E21 - Switches and Humming 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     Manami, hang tight. [00:03] Kuroda     I told you. I'll pull until     we catch up to Sohoku. [00:08] Kuroda     Right now your job is to wait. [00:12] Kuroda     Just shut up and follow me. [00:14] Kuroda     I promise I'll get you there. [00:17] Manami     Kuroda-san... [00:19] Kuroda     Are you bored, though? [00:21] Kuroda     In that case, let's reminisce about the past. [00:26] Kuroda     Last year, in one intra-squad tournament     to determine our Inter-High lineup, [00:32] Kuroda     I lost to you. [00:35] Kuroda     I was depressed. [00:37] Kuroda     I had no place to vent     my frustration and rage. [00:39] Kuroda     My head was a mess because I didn't     understand my own feelings. [00:47] Kuroda     I couldn't even speak to you. SIGN    Yowamushi Pedal SIGN    Switches and Humming [02:29] Hakone A     It's not fair how fast Manami     is despite being so easygoing. [02:33] (Flashback) Hakone B     Honestly, it's impossible to hate him, too. [02:36] (Flashback) Hakone C     He's like a new generation of climber. [02:40] (Flashback) Hakone A     Yeah. [02:42] Kuroda     Every time someone praised you,      I became enraged [02:48] Kuroda     because I believed I'd be the one who'd     make a name for himself at the Inter-High. [02:55] Kuroda     I really don't get to race     at this year's Inter-High? [03:01] Kuroda     Until then, I'd been the best      at everything I did. [03:05] Kuroda     That may have been the moment     my pride truly came crashing down. [03:10] (Flashback) Kuroda     Damn it! [03:13] Kuroda     But time gradually smoothed      over my emotions. [03:18] Kuroda     By the time the Inter-High started, [03:20] Kuroda     I was thinking about what I needed     to do to participate next year. [03:27] Kuroda     Luck's not enough to race. [03:28] Kuroda     And on top of that, people think     of this team as champions. [03:31] Kuroda     Ultimately, I was naïve.     I wasn't good enough. [03:36] Kuroda     I've just gotta do it. [03:38] Kuroda     But I'd heard a rumor... SIGN    Hakone Academy Bicycle Racing Club [03:42] (Flashback) Arakita     No matter how you look at it,      Kuroda should wear #6. [03:45] (Flashback) Arakita     He actually makes some sense,     and he climbs well during practice. [03:48] (Flashback) Arakita     Manami's just a first-year. [03:50] (Flashback) Arakita     It's too soon. [03:53] Kuroda     When I heard Arakita-san wanted     me instead of Manami to wear #6, [03:59] Kuroda     it made me really happy. [04:01] Kuroda     That's my one ray of hope. [04:04] Kuroda     Thank you, Arakita-san. [04:08] Kuroda     But shortly after,     I'd witness a shocking truth. [04:14] Kuroda     On the final day of last year's Inter-High... [04:16] (Flashback) Kuroda     What? You can't be serious. SIGN    Hakone      Academy [04:19] (Flashback) Kuroda     This must be a joke. [04:23] (Flashback) Kuroda     Hakone Academy lost. [04:28] (Flashback) Team     Good work! [04:31] (Flashback) Hakone A     Good work! [04:33] Kuroda     This was the only outcome I hadn't expected. [04:37] Kuroda     And I never imagined... [04:42] Kuroda     that I'd see this man lose. [04:46] (Flashback) Arakita     Quit crying about every little thing. [04:48] (Flashback) Team     Good work! [04:50] Kuroda     Arakita-san is someone who gets things done. [04:52] Kuroda     He had a terrible attitude and a mouth     to match, but his skills were top class. [04:57] Kuroda     He saw through my elite mindset and taught     me that efficiency wasn't enough to win. [05:04] Kuroda     He was the only man I'd ever bowed to. [05:08] Kuroda     I assumed it was a forgone conclusion     that he'd win the Inter-High... [05:13] (Flashback) Arakita     Of course we won. [05:15] Kuroda     ...is what I thought he'd say. [05:21] Kuroda     I can't say a word.     There's nothing I can say to him. [05:31] (Flashback) Arakita     Kuroda! [05:32] (Flashback) Arakita     Don't you have something to say to me? [05:35] (Flashback) Arakita     Your senior's back from a race,      and you're ignoring him? [05:38] (Flashback) Kuroda     Y-Yes, sir. I'm so—I mean, uh... [05:43] (Flashback) Kuroda     I couldn't find the words to— [05:46] (Flashback) Arakita     No excuses! [05:49] (Flashback) Arakita     Don't make excuses. [05:52] (Flashback) Arakita     You don't get to make excuses anymore. [05:55] (Flashback) Arakita     You've gotta do what you gotta     do when you gotta do it. [05:59] (Flashback) Arakita     You only get one chance. [06:02] (Flashback) Arakita     No matter what happens,     don't let it get away from you. [06:05] (Flashback) Arakita     No matter what they do     or what's done to them, [06:08] (Flashback) Arakita     there's no room for losers to spout excuses. [06:14] (Flashback) Arakita     Doesn't matter whether it's     big stuff or small stuff. [06:21] (Flashback) Arakita     Kuroda, I'm counting on you next year. [06:28] (Flashback) Kuroda     Yes, sir! [06:31] (Flashback) Kuroda     Good work, sir! [06:34] (Flashback) Arakita     Quit shouting, dumbass. [06:38] Kuroda     At some point, I'd started crying. [06:41] Kuroda     That's when I realized the man I used to     hate had become someone I looked up to. [06:51] Kuroda     I'll do it. [06:54] Kuroda     Next year, I'll do it, Arakita-san. [06:59] Kuroda     I'll restore Hakone Academy to the throne. [07:04] (Flashback) Fukutomi     The next captain of Hakone Academy     is Izumida Touichirou. [07:10] (Flashback) Fukutomi     The vice captain is climber and     second-year Kuroda Yukinari. [07:16] Kuroda     Summer ended, and the torch was passed. [07:20] Kuroda     The third-years who used to be a     constant presence in the team room [07:23] Kuroda     were rarely seen anymore. [07:27] Kuroda     Captain Izumida's strengthening     program was simple. [07:31] Kuroda     We'd practice adequately     and enter more races. [07:35] Kuroda     We participated in races we'd skipped before. [07:40] Kuroda     It happened during one such race     near the end of the season. [07:45] (Flashback) Fan A     Wow, it's Hakone Academy! [07:47] (Flashback) Fan B     They've got team jerseys! [07:49] (Flashback) Shinozaki     Should I be wearing this jersey? [07:51] (Flashback) Kuroda     Shino, you're an Inter-High candidate, too. [07:55] (Flashback) Kuroda     In this race, I'll be your workhorse. [07:57] (Flashback) Kuroda     I'll shut down and control     anyone who tries to get ahead. [08:00] (Flashback) Kuroda     Either you or Touichirou     will take the finish line. [08:03] (Flashback) Kuroda     However... [08:04] (Flashback) Kuroda     Victory is a prerequisite. [08:07] (Flashback) Kuroda     While we're wearing these jerseys,     we're not allowed to lose. [08:10] (Flashback) Rider A     Someone's leaving the pack! [08:11] (Flashback) Rider B     They're using the climb to attack! [08:14] (Flashback) Kuroda     I'm going to crush them, Touichirou. [08:16] (Flashback) Izumida     I'm counting on you, Yuki. [08:19] Kuroda     Hardly anyone notable was participating     in that dull little race. [08:24] Kuroda     But Touichirou and I raced in earnest. [08:28] Kuroda     We swore to each other that we'd     achieve total victory in every race. [08:35] (Flashback) Kuroda     We'll show no overconfidence. [08:37] (Flashback) Kuroda     When we race, we go all-out. [08:41] (Flashback) Kuroda     We're fighting a battle     we're never allowed to lose. [08:45] (Flashback) Rider C     It's Hakone Academy! [08:46] (Flashback) Rider D     He already caught up! [08:47] (Flashback) Rider C     This race doesn't matter to Hakone Academy. [08:51] (Flashback) Rider C     Let us go this time. [08:52] (Flashback) Kuroda     Sorry, but I can't do that. [08:53] (Flashback) Both     What? [08:54] (Flashback) Rider E     Come on. What's wrong with you guys? [08:58] (Flashback) Kuroda     Huh? [08:59] (Flashback) Rider E     Quit going on about Hakone Academy.     He's just another second-year racer like us. [09:04] (Flashback) Rider E     What I'm trying to say is... [09:07] (Flashback) Rider E     Don't get ahead of yourself, Hakone Academy! [09:09] (Flashback) Rider E     You lost at the Inter-High! [09:11] (Flashback) Kuroda     What? [09:12] (Flashback) Rider C     Don't make him angry. [09:13] (Flashback) Rider D     You'll ruin our chances of winning. [09:16] (Flashback) Rider E     It's the truth. These guys lost     to a first-year of all people. [09:20] (Flashback) Rider E     This year's lineup must've     been really pathetic, [09:23] (Flashback) Rider E     especially the third-years. [09:25] (Flashback) Rider E     Fukutomi? Shinkai? Toudou? [09:28] (Flashback) Rider E     Was there someone named Arakita, too? [09:30] (Flashback) Kuroda     Hey, asshole. [09:33] (Flashback) Rider E     You're resorting to violence? [09:35] (Flashback) Rider E     Hakone Academy guys are scary. [09:37] (Flashback) Kuroda     Take it back. [09:39] (Flashback) Kuroda     You can speak the truth,     but that last bit was wrong. [09:43] (Flashback) Kuroda     Take it back. [09:45] (Flashback) Kuroda     The third-years were strong. [09:47] (Flashback) Kuroda     They were far better than you can imagine. [09:51] (Flashback) Rider E     You're the one who grabbed     me first. No hard feelings. [09:57] (Flashback) Rider E     Oh, no. My handlebars hit him. [10:01] Kuroda     This jerk did that on purpose. [10:03] (Flashback) Rider E     Two years ago in middle school,     I was the captain of my basketball team. [10:10] (Flashback) Rider E     I lost because of Kuroda-kun     the last-minute substitute. [10:14] (Flashback) Rider E     My elbow still hurts. [10:17] (Flashback) Rider E     I doubt you remember, but do     you know what you said then? [10:23] (Flashback) Rider E     "You're so clumsy." [10:31] (Flashback) Rider E     Pick up the pace. We're holding this     lead all the way to the finish line. [10:35] (Flashback) Rider C     O-Okay. [10:37] Kuroda     After striking the ground,     I didn't move for a while. [10:43] Kuroda     I stayed there for about 30 seconds. [10:47] Kuroda     Even if I'd stayed down, either Touichirou     or Shino would probably win the race. [10:52] Kuroda     As far as the team was concerned,     there was no problem. [10:54] Kuroda     I could report his dangerous behavior later. [10:59] Kuroda     The thought crossed my mind. [11:02] Kuroda     But I... [11:05] Kuroda     Sorry, but I'm Kuroda Yukinari. [11:08] Kuroda     I'm not so serene that I'll stay     down after someone mocks Hakone Academy. [11:16] Kuroda     You just wait, jerk. You're not getting away. [11:19] Kuroda     I'll catch you. [11:23] Kuroda     I'll make you apologize for what you said. [11:28] (Flashback) Rider C     Is Kuroda-kun okay? [11:30] (Flashback) Rider D     Should we go back and apologize? [11:33] (Flashback) Rider E     What are you talking about?     Don't be so noncommittal. [11:35] (Flashback) Rider E     This is a race. In other words, a battle. [11:38] (Flashback) Rider E     Races are cutthroat survival games. [11:41] (Flashback) Rider E     Only one rider wins. [11:42] (Flashback) Rider E     If 80 riders race, then 79 of them lose. [11:45] (Flashback) Kuroda     Those are Fukutomi-san's words. [11:48] (Flashback) Rider E     Yeah, I'm surprised you knew that. [11:51] (Flashback) Rider E     I quoted something Hakone Academy's     Fukutomi said a long time ago. [11:53] (Flashback) Rider C     What? Did you say that? [11:55] (Flashback) Rider D     No. Who said that? [11:59] (Flashback) Rider E     Forget about Kuroda. He's gone. [12:01] (Flashback) Rider E     He got what he deserved. [12:03] (Flashback) Rider E     He elbowed me and called me clumsy. [12:07] (Flashback) Kuroda     Sorry about that. I apologize. [12:10] (Flashback) Kuroda     That was the old me. [12:11] (Flashback) Kuroda     Honestly, it sounds like something I'd say. [12:14] (Flashback) Rider E     What?! [12:16] (Flashback) Kuroda     But we're in the present now. Let's play fair. [12:20] (Flashback) Rider E     He caught up alone after getting injured? [12:24] (Flashback) Kuroda     Apologize. Then I'll forget what you did. [12:29] (Flashback) Rider E     S-Sorry for pushing you? [12:33] (Flashback) Kuroda     No, not that. Before that. [12:37] (Flashback) Kuroda     For mocking Hakone Academy. [12:41] Announce     Kuroda Yukinari has won     the sprint to the finish! [12:44] Announce     Hakone Academy wins! [12:48] Kuroda     I'm suffering from a bit of blood loss,     but the lack of blood kept me calm. [12:55] Kuroda     It's actually pretty all right. [12:58] (Flashback) Hakone A     Kuroda-san! [12:59] (Flashback) Hakone B     Are you all right? [13:00] (Flashback) Hakone C     Kuroda-san! [13:02] Rider E     Hakone Academy is incredible. [13:08] Kuroda     That event was the origin of     what I call my switch now. [13:13] Kuroda     I looked up to my seniors and     Hakone Academy itself, too. [13:19] Kuroda     They're all strong. [13:21] Kuroda     Fukutomi-san, Shinkai-san, Toudou-san,     and Arakita-san are beyond our reach. [13:27] Kuroda     They're gods. [13:29] Kuroda     But last year, they still didn't win. [13:33] Kuroda     So it's up to us to prove ourselves now that     we've been entrusted with the team. [13:39] Manami     Kuroda-san... [13:41] Kuroda     It's our pride that allows us     to continue being champions. [13:46] Kuroda     The Sohoku lead riders will     be coming into view soon. [13:48] Kuroda     You think "my injury hurts" or "my wound stings"      are adequate excuses, Manami? [13:56] Manami     But he injured himself trying     to win the first day. [14:00] Manami     Wouldn't that be a good enough reason? [14:03] (Flashback) Arakita     Don't make excuses. [14:06] Kuroda     You're right, Arakita-san. We have to win. [14:09] Kuroda     There's no point if we don't win. [14:13] Manami     He activated his switch.     He's accelerating again in his condition? [14:17] Manami     That's what it means to be Hakone Academy. [14:20] Kuroda     Let's go, Manami! [14:22] Kuroda     Let's catch up to Sohoku! [14:24] Manami     Yes, sir! [14:25] Kuroda     Flex, cat legs. [14:27] Kuroda     My injury still hurts, but my legs     had better not stop moving now. [14:34] Kuroda     I see Sohoku! [14:38] Kuroda     Sorry for dumping everything on     you at the end again, Manami. [14:44] Manami     It's fine. I don't mind. [14:47] Kuroda     You've grown. You truly are dependable. [14:55] Kuroda     Go on. You can go now. [14:58] Kuroda     There's nothing left for me to do. [15:01] Kuroda     All that's left is to watch     you fly up into the sky. [15:06] Kuroda     Fly. Don't worry about what's behind you. [15:10] Kuroda     Fly your way. Ride freely. [15:14] Kuroda     But if I can ask you for one     last thing before the end, [15:20] Kuroda     make me say my first and last     Inter-High in my third year [15:30] Kuroda     ended the best way possible! [15:32] Kuroda     Yes, sir! [15:39] Manami     Kuroda-san, thank you. [15:42] Manami     We're 1,400 meters from the finish line. [15:47] Manami     It's time to fly. SIGN    Yowamushi Pedal [15:59] Fan D     The lead riders are here! [16:01] Fan E     Sohoku's in front! He pulled     ahead of Hakone Academy! [16:04] Fan E     He's 20—no, 30 meters ahead! [16:09] Sakamichi     I'm in the lead. I'm currently     closest to the finish line. [16:16] Sakamichi     What's this? [16:17] Sakamichi     The moment I started thinking about     the finish line, I became nervous. [16:21] Sakamichi     My head feels fuzzy. My legs feel slow. [16:26] Sakamichi     I'm thinking about being in front?      About the finish line? [16:30] Sakamichi     No, don't. It's not over yet. [16:33] Sakamichi     Don't. Calm down. [16:35] Sakamichi     Calm down, calm down. [16:38] (Flashback) Imaizumi     Go! [16:40] (Flashback) Imaizumi     Steel your resolve! Don't look back! [16:42] (Flashback) Imaizumi     Be strong, Onoda Sakamichi! [16:51] Sakamichi     Be strong. [16:54] Fan F     The Mountain King is dancing! [16:57] Fan G     He's so small, but so intense! [17:01] Manami     He recovered again. [17:02] Manami     His mind wavered for a moment.     It disrupted his pace. [17:08] Manami     He's being overwhelmed by the     pressure of riding at the front. [17:13] Manami     You have an advantage riding at the front, [17:14] Manami     but it's not as though you have no enemies. [17:17] Manami     The moment you realize you might win     while riding alone and focus on victory, [17:23] Manami     the fear of making a mistake     becomes too strong, [17:27] Manami     and you make mistakes     you normally wouldn't. [17:33] Manami     That pressure comes from something small. [17:37] Manami     It enters the smallest of gaps in your mind. [17:40] Manami     The bigger the title, the more     you feel like you have to win, [17:46] Manami     and the more it sneaks through     gaps to take over your mind [17:49] Manami     and paralyze your body. [17:52] Manami     You become your own enemy. [17:54] Manami     You panic as you try to     move your immobile body [17:57] Manami     and become unable to move as you normally do. [18:01] Manami     People call it the swamp before victory. [18:05] Manami     But you just pushed it aside. [18:08] Manami     You grabbed your handlebars and     stopped your hands from shaking. [18:11] Manami     You wiped it away by dancing     with all your might. [18:18] Sakamichi     I've calmed down. [18:20] Sakamichi     I'm okay. I'm all right. [18:23] Sakamichi     I can keep going. [18:24] Sakamichi     I'll keep going. [18:28] Manami     He's returned to his earlier pace. [18:30] Manami     You're amazing, Sakamichi-kun. [18:36] Manami     Despite saying you couldn't do anything alone, [18:39] Manami     you're strong when others     are depending on you. [18:41] Fan H     1,300 meters to go! [18:43] Fan I     Keep going, Mountain King! [18:45] Fans     Mountain King! Mountain King! Mountain King! [18:52] Manami     The wind's picking up. [18:55] Manami     You're strong, but unfortunately,     your steady advance is about to end. [19:01] Manami     Once we're through the next turn,     the crosswind blowing across these highlands... [19:09] Manami     will become a tailwind. [19:13] Manami     Too slow. Go! [19:18] Sakamichi     Manami-kun... [19:20] Sakamichi     It's a good thing you noticed,     but you were a little too late. [19:24] Sakamichi     This time I'll be going ahead, Sakamichi-kun. [19:28] Fan J     Hakone Academy instantly passed Sohoku! [19:30] Fan K     Seriously? Using that gust? [19:33] Fan L     He read the direction of the wind! [19:35] Fan M     That's Manami Sangaku, the Sky Prince! [19:39] Fan M     With 1,200 meters to go,     Hakone Academy is in the lead! [19:43] Manami     Are you keeping up, Sakamichi-kun? [19:46] Manami     In the hill climbs I've raced in until now, [19:49] Manami     when I accelerate like this     before the finish line, [19:51] Manami     most of my opponents hang     their heads and slow down. [19:54] Manami     But what about you? [19:58] Fan     Don't give up! [20:00] Fan     What's wrong, Mountain King? [20:02] Fan     Raise your head! [20:03] Sakamichi     It's no use. [20:05] Sakamichi     He's strong. Manami-kun is incredible. [20:10] Fan N     You've got this! He's pulling way ahead! [20:13] Fan O     No, wait. The Mountain King      is saying something. [20:18] Sakamichi     Lovely chance pancake girl... [20:23] Fan N     What? Something about a chance? [20:27] Fan N     No... [20:28] Sakamichi     Even with a spell to make you bigger, [20:31] Fan N     It's got a rhythm. [20:34] Sakamichi     you're still my princess! [20:37] Sakamichi     You are who you are! [20:40] Fan N     He's singing. [20:44] Sakamichi     It's no use. [20:45] Sakamichi     Even though he passed me, watching     Manami-kun's incredible riding makes [20:50] Sakamichi     "Love Hime-Hime Pancake Girl"     is playing endlessly in my head. [20:55] Sakamichi     Princess, Princess! [20:57] Sakamichi     Princess! I love, love, love you! [20:59] Sakamichi     Princess! Princess! [21:00] Sakamichi     Twinkle, twinkle! [21:02] Fan O     I've heard about this. [21:04] Fan O     When Sohoku's Mountain King starts singing     during races, his cadence increases. [21:10] Fan O     It makes him faster. [21:11] Fan N     What?! [21:12] Sakamichi     You're still my princess! [21:16] Sakamichi     You are who you are! [21:19] Manami     He's closing in right behind me?      While smiling, no less? [21:26] Manami     Amazing. [21:27] Manami     I haven't felt this in a while. [21:31] Manami     You're making this thrilling, aren't you? [21:33] Manami     You truly are special. [21:35] Fan P     Hakone Academy accelerated again! [21:37] Fan Q     He's away from Sohoku! [21:40] Sakamichi     His acceleration is incredible. [21:42] Sakamichi     Manami-kun is so skilled. [21:45] Sakamichi     Even with a spell to make you bigger, [21:50] Sakamichi     you're still my princess! [21:52] Sakamichi     You are who you are! [21:56] Sakamichi     Manami-kun, you're amazing.     You're so amazing, Manami-kun. [22:01] Manami     So are you. [22:04] Fan R     The Mountain King caught up to Manami! [22:06] Fan S     Wh-What's with this battle? It's crazy! [22:10] Fan T     Neither one's giving any ground! [22:14] Manami     I see it. [22:16] Manami     The red upside-down triangle     flag with the number one. [22:20] Manami     It means we're one kilometer     from the finish line. [22:23] Manami     Let's settle this. [22:26] Manami     The finish line is one kilometer ahead of us. [22:32] Manami     I wonder why? [22:35] Manami     Looking at Sakamichi-kun reminds of the     person who gave me that hat the other night. [22:47] Class Rep     The sun's so strong in the mountains. [22:51] Class Rep     I'm pretty sure I have a hat in my bag... [22:53] Class Rep     Here it is. [22:55] Class Rep     I'm borrowing this, Sangaku. [22:58] Class Rep     I can't believe his taste. "Best Boy"? [23:02] Sakamichi Mom     Oh, my. My, my, my. [23:04] Class Rep     Huh? [23:05] Sakamichi Mom     Where did you get that hat? [23:07] Sakamichi Mom     What a wonderful hat. [23:10] Class Rep     Who, me? [23:13] Sakamichi Mom     Oh, my. You're that student. [23:17] Class Rep     Ma'am! SIGN    Let My Voice Reach You