# 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!