If you're strong, you win. If you're weak, you lose.
That's natural.
Whenever people are faced
with something as natural, they end up at their wits end,
they're merely unable to do anything else but stand still.
But, 13 years later...
I end up shouting out strong words that are the exact opposite of that.
That "even if I'm weak, I can win"...
Yowa
Yowaku
Yowakute
Yowakutemo
Yowakutemo Ka
Yowakutemo Kate
Yowakutemo Katema
Yowakutemo Katemasu
Aoshi-sensei to Heppoko Koukou Kyuuji no Yabou
[Even if we're weak, we can win] [The Ambitions of Aoshi-sensei and The Clumsy Baseball Loving High School Students]
subtitles and translation by junkrevo@d-addicts / jnkrvsubs@twitter
Even if you keep staying quiet like that, nothing will be solved.
Let's hear what you have to say. - Tamo!
What are you asking...
The research data in my thesis has been put under suspicion of plagiarism.
Plagiarism?
It seems like the academic association have started an investigation.
Did you plagiarize?
Tamo! - Oh, no... Never...
It's just, until the suspicions have cleared,
our subsidies for the next year will be frozen up.
Ah, no, that's a big problem, because...
without funding, how will we do our research?
Professor?
Please give me a year!
I'll definitely clear up these suspicions in 1 year!
Professor! Please wait! Professor! Professor!
What's going to happen with our laboratory...
Hey, been a while.
You see, it looks like our laboratory is gonna close down or something, so.
Close down?
Think you can put me into the laboratory at your place?
At least for like 1 year maybe...
5 seconds left! 3, 2, 1,
Change!
Alright! Let's go!
Come on, come on, come on... Move it!
Excuse me!
Ah, thank you.
Captain, the ball?
That person has it now.
For real, he's holding the ball.
Why isn't he throwing it?
What's wrong?
Isn't it going to be faster if we walk up to him too?
It is. Let's go.
Thank you for bringing it all the way back to us.
Are these the only members of the club...?
Yes, we're expecting some new members.
Well, I can't do much to help but, I wish you good luck.
Thank you.
See you.
Thank you, senpai.
It's kind of strange, isn't it.
That there are female students at Jotoku.
There are really only a few of them but,
it's still only been 2 years since we've become a coed school.
Here you go.
Well, I'll have to say my thanks to you once again, Tamo-kun.
No, no, I guess you're Tamo-sensei now.
Thank you for listening to my request.
It's nothing, I'll be here only for a period of 1 year but,
I look forward to working with you.
As promised, you'll be a homeroom teacher as well, right.
For this, I'm prepared to do anything.
Who is it, who is it, who is it...
Of course it's Shirao-kun.
He's the only one in our baseball club that can make such a clear sound.
If there were 9 of Shirao-kun, even "Koshien" wouldn't be just a dream.
Well, it looks like they aren't even 9 people in total though.
Oh, as expected of an OB, you're familiar with this.
Oh yeah, while you're at it, the manager of the baseball club...
- I refuse.
Hey, hey, right after you said you'd do anything...
Having the motivation to do anything
doesn't mean that I'll actually do anything.
I think that you'd become a great manager though.
Oh! That's a big one!
This seems to be a distraction to our conversation.
I'd like to introduce Tamo Aoshi-sensei,
who will be joining our school from today.
Well then, Tamo-sensei, please step up.
It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Tamo Aoshi.
Just as I was introduced right now,
12 years ago, I graduated from Odawara Jotoku and entered Tokyo University.
Ah, he was a teacher.
- After that, I stayed as a part of Tokyo University's laboratory.
After that, I stayed as a part of Tokyo University's laboratory.
However, a few days ago, that laboratory closed down...
Tamo-kun.
I believe that most of you here
are probably aiming to continue your education at Tokyo University,
but there's just one thing I'd like you to know.
I want to tell you that even if you go to ToDai,
you can end up unemployed just as quick as me!
You can't be unprepared!
Going to Tokyo University doesn't mean that it guarantees anything for you.
So you're telling us not to go to ToDai.
He's hurt.
The questions that you have to answer aren't just the questions in exams.
Life is a continuous cycle of difficult questions.
So let's think.
Let's find the best answer.
You all, are lucky, and smart.
I've studied 12 years more than you all so I'm even smarter.
That's why, I have to think my ideas out thoroughly and grow,
and I'll definitely return to that laboratory after 1 year.
So he is going back.
He's not willing to be a teacher, is he.
I think that we'll only be together for a short time but, let's all get along.
Hey, Akaiwa,
I'm begging you, come back to the baseball club.
We don't have any more time until our game with Dougaku.
And so what?
In the first place, it's ridiculous that some weaklings like us
are trying to challenge Dougaku.
Hey, why is it "ridiculous"?!
Okay, so are you guys even practicing a tenth as much as Dougaku is?
Hey, captain!
Huh?
Don't keep quiet, say something to him!
Ah... Well...
Ah!
Why isn't he coming inside?
Um, to start with,
"observe the mode of life of the target living creatures".
As a biologist, this is basic.
I'm Tamo, I'm in charge of this class starting from today.
I'm Tamo Aoshi.
This period of 1 year is naturally
a great time to compile everything for you 3rd year students.
During this time, I don't want you to be afflicted by unnecessary things, and want you to spend your time peacefully.
That same thing applies to me too.
That's exactly why,
before any problems become too severe, I want to settle them quickly.
The one that's likely becoming the cause of a problem in this class is
you.
Huh? Me?
Your name?
I'm Akaiwa.
Why aren't you going back to the baseball club?
It has nothing to do with you, right?
That's obvious. It has nothing to do with me.
Then isn't it fine...
You know, I,
I want to solve the problems that have connections to me.
Even so, if you and your unrelated problem start flying around,
it distracts me.
The one that has the problem isn't me,
it's the baseball club.
He's dodging responsibility!
At any rate,
let's settle this problem quickly.
For your sake,
and for mine too.
Let's go!
Awful, isn't it.
Ah... well... Uh...
I'm Masumoto, the geography teacher.
Ah! I'm Tamo.
Masumoto-sensei, are you the manager of the baseball club?
Manager... Well, I am the manager.
I usually leave everything up to the students.
They've increased.
2 new members.
As you can see, both of them aren't that good.
But they're still 6 people.
Yeah, 6 people.
What about it?
Huh? Oh, well.
I heard that they have a game with Doutou Academy.
Ahh, you see, the principal already turned that down,
it's suspended.
That is, well, you can't play baseball with 6 people, right.
Well... That's why, 9 people...
Ah, that's right, I heard that Tamo-sensei is an OB of the baseball club.
Please give them some advice or something. - Uh, no, no, wait...
Uh, no, no, wait...
Gather uuuup!
Now, we have some welcoming words from our great senior of Jotoku's baseball club,
listen carefully.
So he was from the baseball club.
Tamo-sensei, please.
Are you all always this quiet?
Because during practice...
You didn't say a word.
I was always thinking about that too.
Even though this practice isn't a big deal,
they have an unusual amount of nervousness, so it might be because of that.
But, what should we be saying?
Isn't anything fine?
Like, for example, "don't mind" or something.
"Don't mind", huh.
"Don't mind" is good.
"Don't mind" huh, hmm.
If you say that to your teammate after they made an error,
don't you think that they'll feel a little bit at ease?
That's exactly it! Alright.
We'll start doing that from now on!
Ah, come on, as I said,
during these kind of times, it's good to say like, "yeah" or like "oh".
Yeah!
Oh! You're starting to look more and more like a baseball club!
Yeah, don't mind!
Yeah!
Don't mind, right!
Yeah!
"Overcome"
"Uchikatsu"
Don't mind!
Don't say "don't mind!" before you even make an error!
Don't mind!
No, no! The person that made an error doesn't need to say it!
Thank you!
Good work.
As expected of an OB, you know everything about baseball.
No, no, all I did was tell them to speak up.
You're so humble.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Thank you.
Sensei, please, you might as well become the manager.
For what reason?
I was convinced after looking at today's practice.
That Aoshi-kun still really loves baseball.
"Aoshi-kun"?
Well, please think about it.
"Aoshi-kun"?
You've worked hard today, Aoshi-kun.
Thank you.
It's been 12 years since I've said that.
"Aoshi-kun".
I'm somewhat happy.
The fact that you're in this very store.
Ah... And, so, my luggages...?
Ah, I brought them in as I said I would.
And... Yes, here, the key.
Thank you.
Kaede-san!
There's still a limit to what I can pretend to not see.
Who the heck is this guy.
Why are you giving him that key right in front of me?
What are you not understanding?
It's the key to an apartment.
A welcomed tenant.
Ah, to an apartment.
What is this, having this kind of suggestive conversation!
Well, um, who are you?
Welcome!
Huh? Sensei!
"Sensei"?
Why are you here?
Ah, well after all,
the members of Jotoku's baseball club have been regular customers of this store for many generations.
Sensei! Thank you very much for today.
Thanks to you, we were able to have a full blown practice!
Ah... Th-that's nice...
Oh, are the two of you the new members?
How is it? Jotoku's baseball club?
We're nervous because we became regulars just after joining.
But, in addition to being picked, we plan on giving all of our efforts during the games.
You're so promising!
Ah... But since you're only 6 people, you can't play any games yes huh...
Um, can we enjoy this conversation after we've ordered?
Because we're wasting time here.
Let's pick!
Yeah!
Just for something like your orders...
Curry please!
Okay!
This is the result of our practice.
You should only do that on the grounds.
I see, so you're from "Jotoku"...
And you're even the manager.
No, I'm not.
Sensei, please take good care of my son.
Well, I don't even know who your son is anyway.
It's... Akaiwa.
Akaiwa?
Hey, that's not what you said before.
Today's not... Sorry.
You're irresponsible!
No one has the responsibility to give you shelter.
What, so you were listening?
Running away from home, just stop it already,
carrying all that stuff with you and walking around to find shelter.
It's none of your business.
Then, what about tonight?
Do you have somewhere to stay?
There's probably somewhere I can stay.
I know! I know, I know!
Well, you can come to my house.
I'll give you somewhere to stay!
Idiot! You...
You don't have any consideration.
No consideration.
Wait, Akaiwa-kun!
In other words,
he's in disorder because of the baseball club, and he even ran away from home.
He's just a problem child.
Saying "problem child" in front of his parent...
What's his reason for running away?
Who knows? The school hires teachers like you, so isn't it their fault?
Running away from home is usually a problem with the family.
Ah! Just forget it, pushing all the blame on each other, alright?
The one that's pushing the blame is you, Haru-san.
Excuse me...
I only have squash on mine.
That's fine, what you need right now is squash.
On what basis?
My intuition.
Eat up!
Come on!
Let's eat!
Hm?
Good evening.
It's a housewarming gift.
But, you could have given this to me at school.
It's not from me, it's from my mother.
"From my mother"?
From your landlady.
Which is it?
I'm your landlady,
and her mother!
Ah...
Thank you for your help that time.
Ah, you're that Yuzuko!
I'm throwing it!
Okay.
Sorry, sorry.
Jeez.
What? You want to play catch with me again?
Not with me, but with all our members.
Not this talk again.
I'm also requesting this from you.
Jotoku's manager can't be anyone but you!
On what basis?
My intuition.
Isn't it fine? Do it, Aoshi-kun.
You know, Yuzuko,
What that baseball club is lacking right now isn't a manager, it's members.
We can find 2 more people really easily.
You're still 6 people so it's 3 more people.
I said 2 people!
Because Akaiwa-kun will definitely come back.
That's true, I believe that Akaiwa-kun will come back soon.
Is that your intuition again?
No, my basis for this is Aoshi-kun!
It's you.
Why did Akaiwa quit the baseball club?
It's because, during last year's games with Dougaku,
he was bombarded.
Bombarded?
During the 1st inning,
Dougaku threw all of their hits to the right side Akaiwa-kun was defending.
As expected of Dougaku.
Even within the totally unskilled Jotoku Nine,
they saw it right away that he was especially bad.
Jotoku couldn't even get one out,
in the end, they didn't even hit the ball,
the game ended at the sunset call.
Thank you!
After the game ended,
only Akaiwa-kun's uniform showed how fiercely he fought.
You know,
when I saw Akaiwa-kun get bombarded during that game,
I remembered Aoshi-kun.
Ah, me.
If it's Aoshi-kun...
No, if it's Aoshi-sensei,
then surely you should be able to understand how Akaiwa-kun feels.
Am I wrong?
The wall that the Jotoku baseball club turned into their opponent for so many years.
The same as you were 12 years ago,
just beautiful.
Huh?
Your game,
I didn't see it so I don't know.
But,
I see my own game in my dreams even now.
Sensei's game?
I was,
the catcher.
I was never that miserable in my whole life.
I was always called a prodigy when it came to studies,
and for the first time in my life, I had a taste of humiliation.
You're still better than me.
Because
I couldn't catch my teammate's pitches.
It was the same as you,
during a game in my 2nd year of high school.
I think it was since that moment.
That I started to separate myself from baseball.
Guess that's also the same as you.
Do you regret it?
I do.
Because,
there must have been
some kind of a better way than that.
To not make errors?
No matter what I could have done, I'd still make errors.
But, in the first place,
why did a left handed person like me become the catcher?
I should check it from there.
But,
I'm different from you high schoolers, I don't have that kind of spare time.
Well, I'm a high schooler and if I have time, I'll use it to study.
And that's fine as it is.
To avoid the things that you're weak at,
and to specialize yourself in what you're strong at,
that's the natural way of things of a living creature.
Well, um, that's...
What is it?
To me, baseball is...
Well, I'm bad at it, I'm bad at it but...
By no means is it something I'm weak at.
Will you tell me more?
Being weak at it and being bad at it are different things.
Being weak is that you think it on your own,
being bad is looking at it objectively and realizing it.
That's why I...
"Think I'm not weak at it".
Yes.
I feel like I'd get scolded for this but,
within my own mind,
baseball is one of my specialties.
If it's something you're strong at,
then you should keep at it.
Well...
Let's get going.
Ah, well, I...
It's too cold to be camping, isn't it?
It can't be helped, jeez.
Follow me.
Thank you.
It's a good thing I got permission.
Here.
Um, you weren't going to let me stay over at your house?
Why?
Why "why"?
You're unexpectedly shameless.
Yeah, but today's the first time we meet, right?
That's true, but...
Hurry and go. I'm real tired over here.
Thank you!
I came here to play baseball.
Huh?
Why are you here, wearing those kind of clothes?
This isn't a place that you should be in.
I came here to play baseball.
Why are you here, wearing those kind of clothes?
This isn't a place that you should be in.
Ouch...
1... 2!
2!
Come on, 3!
3!
Wonder who that is?
Sensei!
Someone came to interview the baseball club!
Please hurry and come with us!
Why is it me?
- I heard about it. Guide him.
I heard about it. Guide him.
Hey!
Hurry, hurry!
What is this?
Wait!
Major leaguer?
Yes.
It's my dream to make the new world record of home runs.
You're in this school and have that kind of dream?
Ah, it's natural for you to be surprised.
We're different from champion schools that have great facilities,
because this is the absolute worst environment to be in to become a professional.
I believe so.
Meaning, that if I work hard here,
I feel like no matter where I go after this, that I can do anything.
As expected of a Jotoku student.
You truly have an creative way to analyze.
Excuse me, sorry for the wait!
Hey, stop it.
Ah, the manager?
No.
That's right.
That's wrong!
Sorry for the sudden visit.
I'm Tone Riko, from the sports magazine "Trophy".
I'm Tamo Aoshi.
From this spring, I'll be in charge of high school baseball in the Seishou district,
at the same time as greeting you today, I would like to hear a little of your story.
Ah, thank you for your efforts.
Speaking of Jotoku High School, it's the leading school in Japan for preparing students for university, but,
to have practice on the grounds only once a week,
as I thought,you put importance on the brain rather than the body...
Well, to just put it simply, it's the balance between the ground area and the number of clubs.
Ah, it's just that...
But after all, there must be at least something, right?
If it's a preparatory school, then like...
What is it?
For example,
trying to use equations during batting time.
Batting? With equations?
Ah, excuse me, I'm saying these things only with my preconceptions.
It's fine.
Our academic performance is just higher than others,
we're just a school with bright minds.
We don't do anything special.
More importantly, don't you think that you could write a more interesting article
if you interview champion schools that'll go to Koshien and the like?
Right.
I'll do that.
For example,
there's but a mere handful of champion schools
where students that have been playing in the little league since childhood
can practice every single day on their dedicated grounds.
If it's in this district, it would be Dougaku.
Even if you didn't refer me to them,
I was planning on going to interview Doutou Academy after this.
After...
Sorry for bothering you.
I understand, I'm going too.
Why?
Tone-san.
Ah. Sorry for visiting you here so often.
I have so many things I want to ask you about.
Don't mention it.
This is?
He's Odawara Jotoku's manager and...
I'm Tamo Aoshi.
Ah, Jotoku's.
I'm Doutou Academy's baseball club manager, Touge.
I've met you before, right?
At last year's game.
Oh, boy.
The only thing I don't remember is your face.
What?
What game might that be?
Every year, when spring comes, it's a traditional event we have with Jotoku.
Oh, there's such a thing.
Although one might say that it ended last year.
Huh? Has it ended?
The other day, we received a refusal call from Jotoku's principal.
Well, that's the right choice.
Now, putting Jotoku against our school, it won't be baseball.
We're aiming for Koshien, and for us to play a game with an inferior school,
it's a waste of time.
A waste...
Ah, but it's a waste for us too.
For us, we're using our precious studying time,
because we're devoting ourselves to useless time for things like baseball games.
A baseball game is a waste?
Ah, excuse me.
Rather than the game, um, right,
baseball itself is a waste, no one would be bothered if we didn't play.
No, that's just too much...
Then hurry up and get off the grounds!
You don't need to tell me,
I have no intentions of staying on other school's grounds for a long time.
I'm telling you to stay off of every single one of the grounds!
I won't stay away!
Why?
It's a waste, right?
Even if it's a waste,
we want to win.
The weak will lose!
Well then, I'll leave it at that.
Excuse me.
[Even if it's a waste, we want to win]
And so, our game with Dougaku will take place as planned.
Concerning this, we need to gather up 9 people urgently. Okay, gather them.
Yes, sir!
Yeah, but, sensei, the principal already refused it...
I'll have him revoke that. But you know, everything...
If we don't gather up the members, it's out of the question.
Let's split up and visit every sport club at school.
Let's persuade some important athletes.
Are you stupid? That won't work.
What kind of club will let go of their important members!
If we consider the possibility,
regardless of what they're in, or if they have good grades, get those guys that don't stand out.
But sensei, are those kind guys going to help our fighting force?
If you're going to call yourselves a "fighting force" now, then anyone can be a part of that.
They will.
You heard him.
Regardless if they're in sports clubs, culture clubs, or not in any clubs,
anyway, just get the guys that don't stand out.
Ah, don't pick them so sincerely, because really, anyone is fine.
Yes, sir!
Um, excuse me.
Is there any meaning of going this far to have a game with Dougaku in the first place?
Kashiyama.
You think...
that there's no meaning?
Yeah, well,
even during our best times, on top of the differences in our abilities, we don't really...
If we do this with a muddled up team,
I feel like it'll end up more disastrous than last year.
I...
Well, to me,
you shouldn't feel like baseball has no point to it
just because you'll lose.
But, if you guys are the baseball club,
I think that there's no point if unless you play baseball.
How's this?
Why don't you try becoming a baseball club first?
Think about winning or losing after you've done that.
How about doing that?
Your answers!
Yes, sir!
So, first of all...
How nice...
Ah, look, it's that person.
It's Kamezawa-san from sensei's class.
From what I know,
he's the guy that stands out the least in the whole school.
What's he doing?
It's some kind of swinging, right?
True, that really is one kind of swinging.
Usually, he's stuck with playing the cymbals and doesn't have many parts but,
he's actually itching to get up on the conductor's stand and do things like that.
Ushimaru!
Good job on finding a great talented guy like that!
Thank you.
Come on, let's go!
That's impossible for me, baseball.
For us, it's fine even you say it's impossible.
Anyway, why me?
We know it, that you don't really want to be playing the cymbals.
But still,
I don't really want to play baseball either.
There's only one person
that stands in the batter's box.
Huh?
It's always
only one person.
If we compare that spot to a place in the orchestra,
it's here.
The conductor's stand.
A place where the spectators' attention will all gather onto you.
The spectators'...
attention...
There's only one difference with the orchestra.
In baseball, every member has the chance to stand there,
and with equality,
and...
You can stand there many times.
That's what it is.
Alright, 2 more people left.
It's 1 more person, because we have Akaiwa-kun.
I have an idea for 1 person too.
Ah, gather up at the beach side after school.
Yes, sir, understood.
On your marks,
get set...
Alright!
So what?
I can't even be a part of the baseball club after losing.
These kind of requirements...
What's he doing?
Okadome.
You started to slow down over here,
at around 43 metres.
Ah... Is that so.
By the way, the distance between each base,
ah, between baseball bases.
That distance is over there.
27.431 metres.
For you,
it's an area you'd be invincible in.
So I'd be...
invincible?
Hey, Okadome.
Would you like to show your ability to run super short distances
as much as you can in the baseball club?
INVINCIBLEEEE!!!
I'll hit 'em!
Yeah! Hit 'em!
We'll hit down and destroy Dougaku!
Hey...
Hm?
Maybe we should forget about Okadome?
Huh? Are you saying we shouldn't let him join?
What are you saying? After we finally gathered 9 people.
Ah... That's only if Akaiwa comes back, right?
He will come back!
Well, it's true that we're still worried about that.
He's still running away from home,
and I'm sure he still doesn't want to play baseball.
I get it.
So, it's fine if I put in some insurance, right?
Insurance?
What?
Insurance in the case that Akaiwa-kun won't come back.
Come on, show yourself!
Huh? Who are you talking to?
Hurry!
I'm saying that I'll let you be by my side!
Woah, Tarumi! Get it together!
Ah...
Who is that?
Is he a student of our school?
Yeah,
and he's my stalker.
Stalker!?
Excuse me.
Quit it, this kind of relation is over too.
It's a good chance.
If you want to be with me that much, then join the baseball club.
Huh? Me? Huh?
No way, not this guy!
I don't want him either!
That's why I said it was insurance!
When Akaiwa-kun comes back, then you can just kick him out.
Hey.
Ew...
Nice to meet you.
What has he been doing since before?
He's practicing base stealing.
He's taking that much of a lead?
Let's just say that
the shorter the distance gets,
well, the faster he gets...
But if he stands in such a place, it'll end up in a pickoff...
And he'll get put out.
Damn it!!!
And that guy who's doing Tai Chi or something?
He wants to be in the batter box for at least 1 second longer so
he's buying time until he's actually prepared.
And him?
I don't know him.
I feel like it's even worse than last year.
Manager.
If you have nothing to do, then please go and buy canned juice.
Huh? Canned juice?
Hurry up! My throat is dry!
Huh? Really? Me?
Short.
Don't mind.
Do they even have the will to catch?
Maybe he they don't?
Not being able to catch is already becoming a normal thing between them all.
Ah, by the way, who's the pitcher now?
Ah... It's not really decided.
Shirao-kun will decide depending on their condition that day.
Is that so...
Yes.
Akaiwa!
Ah, wait...
Huh!? Sensei?
Hey, wait up!
Hey, Akaiwa!
Hey! This! Wait!
Akaiwa!
Give it back to me.
Don't hold it!
Throw it back.
Can you catch it?
I'll catch it!
If it's a slow pitch...
in the strike zone.
But...
You quit without ever catching a pitch, right?
Yeah...
That's why I'll catch it now.
Throw a pitch I can catch.
Sensei?
Nice catch.
Nice ball.
How about being the pitcher? Akaiwa.
Pitcher?
Yeah, if you're the pitcher, from the catcher...
Only balls from your allies will fly at you.
What about opposing balls?
They're rare, let those go past you.
We're waiting for you.
Nice ball.
I think it's been 12 years?
Since I've stood on this ground with you.
No, because I quit baseball in the spring of my 2nd year of high school.
It's been 13 years since I've stood here with you, manager.
Manager, something wrong?
I can't find him.
Jotoku's manager.
What's wrong? Manager.
The manager of Dougaku looks like he keeps glaring over here.
What?
Ouch, ouch, ouch...
In the end,
Akaiwa never showed up.
Wonder if he's looking from somewhere?
This is the score book from the game 13 years ago.
It was a horrible game, right?
Is that the reason you came back to your alma mater?
Are you using the students to carry out your revenge for 13 years ago?
Would you make it into an article if I was?
I won't.
I won't write it even if you ask me.
To a good game!
To a good game...
Play!
Bring it!
Alright, 1st one, 1st one.
Let's go, number 1!
Aim well!
It's coming!
1st one! 1st one!
Hurry up and throw the ball!
Jeez...
Huh!?
This isn't a game!
What is this, jeez!
Kamezawa!
You're the one who said you wanted to be the pitcher!
I know!
But it's hard!
Don't you think it's better if we switch him?
To who?
Will you be able to carry out your revenge?
Ball 4!
Hey! Shirao!
Switch already!!!
No... I'm the 3rd.
Whatever! Change!
Even if we change, there's no one that can catch my pitches.
Then throw a pitch that they can catch.
You! Hurry up and get out!
That guy... He's finally appearing.
He's Jotoku's manager!
Huh? So who am I?
And the rest of you?
Anyone else want to be the pitcher?
Hey, isn't there anyone!?
It's the pitcher!
It's okay!
I can still do it!
Even if you can, don't!
If you're the manager then return to the bench.
Ah! Pitcher change!
We'll change the pitcher from Kamezawa to...
Akaiwa!
What?
Akaiwa!
Come here! Akaiwa!
Akaiwa!
Akaiwa-san!
Akaiwa! What's wrong? Akaiwa!
Come down here already!
Akaiwa! - Akaiwa-san! - Come here!
Akaiwa! - Akaiwa-san!
What's up with them...
Hey! Akaiwa!
They really can raise their voices.
Ball 4.
Manager!
I've played enough now.
No way! Continue!
We don't have a substitute.
Akaiwa-kun!
So he came.
To a good game!
Akaiwa!
Oh! Akaiwa!
Akaiwa!
Laundry!
It would've been nice if you did it for me.
Is that...
Last year's right?
Their saviour?
Even if he was, isn't he late?
You're back in this, Akaiwa!
Huh? Ah, but...
Now,
real baseball starts here!
Did he grow that fast?
Ball.
No...
Strike!
Alright!
He got it!
Alright!
They got 1 strike?
And with a pitch like that.
Akaiwa-kun...
Wouldn't it be better to change him again?
They just changed positions,
and it's the completely the same as last year.
You can do it, Akaiwa!
Safe!
Time! Time! Time!
Sensei?
Hey, you!
What?
If possible, maybe...
Could you let my students have a chance to hit the ball too?
What?
Please.
Please let them hit the ball.
Sensei.
Are you asking Doutou Academy to...
Do a fixed game?
No, no, it's understandable that you're mad.
But, this isn't an official game.
Don't treat...
Don't treat baseball so lightly!
Please stop it, Sensei!
No matter what it may be, don't do this kind of thing...
This kind of thing?
Then, what kind of thing should I do?
Tell me.
How can we turn this 1st inning into our turn.
Well, that's...
Tell me.
Come on.
It doesn't matter who it is, just answer me.
It'll be fine if you get 3 outs!
3 outs?
No, you're someone that says unreasonable things too.
Even if these guys
spend their whole life on that,
they'll never be able to do it!
If that can't do that in the first place...
If you're telling me that a fixed game isn't acceptable, then...
I can't think of anything else anymore.
Come on,
tell me.
It doesn't matter who it is, just answer me!!!
Come on, tell me!
Is there a way to change without getting 3 outs!?
Would you please stop doing this.
Oh, jeez.
What are you trying to do.
Alright.
Baseball...
is my specialty!
Raise your voices!
Don't mind!
First, 1 out!
Don't mind!
Shirao!
Ebato!
Out!
I caught it!
They did it!
Argh! Damn it!
Alright!
2 outs! 1 more, 1 more!
Ah! Stay by Akaiwa!
Catch it! Akaiwa!
Catch!
I caught it!
He caught it! Akaiwa-kun caught it, Aoshi-kun!
You all did well! Come back here!
We're going to turn it around from here!
Yes, sir!
Game!
Since it's sunset, we decided to make it into a sunset call.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Baseball,
it's a waste.
It's the same thing,
whether we do this or not.
But you know,
this wasteful time that was supported by so many,
it's not just a simple waste.
It's a great waste.
It's because it's a waste
that we can be obsessed with winning or losing.
Well, it's the same as rock, paper, scissors.
But, because you won, it doesn't mean it's something amazing,
and because you lost, it doesn't mean that it's something bad.
That's why... That's exactly why,
you're able to play a game with all your might without thinking of unnecessary things.
And you can just think of winning.
Can we even win?
You can.
Can we become strong?
It's impossible.
Maybe you guys will stay weak.
But you'll win.
No,
rather, we'll win as we're weak, and think of a way to do it.
We're lucky, we're all smart.
So think about it! I'll think too!
For that, first of all,
from today,
I'll become your manager.
What?
"Even if we're weak, we can win",
why don't we show proof of that together.
Got it, right!?
Yes, sir!
So it's decided.
Raise your voice!
Don't mind!
So, I'll be leaving now.
How nice...
Thank you!