This is one exciting game!
Koshien Stadium is going wild!
The quarterfinals, 2nd game: Sakiyama High vs. Kase High.
After 11 innings, we're tied at one all.
Noyama will lead off. The heart of the lineup.
Hi's batting average is better than 500.
Hey, Kentaro!
We're going to Mika's house. Wanna come along?
Not really.
I don't wanna, okay?
Forget him. If he doesn't want to come, leave him.
Let's go!
This is fun!
I got this really yummy dessert at home.
Let's get to my house as fast as we can.
Putting on a ''cool '' act, kid?
''I don't wanna, okay?''
Sooner or later, you're gonna regret it!
''How I wish I had gone along! ''
''Forgive me, Mika! ''
Something like that!
''I saw Kyoko's panties today. ''
''I saw them hanging by the window while I paid the rent. ''
Hey! You haven't...
What else?
I knew it! You got my diary!
Your fault! You just left it lying around!
''it was a lucky accident. ''
''Tomorrow will be another good day! ''
''The pink lacy one with roses is my favorite. ''
What's all the commotion?
Miss Manager, help me!
I didn't do nuthin'!
Godai, act your age!
You got me wrong. Kentaro took my...
Your what?
Well... It's my...
This'll explain everything.
What are you doing, Godai!?
Damn kid! One of these days, I'm gonna get him and his backpack!
Mom! I'm going to the pool!
Kentaro!
You still have summer homework left!
Quit it! I got days to do that!
What a lazy brat!
Are you going out?
- - See ya! - - I'm going to pick up Ikuko.
Weren't you going to the pool?
It's not like I have to go.
So Ikuko's coming?
You heard about that?
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Kentaro, you came to meet me, too?
Ikuko!
Hello, Auntie!
- - It's so dusty! - - A rare sight!
A midsummer day's clean?
I'm tutoring Ikuko here today.
I hear she has a pile of summer homework left to do.
And so you attempt to enhance your image.
No peeping. And no talking. Please.
She's too easily distracted as it is.
Did you hear me?
Godai.
Should you leave illicit magazines on the floor?
I was just about to put these away.
It's decided, then.
I will take them into my care.
As long as you don't return them while the kid's here.
What insight you have!
I know how you work.
I'm here, Big Brother!
Ikuko, you're supposed to knock first!
Guess I got carried away.
You're here so early...
Mr. Yotsuya, you made another hole!
I was simply attempting to return some of Godai's publications.
He's lying!
Mr. Yotsuya...
Mamezo makes a delicious natto set.
All right.
I-I'll buy you dinner tomorrow.
With an egg?
Okay, right on the top.
Done!
Freshman Junior High Math Textbook 1-2 Ikuko Otonashi
I'll leave Ikuko with you.
You can rely on me.
Ikuko, study hard!
Okay!
At least it SOUNDS like she wants to study.
Your room is a lot cleaner than I thought!
Hey! Don't open that!
W-What's this?
Hey!
Didn't you go to the pool?
I thought maybe I oughtta study, too.
Then do it.
What are you doing here?
Said he wants to study. He must be feverish.
Do you want to study with Ikuko?
T-That's not it!
Now I get it! You're a regular ladykiller already!
I didn't say that!
Maybe I can ask them.
Don't bother. That's not what I meant.
But...
Forget it!
Are you sure?
Then I won't!
Have any other girls been up here?
Would you at least study before you change the subject?
Don't you have a girlfriend?
it doesn't matter.
You don't, do you?
Stop that. I was pretty popular in high school.
I even got some love letters.
And your first kiss was back then?
Let's see. Oh yeah.
I was a junior in high school...
Hey, are you listening to me?
Excuse me...
Kentaro would like to study with you.
T-That's fine! Kentaro, Soichiro, whoever.
Okay then, study hard!
You rat.
Okay, let's study!
Kentaro!
What's the deal this time?
N-Nothing!
Kentaro!
You're the strong, quiet type, huh?
Y-You think so?
What's with him?
Let's see...
Look. The base times the height.
That's right!
Working on yours?
- - Let me see. - - No!
What's with you?
Trying to be precocious? Girls don't like that attitude.
What's wrong? You should let him have a look!
You haven't done a thing!
What's the matter with you?
Left your brain at home?
Excuse me...
Godai, may l have a moment?
I'm going to get something for dinner.
Do you have any preferences?
I thought I'd cook you something as thanks for tutoring Ikuko.
Y-You're gonna cook for me?
I'm overwhelmed!
Auntie, I'll come with you!
What about your homework?
We're almost done here anyway!
All right. Then Kentaro, why don't you come with us?
Hurry up, Auntie!
Hold on a second. Where is Kentaro?
He's waiting outside.
I envy you kids. You can join the girls anytime.
If you wanna come, why don'tcha just ask?
It's not that simple. An adult's life is complicated.
You're just afraid she won't let you come.
You didn't tell the manager anything, did you?
- - ''Anything ''? - - You know what I'm saying.
You mean the part where you saw the manager's panties.
Well?
I told her!
You idiot!
Damn! I gave you 500 yen for that!
I was kidding! I didn't tell her!
- - Liar! - - Believe me!
- - You told her, didn't you? - - I didn't!
Ouch! Ouch!
What's the matter with you?
L-Leave me alone Soichiro!
- - That's how it was. - - Stop it!
Soichiro! Stop that!
Hey! Let go! Let go of me!
What are you three boys doing there?
T-Three boys...
Manager, let's just leave!
Okay.
Isn't Big Brother coming, too?
Grocery shopping would only bore Godai.
Right?
I...
l do have several chores...
If you wanted to come, why didn't you just say so?
It's the adult world. You wouldn't understand.
Godai.
Do you have any requests for dinner?
- - Well l... - - How about you-know-what?
That one? I wonder if Godai would like it?
He will. It's really good!
I'd eat anything you cook!
Pig slop, cow cud. I'll eat anything you cook!
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
What's it gonna be?
Let's check it out!
I'll have 500 grams each of sirloin and liver.
Coming right up.
I'll need leeks and garlic...
And eggs!
it sounds like a frightening menu!
This is fun!
I've missed cooking for someone special.
S-S-Someone special.
- - Go to the right! - - R-Right?
Push the button!
Watch out!
It's your turn, Kentaro!
Wow! You're good, Kentaro!
I've played it a couple of times at a friend's house.
You're great!
Those two seem very happy all of a sudden.
Godai, dinner will be ready soon.
I put in eggs already...
...and leeks... leeks and liver... liver!
She's so enthusiastic.
Is there any way I can help?
No, you just sit. I'm the one waiting on you.
Kyoko, is there any way I can help?
No, Soichiro! Just have a seat.
What's so funny?
It's nothing!
How did the homework go?
Ikuko did well. Kentaro didn't do much.
Kentaro seems to like Ikuko.
So that's it.
Boys that age do seem to get interested in older girls.
It's the same for boys of any age.
Are you all right?
I'm okay.
But it's bleeding!
What you said, it...
But it is the same.
I'm so hungry! Is dinner ready yet?
What's going on?
N-Nothing!
Bon appetit!
It's delicious!
That's good.
It's delicious really good!
I told you. Auntie's a good cook!
I'm flattered! Eat as much as you like!
I will! You cooked all of this just for me.
It's delicious, Kyoko! It's excellent!
If I please you, I'd be happy to cook for you every day!
T-That means...
l may not be good enough, but please accept me as your wife.
K-Kyoko!
Is anything wrong?
I was thinking how nice it'd be to eat like this every day.
Godai said the exact same thing as Uncle Soichiro!
This was my uncle's favorite dish!
Auntie? Were you thinking about Uncle Soichiro?
Y-Yes, a little!
But I'm so happy that Godai likes it, too.
Please have some more!
I'd sure like to cook like this for my boyfriend!
Boyfriend?
Well, not yet, but I like this hunk in the soccer club.
He's two years older than me.
See ya! Big Brother, Kentaro!
- - Come and visit us again! - - I will!
Kentaro, come to my house next time.
It's getting late.
See you later! Bye bye!
Be careful on your way home.
Shall we go?
I'll treat you to a juice!
I'll let you treat me to a juice!
Kentaro.
There are quite a few hard times in a man's life.
But no matter what, don't give up on your dream.
We're kind of alike.
You idiot! We're nothing alike!
I'll never be anything like you!
Y-You brat!
Wait up!
You can never make up your mind!
You jerk!
I'm gonna tell Ikuko how long you were wetting your bed!
No, don't do it!
You deserve it!
I'm gonna tell Ikuko for sure!
Remember the panties!
Yes, so I am a widow...
...and I don't want to forget about Soichiro, but still...!
I can't believe Godai went out on a date!
Next: ''One Entangled Evening! I Thought You Said You Loved Me?''
I'm not jealous, but then why do I get so angry?