E2 - The Two Aces!! 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.) [00:01] Kuroda     Sohoku. [00:02] Kuroda     You made it. I'm impressed. [00:05] Kuroda     No wonder you two brought so much     excitement to last year's Inter-High. [00:08] Both     No way. [00:09] Imaizumi     I caused way more excitement     than him, honestly. [00:09] Naruko     I caused way more excitement     than him, definitely. [00:14] Imaizumi     Could you not group us together? [00:16] Naruko     Don't put me in the same category as him. [00:18] Kuroda     That's not my problem! [00:20] Kuroda     And why wouldn't I group you together? [00:21] Ashikiba     Yuki-chan's always so quick to snap back. [00:24] Naruko     I really stood out and was super     popular at last year's Inter-High. [00:28] Imaizumi     You idiot, I enjoyed way     more quiet popularity. [00:31] Naruko     Your fans scream all the time. [00:33] Imaizumi     Your fans are all guys. [00:36] Naruko     Th-That's got nothing to do with this, moron! [00:38] Kuroda     Did you come all the way here to brag     about yourselves to each other? [00:42] Kuroda     You seem awfully composed. [00:43] Kuroda     Is this a strategy? Or a falling out? [00:46] Kuroda     No, it doesn't matter. [00:48] Kuroda     Road racing is a team battle! [00:52] Imaizumi     Hakone Academy's making their move! [00:53] Naruko     I can see that, idiot! [00:55] Imaizumi     And we're on a climb. [00:57] Imaizumi     Kuroda-san may have changed roles,     but he's a former climber. [01:00] Imaizumi     His climbing is top-class! SIGN    Hakone Academy [01:03] Fan A     It's Kuroda the Climber! [01:05] Fan A     He always attacks on the     climb to finish a race! [01:08] Fan B     He's so fast! [01:09] Kuroda     Come on! Come if you can, Sohoku! [01:13] Kuroda     I'll tear you to pieces here! [01:15] Kuroda     I know about you, redheaded Naruko. [01:19] Kuroda     The man pulling now is a former sprinter. [01:23] Naruko     He's attacking on the climb! [01:25] Naruko     Is Squinty for real? [01:28] Fan C     Naruko's pulling for Sohoku! SIGN    Spirit [01:30] Fan C     I watched him last year, but he's a sprinter! [01:34] Fan D     They can't catch up! [01:35] Fan D     They'll get left behind! [01:38] Fan C     Huh? SIGN    Spirit [01:40] Fan D     He's smiling? [01:41] Naruko     You're attacking on the climb? [01:43] Naruko     Now that's delicious. [01:47] Naruko     You know what my favorite foods are? [01:49] Naruko     Okonomiyaki, beef tendon hotpot,      and finally... [01:53] Naruko     The faces of people I've amazed! [01:59] Naruko     Naruko's Special Internally-Developed     Armstrong Climb, Version Two! [02:05] Fan E     He's racing up the slope so quickly,     while swinging his handlebars side to side! [02:09] Fan F     Sohoku's Naruko is so flashy! [02:12] Fan F     So flashy! SIGN    Yowamushi Pedal SIGN    Yowamushi Pedal SIGN    LINE.02 The Two Aces!! [03:49] Naruko     It's no use. [03:50] (Flashback) Naruko     The Armstrong Climb that     converts my arm strength [03:52] (Flashback) Naruko     into forward propulsion     is approaching its limits. [03:55] (Flashback) Naruko     My time won't improve. [04:04] (Flashback) Naruko     It lacks impact. [04:06] (Flashback) Naruko     Isn't there anything else      I can use to power up further? [04:10] (Flashback) Naruko     I'm using my arms,     and naturally, I'm using my legs. [04:14] (Flashback) Naruko     If I'm going to do something,     I want something flashy. [04:17] (Flashback) Naruko     Something unthinkable that     will really surprise people. [04:27] (Flashback) Naruko     Come to think of it, [04:29] (Flashback) Naruko     my master said not to box myself in      when trying to change something. [04:35] (Flashback) Naruko     To question common sense. [04:37] Naruko     "Naturally, I'm using my legs." [04:40] Naruko     Naturally? [04:41] Naruko     Wait. [04:42] Naruko     I think I'm using them, but maybe there's     some part I'm still not utilizing. [04:51] (Flashback) Naruko     Oh, crap! I think I've found it! [04:55] (Flashback) Naruko     I really am... [04:56] (Flashback) Naruko     a genius! [05:00] Naruko     Version Two uses the tips of my toes! [05:03] Naruko     They may only be toes, but those     toes will challenge common sense! [05:10] Naruko     When turning the crank on a bike and turning     that force into forward propulsion, SIGN    Forward Thrust [05:14] Naruko     the effective area is     the first quadrant only. [05:17] Naruko     The rest is converted     into downward propulsion, SIGN    Downward Thrust [05:19] Naruko     so it's inefficient to put     too much strength into it. [05:22] Naruko     The first part of your body to reach that     precious zone is the tips of your toes. [05:27] Naruko     So I strengthened my toes. [05:30] Naruko     That's how I amplified my power! [05:32] Naruko     So I could turn my pedals even harder! [05:36] Naruko     I raise my toes which would normally     be pointed down and push! [05:40] Naruko     I turn all that power into forward     propulsion without losing any of it! [05:43] Naruko     Thanks for challenging us on the climb. [05:47] Naruko     You wouldn't want to miss Armstrong Climb,      Version Two: Tip-Toe Advance! [05:54] Kuroda     This guy... [05:55] Fan G     Sohoku's Naruko caught up! [05:58] Fan H     On the climb! [05:59] Fan I     Seriously? He's so fast! [06:03] Fan G     That's it, Naruko! [06:04] Fan H     You're so flashy! [06:06] Naruko     What do you think? [06:07] Naruko     I've also got something called     the Flashy Smug Climb, too. [06:10] Naruko     Should we try it out? [06:12] Kuroda     Let's not. [06:14] Kuroda     I get it now. [06:17] Kuroda     I see. [06:18] Kuroda     So they weren't having a falling out. [06:21] Kuroda     I'll have to flip my switch to finish this. [06:26] Kuroda     To destroy their teamwork. [06:29] Kuroda     I have one last question. [06:32] Kuroda     Sohoku, which of you two is the ace? [06:38] Ashikiba     Yuki-chan, isn't it obvious?      The guy behind— [06:43] Naruko     Curious, are you? [06:44] Imaizumi     Isn't it obvious? [06:45] Naruko     I wish I could say it's our secret strategy,     but I'll do you a favor and tell you. [06:50] Naruko     The ace is... [06:52] Both     ...me! [06:55] Naruko     What? Hotshot, what are you talking about? [06:58] Imaizumi     What—Naruko! Are you serious? [07:00] Naruko     Of course. [07:01] Naruko     I, the Red Bullet and genius     Naruko Shoukichi, am Sohoku's ace. [07:05] Imaizumi     Calm down, Naruko. I'm the ace. [07:08] Imaizumi     Teshima-san said the same thing. [07:11] Naruko     He was just saying that so you     wouldn't strain yourself. Probably. [07:15] Imaizumi     No! I'm the ace! [07:17] Naruko     Have you forgotten? [07:18] Naruko     I'm the one who won the training camp! [07:20] Naruko     I'm clearly better than you! [07:23] Imaizumi     It was... close. [07:24] Naruko     Close, but I won! [07:26] Kuroda     That's it. [07:27] Kuroda     These two are a hastily thrown together team. [07:31] Imaizumi     Wait! I thought you were pulling     so I could save my strength! [07:36] Imaizumi     Normally the man in front is the assistant! [07:38] Naruko     You idiot! [07:39] Naruko     I'm just doing it to stand out! [07:41] Naruko     You'll pull for me before the finish line! [07:43] Imaizumi     What? [07:43] Naruko     What's your deal, anyway? [07:45] Naruko     When I charged ahead... [07:47] (Flashback) Imaizumi     That's why we've prepared our fastest man! [07:50] Naruko     Isn't that what you said? [07:52] Naruko     You didn't prepare me for anything! [07:54] Imaizumi     I did! [07:55] Imaizumi     I was thinking about the team's strength! [07:59] Imaizumi     I did that so you could be the assistant! [08:02] Naruko     Why do I have to assist you? [08:05] Imaizumi     In any case, calm down. [08:06] Imaizumi     I'm the ace. [08:08] Naruko     No, me! [08:09] Imaizumi     I'm the one who told you to      switch from sprinter to all-rounder! [08:12] Naruko     I made the decision! [08:16] Kuroda     There are always aces and assistants     who hastily team up during a race. [08:22] Kuroda     And they almost always break apart. [08:28] Naruko     Wait up, idiot! [08:30] Imaizumi     Wait, Hakone Academy! [08:31] Naruko     Don't run! [08:32] Imaizumi     Where do you think you're going? [08:34] Kuroda     They reacted. Both of them, together. [08:37] Naruko     Let's race, hotshot. [08:39] Imaizumi     What? [08:40] Naruko     We'll pull ahead of     Hakone Academy before the finish line. [08:43] Imaizumi     I see. [08:44] Naruko     Whoever crosses the     finish line first is the ace! [08:47] Kuroda     What? Are they... [08:49] Imaizumi     Bring it on! [08:52] Ashikiba     Yuki-chan! [08:53] Kuroda     I know! [08:55] Kuroda     Let's go, Ashikiba! We're accelerating! [08:57] Ashikiba     Yeah! [08:58] Kuroda     They're ignoring us so     the two of them can race? [09:02] Kuroda     Don't underestimate us, Sohoku! [09:06] Imaizumi     Teshima-san is on my side. [09:09] Imaizumi     He thinks of me as the ace. [09:11] Naruko     You idiot. [09:11] Naruko     Every era's always looking for a new star. [09:14] Kuroda     They're actually arguing with each other! [09:17] Imaizumi     Keep your voice down, Naruko. [09:19] Imaizumi     Our opponents will realize we've     never worked together before. [09:22] Naruko     What? [09:23] Naruko     Okay, then let's pretend we're friends. [09:26] Imaizumi     I can't do that. [09:27] Naruko     Hey! [09:28] Kuroda     Teamwork is what's important     before the finish line. [09:32] Kuroda     It's easy to break apart opponents who lack that. [09:36] Kuroda     Ashikiba! [09:38] Ashikiba     Yeah! [09:42] Naruko     He's huge! [09:43] Imaizumi     It's Hakone Academy's Ashikiba! [09:44] Imaizumi     Is their ace making his move? [09:48] Imaizumi     No! [09:49] Naruko     It's him! [09:50] Naruko     He distracted us with the big guy,     disappeared to the other side, [09:53] Naruko     and pulled ahead! [09:56] Naruko     Crap! He's getting ahead, too! [09:59] Naruko     They took the lead in a second! [10:01] Kuroda     Things are back to normal now, Sohoku. [10:04] Naruko     Seriously? [10:05] Kuroda     That move is made possible by Ashikiba's     fake-out and my explosive power. [10:10] Kuroda     Ashikiba's big. Everyone's     eyes are drawn to him. [10:14] Kuroda     It's a combo only we can pull off. [10:17] Kuroda     Since this spring,      we've been eight for eight. [10:19] Kuroda     We've achieved more! [10:22] Imaizumi     How could you let them pass you, Naruko? [10:23] Imaizumi     Don't underestimate them. [10:24] Naruko     Well, you were just watching. [10:27] Imaizumi     You were! [10:28] Naruko     No, you! [10:29] Kuroda     It's easy to break apart a     hastily thrown together team. [10:32] Kuroda     Just force them into a corner. [10:34] Kuroda     Then they'll blame each     other for their mistakes. [10:38] Kuroda     Looks like I won't have to flip my switch. [10:41] Kuroda     You can race for third      to decide who's the ace! [10:43] Kuroda     Your nonsense won't get you anywhere! [10:46] Naruko     They're getting ahead again. [10:48] Imaizumi     Kuroda-san's explosive power is exceptional. [10:56] Teshima     Who... will take it? [10:59] Sakamichi     You mean take the lead? [11:01] Sakamichi     It's either us or Hakone Academy, right? [11:03] Sakamichi     I'm sure we'll do it. [11:06] Teshima     No, Naruko or Imaizumi... [11:09] Teshima     Which of them will take the race. [11:10] Sakamichi     Huh? [11:12] Teshima     I told them to decide between     themselves who the ace is. [11:18] Sakamichi     What? [11:19] Sakamichi     Huh? What? [11:20] Teshima     Do you think that was an     irresponsible order, Onoda? [11:23] Sakamichi     Huh? [11:25] Teshima     But last year, that's how you     dragged Sohoku into first place. [11:37] Teshima     I believe in their strength. [11:41] Teshima     They don't get along. They're always arguing.     They never cooperate. [11:46] Teshima     But... [11:48] Sakamichi     Yes. [11:49] Teshima     They know better than anyone     what they have to do. [11:55] Imaizumi     Hurry up and pull, Naruko! [11:56] Imaizumi     Hakone Academy's getting away! [11:58] Naruko     Shut up, idiot! [11:59] Naruko     I'm just taking my time since     I've got some baggage to carry. [12:02] Imaizumi     What? What baggage? [12:04] Naruko     You pulled like crazy through the mountains. [12:09] Naruko     Even for you, hotshot,      you pushed yourself too hard. [12:11] Imaizumi     Don't mention it. [12:12] Naruko     I said I'd switch with you,     but you told me to fall back. [12:16] Naruko     Man, I hate when people show off. [12:20] Naruko     So now I'm pulling for you. [12:22] Naruko     And while I'm being considerate by pulling     for you, you're reacting poorly! [12:27] Naruko     When I broke out my special Tip-Toe Advance,      you just sat there and stared. [12:31] Naruko     Don't you have anything to say?      Like, "Wow," or, "Amazing?" [12:39] Naruko     "This is what you've been hiding?" [12:41] Naruko     "Seriously? This is so amazing,      I pooped my pants!" [12:44] Naruko     Surely you can react better than that. [12:46] Imaizumi     Oh, that? [12:49] Imaizumi     I thought it was only natural,     so I wasn't surprised. [12:53] Naruko     Huh? [12:55] Imaizumi     I knew you'd have something special     prepared for the Inter-High. [13:05] Naruko     You're not so dumb, hotshot! [13:10] Naruko     Fine, let's chase them. [13:12] Naruko     I don't like that we're doing it together,     but there's only ever one thing to do. [13:17] Imaizumi     Yeah. [13:18] Naruko     Deliver this jersey to the finish line first. [13:21] Imaizumi     Of course. [13:22] Naruko     We'll catch up to      Hakone Academy and pass them! [13:25] Imaizumi     You don't need to say it! [13:29] Teshima     If we can draw out everything they have—     no, we have to to beat the champions. [13:36] Teshima     And this Inter-High has been     disrupting expectations. [13:39] Teshima     There may be more than one     opponent at the finish line. SIGN    Feed Zone [13:48] Fan J     What is that? [13:49] Fan K     They're carrying water bottles! [13:51] Koga     Excuse us! [13:52] Sugimoto     Coming through! [13:53] Koga     Hurry, Sugimoto! [13:54] Koga     They're almost here! [13:55] Sugimoto     Yes, sir! [14:00] Koga     We made it. [14:02] Koga     Imaizumi! [14:03] Sugimoto     Naruko! [14:04] Both     We'll just take the water! [14:10] Koga     Imaizumi, Naruko! [14:12] Sugimoto     Go, Sohoku! [14:12] Koga     You can do it! [14:13] Sugimoto     Imaizumi! [14:16] Imaizumi     You don't need to shout so loud, Sugimoto. [14:19] Imaizumi     I can hear you. Don't worry. [14:24] Imaizumi     The finish line... [14:25] Naruko     ...will be... [14:26] Both     ...mine! [14:32] Sugimoto     Imaizumi... [14:34] Sugimoto     The finish line is less     than ten kilometers away. [14:37] Sugimoto     It's right there. [14:39] Sugimoto     If my feelings can help you in any way,      then I'll pray as hard as I can. [14:44] Sugimoto     Take it. I'm counting on you, Imaizumi. [14:47] Koga     Let's head back to the tent, Sugimoto. [14:51] Sugimoto     Yes, Koga-san. [14:53] Koga     The rest should be coming soon. [14:55] Koga     Kaburagi and the others will have met up     with Onoda and Teshima by now. [14:59] Koga     It'll be hard for the two of us to     hand out supplies for four riders. [15:02] Sugimoto     I see. You're right. [15:05] Suigmoto     But I'm glad we made it     to the feed zone in time. [15:09] Koga     Yeah. [15:10] Sugimoto     We carried everyone's supplies     here on the spare bikes. [15:14] Sugimoto     It was hard, but... [15:18] Sugimoto     I know it wasn't the official course,     but I'm glad to have ridden at the Inter-High. [15:24] Sugimoto     I rode as hard as I could. [15:25] Sugimoto     All I could think about was getting     here in time, but now I'm numb. [15:31] Sugimoto     It's exciting, isn't it? [15:33] Sugimoto     Next year, I'll work harder     so I can be in the Inter-High— [15:38] Sugimoto     Koga-san is a third-year. [15:40] Sugimoto     This is his last Inter-High. [15:44] Sugimoto     I'm sorry. [15:45] Koga     Don't worry about it, Sugimoto. [15:47] Koga     Will you be in next year's Inter-High? [15:50] Koga     Then you'll have to practice hard. [15:53] Koga     Remember how the Inter-High feels. [15:57] Koga     But we have work to do first. [16:00] Koga     Let's hand out supplies to— [16:03] Sugimoto     What? Support staff are on the course? [16:06] Sugimoto     Huh? Kyoto? [16:07] Sugimoto     But why? [16:09] Koga     Did they get them mixed up      with Hakone Academy? [16:11] Koga     You were in the same position as Sohoku. [16:15] Hakone     You didn't hear the correction on the radio? [16:19] Hakone     They shook off the others. [16:22] Hakone     I hate to think we were outmatched. [16:25] Hakone     And even if they've gone, there's no     guarantee they'll make it to the front. [16:28] Hakone     But it's true that they're pursuing them. [16:31] Hakone     I trust our riders... [16:33] Hakone     But they say Kyoto's Midousuji     was tricky last year, too. [16:38] Sugimoto     B-By himself? [16:40] Hakone     This year there's two of     them chasing the leaders! [16:45] Hakone     Kyoto Fushimi #111, the ace, Midousuji Akira! [16:50] Hakone     And #116, first-year Kishigami Komari! [16:53] Koga     Him! [16:59] Koga     Their roster said he was a sub. [17:01] Koga     Rumor was he was a masseuse. [17:04] Koga     He races? [17:09] Komari     You're really not riding in the Inter-High. [17:12] Komari     But you had such fine muscles! [17:17] Kyoto A     Go, Fushimi! [17:19] Kyoto B     Pedal, Kishigami! [17:21] Koga     What was that? [17:23] Koga     Those weren't the eyes of     a man aiming for victory. [17:26] Koga     No, they didn't go for the     sprint or mountains, either. [17:29] Koga     Has Kyoto Fushimi set their sights     on only the finish line again? [17:34] Koga     Be careful, Imaizumi and Naruko. [17:36] Koga     They intend to catch up. [17:39] (Flashback) Midousuji     Would you like to move up, Komari-kun? [17:41] (Flashback) Komari     Yes, of course. [17:43] (Flashback) Komari     I'll pull. I want to reach the     front as soon as possible. [17:46] (Flashback) Komari     There are so many fine muscles     at the front, right? [17:51] (Flashback) Komari     Oh, the muscles. The muscles... [17:56] Midousuji     Komari-kun, you really     are a man of no patience. [18:07] Izumida     It took only a moment. [18:09] Izumida     They were waiting for the momentary loss     of focus when we prepared to resupply. [18:17] Izumida     I was cautious. [18:19] Izumida     I knew Kyoto would go for the     finish line again this year. [18:23] Izumida     I knew they'd make their     move before the feed zone. [18:26] Izumida     But... [18:28] (Flashback) Izumida     They passed us! Doubashi! [18:30] (Flashback) Aoyagi     Kaburagi, go! [18:32] (Flashback) Sakamichi     They passed right between us! [18:35] (Flashback) Both     Stop Kyoto! [18:43] (Flashback) Midousuji     See? [18:46] (Flashback) Midousuji     Because you wasted all your     energy on a stupid sprint, [18:50] (Flashback) Midousuji     you got caught during a crucial moment! [18:55] (Flashback) Kaburagi     Damn! [18:57] (Flashback) Kaburagi     Damn! [19:01] (Flashback) Sakamichi     They're going for the finish line. [19:06] Sakamichi     Be careful, Imaizumi-kun and Naruko-kun. [19:10] Naruko     We're starting to catch up to Hakone Academy! [19:14] Naruko     It's only 4,500 meters to the finish line! [19:20] Naruko     Final stop coming up. [19:22] Naruko     The Naruko Super Express is heading     straight to the finish line. [19:25] Imaizumi     Good. I'm taking this train. [19:27] Naruko     You can't ride for free, idiot. [19:29] Naruko     It'll cost you ten billion yen. [19:31] Iamziumi     That's cheap. Do you accept cash? [19:33] Naruko     Ugh, gross. That's what rich people say. [19:36] Imaizumi     I was joking. [19:37] Naruko     You're such a hotshot,      I didn't think you were joking! [19:40] Naruko     I bet you don't have any friends! [19:42] Imaizumi     There's Onoda, and... [19:44] Naruko     You really don't have any friends! [19:46] Naruko     Want me to be your friend? [19:48] Naruko     A special, just for you. [19:49] Imaizumi     No, I'm good. [19:50] Imaizumi     I call anyone whose house     I've been to a friend. [19:53] Naruko     Seriously? Those are kid rules! [19:56] Imaizumi     Call it whatever you want. [19:57] Imaizumi     Down to the smallest things,     I determine my own standards! [20:04] Naruko     Hotshot. [20:07] Fan L     The ace Imaizumi moved ahead     with 4000 meters remaining! [20:10] Imaizumi     We're accelerating! [20:12] Imaizumi     Try not to fall behind, Naruko! [20:14] Naruko     Who do you think you're talking to? [20:17] Naruko     I'm the genius all-rounder, Naruko Shoukichi! [20:21] Kuroda     These guys... [20:23] Kuroda     Imaizumi moved ahead and is accelerating? [20:26] Kuroda     Don't they know about     saving the ace's strength? [20:28] Kuroda     They're total amateurs! [20:29] (Flashback) Both     I'm the ace! [20:32] Kuroda     Do they not care who wins since     they haven't chosen an ace? [20:36] Kuroda     Fools. You're complete fools. [20:39] Ashikiba     Yuki-chan. [20:41] Kuroda     You have no idea what position you're in. [20:45] Kuroda     I'll show you. [20:47] Kuroda     I'll make you understand. [20:49] Kuroda     How dare they underestimate us. [20:51] Kuroda     I'll flip my switch. [20:54] Kuroda     You think you can beat us     with your desperate strategy? [21:00] Komari     Two times one is two. [21:02] Komari     Two times two is four. [21:04] Komari     Two times three is six. [21:06] Komari     Two times four is eight. [21:07] Komari     Two times five is ten. [21:09] Komari     Two times six is 12. [21:11] Komari     Two times seven is 14. [21:13] Komari     Two times eight is 16. [21:15] Komari     Two times nine is 18. [21:17] Komari     They're teeming with muscles! [21:22] Imaizumi     Mi... [21:23] Naruko     Midousuji... [21:25] Ashikiba     Kyoto Fushimi... [21:26] Kuroda     Such incredible pressure! [21:29] Kuroda     He looks unbelievably huge! [21:33] Midousuji     We caught up! SIGN    Sendoff Race Strategy Meeting [23:08] (Flashback) Kuroda     Arakita-san should make his move right away. [23:12] (Flashback) Kuroda     Then Ashikiba and I can... [23:14] (Flashback) Izumida     I see. You'll take the lead     before the finish line, and— [23:19] (Flashback) Izumida     Oh, sorry. [23:25] (Flashback) Izumida     C-Continue. [23:27] (Flashback) Kuroda     Touichirou, if you've got     something to say, spit it out. [23:31] (Flashback) Ashikiba     Yuki-chan, what's this in front of me? [23:33] (Flashback) Ashikiba     A mushroom? [23:34] (Flashback) Kuroda     It's me! SIGN    NEXT LINE The Appointed Time SIGN    This is a work of fiction. All characters and organizations appearing in this work are fictional. In this work, characters sometimes engage in dangerous activities. While riding bicycles on actual roads, please follow all traffic laws and ride safely. SIGN    Mura