E11 - Competitor Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] 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. SIGN    Yaganatsu's Badminton Channel] Streaming the S/J League finals live!     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