Chashu... rice bowl!
Go!
Run! Run!
It was so close!
A little more and you would've taken the lead...
I know. But it's unusual for you to come to a game and cheer me on. What brought that on?
You have changed a little, Saaya.
Ever since you started visiting the Sket-dan...
W-What are you talking about?!
Hold on. We'll find it soon.
Sket-dan...
Oh! Speak of the devils...
Hi!
Hey there!
Captain and Saaya!
How's it going?!
Are you looking for something?
H-Hmph! I wouldn't mind giving you a hand...
Bossun! I found it!
So it was here!
Good work!
Helping people even on their day off, huh?
That's just like those three... I mean...
Thank you.
Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!
They're such good friends...
Agata
Ow!
Agata. What are you doing sleeping?
After all, college entrance exams are a breeze for me.
Anyway, did you finish those problems I gave you?
You're the one who wanted me to help you study.
So quit screwing around and do it!
Yeesh. This guy...
Alright, alright. I'll get you some coffee.
That sad face...
That bastard Tsubaki again?!
Agata Soujirou has the wrong idea that Saaya is in love with Tsubaki!
What do Bossun and Himeko-chan really feel about each other?
On the trip, he said he didn't have any special feelings for her.
But those two...
Hey, Saaya...
B-B-B-B-Bro!
What?! You just don't walk into somebody's room!
I'm not in the room!
The door was open and I could see you.
I saw you sighing.
Tsubaki made Saaya cry, that bastard!
Wrong.
Are you having love troubles?
It's none of your business, Bro.
So it's not going well?
It's got nothing to do with you!
Talk to me!
It's none of your business!
Love troubles, huh?
It's none of your... Enough already!
I understand...
Saaya's changed a lot lately.
There must have been some love-related development.
Is there something I can do here, as her big brother?
That's it!
Advice!
Listen, Saaya, about love...
Bro's gonna talk to me about something!
It's the same thing as a test question.
First, you carefully read the other person...
No, I mean get to know him well, then start when you understand.
Do you really understand him?
Well...
What's taking you so long, Agata?!
Saaya-chan! I'm studying here at the house.
H-Hello.
Then get back to studying! Take a hike, playboy!
Is that how you treat your best friend?!
I figured out that problem...
Let me know if I got it right.
Yeah, alright.
Saaya-chan, sorry to bother you!
Look, I'm going.
Don't push me!
Do I really understand him?
Episode 77: The Academy's Helpers (After That)
I heard, Teppei!
That's awesome!
You won the first round at regionals?
Why didn't you tell us?!
Well...
When's your next game?
We'll be there to cheer you on!
H-Hey, thanks.
Well, I've got a meeting to go to...
Teppei was acting weird, don't you think?
Yes, he did strike me that way...
Who's Teppei?
Huh?
Sket-dan, are you in?!
Jo Kisaragi!
Jo Shirasagi!
Jougasaki!
Wrong! Huh? You're right...
Isn't this dunce played out already?
Yeah, good point...
I'm sick of him, too.
That's terrible! And you're supposed to be this academy's group of helpers?!
So what do you want?
Actually, uh...
There's somethin' I want your help with.
That guy's Jougasaki...
Seriously?!
Your fault?!
Yeah. The basketball team guys aren't able to participate anymore.
Yesterday evening, I went to the cafe where Saburo works...
Angel House
Go to hell! This is the last one!
Please, let me have it!
I really wanna win our next game!
I see. An angel wing eraser...
Recently, that's been popular here at the school as a good luck charm.
Jou-kun, let him have it.
You already bought one of those last time.
Shut up!
You don't know how I feel about her!
I'm sorry! I just have to have it!
Bastard!
And that's what happened...
Well, on the bright side, they both just have sprained ankles.
As it stands, our basketball team barely has enough players for the roster.
So with those two out, the team can't play a game.
Anyway, you haven't given up on Captain yet, huh?
Well, that's not relevant here...
I hate the thought of owing that asshole Teppei a favor...
...so please!
Would you guys help the basketball team out?
Yeah, sure.
Huh? Are you sure?
Sure, I feel bad for the basketball team, but this guy...
A man comes to us with his hat in his hand...
I got no problem with it.
Right!
No objections.
Hmph! Actin' like you're so cool!
Alright! Then it's settled!
I'm counting on you, Teppei.
Th-Thank you.
You're helping us out a lot like this, but...
Then I'm out of here. Consider this my apology.
Hey, you look like you're in pretty good shape!
Have you played basketball before?
I wanna play basketball!
I've wanted to play for the longest time!
That's a no, huh?
But Bossun's a man who's pretty good at everything he does... maybe.
However...
As you can see, he has no stamina.
He can't make a whole game.
You lazy-ass! Can't you make an effort?!
That's right! Aren't you the Bossun who says, "I'll help you out"?!
I feel like I'm gonna throw up...
Bossun, are you okay?
Yeah, I'll be fine! I'm fine.
This is nothin'!
O-Oh...?
Yeah. Well, see you tomorrow.
Yep! See you then.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
I think I am gonna throw up...
Your approach is lacking!
Oh, you came. Thanks.
We called him in to be a special trainer.
I heard, Bossun!
You're gonna be in the game?!
But you shouldn't really underestimate a school sports team.
We shall correct your style!
Seriously?!
Seriously.
Now don't gripe and just bite the bullet, idiot!
Man, don't mince any words, do ya?!
Agata
Jeez...
Why do I have to do this?!
Sugared lemons...
Known to relieve fatigue...
For Tsubaki?
S-She's devoted to him...
My little sister has become a woman.
There's no more advice I can give her...
...for now!
Switch, hold up that end.
For now, let's put it down over here.
Himeko-chan, what's that?
Hey, Saaya!
The janitor, Yoshimura-san, asked me to do it.
It's a secret from Bossun.
He needs to focus on the basketball team.
Oh, right. Need any help?
Nah, that's okay. We're almost done.
Besides, this is our job to do.
And we've got another request waiting when this is done.
Hurray! Hurray! Bossun!
Ten more! And when you're done, you'll run 20 laps around the grounds!
I see. Himeko-chan and Switch-kun, huh?
Why do those two always do their best for Bossun?
It's because they believe in him, from the bottom of their hearts.
It's a long story...
I see...
I still don't know anything about Bossun and them...
Don't worry about it, Bossun.
He's built up his stamina...
...but can they really win a game like this?
If he just puts on his goggles, I bet he'll make every shot.
Jougasaki...
Like this!
It's all in the wrist!
Teach him right, Teppei.
I see...
He still likes basketball...
What do you mean?
A long time ago, we used to play basketball a lot together.
Usually, Jougasaki acted big, like he was the king of the brats,
but when we played basketball...
I think that's when I fell in love with basketball...
Huh...
I see. People aren't always what they seem, huh?
I can't believe there's info that I didn't have my hands on...
Don't take that so seriously.
It is serious!
It's no big thing.
The information must be there!
This is the Kaimei Lunchtime Show
school headline news corner.
We're filming live here today in the Kobukuro gymnasium.
You're doing a great reading!
Yagi-chan has improved a lot, too, hasn't she?
Who are you people?
Do Your Best, Kaimei!
Here I go!
Ready?!
Hurray! Hurray! Kaimei!
Yaba-chan is in fine form today.
Game day arrived before we knew it, right, Saaya-dono?
Hmph! Don't talk to me!
Juicy...
Bossun's late...
Teppei!
You're finally here!
Hurry up and change!
That's what I need to talk to you about, Teppei...
Hurray! Hurray! Kaimei!
He still hasn't come out...
Wow, look at all the people here to support 'em.
That's fantastic.
I'm sure Teppei and the others will be happy, too.
Bossun?
Oh!
What's going on?!
Aren't you going to be in the game?
Here come Teppei and the guys.
Sorry. I was told to "take responsibility" for my own actions.
I wonder how many years it's been since we played basketball together...
Let's do our best!
Y-Yeah...
Let's cheer 'em on, everyone!
Well, I don't really get what's going on...
But if that's what Bossun-dono says...
Ready?!
Hooray! Hooray! Kaimei!
Man, what a good game.
Ow...
Don't tell me your muscles are sore now?
Even though you didn't even play in the game?
What are you, an idiot?!
Alright!
Oh, Saaya!
You're stoppin' by today, too?
If you're here to feed Hoosuke...
Bossun!
I need to talk to you.
What is it?
Oh, that's right!
I had a plan to go out with Otakura-kun today.
I have to get going!
C-Come to think of it, I have an appointment with Captain to get some girls' talk in!
What kind of strange appointment is that?
Later!
Take your time!
What's with them?
So what do you need to talk to me about?
Right. Um...
Oh, that's right...
Nakatani-san from class A gave us some baumkuchen!
Want a piece?
Shall we go outside?
The weather's beautiful!
On the school trip...
Y-Yeah...
We talked, remember?
I asked you what you thought about Himeko-chan and so on...
I said that thanks to you guys, I was able to change and school's become fun.
I said that you were on my mind...
After that, I thought a lot.
And I've come to the conclusion that I need to tell you...
Bossun...
I really like you.
There's so much I still don't know,
but I love the way you are now, Bossun, how you always do your best to help people.
That's why I want to know more about you...
O-Oh...
What's that?
Why don't we sit down?
Sure...
I feel like I should apologize...
I don't know what I'm supposed to do at a time like this.
I've never seen you like this before, Saaya.
Or maybe I shouldn't talk like that...
This is difficult...
What are you, stupid?
I don't expect you to give me an answer right away.
I already knew you were like a little kid when it comes to this.
But maybe you are a little cute acting out of character, all concerned like...
Although your vocabulary's dwindled to almost nothing since we came outside...
I just wanted to let you know how I feel.
I'm glad I got it off my chest.
Saying I really liked you...
I feel like a weight's been taken off!
You know, I was really nervous about this...
But thanks to you, I feel cheerful again.
I see...
Can I keep visiting the clubroom?
Yeah, of course!
But I might be embarrassed next time...
I'm not embarrassed in the least!
Thanks to Bossun, I was able to change.
From here on in, too, I wanna be less tsuntsun and more active...
Prepare yourself, because I'm going on the offensive!
There ya go!
Come to the clubroom anytime!
You don't understand, do you?
Wha...? Wait a second!
Huh?
Himeko-chan! Switch! Hey!
What the hell, Switch? I thought you went home...
Excuse me? I never said I was going home. Problem with that?
This guy was walking in circles around the school by himself.
And Himeko was just loitering around. What of it?
What was that?!
Weren't you supposed to have some girls' talk or whatever with Captain?
We already finished! After about three minutes...
Girls' talk is that short?!
Well, what were you two doin'?!
Takin' a walk?
Well, just jawin' outside...
Mainly about Japanese politics...
What was it, really? What were they talking about?
Saaya... What's that expression mean?
Bossun really is a little kid, isn't he?
That's because he's a dumbass!
What's that?
Saaya, you like sweets, don't you?
Nakatani-san from class A gave us madeleine cookies.
Let's have some!
Nakatani-san is so nice!
Which one is she again?
It's a little chilly out today.
I wanna drink tea!
I'll put some on!
Let's hurry up and get back to the clubroom.
I used to be a Yankee, but as fate would have it, I've become a cop!
If you wanna laugh, go right ahead!
People call me... Yankee Detective!
And cut!
Okay!
You over there, stand back, please.
SJK!
Observe without interfering with the filming!
Satsuei no Jama ni naranuyou Kengaku shiro!
Sorry to make you guys help us out like this...
Not at all!
We should help each other in times of trouble.
Fujisaki! Your side of the rope is drooping!
Shut up! I'm holdin' up my end!
You watch your mouth!
Don't fight, you guys!
They're filming alright...
Why are they suddenly doing a location shoot?
Actually, they couldn't find a location, so the staff didn't know what to do...
Apparently, the lead, Kibitsu Momoko-kun, recommended our school!
Oh, I didn't know you were her...
I mean, I didn't know you were here, too, Yamanobe-sensei!
Yes!
After all, Momoka-kun is the singer of the official Genesis song!
I wouldn't miss this for the world!
Dad, why did he say it twice?
Don't become an adult like this, Suzu.
Wha...?! I said it twice because it's that important! That important!
Cut! Okay!
That's all for today!
Switch! Long time no see!
I haven't seen you since that TV show!
Oh, yeah. "Roaring Laughter Tsukkomi Battle!"
I'm glad it had high ratings.
Y-Yeah.
So after we're done filming, I'm off for the rest of the day.
Would you like to have tea or...
K-Kibitsu Momoka-san!
Thank you for the autograph last time!
Congratulations on "Yankee Detective" becoming a movie!
Although, of course I saw this coming ever since the show went on the air!
T-Thank you!
Momoka! Change into your civvies!
Well, see you again!
How's it goin'?
Agata...
P-President!
You're the president now, Tsubaki-chan, remember?
So you two are the newbies I've heard so much about...
I like the defiant look.
Cut it out, Kiri! This gentleman is more important than I am!
Don't be rude to him!
You're former President Agata and the former playboy of Student Council, right?
I've heard a lot about you two.
Please tell them what I said.
You heard her.
Playboy?
Daisey-chan, don't tell her weird stuff about me.
It wasn't me.
Yes. Actually, I told her.
Why?!
To get her acquainted with the history of the Student Council.
Should I not have told her?
You never change.
Well, you see how they are, but they're our cute juniors.
I'm counting on you guys to take care of the academy with them, Sket-dan!
I don't need you to tell me that.
We love this school.
Flash!
Fujisaki...
Though I can't speak for this long-lashed bastard...
W-What'd you say?!
What?!
They make a good combo, don't they?
What do you mean, "What?!"
What do you mean, "What do you mean, "What?!""
What's this monkey?!
What do you mean, "What do you..."
Yeti, no!
Yabas!
That dirty-minded monkey again...
Kiri!
Yes, sir!
Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no!
Kiri-kun!
Get off me!
Ow...
Who are you?!
I made it just in time!
I'm gonna be late!
What are you talking about?!
Come on, Prince! While you have the chance...
After him, Himeko, Switch!
Aye-aye!
Gotcha!
Tsubaki-kun...
We should help, too.
After him!
Thank you! You saved me!
Again?!
They did get a head start.
DOS!
Ah, it was nothin'.
After all, we're...
...the academy's...
...support club...
Sket Dance!