E4 - Failing and Overcoming

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[00:04] ---
    Sekirei
    Academy
[00:10] Suruga
    On the topic of next weekend's game...
[00:13] Member
    Captain!
[00:15] Suruga
    We're in the middle of a regulars' meeting.
[00:17] Member
    M-My apologies.
[00:20] Member
    But we just received
    a request for a practice game.
[00:23] Suruga
    Okay, let me see.
SIGN    Applicant Name:
    Fuyuhara Tori
    
    Applicant Name:
    Haruma Riku
SIGN    Applicant Name:
    Fuyuhara Tori
    
    Applicant Name:
    Haruma Riku
[00:41] Reo
    Haruma... Riku...
[00:56] Reo
    With our crimson blades and
    champion spirit, all fall before us.
[01:03] Reo
    Let us take to the field, Sekirei Rote Ritters.
[01:08] All
    For victory!
SIGN    Sekirei
SIGN    Tomei
[01:17] Member A
    Stop them! Quick!
[01:21] Setsuya
    What an eyesore.
[01:33] Reo
    Here we go.
[01:43] Setsuya
    Impressive, my lord.
SIGN    Sekirei
SIGN    Tomei
SIGN    m 0 0 s 100 0 100 100 0 100 c
SIGN    Failing and Overcoming
[03:25] ---
    Sekirei
    Academy
[03:31] ---
    Sekirei's Captain Asamiya Reo
[03:34] Setsuya
    Magnificent...
[03:43] Setsuya
    I must refine myself if
    I wish to remain at my lord's side.
[04:01] Setsuya
    I cannot let him see me disgrace myself.
[04:07] Suruga
    Setsuya.
[04:09] Setsuya
    Yes?
[04:10] Suruga
    Reo wants to see you.
[04:12] Setsuya
    The captain wants... to see me?
[04:21] Reo
    In the upcoming game with Soran High School,
[04:24] Reo
    I want you to lead out our second string.
[04:27] Setsuya
    I shall do as you command, Captain.
[04:30] Suruga
    We are counting on you, Setsuya.
[04:33] Suruga
    You are the only one who can do this.
[04:35] Setsuya
    Yes, sir.
[04:40] Tori
    It's time.
[04:42] Riku
    Yeah.
[04:44] Tori
    All right!
[04:46] Tori
    Let's go beat the crap out of Sekirei!
[04:48] All
    Yeah!
[05:08] Akira
    So this is Sekirei, huh?
[05:10] Riku
    You'd better not snap at our opponents.
[05:12] Akira
    I won't!
[05:14] Tori
    Hey, keep it down.
[05:17] Rando
    You're just making it worse.
[05:20] Oguma
    Surely not...
[05:23] Tori
    Jeez, it's same story, different
    school with you two, isn't it?
[05:25] Horyu
    Come on, guys, please don't argue.
[05:27] Riku
    Couldn't agree more. Don't be so rude.
[05:30] Akira
    You're the one who can't
    keep his mouth shut!
[05:30] Shotani
    This gets rid of the tension,
    so it's all good.
[05:32] Setsuya
    Welcome, Soran High School.
[05:36] Setsuya
    I have been asked to
    welcome you to our school.
[05:39] Setsuya
    My name is Katashiro Setsuya.
[05:44] Setsuya
    I hope today will be fruitful
     for both of our teams.
[05:49] Tori
    Oh, thanks for—
[05:49] Setsuya
    That being said...
[05:51] Setsuya
    Apart from myself,
    our first string is out for the day.
[05:54] Setsuya
    So you will play our second string.
[05:57] Tori
    Second string?
[05:58] Setsuya
    Yes.
[05:59] Setsuya
    I believe it will make for a better game.
[06:03] Tori
    I see. So you're disrespecting a team
    that came all the way here to play you?
[06:08] Setsuya
    It would be more disrespectful
    if we fielded a full-strength team.
[06:16] Tori
    What's his problem?!
[06:18] Tori
    Does he want to throw down?!
[06:20] Tori
    Dammit!
[06:22] Riku
    Everyone else is on their second string.
[06:25] Riku
    He's the only first-string guy they're fielding.
[06:33] Riku
    It's probably a pride thing.
[06:36] Rando
    It's more than a little offensive...
[06:39] Tori
    Hey, Haruma! Were you hoping
    we'd play their second string?
[06:44] Riku
    Yes. I scheduled the game on a day
    their first string would be out.
[06:49] Tori
    You planned this? You're unbelievable.
[06:54] Akira
    Hmph, I thought we were finally
    gonna get to play an actual game...
[06:58] Riku
    This is Sekirei's second string.
[07:00] Riku
    They're way stronger than
    most schools' first string.
[07:04] Riku
    Underestimate them at your peril.
[07:19] Tori
    We'll teach their second string
    not to underestimate us.
[07:23] Tori
    Everyone, keep your cool out there.
    Don't let your guard down.
[07:27] Tori
    Haruma, you'll decide how we utilize Akira.
[07:31] Tori
    All right!
[07:32] Tori
    We soar into the azure!
    We glide through every storm!
[07:36] All
    Let's go, Soran!
[07:38] All
    Azul Nova!
[07:40] All
    Yeah!
[07:48] Setsuya
    They seem rather excited.
[07:51] Member A
    Uh, shouldn't we do something too?
[07:58] Setsuya
    Certainly not.
[08:01] Setsuya
    Sekirei's huddles are a sacred ritual.
[08:05] Setsuya
    If you wish to participate in one,
    get picked for the first team.
[08:08] Setsuya
    Now then, Sekirei Rote Ritters...
[08:13] Setsuya
    Let us take to the field.
[08:32] Setsuya
    You have failed.
[08:51] Horyu
    All right.
[08:53] Setsuya
    You have good game sense...
[08:59] Setsuya
    but you have still failed.
[09:07] Riku
    No! Don't press!
[09:11] Setsuya
    Oh?
SIGN    Soran
SIGN    Sekirei
SIGN    Soran
SIGN    Sekirei
SIGN    Soran
SIGN    Sekirei
[09:40] Setsuya
    What a shame. It appears that this
    game will be a waste of time, after all.
[09:55] Riku
    This isn't good.
[10:08] Rando
    Tori!
[10:17] Tori
    Damn!
[10:27] Shotani
    You guys are getting way too worked up.
[10:31] Setsuya
    Oh? You look like you might be a challenge.
[10:52] Shotani
    Huh?
[10:53] Setsuya
    You almost got me.
[11:03] Nada
    Tori...
[11:07] Oguma
    You won't get past me!
[11:11] Setsuya
    You have failed.
[11:36] Setsuya
    You have failed.
SIGN    Soran
SIGN    Sekirei
[11:55] Setsuya
    I was unsure how good they would be,
    but it seems I had nothing to worry about.
[11:59] Setsuya
    I have no idea what the captain saw in them.
[12:05] (Flashback) Suruga
    We are counting on you, Setsuya.
[12:07] (Flashback) Suruga
    You are the only one who can do this.
[12:10] (Flashback) Setsuya
    Yes, sir.
[12:12] (Flashback) Reo
    There was an interesting name
    on their request.
[12:15] (Flashback) Reo
    If you are able to defeat them,
    then that will be that, but...
[12:20] (Flashback) Setsuya
    As you wish. You needn't say any more.
[12:23] (Flashback) Setsuya
    Everything I do...
[12:26] (Flashback) Setsuya
    I do it for you, my lord.
[12:37] Setsuya
    My lord saw something in you.
[12:40] Setsuya
    Surely you will not let it
    end like this, Azul Nova?
[13:00] ---
    Sekirei
    Academy
[13:10] Oguma
    We can't let them score again!
[13:19] Shotani
    Okay, you're really pushing your luck now.
[13:28] Tori
    At this rate, we're gonna lose.
[13:34] Rando
    Tori!
[13:45] Rando
    Damn!
[13:54] Riku
    This isn't going well for us.
[13:57] Akira
    They scored two tries. I'd figured.
[14:00] Riku
    Not that.
[14:02] Riku
    I mean the captain and his wingmen.
[14:05] Riku
    The way they got left for dust early on
    has gotten under their skin.
[14:08] Riku
    They're panicking.
[14:12] Akira
    If you're bringing it up,
    that means you have an idea, right?
[14:20] Riku
    Yeah. The two of us are going to
    get us out of this rut.
[14:24] Akira
    That's what I like to hear.
[14:28] Riku
    Let's go. Strategy #3.
[14:34] (Flashback) Akira
    Sekirei Academy, huh?
    Things are starting to look up.
[14:38] (Flashback) Akira
    I'm itching to play them.
[14:41] (Flashback) Akira
    So... what are our chances?
[14:47] (Flashback) Riku
    About 30 percent.
[14:49] (Flashback) Akira
    That's so low!
[14:52] (Flashback) Riku
    If we stick to our usual tactics, that is.
[14:55] (Flashback) Riku
    But we can flip those odds.
[14:58] (Flashback) Riku
    You and me.
[15:01] (Flashback) Riku
    This is our true trump card. Our playbook.
[15:14] (Flashback) Riku
    At first, my plays were
    dictated by your movement.
[15:17] (Flashback) Riku
    But I should be the one
    deciding where the ball goes.
[15:21] (Flashback) Akira
    This is gonna be a real headache...
[15:24] (Flashback) Riku
    It'll be easier to take the ball downfield
[15:27] (Flashback) Riku
    if I kick it away from our opponents.
[15:30] (Flashback) Riku
    Let's go.
[15:36] (Flashback) Riku
    Keep your eye on the ball!
    Don't just rely on your instincts!
[15:40] (Flashback) Akira
    I know already!
[15:45] (Flashback) Riku
    You have to match my timing!
[15:55] (Flashback) Akira
    I overran it last time, but this time...
[16:02] (Flashback) Riku
    Run like you mean it!
[16:08] (Flashback) Riku
    It was better than this
     the first time we teamed up.
[16:12] (Flashback) Akira
    It'd be faster if I just
    picked up the ball and ran.
[16:17] (Flashback) Riku
    We're using this tactic because
    that won't be enough to win.
[16:20] (Flashback) Tori
    You seem to be struggling over here.
[16:23] (Flashback) Rando
    Maybe Akira's not suited
    to such a complicated tactic.
[16:28] (Flashback) Oguma
    He tends to just charge
    straight at his opponents.
[16:33] Riku
    Wait... Is that what's wrong?
[16:38] (Flashback) Riku
    Could you guys help us practice for a bit?
[16:57] Riku
    There!
[17:21] Tori
    Haruma!
[17:24] Both
    This is it!
[17:25] Riku
    Ready?
[17:27] Akira
    It's better than rolling over.
[17:34] Riku
    Now, look to the heavens.
[17:38] Riku
    Playbook tactic #3!
[17:51] Setsuya
    In front of you!
[18:06] Setsuya
    A surprise attack utilizing #13's speed.
[18:09] Setsuya
    A rather good plan, I must say.
[18:11] Setsuya
    If I was not here, it might even have worked.
[18:20] Setsuya
    What speed!
[18:26] Riku
    That's it. Show them all.
[18:35] Riku
    Show them...
[18:39] Riku
    ...your strength.
[18:45] Tori
    Hell yes!
SIGN    Soran
SIGN    Sekirei
[19:02] Tori
    Nice one!
[19:15] Riku
    Okay, our counterattack starts now.
[19:25] Tenkawa
    Arimura, why are we watching this game?
[19:29] Tenkawa
    The Crimson King isn't even here.
    What's the point?
[19:40] Arimura
    I finally found you...
[19:43] Arimura
    Asamiya...
[19:47] Arimura
    Riku-kun.
[21:21] Riku
    Our counterattack starts here.
[21:22] Akira
    Yeah! Let's pound them into the dirt.
[21:25] Riku
    Don't underestimate them.
[21:26] Riku
    Sekirei won't take this lying down.
[21:28] Akira
    Will they send 30 guys to take us down?
[21:30] Riku
    That'd be against the rules.
[21:32] Akira
    Will they make shadow clones?
[21:33] Riku
    Humans can't do that.
[21:35] Akira
    Will they transform into wolves?
[21:37] Riku
    You're one to talk.
[21:38] Akira
    Will they use eye-catching tactical play?
[21:40] Riku
    You suddenly went all sensible...
[21:42] Akira
    Next time:
SIGN    m 0 0 s 100 0 100 100 0 100 c
SIGN    Opposition and Oaths
[21:43] Both
    "Opposition and Oaths!"
[21:45] Riku
    We will overcome Sekirei.
SIGN    Try Knights
SIGN    Rugby Lesson!
[21:50] Both
    Try Knights!
[21:52] Ohata
    Rugby Lesson!
SIGN    Forwards
SIGN    Backs
SIGN    Forwards
SIGN    Backs
[21:54] Tori
    Today, we'll be talking about
    the forwards and the backs.
[21:58] ---
    Forwards
[21:58] ---
    Backs
[21:58] Ohata
    The forwards are the eight
    players who form the scrum.
[22:02] Tori
    Their primary job is to get the ball.
[22:05] Tori
    Most forwards are large physically.
[22:08] Riku
    On our team, Oguma-senpai,
    Shotani, and Horyu are forwards.
[22:14] Ohata
    Next up, the backs.
[22:17] Ohata
    The backs are the players
    who position themselves
[22:20] Ohata
    behind the scrum and get ready to attack.
[22:24] Riku
    They execute the runs, passes, and kicks
    that are pivotal to offensive plays.
[22:31] Tori
    Haruma, Akira, Soya, and me are all backs.
[22:36] ---
    Forwards
[22:36] ---
    Backs
[22:37] Riku
    Broadly speaking, forwards
    defend and backs attack.
[22:41] Ohata
    That's right. Almost the
    exact opposite of soccer.
SIGN    Forwards
SIGN    Backs
[22:46] Tori
    Let this year be the Year of Rugby. Let's try!