Cross Game Quiz
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Which one of the following is Akane-oneechan's birthday?
There'll be a hint in today's show!
The answer will be given after the show!
While watching the television, keep the room bright, and don't sit too close to the TV, okay?
Ow, ow, ow...
You've got patches all over.
Batting day in and day out sure has taxed this body.
But...
Good thing a good batting coach showed up..
Come on, Senda!
How many times do I gotta say this? Don't just depend on the glove!
If you got time, move your whole body there, idiot!
Sorry...
Nakanishi! You're too far back! Move closer!
'Kay...
The ball's speed is so different though...
Second!
Lower your center and move in front of the ball!
Next!
Go! Koshien!
No one here goes by that name...
Hey, quit looking around!
Move your legs further apart.
I can't...
You can!
Ow, ow, ow, ow...
Both our batting coach and pitching coach are fantastic.
Yeah.
You idiots! What are you doing?! Koshien!
Seriously, no one here is called that...
Summer's storm rocks the night sky
Your frightened face, cast blue by the summer rain
We freeze for a moment under the meaningless umbrella
Then cut through the crowd, dashing off into the rain
Our hands together, gripping the plastic umbrella handle
Our fingers tighten when the clouds start to rumble
Now with you under the rain, washing away that summer
Washing away the sand of memories gathered in my heart
Now you're there under the rain, perhaps reminiscing those of the past?
Falling on our umbrella, that summer rain
Go! Koshien!
Aoba.
Coaching fee?
No stupid, why would I pay you?
Azuma's birthday is the day after tomorrow.
I'll bring Azuma over at night.
You can treat him to a cake, and tell him it's from you.
I don't feel like lying about it.
Well, he sure ain't gonna be happy if I do it.
Don't worry. I can afford a cake myself.
Doesn't have to be a lie, does it?
Ah, hold on.
Your birthday's next month, right?
You actually remembered.
It's stuck right on Waka-chan's so I don't really have a choice.
Don't make me sound like a barnacle...
I'll use this to give you a cake on your birthday, and say it's from me.
I'll bet you'd have forgotten about the money by then, and get real happy about it.
I see, I see.
Hey, wait a sec! What if you forget about that money too?!
Real happy, I'll bet.
Wait... Hey!
See? Just like I told you.
But it still reached me, and your control's not bad either.
You don't need to make me sound good.
I've been sickly since elementary school, and had to stay home from school a lot.
Reading and drawing all the time in my room.
So to me, it was dazzling watching other healthy girls playing around at school.
I've always dreamed to become someone like you.
Waka-chan's kinda different in that aspect.
See?
She doesn't have anything she's bad at, or any weakness.
Waka-chan's weakness, huh?
Well, if I had to pick one it would be...
Her taste in guys.
That's what you were gonna say, right?
I haven't said anything yet.
No wonder it's so soft, must be that new type of ball used for playing catch.
Here it comes.
As expected of the ace from the famed champion candidate team.
Is her taste really that bad?
You don't know what he was like before.
I showed you pictures, right?
You can't tell personalities from pictures.
I'll bet, 'cause Akane-chan said you looked cute too.
Oh, c'mon. Why are you here anyway?!
Ah right. Got a ladder I can borrow?
A ladder?
I can't find ours, so my dad told me to borrow one.
There's one at my place if you want.
Ah, no, no. A ladder right? Here, here.
Here you go.
Thanks. I'll get it back to you right away.
It's fine, take your time.
Remember, Azuma's birthday is tomorrow.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Alright then, Akane-chan. I'll be sure to come to your club's art gallery next week.
You don't have to if you can't. Practice is pretty busy, isn't it?
Don't worry, don't worry. See ya.
Kou-chan, sorry, sorry.
I totally forgot to return that to you.
Good work.
Oh, good ladder. The height is just right.
Well duh...
Go! Koshien!
Send out our marriage registration!
Here comes my wedding reception!
C'mon! You ain't invited if you don't shape up!
Remember, it's today.
Oh geez, shut up.
What?
Ah no... He just wants to make sure he's invited...
Gonna cut the wedding cake!
Hey, Azuma.
What day is it today?
Isn't it Sunday?
Sure is.
Ah, isn't your birthday Sunday?
Sure is.
Next week.
Sure...
Here. Enjoy.
You ordered a cake?
Yeah, a while ago.
That comes to 1000 yen.
Sure is...
Thank you for coming.
No problem.
You too, Akaishi-kun.
Nah...
That was fantastic. Like an art explosion.
Kaboom or something!
What are you talking about...
But it was really good.
Ah, actually, I have a few more I want to show you.
So that's what we look like.
It's been nothing but rain since June started.
Of course. It's the rainy season after all.
Good morning.
Morning.
Mm? Is he still sleeping?
Kou left really early today.
He has to make a stop before going to school.
A stop?
Just like Aoba said.
That you'd be here at this time.
Happy birthday.
Thanks.
Are you still buying those birthday presents for Wakaba?
Nah, I've stopped.
They've gotten too difficult.
That's fine.
Wakaba wouldn't care about those things anymore.
She only wishes you'd always remember her like this...
Nah, she'd probably care less about herself,
And just wish for Ichiyo, Aoba, Momiji, and you to be happy.
And for you too, right?
That's true.
Why don't you find someone for yourself, before all your daughters get married off?
Shh! Wakaba isn't the only one resting here, you know.
She'll forgive you.
I'm sure auntie wishes for your happiness too.
Right?
And the same goes for you.
When you find a girl you like, bring her here and introduce her to Wakaba.
Thanks for doing this for me, guys.
Don't be stupid. That cake is for Tsukishima Wakaba's birthday.
Yep. You're just along for the ride.
Say what? What the hell do you mean, "along for the ride"?
I ain't gonna celebrate some dude's birthday.
Hello.
Yeah, he's here. Hey.
You little...
From Tsukishima.
'Sup?
Really?! 'Kay, I'll be there right away!
I don't need your crappy cake.
Akane-chan's cake is waiting for me at Clover.
See ya. Say hi to Wakaba for me. Bye, bye.
GO! KOSHIEN!
See? All because you had to be shy about it.
Well, I figured this'd happen. That's why I called you.
Azuma and I alone sure can't finish this cake.
Now that's one well made cake.
Amazing, isn't it? Akane-chan's been working on it the whole day.
It's nothing like that.
What's this figure made of?
That's clay...
So don't eat it...
Thanks for the treat.
You finished it all?
Except the clay.
There's really no need to push yourself...
Not at all. I've never had a cake this delicious before.
I'm stuffed.
Here, enjoy.
The cake you ordered last month.
Um...
What's this pile of twirly stuff?
Worry not. It's just clay.
Have a very happy birthday.
Well well.
He cleaned his plate.
Yeah.
Except the clay part.
Well then, goodnight.
Night.
Oh yeah. Your birthday's on the 25th, right?
Just treat me to a piece of Clover's cake when it comes.
Goodnight.
Slightly expensive earring
My wallet is crying.
Akaishi, got more cake?
...No.
We won't meet Ryuou until the final?
Yes.
Well, what an easy path.
KUROKOMA VOC.
SENA
MATSUNAMI
SEISHU ACAD.
Not even a real challenge before Ryuou.
So we won't meet Ryuou until the final?
But our 2nd match is with that infamous Kurokoma Vocational.
That sure stinks.
What? We've beaten Daimon once, what's there to be afraid of?
Exactly.
If that poor guy does badly, he's gonna have a tough time getting hired again.
So you want that kind of tactics to succeed?
Of course not.
Alright, fine. We'll beat him again and again until he learns his lesson.
So just how tough is this Kurokoma?
We don't really know.
They've been clearly holding back in the games they've played.
And for the most part they don't accept interviews either.
Scheming as always.
Don't worry, don't worry.
Let's focus on our 1st match! Don't underestimate nameless schools.
Nameless school, huh...
Nah...
I just remembered someone.
Damn, it sure is pouring.
Shape up!
You can play ball just fine in this rain!
Don't give me that crap about the weather!
Be prepared for everything!
The wedding might not be on a clear day for all you know!
Well, yeah.
Center!
Back to home!
Nice one, center.
Here.
Thanks.
You sure have improved, Mitani.
Thanks.
Actually...
All the 2nd years have improved greatly this year.
Because Tsukishima...
We can't face her if we don't try hard enough.
Um... Senpai?
Is she going out with Azuma-senpai?
You can't really call that going out.
Is that right?
So you still have a chance.
I'm fine.
If she's with Azuma-senpai, they have my full support.
Heard that? You have full support.
He's been running for a while now.
Well, good.
Stamina is his only concern for the consecutive matches.
As long as he's in top shape, no one can get a hit off of him.
I agree too, but sure is rare to hear you praise him so much.
Not praising. Just stating the facts.
I see.
Straight to the 2nd baseman! Back to 1st!
3 outs! Game over!
Kou. You're gonna catch a cold if you sleep there.
Ah... How was the night game?
It's over.
Who won?
One of them.
Geez.
Finally stopped raining, huh?
Hmm? Akane-chan's still not back?
She's pretty late today.
I heard she's sleeping over at Tsukishima's place.
They are getting along really well.
With Akane-chan there, it's as if the 4 sisters have reunited.
What do you like about that guy anyway?
"That guy"?
This guy?
Yeah, him.
What did Wakaba-san like about him?
Who knows.
Would you take a guess?
No clue whatsoever.
People usually don't see their own good side, I suppose.
Ichiyo-san said before, that you and Kitamura-kun are really alike.
Yeah yeah. I know am no proper lady like you and Waka-chan.
You still don't get it.
Try to see yourself in a better light, and judge yourself frankly.
You'll find out what a charming girl Tsukishima Aoba really is.
And then, you will see Kitamura-kun's...
Stop, please.
Wakaba-san loved the both of you very much.
And so do I.
Aye aye. Come on. Sleep, sleep.
Can I really use that bed?
Yep. You're special.
Thank you.
Isn't that the t-shirt Kitamura-kun got you from the flea market?
I can't walk around outside with it, so it's just my night shirt.
Hey! Why are you eavesdropping?
Ah, eh, I'm just a bit curious...
So what did those two talk about?
Nothing but Kitamura Kou the whole time...
I thought so.
Huh?
Waka-chan and Ao-chan talked about nothing but Kou too.
Waka-chan would praise him, and Ao-chan would badmouth him. It's always been like that.
This Kitamura Kou...
Has he always been like that?
That guy...
Ah, has Kitamura-senpai always been this hard working?
You've known him way longer, why are you asking me?
I suppose you're right...
Alright. Last 10!
Not enough. Far from it.
Where's Kou?
Still running.
The lower years can't leave if he doesn't.
Tsukishima.
Yeah.
Give him a massage later.
Right there! So good!
This is for today only, got it? And only because Azuma-senpai ordered.
'Kay.
Oh yeah, didn't Akane-chan stay at your place last night?
What about it?
Did she say anything about me?
Not really.
Oh...
Do you like her?
She sure looks like Wakaba.
That's not what I asked.
Too much alike...
Akane-san told me...
That she loves...
The both of us.
There! Massage's over!
Rise and shine!
Don't hit me!
“The one you love rarely loves you back”
To your words, I could only nod “right, right”
My heart is all yours, yet yours is with her
“Let’s do our best”, you said
But what should I do, tell me
A way to get you to notice me
Tell me you love me, love me, love me
Look into my eyes and tell me
Even if you think it’s just a rehearsal
Kisses, arm pillows, hugs, everything
Won’t you try them all with me??
And just like that, fall in love with me
Preview
We trained here a lot before entering high school, remember?
Good thing your days as the secret weapon are not over yet.
As a batter, I want to see your pitch once again.
I'd love to have a rematch against you too.
Next time! Cross Game 42: Everyone's Summer
If you're interested, don't hold back. Just go for it.
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Sub Smith - 2010.01.17