[17:16] Tatsuru**
You sure you don't need to
talk to Tachibana, Mikoto?
**[17:20] Mikoto**
It's none of your business.
**[17:23] Tatsuru**
Huh? You're not drinking.
**[17:25] Mikoto**
I know what happens when I do.
**[17:27] Tatsuru**
Are you sure you want to leave
**[17:30] Tatsuru**
without trying this place's famous
spicy red king crab plum wine?
**[17:33] Mikoto**
Spicy red king crab... plum wine?
***SIGN*** Our Recommendation!
Kowara's Famous!!
Spicy Red King Crab Plum Wine
You just might get hooked...?
Repeat orders on the rise!
¥888 per bottle
**[17:52] Azuma**
Tonozaki-san.
**[17:58] Azuma**
*He's pissed.*
**[18:00] Azuma**
U-Um, I—
**[18:02] Tonozaki**
Hey, you.
**[18:02] Azuma**
Y-Yes?!
**[18:04] Tonozaki**
Be honest. Is playing with me difficult?
**[18:06] Azuma**
Huh? Uh, no.
**[18:09] Tonozaki**
Really?
**[18:10] Azuma**
Yes.
**[18:13] Tonozaki**
Seriously? I was freaking out about that...
**[18:19] Tonozaki**
Since I have a foul mouth,
I thought I'd scared you.
**[18:26] Azuma**
To be honest, I did think
you were a scary person.
**[18:32] Tonozaki**
Pretty much everyone on this team
**[18:35] Tonozaki**
is like me and needs to be
told things to understand.
**[18:39] Tonozaki**
At first, there were a lot of conflicts.
**[18:42] Tonozaki**
So now, I make sure to
say everything out loud.
**[18:46] Tonozaki**
I'd appreciate it if you
could do the same, Azuma.
**[18:51] Azuma**
Today's match made something clear to me.
**[18:55] Azuma**
Until now, I'd thought only of making sure
**[18:58] Azuma**
I didn't get left behind by
my partner—by Mikoto.
**[19:03] Azuma**
But that won't make me stronger.
**[19:06] Azuma**
I'd like to start over at Tomari.
**[19:10] Tonozaki**
Nice. Let's aim to become
the strongest together.
**[19:14] Tonozaki**
I look forward to playing with you, partner!
**[19:18] Azuma**
Yes, sir!
**[19:21] Azuma**
* The truth is, I had plenty of*
* opportunities to talk to Mikoto.*
**[19:25] Azuma**
*But I ran from them.*
**[19:28] Azuma**
* I was counting on Mikoto to understand*
* everything, even if I didn't express it in words.*
**[19:34] Azuma**
Miko—
**[19:35] Mikoto**
Where have you been, Azuma?
**[19:38] Azuma**
Huh? M-Mikoto?
**[19:40] Mikoto**
You were always... always thinking about me.
**[19:46] Mikoto**
You approached me when I was alone and
invited me to join the badminton team.
**[19:52] Mikoto**
I'd never gone to karaoke with friends
before, but you took me to all those places.
**[19:59] Mikoto**
It made me so happy.
**[20:01] Mikoto**
Because of you, school
events were fun for me.
**[20:04] Sota**
Like a tear-jerking video message.
**[20:05] Toya**
I was there, too!
**[20:07] Azuma**
Mikoto, could you not?
This is pretty embarrassing...
**[20:15] Mikoto**
I was afraid you'd never be able
to play badminton again, so I ran.
**[20:22] Mikoto**
Sorry.
**[20:24] Mikoto**
I'm sorry.
**[20:27] Mikoto**
But...
**[20:29] Mikoto**
Still, I'm glad we got to play today.
**[20:33] Mikoto**
It was fun.
**[20:35] Mikoto**
Thank you so much.
**[20:38] Tatsuru**
Whoops.
**[20:39] Takeda**
Tatsu-san, you know you can't let him drink!
**[20:42] Tatsuru**
Sorry. He gets like this when he drinks.
**[20:45] Tatsuru**
He meant every word, though.
**[20:49] Toya**
But he won't remember it.
**[20:55] Azuma**
I see.
**[22:31] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Aw, man.
**[22:32] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
That was quite the fall.
**[22:35] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
You don't need to try so
hard to return everything.
**[22:38] (Flashback) Mikoto**
But I got it.
**[22:42] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You lose when it hits the ground, right?
**[22:47] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I see. Yeah, you're right.
**[22:51] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
That's exactly right.
**[22:54] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Thanks, Mikoto.
**[23:07] Tatsuru**
I'm glad I got to play
with you before it's over.
# E6 - Presentation
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GX9UQ7G3W/presentation)
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**[00:05] Mikoto**
I can't believe I'm doing this
with a tournament going on.
**[00:09] Mikoto**
And done.
**[00:12] Mikoto**
All that's left is the presentation.
***SIGN*** Acquisition of All-Glass Ramune Bottles
***SIGN*** Do you want to save your current document?
***SIGN*** Save
***SIGN*** Discard
**[00:25] Tatsuru**
Hey, Mikoto!
**[00:27] Mikoto**
Crap!
**[00:28] Tatsuru**
How long are you going to
keep sleeping? It's time!
**[00:30] Mikoto**
I know!
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale Supplement
***SIGN*** 1-1 Acquisition of All-Glass Ramune Bottles
***SIGN*** 1-2 Benefits of Using All-Glass Ramune Bottles
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***SIGN*** Save
***SIGN*** Discard
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #06: Presentation
**[02:04] Both**
Good morning.
**[02:07] Tatsuru**
Not enough sleep?
**[02:09] Mikoto**
The presentation documents
gave me some trouble.
**[02:12] Tatsuru**
You gonna be okay?
**[02:13] Tatsuru**
The presentation's not our only job.
**[02:17] Amano**
Yeah! There's the tasting session.
***SIGN*** When: 6/8 (Wed)
**[02:19] Amano**
It might be rough with the tournament
going on, but we'll need your help.
***SIGN*** We've developed
new tasty products!
***SIGN*** Tasting Session
***SIGN*** Original Product
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
**[02:23] Tatsuru**
We'll be fine. After all, we're Badarymans.
**[02:27] Mikoto**
Uh, what's a tasting session?
**[02:29] Tatsuru**
Are you for real?
**[02:31] Tatsuru**
Didn't I tell you that your
presentation's right after
**[02:34] Tatsuru**
seeing the customer response
at the tasting session?
**[02:36] Mikoto**
Oh, right.
**[02:37] Tatsuru**
"Oh, right"? Everyone's doing
all this work for *your* proposal.
**[02:43] Tatsuru**
So let's make sure it's a success, yeah?
**[02:46] Mikoto**
Got it.
**[02:47] Ninosaka**
Hey, Shiratori.
**[02:49] Ninosaka**
Give me a hand with something.
**[02:50] Mikoto**
Okay.
**[02:52] Yata**
When you're finished with that, come help me.
**[02:57] Mikoto**
Who's going to be wearing this?
**[02:59] Ninosaka**
You, obviously.
**[03:02] Mikoto**
What?
**[03:03] Ninosaka**
Go air it out on the roof.
**[03:04] Mikoto**
Ugh...
**[03:06] Yata**
Hup.
**[03:09] Yata**
You badminton boys sure are strong.
**[03:12] Mikoto**
I can't see where I'm going.
**[03:14] Amano**
Shiratori, help me out!
**[03:16] Mikoto**
Okay.
**[03:17] Takeda**
Shiratori, over here!
**[03:18] Mikoto**
Got it.
**[03:19] Amano**
Shiratori.
**[03:20] Mikoto**
Yes!
**[03:21] Takeda**
Shiratori!
**[03:22] Mikoto**
Yes!
**[03:23] All**
Shiratori!
**[03:24] Mikoto**
Y-Yes!
**[03:28] Mikoto**
These people are working me to the bone.
**[03:30] Toya**
Hey, hard worker.
**[03:33] Mikoto**
What do you want?
***SIGN*** Tasting Session
**[03:35] Toya**
We've got a meeting.
**[03:37] Toya**
You can't hold an event without
the planning department.
**[03:39] Mikoto**
Aw, what?
**[03:40] Tatsuru**
Mikoto, let's go over the guest list.
**[03:44] Tatsuru**
I've listed our clients here.
You got anyone else?
**[03:49] Toya**
Mikoto, why don't you invite your parents?
**[03:51] Tatsuru**
Hey, that's a good idea.
**[03:53] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[03:53] Takeda**
Why don't both of you
invite your parents, then?
**[03:55] Both**
What? I don't really wanna...
**[03:58] Takeda**
What are you, teenagers?
**[03:59] Tatsuru**
Apparently Usuyama invites
his family to every event.
**[04:03] Mikoto**
Usuyama-san is married, huh?
**[04:06] Toya**
He's even got a kid.
**[04:07] Tatsuru**
He quit playing badminton
when he got married.
**[04:11] Tatsuru**
In high school, he and
Mitsuhoshi's Ibuki Sentaro
**[04:13] Tatsuru**
were considered the two best players.
**[04:15] Tatsuru**
People called them "Ibuki of the
West" and "Usuyama of the East."
**[04:19] Takeda**
He always competed in the finals
at intercollegiate tournaments.
**[04:23] Mikoto**
He must've been impressive.
**[04:25] Tatsuru**
But now he's all about his job.
**[04:28] Tatsuru**
He can't be persuaded.
**[04:30] Takeda**
He's a lucky guy. I wish I was married, too.
**[04:33] Toya**
Ko-san, you need to find
someone to marry first.
**[04:37] Takeda**
Where will I find someone like that?
**[04:40] Usuyama**
The nutritional values look good.
**[04:42] Usuyama**
It should be all right to produce
a limited number for the tasting.
**[04:46] Sota**
I'll notify the manufacturing department.
**[04:49] Usuyama**
Thank you.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[04:52] Usuyama**
I'm amazed they made it this far.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Original Product
***SIGN*** Tasting Session
***SIGN*** Restaurant Isuzu
**[05:07] Tatsuru**
All right.
**[05:08] Tatsuru**
That's most of the invitations
to the tasting session.
**[05:12] Mikoto**
I hope everyone comes.
**[05:16] Tatsuru**
You've got a stain on your suit.
**[05:18] Mikoto**
It might be the curry
udon I ate the other day.
**[05:21] Tatsuru**
Make you sure get it cleaned.
**[05:24] Mikoto**
But then I'll have nothing to wear.
**[05:26] Tatsuru**
Don't tell me you only have one suit.
**[05:29] Mikoto**
What? Is there something wrong with that?
**[05:31] Tatsuru**
Seriously?
**[05:32] Tatsuru**
A salesman's suit is a tool of the trade.
**[05:36] Mikoto**
I see...
**[05:41] Tatsuru**
All right.
**[05:46] Tatsuru**
Excuse me.
**[05:48] Tatsuru**
Could you help us find a suit for him?
**[05:51] Tailor**
Understood. This way, please.
**[05:55] Tailor**
Let's start with the material.
**[05:57] Tailor**
Broadly speaking, the material
is produced in three countries.
**[06:01] Tailor**
They are Italy, England, and Japan.
**[06:04] Tailor**
Italian material has a smooth
feel and appearance.
**[06:08] Tailor**
It's known for its strong
colors and soft material.
**[06:11] Tailor**
English fabric has a
springiness and toughness.
**[06:13] Tailor**
It's thick and stiff, suited to the local
climate to keep you warm.
**[06:16] Tailor**
Japanese material is similar to English.
**[06:17] Mikoto**
*What language is she speaking?*
**[06:17] Tailor**
It's resilient, thick, and durable,
so it'll last a long time.
**[06:18] Tailor**
The Owari Province of western Aichi
is famous for producing this material.
**[06:35] Tailor**
Have a seat and wait here.
**[06:38] Tatsuru**
Hey.
**[06:40] Tatsuru**
What do you think of these?
**[06:42] Tatsuru**
Let's get matching clips!
**[06:44] Mikoto**
No friggin' way.
**[06:45] Tatsuru**
Aw.
**[06:47] Mikoto**
I never knew choosing a suit
could be so exhausting.
**[06:51] Tatsuru**
Your appearance changes
the impression you make.
**[06:54] Tatsuru**
It'll help you with your presentation.
**[06:57] Mikoto**
I'm just glad Usuyama-san approved
our green onion ginger ale.
**[07:01] Tatsuru**
You wouldn't have even made it to
the presentation without QA's approval.
**[07:05] Mikoto**
Usuyama-san was super strict.
**[07:08] Mikoto**
I understand why people call
them the company police.
**[07:11] Tatsuru**
He's a serious and stubborn guy.
They're his strengths.
**[07:16] Tatsuru**
But I think he could afford to be
a little more honest with himself.
**[07:20] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[07:21] Tatsuru**
I know he hasn't completely
let go of badminton.
**[07:26] Tatsuru**
Otherwise, he wouldn't make excuses
to come watch us play at tournaments.
**[07:29] Mikoto**
Oh, right.
**[07:31] Toya**
You haven't smoothed out your shirts again.
**[07:34] Sota**
Yeah, yeah.
**[07:36] Toya**
You think tomorrow's tasting will go well?
**[07:39] Sota**
Who knows?
**[07:40] Toya**
"Who knows"? That's cold.
**[07:42] Toya**
We came up with the proposal together.
**[07:44] Toya**
Don't you want to do something to help?
**[07:47] Sota**
The trial product's already been made.
**[07:49] Sota**
There's nothing I can do to change
the outcome as a QA employee.
**[07:52] Toya**
Maybe so, but...
**[07:55] Toya**
I guess he'll be fine as long
as nothing major happens.
**[07:59] Sota**
I'm sure he will be.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Tasting Session
**[08:13] Purchasing Dept 1**
What's this stuff in storage?
**[08:16] Purchasing Dept 2**
I'm not sure. Maybe it's
ingredients for the tasting.
**[08:19] Purchasing Dept 2**
But there isn't enough for it to be that,
and there shouldn't be anything leftover.
**[08:25] Usuyama**
Could you tell me more about that?
**[08:32] Takeda**
Now we just have to wait
for the drinks to arrive.
**[08:37] Tatsuru**
That looks pretty good on you.
**[08:44] Takeda**
Speak of the devil. They're here.
**[08:47] Mikoto**
Huh? Where's the green onion ginger ale?
**[08:49] Driver**
What? This is everything.
**[08:52] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[08:53] Tatsuru**
That can't be right.
**[08:55] Usuyama**
There's been a problem.
**[08:57] Usuyama**
Because of that, the tasting of the green
onion ginger ale has been canceled.
**[09:02] All**
What?
**[09:04] Mikoto**
What?
**[09:07] Mikoto**
The tasting is canceled? But why?
**[09:10] Usuyama**
I was informed by the
purchasing department that
**[09:13] Usuyama**
some ingredients that should
have been used in the ginger ale
**[09:15] Usuyama**
may have been leftover.
**[09:18] Usuyama**
It's possible ingredients
for another product
**[09:20] Usuyama**
were mixed into the drink in
place of the leftover ingredients.
**[09:24] Mikoto**
All this over a possibility—
**[09:25] Usuyama**
Reducing that possibility to zero is the
job of the quality assurance department.
**[09:29] Usuyama**
I can't allow the green onion ginger
ale to be shipped to the tasting.
**[09:33] Mikoto**
But...
**[09:36] Tatsuru**
It hasn't been confirmed yet, right?
**[09:38] Usuyama**
It's simply extremely likely.
**[09:41] Toya**
I'm going to ask my seniors if
there's anything we can do about it.
**[09:45] Takeda**
Then I'll see if we can change
the order of the tasting session.
**[09:49] Tatsuru**
We should do what we can, too.
**[09:52] Tatsuru**
It's possible the wrong quantity was ordered.
**[09:55] Tatsuru**
Let's check the order slip.
**[09:56] Ninosaka**
We'll do what we can here. Go on.
**[10:00] Yata**
What? Ninosaka-san?
**[10:01] Ninosaka**
I wish I were getting paid a bonus for this.
**[10:05] Tatsuru**
Let's send someone to
Tatebayashi's warehouse, too.
**[10:08] Tatsuru**
Best to have someone check in person.
**[10:09] Mikoto**
Then I'll go—
**[10:10] Sota**
No.
**[10:11] Sota**
I'll go.
**[10:14] Usuyama**
There's no need for you to go.
**[10:16] Sota**
I helped write the proposal.
**[10:19] Sota**
If I don't do something,
this will leave a bad taste in my mouth.
**[10:22] Tatsuru**
All right. In that case,
we're counting on you, Sota.
**[10:25] Mikoto**
Thank you.
**[10:27] Mikoto**
Excuse me, do you have the order slip for
the green onion ginger ale ingredients?
**[10:33] Tatsuru**
It's an emergency. Please.
**[10:35] Purchasing Dept 1**
The slip was already sent to accounting.
**[10:39] Mikoto**
Thank you.
**[10:41] Accounting Dept**
The order slip?
**[10:42] Accounting Dept**
It's already been sent to storage.
**[10:44] Mikoto**
Could you let us in there?
**[10:48] Mikoto**
Damn it. Where is it?
**[10:50] Tatsuru**
Given the date, it should
be around here somewhere.
**[10:53] Mikoto**
Is it really in here?
**[10:55] Accounting Dept**
It sure is. Every slip gets brought
here after it's been processed.
**[11:01] Mikoto**
Really?
**[11:03] Accounting Dept**
Of course.
**[11:10] Accounting Dept**
Huh?!
**[11:13] Mikoto**
What are these?
**[11:14] Tatsuru**
Looks like unsorted slips.
**[11:16] Accounting Dept**
We're always busy around
the end of the month.
**[11:22] Accounting Dept**
Please don't tell my boss!
***SIGN*** Tohoku Expressway
***SIGN*** Drive Safely
**[11:41] Mikoto Mom**
Why, if it isn't Saeki-san.
**[11:43] Mikoto Mom**
It's good to see you!
**[11:46] Saeki Mom**
Oh, wow. Shiratori-san,
you haven't changed at all!
**[11:49] Megumu**
Daddy!
**[11:52] Usuyama**
Megumu.
**[11:53] Megumu**
We're here.
**[11:54] Fumi**
What's the matter? You were scowling.
**[11:58] Usuyama**
It's nothing.
**[12:00] Fumi**
Remind me, what's that drink
the badminton team is working on?
**[12:03] Megumu**
Green onion ginger ale!
**[12:05] Fumi**
Yeah, that's it. I'm excited for it.
**[12:07] Megumu**
Yeah!
**[12:08] Usuyama**
How do you know about that?
**[12:10] Fumi**
We remembered because for once,
you told us all about your work at home.
**[12:16] Usuyama**
I did?
**[12:18] Yata**
Thank you for making time
in your busy schedules today
**[12:22] Yata**
to attend the Sunlight
Beverage tasting session.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
Original Product Tasting Session
**[12:25] Yata**
The trial products you'll be tasting today
**[12:28] Yata**
were developed as part of our
company's planning contest.
**[12:31] Yata**
We'll be serving drinks freshly
produced at our factory.
**[12:34] Yata**
Now, let's get started!
**[12:36] Yata**
Here's our first beverage!
**[12:40] Mikoto**
We'll never get through all these.
**[12:41] Tatsuru**
Move your hands, not your mouth.
**[12:44] Mikoto**
I know, I know!
**[12:48] Mikoto**
Usuyama-san?!
**[12:49] Usuyama**
There's no time to dawdle.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
Original Product Tasting Session
**[12:52] Yata**
Here's our second beverage.
***SIGN*** Rouge
***SIGN*** Orange Juice
**[12:54] Yata**
Orange Juice "Rouge."
**[13:06] Mikoto**
Found it!
**[13:07] Mikoto**
Five bags is correct, right?
**[13:09] Tatsuru**
Yeah.
**[13:10] Usuyama**
So the order was correct...
**[13:12] Usuyama**
What were those leftover ingredients, then?
**[13:17] Tatsuru**
It's Sota.
**[13:18] Tatsuru**
How'd it go?
**[13:20] Sota**
The leftover ingredients at the warehouse
happened to be in similar-looking bags,
**[13:23] Sota**
but they weren't for the
green onion ginger ale.
**[13:25] Sota**
*They were just mistakenly shipped here.*
**[13:30] Tatsuru**
Got it. So there's no problem
with the trial product.
**[13:33] Tatsuru**
Have them sent over ASAP.
**[13:36] Tatsuru**
What? The trucks are all out,
and there are none left?
**[13:39] Sota**
Apparently a rush order came in.
**[13:42] Sota**
There are no refrigerated
trucks they can send.
**[13:44] Tatsuru**
Got it. Thanks, Sota.
**[13:46] Mikoto**
But we made it this far...
**[13:54] Tatsuru**
Yeah, it's me. You got a sec?
**[13:58] Yata**
Next up is our final product of the tasting.
**[14:01] Yata**
Last, but not least, is...
***SIGN*** Roasted Green Tea
***SIGN*** Black Tea
***SIGN*** Oolong Tea
***SIGN*** We Are TEA
**[14:07] Yata**
But first, let's enjoy a performance
from our company's mascot, Sunbeaver!
**[14:15] Ninosaka**
*I'm definitely getting that bonus!*
**[14:20] Mikoto**
There's no point in doing that to buy time.
**[14:23] Tatsuru**
What are you doing? It's not over yet.
**[14:26] Mikoto**
Isn't it, though?
***SIGN*** Safety First
***SIGN*** Thriving Business
**[14:37] Mikoto**
What?
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[14:45] Mikoto**
Azuma?!
**[14:47] Yata**
Thank you for waiting, everyone!
**[14:50] Yata**
The tasting's final drink has arrived!
It's green onion ginger ale!
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
Original Product Tasting Session
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[15:00] Mikoto Mom**
It's refreshing and easy to drink.
**[15:02] Saeki Mom**
And there's a hint of apple.
***SIGN*** Today's event has ended
***SIGN*** This way to the Sunlight
Beverage Tasting Session
***SIGN*** Thank you for coming
**[15:14] Azuma**
Surprised?
**[15:15] Mikoto**
Of course.
**[15:16] Mikoto**
You looked out of place
in that tricked-out truck.
**[15:19] Azuma**
Well, I still can't believe
you're a salesman.
**[15:23] Mikoto**
That's fair.
**[15:26] Mikoto**
Hey, uh...
**[15:28] Mikoto**
You really saved my neck today.
**[15:31] Mikoto**
Thanks, Azuma.
**[15:35] Azuma**
You've changed, Mikoto. You're
more honest than you used to be.
**[15:40] Mikoto**
Huh? I haven't changed.
**[15:46] Azuma**
I can give badminton everything I've got now.
**[15:50] Azuma**
I had fun playing with you after all,
even if it was as opponents.
**[15:56] Mikoto**
Me, too.
**[15:58] Azuma**
I won't lose next time.
**[16:04] Mikoto**
I'll beat you again.
**[16:12] Mikoto**
Okay.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage Co., Ltd.
Sales Department Number 1
**[16:22] Employee**
Sales department number one, you're up next.
**[16:26] Mikoto**
Yes, sir.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale
**[16:29] Mikoto**
Allow me to begin my presentation
on green onion ginger ale.
**[16:36] Yata**
You think Shiratori-kun will be okay?
**[16:39] Amano**
I'm not so sure.
**[16:40] Ninosaka**
Later.
**[16:41] Yata**
What? Aren't you curious
about the presentation?
**[16:44] Ninosaka**
I don't get paid to be curious.
**[16:46] Yata**
Oh, Ninosaka-san.
**[16:48] Amano**
He bought time until the green
onion ginger ale arrived.
**[16:51] Amano**
He must care, at least a little.
**[16:53] Yata**
You think so?
**[16:56] Yata**
Anyway, that Tomari truck
sure was impressive.
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[17:03] Tonozaki**
Sorry about the rush job.
**[17:05] Azuma**
It's fine. More importantly, um...
**[17:10] Tonozaki**
Aren't our babies awesome?
**[17:15] Azuma**
I don't think I'm ready for those yet.
***SIGN*** Concrete Merchandise Sales Plan
***SIGN*** 1. Use All-Glass Ramune Bottles
***SIGN*** Shape and Raw Materials
**[17:18] Mikoto**
This concludes my presentation.
Thank you for listening.
**[17:23] President**
That sounded good to me.
**[17:25] Managing Director**
Indeed. It would do well as one of
our company's unusual products.
**[17:30] President**
Right? We'll promote it as this year's special—
**[17:32] Managing Director**
However!
**[17:34] Managing Director**
Recently, the reaction to our unusual
products has been diminishing.
**[17:39] President**
But doing things other
companies can't is our—
**[17:43] Managing Director**
Our company employs a large
number of employees.
**[17:47] Managing Director**
We should cut back on products
that don't produce results.
**[17:50] President**
Y-You're not wrong, but...
**[17:54] Mikoto**
This doesn't look good.
**[17:56] Takeda**
The president can be a pushover.
**[17:59] Managing Director**
What our company needs is to
strengthen our key products.
**[18:02] Managing Director**
Our minor products alone aren't enough.
**[18:04] Managing Director**
According to this proposal,
**[18:06] Managing Director**
the ramune bottle is intended to
eliminate its minor product impression.
**[18:10] Managing Director**
How are you going to get all-glass
bottles in this day and age?
***SIGN*** All-Glass
**[18:15] Both**
You'll find an explanation
in this supplement.
**[18:23] Mikoto**
Takeda-san, what are you doing?
**[18:27] Takeda**
What's going on here, Shiratori?
**[18:29] Takeda**
It's blank!
**[18:31] Mikoto**
What?! That can't be right.
**[18:34] Mikoto**
Why?
**[18:37] Managing Director**
What's the matter?
**[18:38] Takeda**
Nothing, uh...
**[18:45] Takeda**
*I can't do it.*
**[18:47] (Flashback) Saruhashi**
Just imagine everyone's naked.
**[19:02] Managing Director**
What's so funny?
**[19:04] Takeda**
*It really works.*
**[19:07] Takeda**
Allow me to explain.
**[19:10] Takeda**
We've already negotiated
with the manufacturer
**[19:12] Takeda**
regarding the all-glass ramune bottles,
and things are looking good.
**[19:15] Takeda**
Also, by using return bins,
**[19:18] Takeda**
we can keep our CO2 emissions and container
manufacturing energy consumption low.
**[19:24] Takeda**
Furthermore, we're partnering with
green onion farmers from Fukaya City
**[19:27] Takeda**
and glass manufacturers
within the prefecture.
**[19:30] Takeda**
Promoting green policies and
reinvigorating regional industries
**[19:35] Takeda**
will improve our company's image.
**[19:38] Managing Director**
What about the cost?
**[19:40] Managing Director**
All of this costs time and money.
**[19:43] Managing Director**
This better earn a profit.
**[19:45] Managing Director**
You can make it sound as nice as you want,
**[19:48] Managing Director**
but it doesn't mean anything without results.
**[19:51] Managing Director**
Besides, I can't imagine
there's any demand for this.
**[19:54] Usuyama**
May I speak?
**[19:56] Managing Director**
I didn't ask for the QA department's opinion.
**[19:59] Managing Director**
You only need to concern yourself
with safety and numbers.
**[20:02] Usuyama**
You're right. According to the *numbers*,
**[20:06] Usuyama**
the green onion ginger ale
**[20:08] Usuyama**
received a high rating from 89% of the
guests who attended the tasting event.
***SIGN*** My child loved it. The natural sweetness was delicious. I look forward to it becoming a product!
***SIGN*** I'm glad it seems healthy. I liked that it wasn't too sweet, either.
***SIGN*** It was really good!
***SIGN*** The strong carbonation made it refreshing and tasty. I'd like to drink this during the summer.
**[20:14] Usuyama**
There's adequate demand for this product.
**[20:17] President**
Well, we can't ignore the
voices of our customers.
**[20:19] President**
All right. Let's go with
green onion ginger ale!
**[20:22] Takeda**
Yes!
**[20:33] Tatsuru**
Good work.
**[20:35] Tatsuru**
Takeda seems to have overcome his
performance anxiety, and you did well, too.
**[20:40] Tatsuru**
And you looked good in that suit.
**[20:42] Mikoto**
I'm glad it all worked out.
We had some close calls.
**[20:47] Tatsuru**
You're starting to enjoy
your job, aren't you?
**[20:50] Mikoto**
It's... It's not like that.
It's because I had everyone's help.
**[20:54] Mikoto**
I just felt like I had to do it.
**[20:57] Tatsuru**
Hey, thanks for the help at the end.
**[21:00] Tatsuru**
You're the same Usuyama of
the East you used to be.
**[21:02] Tatsuru**
You still get things done
when it's crunch time.
**[21:06] Usuyama**
Oh, please. How many years do you think
it's been since I quit playing badminton?
**[21:12] Tatsuru**
No matter how many years pass, you can't
get rid of what's ingrained in you.
**[21:18] Mikoto**
Usuyama-san, are you really never
going to play badminton again?
**[21:25] Usuyama**
I...
***SIGN*** National Corporate Badminton Tournament
Day 4
**[23:07] Takuma**
How amusing.
**[23:09] Takuma**
All the nobodies have shown up.
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***SIGN*** Toyo AUTO
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank
***SIGN*** Izumo Naohiro
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
**[00:07] Ref**
Game and match won by Kirishima and Izumo.
**[00:14] Takuma**
Aw, man. That wasn't even a warm-up.
**[00:18] Ibuki**
Kirishima.
**[00:21] Nakamura**
Takuma, Uni's playing SunBev.
**[00:24] Nakamura**
You're not gonna watch?
**[00:26] Takuma**
Nah, I'm sure my brother's
team is gonna win anyway.
**[00:29] Takimoto**
Isn't SunBev where Shiratori-kun went?
**[00:32] Takimoto**
I heard he switched to doubles, too.
**[00:35] Takuma**
Huh...
**[00:36] Nakamura**
It'd be pretty interesting if they
beat the world's second-best team.
**[00:39] Takimoto**
No one can do that except for Takkun.
**[00:42] Ibuki**
When's their match?
**[00:44] Takimoto**
What? Ibuki-san, you're
going to watch their match?
**[00:47] Ibuki**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** (Player Name)
***SIGN*** (Number)
***SIGN*** Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
***SIGN*** Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
**[00:53] Izumo**
Tatsuru...
***SIGN*** National Corporate Badminton Tournament Sixth Round
Sunlight Beverage vs. Unisics
**[01:00] Takeda**
Today's the day my racket spits fire!
**[01:03] Takeda**
Allow me to explain! If I imagine
my opponents are naked...
**[01:06] Toya**
Okay, okay! Let's try to chill out.
**[01:09] Mikoto**
We're going to win.
**[01:11] Tatsuru**
Yeah.
**[01:17] Misora**
Today's match is being broadcast, right?
**[01:19] Misora**
Maybe we'll gain some followers.
**[01:21] Yagami**
Should we provide commentary?
**[01:23] Natsuki**
Hype!
**[01:24] Misora**
You two might not get the chance to play.
**[01:27] Misora**
Hayato-san's team and I will get us two wins.
**[01:30] Misora**
Ow.
**[01:30] Ogino**
Idiots, don't get ahead of yourselves.
**[01:33] Ogino**
You, too, Hayato.
**[01:36] Hayato**
Why am I getting yelled at, too?
**[01:40] Hayato**
There's no way I'd get ahead of myself.
**[01:43] Hayato**
Not when they took a game
off us the other day.
**[01:45] Yata**
It's nearly time. If we win this,
we're in the semifinals!
**[01:49] Amano**
But we're up against the powerful Unisics.
**[01:52] Amano**
It'll be a tough battle.
**[01:55] Megumu**
Wow, look at these people.
**[01:57] Futami**
It's been a while since I last
watched a match. I'm excited.
**[02:06] Ibuki**
You curious about your old team's match?
**[02:16] Hayato**
We'll be going all-out from the start today.
***SIGN*** #07: Alternative
**[02:32] Ref**
First game won by Kirishima
and Oginome of Unisics, 21-15.
**[02:35] Megumu**
We lost.
**[02:37] Futami**
We haven't lost yet. We'll win the next one!
**[02:40] Futami**
Right, Daddy?
**[02:42] Usuyama**
I hope so.
**[02:44] Usuyama**
* Oginome's brilliant shots*
* are forcing them to lob,*
**[02:48] Usuyama**
*and Kirishima is smashing them down.*
**[02:50] Usuyama**
* They're playing into their*
* opponents' strategy.*
**[02:53] Hayato**
They're weaker than I expected.
**[02:56] Oginome**
Why do you look mildly disappointed?
**[02:59] Oginome**
Let's win the next game.
**[03:01] Hayato**
Yeah, yeah.
**[03:03] Tatsuru**
Those smashes are fast. I couldn't get them.
**[03:07] Mikoto**
We expected this.
**[03:09] Tatsuru**
Just like we planned,
it's time for Operation: Attack.
**[03:13] Mikoto**
That name...
**[03:16] Mikoto**
Luck is on our side. The gym
will favor us in the next game.
**[03:24] Ref**
Love all. Begin.
**[03:32] Tatsuru**
*There it is.*
**[03:34] Hayato**
*It's low!*
**[03:44] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
What? You want to throw the first game?
**[03:47] (Flashback) Mikoto**
We'll lay the groundwork to win the match.
***SIGN*** A 7/19 Cross Hairpin
***SIGN*** B 5/19 Hairpin
**[03:49] (Flashback) Mikoto**
For the first game, we'll let
our opponents do what they want,
***SIGN*** Oginome
***SIGN*** C 3/19 Push
***SIGN*** Other 4/19
***SIGN*** Straight 5/16
***SIGN*** Cross 1/6
**[03:52] (Flashback) Mikoto**
and identify their habits and patterns.
**[03:56] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
A-All right.
**[03:57] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Once they've let their guard
down in the second game,
**[03:59] (Flashback) Mikoto**
we'll answer their hairpin
shots with attack lobs.
**[04:08] Yata**
Miyazumi-san's amazing!
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
**[04:10] Hayato**
* I see. They're using attacking*
* lobs to prevent me from smashing.*
**[04:17] Oginome**
Go!
**[04:18] ---**
*Here it comes!*
**[04:20] Mikoto**
*I'm not hitting it over there.*
**[04:23] Both**
Yes!
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
**[04:28] Hayato**
They're not too bad.
**[04:29] Oginome**
No, but...
**[04:31] Oginome**
* In that case, I'll put some spin on*
* my shots to catch them off-guard.*
**[04:37] Hayato**
* Even if they hit attack lobs,*
* I'll force the smash!*
**[04:45] Tatsuru**
*They're not making this easy.*
**[04:51] Mikoto**
* In this game, we've focused*
* our shots on Kirishima Hayato.*
**[04:55] Mikoto**
* They'll assume we'll do the same*
* thing again, but we'll outwit them.*
**[05:01] Both**
One more point!
**[05:09] Oginome**
*All right, it's up in the air.*
**[05:12] Hayato**
*Perfect.*
**[05:16] Oginome**
*It's short?!*
**[05:18] Hayato**
*Is it the wind?*
**[05:19] Mikoto**
*He realized too late.*
**[05:21] Tatsuru**
*Just as planned.*
**[05:24] (Flashback) Mikoto**
The shuttle weighs five grams.
**[05:26] (Flashback) Mikoto**
The slightest breeze affects its course.
**[05:28] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Fortunately for us,
we're playing upwind this game.
**[05:32] (Flashback) Mikoto**
Their shots will fall short.
**[05:35] Tatsuru**
So that's what you meant when
you said the gym would favor us.
**[05:38] Mikoto**
If he smashes, you have to
return it, no matter what.
**[05:42] Tatsuru**
*Talk about an unreasonable request.*
**[05:45] Oginome**
It's out!
**[05:51] Both**
Yeah!
**[05:53] Ref**
Second game and match won by Miyazumi
and Shiratori of Sunlight Beverage.
**[05:59] Ibuki**
The world's number two team was beaten.
**[06:02] Yata**
Now they're even.
**[06:04] Amano**
It's down to the next game.
**[06:08] Hayato**
*This time we're upwind!*
**[06:19] Hayato**
That went farther than I expected.
**[06:24] Hayato**
*The previous game threw me off.*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
**[06:33] Mikoto**
*This is what we've been waiting for.*
**[06:35] Mikoto**
*He just missed his smash.*
**[06:37] Mikoto**
* A normal player would hesitate*
* to aim for the same spot again.*
**[06:40] Mikoto**
*But Kirishima Hayato, the perfectionist...*
**[06:44] Mikoto**
*will go for this!*
**[06:46] Toya**
Wow!
**[06:47] Takeda**
One more point!
**[07:02] Tatsuru**
*Come on, come on, come on!*
**[07:16] Mikoto**
Yeah!
**[07:19] Ref**
Game and match won by Miyazumi
and Shiratori of Sunlight Beverage.
**[07:22] Both**
Yeah!
**[07:26] Ref**
15-21, 21-19, 21-19.
**[07:36] Hayato**
Now it's 1-1.
**[07:38] Mikoto**
We'll win the next match, too.
**[07:41] Takeda**
You guys are amazing!
**[07:43] Takeda**
I can't believe you beat the
world's second-ranked team.
**[07:46] Ono**
Good work.
**[07:47] Both**
Thank you.
**[07:48] Toya**
You better ride this wave, bro!
**[07:51] Sota**
Yeah.
**[07:53] Yata**
Sota-kun's opponent in the
next match is Misora Ayato.
**[07:56] Amano**
Yeah. After winning the Inter-High,
he joined a corporate team.
**[08:00] Amano**
He's this tournament's youngest player.
**[08:03] Yata**
What kind of monster is he?
**[08:08] Misora**
I look forward to our match, Elizabeth.
**[08:12] Utsugi**
Misora, don't do that during matches.
**[08:15] Misora**
Oh-kay.
**[08:18] Yata**
He k-kissed it.
**[08:21] Amano**
Yeah.
**[08:22] Yata**
An eccentric pretty boy. I dig it!
**[08:26] Ref**
One-love.
**[08:27] Yata**
What, already?
**[08:32] Misora**
*I'm coming for you, Elizabeth.*
**[08:36] Misora**
*See? Gotcha.*
**[08:40] Misora**
Yeah!
**[08:44] Yata**
I know he's our opponent, but he
makes me want to cheer for him.
**[08:47] Amano**
Yeah...
**[08:48] Utsugi**
Just look at that. It's like he's
playing around with the shuttle.
**[08:52] Natsuki**
Is it true that Sorarin can talk to shuttles?
**[08:55] Yagami**
I once saw him eating lunch with one.
**[08:57] Natsuki**
Huh?
**[08:58] Utsugi**
You guys go get warmed up.
We're gonna sweep this match.
**[09:04] Both**
Yes, sir!
**[09:11] Takeda**
Sota, up front!
**[09:14] Usuyama**
*Close.*
**[09:17] Misora**
Hey, when are you gonna
actually start trying?
**[09:21] Sota**
I already am.
**[09:23] Misora**
Oh, really?
**[09:28] Sota**
*I'm doing my best, too.*
**[09:32] Toya**
A high backhand smash!
**[09:34] Sota**
*But...*
**[09:36] Sota**
* Some things just can't be done,*
* no matter how hard you try.*
**[09:42] Misora**
All right! That feels awesome!
**[09:43] Ref**
Game and match won by Misora
of Unisics, 21-14, 21-13.
**[09:54] Tatsuru**
Good work. That was a close game, Sota.
**[09:57] Sota**
Hardly. I don't stand a
chance against a genius.
**[10:02] Toya**
It's okay, Bro.
**[10:04] Toya**
We'll win the next game. Right, Ko-san?
**[10:07] Takeda**
Sure. You can count on us.
**[10:13] Takeda**
* We lost the other day,*
* but I'm different today!*
**[10:29] Both**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Yagami Jun
Natsuki Ryo
**[10:39] Natsuki**
Their movements have improved.
**[10:42] Yagami**
But we'll catch up in a sec!
**[10:44] Natsuki**
Course we will!
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Yagami Jun Natsuki Ryo
**[10:50] Takeda**
Stick with it.
**[10:52] Toya**
Roger that!
**[10:59] All**
Did you hear? Kirishima Hayato lost.
**[11:02] All**
I heard about that. His opponents
were Miyazumi and Shiratori, right?
**[11:06] All**
Yeah, that's it. Their team
is... what was it again?
**[11:21] Ref**
That's game. First game won by
Yagami and Natsuki of Unisics.
**[11:25] Yagami**
Did you see that super shot?
**[11:28] Natsuki**
It was totally insane! There's our thumbnail.
**[11:32] Takeda**
Sorry.
**[11:33] Toya**
We couldn't help that. Let's get
our heads in the next one.
**[11:42] Both**
Nice shot!
**[11:44] All**
They're striking their signature poses!
**[11:46] All**
Nice work, flashy boys!
**[11:53] Utsugi**
*You have the showiness, cheeriness,*
**[11:56] Utsugi**
* and freewheeling attitude*
* to win over the audience.*
**[11:59] Utsugi**
*That is your greatest weapon.*
**[12:02] Utsugi**
*Make full use of it.*
**[12:07] Takeda**
*We're four points behind.*
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Yagami Jun Natsuki Ryo
**[12:09] Ref**
Service over.
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[12:12] Takeda**
*I'm not in bad shape.*
**[12:14] Takeda**
* I can see both our opponents*
* and the court clearly, but...*
**[12:20] Ref**
Service over.
**[12:22] Takeda**
*But I can't close this four-point gap.*
**[12:27] Takeda**
*I can't afford to lose.*
**[12:32] Takeda**
*For both the team's sake and my own...*
**[12:37] Natsuki**
Hup!
**[12:40] Takeda**
*I have to give everything I've got!*
**[12:48] Ref**
Game and match won by Yagami and
Natsuki of Unisics, 21-16, 21-16.
**[12:51] ---**
Hell yeah!
**[13:00] All**
Thank you.
**[13:03] Amano**
That was a good match.
**[13:07] Usuyama**
* I can't believe they put up such*
* a strong showing against Unisics.*
**[13:10] Usuyama**
* They might actually be able to*
* rank well at the next S/J League!*
**[13:15] Futami**
Daddy.
**[13:15] Futami**
Megumu has to pee.
Could you wait for us at the exit?
**[13:19] Usuyama**
Sure.
**[13:21] Usuyama**
* I'm an idiot. What am*
* I getting so excited for?*
**[13:31] Usuyama**
*Now I get it. I'm jealous.*
**[13:40] Usuyama**
*Reliable and stable. That's my motto.*
***SIGN*** 2. Marunaga Futami 496 Points
***SIGN*** 3. Hayashi Ken 495 Points
***SIGN*** 4. Hara Ryo 494 Points
***SIGN*** 5. Usuyama Toru 493 Points
***SIGN*** 6. Seki Hikari 490 Points
***SIGN*** 7. Furukawa Miki 489 Points
***SIGN*** 8. Ito Daisuke 488 Points
**[13:49] Usuyama**
*Futami understands me better than anyone.*
**[13:58] Usuyama**
*I wanted to make her happy.*
***SIGN*** Maternity Record Book
***SIGN*** Guardian Name:
**[14:11] Usuyama**
* Just before graduating from college,*
* we learned she was pregnant and got married.*
**[14:17] Usuyama**
*I quit playing badminton.*
**[14:20] Usuyama**
*I'd protect my family.*
**[14:22] Usuyama**
*That's all I was thinking about.*
**[14:27] Usuyama**
*Work, Futami, Megumu.*
**[14:34] Usuyama**
*It's greedy to want*
**[14:37] Usuyama**
*more than I already have.*
***SIGN*** Locker Room
**[14:43] Takeda**
All right! We're gonna drink tonight.
**[14:45] Toya**
The proposal's due first thing Monday, huh?
**[14:49] Tatsuru**
Has anyone seen my pants?
**[14:52] Sota**
No.
**[14:53] Mikoto**
Why are you guys acting so normal?
**[14:55] Mikoto**
There's no way you can be satisfied
with only making it to the sixth round.
**[15:01] ---**
Hey...
**[15:03] Toya**
Why do you care? You won.
**[15:05] Mikoto**
Because we all have to win.
**[15:08] Mikoto**
You know, because we're a team.
**[15:16] Mikoto**
What's so funny?!
**[15:17] Tatsuru**
Just *who* said we're satisfied?
**[15:20] Toya**
We all get it.
**[15:22] Takeda**
Acting glum about it won't change anything.
**[15:25] Tatsuru**
I'm glad to hear you say that, though.
**[15:27] Takeda**
You used to be so self-centered, but now...
**[15:30] Both**
"We all have to win because we're a team."
**[15:36] Mikoto**
What? Hey—
**[15:37] Tatsuru**
You've matured, Shiratori-kun.
**[15:50] Hayato**
Hey. We had some close matches, huh?
**[15:53] Sota**
Not me. I can't keep up
with a teen's stamina.
**[15:58] Hayato**
I see. Better get running, then.
**[16:01] Sota**
I suppose.
**[16:02] Hayato**
You've gotta practice if you want to win.
**[16:06] Sota**
Excuse me.
**[16:07] Hayato**
Huh?
**[16:08] Sota**
You're already so strong.
What motivates you to try even harder?
**[16:16] Hayato**
There's someone I really don't
want to lose to. That's all.
**[16:28] Mikoto**
Are you okay?
**[16:31] Tatsuru**
Yeah, I'm fine. I just twisted it a little.
**[16:35] Mikoto**
Try to be careful.
**[16:36] Mikoto**
You're an old man.
**[16:39] Mikoto**
Excuse me.
**[16:40] Izumo**
No, excuse me.
**[16:44] Izumo**
You're Tatsuru's...
**[16:46] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[16:48] Izumo**
I'm glad you found a nice partner.
**[16:51] Tatsuru**
Izumo...
**[16:53] Mikoto**
You two know each other?
**[16:56] Izumo**
Izumo Naohiro. I'm Tatsuru's former partner.
**[16:59] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[17:00] Takuma**
Well, if it isn't the loser.
**[17:04] Takuma**
I heard you're playing doubles again
after I crushed you at the Inter-High.
**[17:10] Mikoto**
You deliberately went
after Azuma, didn't you?
**[17:14] Takuma**
Crush the weaker player first.
**[17:17] Takuma**
It's standard practice.
**[17:19] Takuma**
Shouldn't you be worrying
about your own team instead?
**[17:23] Takuma**
Our second-string team is
still better than yours.
**[17:26] Takimoto**
Takkun, let's go.
**[17:27] Takuma**
Whatever. Good luck with
your weak little team.
**[17:31] Mikoto**
Hold on.
**[17:33] Mikoto**
Kirishima Takuma, we'll beat you
and Mitsuhoshi at the S/J League.
**[17:39] Takuma**
What? Who do you think you're—
**[17:41] Ibuki**
Knock it off.
**[17:44] Ibuki**
It's good to see you again.
**[17:47] Mikoto**
Hello.
**[17:48] Ibuki**
You can settle this on the court.
**[17:51] Ibuki**
That said, beating Mitsuhoshi would
make you the best in the world.
**[17:57] Ibuki**
So good luck with that.
**[18:02] Izumo**
Take care of your leg.
**[18:18] Megumu**
Daddy!
**[18:20] Megumu**
Mommy said she won an award.
**[18:22] Usuyama**
What?
***SIGN*** Arata Literary Award
***SIGN*** 172nd Selection Results
***SIGN*** Winner "Ecstasy of the Dead" Yanagi Seiji
***SIGN*** Winner "The Shepherd's Long Dream" Kigami Hana
***SIGN*** Honorable Mention "A Single Human" Honda Minami
***SIGN*** Honorable Mention "The Rain, the Sky, and
Clouds of Dust" Usuyama Futami
***SIGN*** These 4 works have been awarded prizes
A list of judges can be found below
**[18:24] Usuyama**
That's amazing. Congratulations.
**[18:28] Futami**
I'm one step closer to becoming an author.
**[18:32] Futami**
It's because you helped me
with housework and childcare.
**[18:36] Futami**
I'll go for the grand prize next!
**[18:39] Usuyama**
Sure.
**[18:40] Futami**
Which means... you should
play badminton again.
**[18:46] Futami**
You want to play with them,
**[18:49] Futami**
don't you?
**[18:55] Usuyama**
But...
**[18:57] Futami**
It's all right for us to have dreams even
after we get married and become parents.
**[19:05] Usuyama**
I might fail despite my efforts.
**[19:08] Futami**
If that happens, Megumu
and I will cheer you up.
**[19:12] Futami**
Then you can look for a new dream.
**[19:16] Megumu**
Daddy.
***SIGN*** One Coupon to Play Badminton
**[19:30] Usuyama**
Thank you.
**[19:31] Futami**
Come on, you'd better hurry.
**[19:35] Usuyama**
I'll be back.
**[19:40] Futami**
Go get 'em, Daddy!
**[19:42] Usuyama**
Yeah!
**[20:04] Usuyama**
Wait! Wait for me!
**[20:08] Mikoto**
Usuyama-san.
**[20:12] Usuyama**
I run ten kilometers every day.
**[20:14] Usuyama**
I do strength training and
practice my swing, too.
**[20:17] Usuyama**
I'll pick up shuttles or do anything else!
**[20:20] Usuyama**
Just please, let me play badminton!
**[20:28] Ono**
It's been too long since you've
played an actual match.
**[20:30] Ono**
You're not especially young, either.
**[20:35] Ono**
So you'd better play like
your life depends on it.
**[20:39] Ono**
You got that, Usuyama?
**[20:42] Usuyama**
Yes, sir!
**[20:43] Tatsuru**
You made us wait long enough.
**[20:47] Ono**
Out in the sixth round. That's how
strong you guys are right now.
**[20:52] Ono**
Based on that, I've gotta ask:
how far do you want to go?
**[20:55] Mikoto**
Winning the S/J League.
**[20:57] Mikoto**
What other answer is there?
**[20:58] Toya**
Wow, so confident.
**[21:00] Tatsuru**
It's worth a shot.
**[21:02] Takeda**
It'd be nice to win.
**[21:05] Sota**
Let's go with that, then.
**[21:08] Ono**
Then that's the team's goal.
**[21:10] Ono**
We've got five months until the S/J League.
**[21:13] Ono**
There isn't a moment to waste. Got it?!
**[21:16] All**
Yes, sir!
**[22:56] Managing Director**
I see. So they lost.
**[23:03] Managing Director**
A weak team is a useless team.
**[23:08] Managing Director**
We must discard anything that's
a burden to the company.
# E8 - Breakthrough
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G14U4E05Q/breakthrough)
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***SIGN*** Saitama Matsugishi Public Elementary
**[00:25] Sota**
Usuyama-san, are you sure you took
time off from playing badminton?
**[00:28] Usuyama**
My stamina is still lagging way behind.
**[00:32] Usuyama**
I've got a long way to go.
**[00:34] Ono**
Gather up.
**[00:37] Ono**
I've got something to tell you boys today.
**[00:39] Ono**
It's about the future of the badminton team.
**[00:43] Toya**
Ko-san, do you need the bathroom?
**[00:45] Sota**
Wait until after this.
**[00:46] Takeda**
It's not that!
**[00:47] Ono**
Toya! Sota!
**[00:49] Both**
Sorry, sir!
**[00:54] Ono**
You two...
**[00:56] Ono**
will be playing doubles together.
**[01:00] Both**
Huh?
**[01:03] Both**
What?!
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
**[02:37] Toya**
What do you mean, we'll be playing doubles?!
***SIGN*** #08: Breakthrough
**[02:40] Toya**
My brother plays singles,
and I've got Ko-san—
**[02:44] Toya**
Wait...
**[02:46] Ono**
Takeda's retiring from play
and becoming a coach.
**[02:51] Takeda**
It's not a bad thing.
**[02:54] Takeda**
I'd been considering it for
a while. You knew that, Toya.
**[02:58] Mikoto**
But you overcame your
performance anxiety recently.
**[03:03] Takeda**
That's why I'm doing this.
**[03:04] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[03:05] Takeda**
In our match against Unisics
at the corporate tournament,
**[03:08] Takeda**
I played at full strength and lost.
**[03:12] Takeda**
I gave everything I had as
a player and still lost.
**[03:17] Takeda**
Now that Usuyama-san's joined the team,
**[03:20] Takeda**
when I thought about what I could
do to help SunBev improve,
**[03:25] Takeda**
I realized I had to become a coach.
**[03:26] Toya**
But...
**[03:27] Takeda**
I'm engaging with badminton
on the path of my choosing.
**[03:31] Toya**
Ko-san...
**[03:33] Ono**
Takeda's always paying close
attention to his surroundings.
**[03:36] Ono**
He'll make a good coach.
**[03:39] Tatsuru**
I hope you'll provide us with some
good guidance, Coach Takeda.
**[03:44] Takeda**
You can count on me, team!
**[03:46] Takeda**
Try not to let my coaching
throw you off the team.
**[03:48] Toya**
See? It went straight to his head.
**[03:54] Ono**
Now then, our goal is winning the S/J League.
**[04:01] Ono**
It won't be like the number two league
we were playing in until last year.
**[04:04] Ono**
We'll be going hard with a winning lineup!
**[04:07] All**
Yes, sir!
**[04:08] Ono**
Doubles 1 will be Tatsu and Shiratori.
**[04:10] Ono**
We'll start with you two
locking down a win for us.
**[04:13] Both**
Yes, sir.
**[04:14] Ono**
Usuyama, you'll be playing singles.
**[04:15] Ono**
Make up for the gap in your
badminton career with grit.
**[04:18] Usuyama**
Yes, sir!
**[04:19] Ono**
Doubles 2 will be Sota and Toya.
**[04:21] Ono**
You've got the potential for dramatic change.
**[04:24] Ono**
I've got high hopes for you.
**[04:26] Toya**
Yes, sir!
**[04:27] Sota**
Yes, sir.
**[04:32] Toya**
Hey, you're picking out
your bell peppers again.
**[04:35] Sota**
I'll eat them later.
**[04:37] Toya**
Yeah, right.
**[04:39] Sota**
Are you really okay with Ko-san's decision?
**[04:46] Toya**
I think some part of me blamed
Ko-san for our losses.
**[04:54] Toya**
Even though I made a ton of
mistakes, he'd always apologize.
**[05:01] Toya**
I took advantage of that.
**[05:04] Toya**
I don't think Ko-san will regret
choosing to become a coach.
**[05:08] Toya**
So I want to give 100% to
everything I can do, too.
**[05:13] Toya**
I mean, it does feel a little weird
having you as my partner.
**[05:17] Toya**
But...
**[05:18] Toya**
Bro?
**[05:20] Sota**
I'm going for a run.
**[05:21] Toya**
Huh? Hey, Bro!
**[05:30] (Flashback) Ono**
Usuyama, you'll be playing singles.
**[05:32] (Flashback) Ono**
You two will be playing doubles together.
**[05:47] Mikoto**
It's kinda quiet today.
**[05:49] Tatsuru**
Is Takeda late to his first day as a coa—
**[05:52] Tatsuru**
Hey, ow, ow, ow!
**[05:56] Toya**
My brother's not here yet, either.
**[05:59] Takeda**
B-Bad news, guys!
**[06:01] Toya**
Office gossip again?
**[06:03] Takeda**
It's Sota!
**[06:05] Takeda**
He... He submitted his team resignation!
**[06:13] Coworker**
Saeki, don't you need to go to practice?
**[06:16] Sota**
Oh, you know...
**[06:17] Toya**
You dumb piece of shit!
**[06:21] Coworker**
What the?
**[06:22] Toya**
You didn't tell me you were quitting!
**[06:24] Toya**
What do you think you're doing?!
**[06:26] Toya**
You're always—
**[06:28] Sota**
We're in the office.
**[06:30] Sota**
Sorry about the noise.
**[06:34] Toya**
So what's this about you quitting
when we're just getting started?
**[06:38] Sota**
I'm just a filler player now.
**[06:41] Sota**
I might as well not be on the team.
**[06:44] Toya**
Why would you say that?
**[06:47] Sota**
It was already over once
I was taken off singles.
**[06:51] Sota**
I was swapped to doubles
because I was left over
**[06:54] Sota**
after Usuyama-san joined
the team and Ko-san quit.
**[06:58] Toya**
Nobody thinks that.
**[07:00] Sota**
I wouldn't be so sure. Deep down,
you feel sorry for me, didn't you?
**[07:07] Toya**
What?
**[07:08] Sota**
Having you play doubles with me out
of pity just makes me feel miserable.
**[07:13] Toya**
I want to play with—
**[07:15] Sota**
Spare me that crap.
**[07:17] Sota**
Honestly, it's annoying.
**[07:25] Toya**
I see.
**[07:40] Usuyama**
Hey, good evening.
***SIGN*** Extra Onions 100
Rice 100
***SIGN*** Ramen & Mini
Chashu Set 950
***SIGN*** Ramen & Fried
Rice Set 950
***SIGN*** Tsukemen
Regular / Large 850
***SIGN*** Pork Shabu Ramen
Regular 900
Large 1000
XL 1050
***SIGN*** Chashu Ramen
Regular 900
Large 1000
XL 1050
***SIGN*** Ramen
Regular 700
Large 800
XL 850
**[07:51] Usuyama**
Ramen after practice tastes extra good.
**[07:55] Sota**
Shouldn't you be eating at home?
**[07:58] Usuyama**
It's fine. I let them know.
**[08:00] Usuyama**
They did sound jealous, though.
They said it wasn't fair.
**[08:03] Sota**
If you're trying to convince me
to change my mind, I already—
**[08:06] Usuyama**
I'm not giving up the singles spot.
**[08:09] Usuyama**
I might've disrupted the team by joining.
**[08:13] Usuyama**
I know it's an important time
with the tournament coming up.
**[08:16] Usuyama**
But I made that choice prepared
for everything it would entail.
**[08:21] Sota**
I know I can't compete with you.
**[08:24] Sota**
The coach made the right decision.
**[08:27] Usuyama**
You're always capable of calmly seeing
things from a bird's-eye view.
**[08:31] Usuyama**
You're an honest worker. As your
superior, I have no complaints.
**[08:35] Usuyama**
But don't you think you're being
inconsiderate of your own feelings?
**[08:42] Usuyama**
As your teammate, I don't want
you to give up like I did once.
**[08:49] Usuyama**
Of course, I don't regret choosing my family.
**[08:55] Sota**
Your son's an only child, right?
**[08:58] Usuyama**
Huh? Yeah.
**[09:01] Sota**
Sometimes I wonder stupid things,
like why I had to be the older brother...
**[09:07] Sota**
Having to stay ahead of him just because
I was born first is actually pretty hard.
**[09:14] Sota**
It's not like there are save points.
**[09:16] Usuyama**
I heard Toya-kun started playing
badminton because he looked up to you.
**[09:21] Sota**
Whenever I turn around, he's looking
back at me with glittering eyes,
**[09:27] Sota**
even though I'm just Villager A.
**[09:33] (Flashback) Toya**
You're amazing, Bro!
**[09:37] Sota**
I'm not actually that attached to singles.
**[09:41] Sota**
I just didn't want to disappoint Toya
as his brother and partner, so I ran.
**[09:51] Toya**
It's freakin' unbelievable!
**[09:54] Toya**
Why do I feel like I've been rejected?!
**[09:57] Mikoto**
Just go home already.
**[09:59] Toya**
I can't go home!
**[10:01] Toya**
I don't wanna see his stupid face!
**[10:03] Mikoto**
Calm down.
**[10:06] Toya**
Maybe he actually hates me.
**[10:10] Mikoto**
That's not true. You're brothers.
**[10:12] Toya**
You're an only child!
You don't know what it's like!
**[10:15] Mikoto**
I sure don't!
**[10:16] Toya**
Where's Tatsuru-san, anyway? I wanted
to bitch to him about sibling crap.
**[10:21] Mikoto**
Now that you mention it,
it *has* been quiet recently.
**[10:23] Toya**
He's out on a Friday night? Damn normie!
**[10:26] Toya**
Mister, could I get another?
**[10:29] Mikoto**
This ain't an izakaya!
**[10:33] Mikoto**
Could you practice with me after this?
**[10:36] Tatsuru**
Oh, sorry. I've got something to do.
**[10:39] Mikoto**
Didn't you say the same thing last week?
**[10:42] Tatsuru**
Did I? In any case, see you next week.
**[10:49] Takeda**
It must be spring.
**[10:51] Mikoto**
What? It's summer right now.
**[10:53] Takeda**
I'm talking about Tatsu-san.
**[10:55] Takeda**
He's been disappearing a lot lately.
**[10:57] Takeda**
It must be because he got a girlfriend.
**[11:02] Mikoto**
There's no way.
**[11:04] Takeda**
All right. As the Walking Speaker,
I swear I'll get to the bottom of this.
**[11:10] Takeda**
There is always one truth!
**[11:16] Sota**
Try again.
**[11:17] Toya**
What?! Why?!
**[11:20] Toya**
...Sir.
**[11:20] Sota**
I thought I warned you
**[11:22] Sota**
to avoid designs that would cause confusion
when you submitted your request.
***SIGN*** Product Name (Temp)
**[11:26] Sota**
It's likely this design would
make consumers think there's
**[11:30] Sota**
shredded green onion in the ginger ale.
**[11:32] Toya**
Th-The designer just took
things a little too far.
**[11:36] Toya**
But it won't sell without this much impact.
**[11:39] Sota**
There's no point in selling the drink
if it causes problems later.
**[11:45] Sota**
Why haven't you come home?
**[11:47] Toya**
You don't want to see my face, do you?
**[11:51] Sota**
In any case, please resubmit your
design first thing tomorrow.
**[11:55] Toya**
Fine.
**[11:58] Mikoto**
It's unusual for Toya to miss practice.
**[12:00] Takeda**
Yeah, apparently he's having some problems.
**[12:03] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[12:12] Toya**
Why is he ignoring my calls and messages?
**[12:18] Toya**
It's my senior.
**[12:20] Toya**
I can't get in touch with the designer.
**[12:24] Senior Employee**
*He's famous for refusing to do redesigns.*
**[12:27] Senior Employee**
* That's why I told you to make your*
* request as detailed as possible.*
**[12:31] Toya**
Sorry, sir.
***SIGN*** Green Onion Ginger Ale Design (Ver. 1)
***SIGN*** Product Name (Temp)
**[12:36] Toya**
This is the first time I've been
put in charge of a job, too.
**[12:40] Toya**
No, it's not over yet!
**[12:41] Toya**
I'll hit up a bunch of other designers.
**[12:50] Toya**
Sorry for springing a sudden request on you.
**[12:53] Toya**
I hope you'll work with us
again in the future.
**[12:56] Toya**
Another no...
***SIGN*** Easier to contact in the evening
***SIGN*** Aibu Taichi Less likely to become full-time this year
***SIGN*** Kurama Ichijiro Contact via SMS
***SIGN*** Kigami Sakura Easier to contact at home
***SIGN*** Murakami Taichi Call cell phone
***SIGN*** Shinozuka Yume Hard to contact
***SIGN*** Inoue Hajime Stern person, be polite
***SIGN*** Takahashi Hana Easy to contact
***SIGN*** Kanda Ryuichi Call home phone
***SIGN*** Ichioka Kotaro Answers phone at night
**[13:01] Mikoto**
Toya?
**[13:02] Toya**
Mikoto?
**[13:03] Mikoto**
Are you working overtime?
If there's anything I can do to help...
**[13:07] Toya**
It's okay. This is my job.
**[13:11] Toya**
I don't need your help.
**[13:13] Toya**
Go on and head home.
**[13:19] Mikoto**
He's pushing himself too hard...
**[13:25] Mikoto**
Are you working overtime?
**[13:26] Sota**
Yeah.
**[13:32] Mikoto**
The QA department is on a different floor...
**[13:35] Sign**
No. / Name / Notes / Contact Info
**[13:35] Sign**
1. Kimura Shuhei / Contact via email
**[13:35] Sign**
2. Ueki Ryota / Easier to get in touch on cell phone
**[13:35] Sign**
3. Anzai Teiichi / Easier to get in touch in evenings
**[13:35] Sign**
4. Aibu Taichi / Less likely to become full-time this year
**[13:35] Sign**
5. Kurama Ichijiro / Contact via SMS
**[13:35] Sign**
6.Kigami Sakura / Easier to contact at home
**[13:35] Sign**
7. Murakami Taichi / Call cell phone
**[13:35] Sign**
8. Shinozuka Yume / Hard to contact
**[13:35] Sign**
9. Inoue Hajime / Stern person, be polite
**[13:35] Sign**
10. Takahashi Hana / Easy to contact
**[13:35] Sign**
11. Kanda Ryuichi / Call home phone
**[13:35] Sign**
12. Ichioka Kotaro / Answers phone at night
**[13:35] Sign**
13.
**[13:36] Toya**
They all said no.
**[13:41] Sota**
Are you giving up?
**[13:43] Sota**
Bro...
**[13:44] Sota**
What do you want? I've still
got time until the deadline.
**[13:48] Sota**
You're always like this.
**[13:52] Sota**
You believe everything's possible
and keep trying until the end.
**[13:56] Sota**
I think that's an amazing quality.
**[14:07] Toya**
Wait!
**[14:11] Toya**
Help me out, Bro.
**[14:14] Toya**
I can't get anyone to do it,
not on this schedule.
**[14:18] Sota**
Ten o'clock, huh?
**[14:21] Sota**
We might just make it.
**[14:22] Toya**
Huh?!
**[14:24] Toya**
What? You're playing games
now? Is this a joke?
**[14:29] Toya**
Ugh, I'm screwed.
**[14:32] Sota**
Gotcha.
**[14:33] Toya**
What? A rare monster?
**[14:37] Sota**
Send the documents to
this address right away.
**[14:40] Sota**
He's a designer living in
America who I play games with.
**[14:43] Sota**
I'm pretty sure he's good.
**[14:48] Toya**
All right.
**[14:49] Toya**
*Can you hear me?*
**[14:51] Designer**
Yes.
**[14:52] Toya**
Thanks for accepting this rush job.
**[14:55] Designer**
I figured Sota must be in serious trouble,
since he sounded so desperate.
**[15:01] Designer**
*Don't worry, I'll make it work.*
**[15:04] Toya**
Thank you very much!
***SIGN*** Design Ver_02
***SIGN*** Design Ver_01
***SIGN*** Design Ver_02
***SIGN*** Design Ver_02
**[15:37] Toya**
Sir, have you gotten a chance to look
at the rough draft of the design?
**[15:40] Senior Employee**
*It's fantastic!*
**[15:42] Senior Employee**
* How'd you get such a big-name*
* designer to do the job?*
**[15:47] Toya**
My brother's an amazing guy.
**[15:50] Toya**
I'll come back to the office
after running home real quick.
**[15:57] Toya**
I'm exhausted.
**[16:02] Toya**
What the hell's all this?!
**[16:03] Sota**
Our home.
**[16:05] Toya**
How does this happen in only three days?!
**[16:09] Toya**
Unbelievable.
**[16:15] Sota**
I'll play doubles.
**[16:17] Toya**
Huh?
**[16:19] Sota**
I feel like Villager A might actually
have some value when I'm with you.
**[16:26] Toya**
What does that even mean? I don't get it.
**[16:29] Toya**
But I was reminded of something today.
**[16:33] Toya**
You really are amazing.
**[16:37] (Flashback) Toya**
You're amazing, Bro!
**[16:41] Sota**
Co-op might not be so bad after all.
**[16:51] Yata**
Hey, Shiratori-kun.
**[16:54] Mikoto**
What is it?
**[16:54] Yata**
Is it true Miyazumi-san's
getting married soon?
**[16:59] Ninosaka**
What is that, an urban legend?
**[17:01] Mikoto**
Takeda-san made that up, didn't he?
**[17:04] Yata**
I heard some secretaries gossiping about it.
**[17:08] Yata**
They said Miyazumi-san might accept
the promotion he'd been turning down.
**[17:13] Ninosaka**
So he's settling down and getting married...
**[17:17] Ninosaka**
And quitting badminton, too.
**[17:19] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[17:20] Ninosaka**
Wasn't he turning down the promotion
so he could play badminton?
**[17:24] Mikoto**
He's quitting?
***SIGN*** Saitama Matsugishi Public
Elementary School Song
**[17:33] Takeda**
Does Tatsu-san seem kind
of weird to you today?
**[17:37] Mikoto**
*This is our chance!*
***SIGN*** Restaurant Isuzu
**[17:44] Mikoto**
I don't believe this.
**[17:47] Mikoto**
Why didn't the old man go for the jump smash?
**[17:50] Toya**
You're unusually agitated.
**[17:53] Manager**
Here are your Fukaya green onions.
**[17:55] Mikoto**
Is he even trying?!
**[17:58] Sota**
He used to complain about
him jumping too much.
**[18:01] Toya**
I do feel like he's started making
more defensive plays, though.
**[18:05] Takeda**
They say love changes people.
**[18:08] Usuyama**
Yeah, that's the rumor going around.
**[18:10] Usuyama**
Is it true that he's getting married soon?
**[18:13] Mikoto**
I refuse to believe it!
**[18:14] Mikoto**
There's no way that crude
old man has a girlfriend!
**[18:19] Takeda**
You two are turning into a great pair.
**[18:22] Mikoto**
I'm pissed, okay?!
**[18:23] Mikoto**
I'll smash his stupid, grinning face!
**[18:39] Takeda**
Executive Director Oshitari!
**[18:41] Executive Director**
You boys seem to be having a good time.
**[18:44] Toya**
Mikoto, apologize! Quick!
**[18:46] Mikoto**
Executive director?
**[18:50] Mikoto**
It's an alien from Planet Green Onion!
**[18:54] Usuyama**
Hey, don't laugh. It's rude...
**[19:06] Executive Director**
The badminton team failed to put up a
decent showing at the recent tournament.
**[19:12] Executive Director**
Can you afford to be lazing around here?
**[19:15] Mikoto**
We made it all the way to the sixth round.
**[19:17] Executive Director**
Meaning you're a weak team that didn't
make it onto the winner's podium.
**[19:21] Executive Director**
I believe your captain is
Miyazumi-kun from Sales, right?
**[19:27] Executive Director**
It's irresponsible of him not to keep
someone so rude on a shorter leash.
**[19:32] Takeda**
It's not that big a deal.
**[19:36] Executive Director**
I've had doubts about Miyazumi-kun's
actions for some time now.
**[19:40] Executive Director**
He does whatever he wants,
**[19:42] Executive Director**
like using other companies'
distribution systems
**[19:45] Executive Director**
and poaching talented
employees for his team.
**[19:46] Executive Director**
I bet the rest of Sales gets
left to clean up his mess
**[19:48] Executive Director**
because he devotes all his
attention to badminton.
**[19:52] Mikoto**
That's not true! He gives 120% to both!
**[19:56] Executive Director**
What's gotten into you?
**[19:58] Toya**
Mikoto, enough already.
**[19:59] Usuyama**
We're really sorry.
**[20:02] Mikoto**
Everyone in the sales department
supports the badminton team.
**[20:06] Mikoto**
It motivates us to meet their expectations!
**[20:10] Mikoto**
And besides, we'll win
the S/J League this year!
**[20:13] Executive Director**
Win? Now *that's* a funny joke.
**[20:20] Mikoto**
A Badaryman doesn't go back on his word.
**[20:24] Mikoto**
You wouldn't know since you're always
sitting up there on your corporate throne,
**[20:29] Mikoto**
but this team is strong.
**[20:31] Mikoto**
We won't lose.
**[22:14] Mikoto**
Good morning.
**[22:16] Yata**
Good morning. Hung over again?
**[22:20] Mikoto**
Huh? Did he head straight
to see a client today?
**[22:23] Yata**
Miyazumi-san's on a business
trip to Osaka starting today.
**[22:26] Yata**
Didn't anyone tell you?
***SIGN*** Sakaki
***SIGN*** Amano
***SIGN*** Miyazumi
***SIGN*** Business Trip
**[22:36] Mikoto**
Miyazumi-san!
**[22:39] Tatsuru**
What's the matter?
**[22:43] Mikoto**
You've been acting weird recently.
**[22:45] Mikoto**
You didn't even mention your business trip,
and you've been slacking off at practice.
**[22:50] Mikoto**
Didn't we say we'd win the S/J League?
**[22:55] Tatsuru**
I was going to tell you once
I got back, but whatever.
**[23:00] Mikoto**
What?
**[23:02] Tatsuru**
I'd like to dissolve our doubles team.
# E9 - Priority
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GJWU2XGK7/priority)
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**[00:02] Mikoto**
You've been acting weird recently.
**[00:06] Tatsuru**
I was going to tell you once
I got back, but whatever.
**[00:11] Mikoto**
What?
**[00:13] Tatsuru**
I'd like to dissolve our doubles team.
***SIGN*** Contacts
***SIGN*** Izumo Naohiro
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #09: Priority
**[02:13] Toya**
Tatsuru-san's on a business trip to Osaka.
**[02:15] Sota**
Why now?
**[02:17] Takeda**
Apparently the executive
director's behind it.
**[02:20] Usuyama**
Is it because of what happened
at the izakaya the other day?
**[02:23] Sota**
Revenge of the alien from Planet Green Onion.
**[02:26] Toya**
Wouldn't he go after Mikoto instead?
**[02:28] Takeda**
He couldn't get the job
done if he'd been sent alone.
**[02:31] Mikoto**
See you guys later.
**[02:32] Toya**
Uh, sure!
**[02:34] Takeda**
Have a good night.
**[02:36] Sota**
It's kind of scary how oddly calm he is.
**[02:40] Mikoto**
Yes, thank you.
**[02:43] Mikoto**
We'll deliver the goods tomorrow afternoon.
**[02:45] Mikoto**
Yes, we look forward to
continuing to work with you.
**[02:46] Amano**
I was worried what would
happen with Miyazumi gone,
**[02:48] Amano**
but he's actually managing somehow.
**[02:51] Ninosaka**
Shiratori's acting like an actual salesman.
**[02:53] Yata**
He's a little hard to approach, though.
**[02:56] Mikoto**
Yata-san, I sent you the sales slip.
Could you check it for me?
**[02:59] Yata**
Oh! Yes, sir!
**[03:03] Mikoto**
Huh? There's no delivery file for Waoko.
**[03:06] Amano**
Oh, that one? Miyazumi was
looking at it last week.
**[03:10] Mikoto**
I'm always telling him to put things
back when he's done using them.
**[03:14] Mikoto**
Found it.
***SIGN*** Medical Report
***SIGN*** Name: Miyazumi Tatsuru-sama
***SIGN*** Medical ID Number: 88432
***SIGN*** Diagnosis: Damaged anterior cruciate ligament
***SIGN*** Notes: Currently receiving outpatient treatment for above condition.
Recommended to avoid intense movement.
**[03:20] Mikoto**
What is this?
**[03:23] Employee**
Sir, could you review this, please?
**[03:25] Ono**
Sure.
**[03:27] Mikoto**
Coach, look at this!
**[03:28] Ono**
Focus on your job while you're at work!
**[03:34] Ono**
Tatsu's knee is at its limit.
**[03:37] Ono**
If he keeps up his current play style, his
badminton career could end at any moment.
***SIGN*** Medical Report
***SIGN*** Name: Miyazumi Tatsuru-sama
***SIGN*** Medical ID Number: 88432
***SIGN*** Diagnosis: Damaged anterior cruciate ligament
***SIGN*** Notes: Currently receiving outpatient treatment for above condition.
Recommended to avoid intense movement.
**[03:44] Mikoto**
Did he injure it during
our recent Unisics match?
**[03:48] Ono**
He's been dealing with
this problem for a while,
**[03:51] Ono**
and used every trick in the
book to make it this far.
**[03:53] Mikoto**
He never said a word about this.
**[03:55] Ono**
He's not the kind of guy who complains.
**[03:58] Ono**
Especially not to you, his partner.
**[04:08] Takeda**
Sorry, I overheard your conversation.
**[04:11] Takeda**
Why does he have to be such a stranger?
**[04:13] Takeda**
He could at least tell me.
I'm a coach, after all.
**[04:17] Mikoto**
What would Izumo-san do?
**[04:19] Takeda**
Huh?
**[04:21] Takeda**
You know about him?
**[04:23] Mikoto**
I met him at the corporate tournament.
**[04:29] Takeda**
Who knows? He could be pretty unemotional.
**[04:33] Mikoto**
Why did he go to Mitsuhoshi, anyway?
**[04:36] Takeda**
We don't know exactly, either.
**[04:38] Takeda**
Shortly after we were promoted out
of the number two league last year,
**[04:41] Takeda**
Mitsuhoshi tried to poach Tatsu-san and
Izumo, the key members of our team.
**[04:46] Mikoto**
Sounds like something Mitsuhoshi would do.
**[04:49] Takeda**
Tatsu-san turned them down right away.
**[04:51] Takeda**
Naturally, we assumed
Izumo would say no, too.
**[04:55] Takeda**
But he left without a word.
**[05:00] Takeda**
It's not that I don't understand
how Tatsu-san feels.
**[05:04] Takeda**
When you get to be around our age, you start
wondering when's the right time to quit.
**[05:09] Mikoto**
He's being selfish.
**[05:10] Takeda**
Huh?
**[05:11] Takeda**
Hey, wait.
**[05:15] Mikoto**
*He's the one who dragged me into this.*
**[05:20] Mikoto**
Yeah, I'm on my way home.
**[05:24] Mom**
*Everything you do is always so sudden.*
**[05:27] Passerby 1**
Hey, isn't that Ibuki?
**[05:30] Passerby 2**
It is!
**[05:31] Passerby 2**
He looks amazing in a kimono.
**[05:33] Passerby 3**
I wonder if he'd give us his autograph.
**[05:35] Passerby 4**
Doesn't exactly look approachable, though.
**[05:35] Mikoto**
*What's Ibuki-san doing here?*
**[05:39] Ibuki**
Hey, Shiratori-kun.
**[05:41] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[05:42] Ibuki**
I'm glad I ran into you.
**[05:43] Mikoto**
What?
**[05:45] Ibuki**
Tokyo streets are so convoluted.
**[05:48] Mikoto**
Are you here for an interview
today or something?
**[05:51] Ibuki**
Yeah. I thought I'd take care of some
personal business while I was here,
**[05:55] Ibuki**
but as you can see, I'm lost.
**[05:58] Ibuki**
Are you training by yourself today?
**[05:59] Mikoto**
I happened to be here to
get my racket restrung.
**[06:01] Ibuki**
Ah... Oh, right. I saw your match
against Unisics the other day.
**[06:06] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[06:07] Ibuki**
How does it feel to play doubles again?
**[06:11] Mikoto**
I'm not in love with being pushed
around by someone else.
**[06:15] Ibuki**
Miyazumi-san certainly is a powerful man.
**[06:17] Mikoto**
He's selfish.
**[06:20] Ibuki**
Speaking of which, our Izumo said
Miyazumi-san asked to see him.
**[06:26] Ibuki**
He said he'd go all the way
to Kyoto to meet him.
**[06:29] Ibuki**
I guess they're still close.
Not that I know anything about it.
**[06:32] Mikoto**
I...
**[06:34] Mikoto**
I might go back to playing singles.
**[06:40] Ibuki**
I see.
**[06:42] Ibuki**
In that case, would you mind
coming with me after this?
***SIGN*** Bicycles and Pedestrians Only
**[06:46] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[06:49] Mikoto**
Um, what are we doing here?
**[06:52] Ibuki**
This is the gym Mitsuhoshi uses
while we're on the road.
**[06:55] Ibuki**
They know me here. Don't worry about it.
**[06:57] Mikoto**
That's not what I meant.
**[06:59] Ibuki**
As long as we're here,
why don't we play a game?
**[07:08] Ibuki**
Don't be so uptight.
**[07:10] Ibuki**
We can have a nice, casual game.
**[07:15] Mikoto**
* Drawn-out games against Ibuki-san*
* put me at a disadvantage.*
**[07:21] Ibuki**
Your side's wide open.
**[07:32] Ibuki**
19-6.
**[07:34] Ibuki**
Shiratori-kun, are you sure
your instincts haven't dulled?
**[07:38] Mikoto**
H-How is this a nice, casual game?
**[07:43] Ibuki**
But a contest's a contest.
**[07:46] Ibuki**
If you lose, I don't want to hear
you say that nonsense again.
**[07:49] Mikoto**
*Wait, is he mad?*
**[07:54] Mikoto**
*I'm not going down without a fight.*
**[08:05] Ibuki**
One more point, and it's over.
**[08:08] Mikoto**
*Why?*
**[08:10] Mikoto**
*My foresight's not working.*
**[08:13] Mikoto**
*Is it because I'm playing against Ibuki-san?*
**[08:15] Mikoto**
* Or because I haven't*
* played singles in a while?*
**[08:19] Ibuki**
*I don't know what happened,*
**[08:22] Ibuki**
* but you think you can return*
* to singles playing like that?*
**[08:26] Ibuki**
*How naïve of you, Shiratori-kun.*
**[08:46] Ibuki**
Looks like you finally noticed.
**[08:49] Ibuki**
You're supposed to be playing singles,
but you weren't playing like you were alone.
**[08:55] Ibuki**
Who does your heart fight alongside?
**[09:13] Izumo**
I haven't had a SunBev craft beer in a while.
**[09:16] Izumo**
Hey.
**[09:19] Izumo**
Thanks for waiting.
**[09:22] Tatsuru**
You had a lot of nerve back
when you were a newbie.
**[09:26] Tatsuru**
I'm five years older, and you refused
to use honorifics when speaking to me.
**[09:30] Izumo**
You were the one who told me I didn't have to.
**[09:33] Tatsuru**
Most people would show
a little more restraint.
**[09:36] Izumo**
Did you come here just to talk about this?
**[09:41] Izumo**
Out with it. There's no need for
restraint between us now.
**[09:48] Tatsuru**
Was it my fault you left SunBev?
**[09:53] Tatsuru**
You knew my knee was showing
its age, didn't you?
**[09:58] Izumo**
I couldn't help but notice it
when playing with you.
**[10:02] Tatsuru**
I've always wondered if that's why you gave
up on me and chose Mitsuhoshi instead.
**[10:11] Tatsuru**
I honestly don't know if my
continuing to play badminton
**[10:14] Tatsuru**
would be good for the team or him.
**[10:18] Izumo**
Shiratori, right? He's still young.
**[10:22] Tatsuru**
Playing doubles with Mikoto was
supposed to be my last selfish act.
**[10:27] Tatsuru**
But now I'm wondering if maybe
I can actually keep playing.
**[10:31] Tatsuru**
I want more.
**[10:37] Izumo**
Give up.
**[10:41] Tatsuru**
You're right.
**[10:42] Izumo**
Me putting an end to it is
enough to satisfy you?
**[10:46] Izumo**
Ridiculous.
**[10:48] Izumo**
I chose Mitsuhoshi because there were
only upsides to me joining their team.
**[10:53] Izumo**
Joining a strong team would get me
closer to playing internationally.
**[10:57] Izumo**
If you've got time to worry about it,
go home and get some exercise.
**[11:03] Tatsuru**
Izumo.
**[11:04] Izumo**
The next time we meet will
be at the S/J League.
**[11:11] Inami**
What? You're not staying tonight?
**[11:14] Mikoto**
I've got work tomorrow.
**[11:15] Mikoto**
I just came to pick up some clothes.
**[11:17] Inami**
You'll stay for dinner, right?
**[11:19] Mikoto**
No, I—
**[11:22] Mikoto**
I'll have dinner.
**[11:24] Inami**
Oh, by the way...
**[11:26] Inami**
Thanks for inviting me to
the tasting the other day.
***SIGN*** When: 6/8 (Wed)
***SIGN*** We've developed
new tasty products!
***SIGN*** Tasting Session
***SIGN*** Original Product
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
**[11:29] Inami**
It brought back memories.
**[11:31] Mikoto**
Brought back memories?
**[11:33] Inami**
We lived around there for
a little while a long time ago.
**[11:36] Mikoto**
What?
**[11:37] Inami**
You used to play all the time at
that park with the hippo playground.
**[11:41] Mikoto**
Did I?
***SIGN*** Micchan's Room
**[11:45] Mikoto**
I can't remember everything since
I transferred schools so much.
**[11:52] Mikoto**
The hippo playground?
**[11:54] Mikoto**
Did she mean *that* park?
**[11:58] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Excuse me...
**[12:00] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Could I have some water?
**[12:05] Mikoto**
What an awful first impression.
**[12:11] Mikoto**
How am I supposed to act
when I see him tomorrow?
***SIGN*** General Purpose Notebook
**[12:18] Mikoto**
Hey, that's not food.
**[12:22] Mikoto**
Ugh, when is this from?
**[12:26] Mikoto**
Wow, these suck.
***SIGN*** June 19th
I went to the beach with my mom.
There were lots of fish.
I had fun. I want to go again.
**[12:32] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[12:34] Mikoto**
Is this a shuttle feather?
***SIGN*** Me
***SIGN*** My Friend
**[12:39] Mikoto**
"July 7th, sunny. Today was my last
time playing badminton with my friend."
**[12:47] Mikoto**
"When I grow up, I want
to be a Badaryman, too."
**[12:55] Inami**
Mikoto, dinner will be ready soon!
**[12:58] Mikoto**
Sorry!
**[13:07] Tatsuru**
* Back then, I failed to achieve*
* what I wanted to at SunBev.*
**[13:14] (Flashback) Employee A**
The badminton team lost in the first round.
**[13:16] (Flashback) Employee B**
I heard the newbie who joined
this year lost all his games.
**[13:19] (Flashback) Employee C**
That Miyazumi guy?
**[13:21] (Flashback) Employee A**
He can't do his job,
*and* he sucks at badminton.
**[13:23] (Flashback) Employee A**
That's wage theft.
**[13:25] (Flashback) Employee B**
Seriously.
**[13:28] Tatsuru**
*You can't be serious.*
**[13:30] Tatsuru**
*I'm working practically full-time over here!*
**[13:33] Tatsuru**
* They don't know the first*
* thing about badminton!*
**[13:45] Tatsuru**
*What's with him?*
**[13:49] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
What are you doing?
**[14:03] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
That was a nice hit.
**[14:06] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Okay, again!
**[14:10] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Nice shot.
**[14:14] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Hey!
**[14:18] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Mikoto!
**[14:23] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
That was quite the fall.
**[14:26] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
You don't need to try so
hard to return everything.
**[14:29] (Flashback) Mikoto**
But I got it.
**[14:33] (Flashback) Mikoto**
You lose when it hits the ground, right?
**[14:38] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I see. Yeah, you're right.
**[14:42] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
That's exactly right.
**[14:45] Tatsuru**
*Those straightforward words opened my eyes.*
**[14:54] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Take care even after you move, all right?
**[14:57] (Flashback) Mikoto**
I don't wanna go.
**[15:00] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Here, you can have this.
**[15:03] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
If you keep playing badminton,
we'll meet again someday.
**[15:12] Tatsuru**
* Ten years later, when I found his name on*
* the Mitsuhoshi roster, my mind was made up.*
**[15:21] (Flashback) Ono**
But his record this past year has been awful.
***SIGN*** Number 11
***SIGN*** Team
***SIGN*** Birthplace
***SIGN*** Date of Birth
***SIGN*** May
***SIGN*** Height
***SIGN*** Weight
***SIGN*** Dominant Hand
***SIGN*** Right
***SIGN*** Singles
***SIGN*** Player Quote
***SIGN*** The Appeal of Badminton
***SIGN*** ...is clearly defined.
**[15:26] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I was bad at first, too,
but you didn't give up on me.
**[15:31] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
I'll make it work somehow.
**[15:35] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Please!
**[15:39] (Flashback) Ono**
Fine.
**[15:40] (Flashback) Ono**
I'm betting on you. You and Shiratori.
**[15:45] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Thank you!
**[15:53] Tatsuru**
* It was selfish of me to*
* think I could save him.*
**[16:01] Tatsuru**
*But still, I...*
**[16:03] Mikoto**
There you are!
**[16:08] Tatsuru**
What are you doing here?
**[16:11] Mikoto**
I'll make it work somehow.
**[16:14] Mikoto**
Your knee, I mean. And your play style...
**[16:18] Mikoto**
We can talk about it, and make some changes.
**[16:20] Mikoto**
I don't have any concrete
ideas right now, but...
**[16:24] Mikoto**
No, wait. That's not what I wanted to say.
**[16:27] Mikoto**
Ah, screw it.
**[16:30] Mikoto**
Please play with me again!
**[16:35] Mikoto**
You're the one who taught me.
**[16:46] Tatsuru**
I'll be a Badaryman until the day I die.
***SIGN*** Saitama Matsugishi Public Elementary
**[16:58] Ono**
Too slow!
**[17:00] Ono**
Don't go slacking off on me!
**[17:01] Both**
Yes, sir!
**[17:03] Ono**
Come on! Return, return, return!
**[17:07] Mikoto**
You'd better practice with me today.
**[17:10] Tatsuru**
Sorry, can't today, either.
**[17:11] Mikoto**
What?
**[17:12] Mikoto**
Where are you going every week—
**[17:15] Mikoto**
Wait, do you actually have a girlfriend?
**[17:18] Tatsuru**
You wanna come with me?
**[17:20] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[17:25] Nakamori**
Come on, your feet have stopped moving again.
**[17:27] Student**
Nakamori-sensei, go easy on me.
**[17:31] Nakamori**
That wouldn't be good for you.
**[17:34] Nakamori**
Huh?
**[17:38] Tatsuru**
Coach Nakamori is Coach Ono's junior.
**[17:41] Tatsuru**
He introduced me to him when I was
struggling with how to use my body better.
**[17:46] Nakamori**
In the world of para-athletes,
power alone isn't enough to win.
**[17:50] Nakamori**
My personal theory is that a flexible body
and the mental strength necessary
**[17:55] Nakamori**
to maintain your pace no matter
what are what's important.
**[17:58] Mikoto**
"Definitely a girlfriend," my ass.
**[18:01] Tatsuru**
Huh?
**[18:02] Mikoto**
Nothing.
**[18:03] Mikoto**
How could you tell me to rely on my
teammate and not mention this to me?
**[18:09] Tatsuru**
What? Are you mad at me?
**[18:13] Nakamori**
Okay, now that Shiratori-kun's here,
let's come up with a new play style.
**[18:19] Both**
Yes, sir.
***SIGN*** Three months until
the S/J League!
***SIGN*** By Master Artist Mikoto
***SIGN*** You can do it
***SIGN*** Ginger Ale Made With the Sweetness and Spiciness of Green Onions
***SIGN*** New Product
***SIGN*** Bringing you the deliciousness of a local specialty
Try Sunlight Beverage's new local drink
***SIGN*** 29 days until the S/J League!
***SIGN*** 1 day until the S/J League!
***SIGN*** Badminton
S/J League Tokyo Tournament
***SIGN*** Sumida City
Gymnasium
***SIGN*** Badminton
S/J League
**[19:29] Yata**
The day's finally here.
**[19:31] Amano**
Yeah, the S/J League.
**[19:34] Amano**
The greatest domestic tournament,
***SIGN*** Victory
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank
**[19:36] Amano**
where only the nation's top teams
are allowed to participate.
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
**[19:41] Ref**
The first match of the S Block
League will now begin.
**[21:25] Secretary**
Sir, our team made it to the
top four of the S/J League.
**[21:30] Executive Director**
Hah. What does it matter if they win?
**[21:34] Executive Director**
What do you think is important to a company?
**[21:39] Secretary**
Pursuing profit and creating an environment
where employees' minds are at ease.
**[21:42] Executive Director**
Exactly!
**[21:44] Executive Director**
Since joining this company, I've done
my very best to achieve that.
**[21:49] Executive Director**
The badminton team
**[21:51] Executive Director**
is a money-sink for upkeep,
produces no profit, and is an outrage.
**[21:54] Executive Director**
It deserves to be shut down!
**[21:58] Executive Director**
Don't you agree?
**[22:02] Reporter**
With the semifinals of the S/J
League coming up tomorrow,
**[22:05] Reporter**
we've invited the captains of the top
four teams to come speak with us.
**[22:08] Reporter**
Competing alongside perennial championship
contenders Mitsuhoshi Bank, Unisics,
**[22:12] Reporter**
and Tomari Transport is Sunlight Beverage,
**[22:14] Reporter**
a team promoted from the number
two league just last year.
**[22:18] Reporter**
Captain Miyazumi, a question for
you: How do you feel right now?
**[22:21] Tatsuru**
Uh, yeah. Our current
team is in g-great shape.
**[22:26] Tatsuru**
I hope we can ride this momentum
through the s-semifinals.
**[22:27] Tatsuru**
* I hope we can ride this momentum*
* through the s-semifinals.*
**[22:30] Toya**
He's stuttering like crazy.
**[22:31] Mikoto**
An embarrassment to the team.
**[22:32] Sota**
Apparently, this stream is being archived.
**[22:34] Takeda**
I could never do this!
**[22:37] Usuyama**
Miyazumi-san, you've got this.
**[22:38] Ono**
The hell are you doing?!
**[22:40] Ono**
Don't get ahead of yourselves just
because you made it into the top four!
**[22:43] Ono**
We're playing Unisics in the semifinals
tomorrow at the tournament.
**[22:47] Ono**
You two hold the key.
**[22:49] Ono**
We're counting on you brothers.
**[22:51] Both**
Yes, sir!
**[22:52] Tatsuru**
P-Paving the way to the future with focus
**[22:55] Ninosaka**
He's stuttering like crazy.
**[22:55] Tatsuru**
*and shuttles is the Badaryman way.*
**[22:57] Amano**
Either way, they did well.
**[23:00] Yata**
Promise you'll come cheer
the team on tomorrow.
**[23:02] Ninosaka**
No, thanks.
**[23:04] Sakaki**
I can probably make it tomorrow, too.
**[23:07] Sakaki**
Huh?
**[23:09] Saki**
What is this?
***SIGN*** Dealing With Miyazumi Tatsuru
***SIGN***
# E10 - Tradeoff
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***SIGN***
Sales Department One:
Dealing With Miyazumi Tatsuru
To whom it may concern,
This is Kanda from Human Resources.
I have been informed by Executive Director Oshitari that
Miyazumi Tatsuru of Sales Department One committed
an act of violence at a dinner held at izakaya chain
restaurant "Toku-chan" the other day.
**[00:02] Executive Director**
Now everything is in place.
**[00:05] Obata**
He managed to cause a problem
at exactly the right time for us.
**[00:09] Executive Director**
Disbanding the badminton team is essential
to slimming down the sales department.
**[00:13] Executive Director**
And the first step toward
doing that is firing Miyazumi.
**[00:21] Mikoto**
What is the old man doing?
**[00:23] Toya**
This is an important match for us.
**[00:27] Mikoto**
Coach.
**[00:29] Mikoto**
One of our team members is late.
**[00:31] Mikoto**
Wait, what's with the suit?
**[00:33] Ono**
Tatsu probably won't make
it in time for the match.
**[00:36] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[00:37] Ono**
He's been called into the office.
**[00:40] Takeda**
Tatsu-san's been called in?!
**[00:42] Usuyama**
What happened?
**[00:43] Toya**
What about the semifinals?!
**[00:44] Ono**
Shut up!
**[00:46] Ono**
I'm confirming the situation.
**[00:48] Ono**
You boys focus on the match in front of you.
**[00:51] Ono**
Saeki brothers and Usuyama, get warmed up.
**[00:55] Ono**
Shiratori, worst case,
you'll play with Takeda.
**[00:59] Takeda**
Wha... Me?
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
**[02:34] Executive Director**
The subject of today's
emergency board meeting
**[02:38] Executive Director**
is how we'll deal with Miyazumi-kun,
who has committed an act of violence.
***SIGN*** #10: Tradeoff
**[02:42] Tatsuru**
What? Violence?
**[02:44] Executive Director**
The other day, we held a dinner
with Vice President Tokui,
**[02:48] Executive Director**
son of the president of
izakaya chain Toku-chan.
**[02:51] Executive Director**
At that dinner, you committed
an act of violence.
**[02:54] Executive Director**
Am I wrong?
**[02:55] Tatsuru**
I don't remember committing
any acts of violence—
**[02:58] Executive Director**
Don't lie to me!
**[03:00] Executive Director**
The vice president is, in fact, injured!
**[03:03] Tokui**
He suddenly pushed me.
**[03:06] Tatsuru**
You tripped on your own.
**[03:10] Tatsuru**
Sir, you were there, too.
**[03:12] Executive Director**
I did indeed witness the
incident with my own eyes.
**[03:14] Executive Director**
You pushed him.
**[03:18] President**
Oshitari-kun,
**[03:19] President**
surely we don't need to do this on
the day of an important tournament.
**[03:22] Executive Director**
Allowing the culprit in such a scandal to
**[03:25] Executive Director**
participate in a tournament would
damage people's faith in our company.
**[03:29] Executive Director**
I believe it would be appropriate
to have Miyazumi-kun stay home
**[03:32] Executive Director**
and consider his future at
the company during this time.
**[03:36] President**
But...
**[03:39] Tatsuru**
Are you telling me to quit?
**[03:43] Mikoto**
Why isn't he even reading my messages?
**[03:46] Yata**
Shiratori-kun!
**[03:48] Yata**
What am I gonna do?!
**[03:49] Yata**
I tried talking to the executive
director, but he wouldn't listen!
**[03:52] Mikoto**
Y-Yata-san?
**[03:54] Mikoto**
Calm down. What happened?
**[03:57] Yata**
The other day, Miyazumi-san and I accompanied
the executive director to a dinner.
**[04:03] (Flashback) Tokui**
Meat and red wine are a match made in heaven.
**[04:06] (Flashback) Tokui**
Do you understand the
pairing of wine and meat?
**[04:09] (Flashback) Executive Director**
Most impressive, Vice President
Tokui. You're so knowledgeable!
**[04:13] (Flashback) Tokui**
Give it a taste.
**[04:15] (Flashback) Yata**
Actually, uh, I'm not too fond of wine.
**[04:18] (Flashback) Tokui**
It's all right. This one's very drinkable.
**[04:23] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Hey, you're right! I could
drink a whole mug of this.
**[04:30] (Flashback) Tokui**
A friend of mine runs a bar around here.
**[04:34] (Flashback) Tokui**
Why don't we go check it out?
**[04:35] (Flashback) Yata**
Uh...
**[04:37] (Flashback) Tokui**
They've got great drinks and finger food.
**[04:40] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
Seriously? That sounds great!
**[04:42] (Flashback) Tokui**
Just how inconsiderate are you?!
**[04:44] (Flashback) Tokui**
What's your problem?!
**[04:46] (Flashback) Tatsuru**
It's all right. I can go all night long.
**[04:50] (Flashback) Tokui**
Shut up! What's wrong with you?
**[05:02] (Flashback) Executive Director**
Sir!
**[05:03] Yata**
And now they're saying it
was an act of violence.
**[05:07] Yata**
What... What am I going to do
if Miyazumi-san is fired?!
**[05:13] Mikoto**
I'll do something about it.
**[05:15] Yata**
Huh?
**[05:24] Yota**
Think we can win?
**[05:26] Sota**
Tatsuru-san's not here.
**[05:28] Sota**
We have to step up.
**[05:31] Toya**
Yeah.
**[05:33] Sakaki**
Sir, don't you think demanding
his resignation is a bit much?
**[05:36] Executive Director**
I'm just asking him to consider it.
**[05:40] Tatsuru**
I won't accept this! We need
to confirm the facts—
**[05:43] Executive Director**
You're awfully persistent, aren't you?
**[05:44] Tokui**
People who have done
wrong always deny it.
**[05:47] Obata**
It also sounds like in
addition to this incident,
**[05:50] Obata**
Miyazumi-kun has all sorts of other problems.
**[05:53] Executive Director**
Exactly!
**[05:55] Executive Director**
At the tasting in June,
**[05:58] Executive Director**
he used a transport company with whom we
had no contract without authorization.
**[06:01] Executive Director**
His deviation from the rules
cannot be overlooked!
**[06:06] Sakaki**
He's just adjusting to circumstances
for the sake of our clients.
**[06:11] Sakaki**
They speak very highly of them.
**[06:13] Executive Director**
We also seem to have some employees
who aren't too happy with him.
**[06:18] Samejima**
His sudden orders increase
the amount of unscheduled work.
**[06:21] Samejima**
He spends too much entertaining clients.
**[06:24] Samejima**
Even a quick investigation turned up
a lot of complaints about you.
**[06:26] Sakaki**
But those have nothing
to do with this incident.
**[06:30] Obata**
Don't you think allowing this problematic
behavior to continue emboldened him?
**[06:37] Tatsuru**
I do think there were aspects of my behavior
that may have been a little pushy.
**[06:41] Tatsuru**
I'll correct that, going forward.
**[06:43] Tatsuru**
But I swear I never committed
any violent acts.
**[06:48] Executive Director**
I see. I understand.
**[06:50] Executive Director**
If you're so insistent you
didn't, then I'll believe you.
**[06:54] Executive Director**
But in exchange, the badminton
team will be disbanded.
**[06:59] Tatsuru**
What?
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
Saeki Toya
**[07:06] Hayato**
I'm surprised.
**[07:07] Hayato**
You're playing doubles, Sota. Not only that,
but you're playing with your brother.
**[07:12] Hayato**
What a shame. I was prepared to
play against Miyazumi and Shiratori.
**[07:28] Sota**
Damn.
**[07:29] Usuyama**
So this is how large the
gap is between them.
**[07:31] Takeda**
No, they'll still get their chance.
**[07:42] Toya**
They're so strong.
**[07:46] Sota**
This is the world's second-ranked team.
**[07:51] Tatsuru**
Hold on.
**[07:53] Tatsuru**
The badminton team has
nothing to do with this.
**[07:56] Executive Director**
A team whose member has caused
a scandal can't be allowed to operate.
**[08:00] Executive Director**
If people learned someone like
that was the team captain,
**[08:03] Executive Director**
it would destroy our company's image.
**[08:05] Executive Director**
Plus, I've been questioning the necessity of
the badminton team for some time now.
**[08:10] Executive Director**
We receive very little in return
for the cost of maintaining it.
**[08:15] Executive Director**
We should use those funds elsewhere to
expand our business, increase profits,
**[08:20] Executive Director**
and give back to our employees!
**[08:21] Executive Director**
Is that not how a company should operate?!
**[08:25] Executive Director**
The team should be shut down!
**[08:28] Tatsuru**
But...
**[08:30] Executive Director**
Because you won't admit
fault, we have no choice.
**[08:33] Executive Director**
You're being held collectively responsible.
**[08:37] Tatsuru**
If I quit the company, will the badminton
team be allowed to continue to operate?
**[08:42] Executive Director**
That depends on your attitude.
**[08:49] Tatsuru**
Very well.
**[08:51] Tatsuru**
As of today, I, Miyazumi Tatsuru
of Sunlight Beverage...
**[09:02] All**
Shiratori?
**[09:06] Tatsuru**
Mikoto?
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato Oginome Daiki
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
Saeki Toya
**[09:12] Usuyama**
Game two has been nothing but
a defensive battle so far, too.
**[09:15] Takeda**
Damn it. If only they could find their form...
**[09:26] Both**
*There it is!*
**[09:30] Oginome**
*He moved up?*
**[09:31] Ono**
*Now.*
**[09:35] Oginome**
*What?!*
**[09:37] Takeda**
All right! They did it!
**[09:40] Hayato**
What's wrong?
**[09:41] Oginome**
Their front player was blocking the shuttle.
**[09:43] Hayato**
Can't help that, then.
Let's get the next one.
**[10:00] Ono**
*Start with a jab.*
**[10:09] (Flashback) Sota**
Ow!
**[10:12] (Flashback) Toya**
Sorry, Bro.
**[10:18] (Flashback) Toya**
It's not on purpose, really.
**[10:22] Toya**
* That's odd. It's like the shuttle is being*
* sucked in toward my brother's head.*
**[10:28] (Flashback) Toya**
Huh?
**[10:31] (Flashback) Takeda**
Nice, Sota!
**[10:37] (Flashback) Ono**
That's it!
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
**[10:47] Hayato**
* They're deliberately hiding their*
* smashes behind their front player.*
**[10:54] Oginome**
*We won't keep falling for the same trick.*
**[10:57] Oginome**
*We can handle it when we know it's coming.*
**[11:03] Hayato**
Let's play like we always do.
**[11:05] Hayato**
Once we're used to it,
there's no need to panic.
**[11:07] Oginome**
Yeah.
**[11:08] Ono**
* We expected them to figure*
* out how to handle it.*
**[11:11] Ono**
*The real battle starts here.*
**[11:15] Hayato**
Here it comes.
**[11:21] Ref**
14-11.
**[11:23] Hayato**
A net-cord.
**[11:25] Oginome**
It was a lucky shot. Don't let it bother you.
**[11:34] Hayato**
*Is he doing it on purpose?*
**[11:39] Oginome**
*Is that even possible?*
**[11:43] Ono**
The huge by-product of all their
training is that net-cord smash.
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
Saeki Toya
**[11:53] Takeda**
For some reason, he can't do it
without Sota's head in front of him.
**[11:58] Usuyama**
Only the Saeki brothers can pull this off.
***SIGN*** Kirishima Hayato
Oginome Daiki
***SIGN*** Saeki Sota
Saeki Toya
**[12:08] Both**
Yes!
**[12:13] Executive Director**
You again?
**[12:16] Tatsuru**
Wait, Mikoto.
**[12:26] Tatsuru**
Ow...
**[12:30] Mikoto**
What do you think you're doing,
and why didn't you tell anyone?
**[12:33] Tatsuru**
Wh-What am *I* doing? What are *you*
doing?! What about the match?!
**[12:38] Mikoto**
The others will win.
**[12:41] Mikoto**
So I'm here to do what I can.
**[12:46] Mikoto**
The badminton team needs Miyazumi-san.
**[12:51] Mikoto**
I learned to do my job because of this man.
**[12:54] Mikoto**
I learned to play badminton properly
because he teamed up with me!
**[12:59] Tatsuru**
Mikoto...
**[13:00] Tokui**
What is this tawdry sob story?
**[13:05] Mikoto**
Are you Tokui-san?
**[13:07] Tokui**
So what if I am?
**[13:09] Mikoto**
Yata-san told me that on top of
trying to force her to drink,
**[13:14] Mikoto**
you got drunk and broke the restaurant's
furnishings when you tripped.
**[13:23] Executive Director**
Th-This doesn't concern you!
What are you even talking about?!
**[13:26] Tokui**
Yeah!
**[13:30] Mikoto**
Have some water.
**[13:33] Tokui**
What are you doing? That's dangerous!
**[13:35] Mikoto**
Looks like your arm doesn't hurt that bad.
**[13:39] Mikoto**
Are you sure you're not lying about
both the violence and your injury?
**[13:45] Tokui**
Who do you think you are?!
**[13:54] President**
What's this?
**[13:57] (Flashback) Tokui**
I can't let my dad find out about this!
**[14:00] (Flashback) Tokui**
Who the hell was that guy?!
**[14:02] (Flashback) Executive Director**
I'm terribly sorry!
**[14:04] (Flashback) Executive Director**
I actually have some reservations
about Miyazumi, as well.
**[14:07] (Flashback) Tokui**
Do something about it, then.
**[14:10] (Flashback) Executive Director**
Actually, I have a suggestion.
**[14:17] Tokui**
How dare you drag me into this farce?
**[14:20] Tokui**
You won't get away with this!
**[14:25] Executive Director**
No, wait!
**[14:27] Executive Director**
Sir!
**[14:31] President**
Oshitari-kun, for the time being...
**[14:35] Executive Director**
There seem to have been some factual
errors concerning Vice President Tokui,
**[14:39] Executive Director**
but it's true that he enraged
an important client!
**[14:44] Executive Director**
Allowing this man to be team captain
**[14:46] Executive Director**
and play his little badminton games
**[14:49] Executive Director**
will bring down employee morale and
negatively affect our business!
**[14:53] Mikoto**
"Little badminton games"?
**[14:55] Executive Director**
As far as serious, hardworking employees
are concerned, it's just games.
**[14:59] Executive Director**
After all, you've failed to
achieve anything significant.
**[15:02] Mikoto**
But we will!
**[15:04] Mikoto**
We'll win the S/J League!
**[15:07] Executive Director**
Oh? Let's make a bet, then.
**[15:10] Executive Director**
If you win, I'll overlook this incident.
**[15:13] Executive Director**
But if you lose, Miyazumi-kun
will quit the team.
**[15:18] Mikoto**
What? What kind of deal is that?
**[15:20] Executive Director**
Didn't you say you'd win?
**[15:22] Executive Director**
Or can't you? You're just a bunch
of morons who are all talk!
**[15:29] Tatsuru**
Fine.
**[15:31] Tatsuru**
We'll win the League.
**[15:34] Executive Director**
Be as assertive as you want.
**[15:36] Executive Director**
Your team may have lost already.
**[15:45] Toya**
Damn it.
**[15:47] Toya**
Sorry, Bro. I'll get the next one.
**[15:50] Sota**
Sure.
**[15:59] Takeda**
Is Toya out of gas?
**[16:07] Sota**
*Crap, that was a weak shot!*
**[16:09] Oginome**
*Gotcha!*
**[16:11] Toya**
*A cut smash!*
**[16:13] Toya**
*I won't make it in time!*
**[16:27] Usuyama**
Nice cover!
**[16:30] Usuyama**
*Sota-kun, you've changed.*
**[16:32] Usuyama**
* You were scared of Toya-kun's expectations*
* for you because you lacked self-confidence.*
**[16:37] Usuyama**
*But now...*
**[16:39] Sota**
* Toya does what I can't,*
* and I'll do what he can't.*
**[16:47] Sota**
* I'm not building ceilings and*
* setting limits on myself anymore.*
**[16:56] Sota**
* I'll pour everything I've got*
* into the things I can do!*
**[17:05] Toya**
That was awesome.
**[17:07] Toya**
I knew you could do it, Bro.
**[17:10] (Flashback) Toya**
You're amazing, Bro!
**[17:15] Sota**
Let your brother get the shots
you can't reach, Toya.
**[17:22] Toya**
Got it!
**[17:24] Toya**
We're gonna win, Bro!
**[17:27] Hayato**
You two seem rather close.
**[17:30] Takuma**
*I'm gonna win, Bro.*
**[17:33] Takuma**
*Next time I'll take a game off you.*
**[17:34] Takuma**
*You're too strong, Bro.*
**[17:36] Takuma**
*Bro!*
**[17:37] Takuma**
*You're really good at this, Bro.*
**[17:38] Takuma**
*I wanna beat you, Bro!*
**[17:41] (Flashback) Takuma**
You held back, didn't you, Bro?
**[17:44] Hayato**
*No. I played my best and lost.*
**[17:50] (Flashback) Takuma**
Are you really moving out?
**[17:53] (Flashback) Hayato**
Yeah. I want to focus on badminton.
**[18:00] Oginome**
Hayato!
**[18:05] Ref**
19 all.
**[18:06] Toya**
All right!
**[18:09] Hayato**
*What obnoxious brothers.*
**[18:25] (Flashback) Takuma**
I returned your smash, Bro!
**[18:27] (Flashback) Takuma**
When are you gonna play me next?
**[18:29] (Flashback) Takuma**
You'd better go all-out next time.
**[18:31] (Flashback) Takuma**
Bro!
**[18:32] Hayato**
*Shut up!*
**[18:36] Takeda**
Huh? Wasn't that...
**[18:48] Oginome**
What's wrong, Hayato? This isn't like you.
**[18:52] Hayato**
Sorry.
**[18:58] Toya**
*Hang in there.*
**[19:00] Toya**
*I can't keep relying on my brother.*
**[19:03] Toya**
*Doubles is a two-player game, after all!*
**[19:07] Takeda**
* Toya, you've worked harder than*
* anyone else because you're so small.*
**[19:12] Takeda**
*My hands were full managing my own problems,*
***SIGN*** Gokura Kotetsu
Saruhashi Yukei
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
***SIGN*** Yagami Jun
Natsuki Ryo
***SIGN*** Takeda Koki
Saeki Toya
**[19:17] Takeda**
*so I couldn't make the most of your efforts.*
**[19:22] Takeda**
* But with Sota, you should*
* be able to go even higher.*
**[19:28] Toya**
*I'll make this shot!*
**[19:29] Takeda**
Go, Toya!
**[19:38] Toya**
*Please... let it fall!*
**[19:42] Hayato**
*Not happening!*
**[19:50] Hayato**
*What?*
**[20:04] Ref**
Game and match won by Saeki Sota and
Saeki Toya of Sunlight Beverage.
**[20:10] Ono**
Yeah!
**[20:15] Takeda**
Nice game!
**[20:23] Toya**
We did it, Bro. I knew you could do it.
**[20:28] Sota**
I couldn't have done it without you, Toya.
**[22:16] Yata**
Miyazumi-san!
**[22:21] Tatsuru**
How's the match going?
***SIGN*** Misora Ayato
***SIGN*** Usuyama Toru
**[22:35] Takeda**
All right!
**[22:36] Tatsuru**
Good job, guys!
**[22:39] Usuyama**
Miyazumi-san.
**[22:41] Toya**
You two are late as hell.
What have you been doing?
**[22:44] Tatsuru**
Sorry. We had some stuff to deal with.
**[22:47] Takeda**
It's time.
**[22:50] Tatsuru**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Unisics
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank
***SIGN*** S/J League Finals
Mitsuhoshi Bank vs. Sunlight Beverage
# E11 - Competitor
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GK9U340W3/competitor)
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**[00:02] Tatsuru**
Cheers!
**[00:03] All**
Cheers.
**[00:03] All**
We're in the finals!
**[00:04] All**
Good work everyone.
**[00:05] Takeda**
I'm so glad your situation seems to
have worked out, too, Tatsu-san.
**[00:11] Tatsuru**
I caused a lot of trouble for you guys today.
**[00:15] Tatsuru**
Sorry!
**[00:15] Toya**
Seriously, there was a ton of pressure on us.
**[00:19] Takeda**
You'd better treat us
to something, Tatsu-san.
**[00:22] Tatsuru**
Sure, you can count on me.
**[00:24] Mikoto**
*I want a hundred gacha pulls.*
**[00:42] Mikoto**
Shouldn't we have told them the truth?
**[00:46] (Flashback) Executive Director**
Let's make a bet, then.
**[00:48] (Flashback) Executive Director**
If you win, I'll overlook this incident.
**[00:51] (Flashback) Executive Director**
But if you lose, Miyazumi-kun
will quit the team.
**[00:56] Tatsuru**
It'll be all right.
We're already playing to win.
**[01:02] Mikoto**
Of course.
***SIGN*** Badminton S/J League Tokyo Tournament
***SIGN*** Sumida City
Gymnasium
***SIGN*** S/J League
***SIGN*** Today's Matches
***SIGN*** Finals 14:00~
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank vs. Sunlight Beverage
***SIGN*** Third Place Match 12:00~
***SIGN*** Tomari Transport vs. Unisics
***SIGN*** Sunlight Beverage
**[01:14] Ono**
Mitsuhoshi's been swapping the order
**[01:16] Ono**
of their doubles one and two
teams since their first match.
**[01:20] Takeda**
You can afford to do that when
you're the reigning champs.
**[01:22] Ono**
If they keep going in order,
**[01:24] Ono**
their doubles one team in the finals
will be Takimoto and Nakamura,
**[01:27] Ono**
and their doubles two team will
be Kirishima Takuma and Izumo.
**[01:31] Ono**
Given that, our doubles one team
will be the Saeki brothers.
**[01:35] Ono**
Usuyama will play singles.
**[01:36] Ono**
And our doubles two team
will be Tatsu and Shiratori.
**[01:40] Ono**
A change of partners, a seven-year
gap, and injury troubles.
**[01:46] Ono**
You guys overcame all that
and rose up to this point.
**[01:49] Ono**
We're aiming for the top.
**[01:51] Ono**
Go blast a hole through their guts!
**[01:55] All**
Yes, sir!
**[02:02] Takuma**
I thought I'd be playing my brother today.
**[02:08] Takuma**
You guys made it to
the finals on luck alone.
**[02:12] Takuma**
Gonna ignore me?
**[02:13] Takuma**
Whatever. Either way, I'll win.
**[02:18] Mikoto**
You keep talking about yourself,
but doubles is a two-person game.
**[02:23] Takuma**
What kind of weak sauce is that?
**[02:26] Takuma**
Just so you know, I'm only playing
doubles because of my brother.
**[02:30] Takuma**
I don't care who my partner is,
as long as they don't hold me back.
**[02:35] Takuma**
We've won until now because
I'm strong. That's all.
**[02:40] Mikoto**
*That's* your approach to badminton?
**[02:45] Takuma**
Don't get ahead of yourself, loser.
**[02:52] Mikoto**
We will win. Together.
**[03:03] Sakaki**
Sir, thank you for taking time out
of your busy schedule to come.
**[03:06] President**
How could I miss this?
**[03:13] Yata**
He finally came.
**[03:15] Ninosaka**
He has to, considering our
valued clients are here.
**[03:19] Yata**
Yeah, yeah. Anyway, I'm glad so many people
are here today to cheer the team on!
**[03:34] Saeki Mom**
I'm so nervous, I'm parched!
**[03:37] Mikoto Mom**
Seriously.
**[03:39] Ono**
They're overshadowed by
Ibuki and Kirishima Takuma,
**[03:42] Ono**
but Takimoto and Nakamura
are pretty good, too.
**[03:45] Ono**
Don't let your guard down.
**[03:48] Takimoto**
It's finally our turn to play.
***SIGN*** Takimoto Chiaki (24)
Mitsuhoshi Bank Member
***SIGN*** Nakamura Shuhei (24)
Mitsuhoshi Bank Member
**[03:51] Nakamura**
Let's tear 'em apart!
***SIGN*** Salaryman's Club
***SIGN*** #11: Competitor
**[05:27] Yata**
No way.
**[05:29] Amano**
Seriously?
**[05:30] Takimoto**
This is your fault!
**[05:31] Nakamura**
Yeah, right, you trash player!
**[05:33] Ref**
Game and match won by
Saeki Sota and Saeki Toya.
**[05:33] Takeda**
Nice game!
**[05:36] Takimoto**
You wanna fight, huh?
**[05:37] Ref**
21-9, 21-18, Sunlight Beverage.
**[05:40] Takimoto**
Let go of me!
**[05:43] Both**
All right!
**[05:47] Yata**
This is incredible! What an upset!
**[05:50] Amano**
Yeah!
**[05:53] Hayato**
I guess the power they
showed yesterday was real.
**[05:56] Oginome**
Don't be so impressed by them.
**[05:58] Ono**
Good work, you two.
**[06:01] Both**
Thank you, sir!
**[06:02] Tatsuru**
Here.
**[06:04] Tatsuru**
You guys are in great shape.
**[06:05] Mikoto**
You're amazing.
**[06:09] Both**
S-Sorry, si—
**[06:10] Masatoki**
Starting tomorrow, you're the
second string team. That's all.
**[06:14] Both**
Yes, sir.
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With appearances from Misora Ayato
**[06:19] Both**
*Yaganatsu's Badminton Channel!*
**[06:23] Natsuki**
Today, we're streaming the S/J League finals!
**[06:26] Yagami**
And our special guest is Misora Ayato! Yeah!
**[06:32] Tonozaki**
It's the showdown of destiny.
**[06:35] Saruhashi**
Destiny?
**[06:36] Kotetsu**
Yukei.
**[06:38] Saruhashi**
I get it!
**[06:39] Saruhashi**
Known as Usuyama of the East and Ibuki of
the West during their high school days,
**[06:43] Saruhashi**
they're playing each other for
the first time in 11 years.
**[06:47] Azuma**
It'll be a fierce match.
**[06:50] Tonozaki**
Yeah.
**[06:54] Takeda**
Relax!
**[06:57] Both**
Daddy, you can do it!
**[07:06] Usuyama**
*Ibuki...*
**[07:08] Usuyama**
* I never imagined I'd be*
* playing against you again.*
**[07:13] Usuyama**
*But...*
**[07:16] Usuyama**
* I'm not here to practice*
* with a stronger player.*
**[07:19] Usuyama**
*I returned to the game so I could win!*
**[07:29] Usuyama**
*His defense has no openings.*
**[07:30] Usuyama**
*His shots are accurate.*
**[07:33] Usuyama**
*He's truly strong.*
**[07:58] Ono**
* Both of them play defensively, looking for*
* opportunities to attack during rallies.*
**[08:05] Ono**
* Which puts Usuyama at a disadvantage,*
* given his time away.*
**[08:10] Usuyama**
* If I keep playing safely, he'll beat me*
* before I find a chance to attack.*
**[08:16] Usuyama**
*In that case...*
**[08:21] Usuyama**
*I'll quit playing it safe!*
**[08:28] Ono**
*He's going for it.*
**[08:37] Toya**
I've never seen Usuyama-san
play so aggressively before.
**[08:40] Sota**
Not only that, but he's
making really risky plays.
**[08:43] Tatsuru**
He knows the risks, huh?
**[08:49] Ref**
Game won by Usuyama.
**[08:50] Usuyama**
Yes!
**[08:51] Ref**
21-18, Sunlight Beverage.
**[08:54] Takeda**
All right!
**[08:55] Tatsuru**
Nice, Usuyama!
**[09:01] Megumu**
Daddy!
**[09:03] Misora**
Wow, he took a game off him.
**[09:08] Usuyama**
* Ibuki doesn't play aggressively*
* during the first game.*
**[09:10] Usuyama**
*He waits to see what his opponent will do.*
**[09:12] Usuyama**
* In the next game, I'll overpower him*
* before he has a chance to attack.*
**[09:28] Sota**
He's attacking.
**[09:34] Yagami**
Did you guys see that high-speed drive?
**[09:37] Natsuki**
What an incredible course!
**[09:39] Takeda**
Can anyone catch up to that?
**[09:42] Ibuki**
*I've gotta hand it to you, Usuyama.*
**[09:45] Ibuki**
* Making up for your break must*
* be hard enough already.*
**[09:47] Ibuki**
*Changing your play style mid-game*
**[09:50] Ibuki**
*isn't an easy thing to do.*
**[09:53] Ibuki**
*That said, it's still not enough.*
**[10:00] Usuyama**
*No matter where I hit it, he returns it.*
**[10:02] Usuyama**
*I have no chance to attack!*
**[10:04] Azuma**
Ibuki-san's in total control of the game.
**[10:12] Usuyama**
*How's this?!*
**[10:27] Misora**
Ibuki-san's incredible!
**[10:29] Misora**
He took the second game
without hitting any smashes.
**[10:32] Oginome**
It must be mentally difficult
for his opponent.
**[10:36] Ono**
Clears and lobs are easy to attack against.
**[10:39] Ono**
Keep your returns as low as possible.
**[10:41] Usuyama**
Yes, sir.
**[10:42] Ono**
As long as you're patient,
you *will* get the chance to attack.
**[10:47] Usuyama**
Yes, sir.
**[10:49] Ref**
Resume in 20 seconds.
**[10:56] Usuyama**
*Singles is a solitary battle.*
**[11:02] Usuyama**
*It's just you on the court.*
**[11:05] Usuyama**
*There's no one else to rely on.*
**[11:08] Usuyama**
* Ibuki's remained at the top*
* of singles since high school.*
**[11:13] Usuyama**
*His overwhelming strength*
**[11:15] Usuyama**
* stems from the honors he received*
* in exchange for his grand solitude.*
**[11:24] Usuyama**
*I took a seven-year break from badminton.*
**[11:27] Usuyama**
* I'm reminded of the magnitude of*
* what you built during that time.*
**[11:33] Usuyama**
*I was naïve.*
**[11:35] Usuyama**
*I was so naïve.*
**[11:38] Usuyama**
*This is my limit.*
**[11:43] Megumu**
Daddy!
**[11:45] Futami**
Daddy!
**[11:46] Megumu**
You can do it!
**[12:08] Usuyama**
*I'm not alone.*
**[12:10] Tatsuru**
You can do it, Usuyama!
**[12:11] Usuyama**
*I have teammates who support me.*
**[12:11] Takeda**
Score another point!
**[12:14] Usuyama**
*A family who encouraged me.*
**[12:17] Usuyama**
*I don't want this to end. Not yet!*
**[12:37] Mikoto**
Wow...
**[12:51] Tatsuru**
You've got this, Usuyama!
**[12:52] Takeda**
Focus on the next point!
**[12:53] Toya**
Keep it up, Usuyama-san!
**[12:55] Futami**
Daddy!
**[12:56] Megumu**
You're so cool!
**[13:03] Ibuki**
* So that's where your strength*
* comes from, Usuyama.*
**[13:08] Ibuki**
* It's not something I need,*
* but I suppose I am a bit jealous.*
**[13:15] Ibuki**
*I like the look in your eyes.*
**[13:17] Ibuki**
*It makes you worth defeating.*
**[13:33] Usuyama**
*A smash!*
**[13:51] Ref**
Game and match won by Ibuki
Sentaro of Mitsuhoshi Bank.
**[13:56] Ref**
18-21, 21-9, 21-19.
**[14:06] Usuyama**
You crushed me. I was powerless against—
**[14:11] Ibuki**
Let's play again sometime.
**[14:28] Mob**
Good work!
**[14:50] Megumu**
Daddy's crying. Poor Daddy.
**[14:53] Futami**
Actually, I think he's happy.
**[14:57] Megumu**
Even though he lost? Weird.
**[15:02] Futami**
You're right. It is weird, isn't it?
**[15:09] Mikoto**
Let's win.
**[15:11] Tatsuru**
Of course.
***SIGN*** Victory
***SIGN*** Mitsuhoshi Bank
**[15:19] Amano**
It's time.
**[15:20] Yata**
If Miyazumi-san and Shiratori-kun
win, they'll win the tournament.
**[15:23] Ninosaka**
The boost to our reputation
will increase sales.
**[15:26] Yata**
Jeez, Ninosaka-san.
**[15:29] President**
I wish Oshitari-kun would've come.
**[15:32] Sakaki**
*Please win, Miyazumi-kun.*
**[15:35] Oginome**
Do you want them to beat your brother?
**[15:39] Hayato**
I guess I do.
**[15:42] Ono**
I've only got one thing to say to you.
**[15:45] Ono**
Go out there and win.
**[15:46] Both**
Yes, sir!
**[15:51] Takuma**
Hey, is it true that SunBev can't
practice until the evenings?
**[15:56] Takuma**
Not only that, but you guys use
an elementary school gym?
**[15:59] Mikoto**
So what if we do?
**[16:00] Takuma**
Do you seriously think you can
beat us with that half-assed effort?
**[16:05] Takuma**
Are you making light of badminton?
**[16:07] Izumo**
Kirishima, how they practice
isn't their fault.
**[16:11] Takuma**
Didn't you join our team
because you hated all that?
**[16:16] Takuma**
We're always expected to win. That's our job.
**[16:21] Takuma**
You guys are lucky.
**[16:23] Takuma**
You're allowed to play lukewarm
badminton just for fun.
**[16:29] Mikoto**
What do you—
**[16:30] Tatsuru**
Y'know, compared to Mitsuhoshi,
we certainly *are* lacking in a lot of ways.
**[16:37] Tatsuru**
Our facilities are run down,
and our budget's pretty meager.
**[16:40] Tatsuru**
Business trips and overtime
are common for us. Right?
**[16:43] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[16:44] Tatsuru**
But so what?
**[16:47] Tatsuru**
When you're on the court, all that
matters is whether you win or lose.
**[16:53] Takuma**
Oh, yeah?
**[16:55] Takuma**
Now you've said it.
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
Izumo Naohiro
Mitsuhoshi Bank
**[16:58] Ref**
Love all. Begin!
**[17:03] Takuma**
* We'll begin by going*
* after the loser's trauma.*
**[17:09] Takuma**
Huh. So he's learned to hit it.
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[17:17] Takuma**
*How about this, then?*
**[17:22] Yagami**
There's his left-handed cut smash!
**[17:25] Yagami**
They call it...
**[17:26] Both**
The Crossfire!
**[17:28] Oginome**
The same is true of Ibuki-san,
**[17:30] Oginome**
but left-handed players' cut smashes
apply backspin to the shuttle.
**[17:35] Oginome**
This increases its speed,
making it harder to hit.
**[17:39] Hayato**
*He's gotten even faster.*
**[17:43] Tatsuru**
*Here it comes.*
**[17:45] Tatsuru**
*A drop?*
**[17:47] Yagami**
* That was Kirishima Takuma's*
* killer move part two.*
***SIGN*** [Yaganatsu's Badminton Channel] Streaming the S/J League finals live! With appearances from Misora Ayato
**[17:52] Natsuki**
*Struck using the same form as his smash...*
**[17:55] Both**
*The drop shot!*
**[17:57] Yagami**
* Because it falls over the*
* net at such a brutal angle,*
**[18:00] Yagami**
*you'll trip while trying to return it.*
**[18:03] Yagami**
*It's also known as the Devil's Drop.*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
Izumo Naohiro
**[18:08] Tatsuru**
*They're pulling ahead.*
**[18:25] Izumo**
*It's gonna be a jump smash.*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[18:34] Tatsuru**
Nice push.
**[18:35] Mikoto**
Are we going to do that every time?
**[18:38] Tatsuru**
Of course.
**[18:39] Nakamori**
*That's it. That's the way.*
**[18:42] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Since you have knee problems,
no more jump smashes.
**[18:46] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Instead, you'll work on
improving your control.
**[18:51] (Flashback) Nakamori**
No deep steps.
**[18:52] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Jump to the shuttle.
You'll strain your knees.
**[18:55] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Small steps. Move quickly.
**[18:59] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Don't rely on your arms and legs.
**[19:01] (Flashback) Nakamori**
Use your core. Control your speed.
**[19:09] Amano**
They're making a comeback!
**[19:11] Nakamori**
*His hard work is paying off.*
**[19:13] Nakamori**
*If I'm worried about anything,*
**[19:15] Nakamori**
* it's that they'll realize Miyazumi-kun's*
* knee is in bad shape and gun for him.*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
Izumo Naohiro
**[19:19] Takeda**
Nice, Shiratori!
**[19:21] Toya**
They caught up.
**[19:22] Takuma**
You're not going to show us your jump
smashes? Aren't they your specialty?
**[19:27] Takuma**
Or maybe it's that you *can't*.
**[19:38] Tatsuru**
It's coming.
**[19:41] Mikoto**
Huh?
**[19:42] Tatsuru**
*A clear?*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
Izumo Naohiro
**[19:50] Tatsuru**
* This doesn't make sense.*
* Why aren't they attacking?*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[20:00] President**
They caught up again.
**[20:02] Hayato**
*Takuma... He's...*
**[20:05] Tatsuru**
Don't lose focus.
**[20:06] Mikoto**
You, too.
**[20:07] Takuma**
This is no fun.
**[20:09] Tatsuru**
Huh?
**[20:10] Takuma**
I was waiting because I thought
I'd get to see you pull off
**[20:13] Takuma**
a miraculous victory for
your precious partner.
**[20:16] Takuma**
But why can't you even
score two points in a row?
**[20:18] Mikoto**
I knew it! You're doing this on purpose!
**[20:20] Takuma**
After all your big talk,
you're still just shrimps.
**[20:23] Takuma**
Take your buddy-buddy
club somewhere else.
**[20:35] Takuma**
One more point.
**[20:36] Tatsuru**
Damn it.
**[20:38] Takuma**
*How irritating.*
**[20:41] Takuma**
*You lost to these guys, Bro?*
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
**[20:57] Takuma**
Good effort.
**[21:01] Mikoto**
*I won't let it fall!*
**[21:18] Tatsuru**
Mikoto?
**[21:23] Tatsuru**
Mikoto!
***SIGN*** Miyazumi Tatsuru
Shiratori Mikoto
***SIGN*** Kirishima Takuma
Izumo Naohiro
Mitsuhoshi Bank