Suguru Aizawa and Kakeru Aizawa.
The dream of these soccer-loving brothers
was to play in the World Cup together and win.
The older brother continued to improve
and took on the world wearing the blue 10 jersey.
He came to be known as the treasure of Japanese soccer.
His brother, who frantically tried to catch up,
had almost realized their dreams.
Or so it should have been.
By an unfortunate accident,
the Aizawa brothers arrived at death's door.
Despite desperate treatment,
the older brother would not return.
The younger, Kakeru,
having sustained great injury to his heart,
straddled the boundary between life and death.
There was only one path to survival: a heart transplant.
I kept believing it. My dream. Our dream!
Kakeru received his brother's heart
and his proud will.
To realize their dream, Kakeru ran forward once again.
His life as a soccer player was only just beginning.
The Kanagawa Inter-high semifinals:
the end of the fierce fight with Yoin.
Though it carried the team's prayers for victory,
Kakeru's middle shot failed to go in
and Kakeru lost consciousness.
Yoin Enoshima
The match came down to a penalty kick shootout.
The last shot by Araki-san missed,
ending Enoshima's inter-high competition.
But Kakeru and everyone else
overcame the bitterness of defeat and started running
towards their goal of overthrowing Yoin
and taking the championship.
Professional
Kamakura Station
Hey, Kakeru. What are you doing?
Araki-san!
I'm going with everyone else to watch the Tokyo finals.
Kakeru, do you have a second?
Huh? Yeah.
Teito and Shukyu are playing at the Tokyo finals, right?
Yes. I thought I should go see
my brother's rival, Leonardo Silva, play.
Kakeru, about your play in the last 10 minutes of the Yoin match.
That wasn't me.
That was my brother.
What do you mean?
I don't understand either,
but I know that those aren't my abilities.
Although, it's too bad.
I see.
That doesn't make any sense,
but I somehow expected it.
It was only for a short while,
but, since I played with Suguru, I knew instantly.
Just by standing on the field, the entire team plays better.
That feeling during the Yoin match was nostalgic,
but don't do it anymore.
We don't need two kings at Enoshima.
We're not that kind of team.
What I want is a knight
who can score when given a chance
in the penalty area, no questions asked.
Araki-san...
I don't know what's happening to you,
but if something like that starts to happen again,
do everything you can to stop it. Okay?
Okay.
See you.
Look at the crowd!
I've never seen the stands so full at an inter-high match.
You don't often get to see the world class players
of our generation play.
Hey! There are some seats over here.
Thanks, Kota. We're heading over now.
Oh yeah! My babies in the stands, are you excited?
We're burning up live today, too.
I'm from Shukyu High's management class, Goro Goto.
That's GG for short. Oh yeah!
Yeah!
Helping me with today's commentary
is Nadeshiko Japan's Mai Murasaki-chan!
I'm Mai!
We'll be victorious today!
Hey, Kakerucchi!
Mai-chan!
Take a look at the field.
The Shukyu Eleven have arrived.
Here comes Silva.
Yeah.
At Shukyu, we aren't just a regular high school.
We were founded with the purpose of training
world class soccer players and support staff.
They have a patchwork feel.
Soccer isn't just about the individual.
I can't imagine Shukyu has the teamwork
you need for high school soccer.
Yusuke...
Three players to keep an eye on.
First, the U-17 defender from Argentina, Ricardo Vernardi.
Playing forward, from Cameroon, the black panther, Patrick Jenpa.
And of course, below top, the treasure of Brazil,
the embodiment of Ginga, Leonardo Silva.
J-Jinga? What's that?
Known as the essence of Brazilian soccer,
it means bodily rhythm.
Every aspect of Silva's soccer is said to embody this Ginga.
Amazing.
Combining the flair to draw in the crowd
and the ability to get results, he's a true genius.
That's Leonardo Silva.
Silva!
Leo-sama!
It's show time. Are you watching, Suguru?
Looks like Silva noticed us.
Yeah.
Where does he think he's looking?
No way!
Silva lost the ball?
All right. I stole the ball from that Silva.
Move up!
Don't give up this chance!
Hey, hey. Looks like Teito can play.
Moving forward too early like that can be dangerous.
Immediately after the game starts,
allow your opponent to attack first to draw them out
and then steal the ball to counter.
So Silva intentionally let them take the ball?
Yes.
Goal!
The three foreign students only
touched the ball a few times,
but it was sucked into the goal as if possessed by a demon.
1-0, Shukyu takes the first goal.
What is this feeling of itching to do something?
It's Teito's turn to attack.
Will they be able to score a goal against us?
I don't think it's possible.
You all think so too, right?
There are no definites in soccer.
Teito is a prestigious and strong school.
They won't let it end like this.
Someone go to the left side!
See?
And another goal.
Goal! Shukyu scores again.
Amazing.
The last goal was scored by just the three foreign students.
This time the remaining Japanese students scored a goal.
They aren't a patchwork team.
The Shukyu Eleven have been trained to stand at the top.
Jenpa, Vernardi, Silva.
These three act as playing coaches and models
and the chosen Japanese players are tested on the field.
To them, this isn't just an inter-high match;
this is a step to becoming a professional player,
a real game practice.
That's...
This may be a division series match,
but to use a qualifier as practice?
Damn. What a ridiculous story.
They're looking down on high school soccer.
I don't accept it.
There's no way I could accept—
Goal! It's good.
The treasure of Brazil, Leonardo Silva,
saw an opportunity and took a 25 meter
middle shot, like a sniper.
Teito High Tokyo Shukyu High
Game over! 3-0.
Shukyu claims it! Oh yeah!
I thought they would've scored more in the second half.
Teito managed to hold out.
That's not what happened.
Until they scored three points,
the first half was practice
to attack their defense and score goals.
From there, it was probably practice to completely hold their safe lead
and the second half was training
not to attempt unnecessary goals.
What? So they intentionally didn't score goals?
That's one way to put it.
I can't lose to them.
If they take the championship,
it's like saying Japanese high school soccer is just a child's game.
I'm going home.
Yusuke.
Kakerucchi!
Oh good. I thought you might've already left.
Mai-chan, what are you doing with that luggage?
What am I doing?
I'm going to your place.
Huh?
Don't you get it?
I'm staying over.
Let's eat breakfast together.
Huh? Together? Why?
Mai-chan? Mai-chan at my house? Mai-chan?
That's enough already.
Oh, Witch. You're here, too?
Been here the whole time.
Don't tease Kakeru too much.
What do you mean?
Starting tomorrow,
Nadeshiko has a training camp at Kamakura.
Right, Mai-chan?
So that's what it was.
You're no fun.
Kakeru, you're too excitable.
But...
Kakerucchi! Hurry!
Yeah.
What a pleasant surprise to have you visit me, Iwaki-kun.
It's about Kakeru-kun, right?
Don't you feel like he's grown up so much?
We might differ on our opinion about his heart's memories,
but there's one thing we can say for certain.
What's that?
His miraculous performance against Yoin
is working for him in a positive light.
When I asked him about it, apparently, his genius brother
is acting as his attentive coach.
Isn't that wonderful?
Even if that's true,
I want him to develop into a thoroughbred striker.
But you can't speak for me.
I wonder if you just want Kakeru to be the knight
that you wanted by your side back then.
Excuse me, Coach.
I have my club duties, so I'll be leaving.
Nana-chan, try calling me Coach Takeda.
Right, right. Good work, Mishima-san.
Coach Takeda... Coach Takeda...
Excuse me for leaving early!
Good work.
See you next time!
Restart! Brace yourselves.
Kakeru!
Yes.
Go!
All right!
Nice, Kakeru.
Since our last big match, you've gotten a lot better, Kakeru.
Don't you feel like he's grown up so much?
Sorry I'm late.
Hey, Mishima-san.
I hope you had a good practice with Nadeshiko.
I left early today.
Practice wasn't over for today?
Nice shot.
Mai-chan?
Hey, Witch. You're late.
Mai-chan, what about practice?
I slipped out.
That's...
It's fine. It's fine.
Let's play together, Witch.
You're both sexy!
Let's have Mishima-san fill in
for Araki-san's below top spot on the A team.
Yes.
B team's below top will be...
Yes, yes! I'll do it.
We're on the same team, aren't we, Kakerucchi?
Yeah.
This is a game, game, game.
Which means contact, contact, contact!
Here comes Kota!
Badump!
Between the legs?
I'll stop you.
No way. She somersaulted and kept the ball?
That was close. Not bad, boys.
You can't get past me that easily.
You're persistent.
Counting on you, Kakerucchi.
I'll be taking that ball.
Hey, Seven.
Hey, you're pretty popular.
Even you, Mako-san?
Takase!
Yes.
Hey, beanpole!
I won't let you!
Go!
I did it!
Wasn't that amazing?
You guys are slacking off!
Aren't you embarrassed that
you let a girl have her way with you?
She got you as well.
Hey, everyone! Restart, restart!
'Til next time!
We'll be waiting for you.
Good night.
Mai-chan, Coach Inaba was looking for you.
Okay.
Like I said, I cannot let you through.
Why? Why?
Man, I'm beat.
You really gave it your all today, didn't you?
When I remember Silva's play I just can't sit still.
Mai-chan's play was amazing, too, wasn't it?
That unique rhythm.
Capoeira.
Capoeira?
A Brazilian form of self defense.
Using acrobatic movement and
unique rhythm to send out kicks.
The bodily rhythm of Brazilian soccer,
Ginga, is said to originate from it.
The same as Silva's?
If she could just integrate into the team,
Nadeshiko would be even stronger than it is now.
Yeah, Mai-chan's playing is amazing.
What?
Humph!
Wha... What?
That's enough for today. Everyone come in.
Once you finish with lunch,
you're off until tonight's meeting.
Make sure you rest up.
Yes!
What should we do for lunch?
I heard about this delicious place in Kamakura.
Let's go!
Then it's decided. Tae-nee, you're coming too, right?
Yeah.
What about you, Mai-chan?
I'm not very hungry, so...
Mai-chan.
Go!
All right!
Mai-chan, again.
Yay!
Hey, hey.
Don't let some girl walk all over you, just because I'm gone.
Araki-san!
Araki... you...
I'm ho—
You're home?!
You skipped your personal training
and went and ate as much as you wanted, then came back here?
I'll beat the diligence back into you.
Oda-kun, calm down!
That's not it! Let me explain, Oda!
No explanation needed!
Is that really the truth?
That's what I've been saying.
This is preparation for the championship.
To train your cardiopulmonary functions,
you plan to practice hard with increased weight.
So you're using the plan
I used for you before the qualifiers?
Yes. I was supposed to be in my best condition,
but in the very end, I lost my breath and
my penalty kick wasn't good enough.
Araki.
Oda, I'm going to work my ass off tomorrow.
I'll pay back this shame at the championships.
With my strength, I'll take Enoshima,
who lost in the qualifiers because of me, to Nationals.
Araki.
Araki-san.
I'll... I'll...
So good.
Hey, Araki.
I said tomorrow, right?
Let me fix you!
W-Wait! Hold on!
Listen to me!
Thank you.
Enoshima sure is fun.
Are you serious, Junpei?
What's wrong?
Huh? Nothing.
Let's call it for today?
You're done already? That's no fun.
Please come back anytime.
'Til next time, Mai-chan.
Good work.
Everyone! See you!
Next Episode: Ryouma Goes
The midsummer sea that shines an emerald blue.
Bathing in the glittering sunlight,
men search for their true love.
Summer vacation, Enoshima works part time
at the seawater bath house in Izu.
What should be a fun vacation,
by some coincidence, suddenly turns
into Oda and Araki's fierce battle
and decisive match by the sea.
Next time on Knight in the Area,
episode 27: "Ryoma Goes."
Hey, what are girls all about, anyway?